The Meramec River dropped dramatically overnight, as if someone pulled the plug. More than a foot per hour for 12 hours! Ron has his 30 foot backyard back (at least until mother nature needs it again).
Went into 'the city' which in this locale, means Saint Louis, and had a nice dinner at the revolving restaurant atop the Millennium Hotel with Ron and Dianne, then some drinks at a rooftop lounge that they like. The amenities were superior, with polished brass, and flowers everywhere, and cloth towels in the restrooms. Perhaps a little too nice for mere humble creatures, made of clay, but just right for that 'once a year pretend you're a millionaire' night out.
Beautiful views of the Arch! Returned to Eureka and reality and slept out in Ron's Winnebago, where I was bitten by a mosquito that could have airlifted troops, then slept like a rock.
I just want to say hello to Mary, Sam and Alex, and all the FAPG folks who have been so supportive and kind. My best wishes to all of you.
Went into 'the city' which in this locale, means Saint Louis, and had a nice dinner at the revolving restaurant atop the Millennium Hotel with Ron and Dianne, then some drinks at a rooftop lounge that they like. The amenities were superior, with polished brass, and flowers everywhere, and cloth towels in the restrooms. Perhaps a little too nice for mere humble creatures, made of clay, but just right for that 'once a year pretend you're a millionaire' night out.
Beautiful views of the Arch! Returned to Eureka and reality and slept out in Ron's Winnebago, where I was bitten by a mosquito that could have airlifted troops, then slept like a rock.
I just want to say hello to Mary, Sam and Alex, and all the FAPG folks who have been so supportive and kind. My best wishes to all of you.
