Louisville r0xx0rz

[Caliga]

Once a Kentuckian (especially when your roots are in Harlan County), always a Kentuckian. 

[Ed Anger]

Once a Kentuckian (especially when your roots are in Harlan County), always a Kentuckian. 

Sorry, Ohio has my soul and always will. 

I did leave a few gallons of semen in Lexington some years ago however.

[Admiral Yi]

Cal could drive over and look for it if you'd like.

[Lettow77]

 I wonder if I should revise my low opinion of Kentucky? I have historically been suspicious of it's Southern-ness, despite knowing a couple very adamant secessionists from there for a very long time. I should visit some day.

Edit: I should say, a large part of my apprehension is Louisville, which has a long history of courting northern industry, although the South as a whole is fairly guilty of that this past century.

[Caliga]

Louisville = the north.
Covington/Newport and environs = the North.
rest of Kentucky = the south.

Heck, the county I live in is clearly the South, despite being 15 miles from the Jefferson County (Louisville) line.

We have an Octoberfest (without booze  ) every year in which they do a reenactment of Quantrill's raid on Taylorsville, and the local yokels CHEER for the Confederates, even though they looted the town and burned the county courthouse.

[Lettow77]

 The Louisville metro makes up about a fourth of the state's population, and as such you'll have to forgive me remaining skeptical about where the state's overall loyalties lie.

Also, Kentucky's brand of Southern identity is, near as I can tell, a distinctly uncultured variety. (Which is really just me being a snob, so I apologise. )

[Zanza]

We have an Octoberfest (without booze  )

Only in America...

[Caliga]

Also, Kentucky's brand of Southern identity is, near as I can tell, a distinctly uncultured variety. (Which is really just me being a snob, so I apologise. )

You admit that you've never been here, and yet you somehow know that Kentucky is "uncultured"?   Or maybe I don't get what you mean by an "uncultured variety" of identity.

[Caliga]

Only in America...

Well, now that our county is no longer dry, that may just change. 

[Lettow77]

 Just, traditionally, caliga, they have been more of the 'plain folks' brand of Southern identity. Compare North and South Carolina, or coastal Georgia versus the rest of the state, or Virginia versus, well, Kentucky.

  I dont mind it so much, but they have a particularly bad strain, running over from East Tennessee and West Virginia's ruinous influences.

[Caliga]

So Harleys will either be manufactured in my backyard, or (continue to be manufactured in) my grandfather's backyard.

Harley race down to Kentucky, Pennsylvania
Business First of Louisville

Motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson Inc. Wednesday announced that Shelbyville, Ind., and Murfreesboro, Tenn., have been eliminated from consideration as sites for a new motorcycle production operation, leaving Shelbyville, Ky., as a finalist.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) said in a statement Wednesday afternoon that it now will choose between keeping its current facility in York, Pa., or relocating it to Shelbyville, Ky.

Harley officials said they hope to make a final decision by the end of the year.

While they are considering the Kentucky site, company officials will continue to meet with union officials in York to discuss restructuring 2,500-employee operations, including ratification of a new contract "that aligns with restructured operations," the company said in the statement.

According to the Harley-Davidson Web site, www.harley-davidson.com, the 42-building plant, opened in 1973 and is the manufacturer's largest. It has more than 1.5 million square feet and is located on 230 acres.

The company also has manufacturing operations in Kansas City, Mo., and Tomahawk, Wis., according to the Web site.

The Milwaukee Business Journal, a Business First sister publication, reported in August that the state of Pennsylvania has pledged $15 million in grant funds that would be available to upgrade the York plant.

To date, the state of Kentucky has not publicly announced any tax incentives to lure Harley-Davidson to Shelby County.

"We thank all of those who have been working diligently on the York restructuring plan, and the Kentucky alternate site plan, including government officials in both states," the company said in the statement.

In a separate statement, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said he was "encouraged" by Wednesday's announcement.

"Our state economic development team, as well as the local community, has worked hard to establish the commonwealth as a frontrunner," Beshear said in a news release. "To be among the final two candidates in this process is a testament to the work force, business climate and overall quality of life which Kentucky offers. We look forward to continuing our discussions with a world-renowned company such as Harley-Davidson."

[Monoriu]

They should relocate to China. 

[Caliga]

Nice.  IF Harley relocates here, the site they are talking about developing as their plant is like a 10 minute drive from my house.  It's in this huge industrial park that's practically empty right now (there was a metal stamping company there, but they closed earlier this summer).  The guy that owns the Cattlemens' Roadhouse restaurant there is probably going to cum buckets if Harley decides to do the move.

[KRonn]

Nice.  IF Harley relocates here, the site they are talking about developing as their plant is like a 10 minute drive from my house.  It's in this huge industrial park that's practically empty right now (there was a metal stamping company there, but they closed earlier this summer).  The guy that owns the Cattlemens' Roadhouse restaurant there is probably going to cum buckets if Harley decides to do the move.

Well Cal, you'll be able to just drive down to the Harley factory to pick up your next new machine!       All tattoos, leather clad, Roman pila in hand....   

[Caliga]

Dude!  The idea of a guy dressed up like a Roman legionary riding a Harley, throwing pila from said Harley, is just so cool I can't stand it.