Swamp Country Preserving a Way of Life on the Pearl River
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
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This video is mostly of my Daddy, Swampman Dan talking about life on the river. There is a few scenes from prior festivities at the camp from over the many years.
Being from the backwoods of the southern appalachian mountains nice to see people who enjoy life at a slower, simpler pace like we do
Sounds bad ass!!! A simpler life
Howdy,
I agree 💯 You are absolutely right. 👍 👍
Even though I'm from a very small borough in Northeastern Pennsylvania, things have been changing so much that I've decided to move to the deep south.
I've been to most Southern states and from my experience, I've found that mountain, river and swamp folk are far less rude and not in a constant hurry to go nowhere. Neighbors used to be kind and helpful to each other here, but these days most seem to only care about greed, material possessions, trying to outdo each other.
I've also noticed that lack of faith in God and traditional family values has declined a lot up North here.
It will be a blessing indeed to move south.
Have a good night there and God bless
@@2277ize I agree 💯
I can't wait for my move to the rural deep south. Definitely looking forward to it. 👍 👍
Howdy there,
I agree, way too many folks in a hurry to go nowhere.
Sure is my idea of life.
I don't do city stuff.
God bless
Howdy,
I'd truly like to thank y'all that took the time to help steer me in the right direction for finding a good place to call my new home.
We were planning on moving sometime in May.
Sadly, my Daddy passed away a few days ago. It was his dream to move there.
I know he'd want me to move here and start a family in a place with good folks with good morals and values.
I know he'll be in heaven smiling down at the beautiful and peaceful scenery and most importantly darn good folks.
I'd consider myself blessed to live there.
My move might be delayed a bit, but I want all y'all to know that when I do move, that in time of need, I'll always be there the best I can for my neighbors and new friends.
Much appreciated,
God bless 🙏
This is amazing, thank you to whomever put this together!
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
I respect how these folks live as they are true to themselves!! :)- Much respect to these folks!!! :)_
I've enjoyed your video, Dana , thanks so much for sharing!
I have spent many days snake hunting in Honey Island Swamp over the years. I have also had some things happen that I can't explain.
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Enjoyed the video Dana, it’s been years since I have been down on the Old Pearl River! Familiar faces on the Pearl River, a good way of life!
people like this can survive an economic disaster CAN YOU?????
COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE!!!!
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
That’s what you call simple living life is good this what the world needs again
Two words - real people.
Howdy,
I agree 💯 👍👍
This country would be a better place if there were more good folks like that. 🙏
Great vid. It was fascinating. Cheers from NZ.
I didnt grow up in the swamp but i grew up in a tiny littletown on the ohio river...in indiana....this is how we used to live, hunt and party.....that is until the flood of 1997 came and all the rich people wanted our property and started buying it up and regentrificated the area....all the old characters that made it home have died off anyway.....those good ol daysare long gone.....we had it made in the 80s and 90s tho
Searched for a wrestler who used to do the move Pearl River Plunge and found this haha. At least I got to see some backstory to the name!
Very good videos you have there. I'll be sure to check more out. I'm glad I stumbled across your channel. Liked and subscribed. Good video of y'all with Terral Evans too.
I know these folks, the real deal
That was cool.
When Life Serves Up Lemons, You Make Lemon-Aide !!
The good life
CITY FOLKS JUST DON’T GET IT!!!!
Howdy,
I was wondering if any locals ever rent their houseboats on a monthly, 6 month or yearly price?
Looking for something older, simple looking with bare minimum necessities?
Just need enough room for 1 and a small dog and cat.
It doesn't need to be a boat type, a small shed type one on pontoons or floats is pretty much all I'd need.
Basically, simple, clean, decent livable, or as is is ok.
Most houseboat rentals I see are high end fancy and are by the day, just way way too high priced to live for extended time.
Much appreciated,
C.M.
PS, I'd also consider a cabin, camper or RV near the water. 🙏
We may have houseboats for rent in the near future. Been considering doing that in the future when I get my houseboat built. I have friends with houseboats so I can ask.
Howsy,
Does any of y'all by chance know any folks that might be interested in renting a small section of property, would be great if theres fishing accessible from the property, but not a deal breaker.
I just nedd enough room for a van and tow behind camper. (Unless im renting a place, then id only need room for the van and late on a small Jon boat.
Im a quiet person with good traditional old fashioned morals and values.
Im the type to help my neighbors and try to put my friends and neighbors first whenever possible.
Looking for monthly arrangement, a handshake is good for me, if its good for you, if you rather it done in writing, thats fine with me too.
Im looking for anywhere from bout 6 months to a year. If it works out, then I might be interested in longer if it works for both of us.
I might need a single 20 amp electric outlet. i do have 150 feet of heavy outdoor type RV extension cord.
Just thinking it might be a situation that can help someone with some easy extra money and it sure would be a help to me too.
Im a simple down to earth hunter and angler.
Im not into fancy city type living at all, its just not my way. Not saying theres anything wrong with that way of life, but cities or big towns, just isnt for me.
Id be more than happy to pay some extra rental money up front, or maybe a few months or so too.
I just aint good at figuring out long distance moving.
Its a bit different going this eay then going through a realtor or on the computer.
I only see fancy type homes listed that are way high in price.
I just dont need or want 3 or 4 bedrooms, granite countertops and air conditioned attached garages.
Only house that came up was a 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home in New Iberia that was being rented as is for $296 a month, i lost out on that one, someone already rented it by the time i reached the seller
Ive considered a cheap houseboat or float house, just not sure how that works, so just trying to figure out some other options, like a camper or RV.
Even a cabin, shanty house or shabty boat would be fine with me.
I pretty much only need a bedroom of sorts and dont really need a full kitchen. I mostly cook on the grill or bbq.
Well i figured id give it a shot by asking this way
Its only me a small senior aged dog and a xat. Both are house trained and the dog aint a barker.
I aint married yet, but it would be nice to have room for a gal in the future if i go with other than a camper or houseboat.
I aint picky, i dont mind something that needs work, im good with plumbing and electrical work painting and other repairs, cept rather not have to fully gut a place. if it needs work its fine with me.
I aint the type to dissapoint anyone.
I promise to you and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that im confident that you wouldn't regret having me as a neighbor.
If for some reason it dont work, ill be sure to get out of your hair and on good terms.
Im a humble guy. Im not into materialistic possessions or fancy stuff.
I truly believe that we can make this work so we all are happy with this here arrangement. Also i wouldn't hunt or fish without your permission. If need be i can find another area for hunting and fishing that works out.
I dont plan on needing electric for more than a couple or few monts. Ill be adding solar if i go the camper or houseboat/float house route if i buy my own.
If i dont buy my own and rent a humble houseboat or float house or cabin, id be more than happy to add solar with your permission and fix up the place a little bit at a time, if y'all want me to, or if its needed.
Yeah just trying to figure out something here.
Id surely consider myself blessed if this wirks out and would be most grateful.
Id also consider paying a finders fee for help that leads me to finding a place.
I have to admit finding a place bout 1,200 to 1,300 mikes away, is a bit if a challenge.
I know some of the rules regarding a houseboat or fliat house, as far as anchoring or mooring it, but i surely dont know all the rules. I was told bout Pearl River, lake Verret and Whiskey Bay as far as putting a houseboat. But if i go that way, id like to have a small patch of land to rent near it so i can park my truck.
Unfortunately its not 4x4, I planned on converting it by replacing the i beam front axle with a Dana 70 powered front axle, and transfer case, maybe from a topkick or Kodiak truck.
I just didn't have the time at the moment, its a 2wd dually short step van with a locking tear, so as long as the road or path is travelable by a 2wd with mud tires, id be set. Really wouldn't be as much a problem if i weren't selling my Chevy m1098 4x4 CUCV army pickup truck, but i might be selling it sobi don't have to have 2 vehicles on the property.
My apologies in advance, i been up bout 2 and a half days trying to figure out moving and packing.
I was planning on moving with my Dad so he could ve in warner weather and be with goid folks.
He passed, so uts just me, and i know im really rambling on here, im just running out of time and would definitely like to move to Louisiana no more than 2-3 months from now at most.
Id ve more than happy to pay a finders fee to any if y'all that might be able to work something out with this here situation.
I can gladly give an email or phone number if tgeres any questions.
Id be happy with anything on or bear the water, weather it be river, bayou, swamp, backwater, pretty much being by any navigable water so i can teavel by biat to fish, trap crawfish would sure be great.
Well i know this is a long shot, but figure if i dont ask, ill never know.
Maybe theres some sort of Facebook group dealing with this area of Louisiana, ill check it out but im new to Facebook.
Maby thanks in advance.
Much appreciated.
God bless.
With Respect,
C.M.
Tell the man a blue gill will eat a crawdad whole and a red ear shellcracker will crush a crawdad bust him up spit the shell out and eat the filet meat. Test it put a bluegill and a red ear in an aquarium and put some crawdad's in with them and watch them eat
Are there many french speakers in your area? Or has french died out?
Not so many in the Honey Island Swamp area. But, in other areas of Louisiana, they still have people who speak CAjun french. My grandparents spoke it in Napoleonville, LA. But, they are no longer living.
not a lot. My grandparents were.
My kin in St. Mary parish spoke french and English only when needed. That was 50s and 60s.
@@fountainofyouthfulnessanti3634 sadly it has died luv,it's very sad
nice to see kids when they are innocent and playful. Adults suck with their huge judgmental egos.
Thanks for sharing, much appreciated. Any of y'all have ideas for finding a place in the Achafalaya Basin to live either on or off grid, maybe a houseboat, shanty house, or a place I can work on a bus conversion project, or houseboat? I prefer on or near the water so I can launch a small boat, as I prefer to hunt and fish for sustenance. Living off the land is important to me. Many thanks for any help. I forgot to add, 2 adults, a cat, and a small dog. Looking for rural type areas, not interested in city slicker, fancy stuff, the simpler and less fancy, the better. We're conservative Christians. Best wishes and prayers for all y'all's help and God bless. C.M.
Pearl River in pearl River la.
@@theemeraldfox7779Many thanks for taking the time to help me out.
Much appreciated,
God bless 🙏👍👍
@@theemeraldfox7779 Howdy,
Don't mean to bother you.
Was just wondering if you might know any local folks willing to rent an old houseboat or float house they might not be using?
Looking for monthly, likely for 6 months to a year or possibly permanently.A small cabin would be an option too.
Just need room for 1 adult, unless I get married, a small housebroken dog and a cat.
I'd need electricity, not much. I can easily get by with 20-30 amps of 120v, I don't need 220v.
Water would be a bonus, but I can improvise on that. Looking for as is, or basic simple living.
I don't mind as is, I'm good at plumbing whether it be copper, PVC, black pipe or PEX.
Good at electrical and pretty much any types of home and vehicle maintenance, if that helps.
In this economy, maybe something might work out that would help me and the renter out.
I've been trying to get a hold of a realtor from Louisiana that specializes in, small homes and tiny homes and other alternative housing, but haven't been able to reach her for some reason.
My apologies, I don't mean to take up too much of your time.
Much appreciated, God bless,
C.M.
No one can hear the people for the muzic😢
Stand firm Pearl River.
The cancer is now at YOUR doorstep and beginning to take hold. Sadly It's too late for Slidell.
Everything you've ever held dear and your way of life & customs is at stake.
can i come visiting ?
How about schools?
God said for the evil of man kind i give you mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes are the state bird of LA.😂
I want to be yall
Howdy,
I'm not from there, but about the best folks you can find in this country.
Don't give up on your hopes and dreams, if you're a good kind hearted person, though I can't speak for everyone there, they'll accept you with open arms.
Very good folks down there.
They all got dogs that a snake can swallow
They might be small,
I've been to Louisiana and there are no native snakes I know of that would swallow them. Maybe a gator.