KentuckyKicksAss.com // Kentucky for Kentucky’s been tasked to develop a viable brand and tag line for the great Commonwealth of Kentucky

It's been a great day in Kentucky For Kentucky land.

KentuckyKicksAss.com // Kentucky for Kentucky's been tasked to develop a viable brand and tag line for the great Commonwealth of Kentucky. Our goals are simple: increase tourism, attract new business, foster pride, diminish stereotypes, unify the commonwealth and distinguish Kentucky from any other place on the planet. Three easy steps. Step One - We talked to some of the coolest most admired, most kick ass Kentuckians (and a couple of non-Kentuckians). We even got a few celebrities in the mix. We asked them: how would you best describe Kentucky in a few words? From there a tag-line was born. Step Two - We partnered with Brian and Sara Turner of Cricket Press and went to work on turning this tag-line into a kick-ass logo. Step three - Turn up the volume and let the world know: KENTUCKY KICKS ASS. The Outcome - We documented the entire process. Special thanks to Governor Steve Beshear, Kentucky Department of Tourism, all the kick ass Kentuckians that participated in the interviews, Ian Friley of Kong Productions for filming and editing video, Natalie Baxter for filming, Brian and Sara Turner of Cricket Press for the logo design, Jason Kaufman for print design, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and George Clooney

GarysWorld 'Appalachia' - Remembering West Liberty Ky. after 2012 tornado

West Liberty (Before) the tornado on March 2, 2012...A small,pretty quaint town!!

West Liberty ( After ) tornado on March 2, 2012...We will never forget our little town...We will rebuild

GarysWorld 'Appalachia' - Kentucky Christmas Photos

Cool pic from the Galt House in Louisville.

Source: travelforchristmas.com via Vanessa on Pinterest

Louisville Skyline at Christmas

Source: flickr.com via HerKentucky on Pinterest

Love the lighting for Christmas

Source: countryliving.com via Paige on Pinterest

Country Christmas

Source: postteenageliving.com via Laurie on Pinterest

Snow in Kentucky

Source: google.com via Kenny on Pinterest

Snow in Frankfort, Kentucky

Source: i.imgur.com via Tyler on Pinterest

Zenyatta in the snow, Lane's End, Midway, Kentucky 2010 - 2011 Winter

Source: Uploaded by user via Sandra on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Terri on Pinterest

Merry Christmas from GarysWorld 'Appalachia'

Tweets from Appalachia - 11/30/2012

#UpsetAlert - #NotreDame dominates 64-50, handing the young #Kentucky Wildcats their second loss of the season es.pn/RmkFgy

— ESPN College BBall (@ESPNCBB) November 30, 2012

#NotreDame v #Kentucky @mgolicjr57 fist pumping like a champion today #GoIrish instagr.am/p/SqmHm0PFKf/

— The ND LepreCon (@TheNDleprechaun) November 30, 2012

SEC title ticket more than a pair to each of the other five title games combined tinyurl.com/ckoo5dr #vols #tennessee

— Vols Sports News (@volssportsnews) November 30, 2012

North Carolina School Orders 6-Year-Old Girl To Remove Word “God” From Poem She Wrote For Veteran’s Day bit.ly/115kKH0

— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) November 29, 2012

North Carolina woman wins deportation case five hours after giving birth huff.to/SkZuZ6

— HP LatinoVoices (@LatinoVoices) November 30, 2012

Virginia> #Virginia wind-farm potential suddeny up for bidding Usa-Now.com/news/detail.ph…

— Usa-Now (@UsaNowWeb) November 30, 2012

Buckwild is gonna make West Virginia look worse than it already is. Lol good ol WV. Home sweet home.

— jacob bailes (@catsandcrocs) November 30, 2012

Tweets from Appalachia - 11/28/2012

Front page of #Kentucky's football page: The Mark Stoops Era Begins! #WEAREUKtwitpic.com/bh0qxg

— Kevin McGuire (@KevinOnCFB) November 27, 2012

WBN: Keith Bogans talks to WBN: Former Kentucky Wildcat and current Brooklyn Nets shooting guard K... bit.ly/10Y4gk9 #UK #Kentucky

— Jason Marcum (@UK_Fans) November 28, 2012

Stoops + Hoops = Whoops for our opponents. #kentucky #nikeroar

— Wildcat Statue (@WildcatStatue) November 28, 2012

Great Idea! A school on NCAA probation (#Tennessee ) interviews a coach (#AlGolden ) being investigated by the NCAA. bit.ly/OH8SF0

— Mike Hart (@TheNavyMike) November 28, 2012

FRIDAY: @9thwondermusic @buckshot @rapsodymusic & more are performing at Kings Baracade in Raleigh bit.ly/WvlnVk via @jamlarecords

— Duck Down Music Inc. (@DuckDownMusic) November 28, 2012

#Virginia: 'At Least I Know Where I'll Sleep Tonight' — Homeless Vet Gets Apartment - Arlington, VA Patch buff.ly/V9VNtD

— America's Homeless (@OurHomeless) November 28, 2012

Congratulations to Chelsea Welch '12 (@realmisswvusa), recently named Miss West Virginia and heading to nationals. ht.ly/fCqhf

— Brown Alumni Mag (@BrownAlumniMag) November 28, 2012

Hunting seasons is officially open in #Pennsylvania, so here's a free download of #AllMyGuns soundcloud.com/sarahdonner/al…

— Sarah Donner (@sarahdonner) November 28, 2012

Tweets from 'Appalachia' - 11/05/2102

Source: google.com via Traci on Pinterest

Beautiful #Kentucky #sunrise this morning. Photo submitted by Melitta Clark.twitpic.com/bakenf

— Landon Hampton (@BeechTreeWx) November 5, 2012

#Tennessee hardest hit state! RT “@kentbottles: Fungal meningitis outbreak deaths up to 29 latimes.com/health/booster…”

— Linda Lia (@EMRAnswers) November 5, 2012

#PresidentClinton #Rally #NorthCarolina #Vote #Obama instagr.am/p/RoC74Jvhik/

— DerekFisher (@derekfisher) November 4, 2012

Doug Wilder, first black governor elected since Reconstruction, sours on Obama - Optimistic signs in #Virginia! nationalreview.com/corner/332458/… #tcot

— Anthony Rek LeCounte (@RekLeCounte) November 5, 2012

WSAZ: West Virginia Air Guard Hits the Skies for Disaster Relief bit.ly/YhCRbp

— WSAZ NewsChannel 3 (@WSAZnews) November 3, 2012

Tweets from 'Appalachia' - 11/01/2012

Just another day at work! #BeamDistillery #Kentucky instagr.am/p/RfdMr7RGGh/

— Nikole Flores (@Nkole) November 1, 2012

14 year old bags #elk in #Kentucky (PHOTO)american-hunter.com/jareds-kentuck…

— RMEF(@RMEF) November 1, 2012

Latest in the DesJarlais scandalnashvillescene.com/pitw/archives/… #tennessee

— KCGibbons (@KCGibbons) November 1, 2012

On the drive up from North Carolina yesterday, I saw these guys all over the road. instagr.am/p/RfQyqxwlfr/

— Tim Guinee (@TimGuinee) November 1, 2012

A New Winery in #Virginia The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards bit.ly/Toein1 #vawine @grapeoccasions @hamiltonstation @cellarblog

— Christian Schiller (@Schillerwein) November 1, 2012

West Virginia Dems slam Obama's EPA for delaying mining permit - The Hill's Floor Action thehill.com/blogs/floor-ac…

— Robert New (@RobertNew) October 31, 2012

Utility crews struggled to fix a record number of power failures in #Pennsylvania ow.ly/eWfqU

— newspyre (@newspyre) November 1, 2012

Tweets from Appalachia - 10/30/2012

Then, there's the COLD side of Sandy... in Davis, West Virginia from @beaudodsontwitpic.com/b8u2w3

— Severe Studios (@severestudios) October 30, 2012

Re-watching #Kentucky #Missouri...#Alabama has the best OG-C combo in the SEC, but Kentucky OG L. Warford and C M. Smith might be 2nd

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) October 30, 2012

#snOMG in Harlan County. Pic courtesy of sheriffs dept #kentucky instagr.am/p/RaNQwOOnte/

— Nikki Burdine (@NikkiBurdine) October 30, 2012

I just loved this Q&A with a not-so-average Joe from #Tennessee. #AppalachianTrail hiker is ready to ride tnne.ws/SCRUbk

— Heidi Hall (@HeidiHallTN) October 30, 2012

#ad Explore breathtaking beauty of #Tennessee's #nature & #outdoors. Spring into action & see for yourself #TNtourism ~ spon.tw/t1ykIU

— Lana Bandoim (@Lana_Bandoim) October 30, 2012

In #Virginia, neighbors are helping one another: aarp.us/PFgtYE #dogood

— Create The Good (@createthegood) October 30, 2012

Tweets from 'Appalachia' - 10/22/2012

Source: morguefile.com via Gary on Pinterest

Media picks #Kentucky to win second straight SEC title bit.ly/SimMh1

— Kentucky #BBN (@BBN) October 22, 2012

Authorities on scene of shooting in Lincoln Co., Tennessee - WAFF bit.ly/Ut08ak #tennessee

— Tennessee News (@TNnewswire) October 22, 2012

North Carolina: Fountain of youth or massive voter fraud? theblaze.com/blog/2012/10/2… via @theblaze

— Jacqueline Otto (@jacque_otto) October 22, 2012

Virginia is home to more than 200 wineries and 35 breweries. #Virginia Beach Wine and Craft Beer Weekwtkr.com/2012/10/22/vir…

— WTKR NewsChannel 3 (@WTKR3) October 22, 2012

Huntington, West Virginia my friends #Marshall twitter.com/LOLsportPics/s…

— LOL Sport Pics (@LOLsportPics) October 22, 2012

Beautiful leaves in Adams County! #lovefall #pennsylvania ow.ly/i/133eA

— The Gettysburg Hotel (@GettysburgHotel) October 22, 2012

Check out this awesome new mobile site for #Toledo, #Ohio here! bit.ly/oSG9J3

— Scream Radius (@screamradius) October 22, 2012

Tweets from 'Appalachia' - 10/20/2012

Source: ohiobarns.com via Gary on Pinterest

Good morning from #kentucky! instagr.am/p/RAnhJ5q8Cj/

— Liza Jane(@E_Harp_says) October 20, 2012

Reservoir Ducks.. #instaville #Louisville #Kentucky @ Crescent Hill Reservoir instagr.am/p/RAmkvCRKHv/

— Worldwide SWO✅ (@ticklemytweeder) October 20, 2012

I love where I live #fall #tennessee 🍁🍂 instagr.am/p/RAoGoBSyVT/

— Kelsey Phipps (@kelseyp2) October 20, 2012

Photo: View from my hotel window. — { #tennessee #fall #view } tmblr.co/Z27tVyVeI5Q9

— Mandy Maxwell (@mandyish) October 20, 2012

Bikers for Barack roll to the polls in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. #GottaVote gottavote.com twitter.com/TheDemocrats/s…

— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) October 20, 2012

Tweets From 'Appalachia' - 10/16/2012

Source: hookedonhouses.net via Mina on Pinterest

Was only a matter of time before a horse appeared @foxhollowfarm #kentucky #bluegrassinstagr.am/p/Q2lEVGoYEd/

— Debra Locker (@lockerpr) October 16, 2012

ReliaBrand(R) Launches its Adiri(R) Brand to Major Retailers at the ABC Kids Expo in Louisv... bit.ly/XjECU6 #News #Kentucky #USA

— Kentucky (@RFKentucky) October 16, 2012

Tide fan from "I Hate Tennessee" viral video: "I still hate Tennessee" - The Huntsville T bit.ly/Qn8Osn #tennessee

— Tennessee News (@TNnewswire) October 16, 2012

Tennesseans drink less beer than most, report shows - Nashville Business Journal - ow.ly/evg6N #Tennessee

— Magazines.com (@magazines) October 16, 2012

Gov. Hunt: "North Carolina is the greatest place in America to live, work, raise a family, and start a business." #MichelleAtUNC

— Obama for America NC (@OFA_NC) October 16, 2012

University of NC denies Iraq vet in-state tuition as it mulls giving same break to illegals | Fox News fxn.ws/QP7bFm via @foxnews

— Tammy (@Brava10) October 16, 2012

An Early Look at Haute Dog & Fries in Alexandria (Pictures) zite.to/RChfVf #virginia #nova # food

— Tara L Christianson (@homeswithtlc) October 16, 2012

UPDATE: Hikers had started to ration food after becoming lost bit.ly/RyyBPp #virginia

— Virginia News (@HeadlineVa_News) October 16, 2012

Lunch links: 'Cocky' West Virginia players? es.pn/R8mN7K

— David Ubben (@davidubben) October 16, 2012

Bob helps farmer spot a newborn calf in West Virginia. #AroundTheWorldIn80Bobs streetcatbob.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/bob-in…

— StreetCat Bob (@StreetCatBob) October 16, 2012

My prayers go out to Senator Specter's family and loved ones today as they lay him to rest: bit.ly/S1NQ63 #Pennsylvania

— RYAN BIZZARRO (@RyanBizzarro) October 16, 2012

What is in PA Dutch Country Besides the Amish? 10 To-Do’s in Lancaster County, #Pennsylvania ow.ly/ewilW #traveltuesday

— GotSaga (@GotSagaLatino) October 16, 2012

Tweets from 'Appalachia' - 10/15/2012

Source: kentuckytourism.com via Gary on Pinterest

Looking forward to my favorite kind of filming adventures today! #kentucky

— Keturah Gray (@kettynyc) October 15, 2012

#Kentucky spent 300k on basketball pep rally, but only 336k on football recruiting sds.to/OA1nSy via @sds

— Kentucky #BBN (@BBN) October 14, 2012

Barack Hussein Obama, STOP THE WAR ON COAL !!! Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, do not appreciate it. Too many coal plants shutting down.

— JCorb (@JDCorbin50) October 15, 2012

Teacher who voted for Obama: "I want to be able to afford to have another child.." Will vote for Romney bit.ly/QEgrMx#.UHuYU6… #TCOT #Ohio

— Vision4USA (@Vision4USA) October 15, 2012

Steelers vs. Titans Take Two: Outplayed but Victorious, Tennessee Fights on - Bleacher Report bit.ly/Wox6rz #tennessee

— Tennessee News (@TNnewswire) October 15, 2012

Steelers vs. Titans Take Two: Outplayed but Victorious, Tennessee Fights on - Bleacher Report bit.ly/Wox6rz #tennessee

— Tennessee News (@TNnewswire) October 15, 2012

North Carolina: The First Lady is coming to visit on Tuesday. RSVP to see her in Chapel Hill: OFA.BO/Sdx4JR

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 15, 2012

(Blk Panthers okay?) North Carolina University Votes To Ban Chick-Fil-A From Campus… shar.es/5PqsU

— Anna Teresa Arnold (@HomerWhite) October 15, 2012

Beautiful photos: Spring in Shenandoah National Park. j.mp/TPMePm #nature #Virginia

— Matthias Rascher (@matthiasrascher) October 15, 2012

Little by little, #Pennsylvania is discovering this #rural gem of a community bit.ly/QbauHI

— SEDA-COG (@SEDA_COG) October 15, 2012

More beautiful fall leaves! #smithfield #pennsylvania@ Rich Farms instagr.am/p/QzSRP4rZwl/

— Elizabeth Kanosky (@LizKanosky) October 15, 2012

Tweets from 'Appalachia - 10/13/2012

Source: garysworldblog.blogspot.com via Gary on Pinterest

Hey everyone! It's a beautiful day here in #Tennessee. I hope you all have a great weekend!:-)

— Amy L. Sells (@be_sirius) October 13, 2012

Police: Three Tennessee children wake up Saturday morning to find parents dead - Kingsport Times News bit.ly/X5BpaA #tennessee

— Tennessee News (@TNnewswire) October 13, 2012

Why I love where I live. #nature #hiking #tennesseeinstagr.am/p/Qun6rIyQW3/

— Meredith Piacentini (@MerePiacentini) October 13, 2012

My 1st horse race #Keeneland #Kentucky instagr.am/p/QuyDNGRQp7/

— H. Ogirri (@HenryOgirri) October 13, 2012

A HUGE thank you to all the superstar volunteers that came out to watch Dr. Jill Biden fire up North Carolina in Cary. twitter.com/OFA_NC/status/…

— Obama for America NC (@OFA_NC) October 13, 2012

Scientists at North Carolina State University have cultivated a crop of next-gen nanoflower solar cells! su.pr/9KXaFq

— inhabitat (@inhabitat) October 13, 2012

Man rescued from river bank after jumping from train bridge bit.ly/QwZiEg #virginia

— Virginia News (@HeadlineVa_News) October 13, 2012

Mountaintop removal and changes to the Appalachian way of life (PHOTOS) huff.to/T5ldSw

— HuffPost Green (@HuffPostGreen) October 13, 2012

Coal Miners Prayer

Appalachian Troubadours | A wholesome Christian-based group

JoAnna has performed at Morgan County High School when i was teaching and coaching there.  She was and will always be one of my favorite singers.  You have come a long way JoAnna.  This article was for you.  Gary Holbrook

Richard Jett's Appalachian Troubadours is a group of young vocalists performing at various events, such as festivals, state parks, schools, health care centers, banquets and benefits with a range of music genres to include country, bluegrass, gospel, cajun, 50s & 60s and classic pop.






Established 1990 Richard Jett Productions

Richard Jett’s Appalachian Troubadours, a singing group of individuals, have been performing for over 20 years throughout Eastern and Central Kentucky. The Appalachian Troubadours are a wholesome Christian-based group performing at shows centered on morally acceptable themes, promoting family values, and music history education. Performances consist of a variety of music genres to include country, bluegrass, gospel, and 50/60’s. Members perform with CD tracks, provide background vocals, and at times use musical instruments as part of their performance. The Appalachian Troubadours perform through out the state of Kentucky at contracted state parks, festivals, benefits, and numerous other events through out the state. Performances consist of primarily individual solos, with occasional duets and group songs.




New recruits will be chosen based on vocal talent, showmanship, poise, appearance, and entertainment value. Vocalists who can sing harmony are preferred, but this is not mandatory. Members are paid per performance based on venue. Member requirements are show attendance, learning suggested material in the group's 4 main music genres (country, bluegrass, gospel, and 50s/60s), assistance with equipment set-up/breakdown before and after shows, and conducting one's self in a positive manner. Auditions will be conducted by submitting a video or audio recording no longer than 5 minutes (audio recordings must include picture). The video or audio recording may feature one song or a medley of songs. If interested, you may attach video audition directly to EMAIL message, or please contact Rachel at 606-301-1047, JoAnna at 606-356-5257, or Jessica at 606-481-9705 for further details.

Source:  http://www.appalachiantroubadours.com/

Christina Taylor Green | Don't forget her

We love you Christina. Nine years old and no longer alive. What did she do wrong? Just a little girl living her life as she saw it. Exploring the world and enjoying the things that inspire every little girl. From what i've read Christina was full of the things we all cherish about our lives. Love of animals, baseball and all the things little girls dream about for their future in America. Really i am not sure why, is anyone else? You see folks this old hillbilly has a little girl who is nine also, and i'm having a hard time figuring out the thought processes that are running the news media on this story of tragedy. Is it really about the politics of left and right? Maybe just maybe it is about a little girl who lost her life living the American dream. Being Christina Green on that fateful day. Just being Christina. Why can't we just remember her instead of gun control, how we can beat the other political party, Sarah Palin, and others. I prefer to remember Christina for the little girl she was. The rest of the talk should mean nothing to us. You see folks Sarah Palin or nobody else caused this idiot to start shooting. Jared Lee Loughner caused Christina to die. She is no longer here, except the memory we as Americans can have for this beautiful little girl. Please America, forget the politics, hatred, and absolute senselessness of figuring out who is to blame. Lets just remember Christina Taylor Green, who isn't here with us now, and learn from mistakes others make. I believe she would want it that way.

Christina as a dad i looked and looked for something in song to describe you. These videos are what i found for you hon. God bless Christina whom i never met, but a little girl who i think i know now.

Gary Holbrook

West Liberty, Ky.

GarysWorld 'Appalachia ' founder speaks about our land...da ol hillbilly

What is Appalachia nowadays.  Is it just a name ?  Who are these people in this mountain country including ol Gary?   For those of us that grew up here I think i am allowed to speak as one of these stupid redneck ignoramuses excuse the damn spelling.  Hell i went to school, and beyond, yet seems like people around this country still consider what i think is dumb.  Not those that know us.  Not our real friends.  But those who are supposed to know more than we do about this country.  Well by God i kinda ain't real happy about our country's direction here in Kentucky.  Who decides what is goin on.  That is a damn tough question for ol Gary, don't know bout everyone else.  Is it really about who is smarter, or is it goin further than that.  Is the English language really English, or is it something i got to do, cuz someone told me so.  When i get that knock on my door should i be scared, not knowing what it was i did.  When did America become England?  When did America become Europe?  When did we forget all the sacrifice and all the blood that was shed to keep us strong?  Hell someone gets their feelings hurt and the next thing is 'You're fired".  Guess we are gettin a little thin skinned around here.  Well from us ol Appalachian people i say we are sick and tired of excuses.  We may be real dumb, but stupid we ain't.  America we love ya, and it ain't gonna be easy to beat this country.
And yes by God, my name is Gary Holbrook from Appalachia.

Gary on 'GarysWorld Appalachia' to his friends thru the years

Wow!  Alot of years since da ol hillbilly started this little blog.  This morning i guess is like alot of others we live in our lives.  Ol Gary hasn't done much posting here in awhile.  With all the new tech and the fact that i have been so busy with my other stuff, i have neglected the thing on the internet that got this ol teacher and coach started.  'GarysWorld Appalachia' was my tomorrows 9 year old daughter's idea.  Lil Aisha and i were sitting around trying to think of a name for this crazy idea i had for an Appalachian blog title.  She said dad what about Gary's Appalachia.  You love your land so much that you should be a part of the title.  This from a little girl in 2005.  Thus with world this little blog was born.  And as my readers through the years already know, it was hard to go a day or two here, without the dumb ol hillbilly making changes to the front page.  Hell we had graphics, outlandlish music, stupid posts, and other things here that were just crazy.  Well da ol hillbilly kept gettin a few return visitors, and decided that he owned what he said and did, and one morning said to himself, 'what da hell i will do what i want to do here cause it's my shit'.  I worried about things like is there enough info for people to browse thru, just things like that really.  In fact last month or so i introduced Collecta and Ellerdale widgets here which i use on my main GarysWorld USA site.  Well it's like this they are still up here but i was wrong.  This should be about me and the past of Appalachia, because that is what i really enjoy about my land.  THE PAST.  So it is this simple.  If you still visit this blog from way back i'm back.  If you are new here good luck puttin up with me.  If you love Appalachia and what we are really about stick around.  Cause i have some things i may want to discuss in the future.  And most of it is because of a little 9 year old girl today who believed in her daddy, 'DA OL HILLBILLY NUFF SAID'.  Happy birthday Aisha.
Daddy

Consolidating blog posts for GarysWorld 'Appalachia'

I have decided to limit the number of labels here even more for 2010.  Because of so many time constraints it is hard to produce numerous labels to post about at GarysWorld 'Appalachia'.  I feel like i have enough labels now to post under for the topics i enjoy putting up.  As my loyal readers here already know, we have thousands of links for visitors to find any infomation they need for research about our region of the country.

This setup on posting will allow this ol hillbilly to concentrate more on the things i really enjoy posting.
Gary

Tags:  diary garysworld appalachia

Thoughts about the past year

My son Myles receiving his Ky. law license

As 2009 comes to a close it is a good time to think back. 

My son Myles made us all very proud last spring when he became a Kentucky lawyer.  He could have gone to many other places to work, but he chose Kentucky.
I made 3 trips out West this past year.  Two trips to Kansas City to visit with my daughter Aisha, and our annual bird hunting trip to Kansas for 2 weeks.  Over the years this ol hillbilly has made alot of great friends out West that i will always treasure.  They are alot like us ol hillbillies and their friendship is lasting.
We did some more work at our wildlife preserve this year, and it really looks great.  For training bird dogs, enjoying nature, and the solitude of the outdoors, it can't be beat.
Dad turned 86 in December and is still going strong.  He sure is one tough guy.
For those who have followed my blog here i thank you so much for the emails.  As i learned a long time ago on here you only are as good as your readers let you be.  It is hard to cover everything i want to on this blog, but the fun part is i can put on what i wish here.  GarysWorld USA and the forum take care of the rest.
I can't sign off without thanking my loyal helpers at the sites.  Amanda, Sarah, and Rhonda, you girls are the greatest.  How you put up with me sometimes is amazing. 

Happy New Year everybody and may God bless the USA
Gary