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The Weekend Report ! Sat, Sun 29, 30 Nov 2008 Over 1.9 Million Visitors Strong ! |
| Last Updated on Sun at 5:30AM.....Party @ Big Muddy, River Info, News |
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River Picture of the Day Sunday |
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River Picture of the Day Saturday |
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Look how smooth that water is ! |
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day Sunday
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day Saturday
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Click here for more pictures form last year's storm. |
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To: ALL MARINERS ~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~ Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos |
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Updated Sun at 5:30AM
Congratulations on a fantastic finish
being 2nd in the nation!!!
Music by "Rail"
Hope to see you all there. Cindra
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Updated Sat at 9:00PM
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Updated Sat at 11:20AM
According to a news report in the SIOUX CITY Journal.com.....MoRAST plan to meet next week in Rapid City, Iowa. During the meeting....they are planning to refine it's approach to the planned study of the World War II-era law authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate the Missouri River. MoRAST voted to request a re-evaluation of the 1944 Flood Control Act last February and now plan to further discuss the study. They will attempt to put more meaning in to the nature of the study that is being requested. The upstream states want
to study how the activities along the river have
changesd over the last 64 years.....
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Saturday, November 29,
2008 T-shirts for all who enter Race refreshments.
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Wood and fiberglass boats have very little scrap
value, so many owners are ditching them rather than paying to have
them hauled off...... The boats often break up and go under,
or pass into the underground economy of nighttime scuttlers - who,
for a fee, remove traceable identification numbers, strip out
salvageable items and sink the vessels.
Oil, gasoline and sewage from a lot of these
abandoned boats leak out into the aquatic environment. The
paint used on boats often contains mercury, chromium, lead as well
as other toxic chemicals. This paint flakes off as the boats
deteriorate and fish end up swallowing it.
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New Years Eve falls on Wednesday.......and after many request we have decided to open at 7pm for News Years Cheer!
The kitchen will be closed so it is bring your own appetizer and we will toast "GOOD BYE 2008" and of course to "NO FLOODS IN 2009"!! Thanks Amy@PYC |
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Hi Bill,
We would like to encourage everyone to come to Grafton's Landing over the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The view of the river is very nice this time of year.
We have also spotted an Eagle in the tree right next to the restaurant. Hopefully, he will stick around for winter viewing. If we can get a picture, we will send it to you.
Thanks |
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bnd.com has a news story on Alton's "Flood memorial Plaza" that will be built to commemorate the disastrous floods of the St. Louis area.....
The plaza will be constructed down near the Mississippi River and will "include a fountain structure and a wall made to resemble sandbags, with water trickling through it."
There will be markings to indicating the water levels of 1993 flood, as well as other high water levels from the 1970s and 1940s.
Click here to read more.....
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Karaoke\Dj @ 8pm Nov 29 Thanks,
Raye Anne & Rob |
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US Coast Guard Picture
In this image released by the Coast Guard, a 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Station Tillamook Bay, Ore., and an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria, Ore., search the waters near Tilamook for two men who fell overboard when the 42-foot crab boat Network capsized Friday, November 28, 2008.
(U.S. Coast Guard/Air Station Astoria)
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Levee Work Nears Completion .............
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Holiday Party Saturday December 19, 2008 Live Music by the Sharks Santa will be on hand for pictures Join in on the Reindeer Games Ho Ho Ho The holidays are here, Bring an unwrapped gift or $10 donation, To make this a very merry celebration.
All donations and unwrapped gifts will help provide the children at the Crider Center of St Charles County a happy holiday. Thank you for helping us bring a smile to these children.
New Years Eve Celebration
Extensive Dinner Buffet from 6-8:30pm
nationally touring comedian Johnny Kavanaugh Live Music by the STL Dogs at 9:30pm Late Nite Appetizer Buffet from 11pm-12:30am Champagne Toast & Party Favors at Midnight $40.00 per person Reservations ONLY
Upcoming Events in January & February: Toga Party Boat Watch Party Super Bowl Pig Roast Boat Show Party Please check our website at www.Sundownersstl.com
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The State Journal Register contains a news article about a new book by David Zalazink....... "Portrait of the Illinois River."
David hopes the photographs in his book introduce
people to the Illinois River and give them cause to support efforts
to protect it.
Photos.. Click here for a great photo from his book of thousand of pounds of big-head Asian carp caught by couple of fisherman...
Click here for another great photo of some goose hunters on the ice..
Purchase book at University of Illinois Press
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The River Christmas party is Thursday December 18th.
It's at the same place as previous years, Main Street Bistro, formally Stevie Rays. 212 North Main Street - Saint Charles, MO 63301
6pm till .......? Happy hour prices all night.
Everyone is welcome. The more the merrier
John & Anne
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A news story in the Northwest Herald has an update on separating the Great Lakes from the Illinois River.
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Great Lakes were connected to the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers in the
early 1900s by a a man-made waterway in the Chicago area. They also
reversed the flow of the Chicago River into the Illinois River so as to stop
polluting their lake front with sewage. Now with the invasion of aquatic species such as the zebra mussel, Asian carp and round goby...... policymakers and environmental groups are re-thinking this system of man made waterways.....
Among the possibilities to stop the invasions are: a concrete wall, heating
or chemically treating the water, or even restoring the Chicago River's
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Two Rivers Marina is a 200+ slip facility located on the Mississippi River across the U.S. Highway 54 bridge from Louisiana, Missouri. A convenient overnight trip from all St. Louis marinas to the south, and Keokuk or Quincy to the north.
For more information go to the Two River Marina website...tworiversmarina.com
Click here for map
Please call the marina at 217-437-2321 or Jaime's cell at
573-754-2772 for additional information and to set up appointments
for viewing.
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A man was rescued from the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee yesterday. He appeared to be fine. The police then handcuffed him and put him on a stretcher.
Click here to read this news story
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Revised Flood Maps With Property Lines.........
According to a news story on the State Gazette, of Dyersburg,
Tennessee.....A new set of flood-risk hazard maps that show property lines
(for the state of Tennessee ) have been posted on the Internet.
Click here to read this news story.
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Friday.... 28 Nov 2008 Over 1.9 Million Visitors Strong ! |
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River Picture of the Day |
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RIverBill says...Stay tuned for more pictures from Greg in a few short river minutes.... |
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day
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Reds and blues... of the sky and the river offset by the silhouette of the trees in the foreground |
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To: ALL MARINERS ~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~ Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos |
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According to a news article on Post-Bulletin.com ...
the shipping season for the Upper Mississippi River will come to an end this
Sunday.... November 30th.
Click here to read this news story |
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New Years Eve falls on Wednesday.......and after many request we have decided to open at 7pm for News Years Cheer!
The kitchen will be closed so it is bring your own appetizer and we will toast "GOOD BYE 2008" and of course to "NO FLOODS IN 2009"!! Thanks Amy@PYC |
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Hi Bill,
We would like to encourage everyone to come to Grafton's Landing over the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The view of the river is very nice this time of year.
We have also spotted an Eagle in the tree right next to the restaurant. Hopefully, he will stick around for winter viewing. If we can get a picture, we will send it to you.
Thanks |
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Other layoffs this past year included
49 assembly line workers in March and 14 in late summer. Click here to read news story. |
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Park Road @ 8pm Nov 28 Thanks,
Raye Anne & Rob |
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According to a news story on SouthernIllinoisan.com .... duck
hunters remained low this week per an Illinois Department of natural
Resources aerial survey.. |
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US Coast Guard Picture
ROCKLAND, Maine- The Timeless, a recreational boat, ran aground and started taking on water Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2008, after coming loose from it's mooring Wednesday. The boat was towed to Journey's End Marina in Rockland and was hauled out of the water.
(Photo courtesy of Coast Guard Station Rockland) |
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New Date...December 19th
Yacht Club of St. Louis Holiday Party Saturday December 19, 2008 Live Music by the Sharks Santa will be on hand for pictures Join in on the Reindeer Games Ho Ho Ho The holidays are here, Bring an unwrapped gift or $10 donation, To make this a very merry celebration.
All donations and unwrapped gifts will help provide the children at the Crider Center of St Charles County a happy holiday. Thank you for helping us bring a smile to these children.
New Years Eve Celebration
Extensive Dinner Buffet from 6-8:30pm
nationally touring comedian Johnny Kavanaugh Live Music by the STL Dogs at 9:30pm Late Nite Appetizer Buffet from 11pm-12:30am Champagne Toast & Party Favors at Midnight $40.00 per person Reservations ONLY
Upcoming Events in January & February: Toga Party Boat Watch Party Super Bowl Pig Roast Boat Show Party Please check our website at www.Sundownersstl.com
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RiverBill's received the following e-mail from Jim Low of the Missouri Department of Conservation
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Vintage outdoor gear fills pages of calendar for hunters,
anglers (w/pic)
Click here to go to the Missouri Department of Conservation website |
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The River Christmas party is Thursday December 18th.
It's at the same place as previous years, Main Street Bistro, formally Stevie Rays. 212 North Main Street - Saint Charles, MO 63301
6pm till .......? Happy hour prices all night.
Everyone is welcome. The more the merrier
John & Anne
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Click here to read this news story.... |
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Two Rivers Marina is a 200+ slip facility located on the Mississippi River across the U.S. Highway 54 bridge from Louisiana, Missouri. A convenient overnight trip from all St. Louis marinas to the south, and Keokuk or Quincy to the north.
For more information go to the Two River Marina website...tworiversmarina.com
Click here for map
Please call the marina at 217-437-2321 or Jaime's cell at
573-754-2772 for additional information and to set up appointments
for viewing.
Thank you |
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Corps of Engineers Challenged at Great Falls Portage Nation Landmark.......
The National Trust maintains that the power plant will threaten irreparable harm to the Great Falls Portage National Historic Landmark. Click here to read the news story. Click here for information on the Great Falls Portage |
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Saturday, November 29,
2008 T-shirts for all who enter Race refreshments.
Awards
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Man Pulled From Mississippi River ........
According to a news article in the Quad-City Times.... a man was rescued from the cold waters of Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa yesterday afternoon after jumping into the river near Bridge Avenue.
Click here to read the news article
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Thursday, Turkey Day.... 27 Nov 2008 Over 1.9 Million Visitors Strong ! |
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River Picture of the Day |
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Bill,
We all look forward to a better season for boating next year!
Greg Moore
RiverBill says...Thanks for the pictures Greg.
Look for more pictures from Greg and Karen soon |
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day
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Pictures by Captain Ronnie Stevens and Captain Rick Flier.. |
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Lets give thanks for... Life Itself ! .... Family, river friends, good health and the blessed life we live. |
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To: ALL MARINERS
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There is some good news in the AltonDailyNews.com. about Megan Meier's suicide case. Megan was a river boater on Pool 26 of the Mississippi River. Her parents, Ron and Tina, were also boaters and ran "By Owner Yachts.com."
According to the news story Lori Drew, of St. Charles County, who was said to be at the center of the MySpace suicide case has been convicted on three of the four counts in connection with the cyberbullying of Megan Meier. Lori Drew is looking at doing jail time.
The jury was not able to reach a verdict on the conspiracy charge Click here to read the news article. |
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New Years Eve falls on Wednesday.......and after many request we have decided to open at 7pm for News Years Cheer!
The kitchen will be closed so it is bring your own appetizer and we will toast "GOOD BYE 2008" and of course to "NO FLOODS IN 2009"!! Thanks Amy@PYC |
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Lewis Boats Marine Sales & Service 4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926
CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL ! We Sell First Class Products REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' ans 20,000 Lbs for map from Map Quest Click Here for website |
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Hi Bill,
We would like to encourage everyone to come to Grafton's Landing over the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The view of the river is very nice this time of year.
We have also spotted an Eagle in the tree right next to the restaurant. Hopefully, he will stick around for winter viewing. If we can get a picture, we will send it to you.
Thanks |
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The Delta Queen, American Queen and Mississippi Queen riverboats will not cruise the Mississippi River in 2009 under the present ownership of the Seattle-based Majestic America Line.
The company is for sale and is not planning on operating the cruises.
Click here to read more on PicayuneItem.com |
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Thanksgiving dinner @ 1pm Nov 27 We have the turkey you bring
the sides we will be decorating our tree feel free to bring an ornament
Thanks,
Raye Anne & Rob |
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US Coast Guard Picture
ROCKLAND, Maine- Fishing vessel Sarah-Kate aground in Rockland Harbor near FMC Corporation after strong winds passed through the area Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, and at least five boats were reported to have come loose from their moorings. The Sarah-Kate is schedule to be salvaged Friday. (Photo courtesy of Coast Guard Station Rockland) |
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New Date...December 19th
Yacht Club of St. Louis Holiday Party Saturday December 19, 2008 Live Music by the Sharks Santa will be on hand for pictures Join in on the Reindeer Games Ho Ho Ho The holidays are here, Bring an unwrapped gift or $10 donation, To make this a very merry celebration.
All donations and unwrapped gifts will help provide the children at the Crider Center of St Charles County a happy holiday. Thank you for helping us bring a smile to these children.
New Years Eve Celebration
Extensive Dinner Buffet from 6-8:30pm
nationally touring comedian Johnny Kavanaugh Live Music by the STL Dogs at 9:30pm Late Nite Appetizer Buffet from 11pm-12:30am Champagne Toast & Party Favors at Midnight $40.00 per person Reservations ONLY
Upcoming Events in January & February: Toga Party Boat Watch Party Super Bowl Pig Roast Boat Show Party Please check our website at www.Sundownersstl.com
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Please check our website www.sundownersstl.com
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Community leaders in Quincy, Illinois are trying to bring a
river museum to their riverfront.
Click here to read the entire news story on ConnectTriStates.com
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Get that boat scratch fixed for him Fiberglass By Lehman ........Click here |
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The River Christmas party is Thursday December 18th.
It's at the same place as previous years, Main Street Bistro, formally Stevie Rays. 212 North Main Street - Saint Charles, MO 63301
6pm till .......? Happy hour prices all night.
Everyone is welcome. The more the merrier
John & Anne
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FLW Outdoors announced entry dates for the 2009
Walmart Bass Fishing League. Its the nation’s largest and most
rewarding bass-fishing circuit weekend that features more than $9
million in prize money.
In 2008 alone the organization offered more than 90,000 anglers the chance to win more than $40 million......230 tournaments in 10 circuits. FLW Outdoors awarded a historic $1 million prize to Michael Thompson of St. Michael, Minn.
Click here to read more on TCPalm.com...... |
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For the Deer Hunting River Boaters
Hunters in Illinois Harvest 71,894 Deer During First Weekend of Firearm Deer Season....Click here
November deer harvest dips slightly from 2007....
Click here
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Venison recipes
available online
Venison steaks, roasts and burgers can turn dry and tough if grilled over charcoal or roasted uncovered in an oven. To avoid drying out steaks on the grill, cook them quickly over high heat to sear the surface and lock in moisture, and baste liberally. To keep venison burgers moist, combine ground venison with ground pork or other fatty meat or add chopped onions, bell peppers, garlic, parsley and other moisture-boosting ingredients. You can use straight ground venison in stew or chili with great results. Another way to incorporate moisture into cooking whole cuts of venison is to use a crock pot or Dutch oven. Swiss steak is a particularly good recipe for venison steak because it combines moist heat and the natural tenderizing action of the acid in tomatoes. To tenderize tough venison and reduce gamey taste, try soaking it in white vinegar for an hour, drain and soak again before cooking. The Conservation Department’s Web site has dozens of wild-game recipes, including many for venison, at mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/tv/nowwerecookin.asp. Following are three of those recipes.
INGREDIENTS: 1 to 2 pounds of venison steak, 1/3 cup soy
sauce, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, ½ tsp. ground black
pepper, ½ tsp. ground ginger, ½ tsp. garlic powder.
INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. frozen venison round steak, milk or salt
water, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1 medium onion, sliced thin and
ringed, 1 loaf of French bread, butter or margarine, shredded cheddar or
pepper jack or sliced Swiss cheese.
Hunters who bring home trophy antlers sometimes find the
culinary fruits of their labor problematic. The meat from large, old bucks
can be tough and strong-tasting, but ethical hunters are obliged to consume
what they kill. One way to deal with this dilemma is to turn less-than-tasty
venison into treats that will delight four-legged family members and save
you money on dog treats throughout the year. Try this recipe for venison dog
biscuits.
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Wednesday.... 26 Nov 2008 Over 1.9 Million Visitors Strong ! |
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33 lb Cobia !
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Bill,
Patty and I went South of Marco Island, FL about 25 miles. Caught this 33 lb cobia, one sea turtle and some small grouper. We had 4 fish on that broke 65 lb line. I am installing 150 lb line tomorrow.
Thanks for your wonderful web site.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Larry Hellrung |
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day
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To: ALL MARINERS
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To: ALL MARINERS
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To: ALL MARINERS
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New Years Eve falls on Wednesday.......and after many request we have decided to open at 7pm for News Years Cheer!
The kitchen will be closed so it is bring your own appetizer
and we will toast "GOOD BYE 2008" and of course to "NO FLOODS IN 2009"!! |
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According to a news story on Cincinnati.com ...the future of the Delta Queen is still uncertain.
The river city of Covington, Kentucky, located on the Ohio River across from
Cincinnati, Ohio.....hopes to be in the Delta Queen's future.
Click here to read news story. |
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We received the following e-mail from Capt'n Darryll Weil...
Bill,
Got an email from Past Commodore John Bicknese on Tuesday the 25th.
They wound up in 2nd Place for the year after the World Finals in Phoenix. After a stopover at Fort Sill Oklahoma for Terrie's son Josh's graduation from boot camp they will be home. Go to Little John's website for all the updates and pictures at: http://www.littlejohnsinc.com/2008phoenix/2008_phoenix_world_finals.htm
Darryll,
webmaster, Con Trios Yacht Club |
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Hi Bill,
We would like to encourage everyone to come to Grafton's Landing over the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The view of the river is very nice this time of year.
We have also spotted an Eagle in the tree right next to the restaurant. Hopefully, he will stick around for winter viewing. If we can get a picture, we will send it to you.
Thanks |
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Thanksgiving dinner @ 1pm Nov 27 We have the turkey you bring
the sides we will be decorating our tree feel free to bring an ornament Thanks,
Raye Anne & Rob |
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The fishing, recreation and camping network .. A place to socialize with people of the same interest.
Click here and check it out........ |
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New Date...December 19th
Yacht Club of St. Louis Holiday Party Saturday December 19, 2008 Live Music by the Sharks Santa will be on hand for pictures Join in on the Reindeer Games Ho Ho Ho The holidays are here, Bring an unwrapped gift or $10 donation, To make this a very merry celebration.
All donations and unwrapped gifts will help provide the children at the Crider Center of St Charles County a happy holiday. Thank you for helping us bring a smile to these children.
New Years Eve Celebration
Extensive Dinner Buffet from 6-8:30pm
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Our
Picture of The Day.......
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"River Sunset" taken Friday evening. It's
looking down-river with the Isle of Two Branch on the left.
According
to a news story on hawkeye.com....... work on the breach in
the levee near Carthage Lake at Gulfport, Illinois is expected to be
completed on Sunday. 
Quincy's
River Museum.........
