I
visited the famous arch along the Mississippi Riverfront.
AUSTIN and USA PHOTOS
1998
Text and Photos Copyright ©2001 Mark E. Halliday
In January, I went to St. Louis to visit a government gravity-meter customer.
( the same map agency that indicated the Belgrade Chinese Embassy location ).
I
visited the famous arch along the Mississippi Riverfront.
Afternoon light reflected strangely off the polished steel plates.
From the top of the arch, you can see two Mississippi-river boat-casinos.
They
have strange regulations, each gambling "cruise" departs only once
every two hours.
The boat does not move, but you cannot enter until the next "cruise" starts!
You can walk right off the boat at anytime, however!
The casino-boat on the far side of the river does let itself out about 50 yards into the river by steel cable, unless the Captain decides the weather is too rough.....
Debra stops by to show off her new doggie, i.e. on the left.
That's Angie on the right.
Katherine's
Birthday party
Ari and Katherine
Diana, Jack, Mark, Rick
Spring Martini - Croquet Party
Rick and Terrence
discussing the rules again
Glenn says hello
Croquet
Players
Ari wins!
Mike Mood presents the traditional
Martini-glass full of confetti.
CLUBHOUSE BIRTHDAY PARTY
I
brought back two long plastic runners from Panama.
We hung these from the ceiling,
along with a plastic globe on a string,
to make it a "World" music dance party.
Jack not only provided a keg of beer, but took charge of champagne distribution!
After Rick's attempt,
Maria wants to try it too!
Happy Birthday!
In April, new owners were preparing to purchase LaCoste and Romberg.
John Fett, the owner I had worked with for 8 years, was ready to retire to his new home at Lake Tahoe.
Text and Photos Copyright ©2001 Mark E. Halliday