Tuned In Late For The Parade Today And Missed This Float. Darn It!

World Record Attempt

Andrew attempting to "tie" the world record for "napkin rings on yo head." Co-record holder - Justin West.

West Tradition Thanksgiving Notes

Here's how it works. Post something you're thankful for throughout the day on Thanksgiving via the comment section and I will add your note in the jar. As new notes are added, more notes will show up in the jar. See how it works? The tradition started when the kids were small. We would put a jar on the counter on Thanksgiving morning and as thoughts of things we were thankful for would pop in our heads, we would put a note in the jar. Then we would pull all the notes out at the end of the day and read them. We have much for which to be thankful! We had 94 notes in the jar last year. LAST YEAR'S NOTES

This Will Be A Classic Once BO Is Finally Out Of Office

My Favorite ESPN Promo

Huge - I Mean Huge Win For The Cats!

Big win for KY football fans as KY beat Georgia at Georgia - 34-27! (speaking of big fans, check the guy out on the left) Lyndsey & Andrew came over to enjoy charcoaled burgers, green beans and onion rings before the game. The kickoff was at 7:45 and by the half, Mary, me & Lyndsey were falling asleep. KY was down 20-6 so we all called it a night. Based on it being KY football, the writing was on the wall, right? Thank God I set the dvr to record the second half which Mary & I watched early this morning. Thanks to 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions, KY gets the win and goes to 7-4 on the season. TN coming in next week and if there was ever a season we could beat TN, it's this one. We should be able to secure a pretty good bowl game now. Can you say Chick-Fil-a? Oh yeah - KY won in basketball Sat too over Rider - 92-63. The whole game was a highlight film.

Common Sense From The Smartest Man In The World

By Charles Krauthammer
Friday, November 20, 2009
For late-19th-century anarchists, terrorism was the "propaganda of the deed." And the most successful propaganda-by-deed in history was 9/11 -- not just the most destructive, but the most spectacular and telegenic.

Travesty in New York
Holder's trials and errors
A terrorism trial's myths
And now its self-proclaimed architect, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, has been given by the Obama administration a civilian trial in New York. Just as the memory fades, 9/11 has been granted a second life -- and KSM, a second act: "9/11, The Director's Cut," narration by KSM.

September 11, 2001 had to speak for itself. A decade later, the deed will be given voice. KSM has gratuitously been presented with the greatest propaganda platform imaginable -- a civilian trial in the media capital of the world -- from which to proclaim the glory of jihad and the criminality of infidel America.

So why is Attorney General Eric Holder doing this? Ostensibly, to demonstrate to the world the superiority of our system, where the rule of law and the fair trial reign.

Really? What happens if KSM (and his co-defendants) "do not get convicted," asked Senate Judiciary Committee member Herb Kohl. "Failure is not an option," replied Holder. Not an option? Doesn't the presumption of innocence, er, presume that prosecutorial failure -- acquittal, hung jury -- is an option? By undermining that presumption, Holder is undermining the fairness of the trial, the demonstration of which is the alleged rationale for putting on this show in the first place.

Moreover, everyone knows that whatever the outcome of the trial, KSM will never walk free. He will spend the rest of his natural life in U.S. custody. Which makes the proceedings a farcical show trial from the very beginning.

Apart from the fact that any such trial will be a security nightmare and a terror threat to New York -- what better propaganda-by-deed than blowing up the courtroom, making KSM a martyr and turning the judge, jury and spectators into fresh victims? -- it will endanger U.S. security. Civilian courts with broad rights of cross-examination and discovery give terrorists access to crucial information about intelligence sources and methods.

That's precisely what happened during the civilian New York trial of the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. The prosecution was forced to turn over to the defense a list of 200 unindicted co-conspirators, including the name Osama bin Laden. "Within 10 days, a copy of that list reached bin Laden in Khartoum," wrote former attorney general Michael Mukasey, the presiding judge at that trial, "letting him know that his connection to that case had been discovered."

Finally, there's the moral logic. It's not as if Holder opposes military commissions on principle. On the same day he sent KSM to a civilian trial in New York, Holder announced he was sending Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, (accused) mastermind of the attack on the USS Cole, to a military tribunal.

By what logic? In his congressional testimony Wednesday, Holder was utterly incoherent in trying to explain. In his Nov. 13 news conference, he seemed to be saying that if you attack a civilian target, as in 9/11, you get a civilian trial; a military target like the Cole, and you get a military tribunal.

What a perverse moral calculus. Which is the war crime -- an attack on defenseless civilians or an attack on a military target such as a warship, an accepted act of war that the United States itself has engaged in countless times?

By what possible moral reasoning, then, does KSM, who perpetrates the obvious and egregious war crime, receive the special protections and constitutional niceties of a civilian courtroom, while he who attacked a warship is relegated to a military tribunal?

Moreover, the incentive offered any jihadist is as irresistible as it is perverse: Kill as many civilians as possible on American soil and Holder will give you Miranda rights, a lawyer, a propaganda platform -- everything but your own blog.

Alternatively, Holder tried to make the case that he chose a civilian New York trial as a more likely venue for securing a conviction. An absurdity: By the time Barack Obama came to office, KSM was ready to go before a military commission, plead guilty and be executed. It's Obama who blocked a process that would have yielded the swiftest and most certain justice.

Indeed, the perfect justice. Whenever a jihadist volunteers for martyrdom, we should grant his wish. Instead, this one, the most murderous and unrepentant of all, gets to dance and declaim at the scene of his crime.

Holder himself told The Post that the coming New York trial will be "the trial of the century." The last such was the trial of O.J. Simpson.

Another Good Weekend For UK Sports

Randall Cobb escaped the grasp of a Vanderbilt defender during Saturday's game in Nashville.The Cats (6-4, 2-4) rode Randall Cobb and Derrick Locke to a come-from-behind 24-13 victory in front of a heavily blue crowd of 33,675 at Vanderbilt Stadium, erasing a 13-10 halftime deficit on the way. The victory made UK bowl eligible for the fourth consecutive year. Friday night KY won it's basketball opener as Kentucky's talented youngsters thoroughly whipped a veteran Morehead State team 75-59. The John Calipari era is underway.

Thank You Veterans! Especially, Rick, Charlie & Justin.

It Begins This Friday!

Good Sports Weekend For Cat Fans

UK defeated Eastern KY University in football on Saturday 37-12. It took a while for the offense to get on track and they never really dominated EKU (OVC conference) like they should have but we'll take it. Morgan Newton,a true freshman QB, should be the starter the rest of the season instead of the injured junior Mike Hartline who may return for the Vandy game this Saturday at 12:20 on the SEC Network. KY is now 5-4 and needs another win to be bowl eligible. I personally think it will take 7 wins to get them to a bowl which means they have to win two out of the next three. (at Vandy, at Georgia and TN at home.) Meanwhile, KY did dominate Clarion (Calipari's a Clarion alum) in basketball winning 117-52. John Wall - a true freshman - led all scorers with 27 points and 9 assists in their second exhibition game of the season. It feels great to see KY ranked #4 already and seeing what I have seen so far, they could win it all this year if they weren't so young. It will definitely be a fun season and I personally look forward to huge wins over Louisville and Florida.

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Thanks To Justin And Also Justin TV We Were Able To Watch KY Basketball

Lyndsey, Andrew (HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW!) Mary & I were able to watch Justin's TV in Chas SC thanks to our web cams. After finishing a wonderful birthday dinner prepared by Mary, we fired up our web cams and settled in to watch KY basketball. It worked but half way through the first half we found a more solid stream through Justin.TV and went that route. I still can't believe we live this far south and our cable company doesn't offer Fox Sports South. Anyway, the Cats destroyed Campbellsville, KY 74-38 in an exhibition game. This team has a ton of weapons. It will be a fun season.

Wildcats Gettin Some Love....

FINALLY! Ky is getting respect again. Here's the first AP pre-season rankings.
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“Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Flavor”

In honor of the 44th President of the United States, Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream has introduced a new flavor: " Barocky Road ." Barocky Road is a blend of half vanilla, half chocolate, and surrounded by nuts and flakes. The vanilla portion of the mix is not openly advertised and usually denied as an ingredient. The nuts and flakes are all very bitter and hard to swallow. The cost is $100.00 per scoop. When purchased it will be presented to you in a large beautiful cone, but then the ice cream is taken away and given to the person in line behind you. You are left with an empty wallet and no change,holding an empty cone with no hope of getting any ice cream. Are you stimulated?
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Billy Donovan and Kentucky

Thursday, as SEC coaches and players gathered in Birmingham for the 2009-10 preseason media day, Donovan was an afterthought in the day-long gathering. The Gators were the final team to appear before members of the print media, and by then the room that had been packed earlier for new Kentucky head coach John Calipari was largely empty.

Barely a dozen reporters bothered to stick around to hear what Donovan had to say, and only a few ventured over to talk with junior forward Chandler Parsons.

Whatever fame the Gators found from their title years has quickly disappeared following consecutive seasons in which they missed the NCAA Tournament entirely, a fact that Donovan acknowledged Thursday.

"You look at Kentucky's tradition over the years or Arkansas' tradition or the tradition of different programs, I can't sit here and say that Florida's tradition was a great tradition," Donovan said. "We were fortunate over the last 10 or 12 years to have some really good players and some good teams. Now the challenge is to try to get back to that." Click below for more thoughts from Donovan about KY.

Florida’s Donovan: Don’t worry about health of UK basketball program

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Should the Pay Czar Cut The Pay Of US Congressmen?

They consistently have an approval rating in the 20 percentile range, yet they keep giving themselves pay increases, they have great benefits plus a pension after 1 term. Is the PAY CZAR going to make any adjustments on the pay these crooks receive?

KY vs Louisiana Monroe - 7pm - Fox Sports South

Mike's Pick
KY 32 - ULM - 14
SCOUTING REPORT

KY WINS 36-13

Maintaining A Positive Attitude

I have been avoiding the news for the most part the last few weeks. It helps me maintain a positive attitude. But when the two smartest political commentators I know (Rick West and Charles Krauthammer) speak up - I listen. This is one move by BO's socialist regime I feel will definitely backfire on them.

By Charles Krauthammer
Friday, October 23, 2009

Rahm Emanuel once sent a dead fish to a live pollster. Now he's put a horse's head in Roger Ailes's bed.

Not very subtle. And not very smart. Ailes doesn't scare easily.

The White House has declared war on Fox News. White House communications director Anita Dunn said that Fox is "opinion journalism masquerading as news." Patting rival networks on the head for their authenticity (read: docility), senior adviser David Axelrod declared Fox "not really a news station." And Chief of Staff Emanuel told (warned?) the other networks not to "be led [by] and following Fox."

Meaning? If Fox runs a story critical of the administration -- from exposing "green jobs" czar Van Jones as a loony 9/11 "truther" to exhaustively examining the mathematical chicanery and hidden loopholes in proposed health-care legislation -- the other news organizations should think twice before following the lead.

The signal to corporations is equally clear: You might have dealings with a federal behemoth that not only disburses more than $3 trillion every year but is extending its reach ever deeper into private industry -- finance, autos, soon health care and energy. Think twice before you run an ad on Fox. STORY

Now THIS Is How You Begin A Very Special Season!

Big Win On The Road! KY 21 - Auburn 14

Kentucky played one of the best games I have ever seen them play. If they had played the QB trio they played at Auburn against Alabama and SC we could be sitting at 5-1 instead of 3-3. Finally, the schedule eases up for the next few games. Randall Cobb (scoring here) could be the most exciting player I have ever seen wear a UK uniform.

Cya Billy....finally.

Coaching in America is an interesting profession. It's the only profession I can think of where you can run a program / business in the ground, get a DUI and still walk away with 3 million.
STORY

Whatta Ya Know? There Is Still Someone With Common Sense In Washington

President Bombs the Moon - Gets Nobel Peace Prize

23 DAYS! Until KY Basketball Begins...

SOUTH CAROLINA 28, KENTUCKY 26
Another reminder yesterday of just how frustrating it can be to be a UK Football fan. A ridiculous play call on a 2 point conversion play probably cost KY the game. KY drove the ball down SC's throat using Randall Cobb in the Wildcat formation - scored and then called a pass play with a rookie QB in the game for the 2 point conversion. Of course SC batted the pass down and UK falls short again. We cannot beat Spurrier. We get out coached every time we play him. I can't think of an opposing coach I would want to beat more. Oh well....the first tip is only 23 days away.

What Really Bothers Me About The Letterman Scandal

What bothers me as much as the "light-hearted" approach that Letterman is taking, is the applause and laughter from his audience. They genuinely seem to not be bothered about Lettermans's improper behavior. He got a very large applause when he made the first announcement and continues to draw laughs as he jokes about it. The real victims here are Letterman's family and to me it's as if everyone is laughing at them.

The Madness in Lexington Has Begun

They started camping out earlier in the week for tickets that will be distributed Sat for Big Blue Madness which is happening Oct 16th. Coach Cal says this is the best team he's ever coached.

FL Throws Up On KY

KY embarrassed its fans on national television Saturday losing to Florida 41-7. Florida fan from the womb Mike Brunjes was quoted as saying "I was nervous before this game. The last time we went somewhere else to watch the gators play, we lost." KY web-cam fan Justin West could not be heard over the screaming Brunjes but was obviously disappointed in how the Cats played. All in all, the first Brunjes/West KY vs Florida party was a big success. January 12th is the date to circle on your calendar for the next party. The Wests will go on the road for that one to watch KY take down the gators in basketball, on the Brunjes' home court.

Gameday! KY vs Florida

Commonwealth Stadium will be rocking. Mike's Pick - KY - 24 - FL 21 - ESPN2 - 6pm

I'm Just Sayin' - It Can Happen....

A UK / Florida Moment (I was at this game)

You can fast forward to about the 5:30 mark.

Urban Is Concerned......

The 2009 Florida football team garnered pre-season hype as one of the best of the modern era. And while Urban Meyer's squad has preserved its No. 1 ranking with a 3-0 start, the Gators might not have as much bite when they face Kentucky at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday.STORY

The Last Time A #1 Ranked Team Came To KY - Could It Happen Again This Week?

UK beats #1 LSU in triple OT

KY / Louisville Day!

High Noon - on ESPNU - Mike's Pick - The Cats will be celebrating after their 21 point victory! KY gets a late turnover and squeaks by 31-27 - whew!

Gotta Love It....

MLB removed the video. Man are they stupid!