BoomerShines and The Great Loop "Exit" Strategy

Apparently, one dramatic exit wasn't enough! The BoomerShines are back at it, proving that "The Great Loop" sometimes feels more like "The Great Noose." After navigating the treacherous (and surprisingly muddy) Illinois River, we’ve hit a crossroads that has nothing to do with navigation and everything to do with sanity. Is it the locks, the logs, or just the siren call of a stationary bed? We’re hanging up the captain’s hat—again—but this time, the reason is a bit more personal. Are we gone for good, or just taking the scenic route to a breakdown?