"Mountains here I come"
"Hunting season on signs NEVER ends."
"They forgot Wierd"
"Welcome to Marlinton, WV ...
... has history ...
... old memories ...
... such as a Caboose ...
... which is kinda interesting ...
... complete with tracks."
"Heading West on 39 ...
... you see crystal clear water ...
,,, and site of old covered bridge."
"Interesting half-n'-half tree."
"The only bar in town ...
... but they can't tell anyone -WIERD"
"When I play, I WANT to win ... WIERD!"
"Multi-tasking businesses: coffee & bikes ...
... videos & laundramat ...
... auctions & signs ...
... & the everything else store ...
... complete with appliances, saddles, plus"
"Night B 4 the pARTy Event"
"Ooooop's ... Marlinton, NOT Marlington!"
"My pARTy Event T"
"The early morning crowd ...
... horseshoe warm ups ...
... for the contest to come."
"You will see a lot of wood items ...
... a touch of NASCAR ... WV style."
"Sausage biscuit & gravy with coffee $3.50"
"Local cruizin' the strip ...
"Charity is a big thing,"
"Walkin' the strip ...
... you will find local favorites ...
... fresh produce ...
... REAL good live music ...
... on a pretty day ...
... with a super background ...
... local celebraties ...
... local Redneck favorites ...
... homemade jellies & jams ...
... and nice people ...
... lots of nice people ...
... enjoying the day ...
... with more great music in the park ...
... as crowds form for the Cook-Off!"
Miss Kitty asks "What's with cat in their name?"
"Basic Deer Stew chefs ...
... and their ever-vigilant mascot ...
... feedin' the crowd."
"Meet some more friendly locals ...
... while you enjoy your frog ...
... as chefs keep-a-hoppin' ...
... while the competition does the same."
"Local photographer & his side-kick."
"Lines for the Road Kill lasted all day ...
... or until the food ran out."
"Presentation is required to win the Cook-Off"
"Sometimes it's best not to ask ...
... just give it a taste."
"For presentation,
... service ...
... taste ...
... & personality, this team wins my stomach!"
"Something I can get my stomach ...
... & brain to agree on."
"pARTy Hunter meets Carole Hunter"
"Relaxing ...
... strolling ...
... & vendoring ...
... their crafts &/or wares."
"Where's all the younger folks? ...
... ooh, there they are!"
"MORE wood items ...
... and more of those nice people ...
... enjoying the day ...
... with Oswald, the most relaxed dog in town."
"I HAD to add my suggestion!"
"Is it Humane ...
... to make her wear this hat?"
"Check out the bikes ...
... while I stroll down the street ...
... again ...
... learning stuff I did know to ask about ...
... seeing things I never saw before ...
... made by Zack ...
... & meeting Ken ...
... with his man-toys!"
"Check out the blue high water marker here ...
... here ...
... & another blue "high water" here ... WOW"
"Smallest (& final) food line of the day."
"WOW, how did I miss the only festive beverage at the event?"
"The Costa Rico 2012 or Bust crowd."
"Goodbye to Rosemary's BAR ...
... goodbye to the locals of Marlington ...
... & goodbye to the Blue Ridge Mountains!"
"pARTy On! ..."