Helene cleanup looking great. Updates on local areas affected by the storm.

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

Apparently the Old Mill in Damascus is open.

[@michaelgrimes1131]

Thanks for the video my friend. Glad to see that there's improvement in your area! Enjoyed the video. Stay safe!

[@BruceEllmaker]

Our hearts keep breakin' every time you take us out, but thanks for your updates. I still can't hardly believe what you're showin'.

[@michaelgrimes1131]

That's a beautiful part of southern Virginia! I used to cruise the highway from Abingdon to Damascus on down to Johnson City. Praying for a speedy recovery. Take care my Virginia friends!

[@johneman-z7x]

so very sorry for these folks may you all stay warm and safe , thank you for showing what is going on there .

[@BAtadCrazy]

Thanks for taking the time to show us the headway they've been making and not criticizing them like I've heard from a number of KZbinrs. I personally don't need to hear the politics of the whole thing.

[@Curated_Properties_Explores]

It's exciting to see progress isn't it!!

[@LeslieRobillard]

Thank you for taking US with you today. I look forward to watching & listening to you narrate. So much to learn from you. It’s very much appreciated. Looking forward to your next video. ❤

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@LeslieRobillard Thanks so much Leslie. I love being out there. I could go explore every day. Never gets old.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Thanks for another great update. I'm so glad you're documenting the pace of the recovery. I swear, as much as those big machines sit still they must get a lot done when they're running to have accomplished so much. Appreciate ya!

[@michaelgrimes1131]

Watching this video brought back memories. When I was a boy, we would travel on highway 58. My dad was in the Marine Corps statoned in Norfolk Virginia. Part of the trip between Norfolk and Johnson City Tennessee we would take 58. It's been a long time since then. We were going to my grandmother's house. That was back in the late 1960's

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

I would love to go back and take that ride.

[@KcCorey]

Love your video. Never visited your channel before. Your narrative is that of a 'forensic' flood investigation. Like I just wrote, I have not seen any of your other work, so that is my first impression. Growing up on a farm in PA, we were always out in the fields, woods, etc finding things and exploring. Yes, on a dirt road and very rural. Holsteins. I am much older than you I presume. This should be more named like: The Forensic Flood Explorer. While I grew up and then my kids, I witnessed the takeaway of the Arts, Music and Recess from our public school children. What a mistake in the long run. Never thought I would see the day of a 'pocket' phone or that it would turn into a creativity tool. This is a great documentary. Thank you and Be safe.

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

Thanks so much Kc! I honestly know nothing other than what I watch with guys like Myron Cook. Al I can do is look at what is there and make assumptions. I love it though. Even if I am wrong, I can at least be there to see these things. It is just way too much fun for me.

[@kat.b.3556]

It's been nice hanging out with you here. I love love love a creek and seeing yours, I remember my days as a little girl playing in the creek bottom near La Grange Ca. I live west of there now, and visit in my mind. Thanks for the visit. K.

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@kat.b.3556 Thank you for watching Kat. I have seen every message you have left me. You are awesome.

[@patmcgraw-nb7lg]

Thanks so much for the detailed look at Laurel Bloomery and 421. I came thru 91 today but one can't see much when busy driving. I had seen a video of cement trucks lined up on the 421 construction and wondered how they were using it. Never seen that technique before, hope it is successful.

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

I sure hope we don't get another one any time soon. I can't imagine what the landscape would look like if we did.

[@garycallahan7867]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing and the update on trestle 15. Sure looks like it has just rotted down.

[@stephenhorstick5973]

Thanks for your videos and updates awesome to see

[@stephenhorstick5973]

Thank u for showing us all those areas I enjoyed all of them

[@dougscamo2032]

A substantial geological event to say the least. It will continue to be a Herculean task to return all of the effected areas to a state of normalcy. Thanks for your efforts!

[@coolmoodee]

Everyone is doing a great job there getting somewhat back to better at least. Prayers to you all.... stay strong.

[@GeoffSeeley]

@7:53 as a Canadian I just want to say sorry for the cobra chickens blocking your way. 😂 Thanks for the ride along! It's good to see all the progress.

[@jhbailey929]

We drove down Grassy Ridge the week after the storm and that pretty spot at the top of the hill with all the new gravel was washed out with foot deep cuts down the middle. Just enough was left on each side to drive over, took some video that I never bothered to share. When we got to the end with all the trees down we ran into the power crews that said it was the worst they had to clear out so far. Thanks for the updates, we plan on being back up to Green Cove for a few days right after Thanksgiving with family in Charlotte.

[@rebeccaharbison1050]

Alot of work got done.stay warm and safe

[@monmixer]

We had the same kind of flooding up hee where I live in 1990. I walked the creek after I left work at lunch time. It hit at night. Kids were getting their baths and getting to bed for school and such. Nightly news was on and then blam. 26 dead in 6 hrs. there is only spot on that creek you can't walk across. Unreal and the creek and hollow just north and just south all got hit bad. Many lost homes. Flood Of Tears Belmont County Ohio 1990. Guy I know were still in the bar drinking. They barely survived, they were almost clear to the ceiling and had about a foot to stick their head above water. It came fast with no warning.

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@monmixer It has to be one of the scariest things you could ever go through.

[@jamesadkins1780]

It would be interesting to know how many tons, or truckloads, of rock has been hauled into the area just to repair the roads. Pretty impressive.

[@rosejohnson9957]

You drive me crazy when you get near the edge!

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@rosejohnson9957 The camera often makes it look closer. I appreciate your concern though and I will always be very carefull. Thanks so much.

[@tomstclair961]

Well that spot where the big rock had slid down along the stream. That is going to regrow and become one of those breathtaking pictures you will see. Standing down stream looking at te cascading water coming down. 🤔 Gonna be spectacular when God's finished. What has happened, has been without a doubt, the worst disaster ive seen.. Add the horrific number of loved ones taken, and its the wost ive ever seen in 70 years..""God be with us all always ""🙏🙏🙏

[@monmixer]

Wow, Mother Nature did some serious remodeling.

[@dantiix]

Thanks for the views down Chestnut Mountain and Grassy Ridge. Glad you showed how dangerous that lower part of Grassy Ridge is. I had heard it was bad and your video confirmed that. Curious if you had gone down into NC below White Top? I've heard Horse Creek and Lancing are pretty bad. Stay safe out there!

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@dantiix headed over that way this weekend I hope. Thanks for the info. I'll check it out.

[@49thnyv]

So grateful to all the citizen journalists for documenting the truth .

[@cindyfall8063]

I watch your videos from East Oregon 😊

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@cindyfall8063 Thank you Cindy. Much appreciated!

[@cindyfall8063]

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[@rickhao9665]

Anchorage AK 11-24-24 2pm AK time Thank you for the post....Progress(roads) is slow with good results ....Water, heat, & waste disposal the greatest hurdle to provide greater comfort ..aka 'normalcy' ..🙏 🙏 🇱🇷

[@markviking98]

the first few solid floods after this will probably have major adjustment to get the streams back to equillibuream

[@stephenhorstick5973]

That be a new area u are showing us or it looks different after they were working on it sad about that church they probably want be able to build there again if it's declared a flood zone that is still beautiful country up there

[@churchofbrap876]

Thanks for the updates! Good to see they're making progress on 58 and 91. Do they salt the roads down there when it snows? The debris flows are crazy!

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@churchofbrap876 Yes they do. I don't really like it but it's what we get I guess.

[@lorrigraboske7406]

Thank you for showing this and showing the destruction Also in Virginia, I do worry about you Tho, walking around in the woods in the snow By yourself, you better be careful out there!! ☺️

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@lorrigraboske7406 I will try my best. And hey, if I die out there just know I died doing what I love. Great night to you.

[@B0zw]

اللهم صل وسلم على نبينا محمد 🩵

[@RachelF.Nichols-kl4om]

Interesting, thanks

[@rebeccaharbison1050]

There could be loose ground now that snow might cause slide

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@rebeccaharbison1050 Yes, I said this in the video.

[@mikerooney4560]

Hope not, praying people and animals safe

[@Condoug10]

Thanks For the video. So is the creek junction fishing access public /parking lot reachable by vehicle?

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

Yes

[@donaldrodgers8389]

Looks like the old Railroad right of way.

[@jamesadkins1780]

Bear tracks?

[@donaldrodgers8389]

😊

[@dagmarmarionkidwell-to9ub]

So if it were my property i would dig it out and put it back where it was, all that free rock u could build a retaining wall, just saying

[@mushethecowboycook9353]

Please give to local grassroots efforts. Give a little, give a lot. It all helps

[@bryancondrey6457]

I estimate direct replacement for that bike bridge would exceed 10K in just material and the low quality of today's treated lumber, you would be lucky to keep it standing for five years.

[@BAtadCrazy]

Sasquatch tracks I betcha.

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@BAtadCrazy haha.

[@Curated_Properties_Explores]

For Sure!!!

[@johneman-z7x]

God said in the end of days he would remove mountains , people need to turn back to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

[@2025-ncswic]

Those tracks are from a robotic dog

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@2025-ncswic Exactly!!

[@tomstclair961]

Thats how fossils are created i do believe!! ????

[@dagmarmarionkidwell-to9ub]

U guys need some people with organization skills.

[@bajajoepoker]

Really enjoy your videos. We are VCT lovers. An idea for you: Any old smartphone will have a live map with a blue dot 🔵 (it doesn’t need an active cell SIM card) Then you can film that screen periodically to show where you are on the map. For instance, “here is trestle #15” and you could film that screen. Also, Google maps will allow you to download an offline map via WiFi and it usually shows the directorion the phone is facing. 🧭 Just an idea to quickly get your viewers oriented. 👍🏼

[@beautifulvirginia9629]

@@bajajoepoker cool. Nice to know. Thank you.