🍂fall on our off grid homestead | growing, harvesting, baking & cottage renovating
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
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It is officially fall (or autumn!) on our off grid homestead here in the Irish countryside and we are LOVING IT. We gave up everything for this and while we’re a long way from being finished creating our dream homestead; the move is already proving worth it. Join us for a beautiful and cosy glimpse of September here in Ireland while we make full use of nature’s bounty, a first year garden update, in depth info on the next stage of our cottage renovation and more!
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The power of manure when farming! Growing up on a 100 acre farm growing our own food including animals was the healthiest lifestyle
I did laugh at how nerdy Kayvan got over his ground source piping lol. Let him have his moment 😂. Maybe create his own segment for these technical updates
It’s a boy thing 🥱
A good general overview for us non- nerds and a technical side bar for those who love this kind of information may be a good way forward. Kayvan's lovely calm voice did have me nod off for a bit until his monologue was interrupted by the request for some feedback. I am thoroughly enjoying your vlogs and am in admiration of both of you for your work ethic, joy, and love of homesteading. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
don't know anything about heat pumps and all that. but I sat here mesmerized by Kayvan's explanation of all. There is a beauty to listen to someone who is so detail oriented. I am a coder like he is, and I can see him in a meeting room, explaining the project design, every last detail is handled, all questions answered. Lovely! this episode was a geek's dream.
I have no clue what he is talking about too! But still it’s interesting what both of you are doing to make your home habitable and cozy! Videos only about apples and blueberries wouldn’t show the reality! Even if your crumble with that amazing custard in those beautiful hand made bowls looks sensational! So I suppose it’s about the mix of all of your activities which makes your channel so authentic and entertaining. Thank you for another lovely episode!
Exactly! Very well said.
For me I love the detail, you could always put a note at the start of when he gets technical saying “fast forward to X minute if you don’t want the detail”
I'm with you, girl. His details just leave me saying "huh?" But it doesn't matter. I'm here, rooting you all on!
The best thing in this channel is your laugh. I always know that there will be plenty of laughter if I watch your videos. Thank you for making me smile with you.
Before becoming disabled I had a tremendous garden.Nasturtium is not only beautiful, but edible. A bit peppery and lovely in salads. I used to stuff the flowers with various spreads. I grew borage as well. Also delightful with a cucumber flavor and great in various presentations.
Keep the detail. If someone doesn't want to hear all that, they can fast forward. I agree with the do-it-right-the-first-time philosophy. I say it like this: "If you don't have time to do it right, when are you going to have time to do it over?" and, "Any job worth doing is worth doing right." You can tell: I hate things done sloppily!!! Love you guys and love your videos.
Not a technical detail girl myself, but he's clearly passionate about it so I try to listen and learn. Every day's a school day (and I can always fast forward if I'm nodding off - bless him)!
Agreed!!
I enjoy Kayvan's technical talk. Mostly because of his passion for the topic. Lovely to hear the plans for the driveway and also the nice bit of kit that will be your heating system. So, not a problem for me. Very informative.
Can't wait for you all start on the cottage. Wish I was there to help. I am 77 years old, and been married for 55 years. You two remind me of our relationship. God Bless You! I r3cently got into woodworking several years ago..
You two win 🎉🎉 the most beautiful couple award!! 🎉🎉 I love all of your videos!! Cheers to the crumble!
That sunset at the beginning looks like the sky just before 8pm on 15th September, those warm sunny calm days were a treat. Usually the summer is better, although there are can be storms, fog. The philosophy of doing something once and doing it right is very wise.
Yes, we want to know the engineering details. You're right, a lot to love about K. and I love how much you appreciate each other!
Did I competely dissociate when he started spouting technical jargon...absolutely. Do I get second hand joy watching someone nerd out over a topic they are obviously passionate about? Also yes. Keep being nerdy K. We need all the nerdy rep we can get in this world!
I'm jealous of that crumble.
Kayvan has obviously done a lot of research and this will be of interest to a lot of people, let the man talk.
Well done on growing so much from seed.
Yes, leave in the details! It helps me understand why he’s doing what he’s doing. I like the thought process!
I think it's great that kayan gets into sharing plenty of detail, the right person will be grateful..I've investigated that system but Kayan has gone into more detail than I've found on websites. Thanks for your sharing and your positivity. Love it ❤
Love the ground source heat pump explanation. I am a 74 year woman living in Canada 🇨🇦 wish I had it done 15 years ago. It's the future.❤
I understood everything about ground source heat pump,I have air source heat pump! I live in rural Scotland, we have had a dry,sunny September! After the farmers have harvested the potatoe fields, you can take a large bucket & collect all the potatoes that are still in the field! Free,fresh potatoes, yummy 😋
Yep..you have got yourself a real nerd genius on your hands...my eyes are glazing over halfway thru the technicals. Gid bless the nerds
You should get into beekeeping. great source of wax and honey
I find the details interesting- makes me feel like I've learned something new about a topic I might never have thought about.
I must confess my eyes glazed over somewhat when Kayvan started talking about pipes and manifolds, but realise that someone out there does speak his language, plus it's great to see his enthusiasm even if I don't understand 😂
I really respect his knowledge and how much research and education goes into to his decisions on the renovation. It’s admirable and enviable. You could provide people with a numerical marker if they choose to fast forward on the detail. Because there probably are some that are wanting the details on the piping and heat pump etc. I’m not personally one of them but I’m sure it’s very helpful to others.
Awww I was delighted to hear you brought a crumble around to your neighbour.❤❤❤😊😊😊
Better understand your goals now! Very impressed how mindfully you approached your lifestyle change and renovation plans. Will enjoy life while you are renovating!!! Great idea instead of singleminded approaching cottage fix up!!❤
Definitely would love for Kayvan to do a video with full details with his outlook for the works , he really has done diligence for all the necessary equipment and works needed ,.....😊
I love the detail Kayvan gives for his work. I will never install a thermal heating system, but I enjoy the thought and research he does for the work!
Sorry, but when K starts talking my eyes cross and I drift off into some sonorous alternate universe. Yes, To your daughters perfectly timed dry wit. 😆 Your love of life shines through in your laugh and you're why I am here. 😄
Yes I love hearing the explanation and I learn so much.
I appreciate hearing about the work that has to happen before the work can be done to support the work…. Amazing that decision-fatigue hasn’t already set i! Happy Fall to you!🍁
He is fine. I love learning how things work.
When I make crumble I use butter, flour, and sugar and mixed it with my fingers until it forms crumbies. Then put it on top! Everyone loves it.
Love the detail Sono problem there . Looking great can't wait to see the results of his work . Keep up the baking . Really enjoying your progress
There is always someone who will benefit from Kayvan's research - and we can all marvel at what is going into making your cottage liveable. I for one find it genius to use the broken up pieces of the concrete flooring for filling the wire cages - as I'm a devotee of repurposing and upcycling. Having said that - I also totally agree on going for the best products possible when you do need to buy new - as the investment pays for itself over the years - and, as Kayvan says - he plans to only do it once. Thank you again for sharing all these aspects with us. AND - the bowls, crumbles and custard are a delight to see. By the way - I myself always nip the flowering/bolting parts of basil off, as the flavour changes. Basil is a wonderfully easy plant to re-grow from plant parts, so if handled well - you won't need the seeds anyway. I also live in a northern country, so pot up some - or create a hanging plant of basil to overwinter. The basil scent is a delight to have during the winter - and the hanging plant is beautiful. Looking forward to your next video!!!
Yes all that technical detail about your heat source pump and piping et cetera. I’m afraid did go over my head quite a bit it was interesting to listen to but I hadn’t clue what he was talking about and some things.
I think it was a great decision, when there is the possibility of having problems at a later stage. The right decision.👌
You may want to harvest your dill and other herbs before they flower (or bolt) as it affects the flavor. They become quite bitter and off putting for some peoples’ palates. LOVE your garden! What an amazing job for your 1st year there! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
I didn't know that so thankyou for posting this
@@paulinewayland713 This comes under the category of, “Ask me how I know!” 😂
That’s an impressive amount of research, glad to listen.
Picking blackberries is a labor of love, The thorns are attracted to me, and I am always scratched to pieces.
I love learning from Kalyan about the technical detail! As much enjoying the cooking ideas. Loving it all 👍 Marian ❤️
Even if I don't understand the technical stuff hearing someone who has obviously put a lot time into researching and has an enthusiastic way of presenting the info is always entertaining. Nice to watch all 3 of you have your moment in the video on subjects you have more personal interest in is a positive to your content. Keep it all in 😉
I can't even imagine! Thank goodness Kayvan and you are so skilled in many areas to be able to do this.
Hola, another great video. Didn't understand a word Kayvan said, but listened out of politeness. Gotta love him 😂 ❤️❤️
The whole Kayvans description was way over my head.. , good job he's so easy on the eye and it meant I actually enjoyed listening to it.
Even though I won't be doing ground heat any time soon (sadly, ever?), I am actually Very interested in the details and details of future builds, etc. And with the wonderful wonderful lack of music, the sound of his voice is calming. I can be doing other tasks and have different levels of focus depending on what grabs me that day/moment. And I can replay sections if I want to go back and really focus on details that my brain glossed over. And for anyone closer to doing this same work, it is Priceless to have the details. For many of us, one day we might find ourselves diving even deeper into these sustainable practices and we can do a search on your channel to slowly go through your experience with it. I think you are getting the mix just right; beautiful quiet nature and all the ebbs and flows of your whole experience. 😊
I agree🧐
I love the dedication you put into building 🎉🎉🎉
I am so glad that Kayvan, the perfectionist, is buddies with lovely Frank. Love the crops, but can't wait for hands-on reno, in minute blow by blow detail of course. RC spec pipe...never knew it existed. I am confident Kayvan knows what the heck he is doing.
you forgot to put the thinggy back on inside the heat pump. Its as clear as mud but i love his voice , and watching him eat apple crumble.😂😂😂❤
Blackberry picking brings backs such amazing childhood memories. Thank you.
Love the detail, keep it coming Kayvan.
Aww. My dill was wimpy so only 1 flower to dry & save. Great job you two! Told my sis about you all. She goes to Ireland every few years. So lovely you all.
I like it when Kayvan goes over the details of things, even if I do not understand it all it is very interesting and I'm sure it will be to many.
September is a joyful month for harvesting. 😊
The technical detail is the best bit!
I watched an episode where you bought a commercial trailer and sold the caravan to get it renovated for winter to have a place to live while renovating the cottage. I usually watch every episode and you both are doing amazing.
I have watched a number of new water pipes & sewerage being laid but the quality of the products that Kayvan sources is a much better quality. It makes so much more sense to buy good products once & be done with it.
Love Kayvan's thought process.🧠
🇨🇦 I do not like all the technical talk, have no clue what Kayvan is talking about. But I do like how knowledgeable he is and how Kayvan wants to share that knowledge. Kayvan just wants to get things perfect for the love of his family. Is ok with me if the technical talk is left in.😁
great technical details, love it ;)
He may as well be talking about the micro atom reaction to create nuclear fission and the requirement of the plutonium to create heat😂
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FYI. The calendula you have in with your nasturtiums Make wonderful healing lotions and lip balm. It’s easy to extract the oils from your flowers and make many different things. Look it up. It is great for babies for diaper rash, lip balm and healing creams when your skin is irritated or cut.
Minutes tapioca makes a good thickener in your cobbler as well. Great show 🇨🇦
I was just watching Homesteading With the Zimmermans here on UA-cam. In a particular video she was talking about how to preserve a plethora of eggs. She made egg noodles and put hers in canning jars. Just another creative idea for eggs.
As the daughter of an engineer, I appreciate the detailed descriptions and rationale behind the decisions you’ve made.
But maybe for those who don’t, a timestamp to a ‘wrap up’ statement might be a good idea, so everyone can ‘choose their own adventure’ with the level of detail but still know what’s going on!
Either way, I look forward to seeing the system installed, and eventually in action!
Your garden is looking fabulous - and you wouldn’t be a real homesteader if you weren’t struggling to manage all of the end of summer jobs/preserving and therefore planting the late autumn/winter garden a bit behind schedule. Looks like you’ve still got warm, sunny days though so it should all be fine 🤞🏻
I agree bee keeping would be great. We bought 2 hives and we're just about to harvest the honey and a bear smashed the hives and took the honey. After that happened we were told to put an electric fence around the hives.
Congratulations to you all. All that hard work paying off in such wonderful ways. Inspiring.
I am completely bewildered by the heat pump system. But that doesn’t matter, y’all make it fun for me to think I understand. 😂
I will be honest. When Kayvan starts explaining things, I understand nothing most of the time haha but it's okay, others might find it interesting and it's not bothering me to listen to him. Love your videos!
Over my head too, but Kevan is obviously very bright and I reckon a lot of folk will like the detail...
I think it's great he's putting the detail in. I am learning a lot. It's interesting. Thanks. Love your videos.
I very rarely comment - But I have to say the detail and explanations are fascinating.
One of my dreams is to be able to build my own property, or at least renovate one back from almost bare brick.
I see so much in the UK where large building companies cut corners and do things at speed with new builds, I don't think I could ever trust them.
All this to say I too have done lots of research and love hearing about the whys and specifics; I soak it all in like a sponge! Kayvan is great at explaining; the only improvement would be a diagram! (It was great for understanding the appendeges!).
Keep doing what you are doing!
Blackberrys are such an underrated berry; and are so easy to obtain yummy.
Fantastic video really look forward each week to the progress you are making.
We also built our house and my husband is the same way as yours. So even though it would interest my husband… it’s over my head too! 😆 But keep it in for those who geek out on this detailed info.
Love your videos and humor, for us a great family entertainment. Thank you and stay safe, greetings from Germany
lol😂didn’t understand what he was saying!!🎉🎉🎉 love seeing you both and your updates ❤❤❤
Yes we need to know everything about heat source pump etc etc, this is not a run of the mill system heating system! So please keep it coming 🙏 regards Phil Wales ❤
😂 That was funny when you cut in to Kayvans heat pump talk!
Kayvan is so easy to look at and listen to, he could just sit there and read the telephone book and we would all enjoy that
I'm a guy and I am interested in the engineering and reno content. This what a lot of people in Ireland are into as renovating/upgrading their house is a better option than buying a new one .Dont leave this stuff out.
Like the detail! Enjoy your videos you balance each other very well.
It's such an amazing feeling growing from seed and what a feeling when it goes so well. I'm really pleased that you had such a successful first time. I bet you that you are now hooked lol.👌❤️
I think a sketch of how the geothermal heat pump will be laid out would be great, maybe overlaid on top of an aerial shot of your land? Just so the bits & pieces we see on the vids make sense in context. You inspired me to go pick the last of our blackberries and make my own apple blackberry crumble, so cheers for that! My family thank you for the surprise dessert!
All of it. The why and how, etc. I will never do this but it is fascinating to hear what is needed to build what you need without "city" services.
We love you no matter wat you talk about well done it may help someone out there blessings to you all the oldies 🤗🤗🤗👍
The delight of blackberry picking as a child when you end up eating more than you eventually take back to your mother for apple &blackberry pie😊
Yaaay! I was literally waiting for you guys to upload. I look forward to ya'll videos every week. I am a new homesteader myself and you guys inspire me!
I follow several homesteaders. Your three are coming my favorite. And it for me to say exactly why? Just keep the new work.
FWIW I love this kind of detail! But then we're embarking on a similar fun project so love that we can learn from Kayvan :)
I missed the carrying off!!! That makes me laugh every time.
Love hearing the nerdy detail ! Learning a lot!
...as long as I know you have a good bit of kit, I'm good. But then again, I can imagine some will get a kick out of hearing the details. Your cooking segments make a soothing, grounding break for my head as it spins from hearing the good bit of kit highlights😵💫 Carry on, oh brave and daring homesteaders!
I’m with you on the technical aspect of your renovation but, you can just see how into the details your husband is, soooo I’m not hating it because it makes me smile (it’s kind of cute)to see someone that intense about the details. Besides, I thoroughly enjoy your process. 😁👍❤
I don't understand the technical stuff, but my husband will find it very interesting. We each listen on our computers. So we probably represent a lot of your followers! ❤ XXX
I want Kayvan’s specs and rationale! It is brilliant! 🥰
Kayvan keeps looking forward. In spite of cheery broadcasts . . . 🥰🥰🥰
A great way of making use of the rubble.👍
I love the detail. My son just put in geoheat here in Ontario, Canada. Almost exactly the same product and specs.
Delighted to see you embracing the Kerry Gold butter ❤ For pastry or crumble I usually freeze the amount of butter I need and grate it into the flour, saves time 😉