Coming Back to Ireland | Mossy Bottom and the Midges
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Meet Séarlait, who, after 12 years living and working overseas, has returned to Ireland, and chosen to spend the last two weeks volunteering at Mossy Bottom, my homestead in rural County Sligo. Did her experience here live up to expectations? Would she recommend volunteering to others? And what are her hopes and plans for the future?
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Just propose to her silly! Both of you are beating around the bush.
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What a great conversation, between 2 people who value similar things. I'm 73 and find great comfort in the fact that young people are still thinking deeply about what they want from their life. That's what will save us.
Couldn't agree more at 61 this September my faith is in the young and of course mother nature !
Nicely said, Dottie. I'm 63, and I was thinking the same thing...
Very well put Dottie. I’m 67 and I’m very uplifted too by their attitude.
I am 61 and agree.
I'll be joining the 6o's club in January, and as PJ Harvey once said, "I have so much more to do and that's truly a wonderful feeling."
That was delightful! She is both a thinker and a doer - and your animals obviously love her. I'm glad for you both to have had such a great volunteer experience. And for sharing about it. I suspect the 2 of you will stay quite good friends.
“… will I have the stamina to withstand the social interaction …” I love these words.
Me too!!
Can certainly identify with that, I'm a sprinter more than a marathon runner when it comes to social interaction.
That is such a good point about animals being sociable for company but not depleting your energy the way people can do. Great video 🙂
I think that when most people lived an agricultural lifestyle, those who were introverts were happier and stood out less to others. When the masses moved to cities and entertainment and social life became more prominent, extroverts became happier, but introverts less so.
Kudos to you, Daniel, for providing this opportunity for people, mostly young people probably, to see what an agricultural lifestyle would be like. In this day and age, because of the internet, it is possible for people to have a homestead exclusively or a job and a homestead. I think there are more people who see the importance of having balance in their lives and can invent a hybrid lifestyle that suits them better. And Kudos to the people who volunteer on homesteads like yours to open their minds, their options, and test their mettle. It’s a win-win opportunity! 👍
I think you've hit the nail on the head. Now you've pointed this out I agree with you. I hadn't thought of it before.
Reality: Daniel lives offsite with his partner and their child. The volunteers spend most of their time on their own, as the owners are rarely on the farm, contrary to the impression(s) given in these videos. The giveaway for me was when he said he likes to go for a good run after a day of hard work. We tend to a 3 acre garden. I can assure you that there has never been a thought of doing anything other than resting after a full day of labour on our set up.
@@mangore623 Didn't know that. Interesting.
@@mangore623 Hmmm, I'm not sure this is correct, how would you know anyway, he has mentioned the fear of having children, in fact I'm pretty sure you're spreading bullshite! ... I don't feel mossyman is a deceiver but then one can never tell for sure until one actually knows - and if this was true why wouldn't he just delete and block you, stopping the spread of this shocker of a secret from his subs?? 😂 lol
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@@wildflowerwind6941 you stil don't know! lol
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I absolutelly loooove her accent. I was wondering what the average day of a volunteer at your place would look like. I thought it was all work no play from dusk till dawn. 🙂 I first went to Ireland as a volunteer when I was 18 (loooong before workaway) and I had the best time. People who expect to be payed for the work done, don't understand what volunteering is all about. You don't do volunteering to pay your bills. You do volunteering for new experiences, learning new skills, learning about different cultures, lifestyles, for the change of the environment, etc. I recently considered volunteering again, but I had an eye on one volunteering position in Portugal that fell through and then Covid came and I never went back to that. Anyways, I must tell you that watching your videos has made me more appreciative of the land we have and I have tackled many gardening projects that in the past just seemed too overwhelming (so I just ignored them). I'd love to hear stories from other volunteers as well. Plus would love to meet your partner. I know you said somewhere that she's camera shy and I completly understand and respect that, but we (on this side of our computers) are curious people. 🙂🙂🙂
Well said! :)
Indeed!
Is there a partner? Didn't know that! Always thought that mossy bottom was a bachelor pad:)
But if she doesn't want to be presented, this is to be respected.
As corney as this might sound- the feeling of connection is probably love in its purest form. That's what animals have gifted to me.🌻🦋🐕🌈🐾♥️
Not corny at all... and nicely said
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I agree Belinda...the love animals give to us---is indeed love in it's purest form. ♥
@@margietucker1719 purest in a sence, yes I agree, but probably not the most challanging, for that a human ego is probably required. lol
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Interesting. I’m English born of Irish parents who spent 6 weeks of my summer holidays as a child on my grandparents farm in the west of Ireland in the 1960/70’s. I remember my grandparents bringing in the hay with a donkey and cart, milking cows, growing veg etc. Yes, definitely, when I look back I’m romanticising but what sweet memories.
🤩 I feel like she is in the beginning of something new. And I want an update in a few years to hear how it turned out for her ☺️
I like her big time! So clever and well-spoken. All the luck in the world for her and her future plans!
Very well-spoken yes and that accent is just like a song
Yes, love this lady so much. Love her genuine conversation.
Hi Daniel, I loved this video, My late husband and I used to do what you are doing on the road to Streedagh strand. I am 73 now and living in Devon. I really miss that life and really had a connection to Ireland (the usual Irish great granny thing) Our cottage was much like yours and we grew all the veg. I was lucky my husband was a builder!!
My advice to your volunteer is follow your dreams and don't let the grass grow under your feet, (time is short) anything is possible you just need to want it enough. I wish I was still there. All the best to her on her journey! Good lock (as they say in Sligo)
What an interesting and thoughtful/mindful young person. Wishing her all the very best in her future plans. Love the bench, a true piece of art. Also interesting how Celtic roots appear to pull one back in and how the past ways of life are now appreciated for their therapeutic qualities.
This was one of your most beautiful episodes. I love the sweetness between you both and how she is so loved by the animals. I was in Sligo last weekend! Thank you.
I agree, she is an angel and the poinys covered will help so many I hope. lol
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Agree completely- exactly my sentiments
Very interesting chat dear mossyman, I was glued to the conversation. Truly she is a wonderful girl, and the elephant in the room is obvious but appart from all that there were salient points you both brought out that anyone serious about freeing themselves from working for the banks, (mort.guage), and living & loving a natural rural lifestyle might consider very carefully.
22 years ago we came here getting this property in the mtns for relatively pennies, we were fortunate. You say it's hard work, for some it might be, I became a builder of thatched houses so I took it in my stride transforming our 30's Devalera cottage into a 5 bedroom with canadian timber frame out buildings & stone workshop, polytunnels, gardens, stone walls etc, but it still took 8 years to get the overall property features to a point I could call 'finnished' - but it's never finnished and that a good thing to, always more to do! I would say it can be hard but normally just slow and steady, especially if you do the work alone, all things in good time and as you say, prioritzing, doing something everyday it all gets done, eventually.
Her hot tub idea, gravity heated by a small wood burning outdoor stove, is one I've had for a couple of decades and still haven't done it. 🙄😂 The joy is it's all year round and a bath, actually, changing the water frequently. Even better would be one elevated! Such a joy especially in the winter snow. . . memories of hot springs in B.C. Canada mtn living.
I do so hope she returns and the angel of deep affection touches your hearts, what a gift that would be, even just dear freinds which is what we have, even for a householder bhakta like me being married really saved my life, what a learning curve, not always fun as the ego can often persist but ultimately full of joy.
Blessings from Tipp
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A lovely insightful volunteer who so eloquently expressed herself. The animals known a good person which speaks volumes. All the best in your future endeavors.
Fascinating insight, I’d find it difficult saying goodbye to volunteers like this I must say.
Thanks Daniel
I have always enjoyed your videos, but this is your best film by far! What great insights from an intelligent, thoughtful, and grounded young woman. The world is safe in hands like yours.
so agree, and as to the last question about volunteering (no money) knowledge doesn't have a price
Yet another great interview!!!
But what a wonderful young woman, so grounded in life…
I hope she gets all that she wants from life, 5yrs+ of hard work and I’m sure that she could start to achieve what she wants!
Love the idea of all those small holdings next to each other and creating that patchwork you described, would you consider allowing others to start on parts of your land or buying additional plots to do so?
I really liked this interview and have wondered about the volunteers and their routine there. I liked her a lot and loved her voice. She seems like a pleasant, direct, calm, competent person to spend time with.
What a lovely person, I wish her all the very best for the future !
It's so sad that loads of people will know about the latest reality TV show but so few in comparison will hear let alone have a conversation like this
20:50 And our grandparents couldn't walk away from it like we can if we get tired of the life style. For them it was life or death. We have much to be thankful for in that we can learn from their experiences.
Searlait was a wonderful interview and great info about pharming philosophy. I think the state of the world has made young people begin yearning for a simple life.
Your vision of more young people and families out working the land just might be more common place over the upcoming years. So many changes coming... more people connecting with and living more closely with the earth 💚
Lovely chat. Up here in Donegal this June has been challenging ,rain,wind,cold! Plus find the midges a torture. You have achieved great things in Co Sligo. Inspiring,plus great commitment and creativity. Simplicity and finding the things that really matter,especially at this time people need to reconnect with real life as humanity sleepwalks towards technocracy and totalitarianism.....
As an older single woman, I am now pursuing my farm sit, volunteering nomadic existence. Everything will happen when it is right for you... just trust your instinct and your heart. Great chat... Moss reminds me of my Border Collie... OCD about sticks!
Oh Moss .. I simply adore you .. you remind me so much of your doppelganger whom I was blessed to have by my side for 13 1/2years. Thank you for this lovely like minded conversation and especially for letting Moss express his wonderful exuberant self, from a Brit in Toronto
A lot of talk that leads nowhere like going around in cercle . When l was 19 l knew exactely what l want l am 83 and l never change my mind . Life is short before you know you are old . Have a aim and go for it . Nothing is easy what ever you do you need dedication and not give up at the first hurdle coming your way . This young man know where he is going l admire him greatly . If they were more young people like him it would be a better world without greed and violence . His soul is his own .this is his strenght . Takecare .
I loved Moss snapping at the midges . He is a star !
A thoughtful, lovely chat. I agree that too many people (especially Americans) focus on making money, money, and more money. I retired early so I could spend time creating an urban garden, finish restoring my 90-year old house, and indulge my other creative passions. It still shocks me when people say, "Oh, you should start a business, or do this investment thing that takes lots of time, or build a rental house in your garden, so you can make more money. Bleh. Hard to believe you have been at Mossy Bottom for six years, Daniel! I am convinced it is exactly where you are supposed to be. Cheers.
America is the land of capitalism! People worship money and excessive stuff, not self development or contentment. It’s sad!
Easy there with the anti americanism you two. As if people in other countries aren't as money seeking as Americans. You can find more economic opportunity in the US, as such there is more money in the system, but that doesn't mean everyone else on the planet is not seeking money as well, they just might not have as many opportunities to do so.
I believe the US is capitalism on overdrive! People don’t just want money, they want to live in palaces, drive gas guzzling tanks, have walk-in closets for their wardrobes, and feel they are entitled to every possible privilege. It’s obscene!
@@Donneczka1 Do you know ALL 330 MILLION Americans? I think not. Of all the Americans in my circle...friends, family and co-workers---NONE are like you just described. In the big cities like New York, Los Angeles, etc...you will find many people obsessed with money. However, this country is HUGE. And all across this country you will find millions of people living on small holdings, who are VERY MUCH into self-development, contentment, sustainable living--just like Daniel. You can't paint an entire large country with a large, diverse population with your same, broad brush! Not only is it an unfair judgment--it is totally based on ignorance. Be careful about incorrectly believing in stereotypes. You are not only wrong--but you've made yourself look foolish from lack of knowledge.
THAT is what is truly sad!
@@TheMountainBeyondTheWoods True, I live in Texas, and personally know many people who have migrated to the US from Mexico, Panama, the Philippines, Cambodia, etc...These people are OBSESSED with making money, taking extra jobs, doing whatever they can do to make more money. I don't know any Americans who are as obsessed with money as they are. In fact most Americans I know only work enough to make their basic needs. Not thinking about money 24/7 like most of the foreigners do.
Love your videos and the young lady in this one is very sympathetic.
The only point I always am bewildered is, when it comes to age.
Why on heavens sake do you always talk about young people?
Normally people ( here in Germany) do their job until 66 or 67 and longer if the pension is low.
And if they have such a homestead like mossy bottom, what do you think, when will they be forced to leave it because they are old?
To my opinion there are things young people can do better then older ones but there are a lot of things where it goes the other way round. I really believe that young and old can learn form one another if they want to.
Everyone starting a project like your must be someone who loves learning and who can do without gracious living as people are used to in big cities. But that’s nothing about age.
Séarlait is a delightful person. This is a very thoughtful and interesting conversation.
What an amazing person she is. She's a deep thinker and she seems to be bonding so well with the animals, including mossy, the cats and midges!
What a wonderful, wise person Séarlait is! Great idea/format for a video to change things up a little.
I was very much hoping that you'd interview volunteers. Thank you. What a fascinating, thoughtful and lovely person.
Amazing to hear others my own age to talk so openly and honestly like this. Awesome video 😊
You've made another 'nice friend' Daniel. Each one marvels over the 'gold' you have found with your homestead. Thanks 4 sharing. Health and God Bless!
It's a wonderful way to try out a lifestyle and learn some new skills if you're still young enough. I'm not that young anymore, but it's given me an idea for hosting volunteers at a country property in Italy that just might be a way out of a cul-de-sac that Covid Policy stranded us in. Now to investigate WorkingAway....
What a lovely philosophical conversation Daniel, thank you for sharing. The garden looks so lush and thriving. Also very much loved seeing peeks of the granary and that bench! One of our best vlogs... but I do believe they are all wonderful.
I love it! What an encouragement. I am in Nashville TN and started gardening and I have alaways had a dream of God wildreness and being a part of it. Funny I grew into suburn life but have a large garden for me it is. I rescue animals. I have 2 racoons that come eatb cat food each night. A momma brought her 2 baby scunks at night. I had a possium too come visit each night. I look at them through the window and talk to them at night. lol Ratty is his name and possy. I am weird I know. I LOVE nature and all animals.
Much admiration for you, Daniel. Your courage and inner peace are refreshing.
Good glory--how on earth can you both sit there amidst all those midges and not be completely driven mad??? What is your secret? I get one bite and I'm itching and all red...best of luck to this young lady!! Would love to volunteer there for a spell one of these days... I assume WorkAway is still the way to go? Is there an age limit to volunteering?
With extreme difficulty, haha! We ended up in the granary just to escape them that day!
Maybe a mosquito head net would be a good idea...I've seen Jake and Nicole use these on their channel.
Smoke like some dry grass smoldering drives them away,if birds eat midges they need to step up there game midges were made by Satan I think 🤔❤️
So heartening to see an Irish woman return to the home country. I hope she stays there and settles down. Moss is completely enchanted by her, can't take his eyes off of her! The cats, too, like being near her. How sweet!
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What a great conversation/interview the two of you had. If I was younger I would definitely jump at the chance to volunteer like she does! Best of luck to her in her future! 🌼
ask her to marry you. 'only yesterday' (ghibli).
I, too, have roots in Ireland and wish to go back soon. I dream of having a small holding but I would like to learn more practical skills.
What a lovely bright lady....I hope she'll come back and volunteer again to fill up her soul, as she seeks her life path.
She is so sweet and precious. I hope she returns soon. ;)
Such an insightful conversation, really enjoyed listening! I guess I am one of those cliche young people in their twenties, who wanted so badly to escape their small town at 18 and now 10 years later I want nothing more than to go back to the country side and live a quiet life. Never would have imagined that 🤷♀️🙈
this update stroke me to see how deep can be a stress level that makes people blind to really know what they want. This young lady has such a nerve to speak up from where she is right now. and others stories are giving such an uplift to continue breaking my own traps and taking me out of my own stresses... great story, amazing moss and amazing Daniel... God Bless )))
Plantain, broad leaf or small... add a few leaves to your salads often, keep those little blighters at bay. A Complex Vit B may help as well. I hope this lady find the best life for her. Its a brand new world!🥳
Wonderful chat. I have to say though Daniel, if that was me volunteering I wouldn't ever want to leave, because I would fall in love with you. 🥰 ilona
Fantastic idea to have a volunteer speak of their experience. I hope it captures more people's attention and encourages more volunteer travel. I loved how she called your homestead your kingdom.... SO true - looks like it...well ok maybe slightly more Mossy's Kingdom
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"What would you do differently?" is such a great question to ask.
Anybody else instinctively start scratchin while watching ? 😂
As a Dubliner living in Mayo now over 16 years, the ONLY thing I hate about the countryside is the midges... & being an avid angler, I get more than my fair share.. 😤
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I absolutely love this video! What an amazing, insightful , well spoken young lady!
As a fellow introvert, I loved this pleasent conversation between the both of you. She's very eloquent and thoughtful and it seems in good connection with her heart. She'll find her path.
Moss stealing the show again!
Nice format. A pleasure to sit and listen.
If she is Daniel's partner, I'd say it's clear that Moss and the cats approve :)
Thank you for the interview of Searlait. It's inspiring to see people living to the full -- trying things, exploring ideas & options, gradually aligning their external lives to be more compatible with their internal values, personality, and desires.
Absolutely love this video, Daniel. Such a wonderful insight into volunteering. She's lovely, too. Thank you. 🥰
Had I to re live my life over
Small holding, land, animals, grow food, off grid, self sufficient,
Like minded human/s, like my grandparents, simple living, laughter, fun, play, music, dance rual Ireland 🇮🇪
Séarlait is a lovely name
Thank you, Daniel! This interview was brilliant! You gave us a peek inside your cottage; will you be giving us an update?
It looks like the granary has come a long way. Can we get an update some time? I'm so interested in how to restore derelict buildings, especially ones made out of stone. Lovely video x
One day, I’d love to be a volunteer here.
What a great interview! I loved all the thoughtful and insightful discussions between you. I feel very confident that Searlait will thrive in a homesteading lifestyle and I hope the stars do indeed align for her so that she can embrace this lifestyle sooner than expected.
Great to hear a good old Northern Ireland accent from what seems a very educated young lady 👍
A definition of a cynic is wanting to be paid for doing a hard days work, well said there Oscar.
She could be part of a community that bridges and allows her to keep learning and also be involved in the activities of homesteading .. so many hand artisanal endeavors can be part of the homesteading lifestyle. Lovely woman hope you can check in with her in the future
“Out of life's school of war-what doesn't kill me, makes me stronger.” - Nietzsche
I think the girls best course of action would maybe be to work for like a gardening centre or some crop growers business maybe to get the long term experience while also being paid and saving up then find her own little plot and put the experience to good use maybe get a friend to help build her a little cabin etc. Start small and grow the land into something she can handle and be happy with.
Daniel, Thank you - a very interesting chat today.
Volunteering is something you can't avoid when you retire (in the normal sense) and it's a time when you get the freedom to choose anything in the world, literally (as most things can be achieved with very little money if you think about options for long enough).
What you have is valuable as a taster - so much so I'm quite surprised that you don't charge the volunteers to stay with you!
What you've achieved in just a few years is definitely inspiring. I love it. x
Great interview. I'm sure the hardest part of moving to the homestead lifestyle is getting started! Much value to volunteering first!
Buy cedar oil online... mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of the oil with water and 0.25 cup plain witchhazel in a large spray bottle. Shake before each use and spray yourself down. Very pleasant, you'll smell like a cedar chest and the midges will keep their distance... safe for face and for animals, too!
Such a lovely young woman.. thanks! The granary interior is looking very nice. How about showing us your progress?
What a lovely young woman, I wish her all the best in the future
I yearn for this life so badly sometimes I can't get through a video in one sitting.
Jesus dude, why didn't you ask her to move in with you?
well done, Mossy Bottom! actualizing and helping others to as well!
Hey, Daniel. Don't forget to show us what's going in your garden! We can see some things in the background...
What an awesome video Daniel. Thankyou for sharing.
Such a very thoughtful interview. I am astonished at the wisdom and insight you both possess at such young ages.
Really loved this video interview, especially Moss dog’s contribution 🤗🌸
What an intelligent individual I love that young people are re-evaluating what’s important in their lives and moving for change xx you both clearly jelled in your visions. I wish you lots of luck xx
O yes. Animals. In this respect I'm similar to you both. And what an impressive undertaking!! Greetings from a part of the worlds where the sun is fiercer and the thorns are bigger.
Where may I ask is that? From an African in Exile "Down Under"?
Reminded me of a vineyard experience. Loved the solitude, a time to recharge the physical and mental batteries. Invigorating and made strong friendships. As others have said, an insightful interview and will inspire some people to follow the Mossy Bottom lifestyle.
Love hearing the birds.
Beautiful ambiance at mossy bottom 😍
Lovely young lady. ❤
Mate I still can't believe you gave all this up , however I wish you all the good fortune in the world with your new adventure
"How to get pretty Irish girl working your land for free." Great work both :)
Thank you for such a great interview/ conversation.
'stamina to withstand social interaction ' that's what I lack!!! Never articulated it, but I so get it!
i could hardly handle the midges just watching! yikes! But you both are such troopers
200 years ago when much of the population worked on the land or in labor centered trades, the age of mortality or death age was lower. In the modern world we’re just dying longer on medication and most old people have chronic health problems.
Thank you S for speaking to the pressure of socializing and worrying about the necessary stamina whilst volunteering
Greatly enjoyed the conversation !!
Boy, can I relate... thank heavens my animals can't talk and tell others everything they have heard about my life and thoughts!!! 😉😁
Wow. What a ledge! Brilliant conversation
Lovely heartwarming video as ever. As for those pesky midges, try putting lit citronella garden candles around where you’re seated. I’ve heard it fends the little blighters off!