smokinjoe Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 One of the things I like to do when I gots nuttin' to do, is wander around the old closed Threads here on SB. It seems one old thread, leads to another, which leads to another, and again leads to another. Well, today I came upon this wonderful thread from 2004 about Gethsemane/Gethsemani in the Bardstown, KY area. http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2618&highlight=gethsemani+1905 This starts off as a thread about distilleries in the town of Gethsamane, but gets more fascinating as they get into the Gethsamani Abbey in Trappist, KY (Near Bardstown). It's 4 pages of very entertaining and enlightening information on what has been a big part of the area for hundreds of years, that is a shame to overlook, but easy to do as we pursue our bourbon passion while visiting. I know I'll be picking up some stinky cheese and fudge at Sampler! The only downer in reading this was that it reminded me of how much I miss Bettye Jo's regular visits here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Blacksmith Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Bettye Jo was before my time here, but I see her posts often while doing research on old dusties or reading through a thread that catches my eyes.Any clue why she faded away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Bettye Jo was before my time here, but I see her posts often while doing research on old dusties or reading through a thread that catches my eyes.Any clue why she faded away?"But there is greater comfort in the substance of silence than in the answer to a question" Thomas Merton:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I've never been inside the abbey but I've driven by it many times and have eaten a lot of their cheese.The monks run a large farm and their fields, naturally, are outside the abbey walls. The land is very hilly and many hilltops feature large stone monuments depicting a saint or some other appropriate Catholic imagery, an unusual sight. Because of my own Roman Catholic heritage, I get a kick out of that aspect of Nelson and Marion Counties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I highly recommend their cheese.... great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thad, I'm totally impressed with your ability to come up with a Merton quotation for this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadewood Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Bettye Jo was before my time here, but I see her posts often while doing research on old dusties or reading through a thread that catches my eyes.Any clue why she faded away?daughters getting married, grand kids, facebook - just more important stuff in life is my guess. Also she does still post, just not as often as back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 "But there is greater comfort in the substance of silence than in the answer to a question" Thomas Merton:grin:Thad, I'm totally impressed with your ability to come up with a Merton quotation for this threadMe too! Very nice touch. I've visited the gift shop and even snuck into the chapel once. Remembering the silent beauty of the abbey is a nice peaceful thought on a day like today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Merton had an earthy side too. A guy I used to work with in Louisville, a guy Merton's age, told me matter-of-factly that from time to time the good monk would get bored at the abbey, sneak out, hop a freight train to Louisville, call my friend, and they would go listen to live jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boone Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Aww...Joe brought a tear to my eye reading your response. A lot has happened in my life. The illness and death of my Daddy has left me empty many more losses followed a lot to handle...I have two grandchildren now who help heal what is broken. I will move to first shift maintenance in two weeks. After twenty years on nights I need another view I love all my old buddies here at SB.com I think of you and Paul Newman every Sampler time I will be around to see everyone then -- gonna give my Aussie friend Scott the grand tour of my heritage and homeplace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Aww...Joe brought a tear to my eye reading your response. A lot has happened in my life. The illness and death of my Daddy has left me empty many more losses followed a lot to handle...I have two grandchildren now who help heal what is broken. I will move to first shift maintenance in two weeks. After twenty years on nights I need another view I love all my old buddies here at SB.com I think of you and Paul Newman every Sampler time I will be around to see everyone then -- gonna give my Aussie friend Scott the grand tour of my heritage and homeplace So nice to hear from you Bettye Jo. Sorry to hear about the losses of your loved ones. But, wonderful news in learning about your new grandbabies! I'm sure you haven't completely spoiled them....yet. Looking so forward to catching up with you again at the Gazebo, to share some bourbon and hugs! We're heading up Thursday morning. It's Newman's turn to drive, so with all of his rest area stops (where at each one, he'll spend 45 minutes speaking to the attendant trying to get some sort of freebie trinket), food stops, potty break stops, forgot to get gas stops, potty break stops, "hey there's a historical marker!" stops, "oh my back aches!" stops, more potty break stops, "I'm hungry again" stops, visits to the House of Mud and World's Largest Ball of Twine stops, even more potty break stops, consistent 52 MPH with left turn signal on from Nashville to Bowling Green, "I need to take my pills" stops, and final potty break stop 200 yds from the General Nelson, I figure we're 50:50 to make it in by the actual Sampler event on Saturday... Oh yeah, things ain't changed much... See ya soon!! :toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Blacksmith Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks for checking in Bettye Jo. Sorry to hear of the losses.Won't be making the sampler any time soon, but I look forward to meeting you and the rest some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyce Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Bettye Jo,My condolences for your losses, but congratulations on the grandkids; Ive got two now myself . I hope you can make it to the gazebo . It would be great to see you again. I'll probably be driving up by myself and let Joe take a Greyhound or hitchhike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2hunt Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 She better come, or I'm likely to show up on her front door to share a bottle with Pat while we wait on her!! Pat has a fondness for whatever I pour in his glass However, I haven't seen him in ages either!! Erica and her boyfriend best come say hi too! I love watching her posts on Facebook!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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