It’s gotten some better since then, lol. Our local Chinese restaurant is really good, too. How long have you been away?
OT...Kentucky Counties
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Off topic of the original topic of the post, but I grew up in Cincinnati, OH. I lived in Kentucky for 4 years when I was a student at UK. I can name more Kentucky counties than Ohio counties by 3-4x. Not sure why, but that’s always intrigued me. Carry on with your day and the thread.
44 years. Graduated from HHS in 1975. In the early morning following that graduation I watched one friend drown and another drag him from the bottom of a lake on Pine Mountain blue, dead, and revive him. We all survived and left Harlan alive with a nod to Patty Loveless.
Union County, on US 60, the Feed Mill just east of Morganfield, rustic and the best Cajun food around.
My dad was a surveyor in a place where people get rather passionate about an inch of property. He knew everyone including the Ledfords. I first met him at 10 and was in awe of him. In the 60’s he was UK basketball. And the Cats are going to the left of your radio dial. Really? How do you know where my radio is? My dad and I would sit in a dark room and let him paint the picture with words. The best ever, and yea you know it he was from the same place I am, Harlan, Ky.
Holy **** dude. That’s unreal. Sorry to hear of that and glad to hear you’re apparently doing well.
If you make it to Hart County I recommend Devore’s Grocery in Hardyville for a really good greasy burger. If not, they have other things too. Even a different home cooking type meal every day. Closed Sundays.
At Land between the Lakes across from the RV park is a Fish Restaurant that has fantastic food inc Catfish and Hush puppies, Can't remember the name but I will not forget the food. Happy Traveling..
that’s great memories. i am barely of the radio generation. heard his last few years. class of 75. good chance you knew a couple uncles of mine lol.
So, we have some friends that have decided to go with us tomorrow, and are planning to visit the following counties: Henderson, McClean, Ohio, Daviess, Grayson, Hancock, Breckinridge and Meade. Any suggestions in any of these counties would be appreciated. Mainly eateries, b/c it is going to be a long day driving and I'm not sure we will have much time for site seeing.
Family has a big farm in McKee...I think you are East of, is that right? Love it down there...absolutely nothing to do and that is fine by me sometimes.
He is indeed. And he's also still mayor! I think he had a recent stay in the hospital, but he was back home the last I heard and attended the most recent city council meeting. Charles is something else. He frequents Bus Stop Diner pretty frequently.
BTW, I am pretty sure I recognize all of the names you mentioned above, despite you only using their first names. LOL. I''m actually related to the first one. I'm also pretty sure I know who you are. Did your mom and dad operate the old drive-in? If so, I spent many a weekend sitting there shooting the bull with my buddies. I really hated to see it close down, but I am glad I was able to experience it. I think it was one of the very last drive-ins to remain operational in the entire state.
But Papa Manzos has the best pizza and Italian beef!
Well first off, we got 50% more counties (but less than half the people).
Biggest reason, almost every one of those Kentucky counties has a high school named after it. I don't know about every state in the country, but that's not true of Ohio, Texas, Illinois. Seems to be a southern thing. Georgia, Mississippi did it more. And even the states I did a quick look through aren't as consistent as Kentucky is about doing it.
I would bet, 90% of the time a Kentuckian says they're from blank county, they went to that high school.
I grew up in Grayson County. Moved to Hardin 12 years ago. Been all over most of the region you’re traveling today as a land surveyor for 32 years.
Of course, a lot of the “mom and pop” best places likely won’t be open on a Sunday but here’s a few:
Grayson - Farmers Feed Mill - Leitchfield; K’s Cafe - Clarkson (great breakfast).
Meade - Jailhouse pizza near the river in Brandenburg; Little Dave’s Roadhouse - Brandenburg; Otter Creek Tavern - Vine Grove
Breckinridge - Jake’s - Hardinsburg (only open for breakfast and lunch and probably not on Sundays): Green Valley - Irvington
Yes they did. They bought it from Jerry Wilson when I was 5 and his sons are Sam and Arnold. Wade Rasner and I were best friends. Sherwin Carmack, Dave Cole, Jimmy DeBored, Phillip Combs, Nathan Mullins, Donnie Edwards, and Larry Cornett is my Uncle.
You correct. My father and I fished a lot at the lake outside of McKee.
I have to correct myself...the Dairy Freeze is closed on Sunday. I forgot about that when I posted. If you could wait and hit McLean Co. on another day, the Freeze will be worth your wait!
Island burgers will make your tongue slap your eyeballs out. :eyes: Agree with this whole list.
Haven’t read the whole thread so idk if Madison County was mentioned, but Papaleno’s pizza in Berea is fantastic.
I take it you’re on Cumberland this week? That’s cool hope you visit Wilderness Trail Distillery when you return to Danville. Have a lot of friends and family that work there.
I’ll also add that if you like goetta, the pepper pod in Newport is a 24 hour diner with breakfast (at least it was) and they have a goetta omelet that Is probably 3-4 eggs and a half tube of goetta!!! (Big plate full of food).
Also in Newport on Monmouth is an old style chili diner around 8th street (Dixie chili)
From Campbell but live in mason county.
Bracken county- Donna’s (diner in Brooksville)
Coratas- pizza place in Augusta.
Mason county- orourkes pub (maysville). It’s a local bar but it’s a nice place that serves good food (get the pub pizza or the macaroni bites). Clientele is Mostly the business class of mason county.
There is also a nice sit down place called chandlers in maysville on 2nd street (pricey but youre def getting what your paying for)
Bracken county- Donna’s (diner in Brooksville)
Coratas- pizza place in Augusta.
Mason county- orourkes pub (maysville). It’s a local bar but it’s a nice place that serves good food (get the pub pizza or the macaroni bites). Clientele is Mostly the business class of mason county.
There is also a nice sit down place called chandlers in maysville on 2nd street (pricey but youre def getting what your paying for)
I am not from Monroe County, but have spent tons of time there, married a Monroe County girl first time. If you go there, be sure to get a Dovie burger at Dovies, a classic land mark. Also try some Monroe County BBQ, it is the best you will enjoy.
If you make it to Greenup County and like burgers, the Corner Cone has the best. Ask for the Farley burger. Named after one of the local coaches around here.
McLean County, Kentucky. Our only claim to fame is our bridge in Livermore. When you leave land and cross the bridge you are in McLean County, you cross over Rough River then Ohio County and Green River and back on land in McLean County. The big blue bridge, enjoy. We love our CATS in McLean County.
I’d say Dairy freeze is a claim to fame... I just had a burger from there last week
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Lawrence and Johnson counties. First 32 years of my life. Last 33 have been here in Columbia, SC. Went to elementary school in West Van Lear, high school in Louisa and did three different courses in Mayo. Spent nearly 30 years as a computer programmer after a stint of 4 years eating sand for Uncle Sam. Life has had its ups and downs and will soon be over but I can't complain. The good times and family easily outweigh the rest. Though I do wish I could see those Nat's Creek hills swathed with dogwoods and lie in the sedge looking at the huge apple tree on the hill behind our house in West Van Lear once more. But, memories will suffice.
Lawrence and Johnson counties. First 32 years of my life. Last 33 have been here in Columbia, SC. Went to elementary school in West Van Lear, high school in Louisa and did three different courses in Mayo. Spent nearly 30 years as a computer programmer after a stint of 4 years eating sand for Uncle Sam. Life has had its ups and downs and will soon be over but I can't complain. The good times and family easily outweigh the rest. Though I do wish I could see those Nat's Creek hills swathed with dogwoods and lie in the sedge looking at the huge apple tree on the hill behind our house in West Van Lear once more. But, memories will suffice.