John Ruskey tightens the raft bolts which secure it to Junebug 1 and 2.
For the past three days, our camp at Piasa Harbor has been a beehive of activity. We have been hard at work assembling the raft for an expedition to New Orleans. Our clients are
Monsta Movies Film productions from Berlin Germany. Their movie is called “Mr. and Mrs. Sippi.” The journey began months ago for all involved. The movie crew has been writing and researching, traveling and preparing for their parts. We have been building the canoes and the raft which is now secured on top of Junebug 1 and 2.
Patricia and Volken, aka Mr. and Mrs. Sippi, row Angela's Ark in preparation for the expedition and movie roles.
Today, the lead actors, Patricia Schafer and Volker Strubing, Mr. and Mrs. Sippi, came to Piasa to do some shooting on Angela’s Ark. Angela’s Ark is an authentic 19th century replica flat boat which BMA has been helping to crew and prepare for its own journey in September. The flat boat has been written into the story as a connection to our good friend and BMA colleague, Scott Mandrell, who has filled a big role as the St. Louis / Alton IL host to the movie team. While John Ruskey, Seth Barger, the Mighty Quapaws and I worked hard putting the finishing touches on the Junebugs and raft, the Ark rowed past. As a measure of great fortune, John Cooper, the builder of Angela’s Ark, was also present and lent a master’s hand as we put the oar locks, railings, and cleats on the deck.
The real adventure begins tomorrow when we untether the craft and begin our journey to New Orleans. The “Monsta” folks are excited as are we. It should be a grand endeavor, made especially cool by the brilliance of the raft.
