Season 2 Episode 2: Mark and Sherry Guenther Start their Day at 6AM. Sherry starts breakfast while Mark gets the Mules fed, ready and loaded to go work all day in Cades Cove demonstrating the Old Timey Way of Making Sorghum Syrup.
The Mule Keeper & His Wife Tell their Story of Marriage, Food, Work & Successes in Business
The Mule Keeper and His Wife: A Tale of Marriage, Food, Work, and Business Success in the Appalachia Region

0:20: The Guenthers talks about his morning routine of cleaning horse stalls and reflects on the responsibility of caring for animals.
9:39: The video discusses the importance of training horses and mules at a young age and the impact of physical handling on their behavior.
16:04: The speaker and his wife are enjoying a tight but cozy living space while. , hey are preparing and enjoying a hearty breakfast together.
22:46: Mark discusses the importance of being on time for meals and expresses gratitude for the food they are about to eat.
27:53: Sherry discusses his love for coffee with sorghum and his wife's cooking.
32:11: ❤ A couple shares their love for oldfashioned music, clogging, and their meeting at the Museum of Appalachia.
36:41: The speaker talks about how he and his wife started making sorghum syrup and barbecue sauce together and how they got married.
41:39: The speaker emphasizes the importance of having goals and a plan, as well as building strong friendships and relationships with others who can help accomplish those goals.
47:55: The video shows Mark brushing and harnessing two large mules.
53:24: The video demonstrates how to properly harness a horse or mule and discusses the differences in collars and bridles based on the animal's size and age.
1:07:07: Mark is describing his truck and trailer setup for transporting mules and sorghum syrup.
1:12:37: Mark discusses the challenges of traveling with a dually truck and prefers Michelin tires for their durability and longevity.

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