WOW 😂😂 you guys are hilarious. 100% great job with moving the excavator. You will have so much fun with the digger . Is it possible to ad a pulley block onto the ramps then run the winch rope through the pulley block and back to the winch and it will half the load on you to winch the ramps up .
Definitely a good idea. I was planning on adding winches so I could operate the ramps from the control station. My welding skills are zero at the moment so my plan is to call in a welder and refit the front posts with snatch blocks and maybe even pulleys - all depends on how I can get the geometry to work out. One thing is certain, the current design is no good. Thanks so much for stopping by!
That was scary watching you load the excavator but they are so much fun to use and very handy for the island I'm sure another great episode guys and opal 🎉
I agree with Melodi, that was nail-bitting terrifying. I was holding my breath slightly just watching the video…😅 Snicker, the SS SKETCH is a good name for the barge but maybe your family will be able to come up with something else.
That was a little nerve-racking. I was ready to jump off the barge myself lol. I was even yelling at Ryan to stop too! Well, at least it was pretty calm. I think I would just buy the excavator so I wouldn't have to take it back across. LOL. That old cabin would make a good big bonfire some night. Thanks for sharing.
Okay!! You make us both laugh like crazy!! And isn't it a good idea to just get a machine?? We actually are considering WHAT to buy right now - Ryan is compact track loader.. what are your thoughts John?
@@mywildholm I think a 4x4 compact tractor with a loader, would be more useful than having a excavator. They are so versatile. I would go with a Kubota. Plus you can get so many attachments for them including a backhoe. The excavator is great for the heavy work in the beginning, but once that part of the work is over then maybe a tractor. Take care
@@loggerjohn01Such a cute exchange: Melodi: The back is very high...let it lay on the back... Ryan: What back? Melodi: Behind. On the back. Ryan: (It's actually the front...). Melodi: It's lower on the back. That's the problem. Ryan: (The front). Melodi: Yikes! The back! Ryan: (Again, the front...). It's hard to know the front from the back of a rectangle box. I don't blame Melodi one bit, lol!👰💓🤵
This one was a bit sketchy... I was nervous that we would all end up in the lake - it was dark on the other side and things weren't exactly stable on the barge. Soooo grateful we made it there safe and sound 😉
How's she goin'? Well that was a scary trip out to the island eh!!! The pucker factor was pretty high there I'd say. Looks like you got the excavator unloaded OK and you're well on your way to getting started on building your 'Wild Holm"!! Take care!!!
Hahaha! You're right about that! I was the one that was nervous because of the video I had watched. I could just see it all toppling over and it was getting dark so knowing us... well, I just thought it might end badly. Thank you for watching - we love that you're watching us build our 'Wild Holm'!!
Biting my nails again!!😂🙈 Ryan is a Brave soul!!! Holding my breath!! Tell me when you're straight!🙈. Its getting dark. Wait til morning!😮. Now I'm nervous!! Yikes!!
Glad you made it safely! Melodi is getting freedom being in the country, when you live in the country nobody there cares what you are wearing so you might as well be comfy and warm. The cabin will be the perfect size! Love the location you picked.
Oh my thank you! See... I wasn't quite as brave with this one was I? I was feeling worried because of that silly video I watched... but yay!!! We made it. You are right... I sure have 'freedom' with the fashion statements for sure. I looked at some of the footage the other day and started laughing. I mean, there are some wild outfits in the bunch. You'll see what I mean soon. The thing is, I have to really cover up with those flies around they are fierce! 💜
@@mywildholm Melodi, you were very brave! You faced a situation that really petrified you head on. You communicated with Ryan what needed to be done and got on that barge! 👍👍👍. At the end of the day, you both succeeded in what you set out to do! Ryan did a great job figuring put how to operate the little backhoe. I'll be looking forward to seeing the outfits 😄. The flies are horrible here in Maine too. I keep fly spray in the bathroom, that way after someone takes a shower, it can go on as part of the morning routine 😂🤣. Have a great day
I'd say that many times I am, until it doesn't make sense to be... remembering that we have a history together of accidents and mistakes... There are even more dangerous aspects of this journey out here. So we do have to be doubly aware and cautious. We are a team and there are times when one or the other hasn't been there to offer another viewpoint or a second set of eyes and it's turned out pretty badly for each of us. We 'get' each other and it works really well 😆 Thank you for watching 💚
I think Im in favor of the new spot you chose for the tiny house. However, you showed in an earlier video a shot of the island that had hills. I think a home on the hill would give you some awesome views. And if you stored your water tank up on the hill, you would have better gravity fed water pressure as well. Just Sayin'
We will be building a couple of cabins - one of my twin sons is coming this summer to choose a spot... Ryan wanted to be up on a hill... I wanted close to water - you definitely have some good points... We haven't even been to 5% of the island yet so we have lots of time to explore
Thank you so much! And...we LOVE the UK! My daughter lives in London and I've spent a good deal of time there... we really love that you're on this journey with us! Lots more to come 💚
Go to the Highest part of the island that is what I would do !!! Or Close to this one cabin as it is the area that I think is best !!! But it is up to you to decide upon now !!! I like this area where this older cabin is and coming right down to it sandy beach and the cabin has plenty of room for things that you hath brought onto the island and it would be a good Housing area for those items!!! Also shelter for you both in a storm !!!
I feel the same as you! I love the area where the old cabin is too! You've been watching lots today and we love that! Thank you for coming to @The VineyardFarmhouse LIVE TONIGHT too! Hugs!
I just started watching your channel and I think if you would’ve built on that original bass camp right on that point you’ve had three views that were amazing that would’ve been my choice.
It is absolutely gorgeous but the water there 💚gets very high. We didn't want to take down the saskatoon bushes either so we feel like we've made the right decision for the main cabin.
Now that's a thought... We really need to have a full-fledged wood shed that is protected from the elements. There is just so much wood out here... we could keep warm for all-time! 😃
Why do it in two trips when you can do it in one and be super stressed out and scared the whole time? (Ya, two might have been better) Thanks for watching! -Ryan
With the barge being inherently bow heavy and the upwards taper sacrificing floatation, you’re going to have to work towards getting more freight weight or permanent ballast shifted aft.
Exactly, we are constantly aware of the pitch of the barge. The bow actually lifts a little if we reel in the ramps all the way to near vertical... but who has time to do that? Thanks for watching! -Ryan.
WOW 😂😂 you guys are hilarious.
100% great job with moving the excavator. You will have so much fun with the digger .
Is it possible to ad a pulley block onto the ramps then run the winch rope through the pulley block and back to the winch and it will half the load on you to winch the ramps up .
Definitely a good idea. I was planning on adding winches so I could operate the ramps from the control station. My welding skills are zero at the moment so my plan is to call in a welder and refit the front posts with snatch blocks and maybe even pulleys - all depends on how I can get the geometry to work out. One thing is certain, the current design is no good. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Such a good plan to do a small base before deciding on the ultimate location for your house. Giving time to learn the island and find the best spot.
Yes, that's exactly right
Crazy scary, but I knew you guys would do it! 😂😂 Melodi you so remind me of me in these circumstances lol. Rita L.
😂 oh boy...you know this one just got to me at the time... Without good light and all...but I thought, 'As long as I get out with my laptop'
😂😂😂 Yes there are priorities!
@@ritalemky See? You do get it! Kindred spirits 😊
You guys are fun to watch, enjoying every episode 😊
Thank you so much for your support - we just never know what's coming next but it's been such fun too 😅 Stay tuned...
That was scary watching you load the excavator but they are so much fun to use and very handy for the island I'm sure another great episode guys and opal 🎉
It really helped us a lot but yes... the loading and unloading... tee heee. Thank you David - we appreciate you watching! 💚
I agree with Melodi, that was nail-bitting terrifying. I was holding my breath slightly just watching the video…😅
Snicker, the SS SKETCH is a good name for the barge but maybe your family will be able to come up with something else.
That's actually a hilarious name! It's a really good one. Thank you for your idea 💚
That was a little nerve-racking. I was ready to jump off the barge myself lol. I was even yelling at Ryan to stop too! Well, at least it was pretty calm. I think I would just buy the excavator so I wouldn't have to take it back across. LOL. That old cabin would make a good big bonfire some night. Thanks for sharing.
Okay!! You make us both laugh like crazy!! And isn't it a good idea to just get a machine?? We actually are considering WHAT to buy right now - Ryan is compact track loader.. what are your thoughts John?
@@mywildholm I think a 4x4 compact tractor with a loader, would be more useful than having a excavator. They are so versatile. I would go with a Kubota. Plus you can get so many attachments for them including a backhoe. The excavator is great for the heavy work in the beginning, but once that part of the work is over then maybe a tractor. Take care
@@loggerjohn01Such a cute exchange:
Melodi: The back is very high...let it lay on the back...
Ryan: What back?
Melodi: Behind. On the back.
Ryan: (It's actually the front...).
Melodi: It's lower on the back. That's the problem.
Ryan: (The front).
Melodi: Yikes! The back!
Ryan: (Again, the front...).
It's hard to know the front from the back of a rectangle box. I don't blame Melodi one bit, lol!👰💓🤵
Glad you picked where the old house is.😊
Truly a ton of fun to watch. You’re truly living the dream by creating a new adventure every day and just taking whatever comes in stride. Inspiring.
This one was a bit sketchy... I was nervous that we would all end up in the lake - it was dark on the other side and things weren't exactly stable on the barge. Soooo grateful we made it there safe and sound 😉
How's she goin'? Well that was a scary trip out to the island eh!!! The pucker factor was pretty high there I'd say. Looks like you got the excavator unloaded OK and you're well on your way to getting started on building your 'Wild Holm"!! Take care!!!
Hahaha! You're right about that! I was the one that was nervous because of the video I had watched. I could just see it all toppling over and it was getting dark so knowing us... well, I just thought it might end badly. Thank you for watching - we love that you're watching us build our 'Wild Holm'!!
Biting my nails again!!😂🙈 Ryan is a Brave soul!!! Holding my breath!! Tell me when you're straight!🙈. Its getting dark. Wait til morning!😮. Now I'm nervous!! Yikes!!
Yes! The waterline is very important to take into consideration! Yay!! So exciting,, Love watching!
😂 That was quite a day.🌙 These unplanned moments... Tee hee... 😁
Glad you made it safely! Melodi is getting freedom being in the country, when you live in the country nobody there cares what you are wearing so you might as well be comfy and warm. The cabin will be the perfect size! Love the location you picked.
Oh my thank you! See... I wasn't quite as brave with this one was I? I was feeling worried because of that silly video I watched... but yay!!! We made it. You are right... I sure have 'freedom' with the fashion statements for sure. I looked at some of the footage the other day and started laughing. I mean, there are some wild outfits in the bunch. You'll see what I mean soon. The thing is, I have to really cover up with those flies around they are fierce! 💜
@@mywildholm Melodi, you were very brave! You faced a situation that really petrified you head on. You communicated with Ryan what needed to be done and got on that barge! 👍👍👍. At the end of the day, you both succeeded in what you set out to do! Ryan did a great job figuring put how to operate the little backhoe. I'll be looking forward to seeing the outfits 😄. The flies are horrible here in Maine too. I keep fly spray in the bathroom, that way after someone takes a shower, it can go on as part of the morning routine 😂🤣. Have a great day
@@agodlyhome Thank you for the encouragement! It's wonderful to meet kind people like you while going through this amazing experience! 💙
Well done!
Thanks Spencer! We appreciate you watching.
Be an encourager, not a doubter 😊
I'd say that many times I am, until it doesn't make sense to be... remembering that we have a history together of accidents and mistakes... There are even more dangerous aspects of this journey out here. So we do have to be doubly aware and cautious. We are a team and there are times when one or the other hasn't been there to offer another viewpoint or a second set of eyes and it's turned out pretty badly for each of us. We 'get' each other and it works really well 😆 Thank you for watching 💚
I think Im in favor of the new spot you chose for the tiny house. However, you showed in an earlier video a shot of the island that had hills. I think a home on the hill would give you some awesome views. And if you stored your water tank up on the hill, you would have better gravity fed water pressure as well. Just Sayin'
We will be building a couple of cabins - one of my twin sons is coming this summer to choose a spot... Ryan wanted to be up on a hill... I wanted close to water - you definitely have some good points... We haven't even been to 5% of the island yet so we have lots of time to explore
Be careful of subsidence too close to the edge xx
Yes, it is such an important part is planning. We sure have learned a few things since first setting foot on the island 💚
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Watching you from uk love you guys great teamwork you remind me of my wife and I ,together stronger trying to catch up on your videos❤
Thank you so much! And...we LOVE the UK! My daughter lives in London and I've spent a good deal of time there... we really love that you're on this journey with us! Lots more to come 💚
Go to the Highest part of the island that is what I would do !!! Or Close to this one cabin as it is the area that I think is best !!! But it is up to you to decide upon now !!! I like this area where this older cabin is and coming right down to it sandy beach and the cabin has plenty of room for things that you hath brought onto the island and it would be a good Housing area for those items!!! Also shelter for you both in a storm !!!
I feel the same as you! I love the area where the old cabin is too! You've been watching lots today and we love that! Thank you for coming to @The VineyardFarmhouse LIVE TONIGHT too! Hugs!
Se eu continuar assistindo vou ter um infarto não estao preparados para esta aventura.
😆 We might take the long way around, but we get there and we do learn valuable lessons along the way 😆. Thank you for watching 💚
I just started watching your channel and I think if you would’ve built on that original bass camp right on that point you’ve had three views that were amazing that would’ve been my choice.
It is absolutely gorgeous but the water there 💚gets very high. We didn't want to take down the saskatoon bushes either so we feel like we've made the right decision for the main cabin.
Add a bread oven or a bread maker!😊
That's another thing on our wish list! 🍞
Maybe use one cabin as part of a wood store?
Now that's a thought... We really need to have a full-fledged wood shed that is protected from the elements. There is just so much wood out here... we could keep warm for all-time! 😃
Definite list to the left looking at it from the shore sorry Ryan.
Yes, I agree it was a bit of a sketchy load. Thankfully we made it across without incident! Thank you for watching! -Ryan.
Im thinking 2 trips. Lol.
Why do it in two trips when you can do it in one and be super stressed out and scared the whole time? (Ya, two might have been better) Thanks for watching! -Ryan
With the barge being inherently bow heavy and the upwards taper sacrificing floatation, you’re going to have to work towards getting more freight weight or permanent ballast shifted aft.
Exactly, we are constantly aware of the pitch of the barge. The bow actually lifts a little if we reel in the ramps all the way to near vertical... but who has time to do that? Thanks for watching! -Ryan.
@@mywildholm Thx Ryan. Understood re ramps - they sure put a lot of leverage on the CG of the vessel. Be safe.
Yes, we also have a huge I-beam in the rear hold of the barge to help better balance rhe center of gravity. - Ryan