Living in Kentucky can be both a pleasure and a challenge, depending on where you are and what you enjoy in life. The Bluegrass State has some of the most beautiful land in the US, and some of the most unpredictable weather. We are the recipients of four seasons, and they are not necessarily consistent in temperature. It may rain one day, be 75 the next, and then snow during the night. It’s happened before.
That being said, it is always important to be prepared wherever you live. For residents of the Bluegrass State, here are 15 things that can greatly aid in our comfort and survival:
- Candles
Wiki Our winter, spring, and summer storms play havoc on the power lines and candles burn longer than some flashlights. Not to mention, they make a great addition to a romantic dinner at home.
- Extra Batteries, Matches or a Lighter
Wiki Trust me… you will thank me for this one day.
- A Flashlight
Decay Occasionally, a coon, possum, or deer gets into our things. When this happens, the porch light doesn’t give them pause like the flashlight.
- A Flare Gun
Wiki There are places to hunt and camp in Kentucky’s wilderness where cell phones just don’t work.
- A Cooler
Wiki Everyone needs somewhere to keep their beer or soda during a picnic, camping, or fishing trip.
- A Gun
Wiki Whether you own it for protection, for hunting, or are a collector, a gun can be a smart thing to have.
- Traditional Map of Kentucky
Wiki There are places where GPS just doesn’t work.
- Fishing Gear
C.M.Shockley The Bluegrass has some of the best fishing spots in the US for Catfish, Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, and Crappie.
- Rain Gear
A.Jones The rain can fall in Kentucky during any season.
- Seasonal Clothing
Highland Home Place We have to be prepared for frigid temps, boiling heat, slightly nippish weather, and comfortable temperatures, regardless where we are in the state.
- A Farm Hat
Wiki A straw hat These wonderful head covering alternatives to the Derby hat shield the tender scalps of older farmers.
- A Derby Hat
Wiki Buy it, make it, borrow it, but have it on Kentucky Derby week.
- Deep Woods Off
JJ Harrison This is a necessity if you live anywhere near the woods or the water. Mosquitoes thrive in the spring and summer. Not to mention, deer ticks can be relentless for those who like the woods.
- A Hammer
Wiki For the things duct tape will not fix.
- Duct Tape
Wiki Duct tape ingenuity is a common skill in Kentucky, and it is a quick fix for almost anything.
Now some of these things may not seem like a necessity, but they ALL come in handy. It’s highly unlikely that you will ever enter a Kentucky home that doesn’t have at least 12 of the 15 belongings on this list. However, this list is only the tip of the ice berg, so feel free to share your personal “must have” stuff in the comments below.
Wiki
Our winter, spring, and summer storms play havoc on the power lines and candles burn longer than some flashlights. Not to mention, they make a great addition to a romantic dinner at home.
Wiki
Trust me… you will thank me for this one day.
Decay
Occasionally, a coon, possum, or deer gets into our things. When this happens, the porch light doesn’t give them pause like the flashlight.
There are places to hunt and camp in Kentucky’s wilderness where cell phones just don’t work.
Everyone needs somewhere to keep their beer or soda during a picnic, camping, or fishing trip.
Whether you own it for protection, for hunting, or are a collector, a gun can be a smart thing to have.
There are places where GPS just doesn’t work.
C.M.Shockley
The Bluegrass has some of the best fishing spots in the US for Catfish, Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, and Crappie.
A.Jones
The rain can fall in Kentucky during any season.
Highland Home Place
We have to be prepared for frigid temps, boiling heat, slightly nippish weather, and comfortable temperatures, regardless where we are in the state.
A straw hat These wonderful head covering alternatives to the Derby hat shield the tender scalps of older farmers.
Buy it, make it, borrow it, but have it on Kentucky Derby week.
JJ Harrison
This is a necessity if you live anywhere near the woods or the water. Mosquitoes thrive in the spring and summer. Not to mention, deer ticks can be relentless for those who like the woods.
For the things duct tape will not fix.
Duct tape ingenuity is a common skill in Kentucky, and it is a quick fix for almost anything.
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