Category Archives: Outdoors

I know these people

Posted on 25 July 2010 by conrad reynolds

I took my bicycle down to the park this morning for a ride. As I was getting my shoes on, taking the bike out of the truck, and so on, I noticed that there were other people sitting in their … Continue reading →

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A Gift From the Desert at Kentucky Horse Park

Posted on 10 July 2010 by conrad reynolds

A beautiful sunny day, and a trip to the Kentucky Horse Park was clearly called for.  We all enjoyed the Parade of Breeds show, which included some carriage enthusiasts who were in town.  We got to see the retired champions, … Continue reading →

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Honest Abe – The Beginning

Posted on 5 July 2010 by conrad reynolds

The fifth of July, and I thought it would be a good day to go visit the Lincoln commemorative sites in Kentucky. First, we stopped at the Lincoln boyhood farm at Knob Creek.  Lincoln lived here from the time he … Continue reading →

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A Good Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Posted on 4 July 2010 by conrad reynolds

Let’s see: Attended neighborhood 4th of July festival – check Lit sparklers with grandchild in the driveway – check Grilled hot dogs – check Ate watermelon in the backyard with dog – check Watched first stage of the Tour de … Continue reading →

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Big Bone Lick State Park

Posted on 4 June 2010 by conrad reynolds

This morning we visited Big Bone Lick State Park.  In Texas, the refrain is “everything is bigger in Texas”.  It seems that in Kentucky the refrain is “it started/happened here first”; my wife and I see this attitude all the … Continue reading →

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Alien Death Ray Strikes Louisville

Posted on 13 May 2010 by conrad reynolds

Last weekend, all of the little plants that I had grown from seed suddenly keeled over and died.  Admittedly, most of them weren’t looking like they were long for the world to begin with, but several appeared strong and healthy … Continue reading →

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Knock knock! Who’s there? Duck!

Posted on 28 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

CVH was sitting and working at her desk today when she heard a tapping, a gentle rapping. “Now what could that be?” she wondered.  After a moment she realized that someone was knocking softly at the front door.  She went … Continue reading →

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More Cowbell!

Posted on 24 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

The Kentucky Derby Marathon was held today, and our company fielded a small team of runners and walkers.  I was a member of the team, but I wasn’t perambulating the course – I was one of the support team, cheering … Continue reading →

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Norton Walking Club

Posted on 19 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

A co-worker told me that Norton HealthCare, one of our local medical megacorporations, was sponsoring a walking club: free signup, and you can walk around the Louisville Zoo early in the morning before it opens up to all the rug … Continue reading →

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First Harvest!

Posted on 16 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

Well, it was just some lettuce and scallions for a side salad tonight, but still… It is pollen week here in Louisville.  The air is nearly toxic outside.  You don’t breathe more than necessary and your nose still hurts.  The … Continue reading →

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