D-League

[Bert Higginbotha]

Barren county was pretty pro-confederate. Only the etoile area was pro-union.

I just finished rereading William C. Davis' "The Orphan Brigade". A lot of stuff in it.

I also just was gifted a book "Reminiscences Of A Soldier of the Orphan Brigade" for giving those two pictures for the book. It is just a collection of speeches that Lieut. L.D. Young, Paris, KY, gave after the war.

My second great grandfather David M.C. Edwards was in the 6th Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Infantry. He may have know Mr. Spillman. David was wounded badly outside Savannah and was shipped by boat to Owensboro in December 1864.

 

[warrior-cat]

MSN

10 most protective dog breeds

Had 2 Malamutes in the past and they were both good guard/protector dogs. Lately It has been Pyrenees mixes as they are good family & stock protectors. The monster pictured below. Her size alone keeps people at bay.

 

[RunninRichie]

I just finished rereading William C. Davis' "The Orphan Brigade". A lot of stuff in it.

I also just was gifted a book "Reminiscences Of A Soldier of the Orphan Brigade" for giving those two pictures for the book. It is just a collection of speeches that Lieut. L.D. Young, Paris, KY, gave after the war.

My second great grandfather David M.C. Edwards was in the 6th Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Infantry. He may have know Mr. Spillman. David was wounded badly outside Savannah and was shipped by boat to Owensboro in December 1864.

I recommend 4 years with the boys in gray. It’s written by a confederate in the 6thKY. Gervis Grainger. Believe he was from Logan county.


He talks about being captured and sent back to Kentucky and being forced to draw tickets to see which of his fellow prisoners, will be killed. Said he wants to kill the yankee general who was responsible.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Love those steam engines. They live and breathe.

Just fixing a misspelling. I should have said 'breathe...not breath'. I'm a Cartographer...not a spelling expert! 😁

 

[*CatinIL*]

Oh, so, I've been busy today and haven't kept up on the latest involving UKBB. What did I miss? Mark Pope is still our coach and things are progressing along fine right? I just want to know what's going on before I dive into the 'RR' board.

 

[berniecarbo]

Had 2 Malamutes in the past and they were both good guard/protector dogs. Lately It has been Pyrenees mixes as they are good family & stock protectors. The monster pictured below. Her size alone keeps people at bay.

My folks had a Great Pyrenees named Sam. Sam was a good dog. He was also boss over all the other dogs and coyotes. Boxers were on the list. You have to give them exercise. They say a tired dog is a good dog. I love Boxers though. They have been called the clowns of the dog world and stand up comedians. They can be a barrel of laughs.

 

[BBUK]

Had 2 Malamutes in the past and they were both good guard/protector dogs. Lately It has been Pyrenees mixes as they are good family & stock protectors. The monster pictured below. Her size alone keeps people at bay.

Kept me at bay, I almost didn't look at the picture (Big Dog! I like dogs though...)... 😁

 

[TheFrontRunner]

Oh, so, I've been busy today and haven't kept up on the latest involving UKBB. What did I miss? Mark Pope is still our coach and things are progressing along fine right? I just want to know what's going on before I dive into the 'RR' board.

Last few years I never went to Rupp Rafters, I never post there but do go over there now each day to see if Pope got any new players. Excited about Kentucky Basketball again feels good.

I like the roster Pope is putting together. Considering how little time he has had, fans should be very impressed with the team we have so far.

 

[BBUK]

Not sure if I can even say this here, yet... But you guys are good people. Not sure what it means to anyone but I am told I was appointed a Kentucky Colonel. (My brother in-law in Radcliff, did this for me.) I am over the top excited.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Last few years I never went to Rupp Rafters, I never post there but do go over there now each day to see if Pope got any new players. Excited about Kentucky Basketball again feels good.

I like the roster Pope is putting together. Considering how little time he has had, fans should be very impressed with the team we have so far.

Given time, I think we will be happy with him.

 

[TheFrontRunner]

Given time, I think we will be happy with him.

I actually think we are going to be pretty dang good next year.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Oh, so, I've been busy today and haven't kept up on the latest involving UKBB. What did I miss? Mark Pope is still our coach and things are progressing along fine right? I just want to know what's going on before I dive into the 'RR' board.

Rafters seems okay -- until first loss. I really love HoB.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Severe thunderstorms hit last night. Currently 73°F and cloudy. More rain expected. Today's high may reach 83°F.

Wishing y'all an awesome day.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning from ATX. Severe thunderstorms hit last night. Currently 73°F and cloudy. More rain expected. Today's high may reach 83°F.

Wishing y'all an awesome day.

Austin how is your treatment going? Are you finished with chemo?

 

[AustinTXCat]

Austin how is your treatment going? Are you finished with chemo?

Bert, thanks for asking. No, chemo unfinished. According to oncologist, l continue receiving chemo until my last day.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning from ATX. Severe thunderstorms hit last night. Currently 73°F and cloudy. More rain expected. Today's high may reach 83°F.

Wishing y'all an awesome day.

I want to catch one of those!!!

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

At the DC VA readying to drop a pint of blood, then I head to my office for my last day with my current agency......


Take a good hold of your day and use it wisely...

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

68° this morning with cloudy skies and rain in the forecast. Storms and heavy rains last night had water flowing through my shop. Standing water still in the back portion of the shop with dried water lines showing water had flowed through the front portion to the back. More rains coming in the next few days. One positive though, my fishing holes that were low of water will get back to normal so, the fishing should pick up.

Basketball recruiting seems to be going well. Cautiously optimistic at this point. Needed a change and the fan base for the most part seems to be rallying around Pope. Not so much the first couple of days but, hope springs eternal so...

Being lazy today, walked the monster already and will send out 5 birthday cards (triplet grandsons and twin sons) with checks. After that, get the butter and other potato enhancing condiments out as the couch will be my partner for the "rest" of the day.

Be safe today folks and God Bless.

 

[warrior-cat]

Bert, thanks for asking. No, chemo unfinished. According to oncologist, l continue receiving chemo until my last day.

Sorry to hear that.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Hectic day yesterday. I had to give a speech in front of 500 people, including quite a few I couldn't afford to piss down my leg in front of. I'd been dreading it for weeks. About two hours before hand, I snuck into the auditorium to run through it (I am committed to no notes) and my mind went blank. Then my chest tightened and I could hear my voice cracking. So at that point, the pressure just rocketed.

But then it went very well. By the crowd response, and the seemingly sincere kind words of people who went out of their way to say something nice, it was fine. I've never enjoyed public speaking, or being on TV which I did a fair amount of my younger days, but it has gotten harder, not easier as I've aged.

Enjoying this moment of Cat roster building. Happy with Pope's energy. The team he is assembling should be fun to watch, while lacking some of the dazzling talent of recent years -- which got UK nowhere since 2019. Right now having Pope as the coach feels like getting out of a toxic relationship with a woman who initially thrilled you then drove you crazy with all her drama, and finding someone stable who seems to appreciate you. As fans, we're in the stage right now where we are happy just to have found a safe harbor of normalcy. But soon enough we're going to want to feel dazzled again.

Hope you all have a good day.

 

[vhcat70]

Bert, thanks for asking. No, chemo unfinished. According to oncologist, l continue receiving chemo until my last day.

That was my Mom's situation also. Seven+ years.

 

[AustinTXCat]

That was my Mom's situation also. Seven+ years.

Thanks. Provides me hope. Dr. gave me 12-18 months. Currently on month 16.

 

[warrior-cat]

"Right now having Pope as the coach feels like getting out of a toxic relationship with a woman who initially thrilled you then drove you crazy with all her drama, and finding someone stable who seems to appreciate you. As fans, we're in the stage right now where we are happy just to have found a safe harbor of normalcy. But soon enough we're going to want to feel dazzled again."

Good analogy.

 

[warrior-cat]

Thanks. Provides me hope. Dr. gave me 12-18 months. Currently on month 16.

 

[berniecarbo]

Thanks. Provides me hope. Dr. gave me 12-18 months. Currently on month 16.

Best wishes.

 

[vhcat70]

Thanks. Provides me hope. Dr. gave me 12-18 months. Currently on month 16.

Hang in there & fight on, Bro.

Lady friend's husband's dementia is getting worse by the day. She's rightfully torn up & nervous about what to do next (They are the most loaded people I know, so money ain't the problem.). Last night when I saw her at the bridge club she said, "My Mom told me getting old ain't for sissies. Now I know what she meant. ". Tough older lady. Her husband is a hellava nice guy to boot. Retired doc.

 

[storm1507]

Hey everyone, glanced at posts but will catch up later in the week if it rains. Back from the lake....Dad and I caught 4 stripers so meat in the freezer and relief that Dad caught his first couple of fish this year. I also got quite a bit of work done.

I now have work here at home to catch up on before the rain.

Looking good for Cat fans again.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Good morning folks.

Hectic day yesterday. I had to give a speech in front of 500 people, including quite a few I couldn't afford to piss down my leg in front of. I'd been dreading it for weeks. About two hours before hand, I snuck into the auditorium to run through it (I am committed to no notes) and my mind went blank. Then my chest tightened and I could hear my voice cracking. So at that point, the pressure just rocketed.

But then it went very well. By the crowd response, and the seemingly sincere kind words of people who went out of their way to say something nice, it was fine. I've never enjoyed public speaking, or being on TV which I did a fair amount of my younger days, but it has gotten harder, not easier as I've aged.

Enjoying this moment of Cat roster building. Happy with Pope's energy. The team he is assembling should be fun to watch, while lacking some of the dazzling talent of recent years -- which got UK nowhere since 2019. Right now having Pope as the coach feels like getting out of a toxic relationship with a woman who initially thrilled you then drove you crazy with all her drama, and finding someone stable who seems to appreciate you. As fans, we're in the stage right now where we are happy just to have found a safe harbor of normalcy. But soon enough we're going to want to feel dazzled again.

Hope you all have a good day.

Congratulations on the speech. I hated having to do that kind of thing in my 'previous' life. Thank goodness those days are in my rearview mirror. 😊

 

[BBUK]

Congratulations on the speech. I hated having to do that kind of thing in my 'previous' life. Thank goodness those days are in my rearview mirror. 😊

I always get nervous after speeches I have given. Can't figure it out either. No issues during but darn, the shakes afterwards... Been a while though, I regularly speak in front of 20 or so people..no issues . .



Just not bothered that this was the last day at my current agency. I liked my team and offered my continued support....

Not excited about my new agency Monday yet either .... Weird of me...

I am looking forward to it. Want to see if I can max out my capabilities.... This job should test me in that area...

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Congratulations on the speech. I hated having to do that kind of thing in my 'previous' life. Thank goodness those days are in my rearview mirror. 😊

Thanks CatinIl. As I said to my wife last night, I hope the next speech involving me is someone else saying a eulogy over my dead body.

 

[BBUK]

Thanks CatinIl. As I said to my wife last night, I hope the next speech involving me is someone else saying a eulogy over my dead body.

Dang brother....

 

[*CatinIL*]

Thanks CatinIl. As I said to my wife last night, I hope the next speech involving me is someone else saying a eulogy over my dead body.

I hear ya!

 

[BBUK]

I hear ya!

You won't hear him....

 

[UK82]

Baseball fans. Historic day. Impressive stat.

Gehrig Voluntarily Ends Streak at 2,130 Straight Games

 

[warrior-cat]

Hey everyone, glanced at posts but will catch up later in the week if it rains. Back from the lake....Dad and I caught 4 stripers so meat in the freezer and relief that Dad caught his first couple of fish this year. I also got quite a bit of work done.

I now have work here at home to catch up on before the rain.

Looking good for Cat fans again.

You spelled strippers wrong.

 

[warrior-cat]

About eulogies, the one that was given at the last funeral I went to weeks ago (Black Belt friend) was one of the best I have ever heard. Well written and well presented by his brother and daughter. Turned into something of a wake. My wife has recently asked me to do a write up about how I would like to be remembered, but to be honest, I am not sure of what it is I would like people to remember about me. It seems rather self-serving even though I would be dead.

 

[BBUK]

About eulogies, the one that was given at the last funeral I went to weeks ago (Black Belt friend) was one of the best I have ever heard. Well written and well presented by his brother and daughter. Turned into something of a wake. My wife has recently asked me to do a write up about how I would like to be remembered, but to be honest, I am not sure of what it is I would like people to remember about me. It seems rather self-serving even though I would be dead.

Moot scoot boogie....

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 73°F and cloudy. Some fog and drizzle. Good chance for rain around noon. Today's high expected near 81°F.

Popped a breaker on our kitchen island. Reset. Still no power. Awaiting electrician friend.

Happy Friday, y'all.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks. Beautiful day in the east —clear and sunny and cool.

Working from home today so enjoying a long walk after enduring a short jog.

Glad it is Friday. Happy to have an uneventful weekend ahead.

Hope you all have a good day.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning folks.

Hectic day yesterday. I had to give a speech in front of 500 people, including quite a few I couldn't afford to piss down my leg in front of. I'd been dreading it for weeks. About two hours before hand, I snuck into the auditorium to run through it (I am committed to no notes) and my mind went blank. Then my chest tightened and I could hear my voice cracking. So at that point, the pressure just rocketed.

But then it went very well. By the crowd response, and the seemingly sincere kind words of people who went out of their way to say something nice, it was fine. I've never enjoyed public speaking, or being on TV which I did a fair amount of my younger days, but it has gotten harder, not easier as I've aged.

. . . . . .

I gave a lot of talks and presentations and it never got easy, but I could not do it without notes.

The last long talk I gave was for Black History Month at a local. That was the most pressured talk I have ever done. It went over well, or so it seemed, or they may have just been being nice to the guy that they chose to speak!