Todd could never come across as a jerk. I see a lot of people complaining about having to put in the work. Or saying they didn't know it would be so hard and they just give up on things. I think people who want this lifestyle have to really do their homework and see just how much time and effort it takes.
Todd you are in NO WAY a jerk- you are sincerely one of the nicest people ever. The way you both respect & love one another shows when you are working together & even sometimes alone the beautiful comments you both make is just wonderful. Now get up & get that tree finished hahaha. Cheers Denise- Australia
Todd is right, so many people want the results but not the work! We just expanded our garden, planted fruit trees, planted fruit bushes, and we got chickens. The work truly never stops.
You’re not a jerk, Todd. You’re absolutely right that homesteading is a state of mind. I’m grateful that the tree fell down on its own. They can be so dangerous. Being a homesteader makes every day special while moving forward. Blessings...
I didn’t think you were rude or anything Todd, you’re right, if we want something nice, we have to take care of it and that requires lots of work. And I loved the way you checked to see if we were ok!! That was so sweet! I love the relationship you two have with each other!! Must be the way God wants couples to be! Bless you two!!
The work done on a homestead leaves a body with a very different type of tired, sore muscles, aching back, all a very good, rewarding, productive kind of tired, in my thinking. In Joy
You don’t come off as a jerk, you’re just being honest about the the work involved in homesteading. You’re actually helping open peoples eyes. My husband just spent a weeks vacation working on our property.
Hey I have booked my plane ticket for American Pancakes & Maple Syrup at your house- I am quite small & don't eat much so you won't know I am still there in a years time. I LOVE HOW MUCH YOU BOTH LOVE ONE ANOTHER & that music just fabulous. Cheers Denise- Australia
A ton of work to run a homestead and keep it clean you should be proud of your dedication ,you are a team and doing a fantastic job and teaching others as you do it all .
Hi Todd. You are one special man to your lovely wife Rachel. She cares deeply and is caring as well. Cutting down trees is a shore and when things happen around a property, one has to do the job and clean it up. Todd, your and Rachel are so good together. Take good care of yourself Todd, don't get hurt. Love you both. Maria.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Todd, you are the calmest, sweetest man. Your love for your wide is so evident. It’s beautiful. You are a beautiful couple. It’s ok to get annoyed by your neighbours. Be happy.
Rachel, That was a very heartfelt, touching video. I really liked it. It’s so nice that you guys got to reconnect again after all the years of being married. It’s beautiful, it’s what everyone should do Bless you both😘🙏🙏 Linda from Ct
I love watching y'all, you both are great together, we can see and tell that you both have so much love for each other. Keep it going, everyone enjoys watching
A homestead is work alone, a lot of work. When added tasks are added, it just adds to the list. It's not complaining, it is just be honest with the life of homesteading. God bless you both for your dedication to the land, your animals and one another. ❤
I didn’t think you were being a jerk or complaining about the work. I felt like you were giving very sound advice. I really appreciate all the hard work you and Rachel do and that you takes us long for your journey.
The work is definitely part of the lifestyle at any scale, I'm only small scale but it was lots of work to setup and more still to maintain but thats just part of it, if you don't do the work you can't get any of the benefits. I have been uploading a few videos of my little rented suburban homestead here in Australia if anyone is interested, still looking for a channel name
We had the reverse happen. While we were home, one of our huge pine trees on our property up north came down due to high winds. What a clean up! Yikes! The work is a glorious offering of thanks for God's blessing to us.
You’re both incredibly humble, and the truth will never make you a jerk. How you said it did not come across disrespectfully, but said from the prospective of someone who has wisdom in this lifestyle. I appreciate your input and love your videos. Thank you both for loving what you do, and sharing that with us.
You are too sweet Todd. You are not in anyway coming across as a jerk. Don’t over think it. What you said is true and valid and needs to be said because people have an unrealistic view of homesteading. They think it’s super easy and it’s not. You are right, it’s hard work. It’s a different lifestyle. You were not in any way being harsh or rude on how you presented the information.
You know Todd, you're absolutely right. I live in Canada, which is always portrayed as having a small population in proportion to landmass. The reality is that very, very little of that landmass is available to Canadian citizens. At least 80% of Canadian land is owned by the Canadian Cattleman's Association, Large Agribusiness, Oil & Coal Companies, and Developers. It is severely difficult to get Land Rights in Canada, and, you definitively do not have the rights to your own land when it comes to resource development. In fact, you can't even dig a pond to feed your own Cattle in Canada without a Permit issued by whatever jurisdiction you are under ( rainwater is a 'Crown Crop' in Canada and illegal to collect without a permit). One would think this would upset/bother Canadians; but, it truly doesn't. Those who have money buy acreages with perfectly manicured lawns, insecticide sprayed properties, and, are hostile against anyone who believes in the integrity of maintaining a viable ecosystem. I live in the Foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and I can't support you enough. Everyone who speaks with honesty and integrity from the heart plant's a seed. Don't EVER, EVER apologize for speaking the truth. Love your commitment to one another, your family, and keeping the belief in this lifestyle alive. You do honestly make a huge difference!
We are our harshest critics Todd. Vocalizing your concerns puts it out there, yes; HOWEVER, your words were not harsh, nor were they mean. Keep up the excellent work. Peace on your doorstep.
The labor of love and clean living. I couldn't even think of you being rude. You are sincere and respectful and also has the nicest wife ever. Blessings.
I don't homestead, I could never do that much work at this point. My daughter is an awesome help doing the heavy lifting, but gardening is not her thing. It makes me happy to have things grow, that's the simple truth, and having the fresh veg is great. It's an oasis of peace in the garden❤️ You two are awesome together, and a great inspiration. The mushroom is huge!! The turkeys were very interested, lol.
Some folks work a 9 to 5 office job....they complain too. But no matter your job, your daily choices, if you enjoy the end result all is right in your world. Slice up one of those smaller branches. Just coin size....then write on it “round to it”.....hand out to each other as needed!
You did not come across as a jerk. Sometimes I am afraid y’all work too hard for the long term. You tell the trust and are funny. That is why I watch y’all and not the complainers. It is always fun and learning. Y’all look at the camera and talk to it like you can see us. God Bless!
It’s heart warming to see such a loving couple, being a widow myself now, it pains me to see couples who just “do their own thing” all the time Please be careful to keep an eye on your tree limbs-I had a friend who was killed by a big limb that fell (not during a storm) Treasure your time together Love you guys!
Todd, you don’t come across negative in any way. You two don’t have a lazy bone in your bodies. You guys are the best at what you do. Frankly, I don’t you how you two have enough energy to do it all. Homesteading, like being a nomad, is hard work. People tend to think both of these are easy. They are not. I admire both of you so much. ♥️❣️🙏🏼❣️♥️
You two make my heart smile. This has quickly become my comfort channel. I can’t wait to spend my evenings with ”Todd and Rachel.” I am a fairly new subscriber so I’ve been watching all the videos that pop up 🙊
Lol, the turkeys are really keeping an eye on you. I’ve seen beautiful flower arrangements made with those mushrooms featured. ♥️ you guys find the coolest things in nature.
We are just starting homesteading. We only have a garden and some chickens to start. Definitely love sharing the food with family. Can't wait for first harvest and first canning 🤗🌻❤️
I helped the husband cut a tree down ince. NEVER AGAIN is all I am going to say. Mushroom is yard art.🤣 you too are too cute. Having any home is work if you want it nice. But homegrown is great and outside therapy is the best.
For us it is spending time outside, growing healthy foods that is preserved and shared with family and friends. We also like to provide for the animals and insects with flowers, bird baths, bird houses, and feeders.
This was a great video and no, you didn't seem to be complaining about the work of homesteading. You and Rachel show clearly you don't shirk your tasks. It is a shame others buy into the idea of the homesteading lifestyle but don't want to follow through with the work it takes. Thank you for sharing your honesty, your sweetness, your romance.
Lol! My ankle and leg feel better! Todd, you did NOT come across in a negative way seeming like you were complaining about work, and being a jerk. We all know you don't mind work and neither does Rachel! In fact, sometimes I think, "Y'all go get some rest!". Seriously though, America needs you two to influence our people that good hard work is good for you and for others.
My wife and I recently moved to the northern lower part of Michigan ( she retired I'm still working 😫) As for us we love the life homesteading are 3 acres and watching and seeing all the accomplishments in the last year has been for us amazing! Oh and you were very tactful in your discussion about the work because people do want the rewards with out the work it's how we're wired lol. May God bless you two richly is our prayer ! Keep up the good work.
You didn't come across like anything negative. I agree with you. One of the homestead channels I watch is lazy as all get out. Feeds all the animals on the ground in dirty beyond acceptable conditions. Enough said, makes me sad and so far no real sickness but its inevitable. I really enjoy you and your wife, caring, loving great people. I always look forward to seeing your videos. Thank you for the enjoyment you give me.
My insurance company will be contacting you about the twisted ankle and scratches on my leg! I think it’s amazing the way you guys work together and the fact that Todd loves to work outside. It’s a big sacrifice for my husband to do something on our property. He’d rather live in a condo with no outside space to take care of.
Those make beautiful shelves! Even if you don’t make a”real” shelf use it as a decoration in your home- I collect mother natures art from the forest floor... just gorgeous! Love you both
The work is hard and there is plenty of it but when we come back to center throughout the day it just doesn’t seem like so much work. Its a really satisfying life. We started a bit late bc we wanted to have our house rehabbed before starting the work with our land and other building. The work and wait paid off and we retired debt free and happy as clams with what we’ve done and excited about what lies ahead.
My folks always said if you want any thing in life you have to work for it. And its been true for me and my hubby. We worked full time jobs and had an almond orchard and worked at getting it where we could take care of the watering issues for frost protection. My hours were crazy and his were as well. But everyday we enjoy it and take care to sit and enjoy!!!
I’m what you would consider “middle age” and I agree with you. Seems like some of the younger folks just expect things to be given to them with no work involved in their part. I have family members that are wanting me to just allow them to build a house on the property that we worked so hard to buy. They are in their early 20’s and don’t want to do the work called “life”. 🙄
I've seen deer on their hind legs eating apples and tree leaves. If they want peaches, they will have no problem reaching most of what you were showing. With that in mind, I would not thin them. While you would expect to get larger peaches if you thinned them, you will get more if not thinned, and will hopefully still have some left if the deer forage them. I love watching the fruits ripen and harvesting them. I miss my acreage.
We know it isn't easy to have a homestead, and to have full time jobs too! WOW, know that you don't come across as being a complainer! I don't know how you can do so much, and make it so rewarding. I love watching how you have pulled it all together at the end of a season and cooking up what you have worked so hard to grow. Just filming and editing takes a lot of time, but sure glad you do it! We have also learned from you even if just canning and cooking. I am glad that you can get some time in to get away for a weekend. You even bring us along! ;-) I use to do the gardening part, but now just the canning and freezing, then cooking. as far as getting away with the lock down I have really enjoyed your getting away. getting out in nature is always a bonus. Don't worry about us, My ankle got a little swollen, but I put ice on it and will be just fine. ;-) Really glad you didn't get hurt!! Stay healthy, we love you both so much!
I just discovered your channel. I love watching you two. You are about my age and in the same stage of life. I love seeing that you two love being together.
Hi! I love your channel and I learn a lot :) I just wanted to let you know that pheasant back mushrooms are best eaten when very young. Less than the size of your palm is when they are prime. Sometimes a little bigger is ok but you will know when cutting it. Any resistance means it will be tough and inedible. We call it bacon of the woods because when sliced, fried in butter and seasoned with salt, it tastes a lot like bacon, lol! Let us know if you end up finding more and maybe make a cooking video about it!
What makes it worth it for me? Together, building a life that we loved. And then, Jimmy was gone too soon. COVID. Continue to cherish your time together. It slips away so quickly. Don't miss a moment to appreciate each other and the life you have built - together.
I love watching you two, and am fascinated, for the most part, with just about everything you guys get up to. But just sometimes, I get a couple of tears in my eye, because it reminds me so much of what I had with my dear departed husband. Love, luck, and longevity to the both of you. ❤
You two are GREAT !! We understand work - just planted 4 more Citrus trees a few days ago. We are in SW Arizona where we have several different fruit trees that need to be fed and watered and in most cases - protected. It was 112 degrees today but the trees got watered. Tomorrow the veggie garden gets its water. Thank you for sharing - wish I could have been out there helping clear that brush. Judi
Great video. I know people who want to live the way do cause they have some romantic idea what its like. However, like you said, they are not willing to go out every year and cut and stack 8 cords of wood, or have to use a outhouse when the power is off for 24 hours. They arent willing to do the hard work to get to the goal. Even though we are both in our 60's we are still doing it, its not quite as easy as it was when we were 40, but we love this life style and living in town or a city is not what either one of us want anytime soon. Thanks again you guys. Love your channel, you always make me smile..
You never came across in a bad light or a jerk. You just were talking from your heart about work. I think we are all with you on that. The both of you work incredibly hard and it shows. Dreams are not hard they are an adventure.
Very good video. You two are very good together. I also loved the sitting down and talking to one another towards the end. I saw no complaining of hard work. Or of Todd being a jerk. Keeping the homestead tidy is hard work. And you are correct you could have left the tree where it was. But then when you did get around to taking it down which you would have at some point due to it landing on your fence. The grass would have grown up and tangled into the branches and it would have been a mess. You make me want to get out there in my yard and tackle stuff. I'm on a 1/8 of an acre in a subdivision and have nothing to tackle but you make me want to. Lol. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I have been watching your videos back to back.
I make wine - I tell people they have to come to share a bottle - its my way of getting people to come visit us on the farm. Since we live out in the middle of no where - its my please come visit card. =)
Absolutely loved this video. So real! So honest! You both are such down to earth people. The life you share is priceless. Thank you for sharing a piece of it with us! God bless ❤️
This is so a homestead built on love. You two though. Truthfully though it is work, but building a life made of dreams is so worth the pains in the shoulder or back, and it's not all the time things like this happen. Todd I didn't think you came off in that manner, you were just saying its a lot of work to maintain to have such a nice well maintained homestead..
Several years ago we had neighbors that mowed late at night with headlights-🤷♀️so annoying and so strange! We called them our vampire neighbors 🤪 We noticed as spring hit that one of our huge beautiful trees didn’t bud 😩it’s dead-hubs took out what he could but need help with the rest so we don’t land on the fence. Our oldest son has worked for a tree removal service every summer thru high school-now that we need it he is in air force several states away🤪
Exactly the same reasons here. And my only homemade item i don't share is cherry jam, I make only a few small jars a year and consume it carefully. Mama don't share that. Lol
Love this video, y’all sound like us, we love to work together, today Jeff had to put a new light fixture outside on the house it was raining and it stopped than again rain but finally he put it up and of course I needed to paint. We always have some projects going on on the weekend, we both work also 40 hours a week. Y’all like us 100 %
Rachel, when Todd looks at you he melts. You are blesed.
You sure are
It’s so refreshing to see a couple so respectful of each other.
Thanks guys! I really enjoyed this video. Especially when you bent down and asked “You guys ok?” I giggled out loud!
Todd could never come across as a jerk. I see a lot of people complaining about having to put in the work. Or saying they didn't know it would be so hard and they just give up on things. I think people who want this lifestyle have to really do their homework and see just how much time and effort it takes.
Agree, on everything you said.
Todd you are in NO WAY a jerk- you are sincerely one of the nicest people ever. The way you both respect & love one another shows when you are working together & even sometimes alone the beautiful comments you both make is just wonderful. Now get up & get that tree finished hahaha. Cheers Denise- Australia
Todd is right, so many people want the results but not the work! We just expanded our garden, planted fruit trees, planted fruit bushes, and we got chickens. The work truly never stops.
You’re not a jerk, Todd. You’re absolutely right that homesteading is a state of mind. I’m grateful that the tree fell down on its own. They can be so dangerous. Being a homesteader makes every day special while moving forward. Blessings...
I didn’t think you were rude or anything Todd, you’re right, if we want something nice, we have to take care of it and that requires lots of work. And I loved the way you checked to see if we were ok!! That was so sweet! I love the relationship you two have with each other!! Must be the way God wants couples to be! Bless you two!!
The work done on a homestead leaves a body with a very different type of tired, sore muscles, aching back, all a very good, rewarding, productive kind of tired, in my thinking.
In Joy
Todd, we just laughed out loud! You cracked us up. Glad you are safe and that our ankle isn't broken! 🤣
You don’t come off as a jerk, you’re just being honest about the the work involved in homesteading. You’re actually helping open peoples eyes. My husband just spent a weeks vacation working on our property.
Hey I have booked my plane ticket for American Pancakes & Maple Syrup at your house- I am quite small & don't eat much so you won't know I am still there in a years time. I LOVE HOW MUCH YOU BOTH LOVE ONE ANOTHER & that music just fabulous. Cheers Denise- Australia
The whole time I was thinking he should give those to the goats... along comes Rachel “did you give any to the goats?” 👍 😊
Enjoyed the whole video! But the conversation, at the end, was priceless!
Yes me also
Together it's important
"You guys OK?!" Cracked me up!!!!!
A ton of work to run a homestead and keep it clean you should be proud of your dedication ,you are a team and doing a fantastic job and teaching others as you do it all .
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Hi Todd. You are one special man to your lovely wife Rachel. She cares deeply and is caring as well. Cutting down trees is a shore and when things happen around a property, one has to do the job and clean it up. Todd, your and Rachel are so good together. Take good care of yourself Todd, don't get hurt. Love you both. Maria.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Todd, you are the calmest, sweetest man. Your love for your wide is so evident. It’s beautiful. You are a beautiful couple. It’s ok to get annoyed by your neighbours. Be happy.
Rachel,
That was a very heartfelt, touching video. I really liked it. It’s so nice that you guys got to reconnect again after all the years of being married. It’s beautiful, it’s what everyone should do
Bless you both😘🙏🙏
Linda from Ct
"Are you guys okay?" Hilarious breech of the 4th wall. I love the wisdom you guys continuously offer. Keep on keepin' on, brother.
I love watching y'all, you both are great together, we can see and tell that you both have so much love for each other. Keep it going, everyone enjoys watching
Good to know homesteading has helped you guys reconnect after having kids leave the house
A homestead is work alone, a lot of work. When added tasks are added, it just adds to the list. It's not complaining, it is just be honest with the life of homesteading. God bless you both for your dedication to the land, your animals and one another. ❤
I didn’t think you were being a jerk or complaining about the work. I felt like you were giving very sound advice. I really appreciate all the hard work you and Rachel do and that you takes us long for your journey.
The work is definitely part of the lifestyle at any scale, I'm only small scale but it was lots of work to setup and more still to maintain but thats just part of it, if you don't do the work you can't get any of the benefits. I have been uploading a few videos of my little rented suburban homestead here in Australia if anyone is interested, still looking for a channel name
Your correct with what you said about homesteading Todd. Your not a jerk at all. Your a super nice person!!!
We had the reverse happen. While we were home, one of our huge pine trees on our property up north came down due to high winds. What a clean up! Yikes! The work is a glorious offering of thanks for God's blessing to us.
You’re both incredibly humble, and the truth will never make you a jerk. How you said it did not come across disrespectfully, but said from the prospective of someone who has wisdom in this lifestyle. I appreciate your input and love your videos. Thank you both for loving what you do, and sharing that with us.
You are too sweet Todd. You are not in anyway coming across as a jerk. Don’t over think it. What you said is true and valid and needs to be said because people have an unrealistic view of homesteading. They think it’s super easy and it’s not. You are right, it’s hard work. It’s a different lifestyle. You were not in any way being harsh or rude on how you presented the information.
Safety gear? Hard hat with visor, steel toed boots and chaps.
You know Todd, you're absolutely right. I live in Canada, which is always portrayed as having a small population in proportion to landmass. The reality is that very, very little of that landmass is available to Canadian citizens. At least 80% of Canadian land is owned by the Canadian Cattleman's Association, Large Agribusiness, Oil & Coal Companies, and Developers. It is severely difficult to get Land Rights in Canada, and, you definitively do not have the rights to your own land when it comes to resource development. In fact, you can't even dig a pond to feed your own Cattle in Canada without a Permit issued by whatever jurisdiction you are under ( rainwater is a 'Crown Crop' in Canada and illegal to collect without a permit). One would think this would upset/bother Canadians; but, it truly doesn't. Those who have money buy acreages with perfectly manicured lawns, insecticide sprayed properties, and, are hostile against anyone who believes in the integrity of maintaining a viable ecosystem. I live in the Foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and I can't support you enough. Everyone who speaks with honesty and integrity from the heart plant's a seed. Don't EVER, EVER apologize for speaking the truth. Love your commitment to one another, your family, and keeping the belief in this lifestyle alive. You do honestly make a huge difference!
Hi, are you in Alberta, Ms. K Casey? I’m an hour from the mountains in Alberta & am doing a permaculture yard in an urban setting (house lot).
We are our harshest critics Todd.
Vocalizing your concerns puts it out there, yes; HOWEVER, your words were not harsh, nor were they mean.
Keep up the excellent work.
Peace on your doorstep.
The labor of love and clean living. I couldn't even think of you being rude. You are sincere and respectful and also has the nicest wife ever. Blessings.
I appreciate your truth. Homesteading is not for everyone but it seem you both are suited for this life style. Thank you for sharing.
I don't homestead, I could never do that much work at this point. My daughter is an awesome help doing the heavy lifting, but gardening is not her thing. It makes me happy to have things grow, that's the simple truth, and having the fresh veg is great. It's an oasis of peace in the garden❤️
You two are awesome together, and a great inspiration.
The mushroom is huge!! The turkeys were very interested, lol.
Some folks work a 9 to 5 office job....they complain too. But no matter your job, your daily choices, if you enjoy the end result all is right in your world. Slice up one of those smaller branches. Just coin size....then write on it “round to it”.....hand out to each other as needed!
You did not come across as a jerk. Sometimes I am afraid y’all work too hard for the long term. You tell the trust and are funny. That is why I watch y’all and not the complainers. It is always fun and learning. Y’all look at the camera and talk to it like you can see us. God Bless!
It’s heart warming to see such a loving couple, being a widow myself now, it pains me to see couples who just “do their own thing” all the time
Please be careful to keep an eye on your tree limbs-I had a friend who was killed by a big limb that fell (not during a storm)
Treasure your time together
Love you guys!
Todd, you don’t come across negative in any way. You two don’t have a lazy bone in your bodies. You guys are the best at what you do. Frankly, I don’t you how you two have enough energy to do it all. Homesteading, like being a nomad, is hard work. People tend to think both of these are easy. They are not. I admire both of you so much. ♥️❣️🙏🏼❣️♥️
I don’t think you are a jerk. You both are so sweet and kind. You both have great attitudes. Love watching you two together; helping each other. 💞
You two make my heart smile. This has quickly become my comfort channel. I can’t wait to spend my evenings with ”Todd and Rachel.” I am a fairly new subscriber so I’ve been watching all the videos that pop up 🙊
Lol, the turkeys are really keeping an eye on you.
I’ve seen beautiful flower arrangements made with those mushrooms featured. ♥️ you guys find the coolest things in nature.
We are just starting homesteading. We only have a garden and some chickens to start. Definitely love sharing the food with family. Can't wait for first harvest and first canning 🤗🌻❤️
I helped the husband cut a tree down ince. NEVER AGAIN is all I am going to say. Mushroom is yard art.🤣 you too are too cute. Having any home is work if you want it nice. But homegrown is great and outside therapy is the best.
This was adorable from beginning to end! I came out from under the tree unscathed.
For us it is spending time outside, growing healthy foods that is preserved and shared with family and friends. We also like to provide for the animals and insects with flowers, bird baths, bird houses, and feeders.
This was a great video and no, you didn't seem to be complaining about the work of homesteading. You and Rachel show clearly you don't shirk your tasks. It is a shame others buy into the idea of the homesteading lifestyle but don't want to follow through with the work it takes. Thank you for sharing your honesty, your sweetness, your romance.
Lol! My ankle and leg feel better! Todd, you did NOT come across in a negative way seeming like you were complaining about work, and being a jerk. We all know you don't mind work and neither does Rachel! In fact, sometimes I think, "Y'all go get some rest!". Seriously though, America needs you two to influence our people that good hard work is good for you and for others.
💕Love💕Love💕Love💕 watching you two working together! Soulmates for sure...😍
Todd, you are the opposite of a jerk! You and Rachel together are adorable ❤️
My wife and I recently moved to the northern lower part of Michigan ( she retired I'm still working 😫)
As for us we love the life homesteading are 3 acres and watching and seeing all the accomplishments in the last year has been for us amazing!
Oh and you were very tactful in your discussion about the work because people do want the rewards with out the work it's how we're wired lol.
May God bless you two richly is our prayer !
Keep up the good work.
You didn't come across like anything negative. I agree with you. One of the homestead channels I watch is lazy as all get out. Feeds all the animals on the ground in dirty beyond acceptable conditions. Enough said, makes me sad and so far no real sickness but its inevitable. I really enjoy you and your wife, caring, loving great people. I always look forward to seeing your videos. Thank you for the enjoyment you give me.
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My insurance company will be contacting you about the twisted ankle and scratches on my leg!
I think it’s amazing the way you guys work together and the fact that Todd loves to work outside. It’s a big sacrifice for my husband to do something on our property. He’d rather live in a condo with no outside space to take care of.
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Those make beautiful shelves! Even if you don’t make a”real” shelf use it as a decoration in your home- I collect mother natures art from the forest floor... just gorgeous! Love you both
The work is hard and there is plenty of it but when we come back to center throughout the day it just doesn’t seem like so much work. Its a really satisfying life. We started a bit late bc we wanted to have our house rehabbed before starting the work with our land and other building. The work and wait paid off and we retired debt free and happy as clams with what we’ve done and excited about what lies ahead.
My folks always said if you want any thing in life you have to work for it. And its been true for me and my hubby. We worked full time jobs and had an almond orchard and worked at getting it where we could take care of the watering issues for frost protection. My hours were crazy and his were as well. But everyday we enjoy it and take care to sit and enjoy!!!
I’m what you would consider “middle age” and I agree with you. Seems like some of the younger folks just expect things to be given to them with no work involved in their part. I have family members that are wanting me to just allow them to build a house on the property that we worked so hard to buy. They are in their early 20’s and don’t want to do the work called “life”. 🙄
You guy's got me thinking now.... I finally got my dream home, so now I need a new dream and a good reason for it,LOL God Bless !! :)
I've seen deer on their hind legs eating apples and tree leaves. If they want peaches, they will have no problem reaching most of what you were showing. With that in mind, I would not thin them. While you would expect to get larger peaches if you thinned them, you will get more if not thinned, and will hopefully still have some left if the deer forage them.
I love watching the fruits ripen and harvesting them. I miss my acreage.
Really great video! I enjoyed Todd leading this one and bringing in Rachel for that great question.
We know it isn't easy to have a homestead, and to have full time jobs too! WOW, know that you don't come across as being a complainer! I don't know how you can do so much, and make it so rewarding. I love watching how you have pulled it all together at the end of a season and cooking up what you have worked so hard to grow. Just filming and editing takes a lot of time, but sure glad you do it! We have also learned from you even if just canning and cooking. I am glad that you can get some time in to get away for a weekend. You even bring us along! ;-) I use to do the gardening part, but now just the canning and freezing, then cooking. as far as getting away with the lock down I have really enjoyed your getting away. getting out in nature is always a bonus. Don't worry about us, My ankle got a little swollen, but I put ice on it and will be just fine. ;-) Really glad you didn't get hurt!! Stay healthy, we love you both so much!
I just discovered your channel. I love watching you two. You are about my age and in the same stage of life. I love seeing that you two love being together.
Hi! I love your channel and I learn a lot :) I just wanted to let you know that pheasant back mushrooms are best eaten when very young. Less than the size of your palm is when they are prime. Sometimes a little bigger is ok but you will know when cutting it. Any resistance means it will be tough and inedible. We call it bacon of the woods because when sliced, fried in butter and seasoned with salt, it tastes a lot like bacon, lol! Let us know if you end up finding more and maybe make a cooking video about it!
Love it when you
Interact with each other Your relationship and property is wonderful And beautiful ❤️👍
Love you guys. Always love watching your videos. 🥰🥰🥰
What makes it worth it for me? Together, building a life that we loved. And then, Jimmy was gone too soon. COVID. Continue to cherish your time together. It slips away so quickly. Don't miss a moment to appreciate each other and the life you have built - together.
I love watching you two, and am fascinated, for the most part, with just about everything you guys get up to. But just sometimes, I get a couple of tears in my eye, because it reminds me so much of what I had with my dear departed husband. Love, luck, and longevity to the both of you. ❤
As my teenagers would say... you two are “goals”💕
Rachel, the song at the end with the images... makes me go ahhhhhh. Love your videos and your honesty.
Thank God no animals got hurt or worse!
🙏 Also, I love both your reasonings for homesteading! 👍👍
The lawnmower in the background is like white noise, not so bad. I appreciate this discussion. Ty for sharing 🌱🤍
I love you guys humble approach. A dynamic duo, the two of you are! ♥️
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That is a treasure I have never seen a mushroom that big!! Another great video !
Glad nothing was broken or injured with anything with that tree and that mushroom! Wow!
What a wonderful glimpse into your lives. So glad I found your channel. ❤️
Hey Todd ankle doesn’t hurt all good!😂😂😂😂
It's so rewarding..that's why it's worth it!🥰
Never got the jerk impression at all! My husband and I also want this for our next chapter. Or at least some form of it.
You two are GREAT !! We understand work - just planted 4 more Citrus trees a few days ago. We are in SW Arizona where we have several different fruit trees that need to be fed and watered and in most cases - protected. It was 112 degrees today but the trees got watered. Tomorrow the veggie garden gets its water. Thank you for sharing - wish I could have been out there helping clear that brush. Judi
Are you guys ok? You cracked me up! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video. I know people who want to live the way do cause they have some romantic idea what its like. However, like you said, they are not willing to go out every year and cut and stack 8 cords of wood, or have to use a outhouse when the power is off for 24 hours. They arent willing to do the hard work to get to the goal. Even though we are both in our 60's we are still doing it, its not quite as easy as it was when we were 40, but we love this life style and living in town or a city is not what either one of us want anytime soon. Thanks again you guys. Love your channel, you always make me smile..
You never came across in a bad light or a jerk. You just were talking from your heart about work. I think we are all with you on that. The both of you work incredibly hard and it shows. Dreams are not hard they are an adventure.
It was good to hear that you two enjoy your land and each other❤️
Alright, you talked me into it. I’m coming over for pancakes. :)
This video brought tears to my eyes twice 💚💚💚
I love watching you two working together. Your a great team!!
Now this is living. Bravo you two. Cheers!
Y'all must have gotten what tore thru here a week ago, brutal winds.
Blessings
Very good video. You two are very good together. I also loved the sitting down and talking to one another towards the end. I saw no complaining of hard work. Or of Todd being a jerk. Keeping the homestead tidy is hard work. And you are correct you could have left the tree where it was. But then when you did get around to taking it down which you would have at some point due to it landing on your fence. The grass would have grown up and tangled into the branches and it would have been a mess. You make me want to get out there in my yard and tackle stuff. I'm on a 1/8 of an acre in a subdivision and have nothing to tackle but you make me want to. Lol. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I have been watching your videos back to back.
Omg you will never sound like a jerk,you guys are refreshing !!
I make wine - I tell people they have to come to share a bottle - its my way of getting people to come visit us on the farm. Since we live out in the middle of no where - its my please come visit card. =)
Loved this video, you are such a lovely couple, kind caring and respectful of each other, and you have a beautiful homestead 😊
Absolutely loved this video. So real! So honest! You both are such down to earth people. The life you share is priceless. Thank you for sharing a piece of it with us! God bless ❤️
that storm tore the top of one of our pines off,,, not fun but yeah it happens. Iv always felt like the work IS the life style.
What a tractor!!!!
In the summer, we literally use it almost daily. It's a back saver for sure.
This is so a homestead built on love. You two though. Truthfully though it is work, but building a life made of dreams is so worth the pains in the shoulder or back, and it's not all the time things like this happen. Todd I didn't think you came off in that manner, you were just saying its a lot of work to maintain to have such a nice well maintained homestead..
Several years ago we had neighbors that mowed late at night with headlights-🤷♀️so annoying and so strange! We called them our vampire neighbors 🤪
We noticed as spring hit that one of our huge beautiful trees didn’t bud 😩it’s dead-hubs took out what he could but need help with the rest so we don’t land on the fence. Our oldest son has worked for a tree removal service every summer thru high school-now that we need it he is in air force several states away🤪
Exactly the same reasons here. And my only homemade item i don't share is cherry jam, I make only a few small jars a year and consume it carefully. Mama don't share that. Lol
Love this video, y’all sound like us, we love to work together, today Jeff had to put a new light fixture outside on the house it was raining and it stopped than again rain but finally he put it up and of course I needed to paint. We always have some projects going on on the weekend, we both work also 40 hours a week. Y’all like us 100 %