Pekin Riverfront Park flooded…

“Pekin Riverfront Park more river than park

Apr 23, 2013 @ 12:18 PM

The Illinois River claims large sections of Pekin Riverfront Park in downtown Pekin as flood waters cover the walkways and boat docks Tuesday.”

Peoria Journal Star     http://www.pjstar.com/photos_flooding/x1431014613/Pekin-Riverfront-Park-more-river-than-park

I really hate going downtown here because of the cobbled up one way streets.  In fact, I refuse to drive downtown. 

It rained all day long yesterday, a steady moderate rain.  It is only 38 degrees right now.  The furnace is running but the sun is shining.  I have to go out in a little while for an appointment which is fortunately not downtown.

Nothing else new to report here.  The Arias trial is pushing towards the conclusion.  It moved along rather quickly yesterday. 

I hope it is sunny wherever you are.  Stay safe and be happy!!

Beth

Historic flooding of the Illinois River…

We are having flooding along the Illinois River in central Illinois that has broken records over 100 years old and to top it off we are predicted to get another inch of rain today.

 

Along the Peoria river front.  ~ photos from the Peoria Journal Star ~

We have some flooding here too located near the river.  Not anywhere near me, thank Heaven.   http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/flooding-leads-to-evacuation-of-two-dozen-pekin-homes/article_384f1656-ab7c-11e2-b703-0019bb2963f4.html

It is dreary here at 53 degrees this morning and the rain is to start by afternoon. 

I am getting set to run a couple of errands and then to watch the Arias trial which hopefully is winding down as my mind is getting a bit scrambled from it.

Stay safe and be happy!!

Beth