GL: GL Anchors

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I know this is off the subject, but every time I hear of someone completing  
the GL or even just a part of the old MISS. I think of my grandfather. He has  
passed away in 89 and I miss him so much. We used to go cat fishing every 
Sunday  at 6am off Campbells Island Illinois. I know it is way north of  the 
Illinois river (and the loop) but I just can't help but to remember. I  wish I 
could be part of the cruising family. I am sure that in time I will and  when I 
pass our area and his old house I will anchor in front of his house and  take a 
sad memory trip. I will give a toast to the greatest man I ever knew. You  
need to understand that this man was such an inspiration in my life that I carry 
 all the lessons that I have learned from him through my life to this day. If 
I  could change anything I would have taken more time to be with him and sit 
on the  river with him and fish. Everything I have learned about my life on 
the river  came from him. I have had an urge and a pull  to the river since. 
Maybe it  is to keep his memory alive in me. To hold on to something that 
actually meant  something to me. I wish I could be where you people are and someday I 
will take  the trip to bring back his memory. 
>From me to you, Remember your time on the river, you will always have a  
desire that will never be matched ever again. Your memories you will carry  
forever. Say what you mean NOW and don't hold back, you may never have the  chance 
to say what you mean to the person you share this time with. Too this I  say 
Hope your trip goes well and always remember where you come  from.....Mike