Winter Farm Story

Historian Jerry Apps remembers country winters spent on his family’s farm during the Great Depression and World War II. Apps recalls a time before electricity on the farm, when farmers milked cows by hand and "making wood" was a major part of winter's work.

[@pippinbaker8440]

What a dear sweet man, his storytelling was so soothing, I will watch many more of his storys.

[@janemann3045]

I find him easy to listen to and what he said is true of Winter.I remember in November when the big snows came.I remember going out with my brothers and sisters to cut a Christmas tree and snow was on the ground,enough to sleigh ride.I lay in bed at night and could hear the wind howling.

[@denisparker4916]

Ime 73 and it’s so good to listen to this man

[@mcfharpist]

I just today discovered your videos, and immediately showed my dad this one. He is 90, and grew up on a farm outside of Eau Claire. With a tear in his eye, he can vouch for everything in this awesome video. He will have hours of joy and contentment watching all your videos. Thank you, Jerry.

[@benteross2677]

I could honestly 😊listen to you all day. You are such a comforting storyteller.

[@geraldswain3259]

OH,the memories!..he's so right about the smells ,wonderful video. Regards from an old Limey b across the pond.

[@kgcolq1693]

Jerry Apps is truly amazing.

[@galinehimmel9935]

Love this and I watch it over and over the last 2 years thanks to public tv. He has other stories too but this is the way the old farm house was.!!! Thank u Jerry

[@ninascarpa1460]

Wow, wonderful voice ad great storytelling. Brings a sense of peace to me.

[@thatcatboab]

I totally enjoyed watching this film, so well narrated that I could imagine all the sights, sounds, smells, work, play...all described beautifully, so much so that it almost feel like I was actually there now..living on the farm too. Although life would have been tough with none of the modern comforts of today, this mans life has no woes mes about it. Can tell his childhood was a happy one, loved & well nurtured by his parents who seemed to have kind caring natures, the Xmas gifts to the widower & his wee girl I have to admit pulled on my heartstrings ... shed a few tears.

[@Sasha1939]

Jerry Apps is a treasure. God Bless him.

[@Kavalino]

Wonderful. Positively... wonderful :-)

[@annyoung6560]

Wonderful documentary.

[@giacomorossi1967]

I can only thank for this entire hour of sheer enchantment

[@paulaelliott4903]

I literally love this story and all the memories that Jerry is sharing! Thank you!

[@OurHumbleLife]

Wonderful to listen to.

[@mjkrbjcw]

I could listen to this geeza speak all day 👍🏻

[@jaskarns9906]

What a vibe keep it up

[@paulchapman5865]

I have so loved these stories could anybody tell me how come they took the fire out and put back in for the winter i live in Newzealand not something ive ever known to happen here

[@pinman8570]

This man reminds me so much of my grandpa and helps me sleep at night.

[@wendyamericana4829]

Love these stories 💞

[@2Sugarbears]

I REMEMBER.