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Toni Rad
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 31 ส.ค. 2018
A blog of a 57 year old Grandmother and her husband Keith raising 2 Grandchildren . These videos started when we lived at our Tiny House near the Copano Bay . We have since taken the leap to Grayling Michigan . There are a lot of vlogs out their of retirement age folks like us that I enjoy watching , but not many on folks who are raising grandkids . Too bad , because I would watch them ! So I have decided to document our journey as a way of reaching out and telling our story . If you manage to glean any bit of wisdom from it or a chuckle or a oh isn't that pretty , well then , I have done a good job . Take care my video virtual pen pals .
Let's just take a minute 😉
Life is just rush rush rush ! I would love to winter away at a cabin on the river .
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Lake Louise 12/24/24 #Christmas Eve
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We couldn't resist ! #northernmichigan #snow
Salvation Army Santa Rocks ! #salvationarmy
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Merry Christmas Everyone from Gaylord Michigan !
Lake Michigan in December of 2024
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I finally made it to a spot where I can get close enough to the freezing cold water . Birds are amazing !
Little Stone Schoolhouse #northernmichigan
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I said farmhouse but I do believe it was a schoolhouse . What a lovely piece of history to own !
White Out .. Almost #northernmichigan #snow
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White Out .. Almost #northernmichigan #snow
Getting a Burger in a Snow storm in Traverse City Michigan #snowstorm
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I had to stay with my Dad tonight at the hospital . One nurse politely called him a Spitfire !
Hospital room view in Traverse CITY #northernmichigan
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It was a long day y’all . My Dad said time moves slow in the hospital . Good night everyone sleep tight ❤️
On the road to the hospital #northernmichigan #dad
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On the road to the hospital #northernmichigan #dad
Saturday night Driving home #northernmichigan
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Saturday night Driving home #northernmichigan
Driving in the snow #northernmichigan #snow
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Driving in the snow #northernmichigan #snow
More Snow.. No school #northernmichigan #snow
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More Snow.. No school #northernmichigan #snow
Michigan Snow December 1st 2024 #northernmichigan #snow
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Michigan Snow December 1st 2024 #northernmichigan #snow
Sunday morning snow ⛄️ #northernmichigan #snow
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Sunday morning snow ⛄️ #northernmichigan #snow
nice winter's walk with the dogs and poor Apollo I think he just gets overwhelmed with all the young ones wanting to have fun
Yeah he tries … Sometimes 😂 . But truly he is a good boy ! I just gave him a hug from you and covered him up . He sends love ❤️
@tonirad9577 thanks I miss the dogs I had from way back
That's a lot of snow & it's beautiful 😻
It was a lot of snow up that way for sure . When I had to drive to my Dads to get stuff when he was in the hospital it was a crazy day ! There was a foot of snow on all the roads in his neighborhood ! Take Care Glenda , thanks so much for watching and your comments . Have a wonderful Holiday season 🌟🎄
Yes, life is so busy. I'm happy to see a video from you today. Happy Holidays, Toni
I am so glad you found a few minutes to check in, Happy Holidays to you too 🎄Glenda ✌🏼
Lots of snow. Happy holidays!
yes you would get a nice view of the from there,
Merry Christmas eve, been snowing here going on 18 hours now and still snowing were making up for all the years we didn't get any I guess, good to hear your dad is doing better
Wow . Well Happy white Christmas ⛄ to you all up and over there ! Looks like you will have a good reason to stay in tomorrow . I hope you have a wonderful peaceful day Craig , and thanks 🙏 , as always my friend ❤️
@tonirad9577 main roads will be plowed but can't see side street in the suburbs being done by morning, I've already talked to my son and will go over boxing Day
THAT'S A NICE VIDEO.
I'm glad you like it! 🌹
How fun! 😂 "yeah baby!"
I thought so too !
😎 Santa
He was a cool Santa . I didn't catch him with his red glasses though .
Fun!
He really looked like he was having a good time !
cute
It is way too close to a main road but it was a school so that makes sense . It was a two lane wagon trail back then ...
So beautiful
The great lakes are amazing my friend . Cold and fresh . Have a good day 💖
Moon Lake Michigan is pretty cool hand made lake
I think so too . Thanks for watching 🌹
Timber town ice cream is good
Really good 💯
Vlogs are what people do when they post random things...from what I gather. I've been told my channel is a vlog. I have no idea. You've been on my list of Shout-outs I'm slowly at getting out!
Ahh don't worry . I am not worried about it really it just intrigues me . And the video I watched made absolute sense . And because I have made some 2k plus videos I do think 🤔 I should try to focus on um something ! Probably never happen . Have a great evening my friend 🌹
Thank you fir showing the beauty around you.
Thank you for checking it out . Just think all that is fresh water ! I know you have a wonderful place where you are as well . Stay warm and safe 💕
good to hear your dad is doing better, just do random and be you that's what I find interesting with your channel, you got to wonder how the duck,s little webbed feet don't freeze in that cold water
Thanks! He's a tough old bird. It's amazing how they can keep so warm in that freezing water. And they are so small . And mighty ! Have a good night Craig 👋
@@tonirad9577 yes it is amazing how those birds can stand that cold water
Boy I'd hate to heat those houses in the winter. Bangor, Maine has a lot of old houses like that. I used to live a 1/4 mile from Stephen Kings house and all houses on that street are just plain huge.
He is probably my very favorite author . I haven't been reading his books since I was about 10 . I have seen his house in pictures but never in person . Can you even imagine the cost to heat ? We could live large on that ! I cannot picture you living in town . Excellent comment Thank you 🌹❄️
I guarantee about 80% of your problem is burning wood that is too wet. Properly seasoned firewood you should only need to clean your chimney once every 2 or 3 years or once every 200 hours whichever comes first. Secondly: if smoke is coming back into your home when burning wood even if your chimney was 95% clogged that is an air flow drafting problem which can be caused by either your chimney not being tall enough to draft properly or the stove is trying to draw air directly from the room it is in and does not have a clean air intake attached to the outside. Search wood stove clean air intake here on TH-cam my guess is that is 100% your problem most of that creosote would burn itself out if the stove was getting proper airflow.
Thanks for the advice . We actually have a meter to check the wood and do so . But our stove burns great now and draws perfectly once again . I guess it just got away from us this time . We will definitely be more vigilant in the future . Have a great day 👋⛄
@tonirad9577 in that case if your wood is dry then my second statement would be your case. When I first had a wood stove installed in my home it kept suffocating itself out couldn't get a draft to save my life. Found out that my home was so well installed that i have less than a .03 micron intrusion from outside air it's like living inside a refrigerator. So when my stove was burning it was actually starving for air unless we kept a window cracked open somewhere had our first chimney cleaning and discovered the chimney was Chuck full of creosote and they told us it's because the stove isn't burning properly because it's not getting proper airflow so it can't burn it off eventually it builds up so thick then eventually smoke would start back drawing into the house installing a fresh air vent to the outside solved all of that problem. My guess is you probably have something similar going on. Could be wrong but the only way to test it is to find a window somewhere and keep it cracked while your stove is running.
@ Thanks Brad !
glad you made it to wherever it was you were going, since you were able to posted this vid
Yes I made it . I was headed to Dad's to grab his laptop for him and a few other things . He had almost 2 feet in his yard and about a foot in the road in his neighborhood . All good now !
@tonirad9577 the snow is getting deep then
beautiful old homes and there all so big, one has to wonder who must live there and the upkeep involved
Weren’t they beautiful ? Lumber was the thing back in the day . And also big summer homes . But yeah , who can afford to heat all that ? I guess a lot of people . I am just from the other side of the tracks . Have a good evening Craig 👋👐🏼✌🏼
@tonirad9577 yes they would be hard to heat, can you imagine building a house like that at today's prices for things
And the fact that a lot of them are probably built with huge virgin timber . Even the funeral home was amazing !
Cleaning your house and your flu is not your strong suit. Its a wonder your still alive.
Well isn’t that sweet .
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Your dad has a special daughter and the snow fall brings back memories of long ago. Thanks honey! Shalom!
Thank you 🙏 it has been a long couple days with more to come and that sweet comment was much needed and appreciated . Shalom to you as well 👋❄️
you have snow, here it's been raining all day and more tomorrow so what snow we had is just about gone, how's your Dad doing
Lots of snow ⛄️ . My Dad is hanging in there . His arteries in his legs are bad . Hopefully this next , much more serious surgery will help a lot . One toe is going to have to be removed though as well . I think we have a lot ahead of us .
@tonirad9577 I'll say a prayer for your dad
You jinxed lazy sunday by making craft plans!
Dang it !
A foot of snow is plenty
I stayed in Travers City overnight . We only got a couple inches .. Supposedly much more to come . My Dad is in surgery right now .
Ive been saying for a long time now that the healthcare system is broken! Hoping to hear good news from you soon ❤
They got right on it here . But the way he was passed over before is frightening ! I will definitely let you all know what happens . Thanks for caring ! ❤️👋
Another day in the grey of mother winter... been there Toni - ran to the SOCA desert 47 yrs. ago! Best to ya gal!
Do you really live in the desert 🏜️ ? We plan to be winter Texans if we live long enough . Take care and thanks for watching !
Hope he feels better soon.Hopefully they can open up the blockage.
He is in surgery right now . Hopefully it goes well . He’s a tough old bird . Thanks for the thoughts ❤️
All that snow....makes me want to drive up and ride
Oh man it has been busy with snowmobiling up here !
Tony, you are wonderful and indeed thank you so much for this beautiful sharing
I appreciate you watching! 👍 Thank you 🙏
Onward and upward
Yes ma’am . You gotta just keep grooving 🦋
I use creosote destroyer powder in my stove. My stepdad just had a plugged chimney last week.
I have just used the logs until now . I bought the powder for the first time. The logs have gone up about 7 dollars . Yeah we were off our game this year . But it’s burning 🔥 like a champ now !
so everything is ok just the flue needs a good cleaning
Yes sir we got it taken care of put back together and cleaned up 🧹
@@tonirad9577 yes saw on Keith's FB post it was done, now you can have a fire again
wow I've forgotten how dark a drive home it can be out in the country with no street lights, on a clear night you must get a good view of the star above
The stars are amazing out here Craig ! When we actually remember to go look . Sleep well my friend 💤🫶🏼
Lots of snow over there. Awesome.
Sometimes it is awesome 🤩 . Thank you 😊
At night I drive with those yellow night driving glasses especially when snowing or roads covered in snow. They are about as sexy as Phyllis Diller 😂
All wheel drives are nice especially where it snows.
Yes ! It will be nice . I would be happy with another front wheel drive if that’s all we can afford … Have a good Monday . I hope your ribs are feeling better ! 👋⛄️