Frustration is a real thing. My first wife and my current wife both know and knew to go shopping an leave me to my struggles. I've seen Mel keep you going and that's important.
Oh Mel! You are not dumb! Look at all of your accomplishments. You are a homesteader, construction worker, mother, wife, teacher and then some! Your blessings are countless. Keep on keeping on! ❤❤❤❤
You guys have this, maybe a little break!! You all are smart hard working people!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!! I wish the very best blessings for everyone!!!
Hey Mel and Gary, I’m with you in your frustrations, by that I mean I have experienced that. My wife thinks I’m cranky with her when that happens but it is with myself. The big ask that we have of ourselves Is to give ourselves space and time to stop, walk away and do something that you don’t have to think too hard about. The problem you are trying to solve sometimes needs more brain time, kind of independent of you forcing it. As a man of prayer I throw it over to God and the answer just comes in it’s good time. I recall trying to work out a very complicated mechanism, got real frustrated as my models didn’t come up as workable solutions. A couple of days later I was driving and passed a truck with agricultural machinery. In that machinery was a mechanism similar to what I imagined but couldn’t build, till then. I pulled off the road and drafted a design and mulled it over some more, made a model and bingo solved. I am thankful that I can visualize pretty well and do most things I put my hand to, except my current challenge to learn aluminum tig welding,my coordination is kind of stuffed compared to when I was younger. I will get there at some point. When you first mentioned the intersecting roof I thought of the dimensional problems that valley gutters can present. My roof had no sheeting like zip board or ply under the ,metal sheeting. The valleys were made with strong lines as my guide first. The depth dimension was easy enough as I attached the roofing metal to timber battens which gave adequate depth to insert deep valley gutters. If you are using battens then that part of your build will be a bit less challenging as th gutters can slope from the top of the battens to the zip board and the centre follows a line from centre peak to outer edge, if that makes sense. Don’t be too worried about your humanity, as you are learning by jumping carefully off the high diving board, lots to learn but you are doing great.
It's fine, guys. It'll be fine!! You guys are a great team and have done a fantastic job. You'll make it work out perfectly in the end!! Dont beat yourselves up for a few mishaps. Its natural. Go forward happily!
Slow and steady Gary. You gettin it! I love watching your measurements and calculations. It’s been such a great process and progression toward your goals for your family. Strong work! ❤
You guys are awesome and you make mistakes but that's ok,your not contractors. So you know when to walk Away and regroup. We understand the frustration, but we love your truthful ness. God bless
GARY YOUR AMAZING AND VERY SMART MAN WITH ALL YOU HAVE DONE. BE PROUD OF YOUR SELF. MEL YOUR BEAUTIFUL LOVING LADY WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON YOU ARE.. IM PROUD OF YOU BOTH MEL YOUR NOT HELP LESS BE PROUD OF YOUR SELF. BEAUTIFUL HOMESTEAD VERY BEST JOB 👌
Join the crowd right now. This last week has been horrible for me. Well, not horrible but nothing‘s going right from no kidney beans for the chili. I wanted to make to not getting my house clean. Then I was so sick today I couldn’t get my daughter and her family's presents mailed in time including the homemade things I wanted to make for her but her present arrived for me. My tree is not up and it’s so cold outside. I can’t bear to go to the garage to bring my tree in. Hopefully, tomorrow goes better.
Do you have the booklet that comes with the speed square you use ? All the lines on the square represent the cut. It’s marked hip and valley on the inside and the most use common rafter once you get the calculations right there is a notch for each progressive rafter at 16” on center and 24 on center. If you’re going out of common construction practices by adding extra 2x those marks don’t mean anything and makes it harder to figure out.
Hey Gary try making a mini sample. Do the biggest angle first, next the small one. Just a thought! Mel your Not Dumb! I see you tackle a range things with ease. We all have our special gifts God has given us. Merry Merry Christmas 🎄✨️🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🥰🥰🥰💝🇨🇦🇱🇷🇨🇦🇱🇷🇨🇦🇱🇷
The way I do things is take a piece of scrap and determine the angle I need for a template to confirm my math which is on paper. If both agree, I can proceed. I think the word Geometry is your hang-up! Once I stopped thinking that way and drew it on paper and then cut scraps for my angles and they fit, my frustrations left.
Don’t be too hard on yourselves! You guys are awesome! Do you have any idea how many people look up to you guys? At least I do, I’m an old man now and I wish I could have done what you guys are doing. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
im the opposite lol.was lost in ALL math from algebra up but only clicked w geometry lol. plus couples need like 30 mins a day apart when u r living on the jobsite. even if its a lose it tyrade just give em some space for a few and dont take it personally. i been happily married for 12 years now. all the others failed badly cause we couldnt figure this out. im turning 50 this year and took like 35 yrs to learn that life lesson lmao
You guys are great together. And knowing when to step away because the other one is having a moment that is when you really know a person. You both have created a wonderful life for your family, together and apart.
Definitely not a "rookie" project but take some time and it will all work out. Mel you are an outstanding wife and mother as well as a construction laborer. Welcome to farm life!
For someone that wasn't good at math I seem to understand Geometry. Go figure huh. Y'all are doing a great job to a point the house will be still standing 100 years from now. Enjoyed and have a great weekend anyway. Love y'all
You got it all figured out Gary I knew you would and yes it’s all good, all your work looks and is fantastic. You can figure so much out, if it were me I would be lost. 🌲🌲🇨🇦
For two people who have never built a house before, you are doing an amazing job. Those angles are tough. The best thing you can do is step back and take a few deep breaths. It will come together for you!
God bless you both. You work so hard. It’s OK to be wrong sometimes. You are human and are not a trained contractor. Don’t be so hard on yourself. We all make mistakes.❤❤❤❤
Geometry I had no problems with Calculus another story all together I was just upset with using 5 pages of calculations just to fill in there place in a one inch equation. But I can understand your frustration. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years from the Kennedys and God Bless from your Canadian
Good morning Coffee ☕️…. I’m with Gary…. I can’t do the math on paper, but I can see it in my head….lol… best of luck to you and i hope you all have a wonderful Christmas…be safe
Hi you two! We all have days like that. Hope your day goes better today. It's almost CHRISTMAS, y'all! Getting excited. LOL I hope your day is awesome!
garry, this is 3d geometry.. its more difficult to calculate. my advise - use guidlines, make them parallel to lines u can measure so 3d will be 2d again
You guys are doing fantastic. Mel please never say you're dumb you're not. Look at all you've both done. You are like me a visual learner. Numbers and plans mean nothing to me. You've been a good wife mom and I'm sure friend, I think Gary thinks a lot and gets stressed out when things aren't perfect but nothing is perfect. Not even builders are perfect. Anthony and Rox say that a lot. Seems Gary second guesses himself a lot he's good at what he's done so far I wish he'd be crazier on himself as well. You kids are doing a great job. Just keep doing do and take time to relax and think things through better. Too young to get frustrated. You are doing great keep going!!
That is why GOD made each of us different, each one of us has different knowledge . Everyone one was created with a different gift. Whether it be in math or a skill in building things. Everyone is special in their own way. I know I could not do all that Gary has accomplished. Much respect to you Gary. You will over come all this Gary, and it will one day be behind you. Just memories Mel, look back on all this and laugh. I love watching your videos and your journey you both are on. Take care and Merry Christmas to you all on the 41.36❤❤❤😊
Gary & Mel Holy crap you both have taken on so many different trades & succeeded at them . Yes it gets frustrating and I'd be the one to throw boards & swear too. 😂😂❤ I'd hire you to build me a house. ❤❤ You'll get it dried in before Christmas. ❤❤
You two try to remember that neither Rome or the 41.36 were not built in a DAY. Just take a breath, ask God for help, and relax. Everything will be fine.
Frustration is a real thing. My first wife and my current wife both know and knew to go shopping an leave me to my struggles. I've seen Mel keep you going and that's important.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU.I WATCH EVERY DAY. I LOVE THE WAY YOU’RE MAKING PROGRESS ON THE HOMESTEAD GODS BLESSINGS YOUR WAY TODAY AND EVERYDAY
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Stop regroup. It will be there another day. Y’all are doing good work. Step back sometimes needs to be done
Oh Mel! You are not dumb! Look at all of your accomplishments. You are a homesteader, construction worker, mother, wife, teacher and then some! Your blessings are countless. Keep on keeping on! ❤❤❤❤
You guys have this, maybe a little break!! You all are smart hard working people!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!! I wish the very best blessings for everyone!!!
Hey Mel and Gary, I’m with you in your frustrations, by that I mean I have experienced that. My wife thinks I’m cranky with her when that happens but it is with myself. The big ask that we have of ourselves Is to give ourselves space and time to stop, walk away and do something that you don’t have to think too hard about. The problem you are trying to solve sometimes needs more brain time, kind of independent of you forcing it. As a man of prayer I throw it over to God and the answer just comes in it’s good time. I recall trying to work out a very complicated mechanism, got real frustrated as my models didn’t come up as workable solutions. A couple of days later I was driving and passed a truck with agricultural machinery. In that machinery was a mechanism similar to what I imagined but couldn’t build, till then. I pulled off the road and drafted a design and mulled it over some more, made a model and bingo solved.
I am thankful that I can visualize pretty well and do most things I put my hand to, except my current challenge to learn aluminum tig welding,my coordination is kind of stuffed compared to when I was younger. I will get there at some point. When you first mentioned the intersecting roof I thought of the dimensional problems that valley gutters can present. My roof had no sheeting like zip board or ply under the ,metal sheeting. The valleys were made with strong lines as my guide first. The depth dimension was easy enough as I attached the roofing metal to timber battens which gave adequate depth to insert deep valley gutters. If you are using battens then that part of your build will be a bit less challenging as th gutters can slope from the top of the battens to the zip board and the centre follows a line from centre peak to outer edge, if that makes sense. Don’t be too worried about your humanity, as you are learning by jumping carefully off the high diving board, lots to learn but you are doing great.
It's fine, guys. It'll be fine!! You guys are a great team and have done a fantastic job. You'll make it work out perfectly in the end!! Dont beat yourselves up for a few mishaps. Its natural. Go forward happily!
So glad you got it figured out. You 2 are awesome. When you are done it will last for generations
Slow and steady Gary. You gettin it! I love watching your measurements and calculations. It’s been such a great process and progression toward your goals for your family. Strong work! ❤
You guys are awesome and you make mistakes but that's ok,your not contractors. So you know when to walk Away and regroup. We understand the frustration, but we love your truthful ness. God bless
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Thank you so much for your generosity! God bless you and Merry Christmas 💚🎄🎁☃️🤗
GARY YOUR AMAZING AND VERY SMART MAN WITH ALL YOU HAVE DONE. BE PROUD OF YOUR SELF. MEL YOUR BEAUTIFUL LOVING LADY WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON YOU ARE.. IM PROUD OF YOU BOTH MEL YOUR NOT HELP LESS BE PROUD OF YOUR SELF. BEAUTIFUL HOMESTEAD VERY BEST JOB 👌
The biggest thing I miss about California is the weather!!
Join the crowd right now. This last week has been horrible for me. Well, not horrible but nothing‘s going right from no kidney beans for the chili. I wanted to make to not getting my house clean. Then I was so sick today I couldn’t get my daughter and her family's presents mailed in time including the homemade things I wanted to make for her but her present arrived for me. My tree is not up and it’s so cold outside. I can’t bear to go to the garage to bring my tree in. Hopefully, tomorrow goes better.
Do you have the booklet that comes with the speed square you use ? All the lines on the square represent the cut. It’s marked hip and valley on the inside and the most use common rafter once you get the calculations right there is a notch for each progressive rafter at 16” on center and 24 on center. If you’re going out of common construction practices by adding extra 2x those marks don’t mean anything and makes it harder to figure out.
Hey Gary try making a mini sample. Do the biggest angle first, next the small one. Just a thought! Mel your Not Dumb! I see you tackle a range things with ease. We all have our special gifts God has given us. Merry Merry Christmas 🎄✨️🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🥰🥰🥰💝🇨🇦🇱🇷🇨🇦🇱🇷🇨🇦🇱🇷
i feel ya...when my feet go numb im useless outside in the winter.
The way I do things is take a piece of scrap and determine the angle I need for a template to confirm my math which is on paper. If both agree, I can proceed. I think the word Geometry is your hang-up! Once I stopped thinking that way and drew it on paper and then cut scraps for my angles and they fit, my frustrations left.
Merry Christmas to all of you and a healthy 2025 from the Netherlands
Don’t be too hard on yourselves! You guys are awesome! Do you have any idea how many people look up to you guys? At least I do, I’m an old man now and I wish I could have done what you guys are doing. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Hello Mel & Gary 🤗 you are an awesome team in work & marriage 💞 Merry Christmas to your Family 🎄☃️🙏🥰
Boolean algebra try this one,start on page one of tables or true / false statements.
Those of us that understands geometry will truly do well in math
God love ya Mel! Makes my brain hurt! Algebra did that to me! 🤪🤪
im the opposite lol.was lost in ALL math from algebra up but only clicked w geometry lol. plus couples need like 30 mins a day apart when u r living on the jobsite. even if its a lose it tyrade just give em some space for a few and dont take it personally. i been happily married for 12 years now. all the others failed badly cause we couldnt figure this out. im turning 50 this year and took like 35 yrs to learn that life lesson lmao
You two are a team. You have each other’s backs in all things. 🎄
You guys are great together. And knowing when to step away because the other one is having a moment that is when you really know a person. You both have created a wonderful life for your family, together and apart.
Definitely not a "rookie" project but take some time and it will all work out. Mel you are an outstanding wife and mother as well as a construction laborer. Welcome to farm life!
For someone that wasn't good at math I seem to understand Geometry. Go figure huh. Y'all are doing a great job to a point the house will be still standing 100 years from now. Enjoyed and have a great weekend anyway. Love y'all
Thanks so much! We try to do our best! 😄 Merry Christmas💚💚💚
Love you guys, Wishing you the best time and a very Merry Christmas xXx
You two are doing great. Look at all you have done its amazing
The amount of things you both have "just figured out" is amazing!
Yall are doing an amazing job. The house is coming along great 👍🏾
I hate math never had to do geometry
Hang in there guys you’re soo
close!! 💜💜💜
You got it all figured out Gary I knew you would and yes it’s all good, all your work looks and is fantastic. You can figure so much out, if it were me I would be lost. 🌲🌲🇨🇦
For two people who have never built a house before, you are doing an amazing job. Those angles are tough. The best thing you can do is step back and take a few deep breaths. It will come together for you!
God bless you both. You work so hard. It’s OK to be wrong sometimes. You are human and are not a trained contractor. Don’t be so hard on yourself. We all make mistakes.❤❤❤❤
Hi, you can make it work. Take your time. It is OK. Love and Blessings
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Geometry I had no problems with Calculus another story all together I was just upset with using 5 pages of calculations just to fill in there place in a one inch equation. But I can understand your frustration. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years from the Kennedys and God Bless from your Canadian
You guys can do this ! Take a good deep breath and think 🤔 positively.
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Good morning Coffee ☕️…. I’m with Gary…. I can’t do the math on paper, but I can see it in my head….lol… best of luck to you and i hope you all have a wonderful Christmas…be safe
Hi you two! We all have days like that. Hope your day goes better today. It's almost CHRISTMAS, y'all! Getting excited. LOL I hope your day is awesome!
You two make a great team. Hang in there. Keep going. One day at a time. Everything will be fine. God bless you all❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🎄
Common Mel, that's Yesterday's flavor savor....lol
I would love to see a video on Gary frustrated. Lol.
garry, this is 3d geometry.. its more difficult to calculate.
my advise - use guidlines, make them parallel to lines u can measure so 3d will be 2d again
Good Morning Mel and Gary!! ☕️💕🎅🎄⛄️
So....your saying you are human? 🤣 Good days, bad days, in between days!
Ya know you really should try to make yourselves at least LOOK like you didn't make a video in the same spot,same clothes,and same ole same ole...
We can't wear our coats everyday? Good grief your a hoot! 🤣🤣🤣
@RealTalkwithSLR that's not what meant and I think you know that...
I want to see him melt down, lol. True life story
I was thinking the same thing....lol
You guys are doing fantastic. Mel please never say you're dumb you're not. Look at all you've both done. You are like me a visual learner. Numbers and plans mean nothing to me. You've been a good wife mom and I'm sure friend, I think Gary thinks a lot and gets stressed out when things aren't perfect but nothing is perfect. Not even builders are perfect. Anthony and Rox say that a lot. Seems Gary second guesses himself a lot he's good at what he's done so far I wish he'd be crazier on himself as well. You kids are doing a great job. Just keep doing do and take time to relax and think things through better. Too young to get frustrated. You are doing great keep going!!
Hello from Virginia👋
Mel I can sympathize with you on the math. I get the SAME way. I'm glad to know that I'm not alone. I feel like I'm math illiterate 😢
I'm so glad I'm not alone! 💚💚💚
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That is why GOD made each of us different, each one of us has different knowledge . Everyone one was created with a different gift. Whether it be in math or a skill in building things. Everyone is special in their own way. I know I could not do all that Gary has accomplished. Much respect to you Gary. You will over come all this Gary, and it will one day be behind you. Just memories Mel, look back on all this and laugh. I love watching your videos and your journey you both are on. Take care and Merry Christmas to you all on the 41.36❤❤❤😊
Hi guys
Gary & Mel Holy crap you both have taken on so many different trades & succeeded at them . Yes it gets frustrating and I'd be the one to throw boards & swear too. 😂😂❤ I'd hire you to build me a house. ❤❤ You'll get it dried in before Christmas. ❤❤
You two try to remember that neither Rome or the 41.36 were not built in a DAY. Just take a breath, ask God for help, and relax. Everything will be fine.