They are such beautiful creatures. You need to keep the homestead and your animals safe. You treated the snake with the respect it deserves. Most people would just kill it. Thanks for how your heart is toward all the beings we share this world with.
Seeing Crew's buddy hopping around with the toys sure made this old timer happy! From where she came from to where she is now is night and day for her. Think she knows it? She sure shows it. Good job, btw, on the Tomb and being a snake wrangler per excellence and keeping that reptilian beast alive (as long as it doesn't come back) was a gentle touch. Thanks.
I was going to say the same thing Only thing I would add is to add some gravel under the pipe and cover it with screen to keep the bottom of the hole from filling up with dart because there is usually an escape valve under the valve itself and does leak water when you turn it off and on. at least that's my experience replacing the water spickets on my property all below the frost line. that were not done originally by the prior overs. of course your pipe and valve is way bigger that what I have worked on.
@@markbarcellos5500 12 inch is better to use with a end cap. Then I make my water key with a 4 inch pipe that has notches cut out to fit over the butterfly valve.
Lluvia or “Rain” is such a great addition to your homestead! I love her playfulness and comic relief! Still love Crew as well, though. Love following you all!
To help you to turn that valve on and off without getting inside the hole, take a 5' or 6' length of some 2" or so PVC pipe and notch the end to fit the knob. That way you can turn if from outside the hole. Make a T-handle on top. You could put a hole in the cover and just leave the PVC in and mark it on and off too then. You can use some of the scrap OSB plywood and use them as pieces across middle of your new box to help keep it from caving in again.
A job worth doing is worth doing right. You guys are learning great lessons and sharing your journey so that others don’t make the same mistakes. That has amazing value.
Nice job on the peaceful cohab w rattlesnakes. Besides basic human decency, it's way safer for you if they don't think you're out to kill them. One safety suggestion - put a handle on the bucket lid. Don't have your fingers around the rim, just center a drawer pull on the outside of the lid so your hands can stay out of sight, and you can use the lid as a shield when capping or upcapping the bucket. I've got a setup like this and it's a real step up from just the original lid (mine is a screw on). Love your channel, best luck!
Beautiful the cactus are in bloom, love that bird that's giving a commentary. Gorgeous little green toad I found one next to one of my bean plants it has been very hot and dry here in the UK and that was a sure way of getting some water and some visiting bugs, this one is different and plump I love toads and frogs. Beautiful sunset over the house. Lluvia is so playful so sweet and entertaining like a cat and dog all rolled into one. Great work you two thanks for the video.
Thank you Jess and Jim for this beautiful video! I don't know what I love more: The rescue of the snake or the toads, the rain, the rainbow, the gifts you receive or Lluvia just going wild with her toys or her bed. Happiness is where joy is...
I was having a tough day, so decided to catch up on watching some of my favourite YT channels. The moment the dogs were in the vehicle together, and then you showed the generosity of one of your viewers, my day instantly improved. Thank you, and thanks to that viewer for reminding us there is kindness and compassion in the world. ❤
Put about 6 inches of rock under the balve. Encase about a cubic foot around the valve and rock in something sturdy. Then run a length of large pvc up to the surface. Backfill around and use the T-handle method. I've got that setup and it's going on 50 years old.
Even though it sucks that the box partially collapsed, I got to watch you do what you do so well... keep on digging Jim! On the eaves, is there more than one place for the water to run off? If not, you might consider a few more downspouts. With how hard the rain can come down there, you don't want the weight of a bunch of water bearing down on the eaves. So much rain in the desert. Love those shots of the clouds over the dome.
What a kind and thoughtful gift from a viewer. Would you please share your Amazon wish list again with us if you haven't already. Know your space is tight, so would like to send you something you need/want after I save up some money. Love love love your channel and am a happy subscriber!
We had braces on our basement walls and the clay ground still managed to move them. We had to dig and put gravel in around our foundation. Maybe since you have clay, putting gravel around that box will secure it from caving in.
What beautiful jester from your viewers…..i have the beds…they are perfect for the summer and heat and i put an old blanket on in the winter. The beds are great for older hips.. you both work so hard….love you!!
I have only been following for a short time. Unfortionatley i am not in a position to buy gifts. I wish i was however the per sdon who just bought and gave all those doggy gifts your Amazing. I thank you Its people like you who make the world go around. So many just want to take but your a giver. A big thankyou for doing that. You know who you are. Regards Andy . Perth Australia
Congrats GDP on making the Cistern pipe box. it might be a good ideal to put something heavy on top of the cover incase of a strong wind. lv the views.
It's so nice to have that kind of energy around you her youth says it all. Please show how much rain in you huge sistern would love to see you lower a camera down or fashion arock on the end of rope and see where it hits the rope with the water line and the calculate gallons.
@@honthirty_ ok????OK? This question wasn't for any one but for the content creator. But thanks. I saw the last one where they tried to look into it. Yes I watch every video.
@@honthirty_ what are you going off about. Like I say I can't control how you are going take a reply to your comment. You are right about one thing though this is utube. And when you respond in a reasonable manner like I did by saying the question wasn't for you was perfectly with in my right. Why do you have a problem??? Triggered ??? Is that something you often say to someone that is having a reasonable conversation??
Glad ya got things taken care of. No snakes for me!! Nice job done on the tank. Never can have to much rain water! Stay safe and keep up the good work!
Nice job on the box / possible lil root cellar :). That water valve lid might fly in a heavy wind. Some way to secure it down might be a great idea. I mean I've seen heavy winds life stuff and toss it you'd have never thought possible. If that's flying it could slice like a sword too.
you are both awesome doing a lovely job I hope both dogs will enjoy each other's company soon she is so playful outside with a cine I think like a kangaroo jumping about , she is so happy now I'm glad you are both amazing 👏 both get on doing their part . Think the Rattle Snake wanted to be on the video I'd be frightened if I saw one I would run out the way , awesome job I'm loving every step you take oh the cats plant is looking very pretty going better God bless you both and keep you both safe love you both ❤
SO generous of your viewer !!! Kind, thoughtful, .... Just incredible. I'm sorry to hear your old box project broke down. It's hard enough to build.. And rebuilding just makes it sad. I guess it would've dissolved if you made the box with sandbags.. Maybe some draining ditches.. Berm & sealed would help
Fantastic!!💦🐾🌈I’m totally bonded with your project! I especially love seeing the wildlife including Lluvia!! And your beautiful landscape. Your vids just get better & better!!
Hi guys. If you do another shut underground just use a 8”-10” pvc pipe cut to fit. Then use another piece of pvc with a notch cut in to stick down to close and open valve. Then you have only a8”-10” protrusion sticking out of the ground. Keep up the hard work.
Good job with the little pipe house. Maybe it would be a better idea to extend a piece of wood from the lid frame out to the end of the metal top so you won't be bending the metal each time you pull the top off?
I am so glad to see Uvi getting to play off the leash. I love dogs. I was thinking my dogs would run loose if i lived there, but then I remembered my neighbors dog got killed by a rattlesnake bite.
Man y'all knocked it out of the park again. Funny how my mind goes to "how would I solve the problem, then to would my idea even work, or how would it even work.... Glad y'all went with your plan.
Hey, I'm just going to call UV Ultra Violet. You live in the desert after all. Or just Violet. She's adorable. Good job on the pipe valve unit. You may need to give it a water resistant treatment. I would like to see some cinder blocks for you Jim, to lower and raise yourself up and out of there.
It's always a hard decision and compromise when building - perfect, budget, time, materials, ... Sometimes we get the chance to make the decision again. Live and learn!
hey jim. have you thought about using a pvc pipe, say a 6" pipe standing up over that valve with a screw on cap. just need to make a rebar T to reach down there to turn the valve like the would in the big citys
WEll nice job Jim, you fixed everything just perfect. Kudos! Jess, you're so good at all you do. Chin up, it will end some day and then you can relax and do some stargazing. ;) God Bless!
How a y'all doing, l love your sense of sustainable mechanism and patience. I have learnt a lot indeed. Brick by brick. Keep going and l would love to see the greener side of your homestead as well, thanks.
So, do y'all make cactus jelly? My late mother-in-law used to make it when we lived in Arizona. It was one of my late husband's favorite memories of his childhood.
just a suggestion buddy. why don't you use a 12-in Sono tube to drop all the way down over the valve handle itself and then backfill that tube in the ground and then use a t handle with a fork end to go turn off and on the valve as needed. that way instead of a huge vault you have just a small tube that would be easy to keep clear. just my two cents
Try using a blue water drum to replace the valve volt. Cut out the bottom to let the pipe and valve slide in to the bottom. Keep the black screw on lid as you access pint.
Simple _|’’’|_ ,4 L connection and place the valve on the top at ground level. Then fill it in with dirt. Just do it in a couple of months when the water is gone. Looks great by the way.
#Keepupthegreatwork is all I can say. Everything Man made has its time for maintenance. Pat yourselves on the back for all the accomplishments as well as new tasks to tackle while keeping a roof over your heads - LITERALLY! Give yourselves a break, too. I understand your journey. I am living off grid and building as well. #Thankyou for the #inspiration to continue and love what I do.
I'm not a desert person, but man, you got yourselves some great sunsets. And, uh, rattlesnakes. Then again, we have a native rattler here in Central NY, so I shouldn't talk. 😂
"All I got to do to finish is to put a lid on it..." Meanwhile, apocalyptic Rain Clouds are rolling in!!! Made me laugh, but you got it done Jim. Looks well done. Your desert rain storms are incredible. All the best.
i sent you a half gallon of crushed eggshells! They were to arrive TODAY/MONDAY ( AUG 15) My husband and i watch your channel every time you post! We love you and those pooches. Please let them be together soon. Its going to seem weird( to them) if you wait too much longer!
Cistern looks good. Where I wanted it to be, I would use concrete. Keeps the rain water out, the mud out and makes a solid. Protects the valve, pipes, and structure. Cob takes way to long to dry out with all that rain. On the house itself, I would repair with stucco. Just fill in the holes with it, and blend it out. I have seen cob domes, houses, sheds, and such. They all got stuccoed. Some were aircrete sprayed. It keeps the water out! Doc
A suggestion for everyone's safety, I would wrap the edges of the box's metal roof with some pool noodles, cut them on one side and then install... maybe you thought of something else?
What nice surprises, glad folks are able to share. Dogs look like, size of stick, light like stick but Noooo doesn't smell like stick ! Amazing dome work your lucky your legs don't fall asleep staying in onr balanced position like that.! Nice box over , man- cave no ?:❤️
I hate to say this, but, that box will rot just as quick. The best way to get access to your water valve is to use a 12 inch PVC pipe that will go over the valve, notch it to fit around the pipe. I make the pipe stick above the ground about 12-16 inches, then use an end cap as the lid. Make a long water key to turn the water valve. I did notice you have a round valve, You may need to replace it with a PVC ball valve. Another option is to install a city water meter inside a plastic barrel with 2 holes drill out on each side. Then use the lid on the barrel as the roof. It's water tight. A water meter would give you information like how much water you're using during any amount of time you would like to know.
Been watching your channel now for a few weeks, I understand a lot of your challenges trying to build things as cheaply as possible. food for thought on the next go around with the box you could box the hole out with concrete 4 inches to 6 inches with re-rod for strength if you intent is to have access to more than the valve, also put a sloped roof on top slight angle to shed any water. Another option is a piece of 8 inch Schedule 80 PVC notched to fit over the pipe and valve with a cap and screw cover, make a tee handle out of 2 inch pvc works great. Line the outside of the pipe with rock for drainage similar to the posts on you lean to building and back fill the hole. I commend you for trying to live out your dreams learning as you go is a rough way but a great way to expand your abilities. When life deals you a problem step back access everything and look for solutions don't be afraid to pencil down several before you start. Look for information that others have out there on your issues they may be similar and give new perspective to the problem. I have been in Construction for over 30 years still do not know it all learn to think outside the box everyday. Success is based on the learning from one's mistakes and moving forward.
You put such an amazing amount of effort into the valve box.... have you seen the technique of using a sleeve over the valve and using a proper shut of valve that insert down the sleeve to turn the valve on and off.. While I admire you journey I see you both putting such a lot of energy into each and every project you do. Your journey has been great but very very slow if you can I suggest the use of equipment for digging moving and hauling. I do so much enjoy watching the progress so please don't take me wrong in being critical. To be critical is a latin word thats means throwing like on a subject that provides another perspective of how things are progressing.
I just had an idea you may consider. Actually, I saw it in another TH-cam video. A couple living in Norway built a geodesic dome over their cob home to protect it from the weather. So, their three story cob home remains unaffected by the extreme weather. And they use the space between their cob home exterior walls and the geo dome walls as a greenhouse and patio space. If you research geo dome construction, you will find DIY geo domes will cut building kit geo domes cost probably up to 70%. Check out Paul Robinson's you tube videos. Basically for geo domes you need struts, hubs, and a dome cover. Robinson has a video on machine pressing the ends of metal tubes to create the hubs. Metal last longer than wood struts. Pacific Domes uses similar metal struts, which serve as hubs as well. Consider checking them out too. All the best. Love you guys!
No finer words of wisdom than this- " Go Be a Toad" -Jess. Uvia is a brilliant dog, proving she is smarter than most dogs. She devised a plan on how to actually catch her tail and it worked perfectly. It needs to stop following her or she will catch it again. Love that wacky girl. Too bad Crew ain't got time for her. He would see she is just a fun loving girl.
Since you already installed the box use old motor oil to seal the wood from rotting out. A better option would of been a 10" or 12" dia scrap pvc pipe cut off from public works. Cut to fit over the valve and pipe filled with a little cement/mortar half way up the valve body to keep water out. Pvc comes up to 8" above ground level with a cap. With a valve stem attached to the valve and handle up top for easy reach. This will keep the valve dry from corrosion, keep the critters out and nothing rots. 😎👍👍
Wouldn't it be better to use an underground opening system such as fire hydrants with a piece of 4-inch PVC pipe. and thus you avoid so much shoveling earth. Since you are building it, in 2 years you will have to rebuild it.
whoever sent in the dog beds - Thank you - I kept watching her sleep in the dirt and I was wishing she had a bed. She seems to love it! God bless.
They are such beautiful creatures.
You need to keep the homestead and your animals safe.
You treated the snake with the respect it deserves. Most people would just kill it.
Thanks for how your heart is toward all the beings we share this world with.
Seeing Crew's buddy hopping around with the toys sure made this old timer happy! From where she came from to where she is now is night and day for her. Think she knows it? She sure shows it. Good job, btw, on the Tomb and being a snake wrangler per excellence and keeping that reptilian beast alive (as long as it doesn't come back) was a gentle touch. Thanks.
WHAT AN AMAZING DOG GIFT..BLESS THE SUBSCRIBER THAT SENT THEM
The valve is down there in the hole which can be protected by a vertical pipe and a water key to open and close the valve.
Yes a christy G5 cover with 8" shaft pipe.
I don’t really understand but it sounds solid. 🙂
Yes,you could of saved time and money this way
I was going to say the same thing
Only thing I would add is to add some gravel under the pipe and cover it with screen to keep the bottom of the hole from filling up with dart because there is usually an escape valve under the valve itself and does leak water when you turn it off and on. at least that's my experience replacing the water spickets on my property all below the frost line. that were not done originally by the prior overs. of course your pipe and valve is way bigger that what I have worked on.
@@markbarcellos5500 12 inch is better to use with a end cap. Then I make my water key with a 4 inch pipe that has notches cut out to fit over the butterfly valve.
Lluvia or “Rain” is such a great addition to your homestead! I love her playfulness and comic relief! Still love Crew as well, though. Love following you all!
Can hardly wait to see them interacting with each other.
Right? Sibling rivalry turning to tolerance - they’re doing it right
How great you got all that stuff in the mail. People really love you guys and me too!!!
Jim, why don’t you just put an 8” pvc pipe down to the valve and make yourself a long handle extension? 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻
To help you to turn that valve on and off without getting inside the hole, take a 5' or 6' length of some 2" or so PVC pipe and notch the end to fit the knob. That way you can turn if from outside the hole. Make a T-handle on top. You could put a hole in the cover and just leave the PVC in and mark it on and off too then. You can use some of the scrap OSB plywood and use them as pieces across middle of your new box to help keep it from caving in again.
Hey ! Thats a good idea !
Landscapers do something like that for turning on sprinklers. The pipe is about 4 feet deep and has the valve at the bottom.
I am 84 and enjoying watching u 2 build i the desert.
A job worth doing is worth doing right. You guys are learning great lessons and sharing your journey so that others don’t make the same mistakes. That has amazing value.
Those were great useful gifts for thhe dogs! It was nice seeing the pups enjoy them.
Nice job on the peaceful cohab w rattlesnakes. Besides basic human decency, it's way safer for you if they don't think you're out to kill them.
One safety suggestion - put a handle on the bucket lid. Don't have your fingers around the rim, just center a drawer pull on the outside of the lid so your hands can stay out of sight, and you can use the lid as a shield when capping or upcapping the bucket. I've got a setup like this and it's a real step up from just the original lid (mine is a screw on).
Love your channel, best luck!
Beautiful the cactus are in bloom, love that bird that's giving a commentary. Gorgeous little green toad I found one next to one of my bean plants it has been very hot and dry here in the UK and that was a sure way of getting some water and some visiting bugs, this one is different and plump I love toads and frogs.
Beautiful sunset over the house. Lluvia is so playful so sweet and entertaining like a cat and dog all rolled into one. Great work you two thanks for the video.
Thank you Jess and Jim for this beautiful video! I don't know what I love more: The rescue of the snake or the toads, the rain, the rainbow, the gifts you receive or Lluvia just going wild with her toys or her bed. Happiness is where joy is...
The roads are my fav
Correction- the rain, of course
Corrected correction- the humans. This is my favorite channel because you two are so darn likeable
I was having a tough day, so decided to catch up on watching some of my favourite YT channels. The moment the dogs were in the vehicle together, and then you showed the generosity of one of your viewers, my day instantly improved. Thank you, and thanks to that viewer for reminding us there is kindness and compassion in the world. ❤
Put about 6 inches of rock under the balve. Encase about a cubic foot around the valve and rock in something sturdy. Then run a length of large pvc up to the surface. Backfill around and use the T-handle method. I've got that setup and it's going on 50 years old.
I love the snake handling footage! You two are stellar! 🌟🌟
Good job guys, it was a divide and conquer kinda few days! 😊🇬🇧 Uvia looks like she’s having lots of fun, nice to see.
I was so happy when I saw Uby running around on her own. It's great that she can do that. She was having a good time.
Such a cool shot with the rainbow. Glad you fixed your broken box. We are stuck in the mud over here. It’s literally a jungle out there. 😉💜
So great to see the dogs love their gifts!
I hope the dome comes along with more progress guys! The dogs look HAPPY!
Happy dogs! Very thoughtful Gift....>
Awesome job the both of you do
Even though it sucks that the box partially collapsed, I got to watch you do what you do so well... keep on digging Jim!
On the eaves, is there more than one place for the water to run off? If not, you might consider a few more downspouts. With how hard the rain can come down there, you don't want the weight of a bunch of water bearing down on the eaves.
So much rain in the desert. Love those shots of the clouds over the dome.
What a kind and thoughtful gift from a viewer. Would you please share your Amazon wish list again with us if you haven't already. Know your space is tight, so would like to send you something you need/want after I save up some money. Love love love your channel and am a happy subscriber!
What a wonderful thoughtful thing to do special viewer! My big dog did the same thing with his gigantic bone I got him 🥰
I was thinking possibly a cinder block structure might be a sturdy structure for the pipe valve
The oversized roof over the box was a good move
Fantastic video. Love the reptile, amphibian and spider stuff. Loved your adjustment to the valve box. Beautiful scenery too. Thanks!
We had braces on our basement walls and the clay ground still managed to move them. We had to dig and put gravel in around our foundation. Maybe since you have clay, putting gravel around that box will secure it from caving in.
What beautiful jester from your viewers…..i have the beds…they are perfect for the summer and heat and i put an old blanket on in the winter. The beds are great for older hips.. you both work so hard….love you!!
I have only been following for a short time. Unfortionatley i am not in a position to buy gifts. I wish i was however the per sdon who just bought and gave all those doggy gifts your Amazing. I thank you
Its people like you who make the world go around. So many just want to take but your a giver. A big thankyou for doing that. You know who you are. Regards
Andy . Perth Australia
Good job making that valve box. Thank you for sharing those beautiful rainbows. UV sure is entertaining 😁
Cactus blooms are so beautiful!
Love your channel! I'm dying to see Jess lay more of the plaster mix on the dome.
Uvy is so funny. So much energy she a a precious pup.
Best wishes guys.
Congrats GDP on making the Cistern pipe box. it might be a good ideal to put something heavy on top
of the cover incase of a strong wind. lv the views.
Great to see two lovely people loving life. I could say more but I got to go and dig now, seeing people dig gets me every time.
It's so nice to have that kind of energy around you her youth says it all.
Please show how much rain in you huge sistern would love to see you lower a camera down or fashion arock on the end of rope and see where it hits the rope with the water line and the calculate gallons.
The cistern is not sealed.
That is why #NoUpdate.
@@honthirty_ ok????OK?
This question wasn't for any one but for the content creator.
But thanks. I saw the last one where they tried to look into it.
Yes I watch every video.
@@leestimis9264 Whoa! Tame the triggered reaction.
Private replies are easy.
TH-cam is a social media platform.
@@honthirty_ what are you going off about. Like I say I can't control how you are going take a reply to your comment.
You are right about one thing though this is utube. And when you respond in a reasonable manner like I did by saying the question wasn't for you was perfectly with in my right. Why do you have a problem???
Triggered ??? Is that something you often say to someone that is having a reasonable conversation??
People are so nice! That was a wonderful surprise for your whole family!
Glad ya got things taken care of. No snakes for me!! Nice job done on the tank. Never can have to much rain water! Stay safe and keep up the good work!
I love the "Survivor"/ "Naked and Afraid" reality show styled music & lead-in sequence. 😬👍
That lightening strike shot was amazing. I'd enjoy seeing more storm footage...I love storms.
Nice job on the box / possible lil root cellar :). That water valve lid might fly in a heavy wind. Some way to secure it down might be a great idea. I mean I've seen heavy winds life stuff and toss it you'd have never thought possible. If that's flying it could slice like a sword too.
you are both awesome doing a lovely job I hope both dogs will enjoy each other's company soon she is so playful outside with a cine I think like a kangaroo jumping about , she is so happy now I'm glad you are both amazing 👏 both get on doing their part . Think the Rattle Snake wanted to be on the video I'd be frightened if I saw one I would run out the way , awesome job I'm loving every step you take oh the cats plant is looking very pretty going better God bless you both and keep you both safe love you both ❤
SO generous of your viewer !!! Kind, thoughtful, .... Just incredible. I'm sorry to hear your old box project broke down.
It's hard enough to build.. And rebuilding just makes it sad. I guess it would've dissolved if you made the box with sandbags.. Maybe some draining ditches.. Berm & sealed would help
Fantastic!!💦🐾🌈I’m totally bonded with your project! I especially love seeing the wildlife including Lluvia!! And your beautiful landscape. Your vids just get better & better!!
Hi guys. If you do another shut underground just use a 8”-10” pvc pipe cut to fit. Then use another piece of pvc with a notch cut in to stick down to close and open valve. Then you have only a8”-10” protrusion sticking out of the ground. Keep up the hard work.
Good job with the little pipe house. Maybe it would be a better idea to extend a piece of wood from the lid frame out to the end of the metal top so you won't be bending the metal each time you pull the top off?
I am so glad to see Uvi getting to play off the leash. I love dogs. I was thinking my dogs would run loose if i lived there, but then I remembered my neighbors dog got killed by a rattlesnake bite.
Man y'all knocked it out of the park again. Funny how my mind goes to "how would I solve the problem, then to would my idea even work, or how would it even work.... Glad y'all went with your plan.
Hey, I'm just going to call UV Ultra Violet. You live in the desert after all. Or just Violet. She's adorable. Good job on the pipe valve unit. You may need to give it a water resistant treatment. I would like to see some cinder blocks for you Jim, to lower and raise yourself up and out of there.
Lluvia catching her tail … so cute. 😀
Good episode team! I'm enjoying seeing all the wildlife that comes out after a rain :)
It's always a hard decision and compromise when building - perfect, budget, time, materials, ... Sometimes we get the chance to make the decision again. Live and learn!
Beautiful and Scary. I love ur hair please be careful with the sun , ur skin is fair. AWESOME couple awesome life , 2 peas in a pod👍❤👌
hey jim. have you thought about using a pvc pipe, say a 6" pipe standing up over that valve with a screw on cap. just need to make a rebar T to reach down there to turn the valve like the would in the big citys
Good to have you back
Wow you both are doing such wonderful work stay safe outthere
nice job both of you! tank you ALL stay safe
WEll nice job Jim, you fixed everything just perfect. Kudos! Jess, you're so good at all you do. Chin up, it will end some day and then you can relax and do some stargazing. ;) God Bless!
You both are amazing.
Might want to lime the cob that touches gutters first, as it would likely wash away first in a stream.
How a y'all doing, l love your sense of sustainable mechanism and patience. I have learnt a lot indeed. Brick by brick. Keep going and l would love to see the greener side of your homestead as well, thanks.
Your two toads: Toady-Wan Canoli and Luke Buttbumper. lol
So, do y'all make cactus jelly? My late mother-in-law used to make it when we lived in Arizona. It was one of my late husband's favorite memories of his childhood.
just a suggestion buddy. why don't you use a 12-in Sono tube to drop all the way down over the valve handle itself and then backfill that tube in the ground and then use a t handle with a fork end to go turn off and on the valve as needed. that way instead of a huge vault you have just a small tube that would be easy to keep clear. just my two cents
Awww……happy puppies!
What a generous gift....
Try using a blue water drum to replace the valve volt. Cut out the bottom to let the pipe and valve slide in to the bottom. Keep the black screw on lid as you access pint.
Thanks!
Simple _|’’’|_ ,4 L connection and place the valve on the top at ground level. Then fill it in with dirt. Just do it in a couple of months when the water is gone. Looks great by the way.
#Keepupthegreatwork is all I can say. Everything Man made has its time for maintenance. Pat yourselves on the back for all the accomplishments as well as new tasks to tackle while keeping a roof over your heads - LITERALLY! Give yourselves a break, too. I understand your journey. I am living off grid and building as well. #Thankyou for the #inspiration to continue and love what I do.
THUMBS up!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍 everything is looking great!! That rainbow was beautiful!!! Still love those windows!! Stay positive and POSITIVE!!!!
I'm not a desert person, but man, you got yourselves some great sunsets.
And, uh, rattlesnakes.
Then again, we have a native rattler here in Central NY, so I shouldn't talk. 😂
I got a chuckle out of the dog in the lawn chair.😁
Hope you make an outdoor fire pit eventually, with a patio area, and a roof over it, that'd be really cool
Thanks for sharing 👍😀
"All I got to do to finish is to put a lid on it..." Meanwhile, apocalyptic Rain Clouds are rolling in!!! Made me laugh, but you got it done Jim. Looks well done. Your desert rain storms are incredible. All the best.
Top of the morning Jim and Jess
i sent you a half gallon of crushed eggshells! They were to arrive TODAY/MONDAY ( AUG 15)
My husband and i watch your channel every time you post! We love you and those pooches.
Please let them be together soon. Its going to seem weird( to them) if you wait too much longer!
Cistern looks good. Where I wanted it to be, I would use concrete. Keeps the rain water out, the mud out and makes a solid. Protects the valve, pipes, and structure. Cob takes way to long to dry out with all that rain. On the house itself, I would repair with stucco. Just fill in the holes with it, and blend it out.
I have seen cob domes, houses, sheds, and such. They all got stuccoed. Some were aircrete sprayed. It keeps the water out!
Doc
A suggestion for everyone's safety, I would wrap the edges of the box's metal roof with some pool noodles, cut them on one side and then install... maybe you thought of something else?
What nice surprises, glad folks are able to share. Dogs look like, size of stick, light like stick but Noooo doesn't smell like stick ! Amazing dome work your lucky your legs don't fall asleep staying in onr balanced position like that.! Nice box over , man- cave no ?:❤️
Would be great if you start using stone structures for such things and new projects within this lovely place, keep doing great work!
I hate to say this, but, that box will rot just as quick. The best way to get access to your water valve is to use a 12 inch PVC pipe that will go over the valve, notch it to fit around the pipe. I make the pipe stick above the ground about 12-16 inches, then use an end cap as the lid. Make a long water key to turn the water valve. I did notice you have a round valve, You may need to replace it with a PVC ball valve.
Another option is to install a city water meter inside a plastic barrel with 2 holes drill out on each side. Then use the lid on the barrel as the roof. It's water tight. A water meter would give you information like how much water you're using during any amount of time you would like to know.
Been watching your channel now for a few weeks, I understand a lot of your challenges trying to build things as cheaply as possible. food for thought on the next go around with the box you could box the hole out with concrete 4 inches to 6 inches with re-rod for strength if you intent is to have access to more than the valve, also put a sloped roof on top slight angle to shed any water. Another option is a piece of 8 inch Schedule 80 PVC notched to fit over the pipe and valve with a cap and screw cover, make a tee handle out of 2 inch pvc works great. Line the outside of the pipe with rock for drainage similar to the posts on you lean to building and back fill the hole. I commend you for trying to live out your dreams learning as you go is a rough way but a great way to expand your abilities. When life deals you a problem step back access everything and look for solutions don't be afraid to pencil down several before you start. Look for information that others have out there on your issues they may be similar and give new perspective to the problem. I have been in Construction for over 30 years still do not know it all learn to think outside the box everyday. Success is based on the learning from one's mistakes and moving forward.
You guys are doing grate and uvie is so happy I want to see the other pup play or dose he have to be on a leash
You put such an amazing amount of effort into the valve box.... have you seen the technique of using a sleeve over the valve and using a proper shut of valve that insert down the sleeve to turn the valve on and off.. While I admire you journey I see you both putting such a lot of energy into each and every project you do. Your journey has been great but very very slow if you can I suggest the use of equipment for digging moving and hauling. I do so much enjoy watching the progress so please don't take me wrong in being critical. To be critical is a latin word thats means throwing like on a subject that provides another perspective of how things are progressing.
Good job. When I have to install something similar I will use a culvert installed vertically.
Good lightning and rainbow shots!!! Good work guys!
grass is growing well next to the cistern, start a small veggie patch there. Well done.
Thank you kind person
I just had an idea you may consider. Actually, I saw it in another TH-cam video. A couple living in Norway built a geodesic dome over their cob home to protect it from the weather. So, their three story cob home remains unaffected by the extreme weather. And they use the space between their cob home exterior walls and the geo dome walls as a greenhouse and patio space. If you research geo dome construction, you will find DIY geo domes will cut building kit geo domes cost probably up to 70%. Check out Paul Robinson's you tube videos. Basically for geo domes you need struts, hubs, and a dome cover. Robinson has a video on machine pressing the ends of metal tubes to create the hubs. Metal last longer than wood struts. Pacific Domes uses similar metal struts, which serve as hubs as well. Consider checking them out too. All the best. Love you guys!
No finer words of wisdom than this- " Go Be a Toad" -Jess.
Uvia is a brilliant dog, proving she is smarter than most dogs. She devised a plan on how to actually catch her tail and it worked perfectly. It needs to stop following her or she will catch it again. Love that wacky girl. Too bad Crew ain't got time for her. He would see she is just a fun loving girl.
Good Morning....Cute Box....🤣
Since you already installed the box use old motor oil to seal the wood from rotting out. A better option would of been a 10" or 12" dia scrap pvc pipe cut off from public works. Cut to fit over the valve and pipe filled with a little cement/mortar half way up the valve body to keep water out. Pvc comes up to 8" above ground level with a cap. With a valve stem attached to the valve and handle up top for easy reach. This will keep the valve dry from corrosion, keep the critters out and nothing rots. 😎👍👍
Wouldn't it be better to use an underground opening system such as fire hydrants with a piece of 4-inch PVC pipe. and thus you avoid so much shoveling earth. Since you are building it, in 2 years you will have to rebuild it.