They don't own the land. They never worked for it and earned it. They're just squatters who are too hard to remove. They're leaches and taking people's good will. The only reason they can stay there is because the NZ government has found it too hard, expensive and problematic to evict them. It was so difficult that the govt gave them "tacit permission" to stay. There is nothing grand and wholesome about being a leach no matter how romantic it looks.
First saw on documentary. And almost loosing my self just to find other info to know you more and your family also. I was thinking if how youre life on that remote place, until I found your channel.. glad to know you more and ill gonna see your travels and everything thru this... Love lots, am a fan now.. 😄 New subscriber here.
Awesome! Im glad you like my families story. Have you found my other videos under my playlist, Gorge River. And also did you know that Mum and Dad have written books about their life at Gorge River. I sell them if you are interested.
It's a problem when you become a self entitled leach on society and you live off freebies and good will. I don't expect you to understand.@@judylloyd7901
I came to your house when you were a baby must've been around 1999. Morgan Sexton was our pilot and I remember bringing some groceries and leaving my yoghurt. Perhaps you got the yoghurt. Really enjoyed this video thank you.
I live off grid too, but closer to civilization, and you guys have more experience. Learned something from your mom. It is something I had recently started to do, but she explained how long she could keep a stew with meat good for days without a refrigerator. I use a pressure cooker that is pretty well sealed so the process is a bit like canning. I also can lots of deer, elk and bear. I'm in NW Montana. I use to travel a bit myself, but I given what is happening in the world, I believe it is best to stay closer to home. Please do not go so far away that you can not get home within a few days. The financial markets are looking like they can collapse in the next year or so.
Haha yes I am aware of that but I kNow that I can survive anywhere I end up even if there are some problems. Gorge River is My place to go back to if the world falls apart. For now tho I am making the most of every moment. I am in arctic Norway now
@@WildKiwiAdventurer I learn to ski in Tronhjem, Norge in 1979. I use to be a world traveler like yourself, and spoke Danish. I have similar skills, and other survival skills few have, and now live on the edge of civilization. We are unusual persons that have an advantage in our own back yard, but in foreign lands, we are at a disadvantage. I also have 25 years experience trading and studying financial markets. I gave up a comfortable life to come here over a decade ago, because of what I know. The financial system around the world can freeze up in only hours leaving you stranded with no way to get home. I just had to tell you that, and let you look into it. I know you will not welcome this advice, but I would stay in New Zealand. Sorry. Many wealthy persons are planning to be in New Zealand when it falls apart. But they have private jets. Good luck....
Yes i am aware of how fast it can all fall apart and as long as I am not in Antarctica I am not too worried. I can survive anywhere. I always figure you can sail back to New Zealand. It would just take some time but I could do that as long as you can find some sort of boat.
@@WildKiwiAdventurer Thanks for the reply. I'm encouraged that you are thinking about these things. Yes, it would be possible to sail back, but simply surviving the violence in the highly populated regions would be unlikely, and then one must finding the right kind of sailboat, and then learn to sail the high seas. All very unlikely. Living New Zealand and stocking up supplies for the family is what I would do. They may not survive without you. You need to be there to defend them from city folk. I live in a remote area, but it is still not remote enough. And we know how to defend ourselves. Few do. Best Regards, TR
Kia ora Long family I love your show when i watched it on tv with Ben Fogle, I have a lot of respect, admiration for you all, you are an amazing family and the work that you for conservation. Mauri ora
Today after a few years you guys popped into my thoughts, so I typed in 'New Zealand hermit family' ( no offence intended) and rewatched the original from about six years ago. What a nice surprise to find content and updates....happy Xmas to you all and I look forward to watching more. Right now it's ten past one Boxing Day morning so g'night mate 👍
Ah loved every minute of this video and your da explaining the house you grew up in as a lad (and you ma's comments about where she washed your nappies!). Such a simple, gentle, environmentally friendly lifestyle. A harkback to times that used to be, so removed from where most people live now, but inspiring that there are still people living in this modest, undamaging way on the planet. (And, sorry about the brushtails - they're a plague in urban Australia too, although you're not allowed to touch them!). Chris, I'll expect you'll see the world, as you're doing right now, but finally want to come home to this idyllic place of your childhood, and you'll be happy living out your days there.
Who knows, at this stage i love going back fro visits but there are so many other places i want to live too. Right now I am living in Norway for a year. After that I might find another country, not sure
I would absolutely love to visit this area. It looks just wonderful. I don't think I've seen anywhere as beautiful. I live in Scotland and we have beautiful scenery here, but this footage here is simply breathtaking. You are extremely lucky. Such a gorgeous place 💜💜💜
@@WildKiwiAdventurer where in Norway do you live? Can I see you and shake your hand Or say hello. .^_^ Just discovered your VLOGS. It’s really amazing. ☺️
Thanks to you Christan and your parents /family for trying to protect their real/original/organinc human consciousness and connection to mother earth by the unusual and uneasy decision he made decades ago !!! Creator bless,HPL !!!
You know they're squatters right ? They don't own any land. The Govt finds it too hard to evict them. They're leaches who take people for a romantic ride and live off welfare of others (and the state). Don't let the romance fool you.
The video from journeyman pictures brought me here and your life is way better than the rest who are living in cities and became totally dependent on smartphones and other technological advancements, forgetting to appreciate the simple way of living.
I just watched a documentary about your family with Ben Fogle and I immediately sought more info on the internet and found your channel and I thought it was very inspiring the conservation efforts your family is doing in the area, not to mention your way of life there. It was also mentioned that you are traveling. Good luck on your travels mate..
I watched you from documentary and then i found your channel and sub :) your family story is amazing the place is like slice of heaven and my dream place to live with far from people and with river. I can relate some far because i live in Island in Philippines
Thanks for commenting! Im glad you found my channel and I hope you like my videos!. Did you find my Philippines videos??I have been there twice and loved it!
Awesome video guys. I first read about Beansprout in a book titled 'Men Alone' published in 1987 and have seen him pop up now and then on tv. Have always been fascinated by the lifestyle you guy's have led, much respect! Cheers!
Great to find you channel and saw your dad again. I was fascinated by your family's life from watching the docu WTWMA. Regards to your Dad. I love it also that you have been to the Philippines. I'm a Filipino living in Australia 😊 New sub here ✋.
Hi, Love your channel so much. Discovered it from a comment section in A video titled "This family live in perfect Isolation". Your family & place is very beautiful and peaceful. Sending love from Philippines❤ Always take care..
Can you go through at the end of Jackson river road, heard landholder doesnt let people through past that white beam gate, a great video and thanks for sharing
I can't tell you how much I love your videos and the great respect I have for you and your family, bless you all, I know you are happy, cheers from Canada!
They're squatters who don't own the land and they take freebies from gullible people. They only have tacit permission to stay because they are too hard for the Govt to evict. They don't own anything.
@@WildKiwiAdventurer aww.. good for you brother.. but your place is so awesome.. I really want to visit there and also probably live there too😂😂😂 fresh air.. No air pollution..
How are you doing? My name is Robert long and apparently I'm related to you, my sister, Sandra long contacted you a couple of months ago and you said that we are related. I'm also looking to move to the south side soon to see all my relatives so hope to see you soon. Ps. I just finished 8 years possum trapping in waikaremoana , and am a bit of a closet artist , hope to meet my new friends soon , stay safe 🙏
My hubby, Les, says he knew your Dad as, QA, from Tasman Tannery's. ' A long time ago though' ... He's pretty sure it's him... I stumbled upon this video, Les said he ' was wondering what happened to him, that he was a good guy '
Ur ole man ga madd skills , carvein & paintin is crazy gud . Dude i really admire n respect u dad , d fact da he move on his own , in let others decide his path 🤘, n na only da he grew u guys up there as well , wich is crazy smh
Hi, i envie your life style, i never like living in the city, but my job force me to live in here, i wish someday i have a gut and brave enough to follow your family step, move to secluded island n find peace of mind
.....well, how could my emotions not be governed by internet, or it would nag me not knowing their current status!!!!!😁😁😁🙊🙉🙈🍺🍺🍺"cheers" n "Namaste"!!!!
Hi guys , im curious as to the legality of living permanently on doc land in a doc hut as we're living on doc land in our privately owned hut .regards Malcolm
Hi Chris, I just found your channel and I am fascinated with your lifestyle and travel experiences, and aspire to live a similar life. Do you have an email I can contact you with to ask you some more questions on how you got the unique opportunities you did?
No for the last 8 years I have been adventuring all over the world. Have been to 60 countries on 6 continents now. Currently working in Norway as a dog sled guide
you can see www.gorgeriver.org and www.robertlongbeansprout.co.nz (or .com) And yes they have both written books. A wife at gorge river and a life on gorge river. I sell copies if you are interested
I was wondering why your mother collects the wood rather than your father to heat the house? Does he have a physical impairment? They live so far away from any doctor. I wonder if there will be a time where they have to move into town to be near the doctors.
They share all the jobs that need to be done around the house including firewood but but most of Dads time goes towards making money from his artwork. Thats how my family makes most of our income. Mum would usually fill the bags and my sister and I would carry them. When I go home now I carry a huge amount of wood to keep them going for a while
Is it legally possible to start a life like yours in the wild today? I'm asking because I've been dreaming about such a life for the most part of my life.
Yes it's still possible but you might have to take over an existing house or hut in the wilderness. You can't really build a new one,but you can live in a tiny house on wheels or big solid tent or something like that. It all depends where you want to do it and the type of land you do it on. Maybe you can find a land owner who is OK with you building a small cabin on their land too possibly
@@WildKiwiAdventurer I have a friend who did some metal detecting in gorge River and found a one oz nugget In the gorge but not a lot more. I nearly did a helicopter trip down there myself. Would love to do a trip down there in the Roar and maybe with the mine lab too.
I won’t give his full name but it was Mark from Greymouth and the timing would’ve been maybe 25 years ago. He swapped some gold nuggets for some food from my father-in-law who was hunting in the raw in gorge River.
Can your dad make me a cameo ring, size women's 7 out of the green jade. I would like it to be a beautiful Victorian woman with her hair up in a bun. It can be put on some type of hardwood, or you could just make the Cameo and I could deal with the rest of the ring when I get it.
Insecurity? No why would that be? No not at all, this is one of the safest places you can be. The only danger is perhaps Tsunami as we live near the coast. But i do not worry about anything. Worrying does not make life any safer
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My daughter Rachel just hiked to your place, GPS’d me saying you are all lovely! Thanks for your hospitality!
Love that your parents choose to live life on their terms......they are doing what they love to do....
Yes they are and that is good
They don't own the land. They never worked for it and earned it. They're just squatters who are too hard to remove. They're leaches and taking people's good will. The only reason they can stay there is because the NZ government has found it too hard, expensive and problematic to evict them. It was so difficult that the govt gave them "tacit permission" to stay.
There is nothing grand and wholesome about being a leach no matter how romantic it looks.
I just saw a series with Ben Fogle, your parents and your sister were in it. Wonderful. I'm glad everyone is well.
I have just read 'A life on Gorge River' Fiction has nothing on true life stories such as this. Really inspiring!
Your dad a very skillful artist.
Yes!
First saw on documentary. And almost loosing my self just to find other info to know you more and your family also. I was thinking if how youre life on that remote place, until I found your channel.. glad to know you more and ill gonna see your travels and everything thru this... Love lots, am a fan now.. 😄
New subscriber here.
Awesome! Im glad you like my families story. Have you found my other videos under my playlist, Gorge River. And also did you know that Mum and Dad have written books about their life at Gorge River. I sell them if you are interested.
It’s no mean feat the life you have achieved, so clever, so resourceful, puts many of us to shame. Those cake s mum makes look delicious
Thank yoh to you and your family for sharing your home and environment with us. It is so special.❤
Respect for your amazing parents who taught you such amazing and beautiful life skills 😀😀🙏🏻
Thank you! Yes i am very lucky
What about the skills of working hard and buying your own land ? It's not the case here.
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And...your point is...?
Why is buying land necessary? Is there something wrong with living on land which you don't own?? 🤔🙄🤪
It's a problem when you become a self entitled leach on society and you live off freebies and good will. I don't expect you to understand.@@judylloyd7901
I came to your house when you were a baby must've been around 1999. Morgan Sexton was our pilot and I remember bringing some groceries and leaving my yoghurt. Perhaps you got the yoghurt. Really enjoyed this video thank you.
Looks peaceful... 🧘🏿♀️🧘🏿♀️🧘🏿♀️.... 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Love from South Africa
Thank you! Congratulations on the rugby!
I live off grid too, but closer to civilization, and you guys have more experience. Learned something from your mom. It is something I had recently started to do, but she explained how long she could keep a stew with meat good for days without a refrigerator. I use a pressure cooker that is pretty well sealed so the process is a bit like canning. I also can lots of deer, elk and bear. I'm in NW Montana. I use to travel a bit myself, but I given what is happening in the world, I believe it is best to stay closer to home. Please do not go so far away that you can not get home within a few days. The financial markets are looking like they can collapse in the next year or so.
Haha yes I am aware of that but I kNow that I can survive anywhere I end up even if there are some problems. Gorge River is My place to go back to if the world falls apart. For now tho I am making the most of every moment. I am in arctic Norway now
@@WildKiwiAdventurer I learn to ski in Tronhjem, Norge in 1979. I use to be a world traveler like yourself, and spoke Danish. I have similar skills, and other survival skills few have, and now live on the edge of civilization. We are unusual persons that have an advantage in our own back yard, but in foreign lands, we are at a disadvantage. I also have 25 years experience trading and studying financial markets. I gave up a comfortable life to come here over a decade ago, because of what I know. The financial system around the world can freeze up in only hours leaving you stranded with no way to get home. I just had to tell you that, and let you look into it. I know you will not welcome this advice, but I would stay in New Zealand. Sorry. Many wealthy persons are planning to be in New Zealand when it falls apart. But they have private jets. Good luck....
Yes i am aware of how fast it can all fall apart and as long as I am not in Antarctica I am not too worried. I can survive anywhere. I always figure you can sail back to New Zealand. It would just take some time but I could do that as long as you can find some sort of boat.
@@WildKiwiAdventurer Thanks for the reply. I'm encouraged that you are thinking about these things. Yes, it would be possible to sail back, but simply surviving the violence in the highly populated regions would be unlikely, and then one must finding the right kind of sailboat, and then learn to sail the high seas. All very unlikely. Living New Zealand and stocking up supplies for the family is what I would do. They may not survive without you. You need to be there to defend them from city folk. I live in a remote area, but it is still not remote enough. And we know how to defend ourselves. Few do. Best Regards, TR
Those paintings are beautiful. So much talent❤️ Beautiful place to live, also.
Thank you yes dad is an amazing artist!
.....and dad Is painting....... Wow....kudos to ya........
Kia ora Long family I love your show when i watched it on tv with Ben Fogle, I have a lot of respect, admiration for you all, you are an amazing family and the work that you for conservation. Mauri ora
Thank you! I hear it showed in New Zealand??
@@WildKiwiAdventurer Yes it did show on TV here at home New Zealand
Today after a few years you guys popped into my thoughts, so I typed in 'New Zealand hermit family' ( no offence intended) and rewatched the original from about six years ago. What a nice surprise to find content and updates....happy Xmas to you all and I look forward to watching more. Right now it's ten past one Boxing Day morning so g'night mate 👍
Ah loved every minute of this video and your da explaining the house you grew up in as a lad (and you ma's comments about where she washed your nappies!).
Such a simple, gentle, environmentally friendly lifestyle. A harkback to times that used to be, so removed from where most people live now, but inspiring that there are still people living in this modest, undamaging way on the planet. (And, sorry about the brushtails - they're a plague in urban Australia too, although you're not allowed to touch them!).
Chris, I'll expect you'll see the world, as you're doing right now, but finally want to come home to this idyllic place of your childhood, and you'll be happy living out your days there.
Who knows, at this stage i love going back fro visits but there are so many other places i want to live too. Right now I am living in Norway for a year. After that I might find another country, not sure
It would be interesting if you record a video about what your family is growing in their garden to be sustainable.
I will certainly do that next time I am home!
I would absolutely love to visit this area. It looks just wonderful.
I don't think I've seen anywhere as beautiful. I live in Scotland and we have beautiful scenery here, but this footage here is simply breathtaking. You are extremely lucky. Such a gorgeous place 💜💜💜
You should visit! I have to visit Scotland someday too
Thank you for allowing us to have a peak of your house (and life). I'm looking forward to your latest videos.
Your welcome!
@@WildKiwiAdventurer where in Norway do you live? Can I see you and shake your hand Or say hello. .^_^
Just discovered your VLOGS. It’s really amazing. ☺️
Your dad's work of art are so amazing...
Yes they are! Thank you
Thanks to you Christan and your parents /family for trying to protect their real/original/organinc human consciousness and connection to mother earth by the unusual and uneasy decision he made decades ago !!! Creator bless,HPL !!!
When i grow up, i want to be like your Father. :) new subscriber here! Love from the Philippines! :)
Thanks for subbing! Hope you have seen my Philippine videos??
@@WildKiwiAdventurer link to Philippine vedios please.. subscriber also from Philippines...🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Thanks Chris for sharing. Your parents lead a very meaningful and fulfilling life.
Thank you for your kind words!
You know they're squatters right ? They don't own any land. The Govt finds it too hard to evict them. They're leaches who take people for a romantic ride and live off welfare of others (and the state).
Don't let the romance fool you.
Living like in the Philippines,.. simple and contented way of living...
Great memories of my visit there. Will be refreshing with a revisit soon. Cheers
Haha thats good, when are you going jack??
The video from journeyman pictures brought me here and your life is way better than the rest who are living in cities and became totally dependent on smartphones and other technological advancements, forgetting to appreciate the simple way of living.
Thank you!
Another cool vid, thanks👍
I just watched a documentary about your family with Ben Fogle and I immediately sought more info on the internet and found your channel and I thought it was very inspiring the conservation efforts your family is doing in the area, not to mention your way of life there. It was also mentioned that you are traveling. Good luck on your travels mate..
Awesome thank you for getting in touch!
I hope you have subscribed because I often have other gorge river videos!
@@WildKiwiAdventurer Yeah, just subbed. 👍 You deserve it.. Best of luck on your channel.
@@blacktothepinkwereprettyan2582 thank you! Glad to have you as a subscriber!
Admire ur life style alot bro..awesome family😍😍😍
Thank you!
im glad your big now and experience to connect in outside world
i want to visit there too...how's your sister , mother and father ? greetings from phillippines
I watched you from documentary and then i found your channel and sub :) your family story is amazing the place is like slice of heaven and my dream place to live with far from people and with river. I can relate some far because i live in Island in Philippines
Thanks for commenting! Im glad you found my channel and I hope you like my videos!. Did you find my Philippines videos??I have been there twice and loved it!
Hey Chris..hope all well..that was fun :) ..Don & Jane..
I've been exploring the area on microsoft flight simulator recently so it was great to see this👍
Ok, I've got to buy one of those possum hats!!😁
Awesome video guys. I first read about Beansprout in a book titled 'Men Alone' published in 1987 and have seen him pop up now and then on tv. Have always been fascinated by the lifestyle you guy's have led, much respect! Cheers!
Thank you! Yes i remember that book, we have a copy at home.
Great to find you channel and saw your dad again. I was fascinated by your family's life from watching the docu WTWMA. Regards to your Dad. I love it also that you have been to the Philippines. I'm a Filipino living in Australia 😊 New sub here ✋.
Awesome! Thank you! I loved the philippines, have been there twice
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WOW I LOVE YOUR LIFE STYLE I REALLY REALLY ENVY YOUR FAMILY LIFE 👪 GOD BLESS
Thank you!
i loved and admired his parents. Awesome place. the living is simple and peaceful. Praying for more bless all your family. take care and God bless
Cool
I enjoy to see your home. Please do video you go hunt and fishing
Yes I have a hunting deer one filmed, i just have to edit haha!
Video is edited and will be live in the next couple of weeks about hunting deer!
Hello I am from Uzbekistan and watching you from there, you live in an incredible scenery place and house. Location is well chosen
Thank you and so glad to have you watching! I must visit your country sometime!
Love these Gorge River posts.
Thank you! I have more coming when I get time to edit. I'm flat out dog sled guiding in Norway at the moment
that was way cool
Hi, Love your channel so much. Discovered it from a comment section in A video titled "This family live in perfect Isolation". Your family & place is very beautiful and peaceful.
Sending love from Philippines❤
Always take care..
Awesome! Thank you! Did you see my philippines videos??
@@WildKiwiAdventurer yes! I've seen it😊. Thank you for visiting Philippines❤.
@@gcgarden4007 I loved it there!
Can you go through at the end of Jackson river road, heard landholder doesnt let people through past that white beam gate, a great video and thanks for sharing
You just need to call up and ask, then you can cross the property
I can't tell you how much I love your videos and the great respect I have for you and your family, bless you all, I know you are happy, cheers from Canada!
Thank you! I appreciate comments like yours hahab
They're squatters who don't own the land and they take freebies from gullible people. They only have tacit permission to stay because they are too hard for the Govt to evict.
They don't own anything.
Awesome cris
Cheers!
I love your place. The paintings of your father are beautiful and the sculpures are amazing. Love from the Philippines.
Thank you!
I want to have a lifestyle like this.. peaceful🌻😍 there's no gossipers😅
Haha there are still gossipers however we can't really hear them!
@@WildKiwiAdventurer aww.. good for you brother.. but your place is so awesome.. I really want to visit there and also probably live there too😂😂😂 fresh air.. No air pollution..
How are you doing? My name is Robert long and apparently I'm related to you, my sister, Sandra long contacted you a couple of months ago and you said that we are related. I'm also looking to move to the south side soon to see all my relatives so hope to see you soon. Ps. I just finished 8 years possum trapping in waikaremoana , and am a bit of a closet artist , hope to meet my new friends soon , stay safe 🙏
Awesome! I would love to make it out that way some day!
Love, love, love your family home. I would love to live sustainably and off grid even.
Thank you!! I hope you can give it a go one day then!
Hi, I think this is rly cool
So awesome !
Thank you!
This is awesome I would love to live like this!!!
Great video!
Thank you for sharing!
Hugs from Idaho! 🤗🖐️
Thanks for watching!
My hubby, Les, says he knew your Dad as, QA, from Tasman Tannery's. ' A long time ago though' ... He's pretty sure it's him... I stumbled upon this video, Les said he ' was wondering what happened to him, that he was a good guy '
Haha Thanks for sharing!! There would be a few people out there who must have known him years ago
I'd love to see the cool store and hear more about you caretake your kai, thanks for the hot tip on the stew (:
OK I'll keep that in mind
Ur ole man ga madd skills , carvein & paintin is crazy gud . Dude i really admire n respect u dad , d fact da he move on his own , in let others decide his path 🤘, n na only da he grew u guys up there as well , wich is crazy smh
Cheers!
Hi, i envie your life style, i never like living in the city, but my job force me to live in here, i wish someday i have a gut and brave enough to follow your family step, move to secluded island n find peace of mind
Lovely, thank you
Thank you too!
I love this kind of vlog .. So peaceful
Thank you!
@@WildKiwiAdventurer im from city and i want to live like your place where neighboors doesnt exists ..
You are great
Haha thanks!
Awesome family thanks for sharing
Your welcome!
A Filipina new subscriber here😊
Thank you for subscribing! Welcome
.....well, how could my emotions not be governed by internet, or it would nag me not knowing their current status!!!!!😁😁😁🙊🙉🙈🍺🍺🍺"cheers" n "Namaste"!!!!
Hi guys , im curious as to the legality of living permanently on doc land in a doc hut as we're living on doc land in our privately owned hut .regards Malcolm
why am i just seeing this now 😮
Still there?.....thx for sharing ......AOTEAROALAND 😊
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Hi Chris, I just found your channel and I am fascinated with your lifestyle and travel experiences, and aspire to live a similar life. Do you have an email I can contact you with to ask you some more questions on how you got the unique opportunities you did?
Yes you can ask me anything! christanlong8@gmail.com
Regards Chris
Thank you! I sent you an email :)
@@georgia4126 sorry I haven't received an email yet…
@@WildKiwiAdventurer hm, I sent it to the right email..perhaps in your spam? If not I can resend it to your facebook
Do you still live with your parents there? Love your videos greetings from south Africa 🇿🇦
No for the last 8 years I have been adventuring all over the world. Have been to 60 countries on 6 continents now. Currently working in Norway as a dog sled guide
@@WildKiwiAdventurer can I ask where you got the money travel all over the world?
Did your father build the house or was it there already? Do you own the land or just squat?
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How often do you have visitors? Do months go by without seeing other people, or is there a regular flow?
Hi there! Usually there is a steady flow of people, every few days you might see someone. But we have been 7 weeks once without seeing anyone at all!
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Beautiful 😍
Thank you!
New subbie here from the Philippines..
Hello! Welcome! Sorry just say your comment
Did you see my philippines videos??
Where can we find your father and mother’s work? Do they sell on any websites? Have your parents ever written a book?
you can see www.gorgeriver.org and www.robertlongbeansprout.co.nz (or .com)
And yes they have both written books. A wife at gorge river and a life on gorge river. I sell copies if you are interested
woow you are amazing
HELLO FROM THE PARADISE COUNTRY OF THE PHILIPPINES!!!
I was wondering why your mother collects the wood rather than your father to heat the house? Does he have a physical impairment? They live so far away from any doctor. I wonder if there will be a time where they have to move into town to be near the doctors.
They share all the jobs that need to be done around the house including firewood but but most of Dads time goes towards making money from his artwork. Thats how my family makes most of our income. Mum would usually fill the bags and my sister and I would carry them. When I go home now I carry a huge amount of wood to keep them going for a while
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Amazing!
Is it legally possible to start a life like yours in the wild today? I'm asking because I've been dreaming about such a life for the most part of my life.
Yes it's still possible but you might have to take over an existing house or hut in the wilderness. You can't really build a new one,but you can live in a tiny house on wheels or big solid tent or something like that. It all depends where you want to do it and the type of land you do it on. Maybe you can find a land owner who is OK with you building a small cabin on their land too possibly
@@WildKiwiAdventurer Thanks for your reply, Chris :)
Read your mom’s book. Admire your family!
Thank you! My book is released today!
Brother from Auckland how much would it cost us to come and visit you guys
If you walk its free!! If you fly its a few hundred dollars
was just thinking of ya, are you in Norway ....
Yes I am working in Tromso now!
Have you ever had time to do any gold panning in the area?
Yes we have done a lot actually. We find some colors but not much more than that
@@WildKiwiAdventurer I have a friend who did some metal detecting in gorge River and found a one oz nugget In the gorge but not a lot more. I nearly did a helicopter trip down there myself. Would love to do a trip down there in the Roar and maybe with the mine lab too.
@@Rubinmebs that's pretty good, who was your friend?
I won’t give his full name but it was Mark from Greymouth and the timing would’ve been maybe 25 years ago. He swapped some gold nuggets for some food from my father-in-law who was hunting in the raw in gorge River.
I want to know did your parents buy the land or was it inherited would like to know the history of the land????
you are rich people don't ever forget that
How much land do you or your family actually own at Gorge River ?
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@@WildKiwiAdventurer HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE PHILIPPINES???
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haha give it a go oneday! Anyone can do it
Can your dad make me a cameo ring, size women's 7 out of the green jade. I would like it to be a beautiful Victorian woman with her hair up in a bun. It can be put on some type of hardwood, or you could just make the Cameo and I could deal with the rest of the ring when I get it.
I can ask Dad. Send me more information in an email to christanlong8@gmail.com
Don't you feel insecurity there?
Insecurity? No why would that be? No not at all, this is one of the safest places you can be. The only danger is perhaps Tsunami as we live near the coast. But i do not worry about anything. Worrying does not make life any safer
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