Elizabeth Young
is a wife and cat mom who spends many an hour hunting for vintage
goodies at her favorite thrift stores, antique shops and monthly flea
markets! A collector of vintage toys, holiday decor and general store
items, many of the found treasures end up on display in her Victorian
home. She also looks for vintage ephemera, fun supplies and kitschy
decor for her Etsy shop Grandmother's Attic ! When not doing this, she works two part time jobs, wearing different hats at each!
Driving along I-65 S through Kentucky, it’s hard to miss the giant fiberglass dinosaur sitting atop a small hill at Exit 53. He invites the adventurous driver and family to exit at Cave City, KY and visit Dinosaur World. Reminiscent of the almost bygone roadside attractions, this is a delight to find along the modern interstate.
Opened in June 2003, this location is one of three in the United States. Glen Rose, TX and Plant City, FL boast the other two, all owned by the same individual, Swedish businessman Christer Svensson. The main attraction here is the Dinosaur Walk where one will find over 150 life size dinosaurs nestled among trees and other natural vegetation.
(pictured right, Mr. Young)
Signs are posted with dinosaur descriptions and facts. Be sure to walk up the hill beyond the Mammoth Display to have your picture taken with Photosaurus. Other onsite attractions include a fossil dig, boneyard, indoor museum, movie cave, picnic area, playground and gift shop. The gift shop offers everything from a 50 cent plastic dinosaur to an authentic dinosaur egg nest for $3600. Yes, they have sold several, mainly to companies seeking to decorate their offices with that most unusual item.
Speaking of Growing Something, I haven't even mentioned Earth Week this week! My son is celebrating it at school and we are planting our first garden as a family, I meant to mention it here earlier. So for all of you Kentuckians here's what's going on for the rest of Earth Week in our State.
Event: Salato Center Earth Day Celebration and National Wildlife Week
Date and Time: April 22-26, 2008; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Salato Wildlife Education Center, 1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort
Description:
The center will give away free trees to the first 500 families who
visit the center on Earth Day (April 22). Numerous activities are
scheduled in celebration of Earth Day and National Wildlife Week.
For more information: Visit the Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Web site.
Event: Kentucky Historical Society History Zone - "Tree-mendous Kentucky!"
Dates and Time: Saturdays in April: April 5, 12, 19 and 26; 1-4 p.m.
Location: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 West Broadway, Frankfort
Description: The
Kentucky Historical Society's weekly program, History Zone, is an
educational program for children ages five through 10 and their
families. In April, the program will focus on Arbor Day and Earth Day.
Children can create and decorate a wooden toy from Kentucky's past,
plant a tree seed and learn about the importance of trees.
For more information: Call Annette Parde at 502-564-1792, ext. 4461.
Event: Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools Recognition Ceremony
Date and Time: May 6, 2008; 2 p.m.
Location: Capitol Building Rotunda
Description:
The Kentucky Environmental Education Council will recognize 46 schools
that are successfully enrolled in the Kentucky Green and Healthy
Schools program. The program encourages students to conduct
environmental audits of their school environments and then, based on
those audits, implement improvement projects.
For more information: Contact Jane Eller at 502-564-5937 or visit the green and healthy schools Web site.
From Kentucky businesses:
Frankfort events:
Event: Changing Co2urse: A Discussion Course about Climate Change
Dates and Time: Five Consecutive Tuesdays beginning April 22, noon-1 p.m.
Location: Upstairs Meeting Room at Completely Kentucky, 237 West Broadway, Downtown Frankfort
Description:
Bring a lunch and join a five-week discussion exploring the history and
science of global warming, personal values and habits as they relate to
climate change, and personal actions to curb the effects of global
warming. There will be a $25 charge for the class to cover the cost of
the discussion guide and the room. This course is being organized by
the Frankfort Climate Action Network and the EPPC Division for Air
Quality.
For more information: Contact Connie Lemley at 502-223-7936 or connie_lemley at yahoo.com
Event: Presentation by Art Williams of the
Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District -From Bali to Kentucky:
An International and Local Political Perspective on Climate Change
Dates and Time: April 28; 6-8 p.m.
Location: Community Room, Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping Street, Downtown Frankfort
Description: This
presentation will focus on the politics and policies around the effort
to stop global warming and prevent the worst consequences of climate
change. Art Williams has participated in the United Nations Climate
Change Conferences, including the Kyoto Conference in 1997 and last
year’s conference in Bali, Indonesia. Locally, his office chairs
Louisville Metro Government’s Climate
Change Committee, which is
working to meet the City’s commitment to the US Mayor’s Agreement on
Climate Protection. The presentation is sponsored by the City of
Franfort, the Frankfort Climate Action Network, the Frankfort Chapter
of the United Nations Association, and Envision Franklin County.
For more information: Contact Connie Lemley at 502-223-7936 or connie_lemley at yahoo.com.
Visit the official Earth Day Page for Kentucky here.
Ahhh, those famous three R's Reuse, Reduce & Recycle. Are you doing your part? Do you know about your city's local recycling center? I'm helping readers from my area Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Why don't you do the same, post some local links and info from your hometown for your local readers on your own blog! In the meantime today's Daily Swank is a great find for housewares that includes all of the three R's. I'd like to introduce you to the artwork of Rebekah from ship frames by rls .
Each frame from this shop is 100% recycled. The frame itself from recycled cardboard and newspaper. This specific design is also includes Vintage 1950's clothing and undies advertisements!
If you are looking for a little recycled chic, I think this Russian Dance Sheet Music Picture Frame is just the thing. Rebekah pulled these music sheets from a found book in her grandfathers attic.
I like how each frame tells a different story in her vintage collection. This one sports 1950's Travel Advertisements. Head over to Ship Frames by RLS for many other recycled designs and uses for recycled materials.
If you live in Kentucky here is a little recycling information for you.
List of Recycling Facilities by County
"Did
you know the “three-chasing-arrows” symbol doesn’t necessarily mean a
product is made with recycled content or can be recycled in your
community? It may just be a reminder for you to recycle. Read the label
carefully for specific information on recycled content." (resource Division of Waste Management Kentucky).
Electronics Recycling
Earth 911 a great resource for everyone to check out!
Eat Indie, Close to Home is our special feature for the week. My husband and I just celebrated our fourth anniversary and to celebrate this weekend was full of pampering, fun, some diamonds and a fantastic restaurant(thanks hubby)! Knotty Pine on the Bayou in Cold Spring Kentucky was our last stop on our romantic weekend getaway.
About five years ago my husband took me to the Knotty Pine on our fourth date and I enjoyed the best blackened halibut steak I've ever eaten. This experience was no different. The Knotty Pine brings a Cajun flair to a not so average menu. Including an array of seafood, craw fish,alligator strips, steaks and burgers. I definitely recommend some of the house specialties prepared by chef John local to Cold Springs, including the spicy gumbo and rice it's so delicious. The "hole in the wall" restaurant holds a glassed in deck that's cozy and romantic even during colder days. They will also mix up some fantastic cocktails for you at their full service bar. Make reservations before you go because they are always booked and a line to get in at the door.
Indulge in some local cuisine and check out Knotty Pine on the Bayou!
(859) 781-2200
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