BUILDING Custom BARN Doors All was Going WELL until THIS

[@Rowdymotmot]

I think Hope is becoming the leader of the herd. I really like watching you build the doors. I love the eggs you are getting. They are so pretty.

[@annebiggins3876]

Hope is a foodie and is the first in line at the buffet table. Just love Hope!😺

[@Rowdymotmot]

@@annebiggins3876 She is just too cute.

[@patrickcampbell1621]

Enjoy watching how well you two work so well together

[@nancylitton390]

Hope has become the leader? What a goat!!!! Those doors are beautiful!!! Your love for woodworking shows. Dinner looked so good! Thank you for sharing your journey and God bless.

[@auntmaryspals7978]

I prefer the Garnet Yams to regular sweet potatoes. I wrap them in foil and bake them. The yams are much sweeter and darker in color. Yum!

[@suzanneleblanc1077]

Gina a lot of people are batch cooking, that way they don't have to spend all their time in the kitchen, i love it!

[@kayjohnson3725]

Good afternoon Lumnahs ! #Willow is too funny you measured back door and she peering round corner of barn lol 😂 #Hopeistheboss the goat from Arizona loves the snow! Wonderful animals you have! ! Egg colours are fab! #crazydowgs. It’s very windy here again, in Staffordshire UK 🇬🇧 have fun stay blessed ! bowes in wood add character 😆

[@KRT045]

I admire the quality you have to laugh at a bad situation because when it really comes down to it most things are only minor setbacks or inconveniences. It is easy to get worked up over the small stuff and the little things then turns into a big thing. You set a great example not only for your family but all of us watching as well.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I really love how you made these doors. The Ducks & Moose seemed eagerly happy to see you this morning. When I do my meatloaf, I also add, onion diced, celery diced, green pepper diced, grated carrot like you did, along with my eggs, & if I don't have bread crumbs, I use Quaker oatmeal. I top it off with a picante sauce, put in my crock, or oven. Great looking dinner, Gina. I love yams & beets too. I get tired of mashed potatoes.

[@bobbi543]

Thank you so much for sharing with us and showing us so many new cool things.... I love your content and love that it is a mixture of all kinds of stuff. Love the carpenter stuff. Love the good home country cooking too. God bless you and your family.. and thank you for working so hard to get these videos out to us..

[@HarborHon1]

No matter what the weather, you work well getting everything together. I like it. Loving Gina's recipes. Beets are one of my favorites, along with meatloaf. Thanks for sharing. Bless you all.

[@greensnapper1602]

HarborHon1, Yes She Does !! Think She Should Put Out a Nice Cook Book ! Happy Holidays to You ..

[@susangabourie5973]

Sweet Hope leading the herd. Bless her!

[@virginiareid5336]

Olivia has a good point. One can always take off an extra layer; however, you don't usually have another to put on when you need it. The egg coloration is really nice. Your olive eggers have a rich dark color . God Bless

[@tvcat3665]

Also, if it threatens to rain and you take an umbrella, it won't rain. If you don't take it, it pours. ☺

[@pegpreslar3961]

Morning 🌞🌞. Yes, gaining height for your barn opening is great! Smart planning..! Fantastic doors made to work well for many years. 😊

[@suzisaintjames]

No white potatoes for me. They're a nightshade. So sweet potato is all I do. During the summer, I don't run the oven, so I microwave them. Yummy! ❤🌅🌵

[@kathyjones8656]

Prayers for all 💕

[@marshasmith6320]

I love the egg colors to. Doors look great. Supper looks awesome. I love sweet potatoes with butter and brown sugar. Yummy. Have a great day. Stay warm.

[@vectors2final36]

Al, your positive outlook makes your youtube channel such refreshing refuge from the constant bombardment of negative news in contemporary media. Thanks for sharing!

[@greensnapper1602]

Lumnah Acers, Barn is Coming along Just soooooo Fine !! Cant Wait to see What's Next on the Homestead !! Takes a lot of Time and Hard Work to get a Nice Homestead together ... KEEP Up the Good WORK You 3.. Thank You for Your TIME...

[@gregkahle9046]

Doors are looking awesome. Sweet potatoes are great and good for you too!

[@cynthiat6505]

Because I have systemic candidiasis I can’t have carbs, but sweet potatoes are low in carbs and they make me feel almost normal! Love em! You all get more things done in a week than I have in years! Blessings all over you all.

[@TWROC96]

I don't know yet if Gina is a Jack but certainly you are a Jack- of All Trades. I love how you and Gina are working together on different projects. My granddad was believer in teaching we girls how to use tools to build things or repair things.

[@cathiwim]

TWROC96 Jenny of all trades.

[@deborahmarquez4029]

That ladder action is just awesome....

[@straubdavid9]

Good mornin Moose Crossing .... love my sweet potatoes, especially sweet potato fries! Yes, it looks like you are getting a little snow blowing into the barn ... will be nice to get the doors hung for sure. Was never a fan of meatloaf growing up, but now I love it .... so yes, tastes can change a lot. Nice to see an egg basket full of color .... I think it is only going to get more colorful when the hens get back into full production. Take care AL, Gina & Olivia ...... have a great weekend.

[@jeanh9329]

I just like you guys so much! You work so hard together and you seem so coordinated. I was eating my lunch and watching your video and I thought, they must really love each other to work so hard to build a life together. God bless you guys. Jean from Arizona 🦎🌵🌴🦂🏜🐍🌻🌞

[@chelemichele1524]

Tanner and Hope are too cute... meeting at fence for the morning stare off.... Have a wonderful day 🌻🌻🌻

[@WendyK656]

The door turned out beautiful Al and Gina! It is so funny with Tanner and the Goats! one day Tanner might get the head bunt. Love sweet potatoes! I never like them growing up; but I love them now. Dinner looks yummy.

[@nancykeyser-miller7685]

Meatloaf with carrots, celery & onions make a delicious moist meatloaf.. baked sweet potatoes with butter & cinnamon are AWESOME too!!@

[@tangowhisky14]

After another Election here in Uk it’s good to see some wonderful entertainment. I also think that your doorway looks quite perfect and a stunning finish to the barn.

[@Jkitty7599]

Morning Guys, great to see the doors getting done! Stay blessed and warm!!!

[@jenniferhuff2547]

Good morning; Al, Gina and Olivia. Love the look of the new doors. Hope is leading the herd like she boss. Yesterday I made cabbage roll soup and it was delicious. I have never heard of putting carrots in meatloaf before. Nice way to sneak those veggies in Gina. Much love from Ohio.

[@suannedorman621]

Al, you are quite the Artist as far as the barn doors go. I'm always amazed at how they look when hung. It's obvious you've been doing this for awhile. Dinner looked delishious, Gina. I like sweet potatoes but don't eat them as often as I should. As always, looking forward to the next video.

[@barressugarsweetplace2680]

Sweet potatoes in Louisiana a staple lol. Gumbo and Sweet Potatos,sweet potatoe casserole,fried,fries and list goes on ❤❤ Have a great day!

[@salliebeard1899]

Great job on the doors.👏👍👌 Dinner looks very yummy 👍💖 Sweet tators are the best ever....put some of that maple syrup on it.....or cinnamon.... awesome sauce.....

[@micpern872]

It's unbelievable people can criticize your building abilities. I think you're both wonderful. Just add a coach light to the outside in that extra area with a sensor or a cute wreath or something to show 'those' people. lol I like it alot !!

[@nancywarren608]

I turned out really enjoying Sweet Potatoes. Yep Those eggs are beautiful. What great colors.

[@randysagar5364]

I’ve never seen so much floor work, when you can easily elevate your work.

[@ScottCarlson1965]

They always work harder ,not smarter

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

Hope is so cute , they all are. You could use that room in the barn for storage and finish cleaning out the basement.

[@johnnelson3220]

Great job on the board and batten door. Fine work. Don't you just love the joy of sheetrock screws!! Gina, Al and Livy you are a wonderful, fabulous, terrific family. You are all blessed to have each other. Merry Christmas from the Vineyard.

[@garyfeltus9801]

All ways enjoy the videos. The building of the doors and the whole barn back this summer . All ways fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

Just started watching Blue Cactus Dairy Farm and mention Hope leading out in the cold and she says she watches you and Janell. She said Hope is doing well. At least you give your viewers a good laugh. Although that one was a little close to home. Looks like a meal I would love.

[@janetwithers7427]

The dogs are always so funny. Lots of room for them to run. The different colored eggs are cool. 🎄☃️🎅❄️⛄⛄💖🎄

[@maryclairekalamafoni9524]

The doors are going to be beautiful! It's hard not to get impatient sometimes while watching things come together so slowly. But then I remember what you always say about life being a journey, not a race and then I calm down! Dinner looked very good tonight! Gina caught my attention immediately by serving two of my favorite vegetables, sweet potatoes and beets! YUM!! 🍅💓🍊🍋💛🍐💚💧💙🍇💜

[@terrysadventure1529]

Al you and your family have a happy holiday season

[@Rocketfua21]

Good morning Lumnah Acres family.

[@yearounder]

You do good work, Al, don't worry about the haters or the nay sayers. Your buildings look awesome and I'm sure the nit pickers are just jealous. Keep up the great work and thanks for the videos!! God bless!!

[@patmaier6917]

yearounde; agree!

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good ☕️ Morning Al,Gina & Olivia.

[@Lani911]

Good morning Lumnahs, I'm wondering if those boy goats should eat like the girl goats.... out in the snow. Do you ever have duck eggs along with the chicken eggs? I'm so glad that everything is so efficient in your workshop especially when you're making doors and other projects there. Gina is so comfortable with the tools, always good to have a partner to work with. Beautiful doors, by the way. Gina, that meatloaf looks divine, I know what I want for dinner. Olivia, you've been pretty close with your egg guessing. Have a blessed day everyone 🤙

[@moda78z]

Leilani Anderson-Kaisa The ducks are both drakes/males, so no eggs there

[@milbu2406]

Leilani Anderson-Kaisa Drakes (male) don’t lay eggs

[@Lani911]

moda78z thanks, didn't know they were both males..

[@abuelitacaicedo3185]

They previously had female ducks and I think they will get more in the furure.

[@moda78z]

Leilani Anderson-Kaisa No worries! The females are a brownish color 😃

[@seansysig]

Gina great meatloaf addition of shredded carrots. 2lb. Pork/ ground sirloin loaf usually takes me 1 hour. I add grated onion,Worchestire sauce & tomato paste with home made bread processed into crumbs and 2 Tablespoon milk.

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

Thanks for sharing Al. I was expecting a lot worse from the title, but with that little mishap, all went well. Many blessings from Maine to your family.

[@billpace3001]

It's nice to see happy people being happy. Where has Figero been?

[@thee.c.r.gtherealmoftheunk3717]

Al it's your barn build it to suit you ! Have a great day

[@agnestakacs2059]

Aw its so cute how Hope leads the pack to the hay :D

[@jessless6070]

Wow looks amazing with the snow ❄️

[@craftybeeshomestead1050]

Mainly white but sweet potato is a nice change. Love the colors of the eggs!

[@vaeagle1]

i love all potatoes , but a sweet potato one with butter and cinnamon you can't beat. glue top coming off reminds me of 1 time i was shaking red pepper flakes on my pizza and the top came off , i tried to shake off the mess but i paid for it later lol

[@joyceg6480]

I like the " build as you need " way you are getting things done. The skills you picked up from other jobs are probably better than some college degrees.

[@chrishewie5806]

Always nice to sit and watch your videos..

[@billonthehill9984]

Doors are looking good... The new eggs have a beautiful color to them indeed. As others have commented, the dog seems to have a natural herding instinct. I'm a red & white potato kind of guy personally, however a sweet potato is an excellent treat on some occasions. I noticed the cook gave herself a healthy portion, LOL! Enjoy watching the end of day family meal even if ya'll look like chipmunks eating at high speed! Bill on the Hill... :~)

[@70acres]

I prefer sweet potatoes over regular baked potatoes. And I only use butter and salt. They don't need sugar! We had an ice storm overnight and everything is coated with a thick layer of ice. I bet Tanner and Hope would make great friends, they always seem to want to play with each other. That meatloaf looked awesome! Blessings to all.

[@mihinui]

Miss hope went from being the unwanted baby to being a tough muffin who ain’t afraid of no snow, leading the pack.

[@nancyfahey7518]

I remember Al predicted she would end up the leader of the pack.

[@vectors2final36]

Its awesome to see her thriving

[@gaylec258]

She's either the leader of the pack, or they are using her as "cannon fodder". 'You go first, Hope. See if the coast is clear." Then they watch to see if she gets attacked or eaten. LOL

[@wamblipaytah1600]

She's not even afraid of a border collie 😁😁

[@wamblipaytah1600]

@@gaylec258 That's the leaders job 😁

[@francesbolen257]

Hope is the head goat now! Are you'll going to hatch some Copper Maran and Olive chics? You need some True Blue whiteing for the Blue eggs.

[@patmaier6917]

Really enjoy content today. Only thing I will say negative is I’m never ready for the video to end. Love the doors you make.

[@lindagullage3077]

Me too they just seem to fly by to fast. I love the way you make the doors

[@homesteadblessings8886]

I have tried to like sweet potatoes but don't . Have had them done many ways. I will stick to regular potatoes. I do really enjoy the purple molly. They stay purple even after cooking and are really good for you. God's blessing to you and yours

[@Ray-xv7rh]

Great to see Hope leading the way.. Hope's putting the weight on now :)

[@labasu8056]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. Looking forward to every episode. give olivia a hug from norway

[@SharonKarkara25]

Those eggs are really gorgeous colors! 😍 I like sweet and white potatoes. Your doors are beautiful too! ❤🙏

[@jeffreyrhine1956]

Great to see you saying a prayer before your meal

[@janetepstein9733]

Absolutely love sweet potatoes. Love sweet potato pies over pumpkin also.

[@philarbogast2944]

Goooodmorning homesteader. On the barn door issue. I want you to know I was paying attention when you laid it out and made the comment you were going for the height! Have a GREAT day

[@KRT045]

Phil Arbogast I knew exactly why he did it as well.

[@Lapeerphoto]

LOVE Sweet potatoes with Butter, sprinkle of Brown sugar and chopped walnuts. I never eat white potatoes (blech!) Try sweet potato fries - YUMM

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Lovely video Al, doors looking excellent.

[@dennisgodaire485]

Love sweet potato ... a little maple syrup is nice ... worked with a guy who put peanut butter onto his sweet potato ... thanks for sharing

[@doreenwhitehead1008]

Got my very first Dewalt tool ? At 68 yrs of age! Needed new drill à d am planning on buying some land for low scale homesteading next summer/fall.

[@clivefive4081]

great job

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Can't wait to see the doors up. Sweet potatoes are ok but sure do like the white potatoes.

[@pup734]

I like the carrot in the meatloaf will try it. I like all potatoes and I also like cold beets with onion and italian dressing

[@jdgibs3446]

I'm like you Al. White potatoes first. I prefer sweet potatoes baked in caserole form with finely chopped pecans and marshmallows on top. Lumnah meals are always appealing. Thanks for sharing. 👍🙏

[@patriciausaf9861]

I make meatloaf with shredded carrot too. It's the only way I could get my kids to eat cooked carrots. I really like your idea of using stuffing mix for the bread crumbs too! I love sweet potatoes and eat then often. I usually peel them and slice them into 1/2 inch slices then put them into a casserole dish and sprinkle brown sugar over them and dot butter on each slice and bake until done. I love your videos!

[@cherylwilliams81]

Time for a new bottle of glue! Have a great weekend!💕

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

great job guys!

[@DiggingIntoScripture]

That is a beautiful door!!

[@makapalatrace8385]

It would be neat to get a little creative for the big door on the end. Maybe an accordion door? ‘10 astonishing ideas for garage doors’ on Pinterest. Meatloaf recipe? Great vid.

[@patriciablanton6243]

Olivia has Murphy's Law down pat. Hope has grown in stature over the months. Never thought to use stuffing as bread crumbs, thanks Gina for the new recipe. Al, those are some heavy duty doors. Can hardly wait to see how you are going to make the double doors. If I should need a barn like yours in the future I know the man to go to.

[@gruntqueen]

Oh, Al, sweet potato is so good for you. Goes well with pork. It’s a great change from potato so you'll never be bored. Have you tried planting them?

[@suzanallen9560]

Love sweet potatoes and they are so good for you. They carrots in the meatloaf is a great idea I'll be trying that next time.

[@karencatalano4349]

Never would of thought to make with stuffing,will have to try that

[@slartybartfast3008]

Hope is so brave!!!!

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Sweet potato pie is one of our favorites. Hubby Jim won’t eat uncooked celery but other then that we eat all foods with abandon.

[@imdollyc]

Another day at the homestead...thanks for taking us along.

[@robertlafollette8931]

The doors will be nice. That one with the extra glue you will have to Blast to get it apart, HaHa . Thanks for sharing that with us. God Bless.

[@dusty265]

As always great stuff here!

[@vickiefinn8173]

Hope has sure come a long way from being picked on she's now a leader, good for her!!

[@suzanneleblanc1077]

Those are pretty nice looking doors!

[@3DCHome]

It’s morning now but man dinner really looked good. I could go for some this morning. I just started eating sweet potatoes this year. Their ok. Love mashed white better. Really like the way you make your doors. I will keep that method in mind. Mine have never lasted without twisting but the diagonal backside being full coverage has to be way better.

[@Ompe8]

Those eggs were so pretty!

[@paulhenry4205]

Both! Sweet and regular potatoes. Grew up in Idaho 😁

[@markmclendon8621]

Gina began the song as a reluctant carpenter became a master woodsmith and finished as the meatloaf maven..... cold rain is the worst but any day with a pulse is a good one

[@BraxxJuventa]

Great job on the doors! 👍😁

[@randyinga.155]

love ya'lls supper menu,always something different, i like it !

[@addieanderson2043]

Love sweet potato with maple syrup on it.