Digging Potatoes in November & We Are Who We Are

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Places helping with storm damage: Samaritan’s Purse: www.samaritanspurse.org/ Mercy Chefs: mercychefs.com/helene-response/ NC Baptists: ncbaptist.org/hurricane-helene-response/ 8 Days of Hope: eightdaysofhope.com/ Cajun Navy Relief: www.cajunnavyrelief.com/ Please add any other organizations in the comments. Thank you!!

[@joanndeland7969]

Have a great Thanksgiving day 😊

[@billiep4338]

@@CelebratingAppalachia Appalachian Navy❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@bonniebass6831]

Tipper, We have answered prayers with my grandson, Hudson. After St. Judes got his bone marrow and after much testing, they said it showed no sign of cancer. It turns out he had a virus that mimics cancer. I know it sounds crazy but I see it as God's hands. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your prayers. God is good and prayers do matter.

[@apiecemaker1163]

Thank you sweet Jesus that Hudson doesn’t have cancer! Thank you for answering prayers! Thank you Lord for being with this family. Amen

[@jenniferlee6424]

@@apiecemaker1163 Amen. 🙏

[@pamelar5868]

😮❤❤❤❤❤

[@Psalmonetwentyone]

Amazing! God is good all the time, and all the time, He is good! What a wonderful thing to be thankful for this (and many future) Thanksgiving(s)...and the second best Christmas present ever. We know that the best Christmas present healed Hudson!

[@carolynlancaster2183]

That’s wonderful news!! Thank you Jesus.

[@DianaLesueur]

It is so important to remember all the men and women who have to work on Thanksgiving Day who keep us safe and our country's economy moving forward. And their families who sacrifice their loved ones at their table!

[@PatriciaGarrett-j7u]

Thank you Tipper for not forgetting the people in North Carolina, sometimes we get caught up in our own lives, and to have you to remind us to keep praying . My heart still hurts for those folks

[@DeborahHilson]

💔💔🙏🏼for those impacted Helene. May God bless them in meeting their every need.

[@janetsherwood7210]

Your are what you are... One of the sweetest, kind, hardworking families in Appalachia. God bless you ALL. 🙏✝️ 🙋

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@michaelhargis7036]

Tipper has a bit of a cool "hippie chick" look going on with that awesome hat. Such a cute lady. Loved the video.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@jolenek283]

She really does rock the cool look 🥰🙏🏼🥰

[@RoberyRichey-my7dx]

Always good to get to spend a few minutes in peace with y'all

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I can't. Wait to see your boys. Exploring the christmas tree. Just make the lower batches child proof. If there's something on there that they can eat and I can slice of apple are candy caine. Something that they could play with. I don't know if you have any rattles. Are some bells hanging somewhere. The smells of christmas. 😂

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for visiting!!

[@KimScheller]

It's just so nice to be in you and Matt's company. No one needs to say a word, just being , watching and feeling the company of it. Thank you for the peace you bring to my life, it warms my heart.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind! Thank you 😊

[@carolynpurser7469]

We had a Thanksgiving celebration at church today. Since most folks will eat turkey on Thursday it was more of a brunch. Lots of delicious food and good fellowship.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That is wonderful!

[@Nancy68fromNJ]

There is nothing better than spending an afternoon working outside in beautiful crisp weather and then going inside into a cozy house.

[@SandyBarth1]

Don't forget to like this video to push it out to more folks. The more people that hear how to help, the more help that can be given!

[@renabarnett2238]

What on earth do you mean, IF Miss Cindy could see y’all have a cat? See it heck! She’s the orchestrator of it! 😊 She’s behind the whole deal and lovin it.

[@KennyP88]

Weird bunch? No, y’all as normal in my world as anyone.❤

[@DanaQuinn88]

100%

[@annettemccray3171]

The way you’re speaking of older people losing all they’ve worked for breaks my heart. It reminds me of Craig Morgan’s song This Ain’t Nothing

[@melb32220]

I love hearing your wind chimes! ☺️

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊

[@BerkSpringMOCOFOB]

Evidence of the breath of your angels ❤

[@enlightenedhummingbird4764]

I love when a family member takes over a loved tradition, that someone who has passed on used to do. It keeps that person alive in our memories.

[@jimmiealawine5107]

I believe Miss Cindy is you’re reason for having the cat. Our loved ones remind us they are close by in the most unusual ways. God bless you, Matt and your family.

[@wraithconscience]

Time goes by very fast, especially in a time when much change is afoot. Your family has gone through both very painful losses and miraculous growth this year. I admire how hard you all work. I have worked very hard this year due to various events outside my control. But I've also learned that some of the tasks on my list are just not that important, and other tasks, spontaneously chosen, at the time not considered very important, have provided much joy in a year I might have otherwise regarded as very difficult. Take time to celebrate life and love and all of God's blessings.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for visiting with us 😊

[@lisaboling5336]

Awww good ole Binks! He's part of the family 🥰

[@KayeTaylorE]

What I've read is that the years seem to go faster because as you age each year is a smaller percentage of your life. When you're 10 each year is 1/10 of your life but at my age each year is only 1/70 of of my life. When Matt said he bent his nail make I swear I could feel the pain. Thanks for letting me part of the family.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Yes, I’ve read this as well. Makes perfect sense when you think about it that way.

[@garybrunet6346]

I never get tired of garden tours! I hope I make it to the live, on time tomorrow. Take care and have a great week!🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Gary!!

[@MariePommer]

✨ GOD Bless Us , Everyone 🙏 Thank You for Sharing your Time, Tipper and Matt. 🇺🇸 My Parents Both had Green 💚 Thumbs and passed the Gift down to my Brothers and myself. With Thanksgiving 🙏 coming up; I keep thinking about Everyone and the Destruction caused by Helene and Milton. I haven't any right to feel sorry for myself in these Times...... ✍️ 🔸🍁🔸🍁🔸🍁🔸🍁🔸🍁🔸🍁 Matt, I don't know what hurts more; flipping your fingernail backward or your big toenail. Back in the 1990's , I sometimes kept a found penny or dime in my shoe for Luck 🍀 I should have known better.😂

[@BR-nl8eb]

My husband, of over 40 years, passed away two years ago. I always used to tease him that all the weirdos married into the family! I think every family has their weird things/people... Mine is no exception! ❣️

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that teasing! I know you miss him so.

[@shazskay]

I’d love to see Matt pulling that wagon loaded with two little boys! One of Grandma Britt’s brothers was a black sheep in the family but none of the kids cared. When he came to visit he would take one of Grandma’s old quilts, load it with little guys and girls and 19:18 take off around the yard. Joy ensued!

[@kathleenm3282]

Another great video with you all. We put a play yard fence around the Christmas tree when our boys were little. My beets and turnips were woody also. I think it was the weather. Thank you for continuing to ask for prayers for the hurricane disaster. It is so hard to even wrap your mind around the devastation to the land and the people’s lives. Blessings 🙏❤️

[@rickhaddix6847]

Tipper love your toboggan. Little Binx has it made, glad you all gave him a good home.

[@clydeLedford]

You have to be extremely rich or nobility to be able to live like y'all live. Y'all are truly blessed. :.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 🙏 we are very blessed and grateful to the Lord!

[@lanettemeads6257]

I love and appreciate your family’s faith. Your channel is such a blessing ❤ continuing to pray for the Helene victims 🙏🏻

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 🙏

[@jackieellenbarnes1268]

I know Matt’s enjoying this Chilly weather. 😊

[@fomo6789]

Such a strange growing season all over the East this year! I still have some strawberries slowly ripening on my porch in Pittsburgh. Love your garden videos! 😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for visiting!!

[@elissalee3057]

Yall do what makes yall happy.😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊

[@sharonsmith1201]

Loved watching this cozy by the fire talk. Happy Thanksgiving. Pray for us my sister passed away last night.😢

[@M2ElviSMuSic]

I'm sorry for your heartbreaking loss. The death of a sibling feels as if the circle has been broken. May God give you all He knows will comfort you,💔🙏

[@jenniferlee6424]

@@sharonsmith1201 🧡🙏🧡I’m so very sorry for your loss Sharon. It’s never easy to lose someone you love and care for. May she be resting safely in the arms of our Father in Heaven. Resting in peace. Prayers to you and your family. 🙏🧡🙏 Jennifer

[@kimnorton3118]

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤

[@ChristineYvonne-zr7yl]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I’m so sorry. I will pray for you and your family.

[@apiecemaker1163]

My best friend and I both would love to go to the folk school but when I checked the prices, it was far beyond our budgets. I have a beautiful homestead here with my garden, canning, and quilting so I am thankful. Happy thanksgiving to you both.

[@MountainGirl61]

I think about the WNC Helene folks daily. I have found myself just praying when they come to mind. God does do the impossible when you think it is improbable. 😊♥️🙏

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 🙏

[@AppalachianTom]

I love your boggin! Looks really warm!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you! Corie made it 😊

[@suzy2402]

The wind chimes blowing in the wind is like listening to natures music.I love it.

[@christinej2358]

Y’all got a lot done and found more potatoes too. That’s a good thing for sure! It’s going to be a busy week, but fun and filled with family, what a blessing! Great conversation. Thanks for letting us drop in by video.

[@carolmarra1536]

Good evening Matt and Tipper. How true, the older we get, the faster time goes. I can't believe this week is Thanksgiving. I'm so thankful though for all my blessings.

[@airgunfun4248]

21:23 Matt sure got a big smile remembering your dad.

[@enlightenedhummingbird4764]

Poor Tipper. I can see how much the suffering of all those people tears at your heart. You are a kind soul. I have been praying more because of you. ❤

[@jackiestrickland4561]

Enjoy watching you guys I am from McDowell co NC !! We still have lots of roads out because of the flood !! Happy Thanksgiving 🍁

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Praying for you all!!

[@jackiestrickland4561]

Thank you

[@MattieAnnBrown]

Tipper you have a big heart. May God continue to bless you and your family. I hope and pray you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Love you bunches ❤❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much

[@Jean-ko4xv]

Its after 10 pm. Thank you both for the nice visit. Still have pneumonia, not fun getting old.God Bless. ❤&🙏🙏's. for all. Jean

[@elainebuchka6533]

Prayers for a Full & Complete Healing in Jesus Name 🙏 AMEN

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Praying for you Jean!!

[@ls7196]

Evening, Miss Tipper Matt, don't get too cold.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Evening 😊

[@barbaramonaco105]

In northeast Ohio on the edge of Appalachia, we used to harvest potatoes as late as November. These days hard feeezes tend to come later than they did in the past.

[@qguru5533]

You are a great American family. The love you all have for each other amazes me. Have yourselves a merry little Christmas.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@Madcaps215]

You guys are wonderful!! Not weird! You are the genuine articles. I’ll take your family over any other! Love you dear friends. ❤️

[@violethendrickson6080]

Thank you so much for all you do for those in need all the resources and prayers and help of all kinds! The world certainly needs more people like you folks! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

Tipper always enjoy seeing you upload hopefully you will get your snow this year i hope i do also I'm praying for everyone still affected by the hurricanes its such a sad thing that has happened to so many and of how things are going towards many of them . Its sure humbling to listen and watch the devastation. I hope everyone will say a extra prayer as they bow their head to give thanks for their food, family, friends and home for everyone that have lost so much 🙏🏼🫂🙏🏼🕊️

[@jillsutterkozik8945]

You are an amazing family filled with love. You remind me so much of my family when my Mama was here. We were the Midwest version. Lived in a duplex with my Mom and Dad upstairs and brother a few blocks away. One of my favorite quotes by Dr. Seuss " “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness-and call it love-true love.”

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊 thank you

[@sheilagibson982]

And I love you just the way you all are, you are authentic.

[@candace95050]

I just love y’all. Down to earth and real. God Bless ❤ nothing weird about you. Grateful for your videos. I look forward to seeing them. And I learn something every time. I will be digging holes for potato peels.

[@CynthiaRuba]

The background when you were picking the potatoes was so pretty of the trees without the leaves.

[@kristieweeks3904]

Tipper, tell Matt to cook the turkey just like he does the deer ham. My husband puts butter all up under the turkey skin. Douse it with a little vinegar. That helps tenderize it. He heavily covers the bird with cavenders' .greek seasoning . Cut up potatoes, carrots and onions and put them around the bird. He also buys a pepper and onion mix and puts it on top and around the bird. Put two layers of tin foil over the pan and seal it up tight to keep that moisture in there. It doesn't get as tender if you use a lid. It needs to be tin foil to seal it up real good. Bake at 300 for about 8 to 9 hours. He does it overnight like Matt does his deer roast. It's so tender and moist it will fall off the bone.

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

That sounds so delicious 😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Sounds wonderful!

[@karenostrander1539]

When my twin brothers were 18 months old and Mom was expecting me at the end of December, my parents set up the Christmas tree in the playpen since it wouldn't contain the boys anymore.

[@BarB2-90Nine]

I know you collected all your seeds to be planted next spring , I just think about your garden for next spring ; I can’t wait . The wind chimes are awesome , all ur flowers won’t be long Thank you for all this time on video.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for watching.

[@pattymankowski5375]

God bless North Carolina.

[@elenaspitzer7118]

You two are so blessed…

[@tanya334]

My family would strip everything off the turkey legs and give the babies the bone, and they were happy as clams through the whole dinner 😁😁 My boys, even after they got teeth, always wanted the leg bones 😂

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that!!

[@Alicia652]

I finally pulled up my okra today. It was still blooming but the okra pods were very small. I planted that bed of okra on March 30th! And it was still green and blooming!

[@mags102755]

I love your chats - summer has popsicles and winter has hot chocolate. But I love them no matter what season it is.

[@jolenek283]

Thank you Matt and Tipper 🙏🏼

[@julielay8035]

My husband received a gift last year and it is a rechargeable hand warmer. It is great!

[@vatriscrittenden785]

First of all you all are not weird people,i love you guys, you all are God's down to earth people, i love that, that's the way I am, wouldn't have it no other way, love everything you all do , have a good Thanksgiving, love the stove and all that fire wood, love, love, love ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@tinamadden25]

Im glad to see Matt say we have to have a Christmas tree, my man on the other hand wouldn't care less. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Praying for those that are struggling 🙏

[@lindacurtis3356]

We have a tuxedo cat with a clipped ear . She showed up here on our farm and I believe my sweet mother in law in heaven sent her . Maybe yours did too. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@jillmatthews42]

I love listening to you all sit and talk after you have signed off! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@retamellons464]

Love & Prayers! Blessings to You!

[@ld2130]

I just had to laugh - Matt was in rare form - the stew tasting like “a wet paper towel” lol and breaking out the “wood hopper to process the parsnips” 🤣🤣🤣 just had me rolling with chuckles!!! Enjoy y’all

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@kimnichols1458]

Hi Matt and Tipper, I was happy to see that you still had potatoes in late November. I bet it felt good to clean up the garden beds. I always like when your sitting and just talking about any and everything. I hope Y'all have a good evening.😊❤🙏🏻

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Kim 😊

[@EuleneWages]

Finding potatoes was neat.Continued prayers for the people affected by Helene.🙏🏼💯

[@grandmaking]

Amazing that you dug some potatoes today. About time that temperatures are starting to fall for winter. I prefer spring and even summer. Great video again Tipper and Matt.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for visiting 😊

[@HolmansHomestead]

We got some snow Wednesday into Thursday and bitter cold .The 1st thing I thought and prayed is that everyone had a warm place to stay. It's like finding a treasure in the garden . Love listening to yalls talks. Yall have a blessed night.

[@LauraThiry]

Great posting. Your family is so loving and caring. Blessing to have you share your lives.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@melissalambert7615]

The littles will not remember tree gathering or decorating. But their souls will remember the joy shared. Happy Thanksgiving from Oregon.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So true!

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

We are of the age where physically we aren't able to help.But we look back that when we could we readily did.

[@HelpMeRhonda62]

Finding potatoes is like finding lost treasure. Love your hat too Tipper.

[@bethp.knight7774]

Matt and Tipper, There’s an air fryer that’s made to cook turkeys or chickens or ribs or hams or any larger meats. It uses propane just like your camp chef. We love it because we don’t have to buy oil, but you still get the crispy skin. It is called The Big Easy by Charbroil. They are often on sale this time of the year. You can often buy one on sale for less than the cost of peanut oil.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That sounds amazing!

[@charlessommers7218]

Good luck 🤞

[@mitchmatthews6713]

You people are great! Stay safe!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊 thank you for visiting

[@wakeup6910]

Well Tipper you are so right about the time goes faster the older you get, my dad told me that many years ago and i understand now what he ment, Im just a few years older than you and Matt and it's good to know im not the only one who feels that way, i like to say days were longer back in the 1900's when i was young 😂 You all have a little more to be thankful for this Thanksgiving with the grand baby's, makes for a nice holiday gathering 🙂 Tell Matt to eat up to streach out so he can eat MORE on turkey day, Thanks for the video, always nice to see you 🙏🦃

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for visiting!

[@livvyweimar7362]

Ah, I mistakenly thought Katie had introduced Mr. Binks to the family, but I was wrong. It's the cat distribution system in fine form choosing the perfect family. If you are just lucky enough, you will be sent an awesome feline friend who is half companion and half working animal. They make sure all of the dangers are neutralized while insisting on back and shoulder scritches. I currently have 2. They adopted me out of nowhere, and I couldn't be happier. Welcome to long evenings with hot cat lap!❤❤❤

[@Tracymcgrath-p3e]

Love the beanie🫶🏻🌹

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@christyroper4122]

I have a co-worker who is from Western NC, from one of the hardest hit areas. Her parents still live there and their church has organized an Angel tree of sorts for the kids in that area. We’ve been able to choose a child from the list and have their sizes and wish lists. It’s been a great way to directly help even though we’re a state away. I hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃🍽

[@sandsquid1]

I’ve lost everyone, my parents, youngest child and all my material possessions, so I understand first hand the devastation these folks are going thru. I can’t help monetarily, but my thoughts and prayers are with them. I know how hard it can be mentally, emotionally and physically so I send heartfelt prayers their way.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

God bless you!!

[@bettybarnes6024]

Wishing you and all your family Happy Thanksgiving ❤Praying for the people in the mountains

[@Melissa-gz1wg]

Yay!!! Hot chocolate by the wood stove chats again!!! ❤❤❤

[@DanaQuinn88]

Tipper, you're so cute in that hat! Love ya'll ❤️

[@jaybee766]

God is merciful and lots of us will keep praying and helping. So good to see you all doing well. It is cold up here too. A few more weeks this semester and I’m looking forward to a nice winter break 😊 How’s Binx doing with the cooler weather?

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I know you will enjoy that! He has access to the basement and loves the woodstove 😊

[@PhyllisGentry-b8n]

Thank you for the video tonight! I think the parsnips were woody due to the dryness of the summer. Amazing surprise to find the potatoes! God bless and be safe!

[@smoothvern165]

You sure look nice and comfy, sitting by the wood stove. And it’s great to hear Matt being so happy that it’s deer season, and they sure are hard to drag out of the woods! (I was lucky and got one last Saturday 😃👍)

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Yay!! That is great 😊

[@NormanChester882]

God bless my Granny Wilson

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Norman 😊

[@sherriesha]

Love the Video!! Happy Thanksgiving Tipper and Matt!!Take Care!

[@shelaghward9621]

Never realised you could grow potatoes from the peelings …..do they need to have an “ eye “ on the peeling ? Assuming they do ? Brilliant idea 👌😊……fabulous having Grandchildren ,they bring so much joy ❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Yes they do

[@Beautifulmichigan1]

You guys are so cool. God bless you.

[@gypsy4549]

❤❤❤ That's what makes us different and interesting. I was born with white hair and still have it. My mother and her family is Cherokee. My brother's and sisters are very dark headed, so I stuck out like a sore thumb. My mom's uncle George used to called me "Moon". When we would go to great uncle George place to shoot his bow and arrows that he made, he would yell my name moon and everyone would look up at the sky.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that so much 😊

[@Tonytherf]

Hey guy's, those potatoes were a nice find. I hope you all have a good week ahead and Thanksgiving. Now I'm hankering for a slice of chocolate pie! Love you all and God bless everybody.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Tony!!

[@kellyfazekas7831]

We put our tree in the playpen when our kids were little.

[@brendabinau1187]

I just love y’all to pieces! You and Matt are truly inspiring!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@LindaAnthony-x5i]

Hope that you, Matt and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving😊😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Same to you!

[@RuthCollins-g1g]

Hi you guys good to see you guys in the garden stay warm it a bit nippie here in Augusta Georgia but i love it God bless you all