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 by bmiller39
The state bird is the Cardinal and the mascot of the University of Louisville is the Cardinal or Red Bird..so that is why you see a lot of red in louisville and lots of Cardinals..I actually bleed blue as i am a University of Kentucky fan..the arch (friendly) rival of the University of Louisville. Go Cats ! Go Big Blue ! Leave a Comment
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 by ATXtraveler
Each of the tents is equipped with televisions to know when the next race is scheduled for, and they are strategically located close to betting stations. Remember, you have to bet big to win big!
In our hospitality tent, we were served macaroni and cheese, potato salad, fresh roasted ham and turkey, as well as the infamous derby pie! Leave a Comment
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 by John195123
Green Camero with dark windows,
Red Camero,
White Camero, with the Louisville Police design on the sides. The number of this car is 748, located on the left side of the rear bumper.
I have seen a maroon undercover car
Crown Victorias of colors: White, Tan, other...
I'll have more on this soon, including places to watch for police.
Watch for police at the following places.
Watterson Expressway:
In the center medians, many times under bridges or on the downswing of hills.
Gene Snyder:
Near the bridge over LaGrange Road.
Under the Old Henry Road bridge.
I-64
I haven't seen many here, but they'd hang out along the center median.
I-71
I haven't seen many inside of the Gene Snyder, but I'm sure they're there. Northwards towrads Cincy, anywhere, it varies, but generally hidden behind bushes, or even out in the open on a turn-around.
In the city, cops hide at times on side roads, hoping to catch you going fast in 35 zones.
US-42:
In general, I have seen cops patrolling 42, making U-turns and driving up and down waiting for the right person to make the wrong move. So, while many go 60 mph, as it is easy to do, try to keep it down.
At the Holiday Manor Shopping Center and Northfield area, watch for cops. The speed limit is 35, and they enforce it.
Nearing Prospect, slow down. The police here are strict, and seem to enjoy giving big tickets.
Yes, police are police, and they like to give tickets for people that speed, but I think in general, Louisville's police are decent. I have a few friends in the department and they are all great guys.
Again, more later! Leave a Comment
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 Woodford Reserve by ATXtraveler
Woodford is the sponsor of both the Kentucky Derby and the Breeders' Cup, which means it was the logical choice for locals in the tents at the Derby. Leave a Comment
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After I tried to access some newspaper obituaries in Frankfort, only to be told that they didn't have that particular microfiche, we went to the Louisville Library. They did have a lot of the fiche, and I could make copies. Bob even found a book on Carl Brenner with a list of his paintings (unfortunately no pictures)
I could have stayed longer, but we had to feed the parking meter in the lot across the street, and also I got hungry. Leave a Comment
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 Pronunciations by V_Minx
It doesn't matter what you call it, just so long as you come here and give the city a try. For the record, I tend to say Looeyville or Looaville. Leave a Comment
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Well, I already mentioned the whole pronunciation of the city thing. People are relatively friendly here I guess. I think that the driving skills around here, though, leave something to be desired. Basically, Louisville is somewhere in between a large city and a small city... so there's not the rudeness of New York, nor quite the hospitality of some small town in Kansas. Leave a Comment
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The correct pronunciation of the city is 'Loo-uh-vull'
Even though geographically Louisville is neither north nor south, but smack in the middle, we consider ourselves southerners.
College Basketball is the most popular sport in the city. People who live in the city itself are fans of the University of Lousville Cardinals, and for the most part people who are from 'the counties' surrounding the city are fans of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. March Madness is a certifiable illness in Louisville. People go nuts during the NCAA tournament.
Most native Louisvillians don't attend the Kentucky Derby. They attend the race for fillies held the day before the Derby - The Kentucky Oaks. Leave a Comment
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