[Robert Rintz]

It is with pride and regret that I send this message.

The activity of 'Save the Delta Queen 2010' has come to an end today with the return of the deposit and cancellation of the purchase agreement.

Pride, because while we won't necessarily be the group that is operating the Delta Queen going forward, we have, I believed advanced the cause of the Delta Queen again cruising the Rivers of America. There is no fault to be found with our efforts, certainly not with our partner, Kevin Kelly, owner of Houmas House Plantation. This visionary saw the Delta Queen as an enhancement to his fabulous plantation, but when offered the opportunity to assist in the project to have the venerable steam boat sail again, he embraced it with enthusiasm. Be sure to visit Houmas House, whenever you have the opportunity, it is not to be missed.

Regret, because we didn't have the ability to take our project to fruition.

There is no shame in not succeeding in a good cause. We understand there is another buyer, and while we don't know their identity or can for certain know their plans, we are anticipating that these will include cruising. We will, of course provide them with any support they request and that we* can provide. They have our sincerest best wishes as they move forward to have the Delta Queen cruising again.

To those many who supported our efforts, thanks. I encourage you to support the new owners, especially by booking river travel on the Delta Queen.

Bob Rintz
David Kish
Cynthia Reeves
Vicki Webster
Save the Delta Queen 2010