Just a suggestion for whenever you are working on or near the water, rig up some sort of pouch harness thing so you can put tools or parts inside and not have to worry about loosing them in the water. Once you take a part off, immediately put it into the pouch. The pouch set up can either hang off the barge railing well within reach or it can be a harness set up that you wear
Well don't feel bad about dropping the drive sleeve. Those use to be press fit in the props and jo one knows why Merc didn't fix those in. You aren't the first to drop one. You should invest in a prop wrench. They really make changing props easier. You can get them at Canadian tire.
I just use a trusty old "several 16ths" (crescent) wrench for the job. Works well for me. Even so, we frequent Canadian Tire so I'll take a look the next time I'm there. Thanks for the tip! -Ryan
I can only imagine how frustrating it would be to feel stranded 😢 I'm going to have to watch the recovery of that piece, from the bottom of the lake 😮 It feels like an impossible task.
A couple of things. First, for a greenhouse, you might want to consider galvanized cattle panels. They come in 4' x 16' size and be structurally superior to the wood greenhouse. My store in the states sells them for $35 US. Then build the ends with wood. For drinking water utilize reverse osmosis system. Also, with all those trees you have, buying a swamill and creating your lumber. Just a couple of ideas.
Tee hee... it seems to be that way for us for sure - - pretty much our own fault and we do seem to learn after going through it all but I'd be happy to have it be a little easier... oh well... it's character building 💚
Awww.. Thank you for watching! We agree... but our supplies were sitting on the other shore and we needed the barge to bring them back. What a production! 💚 😆
Sounds like the soil is seriously depleted of nutrients. You should take some soil samples from several locations and get them tested to see what's missing, so that you don't lose anymore of the Saskatoons or berries and so that you can grow your future garden & fruit trees. Chickens provide not only eggs, but great soil building nutrients from their poop. You can always give the eggs to your neighbour's if you don't eat them. Just let them know when to pick them up. You don't have to deliver them. At least the chickens poop will re-fertilize the land for you and with the eggs, you'll be building a stronger bond with your community. Oh, and if you intend on getting bees to harvest honey, the chick poop will help new flowering plants grow. It's a win win all the way around. Best to get started on feeding the soil very soon so that it'll be ready for the spring growth.
Very good sound advice. We are really looking forward to having chickens and maybe even a couple of goats at some point. It's interesting because we have the whole spectrum on the island... Peat, sand, clay, dirt, compost (leaves etc) spread across various locations. It will be important to get that all sorted out for sure 🌱
Thank you so much 😃 Ryan feels that we need to have our actual cabin with an inside kitchen in order to be sustainable for year round living. We don't have inside running water either yet, we are getting there though. We've already accomplished alot this season 🙌 We cannot wait!
Looking forward to the solar video, Ryan! My solar panels & inverter and stuff have been sitting in storage because we just haven't had the time to deal with it yet - as you say, cabin comes first. I have figured out most of what I am going to need, but curious to see a fellow Canadian off grid builder's experience, and if I have made any mistakes in my calculations. Anyway, it's going to have to wait till spring. It's going to be rainy and cloudy for next five months here in North Vancouver Island... might as well hibernate with the bears. 😴
Hello and thanks for watching! I have installed the solar system at the cabin and it works great. Its a gamenchanger really. Powers all our needs, including our induction stove top, oven and incinerator toilet! It is so nice to not hear the generator... I still need to edit the video(s) to tell the story though. I will be breaking the video up into a series so people can more easily obtain the precise scope of information they are looking for. The series will include all the components required - what they do and why you need them, sizing your system, calculating loads, resources to find the solar insolstion for your area, optimal tilt angles per season, fixed tilt vs adjustable tilt vs tracking systems, wire sizing, grounding considerations, maintenance, days of autonomy, practical advice and so forth. I am hoping to create an authoritative one-stop resource for DIY solar enthusiasts. If there is anyhing in particular you want me to include in the videos, just let me know amd I'll gladly add it in. Take care!
Some more great advice - someone also suggested that I back the barge into shore the next time I work on it... some good common sense. Thank you again for watching!
😆 We really need the truck over there and to be honest it just feels safer to have it right with us instead of parked on the shore with no protection. Last year our big trailer was vandalized by someone - anyone could come down that logging road to go fishing although it's a long ways to go. It just feels better to have it with. We do it all the time now.
Just a suggestion for whenever you are working on or near the water, rig up some sort of pouch harness thing so you can put tools or parts inside and not have to worry about loosing them in the water.
Once you take a part off, immediately put it into the pouch. The pouch set up can either hang off the barge railing well within reach or it can be a harness set up that you wear
Now that is a really great idea! Common sense thinking can save so much unnecessary 'clean up' after the fact. Thank you for your great comment! 💡
Well don't feel bad about dropping the drive sleeve. Those use to be press fit in the props and jo one knows why Merc didn't fix those in. You aren't the first to drop one. You should invest in a prop wrench. They really make changing props easier. You can get them at Canadian tire.
I just use a trusty old "several 16ths" (crescent) wrench for the job. Works well for me. Even so, we frequent Canadian Tire so I'll take a look the next time I'm there. Thanks for the tip! -Ryan
@@mywildholm Aah the good old Newfie Tum wrench. The nice thing about the prop wrenches is they float.
Great point!
I can only imagine how frustrating it would be to feel stranded 😢 I'm going to have to watch the recovery of that piece, from the bottom of the lake 😮 It feels like an impossible task.
😂😂 You couldn't be more right! We truly did feel a little overwhelmed (and frozen)!! Thank you so much for watching! 💚
Thank you for sharing. Everyday has its challenges. God does get us through them. I admire your attitude with each challenge. Blessings.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they are always so uplifting 🙏 💚
I love how you two flow together. Your videos are entertaining to watch. Ryan is becoming quite the comedian (even if by accident) lol love y’all! 💕
Thank you soo much for your constant support - it makes these tougher days a lot easier to know we have such wonderful people cheering us on!! 💚
A couple of things. First, for a greenhouse, you might want to consider galvanized cattle panels. They come in 4' x 16' size and be structurally superior to the wood greenhouse. My store in the states sells them for $35 US. Then build the ends with wood. For drinking water utilize reverse osmosis system. Also, with all those trees you have, buying a swamill and creating your lumber. Just a couple of ideas.
Your ideas are much appreciated and all make a lot of sense... stay tuned... we just might have done some of what you suggest 💚
Wow! Sometimes nothing seems to be easy or go accordingly as planned.
Tee hee... it seems to be that way for us for sure - - pretty much our own fault and we do seem to learn after going through it all but I'd be happy to have it be a little easier... oh well... it's character building 💚
Yes indeed, you are been taught how to endure no matter what@@mywildholm
That is a very good point to consider 😊
❤❤❤yippee 😊all better with some incredible work ❤
All better now!! Yay!! A bit of elbow grease and some patience... 🙏
I have to say that is a beautiful place to be stranded. Don't know that I would mind that at all. God bless. Hope y'all have an amazing week.
Awww.. Thank you for watching! We agree... but our supplies were sitting on the other shore and we needed the barge to bring them back. What a production! 💚 😆
Things happen but you’ll both get it sorted and do it❤ great to see your vids😀
Thank you so much! 💚 We figure things out eventually - even if it takes a time or two 😆
Always have a spare aluminum prop due to the rocks in lake, never use a stainless prop in a rock bottom lake
Very sound advice! Thank you 😊
It's interesting to watch back and see how the piece ended up in the water
Oh yes!! I hadn't ever seen that - poor guy...
Sounds like the soil is seriously depleted of nutrients. You should take some
soil samples from several locations and get them tested to see what's missing,
so that you don't lose anymore of the Saskatoons or berries and so that you
can grow your future garden & fruit trees.
Chickens provide not only eggs, but great soil building nutrients from their poop.
You can always give the eggs to your neighbour's if you don't eat them. Just let them
know when to pick them up. You don't have to deliver them. At least the chickens
poop will re-fertilize the land for you and with the eggs, you'll be building a stronger
bond with your community.
Oh, and if you intend on getting bees to harvest honey, the chick poop will help new
flowering plants grow. It's a win win all the way around.
Best to get started on feeding the soil very soon so that it'll be ready for the spring growth.
Very good sound advice. We are really looking forward to having chickens and maybe even a couple of goats at some point. It's interesting because we have the whole spectrum on the island... Peat, sand, clay, dirt, compost (leaves etc) spread across various locations. It will be important to get that all sorted out for sure 🌱
Oh my, 😂He was a little "sheepish"
😂 His face shows it all too! 💚
Love you guys, y'all are awesome!!🌹
great video and beautiful garden.!! have a good evening and weekend. wow.
Thank you so much 🌷 We appreciate you!
@@mywildholm your welcome and thank you
When do you hope to be at Bird Island permanenly guys? Loving your adventure. Its so different to England xx
Thank you so much 😃 Ryan feels that we need to have our actual cabin with an inside kitchen in order to be sustainable for year round living. We don't have inside running water either yet, we are getting there though. We've already accomplished alot this season 🙌 We cannot wait!
Great video people watch it learn from it comment like it !!!
Thank you so so much 💚 You're such a wonderful support to us!
Looking forward to the solar video, Ryan! My solar panels & inverter and stuff have been sitting in storage because we just haven't had the time to deal with it yet - as you say, cabin comes first. I have figured out most of what I am going to need, but curious to see a fellow Canadian off grid builder's experience, and if I have made any mistakes in my calculations.
Anyway, it's going to have to wait till spring. It's going to be rainy and cloudy for next five months here in North Vancouver Island... might as well hibernate with the bears. 😴
Hello and thanks for watching! I have installed the solar system at the cabin and it works great. Its a gamenchanger really. Powers all our needs, including our induction stove top, oven and incinerator toilet! It is so nice to not hear the generator... I still need to edit the video(s) to tell the story though. I will be breaking the video up into a series so people can more easily obtain the precise scope of information they are looking for. The series will include all the components required - what they do and why you need them, sizing your system, calculating loads, resources to find the solar insolstion for your area, optimal tilt angles per season, fixed tilt vs adjustable tilt vs tracking systems, wire sizing, grounding considerations, maintenance, days of autonomy, practical advice and so forth. I am hoping to create an authoritative one-stop resource for DIY solar enthusiasts. If there is anyhing in particular you want me to include in the videos, just let me know amd I'll gladly add it in. Take care!
When ever you work on the motor turn the barge around and put motor end on the shore line !!!!!
Most definitely has to happen especially given a recent event... 💚
that is a nice greenhouse!
Thank you! 💚 It really was just a sample one but now I love it so it just might stay up for a while 😊
Next time lift the motor up as well as timing it an get under the motor with the boat so any thing falls it's in the boat
Some more great advice - someone also suggested that I back the barge into shore the next time I work on it... some good common sense. Thank you again for watching!
I'm first. Have a great week.
Thank you for watching 💚 Have a great week too!
@@mywildholm Going to film my ride to my sister's Thursday.
Curious, but why take the truck? If it had rained or snowed. The truck would've stayed there like the jeep. Just saying.
😆 We really need the truck over there and to be honest it just feels safer to have it right with us instead of parked on the shore with no protection. Last year our big trailer was vandalized by someone - anyone could come down that logging road to go fishing although it's a long ways to go. It just feels better to have it with. We do it all the time now.
@@mywildholmI imagine it’s nice not to have to unload and reload materials too.
That's definitely the other great thing about it! 💚
@@mywildholmit makes you wonder what type of person or persons would vandalized someone else’s property in a place that feels so safe.
Yes, it's a sad world we live in. That is one reason why we are choosing to get back to simpler times. -Ryan