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[@joycewilson3787]

My son's friend's grandmother told us ,"The more you have, the more you have to take care of. I find this to be true in my old age.

[@michale539]

Another saying from my Appalachian childhood... regarding cats... "Nervous as a cat in a room full of Rocking Chairs"

[@ilovecats9336]

I grew up hearing, nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

[@MamaStyles]

Said in Canada too when I was growing up 😂

[@TheJagjr4450]

my dad always says "If IF was a skiff we could all go for a boat ride"

[@terrycowley966]

Talking about clothes reminds me of our long ago church picnics. It was late July, but all the old farm men would be wearing overalls, straw hats and long sleeved shirts buttoned up tight. They would line up against the shady side of the school building and smoke pipes. To this day, the slightest whiff of pipe tobacco takes me right back. God is so kind to give us a way to go back and visit old times❤

[@annettegraff8323]

My grandma said"the faster I go...the behinder I hh get! " 😂

[@enlightenedhummingbird4764]

When something doesn't go according to plan, my African husband says "everyday can't be Sunday." 😁

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that!

[@JUDYPATRICK-vf9ql]

I Always Heard You Can Take A Horse To Water,But You Can't Make Them Drink. If We Left The Door Open Daddy Would Say You Weren't Raised In A Barn.Or Close The Door Your Letting The Flies In....

[@mandypicard587]

You being you Tipper, I thought you'd like this one too. I found it written on an old wooden match box under our house in Western Australia. "When the world wearies and society does not satisfy, there is always the garden" We made a garden bench and wrote the saying on it to remind us and those who come after to appreciate the wonder of the garden 🥰🥰

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that so much!!

[@pathoward5721]

AMEN 🙏

[@ldevo6750]

I just love that ❤

[@debbiemorgan6701]

I love that. I may have to paint that on a bench of my own, if you don't mind.

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Glad you got some rain! So good for those beautiful gardens. 😊 When I was young, my mom used to tell me "Don't criticize anyone else until you clean up your own backyard". 🙃

[@jsellick6468]

Tipper, when I would ask my grandmother where she was going, she would say, “I’m going crazy…….you want to come along?”

[@loubelle385]

That’s funny! Never heard that. Have a great week! ♥️

[@debbiemorgan6701]

I said that to my children and my Granddaughters.

[@michellebryant4730]

Love these sayings! Love this one, Remember who you are, and whose you are. As believers, we really need to remember who we belong to in this life and the next life to come. ❤️

[@tigger402]

Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.

[@deniseking843]

“Pray! But keep rolling toward shore.” Meaning God would expect us to pray but also but in the work!

[@aryan1956]

Thinking it's a cultural thing. I never ever saw any men in my family wear shorts or even bare feet or shirtless until I was 14 Daddy took Granny & Ma to Hawaii. He wore shorts there. He passed in 2013 at 88 years old & I never ever saw his bare chest & only ever saw his bare feet once in my life. He always wore work pants too. No blue jeans ever. And a suit to church.

[@1LittleNonna]

We were not allowed to go outside without shoes. Grandma said we would get worms. I still cringe when my grandkids play barefoot!

[@aryan1956]

@@1LittleNonna Ma used to say we would get worms from bare feet. I was always bare foot tho. We went as far as taking leather sting, tying it around our middle toe then up our foot & around our ankle so it looked like we had sandals on when we went into a store.

[@thelmastrickland8240]

I really enjoy your videos, I'm not from Appalachia but a lot of the things you share remind me of my family when I was coming up, when someone would sneeze my Grandma would say "scat kitty cat" I said it at school when I was in about the 3rd grad and some mean ole kids made fun of me for it LOL .When my Aunt didn't want to have to do something she's say " I'd rather watch the grass grow" . When I was a kid my Papa would always say you can't run from your troubles because where ever you go, there you are. meaning you're probably the root of the trouble. So many of these I sayings are so timeless and it doesn't matter where you're from. I look forward to these every Monday. Thank you.

[@AliceCorbett-ej1bl]

“Going to London to visit the queen” is from a nursery rhyme called Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where Have You Been.

[@tracymcgrath1192]

Tipper ! You have the most beautiful skin ! I worked in dermatology for years in my younger years! I, as a redhead, wish I paid attention to the sunscreen lectures we gave our patients! No sunblock in the 70s and 80s, and oh my …. The 90s and …. So at 51 next month, I was blessed with my first skin cancer next month to my eye. Big surgery with barely a scar. Thank the good Lord. I can now expect more of the same to pop up. I have a hat, sunblock, and a linen shirt with sleeves to walk my beagle Joey😂 I have turned into my mother with the giant sunglasses I was so embarrassed she wore when I was young😂 For a gardener, you have zero sun damage! Good genetics play a role too 😉

[@grandmapam]

Yes, I agree that Tipper does have beautiful skin.

[@susanschuck8124]

She is a beautiful woman! I like the way her eyes are bright!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You all are so kind! I have a lot of sun damage on my face I wish had took better care of it 😊 thank you

[@dothatch5147]

I have brown sun damage from many years in the sun. The tan fades every winter but the sunspots are forever. I recently was told that collider oil would fade them and coconut oil. I have got the coconut oil if it doesn’t work at least I will smell good. I would have never thought that you have sun damage . Tipper I think you are so pretty.

[@janh519]

I enjoy all of your wonderful posts, Tipper, and especially this one! In the area where I was raised, the “sayings” were very much like the ones you mentioned. I always have loved hearing people say them, too. My grandmother knew tons of them and I really enjoyed hearing her say them. As a child, I didn’t realize how much truth was in most of them!

[@swoodhaus]

We always said "Gesundheit" when someone would sneeze, as I am German and thats all we knew. Love the words of wisdom. Really enjoy Monday mornings with you live. Thanks Tipper!

[@auntminervasikler7764]

Marriage wisdom: Regarding in-laws. Women: Regardless of what is going on in your husband's family or husband, when asked by your own family, do not disclose it. You (either male or female) will get over it. It will be harder for them to get over it.

[@dyanne4246]

Some of the best words of wisdom I ever heard came from my daddy. Kids & teenagers are always trying to be like everybody else. He said, "You do not have to conform to this world." In my later years I realized how right he was.

[@cynthiapena1141]

Hello Tipper. Although I don't comment much.. I listen A LOT! Thank you for always sharing these wonderful sayings, little kernels of truth and wisdom. I truly enjoy these, along with your wonderful readings. Have a Blessed week!🙏☕🙏

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks for listening 😊

[@phyllissalcido1846]

Yes, you should write a book of sayings. I would buy it for sure. My mother would say some of these wisdoms.❤

[@MargaretMartin-z6c]

Heard scat cat your tails in the gravy is something I heard all my life. East Tennessee

[@MichelleWilliams-rg6mn]

My son had one of his friends over one day and they were talking about things parents say and this young boy said his dad always says this as he or his brothers and sisters are leaving the house. "Remember who you are and to whom you belong" in other words you are a part of this family and you are a child of God. I thought this was very wise and now I use this with my boys.

[@sandysaldano1818]

I was born in eastern KY and my granny always said scat there Tom. Your tail’s in the gravy.

[@ellencraig7109]

First of all I received a membership from someone and I want to thank the person who gifted it. “Scat Tom your tails on fire was a variation from my childhood. Also Ms Tipper a dryer sheet near your chest will help keep gnats away. I’m physically disabled and home bound and I love your visits and also the girls. My name is Ellen and I appreciate all of your prayers.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Ellen! We appreciate you!!

[@holbriland6584]

My grandmothers would both say "scat" after us kids would sneeze. They were both from Arkansas but their parents had roots in Kentucky and Alabama. I'm fascinated with languate too and how it migrates with people.

[@pineywoodsgirl7233]

I remember folks saying "scat you cat your tails on fire!" I kinda think I never knew WHY they said it tho. Lol

[@annettegraff8323]

Dad used to say "if wishes were horses, we'd all be kings!" 😂

[@pattivanderhart2221]

I would often call a teacher "mom" accidently because of their closeness and influence on us kids. Along the lines of "remember who you are," I often have told my kids "remember who you belong to" meaning God. In order for them to think about it in the face of temptation.

[@charlesbush9298]

My Mama used to have a saying, especially when she didn't feel too good. She would say "I feel so unnecessary". Ethel Mae was a trip....

[@debrasharp510]

Hi from over the mountain in Knoxville! I got that little rain with a short storm like you did and I was likewise happy - I only have flowers, but they enjoyed the drink! Love your visits; keep up the great work!! Hi to Granny and the girls!

[@susans5096]

Some lyrics from my favorite band DMB. What i want is what I’ve not got but what I need is all around me.

[@ConnieBrown-gu6bb]

When my aunt would sneeze she would say “here I am”. She told us that in the old days people believed when you sneezed your soul left the body so she would say “ here I am” so her soul would know where her body was…

[@cheryl3978]

Hi Tipper! This is Cheryl Hutson. Just wanted to tell you I am reading a book by John Parris called These Storied Mountains. There is a chapter about corn and how it was used back in the old days and it made me think of you and Matt. It is a wonderful read if you haven’t already read it.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That’s a great book 😊 thank you for thinking of us!

[@hootyhoot590]

My husband's family always said "Scat Cat" when somebody sneezed. My sister and I used to laugh and say somebody in their family must have been allergic to cats. Now years later I found a lot of their sayings came from their wonderful Appalachian Mammaw.

[@annahowell4310]

That's what my family has always said too.😊

[@jeanmooreboykin4250]

@@annahowell4310 My family said that too.....in eastern NC!

[@peggyreid6836]

My dad always wore over-alls and a long sleeved shirt. Even in the dead of summer. We always made sure that he had plenty of water in case he hot too hot. My Granny would say "scat cat, your tail's on far'.

[@rhondalampe6676]

My dad never wore shorts other than swimming either- and we always called them lighting bugs also- I live in Colorado which doesn’t have them. I miss them - but will be taking a trip to visit relatives - hope to see some then. Yep- we would say ( Gazuthieght) if I am spelling it right - which I know I’m not. Thanks Tipper ❤️& Prayers

[@jenniferrobinson9474]

Yes, my mama, who was raised in Mississippi, always said “scat” when we sneezed. It’s so interesting to me that we share a lot of the same traditions and words.

[@debrarol]

My great grandma use to say, “scat cat get your tail out of the gravy” This is off topic, but other things I remember, my great grandma use to call jello “nervous pudding” and she use to tell us when we ate fish we had to drink a lot of water for the fish to swim around and it did seem like after eating fish it would make you thirsty.😉

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that!

[@annesweeney5552]

Oh yes Tipper I heard that from family from southern Indiana ..scat there Tom your tails in the gravy . Your channel is Amazing!

[@smoothvern165]

I love these live chats! You are a blessing to our world!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@toddgiaro7657]

I’m in Berea Kentucky and I grew up that when a person sneezed somebody always said, Scat Tom! Lol

[@lianawelch5852]

My husband,when I get out done with something he would blurt out sew buttons on ice cream,it just made me laugh,and that one about going to London to see the Queen, it's a nursery rhyme I believe I am enjoying your vlog,God bless ☮️

[@martyreagan8560]

I agree, Keith Whitley is one of the best. My favorite is "Girl from the Canyon".

[@davidhensley76]

If 'ifs' and 'buts' were candy and nuts we'd all have a merry Christmas.🎁

[@Robbinp12]

My brother would always say “God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason.” In other words, listen more than you run your mouth. My grandmother would say “Scant cat” when we would sneeze.

[@amymorrison1780]

When me or my sister would sneeze, my mom would say “Scat Cat!”

[@rita1259-y5c]

I also heard "Scat, tom cat!"

[@marylefave2933]

Love the words of wisdom. We all need things to make us think more and perhaps talk less. Love your plum foolish about Appalachia T-shirt Tipper. We are plumb foolish about you, you and your family add precious substance to our days!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@billhoots4515]

i hate to see people working in their yards in flip flops and shorts. i saw and knew too many people that had accidents in the yard and suffered severe injuries from improper clothing

[@cindyjacobs9407]

Hi Tipper! Watching your video, when you mentioned adding Lavender and Peppermint essential oils to your bug deterrent spray, you questioned if they even did anything or not, and I became curious myself. So, I looked it up online and found several handy websites that confirmed that, yes, Lavender repels fleas, flies, mosquitoes and ticks, and Peppermint repels ticks, spiders, roaches, moths, flies, fleas, beetles, and ants. So yes, they definitely helped improve your bug spray! 😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@ilovecats9336]

My Dad would say "That guy could sell refrigerators to Eskimos."

[@EuleneWages4644]

I heard it as sell snow to Eskimo.

[@cheryl9950]

Another wisdom.......if you think you can or you think you can't, you'll be right.

[@carolhoneycutt4445]

Sayings😂😂 After eating a big meal, we often say "I feel tighter than a swollen tick on fat happy dog," as we were rubbing our bellies😅😅 Loving all the wisdom❤

[@michale539]

After we eat a big family meal, we rub our bellies and say, "ohhhhh my boom-bah-lattie"

[@osmadchlo]

In my family we would say "fuller than a tick in a dog's ear" but I had an Aunt who just couldn't stand that so we kids started saying "fuller than a tick in a very comfortable location." 🤣

[@carolhoneycutt4445]

​@@osmadchloThat's a good one😂

[@carolhoneycutt4445]

​@@michale539I like that one❤

[@JosieCardenas951]

Good morning Tipper , have a great week stay safe God blessyour beautiful family.

[@charlenethomas4239]

Hi,Tipper. I just thought of this...I don't know why...everyone always says robe,but my family have always says "housecoat". And people around here say butter knife,but we've always said " case" knife. Lol I don't know why I just thought of that🤣 but it is fascinating,how different people talk,even in the same area. Well,take care. Thank you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

We say housecoat and case knife too 😊

[@PatriciaNorton-dr4zm]

If a child was shy my family would respond. What’s the matter does the cat have your tongue?

[@coopie624]

I absolutely LOVE “Don’t Close Your Eyes”, by Keith. It is sad that he left us so soon. Merle Haggard is one of my all-time favorites! All the old country singers, I miss those who have left us but I’m thankful we still have their music.

[@EllenPoston]

My Mother in law always said “he would rather climb a tree and tell a lie than stand on the ground and tell the truth!”

[@JenniferBarnes-k6r]

Keith Whitley , you know was married to Lori Morgan and they had a Son. My favorite Song he cut was Miami My Amy. I'm 71 and I've been a fan a long time. My own saying Is Live in the moment and trust in God.

[@samiam7]

My grandparents would say scat cat get your tail out of the gravy

[@LynnetteLong]

I’ve never heard anyone say Scat there after someone sneezed. We always said Bless you.

[@kimj.becker5527]

We always said bless you or God bless you.

[@vickidolph1581]

My sweet Dad, (may he always RIH🙏), had lived a rough life in the Over-the-Rhine district of Cincinnati, Ohio, during the 50’s-60’s. He moved my Mom, my sister and I out of Cincinnati for a better life. He became a Christian several years before he passed away in 2013. He had always loved his family and was so incredibly proud of all of us! 🥰🥰🥰 He would always say, ‘Ooh!!! If I was any happier, I’d be two people!’❤❤❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that!!

[@martyreagan8560]

When we were young boys and would say we "can't" do whatever we were supposed to do, my friends mom, Christine, would say, " can't never do anything". My house love yalls channel, it is a blessing, celebrate on...

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you!!

[@DianeDenson-n7x]

The saying, If, "If's" and"but's were pots and pans, there would be no work for tinkers' hands . If wishes were horses then beggars could ride, if turnips were watches then beggars could ride. I may have the verses backwards . 😊

[@DianeDenson-n7x]

Correction: If wishes were horses, then beggars could ride, if turnips were watched I would have one by my side.😊😊

[@tracymcgrath1192]

I needed those wise sayings today, more than you know. Truly made me tear up. xoxo to all y’all. Tell Matt to stay hydrated as I have been sweating so much, even with vacuuming in the ac, that I have another kidney stone on the move. Dehydration is no joke. It’s not even July 😢😢😢

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Praying for you!!

[@MsKindaSorta]

My mother use to get mad about something and say, “I don’t care if it hairlines the governor!” That’s not very kind but she said it all my life. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊

[@rhondabutler4172]

When you have difficulty making a decision, Pawpaw would tell me “ Columbus took a chance and that turned out all right”❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that!

[@sandsquid1]

There is a restaurant in Rehoboth Beach called Cooter Browns! It is sooo good, too! Kolby and I never just say it, we yell it….where we gettin supper? COOTER BROWNS!!!!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊

[@carolynraper3327]

The men in our family never wore shorts and they never went without a shirt! Granny always said that same saying sweet memories ❤

[@janiebastian1862]

When speaking of working on something or Doing a job my grandpa would say if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing right . Or he would say save time and do it right the first time .

[@goodgoodgood321]

Oh, I remember my mother doing all her housework in a skirt,sweater, nylons and shoes. She wouldn't even wear pants at home. and if the Avon lady or Fuller Brush man came to the door she was dressed for a visitor. Days gone by...

[@debrasharp510]

My grandma said "Scat there, Tom, your tail's in the fire!" Or "Scat, Cat your tail's in the rocker" (rocking chair)

[@pamstrickland9437]

Daddy always said “they can sell sand in the desert.”

[@pamstrickland9437]

Thanks. They have good taste. I have ordered ones similar but it wasn’t it. I appreciate it. Many blessings to you and your family. I’m praying for all. I pray granny gets restored and baby comes soon with no complications and an easy birth.

[@Ladyelaine60]

Tipper, I recently watched your video on putting up dill pickles. (I watched Justin’s video also) I’m wondering how the cut ones turned out as I’m wanting to cut mine into spears. Did they stay crunchy?

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

They were good but not as crunch as the whole ones 😊

[@Ladyelaine60]

@@CelebratingAppalachia thank you 💕

[@benitastevens612]

I will go to the site.

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

Yay for rain! We sure need it here in NE Oklahoma. I'm getting cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and squash already. The blackberries are in peak production, and the basil is almost ready for first harvest. I also harvest thyme, rosemary and oregano throughout the growing season. I need to harvest some of my sage as well, as I noticed it was ready. My slicer tomatoes are not ready but they are huge. I'm hoping they ripen soon because, like Matt, I'm ready for a tomato sandwich! We're in the excessive heat here, but that's just driven me in the house for chores so I'm canning up some chili and shepherd's pie filling. Have a great day.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Sounds so good!!

[@osmadchlo]

My Daddy always said "scat" when somebody sneezed. (Piedmont NC)

[@michale539]

If someone sneezed more than 2 times in a row we'd say, "Bless-shoe. Bless-shoe. Devil's gonna get 'chu."

[@melissafrain5761]

Tipper, Tipper, Tipper.... . Such a sweet gem😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@benitastevens612]

My father always wore long sleeves and long pants. In the summer he wore the under shirt that had no sleeves. He said it kept you cooler when it was wet ..

[@peggyreid6836]

My mom would say 'remember where you came from'.

[@tammyeritter6049]

garth brooks song is a good wisdom, "i thank God for unanswered prayers" i have found that to be true many times. love to Granny!

[@myerstalesofappalachia]

When I was growing up grampa told us to keep our own nose dry and you won't have to worry about how wet someone else's was also keep your own door step clean you won't be worried about someone else's

[@tinahiggins5789]

You should write a book with all these sayings

[@phyllissalcido1846]

I agree!!

[@sandsquid1]

Every time a Donna would send you a message, I just pretended it was me you were talking to! (My name is Donna, too).

[@pamstrickland9437]

I love Gene Watson. Farewell Party still gives me chills. If we said I can’t to my elders they would always say “I can’t never could do nothing!” If my granny thought we were saying something to get out of trouble or somebody was talking about us she would say “ that’s their/your tail I sit on mine!” I have noticed your cuff bracelet can you tell me where I might find one? I have look everywhere and I’ve got burnt a few times.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that! My friends got me the bracelet so I’m not sure where it came from.

[@dyanne4246]

My grandmother would say "scat!" when we sneezed. If we sneezed multiple times in a row she would say "Scat cat! Your tail's on fire!"

[@katemoore6249]

My brother-in-law used to say "he could sell birth control pills to a nun."

[@wistlindixie]

My husband works as a hydro journeyman and he’s never worn shorts except OCCASIONALLY on vacation but I could count on 1 hand the times. I’ve never seen any of our fathers and grandfathers wear them either! Some of our menfolk also wear long sleeves yea-round.

[@charlottevilla7931]

Tipper, I use Neem Oil spray on everything in our garden and it works. You may want to try it. I buy it at Lowe's. Good Luck from Alabama

[@judihightower595]

My granny used to count buzzards flying, saying, "One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a letter, four for a boy, five for silver, six for gold, seven for a secret that's never been told." Have you heard that?

[@judihightower595]

Also, my grandparents would say "Scat cat, get your tail outa the gravy!" for a sneeze.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I haven’t heard that 😊 thank you!

[@kathyzanghi6867]

Sorry that I missed your live video this week. I hope that you enjoyed your cucumber and green beans! My dad who is 76 doesn't wear shorts either! 😊 Praying for Corie... baby boy will be here soon!

[@lindareinking5326]

I heard about doing chores a home. Grandma said. You start and I'll let you know when you're finished.❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊

[@loubelle385]

That’s good! 😊

[@jeanmooreboykin4250]

Pretty smart grandma ya got there! 😀

[@annelyceimgrund6884]

Another “scat” girl here. Grew up in Oklahoma. No “tail in the gravy,” but there’s no sneeze in our house that doesn’t get a “Scat!”

[@cathywallace6990]

Sayings (Good gravy on a roll .) Not rapped too tight

[@krendagrey6277]

I don't remember where I heard this saying but, if I really wasn't interested in doing something or going somewhere I would always say, "No, no. I'd rather watch paint dry."

[@Don1935-i4d]

I haven't heard that saying for years! My dad used to say " Skat Cat get your tail outa the gravy"! Usually when we were grabbing something from the table before everyone got sat down at the table. He's the only one I remember saying it. We are from Western NC.

[@JackieMathis-xg5fy]

Maybe not all a cultural thing, (the men wearing pants) but a generational thing as well...I don't remember any menfolk on either side of my family wearing shorts at all...my grandmother used to say "scat" anytime we sneazed as children and I still say it to this day...Western Ky here.😊

[@enlightenedhummingbird4764]

Pepper spray keeps raccoons away, too. Probably mice and rats, too. But the birds aren't bothered by it.

[@Tonytherf]

Hey Tipper, great words of wisdom sayings. I don't believe I ever heard the scat cat when someone sneezed. I'm glad to hear you have another book signing. It would be nice to see some video footage from that. Continued prayers for your family. ❤

[@Sewmena918]

My family is mostly from Oklahoma and Kansas and my Mom had lots of sayings. I don’t remember anyone saying anything when someone sneezed. Most everyone I know says “bless you”, but I still don’t say anything.