Can we fix the only access road to our Off Grid farm? Is the digger up to the task?

[@dweamy1]

For Molly's anxiety, try putting a small t-shirt on her. I did that with my dog and it helped. It should not be oversized and tight enough to feel like a gentle hug. Xx

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much❤️ i will try it x x

[@DreamofaHive]

I can't seem to get your wishlist items to post to you instead of me. This is to buy the anxiety jacket and walkie talkies if nobody has already purchased them xx

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Oh my goodness x x thank you so very much .I don't know why Amazon didn't let you but I will check it out ❤️❤️ thanks again we all appreciate this so very much x x

[@shehazi695]

Poor molly, a tight thunder jacket is one way to help..something you can fashion to wear that is firm fitting and ideally, weighted. Hopefully there will be some relief for her ( and your back) soon 🤗🐕💕🙏🏽

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much x our backs are good now 😀

[@deborahbasel184]

I love the cat image. Well done for printing it onto sellable items. Great idea.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindagage7315]

Always enjoy your video's! Well done both of You! Love to see you happy with your digger Luke!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hi Luke and Sarah, add hydraulic oil to your Amazon list so people can help.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Great idea! Thanks x x x

[@louiseupton3363]

Sarah, as said above, you can put a t shirt on Molly, that fits just enough for her to feel secure. Or wrap her in her favourite blanket. You can also play classical music for her, Dogs who suffer with anxiety, respond very well to it. When idiot people are letting off stupid fire crackers, turn up the volume of the music. Most important though, don't make a big fuss, try and carry on as normal. Tissue salts for stress and anxiety work too. Ask your vet for calming tablets, they will be best. We are trying very hard in South Africa to get fire works banned, they cause such horrific damage. Sending lots of love as always 💗

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I really don't understand fireworks either . Thank you for all the advice Louise x x

[@louiseupton3363]

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife you are so welcome. Please give precious Molly a big hug from me.

[@FiuMcFadyen]

Thank you for another lovely video …. so nice to watch Timmy and Molly on their walks…the sheer freedom to roam their vast home to their hearts content ….very heartwarming to watch.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It makes me so happy to hear this xx Sarah x

[@tamardevane6635]

Luke, I think you have a beautiful voice; keep singing. And well done in sorting out the digger on your own. Great cat picture, Sarah. I will miss the ‘wild’ babies too. It’s incredible what you have done with them!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much!

[@lorrainetreves8364]

Hi to Sarah and Luke, Pepper is getting pretty big!! Luke, for a Chef, your not not too shabby as a mechanic!! I love how you think outside the square, to find a solution. Lorraine Australia

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

😊 thank you, I don't think Pepper is pregnant I think she is probably overweight from being cooped up in such a small enclosure ,I am moving her to the big one today😊

[@nancyspence2965]

Getting road done! Good job finding Peppa!

[@meglange3595]

Sarah, I LOVE the base kitty drawing and the finished work is just gorgeous. What a "lovely" gift for the vet clinic. And great use of it for prints. The departure of the baby piggies is indeed bittersweet. Sad but also a relief for you. I hope you have a good winter with time for more such awesome projects. Luke, YAAAY for Constance!! I'm SO happy for you!! Hope that pin does the trick 👍. Take care you guys!! See you next time. 🍂🍁🌲🥰🌲🍁🍂

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much Meg x x Have a great week ahead ❤️

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hi, Sarah and Luke. Sarah, I love the cat picture that you made of dried leaves. I’m glad that your digger is working, Luke. I can see how much you enjoy working with it. See you two next week❤️❤️

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Carol x Have a great week

[@susanneekelund1309]

So lovely cat print! Hope that Mollys anxiety ease soon ❤️🐕🐈‍⬛🐷🚜

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Susanne

[@projectportugal]

Smashing video guys❤❤

[@melinda5777]

@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife KZbin has not given me a Comment block/box/space so, Under Nick and Andreas it is!❤ I can go on and on about this Video! Andrea is right, "Smashing"! She uses that word alot😅❤. My Timmy and Molly looked so good down at my Retirement Home! I Loved It!!❤❤ I notice in the background a tiny glimpse of a shed or something down there. What is that, if you don't mind? Are you working on my place? ❤❤ I feel bad for Molly, poor girl!! I saw Luke helping Nick with there Concrete job a week ago!❤ Your behind😂😂😂! So happy to hear Luke singing about his big Baby!!❤😊 The Cat pic looks great!! When are you going to move the pigs, Peppa and the twins down to Peppas' and Maggie's house? WOW! I was suppose to keep it short! Oh well! You know me! Oh, happy to hear about your Amazon list! PayPal takes to much! XX. ✝️🙏🙏❤❤🇺🇸🇵🇹👣☘🤗😎💯🎉🎶

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, good work 👍😁 poor molly.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Arjan x

[@barbarakloise6790]

So sorry about Molly she is so smart and sweet it bothers me she is so afraid. I just love her. Poor baby.❤ Talk to the vet about some anxiety meds possibly. There may be an over the counter mmd.She can take that wouldn't be so expensive.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks again Barbara I will definitely bring it up with the vet as her character has really changed and it has been over two weeks now x x

[@carolemattina9869]

I see that most of the people already suggested the hug coat for Molly... i hope you will find one, and really soothe her❤ hopefully before Christmas and new years fireworks 1🤞 Timmy was taking the vogue pose for you... but there wew some doubts in his demeanor 😂😂😂 I thought it was amazing ❤ and Luke looks happy as a kid on Christmas eve 😂😂😂

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

A lovely person just got it for her off the Amazon Wishlist ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolemattina9869]

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife I hope that it will be the solution 🤞

[@darbylongoria8737]

Sara, your picture is beautiful!!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Darby❤️❤️

[@jcampbell100]

Really sorry for Molly. You move to the country for peace and quiet. Love the Timmy pic. very well done. That digger is such a money pit, glad you are getting some work out of it Luke. By by piggies.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Unfortunately Fireworks get you everywhere😂

[@tigercatartist]

Beautiful art work. I guess it helps to have LIVE models who also oversee the quality of the work.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

😂❤️❤️Thanks x x

[@celiapereira5223]

Loved the cat print... stunning ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you! 😊

[@debrashort7621]

Thanks

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you so very much Debra 💖 we really appreciate it X X x 😘

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

Very nice picture of the cat you are a very creative woman and a very happy woman which makes me smile every time I watch your videos you guys are the best always love watching good people take care keep up the good work and most of all be safe😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks you so much for such a lovely Comment x x

[@francesherati8195]

Love the cat print ❤❤❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks you❤️

[@eileenstec7862]

Nick it felt reassuring to see you using the digger instead of hurting your back

[@csilviageo]

Sarah amei o desenho com o gatinho. Os produtos ficaram lindos. Amei o avental.❤❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Obrigada ❤️❤️❤️

[@42apprentice]

pheromone diffusers can help, especially if used before the light goes to quell her anxiety as it gets dark. Also a secure dark place, our old dog loved to go in the shower room with the light off, think the tiles maybe deadened sound. I think changes in dogs ears as they age maybe makes it worse until they get too deaf to hear the fireworks.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much for this x

[@lindapeters9026]

I love your pictures for the vet's office. I bet they will too. Molly is too sweet to be scared by fireworks. Can't they keep them to their own property? CBD oil for dogs may help.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Linda xx We dont know where they came from but hopefully we will never have any so close again xx

[@bohammarberg4072]

Good afternoon !!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@shereechampoux5424]

WOW you did an amazing job job on the cat picture!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you Sheree 😊 x

[@Eddi.M.]

There are dog vest that give them confidence. They are narrow, apparently the pressure on their bodies relaxes them.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Someone lovely on here has just bought Molly just that so looking forward to putting it on her ❤️❤️

[@Ifyouarehurtnointentwasapplied]

They are some happy pigs 😁👏

[@Ifyouarehurtnointentwasapplied]

Sell it now if you don't want to do the slew motor leak hydraulic leaks get worse quickly

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I was hoping I wouldn't have to

[@Lee-yb2zr]

Going to have some more piglets. That song of love they were singing.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

❤️😂

[@mariegallagher4725]

Hi folks, My friends dog Khloe can be like Molly every time it thunders. I look after Khloe when my friend goes on trips. When it thundered last time Khloe was staying I just kept calm and didn't fuss over her too much. I found Khloe calmed down quite quickly. Your response is important too so don't feed to much into Molly's response. Molly will calm down if you stay calm like everything is fine. Hope this helps.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much x

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

You probably already know this but around here on the login roads in order to stop them from getting washed out they usually put a ditch on the high side of the road alongside of it and then they put little tiny dips in the road on an angle downwards all the way down the logging road so when the water runs down the road it runs off the side of the bank it can be a little bit of a pain going through those little tiny dips but it's better than losing your whole road I'm sure you probably already watched videos on roads but just Saying And the way we used to build ditches in my grandfather's farm fields without costing any money was took a lot of time and a lot of work but it was cheap is one rock on one side one rock on the other side and one on top went down the whole field doing that and then he would throw cardboard plastic down old plastic and old cardboard and then fill the ditch back inAnd I tell you I was a teenager and he was like 60 or 70 years old that old fart would outwork me anytime still remember him with his little drippers sweat on the end of his nose🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

🤣🤣

[@question1200]

sending Molly loads of love and good vibes xXx The Cat leaf painting is super!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks 😊

[@soniayoung5097]

I love your cat!! ❤❤❤

[@daffs0]

Wonderful video ❤️😁

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you 🤗

[@chrisjones-ys5zg]

sending you my love xx reassurance and love to molly xxc

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Chris x x

[@chrisjones-ys5zg]

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife thankyou my darlings xxc

[@kristinmcclary7194]

our vet gives us trazadone for anxiety, it really helps calm our 16 year old toy poodle. Hope she feels better soon.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Molly got worse today and our vet gave us some calming tablets for 30 days and see how she goes but she also gave us a trazadone tablet for new years eve

[@lisacraig4585]

Poor Molly❤. Perhaps some past life trauma with loud noises. If the rockets were near, the loudness hurts the dog’s hearing. Panic sets in as she’s looking for escape. My dogs hate fireworks too and cry. I distract them with treats/their favourite cheddar cheese and give them big cuddles. Some times of year are a nightmare for dogs in Portugal. I think you are doing everything right to soothe her.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much Lisa ❤️❤️

[@rijmenammerart1100]

🖐hello you two nice video ... again 👍 clear drinking water🤳 cheers to that one ! beautiful what 🍂🍂🍁🐈🌿🌿🍃 you made for the vet's office 🤗 whit some dry leaves 👍 and a new road to thanks to the big man 💪 and his working 🚜 nice repair doh, let's hope it keeps the time you need it😉... one question... where is that girl , whit one 🟡 and one 🔴 boot ? now there is always a girls whit two 🟥 boots, hope everything is 👌 whit the dog.... 🦴👣 greets from flanders, have a good sunday !

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks x x My Yellow boots tore so unfortunately I can't do that combo anymore 😂❤️

[@LahRasa]

I’m sorry to see Molly struggling but I already see a lot of great suggestions. Let’s hope it will help her. Cat leaf picture looks amazing. Well done. Bye wild babies . Does that mean that Pepper and boys are moving in ?

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

We just moved them in today😊

[@shereechampoux5424]

Lavender oil calms dogs!

[@mariadange06]

🚜👏 Perhaps cleaning all that grime and rust from your engine with some WD40 beauty treatment for the old gal 😊

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I had already removed loads but there's so much 🤣🤣

[@mariadange06]

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife Bit by bit rust free baby ☺️

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

Yeah machines can get pretty gross oil and sludge and stuff I remember I got hired by my a boss that I used to work for him to service RV's in his camp and he got me to crawl in a monk's bunch of hoses and stuff down in a sloop it was all covered and sludge and stuff because he was too lazy to take the cab floor off I had to cut the hydraulic lines so that they tracks would move so they could load it and get it out of the dry land sort because they were told that they had to get it out of there and it was an old rock driller machine well I tell you for one he didn't tell me how much tension was in their lines and when they blew off they broke the grinder disks like nothing just both took my fingers and everything off and then I just woke up stuck in there and started panicking because I when you're stuck in a hole it gets kind of panicky to get out by the time I got out of that hole I was absolutely covered in grace and oil he paid me quite a bit of money I think it was like $400 for a half hour job but never again never again for one I wrecked my grinder and it sorted out my generator which cost me $600 so when in the end I lost money because he didn't pay for my generator or anything else so I've never worked for the man again it's just like when I was working in camp you have to get flowing in by a plane and a lot of the time she stopped paying me travel time he used to pay me travel time halfway when his boss was paying him to pay me but when it came time for him to pay me he got real cheap so I stopped flying into camp for him he bugged me for years to work for him and I said no not worth it he came to my rv boss's pl to hire me because he heard how good I was I'd fixing rv's made really good money the first year I worked there the first year he even gave me a $4000 bonus but that was when his boss was paying my wage then his boss wanted me to come in camp and And work on their surveyors camp last time I was there that he put me through a test I called it a test to fix certain jobs but he didn't have any parts and wanted me to fix the problems that they gave me with no parts so I said no I'm not doing it I already work for an RV rental company that doesn't buy parts for the RVS and I have a big enough problem with that so no couldn't pay me enough And on top of it I was taking time off my regular job I would get two weeks holidays so I worked my two weeks holidays on this man's rvs that the road dealers stayed in there was 8 RV he was using for a camp

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Scary stuff 😨

[@lorrainetreves8364]

Hello again, re Molly. I contacted a vet for a problem with my dog. After A$38. for 30ml Bottle, to calm my dog. The instructions said 10drops on her feed. But also stated that more than that, would not be a problem. I then checked the ingredients... it was 40% alcohol! So... if Molly doesn't sleep or settle well. Perhaps a little nitecap??

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks for sharing this Lorraine x x

[@ricardolandsman9465]

So why are you guys not making some gammon and sausage some roast from the bores. Mmmmh yummy. Pet or not you've treated them well reap the benefits ❤❤

[@sandraduffield9481]

They have anxiety jackets for dogs that keep them calm and also CBD for dogs maybe between the two it'll help my dog sit a cup of Jack russells and it seems to help them because they have a lot of anxiety it's worth a try

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks for the tip Sandra ❤️

[@Online-g1c]

It will pass Molly sweety ❤

[@Ashley-yn8xe]

You need to do a refresher on the engine. There was a hole in the block the size of your fist, the crankshaft looked unrepairable, and you couldn't find a replacement conrod nearer than China! Next job, delete the swivel!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I was hoping not to have to, do you think it will still leak oil with it locked?

[@projectportugal]

Hi Ash, we are going to try to disconnect the control lever first, see if that works if not then it's pipe to pipe connecting👍

[@Ashley-yn8xe]

Yes. With appropriate hoses it could have, say, 120 degrees of movement, and restrain the movement with a chain...

[@brendatarocardreadings9511]

where will the pigs be going ..?

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

A neighbouring farm

[@DreamofaHive]

I have tried to buy the anxiety jacket you put on your wishlist but it is trying to send it to MY address so I can't complete the purchase as I dont know how to fix this issue. Do you have a paypal account or any other way of accepting money quicker than youtube?

[@darbylongoria8737]

First❤

[@isnoo1]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@cathybrewer8958]

Sarah, you are an artist! Love the print. Molly, have you tried to cover her back with something slightly heavy, it seems to calm them down. Children with anxiety, they make a blanket they can wear or just cover in and it helps them be calm. Don't know how that works with dogs, as for Molly, she is definitely worth it. Seen it, never thought about it until today. When Timmy is running down the road or through the tall grass, his tail sticks straight up with the tip curved. lol. Hope Lukes pin works for his digger. Take care and will see you next week.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much Cathy ,I am definitely going to give this a go and see if something heavy on her would soothe her ❤️❤️ Have a great week

[@coby6417]

👍👏🌟🍀💐

[@quintadovalepermaculture]

Molly ...ah poor dog! Mine used to be utterly terrified of fireworks. And thunderstorms. And she wouldn't wear clothing. Have you thought of trying homeopathic treatment? It can be very effective in cases like this.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much for this comment x x Someone lovely just bought Molly an anxiety jacket so hopefully this will keep her calm but we will also try many of the things that have been suggested to hopefully get her ready for Christmas

[@HenningCruz]

The concrete pin are going to break and you will break the machine..... Contact Ghost Town!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Ok thanks will check it out ❤️

[@HeidiPriest]

Hopefully you soon have propper cune cune piglets❤ our dogs hate fireworks, why the human race need them😢

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I know i cant understand them they were not nice to look at and way too loud

[@Ifyouarehurtnointentwasapplied]

She needs a separate pen so the Baby weens and she might not break out

[@brendatarocardreadings9511]

My dog was gun shy as they say .. thunder and fireworks .. we got our dog a thunder coat.. and also gabapentin , can settle them a bit .. ( vet prescribed ) not always a success tho.. also we played music for dogs with anxiety .. youtube has lots

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much for this x x

[@MarkDurbin]

Play low volume fireworks on KZbin and sit with her doing normal things until she gets used to them.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

That's a great idea thanks Mark

[@vanhoofwim86]

Every time you pet her or give her attention when she is scared, in other words, shows bad behavior, you reward her for that bad behavior. I know it is hard not to treat Molly like a human, but she is and remains a dog, who you should also treat like a dog. Maybe study a little more about how to get dogs back on the right track on the internet, Cecar Millan is very good with dogs.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Wim❤️

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

There are men fool around and men that don't fool around the men that don't fool around usually by themselves are red sports car but in your case you bought yourself an excavator good job man keep you honest with the woman she's a good woman🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

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[@barbarakloise6790]

A dog with an "extreme fear of fireworks" experiences significant distress and anxiety when exposed to the loud noises and flashing lights, often exhibiting behaviors like hiding, trembling, panting, pacing, whining, or even attempting to escape due to perceiving the fireworks as a threat, triggering a strong "fight or flight" response; this fear is often referred to as noise aversion in dogs and can be managed with strategies like creating a safe space, providing comfort, playing calming sounds, and in severe cases, consulting a veterinarian for anxiety medication. How to help a dog with extreme fear of fireworks: Create a safe space: Designate a quiet room in your house where your dog can retreat to during fireworks, providing comfortable bedding and familiar toys. Calming sounds: Play white noise or calming music to mask the sound of fireworks. Distraction techniques: Engage your dog with their favorite toys or treats during fireworks to distract them from the noise. Stay calm yourself: Dogs can sense your anxiety, so remain calm and reassuring to help them feel more secure. Exercise beforehand: Tire your dog out with a good walk before fireworks to help them relax. Consider medication: Consult your veterinarian about anxiety medication if other methods are not effective, especially for dogs with severe fear. Desensitization training: With professional guidance, gradually expose your dog to recorded fireworks sounds at a low volume, increasing the volume gradually while rewarding calm behavior.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Wow thank you so much for o red caring and for giving us so much great info and advice , I will put a plan jnto action to get her prepared for the Christmas fireworks x x

[@lisacraig4585]

Poor Molly❤. Perhaps some past life trauma with loud noises. If the rockets were near, the loudness hurts the dog’s hearing. Panic sets in as she’s looking for escape. My dogs hate fireworks too and cry. I distract the with treats/their favourite cheddar cheese and give them big cuddles. Some times of year are a nightmare for dogs in Portugal. I think you are doing everything right to soothe her.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much Lisa x x Have a lovely week❤️