Category Archives: Travel

The Phunny Phorty Phellows Begin the March to Mardi Gras

Posted on January 8, 2013 by theurbanllama

I trust everyone had a happy Epiphany? Not sure? It took me doing a touch of religious research to figure that one out as well. More to the point the arrival of the Epiphany means Carnival season is officially under … Continue reading →

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ST. JAMES COURT ART SHOW

Posted on October 15, 2012 by theurbanllama

I wanted to give a quick shout out to the annual St. James Court Art Show, which had a tremendous turnout two weeks back with over 300,000 attendees enjoying the weather, food and art. In its 56th year of existence, … Continue reading →

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BIG BLUE MADNESS BEGINS ANEW IN SEPTEMBER

Posted on September 23, 2012 by theurbanllama

On the heels of the University of Kentucky’s football team taking a 38-0 beating from Florida Saturday, it should be noted that UK’s basketball team started waking from its slumber with tickets for Big Blue Madness going on sale earlier … Continue reading →

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HURRICANE KATRINA PLUS 7

Posted on August 29, 2012 by theurbanllama

This is not a happy day in New Orleans. Hurricane Isaac is pounding the metro area. Thankfully the multi-billion dollar enhanced levee system installed after Hurricane Katrina appears to be holding. Still hundreds of thousands of residents are without power, … Continue reading →

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The 2012 London Summer Olympics

Posted on August 15, 2012 by theurbanllama

Bravo London, bravo! The games of the 30th Olympiad came off smashingly. That by itself is reason enough to celebrate these days. There were concerns going in to the Games that London organizers had insufficient security personnel, but Sunday the … Continue reading →

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DIXIE CHILI

Posted on July 28, 2012 by theurbanllama

Chili is nothing new to the folks living in Kentucky. It’s not exactly a customary dish, but with Cincinnati less than two hours north there is plenty of love to go around for this spicy meat concoction. Two of Cincinnati’s … Continue reading →

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Llama Daze Are Here Again

Posted on June 1, 2012 by theurbanllama

Being the Urban Llama, and a general llama enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for the chance to do a meet and greet with some real llamas. I had just such an opportunity last Saturday at Scott County Park in … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Wildcats Claw Past Kansas to Win NCAA Championship

Posted on April 3, 2012 by theurbanllama

The Cats did it! After being ranked number one in the country for 20 of 29 weeks this season, Kentucky put the finishing touches on their dream season before 70,913 at the Superdome in New Orleans, and once again sit atop college … Continue reading →

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The Kentucky Wildcats play for the NCAA championship Monday in New Orleans

Posted on April 2, 2012 by theurbanllama

It is Championship Day in the Bluegrass. That doesn’t mean the Kentucky Wildcats have this sewed up, but it sure is nice seeing them back in the title game. Kentucky endured a spirited attack from their in-state rival Louisville on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Battle for the Bluegrass in the Big Easy

Posted on March 30, 2012 by theurbanllama

LOUISVILLE AND KENTUCKY FACE OFF IN THE FINAL FOUR Y’all ready for this?!? Saturday at 6:09 ET, the University of Louisville Cardinals will square off in New Orleans against the University of Kentucky Wildcats in a Final Four matchup to decide one … Continue reading →

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