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.
Congratulations Tipper. I can hardly wait to see it!
well hey there, famous girl…how cool.
Congratulations! How exciting. I am looking forward to seeing it.=)
Tipper 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
Congratulations!!! I bet you won’t have to be subtitled!!! How do we get to watch it!!!
Wow!! Yay for you- you’re a celebrity!!
Mentioned 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.
How exciting! I would have been scared and nervous too. But so much fun! Congratulations… blessings, marlene
Okay, 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
Congratulations! That is completely wonderful. You deserve vast exposure! I am glad they found you.
How COOL is that? Girlfriend! You’ve been holdin’ out on me! I WANT to see it! HOORAY FOR TIPPER!!!!
(Can I have your autograph?)
🙂
Congrats!!!!!
Tipper: 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.
Yay 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 . . .
😉
Okay…. 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
Oh how exciting for you! Congratulations!
Wow, That is so exciting!
I would love to see it!
Congratulations, 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…!
WOW!!! Great job. I’m so happy you got this fabulous opportunity!!
That is so cool, Tipper!
Congratulations Tipper! Can’t wait to see the podcast.
Awesome!! How can I see this? Don’t suppose you’ll be sending out DVDS?! This is so cool!
Jackie 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.
Oh my gosh this is so cool!
Now 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?
Tipper, I am very happy for you. If you come across on the show like you do on your blog you will do great.
Congratulations Tipper! From the photos, it looked like you all enjoyed yourselves. Hope there will be a way to see the program. Terry
Yay Tipper! I bet you did a great interview. We’re all so proud of you and the guys!
So 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.
Girllllll…you are so famous! Your talents are being celebrated, how wonderful!
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see it.
Oh 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
Oh, Tipper! Congratulations! That is so exciting!
Oh, my gosh! That’s very exciting! You’re a celebrity type now, Girl.
Congrats on this wonderful honor.
You are too funny! I will let you know how it goes but really you should watch it! 🙂 Looks like lots of fun.
How cool is that? Will it be available on-line?
Wow! 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
Tipper….how exciting and great for you! How awesome! Take care.
Wow, 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
Tipper, Congratulations. You are a star. I’ll be watching and waiting for the show on Carolina Crafting.
Congrats! Can’t wait to see it!
Tipper..that’s great! I know you and your talented family must be so proud.
How exciting. I am sure you did a great job.
Oh 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 :))
that is so exciting! I’m sure you did just fine. Congratulations.
Very, very nice! 🙂