Flooding of the Mississippi sent us on a detour Tuesday night.
The house!
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Another view.
Water bubbling up in the field.
That's the house, way in the background.
Happy Fourth, Walmart style.
Nice sign.
Becky and her antique wooden sweeper, bought at the old general store in Chapin.
Great catfish, down by the Illinois River.
About two pounds of fish, seriously.
Becky's grandmother, Harriett, bought her a dress here about 40 years ago.
Huge grain elevator across from the catfish place.
Jacksonville City Hall. The mayor wasn't around, unfortunately.