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This is close to my heart for a couple reasons. I am a second generation Land Surveyor and I've been rambling in the woods since I was 5 or 6. My parents lived on the outskirts of a small town. I always longed for the remote areas. As an adult, my wife and I moved twice. Once from town to just outside of the city limits. Next to our humble home in the woods. Our nearest neighbor is half a mile away as the crow flies or 2+ miles by road. We've been here 18 years now. Eleven of those we(and many others) spent fighting to keep a landfill from opening operations next to our property. Successfully as of today. Hopefully that's over with...
I'm glad he was able to spend a long life in his beloved mountains. I'm starting to get a little too old and creaky myself to have any business living alone in the wild, but that was always my favorite kind of place too. I lived 14 years at the end of a 5-mile dirt road surrounded by national forest where hunting wasn't allowed, and very few people even knew I was out there. I could see most of the places below me toward the 2-lane paved road so I knew when people came and went. I'd just wait until I figured nobody was home before I did my own coming and going. Not anti-social but I tend to value my privacy. It was the most content I've ever been.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller - It's better with a family of course. Nowadays wouldn't be so dangerous with cell phones too. But that was my evening's entertainment throughout much of the year ... the chows and I would sit outside and listen to the coyotes howl. The chows would howl back. I told them Native American folk tales about Coyote, and since I figured they'd never know the difference, I embellished or even made up stories myself. Somebody somewhere had a Wolf/Great Dane cross, and he'd come to visit with us. When HE started to howl, it was magical.
The worst thing I ever did about legends was probably when I lived elsewhere but had a big movie poster of Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in The Thief of Baghdad on the wall. I stuck a white chicken feather in the corner and would tell kids with the straightest face that it had fallen to earth at my feet when Pegasus flew over. Up until they were pushing maybe 5 most of them believed me too.
Oh what a great story!! A person never knows what’s ahead of them when they start traveling hills & valleys they don’t know about! Thank you JDfor this history lesson! Blessings always my friend! ❤️✝️😊
Most RUclipsrs don't have all the facts straight, you hit the nail on the head ! People that grew up in the mountains can tell if someone has been in their mountain !
I loved this story and the way you told it. As a mountain lover from Colorado…recently transplanted in NC, I have great interest in the history of the Appalachians. This has become my favorite channel to learn. Thanks.
Another awesome history lesson. I really enjoy these JD. Theyre the roots of America. I cant imagine how many stories like this there are in America that we dont know about. Let alone in the Appalachian mountains
Been all over them mountains from the North Georgia Border up through Murphy, NC and into Southwest Virginia. One of my favorite trips into the Appalachian Mountains outside of NC was up to Mount Washington, NH to the White Mountains. I got to go to the Top of Mt. Washington to where the weather station is at the top. It was in early fall up there and even then those winds would just about blow you away. I would hate to be up on top when those wicked winter winds come calling. Another Great Story with an excellent History Lesson!!! Keep em coming. Thank You Thank You Thank You
Im doing my best, its funny how every hill out there has a name on it, yet their stories behind the names have been forgotten. At least these two hills will live on. RIP Professor Mitchell and Big Tom
2:30 I went to Clingman's Dome on a visit to the Smokies about a decade ago during an unusually warm and sunny time - it was beautiful, I'd love to go back one day 😊😊😊
Now I really like stories like this now thank you Storyteller for sharing this. It’s great what I learn from your videos sir. Thanks again and GOD BLESS y’all sir Amen 🙏
Can you do a story about the telephone/electric linemen that ran lines way up in the hills? That was my grandfather's job, but I know little about it. I know most of his pay was in sausages and cloth, according to my mother. At 7, she dropped a sausage in the dirt on the way home one day and was too scared to tell my grandparents....until they started eating it and they wondered why it was so gritty.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller After discovering this channel, it led me in doing some research into the history of a town within Mitchell County called Bakersville. Apparently in the 1800s there was a duo of brothers and their partner whom ran a series of general stores which was a front for their hidden moonshine operations. In the end this led to the partner being murdered and the brothers being hanged I do believe. Might make a good story.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Also, I recently watched your video of "No Business Creek" featuring Sam Brinkley. I just wanted to say that Ol' Sam is buried in my hometown of Buladean also a town located in Mitchell County. His grave is located about 10 minutes from my home of 30 years.
Love hearing stories of Appalachia, my ancestors were from there, actually near the Gap, the old Hensley settlement, you know where that is? There's a story in itself right there, about the old Hensley settlement, the last Hensley moved away from there in the early 60's , I think?
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There's a film that's on this subject it's called The English Man that went up a hill but came down a mountain it's quite funny but it's true.
@@Simonj2109 never heard of it, ill check it out
I just go ahead and punch that like button before the stories even start, because I already know I'm going to love it. Thanks J.D.
Heck yeah brother! Real heroes don't wear capes
This is close to my heart for a couple reasons. I am a second generation Land Surveyor and I've been rambling in the woods since I was 5 or 6. My parents lived on the outskirts of a small town. I always longed for the remote areas. As an adult, my wife and I moved twice. Once from town to just outside of the city limits. Next to our humble home in the woods. Our nearest neighbor is half a mile away as the crow flies or 2+ miles by road. We've been here 18 years now. Eleven of those we(and many others) spent fighting to keep a landfill from opening operations next to our property. Successfully as of today. Hopefully that's over with...
Sounds like you have a piece of heaven
Soo many great people in those mountains ❤
Yes indeed
Love hearing American history... unknown great people
Thank you Lisa
I'm glad he was able to spend a long life in his beloved mountains. I'm starting to get a little too old and creaky myself to have any business living alone in the wild, but that was always my favorite kind of place too. I lived 14 years at the end of a 5-mile dirt road surrounded by national forest where hunting wasn't allowed, and very few people even knew I was out there. I could see most of the places below me toward the 2-lane paved road so I knew when people came and went. I'd just wait until I figured nobody was home before I did my own coming and going. Not anti-social but I tend to value my privacy. It was the most content I've ever been.
Me too Frosty- I’m still Aimin’ to get there someday myself
Sounds wonderful to me
I envy you.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller - It's better with a family of course. Nowadays wouldn't be so dangerous with cell phones too. But that was my evening's entertainment throughout much of the year ... the chows and I would sit outside and listen to the coyotes howl. The chows would howl back. I told them Native American folk tales about Coyote, and since I figured they'd never know the difference, I embellished or even made up stories myself. Somebody somewhere had a Wolf/Great Dane cross, and he'd come to visit with us. When HE started to howl, it was magical.
The worst thing I ever did about legends was probably when I lived elsewhere but had a big movie poster of Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in The Thief of Baghdad on the wall. I stuck a white chicken feather in the corner and would tell kids with the straightest face that it had fallen to earth at my feet when Pegasus flew over. Up until they were pushing maybe 5 most of them believed me too.
Oh what a great story!! A person never knows what’s ahead of them when they start traveling hills & valleys they don’t know about! Thank you JDfor this history lesson! Blessings always my friend! ❤️✝️😊
Thank you Betty!
Wonderful story. ❤
Thank you 🙏
Most RUclipsrs don't have all the facts straight, you hit the nail on the head !
People that grew up in the mountains can tell if someone has been in their mountain !
preciate you my friend
❤️
Love seeing some old family pic!! Tom is my forth great uncle
How bout that!
I loved this story and the way you told it. As a mountain lover from Colorado…recently transplanted in NC, I have great interest in the history of the Appalachians. This has become my favorite channel to learn. Thanks.
Thank you Doug! Appreciate your kind words my friend
Welcome home
Great informative story- beautiful video footage and montage of photos. You need a Grammy for these as well.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Ralph!
Wonderful! Enjoyed this so much. Thank you.
Thank you CC
Thanks for sharing this great story of are history.
Yes sir, thanks for watching
Great story!! It was a awsome!!!!
Thanks Virgle! I thought this was a great little story too!
I never knew that thanks for sharing I sure enjoy listening to you
Thank you Bessie
Loved this story.
Thanks so much! this is a hidden gem on this channel
Oh how I love these stories. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you CJ!
One of my all time favorite channels strikes again. Happy Saturday!
Thank you Robbie!
Thank you JD
Preciate you Larry!
Another awesome history lesson. I really enjoy these JD. Theyre the roots of America. I cant imagine how many stories like this there are in America that we dont know about. Let alone in the Appalachian mountains
Thank you so much, Sean. Lots of history hide in plain sight that isn’t taught in any school.
Been all over them mountains from the North Georgia Border up through Murphy, NC and into Southwest Virginia. One of my favorite trips into the Appalachian Mountains outside of NC was up to Mount Washington, NH to the White Mountains. I got to go to the Top of Mt. Washington to where the weather station is at the top. It was in early fall up there and even then those winds would just about blow you away. I would hate to be up on top when those wicked winter winds come calling.
Another Great Story with an excellent History Lesson!!! Keep em coming.
Thank You Thank You Thank You
Thank you !
Thank you buddy, great story! 👍🏻
Thanks for listening Jody!
Thanks for telling these stories. You have preserved them for all future generations. Great work.
Im doing my best, its funny how every hill out there has a name on it, yet their stories behind the names have been forgotten. At least these two hills will live on. RIP Professor Mitchell and Big Tom
Thank you for this gem from history
Thank you Stone, I love this little story. RIP Professor and Big Tom
Wonderful history, well told. Thanks JD🤗❤️
Thank you Kathy
Enjoyed this very much. Thank you .
Been to MT. MITCHELL and CLINGMANS DOME.
TRULY LOVE THESE MOUNTAINS.
Thank you ma’am
2:30 I went to Clingman's Dome on a visit to the Smokies about a decade ago during an unusually warm and sunny time - it was beautiful, I'd love to go back one day 😊😊😊
❤️
💕 Thank you. That's a Beautiful story. 💕
You are so welcome Thank you Jodi!
Sitting with my grandkids listening to your stories ❤ I homeschool so this is like a history lesson, thanks
I love that and just so you know I was a public school teacher for 22 years with a bachelors masters and doctorate degree in education
Great Men 🐸✝️ My God bless us with even a little of their grace ✝️ which he has given us more than we deserve already ✝️
Amen
I absolutely love all these stories! I have visited Mt Mitchell several times. This makes me want to go back! It is a beautiful place
Thank you so much Jason!
What a tremendous story from such hard times. Thanks again JB for allowing us into the world of the Appellations. It’s fascinating history! 👍🏻
Thank you 🙏
Hey neighbor!!! I would love to hear you tell the story of Jack Huff.. love your channel.
If you have info on Jack Huff email me at theAppalachianstoryteller@gmail.com
Now I really like stories like this now thank you Storyteller for sharing this. It’s great what I learn from your videos sir. Thanks again and GOD BLESS y’all sir Amen 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it Randle, have a great day my friend
What an awesome story! Looking forward to more!!
More to come! Thanks Levi!
Iv been in the Appalachian mountains in Pennsylvania and Alabama. They are a beautiful site to see. Great story on these men.
Thank you for watching Sir
Great storytelling and images. I look forward to every episode.
I enjoy living in these mountains and leaning more about them all the time.
Thank you 🙏 sir!
Wonderful story about wonder ful men! Thank you.
Thank you so much glad you enjoyed this story
You really do a great job on all your videos.This has become one of my favorite channels.
Thank you my friend for your support, I really appreciate it! JD
Another great story!!
Thank you Jay, appreciate you brother!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller mom and i loved it!! Especially after our trip to Asheville by way of route 70 thru Madison County
Mt Mitchell in NC the highest elevation east of the Mississippi
Yup- this is the story behind it
Here again 🇨🇦👍
girl! you gonna run out of stories faster than I can make them! stop by in the morning I have a new one I worked on all week, hope you enjoy
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller no problem
I'm happy for anyone who gets to stay in a place they love that's a good life.
indeed
Great story.
Glad you enjoyed it Chris !
So sad he got lost. But he's flying hi on the big beautiful mountain. ❤️
Sure is Bella
Wow what a story
Ain’t it though, I wonder how many folks knew how those mountains were named?
ANOTHER CLASSIC JD
Thank you!
Hey storyteller good morning
Morning!
Can you do a story about the telephone/electric linemen that ran lines way up in the hills? That was my grandfather's job, but I know little about it. I know most of his pay was in sausages and cloth, according to my mother. At 7, she dropped a sausage in the dirt on the way home one day and was too scared to tell my grandparents....until they started eating it and they wondered why it was so gritty.
Dang it man
Thanks T.A.S.❤️
Thanks Lana ❤️
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Yw😊
Don't know why,but I always thought Mt.Washington was the tallest.....
Stay safe out there my friends 🙏
yup, for hundreds of years, there was great debate...
Will share as soon as it goes public, JD. Thanks as always.
Thank you for your support Frosty!
Can we please get back to that respect as a nation?
😢
Amen
I grew up in Mitchell county close to Mount Mitchell. Mitchell county was also named after the professor
thank you for sharing this!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller After discovering this channel, it led me in doing some research into the history of a town within Mitchell County called Bakersville. Apparently in the 1800s there was a duo of brothers and their partner whom ran a series of general stores which was a front for their hidden moonshine operations. In the end this led to the partner being murdered and the brothers being hanged I do believe. Might make a good story.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Also, I recently watched your video of "No Business Creek" featuring Sam Brinkley. I just wanted to say that Ol' Sam is buried in my hometown of Buladean also a town located in Mitchell County. His grave is located about 10 minutes from my home of 30 years.
Love hearing stories of Appalachia, my ancestors were from there, actually near the Gap, the old Hensley settlement, you know where that is? There's a story in itself right there, about the old Hensley settlement, the last Hensley moved away from there in the early 60's , I think?
I’ll look into it
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller - that's cool, thanks buddy!