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Re: [OM] [OT] The Land of Fort Know

Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] The Land of Fort Know
From: "John Pendley" <jpendley@xxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 19:45:50 -0400
Hi All,
I'm baa-aak.  Our friend got a guarded prognosis from the new doc in
Cincinatti.  So at least it offered some hope, which she was glad to get.
Actually, I got no help at all from any dog, and Kort Fox is in a dry
county.  Saw the best part of Mammoth Cave: the Travertine Cave.  It's the
only section of the whole 350 underground miles with stalacwhasis and
stalacwhosis.  Spectacular, and it's only a bus ride and a 1/4 mile walk.
Another beautiful place we discovered is Bernheim Forest, just S. of
Louisville.  (Our friend had energy and wanted to see the local sights).
200 acres of spectacular trees and gardens.  The capitol building in
Frankfort is one of the most awe inspiring buildings I've every been in.  It
cost 1.8 mil. in 1910, and would cost 1.7 BIL. today!  26 Vermont marble
columns weighing 10 tons each.  Marble and stained glass everywhere.
Italian artisans worked for $.50/day.    Take fast film: Delta 400 (I had
already begun the roll rating it at 200) was too slow, and I only had my
table top "chest-pod, which I left in the car.  Imposing statue of Lincoln
(born nearby).  Didn't get to any of the scenic wonders, although it's a
beautiful state just driving down the road.  Fell more in love with Olys
(required part).  Thanks again to all of you who made suggestions about
places to see.  I'll go back sometime and see them all.  I came home to over
900 messages; what do you guys *do*, anyway ;>)?
Good to be back in Nawth Jawja.
Please, please, don't start a war over this post.
Regards to all,
John P.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dirk Wright <wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 11:59 AM
Subject: [OM] [OT] The Land of Fort Know


> Fort Know, how I remember it well. A place of peace and tranquility, where
> even the dogs knew the streets and gave directions. If you yapped them up,
> they'd even give you a pointer or two.
>
> The human populace spent many an hour in quiet bar booths intently
discussing
> high minded topics of the day over warm beer and ale. Nary a harsh word
was
> spoken, even in jest. The lesser minds were propped up, the higher were
> humble.
>
> The libraries were constantly full, and reading lists voluminous. Deep
> thought prevaded the streets and homes of that place, where knowledge was
> guarded and valued.
>
> High on a hill, sat the town, with spectacular views all around. The air
> snapped crisply and sharp, the better to think and wonder. Perches there
were
> many, at special places scattered about, lest someone needed to ponder.
>
>
> --
> Be Seeing You.
> Dirk Wright
> If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite
> you.  This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
> -- Mark Twain
>
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