Hi! The sailing vet here, with some options for the kitties, we have funded veterinary care and worked with animals through out Asia and Central America, stray and owned, so have a fair bit of experience with these situations! First option is to get them neutered/spayed and release them, treat them as wild cats. This is not the best option because they tend to devastate local wildlife but at least no future kitties. Second, and better, option is to get them neutered and vaccinated and try to rehome locally, or third once they are 3 months of age they can be flown to the US either to a cat shelter or to new homes - with your large following I think you'd be able to find them homes and flight volunteers to take them back. Final option... start a kitty sanctuary - lol, but well done for taking care of so many! A great initiative you could look into is facilitating a local veterinarian with funding so they can do a spay and neuter campaign in your region, animals are rarely abandoned for lack of love but more commonly because people lack the resources to care for them properly. Facilitating local spay and neuter is the ultimate solution to stop kitties being dumped on your property. Hope it all works out for you and the kittens, they are super cute!
One issue is most important that the width of the gate is enough for a construction delivery truck to be able to turn in to the driveway with proper clearance, and because it is necessary to turn to enter, that requires more room than just the width of the truck itself.
Ha, so I’m watching this with my 81 yr old dad, and he starts to describing what your property looked like before!?!. I come to find out he has been watching your channel as well!!! Good stuff for all ages!
Matt, it seems to me that you couldn't dig a straight ditch. So as you were going along and looked back, you decided the indent was intentional. I'll give you the benefit of it was rally the hat brim that threw you off.😂 That one cat looked like a leopard. I think they have a breed name for them. Nice job! What's happening with the boat?
Also, I know you are young, capable and a hard worker! My hubs was a custom builder his entire adult life. He is now 68 and paying for it with arthritis and nerve damage. Don’t wear yourself out please! Love watching your adventures!
Nice work. I personally miss watching the boat life. I'm an electrician who has dug many trenches by hand. I'd get a good amount of work planned out & rent a mini excavator for a day.
Foist of all… the black hat IS MATT! Don’t even think about changing it. You’ve found your Senor Puerto Rican Farmer look. Second… Matt is a Beast! Proving once again that it’s good to be young. Hand diggin’ that footer through concrete and clay… truly proving that you’ve earned to wear that awesome man-hat. Kirsten… (you’re beauty, charm and school spirit truly proves that you’ve earned that awesome man-fiance). You guy are carving a beautiful farm out of the jungle. Who does that? Sailors.
I can't believe a block fence requires a footer that deep, I'd have done half and called it a day. When I used to do houses in FL we didn't even go that deep. You are a Manimal Matt
Some money for the kittens. What you do, I and Gabrielle would do too. We also found a nest once. Under the floor of our house. With 4 kittens. And the 2 cats we have now also come from the shelter. Greetings from Spakenburg, the Netherlands.
how can anyone abandon cats, people are disgusting. Thankfully Matt and Kristen are great examples of humanity, This is why I watch the channel, Bless you guys
How can they? Easy. I have seen them do it to me. It usually involves a ratty car as transportation. I would have assumed a pickup. But so far on my property, ratty car first. Good news, no rodents on my property. Keep feeding them and even the most feral gets comfortable.
Unfortunately they can't keep taking in cats, there's a limit. I would personally make the decision to bring them up to an age where they can fend for themselves. Limit their human contact as much as possible and not make them pets.
There are several documentaries as to why this is a very bad idea. In the U.S. alone, cats hunt and kill approx. 1.3 billion birds each year. They are also responsible for the extinction of 63 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles world wide. They are killing machines. @@KeithChegwin24
Cats along with all other types of animals are abandoned and dumped everywhere everyday. What we need to do is teach our children that animals aren’t disposable and aren’t to be used as personal forms of entertainment for humans. People need to STOP buying animals and start adopting from reputable shelters and rescues, and people must spay and neuter, I don’t care if it’s a cat or a bunny, a dog, or a ferret. Write your community leaders and government officials and don’t stop writing and calling them. Get rid of the mindset that having baby animals is oh so cute. Those babies grow up quickly then are dumped and in many cases the babies are dumped.
HI guys not sure if the wall is poured as of now. I would run some electrical conduit before you drop the concrete for lights and plugs for future endeavors. Sorry about the cats towns people must have heard how big your hearts are.
Matt and Kristen, I guess that it is true when they say "Cat's have nine lives." At least your property will have a low mouse headcount. Matt, I have to say that watching you work shows how someone can accomplish whatever they set their mind on,; with very few hand tools. Cheers! Blue Skies. Faithfully, James Blue Skies!
“Spicey” babies are the most fun to break. I have fostered quite a few. The trick is to keep the play area smaller with only one or two others. Sit in the area while hand feeding and playing, twisted up pipe cleaners are bomb. Do not try to rush the taming, they will come out on their own and want to participate. They might just be shy. I am happy you two are helping these little guys.
Wow, I am so impressed with Matt and Kristen's dedication to building their dream on this abandoned property! It's truly inspiring how they are turning something neglected into a beautiful haven. And kudos to them for their kindness towards animals too. It's heartwarming to see them take care of orphaned cats and offer donations for their well-being. Matt's energy and determination are truly admirable, and I have no doubt that they will succeed in creating an amazing homestead. Keep up the fantastic work, guys! Blue skies and blessings to you both. - Your friendly sailing channel commenter
work smarter not harder! Jack hammer and wheel barrow for the chunks of cement so you dont have to pick them up off the ground. Its really sweet of ya'll to take care of all those kitties. You good people.
I love that you guys are not afraid of hard work! I love that you are rescuing stray animals being left at your place. I love that you want a farm and animals. I love that you want to live off the land and have lots of gardens. I love your land life more than your sailing life. You guys are killing it!!! Keep doing what you do😘😘😘
I didn't find your channel until you became land owners, so missed all or your sailing adventures. Sure am enjoying watching you two now. Really look forward to your posts. Love the compassion you have for all those kittens.
All of Sailing GBU videos should be shown to all these Gen Zers. Matt and Kristen both have great work ethics. I don't want to sound like an old fart, but for the most part, kids today don't know how to work or do things for themselves.
Matt you are a real machine and doing a terrific job without a lot of major tools. It's amazing what you two accomplish together and reminds me of days gone past. It seems nothing is too daunting for you two to handle and do well.👏👍 You sure could use a portable electric JACK HAMMER to make comparatively quick work of the cement you are working now and that in coming projects. You two are terrific!
God I love you guys, You were worried when you started this adventure that you would loose subs not being on the boat anymore. I'm here to tell you that your content is still Amazing! I would watch you two doing anything. The content is still interesting, the interaction between the two of you is loving and wholesome, and the work ethic you guys have is inspiring. Please never stop filming! 99 problems, LOL
Matt is a work beast! Wao! Breaking that concrete and digging that trench by hand is no joke! I have a lot of respect for a man who can do hard labor hour after hour without complaining or giving up. I am 55 years and in my life I have done my share of hard work so I know what it means. Matt maximum respect bro!
Matt that is one deep footer. By the way if Kristen or you like rose 🌹 plants they grow very well in red clay. All this labor is building some 💪 brother. Good for you. Kristen I know the potato salad was epic. Feed the help well! Lol. Good luck helping those abandoned kitties. It is shameful people just drop them off like that. I am feeding two myself now. Best wishes and respect sent for you both. 🇺🇸
I was thinking the same thing it is a good looking trench but the ones we did did not need to be that deep, and I live in California where there are codes for just about everything you can think of.
For a nice looking strong property line fence I am all for putting in a strong wire livestock fence then plant a flowering evergreen vine that will grow up and cover the wire in a year or two. If you want a tall fence, install a standard 4-5 foot livestock fence using post the height you want the fence. Then use less expensive wire above the livestock fence to the height you want. I have a 6-7 foot green fence like this to keep my neighbors police dogs from jumping my fence. It is covered with an evergreen Lavender Trumpet Vine that has gotten thick on the wire. Best looking privacy fence around.
Lower tire pressure, 20psi, gives better traction off asphalt. Lucky didn't damage the diff &/or sump without kerb built up. Can't beat Foam Core Fencing (& building materials). Backhoe would have dug that trench & cleaned up in 1 hour max. Love the way Kristen keeps speaking over Matt mid sentence/story.
Hey there Matt and Kristen! Clearly "going as you go" is getting you where you're going. Matt, your work ethic is definitely deserving of my praise. 👌👍 As well, it may indeed have you doing that, what was it, "Magic Mike dance" whether or not Kristen likes the way it looks! 😉 Kitty Haven continues to grow I see. Just lifted up a prayer for you two. See ya next week. Be safe.
Hey ! As soon that you put that big front gate also some solar lights . so people won't keep dropping off cats or trash . Then Soon people will get that property is not empty anymore and hope it will stop .... keep strong 💪.
Very impressed with your work ethic Matt, you are a hard worker. That seems like a very deep footer though for a block privacy wall in that climate and clay soil? You all never do anything half way though. Looking forward to the house construction; you have years of videos with all the projects ahead.
Love you both! One word of Advice Matt... WATER RUNS DOWN HILL... from the road to your fence the water has to be go somewhere. Don't let it ruin your block wall or future plans. I just care for you both and don't want you to find out the hard way. You both are a true inspiration. Be safe and i look forward to your next video! Love n hugs, Myk
I would put the wall on the property boundary--that saves money and solves problems. If the wall is curved--not such a worry. The mortar between the blocks, or the boxing for the pour, can be curved to make a good job. One could even cast the wall panels and move them into position and bolt them together.
Amazing video,the land is getting so much better, your family is growing, so sad how people treat cats and dogs , but at least they aren't drowning them in the ocean and lakes ,or throwing them on the freeway like some places,I don't know I hope they don't treat their children like that, thank goodness for you guys to help those who can't speak for themselves,this is the first time I ever replied to your channel,I've been watching your channel for a while your underwater shots I miss ,but the land and building is so amazing to see how you transformed it,keep up the great work,can't wait for next week video
Great work Matt! I will offer donations if orphaned cats are hungry or sick. It's what good people do for our furry friends. Homesteaders are super stoked when they eventually aquire a tractor btw!!!
Metal Container homes. Earthquake proof. Have you consider it. It’s becoming popular in PR due to the recent earthquakes there. They also make great tool sheds
A really easy way to hand dig anything is using a auger, $200 removes dirt quickly and you can easily hand shovel between holes. I did the entire perimeter of foundation for a 30 x 50 cabin house. The dirt your handling is similar to Georgia. It only took me about 3 days for the entire thing.
Good luck on your cat situation. It will be a never ending uphill battle and a continuous flow of unwanted pets from the locals. Is what it is. That's one heck of a footing you dug. As I get older, there is a point that I realize that, despite the rental cost, a machine such as a mini excavator is the way to go.
When moving your van with your truck, if you lower your tyre pressures you increase the traction. The lower the tyre pressures the greater the traction. I would suggest as a starting point 20 psi in the front and 25 psi in the back. Another great video.
When building that fence keep in mind you need bulldozers and stuff like that to get down. To build a house or something I doubt you want to live in that RV for rest of your life. I'm just trying to help I like the fence idea. What I am saying keep in mind the gate size. It might need to be big enough for equipment.
Wow Matt! No one can say your Heats not in it! if I lived near to you guys I would come over and help. You guys never disappoint. One recommendation if I may; gloves! save the hands. Later in life Your hands will thank you later.
Pay no attention to the negative comments from those with weak minds and bodies Matt. I've been homesteading for 25 years. I'm now 64, I'm still in great shape, no health problems, I can still do the work of multiple men, and people are amazed at how "young I look for my age". I eat an organic whole foods diet, only my own pastured chicken, eggs, and lamb, mostly my own veggies and fruit, and catch much of my fish. A non-toxic diet is essential. Regular yoga, running and some weight training to balance out the homesteading work, and I have none of the normal age related illnesses of my peers. Years of hard work, balanced with rest, and care of your body and mind, will not wear you out. It will keep you strong.
Hey Guys! We are back binge watching catching up on the BUILDING GBU Channel! !!! MATTY YOU ARE THE HARDEST WORKING SUPER HUMAN I HAVE EVER SEEN! How have you not injured yourself or even take rest time for soreness? You guys look so focused and happy! Can't wait to see your home completed and little barefoot GBU rug rats running around the property.
The little black one with white feet should be named billy white shoes Johnson lol, have fun guys those kitties are adorable and gonna love you two, you’re Alaskan friend 🙏❤️
Its a shame that people keep leaving kittens on your property but I'm so proud of you for catching, feeding and getting their shots etc. Its a heavy burden but bless your hearts 💕
The way you guys operate as 1 unit, and take on the traditional male and female roles is a beautiful thing to watch! Why can't we all just be who God made us to be!!!??? Male and female become one flesh??? Its very simple and beautiful! God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️
leave enough room on the gate width to get a flatbed truck or a dozer through it. otherwise when you build below you will be tearing down your wall to bring in roof trusses, supplies or equipment.
Hi guys, sadly the locals just knock them on the head Good to see you looking after them. I’m not a real cat person, but I wouldn’t be cruel to them or any animal.
You are so fortunate that you have such a skilled carpenter as Matt. His skills are what made the refit of your sailboat possible, and now he can build your new home.😮
Good, Bad, Animal Sanctuary ❤ i love that you guys are so caring with animals. I've been going through a hard time with my precious 15 year old kitty for the past two weeks and will likely need to make a very hard decision this week 😢 ive put 1/2 years rent into her so far but shes still not eating after her life saving surgery. I've done everything i can to provide her the best care and comfort. Shes been my companion since she was a little barn kitten and now shes a big city girl down town Toronto. Been the heardest two weeks of my life for a very long time. Anyways, i just want to say how much i love you guys! I've been a long time subscriber and i love how much hard work, determination and persistence you guys show each week!
A few points: a curved wall would provide more strength then a straight one, but seeing the dimentions of your trench I'm guessing that your wall will be about that width too, so should be strong enough with no curcve, and your box shape feature, if the wall follows that trench, will provide good strength and stabilisation., although the shorter piece of wall, on the other side of the path, will not have the same good properties as the main wall, but considering the thickness of the wall, as suggested by the footings trench, the shorter part of the wall should be OK. I am not a builder, but have built various things like sheds small to double garage size, rock walls with concrete and mortar, extensive vaving and currently extensive concrete block walls at our hillside home, all at a reasonably high standard (taking a lot longer that a pro, of course. Last point re the cats: My wife and I love animals. The way you are collecting cats by "donation"will quite likely lead to more being "donated", because theses donors don't, or can't spend the money to avoid breeding. You'll needd to resolve what to do there pretty soon. You could try to find animal lovers like yourselves and perhaps play a part in starting an animal shelter, or support an already established one.😇
You two have big hearts, and lots of kitties! The gate is going to be nice, especially when you start bringing in building supplies. Out of sight out of mind!
While I like the idea of your Jurassic Park style gate, it looks like you don't have that much room for your plans. Maybe consider a slide track gate? It'll take up much less room
Sincerely, Matt is one of the most capable, resourceful and industrious dudes on UA-cam. If this guy needed to get to space, something tells me he could build it. 💪🏻👊🏻
We had a local cat lady she disappeared and they found her skeleton covered by cats, now we have a new cat lady down the road the other way, we see at least 30 cats at any time, I suggest you never run low on feed.
use Hardy Orange for a hedge/fence (flying dragon) planted a 12 to 18 apart. where you are you can plant seeds and in two years you'll have a nasty fence that requires no maintenance
Hi! The sailing vet here, with some options for the kitties, we have funded veterinary care and worked with animals through out Asia and Central America, stray and owned, so have a fair bit of experience with these situations!
First option is to get them neutered/spayed and release them, treat them as wild cats. This is not the best option because they tend to devastate local wildlife but at least no future kitties. Second, and better, option is to get them neutered and vaccinated and try to rehome locally, or third once they are 3 months of age they can be flown to the US either to a cat shelter or to new homes - with your large following I think you'd be able to find them homes and flight volunteers to take them back. Final option... start a kitty sanctuary - lol, but well done for taking care of so many! A great initiative you could look into is facilitating a local veterinarian with funding so they can do a spay and neuter campaign in your region, animals are rarely abandoned for lack of love but more commonly because people lack the resources to care for them properly. Facilitating local spay and neuter is the ultimate solution to stop kitties being dumped on your property. Hope it all works out for you and the kittens, they are super cute!
Thank you! This is what we're thinking
One issue is most important that the width of the gate is enough for a construction delivery truck to be able to turn in to the driveway with proper clearance, and because it is necessary to turn to enter, that requires more room than just the width of the truck itself.
And you leave a little extra room in case he isn't a great driver, or has trouble.
Yes depending on the truck 10 to 20 m radius will be necessary
Ha, so I’m watching this with my 81 yr old dad, and he starts to describing what your property looked like before!?!. I come to find out he has been watching your channel as well!!! Good stuff for all ages!
Thats awesome!!
It’s 83 and I wouldn’t miss an episode!
Geeez, and I am 86. I sailed my own boats from 33 to 44 footers over the years. Sold the last one 3 years ago. Love you guys
Matt, it seems to me that you couldn't dig a straight ditch. So as you were going along and looked back, you decided the indent was intentional. I'll give you the benefit of it was rally the hat brim that threw you off.😂
That one cat looked like a leopard. I think they have a breed name for them.
Nice job!
What's happening with the boat?
Be careful and you guys stay safe
Also, I know you are young, capable and a hard worker! My hubs was a custom builder his entire adult life. He is now 68 and paying for it with arthritis and nerve damage. Don’t wear yourself out please! Love watching your adventures!
Agreed. Just because you can do it manually, doesn't mean you should.
Nice work. I personally miss watching the boat life. I'm an electrician who has dug many trenches by hand. I'd get a good amount of work planned out & rent a mini excavator for a day.
All it takes is one accident to stop ALL progress - be careful
Foist of all… the black hat IS MATT! Don’t even think about changing it. You’ve found your Senor Puerto Rican Farmer look.
Second… Matt is a Beast! Proving once again that it’s good to be young. Hand diggin’ that footer through concrete and clay… truly proving that you’ve earned to wear that awesome man-hat.
Kirsten… (you’re beauty, charm and school spirit truly proves that you’ve earned that awesome man-fiance).
You guy are carving a beautiful farm out of the jungle. Who does that?
Sailors.
you need at least a 20ft maybe 24ft gate for trucks to be able to haul in supplies. you may be better off to wait on your castle wall till you build.
I love how the chicken was trying to help move the coop.
That one is a pain😂😅
You might want lights on your two columns.... Maybe run a PVC pipe where the driveway is?
Other ways to run power of course!
I can't believe a block fence requires a footer that deep, I'd have done half and called it a day. When I used to do houses in FL we didn't even go that deep. You are a Manimal Matt
Here's a little help for your SGBU Rescue Shelter 😊
Matt and Kristen and all of the g b u family,good morning.hard work and play does a soul good.
Good morning!
Some money for the kittens. What you do, I and Gabrielle would do too. We also found a nest once. Under the floor of our house. With 4 kittens. And the 2 cats we have now also come from the shelter. Greetings from Spakenburg, the Netherlands.
how can anyone abandon cats, people are disgusting. Thankfully Matt and Kristen are great examples of humanity, This is why I watch the channel, Bless you guys
How can they? Easy. I have seen them do it to me. It usually involves a ratty car as transportation. I would have assumed a pickup. But so far on my property, ratty car first.
Good news, no rodents on my property. Keep feeding them and even the most feral gets comfortable.
Unfortunately they can't keep taking in cats, there's a limit. I would personally make the decision to bring them up to an age where they can fend for themselves. Limit their human contact as much as possible and not make them pets.
There are several documentaries as to why this is a very bad idea. In the U.S. alone, cats hunt and kill approx. 1.3 billion birds each year. They are also responsible for the extinction of 63 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles world wide. They are killing machines. @@KeithChegwin24
@@KeithChegwin24They all need fixed and treated as TNR cats
Cats along with all other types of animals are abandoned and dumped everywhere everyday. What we need to do is teach our children that animals aren’t disposable and aren’t to be used as personal forms of entertainment for humans. People need to STOP buying animals and start adopting from reputable shelters and rescues, and people must spay and neuter, I don’t care if it’s a cat or a bunny, a dog, or a ferret. Write your community leaders and government officials and don’t stop writing and calling them. Get rid of the mindset that having baby animals is oh so cute. Those babies grow up quickly then are dumped and in many cases the babies are dumped.
HI guys not sure if the wall is poured as of now. I would run some electrical conduit before you drop the concrete for lights and plugs for future endeavors. Sorry about the cats towns people must have heard how big your hearts are.
Matt and Kristen,
I guess that it is true when they say "Cat's have nine lives." At least your property will have a low mouse headcount.
Matt,
I have to say that watching you work shows how someone can accomplish whatever they set their mind on,; with very few hand tools.
Cheers!
Blue Skies.
Faithfully,
James
Blue Skies!
Thanks!
@SailingGoodBadandUgly I just noticed. You guys broke 200K subs. That's fantastic !!!! Congratulations !!!!
“Spicey” babies are the most fun to break. I have fostered quite a few. The trick is to keep the play area smaller with only one or two others. Sit in the area while hand feeding and playing, twisted up pipe cleaners are bomb. Do not try to rush the taming, they will come out on their own and want to participate. They might just be shy. I am happy you two are helping these little guys.
Might want to get your cats fixed when they are older or it might get out of hand there .
Wow, I am so impressed with Matt and Kristen's dedication to building their dream on this abandoned property! It's truly inspiring how they are turning something neglected into a beautiful haven. And kudos to them for their kindness towards animals too. It's heartwarming to see them take care of orphaned cats and offer donations for their well-being. Matt's energy and determination are truly admirable, and I have no doubt that they will succeed in creating an amazing homestead. Keep up the fantastic work, guys! Blue skies and blessings to you both. - Your friendly sailing channel commenter
Thanks Sisu crew!! We do what we can
work smarter not harder! Jack hammer and wheel barrow for the chunks of cement so you dont have to pick them up off the ground. Its really sweet of ya'll to take care of all those kitties. You good people.
I love that you guys are not afraid of hard work! I love that you are rescuing stray animals being left at your place. I love that you want a farm and animals. I love that you want to live off the land and have lots of gardens. I love your land life more than your sailing life. You guys are killing it!!! Keep doing what you do😘😘😘
I didn't find your channel until you became land owners, so missed all or your sailing adventures. Sure am enjoying watching you two now. Really look forward to your posts. Love the compassion you have for all those kittens.
I wish I had Matt's energy. Great work you two!
All of Sailing GBU videos should be shown to all these Gen Zers. Matt and Kristen both have great work ethics. I don't want to sound like an old fart, but for the most part, kids today don't know how to work or do things for themselves.
Dat boy been diggin' some ditches!
@@CNubel you nailed it sir .
Those time lapse vids of Matt killing it are terrific. The calming music that goes with it works well.
Getting ready to shovel snow. But I thought I would watch you guys first. 👍 just noticed the shirt.... Hello from Michigan!
Bedankt
Matt you are a real machine and doing a terrific job without a lot of major tools. It's amazing what you two accomplish together and reminds me of days gone past. It seems nothing is too daunting for you two to handle and do well.👏👍 You sure could use a portable electric JACK HAMMER to make comparatively quick work of the cement you are working now and that in coming projects. You two are terrific!
yes the Jones Act makes every thing so not doable.
Thank you so so much for rescuing these adorable kittens and thank goodness for ppl like you. 😇😇❤❤. God Bless you both!!!
God I love you guys, You were worried when you started this adventure that you would loose subs not being on the boat anymore. I'm here to tell you that your content is still Amazing! I would watch you two doing anything. The content is still interesting, the interaction between the two of you is loving and wholesome, and the work ethic you guys have is inspiring. Please never stop filming! 99 problems, LOL
Position the gate 25 feet from the road to allow sufficient space for pulling a vehicle off the road before opening the gate.
Matt you are one hard working dude. My hats off to you.
Matt is a work beast! Wao! Breaking that concrete and digging that trench by hand is no joke! I have a lot of respect for a man who can do hard labor hour after hour without complaining or giving up. I am 55 years and in my life I have done my share of hard work so I know what it means. Matt maximum respect bro!
Matt that is one deep footer. By the way if Kristen or you like rose 🌹 plants they grow very well in red clay. All this labor is building some 💪 brother. Good for you. Kristen I know the potato salad was epic. Feed the help well! Lol. Good luck helping those abandoned kitties. It is shameful people just drop them off like that. I am feeding two myself now. Best wishes and respect sent for you both. 🇺🇸
I was thinking the same thing it is a good looking trench but the ones we did did not need to be that deep, and I live in California where there are codes for just about everything you can think of.
Yes, the footer will definitely be below the frost line..... :)
For a nice looking strong property line fence I am all for putting in a strong wire livestock fence then plant a flowering evergreen vine that will grow up and cover the wire in a year or two. If you want a tall fence, install a standard 4-5 foot livestock fence using post the height you want the fence. Then use less expensive wire above the livestock fence to the height you want. I have a 6-7 foot green fence like this to keep my neighbors police dogs from jumping my fence. It is covered with an evergreen Lavender Trumpet Vine that has gotten thick on the wire. Best looking privacy fence around.
Lower tire pressure, 20psi, gives better traction off asphalt. Lucky didn't damage the diff &/or sump without kerb built up. Can't beat Foam Core Fencing (& building materials). Backhoe would have dug that trench & cleaned up in 1 hour max.
Love the way Kristen keeps speaking over Matt mid sentence/story.
You guys are very kind to keep all the cats. Thank you for being very kind 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hey there Matt and Kristen! Clearly "going as you go" is getting you where you're going. Matt, your work ethic is definitely deserving of my praise. 👌👍 As well, it may indeed have you doing that, what was it, "Magic Mike dance" whether or not Kristen likes the way it looks! 😉 Kitty Haven continues to grow I see. Just lifted up a prayer for you two. See ya next week. Be safe.
Hey ! As soon that you put that big front gate also some solar lights . so people won't keep dropping off cats or trash . Then Soon people will get that property is not empty anymore and hope it will stop .... keep strong 💪.
Good morning from the desert of Arizona!
13:15: That right there friends is Respect and True Love! Matt, you're a lucky guy.
Very impressed with your work ethic Matt, you are a hard worker. That seems like a very deep footer though for a block privacy wall in that climate and clay soil? You all never do anything half way though. Looking forward to the house construction; you have years of videos with all the projects ahead.
Love you both! One word of Advice Matt...
WATER RUNS DOWN HILL... from the road to your fence the water has to be go somewhere. Don't let it ruin your block wall or future plans. I just care for you both and don't want you to find out the hard way. You both are a true inspiration. Be safe and i look forward to your next video!
Love n hugs, Myk
Congratulations for having 200k subscribers!
Thanks 🍻!
If the straight wall bugs you with the road you can make a nice flower garden to fill that shape in to make it work. it will look really good.
From salty sea dogs, to Puerto Rican cat ranchers. That’s quite a plot twist. 🤓
I like your style. Looks like Kristen is admiring you Matt - the way she looks at you!! Exiting project.
You sure are a hard worker, your place is going to be amazing with the effort you're putting in.👍
I would put the wall on the property boundary--that saves money and solves problems. If the wall is curved--not such a worry. The mortar between the blocks, or the boxing for the pour, can be curved to make a good job. One could even cast the wall panels and move them into position and bolt them together.
Amazing video,the land is getting so much better, your family is growing, so sad how people treat cats and dogs , but at least they aren't drowning them in the ocean and lakes ,or throwing them on the freeway like some places,I don't know I hope they don't treat their children like that, thank goodness for you guys to help those who can't speak for themselves,this is the first time I ever replied to your channel,I've been watching your channel for a while your underwater shots I miss ,but the land and building is so amazing to see how you transformed it,keep up the great work,can't wait for next week video
'99 problems, a ditch ain't one', brilliant, I know that song!!! Awesome work with the cats. Obviously great work on the footings.
Great work Matt! I will offer donations if orphaned cats are hungry or sick. It's what good people do for our furry friends. Homesteaders are super stoked when they eventually aquire a tractor btw!!!
We're looking into a machine of some sort
ATM? 😎
They will need funds to help with neutering for sure.
@@SailingGoodBadandUgly 35hp tractor with 3 point hitch, and front end loader is all you will ever need there. So many attachments.
Looking Good GBU! Always the perfect dramatic music for dramatic moments...3:16/3:50...
Metal Container homes. Earthquake proof. Have you consider it. It’s becoming popular in PR due to the recent earthquakes there. They also make great tool sheds
Boy are you tough ombray. Over the many years watching you I knew were tough but this takes the cake. Good on you.
Those trenches were dug really nicely. Matt kind of is a machine, I'm soft as hell and really impressed.
A really easy way to hand dig anything is using a auger, $200 removes dirt quickly and you can easily hand shovel between holes. I did the entire perimeter of foundation for a 30 x 50 cabin house. The dirt your handling is similar to Georgia. It only took me about 3 days for the entire thing.
Good luck on your cat situation. It will be a never ending uphill battle and a continuous flow of unwanted pets from the locals. Is what it is. That's one heck of a footing you dug. As I get older, there is a point that I realize that, despite the rental cost, a machine such as a mini excavator is the way to go.
When moving your van with your truck, if you lower your tyre pressures you increase the traction. The lower the tyre pressures the greater the traction. I would suggest as a starting point 20 psi in the front and 25 psi in the back. Another great video.
When building that fence keep in mind you need bulldozers and stuff like that to get down. To build a house or something I doubt you want to live in that RV for rest of your life. I'm just trying to help I like the fence idea. What I am saying keep in mind the gate size. It might need to be big enough for equipment.
We're gonna do a 12'gate
Great job! You don’t need a gym. Thanks for rescuing those precious babies!
Wow Matt! No one can say your Heats not in it! if I lived near to you guys I would come over and help. You guys never disappoint. One recommendation if I may; gloves! save the hands. Later in life Your hands will thank you later.
Pay no attention to the negative comments from those with weak minds and bodies Matt. I've been homesteading for 25 years. I'm now 64, I'm still in great shape, no health problems, I can still do the work of multiple men, and people are amazed at how "young I look for my age". I eat an organic whole foods diet, only my own pastured chicken, eggs, and lamb, mostly my own veggies and fruit, and catch much of my fish. A non-toxic diet is essential. Regular yoga, running and some weight training to balance out the homesteading work, and I have none of the normal age related illnesses of my peers. Years of hard work, balanced with rest, and care of your body and mind, will not wear you out. It will keep you strong.
Another great video this week, nice to have the drone shots. Gives a little better understanding of the overall game plan.
Hey Guys! We are back binge watching catching up on the BUILDING GBU Channel! !!! MATTY YOU ARE THE HARDEST WORKING SUPER HUMAN I HAVE EVER SEEN! How have you not injured yourself or even take rest time for soreness?
You guys look so focused and happy! Can't wait to see your home completed and little barefoot GBU rug rats running around the property.
Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa 🌍🇿🇦
The little black one with white feet should be named billy white shoes Johnson lol, have fun guys those kitties are adorable and gonna love you two, you’re Alaskan friend 🙏❤️
Its a shame that people keep leaving kittens on your property but I'm so proud of you for catching, feeding and getting their shots etc. Its a heavy burden but bless your hearts 💕
God bless you for saving the kittens.
You and your wife are such a cute couple. Love watching you all the way from Cape Town South Africa
Beautiful place 😊👍
Sent you two some love to help you support the cats. 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻. Keep up the good work and sharing your love with the world.
Don’t you think before a fence you should start building your place to live or get septic set up or anything on the land before a fence is priority??
The old building has septic, we're using the fence as a crash course in block construction so we can move ahead with the house build more confidently
The way you guys operate as 1 unit, and take on the traditional male and female roles is a beautiful thing to watch! Why can't we all just be who God made us to be!!!??? Male and female become one flesh??? Its very simple and beautiful! God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️
God I love watching you guys !!!
leave enough room on the gate width to get a flatbed truck or a dozer through it. otherwise when you build below you will be tearing down your wall to bring in roof trusses, supplies or equipment.
Hi guys, sadly the locals just knock them on the head Good to see you looking after them. I’m not a real cat person, but I wouldn’t be cruel to them or any animal.
You are so fortunate that you have such a skilled carpenter as Matt. His skills are what made the refit of your sailboat possible, and now he can build your new home.😮
Mornin yall ✌ Been looking forward to this!
Us too!
Have you thought about running wiring to have lights at the gate while you have a trench
Hey Matt, Have you guys sold the boat or do you still own it? I'd love to see a video about what happened to the DD.
Upcoming!
@@SailingGoodBadandUgly Beautiful. I'll be looking forward to that. Great job as always guys.
I miss the boat.
Good, Bad, Animal Sanctuary ❤ i love that you guys are so caring with animals. I've been going through a hard time with my precious 15 year old kitty for the past two weeks and will likely need to make a very hard decision this week 😢 ive put 1/2 years rent into her so far but shes still not eating after her life saving surgery. I've done everything i can to provide her the best care and comfort. Shes been my companion since she was a little barn kitten and now shes a big city girl down town Toronto. Been the heardest two weeks of my life for a very long time.
Anyways, i just want to say how much i love you guys! I've been a long time subscriber and i love how much hard work, determination and persistence you guys show each week!
A few points: a curved wall would provide more strength then a straight one, but seeing the dimentions of your trench I'm guessing that your wall will be about that width too, so should be strong enough with no curcve, and your box shape feature, if the wall follows that trench, will provide good strength and stabilisation., although the shorter piece of wall, on the other side of the path, will not have the same good properties as the main wall, but considering the thickness of the wall, as suggested by the footings trench, the shorter part of the wall should be OK. I am not a builder, but have built various things like sheds small to double garage size, rock walls with concrete and mortar, extensive vaving and currently extensive concrete block walls at our hillside home, all at a reasonably high standard (taking a lot longer that a pro, of course. Last point re the cats: My wife and I love animals. The way you are collecting cats by "donation"will quite likely lead to more being "donated", because theses donors don't, or can't spend the money to avoid breeding. You'll needd to resolve what to do there pretty soon. You could try to find animal lovers like yourselves and perhaps play a part in starting an animal shelter, or support an already established one.😇
You two have big hearts, and lots of kitties! The gate is going to be nice, especially when you start bringing in building supplies. Out of sight out of mind!
Why did you remove the driveway concrete? Isn’t the road continue thru that area? You definitely work hard Matt. Well done!
Matt, you are a manster! Those kittens are lucky too. Love following your homesteading adventure.
🙏🏼🫡
really cool to interact with you!
Likewise big dawg
Looks a lot like work, Matt ain't lazy!!!!
While I like the idea of your Jurassic Park style gate, it looks like you don't have that much room for your plans. Maybe consider a slide track gate? It'll take up much less room
The Silver Surfer to ditch digger…….That’s what a backhoe is for..! Work smarter not harder😮 pvt. Dudley the ditch digger…… cheers 🥃
Probably to late, but have you thought about trucks, semis, truss vehicles getting into your site for your house, barns, etc, build?
That's the hardest work I've seen anyone do in a long time. Bravo Matt!! Thumbs up!!!
I am assuming it is the Traction control for slipping.. Most trucks you can turn that off at a push of a button.. Not sure if tacoma's have it though.
Ye i found the button
Sincerely, Matt is one of the most capable, resourceful and industrious dudes on UA-cam. If this guy needed to get to space, something tells me he could build it. 💪🏻👊🏻
We had a local cat lady she disappeared and they found her skeleton covered by cats, now we have a new cat lady down the road the other way, we see at least 30 cats at any time, I suggest you never run low on feed.
My family are masons, digging footings my whole life! You earn my Respect!
How deep are you making those footers for a wall?? Sure looks deep to me??? Love you guys!! Keep up the good work
Dude he could put a 2 story home on those damn things, smh.
No frost line there. I’m surprised he’s digging them that deep.
use Hardy Orange for a hedge/fence (flying dragon) planted a 12 to 18 apart. where you are you can plant seeds and in two years you'll have a nasty fence that requires no maintenance
Let’s be honest, Matt is a Beast..
and his partner is the Beauty
Hi guys i really admire your hard work and determination but breaks my heart to see Matt work so hard. Good luck with all your projects.
Kitten Tacos, lizard steaks and a sunken boat.... what a life 😂
The chicken helping to push was awesome!