A Week in the Life- Floating Around In the Middle of No Where 🌊🤠

Join us for a very normal, yet wonderful, week-in-the-life on the water. We'll be sharing updates on our floating cabin remodel project, our pup's exercise routine, Thanksgiving celebrations (cue the banjo!), work life, and more. Thanks for being here, y'all!
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[@scottmmagby7057]

Enjoyed the video. the remodel looks real good. When i get sick i just make an old Hot Toddy. A little apple crown royal and a little honey. A little squirt of lemon juice. Clears things right up!! YEE ! HAW! Mr Brandon is playing the strings off that banjo, Fantastic!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Oooh I needa make me one of those, good idea! just need to get the crown royal 🤔 & heck yea, I thought that banjo was about to start smoking! 👏

[@olderwiser64]

Happy Thanksgiving!! Love watching Iko be her absolutely adorable self. She is just so silly & sweet. 🩷 Thanks for all the great videos. Oh, and you guys are pretty cute too! 😉

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

She’s the best!!! I’ll never not be obsessed with her cuteness 🥹 hahaha thanks!!

[@carlapierle8623]

Happy Thanksgiving y'all!! Glad you had a nice vacation. Those additional windows really do transform the house. It's coming along great! Iko is just adorable! Thank you for the entertainment, Brandon! Sounding good!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww thanks Carla! 🙌🤍

[@judischarns4509]

You guys sure do live life to the fullest. Thanks for sharing with us. I’m enjoying the banjo.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

That’s the goal 🙌 thanks for watching 🤍

[@melanie2846]

Sounds like y’all had a fun trip. Hope you feel better soon. The new cabin is looking great!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks so much!! 🙏

[@sahoyte]

Thanksgiving was very good here on the West Coast too. Land of few lakes and few live aboard houseboats. I love the area where you live. I've only been there twice and as amazed both times. Thanks to both of you for another home spun video of Keeping Afloat with the Jones.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

It truly is a special place!! 🙌 thanks for watching 🤍

[@NancyHowlett]

So happy you got to spend Thanksgiving with your family… and got lots of leftovers, it’s nice to go on vacation but much nicer to come home.. I love watching Brandon play his banjo he is very good… Iko is adorable and has such a fulfilling life she adapted well to the house boat and loves riding into shore for her romp around the lake… take care and God Bless🙏🏼

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Agree with all of the above! 💓 thanks so much!!

[@Pam-ik3zu]

Glad you guys enjoyed your vacay. Love hearing Brandon play.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks so much! 🤍🪕

[@sissylou1973]

I live near you in Candler NC ! I've camped there several times!!

[@alisinwanderland]

Oh no...I am so sorry the weather was so crappiola the week you were here in Florida. That was one of the worst weather weeks we have had here in a few months. So glad you were able to make the best of it nonetheless. Personally, I love the rain and have never been one to be affected by the weather, but days and days of that, non-stop, that whole week, with four fur littles who refused to go potty was a little sad-face. Haha...thank you for providing the Cocaine reference. I had never seen that clip before. Hilarious! Man, oh man, that banjo pickin' is fast, and fun to watch. Loving all the windows you are putting in the house. The views from that place are just spectacular.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

That’s what everyone kept telling us, that we came at the one bad week of weather they’ve had in a long time! 😆 murphys law I guess haha. & omg that video cracks us up every time, just so ridiculous hahaha. Thanks!!!

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@gscott1132]

Hey y’all!! From over here in Athens TN! Just found y’all! Love!!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aw just a couple hours away! 🤝

[@patsymartin3634]

AlwYs enjoy Brandon playing the banjo! The next Bela Fleck!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Oh what a compliment!! 🙏🤠

[@leonagann5161]

I love these every week! The banjo playing is awesome! Hope your cold is better! Give Iko a pet from me! Thanks again for sharing your incredible adventure!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww thanks so much!!

[@vonheise]

Love your videos. You sold our planned visit to the Air B&B, but hope to come camp between Christmas and New Years. Don't have a boat anymore, but if Branden is working any during that time, would love to come by and say hi.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Absolutely 🙌 we will be gone for a day or two to visit family but other than that we’ll be around & the marina will be open, so i’m sure he’ll be working some! 🤝 oh but just remember that particular RV campground closest to us is closed thru the winter - however there are others in the area a little further away. You may already know some of the spots!?

[@teresaslovingcare4444]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Glad you got away to Florida, no matter what the weather was. 😄🦃

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Right?! 🤍 thank you!

[@jonathanpeoples3233]

I always enjoyed running in the Dam Race down there around the campground and Fontana Dam.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

I haven’t seen this happen in the past few years! Have I just missed it I wonder or maybe they don’t do it anymore? I would love to run it!!

[@danamccoy-z5v]

Love you watch the show but I think you should play and sing more.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Seems like everyone always enjoys brandon’s jam sessions huh?! 🙌

[@jamesausbrooks6337]

Noticed when you were making your tonic with honey, you used a metal spoon. Had a beekeeper tell me honey loses some of its benefits when it contacts metal.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

oh how interesting!! hadn’t ever heard that before, Ill have to use my wooden spoon 🙌

[@DunstanW]

Yeahaaa Happy Thanksgiving Week... I hope you are 1:50 feeling so much better... lemme get my 🍿ready for this post vid......

[@DunstanW]

OHHH how the we love "Director Of Fun"oh the many hats we wear😂 .... Sarah I just love that you chose the healthier way medicinally wise, that's always my go to, well that and "Active charcoal" to pull any toxins out... See ya'l all next week 👋🏾👋🏾

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahaha so true. yes, the natural way is always the best place to start at least. Thank you!! 🤍

[@jamesf3538]

Happy Turkey Bird!Mr. Fun Director!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

yeehawwww! 🦃🤠

[@mezanian]

Id love to hear the banjo drifting across the water😊thanks for a glimpse into the lake life❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

It really does sound even better on the water! 🙌 thank you!

[@johnduggins4861]

I really love your videos be interested to find out how much you’re gonna sell this place for

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! I think we will have a good estimate once we get the additional docks built & added. 🙌 excited to continue making progress!!

[@ZwervenmetJuKi]

I love hou Brandon play's the banjo😊👍⚓

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏🤠🪕

[@chrisco2004]

Do they scuba dive at Lake Fontana? Being that it is so deep I was wondering.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

I don’t know of anyone who does it recreationally but we have had a diver go under our house for something we dropped, and we have divers come pick up sunken trash underneath the marina at our annual trash cleanup! Other than that, I’m not sure.. most areas are several hundred feet deep (500ft at the deepest!) so it would be very dangerous & technical diving, not recreational.

[@hotrow69]

You guys seem a little stuffed up, that Florida weather does it every time hope you all get feeling better asap.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Apparently so! 😆 still working on it but we getting there haha

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Lovely episode. Have a great holiday season ❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! cheers 🫶💚

[@markgosser9578]

Hi Brandon and Sarah! You mentioned the campground at Fontana dam…do you know much about the Almond Boat and RV Park? Also have you ever hiked the Tsali trails on Fontana lake? My wife and I scheduled a camping trip there next spring. One more thing is there a problem with Bears? Really enjoying your videos and builds!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hey hey! Yeah almond is down on the other end of the lake from us, we head down to the boat park from time to time but I haven’t seen the RV area! Tsali is awesome! I work out of their boat launch a lot, doing kayak rentals and guided kayaking tours. The trails are great, especially if you’re into mtn biking or horseback riding, but also just in general. lots of loops with various cut-throughs so you can choose what distance works best for you. I have never heard of Tsali having an issue with aggressive bears, but of course there will be bears in the area. As long as you’re following rules with your food storage & all, I wouldn’t worry about that 🙌

[@markgosser9578]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Thanks for taking the time to reply. Yea we will definitely bring our mountain bikes but hiking with our lab is our thing. Looking forward to the trip!

[@anthonywilson2346]

I concur 😮 but still listenable (is that a word.?)

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Makes sense to me! 😆 thanks for the feedback!

[@sarameitner6770]

Always a joy to hear the music, Brandon. Hope you feel better, Sarah. Enjoy!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

thank you!! 😊

[@m.anastasiabucskova893]

You should use a pocket door for the bathroom.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

All of our plumbing & gas lines are in that wall, so we cannot. However I am hoping to put a sliding barn door along the inside of the bathroom wall!

[@melindarains3130]

Really enjoy your videos

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So glad to hear 💓 thanks for watching!

[@jonathenbishop1119]

Great video love the banjo

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙌🤠🪕

[@marthagreenelsh6827]

Happy Thanksgiving 😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Ditto! 🫶

[@keithl6249]

Happy Thanksgiving !

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks Keith!! cheers

[@sherryacox65]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Ditto! 🤍🦃

[@glengodden9659]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Back at ya 🦃🙏

[@edrhodes8227]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🤍🙏🦃

[@richardwasserman]

Shane Caldwell?

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

yesss 😆🤣

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

not to be too critical but the sound with I think its the new camera is real tinny thin and harsh like......

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

I know exactly what you mean! I’ve been thinking the same and am pretty sure it’s user error, me not knowing yet exactly what audio settings to use, rather than the camera’s fault haha. I’ll try to experiment more this week with the settings and get it improved soon 🙌

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

LOL I know nothing about camera sound settings but have seen lots of situations where an external mic is mounted... lots of times they are shotgun style designed to pick up a subject speaking, might not be best for you as you are narrator. I also see a lot of folks using some type of lavalier mic many of which are wireless now. More bulk and stuff I'm sure to deal with though as downside. Perhaps the camera has some type EQ adjustment - what is needed is more low end and maybe a touch less mid. Great channel!

[@Una...]

🌊💙

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jamesbeaman5944]

I can tell it’s getting colder, your cheeks are red. Possibly your cold doesn’t help. Happy Thanksgiving youse two. Stay well. Best, Jim

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Very true 😆 I may not like it but winter is approaching one way or the other. thanks Jim!!

[@TerryFalan]

Hi there S&B from Ontario Canada! We’re so happy that you had a great vacation! Slowing it down a bit like we talked about before. Your cabin flip is really taking shape and is going to look great! Hope you feel better and get over that cold! You guys have a great week, pet Iko for us and we’ll see you next week! T&C!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Absolutely 🤍 thanks so much T&C!!! y’all rock

[@sharonoldham4374]

Nothing better,than good food and spending time with friends and family on this holiday .

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙌💓🦃

[@davestevens4263]

That sure does look like a turtle rock , no imagination needed . Love the banjo music .

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

right?! 🐢🤠 thanks!!