LEXINGTON: What We Saw In Kentucky's Second Biggest City
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The circle highway runs around the city with the urban areas inside the circle. The more rural areas lie outside of the circle & are accessed by the spokes running east to west. East of the circle youll find the Kentucky Horse Park Amid the beautiful breeding & training farms. West of the circle is the infamous Calumet Farm, Keeneland Race Track & sales pavilion & the Lexington airport. Driving either way outside the circle you will soon become overwhelmed by the hundreds of miles of fencing encompassing some of the most highly regarded Thoroughbred (primarily breeding) farms in the world.
Having lived there for more than a decade, I can honestly say it is the home of some of the warmest & nicest people youd ever want to meet. A cosmopolitan city whose population includes residents from all over the world, most of whom are involved, one way or another, in the horse industry. The area is spotless & the choices in cuisine are endless.
One of my all time favorite places in the country.
Date: 2024-01-28
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catdimom
Just came across your videos. I have been really enjoying them. I am from Lexington and I 100% agree with you. It is beautiful , well most of Kentucky is, but the traffic in Lexington is horrible and one of the many reasons I no longer live there. Lexington is busy, noisy and crowded. There is lots to do and see but it is just too much for me, even though I grew up there. I much prefer a rural area outside of a quaint small town. Not only is the cost of living much more affordable but it is quieter and more peaceful. One of the reasons Lexington is always hopping is because it is surrounded by smaller towns where people are commuting daily to Lexington for work. If y'all ever get back this way and are looking for things to do, check out the Arboretum In Lexington in the Summer or the Fall. it is absolutely gorgeous. The Lexington Cemetery is a beautiful place to walk around. as well. If you like horses then the Kentucky Horse Park is a must see. Plan for the whole day. Try a KY Hot brown, some bourbon balls, beer cheese and a mint julep but not all together lol. but KY is known for these delightful treats.
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Just came across your videos. I have been really enjoying them. I am from Lexington and I 100% agree with you. It is beautiful , well most of Kentucky is, but the traffic in Lexington is horrible and one of the many reasons I no longer live there. Lexington is busy, noisy and crowded. There is lots to do and see but it is just too much for me, even though I grew up there. I much prefer a rural area outside of a quaint small town. Not only is the cost of living much more affordable but it is quieter and more peaceful. One of the reasons Lexington is always hopping is because it is surrounded by smaller towns where people are commuting daily to Lexington for work. If y'all ever get back this way and are looking for things to do, check out the Arboretum In Lexington in the Summer or the Fall. it is absolutely gorgeous. The Lexington Cemetery is a beautiful place to walk around. as well. If you like horses then the Kentucky Horse Park is a must see. Plan for the whole day. Try a KY Hot brown, some bourbon balls, beer cheese and a mint julep but not all together lol. but KY is known for these delightful treats.
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ashleydowney1222
As a fellow Lexingtonian. I was disappointed by the poverty comment. You literally were down the street from the Salvation Army's woman shelter when you were by the Mary Todd Lincoln's second house on West Main Street. I have lived at the homeless shelter twice as an adult. And there's a ton of homeless people in downtown Lexington. And Lexington this year has had the highest amount of murders in its history. You showed people the nicer appealing parts of Lexington. I love downtown Lexington.
But it's not really meant for people who live below the poverty line to enjoy many of the were restaurants or the shops downtown. Also Mary Todd Lincoln's original home is on West Short Street near the Lexington Opera House. Although West Short Street is a one way street. So you wouldn't have been able to get to it from the Opera House. I love Lexington in general. But I do wish that you would shown other parts of Lexington besides downtown. And not just the ritzy parts of Lexington.
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As a fellow Lexingtonian. I was disappointed by the poverty comment. You literally were down the street from the Salvation Army's woman shelter when you were by the Mary Todd Lincoln's second house on West Main Street. I have lived at the homeless shelter twice as an adult. And there's a ton of homeless people in downtown Lexington. And Lexington this year has had the highest amount of murders in its history. You showed people the nicer appealing parts of Lexington. I love downtown Lexington.
But it's not really meant for people who live below the poverty line to enjoy many of the were restaurants or the shops downtown. Also Mary Todd Lincoln's original home is on West Short Street near the Lexington Opera House. Although West Short Street is a one way street. So you wouldn't have been able to get to it from the Opera House. I love Lexington in general. But I do wish that you would shown other parts of Lexington besides downtown. And not just the ritzy parts of Lexington.
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hailiecrouch4132
There’s actually a real life castle in Kentucky too! In Versailles if I’m not mistaken It wasn’t a castle for a king to live in by the way. A husband actually built it for his wife, I’m not sure about the story but I’ve heard that she died before it was finished and they could move in. It is now a hotel/wedding venue/literally anything you want! I think it’s like 1, 000 dollars to stay the night or something along the lines of that! My mom and I pass it every so often as we go to work. I was born & raised in Lexington, Kentucky.
I remember when my brother and I were little, our aunt took us downtown in our clothes on a hot summer day, and she told us to play around in every fountain we saw, including the step looking foundation. Which is why it says Danger, do not climb back before that was put on the fountain, tons of kids would play in it!
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There’s actually a real life castle in Kentucky too! In Versailles if I’m not mistaken It wasn’t a castle for a king to live in by the way. A husband actually built it for his wife, I’m not sure about the story but I’ve heard that she died before it was finished and they could move in. It is now a hotel/wedding venue/literally anything you want! I think it’s like 1, 000 dollars to stay the night or something along the lines of that! My mom and I pass it every so often as we go to work. I was born & raised in Lexington, Kentucky.
I remember when my brother and I were little, our aunt took us downtown in our clothes on a hot summer day, and she told us to play around in every fountain we saw, including the step looking foundation. Which is why it says Danger, do not climb back before that was put on the fountain, tons of kids would play in it!
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austinfuller8323
I can tell you the university isn't the only reason the poverty rate is what it is it's actually a very two sided community a large gap between people in poverty versus wealthy there is a small in between I'd say most people are either decently well off or they are living in poverty. If you walk around to the right parts of town you will see a large amount of homeless and panhandlers as well as mentally ill on the streets but for the main part it's under control. The student population actually offsets the crime in a good way they mostly want to be left alone and a lot of measures and police presence have to be taken to keep the students from being taken advantage of on campus. And I dont care what anybody says the traffic can be nightmarish with the only relief being the distance isn't too bad across the city so you will eventually get to where your going
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I can tell you the university isn't the only reason the poverty rate is what it is it's actually a very two sided community a large gap between people in poverty versus wealthy there is a small in between I'd say most people are either decently well off or they are living in poverty. If you walk around to the right parts of town you will see a large amount of homeless and panhandlers as well as mentally ill on the streets but for the main part it's under control. The student population actually offsets the crime in a good way they mostly want to be left alone and a lot of measures and police presence have to be taken to keep the students from being taken advantage of on campus. And I dont care what anybody says the traffic can be nightmarish with the only relief being the distance isn't too bad across the city so you will eventually get to where your going
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Strix07024
Native Lexingtonian here! Born and raised. I love my hometown; lots of memories made and my family still lives there. Kind, hospitable folks, beautiful city, delicious food and top notch bourbon. There’s lots of history and always something to do. Excellent town for families. I now live on a farm in rural southwest Ohio 2 hours up the road but my heart is forever in Lexington. My only beef with it though is the explosive amount of development the city has undergone in recent years, which has proportionately contributed to the rising crime rate. Nearly every scrap of green space is getting devoured and it breaks my heart every time I come back for a visit. It used to be homicides were rare in Lexington but are becoming more numerous. Overall, however, it’s a wonderful place to live compared to many other US cities.
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Native Lexingtonian here! Born and raised. I love my hometown; lots of memories made and my family still lives there. Kind, hospitable folks, beautiful city, delicious food and top notch bourbon. There’s lots of history and always something to do. Excellent town for families. I now live on a farm in rural southwest Ohio 2 hours up the road but my heart is forever in Lexington. My only beef with it though is the explosive amount of development the city has undergone in recent years, which has proportionately contributed to the rising crime rate. Nearly every scrap of green space is getting devoured and it breaks my heart every time I come back for a visit. It used to be homicides were rare in Lexington but are becoming more numerous. Overall, however, it’s a wonderful place to live compared to many other US cities.
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dominique8655
i’ve lived here since i was 4 years old. it’s funny because i was just having a conversation with my friend about just how much horses are a part of the culture here. so much so that you see paintings of them in restaurants. and i’m at the point where i can’t comprehend how weird that might be for an outsider also when i was in second grade my elementary school painted one of those horse statues you see all over town. i went to the first ever American-held equestrian games. it’s not perfect bc no city is, but it’s definitely unique and homey if you find your people, and i’m sure you will
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i’ve lived here since i was 4 years old. it’s funny because i was just having a conversation with my friend about just how much horses are a part of the culture here. so much so that you see paintings of them in restaurants. and i’m at the point where i can’t comprehend how weird that might be for an outsider also when i was in second grade my elementary school painted one of those horse statues you see all over town. i went to the first ever American-held equestrian games. it’s not perfect bc no city is, but it’s definitely unique and homey if you find your people, and i’m sure you will
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donnielawson3278
I really enjoy all your content this is my home state probably 30 minutes from lex Ive visited a handful of times from Danville myself but I been finding myself every night since I discovered your blogs just watching all the great towns and all your content it's amazing wish I could do the same I drink a six pack every night or more just watching your videos after work thank you for putting this content out there if I ever get lucky enough my dream life would be to do the same as you to see everything beautiful about America sorry so long but just Kno your videos are truly enjoyable
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I really enjoy all your content this is my home state probably 30 minutes from lex Ive visited a handful of times from Danville myself but I been finding myself every night since I discovered your blogs just watching all the great towns and all your content it's amazing wish I could do the same I drink a six pack every night or more just watching your videos after work thank you for putting this content out there if I ever get lucky enough my dream life would be to do the same as you to see everything beautiful about America sorry so long but just Kno your videos are truly enjoyable
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jonathanmundy5778
Moved to Lex Vegas in 2009. Left in 2011 to move back to my hometown of Seattle. Sadly haven't been back to Lexington since. I miss it quite a bit. If the conditions are right, I do see myself moving back there, though. It's difficult to explain to people. Kentucky just becomes part of you. It's almost, for lack of a better term, infectious. Just gets into your blood. An underrated, underappreciated, but gorgeous part of the country. Glad you had a good time!
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Moved to Lex Vegas in 2009. Left in 2011 to move back to my hometown of Seattle. Sadly haven't been back to Lexington since. I miss it quite a bit. If the conditions are right, I do see myself moving back there, though. It's difficult to explain to people. Kentucky just becomes part of you. It's almost, for lack of a better term, infectious. Just gets into your blood. An underrated, underappreciated, but gorgeous part of the country. Glad you had a good time!
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nancydavis8853
I've lived in Kentucky for 52 years. I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but both my parents are from Kentucky, so when I was 3 years old, we moved back to Kentucky. I live in Somerset, which is about 76 miles south of Lexington. My heart dr is in Lexington at the Gill heart institute. . UK hospital is part of that. I truly love Kentucky. Those hills surrounds my heart like a welcomed hug! To those who have moved into Kentucky from other states. Welcome!
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I've lived in Kentucky for 52 years. I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but both my parents are from Kentucky, so when I was 3 years old, we moved back to Kentucky. I live in Somerset, which is about 76 miles south of Lexington. My heart dr is in Lexington at the Gill heart institute. . UK hospital is part of that. I truly love Kentucky. Those hills surrounds my heart like a welcomed hug! To those who have moved into Kentucky from other states. Welcome!
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cherylpadgett6661
Lexington is awesome. Few bad areas but great people all over. Clean and pretty and lots to do. Many beautiful parks. Lots of more rural towns just a short drive from lex. Lots of historical homes and buildings. Small home town with a metropolitan feel. Great night life. Family fun every where every day. Just an awesome town. GO BIG BLUE! come visit we are known for a lot of things basketball, bourbon, fast horses and beautiful country women.
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Lexington is awesome. Few bad areas but great people all over. Clean and pretty and lots to do. Many beautiful parks. Lots of more rural towns just a short drive from lex. Lots of historical homes and buildings. Small home town with a metropolitan feel. Great night life. Family fun every where every day. Just an awesome town. GO BIG BLUE! come visit we are known for a lot of things basketball, bourbon, fast horses and beautiful country women.
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usa-by-car
I'm a Kiwi (New Zealander) and actually lived rent free in the care takers cottage of the Old Episcopal Burying ground from 1998 to 2000 whilst renovating the flooring and robe closets, also worked on various horse farms, even did paving stone work on Henry Clay estate. I remember driving out to Bluegrass airport and seeing huge planes flying in with rich Saudis buying up the thoroughbred's. It's a place of extreme wealth.
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I'm a Kiwi (New Zealander) and actually lived rent free in the care takers cottage of the Old Episcopal Burying ground from 1998 to 2000 whilst renovating the flooring and robe closets, also worked on various horse farms, even did paving stone work on Henry Clay estate. I remember driving out to Bluegrass airport and seeing huge planes flying in with rich Saudis buying up the thoroughbred's. It's a place of extreme wealth.
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NovidProkteps
Lexingtonian here, this is a weird city. I do love it very much, and my expansive travels across the states make me appreciate it despite it not being as monumental or interesting as other places, maybe that's why I like it. It's not a bad place, and you can definitely find some interesting things to do and discover here, I still find new stuff out about vast swaths of the city from time to time.
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Lexingtonian here, this is a weird city. I do love it very much, and my expansive travels across the states make me appreciate it despite it not being as monumental or interesting as other places, maybe that's why I like it. It's not a bad place, and you can definitely find some interesting things to do and discover here, I still find new stuff out about vast swaths of the city from time to time.
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usa-by-car
What I'm noticing is how clean everything is. No graffiti, no homeless encampments all over the sidewalks, or homeless people harrassing people to give them money, no needles on the sidewalk, no trash on the ground or cigarette butts all over the place. I've don't think I've ever seen such a clean city. I've never been to Lexington, but looks like a wonderful town.
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What I'm noticing is how clean everything is. No graffiti, no homeless encampments all over the sidewalks, or homeless people harrassing people to give them money, no needles on the sidewalk, no trash on the ground or cigarette butts all over the place. I've don't think I've ever seen such a clean city. I've never been to Lexington, but looks like a wonderful town.
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NanaMJR
Lexington is my hometown! My parents moved from New York to Lexington 67 years ago when IBM opened their manufacturing plant on New Circle Road. I was 5 years young! I have travelled to lots of other states, but Lexington is and always be the most beautiful! I'm so glad you saw and enjoyed the beauty and the allure of our city! Ya'll come back now, ya hear!
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Lexington is my hometown! My parents moved from New York to Lexington 67 years ago when IBM opened their manufacturing plant on New Circle Road. I was 5 years young! I have travelled to lots of other states, but Lexington is and always be the most beautiful! I'm so glad you saw and enjoyed the beauty and the allure of our city! Ya'll come back now, ya hear!
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georgieann2971
I am from Georgetown about 12 miles from Lexington. We lived between Lexington and Georgetown. The only other place I'd live again would be in either Fort Worth, Tyler or Arlington, Texas! We also have a lot of beautiful horse farms and caves! There's a lot to explore! Sending lots of love and positive vibes yalls way from KENTUCKY!
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I am from Georgetown about 12 miles from Lexington. We lived between Lexington and Georgetown. The only other place I'd live again would be in either Fort Worth, Tyler or Arlington, Texas! We also have a lot of beautiful horse farms and caves! There's a lot to explore! Sending lots of love and positive vibes yalls way from KENTUCKY!
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usa-by-car
Probably the first distillery registered but not the first one here also did you know there's a lady famous for her house that can move across state lines or county line so she could boot leg booze in a dry county then when cops come she would move it to the wet county or across state lines to the cops couldnt arrest her
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Probably the first distillery registered but not the first one here also did you know there's a lady famous for her house that can move across state lines or county line so she could boot leg booze in a dry county then when cops come she would move it to the wet county or across state lines to the cops couldnt arrest her
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usa-by-car
True the Queen did visit and supposedly had a farm in the neighboring county. I got stopped driving g past the airport one day when she had just arrived. She stopped traffic for about 40 minutes for her entourage to travel by. Try telling your boss in Kentucky that the queen of England made you late for work.
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True the Queen did visit and supposedly had a farm in the neighboring county. I got stopped driving g past the airport one day when she had just arrived. She stopped traffic for about 40 minutes for her entourage to travel by. Try telling your boss in Kentucky that the queen of England made you late for work.
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WhittyPics
I am from Louisville, KY. Home of fast women and beautiful horses. Did you visit KY Horse Park while you were in Lexington That is a university town. It may be skewing your numbers. My dad worked at Brown Forman in Louisville for 35 years. Bardstown is a good city for you to visit. They have Jim Bean distillery.
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I am from Louisville, KY. Home of fast women and beautiful horses. Did you visit KY Horse Park while you were in Lexington That is a university town. It may be skewing your numbers. My dad worked at Brown Forman in Louisville for 35 years. Bardstown is a good city for you to visit. They have Jim Bean distillery.
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marvincrowe2057
Traffic is so bad because of all of the people that move here that don't know how to drive. If you're in a turning lane and the arrow turns green for god's sake go, its not staying green very long. People get the green light and sit there until it turns yellow. I can't stand these people. No respect
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Traffic is so bad because of all of the people that move here that don't know how to drive. If you're in a turning lane and the arrow turns green for god's sake go, its not staying green very long. People get the green light and sit there until it turns yellow. I can't stand these people. No respect
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usa-by-car
I've lived in KY my entire life was born in Versailles KY moved to Anderson county KY and me and others hate doing to Lexington or Louisville KY drivers and people in those locations are horrible and the crime rates there in that city gets worse every year
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I've lived in KY my entire life was born in Versailles KY moved to Anderson county KY and me and others hate doing to Lexington or Louisville KY drivers and people in those locations are horrible and the crime rates there in that city gets worse every year
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usa-by-car
Our little town of Lexington definitely has much to offer. I can tell you guys were genuinely impressed and enjoyed yourselves greatly. after all what’s not to love. Thanx for sharing your road trips. Love your takes on the places you visit!
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Our little town of Lexington definitely has much to offer. I can tell you guys were genuinely impressed and enjoyed yourselves greatly. after all what’s not to love. Thanx for sharing your road trips. Love your takes on the places you visit!
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mr. d8925
I was born in Lexington, in the old Saint Joseph hospital. When I was a kid, the Mary Todd Lincoln House was a medical equipment store. There were two display windows with wheel chairs, walkers, etc. Does anyone remember French Breyer's ice cream
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I was born in Lexington, in the old Saint Joseph hospital. When I was a kid, the Mary Todd Lincoln House was a medical equipment store. There were two display windows with wheel chairs, walkers, etc. Does anyone remember French Breyer's ice cream
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KCnLex
As someone who lives in Lexington, I can say only this video is so far from representing the place that it is a bit sad. There is so, so, so much more which is why a half hour in one small geographical area may result in an inaccurate portrayal.
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As someone who lives in Lexington, I can say only this video is so far from representing the place that it is a bit sad. There is so, so, so much more which is why a half hour in one small geographical area may result in an inaccurate portrayal.
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jamiebrock7625
Lived here all my life, the pavilion you passed on the right we host every Thursday music and food, I work up the street at central bank rupp arena and love my city. We put that on the side of the fountain due to the homeless taking baths
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Lived here all my life, the pavilion you passed on the right we host every Thursday music and food, I work up the street at central bank rupp arena and love my city. We put that on the side of the fountain due to the homeless taking baths
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bthearen
Native Kentuckian here. I moved to Lexington in 2007 to go to college and never left. It's definitely a college city but also great for families, etc. I went to the University of KY and still live close to campus. I love it here!
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Native Kentuckian here. I moved to Lexington in 2007 to go to college and never left. It's definitely a college city but also great for families, etc. I went to the University of KY and still live close to campus. I love it here!
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user-pu4ei8no7k
She stayed with my children's meemaw Dorothy they were best friends I used to go Vernon tend to their parties and take care of her she's a very wise or was a very wise lady and we miss her.
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She stayed with my children's meemaw Dorothy they were best friends I used to go Vernon tend to their parties and take care of her she's a very wise or was a very wise lady and we miss her.
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Lucky_Male_Bee
My dad & I passed Queen Elizabeth going the opposite direction on Versailles Rd in 1989. She was going to a horse farm but I was so young my dad had to explain to me who she was. Lol
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My dad & I passed Queen Elizabeth going the opposite direction on Versailles Rd in 1989. She was going to a horse farm but I was so young my dad had to explain to me who she was. Lol
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sinsinsss5216
Tenda bantuan kui maksutku. Kan satu tempat menjadi kelompok kui kudune ono pihak sijgbmerhatikke kanggo kesehatan dll. Kui wae wong normal rak pengaruh narkoba mikir butuh di atur.
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Tenda bantuan kui maksutku. Kan satu tempat menjadi kelompok kui kudune ono pihak sijgbmerhatikke kanggo kesehatan dll. Kui wae wong normal rak pengaruh narkoba mikir butuh di atur.
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Bushmanphotog
My wife and I moved here about a year and a half ago and we absolutely love Lexington. We moved here from Arizona and life has never been better. It is a beautiful city.
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My wife and I moved here about a year and a half ago and we absolutely love Lexington. We moved here from Arizona and life has never been better. It is a beautiful city.
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jj-eg5up
Considering moving here from Houston. This one of the rare cities where the locals are not talking trash about outsiders moving to their city.
That is super cool.
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Considering moving here from Houston. This one of the rare cities where the locals are not talking trash about outsiders moving to their city.
That is super cool.
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joseleswopes1400
My husband loves Makers Mark and Chevis. I bought him for Christmas one year a $200. 00 bottle of Chevis I believe it was 18 year old Scotch
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My husband loves Makers Mark and Chevis. I bought him for Christmas one year a $200. 00 bottle of Chevis I believe it was 18 year old Scotch
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ruthecurin
If Lexington is the horse capital, why do we, LOUISVILLE, have the Kentucky Derby Moreover, who said they are the horse capital of the world
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If Lexington is the horse capital, why do we, LOUISVILLE, have the Kentucky Derby Moreover, who said they are the horse capital of the world
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zbe859
Lexington native here. Our infrastructure was built for a city with half the population we have. Traffic is some of the worst in the country.
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Lexington native here. Our infrastructure was built for a city with half the population we have. Traffic is some of the worst in the country.
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niqueb262
Oh y’all must really never been to Ky but aye I love it the way y’all look at it though. hope you guys continue to love this state
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Oh y’all must really never been to Ky but aye I love it the way y’all look at it though. hope you guys continue to love this state
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