would call but i dont do anything on sundays. im just here now b/c the wife is in knoxville and bored.
just got home from treating myself to a local 50 cent cone.
Would you be open to meeting?
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just got home from treating myself to a local 50 cent cone.
I've never visited him, but I did make sure to stop in his town on the way to visit my dad when was alive and worked in central city. Seemed like a nice place.
Smiths Grove is little and does not have a red light. I lived in large cities for 32 years when I worked for the railroad, so when I retired my new home had to be in a town without red lights. Smiths Grove at the time had one caution light and now that has been replaced by a four way stop. So far, 22 years later, it still does not have a red light!
We do have traffic problems on Halloween. Brooms flying et.al.
I didn't realize you were way down there by Bowling Green, Bert. I have some friends in Smiths Grove. You might be familiar with the name Elkins? I believe there is even an Elkins Rd there which I believe is named for the family or their property. My friend Brian Elkins owns/runs a restoration business there, SKY Restoration DKI. They do water, fire, mold, roofting, etc.
I know some Elkins.
I was on the City Commission for 6 years and was Mayor for 4 years. You interact with a bunch of folks when you hold office. I still administer the city's web site.
Smiths Grove is a handy place to live. I am 1/2 mile away from a doctor, 1/2 mile away from a drug store, 3/4 mile away from a liquor store and 1 mile away from an IGA store. Good Mexican cafe, McDonalds, Wendy's etc. But I still have cows in the back yard:
and pretty flowers
You are living the dream, my friend! Beautiful country down there and beautiful home too! Basically the complete opposite of the rolling hills/mountain country I'm used to in northern and eastern KY. However, I have been to WKU and I can see why they are called the Hilltoppers. I got a nice workout hiking around the campus that day. 😂 Maybe I'll make it up your way at some point to drink all your bourbon and pass out on your couch. 😂I know some Elkins.
I was on the City Commission for 6 years and was Mayor for 4 years. You interact with a bunch of folks when you hold office. I still administer the city's web site.
Smiths Grove is a handy place to live. I am 1/2 mile away from a doctor, 1/2 mile away from a drug store, 3/4 mile away from a liquor store and 1 mile away from an IGA store. Good Mexican cafe, McDonalds, Wendy's etc. But I still have cows in the back yard:
and pretty flowers
Not sure this board can afford my interest and taste so I will probably pass
We already know you have bad taste. You probably mix top shelf bourbon with Coke.
I'll drink the shitty lower shelf whiskey/bourbon with Coke; typically Beam, Jack, or Evan Williams. That's as low as it gets for me. I won't drink what most bars serve up as well, which is usually Old Crow or some shit that's similarly nasty. Good stuff goes on the rocks. I guess I'm not refined enough to drink it neat but I don't like anything alcoholic at room temp.
Agree with your point on room temp. I am more of a scotch or gin fan myself than bourbon actually
I never could get into either one. Scotch to me has a weird musty flavor/odor to it. Don't like Irish whiskey either. Gin is a little too heavy on the floral/pine/juniper for my taste. If I'm not drinking bourbon/whiskey I'm drinking beer or vodka and can be convinced to take the occasional chilled tequila shot.
Kevin, give me a private message and I will give you my phone number and start to age some good steaks. The bourbon is always here.
I attended WKU for chemistry. My little area is flat but parts of Bowling Green are big hills.
Back to the topography of Kentucky. It is wonderful. I love the mountains. I love the rolling hills. This is my home state. Simon Kenton settled Maysville. He was a hero in all ways. Please read the "Frontiersmen" by Allan Eckert. Sorry Allan Eckert is from Wisconsin, but he is one hell of a historian. He speaks the truth.
The area in which I grew up was set aside for the Virginia patriots from the revolutionary war. In Filson's map of "Kentucke" there is a portion marked for the patriots. From Munfordsville to the little Barren River, South of the Green River, to the North Carolina line (now Tennessee) was given to the Virginia Patriots. That is why I was born here. I have 12 direct ancestors that fought in the Revolution. My wife's family is similar. Patrick Henry's sister is buried 400 feet from where I am typing this message. Her brother in law was Kentucky's third (if my memory serves correctly) governor of Kentucky.
The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke (1784)
Filson's seminal work on the early history of Kentucky, including the first published account of the life and adventures of Daniel Boone. Filson's work was an unabashedly optimistic account of the western territory, where Filson had acquired large land claims, whose value he sought to enhance by...
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My big love is history. My family are worthless without history. With history we are great. We tend to fight for lost causes. One win was the American Revolution. Our decisions often have been less than great. Nearly half of my family fought for the CSA and a little over half fought for the Union. The deal was that after the war they still loved each other.
I am kin a couple U.S. Presidents but that only looks good in "Ancestry". But inside my guts it is priceless.
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There ain't nuttin' wrong with Evan dude! I am drinking it now because I just got back from the doctor and he told me to cut down on the alcohol. Evan is lower proof than my normal drink.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will read The Frontiersman. I love books like that and reading about the early history of our state. I used to travel to Maysville for work on a regular basis (about 65 miles down AA highway from where I lived). I'm from Kenton County and Simon Kenton High School is there as well, although I went to Dixie Heights.Kevin, give me a private message and I will give you my phone number and start to age some good steaks. The bourbon is always here.
I attended WKU for chemistry. My little area is flat but parts of Bowling Green are big hills.
Back to the topography of Kentucky. It is wonderful. I love the mountains. I love the rolling hills. This is my home state. Simon Kenton settled Maysville. He was a hero in all ways. Please read the "Frontiersmen" by Allan Eckert. Sorry Allan Eckert is from Wisconsin, but he is one hell of a historian. He speaks the truth.
The area in which I grew up was set aside for the Virginia patriots from the revolutionary war. In Filson's map of "Kentucke" there is a portion marked for the patriots. From Munfordsville to the little Barren River, South of the Green River, to the North Carolina line (now Tennessee) was given to the Virginia Patriots. That is why I was born here. I have 12 direct ancestors that fought in the Revolution. My wife's family is similar. Patrick Henry's sister is buried 400 feet from where I am typing this message. Her brother in law was Kentucky's third (if my memory serves correctly) governor of Kentucky.
The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke (1784)
Filson's seminal work on the early history of Kentucky, including the first published account of the life and adventures of Daniel Boone. Filson's work was an unabashedly optimistic account of the western territory, where Filson had acquired large land claims, whose value he sought to enhance by...www.google.com
My big love is history. My family are worthless without history. With history we are great. We tend to fight for lost causes. One win was the American Revolution. Our decisions often have been less than great. Nearly half of my family fought for the CSA and a little over half fought for the Union. The deal was that after the war they still loved each other.
I am kin a couple U.S. Presidents but that only looks good in "Ancestry". But inside my guts it is priceless.
Nish apparently snores like a wild boar so don't room near him.
Circa is the spot. Their sports book is the place to watch tourney games, plus it's on Fremont which is way better than the strip.
I can't imagine how much fun I would have with some of these dudes.
They are wonderful. Whether they snore or not.
They are wonderful. Whether they snore or not.
We could shut a Vegas Cracker Barrel down
Hey @Bert Higginbotha , just an FYI, we stopped at the Race Trac fuel station on the way back through, just north of Smith Grove. There is a liquor store right next to the Subway that took a bunch of our money. They have a ton of top shelf bourbon in there.I know some Elkins.
I was on the City Commission for 6 years and was Mayor for 4 years. You interact with a bunch of folks when you hold office. I still administer the city's web site.
Smiths Grove is a handy place to live. I am 1/2 mile away from a doctor, 1/2 mile away from a drug store, 3/4 mile away from a liquor store and 1 mile away from an IGA store. Good Mexican cafe, McDonalds, Wendy's etc. But I still have cows in the back yard:
and pretty flowers
I left with 2 bottles of red label Blanton's, 2 bottles of black label Blanton's, 1 bottle of Weller antique, one bottle of Weller reserve and a really odd looking Woodford Reserve, it's a batch proof 118.4. Go there if you're looking for high end stuff, but don't tell anybody about it, keep.it on the down low. 😁
Needless to say, I have a little buyers remorse now.
Everytime I go down there I spend way too much money. Last time down, I bought an F450 and 2 King Ranch F350's. I need to stay the hell out of Smith Grove, I'm going to go broke.
Why isn’t this happening? I understand geographical challenges, but that can me negotiated. I’d drive few hours to see some of you. I’d set my expectations very low too. Why won’t people pursue this?
There are probably a lot of fans that live within driving distance of each other.
I can think of 8 fans off the top of my head that live between us.
I am afraid of being raped and it being justified because of my provocative outfit.
I’d love to do this but the last couple of years with my sons situation and the hours I put in at work make it almost impossible. Some of y’all seem like good dudes.
How’s your son doing these days? I hope things have been going better.
He can walk with a cane but if we go somewhere he needs the help of a wheelchair. It’s hard on him being so young and seeing everybody else starting their careers and stuff while he can’t. I think he’s dealing with depression right now also. I can’t imagine how hard it is on him. It absolutely kills me seeing him like that. Appreciate you asking!
I’ve been more absent than usual lately but I’m down to meet still. Most folks on this board are good people and I would enjoy having some drinks with them. Hoop talk or normal talk
Meeting boys from a message board is why I can't go within 200 yards of a playground. I'll pass.
I have met many folks on line. I guess that I am different.
I like people regardless of what stupid team that they support.
Saint Peter is going to have a bunch of problems to sort out with some folks.
Hell I even like Lurker and Ky Jeff.
I like people regardless of what stupid team that they support.
Saint Peter is going to have a bunch of problems to sort out with some folks.
Hell I even like Lurker and Ky Jeff.
If you don't bring rubbers and just raw dog it there's one less piece of evidence.
Honestly can't believe you let us sleep over.
You did show us your guns.
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