[Capt Mike]

Isn"t interesting that we all seem to only think of "The legends of the Delta Queen" during the times that we served aboard? I understand and feel much the same way, but am cognizant of the fact that we all feel so deeply connected and entwined with our blessed and fortunate past on the "boats"! We all, during our repective "tours of duty" aboard the steamboats, were fortunate to have lived with, known, and shared time with many of these steamboat "Luminaries". I enjoy and savor the tales of those who came before, of you who were there before, whose tales and accounts of boat life only enrich my own 26 years aboard the Delta Queen. Wasn't it grand; wasn't it the best life we could have wished for? Is it ended now? I think not...Phillip?