Friday, November 28, 2014

Governor's Mansion, Frankfort, KY

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"This elegant mansion for the Chief Executive of Kentucky was built to harmonize with its splendid State Capitol." I am guessi...
Monday, November 24, 2014

Chimney Rock on the Kentucky River

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"Chimney Rock on the beautiful Kentucky River is 75 feet in height and 4x6 feet at the base.  This natural attraction is viewed by th...
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Saturday, November 22, 2014

"No one wonders what Lyndon and I wear"

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It's November 22nd, I thought I would mention that I have recently read a few books on the 35th President of the United States, John F. ...
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Milton KY Bridge

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"Free Bridge crossing the Ohio River from Milton, Kentucky to Madison, Indiana, with the beautiful hills of Indiana in the background...
Monday, November 17, 2014

Executive Inn Owensboro KY

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I was very excited to find this postcard recently!  It has become kind of difficult finding Owensboro Executive Inn items after they knock...
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Friday, November 14, 2014

Waveland Art Festival- Lexington

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We made it to the Waveland State Historic Site in Lexington last month.  They were having their annual art festival on that day.  It was  ...
Thursday, November 13, 2014

Greetings from Owensboro

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Both of these postcards say "Greetings from Owensboro". The bottom one mentions that the population is (was) about 40,000.  th...
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Tobacco Fields in Old Kentucky

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The top postcards says on the back- A typical scene in sections of Kentucky, Northeastern Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southwes...
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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Park Mammoth Resort, Park City, KY

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"Slave Cave, Authentic Pre-Civil War Way Station on Underground Railway". This is an odd Mammoth Cave postcard I found recentl...
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Alltech- Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co.

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The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a big deal in my area.  Very big.  It is such a big deal, even non-drinkers like myself enjoy making their ...
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Audubon Ave. Dining Hall Mammoth Cave KY

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The Audubon Avenue Dining Hall at Mammoth Cave seats 500 people!  I found both of these cards recently, one is colored and one is black...
Sunday, November 2, 2014

Carter Caves State Park

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This 60sish postcard says on the back- This fascinating State Park is located between Olive Hill and Grayson just off Highway 60 in east...
Friday, October 31, 2014

Ruins of Karnak in Mammoth Cave

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Ruins of Karnak in Mammoth Cave "Erosive action of water has carved these massive limestone columns, which tower 80 feet above the ...
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Salvatore M. Trento's "Field Guide to Mysterious Places of..."

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This is a great time of the year for me to tip my hat to Salvatore M. Trento.  Mr. Trento has written a very interesting series of book...
Monday, October 27, 2014

Uncle Lee's in Greenville Kentucky is closing

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My dad told me that Uncle Lee's is closing!  I really hate to hear this. If you never had a chance to visit the unique store in Greenv...
Saturday, October 25, 2014

"Spooked in Seattle" by Ross Allison

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Since it is October, I wanted to mention another book from Clerisy Press and the America's Haunted Road Trip guys that I like a lot. R...
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Lyle Blackburn's "Lizard Man: The True Story of the Bishopville Monster"

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I read Lyle Blackburn's previous book, "The Beast of Boggy Creek" some time ago.  Lyle handled researching and documenting ...
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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Ron Franscell's "Crime Buff's Guide To Outlaw..." Series

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I read a lot of books on travel, and I really enjoy reading the non-traditional travel books.  I like the Haunted and Off the Beaten Path ty...
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

"I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson

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Oh yes, it is a good season for reading books about zombies and vampires! For the longest time, I thought all good horror started with Ro...
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Sunday, October 12, 2014

"Mummies, Catacombs and Mammoth Cave" by Angelo I. George

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Not too long ago on a trip to Mammoth Cave, I picked this book up, it just looked too fun! I have to be honest though, this is an odd volu...
Friday, October 10, 2014

"The Haunted History of the West Virginia Penitentiary" by Sherri Brake

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I picked up "The Haunted History of the West Virginia Penitentiary" by Sherri Brake because I figured it would be a good book to r...
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Bobby Mackeys in Wilder Kentucky

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Not too long ago I went with some friends to Bobby Mackey's!  I have driven by it a number of times but this was my first time a...
Monday, October 6, 2014

Ghosthunting Illinois by John Kachuba

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I wanted to take a second to recommend some good reading for the season! Illinois is becoming one of my favorite states to explore in ge...
Saturday, October 4, 2014

Mothman Festival, Point Pleasant West Virginia, Part 2

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Again, we had a great time over all at the Mothman Festival!  see Part 1 from yesterday.... After we explored the NEW Mothman Museum, we...
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Friday, October 3, 2014

Mothman Festival 2014 Point Pleasant, West Virginia Part 1

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I went to the Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia again this year in September!  Mark your calendars for next year! Last y...
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