Reconstructing the steps to the old ruins

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  • @timheilman2089
    @timheilman2089 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +177

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

    • @girlnorthof60
      @girlnorthof60 3 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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@girlnorthof60å😊

  • @dbrance
    @dbrance 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

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

    • @airenesmiler6624
      @airenesmiler6624 3 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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

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

    • @karengossett1475
      @karengossett1475 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😂👍

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

  • @jostephan7224
    @jostephan7224 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

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

    • @HisameArtwork
      @HisameArtwork 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @bruresende
    @bruresende 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

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

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I am happy to hear that. thank you

  • @apoco_lips9957
    @apoco_lips9957 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

  • @jackiea8394
    @jackiea8394 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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!

  • @abbynormal2111
    @abbynormal2111 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Same here

    • @karengossett1475
      @karengossett1475 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Me as well 💕

    • @GaiaCarney
      @GaiaCarney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Enthralled in Oregon 🤗

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @User0347_jk_its_josh
    @User0347_jk_its_josh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

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

  • @stefanwild326
    @stefanwild326 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    so much hard work! Incredibly satisfying to watch ... thank you 😀

  • @digitaIgorilla
    @digitaIgorilla 3 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.

  • @otakelblanchemanor0659
    @otakelblanchemanor0659 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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

  • @kathymarshall220
    @kathymarshall220 3 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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @shojy8125
    @shojy8125 3 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!

  • @lyn2256
    @lyn2256 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

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

    • @afontirs
      @afontirs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. I am working on it 😊

  • @jeremy1350
    @jeremy1350 3 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.

  • @GoGoGoLilQueenie
    @GoGoGoLilQueenie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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

  • @robert.stokes
    @robert.stokes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

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

  • @rogerdale5451
    @rogerdale5451 3 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.

  • @talltom1129
    @talltom1129 3 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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah roots cause so much damage.

  • @chrismcnulty2119
    @chrismcnulty2119 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @amandabishop7987
    @amandabishop7987 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

    • @lmdyment
      @lmdyment 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Roots are so intrusive.

  • @Shmancyfancy536
    @Shmancyfancy536 3 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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @stonehillfarm866
    @stonehillfarm866 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

  • @fleurjardin1012
    @fleurjardin1012 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @Parabola001
    @Parabola001 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @ourfloridagarden4191
    @ourfloridagarden4191 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    That looks flipping fantastic. What a workout. Blessings

  • @terryhayward7905
    @terryhayward7905 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @angelcoops511
    @angelcoops511 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Fantastic job. Looks amazing

  • @breabeyrouti7834
    @breabeyrouti7834 3 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 3 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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, I do feel very satisfied with it.

    • @mikemotorbike4283
      @mikemotorbike4283 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @tanyacurtis2884
    @tanyacurtis2884 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @keep_it_real_1
    @keep_it_real_1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

  • @volkmarkostka6763
    @volkmarkostka6763 3 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.

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 3 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!❤️🤗🐝

  • @fredschaves
    @fredschaves 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @barbannco
    @barbannco 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @UrbexTroll
    @UrbexTroll 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This has been an Amazing Transformation from beginning to end.

  • @beverlyodom71
    @beverlyodom71 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hard working young man and I’m loving the stairs.

  • @hopeeternal99
    @hopeeternal99 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Texray1
    @Texray1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bravo. You gave that stairway the respect it deserves.

  • @BillLowenburg
    @BillLowenburg 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job on the steps! Thank you for NO time lapse or music! They always ruin it. Keep up the excellent work.

  • @andrewofford1533
    @andrewofford1533 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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

  • @felicagriswold7276
    @felicagriswold7276 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @FrancesYoung-rb5tm
    @FrancesYoung-rb5tm 3 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.

  • @ck9292
    @ck9292 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @thomasharper9087
    @thomasharper9087 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    its so gorgeous the work you are doing!

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 3 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.👍❤️

  • @deenafrayo
    @deenafrayo 3 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!

  • @Lorus1976
    @Lorus1976 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That looks amazing. It was a lot of hard work. Well done. Thanks a lot! 😉

  • @donhartfield
    @donhartfield 3 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!

  • @StreetMachine18
    @StreetMachine18 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @BrainsofFrank
    @BrainsofFrank 3 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

  • @nicogerben
    @nicogerben 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That is genuinely breathtakingly beautiful

  • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508
    @catherinefromchristchurchn6508 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @synicyst9925
    @synicyst9925 3 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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just amazing! I love watching it all come together.

  • @whatanitemare
    @whatanitemare 3 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.

  • @dawneckert6622
    @dawneckert6622 3 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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @CatcachuToo
    @CatcachuToo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @nickhale2900
    @nickhale2900 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great job, that was some hard graft well done👍

  • @roywills5387
    @roywills5387 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One man vs Nature vs Mankind. This looks great.

  • @nigeldw3
    @nigeldw3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @karengossett1475
    @karengossett1475 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @latemcire8387
    @latemcire8387 3 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.

  • @ncc74656m
    @ncc74656m 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @holdenwitch
    @holdenwitch 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow it looks amazing, a lot of mud, sweat and a few beers gone into transforming it into what it is now.

  • @johnsaintvincent8406
    @johnsaintvincent8406 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like it because I know that the kind of work you're doing is very difficult and everything turned out very nice.

  • @WilliamNast-v1g
    @WilliamNast-v1g 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You sure do have a lot of stamina! It's great watching the progress on your project and it is so worth the effort. Who knows what each shovelful may turn up?! You are doing a terrific job.

  • @lilashelton535
    @lilashelton535 3 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.

  • @sheona7693
    @sheona7693 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @dianecooper7502
    @dianecooper7502 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice. Well done! What a wonderful at home get away space. ❤

  • @psychokeef
    @psychokeef 3 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 👏👏👏👍

  • @joycepayne3505
    @joycepayne3505 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job. That was worth all the labor, sweat and tears.

  • @stephmo371
    @stephmo371 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Haven't seen this work in such a long time, its nice to see the progress of the restoration going so beautifully even with a few roots in the way 😂

  • @barbarariddick5321
    @barbarariddick5321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing transformation, what patience you have, congratulations 🎉🎉

  • @lilyg2058
    @lilyg2058 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful world we would live in if we all valued what was old instead what was new. So lovely to follow you.

  • @CoryMT
    @CoryMT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know nothing about masonry or making stairs, but that looks nice!
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @patkilmurray4702
    @patkilmurray4702 3 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.❤

  • @michaelhicks2599
    @michaelhicks2599 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kcbohne4530
    @kcbohne4530 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great work, greetings from Germany.

  • @DVAnl
    @DVAnl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful and honest work. Love the project!

  • @smedina146
    @smedina146 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @cathybrewer8958
    @cathybrewer8958 3 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.

  • @tonymckelvey-pc3ob
    @tonymckelvey-pc3ob 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mate ,you’re a craftsman. Well done.

  • @NaMatwo2
    @NaMatwo2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @SLane249
    @SLane249 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job, thanks for taking us along.

  • @RemusKingOfRome
    @RemusKingOfRome 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @billykowalski4305
    @billykowalski4305 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful man. Super cool project!

  • @joanmacdonald360
    @joanmacdonald360 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job! The whole area is becoming very magical.

  • @ninabooker2904
    @ninabooker2904 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think you came along just in time before those stairs started slipping and crumbling down. You opened a can of worms finding those giant roots under and over the pathway. But you persevered and slayed those gnarly roots. The original builders would be proud that you came along to properly repair and maintain their work. Excellent craftsman still exists. TY for sharing your masterpiece. 👍
    Sending encouragement from U.S.A. 🇺🇸

  • @TheHungryEquestrian
    @TheHungryEquestrian 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love you bringing this beautiful home back to life ❤

  • @Kataya2464
    @Kataya2464 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @toxic3.143
    @toxic3.143 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is very pretty! I cant wait too see what you do next. Thank you for keeping the cool styling of strong building patters

  • @Fearnstein
    @Fearnstein 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That looks amazing, well done

  • @kalenstone
    @kalenstone 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing work you're doing there, lad. All by hand as well. Other than the chainsaw and the reciprocating saw, it's all by hand and manual tools. Great work! I'm looking forward to seeing more when you have the time.

  • @ruthkirkparick3535
    @ruthkirkparick3535 3 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.

  • @captnron3530
    @captnron3530 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Most impressive, keep the determination going - I'm loving every bit of it

  • @adelem432
    @adelem432 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Looks so amazing!!

  • @raywoods523
    @raywoods523 2 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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. I will keep digging!