Great Depression OFF- GRID Cabin Tour He Grew Up In

[@TyroniuzOz]

I'm an old farmer's son, when he laughed at your offer to open the gate, I can't lie, my eyes welled up because I know that laugh.... I miss it every day.... Spend every minute you can get with him..... it's so much lost when they aren't with us anymore..... God bless you and yours.....the old ways brought so much more integrity and honesty. Cherish your time and wonderful memories to you all!

[@freedomforcaster1783]

So true it brings a tear to my eyes to thinking about my dad and my grandma and grandpa. The Thing I look forward to now is when we’re all together again

[@kimjacobs4711]

Seeing the smile on his face as he talked about the old days was priceless!

[@brendacornwell8238]

Thank you for sharing . I enjoyed it so much .

[@Anonymous-km5pj]

great vid through and through. Black and white chickens in back tractor need to be separated, lol js.

[@deaconmn]

My grandmother was born in 1898 and spent most of her youth growing up on a homestead, which is why she liked watching Little House on the Prairie, as it reminded her of life on the homestead. Growing up, she shared many stories of her life on the homestead and afterwards. In December 1994, we had her up to our house and recorded many of those stories on video. Sadly, she died about three weeks later, which hopefully will encourage your viewers to do what they can to record memories before they are gone.

[@samanthasoccshoeboxes]

I ate leather britches a couple of weeks ago visiting my grandparents, I prefer them to canned. But, my grandma lays the beans out on an old piece of a screen door in the sun and dries them. They still live off the land, for the most part. Make their own pickles, can vegetables, freeze berries, slaughter a pig yearly. The horse and plow was replaced by a 4-wheeler and plow only a few years ago. I was born in 1987 and it's funny to me that when I was young where I grew up it was almost like it was the 1940's. I even had one friend who did not have indoor plumbing until we were in high school. We were poor but we never knew it because everyone around us was as well. Growing up in Appalachia even today I'm sure is like it's at least 40 years behind the times.

[@horselady4375]

So fun to hear of the old ways.my grandma told us many stories so it's real fun to hear you all.

[@Kristy_not_Kristine]

I thought you meant to say you had read Little Britches a couple of weeks ago:) it's a great book if you haven't heard of it. It's a series, like the Little House series, based on true accounts of a boy named Ralph Moody.

[@crazycatlady4023]

​@@Kristy_not_Kristine Thanks I'll have to check it out!

[@renamed304]

@@crazycatlady4023 Great book! So eye opening of a time we dont get to hear much of

[@paulinsky53]

@@Kristy_not_Kristine who is the author of little britches

[@MyLevel10Life]

This was priceless. You'll never regret making videos with him. My Dad passed away a few years ago and I'd do anything to have a moment with him. Such a great video, Melissa!

[@mountaingator001]

GOD BLESS OUR MOMS AND DADS

[@val6937]

Miss my pop…😢

[@dimask77]

I agree. After seeing this video I wish I had done a video with my dad, but too bad he passed away 7 years ago.

[@dewuknowHIM]

My daddy too.... I miss him soooo much !!!

[@ambilaevus7607]

I agree. Wish so badly I could go back in time to record my elders telling their tales on lazy Sundays as I tuned them out playing with toys.

[@sheepdog4268]

I absolutely love this kind of personal family history, I could listen to our elders talk about what life was like when they grew up for hours. It's a shame so many young people nowadays just don't even seem to care. Thank you for sharing.

[@richdoyle964]

It does my heart good to know there are still men like your father around. My dad was probably ten years older but he shared parallel stories about growing up in the Depression and enduring hard times with little complaint. That generation was so much tougher and shared very little drama. They lived through the Great Depression and WW2 without complaint. In these times that toughness is missing. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing father. I really hope that he continues to share his stories.

[@m.d.t.8389]

I loved your Dad. Please have him on more! I love the old stories. Once that generation is gone, so are those stories unless we get them down. The property you have is beautiful absolutely gorgeous! I can't believe how tucked away and off-grid it still is after all this time. I hope you never get rid of it. You can't find property like that anymore. It has water, trees, 4 seasons, land for growing and probably rich soil since it's near a river or creek (crick as your dad called it 😉). The number of changes the house itself went through over the generations to accommodate the needs of the owner. AND the fact that they obtained the land through squatters rights and then obtained a deed was genius in my opinion. 40 acres in such a beautiful place....your blessed.

[@ValerieHarristhefoodiemedic]

Your dad is so cute. The last time I talked to him was when the train car got torched. Last I knew, your dad still owns our family homestead. Our dads were school mates so hearing the stories brings back the memories of my dad's stories. My grandma talked about boiling beans in an open canner, on a woodstove, in the summer....for hours!! Then she had to deal with kids who would bring the piglets in to the house to watch them skid around on the floor. I'm amazed that they survived childhood!

[@louislogan6418]

Hello beautiful how are you

[@staceyjones3261]

Loved this. Brought a few tears to my eyes. You are so blessed to still have your Dad.

[@muddyacres9334]

Me, too. Thank you so much Melissa. Thank your Dad, too, for sharing his childhood memories. Very touching.

[@GawgaCracka]

Me too, it's a shame anything changed.

[@bitcoincountry8623]

It reminded me of talking to my grandfather. My dad I'd more like Mellisa's dad's age but he doesn't remember things like my grandfather did.

[@marklambert4793]

Boy, this took me back. My mother was born in northern Michigan in 1935 into a dirt poor family farm with 6 sisters and brothers. The stories, man, the stories. The farm house she grew up in didn’t have indoor plumbing until I was 16! She passed in September of 2001 from breast and bone cancer. But this video put me in the “Way Back Machine”. Thank You! 🙏❤️

[@amberpryor22]

This is so wholesome. Tell your father that him telling his story is appreciated. You are truly blessed to have him and his knowledge still.

[@Alexis_9339]

The story about his dad in the horse, WOW. Such a heavy feeling when he and his mom were talking about him and the horse not coming back and him going to look, you can hear it in the way he speaks about it. Would be so hard walking out there into the snow at that age knowing the possibility that they weren’t ok.

[@melissamcfarland2906]

That was wonderful! Tell your Dad thank you..its a fading generation and so important for others to know about this way generations once lived. Thank you! Blessings!

[@Anonymous-km5pj]

amen, God bless you all

[@merrileemcdonald448]

This made me tear up. I love hearing older folks talk about their life. My dad was born in the 1930's too. He died recently and I wish I had asked about his life more than I did. This is a beautiful video.

[@leeannmillet8215]

Your dad did a great job talking about old times.

[@crunchyrollser]

This is journalism you're actually capturing things that people will soon have lost thank you for doing it

[@wendyc.5769]

Melissa, probably the best video I’ve watched in a very long time and I watch a lot of KZbin. Your dad is still very handsome and that smile is enchanting. Thank him for us and if he’s up to more storytelling I’ll listen as long as he talks 💜

[@lisarosebud6404]

Precious father you have. My parents were born in 1916 and 1919. Your family history and work ethics similar to mine. My parents we born in Minnesota and got married and came to California.

[@cathleencaratan3373]

Melissa, thank you for sharing your dad with us. This was precious. Thank you!

[@MichaelLloyd]

Wow. I'll be digesting this for a while. My parents are both gone and I can't ask them some of the questions that I still have. I'm glad that you got to preserve these memories and now I think we understand a little more about who you are. Thank you.

[@Victoriaxx08]

This is so interesting! My grandmother was a child/ teenager during the Great Depression and she has amazing stories. She lived in Saskatchewan where the depression hit super hard. They lost their farm due to the crops failing for years and years. She wore flour sacks for clothes. I read about people using newspapers as blankets. Crazy times. She absolutely HATED having to live off the land so she never canned herself once she was able to go to grocery stores so unfortunately that skill wasn’t passed on to me. Her mother made sure her entire yard was a vegetable garden though

[@KoriEmerson]

I totally understand. My husband was out of work for 2 years. My kids HATE home made bread. I’m sure in a few years they will like it again. It’s just the trauma.

[@karynwith-a-y6686]

They actually made the flour sacks back then with pretty prints on them because it was known that everyone did this. I've seen some of that antique flour sacking- it was quite nice.

[@dewuknowHIM]

Uep...yep...yep...

[@jred1838]

I understand why safety measures are put in place, but honestly, it was a life saver that Great Grandma could have boarders in the upstairs. They needed that money and I think the permits etc really hinder people from thinking outside the box and being more self sufficient. Have you read McGuffey readers? There are many stories in there of children having businesses to help the family (like your dad's store) and to earn a little money. They wouldn't be allowed these days. Loved the visit with your dad at the old home place.

[@jh4675]

Seeing the old homesteads in Ireland where my Dad grew up was humbling...the dirt floors in Dad's 1925 birthplace where a family was still living in the same condition in 1973, the thought of Dad working in the morning, then getting up on his bike to ride 20 miles to play an Irish football match, then cycle home again in time for evening chores. Mom's family home/farm is over 300 years old, so the stories that land can tell. I wasn't able to capture all the stories and voices that I now so wish I had, so this was special seeing you with your father remembering "the old days."

[@Smitty1307]

Your dad is a sweet guy. It's amazing how much we take for granted. We have so much with no work involved.... sometimes I wonder if that's a good thing or not.

[@Monkchip]

You and your Dad, together and reminiscing of times past was breathtaking; almost brought me to tears, but when you crossed that creek, I crossed my fingers!!! Thanks for that special place in time you shared.

[@ruthseipp7712]

I had to Google it- $80 back then is the equivalent of about $1,104 now!

[@CriticalThinker27]

That's fiat (fake money) currencies for you.

[@philup6274]

@@CriticalThinker27 keep printing, baby!

[@melindalancaster9648]

Sounds abt right bcs they only made abt $2 a day if that

[@equanimousawareness]

With the current rate at 'witch' the printing press is running soon to be worth ZERO

[@philup6274]

@@equanimousawareness tis the goal they want to achieve

[@sandycox29]

There is so much to learn from older generations that needs to be explored! The knowledge and experience there is priceless! Thank you to your Dad!

[@willienorrie7933]

I've always loved & still do love listening to the elders telling stories about there early days. You have a wonderful father. Thank you for the awesome video 👍

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

Love seeing people reminiscing! My dad was born in 1924 & Mom in 25, so remembered what it was like in the depression. They rode horses all the time too & farmed. Tough people back then!

[@brownsbackyardgardening651]

1. I would build a bridge over that water. And how did they cross that when he was a kid? 2. I definitely would upgrade some things there and live there!😍 3. I could listen to your father's stories for days! I miss listening to my great grandfather's stories. They are the best!

[@countrysister700]

Few new bridges because they're so expensive. 100+ years ago you could install a manufactured iron or steel bridge frame in a very rural area, cover the road bed with planks and you had a bridge. At least in Texas we build low water crossings - lining stream bed with concrete when the water is lowest in summer. Hardens the drive surface to add safety but there are still plenty of seasons where it's impassable

[@amandar7719]

Village/town bridges were *so* expensive in England, when they were washed away during climate change floods hundreds of years ago, the whole village often had to pay for a new one. Sometimes they sold the church bells to fund it which was a monumental decision att.

[@marilynmarilynohearn476]

I still love listening to the stories.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

🌲🌳 Back in the day you took your socks and shoes off, and walked through the creek. Then you put socks and shoes back on your feet.

[@bonniesammons2348]

I love your dad so much. He reminds me so much of my own dad who is 89. He grew up on a farm in West Virginia. This was a beautiful video. Thank you Melissa and God bless you and your dad!

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Bonnie 👋 how are you doing today?

[@abigailhumes4608]

What a sweet tour! Thank you for this. We both enjoyed the horse story when your father rescued his father. You are a good person to treasure your parents' history and stories. I am sure I will remember the "leather britches." I have actually made them when young (I am 73). But I had forgotten all about them. We did ours in the attic. This is was better than any movie! :)

[@dianemeshke1416]

Happy tears through out the whole thing!

[@tommmarree3689]

Great interview, loved it. I could listen and watch him every day. Once he is gone, no more stories....just memories. I never did anything like this with my folks, and deeply regret it to this day....

[@firefalcon100]

your dad was a delight to listen to!! Thank him so much for me. It was a harder life back then but a simpler one too. You're more worried about surviving than what some Hollywood A-lister wore to the Oscars back then.

[@KoriEmerson]

Oh trust me. They still looked at pictures of the stars. It was a much needed escape. People just didn’t obsess as much as they do now.

[@erzsebetnilsson580]

GOD help the poor (and he looks well thanks GOD)

[@BlanketyBlank9050]

The beans he called leather britches back here in Kentucky we call them Shuck beans. And he is correct they’re like chewing on leather. My mommy who is gone now loved them which is more than I can say for myself. I really enjoyed this I have never watched it before, and that’s my loss. I gave you a thumbs up 👍!

[@DailyBread_Homestead]

I was planning to ask if they were greasy beans. A friend of ours shared some greasy beans seeds with me this year to plant in MS. These are great tasting green beans. The best I've ever had. And was wondering if the beans used were typically greasys. Thanks for sharing.

[@nailbenderMatt]

Melissa! We love hearing your Dads stories and experiences. You gotta talk him into more air time!

[@christys.6922]

Your dad is wonderful. I had the honor of being introduced to "leather britches" by my ex's late grandmother, who preserved them every year. They are so yummy. It's wonderful that you have your father around to share this rich history with you (and all of us).

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

What a great video. History comes alive when it is presented in the first person. Thank you to your father for sharing this. What an amazing gift to pass on. In my real life I was a hospice nurse and I met people that were amazing parts of history living all the history we were taught. That was a true honor and privilege to hear so many stories first hand unedited. I really appreciate this video so much. Thank you for what you do here it really does matter and makes a difference.

[@horselady4375]

Yes awesome.

[@katiewinn5468]

Life is so busy and never enough time but wouldn’t it be great to record those stories for their families or just to as stories told for posterity.

[@brendadunham2442]

Oh Melissa this was precious! I just love hearing stories from our elderly parents, friends and neighbors. Give your Dad a Big Hug from all of us viewers. Cherished Memories! Thank You Thank You Thank You

[@JKnight911]

Thank you so much for this video. My father was born in 1929 and your fathers stories remind me so much of the stories my father would tell me. My father owned over 100 acres in Menard County that I still own and rent out. The acreage has been in our family since the early 1800’s. This video is the best! My fathers childhood home still stands in Menard County. I wish the world would slow down a little bit so people could really enjoy life. Back in the day when there weren’t smart phones and all the great technology we have today families were truly families and connected. They ate together, done house chores together and entertained one another. Above all they were truly happy and truly connected as a family. This generation needs to learn how to put their phones down and learn to love and help their neighbor.

[@francescaboone7993]

What an AMAZING thing you were able to do with your father! A personal history is a genealogists dream. I wish everyone took this sort of interest in their history-in the end it’s “our” history. Thank you for sharing and please thank your father from many of us for sharing his memories!

[@jimb3093]

Now I know where the old expression “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise” expression came from. No really! If the creek don’t rise lol!

[@kathychastain6449]

actually, the saying goes way back to beginning of time in this country. The Creek actually apply to the Creek Indians. Life was good as long as the Indians stayed away.

[@aodhmacraynall8932]

I like that idea. When we was growing up in the depression my mommer always said the same thing. Now we didn't have much during the depression but you know it was more than a lot of people had and we was thankful to the good lord for it. Now my daddy couldn't find a lot of work but he did the best he could and mommer would take in washing sometimes to make ends meet and her and daddy growed a garden and so we always had fresh vegetables, sometimes there werent' enough but we was always thankful, even when it was sad and depressing. That's what I remember about the depression, it was always sad and depressing. but we would invited family and friends over when we had enough and setting there at that table with all our friends around us we knowed everthang was gone be alright. We didn't want there to be no war because we loved everbody but then thangs got so bad that Franklin D. Roosevelt decided he was gone fight the depression for his people even though he was rich and the depression didn't hurt him he loved his people and everbody else enough he wanted everbody to overcome the depression and so he fought the depression and then he got together with Winston churchill and Joseph Stalin, two other great men and Winston Churchill had said that it weren't right for the Germans to be doing so well and not be in a depression because Hitler had put his people to work building and planting and so Winston Churchill decided he was gone kill the Notsies and Franklin D. Roosevelt decided he would kill the Notsies so they joined Joseph Stalin and started the war. Now that was bad but you know what. They was able to build a bomb plant and my daddy got him a job there making bombs for Winston Churchill to drop and burn up Notsy childern. And we was happy cause we was fightin evil people but not Joseph Stalin all them people he had killed deserved it. And all them Indians and Irish poeple Churchill had killed was evil. They was probably racists or something. And then Franklin D. Roosevelt finally defeated the Notsies and made the world safe for Jews and thats why America is such a happy place today. Thank you. I appreciate you letting me tell my stories on youtube/. Amen

[@sherreenations2964]

Jim it took me Florida thirty years to Kentucky the last decade plus to realize exactly what that meant also the Bear went over the mountain, saw that too,going right over one steep side to the other steep side. I also have seen overhangs with cubby holes for the baby Cubs of bear. My property borders the Daniel Boone forest.

[@Mary-Mercedes]

@@aodhmacraynall8932 That is a hysterical version of history.

[@aodhmacraynall8932]

@@Mary-Mercedes Yes I no. Ive thought may be it werent so good for them notsy childern.

[@JcUDE]

We loved those stories and memories. The people who don't have someone telling them "how it was" is saddening to me for I don't have someone telling me. I want to encourage your father to keep talking and for you to record so you can share with us. Thank you for the video.

[@joybrown8644]

We lost my 96 year old father in law 18 months ago. I will forever miss listening to his stories. This is so special. I know you will treasure it always.

[@mister-action1]

I love hearing this story. It reminds me of some of my Dads stories. He told me he was so poor he walked up and down railroad tracks to find coal to heat the house. He had 7 siblings and grow up poor. I grow up poor also. But doing well now. I have nothing to complain about! Thank you Melissa!

[@ellenchappell1574]

My favorite episode of all!!! Your dad is a treasure. My parents are long gone, tugged at my heart to hear his memories.

[@sjmullen9011]

This is priceless. Such great family memories. Simple times and simple living took a lot of effort but taught skills to survive. Sadly, many of us would have difficulty with regular daily tasks during that time. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@eamonncooney2616]

Wonderful man your dad. I hope he's still around and in good health.

[@lizbowers5236]

Your dad is such a treasure. Thanks for sharing him with us. And thanks for the info on preserving green beans!

[@tonyapatrick4451]

Wow! This video is such a treasure. I live and grew up in Eastern Kentucky. I remember doing leather britches and still do them from time to time. They are delicious. I grew up on the same farm where my grandparents built their house when they married, my dad was born in the house , and we lived in the house until I was grown. My parents were forced to rebuild part of the original house several years ago and they and my siblings still live on the farm. We had a well for water, an out house, and a big old apple tree and wild blackberries that provided out sweets. It was a lovely time and I try to recreate it as much as I can for my children. I am 45 and many of the friends I have that are my age find it strange that I grew up that way, but I loved it and appreciate the lessons it taught me. Love this video.

[@republicunited2183]

My family is from E KY/TN, they lived rural/poor, but had a large farm and also worked in the coal mines. I'm actually looking for land near the town my Dad was born. I love the simplicity.

[@rustynailurbanhomestead]

So enjoyed listening to your father. Wish we could see more with him.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Me 2. Definitely.

[@smartbees5257]

Grew up on a farm in late 50's.Dad was depression kid. He go to town on Saturday and get flour ,coffee and sugar. Everything else came from the farm. He had 9 siblings. You always had something to eat. My favorite meal was corn bread and sawmill gravy with salt meat with garde salad pick fresh! We still have big gardens and feed lot of older people that aren't able to have a garden. Can hear my dad telling about his childhood from your dad! Keep the videos coming!! Keep looking for bees on your homestead. When I was a kid that was my bartering tool.

[@mamaflowers]

I can’t believe you drove through that. 😅

[@lilal3753]

Listening to him speak about the old days makes me wish I could have seen it. Loved watching this!!!

[@kthomestead9155]

What an honor to hear your father tell the story. Thank you for this, and you will cherish this forever.

[@ruthiecooper2446]

I loved this❤ my mother and father grew up that way, I'm 55 year's old, we didn't have a bathroom until I was 16 year's old, we had a garden chickens, raised hogs . I grew up very poor. But you know it really was a good life, we were had chores, along of them. My mother did the leather bean's. We were taught and Jesus, respected of other's , and we had so much love. I guess I was raised really good. And I thank God for all of the blessings that I've had. My mother would pray every night with us. And taught us how to pray also. ❤❤❤

[@NanaPelletier]

What a treasure! I must say, I about died when Dad told the story of them moving the kitchen. I can totally imagine her fed up with the umpteenth kid, boarder, or dog/chicken running through!!!

[@lindseymarcum7147]

His wisdom and his knowledge…what an absolute gift. Thank you for this.

[@justjoanish]

This was a wonderful look back. And kudos to your cameraman. He did an excellent job. He caught you both in a very natural and relaxed way.

[@Stillpoint23]

What a great video! When i was growing up in Michigan, i spent a lot of time with my grandmother, Grandma Ida is what i call her now when telling stories to my daughter abour her. She grew up during the great depression and brought along with her all of things her mom dad did during that time. We canned veggies we grew in her garden, made mead with the honey she collected from the bees she kept. I wanted to pass those traditions on to my daughter, so ive made mead, jam, canned vegetables and fruits, and started making cheese too. These old ways need to be preserved and passed in to the next generation. I wish i had the notion to record my grandma before she passed, i miss her sweet, rich, weathered voice ❤

[@Neenalz]

I'm loving this video! I'm 40 and came along late in my dads life. My dad was born in 1932 and had a lot of stories similar to your dad. Sadly Alzheimer's took over but he always remembered the past. He passed away in 2013. But anyway, I really enjoy this video. Such a beautiful property!

[@EspritPA]

Melissa, would you please give your dad an extra big thank you from your viewing audience. An amazing day for me would be to sit in an old people's home and listen to stories from the residents of a time that was sustainable and if we don't record these living encylopedias, they will be lost forever in only a few short years. Much love to your dad.

[@jenmailsouth4155]

Love this video! ❤ My mom was born in 1928. They were very poor and grew up the same way. I love hearing the elders tell how it use to be.

[@cindy-dwellings-theheartof7858]

So enjoyed this! Would love to see more of you dad and his stories of the old days and ways. Such a blessing!!!

[@louislogan6418]

Hi beautiful how are you doing

[@heatherknight298]

Watching this makes me miss my dad. He would tell me stories from the same era. Thank you for posting this and thank your dad for letting you film him.

[@jenn6838]

Such a lovely 'interview' with your dad! Incredible stories, and history.

[@victoriawarren2446]

This was great! Me and my daughter have been learning about the great depression (we homeschool) and also homesteading, this was so good and helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this, and please tell your dad thank you for me too ❤. Love your channel ❤️

[@Javaman92]

This was more emotional for me than I expected. Your dad would be just a little younger than my dad would have been if he didn't die young. Please tell your dad thank you for all of us who wish our dads could still tell us their stories.

[@victorialg1270]

The audio interview with your dad was so precious. Really enjoyed this too.

[@witransplant595]

My dad taught me to “nudge” the cows too. Moving cattle with my dad is one of my favorite memories.

[@megmcginnis239]

I live on Whidbey and have been driving through that area to go over the pass the last 20 years to see my folks in Twisp. I love that area and it was wonderful to get some of the history. It is so beautiful. I love your dad's stories about your family and living the"old ways". Thanks for sharing.

[@catherinehatt1224]

Thank-you for recording this memory with your dad. This so reminds me of my own father. Dad had been born 1914 and mom in 1923. Miss them both dearly and wished I had asked more questions.

[@tchamp72]

I would totally stay at that place as an unplugged get-away/respite ! Your dad could make some $$ !

[@denisebrady6858]

Melissa I am 70yrs old & yes we had a Wood Stove/ Ice Box for refrigeration & also an OUTHOUSE with newspaper or catalogues. I can associate so much with this video & THANK You to your Dad for making this video. I am the youngest of 10 children & wouldn't have traded our upbringing & life for anything especially todays life. Thanks again xxx Cheers Denise- Australia

[@louislogan6418]

Hello beautiful how are you

[@RjGold5.12]

Your dad and grandparents had it a little easier than my dad and his folks. Dad had to quit school at 14 yrs and go to work plowing behind a team of mules in the Atkins bottoms, near the Arkansas River. My grandpa Lester got pneumonia and couldn't work and my dad, Elmer Dean worked from daylight till dark plowing with mules the first year, then with an iron wheeled tractor the next year. At 16 yrs he started driving a truck and delivering feed to country stores. He was 5' 11" and weighed about 120 lbs. He said carrying 100 lb bags of feed, no two wheeler back then, broke him down physically. Dad was good at everything he did and he knew how to do a lot of things. The Lord bless your Dad, you and your family...

[@hankmerkle5928]

I had intended to watch this when you first put it out and didn't have time - your mention of this video in the Haymaker's Punch recipe reminded me I hadn't watched it. I too was close to a few tears... My wife and I knew we should capture my Dad's and her Dad's stories - she is first generation american! (her parents moved to the US from Europe RIGHT after the second world war so their life was SO rich in stories) My Dad recently passed and I regret not getting more of his stories as he was a depression baby and they simply lived and thought differently than we do. For anyone that made it this far... PLEASE take Melissa's advice and do something, ANYTHING to capture those stories and memories you will not regret it, unless you don't do it!

[@deborahnewton-hair9629]

I could listen to these kind of stories all day long.

[@jamesseat5863]

Dear Melissa please thank your father for me my dad was born in 32 and i lived in the old way some as a child and my father taught me many of the old ways and i am forever grateful for it as it is part of his legacy and now mine as well i have the utmost respect for men like your father i would sit for hours and talk about the old times with your dad and mine too if i could have my wish he seems to be a wonderful man just as my father was thank you and him for this video i hope you are both well and happy

[@franciskuykendall6186]

I loved listening to your Dad talk about his youth. My own father was born in 1923 and used to tell me similar stories. Great Job Again! Frank

[@lindadonowho434]

I have watched this before, but when it popped up on my feed, I was happy to see it again! I love that you taped your dad, and he did such a good job of describing how things used to be! What a blessing-thanks for sharing!

[@sarahchristine546]

This was amazing! I’m so glad he agreed to be on camera.

[@herbcounselorh7734]

This is by far the best of the best video you have produced on your site. We lose our parents much too soon. The stories they have to tell too often goes with them simply because we don't ask. My father passed earlier this year, March 26th . May God bless.

[@maricamundy2687]

That trip back in time was great. I'm 73 and lived a lot of the same.

[@taylorsmart3192]

That is so great! I love hearing the stories of how it use to be. If only EVERYONE knew and understood...how much better off we would be..Thank you for sharing!

[@beerbuzz62]

Melissa I couldn’t post after watching this it kind of brought a tear to my eye to see the love the heritage of the old days and you bringing it to the future to us the most awesome video on KZbin today thank you

[@nanajane9612]

My folks grew up during the depression, as well. Their stories will always be priceless!

[@dees1378]

Tell your daddy “thank you” from me for his story. I especially loved to hear about the leather britches. My dad was born in 1935 in the mountains of Virginia. He called them leather britches. My husband said in this area, his family called them shuck beans. They are East Tennessee. I live in Tennessee now. Same food. Same process. Different name. I lost daddy in 1994. Your daddy’s stories brought my memories back for a short time. Thanks for posting your video

[@minifarmwife6753]

Thank you and your dad for this video. My husband's great grandmother introduced him to leather britches and she has long some passed on but we have some hanging in our pantry now that we did from last seasons harvest as a tribute and memory to her. Your dad, and his stories are so wonderful. Thanks again for the content you put out. :)

[@ginaeaton6680]

That was precious. Your dad took right to the camera. He's a natural! :)

[@rosemariefarrell4762]

❤What a precious dad. I grew up kind of simple, too, but not quite that extreme. I told my kids about it , when they were little. I appreciate it more today, then I when I was a kid. 😊

[@elainedavids4924]

This was so neat to watch! It reminded me of my Sunday evening conversations with my Grandma before she passed away at the end of 2020. She and Grandpa rented freezer/cooler space in the "big city" 45 minutes from their homestead. Thank you and your dad for recording this!

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello Elaine 👋 how are you doing today?

[@Keithfear1]

Absolutely loved this! I remember having some of those conversations with my Grandfather when I was much younger, and I truly wish video had been around back then. I also wish I had paid more attention to the wisdom he shared. We just found a picture of him and I when I was a toddler standing next to his 42 international pickup on the farm. I believe you will treasure these conversations for years. Please tell your father THANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing this with us all. It is truly appreciated and a true blessing.

[@AB-qs7wi]

This was very cool to see . Makes me miss the days of when I was a kid so much has changed and yes things are easier now but things didnt move as fast and was a much more simpler life . Oh and we had a big ass play room to and we called it outside .

[@normanmerrill1241]

That was really great….my grandfather came to California in a covered wagon and in his 80’s he flew in a passenger jet…your father has really experienced the arch of modernity…stay safe

[@shelbybutler9714]

Lol... that's a river, not a creek. I love how her dad was honest about how hard homesteading was. My grandparents also carved out a cabin homestead in the mountains, and it was back-breaking work. We have the luxury of doing it for "fun" or enrichment nowadays, but there is always the understanding that we have the freedom to enjoy an easier life, if things get too rough. The old way of living is very valuable, but my grandparents and mother have agreed that they would not go back. Even when we are camping, they preferred a camper during old age. Homesteading is for young folks with strong backs and time on their hands. When you have no other choice though, it's a hard life.

[@paulhowland901gmail.3]

Hello there 👋 how are you doing today?

[@michellebaxter2710]

This is such a wonderful video. I love your dad. He is so honest, real and true. You can see the love of history of your family between you both. I can feel the honest living of the time, just from his stories of the past. Thank you both for sharing this with us (the people you don't know). For me, it just lifted my heart to see the story telling and passing on family heritage onto the next generation. It is so fantastic that you have this on video to share with generations to come.

[@creekfarmer7700]

Melissa, I just love your Dad! What an amazing journey he's been able to share with you and us. Thank you and him so much for sharing!

[@briannamcdonald3075]

I love this so much! Your dad was so charming. I’d love to watch more videos of him telling stories about how they did things growing up. if you can get him on camera again that is 😂

[@justmepraying]

You are very blessed I lost my dad when he was 36 but I have tried to learn from my mom as much as possible she is now 76. I love to garden and have canned everything I can. Been trying to talk my husband into letting me get chickens. We get a beef every year so if I can get chickens and a milk cow I would love it.

[@sarahjohnson9556]

Melissa, I love this video!!! So cool to see and hear history!!!!! Dad is a humble star