So sorry to hear of your loss! Never easy to lose a parent. I have been watching you for a couple years. I will continue to watch as you build your off grid home. Happy new year and staf safe and warm.
You two are so genuine and it is what has me following your channel. Life happens outside of TH-cam so don't worry about not posting as often as before. Merry Christmas and happy Holidays. Be safe and stay healthy.
Thanks Don. We also value your time so we decided a long time ago, that unless we feel we have content of value we wouldn't post and right now we really don't.
Looking forward to following the off the grid living. So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, Norm. 2022 Has been a rough year. Merry Christmas, Wishing you all the best in 2023!
I really love your videos. So sorry you lost your mom. I'm glad you're ok. Look forward to seeing you off grid. Enjoy your life living the way you love. Thanks for the update.
First off, my sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom. It’s always hard to lose a parent, but I am happy she got to see your “Dream land” in Idaho. As far as your changing content, most of the FT RV’ers I follow are changing nowadays, as well as buying land for their part time living. You’re in the trend. No apologies needed to be Happy & living your best lives! Happy, Healthy New Year!
Sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing 😢 Happy Birthday 🎊🎂. Happy to hear about your new adventures and will be excited to see your new home come to life. Thanks From Wisconsin
Woo hoo for your next adventure. I have property up in remote NW Montana and love to escape there every year. Wonderful people in North Idaho. I am sorry about the loss of your mom but I know she is looking down and rooting you on with your new journey. I hope you had the best birthday and look forward to seeing your journey when you are all ready to share more :)
Thanks so much Sue. We LOVE Montana too. Yes mom was ready to be together with dad again, and at 94 she lived a great long life. She'll be missed but more than that she'll be loved and honored.
So sorry about your mom but she really wanted to see your property and she did so what a blessing!!!!! Glad your big family got together recently!! Just take care of yourselves. Thanks for sharing the travels previously - we loved your rv trips.
Sounds like we should be learning from you! We love the idea of rain water catchment, just not sure how well that works in locations that have harsh winters. Haven't found anyone yet that has done it in N. Idaho but I'm sure there is.
@@MountainBeaches We are in southeast Texas with very minimum rain fall but Texas supports individual rights to rain catchment and allow you tax free purchases of equipment. Just a little incentive to be more self reliant.
I'll enjoy watching you settle in to the new property and building. We miss Idaho and wonder about moving back in a few years when I retire. Your comments on missing grandchildren really spoke to me because ours are small, and I can't bear the thought of leaving them - and now the new thought that in a few years - we could have them come stay with us, and also come visit them at their house. 4-wheeler with a snow plow attached will need to fit in the barndominium, too!
Sorry to hear about your mom 😢. I just subscribed. Happy you are doing this to have a safe place for your entire family if need be during this uncertain time. I think you are both such fun!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Blessings
Sorry, I forgot to mention my condolences of you losing your Mom! I lost mine last Nov and she also was the last of our parents. God bless you in your healing! Hugs 🤗
I am in Louisville, KY and it reached a balmy 4 degrees. Coldest it has been In 30 yrs. Wind chills at -25 degrees with 45 mph winds. I went out to feed the birds and my fingers, nose and cheeks were hurting in a few minutes. Great video! Stay warm! Happy Holidays!
Enjoy your "off grid" content and what is going on with your property. There are plenty of other RV channels out there if we need to see things about RV's. Hope you have a great and safe Winter. Come on Spring!!!
I'm So Sorry for your Loss!! 🙏 I will be 69 soon and live in Spokane Wa! I Love Your Energy and I follow most of the same Homesteaders you do!! God Bless and Merry Christmas!! 🎄🌹😊
My condolences. Going through the same thing with my sister passing unexpectedly. I too am the executor of her will, so I definitely understand the stuff you are gonna go through. Some advice, slow down and take time for yourself. It will take a tole on you, physically and mentally. God Bless, and looking forward to you new roles on YT. Happy Holidays!!
Poignant and lovely video Kim and Norm. 😊 Respect and admire you both. Merry Christmas to you and your family! May 2023 be filled with many new fun adventures and blessings! ✝️
We too have left full time RVing. Many reasons, 1 being we wanted a safe haven. We chose oklahoma as that's where our investment properties are. If Tony wants to go work on one, he is here to do so. We are out in the quiet country and near a lake. We built a barndominium and just moved in last week. On Christmas we made plans for many travel trips up to 2 months at a time....life is full of changes and I hope your new adventures continue to make you happy. We will always continue to follow you ❤️.
You two are too kind. So many RVers are taking this path aren't they. Doesn't mean we're done RVing, but we send too many mixed messages to TH-cam on who are channel is for so we have to niche down more. Thanks for the support ❤️
So sorry for your Mom's passing, we went through the same thing with my Mom. Mom was the key stone of the family and now that falls on us. Money and stuff means nothing, the most important legacy for your mom is the family. God bless
We have been watching you two since you started. First of all we were sorry to hear of Norm's loss. Our Condolences to him and the rest of the Family . We believe in Family first so glad you are putting yourselves first. Norm I know how hard it is to handle the business after a loss. Take care of yourself. We have enjoyed your travels and had some good laughs. We want you to know we also have enjoyed watching you develop your property. With that being said We want you to know that we will continue to watch you as you continue your channel. Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.💞💞
Greeting folks and Merry Christmas!... I am sorry for your loss I understand how these thing can shake up your world. I just came across your channel and I am looking forward to your videos and I wish you both happiness and peace in your lives. Idaho is a GREAT choice!!
Merry Christmas to you both and to your family. I love the direction you are heading and can't wait to see how you develop your property. It is truly beautiful!!
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother Norm. Have been at watching for a long time. Good luck with your construction projects and living in the wild. Looking forward to seeing you install the swimming pool some time.
Still my favorite couple of youngsters on the tube. Love both you guys. God bless and we will catch you whenever the two of you put out more beautiful videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
So sorry about your Mom. You guys are dealing with a lot of things right now! Take your time and do what's needed. Those of us waiting for your content will be here when you get back! Having said that, you will love living in N Idaho! We are currently in Moscow. Idaho (about 3-4 hours south of you). We were in country, moved in to town, and because of the way things are going are now looking for land to homestead....just like you guys! We also have camped all over N Idaho, first in a tent and now with our RV. There is so much to see and do out here. You will absolutely love it. Can't wait to see your content on homesteading and whatever else you show us! When you get breaks, you'll have to visit all the areas in Priest Lake. Off the top of my head, I can't remember where all you have been out there, but you have to go to Stagger Inn and Roosevelt Grove of Cedars, in February watch the sled dog races at the Priest Lake airstrip near Hana Flats, Hana Flats is also cool to visit in the summer, go to Beaver Creek Campground and make sure to take the hike to Upper Priest Lake from there, also on the other side of the lake Indian Creek and Lions are great campgrounds with spectacular views (they are a bit crowded, but well worth a visit). Near Sandpoint, if you ever get the chance you have to go up to Lunchpeak and stay over night in the lookout tower--incredible experience, that same area has tons of offgrid camping. Bonners Ferry is also incredible with the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge, several small lakes with camping, the Boundary Wildlife Management Area on the Canadian Border, and Moyie Falls by Moyie Springs is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in N Idaho...I could go on for hours! But, you will love it here. Looking forward to whatever you guys are going to come up with for content. Oh, and don't forget to go see the Eagles in CDA next week (Christmas Day through Jan 1st-ish).
Thanks SO MUCH for all the great info. The pictures of me with mom and my sisters was taken at Priest Lake. Beautiful area. We absolutely LOVE Idaho. Living in N. Utah very close to the Idaho border, we have been exploring Idaho for decades. We now get to explore the northern end of the state.
Sorry to hear of your loss . We will miss your videos for a bit but understand! I’m sure you can’t wait to get back to work at your property. God bless, merry Christmas and a healthy happy new year!
Been watching you from the beginning! Love Kim’s smile! Your attitudes are so positive. My husband and I have done the same thing about the same time y’all did!!
So happy for you both, sorry to hear about your mom passing Norm. We have missed you all, but you need time for you, family and preparing for your next step moving forward. Looking forward to what you all got coming this spring. Hope you have a very happy holiday season enjoy your family and take care of yourselves till we see you this spring with all the amazing things coming.
I wish you the best and I'm looking forward to the next year with the both of you. I want you to know You both inspire me. I'm a newer RVer and am starting out as a weekend worrier until I retire in 2024. Then I'm going fulltime. I enjoy your content. Looking forward to seeing your video's best of luck
We are just hitting 3 years full time in the rv without any kind of home base. We will be spending the next year looking for a property to settle on but Alice can’t stand the cold so we will be settling near our kids in Gainesville Florida. Winters in Florida, summers traveling in the RV across the USA and Canada. We would love to set up a property in Florida off grid as much as possible, we would love to also have 10 acres, and some kind of bardominium would be awesome. Whatever we build will be very small, 500sq feet living space or less. This video was a great idea giving viewers an update on your plans. Look forward to seeeing what is coming next. I hope you include details on the off grid cabin. Looks like you guys are enjoying your life. Larry
So Sorry Norm.... I too am the last of my family.. loss mom in 2016... Never a day goes by without thinking and missing her. :( Love and Merry Christmas to you and your family....
Thank you for the update! You both look great. Gorgeous snowy scenery. My condolences Norm on the loss of your mother- so good you got to spend time with her at your property prior. Will miss you. Have a great 2023.
Thanks so much. As we have content of value, we'll post it but we don't want to create videos just to create a weekly video. We value your time too. Thanks
Thanks for the update guys. I love everything you’re doing! I’ve been thinking about buying a piece of property myself and maybe build a tiny home there. So, I can totally understand all the why’s. Keep it up and I can’t want to see your next video.
I am so sorry about your Mom, Norm... I am POA of my sisters 'things'. I have to share her with an assisted Community next Thursday. Dementia is a horrible disease. And I have an older brother who is in early stages of Dementia. I have to remember...God only gives us tasks we can handle'... I absolutely love your channel and I am NOT going anywhere !!! You sre stuck with me ........A very Merry Christmas Kim and Norm..... Crazy John in Katy, Tx..... ( Love the OG community in N Idaho )
Thanks so much John. My dad had dementia then Alzheimer's. It's a horrible thing but mom was always so good with him and him with her. What an example.
We really enjoy watching you two. Being the same age as you, we love seeing what you're up to with your adventurous lifestyle! We kind of dream about barndominiums and traveling more ... But that's as far as it gets. For now. 😊 In summary, you have not lost us as viewers. It's hard to lose that last parent, we went through that in 2020. Enjoy your off grid living and we will watch from Kansas. Merry Christmas!
I actually watch a few off grid TH-cam channels who have well in excess of one million subscribers, as so many people really enjoy off grid content. I belive your channel will also grow based on your new direction. I really look forward to seeing you create your dream. I certainly understand why you would want to build a home in a more isolated location, and agree with you that it will be a safe haven for you and your family. Unfortunately, our country is changing fast, and it’s clearly not for the better. I hope I’m wrong, but if we continue to head in the direction we’re going, the future of our country, or perhaps even the world doesn’t look promising, in my opinion of course. I’m really sorry to hear about your mom. We just lost our mom, and although it’s difficult for us, it’s easier coping with our loss knowing she’s much happier now that she’s with Jesus, and has no pains or difficulties anymore.
We share similar thoughts and feelings. Thank you for your kind words. Knowing that mom is spending Christmas with dad for the first time in 11 years brings joy to my heart. She was 94 and missed dad so terribly. She was ready.
As John Lennon wisely put it - life happens as you make other plans. I wish you well in your self sustaining efforts. We had 20 years of that, albeit with more limited funds. We found it too difficult, and tired of constant work, repairs, improvements and finally took our leave. If we'd had more disposable income, it would have been different, I'm sure. But as we age, we've not regretted our move. Best advice would give us to invest well in your generator - no pull cords! With your energy and passion, I'm sure you'll be successful and have years to enjoy there. Wishing you good health and long lives! Waiting to see more next Spring! 🤩
Fantastic! Onward and upward. This change of direction is so relevant today. We are so excited to see your new “ off grid” adventures. 2023 is going to be awesome and we’ll see ya next year!
So sorry about the loss of your mom Norm. But I'm glad you guys all had a good 4days together at the property. I too have missed you guys but you do what you need to do for you. I will always watch and enjoy your videos.
Personally, I love you two and I don’t care what you are doing, I will follow you. I’ve had my husband watch you with me too. We our outdoor people. We have just under 50 acres in Central east Ohio with a log cabin on it that my husband built from scratch, no kit! We have a fifth wheeler that I drag my husband and dogs along with camping. We have a son and daughter-in-law with their pups that live in Idaho so we have a lot in common. I think you two are a great couple and entertaining to watch. You have a forever fan in me! I wish you both health, happiness and safe being with the unknown of what the future years are and I know you are on the right track of what you are striving for! Very smart!! Thank you for the time, work and energy that it takes to produce your videos and know that you are much appreciated and enjoyed. I feel like I know you even though we have never met. But it would be a thrill for me to have that opportunity one day. God bless you both and have a very Happy New Year! ❤❤
Thank you SO MUCH for the very kind words. It's good folks like you that keep us going when everything seems to be a struggle. Happy New Year Chris! ❤️
Good to hear from you and saddened to learn of your Mom’s passing. We are in a similar point in life as you guys and can appreciate your quest for a self reliant life style. God Bless you and keep you as you continue your new journey, we will continue to follow your off grid adventures.
Found you in the RV space but I’ll stay. My father in law built their bermed home in 1988. They heat with wood in an energy efficient wood burning stove that is connected to vents and a thermostat. One problem they did not foresee is the house is on 3 levels . All those stairs are becoming an issue as they get older. Something to consider as you plan.
Sorry to hear about your Mom. Your changes sound very good. I am interested in off grid big time. I always enjoy your content. Don’t worry about keeping up with volume, just keep your great content. The key for me is that we are sharing life over a cup of coffee or a video screen. All the best!
It's great to see you are doing well! It's been fun following you up to this point, and we can't wait to follow you through your next journey in life! Take care, and Happy Holiday's!
So good to see you both again. I'm sorry about your mom's passing. Looking forward to future projects and developments. Hope you both have a Merry Christmas.
Good to hear from you two again.... I'll probably still watch, though I will likely transfer your channel from my "RV" folder to my "Prepper" folder, if that makes sense!
Merry Christmas from Southern Idaho I’ve been a subscriber for almost 2 years always enjoy your content looking forward to your next adventure I must say I’m a little jealous I would love to have 10 acres, wishing you a happy healthy and prosperous new year
Losing our parents is not easy, so I appreciate the loss you are feeling. Good to see you are both doing well, & I think it’s great you have a new adventure ahead of you. Your property looks beautiful. Best of luck and have a wonderful holiday season.🎄☃️😊
Happy to see you both again! So sorry to hear about your Mom Norm. Never easy no matter how prepared we think we are. Loved watching the changes on the property this summer. Family should be #1. Will be exciting to watch the new journey. N. Idaho is beautiful!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Northern Minnesota couple are enjoying your channel alot. It has been fun watching all of them. Waiting for more updates, whenever they will be. Stay safe and warm. Merry Christmas !!!!!
Very excited for you in your off grid building and the idea of a barndominium. Wondering if your concept of self sufficiency includes any kind of animal husbandry, and if so will that involve separate out buildings for their protection and maintenance? And, also how will you handle leaving the homestead for your RV travelling vacations, etc.? Seems like a conflict of two kinds of worlds. This is a struggle we have had in our own thinking of how to shape our future. If the economy really crashes, then retirement plans… 401(k)’s, investments, savings, etc…. Become a mute point and you can’t just go buy you’re food. Will you be building a high tower to extend a growing season of a garden? What about harvesting and storing of food? What about protection against thieves? True off-grid subsistance living seems so complicated! I think the idea of plugging into a community is crucial, so am very glad you have that there in Idaho. God bless!
Hey Kim and Norm glad to see you are doing okay! And sorry for your recent loss. I too have been an executor in the past and it is no fun. Extremely time-consuming so I understand where you're coming from. I spent three days on the phone just trying to cancel credit card accounts LOL. Anyways, your dreams and Adventures ahead of you are what life is all about, so go out there and make it happen. We mostly watched you for the off grid camping. We do pretty much the same thing as much as we can, however I still work so that puts a big damper on it LOL. However we still enjoy watching you develop an off-grid Homestead. I have been in construction work for over 40 years , so it's kind of fun to watch you build your dreams while learning along the way. So we will be checking in from time to time to see how you're coming along. Please take care of yourselves. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We'll see you out on the trail.
Barndiminum are so popular in Louisiana. It is expensive to insulate with spray form but look at Vanwives in Nova Scotia, they used a natural insulate..Havelock Wool Insulation. It a research process. Newbie here. Merry Christmas.
So sorry for your loss, I lost both my parents, 4 yrs apart, when I was in my 30’s. My husband lost his dad 17 yrs ago. So his mom is the only one of our parents left. My husband is the oldest. We’ve always thought we’d want to go either full time or part time RV’ers but we’ve realized being weekenders/ week long campers is really perfect for us. We love our home & our little town & just really don’t want to leave it. We’ll still be watching y’all🤗
And guess what Lisa? You get to be you! If weekend/week long camping is what brings you joy then that is awesome you found it. We love camping but never felt like selling the home and going FT. WE did take a 4 month trip and another one of 3 months and loved every minute of it but we knew we would go back home after. Our plans really haven't changed all that much, we'll just be at a different starting location. Merry Christmas and thanks so much for your support.
So glad you guys are taking charge to secure a safe heaven for you and the family. Will love to see the progress of your new adventure. Merry Christmas
I lost my Mom a year ago and am executor as well. So when I say I understand how hard it is, I really do to a point. I am finally seeing the finish line and I pray you have an easier time. Condolences on your loss. Your future looks so exciting. I could never be so far away from my family and envy those who can. We decided when we built our home not be off grid and now that hubby is 70 and very arthritic, we are not even continuing with chickens in the future. Guess we are just not adventurous enough. lol. We do love taking our Grand Design Imagine out as often as possible, especially to the UP of Michigan. Happy Holidays to you and your family and many blessings on your new endeavors.
Thank you for your honesty about the new direction of your channel. This is refreshing. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed your content. Stationary off grid is not what we were looking for in a channel. Off grid camping is our quest. We did however enjoy watching you two start developing your Idaho property. So, we will probably watch the next few videos and decide to keep on as subscribers, or unsubscribe. Just being honest, as you have been with your viewers. Seems like we are outliers in the long list of loyal viewers. Whatever we choose, we thank you for your content, and wish you two a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Thanks SO MUCH for being with us in the past. As we said in the video, we totally get it if people don't want to continue following us. We had many that unsubscribed yesterday but many many more that stayed on. Either way we are just grateful for all the many people who have welcomed into their homes on a regular basis over the years. Merry Christmas and maybe we'll see you on the road sometime. If you decide to stay, we see you again soon.
Thanks for the update. Best of luck, peace, and prosperity in your ventures. I know you chose north Idaho because its easier to see bigfoot tracks in the snow! Haha.....be safe.
Good to hear from you both. Like you tow, we've shifted our focus from the RV world. Interesting that you mentioned your compost toilet as one of the RV related items - it was your video on the composting toilet that helped me find you guys. I started watching your adventures and became hooked. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
So sorry to hear of your loss! Never easy to lose a parent. I have been watching you for a couple years. I will continue to watch as you build your off grid home. Happy new year and staf safe and warm.
You’re the best Beth.
So glad you got to bring mom to your new spot and spend time with her before she passed. Praying for you in you this time of grief.
It was a great time. Thank you.
Wonderful video guys. My deepest condolences Norm at the passing of your mom. Stay safe, stay well
Thank you John. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
You two are so genuine and it is what has me following your channel.
Life happens outside of TH-cam so don't worry about not posting as often as before.
Merry Christmas and happy Holidays.
Be safe and stay healthy.
Thanks so much. Merry Christmas!
Thanks for the reminder to “stay true io yourself”. Reality reminders are sometimes tough; reminders of life is short. Godspeed!
Thanks Don. We also value your time so we decided a long time ago, that unless we feel we have content of value we wouldn't post and right now we really don't.
THX for the update. We started watching for RV content, but plan to stay because you guys are entertaining and fun to watch. Be safe!
Awesome! Thank you! ❤️
Looking forward to following the off the grid living. So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, Norm. 2022 Has been a rough year. Merry Christmas, Wishing you all the best in 2023!
Thanks so much Dean. We always appreciate your views and comments. Merry Christmas.
I really love your videos. So sorry you lost your mom. I'm glad you're ok. Look forward to seeing you off grid. Enjoy your life living the way you love. Thanks for the update.
Thanks so much Dee Dee.
First off, my sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom. It’s always hard to lose a parent, but I am happy she got to see your “Dream land” in Idaho. As far as your changing content, most of the FT RV’ers I follow are changing nowadays, as well as buying land for their part time living. You’re in the trend. No apologies needed to be Happy & living your best lives! Happy, Healthy New Year!
Thanks Karen ❤️
Sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing 😢 Happy Birthday 🎊🎂. Happy to hear about your new adventures and will be excited to see your new home come to life. Thanks From Wisconsin
Thank you so much!
Happy you are back'ish. Sorry for your loss. Excited about the new Idaho adventure. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Lou
Woo hoo for your next adventure. I have property up in remote NW Montana and love to escape there every year. Wonderful people in North Idaho. I am sorry about the loss of your mom but I know she is looking down and rooting you on with your new journey. I hope you had the best birthday and look forward to seeing your journey when you are all ready to share more :)
Thanks so much Sue. We LOVE Montana too. Yes mom was ready to be together with dad again, and at 94 she lived a great long life. She'll be missed but more than that she'll be loved and honored.
Norm, I’m so sorry for your loss! I don’t care how old you are loosing a parent is hard. Looking forward to your new content!
Thanks so much Elizabeth
So sorry about your mom but she really wanted to see your property and she did so what a blessing!!!!! Glad your big family got together recently!! Just take care of yourselves. Thanks for sharing the travels previously - we loved your rv trips.
Thank you so much! We loved bringing you our trips and look forward to sharing our homestead adventures too.
We are off grid (rain water catchment, solar, septic, etc.). I'm excited to see your future plans unfold. Thanks for posting.
Sounds like we should be learning from you! We love the idea of rain water catchment, just not sure how well that works in locations that have harsh winters. Haven't found anyone yet that has done it in N. Idaho but I'm sure there is.
@@MountainBeaches We are in southeast Texas with very minimum rain fall but Texas supports individual rights to rain catchment and allow you tax free purchases of equipment. Just a little incentive to be more self reliant.
So sorry to hear about your mother. Excited for you guys and your new adventures. I will miss seeing your RVing videos.
Thanks so much, you guys have been with us since the beginning and we so very much appreciate it.
I'll enjoy watching you settle in to the new property and building. We miss Idaho and wonder about moving back in a few years when I retire. Your comments on missing grandchildren really spoke to me because ours are small, and I can't bear the thought of leaving them - and now the new thought that in a few years - we could have them come stay with us, and also come visit them at their house.
4-wheeler with a snow plow attached will need to fit in the barndominium, too!
Still looking for a 4-wheeler, but more likely a side by side. As far as the main snow removal, well we have a surprise to share with you real soon. 😁
Sorry to hear about your mom 😢. I just subscribed. Happy you are doing this to have a safe place for your entire family if need be during this uncertain time. I think you are both such fun!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Blessings
Thanks for subbing! Yes, that is exactly why we are doing this.
Sorry, I forgot to mention my condolences of you losing your Mom! I lost mine last Nov and she also was the last of our parents. God bless you in your healing! Hugs 🤗
Awe, bless your heart. Thank you. ❤️
I am in Louisville, KY and it reached a balmy 4 degrees. Coldest it has been In 30 yrs. Wind chills at -25 degrees with 45 mph winds. I went out to feed the birds and my fingers, nose and cheeks were hurting in a few minutes. Great video! Stay warm! Happy Holidays!
Brr 🥶 Stay warm and Happy Holidays to you and yours.
So sorry about your Moms passing Norm!
Thank you Randy! ❤️
Enjoy your "off grid" content and what is going on with your property. There are plenty of other RV channels out there if we need to see things about RV's. Hope you have a great and safe Winter. Come on Spring!!!
Thanks Steve. Yes, come on spring! haha
I am so dang excited for your newest adventure!
We are too! It truly is an adventure. We just snowshoed up to the property today. So beautiful.
So sorry to hear about your mom will be praying for your family
Thank you so much Daniel. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻🙏🏻. Many Blessings on your new adventures!!! Can’t wait to see more adventures!!! 🎄Feliz Navidad and Happy new year 2023🎉🎉🎉
Awe, thanks so much Carmen.
Merry Christmas 🎄 Kim and Norm! I will continue watching your channel . Your snowy scene looks beautiful.
Merry Christmas Jolene and thanks for being our friend.
I'm So Sorry for your Loss!! 🙏 I will be 69 soon and live in Spokane Wa! I Love Your Energy and I follow most of the same Homesteaders you do!! God Bless and Merry Christmas!! 🎄🌹😊
Thanks so much Karen. Our experience so far is the homesteader community is filled with just plain old good folks and we really like that.
My condolences. Going through the same thing with my sister passing unexpectedly. I too am the executor of her will, so I definitely understand the stuff you are gonna go through. Some advice, slow down and take time for yourself. It will take a tole on you, physically and mentally. God Bless, and looking forward to you new roles on YT. Happy Holidays!!
Thank you for your thoughts and concerns and advice. Happy Holidays to you and yours too.
Poignant and lovely video Kim and Norm. 😊
Respect and admire you both.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! May 2023 be filled with many new fun adventures and blessings! ✝️
Merry Christmas Katherine.
We too have left full time RVing. Many reasons, 1 being we wanted a safe haven. We chose oklahoma as that's where our investment properties are. If Tony wants to go work on one, he is here to do so. We are out in the quiet country and near a lake. We built a barndominium and just moved in last week. On Christmas we made plans for many travel trips up to 2 months at a time....life is full of changes and I hope your new adventures continue to make you happy. We will always continue to follow you ❤️.
You two are too kind. So many RVers are taking this path aren't they. Doesn't mean we're done RVing, but we send too many mixed messages to TH-cam on who are channel is for so we have to niche down more. Thanks for the support ❤️
So sorry for your Mom's passing, we went through the same thing with my Mom. Mom was the key stone of the family and now that falls on us. Money and stuff means nothing, the most important legacy for your mom is the family. God bless
Agree 100%. Thank you for sharing Mary.
Merry Christmas guys! Wishing you all the very best! We’ll keep an eye on you!
Thanks so much Greg! Merry Christmas to you too.
We have been watching you two since you started. First of all we were sorry to hear of Norm's loss. Our Condolences to him and the rest of the Family . We believe in Family first so glad you are putting yourselves first. Norm I know how hard it is to handle the business after a loss. Take care of yourself. We have enjoyed your travels and had some good laughs. We want you to know we also have enjoyed watching you develop your property. With that being said We want you to know that we will continue to watch you as you continue your channel. Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.💞💞
And we so appreciate you following our journeys. THANK YOU for all your love and support. Merry Christmas.🎄
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I look forward to coming along with you on this next adventure in your lives.
We're so excited to share it with you too.
Greeting folks and Merry Christmas!... I am sorry for your loss I understand how these thing can shake up your world. I just came across your channel and I am looking forward to your videos and I wish you both happiness and peace in your lives. Idaho is a GREAT choice!!
Thanks so much Rob, welcome and Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you both and to your family. I love the direction you are heading and can't wait to see how you develop your property. It is truly beautiful!!
Thanks so much! Merry Christmas Mike and Kristi!
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother Norm. Have been at watching for a long time. Good luck with your construction projects and living in the wild. Looking forward to seeing you install the swimming pool some time.
Swimming pool? 🤣. Maybe a hot tub! Thanks so much for your support John.
So sorry for your loss.
Thank you
Still my favorite couple of youngsters on the tube. Love both you guys. God bless and we will catch you whenever the two of you put out more beautiful videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thanks so much Miles. Merry Christmas 🎄
Enjoy all you can. Life is too short. Condolences on your Mom. I enjoy your content. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Awe thank you Ida. We couldn't agree more! As you know, tomorrow is never promised so live for today, is our motto and we try to live it.
Sorry for your loss ...See you when we see you . Good Luck
Thank you Linda
So sorry about your Mom. You guys are dealing with a lot of things right now! Take your time and do what's needed. Those of us waiting for your content will be here when you get back! Having said that, you will love living in N Idaho! We are currently in Moscow. Idaho (about 3-4 hours south of you). We were in country, moved in to town, and because of the way things are going are now looking for land to homestead....just like you guys! We also have camped all over N Idaho, first in a tent and now with our RV. There is so much to see and do out here. You will absolutely love it. Can't wait to see your content on homesteading and whatever else you show us! When you get breaks, you'll have to visit all the areas in Priest Lake. Off the top of my head, I can't remember where all you have been out there, but you have to go to Stagger Inn and Roosevelt Grove of Cedars, in February watch the sled dog races at the Priest Lake airstrip near Hana Flats, Hana Flats is also cool to visit in the summer, go to Beaver Creek Campground and make sure to take the hike to Upper Priest Lake from there, also on the other side of the lake Indian Creek and Lions are great campgrounds with spectacular views (they are a bit crowded, but well worth a visit). Near Sandpoint, if you ever get the chance you have to go up to Lunchpeak and stay over night in the lookout tower--incredible experience, that same area has tons of offgrid camping. Bonners Ferry is also incredible with the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge, several small lakes with camping, the Boundary Wildlife Management Area on the Canadian Border, and Moyie Falls by Moyie Springs is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in N Idaho...I could go on for hours! But, you will love it here. Looking forward to whatever you guys are going to come up with for content. Oh, and don't forget to go see the Eagles in CDA next week (Christmas Day through Jan 1st-ish).
Thanks SO MUCH for all the great info. The pictures of me with mom and my sisters was taken at Priest Lake. Beautiful area. We absolutely LOVE Idaho. Living in N. Utah very close to the Idaho border, we have been exploring Idaho for decades. We now get to explore the northern end of the state.
Sorry to hear about your mom!😇 Happy New Year . Looks very pretty there, Jackie
Thanks Jackie.
Sorry to hear of your loss . We will miss your videos for a bit but understand! I’m sure you can’t wait to get back to work at your property. God bless, merry Christmas and a healthy happy new year!
So kind of you Wendy.
So sorry about your moms God bless you. I watch no matter what .
Awe, you're the best ❤️
Been watching you from the beginning! Love Kim’s smile! Your attitudes are so positive. My husband and I have done the same thing about the same time y’all did!!
Thank you so much!!
Looking forward to the future! Hopefully learning from your new adventures!
Awesome
So happy for you both, sorry to hear about your mom passing Norm. We have missed you all, but you need time for you, family and preparing for your next step moving forward. Looking forward to what you all got coming this spring. Hope you have a very happy holiday season enjoy your family and take care of yourselves till we see you this spring with all the amazing things coming.
Thank you so much James! We'll have a vid or 2 coming out in January from our time in N. Idaho coming up.
Looking forward to your north ID adventures. Have a Merry Christmas Happy New Year and a safe 2023.
Same to you and thank you! 🎄❤️
I wish you the best and I'm looking forward to the next year with the both of you. I want you to know You both inspire me. I'm a newer RVer and am starting out as a weekend worrier until I retire in 2024. Then I'm going fulltime. I enjoy your content. Looking forward to seeing your video's best of luck
Thank you! Best of luck with your plans. Maybe we'll see you on the road somewhere.
We are just hitting 3 years full time in the rv without any kind of home base. We will be spending the next year looking for a property to settle on but Alice can’t stand the cold so we will be settling near our kids in Gainesville Florida. Winters in Florida, summers traveling in the RV across the USA and Canada. We would love to set up a property in Florida off grid as much as possible, we would love to also have 10 acres, and some kind of bardominium would be awesome. Whatever we build will be very small, 500sq feet living space or less. This video was a great idea giving viewers an update on your plans. Look forward to seeeing what is coming next. I hope you include details on the off grid cabin. Looks like you guys are enjoying your life. Larry
Thanks Larry. We can't wait to get back up there and get going on our projects.
So Sorry Norm.... I too am the last of my family.. loss mom in 2016... Never a day goes by without thinking and missing her. :( Love and Merry Christmas to you and your family....
Thanks so much Doug. Memories are a beautiful thing but can sometimes hit you out of the blue. Merry Christmas.
Thank you for the update! You both look great. Gorgeous snowy scenery. My condolences Norm on the loss of your mother- so good you got to spend time with her at your property prior. Will miss you. Have a great 2023.
Thanks so much. As we have content of value, we'll post it but we don't want to create videos just to create a weekly video. We value your time too. Thanks
Thanks for the update guys. I love everything you’re doing!
I’ve been thinking about buying a piece of property myself and maybe build a tiny home there. So, I can totally understand all the why’s. Keep it up and I can’t want to see your next video.
Hey thanks Rick!
I am so sorry about your Mom, Norm... I am POA of my sisters 'things'. I have to share her with an assisted Community next Thursday. Dementia is a horrible disease. And I have an older brother who is in early stages of Dementia. I have to remember...God only gives us tasks we can handle'... I absolutely love your channel and I am NOT going anywhere !!! You sre stuck with me ........A very Merry Christmas Kim and Norm..... Crazy John in Katy, Tx..... ( Love the OG community in N Idaho )
Thanks so much John. My dad had dementia then Alzheimer's. It's a horrible thing but mom was always so good with him and him with her. What an example.
@@MountainBeaches Thank you so much.... I so appreciate you taking thr time to respond. What beautiful souls you two are !!!! Merry Christmas...
Merry Christmas and enjoy life to the fullest. But please do keep us updated. We love your videos and great conrent.
Thank you! Will do! Merry Christmas.
We really enjoy watching you two. Being the same age as you, we love seeing what you're up to with your adventurous lifestyle! We kind of dream about barndominiums and traveling more ... But that's as far as it gets. For now. 😊 In summary, you have not lost us as viewers. It's hard to lose that last parent, we went through that in 2020. Enjoy your off grid living and we will watch from Kansas. Merry Christmas!
Thanks you so much! It's viewers like you the energize us. Merry Christmas.
I actually watch a few off grid TH-cam channels who have well in excess of one million subscribers, as so many people really enjoy off grid content. I belive your channel will also grow based on your new direction. I really look forward to seeing you create your dream.
I certainly understand why you would want to build a home in a more isolated location, and agree with you that it will be a safe haven for you and your family. Unfortunately, our country is changing fast, and it’s clearly not for the better. I hope I’m wrong, but if we continue to head in the direction we’re going, the future of our country, or perhaps even the world doesn’t look promising, in my opinion of course.
I’m really sorry to hear about your mom. We just lost our mom, and although it’s difficult for us, it’s easier coping with our loss knowing she’s much happier now that she’s with Jesus, and has no pains or difficulties anymore.
We share similar thoughts and feelings. Thank you for your kind words. Knowing that mom is spending Christmas with dad for the first time in 11 years brings joy to my heart. She was 94 and missed dad so terribly. She was ready.
As John Lennon wisely put it - life happens as you make other plans. I wish you well in your self sustaining efforts. We had 20 years of that, albeit with more limited funds. We found it too difficult, and tired of constant work, repairs, improvements and finally took our leave. If we'd had more disposable income, it would have been different, I'm sure. But as we age, we've not regretted our move. Best advice would give us to invest well in your generator - no pull cords! With your energy and passion, I'm sure you'll be successful and have years to enjoy there. Wishing you good health and long lives! Waiting to see more next Spring! 🤩
Thank you so much. Happy New Year to you Lesley!
It’s y’alls decision,Y’all do you,I’ll keep watching because y’all are fun.God Bless and have fun!!! 😊
Thanks Jim. Happy New Year!
Can't wait to see what you do.
Thanks Lisa, we're pretty excited.
Condolences 🙏.. MERRY Christmas 🎄
Thank you Debbie. Merry Christmas to you too.
Fantastic! Onward and upward. This change of direction is so relevant today. We are so excited to see your new “ off grid” adventures. 2023 is going to be awesome and we’ll see ya next year!
2023 IS going to be great year for both of us. Thanks so much Ron and Chrystl. Friends like you don't come around very often. ❤️❤️❤️
So sorry about the loss of your mom Norm. But I'm glad you guys all had a good 4days together at the property. I too have missed you guys but you do what you need to do for you. I will always watch and enjoy your videos.
It's viewers like you that make it all worthwhile Renee. Thank you for your love and support!
Personally, I love you two and I don’t care what you are doing, I will follow you. I’ve had my husband watch you with me too. We our outdoor people. We have just under 50 acres in Central east Ohio with a log cabin on it that my husband built from scratch, no kit! We have a fifth wheeler that I drag my husband and dogs along with camping. We have a son and daughter-in-law with their pups that live in Idaho so we have a lot in common. I think you two are a great couple and entertaining to watch. You have a forever fan in me! I wish you both health, happiness and safe being with the unknown of what the future years are and I know you are on the right track of what you are striving for! Very smart!!
Thank you for the time, work and energy that it takes to produce your videos and know that you are much appreciated and enjoyed. I feel like I know you even though we have never met. But it would be a thrill for me to have that opportunity one day. God bless you both and have a very Happy New Year! ❤❤
Thank you SO MUCH for the very kind words. It's good folks like you that keep us going when everything seems to be a struggle. Happy New Year Chris! ❤️
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Same to you Danny!
I like the new channel idea. Can’t wait.
Yay! Thank you!
I understand ageless, my husband and I are similar in age and we are headed to Fiji soon to certify open water dive. Now is the time!
That is awesome! 💪
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. You guy are Awesome I’m staying and be watching all your future videos. Thank you
You rock!
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Good to hear from you and saddened to learn of your Mom’s passing. We are in a similar point in life as you guys and can appreciate your quest for a self reliant life style. God Bless you and keep you as you continue your new journey, we will continue to follow your off grid adventures.
Thank you so much Sherrie. ❤️
Living off grid is the only thing I would ever consider if we quit RVing. So many adventures ahead. Look forward to seeing where you go.
Thanks so much! Happy and safe travels.
Found you in the RV space but I’ll stay. My father in law built their bermed home in 1988. They heat with wood in an energy efficient wood burning stove that is connected to vents and a thermostat. One problem they did not foresee is the house is on 3 levels . All those stairs are becoming an issue as they get older. Something to consider as you plan.
Yes, stairs can be an issue when aging and something we are carefully considering. Thanks so much for your support Nikki 💙.
Sorry to hear about your Mom. Your changes sound very good. I am interested in off grid big time. I always enjoy your content. Don’t worry about keeping up with volume, just keep your great content. The key for me is that we are sharing life over a cup of coffee or a video screen. All the best!
Thanks so much Brent. We are SO excited to share our new adventure.
So sorry to hear about your Mom, it’s hard to lose a loved one and to lose them before a holiday. God bless and Happy Holidays.
Thank you so much!
I was wondering if you guys were ok, I missed you. Sorry norm about your mom💙. Merry Christmas 🎄
Thank you for your love and support Lori. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you guyz!
Same to you Randy!
It's great to see you are doing well! It's been fun following you up to this point, and we can't wait to follow you through your next journey in life! Take care, and Happy Holiday's!
Much thanks and gratitude for you guys!
So good to see you both again. I'm sorry about your mom's passing. Looking forward to future projects and developments. Hope you both have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you too Dean.
Good to hear from you two again.... I'll probably still watch, though I will likely transfer your channel from my "RV" folder to my "Prepper" folder, if that makes sense!
Sure does. Thanks Mike.
Merry Christmas from Southern Idaho I’ve been a subscriber for almost 2 years always enjoy your content looking forward to your next adventure I must say I’m a little jealous I would love to have 10 acres, wishing you a happy healthy and prosperous new year
Thanks so much Christian. What part of S. Idaho? We currently live in N. Utah and my mom had a cabin in the Pine, ID area.
@@MountainBeaches We are in Meridian, moved here 4 years ago from Henderson NV, and we love it here!
I’ll still be watching you guyz!
Thanks Randy!!!!!
I’ve always enjoyed your videos. So down to earth and entertaining. Thank you for all you do.
We very much appreciate that!
Losing our parents is not easy, so I appreciate the loss you are feeling. Good to see you are both doing well, & I think it’s great you have a new adventure ahead of you. Your property looks beautiful. Best of luck and have a wonderful holiday season.🎄☃️😊
Thank you so much Claire! Merry Christmas.
Happy to see you both again! So sorry to hear about your Mom Norm. Never easy no matter how prepared we think we are. Loved watching the changes on the property this summer. Family should be #1. Will be exciting to watch the new journey. N. Idaho is beautiful!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Awe thank you Ruth! It's people like you that make our channel so worthwhile and rewarding for us. Merry Christmas.
Northern Minnesota couple are enjoying your channel alot. It has been fun watching all of them. Waiting for more updates, whenever they will be. Stay safe and warm. Merry Christmas !!!!!
Awesome! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
I'm staying. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!🌲
Love it. Merry Christmas to you too!
Very excited for you in your off grid building and the idea of a barndominium. Wondering if your concept of self sufficiency includes any kind of animal husbandry, and if so will that involve separate out buildings for their protection and maintenance? And, also how will you handle leaving the homestead for your RV travelling vacations, etc.? Seems like a conflict of two kinds of worlds. This is a struggle we have had in our own thinking of how to shape our future. If the economy really crashes, then retirement plans… 401(k)’s, investments, savings, etc…. Become a mute point and you can’t just go buy you’re food. Will you be building a high tower to extend a growing season of a garden? What about harvesting and storing of food? What about protection against thieves? True off-grid subsistance living seems so complicated! I think the idea of plugging into a community is crucial, so am very glad you have that there in Idaho. God bless!
You raise so many great questions that we still need to research and figure out. Thanks so much.
Merry Christmas
Plans keep you young
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Hey Kim and Norm glad to see you are doing okay! And sorry for your recent loss. I too have been an executor in the past and it is no fun. Extremely time-consuming so I understand where you're coming from. I spent three days on the phone just trying to cancel credit card accounts LOL. Anyways, your dreams and Adventures ahead of you are what life is all about, so go out there and make it happen. We mostly watched you for the off grid camping. We do pretty much the same thing as much as we can, however I still work so that puts a big damper on it LOL. However we still enjoy watching you develop an off-grid Homestead. I have been in construction work for over 40 years , so it's kind of fun to watch you build your dreams while learning along the way. So we will be checking in from time to time to see how you're coming along. Please take care of yourselves. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We'll see you out on the trail.
Ah, thanks Bill. It's followers like you guys that make it all worthwhile. All the best and safe and happy travels.
Just live your best life !!
That's the plan. Thanks so much Kathy!
Barndiminum are so popular in Louisiana. It is expensive to insulate with spray form but look at Vanwives in Nova Scotia, they used a natural insulate..Havelock Wool Insulation. It a research process. Newbie here. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the info
So great to see you both ❤️ so sorry about your mom’s passing RIP in God’s Grace🙏 thank you for sharing. Blessings for all you want to accomplish.
Thank you Nina. Mom was ready so it was a blessing.
So sorry for your loss, I lost both my parents, 4 yrs apart, when I was in my 30’s. My husband lost his dad 17 yrs ago. So his mom is the only one of our parents left. My husband is the oldest. We’ve always thought we’d want to go either full time or part time RV’ers but we’ve realized being weekenders/ week long campers is really perfect for us. We love our home & our little town & just really don’t want to leave it. We’ll still be watching y’all🤗
And guess what Lisa? You get to be you! If weekend/week long camping is what brings you joy then that is awesome you found it. We love camping but never felt like selling the home and going FT. WE did take a 4 month trip and another one of 3 months and loved every minute of it but we knew we would go back home after. Our plans really haven't changed all that much, we'll just be at a different starting location. Merry Christmas and thanks so much for your support.
So glad you guys are taking charge to secure a safe heaven for you and the family. Will love to see the progress of your new adventure. Merry Christmas
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas.
I lost my Mom a year ago and am executor as well. So when I say I understand how hard it is, I really do to a point. I am finally seeing the finish line and I pray you have an easier time. Condolences on your loss.
Your future looks so exciting. I could never be so far away from my family and envy those who can. We decided when we built our home not be off grid and now that hubby is 70 and very arthritic, we are not even continuing with chickens in the future. Guess we are just not adventurous enough. lol. We do love taking our Grand Design Imagine out as often as possible, especially to the UP of Michigan.
Happy Holidays to you and your family and many blessings on your new endeavors.
Thank you so much. The Michigan UP is amazing.
Thank you for your honesty about the new direction of your channel. This is refreshing. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed your content. Stationary off grid is not what we were looking for in a channel. Off grid camping is our quest. We did however enjoy watching you two start developing your Idaho property. So, we will probably watch the next few videos and decide to keep on as subscribers, or unsubscribe. Just being honest, as you have been with your viewers. Seems like we are outliers in the long list of loyal viewers. Whatever we choose, we thank you for your content, and wish you two a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Thanks SO MUCH for being with us in the past. As we said in the video, we totally get it if people don't want to continue following us. We had many that unsubscribed yesterday but many many more that stayed on. Either way we are just grateful for all the many people who have welcomed into their homes on a regular basis over the years. Merry Christmas and maybe we'll see you on the road sometime. If you decide to stay, we see you again soon.
You give us a chance to know you, I'm not going anywhere. Have a very Merry Christmas.
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Looking forward to watching your progress for offgrid life !!!
Thanks so much Charlie! We're excited to bring it to you.
Thanks for the update. Best of luck, peace, and prosperity in your ventures. I know you chose north Idaho because its easier to see bigfoot tracks in the snow! Haha.....be safe.
So true 😂
Good to hear from you both. Like you tow, we've shifted our focus from the RV world. Interesting that you mentioned your compost toilet as one of the RV related items - it was your video on the composting toilet that helped me find you guys. I started watching your adventures and became hooked. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
That is awesome! All the best and Merry Christmas.