You have many strengths. 1) Who - when raging floods came through his neighborhood but didn't hurt him as much as others - led a whole effort to get donations for his neighbors who were tremendously hurt? 2) Who - when he was exasperated with his pup's behavior and also when she was injured - consulted with a trainer in the first instance and, in the second instance, made sure she had the medical care she needed, patiently helped her recover, and refused to give up on her? 3) Who - when he recognized that one of his ducks was blind - accepted her disability and allowed her to adapt and make her own way within the flock? STRENGTHS: EMPATHY, RESPONSIBILITY, PATIENCE, AND LOVE The 'who' in each of these instances was you, Morgan; and you have demonstrated these strengths and more time and time again. And, yes, these strengths, unlike keeping things neat and tidy that are tangible, are intangible. But they are just as real; and what's more, not everyone possesses them. Keep being authentically true to who you are, and don't worry about being who you are not.
My two mottos… “I might need that some day…” and “that might be worth something someday.” Both of which I acquired from my grandmother who lived through the Great Depression.
Same. My great aunt & uncle were newlyweds during the depression and imparted the same way of thinking. Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or go without. Along with the normal scrimping, he would keep empty cereal boxes, to use the paperboard for woodworking templates. When I was little, she had me wear bread bags over my shoes to keep them dry when I played outside in the snow.
Fun fact: The Great Depression never ended. And as long as the national debt exists, it will remain that way. Every taxpayer in this country is on the hook for 200,000 dollars. That is your, if you are a taxpayer, personal share of the national debt. And our national debt was created as a result of the great depression. And so, until that national debt is paid off, we are still in the great depression. Fun fact: When the boomers die off, that number is going to balloon. Because they aren't paying it, and there are more of them. A LOT MORE OF THEM. So when they die, they will stop being tax payers. And so, you will take on what they could not, or would not. And if Gen X doesn't pay it, the same thing will happen to the Millennials. And then Gen Z. And then Gen Alpha. As you can see, the apocalypse is actually knocking on your door right now. Things are about to come crumbling down. And it is more real than you'd like to admit. And it is going to happen faster than realize.
I do tend to get rid of things I haven't used for a while but there is one thing I have bought three times - a damn bundt pan. Go figure. The last time I bought the fourth one - I still have - oh and don't use!
I mean, he did have two calves die on the farm this year... And given the small population on the farm, two deaths is a MAJOR blow. Devastating, even. He has taken measures since then. But "healthy and safe" is not something I would apply until birthing season next year.
@@danielduncan6806 He found the reason, nutrient deficiency that the calves needed lacking in the grass for the mothers prior to calving, and now supplements his calves. The state of the farm is NOT the cause. Not all farms are so organised and pristine!
I was an organized, tidy, straight A student. Then I got married & had my sons. #1 son is a disorganized, messy, distracted, happy go lucky guy. Drove me nuts. I decided every day I would assign him one small clean up task & I inspected after he said he was done. I never expected perfection. This was our life for 2+ decades. He is now 45 & married with 1 son. And at Thanksgiving he thanked me for guiding him through picking a task & finishing it. He is not perfect but he is not a cluttered slob. His home & yard are acceptable & looks good when I'm over. His wife thanks me, but most important my son is grateful for the mother who guided him.
From a fellow Vermonter- thank you for this video! I'm often ashamed to show my humble facilities because they aren't pretty. I also have a list of little things I put off doing because they "aren't worth addressing at this time" 😅There are always higher priorities! I appreciate you sharing this so openly! ( love the barfing cat😂😂) Also, I just want to say I really admire your skills as a communicator and storyteller. You do a great job sharing ideas and I love to watch how you do it. Anyway, thanks for sharing this!
You said you think we're silently judging you in the comments but quite the opposite! I am amazed by how much you know, what you can do, your kindness, your commitment to your farm AND your audience ence at the same time!!! As a fellow ADHDer I watch in amazement how you can manage and succeed at so much. I am inspired by you and your life and hope I could get to your level one day!
Years ago, a customer of mine thought he was going to impart some great wisdom to me by telling me that he always throws out anything that he is no longer using, so that his home was always neat and tidy. I quickly shot that down, saying that only works for people who have a lot of EXTRA money. If you always have extra money to spend on buying anything you want when you need it, then you can afford to throw out old stuff you are not currently using. I've always had a good instinct for what items I might possibly use in the future, so I keep those things, and many times over the years they have come in handy. Yes, I am annoyed that I have so much stuff, but it's all just too useful. Once a year, I would go thru everything and organize it all, and yes, throw out a few things that I was certain I would never need. It's worked well. Also, I actually have gotten quite bored and annoyed with the channels that try to hide all of their messes and make everything look perfect for their videos. I've unsubscribed from all of those. When you make your garden look absolutely perfect and leave one tiny leaf to hold up in your video to say that you are going to let that compost in your garden . . . . um . . . right . . . . sure . . . . not a single other cutting in the entire huge, perfect, garden and just this one little leaf is going to be left to compost, I'm actually not impressed. I prefer the real thing, and such a video is not the real thing. By the way, your channel is one of my favorites. I always wanted to live on a farm when I was young and I feel like I'm right there with you when I watch your videos. You have a great knack for providing different camera angles and composing your content in a variety of ways. It amazes me that you are so talented in so very many different skills.
I understand all too well, I have a housemate who is like that whereas I keep and use until it is not descent anymore and yes, have ben accused of being a hoarder.
Doesn;t mean it has to laying around rotting, that’s what sheds and barns are for or at least a covered area. It doesn’t have to look like the Clampits live there, some people are either lazy or like messy.
Much better than throwing out things you don't need is considering more carefully whether you need them when buying them in the first place, and what is their lifetime
Somewhere around here I have a T-shirt that says, “Disorganization is a sign of genius.” It no longer fits me, but it brings me joy! So according to Marie Kando, it’s fine to keep it. However, my iron and ironing board do not spark joy, and neither do my bills, so following Marie Kando’s advice, I should throw them out! I’ve learned that what other people think I should do probably won’t work for me, and they should just mind their own business! It’s so much easier to be myself than to strive to meet others’ expectations.
I understand the point you're trying to make and you're right, but just to clarify, Marie Kondo does not tell people they should throw out useful things they need because they don't "spark joy." Her approach to decluttering just helps people acknowledge that we get emotionally attached to our things and it can make it really difficult to get rid of stuff that we should let go of; it helps people be honest with themselves about how they feel about their belongings, and how to deal with those feelings when they're trying to declutter or organize.
Oh thank you for covering this embarrassing topic. My house looks like a barn, because I need a barn to store all my outdoor planting equipment and supplies. Instead it's all on rolling wire shelves in the great room ... with overflow on the kitchen counters. That's the excuse I'm sticking with. Good thing I live alone, and the dogs don't mind.
Morgan, no judgement here. I've been married to a woman who lives in piles of stuff for 50 years. I'm the opposite. Everything in my part of our living arrangement is neat and organized. I don't touch her piles and she leaves my stuff alone. She has so many other amazing gifts and talents that to live with a little mess here and there is nothing. Love your videos.
Yes I grew up in a chaos clutter house - you can go one of two ways. I became an OR nurse and therefore a neat freak slighly OCD. Recently moved back into my parents house and the disorganisation drove me crazy. It doesnt help that its a tiny house and my dad is a hoarder. I am a hoarder but with military precision. Those two are what i call 'dumpers'. They dont want to make a place for anything and cant categorise, so the next object they dont want in the next 24 hours just gets dumped on top of the last object they wont want to use until it's totally covered up. Many things they have 3 of, purely because they cant find and and go buy a new one, then lose that in the mess. I dont know how people can live like that! They are getting old and I have now found a solution for all the drink tins and bottles of water rolling around ON THE STAIRS ffs.
@@sparkyroots369 my mom thru out my jean beliveau autographed hockey stick as well as my tv guide collection that i started saving from the 1st issue ~
I love your videos! You’re just wired that way. I’m adhd too. You can stress about it or go with the chaos! It used to drive my husband crazy but he’s still here 33 years later! You have tons of strengths ! Don’t beat yourself up for not being good at everything…I don’t know anyone who is. Keep up the awesome videos!
Yes. I relate to all of it. I even have the dumpster fire farm. But my 2 additional reasons are TIME and MONEY. I need both to build the organization structures and fill them. And it's amazing how much money I saved by using stuff I have laying around. My friends say throw it out and buy it when you need it. Maybe they can afford to, but I can't.
As someone who lives basically just short of the countryside here in the UK I assume it's for the same reasons - most stuff is DIY, it doesn't have to look pretty, there's no HOA, everything is function over form, it's not a linear job where you know how everything will work all the time
Often on an older farmstead there are more things that need to be done than there are hours in the day/year to do them. Sometimes, you just have to prioritize. 😂
That's funny you mentioned leaving the chickens feeders out, I had 3 chicken feeders sitting out since summer that I walked by everyday and finally picked up yesterday.. Idk why it took me so long🙃 I have piles of stuff strewn throughout the property but each pile will/does have a purpose.. 😜
Fellow messy guy here (living solo). The best thing I ever did was hiring a cleaning service (maid) that comes every 2 weeks. Since I pay for cleaning, not putting stuff away, it forces me to put stuff away every 2 weeks before she comes. It has worked for me. Actually, she will come tomorrow - so - time to put stuff away...
Once you started talking about the paper shoving in the backpack hoping for the best, i instant got a flashback about torn homework on the bottom of my backpack 😅
I don't think any far needs to be show model ready. But I would recommend painting your long term infrastructure. A wood fence is good for about 9 years, but a painted wood fence is closer to 20. So the things you want to keep long term, like the wood poles for the gate, need a little maintenance care. It saves a ton of work, long term
You've described my life. The most frustating thing is that the People around me can't understand. But there is one advantage: when I finally find the motivation to do it, I am three to four times more efficient than when I don't have the motivation.
imho that Marie Kongo book ends up being clutter. You do a tremendous amount of work between doing what needs doing daily on the farm itself, being a conscientious steward to every living creature on the farm, and then the social media, marketing, writing books, as well as tending to your relationship with your wife. Really a tremendous amount of work for one person. Play to your strengths!
I understand the struggle. I don't have a farm, but my brain is vastly unhelpful with certain things. Forgetting to do things, until the moment that it is literally impossible to do, then repeating that cycle for days or weeks. Dirty dishes (no more than like 3 at a time) that become invisible to my eyes like your chicken feeders for you, then the shame kicks in until I can't take it anymore and get them dealt with. Wanting to clean but seeming to be incapable until one day, no matter what I'm in the middle of doing, brain says CLEAN NOW, and things magically get done. It's frustrating and I beat myself up ALL THE TIME, almost every day. But you are one of the most kind and thoughtful people I see on the internet. The things you have done to help your neighbors and community at large, are wonderful!! The love and patience you show all your animals is amazing and I think you are pretty darn great!
When I watch all that you do daily with your farm chores, I think you are amazing. Remember, any good soccer coach would tell you, “kicking yourself isn’t part of the game”❤️
Morgan I’m organized to a fault. My family think I’m nuts. You my friend are an amazing person and life is never a mistake but yet another opportunity to get the lessons right. No worries and I hope your audience is not judging you ever. It’s not our place. Stay true Morgan. We will keep watching.❤
You do have a sloppy farm. You are so very honest. You know what needs to be done but you know your weaknesses. I love your channel and all the wonderful content. I sent my granddaughter the video you made with the fox and bear on gratitude. She loved it and was focused the whole video. She is 5 yrs old. Keep up your great work Morgan Merry Christmas to you and Alison 🎄🕯️
Not being tidy is just part of being busy, doesn't hurt much in the long run. But a few gallons of paint/stain would go a long way for appearance and preservation. Like that raw wood barn patch that's been driving me crazy since forever.
Thanks again for sharing more of that Gold Shaw Farm heart!!! It is SO appreciated! I've watched you from the beginning, and your property has always looked fantastic! You owe no-one an explanation as to why it looks the way it does! ThisYou need to have it function efficiently for your needs. And the needs of your animals. I love learning along with you! I'm seriously ADHD myself. Maybe that's why I love learning with you. I understand how busy your brain is. And how lacking control of that executive function can be overwhelming. I gave up. I quit fighting it and laugh along now at how I go about life. You're commentary would not be the entertaining look into the minds of the animals without that ADHD! I'm so happy you post your inner monologue!!! It's fun!
I am OCD and hyper organized, but my 22-year-old daughter is very similar to you, and it can drive me crazy at times. Thanks for sharing it really helps, and I will share with her!
Morgan, my dad was a farmer down in MS. Besides keeping all the various stuff for future parts, etc., he also rode the "chaos wave" between organization and entropy. So your video was very familiar. Those traits are double edged swords ... as much strengths in other contexts as weaknesses in say neatness. Like you said, don't beat yourself up! In many ways, they make you the excellent, relatable story teller that you are!
my grandfather had a farm in drumheller southern alberta ~ his machine shop was crazy full & busy of everything he needed ~ it was /may be the last structure on the farm as a second cousin farms grandpas land now & probably still uses stuff in there ~
Yes.. they are. I follow a lot of farm channels and it's funny how many publicly apologize when their little piles come into view. Because there are people who always criticize them about it. The only one I've never heard apologize is Otto Kilcher,from Akaska The Last Frontier Fame. But he always say he saves everything because he doesn't know when he'll need it,
Even a little homestead is too much work for two people. If you get behind just once, that’s it…you never catch up. Your job is to not let the mess bother you. It’s hard and in my case, can’t really can’t be done but being miserable is not an option either. I’m finding that everything becomes a frickin’ science project and all this learning takes time. “Too busy and distracted” That’s about the size of it.
Use a cattle panel and bend it over to create an arch, use zip ties to anchor it to your rails and throw a thick tarp over it for the winter 🐮🥶 ❄️ . You can make one for the hay also to keep it dry and out of the snow ❄️. Good 👍🏻 luck 🍀!
the reasons some of my clutter is around the farm is I am older - and by the time the important stuff is done - my back can be near to seizing up so I have to just things where they are and make it back inside
I'm a retired middle school teacher and I recognize your style of "jamming" everything in the backpack or locker. Plenty of those kids were smart and friendly and popular and as frustrated by their lack of organization as were their parents and teachers. (The rushed and crowded nature of many schools didn't help, either.) I knew that many of these kids would grow up to be successful and happy adults and you're one proof of that.
I'm so glad you made this video, it can feel extremely isolating on the internet as a farmer when you look at what other people are doing and you see their pristine sheds and barns and coops whereas we're barely held together.
Watching you trying to figure things out gives me a sense that I am not alone. Trial and error and making mistakes is not failure but is part of learning.
The adorable Mrs. Shaw would be happier if you built her a sunny she-shed and a private little garden patio where she can keep it aesthetically pleasing.
My friend once gave me a sign that said: CREATIVE MINDS ARE SELDOM TIDY" So true! But beside being creative I am a nature photographer who needed to train my eye to see anything out of place. You can be both intellectually active and still pinpoint problems and arrange by type. A few things picked up daily at a time and organization becomes a creative opportunity and fun.
I was waiting for the strengths listing .. that is important for you to say out loud and own and feel good about. 😊❤ Really nice self reflective honest video.
I've had city transplant neighbour call my homestead "filth" while she was complaining about my birds being loud. She has no issue dumping her grass clippings on literal edge of her property so it falls onto someone else's. I'd rather my "filth" being self contained than my landscaping requiring me to bring others down.
There are benders that people use to make hoop houses. You would use 1 3/8 top rail fence tube. Morgan, your being you is what is so great. You are doing a wonderful job with your farm, your animals and your life. Keep at it. We love you!
Generally one does what most brings them joy first. Try blocking off time every week take Wednesday from 1-3 pm to pick up & put away what you can in that time frame. That way it doesn't get out of control. Put away clean each season. Thanks for being open with your short comings, we all have them.
When I assign a clean up time, something happens. Chickens get loose, doctor appointment that can't be any other time, storming, health (a day I can't walk well), sick animal.....
@hoosierpioneer ..,right. I tend to have to write l everything I need to do. And then I still forget or something comes up. Best solution I've come up with is plan to do only one of those things that i keep putting off and doing it within a set but flexible time frame. This weekend's project will be paint my bathroom cabinet.its a small project that won't take too long,but that i have put off for 2 years.
I struggle with all the same issues…”put away clean” is the best thing, and feels so good when you get to unwrap that gift to your future self. It’s not always easy to do, but when I think about it in that way, it’s rewarding now as well.
@@hoosierpioneer Even if you could only actually do 1/3 or 1/2 of those clean up sessions you'd still get a lot done over time. I don't have a farm or any kind of big space, but I've learned that a lot of seemingly large cleanup tasks can be done in 1-2 hour block of time.
We are all wired differently, and sometimes they interfere in our lives and other times no difference. Being organized is good but chaos is good also. You are just fine. We love you for you.
Your video today was real life and when you mentioned your ADHD it explained so much. Keep up the good work, as long as your animals are happy, you're doing everyou should ❤
My farm started off a little organized and I grew too fast and mess took over. So now I’m recalibrating, cleaning up and trying for a reset. Honestly my entire life has been like this. So many resets. I think I’m messier than you, Morgan. I’m always blown away by all you do. I do things all by myself like you and I’m sad every day I don’t have basic mechanic, plumbing, electrical and carpenter skills. We do the best we can and learn as much as can. I think we are ambitious, creative and love to experiment. Farming is learning and it’s fun and it’s messy. I wish you peace with your mess and definitely for me too💚
Fellow small farmer also in Vermont and I hear you loud and clear. Everything you said is true and even when you try to be organized animals don't leave things alone for you to accomplish that. Additionally, like you mentioned priorities shift all the time in unpredictable ways and that pile of fencing that you were going to clean up isn't as important as dealing with the leaky roof or the sick animal and so we put it off because it's not as important. I think you do a really great job. Been watching your videos from the very beginning.
Morgan , old time farmers used a section inside the barn to house their collection of old parts & stuff. or an extension like shed off the side of the barn. But you turned your barn into a car garage/ man cave.. so you still need a structure to house your water pipe pieces, fence stakes, electrical cords,, and all the other stuff you need to hang on to. but it’s easiest to keep track of all the stuff when it’s all in 1 spot or structure
yes my farmer grandfather had a buildin on the farm called the machine shop ~ my grandfather had a farm in drumheller southern alberta ~ his machine shop was crazy full & busy of everything he needed ~ it was /may be the last structure on the farm as a second cousin farms grandpas land now & probably still uses stuff in there ~ i was riding on my tall guy cousins shoulder & we went into the machine shop at nite without lites because we were playing hide & go seek with grandma & my head ran into a chain hanging down & i freaked & scared myself ~ we were teenagers at the tyme ~
So enjoyed this!! Yeah, I have "piles" or "dysfunctional heated water dishes" stacked up here and there. And I think, "You know, I oughta cut the cords on those dishes and then just use them for water in the summer!" Most are still on food shelters collecting rain water and leaves. :) Love also the positive comments made about you before I posted....you do bring a smile to a myriad of faces!!
Man, I needed this video today. Winter ALWAYS gets me. Mud, no foliage and wet just always makes the farm feel so much messier and innately i don't like mess BUT for all the points you've made, there's always a degree of dumpster fire!
LOL! I can't believe there's a "my farm looks like a dumpster fire" song! But nobody expects a working farm to look pretty, unless it belongs to Martha Stewart. Thanks for posting this little bit of laughter, Morgan. 😄 Ii should be required viewing for all aspiring homesteaders.
Morgan, oh, Morgan, thank you for fessing up about being a slob because you are much like me, although not nearly as bad. Thank you for also being much more forth rite and honest. By watching you, I actually do get better at addressing the multitude of my eyesores, messiness, and short sightedness. One of the many good traits that you have to balance off your messy clutter is that you have many creative skills and technical understanding like story telling, and you incorporate drones and music to add to your cleverness. You also have a generous heart, much patience, and unflinching determination to help your neighbors and the world around you. Keep being your authentic self, while keeping those passionate fires burning within. You are a good person, a kind soul, and a wonderful inspiration for so many people who you connect with. Cheers.
I feel what you are saying. Im always questioning what im doing. Realistic i would say im a 5 in a lot of stuff. Some things i excel in like seeing things globally. I know a lot to know i know nothing. But when i have a look at what a have, i see im doing oke. My wife and child are not afraid and say what they want to say. My dog is always puting his nose in everything and i think why is that. We give eachother including the animals room to be your self. Just gently steering and that counts for me to. Never to old to learn. But sometimes its difficult to see what your doing right/ good. Thats telling me your are real grounded and wants to improve altime. Knowing that your not that tidy, makes you notice it and you will adjust to that insight and makes you a litle but more neat. Really liking your spirit though. Just keep on going. ❤😂😊
Great content you nailed it what is the name of that dumpster fire song? Hilarious!!!! Every farm that's legit in rural America is yes a mess with broken-down junk everywhere a pile of scrap somewhere parts and pieces for unfinished projects. The only farms I have been on that are not that way are bank farms that have so much debt but everything is brand new with perfect shops but the bank owns them. Just been my experience on probably 50 different homesteads to huge farms.
I learned this from Sandi Brock, a Canadian generational farmer who raises sheep. She’s shown so many times how not throwing things away comes in handy. The cording for her straw gets reused to lash gates together for pens. Random bits of stuff become braces for wobbly lambs. She’s an excellent example of “yesterday’s trash is today’s tools”
I think I might have a solution! What about a series next year? Every week, make a video and dedicate a week to organizing or cleaning up an area. This might motivate you. At the end of the year, you would have 52 videos and 52 areas of the farm that have been improved to help you save time with farm chores, which I’d say is the overall goal
and keep a daily log as well as writing a novel about it ~ complete with illustrations & step by step manual guides for each project ~ make a big flow chart or rather draw out each step scene by scene like they do for movies ~ a sequence ~ & follow your astrology so you know when tymes are auspicious ~
I’d love to watch a video of you just cleaning up the barn or those problems spots you’ve talked about. Sometimes I need someone there for me to focus on doing tasks I brush past normally
My parents run a farm. It’s not going to be perfect and clutter free and tidy! Especially in the winter! There is always some kind of gadget or gizmo, on the back porch. Usually it’s because my stepfather needs to fix it or if it freezes it will definitely break. My mom and he are always fixing some sort of contraption be at the disc harrow, the combine, Or The Tractor! It’s not easy and you can’t keep up with everything, but I can only speak for myself and I am very grateful for the work that you are doing
Their is no such thing as a "perfect anything". Your farm is real and its alot of work and your talent in story tellingis priceless. Thank you for hte wonderful person you are and most important your honesty
no perfect anything i totally agree & dont understand why people even use the word as i find that confusing ~ the only perfect things to me are flowers & snowflakes & nature ~
I want to send you a “caring” emoji, but I don’t know how to on TH-cam! lol You’re doing a fab job and we’re your farm may not be the neatest but you are the best! Your animals all love and respect you (except maybe those goats, lol) and that’s what counts! Everyone is fed and taken care of by someone who wasn’t raised on a farm. What an incredible feat that is. To learn a whole new life, that entails keeping other things alive! You’re doing great! Love you
"Clutter" and "chaos" add character!!! As long as your animals are safe and well taken care of, does it really matter???... Lol... I'm OCD so I like things organized... But I still understand... I hang on to things because yeah, you never know if you might need something!!! What happened to the old hoop coop bars??? Oh... and what exactly did you think was in that small box??? 😂😂😂
I'm ADHD and it can be very disorganized to other people, but to me, it's organized chaos. I'm a big one for making up lists for the things I'd like to accomplish in that day if I can. At least with my list, I can bounce around from thing to thing to my hearts content. Things on the list get taken care of, and I don't have to stress about it. I have also finally learned that it's ok to move things over to the next day because it will still be there later when i return to it. I also don't write up another list until everything on the original list is done. Sometimes, it could take a day or two, and sometimes, it can take me a week or more. To me, as long as things are being marked of eventually, then it's all good. It has taken me a very long time to get to this point to where I no longer get extremely overwhelmed that I just shut down and don't do anything. This is how I manage my ADHD anyway.
One of the things that helped me the most was watching the Clutterbug (on TH-cam) She helped me understand that not everyone has the same organizational style. She breaks it down into 4 bugs (styles). Once you find your style you’ll be able to create better systems that fit you. You may be a Butterfly. They require a very different organizational set-up.
I have a ADHD son who does the same thing! I overlook most of his messiness because he is such a talented woodworker and welder that it outweighs the negatives.
I thought the same thing! I have ADHD and I'm a bit of a tornado. I can come back later and clean up, but I rarely do it the first time. Brain go too fast.
Grace, so glad you said that. I have been working on giving myself grace, and giving others grace as well. It’s a beautiful thought and a beautiful word and I am really great at beating myself up and beating myself down for anything. But grace but understanding but love and kindness to oneself is wholly needed. We’re all allowed a little grace and more than we give ourselves. Thank you, Morgan.
Excellent reflections… you keep “optimizing” the way your farming, such as the new area for the “ladies” this winter, one large “fowl” barn vs many small ones etc… and now you are “dealing with the dumpster”…… On balance, I’ve come to see that being organized, saves time…
I can totally relate..ugh, but..I'm ocd organized. Disorganization is somewhat comfortable but unbelievably stressful, everything becomes just part of the scenery BUT it's altogether crazy and dysfunctional..sure can relate Mr. M..😢
the scene you had in one of your videos last winter was so beautiful ~ the new barn at nite with its lites glowing on the snow ~ i thot of it as a wonderful xmas card ~
I LOVE the way your farm looks!! You have NO helpers, your animals are happy and, did you know........ Those with extra neat farms and houses have mental issues that you certainly don't have. I know I'm going to be hammered by many for this comment but I'd much rather be like you and have your personality and skills. You are amazing just the way you are. Lots of love & light from a couch potato in Cape Town.😂
the best compliment i ever got when i was 19 was ' dont ever change ' given to me by a woman where i was renting a room in her house while going to college ~ it has kept me grounded my whole life ~
You have many strengths. 1) Who - when raging floods came through his neighborhood but didn't hurt him as much as others - led a whole effort to get donations for his neighbors who were tremendously hurt? 2) Who - when he was exasperated with his pup's behavior and also when she was injured - consulted with a trainer in the first instance and, in the second instance, made sure she had the medical care she needed, patiently helped her recover, and refused to give up on her? 3) Who - when he recognized that one of his ducks was blind - accepted her disability and allowed her to adapt and make her own way within the flock? STRENGTHS: EMPATHY, RESPONSIBILITY, PATIENCE, AND LOVE The 'who' in each of these instances was you, Morgan; and you have demonstrated these strengths and more time and time again. And, yes, these strengths, unlike keeping things neat and tidy that are tangible, are intangible. But they are just as real; and what's more, not everyone possesses them. Keep being authentically true to who you are, and don't worry about being who you are not.
Hear! Hear!
Amen!
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Amen, amen, AMEN!!!
Well said
My two mottos… “I might need that some day…” and “that might be worth something someday.” Both of which I acquired from my grandmother who lived through the Great Depression.
This is totally fine as long as you have the space and the clutter doesn’t interfere with other people
Same. My great aunt & uncle were newlyweds during the depression and imparted the same way of thinking.
Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or go without.
Along with the normal scrimping, he would keep empty cereal boxes, to use the paperboard for woodworking templates. When I was little, she had me wear bread bags over my shoes to keep them dry when I played outside in the snow.
Gonna have to work on that.
Fun fact: The Great Depression never ended. And as long as the national debt exists, it will remain that way. Every taxpayer in this country is on the hook for 200,000 dollars. That is your, if you are a taxpayer, personal share of the national debt. And our national debt was created as a result of the great depression. And so, until that national debt is paid off, we are still in the great depression.
Fun fact: When the boomers die off, that number is going to balloon. Because they aren't paying it, and there are more of them. A LOT MORE OF THEM. So when they die, they will stop being tax payers. And so, you will take on what they could not, or would not. And if Gen X doesn't pay it, the same thing will happen to the Millennials. And then Gen Z. And then Gen Alpha.
As you can see, the apocalypse is actually knocking on your door right now. Things are about to come crumbling down. And it is more real than you'd like to admit. And it is going to happen faster than realize.
I do tend to get rid of things I haven't used for a while but there is one thing I have bought three times - a damn bundt pan. Go figure. The last time I bought the fourth one - I still have - oh and don't use!
I mean, it's how my stepdads farm was. As long as it works and the animals and you are healthy and safe, you're good.
I mean, he did have two calves die on the farm this year... And given the small population on the farm, two deaths is a MAJOR blow. Devastating, even. He has taken measures since then. But "healthy and safe" is not something I would apply until birthing season next year.
@@danielduncan6806 He found the reason, nutrient deficiency that the calves needed lacking in the grass for the mothers prior to calving, and now supplements his calves. The state of the farm is NOT the cause. Not all farms are so organised and pristine!
I was an organized, tidy, straight A student. Then I got married & had my sons. #1 son is a disorganized, messy, distracted, happy go lucky guy. Drove me nuts. I decided every day I would assign him one small clean up task & I inspected after he said he was done. I never expected perfection. This was our life for 2+ decades. He is now 45 & married with 1 son. And at Thanksgiving he thanked me for guiding him through picking a task & finishing it. He is not perfect but he is not a cluttered slob. His home & yard are acceptable & looks good when I'm over. His wife thanks me, but most important my son is grateful for the mother who guided him.
From a fellow Vermonter- thank you for this video! I'm often ashamed to show my humble facilities because they aren't pretty. I also have a list of little things I put off doing because they "aren't worth addressing at this time" 😅There are always higher priorities! I appreciate you sharing this so openly! ( love the barfing cat😂😂)
Also, I just want to say I really admire your skills as a communicator and storyteller. You do a great job sharing ideas and I love to watch how you do it. Anyway, thanks for sharing this!
You said you think we're silently judging you in the comments but quite the opposite! I am amazed by how much you know, what you can do, your kindness, your commitment to your farm AND your audience ence at the same time!!! As a fellow ADHDer I watch in amazement how you can manage and succeed at so much. I am inspired by you and your life and hope I could get to your level one day!
Years ago, a customer of mine thought he was going to impart some great wisdom to me by telling me that he always throws out anything that he is no longer using, so that his home was always neat and tidy. I quickly shot that down, saying that only works for people who have a lot of EXTRA money.
If you always have extra money to spend on buying anything you want when you need it, then you can afford to throw out old stuff you are not currently using. I've always had a good instinct for what items I might possibly use in the future, so I keep those things, and many times over the years they have come in handy. Yes, I am annoyed that I have so much stuff, but it's all just too useful. Once a year, I would go thru everything and organize it all, and yes, throw out a few things that I was certain I would never need. It's worked well.
Also, I actually have gotten quite bored and annoyed with the channels that try to hide all of their messes and make everything look perfect for their videos. I've unsubscribed from all of those. When you make your garden look absolutely perfect and leave one tiny leaf to hold up in your video to say that you are going to let that compost in your garden . . . . um . . . right . . . . sure . . . . not a single other cutting in the entire huge, perfect, garden and just this one little leaf is going to be left to compost, I'm actually not impressed. I prefer the real thing, and such a video is not the real thing.
By the way, your channel is one of my favorites. I always wanted to live on a farm when I was young and I feel like I'm right there with you when I watch your videos. You have a great knack for providing different camera angles and composing your content in a variety of ways. It amazes me that you are so talented in so very many different skills.
I understand all too well, I have a housemate who is like that whereas I keep and use until it is not descent anymore and yes, have ben accused of being a hoarder.
Doesn;t mean it has to laying around rotting, that’s what sheds and barns are for or at least a covered area. It doesn’t have to look like the Clampits live there, some people are either lazy or like messy.
Much better than throwing out things you don't need is considering more carefully whether you need them when buying them in the first place, and what is their lifetime
👍💯%!!!
i have always been bored by commercials telling you about a new and/or better product ~ yah hows an electric toothbrush work when camping ~
Somewhere around here I have a T-shirt that says, “Disorganization is a sign of genius.” It no longer fits me, but it brings me joy! So according to Marie Kando, it’s fine to keep it. However, my iron and ironing board do not spark joy, and neither do my bills, so following Marie Kando’s advice, I should throw them out! I’ve learned that what other people think I should do probably won’t work for me, and they should just mind their own business! It’s so much easier to be myself than to strive to meet others’ expectations.
I don't think anyone in my world ever said these things to me, yet I have this mentality 🤷♀️
I understand the point you're trying to make and you're right, but just to clarify, Marie Kondo does not tell people they should throw out useful things they need because they don't "spark joy." Her approach to decluttering just helps people acknowledge that we get emotionally attached to our things and it can make it really difficult to get rid of stuff that we should let go of; it helps people be honest with themselves about how they feel about their belongings, and how to deal with those feelings when they're trying to declutter or organize.
Oh thank you for covering this embarrassing topic. My house looks like a barn, because I need a barn to store all my outdoor planting equipment and supplies. Instead it's all on rolling wire shelves in the great room ... with overflow on the kitchen counters. That's the excuse I'm sticking with. Good thing I live alone, and the dogs don't mind.
I have a dal mix and she Does mind. Literally she shames me into being more tidy 😂 her side eye is withering.
@@jennabarna2353
" Does she bite? "
"It's worse. She judges."
Morgan, no judgement here. I've been married to a woman who lives in piles of stuff for 50 years. I'm the opposite. Everything in my part of our living arrangement is neat and organized. I don't touch her piles and she leaves my stuff alone. She has so many other amazing gifts and talents that to live with a little mess here and there is nothing. Love your videos.
Yes I grew up in a chaos clutter house - you can go one of two ways. I became an OR nurse and therefore a neat freak slighly OCD. Recently moved back into my parents house and the disorganisation drove me crazy. It doesnt help that its a tiny house and my dad is a hoarder. I am a hoarder but with military precision.
Those two are what i call 'dumpers'. They dont want to make a place for anything and cant categorise, so the next object they dont want in the next 24 hours just gets dumped on top of the last object they wont want to use until it's totally covered up. Many things they have 3 of, purely because they cant find and and go buy a new one, then lose that in the mess. I dont know how people can live like that! They are getting old and I have now found a solution for all the drink tins and bottles of water rolling around ON THE STAIRS ffs.
@@sparkyroots369 my mom thru out my jean beliveau autographed hockey stick as well as my tv guide collection that i started saving from the 1st issue ~
I love your videos! You’re just wired that way. I’m adhd too. You can stress about it or go with the chaos! It used to drive my husband crazy but he’s still here 33 years later! You have tons of strengths ! Don’t beat yourself up for not being good at everything…I don’t know anyone who is. Keep up the awesome videos!
Yes. I relate to all of it. I even have the dumpster fire farm. But my 2 additional reasons are TIME and MONEY. I need both to build the organization structures and fill them. And it's amazing how much money I saved by using stuff I have laying around. My friends say throw it out and buy it when you need it. Maybe they can afford to, but I can't.
Yeah,and when you need it ,you realize you did throw it out.
Possibly, give it away to folks who do need these small quantities.
As someone who lives basically just short of the countryside here in the UK I assume it's for the same reasons - most stuff is DIY, it doesn't have to look pretty, there's no HOA, everything is function over form, it's not a linear job where you know how everything will work all the time
Additionally, some of the things you buy will not work as advertised or last as long as advertised
Often on an older farmstead there are more things that need to be done than there are hours in the day/year to do them. Sometimes, you just have to prioritize. 😂
That's funny you mentioned leaving the chickens feeders out, I had 3 chicken feeders sitting out since summer that I walked by everyday and finally picked up yesterday.. Idk why it took me so long🙃 I have piles of stuff strewn throughout the property but each pile will/does have a purpose.. 😜
Fellow messy guy here (living solo). The best thing I ever did was hiring a cleaning service (maid) that comes every 2 weeks. Since I pay for cleaning, not putting stuff away, it forces me to put stuff away every 2 weeks before she comes. It has worked for me. Actually, she will come tomorrow - so - time to put stuff away...
Once you started talking about the paper shoving in the backpack hoping for the best, i instant got a flashback about torn homework on the bottom of my backpack 😅
We are all works in progress. Thank you for the honesty and encouragement🙂 if others are bothered by the mess they can pitch in and organize it.
Better yet they can pitch in and do some physical labor.
@@terrimartinez1153 and organize as they go🙂
Others usually want to throw it away.
I don't think any far needs to be show model ready. But I would recommend painting your long term infrastructure. A wood fence is good for about 9 years, but a painted wood fence is closer to 20. So the things you want to keep long term, like the wood poles for the gate, need a little maintenance care. It saves a ton of work, long term
You've described my life. The most frustating thing is that the People around me can't understand. But there is one advantage: when I finally find the motivation to do it, I am three to four times more efficient than when I don't have the motivation.
imho that Marie Kongo book ends up being clutter. You do a tremendous amount of work between doing what needs doing daily on the farm itself, being a conscientious steward to every living creature on the farm, and then the social media, marketing, writing books, as well as tending to your relationship with your wife. Really a tremendous amount of work for one person. Play to your strengths!
yes thats so true hey ~ someone once said that if any of the self help books worked there wouldnt be so many of them ~
I understand the struggle. I don't have a farm, but my brain is vastly unhelpful with certain things. Forgetting to do things, until the moment that it is literally impossible to do, then repeating that cycle for days or weeks. Dirty dishes (no more than like 3 at a time) that become invisible to my eyes like your chicken feeders for you, then the shame kicks in until I can't take it anymore and get them dealt with. Wanting to clean but seeming to be incapable until one day, no matter what I'm in the middle of doing, brain says CLEAN NOW, and things magically get done. It's frustrating and I beat myself up ALL THE TIME, almost every day.
But you are one of the most kind and thoughtful people I see on the internet. The things you have done to help your neighbors and community at large, are wonderful!! The love and patience you show all your animals is amazing and I think you are pretty darn great!
Thank you Morgan, I needed this today.
When I watch all that you do daily with your farm chores, I think you are amazing. Remember, any good soccer coach would tell you, “kicking yourself isn’t part of the game”❤️
Morgan I’m organized to a fault. My family think I’m nuts. You my friend are an amazing person and life is never a mistake but yet another opportunity to get the lessons right. No worries and I hope your audience is not judging you ever. It’s not our place. Stay true Morgan. We will keep watching.❤
Thank you for always making us happy
You do have a sloppy farm. You are so very honest. You know what needs to be done but you know your weaknesses. I love your channel and all the wonderful content. I sent my granddaughter the video you made with the fox and bear on gratitude. She loved it and was focused the whole video. She is 5 yrs old. Keep up your great work Morgan Merry Christmas to you and Alison 🎄🕯️
Not being tidy is just part of being busy, doesn't hurt much in the long run. But a few gallons of paint/stain would go a long way for appearance and preservation. Like that raw wood barn patch that's been driving me crazy since forever.
Morgan must be me in the future because I am nodding my head to everything he says unbelievably relatable
Thanks again for sharing more of that Gold Shaw Farm heart!!!
It is SO appreciated!
I've watched you from the beginning, and your property has always looked fantastic! You owe no-one an explanation as to why it looks the way it does!
ThisYou need to have it function efficiently for your needs. And the needs of your animals.
I love learning along with you!
I'm seriously ADHD myself. Maybe that's why I love learning with you. I understand how busy your brain is. And how lacking control of that executive function can be overwhelming. I gave up. I quit fighting it and laugh along now at how I go about life.
You're commentary would not be the entertaining look into the minds of the animals without that ADHD! I'm so happy you post your inner monologue!!! It's fun!
Well said.
& thanks for just saring & showing more of that gold shaw farm ~
I am OCD and hyper organized, but my 22-year-old daughter is very similar to you, and it can drive me crazy at times. Thanks for sharing it really helps, and I will share with her!
Morgan, my dad was a farmer down in MS. Besides keeping all the various stuff for future parts, etc., he also rode the "chaos wave" between organization and entropy. So your video was very familiar. Those traits are double edged swords ... as much strengths in other contexts as weaknesses in say neatness. Like you said, don't beat yourself up! In many ways, they make you the excellent, relatable story teller that you are!
my grandfather had a farm in drumheller southern alberta ~ his machine shop was crazy full & busy of everything he needed ~ it was /may be the last structure on the farm as a second cousin farms grandpas land
now & probably still uses stuff in there ~
Most Farms are messy, or have messy areas. You do a great job showing us the messy as well as the 'prettified' images.
Yes.. they are. I follow a lot of farm channels and it's funny how many publicly apologize when their little piles come into view. Because there are people who always criticize them about it. The only one I've never heard apologize is Otto Kilcher,from Akaska The Last Frontier Fame. But he always say he saves everything because he doesn't know when he'll need it,
Pablo`s reaction is priceless lol
Just means you've got umpteen projects going on at once. You're improving the property! 😊
Even a little homestead is too much work for two people. If you get behind just once, that’s it…you never catch up. Your job is to not let the mess bother you. It’s hard and in my case, can’t really can’t be done but being miserable is not an option either. I’m finding that everything becomes a frickin’ science project and all this learning takes time. “Too busy and distracted” That’s about the size of it.
DUDE... you have a hard job! you be a HARD WORKING MAN! who could judge you? except maybe yourself.
Use a cattle panel and bend it over to create an arch, use zip ties to anchor it to your rails and throw a thick tarp over it for the winter 🐮🥶 ❄️ . You can make one for the hay also to keep it dry and out of the snow ❄️. Good 👍🏻 luck 🍀!
the reasons some of my clutter is around the farm is I am older - and by the time the important stuff is done - my back can be near to seizing up so I have to just things where they are and make it back inside
I'm a retired middle school teacher and I recognize your style of "jamming" everything in the backpack or locker. Plenty of those kids were smart and friendly and popular and as frustrated by their lack of organization as were their parents and teachers. (The rushed and crowded nature of many schools didn't help, either.) I knew that many of these kids would grow up to be successful and happy adults and you're one proof of that.
You actually just saved me from making the same mistake with the cattle panels so thanks for that
I'm so glad you made this video, it can feel extremely isolating on the internet as a farmer when you look at what other people are doing and you see their pristine sheds and barns and coops whereas we're barely held together.
Watching you trying to figure things out gives me a sense that I am not alone. Trial and error and making mistakes is not failure but is part of learning.
Your animals are in fantastic shape!! Healthy & loved. Your farm is beautiful in my eyes!!
The adorable Mrs. Shaw would be happier if you built her a sunny she-shed and a private little garden patio where she can keep it aesthetically pleasing.
My friend once gave me a sign that said: CREATIVE MINDS ARE SELDOM TIDY" So true! But beside being creative I am a nature photographer who needed to train my eye to see anything out of place. You can be both intellectually active and still pinpoint problems and arrange by type. A few things picked up daily at a time and organization becomes a creative opportunity and fun.
This was actually helpful. Thanks Morgan! And I'll be looking forward to seeing the cattle panels going up! 😁👍👏
I was waiting for the strengths listing .. that is important for you to say out loud and own and feel good about. 😊❤
Really nice self reflective honest video.
I’m very similar and in trying to turn over a new leaf I am using the mantra ‘don’t put it down put it away’
I've had city transplant neighbour call my homestead "filth" while she was complaining about my birds being loud.
She has no issue dumping her grass clippings on literal edge of her property so it falls onto someone else's.
I'd rather my "filth" being self contained than my landscaping requiring me to bring others down.
We all have faults. Accept them, give yourself a break. you're doing amazing job, you're doing with a lot of us can't do. More power to you
love your honestty and thanks for sharing the challenges .. love the program!
I feel your pain, Morgan. I have the same issue in my home! Now that I’m retired, I can’t blame lack of time due to working! 😂😂😂😂😂
There are benders that people use to make hoop houses. You would use 1 3/8 top rail fence tube.
Morgan, your being you is what is so great. You are doing a wonderful job with your farm, your animals and your life. Keep at it. We love you!
now i REALLY want a full version of this song! NEED NOW!
THIS PLEASE
The reason you are messy is also why you are a great storyteller!
Does any one else have trouble keeping their books from getting dogeared? 😝
Generally one does what most brings them joy first. Try blocking off time every week take Wednesday from 1-3 pm to pick up & put away what you can in that time frame. That way it doesn't get out of control. Put away clean each season. Thanks for being open with your short comings, we all have them.
When I assign a clean up time, something happens. Chickens get loose, doctor appointment that can't be any other time, storming, health (a day I can't walk well), sick animal.....
@hoosierpioneer ..,right. I tend to have to write l everything I need to do. And then I still forget or something comes up. Best solution I've come up with is plan to do only one of those things that i keep putting off and doing it within a set but flexible time frame. This weekend's project will be paint my bathroom cabinet.its a small project that won't take too long,but that i have put off for 2 years.
I struggle with all the same issues…”put away clean” is the best thing, and feels so good when you get to unwrap that gift to your future self. It’s not always easy to do, but when I think about it in that way, it’s rewarding now as well.
@@hoosierpioneer Even if you could only actually do 1/3 or 1/2 of those clean up sessions you'd still get a lot done over time. I don't have a farm or any kind of big space, but I've learned that a lot of seemingly large cleanup tasks can be done in 1-2 hour block of time.
No silent judging! Great job on all of this. 😁
We are all wired differently, and sometimes they interfere in our lives and other times no difference. Being organized is good but chaos is good also. You are just fine. We love you for you.
I am exactly the same way. Thank you for reminding me to give myself grace
Your video today was real life and when you mentioned your ADHD it explained so much. Keep up the good work, as long as your animals are happy, you're doing everyou should ❤
My farm started off a little organized and I grew too fast and mess took over. So now I’m recalibrating, cleaning up and trying for a reset. Honestly my entire life has been like this. So many resets. I think I’m messier than you, Morgan. I’m always blown away by all you do. I do things all by myself like you and I’m sad every day I don’t have basic mechanic, plumbing, electrical and carpenter skills. We do the best we can and learn as much as can. I think we are ambitious, creative and love to experiment. Farming is learning and it’s fun and it’s messy. I wish you peace with your mess and definitely for me too💚
Morgan you are my inspiration to accept who I am. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Keep up keeping up. XXOO
Fellow small farmer also in Vermont and I hear you loud and clear. Everything you said is true and even when you try to be organized animals don't leave things alone for you to accomplish that. Additionally, like you mentioned priorities shift all the time in unpredictable ways and that pile of fencing that you were going to clean up isn't as important as dealing with the leaky roof or the sick animal and so we put it off because it's not as important. I think you do a really great job. Been watching your videos from the very beginning.
That school paper analogy was perfect... I need a neat folder 😅
Morgan , old time farmers used a section inside the barn to house their collection of old parts & stuff. or an extension like shed off the side of the barn. But you turned your barn into a car garage/ man cave.. so you still need a structure to house your water pipe pieces, fence stakes, electrical cords,, and all the other stuff you need to hang on to. but it’s easiest to keep track of all the stuff when it’s all in 1 spot or structure
yes my farmer grandfather had a buildin on the farm called the machine shop ~
my grandfather had a farm in drumheller southern alberta ~ his machine shop was crazy full & busy of everything he needed ~ it was /may be the last structure on the farm as a second cousin farms grandpas land
now & probably still uses stuff in there ~
i was riding on my tall guy cousins shoulder & we went into the machine shop at nite without lites because we were playing hide & go seek with grandma & my head ran into a chain hanging down & i freaked & scared myself ~ we were teenagers at the tyme ~
As an individual with the same issues thanks for the honesty it refreshing.
I feel that way about a lot of things sometimes organization and keeping things like immaculate is not my thing but I try
as long as the animals/crops are good. it don’t matter what it looks like!
So enjoyed this!! Yeah, I have "piles" or "dysfunctional heated water dishes" stacked up here and there. And I think, "You know, I oughta cut the cords on those dishes and then just use them for water in the summer!" Most are still on food shelters collecting rain water and leaves. :) Love also the positive comments made about you before I posted....you do bring a smile to a myriad of faces!!
Man, I needed this video today. Winter ALWAYS gets me. Mud, no foliage and wet just always makes the farm feel so much messier and innately i don't like mess BUT for all the points you've made, there's always a degree of dumpster fire!
LOL! I can't believe there's a "my farm looks like a dumpster fire" song! But nobody expects a working farm to look pretty, unless it belongs to Martha Stewart. Thanks for posting this little bit of laughter, Morgan. 😄 Ii should be required viewing for all aspiring homesteaders.
Morgan, oh, Morgan, thank you for fessing up about being a slob because you are much like me, although not nearly as bad. Thank you for also being much more forth rite and honest. By watching you, I actually do get better at addressing the multitude of my eyesores, messiness, and short sightedness. One of the many good traits that you have to balance off your messy clutter is that you have many creative skills and technical understanding like story telling, and you incorporate drones and music to add to your cleverness. You also have a generous heart, much patience, and unflinching determination to help your neighbors and the world around you. Keep being your authentic self, while keeping those passionate fires burning within. You are a good person, a kind soul, and a wonderful inspiration for so many people who you connect with. Cheers.
I feel what you are saying. Im always questioning what im doing. Realistic i would say im a 5 in a lot of stuff. Some things i excel in like seeing things globally. I know a lot to know i know nothing. But when i have a look at what a have, i see im doing oke. My wife and child are not afraid and say what they want to say. My dog is always puting his nose in everything and i think why is that. We give eachother including the animals room to be your self. Just gently steering and that counts for me to. Never to old to learn. But sometimes its difficult to see what your doing right/ good. Thats telling me your are real grounded and wants to improve altime. Knowing that your not that tidy, makes you notice it and you will adjust to that insight and makes you a litle but more neat. Really liking your spirit though. Just keep on going. ❤😂😊
Great content you nailed it what is the name of that dumpster fire song? Hilarious!!!! Every farm that's legit in rural America is yes a mess with broken-down junk everywhere a pile of scrap somewhere parts and pieces for unfinished projects. The only farms I have been on that are not that way are bank farms that have so much debt but everything is brand new with perfect shops but the bank owns them. Just been my experience on probably 50 different homesteads to huge farms.
I learned this from Sandi Brock, a Canadian generational farmer who raises sheep. She’s shown so many times how not throwing things away comes in handy. The cording for her straw gets reused to lash gates together for pens. Random bits of stuff become braces for wobbly lambs. She’s an excellent example of “yesterday’s trash is today’s tools”
I think I might have a solution! What about a series next year? Every week, make a video and dedicate a week to organizing or cleaning up an area. This might motivate you. At the end of the year, you would have 52 videos and 52 areas of the farm that have been improved to help you save time with farm chores, which I’d say is the overall goal
And!!!!! Maybe the proceeds from those videos go towards a new (or new to you) piece of equipment or tool (s) you might need for the farm!
The pressure would cause me to procrastinate😂
and keep a daily log as well as writing a novel about it ~ complete with illustrations & step by step manual guides for each project ~ make a big flow chart or rather draw out each step scene by scene like they do for movies ~ a sequence ~ & follow your astrology so you know when tymes are auspicious ~
Your channel is the ONLY farming channel I watch. I tell TH-cam to not recommend any others.
You're awesome Morgan, and I'm amazed what you've accomplished. You've inspired me to make the best of my distracted and disorderly self
Pablo puking was the best!!❤❤😂😂
I’d love to watch a video of you just cleaning up the barn or those problems spots you’ve talked about. Sometimes I need someone there for me to focus on doing tasks I brush past normally
My parents run a farm. It’s not going to be perfect and clutter free and tidy! Especially in the winter! There is always some kind of gadget or gizmo, on the back porch. Usually it’s because my stepfather needs to fix it or if it freezes it will definitely break. My mom and he are always fixing some sort of contraption be at the disc harrow, the combine, Or The Tractor! It’s not easy and you can’t keep up with everything, but I can only speak for myself and I am very grateful for the work that you are doing
Their is no such thing as a "perfect anything". Your farm is real and its alot of work and your talent in story tellingis priceless. Thank you for hte wonderful person you are and most important your honesty
no perfect anything i totally agree & dont understand why people even use the word as i find that confusing ~
the only perfect things to me are flowers & snowflakes & nature ~
I want to send you a “caring” emoji, but I don’t know how to on TH-cam! lol
You’re doing a fab job and we’re your farm may not be the neatest but you are the best! Your animals all love and respect you (except maybe those goats, lol) and that’s what counts! Everyone is fed and taken care of by someone who wasn’t raised on a farm. What an incredible feat that is. To learn a whole new life, that entails keeping other things alive! You’re doing great! Love you
Everything that you said was interesting. Being a little bit messy is fine. I definitely like being organized, I like to organize things.
I’m so glad you showed that you picked up the green sprinkler after picking up the hoses, my OCD was screaming “you forgot the green thing” 😂
"Clutter" and "chaos" add character!!! As long as your animals are safe and well taken care of, does it really matter???... Lol... I'm OCD so I like things organized... But I still understand... I hang on to things because yeah, you never know if you might need something!!!
What happened to the old hoop coop bars??? Oh... and what exactly did you think was in that small box??? 😂😂😂
To be fair, I would probably make the same mistake.
I'm ADHD and it can be very disorganized to other people, but to me, it's organized chaos. I'm a big one for making up lists for the things I'd like to accomplish in that day if I can. At least with my list, I can bounce around from thing to thing to my hearts content. Things on the list get taken care of, and I don't have to stress about it. I have also finally learned that it's ok to move things over to the next day because it will still be there later when i return to it. I also don't write up another list until everything on the original list is done. Sometimes, it could take a day or two, and sometimes, it can take me a week or more. To me, as long as things are being marked of eventually, then it's all good. It has taken me a very long time to get to this point to where I no longer get extremely overwhelmed that I just shut down and don't do anything.
This is how I manage my ADHD anyway.
We've all found ways to cope 😊
i like making lists of lists ~
One of the things that helped me the most was watching the Clutterbug (on TH-cam) She helped me understand that not everyone has the same organizational style. She breaks it down into 4 bugs (styles). Once you find your style you’ll be able to create better systems that fit you. You may be a Butterfly. They require a very different organizational set-up.
No judgment here. I can so relate to your way of doing things.
I have a ADHD son who does the same thing! I overlook most of his messiness because he is such a talented woodworker and welder that it outweighs the negatives.
I thought the same thing! I have ADHD and I'm a bit of a tornado. I can come back later and clean up, but I rarely do it the first time. Brain go too fast.
Grace, so glad you said that. I have been working on giving myself grace, and giving others grace as well. It’s a beautiful thought and a beautiful word and I am really great at beating myself up and beating myself down for anything. But grace but understanding but love and kindness to oneself is wholly needed. We’re all allowed a little grace and more than we give ourselves. Thank you, Morgan.
Excellent reflections… you keep “optimizing” the way your farming, such as the new area for the “ladies” this winter, one large “fowl” barn vs many small ones etc… and now you are “dealing with the dumpster”…… On balance, I’ve come to see that being organized, saves time…
0:32 I love it already!!!😁😁😁
Yes 😅. Very real .thankyou .
Thank you! You make me feel so much better about myself. Send it to my son to maybe he'll relax a little bit....
I can totally relate..ugh, but..I'm ocd organized. Disorganization is somewhat comfortable but unbelievably stressful, everything becomes just part of the scenery BUT it's altogether crazy and dysfunctional..sure can relate Mr. M..😢
Make checklists, spreadsheets, and organization apps. These are learned skills
I've never related so much to one of your videos
the scene you had in one of your videos last winter was so beautiful ~ the new barn at nite with its lites glowing on the snow ~ i thot of it as a wonderful xmas card ~
I LOVE the way your farm looks!! You have NO helpers, your animals are happy and, did you know........
Those with extra neat farms and houses have mental issues that you certainly don't have. I know I'm going to be hammered by many for this comment but I'd much rather be like you and have your personality and skills. You are amazing just the way you are. Lots of love & light from a couch potato in Cape Town.😂
the best compliment i ever got when i was 19 was ' dont ever change ' given to me by a woman where i was renting a room in her house while going to college ~ it has kept me grounded my whole life ~