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[@rustymiller2855]

Hey mike that's a nice grove of soft woods there. Beautiful with all the snow on them. I'm here in central pa and we only had snow squalls here. Barely even coated my lawn. I was hoping for 2or3 inches. I'm sure it will come soon enough. Great videos mike and melissa keep it up!!!!!👍

[@beccababecrouch]

What a beautiful sight!

[@albarr4760]

Well im 76 from glasgow scotland,,glad started viewing you tube only a few months ago . What a great channel or channels,, love to watch and learn about self reliance etcetera. Would like to thank you mike and your family . For showing me your lifestyle . And the explanations and talks you give. I'm learning a lot,, not bad for an old guy lol , take care al barr

[@danielwietchy1037]

Wonderful....I love winter. Add 30 more inches of snow and subtract 5 hours of daylight and it will look like my back yard here in Fairbanks Alaska. I too have been cutting firewood (standing deadwood) this short afternoon. White (paper) birch / cottonwood / alder. A beautiful 40 lb. Lynx was watching me for a bit. Maybe hoping I'd scare up a bunny?

[@evilbrat5376]

Originally from N.J. but down here in NC since 1966. Loved the snow back home but do not miss it At All Now. Looks great where you are but happy its up there - not here.....yet. Those trees down will give you many many board feet for your projects, now to get them OUT. Have a Day with them.

[@jeffreylane6098]

Thanks for the walk in the woods Mike!👍❤️ Pretty and peaceful!

[@jenslorentzen3894]

Hi Melissa and Mike. I am Jens from Denmark. I have been watching your channel for quite some time now and I love watching your way of living, quite envious of your lifestyle. Denmark isn’t bigger than Pennsylvania, I think your way of thinking is quite like us here in DK, embracing not excluding. What i especially like is your positive approach to life, no BS, you take it as it goes. The way you show your approach family life, the girls, Hunter - all the challenges we all are facing in life. Pad your self on the back, what you are doing is good, positive thinking is a good example for all of us to follow. Can’t wait for your upcoming videos.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good evening Mike, glad you’re able to get out and check for some downed trees during the snow. You’ll get lots of wood for your buildings out of those you showed us today. Thanks for sharing with us on this venture. 👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bobvrnr]

Such a serene feeling riding through the woods after a fresh snow, nothing like it. AWESOME!!

[@johnkeyes6434]

Gosh, the snow is so beautiful. Used to go to school in Minnesota. live in Texas now. Sure miss the seasons and especially snow................... I can see how your 'spot ' is so wonderful....just you and Gods many gifts in every direction....Serenity....

[@marcuswhite3628]

Amen!

[@blunderbuss9927]

Frickin’ BEAUTIFUL!!!! I miss snow so much. I think it’s been about 20,000 years since it snowed here in Singapore, if it even snowed here during the last ice age. Those spruces and oaks you pointed out look ripe for the pickin’. Hope your cold blows over quickly, and you get well soon.

[@realairplane261]

I like winter, though it is a bit long in Northern Most Wisconsin. Working in the snow is at its worst , since everything is always wet. Gloves, pant legs, tractor seat and all make it miserable, but nothing happens on the couch. We had snow in October and it melted and we are snow free now. Cutting those pines will be a good thing and will make interesting interior finish. I approve of this message. Hope it is just a cold Motor Mike. Keep your pipes clean!

[@perryhughey3687]

Great episode today Mike! I love your take on the environment. It is there, it will die, and so it should be used.....rather than left to the bugs! I live in Alabama, and so many companies, (Georgia Pacific, International Paper, etc.), go into an area of semi-virgin timber (hardwoods), mow them down like cutting the grass, then plant pines in their place, and call it, "replacing the forest!" They make commercials praising their replanting efforts! Bull-xxxxx! Down here, they cut hardwoods, and replace it with pines for the pulpwood industry! Paper! They convert forest....into paper! It breaks your heart. Properly managed, hardwood forest......should be harvested, and replaced with "hardwood forest"! My hat is off to you for using, and replacing (by letting nature takes it course) the environment that you live in, and cherish!! Keep setting a great example!! You don't have to replant it....., just let it replenish naturally without commercial interference!

[@ededdy2095]

Thanks for taking us along on your ride. praying for your health and well being. Be blessed and stay safe.

[@MrTrikidiki]

I enjoy the view from up on top. That birthday gift is still paying dividends. One thing you’re not seeing, and we miss that in Texas, it’s cold enough that bugs are dying. 😁

[@tripinapod6697]

That scenery is beautiful Mike. I have only ever seen snow on TV or KZbin, also never felt it. Love it😀

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Where you from?

[@marcuswhite3628]

I remember a new kid in class from Florida & the first snow of the year in CT the teacher let him stare out the windows because he had never seen it before.

[@tripinapod6697]

@@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans Queensland Australia. Now in Melbourne

[@alluchterhand746]

Love your SPOT IN THE WOODS! Cut them and mill them logs, if no good buck up some firewood. Man you got a lot of firewood!!! Snow looks nice. 👊🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rogervatalaro6759]

You have a beautiful place Mike! Winter Wonderland!

[@johnfroese7158]

Thanks for taking us along for your walk-a-bout, and I pray it is only a cold.

[@josephforgione1762]

Nice snowfall for Western Pennsylvania. Up here in Highgate, Vermont we have been without snow. I see you remembered your chainsaw this time. Recently you were out on the trail and you ended up driving over the downed tree. Have a great day. I wish you and your family much health and happiness.

[@johnchandler3042]

Love the quiet in the woods after a fresh snow.

[@johnsadler8637]

Good evening from NC! You really have developed an eye for picturesque scenery from many perspectives. Moving, panning, aerial looking down, low looking up, scanning up, and I’m not sure I got them all. If there were awards for homemade cinematography, I’d nominate your intros. Thanks for going to the extra work, especially for those drone shots. Awesome. Re the wood - I think you showed us a couple winters of logging and more of milling for dead trees in today’s video alone! It will be good to see that marriage of the wood work and the hobby garage. Have a good one!

[@marcuswhite3628]

I second your nomination!

[@ronaldlewis6612]

Mike you and your family are doing a great job. Don't pay any attention to the complainers, there will always be a few, they haven't accomplished anything in life so they are just envious of those who are productive. Would be interesting to see some of these folks property.

[@marcuswhite3628]

😂

[@roblong6518]

The drive and walk through the woods is really nice after a snow like that. Beautiful scenery, and so quiet! If you can drop the dead ones carefully, it might pay off, but watch those limbs, they don't call them widow makers for no reason. Hopefully you talking g and walking g in the woods will get a few deer going towards your father- in - law!

[@jackhume4532]

Oh Mike that sure was a festive sort of day for you, and it also reminded me of something that my (now) late parents used to do this time of year, on a Sunday afternoon we would go for a walk in the local park and mum would pick some fallen twigs and some greater reed mace from a pond and would take it home and make Christmas decorations from them, but as you have some snow ❄️ and I have always loved woodland when the snow falls, as the woodland seems to come alive again if only for a short period of time. Hope you get over your cold soon and see you next time.

[@herbward5240]

My favorite kind of snow...a wet clingy that even the smallest branch attracts. The drone shots are a wonderful addition !

[@dylan8285]

Enjoyed you taking us along through the woods its so beautiful. Also Mike most lumber is whats called SPF which means Spruce, Pine or Fir. On those spruce just cut them high and see and if its no good just pile it up to burn or leave for the critters

[@marcuswhite3628]

Absolutely loved the trip in the woods❣️❣️❣️ I remember doing that in the woods in my hometown of Milford CT & even as a kid being awed & humbled by the beauty of the woods with snow and ice. YES!!! That dead wood is GOOD! Thank you for sharing your special place❣️ Marcus from Chesapeake VA.

[@ns4wsm]

Thanks to the tour mike, beautiful place

[@gregj2647]

Beautiful scenery.

[@stevebanas5820]

OH GOD..... PLEASE LET THERE BE MORE MIKE MORGAN'S & HIS FAMILY IN THE WORLD.....IT WILL BE A MUCH BETTER PLACE FOR ALL TOO LIVE....

[@marcuswhite3628]

Amen!

[@axlnixon8955]

I guess it is kinda off topic but does anybody know a good site to watch new movies online ?

[@atticuslangston9756]

@Axl Nixon i watch on flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@connerayden9090]

@Axl Nixon i use FlixZone. You can find it on google =)

[@markpashia7067]

10:45 Nathan would put it on the mill to see what is in there. You might lose some at the top and bottom and even some on the edges, but there is good wood inside. Standing dead does not rot the same as on the ground. I have burned a lot as firewood and it is solid inside if it is standing most of the time. Now if all the bark is gone and the woodpeckers have it looking like swiss cheese, maybe not but yours looks good to me.

[@johnstaub359]

The original Christmas tree, the Norway produces strong, citrusy tips in the spring. They are large, plentiful and a natural choice for infusion or making spruce sugar. The tips are the true delicacy, but the tea is tasty as well. Strong, spicy and buttery, very rich in color and flavor. Another tip for what The Norway Spruce is good for. Also typically good for siding and dimensional lumber found at your home supply store.

[@marcuswhite3628]

That is fascinating! I am going to try to find out more about spruce delicacy!!

[@jameslemon51]

I miss being up north great winters and memories in Waukegan Illinois playing football with Danny Marino fall 1971

[@ScottyLo]

Love the footage out in the woods with snow covered trees. Kinda peaceful when you are out there. ❄️

[@rogerbamatutz1927]

I'd take those dead trees out regardless of condition. They block some sun and when they do fall they may damage healthy trees. Better that you control the direction. Your spot is beautiful for sure. Congrats on the deer. Those views here remind me so much of my younger years in Western NY. I lived in the woods. Hope you get well soon.

[@briankrouch430]

I loved the walk/ride in the woods. It's just breath taking to see.

[@ptyptypty3]

This video has Earned an EMMY!! beautiful!!

[@tommyordoyne7461]

That snow looks a little wet but a beautiful winter scene nonetheless. Hope we get some snow in January or February in Upstate South Carolina. In regards to the dead trees, if you can get them down safely, I don't think it would hurt to see if some wood is salvageable. If not, you can certainly leave them on the ground to rot. Less widow makers and potential damage to surrounding trees. Have a productive day.

[@istepheniadeluca8531]

Snow covered woods = Heaven on Earth. God's magnificent gift❤

[@marcuswhite3628]

Amen and Amen!

[@marylott3076]

Beautiful.... Enjoyed that outing! Look forward to watching the build with the resources you found.

[@nbragtop]

You have some beautiful woods. Thank you for showing them to us !

[@daletalkington5595]

thanks Mike 4 the walk in the woods

[@jamessingleton311]

That snow looks beautiful all over the property

[@foreverbrownsfan]

While I’ve never owned property like yours to enjoy, I was blessed as a kid to have similar landscapes to explore. My buddies who still live there tell me all the trails are now overgrown or the new land owners prohibit anyone from entering the property. Love that you are sharing this! Keep up the good work, Mike and family - love the channel!

[@john0119]

FREEDOM IN THE WOODS! Wonderful Video 😎👍

[@dougdoris8622]

I just found your channel. All I can say is wow! I am trying to find some land and plan to build on it. This is just the channel I am looking for.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Thanks Doug!

[@russellbowman8051]

Well the snow and Cold weather may put a stop on the concrete inside your building!!👍👊

[@danwilliams4877]

Great share Mike. Thanks. Really nice to see the snow coming down. Bright clear and hot days here in the mountains of Australia as I'm clearing fallen gum trees from my paths. Cheers

[@patricksawyer9030]

Seeing the woods like that makes me homesick! Thanks for sharing!

[@ralphjacobsen1845]

Hope you feel better Mike. All the trees you showed me should be good for your building.

[@jupesterr]

I think winter has finally arrived. It does look very pretty from this side of the world.

[@keystonekid7451]

Hey mike, I’m a forester in PA and yes, that was a Norway spruce. Cut that other dead spruce down and try to get something out of it. If you have any large maple that came down that would make some nice lumber as well. All those spruce will saw up just fine! On those dead ones, like you said 8 to 10ft up there should be some good wood! Best of luck. I’ll send you an email with a pic of the inside of my garage, I did the back wall in old reclaimed lumber that I got off a barn. Looks GREAT! You’ll love that board and batten look! Take care mike!

[@heymakerphd1982]

An Amish sawmiller told me that he could almost always get a couple good boards out of some really ugly logs. For all the harvestable timber you have, I'd recommend renting a small skidder. Lots easier on you, the logs and the woods. Make a log pile in a day or two that will last you months.- For all the dying pine, the state forester said probably a fungus. He said fungicides would help, but expensive. So he recommended plain vinegar sprayed on the bottom (5-6') of the trunk, to the ground, especially where the bark has been knocked off. I've saved 4 out of 7 pines, so far. Couple bucks, some time and a little pump sprayer. Seems gov't workers know stuff.- Love to watch your family interact, - peace, no drama. Blessings.

[@marcuswhite3628]

Don’t forget - they are human. There is some (probably not much or too serious) drama but they don’t show it - & that is what we all want. Good comments!

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Beautiful - Love snow in the forest.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Wow thanks for sharing, you have lots of nice tall, straight trees!

[@DJinOcalaFla]

Hello from beautiful (cold) Ocala (Central) Florida; Debbie here. Thanks so much for sharing such beautiful scenery with all of us; picture perfect! You could use a picture out in the woods there as your Christmas card! It got down to 29 last night here but climbed into high 50s today. Will have another cold one tonight and then it'll start getting warmer here. Love seeing the snow there. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. Hope you are feeling better for sure. #HaveADay #OWTM #OutdoorsWithTheMorgans

[@JimG31547]

Wow the snow looks good in the woods. We had a bit of snow here in Nashville Monday but ground was warm and it did not last long. I measured almost an inch yesterday morning on our deck. It was really cold this morning at 19 degrees but did warm up as day went on. Rain tomorrow and Friday changing to a bit of snow again Friday night. Stay warm and hope you feel better.

[@vdub4201]

sure is pretty!

[@firewoodprovidersnorthwest]

Im glad you have the cold stuff, here in Northwestern Oregon we are just suffering a lot of rain, granted its warm (45 to 50 degrees ) so everything here is normal. Good To See You Mike.

[@rdeanbenson217]

always enjoy your ride alongs! get better and we'll help you winch out that lumber! God bless, hugs around.

[@timberwolflogging8472]

Hey Morgan's looks like a dreamy winter wonderland simple breath taking thanks for sharing

[@ericbiue1384]

Awsome video Mike loved the walk in the woods with the snow

[@dmorgan28]

Mike I would say you’ve got quite a bit of good wood in those trees. But you’ve got to be real careful falling them. You know how that is. All that snow sure looks pretty. Enjoyed the video. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@marcuswhite3628]

Hey - are you Uncle Don?

[@dmorgan28]

@@marcuswhite3628 I might be. Who are your folks ? Ron and Joyce ?

[@marcuswhite3628]

@@dmorgan28 no - I’m sorry, I was kidding about Mike Morgan being related to you. Please forgive me 🥴

[@dmorgan28]

Lol. It’s ok. That would be a good thing to be related to Mike. We are related to some Whites though. Thanks for the response. And by the way you can call me Uncle Don if you want to. lol

[@allenhenry1113]

Yes, they would be a good bunch of trees to cut up. You never know till you get into them if they was or wasnt a good for anything. Down here in Northern Alabama we got a trace of snow. I cut down a red pine it was 95ft high and 35 round at the bottom. Not much taper to it. It had one spot on it were it look like lighten got to it. Funny thing happened though i fell the tree and i didnt noticed the squirrel nest. When the tree hit the ground the squirrel ran out and was giving me hell for cutting his home down!!! Lol

[@marcuswhite3628]

😂😂😂

[@alanswift8805]

I would go ahead and cut the pruce down seeing that the tops are off. You may get more lumber than you think. Absolutely beautiful in the woods, very pretty. Awesome.

[@mikeelwood8626]

Get well soon, Mike. Such beautiful, lush land!

[@BG-vq9fd]

Really beautiful with the snow.

[@jerrypower9957]

Mike I have a mix of pines. The big one's are ponderosa pine . Lumber grade. Beautiful place mike. Can't wait to see what u do in the building, with the harvest pine.

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Mike 🇺🇲 I really enjoyed this video 🇺🇲💯

[@robertmoran9886]

That snow looks so much prettier when you are a 1,100 miles away from it!

[@752brickie]

You are not just a whistling Dixie there! I wish we were

[@oldmanfred8676]

@@752brickie, I will be 1100 miles away at some point.

[@752brickie]

@@oldmanfred8676 good for you !

[@mariemcknight9622]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful video of this winter wonderland! I live in Florida and rarely get to see such beautiful scenery! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@leoc56]

Mike the woods are beautiful with the snow . Don't have a lot of knowledge about the woods and I know its a lot of work but if you cleared and milled what you could of the dead stuff wouldn't that make room for more new stuff to start growing and renew the woods .

[@leeboling3510]

WOW in the woods, in the snow and I am not even cold. Thanks

[@maintenancebynathan2150]

Definitely beautiful.

[@morgansword]

Well with the firewood as a back up, you have nothing to lose by taking out the dead timber. It doesn't sound like this wood will be used in structures that require massive strength so (as in bridge beams)I would harvest them, even the buggy ones as it will cut down on termites that are out there breeding and making it possible to lose all the standing timber. It happens a lot up here in Alaska. The bugs come in on the ships from overseas and migrate out into our forest leaving nothing living in our areas and ready for a forest fire cause they are so dry. I would rather cut one large one and let three little ones keep growing into large trees that will grow much faster once thinned

[@marcuswhite3628]

You make a lot of sense!

[@ranger6x660]

I’d definitely try cutting the dead pines. My favorite woods is the ones with pines. They don’t let the undergrowth develope. We got 22” of heavy wet snow out of this last storm. Lots of limbs and small trees down.

[@markjones4090]

Enjoyed the tour through your snow covered property Mike. I woke up to a light covering of snow yesterday morning, crazy that we are a couple of days into summer.

[@jamesthompson5722]

Nice to ride along to see the woods in the snow. Stay healthy Mike!

[@dagwood1327]

I do the same thing as you in the woods. Oh there’s a deer... look at that huge cedar, and that walnut and that oak and that ash is down and the poplar is dead and that pine is huge...

[@troywood5686]

You are truly blessed to be able to roam that land and a great keeper.

[@piledriver141]

Mike build a sled. Cut timber to length of lumber needed. Probably haul 6 logs at a time when ground freezes IF turns aren’t to tight.

[@larrymayberry2312]

It's a great blessing to have such resources at your disposal. Love the winter wonderland.

[@donleach306]

Beautiful winter scene, just imagine a sleigh ride with your favorite gal beside you!

[@marcuswhite3628]

That would be Melissa❣️

[@mattandrews6697]

The only time I like snow is if it’s in a setting like this! Absolutely beautiful! Love from Northwest Indiana! 🙏🏻👏👍💗🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jperry3956]

It sure is beautiful there. We have been watching for over a year now and are just now in position that we can comment back. Love the videos, the family and the dogs!

[@marcuswhite3628]

Welcome to the best channel on KZbin!

[@larrygarner6722]

Thanks for the great video. Hope your cold get better real soon.

[@michaelhill8197]

Mike, I really enjoy your enthusiasm and the way you describe what is special to you. Your place and what you do with it, WOW! Michael in Tidewater, Va.

[@marcuswhite3628]

Where in Tidewater? Me - Chesapeake.

[@michaelhill8197]

@@marcuswhite3628 hey neighbor, I'm in NN.

[@marcuswhite3628]

@@michaelhill8197 great channel isn’t it! Wish we had some hilly areas around here - Chesapeake is flat - very flat.

[@joshsilvers3937]

Love the look of fresh snow ❄ We had our first real snow amount 2 weeks ago but didn't stick around by next day it was gone with rain and warm temperatures that came after. What a muddy mess that followed 😳 we just got done with our gun deer season in Wisconsin this last Sunday and i was able to harvest a nice 10 pointer in the first hour of shooting light on opening day.

[@marcuswhite3628]

Congrats!

[@millcrafter3530]

Mike, Get "Cold Eze". I could talk about it for an hour. With it no cold lasts more than 3 days. Without it suffer for 10 days to 2 weeks. Just try it. It is only zinc and costs 4 or 5 dollars. If you try it you will be so grateful that I shared this with you.

[@marcuswhite3628]

I second that! Wish I would have thought to tell Mike that.

[@peterwilliams8596]

Great area to check out for your needs.

[@ronalddean4834]

Hi Mike, the winter wonderland is beautiful. I'd be out there harvesting trees like crazy. I'd be keeping the sawmill going. That is beautiful sight the woods and snow I love it. Thanks for sharing

[@gregmiller2617]

Love the snow in the woods, you’ve got some beautiful property!

[@g.josephthorpe7582]

Your favorite spot is enchanted!

[@ralphjelomono9068]

I would get the spruce. You likely will get some good would and save the rest for outdoor burn fun

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Thanks for the relaxing walk in the woods, Mike! Just what I needed today 🙏💪🙏

[@kevinbernauer9870]

Hope you get feeling better soon

[@markgosser9578]

You will save thousands farming your own trees for interior walls, great job! I built my third house ten years ago and want to build one more to retire in and would love to have your access to lumber.

[@tucksmith8300]

It looks beautiful

[@munched55]

*Hey Mike, as you can see, the spruce holds its branches right to the ground so that makes for some real pretty knotty wood flooring or paneling.*

[@randymorrison6804]

I know it's your property or your mom's but you really should have orange on. Not everyone can read signs. Besides there are a lot of crazy people out there that shouldn't even have guns. Be safe my friend. Enjoyed the ride along. Just purchased our first sxs this past summer, haven't tried it in snow yet. Have a great day.

[@marcuswhite3628]

@@randymorrison6804 Agree!