TimeLapse Yr 1 Young Family Left to Build Debt Free Cabin in the Woods
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- Опубліковано 2 січ 2022
- 1 yr Time Lapse of the year that changed our lives! In 2021 we sold and donated everything to leave the AZ desert behind and move to the mountains in Arkansas to build our dream cabin and finally make our dreams a reality.
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We are mid 50's, We have 95 acres woods and hills in Ky., 75 miles from where we now live. And we've talked about selling our home and 2 acres here, to relocate to the farm. You all have inspired me to just rip it off like a band aid and sellout here to move to the farm. I have a tractor and sawmill already. Thanks for the encouragement! Good luck n God Bless you.
Can you record your journey in a video series to inspire others as well?
I will help you build it for 5 acres of land at opposite end..ehh
Isn't Ky the state with all the windstorms as of late ? Is your property still fully with you . . . or, has it blown away, NON-Lol ! 😬 🇺🇸
Who're the kids gonna play with ? 😬
@@paulsuprono7225 nature…..
As a professional builder I felt watching for a while that this was gonna take so long and be so labour intensive for you guys...
Then I realised that unlike me, for you the process is what you're enjoying, not getting it finished asap and moving onto the next one.
Its amazing what you can achieve when you are patient and methodical and just keep going.
So why would they get rid of their radial arm saw if they intend building a new cabin ? Do they not have power? Buy a genset !
Everyone underestimates how hard concrete work is until they've done it.
In my country, such reinforcements would not go through.
@@tuomasandfolkmusic Probably the American way....
I love what they are doing but not the way they are doing it. Should have brought in another professional and before they started building.
yeah only 8-10 years before moving in on their snail passe xD
I remember when you were in Arizona wanting to pay off bills so you could buy land and move. Now look at you guys all in Arkansas getting it done . Proud of all of you , and so happy you are living your dream . 💕💕💕
These people need to get their lives plugged BACK into the grid where they BELONG.
A shining example of what love and family is all about. Love your kids both families!
I personally think it’s a blessing that the first concrete pour failed. Because giving it extra thickness and having professionals come finish it will give it a lot more strength. The strength is in the foundation anyway. Excited to see where this is going to go. All the best from Australia.
Aussie too Hi. I couldn't see what failed, haven't finished watching, thought I would see if it says in comments, so what happened, I have no idea how to build. lol. ;)
@@cindyw6621 They attempted the foundation pour on their own. Mis calculated the amount of concrete required, so ran short. If you finish the next day or after, cold joins aren’t good for concrete. Plus struggled with finishing and height from what I saw. Got professionals in to redo and finish to spec. Will be even better now. What part of Aus you from?
@@WHIKID1 Thank you so much, I am SE QLD. And yeah, had absolutely no clue, but loved seeing it in time lapse. :) Beenleigh.
@@cindyw6621 I know Beenleigh. I’m originally from the Redlands/Bayside area.
The answer to the question “what would you do if you weren’t afraid” is this right here! Keep living the dream guys, you are doing what only a few people will ever experience. #makeyourownluck.
Your kid swinging a hammer is legendary - the stuff memories are made of...!
I greatly admire what you are doing here.
Indeed it was a year my friends..but guess what we made it to 2022..To God be the glory🙏♥️..We all looking forward to a good year🙌🙏♥️♥️
The best recap I've seen. It's easy to get down on yourself when things seem to be slow but this really shows the enormous amount you've accomplished this year. Wow! Stay strong and proud. And you're great examples to your children.
You all sure found the right people to build your roads and get water. Crazy how much progress from your first campfire on raw land to where you are now. All of you have worked very hard including CRC.
Look how far you came in a " short," time that felt like eternity! Go get it! Your dream is unfolding, one petal at a time.
Don't let that concrete pour issue get you down. I'm 58 years old and a construction contractor that grew up in the trades. Concrete is hard, plain and simple! People don't realize it simply by watching a video, but when your hands-on in it there's a lot going on and it's happening a lot faster than you realize. That being said the pros you brought in did a nice job reworking your footers and pouring a good finished slab. I built my own three-story house almost completely by myself over the course of three years while working in the construction trades to earn a living . I did it because I wanted that pride and satisfaction that I knew I did it mostly by myself. It will be interesting to see your progress and I'll keep watching. Best of luck to you!
BLOOD, SWEAT ANDTEARS. BUT WHEN YOU FINISH , IT WILL BE CHEERS AND BEERS. YOU ALL ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Wow what an incredible job of editing Mel! The music sounded good even changing the speed to 2.0. I had to skip ahead though and miss the first pour. That was hard to watch the first time. I know you had to put it in. But you chose the best shots, put aerial views in great spots. At double speed you look like building phenoms! The next bad weather rent that hot tub! You deserve it.
Welcome to Arkansas.....it's pretty amazing I moved from So Cal In 2009 the Best decision of my life...life is so much simpler here.
Now that's the way you buy land, and prepared for building your forever homes. God Bless you all
I remember when I first started watching you in Az . You were talking about paying off bills so you could move, after watching all of this it’s amazing how much you have done in a year . You guys deserve a lot of praise. Thx for taking me along on this journey, I’m looking to the future for your family God bless you all 💕🙏💕🙏💕
What beautiful hardworking family. You have given your kids the best safe growing environment that will teach them a lot Mother Nature. I wanna say thank you for making such a wonderful decision. 10 years from, you will look back and see what a such decision you made with your husband. To me this is ultimate definition of peace, happiness and freedom from all the noise that comes from staying in urban cities. Thanks for sharing
First time I ever watched one of your videos. I am retired and can only remember having the kind of energy you and your husband have. What an amazing thing to watch your dream take shape. I thought I was just going to watch for a few minutes and get bored and say yeah enough of that, but I was hooked and watched the entire journey over the year. Now I need to backtrack and check out your earlier videos. I decided I should subscribe and I really look forward to watching you finish your home.
When I stumbled on to this video, i was expecting that you were going to build a bushcraft log cabin. All I can say is wow. If I were a younger man, I'd do the same thing you're doing right now
My wife and I sold our house, paid off debt and purchased 20 acres of bare land. I just watched this video and I gotta say, I'm so inspired! I can't wait to break ground on our land this coming spring! Subbed and following your journey!
Y'all have given us a real, down to earth video that shows there is still a way to build a real home- way more than showing off your skills and talents like many other videos. I'm about to build a simple home just as you are for myself & my wife of 31 years and your video has given me the inspiration and belief I have been looking for in SO many other youtube videos. My sincerest congratulations to you both. Somehow you have shown everyone more than just a way to put together dirt, materials and hard work... you are also demonstrating family values that everyone seems starved to see again these days. Thank you so much! I wish you the very best and am looking forward to your continuing videos!!
I have the green tee I want the yellow one to MEL & Gary !!!
WONDERFUL Video!!!
I was there through it all!!WHOOP WHOOP!!!!
Yall remind me of me and my family a year ago! Learning to fell trees, clearing woods and trails, building things.....its a magical time, right?!?!
It really is!!! 😎🤗
So nice to see someones dream come true. My late wife and I had planned to do something like that 20 years ago but life got in the way. We wanted to move from Arizona to some where cooler and build a house but just didn't happen. I am going to try to watch every video you make to see your progress. Stay healthy and have fun and always keep a bright outlook.
If I could “like” this 100 times, I would! You guys have come so far and done so much to be proud of! Lots more to do but you have your whole hearts in it and I can’t wait to see what ‘22 has in store! Great job guys! 🥰🥰🥰
Sustainable living is not only the future but the goal we should all strive for for future generations on our beautiful planet!
If you’re reading this be blessed and filled with joy and happiness 🟣🙏
Absolutely beautiful this needs to be a prime-time movie with y'alls beautiful life and Mel ❤ Gary ! Keep flying high like the bird that watches over y'all up there in that beautiful Mountain. Big Love from Texas
Not sure how far the creek is from the future house, but you guys could probably use it to your advantage and use the creek for power. Even if it's just for running the lights or something with a little less wattage. My end game is to do something almost exactly like this one day. Good luck guys!
This is just so dang wholesome. Best wishes to you and your beautiful family!
Been doing block work for over 27 years and I can say it's a mighty fine job you guys did
It was so nice to see how you kids started this whole journey from packing up and moving, selling your home and moving everything and everyone to this remote location. Thank you
My wife and I had a 2nd house in Arizona and just recently sold because of the market plus we were tired of the west after 13 years of going back and forth. You guys are making my heart smile! Keep up your dream and keep those kids' smiling which will not be hard in the woods! We are now looking to retire in Alabama but after watching your video I may have to rethink Arkansas!!
As a proud father myself looking to make this similar life changing decision I was brought to tears by this video. The fear of the unknown of what lies ahead for us is daunting. Seeing other people that are successful in this is so helpful and just know that your video is helping my family. Seeing you walking the property with the kiddos as they innocently find joy in the simplest of life adventures really hit home as I can picture my little ones doing the same. Thank you
Im planning for a change like this. Its intimidating isn't it. So much unknown. Its going to be an adventure
@@DarrelllCampbelllit is very intimidating. Im planning on moving to an area thousands of miles away from friends and family. Its tough
Wow 3 years later and I am still watching you guys on the 41.36
Una familia muy valiente. Una familia muy trabajadora. Una familia con las ideas claras. Una familia feliz. Enhorabuena. Un gran trabajo... Y aún queda mucho por hacer. 👌👏👏👏 Saludos desde Jerez de la Frontera. Spain 🇪🇦🇪🇺
I've been watching y'all since the Crocker parody. I'm proud of how far you've come and I'm looking forward to seeing your progress in 2022! 🤩
Absolutely fabulous time lapse. All of the ground shots in the drone footage in this give me a new perspective on how big your living area on the 41.36 compound really is. Seeing it all compiled like this really brings to light how much of a service area you really have cleared.
I just love watching Abe work his little heart out helping y'all build. Seeing him pounding those rebar and help roll those logs, just blows my mind. Little man can accomplish a lot. What an amazing view y'all have I can't imagine how breathtaking it must have been during the change of leaves in the fall. I know the camera views that we've had just don't do the real thing any justice.
Thanks for sharing.
Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe.
May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures
Reading this I have made a lot of errors but I have to correct. When I type in small caps it's bad with my eyes, my small screen on my phone and my big fingers... Lol
I don't know how I came across this video, but I did and watched it every minute. Mad respect for taking the leap! Yall are my hero's.
I was Born and raised in Arkansas. you picked a great place to move. this is where God lived while he made the rest of the world. good luck and best wishes in all you do there your life will be so so much better now. Welcome home........
Wow it's amazing how much you guys have got done can't wait to see the rest of the progress God bless
You guys have accomplished so much in a short period of time. I love watching you build your life and family together. Many blessings 🙏❤️ for 2022!
Make sure every hand that’s helped get them a small gift even if it’s pickled items a gift for these fine people they deserve it making your dreams come true
Unlike virtually everyone else who does this, you also actually used decent building materials, as well. Well done.
This video was flat out inspiring. Your commitment and relentless dedication to making your dream come true is a lesson to us all. I wish I was younger and had the wherewithal to do what you have done. Your knowledge and planning was impressive. I especially loved your son helping out and learning. I look forward to watching your next video. God bless and good luck.
Hi there, greetings from Rhodes Greece. Looks great and looking forward to seeing all of you till the end of your journey. I'm currently working on a plan to build a house on my grandparents olive grove, I'm very proud of you guys for not giving up on your dreams, all I can do is wish you all the best, love to all of you.
"Team work makes the dream work"
Outstanding! Subscribed as soon as I heard that!
1st video I've watched but the "team work makes the dream work" from one of the kids was great!
You two have come a long way since Starting the emptying of your house last January! Melanie, you did a phenomenal job putting this video together!! You guys have really worked hard to make it through what All you've done! I am sure that this upcoming year will be so much closer to seeing your beautiful dream of your family home come to fruition!! Looking forward to following along with you and your life's journey filled with adventures and hard work!!! God's Blessings for continued success with your builds
You are a blessed couple. All the best for a long and prosperous life.
I will stay for the journey, it's wonderful to see you making a great life for your family :)
I love what you are doing! I'm physically disabled from my time in the military and I'd love to do what y'all are doing 😊 God bless y'all abundantly!
Ziet er goed uit. Benieuwd naar resultaat in 2022. Looking Nice. Can,t wait to see more in 2022. Best of luck. From the Netherlands Europe
You two make a fantastic team! So excited to be on this journey with y’all! ❤️
Amazing what you have accomplished over the past 12 month and you guys should be very proud of the progress you have made thus far. I found your channel and subscribe around the time of the messed up footing pour and watching how you recovered from the frustration was inspiring. Its been exciting to watch you turn the wilderness into your very own homestead. Thanks for sharing your journey with us !
I just watched this video for the second time. I have followed you since AZ. I just love this video. It shows what hard working, intelligent, good people you are. No matter what you are doing it's always good to watch.
You are both very hard working parents even your children too. Except installation water system and cementing base of the house 🏠 you both husband and wife have done everything to build the house in the dense woods. You have done mind-blowing job.
Hats off to you both. 👏🙌👍👌.
Yep, definitely a journey I do not want to miss. I am so proud of you guys, and all you have done!!!
I just came across your channel and really admire you both for doing such an awesome job building your dream cabin.
“Teamwork makes the dream work!” Can’t love that enough! 🥰🥰👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻💯💕💕
Thank you so much for allowing me to live vicariously through your beautiful, hard-working dream.
You guy's have come such a long way in a short amount of time. Love watching your progress. Plus you have your brother there with you, and now your mom too. I'd say you are truly blessed. I think your 2022 year will not disappoint. Can't wait to watch you build your future home. Love you guys.
Oh man, this is so exciting to me. We are just in the beginning process of this same adventure. Blessings to your family! I just found you guys and can't wait to see what's in your future.
An idea, a plan, commitment, grit and a little luck equals success. Looking forward to following your journey in 2022.
Knowing you didn't start blocks until December look how far just 2 of you got. I am so impressed. You guys are rocking it.
Absolutely amazing how for you guys have made in such short time this video was awesome.I am so glad you put it together.We can't wait to see everything you get done 2022.
An amazing look into your last year. You have worked so hard to get where you guys are now. I am so proud of you guys. Sending hugs from New Zealand xx
Read the title and had to watch because I just purchased 2.3 acres in Oregon wilderness. I'm going for the simple life. As soon as the snow melts I get to cut my new driveway. That will probably take all summer. ....first things first... I'm glad for you guys so I'll be following the whole thing..thanks for posting this.
This was one of my biggest pipedreams, to have my family safe and happy and free, to create something like this, together, which would have created an inner strength and bond that would have lasted forever...I miss them very much. I missed my opportunity. I am happy for you and your family, had a smile and a tear as I watched your vid. I hope everything works out well, and I am looking forward to seeing the progress.
Love it you guys did brilliantly on doing everything here the commitment is so inspiring and even joyous to watch the faces of the kids seeing the property at the start was so adorable. MASSIVE respect to you guys ♥️💯
Happy New Year SLR Family🎉
What an awesome year. So much has been accomplished. Y’all amaze me!!!
You guys moved from the Moon (aka Arizona) to a literal Rainforest. Congrats! I think water will be the most precious resource of this century.
Mel and Gary you put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the build. Congrats on a job well done.
I love when a family pulls together to accomplish something great! May God lead and guide you on your journey.
As Civil Engineer, foundation version 2 looked reasonable in non-earthquake country, except for slab vapor barrier. Others watching should know the plastic sheet was good, but lacked a vapor break of 3”-6” sand layer between native soil and plastic sheet. Should not be surprised if tiles detach and/or carpets mold in this house over next couple of decades.
I would have not used a square to check the foundation... for that we have the Pythagorean theorem
@@LEDniac true.
Yes I noticed that as well and a couple of other issues but I don’t want to spoil it for them. As long as the plans were approved locally and the inspector is happy, then carry on.
My mouth dropped when I saw the transverse bars tied to uprights hammered into the ground. Talk about acceleration of rust, smh.
@@mhgrabow good point !
Once I started watching, I couldn't stop. Thanks for sharing! Proud of the 3 brave adventurous kiddos!
Get water from the stream and filter it. I watch gridlessness and they just put a video on a few weeks ago about how to get water from a pond in winter. Well worth a watch
What a great way to recap everything you all have accomplished. It was truly a labor of love watching start to finish. As your daughter said : TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK. You all should be super proud of yourselves. Can't wait to see what 2022 brings. I will be there watching. Happy New Year . 😍😍😍
I started watching when the move happened. I can’t believe how much has been accomplished. Watching this time lapse really puts it into perspective. Y’all are killing it! Excellent work ethics and a job well done! Congratulations on your progress ❤️
I could not stop crying watching how you all got it done, friends, family a wife that ties rebar everything, everyone, just beautiful.
congratulatons to all of you there,and to your new home GOD BLESS and stay safe,from the phillippines......
Y'all have been blessed with your forever homestead! Such beautiful property! You are so talented and such hard workers! I'm so glad we get to watch you on your journey! God bless you all! Love from Montverde, Florida!🙏🙌🏻❤🤗
Amazing journey so far. Looking forward to what your cabin looks like finished. Planning a similar adventure for myself and my kids in the future, leaving Arizona to Tennessee though.
Love how the kids are involved in the construction, will be great memories for them knowing they helped.
Thank you for showing the challenges and lowlights. I feel like these are the biggest learning experiences to others and helps keep expectations realistic when attempting something like this for others.
This is some of the most inspiring content I’ve seen on UA-cam so far. The amount of commitment it takes to do this is extreme. I wish you all the best and keep up the hard work. Prayers all around for good health. Cannot wait to follow along on the journey and watch it all unfold!
They don't pray, notice the "no Like" on your comment. . . it is only for money UA-cam vid.
This is the first video I've seen of you guys doing this, and I've got to say it's pretty awesome what you're doing. I'm really impressed with your block laying job. Now, as for the footer mess up, I don't think you guys messed up. I think that the driver did. The reason I say that he should've seen that u guys weren't 100% ready and told u. Not only that, he could've offered some help. I drive mixer here in Ohio, and I've seen way worse footer forms, and they went way better than yours did. It's not the drivers job to help or offer advice, but I do this way stuff like that doesn't happen. I'm sure you guys had to pay for that second truck that day, and it didn't look like you even poured it. He definitely should've called and canceled it for you, but that's just what I would've done. Hope to see the finished product.
To me, this is truly the "American Dream". Keep being you.. It's working!
In three days is one year. For your first time staying and you guys got a million veiws to celebrate it so happy for you guys you deserve it
started feeling sorry for you guys when you had to hire someone to finish the footings off but wow you killed it on the block walls ! good luck to you two its getting interesting ..smiled when i saw even the kids pointing up the blocks
Such a refresh to see a proper foundation and actual walls being built in the US 😎
This is much more like the “traditional” wall building I’ve seen in Europe unlike the wooden framed houses.
This should last a few generations ;)
Yeah, I live in Germany and when I see a Californian 500.000$ "cardboard house", I get the spooks.
How can anybody build walls with chipboard? This is the most trashy material I can think of. And if you want this stuff to be resistant to wetness you need to put so much chemical trash inside to seal it - I would be worried about my health constantly.
@@diekritischestimme Do you understand how earthquakes work??? California has some of the most stringent building codes in the world. Concrete cracks, wood flexes and can be rebuilt at less of a cost.
I feel like you got out of the city just in the nick of time. Good luck guys. Having the kids is the best part of the journey.
I have never watched a UA-cam video that stirred up emotions in me. This is such a great video you guys. I'll be glued to my seat waiting for the next one to drop. I'm root'n for ya.
Reclaimed what? Nature? You made a big ugly hole in the Forrest just like every human before you well done 👏👏
click bait title
How so?
I'm a native born and raised Arkansan and let me be the first to say welcome to our state and I hope you love it here as much as well the rest of us do lol fantastic job on your place and I hope you have many many loving memories in your new home ❤️
Happy Hello, you sweet family! I just found you this morning and I thoroughly enjoyed this video. My husband watches Bobblehead and Drew, and we have been watching UA-cam while eating dinner so I have been introduced to both of them and truly enjoy them. Now that I found you, I am going to share this with my husband. We have a new sweet family to watch during dinner now. God bless you 🙏 ❤
Good to see the professional concreter giving you a hand.
just came up on my recommended, watched the whole thing and it was a great video! all the best to you guys!
Watching you folk strikes a primal cord deep inside me….totally satisfying and motivating!