E14: The Mule Keeper & His Wife: A Tale of Marriage, Food, Work, and Business Success in Appalachia

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • Season 2 Episode 2: Mark and Sherry Guenther Start their Day at 6AM. Sherry starts breakfast while Mark gets the Mules fed, ready and loaded to go work all day in Cades Cove demonstrating the Old Timey Way of Making Sorghum Syrup.
    The Mule Keeper & His Wife Tell their Story of Marriage, Food, Work & Successes in Business
    The Mule Keeper and His Wife: A Tale of Marriage, Food, Work, and Business Success in the Appalachia Region
    0:20: 🐴 The Guenthers talks about his morning routine of cleaning horse stalls and reflects on the responsibility of caring for animals.
    9:39: 🐴 The video discusses the importance of training horses and mules at a young age and the impact of physical handling on their behavior.
    16:04: 🍳 The speaker and his wife are enjoying a tight but cozy living space while. , hey are preparing and enjoying a hearty breakfast together.
    22:46: 🍳 Mark discusses the importance of being on time for meals and expresses gratitude for the food they are about to eat.
    27:53: 🍳 Sherry discusses his love for coffee with sorghum and his wife's cooking.
    32:11: ❤️ A couple shares their love for old-fashioned music, clogging, and their meeting at the Museum of Appalachia.
    36:41: 💑 The speaker talks about how he and his wife started making sorghum syrup and barbecue sauce together and how they got married.
    41:39: 🐴 The speaker emphasizes the importance of having goals and a plan, as well as building strong friendships and relationships with others who can help accomplish those goals.
    47:55: 🐴 The video shows Mark brushing and harnessing two large mules.
    53:24: 🐴 The video demonstrates how to properly harness a horse or mule and discusses the differences in collars and bridles based on the animal's size and age.
    1:07:07: 🚚 Mark is describing his truck and trailer setup for transporting mules and sorghum syrup.
    1:12:37: 🚚 Mark discusses the challenges of traveling with a dually truck and prefers Michelin tires for their durability and longevity.
    #theappalachianchannel #smokymountains #sorghum #farming #mules #farmlife

Комментарии • 244

  • @jimharris4740
    @jimharris4740 10 месяцев назад +16

    What a great man and his wife and family. Rare thing to see in our world.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Sherry & Mark

    • @JorgeGonzalez-be9vh
      @JorgeGonzalez-be9vh 9 месяцев назад

      I happened on your site and really enjoyed the video. Watching the both of you eat breakfast has made me real hungry for breakfast tomorrow morning. I have been to Muddy Pond on several occasions. The last time was two years ago. My wife and I stopped at a store where they served sandwiches. We had a chicken sandwich that was probably the best ever. We complimented the staff. My wife and I moved from TN about 20 years ago. We own some property just outside the Big South Fork. I am sure you are familiar with. I do like the sorghum from there. I do have a question, what was it that you were eating that you put sorghum on? I lived in the south a long time, but not familiar with that. Also, really like your mules. I have looked at buying a mule, but gave up after seeing what people are asking for them.
      Thanks, keep it going forward.

  • @american_cosmic
    @american_cosmic 9 месяцев назад +6

    I don't have my own land or even a wife lol, but I would love nothing more than to live the life that Mark and Sherry live. They are an inspiration and I'm thankful we still have people like them.

  • @jayfojtik5262
    @jayfojtik5262 10 месяцев назад +5

    I just love the way Mark is always smiling and enjoying life. Makes me want to slow down and enjoy the things around me. What a great person he is!

  • @mikewilson1183
    @mikewilson1183 10 месяцев назад +21

    This couple is amazing! We all could learn to be better people just by emulating their Godly actions❤️

  • @bikabill5182
    @bikabill5182 10 месяцев назад +4

    Care for the animals before breakfast... teaches "others first." What a great lesson to learn! Also, love the truck... mine is just like it!

  • @rosemarymurphy5767
    @rosemarymurphy5767 10 месяцев назад +9

    Yes it’s important that animals our taken care of always clean area to bed down . We call them working horses or mules hard workers and can pull their wait a sometimes more. There is nothing I see wrong with what you drive to pull a trailor It’s all payed for . Have a safe journey love the scenery.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @rosemarymurphy5767
      @rosemarymurphy5767 10 месяцев назад

      @@theappalachianchannel thank you for letting uses come along with you . Have a Happy Thanksgiving to you both and have a safe travels where ever you go.

    • @rosemarymurphy5767
      @rosemarymurphy5767 8 месяцев назад

      @@theappalachianchannel thank you be safe around those bull’s and the ones with horn’s

  • @karenfleming1500
    @karenfleming1500 10 месяцев назад +4

    Loved this so enjoyed this!!!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      So glad!Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @ovalsteiner6543
    @ovalsteiner6543 10 месяцев назад +30

    His hardwork its something that must be taught from childhood...I remember in the previous video, one of Mark's younger siblings said about their father's upbringing: "there is no room for laziness"!!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @charliedelara8146
      @charliedelara8146 10 месяцев назад +1

      Something that parents aren’t doing 😮

    • @charliedelara8146
      @charliedelara8146 10 месяцев назад

      Now days

  • @joycejones4526
    @joycejones4526 10 месяцев назад +26

    John I can't believe how wonderful this video was.
    These are the people who make America great. My granny would describe them as the "Salt of the earth."
    Bless day and safe travel for you and Jodi.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @teresahypes677
      @teresahypes677 10 месяцев назад +1

      What a great video. John you and your wife does a awesome job with the videos. I enjoy watching all of them and I have been telling everyone I know about your channel. Keep up the great work and I'll keep watching. Hope to meet you at a general store one day that would be awesome. Have a great day.

  • @patrickhiggins3582
    @patrickhiggins3582 10 месяцев назад +1

    mark your a great guy I love your mules. mattie is lovely mule

  • @ronelchadwick7110
    @ronelchadwick7110 9 месяцев назад

    It's a fine thing to have someone and animals to care for.

  • @Joe-ve3cy
    @Joe-ve3cy 9 месяцев назад +1

    My dad loved mules and loved horses and even raised Appaloosa Mules.

  • @garyshope8378
    @garyshope8378 10 месяцев назад +2

    They remind me of my grand parents . Love and respect for each other

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @garyshope8378
      @garyshope8378 10 месяцев назад +1

      @theappalachianchannel already have watched them good videos keep them coming

  • @BamaMom50
    @BamaMom50 9 месяцев назад

    He truly is an amazing man and you can see he has so much patience and such a hard worker!

  • @tomrut3653
    @tomrut3653 10 месяцев назад +4

    Excellent job John, we sure had a good time watching Mark work, it was nice to meet you too. Tom & Anne

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Nice to meet you guys! Thanks for waiting on the interview with me!!!

  • @RobertPirtle-q9g
    @RobertPirtle-q9g 10 месяцев назад +1

    Put a big smile on my face to watch this video

  • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
    @MarkWYoung-ky4uc 10 месяцев назад +20

    Mark has a beautiful team of mules and it's obvious he knows how to handle them and takes great care of them. He is absolutely correct about forming relationships with people.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

    • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
      @MarkWYoung-ky4uc 8 месяцев назад

      @@muddypondsorghum7148 You are quite welcome. Love what y'all do!

  • @jonathanbarber1328
    @jonathanbarber1328 10 месяцев назад +8

    Thank you for this enjoyable visit with two amazing people. These folks are the heart and soul of Appalachia and America. We have their store on our travel bucket list.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 10 месяцев назад +17

    Always great to see more of the Guenther family and their
    life on the farm and Thank You for showing them regularly
    and I really enjoyed seeing the mules as well Thank You.
    👋🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👍

  • @sharlynebeach2786
    @sharlynebeach2786 10 месяцев назад +7

    What wonderful stories and information this couple shared. I don't think I've seen a video with Sherry talking this much. She is a gem sharing their love story and talking about her clogging, blue grass, etc. She is fun !
    I would love to see her clogging if she still does it and could share it. (?)
    I wonder if they come to the Florida State Fair in Tallahassee, Florida(?) Or another state fair?
    Thanks John and Jodi for this one. 👍

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it: Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the nice comments. Yes, I still clog. It is very likely that John will get a video of me clogging. We go to the Florida State Fair in Tampa Florida. The dates in 2024 are February 8 -19. Sherry

    • @sharlynebeach2786
      @sharlynebeach2786 10 месяцев назад

      @@muddypondsorghum7148 Sherry, I live near Tallahassee and the North Florida State Fair is held here the first couple of weeks in November each year. I cannot drive myself due to health reasons and Tampa is 3 to 4 hours south of me. Maybe John will do a follow up video of you clogging sometime. That would be fun to watch. Wishing you and your husband the best. Thanks for responding to my RUclips comment. ☺️

  • @danielanderson4031
    @danielanderson4031 10 месяцев назад +3

    My dad worked on a farm in his youth.the farmer told him to plough a field with a steam tractor.dad said after "rangling" with the tractor a few rows he took the tractor back to the farmer and told him To give him a good team of mules so he could finish the field in half the time!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @danadockery8905
    @danadockery8905 9 месяцев назад

    Love this family. Finished watching Season 1 of their family last night. It's amazing how open & sharing they are of their time and knowledge. Very inspirational. Many thanks to you all, love & blessings.

  • @seventhdayissabbath8747
    @seventhdayissabbath8747 10 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome video on a day in the life getting yourselves and the mules ready to go to work! Would love to see a video on how you process the sorghum syrup from beginning to end and the mules part in it.
    Again, thank you so much and thank you to your wife, taking care of the house and her husband is hard work too!! God bless ya-all

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      The sorghum making video will be coming out next.Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you. The video is coming soon on making the Sorghum with the mules. Thanks for the nice comments. Sherry Guenther

    • @seventhdayissabbath8747
      @seventhdayissabbath8747 10 месяцев назад

      @@theappalachianchannel I am in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon) I don't know a lot about sorghum so that is why I was asking!
      Looking forward to the upcoming video on sorghum making...

  • @tincans0
    @tincans0 10 месяцев назад +14

    I got goosebumps listing to Sherry talk about the music in her soul. I loved the video format, getting to see how they live their life and the hard work involved. They're an inspiring couple, I'd love to know more. Thank you and them for sharing!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much. It is true how I love to hear and dance to good old time fiddle music. Sherry Guenther

    • @JustMe-nm3he
      @JustMe-nm3he 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@theappalachianchannel you folks are very special and rare to find online! Love it all 😀God bless.

  • @dpmart3275
    @dpmart3275 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the share enjoyed watching y'all

  • @brcisna
    @brcisna 10 месяцев назад +11

    What a great family. Have watched several of the videos,with these people. Mark,,has his priorities straight."I take care of the animals before i take care of myself". (in the morning) That says it all. Wish there were more people on the planet like the Guenther's. The World would be a much better place.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

    • @jcc6789
      @jcc6789 7 месяцев назад +1

      Absolutely agree!

  • @mikeanderson7165
    @mikeanderson7165 10 месяцев назад +8

    Absolutely love this video he’s a smart hard working man❤

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
    @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 10 месяцев назад

    Your parents left you an incredible inheritance ❤
    And I’m not talking monetary inheritance!
    Blessings

  • @tomgrey2137
    @tomgrey2137 10 месяцев назад +7

    Really enjoy these videos of the Gunthers! I had similar chores growing up with our animals. They were fed and cared for before we got to eat. Just the way it was growing up. Thanks for sharing this video 👍😎🤠

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @markminton8974
    @markminton8974 10 месяцев назад +8

    Love watching this,, they are good People..

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Sherry & Mark

  • @higheraimhomestead5293
    @higheraimhomestead5293 10 месяцев назад +4

    Really enjoyed this video!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @TaiwoOdufuwa
    @TaiwoOdufuwa 9 месяцев назад +5

    Am an African man. Permit me to hear my views. I believe not everybody is made for school and not everyone is made for the city. Period . I love farm life .

  • @jessiebaillargeon4191
    @jessiebaillargeon4191 10 месяцев назад +3

    What is scrapple? Is it like a morning sausage? I've never heard of it before. It sounds really good and I want to try sort them and forgive me for not knowing

    • @jcc6789
      @jcc6789 7 месяцев назад

      I want to know too!

  • @okiebrave1932
    @okiebrave1932 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for taking care of Gods creatures

  • @karenshaffer1265
    @karenshaffer1265 10 месяцев назад +8

    Love this ..love the mules. So glad u all still do this .. take good care of yourselves and the mules...thanks for the information.. this was a great video.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @johncourtneidge
    @johncourtneidge 10 месяцев назад

    Yes.
    Sad that such values are dead in This World.

  • @charliedelara8146
    @charliedelara8146 10 месяцев назад +7

    Beautiful mules !

  • @StaceyMahsman
    @StaceyMahsman 8 месяцев назад +3

    he said "to be late to supper is not good, food getting cold & cook getting hot is not a good situation" LOL so very true Mark. I love the respect he shows his wife.

  • @christinehanna1699
    @christinehanna1699 10 месяцев назад +5

    Fantastic video,i just love watching the Gunther series,they are awesome people, if i was able to travel I'd love to meet them and visit the Muddy Pond store too ❤

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @deltonwatts9726
    @deltonwatts9726 10 месяцев назад +6

    That was a great demonstration of preparing your mules for travel. Thanks so much!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it. Sherry & Mark

  • @janethamil9337
    @janethamil9337 10 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you Mark and Sherry for sharing the info in the video. Loved the story of how you met. Always great to get the background story. The mules are beautiful, I enjoyed hearing about them. I was raised on a farm but I was borned after the farms equine era so I never was around them. So I learned some new things this morning. Can't wait for the next video in this series. Thanks John and Jodie for putting this together.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it and Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      You're very welcome. Thanks for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @donthigpen5870
    @donthigpen5870 10 месяцев назад +5

    Great job. Keep up the great work

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @StaceyMahsman
    @StaceyMahsman 8 месяцев назад

    muddy pond mocha sure has a nice ring to it, would love to try that

  • @joshswafford6837
    @joshswafford6837 10 месяцев назад +8

    Mark is a good guy...really enjoy visiting their farm via this channel. Good job John!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Sherry & Mark

  • @thomasmurphy6389
    @thomasmurphy6389 10 месяцев назад +3

    Wonderful video, thank you!

  • @jaredhopper4713
    @jaredhopper4713 10 месяцев назад +4

    My great grandfather conditioned his horses leather with pig fat

  • @wandajones5479
    @wandajones5479 10 месяцев назад

    So interesting. ♥️

  • @nancyl3843
    @nancyl3843 10 месяцев назад +4

    I so enjoyed this. Many thanks!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @carolifill1531
    @carolifill1531 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hi John I watched this video while I had my morning coffee and I found it so relaxing. I truly admire this gentleman's respect and appreciation for his wife. Your youtube channel is one of my favs. I don't comment on every video but I watch them all and I look forward to watching them all.

  • @territn8871
    @territn8871 10 месяцев назад

    I just found your channel and subscribed!! I knew I'd love your channel when I saw what great care you take of your beautiful mules! Then getting to visit with you and Sherry while you had breakfast was great! I'm from Kingsport TN; grew up in southwest VA. Sherry, my son (31) used to play bluegrass guitar. I enjoyed hearing how you two met! Do you sell your Sorghum? I'd love to buy some for myself and 3 siblings for Christmas gifts! It's been years since I've had sorghum. Love it with hot biscuits and toast!!! I really enjoyed your channel! I'll binge watch your older videos so I can get caught up😘

  • @robertheilmann1102
    @robertheilmann1102 10 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for sharing,
    Professor Mark does such a fantastic job of explaining everything this families work ethic is outstanding

  • @carolifill1531
    @carolifill1531 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much for the gift. It is greatly appreciate and needed! John Ward

    • @carolifill1531
      @carolifill1531 10 месяцев назад

      @@theappalachianchannel You are very welcome..God bless!

  • @jameslamm9315
    @jameslamm9315 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, I’m also a mule love, love your mules, have you ever been to benson mule days, it’s in NC

  • @byronholmes2496
    @byronholmes2496 10 месяцев назад +5

    Good day to all.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @WhoGitDaBiscuit
    @WhoGitDaBiscuit 10 месяцев назад +3

    Jesus is Lord! God bless.

  • @RobertPirtle-q9g
    @RobertPirtle-q9g 10 месяцев назад +3

    I like how they talk about each other

  • @misermike1171
    @misermike1171 10 месяцев назад +3

    Another great vlog John. I like how Mark explains what he does and the reasons why. Keep up the good work, from Lighthouse Cove Ontario, Canada.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @htdriggers
    @htdriggers 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great educational video. I grew up on a farm and learned to plow with a mule. We had two of them and they were like Mark said, we took care of them before we ate. Good people.

  • @janiefox3458
    @janiefox3458 10 месяцев назад +2

    You had me at MULES. As a kid in the 1960's we had a 640 acre tree farm in Western Maryland. My dad got the bright idea to start a side business surrounding his interest in the Civil War. In getting all the paraphernalia together he acquired mules to pull the cannons, limbers, and caissons. They came to live with us. We had a horse or 2 also, but I wasn't interested in them -- but loved the mules. Most were Jacks but we did have 2 Jennys - (one that was meaner than a snake). I'm watching several homesteaders channels who seem to be getting mini-donkeys - if I wasn't so darned old (76) I would have me a mule - though one acre wouldn't be fair. You can bet I'll be watching your channel to get my mule fix.

  • @chrstdvd
    @chrstdvd 10 месяцев назад +4

    Bless this family and their work ethics. A joy that they and you share their lives with us.

  • @dwightwiginton3682
    @dwightwiginton3682 10 месяцев назад +3

    I'm seventy now and I know and love the old ways! Thank you for this channel!

  • @sherrydenton3512
    @sherrydenton3512 10 месяцев назад +3

    I enjoyed this family so much ! I want to say hello from Kentucky to Sherry from another Sherry . I'm a farmers wife also and I can totally relate to cooking on that Lil gas stove on a camper too .

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Our pleasure Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Hello from Sherry. Thanks for your nice comments.

  • @LikesQuilts
    @LikesQuilts 10 месяцев назад +2

    What an interesting video! Really enjoyed seeing how the Guenthers start their day while working at Cades Cove. I recently ordered some Muddy Pond Sorghum and let me tell you it really is so good! Now I know a new way to use/drink it, lol. Such an inspiring hard-working couple.

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the nice comments. We're glad you like our Sorghum. Sherry & Mark

  • @Smokymtnfaith
    @Smokymtnfaith 9 месяцев назад

    New subscriber from smky mtns of NC God Bless

  • @glennleatherman3742
    @glennleatherman3742 10 месяцев назад +3

    I love this kind of living; we need to bring back the old-time way in this country. This is the true American way! Thank you for sharing this lifestyle, its sure a breath of fresh air.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      We agree Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @tonybrigner3866
    @tonybrigner3866 10 месяцев назад +3

    a good morning meal to start the day

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Morning!Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @sharilynremington78
    @sharilynremington78 10 месяцев назад +2

    Really enjoyed hearing about your growing up ( clogging, mules, how you two met).❤

  • @charliepc56
    @charliepc56 10 месяцев назад +2

    I enjoy watching the Muddy Pond videos. Love the Guenther Family way of life! Thanks John!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @marciabyram6003
    @marciabyram6003 10 месяцев назад +2

    Now I want scrapple! I don't lock my mules up or horses when I had them because I am very afraid of fire. I don't even lock my cat or dog in the house. I do keep my paddocks clean though and my mules always come to me just fine. Sometimes I can't get rid of them! 😂🤠😻

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @TruckingPiper
    @TruckingPiper 10 месяцев назад +2

    Me and my wife will be coming to visit In March can’t wait to see y’all then

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @TruckingPiper
      @TruckingPiper 10 месяцев назад

      @@theappalachianchannel I’m a truck driver I live in Mississippi

  • @annawilcox5644
    @annawilcox5644 10 месяцев назад +1

    What is the difference between a Scapple and Livermush and LiverWurst.

  • @lindatipton2390
    @lindatipton2390 9 месяцев назад

    Love the breakfast but I was raised in Appalachian breakfast was biscuits & gravy dinner & supper was biscuits and cornbread

  • @kenhenke3693
    @kenhenke3693 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great video

  • @JustMe-nm3he
    @JustMe-nm3he 10 месяцев назад

    I have exceptionally enjoyed this vidio. Where did you get that scrapple,,,l am dying for some! Moved from PA to AR and none here oh,by yhe way,. Love true old tyme and good bluegrass too mostly the gospei music

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. We made the scrapple in an earlier video. Yes, bluegrass music is great! Sherry & Mark

  • @delphiavillars
    @delphiavillars 4 месяца назад +1

    God bless you sir .your are so kind i just found your channel. .when i was young now 80 had two mules like yours one was black name Haft pint a male Other wae Little bitt white a female. He and had she was sister and brother i am from Missouri god Bless you and yours.

  • @judybroshears7974
    @judybroshears7974 10 месяцев назад +1

    O Sherri I done the same thing when I was 6 yrs old, I got in front of a mirror and tried to learn to buckdance like my Mother did. I got caught and she taught me that day.

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love them Mule !!! I enjoyed your video thank you.

  • @rogersdrum1
    @rogersdrum1 10 месяцев назад +1

    Mark is one Smart Man. I know a few People who didn't like School and are very successful Businessmen. And have done well for themselves. More importantly Mark knows how to treat people. and is a very interesting guy. Love the Guenther's.

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your comments. You are so right. Sherry Guenther

  • @laurierenaud1210
    @laurierenaud1210 10 месяцев назад +1

    GOD Bless..very few left..with old fashion morals!

  • @RJweblink
    @RJweblink 10 месяцев назад +2

    This video just made my heart so happy.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      yes it does!! Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @raven4592
    @raven4592 10 месяцев назад +2

    What a fantastic life they lead,I wonder do they ever stop,great film john,thanks

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @raven4592
      @raven4592 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks John,I’m in the UK,have an aunt in Manchester Tennessee so take a great interest in the area and your films are a massive help,love the Guenthers and RMbrooks and your channel many thanks @@theappalachianchannel

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад +1

      We do work a lot, but we do take some nice trips. Sherry & Mark

    • @raven4592
      @raven4592 10 месяцев назад

      Your families energy and work ethic is to be greatly admired you all deserve all the success that life sends your way,thank you so much for your reply ,it made my day ,good luck and health to you all.@@muddypondsorghum7148

  • @Aprilwyatt0005
    @Aprilwyatt0005 10 месяцев назад +1

    Such hard working people 🧡great video!!!😊

  • @jessiebaillargeon4191
    @jessiebaillargeon4191 10 месяцев назад +1

    I just have to say there is nothing better than a homemade gift. Nothing better

  • @patrickhiggins3582
    @patrickhiggins3582 10 месяцев назад +1

    yer lovely people. I love your mules there so quite , from patrick

  • @thomasyoung1914
    @thomasyoung1914 10 месяцев назад

    I watch the whole video good

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Sherry & Mark

  • @deecaliqu4733
    @deecaliqu4733 10 месяцев назад +1

    A lot of valuable information from Mark. He is an accomplished individual.

  • @SlinkyHello1
    @SlinkyHello1 10 месяцев назад +2

    Did Mr. Guenther's first wife pass away?

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Jesus is Lord! Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 10 месяцев назад +2

      No, unfortunate things happen to the best of us, and both of us are divorced. Sherry & Mark

  • @redbird1824
    @redbird1824 10 месяцев назад

    Mountain men considered their mules clairvoyant. By doing so they did better than Balaam. When you consider the travels of Kit Carsen traversing the new nation from coast to coast [many times]ALONE with his mules thru Hostile territory it really makes you wonder how he did that w/o getting killed and scalped. Its said that if a mule REFUSED to take a certain path that the trapper would not push the issue but try another route. Really makes you wonder. Kit preferred slow mules over fast horses in Indian territory. Really makes you think.

  • @matthewbrandon931
    @matthewbrandon931 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hardest working man in show business.

  • @maryrussell5926
    @maryrussell5926 10 месяцев назад +2

    ,Top notch video!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.ruclips.net/p/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @maryrussell5926
      @maryrussell5926 10 месяцев назад

      @@theappalachianchannel michigan

  • @hoywatson4084
    @hoywatson4084 9 месяцев назад

    They are still fine people in this world

  • @raymondjohnson6496
    @raymondjohnson6496 10 месяцев назад +1

    That manure will grow some good old tomatoes

  • @jemmabrown2765
    @jemmabrown2765 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a great video........🌿🌺🌿🌺🌿

  • @df2studios
    @df2studios 8 месяцев назад

    You guys must own the pack stables in Townsend?

  • @Smokymtnfaith
    @Smokymtnfaith 9 месяцев назад

    I enjoy any farming videos very good educational for the younger generation I'm 40 and there is lots I know but there is lots I don't but we Appalachian take care each other

  • @df2studios
    @df2studios 8 месяцев назад

    What was you guys doing in Townsend in blount county?thats a far distance from Putnam county.

  • @williamspurgeon3803
    @williamspurgeon3803 10 месяцев назад

    liver loaf sho is good haven't ha any in 65 years buy I can close my eyes and can all most taste it

  • @markcoto5815
    @markcoto5815 10 месяцев назад +1

    Bald is beautiful!

  • @wandajones5479
    @wandajones5479 10 месяцев назад +1

    What is scrapple?

  • @sandyhenson5875
    @sandyhenson5875 10 месяцев назад

    I enjoy this lovely video ❤y'all have beautiful mules have a blessed trip 💖 and have a blessed Thanksgiving y'all and your family 😋