I’m a Ulster Scot , served 27 years in the British Army , my great great grandfather stood with Wellington at Waterloo he was in the 27th Innskillings, a distant relative served in Clacks infantry at Gettysburg with Lee , my grandfather went over the top on the Somme in 1916 A company 11th Battlion Royal Irish Rifles, my dad landed on D Day with the Royal Ulster Rifles and crossed the Rhine. To name but a Few , Grant, Jackson, Patton, Montgomery etc etc , all of Ulster Scott extraction. You could say military service is in our blood.
My favorite battle is the Battle of Kings Mountain, it was the Scott’s Irish and the over mountain men who held the day at Kings Mountain against major Patrick Ferguson. It was the beginning of the end of the American Revolution. These fighting men of the backcountry did not wait for Ferguson, to put their towns and farms to the sword. These men really helped America to become free of England. Thank you so much for your very educational history lesson on the Scott’s Irish.
@tumbleweed6658 I live in Wilkes County N.C. and close to the Over the Mountain Trail. The Scott's Irish blood runs deep in my family as with many in this area. Hard working mountain folks who won't tolerate being pushed around.
My G…Uncle was Benjamin Cleveland, Hero of Kings Mountain. His Brother who served as a Capt under him, Robert Cleveland was my G…Grandfather. Several others in the family along with another line were there also. Eventually we ended up in TN.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I have been re-enacting for about 25 years now and your channel is truly one of my favorites for it's research and the way you share it in your cabin really sets the tone for your love of history. Also Thank you for planting the seed as well. God's best for you and yours in this year of 2024. Cheers from Colorado.
If we’re not learning we’re dead my granddad used to say. I’m always gleaning new stuff from you guys. It’s pretty cold so not straying too far from the hearth these days.
Love it! As an Ulster Scot/Scots-Irish descendent, still serving in the military, they're some of the most aggressive people! Thanks for sharing. The first big Ulster Irish migration was here to Boston and New England - where they were definitely NOT welcomed. Pushed on to the frontier at that time, norther and western Massachusetts and into southern/central NH they were also heavily involved in the French and Indian War, which I think kicked off the American Revolution.
An a fine lineage you have sir. Not so sure one pushes a Scots Irish and if so, not too hard. I think they simply had an adventurous spirit and that free land was calling to them. You spot on about the F and I war, arguably it was the start of the American Revolution . I appreciate you watching and your interest.
Each and every time I watch one of your videos, I feel much better about the world. And considering the state of the world, that is a tremendous relief. Thank you.
Ah, my friend, you've chosen a topic dear to my heart. My last name is Welsh but from 1733, when those of my surname landed in New Castle they associated with, migrated with, and intermarried with the Scots Irish. The Revolution found them around the Charlotte, N.Carolina area. One David Reese was said to be a signer of the Mechlenburg Resolves and all his sons and son-in-laws took part in that conflict on the patriot side. His son and my direct ancestor, Charles, served variously first as a continental regular, later a member of N.Carolina militia during which he was captured and later released after the fall of Charleston. He finished the war in the S.Carolina State Troops. In his 50s he served with Andrew Jackson at the Battle of the Horseshoe. I do believe religion played a big role in their stance. David was an elder at Poplar Tent Church near Charlotte.
@TheWoodlandEscape how I ended up in Oklahoma was that Charles became a trader with the Cherokee, took a Cherokee wife. Both he and his Cherokee son fought at Horseshoe Bend. The son was later awarded a silver mounted rifle for actions at that battle by James Madison. Both were wounded. Charles Jr. At the Horseshoe, Charles Sr. Previously wounded in a mop up action later. Charles Sr. Died in Tennessee after being awarded a pension for service at Horseshoe and was awarded posthumously a pension for service during the Revolution. Charles Jr. Went ahead of the Cherokee removal in 1837. The trouble between the Cherokees cost him a son, 2 nephews, an old friend whom he came west with and his old commander. On a mission to completely remove from the main body of Cherokee to a new home in Texas he died of lung fever and was buried somewhere along the Colorado River in Texas in an unmarked grave. The silver mounted rifle resides in Horse Shoe Bend Military Museum in Alabama. It's known as the whales rifle.
I’m of Scott-Irish decent. It’s from my mother’s side of the family the Stevenson’s . My oldest known ancestor was Moses Stevenson born the year 1800. He’s my great great grandfather . He migrated to the Carolinas back in the early 1800s and found a gold mine . A few years later I think about the 1840s he sold his gold mine and migrated to north Louisiana and homestead some land from a French land grant . Every mail could get 400 acres and seed and food to raise wheat for the government of France . He had several sons and part of the land has passed all the way down to me . Your history lesson was very interesting and I really enjoyed it so much . Thank you for what your doing . I look forward to your program every week and your history lessons . Keep up the good work !!
I’m jealous of those that have such knowledge of their family history. It’s awesome that your a continuum of your Great Grandfathers beginnings. Thanks for sharing.
I am a descendant of the Gallowglass, and they came to America sometime after the revolution. I have always had a fascination with the Scots/Irish history in the Appalachian Mountains. Thanks for the fireside chats. Good luck with the fort build. I hope to something similar here in the Virginia mountains.
When ever I hear the calming strum of the guitar playing a bit of a jig. I know I'm in for a "we-bit of history " and a stress releaving evening at the woodland escape.
Hi Peter, one of your videos you spoke of Cherry Valley. My grandfather was born in the late 1800’s and served in both WW 1&2. Later he was employed by the Johnsburg highway dept. here in Warren Co NY. One day he was doing some work on an old road here in Bakers Mills when the bulldozer exsposed a small canon. Glen Pearsall, a local historian done research and came up with the conclusion that the canon was probably discarded due to its weight by Sir John Johnson and his troops while chasing the French & Indians on an old military road toward Canada, after they preformed the Cherry Valley massacre. I believe you can google , and find the write up, & photos.
I am a detectorist for saving history. Many colonial relics are found here and even civil war. I feel these things need saved to remember those who came before. I'm a large part Scottish with Irish. One day on a river bluff that had a tiny home many years ago, I detected a powder measure and on it was an Ireland stamp. A treasure in my eyes.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! History and where we come from is vitally important. I wish more people understood why things took place and the consequences of not understanding. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
Many of us in the southeast US are descendants of these folks. All that “rebel pride” stuff you see down here is a rebellion against folks telling us to be ashamed of our ancestors’ actions/atrocities. There’s still a culture of respecting the military. Ok, so our culture hasn’t always stood on the right side of history down here. We WERE making progress until recently. Learning from you gave me more insight into my own family history because part of my family came over from the Ulster-Scots somewhere around 1700-ish.
Given your clan can be traced back to the Scots Irish , I suspect you’ve got a wee bit of that rebel blood surging through your veins and there is nothing wrong with that. Thanks for watching.
I would argue that all the influx of Viking ancestry into Scotland and Ireland contributed to the fighting spirit of these peoples as well as the concept of the AllThing having a democratic flair as well. Great video!
Peter thank you once again for an outstanding history lesson and for bringing us along, I enjoy every video you make and am learning from each. I look forward to your next.
Same, history is so much more lively when he tells it. And definitely from a different perspective than whomever writes the history books here in the states.
Ditto-there is an excellent source of history lessons presented here by Peter. 🤝 I'm still a student and plan to celebrate my 75th birthday in May of this year.
I enjoyed your presentation very much. I always had a warm spot in my heart for the Irish, as a child there were a family of Irish immigrants that lived across the street from us, and they were close family friends. In later years as I learned more about my Polish ancestry, I came to understand that the Irish and the Polish have a similar history. They both were always fighting to protect themselves from invaders. Once again, very nice video.
Peter - I quite enjoy the music which accompanies your "wee bits of histories'" My great great grandfather, James McReynolds, was an 'Ulster Scot;' I found the home he built in Northern Ireland and have returned several times. His name was chiseled into the lentil over the front door.
After a bit, I wondered; "Is Peter a bit 'nutty' today?" I mean 'only' of course, your fine 'nutty-browned' shirt! = WELL DONE! A small thing your wee pouch...but not-so-small a labor, as with most things on your homestead. Life of a pioneer is NOT 4 the faint of heart 2 B sure. I C your breathing 'indoors' and think; "What penance!" and with all that cold, U took a long while B 4 fetching a coffee! I wuz watching U and saying; "Peter, get yourself a hot coffee!" Did U hear me? LOL! Lovely filming and credit reads Empress Catherine. I thank U both 4 your time/talents shared. We R all the richer 4 it! The wee bits, 'most fascinating'. In my little life, I find the 'characters' brought into action during significant historic 'moments' a true 'Act of God'. Always trying 2 move us forward from a 'rut of thinking'. The 'chosen' players R 'placed' 2 'stir the pot' of events and oft lose their lives as it was only for a time. A 'spark' 2 enkindle the flame in hearts. The hardships U bear, I can understand as preserving your minds from the 'softness' that is followed by corruption. Stay pure, a wealth awaits U in the very near future. "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." (Helen Keller). Health n' Happiness dear ones! :)
Always a pleasure, Marie. Love the quote. “ A person who can read, but chooses not to, is no better off than one who cannot read”… or something like that. ( MarkTwain)
Thank you for another wee bit of history. Since I'm half Irish, I find this history very interesting. Today is a good day to tell stories and make bags. It's snowing here in Southern Pennsylvania, so I'll get some work done on my next flintlock build.
Peter, what an excellent video! True, we are not a Democracy but, we are united, at least in my heart. You are one of my heroes! Keep going my friend and keep your powder dry and your noggin down!
Hey Peter! Staying warm, telling tales, & doing "small chores" inside, goes WAY back in Human History. That is a pretty snazzy "Bullet Bag" that will serve you well for a long time to come. The walnut dye will be a nice touch. (By the way, the other dyed items looked GOOD!) I always thought it was interesting that the Continental troops that were raised in Pennsylvania were known as "The Presbyterian Line". After the war, a Member of Parliment was speaking to that assembly. He said, "Cousin America has run off with a Presbyterian Minister... and nothing can be done about it!". Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! I remember Mom telling stories about her Great Grandfather John Clark. He was quite the independent character... and it is a good heritage to claim! Take Care and I'll see you down the Trail!
Really enjoyed this one Peter.Who knows but that one of our ancestors were not one of these Scots Irish warriors. Amazing how these people had a powerful impact/influence on a country so far away.
I'd very much be grateful for a short episode about my 6th great grandfather William "Ranger" Davidson. We've chatted about it a bit before. He was instrumental in the victory of the American revolution. A Scots-Irishman! My family would be so honoured if you made a presentation. I'm sharing THIS video with my father (you look just like him). I'm living deep in the woods in a cabin he and I built together. Cheers and thank you and your wife so much for keeping our people's history ALIVE!
@@TheWoodlandEscape Staying warm! I've got lots of wood. Hard work pays off. I'm ashamed to say that I'm computer illiterate, so I don't even have the knowledge to e-mail. My much younger brother set up this UA-cam account for me. However, there's a neat little video on this platform presented by a gal who is a Ranger at Kings mountain National Military Park. Her name is Ranger Leah. Just type in "William Ranger Davidson" and it will pop up. Other than that I have no information other than handed down stories by family. My family came across the Oregon trail in 1858 and founded the town of Woodland, Washington (lots of family stories about that period in our history). The main drag downtown is Davidson Avenue to this day. I'll see what I can do to figure out the email process. I just KNOW you'd like to hear his story. It's really amazing. His son was awarded land and settled in east Ohio. Back then it was the frontier. That's the family legend anyhow. I'm longing to learn more about my family history.
We are not a Democracy .We are a Sovereign Republic of Sovereign Citizens..That is what our Forefathers fought for and its what we will fight to remain a land of Freemen free to live as God intended.. Democracy 's deteriorate into dictatorship and we will never be that . Our Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights would have to b e abandoned. Long Live the Republic One Nation under God. Amen!
You are certainly right, I was simply trying to look at the philosophical way that it evolved. Both have elected representatives, elected by the citizens.
Not under your Biden presidency, your Constitution is ignored and breached routinely, your Military sworn to uphold the Constitution has been politically subverted and neutralised, your Federal and some State Law enforcement bodies have been politicised and now work for political agendas in opposition to the American Constitution, need I go on ? BTW the same thing is happening in many western nations, coincidence? I think not.
@@TheWoodlandEscape No dummies they waited till the Revolution was won I suppose. Used car salesman before there were used cars. And who knows maybe a horse thief or two. 😂
Thanks Mr. Peter, great history lesson today. Easier to learn by a warm fire with a grand historian doing the teaching. You and Ms. Cathy stay warm and safe.
Mr. Peter Kelly... the only thing wrong with your story 🤔 it just wasnt near detailed & long enough! I was just getting very interested! My grnddad either came over to US on boat or was just born here after they arrived. He was born in 1901. My grndma in 1899 & Cherokee. I loved them dearly & they had a great impact on my life. You make the hx lessons so very interesting. Never could listen in grade/high sch. In college tho I enjoyed it but your teachings are even much more enjoyable 😉. So I ty for the time & enthusiasm you apply in your vids & it does not go unnoticed ❤. May Yashua bless you (& wife) for your love of hx & the lengths you go to just sharing it with your viewers! Ty again so very much! 🫠🥰🙏🏻
Always enjoy your wee bits of history! Being of Scot-Irish descent, I found today's "bit" particularly interesting. Thank you, as always for your great videos!
@@TheWoodlandEscape in what form (mp3? other file type?) do you up load the music? by what site or mean could I transfer because I remember music tunes are big files... Thanks
I love the history part of the video more than anything. Being of Scottish and Irish decent with a mixture of English as well, I really enjoyed this one. Great rocker, did you make this? Keep your powder dry
Good morning Peter, I love the wee history lesson and the warm fire. Sadly, I don't have the fireplace . The fireplace is a Rumford style that I have researched, and it's beautifully done. Have a great New Year for you and Cathy.
It is a grand place to curl up in a rocking chair and simply watch the fire. I understand people do that on televisions these days … that’s why I don’t watch TV, lol.
Trade silver was a very common item in the 18 and early 19th century, particularly with the indigenous people. It was an ornament as well as currency. One could trade back in their silver for trade goods at Trading Posts.
Peter, on my mothers side there was the Nesbitts, of which Nathaniel Nesbitt came from Northern Ireland in the 1750s to settle land in Maryland right on the Appalachian frontier, and he founded the town of Clear Spring. And indians were living there when he first got there. His house still stands, which is a log cabin surrounded by an enlarged brick house!
Peter I will have to reach out to Gary and see what he is thinking, I just got back from Canter's cave son's of liberty indoor trade. So I will get back to you soon.
I always enjoy your historical commentary, but this one was of particular interest to me because my father's side of the family is Scots Irish. In fact, my father traced our family tree back to Robert the Bruce on the Scottish side. e
Wow, you have yourself some very historical blood in your veins. Knowing one’s family history is such a treasure. Genealogy is fine, but the story is the heart of it.
My 7th Great Grandfather was born in Wales in 1705. His name was Cader Edwards. He fought in The Battle of Kings Mountain and The siege of Yorktown along with 2 of his sons and a son in law. Essentially known as Over mountain men. He died in Sullivan County Tennessee in 1782.
Even a blind pig can find a mushroom every now and then and SOMETIMES the under-dog does win! However, the Lannon and Murray in our families background agrees 100% with you!
Forgot 2 mention Emperor Peter an' I do NOT want 2 take up your precious time (how many have a fort 2 build = YIKES!) but WHERE did U get the BEAUTIFUL chair U were sitting on during this vid. It looks strong, unique and a 'work of art'...if U say U made it...I'll fall off my own chair...of far less beauty! Whenever...no rush! :)
When I was studying for my PhD at Durham University, a group of friends and I went for a trekking expedition at the Adrian's wall. It is a pretty basic accumulation of rocks, compared with what the Mayas, the Aztecs and Incas were doing well before the Romans on the other side of the world. It is a nice trekking trip, though.
I love listening to your stories, they are wonderful and teach me much of history. Keep the stories coming, and let no blithering arse tell you otherwise. 😉🪶🍁💮
You talked about Robert E. Lee for a short bit and what do you know! It is his birthday today. I just wanted share that coincidence. Maybe you knew? I just happened to know because his birthday is close to my good friend. Great video and keep them coming!
My forefather John Wotherspoon fought in both the Scottish and American revolutionary wars. And signed the constitution of the USA 🇺🇸. Becketts also fought alongside George Washington. Later Beckett sailed around the world with Vancouver. ( age of Discovery) … it was a brave new world!
I enjoy your channel. Your history stories are amazing. How do you remember so many dates,times, places, and names? Half the time, I can't remember what I did yesterday. I started to watch your videos from the beginning. I just started to view where you're beginning to build the blacksmith shop. I do notice that there's not much history about Canada, which, unfortunately, is sad. Keep the history lessons coming. Wish we had teachers like you back in the 60s and 70s. I am a Scottish and English decent.
Funny, but all I seem to remember is history … can’t recall what i had fr breakfast. I do do a lot of research, actually I’d call that my hobby. We certainly appreciate your continued interest.
Can you tell us (or, better yet, show us!!) how you make the deer antler mouth for the bag? Is it actually elk? It looks so much thicker than the average deer antler I see locally.
It is deer and from a fairly large fellow. Pretty simple, cut to length, drill out centre, cone with a round file and file a continuous groove around it to fashion to the hide.
Howdy Peter A lot was going on then , use to work with an Irish gut , still had his broch after being here , USA , for 30 years or so . He told me some stories about the 2 different colors the country had ... he was for peace . I see you got your hands clean from last time dieing ... your shirt came out great ! the little ball bag ... nice ... that was a piece of bone in the top ? did you carve a ring around it for the string to hold it tight ?
Greetings from East Tn!! As a descendant of Scotts-Irish heritage I totally agree with your opinion. It was even said that if anybody could have defeated the Native Americans it was the Scotts-Irish. Even tho there was intermarriage between the two.
This may be a really random question but was there ever older muskets on the frontier? Like the matchlock or the wheel lock and if so how often would they have been seen and used?
Absolutely, the first we’re matchlocks followed by the wheel lock and finally the flintlock. It was a significant improvement and very quickly made its predecessor obsolete. The earlier versions would have bee common place in the 1600’s, but by the 1700’s they would have been history.
@@TheWoodlandEscape ok thank you thought about buying a old matchlock. Also I think it would have been pretty funny to see someone like a long hunter carrying a big old matchlock arquebus onto the frontier. lol
A Scotsman/Irishman/Scots-Irish is walking down the street and notices a fight going on. He approaches and asks:"Is this a private affair or can anyone join in?"
Great story ! Great history,,agree with the theory that they did influence the revolution greatly Tweaks ? I would suggest the Magna Carta is the Genesis of rights and rule by the people and the Scots were a rung on the ladder to self governance . Also Luther birthed the reformation circa 1517 so Knox was originally a Catholic who converted and became a rung on the ladder of great protesters or Protestants . But I had to look all that up because I knew Luther came before Knox 🙂. You were likely going of memory and a darn good one ! 🙂 Love the lesson Tks Peter And I wish I was Scot Irish, but alas I’m just Irish Irish and German German 😂 wee bit English and Nordic ,,we know why that is right ? Next time will hear about vikings eh ?
That old memory thing. You are definitely spot on with your comments and Knox was indeed one cog in a big wheel of free thinking people. As to my ancestor I’m Irish Irish and Irish Irish, but I suspect if I did that dna thing there may in fact be a wee bit of Viking in me veins as well.
Scots-Irish from North Carolina. Cheers!
And to you sir.
I’m a Ulster Scot , served 27 years in the British Army , my great great grandfather stood with Wellington at Waterloo he was in the 27th Innskillings, a distant relative served in Clacks infantry at Gettysburg with Lee , my grandfather went over the top on the Somme in 1916 A company 11th Battlion Royal Irish Rifles, my dad landed on D Day with the Royal Ulster Rifles and crossed the Rhine. To name but a Few , Grant, Jackson, Patton, Montgomery etc etc , all of Ulster Scott extraction. You could say military service is in our blood.
Wow, what an absolutely amazing family military history. What I wouldn’t do to have you at my fire for a few days.
My favorite battle is the Battle of Kings Mountain, it was the Scott’s Irish and the over mountain men who held the day at Kings Mountain against major Patrick Ferguson. It was the beginning of the end of the American Revolution. These fighting men of the backcountry did not wait for Ferguson, to put their towns and farms to the sword. These men really helped America to become free of England. Thank you so much for your very educational history lesson on the Scott’s Irish.
That battle is a fascinating one,perhaps warrants doing a wee bit of history on it. Thanks for planting the seed.
@tumbleweed6658 I live in Wilkes County N.C. and close to the Over the Mountain Trail. The Scott's Irish blood runs deep in my family as with many in this area. Hard working mountain folks who won't tolerate being pushed around.
My G…Uncle was Benjamin Cleveland, Hero of Kings Mountain. His Brother who served as a Capt under him, Robert Cleveland was my G…Grandfather. Several others in the family along with another line were there also. Eventually we ended up in TN.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I have been re-enacting for about 25 years now and your channel is truly one of my favorites for it's research and the way you share it in your cabin really sets the tone for your love of history. Also Thank you for planting the seed as well. God's best for you and yours in this year of 2024.
Cheers from Colorado.
@@Mag_Aoidh There is a marker in North Wilkesboro that tells of a homeplace of Benjamin Cleveland close by. Lots of history in Wilkes County.
Good morning Peter. Hope you and Cathy are both doing well. As always, enjoy these "wee bits of history" you share.
And a fine day to you as well,sir. Glad you enjoyed it.
Great wee bits of history, I love learning something new. Stay warm!
If we’re not learning we’re dead my granddad used to say. I’m always gleaning new stuff from you guys. It’s pretty cold so not straying too far from the hearth these days.
This has to be one of your best!!!! I love the "fire-side chat" format!
I’m flattered, thank you for the compliment.
I love these history talks. Your channel is proof that UA-cam has alot more to offer than television.
I don’t watch TV, but have been told by many that UA-cam is good because of the variety of both topics and opinions. Thank you for watching ours.
Love it! As an Ulster Scot/Scots-Irish descendent, still serving in the military, they're some of the most aggressive people! Thanks for sharing. The first big Ulster Irish migration was here to Boston and New England - where they were definitely NOT welcomed. Pushed on to the frontier at that time, norther and western Massachusetts and into southern/central NH they were also heavily involved in the French and Indian War, which I think kicked off the American Revolution.
An a fine lineage you have sir. Not so sure one pushes a Scots Irish and if so, not too hard. I think they simply had an adventurous spirit and that free land was calling to them. You spot on about the F and I war, arguably it was the start of the American Revolution . I appreciate you watching and your interest.
Each and every time I watch one of your videos, I feel much better about the world. And considering the state of the world, that is a tremendous relief. Thank you.
Wow, thank you, that is a very flattering compliment.
I feel the same way.
Ah, my friend, you've chosen a topic dear to my heart. My last name is Welsh but from 1733, when those of my surname landed in New Castle they associated with, migrated with, and intermarried with the Scots Irish. The Revolution found them around the Charlotte, N.Carolina area. One David Reese was said to be a signer of the Mechlenburg Resolves and all his sons and son-in-laws took part in that conflict on the patriot side. His son and my direct ancestor, Charles, served variously first as a continental regular, later a member of N.Carolina militia during which he was captured and later released after the fall of Charleston. He finished the war in the S.Carolina State Troops. In his 50s he served with Andrew Jackson at the Battle of the Horseshoe. I do believe religion played a big role in their stance. David was an elder at Poplar Tent Church near Charlotte.
I so wish I could relate the Kelly/ Hannon history in that detail. Fascinating, thanks for sharing.
@TheWoodlandEscape how I ended up in Oklahoma was that Charles became a trader with the Cherokee, took a Cherokee wife. Both he and his Cherokee son fought at Horseshoe Bend. The son was later awarded a silver mounted rifle for actions at that battle by James Madison. Both were wounded. Charles Jr. At the Horseshoe, Charles Sr. Previously wounded in a mop up action later. Charles Sr. Died in Tennessee after being awarded a pension for service at Horseshoe and was awarded posthumously a pension for service during the Revolution. Charles Jr. Went ahead of the Cherokee removal in 1837. The trouble between the Cherokees cost him a son, 2 nephews, an old friend whom he came west with and his old commander. On a mission to completely remove from the main body of Cherokee to a new home in Texas he died of lung fever and was buried somewhere along the Colorado River in Texas in an unmarked grave. The silver mounted rifle resides in Horse Shoe Bend Military Museum in Alabama. It's known as the whales rifle.
@@larryreese6146 Awesome and again thanks for sharing this amazing history.
Correction: Moores Creek Bridge. Had to check my sources.
I’m of Scott-Irish decent. It’s from my mother’s side of the family the Stevenson’s . My oldest known ancestor was Moses Stevenson born the year 1800. He’s my great great grandfather . He migrated to the Carolinas back in the early 1800s and found a gold mine . A few years later I think about the 1840s he sold his gold mine and migrated to north Louisiana and homestead some land from a French land grant . Every mail could get 400 acres and seed and food to raise wheat for the government of France . He had several sons and part of the land has passed all the way down to me . Your history lesson was very interesting and I really enjoyed it so much . Thank you for what your doing . I look forward to your program every week and your history lessons . Keep up the good work !!
I’m jealous of those that have such knowledge of their family history. It’s awesome that your a continuum of your Great Grandfathers beginnings. Thanks for sharing.
I am a descendant of the Gallowglass, and they came to America sometime after the revolution. I have always had a fascination with the Scots/Irish history in the Appalachian Mountains.
Thanks for the fireside chats. Good luck with the fort build. I hope to something similar here in the Virginia mountains.
And a fine family heritage indeed. Progress is a wee bit slow on the fort, but I’ll get there.
A good historical lession. Thanks for that.
Thanks for your interest.
When ever I hear the calming strum of the guitar playing a bit of a jig. I know I'm in for a "we-bit of history " and a stress releaving evening at the woodland escape.
We can all use so stress relief these days, the fact you find it in our endeavour is flattering indeed.
Hi Peter, one of your videos you spoke of Cherry Valley. My grandfather was born in the late 1800’s and served in both WW 1&2. Later he was employed by the Johnsburg highway dept. here in Warren Co NY. One day he was doing some work on an old road here in Bakers Mills when the bulldozer exsposed a small canon. Glen Pearsall, a local historian done research and came up with the conclusion that the canon was probably discarded due to its weight by Sir John Johnson and his troops while chasing the French & Indians on an old military road toward Canada, after they preformed the Cherry Valley massacre. I believe you can google , and find the write up, & photos.
Fascinating, I will do just that and I thank you for sharing that with me.
Great history about the Scotch/ Irish
Thank you and only a wee bit at that!
Thank you for the walk-through history. My dad taught me always to be proud of my Scots-Irish heritage.
And so you should sir and thank you for joining me on a walk.
I am a detectorist for saving history. Many colonial relics are found here and even civil war. I feel these things need saved to remember those who came before. I'm a large part Scottish with Irish. One day on a river bluff that had a tiny home many years ago, I detected a powder measure and on it was an Ireland stamp. A treasure in my eyes.
That would be a find indeed and like you something I would treasure for ever!
Well done Sir.
Thank you.
And to think we believes times are turbulent today. Great stories of our past….thank you.
Thank you for watching. I’m not convinced that turbulent times don’t always exist, it seems to be the very nature of our species.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! History and where we come from is vitally important. I wish more people understood why things took place and the consequences of not understanding. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
Much appreciated and make sure you be watching yer top knot!
more people need to be like you. thank you for changing the world for the better.
Very kind words and I thank you.
100% (or near enough😂) Irish person here in Donegal Ireland learning a wee bit of history from my favourite history teacher. Thank you Peter. 😊
They called us barbarians . Go get your club let's go crack some sculls 😊
Does having all 4 grandparents arriving in Canada make me 100% (or near enough), lol? Thank you so much for the lovely words.
@TheWoodlandEscape 😂 Of course Peter. You're as Irish as you feel 😅❤
@@louisemon Aren’t you a gem!
Thanks Peter i always enjoy your we bits of history, very nice lead ball bag for your hunting kit
Thank you so much.
Many of us in the southeast US are descendants of these folks. All that “rebel pride” stuff you see down here is a rebellion against folks telling us to be ashamed of our ancestors’ actions/atrocities. There’s still a culture of respecting the military.
Ok, so our culture hasn’t always stood on the right side of history down here. We WERE making progress until recently.
Learning from you gave me more insight into my own family history because part of my family came over from the Ulster-Scots somewhere around 1700-ish.
Given your clan can be traced back to the Scots Irish , I suspect you’ve got a wee bit of that rebel blood surging through your veins and there is nothing wrong with that. Thanks for watching.
I would argue that all the influx of Viking ancestry into Scotland and Ireland contributed to the fighting spirit of these peoples as well as the concept of the AllThing having a democratic flair as well. Great video!
I suspect that you are spot on in both regards, thanks for your interest.
Peter thank you once again for an outstanding history lesson and for bringing us along, I enjoy every video you make and am learning from each. I look forward to your next.
Same, history is so much more lively when he tells it. And definitely from a different perspective than whomever writes the history books here in the states.
You are very welcome and many thanks for your support.
Ditto-there is an excellent source of history lessons presented here by Peter. 🤝 I'm still a student and plan to celebrate my 75th birthday in May of this year.
@@LauraAndDonsConcentricCircles You’ve got4 years on me, happy birthday.
I could listen to you for hours upon hours.
Oh my you’re a patient man. Thank you for the kind words.
I enjoyed your presentation very much. I always had a warm spot in my heart for the Irish, as a child there were a family of Irish immigrants that lived across the street from us, and they were close family friends. In later years as I learned more about my Polish ancestry, I came to understand that the Irish and the Polish have a similar history. They both were always fighting to protect themselves from invaders. Once again, very nice video.
I love when people share their stories,thank you.
Peter - I quite enjoy the music which accompanies your "wee bits of histories'" My great great grandfather, James McReynolds, was an 'Ulster Scot;' I found the home he built in Northern Ireland and have returned several times. His name was chiseled into the lentil over the front door.
That would be an amazing find, hope you captured an image of your gg grandfathers name.
Could listen to you speak on history all day. Great video as always. Thank you for your efforts.
Much appreciated and glad you enjoy our endeavours. All day might seem quite long by the end of me going on, lol.
After a bit, I wondered; "Is Peter a bit 'nutty' today?" I mean 'only' of course, your fine 'nutty-browned' shirt! = WELL DONE! A small thing your wee pouch...but not-so-small a labor, as with most things on your homestead. Life of a pioneer is NOT 4 the faint of heart 2 B sure. I C your breathing 'indoors' and think; "What penance!" and with all that cold, U took a long while B 4 fetching a coffee! I wuz watching U and saying; "Peter, get yourself a hot coffee!" Did U hear me? LOL! Lovely filming and credit reads Empress Catherine. I thank U both 4 your time/talents shared. We R all the richer 4 it! The wee bits, 'most fascinating'. In my little life, I find the 'characters' brought into action during significant historic 'moments' a true 'Act of God'. Always trying 2 move us forward from a 'rut of thinking'. The 'chosen' players R 'placed' 2 'stir the pot' of events and oft lose their lives as it was only for a time. A 'spark' 2 enkindle the flame in hearts. The hardships U bear, I can understand as preserving your minds from the 'softness' that is followed by corruption. Stay pure, a wealth awaits U in the very near future. "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." (Helen Keller). Health n' Happiness dear ones! :)
Always a pleasure, Marie. Love the quote. “ A person who can read, but chooses not to, is no better off than one who cannot read”… or something like that. ( MarkTwain)
Thank you for another wee bit of history. Since I'm half Irish, I find this history very interesting. Today is a good day to tell stories and make bags. It's snowing here in Southern Pennsylvania, so I'll get some work done on my next flintlock build.
Another good one thanks for sharing and the wee history lesson.
You bet, it is our pleasure and a wee bit of fun to boot producing the episodes.
Peter, what an excellent video! True, we are not a Democracy but, we are united, at least in my heart. You are one of my heroes! Keep going my friend and keep your powder dry and your noggin down!
You certainly seem to have a lot of political unrest I do hope it gets sorted out. Thanks for your continued interest in our channel.
Good morning from Syracuse NY United States brother and everyone else and thank you for sharing your live history videos and adventures
Good morning, Earl and thank you
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA my friend and I enjoy your video which I have shared with all the black powder groups that I am in my friend
great story, I am from the MacTavish clan and we migrated to Ireland and then to Pennsylvania so your story sounded like my family history
Well sir, your family history is one to be proud of!
As a Texan of Scots Irish descent rebellion is in my blood.
To Bobby Sands and Kelly's Irish brigade 🍻
Cheers to you sir!
Interesting wee bits of history Peter. Stay warm Peter and Cathy!
Not getting too far from the hearth these days…hope your fire is keeping you warm!
Hey Peter! Staying warm, telling tales, & doing "small chores" inside, goes WAY back in Human History. That is a pretty snazzy "Bullet Bag" that will serve you well for a long time to come. The walnut dye will be a nice touch. (By the way, the other dyed items looked GOOD!) I always thought it was interesting that the Continental troops that were raised in Pennsylvania were known as "The Presbyterian Line". After the war, a Member of Parliment was speaking to that assembly. He said, "Cousin America has run off with a Presbyterian Minister... and nothing can be done about it!". Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
I remember Mom telling stories about her Great Grandfather John Clark. He was quite the independent character... and it is a good heritage to claim! Take Care and I'll see you down the Trail!
A good day for just that. Apparently King George often referred to the American Revolution as the Presbyterian war.
Really enjoyed this one Peter.Who knows but that one of our ancestors were not one of these Scots Irish warriors. Amazing how these people had a powerful impact/influence on a country so far away.
Thank you for this wee,bit.I'm Scots irish,mine the fort and God bless.
Our pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.
I'd very much be grateful for a short episode about my 6th great grandfather William "Ranger" Davidson. We've chatted about it a bit before. He was instrumental in the victory of the American revolution. A Scots-Irishman! My family would be so honoured if you made a presentation.
I'm sharing THIS video with my father (you look just like him). I'm living deep in the woods in a cabin he and I built together. Cheers and thank you and your wife so much for keeping our people's history ALIVE!
Can you email me some information? Hope you’re staying warm in your cabin.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Staying warm! I've got lots of wood. Hard work pays off.
I'm ashamed to say that I'm computer illiterate, so I don't even have the knowledge to e-mail. My much younger brother set up this UA-cam account for me. However, there's a neat little video on this platform presented by a gal who is a Ranger at Kings mountain National Military Park. Her name is Ranger Leah.
Just type in "William Ranger Davidson" and it will pop up.
Other than that I have no information other than handed down stories by family. My family came across the Oregon trail in 1858 and founded the town of Woodland, Washington (lots of family stories about that period in our history). The main drag downtown is Davidson Avenue to this day.
I'll see what I can do to figure out the email process. I just KNOW you'd like to hear his story. It's really amazing. His son was awarded land and settled in east Ohio. Back then it was the frontier.
That's the family legend anyhow. I'm longing to learn more about my family history.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful pouch and the walnut dye looks great. Great history lesson by the fire.
Thank you kindly,glad you enjoyed it.
We are not a Democracy .We are a Sovereign Republic of Sovereign Citizens..That is what our Forefathers fought for and its what we will fight to remain a land of Freemen free to live as God intended.. Democracy 's deteriorate into dictatorship and we will never be that . Our Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights would have to b e abandoned. Long Live the Republic One Nation under God. Amen!
Long live are Republic
You are certainly right, I was simply trying to look at the philosophical way that it evolved. Both have elected representatives, elected by the citizens.
Constitutional Republic.
Not under your Biden presidency, your Constitution is ignored and breached routinely, your Military sworn to uphold the Constitution has been politically subverted and neutralised, your Federal and some State Law enforcement bodies have been politicised and now work for political agendas in opposition to the American Constitution, need I go on ? BTW the same thing is happening in many western nations, coincidence? I think not.
@@ardshielcomplex8917also happening in Canada.
Thank you for the history, My family came to America in 1792, from near the Firth of Clyde.
Neat Bag.
Brag away my friend, brag away!
@@TheWoodlandEscape No dummies they waited till the Revolution was won I suppose. Used car salesman before there were used cars. And who knows maybe a horse thief or two. 😂
Another great history lesson Peter, I'm Dutch, Irish,Scottish & English and this makes me want to learn more about my past heritage.
Now there is a hodgepodge for you … appreciate your interest.
Thanks for your videos, I’ve always enjoyed your stories and projects. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸
Thanks for watching and judging from your frequent comments, you’ve not missed many.
Thanks Mr. Peter, great history lesson today. Easier to learn by a warm fire with a grand historian doing the teaching. You and Ms. Cathy stay warm and safe.
Oh my, Grand is it now … I thank you for the kind compliment.
I love your we bits of history and welcome more.
Appreciate the kid compliment,thank you.
Always a pleasure to listen to your talks, no matter what the subject. No Irish in my family (too bad)
Thanks Hayward, I’m hoping your staying warm out there in the East.
You always make the best of your time, most of us are dying of boredom in the winter months. Im very doubtful you are ever bored!!
Thank you … sometimes I wish I could get a wee bit bored, but can’t seem to find the time!
Thanks for a wee bit of history
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the fireside chat, and the bit of history, i learn something new every time!
Our pleasure and thanks for the compliment. If we’re not earning we’re dead was something my granddad used to tell me.
Aye Peter! Bonnie wee blather. 🇺🇸🏴 Slàinte Mhath 🥃
And May you be blessed with good health as well. I might have to have a wee dram tonight an toast you properly.
@@TheWoodlandEscape 🙏🏻
I believe your wee bit of history to be true, Peter. And much thanks to the two of you for another wonderful video.
Our pleasure, thanks for watching.
Nice pouch, and the venison sounds good! I love these history lessons!
Turned out very well as did the venison.
Mr. Peter Kelly... the only thing wrong with your story 🤔 it just wasnt near detailed & long enough! I was just getting very interested! My grnddad either came over to US on boat or was just born here after they arrived. He was born in 1901. My grndma in 1899 & Cherokee. I loved them dearly & they had a great impact on my life. You make the hx lessons so very interesting. Never could listen in grade/high sch. In college tho I enjoyed it but your teachings are even much more enjoyable 😉. So I ty for the time & enthusiasm you apply in your vids & it does not go unnoticed ❤.
May Yashua bless you (& wife) for your love of hx & the lengths you go to just sharing it with your viewers! Ty again so very much! 🫠🥰🙏🏻
Interesting family history you have, thanks for sharing and thanks for your kind words.
Always enjoy your wee bits of history! Being of Scot-Irish descent, I found today's "bit" particularly interesting. Thank you, as always for your great videos!
Kind feedback and we thank you.
Love the history lesson. Also a nice little project to do. Thanks Peter.
Glad you enjoyed it. Bag turned out really nice.
Thank you for the most fascinating subjects and your craftsmanship of the 17th and 18th centuries(I love it)
Our pleasure, glad you liked them.
what a nice ball pouch! full of history. Thanks again for a great talk on a Friday evening.
Needed you here with your pipes!
@@TheWoodlandEscape I need to send you some tunes (mp3 ?)
@@deniscaron1306 That would be grand.
@@TheWoodlandEscape in what form (mp3? other file type?) do you up load the music? by what site or mean could I transfer because I remember music tunes are big files... Thanks
@@deniscaron1306 Perhaps you could email Cathy, I’m lost in this high tech world.
I love the history part of the video more than anything. Being of Scottish and Irish decent with a mixture of English as well, I really enjoyed this one. Great rocker, did you make this? Keep your powder dry
Glad you enjoyed it. The rocker was made by the Amish in Pennsylvania.
Very educational, I love your videos!
Glad you like them and thanks for the compliment.
I just love you videos! I just found you! I’ll be watching. You have reignited my love of building long rifles!!
Glad you found us, Kenneth and thanks for your interest and support.
Great video! That truly was " a we bit of history!" Thank you!
Thanks Ian. Hope your keeping warm.
Another great history lesson by the fireside
Thank you, glad you enjoyed.
We are a Constitutional Republic.
You most certainly are. What I was attempting to get at was how you got there … more philosophical than literal.
Thank you for the history lesson keep the fire going
It is roaring as I type . Always a kind word, thank you.
once again, great bit of history. My uncle said he was an Irish hillbilly,,I was so glad!!!! Thanks for the vid.
Glad you enjoyed it … nothing wrong with an Irish Hillbilly!
Good morning Peter, I love the wee history lesson and the warm fire. Sadly, I don't have the fireplace . The fireplace is a Rumford style that I have researched, and it's beautifully done. Have a great New Year for you and Cathy.
It is a grand place to curl up in a rocking chair and simply watch the fire. I understand people do that on televisions these days … that’s why I don’t watch TV, lol.
Peter, I am curious, what are the 'silver' items on your shirt and (in other videos) your head wrap?
Trade silver was a very common item in the 18 and early 19th century, particularly with the indigenous people. It was an ornament as well as currency. One could trade back in their silver for trade goods at Trading Posts.
Peter, on my mothers side there was the Nesbitts, of which Nathaniel Nesbitt came from Northern Ireland in the 1750s to settle land in Maryland right on the Appalachian frontier, and he founded the town of Clear Spring. And indians were living there when he first got there. His house still stands, which is a log cabin surrounded by an enlarged brick house!
That is one house, is it still inhabited?
Yes it is, currently as a rental.
Great video guy's that was more than a wee bit of history more like weeeeee bit 😂
Thanks Larry. You guys going to Kalamazoo?
Peter I will have to reach out to Gary and see what he is thinking, I just got back from Canter's cave son's of liberty indoor trade. So I will get back to you soon.
Fascinating story
And to think, I barely scratched the surface. Thanks for watching.
I always enjoy your historical commentary, but this one was of particular interest to me because my father's side of the family is Scots Irish. In fact, my father traced our family tree back to Robert the Bruce on the Scottish side.
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Wow, you have yourself some very historical blood in your veins. Knowing one’s family history is such a treasure. Genealogy is fine, but the story is the heart of it.
My 7th Great Grandfather was born in Wales in 1705. His name was Cader Edwards. He fought in The Battle of Kings Mountain and The siege of Yorktown along with 2 of his sons and a son in law. Essentially known as Over mountain men. He died in Sullivan County Tennessee in 1782.
@@TheWoodlandEscapeI agree. That is why the story you told is so intriguing to me. I can't wait to share it with my father. He will love it.
@@shawnpoynter1900What an amazing family history. Something to be passed down through the generations.
@@jamesmetzler2031 I agree 💯
Even a blind pig can find a mushroom every now and then and SOMETIMES the under-dog does win! However, the Lannon and Murray in our families background agrees 100% with you!
That’s funny and hats off to your clan’s history!
Forgot 2 mention Emperor Peter an' I do NOT want 2 take up your precious time (how many have a fort 2 build = YIKES!) but WHERE did U get the BEAUTIFUL chair U were sitting on during this vid. It looks strong, unique and a 'work of art'...if U say U made it...I'll fall off my own chair...of far less beauty! Whenever...no rush! :)
It is made by the Amish In Pennsylvania, had it for decade and without a doubt the most comfortable chair ever made. Fit anyone regardless of size.
Great video. Have you ever tried the ball block hung from the neck? Not really needed unless you need to reload fast.
I have made and used bullet blocks in the past, kinda like them.
Sláinte Peter! I come from Galway and Quebec blood. From your McGee friend.
And a fine Scottish name indeed. To your health and that of your clan!
When I was studying for my PhD at Durham University, a group of friends and I went for a trekking expedition at the Adrian's wall. It is a pretty basic accumulation of rocks, compared with what the Mayas, the Aztecs and Incas were doing well before the Romans on the other side of the world. It is a nice trekking trip, though.
Sounds like a great trek and such a beautiful part of the world.
Don't you mean Hadrian's Wall?
@@michaelwaller7365 I’m sure that’s what he meant.
Just got my DNA results and im 20 percent Scot-Irish. Spent 43 years thinking i was black. Here to learn about some of my people
That’s hilarious, glad I could be of some help.
Well done!
Thank you.
I have played around with walnut dye. Looks like now I need a ball pouch! 😊
They’re a handy way to keep your shooting bag organized.
I love listening to your stories, they are wonderful and teach me much of history. Keep the stories coming, and let no blithering arse tell you otherwise. 😉🪶🍁💮
Fortunately not too many blithering arses follow me. Btw, that made me smile, thank you.
Another good one Peter
Thank you so much.
As always, a fine video. I found the background music very distracting while you were talking. But always a treat to see a new video of yours.
Thank you and now that you mentioned it, I do as well,lol.
I hope the political bickering doesn't get out of hand. I watch your videos to get away from all that.@@TheWoodlandEscape
You talked about Robert E. Lee for a short bit and what do you know! It is his birthday today. I just wanted share that coincidence. Maybe you knew? I just happened to know because his birthday is close to my good friend. Great video and keep them coming!
I did not know that or if I did me old brain forgot … cool coincidence! Glad you enjoyed.
My forefather John Wotherspoon fought in both the Scottish and American revolutionary wars. And signed the constitution of the USA 🇺🇸. Becketts also fought alongside George Washington. Later Beckett sailed around the world with Vancouver. ( age of Discovery) … it was a brave new world!
Wow, you’ve some fascinating historical blood in your veins, thanks so much for sharing.
Good vid ! How do your keep the walnut die from running when wet?
It doesn’t, but will fade over time to a very soft brown.
I enjoy your channel. Your history stories are amazing. How do you remember so many dates,times, places, and names? Half the time, I can't remember what I did yesterday.
I started to watch your videos from the beginning. I just started to view where you're beginning to build the blacksmith shop.
I do notice that there's not much history about Canada, which, unfortunately, is sad.
Keep the history lessons coming.
Wish we had teachers like you back in the 60s and 70s.
I am a Scottish and English decent.
Funny, but all I seem to remember is history … can’t recall what i had fr breakfast. I do do a lot of research, actually I’d call that my hobby. We certainly appreciate your continued interest.
Can you tell us (or, better yet, show us!!) how you make the deer antler mouth for the bag? Is it actually elk? It looks so much thicker than the average deer antler I see locally.
It is deer and from a fairly large fellow. Pretty simple, cut to length, drill out centre, cone with a round file and file a continuous groove around it to fashion to the hide.
Howdy Peter
A lot was going on then , use to work with an Irish gut , still had his broch after being here , USA , for 30 years or so . He told me some stories about the 2 different colors the country had ... he was for peace .
I see you got your hands clean from last time dieing ... your shirt came out great ! the little ball bag ... nice ... that was a piece of bone in the top ? did you carve a ring around it for the string to hold it tight ?
I did indeed file a curve around the antler and tapered the hole on the inside so the balls won’t hang up. Glad you enjoyed.
Greetings from East Tn!! As a descendant of Scotts-Irish heritage I totally agree with your opinion. It was even said that if anybody could have defeated the Native Americans it was the Scotts-Irish. Even tho there was intermarriage between the two.
Appreciate your interest and you have a heritage to be proud of.
They don't call them the "fighting Irish" for nothing. Thank you for this history.
An Irishman see a fight in progress and stops and says, is this a personal matter or can anyone join in? Thanks for watching.
@@TheWoodlandEscape LOL
This may be a really random question but was there ever older muskets on the frontier? Like the matchlock or the wheel lock and if so how often would they have been seen and used?
Absolutely, the first we’re matchlocks followed by the wheel lock and finally the flintlock. It was a significant improvement and very quickly made its predecessor obsolete. The earlier versions would have bee common place in the 1600’s, but by the 1700’s they would have been history.
@@TheWoodlandEscape ok thank you thought about buying a old matchlock. Also I think it would have been pretty funny to see someone like a long hunter carrying a big old matchlock arquebus onto the frontier. lol
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A Scotsman/Irishman/Scots-Irish is walking down the street and notices a fight going on. He approaches and asks:"Is this a private affair or can anyone join in?"
Good one!😂
I remember my grampa Hannon telling me that one back in the 70,s. He was 96 when he passed and I suspect had been in the odd fight or two.
Great story ! Great history,,agree with the theory that they did influence the revolution greatly
Tweaks ? I would suggest the Magna Carta is the Genesis of rights and rule by the people and the Scots were a rung on the ladder to self governance . Also Luther birthed the reformation circa 1517 so Knox was originally a Catholic who converted and became a rung on the ladder of great protesters or Protestants . But I had to look all that up because I knew Luther came before Knox 🙂. You were likely going of memory and a darn good one ! 🙂
Love the lesson Tks Peter
And I wish I was Scot Irish, but alas I’m just Irish Irish and German German 😂 wee bit English and Nordic ,,we know why that is right ? Next time will hear about vikings eh ?
That old memory thing. You are definitely spot on with your comments and Knox was indeed one cog in a big wheel of free thinking people. As to my ancestor I’m Irish Irish and Irish Irish, but I suspect if I did that dna thing there may in fact be a wee bit of Viking in me veins as well.