Breakfast to Dinner at Our Off Grid Cabin | Michigan

Spend the day with us at the Cabin! We'll take you along with for our entire day, from breakfast all the way to dinner and everything between. We have one big project to get off the list during this trip, and we'll tackle that today. It's so dry, we aren't allowed to have any open fires, especially the types we like to have burning brush.
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00:00 Breakfast at the Cabin
04:35 Chores and Solar Power Setup
06:16 New Blueberry Plants Checkup
07:25 Massive Out House Upgrades
12:42 Cooling off at the River
14:10 Cooking Burgers on the Grill
17:34 A little friend

[@debbiemusgrove676]

Sorry, I was laughing hysterically when Todd said “This is going to be the best outhouse ever!” You totally deserve to be impressed with all the hard work you both put in.

[@1870s]

After hand-digging that hole for 2+ hours it better be the best one ever 😀

[@senzikal]

I live here. Interesting that it's a getaway for others

[@kittyrichards9915]

When we finish a project we always stand back and admire our work. Every time you go to the outhouse you can sit down and admire your hard work!

[@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267]

Hahaha! I see what you did there 😂

[@andrewhammill6148]

Rachel was out cutting dirt with the lawn mower. LOL.

[@robynearl]

I live in the woods, so mowing dirt is part of woodland life 😂.

[@alystodola]

I love the off grid cabin videos! To me they are second to canning and cooking videos! ❤ also, love how y’all added weep holes to the big tube 😉

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

Hey friends we love watching yawl at the cabin. Like the way you put holes in the pipe, 🤠 God Bless.

[@sharim6802]

I love how you perforated your pipe.

[@tammyjocooke-ov1nw]

That looks a lot more fun than using a drill to get holes!!!!!!😂

[@pmarphotog]

Your weep hole method!!!😂 I am deceased!😂😂😂😂

[@vl8175]

The hummingbird sound was so cool! Y'all are so blessed, take care. I hope y'all have a great vacation.

[@ruthgossett7281]

I wish there were a "love" button to push! You work hard but make it look so easy. I loved watching this episode! Thank you for sharing your days with us!!

[@kellyhawes9293]

I could not love more your target practice method of putting holes in the culvert for drainage. Made me smile at the cleverness and it's good to always practice your shooting skills! I hope you enjoyed your vacation, it sounded perfect to me. Todd needs to find a second kit of fishing equipment to leave at the cabin😊

[@1870s]

i plan on bringing all my fly fishing gear, and just leaving it up there. Don't use it but once a year or so back at home.

[@tibbs4000]

My husband and I don't see eye and eye on everything...but we are closest and get along most when we are in the garden or when we are building something together. Couples are supposed to help one another, as you two model so well!

[@k.p.1139]

I kind felt like I was on a mini vacation with you. Thanks! I needed that.

[@ginnamagda5810]

Oh so peaceful. Enjoy your vacation

[@booksandbreggs]

Oh...such a fun way to put in holes!!! LOVE IT!

[@wandamyers2690]

I grew up using an outhouse. It had two seats, i had a great childhood, wonderful memories

[@user-ck2do7ip6m]

God is reminding us to enjoy his creation for us 🙏 ❤️

[@kbumgarner4537]

I love your method for creating holes. That's how my husband and I would have done it.

[@sharons6290]

I almost fell asleep watching this, The peaceful sounds around your cabin and your creek sounds are great . Now that's a vacation !

[@qkat19]

That's the most bad ass way to add weep holes ever. Your property looks so peaceful and serene, beautiful place.

[@ericaharris6897]

Absolutely beautiful! I was with you all just enjoying the peace and quiet. So relaxing! Thank you

[@awiedevilliers1288]

Keep an extra rod reel and fishing tackle at your cabin very beautiful cold stream should be able to do some awesome fishing very beautiful surroundings will definitely refresh and renew the soul

[@richb.1453]

Love the hole making tool !

[@barbaraslayden2277]

Thanks for sharing your time with us.

[@melissadimoush8196]

What a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing while you’re on vacation. Loved the outhouse project. So resourceful. 👍

[@tracyzabelle]

Love cooking on the grill

[@michaelmayrend313]

Maybe some simple more upright cart with bicycle style wheels for hauling water up the hill? I have not seen anyone do it yet, but what about a small solar pump that does a small trickle all day?

[@tammystutz2311]

I just found you two searching canning videos, and I love your channel!! I look forward to see what you bring to all of us!!😊

[@hillbillyROandD]

I love breakfast for supper!

[@jodimontano4336]

It's like your own private world when you're there.❤

[@joybartlett9784]

My grandfather had a pocket reel he took everywhere. May need to invest in one of those 😂.

[@Suzismart]

What a beautiful space you have!!

[@dianalittle7323]

ENJOY! :)

[@jsmythib]

9:25- were going to add some weep holes! lol I guess you are! Caught me totally by surprise :)

[@debbiealtman5373]

Looks like a fun relaxing weekend

[@joleenpoletti6042]

My dream❤ thank you for letting me be part of your day

[@ermamoy]

What a beautiful vacation spot. Enjoy

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Now that sounds like a good t-shirt slogan: "Sometimes you have to mow your forest." 😁

[@SimplyBethany]

Love love seeing your adventures at the cabin!

[@homesanctuaryliving]

I love this! This seems so peaceful.

[@milliesimmons7252]

I love time at the cabin. I feel like I’m there

[@robingirven4570]

If you rehydrate with warm water and put in the fridge. I do them the night before, shake shake shake, every time you walk by the fridge. That’s my tip 😊 Great job on that outhouse!! Looks like perfect teamwork 🌺

[@liancabastian6732]

Have a wonderful vacation 🙏🏽♥️

[@missysmith9854]

Freeze dried Eggs is 1 tbsp. Eggs to 2 tbsp. Water to reconstitute.

[@cherylmoran5134]

Enjoy your vacation! 😁

[@Michael_1946]

You did a GREAT job on the outhouse.

[@kristylynn4099]

I need an off grid cabin! Thanks for sharing your time with us.

[@enisasefer1074]

So nice and peaceful ❤❤

[@pamschonfarber1041]

I really love when you go to camp even when you work, it never felt like work to me, just one of the things you'd do while camping. I live it with you vicariously. Camping has always been 1 of my favorite things to do. I miss it very much.

[@lindagraff2484]

It's so beautiful and peaceful at your cabin, I bet it smells so fresh too

[@Bonniespckitchen]

If you fall into an outhouse, you could be there for many moons 😅 that was my grandpa's joke.

[@tinafisher]

thanks for taking us along to your paradise, Michigan is a great place to relax and vacation. I envy your cabin, even if you must carry up the water!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Cabin time is always a treat. Local meats are great! I'm glad to find little shops to try while I'm out & about.

[@peggymajerus7531]

What an amazingly beautiful get away home

[@Christine-Mrs.GilliamFarms]

Hello! I just want to thank you for starting me off on my canning journey a few years ago. God bless!

[@scottperry2290]

The job you did on the outhouse was great. Your cabin looks like a great pass to decompress. Thanks for making the video. Look forward to your next ones.

[@patriciawilson6524]

Love the outhouse. Wish my granny had a nice one when I was visiting there for summer.😅😅

[@kittyrichards9915]

You are going to have so much fun this summer you won't ever want to garden or can again!

[@audreystewart3685]

What a great idea!

[@roszcutler9724]

Glad you got away to relax some. Weather in Northeast Connecticut was nineties last week and forties and fifties this week. 🥶

[@bethaspell1827]

Good to relax im sure

[@rochelleallgyer122]

We do the outhouse “bucket” system at our cabin, but with one weekend, it’s full. This is a great idea

[@HonestyIsAVirtue7]

Excellent Video! Full of interesting content! I love the blonde sand there. Amazing how much of that sand is there.

[@JonOffgrid]

Hi there from Brighton Michigan

[@shermdog6969]

That's one of the most fun ways to put in weep holes.😊

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

That piece of tubing you have left you can use as a raised bed for herbs. 🌿🌱❤️

[@stevenwilson1762]

Great video. I use the Farm Dust too. We put it on almost everything...Mrs.Steve

[@cbass2755]

Man…nice job on the Outhouse! Really nice…

[@joanbaggs1915]

I would skinny dip by the creek and wash up there 😂😂😂😂

[@missourigirl4101]

Beautiful place

[@gowest5145]

Looks nice there

[@thetreeoflifegardener4360]

I hope Todd was ok. He is such a hard worker. I was wondering if he charges to teach other men? LOL!

[@Joseph_Dredd]

Wowsers. Where do you both find the energy!!! Homestead at the main home - so much to do..And then a cabin in the woods, where you have to do even more again"

[@1870s]

I'm not sure where the energy comes from, we just keep going. Keeps us young 😃

[@Joseph_Dredd]

@@1870s You know what. Many people who keep "toiling in the garden" as they age seem to stay fitter, healthier an younger than their counterparts who do not. Remaining active is key. And you two must be rushed off your feet!!! Great set up. Really enjoying the videos from across the pond in England... :)

[@teriharman566]

Thank you for sharing. I love the stream tgars where i would be

[@shelly9121]

I've missed you❤

[@wandakelly2173]

Holy Hannah!

[@hollynelson543]

Hi Rachel and Todd😊

[@gloriaelayan9077]

Did I hear them say I slept in till 8 o clock? Bless your Hearts 💕 I Wish

[@1870s]

Yup, at home we're up much earlier.

[@Minnesota_Mama_Bear]

Beautiful 💚🌞

[@bernie6956]

A very nice upgrade to the out-house which should add several years to it's longevity. What was the seasoning you added to the eggs? Thanks

[@quilterjanet]

I remember hearing a guy tell me that at their summer cabin they would spend all summer there and the last thing his mom did before they packed up, she would open 2 pkgs of yeast and dump them in the outhousee. In the spring they would come back to an empty outhouse. The yeast actively ate what was in there. I have no clue is that was true and I can't remember who it was and the fact that it's been decades. Anyway... may be worth a try to experiment??

[@samanthahoffman4647]

I look forward to your videos, especially when you're at the off grid cabin. What was the dust you sprinkled on your eggs? I thought I heard farm or parm dust. I saw that you use steak dust on the burgers. I'm always on the look out for new seasonings to try. Have a great little vacation at the cabin!! Love from California, Sam

[@rainspringing]

Weaver's Farm Dust Seasoning!

[@charlenegrady8781]

Enjoy🇺🇸❤️

[@bbrhody831]

2 tbsp egg to 3 tbsp water

[@davidlund225]

❤❤❤

[@jefflink4671]

Bathe in the river Nice place to get away

[@1870s]

it's mostly all spring fed, super cold.

[@jefflink4671]

That brings back a very fond memory of mine. Yrs ago bowhunting In colorado, we reluctantly bathed in cattle tanks that were fed with mountain water. One commented afterwards, those goose bumps sprang the dirt right off of us, and he was right! But we were thankful for the cleanse.

[@sarahreb1633]

I’m guessing you’re getting a composting toilet!

[@brianczuhai8909]

Do more of those. Looks like a Glock, classic square top frame; recoil light; probably 9mm. - The better bear repellant. Now that you have blueberries by the cabin. Always keep a cheapie fishing rod set and some tackle at the cabin. That’s where those $25 Zebco rod and real sets come in handy. They work.

[@1870s]

I'm just going to bring my fly gear there and leave it. Rarely use it here at home, unless I'm bass fishing - and I can use other gear for those.

[@1870s]

Good guess, G19 MOS 😃

[@brianczuhai8909]

@@1870s Don't forget to leave some polaroid sun glasses. The camera view of the water looked good though. MREs for a day trip fishing work well for lunch/necessities: TP, matches. Just grab and GO things when the fishing is ON!

[@toniastownhousegarden7878]

Do you guys have hummers at the cabin? have you seen them at your house yet? Im near Detroit Metro Airport and they have not made it to my house.

[@cbass2755]

You guys need kids to play and kick that sand back around the tube! 🤣🤣. But it would work!

[@pamelacorkran8172]

Do you add salt to your freeze dried eggs?

[@1870s]

no

[@shirleyjensen417]

❤❤

[@benjaminfields6181]

Where did you get the money to buy the sausage?

[@1870s]

We both work and have jobs.

[@matthewcain2880]

Can you legally live off grid in Michigan? I was to live in Grand Junction MI near South Haven. Ty

[@1870s]

Yes

[@matthewcain2880]

@@1870s do you have to get building permit if you buy land and decide to build a 16x16, tiny home with a compost toilet, and rainwater catchment barrels?

[@brianb0326]

without being specific of course... what area of michigan are you in ?

[@1870s]

our homestead is SE Michigan, our Cabin is NW Lower Penninsula.

[@brianb0326]

ok cool. I have a small cabin and 49 acres in Vanderbilt just north of Gaylord. it is very peaceful sort of what I see your place as. God Bless

[@1870s]

Nice! Hope the fires up there aren't near your place ♥

[@OldCritters]

👍💞

[@kyleparra5536]

let eggs sit 20 minutes...equal parts

[@osiyopeace4634]

Did you see where Biden signed an international agreement that we would stop growing food. Please Stock up on food and grow your own food. Thank you for everything you’re doing to help everyone learn gardening

[@cameronshaw599]

Source?

[@emilykoch4123]

Link please?