Arkansas Bill 3: A Day in the Life
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We went on down to Arkansas for a third visit with Bill and Jo. And this time, we stayed the whole day. Fishing holes, raccoon traps, and lots of Bill being Bill (and Jo being Jo).
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7-6-22 UPDATE: New Arkansas Bill Premiere: th-cam.com/video/t7n7USUbq10/w-d-xo.html
Bill shares about taking the high road after losing his dear Norma Jo.
This men is a free men. A healthy men close to nature.
Love from India. love to bill.
Bill loves you too buddy! :) On behalf of America and Bill and Jo, thanks for your comment and respect :)
@Klips Jericho Lol i wanted to so bad, but I didn't want to come off as a grammar nazi. Thanks for taking the hit!
Just imagine if this guy embraced Hinduism
somebody get this man a new f-250
He can sale some land n have a 2021 stone cold Steve Austin pick up
Some people like old trucks.
@@kittybeck151 well bless him with an old one in great shape with a new motor swap
Hi. Happy new year 🎉
@@acoupetroop617 I sure wish i could afford to give him a truck
WE NEED BILL PART 4!!!!
On the way...
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
This guy is just a regular guy not bothering anyone....I like this guy.....not political 1 day at a time not materialistic...👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍god bless
Bringing tears to my eyes brother Bill, hello from northwest N.C. Praise the Lord, real people, just caught these videos, hope TH-cam really makes you some money, there’s plenty out there, be praying for you’all🤩🤩😍
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
I watched Bill's face closely during the entire vid. He has the most intense, searching gaze I've ever seen, along with the sweetest smile. He tells Jo that he loves her on the phone. If you see Bill please give him and adorable Jo greetings from Cathy from Florida. Bill and I are the same age.
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
I love that guy... such a steady life... he is just a good human. Respect from Poland
Cool
yeahhh, pan Andrzej Sapkowski
I envy this guy. I was born and raised in a big city and hate the disconnect I have with nature and how dependent I am on others. May God continue to bless him and Jo.
Simple man trying to live a simple life. God bless
i live in fort smith, just a couple towns over from where he stays. Ive been following this man since the first video you made about him. Me and my grandpa love to drive by and see his place. good to see hes still doing well.
I've been all through fort Smith Arkansas and that place is depressing.the mountains and hills remind me of the hills have eyes the movie.where I'm from isn't the best place to live but just saying.
@@kennethyoung6654 where are you from originally? lol
Hey I know fort Smith. Pretty bland place but beautiful in its own way. Bentonville is too busy so I like the nice change
How do I mail Bill and Jo? Do you know their address? I wanna send them a care package with some cigarettes!
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
Yep. That's Scott County, Arkansas. My late grandma was from Scott County and her family has been there since about 1850, most of them lived in the Tomlinson area. It's extremely rural. Only about 40% of the people in Scott County live in the "cities" of Waldron and Mansfield. They ain't got much but they're a hell of a lot happier than most of us that are running the rat race.
The only thing I have a hard time with is killing animals, squirrels & coons. I don't like hunting. People can have gardens for food, and fruit trees.
This man understood the meaning of life. Less is more.
I hafta admit I was a bit confused as to why you were making these videos at first. I used to live in Arkansas for about 10 years and with my buddy would often travel the back roads and come across people like Bill and befriended some too. At first I thought you was exploiting this man til I watched a few of your videos and realized you were sincere in showing a man and his lifestyle to people who could never see it first hand. So all I got to say is I think you've done a good job in doing so. Good luck to you, Bill and Jo and your future endeavors 😉
Thanks for giving the videos a fair shake:)
This is how the south really is, southern heritage, down to earth people who just want to live their lives the way they want and to be left alone to it,this good man is a great example for the world to see that,God bless and this buds for you
Hello Happy new year 🎉
I was born in Mena, Arkansas. My daddy worked in a sawmill. From what I understand, in those days you worked at a sawmill, chicken plant, or shirt factory. I was raised in Texas. Still have family in Arkansas. You’ll never find more genuine, proud, and God fearing people. Love it.
Bill makes me proud to be a fellow Arkansan. It's nice to know that we still have genuine, down to Earth people here.
The funny part is this dude is living every day of his life on his terms while the rest of us sheep play the social game, that in the end means nothing.
Real talk right there, off-grid is rough, sure, but there's 0 stress from scummy people at work, no-one's gonna sue you for all your money.. All the toxic stuff majority of normal people deal with every single day, you only deal with like once or twice a year when living " 'off the land".. It's not for everybody obviously thought, it's really about what floats your boat, you can be urban and enjoy life too, but the way society is there's less and less of a chance of that happening.
Id rather live like a sheep than live like I'm in a 3rd world country
@@CFlame20 Well lucky for this man he doesn't live anything like he's in a third world country. He lives in the real, real world. Glad you enjoy living as a sheep because your comment proves you're exactly that! But that's your choice.
Shut up dude that's my grandpa p.s. not to be mean i cant see him
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
He reminds me so much of my grandpa, he lives exactly like him, and even has his Smoke House, too. It's strange because he's very well off, but you wouldn't ever think they by meeting him/seeing his house and clothes
That's cause they're real. If that makes them prosperous, so be it. But primary to them is being who they are--cause they're real. That's a good example to follow.
True never give up Americans!!!!!
Making the best of LIFE
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
I would love to sit down have a beer and conversation with this man. For me, he is America. God Bless!
only because you saw him on video. You'd have contempt for him if he lived down your street
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
I’m sat in England in lockdown... u have no idea how much bill has cheered me up ❤️ bill and sue are genuinely beautiful people ❤️
I have lived in Arkansas my entire life and can relate to Bill so much!..My grandfather was an avid hunter and fisherman!..
People from large cities can't relate to true southern people and our way of life!..I wouldn't trade living in the north vs the good country life I've had my whole life in south Arkansas..I never got into hunting other than the few times I went duck hunting on our farm but loved to fish our resevoirs on the farm that was stocked with bass, crappie, and bass!..I love this couple!..Just good people..
BTW: Love their donkey..he or she is too cute..
Graduated from Searcy in 95, retired from the Navy in 15, 20 years of homesickness!
Here before this blows up, again. Glad to see a channel like this that actually donates the money to the people. So many scams out there, nice to see honest people. Both you, and Bill.
He's a pretty smart dude, why don't you give a camera to bill so he can start his own TH-cam channel
Today I was on the phone with him to try and set up a way for him to get donations. Bill's an old dog learning new tricks when it comes to technology. Haha.
@@ThePeriphery Oh That's cool dude, bill will soon reap the rewards for what he's done. Greetings from Brazil
@@ninaelisabethjacobsen7757 i cant understand ur typing
Or he can start making tiktoks I’m telling u ppl will be interested in his story,he’ll get a large following & a lot of ppl would be more than happy to help him 🙏🏽
@@ThePeriphery please start him a TikTok he’lol gain a large following & ppl offering to help him,he’s a sweet man & deserves it
I’m from Canada, I see a lot of similarities with Bill and country workers here!
I wish the best for Bill!!
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
Much respect for Bill living off grid and being self-efficient.
Not many people can live like he is living and being content at the same time.
God bless you Bill if I'm ever in your area will stop by to chat with you.
would love to buy this man a beer. this man and his lifestyle is the ideal caricature of how southern living should be. godspeed from texas
This is the best news story I've seen in a long while. I wish more people had this mans outlook and heart. The sad fact is if he showed up at so many places he would be judged and labeled. What a great couple of people. If we could all have the outlook and generous nature, especially since they dont have much, this world would be a wonderful place. And thank you for bringing us this story. 3 wonderful Americans. Thank you so very much.
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
"The oneness of humanity" was a perfect way to describe this. There are good people everywhere and many that could learn a thing or two from this man and his wife. Hope to see more updates on them in the future, you created an international star with your videos, well done. All my best to this fine couple, cheers from Vancouver, Canada
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
Bill reminds me of some of the people in my family whom I idolized growing up. Folks from Pikeville, Kentucky, and Boone County West Virginia. I live in Southeastern Ohio, and there are people like Bill in all 3 places. I respect them all, and hope America never loses this part of its' Culture. Keep fighting the good fight, brother!
Yeah I actually grew up in the South East and people like Bill use to be everywhere till like the 90s. I think they aren't part of the suburb and strip mall plan...
"..You two are the spokes people. Yeah, bring beer!" God bless her soul. :) These two give me hope for humanity. Even 2020 can't tarnish their hearts. Love from Canada.
They probably had no idea a virus was even goin around
I loved the first two videos with Bill, but hearing Walking in the Parlor really puts this video over the top. I love this channel and I love this man. Country boys really can survive.
Thank you for sharing Bill n his wife with us. Now these are REAL people. Good honest folks that are fading fast. N it's a true shame. Cause we need more people like them. Love them both. N may GOD BLESS them both.
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
2021 anyone? Salute to this man. He reminds me of my grandpa.
Long live to Bill and his wife!!!!!
Respect from India.
He lives real life with no social media. Please give us his update. Stay healthy. I wish I could meet this person to learn how to be happy in life.
Yes, I will update, Rahul. Thank you for watching and writing from India!
I’m a black from the city.....let Arkansas bill know that the hood has his back.....we rooting for bill
He's a good humble man. I'm black to and the heart matters. They are sweet people. God Bless Them Forever!
We need people such as him and his girlfriend running our country. Down to earth and honest, what more can you ask for? Great series and thank you!
Are you kidding me 💀😂
@@BratatoChip Do you prefer the trash we have running politics globally? Best wishes.
Hi. Mike Happy new year 🎉
@@Franceliakarlee Greetings; and I wish you, and yours the best
@@Nugliscious aww thanks very much.. hope all is well with you?
Hello you two I love the homestead life me and my husband watch every episode of you guys hope to be able to see you two some time .....from Milwaukee Wisconsin
Such wonderful couple 💕 it’s soo nice to see goe humble and happy they are . Greeting from Sweden 🇸🇪
Guys, I really appreciate the wholesome video. Bill is a great man and is an example of someone who enjoys a simple, down to earth lifestyle. This channel is bound to go somewhere. You earned a subscriber. Keep up the great work Bill!
Thank you. Humbled and thrilled to have you:)
I'm from Arkansas, so cool to see interviews like this
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
"They couldn't whoop the gnats out of their own ass." 😂😂😂 Lot of good people like old Bill down here in Arkansas.
Same With Tennessee and Florida.
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
It’s so cool about what he lives like and all that
Respect from New Zealand
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
This was great, appreciate the update. Bill, you are a true man. Please keep us updated on Bill and Jo, thanks guys.
Love from Pakistan! I love simple people like Bill.
Brandon has a sweet heart!
Total respect for Bill and Jo. They are both very people of the Earth, humble, don't bother any one, kind, and embrace nature to the maximum. Well I know they don't have much money or assets, but they could teach most of this world what life really is. R.I.P. Jo, an angel of a person, Bill will be with you one day.
Damn good man gotta love bill so down to earth does he a cash app send him a few dollars sense I cant make it to have a beer with him thanks bill for being you and no one but you...
That's a good idea. I'll ask him and Jo about accepting donations that way. You're not the first to ask.
Bill has Facebook. So I am trying to set him up to receive donations through Facebook Messenger.
What does he go by on Facebook?
The Periphery let us know would you?
@@ThePeriphery Keep us posted
Love it good ole boy living the life.
such a kind hearted dude...may Allah grant him Paradise.
Thank you so very much for posting these and giving us updates. You as well as Bill are true AMERICANA!!!!! So refreshing to se this when you can't even turn on the tv without it being some horrible news. God Bless you so very much!!! Love from Tennessee
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
He has the prettiest eyes 💕
Bill and Jo are amazing people, we could learn alot from them. Thank you for this wonderful vid.
Salute to Bill!! What a wonderful man! The simple life is the best life.
Hi Bill & Jo! From Vancouver Island, BC Canada🇨🇦❤ was in Ash Flat AR last year and loved it!!
Hello Happy new year 🎉
@@Franceliakarlee Hi & Happy🥳New🎉Year🎊‼️🙋♀️🇨🇦❤️‼️
@@janebray9392 hope all is well with you?
@@Franceliakarlee I am well!!! I pray you are doing well also!❤️🙋♀️🇨🇦‼️
@@janebray9392 yea I am doing well. Thanks very much 🥰
He's lovely. Has his own way of living but not stereotype. Seems peaceful. Not racist. just regular.
Hi. Happy new year 🎉
Hello from south africa
I'll tell Bill you said hello. I owe him a phone call, anyway.
this man is living how an American should be living and by that i meen taking care of him and his own and not giving a shit about things that dont have anything to do with him
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
Tremendous respect for men like Bill Jones. Would be great to have a few beers with Bill. Thanks for the video from Canada
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
Bill's authenticity for me was so evident in two very short moments in the video, 1) while on the phone in the car ride he told Jo he loved her and 2) when he gave her the cherry from his Sonic shake
Great respectful video an this is the what america needs more of just (calmness) God BLESS America
Hi. Happy new year 🎉
“Still can’t hardly answer my phone” haha! Me too, Bill! Me too!
well youre on youtube ?
Ahh thank you for this - he's living the simple honest life! Would love to have more of Bill and Jo - Greetings all the way from Singapore. :)
I live in Arkansas I love it these people are good people they will give you the shirt off their back
loved this!! Can we also appreciate the maker of these videos?? it takes interest and courage to go talk to a stranger and it seems like a beautiful friendship flourished!
Thank you so much, Jasmin:) Speaking of courage, thank you for sharing your music.
@@ThePeriphery aww thanks thats so sweet! keep on doing what you do x
Lol at someone from Tanzania saying this is the "real America". It's part of America for sure
just saw this and watched every single video of em bc i loved him so much. my grandparents used to live like he does and i realized a lot. people need to be thankful for a lot of stuff they get. love you bill❤️❤️
I love listening to Bill.
WHAT REALLY STUCK WITH ME IS WHEN THE GIRLFRIEND SAID ASK HIM IF HE'S GOT A CIGARETTE 😔.....the United States Foreign aid includes some countries getting $5.,000.000.000.00 per year and other countries getting $3,000.000.000.00 per year but yet our own citizens are struggling to make it ....there's something wrong here .....this is our money ....yes we care about the world but our citizens come first and I'm sure we'll still have leftover to help the world 🌎 after we take care of our own ...the United States of America is for the people by the people .....and we're definitely not here to cater to foreign lobbyists at the expense of our own citizens. ...May God Bless Bill and Jo and May God Bless the United States of America 🇺🇸
Ain't no filter with these folks this is the real deal power couple that the world needs more of. I live in a rual area in Hawaii we live similar lifestyles just without the squarels and rabbits but we got deer and pig. Mad respect to them great content! Aloha
I send my love and a little tip from Denmark. God bless you two and all honest people
All my family came from a Brazilian state full of people like Bill, living on the countryside a simple life, minding their own business with honesty.
we want more of Bill Jones here in America ..i love his personality ..do more on Bill Please
Hey when you speak to them next time tell them that we Africans also appreciate them and their lives. Lots of love from Kenya✌
Shut up, you know you're not from Africa!
@@madmarx1983
How do YOU know that?
I just watched it the way you live and I do think it's the best way to live free and easy the only way to live
This was great to see! Thank you for sharing part 3 of this story. It is crazy to think how if you hadn't stopped to talk to Bill and Jo back in 2016 that this incredible friendship would never have happened. They are very welcoming and seem to be easy to talk to.
Yeah, life often hinges on small events.
@@ThePeriphery Absolutely! :)
Hello Happy new year 🎉
I graduated from Mansfield AR (his hometown) in ‘93. I live in Colorado now watching a video on you tube where I grew up. Small world.
Hi. Happy new year 🎉
Another very enjoyable video with Bill & Jo. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you like the series:)
Bill Jones is true American living life not bothering anyone!! Living off land should be everyone way of life and none of the bs. Mind your business and spread love and help each other if possible. Love what you doing Brandon. Would love to start something like this just outside of the city and hard to just walk up to a house that look like they need help and offer. Then you might offend or piss someone off this day!! Thanks again and thank to your brother can’t remember his name off the top of my head!!!
Thank you, Mutt:) It was a fated encounter with ol' Bill, me just stopping to check out his property, him walking out to greet me. That said, I've found many people are open to talking to an outsider interested in their life, their local culture. It's how I interviewed the Mennonites and several others on my channel. What region do you live in? Which city? -Brandon
We love ya, Sir. Keep on keeping on.
Hello Happy new year 🎉
Excellent presentation!✌️❤️Living in a rural township at 51 years old for the last 23 years I have friends , know people and families that grew up and live this way. That being said I also lived in downtown Toronto from age 15-30 drumming in punk rock bands, running a 24/7 boozecan for a motorcycle enthusiast group. We had patrons from every walk of life from last call to 7a.m. Lawyers, doctors, garbage men, postal workers,artists , actors, musicians, many celebrities, street people, lost souls, strippers, thugs, urban hillbillies. So much I learned from interacting with so many different people. I’ve seen things the average person will never experience except through fictional movies or series which can be entertaining . I have learned by personal experience, listening to friends and other real life interesting characters, formally educated or not, immigrants, Gypsies , millionaires, rockstars, farmers, entrepreneurs, technologists, artists, construction workers, drug dealers, Christians, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, agnostics, satanists, vegetarians, libertarians, conservatives and their stories and situations, the good, the bad, happy, fortunate, unfortunate, hardworking, lazy, hopeful, desperate.
Having a 16 year old daughter and 6 year old son I can say I will be forever learning the new ways while passing on the importance of traditional values and the value of sharing and learning from history rather than erasing it because it offends someone. At the end of the day we’re all the same. ✌️❤️🇨🇦
Sounds like we're cut from the same cloth with our interest and love of humanity. Plus. I used to drum, too:) -Brandon
I just found this today & oh my goodness I adore Bill & Jo! Thank you for finding them! It is so refreshing to see such amazing, humble & genuine salt of the earth folks! This is rural America that the media won’t show you! I’d love to sit and chat a while with them! Much love from Southwest Arkansas! ❤️
Much respect To Bill
I just turned 21 this year in 2021 and I bought a case of bush beer and my dad got kind of mad at me lol and I like to sit and have a beer with bill if I ever meet him in the future
Hey bill! I gave you a ride today! It was nice meeting you!
@Newmangirl15 whoa, seriously? Gosh, it's a small world.
@@ThePeriphery Yes sir! I sent you a message on your Facebook.
This is what I believe in: every town around the world should be one third agriculture, one third forestry, and one third walking town-thank you to Bill and his woman for living amidst the land.
Such nice people sending love and good health from Adelaide Australia 💖
Respect from my airy NC 2024
Love this 🇬🇧👌❤️
HI from Hamburg Arkansas love your accent...lol being from Arkansas it,s slang proud to be southern...I love the end photos...
when I grow up I wanna be like Bill
awsome video, life out there is so different, so pure. Bill is happy with what he has unlike millions of other people that have it all and still are not satisfied. we have to thank god each and every day for being healthy and being able to have a plate of food on the table. i would give anything to spend a day out there with bill, ill definitely return back home with a different mind set.....god bless them both!!!, by the way im from New Jersey.......
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
What a wonderful old couple. Lots of love.
Hello. Happy new year 🎉
I was born in Louisville Ky In 1947 we lived in the country and was raised in a long cabin and that was the best time of my life by the time my brother’s and I were 6,7 and 9 we were camping out we know every tree in the woods we know how to hunt fish 🐠 build a fire 🔥 those were the good old days
Dirt Law502 I’m 73 now and live in ElPaso Texas I went to Vietnam in 1965 and when I came back I’ve lived all over
Hi. Happy new year 🎉
I lived on. a dirt road as a kid. Our neighbor was a guy who had built his own house and lived without electricity. We knew a lot of guys like this. Honestly it never struck me as a big thing until seeing how people respond t this video
I truly lov n respect Mr.Bill..would love to spend a day with him..remind me of my great grandpa..this truly stole my hart god bless you for bringing this amazing story..jealous of the love MR. Bill an his wife have..lol..just a simple life full of lov
Hello Happy new year 🎉
I'm from dixie county florida and there is ppl like bill there..and to be honest some of the best ppl I ever met in my life lived there.
Hello Happy new year 🎉
Truly inspiring. I'd love to spend a month at this guy's place and re-connect with the true nature of ourselves -- to survive and be content with only the natural things we need to survive -- shelter from the elements, self sustenance, love of others and love of fulfilling activities.
LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!! Love sent from Vermont; Looking forward to the next chapter!!! A lot of "hicks" here as well; although we native Vermonter's do not get road rage when a John Deere is on the road; nor do we mind the cow crossings!!! True Blue!!! Thank You so much for sharing this!!!
This country needs more True Blue:) Thanks, Dawn.
Hello Happy new year 🎉