Most things improve with age, so they say. I normally only post things that are good, that I want others to enjoy (or keep in business!) For over 40 years I have come to General Butler State Park. Because of the lack of funding, we have seen a decline in activities. When the kids were very little, still in a playpen for Becky, we stayed in the cabins, down the hill. That way they could play on the swing sets and there was a lot of green space for Jason to play and safe roadways for him to ride his bike. Then as they grew older, we moved UP the hill to the state lodge. There they got involved in many organized activities. We knew the director by name and loved her (then a him). The kids "made it all", had many a scavenger hunt among the guests, and was face painted to boot. Just lots to do. We went to play games with them in the recreation center. The reason we came so often is that Clyde works during the day. All day. A long one with me and two kiddos. We would go down to the park and watch for his big "red" truck to pull into the park. Then mommy was SO happy. He was just as happy to see his family. We had meals together, hunted for "stray" golf balls, and counted how many deer we would see at evening time on the golf course. Now, the baby pool is drained, the staff is cut back, so the activities are cut back as well. Although there may still be some, just not as it use to be. Last year we did bring up the boys and took them to make a bird feeder. It was a pretty sad craft for the money and no one but the two of them were there. I still am "pro" state parks!!! The room is nice, the lodge restaurant is reasonable enough (I had a nice burger & fries for $6.49) and the pool is excellent....but cold. Come! Enjoy!! If you are military or in education, make sure you mention that. It is a reduced rate.
You know me and food! That's what it's all about. Our Best is a restaurant in Smithfield, Ky. ph (502) 845-7682 just in case you care to take a drive. It's home cooking. In this pic is a large pork chop, brown bean soup & corn bread, $6.99. You can get white northern beans as well, or a mixture of both. The chocolate pie for dessert is huge and so, so good. We share. Also, there is coconut cream pie, and several huge bowls of cobbler. Peach looks really good. This is owned by our friend, Glenn Norvell's, cousin. Go if you are in the mood for this kind of food and in the neighborhood, or want a drive!
Not a lot to do here at night. So, we need to walk and go out to walk the golf course! We see who can spy the most deer.
This little guy comes out each night to scavenger the trash cans.
Now, it's full circle. Our son, Jason, works with KU (he is a contractor but works with the crews) and is currently working at the power plant here, in Ghent. Not doing the same job as his dad does or did for years, but working in the same area. Proud of the man he is and the hard worker he is.
