My Life in Appalachia 18

[@navigator5426]

I'm 55 and one thing I have learned about life is enjoy every moment you have because once that moment is gone, you will not get it back.

[@saner6888]

I really like these, it’s like hanging out at a neighbors house. Decorated beautifully, 6 days and counting🕊🎅🏼🕊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@debbieepperly3821]

I so enjoy getting to "spend time" with y'all. Cutting up firewood, cooking in the iron skillets, cornbread & beans, the singing, the family doing so many things together always takes me back to doing so much of the same things. Growing up in the country was a blessing I don't think I truly appreciated. The swag & little trees were so pretty! Your home is so beautiful. God bless y'all!

[@kourtnilackes7086]

This video makes me feel like a youngster again, buck dancing on plywood on the porch and singing with my Daddy. Thanks Tipper

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That's wonderful 😀

[@noahcount7132]

Your "My Life in Appalachia" videos are so full of good content and so enjoyable, Tipper. The music is always a greatly appreciated feature.

[@breathless8075]

My husband and I retired to the Appalachian Mountains in South Central Pennsylvania in Somerset, Pa. We moved here after living in Pittsburgh almost our whole life. We love it. The town of Somerset is very close to my house. So quaint and just a small town feel. Surrounded by many farms, a lot of them owned by Amish Families. So happy we chose to make the mountains our home.

[@ronhall1731]

Thanks dear friends for enlarging my world. Both of us are very lucky that we got raised the way we were. I miss my little dad oh so much. He was more than my dad, ... he was my best friend. What he taught me would fill many books. This is not only thanksgiving week but on wednesday i will celebrate my 83 birthday. Thumbs up...

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

He sounds wonderful Ron!!

[@lisaanderson2900]

You girls have a long happy life ahead of you. I had my baby at 40! You have more confidence when you're older. Wisdom. And you care much less what other people think. It's good, you'll see.

[@gregknight293]

Yall have your home beautifully decorated for CHRISTmas and God has the hills equally so. The spirit of the season is in your hearts and happiness of family and friends.

[@kevinknight470]

Thanx Tipper, tell Matt to put production wings on that wood splitter and it will help a lot, particularly when he is splitting by himself. The type I had on my splitter was fixed wings, not the lift type. The wings keep the big pieces from falling to the ground, so no bending over and lifting heavy pieces to put back on splitter, saves back and time. Plenty of instructional videos about this on you tube, God bless.

[@billpenrod6415]

Tipper I was so impressed today to receive a Christmas card in return to the one I sent you and your family , did not expect to get one back just wanted send you all something special and home made from our home to yours . God Bless you this Christmas . Rev. William Penrod.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Lol your conversation about aging. I remember my husband and I at 23 saying ok, when we come out the other side of this tunnel we will both be 53 and I screamed Nooooooo....and here I am already 54. Corey, you will 30 in a hot minute 🤣🤣🤣

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀

[@maxxbrisco]

The content covers the entirety of family, work, music, struggles, and sharing. We are blessed to have such gentile spirits whose wings lift us up so we too can soar.

[@shelleyclott6130]

What a beautiful thing to say Maxx. Merry Christmas!

[@chrispike8879]

My favorite people living their best lives ❤

[@cindypressley4285]

Tipper, I love how much you love Christmas! Your whole house is decorated, inside and out! I love how so much of your decorations come from outside in your yard and the woods. It always makes me happy to come to your house during the Christmas season. I can just sit and soak up the joy of it all!

[@alannagilmore8982]

Aww.. This makes me happy and sad for y’all.. she seemed like such a beautiful lady all the way around.. my prayers are with y’all this Christmas! ❤

[@LittleIowa]

I have a child that loves to collect rocks ,after watching one of your videos of your daughter talking about rocks I purchased my son a rock tumbler for Christmas. I hope he likes it and I hope it does well for him.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wonderful!

[@marylyn5965]

I remember when I was in my early 20s that I thought 30 was ancient. It's not. Lol. I'm in my early 50s now and time just keeps going faster and faster and faster. Beautiful playing you guys and singing. 💜

[@MarthaGonzalez-jm3vn]

When I was young,I hated sawing and chopping wood. Now I wish I had those days back. The best day's of my life.

[@lorchid23]

I love the silent shots of your natural, everyday surroundings, followed by what’s going on in the house. Perfection.. 👌🏻💯🇺🇸

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sherrywilliams409]

The landscape that you shared with us is gorgeous! Beautiful mountainous land!

[@kristieweeks3904]

Thank you for taking us along through your day! I love listening to you guys play music! We live near mountain view Arkansas. The folk music capital of the world. It's our favorite place to be just sitting around and listening to the music!

[@evelynbonner3908]

I live the Christmas tree holders Matt made for you....what a creative idea. Your home is so warm and welcoming, Tipper. Love the greening, especially the old jar and bottle collection filled with greens!

[@iamwhoiam4410]

Appalachia. I've been all over the world more than one time and have met many fine people and experienced a lot of different cultures. There is no other place in the world I would rather live than right here in Appalachia, just a few mountains over from this wonderful lady and her family. My wife is originally from Russia, and this lady influences her sometimes on how blessed she is to live in Appalachia now. Thank you for sharing another wonderful video.

[@donnakirk7455]

So peaceful! Watching you cook makes me want to break out my Mom’s cast iron skillets again, re-season them and try not to cremate everything!😁

[@ohcrapwhatsnext]

Went out for a small 32 mile bicycle ride@31 degrees... I felt very alive i must say...relaxed most of the day and now turned your channel on to listen to some great music and eating some spaghetti.... Life is great...

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that bike ride 😀

[@maryeliason1504]

The crunch of the leaves underfoot. Crispy cool air. Fall. You are all so creative & artistic.

[@donnacarmean4303]

So peaceful...home at Christmas is the best place to be. I am so glad there are folks that love the same things as I do. I enjoy the “greening “ of the house and the bottles on the porch. One year I made a Christmas tree out of the twigs in the front yard and it was the prettiest thing ever! I’m always hauling stuff home from the woods and fields. Keep on doing the videos ...really enjoy the visit.🌲🦌🍄🌾🎋🌜

[@adgraphics]

This particular video you all put out today is exceptionally soothing. Love it.

[@KW-es2bz]

You all are such a talented down to earth family.

[@Misskate-ona-bike]

These videos make my heart just ache for home. I lived in NorthEastAlabama for near 16 years and been back in California for 12. I am just yearning to get back . I sit here with tears in my eyes so many times and right now as I long for the mountains, and wood fires, and cozy in the woods with my family so full of love and hope. My children are grown and we are all across the US, so those days are gone. The memories will survive in my soul until the day I sleep for good. Thank you so very much for sharing these absolutely endearing pieces of your life with us.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so welcome!!

[@retprob]

God bless you and your family. THIS is America.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😀

[@michaelgarrity6090]

You all live in such a pretty and special place. This video really captures that. So much I love about this: the preparation of a great breakfast and supper, a ride through beautiful countryside, processing the firewood with the logsplitter, the gemstones, the pickin' and grinin' session, making your own fresh Christmas greenery pieces and the footage of the trees and sky. May you all have a wonderful Christmas.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks Tipper for sharing your stories my friend. I know the working for firewood all to well. I love your family music. We have have same life on north side of the mountains. Keep up the good work of showing our life in these mountains.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Donnie! I know we have much in common 😀

[@jeanniebair4103]

I so enjoy watching your family just living your daily life. It reminds me so much of days gone by when my family lived so similar. Now the kids are all grown and mostly moved away and so many of the old folks have gone on to heaven. It is so nice to know there are folks who actually still live like you all do and how I try to. You all are a blessing to those of us who can’t live that way because of our age or our health. God bless you all at Christmas and may your new year be better than ever, with Katy’s rock sales and Kori’s wedding coming.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!!

[@cordiscoscorner]

Tipper very nice, you guys are a light in a dark and weary world. Merry Christmas and God Bless.

[@melrose795]

I agree

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I appreciate that-thank you!!

[@Cathy-c1b]

Your daughters are so very talented in every way.

[@lindahays8444]

Watched in two parts tonight. Had to break for church. Love the little Christmas tree holders Matt made for you.

[@mrs.americanmade7452]

A Slice of Heaven your World is, soooo Peaceful

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for watching 😀

[@pamstrickland9437]

I feel God poured out an artistic anointing on your family to bring joy and beauty to brighten people’s lives. What a precious gift. Thank you for sharing.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Pam-thank you for that encouragement!! You made my day 😀

[@kathleenheimanrandolph401]

The sounds are music to my ears!

[@chasbutturini2674]

Went to the Stamey Creek ETSY store and bought my wife a pair of earrings. Looking forward to giving to Fay. Love the youtube channel and all of your family. God bless and Merry Christmas!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wonderful-thank you!!

[@thadstaples]

I love this show. I don't watch much TV anymore but I spend hours watching your show. I live in Georgia. For years, I lived in Gainesville, Ga. I fell in love with the mountains, and my wife and I spent our first five years of marriage in Gainesville. Keep up with this wonderful show.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for watching 😀

[@Rowen170]

These videos are priceless. Thank you for sharing. Any time I see a video posted from you or your girls, I stop what I'm doing and watch it. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🎄

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wow, thank you! 😀

[@russellramsay1947]

those pan cakes are workin young lady,,,,,my rescue dog and cat love ya'll. They love your stories as well as I do. Love and Merry Christmas

[@debramede3735]

Music is just so awesome. I could sit Nd listen all day. Now I want to move there!

[@Sweetpea1128]

I loved everything about this video. Your life is so good and your family is so multi-talented. The rocks, the wood splitting, the food, the music and your beautiful greenery decorations were all so enjoyable to see and hear. Thank you for sharing. ❤️🎄

[@jtsmith4800]

Nothing like a wood heat. Love your Christmas decorations.

[@benlaw4647]

The food looked awesome, perfect pancakes ! Dinner ,the cornbread looked so good! The different rocks were beautiful! Loved the singing! Love the Christmas decorations! Merry Christmas and God bless y'all always 🙏❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much Ben 😀

[@larrysmith6499]

Love how you use things on nature to decorate

[@pvjohnson52]

Well, I don’t know where to begin. It was all great. Especially the supper meal. Thanks for sharing

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

At minute mark 32:00, I paused the video and stared as I went back to my childhood in North Carolina and sat on the swing in the evening and just stared and wondered as a child does. I was such a happy little girl. Things changed for all of us 5 children when my parents decided to leave the rural life and go live in a city and not in a good way. But, I can't blame my parents for doing what made them happy. People often say 'life is what you make it'.....but, not always.

[@sherikellyblair2262]

Tipper, I love your decorating style! It’s simple, beautiful, and heartfelt. Merry Christmas❤️

[@Jean-ko4xv]

A little of this and a little of that along with some hard work, good food and some mighty fine music + singing made a great half hour movie!!! God Bless. Jean

[@SharpCats371]

Good Advent Merry Christmas🎄🕊

[@suemyers7685]

I love when these videos come out. So calming. Love all the various subject matter, too. How many loads does it take for a season of firewood to get you through? We used to use our woodburner that is piped through the house. We cut, and split the wood ourselves. Hard work. Great looking food, Katie's r rocks are gorgeous. My dad cut me birch rounds many years ago for santas I used to make. I have some left. Love the white pine tree idea! Thank you Pressley family. 🎄🎄🎄

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Sue!! The amount of wood all depends on the winter. It hasn't been very cold this year so far 😀

[@dipstick5869]

A lot of what I call Fun work around the house! Enjoyed all of the different Topics, from working, cooking, singing and all. I have my Grandmother's Turkey platter which is almost identical to the one you have hanging up Tipper!🙂 🍪🎄

[@jackiemartin5441]

Beautiful day. You are like the family down the road that I haven’t met yet. Thank you for a peek. It’s a wonderful life.

[@edieparastatides9403]

I love your kitchen party with all the playing and singing!!

[@jamesmanley9521]

Now that is some good living,good music also. Thank you for keeping your way of life alive.

[@diannehoffman7726]

Tipper... I really enjoy these everyday life in Appalachia videos! Keep'em coming and of course thank you for letting us peek in !

[@walrusgumboot7243]

I absolutely love the Stanley Brothers cover of "Ridin' On That Midnight Train" that you all do!

[@leighflorkevich9916]

Katie's stones are just gorgeous! I'm going to take a look at what all she has for sale online! I love your decorations Tipper, they are so sweet and look like the kind we used when I was a kid and they just make everything so warm and homey. My Mom worked in our local flower shop for years as a floral designer and we used to go out in the woods to pick up pine cones and greenery to make swags and wreaths. I didn't decorate this year due to losing my husband in July, but next year I'm sure I'll feel much better and I'll get back in the swing of things. 🎄

[@marilynpeppers1356]

It takes a while to transition from loving our person in the flesh to loving them in the spirit. You took flowers to the cemetery, I bet. I write notes on vases or containers. (My husband and I buried our child many years ago.) It helps me.🎄💜🎄

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Leigh. I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband. I just can't imagine.

[@leighflorkevich9916]

@@CelebratingAppalachia I am relying on the Lord, Tipper. He is so good to me and we all know that this world is tough, but Jesus came to save us and we'll all be together again in our true home... Heaven! God bless y'all and Merry Christmas!

[@leighflorkevich9916]

@@marilynpeppers1356 God bless you! I am disabled and not able to get out and about right now. I have my husband's ashes, which is oddly comforting. I also have what I call "the three " F's". Faith, family and friends and those get me by and help me tremendously. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@marilynpeppers1356]

@@leighflorkevich9916 …🌟🎄🌟 I would not have my child, or any of my loved ones, come back to this earth for one second, Leigh. I much prefer to go to them! It is our most wonderful hope…to be with them in Heaven. One day, hopefully sooner rather than later, you will be able to awaken and greet the morning for a few minutes longer each day before your heart is stabbed with grief when you realize he’s not in the next room. In the meantime, we will grieve, but not like those who have no hope…because we do have hope. Christmas blessings to you, my friend. 🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟

[@basilsage1313]

So many subjects covered, my favorite videos.

[@kims.1869]

I love listening to you play your music. You are so talented.

[@cheryllamb8831]

First, the pancakes were perfect! Enjoyed some of your daily activities too. I remember when I heated with wood and all that entails, but it sure is nice. I miss making greenery. There isn't much of that here where I live now. When I was still in the PNW I could gather all I wanted. Thank you for another fine video. Merry Christmas 🕊🛷🧣☃️❄🎄🎅

[@CanadianMapleleaf]

I also love those paintings, it has a Vangough look to them both.

[@Figgatella]

Loved this so much! Beans and cornbread amazing. Takes me back.🥰God Bless y’all and have a Merry Christmas!

[@rhondabutler4172]

Y’all work so hard to keep your place nice and warm too. I hope you get to rest well at night. 🎄💕

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Hard work always helps me sleep better 😀

[@robertgann900]

A good life indeed. Beautiful!

[@rosewhitley4405]

I. LOVE ALL THE STORIES ABOUT APPLICIAN LIFE! IT IS SO INTERESTING!! IT SEEMS LIKE A GREAT PLACE TOO LOVE! I LOVE THE GARDENS AND THE COOKING VIDEOS! I CAN WATCH THIS FOR HOURS!

[@craigcottingham35]

I believe you have captured the very essence of Christmas. Good food Good song. Simple decorative touch to bring on the festive season.❤️🙏

[@shelbygrindstaff1101]

I live in a town close to Charlotte NC but I have family in Waynesville NC a beautiful town in the Appalachian mountains. I’m always a little envious of those who live in the mountains. Your channel makes me feel at home. ♥️

[@cathyrichmond6178]

Thank you for sharing a look at life in Appalachia. Loved the music it reminds me of gatherings at my grandparents.

[@deloreswatkins9844]

I love the picture with snow on it

[@bobsternvogel5550]

Tree looks great, food looks tasty, musical performance was outstanding, and the segment on Katie's jewelry was interesting.

[@Cathy-c1b]

My sweet, dear Grandmother, B.B. loved Silverqueen corn. She was born in 1895.

[@enjoylife1176]

Tipper, now I'm hungry after all the cooking. Ya'll made my day. Merry Christmas.

[@Shaden0040]

Beautiful Tree you have. I especially love the antlers as a tree topper.

[@robroberts1473]

Yay! My favorite series on your channel, though the mountain path readings are a very close 2nd. 🎄

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you like them! Thank you 😀

[@dianemac3768]

In a time of personal need for comfort.....this video took my depressions away and gave peace......thank you all..............

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Diane 😀

[@heathkinn]

Nice paintings and really nice Christmas decor…love it all!!!

[@stephanieridge9402]

Thanks so much for letting us see a glimpse into your Appalachian Life ❤️

[@yippinyahoiionetnnedrager3398]

Awesome. Thanks you for that beautiful gift. ya'll sound great. Staying warm, healthy and strong playing with the fire wood. It always burns twice. Once when ya cut and split it and again in the stove. God bless ya'll. 🇺🇸 God bless America 🇺🇸

[@OldWaysGardeningandPrepping]

Another great video. Love the idea of the little trees. Also about the trailer hitch I know all about Jimmy Riggen things to make them work. Learned first hand from my Father. Breakfast and supper looked wonderful. Take care and have a blessed evening. ❤️🍀

[@sherryhyde565]

What a beautiful life you have! You so deserve it! Be blessed 🌿

[@journeyofamidwestquilter]

I had just put on a pan of cornbread when I watched you pouring your mix into your skillet. I love hearing that "sizzle" the mix makes when it hits that hot cast iron pan; that's when you know your cornbread is going to be really good! I loved your family playing and singing. I am trying to learn to play the ukulele, and my husband is getting me a Kalimba for Christmas. I love music and have always wanted to play an instrument. Maybe between those two, I will be able to work something out. 😊 Merry Christmas and God bless you all! ❤️

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that sizzle too 😀 Good luck with the playing-it's so much fun 😀 Merry Christmas!

[@Suleclo]

Such peace and harmony.

[@csnanny1882]

Beautiful rocks, my father in law collected rocks, I remember he made a trip to somewhere I think in N. Carolina to look for them. He also made jewelry from them. He made each of us girls some. God bless.

[@missouribroad978]

We are deep in storm clean up mode after baseball sized hail over the weekend. I watched your videos last night to try to take my mind off of our busy week ahead and they were just what the Dr. ordered. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Sorry to hear about the storm!

[@missouribroad978]

@@CelebratingAppalachia Thank you!

[@comfortcreekranch4948]

I love the little wooden disk to hold pine boughs to make Christmas trees! We have a lot of Pine Trees here too. Not sure what the name is, but they are the long needles, I guess about 10" long, and medium size pine cones. Loved the video as usual, thank y'all for sharing! 🌼🌿

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@deanlibby5878]

Love the rocks, they were beautiful. Then you made me hungry lol. And that last number just topped it all off, sound really great! 😃

[@garybrunet6346]

Great video. Katie’s knowledge of rocks is fascinating! 😊🇨🇦

[@dennissmallwood9592]

Beautiful tree and delicious food. A little hint from a florist when using fresh products. Hot melt glue will turn loose when exposed to cold and then heat and cold. Look for Oasis floral adhesive. It will glue fresh flowers and greenery and doesn’t release with temperature changes.

[@garybrunet6346]

Enjoyed your company! Thank you! 😊🇨🇦🌲Merry Christmas

[@tonteek1936]

Woah! That picking sounds good! 👍. Brings back memories of get togethers with my grandmas family. 🙂

[@robertmoore2049]

I’m so very glad and grateful that you are blessed and gifted by God to play these great instruments, to keep traditional music alive and well. Its beautiful 🎼 🎶🎵🎶🎵! By the way I can play three things! CDs, tapes, and the radio! 🤣 Plus. pure creativity just flows from everyone!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀 Thank you Robert!!

[@gammgammx3174]

Just wanted to let you know what a joy watching your videos have been in our life. I feel like I know you and your wonderful girls. Your family is a true blessing.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@AtyPical1313]

How I would have wished for a log splitter, as even when I was pregnant, had to split logs by hand to make sure we could heat the house during the winters in the North, and it took a few months to make sure we had enough to get through all the cold months. It is cool how you show that not everyone can just turn a dial on a thermostat for heat. (Which I love now, no cleaning out the ashes, worrying about the Flue or Creosote buildup in the Chimney!)

[@ellenkimberlin5036]

I just love everything in this video. Love your decorations.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@duaneholcomb8408]

That ham made me hungry. I'm gonna get me some and cook it for breakfast. With scramble eggs. And cheese. And maybe some streek gravey. I think hobbies are good for a person I like wood carving. That's one my hobbies. It gives me Somthing to do and keeps my mind off of bad thoughts. And boredom. Hey like always I enjoy seeing what y'all do thanks for sharing. God bless and take care ,,,

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Duane! Wood carving is a great hobby 😀