The Mule Keeper and His Wife: A Tale of Marriage, Food, Work, and Business Success in Appalachia

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  • Season 2 Episode 2: Mark and Sherry Guenther Start their Day at 6AM. Sherry starts breakfast while Mark gets the Mules fed, ready and loaded to go work all day in Cades Cove demonstrating the Old Timey Way of Making Sorghum Syrup.
    The Mule Keeper & His Wife Tell their Story of Marriage, Food, Work & Successes in Business
    The Mule Keeper and His Wife: A Tale of Marriage, Food, Work, and Business Success in the Appalachia Region
    0:20: 🐴 The Guenthers talks about his morning routine of cleaning horse stalls and reflects on the responsibility of caring for animals.
    9:39: 🐴 The video discusses the importance of training horses and mules at a young age and the impact of physical handling on their behavior.
    16:04: 🍳 The speaker and his wife are enjoying a tight but cozy living space while. , hey are preparing and enjoying a hearty breakfast together.
    22:46: 🍳 Mark discusses the importance of being on time for meals and expresses gratitude for the food they are about to eat.
    27:53: 🍳 Sherry discusses his love for coffee with sorghum and his wife's cooking.
    32:11: ❤️ A couple shares their love for old-fashioned music, clogging, and their meeting at the Museum of Appalachia.
    36:41: 💑 The speaker talks about how he and his wife started making sorghum syrup and barbecue sauce together and how they got married.
    41:39: 🐴 The speaker emphasizes the importance of having goals and a plan, as well as building strong friendships and relationships with others who can help accomplish those goals.
    47:55: 🐴 The video shows Mark brushing and harnessing two large mules.
    53:24: 🐴 The video demonstrates how to properly harness a horse or mule and discusses the differences in collars and bridles based on the animal's size and age.
    1:07:07: 🚚 Mark is describing his truck and trailer setup for transporting mules and sorghum syrup.
    1:12:37: 🚚 Mark discusses the challenges of traveling with a dually truck and prefers Michelin tires for their durability and longevity.
    #theappalachianchannel #smokymountains #sorghum #farming #mules #farmlife

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  • @ovalsteiner6543
    @ovalsteiner6543 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    His hardwork its something that must be taught from childhood...I remember in the previous video, one of Mark's younger siblings said about their father's upbringing: "there is no room for laziness"!!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @charliedelara8146
      @charliedelara8146 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Something that parents aren’t doing 😮

    • @charliedelara8146
      @charliedelara8146 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now days

  • @american_cosmic
    @american_cosmic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I don't have my own land or even a wife lol, but I would love nothing more than to live the life that Mark and Sherry live. They are an inspiration and I'm thankful we still have people like them.

  • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
    @MarkWYoung-ky4uc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Mark has a beautiful team of mules and it's obvious he knows how to handle them and takes great care of them. He is absolutely correct about forming relationships with people.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

    • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
      @MarkWYoung-ky4uc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@muddypondsorghum7148 You are quite welcome. Love what y'all do!

  • @joycejones4526
    @joycejones4526 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    John I can't believe how wonderful this video was.
    These are the people who make America great. My granny would describe them as the "Salt of the earth."
    Bless day and safe travel for you and Jodi.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @teresahypes677
      @teresahypes677 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What a great video. John you and your wife does a awesome job with the videos. I enjoy watching all of them and I have been telling everyone I know about your channel. Keep up the great work and I'll keep watching. Hope to meet you at a general store one day that would be awesome. Have a great day.

  • @charliedelara8146
    @charliedelara8146 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Beautiful mules !

  • @mikewilson1183
    @mikewilson1183 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This couple is amazing! We all could learn to be better people just by emulating their Godly actions❤️

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for your nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @jimharris4740
    @jimharris4740 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    What a great man and his wife and family. Rare thing to see in our world.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Sherry & Mark

    • @JorgeGonzalez-be9vh
      @JorgeGonzalez-be9vh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I happened on your site and really enjoyed the video. Watching the both of you eat breakfast has made me real hungry for breakfast tomorrow morning. I have been to Muddy Pond on several occasions. The last time was two years ago. My wife and I stopped at a store where they served sandwiches. We had a chicken sandwich that was probably the best ever. We complimented the staff. My wife and I moved from TN about 20 years ago. We own some property just outside the Big South Fork. I am sure you are familiar with. I do like the sorghum from there. I do have a question, what was it that you were eating that you put sorghum on? I lived in the south a long time, but not familiar with that. Also, really like your mules. I have looked at buying a mule, but gave up after seeing what people are asking for them.
      Thanks, keep it going forward.

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Always great to see more of the Guenther family and their
    life on the farm and Thank You for showing them regularly
    and I really enjoyed seeing the mules as well Thank You.
    👋🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👍

  • @jayfojtik5262
    @jayfojtik5262 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just love the way Mark is always smiling and enjoying life. Makes me want to slow down and enjoy the things around me. What a great person he is!

  • @byronholmes2496
    @byronholmes2496 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Good day to all.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @user-gk6sc8rj2c
    @user-gk6sc8rj2c 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    he said "to be late to supper is not good, food getting cold & cook getting hot is not a good situation" LOL so very true Mark. I love the respect he shows his wife.

  • @markminton8974
    @markminton8974 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Love watching this,, they are good People..

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Sherry & Mark

  • @rosemarymurphy5767
    @rosemarymurphy5767 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Yes it’s important that animals our taken care of always clean area to bed down . We call them working horses or mules hard workers and can pull their wait a sometimes more. There is nothing I see wrong with what you drive to pull a trailor It’s all payed for . Have a safe journey love the scenery.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @rosemarymurphy5767
      @rosemarymurphy5767 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theappalachianchannel thank you for letting uses come along with you . Have a Happy Thanksgiving to you both and have a safe travels where ever you go.

    • @rosemarymurphy5767
      @rosemarymurphy5767 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theappalachianchannel thank you be safe around those bull’s and the ones with horn’s

  • @brcisna
    @brcisna 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    What a great family. Have watched several of the videos,with these people. Mark,,has his priorities straight."I take care of the animals before i take care of myself". (in the morning) That says it all. Wish there were more people on the planet like the Guenther's. The World would be a much better place.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

    • @jcc6789
      @jcc6789 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely agree!

  • @user-ov9rj6ze7v
    @user-ov9rj6ze7v 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I like how they talk about each other

  • @tincans0
    @tincans0 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I got goosebumps listing to Sherry talk about the music in her soul. I loved the video format, getting to see how they live their life and the hard work involved. They're an inspiring couple, I'd love to know more. Thank you and them for sharing!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. It is true how I love to hear and dance to good old time fiddle music. Sherry Guenther

    • @JustMe-nm3he
      @JustMe-nm3he 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theappalachianchannel you folks are very special and rare to find online! Love it all 😀God bless.

  • @bikabill5182
    @bikabill5182 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Care for the animals before breakfast... teaches "others first." What a great lesson to learn! Also, love the truck... mine is just like it!

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @okiebrave1932
    @okiebrave1932 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for taking care of Gods creatures

  • @tonybrigner3866
    @tonybrigner3866 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    a good morning meal to start the day

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Morning!Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @danielanderson4031
    @danielanderson4031 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My dad worked on a farm in his youth.the farmer told him to plough a field with a steam tractor.dad said after "rangling" with the tractor a few rows he took the tractor back to the farmer and told him To give him a good team of mules so he could finish the field in half the time!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @joshswafford6837
    @joshswafford6837 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Mark is a good guy...really enjoy visiting their farm via this channel. Good job John!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Sherry & Mark

  • @carolifill1531
    @carolifill1531 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi John I watched this video while I had my morning coffee and I found it so relaxing. I truly admire this gentleman's respect and appreciation for his wife. Your youtube channel is one of my favs. I don't comment on every video but I watch them all and I look forward to watching them all.

  • @janethamil9337
    @janethamil9337 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you Mark and Sherry for sharing the info in the video. Loved the story of how you met. Always great to get the background story. The mules are beautiful, I enjoyed hearing about them. I was raised on a farm but I was borned after the farms equine era so I never was around them. So I learned some new things this morning. Can't wait for the next video in this series. Thanks John and Jodie for putting this together.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it and Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome. Thanks for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @tomrut3653
    @tomrut3653 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Excellent job John, we sure had a good time watching Mark work, it was nice to meet you too. Tom & Anne

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice to meet you guys! Thanks for waiting on the interview with me!!!

  • @tomgrey2137
    @tomgrey2137 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Really enjoy these videos of the Gunthers! I had similar chores growing up with our animals. They were fed and cared for before we got to eat. Just the way it was growing up. Thanks for sharing this video 👍😎🤠

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @jessiebaillargeon4191
    @jessiebaillargeon4191 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just have to say there is nothing better than a homemade gift. Nothing better

  • @deltonwatts9726
    @deltonwatts9726 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That was a great demonstration of preparing your mules for travel. Thanks so much!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it. Sherry & Mark

  • @chrstdvd
    @chrstdvd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Bless this family and their work ethics. A joy that they and you share their lives with us.

  • @mikeanderson7165
    @mikeanderson7165 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Absolutely love this video he’s a smart hard working man❤

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @janiefox3458
    @janiefox3458 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You had me at MULES. As a kid in the 1960's we had a 640 acre tree farm in Western Maryland. My dad got the bright idea to start a side business surrounding his interest in the Civil War. In getting all the paraphernalia together he acquired mules to pull the cannons, limbers, and caissons. They came to live with us. We had a horse or 2 also, but I wasn't interested in them -- but loved the mules. Most were Jacks but we did have 2 Jennys - (one that was meaner than a snake). I'm watching several homesteaders channels who seem to be getting mini-donkeys - if I wasn't so darned old (76) I would have me a mule - though one acre wouldn't be fair. You can bet I'll be watching your channel to get my mule fix.

  • @glennleatherman3742
    @glennleatherman3742 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love this kind of living; we need to bring back the old-time way in this country. This is the true American way! Thank you for sharing this lifestyle, its sure a breath of fresh air.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We agree Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @htdriggers
    @htdriggers 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great educational video. I grew up on a farm and learned to plow with a mule. We had two of them and they were like Mark said, we took care of them before we ate. Good people.

  • @dwightwiginton3682
    @dwightwiginton3682 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm seventy now and I know and love the old ways! Thank you for this channel!

  • @higheraimhomestead5293
    @higheraimhomestead5293 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Really enjoyed this video!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @user-ov9rj6ze7v
    @user-ov9rj6ze7v 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Put a big smile on my face to watch this video

  • @garyshope8378
    @garyshope8378 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They remind me of my grand parents . Love and respect for each other

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @garyshope8378
      @garyshope8378 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @theappalachianchannel already have watched them good videos keep them coming

  • @jonathanbarber1328
    @jonathanbarber1328 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank you for this enjoyable visit with two amazing people. These folks are the heart and soul of Appalachia and America. We have their store on our travel bucket list.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @nancyl3843
    @nancyl3843 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I so enjoyed this. Many thanks!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @karenshaffer1265
    @karenshaffer1265 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Love this ..love the mules. So glad u all still do this .. take good care of yourselves and the mules...thanks for the information.. this was a great video.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @donthigpen5870
    @donthigpen5870 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great job. Keep up the great work

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @robertheilmann1102
    @robertheilmann1102 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for sharing,
    Professor Mark does such a fantastic job of explaining everything this families work ethic is outstanding

  • @thomasmurphy6389
    @thomasmurphy6389 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wonderful video, thank you!

  • @karenfleming1500
    @karenfleming1500 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Loved this so enjoyed this!!!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad!Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @kenhenke3693
    @kenhenke3693 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video

  • @sharlynebeach2786
    @sharlynebeach2786 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What wonderful stories and information this couple shared. I don't think I've seen a video with Sherry talking this much. She is a gem sharing their love story and talking about her clogging, blue grass, etc. She is fun !
    I would love to see her clogging if she still does it and could share it. (?)
    I wonder if they come to the Florida State Fair in Tallahassee, Florida(?) Or another state fair?
    Thanks John and Jodi for this one. 👍

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it: Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the nice comments. Yes, I still clog. It is very likely that John will get a video of me clogging. We go to the Florida State Fair in Tampa Florida. The dates in 2024 are February 8 -19. Sherry

    • @sharlynebeach2786
      @sharlynebeach2786 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@muddypondsorghum7148 Sherry, I live near Tallahassee and the North Florida State Fair is held here the first couple of weeks in November each year. I cannot drive myself due to health reasons and Tampa is 3 to 4 hours south of me. Maybe John will do a follow up video of you clogging sometime. That would be fun to watch. Wishing you and your husband the best. Thanks for responding to my TH-cam comment. ☺️

  • @sherrydenton3512
    @sherrydenton3512 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I enjoyed this family so much ! I want to say hello from Kentucky to Sherry from another Sherry . I'm a farmers wife also and I can totally relate to cooking on that Lil gas stove on a camper too .

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Our pleasure Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello from Sherry. Thanks for your nice comments.

  • @charliepc56
    @charliepc56 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I enjoy watching the Muddy Pond videos. Love the Guenther Family way of life! Thanks John!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @christinehanna1699
    @christinehanna1699 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fantastic video,i just love watching the Gunther series,they are awesome people, if i was able to travel I'd love to meet them and visit the Muddy Pond store too ❤

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @carolifill1531
    @carolifill1531 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much for the gift. It is greatly appreciate and needed! John Ward

    • @carolifill1531
      @carolifill1531 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theappalachianchannel You are very welcome..God bless!

  • @seventhdayissabbath8747
    @seventhdayissabbath8747 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Awesome video on a day in the life getting yourselves and the mules ready to go to work! Would love to see a video on how you process the sorghum syrup from beginning to end and the mules part in it.
    Again, thank you so much and thank you to your wife, taking care of the house and her husband is hard work too!! God bless ya-all

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The sorghum making video will be coming out next.Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. The video is coming soon on making the Sorghum with the mules. Thanks for the nice comments. Sherry Guenther

    • @seventhdayissabbath8747
      @seventhdayissabbath8747 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theappalachianchannel I am in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon) I don't know a lot about sorghum so that is why I was asking!
      Looking forward to the upcoming video on sorghum making...

  • @raven4592
    @raven4592 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a fantastic life they lead,I wonder do they ever stop,great film john,thanks

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @raven4592
      @raven4592 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks John,I’m in the UK,have an aunt in Manchester Tennessee so take a great interest in the area and your films are a massive help,love the Guenthers and RMbrooks and your channel many thanks @@theappalachianchannel

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We do work a lot, but we do take some nice trips. Sherry & Mark

    • @raven4592
      @raven4592 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your families energy and work ethic is to be greatly admired you all deserve all the success that life sends your way,thank you so much for your reply ,it made my day ,good luck and health to you all.@@muddypondsorghum7148

  • @rogersdrum1
    @rogersdrum1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mark is one Smart Man. I know a few People who didn't like School and are very successful Businessmen. And have done well for themselves. More importantly Mark knows how to treat people. and is a very interesting guy. Love the Guenther's.

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your comments. You are so right. Sherry Guenther

  • @sharilynremington78
    @sharilynremington78 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really enjoyed hearing about your growing up ( clogging, mules, how you two met).❤

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Sherry & Mark

  • @misermike1171
    @misermike1171 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Another great vlog John. I like how Mark explains what he does and the reasons why. Keep up the good work, from Lighthouse Cove Ontario, Canada.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @LikesQuilts
    @LikesQuilts 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What an interesting video! Really enjoyed seeing how the Guenthers start their day while working at Cades Cove. I recently ordered some Muddy Pond Sorghum and let me tell you it really is so good! Now I know a new way to use/drink it, lol. Such an inspiring hard-working couple.

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the nice comments. We're glad you like our Sorghum. Sherry & Mark

  • @ronelchadwick7110
    @ronelchadwick7110 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's a fine thing to have someone and animals to care for.

  • @TruckingPiper
    @TruckingPiper 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Me and my wife will be coming to visit In March can’t wait to see y’all then

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @TruckingPiper
      @TruckingPiper 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theappalachianchannel I’m a truck driver I live in Mississippi

  • @RJweblink
    @RJweblink 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video just made my heart so happy.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes it does!! Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @BamaMom50
    @BamaMom50 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He truly is an amazing man and you can see he has so much patience and such a hard worker!

  • @TaiwoOdufuwa
    @TaiwoOdufuwa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Am an African man. Permit me to hear my views. I believe not everybody is made for school and not everyone is made for the city. Period . I love farm life .

  • @Joe-ve3cy
    @Joe-ve3cy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My dad loved mules and loved horses and even raised Appaloosa Mules.

  • @delphiavillars
    @delphiavillars หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God bless you sir .your are so kind i just found your channel. .when i was young now 80 had two mules like yours one was black name Haft pint a male Other wae Little bitt white a female. He and had she was sister and brother i am from Missouri god Bless you and yours.

  • @deecaliqu4733
    @deecaliqu4733 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A lot of valuable information from Mark. He is an accomplished individual.

    • @muddypondsorghum7148
      @muddypondsorghum7148 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your nice comments. Sherry & Mark

  • @maryrussell5926
    @maryrussell5926 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ,Top notch video!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! What State do you watch the Appalachian Channel from?
      You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

    • @maryrussell5926
      @maryrussell5926 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theappalachianchannel michigan

  • @patrickhiggins3582
    @patrickhiggins3582 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    mark your a great guy I love your mules. mattie is lovely mule

  • @dpmart3275
    @dpmart3275 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the share enjoyed watching y'all

  • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
    @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your parents left you an incredible inheritance ❤
    And I’m not talking monetary inheritance!
    Blessings

  • @danadockery8905
    @danadockery8905 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this family. Finished watching Season 1 of their family last night. It's amazing how open & sharing they are of their time and knowledge. Very inspirational. Many thanks to you all, love & blessings.

  • @jemmabrown2765
    @jemmabrown2765 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great video........🌿🌺🌿🌺🌿

  • @babs3343
    @babs3343 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is a very sweet way that you met. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @brendagiller1920
    @brendagiller1920 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm sure glad that y'all met and together. Good bless y'all please keep making videos

  • @Smokymtnfaith
    @Smokymtnfaith 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy any farming videos very good educational for the younger generation I'm 40 and there is lots I know but there is lots I don't but we Appalachian take care each other

  • @jessiebaillargeon4191
    @jessiebaillargeon4191 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What is scrapple? Is it like a morning sausage? I've never heard of it before. It sounds really good and I want to try sort them and forgive me for not knowing

    • @jcc6789
      @jcc6789 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I want to know too!

  • @elissalee3057
    @elissalee3057 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful Mules.

  • @judybroshears7974
    @judybroshears7974 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    O Sherri I done the same thing when I was 6 yrs old, I got in front of a mirror and tried to learn to buckdance like my Mother did. I got caught and she taught me that day.

  • @ralphascariot105
    @ralphascariot105 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yinz are content with the daily chores -- Keep on farming !! GOD Bless

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love them Mule !!! I enjoyed your video thank you.

  • @Aprilwyatt0005
    @Aprilwyatt0005 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such hard working people 🧡great video!!!😊

  • @laurierenaud1210
    @laurierenaud1210 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GOD Bless..very few left..with old fashion morals!

  • @william2036
    @william2036 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    sweet mules

  • @brendagiller1920
    @brendagiller1920 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You guys are great love the way y'all do things. My grandpa fed all his animals before he ate his breakfast. Love this video hope y'all keep doing them

  • @codya8684
    @codya8684 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hard working familys.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @patrickhiggins3582
    @patrickhiggins3582 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    mark and sherry your lovely couple.

  • @marciabyram6003
    @marciabyram6003 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Now I want scrapple! I don't lock my mules up or horses when I had them because I am very afraid of fire. I don't even lock my cat or dog in the house. I do keep my paddocks clean though and my mules always come to me just fine. Sometimes I can't get rid of them! 😂🤠😻

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and watching this video! You can watch all the Guenther Family videos at this link.th-cam.com/play/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F.html&si=NO0mtmW4CXCz5U5M

  • @LT.X380
    @LT.X380 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting video. Stay safe my friends. God bless you all. 🙏🙏🇺🇲

  • @brentfulton3135
    @brentfulton3135 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you John!! Just Love All the Guenther Video's!!

  • @stumpy2816
    @stumpy2816 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love these people..👍👍

  • @tammyvaughn6662
    @tammyvaughn6662 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video! I like listening to Mark.

  • @johncourtneidge
    @johncourtneidge 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes.
    Sad that such values are dead in This World.

  • @chrstdvd
    @chrstdvd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😊 excellent video/story. Thank you John.

  • @Gotitthistimeround
    @Gotitthistimeround 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Soo beautiful storys,,, feels so much like family,,,love.

  • @Rosiehillview
    @Rosiehillview 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this video and those mules. I always wanted one to ride and drive. My grandfather used mules on his farm. I’m close to Muddy pond. I’m definitely getting some sorghum and trying that recipe. ❤

  • @patrickhiggins3582
    @patrickhiggins3582 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    yer lovely people. I love your mules there so quite , from patrick

  • @shelveyphillipsbowman8037
    @shelveyphillipsbowman8037 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your simplicity. Hope to c u in Cades cove

  • @patmotley7457
    @patmotley7457 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this video!!!! Thank you for sharing all of this information. I want to share with the young people in my life. Years ago, when I was in 8th grade, I am now 63, so 50 years ago; I had the opportunity to go on a 3-day trip that a wonderful teacher arranged for 45-50 youngsters from Birmingham, Alabama to stay at a 'camp' run by Maryville State Teachers College. We spent a day at Cades Cove, a day hiking in the woods, we went on a night hike complete with spooky stories and some-ores. Over those 3 days we learned to identify trees and plants that are native to the area, did tombstone etchings, visited the cabins found at Cadres Cove, she taught us to play flamingo football, and she introduced the practice of journaling by mandating a quiet hour, to be spent alone preferably outdoors by the creek, in a thicket of pines, in the chapel, anywhere we found peace. She had us to write about our day, our feelings, and the funny things that happened during the day. She told us to share our hearts and assured us that journaling was not for a grade, it was about the experience. I still have my journal and I still journal. As I watched your video, the memories from that trip flooded over me. What a beautiful place it was, what an amazing teacher she was, I am so thankful for experience.

  • @wandajones5479
    @wandajones5479 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So interesting. ♥️

  • @MrRutabager
    @MrRutabager 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good stuff!!!

  • @zzach6146
    @zzach6146 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My dad always said if you work like a horse you need to eat like one!!!

  • @user-gk6sc8rj2c
    @user-gk6sc8rj2c 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    muddy pond mocha sure has a nice ring to it, would love to try that

  • @sandyhenson5875
    @sandyhenson5875 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy this lovely video ❤y'all have beautiful mules have a blessed trip 💖 and have a blessed Thanksgiving y'all and your family 😋