Im so please watch your Chanel every day. As my comment asked your guys before that have you ever thought building the patio cover through the stairs too , that would make an easy during the winter and keep the house warmer , my thought, happy holiday yo your family, I love your Chanel , SUBSCRIBED.
I am a 74 year old widow and I love watching your videos. I am a DIYer myself and I have basically learned everything I know from watching others. My neighbors cringe everytime they see me heading up my extension ladder to work on the roof. I love your smiles and positive attitude!! God bless you and Merry Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season!❤🎄
I’m a woman, a 76 yr old Great grandma, and I love watching. I’m learning so much!😁. I told my husband, who is 81 years that I could build a house. “He was very impressed.” 🤣
My wife of 54 years loves to watch your channel.... it is the only channel she wants me to put up on the big screen tv. She is as sweet and kind as Julie.
I’m an old widow & I watch u. I luv watching because when my husband & I moved to AR in 1989… we did the same thing as u. We lived in tents, with 3 small children. Ages 12, 10, & 5. Built the house alone & moved in as soon as it got dried in. It was quite an experience 😜. Watching u brings back so many wonderful & fun, but exhausting , memories 👍🥰
I am retired, in my 70's, female. Live in the UK. I love your channel. It isn't just the building which is so interesting, it is also the love in your family. It makes happy watching. I have to admit to snow envy, it doesn't often snow where I live. We are lucky to get a couple of inches.
An 18" push broom is the tool to use to clear the vehicles of snow! Get a soft bristle and don't use it to sweep floors, if it gets dirty it can scratch the paint.
I am the she and I watch. My hubby is the he and he doesn't watch. Well, I did get him to watch the ending part of your deck build. We inherited an 11 acre homestead from my parents. They had calves to heifers to the local farmers auction and then they would start with calves again. Goats were providers of milk and goat cheese. Now I have ducks (big spring-fed pond), chickens, guinea hens, two dogs, two cats, and one very friendly white turkey, Lucy. We also have howling coydogs and coyotes that keep the dogs active at night. We live in upstate New York.
I am a woman and I had been subscribed since you started building the first part of your house I've been here for a minute LOL but have enjoyed every single video
I am a 73 year old woman, living alone with my fur, feather babies. I watch a lot of Homesteaders on you tube. Love all of what yal do. Blessings, Prayers, Always
Yup - We both enjoy watching together every chance we get! From a previous generation, "Hold On To Your Hats!" Welcome home for the holidays! Cheers all! B&M
I pointed out before that I was curious why they sealed the main house with plastic vapor barrier but did nothing in the apartment. Never heard back............
Lol. I am new with your channel. Really like it. I am a women, retired. When I was younger I would have loved to homestead. With age & health I have limitations. So i live victoriously through your videos. Thank you so much.
I’m a single woman and I watch your videos. I’m fascinated by people who build their own homes. Love watching the changes and progress. You guys make it look so easy.
We always watch your videos together. My wife and I both enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work. We would love to meet you guys one day, you are our kind of people. We are homesteaders as well.
I’m a woman watching on my own. I started watching you from the tents. My Dad was a carpenter and both my brothers. It’s in the blood. I did most of the building work but I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 so we are crazy that way. I’m in my 60’s so I just watch now.
My husband started watching you first and now we watch together. We know it is tough to do a video everyday but we really enjoy them. Seth thank you for the hard worked editing. We appreciate it!
Hi guys, I’ve been following you since you were in tents. You are living my dream of living off grid, but unfortunately my husband has no desire for such a life. I LOVE the snow and sadly live in year round HOT HUMUD south Florida…Haha I will never give up hope!!! May our LORD bless you with much joy and peace and love as you build your lovely homestead. 🙏🏼
Me and the missus watch your channel together. thanks for all the hard work you’ve put into your channel to keep us entertained. Well done and keep up the good work.
Been subscribed for a while now. I'm a nearly 60 yr old woman who LOVES homesteading video channels. While I enjoy seeing the snow on your videos, I detest snow on my life. That's why I live in South Carolina. Look forward to seeing progress of building your homestead.
Yup, my wife watches with me. She said she doesn’t like all those home improvement/fix it/mechanics channels but she definitely watches your channel. You guy’s make it interesting and fun:)!
I am a woman and have to watch your videos alone. My husband passed away 10 years ago. But I love watching your videos. They are very informative. Thanks for sharing.
I am a widow age 67. Moved back to homestead in June with my autistic son. Loving life. I have been watching your channel since the tents were up!!! I also binge watched...lol. love your channel from Lakeside Family Homestead. Be blessed!! ❤️
As you discussed seats or seatbelts or buckles, I "buckled up" for your busy day! ;-) < I'm a woman, and I watch your videos - my husband barely knows UA-cam. ;-)
I'm a good Yorkshire lass who really enjoys your vlogs. Your upbeat positive attitude and willingness to learn from your mistakes make me smile and laugh at all of your antics. I'd like to take this out to thank you and wish you a happy and blessed Christmas.
I have been watching your channel for quite a while now. And now, my wife and mother are stuck on your progress. None of us can do the push up challenge but are following along. We could do push downs but not on the floor. A push down would be lying on your back and pushing air (upside down push up). We all like how you are explaining things and that you are helping others out with UA-cam.
My wife and myself are building a very nice house in Sarasota Florida. We used to build one house every year .Last one is done. It will be on the market soon. It is very pleasant to work with your partner alone the project and enjoy. Congratulations guys
I've got outside stairs like yours that the dogs use. I put 2 eye-bolts in the wall about 6 feet up from the stairs, one at the top and one at the bottom. When winter comes I tie a small rope tight between them and them wrap a tarp around the rope then clamp the other side to the handrails. Keeps the snow of the stairs, and just remove it in the spring..
I'm a woman. we are also building a debt free home in Texas and i am ALWAYS telling my husband "I think we should try it like this... that's what Marty and Julie do!" now he just already knows . love you guys!!
My wife is watching too! She asks, "why are you using the t-square to draw a line and then free-hand cutting with the knife when you could just run the knife along the t-square? (hold the bottom of the t-square with your foot to stabilize it so it doesn't drift) It would be more efficient because you'd be doing less operations, the cut would be straighter, and you wouldn't have to clean up the cut with your hand tool.
I have followed your channel since you started your homestead. Now I have got my wife to follow your channel and she is amazed what you have done. We hope you get the apartment completed soon. 18 push-ups is almost my maximum since I am 75 years old. Still I will try to keep up with you guys!
Love to read from old timers that get along on current situation, application and all. At 75 doing a push up is is awesome enough for me....happy holiday sir.. 😁😂
I love and never miss you videos… As a matter of fact, most of the channels I’m subscribed to are off grid home builds.. I was raised by single dad so, I absolutely love building
I’m a widow and I watch you. I started when Keeping it Dutch was there. I went back to when you moved to the Homestead and have been watching all the videos.
You guys are really doing a great job hanging drywall. Martin you are in great shape to be your age. Keep it up, trust me. I'm 62 and let myself get out of shape, and I sure don't see a way back at this point.
I watch your channel alone. My husband does not like building/reno channels. Reminds him of all the Reno’s he has done in the past. Love your Channel. Julie
I watch by myself me and my husband built 3 houses one a frame 2 cabins so I love watching homesteaders cooking painting because I paint pictures and live on farm. I am 69 this year. Thank you for sharing. You are doing great job. We did like you debt free
i am happily single and I am watching your videos regularly ....and I am learning so many things ...thanks from the Philippiines. God bless you more and more
Im a woman watching not a homesteader just always love watching house renovations and building process. Love your channel guys keep going woah!!! Love from Jamaica❤🇯🇲☺
Just so you know.....I started watching your channel first and then got my hubby watching. So glad Dutch introduced you to me. You are my new favorite off grid family to watch. So glad you are posting everyday in December. Accepted your push-up challenge also. God bless your family.
Yes both my wife and I really love wanting all of your videos together because you are doing exactly what we are preparing to do right now. Thank you sharing your videos/life with us to learn.
I watch because I love the love and respect between you two! One day I’ll find my own Marty! I’m naming my future flower stand: Keep Smilin’ Flowers! Cat Lady of Vermont
Men, I am really enjoying your progress in the construction of your dream house, a true inspiration for many of us that is very difficult for us to change a burned out light bulb. You have by your side a woman who is worth her weight in gold. God bless you.
I love the snow so much I'm taking my snowplow to Arizona in 2 days to start my off grid build...and I'm not crazy, they have snow in Arizona. lol. Love the December Daily Vids, keep em coming!
Hi you guys love love love your videos I am a woman who lives on her own and I watch you all the time its been great having you all every day this month as I can never get enough :)
Hey there Martin and Jewels, I love watching you all with my husband and we are in the process of buying land and doing what you guys are doing, I have no carpenter skills and love my long polished finger nails so that is going to be very, very different for me. Keep up the excellent work. We love you channel. Thanks for sharing.
I loooove watching your video-have so enjoyed hands on working on house projects as well. Basically done now except to paint a couple doors. Dry walling was a challenge and totalling satisfied for the finished project and we did it. Way to go people
To add some detail to the viewer's question. Heat pumps are better suited for southern climates, and are very efficient at heating and cooling in warmer temperatures. Heat pump systems will have backup coils to heater when temp is at or below freezing, as heat pumps don't work at those temperatures. So basically in colder climates like Marty's, a furnace is the better choice. But where I live in Texas, a heat pump is the more efficient choice.
Well I am glad to hear I wasn't the only one asking about extending the roof over the stairs. LOL It sure would make it a whole lot safer for sure one would think. Thank you for your video always look forward to seeing them. God's blessings to you ALL.
My husband never watched these before he passed. I have been watching several channels for quite some time now. And if you haven't figured it out I am a woman. LOL
Am a wife and mother. I have been watching you guys from day 1. I love all your vedios. You have been crushing it!!. Love you'll. Stay safe and have a wonderful Christmas.
I am a women who watches your videos. I started watching when keeping it Dutch came to visit. I like watching houses being built. I am jealous of all your snow. I live about a 45 minute drive from Kansas City Mo we are barely getting rain. No snow either.
As a recent subscriber, thank you for the great channel. A thought on wood chips: In hunting camp, we use the chips, dowsed with diesel, to start wood stove fires. Now I have a challenge for Julie: At the 0:19 mark, I fear you’re going to cut your fingers! When cutting vegetables (or anything with a kitchen knife), being safe is paramount. Instead of spreading your fingers and opening yourself to knife wounds, form a claw by curling them under your knuckles. That way your knuckles will touch the blade, but never your fingers. PS-the enchiladas looked good.
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Im so please watch your Chanel every day. As my comment asked your guys before that have you ever thought building the patio cover through the stairs too , that would make an easy during the winter and keep the house warmer , my thought, happy holiday yo your family, I love your Chanel , SUBSCRIBED.
I am a 74 year old widow and I love watching your videos. I am a DIYer myself and I have basically learned everything I know from watching others. My neighbors cringe everytime they see me heading up my extension ladder to work on the roof.
I love your smiles and positive attitude!! God bless you and Merry Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season!❤🎄
Hi guys. I’m a 67 year old woman and I LOVE building videos. I let hubby watch with me.
I’m a woman, a 76 yr old Great grandma, and I love watching. I’m learning so much!😁. I told my husband, who is 81 years that I could build a house. “He was very impressed.” 🤣
Probably you've build a strong family to convince yourself to built anything ma...I believed so 😁😂
I'm a 61 year old woman and love watching your videos!
My wife of 54 years loves to watch your channel.... it is the only channel she wants me to put up on the big screen tv. She is as sweet and kind as Julie.
I'm a 74 yr. old woman who loves watching homesteaders, building your lives and homes.
I’m an old widow & I watch u. I luv watching because when my husband & I moved to AR in 1989… we did the same thing as u. We lived in tents, with 3 small children. Ages 12, 10, & 5. Built the house alone & moved in as soon as it got dried in. It was quite an experience 😜. Watching u brings back so many wonderful & fun, but exhausting , memories 👍🥰
I’m a single woman and I watch your videos alone. Love them!!
I'm a woman from South Africa and watching your Channel all on my own. One of my most favorite UA-cam Channels.
I am retired, in my 70's, female. Live in the UK. I love your channel. It isn't just the building which is so interesting, it is also the love in your family. It makes happy watching. I have to admit to snow envy, it doesn't often snow where I live. We are lucky to get a couple of inches.
A woman of 74 love your channel 🥰
My wife knows who I am watching just by hearing your voices. She loves that you guys are so close to her family.
My wife and I always watch together.
We love your family. God Bless
An 18" push broom is the tool to use to clear the vehicles of snow! Get a soft bristle and don't use it to sweep floors, if it gets dirty it can scratch the paint.
I am the she and I watch. My hubby is the he and he doesn't watch. Well, I did get him to watch the ending part of your deck build. We inherited an 11 acre homestead from my parents. They had calves to heifers to the local farmers auction and then they would start with calves again. Goats were providers of milk and goat cheese. Now I have ducks (big spring-fed pond), chickens, guinea hens, two dogs, two cats, and one very friendly white turkey, Lucy. We also have howling coydogs and coyotes that keep the dogs active at night. We live in upstate New York.
I’m a widow and I watch everyone of your videos. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I am a woman and I love watching house builds. So interesting 👍👍
I'm a woman and I watch ALL of your videos, sometimes more than once!
I am a 64 year old grandma and love watching your shows.
I am a woman and I had been subscribed since you started building the first part of your house I've been here for a minute LOL but have enjoyed every single video
I am a 73 year old woman, living alone with my fur, feather babies. I watch a lot of Homesteaders on you tube. Love all of what yal do. Blessings, Prayers, Always
I'm a woman and I watch every one of your videos. Your great
Yup - We both enjoy watching together every chance we get! From a previous generation, "Hold On To Your Hats!" Welcome home for the holidays! Cheers all! B&M
I'm a widow at 55,, love watching you guys build your beautiful home off grid🤗♥️
You should make sure to seal the ceiling and all the walls with plastic over the insulation and seal all the gaps with tape.
I pointed out before that I was curious why they sealed the main house with plastic vapor barrier but did nothing in the apartment. Never heard back............
@@jaycahow4667 probably won't, either.
Lol. I am new with your channel. Really like it. I am a women, retired. When I was younger I would have loved to homestead. With age & health I have limitations. So i live victoriously through your videos. Thank you so much.
I’m a single woman and I watch your videos. I’m fascinated by people who build their own homes. Love watching the changes and progress. You guys make it look so easy.
My wife and I watch your channel good family entertainment. 👍😂💯
We always watch your videos together. My wife and I both enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work. We would love to meet you guys one day, you are our kind of people. We are homesteaders as well.
I’m a woman watching on my own. I started watching you from the tents. My Dad was a carpenter and both my brothers. It’s in the blood. I did most of the building work but I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 so we are crazy that way. I’m in my 60’s so I just watch now.
We are both watching from Sweden and we have both subscribed to your channel 😁
It's always good to have a laugh together with you both 😊
My husband started watching you first and now we watch together. We know it is tough to do a video everyday but we really enjoy them.
Seth thank you for the hard worked editing. We appreciate it!
Hi guys, I’ve been following you since you were in tents. You are living my dream of living off grid, but unfortunately my husband has no desire for such a life. I LOVE the snow and sadly live in year round HOT HUMUD south Florida…Haha
I will never give up hope!!!
May our LORD bless you with much joy and peace and love as you build your lovely homestead. 🙏🏼
Me and the missus watch your channel together. thanks for all the hard work you’ve put into your channel to keep us entertained. Well done and keep up the good work.
Been subscribed for a while now. I'm a nearly 60 yr old woman who LOVES homesteading video channels. While I enjoy seeing the snow on your videos, I detest snow on my life. That's why I live in South Carolina. Look forward to seeing progress of building your homestead.
Yup, my wife watches with me. She said she doesn’t like all those home improvement/fix it/mechanics channels but she definitely watches your channel. You guy’s make it interesting and fun:)!
I'm a 61 year old German woman and love your videos very much. So much fun while working!!!
jewels is beautiful and her smiles brings joy.
I am a woman and have to watch your videos alone. My husband passed away 10 years ago. But I love watching your videos. They are very informative. Thanks for sharing.
I am a widow age 67. Moved back to homestead in June with my autistic son. Loving life. I have been watching your channel since the tents were up!!! I also binge watched...lol. love your channel from Lakeside Family Homestead. Be blessed!! ❤️
As you discussed seats or seatbelts or buckles, I "buckled up" for your busy day! ;-) < I'm a woman, and I watch your videos - my husband barely knows UA-cam. ;-)
I'm a good Yorkshire lass who really enjoys your vlogs. Your upbeat positive attitude and willingness to learn from your mistakes make me smile and laugh at all of your antics.
I'd like to take this out to thank you and wish you a happy and blessed Christmas.
I'm a woman and watch your videos but sometimes my hubby watches with me!
I am 65 and hubby is 76. We would live to build our own place. Love Jules smile and giggle.
Women in my 60'd watch your channel from the beginning homestead. 😎
I have been watching your channel for quite a while now. And now, my wife and mother are stuck on your progress. None of us can do the push up challenge but are following along. We could do push downs but not on the floor. A push down would be lying on your back and pushing air (upside down push up). We all like how you are explaining things and that you are helping others out with UA-cam.
I am a female and I like to watch your you tube. Your family is so nice and love the Lord! I am 79 years old but still like to watch you!
My wife watches with me. Y'all have helped me convert her to a youtube viewer! Thanks!
My husband watches with me he doesn't do technology. I like the green bathroom in the picture
My wife and myself are building a very nice house in Sarasota Florida. We used to build one house every year .Last one is done. It will be on the market soon. It is very pleasant to work with your partner alone the project and enjoy. Congratulations guys
I've got outside stairs like yours that the dogs use. I put 2 eye-bolts in the wall about 6 feet up from the stairs, one at the top and one at the bottom. When winter comes I tie a small rope tight between them and them wrap a tarp around the rope then clamp the other side to the handrails. Keeps the snow of the stairs, and just remove it in the spring..
I'm a woman. we are also building a debt free home in Texas and i am ALWAYS telling my husband "I think we should try it like this... that's what Marty and Julie do!" now he just already knows . love you guys!!
My wife is watching too! She asks, "why are you using the t-square to draw a line and then free-hand cutting with the knife when you could just run the knife along the t-square? (hold the bottom of the t-square with your foot to stabilize it so it doesn't drift) It would be more efficient because you'd be doing less operations, the cut would be straighter, and you wouldn't have to clean up the cut with your hand tool.
I have followed your channel since you started your homestead. Now I have got my wife to follow your channel and she is amazed what you have done. We hope you get the apartment completed soon. 18 push-ups is almost my maximum since I am 75 years old. Still I will try to keep up with you guys!
Love to read from old timers that get along on current situation, application and all. At 75 doing a push up is is awesome enough for me....happy holiday sir.. 😁😂
I love and never miss you videos… As a matter of fact, most of the channels I’m subscribed to are off grid home builds.. I was raised by single dad so, I absolutely love building
I’m a widow and I watch you. I started when Keeping it Dutch was there. I went back to when you moved to the Homestead and have been watching all the videos.
One of my favorite videos so far! All the things happening!
Be sure and paint the dry wall in the bathroom with at least semi gloss paint! Full gloss would be better from a water resistant stand point!!
Me and my wife watch and patiently wait for the next 😂👍 great job and looking nice you 2 the progress is great
My husband watches with me! We never miss an episode.
You guys are really doing a great job hanging drywall. Martin you are in great shape to be your age. Keep it up, trust me. I'm 62 and let myself get out of shape, and I sure don't see a way back at this point.
My husband and I have been watching from the very first day. May God Richly Bless your family
I watch your channel alone. My husband does not like building/reno channels. Reminds him of all the Reno’s he has done in the past. Love your Channel. Julie
I have watched your channel since you set up the first tent - love it. My husband watches spasmodically.
I watch by myself me and my husband built 3 houses one a frame 2 cabins so I love watching homesteaders cooking painting because I paint pictures and live on farm. I am 69 this year. Thank you for sharing. You are doing great job. We did like you debt free
Love the photo of the bathroom!!! I am a woman and I love homesteading videos and building videos. Love your videos!!!
i am happily single and I am watching your videos regularly ....and I am learning so many things ...thanks from the Philippiines. God bless you more and more
Im a woman watching not a homesteader just always love watching house renovations and building process. Love your channel guys keep going woah!!! Love from Jamaica❤🇯🇲☺
Just so you know.....I started watching your channel first and then got my hubby watching. So glad Dutch introduced you to me. You are my new favorite off grid family to watch. So glad you are posting everyday in December. Accepted your push-up challenge also. God bless your family.
Wife here, who is the subscriber. My husband watch’s occasionally while I am watching. I think he is worried that I am getting ideas. I am! Lol!
Yes both my wife and I really love wanting all of your videos together because you are doing exactly what we are preparing to do right now. Thank you sharing your videos/life with us to learn.
My wife is the one who showed me yalls channel, now we both watch together every week. Hello from Texas
I watch because I love the love and respect between you two! One day I’ll find my own Marty!
I’m naming my future flower stand: Keep Smilin’ Flowers!
Cat Lady of Vermont
I’m a older lady, but I often wait till my husband has time to watch with me on the big screen.
I'm a woman "of a certain age" and I watch - I wait anxiously for each post!!
Men, I am really enjoying your progress in the construction of your dream house, a true inspiration for many of us that is very difficult for us to change a burned out light bulb.
You have by your side a woman who is worth her weight in gold.
God bless you.
I am a woman 60 years old. I have been watching I think since your started. Hugs
I love the snow so much I'm taking my snowplow to Arizona in 2 days to start my off grid build...and I'm not crazy, they have snow in Arizona. lol. Love the December Daily Vids, keep em coming!
Hi you guys love love love your videos I am a woman who lives on her own and I watch you all the time its been great having you all every day this month as I can never get enough :)
Hey there Martin and Jewels, I love watching you all with my husband and we are in the process of buying land and doing what you guys are doing, I have no carpenter skills and love my long polished finger nails so that is going to be very, very different for me.
Keep up the excellent work. We love you channel. Thanks for sharing.
My wife watches too. We are very excited as we are going to pass through this soon. Not in the USA but in UK.
I loooove watching your video-have so enjoyed hands on working on house projects as well. Basically done now except to paint a couple doors. Dry walling was a challenge and totalling satisfied for the finished project and we did it. Way to go people
My wife watch’s too. It’s nice to see a brother and Sister on UA-cam
To add some detail to the viewer's question. Heat pumps are better suited for southern climates, and are very efficient at heating and cooling in warmer temperatures. Heat pump systems will have backup coils to heater when temp is at or below freezing, as heat pumps don't work at those temperatures. So basically in colder climates like Marty's, a furnace is the better choice. But where I live in Texas, a heat pump is the more efficient choice.
I am a woman that watches your videos. Love them. You guys are such a neat couple, always laughing your videos are a great pleasure for me.
I’m a 56 year old single woman and I love off grid/ homestead videos! I garden and have chickens. Wish I had more animals but I don’t have the space.
Well I am glad to hear I wasn't the only one asking about extending the roof over the stairs. LOL It sure would make it a whole lot safer for sure one would think. Thank you for your video always look forward to seeing them. God's blessings to you ALL.
My husband and I watch your youtube together, and we both enjoy them so much thanks.
I love the color and look of the bathroom 🧡💜
Janet and I watch together. Thank you for having a family friendly channel.
Welcome home Sara
My wife always watches y'all with me but she also watches Diesel Creek, Andrew Camarata and Cars and Cameras so don't get too excited about it 😁
My husband never watched these before he passed. I have been watching several channels for quite some time now. And if you haven't figured it out I am a woman. LOL
Am a wife and mother. I have been watching you guys from day 1. I love all your vedios. You have been crushing it!!. Love you'll. Stay safe and have a wonderful Christmas.
I'm a woman and have been watching you guys since I saw you all from abundance plus
Now, I got my hubby to watch you!!
I am a women who watches your videos. I started watching when keeping it Dutch came to visit. I like watching houses being built. I am jealous of all your snow. I live about a 45 minute drive from Kansas City Mo we are barely getting rain. No snow either.
My wife watches with me. Thank you for what you do for others.
Yes cover on the.stairs...a.good idea..
Well I'm a widdow. So it is me that did the work around my house. Now my son is in his 30's and doesn't help ,although I m getting old now.
My wife does not watch with me, but my two girls do! (Most of the time).
As a recent subscriber, thank you for the great channel. A thought on wood chips: In hunting camp, we use the chips, dowsed with diesel, to start wood stove fires.
Now I have a challenge for Julie: At the 0:19 mark, I fear you’re going to cut your fingers! When cutting vegetables (or anything with a kitchen knife), being safe is paramount. Instead of spreading your fingers and opening yourself to knife wounds, form a claw by curling them under your knuckles. That way your knuckles will touch the blade, but never your fingers. PS-the enchiladas looked good.