Twenty one members of the historic Kirkwood Coffee Club today, made a special trip to Alton, Illinois to inspect and verify that AWEIGH was still afloat and able to continue it's journey South.
Although the primary reason for the visit may have been the anticipated lunch at the famous or infamous, Fast Eddie's Bon Air in nearby downtown Alton. After driving the thirty miles from Kirkwood and visiting the boat, they pronounced AWEIGH seaworthy and able to proceed.
The boat visit went better than the trip to Fast Eddie's when it was discovered that they didn't open until after 1 pm, which was almost an hour away. This group was too hungry to wait and so returned to the safe confines of Kirkwood and a group lunch at Graham's Grill. The time mixup can be blamed on the author who has only been to Eddie's on Fridays when they open at 11 am.
The Kirkwood Coffee Club is group of almost fifty business and retired members who have met daily for conversation, fellowship, golf and other activities for over sixty plus years.
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1 comment:
I don't recognize the group, but do recognize the marina. We found our TV dish didn't work under the covered slip. The group should have waited for Fast Eddies to open...it is an experience.
Good luck on your trip South...remember you are loosing daylight every day. That made the trip south a little tough, especially if you hit morning fog.
Craig and Mary Lou
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