Time to Spread the Love for the month of January. You've went along with me as I bemoaned the cold, killed hogs with Keith Jones, made my debut radio appearance, rendered lard with Pap and Granny, made a might fine cake of cornbread, mourned the passing of Arley Phillips and picked out one of my favorite songs Silver Wings-and I thank each of you.
A big shout out for all those who took the time to comment during the month of January:
Sandy Carlson, Janet, Mary's Writing Nook, Paula, Kathleen, Just Jackie, The Texican, Julie at Elisharose, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Sheila B., Osagebluff Quilter, Terry, Matthew Burns, GrannyPam, Warren, Lanny, The Fishing Guy, Mary Traveling Hammer, Petra Michelle, SolsticeDreamer, David Templeton, Greta Koehl, Farmchick Paula, Nancy M., Glenda, Nancy Simpson, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, Trisha Too, Mary Life In A Cordwood Cabin, My Carolina Kitchen, Kelli, Farmchick, Emily Cole, Mike Mclain, Kat, Peggy P, Paul Saltcreek, Patty Hall, JoLyn, Olecrowsnest, The Welldigger, Rachel, Marilyn, Stacey, B. Ruth, CheE, Debbie, Sallie Covolo, Shane Moad, Barbara Gantt, Mary-Annies Goat Hill, John Dilbeck, Vicki Lane, Mary Libby, Frances, Jay Henderson, wkf, Marlene, Tazebell, Michelle, Susie, Ethel, Julie Curtis, Janet Pressley, Mark S., Michael Golch, Tish, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Sarah, Wanda, Christina-The Joy Of, Benny Terry, Two Square Meals, Dana, Catherine Seiberling Pond, Lonnie L. Dockery, Rooney Floyd, Jan, Apple, Annie, Miss FiFi, Stacey South Western PA, Carrie, Will Dixon, Elizabeth, Ed, Sharon, Dee from Tennessee, Lynn Legge, Jen, Elizabeth Thomas, Sue, Vera, Steve A in Florence Ky, Pat in East TN, Charles Fletcher, Becky Nicks, Malcolm, Nancy's Family History, Sheila, Shirley, Maggie Mallard, Michelle, Daniela, doggybloggy, Teresa, Wanda Pressley, Steve, Clint, Brit, Diane Crafty Passions, Finnishwahine, Dan Myshrall, Warren Meckley, Kay B., Chris, tracy sparks, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Rhonda, Shirley Bullock, Larry Meckley, Nancy, Cindy Loven, the inadvertent farmer, Denese, Cindy, Rhonda Haslam, Joe Penland, Laura, Eunice, Dejoni, Mckee, Helen G., bluemountainmama, Thea Klein, Laura Jane, Jill at Livin Good Jewelry, and Paula Rhodarmer.
All of your comments-truly make the Blind Pig a better place to visit. This month's winner is...
Rooney Floyd! Since I happen to know Rooney likes good music-I'll be sending him one of Pap and Paul's Lamp Lighting Time cds.
Drop back by to read Keith Jones' memories of cutting firewood back in the day-and we've still got some sausage to can.
Tipper
p.s. don't forget to click on a commenter's name above and go for a visit-I know you'll be glad you did. Also-I'll be announcing the winner of Peggy Poe Stern's book on Wednesday.
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Wow that is a lot of interesting things you have done this January! Thanks for the love! Look forward to learning more about the Appalachian ways this year as well! Take care now !
Posted by: olecrowsnest_nan | February 03, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Wow, what a busy month! It seems as though January just flew by.
Posted by: Stacey | February 03, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Lamp lighting time is my favorite CD of Pappy and Paul's. It plays with us on every car ride.
Posted by: Osagebluffquilter | February 02, 2010 at 09:36 PM
Thanks for the mention. It's always wonderful to be here, Tipper.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | February 02, 2010 at 08:40 PM
Tipper: I love that snow photo. You do a wonderful job of spreading your love.
Posted by: Fishing Guy | February 02, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Congrats to Rooney! This has been a great month of posts, Tipper. I enjoyed the hog stories and also loved reading how everyone made their cornbread.
Posted by: Mary | February 02, 2010 at 12:22 PM
It is always a joy and a treat to visit your site Tipper and I look forward to your next post as always.
Posted by: Rick | February 02, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Wow! Thanks. This is about the second time in over 60 years I won anything. Looking forward to my new CD. Keep up the good work. I enjoy the Pig every morning.--Rooney Floyd
Posted by: Rooney Floyd | February 02, 2010 at 09:59 AM
Congratulations to Rooney, I'm sure he will enjoy the CD.
January sure went fast. Now we face the two slowest months of the year. February and March always seem so cold and dreary.
The Blind Pig sure helps. Every morning I check my email and the new comments. Sometimes later in the day I pull up the Pig to listen to the music. There is nothing like the sweet voices of my granddaughters, and Paul and Pap, to brighten even the dreariest of days!
Thanks for all you give us, Tipper!
Posted by: Miss Cindy | February 02, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Congrats to Rooney!
When I read that you were sharing the love for January, I didn't realize January was already gone! Jeez- where did it go? Time is passing way too fast for me...
Posted by: Farm Chick Paula | February 01, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Some wonderful highlights in the month of January! Especially your radio interview, Tipper! May more follow! :))
Posted by: petra michelle | February 01, 2010 at 08:58 PM
YOu have such a lovely blog, thank you so much for including my name. Have a good day
Posted by: daniela | February 01, 2010 at 07:09 PM
tipper..i look forward to your stories,and i think your web page is the best. good reading and good music. the CD's i bought from you are the best.
Posted by: haystack jackson | February 01, 2010 at 05:24 PM
Congratulations, Rooney! I know you'll love it!!
Posted by: Becky | February 01, 2010 at 04:26 PM