Even though I didn't get the opportunity to go to the LST Festival in Seneca, Illinois, on Saturday because of car problems, I made up for it. The LSTs which were being celebrated were Landing Ship Tanks which carried tanks, vehicles and soldiers on amphibious operations throughout World War II. A total of 157 LSTs were made in Seneca, launched and then went down the Illinois and Mississippi rivers to the Gulf of Mexico and on to operations in the Pacific and European theaters.
Unfortunately, the 2003 Malibu needed some big repairs like back brakes and new tires as well as windshield wipers (I will not replace them as it IS NOT AS EASY as it would seem) and it was time for an oil change.
I have been interested in LSTs since I visited the one anchored in Evansville, Indiana, at the end of March. Well worth the $10 and it goes to upkeep and costs of keeping the vessel in running condition.
Those poor LSTs never even got names, just numbers. Even at just 19 feet, out little old Bayliner has a name, "School's Out...Forever." LSTs were 300 feet long...and JUST a number.
When You Don't Get to Do What You Want, Find Something Else to Do. --RoadDog
No Pun Intended: A three-legged dog walked into an Old West saloon and slides up to the bar where he says, "I'm looking for the man who shot my paw."
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