You mentioned the red doors on the church and this is what I found...symbolizes the sacrificial blood of Christ that saves those who come to him. Red is also a reminder of the Passover and a sign of the Holy Spirit. Church doors began to be painted red as a way of remembering the ultimate sacrifice that others had made for their faith. the sacrificial blood of Christ that saves those who come to him. Red is also a reminder of the Passover and a sign of the Holy Spirit. Church doors began to be painted red as a way of remembering the ultimate sacrifice that others had made for their faith.

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

That’s beautiful! Thank you so much for looking into that and sharing! - Melody

Beautiful little town. Virginia is gorgeous.💕🇺🇸

Rural Retreat is a very beautiful little town. I enjoyed the story! Thanks

What a lovely town , it has a slightly British look , and a very pretty name .

That's such a beautiful area. I really like the old train depot and caboose - just added it to my places to visit. Congrat's on your new book!

What a lovely area. The Dr. Pepper story is cool. Thank you Shane and Melody. Looking forward to reading your book!

Roanoke absolutely has the O. Winston Link Museum.

Thanks for the Sunday drive, guys!! Loved it!!

Mother looking especially gorgeous in this video 👀✨️.. and this video is so cozy. I always felt like virginia is more open with mountains while WV is more claustrophobic with their mountains and trees.. (at least for me)

Melody glad to see u back !! Going to Alabama gest who started hurting UT ears 😖🥴👂👂👂😅

Rural retreat is just abouu as good as it gets! Vacationed there and will again. Great story about the photographer OW Link and that lutheran church AND A TRAIN ON CHRISTMAS EVE! Look it up!!!

I would love to know when and where y'all are going to have a book signing and to purchase an autographed copy. Thanks

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

We’ll try to announce as we book dates! - Melody

Klockner pentaplast! My dad serviced the alarms at Klockner. Haven't heard that company for nigh on 20 years now since my dad passed.

Thanking you for sharing your trip to Rural Retreat . Very interesting and you both picked the perfect sunny day for your trip . I have just ordered your book on Amazon which i am looking forward to reading soon . Greetings to everyone from Derbyshire, England.

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy the book!! - Melody

Wow what day did you visit our town? Around here we just call it the double R s.

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

Last weekend! It was a great visit! - Melody

@doublerrider9584

7 ай бұрын

If you make your way back sometime I can hook you up with a tour of the depot if you like 😁

My birthplace Wythe county circa 1958. My mom showed me the hospital bill, it was $127.00 dollars.

Those are Canada Geese. They won’t move off-they are not too scared of anything. Up in Canada we lovingly call them a ‘cobra goose’😅

Rural retreat is a great town and I've lived here for about a year now its a good place ill say

I'm so glad y'all made a video of this beautiful town! My stepfather was born and raised here and they are some of the sweetest folks you could meet ❤

Fun fact. Dr Pepper is spelled that way because the abbreviation "Dr." could not be trademarked.or copywrited.

Congratulations on your book! How do I go about getting a signed copy through you?Thanks for sharing this little town and Dr Pepper history. Dr Pepper is my favorite drink.

It's always a pleasure learning about new places with you. Congratulations on the new book! I look forward to getting it soon. Have an awesome and blessed week. 💜

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, we hope you a blessed week too!

My daddys people were from Troutdale. Daddy bought a place in Sugar Grove. An Aunt & Uncle lived out the street across from the Marathon. Grandaddy & daddy always said Dr. Pepper was created in Rural Retreat, then the Pharmacist moved to TX.

Always Great videos, thanks

@realappalachia

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

There are two books by Roger Klutz, on the history of Wythe County. I seem to remember him covering in some detail the history of Dr. Pepper, and the beverage.

@gregharmon3797

7 ай бұрын

Do you know where these books are available?

Now I'm in a nursing home

Just drove past there yesterday on my way back from Dante. Beautiful place.

@gingerlancaster3033

7 ай бұрын

Drying clothes on the line takes a little bit more effort but the way they smell can't be beat

@gingerlancaster3033

7 ай бұрын

Drying clothes on the line takes a little bit more effort but the way they smell can't be beat

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

Oh yes, that smell is great!

...you missed the best part: 'Thrill Hill'...

Your book is 58pp. That is poetic, since it is about SW Va. US Rte 58. 😉

Y’all are the cutest❣️

You all are very cool Souls

@realappalachia

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Will you publish your book signing schedule?

I wish I could just ride in the back seat with you guys all day lol

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

We’re glad to have you along! - Melody

Watch them cobra-chickens, they can mess ya up!

Come on Shane, learn to roll your 'R's'...😂😂😂😂 'Cabbage center of the world'...bet their Cole Slaw was outstanding. Or better yet, Slaw Dogs!! Yummmmmm!! My father passed in 2006 at 88yo (mom passed in 02 at 79yo) and he used his clothes line up till he passed. Ive still got the Clothes Basket and Clothes Pins. The piles are still up, but ive not hung clothes on the line in years. Im planning on ordering y'alls book directly. Is your home address on Lavinia Street in Bristol still a good address?? Thats the only address i had when i sent you the Weyanoke Coal and Coke Camp photograph to Shane. O. Winston Link took some of the last photos of the last of Norfolk and Western Steam Trains throughout the south.

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

I need some work, a lot of it lol. Our address is: Real Appalachia PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212 O Winston Link took some of my all time favorite photos, he was amazing.

I love Dr. Pepper. Zero sugar, lol. Very cute town.

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

That’s right haha! - Melody

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DrPepper first started at a pharmacy in Waco TX by an actual doctor.

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

That’s one theory! Like we said, there’s some dispute there and the full story is in our book! - Melody

@user-ut8ql6yp1s

2 ай бұрын

Dr Charles T Pepper is buried in our local Cemetery and the drink started here.

I guess I'll have to get your book now to hear your story about Dr. Pepper. I remember the old drug store in Rural Retreat that had the "home of Dr. Pepper" sign on it. I was told it burned down many years ago. My knowledge of the story was the pharmacist, Dr. Pepper worked (or perhaps owned) the local drug store and the drink (not developed in VA) was named after him because of a family connection or something like that.

Dr Pepper Was INVENTED/Started In TEXAS! Over 138 years ago ⏰ Don't Mess With Texas 😊

@MegaBait1616

7 ай бұрын

lol........

@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy

7 ай бұрын

@@MegaBait1616 💪 ✌

@chubbawubba4287

7 ай бұрын

Well to be fair, Texicans think they did it all. We all know that is just bias thinking. ;-)