Coketown

In 1940 a chemical  plant that converts coal to coke for steel making had a town built next to it for their workers. "Coketown" was the name given by the residents who lived inside the  dust, smoke, and odorous fumes from the 24/7 pollution of the day.

The plant is still in operation today after massive pollution controls were installed The town is long gone.  Its place is occupied by a mega  million $$ storage facility for gas and oil drilling material and equipment.

Old wooden drilling pads

The wooden beams used are quite large.. 20-40'  and  8" x 20" approximately. They are being repurposed into modern log style homes....woods free for the taking when the drilling is ended..

Today's snapper

She'll near 14".  Tail near 8". Head neck near 10".  Total about 2.5 feet of prehistoric terror

My pup in shot....as close as we could get.

Post Neolithic Paintings in Appalachia

archeologists argue how far back these native scketchs date. I know there weren't their two days ago however I'm not an expert!

foggy appalachian creek

Refreshing cool dawn after a hot steamy 90+ degree day.

Do u recognize this place?

Bone Yard for Barn Wood Buliders...White Sulphor Springs

owl in spring woods

jpr: had me one in my basement years ago!

Moron Brothers

Christmass eve in my back yard

old christmas appalachian

cost of that shack in applachia

The price will depend on numbers of acres on top all those layers of coal, gas and oil. Could easily be $50,000 an acre today.  The building is free!

Appalachian Christmass

Appalachian privy

jpr: used me one of these on many occasion  A bush has no flies!.

caves in appalachian mountains

Such caverns are now very much a part of present day geologic exploration
A sample of geolgy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGoO0MWxCOo


“Seven years in the land (underground) of the Sidhe—the fairies—is one year in ‘human’ land.” Irish saying.

appalachian rose

just a beautiful wildflower..that means it be free

jogging in appalachia

jpr: Serenity is rarely disturbed by snakes, wolves, and coyotes.

quiet place in appalachia

jpr: Needs a campfire!

Appalachian dog

Watching out for the presence of a Red Wolf!

Want to be underground miner in WVa

Local TV is running adds for underground mining jobs!  This is unheard before now!

Bluegrass brothers

Damn fine picking and singing....damn fine bluegrass!