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Such beautiful photography so peaceful to watch.

I foster-failed and then fostered what were called Shy/Fearful dogs for several years. Very extreme cases. It was a journey, for sure. I have seen miracles. How is the treat weaning going? I even had the neighbor's dog trained to come for "Cookie Time!" on voice command alone.

Good to hear you got some better soil for your tomatoes! So important for good growth.

Hi Amanda good to see you and Peach, I can understand why you lose your train of thought, I get that way too lol. You sure are very down to earth inspiring women with your skill set , I love that box you rigged up , its rugged and looks amazing . Interesting mention on balancing the batteries thank you. Happy everything worked for you .

This is another vlog that I missed. I am too old to travel, but I find my heart in British Colombia from my home here in the Texas heat. I can imagine and feel the coolness, see the trees and the ocean and I feel free!

Beautiful! Wonderful vlog! I don't know how I missed this one. You did this vlog in January 2024 and mentioned you wanted to do more sailing this year. I'm writing this in mid October 2024, did you get to do more sailing as you hoped to? We also had a rescued dog, Siberian Husky, her name was Emi. Pets do make life a lot more fulfilling. Goodbye Buttercup, you had a great life, hello and welcome Peach!

You are such an awesome person. I can’t get enough of watching your amazing journey. You and Buttercup stay safe.

There you are 7 months ago❤😊

You look so young but have done so much with your life. How old are you?

Very pleasant ❤

Hi 👋 Amanda, q. How does wildlife like deer and wolf get to your island? Do they swim from the mainland, 😊 trails 👣 🐕 🐾

Wow, Amanda, you are truly living my dream! I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of off-grid living, and watching your journey is so inspiring. The simplicity, the connection to nature, and the independence you’ve built are everything I long for. It’s amazing to see how you’ve embraced this lifestyle, and I hope to follow in your footsteps someday. Keep sharing your incredible journey - I love this kind of life! 🌿💚

When I am at a cabin on the west coast of Van Island I put my husky on a 30 foot tie out and let her out for a pee on that. She goes pee on command (had to teach that) and comes right back in for a treat. That way if she has a pee need at 4 am, I simply attach the 30 foot cord and give her the pee command. She does NOT want to stay out there. A pee is done and she rushes back in to sleep. No treat needed she is just happy to be inside. I really don’t think a wild animal would dare at this point while I stand guard.

Your rueful "the lid matches the box" made me laugh - I think back on things I made /skills I tried for the first time, a particularly squat pottery bowl comes to mind, that I felt like that about. The battery set up is interesting. I have not lived w/o power intentionally, except for some time spent on the off-grid hippie farm of my parents friends when I was little, so it's intriguing to see the requirements and limitations of getting the power you want there at your cabin.

Just came across your channel and LOVE it! I want YOUR life of solitude and off grid homesteading. Thank you for sharing!!

Terrrrrific!! Well done :). This girl couldn't do it!!

I applaud your ingenuity and skills! I am by no means, a 'handy' person. Thank heavens for TH-cam instructional videos! LOL! I learned how to strip wallpaper, install a faucet, fix drywall, put up a trellis onto outside brick walls, all from TH-cam! Now I'll know how to build a box, install batteries and an inverter, thanks to you!😂😂😂

What about fire danger? I’m curious 😊. Best to you🟢

Fried green tomatoes mmm!

I'm in Brentwood Bay, 30 mins N of Victoria and your prices were very similar to what I'm seeing locally, except for the macadamia nuts, obviously, and I believe I would have to pay $9 per LG pickle jar, though if I went to Victoria to a wholesale grocer I could find better deals.

You could do tower hydroponics if the owners want fresh grown everything

Can you build a dog run for Peach so she could be let out? I don't blame you for not letting her out. When I'm alone with my husband's dog at our cabin I won't take her out after dark. You are so smart. Your lithium battery project is over my head and beyond anything I would try to do.

this may be too late, but ..take your tomato plant, roots and all, turn it upside down and gently slide it into a feed bag (chicken pellets, sheep kibble, etc). fold the top over and close it--i used staples. now hang the bag in a cool, dry place. my tomatoes were good until late march--in fact, they were better! enjoy your show.

Nice job Amanda!

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Love the batteries! Super cheap. Where could I buy them? Or is that in the description and I missed it.

Well done Amanda. Extra power is always good off grid.

Awesome video as usual! Looking forward to the next one! 🍑❤️🍑❤️🍑❤️🍑

Amanda, good job well done. And even Peach seemed to stick around to give you support - probably because she was on a leash tied to the veranda, lol.

I learned so much today! Thank you! Love your box!