Just Pick A Fire
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มี.ค. 2020
- When you have 5 million things to do, you can only do one at a time.
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Gonna start calling you the fireman Ben! 😉 But Ben, they're not fires! They are opportunities to grow your dreams, stepping Stones to fulfillment! We're behind you guys and appreciate the life lessons you teach us!
Like the sound of that.
You cleared a lot of space for the pigs. Good job getting the nesting boxes up. What a beautiful day. You all are doing great. God Bless Y'all.
This many members of the notification Gang! Thanks for inspiring me and my family to record our lives on the farm!
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You’re a hard working guy, Ben. I love how you make strides at your own pace. It’ll get done. I realize that you refer to your future home as the mobile home. One day it’ll be your permanent home and what you’re living in now will rightfully be the mobile home. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, ❤️
It's farm life. It's like cleaning a home. There's always something to do, and most of it is repetitive. I truly believe, though, that once you finish your home and get settled, you won't feel so pushed.
There's three lists. The hastas, the oughstas and the wantstas. A little from each list each day gets a lot done.
Ha ha straight out of the book of manage your time. Only more down to earth words and a lot simpler explanation. On y'a mate
Doing homestead chores and projects is like threading beads on a string .... with no knot. Hang in there. You’re doing a fine job 👍🏼😄
Ben, I laughed when you jumped on the thing and rode it down the hill! Lol You guys are really making the Farm look good! Meg, I love your laugh!!! 😁
You’re doing the work the way Mike the Fit Farmer said you should. You both are staying active and fit! Goo for you!
with out a doubt one of the hardest working men ive ever seen , bless your heart hun
One day at a time, one fire at a time...you guys are gettin it done! It’s great that you use what you have! Inspiring to watch! Love your vlogs! Be blessed y’all 🙏🏻💖
Glad to see your sons helping and learning how to do things from their dad. I helped my dad and learned SO much & still use those lessons every day even though he is not alive anymore.
You do what time and energy allows and sometimes you need a mental health day,too. 😊
The boys will be happy to have more logs for their cabin!
You got so much done. The nesting boxes look great, I'm anxious to see if the ladies like their new digs. Maybe you could get the boys to build you a log bridge over your creek....wide enough and then some for the lawn tractor . Then you could bring the pigs their scraps etc. in the wagon behind it. Just a thought. Have a Blessed day.
Love seeing you and bringing us along on your journey. You are a hard worker. Keep up the good job!
Awe Ben. You’re doin a great job. Bless your heart. Meg is a lucky lady.
Good thing Meg didn't make the trip to get feed. You'd have a bunch more baby birds! LOL. You know ... Good thing about all them fires? They're YOUR fires and not someone else's! Thanks for taking us along on your day :D
Do not down play the little things. Sometimes they are the most entertaining, enlightening and dream worthy. Like views of the countryside. How we deal with frustrations, and kids enjoying tge outdoors.👌👊👍
Could not agree more.. love being part of the action. The nitty gritty is where it's at. : )
Well said
Thanks for having us along!
Awesome!
Great progress being made at the Hollar Homestead!!!
Once again, just love hanging out with you guys.
Keep taking those breaks as needed. Nicer weather means more family time around the fire pit :) The projects will always be there, the list is forever. Shuffle the priorities as they come. Our bodies are the most important tool that we use, and it requires care and maintenance.
At3:32 you said " one thing after another".....that is the homesteaders lifestyle....You are doing Great just keep going, stop for a rest when you need it and you all will know when it is the time.
Agree
That’s good advice for anyone, your just have to do!
So here is what I learned today in homesteading school...Ben: I'm edging toward overwhelmed with spring...I know I'll find a metal project
You are doing great on clearing land, love it!!
I love the way you let the girls finish their business before you gave them new accommodations.
My Sunday’s are finish up jobs too!! After church.
Kim Critchfield I like the “after church” nudge.
@@herringcover8410 I like the "after church " too...its best...
Hey, you got a lot done, New chicken nests, new paddock for the pigs. Lots of hard work. All looking great. :-)
Now that was work, you earned your pay today....lol.... I felt guilty sitting here and watching when I should be doing something, but I am over it now.
I enjoyed this new type of video. Thanks so much for it. I even liked going to the store with you. A nice productive couple of days. Love yall.
This is why I get in trouble, I go to TSC to look at small fluffy creatures.
Great Job. Your getting things done one day at a time. Always Love to see your accomplishments. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️🙏❣️
I loved it when I changed to a roll out nest box, it keeps the eggs so much cleaner and prevents broken eggs because they can’t step on them
Hey I'm a real homesteader, I keep my fire extinguisher close at hand all the time. 😂 goodness knows it's always something.
Thanks so much for the inspiration 😉
Ben, you remind me of my older brother both in looks and stature. He could fix anything and was not afraid to tackle any problem. I once picked up an old riding mower that was just taking up space in an old neighbors yard. Took it to my brother and he had it running with 3 days.
Love how your family pitched right in. Wonderful to see you guys getting so much done. I think your Change of plan was a good choice... enjoy the good weather.
Good Afternoon from Cajun Country! You (Ben) look extremely tired, go shower and get your supper, you deserve it! Great Job! Hugs and loves to the Hollar's from N'Awlins!!!
Sending you a huge virtual hug & lots of positive energy
Slow and steady really will win the race for you, Ben - so glad, although you have far too much to do every day, that you're tackling it without killing yourself :)
I so hope you're all taking some 'you' time, too? :)
YES you want that rolling thing with the eggs; when your chickens get older the shells get thinner; they break sometimes; i recommend you keep that slant
Good mind set. Just do what you can. And when you get frustrated just think about how far you have already come.
You got it! Your right, just pick a fire! Your growing a homestead, growing a family, growing a relationship, growing a community and growing a TH-cam channel!!!! That’s a lot!!! Don’t forget to look back and see how much you have accomplished and how far you have come!!! Thanks for taking the time to share!
I am always so impressed by you. You are so hardworking and such a good example for your sons. God bless you.
Good job the "Camera Lady" wasn't with you when you went shopping you'd have come home with some of those ducks and had do build a home for them :-)
Saaaaame!
Love the chicken set up! Great job you are going to have your trees cleared out before you know it! If it’s a nice day it’s so good to work outside! That’s why you work for your self! Cus Nancy from Canada
I write down all of the things to do on three lists. One is the yearly 'big picture' list, then are weekly lists, and finally I make a daily list on a notepad that I can keep in my pocket. If I can't get something done, no worries, I carry it over and begin the next day's list with it. Things will get done in their own time. Just tackle the 'need to do' items before the 'want to do' items, and you'll have less 'emergency to do' stuff 😉
I do the same thing only big vision - goal/projects that make up the vision - small goals that make up the larger goals - then a weekly list that get me closer to the goals ..as long as the weekly list gets done my time has been dedicated to the goals. Without my weekly list I feel like I'm not going anywhere at this point.
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Justin Rhodes quoted something the other day that really resonated with me...if we do 1% of our goals/projects every day then over the course of a year, we will accomplish significant improvement. As someone that has to fight the all or nothing tendencies, it was a valuable reminder that some progress is always better than none, and the encouragement that comes with it, builds even more incentive to dig in...
@@AB-ol5uz I agree 100% 😊
We found a nesting box like that at a yard sale , we ( hens ) definitely love it . They are really high priced online .
Feed for the Breakfast possy done! Old reminder of a project needed doing gone! New nest boxes up! And more pig heaven ready! Awesome Day!!!!
Y'all got this ....this being homesteading life ! We love you....be blessed !
When I watched the Fouch family, they used to take time each week to write a big list on a whiteboard of what needed to be done. Maybe you already do this, and if not, maybe it could help you stay focused on one task at a time. Hope you can find a good rhythm! Thanks for sharing!
Sunday was so nice. Got in the ole behives.
Clearing looks goood, great job. The girls are going to love their nesting boxes.
Like the egg box installation. When Mike gave it to you I wondered what you would do with it, now I know.
You could do a little bridge over the creek, got plenty of trees.
Ben, there's always one thing after another when living on a homestead. No stress, just exhausting work. You'll sleep sound tonight after all the work you've done..
I like the name of your loppers!
Those pigs are ready to finish things up for you. Great job.🥰
Enjoyed the content Ben. You did huge improvements for the chickens and for the pigs. You're moving forward every day. Take care and God Bless.
Found your channel a couple of weeks ago and the last couple of days watched all videos since you moved to your new property and I love your channel! Great with vlogs a couple of times a week😍, show us all the boring everyday stuff, I love it!
Life is a series of fires-all we can do is put out the hottest and manage the rest-until the next hot fire. Bless you!
From what I understand goats will eat poison ivy up to 6 ft tall, and they don't pass seeds as they crunch them fine. Just a thought.
This almost 64 year old grandma, who's daughter is 9 months pregnant, appreciates your use of music. 💖Reggae and my fave... 🎵DUBSTEP🎵 Oh yeah! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Regarding the recent change in filming; great episode! I really enjoyed being taken along for the ride and seeing how priorities shifted. Excited to see more of your day to day in coming weeks Ben! Best wishes to the entire Hollar family
Loving this warmer weather here in SE Texas! Looking forward to meeting you guys at the Shindig!
It's these kinds of insights into your thought process about everything and nothing that I really appreciate! Keep up the good work. Greetings from Sweden 😀
I love the look of the area you live. Your homestead is looking good. Keep up the good work you are doing. We are looking for a homestead about the size of yours. It is only the two of us.
I really enjoyed this video. Just love watching what you guys do and how to do it.
I really cant believe just how much you two have done on your property in less than a year!
Amazing
When I am sure about that I’m gonna forget something I put an alarm on my phone just to help me to remember. Much less tress if I don’t have check the time every 5 minutes. I know the alarm will go off when I need it. Small trick for time management.
A jack of all trades, master of none....a blessing and a curse depending on the chore list and the day...My dad would say about our 80 acre farm.
Not every day on the homestead is fun or exciting but in those days there are moments when a lot of knowledge can be passed along. No one ever sees the bad days, the overwhelming days, the "what next" or "what was I thinking" days..and my favorite "nothing is cooperating today"! So baby peeps, view of the countryside, clearing land while using protective gear, repurposing nesting boxes and cardboard, riding a cart down the hill and just explaining that even your to do list is fluid because of weather. Great video...this is vlogging! 👍✋😊❤🙏
Ohhhhhhhh Ben...hahahahaha..."cyndi LAUPERS"...Not exciting for you maybe but it is for those of us following ya'll and ty for another video!!! :)
Glad you are posting again. Missed you
Feeling spoiled with another video so soon!! Thanks so much for taking us along. It was such a beautiful day with sooo much accomplished! Love the Cindy "Lopper" reference, and the little helping hands...and your little joy ride :) That "trimmer on steroids" really gets the job done! You've worked HARD! Have a terrific week Hollar's!!! See you next time
Thanks for taking us along. Patty
that was a fun one! :D thanks for sharing your hard work and how to clear the forest
Glad you all a uploading lot more content! You two are a inspiration to us living the daily grind working for the man lol
I greatly appreciate you all trying to make more videos! Love watching you all!! Also STL, Justin & Fit. Good luck with the 🏠 I hope your able to move in this summer 🙏💪😊
I always enjoy seeing you guys. It's really enjoyable watching all that you are up to and how things are coming. They may seem slow to you, but to us who have been watching your journey, I can say for myself that things are coming along nicely! Thanks for taking us along on your day-to-day adventures! xo Heather🇨🇦
one project at a time even though your working on 50 at once! you are doing great, really!! Look at what you have gotten done and redone stop beating yourself up. The mean people will jump on that. On a homestead, there's so much to do plus you and Meg haven"t been on your property to long. You guys are awesome, Love ya both.. Yeah Fit Farmer... Nice when people share All Ya all are good people.
NEAT video! I don't know WHY but I like when you ramble!!
He is kinda cute. 😉
@@TheHollarHomestead As a matter of fact, your whole family is kinda cute!!!
"Pick a fire, any fire, look at it -- don't tell me what it is." Great to hear from and see you again. I hope the chickens like their new accommodations. Looking at the previous perch holders, it makes me realize that I have a ton of "useful stuff" I'd like to get to you, including brackets that would hold perches... or hanging baskets. Depends on what you'd want. Just might send you a box of it, lol.
And, "weed-eater of death," indeed! That thing's a monster!
Thanks for bringing us along😄 fun video!
You're a very hard worker Ben! All you guys are! Love ya's and always keep you in my prayers. Blessings‼❤🙏🥀🥰🌞🌴
Get you a couple goats when you can they will take care of the poison ivy.
The "used cardboard" from the nests will be excellent in the compost! You are making it happen, your homestead on your terms. Keep up the good work.
You doing a great job getting so much done!
I find that if I can complete a project, even a small one, it gives me a great mental boost. So now I try to find a way to regularly "finish" projects. It really helps!
Hey Ben, thanks for taking us along.
JO JO IN VT 💕,😊
Suggestion for nest boxes: get a fake turf rug & cut squares big enough to line the bottom of your nest box. If they get dirty, just hose them off & let dry. It gives a little cushion for laying & the hens like the "grass" feel
Nice seeing a little of the area around your homestead. Love to get a tour sometime. 😊
Loving these regular videos! You guys are so inspiring. I love it when I see a new video from you guys.
Thank you for all the hard editing work you do I started to put more effort into my channel and your hard work really shows.
Keep it up love seeing your place come together
Your dedication will reward you BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!!
I can see the progress. Awesome! You are soooo resourceful!!
Wow love the nest box ,And the woods are looking great Ben .Thanks for sharing God Bless
Slowly but surely stuff gets done! You guys are doing great. The chickens will love that new nesting box
Loved the time spent with you all. Thanks for sharing.
Quite thoughtful of the “ladies” a laying while building more homes. Wonderful cardboard recycling. 👏🏻
Ben is a true dad! Best dad jokes ever!!!! lol
You haven’t heard a fraction of them.. 😏😂
Tractor Supply is one of my favorite places! Love the improvisation with the nest box. I’d never considered cardboard and wood shavings. We always used straw in our nests, but your solution looks like it works, too. Good video!