Why haven't we made a video?
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2020
- Aloha, In this video we explain why we haven't made a video in the past six months.
Below is a list of all the baby trees and cuttings we have for sale. Send us an email to inquire about prices. Note, we do not ship plants- all purchases to be made and handed to you in person. Most cuttings are $1 each. We are working on shipping seeds off the island if you are interested please let us know what you are looking for.
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You may also email us about scheduling a consultation, or to hire Michael to plant trees on your property.
TREES FOR SALE:
◆ Rollinia
◆ Jaboticaba
◆ Abiu
◆ Black sapote
◆ White sapote
◆ Chico sapote
◆ Mamey sapote
◆ Durian
◆ Surinam cherry/Pitanga
◆ Ice cream bean
◆ Achacha
CUTTINGS/SEEDS:
◆ Tongan spinach
◆ Purple sweet potato
◆ Cassava
◆ Taro
◆ Katuk
◆ Holy basil
◆ Thai basil
◆ African basil
◆ Lemongrass
◆ Perennial peanut
◆ Pigeon pea
◆ Crotalaria
◆ Winged bean
◆ Perennial lima bean
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You two are perfectly suited for the Big Island in my opinion. Your needs are minimal. You've taken a piece of land and made it productive and beautiful. You are in the right place.
Where on the Big Island do you two live? What Part?
I am Hawaiian. Kanaka. Just ignore all the negative locals. They're just jealous or racist. All are welcome in the Hawaiian Islands. We all belong to one race, the human race. We welcome all. We need all types here on the islands. You two are now Kama'aina.
Enjoy your life and continue your venture here on the island. Mahalo.
I’ve never had issues with the locals there always full of much Aloha. I believe they live in one of the subdivisions in Puna.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your comment! We have met plenty people such as yourself who feel the same way, which is why we feel comfortable here. Most of the negativity comes from people online. We live in upper Puna.
Mahalo Nui Loa! Pay no mind to negative people. No time on planet for those folks. Plenty of friendly Ohana like us!
Autonomous Collective 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
My wife and I discovered your videos and binge watched almost all your them!! PLEASE don't stop.
Great to See you and your Videos !! Dont worrie wat the Bad Comments Says. LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST ! At Lease your Video explain How's the OffGrid Living in Hawaii ( Big Island ) It's all About ! I'd enjoy your Past Videos and Wondering wat Happened to you both ! Happy your Still Living on the Island... ! NO EXPLAINING NEEDED ! YOUR BOTH GOOD PEOPLE AND DOWN TO EARTH !
Aloha! Nice to hear from you guys. I was born and raised in North Carolina but my wife is Native Hawaiian so I definitely understand the tension that you speak of. I think you guys made great points about people educating themselves about Hawaii and being aware of your impact here. My wife always says that people who move here should be knowledgeable about Hawaiian culture and think about how they can support Hawaiians. One of the main issues we see is how self-serving so many people that come here can be. They have no concept of kuleana and no interest in pilina. This seems to be the source of a lot of tension. Anyway, mahalo for talking about a difficult subject. Aloha!
"A human is a human no matter where they are." I love how you shared about your background. My husband and I found your videos when we were planning a visit to the Big Island last year. One of the reasons we binge watched all your videos is because of how relaxed and real you are. Its refreshing. Also, you've inspired us to start growing our own food and exploring things that will grow back every year. Thank you for your videos, and your respect for the land and the people.
Your videos on growing your own food are pretty valuable though. We never realized how crucial it was to have our own food until we had to survive on wild green papayas outside our house, to avoid the large crowds at the supermarket.
Thanks for showing your humanity. Seeing you both grapple with real life issues was amazing.
Do what feels right to you, but know I have benefited from your videos.
I so respect you both for your authenticity and heart. ❤️ I wish the best for you. Keep following your ❤️!
Well hey I miss you guys. I am glad you are back filming, and I struggle with many of the same issues you folks are dealing with, except feeling guilty about influencing others. I think that is the MOST POWERFUL effect you can have on everyone. I try to teach the things I know, and from the feedback I get I want to continue teaching and sharing. I have thought about filming less myself lately, and my audience has spoken enough to encourage me to keep going. I am planning on coming to Hilo at the end of summer, but have no fear, I was thinking about it before you guys. I love what you are doing and how you are doing it. Keep going, I will keep watching!!
I lived in Hilo for almost 4 years and loved every minute of all my experiences. I hope to comeback to live here in the near future. Aloha!
Did you witness any hating on haoles?
Nobody visits Hawaii or sees a postcard and does not imagine living there. Your videos are entertaining/entertainment and you should treat them as such. I follow people on UA-cam sailing the world, I follow spear fishermen from Florida, free divers from Australia, beekeepers in Georgia and the list goes on... you should not feel guilty over your videos! I enjoy gardening, topical fruit and warm weather. living in Hawaii would be a dream but it's very likely not going to happen. I will however most likely return to my native tropical country when I retire in the not so distant future. I feel that I can learn a lot from watching your methods of growing fruits and vegetables as well as from others. Thank you for your honesty I hope you continue making videos.
I also enjoy your quirky humor :)
I am an introvert myself so I totally get it. Interestingly far less so when I'm on the island. We have totally appreciated you sharing your knowledge.
Mahalo
So good to hear that you guys are doing well. Totally understandable. Thanks for sharing.
I was born and raised here and your videos are inspiring and motivational!!! I appreciate what you both are doing and your videos!
Mahalo nui 🌺
Paulina and Mike, great to see you again. Yes, you were missed. Totally understand you comments and feelings on what you explained to us all. Stay happy, stay safe and stay healthy. Sending my best to you both.
"Yea, but I am funny... and nice. I'M NICE." lmaoooooo love you!!!
Been missing your videos and always enjoy them immensely. Totally understand your reasons for taking a brake. I'm introverted myself. I find your videos to be informative, educational and a source of entertainment. It's an escape for me to learn about life, nature and culture on the Big Island and hear from your unique perspective. By all means, do not feel guilty about what others say or may do. People generally are wishfully thinking when the dream. There are so many positives that your videos produce. It's important to take a break for all the reasons you stated. Perhaps with a little spontaneity here and there, that may help reduce the time it takes to prep videos. Such as live streaming or shorter subjects. Just a thought. Aloha from Virginia.
Thank you for this thoughtful video. Lots of thought provoking questions. There aren't any easy answers! It's important to ask the right questions, be humble and respectful, and tread lightly while taking care of your needs. It sounds to me like you guys are living by those principles.
Glad you made this video. You folks have been a great resource, especially your how-tos on tree planting. Thanks!
"What are humans to do in terms of migration?" Beautiful question and closely related to the one I often think on which is, "What does it mean to be indigenous or native to a place?" I was born and raised on the Big Island. My family has been here for six generations and "own" land in Hamakua. I have cousins, nephews and nieces who are Native Hawaiian but I myself am not. If you get a chance and haven't yet, read "In the Footsteps of Nanabozho: Becoming Indigenous to Place" a chapter in the book BRAIDING SWEETGRASS by Robin Wall Kimmerer, I believe she has the best response to your question and mine that I've ever come across.
Mahalo for your thoughtful honest video and for raising awareness about very important issues regarding colonialism in Hawaii. Your sensitivity shows and is respected. Aloha 🌈
Mike and Paulina, Thank you for sharing your thoughts in this video. We recently purchased a house here. We learn so much from watching your videos and are entertained as well. I can tell you both put alot of thought into this video. I will continue supporting you. I know you guys do the right things and respect the people and the land in Hawaii.
Aloha! You are completely right we are keepers of the land wherever you are in this world. I was born and raised here on the big island by my native Hawaiian grandmother who lived off the land. Along the way I became dependent on imported products. You guys motivated me to get back to farming and live in harmony with all beings. I applaud you both for Empowerment, Enrichment and Preservation. Mahalo for sharing, caring and living Pono!
One of your videos just popped up in my stream and I remembered that I enjoyed watching your videos a few years ago. I didn't watch this one entirely, because at some point I got the gist of it. I just want to say this: living in the Caribbean with a very similar climate, your videos have been an excellent resource. Don't feel responsible for people wanting to move to Hawaii, because at some point you move somewhere else because you want a better life. What can be wrong about that?
I hope things turn around for you all, and that you will soon find the inspiration, energy and ideas to put more content out there. If anything, you might see all of this as a path towards great new things...
Aloha! I completely understand your feelings. We planned to move to Hawaii 3 yrs ago after our children grew up. My husband was born on Oahu. Always wanted to be back. We visited here and talked to alot of people. We met y’all at opening day at the crater almost 2 yrs ago. I was awestruck I’ll admit. Your vids were first I watched in my research. We now live here on the Big Island. Love it here. Love the people. I think your videos are educational. We were asked to do UA-cam, but choosing not to. Want our lives here to be private. Keep up the good work.
You two are adorable!! Thank you for another wonderful video 💛 I’ve loved watching your journey. Keep up the great work! Thank you for all the information over the years!!! 🌈💛
You have also learnt so much since living in Hawaii so good on you and how diverse your videos are too! Don't put yourselves down! :D
Sooooo happy you are doing videos again!! You are so knowledgeable! Looking forward to more of your wisdom and seeing your beautiful property!!
Thank you 🤙🏽
Missed you guys! 🙂
I’m Native Hawaiian from Big Island....I don’t “look” like one...but have been coming for 45 years for months at a clip. I’m a “snowbird” coming from NJ. I think you are both an inspiration! I’m on all kinds of Environmental groups and I’m a Bee Keeper and Organic Farmer 👩🏽🌾 for a hobby. You two work hard, I’m inspired...to go the extra mile organically. Off grid is not for faint of heart. I’m in Waikaloa, and moan whoever I need to use our solar system to keep all the power on. Keep going! You are wonderful. Don’t worry about Haole comments...I hear them all the time....and I’m probably more Hawaiian than the name callers. You seriously are an inspiration to many across the mainland and the Big Island. We love 💕 you and appreciate you.
Does Michael hire to do landscaping? Our wild goats ate our front yards....we love the wild goats and chickens 🐓
Just happy to hear from you guys and that you're ok. I understand everything you're saying.
I think you shouldn't worry too much. People make their own decisions and are responsible for their own actions.
I also find that the way you present yourself in your video's not necessary contradicts how you really are. It just shows an other aspect of you. A nice fresh and often funny aspect at that.
I hope you will continue making videos, but you shouldn't feel under any pressure to do so.
I wish you all the best and hope to see you soon!
Thank you for your update.
You are sharing your feelings and this is good to talk openly about.. I was the only white in a Samoan village for 10 years and felt accepted but I always was respectful and humble. I grew to understand their values and I think I helped to undo some misconceptions about white mainlanders. Hope you and your land is thriving.
I really love your videos because of how real they are. You talk to the camera and make everyone feel like we are your friends, and we are there with you, and you're giving us the low down on everything you've learned so far.
It's like if we were there, you'd say, "Come on over and see what we've done so far. While you're hanging out with us, we will give you some advice to help you out."
You both are super awesome.
Thank you for the nice comment 😃🤙🏾
Hi Mike and Paulina. The two of you are fun to watch for whatever reason. I really appreciate you guys having fun during filming. I would say keep doing what you’re doing, do a video when you feel it. It will be even more special for us if we’ve had to wait a bit. I’ll be looking forward to it. 👍😎
Your vídeos are fantastic! My wife and I have found them so helpful. Thanks for making THIS video too! Everything is on point. Mahalo Nui Loa. FYI: My wife is a self proclaimed plant nerd and introverted. You are her people and make her so happy! Thank You. Thank You.
Also, I appreciate all your knowledge with living off grid. I'd love to learn more from you guys.
Just found you guys. You are the sweetest. I was on the Big Island last month. Being from New England and loving the seasons, I did not think I could ever live there for an extended time. Love how honest you are. I'll go back and watch some of your earlier videos now. Best to you both - very refreshing!!
You guys are awesome and all the work you guys do is much appreciated. I have used the knowledge I learned from you guys and many others to create a food forest in my own yard. You are inspiring. All your reasons are good reasons not to make a video, humans can’t go-go all the time. I think people have ups and downs, I personally am similarly introverted but make videos for my records and for my former students. Good luck and thank you for all you do, many blessings.
@OffGridHawaii it makes perfect sense and you're not alone:) thanks for the update guys i appreciate your videos.
Thank you for being so open in this video! I’m originally from Oahu, currently living in Arizona and will be moving to Fern Acres in Mountain View in a few months. I found your channel in my research/preparation. Your videos are super helpful for me to know what to expect and how to overcome obstacles. I, too, am a very introverted person but I’d love to meet one day if fate allows ☺️ all the best and thanks so much for your content!!
Listen you two, what your sharing is probably on the minds of every thoughtful person everywhere and things are probably worse now than when you did this video. Stay well and like you both said, pray.
Miss seeing you guys! You're both an inspiration
I am so glad I came across your videos I have been interested in moving to the big island for years. This video addresses so many concerns I had about how welcoming the locals are to state side people coming to homestead on the island. Also i have heard how it can suddenly start raining on a clear day, so to witness that in the video was cool. I've watched homestead and tiny home videos but this is the first channel I've come across of someone who is actually living that life style on the Big Island. I hope you feel compelled to continue to make videos, it lets this East coast girl know that all my lofty ideas can truly become reality one day. 🤙Aloha!
Thanks so much for giving us this video! My only thoughts during your hiatus, was wondering and hoping that you both were doing well. My first exposure to Hawaii, was when I lived In Kihei Maui, in 1963, as a first grader. There were no condos or hotels, and only the Maui Lu Resort offered a place for vacationers. It wouldn’t even qualify as a resort today. Christmas Day 1963 we went to Makena beach, and had the whole beach to ourselves, except one local family at the other end of the beach. Look at a picture of Makena today, if you don’t realize how special that was. So I had the gift of seeing “old Hawaii”. We were there for a year, then back to Colorado. We did the same thing in 1967. My dad was an atmospheric physicist, and he and his cohorts were measuring how radio waves and lasers are bent by the atmosphere and gravity. The space between Haleakala and Mauna Kea offered the least obstructive place on the planet for their experiments. Second place was Egypt. My dad, brother and I went for a two month trip in ‘70. Our rented beach house was gone, and a condominium complex had replaced it. The overdevelopment of Maui was well underway. My parents moved permanently to Kona in the late ‘70’s, and my 93 old mom still lives in Keahou. My earliest memories of Hawaii are so precious to me. I’ve seen the changes, and I totally get why locals would be upset by development and haoles moving in. Being a native Coloradan, I’ve watched the changes there too. Development has not improved Colorado, and I long for the “old Colorado”, much the same as I do for “old Hawaii”. What Native Hawaiians and multi generational locals are experiencing today, is happening all over the world. We have a dominant species problem, more so than a native/newcomer problem. There’s just too many people on this planet! My dream for a long time, has been to move to the BI, and live out my days there. I love what you two do, and how you have chosen to live, but you are not the cause of my dream. Hawaii and aloha are what inspires me. In my opinion, you two do a great job of personifying aloha, and Hawaii is lucky to have you.
I've learned a lot from you guys. I've also watched all your videos prolly since day one. I take my Hawaiian Culture very seriously. we need more people like you
Please make more videos! You guys inspired me! I love to do what you do, grow fruits, vegetables and eat them. That’s a good life! You guys are cute, natural and reality. Love your fruits trees, Keep it up!
I did offgrid for a year and I recommend it but I’m going on grid now as i realized from being off grid that I have big business dreams that need electricity. i suggest a small business maybe sell seedlings at farmers markets!
Awe. I love you guys. Seriously. You two are so amazing for sharing yourselves. I appreciate you both. And don't worry I may seem outgoing but I'm really shy. It was a blessing to meet you both.
Do a lot of research before coming here. A lot. I love how thoughtful you two are. Mahalo!
We love you guys! I’m an introvert too☺️ anyway, thanks for the video!🙏🏼💜
Aloha from 🇨🇦, nice to see your smiling faces🤙🏼
Jari Naraski from Mexico, yeah you're not alone, I'm subbed to a canadian and it is definitely, ESSENTIAL to maintain your own private lives while at the same time maintaining your social media image. What peeves Curtis(canadian)is that some people would assume it o.k. to go without first contacting you, be it by phone, snail mail or email, but to just arrive unexpectedly gets ya off guard, and yeah I realize first shooting the videos, then uploading, editing takes alot of time. Mahalo for sharing and for being who you truly are. :)
Its also refreshing to see you two being real and yourselves unlike lots of people making videos trying to be something they are not.
I loved your videos. I shared them with everyone I knew. Everyone, like me, fell in love with the two of you. We all plan on moving to Hawaii and are as I speak putting in bids on property there in the Big Island. In the Puna District. Your videos have taught us so much. And having so much of your personalities in your videos made us want to see more and learn more from you. I am so sad to see that you have no more videos. I am so sad. I have not told everyone yet. My daughter will be devastated. I miss you guys already.
To make it clear our entire family has been working towards moving to Hawaii for 10 years now and we have been many many times and we love almost all the islands. And we're still years away from actually moving there. But we're getting closer and we're excited about calling it our home rather than just the place we go half a dozen times a year. Half my family live in Alaska and Hawaii is the halfway point between our two halves of family. Family specifically being mean and my husband and our three children and our five grandchildren.
I want to answer your question about what I think about people migrating. I know for a fact that the local Hawaiians would not like all the tourism to stop in Hawaii specifically. I've heard them say that they appreciate what they get from tourism. Some people just aren't happy and they don't really give a lot of thought to how it would be if things changed. Tourism stopped people stop moving there. They don't really give thought to the devastating way Hawaii could change. The world is a wonderful place people are wonderful beings there are very few that make life hard and sad. And nothing can make those people happy really because it comes from where their heart is not whether or not there are Outsiders living on their home island. The natives and locals living in Hawaii came there from somewhere else. Who's to say our family will not live there for the next 100 200 500 years and one day be considered natives/locals.
Was thinking about Hawaii today so I watched a few of your videos. Hope you both are well.
Hey guys! I met Paulina at work. I used to be an ATV guide. Great video to bring awareness to a real issue. The only reason I ever even visited the big island is because my wife is a local. I can't say that your videos ever convinced us to move there but they were very realistic and informative. That being said it is a tough place to find your place on the big island. I'm struggling with it myself. After two years I'm not sure I want to live there anymore. My wife and kids are doing great. They're generally accepted. But they don't look like me. My wife is Hawaiian and my kids are step children half Hawaiian half black. I love the island and the people but I don't always like living there. It's harder to make a living and to make friends. I just tell my friends and family that it's definitely a place to visit but it's not a place for everyone to live.
Good to se you two are doing alright. I basically hunted for videos about Hawaii because JoJo and I wanted to move forward in our lives and experience different places and ways of looking at things. I happened upon your videos after the decision. We don’t want to live the rest of our lives in Pittsburgh. We love being around nature and gardening that is why I started watching you two. Hope to see more videos, but most of all hope you are happy. I think humans naturally think to explore things and migrate to new places, there are just way too many of us...Thank you for sharing your lives/thoughts with us and see you around Hilo some time. Aloha
You two are both adorable and seem so nice, I love your videos.
Enjoy your videos. Lived in Hawaii for 21 years. Keep doing what your doing if you feel rewarded for doing it.. No matter what your content is some will find a way to make others feel uncomfortable about sharing experiences and knowledge.
I look forward to more videos, if you guys are up for them. Great to see you guys!
My wife is Chilean & Paraguayan and I am Black Irish & Native American. We lived on Big Island in Kailua Kona for 4 years and never had a single issue. We learned Hawaiian history and came with good intentions and respect and we were accepted as family. We are moving back soon. I actually started my UA-cam career in Hawaii. Biggest thing I can recommend is being honest, original, humble and especially make sure you are having fun with it! We might bump into you guys sometime. Keep your heads up.
Its very nice to see you guys again,i totally understood you guys take care and im always looking forward for new videos when you guys are ready.I did understand thanks for being honest.Be safe.
I really appreciate your videos, especially about wild edibles. I've been on Oahu for about 12 years, and definitely understand where you guys are coming from. Sometimes you just need a break, no worries. Thanks for the content!
Regarding living where you want, I never felt very connected with Pennsylvania where I was born and raised. Moving to California in my 20's was great for the perspective and experience, but I've felt happiest in life since moving here. I have always just tried to be respectful, kind, and helpful to everyone around me and have had a great life here so far. I've started a family, and feel like my roots have grown into the community of the island. As long as you treat people with aloha, and not act entitled to everything around you, life can be good wherever you decide to live.
good luck you guys !
Thank you for such honesty. I just ran into you guys today and automatically watched consecutively. I did wonder that exactly. I'm the same way so I do know! Your better than I am, you actually did it and did a very good job at. So 👏👏👏👏👏🏆🏝️🍹🍍🌺🐠🌴 Brave One's!
Glad to hear from you guys, I'm up here in hamakua (ookala) doing the same thing, upgrading my duck and chicken coops and maintaining 🤙
Your videos are so inspiring, and I love watching how much you’ve accomplished. I’ve visited twice once to WWOOF and once for vacation. I’ve always wanted to buy land and do what you’re doing. This video has helped a lot and I just thought I’d comment and let you know how much your videos mean!!! I have been in the same place most of my life and I feel almost trapped here but I’ve realized after visiting the island the first time how much better like could be and that there’s so much opportunity as long as when you go to a new place you respect the people, the culture, the land..!
Mahalo for the nice comment 🤗🤙🏾
I just stumbled upon your videos while watching other videos of Hawaii. I just subscribed. Im sad to hear you both are wanting to step away from making UA-cam videos, but you gotta do what you two are most comfortable with, not for the pleasure of your subscribers. I plan to watch ALL of your videos, and if you decide to ever make more content, I’ll be looking forward to that as well. I was born and raised on Big Island. Ocean view & Kona was my main. I now live in Washington state, and have been here for over a decade now. I do visit back home, but when im not on the island, videos like yours give me so much comfort 🥰 thank you. Good luck on your journeys to come. Stay blessed.
People are going to be moving to the islands, whether you make videos or not. At least with your content people can learn how to live with the land and care for it. You guys have such good hearts. Don't let any ignorant people stop you from spreading Aloha.
It was weird to meet you 2 in person but it was cool its something I wont forget lol I hope you guys keep up the fun videos!
Im in Puna. Your videos are great. I moved here on my own and just saw your video
Someone wise once say "Home is where your Heart is". it is so true. I found that when I come into a new environment let it be a community, neighborhood, organization or company and after awhile if I felt that "giving and helping generously" to that environment/ or people of that community actually makes me happy and worth while, then that is probably home to me.
be a video tour guide , no need to point the camera at yourselves , people like me love the forest , plants , ocean , volcano's, critters , exct..why i found your vid to catch glimpses of what it all looks like , and i am another CT reserved very quit , stay out of my business , i get it , lol , cheers from CT , as i say Do what you want
Andrew bowlgarte that’s a great idea.
Thank you for sharing, this is one of the best videos I've seen because it revealed your experience. We are all spiritual beings in a sense and you have revealed some of the spiritual aspects of living on Hawai'i Island.
I don't think anyone has any right to complain about others moving anywhere as long as they're respectful. Don't feel bad for sharing your wonderful experience with everyone.
Glad to hear from you guys. I would have never guessed that Paulina is an introvert. I met you guys a couple of years back and Paulina was very social, lol. She seem friendly and there was no awkward energy or anything like that. Best wishes to you both.
I am glad I found your channel. It brings me back to when I lived in Hawaiian Acres. I lived there in the early eighties. I am sure things have changed a lot. Thank you for your videos.
And yes I did experience some negative attitudes from some locals for me living there.
By the way, is the Grapevine still there?
Not sure haven’t heard of it 🤔🤙🏾
Zero explanation needed. You two are great and it’s nice to see you’re doing alright during these challenging times. All the best. :)
Hi Guys, you are amazing. Thank you for sharing your feelings!
I love your videos it's so cool keep on making more videos. GOD pleased you ..... I love Hawaii🌋
i miss you and your very informative videos
I totally understand as a creator where you’re coming from. I’m also an introvert. I have come to claim a bit of responsibility to fans and hold true to my goal of informing the public how to grow food. As far as the local issue, from a far it looks as though you guys keep to yourselves and are nurturing the land. I don’t see how it could be offensive to locals. Also, you’re not creators that are exploiting locals and the island in general for your benefit like some travel vloggers I’ve seen. Miss you. Hope you can find some time to get back on the horse and get inspired. Really enjoy your videos. You two have great personalities and are doing great things.
I have always enjoyed watching your videos because I did buy land there and I have lifelong friends that I grew up with on Whidbey Island.
If it makes you feel better I had planned my move to the Island long before I ever found your guys videos.
I appreciate your guys videos for the food forest tips and advice as well as other plant knowledge.
I think people moving around is good for the most part, people will gravitate towards what they love or what makes them comfortable.
When the wrong people come to the Island they tend to leave a year or two later because it's not what they thought...
I can't wait to see you guys around town and make you feel uncomfortable! kidding lol, Take care guys do you and what makes you happy 🤙🏼❤
Nobody whether it is a community or neighborhood or culture wanted to be "rundown, disturb, overwhelmed by mass of people from the "outside" at a large scale. It can be a nuisance and distraction of the ambient whether these "outsiders or visitors" are peaceful or not is not the point.
You guys are a great example of how organic life should be. You guys are not hurting anyone just the fact that you are talking about everyone else's opinion shows how great and caring you guys are.. Moving to the states as a kid from Europe back in 94 I can relate to how you guys feel.
Thank you. It’s embedded resentment for settlers that is ingrained in peoples dna. Not sure if there is anything we can do to change it but at least we know we aren’t deliberately trying to ruin any ones life just by existing here.
Paulina I met you at Woodstock FF many years ago in the kitchen and I immediately felt you had a real genuine and sweet presence. It’s ok to be reserved! People who care to get to know you will.
Hey there. Another recent subscriber and binge-watcher here. I think your channel and this video in particular really show that you two are thoughtful, careful, intentional and empathetic people who strive to live according to your values, despite the discomforts.
A bit about me since I know so much about you! I'm a US citizen and mixed race Japanese and Western European. My sister moved to BI from our hometown in California in the early 2000s. I've been considering doing an off-grid homestead for a while now, and my sister suggested Hawaii. Did some searching & found your channel and some other channels and Instagram accounts. One of the concerns that was on my mind was this issue of the Hawaiian islands having been colonized by our US ancestors. My sister's response to that was, as long as you come with aloha in your heart and look out for your community, then you are welcome. I watched a video by another UA-camr, Homesteadin' Hawaii, called something like "10 reasons not to move to the Big Island" and his number 10 was this issue. His follow up explanation behind that was similar to my sister's: know that some people will never want you there, come with aloha in your heart and don't just show up and take.
All that being said, I think the criticism resonated with you because you do know in your heart that a huge injustice happened to the people and the land, and you don't want to be part of the problem. And I think that those critics have handed you a precious gift wrapped in bitter packaging: a chance to slow down, reflect, learn .. compost that discomfort and allow it to help you grow.
Perhaps you can humble yourselves to some elders in your community and ask for their advice. Maybe now that you are more established on your homestead you might have the ability to spend more time learning more deeply about the history and traditions of the native people of Hawaii. In addition to the history, what about the present? What issues are facing the people in Puna today? How would native people there want you to offer yourselves as a resource? To "have aloha in your heart" is a beautiful starting point, but maybe the next step after that is to identify some community-minded action items to live out that value. I think if you wanted to share that journey on your channel, I for one would find it totally fascinating.
Another possibility to consider is that satellite internet technology might be making a huge advancement in the next few years, and this may cause a lot of folks from all over the world to be able to work remotely from rural areas. The coronavirus might have already amplified the effect, because a lot of companies have had to adjust to allowing employees to work from home. Hawaii already exists in worldwide consciousness as a paradise. You've worked hard on this channel and established this platform. Moving forward, it could serve as a primer for people to move to Hawaii responsibly (or stay away!).
A lot to chew on! I'm tired just from typing this all out! Thanks for addressing the issue and encouraging people to leave comments! Best of luck to you both! 💓
It’s the most peaceful place I e ever been
Have been missing your videos and fully understand your reasoning. I lived on Big Island for 4 years and it was a wonderful experience. I am quite outgoing and we were living off grid as well. Although we did not do the UA-cam videos I was exposed to doing many interviews for different sites. I always spoke very highly of living in Hawaii . I had developed a very good relationship with the locals and never felt or heard them comment about me recommending the island as a wonderful place to move to but am sure there were some. Funny though that I did have several of my haole neighbors comment to me telling me to quit recommending the island, they did not want more people coming over. Good luck with your adventures, by the way, I would be one of those people who would have said hello if I saw you in town, lol.
My wife and I were already planning to move out there and are using your channel as research - you've basically shown us what we already knew, but needed to see someone else doing. I wouldn't worry about your channel encouraging a bunch of people moving over so much as to show how to live there. And knowledge is what the world needs. You are providing a channel to viewers that helps them make informed decisions. I also would like to point out that there is a TON of unsold parcels on the big island and you have no control over who moves there.
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We bought a property in the acres last December we’re moving out next fall. We seen both of you on a trail last December , but didn’t bother you. See you next year.
looking too ,many good propertys now, many people will a change in latitude soon
Aloha to my fellow introverts! We have highly active minds and need alone time to recharge. Extroverts are opposite and need to be around people to recharge. So strange. Stoked on ur off grid experience! Keep up the great vibes n passion! 🤙🏾
I'm a local. Born and raised in Hawaii for the last 50 years. It's unfortunate that you have received some backlash. However your lifestyle is exactly what Hawaii needs. A self sustainable lifestyle is perfect for the islands. You guys are doing NOTHING wrong or disrespectful. I volunteer in conservation work and respect your lifestyle.
We found your channel after we decided to move here. We are planing to do the shipping container home and live off our land. We want to be as self sustaining as possible. Our move was five year in planning. Glad you guys made a video, Ive learned allot so far about the plane and growing practices with this environment. We move more for health reasons, the temperature and humidity has done wonders for me. Glad you guys decided to make videos when you felt ready, Ive seen you tubers get burnout from trying to pump out regular viewers. I enjoy what and when you put out material, and I follow you on Instagram already. Mahalo and Aloha.
Missed your videos! Aloha from Oahu
Cool to see you're still out there (by your reply to Joan). We miss your videos!
Haha yeah we still exist, just not too much on the internet these days
You guys are my fav
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As an introverted new UA-camr, this made so much sense. It was validating to hear your reasons
Thank you! Glad it resonated.
i see two brave, consciousness and heart full people that make an adorable couple. i was considering purchasing a parcel there from a friend, but don’t plan to after watching the vids... im 60, by myself and too old for the crazy upkeep! im grateful to you 🤙
Mahalo! 🤙🏽