by Bill's Spirit
Member since:
March 3, 2006

Our New - Kentucky - State of Mind

September 09, 2009 11:55 AM EDT
views: 147 | rating: 10/10 (22 votes) | comments: 34

As some people know, my gal and I are currently staying in Kentucky.

Some of the most significant changes we've been enjoying and adjusting to are: cleaner air, less light pollution, the sounds of crickets and peepers at night and the views of squirrels and birds during the day. The nearest town is twelve miles away; and they do not have a strip mall.

Last night one of our neighbors visitors had their car alarm set off by a squirrel. It was the first time we'd heard that noise in over four weeks. We used to hear that noise four times a week.

We LOVE the Country.

Here are a few pics from our stay. I wish I could share more.

 

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Welcome to Kentucky

 

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The George Thomas House - a restored historical home - Headquarters of the Vanceburg, KY Historical Society

 

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Restored Train Station - a wonderful exhibit of old military uniforms is displayed inside

 

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View of the Ohio River from the Veterans Memorial Park

 

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One of the larger spider webs found in the brush growing outside of our temporary abode

 

Best Wishes From Kentucky

 

Peace To All
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Comments: 34

peaceful~soothing~ =)

That spider web is gorgeous!!!
adam w. Sep 11, 2009, 3:23pm EDT
We in Kentucky find in a nice place to live. No Swatting allowed in the state. ;.)

Great post Bill!
Sandra H. Sep 9, 2009, 12:04pm EDT
What gorgeous photos! It looks like a beautiful place to be!
MrsRoad Runner Sep 9, 2009, 12:06pm EDT
Right on!
it is nice to be where it is just a little slower, and quieter hu!
A Parameswaran N. Sep 9, 2009, 12:38pm EDT
just wonderful! would love to visit someday!

A P
Teresa A. Sep 9, 2009, 12:51pm EDT
Awesome!
Franklin Newman Sep 9, 2009, 12:51pm EDT
It's certainly more intersting than this Idaho mess.
Sharon P. Sep 9, 2009, 2:17pm EDT
Wonderful photos Bill, thanks.
I just managed to get back on line after moving myself.
penni d. Sep 9, 2009, 2:23pm EDT
hey, Bill...I just came from Kentucky!! around Utica, I got to eat fresh garden offerings, saw a dead coyote,watched the meteor shower from a hayfield, and got to visit Ohhio County, where my Mom was born, then poke around the vintage shops in my granny's old hometown...Much fun, and the air was great! Did you guys ever get a new computer?
Bill's Spirit Sep 14, 2009, 11:21am EDT
Penni - Thanks for the comment and sharing of your own Kentucky visit. Nope, we are still computerless and living off of one to two hours per week at the local library. We miss Gathering on a regular basis immensely.
Xuong V. Sep 9, 2009, 2:25pm EDT
Nice pic!:)
Ruthi C. Sep 9, 2009, 2:49pm EDT
Bill, the photo of the Ohio River is magnificent!

I lived in Cave City, and Bowling Green, KY for years...love the country!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Sep 9, 2009, 5:19pm EDT
Beautiful photos, what a great area to live in. Best of luck to you both and enjoy.
Sandre M. Sep 9, 2009, 6:10pm EDT
Kentucky looks pretty lush, not like my neck of the woods this time of year! Glad you are enjoying the countryside.
Dorothy H. Sep 9, 2009, 6:59pm EDT
Beautiful! I've been living out in the country for a number of years now. No city noise, and no lights, except the moon and starts at night.

Little bitty twon about 6 miles away, and another little town 18 miles away in the opposite direction.

Congratulations!
Beth G. Sep 9, 2009, 11:37pm EDT
These were really wonderful photos! Kentucky can be quite pretty.
Lee P. Sep 9, 2009, 11:42pm EDT
Spiders...Ewwwwww. Your other pictures were charming. It must be a Kentucky sort of summer. I spent some time there this summer and also enjoyed myself. The roads are still a little primative unless you are on a major highway. But that's part of the charm. LOL
Jan S. Sep 10, 2009, 1:27am EDT
Wonderful photos! I love Kentucky, too. It is a beautiful state with lots of historic and natural attractions.
Gary L. Sep 10, 2009, 2:47am EDT
I have been to Vanceburg MANY times and it IS a wonderful small river town.
I have relatives who live about 80 miles southeast of there.
joseph k. Sep 10, 2009, 8:40am EDT
nice
Shirl T. Sep 10, 2009, 10:23am EDT
BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, I LIVE ABOUT 2 AND A HALF HOURS FROM CICCY OHIO IN SOMERSET KY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO GO TO OHIO TO MY DAUGHTERS THIS WEEKEND FOR MY GRAND DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY
Beautiful country, Bill (and donna), clean air and crickets, peepers and gorgeous surrounding are a HUGE plus. I've never been there...

Marilyn
Sunaura *. Sep 10, 2009, 1:05pm EDT
Fantastic to be one with Nature
That view is gorgeous! Thanks for taking me along.
Rachel W. Sep 10, 2009, 10:33pm EDT
Beautiful pics.
Anita D. Sep 11, 2009, 12:02am EDT
Looks wonderful. Spider webs can be beautiful.
Joseph Breunig Sep 11, 2009, 3:12pm EDT
Lovely pictures; I've always appreciated a more rural setting (over the "big" city)! --Joe
Angela A. Sep 12, 2009, 6:13pm EDT
That's so very beautiful!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Bill's Spirit Sep 14, 2009, 11:24am EDT
Thanks to everyone for their comments.

With our computer time so restricted I cannot respond to everyone individually.

It's nice to see that so many people have Kentucky connections and memories of their own. Wow! Thanks for sharing those.

Peace To All
Idea! We've got two laptops, anyone else? Want to start a commune? What d'you think, Bill? :)
Bill's Spirit Sep 18, 2009, 1:07pm EDT
Two laptops makes a Commune ?? What ??
Ann J. Sep 14, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
I live in S.Ohio,not far from where the Scioto River meets the Ohio River.
kendra s. Oct 11, 2009, 12:47pm EDT
Beautiful pics
Chas Andrews Nov 4, 2009, 5:01pm EST
great pics. sorry to hear what happened...

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