Day 38 - October 21, 2012: First Day of the AGLCA Rendezvous

Shortly after breakfast this morning we were greeted by the sounds of a calliope and looked out to discover a very unusual sight. A magnificent river boat named Annie, dressed up with hanging plants bow and stern, was parading by the docks. Up on the roof was a beautiful calliope playing the kind of music you might hear in a hometown circus. I'm sure this was intended by the owner specifically to entertain the many loopers here in the marina.

After doing some research, I discovered the calliope was hand built by the owner, is powered by steam, and runs off a computer in the pilot house. The close up picture of the calliope is taken from a post the owner made on a boating forum.

River boat "Annie" with calliope

Hand made, steam powered calliope

Today the rendezvous got underway with registrations, vendor displays, and lots of free gifts from AGLCA sponsors wanting to attract our business. We attended a dinner and each of us introduced ourselves to the group. There are over 250 people in attendance and 60 boats are currently doing the loop.

You can follow the reunion activities on facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/events/456458151033117/