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Show 7289 Johnson- D 5269 there was after a big flood came in from the north, that is, on this side of the river. Q What would be your difficulty on those occasions? A Well, just seemed like the channel was kind of clogged up, there; a point run out in the river a little further than it had been before. Q What point would run out into the river a little further than it had been before? A From this wash. Q You mean the sand would extend further out? A Yes sir. Q What has been your observation as to whether, following one of these floods there was a channel if you could find it? A As a rule, if we had any trouble we would always be able, if we would take a little time, to get out in a small boat and look around, we would always find the channel and go right on through. Q A channel large enough to pass without impeding the progress of the boat? A Yes sir. Q At times you didn't find that channel and would be hung up? A Yes sir. Q What is the longest delay you remember of during that |