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Moving to the mountains is no joke. I recommend you sit on this land and observe it for a year, figure out where the water is and how it moves, how storms move through the area. Think about ACCESS. You are building in a stressed forest (!) and fire is a real danger. You must have multiple ways off your property. Don't move too fast just bc you want to keep us as an audience. I would just as soon see you harden your current situation with a tornado shelter. ❤❤❤
This. A underground tornado shelter/bunker is a must. And it'll take a long time, but in/out on 2 sides is necessary. Canada is burning right now. It happens.
Good advise, they are learning as they go. A lit to think about. Got to love them.
I was thinking the same thing. They need two ways out for sure, due to fire!
Good advice. We live in the Tenn mountains and have had several fires chose to us. So many places only have one way out . Fire can move fast and can be terrifying.
@kmanyrivers
Ditto!
Get yourself a topographical map of the area. A good start for planning grading plans. And determining drainage areas. The minute you start bringing food on the property, expect more frequent visits from wildlife.
Just what I came to say. You need a 3-D plan before you decide on placements.
Bear Bait !
Please keep bear spray on you both at all times, as you are in their territory, and extremely vulnerable. There are numerous unprovoked bear & mountain lion attacks on TH-cam. Watch and learn, so that you do not become a victim. Bear cubs are often fed. Some are rescued, raised and released, and no longer have a fear of man, but rather see them as a food source.
Rooting for you, happy that you are living the dream, but please be careful, on guard at all times.😟
@@Yallbgood exactly right, be happy and enjoy life in the mountain but always remember you are the prey in a predators environment
Bring in professional surveyors and landscape professionals now to save much cost and effort later.
My wife and myself moved to western Montana in 1989 and spent over 20 years there. Enjoying all the mountains have to offer. Loved every minute. My wife passed in 2012 from cancer. I left in 2016. I miss the mountains every day. Enjoy every minute you spend there.
This may sound hokey… Writing about your time and memories there with your wife might be a way to help you feel reconnected. After my mother died of cancer my whole life turned upside down. When I did get to writing about my loss of her and my home it’s hard to explain, but I felt more settled, more still inside. Well even that doesn’t explain it well. Take that for what you will.
I’m sorry for your losses.
Dont know about abundance of firewood, but what I do know is you have an abundance of fire fuel, if you ignore that you are putting your whole family in danger of being burnt alive, you need to make plans for a emergency escape route.
REMEMBER, Bears open doors too. Absolutely no food inside the camper, or you'll be at B&B more often!
They don’t necessarily open them, they just remove them!
@@victorsummers2283 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I understand a lot of people are against cutting trees down but if you get a forester out to show you what trees to take down that would benefit the more desirable trees and overall good it would do for your whole property, sometimes thinning out isn’t a bad thing and you could sell the logs to help pay for development of your property, good luck guys hope you all the best!
And keeping you from getting fines Check with land management and local laws.
Exactly
Yes! I just posted something similar but you articulated it much better than I did!
The first thing you need to do on tree filled land is to work out the point of entry and the point of emergency escape, living in the Australian hills district with wild bush fires, seen to many houses and lives lost to poor planning, its all so great to think you can live amongst the trees and be safe, if you think that way you are living in fairy land.
@@jamesmatheson5115 very good observation, I had a similar thought, I've seen vids of real tragedies in Au and US. First hand in South Africa too. It may take decades between bad Forrest fires, but be ready none the less.
Please watch those babies out there in the wilderness. Not raining on your dreams but the wildlife owns that property you bought and they are territorial. I lived in the woods and know all about the wildlife and how dangerous it can be. I'm proud for both of you and excited to see this transformation. Congrats sweet couple!!!
A large caliber rifle is essential to protect yourself and your family. A handgun you can wear anytime you are outdoors would be good as well.
@@squathi I totally agree. I have a friend who use to go on bear hunts and hes seen a grown man run down a hill screaming for his life and he kept his cool and shot the bear and kept it from killing him. Where I live now all I have is Bob cats, coyotes and snakes nothing to dangerous. That is some beautiful country though but chunked full of wild animals that would make me so paranoid that I couldn't enjoy the view for fear something was going to wonder up on me. Even where I live now I pack a gun on me all the time.
Two German Shepherds in such a forest will definitely not interfere. And a good electric fence.
I highly suggest that you cook outside so that the trailer doesn't smell like food and the wildlife won't be as tempted to break in looking for food. Once you get the cabin up there it wouldn't hurt to build a covered outdoor kitchen with a grill,countertops and a camp stI've and possibility a sink setup. You can use one of those solar charges battery for anything that needs electricity.
This is just a suggestion, I would find out if there is a company that has the mulcher machine and hire them. They will mulch you a road in a quarter of the time it would take you to do it with your electric chain saw. It is so worth doing and then you can maintain it after and trim up side branches that are in the path above with pole saw cutter. I do have to say your new property is absolutely gorgeous! Look forward to your cabin being brought up, water and solar ( I do know you want solar) is taken care of. Much peace and Happy Early 4th of July to you both and your children. ~peace
I missed the part of what the purpose is. Is it for a camp spot or a new home and they are moving from the current homestead theyve built? I dont know how I missed it lol
Ive lived in the Mountains of NC for over 20yrs , You should always have a sidearm when out here , specially with Children !! And keep them close at all time !!!
Wild animals love campers. Gets them out of the sweather and provide "stuff" to chew. Been there. Takes screens off. Make doors bear-proof. And mouse-proof the bottom. There are products which repel mice from the underside. And have a case of wasp spray at your disposal. If possible, a solar powered livestock fence around the camper might help. Have fun! 👍👍👍
With Black Bears and Coyotes in the area I would be really concerned about the Safety of the Children !!
Take your time. Each minute you study, plan, learn water and storm patterns, the better (less work, more money saved). Think about forest fires- multiple exits. One hurricane of water, wind, y’all are stuck. Consider talking with old timers around your area. And the costs of a mulched/bulldozer will pay for themselves. Good luck. So enjoy watching y’all’s journey.
Great advice.....sure you're getting all kinds.....lol
Just in case it hasn't already crossed your minds - Like @jimburns says, if you leave the camper there with anything inside that attracts bears, expect to return later to a ravaged, most likely ruined trailer. They can open one up as easy as you or I open a box of cereal and then destroy anything between them and whatever drew them in.
I have also heard that bears will literally tear a door off a car to get to food!
WOW!!!! Way to many wild things roaming around the new site for me. LOL
Definitely some creepy woods at night.
A suggestion: map, name and color-code mark your trails. When the kids disappear on an adventure, it will be burned in their memories and they'll be less likely to get "misplaced".
Those kids better not ever disappear on an adventure in bear country. Even those coyotes are dangerous to children.
I'm no land expert, but I just want to throw in that it might be a REALLY good idea to see what your prospective driveway does when you get a lot of rain.
YES! - long time ago when I lived 15 miles outside Durango CO at 7800, the rain diluged the road, went right through the chicken coop, luckily all chickens survived being on roosts. the road was deep-rutted.
And snow.
Hopefully they build up high so the driveway slopes downhill
Omg can't wait to watch your videos on this, it's so exciting, absolutely brilliant x
@@sgrvtl7183 We lived on a piece of property off a country road. There were times that we had to get the tractor out and do our own version of road grading lol.
You have plenty of black bears, and deer!
Just a suggestion, and maybe you've already thought of this, but you might want to contact the trucking company that will move your container/cabin onto the property and see what they need as minimums for the road into the property. How steep can the road be? How big a radius in the turns the truck/trail combination need to maneuver up the road? How wide the road needs to be? Stuff like that. It would be disappointing to get the container/cabin there and then find out you can't get it up to the desired build site.
You're adventurous when it comes to the large wilderness animals.. how much of their land will be affected by the new build? How do you plan keeping them away from the area you'll be living in?
Coyotes and Bobcats are dangerous around children, they sneak up and grab (suddenly) keep them in front of you (or beside, never behind). We have them up here and they stock us (from behind) when were out in the mountains, the bears seem to mind their business up here Black/Grizzly but were "always" prepared. :)
Keep in mind that money spent on planning and design before you turn the first shovel of dirt will save you a fortune if you have to do things after the fact.
The first thing you need to do on tree filled land is to work out the point of entry and the point of emergency escape, living in the Australian hills district with wild bush fires, seen to many houses and lives lost to poor planning, its all so great to think you can live amongst the trees and be safe, if you think that way you are living in fairy land.
I would absolutely not be out there without a firearm especially with young ones.
Considering the wildlife in the area, if you're not already you should carry some sort of protection and know how to use it.
Coyotes and a bobcat, better keep the kids close. Probably bears and other predators too. They look for opportunity, just being 20 feet, sometimes less and they may go for small kids. Please be safe. I will tell you, you will spend massive amounts of tme in up keep, with constantly clearing your paths and property. Growth is very fast and needs cleared often. Good luck.
You already built a dream container home on a nice country setting. I don't get the need to buy land.
I hope that you guys are taking precautions to protect yourselves against wild animals.
❤ Okay, ... forgive me if I sound like a nervous, scared old grandma (I'm 71 yrs old)... but I've been watching you guys for years and have seen every video at least twice. I really really care about your family. I was so excited for your new adventure! BUT BEARS!?!!? ..WTF... WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR STAYING SAFE? I'm now scared for your beautiful family. Please please stay safe. I love you guys so much. I don't want anything bad to happen to you. Again, apologies for being a nervous grandma ❤
Wild animals have become so used to people that it really is something to be concerned about.
They should both carry the proper firearms and know how to use them.
An electric fence around the camper would be a good idea.
Your fears are not unfounded. I am so concerned for them. They seem kind of oblivious to the danger....
Same age and I'm worried.
@darlenerodriguez333 not oblivious. But naive.
Fantastic area and fantastic beautiful isolation. Actually you were just as overwhelmed when you began your life uncontaminated adventure in Texas. You have more experience now then that time, and we have enjoyed your adventure since the first video. Plus now you have a camper instead of a cargo trailer to call home while preparing.
I'm guessing southern Appalachian mountains is your adventure. Best of luck and we look forward to upcoming videos. Oh and maybe an oxygen tank!😅
What a Beautiful an Amazing Place. ❤
God Bless your Family on your new journey.
LOVE
Bear spray on you both at all times AND seriously, fire arm protection because bear spray and noise do not always work! Just saying. And hopefully there is limited fire rush where you purchased! Lovely land to look at for sure. Good luck & Congrats.
Good advice.
We can see the same excitement that you had when the containers got delivered years ago. Crazy how time flies. Sending virtual hugs!
I was nearly going to say "you guys are lucky" but while there is an element of luck I also think there is a large slice of hard work, thoughtfulness and striving to a goal. You deserve the rewards.
@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist9 this inheritance is in the heavenly places after death. It has nothing to do with earthly prosperity.
Run from those who proclaim that "godliness is gain."
A prior owner of that property took great care, you could see where the grid was in respect to the spacing of the trees, Yeah, there's thick undergrowth that needs to be cleared and yeah you need to take some healthy trees down in order for the canopy to flourish. Trees are starving for sunlight, lower growth also being denied direct sunlight.
Lots of TLC required.
Being responsible land conservators, you need a tree survey and an arborist to help you make informed decisions - what comes down, what remains, what needs to be chipped, what can be milled.
Invest in a wood chipper and a sawmill, you have an abundance of free supply and upcoming massive lumber expense.
Best of luck, well on your way to capitalizing on your most important resources, your selves. Congrats.
Spencer for the camper in the woods you might want to build a lean-to over the top of the camper to prevent any damage to the top of the camper due to the summertime heat and rain, fallen branches, wintertime weather ice and extreme winter winds.
...and what about the bears breaking into it when it's not occupied?
@@d.martinez-rodriguez333 Use bear deterrents like air horns this will help for a short time, skunk piss will push a bear away till it rains, and last an electrified fence high voltage so when the bear touches it the bear will leave last choice is a gun or a barrow to trap the bear and move it to a different location away from the area'
@@jt1364 The tarp will only help if there is no wind and only when they are not using the camper a lean-to this will serve year-round protection from anything falling on top of the camper and they can build walls to protect the camper during winter months. These walls can be removed when they are staying in the camper.
Great suggestion, anything to “minimize” : mold, rust, sap(!) Is amazing how much “intentional protection” , EXTENDS THE LIFE& VALUE of any type of RV, camper, “shipping containers”, - essentially all vehicles&outdoor living “abodes”. Thanks for your comment/ suggestion.
Congrats on your new property! I have been watching you guys for a long time.
From someone that has been living in the Rockies at 8,700' elevation for about seven years...I can easily imagine some of the things you guys would have to do. They were going to charge us at least $250,000 to cut a road on our property, and we said "Heck no!" and purchased a used excavator ourselves. I have now made about three miles of road on our property. I had never used an excavator before I started...
The bears should stay away more when you guys have your dogs barking on your property.
And....while you are gone from your trailer...please never leave food in the trailer that the bears can pick up the smell from... We had a bear trying to "rip" itself into one of the corners of our trailer years ago. Now, we never see bears close by with dogs barking at everything.
Good luck! Envy you guys having this beautiful property and being so young. A LOT of beautiful nature adventures lies ahead! And...like me...you would love the intense sound of...nothing...just birds and the wind cruising through the tree leaves.
Yes! They should take another, smaller shipping container - or similar - out there as their food cache.
Good luck in your new venture.
ADMIRE YOUR BRAVERY and TENACITY. . As I watch in AWE of WILDNESS in WILDERNESS. . I have SAME Enthusiasm when I Stand On Florida Beaches. . 🥰🥳
If you're not carrying, start. Bear spray is a 100% necessary item to carry. Good luck and God bless.
There is not only bears but coyote and mountain cats.
This is not a safe place for kids to be outside.
You haven’t told us how many acres you purchased and what state your property is in. The drone photos are amazing. So happy for you guys.
I assume they're keeping that "quiet" for privacy.
Patience.. I'm sure in time they'll leak some of that info. I am curious how much land they've purchased.. Oh well.. I fly a drone as well.. and aerial shots are awesome.. but the shots they did snap don't reveal anything and that's also done on purpose...
I am also just generally curious what state this is in, acres I think the answer is a lot, lol
Privacy? I wouldn't think mentioning a state would be an invasion of privacy. I could see not mentioning a town it's near. And they could easily be vague on the acreage and just give a ballpark idea. I love watching these guys and have followed them from the beginning.
We are in the Blue Ridge mountains. Omg!!! Took me a year to get those mountain leg muscles!!!
So much RESPECT for you guys! Having roughed it out over the years while building the container home, completing the project & now living in complete comfort...to now do it all over again?! You've got some SERIOUS DRIVE & TENACITY! Can't wait to hear what you have planned for building a new home there. Wish you the best of luck in this new adventure 😊
That new shipping container, is the new home, when they move it there.
They do deserve this new property. They have worked so hard and I wish them the best.
If you had a income making the kinda money they are you would keep the content coming to.
I'm a ridge runner, was born and bred on a mountain, and it is safe to say that is a trail not a road, and spring rains can be a bear.
Hope the bears leave the camper alone. Congrats! Looks like a beautiful place to enjoy your family
❤ Don't forget guys that in the winter. You are going to need Chains on that tractor to be able to move it and go down on those inclines nd also, on the caravan if you're going to drive them anywhere. Plus guns for the bears plus training
👍🏻 YES, practice shooting and know how to use bear spray.
Looks like a great adventure! I suggest adding the removed metal from the container as metal shutters that can be swung or refitted over the doors and windows. Bears will rip out doors and windows if you leave it alone out there for a few months. By using the metal to go over all the glass you will protect your home
I agree absolutely. There is quiet a bit of predatory wild life. A strong food storage locker away from your living quarters is probably a must. And a side arm,bear spray, loud horn to scare away animals to protect you and your family
Your new property is just a PARADISE, IT IS GORGEOUS. CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
The land is gorgeous!
Suggestions, make sure the camper is sealed inside and out against mice. Also never leave food of any kind in the camper when you are not there. A bear will find it if you do.
Was that a bobcat?
Yes at night a bobcat ran past the trail camera.
Did I miss the comments about who’s caring for the dogs? I know I wasn’t the only one who asked before. Exciting new journey! Congratulations on achieving this level of financial success!
What is the altitude? How far from your current home?
Until the wld life gets use to you I would cosider acquiring a 45 cal 1911 automatic pistol. The pistol was designed to stop a charging horse with one shot. With 2 children to protect a pistol is easy to carry and is load enough to scare a bear away. Remember mother bears need to protect their cubs too. What a neet setting. love you 4 and look forward to watch your place take shape.
If me and my family are that deep in bear country, I wouldn’t step foot out that camper without being heavily armed…plus a good knife.
I’m interested to see Spence build everything “bear proof.” What about trash? Danger is y’all’s middle names. Godspeed
The land is beautiful, I hope u carry something to protect urself, especially to protect the little ones ❤
On the new property, just make sure to clear out trees and shrubs in a very wide area around where the cabin will be. You'll live in a forest and like all forests, they can burn.
A big thing you will have to take into account is , the weather . When it rains or snows ( not sure if you're in a area where it snows ) how much is it going to effect your driveway . A driveway with a hill will make it really hard to travel up in bad weather .
Good luck .
Now that you're in bear country, it's a good time to learn more about how to keep yourself safe. A good tip is to wear bells on your clothing so they make noise when hiking. The noise allows bears to hear you coming from a distance and not be startled. You should also carry a pepper spray can just in case you get close to a bear. Spraying the pepper into the air will irritate the bear's sensitive nose and it will run away. It is also a good idea to keep an eye out for fresh bear scat, or poop, and recognize the difference between black bear and brown bear scat. Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain seeds and fur and smells earthy. Brown bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smells like pepper.
Droppings have small bells ?!? 🥺
@@loricreed YEah, from the bell-wearing hikers they eat. duh!
Please bear-proof all your windows with locking metal shutters. Bears are of course strong, curious, & can be more destructive than you may be anticipating. Consider the belt & suspender approach for any exterior bits made of rubber or plastic underneath your camper or container.
Bon chance with your new adventure.
Happy for you guys. Spencer stay alert on them bears. Put those hunter cameras around your camp. We don't want nothing to happen to you guys. Hope trailer is OK when u go back. But definitely, I'd feel much better with my life contained in the container, as long as windows have closable shudders. Best of luck you guys are awesome.
Black bears can be a problem but, in my personal experience they can be as afraid of us as we are of them.
In Yosemite I had just changed into my shorts when a black bear stuck his head into our tent and grabbed my pants. Without thinking I grabbed a broom and ran after the bear yelling for him to drop my pants. I caught up to him and swatted him with my broom while screaming at him. He dropped my pants and ran off. … I might have been just lucky, but that’s my experience with black bears (he might have been a brown bear, it was 50 plus years ago).
You are in the wildlife's territory. They must be respected, and you and your family must stay safe. ALWAYS carry 'appropriate' protection for 'whatever' you may potentially be up against. Where is your dream land? Inquiring minds want to know. 😁 Y'all are doing a great job, wherever you go, and whatever you do. Y'all remain in my prayers!! 🥰
Wow, congratulations on your new property in the mountains and what an adventure it will be! Me and my husband don’t live in the mountains, but live way up in no. about an hour from Canada in the woods…paradise for us where we can hunt and fish and enjoy seeing all the wildlife! Carry some firepower with you when you all go walking and you’ll be fine. I’ve enjoyed your videos since day one. Thank you for taking us along, and looking forward to your new posts! 😊
This mountain retreat will be a blessing to your family. A place of peace, energy restoration, and of course pleasure. Your babies are so beautiful. That boy is going to be a heartbreaker when he grows up, and that girl is so precious out there helping her Dad build stuff at your main property. TY for sharing. It brings me joy to watch. Hugs from a Grandma in San Antonio, TX.
@@jt1364 When you are part of a loving family who shares space with you it is not "just a plot of land" even when part of a larger ranch. The space you build and improve on becomes your home even if you do not own it. Spencer and his family including his grandfather are blessed in each other. TY for bringing to light the trust Spencer's grandfather has in him to bring the land he has allowed Spencer to inhabit to a healthy home environment. In Texas many fathers and grandfathers have shared their ranches with their sons and grandsons( or daughters and granddaughters) hoping for happiness and joy in their families. Thus it has been even before Texas was first a nation then a state. Many cultures do this for example the Quakers and the Amish. God bless and keep you. May He bring you joy into your life.
❤-you’re right and this is how generation after generation not only survive, but thrive!!!! Land sustains generations!! Just like this property that these two have purchased will now benefit their children and their children’s children.
It’s the truth about the cleaning fees!
So exiting! I can't wait to see what you do here - I am a little worried for you. You need to carry a sidearm if you aren't already. Bear spray isn't going to protect 4 people. I'd also suggest 100 sq feet of solar powered electric fence that you can put around the camper and turn on while you're in there. Won't stop a bear, but it will discourage it.
Leave solar charged fence running all times whether there or not. Bears and others can be trained to respect fence boundaries during your absence too.
Don’t forget the snakes!
Wild puppies and kitties to play with
We started with a camper that we refurbished, too. That was an adventure in itself. Looking at house plans now. Time flies when you're having fun.
Unbelievable family with lots of energy. Got to love them.
that is beautiful land, congrats, we are smokies locals and that looks like our smoky mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains be careful with snakes in the tall grass, we had not seen any snakes in years then recently saw a 4 ft copperhead
It looks like you have some reasonable basic tracks that can be used as a base for your planned access. As well as distance to "civilization", you can also consider things such as -
- Sources of water, and water storage location
- Disposal of waste (ie. sewer drainage and ability to soak in)
- Base for buildings - Stable, ease of excavation, no potential for slides
- Wildlife concerns - Fencing to protect people, gardens, domestic animals
- Distance to neighbors - for emergency assistance
- Commununications access
- Management of severe snow or other emergencies such as fires
That is enough as you have likely already thought about a few of these, but having lived remotely and been isolated for 3 months at one time, these things are more important to me nowadays.
Bears?!?! Oh, y'all are definitely not in Texas anymore! 🤩 Congrats!! It looks beautiful!
🐻 Keep a close eye on those bears! 🧸
Forestry management: thinning out all the useless stuff will take years. I imagine ticks are a serious issue in summer. So excited for y'all. How many acres is the place?
Spending time in nature can be a great way to relax and escape from the stresses of everyday life.
You should research food forest, most are about building it from the ground up, but I am working on changing the old forest into a food forest, by keeping the beneficial tree's, and adding plants, brushes and so to the area.
I brought mushroom spores, I have planted elderberry trees, kept trees like birch and beech, and nut producing bushes, I got 5 common food mushrooms growing on my plot.
I got different currant bushes, wild blueberries (which either the birds or deer eat 😂)
I got tons of "weeds" growing, but they're all for eating. 😊
Wish you luck on your project.
Ps, I love those chest snippets, and understand if theres a baby nr 3 on the way suddenly. 😂❤🎉
We sure love that you guys are Living the Dream!! Stay Safe!
I'm excited for your new adventure in the wilderness! That's awesome! The trees all leafed out makes it look so beautiful! Please remember to always carry something significant to protect yourselves when walking around on your new property. It seems as though the wildlife are very active on your land.
I was thinking the same thing. NEVER let those children be too far from them....EVER!
Have Protection of different types available on your person, in every house, shed, vehicle so you don't get caught leaving or working away from something at hand always. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!!!
I bought a fifthwheel in 88 and hired a sky crane to put it up on the property before I put in the driveway. Great purchase guys
I cannot do near what my hubby does. But he is so happy for me to take care of him… breakfast, lunch and dinner!! His love language.
That's another thing I would be thinking about while clearing land out there is how to clear the land in a way that's going to help you escape and protect whatever parts of it from WILDFIRES spreading to it. They aren't any joke. So just keep that in mind and try to clear to help against those as well.
Exactly Right
Yes very true.. make at least two exits. You might also want to purchase a helicopter 😉 or have one on speed dial in case of emergency you can be airlifted out. Also invest in a satellite phone, a wind up radio and other things in case power goes out. Things you can travel with while escaping if need be.
Here in Jamaica can't wait to see your plans come to fruition... I watched your previous builds and such have become a favorite pastime to watch.
Spencer, I would think Texas A&M probably has some pretty good elevation maps; I'd check there and the County Ag officer. That could be a big help spotting your drive and such. Stunning place- it's easy to see a dream or two in it.
I know you said something about getting dozer work done. I suggest doing that first. It will save you so much work. You will go in and do some clearing by hand and when the dozer arrives you will be able to do more with a dozer in 5 mins that will take you 40 hours to do by hand. I know you want content and enjoy looking at a finished project. But I can promise you from experience mountain property work is never finished!!! Happy for you guys
Following you on this journey is so much more exciting than just watching you put a vegetable garden in at your current place...This place is magical.
Precious little family, I am sooooo happy for your newest adventure in building happy places for your little family to make memories. I wish you much love energy in all you endeavor. Hugs to you all.
Oh my, from what I can see the property is just beautiful!! A lot of work ahead to say the least. I'm excited to share this new journey with you. Are you able to tell us what state your property is in and how many acres?? I've been watching your adventures for several years now so I know how determined you both are. Wishing you all the best in this new endeavor!!
Good luck with the driveway. I look forward to seeing all the work you will accomplish to get the cabin on the new property. Stay safe.
Have been watching you since you started! My gosh, never expected you would be doing this! So much work to be done! I know that Spencer has the ambition and will do attitude, but , man! Watching Beau and Cam will be a full time job by itself with all the wildlife around there! Wishing you all the best of success in this journey that you are undertaking! Will be great to watch your dreams come true! Love you all!
Absolutely beautiful.. lovely clean air.. and natural wildlife. but i cant help feel apprehensive about this though.. with so many wildfires now and id be affraid for your safety with the animals too.. I really hope all will be ok 🙏
If I had that place I would build a treehouse. Not one that's high up just up a little way up. Maybe 10 feet off the ground. you can put a container up in the trees.
So happy for you guys. Have watched you from the beginning. Supposing that you'll eventually sell your current home. You didn't say how many acres you bought or what state your land is, but it's got to be a long drive from Texas. Please be careful exploring w/o a high powered rifle. Even black bears are dangerous & it takes seconds to come up on one.
That’s Wonderful and I am so Happy for y’all!😁. Have y’all water steams, brooks, creeks tested, just to be on the safe side!💖. That looked like a bob cat that passed by the camera!😳. Y’all have it all now😂🤣, wild cats, bears, wolves, coyotes and probably even turkeys!🦃. Please be careful Spencer and McKenzie and always walk with bear spray (just don’t let the little ones get a hold of the spray cause it says it’s powerful, and a loud horn (they sell them together on Amazon for a real good price)! In the Spring time, when bears wake up from hibernation, they’re real hungry! I saw a video of a bear be able to climb over a fence that had barbed wire! Maybe a fence with a electronic pulse that wouldn’t hurt them, just to deter them! Have a Very Blessed weekend!💖
Yes I totally agree with jimburns348, a methodical game plan with access, terrain details, so helpful. It will save you some headaches along the way and give you a really accurate lay of your land. You are already doing this by checking the Seasons changes relating to the land. Kinsey reminds me so much like our daughter, the laughter. The adventure continues.🇨🇦
I know you all cannot give specific info, but hopefully you will give us just little of where this new property is? I am dying to know!
I was kind of worried when you finished your home that maybe your channel and adventures might come to an end for us viewers. But oh my gosh, no, that isn't going to happen. So glad you are moving into a new phase and that you can continue to share your experiences with us, your faithful viewers. Thanks!
Like you, I started at the beginning but stopped with the guest quarters, it just didn't seem right. Now resubscribed again and looking forward to the new adventure.
So I’m not clear do you plan to move to the mountains? Or just a place to visit? I’m so happy for you all! So exciting, I can’t wait to see what you do with the property! 🎉
I guessed correctly regarding the second container and had many tell me I was way off😂I'm truly excited for you guys, but I hope you guys are armed out there with the correct tools to ensure your families safety. Bear spray is not enough. I've lived in the depths of the forest in Alaska and speak from experience. I only say this out of concern for you all. Looks like a lot if property🙏 Would you guts be comfortable sharing how many acres you have?
much respoect to you for living in Alaska deep woods. I was concerned when all the windows were put in 'the cabin' container and thought they were moving it somewhere else on their current property.....to haul it all the way up the mountain?.....
That is wild life....there are lots coyotte & bobcats around in the forest not a safe place to raise your little precious children there. ALWAYS carry can of pepper spray! Please be careful. Love your channel ..God bless~
Nothing like the beauty and privacy of your own land. We have 9.5 acres and we love it but one day plan to have much more one day. Great spot!
I am so proud of the two (four) of you. Your excitement, hard work and love is to be admired.
Shame the land has been sold off, wild animals have little territory left as it is, this would be great to hire out to wildlife photographers. Be especially careful to keep an eye on your little one so as too keep them safe. Hope the build works out for you all.
I agree about leaving the wilderness to the wild animals. Especially scary having 2 very young children so deep in that territory. Why not a nice lakefront mountain home with a few people and medical help around? I haven't ever commented on u tube videos before but this one I felt strongly about. Is it just to have continued content? Too risky.
Please don’t be afraid to outsource or change up the building/recording dynamic
It would be neat to research and acknowledge the indigenous peoples whose land it belonged to originally. ❤