Hospitality in Appalachia

[@sbishop16]

Nobody called ahead that they were visiting because nobody had phones, they’d just show up. My grandmother would start cooking as soon as somebody showed up and the grown-ups would sit on the porch talking and us kids would play hide and seek outside until dark then catch “lightening bugs” (fireflies) . Seldom would they spend the night but it was Always offered 😊 we’d be up till late into the night listening to all the stories being told. Such wonderful memories😊.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Loved those nights of playing hide n seek 😀

[@dr.froghopper6711]

I remember such evenings. We traveled a lot when I was a child and had the opportunity to sit down at many different tables. There were many evenings spent just as you described. My parents never really made it out of the depression and my dad had to travel to get work. I thought that my childhood was poverty stricken and it was. But we were rich because we had each other and my folks had friends, sometimes family. We frequently spent the night on pallets on the floor, falling asleep listening to the adults playing canasta.

[@annaduvall4106]

My great aunt Sissy was the same way, as soon as we’d pull in and get comfortable aunt Sissy and my cousin Ginny Rose would start cooking. It was always the best food! 1 meat dish, and tons of veggies that aunt Sissy had canned, usually fresh sliced tomatoes that she would have picked that morning.

[@samaholderfield1518]

The good old days

[@thegeeg1751]

EXACTLY true....

[@andreaszule1558]

When my husband was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC, we lived at anice trailer park. I made a lot of friends and most were Southerners. I loved how kind they were. We were packing up to move to Hephzibah, Ga...husband stationed at Ft Gordon. I had so much food, especially frozen meat and such. I gave it all to my neighbor friend. The next morning she came by with a cooked ham. Deviled eggs and tater salad. She say's "this will be good eating on your road trip"...just git yourself some ice in a cooler. Then, she had to add , see yankee girl! I'll never forget her kindness. Southerners are real people and I just love them!

[@agnesminerva3381]

Yes American heritage. Thank you for sharing bittersweet tears . I felt like I just went home.i am so grateful for bringing back beautiful family memories 💓

[@jeffpruitt963]

My Granny wound call all my buddies "Sonny". I wound inform my friends prior to them meeting my Granny that even though I will tell her their name you will be called Sonny. And if we had a meal with her she always said "Sonny, get you a plate and fill it up, company first." My friend would smile when he was called "Sonny" . East Tennessee hospitality

[@MrJeffers06]

Your videos make me homesick for a lifetime ago.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I'm glad they remind you of good times and memories!

[@jeffreyj3906]

I love your channel and long for my family that is gone on. I'm sure we are probably around the same age.I think if I heard someone said " you'll go home with us " I pass out. People don't love each other like they used to, in my humble opinion anyway. Sincerely Jeffrey

[@Acaciavet]

That makes two of us

[@kathybuchanan9470]

If company stayed past my daddy's bedtime, he'd say "why don't y'all spend the night, it won't take long". Then he'd laugh. Sometimes when he got older, if my sisters or cousins were all in the living room talking, I remember him saying, "you all can sit up an talk all night but I'm going to bed". He was original and loved until he went to Jesus at age 93. Thank you Miss Tipper

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Kathy-sounds like you had a wonderful daddy!!

[@kathybuchanan9470]

@@CelebratingAppalachia he was an awesome dad. Thank you

[@troyupshaw3846]

If it got late at night my dad might say with a grin; Should I go to bed so y'all can go home? Everyone knew he was joking.

[@kathybuchanan9470]

@@troyupshaw3846 i love that. My dad was always joking too but he really didn't want to fall asleep in his chair. LOL

[@toddstafford9909]

Like goin down home to the Ozarks. My mom and dad are both from there and spent our weekends as kids with our cousins, aunts, uncles, grandma and grandpa. The colloquialisms are in large part common to both areas. Hearing these phrases are like goin home. People had time and looked forward to a visit. Going to sleep on the floor listening to the grownups playing cards and talking was the best sleep of my life. Miss the feeling of welcome that once was so common it was takin for granted.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Listening to the grownups while you fell asleep was a good feeling 😀 Thank you for watching!!

[@dlux3272]

One of your first videos that I watched was the cornbread video. I've watched many cornbread videos but yours looked exactly like the cornbread my moma use to cook. I almost cried when I saw it. Everybody in the neighborhood loved my moma's cookin. Especially her cornbread. She was an angel with a kind gentle spirit who loved to feed people. Your video and your kind gentle spirit touched my heart and brought back some fond memories. Thank you and keep up the good work. You are loved in Alabama.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That is so nice-thank you! I love knowing I make you think of your sweet moma 😀

[@wandafraver9263]

Love to hear these stories. My dear mammaw would head to kitchen as soon as anyone came, grab her apron and start cooking. We would get asked "How's your pert?" ( how are you) One answer would be "Oh about like common." Next they'd say "Come around and get ye a seat!" Took forever to leave with all the parting words like "yuns hurry back". Look forward to your videos. It always brings such good memories back to mind.

[@robertmoore2049]

I know many of us would love to meet you in person, Tipper! Or I should say ALL of us would love to meet you! Blessings ❣️😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That is so nice-thank you Robert!!

[@andrewlowe2962]

I’m proud of you, and to be here. The stories that you tell are so heartfelt, my mother is from Louisiana (Jena) and your mannerisms and speech brings me back there. So interesting thinking about people having to walk long distance to see each other, we are so spoiled. Pap sounds like a incredible person, grannie belonging right next to him. I swear that I feel better after hearing your stories, thing’s just quiet down a little. Y’all are good people ❤️

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Andrew!!

[@keeptrying5962]

For a minute I was obsessed with learning about 'the blizzard of '49'...Wyoming, Nebraska, Dakotas, Colorado...motorists stranded out in the country had to go up to various farms/homes and throw themselves at their mercy. Those farmers/ranchers welcomed them in, sheltered/fed them. In many cases, they were all stuck together for WEEKS. I tried to imagine how that might go, now. GREAT TOPIC, hospitality. THANK YOU.

[@linda.apodaca3154]

You reminded me of my grandpa, who grew up in rural Michigan around the turn of the last Century. Whenever someone would ask him how he was doing he’d smile and say, “ Oh, fair to partly cloudy, thankee.” Cool memory. Bless y’all!

[@janetmcclure8568]

I remember stories of my grandparents inviting strangers after church for supper (lunch). My mother, not from North Carolina, couldn't believe they would do that. This was in the 50's.

[@warp9p659]

Every single thing you said I can relate to. My grandma and grandpa did and said all those exact same things. Even though they are long gone, I can still hear those words like "come on and spend the night with us" or "we're gonna fix supper. Ya'll stay and eat with us." Best times ever.

[@theresacourter2936]

I can still hear my grandpa telling everybody "pull you up a chair and set a spell"

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Sit a spell is a good one. I had it wrote down and then didn't say it LOL 😀 Thank you for watching!

[@winnie8592]

Yes!

[@Lilybet1316]

yes my grandmother said that too!

[@dr.stevehendersonknowsstuf2358]

When I was young I would be out piddlin in the orchards and would sometimes come across our farm neighbor in his orchard and he would say, "come walk with me" and when I did he always taught me something about pruning or thinning apples or just wanted to talk. On the other side of our property when I was piddlin in the woods, That neighbor would say "come with me now" is a gentle way and he would talk about the trails he was building or the dead trees he wanted cut down. My Grandfather would say, "come on, lets go look at the orchards" and we would drive and check on things around the farm and make our way to the ice cream shop for a milkshake. Thank you for honoring our heritage these posts sure bring back memories. By the way my Mammaw just turned 90... Happy Birthday Barbara Head.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Happy Birthday to your Mammaw! So glad you enjoy our videos 😀

[@dr.stevehendersonknowsstuf2358]

@@CelebratingAppalachia I have started watching your videos with my wife who is from North West Indiana... last night she said, "after moving to the South and seeing how it really is in the mountains, I see why no one wants to leave."

[@rtod4]

My wife says, "we have to go", which means I don't have to get out of the chair for at least 30 minutes. 😄

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀 She must be like my Katie-she's just got to talk a little bit longer 😀

[@sharonlloyd5954]

My grandmother was like that, lol she'd be leaving for an hour before she actually got out the door lol my grandfather would be sitting in the car waiting for her lol he'd be hollering " come on Stellie " Stella " lessen you gonna cook breakfast 😂

[@LB-eh5fz]

Sharon Lloyd 😂OH I LOVE YOUR COMMENT,, MY MOM WAS JUST LIKE THAT ,DAD AND US KIDS WOULD BE IN THE CAR DAD WOULD BLOW THE HORN MOM KEPT TALKING TO GRANDMA ,,,OH I LOVE THESE MEMORIES 😊

[@sadie21962]

Oh my goodness this is my mom too. And then she follows you to the car for another 15 minutes or so. But my grandma, my mother's Mom, was from Point Pleasant, WV and grandma's dad was from deep in WV worked in the coal mines.

[@goldilocks913]

Wonderful! My late uncle would ‘be off now’ in three stages - another twenty minutes not getting up out the chair, then twenty minutes at the door , and finally twenty minutes sat in the car talking out the window!

[@oldnorthstateoutdoors2002]

Hospitality was so important in the mountains where I grew up. You would feed a guest of it meant you didn't eat. There was no such thing as not having enough. You simply set another place at the table.

[@letitbee7248]

Whenever making plans to visit, I've heard people say "We'll be there if the good Lord's willing and the creek don't rise."

[@rhondabutler4172]

If someone ask us..”How are you?” We’d say...”Finer than frog hair split 4 ways!” I love hearing your stories Tipper. It’s a highlight of my day!!😉

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Rhonda! And thank you for adding the frog hair one I should have thought of it 😀

[@winnie8592]

Or sometimes we’d say fine as fine could be!

[@daviddaniels6473]

If I was any better, I'd be twins! Then I couldn't stand myself

[@kyliewhylie]

Love that one!

[@judyking4930]

I remember my dad calling out, y'all get out and come in and they would say come go home with me. Good, good memories.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I'm glad you've got those good memories. Yall get out and come in is a good one too!

[@panthercreek60]

I very often heard, 'light and come in!" A holdover from when people would "alight" from their horse, wagon, or carriage.

[@rickcollins9234]

My parents grew up on the Kentucky-Tennessee line. The first few times we went down to visit when I was a child, I did not know what people meant by "What's your hurry" and Go home with us." Over the years I saw these phrases meant you valued the company of friends and family and always want more.

[@gettinsumsunmld]

I heard it like this- Person 1. Night Night, Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite. Person 2 See you in the mornin’ light Person 1 That’s right

[@Richardofdanbury]

Hospitality in the South is no exaggeration I spent over 25 years traveling and visiting throughout Appalachia while in the coal business. I have found the Southern folks are more than generous. In fact, when I had the opportunity to move to the area one family offered to subdivide their homestead so we could buy and build on it.

[@darleneirby8244]

I have slept on a pallet many times when I was a child .Thank you

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

How nice of them! Thank you for watching 😀

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I have too! Thank you for watching 😀

[@LB-eh5fz]

Darlene Irby I love the word pallet , city folks don’t know what that means

[@gracierose3076]

@@LB-eh5fz I thought of blankets stacked on the floor. Not sure, but when my parents were alive, their house was the meeting place and they had 7 kids 6 were girls. So we would put down blankets for the grandkids. Almost all 23 of them and spend the night. Sometimes friends were added. We played out in the dark with them. Hide and go seek.

[@carolynmarshall906]

I remember that, “you might as well come and go home with us!” And leaving took a looooong time. You might better start leaving early, because it was going to take a while. 😂 Still does!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Yes it takes a while to leave for sure 😀 Thank you for watching!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

@Michael Thigpen That is so true 😀

[@carolynmarshall906]

@Michael Thigpen yup. That’s a good hour, maybe longer.

[@reavisstockard5339]

Rural Alabama was a lot like that. During the summer granddaddy never let a guest leave empty handy , whatever we got out of the garden was offered. A mess of beans, corn"Roasting ears, watermelon... just something was gifted.

[@larryeddings3185]

My grandfather moved to Tennessee from South Carolina in the 1940s. He would always say " Come in the shanty" to any visitor. My grandmother would insist that visitors stay and eat a meal. I really appreciate your videos and blog.

[@sandlappersue01]

I appreciate you and your family so much! I am from TN but have lived here in SC all my adult life, with going back home to visit here and there. My granny would always say, "come in and fix you a plate! ". My whole family would also say, "no need to leave, stay the night." We did lots and indeed slept on pallets! My uncles would always say ,"come home with us!". Most of my family has passed... oh, to hear them again! I get homesick sometimes. I say the same to people here and they look at me odd... I don't care. You can take people out of the mountains but not the mountains out of the people. ❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So true! Thank you for sharing about your sweet family!!

[@TheBuskies]

When my mom leaves my house she always says “won’t ye come n go with me, sis?” Love it! Thanks for the video.

[@marjoriemcclure2138]

I learned everything I know about hospitality from my Mom, and my grandma. They were both from WVA. We would make the 8 hr drive frequently, to visit my grandma. As a child, the trip was horrible, and we were always exciting to finally get there! When we got there, there was food ready. She always had a cherry pie made for my dad, a coconut cake with pineapple filling for my mom, and ice cream for us. Getting into bed at night was heaven, climbing into those clean ironed, yes ironed, sheets, and covered with one of grandma's handmade quilts. Everything smelled like sunshine. We woke up to homemade biscuits, fried taters, canned sausage, eggs, bacon, cooked fruit (Usually apples or peaches to keep you regular!), homemade butter and jelly. She would already be starting dinner! She tried to anticipate anything we might want. She was one amazing woman, and left me with the most amazing memories. Thanks for letting me share. God bless!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

What wonderful memories 🙂

[@FreeAmerican]

When my grandfather would finish eating, he would always complement the food and say "I have eaten sufficiently."

[@donaldwells2102]

Well we haven't seen you all in month of Sundays, don't rush off,sit down and rest a spell.Make your self at home and I'll whip up some supper. I feel right at home Tipper, when your Celebrating Appalachia. ENJOYED SO MUCH

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

All good ones! I had sit a spell wrote down and then didn't even mention it! I'm glad you did. Thank you for watching 😀

[@winnie8592]

Yes! Month of Sundays I forgot about that!

[@ronwatson4902]

Oh boy that's a good one. I heard Jeff Foxworthy say that jeet was a word as in" jeet yet" and I knew a man in Cashiers NC,Mac Stewart, who had bear dogs and he would say yuins come on up hyar if ya twant to. That was big fun even though we never treed a bear.Also my mama was one of those food pushers as well as a world class southern cook.I sure do miss her. Thank you Tipper for being so kind and personable. Much appreciated!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Ron-thank you!!

[@gailroberts8608]

I still say you’ uns, for you, plural. I’ve tried but it must be in my blood. College educated with very responsible positions I still use so much of this language I grew up with. I loved those people and so many dear memories I guess subconsciously I feel them near.

[@KarenInTx]

Once again you have tapped into my childhood and my raising, or raisin' as we would say. I slept on a pallet on the floor many times at my granny's as she had 11 children and many grandchildren and when we went to visit we were all over the place. No one ever entered the house that they were not asked if they had eaten and if they wanted coffee or tea or just anything she could get them to eat. Granny as well as with all women it was their mission to feed everyone that entered their house. When you left the house it was always "come see us" or "ya'll come". And you would say "ya"ll come go with us." If you asked how people were and they were not doing all that well they would say "fair to middlin". But if Daddy was doing really well he would say "If I was any better there'd have to be two of me." If there was sickness or a death all the neighbors brought food and help of any kind they could. We don't see that much any more. No one passed a funeral procession on the road, but pulled over as a sign of respect. I sure hope we are not losing all these traditions. Thanks again for your wonderful channel. I watch your girls play and sing too. God bless!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Karen and Buz-thank you!!

[@LB-eh5fz]

I love your comment ❤️

[@kerrymetzger5432]

Tipper, after watching the movie “Hillbilly Elegy” on Netflix, I started to explore Appalachia and it’s people, beauty, and simplicity. I didn’t find the film offensive and wonder if you did if you’ve seen it. I’m my opinion, the author was celebrating his childhood in Appalachia, despite his difficult upbringing in a dysfunctional family. There was always much love and loyalty to one another in his family, and certainly yours. Hard working, good people...my God, could we use more of that today. Now that’s I’ve discovered your channel and the joy in your family, if I was sitting in your warm house, I’m sure I’d feel comfortable. Could listen to your girls playing music. It took me a few viewings to put your face to those early morning breakfasts you cooked in the morning. OMG, I’m hungry thinking about it, Then I watched another video and saw you were in fact the same lady. So you have a fan in me! I showed my son your cornbread video and he said he’d give his eye teeth if I made it for him. I’ll let you know how that turns out! Congratulations on the success of your channel. You really do celebrate Appalachia, and rightly so, you should be proud of living a relatively simple life, not all about material things, and happy with family and friends. I love your videos!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Kerry! I have not seen the movie. I did read the book and I think Vance has an amazing life story, but I didn't like that he portrayed all of Appalachia like his family. It makes my day to know you enjoy our videos!! And I hope your son likes that cornbread 😀

[@mikelarmon4614]

When I was a boy I would help my grandpa do carpenter work he would let me cut some boards and he would nail them up some times he would say you cut that one proud ; meaning I had cut it to long

[@sharonlloyd5954]

My Lord, :) I remember all those sayings and the most precious thing about them ,is it was always heartfelt and sincere ❤

[@lie-berry]

When I heard the word yuns, it reminded me of two possessive pronouns, hizzen and hern. If it's hizzen, it belongs to him. If it's hern, then it belongs to her. Haven't heard those in many a year now. Well, L B I just read your comment and dropped a 'like' so there's yourn! :D

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for watching 😀

[@LB-eh5fz]

S Hend THATS great ones ,,,Ive said those but had forgotten ❤️

[@truthserum76]

Haha I've not heard his'n for a "right smart bit" now!!

[@saturn3344]

A little boy I grew up with would say you'uns or nary.

[@sassygrammy1258]

My dad used the terms “hizzen” and “hern.;” however, we never used the term “yuns.” My mother’s maternal grandparents lived ten miles from her home. Their mode of travel was a horse and wagon and when her family visited her grandparents, it was not a day visit-they stayed several days

[@kickapootrackers7255]

I remember those times , papaw sayin loudly, come in. They never locked there doors at night either, how quickly times change. From central kentucky, and i do miss those days. Thank you 💛

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Good memories for sure!!

[@kickapootrackers7255]

@@CelebratingAppalachia 💛yep

[@jennifer4518]

Another great video! I always remember so many great things from the past when watching. For instance, every time I visit my dad, which is very often as he is only a mile away, when I get up to leave he always says ‘what’s your hurry’. It doesn’t matter if I have been there all day or just an hour or so. Also, I don’t think that anyone ever stepped foot in my grandmother’s house that she didn’t try to feed. Good times.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Jennifer, your daddy's saying is a good one! I've heard that one often too 😀

[@lindahefner6711]

My mom would always say "what's your hurry?" when I visited her and was ready to leave. Also, mommaw (her mother) would insist you eat when you visited her home. Truly appalachian hospitality. Miss them both and the old ways of life.

[@jennifer4518]

@@lindahefner6711 I wish my kids could have experienced it. Unfortunately we have fell away from most of the old ways. I always encourage them to listen to pawpaw when he tells his stories. ❤️

[@triples4good]

I remember family going to visit or being visited. The doors were never locked and nobody knocked they just came on in. When you left, they always said don't hurry off. I always loved that.

[@roscoeshepard]

Some of the older men would say come back when you can't stay so long, they was just picking. My Grandpa would tell company y,all can stay as long as you want to but I'm going to bed!

[@wowthatwasit]

So many of these phrases were heard and are still heard here in N. Ala. Usually, "ya'll stay with us" was followed by the inviters outlining where everyone could sleep. "Y'all come go with us" always seemed to be seriously considered.

[@chrissiewalker8980]

You make your viewers warm and welcome! I am one of twins. Lost my sister a short time back age 65. We'll, when we were born my dad went to tell my mums parents the news. My grandad was tickled and said to my grandma 'give the boy some dinner'. She didn't tell grandad it was his own dinner she was giving my dad. My mum would always ask visitors ' have you eaten yet?'. Nobody had any money and I wonder if that made people more generous as you note in your item? (I should mention that dad fainted in the telephone box when he found out he had twin girls. He only wanted a boy. Could have been worse. Could have been triplets!)

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Chrissie! I'm sorry for the loss of your sister. My girls are so close I know that had to be very hard for you. Thank you for sharing about your family 😀

[@chrissiewalker8980]

That's so kind Tipper! Here I am sitting up in bed (10.44pm) telling my husband 'you gotta watch this'. You can chalk him up as another fan. Keep safe and kind warm regards to you and your lovely family.

[@odderotter8950]

God bless you for your loss . My mother was a twin and i know how close twins can be .

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

I say the bedbugs thing, and see ya’ and I’m borrowing the rest of them. You see I’m from Southern California and I don’t have “traditional” sayings or ways. I borrow yours. Why just yesterday I told a young mother “Don’t meet trouble halfway”. My Oakey grandparents passed on a little bit to me. So I take what you tell me and some of the the things I learn from my friends all over the globe, and I make it mine. I tell my grandchildren “My friend from Appalachia says...” or another beautiful culture, I make them mine. I know y’all don’t mind one bit. I love your channel.. Thank you for the work you put into it. In an ugly, cold world it’s warm and friendly and you made yourself my kinfolk and I made myself your kin❤️.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad to have you as kin!! And nope I don't mind a bit in fact knowing you use some of the things you hear in the videos makes me so happy!!

[@maxsdad538]

What do you mean we don't have any traditional sayings? What about "just hand it over and you won't get hurt" or "can I see that hamburger when you're done with it?" or "STOP FOLLOWING ME!" (usually yelled at a light pole by bag ladies). Welcome to Hollywood... what's your sign?

[@thedr309]

being from Georgia, when I was stationed in SoCal, lots of folks used to invite me over to listen to me talk, with my southern twang, and to tell stories about the south, I think I converted some of them to honorary southerners.. good times.

[@mikehoyle6092]

My parents are from Rutherford County. When I was a kid in the 70s and 80s, I remember them saying most of the phrases you described here and on other videos. Growing up, I thought this is how everyone spoke. Then I joined the military...😀

[@KatInTheNorth]

Well I’m glad you’re here! When my husband’s Nana was alive, we visited her very often. She always used to ask us “have you supped yet”? (meaning “did you eat supper?). She also used to tell us “come back again as soon as you can”. Another saying here (in the Northeast) that one of my Alzheimer patient’s used to say often was, (when I asked her how she was, she would say) “fit as a fiddle & twice as sassy”. Another Alzheimer’s patient always slept sideways in her bed (like you mention), and other nurses couldn’t figure out why. They thought she slept that way because she had Alzheimer’s. One day, she and I were talking and I asked her about it. She told me when she was a little girl she had to sleep in the same bed with her siblings, and that was the only way they would fit in the bed ❤️ Memories if these folks sure warm my heart. Thank you for sharing.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Kat-what a story! Thank you for sharing it-she slept like that because it brought her comfort!

[@KatInTheNorth]

@@CelebratingAppalachia yes! Sometimes we only need to spend some time talking with our elderly, even those with Alzheimer’s (they sometimes have moments of clarity). I used to love my talks with with elderly. There is so much to be learned if people would take the time and listen ❤️ I appreciate your channel.

[@rebeccafreeman6623]

@@KatInTheNorth I used to help out in an assisted living home. It was a small one, owned by a family in my church, and operated in their home. There were 5 residents, all women, and 4 of them were in their 90's (and were Alzheimer's patients). Most of the time they repeated themselves, a lot (!), but once I got used to that, I just rolled with it. I used to love what I thought of as "windows of clarity" when they would remember and share memories from their past. I marvelled at the thought that their lives had witnessed everything from horse and buggy to men on the moon! One day, while talking to Marie, we discovered that her family were neighbors of my uncle's family, and at one time even rented property from my uncle's parents. I used to buy hay and straw from a farmer that turned out to be her brother! At the end of the talk she beamed, "We're practically related!" The next day she remembered none of the conversation, but I savored it and many other talks with those dear women. They were still spunky!

[@KatInTheNorth]

@@rebeccafreeman6623 What a small world it truly is. I’m glad you got to know Marie better. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@kathya739]

@@rebeccafreeman6623 I want to thank you both for sharing.

[@B_Sue_E]

Aww it is truly a sweet gift to have the priviledge to have come across your “ Blind Pig And The Acorn Blog” and now here too, just to share and care , listen and learn , and savor❣️ Hospitality is a wondrous thing , causing someone else to be loved , cared about , nutured , valued, welcomed , and so much more ...I know it here , and am so thankful . Even joy in others replies also. Have used many of those sayings that you and others shared when family and others would come and go. One we have said is” Come on in , kick your shoes off and make yourself to home” There is nothing like being wanted and welcomed with true hearted hospitality like what’s mentioned here . Even the smallest gestures are so so meaninful. It brightens the corners where you are and the light travels in hearts homeward and even beyond .........

[@beckywatts502]

OH those sayings brought back memories. I remember my daddy would say "come on, go home with us".

[@greywindLOSP]

When I was a wee ladd, ask someone are you ok they'd say oh I'm right as the mail. Ask how ya been they'd say Happy as Larry. Ask how ya gettin along, they'd say oh still taking air and water ! Ma'am my wife & I are proud to have come across your channel.....ATB

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

All good ones! So glad you both enjoy our videos!!

[@kathya739]

Right as rain, and happy as a lark.

[@sandraemmi431]

I am from southern Illinois and I’ve heard most of these! Appalachian heritage runs deep. Must be something worth saving because education can’t drive it out lol. 🤷‍♀️

[@lloydstamper5705]

My Dad, who grew up in Grayson Co. VA, when asked how he was would respond "I'm tallabel" , which he was tolerable. Love your videos and love my Appalachian roots.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Lloyd-thats a great one too! Thank you 😀

[@tammiescreations4340]

My dad always told people to spend the night and depending on how many was in the family they would say well I don't know where you'd put us. Daddy usually said we will make Baptist pallets for y'all. He never told me what the difference between that and just plain pallet. Sometimes he would tell them awe we'll hang you on a nail. I'm so glad I found your channel! 💕

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I'm glad you found me too Tammie 😀 After watching the video Matt said you should have added the one about hanging you on a nail!

[@denniswallace8378]

I'm from KY and still live in Coal country. We speak the same exact talk.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀 That makes me happy!

[@Richardofdanbury]

I spent much time in the Pikeville and Paintsville area of KY. I ran a tipple over there although our mine was in WV just east of Williamson. Really enjoyed those days, though I missed my young family back in the Northeast.

[@kathya739]

@@Richardofdanburygood memories in the hills of Kentuck!!!

[@bluejack644]

My Mothers side of the family are all from Cornettsville, up the straight fork of Little Leatherwood in Perry county. Ison's and Halcomb's. My Dad's people are all from Crazy County(Casey co.) .

[@sandip.7968]

Watching this video brought back a flood of memories of remarks my parents frequently used. Whenever my family had unexpected company, my sweet mother would say, "Y'all are welcome to stay for supper. I'll add another cup of water to the soup and we'll have plenty." She said this even if soup was not on the menu! And to coax them to spend the night, she'd promise to "change the sheets on the bed". When my family was invited to visit neighbors or friends, my dear daddy would say, "We'll be there with bells on if the creek don't rise", meaning if it didn't rain too hard and flood any nearby creeks, even though we lived a mile from the nearest creek and most roads near our house were paved.

[@virginiadodgen2787]

The real meaning of if the creek don't rise had to do with creek Indian uprising in the early days. Lol

[@FreeAmerican]

Many years ago I loved to visit with my Aunt Mildred. Whether you were hungry or not, she continued to offer food and drink until you ate something. I started to just take the first thing offered so she could visit without worrying about whether I was hungry. She made the best chocolate pies. She would put up a slice for me when all the family was at her house.

[@clintdouglas5756]

It’s funny how small the world is I’ve lived all my 60 years in Adair county Oklahoma which is in the Cherokee Nation and the Cookson hills of the Ozark mountains I heard everything you have said a 1000 times good video keep it up thanks.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for watching and for the encouragement!

[@ktriley30]

Another saying here in Ireland is if someone asks “how are you” we say “I’m grand” meaning I’m good I like that one ☘️☘️☘️

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I like that one!

[@theroguetomato5362]

I've moved around a lot. I tend to be a hermit, so it's my own fault I don't make friends. I've lived in Texas for 16 years and still don't have a single friend. But I lived less than a year in North Carolina, and many friends came to me! I'll always treasure that short time in North Carolina. If I could, I'd move back in an instant.

[@alanwilliamson9350]

I find myself saying when asked how I'm doing "Hangin in there like a hair in a biscuit" think I might have picked it up from an old fella I worked with.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀 I've heard that one before! Thank you for watching!

[@norkyjune]

That's funny and made me laugh right out loud! It sounds like something my Arkansas Daddy would've said.

[@sandysmith8567]

Oh my gosh, got such a laugh out of that one!

[@kellypepin8029]

Some I remember hearing: "Ya'll come". "Don't be a stranger". "Ya'll don't all have to leave at once". The one I use when someone calls before coming over...."Come on over. I'll clear a path for ya." When they get here I say, "Come in if you can get in". Lol. I'm a little messy. :^)

[@marvingodbey5182]

My Aunt Velma from WV used to come and visit us in Cleveland when i was a child. When i got up in the morning she would be joyfully making breakfast and would smile and say “Mornin Glory” i never forgot how much that meant to me at the time. I was born in Charleston wv and even though i was raised up north i always feel i,m home once i pass the ohio river going south! Its funny how that works..i guess its true you can take the boy out of the mountains but cant take the mountains out of the boy :)

[@scottsodyssey2485]

Im so proud to be here - Minnie Pearl

[@alvinmeeks7710]

Yes mam I remember sleeping on a pallet, have you ever heard sit a spell, and chaw the fat a bit. This ole fool still enjoys your channel, it brings memories back surely do, right pleasant. hoping you and yours are well and good GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Alvin! Sit a spell is a good one. So glad you enjoy our videos!!

[@buzsalmon]

"Fair to middling" is me all over! One time when grand mother told me to go to bed and "don't let the bed bugs bite" I kissed everybody goodnight and as I ran off to bed I hollered " yeah they are getting mighty anxious these days" I was only 4 or 5 but remember it like yesterday we were on the front poach and they all laughed and laughed. I don't know how or why I said it but it sure is a good memory. Hospitality is more than a way of life isn't it? " Ya'll come"and have you " eat yet" to me are just like saying hello to me and. " won't ya'll stay the night" it is our life, isn't it? Great video thank you!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Buz! What. a cute story thank you for sharing it!

[@terryfinley7760]

When I was a kid, we had relatives come up from the SC low country. My mom was tucking the kids in the bed and she said, “Goodnight. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite!” And the kids eyes got real big because they thought there WAS bugs in the bed!

[@phyllisalexander7644]

This is another reason I enjoy your videos. You bring back so many memories. I have an aunt living in Ellijay, GA. and she speaks, using many of the terms you've just talked about. She's in her 90's. My favorite one is" you'ns come back, I love you'ns" I love her so much. Another favorite one of mine is "How's your mamma and them? These are all favorite memories for me. Another memory is visiting my paternal grandma and we would be spending the night with her. There would be several children there and we would fuss about who got to sleep with 👵 because she had a feather bed mattress. It was like sleeping on a pillow. I love all these memories ❤ 💓. I can relate with your wanting to " Go Back" for just one time. Cornbread is a whole different story. We grew up with the best cornbread ever. There was no egg, sugar ever added. It war White Lilly self rising meal, butter and milk. It was always baked in an iron skillet. Of course, my grandma had freshly ground corn meal from the grist mill. I could go on forever about the memories your videos bring too my mind. Thank you so much. Jeri Whittaker

[@shelialewis111]

I can still hear my grandfather saying to us as we were leaving, 'Ya'll come back when you can stay longer". I am in my mid 60's and I have heard most everything you have mentioned about sayings. At my birth both sets of grandparents lived in south Al. and N. Florida . I believe their families trickled down the from the mountains all the way to the gulf coast. I also hear a lot of cajun and creole influence from Pensicola to New Orleans in their speech, but mostly mountain.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

im in south alabama, and my ancestors came down from north carolina.

[@jackiemartin5441]

My mama would have lots of people stop by her house to visit and “sit a spell”. She was a wonderful cook and baker and she would always have a pound cake in the cake keeper. She would offer ice tea or coffee and no one ever turned her down. All 4 of us sisters had people staying with us for days at a time. Mama and daddy never even acted like it was different.

[@marieparks5674]

I grew up here in Indiana but food was a big part of our lives, food was always offered and lots of it. We had company and the kids slept all over the floor on blankets, we called them pallets

[@pattygrannie]

My mother used to laugh and tell me of when she was a young child and her brothers would knock repeatedly on the front door to tease her. When she went to see who it was they would run away. She was always very shy, she said. One day when she heard what she thought was her brothers knocking, she called out " Come in ifin your nose is clean, ifin it ain't then wipe under!" When the door was opened, she was shocked to see older relatives at the door, so she ran and hide behind her mother. Everyone else had a good laugh.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Patty-what a sweet story!

[@misscindy3414]

Tipper, I love this post....it's so us! I never knew of company coming that we didn't try to feed them, it's just what we do. We also invite company to spend the night, always. I'm sure that comes historically from the distance between farms and travel was in wagons or on foot so there was always a " ya'll have to stay the night with us." Thanks for the post, you've brought a smile to my heart!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you liked it Miss Cindy!!

[@msmama7580]

Love this so much. Reminds me of my parents and extended family. We’re in Mississippi. I’ve heard or said most of these sayings. Take care ♥️

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you!

[@diamondloverforever6759]

My Mom used to say “goodnight, sleep tight” to us too when we were young. We’d giggle every time. We also say “see ya.” I really liked all the Appalachian hospitality sayings. God Bless

[@GinnyShilliday]

My grandmother had more to that “goodnight, sleep tight” saying. After the bedbugs part, she said “if they do, take a shoe/ kick them out, two by two.’

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Oh I love that!

[@comiketiger]

Its easy for us to be hospitable to you all....... because you are good people! God bless all here!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That is so nice-thank you 😀

[@virginiainnes9042]

I can still here my Grandaddy’s sweet voice gently holler, through the open door and screen door, “Ca’mone in!” when we’d walk up to their porch. The screen door would creek and squawk as we opened it. Then my Granny and Grandaddy would tell us to set down and have a bite and some coffee. I really do miss my grandparents and those simpler times ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for reminding me of their southern hospitality. 😊

[@r.peebles3290]

Sigh, this takes me back. So many grandparents, aunts and uncles have passed away so I don't hear many of these sweet expressions anymore. Aside from the expressions themselves I remember the MANNER in which they were used. So warmly, genuinely, friendly. My Arkansas family loved people, loved being with them...talking, eating, laughing, singing, dancing. I miss them all so much. My daddy would jump up from his place at the table if someone came to visit and say, "how in the world are y'all doin'?" Daddy, we are doing fine but we all miss you so much!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I miss Pap like that too!

[@maymay222ify]

“Ya’ll don’t need to rush off”, “I’ll see ya”, so many others echo through my East Texas childhood. Thank you so much for bringing back sweet memories!♥️

[@suecastillo4056]

Well dear... we love you... it’s your own fault for being such a gracious and kind person! We just can’t help admiring you and holding you in very high esteem. You make me happy and remind me of a lot of memories I’ve had buried in my heart for years... I thank you for being you and for sharing all your stuff with us. .. with love, Sue. 🐞🌸🌼🌺💕🦋🕊🙋‍♀️♥️

[@sherrydockery9933]

Minnie Pearl used to say, “I’m just so proud to be here!” You reminded me of the only trip I made to your area with my parents and my Granny (Jennie) to see her brothers Pet Hyde and Harley Hyde, who were brothers to your great grandmother (Amanda). I was very young, and we were staying with one of them and their wife. It was about 6:00pm, and they showed us to our room and expected us to go to bed early :) I remember being disturbed by the grandfather clock chiming all night. Must have been 60 years ago.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

What a great memory! They did go to bed early in those days-actually I still do most of the time 😀

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Strangers would come by sometimes and ask for a hand out mom would take a plate of food out on the porch they would thank her and leave if you was walking a long way and it come late in the day you just go up to someone’s house and ask for a handout

[@queenbee3647]

You reminded me of a long forgotten memory dealing with my Mamaw. My moms family had 14 kids. All girls, but one boy! They were by no means rich. During the depression there was a steady stream of hobos and homeless families stopping to trade work for food. Mamaw had plenty of work to go around. Men were set to cutting wood for her big cooker oven. Women helped with ironing and washing. They lived in a holler so there was plenty of things to occupy the younguns. Mamaw always had pots of beans cooked, biscuits or cornbread baked, and homemade cookies. No one got turned away or left hungry. My Papaw was a carpenter and would take out his fiddle and theyd all sing after dinner. Im proud my family did that. Such basic kindness yet would be hard pressed to find today.

[@georgiapines7906]

I didn't realize how often I say, "..bite to eat", until my aunt mentioned it.😂 "Come go home with us", is another saying that I haven't heard in a long time.❤ Have you ever used the phrase, "...of an evening"? For instance, "It gets cool of an evening." Someone teased me about saying that one. Mom would "make a pallet" (quilts and blankets) under the trees when we were kids and she was hanging the wash on the clothesline. Those are some of the sweetest memories ever!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I loved playing under the clothesline too 😀 And yes of an evening is common here too!

[@georgiapines7906]

@@CelebratingAppalachia Running between Mom's bright, white sheets on the clothesline was my specialty!😉😊

[@katweaver2887]

"Come go with us" "yuns come" .... what a memory. I've lived in Texas all my life but all my family live in the northern part of Arkansas in the Ozarks. They say these things all the time. My heart is full...

[@nadinestapler3881]

My mother said Don’t let the bedbugs bite, but we also said if they bite bite them back.

[@gillgetter3004]

I grew up in the city, of Detroit and remember my twin sister and myself staying with cousins for a week after visiting, or the other way around. When we were about seven or eight we got an above ground pool. I think my cousins spent the whole summer at our house. We had a huge house, with upper flat etc. could hold a bunch of people and often did. Those were great days

[@brendamorris7263]

Your channel is always so interesting! I always learn something. I thank God I was raised in the South and in Appalachian mountain area.

[@elliebeth09]

My mom always talked about how her grandparents (from the Ozarks) would say “fair to middlin’” when asked how they were doing. I haven’t heard that in a long time!

[@roserollins9800]

A man at the thrift store says I'm blessed and favored when asked how he's doing

[@terryvlunsford1610]

I used to hear that a lot from rural Missourians,

[@greggbaker7120]

I know " hello in the house" I spend entirely too much time alone. No one to be with. Comin' here, to see what of interest,You might have to say, makes me not as lonely.

[@patriciaelizondo7263]

Hi Gregg, I just read your comment. I believe that every one that read it it’s your new friend. I so appreciate this video, it brought many forgotten memories, and we get to meet other beautiful people by reading their comments. Good health to you and come home with us.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Gregg-I'm glad you feel at home here. You're always welcome 😀

[@Somewhereintime22]

I remember going up to “the country” when I was a kid and my dad yelling, “Hello the house!” as we approached. It was usually accompanied by a lot of dog barking and going crazy. Interesting how the Appalachian customs are much the same as those in the piney woods of East Texas.

[@rodrickadams5639]

Hello in the house I feel the same Mr Baker here I'm at the tail end of a large family and we don't get to see each other as often as we'd like with the sickness happening it's even more important what miss Tipper is doing here sharing the memories of the common folks gives us a sense of big family gatherings and having to make do for extra seats taking a board on logs and kids sitting on the floor Gregg is another Cousin we've just met. We're all extended family here at miss Tippers place I do and I don't feel so lonely for family and I've talked more here than I have in a month of Sundays thanks for your hospitality

[@rodrickadams5639]

I plum forgot about the saying I was appreciating miss Tipper for her efforts to share all our cultures together Mom would say well Come in your out.. as people would knock on the door or she'd see people get out of their cars it was a Welsh saying and as they grew up in Kentucky it was changed a bit they used pallets for the visiting family and some times you give your bed and slept on the floor pallet older folks got respect then. You are really doing a blessing for people today it's like opening up your home for a family reunion and you don't have to find a seat. It would be nice to taste some of the pie you're talking about. I'm going to have to make some having five older sisters I was taught to make do for myself my oldest sister would say I'd meet a woman who can't cook and they didn't want me to starve.. I am going on again thank you Mrs Tipper for a seat at your table I'll be back and I won't be empty handed I'll have a short story to share you Be safe now.

[@tabithalewis6307]

My Mother, who is in her 80's, always says " Don't hurry off we are quiet and peaceful ". I sure enjoy your channel. It reminds me of my grandparents and the things they said and did when I was little.

[@charlottehetherington8720]

I have heard and use many of those phrases it's so nice to hear things like them I love your Channel when I was a little girl we would go to an aunt's house that was pretty small and at night the living room was so full of pallets you could barely walk from all the kids sleeping on the floor Good Times

[@rhansen1969]

As you know my Mother's family is from Appalachia, and all of these terms I have heard all my life. My paternal grandmother us3d to say. "Cone on in and sit a spell." I love that! I just adore you and your channel. I know it may sound steange, but I almost feel like we are distant relatives. So much of what you say, and the way you say it resonates with me and my childhood. If you are ever in Washington state I would love it if you would stop by the house. I'll make us all a bite to eat. (Yep, I cook just like you do.)❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Rifka!!

[@Michael-nh8ht]

At 5:47 younes was said by me, my family and neighbors as youins meaning literally as "you all". When me and my sisters were in our pre-teen years and my folks were leaving for a short time to visit neighbors or go to the food market they would say to me and my one older sister and my only other younger sister "youins behave yourselves till we get back." That was in the late 1960's and early 1970's. What they were telling us was basically we three kids better treat each other kindly and not to misbehave. Those were in the good old days. Both parents have died now, but I still have two living sisters whom I love dearly.

[@aaronwolfe1578]

I grew up in Poca WV. I had the best childhood. Wouldn't want to grow up anywhere else! Ty for sharing your faith and recipes!

[@elizabethcarte6465]

I'm from WV and miss much of the culture I left behind in 1962. I've been back home 4 times mostly to take Mama and Daddy to their final resting place just outside of Clifftop. All of my parents generation have left this planet and I miss reaching out to them by phone and touching a little of my bit of my life there. God bless them all.

[@RonRay]

It is good hearing your Southern English.. It feels like *Home* ♥ I haven't heard _Come go home with me_ for years and years. When you said that it was like scratching an itch that I had forgotten about. Took me back to my mother again. She was born in 1918 and grew up in the shadow of the great depression, where many of these saying took root. I was born in 1949 (I'm 71), and grew up hearing all the colorful and wonderful idioms and sayings that fed us when there wasn't much else- before welfare, food stamps or SSI. Most people didn't have a television, so entertainment was everybody talking on the front porch when the day became a little cooler. It was hard, but in so many way, it was a BETTER life. More personal and simpler. I miss those days.... I miss Mama.

[@larrycounce4509]

Yall come home with us is common here in the flatwoods of Tennessee. Fair to middlen is common as well its actually comes from a grade of raw cotton. Several others you mentioned are common here as well. I left the flatwoods for 48 years and on returning much had changed but folks my age still us a lot of the old saying. Keep up the work, your vidoes are are treat, thank you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you enjoy our videos Larry!

[@paronguy]

When you'd pull up at my uncle's house, if he was in the yard, he'd holler, "Get down and tie it up!"

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Oh that's a great one!

[@jmp.t28b99]

"Get down and sit a spell", was greeting I remember.

[@kinneyelliott5615]

I heard my grandmother say fair to midland When i am asked how i am doing i say I don't think it gets any better . love your videos.

[@gregedwards1921]

Sweetheart your videos are wonderful, ivecometo love them, talk about hospitality, they are hospitality truly taught

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Greg-that is so kind!! So glad you enjoy our videos 😀