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[warrior-cat]

MORNING D-LEGIONNAIRES!

39° this morning with a high of 66° on tap. Winds will be moderate (15-20 mph) which is normal for this state. Almost always good kite flying winds here. Most of the time you only need hold them up in the wind and let them go. No running required. For the almost lazy people (you have to make the effort to get out).

Bat Cats continue to swing away and win. Yes, their 17-game win streak was broken the other day, but they won again last night so... Told my wife if we ever get enough money for her to retire early, we will move close to around the Lexington area 30-50 miles out in the sticks somewhere but close enough where I could go to games (baseball, basketball, and football) during the seasons. We have spent a few weekends just looking at property around the surrounding area and she is sold on the idea. Plus, I could get in a few Reds and Bengals games too. Ahhhh, heaven.

You folks working get out there and get over that Hump today and God Bless.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

MORNING D-LEGIONNAIRES!

39° this morning with a high of 66° on tap. Winds will be moderate (15-20 mph) which is normal for this state. Almost always good kite flying winds here. Most of the time you only need hold them up in the wind and let them go. No running required. For the almost lazy people (you have to make the effort to get out).

Bat Cats continue to swing away and win. Yes, their 17-game win streak was broken the other day, but they won again last night so... Told my wife if we ever get enough money for her to retire early, we will move close to around the Lexington area 30-50 miles out in the sticks somewhere but close enough where I could go to games (baseball, basketball, and football) during the seasons. We have spent a few weekends just looking at property around the surrounding area and she is sold on the idea. Plus, I could get in a few Reds and Bengals games too. Ahhhh, heaven.

You folks working get out there and get over that Hump today and God Bless.

My wife's childhood home fits your description of 30-50 miles out in the sticks. She was from Estill County and the county seat is Irvine. It is on the Kentucky River and was founded as a railroad town. Nobody would mess with you and if they did you could handle it.

The only problem in that area and other rural counties surrounding the area is the drug problem. It is out of control. That is a huge problem in Eastern Kentucky but also about every other place in America.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League.

The Kentucky recruits looked good in the McD AA game last night. Wagner was MVP after taking over in the second half and overcoming a double-digit deficit for the win. Edwards and Bradshaw looked like guys at the upper half of the run of nice players Cal had between 2010-2017. Reed had some moments - looks like a guy who can be what we thought Fredrick might be, a competent back-up at both guard positions.

yeah, I know. A high school all star game. But these kids clearly were playing hard and trying to win. And talent is talent. At a minimum a little hope in a low period for Kentucky hoops.

Hope all you folks have a good day.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Morning

Another pleasant day ahead with a temperature now of 59° as we creep up to 84°. Not much happening other than a day we have been looking forward to for a long time.

A Chicken Salad Chick Restaurant has a grand opening today in our little town. We finally made the big time. I had to drive either to Ocala or Clearwater to eat in one before but now it will be just down the road. You know where I am going today, Happy Days are here again.

I trust all are well and in good spirits and health.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good Morning

Another pleasant day ahead with a temperature now of 59° as we creep up to 84°. Not much happening other than a day we have been looking forward to for a long time.

A Chicken Salad Chick Restaurant has a grand opening today in our little town. We finally made the big time. I had to drive either to Ocala or Clearwater to eat in one before but now it will be just down the road. You know where I am going today, Happy Days are here again.

I trust all are well and in good spirits and health.

You know Sawnee, the humble chicken salad sandwich executed with skill and generosity on just the right kind of bread, is an under-appreciated high point in American culture. And the option to get it with bacon is a bonus. Looks like you might have a new go-to spot!

 

[Creed Bratton]

My wife's childhood home fits your description of 30-50 miles out in the sticks. She was from Estill County and the county seat is Irvine. It is on the Kentucky River and was founded as a railroad town. Nobody would mess with you and if they did you could handle it.

The only problem in that area and other rural counties surrounding the area is the drug problem. It is out of control. That is a huge problem in Eastern Kentucky but also about every other place in America.

My daughter had a golf tournament over there last year and it was my first time in Estill County. It's a very pretty area. What's funny was that some sort of train festival was going on that day and they would blow a train horn every few minutes. I couldn't tell you how many bad shots I saw because in the middle of their swing a loud horn would blow and cause them to shank it. 😂😂

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

My daughter had a golf tournament over there last year and it was my first time in Estill County. It's a very pretty area. What's funny was that some sort of train festival was going on that day and they would blow a train horn every few minutes. I couldn't tell you how many bad shots I saw because in the middle of their swing a loud horn would blow and cause them to shank it. 😂😂

Hell that would probably help my game!

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning folks. It is about 60°F and sunny. We did have some frost this morning.

I don't look forward to the final four. I am just disappointed in basketball this year.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

My daughter had a golf tournament over there last year and it was my first time in Estill County. It's a very pretty area. What's funny was that some sort of train festival was going on that day and they would blow a train horn every few minutes. I couldn't tell you how many bad shots I saw because in the middle of their swing a loud horn would blow and cause them to shank it. 😂😂

Creed: That would actually make watching golf more interesting to me. We ask 16-year old high school kids to sink a critical free throw with hundreds of fans howling, screaming, waving stuff and causing every imaginable distraction. But if someone accidentally sneezes during a professional golf tournament some 32-year-old acts like its an assassination attempt.

There should be stands on both sides of a PGA tee, and ringing the putting green. Let people bring whistles, horns, giant signs to wave. Now that, I'd watch!

 

[Sawnee Cat]

You know Sawnee, the humble chicken salad sandwich executed with skill and generosity on just the right kind of bread, is an under-appreciated high point in American culture. And the option to get it with bacon is a bonus. Looks like you might have a new go-to spot!

Chicken salad has been a part of the South for many generations. Adding a few slices of bacon just make it better. The franchise started in Auburn, AL by a couple that sold their product going door to door. Sounds like a lot like how the Colonel got started.

I had never thought of a chicken salad restaurant but this one is good and very, very successful. It started in 2008 and now has 280 (281 as of today) in 19 states. The American Dream still lives in the hearts of those who go to work and just do it.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

My daughter had a golf tournament over there last year and it was my first time in Estill County. It's a very pretty area. What's funny was that some sort of train festival was going on that day and they would blow a train horn every few minutes. I couldn't tell you how many bad shots I saw because in the middle of their swing a loud horn would blow and cause them to shank it. 😂😂

It is truly a railroad town. Ravenna was built by the L & N Railroad. Estill County High School is named the "Engineers" and a train is their mascot.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

It is truly a railroad town. Ravenna was built by the L & N Railroad. Estill County High School is named the "Engineers" and a train is their mascot.

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Ravenna looks a lot like the town I grew up back in the 1960s and 1970s. Town maxed out at around 1,000 people in that era. It was built by C&O Railroad at the turn of the 20th Century. Our high school nickname was The Big Trains. Sadly, the school is closed, the town has lost a little bit of population, but my parents are still there.

Here's a video someone did - likely way more than anyone wants to watch - the speaker is the aunt of a kid in my high school class, so that gives you some idea of the size of the town. (If you want to jump ahead, at EXACTLY 7:32-7:34 the video skims past my parents' house...lol.)

Historic Silver Grove, Kentucky - History in Your Own Backyard

historyinyourownbackyard.com

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

It is truly a railroad town. Ravenna was built by the L & N Railroad. Estill County High School is named the "Engineers" and a train is their mascot.

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The Louisville and Nashville Railroad took a chance on May 2, 1968 and hired me.

What a fine company.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Ravenna looks a lot like the town I grew up back in the 1960s and 1970s. Town maxed out at around 1,000 people in that era. It was built by C&O Railroad at the turn of the 20th Century. Our high school nickname was The Big Trains. Sadly, the school is closed, the town has lost a little bit of population, but my parents are still there.

Here's a video someone did - likely way more than anyone wants to watch - the speaker is the aunt of a kid in my high school class, so that gives you some idea of the size of the town. (If you want to jump ahead, at EXACTLY 7:32-7:34 the video skims past my parents' house...lol.)

Historic Silver Grove, Kentucky - History in Your Own Backyard

historyinyourownbackyard.com

Silver Grove could be a bigger version of Smiths Grove.

Here is an old picture of the L&N Depot in Smiths Grove:

I was born and raised 10 miles north of here in Park City, an even smaller town.

 

[vhcat70]

It is truly a railroad town. Ravenna was built by the L & N Railroad. Estill County High School is named the "Engineers" and a train is their mascot.

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Really neat.

Ravenna, Italy is highly underappreciated both historically and for its fantastic art mosaics.

For starters:

 

[BBUK]

Creed: That would actually make watching golf more interesting to me. We ask 16-year old high school kids to sink a critical free throw with hundreds of fans howling, screaming, waving stuff and causing every imaginable distraction. But if someone accidentally sneezes during a professional golf tournament some 32-year-old acts like its an assassination attempt.

There should be stands on both sides of a PGA tee, and ringing the putting green. Let people bring whistles, horns, giant signs to wave. Now that, I'd watch!

Happy Golf...

Who'd a thunk it...

😅 Apollo, Apollo, Apollo...

 

[BBUK]

😯 @_Rooster

 

[BBUK]

Hello all,


I am feeling awfully light... Mighty light, extremely light...............ridiculously light...... STUPID LIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I completed the wire transfer on my house payment about an hour ago....

Waiting for it to clear ................................... to the correct party...........

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[UK_fan_41102]

How many here on this thread watch the American Heros Channel AHC and the WW1&2 shows and the Vietnam shows? I Think I've seen them all , at least twice. There are some amazing videos.

Anyway, stay sharp D-Ler's, you never know when this bunch will show up 👽👽👽👽👽👽

Imo, this is by far the best Vietnam War documentary out there. As for WW2, I've watched quite a few that were good.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Imo, this is by far the best Vietnam War documentary out there. As for WW2, I've watched quite a few that were good.

I'll need to watch that the next time I see it on PBS. Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[*CatinIL*]

How many of you folks watch KY Afield? I love this show. It's on KET on Sat/Sun. I like seeing the different places around KY they take you...

 

[AustinTXCat]

How many of you folks watch KY Afield? I love this show. It's on KET on Sat/Sun. I like seeing the different places around KY they take you...

My cousin who lives on Nolin Lake: every episode without fail.

Me: Whenever I visit.

 

[*CatinIL*]

My cousin who lives on Nolin Lake: every episode without fail.

Me: Whenever I visit.

They had an episode on Nolin a few weeks ago.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

I'll need to watch that the next time I see it on PBS. Thanks for the heads-up!

If you have an Amazon subscription, you can watch it on there. It's 10 episodes and 17+ hours long.

 

[*CatinIL*]

My cousin who lives on Nolin Lake: every episode without fail.

Me: Whenever I visit.

I like the when they show what baits they use for fishing...of course, who knows how long they film those shows.

 

[AustinTXCat]

I like the when they show what baits they use for fishing...of course, who knows how long they film those shows.

Kentucky Afield is the longest continuously-running outdoors television show in the USA.

I'm watching latest episode now. Yep, Nolin Lake.

 

[BBUK]

I used to like Jacques Cousteau or however it was.... (Always liked this song...)

 

[BBUK]

Both ends burning but that's still okay. I am thankful...

Doing our re-walkthrough with builder in the morning, then taking My Darling to a new dinner spot we've yet to try.

Then back to tie up all the final packing before the movers get here next week.

Then the fun starts rejuvenating this place...

God Bless your rest...,

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Morning D

The weather report is pleasant this morning. 58° and once the sun come up we should reach 85°. 0% chance of rain.

I am looking to get away for a few days to celebrate our wedding anniversary. May head down to Everglades City and Naples beach. I may book it today.

I am purging my office am got about half way through it. I am digging in some more today. The yard boy is coming today to mow and trim. My yard work is finished for now and the next several weeks when I will be putting down some cypress mulch.

Trust all are well and you are in our prayers.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 61°F and cloudy. Rain chances increasing around noon. Possible thunderstorms. Today's high may hit 79°F.

Fort Hood soldier, Daniel Perry, is accused of shooting a Black Lives Matter protestor in self-defense. Perry on trial now. Hope he's acquitted.

Kitchen remodel continues. Painful, dusty mess.

Flying out 3 weeks from tomorrow. April 21st is a Texas state holiday (San Jacinto Day). Rather than working, I'll leave by bus early for the airport on that Friday. Allegiant Air departs out of new terminal. Chance to check out the food offerings

Wishing all an awesome Thursday.

 

[warrior-cat]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

52° this morning with moderate winds. Today's high in the low 60's with a possibility of thunderstorms. Getting more rain than normal so far this year which means my fishing holes should be better. Hopefully.

Had a 117/73 BP last night before bed. Still very weak and lightheaded throughout the day but my doctor wants to wait until the first of May after I have seen oral surgeon (Monday's implants operation) and the cardiologist (13 April) to decide whether to change dose or type of med.

Today starts the regular season of MLB with the Reds at home against the Pirates at 3pm central. Have internet TV and an App that might allow me to get the game. Crossing fingers and eyes for luck.

Training my student today (late morning) and then on to lunch with a couple of friends. Got to get some eating out the next few days because I will be on liquids and soft foods for a while (month or so) after surgery. Well, one good thing is my weight loss plan will be ramped up.

You folks enjoy your day, be safe out there, and God Bless. Our Father who art in Heaven...you know the rest.

 

[Creed Bratton]

How many of you folks watch KY Afield? I love this show. It's on KET on Sat/Sun. I like seeing the different places around KY they take you...

Who is the host now? Didn't Tim Farmer retire/quit?

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 35° and clear here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring sunny skies and a high of 63°.

Have a great day.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Ramping up, getting up, and shutting up.

Yes I am...

Enjoy your day(s) today...

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Both ends burning but that's still okay. I am thankful...

Doing our re-walkthrough with builder in the morning, then taking My Darling to a new dinner spot we've yet to try.

Then back to tie up all the final packing before the movers get here next week.

Then the fun starts rejuvenating this place...

God Bless your rest...,

That sounds exciting. Always nice to move into a new home although there is a lot of work to do. We are thankful and happy for you.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Cool and clear in the east.

Can't believe it is baseball season. When I was a kid, Cincinnati got the well-deserved honor of being the lone game on Opening Day on a Monday by virtue of being the oldest professional franchise. And even across the river we got the day off from school in case we wanted to go and watch the large Opening Day parade in Cincy. That had been going on since the 1800s and was a big deal for a kid who loved baseball.

Of course, tradition doesn't stand a chance up against Television Dollars so that went away. I imagine they'll still have a parade but it won't officially mark the start of the major league season for all of baseball any more.

As for 2023, I've been able to muster a little excitement to see how the young pitching staff anchored by Greene and Lodolo does.

Hope you all have a good day.

 

[warrior-cat]

Good morning folks.

Cool and clear in the east.

Can't believe it is baseball season. When I was a kid, Cincinnati got the well-deserved honor of being the lone game on Opening Day on a Monday by virtue of being the oldest professional franchise. And even across the river we got the day off from school in case we wanted to go and watch the large Opening Day parade in Cincy. That had been going on since the 1800s and was a big deal for a kid who loved baseball.

Of course, tradition doesn't stand a chance up against Television Dollars so that went away. I imagine they'll still have a parade but it won't officially mark the start of the major league season for all of baseball any more.

As for 2023, I've been able to muster a little excitement to see how the young pitching staff anchored by Greene and Lodolo does.

Hope you all have a good day.

I am curious to see how much game time is shortened because of shorter pitch clock this year.
MLB has different time limits for the pitch clock depending on the situation. They are:

• 15 seconds with no runners on base.
• 20 seconds with runners on.
• 30 seconds between batters.

I know a couple of years back (not sure when) they cut down on the amount of time outside the batter's box (between pitches) for batters. Viewing replay for calls kind of took the time that saved back. Also wonder how much affect the non-shift rule will have on hits and scoring.

 

[berniecarbo]

I am curious to see how much game time is shortened because of shorter pitch clock this year.
MLB has different time limits for the pitch clock depending on the situation. They are:

• 15 seconds with no runners on base.
• 20 seconds with runners on.
• 30 seconds between batters.

I know a couple of years back (not sure when) they cut down on the amount of time outside the batter's box (between pitches) for batters. Viewing replay for calls kind of took the time that saved back. Also wonder how much affect the non-shift rule will have on hits and scoring.

I read something (not sure of accuracy) that in minor league games it was something like 23 minutes on average.