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Maybe not all but being from a small town in southwest VA I think really cool but important history that you should be teaching in school in these mountains but I'm thankful for these stories 👍🏼
Hi JD! This story hit home for me. My grandmother passed away years after my grandfather on my father’s side. I remember my father and my aunt had to sell everything my grandmother had to give her a proper burial. My father and aunt didn’t even get to keep a keepsake of their mother or fathers things. I never knew when the things were auctioned off, so I never had a chance to get anything either. Years later I received a phone call from an old family friend and they asked me if I would be interested in my grandmother’s antique peddle sewing machine. I asked my father about this friend having the sewing machine which he verified it to be true. I bought my grandmother’s sewing machine for $300.00. I wanted that sewing machine because it was my grandmother’s and she taught me to sew on that machine. My father said he didn’t give that much for it, but I was willing to pay whatever he was asking. I had to replace the leather belt, but it was in perfect condition, just the way I remembered it. I guess it hold memories and sentimental value to me. Have a blessed weekend!
I'm glad you could get that. I know from similar experiences just how much value such a thing can hold for someone; sometimes even increasing with time.
Great-grandmother's treadle Singer is right across from this keyboard. The first thing she sewed was a burial gown for a friend's baby and made others. I have a list of original owners of furniture and items at mother's. Doubt I'll inherit them but promised the universe I'd try my hardest to somehow see they get back from where they came. If the new generations don't want them, fine, but if one thing gets back to a family then all the good. It's the principle.
The Appalachian Storyteller channel is truly like no other. 📜🌄 Their deep dive into Appalachian history is not just intriguing but utterly captivating. Did you know that Appalachian folklore is rich with tales of mysterious 'haints' and 'boogers'? It's a world filled with both enchantment and intrigue. What sets this channel apart is its authenticity. You can feel the genuine passion and dedication to preserving this unique culture and history. It's a journey back in time that's both educational and profoundly moving. Keep spinning those Appalachian yarns, they're a treasure trove of our heritage! 🏞🌌📖
As much as I like the Appalachian outlaw stories it's ones like this that I love. I loved when she started bidding against the ole road hog foreigner from Pennsylvania but then was misguided by the lady who said she would miss the cradle the most, lol 11 kids. But then amazed by pa buying it back after all these years. Made me think of your son and the bedroom furniture you and him built together this past year. If he ever lost it, how far would he go to get it back? What a terrific story JD. Wholesome, thanks for putting a smile on my face. 😁
Wow, James, I hadn’t thought about it that way. That definitely puts a new spin on this story for me. I had forgotten I posted the furniture I made for him on here, but he is definitely taking good care of it
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller heck yeah, I'd be willing to bet you a nickle to a dollar he'd go as far as he needed to get that back. Especially since he helped a little bit. I'm sure he has fond memories of him helping you. I don't know if you realize this, but one of reasons for the Appalachian story tellers success is because they are so relatable even to the story teller himself. Heck I even have a fond memory of you sharing that story with us.
Wonderful story. It really bought back some memories. I have my grandmothers Singer sewing machine and a pickle jar that her brother made a wooden top for. Both are well over 100 years old. Thank you.
Another amazing story. I had to sell the truck my father and I built to move home from California after the military. My father passed a couple of years ago. I miss my dad and that truck. 49 Chevy Pickup with a deluxe cab. I relate too much to your storys.
Morning JD. I actually got some goosebumps with that ending. Just imagining the look on the Grandma's face when she saw that dresser back. Another nice story. Thanks.
Well, thanks for another great story, JD. I didn't see the end coming at all, though perhaps I should've. And I can really relate to some people's attachment to family heirlooms, as I've been dragging stuff from as far back as my great-grandparents, from pillar to post. Since at 78 I'm the last one standing in my direct family line, it helps me feel more connected to those I've lost, though I know I'll see them again when I cross the river.
Yes sir, you will see them again and for me it's worth having that ole stuff around just as I'm sure it is for you. We can look at and it brings life and loving memories back to us from long years past.
JD, your story touched my heart and was a blessing. I was so happy that the old man got his precious furniture back . Things that seem to have little value ,are priceless to those that knows its history and the memories they hold . Just like the mother and her craddle. Many thanks for all the work you put into each story. God bless.
Wonderful just absolutely wonderful !!!😇😇😇😇😇😇😇If you could only see the big smile my face ,and the sheer joy that feels my heart ,soul ,and spirit from hearing this story !🙂
Take it in my brother i never meet my granddad but I I know he was one of the best deer hunters ever with his 30/30 open sight Winchester he can lay um down even sneak up on them while they still sleeping a few times so cherish those memories man God bless
Good Saturday mornin', JD! You've brought us another fine story friend and it's easy to tell you put a lot of work and time into each one! Enjoy your weekend and I'll see you on the next one.
JD, thank you for this story! Part of me thought the young girl was going to give the chest of drawers to the couple whose items were being auctioned. But once her grandfather started bidding, I began to think it could be his & his wife’s so many years prior. This really touched my heart ❤
🩷💕🧡🐈🐾 I love your storytelling!🥰 Your channel is one of the very rare few that I share in conversation with people to check out and listen to…💕 I look forward to your stories… Thank you for sharing…🥰💕🐈
another well told story and congrats on your award well deserved i live in Scotland and we Celts love a tale well told well done again and as we Scots say long may your lum reek
Great story as always. Reminds me of my great-grandmother’s house. She has family pictures from tintypes to contemporaries. It was like walking through time. She had a fair amount of old furniture too as you might imagine but, as a child, I was captivated with those old pictures. Such a connection to one’s past is an immensely precious thing and I can only imagine such a feeling as being able to reclaim that connection.
When I was a teen, we were visiting grandma's sister and out in the barn was a box of old family photos. She gave them to me! Eventually, all but a handful have been identified. I took pictures of them and put the negatives in the vault and sent out CDs hoping they'd survive a while. But who knows. We donated boxes of old newspapers to the state library but they lost them, sigh.......
@ScullysHouseofThrillers, below, says it all and says it best. Saves me some typing and saves everybody else from the boredom of repetition, LOL. Thank you Appalachian Storyteller; thank you both. Very well done.
Been feeling sad all day. I guess the gloomy weather and the event's going on in this old world today. Listened to this story and it lifted my heart and brought a smile to my face. Thank you STORYTELLER ! Really enjoyed this story.
As usual, a great story.....told well. I wish more stories with happy endings were around nowadays. Thank you for the memories this brought back and......lessons learned. 💜💜☮️
Yippee! Captain got Grandma’s chest back. Grandpa wasn’t gonna let that carpetbagger win that one. What a good ending. I hope this is true. If not, this story was played out hopefully many times. What was done to The Southerners after The Second War of Independence was absolutely pitiful. I’m afraid we’re going to see another one. Anyways, just feeling a little melancholy and teary eyed. Thanks JD. You have talent 👍
If I said I didn’t have tears in my eyes when I found out that the old man bought back his brides chest of drawers she lost so many years ago I’d be lying. Beautiful story ❤️
This is truly called Karma! Bless their hearts! This story touched me in the deepest way, Thank You. Now I must go and get a tissue to wipe the tears from my eyes. Again Thank you for sharing this bit of Tennessee History!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller As to Yourself and Yours I wish prosperity and good health for the up coming New Years. God's Blessings to Y'all and Merry Christmas!
I love this one, JD ❤️ haven't been by in a while but I'm catchin up. Your stories are as lively & enjoyable as always. Thank you! When I get the funds, I'll have to order your book 😊
What a story. Again you’re amazing me with something I never saw coming. It’s really great the way you do that with some of your stories. Fantastic job.
... Don't read until youve listened through the end. . . . A delicious outcome, makes me smile ... a returned piece of the past. Truly, anything is possible.
Nearly every time I hear a story it always has such a heart felt meaning seems to me the Appalachian folk was so very humble and genuine kind loving folk