You should know by now that I'm not easily offended, David. It's an interesting word, a legend says it came from the Chickasaw Indian chief, Paduke, but truth is, according to the Chickasaws, there was no Indian chief by that name. However the Comanches can claim a little closer version, they had a Chief Padoka. So who really knows. It was once well known and important for its location, on the Ohio River, the Tennessee and the close proximity of the Mississippi.
I thought it was a funny word, too, when I first moved to within about 20 miles of it. But it is of course a little easier on the tongue than saying you live near Possom Trot, Ky, which is located between my town and Paducah.
On the other hand it does have great market days and is a lively art community. Your talent with all things plant related would be an instant "Ahhhhhhh, How Beautiful" moment with all that dwell there. Including me, who though I dwell about 20 miles to the east of it nearer Kentucky Lake.
I love the teaching value of this thread.
And another thunderstorm is on its way tonight. I can hardly wait.
