Shipping Container Lean-To Build | Hauling Logs from the Forest
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- We put the side by side to work in our back forest hauling fallen logs for our conex lean-to shelter. Although much of the mature White Spruce trees have taken a hit in our area we plan to make the most of the standing dead trees. After retrieving the logs and peeling the bark, we burn the ends of the posts and set them in their permanent destination.
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Can I just say how much I love these long videos? That 40-60 minute length is fantastic
I agree. On most channels, anything over 10 mins is too long, but not this channel.. I love the long videos.
Longer the better .. this guy be living the dream.. not to mention pretty jealous of his jon boat as I only have a 14’ Lowe 25hp non jet😤🤣..and his 6x6
Me toooooo!! ❤️🙏
I feel so OLD when I watch you two; honestly, I put myself in your shoes, and I'm downright exhausted!
I said it over two years ago, and I'll say it again, you guys show the rest of us what true teamwork and commitment can accomplish.
Love you guys 😎
Yeah but wouldn't you just love it I would be out there with your woman she's working beside you you're learning how to survive together there's no one person that carries the load you've got a both carry the load that my friends is what love is thank you Jack
The amount of work you guys get done while still improving your filmmaking and storytelling always amazes me!
Excellent videography. Keeps us entertained! Good job you guys!
I LOVE how Ariel is such a great communicator! Always asking questions and thinking out loud... such an inquisitive nature. I know from experience it can be a little annoying to your partner sometimes, but in the longterm it also helps them to also better their communication skills I think 🙂 In spanish we would say that she is really 'preguntona' lol I think thats one of the reason why they have such a beautiful relationship 💙
I agree Melanie, I miss working together with my wife like Eric and Ariel do now. Good times and shared victories👍😁
HEY! Do no talk to my friend that way, ya low grade insulted her, BUT in English you are a little jealous, but in Spanish it is more like muy celosa!
TOP NOTCH shooting, editing and judicious mix of commentary, communication, conversation, music and ambient sound!
REALLY impressed by the midway interlude of drone footage, coupled with a most excellent tune!
Quite the professional cinema-graphic touch!!
👋 😎
Amazing!
When board at work I rewatch old videos. Thanks 😊
I LOVE that you are cutting down those Beatle killed trees & making good use of them. That will alow for new trees to grow.
To make sure your poles are plumb, take a string with a weight on the end, hold it up in front of you a ways from the pole and sight along the string with the pole. The string is plumb so you can adjust your pole one way, then go to 90 degrees and sight again. Works every time for the longest poles. Got this from some utility guys putting in telephone poles.
We do utility / power poles In Australia and we still use a plumb and string to straighten power poles 👍👍👍
Just got home from work and surprise surprise, my two favorite Alaskans are at it again. Love what you guys do, can’t wait to watch this episode!!
Freedom!!!
@@marlenespinella2873 I think all Subscribers are living the dream through this young Amazing couple. Kindest thoughts to you and your family from Australia
@Mark G I think all Subscribers are living the dream through this young Amazing couple. Kindest thoughts to you and your family from Australia
@@Judy.LoveandLightAlways hello from Malta Europe
Love you guys so much .. from Long Island NY
I had to put our 13 year old black lab cross to sleep last week. I miss her. But having Beau and Bandit on this vid cheered me. Love the thought process and team work. Thank you.
Penny Janzen we are sorry to hear that, sending love your way ❤
Glad to see you wearing your chaps 🥰
You two have to be the most satisfied, happy people on earth. Hard work is so rewarding and makes you feel good after a good rest. Please take lots of breaks and eat lots.🤣
Every teenager and young adult should watch these video's to learn about hard work and dedication. Great job guys and GOD bless. JC
Love the video. U guys could sit around watching the weather & we’d all be happy watching that video!!
Ain't that the truth!! 😁😁
Both get an A for hard work!!! Can’t wait to see the new lean to.
You two work so hard, you really do deserve all the happiness that comes from living a dream lifestyle. I bet the break at the creek was great 👍 I could watch you guys every day! Well done x
You two work so hard, very admirable. I love when we see Bandit’s excavating projects, it looks like he’s adding a shore around the bog’s pond. He too is a hard worker. I also like when you include in your videos a plane flying overhead. Y’all are my favorite YT channel! Thanks for sharing, the Lean-Tos are going to be and look awesome, you’ll really appreciate come this winter.
It is like my pot bellied, blue collar Uncles said when teased about their girth, “ I don’t know about you but I build a good shed over my best equipment!” LOLS, I miss those guys. Thanks for the good memory. KEEP ON making those great projects and I am THERE!!!
You guys built a corduroy road. That was a common solution for our nation's pioneers before improved road beds and surfaces were the norm.
I was thinking that. As a Royal Aust Engineer we used that to get through boggy terrain.
Guys, I just love your videos. At the end where you could see a glimpse of the compound mus be so gratifying. The before and after is amazing. High tunnel, chicken coup, huge garden, lumber shed, orchard, and now these additions to the Connecticut. You both share the responsibility of the homestead and jump on where needed. Whether it is cooking, butchering, fishing or construction you make a great team. Glad I have been watching since the beginning of this Alaskan adventure.
Connex...darned auto correct. Lol
@@carolynmills513 😂
I love watching Bandit dig in the bog. I wonder what his plan is? What do we think his goal is? Or does he just love the feeling of mud on his paws.
Yeah I love how throughout the video you just see him in the background pawing the mud.
Waiting for him to pull dino bones out of it. LOL
That Bark Beetle killed a lot of pines in the area I used to camp in Utah .... that was quite a few years now. It was so dry in the understory that it seemed like you could start a fire just by looking at it .... it was raining pine needles. Trees that had to be hundreds of years old killed in no time. The devastation was heart wrenching. The aerial view of your property painted a sad picture. I can only hope you are able to turn a lot of it into usable lumber and firewood. Bet you will be soooo happy when you can get your equipment under cover. Take care Eric & Arielle.
I just love your channel and watching how the two of you work so well together. Your homestead is improving all the time. Wonderful!
I love u two . U guys work extremely well together its like u know what each other is thinking. Love watching
So now that you have the sawmill, perhaps a addition to cabin to include indoor shower and compost toilet for winter- laundry room. Perhaps food/water storage cooler room? Just a thought.
I thought, time for a massive deck/outdoor kitchen!!! The way Eric can cook,yeah!!! Like ShawnJames built, by hand.
I've got the feeling from what they have said several times that an indoor shower or toilet is just not that important to either of them. I think we think it should be but I just don't think it is.
It was written in the stars for you two to marry. You work so hard and so well together. You do good work too no shortcuts I can’t imaging my back after lifting and pulling the way you both do. I think it’s so cute that you are Ariel and Eric like in The Little Mermaid.
That drone footage of the beetle kill is just insane! Invasive species are reeking havoc everywhere. modern transportation makes it so easy to unknowingly bring along hitchhikers of all kinds! Where I'm at the Asian carb have virtually decimated a once thriving rivers Walleye and Sauger population...ps. Thanks for no food in this one :)--- I think I gain 2 lbs after every one of your videos highlighting food :)
Indeed, makes me want to cook and I have no one else to cook for. I've got to exercise self control or my budget will not hold up. I'm trying to grow, of course inspired to do so but out of six, I got one broccoli. I saw two cauliflower just disappear, not much left on the other two and there are six brussel sprouts, stunted at the moment. I did not try cabbage and I have a small harvest of beans, no cucumbers or squashes but have flowers. Maybe next year I'll do better. These young people are champions, there should be an Olympian entry for homestead building. These two would bring back Gold.
The food is my favorite part.
@@3Zeppoli THATS the problem ;)
Lol I know it's a typo but "Asian carb" still made me laugh.
@@tezcatlipocagrande2231 :) -- could be my subconscious was needing some CARBS! :)
Now that you have a sawmill, you should look at buying or building a log arch. That'll get your logs to the mill SO much easier than dragging them and also much cleaner so you aren't dulling those expensive saw blade on dirt.
I spent "a few hours" on the weekend and went back to the very beginning and was blown over with the amount of work you two have done to the property. From a humble little cabin on not what you'd call a large house block to a menagerie of complex abodes and structures. Well done.
I've done that too. It just means I'm waiting with baited breath for new ones now though! 😂
It’s so nice to see how you’ll overcome the obstacles. I see where all the muscle come from. Great photography.
I’m jealous of you guys…..you don’t have to deal with the bs in the mainland
There's a lot of BS here, too. Fortunately, the Mat-Su (where they are, and I am, also) is one of the sanest places in the US when it comes to BS. Very grateful for that.
I love this channel. In a very stressful world right now, you two are very inspirational. Thank you.
As a metis (white/native american) canadian when we're going in and out of the bush in spring/summer., we use beaver cut logs from near by dams to fill the ruts, not the strips you guys used, but full logs. then the strips or sticks like you originally did longways to cross the logs. We do use smaller machines, small honda quads, so idk how it would work with your 6x6 side-by-side but I'd bet it would work as a small makeshit mud bridge. It either sinks into the ground or needs to be extended each year. Nice to see videos from people who live close to the climate im used to, Look forward to each one!
Northwoodsman1 (i think is the name)Marty makes corduroy roads like you,cuts up the trees & just drops lengths of them dropped side by side in holes.
Does this method only apply to white, Canadian Native Americans or could I do it too?
I would love it if you guys did like a Q & A. I’d love to hear about your backgrounds and how you learned to do everything that you’re doing
You are the most amazing couple on the whole Internet!
Absolutely!!
100%. And the hardest working!
I could watch longer videos of this project. Please do not skip any steps. Good hard work never hurt anyone. I’m 70 and only slowed down a bit.
Awesome I love your videos cannot find anything else like y’all
Prob never will!!
Thanks for the versatile projects you cover. You are my favorite.
I can sure tell how young you both are!! Anyone who can dig all those holes in very hard, rocky, dirt, and in one day, is VERY young and in great shape!! I admire your energy. Great job you two. Loved the close up of Bandit’s face. And, watching him dig in the pond. Little Bo is always so sweet and gentle, too. Love those babies! ♥️❣️🙏🏼❣️♥️
Well a tractor with an auger would be FANTASTIC right about now??? A labor of love and sore arms for sure. A nice long soak in a spa would be good right about now right? Looks good and God's blessings.
Love seeing all the new content now that you have the ability to make your own lumber! Keep it coming.
Whew you two are hard working people! It looks great.
Brilliant! Love how you use what is available - and it is good to get those dead trees out while they are still useful. Bandit’s puddle is looking good!
125 people, I mean trolls gave this a thumbs down. They are ridiculous idiots. You two make a GREAT TEAM! This is my third video and I’m hooked. You are carving a homestead out of nothing and in your spare time fixing the cabin in paradise or whatever you call it. You are living the dream. I’m trying to think how to give a compliment without sounding chauvinistic, so please forgive me if I mess this up. I have never in my life of almost 70 years seen a woman work so hard and with a great attitude to boot! I am truly impressed! Well done!
It’s great to see you guys using the Beetle kill trees while you can. Our local forests are on fire here in Idaho and burning up 1000’s of acres of land. The beetle kill trees are like gasoline to a wildfire. Land management is so important. It’s very sad to see what’s happening.
Much of the pleasure of watching your vlog is how well you work together. It is wonderful to see a good marriage thriving these days.
I really enjoy your dialogue, too. I can hear what you are saying when you directly speak to the camera, but miss a lot when you are talking to each other and not directly addressing the audience. Does anyone else have this issue? I turn the volume up and down many times during your vlog in order to hear or not break the old eardrums. Have you ever tried individual mics? Some of the other vloggers use them and I don't have any trouble hearing them. It would be awesome to hear more of your content.
...lookin' good, keep safe and have a great week..
Arielle's outfit, the black shorts and green tank, was so cute!! She looked adorable in it too.
And...uh... also, good work! Lol
Greetings from Oz 🇦🇺. In lockdown for 6th time in Melbourne. Thanks for providing entertaining content. Living vicariously. 😀
Greetings from Ohio in USA... Feel your pain. At least your country is acting like they are aware there is a problem! I think we should to in lock down too, but people in our country have became so unruly and contentious. Good luck!
Beautiful and amazing life The wilderness is very beautiful You are a nice family I love you Syria
Good morning Arielle and Eric, it’s 5:06 am. in the Philippines. Keep safe always, thanks again for the video. Currently we are in Quarantine from 6 August up to 20.
I get exhausted watching u two grafting away! Great couple making great video clips!
Love it!!! Now that you have the wood mill there is no stopping you! Do you think you’ll build on to your house??? Maybe add on and put in a bathroom?? 👏🏻👏🏻
I sit here on my back porch in Pensacola Florida wishing I was younger again. I love your show be careful please
Wow! I'm excited to keep watching to see the outcome! You two are just so inspiring to watch, my favorite subscription!
Great video and can’t wait for the wood cutting thank you for your precious time kindest regards tam 🏴❤️🏴❤️
When I see y’all upload I get so excited!!!
That's a lot of hardwork under the heat of the sun. Kudos to both of you.
Great to see you as always! Good to see you using chaps with the saw when felling. You generally choose a good balance between safety and Getting Stuff Done, but in this case I'd strongly suggest you get a helmet. Especially when felling dead trees, branches fall and if it's a naked head underneath, it ain't pretty. I know armchair quarterback comments are a pain, but if the risk is worth chaps, it's worth a helmet!
You are absolutely right! Danger never takes a day off and even a minor head injury isn't worth it.
Man I had a tree hit me in the head. Knocked me in the dirt. Hurt for about a week, and freaked me out. I think Lowe's has hard hats, I should get one.
This is quite possibly the best UA-cam channel I watch. You both are so lovely, work so hard and very well together. No one is constantly primping their hair, to make sure it is UA-cam perfect. Love love love
Keep making such awesome videos and being your authentic selves.
Cheers from Australia
Hey, y'all! My day is made, thanks for sharing!
Drone shots of all the dead trees was cool. Not going to run out of wood for awhile.
The ‘Dream Team’ is at it again (mighty impressive)....and I’m exhausted just watching you kids 😂 ...💕🤗🇨🇦
I really like watching these two guys. They are so earnest and sincere. I just wish I could be there to give them the benefit of my many years of experience at digging fence post holes. Dirt or gravel, just get a pair of post hole diggers, put just a bit of water in those holes and let it set for a few minutes. I think you will find it will be much less labor to dig your holes that way!
Looks like an almost endless supply of logs due to pine beetle kill. Nice to see you removing the fire hazard. Good video! 👍
WOW YOU TWO ARE SOO RUFF AND TUFF HANDLING THE LOGS MAKING SOMETHING FROM ALMOST NOTHING SOOO IMPRESSED
My new favorite couple.❤️❤️❤️
I hope people appreciate the fact that you not only are putting in all of this work cutting and hauling trees and digging all of those holes, in the sun during a hot couple of days, but ALSO stopping to adjust the camera(s) and talk to us, as well!!! You two work so well together and have incredible patience!!!! Way to go!!! Your hard work is inspiring!!!😁
At this point, I’m always watching for Bandit in the background and what do you know, more often than not there he is playing near the water. He‘s becoming a meme:)
Nice to see you wearing some chaps. Safety first, always.
I know I absolutely do not have the work ethic for this kind of life, but damn if i'm not jealous anyway. Thank you guys for sharing with us.
The more I watch you two the more impressed I am with you. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a couple more in sync with each other. You’re both amazing.
It's crazy how invested I get into your projects. Excited to see how it all looks in the end! And that should be a nice added protection for the chickens :)
Straddle your tracks to minimize the ruts. So you want a sawmill. It will be fun. Lots of work to make your own lumber. GOOD WORK Your dog does his fair share of impact to your bog. He is having fun. Perfect. I use a ice scraper to debark. Cheaper than a debarking spud. I was hoping for a squared off logs from your mill. Thanks cant wait for the milling to begin. Great Job.
You guys are amazing! All your hard work, whether it's building, fishing, gardening, hunting rewards you with so much. Partnership, love, laughter and the companionship of your pets completes the picture. Nice hole you dug there Bandit! He wants a bigger pond.
You guys could make movie length videos and I would remain riveted the entire time! Your team work is superb and your sense of creativity never ceases to amaze. You make the most mundane tasks appealing. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Having the lumber to harvest is a blessing.
You guys are awesome. You work as a team to get stuff done. Great video as always.
You two should get a post hole drill attachment for the skid steer. I used them for setting up job site yards. They're the bomb!
You’re talking dollars postal digger for skid steer. Even more expensive it is hydraulic. Not something I think they would use every day. But I’ve been wrong a lot in my lifetime
That one shot where you felled a tree….it improved the look of the rest of the forest immediately. But then the long shot showing 1000’s of trees that need to come down. Oh my.
Wow! That was a lot of work! This is an exciting project and I look forward to seeing more.
410 thousand subscribers yaw too yaw really worked hard today congratulations on the poles in the ground as always I love Alaska love yaw too and all your videos 👍👍
You both are amazing! Love the aerial shots
And Ariel, you go girl you’re a bad ass!
Loved the new music and the sun tans you're both getting. Kicking that beetle kill ass
It is exciting to see the whole procedure to build their own house by themselves. I also feel a little envy of this guy for his great female assistance.
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Excellent work! I'm sure you slept well each night! Loved the song in the middle, as well... I love seeing how the property is coming along - you two are troopers! :)
I absolutely love how you show a healthy relationship between a husband and wife! Getting pretty twisted in these days for sure. Thanks for editing in kisses, hugs, laughter and teamwork for your audience to see what a true marital relationship between a man and women looks like!
Practicality, Overrules, YåLL 🦘 & Thanks to Bo 🎶aLs♻️✨🙌🏼 🌅
You guys are such hard working individuals with such amazing insight on projects for your homestead. I love your vlogs and can't wait to see what is next. Can't wait until you start canning and freezing for the winter months and beyond. Take care guys!
Chuckle, chuckle "It's REALLY hot today...80 degrees"...we call that a nice cool summer day here.
Just a tip I learned when installing posts. Put a sawmill offcut/piece of timber in the back of the hole. When you lift the post it won’t drag soil down into the bottom of the hole🍺🍺
Hey, you guys can always inoculate some of those old logs with mushroom spawn and produce your own mushrooms. Love what you all are doing with the land and your lifestyles.
Wow , 10:20ish really shows the whole beetle kill tragedy more than I've ever seen it !
That's really sad . Fire hazard is going to be sky high as well.
You guy are awesome, hard workers and I really enjoy watching what's next to come
you guys should really offer a patreon...im sure lots of people would love to help you grow your homestead
I totally agree! I’ve never joined a patreon but I would for them.
Outstanding. Using the pants not only protects you, but also your family from your injury/loss. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.
"Love the sound of chainsaws in the morning. Sounds like....victory!"
My wife and I appreciate how you work together and support one another as a team. Great example of what it takes to be successful in life, work and marriage. God bless!
Love the drone shot of cutting down the tree! It looked so cool. And I love the camera angles to see Bandit doing what he does best. Another great vid
Wow - your hard work is inspiring!!