Over the weekend I experienced total paralyzing fear simultaneously with uncontainable excitement and joy. Carolina Crafting contacted me several months ago-they were interested in doing a pod-cast show casing my folkart and featuring Paul’s music. After months of planning it all came together this weekend.
Jackie Jentzsch is the host of Carolina Crafting and though I’ve only known her a few months-I feel as though I’ve known her my entire life. She is bubbly and outgoing and just happens to have a great love for Appalachia. When Jackie was a child she lived in Ohio in the northern portion of Appalachia. The area was depressed economically and her parents decided to move to Florida in search of a new life. Jackie spent the next 48 years trying to figure out how to return to the way of life she longed for-the life of her childhood. Her dream finally came true in 2006-and I’m so very glad it did!!
Jackie and her camera man Ron were just amazing-nice, understanding, friendly, calming-I could go on and on about both of them.
While I was a nervous wreck for my show-the boys acted like this was something they were totally used to doing on a daily basis.
They performed 2 songs-one of Pap’s original songs-Angels of Mercy and one of Paul’s originals I’ll be Young. I know their show will turn out great. Mine- I don’t ever plan to watch-so all of you will have to tell me how it goes. I know I’ll sound like such a hick-my lovely husband has reminded me-I am a hick.
Tipper
p.s. It’ll take several months for the shows to be edited-but I’ll let you know when they’re ready for viewing.
45 Comments
brit
November 21, 2008 at 11:05 pmwell hey there, famous girl…how cool.
Michelle
November 21, 2008 at 5:12 pmCongratulations! How exciting. I am looking forward to seeing it.=)
Egghead
November 20, 2008 at 7:49 pmTipper I’m sure you did great. No need to be self conscious….besides the best people out there are hicks.
From one hick to another,
Egghead
wkf
November 20, 2008 at 9:03 amCongratulations!!! I bet you won’t have to be subtitled!!! How do we get to watch it!!!
Farm Chick Paula
November 20, 2008 at 9:00 amWow!! Yay for you- you’re a celebrity!!
cathy
November 19, 2008 at 11:45 amMentioned you on my blog for an award. No worries, please don’t feel obligated to pass it along. I just wanted to give you kudos for my giveaway gift.
Marlene
November 18, 2008 at 10:10 pmHow exciting! I would have been scared and nervous too. But so much fun! Congratulations… blessings, marlene
Helen G.
November 18, 2008 at 9:30 pmOkay, Tipper… are you going to let all this fame ‘change you’? I’m with all the rest of your fans. We’ll be waiting for the news of when it will be broadcast and I’ll hope to be able to watch the show out here in the boondocks. Maybe you will have site we can click on and go watch.
You get an “Atta boy Girl” from this hick.
Helen
SandyCarlson
November 18, 2008 at 9:20 pmCongratulations! That is completely wonderful. You deserve vast exposure! I am glad they found you.
sarah
November 18, 2008 at 8:59 pmHow COOL is that? Girlfriend! You’ve been holdin’ out on me! I WANT to see it! HOORAY FOR TIPPER!!!!
(Can I have your autograph?)
🙂
Dee from Tennessee
November 18, 2008 at 8:20 pmCongrats!!!!!
Fishing Guy
November 18, 2008 at 8:12 pmTipper: Why, I haven’t even seen the show and I’m already excited for you and the boys. You certainly don’t write like a hick and I’m not sure why you should think that way. You are Appalachian and may have an accent but that doesn’t make you a hick. I’m sure it will be great and I can hardly wait to see a clip. The boys sound great on the player.
trisha too
November 18, 2008 at 6:24 pmYay Tipper!
You ARE too cool for school!
Hey, wave that hick banner high.
Be loud and proud, sister, it’s
nothing to be ashamed of!
My own flag says “dork” on it, so hick sounds pretty good . . .
😉
RazorFamilyFarms.com
November 18, 2008 at 11:51 amOkay…. you are officially too cool for school! WOW! Congratulations!!!
By the way, we need authentic southerners to be on tv. I’m so tired of hearing generic southern accents instead of the slight differences between the accents. Awesome! You can represent!!!
Thank you for your kind words and prayers.
In friendship,
Lacy
Denese
November 18, 2008 at 11:25 amOh how exciting for you! Congratulations!
Stacey
November 18, 2008 at 10:43 amWow, That is so exciting!
I would love to see it!
Paula
November 18, 2008 at 10:34 amCongratulations, Tipper! How exciting for all of you and such wonderful recognition that you all deserve! You have to watch it! Wishing I was in your neck of the woods when it airs…!
Dejoni
November 18, 2008 at 10:24 amWOW!!! Great job. I’m so happy you got this fabulous opportunity!!
Renna
November 18, 2008 at 2:09 amThat is so cool, Tipper!
Toni
November 18, 2008 at 12:13 amCongratulations Tipper! Can’t wait to see the podcast.
Jennifer in OR
November 17, 2008 at 11:54 pmAwesome!! How can I see this? Don’t suppose you’ll be sending out DVDS?! This is so cool!
Osagebluffquilter
November 17, 2008 at 11:12 pmJackie told me she was doing a story on you. We can’t wait. Congratulations!
Osagebluffquilter and BT (Just two admirers of your family and their talents.
Valarie Lea
November 17, 2008 at 11:03 pmOh my gosh this is so cool!
Leslie
November 17, 2008 at 10:46 pmNow I will be totally disappointed if after reading this, I find out I won’t be able to see the final production. Will you have a link for us once it is broadcasted?
Pat
November 17, 2008 at 10:36 pmTipper, I am very happy for you. If you come across on the show like you do on your blog you will do great.
Terry
November 17, 2008 at 9:58 pmCongratulations Tipper! From the photos, it looked like you all enjoyed yourselves. Hope there will be a way to see the program. Terry
Granny Sue
November 17, 2008 at 9:48 pmYay Tipper! I bet you did a great interview. We’re all so proud of you and the guys!
Miss Cindy
November 17, 2008 at 9:36 pmSo exciting—Ive never known a celebrity before. I can hardly wait to see it.
Hey, that was a great job the Deerhunter did of camouflaging his Carhartt jacket, maybe you’ll have to include him next time.
Farmchick
November 17, 2008 at 8:54 pmGirllllll…you are so famous! Your talents are being celebrated, how wonderful!
Kristi
November 17, 2008 at 8:41 pmCongratulations! I can’t wait to see it.
Carolyn A.
November 17, 2008 at 8:11 pmOh my goodness! You’ve been discovered! I am so proud of you and you totally deserve it! Big hugs my sweet friend. I know you did well as we all may be hicks inside but everyone loves us.
The guys did look relaxed and I’m sure they played very well. I cannot wait to hear the podcast. Hope you will be posting the link when it’s available.
Congratulations! As my Grandma would say, “You done good.” xxoo
Lisa
November 17, 2008 at 8:00 pmOh, Tipper! Congratulations! That is so exciting!
Janera
November 17, 2008 at 7:39 pmOh, my gosh! That’s very exciting! You’re a celebrity type now, Girl.
Congrats on this wonderful honor.
Amy @ parkcitygirl
November 17, 2008 at 7:13 pmYou are too funny! I will let you know how it goes but really you should watch it! 🙂 Looks like lots of fun.
Julie at Elisharose
November 17, 2008 at 5:15 pmHow cool is that? Will it be available on-line?
The Texican
November 17, 2008 at 4:40 pmWow! Just to think I know you. A real celebrity. No one has come to my house to chronicle my life. I’m impressed that a hick like you has risen to the heights of stardom. Just kidding. I think you don’t give yourself enough credit for your God given talents. Your photos and writing tell the story though. Tell the boys I love their music. Congratulations to you all. I wish we could get the show down here. You will have to make a CD for those of us who can’t see the show live. Pappy
Rhonda
November 17, 2008 at 4:28 pmTipper….how exciting and great for you! How awesome! Take care.
Becky
November 17, 2008 at 2:32 pmWow, Tipper! I know you were excited! Now, I’m excited for you and it’s all over.
Congratulations to you and the boys!!!
When your all rich and famous, don’t forget about us!
I don’t think The Deer Hunter will let you get too big for your pants.
tee hee
Nancy Simpson
November 17, 2008 at 2:30 pmTipper, Congratulations. You are a star. I’ll be watching and waiting for the show on Carolina Crafting.
dana
November 17, 2008 at 2:28 pmCongrats! Can’t wait to see it!
Jan
November 17, 2008 at 1:44 pmTipper..that’s great! I know you and your talented family must be so proud.
Marci
November 17, 2008 at 1:30 pmHow exciting. I am sure you did a great job.
petra michelle
November 17, 2008 at 12:57 pmOh Tipper! I am sooooooo happy for you! Luckily my mother came home from the hospital in time for me get back online and visit.
Can imagination both your excitement and trepidation! Are you still on cloud 9? You’re a pro now, Tipper!Congratulations! Cannot wait to see the podcast! Petra :))
Janet
November 17, 2008 at 12:51 pmthat is so exciting! I’m sure you did just fine. Congratulations.
Mark
November 17, 2008 at 11:55 amVery, very nice! 🙂