Alton is one of those great little river towns that's hit hard times over the last few decades. It's a tourist town now but in days gone by they did lots of manufacturing as well as being a major Mississippi River Pilot hub. Barge traffic on that stretch of river is still very heavy.
It's also a beautiful place to boat, hunt, and fish. I've run that stretch of the Big Muddy a few times both on land and on water.
While I'm glad to see the Union take it in the shorts my State can ill afford to lose any more jobs. And Mrs. L and I have spent some wonderful weekends in that part of the State. People mostly have their heads screwed on straight believe it or not.
Interesting days my friend...
I would do some exploring on that side of the river, but I absolutely refuse to cross into the state where I instantly become a felon because of what I carry in my truck console.
The unions are for the most part are “white man hating” organizations here in TX. I go out of my way, everyday, to kick em in the teeth at least once.
Vote with my dollars again after yesterday’s real vote. SEIU sorts HAVE to be starved out now. 2012 vote has to fair. Must push the voter ID law etc... Hell I showed mine here in poohville yesterday to vote and I wasn’t insulted. My name, address etc was on the list, it matched my drivers license and I voted.
Scott AFB was name of base I was trying to remember....LOL !
Been retired too long.......:o)
That 147gr OSM is prime fodder for my MP5SDA3......:o) Almost out, last I checked. Like to keep a case or two on hand for fun days on the range.
Stay safe !