Hi Martijn lovely videos. Love the lifestyle you are creating for yourself. I don’t know if you’d consider this but you should think about underpinning the rear wall before lowering the floor. You can do this in sections 500mm wide pour them and then dig in between to join up. You can do this from the inside probably all thru winter then lower the floor. You won’t need the internal wall you were proposing which would reduce floor area. Also you may not need the retaining wall. The French drain can be installed further up the hill were a machine excavator can dig safely. Something to think about hey.
Pinning this comment to start a discussion. I've spoken with several builders and there are different opinions. Underpinning and digging underneath the walls might be dangerous because the nature of the walls-loose stones and mud. That's why the idea of retaining walls that create a 'buffer' to build a deeper concrete floor, is probably safer. Yes, you will loose some floor space, but that's a compromise I could make. I will have to investigate a bit further how big the foundations stones are, but at first sight they seem similar size as the rest of the walls, just built directly on the ground.
I can understand your caution here. Is there anywhere you could dig a trial trench? I am assuming the underside of the proposed R-wall will be footed lower than proposed floor level to prevent water flows under the French drain. Btw the bitumen or tar tanking can be protected by placing ‘clay’ board ( similar to insulation boards ) against prior to backfilling.
hi Martijn, friends of mine - an established architect firm here in downtown Frankfurt am main , Germany - have used the pilgerschrittverfahren in several situations - in supporting heavy carrying walls. in 2 cases the walls even belonged to neighbors houses...and it can be done from the inside.you decide how deep you want to dig to incease hight ...lve your chanel- alles Gute - Clemens
Watching how the mountains are covered in the sun's rays while your property is not yet somewhat reminds me of home. Also, the strong wind (without rain) is awesome! I have always looked forward for days like this. Not considering possible damages, i have always loved when I am almost to be tipped off from my feet by the wind. Nature always has a charm that is incomparable, I guess. Thank you for this. ❤
As a tradesman in the earthmoving industry, the excavation and pouring of an external wall is a very big job in itself. A mini excavator will not reach, you will have to bench it down on the uphill side to create a flat platform to work from. Be careful that the trench you are working in to lay the drain pipe is safe. In Australia we MUST bench it in 1500mm high steps, (work place health and safety) and I have had trenches cave in around my legs even at that depth, and have heard many horror stories of deep trench cave ins, it will kill you. Make sure you fill right up to surface level with drainage rock on top of your drain pipe, about 600mm wide we normally do, and consider a drainage sheet against your waterproofed retaining wall. We also usually wrap the pipe with geotextile fabric or buy “socked” pipe. Please work from a flat area on the uphill side with your digger, please bench it down to make it safe, make sure your trench floor itself has fall to prevent ponding around your foundations, and good luck mate!
Thanks for your expert advice to our mutual friend. It’s thoughtful and very beneficial. To not do it correctly and safely would be a waste of time and effort. Don’t ask me how I know, lol.
@@garyfairbrother5532 I have repaired hodge jobs before, it costs more than the original job, and structural damage may occur. It’s gonna be tricky when underpinning the wall.
@@ericaltmann5711 knowing what you do of his well thought out plan, how much do you think scaling back the depth of the excavation by a few inches or more would lessen the chance of destabilizing the structure without compromising too much, the desired results he is going for???
Your relaxed attitude is what keeps viewers watching. We can all learn from your philosophy to enjoy each day as it comes. Much less stress when you don’t set deadlines👏🏻
The cowbells, the wind in the trees, the flames, the mortar, the art work, the stones; it’s all so beautiful. I just love being a weekly addicted witness.
Your tent is one good tent. The high winds hardly bother it (relatively speaking that is). High quality construction. The only thing you apparently know. I have been watching for quite a while now. At one time I was sort of thinking that you were too cool for school, but now think you are the real deal. I very unique person. All your set pieces are beautifully done. Excellent cinematography, great editing, good sound, good music, etc. I prefer your episodes to any episodic tv show there is. Look forward to it each week.
It is nice to see someone working without a “timeline”. So many UA-camrs work with fake timelines to create fake stress. You have a much more organic approach to this project, which is refreshing. Plus you will be able to “take in” every step and this will be much more fulfilling!
Some of us are a wee bit concerned about Martijn have a watertight building for winter. Even if kthere are no linings etc. Snow is no place fir long term tents.
It is infectious even across the screen and time how you seem to have so much joy doing stonewalls! I mean, even when you were building the picnic table area, you seem to revel in stacking the stones and fitting them together.
Yes, it has a cathartic effect on the psyche, especially on a Sunday. But, but no matter when the immersion occurs, it provides that precious tranquility and reset.
I just love the sound of the cow bells and the early morning views So glad that the cottage is about ready for the stones to be placed back on the roof. Your planning around the seasons has been well done. Love that you have different people coming to help you and the artists recording the area. Such a stunning channel. Thank you Martjin for sharing your journey with us. 💖
It's very difficult to complete work and also put out these long and detailed vlogs. I'm sure I speak for many of your subscribers when I say "the journey you are sharing is amazing and greatly appreciated".
What an artist you are! Photography, building, restoring with a gifted eye for beauty. Putting the window on the roof had me on the edge of my seat. I pray the weather holds in time for you to complete what needs to be done before the snow flies. Your life is truly well spent and I am blessed to have been on earth during your tenure. Thanks for sharing the wealth of all your many talents.
Im a stone mason from New York. Your doing a great job. Im very envious of your life style. My father is from le Marche Italy and I’ve been there many times. Watching you forage for mushrooms and seeing you rehab your homestead is awesome. I wish I could help.
Where to start: My home is under a COVID invasion and UA-cam was the only thing keeping me entertained. It was serving up dreck until one day I got suggested Mr. Doolaard's first cabin video. What a perfect way to spend the time on the mend. I wondered though... Do folks have any idea how much work he puts into the videos? The production values are a wonder in themselves and reflect the care and pace of his cabin work. The subtext, be it intentional or not is that one should take the time to savor and live even if things are not completed yet at the same time, taking pains to do good work. Be it halting his walk to reposition the camera multiple times or pausing work to record a meal preparation, the "Zen" of his and thus our experience is priceless. I can give no greater example of the goodness of this than to relate that watching him bake bread caused me to crave a crusty loaf when my appetite returned so in Martijn Style I abandoned measuring to the tenth of a gram the flour, water, salt and yeast and just put my dough together in a bowl by hand and eye. It ended up being one of my best loaves ever. Many thanks for this and all the other positive aspects of your work.
I laughed like a little kid when your face popped up out of that tent opening for the chimney!! The back lighting on the trees...the colors....the happy cows...the birds chirping...bread....potatoes...that stone wall looks great...sure does look cold! God bless you.
First I heard a really ugly sounding wind chime and finally realized it was the neighbor's cows wandering nearby. They I thought your roof was all wrong and would leak terribly where it didn't extend over the walls, then you explained it. That keeps happening as I watch your videos on this project. It is marvelous how you have sorted it out to honor the past, meet local requirements and still suit your needs/taste/abilities. I love this series because it's always a learning opportunity.
This all says a lot more about you than it does about Martijn......!! I find it's usually better to just assume that people know what they're doing, rather than assuming that they don't ..! ...and IF it turns out that he doesn't, then so what!? He's a complete stranger - and there are seven billion of us on the planet! You can't stress about everyone .....!
@@andymccabe6712 I wasn't. I guess it was an awkward attempt to show my admiration for his research, work ethic & dedication. I was not looking for a stranger to chastise me.
I caught your videos the third week you had posted. I haven’t missed a week yet. The serenity and peace I feel when I watch your videos is a bit of heaven for me.
To duplicate the intricate mosaic tetris using the random rubble of stones has got to be very satisfying indeed for an artist such as yourself and your practice on the table set helped you to perfect the technique. Very appealing when someone gets it right, and that’s seldom the case. Were I to help with anything that suits me on this project it would be this. Hope you find the flat face stones you need without too much foraging. Also nice to see this ruggedness of the masonry contrasted so well against the setting in Rik’s paintings. Unreal how these vlogs offer so much immersive tranquility. It’s a cathartic effect on the psyche that is profound, allowing us to retreat, rest, and reset.
Hi Martijn, please do not feel pressure to start foundation work if the time is not right. The content of working on your garden, small projects, walks in nature and visiting neighbours or local towns is just as perfect. You must also allow yourself time off to visit family and friends away from the cabin. Also tent living in winter will be an experience in itself! All the best, Christian.
Some of your visitors had hit it on the nose in that saying it’s like living in a dream. Those cows are so fit and strong up and down and I love their melodies. I must say you have impeccable tastes not just in your visions but your overall style. I look forward every week to be a part of your world so I can smile and say out loud “The Cows!” Makes me laugh every time. I know your busy but make these videos an hour long. All the best to you and your projects. 😊
Your friend is a wonderful artist. Wish you would show us his finished works. Feeling overwhelmed by your next project with the walls. Starting to feel sorry for you. Much love, admiration and respect. After my dad died 30 years ago, I began to say that they just don't make them like my dad anymore. I was wrong,
Good evening Martin. My name is Marc and I’ve been watching your progress eagerly for quite sometime now. My mother is 81 and we look forward to each and every “next time” on our Sundays together. I introduced her to the world of UA-cam with your channel and she’s hooked! I live in south east Texas near the Louisiana border down on the gulf in a small town called Port Neches. I also have a cabin and some acres in the heart of the east Texas Piney Woods where I grew up. It’s called the Big Thicket. Your way of life really strikes home with me. Hard work mixed with clear thinking and slow steady hands. It’s an amazing place there where you live! We enjoy your walks, drives to town, explorations of other mountains and the families that you meet there. I enjoy it most when you hike over to the opposite side where the hermit priest lives and where you take meals sometimes on that rocky bluff overlooking the valley below. It’s nice to see those who visit you. Friends both new and old helping each other. It’s wholesome and cleansing to the soul. It has been a wonderful treat to be part of your world and to see the steady move forward. It’s hard to film, edit, work, cook and live normally, but you seem to have good balance for it all. We really appreciate being a small part of your world so far away. Thank you Martin. P.S. we watched your two years on a bike and were blown away! You truly are living how so many of us wish we could.
“If you don’t have a plan, you just have a feeling that it just takes to long” shooting out pearls of mental jewels Martijn. The transformation is amazing. Especially enjoy when you step back for a pause, and breath in the satisfaction of your efforts. 🎉
when you think about the patience and skill needed to put up those original dry stone walls, it really brings into perspective the people who built all over those mountains. incredible people, great builders. it seems so tedious, but their handiwork has lasted hundreds of years in mountain climates. a lot of modern buildings would have long since fallen in. yet these walls stand.
An artist, a writer and an architect/builder….three renaissance men on a mountain top! That is the most laminated roof structure ever! No end to the layers.
I really love your videos. They are my once in a week meditation :) Every sunday or monday when I wake up, I open UA-cam and check out if a new vid is released. There's really something special of you embracing the life of being your own master. It needs work, dedication and a capability to enjoy solitude. It's not the same thing as "being lonely", but enjoying being on your own. So, greetings from Finland! Really looking forward for your next video!
Ps. I'm a musician with my own studio. I'd be happy to make you some royalty free music for your videos, free of charge of course! I'll send you a link where you can listen to my music, or I'll make a showcase demo song for you.
Thank you for sharing those moments where your friend was painting alongside and those canvases. Really loved that oil painting that he did capturing house and the mountains
Morning Martijn from the US … pleasant surprise… you uploaded your video on Sunday… I don’t know but for me Sunday morning sipping tea is a perfect one for me 👍👍
Do those cow bells not drive you a little crazy? I guess you are probably used to them and they may not be so “loud” there in the open air. Your work is looking great. You are a real craftsman!
I feel sorry for the poor cows who have the bells around their necks! But I suppose since there are wolves in the area it’s to ward them off and ensure the shepherds know where they are at all times? We had smaller bells on a few of our cows when my grandfather was alive that liked to get into other pastures they weren’t supposed to be in.
@@clairemcconway6266 , and they do. We might be overwhelmed by our emotion, hearing these bells in the mountains, but for the cows it must be a horror hearing them even when they eat.. A silence GPS will do the job, although not feels like the sound of tradition, it would be healthy for everyone. :)
Once again, your scenery shots in the video have brought me to tears.........sheer beauty! I also enjoy the construction part very much. In another life, I was a builder. I am an 84-year-old lady. Thank you so much!
Martin , your dedication to your project is admirable. I have little self discipline although I love to work outside, I get little chance to do that. The mountain side home you've chosen to rebuild is going to be such a lovely place of peace and the surrounding area is absolutely blessed with this lovely energy one that is peaceful. Winter is upon us both and I am behind on my project which pales compared to yours. I continue to be amazed at what we say in my country "Putting your nose to the grindstone" and working everyday from sun up to sun down. I am looking forward to see how things get buttoned down and keeping you warm and sufficently happy over the long winter months. I hope you get a light winter. I however, went through one of the worst winters on record in my state. I continue to be amazed at your dedication...it keeps me inspired to work on mine a bit more steady and stop thinking my back hurts or I've picked up something to heavy because I didn't think smart and prepare how to lift it to not hurt myself. I feel the heavy dew in the mornings and soon the leaves will fall and I have a door that needs repair and I'm still trying to figure out how to fix it the best way. My husky loves to let himself out but putting his weight on the door and pop it open and in some winter night that would not be acceptable...but alas, he looks at me as if to say " when I have to go out, I have to go". That I understand, if only he'd learn to shut the door.
Hi Martin, As a retired building contractor from the Orange County and Los Angeles counties of California I too agree with the ideas and cautions from Peter Gledhill and Eric Altmann. I've had to dig out under walls and pour about four foot sections at a time with two foot of rebar bent 90 degrees and sticking out of the end so as to be lapped into the next concrete pour. I would advise against opening the ground this late in the year. Nothing is worst than getting a long trench open, like you'll need, then have rain or snow fall and have a muddy pit that will become a nightmare for you. I would like to encourage you to wait until spring after the ground is no longer frozen, before digging. IF you don't get rain in the Fall months, working from inside and digging out one section at a time pouring it and moving to the next section may work. If you go from having NO rain, to having snow and the ground freezes that may work in your favor working from the inside in sections. Then to water proof that wall wait till Summer to open the ground and waterproof the foundation. I came across another video today that may be of interest to you that could be an answer to several issues. A cistern poured in place that would double as your wall's foundation, no need for exterior wall waterproofing and eliminating the worry of frozen water pipes to the house. Rain water collection from the roof could be an additional benefit to both the house and homestead/garden. ua-cam.com/video/fvD6kwwOofE/v-deo.html I hope this is helpful.
Che bello vedere questi video mi danno tanta serenità e la speranza che lavorare con tanta determinazione, forza ed amore porti a qualche cosa di buono. Grazie per l insegnamento che ci lasci.
Gonna make some enemies here: Can we talk cow bells? Our neighbour here in Canada had a few head with bells on about 200 meters away as the crow flies. Drove me crazy. I moved to the country for peace and quiet. Nope. So I got even. I put up a few wind chimes. Lol. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
How I love the cowbells, music for me, and seeing the cows towards the end of the episode. Oh my, always I can anticipate seeing Such incredible beauty that I feel so grateful to experience every Sunday. With my slight Van Gogh obsession, I somehow am able to step into your imagery with my own filtered sense, and thus each scene becomes an extraordinary painting, a masterpiece. You are the quintessential artist here, you give us another world every week. Magical. Thank you Martijn. 🙏
Love to start my week with you. The roof is coming along and the skylight is beautiful. I like the vision you have for the cabin, but the time involved is unbelievable. I learn something from you each week. Your work reminds me that taking your time to achieve your goal gives you greater satisfaction.
It also manages to elevate the quality of the end result. That’s why enjoying the process of the plan is so important!!! When the process itself is celebrated the results can become magical in mood and appearance. Cheers to you and company Martjin.
Du Québec, Canada, regarder ta vidéo, c'est mon petit plaisir du dimanche matin! From Quebec, Canada, watching your video, it's my little sunday morning pleasure !
Hi martijn my english is bad and i use a translator sorry i have always followed you and when your videos come out it is a real pleasure i would like to compliment you for all the work you are doing, your work will remain in history THANK YOU.
Thanks once again. Such patience and perfection is needed and a certain personality of course. You have this in heaps Martijn! I’m glad to see you getting some help now and again its needed that’s for sure. Best wishes from the UK.
The artist really captured just how beautiful your landscape is,absolutely beautiful…You’ve come a long way,pretty amazing job! Very impressive hard work .. In the end it’s going to look beautiful.. 😊
Misty mountains, Friends and helpers, good conversation and hard work. The wall raising is truly a complex puzzle! Here's hoping favorable weather conditions remain for longer than you expect! Peace!
The wall is like an intuitive puzzle..piecing it to make it look like the old wall...imagine building from scratch.. lots of work but a labour of love...til next time..thanks for sharing..🌲🦋🌲
The amount of thought and sheer hard work gone into the roof is so amazing and admirable. You are leaving a legacy for whoever will live on this land in the future. Inspirational and so enjoyable to watch each week. :)
Your videos bring moments of peace and tranquility. However, then there is the truth about the hard work. Reminds me of an old saying........"I love hard work....I can sit and watch it all day". Keep smiling.
What a relaxing video this week! Your stone stacking is looking very nice. Everything you do is with an artistic touch. 😊 Your morning talk to us about not putting heavy demands on yourself, with strict timetable, so you can enjoy your journey in the project was near magical. Oh, if everyone had your way of living this world would be in such a better place. You are living life as if it were a dance. Loved the way you shared your smile to the camera this week. 😄 Your cabin is beginning to show us what you had in your thoughts all along and it is very nice. I hope your week is going well and things fall into place in your favor. Stay safe. 💚 from Texas
Hi Martijn, That wall looks gorgeous!!! I like the fact that you are taking your time because haste makes waste. Working at a slower pace reduces mistakes and the chances that you'll have to take things apart and start over. So slow and steady wins the race👍🥰 Loved the drone shots and the beautiful cows and their bells. Take care friend and be safe 💖♥️💚
When it was windy in Scotland when my children were young I remember they became extra energetic & excitable taking them to & from school, lovely memories. Thank you for a great video today Martijn. Blessings 🙏
Love how you work. Just steady as she goes! No rushing, just steady progress. Rick's art work is stunning and the picture of the you at the the picnic table at night with the fire, and sky was spectacular. I really appreciate your videos.
Your story and journey are so many things. Inspiring, commendable, extraordinary, beautiful, spiritual...the list goes on. I so enjoy your journey and wish you all the best in this amazing adventure and I live vicariously through you and all your beautiful projects. Btw, I absolutely love the cows and their melodious bells!
You are my NEW favorite young Clint Eastwood...you look Like him! Love your style. Love your videos. As other viewer said...im addictive to your videos...love all the details of that beautifull and authentic place.
Great to awaken to your next video to start the week….morning on east coast of the US. Weather here changing too…crisp fall air, decreasing sunlight as if a shade was pulled down. That fog mist is like an enveloping hand reaching every possible landscape in layers of visible vapor….so much like the layers of this incredible physical roof you’ve created. Trusted friends at the right moment for the excavation before more weather sets in seems appropriate at this time. Coincidentally, it’s just like the world situation of calling upon friends to better the outcome, even when it takes such time to move forward with precision.
Hi Martijn! About drying concrete, you need to be careful with those heaters, depending the type of cement you will use. Concrete releases heat when drying, so usually we use water and sometimes even ice, to keep it cool, and without cracks and fractures. If you use heaters, you may remove all water from the concrete and prevent it from having a proper cure time. I'd say you can work it during winter with no concern about drying it with heaters. Just keep it wet and cool.
@@ferosmatana1376 in the underground, inside a closed cabin? I doubt it. Anyway, you should not dry concrete when curing it, it's not safe and you are risking compromise the structure.
@@vinirsouza a. MD said firstly he should finish it from outside. b. it is not completely underground + openings r not properly closed + building is not insulated + no heating inside. = when freezing outside means highly possible freezing inside. again, it is italian mountains. btw what do u mean "do not dry concrete when curing"?
@@ferosmatana1376 concrete is an exothermic reaction, i.e., it will produce heat as result, liberating energy. We need to keep it cool, or it will crack. That's why we need to keep its surface wet or cool. The whole process takes around 28 days and it's called "concrete cure".
Thank you for a lovely new video. That roof has the most structural layers ever - and now you said the next layer is sheet metal, and then the stones ? Will there be some way to stop the stones sliding down as metal is slippery ? Just a thought - will be watching next week for how this goes ! I hope the weather will hold out long enough for you to finish all the cement work ! Building work ALWAYS takes longer than anticipated, I'm just an old lady now but I was the chief helper & 'director of proceedings' on many a building project over my lifetime, my last one in PA from an old dilapidated 1845 house, into a cozy place, all on my own, after my divorce (some help from builders with the worst jobs). That home was sold & now retired in NJ, no more big projects ! But it is an adventure feeling 'involved' as a spectator on this project. Great stuff !
Hello Veronica. I have had the very same thoughts on replacing the stones onto metal every since Martijn mentioned it in previous video. I envision the same way you do, the stones sliding down the metal. I'm thinking Martijn has an idea and has yet to explain it. 😊 I look forward to seeing that one. I enjoy his videos very much. They are my chocolate, wine, and cheese time of my week....total body and mind relaxation! 😊 💚from Texas
Does anyone else feel sorry for those poor cows having to listen to those bells. I feel sorry for them. Aside of my moaning for the cows, I love this channel. It is amazing what you have done so far.
I do. This is the only thing I don't like. It stresses me out. The rest is just wonderful. But there is nothing he can do. At least these animals are free eating grass in the mountains and not tabulated in small spaces. I was in the Netherlands, and some farmers kept them with winter coats to avoid the cold weather outside. Europe is very different from other continents. I love it in many ways. ❤
I am lifting my house as we speak and putting in a new foundation. Your meticulous nature will serve you well. Best of luck and thank you for sharing your adventure.
kinetic energy! You express a very even disposition. I found it eye catching when you explained and expressed how the wind storm fires you up! Very fun🪚🔨🛠🪓🪜
Your stonework looks amazing. What a backbreaking job you've had building your beautiful homestead, and you put your heart into it without complaint. Bravo!!! ~ Mrs. C.
I Love that youre Not complaining and have time to enjoy!!your Work and nature💞and Friends! Thanks for giving such a wonderful example how life should be appreciated!💞
Hi Martijn lovely videos. Love the lifestyle you are creating for yourself.
I don’t know if you’d consider this but you should think about underpinning the rear wall before lowering the floor. You can do this in sections 500mm wide pour them and then dig in between to join up. You can do this from the inside probably all thru winter then lower the floor. You won’t need the internal wall you were proposing which would reduce floor area. Also you may not need the retaining wall. The French drain can be installed further up the hill were a machine excavator can dig safely. Something to think about hey.
Pinning this comment to start a discussion. I've spoken with several builders and there are different opinions. Underpinning and digging underneath the walls might be dangerous because the nature of the walls-loose stones and mud. That's why the idea of retaining walls that create a 'buffer' to build a deeper concrete floor, is probably safer. Yes, you will loose some floor space, but that's a compromise I could make. I will have to investigate a bit further how big the foundations stones are, but at first sight they seem similar size as the rest of the walls, just built directly on the ground.
I can understand your caution here. Is there anywhere you could dig a trial trench?
I am assuming the underside of the proposed R-wall will be footed lower than proposed floor level to prevent water flows under the French drain. Btw the bitumen or tar tanking can be protected by placing ‘clay’ board ( similar to insulation boards ) against prior to backfilling.
If you can read German look for pilgerschrittverfahren. Peter is Right. Architect here and we do it here to convert cellar into living space.
hi Martijn, friends of mine - an established architect firm here in downtown Frankfurt am main , Germany - have used the pilgerschrittverfahren in several situations - in supporting heavy carrying walls. in 2 cases the walls even belonged to neighbors houses...and it can be done from the inside.you decide how deep you want to dig to incease hight ...lve your chanel- alles Gute - Clemens
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Watching how the mountains are covered in the sun's rays while your property is not yet somewhat reminds me of home. Also, the strong wind (without rain) is awesome! I have always looked forward for days like this. Not considering possible damages, i have always loved when I am almost to be tipped off from my feet by the wind. Nature always has a charm that is incomparable, I guess. Thank you for this. ❤
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As a tradesman in the earthmoving industry, the excavation and pouring of an external wall is a very big job in itself. A mini excavator will not reach, you will have to bench it down on the uphill side to create a flat platform to work from. Be careful that the trench you are working in to lay the drain pipe is safe. In Australia we MUST bench it in 1500mm high steps, (work place health and safety) and I have had trenches cave in around my legs even at that depth, and have heard many horror stories of deep trench cave ins, it will kill you. Make sure you fill right up to surface level with drainage rock on top of your drain pipe, about 600mm wide we normally do, and consider a drainage sheet against your waterproofed retaining wall. We also usually wrap the pipe with geotextile fabric or buy “socked” pipe. Please work from a flat area on the uphill side with your digger, please bench it down to make it safe, make sure your trench floor itself has fall to prevent ponding around your foundations, and good luck mate!
I think he's digging it by hand.
@@mezanian crickey That’s gonna take weeks!
Thanks for your expert advice to our mutual friend. It’s thoughtful and very beneficial. To not do it correctly and safely would be a waste of time and effort. Don’t ask me how I know, lol.
@@garyfairbrother5532 I have repaired hodge jobs before, it costs more than the original job, and structural damage may occur. It’s gonna be tricky when underpinning the wall.
@@ericaltmann5711 knowing what you do of his well thought out plan, how much do you think scaling back the depth of the excavation by a few inches or more would lessen the chance of destabilizing the structure without compromising too much, the desired results he is going for???
Your relaxed attitude is what keeps viewers watching. We can all learn from your philosophy to enjoy each day as it comes. Much less stress when you don’t set deadlines👏🏻
I agree. I am learning to ‘live on the moment’ from you, Martijn.
Well said.
The cowbells, the wind in the trees, the flames, the mortar, the art work, the stones; it’s all so beautiful. I just love being a weekly addicted witness.
Agree 100% - it's heavenly
Perfect comment.
Thanks Linda,Jan,Kathy. We are so lucky to have this weekly feeling. All thanks to Martijn.
Nicely put.
Its immersive tranquility is a cathartic weekly reset for sure.
Me too
Your tent is one good tent. The high winds hardly bother it (relatively speaking that is). High quality construction. The only thing you apparently know. I have been watching for quite a while now. At one time I was sort of thinking that you were too cool for school, but now think you are the real deal. I very unique person. All your set pieces are beautifully done. Excellent cinematography, great editing, good sound, good music, etc. I prefer your episodes to any episodic tv show there is. Look forward to it each week.
It is nice to see someone working without a “timeline”. So many UA-camrs work with fake timelines to create fake stress. You have a much more organic approach to this project, which is refreshing. Plus you will be able to “take in” every step and this will be much more fulfilling!
Some of us are a wee bit concerned about Martijn have a watertight building for winter. Even if kthere are no linings etc. Snow is no place fir long term tents.
It is infectious even across the screen and time how you seem to have so much joy doing stonewalls! I mean, even when you were building the picnic table area, you seem to revel in stacking the stones and fitting them together.
Thanks Martijn. I love that you have released this latest video a day earlier than you usually do. It is perfect timing for a relaxing Sunday evening.
Yes, perfect way to end the weekend.
Yes, it has a cathartic effect on the psyche, especially on a Sunday. But, but no matter when the immersion occurs, it provides that precious tranquility and reset.
I just love the sound of the cow bells and the early morning views So glad that the cottage is about ready for the stones to be placed back on the roof. Your planning around the seasons has been well done. Love that you have different people coming to help you and the artists recording the area. Such a stunning channel. Thank you Martjin for sharing your journey with us. 💖
It's very difficult to complete work and also put out these long and detailed vlogs. I'm sure I speak for many of your subscribers when I say "the journey you are sharing is amazing and greatly appreciated".
What an artist you are! Photography, building, restoring with a gifted eye for beauty. Putting the window on the roof had me on the edge of my seat. I pray the weather holds in time for you to complete what needs to be done before the snow flies. Your life is truly well spent and I am blessed to have been on earth during your tenure. Thanks for sharing the wealth of all your many talents.
Well said!!!💕💖♥️
Well said indeed. Diepe buiging voor jou. Het is puur genieten Martijn. 🙏😊
Wow, 9 minutes ago. Ready to go to sleep 11.30 pm Sunday night here in New Zealand. Can't possibly now, a new post by Martijn.
9.45 pm on the Gold Coast so I jumped into bed, snuggled down and went to Martijns for an hour. Always a treat.
Im a stone mason from New York. Your doing a great job. Im very envious of your life style. My father is from le Marche Italy and I’ve been there many times. Watching you forage for mushrooms and seeing you rehab your homestead is awesome. I wish I could help.
He might welcome your help 🙂 Saluti from another marchigiano in America 🇮🇹
@@merricc6911 where are you from? My father is from Corinaldo Ancona.
Where to start: My home is under a COVID invasion and UA-cam was the only thing keeping me entertained. It was serving up dreck until one day I got suggested Mr. Doolaard's first cabin video. What a perfect way to spend the time on the mend. I wondered though... Do folks have any idea how much work he puts into the videos? The production values are a wonder in themselves and reflect the care and pace of his cabin work. The subtext, be it intentional or not is that one should take the time to savor and live even if things are not completed yet at the same time, taking pains to do good work. Be it halting his walk to reposition the camera multiple times or pausing work to record a meal preparation, the "Zen" of his and thus our experience is priceless. I can give no greater example of the goodness of this than to relate that watching him bake bread caused me to crave a crusty loaf when my appetite returned so in Martijn Style I abandoned measuring to the tenth of a gram the flour, water, salt and yeast and just put my dough together in a bowl by hand and eye. It ended up being one of my best loaves ever. Many thanks for this and all the other positive aspects of your work.
I laughed like a little kid when your face popped up out of that tent opening for the chimney!! The back lighting on the trees...the colors....the happy cows...the birds chirping...bread....potatoes...that stone wall looks great...sure does look cold! God bless you.
First I heard a really ugly sounding wind chime and finally realized it was the neighbor's cows wandering nearby. They I thought your roof was all wrong and would leak terribly where it didn't extend over the walls, then you explained it. That keeps happening as I watch your videos on this project. It is marvelous how you have sorted it out to honor the past, meet local requirements and still suit your needs/taste/abilities. I love this series because it's always a learning opportunity.
This all says a lot more about you than it does about Martijn......!!
I find it's usually better to just assume that people know what they're doing, rather than assuming that they don't ..!
...and IF it turns out that he doesn't, then so what!? He's a complete stranger - and there are seven billion of us on the planet! You can't stress about everyone .....!
I love the sound of the cow bells…
@@andymccabe6712 I wasn't. I guess it was an awkward attempt to show my admiration for his research, work ethic & dedication. I was not looking for a stranger to chastise me.
@@ldg2655 yes! They make a rather harsh wind-chime but once identified, are a pleasant way to announce visitors.
I caught your videos the third week you had posted. I haven’t missed a week yet. The serenity and peace I feel when I watch your videos is a bit of heaven for me.
To duplicate the intricate mosaic tetris using the random rubble of stones has got to be very satisfying indeed for an artist such as yourself and your practice on the table set helped you to perfect the technique. Very appealing when someone gets it right, and that’s seldom the case. Were I to help with anything that suits me on this project it would be this. Hope you find the flat face stones you need without too much foraging. Also nice to see this ruggedness of the masonry contrasted so well against the setting in Rik’s paintings.
Unreal how these vlogs offer so much immersive tranquility. It’s a cathartic effect on the psyche that is profound, allowing us to retreat, rest, and reset.
Hi Martijn, please do not feel pressure to start foundation work if the time is not right. The content of working on your garden, small projects, walks in nature and visiting neighbours or local towns is just as perfect.
You must also allow yourself time off to visit family and friends away from the cabin. Also tent living in winter will be an experience in itself!
All the best, Christian.
Oh man, the wall is going to look really good, especially with the partially hidden roof. Crazy good design.
Some of your visitors had hit it on the nose in that saying it’s like living in a dream. Those cows are so fit and strong up and down and I love their melodies. I must say you have impeccable tastes not just in your visions but your overall style. I look forward every week to be a part of your world so I can smile and say out loud “The Cows!” Makes me laugh every time. I know your busy but make these videos an hour long. All the best to you and your projects. 😊
Your friend is a wonderful artist. Wish you would show us his finished works. Feeling overwhelmed by your next project with the walls. Starting to feel sorry for you. Much love, admiration and respect. After my dad died 30 years ago, I began to say that they just don't make them like my dad anymore. I was wrong,
Good evening Martin. My name is Marc and I’ve been watching your progress eagerly for quite sometime now. My mother is 81 and we look forward to each and every “next time” on our Sundays together. I introduced her to the world of UA-cam with your channel and she’s hooked! I live in south east Texas near the Louisiana border down on the gulf in a small town called Port Neches. I also have a cabin and some acres in the heart of the east Texas Piney Woods where I grew up. It’s called the Big Thicket. Your way of life really strikes home with me. Hard work mixed with clear thinking and slow steady hands. It’s an amazing place there where you live! We enjoy your walks, drives to town, explorations of other mountains and the families that you meet there. I enjoy it most when you hike over to the opposite side where the hermit priest lives and where you take meals sometimes on that rocky bluff overlooking the valley below. It’s nice to see those who visit you. Friends both new and old helping each other. It’s wholesome and cleansing to the soul. It has been a wonderful treat to be part of your world and to see the steady move forward. It’s hard to film, edit, work, cook and live normally, but you seem to have good balance for it all. We really appreciate being a small part of your world so far away. Thank you Martin. P.S. we watched your two years on a bike and were blown away! You truly are living how so many of us wish we could.
“If you don’t have a plan, you just have a feeling that it just takes to long” shooting out pearls of mental jewels Martijn. The transformation is amazing. Especially enjoy when you step back for a pause, and breath in the satisfaction of your efforts. 🎉
What he said was "planning." What he meant was "schedule." He has a plan; he doesn't have a schedule, so it feels like it is taking too long.
@@madtrout1724 Thank you Mad Trout for that explanation. Now I understand what he meant. It's much clearer. Thanks again🥰👍
when you think about the patience and skill needed to put up those original dry stone walls, it really brings into perspective the people who built all over those mountains. incredible people, great builders. it seems so tedious, but their handiwork has lasted hundreds of years in mountain climates. a lot of modern buildings would have long since fallen in. yet these walls stand.
An artist, a writer and an architect/builder….three renaissance men on a mountain top!
That is the most laminated roof structure ever! No end to the layers.
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I really love your videos. They are my once in a week meditation :) Every sunday or monday when I wake up, I open UA-cam and check out if a new vid is released. There's really something special of you embracing the life of being your own master. It needs work, dedication and a capability to enjoy solitude. It's not the same thing as "being lonely", but enjoying being on your own.
So, greetings from Finland! Really looking forward for your next video!
Ps. I'm a musician with my own studio. I'd be happy to make you some royalty free music for your videos, free of charge of course! I'll send you a link where you can listen to my music, or I'll make a showcase demo song for you.
53 min video!! Oh...I'm happy..Best way to end a Sunday night..Thank You! Martijn..
So now I can start a new week! No more Monday sickness! Thanks a million, Martijn!❤
I'm in awe at Martijn's recently learned walling skills. Such a beautiful end result.
Rik is a beautiful painter.
Just finished your 2 years on a bike videos. Great watch, I quite enjoyed the story telling aspect of them
Thank you for sharing those moments where your friend was painting alongside and those canvases. Really loved that oil painting that he did capturing house and the mountains
Morning Martijn from the US … pleasant surprise… you uploaded your video on Sunday… I don’t know but for me Sunday morning sipping tea is a perfect one for me 👍👍
Do those cow bells not drive you a little crazy? I guess you are probably used to them and they may not be so “loud” there in the open air. Your work is looking great. You are a real craftsman!
I feel sorry for the poor cows who have the bells around their necks! But I suppose since there are wolves in the area it’s to ward them off and ensure the shepherds know where they are at all times? We had smaller bells on a few of our cows when my grandfather was alive that liked to get into other pastures they weren’t supposed to be in.
Anyway, I think the cow bells sound is more healthy than the city traffic sound.
Having experienced them they are the most wonderful sound. Tragic drives me crazy.
I was thinking more that they must drive the poor gentle cows crazy
@@clairemcconway6266 , and they do.
We might be overwhelmed by our emotion, hearing these bells in the mountains, but for the cows it must be a horror hearing them even when they eat..
A silence GPS will do the job, although not feels like the sound of tradition, it would be healthy for everyone. :)
Great episode, 'a walk through the fog' was a real treat, together with the music it formed such a magical sequence!
I missed your videos making coffee in the morning!
Always in awe at your tenacity, determination, patience and presence. Truly enjoyed your walk through the fog with your friend. Thank you...
Once again, your scenery shots in the video have brought me to tears.........sheer beauty! I also enjoy the construction part very much. In another life, I was a builder. I am an 84-year-old lady. Thank you so much!
Martin , your dedication to your project is admirable. I have little self discipline although I love to work outside, I get little chance to do that. The mountain side home you've chosen to rebuild is going to be such a lovely place of peace and the surrounding area is absolutely blessed with this lovely energy one that is peaceful. Winter is upon us both and I am behind on my project which pales compared to yours. I continue to be amazed at what we say in my country "Putting your nose to the grindstone" and working everyday from sun up to sun down. I am looking forward to see how things get buttoned down and keeping you warm and sufficently happy over the long winter months. I hope you get a light winter. I however, went through one of the worst winters on record in my state. I continue to be amazed at your dedication...it keeps me inspired to work on mine a bit more steady and stop thinking my back hurts or I've picked up something to heavy because I didn't think smart and prepare how to lift it to not hurt myself. I feel the heavy dew in the mornings and soon the leaves will fall and I have a door that needs repair and I'm still trying to figure out how to fix it the best way. My husky loves to let himself out but putting his weight on the door and pop it open and in some winter night that would not be acceptable...but alas, he looks at me as if to say " when I have to go out, I have to go". That I understand, if only he'd learn to shut the door.
Hi Martin, As a retired building contractor from the Orange County and Los Angeles counties of California I too agree with the ideas and cautions from Peter Gledhill and Eric Altmann. I've had to dig out under walls and pour about four foot sections at a time with two foot of rebar bent 90 degrees and sticking out of the end so as to be lapped into the next concrete pour. I would advise against opening the ground this late in the year. Nothing is worst than getting a long trench open, like you'll need, then have rain or snow fall and have a muddy pit that will become a nightmare for you. I would like to encourage you to wait until spring after the ground is no longer frozen, before digging. IF you don't get rain in the Fall months, working from inside and digging out one section at a time pouring it and moving to the next section may work. If you go from having NO rain, to having snow and the ground freezes that may work in your favor working from the inside in sections. Then to water proof that wall wait till Summer to open the ground and waterproof the foundation. I came across another video today that may be of interest to you that could be an answer to several issues. A cistern poured in place that would double as your wall's foundation, no need for exterior wall waterproofing and eliminating the worry of frozen water pipes to the house. Rain water collection from the roof could be an additional benefit to both the house and homestead/garden. ua-cam.com/video/fvD6kwwOofE/v-deo.html I hope this is helpful.
Che bello vedere questi video mi danno tanta serenità e la speranza che lavorare con tanta determinazione, forza ed amore porti a qualche cosa di buono. Grazie per l insegnamento che ci lasci.
Ben detto Laura, sono assolutamente d'accordo con te 😘
Great mindset…..”Always have to see the positive side of it”
Words to live by…❤
Gonna make some enemies here: Can we talk cow bells? Our neighbour here in Canada had a few head with bells on about 200 meters away as the crow flies. Drove me crazy. I moved to the country for peace and quiet. Nope. So I got even. I put up a few wind chimes. Lol. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
I love the ambience of the cow bells in the background, it just adds something ;)
i"m impressed and happy to see that you care how the final project will look,very nice job, enjoy watching your videos
Those cow bells would drive me insane!,,!,,,,!!,!,!,!!
I am really enjoying the SUNDAY uploads
This is my weekly therapy
How I love the cowbells, music for me, and seeing the cows towards the end of the episode. Oh my, always I can anticipate seeing Such incredible beauty that I feel so grateful to experience every Sunday. With my slight Van Gogh obsession, I somehow am able to step into your imagery with my own filtered sense, and thus each scene becomes an extraordinary painting, a masterpiece. You are the quintessential artist here, you give us another world every week. Magical. Thank you Martijn. 🙏
Love to start my week with you. The roof is coming along and the skylight is beautiful. I like the vision you have for the cabin, but the time involved is unbelievable. I learn something from you each week. Your work reminds me that taking your time to achieve your goal gives you greater satisfaction.
It also manages to elevate the quality of the end result. That’s why enjoying the process of the plan is so important!!! When the process itself is celebrated the results can become magical in mood and appearance. Cheers to you and company Martjin.
Du Québec, Canada, regarder ta vidéo, c'est mon petit plaisir du dimanche matin! From Quebec, Canada, watching your video, it's my little sunday morning pleasure !
Hi martijn my english is bad and i use a translator sorry i have always followed you and when your videos come out it is a real pleasure i would like to compliment you for all the work you are doing, your work will remain in history THANK YOU.
Thanks once again. Such patience and perfection is needed and a certain personality of course. You have this in heaps Martijn! I’m glad to see you getting some help now and again its needed that’s for sure. Best wishes from the UK.
This is one channel that’s worthy of our support 🙏
The artist really captured just how beautiful your landscape is,absolutely beautiful…You’ve come a long way,pretty amazing job! Very impressive hard work .. In the end it’s going to look beautiful.. 😊
When is your next video #38 I enjoy watching the progress of your videos….
Prachtig om te zien Martijn. Strak werk!
Misty mountains, Friends and helpers, good conversation and hard work. The wall raising is truly a complex puzzle! Here's hoping favorable weather conditions remain for longer than you expect! Peace!
The wall is like an intuitive puzzle..piecing it to make it look like the old wall...imagine building from scratch.. lots of work but a labour of love...til next time..thanks for sharing..🌲🦋🌲
I am in Puerto Rico, and I finally got more diesel, will indulge in watching you grown in your peaceful spot on earth. Blessings to all
The amount of thought and sheer hard work gone into the roof is so amazing and admirable. You are leaving a legacy for whoever will live on this land in the future. Inspirational and so enjoyable to watch each week. :)
Your videos bring moments of peace and tranquility. However, then there is the truth about the hard work. Reminds me of an old saying........"I love hard work....I can sit and watch it all day". Keep smiling.
What a relaxing video this week! Your stone stacking is looking very nice. Everything you do is with an artistic touch. 😊 Your morning talk to us about not putting heavy demands on yourself, with strict timetable, so you can enjoy your journey in the project was near magical. Oh, if everyone had your way of living this world would be in such a better place. You are living life as if it were a dance. Loved the way you shared your smile to the camera this week. 😄
Your cabin is beginning to show us what you had in your thoughts all along and it is very nice. I hope your week is going well and things fall into place in your favor. Stay safe. 💚 from Texas
Hi Martijn, That wall looks gorgeous!!! I like the fact that you are taking your time because haste makes waste. Working at a slower pace reduces mistakes and the chances that you'll have to take things apart and start over. So slow and steady wins the race👍🥰 Loved the drone shots and the beautiful cows and their bells. Take care friend and be safe 💖♥️💚
I can’t imagine how gratifying it will be to see your finished work on the cabin (house?)! I love the content on your channel.
great sunday evening treat
When it was windy in Scotland when my children were young I remember they became extra energetic & excitable taking them to & from school, lovely memories. Thank you for a great video today Martijn. Blessings 🙏
Love how you work. Just steady as she goes! No rushing, just steady progress. Rick's art work is stunning and the picture of the you at the the picnic table at night with the fire, and sky was spectacular. I really appreciate your videos.
Your story and journey are so many things. Inspiring, commendable, extraordinary, beautiful, spiritual...the list goes on. I so enjoy your journey and wish you all the best in this amazing adventure and I live vicariously through you and all your beautiful projects. Btw, I absolutely love the cows and their melodious bells!
Ditto
You are my NEW favorite young Clint Eastwood...you look Like him! Love your style. Love your videos. As other viewer said...im addictive to your videos...love all the details of that beautifull and authentic place.
Great to awaken to your next video to start the week….morning on east coast of the US. Weather here changing too…crisp fall air, decreasing sunlight as if a shade was pulled down. That fog mist is like an enveloping hand reaching every possible landscape in layers of visible vapor….so much like the layers of this incredible physical roof you’ve created. Trusted friends at the right moment for the excavation before more weather sets in seems appropriate at this time. Coincidentally, it’s just like the world situation of calling upon friends to better the outcome, even when it takes such time to move forward with precision.
So nice to hear you two speak Dutch to each other. 😊
Hi Martijn! About drying concrete, you need to be careful with those heaters, depending the type of cement you will use. Concrete releases heat when drying, so usually we use water and sometimes even ice, to keep it cool, and without cracks and fractures. If you use heaters, you may remove all water from the concrete and prevent it from having a proper cure time. I'd say you can work it during winter with no concern about drying it with heaters. Just keep it wet and cool.
u r not right. winter in italy mountain means freezing. and u cant pour concrete then.
@@ferosmatana1376 in the underground, inside a closed cabin? I doubt it.
Anyway, you should not dry concrete when curing it, it's not safe and you are risking compromise the structure.
@@vinirsouza a. MD said firstly he should finish it from outside. b. it is not completely underground + openings r not properly closed + building is not insulated + no heating inside. = when freezing outside means highly possible freezing inside. again, it is italian mountains.
btw what do u mean "do not dry concrete when curing"?
@@ferosmatana1376 concrete is an exothermic reaction, i.e., it will produce heat as result, liberating energy. We need to keep it cool, or it will crack. That's why we need to keep its surface wet or cool.
The whole process takes around 28 days and it's called "concrete cure".
Hats off to you for staying consistant. I know this isn't easy and motivation isn't always there. Still pushing on!
Thank you for a lovely new video. That roof has the most structural layers ever - and now you said the next layer is sheet metal, and then the stones ? Will there be some way to stop the stones sliding down as metal is slippery ? Just a thought - will be watching next week for how this goes ! I hope the weather will hold out long enough for you to finish all the cement work ! Building work ALWAYS takes longer than anticipated, I'm just an old lady now but I was the chief helper & 'director of proceedings' on many a building project over my lifetime, my last one in PA from an old dilapidated 1845 house, into a cozy place, all on my own, after my divorce (some help from builders with the worst jobs). That home was sold & now retired in NJ, no more big projects !
But it is an adventure feeling 'involved' as a spectator on this project. Great stuff !
Hello Veronica. I have had the very same thoughts on replacing the stones onto metal every since Martijn mentioned it in previous video. I envision the same way you do, the stones sliding down the metal. I'm thinking Martijn has an idea and has yet to explain it. 😊 I look forward to seeing that one. I enjoy his videos very much. They are my chocolate, wine, and cheese time of my week....total body and mind relaxation! 😊
💚from Texas
Off to bed and you appear. There goes my sleep as I try and watch your video twice so I am happy I’ve seen everything…..
Greetings from Kenya 🇰🇪 😀 😊
Wat ontzettend leuk om je in Arie zijn ‘Over Routines” podcast te horen. Extra rondje gereden om het hele verhaal te kunnen horen. 🚗
Bedankt voor de tip! Zó opgezocht en later zal ik naar de verhaal luisteren 🥰
Does anyone else feel sorry for those poor cows having to listen to those bells. I feel sorry for them. Aside of my moaning for the cows, I love this channel. It is amazing what you have done so far.
I do. This is the only thing I don't like. It stresses me out. The rest is just wonderful. But there is nothing he can do. At least these animals are free eating grass in the mountains and not tabulated in small spaces. I was in the Netherlands, and some farmers kept them with winter coats to avoid the cold weather outside. Europe is very different from other continents. I love it in many ways. ❤
Good morning my friend, beautiful work
Beautiful. Stunning and fascinating videos. In fact these aren't videos, they are pieces of art, each and every one.
Best part of my week!! ♥Time to sit back and relax...
22:30 “&@#%!” 😂 God I love these videos. Rewatch multiple times while waiting for the next one 🫶
Beautiful blue-clotted sky! The roof is far more complex than I ever imagined, a sturdy work of art! Great job, Martjin 🙏
As always love every minute. I had a good laugh when you opened the cheese and giggled with joy!
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You have a corner of paradise ✨️ 💙
Im finding myself more and more productive over the weekend thanks to your videos. Thanks again Martijn
I always have a few seconds of sadness when "thanks for watching. See you next week" comes on the screen. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Hello from the mountains near Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. It's been a pleasure to watch you every week. Long life to you.
Great video Martijn. Extremely big job. Partnering with a local professional with the equipment may get you to your due date. Enjoy the journey!!!
Likely to be digging into rock , or very rocky ground . I would have thought.
Which will require heavy equipment
I love how you make your own 3d models. To mix history with future like this, it's interesting to see your ideas with the old structure.
I am lifting my house as we speak and putting in a new foundation. Your meticulous nature will serve you well. Best of luck and thank you for sharing your adventure.
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kinetic energy! You express a very even disposition. I found it eye catching when you explained and expressed how the wind storm fires you up! Very fun🪚🔨🛠🪓🪜
Your stonework looks amazing. What a backbreaking job you've had building your beautiful homestead, and you put your heart into it without complaint. Bravo!!! ~ Mrs. C.
Its amazing the amount of knowledge that you have. I enjoy watching you and listening to the cow bells. You really have a slice of heaven.
What a great way to start your video
Stone walls are so beautiful. My grade school in upstate NY was all stone. I love to watch your channel. Thank you.
I’m a watercolorist and I really admire Rick’s wc, a lovely nice, loose style.
I Love that youre Not complaining and have time to enjoy!!your Work and nature💞and Friends! Thanks for giving such a wonderful example how life should be appreciated!💞