The Best Place to Live - Appalachia

Watch this video to learn about the longevity of family lines in the Appalachian Mountains, the reason there is so many ghost stories in Appalachia, and to hear about David and Carolyn's life in Clay County North Carolina.

My favorite quote from the video: "I've been to Maine to Spain from Bagdad to Trinidad to two world fairs and a hog calling contest, but this is the best place I've found."

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[dr.allisongunneph.d.]

“It’s ok to look back, but not stare.” This beside your favorite quote is my favorite.

[Vishalmaha]

“Baghdad to Trinidad” haha I second that. I’m from Trinidad and I love Appalachia so much, especially Western NC. I keep visiting for the people as much as the enchanting landscape. It’s rare to find people who value and take pride in their stories and traditions like this today. You all have something very special.

[heatherofthemountains]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you 😊 I agree. Morals and respect for our elders is incredibly important.

[bassin]

Born the 9th child, 5 Sisters & 3 Brothers. Well water & Outhouses were very common in our neck of the woods. Gardening, hunting & fishing were vital in our diet. It was hard then but now, all good memories. My Mothers side of the family has been here since the 1740's and my Dad's side came over in 1812. German & Scottish respectfully. I'm still here, by God's Grace in West Virginia.

[maxinefreeman]

I wonder why there's so many Greasy Creeks? I was born and raised on Greasy Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. I raised my now adult children there. I live close to 30 miles away. I enjoyed hearing this couple talk.

[flowerchild]

I’m a country girl at heart. I’d love to spend time with them on their porch and just enjoy the joy. What a great vid

[WalterHolokai]

This is Americana. These two are very special people. I love their stories, their accents and their rich character. Thanks!

[peacefulwife]

I can hear crows in the background. I bet you have American Bald Eagles around your place. Eagles and crows are mortal enemies.
Loved this video. Stories are such a blessing.

[deborahmartin]

My grandma’s family always said, “ crik “. I was reading a cowboy book once that had that work. Knew exactly what it was, creek.Brought back memories!

[anthonysims]

There’s no other place as nice as Appalachia. The people and the communities are like none other. I grew up in Polk County Tennessee on greasy creek. We were poor but my childhood memories are something now I wouldn’t have wanted any other way. I’ve recently moved to Florida for work. After residing here for 4 years I dearly miss the mountains. Appalachia economically may be considered a poor area but the simple way of life there is priceless. Also not to name the people born and raised there are truly genuine and you won’t find that anywhere else in the world these days

[marylyn]

I'm from the Fraser Valley in BC so the PNW area. We tend to grow Sweet Millions and Early Girl tomatoes. We grow ours under cover in a green house or a covered little house that gets sunlight through the sides. If they are out in the rain they get blight and die. Something I've never had luck with is carrots. Always full of bugs. I guess they need grown under cloth. My favourite is tomatoes though. Nothing like fresh picked tomatoes from the garden. Thanks Tipper. 💜

[abelincoln]

I'm catching up on y'alls videos! My mother talked fondly of her childhood Christmas being oranges & hard candy. That was it. She said it was still very exciting and she didn't know any different until later in life that other kids got actual toys.

[raros]

In a way I think, this life would be so much better if we lived a simple life like Carolyn and David did. Thank you for your story Carolyn and David. And David thank you for your service😊

[bobbylee]

I'm from the same place they're from, I've relocated minutes away from the same place they did and unfortunately I work in Atlanta too.

[gwenhafford]

I love interviews like this. Makes me feel closer to my paternal ancestors. My Daddy was born in Anderson Co., TN and his family had lived in that area for hundreds of years. Some still live there. These mountains are “home” and are to me, the most beautiful place on earth.

[mikefannon]

Thanks for this video. Very similar to my family from mountains of S.W. VA. My mom's Dad was a carpenter, built their home, the church across the road, my aunt's home, all occupied today. He was a farmer, plowed with a mule. I remember he and my uncles butchering a hog when weather turned cold. Always had good country ham from the smokehouse. Cold fresh water came from a spring high up the mountain through a pipe Papaw laid. Mamaw lived in that house until she was about 93, then in a nursing home until age 98. I still miss her and the beans and cornbread she made on that old wood stove.

[katinamartin]

thank you so much for this episode people just really don't realize how important their history is

[karenrogers]

“Just up the way”. Sounds just like my family talked . I miss them and the way we did and said everything .

[noahcount]

A delightful couple and an educational and entertaining interview. These interviews you conduct with native Appalachians are worth their weight in gold, Tipper!

[garybrunet]

Another great interview, my favourite videos! 😊🇨🇦