@@JohnnyFD Johnny, показывай свои публикации киевлянам, они это оценят. Показываешь Киев, чтобы собрать лайки на своём канале, съезди в Донецк и возьми интервью у местных жителей.
I agree with you that good friends around you is what really matters, but I thought the most poignant scene is at the beginning when the older couple were walking arm in arm along the street in front of you and then you followed them because they knew best about where to step as they walked through the snow and ice, then you directed them around the puddle. I was thinking about how they might have expected these years to be their time to reflect on a life well lived but instead they are having to deal with the consequences of war and a loss of basic services. People are resilient yes, but there does come a time when you shouldn't have to endure hardship. We often talk about the next generation and how they must grow up in a better place, but older people need better living conditions now.
I truly hope that those who are still living there are doing so with full knowledge of the situation and the desire to stay and resist, and not because they didn't have the opportunity to leave.
Probably, the people in the villages have the advantage. They are prepared with wood, wood stoves, preserved foods and gardens, reserves of flour, salt, sugar, yeast. They are ready for a harsh winter.
There are many abandoned little cottages in Ukraine. There is a channel called - Hashchi (Thickets), (scruffy areas of trees). They used to make videos of them visiting these places, before the invasion. Mostly it was in Ukrainian, which I couldn't translate, and I don't speak. But it was interesting to see the places. Maybe worth checking out for someone wanting to live more off grid. The cottages had these amazing brick stoves that people cooked on. But there was often a place to sleep on as well if it got really cold, or the person was frail. Operator Starsky mentioned these stoves in one of his videos. What people did before gas and electricity. You need to check with Brandon for babushkas tips on keeping warm in the old days. Interesting to see Kyiv, and your friends having a lovely meal together.
I love Pavlo from Ukraine I have been following him before the Ukraine war such a sweet guy. I have seen this video of him showing how he is getting on in Ukraine.
in the end reporter shows residence house in Vushorod and declares its dangerously close to biggest nuclear power plant in Europe which is actually at least 600 km to the south from the actual house!!! That’s what I’ve noticed Johnny during this war - media making a huge drama, yes of course it’s good otherwise how to get weapon help from around the world, but many people are suffering mentally because of such news - everyday end of the world in UA
you need ot find your self a deep cycle battery ( car battery size) and a charger with also a solar panel to put on your window. to give you some power for charging and basic light i find usb ring lights very good . btw loving these blogs and we all know you love ukraine and this will be your home. there is nothing like home no matter how hard it is. these vlog type video's are some of your best content.
Here's my plov recipe. 3 chopped up white onions, 6 chopped up sweet carrots. Fry those up in vegetable oil until they are all soft. They put in the chicken (more oil if needed) and fry it up until it's brown. Then put in 2 cups of uncooked rice and 8 cloves of garlic and a tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil until the chicken and rice are fully cooked. Voila, you have heaven!
Here in Finland, they are telling us this winter we will have rolling blackouts. We bought a gas butane professional stove so we can cook. We have tons of candles. I want to get a Jackery.
Good to see you smiling, even in the face of adversity. Especially those bloody lockers!! I had similar situation when I’d find myself in Poland, smiling for no reason, just because I was happy inside. It’s a good feeling
Johnny, if it is not warm enough at night. Get a couple of plastic 2 liter soft drink bottles and fill it with hot water and use it as a hot water bottle for warmth. ( wrap in blanket to release heat slowly )
Who we? Billions of People on Earth are fed up by jew comedian begging billions and getting richer. Stop fascist parades with svastika in kyev and prepare for peacetalks
If the Ukraine is your happy place during war and winter then you are on a winner. Will be wonderful when this is over and you can concentrate on your future. To be fair you have met some amazing people in the Ukraine.
is it just me or the audio volume is too low? I had to crank my speakers to the max to make out the speech. Anyway, stay safe and keep up the good work!
I disagree with you. Almost everywhere, except for areas of active military operations, there is light for 2-6 hours a day. The problem is that Russia is destroying our electrical substations, and there have been several attacks on the largest hydroelectric power plants and thermal power plants.
Beautiful home. Such beautiful view outside your window. As someone who’s unhappy where I’m at I can tell you happiness is important and makes all the difference. No matter how much money you have or where you are if you are happy you can make anything work. Mental health is so important. Just this week we had a mass shooting down the street from my apartment. The guy took 6 lives and injured others because of mental health reasons and not being happy and whole within himself. So it’s important be happy be well and have fun!
Yes big credit to you Johnny for going back home to Kyiv…….. you could of gone anywhere you wanted…….. but you went home…….home is where the heart is for sure ! Keep posting so we can all see what’s going on out there. Stay safe buddy.
Yes all that matters is family😘 friends not material possessions or buildings it's the good people and our pets animals nature and our planet 🌏🧡🙏keep safe Johnny love from Australia 🇦🇺 💙
Learned this on another TH-cam channel. Find some shortning like Crisco and then fill a mason jar with it. Place a cheap candle in the center and light. This should give you 7 - 8 weeks of light. Add a metal shield around it and it will give you heat. I should try and find you the link.
As a Californian, the 'sunny life isn't everything' comment made total sense to me. Sometimes we like a cold, wet winter and having to walk everywhere in it. 😆
Prepare for a time when you won't have heat in your apartment. I sincerely hope it won't happen. Your fall back needs to been strategies to heat your apartment with alternative energy sources and/or places to go outside the city to be warm.
My Emergency Kitchen consists of an outdoor cast iron oven that burns coals and wood. But I could easily put an alcohol burner in it and cook with alcohol. I also have the CampChef 3 burner gas outdoor stove and an outdoor utility sink. My emergency kit is for after hurricane use. If I were in a place where it was snowing and there was no electricity I'd be using a solar farm, wind farm and using a combination of batteries to power my appliances and using alcohol burners with Firebox to cook because that's a very clean way to make a meal with relatively inexpensive fuel. I'd also set up an outdoor furnace that feeds hot air through a pipe that goes under the floor to heat the floor. Keep the snow off my solar panels with regular cleaning just as those who sweep the streets and sidewalks to remove snow; similarly, would do the same to keep the snow off the solar panels and I'd likely rig a heater on the panels to help melt the ice for self cleaning purposes. I'd use a minimum 400W panels daisy chained with 20 panels and not the 100 or 200 Watt panels to give 8,000 Watts of energy without a gas generator and store the excess electricity in car batteries or solar batteries for night time use so 4,000 Watts could be used during the day and 4000Watts would charge my batteries for evening use when it is dark. My priority would be lights and heating so those panels would be powering my heater, lights and when needed my electric cooking appliances.
Another great video Johnny. Big kudos to you for going back to Kyiv. Pavlo and Luba are really great people and he does good videos, maybe you guys could hang out ?. Be safe and be well Johnny
Johnny, thank you for showing us this beautiful snow day in Ukraine. I was born there and I left when I was very little so I don't remember this and I visited but not during the winter so seeing this is awesome.
As a disabled person I have trouble getting up but mostly downstairs and could easily fall. I really worry for disabled people in Ukraine. I have on relative there with a pegleg as he lost his leg in the afghan war during USSR times. There will be many disabled and elderly people stuck in their flats unable to go out for food and medications. Cold temperatures often affect disabled people more , some will even die from hypothermia and pneumonia due to mould in their flats. I am sure many disabled already died in fires in the bombed buildings. In addition some people who rely on ventilators or long term oxygen tanks are at increased risk of death. I really dont think enough is being done to help the disabled and elderly unfortunately 😢
Johnny, many thanks for still uploading, very much appreciated. Good to see the Guinness in your balcony - you have taste!! Also good to see Pavlos video featured.
Hi Art, yes, $35,000 has gone to the charity Razom for Ukraine, the rest I show in my Instagram Stories and at the end of some TH-cam videos. Unfortunately I don't remember and can't find if you donated anything. Did you donate more than $0?
Bro, you need real waterproof winter shoes/boots. I spent all last winter in Kyiv and my feet were never wet. Got quality boots from Decathlon. Can power through those puddles, your feet stay dry. Your feet should never be wet except when youre in a hot shower
@@JohnnyFD They got these winter hiking boots there that were really good. Kept me dry and made it easier to walk on icy sidewalks. My normal shoes from there would get wet
Can you buy blocks of parafin wax and cotton string? You can make your own candles, and use a double boiler to melt the wax. In case the toilet don't work, you could make one from a 5-gallon plastic bucket with a cover. Get some plastic trash bags that would line the bucket and a large bag of dried peat moss, just remember not to urinate in the bucket, don't mix the two together keep pee in a separate container. The peat moss will desiccate the poo, and dry it up so it won't smell bad, just put the lid on it will do fine. The toilet paper that is used goes in a separate bag, to be burned in a trash can daily. Pee you pour around trees.
Hey Johnny, Love you work man and the way your still persist under changing conditions. Oh BTW If you haven't already done so I'd highly recommend you buy a new battery for you car it won't stay charged long after that length of discharge and if leaving it again for that long ..disconnect the battery. I ve owned 3 Landrover Discoveries and that's always the best bet haha. PEACE TO UKRAINE. All the best.Duncan
The snow and lack of power reminds me of winters past, living in New England!. I purchased a generator several years ago, following eight days without utilities.
@@JohnnyFD We had a wild summer hurricane approximately 4 years ago. Thankfully it was summer season! Many trees went down and the utility company was not prepared.
I totally understand where you’re coming from with going where your heart is Johnny! For me it is the Netherlands which doesn’t get nearly as much snow as Kiev but also it is Definately not warm in the winter by any means lol
I must say that in a certain way, you are crazy for going back there but in a certain way i see your smile and you are at home and i respect that and you have found your hearts place and may the angels be with you against evil.
I have seen some houses constructed many years ago before technology was invented on you tube videos those houses have dirt walls and during winter time inside the house is not cold
Hi jonny I was thinking you should ask for Wind up torches with radio &there's a bit to charge your fone.I have one &great when power goes out.camping stoves would be good but you would need small tank of gas I don't know if they go by anything else??.just was thinking about these things ...Your doing a great job good luck Northern Ireland..
Nice video. I am wondering about the war time economy. People still have jobs & paychecks, at least not in war zones? Can they afford food & utility bills? How do they manage?
It is quite odd that you seem so much at home here and instead of being a bit petulant at times you seem to know what to do with yourself, hope everything starts to improve soon, keep safe and stay happy, and wear some wellies to keep your feet dry.
Its hard to imagine the struggles of the Ukrainian people.. war at Christmas in any country is bad.. but add that to the cold and lack of electric it a recipe for human tragedy..
I think somebody has seriously underestimated the strength and resilience of the citizens of The Ukraine. He thinks he can bring them to their knees by cutting of heat and electricity in winter. I have no doubt he is also going to attempt to do the same with the EU and any other country attempting to stop him. If he truly believes that will do anything other than strengthen everyone's resolve, he hasn't studied enough history. Perhaps he has simply led his pampered lifestyle for far too long and believes humans can't survive, and even grow from adversity.
So glad I found this channel. This is so cool 😎 hello from Pennsylvania US :) My name's Steve. So in Ukraine they drive on the right side of the road?? Lol just started watching.
Feeling for you and the great people of Ukraine.Who in current times can understand the efforts and struggles of daily life, other than the homeless?. Love the videos Johnny. Stay safe, and to all the residents.
@@JohnnyFD forgot the coup already. That was 2014. The demand was autonomy for the Donbas and the Minsk accords. What happened to that. Implement Minsk they'd be no conflict. Meanwhile laws get passed against the Russians. Poroshenko said in 2015 the children of Ukraine will go to school. The children of Donbas will remain in their basements. Says it all. You go on about Russian propaganda winning. Among the clued up. The rest don't care anymore. They only get one side of the story. The Uki side amplified by western media. No one is buying that. The fact is since 2014, the Ukraine govt answers to its foreign sponsors not its people. Didn't zel win in 2019 on a peace with Russia plank. Did he go to Moscow and talk. No, he and his corrupt cronies kept the funds coming in and thus why things are the way they are.
@@JohnnyFD the best way to understand conflict is through the eyes of the belligerent. I'm interested in the why, less the how and what. I don't buy your if you don't live here you know nothing line. That applied 20 years ago. Today with social media it's different. Take that interview back in Dec you did with those ladies in the park. You asked them if a conflict was coming. They said no. But American sources knew it was coming. Why? Because in Dec putin gave the west an ultimatum which was ignored. This war was coming by those following the region. But those women knew nothing and neither did you who lived there since two years prior.
Agree. Many comments say he should leave. But there are only a handful of YTubers providing these updates. So JFD is much needed and valued. But he should be allowed to take a break or two, now and then since he is officially a digital nomad💙💛💪👍
Unfortunately, the West is taking it into account by not supplying Ukraine with long-distance missiles to be able to target objects inside the terrorist state. The West is not afraid of Putler, but is rather interested in the war lasting longer…
The Ukrainians will not give up. They will not give in. They will only give up to God. And God will protect them. You are in a territory filled with power of God.
It is ironic that when you first fled Kyiv, at the beginning of the war, it was actually less dangerous and inconvenient (there was still electricity, etc.) then it is now and you felt a sense or urgency to get out. Now, missiles flying, power outages, etc. seem to be taken in stride as part of life in Kyiv, an accepted norm...is that how you feel since you have chosen to stay these days inspite of what is...
Missiles are shot 90 every 2 weeks. Artillery shells are 2,000 per day which is much more dangerous. Now it's a calculated risk, while at the start of the war, no one knew what would happen.
The worst it will be later in winter when its getting really cold. Also, it specifically hard for elderly people and children. Thats a disaster caused by russian terrorist state, but we need to stand. Keep safe and Glory to Ukraine!
If just I imagine me there I would be crazy. I know how is the weather there. It's terrible when you have - 22 degrees around and cold wind and snow. The situation is very hard especially into cities because there's not any field or forest. My wife lived in a small town and the family had all. In the country ukrainians are used to get supplied for the winter. There you can find cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, mushrooms and marmelades. The animals are a good way to receive support too. But city could be a prison. A nightmare. I hope that people create a big protest to change their political class. Muppets, fully corrupted. Say thanks to the President for this situation. It's a crime this war in both sides. Or not? When you have a country and you are without any infrastructure you are simply returning to the middleage. And debts with foreign countries? For an ukrainian now the future is dark. Why? Because however will be slave. Or of Russia or of foreign countries that are giving dollars and weapons. I would see this craziness finish. For all children especially. They deserve a better life and better future.
I'm not judging, but just wondering, I've seen on your videos a lot of young men. My understanding was that this portion of the population were serving on the front lines in the war. Are they on leave, and returning later ?
@@黒いドラゴン In every war there has been a percentage that has not served, but interestingly enough I read an article that not only men are serving on the front lines, but women are enlisting also. Much appreciation to these brave men.........and women
Would you please tell me your best guess as to why Ukraine has not placed a mandatory blackout from sundown until sign up? I know this was done during World War II, even in my town in the US. Thank you.
I watched when you was in London and other countries but you look more happy in Ukraine johnny,I enjoy your vids and that guy you was with is Soo handsome I might as well drop that in hehe 😁💙💛
of course he is more happy in ukraine .. nothing gets you going in the morning then being with young slavic women and dodging incoming russian cruise missiles !!! 😆😆😆
@@GaryAJMartin Ah, good then, hope she will be able to relax then, because the way things appear, doesn't look like this will end soon. Must be traumatizing. Good luck.
@@GaryAJMartin I can't imagine being in a place that is being bombed and not knowing what could happen minute to minute really, also if she has family there. The coming months will be much colder as well.
@@GaryAJMartin I'm in northwest Ohio, near the Michigan border. It's not that cold here yet, but it may get biting cold in the next few months, not as cold as Ukraine, from what I understand. It takes an hour, roughly, to die of hypothermia under certain circumstances. I've read that a big part of Russia's military doctrine, for decades, has been to take out their enemy's energy grids.
Maybe stock up on candles and put them under terracotta pots with an opening for air and a window open. I am not sure if you can get these but in the UK, many of us are doing this prepping for cost of living I got my self some oil lanterns online and you can also just use cooking oil
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Johnny thank you so much for all these videos from Kyiv and for everything that you do.❤💙💛
I agree. It's inspirational to see how Ukraine is coping with this energy terrorism. Just watched Operator Starsky in Bucha. Fantastic recovery.
It’s amazing you can still produce videos in these conditions. Please know your efforts are not unnoticed and are greatly appreciated. 💙
@@timookello3822 I dont think so
Visa papers and residency status
Absolutely! He's a real hero! He is doing his best to let the world know what is really happening in Ukraine. It's hard path to follow.
Thank you for your videos, Johnny! You are right - home is where the heart is! Stay safe!💙💛
As a Ukrainian from Kyiv, I'd like to say thank you Johnny for sharing a real-life perspective for people from abroad.
I'm happy to be able to show it. =)
Если бы он ещё Донецк показал, как украинцы бомбят город и убивают своё население, вообще было бы хорошо.
Read: www.johnnyfd.com/2022/10/ukraine-faq-donbas-2014-2022-russian-war.html
@@JohnnyFD Johnny, показывай свои публикации киевлянам, они это оценят. Показываешь Киев, чтобы собрать лайки на своём канале, съезди в Донецк и возьми интервью у местных жителей.
@@svetlana217217 Russia obliterated Grozny in Chechnya in the 1990s, killing tens of thousands of civilians
I agree with you that good friends around you is what really matters, but I thought the most poignant scene is at the beginning when the older couple were walking arm in arm along the street in front of you and then you followed them because they knew best about where to step as they walked through the snow and ice, then you directed them around the puddle. I was thinking about how they might have expected these years to be their time to reflect on a life well lived but instead they are having to deal with the consequences of war and a loss of basic services. People are resilient yes, but there does come a time when you shouldn't have to endure hardship. We often talk about the next generation and how they must grow up in a better place, but older people need better living conditions now.
There is no fairness in this life , only in eternity.
@@GaryAJMartin If you do have a family :) Not everyone does unfortunately.
Yeah, the old couple brought tears in my eyes because I will never be in this situation. 😔
@@GaryAJMartin dafk is wrong with you ? Show me where the OP says friends are more important than family ?
I'm waiting...🙄
I truly hope that those who are still living there are doing so with full knowledge of the situation and the desire to stay and resist, and not because they didn't have the opportunity to leave.
Нас бомблять, але нас не зломити. Українці ніколи не падають духом, перемога за Україною!!!
"We will be bombed, but we will not be broken. Ukrainians never lose heart, victory for Ukraine!!!"
Probably, the people in the villages have the advantage. They are prepared with wood, wood stoves, preserved foods and gardens, reserves of flour, salt, sugar, yeast. They are ready for a harsh winter.
There are many abandoned little cottages in Ukraine. There is a channel called - Hashchi (Thickets), (scruffy areas of trees). They used to make videos of them visiting these places, before the invasion. Mostly it was in Ukrainian, which I couldn't translate, and I don't speak. But it was interesting to see the places. Maybe worth checking out for someone wanting to live more off grid. The cottages had these amazing brick stoves that people cooked on. But there was often a place to sleep on as well if it got really cold, or the person was frail. Operator Starsky mentioned these stoves in one of his videos. What people did before gas and electricity. You need to check with Brandon for babushkas tips on keeping warm in the old days.
Interesting to see Kyiv, and your friends having a lovely meal together.
Thickets is a great channel. I'm subscribed as well.
Search Хащі if "thickets" doesn't bring up results. It's a very interesting channel!
Dont use babushka Word it is russian and comment maybe deleted by nazis!)
Hello from Texas! Thank you for the great video😊Stay safe!🙏
Stay strong Johnny, I’m here with you in mind and thought, always watching even if I don’t comment ❤️👍🏾
Wherever your heart is, you are home. Very happy for you Johnny ❤️
Wisconsin had snow early this year too. Since the beginning of November. Best of luck to you and your friendly Ukraine s .
I love Pavlo from Ukraine I have been following him before the Ukraine war such a sweet guy. I have seen this video of him showing how he is getting on in Ukraine.
in the end reporter shows residence house in Vushorod and declares its dangerously close to biggest nuclear power plant in Europe which is actually at least 600 km to the south from the actual house!!! That’s what I’ve noticed Johnny during this war - media making a huge drama, yes of course it’s good otherwise how to get weapon help from around the world, but many people are suffering mentally because of such news - everyday end of the world in UA
you need ot find your self a deep cycle battery ( car battery size) and a charger with also a solar panel to put on your window. to give you some power for charging and basic light i find usb ring lights very good . btw loving these blogs and we all know you love ukraine and this will be your home. there is nothing like home no matter how hard it is. these vlog type video's are some of your best content.
Here's my plov recipe. 3 chopped up white onions, 6 chopped up sweet carrots. Fry those up in vegetable oil until they are all soft. They put in the chicken (more oil if needed) and fry it up until it's brown. Then put in 2 cups of uncooked rice and 8 cloves of garlic and a tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil until the chicken and rice are fully cooked. Voila, you have heaven!
Here in Finland, they are telling us this winter we will have rolling blackouts. We bought a gas butane professional stove so we can cook. We have tons of candles. I want to get a Jackery.
Good to see you smiling, even in the face of adversity. Especially those bloody lockers!! I had similar situation when I’d find myself in Poland, smiling for no reason, just because I was happy inside. It’s a good feeling
Where do you live there are no lockers in stores?!
Be strong ukrain peoples 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦❤🇵🇭
Johnny, if it is not warm enough at night. Get a couple of plastic 2 liter soft drink bottles and fill it with hot water and use it as a hot water bottle for warmth. ( wrap in blanket to release heat slowly )
Thinking about everyone in Ukraine. Stay strong. We are supporting you. Slava Ukraini!
Who we? Billions of People on Earth are fed up by jew comedian begging billions and getting richer. Stop fascist parades with svastika in kyev and prepare for peacetalks
I think putting half a chicken on a frying pan is the most dangerous thing Johnny has done so far... No way it will be properly cooked.
Kyiv is modern and beautiful city.I like to watch his videos about Ukraine ... Slava Ukrajini
@@GaryAJMartin I never bin there in Ukraine.Soon after war I'll go visit them
@@GaryAJMartin So if its city in Iraq then is OK to bomb it
I enjoy them very much too.
@@GaryAJMartin This "subhuman" will be over soon.I don;t like to mention his name from respect to Ukrainian people
@@GaryAJMartin Yes,Ukrainians deserve peace,progress and good life ... Slava Ukrajini
Being happy where you want to be is more important than the conditions around you. Stay safe Johnny.
If the Ukraine is your happy place during war and winter then you are on a winner. Will be wonderful when this is over and you can concentrate on your future. To be fair you have met some amazing people in the Ukraine.
is it just me or the audio volume is too low? I had to crank my speakers to the max to make out the speech.
Anyway, stay safe and keep up the good work!
That was Pavlo from Ukraine 🇺🇦 with the wood boiler!
Yup! Awesome guy. www.youtube.com/@pavlofromukraine/
There is no electricity but the traffic lights are still going , and plenty light in the shops . Nice city and lots of nice cars .
Generators
I disagree with you. Almost everywhere, except for areas of active military operations, there is light for 2-6 hours a day. The problem is that Russia is destroying our electrical substations, and there have been several attacks on the largest hydroelectric power plants and thermal power plants.
@@黒いドラゴン they are having a good life . asking for the world to help them . but they need peace . they do
@@黒いドラゴン has Russische shut off the power to the ukrainian grid from the ukrainian reactor they occupy?
Beautiful home. Such beautiful view outside your window. As someone who’s unhappy where I’m at I can tell you happiness is important and makes all the difference. No matter how much money you have or where you are if you are happy you can make anything work. Mental health is so important. Just this week we had a mass shooting down the street from my apartment. The guy took 6 lives and injured others because of mental health reasons and not being happy and whole within himself. So it’s important be happy be well and have fun!
I'm glad your apartment is warm. Samaya Glavnaya. You will survive!
Yes big credit to you Johnny for going back home to Kyiv…….. you could of gone anywhere you wanted…….. but you went home…….home is where the heart is for sure ! Keep posting so we can all see what’s going on out there. Stay safe buddy.
He had to for visa reasons
Thank you! Stay safe!🇺🇦
Yes all that matters is family😘 friends not material possessions or buildings it's the good people and our pets animals nature and our planet 🌏🧡🙏keep safe Johnny love from Australia 🇦🇺 💙
Learned this on another TH-cam channel. Find some shortning like Crisco and then fill a mason jar with it. Place a cheap candle in the center and light. This should give you 7 - 8 weeks of light. Add a metal shield around it and it will give you heat. I should try and find you the link.
As a Californian, the 'sunny life isn't everything' comment made total sense to me. Sometimes we like a cold, wet winter and having to walk everywhere in it. 😆
Get back to me in a month with that same mentality. 🤣🤣🤣
I feel the same in Phoenix, but grew up in Minneapolis. Minnesota has my heart ♥
Prepare for a time when you won't have heat in your apartment. I sincerely hope it won't happen. Your fall back needs to been strategies to heat your apartment with alternative energy sources and/or places to go outside the city to be warm.
Stay safe, and try to stay warm , Johnny and friends! 👍🇺🇦😎
The noise of your wet trainer is fucking hilarious in the mall 😂😂 squish squish squish 😂😂😂 love the videos Johnny
This war seems to bring people together and strengthen resolve.
My Emergency Kitchen consists of an outdoor cast iron oven that burns coals and wood. But I could easily put an alcohol burner in it and cook with alcohol. I also have the CampChef 3 burner gas outdoor stove and an outdoor utility sink. My emergency kit is for after hurricane use. If I were in a place where it was snowing and there was no electricity I'd be using a solar farm, wind farm and using a combination of batteries to power my appliances and using alcohol burners with Firebox to cook because that's a very clean way to make a meal with relatively inexpensive fuel.
I'd also set up an outdoor furnace that feeds hot air through a pipe that goes under the floor to heat the floor. Keep the snow off my solar panels with regular cleaning just as those who sweep the streets and sidewalks to remove snow; similarly, would do the same to keep the snow off the solar panels and I'd likely rig a heater on the panels to help melt the ice for self cleaning purposes. I'd use a minimum 400W panels daisy chained with 20 panels and not the 100 or 200 Watt panels to give 8,000 Watts of energy without a gas generator and store the excess electricity in car batteries or solar batteries for night time use so 4,000 Watts could be used during the day and 4000Watts would charge my batteries for evening use when it is dark. My priority would be lights and heating so those panels would be powering my heater, lights and when needed my electric cooking appliances.
Another great video Johnny. Big kudos to you for going back to Kyiv. Pavlo and Luba are really great people and he does good videos, maybe you guys could hang out ?. Be safe and be well Johnny
Johnny, thank you for showing us this beautiful snow day in Ukraine. I was born there and I left when I was very little so I don't remember this and I visited but not during the winter so seeing this is awesome.
I am from Krivoy Rog left in 94
Thank you for sharing that moments of real life in Ukraine. I like to watch your channel
Ukraine's weather looks a lot like mine in Québec, Canada. I'm far from big cities and we heat with wood fire. Electricity is expensive.
As a disabled person I have trouble getting up but mostly downstairs and could easily fall. I really worry for disabled people in Ukraine. I have on relative there with a pegleg as he lost his leg in the afghan war during USSR times. There will be many disabled and elderly people stuck in their flats unable to go out for food and medications. Cold temperatures often affect disabled people more , some will even die from hypothermia and pneumonia due to mould in their flats.
I am sure many disabled already died in fires in the bombed buildings.
In addition some people who rely on ventilators or long term oxygen tanks are at increased risk of death.
I really dont think enough is being done to help the disabled and elderly unfortunately 😢
Disabled people in developing countries live miserable lives, it is first world privilege to have accessible infrastructure
I'm a huge chicken plov fan! I have my own personal recipe and lived off one pot full for at least 5 days!
Johnny, many thanks for still uploading, very much appreciated. Good to see the Guinness in your balcony - you have taste!! Also good to see Pavlos video featured.
Can you give a transparent account of where the donations have gone? Thanks! Stay safe.
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Hi Art, yes, $35,000 has gone to the charity Razom for Ukraine, the rest I show in my Instagram Stories and at the end of some TH-cam videos. Unfortunately I don't remember and can't find if you donated anything. Did you donate more than $0?
Bro, you need real waterproof winter shoes/boots. I spent all last winter in Kyiv and my feet were never wet. Got quality boots from Decathlon. Can power through those puddles, your feet stay dry. Your feet should never be wet except when youre in a hot shower
Those boots I was wearing were from Decathlon 😂😂😂
@@JohnnyFD They got these winter hiking boots there that were really good. Kept me dry and made it easier to walk on icy sidewalks. My normal shoes from there would get wet
Skava Ukraine johnny. Ive missed about 5 videos going to catch up this evening. Glad you are safe
I love your Ukraine videos! I wish to be back but at least I get some perspective on how it is right now from you :)
I also love them. Thank you Johnny.
I watch Food Around the World. That woman in the mountains is amazing!
Can you buy blocks of parafin wax and cotton string? You can make your own candles, and use a double boiler to melt the wax. In case the toilet don't work, you could make one from a 5-gallon plastic bucket with a cover. Get some plastic trash bags that would line the bucket and a large bag of dried peat moss, just remember not to urinate in the bucket, don't mix the two together keep pee in a separate container. The peat moss will desiccate the poo, and dry it up so it won't smell bad, just put the lid on it will do fine. The toilet paper that is used goes in a separate bag, to be burned in a trash can daily. Pee you pour around trees.
When I was a river runner we used to call those groovers and we used to put an alkaline powder in there after you pooped in it
Hey Johnny, Love you work man and the way your still persist under changing conditions. Oh BTW If you haven't already done so I'd highly recommend you buy a new battery for you car it won't stay charged long after that length of discharge and if leaving it again for that long ..disconnect the battery. I ve owned 3 Landrover Discoveries and that's always the best bet haha. PEACE TO UKRAINE. All the best.Duncan
The snow and lack of power reminds me of winters past, living in New England!. I purchased a generator several years ago, following eight days without utilities.
Wow, what happened in New England where you didn't have power for that long?
@@JohnnyFD We had a wild summer hurricane approximately 4 years ago. Thankfully it was summer season! Many trees went down and the utility company was not prepared.
Nice footage btw, make more videos with Andrey and Vadim
I totally understand where you’re coming from with going where your heart is Johnny! For me it is the Netherlands which doesn’t get nearly as much snow as Kiev but also it is Definately not warm in the winter by any means lol
I must say that in a certain way, you are crazy for going back there but in a certain way i see your smile and you are at home and i respect that and you have found your hearts place and may the angels be with you against evil.
Dont give up. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Big Props for going back!
I have seen some houses constructed many years ago before technology was invented on you tube videos those houses have dirt walls and during winter time inside the house is not cold
Thanks for your video ☺️
Hi jonny I was thinking you should ask for Wind up torches with radio &there's a bit to charge your fone.I have one &great when power goes out.camping stoves would be good but you would need small tank of gas I don't know if they go by anything else??.just was thinking about these things ...Your doing a great job good luck Northern Ireland..
Slava ukraine from egypt 🇪🇬🇺🇦 we support ukrainan people from here .
Well said Johnny when you mentioned home is where the heart is!! ( early in your video)
If you can buy a bio light fire pit for fire place heatiig and cooking that the fire charges the battery on the side to charges devices
Nice video.
I am wondering about the war time economy. People still have jobs & paychecks, at least not in war zones? Can they afford food & utility bills? How do they manage?
Yes, Ukraine is smart enough not to conscript IT workers and other tax payers/spenders to the front lines unlike Russia.
I am grateful and appreciate the little things. Having electricity should be a basic human right. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
It is quite odd that you seem so much at home here and instead of being a bit petulant at times you seem to know what to do with yourself, hope everything starts to improve soon, keep safe and stay happy, and wear some wellies to keep your feet dry.
Its hard to imagine the struggles of the Ukrainian people.. war at Christmas in any country is bad.. but add that to the cold and lack of electric it a recipe for human tragedy..
I think somebody has seriously underestimated the strength and resilience of the citizens of The Ukraine. He thinks he can bring them to their knees by cutting of heat and electricity in winter. I have no doubt he is also going to attempt to do the same with the EU and any other country attempting to stop him. If he truly believes that will do anything other than strengthen everyone's resolve, he hasn't studied enough history.
Perhaps he has simply led his pampered lifestyle for far too long and believes humans can't survive, and even grow from adversity.
With all the sadness struggle and difficulty I'm sure your going to remember that pie by candle light the rest of your life ☺️
So glad I found this channel. This is so cool 😎 hello from Pennsylvania US :) My name's Steve. So in Ukraine they drive on the right side of the road?? Lol just started watching.
No heat, no water, no electricity, but no russian also, great deal by me :)
Peace to Ukraine!
Nice to see Gulliver Mall is still standing. Are they selling gluhwein in the streets? I miss that.
Feeling for you and the great people of Ukraine.Who in current times can understand the efforts and struggles of daily life, other than the homeless?. Love the videos Johnny. Stay safe, and to all the residents.
Ask the people of Donbas. They went through 8 years of shelling
Yes, from Russia. www.johnnyfd.com/2022/10/ukraine-faq-donbas-2014-2022-russian-war.html
@@JohnnyFD forgot the coup already. That was 2014. The demand was autonomy for the Donbas and the Minsk accords. What happened to that. Implement Minsk they'd be no conflict. Meanwhile laws get passed against the Russians. Poroshenko said in 2015 the children of Ukraine will go to school. The children of Donbas will remain in their basements. Says it all. You go on about Russian propaganda winning. Among the clued up. The rest don't care anymore. They only get one side of the story. The Uki side amplified by western media. No one is buying that. The fact is since 2014, the Ukraine govt answers to its foreign sponsors not its people. Didn't zel win in 2019 on a peace with Russia plank. Did he go to Moscow and talk. No, he and his corrupt cronies kept the funds coming in and thus why things are the way they are.
@@JohnnyFD the best way to understand conflict is through the eyes of the belligerent. I'm interested in the why, less the how and what.
I don't buy your if you don't live here you know nothing line. That applied 20 years ago. Today with social media it's different. Take that interview back in Dec you did with those ladies in the park. You asked them if a conflict was coming. They said no. But American sources knew it was coming. Why? Because in Dec putin gave the west an ultimatum which was ignored. This war was coming by those following the region. But those women knew nothing and neither did you who lived there since two years prior.
@@johndoe-vc1we there were NO conflicts until 2014, until russia attacked Ukraine.
Keep making these videos the West needs to know how Ukrainians are surviving and adapting to the power outages.
Agree. Many comments say he should leave. But there are only a handful of YTubers providing these updates. So JFD is much needed and valued. But he should be allowed to take a break or two, now and then since he is officially a digital nomad💙💛💪👍
Unfortunately, the West is taking it into account by not supplying Ukraine with long-distance missiles to be able to target objects inside the terrorist state. The West is not afraid of Putler, but is rather interested in the war lasting longer…
That plov was amazing btw! Thanks for having me!
Any time Brandon!
The Ukrainians will not give up. They will not give in. They will only give up to God. And God will protect them. You are in a territory filled with power of God.
I understand why you are smiling under those conditions. That's why I loved my life in Moscow and Central Asia.
It is ironic that when you first fled Kyiv, at the beginning of the war, it was actually less dangerous and inconvenient (there was still electricity, etc.) then it is now and you felt a sense or urgency to get out. Now, missiles flying, power outages, etc. seem to be taken in stride as part of life in Kyiv, an accepted norm...is that how you feel since you have chosen to stay these days inspite of what is...
Missiles are shot 90 every 2 weeks. Artillery shells are 2,000 per day which is much more dangerous. Now it's a calculated risk, while at the start of the war, no one knew what would happen.
The worst it will be later in winter when its getting really cold.
Also, it specifically hard for elderly people and children.
Thats a disaster caused by russian terrorist state, but we need to stand.
Keep safe and Glory to Ukraine!
Johnny love your content i wish u the best in Kiev.
Johny, kerosene/lamp oil latens are great. Light and heat. Keep your windows cracked for oxygen.
A wood burner on the central heating using gravity- if that‘s what we saw, it’s the best idea not only during war time.
Ukrainians are smart and efficient people. 😀
I seen where McDonalds opened up, right after you went somewhere. Is it still open?
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If just I imagine me there I would be crazy. I know how is the weather there. It's terrible when you have - 22 degrees around and cold wind and snow. The situation is very hard especially into cities because there's not any field or forest. My wife lived in a small town and the family had all. In the country ukrainians are used to get supplied for the winter. There you can find cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, mushrooms and marmelades. The animals are a good way to receive support too. But city could be a prison. A nightmare. I hope that people create a big protest to change their political class. Muppets, fully corrupted. Say thanks to the President for this situation. It's a crime this war in both sides. Or not? When you have a country and you are without any infrastructure you are simply returning to the middleage. And debts with foreign countries? For an ukrainian now the future is dark. Why? Because however will be slave. Or of Russia or of foreign countries that are giving dollars and weapons. I would see this craziness finish. For all children especially. They deserve a better life and better future.
Yep. Tis the season for waterproof boots!
I'm not judging, but just wondering, I've seen on your videos a lot of young men. My understanding was that this portion of the population were serving on the front lines in the war. Are they on leave, and returning later ?
If you think that all young people are mobilized into the army, then you are mistaken. There is simply no point in mobilizing everyone.
@@黒いドラゴン In every war there has been a percentage that has not served, but interestingly enough I read an article that not only men are serving on the front lines, but women are enlisting also. Much appreciation to these brave men.........and women
We appreciate your updates and work. ❤️ 💙 💛
My condolences to the heroes of Ukraine. Glory to the defenders of Ukraine! Death to the russian occupiers
Would you please tell me your best guess as to why Ukraine has not placed a mandatory blackout from sundown until sign up? I know this was done during World War II, even in my town in the US. Thank you.
I was wondering this too. Maybe because geo location is so accurate it doesn't matter like WW2.
Does not matter no more, rocket fly to location by technology not if you can see or not that location
GPS.
What for? Rockets fly by coordinates, not because there is light in someone's house.
I watched when you was in London and other countries but you look more happy in Ukraine johnny,I enjoy your vids and that guy you was with is Soo handsome I might as well drop that in hehe 😁💙💛
of course he is more happy in ukraine .. nothing gets you going in the morning then being with young slavic women and dodging incoming russian cruise missiles !!! 😆😆😆
@@GaryAJMartin Can she leave and come to where you are?
@@GaryAJMartin Ah, good then, hope she will be able to relax then, because the way things appear, doesn't look like this will end soon. Must be traumatizing. Good luck.
@@GaryAJMartin I can't imagine being in a place that is being bombed and not knowing what could happen minute to minute really, also if she has family there. The coming months will be much colder as well.
@@GaryAJMartin I'm in northwest Ohio, near the Michigan border. It's not that cold here yet, but it may get biting cold in the next few months, not as cold as Ukraine, from what I understand. It takes an hour, roughly, to die of hypothermia under certain circumstances. I've read that a big part of Russia's military doctrine, for decades, has been to take out their enemy's energy grids.
Wild man
Says the guy living in Colombia ;)
The food shopping doesn’t make the cut, but 1-handed fiddling with the lockers does👎
Omg the lockers
Yeah they were super annoying.
I forgot! You need to cover the rice and chicken with water!
Maybe stock up on candles and put them under terracotta pots with an opening for air and a window open. I am not sure if you can get these but in the UK, many of us are doing this prepping for cost of living I got my self some oil lanterns online and you can also just use cooking oil
Love seeing Johnny rocking his Ukraine cap!
THEY ARE SHORT ON UKRAINE 🇺🇦 SOLDIERS YOU SHOULD JOIN THEN DOING THIS NONESE TRAVELING RUNNING AWAY FROM THIS WAR