How We Prepared for the Hurricane (We are okay); Septic Tanks, Wells, & Scammers
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- In this video we share what we did to prepare for Helene. We are all okay and suffered no damage. We are praying for all the people who are suffering from the storm.
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One of my first thoughts was about whether the creek would overflow into Corey and Austin's house and I'm relieved that didn't happen you're all okay. Big daddy is smart daddy.
I thought the same thing.
Matt has common sense, intelligence and skills. 🌳 Glad you all made it safely through. Feel so bad for those hard hit.
The storm hasn’t hit yet. This video is before it hit. They’re preparing
Y'all need to stop that getting old talk....or you'll talk yourselves into it...enjoy your age now..y'all are a beautiful couple..😊
I pray the storm isn't too severe.
Amen ! I agree !
So tragic the conditions in Northern NC. Love & prayers from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦. My mom used to pickle and can crabapples. Good with pork/ham dinners.
Ditto from Ontario, Canada
So glad you and the family are OK from the hurricane. Our hearts and prayers go out to the ones that are suffering from this terrible storm. May God bless them. ❤ 🙏
Good thinking on daddy’s part! Keep that creek clear, my husband would have done the same thing, my husband has never worn any protective gear using his chain saw, if you know what your doing you are careful, my husband and his daddy did tree work for awhile, I love men who know how to do things and take care of things for their families
Thank you for watching!!
@@CelebratingAppalachia I love watching y’all, we have a lot of the same home habits, lol the only difference in Matt and my husband is the talking, my husband can talk the horns off a bull and seems like Matt is very quite, my husband worked with Alabama Power Co for 35 yrs and retired, he was a lineman, loves to garden, hunt and fish,
My husband was the same! Always thinking about us and our 3 daughters and our grandkids. We miss him so much and appreciate all he did for us. 😢
Another great video Tipper and Matt thanks for sharing 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
thank you 😊
Good evening, Tipper and Matt. So happy you folks made out ok with the storm. Prayers to all.❤
Thanks so much 😊
You're a wonderful man, Matt! Thanks for watching out for your family!
Matt, you are a wonder! My late husband could do anything too. Glad you are all safe. I am ij florida and so much devastation everywhere. Prayers for all those less fortunate.
Thank you for watching 😊
Matt, a real Man’s Man. Respect ✊🏽> don’t see too many like that around these days! Awesome chainsaw skills 🫡
Glad y'all are OK. I have family in Hendersonville, they are. No power, the roads are a mess, but the house is OK.🙏🙏🙏❤️😪 We are in Florida, but we got power pack. Prayers for all.🙏🙏🙏
My husband just asked if I'd heard from y'all?? Glad y'all ok, our town Elberton Ga took a hard hit with the wind we got 10 inches rain. Some still don't have power we was without power over 38hrs. I was well prepared with water drawn up in the bath tub and some for drinking and cooking with. We have a gas stove so cooking was easy and the 1st thing I done when power went out was cover our deep freezer with quilts and blankets to help hold in the cold and the food was still froze. My son had a tree fall on his house it busted out the bedroom window and glass went all over them they was still in bed. God was good because they didn't have a scratch on them.
That is a great tip on covering the refrigerator and freezer. We mostly get ice storm outage up our way so we move foods outside but we get summer wind storms, too. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad they are okay! I hope your power comes back soon.
In nys we have an apple variety that is called ever crisp and it's not ready till November but it is really crisp and sweet. It is my new favorite. If you ever get the chance to try it I hope you do so. You will love it.
You two are just babes! Enjoy your youth.
My priest was supposed to go to Beech Mountain for vacation, meeting her elderly father and siblings there, but the roads are impassable and they've no idea if their house is OK or not. I simply can't take in the devastation from the pics I've seen. I'm thankful your family is safe.
Pretty good harvest! Praying for all those affected by the hurricane. 🙏❤🙏
The babies would like applesauce
Glad to see all are ok from the storm. Very much enjoyed the video today.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I'm so thankful y'all are safe. Praise the Lord! We are worried about our friends in Burnsville where we stay when we visit in the fall every year. Sending love and hugs from Venus, Tx.
I hope they are okay
God is so good! I’m so happy y’all are all ok! Sending love❤️
Thanks for updating us on your wellbeing! I’m so relieved that y’all didn’t get washed down the mountainside!
Thank you for visiting with us 😊
Such wonderful parents you are. My parents we just as wonderful. What a gift to your children to have you guys.
I remember the Opal storm left home before it hit , 32 hours later I finally got off. Our Elderly neighbor saw me out working in the yard one day and walked over and said " Son the more you do the more you'll see you need to be doing. She has since passed away. " Boy was she right. 20yrs this November living here and I'm still not caught up, don't think it'll ever happen. Glad yall are safe.
I made homemade apple butter in my crockpot. It’s not hard just labor intensive. The crab apples would probably make great apple butter. If you put it in pint jars, it makes great gifts. Your ladies that you have Lu ch with and family would probably love it.
As for septic tanks: don’t have a garbage disposal. Even though the scraps are ground up, they still create a pulp type material and that will plug the perforations in your leach lines sooner or later. I’ve had a septic tank for most of my 60 years and they can be amazingly trouble free or they can be a real drag to deal with, so you want to make sure you take care of them. A lot of people put down packets and such once a month that is supposed to help with the bacteria But I learned from an old friend to put a chicken skin down there. It does the same thing, and it cost you nothing! I’ve been doing it for years no problems! But I do grow my own meat birds, and then, as I can them or process them and I don’t use the skin. I freeze it in individual Ziploc, so I have one for every month of the year.
Try pickled crab apples great for Christmas gifts🤗
I need to do that 😊
Hi you guys can't stay long got save my phone no power or water here in Augusta Georgia it is so bad here God bless you all
Praying for you!!
❤when my parents lived in n.c. they lived through hugo.
It was wild!😊🎉❤
I'm glad y'all are ok. I heard about a lot of damage in Black Mountain, so hopefully Miss Cindy's former neighbors and friends weren't affected really badly. Lots of damage I've seen has been so crazy and my heart hurts for those affected.
My husband doesn’t do all that protective gear either much I would want him to 😊so glad yall are ok it was a devastating storm. Hope your mama is ok Tipper and Matt’s Dad. God is good to protect us in times like this. 🙏
Now that is post storm, I'm not sure if I already shared this on your channel. As the storm passed over Pawleys Island, a tornado was centered directly above my home, then just lifted up. NO touch down. 🙏🙏🙏 God was answering our prayers!!! And my son and fiancee just moved home, from Asheville NC, less than a month ago. That night when I went to bed, I don't remember ever feeling so blessed! 🥲My heart cries for those in Asheville and many many others that experienced such tragedy. Prayers for all. 🙏🙏🙏🙏💔
I’m so glad you are okay!!
Scammers...it's a shame they don't use their talents for honest gain instead 🤨
❤❤Great harvest.
We always did our own composting.
My mom always made crab apple jelly and mayhaw jelly.
I’m still watching your video. Glad you guys are safe.
Regarding the crabapples-Many years ago, I remember someone giving me crabapples and I pickled them with cinnamon and spices.
There are many recipes online you could look up. It might be something you would like since you and Matt seem to enjoy unique pickles and relishes.
I loved my mother’s crabapple jelly. It was my favorite.
I mixed crab apples with Granny Smith it made great apple butter
I'm so pleased you and your family are okay! My granny from Arkansas used to can crabapples this way... Ingredients
crab apples with stems
4 cups water
1 cup sugar
1½ cup red hot cinnamon candies
Directions
Pack the crab apples in sterilized jars.
Combine the water, sugar and candies in a saucepan and boil until candies are melted, then pour over apples.
Place the lids on the jars and screw tightly.
Place on a rack in a pot, deep enough to allow water to come to 2 inches above the jars tops, process in boiling water for 20 minutes.
Remove jars from water and cool away from drafts.
So glad you didn't have any damage at your place. Katie posted on Instagram and said you guys were ok. You are always right on time on Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm CST. Thanks for that.
Once again, thank you for your channel.
I'm soooooo grateful y'all are okay!! I've been watching the horrifying videos of the flooding and thinking and praying for you! I'll keep on praying for western NC and Tennessee. Here in Columbia there's a lot of trees down and people don't have power, but we're good, just a lot of cleanup. Helene was a bad one. God bless you all.
Those yellow peppers in the basket looked delicious. Many ways to prepare/cook them. So good. 😊
I’ve been worried about y’all seeing all the damage in the mountains🙏🏻 hope you all are ok
Stay safe everyone 🙏
I know this video was filmed prior to the hurricane coming through, but it's good to know you made it through.
City dweller here, city water and sewer service all my life, although we did have chickens when I was a kid. I still feel like it's a shame to throw away food scraps. There are some companies in the city that will pick up your food scraps and compost them for a handsome fee! I can't quite justify that.
So good to hear yall are ok. So many people have lost everything and some have lost loved ones. I’m praying for everyone. My grandmother used to make crab apple jelly and it was so good on butter biscuits. God bless everyone
Glad to hear you all are safe! And that husband of yours, is there anything he can’t do??? You two make a great team. It’s so wonderful to watch your clean, entertaining, wholesome postings. Thank you!!!
Thank you 😊
Glad you were able to get through ok. The pics in the news were so horrible people using kayaks inside their homes because of so much water.
Glad y'all came through the storm safely. Pictures of the damage in other parts of NC and TN looks terrible
It is heartbreaking
I made 6qts of crabapple sauce this year. Did it in my crockpot. Pealed, diced, put on low for 8hrs. Added cinnamon and Stevia. Already made 2 apple pies. The rest is for the holidays. And some for pork and kraut. Apples add the best flavor.
Wonderful!
Speaking about Apples; have you ever sauteed Sliced onions and Apples together ? My late Friend used to make that sometimes in the late summer into the fall. He also had an Apple Orchard a d to keep them over the winter; would wrap each individually and set in a straw filled bushel basket in layers. Kept them down in the basement and they were Delicious !!
I had written down how he prepared those onions and Apples. Now I'd better just Google it. Seems he added a good Chicken Broth to the skillet and let it simmer.
Glad to see that between the two of you; things got done. Teamwork is a Blessing.
Just watched your Girls ' channel a few minutes before I came Here. They have realized that once a Woman becomes A Mama; the Tenderest Heart becomes even more so , when Tragedy Happens . Even Miles and Miles away from your Area. You learn even more about how Trivial our inconveniences become after seeing The Big Picture of Others ' Devastating Losses Take but a Moment to Affect you Forever.
You All are in my prayers. 🙏
🌧️🌧️🌬️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌬️🌧️🌧️🌬️🌧️🌧️ Stay Safe.
@@MariePommer I've never had them together. Sounds good! Thank you!
Good to see you all are OK. Saw the twins on a little live stream earlier. Be safe & take care.
I love Donnie Laws and his videos “up on the ridge”.
What doesn't Matt know how to do? Austin has a wealth of knowledge there with Matt!
I think Matt’s generation is the last of real men! Too many of the younger generations look for an easy way. Much education being lost!
How about those young women get into the garden to pick those beans, tomatoes and all other thing that need to get picked before the storm since Dad is exhausted?
❤i prayed for you and glad everyone is ok!😊❤❤❤❤
Hey 👋🏻 I just wanted to let y’all know we have another storm coming. It’s headed up the same path. On satellite weather systems it looks like it’s going to be on us here in Florida around October 5th. The models don’t show much else as far as size, but it’s definitely cooking headed towards the Gulf of Mexico. Ryan Hall broadcasted about it too, so if you look him up on Utube he posted a video on it today. Thank you for praying 🙏🏻 for my daughter and grandchildren the other day. I appreciate your kind prayers and thoughts very much❤🙏🏻❤️
I lived through hurricane Hugo as a child. I lived in Charlotte NC. We were without power for two weeks. Praise the Lord y’all are ok. Enjoyed y’all’s chat.
Tell us about your saw Matt,anything about it you wished was different or improved?
I can’t imagine what these poor people are going through! Thoughts and prayers for everyone!🙏🙏🙏❤️🇨🇦
Matt is so handsome and he don’t even know it! 😅
So happy you’re safe! Praying for everyone, what devastation 🙏🙏
My grandparents’ well water had sulfur. Grandma always kept a pitcher of water in her fridge. My mom tried to convince me it tasted better when it was cold. I didn’t think so. They also had a separate old well house down by the creek and barn. It was always cool inside even during the hottest summer days. Praying for everyone affected by Helene.
It’s really hard to come to terms with going 90 mph in an 73 mph zone! Just like you, I just do it. Like Matt said, I want to get it finished. Now I need to pace myself and just stop, get a big glass of water and breathe. I’ve always been a mule and could work circles around most young and old. It’s just life and the Lord is saying, “Slow down and enjoy life.” Y’all have a great week. We’ve been praying for everyone impacted by this terrible catastrophe. God bless…
What’s going on and no help from the White House…. I pray for all the people… way too many people missing. Thousands….
Tipper and Matt, I’m so happy you weathered the hurricane with no issues. Thanks for another great video.
Many blessings and prayers for you and your family! So grateful you are all safe!
Greetings from Richardson, Texas!💝
Thank you for this video. All of you have been in my thoughts and prayers the last 3 days. I also worried about the creek behind Corey's house. Praise the Lord that all of you are okay. Prayers for all affected by this storm and devastation. God Bless.
Make mouth watered talking about those crab apples. Anxious to see the creek after the storm.
I pray you all are ok. Can't wait for you next post. I went through Hugo in "89. This was the worst storm I've ever seen and I'm in SC Heartbroken for NC. If we get power back by Friday I'll be happy We are better than most. Feel blessed.
Nice participating in an old fashioned porch chat with the crickets again. Thank you.
I'm so glad to hear you guys are well. I've been so concerned for your family.
Praying for you and all the people who've been affected by the hurricane
Prayers, have friends still missing near blowing rock, beech mountain. As i have been looking and seeing and hearing reports since friday. My heart breaks as word comes in that whole communities, and some towns are completely gone. Generations changed forever. To know that we are at sunday, and still in a rescue...not even recovery mode yet due to communities who still have not been reach just makes me cry. When the governor said catastrophic and biblical proportions. He did not lie. They are saying this has blown the 1916 flood out of the water.
We need prayers. So many missing still, and trapped with no water no power, no communication.
Sutting in eastern nc waiting to hear from friends and feeling helpless is a hard thing.
It is absolutely terrible.
MATT, AND MA,WAS RAISED THAT WAY,SURVIVORS,NOTHING CAME EASY TO THEM❤🎉
THANKFULLY YOU ALL ARE OK!! SO GLAD..
Glad y'all are OK. So much devastation 😢
Glad to see your post and that you are okay !!! Prayers for the folks devastated by Helene.
about that tree, reminds me of that adage "a stitch in time saves nine". Matt knows how to manage things.
Good thinking Matt. The tree could have been really bad.
Crabapple jelly is delicious
Hugo was bad here in South Carolina y'all stay dry
So HaPpY to hear your all alright and made it through this storm, prayers for all those that didn’t make it through without problems
Thank you 😊
Great looking couple there
"Poor Old Dirt Farmer" by Levon Helms
Glad to hear you are OK.
Glad y'all made it through Helene, Praise God! Has the corn field ever flooded in the past, and Steve's or Cori's house now? We live in Carrollton, Ga. And we only got a little rain. It was supposed to come right over us, but then the rain was worse on the east side of it! Then the rain and flooding went to North Carolina and Tenn. Was that close to y'all? Love your videos, so relaxing! After the storms!❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️
Thank you!! It hasn’t ever flooded before 😊 I’m glad you all were okay!
Glad y’all are ok…watched the girls “Live” a bit ago & they said the family was all ok..
It’s bad seeing the devastation in the mountains though, black mountain, Asheville area, so many small towns…chimney rock just destroyed..I’m praying for all the people affected by this horrific storm…y’all have a blessed week ❤
Everyone should wear protective gear when using a chainsaw. I live in WA state, and have a friend who was badly injured by a chainsaw while trimming a huge douglas fir. He was also a self-made type who was cautious, but didn't take safety seriously. It only takes one slip up. ❤
one thing i love about you two, your always thinking about others. GOD BLESS uall, and keep yawll safe. i am in tn, (south) we just got alotta rain outta this.
Hey Pressley clan, yeah, I felt y'alls love when Matt kicked the camera. I laughed out loud 🤣 I'm glad you fared well from the rain. I believe I heard 65 lives lost according to this morning news. My prayers go out to everybody. 🙏
You picked out the key to stamina in middle to advanced years-pacing. Go, rest, go rest. As my Papaw used to say, “Let’s set a minute, son, I need ta get my wind.”
Good man 372 knows how to sharpen, runs saw good. Good man much respect from timber land Oregon
There’s another U-Tube channel called the Appalachian Channel with John Ward and it’s a great channel also. He videos a lot of old country stores and dinners in Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia etc
I'm so glad to know that you all have made it through the storm okay. We had a lot of rain and wind here but nothing to complain about after seeing so many places where some people have lost everything. I pray for everyone who's been affected by this horrible storm. 🙏 It was so sweet watching you and Matt shake the tree to get you some crab apples. 😊 Stay safe. Sending blessings to you and all your family. 💗
I hope y'all fared good through all that rain and storms. You 2 are awesome taking care of your family. ❤
Wow, glad you're okay. I've worked a lot the last few days and didn't have time to watch all the storm coverage. I heard it was going to hit Florida in the Gulf and y'all seem so far north of the coast that I didn't think about it being a possible danger to you. But I guess it was, and I'm glad you were kept safe. God bless!
Wow, I love this area of land and the folks who live there. We Appalcians are survivors, and what others consider "no way I'd do that" is just 'normal' to us. Peace to all of my Appalacians brothers and sisters and to all others.
It’s to bad Austin isn’t there to help more with chores and grocery shopping !im so lucky to have a son in law and my daughter to help out here, the Scammers keep me from subscribing . I do sometimes save or share .
Awesome good video thumbs up. I truly hope the storm passes you by and everything turns out well for you all. God bless you.
So happy y’all are safe from the storm - you had so many folks praying!
We used Rid Ex. Plus use toilet paper specifically for septics