My dad and papa were both coal miners for blue diamond mining for years. Barbara Kopple Discusses 'Harlan County USA' - The Our reputation precedes us. I have enjoyed these old memories!!! , well leave the porch light on. My dad was one of them, outside Tommy Lees barbershop. Btw, the Mount Victory part of this county feels very Eastern KY. Just found the blog and enjoyed it. My Mom moved to Cumberland from Pike County when she was 10. And should I know you? your a fuckin mooron ive lived here all my life ,my family pioneered this place ,both sides, why arent u still living here? You dont see that every day. Unless you lived in the town of Harlan, you dont go to the city schoolsHarlan High Elementary and Harlan High School. I happened across this blog through a friend. Fantastic post, though. Maybe 700 or so now. Most of us pass through this phase at some point. I didnt know, but thats before my time. I must say it is a great read. Nobody has ever even looked at me sideways up there; theyve always treated me well. Bell county baby.We got the mountains here too. My reply was that he didnt scare me, I am from Harlan, Kentucky! Mikes Drive In was in Loyall. WebGames (Goals) 19101912, 19141915, 19171921. John, enjoyed your comments. Like inner cities, there are generations locked into a poverty cycle. Ruby did you know a family named Clark? We used to sprinkle sugar over the cheese, before grilling them! Finally I tried talking like a city slicker but I was too Eastern Kentucky that way. Ive really enjoyed reading this article. Basil Collins Harlan County Lynch had a skating rink when I was a teenager. I didnt mean to turn my comment into a mini blog, but you inspired the flood of memories! I plan to continue reading your blog. Dont be offended by one persons response that could learn and use some respect compared to the many nice responses. Were from coal mining stock. U take car cuz. Are we still allowed to be in Appalachia? My brother and I thought we had died and gone to Heaven. My maternal grandparents grew up in Black Star coal camp and Papaw taught at Hall High. Bledsoe, so we limped, if you know what I mean Born in Leslie Co. and graduated James A Cawood in 81. I left first to attend Cumberland College, then only a two year school, and later was forced to leave and gravitate north for employment. I believe they graduated for there on 83. Self - Mine Foreman (as Basil Collins) 1976; Credits. No as in stop, do not, negative, etc and nothin slang for nothing not anything; no single thing; having no prospect of progress; of no value; not at all. Facts about Basil Collins, birthday, facts, bio and more. I appreciate all commentspositive and negative. If someone tells you that he or she is from Harlan, they could mean any town from Pathforkto Holmes Mill to Cumberland to Cranks. Thank you so much for sharing. Awesome story. I guarantee you that my Dad knew your father. No Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, etc. 10 Big Documentaries They Dont Ever Want You To See Yes. I remember an encounter with the business end of a 38 special at the Smith lake boat ramp late one night. Their isnt anyone who acts the way you have described them in this concoction, Nor is the area the way you have presented it. Im happy living here. I still have family in Cawood and Baxter but I dont get up there much.. Jennifer, I moved to the Tampa Bay area when I was four and a half.
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