“To me, this is sacred,” said Avett.

“This is sacred land.

I, uh, I’m very connected to it.

Scott Avett

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Uh, shamefully so, I mean, it’s ridiculous how connected I am to it.”

There was usually about 60 people, and it was all potluck-style.

It’s a pretty big gathering, and it’s still going on every year.

I went to East Carolina University, and got schooled in Eastern North Carolina barbecue versus Lexington style.

But I love a lot of barbecue; I love them all.

SCott Avett

Art was something I was always doing and always drawn to.

And what I mean by art is making things and creating things.

Great men and women.

I think that’s exciting.

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