56. Big Decision Made - Living Alone in Wales (May 2024)
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- It's been a week of rain, waterfalls, illness and making big decisions.
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07:38 - 09:58 The Protagonist by Howard Harper Barnes
Video Journal about life in Wales after living in London for 20 years. With dreams of growing food and flowers on a smallholding / homestead. Aiming to become fitter and healthier in my 50s.
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You have terrific taste in music Sean some beautiful tracks 🙏
Love the music you choose for your videos Sean.
I like the music 😊
I’m glad you are moving on from that allotment, it was too much work, too remote and a distraction from the path of destiny, so good riddance.
I resisted “suggesting “ anything more about it, it was a rubbish heap with few rewards.
I’m genuinely relieved that you are moving on from it.
Cheers
Always great music!
You do whatever you think is best for yourself. It’s your life and dreams not anyone else. Just because you share part of your life on UA-cam doesn’t mean you are accountable to anyone but yourself. If giving up the allotment and getting a piece of land that is more convenient for you then go for it.
Well said. Sometimes in life you get to an age when it's time to put yourself first... in a non-selfish way.
Another great video Sean but I do worry sometimes that you are overthinking things stop worrying about what other people say and do what you want to do. I think you made the right decision to give up the Allotment as it looks very hard work for one person, if the piece of land that you’re hoping to get falls through, why don’t you just get yourself some containers and grow your own veg in your back garden I had an Allotment and had to give it up, but I’ve never got a load of containers, potatoes and buckets and I can grow as much as I want to eat and life a lot easier
Sad to hear about you giving up your allotment, but it is your decision. It needs alot of work doing on it.Your health is more important why make yourself ill doing it. Your idea of renting or buying some land in the near future I think is a good idea. Would it be possible to put your shed for storage. In your back garden at the side of the house.just past your kitchen window. Do you use your back gate.leant against that ,cover with tarpaulin. Loved the music you showing the waterfall. Had to laugh at the word Celtic in Welsh meaning Sausage. 😂 Hope you are feeling better, now the sun has his hat on. 😊
I think giving up the allotment is a good idea. It was in very poor condition, hope this piece of property works out for you and you have a nice shed already. Best wishes!
Totally agree,sometimes in life a dream turns out to be just that. Old saying be careful what you wish for. I have a big sized garden bought it 22 years ago.always been a hard work with weeds brambles nettles etc.as you get older you think is it worth it sadly. In 53 old fella 64.saying that I'm growing, or trying to grow loads of veg this year.
It's hard to accept one's limitations as one gets older, so well done you. Life is for living & enjoying, not for slogging away for the sake of it. I am now 77 & it hasn't been easy to accept changes in my lifestyle
But, Marion, you are accepting the changes and that is what's important! Words of wisdom! Resist obsessing what you've lost, or can't do, but focus on all that you currently are and have! I will be 70 next year, and - as a registered nurse - a lot of my job as an orthopaedic nurse is helping people to do just that: accepting life as it is in the here and now. See your glass as half full, not half empty! God bless you!
I just turned 30 and people in this community are teaching me so much from their life and their comments … this is something else il add to my list of learning .. currently don’t have a clue what I’m doing or were I’m going but I hope that is part of the journey
Same for me - 74 now and finding it difficult to get things done in my garden that need doing. I'm in Queensland. I can only do about half an hour at a time.
I have a hard time hosting my extrovert sister. She has to be on the move all the time so doesn't stay more than 3 days, but I feel like a zombie for 3 days after she leaves.
It's your channel Sean, we just come along for the ride, do what you want, I love whatever you do.
I am so pleased with your decision, it would have been a lot of work and it takes a toll on the old bod, take care of yourself first and do what's right for you.
Glad your feeling better and good to see you, wishing you the best of health. Looking forward to the next one!!
Oh Sean you have made such a wise decision to not take on that allotment, you would been absolutely exhausted by the time you had cleared all that rubbish away, I have to admit my heart sank each time I saw it. Life is short, getting a small plot you can enjoy is a much better idea, you will look forward to going there and it will be so enjoyable instead of cleaning up someone else’s mess, I think you are making a wonderful garden at home it gets more and more lovely each week. You have lots to look forward to! ❤🇦🇺 Carol
I know the feeling of thinking I need to keep up to show everyone that I still have value. I would probably not have a garden this year, just because I feel like not having one, but then they (family and others) will start with the old woman can’t keep up. I am 74 and would like to do other things now and yes I have other things I would like to do. Now I am hearing things from them like, we will never let you go to a nursing home, mom. I don’t know where they get that idea. Is it because I want to change my routines ? I don’t need to make big gardens or cook lots of food. I have other things I want to do now. Some solitude and peace would be wonderful. Does anyone else feel that way?
I hear you. I had a "friend" that stopped talking to me when lockdowns were lifted because a family member told her I don't go out anywhere or do anything!! I live on my own & have got used to my own company over the years as I had to. That's not to say I don't go out with friends occasionally. However, lockdown hit others, like my family & friends, & they couldn't cope. They then saw I hardly go out & decided I was the one not coping & started making all sorts up about me! My niece had arranged for me to join different coffee afternoons & "clubs", but at least she actually listened to me. When I explained I do go out, but can only meet friends when they are actually free as they have families & children/grandchildren & I cannot demand they see me every week, she understood. I told her the only thing covid did for me was highlight how little I do go out socialising & how much time I spend on my own, but after all the years doing so, I'm ok with it, but everyone else isn't. The daft thing is, when I was first on my own many years ago, I rang my sister & brother & told them how lonely I was. They didn't understand & nothing changed & I realised I had to adjust, which is what I did. Funny how after years & after covid they were the ones not comfortable with my life🤷♀️🤣🤣 Even funnier when it was actually my sister that would only go shopping & wouldn't go out anywhere, even when my niece (her daughter) & I would go for lunch or evening meal, she wouldn't come with us, but I was the one with the problem....work that one out😂😂 Funny how none of them offered to go out with me or invite me round to their house for a chat or dinner too🤷♀️😂😂 I'm still doing what I want, when I want, but my sister couldn't cope with that either & stopped talking to me! She's 12 yrs older than me & always tried to tell me what to do, I guess she couldn't cope with me having my own mind🤪😂 You do what you want to do for as long as you can. It reminds me of the film Mrs Caldicots Cabbage War 😂😂😂😂
@@Angel-002 I have always been a bit of an introvert but because of Covid and my husband who has heart issues and diabetes I felt I could not take chances. We have ALL our vaccinations and I have kids who still tried to keep us from getting vaccinated. I worked in Nursing for over 30 years I actually know what I am doing. I think I am happier when they just leave me alone. I love them very much but I also know them very well and they need to attend to their own issues. Sorry didn’t mean to sound rude or mean. I like having time for me and so does my husband.They just need to direct their own lives not ours. Have a great day.
Yes, I feel that way. I need to think more about it. Thanks for bringing this up.
yes i do and im the same age
The allotment would be a challenge to anyone Sean. I don't blame you for giving it up. Your garden looks lovely. 😍
You live in a lovely environment, the walkways by the river, quiet little towns, no congestion like the cities, what a blessing. the picture of the tulips, the tea towels and the blue sky is lovely. A piece of paradise.
Okay, I'm just gonna say it... thank goodness you're giving up that bloody allotment! Sorry, not sorry 😜
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😂😂😂 the only thing it would be great for goats 🐐 They love climbing 😂
Agree wholeheartedly! Well said! Sean, as they say, you do you…..
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I 100% agree with this comment lol
Your wall looks lovely with tulips, and daffodils and flowers. However far you wander it's the home garden that gives you the greatest reward.
If you overdo your knees you will end up with both knee replacements like mine (I’m ten years your senior). You are a level headed bright man so I’m sure you will make the right decision on the allotment. Thank you for your candor and well done video.
That allotment looked like hard work. At 50 I think you probably know your own mind by now. You are right to make decisions that absolutely suit you and change your mind when needs be. Love the channel Sean and thanks for sharing some of your new life in Wales.
Sean I’ve been watching UA-cam since it first came to be and I even once had a channel for 6 years of my own so please hear me when I say .. pay no mind to the people who knit pick things like your music in your videos or anything else. Your channel is very unique and the way it is now is why so many people follow you and enjoy it. Don’t try to be like everyone else because we have so many people who are the same nowa days and there is only one of you and that in of itself is very hard to come by nowa days and very unique. I look forward to the days when you upload and I even find myself rewatching your videos when I’m relaxing .. it feels like I’m watching a old tv show from back in the day but modern and genuine and I love it. So please don’t change and try your best to ignore those people who like to complain. It gets you nowhere and you will never please everyone so stick to what you know and what you want to do. We are here to watch and follow along with you and what you come up.
Just had my knee replacement surgery on Monday last week and sitting here feeling sorry for myself with pain and living alone struggling to manage, when your video popped up. It certainly couldn't have come at a better time. I can't actually do any walking yet but your video is inspiring. Thank you for taking the trouble and time to make your calming beautiful videos. I am still in pain but thanks to you I feel a bit happier. 🙏
Sandra love and light to you ❤️❤️
I have had both knees done ,and once you get over the first month , you will start to feel the benefit .Force yourself to move about ,don’t sit all the time and go up and down stairs .Thats what I did and it’s sore but it will get better .Keep moving ,good luck .
Get well soon. There are more videos on my second channel @seanjcameron
Bless you Sandra, eventually a knee replacement is on the cards for me 59 at the moment so I’ve to wait a bit longer for one.
I had a full hip replacement a year ago due to an accident,try to keep moving a little at time you will get there I understand that pain .Wish you well xx
Re allotment: can't do it, won't do it!😊 My heart sunk when i first saw it. Theres a better patch elsewhere im sure .
I don't blame you giving up the allotment, it looked more like a tip to be fair. I hope you get the land that you're interested in 😊
Hi Sean, I’m a 67 year old woman watching from Delaware, USA. I enjoy your videos very much and I thank you for that. I’ve always enjoyed a rainy day, cloudy day, snowy day even more than 80 degrees and sunny. I’m intrigued with your Country and fantasize how it might be to live there. I am a homebody by nature and love the country feel but sadly, where I live has become over run with aggressive people and traffic. Keep making videos your way. Don’t listen to the people wanting you to change to suit them. How rude people can be! Thank you, Sean, for showing me around your Wales.
I'm so envious of people who have rain. I'm sure I would get tired of it if I had it day after day, but for the last 2 years I've been dragging the hose around.
The music is called the protagonist by howard harper barnes. Beautiful.
I have thought that I wouldn’t have taken that plot!! You could grow enough veg for yourself in containers in your garden maybe? I grow a lot in containers.
Well done Sean, you've had time to reflect after a hectic few months, and decided to do what's best for yourself. I am one of those annoying 70+ year olds whose energy levels are still far too high. I used to have an allotment and gave it up to rent private land, I seemed to be surrounded by wannabe allotment gardeners who only grew dandelions, rosebay willow herb, thistles and nettles. these seeded and loved my clear soil. Since moving to Wales I am trying to be content with a small garden. I am growing vertically to make the most of my space. There are no allotments close by so I am able to avoid temptation. Enjoy your own space and move onwards at a pace that suits you, I hope that the land that you viewed is workable.
Dear Sean, It saddens me to hear you mention about some of the comments regarding your feeling old. No two people are alike and comparing one body to another is failing to understand this fact. I mentioned before in a comment on my having Fibromyalgia. I have had it since I was 30 and am now 67. For the first 3 months I couldn’t walk. Little by little, baby step by baby step for the next year I gradually was walking normal again. Each day I added a few minutes to what was a very short walk until in time became longer and longer walks. Now I am on average walking about 3 miles a day to keep for the most part my Fibromyalgia ay bay. There are still though times when I hit a wall and am down for a while. Folks who don’t live with chronic autoimmune issues are unaware of the challenge of strength it entails to manage. I believe in you, support you and respect how you feel.
Aw, bless you. It's awful suffering with so much pain for all this time, but well done being positive & managing to push through. It must have been scary when you were so young & not being able to walk & do things. Sometimes people don't realise until they go through the same thing. Determination & positivity got you through it & shows what a strong character you are. Hope you are proud of yourself. Give yourself time on the days you can't do as much & look after yourself. 💕
@@Angel-002 Thank you so much for your kind and uplifting words! They touch me deeply and I feel reflect the loving compassionate person I believe you to be. I do have to say that I owe everything to God in that it is through his strength, grace and love that has carried me all these years. I am blessed beyond words. And I am grateful for your understanding and encouragement and for reaching out to me. May God bless and keep you! ❤️🕊
@@carencassidy2359 Aw thank you for taking the time to reply & say such nice & generous things about me! You have been through so much & I'm glad you have the strength & found faith to help you get through it all. I hope you have love & support from family & friends to help you when you still have bad days & hit a bump in the road. We all try & do the best we can & life can be a struggle at times, but it's nice to know you have support & kindness if & when you need it. All any of us can do, is take one day at a time. Look after yourself💕
I lived my whole life with autoimmune issues in a downward spiral. Two years ago I hit rock bottom. I couldn't walk, had been housebound for 4 years, needed constant support, even my food cutting up. So I took the plunge to go carnivore. Within weeks I was mobile, I'm now backtpplaying musical instruments, my auto immune (inflammatory) conditions including T2 diabetes gone. I hope you find your own way out. I just wished I had discovered this when I was younger.
Hello from North Carolina, USA
If you have knee or foot issues, arthritis, or fibromylgia, walking or doing lots of exercise is very difficult. People that don't health issues don't understand what it is like. It isn't so much your age, but what physical shape you are in.
You do what works for you.😊
Hi Sean , I injoyed your video thismorning, the waterfall and music went beautiful together so relaxing, your flower tubs looks beautiful, and you go with your gut feeling about the allotment, I did think it was going to be a big job, glad your looking after yourself , and on the mend health ways.
If you get the farmers land, you could keep a couple of chickens for eggs. Good pest control
Do whats right for you..ill be cheering on the sidelines
When you mentioned feeling old I completly know where your coming from I'm now 50 and while I'm active and still doing things My back is made of butter these days...don't push it to much enjoy doing what you love Sir.
Thank you for writing. I'm 76 and things hurt I didn't know I had! I still love my small garden, but it is getting harder to keep up!
I heard somewhere that used tea bags were good to go over drainage holes. They let the water out but keep the nutrients from the compost in apparently.
Great idea!
Also coffee filters!
I was astounded at the awful condition of the allotment when you showed us in the beginning. I agree that it looked like a tip. I was wondering how you would have any time to actually grow anything. I thought surely your growing season would be gone before you got rid of all the trash and toxic stuff there.
I truly think they should pay him to clean up that disgusting dump of what they call an “allotment “!
The little Sarah Raven plants ( Mexican Daisy ) are perfect for your garden. They will seed themselves in all the little crevices, and you will have them forever.
Glad you're giving up the allotment. That slope and knees were not compatible! You sound so much lighter with that decision made. Love your garden, the chimes from the clock and the ice cream music. Brings a smile to my face 😊
Your choice of music is delightful 🎶😊
Agree. Love the music. I imagine the bad comment was from someone who was paying and it tends to give us a sense of entitlement for some reason. That is why I will never rejoin Patreon. Just the occasional cup of tea to say ta for me. I think that is better.
I love the opening music, it reminds me of last of the summer wine, love that show.
Sometimes a week of illness can be a gift in disguise. So glad you had time to think and consider direction. Very exciting about the possible land purchase! And so very close to you as well. Whatever happens, may you find the small piece of property that is just right for you!
Amazing waterfall Sean! I loved the music with it. If people don't like the music, they can always turn the sound off!! I hope you get the land, better than the allotment which needed so much clearing and work. Follow your dreams whatever they may be, nothing to do with anyone else. Take care.
Sean I've got a few years on you, I'm 62 and I feel your pain. Your life is your own unique journey, live it the way you want to. I do thank you for having the courage to share it with us, exposing yourself the never ending keyboard warriors. Keep on going, don't let them win. Thanks for the videos.
Being 64 and remembering how difficult things became at about fifty I understand what you are experiencing and it is totally normal. Giving up the allotment is a wise choice. That specific site is going to take a lot of physical work that will tax even a young whippersnapper. Focusing on the area out back of your place should keep you busy. If we overwhelm ourselves as we age I found that I accomplish less. I still have a garden about the size of your allotment. It is right out back of my house with privacy so I can go out in my comfy house clothes or pjs and give the garden anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours depending on the weather. As a young one I was a busy bee, going from dawn to dusk and aging was a hard reality for me to come to terms with, Once I did I gave up expecting so much of myself. taking naps when needed and getting done what I could and am doing so much better physically and mentally. If you decide on the land maybe putting out a call for some volunteers that may not be able to afford an allotment or such can help you with accomplishing what you would like to and you can share in the bounty.
I had a little house just like yours in Devon Sean. Back yard with a wall right outside kitchen window. You would be amazed what a difference just a coat of white paint would make to the that area and to the light indoors.
Hello Sean
I understand (English is not my language) that you made the decision to abandon the garden that you were clearing. There was really a lot to evacuate (earth, various waste, etc.) and that, honestly, seemed like very, very hard work.
I live alone like you and I also have a vegetable garden. To get there (it's a mountain climb, it goes up a lot) it takes me a good half hour), I work there a lot (Friday I worked there 5/6 hours) and yes at a certain age it's It's tiring and I don't see myself abandoning my land which is my whole life for the moment.
At your house you already have a pretty little piece of land that is becoming more beautiful from video to video and it is already a pleasure to be able to take care of it at your doorstep. I'm sure that in a place or two you could also add a little bit of vegetables.
I also really like walking with you in the countryside, near mining slag heaps, nature
Take care of yourself Sean and have a nice rest of the day
Life is full of changes. Hopefully you’ll get a piece of land the fits your needs. You do what you want out of life. I enjoy your channel and look forward to them. Beautiful flower garden.
Agree with you Sean.
They shouldn't even have rented that allotment out until it had been cleared.
Hope you can keep your new shed until you find the right place to put it.
I have been buying my plants from the supermarket they are great value.
Resting for me this bank holiday. Have been working hard.and no to the dancing with Morris 😂.
Hopefully you are better now.
I’m so glad that you have seen the light and decided to give up the allotment
I love gardening and have done so for many years, But when I saw that allotment and the slope and ALL that rubbish, it was so depressing and I didn’t envy you all that work! I felt for you. Enjoy your life, flat land is what you definitely need…..we all do….
I enjoy your videos, bit of this and that, lovely scenery which I would never see if it wasn’t for you, much appreciated. Thanks
When i saw the allotment Sean i thought "wow that's alot of work" I'll be 60 in July and am starting with dodgy knees etc so i can relate and think you've made a very wise decision...no one knows you better than you ❤
Sean, I so enjoy your channel, because I get to see life from another perspective and get to see and hear about a country I will never get to visit. You do as you need to do. I will still be here watching life from your perspective. Stay well and be safe.
Glad you're feeling better. I would give that allotment up too. I'm 50 and that looks like a lot of hard work. Hope the new plot of land takes off it looks perfect. Regarding the shed, we used ours to house the chickens as it meant no bending down when cleaning. Perches and nest boxes were waist height and it was brilliant. Also regarding your music it's just like a cup of tea, beautiful!
I'm from the States, and I've noticed screens don't seem to be common on your side of the pond. My son is moving to Austria and getting married. They're putting screens on the doors and windows. We have screens on all door's, if we keep them open, and all windows. I can't stand bugs in the house. Outside, I protect them. I think you're smart to save and buy so as to have a garden with your home. Always consider your needs first and go from there. BTW, one of the things I enjoy is your music. Please don't change it. Maybe it's because I'm going on 65. LOL. My son's are like you, self employed and find it hard to take a break, as well as both my daughter-in-laws. Your content is wonderful and so very unique to you. Be true to you. My family has found success doing that. Blessings to you.
Best decision ever! I would celebrate my 50th year by doing exclusively what feels comforting and enjoyable. You just got there to live at a slower pace. You have a very interesting yard and there's a lot you can do/experiment there. Enjoy!
Hi Sean, the land looks good, and makes more sense than the allotment. Good luck with whatever you decide. ❤️
When you were talking about feeling old and the allotment, I thought this was going to be sad 😞
But it’s not. The real possibility of you having bees, chickens and growing things near home is so much more exciting than the allotment!
You don’t have to take on the first bit of land on offer just because you want to have access to some land.
Sean, I think that is a very good decision. Honestly that allotment was going to need so much hard preparation work. That in itself was a project! Good decision!
I think at whatever age we currently are, anyone younger always seems like a spring chicken! 🐔 So don't mind those of us who look back wistfully at being 50! 😀
I LOVE that you don't put background music behind you chatting. So many do. I don;t know why. Your music as it is, is great I think.
Have a good potter on the Bank Holiday! :)
🤣 Also got to that age where I find it difficult to hear the presenter if there is music in the background.
Hi Sean 🙏🙏🙏🤞🤞🤞if it's meant to be you'll get to land closer to home.
As my Niece's friend always says, "what's for you won't pass you"
It's funny, sometimes sickness gives us time to think... Time to pause and reavulate.
👍😉🇨🇮☘️Eire
For a lot of my pots, especially young plants, I just put some kitchen towel in the base. It holds its structure for long enough that the root ball has formed before it breaks down and you don't have the soil falling out. Crocks are probably better for pots likely to hold their plants for a long time.
Hello Sean From Edmonton, Canada. I am very happy about your wise decision to give up the allotment. The amount of work that would have had to go into it would be daunting even to a young person. Also, I always thought it a bit of a cheek to charge you rent AND expect you to clean up the huge amount of rubbish left by previous renters. Add in the slope issue and you would have been exhausted and sore for a long time before you got it into any kind of reasonable shape. It's always a sensible thing to realize our limitations and at 81 I know, however difficult that is, in the long run it pays off to make these decisions to enable us to live happily as we age. You are obviously so much younger than I but you are starting to have some health issues. I'll pray you find an appropriate and beautiful piece of land to call your own. God Bless. Fondly, Dorothy. P.S....... I love your choice of music accompanying your videos.
Sean go with your gut (well not the poorly one!) you’ve always spoken about the small holding dream. And it’s flat!! And honestly that allotment did look a lot of hard work !! If your knees hurt then your knees hurt and if you need to tailor your life to fit then so be it. Putting the shed in the house is not a mad idea for storage then you’ve got it ready for your next project. Just love the way you share your thoughts and dreams with us.
I tell you, no-one could ever accuse you of giving us boring content.... another really lovely video with great content... and brings joy to my day. Please don't change any of your music, when I hear it, I know I'm going to have a lovely time, whatever the content.. Thank you Sean.. hope you're feeling well again.
Your garden is looking beautiful, also love the music .
Lovely scenery,and perfect music to accompany it, You made the right decision on the Allotment, its far better to work on flat land, better on the knees. The spring flowers are looking lovely.Thank you for another great video.🌷🌻🌹
Great idea giving up the allotment Sean but crikey don't give your shed away man surely you could use it on your new land , stay positive and keep up the good work 👍
Yes to shed on new land.
I live in a big desert city in the U.S. and it was so relaxing and pleasant to see your waterfalls and stream, and listen to this music. We aren't allowed to have grass or gardens in the neighborhood where I live (on private water company) as it causes water shortages in summer. Your vertical garden in your backyard inspires me to do some container gardening, though javelinas may eat my vegetation. Right now, in my county, we are battling a noxious weed called stinknet weed that smells like turpentine. I've been hoeing and raking it up for weeks. It looks like chamomile, however, it is not edible. I'm older and it would be so nice to have a terraced back yard like yours for gardening without a lot of stooping over. Your flowers are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your life experiences. I look forward to your adventures in Wales.
Hi Sean. I think that physical and mental wellbeing are the most important things especially when living alone. It's about achieving a comfortable balance with life.. Just now the allotment was probably overreach and your garden at home is shaping up just fine. Home is where the heart is and when you're happy there you can journey out to new adventures but also be very happy to get back home (and have a nice cup of tea ;-) ) Two tips from somebody who isn't a gardener.....plant two large pots, one with spring onions to use firstly as chives when you thin them out, and a second with leeks which you can tease out later and pop into holes either in your flower beds asi did or into a future plot. My neighbours needless to say think my garden is a bit eccentric ;-) Oh, and Lidl sell small seed packets at £1 for 4. Just potted some more leeks and courgettes myself for this year. Bargain!
The seeds you mention are a bargain.
I grew Lidle cucumber seeds on the metal panel next to my back gate. Outdoor seeds Amazing
Poundland online also have some great seeds at £1 & nice fruit bushes for around £2.50👍🏻
The countryside around you looks beautiful. My partner and I recently moved to Ayrshire Scotland 🏴 The countryside here looks very similar. Our new garden is on a slope and I totally understand what you mean about your knees the pain it actually takes your breath away and stops you in your tracks. Look after yourself 👍🏼🌱Good luck with the land 🐝🐓
Don’t blame you giving up the allotment, looked like one heck of a lot of work Sean, painful knees are no joke, lovely start to Sunday 😊
Good thing those toothbrushes weren't bulk toilet rolls.. LOL. You do you Sean, no worrying about others. What a beautiful walk to the PO!
You do you, that is what matters
63 I am, and I truly feel old life has hit me hard. I love your channel, and your music is lovely. Thank you for brightening my day
I did actually think that you could grow vegies on your wee plot in your yard that other place sure did have a lot of work needing done... good decision I say...
I think you certainly made the right decision to give up that allotment. It was daunting. How many vegetables does one person need anyway ! Let the farmers do the work for you. Good luck with your piece of land nearby.sounds ideal. Hope it works out.
I’m so pleased you’ve decided to give up the allotment, it would have been a huge task, the other land looks amazing and so close to your little cottage too. A win win. Enjoyed the vlog, loved seeing all the beautiful flowers in your garden with the tea towels blowing on the line.🐞
Pleased to hear you are feeling better Sean. I think you made the right decision. Your garden is coming along beautifully. Take care xx
Sean, thank you for what you said. I'm finding that learning to do what i want with the limitations of age is a new and actually rather exciting challenge. I've tried keeping up with my sister who has entirely too much energy and i just can't do it.
We are similar ages and I totally get it about sore joints and potential aches and pains as you get older when performing manual tasks/gardening/lifting etc. Our allotment is on a hill and has steep slopes (and gorgeous views) and after two years of bashing away at it, hauling and mauling to get it anything like decent and constant general maintenance and weeding, it definitely doesn't get any easier.
You have made the correct decisions....Yours. Well done. Good wishes to you.
Tbh, when i saw your allotment plot i thought to myself wow, i couldnt cope with all that work!
You have a smile in your voice when talking about getting a plot of land. It has to be the right decision for you 👍
Most sensible decision you've made .That allotment was a nightmare Sean.Keep hold of that shed though Sean.
I wish you could have seen my eye rolling face when you showed us the allotment.......so I'm glad you are giving out up! My husband has had two new knees, and two new hips,and has just returned from a hour in the park with the dog,and he's older than you, so don't fear a knee replacement!
Completely your decision. You are the one that has to do the work. You are the one with the pains and aches afterwards. I certainly could not take on an allotment requiring so much preparation, so I really hope that you get 5hat convenient piece of land. I will be interested in following updates on whatever you decide to do. It is so lovely to see what life is like in Wales. It is so beautiful, though I understand that so much rain can put a dampener on enthusiasm. It really helps things stay so green though!
Loving what your doing with the cottage garden it looks so nice ,your doing it proud Sean .Thankyou for the vid .
You can smash the cauliflower or cooked broccoli,sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, bake a bit longer to melt and crisp the. Headed.
Do YOU Sean, you owe no body here any reasons. Life is for living and enjoying, at your will. Watching from West Wales x
I loved the flower video, and the music. You do you, Sean, we'll still be here. I admire your decision re the allotment, great idea considering buying a small piece of land.😊
I think that is a good idea to give up that plot on the slope, especially if you can get something closer on level ground Sean. You can remain quite active If you pick your battles. Love the little container gardens. All the best to you.
You might consider making the spare room on the main floor as your main bedroom and keep the one upstairs as a guest room. It seems all the amenities are on the main floor. Just a thought love.
Great sean as always, do what’s right for you! Fingers crossed you get the land 2mins away exciting times! And take No notice of what some viewers say, your doing 👍 great!
Bloody hell! I nearly spit out my drink when I heard them very words. Ah well, what comes and what goes. If you can get a bit of flat it’s so much better for your knees. And close in too. That’s all very good.! Thanks always for having us along.
Don't ever change! You are a delightful person. Impish almost. You do what you want. I know I don't like busy-bodies telling me how to live..... I'm a grown up. They're not my mom.
I know someone has complained about your music but I find each person on you tube has different music which seems to match with them. It's a shame about your allotment but it did seem like a lot of work and I think it takes illness to realise what you feel you can or can't do. Could you have your shed on the field as you will still want a cup of tea. Loving the walks you go on, feel as if I am on them with you. Walking is good for you no matter what your age but again only you know your limit. Don't let the complainers get you down, there are a lot of us enjoying your interesting videos x
Take on things you feel comfortable doing and you don't feel stressed think about what you would grow and need on a new small plot your garden look great
Hi Sean thanks for a really lovely film I’m so glad that you are giving up the allotment and perhaps getting something better your garden is beautiful and I luv the tulips you must take care of yourself and do what you think is best for yourself take care luv sadie x😂😂
My back garden was a huge slope and its taken years to level and add tiers. I was a lot younger then too. I found the soil was heavy clay as i dug out so it took a long time to get it in the condition I could grow anything in it too.. I'm a similar age to you and there's no way i could do that now, so i think you have made the right decision. Fingers crossed for the new flat land.
You have to do what is best for you and be happy love your garden
Just got my new hearing device, first time to hear your voice (nice) and didn't realize you had music playing in the back ground, love it!!! Thank you for the video, glad you are getting better ❤
I think having a plot of land near you is a great idea. The allotment looks like it is quite a distance from your place. Hauling materials back and forth would be a pain. I have a small house on 1/2 acre. I have a few raised beds behind the house which I am getting planted up now. Way more convenient. I can sit out and chill with a cold Beveridge. Although right now we are getting black flies. 🤥🙂👍👍🇨🇦
This little garden is so beautiful. Only four months you’ve made this little paradise. Love it.
Beautiful river and amazing view in your lovely village in wales and keep up with your beautiful allotment
It's really coming along your garden Sean looks well. I think you should be on the look out for a little table and chairs for outside for when you're enjoying a cuppa in the sun. That allotment does look very daunting especially the state of it and the gradient. Really enjoying following your videos. Best wishes Ashley.
I look forward to what happens next, for you. It's nice to hear you say that your "alone time" is pleasurable. Some folks can't imagine that, but it really is good for our mental health. I'm amazed that'd some people feel the need to criticize content and music! Keep doing what you do!😊
I think for your health you have made the right decision Sean ,especially it being so far from home and there doesn’t seem to be too many people to give you a helping hand should you need it , the walks and the mountains will be more enjoyable at your leisure x
Sean I think your decision is wise. After a stroke, heart surgery and 5months in coronary care I've spent nearly two years slowly learning to walk again use a wheelchair and get my head round the changes in my body and brain that nearly took my life. I'm beginning to accept myself as I am not as I would like to be. I may never be 'normal' again but I'm still me and counting my blessings. You take things just as you are able and don't give a thought to those who would criticise and put you down. Accepting changes in our health is damn hard but if you can do that and work towards your dreams with what strength you have you will become very resourceful at managing so that you may be more liable to achieve your dreams than people who have never faced such a challenge. I hope
God blesses you and your dreams and that your health improves too. Best of luck. 😊Vera in Northern Ireland
Hi Vera - take it easy and push yourself only a little. Enjoy your days - you have worked hard to deserve them!
Take the shed to your new plot of land. If you decide to take it. Views are stunning at the top of the valley. I havent been up there for years.
You are doing what is right for you. Having an allotment is hard physical work, and not good if you are having pain in your knees. You can still grow things in pots at your home. You are doing well on your own, and I know what it is like, as I live on my own too with my rescue greyhound Madge. I too have to be careful with what I do, and Madge gets me out walking about 4/5 times a day, but only shortish walks, so it keeps me active. I am 66 years young, but this year have felt things start to hurt in my body! But to carry on getting out in nature is so important to me, and I know you too like this. Blessings to you from Jilly & Madge, from West Devon, England. xxx
That allotment looked like a nightmare to work. It would take a year to clear it let alone grow anything useful on it. Pop the shed in storage for a bit if you can get it in the house! I think you've made a wise move there.
I understand about knees. I have been doing weed control in my front garden -- horticultural vinegar and epsom salts. Because of my knees and health, I use a garden stool - but it also means sit, spray, stand up, move the stool, move the sprayer container, don't forget my cane, sit - and repeat until the container is empty. Thankfully I ran out of vinegar but more is arriving tomorrow. Thankfully there is Tylenol.