9/15/14: We were able to stay at the Illinois Valley Yacht Club aka IVEY Club while the current weather/river crisis unfolded. Flooding on the Illinois River and Upper Mississippi River made it impossible for Loopers to proceed southward. As of today we have received the all go for tomorrow 9/16.

Morning Sky From IVEY Club

The IVEY Club staff and members went out of their way to make us feel like we are members of their club. On Friday night one of the club members gave us the keys to her car and gave us unrestricted use of it over the weekend. On Sunday the club had a rib cook-off and we were treated to BBQ ribs, corn chowder, chicken, etc. all for free. 

The restaurant across the street "No Wake Zone" is a locals hangout & has great food. The locals welcomed us with open arms and we quickly felt like a local.