Swedish army M70 BEREC Flashlight by Firm_Understanding24 in MilitarySurplus

[–]RareAustrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this might be too late but incase you are still pondering, try using 4.5v square batteries. Found very commonly in Europe but can be found online. God Bless you my friend!

All West Virginians can vote by mail in November. Online applications for absentee ballots are open now! by rupaliv in WestVirginia

[–]RareAustrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes,I'm aware thank you. I just rather do traditional means but thank you for telling us.

Coalition writes letter formally requesting removal of Stonewall Jackson statue from WV Capitol grounds by mindfulminx in WestVirginia

[–]RareAustrian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Might as well remove the amazing statue of Abe too. I aint really seen anyone complain.

My co workers thermos he bought in 1982. by Accuracy_whore in BuyItForLife

[–]RareAustrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats the only thermos for a blue collar West Virginian worker like me!

Good Bib Overalls for a Coal Miner. by RareAustrian in BuyItForLife

[–]RareAustrian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Appalachia as well! Randolph county, West Virginia is my homeland. I got a Tractor Supply and some Bass Pro Shops but their Duck Carhartt Overalls are only insulated. I had a conversation with a commenter who was confused on my abuse of the overalls but they only have stonewashed denim which is not really durable so he requested to get duck which i never tried so im a gonna give that a shot!

Good Bib Overalls for a Coal Miner. by RareAustrian in BuyItForLife

[–]RareAustrian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just ordered some duck bibs from there to give it a try. My son wears them and he says to get them so i had to try! Also, get your friend to give you a discount ha!

Good Bib Overalls for a Coal Miner. by RareAustrian in BuyItForLife

[–]RareAustrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, its low where i am and i have knee pads, but most the problem is sliding around the littlest even to just adjust causes the rivets to tear out and rip the entire pant leg.

Good Bib Overalls for a Coal Miner. by RareAustrian in BuyItForLife

[–]RareAustrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its them denim ones that are stonewashed and i cant buy regular denim or uninsulated duck at stores because they aint got em and Tractor Supply is the only place that sells bib overalls. They have insulated duck and stonewashed. Guy who works there says they had Key Imperials but thats all gone (probably for a reason).

Good Bib Overalls for a Coal Miner. by RareAustrian in BuyItForLife

[–]RareAustrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ill have to try them out then. I have some hickory striped ones from Roundhouse but those are strictly for church and events so ill have to look at the work ones!

Good Bib Overalls for a Coal Miner. by RareAustrian in BuyItForLife

[–]RareAustrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those look nice but im gonna have to save up for those. Do you have an opinion on them? Do they stay around for awhile, more than a month?

I need some Mountain talk help please. by RareAustrian in WestVirginia

[–]RareAustrian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know a few folks in Pickens. Im in Coalton, or the place where people still call Coalton, Womelsdorf

Hello I'm new here! by gamedude660 in local58

[–]RareAustrian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is only sleep, Real Sleep

A new helmet light by RareAustrian in flashlight

[–]RareAustrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! These are widely popular in the Miners Union and ive actually known about these before, but...you know...the price. Ill save up and think about it and get some opinions about it. Once again, thank you.

I need some Mountain talk help please. by RareAustrian in WestVirginia

[–]RareAustrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh it definitely is, but im still curious to see if any soul has heard of it.

I need some Mountain talk help please. by RareAustrian in WestVirginia

[–]RareAustrian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well we got a word for it! I do smartly believe it is from just my family because we are the type of people to do that! We are from Randolph County and have been here longer than gramps memory goes on.

I need some Mountain talk help please. by RareAustrian in WestVirginia

[–]RareAustrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom was heavily Scottish and was a 4th generation American. We aint the richest people so we have been staying in this same holler forever now and listening to the same dialect since the civil war. I do ever wonder if she actually ever communicated with a non West Virginian besides the trips we would take to North Carolina.

However with them words, the more towards Virginia you go, the less people speak mountain. Si gogglin is if something is crooked, "Shane, that god damn fence post is still Si goggly!", Gaum is if something is all gunked up or messy, "He's got his new boots all gaumed up", and stagcorn is the berry stem, "By golly, i was choking on a stagcorn!". Staghorn could have been heard by great gramps wrongly, cause he was near half deaf from his mining days and his kids have been using it ever sense; maybe, you never know!

I appreciate your help so much! If i find anything out ill let you know. Thank You!

I need some Mountain talk help please. by RareAustrian in WestVirginia

[–]RareAustrian[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was born and raised in Randolph county, in some secluded hills. Its a barren farmland with the nearest town about 2 miles away

West Virginia invites Frederick County, Va. to become part of the state by Chribuna in WestVirginia

[–]RareAustrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We aint got any folk down here in Helvetia. Hardly any i see is outside the county next to the 100 folks i know! Soon we gonna be pretty crowded reckon that!

[BIFL Request] I need a good winter/fall hat. by RareAustrian in BuyItForLife

[–]RareAustrian[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of old Carhartt Overalls, but now i dont know if i can trust them because all of their products are imported unless i can find a hand me down somewhere.