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Owl hooter, which Woody Boggs made from a PVC pipe, hollowed out piece of wood, and a milk jug lid

Owl hooter, which Woody Boggs made from a PVC pipe, hollowed out piece...

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Woody Boggs, Roger Clay, Dave and Glenna Bailey, Stickney, WV

Woody Boggs, Roger Clay, Dave and Glenna Bailey, Stickney, WV

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"Two ton snub nose 1948 Chevy," refurbished by Woody Boggs

"Two ton snub nose 1948 Chevy," refurbished by Woody Boggs

Event: A visit to Pettry Bottom. Public domain image of a truck, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cabin on the hill behind Woody Boggs's cabin.  This cabin was moved from Bailey Mountain.

Cabin on the hill behind Woody Boggs's cabin. This cabin was moved fr...

As the women cleaning ramps in the "ramp circle" on Drews Creek made clear (see ramp essay), you can start your own ramp patch from the small rootlets leftover from the cleaning process. Many domesticated ramp ... More

Dave Bailey and Woody Boggs with a harvest of molly moochers in three Walmart sacks

Dave Bailey and Woody Boggs with a harvest of molly moochers in three ...

Event: Molly mooching on Lillybrook Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Coal river. Woody Boggs's ramp patch. Southern West Virginia.

Coal river. Woody Boggs's ramp patch. Southern West Virginia.

As the women cleaning ramps in the "ramp circle" on Drews Creek made clear (see ramp essay), you can start your own ramp patch from the small rootlets leftover from the cleaning process. Many domesticated ramp ... More

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs

The oak timbers used to make this log cabin were salvaged from the former bridge to Edwight, which spanned Coal river near the mouth of Hazy Creek for many decades. "A lot of trucks have driven over this house,... More

Woody Boggs' gasoline-powered wood splitter

Woody Boggs' gasoline-powered wood splitter

Event: Visit to Pettry Bottom. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs splitting wood at Gail Ballard's house

Woody Boggs splitting wood at Gail Ballard's house

Event: Visit to Pettry Bottom. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs welding "the teacher's jeep"

Woody Boggs welding "the teacher's jeep"

Event: Visit to the home of Woody Boggs. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pile of molly moochers found on Bradley Mountain by Woody Boggs and Dave Bailey

Pile of molly moochers found on Bradley Mountain by Woody Boggs and Da...

Event: Molly mooching on Bradley Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs

The oak timbers used to make this log cabin were salvaged from the former bridge to Edwight, which spanned Coal river near the mouth of Hazy Creek for many decades. "A lot of trucks have driven over this house,... More

Violin on the wall of Woody Boggs's log house.  This violin belonged to Joe Pettry, Woody's grandfather.

Violin on the wall of Woody Boggs's log house. This violin belonged t...

Joe Pettry, who lived on Shumate's Branch with his wife Ann (daughter of Jim and Margaret Bailey, from Bailey Mountain), was an acclaimed fiddler. Dave Bailey reminisces about Joe Pettry as farmer and musician ... More

Coal river. Woody Boggs splitting wood. Southern West Virginia.

Coal river. Woody Boggs splitting wood. Southern West Virginia.

Event: Visit to Pettry Bottom. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs in his vegetable garden

Woody Boggs in his vegetable garden

Event: A visit to Pettry Bottom. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A wooden wheelbarrow made by Joe Pettry, Woody Boggs' grandfather, who lived on Shumate's Branch

A wooden wheelbarrow made by Joe Pettry, Woody Boggs' grandfather, who...

As the women cleaning ramps in the "ramp circle" on Drews Creek made clear (see ramp essay), you can start your own ramp patch from the small rootlets leftover from the cleaning process. Many domesticated ramp ... More

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs

The oak timbers used to make this log cabin were salvaged from the former bridge to Edwight, which spanned Coal river near the mouth of Hazy Creek for many decades. "A lot of trucks have driven over this house,... More

Woody Boggs in the ramp patch that he planted on the hill behind his home

Woody Boggs in the ramp patch that he planted on the hill behind his h...

Public domain photograph of farm, farmer, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Two ton snub nose 1948 Chevy," refurbished by Woody Boggs

"Two ton snub nose 1948 Chevy," refurbished by Woody Boggs

Event: A visit to Pettry Bottom. Public domain image of a truck, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Homemade "boom" for hoisting logs, mounted on a flatbed behind Woody's "two-ton snub-nose" 1948 Chevy

Homemade "boom" for hoisting logs, mounted on a flatbed behind Woody's...

In 1999, Woody Boggs began building a log cabin in Pettry Bottom. This cabin, built of yellow poplar logs, incorporates a kitchen built from the wormy chestnut boards of The Coffee Pot at Edwight. The Coffee Po... More

Woody Boggs demonstrating how he stores potatoes underground over the winter

Woody Boggs demonstrating how he stores potatoes underground over the ...

Event: Visit to the home of Gail Ballard. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs.  Front porch with old saw and license plates used for decorative purposes I.

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs. Front porch with old saw ...

The oak timbers used to make this log cabin were salvaged from the former bridge to Edwight, which spanned Coal river near the mouth of Hazy Creek for many decades. "A lot of trucks have driven over this house,... More

Woody Boggs (right) and James Martin in front of a hollowed chestnut stump.  Woody is holding a 'seng hoe.

Woody Boggs (right) and James Martin in front of a hollowed chestnut s...

Please note that the "date" in this case refers to the date that the historic photos were copied.

Dave Bailey and Woody Boggs looking for molly moochers

Dave Bailey and Woody Boggs looking for molly moochers

Event: Molly mooching on Bradley Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs

The oak timbers used to make this log cabin were salvaged from the former bridge to Edwight, which spanned Coal river near the mouth of Hazy Creek for many decades. "A lot of trucks have driven over this house,... More

Woody Boggs' ramp patch, Pettry Bottom

Woody Boggs' ramp patch, Pettry Bottom

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Woody Boggs in his vegetable garden

Woody Boggs in his vegetable garden

Event: A visit to Pettry Bottom. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs' homemade cannon, before a celebratory shot

Woody Boggs' homemade cannon, before a celebratory shot

Event: Molly mooching on Lillybrook Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs claiming a molly moocher under a freshly-sprouted mayapple

Woody Boggs claiming a molly moocher under a freshly-sprouted mayapple

Event: Molly mooching on Bradley Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs harvesting molly moochers
Harvest display besides Woody Boggs' cabin

Harvest display besides Woody Boggs' cabin

Event: Visit to the home of Woody Boggs. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs and Mary Hufford in the Bailey/Boggess cemetery

Woody Boggs and Mary Hufford in the Bailey/Boggess cemetery

Event: Trip to Montcoal Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs' homemade cannon, after a celebratory shot

Woody Boggs' homemade cannon, after a celebratory shot

Event: Molly mooching on Lillybrook Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs looking for molly moochers

Woody Boggs looking for molly moochers

Event: Molly mooching on Bradley Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Coal river. Woody Boggs harvesting molly moochers. Southern West Virginia.

Coal river. Woody Boggs harvesting molly moochers. Southern West Virgi...

Event: Molly mooching on Bradley Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs in the ramp patch that he planted on the hill behind his home

Woody Boggs in the ramp patch that he planted on the hill behind his h...

As the women cleaning ramps in the "ramp circle" on Drews Creek made clear (see ramp essay), you can start your own ramp patch from the small rootlets leftover from the cleaning process. Many domesticated ramp ... More

Woody Boggs rebuilding an engine at Jarrell's Garage

Woody Boggs rebuilding an engine at Jarrell's Garage

Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gail Ballard's house.  Gail and carpenter, Danny Pettry, are on the roof.  Woody Boggs is walking toward the house.
Woody Boggs with fire rake, used for fighting forest fires

Woody Boggs with fire rake, used for fighting forest fires

Event: A visit to Pettry Bottom. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Terry Bailey, Dave Bailey, and Woody Boggs on Bradley Mountain overlooking Hazy Creek
Woody Boggs and Dave Bailey molly mooching

Woody Boggs and Dave Bailey molly mooching

Event: Molly mooching on Bradley Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs.  Front porch with old saw and license plates used for decorative purposes II.

Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs. Front porch with old saw ...

The oak timbers used to make this log cabin were salvaged from the former bridge to Edwight, which spanned Coal river near the mouth of Hazy Creek for many decades. "A lot of trucks have driven over this house,... More

Corn crib at the homestead of Jim and Margaret Bailey, Woody Boggs' great grandparents

Corn crib at the homestead of Jim and Margaret Bailey, Woody Boggs' gr...

"Please note that the "date" in this case refers to the date that the historic photos were copied. Bailey Mountain is now known as Montcoal Mountain."

Corn crib at the homestead of Jim and Margaret Bailey, Woody Boggs' great grandparents

Corn crib at the homestead of Jim and Margaret Bailey, Woody Boggs' gr...

Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jim Bailey's homemade hunting pouch and powder horn, on display in the cabin Woody Boggs built at Pettry Bottom

Jim Bailey's homemade hunting pouch and powder horn, on display in the...

Woody Boggs built this cabin from the discarded oak timbers of the bridge to Edwight. Jim Bailey, his great grandfather, made the pouch and did the leather tooling on the strap.

Woody Boggs surveying rusting machinery, probably from the coal mines

Woody Boggs surveying rusting machinery, probably from the coal mines

Event: Molly mooching on Bradley Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dave Bailey and Woody Boggs looking for molly moochers

Dave Bailey and Woody Boggs looking for molly moochers

Event: Molly mooching on Bradley Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woody Boggs, laying a foundation of cut sandstone from the chimney and foundation of a dismantled house on Rock Creek

Woody Boggs, laying a foundation of cut sandstone from the chimney and...

Event: Building a Log Cabin. In 1999, Woody Boggs began building a log cabin in Pettry Bottom. This cabin, built of yellow poplar logs, incorporates a kitchen built from the wormy chestnut boards of The Coffee ... More

Woody Boggs, recycling the wormy chestnut timbers from the dismantled Coffee Pot into a kitchen for a new log cabin in Pettry Bottom

Woody Boggs, recycling the wormy chestnut timbers from the dismantled ...

In 1999, Woody Boggs began building a log cabin in Pettry Bottom. This cabin, built of yellow poplar logs, incorporates a kitchen built from the wormy chestnut boards of The Coffee Pot at Edwight. The Coffee Po... More

Jim Bailey's homemade hunting pouch and powder horn, on display in the cabin Woody Boggs built at Pettry Bottom

Jim Bailey's homemade hunting pouch and powder horn, on display in the...

Woody Boggs built this cabin from the discarded oak timbers of the bridge to Edwight. Jim Bailey, his great grandfather, made the pouch and did the leather tooling on the strap.

Woody Boggs demonstrating how he stores potatoes underground over the winter

Woody Boggs demonstrating how he stores potatoes underground over the ...

Event: Visit to the home of Gail Ballard. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jim Bailey's homemade hunting pouch and powder horn, on display in the cabin Woody Boggs built at Pettry Bottom

Jim Bailey's homemade hunting pouch and powder horn, on display in the...

Woody Boggs built this cabin from the discarded oak timbers of the bridge to Edwight. Jim Bailey, his great grandfather, made the pouch and did the leather tooling on the strap.

Hobart Clay, of Shumate's Branch, in front of log cabin built by Woody Boggs

Hobart Clay, of Shumate's Branch, in front of log cabin built by Woody...

"Please note that the "date" in this case refers to the date that the historic photos were copied. Bailey Mountain is now known as Montcoal Mountain."

A wheelbarrow made by Joe Pettry, Woody Boggs'  maternal grandfather, parked beside the finished log cabin where neighbors gather each Friday evening to make music

A wheelbarrow made by Joe Pettry, Woody Boggs' maternal grandfather, ...

Public domain photograph of window, architectural element, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description