You need to get everything IN WRITING! I am way old and learned this lesson too. People’s word is no longer in good as it was in my grandfather’s time. Make sure you do this always.
I just put a new turbo & catalytic converter in my Ford edge, and the total price was was just over $2000. And this was July 2023. I would make him buy the vehicle from you or honor what he quoted, because he’s completely taken advantage of you.
My late husband and myself heated our home with wood. Used about 6-7 cords of our of wood a year. We had a log splitter that was hooked up to an old pickup. Would take that whole set up right to location where we cut the tree down. Split and loaded the wood all at one time. Saved a lot of time and energy.
We really enjoy you talking to the camera Kyle and giving insights into your life, both positive and negative. Makes you realise everyone has bad days… it’s very relatable and compelling ❤😊 PS. That little writing table is a dream!
I have been trying to think who you remind me of when you narrate your videos and it just came to me “Norman Maclean” who wrote A River Runs Through It. You will have to let us know when you publish your first book. I think a series of short stories would be good.
Waiting on that honey bee farm to start up hands down one of the greatest life’s journeys on UA-cam, I’ve been following 3 of you for a very long time and I noticed,it’s 3 guys who built there life from the bottom up through discipline and a thirst for for this life that’ll never be quenched.
Kyle, you have the narration of Earl Hammer and with your writing table many books and short stories to be told on that once living thing that could tell a story of its own. Thank you for bring us all along for a taste of your life, I always look forward to your short stories on film.
Congratulations for hanging on to your dreams and never ever ever giving up you are an inspiration to all of us and yes keep writing if that is what your soul is telling you to do you are meant for it you two are amazing and I so look forward to watching you every week thank you thank you thank you
I’ve been following you for quite some time. I thoroughly enjoy your content. Your videos are beautiful and expertly done. It’s been a joy to watch you grow, your relationship grow, and to see both of you blossom into who you’re meant to be! I follow Allie also. You two are great! Keep it up.💪🏼🧠❤️🏡
I've started hitting record on my phone during phone conversations. Helps me remember the conversations, and them, if they "forget." The other life lesson is, you win some, you lose some. Accepting that you will experience some unfair losses in life, really helps you emotionally. It all par for the course. Finally, buying new (or at most two years old) means you'll have a more reliable vehicle without headaches. I poured 10K into a 24 yr old vehicle, that just ate and ate $$ in repairs. Coulda had new.
I love the videos. Like a breath of fresh air for the soul like chicken soup for the soul. You should write a book about your journey and mark the book like short stories. The book should include some stories about you growing up 😊
You and Ally make such a great team! You both see and know what you want with the land and home you own. With the other financial matters, it's always best to get quotes in black and white and get a second opinion if necessary. This way the guy who verbally quoted you a price and is now doubling it can't rebut when the quoted price is in black and white. It's a minor learning lesson, but a lesson we all need to experience in order to learn from. That's how some of the best lessons are learned, by making some big mistakes. So you just move forward and learn from it. You two are SO young and the one thing I always tell young people is this - you young people have one MAJOR asset - TIME! You don't realize it, but when you look back you see how you could've used your time more wisely. Take from someone who is just over 60 yrs young 😊 And I'm still learning. Just move forward and learn from your mistakes so that you will have some teaching lessons for your children and grandchildren.
Jim, who is listening in said, " I'd fix it myself". And he would have..79 y/o now. Had the toughest stained hands of any mechanic, farmer, woods man in the USA.
Hi Kyle. Thank you for sharing. I was talking to someone who said that you should always get things in writing. However, I would let the person know that you have the ability to let people on social media know who this person is who is trying to rip you off. Right or wrong that's what I would do. I get tired of being ripped off also. Good luck with that.
Similar thing happened to me when they wanted something I have but didn’t want to pay for it! That shop wants your truck or your money based on your UA-cam channel. Write a letter of intent with demands and a deadline to go back to the agreed price or legal action will take place. See how they respond then lawyer up
Sorry to hear about the truck situation mate. Dont put yourself in financial hardship over it! Im sure local people know you're a good bloke. We have the Trading Standards Agency over here which investigates unfair trading of all businesses. Not sure if you have an equivalent. Chin up! 💪🏻
About the truck: I've seen this happening a LOT more in just the last couple of years. Head gaskets for my Subaru that ballooned to nearly seven grand after the engine was out and apart, a roof that cost three times the original estimate after a third of the shingles were off, and on and on and on. I thought it was just me, that I looked like a mark or something, but after talking to some friends it seems everyone is dealing with it.
Ya’ll are bust little bumble bees, always projects on projects, geesh!!! Can you imagine when you’re done and can look at the finished product…what will you do then.. 😳😬😁💕 nothing left then but to enjoy, relax & live ❤ thx for another video…
Kyle, I feel your pain brother. Brought my 2016 GMC Acadia in this past summer for a transmission rebuild. Mechanic told me I'd have it back in 7-10 days and $3,200 possibly $3,800 on the high end . Fast forward 5 weeks later, went to pick it up and now 6K!!!. Asked what about the $3,800 high end price and he just said it was more damage than he originally thought. Place had excellent reviews on line. That just goes to show, you cant trust everything you read on the internet. Hopefully I can get another 5-7 years out of it. You should probably think of your truck in the same manner and hopefully it's money well spent buying you many more years of use. Good luck. Love all your videos.
Those type of taking advantage issues, like with your truck, are happening everywhere. If the work hasn't been done, I'd get my vehicle and take it elsewhere. Hope everything works out.
Kyle it sucks what happened with the Dodge you should have gotten it in writing. For what you paid for it and all the repairs, you might have been better off buying an old military deuce 1/2 . When it comes to your basement if it is flooding,you might want to see what it would cost for a French drain. I live on the ocean and it has made a big difference.
Too many vehicles, most of them older. That’s the deal. 5 grand gets a lot of driveway plows from a business You do a good job simplifying your life until it comes to vehicles.
I'm sorry about this situation with the mechanic. I'm definitely not impressed with how he conducts business. The great lesson from this is, getting the agreement in writing. I don't know how far you want to take this, but The Better Business Bureau may be a good source. Some great legal advice to guide you is definitely needed. Whatever you decide to do, if YOU do the right thing and have integrity, God will work it for your good. Take care and God bless. Ps. God sent you an angel in the form of your girlfriend.
Which boots is Ally wearing in the ratchet strap trick part of the video? They look like a barefoot/zero drop pair. I wonder which brand as I am looking for some.
How do I join your patreon. I want to be a Damn Good Kid. Got tuned into your channel a month or so ago and LOVE it. Watch it ..catching up on old videos….you and Ally have a love most dream of..your so on the same path together…I only hope my girls are both so lucky.
It'll stop happening when you start getting it in writing!!! In the case of the dump truck, call for a state mediator if you and the shop doing the work can't come to an agreement that you can live with.
People like yourself (honest, hardworking, have integrity, your word is your bond) often get abused by people with no character (lack integrity, will lie, have no concept of an honest days work). I don't know if small claims court would help since you don't have anything in writing. A very expensive lesson going forward to get written estimates on all vehicle work. Honest mechanics have no problem giving estimates. There's probably a good reason why that one was 'such a good deal'. Maybe you can negotiate a reduced amount on the bill with the understanding you won't sue, just get a bill that has written paid in full on it, signed and dated.
Mechanics especially will try to rip you off, everything in writing and verify random new problems they bring up before you agree to get any work done.
Always get a written quote up front and what it covers and maybe a time limit. Don't pay this guy $10K, he's a deadbeat or he would've had your truck fixed before now. He's playing you and trying to screw you on the bill. He thinks, your young, doesn't know any better and you'll pay him, then he'll laugh about over a beer with his Buddies. Tell him to keep the truck. You signed nothing saying to do all that work and spend an unlimited amount. Be tough, learn and beware in life. They're around every corner. There's more Trucks.
Kyle!! We have been yelling at the screen since you bought the VW camper, “STOP BUYING OLD MACHINERY!” It’s cool looking and sometimes cheap, but it’s a bottomless money-sucking pit!
Yup! I’ve done the money pot dive with cool looking but very old cars/trucks that can only be saved if you’re Jay Leno. Sell everything but one fav and get you a new, dependable vehicle. I hated the thought of payments - but when i finally did it - i was amazed at how de- stressed i became. I had no idea how much tension i was holding. What a relief. I paid double payments and before i knew it - i wad debt- free!
I know it’s fun to drive older vehicles, but I wrote this originally as a person who lost 15 grand on a 30 year old VW Camper I named Old Bette and was out of control about repairing. I always thought the next repair would get me that “cool dependable vehicle” I was dreaming about. I had to come to accept that, in machinery, age and dependability do not generally appear together.
Hey, I’ve been a mechanic for 30 years and have been running my own shop for 7 years now. You are being taken advantage of big time. Intercooler pipes for 800! They must be gold plated. Guys like that give the business a bad name, I’d love to help you out, but I’m up in a little town on the coast of Maine . Unless you’re up for a road trip in a clattery old Cummins…..Matt.
You need to contact your local commerce office. The person who changed the cost of fixing the truck probably has done it before. They can help you determine best action as opposed to just turning over more money. It probably still won't run correctly if this business owner is not honest.
Hard luck with the dump truck. I guess the lesson you have to learn from this situation going forward is that a hand shake isn't always going to work. Always get quotes in writing, even if it's just an informal email. If you ever find yourself in small claims court, at least you have backup. Take care.
Kyle you have such a beautiful, descriptive gift of storytelling! My husband and I truly enjoy your calming, soothing voice! Looking forward to your upcoming book and short story successes! Send love and blessings to you and Ali! ❤
You've received the initial quote of $5,000. Then you made contact to check on the status of your truck, and the price has now changed to $10,000, which was never agreed to. The mechanic never called you on status update on your truck. So when you called to check on your vehicle, the mechanic stated he would never have quoted you such a low price of $5,000. I'd call him back, and ask him for a detailed itemized bill of every part fixed, or replaced. Tell him you also want the outlining cost of labor for each fix/replacement. I'd also tell him you want to see all the old parts he replaced. I bet he back pedals. I'm not familiar with the laws up there. When I take my truck in to get work, a verbal approval is okay as long as the dollar amount doesn't exceed $200. Any thing after this amount, requires a written approval with a signature before the work is done. Good luck!
As a writer, I have been drawn to your videos because of your storytelling ability and the fantastic views you showcase. I can't wait to read what you write!
My advice would be to sell the dodge plow truck and buy a plow attachment for the tractor. You can use your F250 and a trailer to haul your fire wood. Knowing how New England states charge for car taxes and inspections you’d be money ahead if you offload the truck and just use the tractor for your plowing as I mentioned. Just something to consider. And you may have enough money to redo the roof on the a frame as well 🤔
Hey Kyle! As a female and car owner, I have learned when dealing with mechanics to communicate via email. I do some verbal communication, (especially when I call for an appointment), but always follow up with a paper trail of our conversation. This includes the approximate quote for repairs, and then make it point blank I want to be informed before ANY work is done as they go. I request an itemized quote once the mechanic has diagnosed the issue, and an itemized receipt once the work is complete. From my experience, they’ll try to overcharge where they can so I typically ask my dad/spouse for their input if everything is necessary. Use your expertise to discern if a more affordable alternative can be done. I would go forth with the expenses because most things today aren’t made like they were. So if you have older quality machinery, while costly, it’s worth investing into. Shop around for a better mechanic if possible…. One you can trust and build that repertoire with. Great video! Thanks for sharing 😊
I am so happy for you and Ally that all of your dreams are coming true. However, if I were you, I would walk away from the dump truck. The guy possibly waited so long to fix it and get with you on the final bill in order to jack up the price hoping you'd forget. Or he may be hoping you will walk away so he can keep it or has a buyer for it. Always get a quote in writing. I've had this happen once because I added on to a landscape project and didn't get an updated quote.
Thanks a lot! And yep, I've had endless car work done over the years, more than anyone I know, and have never had this happen. Learning experience for sure
@@TroutandCoffee you could ask him if you can sit down and discuss it. But if he won’t budge then I’d tell him you would never have agreed to that price and tell him your options for resolving. Good luck! I hope it works out in your favor either way!
Always have a witness with you if you sit down & talk to someone about anything, or ask them if they mind but that since you can't always remember everything you'll be recording what will be said, I bet he'll Back peddle real quick... Read my other note that I wrote down here in this section .... Take Care Adele Somewhere in West Michigan .......@@TroutandCoffee
So sorry to hear this about your truck!! Keeping you in prayer and You seem to be such a gentleman and I love how soft spoken you are so anyways I think your other viewer gave you the best advice. God Bless and thank you for sharing. Lots of love from Ohio❤
I'm having a bit of a tough time lately, my Dad has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, my dog has just had surgery and is on crate rest for weeks, and lots of other crap. It's turned a normally well functioning adult into a hot mess, I've tried mindfulness apps, meditation etc but the only thing that comforts me are your wonderful stories, because you guys are living in the most beautiful place, my dream place, what a life to live, so thank you guys for calming my soul ❤
36:18 - I just want you to know Kyle that your story telling is the reason why I keep coming back to watch your content. I am amazed at how well you you can embellish the mondain. 1:07 - "I found that traditions get better as the years go on." Me: In our fourth year here, this is the best so far... How do you find these words? Where do they gurgle from? As a professional videographer for 25+ years shooting for news stories that my reporter would write, I've never had to tell a story, nor have I journaled. Now, I struggle finding the words while writing my personal content. Kyle your writing and journaling shines through and your words are an inspiration to me.
The logs that you are turning into firewood look like good candidates to mill into timber for a storage shed/barn for your motorized equipment. Given the costs of dimensional lumber, you may want to consider that instead of firewood.
Kyle, This kind of negative stuff happens to a lot of us. I brought my truck in to the shop for a check engine light. Two months later they haven't touched it. I told them I want my truck now. They printed out a $700.00 bill for diagnostics performed. They still couldn't tell me definitively what was wrong with the truck. I ended up paying them the $700 and taking my truck to the dealer. The dealer checked it out and gave me a written estimate of repair. It needed over $18000.00 worth of parts and labor. More than the truck was worth. I traded it in on another used truck and purchased a five year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper policy on it with no restrictions on which repair shop I use. I haven't needed the policy so far. Getting taken advantage of is a right of passage. Hopefully, we learn from it and insist everything be written down and signed before we commit. Good luck Kyle. A man's handshake should be his bond. In your situation, Id write up a bill of sale for the blue book value less the amount the mechanic says you owe on the truck and bring it to him, along with the owners registration and tell him you'll sign the truck over to him if he agrees to your terms and signs the bill of sale. ,
I really look forward to your stories every week, it absolutely helps with my anxiety and depression. Thank you for being you and sharing your life. Much love from South Africa
Writing is the one imprint that shapes the mind to it's core never a dull moment for the soul. I bought a tablet strictly for writing Im cataloging my poems up to 300 and still counting plus my picture stock poems I write every day. Short stories coming along as well and I have to thank you Kyle for turning me on To J. Kerouac total inspiration just like your channel. Your work has given me the inspiration to keep up my writing to the point I can't stop and that is a good thing. Thank you for all that you do and represent Kyle forever grateful.🖋📚💗🌄😌
My advice is don't buy cheap barely hanging on equipment unless you are capable of repairing the equipment yourself. . I've watched you pay what I think are astronomical amounts on repairs. You would be way better off if you buy barely used equipment and vehicles. You asked for our options. This is mine. When you bought your Ford truck, I thought that you were finally getting it.
My friend, whatever you're doing in life don't ever let that girl Get away from you she is special. It's just coming from my dad. Give me a favor. Grow old together. Keep up the good work your friend George.
I think this guy knows who you are, has seen your vlogs and presumes you have the money. Yes, YOU try to do the right thing, but having a final bill be double what he quoted? That's not a misunderstanding, he's trying to take advantage of you. There's NO way ANY of us would've missed/not heard$10,000! $5,000 was already a shock. I'd tell him you know he said $5000 because that was already over what you'd wanted to spend, for certain you would never have agreed to $10,000 and say" so, seems like we have a problem. I'm not spending more than $5000 (maybe offer a little over that as a gesture. maybe $5,250) and I'm sorry you don't recall this conversation. YOU have that conversation 10 times a day, every day with your customers. I had ONE that day and I remember every word. He really shouldn't get away with gouging you. I'm so sorry this happened. PS never underestimate the power of a bad yelp review or any other reviews for businesses in your area.!
I don’t know why it’s even a question, leave it. Why would you pay more than twice what it’s worth? Cut your loses and move on. You’d lose over double when he is ripping you off. He’s a crook.
With your truck because of your channel getting big they might think that your loaded and want to get the most they can out of you. 😢 Sucks people are like that but I always pretend like I have nothing when dealing with mechanics home repair ect.
Sorry to hear about your truck Kyle. I have to get quotes in writing where I live. In spite of that, most mechanics here still tamper. Meineke brake pads turned into rotors, calipers, and master cylinder. They also over added fluid to my transmission trying to get me to pay for a rebuild. Meineke also put fluid around my seals but I already had bought my truck because it had zero leaks. All my mechanics that I trust have retired. I would ask for a bill in writing to justify the 10k instead of 5k. If not, I would take him to small claims court. Good luck!
This may sound crazy, but I imagine out there in the country, businessmen can get away with more due to less competition. It might be worth taking the vehicle to the nearest big city shop with good reviews, because in the city with loads of competition there is more pressure to be honest, or even generous.
Tell him to keep the truck, and buy a nice fisher plow for the Ford. The money you’ll spend trying to maintain two trucks, for the sake of not using the Ford, won’t add up in the end, and you’ll have so many less headaches using the newer truck. You’re not going to destroy the Ford. You’re plowing your driveway only once in a blue moon.
You ask us what would you do ? I am telling you, always quotes in writing Kyle and double check them. Stop trusting people and talking to them like if they are friends when you do business with them. Now that you are tricked in this place, you will have to pay. Pay in several times, and make them wait for it. Play their game until the end. And now, next time they won t get you
I hate to see you going through that and being taken advantage of is no easy journey…trust me it has happened to me and I am sure many of your viewers. Offer to pay the bill that you agreed to with maybe the rest in instalments - or take a loan). But add that because of the unmentioned extra charges you will be reporting them to the BBB and put the word out (NOT for you but to protect others from falling prey to people like that). Over 4k viewers in a 3 hr period can be very effective at getting the word out on businesses that take advantage of people…
Kyle, if you want a different result, you have to do something different. So, if you say that people are ALWAYS giving you a raw deal, then, respond differently. You aren't obligated to pay 10k when you agreed on 5k. I know that this mechanic is taking you for a hefty ride. Don't ever go back to this mechanic. I'd cut my losses and move on. Just take this loss as a huge life lesson. Learn to do the mechanic stuff yourself. With you and your friends I have no doubt that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Good Luck!
What a spot for your amazing country hand made table . Looking out the window to the sky and stars ... the universe !! I can smell the homemade bread from here !
Watching your show now, always get an itemized estimate so there is no misunderstanding and changes. Remember you should always sign the estimate before they start the work . I’ve learned the hard way to never do business with out a written itemized estimate Good luck with this. I feel your pain !
Your story telling is why I started following you! I know voice over’s are more work but I can’t imagine your channel any other way! I cannot wait to purchase your book! I hope you offer us first dibs to preorder?🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
What is going on..😱Storms etc .. Great to listen to you and see your stories unfold 👌💕lovely seeing some more snow my favourite thing in the whole world 🌨️❄️⛄🌨️❄️🌨️☃️❄️🌨️👍💞@Kyle the written word is so special you are a natural 👌
You need to get everything IN WRITING! I am way old and learned this lesson too. People’s word is no longer in good as it was in my grandfather’s time. Make sure you do this always.
agree ...and a lawyer might help...
Love the desk. Best of luck with your book. I'll buy it as soon as you get it published.
I just put a new turbo & catalytic converter in my Ford edge, and the total price was was just over $2000. And this was July 2023.
I would make him buy the vehicle from you or honor what he quoted, because he’s completely taken advantage of you.
Agreed… documentation is a must
Conversation… is fine… but you need it written and signed on paper.
Sounds like the dude is taking you for the cleaners with the truck.
My late husband and myself heated our home with wood. Used about 6-7 cords of our of wood a year. We had a log splitter that was hooked up to an old pickup. Would take that whole set up right to location where we cut the tree down. Split and loaded the wood all at one time. Saved a lot of time and energy.
welcome to my world. I have no doubt a guy with your work ethic and integrity will overcome anything life throws at you. Shine on
We really enjoy you talking to the camera Kyle and giving insights into your life, both positive and negative. Makes you realise everyone has bad days… it’s very relatable and compelling ❤😊 PS. That little writing table is a dream!
The perfect video for this snowy Sunday morning!
Thanks a lot Chad!!
I have been trying to think who you remind me of when you narrate your videos and it just came to me “Norman Maclean” who wrote A River Runs Through It. You will have to let us know when you publish your first book. I think a series of short stories would be good.
Waiting on that honey bee farm to start up hands down one of the greatest life’s journeys on UA-cam, I’ve been following 3 of you for a very long time and I noticed,it’s 3 guys who built there life from the bottom up through discipline and a thirst for for this life that’ll never be quenched.
Always makes my Sunday morning 😊
Wooow so nice to see another chapter of you and Ally and all well😊 peak soon ❤
Great content, wonderful. Thank you! for sharing.
Kyle, you have the narration of Earl Hammer and with your writing table many books and short stories to be told on that once living thing that could tell a story of its own. Thank you for bring us all along for a taste of your life, I always look forward to your short stories on film.
Congratulations for hanging on to your dreams and never ever ever giving up you are an inspiration to all of us and yes keep writing if that is what your soul is telling you to do you are meant for it you two are amazing and I so look forward to watching you every week thank you thank you thank you
Love seeing the work on the A frame!!
I’ve been following you for quite some time. I thoroughly enjoy your content. Your videos are beautiful and expertly done. It’s been a joy to watch you grow, your relationship grow, and to see both of you blossom into who you’re meant to be! I follow Allie also. You two are great! Keep it up.💪🏼🧠❤️🏡
That desk ♥️
Love you guys! I can’t wait to read your books!
I've started hitting record on my phone during phone conversations. Helps me remember the conversations, and them, if they "forget." The other life lesson is, you win some, you lose some. Accepting that you will experience some unfair losses in life, really helps you emotionally. It all par for the course. Finally, buying new (or at most two years old) means you'll have a more reliable vehicle without headaches. I poured 10K into a 24 yr old vehicle, that just ate and ate $$ in repairs. Coulda had new.
I love the videos. Like a breath of fresh air for the soul like chicken soup for the soul. You should write a book about your journey and mark the book like short stories. The book should include some stories about you growing up 😊
You and Ally make such a great team! You both see and know what you want with the land and home you own. With the other financial matters, it's always best to get quotes in black and white and get a second opinion if necessary. This way the guy who verbally quoted you a price and is now doubling it can't rebut when the quoted price is in black and white. It's a minor learning lesson, but a lesson we all need to experience in order to learn from. That's how some of the best lessons are learned, by making some big mistakes. So you just move forward and learn from it. You two are SO young and the one thing I always tell young people is this - you young people have one MAJOR asset - TIME! You don't realize it, but when you look back you see how you could've used your time more wisely. Take from someone who is just over 60 yrs young 😊 And I'm still learning. Just move forward and learn from your mistakes so that you will have some teaching lessons for your children and grandchildren.
As you look forward to Spring time, we prepare for our winter in New Zealand 😊
Thank you
Jim, who is listening in said, " I'd fix it myself". And he would have..79 y/o now. Had the toughest stained hands of any mechanic, farmer, woods man in the USA.
Hi Kyle. Thank you for sharing.
I was talking to someone who said that you should always get things in writing. However, I would let the person know that you have the ability to let people on social media know who this person is who is trying to rip you off. Right or wrong that's what I would do. I get tired of being ripped off also. Good luck with that.
Similar thing happened to me when they wanted something I have but didn’t want to pay for it! That shop wants your truck or your money based on your UA-cam channel. Write a letter of intent with demands and a deadline to go back to the agreed price or legal action will take place. See how they respond then lawyer up
Sorry to hear about the truck situation mate. Dont put yourself in financial hardship over it! Im sure local people know you're a good bloke. We have the Trading Standards Agency over here which investigates unfair trading of all businesses. Not sure if you have an equivalent. Chin up! 💪🏻
About the truck: I've seen this happening a LOT more in just the last couple of years. Head gaskets for my Subaru that ballooned to nearly seven grand after the engine was out and apart, a roof that cost three times the original estimate after a third of the shingles were off, and on and on and on. I thought it was just me, that I looked like a mark or something, but after talking to some friends it seems everyone is dealing with it.
Ya’ll are bust little bumble bees, always projects on projects, geesh!!! Can you imagine when you’re done and can look at the finished product…what will you do then.. 😳😬😁💕 nothing left then but to enjoy, relax & live ❤ thx for another video…
Kyle,
I feel your pain brother. Brought my 2016 GMC Acadia in this past summer for a transmission rebuild. Mechanic told me I'd have it back in 7-10 days and $3,200 possibly $3,800 on the high end . Fast forward 5 weeks later, went to pick it up and now 6K!!!. Asked what about the $3,800 high end price and he just said it was more damage than he originally thought. Place had excellent reviews on line. That just goes to show, you cant trust everything you read on the internet. Hopefully I can get another 5-7 years out of it. You should probably think of your truck in the same manner and hopefully it's money well spent buying you many more years of use. Good luck. Love all your videos.
Nice video thank u
Those type of taking advantage issues, like with your truck, are happening everywhere. If the work hasn't been done, I'd get my vehicle and take it elsewhere. Hope everything works out.
Kyle it sucks what happened with the Dodge you should have gotten it in writing. For what you paid for it and all the repairs, you might have been better off buying an old military deuce 1/2 . When it comes to your basement if it is flooding,you might want to see what it would cost for a French drain. I live on the ocean and it has made a big difference.
Pozdrowienia z Polski. 🌲🌳🌲🦔
You have ethics and a strong character.... Others may not, unfortunately
Too many machines and things to maintain. These things now own you.
Too many vehicles, most of them older. That’s the deal. 5 grand gets a lot of driveway plows from a business
You do a good job simplifying your life until it comes to vehicles.
The cat needs his own UA-cam channel-just strap a small camera on him and see what u get at the end of the day 🐈
What part of Vermont? I don’t live far from the Bridge to Vermont 😊 Champlain Bridge 😊
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I'm sorry about this situation with the mechanic. I'm definitely not impressed with how he conducts business. The great lesson from this is, getting the agreement in writing. I don't know how far you want to take this, but The Better Business Bureau may be a good source. Some great legal advice to guide you is definitely needed. Whatever you decide to do, if YOU do the right thing and have integrity, God will work it for your good. Take care and God bless.
Ps. God sent you an angel in the form of your girlfriend.
The good deal that spirals out of control happens to all of us.
Which boots is Ally wearing in the ratchet strap trick part of the video? They look like a barefoot/zero drop pair. I wonder which brand as I am looking for some.
How do I join your patreon. I want to be a Damn Good Kid. Got tuned into your channel a month or so ago and LOVE it. Watch it
..catching up on old videos….you and Ally have a love most dream of..your so on the same path together…I only hope my girls are both so lucky.
Man, that’s a rough one. I’m so sorry my friend doubling the price seems like dirty pool to me. I don’t know what the answer is.
That little church in the middle of nowhere was intriguing and creepy at the same time. Ringing that bell woke up more than the birds😂 . #AwsomeVideo❤
What kind of film camera is that? It is when you fell while skiing.
Hey what products do you use to shave?
It'll stop happening when you start getting it in writing!!! In the case of the dump truck, call for a state mediator if you and the shop doing the work can't come to an agreement that you can live with.
People like yourself (honest, hardworking, have integrity, your word is your bond) often get abused by people with no character (lack integrity, will lie, have no concept of an honest days work). I don't know if small claims court would help since you don't have anything in writing. A very expensive lesson going forward to get written estimates on all vehicle work. Honest mechanics have no problem giving estimates. There's probably a good reason why that one was 'such a good deal'. Maybe you can negotiate a reduced amount on the bill with the understanding you won't sue, just get a bill that has written paid in full on it, signed and dated.
Mechanics especially will try to rip you off, everything in writing and verify random new problems they bring up before you agree to get any work done.
Written bid for work to be done. Never buy anything with a turbo.
Please get a roll cage put on the mini excavator… “roll over protection structure, “they are not made like that.. this is very unsafe..
Always get a written quote up front and what it covers and maybe a time limit. Don't pay this guy $10K, he's a deadbeat or he would've had your truck fixed before now. He's playing you and trying to screw you on the bill. He thinks, your young, doesn't know any better and you'll pay him, then he'll laugh about over a beer with his Buddies. Tell him to keep the truck. You signed nothing saying to do all that work and spend an unlimited amount. Be tough, learn and beware in life. They're around every corner. There's more Trucks.
Kyle!! We have been yelling at the screen since you bought the VW camper, “STOP BUYING OLD MACHINERY!” It’s cool looking and sometimes cheap, but it’s a bottomless money-sucking pit!
I’ve also thought this myself for awhile. After a bit it’s a used car lot of older, yet cool vehicles that don’t work or aren’t dependable.
Yup! I’ve done the money pot dive with cool looking but very old cars/trucks that can only be saved if you’re Jay Leno. Sell everything but one fav and get you a new, dependable vehicle. I hated the thought of payments - but when i finally did it - i was amazed at how de- stressed i became. I had no idea how much tension i was holding. What a relief. I paid double payments and before i knew it - i wad debt- free!
Wait! When did the wood burning stove 'go green'?
Well, St. Patrick's Day was last week, so it fits...☺️
I do see a pattern here with Kyle buying a lot of old shit.
I know it’s fun to drive older vehicles, but I wrote this originally as a person who lost 15 grand on a 30 year old VW Camper I named Old Bette and was out of control about repairing. I always thought the next repair would get me that “cool dependable vehicle” I was dreaming about. I had to come to accept that, in machinery, age and dependability do not generally appear together.
Hey, I’ve been a mechanic for 30 years and have been running my own shop for 7 years now. You are being taken advantage of big time. Intercooler pipes for 800! They must be gold plated. Guys like that give the business a bad name, I’d love to help you out, but I’m up in a little town on the coast of Maine . Unless you’re up for a road trip in a clattery old Cummins…..Matt.
You always had the talent to be a writer. We could hear it in the stories you shared with us. Your words are always beautiful and so creative.❤
You need to contact your local commerce office. The person who changed the cost of fixing the truck probably has done it before. They can help you determine best action as opposed to just turning over more money. It probably still won't run correctly if this business owner is not honest.
I will have to look into that. Thanks for the advice!
You can actually go higher than that, like the Attorney Generals Office Consumer Protection Bureau in your state
Hard luck with the dump truck. I guess the lesson you have to learn from this situation going forward is that a hand shake isn't always going to work. Always get quotes in writing, even if it's just an informal email. If you ever find yourself in small claims court, at least you have backup. Take care.
Kyle you have such a beautiful, descriptive gift of storytelling! My husband and I truly enjoy your calming, soothing voice! Looking forward to your upcoming book and short story successes! Send love and blessings to you and Ali! ❤
You've received the initial quote of $5,000. Then you made contact to check on the status of your truck, and the price has now changed to $10,000, which was never agreed to. The mechanic never called you on status update on your truck. So when you called to check on your vehicle, the mechanic stated he would never have quoted you such a low price of $5,000. I'd call him back, and ask him for a detailed itemized bill of every part fixed, or replaced. Tell him you also want the outlining cost of labor for each fix/replacement. I'd also tell him you want to see all the old parts he replaced. I bet he back pedals.
I'm not familiar with the laws up there. When I take my truck in to get work, a verbal approval is okay as long as the dollar amount doesn't exceed $200. Any thing after this amount, requires a written approval with a signature before the work is done.
Good luck!
As a writer, I have been drawn to your videos because of your storytelling ability and the fantastic views you showcase. I can't wait to read what you write!
My advice would be to sell the dodge plow truck and buy a plow attachment for the tractor. You can use your F250 and a trailer to haul your fire wood. Knowing how New England states charge for car taxes and inspections you’d be money ahead if you offload the truck and just use the tractor for your plowing as I mentioned. Just something to consider. And you may have enough money to redo the roof on the a frame as well 🤔
Hey Kyle! As a female and car owner, I have learned when dealing with mechanics to communicate via email. I do some verbal communication, (especially when I call for an appointment), but always follow up with a paper trail of our conversation. This includes the approximate quote for repairs, and then make it point blank I want to be informed before ANY work is done as they go. I request an itemized quote once the mechanic has diagnosed the issue, and an itemized receipt once the work is complete. From my experience, they’ll try to overcharge where they can so I typically ask my dad/spouse for their input if everything is necessary. Use your expertise to discern if a more affordable alternative can be done. I would go forth with the expenses because most things today aren’t made like they were. So if you have older quality machinery, while costly, it’s worth investing into. Shop around for a better mechanic if possible…. One you can trust and build that repertoire with. Great video! Thanks for sharing 😊
I am so happy for you and Ally that all of your dreams are coming true. However, if I were you, I would walk away from the dump truck. The guy possibly waited so long to fix it and get with you on the final bill in order to jack up the price hoping you'd forget. Or he may be hoping you will walk away so he can keep it or has a buyer for it. Always get a quote in writing. I've had this happen once because I added on to a landscape project and didn't get an updated quote.
Thanks a lot! And yep, I've had endless car work done over the years, more than anyone I know, and have never had this happen. Learning experience for sure
@@TroutandCoffee you could ask him if you can sit down and discuss it. But if he won’t budge then I’d tell him you would never have agreed to that price and tell him your options for resolving. Good luck! I hope it works out in your favor either way!
I thought this also….
Always have a witness with you if you sit down & talk to someone about anything, or ask them if they mind but that since you can't always remember everything you'll be recording what will be said, I bet he'll Back peddle real quick...
Read my other note that I wrote down here in this section ....
Take Care
Adele
Somewhere in West Michigan
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So sorry to hear this about your truck!! Keeping you in prayer and You seem to be such a gentleman and I love how soft spoken you are so anyways I think your other viewer gave you the best advice. God Bless and thank you for sharing. Lots of love from Ohio❤
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Thank you for being here today miss you so much..thank you for another story !
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I'm having a bit of a tough time lately, my Dad has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, my dog has just had surgery and is on crate rest for weeks, and lots of other crap. It's turned a normally well functioning adult into a hot mess, I've tried mindfulness apps, meditation etc but the only thing that comforts me are your wonderful stories, because you guys are living in the most beautiful place, my dream place, what a life to live, so thank you guys for calming my soul ❤
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You're going to have to dig in on the truck. Standing up for yourself isn't being an asshole. Stick to your agreed 5k.
36:18 - I just want you to know Kyle that your story telling is the reason why I keep coming back to watch your content. I am amazed at how well you you can embellish the mondain. 1:07 - "I found that traditions get better as the years go on." Me: In our fourth year here, this is the best so far... How do you find these words? Where do they gurgle from? As a professional videographer for 25+ years shooting for news stories that my reporter would write, I've never had to tell a story, nor have I journaled. Now, I struggle finding the words while writing my personal content. Kyle your writing and journaling shines through and your words are an inspiration to me.
What a beautiful and accurate comment!
The logs that you are turning into firewood look like good candidates to mill into timber for a storage shed/barn for your motorized equipment. Given the costs of dimensional lumber, you may want to consider that instead of firewood.
Kyle, This kind of negative stuff happens to a lot of us. I brought my truck in to the shop for a check engine light. Two months later they haven't touched it. I told them I want my truck now. They printed out a $700.00 bill for diagnostics performed. They still couldn't tell me definitively what was wrong with the truck. I ended up paying them the $700 and taking my truck to the dealer. The dealer checked it out and gave me a written estimate of repair. It needed over $18000.00 worth of parts and labor. More than the truck was worth. I traded it in on another used truck and purchased a five year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper policy on it with no restrictions on which repair shop I use. I haven't needed the policy so far. Getting taken advantage of is a right of passage. Hopefully, we learn from it and insist everything be written down and signed before we commit. Good luck Kyle. A man's handshake should be his bond. In your situation, Id write up a bill of sale for the blue book value less the amount the mechanic says you owe on the truck and bring it to him, along with the owners registration and tell him you'll sign the truck over to him if he agrees to your terms and signs the bill of sale.
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Thanks for sharing this gorgeous video. Love the snowy, winter scenes!! Youre awesome.
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I really look forward to your stories every week, it absolutely helps with my anxiety and depression. Thank you for being you and sharing your life. Much love from South Africa
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I am also South African and lived in Vermont for a year, love this channel.g
Writing is the one imprint that shapes the mind to it's core never a dull moment for the soul.
I bought a tablet strictly for writing
Im cataloging my poems up to 300 and still counting plus my picture stock poems I write every day. Short stories coming along as well and I have to thank you Kyle for turning me on To J. Kerouac total inspiration just like your channel.
Your work has given me the inspiration to keep up my writing to the point I can't stop and that is a good thing.
Thank you for all that you do and represent Kyle forever grateful.🖋📚💗🌄😌
Watching your videos through my hip surgery recovery has been EVERYTHING. Thank you
Love the video if I were you I would walk away in regard to the truck. In the future get everything in writing before getting any work done.
yup, sure am going to. have had more car work done than anyone I've ever met and this has never once happened. learn as you go i guess
The only way it makes sense to own older vehicles is you have to have the ability to fix them yourself!
You make my life so wonderful- just watching the way your both are so present, creative and appreciative of everything!
My advice is don't buy cheap barely hanging on equipment unless you are capable of repairing the equipment yourself. . I've watched you pay what I think are astronomical amounts on repairs. You would be way better off if you buy barely used equipment and vehicles. You asked for our options. This is mine. When you bought your Ford truck, I thought that you were finally getting it.
Could the Better Business Bureau help? Could you report him?
My friend, whatever you're doing in life don't ever let that girl Get away from you she is special. It's just coming from my dad. Give me a favor. Grow old together. Keep up the good work your friend George.
I think this guy knows who you are, has seen your vlogs and presumes you have the money. Yes, YOU try to do the right thing, but having a final bill be double what he quoted? That's not a misunderstanding, he's trying to take advantage of you. There's NO way ANY of us would've missed/not heard$10,000! $5,000 was already a shock. I'd tell him you know he said $5000 because that was already over what you'd wanted to spend, for certain you would never have agreed to $10,000 and say" so, seems like we have a problem. I'm not spending more than $5000 (maybe offer a little over that as a gesture. maybe $5,250) and I'm sorry you don't recall this conversation. YOU have that conversation 10 times a day, every day with your customers. I had ONE that day and I remember every word. He really shouldn't get away with gouging you. I'm so sorry this happened. PS never underestimate the power of a bad yelp review or any other reviews for businesses in your area.!
I don’t know why it’s even a question, leave it. Why would you pay more than twice what it’s worth? Cut your loses and move on. You’d lose over double when he is ripping you off. He’s a crook.
With your truck because of your channel getting big they might think that your loaded and want to get the most they can out of you. 😢 Sucks people are like that but I always pretend like I have nothing when dealing with mechanics home repair ect.
Sorry to hear about your truck Kyle. I have to get quotes in writing where I live. In spite of that, most mechanics here still tamper. Meineke brake pads turned into rotors, calipers, and master cylinder. They also over added fluid to my transmission trying to get me to pay for a rebuild. Meineke also put fluid around my seals but I already had bought my truck because it had zero leaks. All my mechanics that I trust have retired. I would ask for a bill in writing to justify the 10k instead of 5k. If not, I would take him to small claims court. Good luck!
Why don't genzers say the ts in words? It's so annoying! It's MOUNTAINS There's a t in it😮
This may sound crazy, but I imagine out there in the country, businessmen can get away with more due to less competition. It might be worth taking the vehicle to the nearest big city shop with good reviews, because in the city with loads of competition there is more pressure to be honest, or even generous.
Tell him to keep the truck, and buy a nice fisher plow for the Ford. The money you’ll spend trying to maintain two trucks, for the sake of not using the Ford, won’t add up in the end, and you’ll have so many less headaches using the newer truck. You’re not going to destroy the Ford. You’re plowing your driveway only once in a blue moon.
Pay the guy just never deal with a liar like him again, just get everything in writing from now on.
Call a lawyer! God keep’s giving us the same lessons until we learn it. Get quote in writing next time!
You ask us what would you do ? I am telling you, always quotes in writing Kyle and double check them. Stop trusting people and talking to them like if they are friends when you do business with them. Now that you are tricked in this place, you will have to pay. Pay in several times, and make them wait for it. Play their game until the end. And now, next time they won t get you
lol.. great advice! Dont ever trust anyone, and waste your time stooping down to their level rather than being an adult. Great! 👍
@@TroutandCoffee I did not say be an adult, I just suggested it 🙂
I hate to see you going through that and being taken advantage of is no easy journey…trust me it has happened to me and I am sure many of your viewers. Offer to pay the bill that you agreed to with maybe the rest in instalments - or take a loan). But add that because of the unmentioned extra charges you will be reporting them to the BBB and put the word out (NOT for you but to protect others from falling prey to people like that). Over 4k viewers in a 3 hr period can be very effective at getting the word out on businesses that take advantage of people…
Kyle, if you want a different result, you have to do something different. So, if you say that people are ALWAYS giving you a raw deal, then, respond differently. You aren't obligated to pay 10k when you agreed on 5k. I know that this mechanic is taking you for a hefty ride. Don't ever go back to this mechanic. I'd cut my losses and move on. Just take this loss as a huge life lesson. Learn to do the mechanic stuff yourself. With you and your friends I have no doubt that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Good Luck!
What a spot for your amazing country hand made table . Looking out the window to the sky and stars ... the universe !! I can smell the homemade bread from here !
Watching your show now, always get an itemized estimate so there is no misunderstanding and changes. Remember you should always sign the estimate before they start the work . I’ve learned the hard way to never do business with out a written itemized estimate
Good luck with this. I feel your pain !
Your writings and UA-cam channel are wonderful 😊. Looking forward to more!
Love the desk! Can't wait to see the dining table! Sorry about the mess with your truck..
Your story telling is why I started following you! I know voice over’s are more work but I can’t imagine your channel any other way! I cannot wait to purchase your book! I hope you offer us first dibs to preorder?🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
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Ally is such a badass!! When are you gunna lock that down!?
What is going on..😱Storms etc .. Great to listen to you and see your stories unfold 👌💕lovely seeing some more snow my favourite thing in the whole world 🌨️❄️⛄🌨️❄️🌨️☃️❄️🌨️👍💞@Kyle the written word is so special you are a natural 👌