Grand Rivers, KY – September 17, 2008

We continue to realize how lucky we are that we got out of the river system before all of the rain from Hurricane Ike. We know of at least 19 boats that are in marinas at Alton, IL and Grafton IL. There are more north of there, in the Illinois River and also 4 boats tied up at the Kaskaskia Lock. Everyone will need to stay where they are until the river recedes and they can be sure most of the debris is gone. Then, they need to coordinate their departure because there aren’t enough marinas or anchorages to accommodate them if all the boats leave at the same time.

From Grafton IL. you go 212 miles on the Mississippi to where you enter the Ohio River. There is only one marina and 2 anchorages available on that entire stretch of water and the marina can only accommodate 6-8 boats. It will be quite some time before everyone can get through.

Darrell spent much of today replacing a port (window). Whoever installed it used 3M 5200, which is an extremely strong adhesive. This made it very difficult to remove. He actually had to cut it out.
Along with Sandy and Jim from Passport, we are going to Patti’s tonight for dinner. Electricity is back in Grand Rivers and we’ve been told the Patti’s is good place to eat.