I’m sharing another riddle from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still.
Twelve pears hanging high,
A dozen Hatfields riding by;
Now Each took a pear
Yet left eleven hanging there.
The last riddle I shared was from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still.
When first I wear my dress in spring
It is a yellow fey,
In fall my garment’s whitest down,
In winter blown away.
Most folks got the answer: a dandelion.
Last night’s video: My Appalachia – A Memoir 13.
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Well my first thought was of the story of the Hatfields and McCory feud story and figured the Hatfields must of left eleven bodies hanging. Then I saw the other comments and realized how wrong I was. This one got me good. I did get the last one right. I love riddles even if I don’t get then right. Thank you for sharing them!
I am not good with riddles and apparently if I had paid attention to the word Each actually being a name I would have realized the answer:) When I went back and re-read the riddle, duh, it was clear to me.
I also enjoyed your reading of the story and your decision to skip a part of it.
One of the McCoys was named Each and he was the only one who picked a pear.
If the “Leave a Reply” box was at the top you’d get more comments. Most people can’t resist reading other’s comments and, if they read the right answer, won’t reply for fear of being considered a copycat. Me, I use the slider at the left of my screen and go directly to the bottom. Call me a copycat if you want. Call me anything, just call me. I like the attention.
I can only think that maybe there were eleven McCoy’s left hanging. Good one! Enjoyed last night’s reading and I also understand about the next chapter. I would do the same thing. Loved watching Katie make a ring. She made it look so easy! I can tell she loves what she is doing, and very talented. Both the girls are. Matter of fact, I think all your family is!!
I usually don’t do well on these riddles and this one seems to be no exception!
As a subscriber to The Epoch Times newspaper, I was very pleased to find a very nice article about Corie and Katie, highlighting their love for vintage clothing and their musical talents. Very nice photos, as well. Please pass along my congratulations.
One Hatfield was named Each?
I’m so glad you found that and let us know….thank you! I just went and read the article. How lovely!
The old story about the Hatfield and Mccoy feud is very popular around here. I can’t seem to get past the Hatfield name to figure out the riddle. Will be following for the answer.
I know this one! My dad quizzed us on this one from little on up. Each, got his pear and that left eleven hanging there!
That’s what I figured too but wasn’t sure. The capitalization on the word Each gave it away.
I’m totally frustrated on this. I’m bumfuzzled. That’s mainly why I don’t bother much with riddles. Grrrrrr!!!! Lol ( I’m sure I will feel silly tomorrow when I learn the correct response.)
Sounds like a lynchin to me.
Watched the episode last night about Appalachian names. My people are from Guin and Winfield Alabama. We had a (Etta) Etter, Cola, Wynell, Hiram, Moddie, just to name a few.
We really enjoy you work! Really kinda feels funny to sit there and watch you and Matt chat by the stove, but it’s like you just can’t stop. Just drove down to Santa Rosa Beach to visit with my youngest son and his family. It’s a pretty long drive, but Dori and Miss Farr sure seemed to made the time go by faster.
Have a blest day! Hello to your Moma and ‘em!
My grandfather, who was born and raised in the Appalachian mountains of western Maryland, loved to quiz us grandchildren with his favorite riddle:
Two ducks in front of a duck,
Two ducks in back of a duck,
And a duck in the middle.
How many ducks are there?
Even after we learned that the answer was “3”, we still loved being riddled by our Grandpa.
The version I use is; 2 ducks in front of 2 ducks, 2 ducks behind 2 ducks and 2 ducks between 2 ducks. That equals 4 ducks.
One of the Hatfields was named “Each”
Smart – you noticed the capitalization of the name Each.
Was there a Hatfield named Each?
Each is a name. Only one Hatfield took a pear.
Something about their name Each being capitalized, shouldn’t it be ‘each’?…funny one and loved yesterdays read. God Bless
Eleven McCoys hanging, I’m guessing.
Each was the name of one of the riders, he was the only one to take a pear, so that left 11 on the tree. I think.