STORY TIME, WITH BUCKIN

WELL I GUESS ITS TIME WE STARTED TAKIN' A LOOK BACK INTO THE LIFE AND TIMES. OF BUCKIN' BILLY RAY . THIS WAS A TIME IN MY LIFE THAT I LEARNED ONCE AGAIN ABOUT TRUSTING IN A PROCESS. THAT THE UNIVERSE MAKE THE RULES NOT ME .

[@niemi5858]

I'm a day late and dollar short with my comment, but you seem to have a quality that my Finnish mother called Sisu. Sisu is a Finnish concept and cultural construct that is described through a combination of various English terms including stoic determination, grit, bravery, resilience, and hardiness. It is a grim, gritty, white-knuckle form of courage that expresses itself in taking action against the odds and displaying courage and resoluteness in the face of adversity, deciding on a course of action and then sticking to that decision even despite repeated failures. Buckin' my friend you have this in spades and the world is better off for it. Merry Christmas to you and your family, and all of my fellow soldiers of kindness.

[@johnbernstein203]

nieme5858..... your comment above left me breathless and in absolute awe! The English language could not have been any better orchestrated to describe our fearless leader. Thank you dearly for sharing that comment with all of us and have a blessed and Merry Christmas to you and yours. P.S. In your case that comment was better late than never!

[@niemi5858]

You are more than welcome John. I wish you and your family a safe, happy and joyous Christmas.

[@landfillrat7286]

Well said my friend

[@puksrasohchurrun]

niemi5858 what a great comment

[@Finom1]

Very well stated. Definiteness of Purpose and Persistence, a continual second effort.

[@My3Sons]

"Life is so special to me" a quote from Billy Ray. I'm proud of you Buckin'. Most of us have had opportunities or will have opportunities to give up when the going gets to the edge of what we can endure. I hope we all will meet those situations with the same tenacity that you did. The stories are inspiring.

[@snowman6678]

I listened to your story while I was in my workshop. I did not watch, i listened. Thank you for sharing. During your journey, the fire was built during your darkest days and a true testament of mind over matter and how you remained integeral and made a choice to prevail. I'm very interested in the story of Billy Buckin Ray before, during and after your incident with the tree. Its times like these that bring us closer to you and your mission of spreading posivity. We are a messengers of KINDNESS. Thank You. I like "Story time with Buckin" and I'm sure you have lots to share.. FIND YOUR SHINE!

[@brianpiercy6702]

Love your message Snoman. I need to follow your lead -and message- and LISTEN more. Thank you.

[@chadanddyson6200]

Billly you are, a true down to earth, REAL genuine man. I know that KZbin has millions of channels, yours is 100% the BEST of all in my opinion. If this World had a few more REAL men like you, what a beautiful World it would be. Thank you for being you. Love you brother!!!

[@brianpiercy6702]

Now THAT is a kind and wonderful thought, of which I completely concur! Cheers Chad!

[@stevegoldsmith2781]

Brother, you are a fine man and your family is proud of you. Thanks for being an inspiration for others! Rise up and keep your chains sharp and your boots treated.

[@angiepebernat6428]

Watched this while the snow falls in Cedar...thanks for the story my friend. 🎄🎄🎄

[@evernhamanderson]

THIS is why I am part of the Buckin Army. God Bless BBR. Thank you.

[@brianpiercy6702]

Thank you for sharing Buckin'. In 1993 I did 125 days on crutches in the USMC for a 7 place fibula fracture / dislocation + break of the L ankle. Fixation was by way of 14 screws and a plate. When I took my first baby steps without crutches again, the emotion was huge. That feeling of being broken... yep, I can relate. You're never knowing if the ligament damage was gonna gimp you for life... was tough, but like you, with therapy, I did recover. Heck, you recovered so well, you're now the leader of a 15,000+ strong ARMY, and we're SO fortunate. Standing by in Bagram, Sir!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THANK YOU SOLDIER

[@nickdumpsterhanna3689]

Buckin, the amount of positivity you have and promote is amazing buddy, you attack life head on and nothing gets you down, not many people would be able to go through what you have and an accident like that an come out swinging like that, you are truely an inspiration and we as subscribers and viewers are lucky to be able to listen watch and learn from you, looking forward to more stories! Coffee soon?

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YES I MISS YOU YOU LIL' BUGGER, LOVE YA

[@patrickodonoghue1169]

I Love ya brother. Somehow I knew you’d been through something like this without knowing. Life happens. If your lucky enough to learn from it like you have then your winning. I’ve been a firefighter in California for several decades and this last year really challenged me. I just Love to come to your channel and get the positivity you give out. It means so much. Also your epic with a saw so, ya. That’s cool. I let my 3 year old pick out my shirt I wear in the morning. She knows when she gets my “buckin” shirt that I smile. Thanks again brother. Your part of a better society.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

WHAT A GREAT COMMENT ,, THX SO MUCH FRIEND ,,PLS SAY HI TO YER LITTLE GIRL

[@brianpiercy6702]

Patrick! So, so spot-on! What County are you from? When I'm home, I'm basically in Fairfax 20 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

[@patrickodonoghue1169]

hey Brian. I’m in cotati. We are silly close. I’m in fairfax once a week with family. I grew up in Marin.

[@patrickodonoghue1169]

Thomas Lilli Thank you Thomas. Will do!!

[@brianpiercy6702]

Wow that's close, small world. I come home from Afghanistan a week from today. Contractor over here. Contact me at [e-mail].

[@garethgipp222]

Hi Billy and hi to all the Billy army😁a big thank you to all of you for the support on this channel !and the huge support towards Billys channel . Billy you always make my day and as you know you especially make my Grandma's. It's been a great year for your channel and I know that next year it will reach even higher peaks . So like I said before thank you for your heart for sharing your life and for this channel . Love from us all jo , my boys Richard James Max and grandma x hope you have a lovely Christmas x

[@AuctionIndiana]

Gareth Gipp Hello! Great words Buddy Be Happy Be Joyful Be Kind!

[@dolsen1975]

thank you for sharing this Billy!. Please do more of this. People need to hear them all for one reason or a another! KINDNESS

[@vinnylavelle50]

Oh yeah story times a great new feature Billy, keep em coming .👍👍

[@oldder1]

Wow what a insight into your life was fantastic listening to it and I hope when you're ready we will have the privilege of hearing more so thank you. Sadly I missed most of the live feed. Also can I thank you Billy for my shirt and the sticker which will take pride of place in the farm office window to be seen by everyone visiting the farm. I will post a pic of the shirt. A quick question do we still order from the old website or is it best to wait for the new one. Hi and welcome to the new friends joining us your truly welcome. Have a great week folks stay safe and warm and be kind

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HI BOB SORRY ,,LATE GETTING TO THIS, IF ITS OK YOU COULD WAIT FOR THE NEW ON IT IS GONNA BE EPIC THX TO DOUG AND HIS MEN ,,, THX BOBINSKI

[@oldder1]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith morning Billy it's never a problem how long you take to reply just always good to hear from you sir. Yes a massive thanks to Doug and the gentleman for their awesome help setting it all up. OK I will wait for the new website as I have a list of things to order. Love the shirt Mrs bobinski has tried to claim it for her night shirt lol. Anyway happy Christmas to your and yours stay safe

[@larry323]

I love story time Buckin! Keep them coming. Great job! Lar

[@rangerbudduh2477]

Thank you for Sharing your story... I completely understand about attacking life I lost a toe last year and it got me down for a bit... but I got up dusted myself off I left kitchen work and started Tree work and I have never been happier!!! Be kind merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and one love ❤️

[@daviddahl4148]

Awesome story, wish the best for you and your family. All of your videos are really great stuff, thanks for sharing, very inspirational.

[@jasonavery5259]

Well I stirred the coals, the another log on the fire, and sat back and listened the that cool woodsman from BC. Enjoyed it Buckin glad you made it through that time. As you already know these are the things that make us, us. Much love buckin army ,be safe, and be kind.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YES THERE ARE THE THINGS THAT DEFINE US HEY

[@TheBlazad]

Buckin, cheers for sharin fella. I feel i can relate a bit. Bout 6 years back i had a log cabin post come off its spline and crack into my heed. I look at it now with gratitude that im still here and still in the woods but for sure it changed my total perspective on life, for the better. My balance aint returned very well, which does make climbin not as much fun but the flip side to that is its made me more focused on log builds, teachin\Sharin knowledge\Learning and emracin every day. Im lucky. All the best buckin and thanks again!

[@darryls9368]

Loved the story, thanks for sharing your life with all of us. I respect your strength and resolve. Never, Never give up🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@landfillrat7286]

Thank you for sharing that emotion time in your life,thanks for not quitting 🎄!!!!

[@billhigh3217]

Buckin, a very inspirational video. I am going through something similar right now and have been for about five years. I have been waiting literally two years to hear at least part of your story and it was definitely worth the wait. I was a logger in the 80’s so I understand a lot of what you say on your vids. Love this channel and the words of kindness you are promoting and living. You sir are a great man!!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

WOW! BILL ,, THIS IS VERY NICE,, THX FOR THIS FRIEND

[@brianpiercy6702]

Hi Bill, yep, me too on the wait for Story time, and concur, WORTH the wait! Sorry to hear you may be suffering too. Over time, maybe we can learn a little about your journey too. I know many others here would like to hear, and for those like myself who have 15 chainsaws and everything to learn, well, you might be able to help us be a little safer. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.

[@billhigh3217]

Brian thank you for your kind words. I was fortunate to never have been injured in the woods or in the commercial fishing industry as well. My story is about hip surgeries that keep getting infection. I have been battling this since 2012. Thank goodness for wonderful family, friends, and especially for my very caring wife. Just this past summer one of my new hips reinfected and went septic, my kidneys shut down, life fligjted from one hospital to another, it was touch and go there for awhile. Long story short I lived to fight another day and just recently had another hip reimplanted wbich seems to be doing wonderful at the moment. While gking through this I discovered Buckin, he has helped keep my spirits up for sure.

[@brianpiercy6702]

Bill, congratulations for continuing to fight when others may not have had the strength. Sounds like things may be looking up for you. I'm so thankful to have my strong wife too... women sometimes... can't hardly believe how she puts up with what would seemingly kill me if I were without her! Will be watching your comments and thinking about you, stay strong man.

[@edpopkie5719]

Love your story time! Tell more Buckin stories...

[@eugenecarte886]

Love the videos!!! I’ve been going back watching from the start please keep going

[@63DegreesNorth]

Hey Billy, that's a great story. I want to thank you for sharing those insights. Times will come to us all when we can remember to show some of the gusto and strength of character you've shown. We can all do the same when life starts putting the pressure on us, we just have to find it in ourselves, like you did. Very best wishes to you, your family and all our friends here for the Christmas holidays!

[@sellsn01]

That’s a crazy story Billy. My 4 year old Silas is very concerned, I told him is was an accident with a tree and he was very mad at that tree haha. Glad your doing ok after that. Thank you for all you share, and thanks to all the subs out there for being the good people you are.

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

Well,,,, I don't think I blinked at all watching that I've never been so captivated in years, I was up & down all over the place emotionally there. As a survivor of a few accidents & one serious illness I connected with a great deal of it and still laughed with you at the end. Cliffhanger about what the claw said at the time though lol need to wait for that I guess! Chin up Soldiers 😀👍

[@clintrussell]

I was looking aroun d the U-Tubes and just saw a smiling face Named Buckin Billy hahah I said "I got to check this guy out!". Loving the attitudes and warm welcoming! Thanks all =)

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

CLINT ,, THX FOR TAKIN A CHANCE ON US ,,, JUST LIKE THE BANK TAKIN A CHANCE ON ME

[@brianpiercy6702]

Stoked you made it here Clint! Buckin' is the most positive wood sports instructin' comedian there ever was... The guy has showed me countless things, procedures, methods, and safety measures -all while rocking a sense of humor or positive attitude like no one I've ever met. I don't study religion, but this guy and this channel... YEP... these cats on here... The Buckin' Army... ain't never seen nothing like it. Best KZbin experience Ive ever had. Welcome aboard, pull up a round of wood, and watch this dude go... Cheers!

[@tomtownsend2868]

Great video as always Buckin, enjoyed these types of videos and look forward to hearing the story of when you got smashed up. You are a role model for many, your attitude to life is how it should be. Have a good one!

[@Trebormoto]

Thanks for that story , very powerful , almost had me in tears thinking of your experiences . Boy ! So true about taking life by the horns . Its a shame that it sometimes takes a near death experience to wake us up . The key is not to let the stresses of life cloud that clear vision again over time - you've obviously got the key . I broke my leg last year after a motorcycle hit me from behind - I filmed it as I had a head cam - watching it was very emotional 50/50 could have killed me , just luck I didn't - but heck it made me wake up and put life into perspective - for me at 48 yrs old there's still time - keep on truckin Billy Ray - you brighten our days !!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ROB I AM 48 ASWELL WE ARE FAR FROM DONE FRIEND .. LET DO IT , WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER THAN SOLO .. SPREAD LOVE AND LOOK FOR THE OPPORTUNITY THAT IS THERE DAILY TO HELP SOMEONE ,, LOVE ...

[@woos31]

I love the story time pal, we're not invincible nary a one of us and hearing someone talk about the lowest points in their life is inspiring to me. Everyone's situation is differwnt in how it affects them or their loved ones, but man is it ever encouraging to hear about folks beating their own odds and turning things around. Thank you for sharing that Buckin, those things I'm sure can be hard to relive but it's appreciated on my ears for you to share friend

[@mbmcclure3579]

Awesome story! Can’t wait for more logging tales! Glad you bounced back from it. Merry Christmas to you and your family. If you’ve been good maybe Santa will bring you a Dolmar for Christmas haha.

[@cynthiaherr9029]

Well what a great story my friend, I quite like story time it's a reflection of old meets new. We too have made a story just being.The best part is being able to tell it to people that care, I'd love to hear the partying days cause people do some funny stuff,some stupid stuff,and definitely embarrassing stuff ..Oh the memories friends ..The good O'l days ..lol Take care friends and stay warm and fed and most of all kind to one another ..

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

LOVE YOU .. YA CRAZY HORSE GIRL

[@jinman7688]

Cynthia Herr we gonna here some cool stories moving fwd cynthinator! MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@cynthiaherr9029]

We sure will,we got the sneak preview in Indiana ..lol Take care Justin and a Merry Christmas to you as well ..

[@YoungbloodFamilyFarm]

Buckin’ thank you for this story. I’m a new Sub that stumbled across you a few days ago. This story is the motivation I needed. I’ve been riddled with some back and arm injuries that limited most of my firewood cutting last year. I’m done, the fight is on. Keep bringing this great stuff. Always used my Stihl 290 until I was given a Pro Mac 10-10. I’ve used it very little, however you may have me convinced on giving this old saw some bar time, once I get cutting again, thanks again. Joe

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

JOE ... I NEW WHEN YOU SHOWED UP HERE YOU WERE HERE TO STAY , I CAN JUST TELL,,,, DON'T ASK ME WHY , i JUST CAN , I STOPPED ASKIN WHY I ALWAYS NO WHAT TIME IT IS,, AND WHY CERTAIN THINGS ARE THE WAY THEY ARE IT DOES NT MATTER, I JUST NO THAT THERE IS A PLAN AND THAT THE MORE I CAN JUST SHOW UP AND HOLD UP MY END OF THE LOG THEN THATS ALL I CAN DO. LIFE IS A CONSTANT OPPORTUNITY

[@robertcupp3047]

Welcome YB. Hey Buckin has a video about how he exercizes, its amaizing. also there are 3 years of videos that are full of this great inspoiration there are some deep messages in these videos, the reason for this post is if you imagine it you can do it, the only thing that can stop you is yourself, i see better times in your furture

[@YoungbloodFamilyFarm]

Robert Cupp thanks for your encouraging words. Physically I’m on the up swing, always had disc issues, always had shoulder issues, however I ripped my tendon in my forearm this past summer repairing stones on my basement. Since I teach summer is my cutting time. Man did I miss it. Everyone needs an inspirational story once in a while. Buckin’ is like our own wood cutting Rocky.

[@sawsurgeon]

YB Family Farm, (Joe) Welcome to you! So glad you've joined us here. You'll find that you aren't alone here. Many of us have been the walking wounded. As you've witnessed in this video, our leader is steeped in go-getsmanship, a true vessel of positivism. Sorry to hear of your physical complications. We are an empathetic bunch, stick around and read through the comments and you will be exposed to compassionate encouragement. Pro Mac 10-10 huh? Sounds like you are going to fit right in here... I'm quite certain 10-10's serve as a membership card here on the channel! There are three years worth of archives to dig into here, so you should be able to study up whilst binge watching over the Holiday Break! Merry Christmas to You and Yours. Be Kind, Be Blessed!

[@2fast65]

Welcome new subs great video Buckin have a great night to all Merry Christmas and be safe.

[@Nerofalco25]

Buckin, your story is inspirational. I got hit by a branch from an oak in May this year. It landed on me from 5.5 metres up. It smashed me up pretty good. My injuries were by no means as substantial as yours, but I've been carrying multiple fractures in my spine for the last 7 months. I was back trying to work after a month, and I've got to tell you, it was hard! (And still is, everything still hurts) The way I see it. If you can come back from what happened to you, and turn into the fantastic human being you are now, it should be a walk in the park for me. You're an inspirational man. Much love to you and your family! Oh yeah, I'm currently saving up for a Buckin special too! Stay safe.... Rob.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ROB THE HUMAN BODY IS AMAZING ,, BUT I WILL TELL YOU WHAT REALLY PULLED ME THROUGH ,,,AND THAT IS WHAT WE ARE MADE OF .... ATTITUDE , GRATITUDE ,. AND PURE, HEALING POWERS OF THE UNIVERSE , THEY ARE THERE ,, I REMEMBER REACHING OUT TO WHAT EVER YOU BELIEVE IN AND ASKIN FOR HELP , AND THAT WE TOGETHER WOOD COME BACK , AND ALL I HEARD WAS THE THEME FROM ROCKY PLAYING IN MY HEAD.

[@malcommountie4326]

Love your story. Spent six months immobile in hospital with a head injury awhile back. Can relate to your feelings about that. Stay well and happy Christmas to you and your family.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

MALCOM THE HUMAN BODY IS ONE THING , AMAZING ,,, BUT THE SPIRIT IS ANOTHER

[@hd93scooter]

Excellent!! Thanks for sharing 👍✌️

[@gpgstudios9813]

Yeah! More story time! I loved it! I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel. Great channel and community you've got here...cheers Buckin! Oh yeah, and trust me I've already been going through some of you're older vids lol

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GOOD SHOW PAL THX

[@justinblanchard5856]

Hey buddy this video was awesome loved story time i had my ears on the hole time. Happy holidays to all friends and new subs take care

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THANK YOU

[@weldinbiker]

This is great! Cant wait to hear more

[@vwbros3962]

That is a heartwarming story Thank you Buckin

[@timidater4803]

Aweseome story!!!The man upstairs(Whatever name you give him ) has a way to keep us humble!! Ive had a couple of chances to live again in my life!!!!! and feel blessed to still be here!!! youre a good Man Buckin and there is a good reason youre here for us all!!!! this channel helped me so much in my life and i can only imagine how many others its helping! Merry Christmas to you and yours and may the universe be in our favour for all of us!!!

[@richv70]

Love it, start time needs to be a regular series! Bless you and your family Buckin, Merry Christmas!

[@donfrenette713]

Beautiful....and than some

[@MattArquette-go9je]

Your a strong man billy, very inspirational keeps me rolling straight ahead , thanks friend.

[@wade9638]

I feel ya there I was back climbing three weeks after breaking three ribs and collapsing my lung. We are a lot alike my friend. Alot.

[@mcunard31]

Thanks for sharing Buckin' and always spreading the love!! Be kind as always brother!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

WILL DO FRIEND

[@brianfloyd8033]

Thanks for sharing buddy! Appreciate it friend

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YOUR WELCOME MY FRIEND

[@siclmn]

Yes, Billy I so identify with what you are telling us. I have been down to 0 a few time in my life. Lucky for me and for you that we have work that we love and that drives us to get back to it. I will always wonder about the unfortunate ones that don't recover and never get back to it.

[@chadgeorge6770]

Buckin great story glad life worked out for you. Great man.

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Beautiful! !! Bro!!! Focus! !! Is good!!!

[@andrewsarboricultureuk6168]

Thank you so much for sharing Buckin

[@treechildu.s.a1953]

Loved it thanks buckin

[@timothybiondich8114]

Billy you are a great person, I feel as if I really know you. I enjoy spending time with you on "the tube" Merry Charistmas.

[@theoldbigmoose]

Billy this was an important video to me...thank you for making it. Like you and the men that posted below, we have gone through a life changing accident. 1000's of hours on heavy equipment... then that one mistake. Crawled up through the brush to the road to be found 18 years ago... When I returned I was a humbled man, who learned to appreciate, trust and allow others to help me. They helped me to walk again... That accident made me a kinder, gentler, more forgiving man... what a journey. Thank you again brother...

[@jockeydeuce]

Relating to my own life and the lives of others, I always say life is stranger than fiction. That little slice of your life in a "story time" was just straight up entertaining. It brought me a few smiles and thoughtful moments. Thanks for sharing Buckin'. Time well spent.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

JOCKEY THANK YOU FRIEND REALLY APPRECIATE, YOUR TIME SPENT HERE ,, HAPPY CHRISTMAS

[@jockeydeuce]

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

[@nickbeam9180]

I'm so glad your here Buckin! That's all I got to say! One love...

[@dalewinn5686]

awesome story teller. give us more.

[@acdcm9]

Very motovational and inspiring great video buckin

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THX FRIEND

[@joehussey2693]

I'll tell you what Billy Ray, if the rest of the stories are half as good as this one, Bring em on! Your attitude and perseverance are amazing, God bless, good health and success to you and your family in 2018!

[@nickgentry6790]

Thank you for sharing Billy, yes we would love to hear more stories!!!! Merry Christmas to you and the family, including the rest of the bucking army!

[@nicholasryan4315]

Hey buckin I don't usually talk to much but I was truly blown away and I quite like the story time. Glad to see the will power and determination that set you back on track

[@billgreene7456]

Since I subscribed a few short weeks ago, this man continues to impress and amaze me. His heart and tenacity are the real deal. Billy Ray thanks for just being there! You have provided hours of entertaining and inspirational moments! Great!

[@papshemismith2646]

Great story bucking love to hear more merry Christmas to you and your family

[@GregsMowing]

Very interesting story. Glad your life went better after your accident. Hope all the buckin army are well and hope you have a great Christmas. Hello to all the new subscribers. I remember this channel with 4,000 subs a year ago. This is growing with so many great people. Take care!

[@binaural189]

Thanks for sharing! True inspiration. I broke my pelvis after a 25 foot fall from a tree 5 years ago and had a similar awakening.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

OUR WORSE NIGHTMARE , YER THE MAN , YOU CAN NOW SAY YOU FELL OUT OF A TREE , KEVEN THX FOR BEING HERE

[@binaural189]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith you are a great inspiration my friend! Thank you for what you do!

[@Krayziebone456]

Shout out to the new subs and everyone else. Buckin that was very nice and kind and even more graceful than what I though the story about your accident was. Your a true honest funny and caring good hearted man. 👍💯

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THX HOT WHEELS ,, VERY NICE

[@daryl5638]

some times GOD takes us down to show us a better way.

[@johnenglund3496]

Love Story time... Me want more start new playlist... ❤🙋❤

[@clubpenguinwarz]

I loved this story buckin, Really hit a spot with me. Stay safe all.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

OH KOOL THX PAL

[@francoisguindon6123]

Hi Buckin, im happy to listen your story. I had a big concussion in 2014 and physicaly hard but my mind took me 2 years to be on track. Dont stop your kindness. And happy christmas to familly .

[@BrentKimberlyKnopf]

We love story time Buckin’ keep it up, very encouraging

[@johnbernstein203]

.......as we used to say in Vietnam, "you don't really live until you almost die". Good story time and I'm off to bed!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GOOD NIGHT 'JONNY BE KIND'

[@Treeguy444]

loved it Buckin more stories please lol marry Christmas to all

[@marksparkplug7758]

Thanks Billy for sharing !

[@jinman7688]

Buckin...Man you are the best...story time was great...we want more of those in time! Keep up the content and tell Decal to get that website up...kids and i have helmets, hardhats, 4 wheelers, and much more to sticker up. Love u brother stay safe.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YOU ARE WHAT THIS CHANNEL IS ABOUT SIR ,, KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRISE GOOD MAN , YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES.. YOUR DREAMS ARE COMMIN' TRUE I FEEL IT IN YOU

[@cricket1043]

Great story Buckin, love the channel. It's honest, open, and refreshing. And a hoot to boot! Merry Christmas to you and family!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THE CRICKET ,,, HAHAHA HE HE ,, THANK YOU NEW FRIRND AND SOLDIER OF KINDNESS,, YOU TIME HERE IS TRULY APPRECIATED

[@kevintackitt3682]

Your the man buckin your stories are awesome keeping a smile on any one's face that watches

[@codyison393]

man that hit real close my dad had a log pin him between the carriage and a big red oak about 5 ft across blew out his back and messed up a leg when I was 16, doctors said chances of him walking again were slim to none it was hard to watch he layed in bed about 4 months until one day he asked me to stay home from school he asked me to get his old truck and take a ride it took all 145 lbs of me to help him he's about 250lbs 6'2" but we went for that ride it meant a lot to both of us and we're even closer than ever now I'm 23 and dad's back up getting around with doctors still saying he shouldn't be walking. Your story just helps to prove you can't keep a good man down glad your able to do what you enjoy

[@brianpiercy6702]

Cody, I'm sorry 'bout your dad. THANK KZbin for helping all of us LEARN from your father, Buckin', Human, August, Beronek , and every one of the many, many, who have had brutal accidents.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THX SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS

[@wolfsdenenterprisesllc9539]

The purpose of life is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body, but to come sliding in, beat up, worn out, saying DAMN what a RIDE!!!!! I'd say you're doing a pretty good job at it!!!! :)

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I LIKE THAT

[@crjcannon]

That is one of the best ways I ever

[@crjcannon]

That's the best way of looking at life I have ever heard my friend. Inspired. Have a good safe day

[@highflytreeguy1872]

love all your videos man keep them posting !!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

WILL DO THX

[@highflytreeguy1872]

You inspire me to be a better person each and every video... just positive vibes all over brother thanks for the response! !!

[@thenorthener6855]

I shouldn't be laughing...but I am! Haha! I can clearly see the situation in the bank..all broken up, with a walking aid.."Hey!! I need 50 K, gotta buy some logging equipment!! " Well, have to say, the bank man must have seen something there worth betting on :) And here we are, on YT, gettin' to hear the story...Love it! Stay safe and be kind peeps :)

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

OH IT WAS A SHOW MY FRIEND

[@thenorthener6855]

I can imagine it was! I know very well how it is to be smashed up...should have been dead a couple of times, but as my cohabitant says" you're like a cat...you have nine lives..at least!" I guess most of them are used up now..haha!!

[@thewoodmansk5510]

Brother man we love ya. Merry Christmas to you and the family. True blues and new subs the same goes to you friends. Love and be kind

[@oregonbackroadadventures4089]

Great story merry Christmas buckin

[@jimlichiello3241]

I’m in with ya Buckin ‘. Good story and thanks for the motivation and wisdom brother.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

JIM ,, MY FRIEND THX FOR THE TIME YOU GIVE TO THIS CHANNEL , LOVE YA BUCKIN'

[@shipstern100]

Buckin' Billy Ray, you are a very, very lucky person. Many people in your situation would have given up for sure. It sounds like your accident changed your life and made you a more loving and compassionate man. Life is such a precious thing and we all need to treasure each and every day we have in it. You are a good man and an inspiration to us all.

[@andrewsarboricultureuk6168]

Been a testing week for me this week all sorts going on but this video has helped me so so much . I'm feeling very inspired and ready for tomorrow.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ANDREW I ALWAYS LOVE TO SEE YER NAME THX FRIEND

[@ochocobunyonthesmitty1981]

Love it!! Take good people with ya when your doin good!! Chaaaaarrrrrrgggee!!!!! Lol I'm with ya, let's go!!!

[@benvandynhoven2398]

Love the stories keep them coming brother they just add to the character of the whole channel if that makes sense welcome to all the new subs hope everyone has a super spectacular holiday season love from Wisconsin Benny

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THANK YOU BEN

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

BENNY ,, YER AWESOME

[@curtisbolinger3366]

Bucking, thank you so much for the inspirational video! Most people fold if they get a hangnail. So nice to be around a man with courage and tenacity and never-give-up attitude! Looking forward to more stories.

[@AuctionIndiana]

Great Story time! Thank you Buckin!! Fellow Friends(subscribers) Be sure to get after the "Hitchhiking Button" 👍 Welcome to all the are New to the Experience! Dive in and enjoy Be Happy Be Joyful Be Kind!!!!!!☺

[@kevinobrien5120]

Getting through your videos now.Theres so many.your an inspiration Mr.Buckin Billy Ray Smith.

[@garyaasen5999]

Just discovered you a few day ago, big fan

[@canadianboyee]

Buckin’ there isn’t a person around that I’d like to hear some more life stories from!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THX FRIEND

[@Human1337]

Shouldn't have been doing it, but I was doing it =) LMAO Love it

[@Human1337]

Loved the dog walk at the end too =)

[@FishFind3000]

Glad you watch buckin too.

[@bigwazza4271]

🤘Human🤘 GREAT TO SEE ON THE CHANNEL..👍🏼 HOPE YOUR RECOVERY HAS BEEN QUIK AND YOU GET BACK BETTER THAN BEFORE

[@Human1337]

Doing great, recovery is going better than I could have hoped for.

[@bigwazza4271]

🌲Human 🌲 That's great to hear mate 👍🏼

[@rogertanis3504]

Story time is a good thing. I like it a lot. Have a Merry Christmas.

[@benschlacher6131]

I just listened to this story - rewinding certain parts and listened to them again thinking how would I have coped should something like that happen to me. Great things come to good people - the force is strong with you BBR ! Keep rocking and keep channelling the positive life force - we become stronger by helping others- stay well all you good folks out there. Looking forward to the next instalment of "Story Time""

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

MY FRANKLIN ,, THIS MORNIN I AM REFLECTINGON THIS JOURNY ON KZbin , AND YOU WERE AND ARE SUCH A GOOD PIECE OF THIS STORY LOVE TO YOU AND THE FAMILY ... BUCKIN'

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Billy, your story is so much like mine. I was layed up for over a year when I got smashed. But you make up your mind that you are going to get better and you do. Can't believe Bear Claw would leave you hanging when you where in that condition. I would have stepped up and kept the business going so you could heel up and not worry, instead of leaving you hang. Glad you got better!!😁😁 Take care my friend. Love to all!! Your friend Al.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HE WAS IN NO PANIC IT WAS MY DECISION TO BUY HIM OUT IT MADE NO SENSE WHEN TWO PEOPLE HAVE FAMILIES TO FEED , BUT APPRECIATE YOUR MIND SET,, BUT THE OL' CLAW LEFT ME HANGIN' NO WHERE MY FRIEND,, IT WAS MY CALL , I AM , AND WILL BE NO ONES BURDEN,,,, LOVE TO YOU , YA DIRTY OL' LOGGER MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YER HOME IN THIS SEASON..

[@aldredske6197]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith :) Thanks buddy!!😁😁 Take care my friend!! Your friend Al.

[@boomer_bob6493]

I know exactly how you felt when you were at the low point brother. In January of 97 while working on the farm with some machinery a chain let go and I got pinned under a spray rig which shattered my lower left leg and ankle. We lived nearly 60 miles from the nearest medical treatment/hospital, and I ended up being air lifted from that hospital to the nearest big regional hospital. A couple of operations and 15 days later I was back at home and then a further 9 months of treatment before I was fully back to strength. they were hard times. And then in October 2001 while repairing a windmill a block and tackle became dislodged from the top of the 30ft tower and smashed my left shoulder and ruptured 3 disks in my back. It left me a bit messed up physically and emotionally but still alive and grateful to whatever higher power kept me that way. I am not meant to do any heavy lifting or too much bending but like you I just soldier on as best I can. From that I took the stance that each moment is a gift to be shared with love and kindness. I also decided that if what I have learned over the years can help others then I will gladly share that knowledge rather than selfishly take it to my grave. Rob

[@brianpiercy6702]

Thank you for sharing that Rob, and sorry for your brutal injuries. You are yet another who's message I've read and taken to heart: TO BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL. Thank you.