A Simple Life in the Appalachian Mountains - Chapter II

(Please watch Chapters I & III also) A rare opportunity presented itself for me to go deep into the woods in Appalachia to visit with some mountain dwelling Folk. Two brothers, born in the woods in a small cabin and having basically very little contact with the modern world. They live alone in the woods and are completely self-sufficient and lack for nothing. They seemed to possess an aura of contentment and dignity that belies what we would imagine or suppose about persons living this lifestyle. I was mesmerized by what I was seeing and hearing and just kept the camera rolling. Typical of the friendly, welcoming spirit that exists throughout Appalachia, I did not feel one bit unwelcome. The two brothers seemed more than happy to share their life experiences and knowledge and seemed oblivious to the camera. . It was truly enlightening and inspiring to be in the company of people completely unaffected by everything that the modern world represents. Incidentally, the sleds being discussed and shown in the video are the same type of sleds that the brothers will hitch to their mule and drag through the woods and then onto the nearby village where they can get supplies. Ronnie and his son Jesse were my guides and I am most grateful to them for affording me this visit into a world that I would have otherwise never seen. The one brother in this clip is Gene, and the others name is Hansel. Hansel makes his appearance later in the taping. I have plenty more footage which I will be posting in the future.

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[spoddog1]

absolutely fascinating, any more footage?

[mmmatthewww]

@spoddog1 --- Thank-you! Did you get a chance to watch Chapters I & III also?

[Darklordkime]

when i grow up i wanna be a hillbilly

[magprob]

This is a great video. I love those ole guys. They don't need anyone to survive. Never have to smell another stinking banker, or look at another politician again, I'd like move right out there with them and eat watermelon ever chance I got.

My people came to California from the dust bowl.

I know how to make some good cornbread, beans and fried chicken.

That spring water looks mighty appealing to me too.

Thank you for posting this, and next time you see them, tell them I said Hey.

[anapeg100]

Simple folk, healthier, happier than most of the rest of us and above all, satisfied with life. I envy them.

[TheClownCentral]

I dont nned much out of this life...some land, a good woman and a slow life with time to really think about things and worship my god.

[BelloBudo007]

This was great viewing and helped me to understand a bit more about hillbillies & the Appalachian Mountains. Thanks you.

[Vol109]

Minds me of my pa paw story tellin , that was our entertainment. Always looked forward to his stories.

[treintjefop]

Thanks for sharing Mathew

[spoddog1]

@mmmatthewww sure have, about ten times each. great filming, great subject. thanks.

[UnnamedThinker]

Thats where i live!!

[daFattylover]

I thought I was a country boy until I saw this video. I'm gonna have to go drop an eight point now just to reassure myself I'm country.