Wildlife of Kentucky: Blue tail skink with nest of eggs 2011-07-18 - Metcalfe Co., KY - Photo by Ned Reagin. Ned C. Reagin captured this shot of a skink in maternal mode: "Here you go Ed," he writes, "a blue tail skink protecting her eggs. The photo was taken in heavily forested part of Metcalfe County midway between Breeding in Adair County and Subtle in Metcalfe, not far from the intersection of the Cumberland-Adair-Metcalfe lines. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co., KY: Sky by Sheila Bair 2011-07-18 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Sheila Bair. Beautiful Adair Co., KY sunset A sunset picture of the sky which was taken last night from my back yard. -Sheila Bair Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Larry Smith discovers McHeifer Holstein 2011-07-18 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Larry Smith. Noted photographer Larry Smith was at the McDonald's in Campbellsville and spotted this (unusual for this area?) backseat passenger peering out the window at him. Smith is Operations Manager for Shoreline Communications - Campbellsville The Big Dawg FM 99.9, and The WAVE, FM 92.7. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

One act play on way to Campbellsville University 2011-07-18 - Green River Bridge, KY 55 - Photo by Linda Waggener. On her way to work at Campbellsville University this morning, Monday, July 18, 2011,, Linda Waggener took this HTC cell phone photo and writes: "Who is Aubrey? and will she say 'yes'? Slowed down for sign at Green River Dam Bridge in case the sign was a warning. Discovered a proposal, 'Aubrey, will you marry me?' Who is Aubrey? Who put up the sign? And what's the reply?" -Linda Waggener UPDATE, Wednesday, July 20, 2011: Aubrey Skutt-soon-to-be-Davis couldn't be happier Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Favorite Old Photo: Campbellsville Drive-In 2011-07-18 - Old Columbia RD, Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Larry Smith. The Screen is now Gone, Larry Smith says, and adds, "The concession stand and the photo booth are still standing. They are office buildings for Cox Interiors." Many who attended the Campbellsville Drive-In may never have seen the screen itself, as there were other matters to attend to on still remembered dates at the drive-in, Larry said. Another photo in the Larry Smith collection shows a screen fire, set on purpose he remembers. In his early career, as a shy young farm boy from the little town of Summersville in Green County, KY, Larry was the projectionist at the Summersville Drive, which, by the way, is still operating. Larry Smith can be reached by telephone at (270) 384-3979 in the AMs; in the afternoon, he's at (270) 789-0099 in Campbellsville, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Favorite Old Photo: Theiss Chevrolet ad 2011-07-17 - Greensburg, KY - Photo from Larry Smith collection. Larry Smith submitted this copy of an old Theiss Chevrolet advertising piece from the 1960s, which featured a two door hardtop with sporty white sidewall tires and big wheel chrome wheel covers. Theiss Chevrolet was the located in Greensburg, KY on West Court ST, where the Green County Library/Greensburg Municipal Building is today. The car appears to be a second generation (1967-69) Chevy II, before the classic style was bopperized into a muscle car for teenagers. Corvair was Chevrolet's answer to a VW bug, had bathtub styling and a rear engine, was a gas saver good for carrying papers, and was the vehicle which launched the career of Ralph (Unsafe at Any Speed) Nader, best remembered for the disastrous effects he had on the outcomes of United States Presidential elections and consequentially, the future of humanity. Comment from Billy Joe Fudge:"I think it is a Chevelle Malibu." Elaboration on BJ Fudge ID from Brad Conover: "A 1964-1965 (probably 65) 2 door Chevelle Malibu. I owned one." Jason Cox sends the final clarification on the model, one you can take to the bank: "It is definitely a 1964 model Chevelle Malibu." He knows, he says, by the design of the grill. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Favorite Old Photo: Greensburg Square, ca 1960s 2011-07-17 - Greensburg, KY - Photo by Larry Smith. Old Photo Collector Larry Smith, in real life the Operations Director for Shoreline Communications, reached back in his album of most treasured old photos for this one of the Square in Greensburg, KY, of perhaps 50 years ago. "The photographer was looking north from the roof or upper floor of Woodson Lewis," Smith said. "I think it was just a regular day - maybe not even a Saturday, because you can't see a line for the matinee at the Franklin Theatre." In fact, some may not see the Franklin Theatre, it's beyond the service station in the upper right corner of the photo. That service station was owned and operated by Abraham Berry. Later, it became the George Huddleston Municipal Building, and today houses Calhoun & Cook Insurance. To the right of that building was the three story building where the John Durham Grocery was located, on the ground floor, of course. On the mid left, just across the Court Street - the cross street in the middle of the photo - is the Corner Drug Building. And the yellow building in the left top center of the photo is the People's Bank Building. Smith is not totally sure of the day of the photo. He's hoping some Green River Kruzer or other old car expert will scan the page for the newest car and send a circa date. He did estimate the cars on the square and on the visible parts of Main and Court Streets at around 200. Comments are welcome See Richard Raines comments Thinks some of cars are as new as 1958 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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