#22 Finishing the Deck, A Group of Volunteers, Wood treatment tests

Making good progress with a group of volunteers from Alabama. The main part of the deck is being finished, we're doing a lot of digging and I'm doing some test for wood treatment.
0:00 Intro
1:15 Breakfast
2:39 Continue with the deck
6:28 Wood treatment test
12:09 Back on the deck
14:37 A group of volunteeers
15:10 Camp fire
18:57 Carrying flag stones
20:28 Digging out the floor in the barn
21:51 Digging channels under the walls
23:46 Water the garden
24:12 Dinner
25:58 A rainy morning
29:05 Back in the hole
30:57 Drawing up stringers for stairs
35:25 Beers on the deck
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[@kamikaas803]

Americans helping a Dutch guy in Italy. Love this.

[@normaesteva3698]

Americans at their best, always.

[@lifeisabeach888]

United Nations😀

[@stewmercer800]

@@normaesteva3698 I was going to make some half arsed response derising them. But fair play to the lads....did well. Nice one USA

[@janodjano5828]

Well they are from a state that supports @Donald Trump (sedition) and the kKk🗳

[@AMYV3]

@@stewmercer800 being Canadian with American parents I soooo was going to do the same thing.🤭🤪 But you just can’t 🤷🏼‍♀️😊 These boys are younger then my twin sons by the look of it. And I can’t help but think about them and their adventures going on retreats like these with a group of buddies and it just is a great thing. Darn it lol

[@FinalGodSlayer]

Samuel, Nate, Alex, Ethan and Reid, thanks for doing what so many of us do in our daydreams... popping up into the mountains to help Martijn bring his vision to life! Well done!

[@ritaspeers1259]

Real men!

[@audreykauk8139]

Job well done. Be proud of yourself

[@zoltanhorvathandsomenumbers]

These young guys from Alabama seem well disciplined and capable of doing amazing things. These kind of young men are much needed in this world. Very good. And greetings from Hungary!

[@williecourthers9450]

I live in Alabama. It really feels good to see Alabama being represented in a positive light. Thank you group from Alabama.

[@VanetaRogers1]

Some of my favorite people I’ve met were from Alabama - several very artistic and aware of nature. I should visit.

[@Essemm52]

When I was eleven years old I had a bit of a crush on a ginger haired boy from Mobile, Alabama. His family had temporarily moved to England through his fathers work; banking I think. Haral Landry if you’re out there, Sylvana says Hi!

[@miriam2909]

They sure did! Lovely bunch of young guys and very helpful!

[@lisafitzgerald4605]

Hi from HSV!

[@hopegold883]

Check out Smarter Every Day.

[@mirothiel8039]

I love this style of video. My life is difficult and chaotic. Watching this helps. No loud annoying music. Longer format. Such natural beauty. Thank you.

[@audreykauk8139]

I find this very soothing as my husband passed in 2020 and he did all that work he built many homes for us …just brings me back In Time

[@ritaspeers1259]

I so agree!

[@Lost.soul24]

@@audreykauk8139 He sounds like a great man. May he rest in peace 🙏

[@belindawalker3120]

It is as that young man said, you are living the dream. I hope you were able to inspire them to reach for theirs. You are a inspiration. The deck looks amazing and the views.... well there are no words to describe such beauty. Thank you for these videos.

[@andymccabe6712]

I strongly suspect, from reading LOTS of comments - that what Martijn is doing is living OTHER PEOPLE'S dreams.....!!

[@megmillcar]

Well said.

[@ironfistarrival]

Yes babe ..

[@52887130]

Yes, I watch it to escape!

[@bantumother2656]

this is such a soothing show, i'm a person who loves doing things alone, i can't do what you do, but i love living life through your eyes, So beautiful there. Greetings from east Africa, Kenya

[@mutetimunyambu]

Nice to see a fellow Kenyan embracing this style of content.

[@bantumother2656]

@@mutetimunyambu KARIBU SANA

[@suzieq1024]

I agree

[@VygantasSimkus]

Oh, that ending with beers on the deck. That evening sun, that terrace, that proud feel of men who did a great job. It's something that we do not have anymore in our offices. Now it seems like a magic moment, especially with that perfect music. OMG how nice it was

[@NotesFromAfar]

Spoilers!

[@Pilot333]

It got tears in my eyes. Damn so beautiful!

[@MityLite]

I am really convinced the big city life and office work is a cancer for the mind and health. Some can get away with it but we were made to make things with our bodies put to use, actually we thrive on hardship because in the end you've made something to be proud of and can look back at which Martijn is doing right now.

[@anarchie594]

These boys from Alabama are so nice. There is hope for the USA.

[@veeveeleo9713]

🤗🤗🤗so true other wise I see USA’s hope totally depends on the Mexican… Chinese & Indian immigrants lol 😂

[@veronicaroach3667]

@@veeveeleo9713 Just get them away from the influences on them from any silly nonsense going on at home, and they can relate like normal human beings - I'm a Brit living in US - I think the current US struggles are the death throes of the old South rearing it's ugly head, here's hoping sanity & decency will ultimately win. You could take a bunch of kids from any area of the US, or the world for that matter, and given this reality of discovering the mountains, sunsets & good clean air, everything falls into place - no room for hatred, this is our real beautiful world.

[@fredalyons8580]

We have many wonderful young people in America. Unfortunately all that’s ever shown in the media is the freakzoids.

[@anarchie594]

I did not mean to start a controversy, I was just pleased to see such healthy and good willing young men discovering the world, learning and participating in a meaningful way. Thank you Martinjin for sharing and providing the space. Knowledge dispel fear.

[@auntytutu]

Its midnight here in Hawaii, had to stay up and enjoy these wonderful vlogs. These fellows will be remembering and talking about this for the rest of their lives. To travel, as well as to literally "dig in" to local life and people is the best of life...making memories. At least that's my experience and I wish everyone could have an opportunity like this.

[@gunar2322]

MARTIJN...sorry just wanted your attention. First thank you for all the effort you put into the videos, 2nd I know you like traditional things so I wanted to share an old timers saying where I come from. Learned it from my grandfather who was telling me how to take care of his old tools with wooden handles related to the linseed oil. He said to use it like this, "apply once a day everyday for a week, once a week every week for a month, once a month every month for a year, and once a year after that". It works, I have axes and hammers with handles that are now 80 years old still solid.

[@lore00star]

I don't know why but i didnn't think i would have ever seen a group of american boys in the italian alps, really nice to see them have a nice time :D

[@audreykauk8139]

And they really did some grunt work. Congrats to the young gentlemen

[@lore00star]

@@audreykauk8139 absolutely!

[@systemutvecklaren]

This is the only episodes/series i check for every sunday like when i was a kid and waited for Batman 6PM to air on Thursdays.

[@michelenavarro8083]

YES! He’s my “Lost In Space”😁🤸🏿‍♂️

[@mezanian]

I know now that this will never be "an ordinary build". Your commitment to perfection has me waiting each week for the next "extraordinary ". No shortcuts here, just craftsmanship at its best. Bravo Martijn 🇦🇺

[@nxtchpforme9154]

That burnt look is fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.😶🤭🤭

[@MrGaryCampanella]

Boy that is the truth.

[@ErikPukinskis]

Hate to break it to you...

[@michelenavarro8083]

Impeccably particular like his grandpop.. that’s some of what draws me.. his artistry! And there’s a nice long season for projects coming up here. Lotsa tv time.. yayyy 👏🍿! Can’t wait to see where things are at by year’s end , when it’s time to cozy down for the second winter!! ❄️ ⛄️ Go Martijn GO!

[@naledijerusalem7254]

It’s really awesome of the young men to come help and ease up the work !!! (Honestly nice to see)

[@phammond8155]

I thought the same thing. Wish there were more things like this for young men, so many are lost in this crazy world.

[@AMYV3]

@@phammond8155 yes. You are so right. 👏👏. But it does scares me sometimes. I have adult identical twin sons, now Im not a perfect parent and that’s ok. To start I had them young, with lots of loving help but with the expectations I am going to raise them to never have any confusion of who their mother was and boy did I take that challenge on lol. I did go back to school and then college then work but always focusing on them first not finding a boyfriend after the father (a good man just we were young :)) and I separated. They were/Are my priority and world. And I worked hard. but It wasn’t just for them, most lol but I did it for everyone they were going to interact with in life To be respectful, kind, honest. So I decided early on to choose my battles trust them to know what is good for them to get to their goals. And I wanted them to know how their decisions actions effect others. No matter how uncomfortable the topic they were going to see the world through others eyes as well. Topics like relationships drugs human rights issues and domestic violence they were going to know what is out there and how they can deal with it. which was so important to me. As a mother I strongly feel we have two choices…. first I can live focusing mostly on my happiness, Allowing school and people around them to teach them what is needed. Or I could raise them to have one of the most important tools in life TO HAVE EMPATHY for others. The boys now 30 and are doing amazingly and are very happy :) they have a baby lol 18 year old smart stunning little sister(they are 6’4 and Drew my daughter is barely 5’ feet lol) they adore so much, they are quite fatherly to her, they cherish and protect her and she looks up to them and loves them just as much. Now having a daughter I seem to notice the lack of enough great young men like these boys from Alabama. So many seem to have one goal ME ME ME ME ME…Ok maybe two to go into themselves too much and feel victimized if they experience any kind rejection, which they should know is very common we all experience it. I don’t know if it’s related But there is still so much violence, violence against women, so now with a daughter I’m terrified. I did MY job to school my sons to be kind and respectful to all and protective of all women. But it seems not all parents have done the same. It’s up to them to show by example and to teach them even if they are busy etc who else will do it if their parents don’t from a young age you’d think it would be obvious that you have to teach them on even the basics on how to treat others. When I hear about another case of violence of any kind, I just can’t help but think.. do the parents ever feel guilt and take the responsibility that their actions or lack of has caused this behavior and because of that they failed to protect the victim.🤷🏼‍♀️ I guess you can tell what side of the “nature VS nurture” debate I’m on 🤭😝 🤷🏼‍♀️♥️🇨🇦

[@rayanderson921]

I've been watching since you originally bought the land, every week I'm excited to see what's happening next. Love your precision and patience. Fan for life I'm sure, all the best, from Cornwall, England

[@audreykauk8139]

So have I watched a lot. But still have a few more to watch

[@lindakelly6444]

I never want these videos to end! They are a work of art, especially the beautiful drone shots. Well done! 👍❤👋

[@annebizjak5038]

You’re amazing, every detail is contemplated.

[@simonemassoli5869]

well drone

[@massimilianopezone9646]

This channel has an energy that is difficult to describe in words. It is as if it brings out an ancestral part of us, the one that still wishes to connect with nature and escape from the concrete cages we have created for ourselves. The fact of reading comments from all over the world that say the same things about this channel makes me think that deep down we are changing and returning to what it really takes in life to be happy. Live with little and slow. Ciao from Rome

[@olgaeremchuk4502]

Как вы все правильно сказали , выразили мои мысли )

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Absolutely! Couldn't agree more.

[@cherryberry2423]

Such a beautiful video. This really was very healing for my heart. To see that these young guys were willing work so hard for no money and for someone that they really didn't know was so beautiful. With all the ugly in the news right now this was so comforting and soothing. Thank you for this.

[@ghomerhust]

the chat around the first night's fire does bring some big points to light. there is too much information all at once these days. with our mobile devices, we have gobs of information and media in our faces all day long. we hear about too much happening. that's part of why so many people have anxiety these days, when prior years, not so much. these videos bring a slower, more relaxed momentum. and it brings us closer to nature, to our past. and as one of the guys put it, its a way of living that they simply dont have. i was lucky enough in my younger life to have a family member who strived for this lifestyle. my grandfather took me and my little brother camping, boating, hiking, and fishing, as much as his old bones would allow him. we went rafting in the Rockies, fishing in dozens of different rivers and lakes spanning several states, and camping in places 20 minutes from home, or 2 days drive from home and 4000 feet elevation difference. he taught me how to build a good fire, how to cook different foods in open flames, how to build, how to weld, how to dig, how to paint, how to wire. he's an incredibly intelligent man, and even in his early 80s, is strong as an ox (his arms are massive, but he's only about 5ft-6 in height). in the top 10 best memories of my life, experiences with him make up about half of them. then when i went out on my own, i was stationed in Germany, and i made it a point to get away, get out, and experience the slower world. i would drive the back roads of SW germany, and literally see 2 old women, one with a basket of bread, chatting at an open window with a friend. people biked everywhere. the air was clear and fresh. the noise was light. the nights were dark and full of stars. i think it's sad that so many people today are stuck to the cities and simply wont be able to experience life like this. the one lesson that you always learn, that EVERYONE learns: you arent missing out on much of anything when you live like this. i wish my family's health would permit us to live like this. we would prosper.

[@Pilot333]

The ending with the beer and the closing shots were so beautiful I almost cried. Damn so beautiful

[@cherylwood590]

I had to add something, your deck looks like a piece of art!

[@christophemeathrel2784]

Great teamwork from the guy’s out of Alabama, always a joy too see people experiencing a host of different elements. Enjoying your vlogs tremendously. A’bientot from Cleguerec, France. 💙🤍❤️👍🇫🇷🍷🇬🇧

[@tommyquinn181]

I feel like im having some kind of out of body experience every time i watch one of your videos,like ive done everything you are doing before, in a different life.Love your videos dude thank you.

[@paulmaguire2714]

Astral levitation.I😄

[@joea104]

Thats an amazing way of looking at it, I feel somewhat the same his videos resonate deep inside of me something a sort of fire that is reignited watching his amazing videos.

[@ProgNosis_JD]

We enjoy the series too. No out of body experiences or astral levitation here though - let me know what drugs you are taking :)

[@joea104]

@@ProgNosis_JD 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joea104]

@@ProgNosis_JD - I try to stay high on O2 get out side in the woods and breath it in. haha

[@swmient]

It makes my heart happy to see our excellent Alabama boys helping you. UAB alum living it Abruzzo, Italy.

[@lancedaniels]

Cheers to Nate, Alex, Ethan, Reid, & Samuel. What a great part of their trip visiting, working, and sharing food together with you must have been.

[@markt.3685]

Outstanding! Very impressed these guys came, took a week out of their lives, and experienced the Italian Alps while helping with such a great project. Samuel, Nate, Alex, Ethan, and Reid ... awesome! And Martijn ... an inspiration in how you interacted with them.

[@sharlettedavidson81]

So proud of the young men from Alabama… Working so hard and traveling the world… Seeking experience and working hard along the way… I am sure you were able to teach them so many things… As they lend a hand… I’m sure they were so grateful to have had the chance to Experience the beauty of the life you live. You are very gracious host. Teaching and sharing… Much love see you next week……✨🌟💝🌟✨🙏

[@Satya2btrue]

What lovely young men helping you . So good to see them enjoying the slow movement.

[@mariainge5477]

A LOT PROUD FOR DOORLAND AND THE HELPERS FROM ALABAMA... THAT'S WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW , THAT IS PURE LOVE...🙏🙏💜❤️

[@beatrizpena4565]

This was absolutely beautiful and wholesome. Those young men are having a great experience, just love it.

[@audreykauk8139]

Great experience for them..they will never forget Martinj

[@janewillis140]

All your creations a a pure work of art- and look amazing! I realllllly enjoy following your journey thank you for sharing X a 65 yr old Grandma who still dreams hehe

[@barbarasattler9138]

Wait till you reach 68! I am still dreaming.

[@gardengate1339]

69 here. Dreams and hopes keep us going and living.

[@janewillis140]

@L Wilson ❤️

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@@gardengate1339 ❤️

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@@barbarasattler9138 ❤️

[@lucillekenney8311]

Kudos to the group from Alabama. Meeting people by getting involved and lending a hand is a beautiful way to travel. Is there any way you can post a link to the guy that mentioned he posts videos on his pottery? I'd love to see that. Samuel, Nate, Alex, Ethan, and Reid, good job! Keep living your best life. Safe travels 🙏 The deck looks beautiful, Martijn. The wood treatment/patina test is a great idea. I'm looking forward to seeing what you choose. I wonder which will be the longer-lasting ... probably a combination of burn and linseed oil? I'm partial to the lighter stains but I don't know how well that will stand up to the weather. It'd be a good idea to let those samples weather naturally then you'd have an answer for future reference. Something tells me working with wood is going to stick with you. Cheers from Boston.

[@annapotter7397]

I too was wondering about the guy's pottery videos and would like to check them out.

[@Ciano56]

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[@kathyboudreau-henry1717]

I live in Tennessee and happy to see the south represented by these young guys. You can see quite a difference in American personality and Dutch. What an experience for them! They will remember you all their lives.

[@mgl8753]

What's the difference? :-)

[@varmooo]

Heavy duty americans. Thanks for the help! They did enjoy Amsterdam a bit more after lifting rocks and digging dirt. This channel man. So relaxing. Grazie.

[@junehess501]

As a healthcare worker I just kept hearing that young man’s cough and hoping he was okay lol. It’s also the mama in me... If I was 30 years younger I’d sell everything I own, pack my bags, and find a small piece of land in the Italian mountains. But I’m not, I won’t, and I can’t, so I will live through you, Martijn.

[@MissUnique2584]

It’s the mama in you he need to blow his nose us mama think the same way… young people tend to not care nor worry of spreading germs

[@Pilot333]

And that’s how it should be. Built your immune system as we did for ages. Let them cough. It’s part of life. Enough of the fearporno on germs.

[@beaconeersofthesevenmaps3467]

Don't worry: universal healthcare in italy covers also foreigners ;)

[@audreykauk8139]

I heard that also..keep safe

[@shannonlynne1558]

Heard the same thing. 😕

[@sohini9291]

Nothing to say that hasn't already been put into words in all the hundreds of comments. But still wanting to let you know, Martijn, that you are taking social media to a new level with your videos. That's fact. Thank you for touching our hearts and souls with your work, your art, your simplicity and straightforwardness, your humanity, your mindfulness and attitude towards nature, your respect and your down-to-earthness. You are special in the best way that can be special. Thank you so much.

[@coleenelise7274]

Well said Sohini

[@robertogatti2872]

Sohini your thinking is exactly my thinking...best regards from Italy 😉😀

[@sohini9291]

@@robertogatti2872 That makes me very happy, thank you for kind words, Roberto. 🙏😊

[@sohini9291]

@@coleenelise7274 🙏🙏🙏

[@BXtremP]

Kuddos to the boys, they seem like nice fellas who aren't afraid or bothered to help you with some of the hard work. Great video.

[@blu3tan]

these guys are a breath of fresh air compared with what you usually see... i guess kindred spirits attracts each others. Beautiful

[@default9740]

Good evening from Central Otago New Zealand. Love this series, and your camerawork is amazing.

[@federicaalbarello6197]

That's amazing that after travelling all over the world you chose to live in Italy, that makes me very proud to be born in this country. Thx Martjin for your effort and your dedication to make something even more beautiful. Beauty is something the "Babylon system" where we are living, want to shut down since decades.

[@audreykauk8139]

I look at those abandoned houses and wonder who lived there..and where are they now..I do that here as there are in northern Manitoba abandoned places and think what a hard life they lived…

[@VanetaRogers1]

@@audreykauk8139 I have looked at buying a place like that in Canada, to spend summers there and garden and enjoy nature, but the Canadian government taxes too high if I die and leave it to my children so I am looking elsewhere. I wish there were exceptions if people are bringing new life to abandoned places - I do like Canada’s nature

[@rhondasutton6014]

I love watching Martijn restoring these buildings, the scenery is beautiful and he makes it interesting.. great to see young people pitching in on the adventure bless you all !!! Regards Rhonda Australia

[@claricek2653]

I love your videos. Please do not shorten them. I'm living vicariously through them, thank you. I don't need responses, I'm already enjoying your content. And use your time and energy to continue, Bob the Builder. HA HA HA

[@bantumother2656]

Beautiful deck, love that the young men came to adventure with you. its good for them to see life as it really exists

[@guy7gsa]

I love your simple but methodical approach to finding the best solution to your work.

[@AntoineThisdale]

This is fast becoming my favorite content on the internet. Love every segments, every moments. Thanks for sharing.

[@kataotr3816]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 to the group from Alabama and to everyone watching around the world.

[@lonewolfgeoff]

literally everything stops to watch these vids! i look forward to them, they are awesome! great that those lads came and helped... and its nice to have some visitors 😊 the deck looks awesome! cant wait to see the steps done too! 😊 just amazing! 😊

[@jan6293]

Martijn, How lucky for these young men to work and walk in the clouds with you! Your garden is coming along nicely too!🪴

[@webkart]

Thank you for your inspiring way. I really like your way of making videos. This is pure deceleration and never boring for even a second. I think it's great with what positive energy and how consistently you implement your ideas and dreams. Peace and Love from Germany, Heiko

[@gwenerikson7356]

♥️…I too am from Alabama , Lookout Mountain and it does my heart good to see that these young men presented us so well. I truly love your project .😊🇺🇸

[@christianherald]

Intersections are interesting. Cinematically exceptional (to date, in the series) ending on this one, from 36m on. Moving from the scene with the boys and the beers, the aerial work accompanying the conversation, the boys looking upward itself very useful as we are usually to drift upwards in the end of these episodes, all as the conversation fades, the drone shot of the last nails going in. The voices are gone. The music (odd for the moment it started) carried us through a strange place, a very textured moment (atmosphere with visitors, atmosphere without them that is the norm). The music selection in this segment, it has a very difficult job, the pulsing, it's rather constant, setting a different rhythm from the pace of life observed, it's not to end. With voices faded out, drone shot climbing above the deck, the narrative is held centered / re-centered, one man, in the mountains, Martijn steps aside off the deck, he's the center of this, but also aside from it. In this ending, the music and the visual elements create a feeling of a story that doesn't just continue (next week), but is somehow without bounds in time, forward or reverse, ethereal. This story doesn't feel like it just continues, but rather it has somehow "always been there," and we are just glimpsing at it. Every nail/hammer strike Martijn brings down is one of intention, but it feels as if the wind could carry him away and the shot might be the same. It's ghostly. The clarity of things. This might be a ghost story. Perhaps, in some years, this whole series must end with Martijn, again, thinking there is a wolf, running/gliding outside to chase it, Martijn fading into the air. Timeless, always there, never there, full of intent, but so gentle somehow, precise. The earth, moved or unmoved by him? He is the wind. --- Visitors create a strange atmosphere. (There are elements of liability to be considered, but that is Martijn's concern, not mine.) Americans (with all the things that carries), young. Very innocent men. And within them, a mix of natures further. Martijn, older, in the peak of his physicality, and he's seen so many people in his travels. How do these men intersect, and what is exchanged? What pressures are felt by each? How are needs met, and Martijn, so much to be found within even the shadow of him. Who would dare to pick up a brush to paint on his canvas, when every stroke of his own carries such care/intent/nuance. I'm all for helping, but to anyone who's considered it, in light of Martijn's seemingly intrinsic capacities, an artisan growing in all ways, this is Martijn's masterpiece, I couldn't dare chance to mishandle it. So much here in these chapters of life, Martijn is experimenting, learning, but things feel heavy (the stones themselves heavy, it's a heavy place). Yet we are watching from a gentle vantage, Martijn's lens floats, as does the man himself. (great autofocus!) A stress or release can be observed in Martijn's physical frame, his movements. He is tense, in moments, it is a rich texture to observe. His intent in all things, (inexplicable at the moment). We are witnessing creation. A force of life, willed into physical artefacts, and form. An electric planer. Marvelous. To watch Martijn interact with tools to bring something to form is, uh, perhaps an essential human experience; it's quite epic. There is so much to explore here, something is being revealed. This is another world. This isn't man versus nature, or man versus self. This is a story of place. I think it's a ghost story. I'm not sure yet.

[@pattiklaus9580]

Great help and companionship for you and a great experience for the boys! Win win!

[@thizizliz]

I had to laugh because the cost of feeding 5 young men versus paying an hourly rate must be awfully similar! But they worked really hard,moving the projects closer to goal.

[@TheWombatGuru]

That final drone shot was otherworldly.

[@laurawalker4042]

I’m hooked on your journey. Everything is such a labor of love. The dedication to your vision and the beauty that surrounds you is so special. Thank you for sharing your journey. Many generations going forward will be able to witness this. Thats amazing. Very sorry for the loss of Blackie.

[@mylifetimephotograph]

The sound of the tarp moving gives rise to a new day.

[@Simonfnp]

Every person in this video is wearing iron rangers from Red Wing, and I love it. Thanks for another great vid.

[@tubesticker]

I love the silence in your videos but boy is the music sweet when it comes in this one! What an amazing gift to those guys to have this video as a memory of their trip!

[@rustysmith540]

The most beautiful end scene

[@paulgilbert9346]

Always a pleasure watching your superb camerawork and skilled editing. You tell a wonderful story as you transform your beautiful home. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@nancywhite1439]

The anticipation of your next artfully done videos is a highlight beginning of a week of what unfolds for me. Such balance & peacefulness of plant, insect, animal, elements in harmony with you for us to savor the art & joy of creating something from wood, stone & earth. So good to see the American young men learning & working with you, the artful sensitive teacher dedicated to your craft. It restores my faith in humankind. Thank you for sharing with us this whole process!

[@Javainthebox]

So beautifully said, Nancy. I couldn’t agree more.

[@cindystimson3632]

The deck for the tent is beautiful. You do such flawless work. I love it and the equally as beautiful work that you are doing on the cabin. You are truly one of a kind Martijn.

[@noseeum6385]

You are a full measure of talents. I enjoy your mastery of them. Those young men will be speaking of that week with you for their lifetime.

[@unbeIievabIe]

That's a nice helping team. Great guys.

[@leighevans1489]

What a great bunch of young men !! Deck is great

[@semperfidelis2970]

Everything about this man, his dressing his mannerism the way he eats the way he cooks just everything.....everything reminds me of my phenomenal German father. I don't even know what to say as I'm watching this and I'm amazed that the world still has men like this. Also a big, warm, heartfelt love to the various people that assist and help and offer advice on these projects, the world is not totally lost it seems.

[@lostinreality3145]

i wonder who they managed to come to help him, pretty amazing to think how separated we all are yet closer than ever before in known history

[@turbotransporter]

I have thoroughly enjoyed every second of this amazing and purposeful slow motion adventure. I have worked alone most of my life as a residential remodeling contractor, personal home renovator and rental property owner. I, more often than not, choose run down and distressed properties that I believe have “good bones” and are worthy of the extra time and energy to save them while many others would have destroyed, disposed of and replaced them with new. I thrive on the non-stop challenges and problem solving that remodeling and renovations provide and I have very little interest in the limitations and conformity of typical new construction. My sweet wife introduced me to Italy about 10 years ago and our somewhat secret vacation spot is along the Ligurian Coast away from the popular foreign tourist areas. My wife speaks Italian very well and we’ve had the good fortune to make a number of local friends who welcome us into their small community and, more importantly, into their daily lives. We both have fantasized about finding a small semi-remote property in Italy ourselves but in the meantime I’m thrilled to be following your fantastic and exceptionally well documented journey. Thank you from the Pacific Northwest of the US of A. 😍

[@williejack3695]

it is always a joy to watch your videos Martjin, such a lovely gentle and engaging journey.

[@asutkaprosh2492]

20:42 he caught himself well :) amazing helpers, such good team work!

[@fketola]

He did! A good crew. :-)

[@fredsons2241]

Why didn’t I do this when I was a kid? So fun….group of friends traveling, getting experience that will shape the rest of their lives.

[@alanvanreed6878]

Really wonderful that these young lads came to help ..... and with some tough tasks !! Odd though .... as Alabama is the considered the deep South and no one had a Southern accent ..... they had voices like yankees from Connecticut ?!! Best Thoughts, Alan Van Reed Boston Massachusetts

[@dyer2cycle]

..they seemed like nice young lads..as for the accents, I live in Georgia(the state) next to Alabama, and I can tell you, there are more people moved in here now from other parts of the country, sadly, we are losing our accents(I still have mine-family been here since early 1800's)..but my children barely have any, there children probably won't have any at all..sad, losing culture, but I think it is happening everywhere..not just in the regions of the U.S., but globally..I read somewhere, that the "New Yawk" accent from NYC was dying out, also...anyway, nice to see a lot of people from different cultures working here together to get something done..more of that is what the World needs right now! :)

[@alanvanreed6878]

@@dyer2cycle thanks for your reply ...... yes ...now that I think about what you have stated ...it makes a lot of sense. The world is becoming smaller with travel and technology and access to other cultures at the touch of the keys on our computers ...... I agree with your sentiment that cultures need to work together to get things done.

[@lauriegani8136]

If they are college age, they may be going to an Alabama college from out of state

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Great progress! Can’t wait to see the tent in place. Always a treat to see that you have posted. I’m glad you don’t have a standard, repetitive opening spiel like so many others have. You get right down to business.

[@RommyTobinson]

Watching from Nottingham 🇬🇧

[@lilykatmoon4508]

These young men from Alabama seem very wise for their years. Looks like y’all enjoyed working with each other. Another awesome video.

[@graceveenema4762]

What an amazing group of volunteers! Certainly not afraid of some very hard work. The deck is beautiful and zooming down for the final nails…high Alps drama.

[@graceveenema4762]

PS I’ve used the vinegar and steel wool solution to speed up the weathering of new cedar…helping it blend in faster with older cedar. That works very well but don’t think it’s a preservative like charring etc.

[@ateliermavi]

Those volunteers are machines ! Great job, you got so much done 💪

[@sgrvtl7183]

Really awesome to see these young men from Alabama, USA, giving you a helping hand. They will all remember this experience and You! for the rest of their lives~

[@ponylove8601]

I find it most peaceful when you are cooking 🥘. So happy to have stumbled upon this series

[@chrisbryson5720]

In my humble opinion, I would use screws... less rust and you can take it apart easier if you ever have to. That deck is such a cool design though so I hope you never have to! Edit: Also less chance of creaking boards and if they do start to creak you can pull the screws tight to stop it. 2nd edit: Ignore that, you completed the deck and it is truly beautiful. Well done!

[@audreykauk8139]

I do not think anyone in Canada uses nails anymore..screws are best..so the men say

[@joconnor3567]

“Glue and screw,” the new carpentry maxim.

[@Harleyhb2703]

Heb weer genoten van je video en de vordering van de vlonder. Geweldig dat je wat hulp hebt gehad van die jongens, hebben inderdaad hard gewerkt. Het is dat mijn rug en knieën in de loop der jaren ( ben inmiddels 71 ) flink te lijden hebben gehad en de afstand ( op de motor ) wat ver is, maar anders had ik mij ook wel aangemeld voor een week of wat. Succes en verheug me op de volgende aflevering.

[@susanevans1249]

Beautiful video! Martijn, you are a natural mentor and teacher to these lucky young men. This is an experience they will never forget.

[@judybennett6444]

The scent of the wild flowers must be heavenly!

[@npvj5687]

Goed idee om wat jongere jongens je te laten helpen. Een ervaring te delen en een voorbeeld te zijn. Dank voor het delen 👍🏻

[@catherinesoubre1804]

Beautiful video again! Well done to the five volunteers! Heavy work! The platform for the tent looks great!

[@tiogoala7654]

Great video! It's nice to see the youth working with their hands and getting dirty in the ground. It is refreshing to see young men without their phones or laptops. Thanks Martijn, I admire what you are doing.

[@barbgtravels]

Your videos Martijn are like a dream. I agree with your guest/volunteer said. Very few of us can do what you are doing. And we all need an escape some of the times. Thank you for allowing us to escape into your world!

[@chiarachiara8453]

The deck turned out really nice!!! The octagon has a deep symbolism in sacred geometry

[@lordportellen788]

I'm supposed to be working right now, but I had to take a break just to watch this episode. It's just such a treat. I prefer this to anything Netflix has ever produced. Thank you so much Martijn.

[@lorraineruelas6611]

Good morning love. I hope you have a blessed day. 🐈‍⬛

[@almathees3839]

Cheers!!! To Martijn and Alabama Crew 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Inspirational to watch Team Work! Brings Hope to this World!!!❤️🥰🫶🏻

[@klazyy641]

It's almost a sin to cover that fantastic deck with a tent, lol. Those young men did a great job and it should make it a bit easier for you to work on the bottom level of your house now. All the best to you and those who live in the clouds 🙂

[@cynthiawalton2598]

Wow this video flew through boo hoo I could watch for hours. Thank you Martjin. Looking great and the lads did such a good job. It must have been great to have so many helping hands. Bye from Australia

[@GuyCruls]

al fresco dining area, with pergola and lanterns hanging here and there - would make for amazing after-dark parties...

[@alemassa6632]

Watching these videos you truly understand that the internet has opened up new horizons, it allows you to see what life is like on the other side of the world, in Countries that you may never see in person. This mixture of races is also new for us Italians, given that up to 25-30 years ago there were no foreigners in our country. Seeing people of different nationalities collaborating is certainly a pleasure for the eyes and for the heart.

[@raibautista]

Great to see this youne men volunteering to help. Good job guys!!

[@priscilla2152]

The end of this video was priceless, a week of hard work and complete satisfaction.

[@MariaLopez-cz2ii]

What a blessing having those young men from Alabama helping you out. Hard work but satisfying when you see the end product. Long road ahead, may the Lord strengthen you and bless you and the young men. God is good

[@slaxmax9219]

Well, I must addmit... there is some kind of slow magic here in this videos. Trademark of a calm person, with focused mind and clear thinking of editing. It seems like a pleasant change to ever growing "fast paced" videos that are jumping like crazy - just killing any meaning of those and flashing with such speed that you can't enjoy. Bravo dude!