I don't understand the trials of being a TH-camr any more than I understand the challenges of being a farmer. I just hope you never completely stop being either. Your channel has given me the gift of being able to vicariously enjoy a life that I have always idealized, but have never had the opportunity (or perhaps the gumption) to pursue. Yours is the only such channel that I have found that bastes everything in wholesome warmness and love of the life. Your day-in-the-lifesque style makes all the difference. Honestly, I could watch you cut, ted and bail hay all day long. I must have seen them all 50 times. And I can't wait for the R-170 restoration! Sincerely, thank you for your channel.
Im a Retired factory worker. Sold the city house for a old house on 80 acres out of town. No street lights, sirens, gangs, car jackings. I have 2 ducks and coming 2 rehomed rabbits. What a joy. My biggest joy is your channel. Animals, fixing machinery, buildings. Don't ever stop utube. I feel so relaxed watching you and your wife, even the corny jokes. God bless your family.
Hi Pete- I’m a detective at a sheriff’s office, and I just wanted to drop a note and tell you how much I appreciate you and your channel. When I’ve had a hard or sad day at work like I have had the last couple of days, coming home and turning on your channel and watching with my 10 year old son (who is a Farmall fanatic) is much needed time to decompress and de-stress. Keep doing what you’re doing. We appreciate you!
Pete, you and Hillary are my favorite farm channel because you are clean, humble, and intelligent folks. A nice family. You’re a great story teller as well as a very good cinematographer. You’re always respectful of your audience and I’m sorry to hear they are not always the same back at you. You deserve better just based on your jokes alone. Your explanation of tractor renovation is fascinating and your knowledge of the subject is awe inspiring. The first tractor I watched being restored in my like was the M and when you finished I was in love. What a thing of beauty the whole series was for me, for anyone to try to tell you a better way to do anything is inconceivable. Thank you for sharing your wonderful farm and world with me. I am grateful and I look forward to watching anything you choose to share with us. You are a highlight of my week.
Andrew was one of the mains reasons i started TH-cam, his work ethic and drive to get things done is very inspiring. Your channel is great also, no over the top thumbnails or titles just good wholesome content and that’s what brings people back above all else.
Awe Pete...the drone shots of the farm and the background music - yeah definitely a big plus on top of the projects you're doing along with the day to day running of the farm. It's really good. A lot of the TH-cam channels I watch and have a great following are those that use their drones for the scenery and have nice music. It's almost a like taking the audience on a personal journey or vacation. Your farm is beautiful along with the farmland there in the Finger lakes. Thanks for taking us along on a Sunday morning!!!
Awesome truck, wood bed and side panels with the farm logo hand painted on the door. Something to just drive around town in a few miles here and there. The joy of driving something old and simple. No computers or electronics.
I have a similar image for the truck- but was thinking a flat bed that dumps- he may be able to use that feature. Really looking forward to the build regardless
Certainly, it's begging to be refurbished. Pete will shine here, all his work has been leading to it. Then drive it around awhile, enjoy the heck out of it. Sell it later on if there is a good offer and Henry or Gray doesn't take to it.
Andrew Camarata is also a favorite You Tube creator for me. I marvel at his tenacity when building the shipping container castle or building the road up the mountain to his other property. You have your own style of telling a story and I think the viewers who watch would do so regardless of what you are doing, your style will always come through.
I am not a creative guy, so I may be missing something... I think your channel has a specific character, and I don't see the need to change anything. But you have to make these decisions, I in any case appreciate your videos and look forward to them
Hi Peter. I have watched Andrew Camarata since he established his channel. He doesn't cover up his mistakes. One of my favorite videos is when he saw his tire go rolling past him. My wife and I started watching your channel from its beginning four years ago. Typically we'll watch four or more of your videos each evening; these videos keep us "grounded". Please know we really enjoy and appreciate your endeavors; we love you and Hillarie and we keep you in our prayers.
Pete, Your videos are, in my opinion, are among the top 2 or 3 percent of those I choose to watch. Your verity within your chosen subject is amazing and are done very well. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. There always seems to be those who, sadly choose to look at life and the world in a negative and downbeat way. Your voice is one of steady unhurried reason and unhurried steady progress. Improve where you feel it necessary, but for those who have come to value your content and what you give of yourself, don't fix what isn't broken. Bless you and the family and stay safe/🥰😃😃
Pete, you may not realize it but the quality of your videos are so relaxing and entertaining just as they are. You make us all feel welcome to stop by for a visit and see what you are up to. Even the Squirrels love it there, well, at least inside your old truck. Keep up the good work. Everybody enjoys a little break now and then so make it a good one. I for one will be anxiously awaiting your return.
Pete, for every bad commenter there are 1000 people that do not comment and love what you do. I always find your videos to be uplifting. I’m constantly amazed at your knowledge of machines and animals. Now, as I said, I don’t post on every video, but I watch almost every video. All I can say about the negative comments would be that some people are only happy when they’re trying to bring other people down. I can guarantee you that more people enjoy watching your videos. I understand that it’s hard to shut out some negative comments, but just remember they do not represent the majority.
Pete, sure have missed you and Hillary over the last week and a half and was praying nothing was wrong. Great to see the drainage is almost completed. Just keep up the videos and let us know how you are doing.
Whenever I see a video from you, Pete, I know it will be a peek into your daily routine and happenings, diligent, yet serene. It's a fresh breeze from the country. It feels like the end of a summer day on a farm. A person sits down outside for a moment to watch the light go mellow and the west pinken. If you're lucky and there is a moon coming up, meadowlarks love to awaken and whistle at it. The crickets start trying to outdo the cicadas, and they eventually win. If you sit long enough thinking over the day, later there will be an owl or a whippoorwill call. When the lightning bugs start winking in the tall grass, it's time to go in the house, put on a lamp of your own, and read a little before bed. If you don't live on a farm, you can watch Pete. To the rest of my fellow peekers, just let Pete do his thing. He's got this.
I love the drone shots you can really see the chicken boxes and how they move across the grass and the grass recovering and ya'll are both just to kind and decent for this cold cruel world .
I volunteered 4 hours yesterday at the Harnett Food Pantry in Lillington NC. Maybe we had 8 volunteers today. 125 ppl got food, and 12 new ppl had to fill out paperwork. But they got food. I filled boxes with canned food, 4 bags of different dry beans, juices, pulled port meat frozen, rock fish strips that are frozen, eggs, cookies, fresh vegetables, bag of granny apples, frozen Birdseye mixed vegetables, and much more, Boxes are heavy. Seniors get an extra box of selected canned food, and block of cheese. I am tired. Work today for another 4 hours. Young women with kids in the car. They ask for milk but no available. To all farmers, thank you that provide eggs, chicken, and garden vegetables.
What I like is the simplicity of the life style. Not trying to make a fortune, just a living. That said I am amazed at the work done to drain the fields. I also like the "I'll do it myself" attitude.
I am doing everything in my power to grow up to be just like you, currently my wife and I have a suburban homestead raising our own chicken and eggs, I have restored two garden tractors and have an old ford I keep on the road, we are working toward a 50 plus acre farm in the next few years, keep doing what your doing we love the inspiration you provide, you are far and above the best role model in my life
Pete, I think there is a huge silent majority the loves your channel. I found your channel during the pandemic. I have thought about doing something like this but on a much much smaller scale but I realize that I have kind of aged out. So I vicariously enjoy farming thru your channel. I enjoy all your videos. Don’t worry about the naysayers. There will always be people who are looking to rain on others parade.
Regarding the comments you get from "those folks", I worked in prisons for nearly 30 years. Mostly, in Texas. The inmates were the easy part. Their families were never happy. 5% of the employees were always miserable and very loud about it. The higher up in rank I went, the worse it got. The direct line to the leadership in Huntsville made the job unbearable. So, I retired early and started farming. Best job I ever had.
I would say that work in prisons has to fall into the same category as military, police, fire dept, hospital staff. You deserve a lot of respect and gratitude. Thankyou!
Love watching Andrew for the same reason, he just goes along and does things his way and doesn’t have a worry in the world what people say how he should do something!
You break when you need to sir, your sanity is of most importance! If you burn out it does nobody any good. If you are constantly trying to improve you are a good person, you care about others and the product you are giving your fellow man!
That truck has awesome potential… I could see It restored, red and cream, with the “Just a few acres farm” logo on the doors….parades… Red Power Roundup… lots of possibilities. Love it!!! Rest up you two.., this summer’s heat is brutal… stay cool as best you can. Thanks for all your videos… I really look forward to them.
I don’t blame Pete for taking a break from making TH-cam videos. He has plenty of other work to do and making videos is time consuming. On a light hearted note- the Mack Bulldog on an International truck could stir some folks up in the trucking world. I look forward to seeing what he does with that old truck. I also enjoy the drone video too- it helps to get an overview of what the farm looks like and how things flow.
Do a beautiful wood flatbed and haul hay with it! Pull your hay wagon behind! Put your logo on the door and parade around town! I can’t wait to see the International Truck resto! Thanks for all the wonderful videos Pete. Don’t change or worry, just be you.
I'm really looking forward to the International truck rebuild. A wood bed on it would look amazing. I enjoy all of your videos, weather it's dealing with the livestock or laying drainage pipe. I enjoy it all. Thank you Pete & Hillary for all of your time & effort you put into sharing with all of us. And no politics makes it even better. Thank you 🇺🇸
Or "Come on cows !!!" I must confess i call my pigeons like that... I only shout "Come on pigeons!!" when it's feeding time. They come from all over the place.😊
Oh Pete, take a break if need to, I will wait patiently/impatiently for your next video. The scope of what you share with us is so amazing - the truck project “blows my mind” ! Share what you can-
Exploring old and mysterious projects reveals a deep curiosity and appreciation for history and craftsmanship. Your dedication to uncovering the stories and details behind these intriguing endeavors reflects a genuine interest in preserving and understanding the past. This approach not only honors the legacy of past projects but also brings a sense of discovery and excitement to your work. Your efforts to delve into and share these fascinating projects are truly inspiring, showcasing both your investigative spirit and your respect for the rich tapestry of history. And I am Floating Village Life.
You are a blessing to me and to many more. I watch it not to be amused or entertained, Although Ezra is certainly the costar. I watch it because you and Hillary are authentic friends I like to be around. Who you are is the most important aspect of the channel.
That would be nice to see that old truck back on the road. Even if don't haul anything with it. I enjoy watching what you do with farming and fixing up old equipment.
I never miss your videos. So enjoy all the projects you have done and the talk of future ones. I know things get old and understand the need to take a break now and then. Just, please, know that we all look forward to what you have to share with us. God bless you and Hilary. We love you . ❤🥰🥰
Without a doubt that truck's purpose is to be an attraction at the farmer’s market. I appreciate how crowded it is at the farmers market and that a big truck is difficult to maneuver. But it would not be a difficult task to shorten the wheelbase. It is basically just cut, reinforce and weld the two frame rails and the drive shaft. Cut the wheelbase down till you have an 8 foot (or less) flatbed and it would have a smaller turning radius than your new truck. You could retrofit power steering if you felt the need. Just my opinion, but I think a short stubby, yet stout classic truck looks cool.
I really hope you stay making videos for a long time. Im quite new to your channel - but I love it. You have a real gentle presence, in your voice, your manners, your humour, your filming and your editing. You are also a great story teller yourself - you tell us great story’s about how drains works, your errors, your thoughtfulness, and your successes. You tell us great stories about old machines, auctions, family traditions and about farming. I’ve learned a lot and there is more for me to learn. You are appreciated- so please … keep telling your story.
I would love to see you restore that truck. Pete your channel is perfect the way it is. I don’t care if you are wrenching on a tractor or or dealing with the livestock
My Sunday morning is complete! Thanks for another great video! Can’t wait to see the final results on the 856 and drainage projects….and the truck! Wow!
I know I have been watching this channel from the beginning. Other TH-camrs that I watch all have the utmost respect for you and they all say hi. As for me you're the only channel that I can't wait till the your next video comes out. Please take a break recharge the batterys take hill on a vacation 😊 you have thousands of loyal fans for you kind demeanor and soft spoken way. Hope you see this comment. And I for one have been hoping you would restore the old international truck
Pete, it's completely understandable that you need a break, after all this is your job, your profession, your daily grind and like all working people you need a holiday from time to time. You show us all the ins and outs of your farm but we still only see the glossy bits, not the late nights editing, bookwork, farm compliance issues, monetary stress etc, and then a whole bunch of people watching and enjoying but also (hopefully a small few) telling you what you do wrong. It would be a tough gig. So from this long time viewer, if you decide to take a 'holiday' for a week or two go right ahead, we fans will still be here and eagerly anticipating that new upload. Thanks for the entertainment and education!
Pete, I found your channel about a year ago. It’s a wonderful place to retreat to when every day politics and people just being nasty gets to us. I grew up 1/2 mile from a dairy farm, but haven’t lived near a farm since 1979. So it’s just wonderful to watch you doing your daily chores, talking to the cows, telling Hillary bad jokes, and working on your old (gorgeous) tractors. You’re an Everyman and a jack of all trades (MUCH respect for this!), and you help us renew our faith in mankind. Please! Let the unfriendly comments roll off your back like water off a duck - or like the water will roll off the barn roof into the new curtain drain! 😂 Your positive attitude and simple, humble ways are what’s needed in America today!! Please keep going!!
Hi Pete! I just recently subscribed to your channel and have been watching as many of your posts as possible and liking them all. You mentioned in this post how you admire the excavator who has a channel and says very little, yet succeeds in telling a story. That’s an art in itself. However, I really enjoy and appreciate all your detailed descriptions of what you do and how you do it. I’ve learned so much from you about farming. My maternal grandmother was a farm gal, and I always loved to hear her memories of her life on the family farm in west central Ohio. Through your channel, I can understand what life was probably like for her. Her sister and brother still lived on and operated farms when I was a kid, and we would visit them. So I can live vicariously on a farm through your channel, but without the farm fresh aromas. I worked with several part time farmers when I worked at Airstream Mgf. in Jackson Center, Ohio (in Shelby County where I’m from) and one guy invited me out to observe him slaughter a heifer. I was trying to get over a weak stomach for such things, and it helped to some degree. Nevertheless, please continue to post your videos and be assured that most viewers enjoy them.
Save the truck? Of course. Your logo on the door, and a stake body on the back. Take it to market once in a while. You'll feel a little different. Great channel Pete!
@@cherylcox4526 I have followed him for over 7 yrs, watch his earlier videos how got started with just on old excavator and snow plowing. He's the type of guy that puts a radio in an old truck using a chainsaw. He can fix and build most anything. He lives out off a solid steel castle he built
Glaf your back pete. Hope all is well. Also, to answer your question regarding the old farm truck. Throw a flatbed on it, and either use it to haul new equipment home, or for hauling hay. Either from the field to the farm or for hauling from a sellers place back to the farm. And you could add your new hay trailer and haul even more hay! I think that would be an awesome use for it. You wouldnt be adding to many miles to it per year either!
Pete thank you so much love your channel. Looking forward to your rebuild of the old truck. Watching the cattle feed in the pastures is so relaxing. Don't let the haters get you down! Haters going to hate. stay true to yourself . Thank you again .
Excited to see the truck getting some love! My vote would be to make it a weekend cruser, doesnt have to be functional as a daily just so you enjoy the drive.
You are so SPOT ON about keeping things in their original style. One of my passions is looking and learning about turn of the century homes. So many of them are downright beautiful, especially with the hand carved wood workings that they may have. I find many of these homes up in your neck of the woods in the northeast. It can also be heartbreaking when it's obvious that 'flippers' will get a hold of these beautiful homes and proceed to 'whitewash' EVERYTHING in them. Even fireplaces and all that beautiful wood. Thanks for being a breath of fresh air in this regard :)
Pete just keep doing what you have been doing. Keep it honest, that's the key to what makes your channel good. I have been watching Andrew for years also. Interesting channel
Hello from Pennsylvania. Thank you for what you do. We are currently building an egg mobile off of your specs out of an old hay wagon and will have chickens thanks to your inspiration. You have to do what is best for you. Enjoy your break.
Pete - Some people are just plain Nut Bags, they know it all, they know better than everyone. Then when you look behind the curtains they don’t know how to manage their own lives. Do what you do ignore the idiots and drive on, it’s your channel and your life Period. Love the videos
Build a flatbed for the truck, and maybe use it to haul your round bales off the fields. Can use it to go get feed and mineral from town. When making wood for winter you can throw wood onto the bed and haul it back to the woodshed or even hauling brush and yard debris back out to the woods. Bunch of different uses for it just around the farmstead. Hope to see it again soon.
I think it’s important to NOT try to be something or someone that you aren’t. It’s good to have goals and to have people you admire. Very good to want to improve yourself everyday. Here’s the thing though: lots of times I get into my head over trivial stuff and start to make more out of it than it is. TH-cam sucks and the comment section is part of it. It’s both great and terrible at the same time because interaction is the zest of life, until it’s not. But it bothers you and that’s important to recognize. It’s a part of you that you probably hate, but it’s also what makes you so likable as a person. You wear your heart on your sleeve and that can hurt sometimes. However, that key trait makes you incredibly relatable. Thank you for your passion for farming and restorations.
Love the video Pete, I watch a youtube couple from Idaho and they often say in their videos "this is not a (How to) video it's a (what we did) video and it's always said with good humor.
hi Pete and Hilery my hubby and I just love your videos, in this crazy world we have right now😳 watching your videos is our clam space ! stay happy and clam love you guys 💝👍👍
Great you’re taking time for yourself. And while another TH-camr may be different than you, one reason I enjoy your videos and you is your honesty and more importantly your craftsmanship. Please don’t change who you are ! Yes restore the truck and take it too the market. Keep up the fight, you are appreciated !
Farmers, Fabricators, Auditors, Dash Camera even Crazy Karen's. The channels I watch on TH-cam show life as it happens. You do a great job of doing that. Keep making videos and I will keep watching 😁
Pete when the world makes me crazy and the noise never stops it is always a welcome break to hear the calming stories of your farm life. Can’t wait to see the painting of the tractor. Then restoring of the truck wow can’t wait.
I would restore it and drive on Sundays maybe to church or take Hillary to a brunch . And then maybe Henry will love it and you can pass on another beautiful restoration I'm sure it will be. Thanks Pete your vids truly help keep me grounded 🙏
It would be great if Andrew came up and final graded the drainage project. Listening to the two of you exchange thoughts and philosophies would be a treat. I'm sure he would enjoy seeing your farm and the collection of equipment. The two of you probably have more common ground that first imagined. This was a good video to watch. 👍👍👍
The stories you tell while working the farm are priceless.. I would venture to say that most of us who don’t live on a farm envy you and your achievements.. keep it up , we’ll keep watching..
🤔an ASMR video of Pete working in the shop for an hour or two with no dialogue would be something I would be willing to watch. Much ❤ Pete and please do what is right for you and hopefully 🙏🏾 that will include us the viewers.
Hi Pete . I am 64 grew up on a dairy farm 70s,80s,90s, and what you show on youtube is the real stuff. chores, fixing fence, oil changes, cars and trucks, showing the cattle, field work. you talk about things on the farm that a lot of people has never been there. thats awsome i think . I say keep up the good work and i miss the piggers. but i understand the cost of feed for them. Nothing is the same day on the farm.
Pete, Love the truck and I think a wood flatbed that would allow you to move hay or something like that would be really nice for your farm. What a gem.
the drone videos and music were so peaceful. It was just relaxing. I think an old school grain tuck/dump truck would be handy around the farm. handy for hauling brush, firewood. or just cleaning up things around the farm from time to time
On the truck restoration, it of course deserves to be resurrected as a fine example of Americana. As for use, I’ve found that if you build it, the uses will come. I bought a flatbed Ford over a decade ago to use as a 4WD plow truck , which it was already equipped for. However once one owns a decent flatbed other uses around the farm started showing up. I started hauling my own feed, which cumulatively has saved me a bunch. Similarly it had the capacity to move heavy building material, which would either require multiple trips with my F250 PU, or simply wouldn’t fit the F250. The biggest bonus as far as I’m concerned, as an older truck it is far, far easier to work on and maintain. If one believes the odometer, it has averaged about a 1000 miles a year since new. As such it will likely serve me and later my descendants for decades to come.
I don't understand the trials of being a TH-camr any more than I understand the challenges of being a farmer. I just hope you never completely stop being either. Your channel has given me the gift of being able to vicariously enjoy a life that I have always idealized, but have never had the opportunity (or perhaps the gumption) to pursue. Yours is the only such channel that I have found that bastes everything in wholesome warmness and love of the life. Your day-in-the-lifesque style makes all the difference. Honestly, I could watch you cut, ted and bail hay all day long. I must have seen them all 50 times. And I can't wait for the R-170 restoration! Sincerely, thank you for your channel.
💯 perfect AGREE!!!!!!! Could not have expressed my feelings better! 🎉
Yes sir maybe check out lifepractical and tell me what you think?
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👆ditto! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us, Pete!
I couldn’t have said any better.
Amen brother!
Im a Retired factory worker. Sold the city house for a old house on 80 acres out of town. No street lights, sirens, gangs, car jackings. I have 2 ducks and coming 2 rehomed rabbits. What a joy. My biggest joy is your channel. Animals, fixing machinery, buildings. Don't ever stop utube. I feel so relaxed watching you and your wife, even the corny jokes. God bless your family.
Enjoy your break. I for one just want you to be happy knowing that as subscribers we care about you.
Thanks Greg.
I think a nice flat bed with wooden removable racks would look great on the old IH. A nice classic look! Enjoy your break!
Always enjoy your videos I think just a good old farm truck just to play with around the farm and cruise around with would be great
With you on Andrew. His style captured me some time ago. So different.
Yes agreed!!
Hi Pete-
I’m a detective at a sheriff’s office, and I just wanted to drop a note and tell you how much I appreciate you and your channel. When I’ve had a hard or sad day at work like I have had the last couple of days, coming home and turning on your channel and watching with my 10 year old son (who is a Farmall fanatic) is much needed time to decompress and de-stress. Keep doing what you’re doing. We appreciate you!
It is your sanity and lack of arrogance that is so attractive.
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Well said!
Amen could mix a little orange in with all that red though.
Pete, you and Hillary are my favorite farm channel because you are clean, humble, and intelligent folks. A nice family. You’re a great story teller as well as a very good cinematographer. You’re always respectful of your audience and I’m sorry to hear they are not always the same back at you. You deserve better just based on your jokes alone. Your explanation of tractor renovation is fascinating and your knowledge of the subject is awe inspiring. The first tractor I watched being restored in my like was the M and when you finished I was in love. What a thing of beauty the whole series was for me, for anyone to try to tell you a better way to do anything is inconceivable. Thank you for sharing your wonderful farm and world with me. I am grateful and I look forward to watching anything you choose to share with us. You are a highlight of my week.
I agree 100% love pete's channel. This channel helped us make a decision to jump into dexter cattle
Good morning Pete
Last night I dreamed I was a muffler- yeah I woke up exhausted 😊 ❤️🎥
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Andrew was one of the mains reasons i started TH-cam, his work ethic and drive to get things done is very inspiring. Your channel is great also, no over the top thumbnails or titles just good wholesome content and that’s what brings people back above all else.
Thank you Adrian.
Andrew has some great content, he can fix anything and yes, he does it his own way. His channel and Pete's are two of my most watched on YT.
Awe Pete...the drone shots of the farm and the background music - yeah definitely a big plus on top of the projects you're doing along with the day to day running of the farm. It's really good. A lot of the TH-cam channels I watch and have a great following are those that use their drones for the scenery and have nice music. It's almost a like taking the audience on a personal journey or vacation. Your farm is beautiful along with the farmland there in the Finger lakes. Thanks for taking us along on a Sunday morning!!!
Awesome truck, wood bed and side panels with the farm logo hand painted on the door. Something to just drive around town in a few miles here and there. The joy of driving something old and simple. No computers or electronics.
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Yes! @steeda67. I would love to see it restored just how you stated. 😊
I have a similar image for the truck- but was thinking a flat bed that dumps- he may be able to use that feature. Really looking forward to the build regardless
Certainly, it's begging to be refurbished. Pete will shine here, all his work has been leading to it. Then drive it around awhile, enjoy the heck out of it. Sell it later on if there is a good offer and Henry or Gray doesn't take to it.
That truck is a beauty. Enjoy making it whole again.
I was born in 1955. A little nutty at times :-). Can't wait to follow along your new project.
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Andrew Camarata is also a favorite You Tube creator for me. I marvel at his tenacity when building the shipping container castle or building the road up the mountain to his other property. You have your own style of telling a story and I think the viewers who watch would do so regardless of what you are doing, your style will always come through.
I agree
I am not a creative guy, so I may be missing something... I think your channel has a specific character, and I don't see the need to change anything. But you have to make these decisions, I in any case appreciate your videos and look forward to them
Ditto!!
Yep!
I agree 100% love pete's channel. This channel helped us make a decision to jump into dexter cattle
Hi Peter. I have watched Andrew Camarata since he established his channel. He doesn't cover up his mistakes. One of my favorite videos is when he saw his tire go rolling past him. My wife and I started watching your channel from its beginning four years ago. Typically we'll watch four or more of your videos each evening; these videos keep us "grounded". Please know we really enjoy and appreciate your endeavors; we love you and Hillarie and we keep you in our prayers.
The tire rolling past him was hilarious. he never got upset
Pete,
Your videos are, in my opinion, are among the top 2 or 3 percent of those I choose to watch. Your verity within your chosen subject is amazing and are done very well. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. There always seems to be those who, sadly choose to look at life and the world in a negative and downbeat way. Your voice is one of steady unhurried reason and unhurried steady progress. Improve where you feel it necessary, but for those who have come to value your content and what you give of yourself, don't fix what isn't broken. Bless you and the family and stay safe/🥰😃😃
Agreed.😊
Yes well said though I missed the dad joke this week😉
Pete, you may not realize it but the quality of your videos are so relaxing and entertaining just as they are. You make us all feel welcome to stop by for a visit and see what you are up to. Even the Squirrels love it there, well, at least inside your old truck. Keep up the good work. Everybody enjoys a little break now and then so make it a good one. I for one will be anxiously awaiting your return.
Pete, for every bad commenter there are 1000 people that do not comment and love what you do. I always find your videos to be uplifting. I’m constantly amazed at your knowledge of machines and animals. Now, as I said, I don’t post on every video, but I watch almost every video. All I can say about the negative comments would be that some people are only happy when they’re trying to bring other people down. I can guarantee you that more people enjoy watching your videos. I understand that it’s hard to shut out some negative comments, but just remember they do not represent the majority.
Pete, sure have missed you and Hillary over the last week and a half and was praying nothing was wrong. Great to see the drainage is almost completed. Just keep up the videos and let us know how you are doing.
Thanks.
You’re welcome Andrew.
Whenever I see a video from you, Pete, I know it will be a peek into your daily routine and happenings, diligent, yet serene. It's a fresh breeze from the country. It feels like the end of a summer day on a farm. A person sits down outside for a moment to watch the light go mellow and the west pinken. If you're lucky and there is a moon coming up, meadowlarks love to awaken and whistle at it. The crickets start trying to outdo the cicadas, and they eventually win. If you sit long enough thinking over the day, later there will be an owl or a whippoorwill call. When the lightning bugs start winking in the tall grass, it's time to go in the house, put on a lamp of your own, and read a little before bed. If you don't live on a farm, you can watch Pete. To the rest of my fellow peekers, just let Pete do his thing. He's got this.
You know it should be a good day when you start your day off with your video, thank you for sharing.
I love the drone shots you can really see the chicken boxes and how they move across the grass and the grass recovering and ya'll are both just to kind and decent for this cold cruel world .
The squirrels stashing nuts inside that old truck is something out of a children's book.
Fanciest storage space they've ever had!.
I volunteered 4 hours yesterday at the Harnett Food Pantry in Lillington NC. Maybe we had 8 volunteers today. 125 ppl got food, and 12 new ppl had to fill out paperwork. But they got food. I filled boxes with canned food, 4 bags of different dry beans, juices, pulled port meat frozen, rock fish strips that are frozen, eggs, cookies, fresh vegetables, bag of granny apples, frozen Birdseye mixed vegetables, and much more, Boxes are heavy. Seniors get an extra box of selected canned food, and block of cheese. I am tired. Work today for another 4 hours. Young women with kids in the car. They ask for milk but no available. To all farmers, thank you that provide eggs, chicken, and garden vegetables.
I am literally your neighbor. Just moved from Angier to Fuquay-Varina. Thanks for what you do, and yes, God bless the farmers.
What I like is the simplicity of the life style. Not trying to make a fortune, just a living. That said I am amazed at the work done to drain the fields. I also like the "I'll do it myself" attitude.
Gotta just love Pete being himself. Your productions are so well done. Thank you for sharing your joy. :)
I am doing everything in my power to grow up to be just like you, currently my wife and I have a suburban homestead raising our own chicken and eggs, I have restored two garden tractors and have an old ford I keep on the road, we are working toward a 50 plus acre farm in the next few years, keep doing what your doing we love the inspiration you provide, you are far and above the best role model in my life
What a beautiful comment! If this doesn't inspire Pete, I don't know what will!
Pete, I think there is a huge silent majority the loves your channel. I found your channel during the pandemic. I have thought about doing something like this but on a much much smaller scale but I realize that I have kind of aged out. So I vicariously enjoy farming thru your channel. I enjoy all your videos. Don’t worry about the naysayers. There will always be people who are looking to rain on others parade.
Regarding the comments you get from "those folks", I worked in prisons for nearly 30 years. Mostly, in Texas. The inmates were the easy part. Their families were never happy. 5% of the employees were always miserable and very loud about it. The higher up in rank I went, the worse it got. The direct line to the leadership in Huntsville made the job unbearable. So, I retired early and started farming. Best job I ever had.
I would say that work in prisons has to fall into the same category as military, police, fire dept, hospital staff. You deserve a lot of respect and gratitude. Thankyou!
Love watching Andrew for the same reason, he just goes along and does things his way and doesn’t have a worry in the world what people say how he should do something!
Breaks are healthy! I'm looking forward to seeing the tractor project finishing up and the future IH truck! Thanks Pete!
You break when you need to sir, your sanity is of most importance! If you burn out it does nobody any good. If you are constantly trying to improve you are a good person, you care about others and the product you are giving your fellow man!
That truck has awesome potential… I could see
It restored, red and cream, with the “Just a few acres farm” logo on the doors….parades… Red Power Roundup… lots of possibilities. Love it!!! Rest up you two.., this summer’s heat is brutal… stay cool as best you can. Thanks for all your videos… I really look forward to them.
I don’t blame Pete for taking a break from making TH-cam videos. He has plenty of other work to do and making videos is time consuming.
On a light hearted note- the Mack Bulldog on an International truck could stir some folks up in the trucking world. I look forward to seeing what he does with that old truck.
I also enjoy the drone video too-
it helps to get an overview of what the farm looks like and how things flow.
My thoughts about the truck are. Because it’s fun. Everyone of us needs something to capture our imagination. Go for it Pete.
Do a beautiful wood flatbed and haul hay with it! Pull your hay wagon behind! Put your logo on the door and parade around town! I can’t wait to see the International Truck resto! Thanks for all the wonderful videos Pete. Don’t change or worry, just be you.
I'm really looking forward to the International truck rebuild. A wood bed on it would look amazing. I enjoy all of your videos, weather it's dealing with the livestock or laying drainage pipe. I enjoy it all. Thank you Pete & Hillary for all of your time & effort you put into sharing with all of us. And no politics makes it even better. Thank you 🇺🇸
Derek from Vice Grip Garage would approve! Funny, Derek has been working on tractors lately and now Pete is working on truck. I love it!
Waving from Columbia, SC. We love watching while we eat breakfast....and now I can't pass a herd of cows without calling, "Here cow!"
Good morning Pete
Or "Come on cows !!!" I must confess i call my pigeons like that... I only shout "Come on pigeons!!" when it's feeding time. They come from all over the place.😊
I can't believe you and your dad just put it off for so long that's the cream of the crop right there love that pick up😊
Oh Pete, take a break if need to, I will wait patiently/impatiently for your next video. The scope of what you share with us is so amazing - the truck project “blows my mind” ! Share what you can-
I agree 100% love pete's channel. This channel helped us make a decision to jump into dexter cattle
Exploring old and mysterious projects reveals a deep curiosity and appreciation for history and craftsmanship. Your dedication to uncovering the stories and details behind these intriguing endeavors reflects a genuine interest in preserving and understanding the past. This approach not only honors the legacy of past projects but also brings a sense of discovery and excitement to your work. Your efforts to delve into and share these fascinating projects are truly inspiring, showcasing both your investigative spirit and your respect for the rich tapestry of history. And I am Floating Village Life.
THE CONDITION OF THAT TRUCK IS NUTS. 🐿 I AM EXCITED YOU ARE GONNA SAVE IT. THAT IS A GREAT PIECE OF AMERICAN FARMING HISTORY.
I love how you were talking about developing character in a story, and Orton HAD to chime in, "Hello?!? When do I get my closeup??"
You are a blessing to me and to many more. I watch it not to be amused or entertained, Although Ezra is certainly the costar. I watch it because you and Hillary are authentic friends I like to be around. Who you are is the most important aspect of the channel.
That would be nice to see that old truck back on the road. Even if don't haul anything with it. I enjoy watching what you do with farming and fixing up old equipment.
I never miss your videos. So enjoy all the projects you have done and the talk of future ones. I know things get old and understand the need to take a break now and then. Just, please, know that we all look forward to what you have to share with us. God bless you and Hilary. We love you . ❤🥰🥰
Without a doubt that truck's purpose is to be an attraction at the farmer’s market. I appreciate how crowded it is at the farmers market and that a big truck is difficult to maneuver. But it would not be a difficult task to shorten the wheelbase. It is basically just cut, reinforce and weld the two frame rails and the drive shaft. Cut the wheelbase down till you have an 8 foot (or less) flatbed and it would have a smaller turning radius than your new truck. You could retrofit power steering if you felt the need. Just my opinion, but I think a short stubby, yet stout classic truck looks cool.
I really hope you stay making videos for a long time. Im quite new to your channel - but I love it. You have a real gentle presence, in your voice, your manners, your humour, your filming and your editing. You are also a great story teller yourself - you tell us great story’s about how drains works, your errors, your thoughtfulness, and your successes. You tell us great stories about old machines, auctions, family traditions and about farming. I’ve learned a lot and there is more for me to learn. You are appreciated- so please … keep telling your story.
I would love to see you restore that truck. Pete your channel is perfect the way it is. I don’t care if you are wrenching on a tractor or or dealing with the livestock
My Sunday morning is complete! Thanks for another great video! Can’t wait to see the final results on the 856 and drainage projects….and the truck! Wow!
I know I have been watching this channel from the beginning. Other TH-camrs that I watch all have the utmost respect for you and they all say hi. As for me you're the only channel that I can't wait till the your next video comes out. Please take a break recharge the batterys take hill on a vacation 😊 you have thousands of loyal fans for you kind demeanor and soft spoken way. Hope you see this comment. And I for one have been hoping you would restore the old international truck
I look forward to every single video of yours. You keep this old lady joy. I love the truck.
I agree 100% love pete's channel. This channel helped us make a decision to jump into dexter cattle
Pete, it's completely understandable that you need a break, after all this is your job, your profession, your daily grind and like all working people you need a holiday from time to time.
You show us all the ins and outs of your farm but we still only see the glossy bits, not the late nights editing, bookwork, farm compliance issues, monetary stress etc, and then a whole bunch of people watching and enjoying but also (hopefully a small few) telling you what you do wrong. It would be a tough gig. So from this long time viewer, if you decide to take a 'holiday' for a week or two go right ahead, we fans will still be here and eagerly anticipating that new upload.
Thanks for the entertainment and education!
I bet your son would like that old truck. I love storytelling. I remember and loved Paul Harvey.
I agree 100% love pete's channel. This channel helped us make a decision to jump into dexter cattle
Pete, I found your channel about a year ago. It’s a wonderful place to retreat to when every day politics and people just being nasty gets to us. I grew up 1/2 mile from a dairy farm, but haven’t lived near a farm since 1979. So it’s just wonderful to watch you doing your daily chores, talking to the cows, telling Hillary bad jokes, and working on your old (gorgeous) tractors. You’re an Everyman and a jack of all trades (MUCH respect for this!), and you help us renew our faith in mankind. Please! Let the unfriendly comments roll off your back like water off a duck - or like the water will roll off the barn roof into the new curtain drain! 😂 Your positive attitude and simple, humble ways are what’s needed in America today!! Please keep going!!
Andrew is an unstoppable force. He makes things happen no matter what the odds and just keeps going. 👍👍👍
Hi Pete!
I just recently subscribed to your channel and have been watching as many of your posts as possible and liking them all. You mentioned in this post how you admire the excavator who has a channel and says very little, yet succeeds in telling a story. That’s an art in itself. However, I really enjoy and appreciate all your detailed descriptions of what you do and how you do it. I’ve learned so much from you about farming. My maternal grandmother was a farm gal, and I always loved to hear her memories of her life on the family farm in west central Ohio. Through your channel, I can understand what life was probably like for her. Her sister and brother still lived on and operated farms when I was a kid, and we would visit them. So I can live vicariously on a farm through your channel, but without the farm fresh aromas. I worked with several part time farmers when I worked at Airstream Mgf. in Jackson Center, Ohio (in Shelby County where I’m from) and one guy invited me out to observe him slaughter a heifer. I was trying to get over a weak stomach for such things, and it helped to some degree.
Nevertheless, please continue to post your videos and be assured that most viewers enjoy them.
Please just keep doing what you’re doing. Your videos bring back wonderful memories of my youth working on the farm. Thank you for what you do.
👏
Save the truck? Of course. Your logo on the door, and a stake body on the back. Take it to market once in a while. You'll feel a little different. Great channel Pete!
I love Andrew Camarata’s videos. Along with this channel it’s one of my favorites. Looking forward to the IH truck renovation!
Glad you spelled that so I can look him up.
@@cherylcox4526 I have followed him for over 7 yrs, watch his earlier videos how got started with just on old excavator and snow plowing. He's the type of guy that puts a radio in an old truck using a chainsaw. He can fix and build most anything. He lives out off a solid steel castle he built
I was watching Camarata until he started to ruin machines.
Glaf your back pete. Hope all is well. Also, to answer your question regarding the old farm truck. Throw a flatbed on it, and either use it to haul new equipment home, or for hauling hay. Either from the field to the farm or for hauling from a sellers place back to the farm. And you could add your new hay trailer and haul even more hay! I think that would be an awesome use for it. You wouldnt be adding to many miles to it per year either!
Pete thank you so much love your channel. Looking forward to your rebuild of the old truck. Watching the cattle feed in the pastures is so relaxing. Don't let the haters get you down! Haters going to hate. stay true to yourself . Thank you again .
Excited to see the truck getting some love! My vote would be to make it a weekend cruser, doesnt have to be functional as a daily just so you enjoy the drive.
Love watching you plus hearing your stories. It’s brings happiness to my 77 year old soul.
I love your videos, your heart, your passions. Ignore the trolls. Keep on keeping on. You inspire so many of us.
Everyone needs a break sometimes whether you are a farmer or not take that break when needed 😅 I like the idea of a wooden bed on the truck
You are so SPOT ON about keeping things in their original style. One of my passions is looking and learning about turn of the century homes. So many of them are downright beautiful, especially with the hand carved wood workings that they may have. I find many of these homes up in your neck of the woods in the northeast. It can also be heartbreaking when it's obvious that 'flippers' will get a hold of these beautiful homes and proceed to 'whitewash' EVERYTHING in them. Even fireplaces and all that beautiful wood. Thanks for being a breath of fresh air in this regard :)
That's a niiiiiiice truck.
What should you do with it?
Drive it and smile. 🙂
Pete just keep doing what you have been doing. Keep it honest, that's the key to what makes your channel good. I have been watching Andrew for years also. Interesting channel
Hello from Pennsylvania. Thank you for what you do. We are currently building an egg mobile off of your specs out of an old hay wagon and will have chickens thanks to your inspiration. You have to do what is best for you. Enjoy your break.
1st Farming channel, retired milk salesman (31yrs) relatable subject matter.
I enjoy watching and learning from you. You are a kind and generous person, sharing your life with your viewers. Keep up the good work!
Pete - Some people are just plain Nut Bags, they know it all, they know better than everyone. Then when you look behind the curtains they don’t know how to manage their own lives.
Do what you do ignore the idiots and drive on, it’s your channel and your life Period. Love the videos
Loved the homemade bushing driver! You are definitely a thinker. Thanks Pete 👍
Pete, thank you for what you do. Your personality is refreshing,not like some of the other you tubers who are a little full of themselves.
That’s some fine work on those bushings!
Build a flatbed for the truck, and maybe use it to haul your round bales off the fields. Can use it to go get feed and mineral from town. When making wood for winter you can throw wood onto the bed and haul it back to the woodshed or even hauling brush and yard debris back out to the woods. Bunch of different uses for it just around the farmstead. Hope to see it again soon.
Thank you for taking us along to do your chores and a little extra finding in the hiding of the nuts have a great day ❤
I think it’s important to NOT try to be something or someone that you aren’t. It’s good to have goals and to have people you admire. Very good to want to improve yourself everyday. Here’s the thing though: lots of times I get into my head over trivial stuff and start to make more out of it than it is. TH-cam sucks and the comment section is part of it. It’s both great and terrible at the same time because interaction is the zest of life, until it’s not. But it bothers you and that’s important to recognize. It’s a part of you that you probably hate, but it’s also what makes you so likable as a person. You wear your heart on your sleeve and that can hurt sometimes. However, that key trait makes you incredibly relatable. Thank you for your passion for farming and restorations.
Love the video Pete, I watch a youtube couple from Idaho and they often say in their videos "this is not a (How to) video it's a (what we did) video and it's always said with good humor.
hi Pete and Hilery my hubby and I just love your videos, in this crazy world we have right now😳 watching your videos is our clam space ! stay happy and clam love you guys 💝👍👍
smooooth intro pete!! VERY smooth
Great you’re taking time for yourself. And while another TH-camr may be different than you, one reason I enjoy your videos and you is your honesty and more importantly your craftsmanship. Please don’t change who you are !
Yes restore the truck and take it too the market. Keep up the fight, you are appreciated !
The best channel on TH-cam just the way it is!!
Farmers, Fabricators, Auditors, Dash Camera even Crazy Karen's. The channels I watch on TH-cam show life as it happens. You do a great job of doing that. Keep making videos and I will keep watching 😁
Man I love this channel
Pete when the world makes me crazy and the noise never stops it is always a welcome break to hear the calming stories of your farm life. Can’t wait to see the painting of the tractor. Then restoring of the truck wow can’t wait.
Thank you for doing what you do and for sharing it with us. Always enjoy your videos.
I agree 100% love pete's channel. This channel helped us make a decision to jump into dexter cattle
I would restore it and drive on Sundays maybe to church or take Hillary to a brunch . And then maybe Henry will love it and you can pass on another beautiful restoration I'm sure it will be. Thanks Pete your vids truly help keep me grounded 🙏
It would be great if Andrew came up and final graded the drainage project. Listening to the two of you exchange thoughts and philosophies would be a treat. I'm sure he would enjoy seeing your farm and the collection of equipment. The two of you probably have more common ground that first imagined. This was a good video to watch. 👍👍👍
The stories you tell while working the farm are priceless.. I would venture to say that most of us who don’t live on a farm envy you and your achievements.. keep it up , we’ll keep watching..
Good day to all.
🤔an ASMR video of Pete working in the shop for an hour or two with no dialogue would be something I would be willing to watch. Much ❤ Pete and please do what is right for you and hopefully 🙏🏾 that will include us the viewers.
Hi Pete . I am 64 grew up on a dairy farm 70s,80s,90s, and what you show on youtube is the real stuff. chores, fixing fence, oil changes, cars and trucks, showing the cattle, field work. you talk about things on the farm that a lot of people has never been there. thats awsome i think . I say keep up the good work and i miss the piggers. but i understand the cost of feed for them. Nothing is the same day on the farm.
Pete,
Love the truck and I think a wood flatbed that would allow you to move hay or something like that would be really nice for your farm. What a gem.
This segment should have been called, "Honey, I shrunk the bushings!".
the drone videos and music were so peaceful. It was just relaxing. I think an old school grain tuck/dump truck would be handy around the farm. handy for hauling brush, firewood. or just cleaning up things around the farm from time to time
Waving a hand from texas
& Dayton Ohio USA
On the truck restoration, it of course deserves to be resurrected as a fine example of Americana. As for use, I’ve found that if you build it, the uses will come. I bought a flatbed Ford over a decade ago to use as a 4WD plow truck , which it was already equipped for. However once one owns a decent flatbed other uses around the farm started showing up. I started hauling my own feed, which cumulatively has saved me a bunch. Similarly it had the capacity to move heavy building material, which would either require multiple trips with my F250 PU, or simply wouldn’t fit the F250. The biggest bonus as far as I’m concerned, as an older truck it is far, far easier to work on and maintain. If one believes the odometer, it has averaged about a 1000 miles a year since new. As such it will likely serve me and later my descendants for decades to come.