Glasgow Info??? Plz. Help! (Lexington, Louisville: environment, tornado, travel)

[Wickerwoman2]

Hi,
We're considering a move to the Glasgow/Bowling Green area. Does anyone have info. regarding high schools, churches, communities? Would love to have a few acres not too far from town, hopefully under $200,000. Are we dreaming? Does anyone know of maybe another part of Kentucky that would have this type of property? Not sure if we're looking in the correct area or not!
Thanks so much for any info.
Stacy

[foxe]

Just left Glasgow,Ky. country side is very pretty,but one does not live in the country side but rather in the community. Neighbors will help only if you ask, or can find them. Tornados are another issue! The weather is gloomy, people drive as if they where NasCar drivers, but worse. Many folks like that kind of environment, and some don't we no longer live there!

[San]

Hi,

I don't know where you lived around Glasgow but I will have to say that your impression hasn't been ours at all. We've lived in Kentucky now for three years and love it. We live down around Burkesville which is 30 miles South of Glasgow but we shop in Glasgow all the time. Yeah, I'll say that in the winter the weather can get a bit gray. It did in Northern Illinois also. Weather does that in the winter. I'll say that after you've put up with a Northen Illinois winter, Kentucky is a cake walk. We live in the country and have found people to be friendly. I'll say that they don't camp on your doorstep but if you get in trouble they're there to help out. As for drivers, we've traveled a lot and I can't say they're any worse then in other parts of the country. I think that perhaps the curvey roads down here tend to seem a little frightening to somebody that's a flat lander. It took me a while to get used to it. There are a lot of us folks living "in the country side." I don't think you've given Glasgow a very fair break. It's a nice town. For it's size it has a lot going for it. We've always enjoyed going there and found the people to be very nice.

[kimmieyky]

Stacy - That region is a wonderful place to raise a family and also gain wonderful, longlasting relationships.

It is easy to find the country, and the price range you have described is well within reach. Look at http://bg.ky.net/ and http://bgdailynews.com/

I believe both of these will help you. Welcome! Very happy to have you! And don't worry about the tornados - we do have pretty active spring weather, but it is hit and miss like everywhere else. The weather is relatively gray in the winter - but is made up double in the Spring and Fall.

Have a happy search! KimmieyKY

[Wickerwoman2]

Thanks for all the info., esp. the encouraging stuff!!
We're used to grey winters as we're from the Chicago suburbs. Hope to take a trip to the area in 2 weeks to check it out in person.
Although, now I have a question that may change our minds. About the roads, are they really hilly? I think I qualify as a "flatlander", born & raised in S. Florida and have lived in Chicago area for past 12 years. Prior to looking into the BG/Glasgow area, we were considering the Chattanooga area until we visited in November. Those mountain roads totally freaked me out!
Our main concern is our youngest son who will be starting high school next year. Hopefully we'll make the right decision and find a good place for HIM. My husband & I could be happy most anywhere, but teens are more difficult to please!
Thanks again,
Stacy

[kimmieyky]

Stacy - It's not as bad as Chattanooga, but most of Kentucky is covered in 'knobs', as we call them. Not big enough to be a Mountain, but bigger than a hill. Does that make sense?

You are going to encounter on back roads hills, twists and turns, but main roads with businesses, etc. should not be that bad. Where I am in central Kentucky, most of the older roads that were very dangerous have been straighten, by-passed, etc. and it has improved.

My children learned to drive on the hills - and to tell you the truth, it is almost a good thing. Like driving on snow and ice, until you've done it, you can't navigate it. Once you get the hang of it, it's not so bad. And, luckily, around here, if it snows ( and that really is an if anymore - winters are not what they used to be) - school is out - expecially in central and southern.eastern Kentucky. Usually the only counties which do not close schools are Jefferson (Louisville) and Fayette (Lexington) - only because they have a better system of clearing main roads to get school buses through.
The more rural areas just can't be cleared - so the kids are out.

I will be heading to that area on 2-10-07 for a Drill meet for my son's JROTC program. I'll let you know when I get back. If I forget (I'll make a note), pm me on 2-11 and I'll give you a better lay of the land.
I can say - it is nothing like Chattanooga - I don't like to drive that area myself!

[Wickerwoman2]

Hi, KimmieyKY -
I truly appreciate you taking the time on this board to help others like myself with info. regarding Kentucky! It's really nice of you to do this.
That would be great if you could let me know what you think about the "lay of the land" after your visit to the Glasgow area. Have a great weekend and good luck to your son.
Thanks again,
Stacy

[kimmieyky]

Stacy - letting you know I didn't forget - heading out this morning!

I'll be back tonight and bring some pictures!
Hopefully that will help.

Have a great day! Kimmiey

[kimmieyky]

Stacy = just got back from the 'Heartland' late last night - I did take some pictures, but i need to work on the brightnes, etc. so you can see detail. I can tell you this - the roads are much better than I thought they were. So much construction has been doen - most of the twists and turns have been straightened out - and you can actually make very good time wehrever you are going.

There are still the back roads that are hilly - but the majority of roads - as I said before - are NOTHING like Chatanooga - escpecially the area you are concerned with.

The country side is much the same all around Kentucky - unless you are talking about the far Eastern part in the mountains. As for Glascow and surrounding ares, just rolling hills for scenery and roads newly updated.

I would not hesitate even a little bit about allowing my 16 year old to drive it.

In my opinion - if Glascow and surrounding areas is where you want to be - go for it. The best part - where you will be - especially the Bowling Green area - you will have very easy access to I-65 - the gateway to wherever you need to go.

I'll post the pics as soon as I can. Moves are always challenging and have their ups and downs - but I believe you will be pleased with the weather (althoiugh we do have cold snaps from time to time), people and the lay of the land. Come back for a visit soon if you can - and spend more time learning the roads the locals drive - and get to know the town a little. I do not think you will be disappointed - from the sound of what you are seeking.

Very happy for you! and Welcome! Kimmiey

[Ramblingabout]

I just read the postings about Glasgow, and had to register and jump in on this one. I have lived here three years, and can possibly explain the varied opinions whether the town is delightful or, as in my own case, a little corner of Purgatory.
It all depends on which part of the town and surrounding area you focus on. I live (for another 2 months, anyways) in rental properties out on the west side of town, and this is every negative stereotype brought to life (as one of my co-workers explains, "stereotypes have to come from somewhere"). The people I am surrounded with are the most petty, meanest and ignorant people I have ever lived around in my life. I have lived in a number of different cities, of different sizes, over the years; nobody tops these ones. My family and I have been subjected to slander and acts of vandalism on a regular basis, largely based (or so we have been told by the one family who actually says "Hi" to us), on the facts "we aren't from here, we aren't related to anybody, and go to the wrong church."
On the other hand, move down by the lake or South Green Street and you encounter pockets of civility with some of the nicest folks you will ever meet. In short, if you come to Glasgow, watch you step. (And in fairness to some of the other postings, the countryside is picturesque.)