DINNER AT MEL'S RIVERSIDE

DAY 102 BEARDSTOWN TO HARDIN
AM COOL CLOUDY, 4:00 PM SUNNY
DEP. BEARDSTOWN 06:15  ARR. HARDIN 3:00
D. 64.06 sm / 2027.3

We planned to leave early, but were fogged in until almost 8AM.  It was good to leave Beardstown as the water smelled “fishy.”   At 09:05 we went under the Norfolk & Western Bridge, which is only significant because it is the westernmost point of the Great Loop trip.  We pulled up to the floating dock at the Mel’s Riverside Restaurant in Hardin, Il. to spend the night for only $25., no electric or water.  At that price you are almost obligated to have dinner there.  We did, and it was good. Mel smokes all of his own meats and the menu consists mostly of BBQ chicken, ribs, brisket, etc.  The pies were all homemade and especially good.  At $62 for 2 including the slip it was a bargain.  We were joined by Linda & Bob (Erica Lin), Theresa & Don (Great Escape), Fred & Sue Huse (Aloah), and Ed & Cindy (KayDeeAnne). It was great getting together with all those loopers.

FROM BARGE TO HOPPER

GLORY DAYS AND SISTER SHIP ERICA LIN

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DINNER AT MEL'S RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT
HARDIN, IL