So Long, Old Friend

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We can count the remaining days of the Steamship Admiral on our fingers and toes. It was once the grand dame of the central Mississippi, sailing up and down the river on fabulous excursions and luxurious soirees. It had dance floors, restaurants, bars, gorgeous views and a strong whiff of romance. I got to go on a few of these trips during my college years in the late 60s, since the daughter of the captain was a friend of a friend. High style, indeed.

It stopped cruising in 1979 when its hull became unsound. After a period of idleness it became a permanently moored casino. That, in turn, was surpassed by newer and shinier money vacuums and the casino closed earlier this year. No one had another use for it. It was literally sold on eBay and is heading off for scrap in the next couple of weeks. Sic transit gloria mundi.

Sorry no comments yesterday. Very long day at work, followed by dinner with an old friend who is in town, the woman who introduced us to Nepal a dozen years ago. It took place, of course, at The Lou's wonderful Nepalese restaurant, Everest.