Appalachia Weather Signs, How did they predict the coming weather and seasons

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  • Ever wonder how they predicted the weather by the signs of nature for the up coming seasons in these mountains and rural areas in the old days. Here is a look at some of the old signs they read in nature to predict the weather before the modern forecasts. Thanks for watching. NOTE: Some pictures are just to tell the story and not the actual pictures. SUBSCRIBE:: LIKE AND SHARE:: HELP GROW YOUR CHANNEL THIS CHANNEL COVERS 9 DIFFERENT SUBJECTS !!! ( CHECK IT OUT) 1. Metal Detecting 2. Wildlife Videos 3. History & Mountain Culture 4.The Unexplained 5. Home projects 6. Hunting & Fishing 7. Nature Videos 8.Mining History 9. Video Shorts

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  • @tandraallen8398
    @tandraallen8398 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    My momma (my great aunt who legally adopted me when she was 55 amd I was 10 weeks!) always told me most of these.. She was right. She was born in 1915 in a lil cabin in western KY. Served in WW2 and had a Masters degree. She never forgot her mountain ways and She taught me so much. I'm so thankful. I'm now 53 and I hope I instilled some of our mountain ways in my own 2 daughters. Thank you for these. Tha k you for taking me back in time..just for a lil while. It was like sitting with mom talking. Thanks for reminding what kind of wonderful stock I come from. God bless. ❤

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing your memories with us. God bless you. Your very welcome.

    • @813lem
      @813lem ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Love your post. Dont forget from where you come. The elderly today are a wealth of knowledge thats quickly being lost if we dont catch it and pass it on. And that in my opinion is a sin and a crime and will be the death of civilization.

    • @homefrontforge
      @homefrontforge ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I wish I had paid closer attention to the lore my parents and grandparents passed down. I have so many questions now that I didn't know to ask then. All have passed before me and my memory fades a bit each day.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@homefrontforge I understand my friend.

  • @terrim5756
    @terrim5756 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    My grandma was born in 1891. She always told us about rain coming when the leaves show their undersides 🌧🌧🌧

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you friend for sharing this.

    • @JimmyMcmanus-lp1et
      @JimmyMcmanus-lp1et 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      maple trees?

    • @cliffordfreeman7829
      @cliffordfreeman7829 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here.

    • @trackpackgt877
      @trackpackgt877 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh yeah my neighbor older guy would always say the same thing he would point to the leaves say they're flipped upside down it's going to rain and I would say 90% of the time he was right I don't understand why but it works

  • @thescuffletownchef
    @thescuffletownchef ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I have lived in NC my whole life. Growing up my grandma would always say something in regards to the weather. I remember her telling me that her mama, my great grandma, would always say that anytime the sun would set red, that it would be windy the next day. That statement has been true my entire life too. They both could smell rain and smell a snake when it was near. They kept farmers almanacs and the farmers almanac calenders and my parents still get them every year.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing your memories.

    • @Red_Twizzler
      @Red_Twizzler ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it’s opposite

    • @charliethompson6601
      @charliethompson6601 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Red sky at night, sailors delight

  • @Ohnyet
    @Ohnyet ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Still using the “Old Farmers Almanac “,never fails!

    • @beautyonabarnbudget
      @beautyonabarnbudget ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FAX! Never fails

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend.

    • @mistyize
      @mistyize ปีที่แล้ว

      I have some trouble reading some of the tables. I'm kind of embarrassed about it, because Dad always had one, and I feel like I should be smart enough to know what's going on. 🤣

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mistyize I'm sorry friend.

  • @cynthiaswearingen1037
    @cynthiaswearingen1037 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Yep, when the Dog Fennel blooms, it's 6 weeks to cold weather, my Nanny always said. Signs of nature still work today! God bless, Donnie, I enjoyed this.💖

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. Your very welcome.

  • @TNgrandee3
    @TNgrandee3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have always loved these predictions and my little grandma (Daddy's mom) who was part Cherokee knew every one of these signs and lived by them. She could smell rain or snow coming. I sure do miss those times and the loving family I had. Have a great fall, Donnie.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing your memories with us. God bless you.

    • @Angelica-me4fj
      @Angelica-me4fj ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My Granny and Pappa used nature to predict the weather AND could smell rain snf Granny used what she called "Snow birds" and was spot on. I'm 70 yrs old and sure miss the old days like this!

    • @TNgrandee3
      @TNgrandee3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Angelica-me4fj So true! My grandparents always had a big calendar that had the fazes of the moon that they followed to do many things, i.e. planting and many others.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Angelica-me4fj Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing.

  • @neilschristensen9143
    @neilschristensen9143 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I remember the days we had just a radio and then 1953 saw our first television. My grandfather was a great predictor of weather. If there was a ring around the moon we could have a big storm especially in the winter.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @bryanthompson9716
    @bryanthompson9716 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I've always heard that if a chicken stays out in the rain it's going to rain all day but if it takes shelter than its only going to rain for a little while....when I asked how did the chickens know the weather when I was a kid my dad always answered....even a chicken has enough sense to get in out of the rain...

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

    • @bryanthompson9716
      @bryanthompson9716 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes sir I love your content. I'm a Appalachian man myself. Grew up in southeast Kentucky...keep up the good work...

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bryanthompson9716 Awesome my friend. Thank you.

    • @evermore4487
      @evermore4487 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've heard the same about birds in general.

  • @timothymccarthy4704
    @timothymccarthy4704 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Last 2 years, we were bombarded w/stink bugs in north carolina and the winter was bitter, not much snow, but, cold.
    Thanks Donnie. Another great video.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

    • @Stephanie-kt9vh
      @Stephanie-kt9vh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I also live in Central NC and you're right Timothy. They have been bad the last few years and our winters have been pretty mild. However, (they may show up in droves tomorrow) I haven't seen near as many this year at this time like the last few. Curious to see if there is a difference. Also, I will tell you our Acorns have been dropping super heavy and started very early this year, and the pecans as well. We have had plenty of good rain, but the leaves have started to turn and fall early too. Not bc lack of rain. It should be interesting. Stay safe my friend!

    • @jennyandrews1671
      @jennyandrews1671 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You know I never thought about that before...same state.

  • @jorgedeleon5903
    @jorgedeleon5903 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank God for you, and your family storytelling. 😉

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

  • @WarbirdCalls
    @WarbirdCalls ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I've heard about every old timer sign there is. I've read the almanac say 12" of snow on Thanksgiving and it turns out 60°. Grandad always said the only way to know the weather is to stick your head out the door.
    Rock is wet- raining
    Rock is hot- Suns out
    Rock turned over - tornado.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

    • @timchilders3535
      @timchilders3535 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Warbird Calls Yes! Thank you, you're 100% spot on. Same here, I've heard all this sort of stuff, and read about sayings like this all my life, plus watched and listened to what the weather "speculators" have to say about it. I agree one zillion percent, only real way to know the weather, is to go outside, look around, and look up. Take care🙂👍

    • @billngold6
      @billngold6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@timchilders3535 you can say what you want about the weather but when it comes to growing plants like potatoes or peaches you better know whether it's waxing or waning if you're putting post holes in the ground to make a fence you better know what the moon sign is or it won't come out right peace and love to you thinkers! ☮️♥️

    • @timchilders3535
      @timchilders3535 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@billngold6 Hi Bill. I haven't actually grown any peaches, but considering peaches are grown from trees, I doubt moon phase has anything to do with quality or yield. Peach tree yields vary from year to year, and obviously the tree is only planted once. I can't see how moon phase would possibly affect a peach tree once it's up and mature enough to produce, any more than it would affect any other tree. I'm in Western North Carolina, in the Foothills area. Not many peach trees here, usually get good fresh peaches from Gaffney Spartanburg, and into Georgia. We used to grow lots of potatoes, Irish and Sweet both. Always had wonderful yields of potatoes. Last good many years, I just plant and grow yellow sweet corn, white okra, squash, lots of tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, cucumbers, and green beans. I can a right smart every summer, I really enjoy that. We haven't raised any hogs or beef in probably 20 years, used to raise a fair bit of both, and I've dug and set my share of fence posts. With old style post hole diggers, at that. Those nice augers that go on the back of your tractor, are so much easier! Needless to say, I've also hunted and fished all my life since I was probably 7 years old, I've always been albe and appreciated making my own food, vegetables, fruits, and meats. I also enjoy "canning" my own crystal clear liquid corn as well😉. As I've worked, and enjoyed and appreciated all these fine activities throughout my life, and I'm 53, I can honestly report that I have never once, paid any attention to, nor depended on any particular lunar phase, to influence my actions. That being said, I am very open minded, and I try to learn, and gain knowledge and skills, anytime I can. Can you explain to me how lunar phases affect such activities, and processes? What are the actual mechanics and science between lunar phase, and things like I've mentioned here? I have always been intrigued by this subject, but I still haven't been able to grasp the correlation, nor have I found anyone that can explain it to me. Thank you Sir🙂👍

    • @citomp1240
      @citomp1240 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would you be talking about the Indian weather rock?

  • @dragonryderslair
    @dragonryderslair ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Mr. Donnie. I so very much enjoy your commentary and stories of Appalachia. I never had the fortune to live in Appalachia but have visited east Tennessee western NC and northern GA very many times and was able to hike 300 miles of the Appalachian trail on foot and camping as a young woman. My Father was Cherokee and his grandfather was a boy during the trail of tears and my dad was born on a reservation in OK. He taught me many of his people's stories of Appalachia before the government stole their land.
    The people of Appalachia were always resourceful and learned to survive in wilderness and to make what they needed.
    I remember many of the stories of the smokey mountains and the way life was and the beauty of the area.
    Thank you for bringing me fond memories of the mountains.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WOW that's awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing your memories and story with us. Thank you. God bless you. Your very welcome my friend.

  • @colleenhelminiak1429
    @colleenhelminiak1429 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    My great-grandfather was an oracle as far as weather was concerned. A mackerel sky meant rain within 12 to 24 hours. Squirrels working overtime to get as many acorns as possible - wooly bear caterpillars showing their color - all tried and true. Thank you for telling this story - Farmer's Almanac has had a reputation of forecasting that is spot on. 💖

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

    • @verlindaallen3335
      @verlindaallen3335 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Farmers almanac says we're going to have a cold winter season this year.

    • @citomp1240
      @citomp1240 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've observed those too. Animals feeding frenzy I cant count the times I've saw that play out.

    • @YouSUBSCRIBE739
      @YouSUBSCRIBE739 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @verlinda
      My friends sister reads the farmers almanac n she said her sister said the same thing. She said tht its goina be a very cold winter. 😬😵😱
      Can it tell u if were going have alot of snowstorms or not????🤔🤷
      (Idk anything abt those)
      As I've got older...I hate winter....I have osteoarthritis/fibromyalgia/neuropathy/RLS & alot of back problems if thts tells u y I hate winters!
      💀💀💀🙄🤦🙈

    • @davegordon6943
      @davegordon6943 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I forgot about the whooly bears different colors. My dad could take warts off under a full moon

  • @garymcelhaney1560
    @garymcelhaney1560 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    You never disappoint Donnie I love your videos

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for sharing this my friend. God bless you.

  • @arthurpeterson246
    @arthurpeterson246 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Yep I know when it's gonna rain or turn cold old Arthur talks to my knees and my back always enjoy your videos Donny God Bless !

    • @grannygrump7425
      @grannygrump7425 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My body talks to me too. The older I get the worse I can tell. These smart fellars thought they were being smart and said that weather and the body had nothing in common. Science shot them down really fast.
      Back in the day the forecasters were better at predicting the weather then they are now days.

    • @arthurpeterson246
      @arthurpeterson246 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@grannygrump7425 ain't that the truth.

    • @grannygrump7425
      @grannygrump7425 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@arthurpeterson246 yes it is. I have a lot of medal holding me together and trust me in the summer if I'm out in the heat I burn from the inside out and if it's winter I freeze from the inside out. But then you have the regular arthritis and that adds a ton more to what you have to deal with. Blessings that your bones will not give more trouble.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

    • @robertgarland805
      @robertgarland805 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Are Author and Itis brothers?

  • @lanceadambryant
    @lanceadambryant ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I have always loved these predictions!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to. Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @raymajones3085
    @raymajones3085 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My Pa-paw always said, "If-n hit rains of-a first day of-a month, hit'll rain fifteen days of that month". This has always been true in my lifetime. I've lived in east Tennessee all my life. Thank for your videos. Always look forward to each one.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @drtom5936
    @drtom5936 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have heard a bunch of these Donnie. But it was great to be reminded of these and God bless. Just a reminder of history.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you friend. Some are old sayings. Your very welcome.

  • @richardcox6935
    @richardcox6935 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We grew up in North GA in the Appalachian foothills. My folks were depression era people who claimed they couldn't tell the difference when the great depression came. This reminds me of when we would have big family dinners and they would discuss nature signs and the Farmer's Almanac. It was such a simple time.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @kelliejimenez2125
    @kelliejimenez2125 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thanks for the video! Nature tells the truth no matter what. It gives us a heads up to be prepared. Have a good one Donnie. 😊

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen my friend. Your very welcome. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @vickiehamilton6596
    @vickiehamilton6596 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you donnie for bringing back my grannys voice with these predictions. These are things ill never forget her saying

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you.

  • @thomaswfleenerjr5874
    @thomaswfleenerjr5874 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We had long low tone rolling thunder here in Martinsville Indiana a few days ago also, I got home from work around 3:30am this morning and it was 37° on my thermometer!!! I've also noticed that some of the wildlife are harrier than normal this time of year!!! I grew up listening to my grandmother and she knew what the weather was going to be like and was more accurate then the people on tv or radio ❤

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looks like a bad winter don't it my friend.

    • @debharshaw1882
      @debharshaw1882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My brother's live in Martinville, Ind wiltermood

  • @therobinmasterstheory1636
    @therobinmasterstheory1636 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very interesting.. love the wooly worn chart. Thanks Donnie. 😊

  • @kholbrook203
    @kholbrook203 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Mr. Laws for such an interesting video. I think the signs of nature are more accurate than the weathermen.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @1CathyHendrix
    @1CathyHendrix ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have followed the ring around the moon and counting the stars...it hit's it every time. Not always rain tho. Grandaddy said falling weather...which is rain or snow. Count the stars. Each star is 24 hrs till the falling weather arrives. It always amazes me how spot on that sign is. This was a great video Donnie! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! Hope you have a great week! God bless!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's so awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @delorestaylor8114
    @delorestaylor8114 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good morning Donnie,
    I never get tired of hearing your voice as it tells the stories and lore of our mountain homeland.
    So many of the weather legends you listed I too have seen come to pass. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. God bless you and your family.🙏🏻❤️🕊🐾🦌🌲

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. Thank you. Your very welcome.

  • @kildee0170
    @kildee0170 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My Granny Thompson always went by the signs to predict the weather also in planting her gardens. She marked the weather everyday on her calenders, she swore by the Ladies Birthday Almanac. Love all your videos Sir....

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Thank you.

  • @reecia3197
    @reecia3197 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nature has so much knowledge to provide us , if we would just notice.
    Thank you for reminding us.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen my friend and. Nothing better to learn by. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @debroahisaacs2452
    @debroahisaacs2452 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandparents used almanac, to plant their fields. My Pop could read the sky the wind, I was so mesmerized by how they read by so many different ways. Thanx .r Donnie I really needed to hear your voice and watch your video. God Bless you and your family kind sir.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks my friend for sharing this. God bless you.

  • @grannygrump7425
    @grannygrump7425 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I still go by what the animals and insects, bees and what not are calling for. If I think they are calling for an extra bad winter I get an extra load of wood and coal. I try to put everything I can into the jar, dehydrating, or freezing. You have to prepare for yourself and your family. Blessings

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @catherine59226
    @catherine59226 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mother Nature always knows. Excellent video! ❤️👍🏻

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Thank you.

  • @trishgels
    @trishgels 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My Dad, born & raised in MS, always told us girls that if his knee was hurting, it was either gonna rain in summer, or snow in winter. I grew up in NC, & his prefictions were always true. We split the wk between NC & our place in SW VA, & I've seen quite a bit of low clouds & fog. I've seen wooly worms in the past, & will pay more attention now. Another channel I watch showed 5 sppons, 1 knife, & 2 duds as an early test this past wk, & she's in East TN. She'll do another test later on, & we'll see what that says. It's amazing how other ppl around the country end up seeing the same things! There's a lot I'm going to keep track of on your lists, & I sincerely & respectfully thank you for sharing these practical & fascinating vids! God bless✝️

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      WOW Thanks so much for sharing your memories and story my friend. God bless you.

  • @ralfgroh2719
    @ralfgroh2719 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never grow tired of listening to your fascinating presentations. Thanks!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

  • @jayham1970
    @jayham1970 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You might of said this one and I missed it Donnie, but there is the old saying, “Red sky in morning, sailors take warning (it’s going to storm that day), and red skies at night, sailors delight (it means that the weather will be fine for a while until you get that red sky in the morning). I have seen that one play out for just about all my life.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      So true my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @michaelshears2374
    @michaelshears2374 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When you mentioned predicting the weather by the insects I've noticed ant hill's here some is about a foot tall biggest ant hill's I've ever seen. I've also noticed the woolly worms being more woolly than normal. I have a patch of jewelweed that blumed about a month and half early. I'm in East TN Also. Also great video as normal and thanks and stay warm this winter.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. God bless.

  • @evermore4487
    @evermore4487 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love learning this stuff!
    I've been told that if you see birds flying/eating in spite of the rain, then the rain will be long. No birds, then rain will soon end.
    When cows get in a huddle, expect rain.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @brettw011
    @brettw011 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stink bugs trying and getting in now for two and one half weeks. Squirrels have been collecting from about the same start date. Must be going to be a cold one.
    3200ft near Burnsville NC

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure looks that way don't it. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @Mountaincrazy
    @Mountaincrazy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes sir, most unpredictable area I ever lived. Love it!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @stephanielloyd5792
    @stephanielloyd5792 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Donnie!! Ever learning @ 61 yrs old.... appreciate ALL your videos!❤

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you.

  • @callingallhandsondeck
    @callingallhandsondeck ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd never heard the Persimmon sign. We've got 2 trees & had a lot this year. As I'm walking under the tree, I'll stop pick up a few & eat them. Not much to them but they sure are good. Always spit the seeds out. I'm gonna try to cut one open. Been very concerned for the pollinators. Didn't see one honey bee this year. Now, that I think about it, didn't see any yellow jackets. Saw a few butterflies but nothing is how it used to be. A lot has changed within the recent 10 years. Stink bugs have started showing up. Something I've noticed is they stink different. Only had 2 Whippoorwills this year. There seems to be changes will all the birds too. Thanks, for sharing. Darlene in SE Ohio.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend
      God bless you.

  • @bethmichaud3209
    @bethmichaud3209 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Our 📖🙏praying is helping Donnie recover sooner and strong as ever. Good to go in all weather ! ☀️🌩️🌨️This video is interesting and entertaining.

  • @bethmichaud3209
    @bethmichaud3209 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🌨️🌩️☀️ Interesting and entertaining. Donnie's bones, may tell a prediction about weather as soon as he is full capacity for woodland romping again! Our praying is helping him recover sooner, and strong as ever!

  • @00buck2
    @00buck2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Granny on the Beverly Hillbillies had a weather Beatle that could tell ever time when it was going to rain. She said rooster crows before he goes to bed he will wake up with a soggy head. Sorry was Just having a little fun. I do remember when some of the old people seemed to hit the weather more than the weather person on TV. I Enjoy your video's keep them coming. Thanks for all you do.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Will do. God bless you.

  • @cathejones3412
    @cathejones3412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I NOTICED THE DAY BEFORE THE STORM HIT,BEFORE CHRISTMAS. I DIDNT SEE ANY BIRDS OR SQUIRRLS IN MY BACK YARD. I FEED THEM,I ALWAYS WATCH THEM. MY YARD WAS EMPTY,NOT EVEN IN MY TREES OR BUSHES DID I SEE ANYTHING MOVING AROUND. THATS WHEN I KNEW A BAD STORM WAS COMMING. BESIDES THAT ,MY JOINTS AND MUSCLES WERE HURTING!
    THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO. GOD BLESS YOU.

  • @TennesseeMtnMan
    @TennesseeMtnMan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wooly worms and smoke coming out of the chimney and going to the ground and watching the cattle are the ones we heard talked about. Really enjoyed this one !!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @johnpeddicord4932
    @johnpeddicord4932 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks again Donnie for for sharing the history

  • @gdc3084
    @gdc3084 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for all the work you put in on the videos.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so very welcome my friend. God bless you.

  • @debzyj376
    @debzyj376 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing how they have paid attention to nature…. Thank you….enjoyed!

  • @pocu321
    @pocu321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm really enjoying all of your videos. My mother was raised in a village in the country in Illinois. The terrain was much different from the mountains but it's still reminiscent of such a time. Another family from the same village was telling me how one of the boys from their family carried coal in a bucket to set on the porch of another older lady who lived in the village every day. There's an old newspaper article of my grandpa being interviewed talking about the old times. During the depression and WWII, since the young men were gone and there was no work, the older men would meet at the railroad tracks every day and play cards. If someone passed away, there was no funeral home and no one hired to dig the grave. They would have the service at the church on the hill and then carry the coffin down to the cemetery and bury the person. The men of the village would handle the hard manual labor. They didn't have big farms in the village but my grandpa liked to grow tomatoes. I'm not sure how much they grew when he was a little boy. He did say once that if you don't plant according to the almanac, you'll get a crop of leaves. I still quote him saying that but I've never planted according to the almanac. They did a lot by the almanac. My aunt to this day won't schedule a surgery unless the day of the surgery meets the guidance of the almanac. If someone has a bad result from a surgery, she says now and my grandmother used to say the person must not have consulted the almanac first. I've also heard my grandpa talk about using a witches stick in the cemetery find out where people were located just like your reference to dowsing rods and water. Grandpa was a Battle of the Bulge Army veteran and a coal miner for all of his working life. Southern Illinois is coal country.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing your memories. God bless you.

  • @glennquagmire1747
    @glennquagmire1747 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I gather couple girls to keep warn in winter 😇

  • @keithcolegrove2147
    @keithcolegrove2147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love listening to you calm voice, my granny taught us some of those signs and I do believe most of the time they were correct

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @johnbubbajohnson5630
    @johnbubbajohnson5630 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My grandparents has told me a bunch of those signs. Thank you for sharing. I love hearing all the old tales of days pasted. God bless you Donnie and your family.....🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. Your very welcome. Thanks for sharing.

  • @deborahmusgrove90
    @deborahmusgrove90 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My granny always said if a snow lays on the ground 7 days, there will be another snow soon. This is for Arkansas. And believe me, it snowed!
    Also, she would say, if you hear thunder while it is snowing, count the thunders and that is how many snows you will have.
    In 1975, on Thanksgiving, it snowed and I counted 9 thunders. For 9 weeks, it snowed in that very same day that I heard it thunder while it was snowing.
    Ty for this information. Good to know.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @72PRODIGALSON
    @72PRODIGALSON ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Papa, born in 1904, bought a Farmer's Almanac every year. He'd pick one up as soon as they got them in our feed store. He planted and tended a garden every year, into his 80s. People STILL talk about him growing corn taller than his pole barn!

  • @donnabunch4417
    @donnabunch4417 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Thank you so much

  • @jimmieloge575
    @jimmieloge575 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My papa Always had the newest copy of the Farmer's Almanac, he read it and believed what was written therein! We Never had a bad crop of anything in our garden: papa, my grandfather who along with my grandmother adopted us 4 siblings when we were very small/young, and a better life we couldn't have had!
    Love these videos!!!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this.

  • @raymondbradley6788
    @raymondbradley6788 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing that Donnie never heard some of those before. God bless

  • @cliffordfreeman7829
    @cliffordfreeman7829 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Grew up hearing about this alot.Still to this day i remembed those things.Great Video.

  • @brendadonald2052
    @brendadonald2052 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing these weather sign with us. We enjoy it. We appreciate you .

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

  • @GenghisKhanBruseySkyz
    @GenghisKhanBruseySkyz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yessssss ❤ God bless Donnie.. Needed this for sure.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome. Thank you friend.

  • @johnwoody4905
    @johnwoody4905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good video most of them are true. if the hot summer is right we will have a really bad winter this year. hope you have lot's of fire wood like me. take care, be safe and well.

  • @cadeevans4623
    @cadeevans4623 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great predictions Donnie interesting buddy

  • @kennethkeefer9080
    @kennethkeefer9080 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Myself wife and daughter had the pleasure of meeting a old timer well into his 90s he lived deep in the Ohio valley he spent many a night around our campsite truly a wealth of knowledge on the weather we will never forget him old Roger Art God bless him

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless you.

  • @tommyornduff9518
    @tommyornduff9518 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Donnie Tommy from Jonesboro I've seen all the signs talking about birds I've noticed the blue Jays of hollering alot more and up here in Jonesboro we had fog about every day good video god bless you your friend Jonesboro

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @donaldwells2102
    @donaldwells2102 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    With all this good weather prediction information you've shared Donnie, I might do some studying and get me a part-time job forecasting the weather 😀. Thanks and we appreciate all you do my Friend.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They could use the help my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome.

  • @sherrylowe8819
    @sherrylowe8819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it is so nice to hear your voice again

  • @keithsadler5260
    @keithsadler5260 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great story. I still use the Farmer’s Almanac today.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @larryreagan6936
    @larryreagan6936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have two Hornet nests by the house, one is huge and less than 4 feet off the ground, the other one is nearly 2 feet tall and 6 feet off the ground, I'd say we got a bad winter coming Brother. great video as always!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's not a good sign my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @MaryjByers
    @MaryjByers 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've heard many of these .
    Thank you
    God bless you

  • @ScarletRebel96
    @ScarletRebel96 ปีที่แล้ว

    These nature folklore list content is my favorite also it's how i found your great channel, bless ya Donnie

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

  • @Batman-tb6fq
    @Batman-tb6fq 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Donnie. As a kid I've heard some of these. But alot of them I have not heard of . Very educational. God Bless you and Family

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @cyankirkpatrick5194
    @cyankirkpatrick5194 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad was spot on about the weather I don't know how he did it but I'm glad he was able to do that 🥰😍🤗

  • @indiancreekspirit5102
    @indiancreekspirit5102 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes greetings from from Owsley county Kentucky

  • @madamedubonnet92
    @madamedubonnet92 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm ready for the coming winter ..East Tennessee
    Thank you ❤️ ❄️☃️

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon7157 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting things,more than I knew😱.
    I usually see the Wooly Bear (Worm) but not at all this year !?
    The old timers here say if the smoke from a Fire blows down there's a Storm coming.
    The Snow blowin every Wich way is the sign of a Noreaster (Northeaster)!
    Like you said always deep Snow ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️.
    Thanks Donnie good stuff😊.
    JO JO IN VT 😆💕

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome.

  • @larrybailey1896
    @larrybailey1896 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thicker Bark on the north side of the tree..Awesome...

  • @theresahatfield2105
    @theresahatfield2105 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful all the way around God bless

  • @kathijones6329
    @kathijones6329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just Love watching All your videos. Thank you so much 💝🥰😘

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

  • @haroldwilkes598
    @haroldwilkes598 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've lived in Alaska, Idaho and now Wisconsin...a sign we depended on was "Is there an October on the calendar?" But i mostly look at wooly bear caterpillars and the color of a deer hide, the darker the hide, the worse the winter. Born in central Virginia in 1943 though and rarely even had enough snow to make a snowball, only went sledding once.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @HolmansHomestead
    @HolmansHomestead ปีที่แล้ว

    Grandpa always said thunder in February around that date in May would be last frost and safe to plant garden. Thank you for sharing

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Your very welcome.

  • @kennyspencer5646
    @kennyspencer5646 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff..God bless

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandfather and my Dad like the Farmer's Almanac.Donnie i enjoyed your video on the weather and i hope you have a great week and God Bless y'all.

  • @Kim-qt7yn
    @Kim-qt7yn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Delightful details Donnie, thank you.

  • @olskool3967
    @olskool3967 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Donnie way back for communication before they had telephone, telegraph and television, they had tell a woman,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:))

  • @shotgun3921
    @shotgun3921 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Mr. Donnie... I just wanted to tell u that I really enjoy all ur videos. Most of all I love hearing all of ur stories.. and I just want to thank u for taking the time to share ur stories and knowledge.. I share ur love for nature and the outdoors.. stay safe my friend and keep the videos coming.. takecare..

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thank you so much. God bless you.

  • @rosetracht2938
    @rosetracht2938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these videos. Thank you for sharing

  • @mollymae2005
    @mollymae2005 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I know is that I am ready for winter before summer is over and ready for summer before winter is over.
    If it could stay 72 all the time that would be fine with me.
    Enjoyed this . Thanks

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @verlindaallen3335
    @verlindaallen3335 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks so beautiful there sir. I don't comment much. I should but I want to tell you that I really enjoy your story telling voice. Not to mention YOUR packed with wonderful wisdom ✨️
    God bless you 🙏

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thank you so much. Your very welcome.

  • @sabrinacopas1636
    @sabrinacopas1636 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stink bugs have been around already this year which seemed early to me. Your video is enjoyable as always!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes they have my friend. Thank you.

  • @Nonniemaye
    @Nonniemaye 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Donnie. God bless. 🙏

  • @trishmorrow4180
    @trishmorrow4180 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Willie worms !! I was born and raised in Illinois where there were plenty of them. I used to love watching them. Everyone knew what their colors meant. Since I had to move to this horrible desert I miss them so much, along with lightening bugs and good thunder storms. Oh, to go home to the good Ole days 😪

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

  • @matthewh117
    @matthewh117 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Donnie. Great video! I always use red sky at night and red sky in morning. Works every time. I also notice that towards the end of summer or a hot spell, you look inthe sky and if there's a brilliant turquoise layer or line, the weather's broke for that season. That's the time to go fall fishin. Thank you friend and have a great evening!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

  • @Leo-vf3py
    @Leo-vf3py ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless be safe my friend great shows keep up the good work

  • @lanacampbell-moore6686
    @lanacampbell-moore6686 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Mr Donnie!😊❤️

  • @janicelantz3788
    @janicelantz3788 ปีที่แล้ว

    I sure heard some new ones. Thank You for always a good bit of knowledge.

  • @kathleenroberts7972
    @kathleenroberts7972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed this! All my signs for this winter are for a colder then usual.

  • @stephenmayne4886
    @stephenmayne4886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Donnie for sharing about Appalachia weather sign.

  • @msw00
    @msw00 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've found the natural predictors are correct more than the weather person...and the Farmers Almanac is very much worth reading cover to cover...have a great day in Tennessee!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing this my friend. That's so true.

  • @scottstephenson9597
    @scottstephenson9597 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the Dogwood that's bloomed.

  • @ScottRice-ye8dq
    @ScottRice-ye8dq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice video!! I enjoy watching your channel!