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Whenever I get comfortable, I very soon after get nervous. I think a big new property is a perfect challenge for you (to make you uncomfortable again) and a great new story to tell.
It’s not boastful to say you are debt free - it’s the truth and the result of good choices, hard work, and sacrifice. You should be proud. It’s also cool to grow and change as a family. Priorities change and that’s okay. I definitely identify with that. One of the reasons I love this channel (other than the amazing woodworking) is how open, honest, and real you are. You are an admirable person, Jay, and you deserve the best. I wish you good luck and happiness. Thanks for including us on your journey. 👍🏼
Jay Bates I’ve been watching you for years and I’m so glad to see you say you are debt free. Thinking of you running videos out of the spare apartment at the complex where you were doing maintenance... Look what you’ve accomplished! So happy for you, and grateful for your example.
Man, I gotta tell you I watch your videos every time you release them. It is abundantly clear to me that you are just about the most real dude on this platform. You are incredibly introspective and I love how raw you are with what you share. My wife and I also dream of living on land and homesteading, growing our own food and giving our kids a hands on individualized education. I’m sure you get it a lot, but you seem to be the type of guy I would be happy to have for dinner or to sit down to enjoy a beer with. If you are ever in Denver I’d be happy to make good on that! I’ll be praying that God continues to guide you and your wife as you figure out this next step!
I am 75 and hope to live long enough to see all your family's plans and dreams come true. Especially the chicken coop. 🐔 All the best from Georgia.
I am very proud of your progression. I first started watching you when your "shop" was that apartment. Watching you crosscut a board and the sawdust from the saw would blow up into the window blinds. Love your channel and your family!
Jay, your path is definitely not goofy. It sounds like an amazing new adventure. I’m 63 and worked the corporate high stress job in the big city that provided well for my family. However, I like you, always had the dream which I never pursued. At this end of life, that was my biggest regret. In this crazy world, family, and the adventures you create with them is one of the most important parts of life! You are not only creating great times for your kids now but the rural life will create grown ups with great moral and responsible characters. Go open that amazing next chapter!
Congratulations on working hard to live debt free. Lots of folks will envy you for this, pay them no mind. Make the move, having land is so much fun and will always keep you busy.
Go for it! Been with the channel for many years, you have tackled every project you started. I live in Belgium (Europe) diffrent situation, finances/wealth/taxes.. i'm 34 years old and built my house myself - its an incredible adventure! I can only recommend it! Still nine years to go to be debt free... but getting there! I wish you well for the upcoming adventure!
Very happy for you Jay. I’ve been following you for many years; and you are a big influence on me for me doing woodworking. You are a very honest, down to earth and straight forward person. Wish you and your family all the best.
An idea that my wife and I are working on/designing is building the phase 1 workshop/garage-mahal/temp residence and the phase 2 home about 40 feet apart so that we can build a phase 3 multipurpose greenhouse/4 season patio/dining room between the two. Sun, rain or snow we'd never have to step outside to go to either my workshop or her craft-shop and we can have dinner or after-dinner drinks under the stars any time we like. Also, hopefully our greenhouse will have an exit directly into the garden that's partially protected between the two buildings. All it really takes is a little bit of prior planning and burying some 2x12's in the walls of both buildings before the metal goes on so that you have a place for the greenhouse roof to die into when phase 3 starts.
Not only am I happy/excited for you, I'm more excited for whomever buys your house and gets that awesome shop and backyard! What a blessing it will be for them! Know that following your dreams will leave behind some "dream dust" for whoever comes behind you. Be blessed, Jay!
Jay, you've always been one of my favorite UA-camrs because of your mindset. I've watched you grow over the years and while others are building mega shops and starting two or three side businesses, you're paying off your debt and prioritizing family time. I admire this lifestyle and you inspire me to do the same. I hope you follow your dreams. Screw the comfortable life. Adventure awaits!
Jay Bates, you have been my inspiration for woodworking or trying for many years, and watching your channel grow. You have a positive voice, and you talk sensible and positive... you do what is best for whatever you do, hopefully you can keep sharing your adventure. Love your channel
Having your own property and developing it yourself would be great content, different from what you usually do. That doesn't mean it's bad at all. It would be really cool if you can get your own sawmill and start utilizing that makes some money as well. Do it up!
I am so happy and trying not to cry , you vanished for a long time, then up pop with all this good news, looking forward to your future adventures and vlogs. Love and blessings to all
Incredible man. Real proud of ya. I hope it works out and I can't wait to watch the journey.
Keep on keeping on! I admire all that you have accomplished and what you are pursuing. Never give up on your dreams! 👍🏻😉
Well spoken from the heart. Great plan and great adventure ahead. Very admirable and inspirational. I’m excited to see how it goes! God bless your family!
Great for you. Being debt free changes the world. What a fantastic achievement to reach that status at such a young age. Chase your dreams.
All I can say is wohoo. Let’s do this together. Nothing better than learning new stuff and continuing the adventurous living. The plan with the first big barn sounds perfect. Clean and simple. Definitely continue to believe this new adventure can happen. It’s a great plan specially as your entire family is ready to get after it and make it real. Looking forward to yall getting the land purchase begun. Lots of work to get packed but liberating as well. You’re not crazy. You’re onto something well and good. Thanks for sharing the journey.
Jay, first I'd like to congratulate you for being so humble, I am so happy for you and your success. I don't know if you're a spiritual person, but I as watched your video, I prayed to God to keep you in the path of your dream. You are an awesome woodworker, I've been following you for years, and you deserve everything you have accomplished and more. Your demeanor and style of teaching how to make something, makes people want to try new things. I wish you the best for you and your family, and can't wait to see the chicken coop you build for your daughter! My daughter got chickens when she was 10, she's 14 now, and we just added 4 more chicks this past weekend; they make the best pets! I have learned so much from UA-cam woodworking videos and I appreciate the time you put in to create these videos. I look forward to continue watching your 'Adventure' develop into reality.
Wow! How exciting! I hope this all works out. I have been watching you since your days in your apartment work shop. Good luck!!!
Passion is everything. You are headed down the right path. Make it happen.
Family is the only forever home. In a similar situation as you are with similar feelings. Thanks for sharing your own journey.
So happy for you guys. Still can't believe that you are moving again. Waiting to see how things move with you all in the future.
JAY IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU BUDDY, YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOURSELF, AND YOUR SO RIGHT MY FRIEND FAMILY COMES FIRST.
Jay, I'm a fairly new follower - I have only been here a year or two. So sorry I missed the sawdust hitting the blinds in your apartment woodshop!😅 I appreciate hearing about your journey thus far and what you and your family are doing and thinking for your next big adventure. Congratulations to you for having the courage to step away from "comfortable" and to follow your dream. I grew up on a family farm in Colorado, and that rural family lifestyle is definitely worth the sacrifices you are making to get there. Good luck and godspeed!😊
Jay, pursuing your adventures and dreams is never stupid or crazy. It is what makes life great. As you said never stop dreaming. I look forward to watching you progress thru your adventures! Enjoy the time, it’s really all you have!!
I've been following you since the apartment workshop and it's awesome to see you living the dream. I admire your journey and look forward to seeing some new "homestead" style content. Best of luck on this next phase of your life.
It sounds really exciting! I’ve learned how important it is to have a goal or project to work on and look forward to. Best of luck!
Good for you! I’ve been watching your channel for many years and I’ve always appreciated your methods and the thought you put into everything you do. I look forward to “joining” you in this new adventure. Never stop dreaming! Good luck with your move!
I am so envious. I wish you all the best to you and your family. The plan is a sound one and I am sure you will really enjoy the adventure.
I'm jealous of your future. I dont mean that negatively, it sounds like your making your dreams happen, and doing it right.
Hi Jay.
I rarely write in UA-cam comments, but today I decided to write. And I apologize to everyone for the long text.
I've been following your channel since forever, I followed you building 2 workshops, I followed you perfecting your techniques, with woodworking, video editing and content building. I followed your daughter's arrival and everything else.
I've been a woodworking hobbyist since I was a teenager, and I really wanted to thank you so much for the knowledge I acquired watching your videos. Here in Brazil, it is not so easy to get quality tools, unless you invest a lot of money.
I recently moved to a larger piece of land to build my workshop. Honestly, I can't give any advice about your decision, but I am sure that the path,(if not more) is as important as the destination, and a person like you will certainly make the path for you and your family very happy.
I'm looking forward to see the new contents of your new journey. Good luck and Greetings from Brazil
Looking good Jay! I'm returning to your stuff after a long hiatus, excited to see you moving to a new place. I've lived on a farm for a long time, and I can tell you it's wonderful to have the space. Make sure to step back and enjoy the process!
That’s so exciting. I’ve been watching your life unfold from here on South Africa for over 15 years and your journey has been incredible. Keep moving forward and inspiring folks like me.
All the way from South Africa. That's great. Thanks for the comment :) Much appreciated
Congratulations on being debt free! It certainly is an amazing feeling. You and your wife definitely have the right mindset going forward. That mindset will help guide you through this next adventure. Well done, sir.
Truly happy that you and your family have achieved equilibrium for the material. We need more people to show it can be done, and how. Wish you all the best in your journey towards those future goals.
Best of luck and envious of the adventure. You’re down the road from my wife’s family in Winona I think. Always good seeing the work you do in that part of the country. Keep it up.
If this helps, I put my workshop into storage for an entire year while I spent that time living on the other side of the country. When I came back and collected them it was the happiest I've been in ages. Will suck to put them away, but you'll have renewed joy when you get them back
Good luck on your new adventure if it happens for you, Jay. Creating opportunities to grow and learn is nothing to shy away from.
Cogratulations my friend... you have learned that life is a journey of learning and growing and of change anhd that you are in the drivers seat of this journey
Jay you are inspiring to so many! Being debt free is a phenomenal accomplishment, you're willingness to teach and share is second to none. I've watched your journey and still get excited every time your videos post!!! Chase your dreams and go!!!! I love it!!!
It’s great to dream. Wishing you every success with this venture and can’t wait to see what happens
Glad for you Jay. I’ve watched you for years. You have a great work ethic. For the reasons you cited and to see your plans unfold, I believe your plans are sound. Proceed with confidence. Looking forward to your progress.
What a great idea/plan! Good luck on your journey. I will be following your dream as it folds.
I wish you and your family all the best, Jay!
I grew up in Redford and Livonia and now currently building a house next to my sisters on 50 acres outside of Ann Arbor. I have two kids, one a little younger than Taylor and a 3 year old; prioritizing family and the laidback lifestyle is what we are looking forward to!
Jay, I'm happy for you and your family. I think you're doing the right thing. I retired 5 years ago. My wife and I lived in the Chicago land area and when I retired we moved to southern Illinois. We live in the country with land, trees and lots of wild animals. It took me a couple years to get my shop up and running, but I love it here. Thanks for all the videos and the time you've spent on them.
I am so happy for you! I still remember watching you work out of that small "aprartment" shop. You deserve all that is coming your way! Congratulations, pal!
Great story. Best of luck on your next adventure. Looking forward to seeing your progress
Love the transparency and sharing what's on your mind.
Best of Luck! I truly hope it works out for you and your family Jay!
Several thing my man. Telling the truth in a humble way is not boastful. I'm glad your daughter is full send it on the adventure and she already has her plans as well that is super cute. Lastly if you are not growing and evolving you are dieing. If growth means moving on that is it, if it means reframing where you are that works as well. Like you mention it's not to be complacent. Best of wishes!
Jay, you'll do just fine! I've followed you for so many years and have been amazed at how you've progressed from a tiny little shop to the huge, beautiful one you have now. You've obviously got a good head on your shoulders to be as young as you are and doing so well. You are among a tiny minority of people your age who have done that. Moving closer to family will allow you, your wife and daughter to all create wonderful memories and live the lifestyles you prefer. It will also give you endless "content" to make for your channel while you're creating this new lifestyle. I can't wait to see it happen through your videos. Best wishes from AZ!!!
Jay, you are at the brink of something wonderful. You've been blessed so far with a lovely family and great skill, but the courage to make a jump like this is life changing. You are young and talented. Give your daughter the memories of her chickens and a horse. Eventually become the grandfather that binds your new family together. I've never met you or your family outside of watching your videos, but I'm happy for you and know you will succeed.
Been great watching your channel and family grow. Congratulations on being debt free. That freedom and comfort is precious, but hard earned and well deserved. I’m looking forward to your next adventure, thanks for letting us tag along.
You have done something amazing becoming 100% debt free! This adventure sounds like a blast and a dream hopefully come true. You create awesome content and I am excited to see where this goes for you.
Man, what a cool life story so far! I want to wish you and your family the best of luck on finding and acquiring your dream property, and looking forward to the new content!
Congratulations! Well done, can’t wait to see your updates going forward.
I've been watching your videos since you were working out of the apartment, putting pocket holes in everything. This is one of your most powerful videos... You're absolutely right, never stop dreaming. Also, if your family doesn't pursue this dream now, you likely never will. Don't settle; go for it. We'll all be here to cheer you along through the whole thing.
honestly, this is very inspiring. You are leading your life and not letting your life lead you. Perfect. I look forward to watching it unfold.
Jay, I wish you and your family, nothing but the best. May your new adventure be fulfilling and blessed with all that is good.
I think it’s wonderful!! My wife and I teach Dave Ramsey’s FPU, Financial Peace University, and know exactly what you’ve talked about and have lived like this for years now. 95% of the world live week to week and can’t even afford a new tire for their car if it blew out tomorrow, sad but true. It’s awesome to know you can do whatever you want in life because of living debt free and would say keep doing what you’re doing because you’re doing it the right way. All I’d advise you guys to do is make sure you’re maxing out your investments and make sure you have at least 6 months of expenses set aside, cash, in case something happens. You probably already know this but just in case. I could keep talking about this all night but you’d probably get boring of hearing it😂😂 Anyway, debt free living is complete freedom. Keep up the great job and do exactly what you want! Coming from your home state, Michigan! We’re in Portage and if you’re ever around again let’s have dinner, it’s on me!👍
wow, sounds like a way cool plan - hoping it all goes well - i'd love to watch along!
When I was your age I bought a nice 20 acre plot with an old farm house. Just a few years later expanded it by another 100 acres with an Amish built horse barn. Some of the best times of my life. All my kids got to grow up on the 'farm'.
I grew up on a farm and it was a wonderful time! I didn't always think so at the time in the winter when I had to go out to do chores, but it was. It'll be great for your daughter, too. You're young enough to do anything you want to. So don't limit yourselves. You sound very wise for someone so young. Good for you! I love your videos, but take your time and do what you need to do to get settled in your new place. Good luck!!! 🥰
I'll be living vicariously through you Jay!
Go for it mate, life is short, fill it with adventures. Good luck to you and the family.
Good plan! Hope it works out well for you!
Looking great and feeling great Jay! Good luck on the next transition, I'll surely be here to watch it unfold. I'm from rural Ann Arbor, my wife is from Northville, and we surely feel the tug for more space, less city, etc.. I'm not living the debt free lifestyle (and so happy that you are!), but am excited for your next move... I've proud to have bought two houses, 1/4 acre, now 1/2, and hope to be on a lake or with some additional land soon. Keep up the great work, personally and professionally!!!
Go for it Jay and good luck to you too you deserve it. The look in your eyes clearly shows that this is right for you and I know you wouldn't be this excited if it wasn't right for your family as well so just go for it.
You said it best..."Follow your dream." I look forward to seeing how you and your family progress. Love what you do, how you do it and how you present it to us for consumption. Full support for the road ahead!
Jay, this is so exciting! So happy you are making the adventure continuing! Go, man, go!
Go for it. All the best to you and your family.😊😊
I live in Monroe and share those same values! Having some property, freedom, and no debt at 37 sounds super amazing! Good for you! Im excited to see your adventure to pursue your dreams for your family.
Dude! Debt free gives you the freedom for adventures like this. Live it and bring us along for the ride. Can’t wait to see what you do with the shells
I don't comment often, but you were very humble and I appreciate everything you said. You're inspiring others to do what you did. You laid a foundation and built a great life off that foundation.
Go for it! It will an awesome adventure for you and your family. Keep on keeping on.
1.5 years ago, we retired and moved from LA, a long way from family, back to the mitten. That meant we had to pack up my shop. It is now stored in the corner of the barn. The good news is that our daughter decided to move here also. They purchased a home about 5 miles away. It has a shop building on the property. It was a mouse infested mess. It has been, completely stripped to the, post frame, studs ie posts and girts, and is in the process of getting remodeled since taking possession. It has been a long process, and in a short(ish) time I'll have a really nice place, heated/insulated, to work year round. You'll survive the "minimal" tool selection - not without longing to hear that big saw sing, though - but you'll make it. Get ready for a wild crazy ride!
PS: as stated in a previous post, Kyle at RRbuilding puts out an amazing amount of content for post frame structures. Hey, he built a building for Duresta, maybe he'd collaborate with you, maybe?
So happy for you and your family. Go for it! In our future it will become more vital that we can grow/ raise our own food. Stay the course!
Awesome 👏 Yea! Move forward towards your next chapter/challenge in life. Always be curious in life! You’re going to kill it!!👏👏💪👍
Just a suggestion. Buy 1 or 2 shipping containers to store your shop items on your new property. While not a long term solution it has many advantages. More so having 2 that you can then turn into a simple container shop to get started with once your "new" shop is constructed. Also great video and look forward to seeing this journey. Even if its not "creating content" I would say at this point most of us are here for you, the builds are just a cherry on top! GOOD LUCK!
That's the plan. Put the shop into a container
Go for it brother!
Growing up we lived on 20 aches and raised animals, smaller farm type thing. We raised and had - 23 pygmy goats, 11 llamas, a jack and a jenny, over 100 birds of all types. Birds Included, Guinnea hens, Black australorps, Mallards, Cochin bantam, Aylesbury, Rhode Island reds, Silkies, Peacocks, and so on. We built these huge Aviarys for the birds, it was pretty awesome watching and helping my dad, I was pretty sure he could build anything. Lol. We also had 8 horses, and 36 dogs. (I believe 36 was the most dogs and pups we had at any givin point in time.) Dogs Included, Great pyrenees, Silky terriers, Bishon frisé, and even a couple Havanese.
Sound like an adventure!
Good luck with your new adventure! Hope you can find a great piece of property!
Hey Jay, tut genau das was das Beste für eure Familie ist! Das wird eine spannende Reise und es ist schön dass wir dabei sein dürfen!👍✌
Grew up on 10 acres in the country, bored as heck as a kid, moved to the city and loved it and said i'd never leave that. Once I had my family and hit about 35 years old I've only tried to get away from human beings as far as I can lol and get back to how it was growing up on that 10 acres.. Moved to East Idaho and love it. Laid back and was cheap when we moved here but not now. Glad we got in when we did. Best of luck on your journeys man.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride, enjoy life and make it FUN!
Chase that new adventure! Your home is where your family is. Make the most memories that you can. My family and I also enjoy camping, those are some of the best times. Can't wait to see what new content this allows you to create.
I've been watching your videos since you had the apartment workshop and I've always been amazed how you continually land on your feet. Set your heels in and get to it. I'll keep on watching and always look forward to more of your content. Thank you for sharing story time.
Would love to continue this journey and you dedication to your family is why I stay around. So many projects and looking forward to next chapter what ever it is.
Thanks for just being a real human being. Real talk.
hope it happens for you and your family Jay! best of luck to you and know ill be watching!
Been watching since the apartment shop days Jay, and it’s been so great to see your successes! You have what you have because of your choices and your work ethic - ain’t no shame in that!
If this all happens I’m looking forward to seeing what y’all make of it! Wishing you all the luck!
Thanks for sharing. Without dreams and striving to fulfil them, what is life?
Getting the opportunity to live out a dream is a rare thing in life. I fully understand the excitement and the trepidation that comes with this big of a change/challenge. I am happy for you and your family!
It's great to hear your story and I'm sure inspiration to others. Enjoy the experience!
Great story time Jay. I could feel this is real, this is your life, your dreams, roller-coaster of your feelings, go for it!