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Afternoon D, well we finally got our power back on this morning, went out at 9:47 Sunday night, back on at 10:30. We spent Sunday morning in the basement of our church, then back to the church for the second round Sunday evening, we left when the all clear was given about 10. One tornado went north and one went south of us, both were about15 miles from us. God is great, we had no damage at all, spent most of this afternoon keeping our grandsons bust picking up our neighbors limbs a cutting up part of s tree for them.
 
Good morning from Anneta, KY. Currently 58°F and partly cloudy. Today's high expected around 74°F

Cuz lost power for roughly 26 hours. High winds sent a tree through a neighbor's roof into his kitchen and living room. What a mess.

Happy Hump Day, y'all.

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Morning Legionnaires!

63° this morning with almost no wind (unusual for here). Today's high to be in the low 80's.

Had one softball game last night as the second one was cancelled due to rain. We won by run rule (Now 11-1). Don't remember what the score was. I did not play the first game as we had 14 players last night and I was scheduled to pitch the second one so...no numbers for me.

Had the consultation with the oral surgeon in Norman OK yesterday and will have the implants done on Monday at 0800hrs. Will not be able to play in next Tuesday's games.

Well, you grinders know the deal, the hump part of this week is around mid-night tonight since most if not all had Monday off.

Stay safe out there and God Bless.
 
Hey folks. Busy day at work so I'll just say hello, wish everyone well and check in later.

Let's hope today is a good news day for the Men's basketball team. Pope needs a little more offensive firepower in the mix or he could get off to a bad start here, and we all know how fickle the fan base can be if that happens. I'd love to see him succeed. I think he could really heal the culture, but it is all meaningless without a very high level of success.
 
After a tornado destroyed our post office, they moved it to a mini mall area with unlimited parking. I went by Tuesday. There was two people parked right by the front door in a no parking area. Both were 50 or so and healthy looking. I am 77 with a bad leg and parked 40 yards away in the regular parking lot. My doctor offered me a parking permit, but I told him others needed to park close more than I do.
 
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Cards take 2 out of 3 in Cincy. Winners of 9 of 11. Back to .500 record.
I'm kind of worried though. The big 3 in the bullpen are being overworked. Helsey leads the league in saves, but his last 3 were struggles. They need some rest the bullpen wins. Offense is picking up. They say Jim Edmonds has been working with Goldy and he is starting to hit the ball hard. If he and Arenado pick up, my confidence will grow a little.
 
I'm kind of worried though. The big 3 in the bullpen are being overworked. Helsey leads the league in saves, but his last 3 were struggles. They need some rest the bullpen wins. Offense is picking up. They say Jim Edmonds has been working with Goldy and he is starting to hit the ball hard. If he and Arenado pick up, my confidence will grow a little.

Oh don't get me wrong, I'm not confident they will end up being really good. Just happy and shocked how quickly they went from last place and like ten games under to a .500 team.
 
Good morning from Nolin Lake near Anneta, KY. Currently 54°F and clear. Expecting 77°F for our high.

I also hiked yesterday training up for upcoming Iceland trip. 2.3 miles in 46 minutes on these back roads dodging traffic. 15% grade in some places leading from lake to main road. Rested. Hiked back. Peripheral Neuropathy remains a constant challenge for me since cancer began. Hike from harbor to Arctic Circle on Island of Grimsey is 3.7 km or 2.2 miles.

Enjoying another vacation. Great day to be alive.

Wishing y'all a good one.

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Good morning all,

Back at it in the same place. Was kind of looking for the basement in the Alamo but darn, this place has one.....

"Only" have to go to the DC VA tomorrow early, then I'm finished for a couple days driving in this rat raced swamp.

I am thankful... Have a day you'll remember in a good way.
 
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Kentucky counties represented at the Russellville convention (Kentucky secession vote sat up by a confederate government). 68 out of 114 counties (a majority) sent delegates. The state seceded from the union in December 1861. And is represented on the confederate flag as the 13th star or state. A fact very rarely reported.

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Good morning folks.

Been at work for 90 minutes already. I find myself getting in earlier and earlier to stay on top of things.

Beautiful day in the east. Went for a walk right after getting up. It was cool and clear and the sky was dazzling as the sun rose.

Not much else happening right now. I'm disappointed the kid Pope was targeting Jaxson Robinson decided to stay in the draft -- and likely go undrafted -- rather than come to Kentucky. There is only one thing that motivates any of these kids today, and it's not the legacy and status of Kentucky's historic program. You either have to convince kids you are their very best option to get to that NBA money fast - which was Calipari's schtick - or pay them up front through the NIL at a level that surpasses rivals. I like Pope, but to potential recruits he's just another guy who has never put anyone in the NBA so why trust your future to him? It may be a while before Kentucky figures out a formula to overcome that reality.

Ah well. It's a long way to next season and things can change. Have a god day folks.
 
Good morning folks.

Been at work for 90 minutes already. I find myself getting in earlier and earlier to stay on top of things.

Beautiful day in the east. Went for a walk right after getting up. It was cool and clear and the sky was dazzling as the sun rose.

Not much else happening right now. I'm disappointed the kid Pope was targeting Jaxson Robinson decided to stay in the draft -- and likely go undrafted -- rather than come to Kentucky. There is only one thing that motivates any of these kids today, and it's not the legacy and status of Kentucky's historic program. You either have to convince kids you are their very best option to get to that NBA money fast - which was Calipari's schtick - or pay them up front through the NIL at a level that surpasses rivals. I like Pope, but to potential recruits he's just another guy who has never put anyone in the NBA so why trust your future to him? It may be a while before Kentucky figures out a formula to overcome that reality.

Ah well. It's a long way to next season and things can change. Have a god day folks.

I see conflicting statements about Robinson. No announcement but is it a done deal he stayed in the draft?
 
Good morning all,

At the DC VA... Had the "little" blood drawn. Getting ready to drop a pint.

Drove to DC four days this week. Hope that never happens again. I am thankful but DC traffic is special.

Just 26 miles but one day took almost two hours to get home.

Have a great day. My day off.... Got to work around the house when I get home and get My Darling's inspection on her car done.... Today!
 
Good morning folks. Very relieved that it is Friday.

Another truly extraordinary day in the east. I've been upping my running a bit since I've lost that excess weight and it was a cool, clear day for it.

Spent some time watching Kentucky's new recruit Jaxson Robinson in BYU games against Kansas, Baylor, etc. I believe he'll be a fan favorite.

Quick story: A close friend retired about three weeks ago. We had a big send off. I was tasked to give the farewell speech. I met his family: Wife of many years, two sons in their 20s.

He calls me this week and wants to have lunch. I was thinking it was a little soon after his departure, but sure. As we sit down he hits me with this: He's getting a divorce! And right away. He says no huge issues, his wife just had told him that she wasn't happy, he realized he wasn't happy, and rather than be unhappy for some of his remaining good years trying to fix it, they decided to call it quits as soon as legally possible. I was shocked, but I guess you never know...

Back to work. I hope there's a good weekend ahead of all of you.
 
Kentucky counties represented at the Russellville convention (Kentucky secession vote sat up by a confederate government). 68 out of 114 counties (a majority) sent delegates. The state seceded from the union in December 1861. And is represented on the confederate flag as the 13th star or state. A fact very rarely reported.

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Not to start an argument, but don't see how any group other than the state government could represent that a state seceded. Were there elections run by the state/counties that sent the delegates that "represented' said counties? Thanks.
 
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Because of the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers, far western KY had more in common with Tenn than Ky. There were numerous meetings between west KY and West TN about forming a new state. That ended when TN seceded. 68 KY counties did meet and form a confederate gov with Bowling Green as the capital.
It had nothing to do with having anything in common culturally with TN. KY, VA, TN, and NC were all basically the same state in 1861. There was even talk of forming a ''border state'' confederacy. After the deep south seceded. With KY, VA, NC, TN, AR, and Maryland.


The issue in KY. Was unionists felt slavery was best protected in the union. Where as secessionists thought slavery was best protected in the confederacy. It was a political disagreement based on slavery. Regarding the confederate government. The pro-secession group boycotted the 1861 elections. So its hard to say which government was really represenative. The Frankfort government was made up of pro-slavery unionists. Some kentucky union soldiers joined the confederate army after the EP. And after the union army began recruiting slaves.


There's a postwar myth that KY was some ardent pro-union state. Couldn't be further from the truth. The state was pro-union so long as slavery was allowed in the state.
 
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Not to start an argument, but don't see how any group other than the state government could represent that a state seceded. Were there elections run by the state/counties that sent the delegates that "represented' said counties? Thanks.
The citizens voted to sent a delegate to the convention. Where they met for 3 days and seceded. They were recognized by the confederate government. Added to the flag, had represenatives, and 2 govenors. KY and Missouri both held represenatives in confederate congress. Confederate generals tried to enforce the confederate conscription in KY. Because it was techncially a state in the confederacy. In my hometown of Glasgow. The 25thTN rode up to Glasgow to enforce the conscription act. And was met by the 37thKY USA infantry and a little skirmish ensued.
 
It had nothing to do with having anything in common culturally with TN. KY, VA, TN, and NC were all basically the same state in 1861. There was even talk of forming a ''border state'' confederacy. After the deep south seceded. With KY, VA, NC, TN, AR, and Maryland.


The issue in KY. Was unionists felt slavery was best protected in the union. Where as secessionists thought slavery was best protected in the confederacy. It was a political disagreement based on slavery. Regarding the confederate government. The pro-secession group boycotted the 1861 elections. So its hard to say which government was really represenative. The Frankfort government was made up of pro-slavery unionists. Some kentucky union soldiers joined the confederate army after the EP. And after the union army began recruiting slaves.


There's a postwar myth that KY was some ardent pro-union state. Couldn't be further from the truth. The state was pro-union so long as slavery was allowed in the state.
In the 1860's, the Tenn and Cumberland Rivers formed a barrier that was not so easily crossed as today. It made it easier to do trade with each other with no rivers to cross and in many cases they had more in common with each other than with other parts of the states.
 
In the 1860's, the Tenn and Cumberland Rivers formed a barrier that was not so easily crossed as today. It made it easier to do trade with each other with no rivers to cross and in many cases they had more in common with each other than with other parts of the states.
Ecenomically sure. Middle TN and Central KY weren't that different either. Eastern KY and Eastern TN were both rock solid unionist areas. Western KY and Western TN were the cotton planters. Middle TN/KY were the tobacco planters. And the eastern parts just wanted to be left alone in the mountains.
 
The citizens voted to sent a delegate to the convention. Where they met for 3 days and seceded. They were recognized by the confederate government. Added to the flag, had represenatives, and 2 govenors. KY and Missouri both held represenatives in confederate congress. Confederate generals tried to enforce the confederate conscription in KY. Because it was techncially a state in the confederacy. In my hometown of Glasgow. The 25thTN rode up to Glasgow to enforce the conscription act. And was met by the 37thKY USA infantry and a little skirmish ensued.
Yes what you write did happen, but what citizens (all registered voters were informed?) voted & where? State or county approved elections at standard voting locations? Who was allowed to vote? I mean what were the vote totals in each county vs. in a normal state-run election? Were those "elections" widely publicized in each county? Without better data, I feel these were "rump"/rigged elections. JMO.
 
Yes what you write did happen, but what citizens (all registered voters were informed?) voted & where? State or county approved elections at standard voting locations? Who was allowed to vote? I mean what were the vote totals in each county vs. in a normal state-run election? Were those "elections" widely publicized in each county? Without better data, I feel these were "rump"/rigged elections. JMO.
I'll try to get more info on that. But if you read the secession document it says the state government has trampled on the people's true decision. If you recall, TN's legislature was pro-union as well. But they kicked it out to the population to vote on. Kentucky's legislature didn't do that out of fears the state would secede.
 
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