I’m 64, born in Charlotte, NC. I’ve rode motorcycles all my life. And I do mean all my life. Started riding mini bikes at about 7, and bought my first road bike at 18, a 1978 Harley Davidson Super Glide. I’ve rode my various motorcycles that I’ve owned over the years to every state in the lower 48, except 5. Never trailered anywhere. Those mountains are some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in our vast country. Seeing all the various places in this great country we are so blessed to call home, it’s always been a welcome sight when and every time I have crossed back into those mountains. I can’t imagine some of the sights that use to make me smile and say to myself, “ hello North Carolina, didn’t know if I’d ever see you again”, I may not now ever see again. Thank God those memories are forever burned into my brain!!!
I live on the other side of the world, but your video has really moved me to tears. I've seen a lot of videos where people bless their fortune and vow to rebuild, but I think yours is the first account I have seen actually caring for the land itself, and the damage it has suffered. I am so sorry for the damage you've all suffered, both to your communities and lives, but also to the places you love and make memories in. I'm thinking of you, and I hope that the waters clear soon, and you can have your happy place back once more.
We live in some of the most beautiful country in the world. The old timers call it "God's Country". ETA and WNC is something special. Our beautiful home is devastated. And her people knocked down. And if you understood what that means to "mountain folk?" Then you understand it's bad. These people are as hard as a pine knot. Tough as nails and self reliant. So to ask for help is utter defeat. 😢 Proud folks with shallow pockets 😔🙏 🇺🇲
I've seen many videos of this heartbreaking situation. Sir this one hit home so...... I feel and felt your words. Don't know your beliefs. May God be with ALL in All states that has been affected. Country folk is strong folk. You know the ends and outs of your land. Much love to all. ❤.
This was a natural event. The re-shaping of land, river, and forest through fires and rain is not something to be sad about. It’s how the world works! The river, trees, and fish have been rearranged, not removed. And this kid will be fishing and hunting again within 30 days, just some new landscaping to do it in.
Time to let the fishery and wildlife recover while you recover too. Your community really needs strong young people like you, who care deeply for this land, to help restore and rebuild it.
Loss is so hard. Please allow yourself to grieve while moving forward. Tears help the heart to heal. I’m so sad for your losses. Praying your heart continues to heal.
Hang in there buddy. Your love for the land is very evident. Things will get better. Be encouraged and encourage others to you live in a beautiful part of North Carolina. Praying for you and all there in WNC.
I'm in Saint Petersburg Florida, totally unscathed by this storm yet all around me 1000's & 1000's of homes, cars boats, businesses and LIVES are devastated , destroyed and some unsurvivable....I am not a wealthy woman,financially, but WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP YOU, Your family and your BEAUTIFUL part of this Country?? Please do respond. ✌️♥️👩🏼🎤
So many chemicals like fertilizers, fuels, lubricants, cleaning fluids, pesticides, etc etc in the water. I would refrain from eating any fish from these waters for awhile.
Take time to morn the loss. One of my favorite secret places burned hot four years ago. It will not be the same in my life time. It will not recover in 300 years. It will never be the same. I still go there to remember, to sorrow, but also to see the start of the recovery. Change is always happening. Although I really, really, wish such a drastic change had not happened, it does help me to see the new growth. I hope it can help you too. But first, you have suffered a true loss. Take your own time to grieve.
My heart breaks for you--- sometimes you gotta cry it out and thank God for your life and the ones you love and somehow muscle up the ability to be North Carolina strong ! My hope for you is to envision the possiblity of something even greater than what you have to make more new memories - they probably will never be the same but now-- look for new ones to be proud of --- you live in Gods country -- there is more beauty yet to be had !
Nature was here long before us and will be here long after we're gone. She needs time to heal and regenerate but she will endure mate, this is her adapting. Its events like this that we truly feel our connection to nature, its sad but it is a process non the less. Self care is important, I know I'm just a stranger on the other side of the world but just want you to know that it's all gonna be ok mate. Stay strong.
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and everyone affected. It is unbelievable and it’s hard to get my head around the magnitude of it. I pray for your safety and that federal assistance gets to your area immediately bypassing all the red tape. Please take it one day at a time. ❤ from Oregon.
FIRST ya got this, ya still with us. Second thank you for the local damage footage... hard to swallow, this is my home too. And last you will be surprised how fast these old hills will turn green again, promise. The stories you will be able to tell years from now, some of our neighbors wont have that chance. Peace .
Real sorry about your spot and your neighbors homes. I used to float past your family while guiding fishing trips there, such a cool spot. I hope your power comes on and you can get to Erwin soon.
Heart breaking to see. I grew up just over the mountain on Dry Creek road( Campbell, Harvey and Crowe families) The doctor that delivered me , pulled teeth and took care of my illnesses was Doc Willis who was just across the 81 bridge and to the right. His house was still there 3 years ago when I was last there, I’m sure it is gone now. I wish you the best and remember a country boy will survive.
Top water action on your first visit back?! I know it's hard, my home town faired well, but places I grew up fishing and kayaking are going to be entirely new experiences. Embrace it buddy! Keep posting throughout the recovery process and this platform will no doubt help you help others on the path to recovering and building a new path for their communities
I feel for you young man. I loved your land too although I could only visit but my heart breaks for you. I pray God will bless you and yours and give you the fortitude to deal with this catastrophe.
hey buddy, Its Andrew H from highschool at crockett. my farm got hit real hard and it makes me hurt seeing this side of the river too, there still conducting searches on my property for people right now but i have a charity team coming to help me out, well get it all cleaned up with time bro
You're Traumatized!!!! I can tell by your demeanor and voice. Hold on hunnie, just hold on, we are out here praying for ya'll, we are trying to get ya'll the help ya'll so desperately need. I'm in Louisiana, I had 4ft of water in my home for 2 days back in 2016. I saw and lived the devastation. I know this is soul crushing. Just hold on, I promise God is walking through these dark waters with ya'll ❤ and, as sad and heart-wrenching as this is in these moments. God promised this, too, shall pass😢 and no, we that had to witness theses kind of events, no we will never be the same🥺💔 but we are here, and for now that has to be enough
This planet makes changes there’s nothing we can do.We have to adapt and evolve.Sadly in life nothing lasts forever.Stay positive you always have your memories to cheer you up.😊😊😊😊
I'm a flat lander from Illinois eho hasnsome beautiful memories of vacations in your area and absolutely loving the beautiful rocky bottomed creeks and rivers in that area. We have nothing like that up here, all ours are just mud bottoms and water isnt very clean. I shed tears also for all who are hurting and have lost so much down there. Hang in there, you all are cared for and worried about and almost everywhere up here is asking for relief funds for your region and people are donating. Prayers for you all.
Sorry brother, just watched your topwater fishing video from a few months back, looked beautiful. The kind of place fisherman wish they had in their backyard, hope it recovers
Prayers for everyone who lost family, pets, precious possessions. The memories are beautiful and heart wrenching all at the same time. Those who have been through a natural disaster of this scale can understand the emotions and trauma. Prayers for peace and know God can bring beauty from the ashes. Please everybody give a little to those helping out even if it’s a dollar, many hands can lighten the burden!
Blessings to you from a western NC neighbor…if you’re safe ultimately that’s all that matters…I’ve cried every day for a week..I feel you my friend! Keep the faith..sending you blessings and love❤🙏🏻
Real content. Real people. I am a Floridian that loves going riding on the western and actually we have our bikes in Candler which incredibly was not affected only 10 mins away from Asheville. NEW SUBSCRIBER! I look forward for you to being as real as you are right now and that we can see the progress of your town, your new fishing place and your love for nature through your videos. Real content. Real people. We are not rooting for you, we are rooting with you! God Bless you and keep us posted!
Be careful lad. PTSD is going to hit you like a ton of bricks. Prepare for it as best you can and get some coping mechanisms in place along with some thought stopping techniques to lessen the impact. Take it from me I know.
im sorry for your loss buddy. i feel like i love these mountains similarly to you in that i see my thumbprints and memories on all the rivers and forest trails. this is a hard situation
Yes, thousands go up there for , vacations & LOVE THAT AREA & PEOPLE ! . We are crying also for our Country , Keep the Faith , young Man . Old Down The Fort , tell us the truth of what’s going on You know we don’t trust the MSM. Your Story’s the Real story My Brother .
The swath of destruction is just unimaginable! Seriously, this had to of been a 500 to 1000 year event. Devastation in the many hours of videos is beyond anything anyone can comprehend. I just watched many of the 2011 Japan Tsunami videos and this is second in comparison but does it really compare because the people there in NC had no warning that an unpredicted event was able to destroy the whole area.
I live in Ohio but around 2010-2012 I really wanted to move down to that area. Visited at least 4 or 5 times a year looking for work or a place to live. In my free time I’d use to go fishing on the river off of Arnold Rd. I saw that spot from one of your other videos and it broke my heart. Nothing will ever be the same down there. I hope you all the best, these are trying times.
I lived through a flood and my town will never be the same. It's difficult. You have your life, looks like you have gas to get around and your family is ok..not to diminish the loss you're feeling, but many don't have what you have right now!!
Hang in there buddy. I'm from South Louisiana just outside of New Orleans. I understand how hard it is to see your familiar places looking so totally different. They will come back. You will make it through this. Things may look a bit different from before but just because it looks different doesn't mean it's not going to be as good. In someways it may be better. Look for the positive through all of this. It's normal to be upset and saddened by it all. But things will get better.
God Bless you young man🙏🏻 Your video comes from a broken heart. God will heal it all. It may not be the same, but new adventures will come. Prayers for you and all your loved ones🙏🏻
I hope you feel all the love beng sent your way! My love comes all the way from Utah. My heart aches for you and yours❤ I am so very thankful for your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing.
Sending love and healing from Norway. I am so privileged that I have visited the Blue ridge mt in 2018, stayed at Mast Farm inn and again in 2019- we drove from Chattanoga thrue the most beautifull mountains where fall foliage was high. Cant believe those cute villages are gone… Stay safe❤❤❤❤
Young man, the Lord gives us what we need and not what we want, sometimes he blesses us with both. Who knows, a couple of years from now, the river may become the best fishing ever.
Back 2013 Philippines 🇵🇭 . my aunt uncle and two cousins plus my best friend and classmates died cuz of hurricane and it was crazy heavy rain and it hits in midnight. .early morning we already see the damage like yours .no road to town . Looking for dead people and can’t describe there faces and body . That was the awful that i see in my Entire life . (TYPHOON HAIYAN YOLANDA) Philippines 🇵🇭
Please hang in there. I don’t know you, but I understand a deep love of a body of water that brings you peace. If you need to talk please message me. Sending prayers and love from Northwest Florida!
0:47 Right there with you. Pisgah Forest up through the Art Loeb trail past Graveyard Fields was my stomping grounds for decades, and I ALWAYS was better afterwards; fishing, hiking, taking my wife there for the first time... It's small potatoes compared to the loss of life and overall devastation, but I get you; you need a place to recharge and let go, and those woods and streams was that for so many people. Stay strong.
Im so sorry. I live in macon/swain county area. We got some damage this way, but nothing like y’all. Where are you? I mean, I’m assuming it’s western NC , but I’m new to your channel. I was so happy to find a channel talking about the small towns like here , instead of Asheville asheville asheville. Sure they got it bad and it’s terrible, but I don’t think the country is realizing how far beyond they’re in all directions that it is. I wonder if a lot of the fish got swept away, or?!?! Im so curious to hear someone speak about the environmental impact of the life in the rivers. Wildlife in general. I think you have a great channel. I subscribed. I am sure it will grow.
God is The Healer... not time itself. It is the grace and love of God in Jesus Christ that removes the heartache and gives us peace instead of emotional pain. You can be released from terrible grief... but it may not happen overnight. Stay Strong Brother 🪶 ✨ Blessings from Georgia USA
We endured Ian, my daughter was born in Asheville. Still bear an 828 phone in Florida. My heart hurts with you. I pray for you! I am excited to grow with your channel and watch some old videos. God gives us our greatest strength through our most difficult trials.
Millions of us from around the world are sending up prayers for all those who've suffered loss during this incredible storm. Unfortunately, it appears that the people can now only count on each other in dark times like these. The folks up in DC have brought us to the brink of total economic collapse and seem to be waiting for the perfect moment to push us on over the edge. But God is good and still firmly in control of this thing! Hang in there and cling to Jesus. We'll get through this with his help! God bless you all!!
I live in central NC. Have done a lot of whitewater canoeing and fishing in Eastern Tennessee and Western NC. One of my favorite creeks was Clear Creek up on the Cumberland Plateau. I carry a telescoping pole that I can stuff in a dry bag so I dont lose it. Gonna be a long time before those creeks and rivers recover. The destruction is mind blowing. Would go up there to offer help looking for lost folks that are probably stuck in log jams but am sure I would be turned
I don’t have any idea how hard that this is for you but hang in there! Things will get better, it may take time but it will! Praying for all involved in this disaster.
I live in the Rural Florida Panhandle and was without power for 16 days after Hurricane Michael. It was hard running a generator during this time but was lucky to be able to get gas.
hits too close to home my sisters friend didnt make it leaving behind her 3 kids and family it just hits too close to home 😓wish i cand come down and help my frinds and family it hurts so much
Things will never be the same. I’m from Knoxville, but just went to the Flowering Bridge in Chimney Rock, NC this past summer……now it’s gone, completely washed away. My sis and I wanted to take Mom there. She’s 81. Now she’ll never have the chance. My brother and I went to the rock a year or so ago. And all my life ( I’m 57) we have enjoyed all those mountains. It will never be the same.
From a fellow outdoorsman and fisherman I would like to express my deepest sympathies. I'm sure it's hard to look at right now, and it will take some time for the landscape to start to heal. Nature is the only thing in this world that will take over and re-establish itself. No matter how bad things look now, give it some time and those places will heal themselves and may even come back better than before. The fish will return, and you'll be back on the bite in no time my man.
You are young enough to make new memories. Get up tomorrow and go help out your community. It will help keep your mind busy. You're in shock right now, so I promise it will get better.
CAN ANYONE GET TO THE CANE RIVER, JUST UPSTREAM OF RAMASEY TOWN ON 19W? WE HAD AN OLD CABIN THERE, AND I FEAR IT'S GONE? THERE'S NO NEWS FROM BACK UP THERE. I used to hunt and fish Big Creek, up by the Trail crossing near Bald Mt Wilderness. Big creek area was known for some of the biggest dear in NC. I had some great trout fishing which I am sure is ruined for years or more. If you get any news or video about the Cane between Ramseytown and B. Ville, please respond. I doubt anything but a chopper or drone can get in there. God Bless all those who are suffering from this tragedy. My family is worried about those isolated people. Everyone must feel helpless.
We went 3 weeks without water in power in south Florida in the mid 2000s after two storms back to back and it sucks , you have to stand in line for 4 hrs just for ice , all day for gas 🤦🏻♂️
I know you got shit to do, but if you wanna go to the beach, ill put you up here for a week or so. I think Wilmington is a 6 hour trip from there. Its impractical, but the offer stands.
I had a special spot that I loved to go to and one day unbeknownst to me someone killed themselves and that dead body was hundreds of feet from me while I was there. The next day I went and the state police were there and forensics and I couldn't go there for over a year knowing that I was recreationing with someone who had blown themselves to bits literally 10 minutes before I arrived. It's been now two years and I go and the thought comes into my mind I say a little prayer and I go about my day. Life ebbs and flows my friend, The only thing you can count on is death taxes and time not lasting. You'll fish again it might not be the way you remember it or the way you want but it will be the way you can.
Once the organic matter form wood and plants start to disintegrate or rot, I imagine there will be a great die off of the fish in the rivers and lakes. All the pollution washed into the water will make it even worse.
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I’m 64, born in Charlotte, NC. I’ve rode motorcycles all my life. And I do mean all my life. Started riding mini bikes at about 7, and bought my first road bike at 18, a 1978 Harley Davidson Super Glide. I’ve rode my various motorcycles that I’ve owned over the years to every state in the lower 48, except 5. Never trailered anywhere. Those mountains are some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in our vast country. Seeing all the various places in this great country we are so blessed to call home, it’s always been a welcome sight when and every time I have crossed back into those mountains. I can’t imagine some of the sights that use to make me smile and say to myself, “ hello North Carolina, didn’t know if I’d ever see you again”, I may not now ever see again. Thank God those memories are forever burned into my brain!!!
People don’t realize how traumatic these situations are until they go through it. It’s extremely overwhelming and trauma comes in all types of ways.
Hang in there young man. You can do this. Your community needs you. Stay strong
I live on the other side of the world, but your video has really moved me to tears. I've seen a lot of videos where people bless their fortune and vow to rebuild, but I think yours is the first account I have seen actually caring for the land itself, and the damage it has suffered. I am so sorry for the damage you've all suffered, both to your communities and lives, but also to the places you love and make memories in. I'm thinking of you, and I hope that the waters clear soon, and you can have your happy place back once more.
We live in some of the most beautiful country in the world. The old timers call it "God's Country". ETA and WNC is something special.
Our beautiful home is devastated. And her people knocked down. And if you understood what that means to "mountain folk?" Then you understand it's bad. These people are as hard as a pine knot. Tough as nails and self reliant. So to ask for help is utter defeat. 😢 Proud folks with shallow pockets 😔🙏 🇺🇲
I really felt this message. Thank you for understanding that its not that we lost the houses; it's the land we miss. 🙏❤
I've seen many videos of this heartbreaking situation.
Sir this one hit home so......
I feel and felt your words.
Don't know your beliefs.
May God be with ALL in All states that has been affected. Country folk is strong folk. You know the ends and outs of your land. Much love to all. ❤.
This was a natural event. The re-shaping of land, river, and forest through fires and rain is not something to be sad about. It’s how the world works! The river, trees, and fish have been rearranged, not removed. And this kid will be fishing and hunting again within 30 days, just some new landscaping to do it in.
@@sandsmarc ❤ Positive attitude ❤👍🙏
Time to let the fishery and wildlife recover while you recover too. Your community really needs strong young people like you, who care deeply for this land, to help restore and rebuild it.
Loss is so hard. Please allow yourself to grieve while moving forward. Tears help the heart to heal. I’m so sad for your losses. Praying your heart continues to heal.
Hang in there buddy. Your love for the land is very evident. Things will get better. Be encouraged and encourage others to you live in a beautiful part of North Carolina. Praying for you and all there in WNC.
Holding space for you my friend. Sending love from New Orleans
I don't know you, but I cried with you. I am so sorry for you and your community. I am praying for you, bless your heart. ❤🙏
God bless you brother! I feel the ❤ of your home ground and loss you have suffered
I'm in Saint Petersburg Florida, totally unscathed by this storm yet all around me 1000's & 1000's of homes, cars boats, businesses and LIVES are devastated , destroyed and some unsurvivable....I am not a wealthy woman,financially, but WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP YOU, Your family and your BEAUTIFUL part of this Country?? Please do respond. ✌️♥️👩🏼🎤
So many chemicals like fertilizers, fuels, lubricants, cleaning fluids, pesticides, etc etc in the water. I would refrain from eating any fish from these waters for awhile.
Take time to morn the loss. One of my favorite secret places burned hot four years ago. It will not be the same in my life time. It will not recover in 300 years. It will never be the same.
I still go there to remember, to sorrow, but also to see the start of the recovery. Change is always happening. Although I really, really, wish such a drastic change had not happened, it does help me to see the new growth. I hope it can help you too. But first, you have suffered a true loss. Take your own time to grieve.
My heart breaks for you--- sometimes you gotta cry it out and thank God for your life and the ones you love and somehow muscle up the ability to be North Carolina strong ! My hope for you is to envision the possiblity of something even greater than what you have to make more new memories - they probably will never be the same but now-- look for new ones to be proud of --- you live in Gods country -- there is more beauty yet to be had !
Nature was here long before us and will be here long after we're gone. She needs time to heal and regenerate but she will endure mate, this is her adapting. Its events like this that we truly feel our connection to nature, its sad but it is a process non the less. Self care is important, I know I'm just a stranger on the other side of the world but just want you to know that it's all gonna be ok mate. Stay strong.
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and everyone affected. It is unbelievable and it’s hard to get my head around the magnitude of it. I pray for your safety and that federal assistance gets to your area immediately bypassing all the red tape. Please take it one day at a time. ❤ from Oregon.
Mother Nature is often a harsh taskmaster.
FIRST ya got this, ya still with us. Second thank you for the local damage footage... hard to swallow, this is my home too. And last you will be surprised how fast these old hills will turn green again, promise. The stories you will be able to tell years from now, some of our neighbors wont have that chance. Peace .
Real sorry about your spot and your neighbors homes. I used to float past your family while guiding fishing trips there, such a cool spot. I hope your power comes on and you can get to Erwin soon.
I live close to here too, but not in the worst of it 😢😢😢. Western NC/Eastern TN/Southwest VA.. is one of my favorite places on the planet.
Heart breaking to see. I grew up just over the mountain on Dry Creek road( Campbell, Harvey and Crowe families)
The doctor that delivered me , pulled teeth and took care of my illnesses was Doc Willis who was just across the 81 bridge and to the right. His house was still there 3 years ago when I was last there, I’m sure it is gone now. I wish you the best and remember a country boy will survive.
God bless you young man!!!!!! And everyone else!!!!!!
Top water action on your first visit back?! I know it's hard, my home town faired well, but places I grew up fishing and kayaking are going to be entirely new experiences. Embrace it buddy! Keep posting throughout the recovery process and this platform will no doubt help you help others on the path to recovering and building a new path for their communities
I feel for you young man. I loved your land too although I could only visit but my heart breaks for you. I pray God will bless you and yours and give you the fortitude to deal with this catastrophe.
Stay strong… thanks for sharing this devastation for others to see.
You can get through this. Thinking of you and your community, from Australia
hey buddy, Its Andrew H from highschool at crockett. my farm got hit real hard and it makes me hurt seeing this side of the river too, there still conducting searches on my property for people right now but i have a charity team coming to help me out, well get it all cleaned up with time bro
Appreciate the kind words Andrew. I am happy to know you and yours is safe. Still got the Miata?
The good news is nature is great at adapting. The rivers and ponds will never be the same but they will flourish with life again.
You're Traumatized!!!! I can tell by your demeanor and voice. Hold on hunnie, just hold on, we are out here praying for ya'll, we are trying to get ya'll the help ya'll so desperately need. I'm in Louisiana, I had 4ft of water in my home for 2 days back in 2016. I saw and lived the devastation. I know this is soul crushing. Just hold on, I promise God is walking through these dark waters with ya'll ❤ and, as sad and heart-wrenching as this is in these moments. God promised this, too, shall pass😢 and no, we that had to witness theses kind of events, no we will never be the same🥺💔 but we are here, and for now that has to be enough
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This planet makes changes there’s nothing we can do.We have to adapt and evolve.Sadly in life nothing lasts forever.Stay positive you always have your memories to cheer you up.😊😊😊😊
I'm a flat lander from Illinois eho hasnsome beautiful memories of vacations in your area and absolutely loving the beautiful rocky bottomed creeks and rivers in that area. We have nothing like that up here, all ours are just mud bottoms and water isnt very clean. I shed tears also for all who are hurting and have lost so much down there. Hang in there, you all are cared for and worried about and almost everywhere up here is asking for relief funds for your region and people are donating. Prayers for you all.
Sorry brother, just watched your topwater fishing video from a few months back, looked beautiful. The kind of place fisherman wish they had in their backyard, hope it recovers
Prayers for everyone who lost family, pets, precious possessions. The memories are beautiful and heart wrenching all at the same time. Those who have been through a natural disaster of this scale can understand the emotions and trauma. Prayers for peace and know God can bring beauty from the ashes. Please everybody give a little to those helping out even if it’s a dollar, many hands can lighten the burden!
Blessings to you from a western NC neighbor…if you’re safe ultimately that’s all that matters…I’ve cried every day for a week..I feel you my friend! Keep the faith..sending you blessings and love❤🙏🏻
Having run that river and them hollows as a kid i feel your pain sir. Prayers!
That fish 🐟 was talking to you.😂 5:49
My prayers are with you and your family 🙏❤
Real content. Real people. I am a Floridian that loves going riding on the western and actually we have our bikes in Candler which incredibly was not affected only 10 mins away from Asheville. NEW SUBSCRIBER! I look forward for you to being as real as you are right now and that we can see the progress of your town, your new fishing place and your love for nature through your videos. Real content. Real people. We are not rooting for you, we are rooting with you! God Bless you and keep us posted!
Give it time my friend you’ll be okay! Tough now but better days ahead for you…
stay strong brother keep your head high God bless
Thanks for your videos and your genuine care for your community.
Heartbreaking so sorry for your loss.
Be careful lad. PTSD is going to hit you like a ton of bricks. Prepare for it as best you can and get some coping mechanisms in place along with some thought stopping techniques to lessen the impact. Take it from me I know.
im sorry for your loss buddy. i feel like i love these mountains similarly to you in that i see my thumbprints and memories on all the rivers and forest trails. this is a hard situation
I live right across from south central school. The community will survive this. Stay strong brother
God bless and comfort all who are grieving.🙏❤️
Yes, thousands go up there for , vacations & LOVE THAT AREA & PEOPLE ! . We are crying also for our Country , Keep the Faith , young Man . Old Down The Fort , tell us the truth of what’s going on You know we don’t trust the MSM. Your Story’s the Real story My Brother .
The swath of destruction is just unimaginable! Seriously, this had to of been a 500 to 1000 year event. Devastation in the many hours of videos is beyond anything anyone can comprehend. I just watched many of the 2011 Japan Tsunami videos and this is second in comparison but does it really compare because the people there in NC had no warning that an unpredicted event was able to destroy the whole area.
I live in Ohio but around 2010-2012 I really wanted to move down to that area. Visited at least 4 or 5 times a year looking for work or a place to live. In my free time I’d use to go fishing on the river off of Arnold Rd. I saw that spot from one of your other videos and it broke my heart. Nothing will ever be the same down there. I hope you all the best, these are trying times.
Prayers for you and your community 🙏🏻
I lived through a flood and my town will never be the same. It's difficult. You have your life, looks like you have gas to get around and your family is ok..not to diminish the loss you're feeling, but many don't have what you have right now!!
Hang in there buddy. I'm from South Louisiana just outside of New Orleans. I understand how hard it is to see your familiar places looking so totally different. They will come back. You will make it through this. Things may look a bit different from before but just because it looks different doesn't mean it's not going to be as good. In someways it may be better. Look for the positive through all of this. It's normal to be upset and saddened by it all. But things will get better.
God Bless you young man🙏🏻 Your video comes from a broken heart. God will heal it all. It may not be the same, but new adventures will come. Prayers for you and all your loved ones🙏🏻
I hope you feel all the love beng sent your way! My love comes all the way from Utah. My heart aches for you and yours❤ I am so very thankful for your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing.
Thoughts and prayers to you buddy, I'm so sorry this happened to you all. Lean on the Lord he will get you thru this I promise.
I feel your pain 😥hang in there young man.
Sending love and healing from Norway.
I am so privileged that I have visited the Blue ridge mt in 2018, stayed at Mast Farm inn and again in 2019- we drove from Chattanoga thrue the most beautifull mountains where fall foliage was high. Cant believe those cute villages are gone…
Stay safe❤❤❤❤
I will come back and better than ever brother. Tight lines and god bless
Young man, the Lord gives us what we need and not what we want, sometimes he blesses us with both. Who knows, a couple of years from now, the river may become the best fishing ever.
This too shall pass. God bless you.
I am a momma and I want to hug you while you see this.
Back 2013 Philippines 🇵🇭 . my aunt uncle and two cousins plus my best friend and classmates died cuz of hurricane and it was crazy heavy rain and it hits in midnight. .early morning we already see the damage like yours .no road to town . Looking for dead people and can’t describe there faces and body . That was the awful that i see in my
Entire life . (TYPHOON HAIYAN YOLANDA) Philippines 🇵🇭
Dear God dude. God bless 🙏 what a horrible story.
Please hang in there. I don’t know you, but I understand a deep love of a body of water that brings you peace. If you need to talk please message me. Sending prayers and love from Northwest Florida!
0:47 Right there with you. Pisgah Forest up through the Art Loeb trail past Graveyard Fields was my stomping grounds for decades, and I ALWAYS was better afterwards; fishing, hiking, taking my wife there for the first time... It's small potatoes compared to the loss of life and overall devastation, but I get you; you need a place to recharge and let go, and those woods and streams was that for so many people. Stay strong.
Im so sorry. I live in macon/swain county area. We got some damage this way, but nothing like y’all. Where are you? I mean, I’m assuming it’s western NC , but I’m new to your channel. I was so happy to find a channel talking about the small towns like here , instead of Asheville asheville asheville. Sure they got it bad and it’s terrible, but I don’t think the country is realizing how far beyond they’re in all directions that it is. I wonder if a lot of the fish got swept away, or?!?! Im so curious to hear someone speak about the environmental impact of the life in the rivers. Wildlife in general. I think you have a great channel.
I subscribed. I am sure it will grow.
I bet you’ll find arrowheads and pottery Shards. Look under the roots of those trees too. No telling what you’d find that’s been stirred up.
Prayers for resiliency, strength. Dont let all this tear your dreams. A lot folks all over the world been displaced too by evil climate.
God is The Healer... not time itself.
It is the grace and love of God in Jesus Christ that removes the heartache and gives us peace instead of emotional pain. You can be released from terrible grief... but it may not happen overnight.
Stay Strong Brother 🪶 ✨
Blessings from Georgia USA
Stay Mountain Strong brother 💪🇺🇲
Praying for you. God bless you
the fish bite REAL good after a flood. But I think there are bigger fish to fry at the moment.
We endured Ian, my daughter was born in Asheville. Still bear an 828 phone in Florida. My heart hurts with you. I pray for you! I am excited to grow with your channel and watch some old videos. God gives us our greatest strength through our most difficult trials.
Millions of us from around the world are sending up prayers for all those who've suffered loss during this incredible storm. Unfortunately, it appears that the people can now only count on each other in dark times like these. The folks up in DC have brought us to the brink of total economic collapse and seem to be waiting for the perfect moment to push us on over the edge. But God is good and still firmly in control of this thing! Hang in there and cling to Jesus. We'll get through this with his help! God bless you all!!
I live in central NC. Have done a lot of whitewater canoeing and fishing in Eastern Tennessee and Western NC. One of my favorite creeks was Clear Creek up on the Cumberland Plateau. I carry a telescoping pole that I can stuff in a dry bag so I dont lose it. Gonna be a long time before those creeks and rivers recover. The destruction is mind blowing. Would go up there to offer help looking for lost folks that are probably stuck in log jams but am sure I would be turned
I don’t have any idea how hard that this is for you but hang in there! Things will get better, it may take time but it will! Praying for all involved in this disaster.
Sending prayers from Canada 🙏
I live in the Rural Florida Panhandle and was without power for 16 days after Hurricane Michael. It was hard running a generator during this time but was lucky to be able to get gas.
hits too close to home my sisters friend didnt make it leaving behind her 3 kids and family it just hits too close to home 😓wish i cand come down and help my frinds and family it hurts so much
Things will never be the same. I’m from Knoxville, but just went to the Flowering Bridge in Chimney Rock, NC this past summer……now it’s gone, completely washed away. My sis and I wanted to take Mom there. She’s 81. Now she’ll never have the chance. My brother and I went to the rock a year or so ago. And all my life ( I’m 57) we have enjoyed all those mountains. It will never be the same.
Listen to "Darkest Hour" by Eric Church. He is handing over all royalties to North Carolina. ❤
From a fellow outdoorsman and fisherman I would like to express my deepest sympathies. I'm sure it's hard to look at right now, and it will take some time for the landscape to start to heal. Nature is the only thing in this world that will take over and re-establish itself. No matter how bad things look now, give it some time and those places will heal themselves and may even come back better than before. The fish will return, and you'll be back on the bite in no time my man.
Praying for all of my neighbors impacted by the flood.
Know what you feel. After Harvey here in Texas took weeks just to feel like things would be okay. I promise you it does get better.
So very sorry for your loss.
Nature will fix it in due time. Hang in there.
Thoughts and prayers brother.
Man I'm so Sorry will be Praying for You. I'm in Kingsport if you need anything reach out email is in profile
definitely would be gold panning the water ways after a lot of it calms down. Sorry you guys got hammered...
You are young enough to make new memories. Get up tomorrow and go help out your community. It will help keep your mind busy. You're in shock right now, so I promise it will get better.
Hang in there brother.
Prayers for all😢
Stay strong and keep the Faith... God will sustain you all
CAN ANYONE GET TO THE CANE RIVER, JUST UPSTREAM OF RAMASEY TOWN ON 19W? WE HAD AN OLD CABIN THERE, AND I FEAR IT'S GONE? THERE'S NO NEWS FROM BACK UP THERE.
I used to hunt and fish Big Creek, up by the Trail crossing near Bald Mt Wilderness. Big creek area was known for some of the biggest dear in NC. I had some great trout fishing which I am sure is ruined for years or more. If you get any news or video about the Cane between Ramseytown and B. Ville, please respond. I doubt anything but a chopper or drone can get in there. God Bless all those who are suffering from this tragedy. My family is worried about those isolated people. Everyone must feel helpless.
I'm so sorry.❤
We went 3 weeks without water in power in south Florida in the mid 2000s after two storms back to back and it sucks , you have to stand in line for 4 hrs just for ice , all day for gas 🤦🏻♂️
I'm sorry man...I'm so so sorry.....
Chestoa was my happy place😢
Haven’t been able to get up that way at all to even look
I will pray for you my friend
I know you got shit to do, but if you wanna go to the beach, ill put you up here for a week or so. I think Wilmington is a 6 hour trip from there. Its impractical, but the offer stands.
So sorry for your loss of memories and the destruction of your community. ❤
I had a special spot that I loved to go to and one day unbeknownst to me someone killed themselves and that dead body was hundreds of feet from me while I was there.
The next day I went and the state police were there and forensics and I couldn't go there for over a year knowing that I was recreationing with someone who had blown themselves to bits literally 10 minutes before I arrived.
It's been now two years and I go and the thought comes into my mind I say a little prayer and I go about my day.
Life ebbs and flows my friend, The only thing you can count on is death taxes and time not lasting.
You'll fish again it might not be the way you remember it or the way you want but it will be the way you can.
Once the organic matter form wood and plants start to disintegrate or rot, I imagine there will be a great die off of the fish in the rivers and lakes. All the pollution washed into the water will make it even worse.