Additional thoughts

I had some "trivia" on the Nada Tunnel that somehow just couldn’t seem to get into the last posting about the thing, in spite of myself – sometimes writing is like that.

Anyway, FYI, it measures 13’ by 12’ by 900’ and was built in 1910-11 to haul timber out of the Red River Gorge area. Dynamite, steam drills and hand tools were used to build it and the first load of logs got stuck in it and had to be dynamited out. It was built by the Dana Logging Company, and Nada is an anagram for Dana, not, as those of us from the west might assume, the Spanish word for ‘nothing.’

Say “Nada” out loud to yourself. Then ask why “if it’s ‘nada’ tunnel, what is it?” (Credit to my friend Eve for that one.)

And did anyone look at the hyperlink to Penn's Store, from the 'catalog' posting? I was thinking about Penn's store because they just recently had their annual Great Outhouse Blowout Event - which draws thousands (if they are to be believed) and celebrates their decision to finally install a public restroom at the store a few years ago - you guessed it - an outhouse. (The 'event' is a race, not, as the name suggests... well, something else!) Penn's Store is in Gravel Switch, KY (I don't make this stuff up!) It opened in 1845, and with the exception of the outhouse which was added in 1995 or thereabouts, they haven't seen the need for any updating. The sagging floors attest to that. You should see this place - Mamie Yokum should be settin' on the front porch.

I love Kentucky!