Alone & Off Grid for One Month
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
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The time has come... I (Alyssa) was left on the homestead for an entire month to run things on my own! We knew this day was coming, so from day one we designed our property in a way that was Alyssa-friendly... or friendly for anyone running the property solo. In this video, we share some of the ways I'm able to manage on my own in Jesse's absence whether it's taking care of my day-to-day needs or even making progress on the property without him.
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I love your goofy and fun sense of humor Alyssa. It really makes what probably would be a dull video so much fun to watch. One of the main reasons I subscribed to your channel
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Agree. She is just too cute, while at the same time being informative. Will she herself, go out & get a wild turkey for Thanksgiving Day before hubby gets back? If so, & she keeps it around until closer to "the day", (since they are easily domesticated) just keep the Tom out of that new compost you just made, lol. Thanks for the fun to watch videos that let us in on your practical approach to adventure you have taken on.
OMG the PINK underwear was hilarious!
Depth 900ft, port clearance 160ft. It's too damn close.
Nothing better than a woman who can get things done.
'Off Grid Woman' is a superhero, she has the cape to prove it!
My girls are grown now, but I insisted that they learn how to drive a stick when they started driving. Oldest can do it in an emergency (whole purpose for them to learn) Youngest drives a stick and really doesn't want anything else. I just never wanted them out with friends and get stuck and not have that skill. Good for you that you knew this was something that was important. I swear every 4 wheeler has a mind of it's own!
If you design your floor plan so that you have a single central closet for all your plumbing needs you will greatly reduce costs and facilitate modifications such as solar hot water etc. It will also reduce water usage as you would not waste cold water while attempting to run hot
When designing the floor plan, you might want to draw it on the ground and make cardboard furniture to make sure that the floor plan works.
When designing for plumbing make sure all your fixtures share the same wall. That reduces the amount of plumbing required. It also make sure that you have hot water faster.
Have fun, I'm looking forward to each installment.
Excellent tips! We've narrowed the plumbing to two walls. Not bad! :)
Or make a wooden model. You have wood :) And in your copious spare time you can sit inside and whittle model furniture. Or just rough it out by drawing on little offcuts. I found a very rough "architectural model" helped a lot, not least for answering questions like "can we get our king size mattress up the stairs". They also fascinate neighbours and family, and if you do make it a little nice you can use it as a doll house if/when there are kids.
Full size floor plan drawn in the yard: Cannot beat that!
If you can get some junk furniture (no point exposing good stuff to the weather) and place them in the "rooms", you could even live a day to see how it will all work!
Jesse and Alyssa ....Both of you guys deserved adoration and lots of praise .. for what you have accomplished. Well done and may you both be always be happy and content ! You have given me lots of joy watching your videos.
I always thought that by this time in my life I could have gotten a off grid homestead. However after a fall and breaking my back which led to congestive heart failure and major blood clots in both legs I have to settle for just watching your adventures. I have to say I never thought I would see you running around in a cape and underwear, LOL now that's funny.
woodturningjohn hey man I'm a clinician and have seen how debilitating things like dvt's can be and same with heart failure. Hope you're fine and hopefully you're keeping up with your therapy.
jussa101 Thank you, yes I keep up with things and keep fighting because I have a daughter to raise since the wife bailed as well.
Johnny Draco
what's that all about? !
He must have been blurting out how he felt about the wife who bailed on her husband 2 posts above your's.
Keep your floor plan simple and basic. You can always add on to it in the future. Remember, insulation is best added while the structure is new.
I have watched a few of your videos this morning. YOU TWO are real. I appreciate that. I subscribed.
Love the Superhero outfit! Prior to buying my 1980 Honda Prelude, way back when, I had only driven a stick around a neighborhood in Victoria, BC for about 15 minutes.
I drove out of the dealership vowing that my stick would do things My Way...lol. It was a jerky couple of days at first, but in the end it was the most fun driving I ever had until I traded it in 10 years later.
Next time Jesse leaves, as long as the truck is in good shape, just drive that thing! You'll do great.
My favorite video so far! Alyssa you were a hoot! XOXO
We are building our permaculture homestead in Northern Vermont and we watch your progress almost every day. We like the construction detail in the videos and how you work as a couple to get things done. We are also inspired by your hot tub, though, we are building the house first! We also appreciate your notes of nerdyness that waft from your loving banter. Stay warm as the jaws of winter slowly close on your (and our) farmhouses.
It's always great to have multiple ways of transportation!
I love it that your are not afraid to learn and try new things.
Thank you for taking your time to document everything
love the videos it's like Christmas morning when I see yall add a new video well done
Jessie is a freaking rock star self made man but he is so lucky to have such a sweet soul hard working companion by his side. So it's all equal dear! I know by my old age that you guys are going to make it happen in everything you set goals for.
Great job. I'm sure that Jesse felt you were more than capable of running things while he was away. Your posts always have so much great information. By the way, loved the whole super hero thing. Very fun!
I loved the superhero routine!
Both of you have been extremely helpful. You're both super and, with such helpful guidance, heroes. If it wasn't for videos like this, I'd be lost in the woods rather than homesteading.
Alyssa, you've done a great job the last month by yourself. I do, however, fear that you may have needed a little more human contact at the point where you decided to run around in the super hero outfits lol. Funny stuff though, great video :)
Alyssa,
I found this quite inspirational. And I think you did a fantastic job running the place in his absence too! I also agree with you about how important it is to set things up in the beginning in a way that ensures it being more easily ran by one. Work smarter, not harder, right! I hope you have a beautiful holiday season this year. Hugs from Kim in Arkansas!
with that personality and attitude theres no way you can go wrong. Good job Alyssa
I just found your channel. I loved hearing you explain the things your are doing. Great video. It gives me encouragement to continue my homestead. Thanks, Randy
Good for you guys. A little planning has worked out great for y'all.
I'm from Oregon also-high fives! :) Great job taking care of the homestead! The folks that set up the homestead we just bought, in Alaska, came up from California in the 50's and set up the homestead from scratch like you guys are, living in a small trailer house. From what I've seen watching a few of your videos, you and your guy make an awesome team. Looking forward to following your adventures.
I think you are from Orange County, California and so I have to say you are surprisingly awesome. I know you background story, but for you to embrace this lifestyle so genuinely the "simple life" must have been just below the surface waiting in your heart for someone like Jessie to wake it up. I'm so thrilled for you that you found someone so compatible. You and Jessie seem to make quite the pair. Take care, best wishes and God bless.
You my girl are doing GREAT! The video's just keep getting better and better. GOD bless, JC
Love your sense of humor. Thanks for sharing it.
Alyssa ! You rock Girl ! I've been trying to get my to do the kind of things you two are doing for last 35 years.
Well done! nice to see that you are able to manage very well on your own.
What a belting couple.Started seeing your vid in the last week and are enamoured by your attitude.
Very best wishes to you both.Keep on keeping on.
Alyssa, great job on the video and kudos on doing everything by yourself!
Thanks Alyssa! You guys are very informative and a lot of fun to watch, please keep it up!
Way to go! Your dad, husband, and family should be proud of you.
Great vid: honest, funny, entertaining, and informative! The hombre needs to take you out to dinner upon his return.
LOVED the super pink undies costume!!! LOL!!!
That superhero training montage was pretty frickin sweet.
Jesse totally agreed! Alyssa went above and beyond on that one FO SHO! That forked stick curl was awesome. Chin ups? REALLY! hahaha
Alyssa- My wife and I loved the Super Hero in training part of the video! Keep up the great work.
Another great video, Alyssa. It shows the depth of planning involved you two are making as you go on this off-grid journey. I hope Jesse sells the home for LOTS of money. And about the skillsets you brought up: driving a stick, dressing game, and pressure-canning: these are all going to be super-valuable down the road. About Jesse's super-off-grid skills- Black and Decker offers a homeowner's book with basics of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and a lot of other skills. It might be worth tucking away in your library as a way to dip your toes into construction projects- so the next time he steps away for some time you can surprise him with your handiwork (though I'm sure he already knows just how capable you are!)
Man you have a good attitude, it is refreshing
I agree that your husband is pretty much an off-grid superhero, I love his informative videos. (the one on the chain saw mill helped me) But minute 1-2 was HILARIOUS - which requires a superhero power of a different kind and I might add that it is just as much essential to backwoods living. Of all the videos I watch on this kind of living, you guys - more than many others, are going to make it just fine.
You are great Alyssa!! Thanks for the info!
You are so smart and entertaining. Watched one video and I'm hooked. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
You guys are awesome. I look forward to the new videos. So sorry for the loss of your cat. :(
I have watched a ton of your videos and this is the first I have actually commented on. I had to laugh. GREAT sense of humor. I suspect its key to a lot of couples success. LOVE the homemade stock idea! I love the fact you two are always learning and says a lot of your dedication!
The cabin is in eastern Oregon with a year around creek running next to it! My dream place. Love your videos
Just stumbled on to your vlog. Have watched two episodes and I like them. I've had a little over a half dozen hobby farms over 40 yrs or so. I would do it all over again. I live in Minnesota now but did live in Montana for 5 years. I miss the scenery. Your view is outstanding. Keep it up and never give up. Sometimes you need a break to regroup and catch your breath but then hit it again. Glen
You GO girl!! Awesome video yet again... truly lauhed out loud at superlyssa - Thank you!!
I hope you have figure this out by now, but you ALWAYS need at least 1 spare LP tank so when the one in use runs out you can quickly hook up the spare.
+theoldwizard998 Got two ;-)
theoldwizard998 LP tank?
Liquid propane.
That was a bit rude. The individual's post directly above his was in fact, a query regarding the acronym LP if you look.
SUPERNOVA; my apologies for my remark. It seemed directed at the other chap.
Good for you kid!!!! Your posts have me thinking a lot about chucking the urban life! I
Terrific video...great info for us gals. Love the zany antics!!
Love your get it done attitude .. Where there is a will there is a way !!
Great since of humor. Love it!
Great video Alyssa. Well done.
I am loving to see what you guys build for your first Home, keep the videos coming as often as you are guys keep going, Maybe something we all will learn that will be very beneficial to our future homes. Bone broth sounds good on a cold day..
I've watched a few of your videos and I truly appreciate them! I envy you two. This is exactly what I've always wanted to do! Koo dos to you both and thanks!
Awesome job Alyssa!
Jesse, you are a lucky fella. She's a keeper. Love the videos folks. ☺
You guys are great, more videos please.
Good job & video Alyssa!
great job alyssa!! I think you did great and im sure jesse knows you can fen for your self!
Loved this one. Really fun.
Well done!
Thank you for the super hero "thingie". It was absolutely hilarious and delightful.
I love your videos. Please, by all means, continue.
Great video Alyssa. A great lesson that if you are building a life together you both need to be able to get by with just one of you as life happens around you. You seem to be a pretty big off grid super hero already, keep it up both of you.
awesome video...great job in running the homestead solo...I've been kinda working on the same thing here... its a lot of work but totally worth it :) if u need items for composting, some of the smaller grocery stores have bad or old items that they throw out...maybe some of them would save u items (such as produce, bakery, etc) to come and pick up..we do at the store I work at.. :)
I LOVE your channel! We are old and retired and just starting out homesteading. as a matter of fact we are starting an autistic community. we are starting oLD from scratch. We look forward to learning a lot from you.
I'm pretty new to the channel, but I've watched a few of your videos, and hope to one day homestead myself, but I just have to come out and say it, you two are hilarious! Thanks for the videos, they're very entertaining AND educational! The Super Duo of Homesteading!
Proper planning prevents piss-poor performance. You guys nailed it. Well done to you both :)
-Good on ya Alyssa, you can attempt anything. Sometimes it just needs a quiet space and some thinking space. Love your videos, have been watching regularly.
Adorable and informative. Jessie is a lucky guy.
Love ur attitude!
Great job Alyssa ! Thumbs up.... ENJOY.... THE SIMPLE LIFE
As always great tips....people tend to forget about how much small every day, off-the-grid, items weigh & how that could affect your day to day life out there!! great stuff, Thanks!
Awesome! Congrats.
Smart planning!
First time viewer here. I just had to leave a comment to say what a well edited video this is and that your enthusiasm is a delight to watch. You're living my dream, enjoy it! 😁
Good Job Alyssa...loved your superhero antics.
Wow you are really great.Fun video and great explanation. Jesse is a lucky man.
Great job!! You are awesome!! Glad I found you guys channel!!
very cute and funny and inspirational and educational! you 2 are fun to watch and learn from,your sense of humor keeos me coming back.
good video, informing, and entertaining. up until this year I would have to leave Amy alone on the Homestead as I worked up in Indy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 as a firefighter, so she was left with the task of dealing with it all, she did a great job of it
I love watching your videos. Your doing a wonderful job
You should use those stairs as a template to terrace most of the hill into a garden!
thanks for the laughter it was a great video!
Excellent video!
Haha I couldn't stop laughing when you said Jesse is an off grid hero. I've watched a 6 or 7 episodes of your channel and this was at the top best. I bet Jesse had a good laugh when he saw this video. Good luck with everything you all!
just started watching your vids. wow you two are amazing fun and educational and entertaining. keep up the awesome videos
What an awesome, intelligent young lady. And a willingness to learn. Something I find lacking in today's youth. You guys are doing a great job. Can't wait to see how it all turns out for ya'll (Yep, I'm a hillbilly) LOL!!
yeah its nice seeing such nice girl. i wonder all the time how i tried to start a family with a destructive pshycho woman
Two thumbs up for an amazing attitude, and the outfit of course. Cheers!!
Wish you guys were neighbors. We came from Oregon and moved into the mountains on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.
Keep up the great work.
Good use of humor but also very informative.......nicely done...!!!
the beginning was HILARIOUS!
I got a HUGE laugh outta this one, Alyssa!!! Loved it.
You go girl!!! Love your videos!!
great video idea! well done as always!
That was a great video. The super hero part was amazing and funny.