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[Alan W.]

The people in eastern KY are a bit different to say the least. I spent quite a bit of time in eastern KY repairing hydraulics for the mines, friendliest people you ever met until the miners went on strike. When that happened you were either on their side or the enemies {management}. The places were usually pretty shot up by the time the strike was over. I live about 1 hour north of Lake Cumberland State Park. It's still quite easy to get shine if you want it. Smooth it aint.

 

[Bird]

I guess a lot of us grew up in similar situations. We were definitely going to eat everything on our plates, and were going to try at least a little bit of everything on the table. But when Dad said to do something, you didn't respond at all unless it was to say, "Yessir." Anything else was more hazardous to your health than a tractor without a ROPS!/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Bird

 

[MChalkley]

My situation at home was very similar. I think the word they used to describe the objective was "respect". It's a word you don't hear often enough anymore, in my opinion. It wasn't a bad system, all in all, was it? I've always liked Mark Twain's comment (paraphrased): "When I was 17 my father was the dumbest person on earth; I was amazed at how much the old man learned in a few years."

Mark

 

[gordon]

Good one Mark--I was also amazed at how much my father learned in just a few short years, because at 17 I sure knew it all but by the time I turned 21 I was dumb as dirt. Don't know what happened in just a few short years./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Respect nowadays is a joke is most households. A good friend of mine has two children and I hate to go to his house. The kids rule the roost, back talk run through the house and so on. Now tell me what morals will his childern have when they grow up? His reasoning is that his dad was hard on him well let me say this he turned out a very hard worker and very good morals so why doesn't he set that example for his children I sure can't answer that.
The good thing is his kids hate to come to my house--because they have to listen!!!
Gordon

 

[MChalkley]

Yeah, I know. It's getting to the point that when I go to a restaurant and they say "Smoking or non?" I want to say "Do you have a 'No Children' section?" I feel like a heel for thinking that sometimes, but on the other hand why should I take my wife out for a pleasant dinner, and pay through the nose for the privilege of being taken prisoner by a bunch of brats whose parents are too stupid to retain control?

My father never said too much, but I remember one time when I was about 13 I got a little too big for my britches and challenged him over something. Big mistake. He hauled me off the ground by one arm, got about 2 inches from my nose and said "You just remember one thing: if you ever find yourself wondering whether you should do what I told you or not, you think about how painful it's going to be for you if you don't. Then, after the whipping, I'll remind you of all the other good reasons." I have a feeling a lot of parents (or worse, government social program busybodies) would consider that child abuse nowadays. As a "victim", I beg to differ. It's called training. It works. The stuff they're trying nowadays, whatever they want to label it, isn't working.

Mark

 

[jyoutz]

I'll leave the judgement of best to others. But I'd like to trade you some of our elk steak and chile for some of that great fresh seafood.

 

[MChalkley]

jyoutz - Yeah, it's kinda like a dog show. Best in breed is fairly easy to see most of the time. Best in class is hard. Best in show kinda becomes meaningless, except that they tell you they aren't comparing the Yorkie to the Mastiff. Uh huh.

I think a sampling of the "best" each region has to offer would keep everybody grinning...

Mark

 

[MarkV]

Mark-Talking about kids at the restaurant reminds me of my kid nightmare. My wife is an international fight attendant so we travel a fair amount. Nothing is more fun than an uncontrollable kid (or is that useless parent) on an eight hour flight when people are trying to sleep. How someone can be so inconsiderate of 250 other people, I don't know. My wife has seen fights break out over running, screaming kids. Kind of glad the next generation isn't going to be my problem.

 

[Bird]

MarkV, I first thought calling your wife an international "fight" attendant was just a typographical error; however, I guess it was actually the right word./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Bird

 

[W5FL]

Gears I got. Had Texas BBQ last night, so guess I can bring some of that! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif Believe I will pass on visiting the blue dealership, though.

 

[MChalkley]

MarkV - I think one of the most hilarious comedy routines I've ever seen is Bill Cosby's "Himself" video. If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend renting it. It's great! Anyway, your "kid on the plane" story reminded me of it. There's a routine on "Himself" where he talks about his plane ride with "Jeffrey", the 4-year-old monster of a lady seated beside him. It's almost too real to be funny when you've been there, though, and you have (as have I), so beware! Even if that part of the routine is painful to you, the rest of it will leave you in stitches.

Mark

 

[MarkV]

Bird-Got me that time./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif Spelling was never my strongest point although I think this time my wife might find that one funny. It is amazing some of the things she has seen on airplanes.

MarkV

 

[MarkV]

Mark-Bill Cosby's "Himself" will be on our next rental list. Can't believe I missed that one. We both think he is one of the best. Thanks for the tip.

MarkV

 

[MChalkley]

MarkV - You won't regret it, unless it's because you make yourself sick laughing. Let me know your favorite routines. Mine: the trip to the dentist, the drunk. One of my favorite lines of all time: His response to a dope-head saying he takes drugs because they "intensify your personality". It explains a lot. You'll see what I mean.

Mark

 

[jyoutz]

Yeah, everyone wants to try the exotic dishes that you can't get at home-at least I do when I travel. Your suggestion sounds good to me. Got my fork, plate and cup ready. Just need to figure out what wine goes with what.

 

[TomG]

I don't even have to travel. A few people here put on an annual wild game dinner at the local hotel. People donate game and fish. By the rules, there is no charge for the dinner, and the food can't even be prepared in the hotel's kitchen. If I remember, I had bear stew, moose sausage, caribou steak, beaver tail soup, stuffed pickerel and some salad stuff. There were a couple dozen other choices. One person does most of the cooking. Don't know how he does it.

 

[glen b.]

this is just a test. After having trouble with my computer I noticed I am not registered, but I went to login and put in my password again to see if I am back in the "blue". Please ignore this post.