2022 Starved Rock to Peoria Run, Sunday October 9th

[Babin Farms]

Looks like it’s going to be a bit chilly on the 9th but still looking forward to it.

 

[drdcardetailing]

I’ve been warning my wife for the last 3 weeks! But it’s going to keep the motor running cool we should see new top speed records. Drove by the river today looks wonderful!

 

[SCP1]

Weather is improving, seeing 65 and sunny now!

 

[Babin Farms]

Weather is improving, seeing 65 and sunny now!

That'll make a nice cruise home but the cruise down looks a bit nippy. Warm clothing, blankets and coats are recommended.

 

[Babin Farms]

Some pictures of last years cruise. Cool morning but great temps in the afternoon. Hoping this year is the same.

 

[Babin Farms]

Hooked up & heading to Peru to stay overnight with family before tomorrows trip down the Illinois.

 

[Babin Farms]

Checked out the park launch and the river is about 6’ low but should have no problems getting the boats in the water. They’re still pushing barges down the river so we’ll be good as long as we stay in the channel. See y’all in the mornin.

 

[Babin Farms]

This years run down to Peoria was not able to happen due to some unforeseen circumstances. With water levels so low launching a boat at the park became very interesting to say the least and after getting one boat in the water it was an easy decision to not put anymore in the same situation. After getting it back on the trailer, we headed to Peru for lunch and called it a day.
It was great to see familiar faces and some new ones as well. Hope to do this trip next year and get together again in the future.

 

[Eric Popper]

Sorry it didn't work out. I haven't been in several years and considered coming. The only thing that held me back was work...

Eric

 

[Babin Farms]

Im planning on making the trip to Peoria next year around the same weekend.

 

[Jeep7797]

I'm sorry nobody got to go this year, how many boats showed up to go?

 

[Babin Farms]

I'm sorry nobody got to go this year, how many boats showed up to go?

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[Eric Popper]

I guess this trip has died? No posts about 2023. I went in 2014 or 2015. Cant remember which. Always wanted to do it again before I sell the boat.

Eric

 

[Babin Farms]

I moved to lower Alabama last winter so I’m out when it comes to this trip. The past few years it’s been hard to get anyone to commit to this trip due to many reasons but if you are wanting to go, I’d strongly suggest it even on your own. (I believe I did it 3 times solo) It’s a great day cruise down there and back. You can stop at any marina and get gas for the trip back and Kuchies is easy to find. It’s one of the things that I’m really going to miss about late season boating up there.

 

[Eric Popper]

Yeah. Life has always gotten in the way for me too. I don’t think I’d do it solo though as there just aren’t a lot of options along the River if you have a problem.
Eric

 

[Babin Farms]

Can’t live life worrying about the “what if’s”. There were always plenty of guys out there fishing on the way down and pleasure boats on the way back if help is needed. I still say go for it?

 

[Jeep7797]

Any chance this in the cards for anyone?

 

[Speedling]

We talked about doing a chicago loop this fall but we're both so incredibly busy.

 

[Jeep7797]

If it ever happens let me know, I'm always interested in something like that.

 

[Babin Farms]

Any chance this in the cards for anyone?

I’ve moved to lower Alabama so if it’s going to happen, unfortunately it’s going to happen without me. Hopefully someone else takes charge and gets this trip going again.