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[@kaitlynh7702]

Glad my dad could help you guys out! He truly is the kindest person alive ❤️

[@BestDamnEDC]

He’s a good’un! Glad we ran into him. 🙌🏻

[@muleskinnerfilms6719]

Wow. I grew up with Buffalo. Not surprised at all by this story.

[@kevinwilliams563]

Taylor this video was way better than any Blade Show content you would have gotten. Refreshing to hear about a family that was so giving and caring about strangers. Thank You for sharing.

[@firepwr21]

Indubitably……!!

[@bethminor8657]

Sean and Sandy are the best! I heard the story from Sandy personally, but loved hearing your take on it as well. God blessed you with one of the best families I know. Thanks for sharing your story and gratitude.❤

[@LittyGangGooch]

Salute!! To Buffalo, Sandy, Jesse and their entire family for being absolute gems. The world could use a lot more people like them. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💯💯💯👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@DrBondpr007]

Great words!!!

[@SZOPanther]

Buffalo and Sandy should be on the yearly Christmas card list!!!

[@robertruggiano748]

Nah they should get a Christmas invite

[@andrewjohnson9449]

Hey Taylor I’m a full time light duty diesel tech, I work on Powerstrokes all the time. I did two 7.3 injector jobs this week actually. The pickup screens on those super duty/ excursion fuel senders come apart pretty often. Whenever you end up doing the injectors I recommend Motorcraft remanufactured injectors or Full Force Diesel injectors only! All other brands I have used are junk. Make sure to suck out all the oil and fuel out of the cylinder before you put the injector back in, if you don’t you risk hydro-locking the motor which is really bad. Make sure to oil the o-rings on the injectors when you are pressing them back in so you don’t roll an o-ring and so it goes in easier. I’ve got a bunch more tips I can tell you about but my thumbs are getting tired! Hope it goes well.

[@Knives101]

Shout-out to Buffalo and his family! This is such a great story about an amazing family coming through in a massive way. Great video Taylor/Joe and great tribute to Buffalo and his family.

[@danielbailey201]

This is by far my favorite video I’ve seen in a long time. Needed a little bump up in my faith in humanity. Good people find each other.

[@jordanmcwilliams5993]

Honestly this was the must compelling and heart felt video I have watched in a very long time, not a long time viewer but hearing this story / experience just makes me want to stay tuned for the next encounter with buffalo and his family if they take you up on that trip.

[@armandcouture4655]

Unbelievable Story!!! I am 48 now and have go on many a road trip adventures including driving across the United States and back during my life’s journey!! The best experiences are the unplanned predicaments that may occur and being surprised by the caring nature from complete strangers who help you out!! The feeling is 2nd to none and gives ya such a warm feeling of appreciation and in turn making you wanna pay it forward to somebody else in need. Thanks for sharing Brutha!!!

[@roymarchant6361]

Wow, in my opinion this takes your channel to a whole new level! It is reassuring to know there are those good people out there. They are far and few in between these days. I always try and help others any time I can. My thought is that you can’t expect someone to help your family if you are not willing to do the same. Pass it forward. Thank you for telling this story! I will have to send you my EDC photo some time. Keep up the good work. I think you have met the ultimate Good Samaritan family?

[@sandyherbert801]

I’ve enjoyed reading all the comments and it was our pleasure being able to help you out!!! I can wait to meet y’all’s families in person💜💜

[@Wheres_Waldos_EDC]

WOW Taylor and Joe! I was emotional just listening to the story, I can't imagine how you guys feel going through that adventure! Life is lived day by day and we need to remember to take advantage of that, carry on my friend!

[@nojoke420]

What a great story! This is what life is all about, people helping each other. It’s not about money or things, but friendships and relationships. I think the best thing about this whole story is that you’ve now got friends for life. Glad you fixed the problem and made it home!

[@briandfaul]

This has been by far the best video I have seen on your channel. Not that there is anything wrong with the other videos, but the message in this video is something we need to hear more of these days. Thank you for sharing.

[@darrylmccorey9646]

That was a incredible experience, what stuck too me was when y’all went to those mechanics, the guys didn’t think 🤔 to look in the fuel tank where the mine problem was, days later after some research and got the truck going again plus y’all meeting these nice people, as they say things happen for a reason, glad everything turned out great for the truck 🛻 thanks for sharing this story 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AtHomeInTheFuture]

Awesome that you got to experience what makes so many Tennesseans so special. Looked over it for years growing up here, but now I realize it’s hard to find such a high concentration of people willing to give you the shirt off of their back. What a story.

[@warwickbourke]

What an absolute bunch of legends!!! It really does restore faith in humanity 🙏🙏🙏

[@Joshwall87]

This truly shows how amazing people can be. Buffalo deserves so much love and hats off to the man for doing this. This is the man that I strive to be and I like to think I can also be there for my friends. Taylor, get that man a good bottle of whiskey and a few cigars and he’ll be happy.

[@bigjake6foot5]

Man, the art of story telling is so beautiful. Thank you for telling the tale

[@tacotots_132]

Wow that’s insane!! So freaking kind! That’s so cool of him to go the extra mile! There are still great people out in world!

[@DavidtheFoodie]

What a great adventure! Good folks needed help and good folks came to the rescue. Glad everyone is ok in the end!

[@EdFromTheBlock]

Everything happens for a reason. You had a divine appointment, Bud. God bless all involved.

[@houstonpeyton]

Came for the truck, stayed for the story. That’s what small town America is about. You saw the bad and the good all in the same trip. Excellent story

[@TacticoolKitchen]

Wow, what a great story! Glad you found some good folks that were willing to help, definitely restores faith in humanity. Funny thing is I had almost the exact same issue on my old F-350 with the 7.3 several years ago. Either way, this trip will give you more longer lasting memories than going to the blade show.

[@Tree_Stabbing_Troy]

I absolutely love these kinds of videos. Sure, Blade Show Texas would have been fun. You would have remembered the events of BST for a while but, you my friend.... had an experience. You experienced kindness, helpfulness and human decency. Above all else, it sounds like you made a friend. I'm a big believer in karma so the next time you drive by someone else who is broken down on the side of the road its your turn to "Do Something Kind For Someone" (DSKFS).

[@mactexas]

I went to the Ft Worth blade show to meet you and look at the blades. God has a way of bringing people into our lives at just the right time. I am sorry I missed meeting you but you were meeting who you were supposed to meet.

[@magnolya8]

Family. Those who are there for you, often magically, unconditionally, be it thru blood or spirit . Truly inspiring. I love stories, blade show just doesn't compare to this. This is Elevated Energy. Thank you to Buffalo family. 🙏 A damn beautiful thing.

[@aaronwidder4458]

WOW! I don't know what to say Taylor! That is true southern hospitality at its finest! Buffalo and his family are pure gems. And as a subscriber to this channel, thank you buffalo! sincerely! for the hospitality and kindness you showed!

[@MisterEye1975]

Knife show would've given you a trip story. Turns out your trip gave you a lifetime story. Odd how life works. Thanks for sharing.

[@bclark11]

Dang dude. What an experience- thanks for sharing. God bless “Buffalo” and his family.

[@sayeednmb]

It’s great to see some great people helping y’all in need. That family does believe in being prepared and helping. Simply awesome.

[@radman9999radman]

I also have a 7.3 excursion. Something about those vehicles always leads to adventure in someway. Your story is amazing. don’t ever get rid of that 7.3.

[@tn_tyler6978]

feels good hearing about some good TN ppl. you were literally down the road from where I from.

[@tennesseebuffalo3926]

Y’all are too kind, THANKS. Remember Life is an adventure not a guided tour!! Bananas don’t make bones and Humpty Dumpty was pushed!

[@Knives101]

You and your family sound like some truly incredible people! The type of people any of us would be lucky to call our friends. Great job being such amazing people and thank you for showing there still are great people out there.

[@stephenstrohacker7863]

Brother, I obviously don’t know you but I feel like you are a friend already. Thank you for stepping up to help some strangers in a time of need. You sir (and family) are heaven sent.

[@bmknifeandtool]

This is so much better than any bladeshow footage you could have gathered. Incredible family, incredible journey...

[@brandonsmith1647]

Great story!!! Love my great State of Tennessee. There are many people like Buffalo across the entire state. Across most of the country. I’ve recently lived all over the state of Florida. I found some more than amazing people there. Sometimes I feel like we are being sold on how bad things are, but it’s experiences like this that show, this is why they call us the “United” States of America!

[@metals_etched]

Taylor, congratulations, you have met and befriended some truly “good people” as my old man says. The kind of people who give and give and give and don’t expect anything in return. This was… Maybe my favorite video of yours. Even though you didn’t talk about EDC gear. When you meet people like this, you come away changed. It makes you want to do for others in the way that they have done for you. I really believe that you are a better person for this experience, and you will continue to realize that over time. I myself have had somewhat similar experiences with people giving selflessly when I have been in need. I’m really glad that, in the end, you all were able to come together to fix your truck. Looking forward to future videos, and please, when you return to “Buffaloe’s” place, be sure to make a video of it and share it with the rest of us. Also, please be sure to let him know how much the rest of us appreciate how he and his family came together to help you out.

[@thequintos3706]

This was your best video yet!!! I started watching your page for EDC ideas but this has to be the best video yet!

[@ericharper1609]

Man, I am sorry for all you both went through, but damn, this was way better than what you would have brought from blade show, I have to believe. Glad it all worked out and that you had someone looking over your shoulder to send you the OG Buffalo. Dude sounds like a one of a kind CAT!! Take care care and keep on keepin’ on!

[@reggieburris]

Fella, this story touched me. I followed you because I just started back buying knives. Just read this story and although those mechanics sucked, the people in Tennesse rallied around you. Great story!

[@EDC_Overland1731]

This is my favourite story of the year, well maybe my favourite that I’ve ever heard. It hits me hard, to know that there are still amazing people like this out there gives me hope for our future. Thank you for sharing this amazing story, I think this is far better than anything you would have filmed at blade show.

[@newt9637]

Taylor This is by far the most favorite video you have done that I have watched ! There is only one word that comes to me while watching it at full length while riveted to your every word….. and that is… Amen !

[@paachi]

Amazing story Taylor. The best memories are created when the trip doesn't go to plan. Mad respect for folks like Buffalo and his family. Selfless and true sense of humanity. I've had something similar happen and my santa who is also now a dear friend, went above and beyond to help me out of the sticky situation. God bless people like these who have the heart to go out of their way and help others in distress.

[@darrylmccorey9646]

Salute to buffalo,Sandy and his family for helping y’all out 🫡

[@juliasrodriguez6437]

Awesome story, glad you decided to share it, kindness in the world should be showcased as much as the discord. And during these trying times it lifts the soul to hear of good deeds being paid forward. People can forget that EDC starts with yourself and what you choose to carry with you into the world everyday.

[@jimhewettjr3730]

I've experienced almost the same problem with my 7.3 Excursion. I've been thinking this might be the issue, but now I'm definitely gonna drop the fuel tank. Glad you met awesome helpful people, and figured things out. Also, as some others commented, this is a far better video/story than a Blade Show video could have been. These things happening suck while they are going on, but make for great stories & memories. Plus you've made some new friends as a bonus.

[@Tackleb3rry]

This is one of my favorite videos you’ve done. What an adventure and you told it so well. 👍🏼

[@RandomFlares]

You were fortunate to discover the real America...I do my best to help folks (if they aren't jerks) anytime I can...Much to my wife's chagrin...I always tell them, to do the same, the next chance they get...Glad your trip turned out to be blessed, even if it didn't start out that way.

[@jakelannetti3128]

That dude is amazing, that’s true kindness right there man. It’s a bad feeling when you’re broke down and stranded and this dude seems like an absolute boss

[@jefferybradford5936]

You didn’t ramble at all. This was a heart felt video to a family of what sounds like just amazing people with hearts of gold. I pray that people see this and realize all is not lost in humanity. Thank you for this video and thank you Buffalo and his family for just being the people they are

[@korgan7779]

Good ol country folk. sadly few and far between these days. while I'm sorry you had car troubles I'm glad you got the honor to meet them!

[@atongs_edc]

This whole experience have thought a lot of important lessons in life to you guys for sure. Deep “lessons” in life. Kudos to Buffalo and his family for doing such an amazing display of hospitality. Taylor, Joe, thanks for sharing!

[@dalebishop7547]

Wow! What a great story! A blessing in disguise if you will! Happy to hear there are still good people like “Buffalo” around!

[@johnkennedy3980]

I was looking to buy a used diesel excursion and after watching your experiences I had to change my mind. I just do not like problems like that so I’m glad I watch your videos

[@2873lonewolf]

This was way better than any knife or edc video. Blade show will be there next year. So glad you and Joe weren't stuck in the hills with no cell service and broken down.

[@ShayneTroxler]

Small world. I’m from Parsons Tennessee. I have lived in Australia for the past decade. But it sounds like you met one of us. The normal person from where I’m from. I’ve been out in the world for a couple decades. I’ve never seen another place like my home town. Sorry you had the shade tree mechanic experience that you had but I’m glad you met some one that took care of you. A genuine fellow from West Tennessee.

[@kevb2785]

Not gonna lie, there are so many great comments below that hit everything I would say. But, I came for the first 5 minutes, figure out what happened, then move on. I stayed for the entire video. This was an amazing video and story! Way better than blade show content.

[@coleporter20]

Edgar Evans is awesome. I have a boat on that lake about 2 miles away. This video was an awesome testament to people helping people!

[@Philhellene1]

I loved this video. I have always believed that the greatest asset America has is its people. Buffalo and his family are the kind of folks that we have in the Pacific North West - chosen family; people with whom you form a familial bond without any of the blood ties and traditions one usually has. To mutually choose to treat people as family over the years makes for a very special bond.

[@jonathansornig521]

Always awesome to hear the stories of the great people that are still out there willing to give the shirts off their backs to help people in need. Great video man keep it up!

[@colinervine650]

Absolutely amazing man! No content you could have got would have been as good as this. Great story and some really amazing and kind people. Thanks for the story 🤘🏻

[@boharrison2393]

Wow... Great story and experience ! It does my soul good to know that there are still people out there who live by those kind of morals.

[@jasonscott6906]

That’s awesome that they were so beyond helpful, God bless those folks and I’m glad you got back home safe

[@ronaldyoungjr.8204]

Taylor, You are correct! There are a lot of good people still out here. I'm not going to go into my whole story but I had a very similar experience coming back from a camping trip and breaking down on the highway. A perfect stranger helped me and my family get parts for my car and get back in the road and home safe. I noticed that you mentioned you gave him the inkosi., I did the same thing. I gave this gentleman my Mini crooked River a knife that I love alot but there was no other way that I could repay him for the kindness that was showed to me and my family who were perfect strangers. Great story man and there's always blade show Atlanta. Ron Young

[@davidebandy1]

Sounds like you were blessed to run in to this great family! What a great example for all of us and definitely gives us something to strive towards. Thanks for sharing this story...... p.s. I would be interested in a Buffalo and family KZbin Channel.

[@omizzy84]

This is such an amazing story. Sorry for the troubles you had with your new (to you) rig but happy to here the great experience it was due to total strangers treating you like family.

[@matthewkeith1180]

Taylor, great story man!! There are still good people in this broken down world. Glad to see ya home. Good luck & God bless

[@williamseay9743]

What an amazing story! You would have forgotten the blade show in a week. You'll remember this week and your new friend forever.

[@michaelmansour6326]

I'm so glad it all worked out in the end Taylor. When we communicated I was thinking fuel the whole time but didn't know what exactly. The whole deal with 3 injectors didn't add up either. Sounds like you met the coolest family in TN. How life can take you on a journey and you left with an amazing experience... and the EX was back up and running great again :) Hope all goes well man! Great Vid and story

[@vladtheimpala5532]

What a great story! Sounds like you’ve made some lifelong friends. Things were looking really bad but they turned out better than you could’ve imagined. I gotta admit, I’m a little jealous.

[@generalesdeath8180]

Thank you so much for making this video. I really needed to hear this. With everything going on in our country right now it's so easy to get swept up in one sides propaganda or the other, it's what it's meant to do- divide us. I've become so cynical lately that I've forgotten what I've learned: Yes there are bad people out there and yes you need to be cynical and weary, but and I can't stress this enough despite the cynicism you still need to stretch your hand out to people because it's the only way we can help pull each other up. There are some truly amazing people out there and you may not always run across them but even you do it restores your faith in what the people of this country can be.

[@KregSteppe]

I love this story...I am from the south and I have met people like that. It is those kinds of people that really make the world go round.

[@stevanaeastwood8059]

Already 10 racks in with repairs on my 6.0. It’s an amazing and terrifying machine to own.

[@gregrudzinski]

Adventures coalesce in the strangest ways sometimes. I really enjoyed your account of all the tribulations and how you successfully muddled your way through a difficult ordeal. All for the best in retrospect and all is well that ends well. Cheers to you, your buddy and the generous host. Well done !

[@georgeclackum9763]

What an incredible adventure! Thanks to Buffalo, Sandy, and family for being great humans!

[@timb4425]

Nice to hear that there are good folks out there. Thanks for sharing.

[@DylanLey]

The real blade show was the friends and people you met along the way!

[@lonestardude6283]

Awesome to know that there is people like Buffalo and his family out there that give like this without expecting any return! This video definitely made my morning Taylor!

[@billymoore4758]

Great video Taylor sounds like you just added to your family with some great people

[@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833]

I started watching this because I have a 2000 Ex (gas) and thought I might learn something. Instead I watched until the very end not caring about the truck at all. What an awesome story.

[@erhon5]

That’s awesome! Glad you made that connection always great to hear stories like this

[@chrisclark5135]

Anyone else scroll the comments to see if Buffalo was here? lol Great vid, Taylor! Thanks to Buffalo and his family for taking care of Taylor and Joe, so he could then inspire the rest of us with an awesome story. Thanks for sharing!

[@sirosis1971]

Good stuff dude. I've been fortunate enough to have been on both sides of situations like that, it's cool to hear your story. I hope you get a chance to pay it forward one day.

[@Wally-lk2yp]

What a great, heartwarming story and a reminder that helping others, even at personal cost, is a worthwhile thing to do😁

[@grymmreaper]

That was an awesome story and experience. Hats of to Buffalo and his entire family. And as they always say " Everything happens for a reason. " and you got to meet a legend of a family. Also, looking forward to videos of you guys meeting with Buffalo again.

[@PowerHungryPerformance]

Glad y'all got it figured out!

[@enriqueponce3939]

Tyler that was a story good enough for a movie or short film. Truly heart warming! Great content that you cannot simply come by every day. Best damn breakdown!

[@sunburnedyankee]

Awesome story, thanks for sharing Taylor!

[@raymondfreeman2791]

Man I have been having trouble with my f150 this past month, and I completely understand the frustration. Bless up to all the help you received, sounds like some really good people.

[@colbyscrivner9676]

You were very lucky to break down in Tennessee. people there are very nice. My parents are both from there and we use to visit every summer from fl and the people there are so much better then they are here in Florida.

[@terryfarmer170]

Awesome video and I am really glad to see there r good people still in a messed up world really enjoy the channel great content 👍👊🏻

[@doghair5403]

Edgar Evins is closer to Nashville than Knoxville by a lot and on the beautiful Center Hill lake. People like that are why I miss Tennessee.

[@jasoncarr5867]

This was an awesome story shout out to Buffalo and his family I can genuinely say I'd love to just shake that mans hand I bet something just as small as that would be an amazing experience he really seems like kind of guy you'll never forget and that says alot about a person theres not to many people now a days that would do the things he did to help someone so god bless him and his family they deserve nothing but the best of luck and I can't wait to see him in a future video.🙏🏻

[@juiceneros]

buffalo and his family will forever be part of yours it seems. it’s good to be reminded that there is still good people out there with good intentions.

[@StropsandStones]

This is hands down the best video you have ever made. Tennessee Santa is the man!

[@internetusername9593]

it is nice to notice how goodness can be infectious as well, inspiring others

[@mrt862]

great story. nice job diagnosing the problem. you must feel proud lol. Great feeling. Buffalo sounds like an absolute champ. Sounds like you had a better time than what you would have if you actually made it to the show. Would have been a unique experience. I think they'll be on your xmas list for a while

[@heycoachmoose]

Thanks for sharing. Great people still exist.

[@brianferrante6531]

This video was a great story. So good I watched twice so my wife could also hear this story of humanity at its best. Thank you for sharing.