Owensboro, KY

Oh! Look at the little "Snowbabies".....in their own back yard in the snow. Well, they are not actually snow babies, but they are in the snow -They are so snuggly and they are "best friends" and they live for and totally trust each other too. They are with each other every step of the way. They are simply enjoying each other in the snow. Don't they just have the life? Did you get a chance to get out and play in your own neighborhood and frolic in the snow?

These two furry friends are named Jillie, she is the Golden Retriever, and Bela is the yellow lab. They are actually my daughter's dogs, and she really acts like they are her daughters... my daughter has a form of Autism, she is 26 years old and these dogs truly are her life! She lives for them and is very attached to them. The house we bought in Owensboro,KY was bought so that the dogs would have a place to go and so that our daughter would have her own space within our house. They have helped her in life too. Did you know that pets are great for children with autism? I must admit, these furry creatures adore her too! These dogs provide her with something that she can take care of and love and they love her right back. They love her unconditionally and would protect her to the end. And, I thought diamond's were a girls best friend?

Be sure to call or email Vickie McCartney for further information about Woodcrest Subdivision In Owensboro, KY

Vickie McCartney,Realtor~ Home Realty GMAC~ Owensboro,Kentucky

Well let me first begin with this: this is all new to me too.

When I first came to Owensboro,KYso many people here and from other places asked me if "I tried the mutton yet." Well, being the city girl that I am, I had no idea what they were talking about, and once I figured out what it was, I wanted no parts of it.

I thought WHY would I even want to eat it? It just didn't sound appealing. I thought, Just shoot me!! But, then I got to thinking, maybe I should just have an open mind and with a little coercion from my husband on one of our house hunting trips, we decided to see what everyone was raving about.

I mean a Realtor should know what they are talking about, right? How can I tell people about something if I don't experience it myself, right? (I really had to convince myself here......)We ventured in to a well known restaurant for mutton that just happens to be in Owenboro,KY called the Moonlite Cafe one day for lunch.

We ordered the buffet so that we could pick and choose what type of barbecue we would try. There was the beef,pork and of course the mutton. I hate to admit it, but it was good. I am not a big barbecue lover anyway, but it was good. I could see what the rave is about. If you can't make a trip there, you can order it on-line! Go ahead and order it here at Moonlite. You an have it shipped right to your door, but make the trip to Owensboro,KY and try it first hand, and maybe you will like the area enough to go ahead and let me show you around our town of Owensboro and even show you a few homes for sale.

Apparently, Owensboro,KY is known as the "King of Barbecue in Western, KY" and Moonlite cafe is the restaurant where it is well known. I did a little research to find out about it. Apparentley, a long time ago, there were more sheep than cattle in the area so mutton became the meat of choice that was used in cooking at barbecues for community picnics and rallies and has been a tradition ever since.

There is also something called Burgoo soup, which I haven't tried yet, but once I do I will report on that too!

Vickie McCartney Realtor, Home Realty GMAC~ Owensboro, Kentucky

June 12-22, 2008 marks the return of the International Mystery Writer's Festival to Owensboro's own River Park Center.

"Mystery lovers worldwide are celebrating the International Mystery Writers' Festival. The IMW Festival presents unique opportunities to Discover New Mysteries of plays, screenplays, and short stories professionally performed, published, or produced for the first time.

Discovering New Mysteries celebrates the best of new mystery works through an annual competition offering more than $20,000 in prize money. Audience members cast ballots during the festival and select the winners for The Angie Award categories. "The Angies" are named for the legendary Angela Lansbury, Kentucky's First Lady of Mystery 2007.

Join thousands of other mystery lovers in centrally located Owensboro, Kentucky. Be sure to register for our newsletter in order to receive the latest news about the 2008 International Mystery Writers' Festival and visit http://newmysteries.org/ often for updates!"

It's coming! Mark your calendar's now.

The International Bar-B-Q Festival: May 9-10, 2008
Best described as "two days of barbecue heaven", the International Bar-B-Q Festival fills the downtown riverfront with the aroma of hickory-smoked chicken, pork, beef and mutton. Live bands perform on three stages. The festival includes carnival rides, numerous vendor booths, pageants, a car show, backyard barbecue competitions, and so much more.

Every second weekend in May, Owensboro springs to life with the wonderful smells and sounds of the International Bar-B-Q Festival. It's an awesome weekend in our festival city: Smoke from hickory-stoked fires blends with the aromas of sizzling chicken, bubbling burgoo and roasting mutton to complete the festival atmosphere.

This year's International Bar-B-Q Festival promises to be a fun-filled and exciting time for regulars and first-timers alike. We've got plenty of cruise-in, carnival rides, pageants, 5K Run/Walk entertainment, and of course, lots of great food and drink, all to make a memorable Festival experience for you and your family!

If you've ever wonder what's the secret to BURGOO, now is your chance!

Coming in from out of town? Better make lodging reservations well ahead of time. After that you just need to make sure you know how to get to Owensboro.

More information available at http://www.bbqfest.com/

This website is so good, it sizzles. Ya'll come see me and let me know you read about this on my blog!- Angela

As a mom who's always on the go, I love to know about great family activities. And Owensboro offers some great music activities for pre-schoolers.

Lollipop Concerts: Friday, April 18, 2008, come bring your pre-school and daycare-aged children and introduce them to instruments of the orchestra. To be held at the Owensboro Museum of Science & History. Two sessions at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Hosted by the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra

Kindermusik! The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra's Academy also offers Kindermusik, a program designed to enrich young children through the joy of music. For more information aboutKindermusik, call the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra at 270-684-0661 or Click here to visit www.kindermusicwithcathy.com.

Update, Sunday, March 9, 2008: There's an article in today's Messenger Inquirer newspaper about the Lollipop Concert series. Take a read for yourself: http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/News/03-09lollipop-concert-weeknder