What a wonderful story. I have been through Virginia many times, and I think it is the most beautiful state. So much history, as well. And all that besides the bluegrass! Thanks so much for sharing it. If anything else occurs, please take a minute to pop it onto the board. I know everyone will appreciate it, for we are all subscribers for only one reason....two reasons, Carter and Ralph Stanley. Well, three reasons...that wonderful band, The Clinch Mountain Boys is completely deserving of their place beside Ralph Stanley.
Do you know, I think almost all BG fans also love the mountains, country life, and stories their parents and grandparents told them. At 05:20 PM 8/3/02 -0400, you wrote: > >I am from Abingdon, VA which is about 1 1/2 hours from McClure, VA - where >Ralph lives. Back in the Stanley Brothers touring days, they used to play >in schools and at old warehouse jamboree in Abingdon, VA from time to time. >My great-uncle, Charlie Sullins, was close friends with Carter Stanley, and >each time the Stanley Brothers were near, Charlie would be there listening >to them sing. Several times after a show, Charlie would drive Carter out to >his farm just outside of Abingdon. They would sit up all night and play and >sing (and I'm sure they'd share a bit of Charlie's secret moonshine). My >great-aunt, Virginia, would make them breakfast the next morning and Charlie >would drive Carter home. My Dad, Charles, has told me stories about these >visits as he was very close to my great-uncle Charlie. My Dad was there a >few times and stayed up with Charlie and Carter out on the farm. I would >give just about anything if I could've been there as well. What a thrill >that had to have been to be that close to a legend! I hope you enjoyed this >little tid-bit about Carter Stanley. Take care. > >Chuck Sullins > > Bluegrass Bulletin Board brought to you by the fan club of Dr Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys subscribe or unsubscribe at http://drralphstanley.com/
