The Continental

Local resident August allowed us to use his vintage Continental for a scene and to even appear in the shot, casually leaning against it as he must have done years ago.

Butcher Holler

We finished the shoot yesterday in the small Kentucky hamlet of Butcher Holler. Noted for being the birth place of country music stars/ sisters Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. The current proprietress of the market is the enticingly named Madonna Webb. Along side the peach Nehi are artifacts and dresses of the singers' lives. Not to mention a huge stuffed turkey keeping an eye on all shoppers. Excellent key grip Andy built a speed rail rig for Tristan to shoot some young bicyclists out the back of a pick up.

Military Museum

Portsmouth also has a small but beautifully maintained military museum. The owner Mike is a veteran and collector who has put together a personal, regional as well as international in scope exhibit. I was blown away by the WW1 trench art..... how artists used the discarded shells from the front lines.

Feed Store

Yesterday we got to shoot in the town's feed store. Tin ceiling and loaded with by gone trophies. I particularly liked the bulletin board advertising peacock eggs and a 1914 Studebaker......

Sorghum Hoedown

We wound up yesterday afternoon at the Simon farm outside of Portsmouth. Five generations of Simons have lived here since the homestead was founded in 1864. Kitty Wells fan John Simon is a Sorghum maker and grows the sugar cane like crop on his land. Each year there's a festival around making the syrup. We got a little bluegrass band and some dancers to perform in the 150 year old barn.

Lion's Tale

Before I left for Appalachia, I snapped the progress of the lion's tale. It's over six feet tall with hundreds of blooms. Will need a drastic pruning when the flowers fade.

Footers

We ended the day at Dari Creme having malted milk shakes and foot long hot dogs.... secret sauce.....don't ask.....

Portsmouth

The dilapidated glory of Portsmouth, Ohio