Laying Stone, Bailing Hay, Making Smores somehow you guys just keep people wanting to watch more and more. Your 17 minute video seemed like 2 minutes as usual. We are all living this off grid life with you and enjoying every minute. Keep up the great work you guys are joy to watch 😁😁😁😁
Funny thing is I was raised on a sod farm, bailing hay, and worked for a family landscape company for 30+ years. This last two videos was like I was having flash backs lol. Now fishing off the coast of New Jersey 😁
I think alot of people want this life. And I don't blame them. Just remember. It takes a risk and a sacrifice. But it is possible!. Life under the taxation is tough. Specifically with all the inflation. Cheers all. Sending ❤️ from Canada 🇨🇦
Hey younguns , not sayin y'all have it made by any means , but as I tell my kids and grandkids all of the time , (don't know why they can't remember lol) , y'all , and I , have it so much easier nowadays because of this wonderful thing that we call "You Tube " !! All we hafta do is type in what it is that we want to do , and 99% of the time someone has made a video of them doin it !! Still am , and will always be proud of you guys for making the decision to do what y'all have chosen to do in life , and for allowing me to come along for the ride with y'all ❤🙏🚜
@@movinngroovin2104 полностью с вами согласен! Родители должны постоянно взаимодействовать с детьми , а не сидеть на работе пока их воспитывает какая-то тётя... Привет из России! Быть добру ☀️
Erin, when you reflect, it's nothing less than Poetic. For a "Concrete Guy", your have a true gift of Writing and Inspiration. This episode clearly goes to you, NOT just because of your narrative, but Josh this time was wrong! I and most the regular followers, would definitely notice the Pretty Center Stone. Ellie at Chuck's grave was touching too.
@@LilyWasHereMB I wouldn't know. Did they? However, Laura Marie Ingalls Wilder was and author. Which is my point about Erin. She has a Gift..... besides being a "Concrete Guy".
I love you folks, especially when you admit that you don't know what you are doing but will make it right in the end. I love you folks for your authenticity and work ethic. I love you folks!!!
I fear I'm getting repetitious now but Erin, your videos never disappoint. Your videography and editing skills are just over the top and of course the content is some of the happiest and most gratifying on youtube. Always smiles and warm feelings that you share with us. All of yours and Josh's hard work are now "coming home to roost" so to speak and the rewards of your labor must be greatly satisfying to you both. The kids learning to share in the labor will serve them well for a lifetime! My favorite "fifteen minutes" of each week.
Hello you troopers. I watch you guys from Scotland, and of recent I have been dismayed at how America has become so divided and the growth of weird ideologies. I hope you don't mind me saying that you ALL as a family unit, to me, represent what made America the greatest Country on earth. Total respect and a wish for all the joy the future will bring.
As a midwestern American, I agree- we are fighting with everything we have to have Americans return to the Lord God of the bible- and His statutes. Family, Marriage between a man and woman- 2 genders, etc etc- wholesome and good. We pray Scotland does this as well. God bless.
"that you ALL as a family unit, to me, re present what made America the greatest Country on earth." -- Vincent What is it about Erin and Josh that made America the greatest country on the Earth? Is it the content of their videos; their workmanship in building a home and all the nice things that go with it? Is that what made America so great? Could it be because Erin is so pretty and/or Josh is so handsome? I've seen many of the Victoria's Secret shows on TH-cam from the 2000s. The ladies are gorgeous. Could this be why America is so great. I tried to find the Victoria's Secret shows from the 1700's, but I can't find them. I bet they weren't as beautiful back then. Anyway, be sure to let me know what it is about Erin and Josh that made America so great. Hell, maybe if Josh is a gun owner, he could be a crack shot. That would be something. Can Erin cook a blue-ribbon Apple Pie? I love it with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top.
@@evonnechi7029 The 'Christian ethos'- hard work, honesty, family- biblically traditional Father, mother, children. Children obey and are respectful , honoring their parents. Self reliance, not expecting others to carry them through in life. This does not mean they ARE born again Christians, but the biblical values do show in the ethics and ethos of their lives on the videos.
@@bigbob3772 the world is filled with people from many different religious belief systems and those who do not follow any religions. Invariably, they all believe in, essentially, the same kind of things. The Bible is not the only source of information that people rely on. Christianity is not what made America great. It is the belief written into the Declaration of Independence, that reads: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It was this train of thought that made America different, which also laid the foundation for the federal and state governments of the United States, that provided the light of hope to a world shrouded in darkness. In the past few decades, that light of hope has been getting dimmer, and has now almost gone dark. What a tragedy for America -- for the world.
i live vicariously thru your family, i worked 30+ years as a g.contracter and me and my wifes retirement plan was to build our own house in virginia. we bought the property and the 5th wheel to live out of while we built it. but my wife got sick and sadly passed. im tearing up writing this..so i love what you 2 are doing and have watched every video you two have made envying you with what you are doing. i wish you the best and picture what your doing as what me and becky would have done.
Dang, I thought the sidewalk was done and looking good. You guys don't do anything halfway. That's a top shelf, fancy sidewalk. Alot of hard work. You guys are the hardest working ever.
I love ❤️ the hard work 😓 but rewarding life you guys are teaching your kids!!!! Kudos to U Erin and Josh, it’s a rarity what you’re teaching them in our society today. But it’s something we must all do as a nation if we want to save the prosperity of Capitalism. Our country 🇺🇸 was built on these hard work pays off principles. God Bless WWOG
Capitalism is wasteful and destructive. Sorry to burst your bubble there, but look around you and the world. If you stop at the world through materialistic eyes, it's amazing what you can see.
@@shaneroper5470 socialism Is what Hitler and Stalin introduced in Germany 🇩🇪 and Russia before we went over there and kick their hind ends for killing 6 1/2 million Jews! Socialism is the same damn thing is communism! It’s evil it’s unjust and it’s only for dictatorship! Capitalism is anyone can work hard and make something of themselves, you all twisted up there fella! You better get your priorities straight cause you don’t know what you talking about
When I saw Ellie standing there looking at Chuckie's grave, contemplating it, tears came to my eyes. This channel brings many emotions to me, some of them joy, others sad, inspiring. But I truly love the channel and all of the videos.
My wife and I love watching your family learn and grow. Remember these days, because in many years from now, you will be able to re-watch these videos and all the wonderful memories will come rushing back to you!
All the things we did growing up. Hauling hay, working in the garden and picking berry's. Ya'll are making good memories for those children while making good human beings, Awesome!
24 years ago my wife and i did a backsplash in our kitchen using 3 different ceramic tiles busted up and individually placed them over 20' of countertop and to my surprise our first house has been through 6 owners and that back splash is still there...such a cool feeling to know everyone who has owned the house enjoyed it enough to leave it!!
Stone on the sidewalk is a great idea. The enthusiasm of your Junior stonemason really makes me smile. I grew up on a 30 acre ranchette. The summer I got my driver's license my father was working as an over-the-road truck driver. One of our neighbors used his equipment to bail the hay and we split the yield with him. Our barn was just the right size to store enough hay for our eight cows. My mother, sister, and I put up the hay that summer with the help of some friends. Your family will treasure these memories forever. Peace, Love, and Hope.
I can totally understand your feeling that stone covering your walkway will be a nice natural look and that it will match the stone on the siding. But, I have to agree with those other viewers that the functionality if such a walkway in WV with the winter snow and the uneven surface having a potential for tripping, rolling an ankle, etc isn't worth it in the end.
The stone work is beautiful. It is a lot of work. The personal touch though makes it so much more valued. I look at it this way; it's what you want, and the amount of labor doesn't matter. It's not about the labor, it's about it being personal
Just noticed you’ve got a million subscribers, now we head up for 2 million. You have created a wonderful lifestyle and beautiful home. Stay safe just remember “ go ahead marry him, it will be fun”. I was raised on a 121 acres, theirs no better life for a kid.
I've commented to my Precious wife many times how that I envy y'all's life; the land the building the family life and the opportunity that you have! To the Glory of GOD!
Erin these videos are not only heart warming but also breathtaking! The quality of your vidiography is superb. I often pause just to enjoy the view. That was such a sweet moment when "Super Girl" paused to remember Chuck. Thank you for sharing.
Coming soon -breaking ground for the back half of the home!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey so that we can be on a journey also. So enjoy/love watching. You all work very hard but at the same time you're having fun and making memories. God bless.
How's it working out with the silos you set up this past winter? Would you ever consider creating follow-up videos on projects such as the silos to share how it worked out, along with what you might have done differently, if anything.
Not sure if anyone has said it but, you guys remind me of The Waltons. I mean that in a good way and respectful way. Your channel is a breath of fresh air getting away from the politics in the world today.
I admire you so much and love what you have achieved without an ounce of jealousy, because you so deserve it all. Hard work, humour and loads of family love have been the hallmarks during your progress. Well done guys!
One of my fondest memories from growing up is helping a friend of the family get the hay from cut to bale to barn. There was a storm due to come in and it was all hands on deck. We worked like demons to get it all in and threw the last bale into the loft as the rain finally unleashed. That day was more fun than the trip to the amusement park that was originally planned. You aren’t just building a working farm, you’re making cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you so much for sharing.
it kills me to see y'all handling bales of hay without gloves. Great episode as always. Fantastic story, family, editing, audio, and overall production. I have watched your channel since the beginning. I look forward to each new video. Super impressed and proud of all of you! (from Southern Indiana)
Hello beloved children. How wonderful you have worked together to build your dream in the hills. I am so proud of you I have watched every since you pulled that little trailer onto the property, till today. I love all of you. Bless each of you, and may He keep you in His care. Your 80 year old Nan-Naw from Florida.
The stones look very good. it was a beautiful moment to see Ellie in silent prayer, so touching. then the hay bailing looked hard work and I think that Erin has grown bigger muscles than Josh. Haha, you managed to get the cavalry come and Help you, they are all great, and finishing with the foreman LEON was good to see, great video as always,
So touching to see your little power ranger paying her respects to Chuck. Erin you're filming and editing skills are better than many of folks I know that claim to be professionals.
Josh, you are an absolutely blessed man. You have a wife that is willing and able to to put in the sweat, blood, tears, and hard work right beside you. That is such a rare thing in today's society that I think most people forget what a true partnership is supposed to be. Erin, you are a true inspiration of what a mother, wife, and best friend is supposed to be. It is such a joy to watch you guys work together. Your kiddos are growing up in a true household with love and learning. Thank you guys so much for sharing your everyday life with us. Keep up the good work and God bless.
My goodness, Joe. You just insulted the women who regularly step up to the plate to do their part to make a happy home. That would be the vast majority of women. Do you think that Erin will be pleased by your comment? Josh? This may come as a surprise to you, but women will do their part to make or build a happy home. They are as capable as a man in this endeavor. Look at Josh. Look at Erin. Nobody is slacking off. Well, the dog is slacking off. LOL! In my kitchen there is a plaque that reads: When momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
You guys are giving your kids so many memories to look back on once they are adults, you are giving them the best childhood ever…. Mind you one thing stuck in my mind, watching your little Eli help layout the footpath that one day she will walk down again as a bride…..
My wife and I have been together since 1982 and we can count our arguments on one hand. We bought a beater house and are redoing everything ourselves though not to the scale of youse guys. You guys remind me of us at your age - you guys are just too cool and your kids are fabulous! Love your everything!
We want the walkway to match the foundation and didn’t like the look of mixing faux stone with real stone. For sure more work, but it’ll be worth it in the end to have a natural look
Your Family, Your Life, Your Simplicity, Your Love for Family and a Simple Life fills my heart in every video you publish. Keep up the great work. Much love and respect from a neighbor in Kentucky. God Bless ✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸
some of my best childhood memories were working on a neighbors farm bailing hay and dairy farming from when I as 12 to 15 years old ....made enough money to buy my own Bmx bike with mag wheels after only a month the summer of 78..
I must admit that where you call home is beautiful , and the fact you are learning the farming lifestyle and how well you are handling the lifestyle changes is impressive
Hay is not the most joyful job but looking in the barn and knowing you can provide for your livestock through the winter makes it very satisfying. Just put up 500 bales myself.
You guys have one the best shows on Utube I have enjoyed watching Utube and the building of your A framed home. I grew up on a small Fram way back in the in the 60s and 70s so keep up the good work and teaching your kids
We came up on a farm. I remember clearly bringing up hay with my grandpa. All of us kids worked the same no matter boy or girl. I'm so glad for that raising now.
"your energy is contagious" -- Buck No it's not. I didn't get any additional energy watching their video. In fact, I felt a bit drained watching them do all that damn work.
Hello you all.. We can't get enough of you guys in all you do..We may not be off gritters our selfs, but we are by watching you..God bless be safe..🇺🇸🌹❤️
I love how you all use the farm chores as an opportunity to spend good quality family time together and everyone of you are willing to jump right into the jobs. It’s kinda the way life should be.!
I've watched your family for years. We need more families like yours, where God, homeschooling, chores, love, hard work, respect and discipline are taught. Your family just makes me teary. So much love and joy. This country is in desperate need of more families like yours and the other homesteaders I watch. God bless and keep all y'all safe, loved and in His light.
As a family use guys are inspiring hard-working loving caring have grit like I’ve never seen before even ur kids I have two words for your family inspirational and wonderful use have all changed my family’s life for the better just by showing the world ur life and I thank you for that .John from the uk here 👍🏼
Expansion joints. Dictated by your "zone" in the US lower 48 grid. Your zone has some fairly drastic freeze / thaw times. Good call Josh! When temps exceed 35'f in a 24 hour period the Expansion/ contraction that will happen denote you made a good choice in placing expansion joints each ~12'. Impressed! My wife and I are both professionals in our roles. Erin, yes Erin, my wife is a psychologist and I'm a Global business director. We build homes and buy and sell homes of which we live in for "awhile"... Fun, consuming, and keeps us hopping... Keep going, we watch every week!!
I hated baling hay when I was a kid. But it definitely helped me developed muscles for football and wrestling. And it always guaranteed I'd get a sunburn in June.
My concern with the walk would be right next to the big tree and it's roots possibly breaking the cement. You may want an expansion joint on a line between those two trees. Love watching your journey guys
Do you mean a stress crack joint, or control joint?? Different than expansion joint. Expansion joint = just what it says, concrete expands in hot weather than contracts in the cold...ever see a road buckle up when it's really hot....not enough expansion joints, or something called "air entrainment" that is added to the concrete mix. Air entrainment creates tiny, tiny bubbles in the concrete mix...when it gets really hot the solid concrete expands and the bubbles fill in, than come back again when cool...it is determined by % in the mix design and the concrete company determines that in their mix design. Expansion joints also help for expansion and are the entire depth of the concrete. I wouldn't worry about expansion joint for that sidewalk, as the concrete mix design is for their climate. And now with the stone on top I wouldn't worry about control joints either. Any cracks that develope will be covered by the stone
@@markspitzok3064 My concern was if the tree roots were to heave the concrete slab up as the trees grow. Better to lose just one section cleanly than have a nasty fracture running across. So I guess I was actually thinking of a stress crack joint rather than an expansion.
@@michiganengineer8621 yes, stress crack is what I thought you meant. The stone tiles will cover any cracks that develope and if the reinforcement wire is in correctly it won't seperate, the tree root will lift the slab up evenly, maybe 1/2" over 10 years. I understand your concern and your right about tree roots messing up concrete...but I think if reinforced properly walk should be good for 15 years, except for some of the stone tiles coming loose over time.
So funny, suddenly I cannot remember the grounds around your front door and deck as anything but lush and green! Just thrilled for you guys. Learned how baling hay happens. Such a beautiful life you have created. Literally, with your own hands, ingenuity and work ethic. Blessings and it is lovely to see you enjoy what you have accomplished.
We so look forward to your latest video. Ellie is going to remember helping lay out the paver stones many years from now. The boys will remember stacking the second cut. You two are wonderful examples of hard work and how it pays off later.
I thought the same as I watched Ellie choosing the pavers! It's been so wonderful to watch her grow. She's a special little soul. And I'm sure you're quite proud of the boys as well you should be. Your videos are a treat to watch!
Laying Stone, Bailing Hay, Making Smores somehow you guys just keep people wanting to watch more and more. Your 17 minute video seemed like 2 minutes as usual. We are all living this off grid life with you and enjoying every minute. Keep up the great work you guys are joy to watch 😁😁😁😁
Thank you for taking the time to watch!
So true!!! ♥️🇺🇸🦅
Funny thing is I was raised on a sod farm, bailing hay, and worked for a family landscape company for 30+ years. This last two videos was like I was having flash backs lol. Now fishing off the coast of New Jersey 😁
I think alot of people want this life. And I don't blame them. Just remember. It takes a risk and a sacrifice. But it is possible!. Life under the taxation is tough. Specifically with all the inflation. Cheers all. Sending ❤️ from Canada 🇨🇦
@@bigreds9188 the good life 🎣✌🏽❤️
Hey younguns , not sayin y'all have it made by any means , but as I tell my kids and grandkids all of the time , (don't know why they can't remember lol) , y'all , and I , have it so much easier nowadays because of this wonderful thing that we call "You Tube " !! All we hafta do is type in what it is that we want to do , and 99% of the time someone has made a video of them doin it !! Still am , and will always be proud of you guys for making the decision to do what y'all have chosen to do in life , and for allowing me to come along for the ride with y'all ❤🙏🚜
When I look at your children I see a childhood I wish we all could have experienced. What a sweet life.
Right having parents that actually talk to you and include you on the build and farming experience.
@@movinngroovin2104 полностью с вами согласен! Родители должны постоянно взаимодействовать с детьми , а не сидеть на работе пока их воспитывает какая-то тётя...
Привет из России!
Быть добру ☀️
😀👍👍😊
Erin, when you reflect, it's nothing less than Poetic. For a "Concrete Guy", your have a true gift of Writing and Inspiration. This episode clearly goes to you, NOT just because of your narrative, but Josh this time was wrong! I and most the regular followers, would definitely notice the Pretty Center Stone. Ellie at Chuck's grave was touching too.
didn't Little House on the Prairie feature voiced over reflection?
@@LilyWasHereMB I wouldn't know. Did they? However, Laura Marie Ingalls Wilder was and author. Which is my point about Erin. She has a Gift..... besides being a "Concrete Guy".
you love her too.
@@jameswulzen590 Absolutely!
These 2 are the only reason I still watch videos on TH-cam!! RIP Chuck!
I love you folks, especially when you admit that you don't know what you are doing but will make it right in the end. I love you folks for your authenticity and work ethic. I love you folks!!!
Learning by doing
I fear I'm getting repetitious now but Erin, your videos never disappoint. Your videography and editing skills are just over the top and of course the content is some of the happiest and most gratifying on youtube. Always smiles and warm feelings that you share with us. All of yours and Josh's hard work are now "coming home to roost" so to speak and the rewards of your labor must be greatly satisfying to you both. The kids learning to share in the labor will serve them well for a lifetime! My favorite "fifteen minutes" of each week.
Hello you troopers. I watch you guys from Scotland, and of recent I have been dismayed at how America has become so divided and the growth of weird ideologies.
I hope you don't mind me saying that you ALL as a family unit, to me, represent what made America the greatest Country on earth. Total respect and a wish for all the joy the future will bring.
As a midwestern American, I agree- we are fighting with everything we have to have Americans return to the Lord God of the bible- and His statutes. Family, Marriage between a man and woman- 2 genders, etc etc- wholesome and good. We pray Scotland does this as well. God bless.
"that you ALL as a family unit, to me, re present what made America the greatest Country on earth." -- Vincent
What is it about Erin and Josh that made America the greatest country on the Earth? Is it the content of their videos; their workmanship in building a home and all the nice things that go with it? Is that what made America so great? Could it be because Erin is so pretty and/or Josh is so handsome?
I've seen many of the Victoria's Secret shows on TH-cam from the 2000s. The ladies are gorgeous. Could this be why America is so great. I tried to find the Victoria's Secret shows from the 1700's, but I can't find them. I bet they weren't as beautiful back then.
Anyway, be sure to let me know what it is about Erin and Josh that made America so great. Hell, maybe if Josh is a gun owner, he could be a crack shot. That would be something. Can Erin cook a blue-ribbon Apple Pie? I love it with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top.
@@evonnechi7029 The 'Christian ethos'- hard work, honesty, family- biblically traditional Father, mother, children. Children obey and are respectful , honoring their parents. Self reliance, not expecting others to carry them through in life. This does not mean they ARE born again Christians, but the biblical values do show in the ethics and ethos of their lives on the videos.
@@bigbob3772 the world is filled with people from many different religious belief systems and those who do not follow any religions. Invariably, they all believe in, essentially, the same kind of things. The Bible is not the only source of information that people rely on.
Christianity is not what made America great. It is the belief written into the Declaration of Independence, that reads:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
It was this train of thought that made America different, which also laid the foundation for the federal and state governments of the United States, that provided the light of hope to a world shrouded in darkness. In the past few decades, that light of hope has been getting dimmer, and has now almost gone dark. What a tragedy for America -- for the world.
@@evonnechi7029 Work ethic, dedication to the family and to each other.
You kids are sure an impressive, hard working couple. There is hope for our future as a country!
You. Are. Killing. It. 💚🌟
Additional: Ellie standing over Chuck 🙏🏻. You. Are. Killing. Me
LOVE ELLIE!!!!!!
i live vicariously thru your family, i worked 30+ years as a g.contracter and me and my wifes retirement plan was to build our own house in virginia. we bought the property and the 5th wheel to live out of while we built it. but my wife got sick and sadly passed. im tearing up writing this..so i love what you 2 are doing and have watched every video you two have made envying you with what you are doing. i wish you the best and picture what your doing as what me and becky would have done.
Dammit Joe, why did your wife die? What sickness did she have? Sure am sorry to hear that.
@@evonnechi7029she had breast cancer that we thought she had beat,, it matestisized to her bones,lungs and brain.
@@joenewton2816 sorry to hear that her breast cancer came back with a vengeance.
So sorry Joe. Blessings to you! 🙏🙏🙏Laura
Dang, I thought the sidewalk was done and looking good. You guys don't do anything halfway. That's a top shelf, fancy sidewalk. Alot of hard work. You guys are the hardest working ever.
I love ❤️ the hard work 😓 but rewarding life you guys are teaching your kids!!!! Kudos to U Erin and Josh, it’s a rarity what you’re teaching them in our society today. But it’s something we must all do as a nation if we want to save the prosperity of Capitalism. Our country 🇺🇸 was built on these hard work pays off principles. God Bless WWOG
Capitalism is wasteful and destructive. Sorry to burst your bubble there, but look around you and the world. If you stop at the world through materialistic eyes, it's amazing what you can see.
@@shaneroper5470 socialism Is what Hitler and Stalin introduced in Germany 🇩🇪 and Russia before we went over there and kick their hind ends for killing 6 1/2 million Jews! Socialism is the same damn thing is communism! It’s evil it’s unjust and it’s only for dictatorship! Capitalism is anyone can work hard and make something of themselves, you all twisted up there fella! You better get your priorities straight cause you don’t know what you talking about
When I saw Ellie standing there looking at Chuckie's grave, contemplating it, tears came to my eyes. This channel brings many emotions to me, some of them joy, others sad, inspiring. But I truly love the channel and all of the videos.
My wife and I love watching your family learn and grow. Remember these days, because in many years from now, you will be able to re-watch these videos and all the wonderful memories will come rushing back to you!
All the things we did growing up. Hauling hay, working in the garden and picking berry's. Ya'll are making good memories for those children while making good human beings, Awesome!
24 years ago my wife and i did a backsplash in our kitchen using 3 different ceramic tiles busted up and individually placed them over 20' of countertop and to my surprise our first house has been through 6 owners and that back splash is still there...such a cool feeling to know everyone who has owned the house enjoyed it enough to leave it!!
Stone on the sidewalk is a great idea. The enthusiasm of your Junior stonemason really makes me smile. I grew up on a 30 acre ranchette. The summer I got my driver's license my father was working as an over-the-road truck driver. One of our neighbors used his equipment to bail the hay and we split the yield with him. Our barn was just the right size to store enough hay for our eight cows. My mother, sister, and I put up the hay that summer with the help of some friends. Your family will treasure these memories forever. Peace, Love, and Hope.
I can totally understand your feeling that stone covering your walkway will be a nice natural look and that it will match the stone on the siding. But, I have to agree with those other viewers that the functionality if such a walkway in WV with the winter snow and the uneven surface having a potential for tripping, rolling an ankle, etc isn't worth it in the end.
Because of creativity, persistence, and hard...HARD...work your home represents an amazing spot on planet earth!!
The stone work is beautiful.
It is a lot of work. The personal touch though makes it so much more valued.
I look at it this way; it's what you want, and the amount of labor doesn't matter. It's not about the labor, it's about it being personal
Just noticed you’ve got a million subscribers, now we head up for 2 million. You have created a wonderful lifestyle and beautiful home. Stay safe just remember “ go ahead marry him, it will be fun”. I was raised on a 121 acres, theirs no better life for a kid.
I love your family. You guys make my weekends. Truly
I've commented to my Precious wife many times how that I envy y'all's life; the land the building the family life and the opportunity that you have!
To the Glory of GOD!
Erin these videos are not only heart warming but also breathtaking! The quality of your vidiography is superb. I often pause just to enjoy the view. That was such a sweet moment when "Super Girl" paused to remember Chuck. Thank you for sharing.
"I often pause just to enjoy the view." -- Douglas
LOL! 😂
I absolutely love this channel. No cell phones, no fighting...just Love and Family. Thank you
Coming soon -breaking ground for the back half of the home!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey so that we can be on a journey also. So enjoy/love watching. You all work very hard but at the same time you're having fun and making memories. God bless.
Your eating all the berries daddy! Priceless! Take care and God bless amen. 🇺🇸
How's it working out with the silos you set up this past winter? Would you ever consider creating follow-up videos on projects such as the silos to share how it worked out, along with what you might have done differently, if anything.
Not sure if anyone has said it but, you guys remind me of The Waltons. I mean that in a good way and respectful way. Your channel is a breath of fresh air getting away from the politics in the world today.
I admire you so much and love what you have achieved without an ounce of jealousy, because you so deserve it all. Hard work, humour and loads of family love have been the hallmarks during your progress. Well done guys!
Million more families like yours and their is hope for America's future! Awesome video.
Chuck will know about that special stone too, because he’s watching over you.
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Living the dream! You two are not afraid of hard work, you deserve and earned every bit of your fruits of labor.
One of my fondest memories from growing up is helping a friend of the family get the hay from cut to bale to barn. There was a storm due to come in and it was all hands on deck. We worked like demons to get it all in and threw the last bale into the loft as the rain finally unleashed. That day was more fun than the trip to the amusement park that was originally planned. You aren’t just building a working farm, you’re making cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you so much for sharing.
Telling you the music editing into the videography should win some awards. This channel came a long long way and it's going to get better and better!
it kills me to see y'all handling bales of hay without gloves. Great episode as always. Fantastic story, family, editing, audio, and overall production. I have watched your channel since the beginning. I look forward to each new video. Super impressed and proud of all of you! (from Southern Indiana)
And long sleeve shirts.
@@notso1973 and cover-alls, a goalie helmet, a scuba tank and a umbrella.
It was so cool to see you baling hay, I didn't expect that. So glad you don't have to pay for it. 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Great decision using the stone for your pathway, that will look absolute quality when all done
Hello beloved children. How wonderful you have worked together to build your dream in the hills. I am so proud of you I have watched every since you pulled that little trailer onto the property, till today. I love all of you. Bless each of you, and may He keep you in His care. Your 80 year old Nan-Naw from Florida.
The stones look very good. it was a beautiful moment to see Ellie in silent prayer, so touching. then the hay bailing looked hard work and I think that Erin has grown bigger muscles than Josh. Haha, you managed to get the cavalry come and Help you, they are all great, and finishing with the foreman LEON was good to see, great video as always,
what time stamp on video was this I missed? thanks in advance
So touching to see your little power ranger paying her respects to Chuck. Erin you're filming and editing skills are better than many of folks I know that claim to be professionals.
Josh, you are an absolutely blessed man. You have a wife that is willing and able to to put in the sweat, blood, tears, and hard work right beside you. That is such a rare thing in today's society that I think most people forget what a true partnership is supposed to be. Erin, you are a true inspiration of what a mother, wife, and best friend is supposed to be. It is such a joy to watch you guys work together. Your kiddos are growing up in a true household with love and learning. Thank you guys so much for sharing your everyday life with us. Keep up the good work and God bless.
Oui la femme ou l'homme egalement
My goodness, Joe. You just insulted the women who regularly step up to the plate to do their part to make a happy home. That would be the vast majority of women. Do you think that Erin will be pleased by your comment? Josh?
This may come as a surprise to you, but women will do their part to make or build a happy home. They are as capable as a man in this endeavor. Look at Josh. Look at Erin. Nobody is slacking off. Well, the dog is slacking off. LOL!
In my kitchen there is a plaque that reads:
When momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
Josh . ...God blessed you with an amazing wife , not only beautiful but an amazing mother who loves her children and works harder than most men .
You guys are giving your kids so many memories to look back on once they are adults, you are giving them the best childhood ever….
Mind you one thing stuck in my mind, watching your little Eli help layout the footpath that one day she will walk down again as a bride…..
S’mores after a hard days work always puts a smile on a face ! Most importantly the family gathering enjoying them.
I love seeing your kids jump in the hay party and work hard. Gives me hope for the next Generation
Hands down . The best off grid channel on U tube !!
I would put expansion joints in especially by the trees because over time the tree roots will probably raise up and crack the concrete
My wife and I have been together since 1982 and we can count our arguments on one hand. We bought a beater house and are redoing everything ourselves though not to the scale of youse guys. You guys remind me of us at your age - you guys are just too cool and your kids are fabulous! Love your everything!
I would have used stamped concrete work smarter not harder,and the look is fantastic.
My concern would be snow removal . It does snow in WV
@@mariowickel456 the snow is what I’m thinking as I watch. I would have left it flat so it’s easier to shovel and salt.
We want the walkway to match the foundation and didn’t like the look of mixing faux stone with real stone. For sure more work, but it’ll be worth it in the end to have a natural look
I also love blue stone set in sand…
Hands down stamped concrete would be my choice.
I realized while watching the video this morning that I was enjoying my coffee out of my beautiful blue Wild Wonderful Off Grid coffee mug.
Thank you so much for sharing your world with us.. Y’all have a bunch of extended family members out here in TH-cam land.. 🤓😍
Your Family, Your Life, Your Simplicity, Your Love for Family and a Simple Life fills my heart in every video you publish. Keep up the great work. Much love and respect from a neighbor in Kentucky. God Bless ✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸
some of my best childhood memories were working on a neighbors farm bailing hay and dairy farming from when I as 12 to 15 years old ....made enough money to buy my own Bmx bike with mag wheels after only a month the summer of 78..
I must admit that where you call home is beautiful , and the fact you are learning the farming lifestyle and how well you are handling the lifestyle changes is impressive
I would’ve thought the concrete walkway would be left alone so maybe kids can rollerskate maybe. You guys work so good together it’s quite inspiring.
Thank you .
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My heart goes out for your family. The years I have been watching and have enjoyed the love and joy that I witnessed. Thanks!
"oooh that's a pretty one" you guys enthusiasm is contagious. Erin loves that stone.....
Great.. You are a wonderful family
Hay is not the most joyful job but looking in the barn and knowing you can provide for your livestock through the winter makes it very satisfying. Just put up 500 bales myself.
You guys have one the best shows on Utube I have enjoyed watching Utube and the building of your A framed home. I grew up on a small Fram way back in the in the 60s and 70s so keep up the good work and teaching your kids
We came up on a farm. I remember clearly bringing up hay with my grandpa. All of us kids worked the same no matter boy or girl. I'm so glad for that raising now.
You guys continue to amaze!!
You both should be very proud of what you have built for your Family. Congrats!
You're living the best life!! Much love fam
Every ounce of your happiness is so well deserved. Magnificent.
My back hurts watching y’all stack hay . Awesome video as usual 👍🏼 your energy is contagious 🙏❤️🇺🇸😊
"your energy is contagious" -- Buck
No it's not. I didn't get any additional energy watching their video. In fact, I felt a bit drained watching them do all that damn work.
Erin is one tough lady. Those bales must be heavy. Love Leon.
You guys are amazing 🤩
Hello you all.. We can't get enough of you guys in all you do..We may not be off gritters our selfs, but we are by watching you..God bless be safe..🇺🇸🌹❤️
Wow, I did hay too. ❤ everything looks great guys.
I love how you all use the farm chores as an opportunity to spend good quality family time together and everyone of you are willing to jump right into the jobs. It’s kinda the way life should be.!
Love from India ❤️...Been watching your videos and u guys are awesome...living the life everyone dream of living..🤝🏻
I've watched your family for years. We need more families like yours, where God, homeschooling, chores, love, hard work, respect and discipline are taught. Your family just makes me teary. So much love and joy. This country is in desperate need of more families like yours and the other homesteaders I watch. God bless and keep all y'all safe, loved and in His light.
Congratulations to you both for providing your kids such a great opportunity to learn and participate. They will be so much better for it!
Your hard work is paying off. You are both such an example for hard work. Nothing worth keeping comes easy.
Another happy Sunday. So beautiful watching the kids working together. Sidewalk will be great.
Def some of the best editing on the The Tube. Hard working family. Inspirational is an understatement.
Just super!!! Always positive!!! Good luck with everything!!!
As a family use guys are inspiring hard-working loving caring have grit like I’ve never seen before even ur kids I have two words for your family inspirational and wonderful use have all changed my family’s life for the better just by showing the world ur life and I thank you for that .John from the uk here 👍🏼
When I was a kid, we made 10.000 bales of straw each year. I envy your 150 bales.
Ellie brought the troops down to help with the bales!!
So enjoy this season of life you’re all in. It’s wonderful.💕
Expansion joints.
Dictated by your "zone" in the US lower 48 grid.
Your zone has some fairly drastic freeze / thaw times.
Good call Josh!
When temps exceed 35'f in a 24 hour period the Expansion/ contraction that will happen denote you made a good choice in placing expansion joints each ~12'.
Impressed!
My wife and I are both professionals in our roles.
Erin, yes Erin, my wife is a psychologist and I'm a Global business director.
We build homes and buy and sell homes of which we live in for "awhile"...
Fun, consuming, and keeps us hopping...
Keep going, we watch every week!!
Loving the content! Beautiful family Beautiful home.
I hated baling hay when I was a kid. But it definitely helped me developed muscles for football and wrestling. And it always guaranteed I'd get a sunburn in June.
the way the sod was laid is very neat, not to mention it follows the curve edge of the walkway
Everyone should have the joy of stacking hay.
Favorite channel, by far! Love how all of your hard work pays off in the end. Beautiful job in every aspect!
I;m 65 and joined LOCALS.....Love watching ....James Askins
My concern with the walk would be right next to the big tree and it's roots possibly breaking the cement. You may want an expansion joint on a line between those two trees. Love watching your journey guys
Do you mean a stress crack joint, or control joint?? Different than expansion joint.
Expansion joint = just what it says, concrete expands in hot weather than contracts in the cold...ever see a road buckle up when it's really hot....not enough expansion joints, or something called "air entrainment" that is added to the concrete mix. Air entrainment creates tiny, tiny bubbles in the concrete mix...when it gets really hot the solid concrete expands and the bubbles fill in, than come back again when cool...it is determined by % in the mix design and the concrete company determines that in their mix design.
Expansion joints also help for expansion and are the entire depth of the concrete.
I wouldn't worry about expansion joint for that sidewalk, as the concrete mix design is for their climate.
And now with the stone on top I wouldn't worry about control joints either. Any cracks that develope will be covered by the stone
@@markspitzok3064 My concern was if the tree roots were to heave the concrete slab up as the trees grow. Better to lose just one section cleanly than have a nasty fracture running across. So I guess I was actually thinking of a stress crack joint rather than an expansion.
@@michiganengineer8621 yes, stress crack is what I thought you meant.
The stone tiles will cover any cracks that develope and if the reinforcement wire is in correctly it won't seperate, the tree root will lift the slab up evenly, maybe 1/2" over 10 years.
I understand your concern and your right about tree roots messing up concrete...but I think if reinforced properly walk should be good for 15 years, except for some of the stone tiles coming loose over time.
I love when Leon attacks Josh it’s really funny
Really awesome seeing everything fall in the place place now you have hay for the winter, A lot of projects are complete and family time is the best
Your beautiful narration, Erin, brings tears to my eyes. You are so gifted and amazing. I aspire to be more like you.
So funny, suddenly I cannot remember the grounds around your front door and deck as anything but lush and green! Just thrilled for you guys. Learned how baling hay happens. Such a beautiful life you have created. Literally, with your own hands, ingenuity and work ethic. Blessings and it is lovely to see you enjoy what you have accomplished.
The sound of that rectangular baler brings back memories of stacking hay bales on the wagon with my father growing up.
We so look forward to your latest video. Ellie is going to remember helping lay out the paver stones many years from now. The boys will remember stacking the second cut. You two are wonderful examples of hard work and how it pays off later.
I thought the same as I watched Ellie choosing the pavers! It's been so wonderful to watch her grow. She's a special little soul. And I'm sure you're quite proud of the boys as well you should be. Your videos are a treat to watch!
Concrete gal is the glue to the family. Tethering and baling hay for future feed is very wise use of open pasture. Great video.