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Your mother is a superhuman , raising you boys and homeshooling you 3 to become the men you are now while taking care of the sheeps and planting a garden .....
I’m a neuroscientist with a bit of clinical exposure to dementia patients. My wife’s granddad and my uncle who I help care for had/have it as well, so there is personal experience for the book learning. Part of me has a hard time with scenes of your dad as he reminds me of personal struggles. But you taking the time to make this videos is something your family will treasure no matter how bittersweet they may make you feel from time to time. So much respect for you choosing to document your family life. My wife still listens to audio recordings I made of her granddad having conversations with me. I used to orient him with music and antique farm items (well antique to me) and record on the same topics because what was available for recall varied from day to day, and even time of day. Years after granddad passed, I used some software to stitch the recordings into an audio book of sorts that plays while relevant family photos are brought up. My kids never got to meet him, but they know him and a bit about his life. I’d encourage you step up your dads fat intake. Many times in dementia making the chemical energy compound ATP from glucose is impaired, and they can function a bit better by bypassing some of the early reactions to make ATP with lipids like olive oil. Some researchers even consider Alzheimer’s to be a form of nervous system specific diabetes (called type 3) as a brain source of insulin production and release is impaired. There is also some evidence that 50 hz Audio and visual stimulation can help. Anyway, much respect from Cajun country in south Louisiana.
Hi Chris, thank you for this kind and considered comment. Those are lovely memories of your granddad, I bet he was a gent. It’s incredible that you found a way to keep his memory alive using technology - that’s really cool. I’m glad I have footage of my dad, though I wish I’d filmed him years before when he was still the hero dad I see in my mind’s eye. Thank you also for the advice regarding diet for dad. Since this video, he’s been re diagnosed with Parkinson’s and lewi bodies dementia so I don’t know if that changes the nutritional advice but he’s doing good with the medication he’s on. Thanks again and all the best to you in your amazing part of the world. I need me a seafood boil!
It has been such a pleasure to watch this series. I am without a doubt a fan and look forward to each episode. Thank you Hamish and mum and dad for allowing us to follow on with your lives on the island.
Also, for any television or streaming platforms watching - this is 100% the kind of content I want to watch. If my opinion matters to anyone :) Someone give this guy a sweet deal.
Perhaps one day you will edit all these videos into an award winning documentary. I will speak for myself only. Your videos remind me of all the great memories of my family that are now passed on. When they are gone and the grief slowly fades over the decades as you ask God if you could just have one more day with them to tell them how much you love them and miss them.
This is immensely kind - I’m really bowled over by your comment. Grief is so cruel and difficult in different ways. Sending all my very best wishes to you and I hope happy days are ahead 🙏
Love visiting Auskerry! Last episode, when your Mom climbed into the sack it reminded me of a saying I heard my whole life, "They gave me the sack." Lobstering is one of our biggest industries here in Maine. The most I have eaten in one sitting was 2, unfortunately I had and equal number of Irish coffee with that dinner. Now I stick to one lobster and zero Irish coffee. Best, Kris
Ha! That sounds like you’ve learned from bitter experience, Kris! I do love the expression “get the sack” too. I suspect it meant a sack to put your things in and leave? But not sure. Thanks as always for your support!
Same here! I absolutely love eating lobster and feel no shame doing so every now and again but this guy did feel special in some way. Thanks for watching 💪
I love the procession of everyone coming out to look at the lobby! And the respect for the life around you in putting him back - if he could talk I'm sure he'll be full of stories, including his brief foray to a foreign land!!
You are a good man Hamish. Most people I know would have eaten that bigboy, but in all honesty I was really praying you would return it to the sea... How could one possibly enjoy taking such an old and strong survivor out of the genepool...? I wouldn't have done it any differently Real good to see that you are a caring young man... it gives one hope in humanity seeing people do good deeds... I can also see that your parents are really proud of you, as they should be. Thanks again for a truly wonderful production. Your films are such a breath of fresh air in a world of plastic and fads.
This is such a kind comment, thanks so much ❤️ I’m lucky to have a great relationship with my family and we’re all lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Take care and thanks for watching 🙏
The bigger and older the Lobster? the lees flavor and tougher the meat. Besides, that old boy needed to keep on keepin' on as we say over here in the hills of NC USA. Good on you mate for letting him go.
Congratulations on the big boy! And letting him live on will make the memory even more golden. Visiting your family, your island, your community is a wonderful thing. So thank you so much!
That’s really kind, thank you! It makes all the editing time worthwhile to see the comments from people like you supporting the whole thing - it’s really appreciated. Take care 👍
That’s really kind, thanks David! We’re all so proud of where we’re from, and very grateful for our special and unique start in life. Take care and thanks for watching.
Interesting! It’s incredible the distances they must cover in their lifetime at sea - I wonder where this old guy had travelled in his time. Thanks for watching!
Well done you for recording the size of the lobster. I'm the youngest of six children and know how hard it is to get one over ones older sibling. Your parents obvious did a great job with you and your brothers. Thanks for the video, it's interesting to see a glimpse of your island life.
Greetings from Bradford, West Yorkshire . Former World Centre of the Wool Trade . Still the expertise Remains . I'm a subscriber . You are doing a great Job
Ah thanks Dominic! We send our wool to Bradford to be scoured and I remember visiting the scourers as a kid once and being enthralled by the machinery! Thanks for watching 👍
Loving your videos glad the big ol lobster got a second chance x showing life on the island and the way you're parents products are helped along the way .😊 just fascinating way of life thanks for sharing xx
Recently discovered your channel and so enjoying seeing these episodes, really well documented, and such a privilege to get this glimpse into your family’s life and home, it gladdens my heart to watch it , thank you.
Another lovely video Hamish , that "old boy " is certainly over 20 years old , good on you for setting him free to live the rest of his life out . nice to see your brother Rory again , i am subscribed to his channel also , and Mum and Dad looked well , looking forward to the next one ALB
Absolutely the right decision. Many years ago, we’d invited my son and daughter-in-law for a pre-Christmas evening meal. Spotting the fresh mussels, Jen’s eyes filled up. Long story short, off I trotted down the street, onto the rocks and down the side of The Heugh (the breakwater in Hartlepool) where the luckiest bi-valves in history were released back into the cold North Sea. I often imagine their descendants erecting a small statue of me, in their rock pool, and giving thanks for the mercy shown that winter’s night. Perhaps, right now, a dynasty of lobsters are busy fashioning an effigy of your good self. I do hope so. Loved your video and have subscribed.
😂 this is a brilliant story, thanks Colin! Anything to keep the peace at Christmas eh! I hope this big lobster enjoyed the photo shoot and being made a fuss of before he got to wander off. Thanks for subscribing! Take care
You've also guaranteed a great future for lobsters around Auskerry with this big boy to father new generations. I'd at the very least be snorkelling, if not scuba diving, around the island, you'd spot the broken shell graveyard leading to the lobster holes to see where bruisers like that live.
Hi Hamish, that was one big braw lobster im glad you put the auld boy back,great tae see you guy's lovin this lifestyle an ah hope it continues for many future generations, cheers fae pat here enjoying a wee dram oan a Friday night, 🥃
Thank you for the video. So enjoyable. Brilliant lobster catch! Good to see the ‘old man (big boy)of the sea’ being allowed to live on. The lives of others are always fascinating and that of your family more than most. Phil, Suffolk. 🇬🇧
Thanks so much Phil! I love seeing how other people live - that’s probably partly what drew me to my “other” job in reporting. But it’s been nice to share my own experiences too. Take care 👍
So happy to see another of your very well done videos Hamish. Also, good on you for doing the right thing with that King of the Sea & putting him back so he can make lots more babies. Thoroughly enjoyed my late night gift from my dear Orkneys.❤
Thank you Charles, as always, for your support for my videos! It was such a happy moment to let him go - I knew as soon as I saw him that that was the correct decision. I hope you’re taking care 👍
I had such a big smile hearing the dramatic music with the filming of the King on top of the creel. Very nicely done! And for some reason, I am actually crying watching you let him go. I am so glad you got to see the fulfillment of your childhood dream and that he is still out there. Sending you and your family lots of love. 💙🌊🤗
It’s honestly so special to hear that this video has resonated with you in this way! I make them as kinda like a tribute and love letter to this place and everything associated with it. So the music was my way to honour that beast of the sea! 🤩 thanks so much for watching - take care
Aren’t they just stunning! The younger ones have even more vivid blues and red on their antennae - they’re incredible creatures. Thanks for watching :)
I was really glad to see you put him back. He looked at you one last time as he cautiously slipped away. Love it. Nice haul on the wool! We have a couple of hundred pounds from our Southdown Babydolls that I get to clean soon myself! Keep the videos coming...
Wow I’d never heard of that breed mix before! I’ve just googled them and they look very cute! Where abouts is your farm can I ask? Good luck with the washing and thanks so much for watching!
He was a Wowzer…I’ve never tasted lobster and yet a live a stones throw away from a fish eater delight of a restaurant. Always wanted to try it and will do before I’m much older ( 72 ) so need to do it quick. All my bucket list is complete except lobster. Drove and camped with a boyfriend around East and West Europe doing many exciting exhilarating things. Been to sunny and cold places (Tromso for northern lights) Live and let live…well done young man. You’ll catch and keep one day and no one will blame you. It’s called need to eat to survive. Today however you let an old man live. Well done you.
This is a lovely comment, thank you Stephanie! Lobster is worth trying, but I'll bet your adventures around the world have been enough for any lifetime. I hope I can do as many cool things as it sounds like you have. Thanks for your kind support - I hope you're taking care.
I love these videos.Being a country boy myself all those long years ago in Northern Ireland.Of course we didn't have the sea on our doorstep.We had plenty of loughs or lochs to give it it's scots spelling.
It could be the very same legendary lobster your brother caught. Lobsters can live longer than 100 years. Wouldn't that be fun! I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your life and your wonderful family with us!❤
Greetings from Poland and thank you for another great adventure and that lobster was a great size. Definitely a good idea to put the lobster back in the water. Again thanks.
I would love to visit your folks island someday. It's truly amazing all the hard work that they put in to build such a complete and beautiful oasis. PS. I'm so delighted that you allowed Big Blue Pearl the lobster to live. Somehow I think that living to get that large, BBP has earned his right to continued survival. It such a tuff world under the sea everyday something its trying to swallow you up. Please enjoy a coffee as payment for the last 3 hours of calming and relaxing videos. I never even knew that there was such a side of me that would enjoy such videos. Thanks.
Greetings from Launceston,Tasmania Hamish. I loved watching your lovely videos from other part of world. We live on this beautiful Island state of Australia so I can relate to your content. Please keep them coming :) great work mate!!
Oops, missed this one when it came out. Indeed - a ginormous lobster! I live in Nova Scotia, so we do know about lobster and I once joined a lobster fishing boat for a glorious day of setting and retrieving traps in the Bay of Fundy. We retrieved one lobster at least as big as this one and the crew cooked it on board and we ate some of it and then they gave me all the left overs, and I made a massive pot of chowder. The wool processing is amazing - fantabulous!
So awesome you let him go ❤️ As you was so respectful to him. Hopefully he will run back into pot for you to catch him again some time 🦞 first time watcher incoming sub
Ah this really does mean a lot Craig - thank you! It’s become my new obsession to try to get better at filming and editing so this makes it all worthwhile! Take care
@@hamishauskerry the close up of the lobster was epic man. i pause the video at any given time and its like a photograph. good gear and overall production. cheers!
So glad you let that old lobster carry on. Obviously he's got some good genetic makeup to pass along. And job well done with getting the wool on its way. Your folks must be so proud of the three of you!
How come there's no trees on the island? I get that it's windy but are there no protected locations? Have your parents tried transplanting or growing trees? Cheers!
I've been to Orkney a few times. There are a few trees in sheltered spots but not many and they tend to be stunted. They get blasted by the wind and I guess it's just too much for them!
Hi Simon, thanks for your question! My mum has grown a couple of little trees in her protected veg garden, but they do only grow as tall as the building they stand next to because of the wind and salt spray. The rest of the island just isn’t suitable I don’t think because there’s nowhere sheltered and the ground is peat and gets very loose in the wet winter months so I think trees would just get blown over here. Might be something for others to try here in the future maybe! Thanks for watching
Martin’s boat’s name is Alison Marie. Amazingly, my grandfather’s name was Alison, and my grandmother was Marie. They lived in the state of Indiana. All of Grandpa’s boats were named “Almarie”. What a surprise and coincidence!
Yes, I’ve never come across another male named Alison here. My grandfather is actually Alison, jr. His father was the 4th son of 4 children born to Josse Vrydagh, who immigrated to the states from Belgium in 1855. Good luck to you, Hamish, in caring for your unique and wonderful parents.
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Your mother is a superhuman , raising you boys and homeshooling you 3 to become the men you are now while taking care of the sheeps and planting a garden .....
Please say hi to Teresa from me💖
I’m a neuroscientist with a bit of clinical exposure to dementia patients. My wife’s granddad and my uncle who I help care for had/have it as well, so there is personal experience for the book learning. Part of me has a hard time with scenes of your dad as he reminds me of personal struggles. But you taking the time to make this videos is something your family will treasure no matter how bittersweet they may make you feel from time to time. So much respect for you choosing to document your family life. My wife still listens to audio recordings I made of her granddad having conversations with me. I used to orient him with music and antique farm items (well antique to me) and record on the same topics because what was available for recall varied from day to day, and even time of day. Years after granddad passed, I used some software to stitch the recordings into an audio book of sorts that plays while relevant family photos are brought up. My kids never got to meet him, but they know him and a bit about his life. I’d encourage you step up your dads fat intake. Many times in dementia making the chemical energy compound ATP from glucose is impaired, and they can function a bit better by bypassing some of the early reactions to make ATP with lipids like olive oil. Some researchers even consider Alzheimer’s to be a form of nervous system specific diabetes (called type 3) as a brain source of insulin production and release is impaired. There is also some evidence that 50 hz Audio and visual stimulation can help. Anyway, much respect from Cajun country in south Louisiana.
Hi Chris, thank you for this kind and considered comment. Those are lovely memories of your granddad, I bet he was a gent. It’s incredible that you found a way to keep his memory alive using technology - that’s really cool. I’m glad I have footage of my dad, though I wish I’d filmed him years before when he was still the hero dad I see in my mind’s eye.
Thank you also for the advice regarding diet for dad. Since this video, he’s been re diagnosed with Parkinson’s and lewi bodies dementia so I don’t know if that changes the nutritional advice but he’s doing good with the medication he’s on. Thanks again and all the best to you in your amazing part of the world. I need me a seafood boil!
It has been such a pleasure to watch this series. I am without a doubt a fan and look forward to each episode. Thank you Hamish and mum and dad for allowing us to follow on with your lives on the island.
Thanks so much Steven - that’s really kind! It’s been such a great experience to share our way of life with others. Take care
Well done for putting it back. Hopefully he goes on for some more years fathering the next generation.
Ah I hope so too Jimmy! Thanks for your comment 👍
You and your family are salt of the earth people...I adore your videos..so happy the old boy lobster lives another day!
Aw thanks so much Celeste ☺️☺️ I was in awe of him!
Lovin’ your work Hamish. Thanks for the cameo flyby appearance.
Thanks Rory! Huge fan of your work
Also, for any television or streaming platforms watching - this is 100% the kind of content I want to watch. If my opinion matters to anyone :) Someone give this guy a sweet deal.
😃😃 thanks so much Tara, this has made me smile and it’s very kind of you ❤️
Hamish, you are the best! The old fellow deserved his return to the ocean. I love your videos.
Aw thanks Wendy that’s lovely!! I so hope he keeps living for a long time yet 💪
Brother bragging rights are priceless.
Absolutely - there was no thrill like it! Cheers for your support 👍
Yes i am the middle brother and 40 yrs old but i still enjoy stirring the pot
Well done, Hamish, this lobster is an amazing creature. Your family is really remarkable and lovely. My greatest respect!
Thanks so much Gabi! That’s a really kind thing to say ❤️
Perhaps one day you will edit all these videos into an award winning documentary. I will speak for myself only. Your videos remind me of all the great memories of my family that are now passed on. When they are gone and the grief slowly fades over the decades as you ask God if you could just have one more day with them to tell them how much you love them and miss them.
This is immensely kind - I’m really bowled over by your comment. Grief is so cruel and difficult in different ways. Sending all my very best wishes to you and I hope happy days are ahead 🙏
Sounds like a Fisherman’s Tale - Free Leon The Lobster! ❤
😄 I hope he’s still living a happy life to this day! Thanks for watching ☺️
Love visiting Auskerry! Last episode, when your Mom climbed into the sack it reminded me of a saying I heard my whole life, "They gave me the sack." Lobstering is one of our biggest industries here in Maine. The most I have eaten in one sitting was 2, unfortunately I had and equal number of Irish coffee with that dinner. Now I stick to one lobster and zero Irish coffee. Best, Kris
Ha! That sounds like you’ve learned from bitter experience, Kris!
I do love the expression “get the sack” too. I suspect it meant a sack to put your things in and leave? But not sure. Thanks as always for your support!
Well young man I think that you will soon need to pack up & move back home for good. The prize is too good to loose, it needs some one like you.
I appreciate it Colin, thank you. Never say never but it’s tricky when you have another life and career you love elsewhere. Take care
Although I happily eat meat, I feel there is space for sometimes not doing so and marks of respect, and so thankyou for sparing the big lobster.
Same here! I absolutely love eating lobster and feel no shame doing so every now and again but this guy did feel special in some way. Thanks for watching 💪
I'm so happy you documented & then put him back in the ocean. Catch & release! ❤ Congratulations 🎉
Thanks so much as always ❤️ what a beautiful specimen he was
That was a big one! Another lovely episode. One of my nephews is also a helicopter pilot and worked same job.
Ah awesome! Rory loves the job and it’s fantastic to see him achieve the dream he had since he was about 6. Hope you’re good Veronica ☺️
Thoroughly enjoyed your lobster story! Many thanks from 🇨🇦 lobstering grounds, on Prince Edward Island!
Ah I can imagine it’s absolutely stunning there! I’d love to visit one day. Thanks for watching ☺️
I love the procession of everyone coming out to look at the lobby! And the respect for the life around you in putting him back - if he could talk I'm sure he'll be full of stories, including his brief foray to a foreign land!!
Thanks Faye ☺️ I would have interviewed him if I could! Hope he’s subscribed 😂
You are a good man Hamish. Most people I know would have eaten that bigboy, but in all honesty I was really praying you would return it to the sea... How could one possibly enjoy taking such an old and strong survivor out of the genepool...? I wouldn't have done it any differently Real good to see that you are a caring young man... it gives one hope in humanity seeing people do good deeds... I can also see that your parents are really proud of you, as they should be. Thanks again for a truly wonderful production. Your films are such a breath of fresh air in a world of plastic and fads.
This is such a kind comment, thanks so much ❤️ I’m lucky to have a great relationship with my family and we’re all lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Take care and thanks for watching 🙏
The bigger and older the Lobster? the lees flavor and tougher the meat. Besides, that old boy needed to keep on keepin' on as we say over here in the hills of NC USA. Good on you mate for letting him go.
Congratulations on the big boy! And letting him live on will make the memory even more golden. Visiting your family, your island, your community is a wonderful thing. So thank you so much!
That’s really kind, thank you! It makes all the editing time worthwhile to see the comments from people like you supporting the whole thing - it’s really appreciated. Take care 👍
Fascinating to share the story of you and your parents and siblings, an incredible way of life for sure and really enjoyable to watch.
That’s really kind, thanks David! We’re all so proud of where we’re from, and very grateful for our special and unique start in life. Take care and thanks for watching.
Your Atlantic lobster seem to have a more blue tinge to their legs than our Atlantic lobster across the pond. (New Brunswick, Canada)
Interesting! It’s incredible the distances they must cover in their lifetime at sea - I wonder where this old guy had travelled in his time. Thanks for watching!
Just lovely, great to see the microeconomics in action. That's a huge lobster, only had ones half that size in Nova Scotia!
Yeah I was stunned to see him in the creel! A proper grandfather of the sea. Thanks so much for your support :)
Aye, letting him go showed character. Thank you for letting the Whopper live. 😇🥰
☺️ I knew as soon as I’d got over my excitement when I first hauled the creel he had to be freed aha thanks for watching!
Great to see another video of life on your island. Well done for putting him back. What a magnificent beast.
Thanks so much! Hope you’re taking care 👍
thank you for setting him free. you have my respect. i'll share your channel
Thank you - I really appreciate that 🙏
A most enjoyable & interesting video well done 👍👍👍
Thank you very much Michael! 💪
Glad you shared this moment with us!! Cheers from Canada!
Thanks so much for watching and making it all worthwhile!
Congrats on the legendary lobster! I'm glad you got a chance to one-up your older brothers. 😁
There’s nothing like it 😁 thanks for watching! ☺️
I'm so impressed by what your parents have achieved.
That's really kind, thank you. I'm immensely grateful to them for all their hard work over five decades!
So glad, even before I have watched the video, that you put him back.
Absolutely! He deserved a chance to live out his years :) thanks for watching!
Well done you for recording the size of the lobster. I'm the youngest of six children and know how hard it is to get one over ones older sibling.
Your parents obvious did a great job with you and your brothers.
Thanks for the video, it's interesting to see a glimpse of your island life.
Ah thank you Milly, that’s really kind! Yeah I couldn’t take any chances with the evidence 😂
Wonderful. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! ☺️
Done like a real waterman. Letting him live, as you did, proves it.
Cheers Bob, that’s very kind! It seemed like the right thing to do for sure 👍
Really enjoy these episodes. Thank you for making them.
Thanks so much Charles! There wouldn’t be much point if people didn’t watch them so I’m immensely grateful.
I’m so glad you put him back ! I didn’t think you was going to till you did so well done you !
Thank you! Yeah it felt good to set him free again :)
Greetings from Bradford, West Yorkshire . Former World Centre of the Wool Trade . Still the expertise Remains . I'm a subscriber . You are doing a great Job
Ah thanks Dominic! We send our wool to Bradford to be scoured and I remember visiting the scourers as a kid once and being enthralled by the machinery! Thanks for watching 👍
Loving your videos glad the big ol lobster got a second chance x showing life on the island and the way you're parents products are helped along the way .😊 just fascinating way of life thanks for sharing xx
Thanks so much that’s really kind! We’re so lucky to have the help from the community when we need it most.
Thank you, Hamish! (Said the giant lobster,)
😂 I hope so! But I doubt it somehow - he was probably glad for the feed of mackerel in the creel though!
Beautiful thing to do….you got your evidence and put him back 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯❤️
That’s very kind, thank you for watching! ❤️
*The 'King of The Sea' will live **_another_** day - thanks to Hamish!* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
Love that! Thanks for watching 👍
Recently discovered your channel and so enjoying seeing these episodes, really well documented, and such a privilege to get this glimpse into your family’s life and home, it gladdens my heart to watch it , thank you.
Thanks so much Jessie that’s really kind! We’re so lucky to live in such a beautiful place and I love sharing it with others. Take care
Great see nice lobster size never tried lobster before great video
Thanks as always Jason! 👍
Another lovely video Hamish , that "old boy " is certainly over 20 years old , good on you for setting him free to live the rest of his life out . nice to see your brother Rory again , i am subscribed to his channel also , and Mum and Dad looked well , looking forward to the next one ALB
Ah cool! Yeah Rory’s videos are great 👍 thanks for watching - take care
Absolutely the right decision. Many years ago, we’d invited my son and daughter-in-law for a pre-Christmas evening meal. Spotting the fresh mussels, Jen’s eyes filled up. Long story short, off I trotted down the street, onto the rocks and down the side of The Heugh (the breakwater in Hartlepool) where the luckiest bi-valves in history were released back into the cold North Sea. I often imagine their descendants erecting a small statue of me, in their rock pool, and giving thanks for the mercy shown that winter’s night. Perhaps, right now, a dynasty of lobsters are busy fashioning an effigy of your good self. I do hope so. Loved your video and have subscribed.
😂 this is a brilliant story, thanks Colin!
Anything to keep the peace at Christmas eh! I hope this big lobster enjoyed the photo shoot and being made a fuss of before he got to wander off. Thanks for subscribing! Take care
You've also guaranteed a great future for lobsters around Auskerry with this big boy to father new generations. I'd at the very least be snorkelling, if not scuba diving, around the island, you'd spot the broken shell graveyard leading to the lobster holes to see where bruisers like that live.
That’s a great idea - I’d love to have the kit and the cojones to try that! Thanks for watching 💪
So glad you put that big lobster back. In awe of your mother, hoping your dad keeps on going
Thank you Judith - I hope you’re taking care ☺️
Their colors are so beautiful ! I live in Canada and I never seen dark blue Lobsters , so beautiful.
They’re incredible aren’t they? I often just sit and stare at them in the creel as they are so other worldly. Thanks for watching!
Well done mate, something that has lived for decades deserves better than being a dinner for a few bites, good on you . Dave
Cheers Dave - I appreciate that 🙏
wonderfully evocative slice of life
Thanks so much for sharing it with us :)
Thank you for sharing your family’s adventures and hard work. I will be ecstatic to hear news of my order. Looking forward to your next video.🐑 🌊
Ah that's exciting, I hope you love what you've ordered! Thanks for watching :)
Hi Hamish, that was one big braw lobster im glad you put the auld boy back,great tae see you guy's lovin this lifestyle an ah hope it continues for many future generations, cheers fae pat here enjoying a wee dram oan a Friday night, 🥃
A well earned dram I’m sure Pat! Thanks so much for watching as always 👍
Thank you for the video. So enjoyable. Brilliant lobster catch! Good to see the ‘old man (big boy)of the sea’ being allowed to live on. The lives of others are always fascinating and that of your family more than most. Phil, Suffolk. 🇬🇧
Thanks so much Phil! I love seeing how other people live - that’s probably partly what drew me to my “other” job in reporting. But it’s been nice to share my own experiences too. Take care 👍
So happy to see another of your very well done videos Hamish. Also, good on you for doing the right thing with that King of the Sea & putting him back so he can make lots more babies. Thoroughly enjoyed my late night gift from my dear Orkneys.❤
Thank you Charles, as always, for your support for my videos! It was such a happy moment to let him go - I knew as soon as I saw him that that was the correct decision. I hope you’re taking care 👍
What a great series of vlogs, refreshingly authentic. What a lovely family.
I’m so delighted you put Mr Lobster 🦞 back. 👏 You have my respect.
Thanks so much 💪 I’m so hopeful that he continues living a great life
@@hamishauskerry 😆 me too!
So pleased to see you release the beast, very very well done! 👏👍
Cheers mate! I was so glad to see him wander off 💪
I had such a big smile hearing the dramatic music with the filming of the King on top of the creel. Very nicely done! And for some reason, I am actually crying watching you let him go. I am so glad you got to see the fulfillment of your childhood dream and that he is still out there. Sending you and your family lots of love. 💙🌊🤗
It’s honestly so special to hear that this video has resonated with you in this way! I make them as kinda like a tribute and love letter to this place and everything associated with it. So the music was my way to honour that beast of the sea! 🤩 thanks so much for watching - take care
I am in awe thank you !!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching ☺️
I never knew lobsters could have such beautiful colors.. ❤
Aren’t they just stunning! The younger ones have even more vivid blues and red on their antennae - they’re incredible creatures. Thanks for watching :)
It made me SO happy that you let the lobster live. It deserved a longer life. 😊
I completely agree! Thanks for watching ☺️
Love it both lobster and seeing the wool go on its journey. Your little films are so interesting and beautiful
Ah thanks so much Jen! Hope you’re taking care 🙏
I was really glad to see you put him back. He looked at you one last time as he cautiously slipped away. Love it. Nice haul on the wool! We have a couple of hundred pounds from our Southdown Babydolls that I get to clean soon myself! Keep the videos coming...
Wow I’d never heard of that breed mix before! I’ve just googled them and they look very cute! Where abouts is your farm can I ask? Good luck with the washing and thanks so much for watching!
That is a belter and fair play for releasing it
Thanks very much! It felt good seeing him wander off
True Sportsman and Benefactor to Nature.
You will continue to be blessed with abundance.
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Thanks so much Tom! You take care
Great video Hamish. Really well filmed and presented. It was really good of you to put the big old lobster back 👍🏻
Ah thanks so much you guys! I really appreciate you saying that as I’m still learning loads about this sort of stuff. Thanks for watching!
I am fascinated by all the stories about this island and love to share them.
You’re so kind - thanks for watching and thanks for the coffee! ☺️☺️
Loved it Hamish! Thankyou. Greetings from Aus 💚
Thanks so much Ez! Take care out there in beautiful 🇦🇺
Lovely work. I adore knowing how this economic world works and about the people who live in it.
Ah I’m glad you enjoyed the video Emma! Thank you for watching - I hope you enjoy the other videos in the series ☺️
Wonderful videos, so glad you let that old fellow go back to the sea. You are a good man!
Thanks so much for watching Robin! I still think about that big lobby hopefully still roaming the seabed!
Well done on release, that was a donkey of a lobster 🦞!
Cheers Keith! He was an epic creature
Cheers mate, new subscriber from Ireland.@@hamishauskerry
I'm so glad you've continued to post episodes even after your initial sabbatical journal
Ah thanks Anna! I'm glad I filmed loads when I was home as it's been lovely to be able to watch it back when I'm missing home. Thanks for watching :)
He was a Wowzer…I’ve never tasted lobster and yet a live a stones throw away from a fish eater delight of a restaurant. Always wanted to try it and will do before I’m much older ( 72 ) so need to do it quick. All my bucket list is complete except lobster. Drove and camped with a boyfriend around East and West Europe doing many exciting exhilarating things. Been to sunny and cold places (Tromso for northern lights) Live and let live…well done young man. You’ll catch and keep one day and no one will blame you. It’s called need to eat to survive. Today however you let an old man live. Well done you.
This is a lovely comment, thank you Stephanie! Lobster is worth trying, but I'll bet your adventures around the world have been enough for any lifetime. I hope I can do as many cool things as it sounds like you have. Thanks for your kind support - I hope you're taking care.
I love these videos.Being a country boy myself all those long years ago in Northern Ireland.Of course we didn't have the sea on our doorstep.We had plenty of loughs or lochs to give it it's scots spelling.
Ah cheers Greg! There’s definitely something about the country eh! Take care
I knew you'd release it. Fascinating area of the world. Admirable way of life.
Thanks so much for watching! 👍
Almost missed this one another fantastic video. What a lovely kind thing to do putting the lobster back thanks for sharing 👍 🇬🇧
Ah cheers Steve! It was great to see him wander off 👍
It could be the very same legendary lobster your brother caught. Lobsters can live longer than 100 years. Wouldn't that be fun!
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your life and your wonderful family with us!❤
Maybe! Thanks for your kind comment ☺️ take care 👍
@@hamishauskerry ❤️
Greetings from Poland and thank you for another great adventure and that lobster was a great size. Definitely a good idea to put the lobster back in the water. Again thanks.
Ah cheers Colin! How cool you've found the videos over in Poland. Thanks for your support - take care
I've watched nearly all of your videos and I enjoy them.
Simply heaven.
Cheers Blaisey ❤️
Just found your vlogs I’m certainly enjoying them….so very pleased you put that big boy back,good on you!!!🇨🇦
Ah that’s great you’ve found them! Thanks very much for your support ☺️
I would love to visit your folks island someday. It's truly amazing all the hard work that they put in to build such a complete and beautiful oasis. PS. I'm so delighted that you allowed Big Blue Pearl the lobster to live. Somehow I think that living to get that large, BBP has earned his right to continued survival. It such a tuff world under the sea everyday something its trying to swallow you up. Please enjoy a coffee as payment for the last 3 hours of calming and relaxing videos. I never even knew that there was such a side of me that would enjoy such videos. Thanks.
You’re so kind, thank you for your kind comments and donation! I really appreciate it. If you ever come to Orkney do get in contact! ☺️
Greetings from Launceston,Tasmania Hamish. I loved watching your lovely videos from other part of world. We live on this beautiful Island state of Australia so I can relate to your content. Please keep them coming :) great work mate!!
Thank you so much! Wow I bet Tasmania looks very different to Auskerry 😃 but island life is unique for sure. Thanks so much for your support 👍
Another nice, positive video - thoroughly enjoyed it. And that lobster was indeed a giant!
Derek in Ottawa.
Cheers Derek! I had fun with this one - and my brothers were suitably jealous l 😂 thanks for watching
I’ve just found you. I’m ‘hooked’ it’s wonderful and soooo enjoyable.
Ah thanks so much Alison! Take care and thanks for your support ❤️
Oops, missed this one when it came out. Indeed - a ginormous lobster! I live in Nova Scotia, so we do know about lobster and I once joined a lobster fishing boat for a glorious day of setting and retrieving traps in the Bay of Fundy. We retrieved one lobster at least as big as this one and the crew cooked it on board and we ate some of it and then they gave me all the left overs, and I made a massive pot of chowder.
The wool processing is amazing - fantabulous!
Ah wow I bet that’s beautiful in the bay of Fundy - I’d love to visit there one day. Good memories! Thanks as always for watching
So awesome you let him go ❤️ As you was so respectful to him. Hopefully he will run back into pot for you to catch him again some time 🦞 first time watcher incoming sub
Ah thanks so much! I hope so too ❤️ enjoy the other episodes! ☺️
@@hamishauskerry already binge watching ❤️
i really like your cinematography
Ah this really does mean a lot Craig - thank you! It’s become my new obsession to try to get better at filming and editing so this makes it all worthwhile! Take care
@@hamishauskerry the close up of the lobster was epic man. i pause the video at any given time and its like a photograph. good gear and overall production. cheers!
Make your parents proud @Hamish Auskerry. Such a heart touching story.
Thanks so much Mohammad 👍 take care
My idea of life , ex keeper etc , thanks for documenting all this ..... and that old worrier ... legend ! I would off put him home as well aye ! ❤
Ah amazing! I bet that was some life being a keeper. Thanks so much for watching and supporting, it makes it all worthwhile 👍
Good catch lobster never taste them before great lots wool ther worth money ther days great to see life on island great very interesting
They taste good! But I’d never want to buy one because they’re very expensive 😂 thanks for watching!
Love. Love your programmes..
Thank you so much Lorna! ☺️
So wonderful .Thank you
Thank you!!
So glad you let that old lobster carry on. Obviously he's got some good genetic makeup to pass along. And job well done with getting the wool on its way. Your folks must be so proud of the three of you!
Thanks so much! Yeah it felt good letting him go.
I think they’re fairly happy with how we turned out in the end 😂
Subscribed….this is my cup of tea…will catch up the rest of your vids….awesome parents !
Thanks so much for the subscribe! Really appreciate it 💪
So glad you put him back, it would have been a shame to be the one to ended him!
Absolutely, it felt good to see him wander off! Thanks for watching
How come there's no trees on the island? I get that it's windy but are there no protected locations? Have your parents tried transplanting or growing trees?
Cheers!
I've been to Orkney a few times. There are a few trees in sheltered spots but not many and they tend to be stunted. They get blasted by the wind and I guess it's just too much for them!
Hi Simon, thanks for your question! My mum has grown a couple of little trees in her protected veg garden, but they do only grow as tall as the building they stand next to because of the wind and salt spray. The rest of the island just isn’t suitable I don’t think because there’s nowhere sheltered and the ground is peat and gets very loose in the wet winter months so I think trees would just get blown over here. Might be something for others to try here in the future maybe! Thanks for watching
Martin’s boat’s name is Alison Marie.
Amazingly, my grandfather’s name was Alison, and my grandmother was Marie. They lived in the state of Indiana. All of Grandpa’s boats were named “Almarie”. What a surprise and coincidence!
Wow isn’t that lovely!! Alison is quite an unusual male name here, is that true over the pond too? What a special connection ❤️
Yes, I’ve never come across another male named Alison here. My grandfather is actually Alison, jr. His father was the 4th son of 4 children born to Josse Vrydagh, who immigrated to the states from Belgium in 1855.
Good luck to you, Hamish, in caring for your unique and wonderful parents.
Brillant !
Thanks for watching David!
Where can I buy the wool? Love the content ❤
Thanks so much Ruth! If you head over to isleofauskerry.com you’ll find it all there :)