After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.

Perfect! a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.

About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .

I let the daughter pilot back It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps with the 3
kazillion candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.

No wrecks.

Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.

I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri.
we'd hit it again!

On Jun 9, 11:08*pm, Tim wrote:
After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.

Perfect! *a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. *we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.

About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light *wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .

*I let the daughter pilot back * It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. *We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps *with the 3
kazillion *candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.

No wrecks.

Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.

I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri.
we'd hit it again!

Well, I found out what happened to the back nav light. it looks to me
that one of the little prongs in the bottom of the receptical has
pushed it's way down due to heat (from poor connection) and melted
some of the mylar in the recepticle. BUMMER! I hate to replace the
whole mount because it seems my others don't fit and I'd have to re-
drill some mounting holes which would leave the originals exposed,a nd
I dont' what to do that. I can't see where this one comes apart where
I could get a new one that snaps into the pole mount. Bummer again!

Anybody know where I can get an original mount and receptical for a
1983 ChrisCraft 169 Scorpion?


Oh well, , I'll think of something.....

I like them evening cruses to...down here on the Ohio, port of
Golconda...but you got to watch out for the towboats...lol

"Tim" wrote in message
...
After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.

Perfect! a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.

About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .

I let the daughter pilot back It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps with the 3
kazillion candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.

No wrecks.

Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.

I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri.
we'd hit it again!

In article ,
says...

I like them evening cruses to...down here on the Ohio, port of
Golconda...but you got to watch out for the towboats...lol

"Tim" wrote in message
...
After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.

Perfect! a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.

About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .

I let the daughter pilot back It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps with the 3
kazillion candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.

No wrecks.

Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.

I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri.
we'd hit it again!

We have barges here, scary at night. They tend to sneak right up on
you...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

On Jun 10, 12:00*pm, I am Tosk
wrote:
In article ,
says...







I like them evening cruses to...down here on the Ohio, port of
Golconda...but you got to watch out for the towboats...lol

"Tim" wrote in message
....
After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.

Perfect! *a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. *we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.

About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light *wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .

I let the daughter pilot back * It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. *We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps *with the 3
kazillion *candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.

No wrecks.

Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.

I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri.
we'd hit it again!

We have barges here, scary at night. They tend to sneak right up on
you...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That's one thing I want to avoid when the wife and I take the river
cruise later in the summer. We're going to go about 200 mi via water
on the Ohio and the Cumberland. I dont' think the 23' Marquis would
be any match for a barge.

Tim wrote:
On Jun 10, 12:00 pm, I am
wrote:

In articletomdnZKhGc3AkIzRnZ2dnUVZ_g6dn...@shawneeli nk.net,
says...








I like them evening cruses to...down here on the Ohio, port of
Golconda...but you got to watch out for the towboats...lol


wrote in message
....

After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.


Perfect! a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.


About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .


I let the daughter pilot back It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps with the 3
kazillion candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.


No wrecks.


Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.


I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri.
we'd hit it again!

We have barges here, scary at night. They tend to sneak right up on
you...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That's one thing I want to avoid when the wife and I take the river
cruise later in the summer. We're going to go about 200 mi via water
on the Ohio and the Cumberland. I dont' think the 23' Marquis would
be any match for a barge.

Any Asian carp problems there? The videos from other rivers in that
region are unbelievable.

Barges have spotlights that can turn nighttime into day. I've never
seen one run without one on the Mississippi.

On Jun 10, 6:58*pm, Larry wrote:
Tim wrote:
On Jun 10, 12:00 pm, I am
wrote:

In articletomdnZKhGc3AkIzRnZ2dnUVZ_g6dn...@shawneeli nk.net,
says...

I like them evening cruses to...down here on the Ohio, port of
Golconda...but you got to watch out for the towboats...lol

*wrote in message
.....

After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.

Perfect! *a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. *we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.

About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light *wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .

I let the daughter pilot back * It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. *We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps *with the 3
kazillion *candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.

No wrecks.

Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.

I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri..
we'd hit it again!

We have barges here, scary at night. They tend to sneak right up on
you...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That's one thing I want to avoid when the wife and I take the river
cruise *later in the summer. We're going to go about 200 mi via water
on the Ohio and the Cumberland. *I dont' think the 23' Marquis would
be any match for a barge.

Any Asian carp problems there? *The videos from other rivers in that
region are unbelievable.

Barges have spotlights that can turn nighttime into day. *I've never
seen one run without one on the Mississippi.

As far as I know, there's not really any to speak of on the Ohio and
Cumberland rivers, but the northern Illinois river is infested with
'em!


BADLY!

In article , LarryG2
@A1gmail.com says...

Tim wrote:
On Jun 10, 12:00 pm, I am
wrote:

In articletomdnZKhGc3AkIzRnZ2dnUVZ_g6dn...@shawneeli nk.net,
says...








I like them evening cruses to...down here on the Ohio, port of
Golconda...but you got to watch out for the towboats...lol


wrote in message
....

After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.


Perfect! a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.


About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .


I let the daughter pilot back It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps with the 3
kazillion candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.


No wrecks.


Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.


I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri.
we'd hit it again!

We have barges here, scary at night. They tend to sneak right up on
you...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That's one thing I want to avoid when the wife and I take the river
cruise later in the summer. We're going to go about 200 mi via water
on the Ohio and the Cumberland. I dont' think the 23' Marquis would
be any match for a barge.

Any Asian carp problems there? The videos from other rivers in that
region are unbelievable.

Barges have spotlights that can turn nighttime into day. I've never
seen one run without one on the Mississippi.

I have seen several barges on the CT River with no front spot light...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

In article 02ea5638-f51c-4989-b8e4-
764cafff8d36
@g19g2000yqc.googlegroups.com,
says...

On Jun 10, 12:00*pm, I am Tosk
wrote:
In article ,
says...







I like them evening cruses to...down here on the Ohio, port of
Golconda...but you got to watch out for the towboats...lol

"Tim" wrote in message
...
After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.

Perfect! *a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. *we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.

About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light *wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .

I let the daughter pilot back * It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. *We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps *with the 3
kazillion *candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.

No wrecks.

Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.

I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri.
we'd hit it again!

We have barges here, scary at night. They tend to sneak right up on
you...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That's one thing I want to avoid when the wife and I take the river
cruise later in the summer. We're going to go about 200 mi via water
on the Ohio and the Cumberland. I dont' think the 23' Marquis would
be any match for a barge.

If you can, put up a radar reflector.. At
least at night.

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

On Jun 10, 11:06*am, "Happy" wrote:
I like them evening cruses to...down here on the Ohio, port of
Golconda...but you got to watch out for the towboats...lol

"Tim" wrote in message

...



After work, the daughter and I hooked up the 18 ft'r and headed for
Carlyle. She followed me in her car. I mean I have confidence in the
wagon and the boat trailer, but she cant' stand my car. We took a
small cooler with some bottles of cold water, and got to Carlyle by
6:30.

Perfect! *a few people out but hardly anyone that you'd notice on a
lake that size. there was virtually no breeze and the lake was about
as smooth as ice, and the temp was just about right. We just went
blasting around the lake on smooth water and chased a few ducks. Those
buggers can fly pretty quick, and we'd never try to hit one, but it
was fun. We didn't pester them too much, though. *we went too all the
nooks and crannies and little coves we could find and some we jsut sat
out in the middle of the lake listening to WSIU-E jazz radio out of
Edwardsville,, and munched on a couple subway sandwiches we picked up
on the way.

About 8:30 it was starting to get dark. ( I LOVE the long slow
daylight!) so we started heading back. But just getting started, I
noticed that my back nave light *wasn't working. We probably could
have gotten in with out any miss-haps, and the authorities don't bug
people though the week, but I thought i should rectify the problem
anyhow. So I took my emergency clip on light and hooked it up to the
battery and clamped it on to the back railing so it could show
vertically. By that time it was getting dark anyhow, and we hauled
back to the loading ramp. An absolutely gorgeous sunset .

I let the daughter pilot back * It's really weird being out in the
middle of a large lake in the dark like that. Its fun! And it was
really neat watching the lights along the shore, and looking to the
west and seeing the glow in the sky from the towns toward the St.
Louis area. *We approached the no-wake zone and I stood lookout and
would occasionally check out the shore and docks/ramps *with the 3
kazillion *candle power spotlight.and I had her ease off the throttle
and we idled in. funny those I/O's don't steer straight at idle, but
we made it in just fine. she eased the throttle gently, and hit
reverse at the dock really well. just a slight 'bumb' on the dock.

No wrecks.

Loaded up and strapped down the boat and headed home. By now it was
about 10:15.

I was really glad to get the break in the weather so we could have
gone for a cruise. It was really an enjoyable evening for the both of
us. I'm hoping the weather will be good for the weekend. because Fri.
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Hey I jsut looked up Golconda, that looks pretty interesting:

About the 7th or eth paragraph down.

http://www.ohioriverscenicbyway.com/html/illinois.htm

Might have to check that out.