Getting the Pole Barn Addition off the Ground & Scrappin' It

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  • The pole barn addition is taking shape! We're also cleaning up scrap metal today, and I get the Farmall H out to prepare it for the season.
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  • @palmettopurist5549
    @palmettopurist5549 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Moving all the old scrap parts without rats running in all directions says that Ezra is doing his job. 🙂

  • @turnertruckandtractor
    @turnertruckandtractor ปีที่แล้ว +53

    What an honor to have your Dad in good shape and doing jobs together. That GEHL skid steer is handy. The shop addition is looking great and the workflow will be nice.

  • @owaindavies1390
    @owaindavies1390 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The bob Ross of farming videos. So relaxing and enjoying to watch. Watching that old boy rip roaring that old skidder was a great as well. Love your old machines and videos . Thanks Pete.

    • @birdfeeding
      @birdfeeding ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We'll just put a happy cow here, and some happy piggies there...

  • @billlamonicasr.655
    @billlamonicasr.655 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy every minute with your Dad. Every day is the same till is't not. Our life is like a piece of equipment. It works just fine till it stops. The longer we live with our parents the less we think about them not being there. My Dad is gone 20 years. I'm now the Dad. My son is your age. The first few years after he was gone, unbeknown to us, we were speed dialing him to talk about an interesting job we were at. Our first call is always to each other. We both have something special. Never stop appreciating it.

  • @nathanokken3565
    @nathanokken3565 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Now I have to stop in the middle of my morning chores to watch JAFAF. Keep it coming, Pete!

    • @nathanokken3565
      @nathanokken3565 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Failure_Is_An_Option just an acronym for just a few acres farm

  • @Garnizzle
    @Garnizzle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a pleasure watching an honest person make an honest living. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Topdogswmi
    @Topdogswmi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the sound of the old Farmall tractors, reminds me of my youth. I remember that most of the time I had to hand crank the Super H.

    • @Topdogswmi
      @Topdogswmi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cassandrafinny sure

  • @andrewfrodo2086
    @andrewfrodo2086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At the end I saw it! I saw it Mr. Rodgers of farming! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!! Simple farming made for busy people. Just slowing it down. Helpful.

  • @steveperyer4850
    @steveperyer4850 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Love the progress of the barn addition. Always good to clean up the scrap metal. Ezra is keeping the mice population down, such a good cat.😊

    • @danielokeeffe6661
      @danielokeeffe6661 ปีที่แล้ว

      18:50 😅
      M

    • @ldg2655
      @ldg2655 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I need an Ezra..

    • @johntremain3914
      @johntremain3914 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s good for the cows but wait until the snow flies and all you machines get covered just saying.

  • @christophersnowden4071
    @christophersnowden4071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    there is something so soothing about your videos, it is like an 18 minute mental vacation , thankn you Mr. Lawson

  • @freebidou
    @freebidou ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greetings from Paris France .
    I'm in the music business which has nothing in common with your kind of occupation , but I love your channel and it has become a big part of the things I like to watch on TH-cam .
    I especially like the philosophical aspect of your channel .
    Thank you and very much appreciated

  • @GregBorgwardt
    @GregBorgwardt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HI
    It is great to see how the new build is coming, and how things have to go on with the rest of the farm at the same time.
    Your comments about the Farmall H being your favorite hit home. Starting in 5th grade I worked on my great grandfather and great uncles' farm in the summers.
    That is where I learned to drive the tractors and other farm equipment. I was taught on
    their 1950 Farmall H tractor. It also had the old trip bucket system. It was the only new tractor they ever bought. It was always my favorite to drive also.
    Thanks
    I really enjoy watching
    Greg

  • @josephchest1154
    @josephchest1154 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Your videos are always a good way to start the day. The H shined up like a new penny and looks awesome for it's age. Only thing you were missing was Patty's grievances for the day 😂

    • @etiennebaree6176
      @etiennebaree6176 ปีที่แล้ว

      start the day ?? :-) overhere is it 15.00 :-) greetings from Belgium ( europe )

  • @johnnyhoover5870
    @johnnyhoover5870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you wearing the greatest college ever tshirt.
    Every time my wife and I watch your videos my choir list increases! I have old air compressor tanks, a 6ft bush hog and 2 old flail mowers to get rid of now. Thanks! 🤣

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My mom planted lilac bushes outside all bedroom windows. When weather warmed the windows were opened and sleeping was memorable. To this day she prunes and cultivates them. Visits are a trip down memory lane. This was a very good video. Editing displayed all work in a timely manner. Actually it seemed like the video ended far too soon. Ya done good, Pete.

    • @maureensurdez7841
      @maureensurdez7841 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was raised on a farm, and I learn to drive tractor on a Farmall just like the one you're driving in this episode memories!

  • @akonrizzle
    @akonrizzle ปีที่แล้ว

    7:25 I'll never forget this italian guy was up inside a machine while they were doing an install at the company I work for. He jumped out and split his pants, he just flexed and said "Strong! Like bull!" A true classic

  • @mustanglady7843
    @mustanglady7843 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Isn't it exciting to be building the addition and seeing your plans come together! Love the lilacs!

  • @michaelogrady7181
    @michaelogrady7181 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I look forward to each one of your vids, Pete. My grandparents were Kansas Mennonite farmers who I barely knew, and your entertaining, comprehensive vids give me insight as to how their day-to-day lives might have been. Thank you for the incredible education!

  • @lavida57
    @lavida57 ปีที่แล้ว

    As Pete quietly smiles as his tractor starts on the first click.
    Thank you for sharing your .

  • @isrealhopkins
    @isrealhopkins ปีที่แล้ว +7

    5:00am is now Pete a.m.

  • @thomasmccardle725
    @thomasmccardle725 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Your H looks great after removing all that barn dust!

  • @FarmerWantabe
    @FarmerWantabe ปีที่แล้ว

    I like when you have a problem with your tractors and show us the how you solved the problem. That’s how I learn.

  • @headhunter4488
    @headhunter4488 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You were busy today. Looks great when old junk is gone. Always a good feeling. Your barn addition will be very nice. The idea of feeding cattle without going out in the weather is genius. There's an old adage that says " never have more cows than your wife can take care of". Sure Hillary will appreciate you keeping her out of the cold. Be safe. Till next time.

  • @ericsebina256
    @ericsebina256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tell your Jokes to the Contractor...great progress, well done.

  • @brucehobbs1734
    @brucehobbs1734 ปีที่แล้ว

    That young man running the skid steer knows that machine and has a good time with it!

  • @garyriggins3354
    @garyriggins3354 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wow, it's coming along nicely. Can't wait to see what the pig barn is going to look like.

  • @margaretcurry8414
    @margaretcurry8414 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very glad for you and Hillary--we are getting a little older and need to "work and think smarter and not harder.' Makes life a little more easier.

  • @johnwasilewski7390
    @johnwasilewski7390 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My greatgrandfather, 9th of 16 children, the first to be born in US (from England), had two barns for his cattle and sheep for South Dakota winters. I heard, he would place chickens in the hay lofts above the aminals, the chickens kept the animals under control. As an 8 year old I did not ask the question, I knew what happens if the chicken became upset and I assumed the cattle and sheep where as smart as I.

  • @geraldjanesak5171
    @geraldjanesak5171 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gotta tell you Pete, like how you diversifie your videos. You always show true content, win or lose from fencing to cooking building your extension on barn,working on tractors, farmers market etc. I envy you. Your energy is awesome, never a dull moment on the farm. Keeps everyone coming back for more. Your a good man Pete. God bless you and your family

  • @expat2023
    @expat2023 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lilacs!

  • @markflick1641
    @markflick1641 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I grew up on an H with a sickle mower. Thanks for the memories .expansion makes for a exciting new year. Thanks for sharing,God Bless

  • @stanleygallman7800
    @stanleygallman7800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good episode thank you Pete for letting us all in on the current updates on the farm. Good wholesome entertainment. Thanks

  • @Artistickids377
    @Artistickids377 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was the coolest way ever to see which cylinder was misfiring! I have watched a lot of videos and never saw that trick. Thanks, Pete!!

  • @leevalley6851
    @leevalley6851 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, Pete, you look so nice among the blooms. Husband appreciated the John Deere joke.

  • @aaronnelsonmusic5971
    @aaronnelsonmusic5971 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm only a few minutes into the video and I just want to say, Pete, you've taught me so much about my Farmall H. Thank you.

  • @rickyaderholt4119
    @rickyaderholt4119 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some people were just made for the camera, and you sir are made for the camera. Great content and great videos.

  • @louisepanton7344
    @louisepanton7344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah Pete, this is exciting stuff 🥳 am looking forward to all the plans coming together. It's going to be great. Thanks for taking me along.

  • @kennethdean2417
    @kennethdean2417 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete
    Everytime i watch your videos makes me wish i lived closer so that i could help you on the farm😊

  • @dorothydavebritton3961
    @dorothydavebritton3961 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the sound of those old tractors , brings back lots of memories
    !!

  • @ky.gambler5281
    @ky.gambler5281 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete's like my grandpa, he likes to get shocked as it doesn't seem to bother him.. Plus my grandpa had 1 of those FarmAll H tractors . Good ole days

  • @christopherbuckley94
    @christopherbuckley94 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Making great progress! That skid-steer looks like fun!

    • @a.p.5429
      @a.p.5429 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@Failure_Is_An_Option Yeehaw! Hang on buckaroo! It beats doing it by hand any day.

  • @peterhiggins5439
    @peterhiggins5439 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching you start, diagnose and correct the engine misfire, made me realize, so few know simple engine diagnostics. Even fewer are likely to know how to hand crank one!

  • @ginamontoya-vanmilt37
    @ginamontoya-vanmilt37 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really cool to see you removing it rather than bury it! I've seen a couple of people bury trash on their land! And then put a pond nearby. Poor animals 😢

  • @toshkonya1419
    @toshkonya1419 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have absolutely zero experience with farms and farm animals but enjoy your videos. Your easy going nature is good karma for everyone!

  • @SuperMaugi
    @SuperMaugi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulation Pete. Great improvement that will give more pleasure in your daily chores. Getting rid of all the scrap is already giving a better view of your farm.

  • @Mtbambeno
    @Mtbambeno ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is a blessing having a builder with a good attitude and great work ethic.

  • @doncc6080
    @doncc6080 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I love the memories of driving the my uncles H back in the summers1960's doing work on his small dairy farm.

  • @lindagentile2380
    @lindagentile2380 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much enjoyed this Vlog...
    Very nice wind break👍👏
    GBY ALL 🙏❤️💙🤗✝️

  • @MichaelAllanTorrey
    @MichaelAllanTorrey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good morning Pete and Hillary. First thing I do each morning is to check for JAFAF video. Love your functional antique Farmall collection. Nice to be able to diagnose and fix IH engine without a $50,000.00 computer. The old scrap is a history lesson of a kind. Have a great day everyone. BTW - watched video twice - so entertaining.

  • @jacksanders7018
    @jacksanders7018 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You always brighten my day, thanks for all the great videos.

  • @Taliesin1997
    @Taliesin1997 ปีที่แล้ว

    As me being a gardener, I would make good use of that large metal cauldron as a flower planter! What a find!

  • @Aermydach
    @Aermydach ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah hahahaha I love the worker's banter with old mate.
    "I didn't know he could bend over that far!"
    "How's that raccoon I gave ya?"
    Classic.

  • @davidkimmel4216
    @davidkimmel4216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You

  • @reggierico
    @reggierico ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks for the update, Pete! I wonder if a coyote is involved in your chicken problems. Do you have a game camera? You can post one out near the chickens and see what's going on.

  • @stevenshover9262
    @stevenshover9262 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome progress, wish you could do a video every day... I know you can't.. but excited for you , God bless...

  • @DoreenSlabaugh
    @DoreenSlabaugh ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed old episode describing your family history on your land thank you. You are a pleasant part of me and my husbands day. We will retire soon and maybe do a hobby farm. We admire your hard work . Thank you. May the good Lord bless you and your family , Richard and Doreen

  • @B4UClose
    @B4UClose ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ah, the lilacs. Sweet smell.

  • @edwardmcgovern4031
    @edwardmcgovern4031 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete I loved what your doing to make your farm better . 😅

  • @vincentcotnoir1356
    @vincentcotnoir1356 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always love to watch your old equipement ...

  • @nicholaspower2293
    @nicholaspower2293 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic progress there!! I am so excited for you and Hillary!! This will make your business more streamlined and reduce the labour input! WOW!!! I can not wait to see the project finished!

  • @corndoc
    @corndoc ปีที่แล้ว

    May God bless you and your family! Farming is important to all of us. Amen brother

  • @johnskelton5683
    @johnskelton5683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perhaps a chicken alarm at the chicken homestead would be beneficial. That's what my mother did to alert her at night when any egg sucking dogs were about or coons etc; It worked, and what was learned was that there's predator's about nearly every night. Mom then had a focused flood light come on when the hens became... Mom swears that the chickens were laying more eggs due to her predator alert alarm. Dad agreed with a smile, always saying well we certainly have more live chickens, more hens, more eggs!

  • @robynmize4713
    @robynmize4713 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so excited about this barn addition. Thanks Pete for bringing us along.

  • @MaxPower-nw8id
    @MaxPower-nw8id ปีที่แล้ว

    A clean tractor is a happy tractor.

  • @paralyzedlife8763
    @paralyzedlife8763 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just saying i cant wait for pete to bring out the h. It was nice to see it run.

  • @stephencampbell4145
    @stephencampbell4145 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's going to be really nice Pete, Hilary, and family.

  • @johnskelton5683
    @johnskelton5683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! Big plans at the homestead. Money well spent will bring value in efficiency, thus profits!

  • @1meanelf
    @1meanelf ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was always so excited when I had work done on my place to watch the guys working and transforming my ideas and sketches into a reality. It's looking great Pete and can't wait until the next episode. You and Hilary have a good day.😊

  • @cherylmillard2067
    @cherylmillard2067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you again, Pete, I enjoyed your video.

  • @jamesaplin6887
    @jamesaplin6887 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy watching your show. I was raised on a farm in South Alabama and I now live in South Carolina. I really miss foreman but I get my fix from watching you do it thanks

  • @jeffreyjohnson8212
    @jeffreyjohnson8212 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for sharing your day! Exciting things going on at JAFAF…can’t wait to see the progress!

  • @elsafischer3247
    @elsafischer3247 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finish my chores and sat for a little while to see your video thank you

  • @robertpirtle3638
    @robertpirtle3638 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just make the best videos. I love my little farm. Nothing better then watching the grass grow and playing with the ground

  • @scottmiller9147
    @scottmiller9147 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe this is the first time I’ve ever seen you in a PSU shirt, blue looks good on you Pete!!!😀

  • @genegreear4183
    @genegreear4183 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve cleaned more stalls than I care to think about. If you put a bigger door on the west side. You could open it and drive your bucket loader all the way down the north wall and clean it out. Yip. No hand shoveling. I saw this big beams. I bet they were close to a hundred bucks each. I bought an 18 footer a couple years ago and it was 130 dollars during that damn pandemic. I enjoyed watching that old Farmall. Sure brought back some good memories. Later

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! I am so happy you are getting rid of stuff/junk from around the farm! It's going to look so good! Bravo, can't wait to see it done!

  • @timothyphillips4844
    @timothyphillips4844 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete is an inspiration to me and my very small farm operation here in Bucks County, PA. We are now about to sell eggs and produce and we have a small petting zoo as well. This took three years of building and digging drainage, I spend most of my time fixing the tractor and chasing goats. 😉

  • @SODAK2276
    @SODAK2276 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could smell that lilac bush! They smell so good.

  • @TheDumpTrailerGuyLLC
    @TheDumpTrailerGuyLLC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like this idea! I think its nice that all the cattle will be together. Now imagine one of those Gehl skid steer's in the barn for feeding during the winter! that would be slick! I just cant see you ever owning a skid steer. Also pretty impressed with the determination of that skid steer guy, so many other machines just a few feet away that could of made quick work of that beam and yet he kept at it! I feel like I would of walked over and asked to use the mini ex for a few minutes

  • @daryl5638
    @daryl5638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love the sound of a farmall H,

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the photo minute 12:09, you & the Farmall.....The construction of barn addition is exciting to see it unfold....sure do love Your Farm......another great video~Thanks for sharing Pete~~

  • @LoisELewis
    @LoisELewis ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad I caught this barn exoansion. Wow. Fun, too. Good to see you Pete

  • @calparsons2502
    @calparsons2502 ปีที่แล้ว

    H tractor , most fun and comfortable to drive, with good visibility , owned one like that.

  • @davidpotter7484
    @davidpotter7484 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There are tricks to trapping. Live traps you want to place them solid, so no movement whatsoever. Cover everything completely, no access to anything except through the front door. Make it a cave. And set a hair trigger. Racoons are smart and very aware, very difficult if not impossible to catch in a trap if he's been stung already. A 22 and a flashlight work pretty good though

  • @andrewpaige6571
    @andrewpaige6571 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed this segment that you had with the remodeling and Sean was up on the Neath the trees. I’m happy that you are able to capture the raccoon that is eating a chicken. It was a joy to see your father again I wish this year was on daily. I enjoy watching it.

  • @fionajane56
    @fionajane56 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always enjoy your videos. They are so varied in content and never dull!

  • @kalani._
    @kalani._ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i just love to watch these i could watch this everyday

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That old Gehl Skid Steer is in pretty nice shape...

  • @leighmonty13
    @leighmonty13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a good video when we see the pigs and mow cows

  • @dennismaley4232
    @dennismaley4232 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now wait a minute I thought that was the new pig pens.

  • @joannemurnaghan8921
    @joannemurnaghan8921 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi guys Pete you are the best and Hilary you are to but I’d like to see you more I get excited every time I see you and another thing I love your channel

  • @mikenelson6630
    @mikenelson6630 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have to say, you've got a great ear, for catching that cylinder on the H that was missing. I am sure that I never would have noticed it myself. It looks like great progress is being made on your addition, and I would say that it looks like you will have a great setup when it's done!

  • @kieranleopold9115
    @kieranleopold9115 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great plan for the cattle winter barn - right next to your hay storage. Feeding them from now on in the winter will be a breeze (well, not so breezy, actually)!

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats JFAF on getting stuff done for the week. Ezra is doing his job at keeping the rats away..

  • @peterjordan9734
    @peterjordan9734 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always look forward to your videos, Pete. You're living my dream life. Cheers from down under (Aus)

  • @simontheyers801
    @simontheyers801 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ❤ the old tractors...old stuff is the best 😂

  • @ralphsullender2474
    @ralphsullender2474 ปีที่แล้ว

    The H is a great tractor it is amazing how you found the misfire without a computer.😄

  • @GWBoen
    @GWBoen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pete excellent video and I can't wait for the next one

  • @physiologist7237
    @physiologist7237 ปีที่แล้ว

    Addition is coming along. Thank you for sharing Pete!

  • @lynnie6-.
    @lynnie6-. ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang right that cauldron is staying. I have my grandma's that she cooked chickens and pigs in, it's my fire pit now. My mom before she passed told me don't let that get taken by any other family members. I'll pass it on to one of my son's.