We Are PREPARED! Living Off Grid In The Mountains
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You both work great together. Some nice sponsor needs to gift you a wood splitter...I sure hope there's one out there. You are a hard working couple,what we British call 'grafters'. Regards from Scotland ❤️
The chipper sure does a great job of chopping up the limbs and wood. Yes, the chickens will love their new bedding. Blessings to you both.
A bigger tractor would be better with that chipper
We admire you Katy..we affectionately say.."good work Katy girl"!!! I got my husband hooked on this vlog!
One of my fav activities. Sitting in my recliner with a vodker n tonic watching youse guys work like animals! Love all them critters. We have a bunch a spoiled ones too.
Katy, you go girl! I see you hanging in there and you are not afraid to try things that seem to big for your little body. I'm proud to watch you all work together! I've got three daughters and one son. My girls often show my son how to get things done!
Since I am a very old man now, I sure do wish for you kids that my fortune in logging and mechanicing auto shops was still here as I would of passed it on to the two of you, that said, part would go to Jay and Jen as they are the hoot! They are just making the best of it as they know how to do. Always putting a smile on my face as the two of you do. At one time, I did own one of the largest helicopter salvage logging companies in the usa., that said, at least on the west coast. I made several poor decisions that resulted in my going broke from not knowing how to read or write. My son came down with cancer and so it motivated me to learn to read, if you can read, then auto correct will get you writing. I was a super proud man and that also did me very poorly as I just thought I was the stuff and all of that. Several years later, I know I am just a man with many visions. I would so loved to have some of the logging equipment that I used to own and put in a huge garden space for you. Hmm, I even had a drill rig that could of drilled a well for you kids. That is one of my wishes I have had for a very long time for you kids. I am to guess that my heart is in the right place at least. I take the full blame for my bad transgressions, and know god still does love me, as he does all of his kids
Katy and Greg, nobody can say that you two have no work ethic. I know so many people who rely on others for their existence and they wouldn’t know “work ethic” if they tripped over it. Carry on my Canadian Cousins but always be safe and alert!
big larch logs like those would be best used structurally.....there's plenty of lesser logs for burning
AN EVEN BETTER IDEA: save your backs by reducing the amount of wood needed to burn to heat your place by installing a rocket-mass heater. They are beautiful and incredibly effective........less felling, trimming, cutting, hauling, splitting, burning is better all around. There are plenty of other tasks around to keep your bodies in shape. Less burning is best for all...... cheers, thanks for sharing!
Larch is excellent for siding we have barns still standing from 1700;s made with larch
That's good to know!
Katie you are one tough lady, you remind me of my wife. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.
Buld a CAR PORTE THAT YOU CAN PARK THE CARS UNDER AND PROTECT THEM FROM THE SNOW RAIN YOU GOT PLANTY WOOD, SÓ YOU CAN DO IT.
For those who are going to use a lawn/garden tractor for off grid living I would suggest the tractor has nothing less than a Tuff torq k46 transmission..
Hello beautiful lady from far Polish. Yes, larch is the only coniferous tree that loses needles for the winter.
in the 70 s we would drive to golden and pu larch 1x4 tong and groove . most beautiful paneling
Hi Katie. I love the ways you work together and how much your husband teases you. Those logs look pretty heavy and I'm not sure that I could lift even one of them. It's really nice to see your hair down, because you have really nice hair!
It is great how you both work together to get it all done.
Larch wood is valued for its tough, waterproof and durable qualities. Top quality knot-free timber is in great demand for building yachts and other small boats, for exterior cladding of buildings, and interior paneling.
That wood makes nice lumber .....
I heard and believed for a long time that the tamarack and larch were the only deciduous conifers until I stumbled on a bald cypress and came to find out that there is around 20 deciduous confers.
Always a good feeling when a task(s) are done, but never ending.
You two are search hard worker!! Love watching all the progress around your place!
It’s great to see you guys working as a team and you never seem to hardly get a day off.
Katie is unbelievable!!!! You guys work awfully hard together.
Wanted to comment on your chainsaw. I have the same one and i've only had the chain come off once out of cutting down 1800+ trees with it so far. It's a beast, and a good choice. You may be having slightly less luck with chain staying on due to blade size. I use a 24'inch and it's sufficient for our trees and works well. Also if a chain only barely nips a branch it's more likely to throw vs just following through. It's not meant for light duty limbs and will increase chain falling off if used for that purpose. This is meant for large thick limbs/trees. Use a smaller chainsaw for small brush.
Anyway, my 2 cents with the same chainsaw.
23-24 wood all set to split and stack in January. Very impressive 👏 once again Greg, Katie is a beast.
Great job guys! You guys inspire lots of people across this world!
Great video Greg and Katie
Got a tarp to catch the chips? Less shoveling. Or drop the bucket and use it to catch chips.
Always a good mix of interesting music cues. Excellent shooting and cutting Katy. Cheers from Northern California
This is by far my favorite UA-cam channel for off grid living!
Wow you guys work hard. I could almost smell the trees as they were being chipped. Your animals are blessed by the way you care for them. Have a great week guys 💕
Thanks for sharing your everyday chores that add so much to your lives and your animals lives. Such hard workers y’all are. Much love to all, be well and safe.
You are going to mess up the wood chipper by overloading it
Hello Greg and Katie I read all comments you guys are amazing what you do is Great, please turn off comments they are so negative but everyone isn't doing anything for moral support is very necessary at the end of a hard day's WORK ,
I THINK YOU DID FINE JOB , WAITING FOR NEXT VIDEO LOVE YOU BOTH THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
Lots of great progress guys. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
I love you two you work so hard and have fantastic knowledge of what you are doing and are learning what you don't. You are living the dream of many but it doesn't come easy love the dogs and the rest of the animals. Stay safe and thank you for sharing your life story with all
I use a dolly or hand truck to transport hay in tight space and crushed gravel should work well in that path a good pack layer should get rid of the mud issue
That's awesome keep up the awesome work
Great Team Work Guys.
Love the longer videos. Chipper working awesome
Looking great you guys!!
Love your videos . Your always working hard at everything you do and there's no drama .thanks for all you do !
The Amish here in western ny say larch is better then treated lumber
That's just a lot of hard work. Nicely done!! I'm sore just watching. Looks like the weather was just about right. best to you gys!
If you have a 4 wheeler then you can get a log splitter
Once again...an excellent video! Its cold and storming in MTL but it looks like spring out west.
You guys work hard. I like that you're genuine. Thanks for the videos. I look forward to them. Cheers.
Love how you work together! It’s hard.
THAT WERE HARD WORK IN THE COLD , EXELLENT JOB YOU TWO
We have lots of cedar and ash and of course mesquite trees but I also have a chainsaw eating tree called a bois d’ arc or down here in Texas we just call them Bodark and my chains do not live long cutting those things down.
You guys work very hard.😊👍❤💙
I just love watching your animals they are so curious with what you guys are doin 😊 All that heavy lifting calls for a soak in the hot tub.
My back got sore just watching you two!
Word, diggin your channel !! Good vibes, keep 'em comin !!
I certainly love the bus! I would love to see you make a guest house out of it. The yellow school bus color can go though 💛
Great job Katie and Greg!!! My husband and I have the same tractor and got a wood chipper last year so I know what hard work it is! 💜
Great job Katie hauling wood 🪵
Looks like you have a great start for next seasons firewood. I have tried to keep a couple of years ahead, just in case. My case was a broken hip which put me out for most of a year. Love watching your videos
Careful with leaving piles of green wood chips around. They can catch fire on there own. Even worse fire hazard with pine needles and what not.
Good job!
NICE!!! Little by little you get there. Thanks for sharing your content.
Great job! Thats a lot of wood, reminds me of my youth helping dad with the firewood, it is hard work....but I loved it!
That chipper sure is doing an excellent job of making useful bedding and ground cover. I'm not sure, but there might be a pto driven log splitter in the future as well...lol Love ya'll ❤
Congrats new parents!
We have those trees here in Idaho but we call them Tamarack
That looks like very heavy lifting! Congratulations! You amaze me, Katie!!
Great job
Katy you are one very strong lady to carry that hay bell and those big heavy wood logs if I was 30 I could to but my old broken bones can't lol I am 66 I hade 14 left hips surgeries and right knee and 2 going on 3 left shoulder replacement surgeries and I need a rite shoulder replacement surgery and my left knee replacement surgery so I got so much screws in my 66 years old so please be careful outthere your husband is a very lucky man to have a special young lady like you I really enjoy watching your wonderful videos Rosa
My backs killin me just watchin you two lift those logs!.
Hi guys good to see yous
I could just smell that freshly chipped tree..so good!! Nice job banking wood for next Winter😎
That is one nice chipper!
Great work. Now let's see you in some chaps with that big saw, especially if it's throwing chains. 🤘
Larch is also one of the best woods for lumber. It has unique properties.
I remember the first time I saw the Tamarack trees was when I was living in Colville, Washington (1983). It was in the winter, and they all looked dead, then in the spring, they turn electric green when they start growing new needles.
Awesome video,!!! Now you need is a gas powered wood splitter for your home. I’ll be glad to contribute .love your channel been watching from day one!
Larch makes great lumber and it is rot resistant
Great job hauling wood 🪵 Greg
Good weather to clean-up and organize. Learing the tree stump diameter size that the chipper can comfortably handle. Or trim some branches off to feed easier and reduce jams.
Great investment, the wood chipper. The landscaping looks much neater and cleaner. Chickens are happier as everything smells so woodsy and fresh. By spring as all that wood chips is decomposing in the chicken manure, it becomes the best humus for the vegetable garden of really humungous red tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions and potatoes.
Hi Katie & Greg & fur babies ( your all my favorites)! What is happening on the homestead today?🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Blessings
time to move the gate to the bus-yard? Silly house got in the way. Nah - all that will change to get bus out of there. Awesome chipper. Forgot about that beast. Made quick work of the little stuff. Thanks for sharing
Larch burns very hot. Used to put one piece in the centre and heat was hot.
get a double wheel wheel barrel. more balance, easier to control
The chain comes off easier because of your longer bar. Has to be sharp, turn the oiler up all the way and keep it tight👌
Great day’s work!’
Run a cable with a turnbuckle from the top of the gatepost to the far end of the gate to help support it.
I loved this video. You 2 work so well together!
Katie loves her chickens. And hasn't Colbius become a handsome rooster!
GOOD JOB!. Nice firewood! animals will like the wood chips. so mild here in Errington!
I wish we had a demex out here!
Yeah lots of work with the animals, but also felling good ❤...and I....kkkk....anxious seeing your housing needs done 😊
I think the bar on your saw has just enough of a bend/twist in it for the chain to keep falling off. We had a Husqvarna that had that problem 🙃
That chipper is a good investment it works good but it’s only going to do so much. Don’t push it because it seems like a good machine. Good luck with the many uses of chipped wood. Always watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸. No Snow Just Breeze !
That's a Husky chainsaw the best out there ! I use to own a residential tree service. If you slung the chain on that you should check the rail for burr's or slivers along the groove. A small rat tail file should help or you may have a pinch along the rail. If it's a pinch use a flathead screw driver to open the groove back. Thanks for all you guys do !
Hard working couple
Greg you are the hardest working man on UA-cam, roofing, building a house, plumbing, electrical and more. You are so so blessed to have a partner like Katie. Please watch your back Katie. You to are a million dollar couple.
I love watching y'all's videos. Sometimes I'm amazed, though, how complicated you like to make things. Why not move the bales one at a time with the wheelbarrow? Also get some chains and pull the 'felled' 🙂 trees with the tractor close to where you're going to stack them before cutting them up. You're not getting younger.
I agree because I worked like that when I was young and was taught to always keep my knees bent and my back straight while picking up heavy loads..hurt my back (lower)in my 60's and it took a year for it to heal. Had a ice pack on it all the time it seems. Please never ever twist while you throw....Greg and Katie are such an hard working couple and love to watch them.
He just making you do all the work, kidding. You both are good worker.
ALREADY WATCHED THIS VICDEO ON MY TV. WAS UNABLE TO COMMENT TILL I SAW IT ON MY COMPUTER.
Hey good afternoon how you guys doing today hope you guys are having a great day ❤️😍🌹
Here is some free advice. You only get to injure your back a few times in a lifetime. Then you gotta pay! Please take precautions now as you won't be young and gungho forever. Love the enthusiasm and videos though!