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Appalachian Stories Webcast - Changing the Narrative of Appalachia One Story @ a Time | Pro Genealogy | Preserving Veteran's Stories | Ancestry Road Trips

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What more can a girl want?

#Sunshine #Appalachian #Mountains #Dogs
April 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Flying to #RootsTech2025 before dawn.

Flying reminds me how much I love to travel by train instead.

Tip: When they say remove "laptops only" through security, they also mean tablets. That is 20 minutes I will never get back.
This is a photograph taken at early morning, showing a large, modern architectural structure that appears to be an outdoor walkway or terminal at an airport. The most prominent feature is the overhead canopy. It's a series of repeating, arched segments that create a long, tunnel-like effect. The canopy is constructed of a white, latticed framework – think of a very large, open grid of thin, interconnected beams. This framework forms a series of triangular and diamond shapes, creating a complex, repeating pattern. The canopy is translucent, allowing light to pass through, and is illuminated from above, giving it a soft, glowing appearance. Below the canopy is a roadway. We can see several cars driving on this roadway, suggesting it's an area for vehicle traffic. The cars are various colors, including white, black, and red. On either side of the roadway are pedestrian walkways. There are people walking along these walkways, indicating this is a space for passengers to move between different parts of the airport. We can also see some airport-related equipment, such as luggage carts, suggesting this is a transportation hub. The overall lighting is dim but functional. The overhead canopy provides a soft, diffused light, while streetlights illuminate the roadway and walkways. The image is taken at night, so the background is dark, but the lit areas are clearly visible. The perspective of the photo is from a slightly elevated position, possibly from inside a vehicle. We can see a portion of a car door or window frame in the lower left corner of the image, suggesting the photo was taken from within a car. The overall impression is one of a modern, functional, and well-lit transportation space. The repeating pattern of the overhead canopy creates a sense of rhythm and depth, while the activity on the roadway and walkways suggests a busy and active location.
March 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Good bye #LittleDebbie for another year.

I liked you a little too much this year. 🤪
Color Photo of Little Debbie Christmas snack cake on a desk with a ceramic mug of tea. Tiny pink Christmas tree.
December 29, 2024 at 12:03 AM
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An #Appalachian friend of mine sent me a little something special for my #Christmas tree. ❤️

I love random fun surprises like this.
December 23, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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Does any bank even offer a Christmas Club anymore?

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Christmas Club ad with Santa
December 18, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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Friends: Help!

Our Project #adopted a family impacted by #Helene to fulfill their Christmas Wish List. This family lost so much.

If you are able, could you look at their Wish List & purchase an item to bring these kids some #Holiday #joy

Many thanks!

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Color graphic with Santa Claus, a Christmas Tree and paper that says "Dear Santa". Text = Christmas Wish List
December 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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Rigatoni Pie for dinner.

I planned Thanksgiving dinners perfectly... No leftovers.
Round pan with rigatoni noodles standing straight up Rigatoni Pie. Noodles standing straight up with tomato sauce and baked mozzarella cheese on top.
November 30, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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And, if you live in Western North Carolina and need a coat, text COAT to 423-225-6411
Graphic that is from Coats for Appalachia. Text COAT to 423-225-6411
November 27, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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If you are able to help, please consider buying a coat or several off of the Western North Carolina Coat Drive. These coats will be available to those impacted by Hurricane #Helene and those that lost everything. #Appalachia

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November 26, 2024 at 9:08 PM
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Kolomoki Mounds State Park, Blakely, Georgia
gastateparks.org/KolomokiMounds

#FootpathFriday #GeorgiaOnMyMind #Georgia
The photo shows a signpost in a wooded area. The signpost has a brown background with white lettering. The signpost points to the right and says "Swimming Picnicking." The path leading to the right is visible, with a dirt surface and surrounded by trees.
November 15, 2024 at 8:36 PM
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𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒅𝒆, 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑫𝒊𝒆 -
Childhood friends were drafted into their country’s service and only one made it home. A graveside promise was made that “I’ll never let anyone forget you guys.” Ron McVaney vowed to keep his promise.
November 16, 2023 at 4:27 PM
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2023 Appalachia Road Trip: Day Five

Maryland + West Virginia

Back to my roots & childhood: Maryland for a Candyland visit then staying the night in Berkeley Springs, WV.

Fantastic Antique Shopping too!

#Appalachia #Appalachian #WestVirginia #Maryland #candy
Multiple colored candy in a boxes on a table. Multiple pre-packaged chocolate candies Log cabin with chinking. Green trees surrounding the cabin.
October 7, 2023 at 12:03 AM
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2023 Appalachia Road Trip: Day Three

Haunted Mansion in Pittsburgh

Traveled up to Pittsburgh, the largest city in Appalachia. Staying in the Bogg Mansion. (Psst, not Haunted but Fabulous!)

#Appalachia #Appalachian #HauntedHouse #Pittsburgh

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Gilded Age Historic Tan Brick Mansion
October 6, 2023 at 3:59 PM
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2023 Appalachia Road Trip: Day Two

Glamping on top of the Ridge

A delayed Anniversary Celebration and we could not have found a better place.

What a perfect place to start our trip in West Virginia: WV Glamping Domes in Alderson, West Virginia

#Glamping #Appalachia #WestVirginia #Travel
Two chair overlooking a mountain ridge in West Virginia Dome tent with king bed. Ceiling and one wall have clear panels to see the sky.
October 6, 2023 at 2:51 PM
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2023 Appalachia Road Trip: Day One

Hobbit Henge, Weaverville, North Carolina

First night stay and it is in a #Hobbit House. After the first 10 minutes, I decided I need my own Hobbit House.

#Appalachia #Appalachian #Hobbit #NorthCarolina

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Hobbit House in green pasture with mountains in background
October 3, 2023 at 6:38 AM
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If you know me, then you already know that I turned right. 😁
September 6, 2023 at 5:36 PM
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I love a #WikiTree #SourceAThon

Official launch of Appalachia Roots Team

#Appalachian #Genealogy that is accurate and available to all, for free on WikiTree.

https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1628429/register-now-for-the-2023-source-a-thon?start=40#a_list_title
Cartoon Raccoon sitting with a mason jar, biscuit as the moon, and blue mountains in the background
August 29, 2023 at 7:46 AM
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#Lolita Deserved Better

50+ years in captivity

Swim free. The oceans are yours to roam.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/lolita-miami-seaquariums-beloved-killer-whale-dies/3094497/?amp=1
August 19, 2023 at 6:17 AM
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Yes, there are places in Georgia that are in #Appalachia. And they sell huge bags of peanuts. 😁
Huge bags of unshelled peanuts
August 17, 2023 at 1:26 AM
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Registration has opened for #WikiTree 's 15th Anniversary Party:

WT Day & Symposium: November 3rd - 5th, 2023

I'm presenting on Nov 3rd.

#Genealogy #familyhistory #Appalachia

https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1620015/have-you-registered-for-our-15th-anniversary-symposium-party
August 9, 2023 at 3:22 AM