Kentucky Afield Radio Program with Tim Farmer

Kentucky Afield’s Tim FarmerKentucky Afield Radio is a “Public Forum” that addresses issues affecting the hunting, fishing, trapping and boating sports in the Bluegrass.  The host is Tim Farmer, of Kentucky Afield Television.Kentucky Afield Radio provides advice from from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife experts - the kind of advice you won’t find anywhere else AND the kind of advice that could make all the difference in whether you return home defeated or delirious.Not only will Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Personnel provide you with tips,  well-known sportsmen and women also share their wisdom. Callers even have a chance to ask questions about their favorite subjects associated with wildlife-related recreation. Kentucky Afield Radio airs each Sunday night from 6-8 p.m. Eastern/5-7 p.m. Central from its flagship station, WKYW-AM 1490 in downtown Frankfort.  The show will begin syndication throughout portions of the state on March 30.Other stations carrying Kentucky Afield Radio beginning March 30 include WKCM-AM 1160 in Hawesville; WBGN-AM 1340 in Bowling Green; WNBS-AM 1340 in Murray; WLYE-FM 94.1 in Glasgow; and WLXO-FM 96.1 in Lexington. More stations may be added as demand for the program grows.MyHuntingandFishing.Com is a proud sponsor of Kentucky Afield Radio.  Replays of each show can be heard exclusively on their website starting March 30th.

To learn more about Tim Farmer and Kentucky’s Fish and Wildlife, visit The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.  You’ll also want to Sign Up for the Kentucky Afield Newsletter.

*** To get a great “feel” for the one-of-a-kind Kentucky Afield experience, watch today’s Featured Video to the right.    Turtle man….  I now know fear.

President Bill Clinton Visit Kentucky

Ex-President, and “First Gentleman?” hopeful, Bill Clinton spoke at Frankfort’s Convention Center Tuesday.  More than 3,000 people listened as he touched on issues and told why they should support Hillary Clinton for Presidency.

He touched on the three E’s:  Energy, Education, and the Economy.

President Clinton also spoke before a group in Paris.  He gave a  30-minute speech that was mostly geared toward veteran’s issues and the need to invest in clean coal technologies and other alternative energy sources.

He described Hillary as a veterans advocate, noting that she serves on the U.S. Senate’s Armed Services Committee.

“She’ll stick with them,” he said. “She won’t forget about them when she gets elected president.”

Former Miss America Heather French Henry was also on hand and described herself as a “Clinton fan.” She praised Hillary Clinton for helping her with the Heather French Henry Foundation for Veterans.

Western Kentucky Upsets Drake and Carves out Their Own Shining Moment

The University of Kentucky’s dancing days may be over for now (losing Patterson all but killed us), but just wait until next year - I guarantee they’ll be in the running.  At least I don’t have to do the whole naked dancing on the patio thing. Fortunately, we don’t have to wait for next year to enjoy Western Kentucky and the University of Louisville.  Louisville, of course won their game.  It really wasn’t even a question of if they’d win, but by how much they’d win by.Western Kentucky is the biggest story right now, though.  They could very well own the “one shining moment” of the tournament.  TY ROGERS’ long 25 foot shot that ended the game, in overtime for extra drama, has been shown again and again to the delight of everyone.

That’s what this tournament’s all about, to me.  Of course we enjoy watching the superstars do what they do so well, but when a kid who’s name probably hasn’t been mentioned on ESPN all year steps up and wins a game for their team and school - WHOOSH!  Magic.

The magic is all the more enjoyable when the magician has on a UK (next year, I tell you), U of L, or Western Kentucky jersey.

Congratulations to Western and Louisville - and also congratulations to the University of Kentucky Wildcats.  They finished the regular season strong - and what a lot of people don’t realize is that it’s tough to learn a new system with a new coach.  They just have to start believing in themselves and start trusting their new coach.  Remember when Pitino arrived at UK, he took us to the Glory Land, but it wasn’t overnight.

We’ll get there again - I feel it in my blood!!

Yessssssssss! UK

Just when it looked like it might be a pipe dream - our cats are dancing.  Whew.If we can manage to beat Marquette  on Thursday, I’ll dance on my patio wearing nothing but a towel. Game on.

Western Kentucky Wins the Sunbelt Tournament and a Ticket to the Big Dance

Congratulations to the (always) exciting Western Kentucky Hilltopers.  They beat Middle Tennessee (67-57) to capture not only the Sun Belt Conference tournament championship but also an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Jeremy Evans had 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the way and also, very deservedly, won the tournament’s MVP title. 

Tyrone Brazelton and Courtney Lee each added 13 points.  

The third-seeded Hilltoppers have a strong record of 27-6 and enter the NCAA Tournament on a winning streak, having won 6 in a row.

UK plays this evening - and we’d love nothing more than to see the Cats win the SEC Tournament.

As for the Cardinals, we aren’t even going to talk about their last game. 

The Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Festival 2008

The Bluegrass Blog has a great post about The 2008 Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Festival.  You’ll want to read every word so you can get as excited and worked up as we are.

June 13th and 14th are marked on my calendar and it’d take two acts of God to keep me from this festival.  No, God, that wasn’t a challenge….just a comment.  Just a small, little observation as it were.

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Style

 

If you’re like most people, your excitement’s building for the Kentucky Derby.  In spite of all the cold, snowy weather here in the Bluegrass - we’re all beginning to focus our attention on Louisville and Churchill Downs.  Bring on the ridiculously large hats, the Mint Juleps, and most of all the horses.

If you’re planning your Kentucky Derby Party, there’s a web site you need to know about - stat!  It’s the Official Kentucky Derby Party Site  and I’m not sure you can have a legitimate party without it.

In addition to Bobby Flay’s advice and recipes, you’ll find Party Packages, Invitations, gorgeous square plates, souvenir cups, napkins, balloons, a Derby Sounds CD, banners, posters, flags, and more.  Click HERE to find these particularly pleasing, perfect party proppers.

Bobby Flay Is the Official Host of the Kentucky Derby Party

Uber Popular Food Network chef and Restraunt owner Bobby Flay has been named the official host of “Kentucky Derby Party.”

 He gives some great  suggestions for entertaining on Derby Day on the Derby Party Web Site.  Click on the Entertain navigational tab, then you’ll find a choice of a Party Checklist, Derby Traditions, Decor and Themes. 

As for recipes (the good stuff), they’re divided into the following categories:   Main Courses, Southern Sides, Desserts, and Lucky Libations.

Rachael Ray Meets Bluegrass Cooking

One of my favorite Food Network personalities, Rachael Ray, will feature Kentucky cuisine on one of her 30 Minute Meals’ episodes.   The episode’s titled, “Bluegrass Burgers” and airs at 6:00 pm.  Check your local listings, however.

The picture to the left is what the bubbly cook will be making - Kentucky Burgoo Burgers and Southern Succotash.  Click the link for the recipe if you’re feeling ambitious and want to whip it up for yourself. 

Speaking of Kentucky Bugoo, check out the Featured Video to the right.  It’s from the series, “In Search of Real Food” with David Lieberman and features our own Owensboro, Kentucky. 

The ‘boro is a superstar…but we already knew that.

Owensboro’s Golden Partners!

One of the most important things for seniors to do is to stay active - mentally, socially, and physically.  For seniors in Owensboro, Kentucky there’s a Golden Opportunity for them to do just that.

The Owensboro Medical Health System (OMHS) offers a program that should be copied by other cities everywhere.  Golden Partners is a fun, active community for older people to take part in for only $20 a year ($40 for a couple).

Golden Partners is located at the OMHS HealthPark, 1006 Ford Avenue, Owensboro.  Call 270-688-4855 for more information.

If you (or your loved ones) live too far to take advantage of the Owensboro program, check around in your own community for similar programs.  If there aren’t any, tell them about Ownesboro’s Golden Partners - A program such as this would be a huge asset to any community.