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Leaving the Mississippi River
and entering the Ohio River.
Allen gives Lee the "We made it" sign.
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The Harahs Gambling and Dinner Boat was a
passing moment to stop, but we had to keep digging (river talk) to
make our Paducah, Ky. marina.
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Lee is ever vigilance as he scans
for problems on the river. He is looking for cans, cones and
daymarks as well as making sure Allen stay within the cut. More
River Talk.
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Louis and Clarks Fort from
this spot their expedition embarked on May 4, 1804.
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Wicket Dams work by swing the
round cells across the river. The sailboats that we were with had
problems crossing because of the swift current.
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We arrive at the Big E Marina
after dark and were guided to the pier by flashing lights from the
Harbor Master.
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The steps up to the road were
a bit wobbly.
If you weren't sea sick the walk up would make you.
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Ditto
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Spookie with her crew and mast
steppe so she can clear overhead bridges. They also are doing the
Great Circle Trip.
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Professor & Mary Ann
resting at The Big E Marina. We are the last to leave for
Tennessee River.
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the Big E Harbor Master
"Tom" waves goodbye
as we leave for our next river adventure.
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