Footprints in the Snow...

Possum tracks?

More bird tracks?

 

Bird tracks?

Hmmmm.....

A close up.

The snow is melting now, but I have some photos from a couple of days ago. What was neat is that we had some animal visitors and because of the snow, we could see their paths.

I think one is a bird path, and the others are maybe possum tracks. Not sure though.

Betsyanne

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Here is a posting to help you get motivated - and start your garden.

This blog posting is mostly for me.

It is a reminder posting that THIS year could be a GREAT year for a garden.

Yes, I've been looking again at seed catalogs.

Now to gather up all my seeds and do some serious planning.

Today (New Year's Day) I will be eating Lucky Foods.

An important thing for today is to remember that NOW is the time for starting seedlings. I have a couple of grow lights, and a little table. And seeds. So...I CAN do it, I am telling myself. Will I? I hope so. I do love fresh, healthy foods.

I and Rickey have been buying lots more healthy foods at the new Farmer's Market too.

But you can't beat almost-free, which goes along with growing your own food. You CAN do it (I am telling myself).

Have a GREAT day today.

Betsyanne

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Will there be an Ice Storm in my area? Maybe...

Waiting on the weather...

It may ice up around here soon. I will cross my fingers until then...

There was an ice storm in the area that I can remember several times. The worst one broke many branches off the Weeping Willow tree in the yard and made a lot of strange sounds that woke me up. The strangest sound besides the plop-plop-plop sound of tree limbs falling all over the place was the utter silence of the whole neighborhood.

No car sounds, just nothing. No other sounds, except the pinging of sleet.

Of course, the ice on the electric lines weighed them down, and the whole area did not have power for days. So it's all about listening and sneaking a peek outside every so often.

Stay warm!

Betsyanne

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The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"


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Personal Blogs, plus this Winter, Ministry of the Arts, a Christmas Card site, Kindle download, more.

Personal Blogs...

Do you have more than one personal blog?

I do... and now I want to put them together. I will be keeping this blog current, but not posting here as much. I want to keep all the links going on it though. A few days ago, I looked for a blog that had been totally erased. They lost all their links! I don't want to do that.

That's not something I want to do. I read that you could go back and redo blog postings. What a great idea! And somebody who has a link on a posting with other links that no longer exist wants to take their link off. Which I understand.

When I learn how to put all these postings on the other site, or send them there, I will do that.

The Weather... and this Winter!

The Farmer's Almanac says that this winter will be one of the coldest ever. Here in Kentucky, that would mean that  we could have at least two BIG snowstorms.That would be OK if I didn't have to go anywhere! "Slip-sliding away..." is not my favorite thing when driving a car.

Ministry of the Arts

Here is that link:
Ministry of the Arts - they have some great Christmas cards, and also statuettes, bookmarks, and lots more here. It is a Catholic site, with awesome artwork.

And FYI: free ebooks:

FYI: free ebook: How to Search Obituaries to find Ancestors and Trace Your Family Tree.

Download here: http://bit.ly/free-obituary-ebook

And here is a novel for free today for your Kindle:  Underground by Beth Brown. It has one good review.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FJI19TY

From the Back Cover:
"Nothing exciting ever happened in Emily's sleepy Church Hill neighborhood. Just when she'd come to accept that she lives in probably the most boring place ever, a giant sinkhole opens up in the middle of the street and swallows two cars.

With the help of her best friend Sarah, Emily decides to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the appearance of the hole and the strange behavior of the city officials in charge of repairing it. When they find themselves in over their heads with the investigation--and trapped at the bottom of the pit--the girls learn that there is much more buried beneath the surface of their hometown than just its shadowy history.

About the Author:
Beth Brown is the recipient of the Library of Virginia's 13th Annual People's Choice Award for her book Haunted Plantations of Virginia. Her work has been featured on Travel Channel, The Biography Channel, History, and the Emmy Award-winning program 'Virginia Currents'. She has authored five non-fiction books and is the co-creator of the popular Richmond Macabre anthology series."

It sounds good. I just downloaded it. I will have to find my Kindle power cord before reading it though.

Betsyanne

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(I will be combining my personal blogs soon hopefully!)

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The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"


My Personal Page and blog 


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Projects, projects! Making my list easier... plus Kesterson's Antiques in Madisonville.

Projects...

Do you have some projects to do that you feel are languishing on the back burner way too long?

I do. And maybe you do, too.

Today I'm going to start doing (keep doing) the "regular" things, just spending less time on them.

This will hopefully make time for other, just-as-important, projects.

Looking for antiques...
I recently re-visited the city of Madisonville, Kentucky. I got to visit a great antique store there called Westerson's Antiques. This store recently uncovered a beautiful sign on the side of the building. The newspaper was called, and many customer's came to visit.

This place reminds me of other fun General Stores I have visited. There are neat items in all the nooks and crannys there, plus, if you listen hard, some great stories and history of when the building was a grocery store.

Last time, I cleaned out her collection of hatboxes. I needed those. And found that finding hatboxes is not easy. They do have some new ones out there, but they are hard to find.

I loved the floor best. It's uneven, with character. And there is a place there where things, like jewelry and lamps, can be fixed. Be prepared to see some neat things there.

Here are some photos of my most recent visit there:

 

Kesterson's new/old Dr. Pepper sign.

The Owner renovates these beautiful chandeliers herself!

And here are some more photos of the visit:
Kesterson's Antiques in Madisonville, Kentucky.

All for now,
Betsy

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Rain.... mowing... and other good thoughts.

I do love the rain.

It can get in the way of mowing, but that's OK. I just turn the height gauge up on the mower, and the grass is a bit higher when the yard finally dries up.

In this section of Kentucky, if you don't mow when the weather is right, the next time you get ready to mow, it will rain. That's just reality.

Some friends on Facebook are talking about the rain. One is listening to ghost stories. Others are hunkering down at home, and some don't have a window where they are to see it raining.

But thought it's grey, it's nice outside. Really! Elvis was looking for his lost love in the COLD Kentucky rain... but if you are not from here, you should know that rain here is sometimes refreshing and semi-warm.

Here's to rain. And reading. And working.

This blog may move somewhere later this year. Because I will be working on books in the rain instead of my blogs. But that's OK.

Betsyanne

Here are some of my current sites and projects: (besides my books, organizing, and more...)

The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"

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Rain on a young maple tree - a public domain photo from http://www.public-domain-image.com

From the Garden Spot... Flying with FlyLady, and Blogging

Today, as I explained on my other blog, The Moon and the Willow Tree, I told myself to get ALL my blogs done.

A scary Busy Bee from Clker.com

This is my second-to-last blog to complete today. The last one is a Club blog, for the local BGAMUG Computer Club. I will be posting about the date of the next meeting, and how the Auction went. Also I will be talking about my taking a year off from Webmaster duties vs. retiring (I'm NOT retiring...)

So... I thought I would share the FlyLady link again. Between "flying" and delayed maintenance here (plus organization) I am very busy. Add that to finishing books and projects and trainings. But getting things done requires MAKING time.

So this morning I am making time for these blogs, updating all, and then getting busy with other semi-fun projects and fun ones.

Here in Bowling Green, Kentucky the weather is really good. There was fog this morning, but hopefully this will burn off this afternoon.

How are things in your neck of the woods? Good, I hope.

Betsyanne

A few of my current sites and projects: (besides my books, organizing, and more...)

The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"

My Personal Page and blog 

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Also join me on Twitter at @scholarsgrants, @betsyanne or @nontrads

Girl Scout Betsy, The Makery, and Beech Bend Park. What is new in YOUR life?

Looking for BG, KY events? Go here to the Events Page. It has lots of links you can check for things going on in town. 

My new blog is here: Girl Scout Betsy. (I am talking about Camp Memories this week)

The garden (my Garden Spot) is still on its way to being planted.

Other news: The Makery, a new artistic inspirational studio and shop, is opening this week. I heard about it today. Their website is here: http://www.themakerybgky.com.

They have all kinds of instruction classes.

I can't wait to visit there. They are located at 422 1/2 Main Street, down the windy path on Main street. Their phone number is 270-991-6475.

Someone went to Beech Bend last week and had a lot of fun. They talked about it on Facebook. Beech Bend is an amusement park and water park. It also has a racetrack. Find out more about Beech Bend here.

What is new in your life? Leave a comment here after this posting.

Betsyanne

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Updated - May 2013 Events C: Selected things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area.

May events #B - in the Bowling Green Kentucky area and nearby.

Find more events at my Events Listings pages list.

NEW - NEW - WKU has a Science Investigation Day Camp this summer for grades 3-6. Sign up early, as there is limited enrollment. https://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/camp.php. Here is a description from their page: 
"From July 8 to 12, 2013, Hardin Planetarium is hosting a 5 half-days Science Curiosity Investigation camp open to any student in grades 3-6. From 8 am to noon, participants will engage in fun, interactive investigations to stimulate curiosity and encourage cooperative discovery and problem solving. The theme for this camp will be 'Alien Hunters.'"

It's time for Girl Scout Camp!
New! Now are signups for Girl Scout Camp in the Kentuckiana area.

Check out this page
to find out more:
Summer Resident
Camp 2013.

GET GIRL SCOUT COOKIES STILL!!
There are Girl Scout cookies for sale at the local Girl Scout office in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Get your Thin Mints or other favorite cookie! The Girl Scout office is located at 901 Lehman Avenue. Get there via 31-W and turn at Lehman. They are in a shopping center there. (Suite 7). Cookies are $3.50 per box, freeze well, and are great gifts.  
Tell them Betsy sent you!

Also, there are more FREE concerts and pay and free events at WKU this month. 

Hotel Inc. needs to re-stock their food shelves this month. Find out more at their website. You can also share my new article about visiting their location here.

Here are events for May 7-19 in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area. 













Saturday, May 11: today is Historic Preservation Day at the Capital.

Today is also Second Saturday on the Square downtown.

Also today: (from the WKU Events page)
"The WKU Alumni Association invites all graduates and their families to stop by the Augenstein Alumni Center on Commencement Saturday and tour your new alumni home! OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the WKU Alumni Association at alumni@wku.edu or 270-745-2688."

Sunday, May 12th: Today the WKU Hardin Planetarium has images from Mars at 2 p.m. Find out more:  http://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/currentshow.php.

Tuesday, May 14th: the Bob Kirby Branch library has a free Ebay class at 6 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252. 

Thursday, May 15th: The WKU Chess Club meets today at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Gary Ransdell Hall Library (note change of meeting place). You may want to bring your chess set. Call 1-918-809-6278 to find out. 

Thursday, May 16th: Fountain Square Players is presenting A Southern Exposure tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $12. Find out more: http://www.facebook.com/fountainsquareplayers.

Thursday, May 16th: The SkyPac Youth Theater is presenting Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. at 7 p.m. Find out more:  http://www.theskypac.com/event/schoolhouse-rock-live-jr. 

Friday, May 17th is the All-American Soapbox Derby. http://www.bgkiwanis.org/public/pub_page.aspx?PageID=87522 
It continues on the 18th (tomorrow).
Their Facebook page is here: http://www.facebook.com/SBDBG.

Thursday, May 16th: Fountain Square Players is presenting A Southern Exposure tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $12. Find out more: http://www.facebook.com/fountainsquareplayers.

Friday, May 17th: SkyPac is showing Schoolhouse Rock Jr. by the SkyPac Youth Theater at 7 p.m. Find out more:  http://www.theskypac.com/event/schoolhouse-rock-live-jr.

Friday, May 17th: (from the WCVK Community Happenings page) "5/17/13 NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness) would like you to join them at the Thursday, May 23rd Hot Rods game against the Great Lakers ( future Dodgers) at 7:05 pm. Help raise funds and support your local Bowling Green NAMI Chapter will cheering on the Hot Rods. Tickets will be $10 per seat. Enjoy $2 food and drink specials. For more information please call Larry at 270-618-6128."

Saturday, May 18th: the All-American Soapbox Derby event continues. http://www.bgkiwanis.org/public/pub_page.aspx?PageID=87522 
Their Facebook page is here: http://www.facebook.com/SBDBG.

Saturday, May 18th: (from the WCVK Community Happenings page) "5/18/13 Bowling Green Women’s Club is having a Home Sweet Home Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church’s fellowship Hall, Bowling Green, Ky. Cost is $14.00 to benefit Hospitality House at the Medical Center. For more information please call: Touria at 270-303-6183."

Saturday, May 18th: Greenview Hospital has a Craft Fair today from 8-2.

Saturday, May 18th: From the Lost River Cave Events Page: "Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom Grand Opening - May 18, 2013 – FREE - Lost River Cave and Monticello Banking Company are pleased to invite your family to the grand opening of the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom!

Designed for children ages 2-12 with adult supervision, the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom is a dynamic, nature-scape for playing and learning.

The new classroom will provide a fenced-in space for children to "unplug" and gain a hands-on appreciation for nature and the natural world. Features include a performance space, a "messy materials" section, art studio, climbing and cave crawling, a music and movement station and more.

The grand opening is free and open to the entire community. The ribbon will be 'cut' by every child in attendance at 1pm. There will be snacks, live music and an array of fun hands-on activities."


Saturday, May 18th: Fountain Square Players is presenting A Southern Exposure tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $12. Find out more: http://www.facebook.com/fountainsquareplayers.

Saturday, May 18th: (from the WCVK Community Happenings page) "5/18/13 Community Disaster Preparedness Fair will be at Rockfield United Methodist Church, Rockfield, Ky. On Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be information and demonstrations about disaster preparedness. Door prizes, Kids on the Block, children activities and refreshments. A donation of one jar of peanut butter is requested for local food banks. For more information please call: Linda at 270-782-2690." 
Saturday, May 18th: Beech Bend Park has S-10 Super Nationals today from 8-4.

Sunday, May 19th: Fountain Square Players is presenting A Southern Exposure tonight at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $12. Find out more: http://www.facebook.com/fountainsquareplayers.

Sunday, May 19th: (from the WCVK Community Happenings page) "5/19/13 Bowling Green Garden Club is having their Fairy Garden Tour on Sunday May 19th with the tour from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, then refreshments served at the Lost River Cave’s new Children’s Garden from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The tour will include 7 homes and businesses throughout Bowling Green. Advanced tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, or can be purchased the day of the event for $12 for adults and $7 for children. For locations where you can purchase tickets or more information about this event please call: Elaine at 270-842-6761."

Tuesday, May 21st: The Sierra Club meets today at Lost River Cave's Birch Room (for Third Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. 904-0628.

Thursday, May 23rd: The WKU Chess Club meets today at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Gary Ransdell Hall Library (note change of meeting place). You may want to bring your chess set. Call 1-918-809-6278 to find out. 

Friday, May 24th: Beech Bend Park has NHRA Sports Nationals today. 782-7634. http://www.beechbend.com/dragspecialevents.htm

Saturday, May 25th: Beech Bend Park has NHRA Sports Nationals today. 782-7634. http://www.beechbend.com/dragspecialevents.htm

Sunday, May 26th: Beech Bend Park has NHRA Sports Nationals today. 782-7634. http://www.beechbend.com/dragspecialevents.htm

Sunday, May 26th: There is a Disc Golf Tournament today at Phil Moore and Ephram White parks starting at 9 a.m. Call for info: 842-5302.

Thursday, May 30th: The WKU Chess Club meets today at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Gary Ransdell Hall Library (note change of meeting place). You may want to bring your chess set. Call 1-918-809-6278 to find out.

Friday, May 31st: This weekend is the Glasgow Highland Games. The event starts at 7 tonight. Find out more: http://www.glasgowhighlandgames.com/ 

Also check to the right here on this blog for more event links, AND at the top for the "BG Event Sites" tab and also the Art Around Town tab.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

-Betsyanne  

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The Garden Spot - Garden Dreaming.


A walk in Riverwalk and Weldon Peete Park

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Check out the City Events Calendars too. 

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bowling Green Parent magazine, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

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