http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php A Community Interactive Service. Discuss local issues. Find local events. Web site links to local area services and activities. Serving Maysville/Mason, Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Adams and Brown Counties. Giving the Community a Voice. en Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:48:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/themes/maysbbs/misc/rss.jpg http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=426 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:04:30 GMT Women get laughed at many times for making weird sounds when describing their car problems to "men." Now I had this sound that was terribly worrisome to me as the car would act like it would soon quit moving. A hum-haul sound like something was going out, something big. I told my Mr. about it and I suggested to him it might be my cars rear-end. He looks at me and says "your car doesn't have a rear-end." Hummm, :eek: well men know and I left it at that, as one mechanic told me once, "lady, we can't fix something that ain't broke." A few day later the Mr. and I were going to town and I volunteered to drive my car. A few miles down the road, the car started doing it's little dance and he looks at me and asks "what is that?". I smile and state that I think it's that rear-end I don't happen to have in my car. hehehehe
Nothing more said, he's thinking about my problem and says it may not have enough grease in it, but still nothing done. I'll drive it until it dies in the middle of the road, I guess. The other day, off to town I go and it starts that little dance again and I'm thinking maybe it's the overdrive so I switch gears into drive. It stops. :biggrin: Well now I guess the transmission is having problems but it's not the rear-end I don't have. ;) ]]> lauralee http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=426 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=425 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:08:43 GMT A wise man can change his mind given new information, a stupid man/woman refuses to change his mind. Growing up in a Conservative Republican Family and supporting the party for 40+ years I feel I have the right to comment on that party and the disappointment, they and their followers have... A wise man can change his mind given new information, a stupid man/woman refuses to change his mind.

Growing up in a Conservative Republican Family and supporting the party for 40+ years I feel I have the right to comment on that party and the disappointment, they and their followers have become. Before everyone gets all fired up, NO it is not every Republican that has become so extremist in their beliefs and actions.
The Republicans we have in Washington are verifiably poised in destroying this country by their inaction to move on any legislation. And the reason for this inaction is nothing more than politically motivated with a touch of racism and elitism. They have resorted to tactics such as name-calling, fabricating stories, denouncing their own ideas once the Democrats sign on and changing their stories to play to the press and their constituents.
The mindset they now possess they pass on to their followers at large and locally. The delusion of grandeur and of being morally, intellectually and politically superior has drastically affected their capacity to cope with reality.
The GOP is only concerned with their true constituents which happen to be Large corporations and industries and the wealthy. They hold onto the support of other conservatives by lip service only, to causes and beliefs which they know strike strong emotions and responses within. Now that the Nation has risen up against them and put in power their nemesis, their only resolve is to try and prevent hope and change, change that is desperately needed.
On the other side we have the Democrats or Liberals now in power and so far held at bay by the minority. We are seeing a shift now in the attitude of Americans both ways. There are those more determined to hold to the failed policies of the GOP and their tactics but there are even more that are determined to not let the Corporate run GOP, strong arm the country into further recession and bankruptcy due to insurance greed, lending fraud and special corporate deals.
The only alternative now is for the Democrats to act independently as they have for the past year and take the steps required to pass legislation that is needed NOW. Legislation that will build on the new jobs bill passed and add jobs to each community in infrastructure upgrades, education, technology and renewable energy. The Health Reform Act will be passed shortly with no help from the GOP and is expected to ease the cost and increase the care Americans receive currently.
The thought on the GOP's mind is, "just wait till November", thinking that their stall tactics will be enough to turn people away from the idea of Hope and Change and force them back into an era of corporate led government where the haves have more and the have nots are kept tied down with high taxes, high insurance cost and no hope for a bright future.
The only hope is that the Democrats get off their duffs, take action and get the economy rolling again. ]]> landlord http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=425 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=424 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:40:53 GMT Who knew? Not until you take a stand and are committed to a goal or belief will you ever experience the backlash that will beset you. Taking the easy path may be right for most but taking the right path is not so easy. There are some who choose to ride the fence so to speak, some who... Who knew? Not until you take a stand and are committed to a goal or belief will you ever experience the backlash that will beset you.

Taking the easy path may be right for most but taking the right path is not so easy.

There are some who choose to ride the fence so to speak, some who choose to remain caged in and then those who dare to venture to the other side of the fence.

Riders want to keep the status quo, trying to keep things calm and cool. This status let's them not commit fully to an idea and assures them they will not be called on for support, otherwise they would offend one side or the other.

The caged, or ones that remain content in their comfort zones are determined to make sure things stay the same. They reject progress or any notion that could change the limited world they live in, mentally and physically.

The venturers, those that respect the grandeur of life and all it has to offer, seek to experience life and learn from those experiences. They are open to new ideas, accepting of people regardless, and strive for mutual happiness.

Which of the above are you? Is this where you desire to exist or do you need to make a change? ]]> landlord http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=424 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=423 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:35:56 GMT The hatemongers, rumor makers and petty childlike behavior of some on the BBS is becoming more and more like the topix website where people can post any slanderous lie, any thought or any fabrication. These people have succumbed to the lowest and vilest behavior just as their political party... The hatemongers, rumor makers and petty childlike behavior of some on the BBS is becoming more and more like the topix website where people can post any slanderous lie, any thought or any fabrication.

These people have succumbed to the lowest and vilest behavior just as their political party did in the last election and since the victorious election of our current President. The hatred and contempt they hold in their hearts overflows in ways unworthy of even Hitler.

Given the total chaos of their political party, the lowliest of the lowly in that party seek to gain favor in the party and each others eyes by following in the steps of tea partiers, bombers of abortion clinics and radical extremist.

They fail to address issues by attacking anyone they disagree with or with recycled humor. Recycled humor because the party nor they have had a fresh new idea in 20+ years. They are predictable without fault and are even proud that they are so.

Most of this behavior is typical given the geographic location in which we reside. Prejudices, racial tensions, lack of education, lack of world travel/experiences and sometimes lack of intelligence all compound to bring us to a point such as this.

We can only pray that the decent, righteous people on here will band together and say NO to the type of insanity, hate mongering and the like that is being forced upon us by the self proclaimed "moral conservative party" or as most know them, the hateful bigoted, prejudiced and hypocritical cult. :Banane37: ]]> landlord http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=423 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=422 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:31:53 GMT I have done some updating to my profile in case anyone wants to know me better. You can update your profile in you User CP so that other may know you better if you choose. Have fun and play with the settings and colors. I have done some updating to my profile in case anyone wants to know me better. You can update your profile in you User CP so that other may know you better if you choose. Have fun and play with the settings and colors. ]]> Daphne http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=422 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=421 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:53:36 GMT AL-ANON family groups meet in Maysville, Ky at the:
Trinity United Methodist Church library, down town and across from the Sheriff's office Wednesdays, from 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

This is a support group for families and friends who have a loved one who is an alcoholic. They are walking in your shoes and understand better than anyone else the hurts, shame and hopelessness alcoholism brings to families.

You learn in this fellowship, One Day at a Time how to function during a crisis the alcoholic has brought into your home. You will find help, hope and peace of mind in a situation that seems hopeless. This program uses the same 12 STEPS as does AA. It works if you keep going back and learning.

For more info contact lauralee@maysvilleky.net or pm me ]]> lauralee http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=421 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=420 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:38:36 GMT NAR-ANON family group is having it's 1st meeting today in Maysville, Ky. This meeting will be every Thursday evening until further notice

The Maysville Library in the meeting room from 5p.m. - 6 p.m. every Thursday nite

This is a support group for the families and friends of loved ones who have an addiction to drugs. Together they work on the same 12 Steps as does Narcotics Anonymous.
This group when working together will teach each of us how to take care of ''ME'' in a crisis.

It's free and very helpful.

I pray for the loved ones who need someone to talk with and understand their struggles when dealing with a family member who has an addiction to drugs. The people in this meeting are walking in your shoes and I know they can bring hope and some peace of mind, to a broken home whose lives have been tainted with drugs.

Need more info, contact lauralee@maysvilleky.net or pm me ]]> lauralee http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=420 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=417 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:31:53 GMT Rachel Maddow has struck gold this year. All reports were that her show would fade away once the liberal party was in control but little did we know what was to happen. The right wing base, both near and far, deep and wide literally gave Maddow the ride of her life. There has not been a week... Rachel Maddow has struck gold this year. All reports were that her show would fade away once the liberal party was in control but little did we know what was to happen.

The right wing base, both near and far, deep and wide literally gave Maddow the ride of her life. There has not been a week go by that there was not some news coming from the conservatives and most of it OFF THE WALL.

We have here on the BBS, more of the Tea Party people, at least in the way they act, react and respond to any debate or fact they are given. But just as we have seen in the Republican party, there is a broad range of conservatives and thought patterns on here. Just like the distinctions in the Democratic party, the Conservatives have moderates, true conservatives, right fringe conservatives, radical right conservatives, Right fringe Conservatives and then on the edge of the fringe we have the Tea Party Movement.

I don't know who wrote their operating procedures and crib notes but the far right follow it close. From disrupting town hall meetings, writing angry, racial, prejudicial letters and banners to the leaders in their party first attacking and fabricating untruths, this routine goes from the top to the bottom of the ranks.

No party is perfect, we all know that, but the fact that the right fails to take responsibility, changes the facts, misrepresents itself and its followers and when all else fails attack the opposition personally and irresponsibly is leading the party to complete meltdown. Their own followers are now attacking their leaders and other sects within the party.

With this type of disarray in the party, God love em, they still hold out hope that their party will gain ground in 2010. When the facts and numbers are given to them, that the Republican party is losing many more leaders in 2010, the rhetoric starts up.

Same goes for those here on the BBS, they will blindly or intentionally misrepresent the facts and if anyone calls them out, beware. Anyone that does not fit into their mold or think along the same lines is labeled (pick your derogative term here) and ganged up on. It's very sad to see this political party that I grew up on and claimed for 45 years has turned into such a pathetic cause with no leadership, no direction and no chance of hope for now.

Rachel Maddow will definitely have many more opportunities to bring to light the idiosyncrasies, shortcomings and decay in the Republican party. And we on here will continue to do the same. :Banane37: ]]> landlord http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=417 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=415 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:41:52 GMT The Verizon Store will be reopening around the 3rd or the 4th week of Jan.

What's in store. We will be having a grand opening. So wait on your upgrades or activations, for some unbelievable deals.

The store will still be in the same place as it was. We are remodeling the store.

Once the time gets close I will post on here. So please stay tuned and sorry for any miscommunication there has been. Please tell everyone you see or talk to we will be back in full swing before you know it.



SO LET'S GET EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Steve Helphenstine ]]> stevehelphenstin http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=415 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=414 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:14:27 GMT Where has this year gone? It seems we just began this historic year. This time last year most Americans and MOST of the world were still celebrating and anticipating the swearing in of our newly elected President, Barack Obama. Everyone knew, even Barack, it was not going to be an easy... Where has this year gone? It seems we just began this historic year. This time last year most Americans and MOST of the world were still celebrating and anticipating the swearing in of our newly elected President, Barack Obama. Everyone knew, even Barack, it was not going to be an easy transition given the state the country was in financially, economically, and politically thanks to the last 8 years of war mongering and poor financial dealings.

The Americans wanted change, actually the WORLD wanted a change in the direction that we had set for us. 911 had become the excuse for every incursion, every fight, every person killed, civilian or enemy and we were tired of the outdated philosophy of the conservative party. McCain only promised more of the same and then for some peculiar reason he plunged a dagger into his life source when he picked as his VP nominee Sarah Palin.
She is the gift that keeps on giving but at least she recognizes her shortcomings enough to step down from her position as Governor of Alaska. As is the case for most politicians, she concocted many wonderful and amusing anecdotes in her short journey, for which we will always be obliged.

But don't forget about all the faithful followers of this diseased and dying party, they are fighters. After embarrassing themselves with many false accusations and distortions of the facts regarding Obama and anyone who looked at them cross eyed, the party splits. Some go radical and some go REALLY radical. Bizarre and sadly amusing, their escapades are now cataloged and saved for future generations to see and learn from.

The Tea Party Movement has given us loads of amusement and disgraced their movement all on their own.

There were the Birthers who were like a dog with a bone. Some kook comes up with the idea that since Obama had an African Father he must be un American and therefore born not on US soil. Presented with the document, they were forced to go one step further. One of the main people of this fringe radical sect, a lawyer and dentist(however that works) has a birth certificate forged. Even more ridiculous she uses an Australian document, apparently thinking Australia was part of Africa. This is one of the brilliant minds and noble people of the GOP.

The Tea partiers protested against the Federal Reserve wanting to print their own money. They wanted private banks to rule not the Fed, not a good idea given the failings of City Bank and many others.

Tea Baggers also protested taxation, in lieu of the fact that Obama had just signed the largest tax decrease for the middle class EVER, that is if you make under $250K.

We can not overlook all the Moral Christian Right who were caught with their hands in the cookie jar or on someone else other than their spouse. Of course there were scandals on both sides of the aisle but it seems those living in glass houses should think twice before opening their lying, thieving, cheating mouths.

The GLBT movement has seen it's share of ups and downs, wins and losses. The biggest defeat of course being Prop 8 in California, reversing a previous ruling allowing same sex marriages. Prop 8 will most likely be rescinded as well given the fact that the biggest supporter and contributor to getting it passed was from religious groups. Separation of Church and State is a promise we have from our forefathers that the Church, ANY church, shall not force their beliefs and values on anyone else.

The United States has at least 445 openly gay and lesbian elected officeholders, up from 257 eight years ago so even with a Conservative in office, things were happening behind the scenes, along with some not so good things such as Wall Street.

In Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, and Vermont, marriages for same sex couples are legal and currently performed.
In New Hampshire, same-sex marriages will begin on January 1, 2010.
In Washington, D.C., same-sex marriages could begin as early as February, 2010.

In California, same-sex marriages were performed between June 16, 2008 and November 4, 2008, after the California Supreme Court held the statutes limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples violated the state constitution; however, the California electorate then approved a voter initiative that reinstated the ban on same-sex marriage as part of the constitution. The marriages that were performed during this period are still recognized. On October 12, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger signed SB 54 allowing same-sex marriages from other states or foreign countries performed on or before November 4, 2008, to be recognized as well.

In New York, same-sex marriages from other states or foreign countries are recognized but they are not performed.

In Rhode Island, two opinions of the attorney general suggest that same-sex marriages should be recognized, but a state Supreme Court opinion appears to contradict this position; same-sex marriages are not performed in Rhode Island.

But even with progress comes obstacles, stumbling blocks and down right mean people. And one does not even have to venture far from Kentucky, your city, or even your computer these days to find people so self absorbed with flawed ideology, people so mean spirited and intolerant that their very essence stinks of hatred, contempt and indignant pride. Thankfully they out themselves very quickly and make themselves known for that unattractive character.

And speaking of the BBS, this year has been a great ride, so many different view points, so many discussions and disagreements and even some mutual agreements. We have suffered losses as a family and mourned together, we have pulled together to help those in need or lend a hand where needed.

Here's to 2009, a year to buckle down and get serious again and attempt to regain what we have lost financially, economically and nationally. May 2010 be a year of fantastic growth for all of us spiritually, financially, socially and personally.





]]> landlord http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=414 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=413 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:11:37 GMT It's finally getting dark enough and we can't shoot, Thank God, and I get in the truck and drive back to Mikey's tree stand, pick him up and we're headed toward my deer. I'm so anxious. Mikey pulls up close to see and says, WOW, in other words, and I hopped out, Oh! to my surprise, it's a 7 POINT, I start screaming with joy. 1st buck, before the guys :biggrin:, on the 1st day, I'm in deer heaven with a smile on my face :biggrin: Boy am I going to rubb this one in for a while, :biggrin:. I can't wait to call my brothers and his brothers and everyone. yeepee. Mikey is stopping and telling everyone, I think he's really proud of me. 30-30, open site at a 100 yards. He can't get over it. I just :biggrin: and say "I told you I can SHOOT!" ]]> lauralee http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=413 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=412 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:26:45 GMT It's 4p.m. and we're all heading back in for the 1st evening of deer hunting. One guy gets in his blind, his son in the woods, Mickey and I head on back to the cabin. He again explains to me how to operate the gun, etc. I'm praying he leaves me alone there. Sure enough about 5p.m. he starts back to his stand in the woods. Yes, now I can get busy hunting. I watch him until he's out of site and start watching around the cabin. All of a sudden I see a deer step out of the woods, it's a buck. Okay, get the gun, focus, steady, pull the trigger, NOTHING. The buck is moving toward the pond, Oh my I forgot to sqeeze the handle. Okay, I'm ready now. No scope, open site, 30-30 rifle, I shoot and down goes the buck. I watch for a minute to see if he's going to run into the woods and he doesn't get up. The radio buzzes. Mikey asks what I shot at. I whisper,"a buck" he asks if I seen which way it ran, "he just fell down and stayed" good he says, keep hunting, you can still kill a doe. "10-4 good buddy," I reply, put the radio down, My hands raised in the air, I cry out, "Thank you Jesus." I thought it was the large bodied spike we'd been seeing or maybe a 4 point. Now I have to wait til dark to see what I'd done. I keep an eye on that white tail just in case he's playing possum on me. I remember Mikey telling a story of shooting one and staying in his stand because it was early in the evening and later when he went to retrieve it, the buck had slowly crawled away over an embankment, without him seeind it. He never found any signs of it. ]]> lauralee http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=412 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=411 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:07:15 GMT I'm mad he shot my doe and sad at the same time. I'm thinking my fingers are useless now, I've lost all grip for sure. He starts calling me "TRIGGER" I'm learning to be tolerant of people in my older age so I know I need to let it go and smile. We decide to leave at 10 since it was so warm and get the deer taken care of, so we get the truck and load the deer. Two other guys are waiting at the entrance of the farm to see what was killed. Here he goes rattling off his side of the story and the man listening says, "that's the gun you bought from me years ago, it clicks twice for safety" "I forgot," Mikey says laughingly, and I growl, :mad: now I'm really mad. You guys will pay for this one, it is ON!!! I go through the rest of the morning listening to the story about ''TRIGGER'' and the gun. We get home and he decides he'd better let me SHOOT the gun before I go back in this afternoon. Oh, and he decides to make sure it's in LINE. :eek: I shoot at the target and he says that's good enough, you hit there and you'll kill something. :attention: ]]> lauralee http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=411 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=410 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:53:16 GMT Yes hunting season for deer is almost over, the next is muzzle loading guns, not for me. Got over loaded years ago and knocked me to the ground with the guys laughing. Pay back someday fellers.
Anyway, I haven't shot in years and only been going hunting with my man for 10 years and enjoyed it, but this year I decided to take a gun in. Having back problems the big gun was out of the question, too much kick, but Mikey says he has one, shouldn't hurt me, not much kick, so I was game. :)
The first morning, we're in the cabin and he hands me the gun, "all you have to do is point and pull the trigger," he says. Never had this gun in my hands before but trusted him. :eek:
First deer to come out in front of me was a doe, I aim and pull the trigger, nothing. "It's not working," hummmm he says, "try again. Doe still standing there, perfect shot, I place 2 fingers on the trigger, knowing I don't have much strength in my fingers anymore, pull, nothing. "It's not working" The doe is stepping out more into the field, I start examining the gun and think of the safety lock, old gun but probably what's wrong. Mikey is coming to me as I pull the hammer back and he's waving his hands whispering "No don't do that, take's the gun from me, points at the doe, who by the way is still in shooting range, pulls the trigger and she's down. :mad: ]]> lauralee http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=410 http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=406 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:48:27 GMT Barktoberfest was a fundraiser for Friends of Noah Animal Rescue. The event was held on October 10th and 11th, and FFA members and Animal Science students volunteered and set up a bake sale to raise money. The money raised for FFA will go to FFA school events, field trips, conferences and... Barktoberfest was a fundraiser for Friends of Noah Animal Rescue.

The event was held on October 10th and 11th, and FFA members and Animal Science students volunteered and set up a bake sale to raise money.

The money raised for FFA will go to FFA school events, field trips, conferences and banquets.

Barktoberfest brought together different dog breeds and provided such services for dogs as nail clips, micro-chipping, and free veterinary exams. There was also a Doggie Halloween Costume Contest, various doggie games with prizes , and a Police Drug Dog Demonstration.

Many animal adoption agencies were present such as Blue Grass Boxers and a Chihuahua rescue.

The Mounted Patrol brought their horse for an informative demonstration, and the public was allowed to pet the horse and get up close and ask questions to the officer.

WGRR’s disc jockey Janeen Coyle with the WGRR van was the entertainment host on Sunday and announced the Costume Contest and doggie games.

The event was very enjoyable, giving the Animal Science students a chance to do community service, see all the different dog breeds and learn more about animal care. ]]> ponto http://www.maysvillekybbs.com/forums/blog.php?b=406