My Life in Appalachia 29 - Soaking Up the Last of Summer

Along with celebrating and preserving Appalachian heritage and culture I'm always hoping to shine a light on the good life that I live in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina. I hope you enjoy this peek into my life.
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Song my brother Paul is singing: What a Wonderful Savior is He
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[@LittleOcasioHomestead]

Love how peaceful your videos are even when you're working hard thank you for sharing this 😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I'm so glad! 😀

[@psenisen]

Me too.

[@lisabennett2199]

Yes, peaceful describes them perfectly.

[@nicholasreid977]

By the way what variety of green bean do you grow ?

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

@@nicholasreid977 Several different old varieties, but the majority of them is rattlesnake beans 😀

[@lynnclark4208]

Thank you, Paul, for taking the time to play and sing . Praise the LORD. THANK YOU, JESUS.

[@marthawalton8370]

Please buy Matt a wood splitter! Talk him into one. He is going to suffer later on! Love your videos. I binge watch on Sunday! ❤❤

[@dcb805]

He has a splitter,he was using it and it don’t hurt to get a little exercise splitting wood😊

[@dcb805]

When we freeze corn we cut the stalk end off as well as the silk end ,remove a few shucks,place the ears in freezer bags and freeze.When you get ready to cook it the silks will come off when you shuck it. It will taste garden fresh

[@lindathewordlady3204]

What a blessed family you have. Love the beauty, the gratefulness on your faces with each harvest great or small. Paul's face shines when he sings about the Lord. May God continue to hold you beneath His wings.

[@patriciahorne1522]

Your garden is so beautiful. It all seems so peaceful where you live. It’s like watching the Waltons without the drama. ❤

[@vernareed2692]

Love the foggy morning and night!! Not good to drive in though, especially when deer might be beside the road! Love the early morning frost, everything white,the crisp air!! That's MANY dollars worth of nourishing delicious beautiful food in just few minutes!!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Verna 😀

[@TheRealSubourbonMermaid]

This video kept me saying "Oooooh!". 🤩 Oooh, new drone! Nice! Oooh, those biscuits look divine...and one for Olive! Oooh, beautiful harvest! Oooh, kombucha...oh wait, ooooh Keifer water! Oooh, PICKLES! YUM! Oooh, look at Matt go! Oooh, pretty flowers! Oooh, pretty beans! Oooooh, music! Love the lyrics ✝ Aww, it's over.

[@missouribroad978]

Those purple beans are like opening a Christmas present. So pretty! Love your drone shots of your beautiful place!

[@AmynAL]

We all need peace, family and a song about Jesus. Thank you Tipper.

[@terrilocke6225]

Paul’s music is always so comforting. I have anxiety and listening to Paul sing is better than any medication I’ve ever taken. You have a lovely family Tipper, I wish everyone could live as peacefully as you do. The new baby doesn’t realize yet what a loving family he’s coming into, what a fortunate little fellow he’ll be. Tipper, where can we send gift for the baby? Do you have a post office box? I’d sure appreciate it. Thank you !

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀 I'm so glad you enjoy Paul's music! Thank you for the kind words. You can reach Katie at PO Box 83 Brasstown, NC 28902. Have a wonderful day!

[@rosenix2804]

Such a beautiful video with different segments and I love your videos ,they are so real and peaceful.Paul has such a peace and beautiful voice God is Great!,

[@MrsEyes512]

Matt should probably ask Santa for a gas log splitter for Christmas this year. ❤ That's a lot of hard work!! The beginning of this video was lovely. 😊 As always, continued prayers for everyone. ❤

[@collins5038]

What a wonderful ending…….Paul singing and the flowing creek.

[@kentsmith1507]

Greetings from North Texas! We're waiting on a cold front this week to welcome the Autumn. Many blessings on you and your families!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Oh I know you'll enjoy the cooler air 😀

[@joannethomas5729]

I live in Forney, I hope we have rain this week!!

[@kentsmith1507]

@@joannethomas5729 I think I'll believe it when I see it! Take care!

[@pentre33]

Ms Tipper, your life looks like a dream come true in my eyes, I am so happy for y’all ♥️✝️🇺🇸

[@Psalmonetwentyone]

Great video! Your production quality keeps going up and up!!! Growing up I was somewhat ashamed to say I was from Appalachia. You have helped me see the beauty and value of our culture. Thank you! 😀

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Much appreciated!

[@jeannieamos1102]

After a good long day of seeing MY GREAT AUNT FAYE from California and the rest of my crazy crew, minus great aunt Edith from Chicago, it’s nice to just sit back and relax and watch the good ole Pressley family.

[@janicegrogg9710]

Next 3 days in the 80s in north Indiana then dropping in the 60 going to love that🙏🏻🙏🏻💕

[@ramonahierholzer3163]

😊 Oh how I love to hear Paul sing those beautiful songs!! ❤🥰🙏

[@staceydoten845]

Love to you all….so wonderful to hear Paul….great way to spend part of a Sunday afternoon. Take care! 💛🤗

[@robinhaupt9119]

Thank you for sharing Tipper. Love those pretty beans!

[@PJRMamawJo]

Thank you all for sharing your life with us! So enjoy it & the singing & playing are so beautiful. We need to see & hear the girls more often. Bless each & everyone.

[@teresa92614]

Hey Tipper , Matt and girls! I watch everyday and I watch all day long during the week I was recovering from surgery...I think I'm all caught up now. My Georgia grandmother taught me to cook and I've loved the cooking & canning videos so much. God bless each of you!

[@cia7746]

You guys- these videos just keep getting better. The cinematography is phenomenal. God Bless ya'll

[@marthawalton8370]

Thank you Paul for singing for us!!❤❤

[@perrywarren8743]

Paul’s singing was a wonderful end to this video 👌🏻❤️

[@Needlewich]

I’d never heard of kefir water before watching your videos!! I guess I don’t really understand why kefir water?? Thanks for sharing last bounty…was a lot. Added bonus was Paul singing that beautiful song!! God bless and much love! 💕🤗🙏🏻

[@Nagap08]

. Happy Sunday 😊😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Hope you've had a good day 😀 Thank you for watching!

[@Nagap08]

. Oh the pleasure is mine , your videos are therapy with all that peace and wisdom and understanding you share. 🕊️ 🙏

[@lindahays8444]

I live seeing the harvest and the keifer waters. Matt getting ready to heat the house with the wood. Enjoyed this very much . Thank you Tipper and family.

[@garymason7517]

A simple life is a joyous life. Blessings to all.

[@cindyeastbourn7642]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow………

[@jackiemartin5441]

Please tell Santa to bring Matt a new log splitter for Christmas!

[@lindakoon8694]

Getting wood split for winter. Matt is a good wood splitter. I bet the next day he was sore. Loved this montage of days.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Wow, did you get a drone? The foggy trees are magnificent! Here is why the mountains are called The Smokies.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Yes we did! Thanks for watching 😀

[@mags102755]

Matt has great aim with that axe I gotta say! Tipper your latest haul of cukes, peppers, and tomatoes looked appetizing. Paul, thanks for the lovely song. If both of you are preparing for winter, (sigh) I guess autumn must be here. Thanks as always for sharing.

[@bluebird218bn]

Matt is a dead-eye with that go-devil! He’s amazing. Love this video.

[@nancywigmore3845]

Thank you so much for sharing God's beautiful bountiful blessings ! It does the heart good to walk along with you this morning...This old country lady at heart for the past 29 years has lived in the city...and oh what an uplifting, joyful to visit here with you each day. The watermelon you cut brought back to my memory of daddy's watermelon field. He grew Charleston Grey melons. We sold them out beside the road for 25¢ each or 5 for $1.00. Again. Thanks so much. God bless y'all! Love in Christ and prayers Have a beautiful day!

[@91210paige]

That Gravy looks Yummy! Even if I think Butter is a vegetable I eat so much of it.

[@lisablankenship833]

Great video! So many beautiful sights -- the great drone footage, the beautiful flowers, getting to see and hear the creek. You and Matt make a great team. Great to see family working together and enjoying it. Also, loved Paul's singing and playing. Beautiful song. ❤🙂

[@zaneyoung238]

wonderful video... so peaceful and calming for a Sunday night. Thanks as always for sharing!!

[@christyjohnson6967]

The last harvest is the most bittersweet. Knowing we have to wait. But before long we plan for the next. 😢 and on we go. Blessings to all. Your family and those of us who love you.

[@pamweese4724]

Hello from Ohio! My husband and I love your channel.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Hello 😀 So glad you enjoy our video! Thank you 😀

[@krissyjohnson5551]

Great videou just love the Sunday videos thanks for sharing. 😊

[@rhondabutler4172]

Where has the summer gone?☺️🤷🏼‍♀️. I know you’re ready for a bit of rest after working hard for so long. I wish we sang that type of music at our church. Just lovely.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it Rhonda 😀

[@oliviaparton8613]

Your flower garden is so beautiful ❤

[@brendaschenck859]

As always, I enjoyed everything, from beautiful scenery, your cooking, harvesting, working & ending with a beautiful hymn ❤ its all so peaceful 😊 We are back home. from our trip to Robbinsville …we had gorgeous weather all week, rode our motorcycle through those beautiful mountains every day ❤ we ate at Lynn’s Place in Robbinsville several times, she is in “Our State” magazine, October issue…she gave me a copy & I got her to autograph it…I asked about Satterfield’s nursery , she said they were closed for the season (I was hoping to get pansies) I really noticed how the leaves were starting to change colors everyday….i know in couple of weeks they will be beautiful…. I still thought everything I saw was beautiful ❤ Still praying for Granny, and all of your family ❤

[@lelathompson5989]

I got my cook book I love it thank you god bless you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Yay! So glad you like it 😀

[@beckywilson9443]

Y'all are so blessed to live in such a beautiful place! 😊

[@swoodhaus]

Beautiful video. Great variety of your garden and everyday life. The production is excellent. Thanks again for sharing!

[@judyavants7928]

Watching you 2 make me remember my mother & my granddaddy setting out doing things like that. My grandmother wasn't able to do anything but she would help break up beans.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Thank You 🙏 Paul 🙏✝️🙏

[@michellebilodeau3882]

It's October 1st and we still are picking tomatoes from our garden. We live up here in Northern Illinois on the Wisconsin border and it was 84 degrees today which is about 14 degrees above normal. But I'm not complaining because we're still getting tomatoes and peppers. I love seeing the things you harvest from your garden.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So wonderful you're still getting tomatoes 😀 Thank you!

[@yuvondaseal6736]

As usual, love the video 😊😊 Every second brought peace to my heart and mind. I've had one of those weeks when , if you couldn't depend upon Christ you would try to "run away". No matter, God is Good no matter whatever is happening. Sending much love and prayers for you and yours. Especially for Grannie....❤❤❤❤

[@laurafromme4103]

Such a beautiful life! Loved the drone footage!

[@frankscarborough1428]

Thanks enjoyed as always feel like I've visited with friends

[@wandalester8624]

God bless you all! What a wonderful Saviour to me!!! Beautiful song, God given voice, Paul.

[@rebeccadavis6812]

Really beautiful scenes of the trees in the beginning, going up and then coming back down. Y'all do a good job filming and editing and putting your videos together. Those tomatoes look really good. Never heard that about the corn being a run out. When I was little if I had a corn cob like that my mother would tell me it was a snaggle tooth - to be funny and so that I would still eat it : ) The kefir looks good, and your new find with the green/white scuppernong grapes too. Another song I have not heard and I like that one too. Y'all have the best songs.

[@juliemcolgan1446]

Loved this video, the sound of that spilt in wood is always nice to hear! Now is all I smell is mayo on fresh toasted bread!! The sounds of the crickets is heavenly oh no now the creek!!! Okay ill stop here this whole video is great sounds!!!

[@terrykrall]

The x27 is an excellent tool. Start from the outside and work yourself to the inside.

[@mariadewey4369]

Wow! What a beautiful video. A little bit of everything. You have no idea how much you bless me through them. I’ve had some hard last days. Watching them is like being a little bit in Heaven. Thank you. ❤️🙏🏼🇨🇷

[@jaessongee8864]

I love the early morning mist, it's so magical!!!!..... in a way it's sort of a garden of Edan or as close as is possible.....

[@OkieJammer2736]

What a lush bounty of veg from your garden. Just lovely!

[@stevieray7203]

Someone got a drone for retirement! I’d better be careful or mine will want one too 🤣

[@RobertRichey-km2xl]

Thanks for helping us focus and reflect on more important things of life.

[@rolandpinette9946]

I've enjoyed every one of these, Tipper, starting with #1. May you, Matt, and the family have a wonderful week!

[@debbiegilbert1961]

Oh my goodness what a beautiful voice Paul has, his song so touched my heart❤️

[@melissacurran5480]

Loved the drone video with the trees and fog. I bet Granny loves hearing Paul singing.

[@Cat_Lover365]

Thank you for giving us a special blessing this Sunday. ❤ Rest well, sleep well and be well dear friends.

[@LikesQuilts]

Thank you for sharing another video of one of the most beautiful places in the world. You made each task look so easy and satisfying. Matt almost made the wood splitting look easy, but speaking from experience I would have to say it's not very easy. Enjoyed Paul's song.

[@alexmiles40]

I'm so disappointed. I was hoping to retire and move to Appalachia. Ya'll's home prices are as high as Phoenix, AZ! Guess I'll just visit every once in awhile. Maybe things will change later on. Good video. THX

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@stacycollins2760]

I love the creek scene at the end….. so beautiful ❤

[@patsyerrington]

Love this, it quiets the soul. ❤🙏

[@keeptrying5962]

I love to hear Paul sing and play, so glad that was in this. Enjoyed watching about the Kefir water. Jealous you still have those nasturtium; if we still had those, husband might be eating them (I make him sound crazy, always talking about how much he likes to snack on those, lolol). THANK YOU TIPPER, much love to y'all. 🙌🏼 💞

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀 I love to snack on them too. Thank you for watching!

[@steemerxaxon1643]

NOTHING... any better than COUNTRY LIVING & OH my Gee!!! What a voice & singer the guy at the end.... AWESOME VIDEO!!!! thanks for sharing

[@rosaleacorle2854]

God blessed you with a wonderful voice Paul. Take care and God bless you always.

[@Redstagwsmnp]

Always such great peaceful videos

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you enjoy it 😀

[@beckyhilst4893]

I love that you don’t waste anything. That’s how I was raised too.❤️

[@BlacEyedPriest765]

It's very pretty there 😊😊God bless you and yours.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you! You too!

[@BlacEyedPriest765]

@@CelebratingAppalachia 😀

[@lindareinking5326]

So enjoyed the video. Beautiful scenery, bounty, cooking and music. Love it❤❤

[@charcolv3897]

A beautiful, peaceful summer and daily life montage! Thank you. ❤

[@debbiehills2928]

❤love the sunday videos. Prayers for you all and granny too!😊❤❤

[@terifarmer5066]

Love, this, not only that the food is been prepared wonderful, but also clean - just so satisfying to watch. -- All the surroundings! Each one works well together, in your garden ...and are, Clean Thank you! However, I So appreciate the vegetables, although i was raised in Kentucky eating (Back Fat),,,, I been living in California, an changed my Lifestyle Thank you! Vegetarian, 😋Love your Garden, Sunday day of rest, God Bless !

[@BlessingsfromNorthIdaho]

I love the beginning with the fog. Now that it’s fall here we’re having the fog come up 😊it’s so pretty through the trees. I grew Blacktail Mountain watermelon this year and they were so sweet and delicious. They’re about the size of that melon you had. I’m going to try them next year in the grow bags too. We’ve got this winter’s wood in. Already starting on next year’s. Matt needs a splitter. I’m praying for Granny and you and your family? Y’all have had a tough year but the Lord is with you.❤. TeresaSue.

[@carlawilliams7727]

The proper way to put away corn is to boil for 9 minutes then cut off put in a baggie and put just enough water in the bag so that when you tie the baggie the water covers the corn. Always use twistie tie wraps. You use regular baggies not ziplock. Ziplock only keeps for a short time . Twist the baggie tight then twist on tie wrap then twist the baggie more and double it creating a U and using the same tie wrap twist tie again. This method will keep your corn fresh for years with zero freezer taste and taste fresh cut years later. You can cut off the ziplocks for baggies or sandwich bags cut off off work great if you cannot find regular freezer baggies. Been done this way in Appalachia for hundred years

[@JoeyCalico-ne2ei]

Amen, that's what's up, beautiful garden, family, working the homestead and singing praises to God

[@CarolynnMc01]

Thank you for the fantastic video today. I loved it! Everything from your breakfast to the kei9fer and the garden work ! I loved the song at the ending. Hugs

[@collins5038]

This was a wonderful video. You all have really honed in on the absolute beauty of where you live…..it is a visual delight.

[@katelorson4123]

Did not expect the praise music! That man can sing!

[@homesteadingpastor]

Enjoyed this variety video Miss Tipper. Thanks for sharing with us. 😇🙏🏻🙌🏻❤️

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Pastor Lon 😀

[@lisabeal8615]

Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us. Very peaceful. Prayers for Granny and all of you. God bless.

[@karensweet6530]

I love Kefir Water! I haven't made any in along time. I need to make some! It's so good and refreshing and good for you! Mmmm! You got a good bounty out the garden. Even with All ya'll had going on this year, ya'll've had a good garden! Thank you Paul for the song! I never tire hearing some good gospel music! Praying for Granny and ya'll . . God Bless. 🙏🙏❤❤👏👏

[@jennawarkentin7782]

Love your sweet family and all things Appalachia. I feel bad about anyone calling you a sell out. You provide so much enjoyment for your viewers so much information on your channel! You are lovely and I pray all the best for you and your family.

[@susandavis1205]

Everything looks good

[@Susieqski]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the piece about the kiefer water🙂. And the pickles,! I could hear how crunchy they are and immediately my mouth started watering! You folk are wonderful, and though you may wonder at us wanting to watch your videos, I can honestly say, kind and good folk like yourselves are what we need more of in this world! God bless you, your family, your friends, and your viewers 😊

[@janetsherwood7210]

Love this video. The variety, the quality, & seeing love ~ at work. Thank you Tipper & sweet family. God's blessings to you all! 💜

[@emilyneal7888]

A beautiful life full of God’s blessings. Thanks for sharing and the song at the end was icing on the cake.

[@beckyb.4592]

He is a wonderful Savior... even in the bad times. Thank you Jesus ❤✝️

[@richki.24]

love this channel ....

[@phyllispitts6656]

I have enjoyed this video! It has a little bit of everything in it pertaining to videos. Cooking, harvesting, prepping for fall/winter, and music and singing! Thanks for sharing!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kellypbr7742]

You should keep and dry out some of that corn silk, it has medicinal properties that help with urinary problems, use as a tea.