BUILDING AN INDESTRUCTIBLE STEEL SHADE STRUCTURE for our container and camper NO WELDING!

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[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Wishing you all a happy Sunday 🤗 Who else loves seeing Nelson back on our land?! 💪❤️ xx, Mr and Mrs A

[@SpeedsterVlog]

Dude, u guys r rocking! Thx for the videos! Alea alea ;)

[@77Angeleyz]

Any future plans for your parents to move there with y’all?????

[@kellybenhart3244]

Hello Nelson. Howabout blueEdy frige ? Great progess Hi DrewDad and Mom ❤

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

@@77Angeleyz don't think they want to 🥰 but they know they are always welcome to visit whenever they wish 😘😘

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

@@kellybenhart3244 we do keep another fridge solar powered by Bluetti in the container, but we use it for drinks for our workers - the biggest problem is the freezer... but it's ok, we're working through it... delayed gratification for the day we get a big fridge 😅🤪🥰😘

[@fernandofigueiredo799]

Hi guys, I'm Fernando living in Australia for over 40 years now, I'm from Portugal Aveiro Águeda and love you show

[@marshamercer876]

Your dad is so knowledgeable and your mom doesnt mind getting her hands dirty. You all are lucky.

[@gafairbanks2434]

It's soooo good to see Nelson's smiling face ! Gotta LOVE him and Andi ! SPECIAL THANKS 🥰 to mom and dad, too! Learn all ya can, son ! Hopefully you can do a town tour day with your parents, that would be very memorable. 🤗

[@rachelfrees1268]

Dad and Mom are the best. Nothing like family. I’m hoping the new home for your trailer will be more comfortable and cooler. Thanks Nelson. ❤

[@sarahmanning525]

I'm looking forward to seeing your camper parked under the new container structure. It's going to be so awesome when it's complete and you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Way to go guys, Drews parents are so helpful in lending their strength and knowledge for working on the much needed tasks.

[@debracooney3428]

It’s great having family to help. Our daughter moved to 123 acres with a small off grid house. They’re nothing I love better is to go and help with whatever I can. Oh ya there’s 2 babies under 2 so watching them so she can do projects is wonderful as well. ❤❤❤❤

[@Camey71073]

What a great episode. I loved watching you guys helping your parents after the hurricane and now, they're helping you guys in Portugal. So amazing. Lots of work done. So many projects, so little time...lol

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

It’s a beautiful cycle, and we are so grateful for their willingness (and true desire) to help 🔄❤️🙏

[@leafgreen9099]

Those cats just love you, Brittany. You must be a fantastic cat parent!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

oooo, thank you!!! they are also fantastic cats 🥰😽😽😽

[@debbielesher233]

Has to be a great feeling each step of the journey getting you closer to moving in…and so sweet that Mom and dad came to help!!❤

[@MatildeMoon]

How happy to see all the family together working and enjoying this hard work in the sun well done Drew and Dad what an achievement always Nelson to rescue and a pat for the cats keep improving your life both see you take care bye again

[@elgringoec]

So familiar, my son and I work the same way building together. We're always bouncing ideas off each other. I leave drawings all over the place that depict designs and visualize assembly processes. And we do everything, starting with original design, from digging footers to roofing and everything in between, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. So yeah it's heartwarming to see the love and respect you two share. You didn't show that side as much during the hurricane cleanup. Of course everyone's mind was blown at that time. Of course we don't HAVE to spend our time helping our kids (and grandkids in our case) but it brings great joy and a feeling of unity which is all important. You'll understand better if you get blessed with a little Drew and/or Brittany. That was fun and creative what you did with the camera clips on Nelson's backhoe.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

thank you for sharing how you and your son share time and work together... it really is special... one of the most special things ❤

[@lidanaude8022]

Your mom and dad is such a help! Great family ! They sure don't mind hard work.

[@user-qr4cw7qj9d]

Nice to have a family that's there for each other. I remember Drew helping out his father with a major cleanup in the aftermath of that Florida hurricane. Now his father is there for Drew. It does the heart good to see a family that's always there for each other.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Thank you, yes ❤️ it is a beautiful cycle of energy and love 🫶

[@mokeebear]

There is nothing worse than the dangers of a wild fire. Where I live (BC, Canada) we are subjected to wild fires every year. Just this past few days a historical town and a provincial park (Jasper - town and camping sites) have been evacuated. So I totally understand what you are doing.

[@pamelarw58]

Drew your Dad is fit & healthy what a workhorse I am so glad you guys are having some quality time with each other! Nelson is back what a legend! "Where there is a Will there is a Way" Nelson makes everything appear so effortless with his excavator!! Love from Australia Britt & Drew & parents!! ❤🐨🇦🇺🍻

[@Lian-pc9gm]

I love how your dad is working with you and advising you in all the technical things. It is very special to have that bond with your dad. Cherish it. My dad also advised and work with me (a girl) a lot. And he also always wore button downs 😉 I miss having him around, especially when we just moved in to our new property. Keep up the good work! Love Lian 🙋‍♀️🇳🇱

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Thank you Lian, he is smiling down upon you right now, reminiscing on all the precious time and projects you two got to work on, and share together... so special 😘✨

[@Marykguise]

Wow, your dad is a wealth of knowledge Drew!! So nice to see you working together. Always great to see Nelson back and doing all the heavy lifting and digging. Excited to see your shade structure done and your camper moved! Love from Mary in SoOC💗

[@anneyday3493]

Nelson is so talented with that machine, I swear he could pick up a pin! Lovely to see the whole family working together!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

He sure is! That’s why he’s our guy

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Amazing progress! So happy for you to have your parents, and Nelson!❤

[@pnwusa]

it's great having your m❤m and d❤d visiting and helping out big time. what a gift. and hey nelson, great seeing you again! amazing progress. continued blessings.🕊

[@kathleenjohnson3645]

I look forward to my Sundays when you post. Great communication between you and your dad. So good to have family. I miss my parents they were so helpful when alive. Love all around. ❤

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

sending you big hugs from us all 😽😽😽

[@brandimarie9381]

I just love seeing Nelson!

[@lynnemac1402]

I love watching your videos and the progress you achieve on the land and in the mill. Drew you are so like your dad, the big smile gives it away. Great progress on the shade structure and getting all those big bags up on the terrace, thanks to Nelson, nice to see him again x

[@anneliesjoss]

Nelson seems like such a sweet, kind human 😊

[@1029tbarton]

I was about to have a panic attack watching Drew crawl into that tight spot! 🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣

[@npete55]

We lived in a RV for 5 years.. I always referred to the oven as an “easy bake” oven! We at least had a larger fridge/freezer, So I sympathize with your “Barbie” fridge!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

😂 thank you for commiserating with me/us 🥰

[@riverflame]

Love that families work together Sustenance for the soul. Enjoy 👋🏻😁

[@healeybob1]

I would add a block under the sagging beam and use construction adhesive to fasten it to the roof. No holes!

[@graze2963]

One thing to considder is bolts and nuts tend to loosen when heading and cooling over time, thats would be a + for welding 😉

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

AS LONG AS THEY PUT A LOCK WASHER ON THEM THEY'LL BE FINE.

[@elizabethsad8023]

So lovely to see your parents helping here. They’re really great, & your work ethic and great example of parenting so well. You’ve all worked so hard 🩵🩷🩵🩷 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🚜🛻🪵🐈🐈‍⬛🐈. Nice to see Nelson back too. Take good care all, hope you have time for some fun all out together too. 🥳🥂🍾🥃🥃

[@stevenhartley1350]

Eucalyptus once dried makes fantastic firewood for cooking and heating. But it needs to be split whilst still fresh and then stacked for at best a full season. Once fully dried it will burn for ages and burns better than oak. If you want to keep those bags of clay as a powder keep them dry. Otherwise if they get wet they will become a nice soft and malleable clay. Probably good enough to make into plates and bowls.

[@ryanminnick2399]

Just a strong suggestion when you are working with steel tube and you're creating bolt up joints you never want to use a bolt to clamp on both sides of the tube the way you're doing it because what will happen is as the wind flexes that roof it'll slowly start to cave in the side of the tubing and then the boat will become loose if you watch the video you can clearly see as you tightened some of the joints you already started to cave in your tubing a simple fix for that you oversized the whole you drill and then buy a piece of steel tube slightly bigger than the diameter of your Bolt and you cut a piece of that tube and put it in your hole preventing your Square Tubing from crushing or you can get a piece of of wood like a 2x4 and cut that to side inside the tube and drill through it to prevent the tube from crushing and allowing the bolts to become loose

[@buydirectusa4954]

Happy Sunday. Amazing you traveled so far from Michigan and where you are now. I'm from Buick City myself. Moved away a long time ago. Lived in so many places. Life is an adventure. Enjoy every moment of it with the ones you love. Shine bright. ❤

[@MosenMasoumi]

it is good to have a happy, healthy and strong dad.

[@hennagal7360]

Dang all this really hard work and forbearance is so gritty 😅 respect to you guys - how wonderful to see the mill have so much cherishing ❤

[@BrianandAor]

I just love this channel. And I love you guys so much. This is one of my favorite channels. And the fact that you get to spend time with your parents Drew is priceless. Joy the memories savor the moments and be in the awe of your life. Namaste

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

We love you kind words and having people like you subbed and watching ❤️

[@ceegee2676]

Your parents are absolutely the best! Can't wait to see the new awning and deck.

[@bohoxplorer840]

Drews Dad is mazing in his forethought on every project, the apple sure didn't fall far from the tree OXOOXO and YES life is all about the giving THX DREWS Mom & DAD OXOOXOOXOX OMGI totally feel your pain.. my camper frig was sunny side I eventually put several sheets of foam core insulation on that whole sunny side to keep the fridge cool and the frreezer from defrosting every hot day. Now that I'm in my funky cool 1967 single wide with two mini splits im chilling and super happy especially in this S Oregon heat wave, temps got up to 108 F . Im so happy you will be comfy cant wait to see the finished canopy OXOXOOXOXO I have to say it again after seeing Britt loving KItties from all of you travles is so many countries.. to see her with her very own passle of kitties is so heart warming,,,true destiny you found your three Kitties OOXOOXOXO

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Stay cool sweet friend! Our kitties are the best and right at home here in our valley now ❤️😻OXOXOXOXO

[@kellyh8347]

Drew-yer a nurses dream with those visible veins!😂😂😂😂😂😂! Great job guys!

[@sandraharper260]

Love you guys! You are so much fun to watch. From Indiana, until next time!

[@mzomy3992]

Awww my folks helped me with my place in California- could not have done it without them - they have since passed but it is a memory I cherish- working with them and them selflessly helping out.

[@lucianozambon8459]

OLtretutto dovete mettere delle grondaie per la racciolta della'acqua. Cambiando la direzione della pendenza del tetto metterete sempre delle grondaie per l acqua e potete mettere dei contenitori nella terrazza sottostante per riutilizzare acqua piovana

[@ErinLogan-x7t]

You're parents are absolute ROCK STARS. No pun intended. Great video Mr. and Mrs. Adventure ❤❤

[@ps6860]

muito obrigado voces por a vossa simpatia e por terem escolhido o meu pais para viver...

[@Susan.I]

Great that Nelson is there to help you!

[@mauricebergevin8337]

Eucalyptus was once used for wainscoting and decorative framing, even varnished, it releases its fragrance for over 40 years...

[@carinep.4520]

Love to see that you’ve cut down the eucalyptus trees…We are in Chile and have the same problem. This said….if the stump and roots are still in the ground…I have to burst your bubble but you will see these trees start growing within the next few months. Here a tree that has been cut down within 6 months there is already about 4 feet of multiple branches starting on the stump of the tree….no wonder why they are s everywhere and they soak up almost all of your water and the oil they produce is highly flammable. Good job today on the mill. Hugs from Chile.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Yes it’s true, they require constant cutting until the buds don’t regrow - it’s not an easy process, but an important one to stay consistent with 💪❤️

[@stevendhaliwal1649]

Great family ethic of helping one another. You help each other because of enduring love.🙏

[@PalmersinPortugal]

Glad to see your project growing, wish you all the best and we will keep watching.

[@MatildeMoon]

Good to have your family specially your Dad to help looking with excitement to see your camper in a cool place in summer under the container structure it will be awesome but hard work Drew worth it enjoy take care both bye

[@lisaguthridge4640]

I love the steps you’re taking to protect the area from fire, but with all the removal of the unwanted trees, are you planning to plant some native trees?? I think that should be done soon so they can start growing into a size that will be beneficial while you’re still living there. ❤

[@MoFlipping]

Nice construction on the container!

[@chadfellers9128]

if you have extra foam panels left it might be a good ideal to put them on before installing the tin, it will keep the tin from heating up to much, condensation control and help with sound reduction when it rains. And if you ever close it in later it just one less thing you will have to do..

[@chantaln6843]

It’s wonderful having your mom & Dad helping out. It’s a blessing 😊

[@rosalindabarrett7508]

Great video, family loves. Kitty is smart.

[@urbanurchin5930]

Have you guys ever produced a video that shows an over-head view of your property boundaries ? It would be interesting to see an outline of what you are working with . Please link a previous episode if you have already released a video showing the property lines . Thanks !

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Our episode on August 4th will give you a great overhead! Otherwise, yes we do talk about them in previous videos but which one is the question 🤔 I should say we own 2 properties, and the first time we see the mill we share the property lines for the mill here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp-zc4KXadGdr7Msi=g_BHDfTf2cqiUnOJ

[@KathyEady-zi7kn]

Great job ❤ love you dad and mom for helping

[@gabygaedecke2411]

HURRAY for: 1. Nelson; 2. Daddi-o; and 3. the Flexx bags. I couldn't work that hard in that heat - you must be exhausted, and constantly dehydrated!

[@cherlgolja5402]

We get rid of all u eucalyptus trees in Northern California! They are such FIRE 🔥 hazards! Don’t feel bad about out cutting them down you have sooooo many of them ! 😮good luck !

[@carlamariaramos3147]

Nossa família ficou fã do vosso trabalho. Vemos sempre que possível. Que o vosso sonho se realize em breve❤️. Torcemos por vocês! Que bonita aventura nos mostram!

[@ivettemillan6128]

OMG. You are so your Dad's mini me.

[@lisalynn9166]

WOW! We are always so excited to see your progress!

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys and parents, good work 👍😁💪👌👏.

[@terivertefeuille6996]

Great video! I look forward to each of them. The only problem is they’re not long enough, I could watch you guys for hours. Shout out to DAD and MOM for all of their help. With love from Idaho, USA.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

More to come! thank you! 😊

[@sandrachristensen7282]

Thanks to your dad for his smarts and engineering skills. What a life saver! You are so blessed to have his help!

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your ingenuity and skill in creating a durable and practical solution using such innovative methods are truly commendable. The way you tackle this project with precision and creativity not only demonstrates your expertise but also inspires others to approach challenges with a fresh perspective. Your dedication to excellence shines through in every detail. And I am Floating Village Life.

[@cherlgolja5402]

You are a image of your DAD😊

[@lindaosuna7259]

ALWAYS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE IMPROVEMENTS :)

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

🤗😘💪❤️

[@elizabeththomas8746]

Family and friends are the best. Thank God for them, especially your Dad helping you.

[@arri78]

either use "thread lock" or double nut those threaded bar connections .. they will come loose !

[@mothermedicinemusic]

Florida girl here - post and fortify that corner of that metal roof. I’ve seen that wind on a few homesteads in your area. It is worth the safety and longevity, noise reduction and Sanity!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Amen! 💪

[@lindadaum9408]

Great video. Family is wonderful!

[@user-ei3ml8jo1s]

That whole structure is attached by only 4 bolts to the container. Looks like they are in a single shear situation too. First they will bend before they break once the wind gets going.

[@annettepilgrim9626]

HAVE A WONDERFUL VACATION DAD AND MOM. SOO NICE TO SEE YOU GUYS. WELCOME BACK NELSON. LOVE Y'ALL

[@sharongaines3043]

In the uk when we ordered any building supplies by the ton they came in those bags. I hope it's much cooler this summer living under your new roof. X

[@dianegriffith3006]

Watching your dad assist you is marvelous Drew. How wonderful to have them there. 👏👏❤️

[@dianegriffith3006]

Will you have solar panels on top?

[@jorgeduarte2360]

Well, well, well, Praia da Rocha, Penta Hotel😮😊😊

[@joblo341]

You missed a trick. You had all of those FREE logs. Even without milling them you could have used them to make a heavy duty lean to over your container: vertical posts, horizontal beams, roof deck. Then covered it with soil as fire proofing. Start grass to make it a "green roof".

[@richardthornhill4630]

Nice to have Dad's help and experience on shading the trailer.

[@jgoo4572]

Some how I think magnet anchors on your container could work as well, if you need more support. Don’t forget the twinkle lights when your shade structure is finished! Looking good!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Twinkle lights ✨ GREAT point!! And we have not been able to find the strength of magnetic anchors here that we’re used to being able to get in the US, we’ve been looking though because they could be useful 💪

[@VictorPMarcos]

Great to see...father and son in tune at work!

[@JudySchwartzHaley]

that shade structure is going to be a game changer. cant wait to see how that plays out

[@peterwilberforce2890]

Structurally it would be better to have slid a wood block into the tubes to stop the walls of the tube compressing inwards thus giving a better joint I notice your tubes are bowed inwards where the bolt go through

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Family power is the absolute best. Also usually the happiest too❤️ Sending love from Oz🐨🐨🦘🦘

[@RobertJones-justplaying-]

I used to wear pinpoint button down exclusively for casual and dress. However, living in sw Florida nothing stays starched. So now it’s Magnum PI floral and cool T’s. Still have some button down just not as many.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

🥰🥰🥰🙌

[@soletteperry3279]

Your projects are well organized. Love watching you folks accomplish so much. I know it doesn’t seem that way to you both! But also love seeing your parents help. ❤

[@hilaryholt3061]

Great to have your parents helping on the projects …can’t wait to see the shade canopy finished!

[@Lonnwriting]

Always wonderful filming

[@mitchsmith4450]

Keep following your dream😊

[@trishlehecka1199]

Make sure you replant new trees asap or you will get mudslides. This used to be a big problem in Canada when they used to cut trees down without replanting. Now Canada has laws requiring replanting to protect the environment.

[@janhjorth965]

You have a lot of faith in the weight of the container being alle to carry all Wind-driven uplift forces, and i do believe that faith is unfounded. The container only weighs 2,5 - 3,5 tons and that may not be sufficient for the uplift forces….make some anchors into the ground…..and strength in your type of construction come from triangles in corners.

[@X2UKeith]

Hey, we were just in your neck of the woods thinking of you! One suggestion, buy or rent a welder for these projects!

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

Yaaa for family and friends. Us

[@trebbneify]

Yay again mom & dad! Family team work must be the best! I wouldn't know!

[@cherylcasey4937]

Good morning. Yes Nelson is always smiling!!!

[@mariamatos9792]

Best wishes, it’s looking very beautiful!🍀💪❤️

[@AlyenasKitchen]

How wonderful to have your dad be such an amazing help with your shelter build and bless Nelson and his digger!! And moving those bags!! Loving that you will have a cooler space to live! So nice meeting your parents! Great learning about the solar too.😊🌸🌺

[@krisgalusha9820]

If you can find a used full sized fridge/freezer, you could put it in the container. Drill slow and use plenty of tap or household oil will extend drill bit life. Other trick is buy more bits than you think you need. Looks great.

[@schwarz1933]

Hey Drew ... to make it a bit easier for you here my experience ... to pre drill measure the cross cutting edge from the target drill bit and take the next higher drill bit you have ... for example a 10mm drill bit has about 2.7mm so take a 3mm drill bit .... you'll be much faster ...