Short day today, a long tow went southbound at 5 in the morning while we were at anchor, not good. Sure enough we left at our usual 7 am and ended up waiting 2 hours at the lock behind that tow. No hardship, we had a nice breakfast fixed our anchor light problem and other little boat chores. It was really hot with hardly a breeze and a hot sun. We have reached the junction of the Illinois River and are back in Looper territory, a road travelled before when we did the Great Loop. We are anchored behind Slim Island just off Grafton Illinois. We got here early so lots of time for relaxing today. Played the guitar, listened to music and watched the Redneck fishing. Three boats making the Asian carp jump while they
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