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[warrior-cat]

Good Morning all,
I wanted to see what kind of shape, I was in, pain-wise, and cut down my meds to just the one essential. Since Thursday, I hurt but it's bearable. I am thankful but I am also thankful for meds. (Don't have a drop of alcohol in the house either except for rubbing alcohol.) Yeah I went cold turkey in more ways than one but not all ways... Have a great day!

Yeah, I know the feeling at least right now. From the injured ribs to the line drives that hit both legs and my wrist/palm area, I am still in pain when using my legs and left hand. Had to do a modified total gym workout for upper body today because the hand only allows for limited motion. Going to train my student after lunch today because I will try to kayak fish tomorrow.

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

Mid 80's for the high today and tomorrow. Getting back up to triple digits toward the end of the week.

Watched a new series that is out now with Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow called "The Old Man". So far, I like it (2 episodes). Jeff Bridges plays an old, retired government man who was used for many overseas covert missions but now was off of the grid. They find him, come after him, and he basically must now run and fight off the government.

Prayers for Don and others who need it.

Carry on straight people! (From John Boy and Billy radio show)

 

[BBUK]

Been trying to find the "healthy" alternative to coffee creamer... I normally drink coffee black but do use milk and half and half from time to time. Never could stand sugar in my coffee with the exception of that french vanilla stuff. (I like that too much so quit cold turkey.) (I tried the coffeemate and so many others and just saw the bad in those... just looking at the ingredients.)

Anyway, I just got a half gallon of coconut and almond milk (Unsweetened). I found online that coconut milk was the best/ healthiest coffee creamer but I couldn't find unsweetened coconut milk or I didn't look in the right place.

Oh, I posted this partly due to the one person who posted using some sea salt in your coffee. That works. (Thanks) (I am just trying for the perfect cup of coffee.. per my tastes...)

So far this concoction of sea salt (Just a smidge), coconut and almond milk is turning out okay but it is yet to be proclaimed perfect.

 

[BBUK]

Yeah, I know the feeling at least right now. From the injured ribs to the line drives that hit both legs and my wrist/palm area, I am still in pain when using my legs and left hand. Had to do a modified total gym workout for upper body today because the hand only allows for limited motion. Going to train my student after lunch today because I will try to kayak fish tomorrow.

Man Sir, I miss my total gym. I had one before we left for Korea (I actually used it regularly.) (I got a heck of a good deal on one. A basic model but sold it.) But dang those are not cheap now. I have been looking for a used one but no luck so far.

 

[vhcat70]

That must be one heavy caboose.

 

[vhcat70]

Good Morning all,
I wanted to see what kind of shape, I was in, pain-wise, and cut down my meds to just the one essential. Since Thursday, I hurt but it's bearable. I am thankful but I am also thankful for meds. (Don't have a drop of alcohol in the house either except for rubbing alcohol.) Yeah I went cold turkey in more ways than one but not all ways... Have a great day!

Let's see: 30 drops to a ml, 750 ml to a bottle of wine, 30 bottles, 12% alcohol = 30 x 750 x30 x 0.12 = ~80,000 drops for me.

 

[vhcat70]

Good morning folks. Back at work. The weekend was fun but immediately seemed a distant memory when I woke up this morning.

Back from a longish walk. The humidity was registering by 6:30 am. Not brutally hot yet, but it feels like it might be heading that way.

My wife and daughter are heading for London for a vacation at the end of the week.

They'd best hope the trains are running there again.

 

[vhcat70]

Good morning D

This is my last day in KY. My grandson flew in late last night front.Spain. He had delays that are normal in flying this day and age.

He will hang around a few days and then head up to Cincinnati. He was offered a position in cancer research at the Cincinnati Childrens Hospital until the fall semester and may continue after school starts. The youngest granddaughter is away for summer camp. So it is a busy time of year.

I trust are well

Next door neighbor is a nurse anesthetist at Cincy Children's. Great hospital as I understand. Get patients from all over the world at times.

 

[vhcat70]

Been trying to find the "healthy" alternative to coffee creamer... I normally drink coffee black but do use milk and half and half from time to time. Never could stand sugar in my coffee with the exception of that french vanilla stuff. (I like that too much so quit cold turkey.)

You sound like me (Hope you're not offended.). First have one tall black & then second with Italian creamer. Gives it a dark roast flavor.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Next door neighbor is a nurse anesthetist at Cincy Children's. Great hospital as I understand. Get patients from all over the world at times.

I spoke with my grandson this morning and he will work there until graduation from the university. He is working in stem cell research and is being paid. During school he will work a minimum of 10 hours a week at Cincinnati Children's

He is on full academic scholarship to Xavier U and is entering his junior year. His major is bio-physics with a career path in medicine. Most likely in oncology

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I spoke with my grandson this morning and he will work there until graduation from the university. He is working in stem cell research and is being paid. During school he will work a minimum of 10 hours a week at Cincinnati Children's

He is on full academic scholarship to Xavier U and is entering his junior year. His major is bio-physics with a career path in medicine. Most likely in oncology

As a failed chemistry major, I don't even know what bio-physics is (1964-1968 chemistry).

I do know about oncology as I have had cancer.

Economics was a lot easier! 😁

 

[berniecarbo]

As a failed chemistry major, I don't even know what bio-physics is (1964-1968 chemistry).

I do know about oncology as I have had cancer.

Economics was a lot easier! 😁

I was very good at "reading" if a baseball/softball would be hit to my right or left, but school stuff was just something that interfered with my baseball when/if I let it. 😁

 

[vhcat70]

NBA factoid I read today I found hard to imagine & believe:

At start of 2015-16 season, the salaries of the 184 American black players born in 1988 (of 320,000 total born) were over 6% of that 320,000's total income that year. And that doesn't count their endorsements. Hard for me to believe. And Kevin Durant was near 1% himself.

 

[vhcat70]

He is on full academic scholarship to Xavier U and is entering his junior year. His major is bio-physics with a career path in medicine. Most likely in oncology

Son & DIL bought a six bedrooms house near X this spring to rent out to students, they thought individually. Turns out they rented to a family who have two students there. Probably will be less wear & tear this way.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

So, my little burg of 900 people now has its own bourbon, commemorating the opening of a large bourbon storage warehouse on the fringes of town. I doubt Basil Hayden's has much to worry about, but I might pick up a pint next time I'm visiting.

 

[BBUK]

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So, my little burg of 900 people now has its own bourbon, commemorating the opening of a large bourbon storage warehouse on the fringes of town. I doubt Basil Hayden's has much to worry about, but I might pick up a pint next time I'm visiting.

Like the 100 proof... Wonder about the taste.. Have you tried it yet? Oh, I just noticed the date.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Like the 100 proof... Wonder the taste.. Have you tried it yet? Oh, I just noticed the date.

No, it's brand new. I'll pick up a bottle when I next visit my parents. I think I'll be switching back to Woodford Reserve or at least Maker's Mark pretty quick.

 

[BBUK]

No, it's brand new. I'll pick up a bottle when I next visit my parents. I think I'll be switching back to Woodford Reserve or at least Maker's Mark pretty quick.

Worth the try for sure. You never know... I kind of like the 100 proof better as it takes less volume to get where I want to go...


Back in the day I did regular work for several distillery's... been a long while ago though...

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Worth the try for sure. You never know... I kind of like the 100 proof better as it takes less volume to get where I want to go...


Back in the day I did regular work for several distillery's... been a long while ago though...

This company I never heard of called New Riff Distilling is building a good-sized warehouse of the edge of Silver Grove to age whiskey. They brought out this new "Silver Grove" bourbon as a way to get some early publicity I suppose. Apparently, there was a bourbon bottled around there back before prohibition.

We were just a C&O switching yard when I was a kid. The railroad pulled out about the time I did - late 1970s. The more prosperous towns like Ft. Thomas called us "River Rats." We called then "Cakes."

 

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[UK_fan_41102]

It is 73.6°F and we are supposed to top out at 84°F with no chance of rain. We did not get a drop yesterday (60% chances) even though we had some fine looking clouds, they just were not productive. My grass needs a drink!

I talked to Ymmot yesterday and he said that he doubts we will see Don any time soon. The second stroke has harmed him. I hope Don can turn it around but strokes are bad.

I hate hearing that about Don. I'll be praying for Don and his family in this time of need.

 

[*CatinIL*]

The round of golf is done and I played ok. The weather was pretty much perfect today! Now I'm dialed in to Ancient Aliens on the History Channel. The HC has new episodes coming up in July. Should be some good stuff! Remember folks, keep your eyes on the skies!

 

[UK_fan_41102]

The round of golf is done and I played ok. The weather was pretty much perfect today! Now I'm dialed in to Ancient Aliens on the History Channel. The HC has new episodes coming up in July. Should be some good stuff! Remember folks, keep your eyes on the skies!

Have you ever watched the TV series "Project Blue Book"?

 

[_Rooster]

I hate hearing that about Don. I'll be praying for Don and his family in this time of need.

Don asked me where I had been in response to a Happy Easter Post. Then Bert started telling me stuff about deep country in Edmonson Co. and I was hooked.

Speaking of Bert.

Economics was a lot easier! 😁

That cost of neglect vs cost of stupid sure creates a lot of cover for incompetency.

Back on fathers day you posted that yo mamma was Ola Mae (Elmore) Higginbotham, I knew that wasn't my Elmore Granny Laurie so I started poking around (looked it up). That makes you a 5th great grandson of John Elmore Sr through his son James born in 1792. The same North Carolina John Elmore Sr. is my 4th great grandfather. through his son, John born in 1790. Your great Granddaddy Seth Elmore buried in MCNP is cool. I was jealous then I remembered my 3rd great grandfather Rueben Vincent was buried in MCNP as well so I'm OK. We still low down trashy shine sucking cousins.

 

[vhcat70]

This company I never heard of called New Riff Distilling is building a good-sized warehouse of the edge of Silver Grove to age whiskey. They brought out this new "Silver Grove" bourbon as a way to get some early publicity I suppose. Apparently, there was a bourbon bottled around there back before prohibition.

We were just a C&O switching yard when I was a kid. The railroad pulled out about the time I did - late 1970s. The more prosperous towns like Ft. Thomas called us "River Rats." We called then "Cakes."

I hope the warehouse is out of the flood plain. As you well know, SG floods when OH gets 4-5' over flood stage.

Earlier today was thinking of driving Mary Ingles out to Mentor & back and stop at a bunch of places I grew up visiting along there as a kid.

 

[BBUK]

Don asked me where I had been in response to a Happy Easter Post. Then Bert started telling me stuff about deep country in Edmonson Co. and I was hooked.

Speaking of Bert.

That cost of neglect vs cost of stupid sure creates a lot of cover for incompetency.

Back on fathers day you posted that yo mamma was Ola Mae (Elmore) Higginbotham, I knew that wasn't my Elmore Granny Laurie so I started poking around (looked it up). That makes you a 5th great grandson of John Elmore Sr through his son James born in 1792. The same North Carolina John Elmore Sr. is my 4th great grandfather. through his son, John born in 1790. Your great Granddaddy Seth Elmore buried in MCNP is cool. I was jealous then I remembered I my 3 great grandfather Rueben Vincent was buried in MCNP as well so I'm OK. We still low down trashy shine sucking cousins.

Just comes to mind...

 

[_Rooster]

Just comes to mind...

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They musta been Royals. Then again maybe lived in Edmonson County.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

On the road to Florida. I'75 all the way.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Son & DIL bought a six bedrooms house near X this spring to rent out to students, they thought individually. Turns out they rented to a family who have two students there. Probably will be less wear & tear this way.

My grandson and four of his classmates rent a 5 bedroom house 5 min from campus.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 71°F and cloudy. Chance for light showers. We received some decent rainfall last night. Today's high might top out around 93°F.

Huge loss of life nearby yesterday. 46 migrants found dead in a trailer near San Antonio. Apparently heat-related fatalities. 8 more in critical condition.

Pup seems well so far. Fingers crossed. Confirmed car rental last night.

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 65°and sunny here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will have sunny skies giving way to clouds and a high of 81°.

Prayers to Don and his family.

Everyone stay safe out there today.

 

[BBUK]

Hello all,
One of those days... We shall see where it leads.... In any event, have a great day!

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

This company I never heard of called New Riff Distilling is building a good-sized warehouse of the edge of Silver Grove to age whiskey. They brought out this new "Silver Grove" bourbon as a way to get some early publicity I suppose. Apparently, there was a bourbon bottled around there back before prohibition.

We were just a C&O switching yard when I was a kid. The railroad pulled out about the time I did - late 1970s. The more prosperous towns like Ft. Thomas called us "River Rats." We called then "Cakes."

My grandfather was distiller #62. He was out in the country three miles from Park City.

Prohibition put him out of business and then when they made it legal again the U.S. took his spring when they made Mammoth Cave national park. So he gave up and died hating anything to do with the Federal Government.

The Higginbotham's started out as distillers in Scotland (my earliest record in 1515), then Northern England, Barbados (rum for the king), then Virginia then Kentucky. I may be wrong, but I think the distiller number says with the owner of the business.

I am a lover of good Bourbon straight on ice. I don't like Scotch whisky, I don't Irish whiskey and in fact I don't particularly like Tennessee whiskey but that may be a SEC thing! My favored is Makers Mark as it is the best taste for the money.

 

[BBUK]

My grandfather was distiller #62. He was out in the country three miles from Park City.

Prohibition put him out of business and then when they made it legal again the U.S. took his spring when they made Mammoth Cave national park. So he gave up and died hating anything to do with the Federal Government.

The Higginbotham's started out as distillers in Scotland (my earliest record in 1515), then Northern England, Barbados (rum for the king), then Virginia then Kentucky. I may be wrong, but I think the distiller number says with the owner of the business.

I am a lover of good Bourbon straight on ice. I don't like Scotch whisky, I don't Irish whiskey and in fact I don't particularly like Tennessee whiskey but that may be a SEC thing! My favored is Makers Mark as it is the best taste for the money.

That IS a good drink Sir. I have had a few other types and years (decades) ago drank some serious rock gut regularly but normally if I buy, that is what I buy. I am a spiced rum type drinker when I drink the hard stuff but I sure like that Japanese whiskey I finished off a couple days ago. (It was a gift, if I buy it, it will very probably be Maker's Mark...)

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Don asked me where I had been in response to a Happy Easter Post. Then Bert started telling me stuff about deep country in Edmonson Co. and I was hooked.

Speaking of Bert.

That cost of neglect vs cost of stupid sure creates a lot of cover for incompetency.

Back on fathers day you posted that yo mamma was Ola Mae (Elmore) Higginbotham, I knew that wasn't my Elmore Granny Laurie so I started poking around (looked it up). That makes you a 5th great grandson of John Elmore Sr through his son James born in 1792. The same North Carolina John Elmore Sr. is my 4th great grandfather. through his son, John born in 1790. Your great Granddaddy Seth Elmore buried in MCNP is cool. I was jealous then I remembered my 3rd great grandfather Rueben Vincent was buried in MCNP as well so I'm OK. We still low down trashy shine sucking cousins.

I actually think we are "high class sipping whiskey cousins"!

John Elmore Sr is my 4th great grandfather, James is my 3rd great grandfather, Seth Bradshaw is my 2 great grandfather, William Jefferson is my great grandfather, James Washington is my grandfather.

John Senior was in the Virginia line in the revolution and Seth Bradshaw was in the 6th Kentucky CSA (Orphan Brigade). They may have moved it but there used to be a painting of Seth in the Edmonson County courthouse with Seth on his horse.

Here is a picture of Seth late in life:

Here is James Washington and Sarah Jane Cook Elmore on their wedding day, Christmas 1907 (it hangs in my foyer):

We have some interesting family.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

On the road to Florida. I'75 all the way.

Be careful.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

It is partially cloudy and 71.4°F on our way up to 83° with zero chance of rain. My rain dancing just does not work.

back to whisky:

My grand father's recipe from an old ATF Journal:

One months record (January 1898) shows 3,960 pounds of corn, 286 pounds of malt, 176 pounds of rye and an undetermined amount of water was used to produce 4,964 gallons of beer. This amount of beer plus 647 gallons produced the previous month was used to produce 268 gallons of whiskey.

There was no mention of yeast.

 

[vhcat70]

My grandson and four of his classmates rent a 5 bedroom house 5 min from campus.

maybe they can rent my family's house next year.

 

[_Rooster]

John Elmore Sr is my 4th great grandfather, James is my 3rd great grandfather, Seth Bradshaw is my 2 great grandfather, William Jefferson is my great grandfather, James Washington is my grandfather.

That's exactly what I found, so I didn't count too well. I must admit, to my defense, I did get discombobulated with Larkin being son of Benjamin having a son William Thomas and a son Benjamin and grandson William Thomas. Then I never could locate a Find-a-Grave memorial for Larkin's son Benjamin A. to keep me straight. This Edmonson census data did the trick. Thank you Bert for your work in that arena. For genealogical investigation truth matters. Laurie Elmore was my ggm. Then (swimming upstream) goes Jesse, James, John Jr., John Sr. That Tester Higginbottom marrried to an Ethel Mae Elmore caused me hesitation. Anyway it's all straightened out in the tree you "Hicks" kidnapped women from.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

That's exactly what I found, so I didn't count too well. I must admit, to my defense, I did get discombobulated with Larkin being son of Benjamin having a son William Thomas and a son Benjamin and grandson William Thomas. Then I never could locate a Find-a-Grave memorial for Larkin's son Benjamin A. to keep me straight. This Edmonson census data did the trick. Thank you Bert for your work in that arena. For genealogical investigation truth matters. Laurie Elmore was my ggm. Then (swimming upstream) goes Jesse, James, John Jr., John Sr. That Tester Higginbottom marrried to an Ethel Mae Elmore caused me hesitation. Anyway it's all straightened out in the tree you "Hicks" kidnapped women from.

That Tester Higginbottom married to an Ethel Mae Elmore caused me hesitation.

Tester Cleveland Higginbotham, my cousin thru Dad's side, worked at the Railroad and died young. He married, originally, William Jefferson's daughter (William was Seth Bradshaw's son) Ethel Mae.

Aunt Ethel then married Charles Logsdon after Tester died.

Life gets complex.

These people need to be remembered.

Here is Uncle Tester in 1911 (if you get the Higginbotham gene you end up being tall and slim - - I am an Elmore and I am not tall and slim):

Aunt Ethel was a sweetheart and Charlie was a wonderful man.