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Post by deadeer on Oct 18, 2023 12:22:05 GMT -5
"Rolling on and (pickup) truckin". Work with me here in my singing talents. Lol.
Heading down to WV for a visit to wifes kin folk, for a very much needed break in life. We go a time or two a year to say hey. Her mamaw is gettin old and feeble, so we gotta make the trips count.
I get to screw around with her uncle, a deaf mute. He is one of a kind, awesome hunter, craftsman, mechanic, welder, fabricator, carpenter, cook, etc. Unbelievable self taught talents like no other. Luke always asks how uncle Roger and I can communicate so good. I say idk, we are so like minded, same interests, similar talents, etc. We spend 3-4 days together and never skip a beat. Even the mamaw and aunt's ask me "what is Roger saying?" when he's describing something. They dont even use standard sign language, they have their own version. I dont know any of it! Just a few standard motions, but mostly a nod, a wink, and paying attention is all we need. Every time we go, I'm in the middle of helping fix something, his truck, tractor, mower, tools and machines, make knives, etc. We go up in the mountains and ride quads. He takes Luke fishing, we scout and check stands, and he squirrel hunts.
It's a blast and we have the time of our lives. I'll post a few picks along the way and after. Looking forward to going to Hillbilly Hotdogs again, in Lesage, WV for a treat. It's a hoot!
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Post by bullseye69 on Oct 18, 2023 12:46:43 GMT -5
Have fun and safe travels!!
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Post by schall53 on Oct 18, 2023 13:13:48 GMT -5
Enjoy your visit and stay safe.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Oct 18, 2023 13:21:52 GMT -5
Be safe and enjoy the trip.
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Post by esshup on Oct 18, 2023 13:23:13 GMT -5
Have fun! Watch out for the deer!!!!
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Post by HighCotton on Oct 18, 2023 15:20:31 GMT -5
And post some pics from Hillbilly Hotdogs!
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Post by huntsemall on Oct 18, 2023 17:03:45 GMT -5
Sounds like fun and relaxing!
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 18, 2023 19:06:42 GMT -5
I worked with a deaf mute in the money counting room of a casino. When I first started I wondered how was I going to communicate with him. It wasn't long before we were using facial movements, hand gestures, and head nods to "talk" back and forth. It was remarkable how much we could say without words. At the end of the day we would sit and write messages back and forth.
Have fun on your trip.
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 18, 2023 19:09:24 GMT -5
Have a safe and fun trip brother!!!
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Post by saltydog on Oct 19, 2023 5:02:25 GMT -5
"Rolling on and (pickup) truckin". Work with me here in my singing talents. Lol. Heading down to WV for a visit to wifes kin folk, for a very much needed break in life. We go a time or two a year to say hey. Her mamaw is gettin old and feeble, so we gotta make the trips count. I get to screw around with her uncle, a deaf mute. He is one of a kind, awesome hunter, craftsman, mechanic, welder, fabricator, carpenter, cook, etc. Unbelievable self taught talents like no other. Luke always asks how uncle Roger and I can communicate so good. I say idk, we are so like minded, same interests, similar talents, etc. We spend 3-4 days together and never skip a beat. Even the mamaw and aunt's ask me "what is Roger saying?" when he's describing something. They dont even use standard sign language, they have their own version. I dont know any of it! Just a few standard motions, but mostly a nod, a wink, and paying attention is all we need. Every time we go, I'm in the middle of helping fix something, his truck, tractor, mower, tools and machines, make knives, etc. We go up in the mountains and ride quads. He takes Luke fishing, we scout and check stands, and he squirrel hunts. It's a blast and we have the time of our lives. I'll post a few picks along the way and after. Looking forward to going to Hillbilly Hotdogs again, in Lesage, WV for a treat. It's a hoot! Have a good trip, if your on a mountain top say Hi to my kin folk, I'm sure one of them will hear ya ! They are all over, dont know the area your going to. Enjoy and BeSafe |
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Post by deadeer on Oct 19, 2023 5:29:41 GMT -5
"Rolling on and (pickup) truckin". Work with me here in my singing talents. Lol. Heading down to WV for a visit to wifes kin folk, for a very much needed break in life. We go a time or two a year to say hey. Her mamaw is gettin old and feeble, so we gotta make the trips count. I get to screw around with her uncle, a deaf mute. He is one of a kind, awesome hunter, craftsman, mechanic, welder, fabricator, carpenter, cook, etc. Unbelievable self taught talents like no other. Luke always asks how uncle Roger and I can communicate so good. I say idk, we are so like minded, same interests, similar talents, etc. We spend 3-4 days together and never skip a beat. Even the mamaw and aunt's ask me "what is Roger saying?" when he's describing something. They dont even use standard sign language, they have their own version. I dont know any of it! Just a few standard motions, but mostly a nod, a wink, and paying attention is all we need. Every time we go, I'm in the middle of helping fix something, his truck, tractor, mower, tools and machines, make knives, etc. We go up in the mountains and ride quads. He takes Luke fishing, we scout and check stands, and he squirrel hunts. It's a blast and we have the time of our lives. I'll post a few picks along the way and after. Looking forward to going to Hillbilly Hotdogs again, in Lesage, WV for a treat. It's a hoot! Have a good trip, if your on a mountain top say Hi to my kin folk, I'm sure one of them will hear ya ! They are all over, dont know the area your going to. Enjoy and BeSafe Far west in Kenova. Only 5 miles from intersection of WV, KY, and OH. We get over to the east in Charleston for a Cabelas trip, and wander around Ashland, KY area. They are originally from Jackson, KY, way back in the hills and hollers. Lots of down home folks, some really rough individuals, but great areas to visit and get away. |
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Post by HighCotton on Oct 19, 2023 6:17:15 GMT -5
After checking them out, I’m gonna have to make Hillbilly Hotdogs a stop the next time we head out to visit my son in Salem, VA. We usually stay in Huntington if we overnight. And we seem to find time to get some brisket at Buddy’s BBQ shack. One of our favorite sites to visit it’s the West Virginia State Museum. It’s right next to the State Capitol. wvstatemuseumed.wv.gov/index.htmlJust for the heck of it, I drove from my parent’s in LaPorte IN to Charleston WV, All the way, traveling US-35! |
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Post by saltydog on Oct 19, 2023 7:25:48 GMT -5
Have a good trip, if your on a mountain top say Hi to my kin folk, I'm sure one of them will hear ya ! They are all over, dont know the area your going to. Enjoy and BeSafe Far west in Kenova. Only 5 miles from intersection of WV, KY, and OH. We get over to the east in Charleston for a Cabelas trip, and wander around Ashland, KY area. They are originally from Jackson, KY, way back in the hills and hollers. Lots of down home folks, some really rough individuals, but great areas to visit and get away. Your a little bit west of most my folk, my sister is way north up in Fairmont , but the rest are all over Clay, Procious , Ivy Dale, Salem and some I dont know where ! Again safe travels, Enjoy |
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Post by wsky70 on Oct 19, 2023 8:34:16 GMT -5
Sounds like a great trip, enjoy, safe travels...SF Woody
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Post by SFC (R) B on Oct 19, 2023 21:09:47 GMT -5
Every time I drive through West Virginia I am struck by the beauty and ruggedness. They only time I spent more than a day was at Snowshoe for some skiing when I was at Bragg. The drive back to it was awesome.
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Post by SFC (R) B on Oct 19, 2023 23:15:43 GMT -5
Oh, I almost forgot ....is Biscuit World still a thing? Asking for a friend......
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Post by deadeer on Oct 20, 2023 5:39:46 GMT -5
Trip is going great. Trouble free drive down, rained off and on. Temps good. Everybody doing well, typical positive experience.
Color change is here and it's an awesome sight.
Getting a visit later from an aunt and uncle from Clayhole, KY. Last year, several of their neighbors trailers washed away in a bad flood. Several deaths. Their side of the road and Creek was unscathed!
Tomorrow visiting another aunt and uncle in Jackson, KY. They havent seen Luke since he was a baby. Boy are they gonna be shocked! Their grandson is 13yo too, and he's a 5ft beanpole of about 100#!
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Post by deadeer on Oct 20, 2023 6:03:21 GMT -5
Uncles homemade hunting shack strategically placed on top of a clover patch high on a mountain top.   |
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 20, 2023 6:21:11 GMT -5
Gorgeous country side! Enjoy your trip and travel safely!
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Post by esshup on Oct 20, 2023 9:13:25 GMT -5
I was hoping that the colors would be changing there. When you get back they will be doing the same here.
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