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There are now Armadillos in Kentucky?
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    Originally Posted by lcombs View Post

    There are now Armadillos in Kentucky?
    Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
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    Kentucky is the most ironic state. Christian County allows liquor sales, Bourbon County doesn't. Barren county has the most fertile land. Oh, and 'Big Bone Lick' wasn't at ALL what I thought it was...
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    Did you know Kentucky woman,she shines with her own kind of light?


    Kentucky woman, she shines with her own kind of light
    Look at you once in a day, that's all wrong, looks alright
    And I love her, God knows I love her

    Kentucky woman
    She get to know you
    She goin' to own you
    Kentucky woman

    She ain't the kind, make heads turn at the drop of her name
    But somethin' inside that she's got turns you on just the same
    And she loves me, God knows she loves me

    Kentucky woman
    She get to know you
    She goin' to own you
    Kentucky woman

    Don't want much, good Lord's earth beneath my feet
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    Gentle touch from that one girl and life is sweet and good
    Ain't no doubt talkin' about

    Kentucky woman
    She get to know you
    She goin' to own you
    Kentucky woman

    Don't want much, good Lord's earth beneath my feet
    Gentle touch from that one girl and life is sweet and good
    Ain't no doubt talkin' about

    Kentucky woman
    She get to know you
    She goin' to own you
    Kentucky woman

    Kentucky woman
    Kentucky woman


    Or that Kentucky rain keeps pouring down?
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    • Profile picture of the author lcombs
      Originally Posted by KimW View Post

      Did you know Kentucky woman,she shines with her own kind of light?


      Kentucky woman, she shines with her own kind of light
      Look at you once in a day, that's all wrong, looks alright
      And I love her, God knows I love her

      Kentucky woman
      She get to know you
      She goin' to own you
      Kentucky woman

      She ain't the kind, make heads turn at the drop of her name
      But somethin' inside that she's got turns you on just the same
      And she loves me, God knows she loves me

      Kentucky woman
      She get to know you
      She goin' to own you
      Kentucky woman

      Don't want much, good Lord's earth beneath my feet
      [ From: http://www.elyrics.net]
      Gentle touch from that one girl and life is sweet and good
      Ain't no doubt talkin' about

      Kentucky woman
      She get to know you
      She goin' to own you
      Kentucky woman

      Don't want much, good Lord's earth beneath my feet
      Gentle touch from that one girl and life is sweet and good
      Ain't no doubt talkin' about

      Kentucky woman
      She get to know you
      She goin' to own you
      Kentucky woman

      Kentucky woman
      Kentucky woman


      Or that Kentucky rain keeps pouring down?
      Just play the damn song, man...

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      Originally Posted by KimW View Post

      Did you know Kentucky woman,she shines with her own kind of light?


      Kentucky woman, she shines with her own kind of light
      Look at you once in a day, that's all wrong, looks alright
      And I love her, God knows I love her

      Kentucky woman
      She get to know you
      She goin' to own you
      Kentucky woman

      She ain't the kind, make heads turn at the drop of her name
      But somethin' inside that she's got turns you on just the same
      And she loves me, God knows she loves me

      Kentucky woman
      She get to know you
      She goin' to own you
      Kentucky woman

      Don't want much, good Lord's earth beneath my feet
      [ From: http://www.elyrics.net]
      Gentle touch from that one girl and life is sweet and good
      Ain't no doubt talkin' about

      Kentucky woman
      She get to know you
      She goin' to own you
      Kentucky woman

      Don't want much, good Lord's earth beneath my feet
      Gentle touch from that one girl and life is sweet and good
      Ain't no doubt talkin' about

      Kentucky woman
      She get to know you
      She goin' to own you
      Kentucky woman

      Kentucky woman
      Kentucky woman


      Or that Kentucky rain keeps pouring down?
      I read the whole thing. It wasn't until the last part that I suddenly heard Neil Diamond's voice in my head. Man, it's been a while.
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  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
    Did you know Kentucky is not a state?

    It's a Commonwealth.
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    Jim Bowie, inventor of the Bowie Knife and casualty of The Alamo was born in Kentucky?
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Originally Posted by KimW View Post

    Yes, I much prefer that version. Thank you sir.


    Did you know Kentucky used to be known as Transylvania?
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    • Profile picture of the author lcombs
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      Yes, I much prefer that version. Thank you sir.


      Did you know Kentucky used to be known as Transylvania?
      Did you know the first university in the U.S. was Transylvania University in KY.?
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      • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
        Did you know that in Kentucky the law states that one may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once?

        Or that it is illegal to fish with a bow and arrow in Kentucky?

        Or that in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, it is against the law for dogs to molest cars?

        And that in Owensboro, Kentucky, a woman may not buy a hat without her husband’s permission?

        WTH?

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        • Profile picture of the author lcombs
          Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

          Did you know that in Kentucky the law states that one may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once?

          Or that it is illegal to fish with a bow and arrow in Kentucky?

          Or that in Fort Thomas, Kentucky it is against the law for dogs to molest cars?

          And that in Owensboro Kentucky, a woman may not buy a hat without her husband's permission?

          WTH?

          Terra
          Did you know that people from Kentucky are called "Briar Hoppers".
          Or, in the local vernacular, "Brar Hoppers" or just "Brars"?
          And, In SW Ohio, where the vast majority has KY. roots. Myself included.
          As a result, "Brar" jokes are very common.
          "Brar" jokes are basically, any ethnic joke replacing the ethinicity with "Brar."

          A short one.....
          Did you hear about the war between Ohio and Kentucky?
          The Briar Hoppers started chuckin' grenades across the Ohio River.
          The Buckeyes pulled the pins out and threw 'em back.:p
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

          And that in Owensboro, Kentucky, a woman may not buy a hat without her husband's permission?

          WTH?

          Terra
          Did you know that's the way it should be?
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          • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            Did you know that's the way it should be?
            Did you know that if that's the way it should be, then men should not buy tools without their wife's permission?

            Terra
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            • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
              Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

              Did you know that if that's the way it should be, then men should not buy tools without their wife's permission?

              Terra
              Fine by me. The less tools I have, the less work I have to do.

              Now put down that pair of shoes and get back in the kitchen.
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                Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                Fine by me. The less tools I have, the less work I have to do.

                Now put down that pair of shoes and get back in the kitchen.
                There's a special place to ram those shoes in cases of the above attitude, remember, Terra. I think they talked about it a lot on the 70's show.

                Yessireee - you just slap the money for gas for the rig on that kitchen table and I'll be fixin' ya the royal spread - we'll tuck ya in on the couch in front of the TV to watch football and eat til it puts ya to sleep and I'll see ya when ya wake up tomorrow. :rolleyes:
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              • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
                Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

                There's a special place to ram those shoes in cases of the above attitude, remember, Terra. I think they talked about it a lot on the 70's show.
                You mean this one?






                Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post


                Now put down that pair of shoes and get back in the kitchen.
                You mean where I hide my stash of arsenic?

                Yes, dear, right away!

                Heeheehee! Haahaahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa! I can't wait to fix ya up something good!

                Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

                Yessireee - you just slap the money for gas for the rig on that kitchen table and I'll be fixin' ya the royal spread - we'll tuck ya in on the couch in front of the TV to watch football and eat til it puts ya to sleep and I'll see ya when ya wake up tomorrow. :rolleyes:
                Exactly!

                Terra
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                • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
                  Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

                  There's a special place to ram those shoes in cases of the above attitude, remember, Terra. I think they talked about it a lot on the 70's show.

                  Yessireee - you just slap the money for gas for the rig on that kitchen table and I'll be fixin' ya the royal spread - we'll tuck ya in on the couch in front of the TV to watch football and eat til it puts ya to sleep and I'll see ya when ya wake up tomorrow. :rolleyes:
                  Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

                  You mean this one?

                  You mean where I hide my stash of arsenic?

                  Yes, dear, right away!

                  Heeheehee! Haahaahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa! I can't wait to fix ya up something good!

                  Exactly!

                  Terra
                  Did you know if I were married to either of you, I'd probably take the arsenic willingly? :p


                  All in good fun, ladies.
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                  • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
                    Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                    Did you know if I were married to either of you, I'd probably take the arsenic willingly? :p


                    All in good fun, ladies.
                    Of course, Dan,

                    Just playin' and enjoying the banter.

                    But I must say, after the first sentence in above quoted post...

                    We Win! :p

                    Terra
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                    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
                      Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

                      Of course, Dan,

                      Just playin' and enjoying the banter.

                      But I must say, after the first sentence in above quoted post...

                      We Win! :p

                      Terra
                      If you consider it a win by me enjoying the sweet release of death rather than the alternative, well, I'd call that a draw.

                      Did you know, by the way, that I let the life insurance policy lapse? Who wins now?
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                      • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
                        Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                        If you consider it a win by me enjoying the sweet release of death rather than the alternative, well, I'd call that a draw.

                        Did you know, by the way, that I let the life insurance policy lapse? Who wins now?
                        The insurance company!

                        Terra
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                    Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                    Did you know if I were married to either of you, I'd probably take the arsenic willingly? :p


                    All in good fun, ladies.

                    Uh huh. Buckeyes are pusses.

                    You are still alive so, yes, it's all in fun.

                    My sister in CA had a boyfriend that was a Buckeye when I went down there. They were in a last stage of a relationship before break up. He had played basketball for Ohio in his prime. He didn't realize I was a Wolverine until I got down there and made quite a stink about it. So.....my sister and I framed my U of M sweatshirt and stuck it on the wall where he would see it every time he walked in the door. Nuff said.

                    Back to Kentucky
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                    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
                      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

                      Uh huh. Buckeyes are pusses.

                      You are still alive so, yes, it's all in fun.

                      My sister in CA had a boyfriend that was a Buckeye when I went down there. They were in a last stage of a relationship before break up. He had played basketball for Ohio in his prime. He didn't realize I was a Wolverine until I got down there and made quite a stink about it. So.....my sister and I framed my U of M sweatshirt and stuck it on the wall where he would see it every time he walked in the door. Nuff said.

                      Back to Kentucky
                      That's actually pretty funny.

                      I would have posted the last thirteen years' scores underneath the shirt.
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                        Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                        That's actually pretty funny.

                        I would have posted the last thirteen years' scores underneath the shirt.
                        Funny - he was a basketball player there, though - so he wasn't really smart enough to think of that one. :rolleyes: Probably explains the sports scores. At U of M we kinda liked to learn stuff.
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    Kentucky wildcats are sometimes found in Ohio - a state that wolverines prefer not to be seen in.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Kentucky wildcats are sometimes found in Ohio - a state that wolverines prefer not to be seen in.

      I feel like this is a trap.


      Did you know that the University of Kentucky has a trap and skeet club?
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        We have armadillos - I think they're cool.

        I love Kentucky - horse country, nice people and the Louisville Zoo.
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  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
    Did you know George Clooney was born in Ky.?
    And... so was his aunt, Rosemary Clooney.
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    Bluegrass is called that because Bill Monroe was born in Ky and started it there.

    Also, did you know that when I started this thread I didn't intend it to be solely about Ky.?
    But, it's working out rather well, so far.
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    IT's the home of the Kentucky Derby, too.

    Used to go through there on the way to Florida to be with my grandparents for Christmas - my best memories of the place:

    Mammoth Caves
    Henry Clay's mansion
    Life size statue of Sea Biscuit.

    It's also the Historical "gateway to the west" -- and the graveyard to the west. The swamps bred insects that spread a lot of disease and a lot of people headed west for the gold rush never made it further than Louisville.
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    • Profile picture of the author lcombs
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      IT's the home of the Kentucky Derby, too.

      Used to go through there on the way to Florida to be with my grandparents for Christmas - my best memories of the place:

      Mammoth Caves
      Henry Clay's mansion
      Life size statue of Sea Biscuit.

      It's also the Historical "gateway to the west" -- and the graveyard to the west. The swamps bred insects that spread a lot of disease and a lot of people headed west for the gold rush never made it further than Louisville.
      The Cumberland Falls is the only place on Earth to produce a "Moon Bow".
      A Rain bow generated by the light of a full moon.
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  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
    If you're looking for something different to do on vacation, take a trip to Lexington.
    They have the Kentucky Horse Park, which is very cool.
    But, if you take day or two to follow the back roads around Lexington to New Paris and several other small burgs, you'll some of the most beautiful countryside and world famous horse farms that are straight out of Hollywood. Beautiful rolling pastures, 100+ year old stone walls, and white fences surrounding hundreds of acres.
    And mile long, tree-lined driveways.

    But.....
    Did you know that Simon Kenton, namesake of Kenton, County, and close friend of Daniel Boone, escaped so many Shawnee attacks that they came to believe he was protected by God and would not engage him in battle? He escaped being burned at the stake on 3 consecutive attempts.
    Once by an interuption by a Shawnee chief, and once by British soldiers, allies of the Shawnee, and the 3rd time by rain dousing the fire.
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    Kentucky (and a very good doctor) saved my ex-neighbors' life.
    Kentucky horses actually.

    He was an alcoholic taxi-driver.

    I don't know if the doctor tricked him,
    but he was told that he would die within
    a month if he kept drinking. Very enlarged liver.

    Within a week he stopped drinking, looked very good,
    and got in touch with friends from when he was a jockey
    at the long ago closed Centennial Racetrack in Littleton, CO.

    Soon after that he moved to Kentucky to train horses.
    His first love.

    Dan
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    Originally Posted by lcombs View Post


    There are now Armadillos in Kentucky?
    It doesn't surprise me at all. It's a weird kinda place.

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      Originally Posted by jobtardis View Post

      nice sharings
      Yes. It was very nice.

      Did you know that if the whole world farted at once it would smell like a big poo?
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  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
    Did you know.....
    There were no indigenous Native tribes in KY.?
    Because of the incredible amount of game and fish it was considered sacred ground.
    Daniel Boone REALLY pissed them of.
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      Originally Posted by lcombs View Post

      Did you know.....
      There were no indigenous Native tribes in KY.?
      Because of the incredible amount of game and fish it was considered sacred ground.
      Daniel Boone REALLY pissed them of.
      Now that's an interesting fact, LC. Michigan had a copper boulder that weighed a ton or so in one of it's waterways - also considered sacred to Indians, who did inhabit the area. Pissed them off when it was finally taken. Lot of land disputes between the US and tribes over it. I've never heard of a territory of plentiful game being off limits, though.

      Some areas which weren't touched were due to standing water - mosquitoes and other insects that caused disease. That would be worth tribes staying away from . Sacred might just be taboo because when they hunted there, they got bit and sick - hence, he gods get pissed if we go there perception. Makes sense to me.

      At least you've let the artifact hunters of the Mid Eastern states know not to bother for them there. LOL.
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  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
    Did you know The Licking River is so named because of the surrounding salt deposits that drew huge amounts of Elk, Bear, Bison, and other game? ( They would lick the salt. :rolleyes
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  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
    Here's a fascinating book detailing the exploits of Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, Tecumsah,
    and the settling of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.

    The Frontiersmen: A Narrative: Allan W. Eckert:...The Frontiersmen: A Narrative: Allan W. Eckert:...
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    Did you know.....
    The Porter Wagoner hit song, "Carroll County Accident", is based on a true story that happened in Carroll County, KY.?

    Ain't life amazin'?
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