#305

[@denjhill]

Man, you're pushing yourself hard. I know you gotta do what needs doing but take care of yourself too.

[@dariocorral]

yeah he is pushing his self hard, but i think that this kind of stress (if i can call it like that) doesn´t harm you, it keeps alive, makes your brain and your body work, I have the fortune to be a rancher and a have a job at the city and the best part of the week is when I go to work at the ranch

[@scottbeaulieu13]

Dario Corral ya but when you go to the ranch are you wasting your time and money plowing multiple times a day while getting zero done on the actual house you’re supposed to be going there for? He’s not even getting anything done at the house but emptying fuel cans into the multiple trucks and excavator and clearing snow. That’s a lot of stress and blown money to have no progress even being made other than a clear driveway to a house no one lives in...

[@1STGeneral]

Some of the best medicine is the time spent with Ruger and the woodstove

[@samuelbacon1596]

I'm right there with you .. good wood stove,,, good dog!!! and a great big cup of hot tea and some peanut butter and crackers and saltines and the radio on and nobody around almost like heaven JUNKMANDO

[@karaayers2867]

Every month with no progress is rent or mortgage, taxes, and utilities spent somewhere else also. I'd say screw the road, if you can drive in and work on the house that's what should be happening.

[@stanfromalabama443]

I moved from a bustling, busy, crowded subdivision, city life over 30 years ago to 23 acres just outside the city. Considered it an adventure at the time, which was a low point in my life of 68 years. There were times during my adventure when I got really tired of the struggle but I soon recovered and continued on. All in all, I have never regretted my decision even at my age and health issues I’m continuing to improve the property, although not at the same pace. Other than family, I’ve never felt such fulfillment in my life. I enjoy your channel so much I look forward to every video. I admire what you’re doing and am much in prayer for your health issues to be only a minor setback on your journey. God bless.

[@geomiss8889]

Over the years I've found that one of my hardest challenges is keeping ones mind in sync with my body. I'm 73 years walking and still do stupid pretty good at times even though I know full well that nature always has it's say...You've been pushing it pretty hard and I understand where you have to get to,,just keep in mind what things are more than what you want them to be...Best wishes.

[@rancher35]

That road in and out looks like a nightmare. In our country it would be blown shut damn near daily. Thanks for the videos and take care.

[@MrVile-bz9fw]

I Love your new snow blower, I have a few cub cadets with blowers but they are cheap & unreliable. The one your buying is the tool I really want. Take good care of yourself, I survived bowel cancer & I was surprised to beat the cancer, but the after effects are a hard thing to deal with. But it is what it is. God Bless!

[@jknewb6276]

Those mountains coming into salt lake City sure are a beauty. Stay warm and don't be afraid to slow down a bit take a breather you're making us look bad. 😁 More snow coming!

[@srqlisa7881]

Red you make things to hard on yourself, no project will ever be done. Just get the right tool for the job from the start and stop making things so neverending. Your worried about the family, but they are nothing without you, you can't be alone in your head forever. :) peace

[@drbrono]

Sorry to hear about your health concerns and the bad week you were having. I pray that everything will get better. Also, it seems like those trucks keep following you home.

[@ccarmakee]

Man d loo...I have really gotten to look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work. YOU ARE AWESOME

[@jkhenderson1]

Heath, we're praying for you. Please take care of yourself. You have many years ahead of you with your family and so many new memories to be made.

[@yackfzay6224]

Take care of yourself. What ever come you have family supporting you.

[@offgridathiddenhills4079]

Thanks for sharing. Seeing how much you have gotten done is even more amazing knowing you have been sick. Take care of yourself. Can’t wait to see what you do with the snowblower. It might be something we will have to here to make our roads accessible as we try to reach our off grid home as well.

[@markwilson6660]

Awe mate so sorry too hear that you have UC! my sister has it and i know it's a debilitating affliction and we have the sincerist empathy for you! thinking good thoughts for you and youre family and project! and even though this isnt my real name i hope you wont feel insulted, but we have joined youre PATREON ACCOUNT toin someway ease the effort of youre homebuild! and GOD/ mother earth willing! we hope in some way makes the project easier for you and a swift and easy way of completing this beautiful project both you and Cedar are striving for! thinking good thoughts for all of you!!! LOVE&LIGHT!.

[@michaelprosperity3420]

Work like this is therapeutic. When your fatigued the key us knowing what you should and shouldn't do and taking 10-15 minute power baps. At least that's what I've done during sleep deprevation in the military. I love how you convert pickings into workable items.

[@johnnylgulledge6899]

Take care of yourself, family and then the ranch. Your doing a great job!

[@petemoore5444]

Look after yourself Heath.......we want you around for a long time to enjoy all your hard work. Take care my friend.

[@chrishewie5806]

Also a teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar every morning on an empty stomach it tastes gross but it will help clean toxins from foods in the past

[@vickiburt2676]

Yes, but put honey in a large glass with hot water melting honey, then apple cider vinegar, balancing to taste the 3. It's very helpful for anyone!

[@TicTacMI]

Just think, in spring you will hopefully be able to relax in your new home and rest up before you start your next projects ☺️ stay healthy!!

[@lauramacdonald158]

Sorry to hear of your health troubles. I have Crohn’s and have tried just about every medicine in the 25 years since being diagnosed. Keep up all the good work and rest when you need it. Take care of yourself and I hope you feel better.

[@tbirdracefan]

That was summer time in Florida pricing on that snow blower! Good job. Can't wait for a video on it. I have been known to spend hours at a time watching snow blower videos. I'm sure things would be much different if I actually had to deal with real snow myself. Take care of yourself too when you take care of the family and thank you for sharing.

[@kleinbiker1]

I was diagnosed with UC a couple of years ago. I had about 8 months of symptoms before I finally saw a Dr and got diagnosed. He put me on some very expensive meds that didn’t really seem to work. After a divorce and changing insurance it got even more expensive. I sought a second opinion from a friend who is also an endocrinologist and her suggestion was to stop eating gluten. She was actually adamant about it. It took me a week to finally do it, but when I did everything cleared up literally in two days. Just something to consider. YMMV. Good luck man. Love your videos.

[@timothybrown627]

Take care of yourself brother. All this hard work will be for naught if you dont look out for your health.

[@RVthereyetmemaw]

My husband has colitis, it is horrible I wish you well, I hope you finds what works for you, because sometimes we need to do what’s best for you! Without you what would your family do? My best to you! Positive thoughts and prayers

[@timm2960]

I'm 52 years old and have had Chrohns disease for 30 years. I hope take care of yourself. Please take your medicine. Good luck with the new truck. Hopefully the snowblower will work fine.

[@CCRider5312]

Tim M i know a cure for your Chrohns disease!!! Read my comment to Heath in the comment section! I think mine was 8 comments after yours. CC

[@sofaking2369]

I disagree. His instincts to stop taking the medicine were correct, it is harmful. There are natural ways to achieve better results.

[@jackp6]

@@sofaking2369 You are right, it is a harmful industry. I just pointed to the 5 biological laws of the GNM here for the third time I guess, but few do listen to it and rely on Big Pharma... alas...

[@troyschneider5375]

Sad to hear your have UC hope it all works out and you feel better...

[@chadmerkley9465]

Whenever my family and I are in town, we go to the hot springs DAILY. I truly am beginning to believe and feel the benefits of the natural hot springs. Someday, when we live there full time, I'll soak daily (life permitting). Take care of yourself..... "you can't help others, if you're broken"

[@1PaJoe]

One of the major things that will take you down is stress - you need to avoid it at all costs -

[@mandbhomestead]

What find on the new truck, hope it does the job. That snowblower looks beefy. That will throw some snow a good distance. Hope all the health issues get well. Looking forward to big gray videos, so long rusty red. Thanks for sharing

[@gregorythomas333]

That blower is going to need a HUGE flow rate!

[@plowboy6636]

Hope the problem subsides, will keep you in my prayers. Good luck on the blower and new truck.

[@richardbumpuscjf347]

I was picturing a mount to attach an engine to your new snowblower, making it a self contained unit, that you could pick up with your excavator and blow snow from the big machine going forward. Probably would have to make some kind of adaptor for the front bucket, to keep it rigid.

[@carollove8752]

Great purchase with the snowblower. Hope you plan to clean it up and maybe a paint job so it looks nice. Have you ever tried any kind of fasting. I guarantee you that will heal your gut over time. Start with one day a week water fasts or dry fast. First address your diet though. It needs cleaning up before attempting a proper fast. Zero alcohol. Zero meat. Concentrate on fruits and light salads. No kale or broccoli and that heavy stuff. Do that for a month or 2 then start doing a couple water fasts each month. You will start seeing great results. I guarantee that.

[@emilysutherland4679]

I've got UC and I don't know how you managed to build a house basically on your own with this condition! So impressive. I have a dream to homestead one day and really believe that that way of life will be beneficial to my health. Prayers going out to you, I know what you're going through.

[@MNJay1]

I keep forgetting to mention it but, wood ash from your stove works great for getting unstuck with your pickup. Shovel in front or back and spread it in the direction you want to go. Or both sides in case you have to rock back and forth. It's a trick dad used. Things will settle out for you once you get established on the ranch. I have found that it's better to go plow during the big storms, and plow again after, than wait for the lump sum. I recognise that you're juggling and shuffling quite a few heaping plates in front of you at the moment. In time, once established on the ranch, the load will decrease dramatically. Don't give up.

[@natesmith6943]

Your inspiration and articulated, absolutely love the content. Thank you

[@Gerry2210]

I too suffer from Ulcerative Colitis, was first diagnosed about 16yrs ago. I’m 67 now, on an infusion every 8 weeks and it’s working quite well. Was on a lot more meds prior to this but none seemed to work, for me. Some of the meds, like Humira, are very expensive, but here in Ireland they have schemes to greatly help there. Stick with your Consultant and you will find something that works for you. It won’t cure itself, so keep at it. Regards Gerry.

[@rosschirstopher]

Your in my prayers man, stay safe and take it a bit easier on yourself.

[@thenorthshore6472]

You're a good man...love your channel. Hope you feel better. Try to find balance. Work, play, rest!

[@luzcolon3983]

Heath I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Please take care of yourself and be safe. Many Blessings. 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@poulsonarrow]

Every cloud has a silver lining, tho at times Heath your battling ! ... you know those battles are your induction course? when those snow's pass and your heading into spring / summer you'll look back and shrug shoulders .. thumbs up on the blower !

[@p.jgillvilla6868]

sorry for you health, praying for you. You have the calmest voice, you would be wonderful reading out loud.

[@LouJCS]

Praying you feel better soon

[@AcesDman7]

My prayers are with You Boss. God Bless you, Cedar and dem youngens. Cool beans

[@cawallace21]

A couple of great purchases look forward to seeing what you do with both. Good luck managing your UC.

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

I know where your coming from. I have UC also. You have good days and bad. To keep my spirit up I joke and say it's s pain in the butt. Lol. Some days I don't even want to go #2 , but you have to. Can't afford surgery, so have to live with it. Look forward to see how the blower works.

[@SwedesGarage]

Thanks for sharing, myself got fatigue syndrome in 2015. Not as bad as UC, and the medication help me tremendously. Became a completely new person so I'm not giving up my medication and risk of ending back in the same place. Please slow down and think about your health and family first.

[@CCRider5312]

Swedes Garage U should read my comment (CC) or CC Rider in the comment section. It can change your life there is cures for you. Just read my comment. May God Bless you! CC Rider

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

Sorry to hear about your medical problem. Hope all goes good for you. Also hope the snowblower and new truck work out. Looking forward to seeing the video's on them. Do enjoy you video's. Tony

[@atothabige]

I had a lot of positive results researching "leaky gut" and how to heal my digestive system. An elimination diet to remove potential allergens (for me was wheat), for two years I didn't eat it in any form or amount, took some probiotics for a about six months, and now I'm back to eating wheat or anything else I want and digestion is all good. Best of luck, thanks for the great videos, information, and inspiration.

[@liberyone5185]

Prayers going out to ya, God please heal him!

[@TheDrumminguy]

Libery One used Prayer. Nothing happened...

[@patrickstephens9211]

That snowblower coupled to the crankshaft of one of your old pickups. very simple on a small block chevy all you need is a 3 bolt flange with a driveshaft and carrier bearing. mount it on a plow frame should be all you need in the winter 2 swipes with it and thats all you will need 👍 machine shop can whip one up real quick something to consider when the snow melts

[@94Hardbody]

Great video !! Sad but want to show u that u make me an others dream of what you have done !! Been looking an trying to lock on to a peace of land like yourself !! Good man .. an a good inspiration !!

[@bernarrcoletta7419]

Sorry to hear about your UC. My cube neighbor was diagnosed with it last year. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Bernarr Coletta thank you!

[@offgridinthepacificnorthwe3210]

Greetings brother, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis back in 2007. I have had several times in the hospital bleeding out. The meds are expensive but they can keep you from having radical surgery someday. Back in January of 2014 I resigned as senior pastor of a local church here in mountains of Oregon because of health related issues. I like to work. I attack every job like a US marine. I think I have had 14 surgeries now. The doc said stuffing the pain from all the injuries and the stress of being a pastor were a bad combination. Unless I wanted to continue to have trips to the hospital bleeding out I would have to make some changes in my life. There is not much we can do to get rid of the pain but we can reduce the stress. Though I did resign being a full time senior pastor back in January of 2014 I have accepted a position as an associate pastor. I do not have the stress of dealing with the pain from the injuries and the senior position. That said I am keenly aware of the signs of the Ucerative Colitis raising it ugly head and am forced to do something I never would do before and that is admit I am not superman and let some things go for others to do. It is better to see some things not done than to do nothing while I am laid up. Finding this balance is one of the hardest lessons I have had to learn. I am faced with it today as I write this. I can always tell when I am doing to much when my body starts to break down. After all dear friend we are not in our twenties anymore. Asking for help has always been hard for me. I know this is just the ugly pride of the self life. I came to the place where I had to humble myself and ask for help. This in the end has turned out to be a real blessing for me, especially my family and many others. May the Lord Give you Grace and May He be your Peace as you find this balance in Jesus Name.

[@SHODGES69]

If it ain’t one thing it’s another. Take it easy. Your family needs you well and around. Good luck with the the projects.

[@jodyderuiter]

Thank you for sharing. I’m going to pass this video on to my mom. She has the same diagnosis.

[@ckm-mkc]

You can use a hydraulic motor to power the PTO connection. Run a hydraulic pump off either your engine or generator.

[@jmunsamy]

Hope you health improves soon. Would like a series of how the new truck gets rebuilt.happy snow plowing!

[@coydog52]

That snowblower on the front of a truck is exactly what I want to build !! I've seen them out east on pickup trucks and think the same thing , Why not ? Good luck with your design ................... Dave

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Great buy with that snow blower, looking forward to seeing your invention. Just bought a 9712 Valve myself, great motors.

[@terijohnson3110]

It's been a rough winter but the end is in sight! Try to stay focused on getting the house done and family moved in. In the meantime, take your meds regularly! (Can you tell I'm old enough to be your mom! lol)😉 Hope you start feeling better soon.

[@grandmasfavorites]

Take care and I wish you well.

[@donnadonlea5182]

Prayers go out for you brother and your family.

[@donaldhofman296]

I feel for you brother! I had colon problems when I was younger and first married with little kids! I went from 180 lbs to 130lbs!

[@franc3626]

Sometimes you need to be still. Heal. Rest. Your no good to your family if you really hurt yourself or worse. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you and your family.

[@davidturney9813]

I set my faith with yours in agreement for a change for the best in your body, Be Blessed my brother!!

[@wjthehomebuilder]

You mentioned a Cummins in that old Ford.... I've been binge watching cummins swaps for the last week!

[@BillyRoberts]

I am so sorry you are sick, Heath. Hope you get better.

[@outcastprojects6733]

I understand how it gets when you dont feel good ,and have to work.I have a bad stomach as well,I have been on rabeprazole for three years now.I still have a lot of bad days.I enjoy your channel.Seems really similar project wise to my channel!

[@ZaganStoanes]

You can mount the snow blower to the front of a truck and have it work. There are video's of them here on youtube

[@ceeceelindy3385]

I had UC back in 1990s painful stuff. The only cure for me was hot tea . Eventually it was the big operation and becoming the gutless wonder. But today they have better knowledge of the condtion. Hope your pain eases and you ease up on yourself too. Prayers

[@ckbass32]

Saw chaps. Every time. This is coming from someone who grew up using saws (and used them professionally too) who, once, when doing a small tree removal in the back yard, skipped putting on the chaps. I spent the next six years disabled. Even cheap saw chaps are better than no saw chaps. Stay safe out there. Love the videos.

[@mikefedele4521]

Good score on the blower. Snow looks like it will never stop up there! The scenery is gorgeous. Totally worth it if snow is the price of living in God's country then it's very worth it.

[@vivaldi1236]

Thank you for your openness and vulnerability, which is a model for others. I echo Dr. Garrison’s recommendation for a second opinion. Your clearly not a complainer and feeling that your meds offer little relief is a sign that your treatment regimen is not working. While Idaho does not have a University Medical School, please consider University’s of Wyoming, Utah or Montana Medical Schools Department of Gastroenterology. The drive may sound a bit insurmountable; however, it’s your health and wellness on which your family depends. Cedar could pursue the appointment and the drive would be nothing more than what you’ve done in the past. Bless you and your family.

[@OGBOOTSY]

All I know is more water tanks are needed.... All the snow is a blessing....

[@cabrinclarence6274]

Take care of u sirr... Get well super soon and eagerly waiting for you to cross 1 M......

[@megamannn8527]

🤗Best wishes to you and your family 🤗 nobody needs rest before unfixable issues 🤗

[@teo8424]

Just an old man here with a suggestion on health issues I have started last year making smoothies with Kiefer. I don't have any problems as long as I use coffee a cup or 2 in the am lots of KZbin videos on how to make. I use my own goat milk.

[@jesusrobinson213]

Hope you feel better.

[@davemegaw5282]

Great videos and take care of your self and great choice snowblower on the front of your truck will get the job done take care my friend

[@HamHomestead]

Like some of the other comments I have to agree that buy buying old, run down pieces of equipment your creating more headache for yourself and hindering your ability to finish the home. I suffer from this same mindset myself "Oh I can buy this for such a good price.. I cant pass it up" Only to spend countless hours working on yet another project. While it can be fun if you have some free time, it can also lead to many hours of useless stress when you have more pressing projects to finish. I know budgets are always limited so sometimes we have to get what we can afford, but there are times it might be worth waiting and buying something better. Remember your time and health are worth something. Keep up the great work

[@mrs.kittylarou4970]

Pray constantly everyday and be careful out there.

[@hauteswan2541]

Thanks for the ins and outs, my husband and I want to possibly move there but we need to understand what we are up against.

[@amandasimpson8467]

Hope you get better soon my friend do hope you get this house finished for your family the

[@davidburks5178]

I had UC and had to have a total colectomy when I was 20. By the time I was diagnosed, it was too late to do anything to save my colon.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

David Burks they told me I was young, 20 is really young!

[@davidburks5178]

Yes, but I'd had issues since I was 13. Something a Dr. had me do before each meal was take Metamucil in a full 8 oz glass of water. Although it is a laxative, it forms a gel and fills in the ulcers to keep food and waste materials out. It also helped keep me regular. It can also stiffen diarrhea. Always make sure you keep well hydrated.

[@janicevidro79]

My brother was diagnosed 4 years ago. He was 14yo and he has high functioning autism. We limit his red meat, he drinks a celery smooth every morning and nothing with too many spices. Good luck.

[@DIYMechanic1]

You sound tired. But you're making progress. Just don't push too hard, you're no good to anybody broken down and busted! And can I say congrats on the new F-250? That looks like a winner to me! a 12V Cummins in that truck would be really cool.

[@davidj4662]

You need a front end loader up there.

[@eugenepoore3603]

Sorry for your medical problem.Take care of your self for the sake of your family and of course yourself.Try to relax a little and best wishes.

[@robstory173]

Dam that snow is deep

[@dianamallory8535]

My almost 90 year old mother has that. She has had it for years and doesn't take any meds. She controls it with a very strick diet!

[@jenniferrosenberger2549]

Husband had terrible UC. Got off all alcohol, gluten, and processed sugar. Before his body healed from diet he would take a clove of garlic and use as a rectal suppository, replacing as needed. Within 2 days he’d be flare-up free. Since eating clean he hasn’t had any symptoms in over 3 years. As his spouse I was terrified for him. If you haven’t already try removing gluten from your diet. Blessings.

[@Elisrecoveryoffroad]

Know u can put the plow on red truck. Then build up the gray one as your dd!

[@rmontena4583]

hope you can reduce the stress you are creating for yourself and your health improves. Best regards, Rich

[@jimh712]

Good find on the snow blower.. Maybe since you're thinking a Cummins engine swap.. Maybe a transmission with a pto drive Then using a pto pump you could drive the snowblower with a hydraulic motor

[@steinwaymodelb]

That snowblower would be a handful for a good sized tractor. There isn't a pickup out there with a front axle that will support that much weight. There are good reasons why pickup mounted snowblowers aren't a thing.

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

So sorry to hear about the UC. We know how hard it is to be bustin' your butt on the homestead while also dealing with health issues. God knows where we are all at and what's to be done and I see Him give extra Grace to get us through those times - I could tell you many stories. Seems the Lord takes care of you too, such in finding these deals, and protected your leg, giving you the drive, common sense and perserverance to get through all this - and so forth. And when you get down, ...please look up - He has your back. In those situations I'm often asking -- "what is it I/we are supposed to be learning from this? Is there something I am missing; Because I don't want to go down this road again, help me to learn it the first time, and give You all the glory." So rock on - standing on that Rock of Ages !! Prayers and Blessing for your Health my Friend

[@royamberg9177]

Try taking moringa powder. It does wonders

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Take care of yourself brother! And I think you’ll find the snow blower will work much better on fresh snow. If your snow is anything like ours it will become frozen boulders after being plowed to the side. Blowers are more efficient with stuff that’s fresh and not clumpy

[@gregorythomas333]

A friend of mine has UC...and had a surgery that was supposed to fix it...it failed In less than a year she had to go back under the knife to have her almost her entire small & large intestines removed. She now has to use a bag attached to her stomach/small intestine interface for "collection" of her waste. Please...please be seen for this...we want you to be around a while longer...and I imagine Cedar & the kids do too.

[@131dyana]

There are chaps you can wear to save your legs from getting hurt when you use the chain saw. .

[@thefall3551]

Those old blowers were notorious for plugging up solid due to it having no horizontal auger. Best of luck with it.