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1200 - Well we made it off the Upper Ms rvr and now are on the Lower, we passed through Cairo IL around 1130 this morning. No scrapes, bumps or crashes. We had a near miss with another boat that was north bound and as we met we got alittle too close for comfort, but other than that and the occasional pleasure craft getting in our way it was a 'lazy trip down the mighty mississip'.

Lots of rain! If you live in Missori, Illinois or Louisiana you know what I mean. Supposed to keep right on rainin too, yeah :(

1200 - Well we made it off the Upper Ms rvr and now are on the Lower, we passed through Cairo IL around 1130 this morning. No scrapes, bumps or crashes. We had a near miss with another boat that was north bound and as we met we got alittle too close for comfort, but other than that and the occasional pleasure craft getting in our way it was a 'lazy trip down the mighty mississip'.

Lots of rain! If you live in Missori, Illinois or Louisiana you know what I mean. Supposed to keep right on rainin too, yeah :(

1800 - Well we're really moving now, up to 10 knots. It's crazy at times, we slide around curves like cars drift through corners. Looks like we'll pass through Memphis early Tuesday morning, we'll make a quick stop to put off a crew member and pick up another, take on fuel and water and off we'll go.

1800 - Well we're really moving now, up to 10 knots. It's crazy at times, we slide around curves like cars drift through corners. Looks like we'll pass through Memphis early Tuesday morning, we'll make a quick stop to put off a crew member and pick up another, take on fuel and water and off we'll go.

Finally, a movie I've been waiting for is finally coming to the Big Screen. Wolverine :)
www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.1670.Wolverine_Movie_Gets_Official_Title_and_Date

Finally, a movie I've been waiting for is finally coming to the Big Screen. Wolverine :)
www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.1670.Wolverine_Movie_Gets_Official_Title_and_Date

1200 - Well this mornin started me off with a plate of hot tomato or mater as us southern boys say it, mater gravy and biscuits and my pot of coffee. Saw a glorious sun rise, 'red in morning sailor takes warning' but I don't think there are any storms on the horizon today, just high winds. I have my Pilot trainee at the wheel and I'm needin to watch him closely as we're heading through Alton MI and they is a huge lock to pass through. We make the locks with out a hitch and head on through Wood River and down through St. Louis and the great Arch.

1200 - Well this mornin started me off with a plate of hot tomato or mater as us southern boys say it, mater gravy and biscuits and my pot of coffee. Saw a glorious sun rise, 'red in morning sailor takes warning' but I don't think there are any storms on the horizon today, just high winds. I have my Pilot trainee at the wheel and I'm needin to watch him closely as we're heading through Alton MI and they is a huge lock to pass through. We make the locks with out a hitch and head on through Wood River and down through St. Louis and the great Arch.

I started this morning at 0500 with a nice hot shower, my morning cup of Community coffee and a quick walk around the tug, inspecting the engine room and the inside for cleanliness. I had asigned the back watch guys a couple of jobs and wanted to make sure they were done properly. I don't usually eat breakfast, but there is always something hot waiting when we wake up. Today it was eggs, grits, bacon and biscuits.

I started this morning at 0500 with a nice hot shower, my morning cup of Community coffee and a quick walk around the tug, inspecting the engine room and the inside for cleanliness. I had asigned the back watch guys a couple of jobs and wanted to make sure they were done properly. I don't usually eat breakfast, but there is always something hot waiting when we wake up. Today it was eggs, grits, bacon and biscuits.