Just happened to run across this video. Thank you for documenting and preserving the history of this gentleman and times gone by. These newer generations dont have a clue about life, or the ways we grew up in. I used to sit for hours and hours listening to my grand father talk about life and the old ways, war, hard times, the depression, and the history of his family. It seems that we lost a lot of history because it wasnt preserved like this. I hope this gentleman is doing well, and please tell him thank you for allowing you time and access to preserve history.
I agree I love listening to stories of years gone by and realize how easy most people have it today. (Me being one of them) No matter how hard the story, they still refer to them as “The Good Ole Days”!!! My Father used to tell me … “If I keep my mouth shut and my eyes and ears open, I might learn something” So true…
When you suggested having a yard sale, my heart jumped into my throat. Then, he said," nobody'd want to buy any of that stuff, I thought , the items in this little store would sale out in the first hour! Please don't sell, but turn it into a museum. It'd be the perfect place for these up and coming generations to visit to see exactly how life was before computers and cell phones. Thank you for sharing this!
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I think it would look better if restored to the way it was in the photos. I miss little country stores like that from when I was a kid. They had character, and if it was older you could find really neat stuff tucked into the corners.
These places MATTER. They're part of your great country's history and should be listed and preserved, once they're gone they're gone, and just a memory remains, which itself will fade away. I live in the UK, and the village shop and corner shop have all but disappeared, knocked down and re-developed, usually to make way for housing estates. They call it 'progress' I call it a great shame. Love these videos.
My husband & I just finished watching your program and really enjoyed it all! He is 81, I'm 79 - he was born in Arkansas but got to Texas as fast as he could. I'm born & bred in west Texas, so we married while still in high school. Ran off to Ojinaga, Mexico at 16 & 18 to be married by a justice of the peace, no we were not expecting a baby. Had our first of two children after 2 yrs of marriage. Now, I've told you way more than you care to know, lol. We plan to watch more of your postings and have subscribed to the channel. Come visit Texas sometime!
Really amazed at how intact and untouched everything is. You'd think after 30 years, someone might have wanted to break in. With a little bit of dusting and cleaning, this store looks like it can still run today as is.
I just love this, I can only imagine the thoughts going through his head, all of the memories of times gone by... You could see it in his face, everything he touched and picked up brought back a memory.. Magnificent!!!!
Used to love to talk to parents and aunts, uncle's and elderly neighbors. Wish I'd written their stories down. People ask me now if I remember whatever, I do sometimes. Adults love to listen but kids not so much.
He’s such a cool old feller. Love the old timers. No better way to spend time in life than learning from them. What a great way to honor his life. Commendable
When he found that can of crayons and said, "Oh, that's colors", it brought me right to my Mamaw's aproned-side. That's what SHE always called them. I hadn't thought about that in years!!❤️❤️❤️
I have 3-4 of those same green vases that is on the shelf behind the counter that go back to the early 60s that were my Mom's. I actually jumped up and pulled them out of the Cupboard. That place is a literal Museum. Thanks for Sharing!! ✌️😁
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I'm so excited to have found your site by accident, the history that would have been lost had you not made this video is sad but I have been blessed to hear this man's history.Thank you for this I am now binge watching the rest.
This channel just popped up on my RUclips, and I love it. I am very interested in learning about Appalachia and its people and history. I love anything I can get my hands on to increase my knowledge‼️ Wonderful, hard working, and smart people! God bless these great people! From North Texas. 🙏🇺🇸
I really enjoy all the visits with Mr.Robertson and his family reminds me of my pawpaw and mawmaw when I was growing up back in the 70's and 80's .I've lived all my life here in Appalachia and aswell as my all of my family. I especially enjoy the visits in Mr.Robertsons and his families home sitting around talking,cooking and eating in the kitchen.
My Grandparents lived on Pleasant Valley Rd. in Jonesboro Tn. They had a Dairy farm and a General Store. My Grandmother taught at Daniel Boons High school.While visiting my Grandparents one summer my cousin and I went into the then closed store, it was just as they left it. I absolutely loved it. Being in Jonesboro was part of the best memories I have.
You ever notice how most all those old stores share the same smell? At least to me they do. That smell to me brings back happy memories and makes me slow down and takes away any worries. I very much appreciate the videos or whatever they’re called today
1991 is but a blink in the eye to us born in the 40s and 50s. We grew up in a small Kansas town where it was a simpler time, before all the hatred and divisiveness. Sure there was some back then, but nothing like today. This video brings back some awesome memories.
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When he said kids colors it reminded me of my Uncle Buddy. He was always telling us to keep them off the the floor so he gave us a old tin Folgers coffee can to put them in.
Memories and the passing of years. Who were we way back then. Life was slower and things were cheaper and we survived and did ok. Sweetness of the past and the longing for days gone by. This was wonderful to watch. Thank you for the memories and a glimpse into these wonderful moments in these peoples life gone by
Amazing I could spend days in there just lookin at all the things, My great Uncle had a store like this way back whenI remember getting to walk over to it on Sundays to get a good cold RC cola and bag of peanuts to put in the cola. That was the Best time in my life, Things sure have changed since 1959 Thanks you for sharing
@donna YESSSSSSSSSS I miss stores like this...lil "ma & pas" 😭😭😭 Too bad sum of his daughters cldnt clean it up open it back up & run it. Which I'm sure its prob easier said than done.🤦 Its jus a shame as old as it is from generation to generation with Ralph bein the 3rd generation...it wld be pretty cool if they did then it cld be passed dwn to their kids & grandkids.🤷
@@YouSUBSCRIBE739 Me too. We have an old store a couple miles from me that is now closed because the owner has passed on and it's sad that there are family members in the area who could run it but they don't.
So nice to listen to Mr. Jonah Robertson. I enjoyed seeing his store. Y’all be sure and show Mr. Robertson these videos and tell him that his viewers appreciate him sharing. 🙂
The Store has been closed for 30 years but looks like Ralph has used it for storage for all his old household items appliances as he would buy new ones. I have 35 videos with Ralph make sure to check them all out. Thanks for your comment. John
Ohh just love this video, he was able to go back in time as soon as he walked in!! Such a heartwarming video 💖 I'm 68 Trust Me aging is NOT for the weak but the memories keep us going. Your family have many photos past and present!! Wish all of you Health and Happiness 🌹💖
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This old store would be a absolute treasure for someone to restore and put it back in operation for more to enjoy. Its a time capsule. I sure hope someone watching this video would invest to bring this place alive and make it a highway destination for people to visit..
Reminds me of going through some of the stores in Boone NC or Gatlinburg, love these old stores back then when salespeople and customers had respect for each other, and when things were built with pride
I'm from Florida, I use to walk to a country store with my grandma, she didn't drive. She lived in Leverett Mass. On a farm. I love it there, such happy memories.
The Store has been closed for 30 years but looks like Ralph has used it for storage for all his old household items appliances as he would buy new ones. I have 35 videos with Ralph make sure to check them all out. Thanks for your comment. John
Just watching to see him go back in his past and the memories. In the meanness in the world y’all melted my heart on how loving, caring and respectful to Ralph. To fill a 95 year old man day of the past. You guys are awesome
This video popped up and it’s my first one I watched I’m addictive to Ralph and how gracious you are. Where is your store I went through Cumberland Gap coming back from Kentucky. So you have a mtn store? If so where I’d love to stop in next time I’m in the area. I love when Ralph gets tickled and laughs I feel like I know him but I know I don’t.
This is an awesome video So sweet, I bet the memories just flooded back for him. Thank you for sharing. This was truly a pleasure to watch. GOD BLESS Y'ALL!
Oh how exciting to get to ride along with you to see the reopening of this beautiful old store. Like stepping back into a better time in history. Thank you n God bless you for this! I immediately thought of my favorite show The Waltons.
This is awesome. I am so glad my dad sold his store a few years after he retired. He gave the buyer a deal and sold the house and the store with all the leftover products, the clutter, and the mess still in it.
Thank you for the insight in to a time long gone and for showing Ralph the respect he obviously deserves. What a perceptive and astute gentleman. Really appreciated this video and will be watching out for others. Regards from Australia.
OMG I LOVE LOVE that STORE its FABULOUS i see a lot of good stuff there fabulous vinttage and antique stuff. Dont ever change that store its perfect the way it is. It doesn't get any better then that these days everything to modern this is AWESOME❤❤❤
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This s so neat, sure would like to see a video of each shelf take a complete video tour of the entire store real slow I love seeing treasures from the good ole days. Wendy🐞🦋🌸
This sweet old fella has no clue the money that this stuff is worth. Just the scale is probably worth $300 or more dollars…there is just no telling how much money he would have ended up with…bless his heart.
@@theappalachianchannel Hello, John…. I totally enjoy watching your videos. We live in east Texas…in Price. which is an unincorporated community in Rusk County….community that used to be named Carlisle over a hundred years ago and the school is still Carlisle Independent School District…very small. We are about 60 miles west of the Texas Louisiana border between Marshall on the Texas side to Shreveport/Bossier in Louisiana. Our next to youngest daughter lives in Kingsport, Tennessee…a beautiful area. I am proud to be a third generation Texan from when my great-grandparents, on my maternal side, came to America from France in 1872 and settled eventually in Dallas County where my grandfather was born in what would become Irving in October of 1887…if I were from anywhere else, I would love to live in Appalachia but I can’t leave my beautiful home state of Texas. Love your channel though. Have a fantastic Happy and Healthy 2023! Keep up the good work.
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Trying to talk Ralph’s daughters to re-open it. Would be great for the locals that are in those woods or in the holler as we call it. Thanks for watching
sadly these stores fade with time and are forgotten, hope the family keeps it and passes it down, memories that can't be duplicated and the look on his face almost in tears of all the times he had there with his wife ,family and friends reminiscing. please preserve this piece of true americana!!! santa
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This is priceless, my grandfather who was born in 1903 would take the grandchildren 2 a store like this some were in the country, he also lived deep in the country, and till 2day, I don't know we're it was😪😪😪 . I used 2 jump on the chair by the pot belly stove and get a hot dog, I was so excited, I got 1 of those plastic dolls! Memories! Only if we could reversed the times!💖💖
This was very much like the stores I remember from my childhood. I live on an island in eastern Canada, but I guess these little mom and pop grocery/general stores were basically the same no matter where you were. Tks for the memories.
I shot a small video on this channel of a small 1930 convenience store in the Appalachians Of Georgia. What a great video on a great piece of history. Thank you for sharing
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Happy New Year John And your Family and Ralph and Tiffany and Everyone you Film.. Jo Ann age 64 North Florida. Lake City,Florida..I Just Love all your Videos!! Thank you for making them..
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Sunday, 10/9/22 I was browsing, and serendipitously, came upon your channel. I was taught about Appalachia in grade school. there was a time we went to Ashville and took a road thru the mountains. The idea that u guys r real, living, breathing people, who r invested in your homes, & land, generation after generation, etc. somehow makes me feel safe. it appears people r moving around like never b4. we have almost become nomadic. The USA has changed so much, i barely recognize it anymore. I am sure u folks have seen change too. I am delighted i found your channel, i will continue to watch, but i must catch up first. Thanx for posting. I will b bingeing on your material today.😄😄
Awesome old time machine you stepped into. Glad I ran across your channel. I was born and raised in Southern West Virginia. So I relate to a lot of what you post. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas 🎄
I would love to see a picture of that keychain, it looks just like the one my grandma had. She had every key on it and she had a brass Buick keychain on there.
Thank you for keeping America's real past alive.!
Just happened to run across this video. Thank you for documenting and preserving the history of this gentleman and times gone by. These newer generations dont have a clue about life, or the ways we grew up in. I used to sit for hours and hours listening to my grand father talk about life and the old ways, war, hard times, the depression, and the history of his family. It seems that we lost a lot of history because it wasnt preserved like this. I hope this gentleman is doing well, and please tell him thank you for allowing you time and access to preserve history.
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I agree
I love listening to stories of years gone by and realize how easy most people have it today. (Me being one of them)
No matter how hard the story, they still refer to them as “The Good Ole Days”!!!
My Father used to tell me …
“If I keep my mouth shut and my eyes and ears open, I might learn something”
So true…
When you suggested having a yard sale, my heart jumped into my throat. Then, he said," nobody'd want to buy any of that stuff, I thought , the items in this little store would sale out in the first hour! Please don't sell, but turn it into a museum.
It'd be the perfect place for these up and coming generations to visit to see exactly how life was before computers and cell phones. Thank you for sharing this!
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Love this! I’m watching from Mt. Vernon Kentucky.
I think it would look better if restored to the way it was in the photos. I miss little country stores like that from when I was a kid. They had character, and if it was older you could find really neat stuff tucked into the corners.
I agree with the lady above.
Please keep it as is.
I'm watching from Massachusetts!
Thank you.
@@theappalachianchannel I also agree with the lady above and a couple in this thread....I"m watching from Middle Tennessee
These places MATTER. They're part of your great country's history and should be listed and preserved, once they're gone they're gone, and just a memory remains, which itself will fade away. I live in the UK, and the village shop and corner shop have all but disappeared, knocked down and re-developed, usually to make way for housing estates. They call it 'progress' I call it a great shame. Love these videos.
My husband & I just finished watching your program and really enjoyed it all! He is 81, I'm 79 - he was born in Arkansas but got to Texas as fast as he could. I'm born & bred in west Texas, so we married while still in high school. Ran off to Ojinaga, Mexico at 16 & 18 to be married by a justice of the peace, no we were not expecting a baby. Had our first of two children after 2 yrs of marriage. Now, I've told you way more than you care to know, lol. We plan to watch more of your postings and have subscribed to the channel. Come visit Texas sometime!
Really amazed at how intact and untouched everything is. You'd think after 30 years, someone might have wanted to break in. With a little bit of dusting and cleaning, this store looks like it can still run today as is.
I'm with you John the things I see in these old closed stores is a goldmine, maybe not in dollar wealth but in historical nostalgia, priceless.
I just love this, I can only imagine the thoughts going through his head, all of the memories of times gone by... You could see it in his face, everything he touched and picked up brought back a memory.. Magnificent!!!!
Yes indeed. Thanks for watching
One of my favorite things to do is talking to older people and learning history and the old ways. 👍
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I had my uncle Verlin lived to be 103 years old Loved listening to his srories
Don't talk to me though. I'm a 74 yo teenager.
Used to love to talk to parents and aunts, uncle's and elderly neighbors. Wish I'd written their stories down. People ask me now if I remember whatever, I do sometimes. Adults love to listen but kids not so much.
Me too and you learn so much more than you do in school
He’s such a cool old feller. Love the old timers. No better way to spend time in life than learning from them. What a great way to honor his life. Commendable
I read in the comments he is 95 yrs old...he looks great how lucky is his family to still have him with them...priceless
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We watching from north ga
I'm restoring a 1800s general store. Those items are priceless to some of us. Thanks for the tour!!!
You are so welcome I am so glad that I’m able to share this with you thank you for watching my channel
When he found that can of crayons and said, "Oh, that's colors", it brought me right to my Mamaw's aproned-side. That's what SHE always called them. I hadn't thought about that in years!!❤️❤️❤️
Old Ralph.. lol
I have 3-4 of those same green vases that is on the shelf behind the counter that go back to the early 60s that were my Mom's. I actually jumped up and pulled them out of the Cupboard. That place is a literal Museum. Thanks for Sharing!! ✌️😁
I loved seeing the old General Store !!!
same here...
What a lovely story and a wonderful old man, hope he is well..
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I'm so excited to have found your site by accident, the history that would have been lost had you not made this video is sad but I have been blessed to hear this man's history.Thank you for this I am now binge watching the rest.
This channel just popped up on my RUclips, and I love it. I am very interested in learning about Appalachia and its people and history. I love anything I can get my hands on to increase my knowledge‼️ Wonderful, hard working, and smart people! God bless these great people! From North Texas. 🙏🇺🇸
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I really enjoy all the visits with Mr.Robertson and his family reminds me of my pawpaw and mawmaw when I was growing up back in the 70's and 80's .I've lived all my life here in Appalachia and aswell as my all of my family. I especially enjoy the visits in Mr.Robertsons and his families home sitting around talking,cooking and eating in the kitchen.
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Mr. Ralph was like a kid in a candy store getting to go through all the old stuff. Nothing but respect for him and all my elders. 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
I just love this old store.And the story's told.
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My Grandparents lived on Pleasant Valley Rd. in Jonesboro Tn. They had a Dairy farm and a General Store. My Grandmother taught at Daniel Boons High school.While visiting my Grandparents one summer my cousin and I went into the then closed store, it was just as they left it. I absolutely loved it. Being in Jonesboro was part of the best memories I have.
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The Appalachian is the most beautiful place, it is so peaceful. In fall the change in colors is absolutely stunning
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my husband & i used to come from Florida to Asheville. The natives called us "leaf peepers" Long time ago. 😄😄😄
You ever notice how most all those old stores share the same smell? At least to me they do. That smell to me brings back happy memories and makes me slow down and takes away any worries. I very much appreciate the videos or whatever they’re called today
He reminds me so much of my grandpa. Gosh how I miss him. Thank you for sharing
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1991 is but a blink in the eye to us born in the 40s and 50s. We grew up in a small Kansas town where it was a simpler time, before all the hatred and divisiveness. Sure there was some back then, but nothing like today. This video brings back some awesome memories.
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I just adore the beautiful kind southern accents, so laid back and wonderful to your ears. Nice folks.😊
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Love your channel. So heartwarming to watch Ralph remember days gone by. Thank you for this wonderful video.
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Happy Birthday Ralph 95yrs you are doing so well
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When he said kids colors it reminded me of my Uncle Buddy.
He was always telling us to keep them off the the floor so he gave us a old tin Folgers coffee can to put them in.
Memories and the passing of years. Who were we way back then. Life was slower and things were cheaper and we survived and did ok. Sweetness of the past and the longing for days gone by. This was wonderful to watch. Thank you for the memories and a glimpse into these wonderful moments in these peoples life gone by
Love this video. Thanks for sharing. Love old country stores.
Thanks for watching
Amazing I could spend days in there just lookin at all the things, My great Uncle had a store like this way back whenI remember getting to walk over to it on Sundays to get a good cold RC cola and bag of peanuts to put in the cola. That was the Best time in my life, Things sure have changed since 1959 Thanks you for sharing
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What a fantastic little store.
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@donna
YESSSSSSSSSS
I miss stores like this...lil "ma & pas" 😭😭😭
Too bad sum of his daughters cldnt clean it up open it back up & run it. Which I'm sure its prob easier said than done.🤦
Its jus a shame as old as it is from generation to generation with Ralph bein the 3rd generation...it wld be pretty cool if they did then it cld be passed dwn to their kids & grandkids.🤷
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@@YouSUBSCRIBE739 Me too. We have an old store a couple miles from me that is now closed because the owner has passed on and it's sad that there are family members in the area who could run it but they don't.
Sweet little old man / loveeeeeeeee seeing his store
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So nice to listen to Mr. Jonah Robertson. I enjoyed seeing his store. Y’all be sure and show Mr. Robertson these videos and tell him that his viewers appreciate him sharing. 🙂
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Oh wow! I have that very same 1947 Westinghouse refrigerator! It still works like it did when it was new!
The Store has been closed for 30 years but looks like Ralph has used it for storage for all his old household items appliances as he would buy new ones. I have 35 videos with Ralph make sure to check them all out. Thanks for your comment. John
Ohh just love this video, he was able to go back in time as soon as he walked in!! Such a heartwarming video 💖 I'm 68 Trust Me aging is NOT for the weak but the memories keep us going. Your family have many photos past and present!! Wish all of you Health and Happiness 🌹💖
Yes
Just found this. Thank you for sharing your past and thank you for recording it for us
Thanks for watching
What treasures lay within. Fabulous, Thank you from the UK
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Love this footage. LOL I call them colors too instead of crayons!! You guys sure do an awesome job filming these videos!!
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I would love just to kick back for a day and talk to the gentleman I’m sure he has so many stories
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This old store would be a absolute treasure for someone to restore and put it back in operation for more to enjoy. Its a time capsule. I sure hope someone watching this video would invest to bring this place alive and make it a highway destination for people to visit..
Reminds me of going through some of the stores in Boone NC or Gatlinburg, love these old stores back then when salespeople and customers had respect for each other, and when things were built with pride
I'm from Florida, I use to walk to a country store with my grandma, she didn't drive. She lived in Leverett Mass. On a farm. I love it there, such happy memories.
The Store has been closed for 30 years but looks like Ralph has used it for storage for all his old household items appliances as he would buy new ones. I have 35 videos with Ralph make sure to check them all out. Thanks for your comment. John
Just watching to see him go back in his past and the memories. In the meanness in the world y’all melted my heart on how loving, caring and respectful to Ralph. To fill a 95 year old man day of the past. You guys are awesome
I have had a great pleasure in getting to spend time with Ralph and his family. what state do you watch my videos from? Thanks for your comment.
@@theappalachianchannel I’m not that far I’m from South Carolina
This video popped up and it’s my first one I watched I’m addictive to Ralph and how gracious you are. Where is your store I went through Cumberland Gap coming back from Kentucky. So you have a mtn store? If so where I’d love to stop in next time I’m in the area. I love when Ralph gets tickled and laughs I feel like I know him but I know I don’t.
You put a smile on his face🤗 Oh the memories that flashed thru his mind. I know he enjoyed that🥰
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This is an awesome video
So sweet, I bet the memories just flooded back for him.
Thank you for sharing.
This was truly a pleasure to watch. GOD BLESS Y'ALL!
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Oh how exciting to get to ride along with you to see the reopening of this beautiful old store. Like stepping back into a better time in history. Thank you n God bless you for this! I immediately thought of my favorite show The Waltons.
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This is awesome. I am so glad my dad sold his store a few years after he retired. He gave the buyer a deal and sold the house and the store with all the leftover products, the clutter, and the mess still in it.
Thanks for showing this, I was really taken back in time watching this. I enjoyed it very much.
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That’s wonderful that you guys help and humor that sweet old man!
I have had a great pleasure in getting to spend time with Ralph and his family. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you for the insight in to a time long gone and for showing Ralph the respect he obviously deserves. What a perceptive and astute gentleman.
Really appreciated this video and will be watching out for others. Regards from Australia.
Our pleasure!
Our pleasure!
OMG I LOVE LOVE that STORE its FABULOUS i see a lot of good stuff there fabulous vinttage and antique stuff. Dont ever change that store its perfect the way it is. It doesn't get any better then that these days everything to modern this is AWESOME❤❤❤
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What an awesome place to visit. Lots of treasures! Thanks for sharing!
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I absolutely love this! I love the old general stores. A very much simpler life. ❤️ 😍
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This s so neat, sure would like to see a video of each shelf take a complete video tour of the entire store real slow I love seeing treasures from the good ole days. Wendy🐞🦋🌸
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"One mans junk is another mans treasure." 😊
Me too‼️ Love it! 💜
Sometimes RUclips is like "watch this!" And I'm glad that they sent this my way. Amazing to see this.
glad you watched it
We have old store on our land. Still has the old old pull down cash register,oil cans,old coca cola stuff.. amazing!!
Do you have any pictures of the store that you are talking about?
What a gem. So many cool Vintage and Retro items.
This sweet old fella has no clue the money that this stuff is worth. Just the scale is probably worth $300 or more dollars…there is just no telling how much money he would have ended up with…bless his heart.
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@@theappalachianchannel Hello, John…. I totally enjoy watching your videos. We live in east Texas…in Price. which is an unincorporated community in Rusk County….community that used to be named Carlisle over a hundred years ago and the school is still Carlisle Independent School District…very small. We are about 60 miles west of the Texas Louisiana border between Marshall on the Texas side to Shreveport/Bossier in Louisiana. Our next to youngest daughter lives in Kingsport, Tennessee…a beautiful area. I am proud to be a third generation Texan from when my great-grandparents, on my maternal side, came to America from France in 1872 and settled eventually in Dallas County where my grandfather was born in what would become Irving in October of 1887…if I were from anywhere else, I would love to live in Appalachia but I can’t leave my beautiful home state of Texas. Love your channel though. Have a fantastic Happy and Healthy 2023! Keep up the good work.
Good thing he has a strong family that will look out for him !
Beautiful video!!! I’d so love to visit this store!!!!!☝️😀
It must have been like seeing your old friend who you haven't seen in years. I am glad you brought that old man back to his store.
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He’s in great shape considering he is 95 years old in this video!
he's doing good
Considering that he smokes he is doing extra well. My mother-in-law lived to be 89 and she smoked 2 packs a day.
Brings back memories of my childhood. Oh my goodness, there is a cookie jar with bird houses on it that matches my plates & bowls. How cute!
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What a great store! It's really in good shape. Love it!
Trying to talk Ralph’s daughters to re-open it. Would be great for the locals that are in those woods or in the holler as we call it. Thanks for watching
It wood be awesome to see this store saved for the ages
yes it will be one day
What a magnificent time capsule. It's like a private museum. Some of those goods would fetch a pretty price now days at the right auction.
Couldn't agree more!
sadly these stores fade with time and are forgotten, hope the family keeps it and passes it down, memories that can't be duplicated and the look on his face almost in tears of all the times he had there with his wife ,family and friends reminiscing. please preserve this piece of true americana!!! santa
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I've enjoyed watching!
Thank you
This is AMAZING! Thank you for showing this! He looks so happy to be back in his store ❤❤❤
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He acts and talks just like my grandpa. He just passed away May 13, 2021, I miss him but this makes me feel good.
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need to open it back up keep the history going
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This is priceless, my grandfather who was born in 1903 would take the grandchildren 2 a store like this some were in the country, he also lived deep in the country, and till 2day, I don't know we're it was😪😪😪 . I used 2 jump on the chair by the pot belly stove and get a hot dog, I was so excited, I got 1 of those plastic dolls! Memories! Only if we could reversed the times!💖💖
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This was very much like the stores I remember from my childhood. I live on an island in eastern Canada, but I guess these little mom and pop grocery/general stores were basically the same no matter where you were. Tks for the memories.
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Ty for these stories
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I could spend hours looking at all the items in the piece of history. If things were for sale I would be loading up my Suburban as I love old things
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I shot a small video on this channel of a small 1930 convenience store in the Appalachians Of Georgia. What a great video on a great piece of history. Thank you for sharing
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Love your videos! We watch these as a family. We love history! Watching from KY
Time passed by. Thanks for the video
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Wow neat Store Raplh!
You could tell you made his day by taking him back there
good times for sure...
Cool old horse blanket on the glass display case behind him, cool video
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Very nice love it thanks for sharing
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Happy New Year John And your Family and Ralph and Tiffany and Everyone you Film.. Jo Ann age 64 North Florida. Lake City,Florida..I Just Love all your Videos!! Thank you for making them..
I'm home with COVID and have really enjoyed this and the stories
get better there soon
O love old stores like this because it has a lot of rich history in it
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You do whatever you want with your store. May you have success in the outcome of your decision.
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This is awesome!
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Grandpa finding treasures I loved this video
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Thank You -
I will trade a day learning from old folks over being on my damn phone , any time !!
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Wonderful video. Bless you all!
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Ralph really enjoyed the store !!!!!
thank you
Wow.look at all the o!d relics thanks for sharing your video I enjoyed it 👍👍♥️🗝️🇺🇸
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It's cool how the building has held up for that long and still looks like it's in decent shape. Harder to find buildings that well made these days.
Right, some of it just needs a little TLC and cleaning up, but it has a pretty decent foundation. Thanks for watching
Perfect illustration of the saying just cuz something's old doesn't mean it's valuable
Sunday, 10/9/22 I was browsing, and serendipitously, came upon your channel. I was taught about Appalachia in grade school. there was a time we went to Ashville and took a road thru the mountains. The idea that u guys r real, living, breathing people, who r invested in your homes, & land, generation after generation, etc. somehow makes me feel safe. it appears people r moving around like never b4. we have almost become nomadic. The USA has changed so much, i barely recognize it anymore. I am sure u folks have seen change too. I am delighted i found your channel, i will continue to watch, but i must catch up first. Thanx for posting. I will b bingeing on your material today.😄😄
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Awesome old time machine you stepped into. Glad I ran across your channel.
I was born and raised in Southern West Virginia. So I relate to a lot of what you post.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas 🎄
I would love to see a picture of that keychain, it looks just like the one my grandma had. She had every key on it and she had a brass Buick keychain on there.
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I wonder what memories were going through Ralph's mind as he looked around. Probably things his kids and grandkids never knew.
I wonder the same thing as I watch his facial expressions in each video.
Best wishes Ralph your place is amazing ❤
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