http://www.genuinekentucky.com Kentucky Blog Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:52:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en First of all, we recently had to move our websites and blogs to a larger server.  While it tickles me UK blue to have enough visitors and traffic to necessitate such a move, a few posts and updates were lost in the transition.  For example, a long, glowing review I recently ... http://www.genuinekentucky.com/always-patsy-cline-showing-in-grand-rivers-during-the-month-of-july/ Click for the larger version! Is this sign a classic or what?!  There's a similar sign when you enter Hartford, Kentucky from the other direction as well.  I guess they're pretty proud of their soreheads.  Everytime I find myself passing through this quiet little Kentucky town, their sense of humor makes ... http://www.genuinekentucky.com/a-great-sign-that-youre-entering-hartford-kentucky/ Although we saw it coming, it doesn't make it go down any better. Derrick Jasper is leaving the University of Kentucky. He'll be transferring to a school closer to his home - Paso Robles, California. "The decision to transfer is in no way an indication of my experience playing for UK," ... http://www.genuinekentucky.com/derrick-jaspers-homeward-bound/ Kenuckian Kenny Perry won the Memorial today and in doing so, joined none other than Tiger Woods as the only three-time winner of the tournament. While the victory and the money earned are as sweet as Cracker Barrel's Peanut Butter Pie, the best part is this: The victory is a giant ... http://www.genuinekentucky.com/franklins-golden-son-kenny-perry-wins-the-memorial/ June's a pretty magical month at the Golden Pond Planetarium (click here for a map). Far Out Space Places Visit the most extreme destinations in our cosmic neighborhood. Scale cliffs on Mars, chill on Neptune and visit the original landing site of the Apollo astronauts. See ... http://www.genuinekentucky.com/june-at-the-golden-pond-planetarium/ There are some really amazing golf courses in the Land Between the Lakes Region of Kentucky. The ones below will give your golf game all it can handle! Click each Golf Course to visit its website (when applicable) and/or call the number for more information. Kenlake SRP in Aurora, Kentucky (If you ... http://www.genuinekentucky.com/golfing-in-the-land-between-the-lakes-region-of-kentucky/ I had the sublime pleasure of eating at Willow Pond in Aurora, Kentucky last night. It was the first time for me, but you can be certain that it won't be my last. When we were leaving, our very friendly waitress told us to "Come back soon," I nearly fell ... http://www.genuinekentucky.com/willow-pond-southern-catfish-as-good-as-it-gets/ Speedway Motorsports Inc. announced this week that it's in the process of adding Kentucky Speedway to its collection of auto racetracks. Owner of Kentucky Speedway, Jerry Carroll, has been invited to remain involved with its operations. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has stated that he would like for Speedway Motorsports to bring ... http://www.genuinekentucky.com/speedway-motorsports-buying-kentucky-speedway/ Here's another beautiful picture that makes a great wallpaper for your desktop. It, too, is courtesy of Michael. It's a gorgeous sunset he captured in Lyon County, Kentucky. Click the smaller image above to access the larger one, then set as your background. Enjoy! ShareThis http://www.genuinekentucky.com/a-sunset-in-lyon-county-kentucky-makes-a-pretty-amazing-wallpaper/ Will the free throw shooting machine that put Madisonville, Kentucky on the map leave UMass for Oklahoma State?  Sources indicate that'll he'll do just that. Ford turned down an offer from Providence earlier this month, but Oklahoma State may be more to his liking.  Oklahoma State's looking for a replacement for ... http://www.genuinekentucky.com/travis-ford-leaving-umass-for-oklahoma-state/