Reconstructing the steps to the old ruins

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  • @timheilman2089
    @timheilman2089 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +175

    This project has a bit of everything. Archeology, restoration, construction, and just plain hard work. Thanks for sharing.

    • @girlnorthof60
      @girlnorthof60 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Excellent entertainment as well. I enjoy watching all the projects he works on, even pressure washing a family members patio a while back 👍

    • @anneholand764
      @anneholand764 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@girlnorthof60å😊

  • @dbrance
    @dbrance 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    This looks like the magical entrance to some unexpected side quest. ❤

    • @airenesmiler6624
      @airenesmiler6624 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This chanel is a side quest, I'm sure it's the plot line of an epic fantasy novel; I was digging in my garden when....

  • @vedajanbaker8518
    @vedajanbaker8518 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Love what you're doing! The tree didn't win! Can't wait to see what is next.

    • @karengossett1475
      @karengossett1475 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😂👍

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      No it didn't haha. The tree is next in fact, making the stump in to something.

  • @bruresende
    @bruresende 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    I don't know why, but your videos feel very comforting for me, and I really need it, so thanks!

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I am happy to hear that. thank you

  • @jostephan7224
    @jostephan7224 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    low key one of the few times TH-cam recommendations actually shows me something I'd enjoy watching.

    • @HisameArtwork
      @HisameArtwork 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ikr, often YT is like bleaghdsfhlsfdh and I get tired of clicking don't recommend and just close and go do something else.

  • @User0347_jk_its_josh
    @User0347_jk_its_josh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This video series is one of the coolest things. Thanks for sharing for all of us to enjoy.

  • @lyn2256
    @lyn2256 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Great work. I've missed your videos. More please!

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. I am working on it 😊

  • @digitaIgorilla
    @digitaIgorilla 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Totally impressed. It's come a long way with your blood sweat and toil. Give yourself a hearty pat on the back. Job well done.

  • @ourfloridagarden4191
    @ourfloridagarden4191 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    That looks flipping fantastic. What a workout. Blessings

  • @robert.stokes
    @robert.stokes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Beyond incredible!! Your work is top notch and your resolve is unparalleled!

  • @jackiea8394
    @jackiea8394 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    It’s become apparent in your videos that you put as much love and skill into your project as the original builders all those years ago. In fact the way you take your time picking out the best stone for the job makes me think you were there in a previous life doing just that!

  • @shojy8125
    @shojy8125 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Always glad to see an upload from you on the progress. I very much enjoy watching the history unearthed and the time you take to repair or reuse it. Keep up the good work my friend!

  • @stonehillfarm866
    @stonehillfarm866 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Always great videos! I click right away whenever I see that you posted. Loved it!

  • @jeremy1350
    @jeremy1350 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Hello. It has been a while. Those tree roots, Oh Boy !! Chain Saw all the way. The Steps and Path are just Brilliant. You did some of your best work here !!
    I can't wait to see what else is buried beneath the dirt in the surrounding area.

  • @keep_it_real_1
    @keep_it_real_1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Amazing and very hard work. The steps and pathway are now wonderful. Cannot wait to see what is next 👍👊👌

  • @abbynormal2111
    @abbynormal2111 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I have been following your restoration of this historical site since the beginning, and with great fascination. I get ridiculously excited to see a new post! Keep them up! Love from Southern California😊

    • @philomenahearn1717
      @philomenahearn1717 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Same here

    • @karengossett1475
      @karengossett1475 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me as well 💕

    • @GaiaCarney
      @GaiaCarney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Enthralled in Oregon 🤗

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks, glad you're still watching. I'm still plugging away at it!

  • @apoco_lips9957
    @apoco_lips9957 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    That turned out great, that place must have been so whimsical when it was first made and you’re bringing it back

  • @otakelblanchemanor0659
    @otakelblanchemanor0659 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Truly Magical! I was waiting for the fairies or gnomes to appear around the tree stump!

  • @GalaBalaur
    @GalaBalaur หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Какие молодцы!❤❤❤
    Без спешки,без психа----спокойно,с душой работают❤
    Будьте здоровы,ребята❤❤❤❤

  • @GoGoGoLilQueenie
    @GoGoGoLilQueenie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Well…I’ve only watched you do all that and I’m exhausted! Great progress. You must feel very accomplished.

  • @rogerdale5451
    @rogerdale5451 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Noticed this only yesterday... Only after binge-watching, have I realized the enormous amount of work involved. I'd love to see some of the countryside in the surrounding area. I'm a native of the center area of the USA, so I've never seen anything of Wales, although my genes are all about that area of the world. Very interesting.

  • @karengossett1475
    @karengossett1475 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh honey you must be so proud 💞 I only know you through your videos and I am proud and grateful to you 🙏

  • @andrewofford1533
    @andrewofford1533 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Definitely a labour of Love........

  • @kathymarshall220
    @kathymarshall220 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Incredible transformation 😊 I love how chill your videos are to watch, though I’m sure they don’t feel quite so relaxing to do 😂

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks. It's definitely relaxing to do, takes total focus so you forget about other things.

  • @amandabishop7987
    @amandabishop7987 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    That entrance looks awesome, that was so lovely to watch, very tranquil 😃

    • @lmdyment
      @lmdyment 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Roots are so intrusive.

  • @talltom1129
    @talltom1129 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I've been loving this transformation since you began. Having recently had to deal with tree roots on another phase of a project here at home, I can relate to your struggles. My project isn't historic, like yours is, or as extensive. But that tree you overcame had to go! It came along well after the original stonework, and was very destructive. Good for you for your tenacity.

    • @lmdyment
      @lmdyment 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah roots cause so much damage.

  • @fintan3563
    @fintan3563 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am mesmerized by guys building stone walls!
    🪨🪨🪨

  • @smedina146
    @smedina146 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! This was amazing to watch. Quite the labor of love! Blessings from the Great Pacific Northwest, Lakewood, Washington. 💛🖤💛

  • @RemusKingOfRome
    @RemusKingOfRome 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done, rediscovering and revamping Welsh history. A magical thing.
    I'm getting tired just watching you. :D

  • @fleurjardin1012
    @fleurjardin1012 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow! Great job of restoring the stairs and the upper landing. It looks so good.

  • @brianhorner6340
    @brianhorner6340 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! Amazing work, for a guy who says he’s not too clued up on what he’s doing, you seem to be winging it really well lol people would pay a lot of money and then some more to be able to have those steps! Great work mate! Already looking forward to the next video

  • @Kataya2464
    @Kataya2464 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such lovely stonework! Enjoyed watching an artist at work-thank you!

  • @Shmancyfancy536
    @Shmancyfancy536 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The older you get the more you realize that at its core, this is what life is about. Loving and taking care of your family, building and maintaining stuff.
    Thats our purpose.

    • @lisescheiman5092
      @lisescheiman5092 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course,
      But Heaven is not Danish modern.....
      What do we have on Earth for Jehovah Shammah?
      Schmancy?

  • @psychokeef
    @psychokeef 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another part of the jigsaw done and now onto the next one. Great series of videos this is even tho they are not as regular as they used to be. Keep up the good work can’t wait to see what you do next 👏👏👏👍

  • @tanyacurtis2884
    @tanyacurtis2884 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love what you have done to the steps. It's all coming along nicely and I can't wait to see more.

  • @jonathanking456
    @jonathanking456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope you are proud of yourself. You should be. Just a really excellent job. Been following this project since the beginning. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you’ve put in to allow us to join you on your journey.
    I think you must have been a mason in a previous life.
    -All the best to you

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @BrainsofFrank
    @BrainsofFrank 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really enjoyed sitting here watching you do so much hard work into rebuilding this piece of history.
    You are doing a fine job my friend

  • @volkmarkostka6763
    @volkmarkostka6763 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Given the size of the roots it must have been a long time since the path was used the last time. Impressive work.

  • @jodirauth8847
    @jodirauth8847 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are so fortunate to have found something so wonderful. You courage to undertake the reclamation of this beautiful structure. It's so beautiful

  • @synicyst9925
    @synicyst9925 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a difference. You should be pleased with your achievement. Getting rid of those trees was a lot of work. At the entrance to the stair it looks like windows in the wall were filled with very large stones.

  • @Softsqueakyduck
    @Softsqueakyduck 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just amazing! I love watching it all come together.

  • @FrancesYoung-rb5tm
    @FrancesYoung-rb5tm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All that hard work has paid off. What a truly amazing transformation. Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I hope you have given yourself a big pat on the back.

  • @adelem432
    @adelem432 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Looks so amazing!!

  • @jessiep2931
    @jessiep2931 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! You did an amazing job! It’s beautiful

  • @billykowalski4305
    @billykowalski4305 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful man. Super cool project!

  • @fredschaves
    @fredschaves 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Your channel literally came to my mind today... What an amazing surprise!

  • @lilashelton535
    @lilashelton535 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fascinating to watch you work and keeping everything so aligned. Rule must be never put a stone walk or stairs close to a tree or vice versa.

  • @TheHungryEquestrian
    @TheHungryEquestrian หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love you bringing this beautiful home back to life ❤

  • @chrismcnulty2119
    @chrismcnulty2119 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A motivated individual can accomplish anything. Place gets better with every video

  • @michaelhicks2599
    @michaelhicks2599 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful job on the stairs and what a fight with the tree but you are winning

  • @donhartfield
    @donhartfield 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's a beautiful restoration of that side wall and the alignment of the stairs to the path to your hidden home! This is incredible!

  • @felicagriswold7276
    @felicagriswold7276 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    TFS! It is so delightful to watch you uncover the past while making an amazing garden space. I appreciate your efforts

  • @costaronai
    @costaronai 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great update Afon. Great work!

  • @terryhayward7905
    @terryhayward7905 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That garden summer house area is really looking good now, great work.

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are, or have become due to this project, an excellent mason! And you’re going to have the coolest garden on Earth when it’s all said and done. I just know you’re going to find a tunnel that leads to a different world!❤️🤗🐝

  • @bethevenden4607
    @bethevenden4607 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Makes you appreciate the original workers !

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, very hard work, and zero power tools available.

  • @StreetMachine18
    @StreetMachine18 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    amazing work! your grandfather would be proud to see your elbow grease and the work you can accomplish!

  • @AlexanderBrown--SSOIF
    @AlexanderBrown--SSOIF 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful transformation.
    I love everything ancient ruins.

  • @latemcire8387
    @latemcire8387 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Looks great! A variable speed angle grinder with a steel wire cup wheel works amazingly for cleaning mortar off bricks and stone. Always look forward to seeing your progress.

  • @heatherjones9773
    @heatherjones9773 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When you finish this restoration, you will have an amazing garden.

  • @roywills5387
    @roywills5387 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One man vs Nature vs Mankind. This looks great.

  • @UrbexTroll
    @UrbexTroll 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This has been an Amazing Transformation from beginning to end.

  • @angelcoops511
    @angelcoops511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Fantastic job. Looks amazing

  • @Parabola001
    @Parabola001 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love the idea of restoring old stuff, even if its just a bunch of rocks assembled to a staircase

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It looks amazing, you are really good with the stonework. Your family must be surprised by what you've unearthed in the old family garden. Love watching.👍❤️

  • @Texray1
    @Texray1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bravo. You gave that stairway the respect it deserves.

  • @whatanitemare
    @whatanitemare 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I feel for you!! Saw blades in the dirt don't last long and tree roots go everywhere. Tons of hard work but what an beautiful (and much safer) final result.

  • @dannmann17
    @dannmann17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was awesome!👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @breabeyrouti7834
    @breabeyrouti7834 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh that tree!! Jeeze!!! Super super hard work to get nature out of the stone structure. It's amazing the results.

  • @jilliedillie
    @jilliedillie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it’s difficult to just sit here and watch you work so hard. I’m 70 but would want to help if I lived nearby. The steps are so beautiful I cried! I hope you are feeling immense satisfaction 👏.

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, I do feel very satisfied with it.

    • @mikemotorbike4283
      @mikemotorbike4283 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's nice to feel safe on the stairs, thank you.

  • @ruthkirkparick3535
    @ruthkirkparick3535 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watching you work is inspiring. Though our property has no old ruins to dig out, it requires almost daily attention as there are 80 yr old oak trees, constantly shedding leaves and branches. I want to keep the remnant of a very old (horse-drawn) logging trail visible. From watching your efforts, I have several ideas on what to put in the middle of our wee open woodland and have researched what native plants to add. Deer walk through every day, to and from the river to drink. The appearance of another video from you is a surprise "Happy Day" present.

  • @cookie4me5555
    @cookie4me5555 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have said before that you've had no training for this but it must be in your DNA. Perhaps hundreds of years ago you were a stone mason. It comes instinctively to you. You are so creative and skilled. Looking forward to more. Thank you for sharing ❤.

  • @ЕкатеринаБезфамильная-ы8ю
    @ЕкатеринаБезфамильная-ы8ю หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Как гармонично с окружающей природой выглядит эта каменная лестница!

  • @ncc74656m
    @ncc74656m 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is genuinely the dream of every kid with an imagination who liked playing in the dirt and building things.

  • @patkilmurray4702
    @patkilmurray4702 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hat's off to you Afon, what you've achieved is simply beautiful, it just gets better and better. Love watching you work.❤

  • @CatcachuToo
    @CatcachuToo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow!! You did an amazing job on the stairs! Thanks for sharing this adventure!

  • @deenafrayo
    @deenafrayo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have been into this whole project from the beginning. It’s always special when I see a video is up. The stairs have turned out beautifully!

  • @cathybrewer8958
    @cathybrewer8958 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is such a pretty place because you have done so much to it. Your stone work is so good. This could be an area where you could restore the stone work and build a house there. Great job.

  • @lizstevenson7801
    @lizstevenson7801 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lot of hard work but so worth it, now it looks so beautiful and tranquil. Well done 🇦🇺

  • @raywoods523
    @raywoods523 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was waiting for the dragon to walk around the corner. Very cool. Dude. Keep digging. We all love what you have done to the place.

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. I will keep digging!

  • @2horns8myhalo
    @2horns8myhalo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic job you did there! Be proud! 💪👍

  • @dawneckert6622
    @dawneckert6622 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This transformation is so amazing. It looks clean and structurally sound also while looking ancient. Right above the ledge, on either side of the stairs it would look beautiful with some planters and bright red flowers. I’d sit out there with my tea or coffee and a book. Heaven!

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. I do have some plans for planters and maybe a herb garden too, possibly some lavender.

  • @hopeeternal99
    @hopeeternal99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It is really neat to see how far you've come with this restoration site over the years. Great job!

  • @quinnabun1173
    @quinnabun1173 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was definitely a labor of love job& man o man you should be so extremely proud of yourself.Beautiful work& look absolutely amazing.They will now go on to last hundreds of more years to come ❤🎉 Spectacular job. And those tree roots were massive

  • @maretteschulz8898
    @maretteschulz8898 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absoutely beautiful work - looks a million dollars.👌👏👏💖

  • @NaMatwo2
    @NaMatwo2 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Secret garden at the top of the steps . Congrats Great job 👏🏽

  • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508
    @catherinefromchristchurchn6508 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Perseverance, agility, attention to detail, patience, determination - all words that come to mind when I watch this.
    Well done sir!

  • @ThatGirlinLoveland
    @ThatGirlinLoveland 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For a one man show, its pretty amazing how much you've done.

  • @DVAnl
    @DVAnl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful and honest work. Love the project!

  • @cherylparish1375
    @cherylparish1375 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are truly a very patient artist bringing a very old plot plan to a beautiful new life! You are building a foundation, stone by stone, to something really special. Maybe the ultimate wedding venue! It's so lovely already! You are doing an amazing job! Most people would have only dug so far and then filled it back in and called it a day. Lately most of the things I have watched to relax and unwind are not available anymore. It was a real treat to see you had a new video! Thank you!

  • @ck9292
    @ck9292 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was quite the transformational video. It was very satisfying to watch this amount of progress. Well done!

  • @helenmegginson-mz9cf
    @helenmegginson-mz9cf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic effort and outcome.

  • @sheona7693
    @sheona7693 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautifully restored with such good workmanship.
    Thank you for taking us with you on this rediscovery.

  • @GregKrynen
    @GregKrynen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Idea - build a part pergola, part covered cover with the walls airily framed to resemble a cottage. That way it is still open air but brings back the 'ghost' of the home that once stood.

  • @thomasharper9087
    @thomasharper9087 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    its so gorgeous the work you are doing!

  • @barbannco
    @barbannco 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i love what you have acheived there...such a lot of work but well worth it such a special place,

  • @kayandrews6905
    @kayandrews6905 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done. I hope you're proud of what you've achieved. You've made sure they'll last for a good while longer.

  • @nicogerben
    @nicogerben 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That is genuinely breathtakingly beautiful

  • @НатальяБрюханова-э2с
    @НатальяБрюханова-э2с 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Какая колоссальная работа проведена 👏👏👏- мастеру РЕСПЕКТ!!! Какая красота 😊👌

  • @nigeldw3
    @nigeldw3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s well done. Glad to see you’ve invested in more tools!