So true… When we moved to Arizona in July from Michigan, I was at first in color and temperature shock at how beige it was and how hot. I began signing up for guided hikes in the wild areas and grew to appreciate and love the high desert for its own beauty. Wanting to garden for as much of the year as possible though, landed us eventually in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, which we love. If you look for it, there are things to love about every place you find yourself. We were military for 28 years. Remember, no matter how bad, it can always be worse, and as with everything, it is all a matter of perspective. A thankful heart is a joyful heart.
I came to Michigan in 1980. Around the same age as you. 💁🏼♀️ I had the same EXACT feelings you had. I thought we moved into a hick town. Nothing around here. No great shopping eating etc. But after I married & started to see the state more. I’ve grown to love Michigan. Love our Blue Water Area. I live 3 minutes from the St. Clair River. 10 minutes from Lake Huron. Best part is Jesus in my heart. ☺️
I so miss Walleye fishing on Lake Erie. My father and I used to go every year. Some of the best fish and memories I've got. Love that you both enjoy everything that the ole mitten state has to offer!
I’m a Canadian who grew up in one of the Twin Soos. I have family in the UP. Love Michigan and if I ever were to move to the US, Michigan is the state I’d chose. GO BLUE!
I am like you. I grew up in Tennessee and very seldom seen real snowfalls. Moved to Canada 24 years ago and the first snow was like ...hmmm maybe not what I was prepared for...haha But we have the most beautiful summers here and beautifully green . The growing times are definitely shorter and at times challenging but so worth it! We are zone 3a here where I live.
I’m Texan born & raised! However, I’ve been in GA for about 17yrs-still wishing and longing for my home State of Texas! Congrats on the boat! Lots of fun to be had this summer!
Rachel, this is a great reminder to keep appreciation and pushing ourselves to see the ordinary with new eyes. It’s too easy to take for granted the blessings we do have. Loved the table talk.
I have such fond memories of our yearly 2 week family vacation in the Upper Penninsula. I will never forget crossing the big bridge and fishing on that beautiful lake at Brothertons resort. I will always have a special place in my heart for beautiful Michigan...even if I am a Buckeye.
I understand. I grew up in the Panhandle of Texas and couldn't wait to leave. At 18 I left and I am 62 now. Everytime I go back to visit I realize how beautiful it really is. I live in North Georgia now and it is beautiful here but oh how I miss those West Texas sunsets!
Learning more about the area you call home is a must...you are as happy as you want to be...that's what my dad always said ..there is beauty every where...and things to do everywhere...us 6 kids never were bored like the kids are today..we found things to do
I couldn’t agree more! I was born in Michigan but grew up on AZ and lived in Cali for 15 years. There is no such thing as a perfect place to live. I truly believe if your mindset is of gratitude and contentment them the spaces around you reflect that. I love having all 4 seasons and I deal with seasonal depression through the winter. Changing my mind set, and taking care of myself mentally and physically made a huge difference! I’m grateful to live in Michigan! And Thankyou for doing this channel I love learning about growing and preserving your own food! It’s so gratifying 🤍🪴🤍
Hi Rachel and Todd. It looks so beautiful in Michigan Rachel. I wish I could go there and have fun as well. But I know what you mean. I live in the Bronx, NY area, and I did not like it at all. When I lived in Manhattan, it was once a beautiful community. I love to go to Central Park and smell the flowers. Sit under a tree and meditate. The grass is green in Central Park. Love you both. God Bless you Rachel and Todd. Take care both of you. Maria.💁🖐️💁🖐️💁🖐️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏⛅⛅⛅🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
This looks like such a great meal, I got to try this on my barbecue! Thank you so much for the great information. Appreciate you #Farming #Growing #Ranching #Tomatoes
My husband and I want to travel in an RV after he retires for a couple of years and visiting all the northern states that we have never been to is on our wish list. We’re from Texas and I’m always wishing I could be up in the cooler states during the summer where everything is lush and green. Hope to get up there to visit sometime. Oh and do wear life jackets when you are in your boat. You never can tell what might happen.
I am so sincerely grateful to have found your channel. Thank you both for what you are doing here. Your videos make me feel like I am back home and with family. I have needed this so badly. Thank you.
Oh wow, you guys are going to have so much fun with that boat, I’m so excited for you! It’s darling 😍 ETA , Oh you have to give her a name! I can’t wait to see fishing videos!
My heart goes out to those whose time was made harder by "leaders". We need to remind our youth of the Bill of Rights amended to our Constitution in 1791. We have inalienable rights, we have the right to disassociate from the government that no longer represents us. There's a multi-generational effort to dismantle the freedom & education we have come to take for granted instead of appreciate. In 1973 civics was no longer mandatory in public education. WHY? Wouldn't the strength of a nation, a culture and its people, be ROOTED in understanding WHY we are who we are and why we have individual human rights outlined in our laws? We have been made ignorant and complacent on purpose and we need to stand up and reject insanity. Be sovereign in ur words and deeds. Its hard today, as we are being threatened with punishment for small infractions. It is necessary to still insist ur human rights are protected and only you will protect you at the end of the day, when others want u masked, u seek fresh air, freedom of assembly, speech, right to worship, celebrate or mourn, and ur right to pursue happiness, without threat of a tyrannical government oppressing ur ambitions. Civil disobedience preserves freedom and it can be done without physical destruction of any type. Its a desire to live freely and you WILL do so because it IS UR RIGHT. NO ONE SHOULD TAKE THAT AWAY WITHOUT A FIGHT IN OUR OWN DEFENSE. The fact they threatened to take away freedom is irrelevant. If u submit to the threat THAT'S heinous. DO NOT COMPLY WITH WHAT IS MOST UNNATURAL. No one has the "right" to force u into anything, that is a "fight provoking" sort of situation. My prayer for us all, is to overcome this attempt by others, to usurp control. Rebel News Canada and Rebel News Australia have stories and situations that are way worse than what we've had here thus far. Our riots had terrible community damage, but anyone anywhere in those nations are being dragged from homes if they disobey covid restrictions. Its insane and we need to understand civilians globally are NOT alone in having our rights removed by leaders with very strange "problem solving" strategies in mind.
Oh, I’m so happy about your getting a boat! That’s awesome!!! Now you can go out and get your own Walleye. And, most likely quite a few other kinds of fish. When you do, freeze the parts of the fish you don’t use, and put them in your tomato plants next year. Hollis, of Hollis and Nancy’s Homestead, goes fishing just for that purpose. Their vegetables grow to be huge. All they do is drop one or two of those little fish they caught into the hole, and then cover with a layer of dirt. Then, they put in the plant. It’s unbelievable. One last thought: Please wear a life jacket. You never know when something unexpected happens and you’re in the water! Really enjoy your channel! ♥️❣️🙏🏼❣️♥️
What a wonderful video. So 60/70's, love the music. I am loving the new boat, lots of good times for sure to look forward to. Loved your story, glad Michigan grew on ya. I feel the same about Kentucky. I was born and raised in New Jersey but left in 89 and lived 12 yrs in Florida and hated it there. Moved to Kentucky in 2002 and consider this home. There's lots to do and its a gorgeous State. Has 4 seasons but they are mild. No better place in my opinion. I enjoy fishing on Kentucky Land between the Lakes.
I’ve lived in Flint, MI all my life, and still do. I’ve always had a negative outlook on Michigan as a whole just bc of the obvious tribulations of the city. But the last couple of years I’ve changed my perspective and recently made it my mission to highlight the beauty here through my YT videos. This summer I plan to explore more than my surrounding areas. Because truthfully, I haven’t even seen all 5 Great Lakes or any of our major nature parks/reserves 😶 In the future I hope to help add more natural landscaping, and beauty into the communities so everyone can learn to appreciate and love being a Michigander 💙✋🏽
We live down south, and love to vacation in Michigan! Especially Northern MI, around Lake MI. Friends here ask.... WHY on earth do you want to go to MI.??? If you've not been there, you can't really know!!
This was a pleasure to listen to. I was raised in MI and moved to TX to be with my now hubby. I didn't love Texas to begin with. It was overwhelming to say the least. After a bit I found places, people, and things that love about Texas. It become my home. Now that we are back here in MI, my hubby is the one who has had to adapt. He doesn't 100% love it, but that is because as a proud native Texas, nothing will ever be better than Texas. hahaha As we explore more of MI he has learned to appreciate the beauty of our state. Home is where you make it. I know I had an unexpected hard time moving back to MI. It was this weird feeling of knowing I was 'home' but I didn't feel at home anymore. But once I got up north and my hubby got to experience up north for the first time... he was like, ok, I can do this. For now. LOL Congrats on your boat! It will be fun for some new adventures! :D
There is a book called Paddle to the Sea by Holling C. Holling all about the Great Lakes. I read it this year with my middle child who drew a map of Paddle’s journey and learned about the rivers and lakes. You would probably love it for the nature illustrations and detail. We are a few hours south, in central Ohio. Sometimes the days are long with small kids, a big place to care for, and so many outside responsibilities. Thanks for sharing, it really is encouraging!
You're so right. I lived in Michigan most of my life and usually only heard people complaining about long winters, nothing to do etc. Now I live in another country and when I am back, I cannot tell you how gorgeous it looks to me - not that where I live is bad, it's actually gorgeous too - it just shows how you take your surroundings for granted and become desensitized to the unique features. Have a great summer!
Since I have lived in Louisiana since birth, I can kind of relate...I can imagine the culture shock I would experience if I made that move. This southern belle is not made to survive harsh winters. I would never leave my home lol. I’m happy with 95 degree days with 98% humidity. It’s just what you become accustomed to I guess, but I freeze to death when temps hit the 40’s. So cool to see Todd beardless. Y’all are such a beautiful couple ❤️
Congrats on your new addition. You both deserve it. I live in NJ and it gets a bad rap. It has so much beauty.. mountains, lakes, horses, farms and of course the ocean nearby. Most any "city" is only a short ride to something relaxing and beautiful. I've been very busy putting in a garden... first in my life....and I'm old enough to be your Mom! I have access to all the farm food I want through the family (they run a big farm) but there is a lot of joy in growing your own. The pandemic has changed my thinking. I have turned into a prepper.
Irons and the Dublin jerky store in the forest are the best💜 we had a cabin at jungle haven on Sauble lake the loons are amazing to hear in the early mornings while they swim on the lake💙
I grew up in a military family, but I was born in Oshkosh, WI, and went to high school in Green Bay. When I got out of the Army in the 90s, we moved to Oshkosh to go to college. Lake Winnebago was 2 blocks away and I would grab my fishing rod and a bucket many mornings and go catch walleyes, white bass and many other delicious fish. We didn't have a lot of money, but we ate well on fish from the lake and venison, which I harvested every fall at my extended family's deer camp. We have lived in Kansas now for 21 years near the Missouri River, which is worthless for edible fish. But I still love it here. Garden grows great, chickens are fun and produce. Asparagus grows fantastic, lol! People think Kansas is flat, but Leavenworth is the hilliest place I have ever lived, lol!
This inspirational vlog reminds me of something I heard this week. Comparison is a joy sucker. We often times compare our happiness with others. Blessings from your friend in Oregon, Trina
Loved this video! Enjoy that boat! How fun! My husband and I moved to North Georgia, from Florida. People ask if I miss Florida, and although it was beautiful, I absolutely LOVE North Georgia. There are 4 seasons (albeit mild in winter), beautiful mountains, the greenery, trees, hills that make driving much more fun, and so much more!
I feel like we're neighbors 😊. I am also from SE Michigan. I'm not gonna give us away, but it's cool to know that your so close. I may pay a little more attention to your gardening cuz we have the same climate, and probably really similar soil.
Lake Erie ...did you know at one time it was so contaminated that it was dangerous to eat the fish from there.......it’s been cleaned up now. Have you been to Mackinaw Island? I lived in Michigan 21 years but I still love the hills of The Hocking Hills in Ohio more.....our sky is so clear that star gazers come from all around to enjoy it.......
Thanks!! I'm in bay city, and sometimes, it is hard to find the beauty in somethin you see every day. Something to think about with the passing of my momma today.
Congratulations on the boat endeavor. We live in Florida right now. Been here since late 70’s and use to love it here. It’s now overcrowded and overdeveloped in my area of the state. Yearning to head back to New England area.
Pure Michigan. We have a similar story. I moved here in 1972 when I was 12 and lived in Lansing most of that time. 18 years ago we moved out to the country in Charlotte. My favorite parts besides South Haven or Grand Haven, is the UP, Porcupine Mountains & Houghton Hancock which gave me a San Francisco bay kind of vibe without the big city. Michigan is really beautiful and I haven't even seen it all.
Beautiful video as always it was nice going on the journey with you,and I always love it when you share cooking tips,a great mixture of both and nice to hear where you were raised !
Thats crazy i left Michigan when i was 13 and moved to Texas. My words were OMG its flat land and cows, thats all i could see. But than i saw the sunsets. Although i miss the snow. You are enjoying for me
I'm from south Texas and once visited lower Michigan in the spring. My friend took me asparagas picking one day. It was literally growing everywhere! In the ditches even. Just pull over and cut a few, boom there's your veggie for dinner. I'm looking forward to visiting upper Michigan soon. Enjoy the boating.
Hey Cool Guys with your boat- I used to sail a 30ft Aquarius & loved it - mad sailor !!!! taking the tiller was just awesome but that was a very long time ago. Go Rachel open that baby up !!! Great video Guys Loved it . Cheers Denise- Australia
I love my state of Iowa. Born, raised, and live here. We have lots of areas to hike and I love walking thru the Tall grass prairie that is left. Hiking and gardening is my life. When I was younger, I didn't appreciate where I lived,but changed when I became an adult and was venturing out more.
Daniel and I just got back last month from Michigan and the Upper Peninsula! We didn’t want to leave and come back to our home state of Indiana. Grandma Patricia
I grew up in Michigan, we moved to Indiana when I was 16, and I'm 65 now. Still in Indiana. Still call Michigan my home. Love Northern Lower Michigan :-). I have learned to love Indiana, but still there is nothing quite like the woods of "up north."
Marcia here...I spent many summers at my grandparents apple & cherry orchard in Three Oaks, MI. He grew veges & propogared roses. We would camp at Warren Dunes. I lived 20 mi west of Chicago. Lived in San Diego & moved to mid-MI 30 years ago on a 25 acre farmette. Also have a cottage up north on Lake Michigan. I love MI. Have travelled 49 states & MI is one of my favorites. Love all the water, beaches & forests & vineyards.
Kansas.....parts of that state is flat! But I can relate, I grew up in SE Michigan, south of Detroit....Left there as soon as I could. I’ve been blessed to live in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas. And Scotland! We also spent 15 years traveling our country in an RV. Advantages and disadvantages to every part of our country. One of our best trips was up the west coast of Michigan and through the UP. My husband said, ‘now I know why your favorite color is green!’
Great video! I live in Arizona, the opposite of green 🙄, but there is beauty here too. We have amazing thunderstorms and incredible sunsets. Gardening is definitely a challenge here in ways I never imagined (I had ants steal my carrot seeds!). Life is so much more enjoyable when you are content with where you are. My mom spent a few years in Michigan when her dad was stationed there, she said it's pretty but mostly remembers the cold winters.
It a funny this video came up because upon watching your videos i have thought to myself, her garden situation and growing season is very similar to mine. I am in western Washington! And we also get comments a lot about how green it is here too. As well as the water and sealife we have so much of to be grateful for. :)
Beautiful scenery while enjoying your boat in Michigan!! A vacation at your fingertips. I do love to fish. I have canned salmon before. The time of canning is a little longer. But oh man, was that the best salmon patties I had ever ate !!! Enjoy your boat. Looks like so so much fun..
Oh, how fun! We have a relatively small boat too. We've had several people, with larger boats, tell us that you (the collective "you") use a smaller boat more than a larger boat.
you're from Louisiana?! That's awesome! Y'all remind me of me and my husband - cooking together, trying to do this "homesteading life" and just being in love - y'all definitely GLOW in your vids - love 'em!
We live near Texoma lake in North Texas which is known for it's great Striper fishing. We also have a small lake just about 5 minutes away that has good bass and catfish, and just a few minutes past that is a brand new reservoir filling up right now! I can't wait to be able to fish it! I'm really hoping to be able to get my hubby a boat this year so we can take advantage of all of the great fishing resources near us!
Oh I’m so stupid. I was enjoying the video and the greenery then came the aerial footage of what looked like 2 well kept tombstones. I thought ‘oh look how nicely someone has looked after those graves. Showing total respect for past homestead owners. How lovely!” then I realised they were your bee hives bahahahha Looks like you are both made for the boat. Rachel looked like she was having a blast :)
Do look into an electric motor if the Mercury engine quote to repair is high. Quieter and no fumes which can be bothersome at slow speed. Thank you for reminding Todd to reveal the secret ingredient! 😃
Enjoy going along with you fishing on your new toy glad the maiden voyage went well looks like a really fun one for some relaxation and some exercise. I'm in central Ohio did not realize how close to lake Erie you actually lived. Enjoy those walleye they are wonderful fish although fresh caught most anything's wonderful.
Good lesson, Rachel! I was raised in a big city in Texas and moved to a teeny tiny town in Idaho when I was a teenager. I thought I had dropped off the face of the earth at first! I’ve been here over 50 years and there is no place I’d rather be. Michigan is beautiful, though. I’ve been there a few times. I love visiting the Midwest.
Pennsylvania has many megaliths in the state. I was married in the circle one. Lots of trails and state parks. My city makes mallow cups and has the oldest wooden roller coaster. And the oldest gas station and plenty of other great things. Love where you live y'all. Love the boat. Looking forward to more water adventures.
I am so jealous used to love our family boat rides! We have a same waterway here in Thunder Bay the river is called the Kamanistiqua River it empties into Lake Superior up above and to the Northwest of Lake Michigan. It is identical and all day they do the same thing here and pass the tugs and the lakers. Oh and just as green even right down to the hydro towers!! As for the Walleye lol spoken like a true American in Canada we mostly call them Pickerel. We have adopted your name too. Have fun
Born in So Calif, moved to Wisc as a teen. Hated it then!! I love the northern climate now, but as I age, I need slightly more stable winters. Being a snowboard is a necessity.
Oh boy, that looked fun. I’m a transplant Californian in Pennsylvania. Verrrry green compared, but both beautiful in very different ways. I do enjoy the green, but the humidity is killer. Got to find me a boat...I do hear the second best day of your life is the day you buy a boat.😉
We live in Upstate NY in the Adirondacks, which is so beautiful. However, we can’t take the politics nor the taxes!!!! SO, we bought land in Tennessee near the mountains and will move in 5 years in retirement. I found love of the land in NY, and I’ll find love of the land in TN. It’s all about an open mind and travel to explore. Thank you for sharing♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰
July 1995 I moved 2 central MO from northwest KS & I hated the town & swore I was leaving this crap place, well I have been here ever since😂 I love the green green trees, got 2 have 🌳
Good word! Thank you! I always remind myself to grow wherever I am planted 😊 ~jc
So true… When we moved to Arizona in July from Michigan, I was at first in color and temperature shock at how beige it was and how hot. I began signing up for guided hikes in the wild areas and grew to appreciate and love the high desert for its own beauty. Wanting to garden for as much of the year as possible though, landed us eventually in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, which we love. If you look for it, there are things to love about every place you find yourself. We were military for 28 years. Remember, no matter how bad, it can always be worse, and as with everything, it is all a matter of perspective. A thankful heart is a joyful heart.
I came to Michigan in 1980. Around the same age as you. 💁🏼♀️ I had the same EXACT feelings you had. I thought we moved into a hick town. Nothing around here. No great shopping eating etc. But after I married & started to see the state more. I’ve grown to love Michigan. Love our Blue Water Area. I live 3 minutes from the St. Clair River. 10 minutes from Lake Huron. Best part is Jesus in my heart. ☺️
Olympic Peninsula, Washington State. Absolutely gorgeous Pacific Coast gem.
I so miss Walleye fishing on Lake Erie. My father and I used to go every year. Some of the best fish and memories I've got. Love that you both enjoy everything that the ole mitten state has to offer!
I moved to Florida from Michigan when I was 13 and I still miss the snow ❄️ I’m 59💐
What a glorious trip! Finding the JOY! And walleye...nothing better.
I’m a Canadian who grew up in one of the Twin Soos. I have family in the UP. Love Michigan and if I ever were to move to the US, Michigan is the state I’d chose. GO BLUE!
The older I get the more TH-cam I watch how beautiful are earth is love being in nature !
I am like you. I grew up in Tennessee and very seldom seen real snowfalls. Moved to Canada 24 years ago and the first snow was like ...hmmm maybe not what I was prepared for...haha But we have the most beautiful summers here and beautifully green . The growing times are definitely shorter and at times challenging but so worth it! We are zone 3a here where I live.
I’m Texan born & raised! However, I’ve been in GA for about 17yrs-still wishing and longing for my home State of Texas! Congrats on the boat! Lots of fun to be had this summer!
Rachel, this is a great reminder to keep appreciation and pushing ourselves to see the ordinary with new eyes. It’s too easy to take for granted the blessings we do have. Loved the table talk.
Joys with the boys homestead on TH-cam
We love the nature and beauty of our state and the amazing great lakes!
I have such fond memories of our yearly 2 week family vacation in the Upper Penninsula. I will never forget crossing the big bridge and fishing on that beautiful lake at Brothertons resort. I will always have a special place in my heart for beautiful Michigan...even if I am a Buckeye.
I understand. I grew up in the Panhandle of Texas and couldn't wait to leave. At 18 I left and I am 62 now. Everytime I go back to visit I realize how beautiful it really is. I live in North Georgia now and it is beautiful here but oh how I miss those West Texas sunsets!
Learning more about the area you call home is a must...you are as happy as you want to be...that's what my dad always said ..there is beauty every where...and things to do everywhere...us 6 kids never were bored like the kids are today..we found things to do
I couldn’t agree more! I was born in Michigan but grew up on AZ and lived in Cali for 15 years. There is no such thing as a perfect place to live. I truly believe if your mindset is of gratitude and contentment them the spaces around you reflect that. I love having all 4 seasons and I deal with seasonal depression through the winter. Changing my mind set, and taking care of myself mentally and physically made a huge difference! I’m grateful to live in Michigan! And Thankyou for doing this channel I love learning about growing and preserving your own food! It’s so gratifying 🤍🪴🤍
Hi Rachel and Todd. It looks so beautiful in Michigan Rachel. I wish I could go there and have fun as well. But I know what you mean. I live in the Bronx, NY area, and I did not like it at all. When I lived in Manhattan, it was once a beautiful community. I love to go to Central Park and smell the flowers. Sit under a tree and meditate. The grass is green in Central Park. Love you both. God Bless you Rachel and Todd. Take care both of you. Maria.💁🖐️💁🖐️💁🖐️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏⛅⛅⛅🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Love our beautiful State of Michigan..
This looks like such a great meal, I got to try this on my barbecue! Thank you so much for the great information. Appreciate you #Farming #Growing #Ranching #Tomatoes
Native Big City Texan married to a Yooper now living in a depressed industrial small town in OH. I SO needed to hear this today! Thank you.
Oh the UP is filled with so much adventure and beauty!! Have you been to Crystal Falls? I could spend days there exploring and just taking photos
Thanks for sharing apart of your Life Rachel & Todd 5-14-2022👍🏽👍🏽
My husband and I want to travel in an RV after he retires for a couple of years and visiting all the northern states that we have never been to is on our wish list. We’re from Texas and I’m always wishing I could be up in the cooler states during the summer where everything is lush and green. Hope to get up there to visit sometime. Oh and do wear life jackets when you are in your boat. You never can tell what might happen.
I am so sincerely grateful to have found your channel. Thank you both for what you are doing here. Your videos make me feel like I am back home and with family. I have needed this so badly. Thank you.
Our pleasure! Glad we bring you joy ♥
I would have never guessed you weren't a native Michigander. I'm shocked. I love watching you guys. It gives me a sense of my home state.
Oh wow, you guys are going to have so much fun with that boat, I’m so excited for you!
It’s darling 😍 ETA , Oh you have to give her a name!
I can’t wait to see fishing videos!
I love my state, it is very beautiful, the people are great but the politicians are self-serving and make life here harder for the residents.
My heart goes out to those whose time was made harder by "leaders". We need to remind our youth of the Bill of Rights amended to our Constitution in 1791. We have inalienable rights, we have the right to disassociate from the government that no longer represents us. There's a multi-generational effort to dismantle the freedom & education we have come to take for granted instead of appreciate. In 1973 civics was no longer mandatory in public education. WHY? Wouldn't the strength of a nation, a culture and its people, be ROOTED in understanding WHY we are who we are and why we have individual human rights outlined in our laws? We have been made ignorant and complacent on purpose and we need to stand up and reject insanity. Be sovereign in ur words and deeds. Its hard today, as we are being threatened with punishment for small infractions. It is necessary to still insist ur human rights are protected and only you will protect you at the end of the day, when others want u masked, u seek fresh air, freedom of assembly, speech, right to worship, celebrate or mourn, and ur right to pursue happiness, without threat of a tyrannical government oppressing ur ambitions. Civil disobedience preserves freedom and it can be done without physical destruction of any type. Its a desire to live freely and you WILL do so because it IS UR RIGHT. NO ONE SHOULD TAKE THAT AWAY WITHOUT A FIGHT IN OUR OWN DEFENSE. The fact they threatened to take away freedom is irrelevant. If u submit to the threat THAT'S heinous. DO NOT COMPLY WITH WHAT IS MOST UNNATURAL. No one has the "right" to force u into anything, that is a "fight provoking" sort of situation. My prayer for us all, is to overcome this attempt by others, to usurp control. Rebel News Canada and Rebel News Australia have stories and situations that are way worse than what we've had here thus far. Our riots had terrible community damage, but anyone anywhere in those nations are being dragged from homes if they disobey covid restrictions. Its insane and we need to understand civilians globally are NOT alone in having our rights removed by leaders with very strange "problem solving" strategies in mind.
Same here. Oregon is beautiful, it's the politicians that ruin it.
Oh, I’m so happy about your getting a boat! That’s awesome!!! Now you can go out and get your own Walleye. And, most likely quite a few other kinds of fish. When you do, freeze the parts of the fish you don’t use, and put them in your tomato plants next year. Hollis, of Hollis and Nancy’s Homestead, goes fishing just for that purpose. Their vegetables grow to be huge. All they do is drop one or two of those little fish they caught into the hole, and then cover with a layer of dirt. Then, they put in the plant. It’s unbelievable.
One last thought: Please wear a life jacket. You never know when something unexpected happens and you’re in the water!
Really enjoy your channel! ♥️❣️🙏🏼❣️♥️
What a wonderful video. So 60/70's, love the music. I am loving the new boat, lots of good times for sure to look forward to. Loved your story, glad Michigan grew on ya. I feel the same about Kentucky. I was born and raised in New Jersey but left in 89 and lived 12 yrs in Florida and hated it there. Moved to Kentucky in 2002 and consider this home. There's lots to do and its a gorgeous State. Has 4 seasons but they are mild. No better place in my opinion. I enjoy fishing on Kentucky Land between the Lakes.
I’ve lived in Flint, MI all my life, and still do. I’ve always had a negative outlook on Michigan as a whole just bc of the obvious tribulations of the city. But the last couple of years I’ve changed my perspective and recently made it my mission to highlight the beauty here through my YT videos. This summer I plan to explore more than my surrounding areas. Because truthfully, I haven’t even seen all 5 Great Lakes or any of our major nature parks/reserves 😶
In the future I hope to help add more natural landscaping, and beauty into the communities so everyone can learn to appreciate and love being a Michigander 💙✋🏽
My husband fishes walleye every year for a week in Lake Erie and I love it. The best fish! And so plentiful. We r in beautiful Wisconsin.
We live down south, and love to vacation in Michigan! Especially Northern MI, around Lake MI. Friends here ask.... WHY on earth do you want to go to MI.??? If you've not been there, you can't really know!!
This was a pleasure to listen to. I was raised in MI and moved to TX to be with my now hubby. I didn't love Texas to begin with. It was overwhelming to say the least. After a bit I found places, people, and things that love about Texas. It become my home. Now that we are back here in MI, my hubby is the one who has had to adapt. He doesn't 100% love it, but that is because as a proud native Texas, nothing will ever be better than Texas. hahaha As we explore more of MI he has learned to appreciate the beauty of our state. Home is where you make it. I know I had an unexpected hard time moving back to MI. It was this weird feeling of knowing I was 'home' but I didn't feel at home anymore. But once I got up north and my hubby got to experience up north for the first time... he was like, ok, I can do this. For now. LOL
Congrats on your boat! It will be fun for some new adventures! :D
There is a book called Paddle to the Sea by Holling C. Holling all about the Great Lakes. I read it this year with my middle child who drew a map of Paddle’s journey and learned about the rivers and lakes. You would probably love it for the nature illustrations and detail. We are a few hours south, in central Ohio.
Sometimes the days are long with small kids, a big place to care for, and so many outside responsibilities. Thanks for sharing, it really is encouraging!
We love Paddle to the Sea! Are you by any chance using Ambleside online for school?
You're so right. I lived in Michigan most of my life and usually only heard people complaining about long winters, nothing to do etc. Now I live in another country and when I am back, I cannot tell you how gorgeous it looks to me - not that where I live is bad, it's actually gorgeous too - it just shows how you take your surroundings for granted and become desensitized to the unique features. Have a great summer!
Since I have lived in Louisiana since birth, I can kind of relate...I can imagine the culture shock I would experience if I made that move. This southern belle is not made to survive harsh winters. I would never leave my home lol. I’m happy with 95 degree days with 98% humidity. It’s just what you become accustomed to I guess, but I freeze to death when temps hit the 40’s.
So cool to see Todd beardless. Y’all are such a beautiful couple ❤️
Congrats on your new addition. You both deserve it. I live in NJ and it gets a bad rap. It has so much beauty.. mountains, lakes, horses, farms and of course the ocean nearby. Most any "city" is only a short ride to something relaxing and beautiful. I've been very busy putting in a garden... first in my life....and I'm old enough to be your Mom! I have access to all the farm food I want through the family (they run a big farm) but there is a lot of joy in growing your own. The pandemic has changed my thinking. I have turned into a prepper.
I live in Ohio. North central, on the lake. I've always loved it here. Specifically this part. It is perfect. Wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
Thanks for sharing part of your life Rachel & Todd 5-14-2022👍🏽👍🏽
Very cool. Enjoy the boat. People here in Illinois always want to visit Michigan. So much natural diversity.
Irons and the Dublin jerky store in the forest are the best💜 we had a cabin at jungle haven on Sauble lake the loons are amazing to hear in the early mornings while they swim on the lake💙
Glad you enjoy where you live! Looks amazing!
Oh - and your boat looks like lots of fun times to come 💕
Have a fun summer!
As always, safety first!
Michigan Garden Girl
Our winters are hard but, summertime is beautiful...
I grew up in a military family, but I was born in Oshkosh, WI, and went to high school in Green Bay. When I got out of the Army in the 90s, we moved to Oshkosh to go to college. Lake Winnebago was 2 blocks away and I would grab my fishing rod and a bucket many mornings and go catch walleyes, white bass and many other delicious fish. We didn't have a lot of money, but we ate well on fish from the lake and venison, which I harvested every fall at my extended family's deer camp. We have lived in Kansas now for 21 years near the Missouri River, which is worthless for edible fish. But I still love it here. Garden grows great, chickens are fun and produce. Asparagus grows fantastic, lol! People think Kansas is flat, but Leavenworth is the hilliest place I have ever lived, lol!
Never been there but hope it someday. Thank you for being real! Have an amazing weekend!!🤍
This inspirational vlog reminds me of something I heard this week. Comparison is a joy sucker. We often times compare our happiness with others. Blessings from your friend in Oregon, Trina
Loved this video! Enjoy that boat! How fun! My husband and I moved to North Georgia, from Florida. People ask if I miss Florida, and although it was beautiful, I absolutely LOVE North Georgia. There are 4 seasons (albeit mild in winter), beautiful mountains, the greenery, trees, hills that make driving much more fun, and so much more!
I feel like we're neighbors 😊. I am also from SE Michigan. I'm not gonna give us away, but it's cool to know that your so close. I may pay a little more attention to your gardening cuz we have the same climate, and probably really similar soil.
What a fun time with your new to you boat!! And the asparagus sounds amazing!!
Lake Erie ...did you know at one time it was so contaminated that it was dangerous to eat the fish from there.......it’s been cleaned up now.
Have you been to Mackinaw Island? I lived in Michigan 21 years but I still love the hills of The Hocking Hills in Ohio more.....our sky is so clear that star gazers come from all around to enjoy it.......
Thanks!! I'm in bay city, and sometimes, it is hard to find the beauty in somethin you see every day. Something to think about with the passing of my momma today.
Congratulations on the boat endeavor. We live in Florida right now. Been here since late 70’s and use to love it here. It’s now overcrowded and overdeveloped in my area of the state. Yearning to head back to New England area.
I recently visited Michigan for the first time and it was gorgeous! Even the rest areas had waterfalls. I camped in two different areas and loved it.
A rest area with waterfalls... were you at Canyon Falls? That place is amazing.... ♥♥♥
Pure Michigan. We have a similar story. I moved here in 1972 when I was 12 and lived in Lansing most of that time. 18 years ago we moved out to the country in Charlotte. My favorite parts besides South Haven or Grand Haven, is the UP, Porcupine Mountains & Houghton Hancock which gave me a San Francisco bay kind of vibe without the big city. Michigan is really beautiful and I haven't even seen it all.
Yes! That looked like fun!!
Beautiful video as always it was nice going on the journey with you,and I always love it when you share cooking tips,a great mixture of both and nice to hear where you were raised !
Thats crazy i left Michigan when i was 13 and moved to Texas.
My words were OMG its flat land and cows, thats all i could see. But than i saw the sunsets.
Although i miss the snow. You are enjoying for me
Looks like more fun videos ahead! Enjoy!
I'm from south Texas and once visited lower Michigan in the spring. My friend took me asparagas picking one day. It was literally growing everywhere! In the ditches even. Just pull over and cut a few, boom there's your veggie for dinner. I'm looking forward to visiting upper Michigan soon. Enjoy the boating.
Hey Cool Guys with your boat- I used to sail a 30ft Aquarius & loved it - mad sailor !!!! taking the tiller was just awesome but that was a very long time ago. Go Rachel open that baby up !!! Great video Guys Loved it . Cheers Denise- Australia
This video really spoke to my heart today. It was exactly what I needed to hear, thank you! 💜
So happy you guys got a boat this year so did we. Can’t wait to enjoy the ride and fishing heading north this weekend by Mackinaw ..🐠
💕 Thank you, I love this video.
I love my state of Iowa. Born, raised, and live here. We have lots of areas to hike and I love walking thru the Tall grass prairie that is left. Hiking and gardening is my life. When I was younger, I didn't appreciate where I lived,but changed when I became an adult and was venturing out more.
Daniel and I just got back last month from Michigan and the Upper Peninsula! We didn’t want to leave and come back to our home state of Indiana.
Grandma Patricia
I grew up in Michigan, we moved to Indiana when I was 16, and I'm 65 now. Still in Indiana. Still call Michigan my home. Love Northern Lower Michigan :-). I have learned to love Indiana, but still there is nothing quite like the woods of "up north."
Marcia here...I spent many summers at my grandparents apple & cherry orchard in Three Oaks, MI. He grew veges & propogared roses. We would camp at Warren Dunes. I lived 20 mi west of Chicago. Lived in San Diego & moved to mid-MI 30 years ago on a 25 acre farmette. Also have a cottage up north on Lake Michigan. I love MI. Have travelled 49 states & MI is one of my favorites. Love all the water, beaches & forests & vineyards.
Kansas.....parts of that state is flat! But I can relate, I grew up in SE Michigan, south of Detroit....Left there as soon as I could. I’ve been blessed to live in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas. And Scotland! We also spent 15 years traveling our country in an RV. Advantages and disadvantages to every part of our country. One of our best trips was up the west coast of Michigan and through the UP. My husband said, ‘now I know why your favorite color is green!’
Great video! I live in Arizona, the opposite of green 🙄, but there is beauty here too. We have amazing thunderstorms and incredible sunsets. Gardening is definitely a challenge here in ways I never imagined (I had ants steal my carrot seeds!). Life is so much more enjoyable when you are content with where you are. My mom spent a few years in Michigan when her dad was stationed there, she said it's pretty but mostly remembers the cold winters.
It a funny this video came up because upon watching your videos i have thought to myself, her garden situation and growing season is very similar to mine. I am in western Washington! And we also get comments a lot about how green it is here too. As well as the water and sealife we have so much of to be grateful for. :)
Beautiful scenery while enjoying your boat in Michigan!! A vacation at your fingertips. I do love to fish. I have canned salmon before. The time of canning is a little longer. But oh man, was that the best salmon patties I had ever ate !!! Enjoy your boat. Looks like so so much fun..
My husband said to get someone to check the linkage on the boat. It could explain it not having reverse and having to start in gear.
Oh, how fun! We have a relatively small boat too. We've had several people, with larger boats, tell us that you (the collective "you") use a smaller boat more than a larger boat.
you're from Louisiana?! That's awesome! Y'all remind me of me and my husband - cooking together, trying to do this "homesteading life" and just being in love - y'all definitely GLOW in your vids - love 'em!
We live near Texoma lake in North Texas which is known for it's great Striper fishing. We also have a small lake just about 5 minutes away that has good bass and catfish, and just a few minutes past that is a brand new reservoir filling up right now! I can't wait to be able to fish it! I'm really hoping to be able to get my hubby a boat this year so we can take advantage of all of the great fishing resources near us!
Congratulations on the boat, we just got ours i can't wait to go fishing 🎣
Whooohooo! Lots of fun!
Oh I’m so stupid. I was enjoying the video and the greenery then came the aerial footage of what looked like 2 well kept tombstones. I thought ‘oh look how nicely someone has looked after those graves. Showing total respect for past homestead owners. How lovely!” then I realised they were your bee hives bahahahha
Looks like you are both made for the boat. Rachel looked like she was having a blast :)
Do look into an electric motor if the Mercury engine quote to repair is high. Quieter and no fumes which can be bothersome at slow speed.
Thank you for reminding Todd to reveal the secret ingredient! 😃
We REALLY want to find a place in Michigan!
Enjoy going along with you fishing on your new toy glad the maiden voyage went well looks like a really fun one for some relaxation and some exercise. I'm in central Ohio did not realize how close to lake Erie you actually lived. Enjoy those walleye they are wonderful fish although fresh caught most anything's wonderful.
Good lesson, Rachel! I was raised in a big city in Texas and moved to a teeny tiny town in Idaho when I was a teenager. I thought I had dropped off the face of the earth at first! I’ve been here over 50 years and there is no place I’d rather be. Michigan is beautiful, though. I’ve been there a few times. I love visiting the Midwest.
Looks like you have some fun in the future!
Pennsylvania has many megaliths in the state. I was married in the circle one. Lots of trails and state parks. My city makes mallow cups and has the oldest wooden roller coaster. And the oldest gas station and plenty of other great things. Love where you live y'all. Love the boat. Looking forward to more water adventures.
What a great video! Also "nooch" aka nutritional yeast is amazing; we add it to everything!
Glad I could be the reason behind a new smoker purchase.
I am so jealous used to love our family boat rides! We have a same waterway here in Thunder Bay the river is called the Kamanistiqua River it empties into Lake Superior up above and to the Northwest of Lake Michigan. It is identical and all day they do the same thing here and pass the tugs and the lakers. Oh and just as green even right down to the hydro towers!! As for the Walleye lol spoken like a true American in Canada we mostly call them Pickerel. We have adopted your name too.
Have fun
I’m four hours east of you!
@@theresa-lynnecain6364 Nice so hmmm White River ish or Terrace Bayish
we have a walleye run competition in bay city every summer. when they run, the sag river is full of boats
Born in So Calif, moved to Wisc as a teen. Hated it then!! I love the northern climate now, but as I age, I need slightly more stable winters. Being a snowboard is a necessity.
Oh boy, that looked fun. I’m a transplant Californian in Pennsylvania. Verrrry green compared, but both beautiful in very different ways. I do enjoy the green, but the humidity is killer. Got to find me a boat...I do hear the second best day of your life is the day you buy a boat.😉
It looks like a beautiful state
Great story. We cook on a Traeger pellet grill almost every night so your dinner looks very much like how we eat all the time.
Congratulations!!!!!
We live in Upstate NY in the Adirondacks, which is so beautiful. However, we can’t take the politics nor the taxes!!!! SO, we bought land in Tennessee near the mountains and will move in 5 years in retirement. I found love of the land in NY, and I’ll find love of the land in TN. It’s all about an open mind and travel to explore. Thank you for sharing♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰
That sounds like Kansas. Lol. So beautiful.
July 1995 I moved 2 central MO from northwest KS & I hated the town & swore I was leaving this crap place, well I have been here ever since😂 I love the green green trees, got 2 have 🌳
That’s such a wonderful video