Howdy, well, it seems that the fight is still on for the Delta Queen. I've emailed lots on my email list to help where they can. A lot are media folks in our state. This may be one moment when some Presidential candidate may have to make a speech nearby or a political stop. Yep, I'm aware that once you are tied to a boat--you have no politics. Hey, its an option. I like the idea of a concert event. Tape it and put on PBS. I know of some folks that are from the Lawrence Welk show that more than likely would like to help with a concert on the steamboat. I'll call the Delta Queen folks and see what they'll allow or how can someone help to pitch in. That means you'll have to stop the boat somewhere to make it happen. Feel the creative juices running. Rally round the boat, folks.
Our three states in the area, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois are all making special inspections of the bridges in our tristate area. Yes, we have some deficient bridges. So, they are stepping up inspections on Monday. I hope the US legislators do finally spend the money on these bridges and actually put the money for the up keep of them also. Not, like the funneling of levee money that didn't make it to the New Orleans, LA, levee repairs over the years. That is going to be the task at hand. Keeping the government money where it belongs to help.
Well, my creative juices are flowing. Have to contact some area US legislators--and, believe me, they are usually the last folks on my list. What you do for river boating. Enjoy the weather. We get 101 degrees by Thursday--first in ten years. UGH. We're not too happy about that. Otherwise it has been a light year for 90 plus degree weather. Keep cool and lets SAVE THE DELTA QUEEN!!! Mary
