third generation traditions

From the earliest time I can remember, my Papaw and Daddy have carried on a tradition that is keenly particular to them. The practice is a simple, everyday thing to which any normal human being can no doubt relate. The peculiarity of their method is compounded with several different factors which make it especially unique, but rather daunting to fully encompass.
It's been difficult to copy this practice to a tee, for there specific ways - touches of elegance and fluidity that only a seasoned practitioner could pull off naturally, and even then it lacks authenticity. We have endeavored however, faulty though it may be in some respects, to capture this tradition in photographs.


Here is an overview: and you must keep in mind that this process is a continual, flowing motion which lasts no longer usually than 30 seconds or so.

As we see these photographs, the obvious is before us: it is now time for the third generation to take up the banner and carry on these familial traditions to pass down to the rest of our posterity. Yea, it puts me in mind of a verse in Pro 22:28:
Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
So strive we!

post scriptum:
A special thanks to Brum Fulmer who inspired the documentation and writing of such traditions.