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Behind Kentucky One's cancer center and a surgical center on Terra Crossing Boulevard, Louisville, Kentucky.
I generally do - and what day and whose time zone (plus or minus). Today is Father's Day. Mine was a Navy Veteran - a ship's cook, a boxer, a tinsmith and a fisherman. He would have lunch and a beer each day at the VFW yet never spoke once about his years in the Navy although many others have. I never had the opportunity to learn which as he committed suicide via high powered rifle through the mouth on January 4, 1999. Many US Veterans do. Their children left behind are collateral damage. To those Veterans and Fathers above ground - please think about that, for the USA has left too many children behind. And to those children above the ground who don't know what day it is? Get your noses out of your devices, look up, and please do tell us what you see. To all the Fathers out there - thank you for being there, if you could have been.
George Rogers Clark Memorial 2nd Street Bridge
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
The only free bridge left in Louisville. I hope it stays this way.
This lake is so incredibly beautiful and could be such a wonderful place for families to visit during the warmer months - this particular spot has a sandy ramp which would make a perfect little bathing beach for kids to swim and play.. It would be an ideal place for Kayak Rentals if at all feasible. There are wooded areas that could have jogging/hiking trails, also. But as with most parks in the area, there is little in the way of accessible parking for anyone hoping to fish or be near the water without needing to walk great distances making it difficult for those that are handicapped or elderly. There is a roadway surrounding the park which could easily accommodate additional parking however Metro Parks prefers to restrict this. Residents could park along this roadway however Louisville is concerned about "grass" when there is more than enough grass in this park to accommodate a car along the side of the road. All of these parks are wonderful, but without adequate accessible parking they are cheating residents out of the opportunity to enjoy them during peak season times. It would be commendable if Louisville could become even more environmentally aware, preserve, enhance and protect it's natural resources. There is one basketball court, a volleyball court, a spray park for kids and tennis courts as well as a golf course next door.
.....to the tune of Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46 "In The Hall Of The Mountain King" - youtu.be/dRpzxKsSEZg
A little history on this Ohio River, which runs into the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico: "It is named in Iroquoian or Seneca: Ohi:yó, lit. "Good River" or Shawnee: Pelewathiipi and Spelewathiipi. The river had great significance in the history of the Native Americans, as numerous civilizations formed along its valley." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_River
3745 Diann Marie Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40241
This cozy yet affordable B&B has all the comforts of home situated on the outskirts of Jefferson & Oldham Counties, Kentucky. A cold can of Sunkist Orange soda awaits your arrival along with the comfortable king recliner shown above, free electric & Burger King's Wifi. Walk-ins welcome, this popular hangout for weary travelers is conveniently located near Exit 30 of the Gene Snyder Expressway (I-265) directly adjacent to Class Act Federal Credit Union. Your first stay is on the house.
If you tickle a mimosa leave it will close - if a sound was played then the mimosa tickled, eventually if only the sound was played would the mimosa close without being tickled?
Spotted between Arby's & Taco Bell - LaGrange Road, Louisville.
Mayor Fischer - "What Happened to Our Trees?"
louisvilleky.gov/news/study-shows-city-losing-54000-trees...
#198 America's Largest Private Companies (July 2016)
Revenue
$2.4 Billion
IndustryConvenience Stores & Gas Stations
Founded1971
CountryUnited States
CEOMatt Thornton
CFOChris Kamer
Websitehttp://www.thorntonsinc.com
Employees2,000
Fiscal Year EndSep 30, 2016
Sales$2.35 B
HeadquartersLouisville, Kentucky Thorntons on Forbes Lists
#198 America's Largest Private Companies
Thorntons’ convenience stores and gas stations operate under the Thorntons QuickCafé and Market brand in six states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. Through subsidiary Thornton Transportation, the company distributes its own fuel, and operates a river bulk storage terminal and commissary in Louisville, Kentucky.
#198 Thorntons
Revenue
$2.4 Billion
IndustryConvenience Stores & Gas Stations
Founded - 1971
CountryUnited States
CEO Matt Thornton
CFO Chris Kamer
Website www.thorntonsinc.com
Employees - 2,000
Fiscal Year End Sep 30, 2016
Sales $2.35 B
www.forbes.com/companies/thorntons/
From Thornton's website:
"Founded by James H. Thornton in 1971, the company has been recognized as one of the top independent convenience store chains in the nation. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Thorntons currently operates 192 stores that provide fresh foods, high quality beverages and fuel in six states: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. Thorntons’ mission is not only to provide top of the line food and beverages, but makes giving back a top priority in every market. Connect with Thorntons on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ThorntonsInc.
Environmental
Thorntons strives to be among the leaders in the industry when it comes to environmental stewardship and green initiatives.
Environmental Stewardship
As we design new stores and update our current locations, Thorntons carefully considers opportunities to improve our environment.
Some of our efforts include:
LED Lighting
In all of our currently remodeled stores as well as all future renovations, we have installed (or will install) LED cooler lights. We also have selected Beta LED exterior lighting for 39 of our stores and will continue to use them for all future renovations and new stores.
Harvesting Daylight
In an effort to reduce our energy consumption, we make strong use of natural lighting. We use window shades to help keep our stores naturally cooler and use natural lighting to reduce our usage of electric fixtures.
Recycling
We have two dumpsters on most of our premises, one for miscellaneous waste and one for cardboard recycling.
Efficient Appliances
We use Energy Star appliances in all of our locations.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Our stores are cleaned internally and externally with cleaners that are environmentally safe and friendly.
Eco-Fuels
Many Thorntons locations offer both E85 and Biodiesel for energy-efficient automobiles and trucks. "
Pancake's "Service Dog - I'm Working - Do Not Pet" jacket does work for her somewhat. We have an insane amount of difficulty with people attempting to stroke and grab her while we are out and about, in stores, at the bank, etc.... Yet even with 4 patches saying this and having it embroidered across the back another lady yet again today just walks up and starts petting her while we were attempting to get something done at a place of business.
What perplexes me is when you (once again) ask them to please not do so as she is a working dog, people get angry.
I said today to a woman who attempted to pet her while at Kroger's "M'aam, please do not pet her - she is working" and the woman says indignantly, "Well, you don't have to be rude". What makes people believe they have the right and privilege to touch, grab, and affront whomever they wish? Yet people wonder why things escalate?
If I raise my voice I'm told I'm combative when it is clearly stated to not touch or pet the dog. It's understood children and the elderly or developmentally disabled may not immediately understand and we understand that, but those who are clearly able to understand still want to exert their "privilege" to violate my dog's legal rights which are *supposed* to be protected by Federal Law, the Americans With Disabilities Act and Commonwealth of Kentucky laws. Many times that is a farce here in Kentucky as we did not encounter those issues in other states. To intentionally impede or interfere with a working dog in any way is a criminal offense in some states including Ohio.
Recently while getting ready for a very stressful interview, as I was in the car getting ready to leave and realized I'd forgotten one document. My service dog waited in the car while I'd gone into the house to locate it (it was 40 degrees outside). Next thing I know there was loud banging on my door. I looked out and saw a woman walking toward my car. I opened the door and said, "Can I help you"? She says, "Your dog's in the car". I said, "Maam, I am well aware my dog is in the car". She said, "Well, people steal dogs around here". Of course at that juncture this lady proceeds to walk up in my face. I shut the door. I did contact our local police department who'd said there was nothing they would do - they were not concerned a short, goth-looking woman with a bat-wing cape was walking through our subdevelopment looking inside people's cars and they refused to take a report. That is how statistics get skewered.
We have encountered so many problems here in Kentucky having a medical service dog it defies imagination. We have had TSA agents at Louisville International Airport attempt to completely strip the dog's jacket - I objected - they finally called a Sargent over along with 1/2 dozen other "agents", causing a commotion at the airport. We have had police officers separate me from my dog unlawfully.
We have had numerous store owners and employees flatly refuse her access and refused to allow her to walk through their front doors - threatening to call the police - some did - and my dog and I were "ordered" to leave? I have tried everything to keep people from distracting me and the dog while we are out trying to get things done. I really do not know what it takes to get people out there to understand what it's like with mobility/balance/disequilibrium challenges coupled with PTSD, ADD, vertibrobasilar insufficiency, a malfunctioning VP shunt, hydrocephalus, visual field challenges, herniated discs, TBI and hearing difficulties. Many times it is the same clerks & employees in the same stores (which is why we try to avoid these at all costs). We have tried enlisting the help of management. We have tried writing to and speaking with corporate offices. We have contacted the Department of Justice many times with regard to non-compliance with the ADA here in Kentucky.
A few months ago while in a retail establishment a UPS pilot reaches down and smacks the dog.
Someone just said, "Vicky, people are just assholes - you can't change them". This may be true, but that quote came from someone who's had NA/AA pounded into their heads - I neither drink alcohol or do drugs. Perhaps rather than getting a bigger dog, I carry a bigger stick so they'll leave us alone and let us get things done in life that we need to. We do our best to confront them in hopes to make a "lasting impression" for the sake of others with service dogs who may not be as kind and understanding as I am.
I've just ordered a large patch with a big red "STOP - DO NOT DISTRACT" in hopes people will get it. Or perhaps a can of mace or a stun gun.
I do not think there is anyone in this car. Perhaps someone might want to go check - it's been sitting here an awfully long time in the same spot.