A Tale of Two Towns: Bluefield Virginia & West Virginia

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024

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  • @MountainRoots
    @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +7

    Love hearing from y'all in the comments! Where should we explore next?

    • @jackwagner6809
      @jackwagner6809 2 роки тому

      Hello how you doing

    • @jackwagner6809
      @jackwagner6809 2 роки тому +1

      Good looking pplace

    • @slainteron4027
      @slainteron4027 2 роки тому +1

      Maybe head way up north to Wheeling and or Harper's Ferry

    • @markwilliams5606
      @markwilliams5606 2 роки тому +1

      @@jackwagner6809 Just fine! Living in the Ozarks Missouri 🤠. Have a Cattle Ranch. Love you guys 🙏🇺🇸

    • @johnkimble2361
      @johnkimble2361 2 роки тому +1

      Nice job on the video sir!

  • @phyllisgarner8274
    @phyllisgarner8274 Рік тому +7

    I will be 84 next month, and was born and raised in Bluefield. My class was the last to graduate from the old Beaver high. We lived on college ave in the Mar Lee Apts.

    • @weotalks2810
      @weotalks2810 7 місяців тому

      Did u know the BROWNS...HOPKINS..GREYS..REV.PALMER TABERNACLE BAPTIST???

    • @adrianne9549
      @adrianne9549 Місяць тому

      My father was born there too he went to Beaver HS we still have his yearbooks. He would be in his 80's if he was still living. His last name is Horton.

  • @SharonG-ip3ll
    @SharonG-ip3ll Рік тому +18

    You should do a part 2 of a tale of two towns featuring Bristol Tennessee and Bristol Virginia.

  • @connormillerfilms
    @connormillerfilms 2 роки тому +32

    i live in bluefield VA and it’s nice to finally get some professional video on us thank you🙏

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

    • @larryshort4796
      @larryshort4796 2 роки тому +3

      I remember Bluefield as a booming town in the 1950s when I was a child visiting relatives.

    • @vickynoname9860
      @vickynoname9860 Рік тому

      Aww♥️♥️

    • @Johnettarobinson8906
      @Johnettarobinson8906 Рік тому

      Me too!

    • @LorenzoNW
      @LorenzoNW Рік тому +1

      How would you compare Bluefield to Morgantown? I've been considering moving to WV and have been watching some UA-cam videos.

  • @matthewpadgett9526
    @matthewpadgett9526 Рік тому +8

    I was born in Welch WV and very familiar with Bluefield WV and Bluefield VA. In May 2023 i will go to those areas and others to look at land or property there as I am planning for my retirement. Peace and quiet in West Virginia.

    • @FredPena-rd5cf
      @FredPena-rd5cf 11 місяців тому

      I worked construction job there in the 90s. For the Felts family. You know them?

    • @matthewpadgett9526
      @matthewpadgett9526 11 місяців тому +1

      @@FredPena-rd5cf
      There was a family by that name that I did know back in the day.

  • @Miruble82
    @Miruble82 Рік тому +4

    My grandma and grandpa are from Bluefield wv and although i live in Florida and I’m a flat lander as my great uncle calls me I love my visits to see my family up there. Love that town

  • @williamcox955
    @williamcox955 Рік тому +4

    I was born and raised in the Bluefields. I moved away when I was in my 20’s and have been gone for nearly 30 years, but I still think of it as home.

  • @ronnielewis4876
    @ronnielewis4876 2 роки тому +13

    Dont stop recognizing Appalachia. Great work!

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому

      That's the plan, really appreciate you watching & sharing too!!

  • @brianspivey9254
    @brianspivey9254 2 роки тому +15

    I was born in Bluefield WVA and lived in Bluefield VA, I left there in the late 70s, moving to Danville VA. I live in the Washington DC area now and absolutely hate it. I just miss the small town vibe and civilized people

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +2

      I understand the sentiment, thanks for watching!

    • @shawnj1966
      @shawnj1966 Рік тому +1

      My mother was also born in Bluefield WV. Their home was in Bluefield Virginia but she was born in WV because that's where the closest hospital was. She always considered herself a Virginian though, as that is where her ancestors were from. She died this year and I took her ashes there to be buried with her parents just two days ago. They are buried on the WV side. It's a beautiful place with wonderful people!

    • @ladonnasimmons2795
      @ladonnasimmons2795 6 місяців тому

      I'm probably 5 or 6 years younger than you but I remember you Brian Spivey living on Depot St you rode a blue banana seat bike and lived next door to "The Center." Your Cuz Stephanie is married to my brother Jimmy. We always wondered where you and your brother Gerrod and sister Z went to.

  • @Arinahaset
    @Arinahaset Рік тому +2

    My wife and I may be moving there in about 3 months

  • @willbygosh4887
    @willbygosh4887 Рік тому +4

    I'm originally from Clarksburg West Virginia which is in the North Central region. and the old highrise architecture in both towns are very similiar.Downtown Fairmont has that same vibe also.

  • @slynne3538
    @slynne3538 2 роки тому +7

    My hometown(s) ❤️ I was born in Bluefield WV, grew up in Bluefield VA. I claim both states as home! Lovely video!!

    • @christianpatriot7196
      @christianpatriot7196 Рік тому +1

      The same here with me it will always have a special place in my heart!

  • @carolwalters4953
    @carolwalters4953 2 роки тому +5

    I love the tunnels

  • @gman8648
    @gman8648 Рік тому +3

    At 4:41 you were less than 50 yards from the house I grew up in. I really miss Bluefield sometimes as it was a great place to grow up back in the 60's thru the 80's. Go G-Men class of '81!

  • @tintern109
    @tintern109 Рік тому +5

    Nice video! As a Mountaineer, I remember learning in school that Bluefield was one of the highest elevation cities in the east. Because of the altitude, they use to call it the "Air Conditioned City", and they city would give out free lemonade if the temperature ever got over 90.

    • @kathrynralli4557
      @kathrynralli4557 Рік тому

      The lemonade Day is once a year in September. The art museum is amazing as is The Downtown Merchants and Ellis M lamps, next door. Bluefield West Virginia is very cool.

  • @markhart728
    @markhart728 Рік тому +3

    I was born in Bluefield WV. {1958} We left when i was around 2 years old but visited grandparents there often. I remember going across the bridge towards Bluewell and as far as you could see the trains load of black gold. I would like to see you do a video on Pinacate Rock. {hwy 52 north of Bluewell} I still take the trip up there every so often to go up to the top of the rock.

  • @carolwalters4953
    @carolwalters4953 2 роки тому +5

    Beautiful 💙💛I love my state

  • @christianpatriot7196
    @christianpatriot7196 Рік тому +2

    I have lived on both sides of the state line and Bluefield was my hometown growing up as a young child and have many wonderful memories of that place. It was a great place to grow up in the 80s and to live there once again for a couple of years in the 90s

  • @larrymason9690
    @larrymason9690 2 роки тому +3

    I never thought I would see a UA-cam video about my Hometown. Lol. I'm from the virginia side most people don't even know there's a Bluefield virginia they only think it's Bluefield West Virginia. I appreciate the video and sharing the history about 2 little towns.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +1

      You're welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @wendi2819
    @wendi2819 2 роки тому +3

    It is beyond beautiful, crisp and clear in that region!❤️❤️❤️

  • @gep
    @gep 2 роки тому +3

    I enjoyed your video on Bluefield. I was born in Bluefield WV at the Bluefield Sanitorium in 1956. I am sure it is not called that today! My parents lived in Rich Creek Va at the time.

  • @helenwood1
    @helenwood1 2 роки тому +9

    This is a beautiful town such a contrast to some of the abandoned towns like War that you've shown. Wish more could be done to help those Americans.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +1

      Have you watched my episodes on Lewisburg or Princeton for example?

  • @liisa-marjadavies1907
    @liisa-marjadavies1907 2 роки тому +6

    Once again an enjoyable video! This time great to see a beautifully kept town. Hi from Finland 🇫🇮

  • @lescarey981
    @lescarey981 2 роки тому +11

    Hi Josh, Love watching your series on Appalachia. I’m from England, so it’s a different world for me. It’s a fascinating place and wonderful scenery, but it’s sad to see many run-down areas. The music is great too. Looking forward to future videos.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching, really appreciate it!

    • @michaelmiller6574
      @michaelmiller6574 2 роки тому +1

      The coalfields are really depressed for sure. Some amazing people in the area still yet, some punks…..like anywhere. There is a rich culture in these hills though!

  • @PeytonDrums05
    @PeytonDrums05 2 роки тому +6

    Blue field is definitely my favorite West Virginia town. I live in Roanoke so going up north we pass through Bluefield all the time

    • @tomstarzeck7137
      @tomstarzeck7137 Рік тому

      One of my favorites routes. US460 all the way.. the scenery is breathtaking.

  • @gregdelaney119
    @gregdelaney119 Рік тому +2

    Places like "The Grind" are exactly the kind of establishment I like to frequent. I'm an ardent supporter of small, local businesses, and you find the friendliest and most accommodating people in them! Great video and musical accompaniment!

  • @SweetpeaCydsInspirations
    @SweetpeaCydsInspirations 2 роки тому +4

    My daughter was one of the last to be born at Bluefield Regional Hospital before closing down back in 2020. I went to Bluefield College with Dre Fourie son of the owner at the stables. Yes, one of the biggest rivals I believe between Graham and Bluefield.So many memories!

    • @hsserry5289
      @hsserry5289 Рік тому

      Didn’t know Bluefield regional hospital closed. I lived in both WV. and VA parts of the city for almost 25 years. I loved it and miss it!

  • @waynebrown616
    @waynebrown616 Рік тому +3

    My grandfather, Bishop Hicks Coon was a locomotive engineer for Norfolk and Western Railroad, lived in Bluefield and hauled a lot of coal.

  • @sstvega
    @sstvega Рік тому +2

    My one cousin was the executive secretary to the president of the Bluefield 1st national bank for over 40 years

  • @patrickfoley1577
    @patrickfoley1577 2 роки тому +4

    My family travels to the Bluefield area twice a year to ride the Hatfield & McCoy and
    Spearhead trail systems. Always a great time had by all. Enjoyed a meal at the Railyard
    on one of those trips. In May of 2022, We toured the mine exhibit at Bramwell, West Va.
    Made me appreciate all the more the folks who mine coal for living to help keep the
    lights on for the rest of us. Thank you for the videos, they are appreciated.
    Any where you travel to next I'll be sure to watch.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. There's nothing like visiting Appalachia to make you appreciate it's beauty, history, and people.

  • @CattleRancher863
    @CattleRancher863 2 роки тому +2

    I am happy to find you on my home page. Have been so homesick. I grew up in Speedway W.Va. near Athens. Know Princeton and the Bluefields very well as I went to college there. I am 60 now and haven't been home since 2007 . Time to come home. Bless you dear for this treat.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +1

      So glad it's given you a glimpse of home 😊

  • @pawzgroomingstylesvideos1523
    @pawzgroomingstylesvideos1523 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for featuring my salon in your documentary! I fond your work to be amazing!

  • @johnd5244
    @johnd5244 2 роки тому +2

    I am so glad businesses are coming to these small towns to support and make them thrive. To much history to be lost forever without.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому

      Indeed! Hope to see them flourish again!!

    • @puffpuff2763
      @puffpuff2763 2 роки тому

      There are a couple of businesses but nothing compared to bluefield beverage or a massive Mecca for employment. That’s why I hope to start my cannabis non profit and get this community back in action

  • @selectedsilversire7208
    @selectedsilversire7208 2 роки тому +4

    I had 2 good friends from the Bluefield/Princeton area back in the mid 70's AT WVU , Rick Meadows and Dave Myers
    I sometime wonder what ever became of them.

  • @kendeel7474
    @kendeel7474 2 роки тому +10

    Really appreciate the quality of work you put into bringing this fascinating series to us!

  • @markwilliams5606
    @markwilliams5606 2 роки тому +2

    Got Family in Bluefield West Virginia. Coal miner people! 🙏💪🌄

  • @diamondintheroughiamthelaw9682
    @diamondintheroughiamthelaw9682 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! 🗞️⛏️⚒️😊

  • @mhurley782
    @mhurley782 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing.

  • @michaelbowers3946
    @michaelbowers3946 Рік тому +3

    Mt. Airy North Carolina. The inspiration for "Mayberry" on The Andy Griffith show/Mayberry RFD. This should be a visit for you.

  • @Bandyman1975
    @Bandyman1975 2 роки тому +1

    I was born in Princeton and lived in north tazwell went to school in bluefield va I moved to mt airy nc in 1993 I do miss it beautiful place! Great video!

  • @dallyh.2960
    @dallyh.2960 2 роки тому +9

    There's something about living in a mountain town in Appalachia that just feels different. Every town and city is separated by miles and miles of deep forests, it feels like you're living in a little hidden pocket of civilization.
    I wish these places would revitalize sooner. Or else we'd be losing something truly exceptional.

  • @Steve-Duh-Rino
    @Steve-Duh-Rino Рік тому +2

    Hard to believe I’ve never been to Bluefield despite growing up In Christiansburg

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  Рік тому +1

      Well, it's not too far up the road 😉

    • @Steve-Duh-Rino
      @Steve-Duh-Rino Рік тому +1

      @@MountainRoots haha, true, but I live on Hilton Head now, so a 7 hour trip to Bluefield

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  Рік тому +1

      @@Steve-Duh-Rino that's a little further 😜

  • @charlieporch3181
    @charlieporch3181 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome . You do your homework. I love Virginia.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому

      I enjoy and appreciate the history and culture of Appalachia. Thanks for watching!

  • @JumbleDrops
    @JumbleDrops 3 місяці тому +1

    Just all the more reasons to love my hometown, awesome video

  • @catw6998
    @catw6998 2 роки тому +1

    Just scrolling through some You Tube videos. Decided to take a video tour of Bluefield this evening. Nice.

  • @LD-jg3vq
    @LD-jg3vq 2 роки тому +3

    Love this video. So nice to see the beautiful side of these towns. It feels so forgotten but you have a way of making us want to remember it and love it again. Loved seeing Andre Fourie Stables!!!

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +1

      It's nice seeing a familiar place through a different perspective 😊

  • @jaredchristopher1939
    @jaredchristopher1939 Рік тому +1

    Grew up here. Miss it so much!

  • @georgecuster527
    @georgecuster527 2 місяці тому +1

    Best video ever .

  • @echuck66
    @echuck66 2 роки тому +3

    So close to my hometown of Tazewell! Love it!

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +1

      Stay tuned, Tazewell's soon!

    • @echuck66
      @echuck66 2 роки тому +1

      @@MountainRoots would love a shot of the corner of Orange St., up by the Peak. My dad and I built the rock wall, if it’s still there. I’m told the lady that bought our house tore it down. I’ve been in Pittsburgh for 22 years now, so a glimpse of home would be most welcome. Tip: the view from our yard used to be almost as good as from the top of the mountain.
      The rocks we used to build that wall came from where they cut/made the road going on up the mountain.

    • @echuck66
      @echuck66 2 роки тому +1

      @@MountainRoots you can also visit lots of local spots, the museum, the various “valleys” and mills. Lots of Civil War history in the area. Old timers used to entertain our imaginations as kids, with their various tales. Who knows how much truth they told, but they kept our imaginations running wild in those hills.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +1

      @@echuck66 love all the history!! Actually already filmed there 😉

  • @joshbeckett3931
    @joshbeckett3931 2 роки тому +1

    I am from, and live here. Appreciate the work, sir!

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +1

      You're welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @robertnotni3668
    @robertnotni3668 6 місяців тому +1

    We drove down for the Weir- Bluefield game. Met some of the nicest people down there!

  • @williamcollins2232
    @williamcollins2232 2 роки тому +2

    People in my travels don't know where Bluefield Va is but when I mention Graham Va they tell me about the football team and town history.

  • @rockandrollsax
    @rockandrollsax Рік тому +1

    Home 1959-61, Upper and Lower drug stores where we carved our names in the booths, soda fountains, pool hall with good hamburgers, GHS, Blue Chords band, Harmony Acres swimming pool, concerts at the Auditorium, GHS band, Double Gates Grocery and Bluefield cleaners to name a few good memories : )

  • @boogiedaddy3434
    @boogiedaddy3434 Рік тому +1

    My hometown! Lived on the WV side until I was 21 and then moved acorss the border to VA, where I lived anotehr 15 years. I have since moved to NC but Bluefield wil always be home.

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks2810 Рік тому +2

    BLUEFIELD VIRGINIA WILL ALWAYS BE MY HOME

  • @michaelmiller6574
    @michaelmiller6574 2 роки тому +3

    Super high quality work here friend. Sad to say, the grind will be closing soon. Building issues and what not. I appreciate how positively you showed both towns. There is so much amazing architecture in these two towns……Blfd WV was so wealthy at one time. So depressed now though.
    Great work, instant subscriber.

  • @briannamyers7090
    @briannamyers7090 2 роки тому +1

    I was born in West Virginia but i was living in Virginia because of bluefield regional bein in wv..we were living in crescent view

  • @pamela4094
    @pamela4094 2 роки тому +1

    I just found these videos about Virginia and I love Virginia and west Virginia. I have a lot great great grandparents that were from Virginia. I have been to Virginia and west Virginia. All my ancestors were appachulians.

  • @marguaritekyer1377
    @marguaritekyer1377 2 роки тому +1

    I was a union organizer there,,,went there every month for 25 years

  • @alecflores4635
    @alecflores4635 2 роки тому +2

    So glad you're getting a tv production! Can't wait to see what you have in store for the future!

  • @russlong7175
    @russlong7175 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. My maternal grandparents came from Hinton West Virginia. I loved it out there as a kid

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому

      Thank you! They did? Have you seen my episode on Hinton yet?

    • @russlong7175
      @russlong7175 2 роки тому +1

      @@MountainRoots I'll go find that episode

  • @puffpuff2763
    @puffpuff2763 2 роки тому +2

    This is an amazing video. Can’t ask for better.

  • @RitaLady
    @RitaLady Рік тому +1

    So glad your channel popped up in my feed! Loving it!🤗

  • @scotness
    @scotness Рік тому +1

    I lived in Princeton, WV, for a minute and found Bluefield to be lovely

  • @hellowhatsnew3835
    @hellowhatsnew3835 2 роки тому +1

    Wow. I lived there almost my whole life. Wonderful video

  • @illusionxmuta
    @illusionxmuta 2 роки тому +3

    A part of WV that doesn't get much love is the Eastern Panhandle, especially Jefferson County. Our part of the state hasn't seen as drastic of an economic and social breakdown as the rest of the state, and I've been told by other West Virginians that we're not "real" West Virginia. We are as much of Appalachia and WV than anyone else and would love to see our beautiful area showcased.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the recommendation 👍

    • @schs1977
      @schs1977 6 місяців тому

      Whoever made that comment was stupid. WV, though small in area, is spread out, and parts are not easy to get to from other areas of the state. I've traveled to Charles Town and Martinsburg several times. I love the area of the state.

  • @WVPossum
    @WVPossum 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. Loved it. As a side note, it would’ve been cool to acknowledge how The Stylistics mentioned Bluefield, WV in their hot Rockin Roll Baby.

  • @kimberlydeel6583
    @kimberlydeel6583 2 роки тому +2

    EXCELLENT video of Bluefield!!! Even though I’ve lived close to Bluefield my whole life, and even worked in a couple of the business shown in the video, such as Pawz Grooming Styles, before opening my own dog grooming shop, I never knew of some of the history here! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for television!!!

  • @jimmer12911
    @jimmer12911 2 роки тому +1

    Great job.

  • @sandrasmith7091
    @sandrasmith7091 Рік тому +1

    Lot of new stuff. Haven't been the in awhile. Most of family gone or moved on. Hmm road trip🤗👩‍🌾

  • @shaunarop3725
    @shaunarop3725 2 роки тому +1

    Great job on this video.

  • @WilliamTBooth
    @WilliamTBooth Рік тому

    I spent a few mid summer months in Blue Field WV 68' worked @ TV station WHIS...

  • @carolynmckinney3621
    @carolynmckinney3621 Рік тому +1

    I love my west Virginia I was born in south west Virginia

  • @queen_of_swords7671
    @queen_of_swords7671 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video 👍
    Here watching it from the Virginia side of town 👀

  • @Steve-Duh-Rino
    @Steve-Duh-Rino 2 роки тому +2

    I’m from Montgomery County VA back in the day and many of its inhabitants are from southern WV due to that state’s economy. Great video!

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +2

      Migrations to & from the state over the years, largely and nearly directly tied to coal, are breathtaking. Thanks so much for watching!

    • @Steve-Duh-Rino
      @Steve-Duh-Rino 2 роки тому +1

      @@MountainRoots my pleasure, for sure!

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks2810 Рік тому +1

    I went to LOGAN STSCHOOL.I LIVED IN THE MOUNTAINS..I MISS THE HOME PLACE..

  • @dalet9207
    @dalet9207 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed this story, info and scenery.

  • @laretdenton9768
    @laretdenton9768 Рік тому +1

    Nice little town

  • @shadegreen5351
    @shadegreen5351 2 роки тому +1

    My hometown. Nice work.

  • @elizavetamixailova3848
    @elizavetamixailova3848 Рік тому

    I subscribed. Nice use of music. The other travel guy I watch is Freddie Dobbs. He and Monica have introduced me to several new artists.

  • @nanjones7655
    @nanjones7655 Рік тому +1

    My grand father started Bluefield produ e and provisions
    Both my parents lived in Bluefield
    As did my grand parent also my mother and law father lived In in bluefield.

  • @sandydeel400
    @sandydeel400 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this episode. Once again awesome history. Another beautiful town(s). Looking forward to the follow for this part of Appalachia.

  • @jsmcguireIII
    @jsmcguireIII Рік тому

    My ancestors settled in the Tazewell Valley in the early 1800's. I deeply thank my late grandparents for having the ambition and brains to be sure their children got educated and OUT.

  • @denlund898
    @denlund898 Рік тому +1

    There’s so much more that could’ve been said. The last building you show, for example, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Nice visuals though.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  Рік тому

      There's always more than can fit into a single episode. Be sure to watch my show on PBS called Hometowns- I just did a full length episode on the Bluefields!

  • @Steve-Duh-Rino
    @Steve-Duh-Rino 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video! My dad has relatives who moved there but I’ve never been. Great videos of my childhood area. Polar opposite of the palmettos and live oaks here on Hilton Head

  • @reddsmorris7053
    @reddsmorris7053 2 роки тому +2

    My father was buried in Tazewell, VA

  • @RemsFamily
    @RemsFamily 2 роки тому +4

    Great video! Your editing skills are amazing!

  • @rwitt8781
    @rwitt8781 2 роки тому +1

    Matoka, Lake Shawnee, Spanishburg

  • @georgetarbutton8752
    @georgetarbutton8752 2 роки тому +2

    I'm going to retire soon in Newmarket, Virginia.

  • @bradlane3662
    @bradlane3662 2 роки тому +3

    Unfortunately Intuit didn't bring the huge jobs number advertised beforehand. But some is something! Not that I know anything about it, but you do a great job of filming, editing, and narrating your videos. You have the equipment you need as well. I subscribe to some other channels that I really love, but the talent and equipment, which I fully understand can get expensive, is just not there. Thanks so much! I'm really enjoying your channel!

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Brad, it's been both quite a process and investment. To your point on Intuit, I don't think it helped that a global pandemic was declared just as they were coming to town- plus they're still operating under very strict & rigid California covid regs due to their corporate policy🤷

  • @wg4299
    @wg4299 2 роки тому +1

    Great job! 👍🏼
    I can’t wait to find out what’s happening with your TV episode.

  • @Julie-ms9ss
    @Julie-ms9ss 2 роки тому +2

    Great job. I’m a new subscriber to your channel. Just wondering if you do any videos on the small diners in the area ? I’d like to see some of their food if you haven’t done it already. Thank you.

  • @tedlee2861
    @tedlee2861 Рік тому +1

    Hey played. Gram high. Back in the day thoes are my home towns. Blufield Princeton. Matoaka. Still have kin there. Visit there alot. Thanks. Is beaver high still there. If not who did they consolidate. With. 🙏🤔👈👍

  • @sstvega
    @sstvega Рік тому +1

    The WV side bank

  • @teddyraza6583
    @teddyraza6583 2 роки тому +1

    everyone! I made a quick appearance at 8:36

  • @bigred4335
    @bigred4335 2 роки тому +1

    Great video…… I have always wanted to visit and see these great places ….. I currently stay in Maryland near Washington DC ….. I have been through Bluefield…. I really want to and need to visit …. As I am sure there is a lot I have not seen ….plus I am looking to leave the Washington DC area..Too crowded and expensive
    Peace and Blessings

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому

      Definitely a LOT of places to explore, thanks for watching!

  • @raygalles2517
    @raygalles2517 2 роки тому +2

    I've spent a fair amount in the Shenandoah valley. Need to do more exploring in WVA. But I'm based in NE (state with little real hiking.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому

      It's a great place to explore, thanks for watching!

  • @Dalko26
    @Dalko26 7 місяців тому

    My wife's grandather had his first baseball managing job with the Bluefield Baby Birds in 66' and 67.' Ron Shelton (writer/director of Bull Durham) talks about his arrival there to start a minor league career and meeting my wife's Grandfather in the book, "Church of Baseball." I keep meaning to get there to see the park.

  • @WVPossum
    @WVPossum 2 роки тому +1

    BTW…. Hinton, WV may be worth noting.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots  2 роки тому

      Was there a month or so back, be sure to check out that episode!

  • @baofiw5297
    @baofiw5297 Місяць тому +1

    My grandmas from Bluefield and worked at the Tom McCann shoe store in the begging of the video. The space with the green walls to the right. Makes us home sick