Cold, Wet, and Hard! Summer in the Highlands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Bob8091]

Wholeheartedly agree. We here in the UK are very good at talking about weather matters. The Native Americans to bring rain carried out a rain dance. Here in England to bring rain...We just light up our barbeques. Let's hope Summer arrives so you can get on with your plans.

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

Good Morning, Guys!!! 👍😁👍

[@cynthiahallam5172]

You, have both worked very hard! To, organize everything! To, build it all yourselve's is marvellous. Hope, you get better weather soon! 🐶X🐾🐾🐾🐾🐶X 🐾🐾🐾🐾 🦉 🐓 XX

[@bethlowell7336]

Another great vlog. Sorry the weather is not cooperating. Stay warm. Cheers

[@rebeccadees2300]

I’m so impressed with Shaun’s carpentry skills 👍.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Me too!

[@ursulatevis5146]

Thank you! Hope you get some sunshine!

[@herberteirelav]

Weather the same here in Ireland. Like Autumn now. Looking forward to seeing Sherlock. Tale care.

[@grannysmith2965]

I just think it is so great that you guys have all these projects going! I know what it takes to design and build those enclosures and structures. Not everyone can do that. Sean, you have a great talent in that! Collin, I have been loving your work with the bees! I love the fact that give so much educational content about the hives and how the bees live and survive all conditions. Keep up the great work, guys! Love, from Missouri, USA!! 😊💙💙🐕🐓🐝🦉

[@FoxesAfloat]

You managed to spell BOTH our names wrong 🤣

[@grannysmith2965]

@@FoxesAfloat I'm so embarrassed! I'm such a stickler for correct spelling! I actually doubted myself as I was writing my comment, but didn't stop to check. Please forgive me Shaun and Colin!! Your names will be forever burned into my memory now!! Love you guys! 🤪😆💙💙💙

[@sandyprosser805]

Another great video boys, the weather we can’t control, the pen is looking great for Sherlock. Nice to see you have harvested your very own honey well done. Have great week😊

[@alienfrommarss]

❤ beautiful vlog, loved all the updates! 🌞👈🏻🤞🏻

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much 😊

[@traceysimpson9397]

Love the vlog as always! Cold and wet in Lancashire too. 😢xx❤

[@larryeisemann9388]

You guys are a natural in front of the camera! Talented, engaging, entertaining… look forward to your banter and updates each week. Much love and thanks for sharing your stories!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much!

[@FBASD01]

Waiting for Sherlock to get into his new home. And the rest of course . Good weekend!

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

You really are the most amusing double couple in every way and busy with it from chatting filming. I love Fridays…..huge interest and cheeky giggles, what could be better.

[@LisHesketh-gf2tj]

Ooh excited for sampling your honey and marmalade when ready. I do so admire all that you both do. You remind me of Tom and Barbara from The Good life. I love all your projects and have so much love and respect for you both.

[@petercresswell5402]

Another great video. I'd quite like to see a few videos on Shaun's building projects, longer versions with a bit more detail. But, maybe that just me 😲 Weather's been rubbish here too in Shap (basically the Highlands in miniature 😉) Fascinating video as ever look forward to next week.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Sorry, we’re not that kind of channel. Last time I was in Shap was July 2010. It was blowing a gale and 9C 🥶

[@petercresswell5402]

@@FoxesAfloat that's fine, I enjoy the Channel for what it is 🙂 yeah that's typical Shap 🤣🤣

[@mikebrown6805]

We'll definitely bee buying a jar of Honey 😁 x

[@rethacharette7830]

The bee hives look amazing. I hope you get some better weather ahead to help the bees out. Have a wonderful week.

[@mikepatton9537]

You've done an amazing job with the improvements to the property and all the new features you've added and are going to add! Very inspiring!

[@CrankyBeach]

"Land of my high endeavor, land of the lousy weather, land of my heart forever, Scotland the Brave."

[@jeffross5424]

i guess we were lucky when visiting torridon and pitlochry 10 days ago...love scotland!

[@Monheganer]

I enjoy your endeavors so much. Its wonderful to see you both doing what you love!

[@keithsanders6554]

Welcome to the Scottish weather. I moved to Scotland 38 years ago and I have found that May & June are fine, July and August are wet (topping up the lochs) and then fine again in September.

[@maggietaylor9475]

I agree! My late parents always travelled around Scotland in either May or September and always had fab weather!

[@Uduwerage]

I live just down the road from @FoxesAfloat and I concur this summer’s weather is abnormal. My sweet-toothed beasties, not that my bees have teeth, require extra syrup at the moment.

[@annwagner5779]

You have a lot to be working on - I sure understand it can’t all happen at once. Sherlock’s space is really coming along! Very impressive, Sean! And the many apiaries are impressive, too, Colin! You guys always have interesting things going on. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@richardvoran5514]

You two are just incredible! So smart, so intelligent, and best of all, so funny! 😄. Love you both ❤️❤️

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much!!

[@tinaburden4174]

I am in Berkshire it was 10 this morning a very cool it looks stormy but no rain as yet just cold.

[@lynn-in-the-tanglebox]

Fluff a duck. 😱 going wehe at the camera…I nearly fell off the settee 😂 I blame his nibs for the rain,we foolishly made a bog garden with Iris,they grew huge,I couldn’t dig them up,every time he got hold of a spade..it p*ssed down,along with thunder and lightning 😂 (apologies to your bees ) crossing fingers for some sunshine for you xx

[@alistairholes7633]

Shaun been doing an amazing job with Sherlock's new home and I definitely agree about the weather one minute it's raining/sunny/ and raining again you're doing a good job with the bee's as well Colin fingers crossed and let's hope that summer will come back again with nice weather and good sunshine.

[@pamelalambe1356]

Love it. Great property.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you!

[@maxiemills6982]

You guys look like you are having a good time.

[@sharonpettman1274]

Love the vlog, sick of this miserable weather now too, wishing you a fantastic weekend from not so sunny or warm Bury Lancashire ❤

[@irenamangone]

Blessings Colin and Shaun love from Queensland Australia

[@heidimacarthur7205]

Sherlock’s home is coming along nicely. We’ll done Shaun. Colin I hope your bees are okay. It’s amazing how many hives you have. I hope the wet weather will get better so your little friends can get out and forage. Keep up the good work you two.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks 👍

[@shawngraham6954]

I have only been gone from Scotland a bit over a month and I want to go back. I am ready to move there.

[@mnmenzies]

HILARIOUS introduction! You def had my attention.

[@robertpearse9952]

Great to see you both enjoying life so much and we are loving the bee stuff!

[@amychristine4839]

You guys are so handy!! Sherlock’s pen is beautiful. And the bee hives look perfect. I’m jealous! No one in my household can build nice things like those. But good on you. Keep up the good efforts. (And I love your videos ❤️)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much!

[@moosabones]

Glorious day judging Shetland Sheep at the Sutherland Show on Saturday. I expect you were pleased to see the sun.

[@johnscully1836]

Great vlog lad's.

[@RobertSmith-zv1xo]

Lovely seeing the progress, allbeit slow due to weather. Let's hope for better weather!

[@derekallday9296]

Great vlog guys. Really enjoying the construction of the new habitat for the new member of the family. Take care, stay safe and well. with regards Derek.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks 👍

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Gosh you two are doing really well there. Really enjoy seeing what you up to. Thanks for the share. Please take care

[@beckyrobinson5672]

It is a very good video.Im proud of youns doing the work.God bless. I love the dance you two did.

[@themazchannel]

Absolutely love your channel - have just found it and have started at the beginning watching your adventures on the narrowboat. Youre such a sweet couple and hilarious and you have been keeping me company all morning on the tv whilst im feeling poorly. Thanks both and looking forward to watching more xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Welcome aboard!

[@Hermit1903]

I was thinking of getting my thermals out this week!! Also in Highlands, quite close to where you are. Bring the sunshine please haha.

[@janethollman7894]

This is how I remember our holidays wet, wet, and wetter. Every year dad would drive towards a bit of blue sky or a brighter bit of cloud. The card games we learnt to play, my brother was brilliant at cheating. Not just at cards most games. Lol I went swimming in every Loch including Ness. Any burn that was big enough to swim if not it was dated to make a swim pool. The don’t touch the sides was the saying we were all brought up with lol. We have noticed our leaves are changing colours here and falling already. It has the smell of autumn in the air already. The salmon have just started to run no waiting for the water to rise this year. Jams have been made from our soft fruits,red currant,blackcurrant, strawberry, strawberry and rhubarb and raspberry. Our veg has suffered due to the heavy downpours. Then in come the deer and nick the rest. Did you know badgers eat tulip bulbs, we didn’t. Not many tulips this year the badgers had wild parties baking tulip bulbs on their barbecue. Lots of baby squirrels, Debbie and Harry, Tina and Turner, Otis and Redding and poor little Debbie who appears on her own. Mum otter had two kittens Jill and Jack they play mostly at night. The fox cubs are also out at night as well. Later in the night the badgers stage fight night the noise of screaming is unbelievable. I’ve gone out twice to break it up, to get back into bed for it to start again. Our cat Hamish is the referee often coming in scratched and scared. Then we have the mystery animal. It’s a very large cat of some description, about the size of a Labrador. Lots of guesses as to what it is, when it creeps in everything disappears. The owls call the warning and everything goes quiet. We have got it on our tree camera but not a clear enough picture to identify it., other then it’s not a pet cat or a native Scottish Wild cats. It’s not a Pine Martin either. They have vanished since this wee beastie turned up. It’s not big enough to be Nessie on holiday. We call it Nellie as it is a beastie. Some people think it was a pet and been let loose, panther and lynx are thoughts as to what it is. Still that’s it for now. Have a brilliant week. Xx

[@roytabberer7427]

Lovely vlog as normal. I have often wondered how far do bees travel from their hives?

[@FoxesAfloat]

Up to three miles 🐝

[@MrFroglips69]

You two are just fantastic. So groovy. Love the owl.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much!

[@fumbleknit719]

Don't worry, Gordon; Colin knows the difference.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ignore the trolls 😉❤️

[@michaels1997]

So, I started watching you both as whilst I am mainly into sailing, anything around water is of interest and you were so entertaining on the canal. I'm now learning about bee keeping and all sorts on a Scottish croft as well as understanding a lot more about mental health. Thank you so much for the massive amount of work you do to provide your content, keep on informing us!! Best wishes from an equally moist and chilly Lake District!!

[@dolphinbear661]

That thumbnail.... THAT word! Shivers🥺😂

[@margaretmarydempster4738]

Wish I was your neighbour...you guys are lovely! 🇨🇦

[@FoxesAfloat]

😊 thank you

[@cindygallagher5499]

So lovely.

[@walterfillingham]

Never mind boys, guaranteed to be a heatwave the very day I next go offshore! Currently stuck inside Costa Coffee in Inverness Inshes after attempting to walk to Tesco to get some shopping, forcing myself to endure another flat white whilst torrential rain outside.. serious topic, me and my flat mate have really noticed a large drop in bees and wasp numbers this year in Inverness. There were loads last year, hardly anything so far this year, in fact I haven’t seen any wasps at all which seem worrying, I would assume this would be to do with the heatwave we had earlier, now cold conditions

[@FoxesAfloat]

“Forcing yourself”? Yeah right 🤣

[@mrdeafa25]

Coming up to The Cairngorms tomorrow. Hope its a bit drier by then!

[@rickonnye2001]

Really enjoyed the video 😊thank you

[@laurahaughton4523]

We’ve had more than 8 inches, it’s rained solid everyday for more than a week , but at least the temperature stayed at 17, happy with that . Take care 🌸

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Great video. Think you guys need to build an Ark. You have the rain for it 😂 💚

[@jamesvanian5524]

Great work on Sherlock's new home. Very impressive. Yes it does rain a lot in Scotland. Worse than Manchester which was always known as Rainy City. lol. Enjoyable video guy's. Keep well and safe. James.

[@ian5501]

I love what you guys are doing.

[@alanfirth4676]

Yep after a good start we are having our usual summer of rain/sunshine/showers, which is what I remeber as a kid, so nothing changes, but we still moan. Though we shoulnt complain about the 8,"-is this what is known as a hotdog and we need in this weather. Here endeth todays lesson.😀

[@jacquelineotis4322]

Hope you get your su nshine soon.❤❤❤

[@stephenshippam9374]

Hi guys, great video as always,the building is coming along doing a great job, I have already ordered my calendar looking forward to seeing it, Best wishes to you both,

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Busy days, despite the weather! The calendars look fab, got to decide; which one….or both! ATB

[@FoxesAfloat]

Both! 👍🏻

[@jillipepper5353]

We’re currently in the middle of a huge thunder and lightening storm with heavy rain and it’s very windy. We’re on tornado watch which we never used to even think about happening here, weather is crazy everywhere. Good luck with all your endeavours 🤞, hope you get the weather you need. 🙋🏼‍♀️🥰

[@ericafikes3039]

🌞☀️ here ya go boys... happy days. Love you two tons ❤

[@MrGreatplum]

I had always wondered if you had phone reception where you are - Shaun answered that in the first 30 seconds! 😜 The smell in your house while you are making marmalade or honey must be lovely :)

[@glebeboi]

we normally get 3 inches this time of year -- yes well, the cold will do that! hahaha Love you guys and your bawdy sense of humour. Cheers from oz

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Had a chat with the weather man and you have sunshine next week 😂👍 love the updated info, honey and marmalade yeeeaaaahhhhh. Right need to buy the second calendar now, thanks for a super Vlog as always, luv us 3 jacquie, mark and Thelma ❤️❤️❤️

[@sandiemable]

Marmalade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hot damn! I want your cool weather, so I will send you a little stinking hot Virginia weather in trade. It is always wonderful to see you guys! Sending sunny weather and hugs, xoxo's Sandie🤗 P.S. How long is the pre-sale for the calendars?

[@84parsons]

😂 lmao I'm just about to get 8" 😮 madam. This weekend here on the Island is going to be a wash out. 😢 love you both keep being yourselves ❤

[@kaygibson8942]

Hi guys. Rainy and cold here too 😨

[@dellastreet9294]

Loved your vlog❤ Also loved reading about how different cultures go about bringing rain on. I thought I’d chime right in. In the US, we would say, just wash your car, and it’s sure to ☔️ rain. Take care and may the sunshine on you and your many projects at the Croft!

[@FoxesAfloat]

So true!

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

I didn't get to comment on your live today..caregiver and grocery delivery were in and out of my house today. ..a friend is heading to Scotland soon, she and husband are taking lessons at a raptor school there. Does the rescue also have " open" classes?

[@FoxesAfloat]

I don’t believe they do.

[@MovesLikeJaguar]

Another superb vlog, very educational too! Enjoy following the progress of your projects. Just ordered the 2024 calendar as we love Scotland and usually try to find a nice calendar when we visit. Best wishes

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@janethartwig774]

Wonderful, informative and fun video. I’ve been ill so I’ve missed many of your posts. Feeling better now so I will binge watch. It’s been as hot as 105 degrees here inland from San Francisco. 🥵I just love you two! Greetings from California, USA.

[@hughcarson6837]

Weather in Scotland, seven months of winter and five months of bad weather.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Incorrect

[@hughcarson6837]

@@FoxesAfloat I grew up in Scotland

[@daemonpiscis1792]

Totally interesting!

[@DianeDuus]

You need a spinner for the honey so the bees can repair and reuse the frame. So EZ. YUM

[@FoxesAfloat]

You need to watch the vlog before commenting. It help prevent silly comments that were addressed in the video 😉

[@rebeccadees2300]

May I ask how much property you have? Sure looks like a good size piece of property. 👍😊

[@FoxesAfloat]

Just enough for what we need 👍🏻

[@carolecarr1064]

We love to talk about the weather here on the Oregon coast. Every day we start with fog, damp, and an average of 56 degrees or so. So much for summer, but a few miles inland and it's around 90 or so. Don't like that! Love your vlog. Hope your weather cheers up.❤

[@AdjustableSquelch]

As soon as you said there were two calendars I thought "bet the other one is a nudie one"...ahahaha

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice job m8s, Sherlock's place looks good. Nice goin Sean! Hope the chooks are doin ok, in the rain. Scotland is kool. According to a short here, somebodys "The Round Beehive' 😲 Surprising. Anyway, thats next. Thanks m8s, look after Otis and Olly and yourselves.

[@bigmoncrief6071]

Wish we had your 8 inches down here on the South Coast where there have only been a few slightly wet days. We havent had a really big one for ages.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ooo,err! 🍆

[@jaymescarroll]

Question???? So Collin, please tell me how you're drinking the Disaronno during your live chat video? Is it "neat"??? I've been drinking mine as a sour for years? Your's looks delicious and I'm always up for some something a little different! Say "Hello" to Shaun and thanks for any response! Jim and Karen Carroll USA

[@FoxesAfloat]

Just with ice 👍

[@warrenparker2729]

love you too

[@republicofusa9903]

13:09, that's how I wake up each morning lol

[@kath9939]

Colin, this may be a dumb question, but I’m wondering… does a bee only go to the same hive time after time?

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yes. It’s the same as you going back to your house all the time.

[@ashleyritchie4948]

I ahte people who maon about the hot weather , all June people complained, now all July has been a wash out and they still complain!! Bring back the sun xxxx

[@chriswhitelaw3126]

Cold wet AND hard? Some people are just showing off!

[@geoffb3240]

Top work as usual lads! :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Legend!

[@fp30e]

Hi Colin and Shaun. Hoping your bees stay nice and happy, and hopefully the Sun comes out to keep them warm. Loving Shamus's new house, it's coming on really nice. Shaun is doing a great job building it. Take Care.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks 👍

[@jaymescarroll]

Hey y'all, random question here??? What is the brand name of Sean's shirts that has a lobster, shrimp or crawfish embroidered on it???

[@FoxesAfloat]

Next.

[@bren106]

Alternatively they (Eric & Ernie) did a Singing in the rain sketch. Persistently pissing down here as well so had Schrödinger's inches, 8 inches and 0 inches.

[@Prepperfather]

When your owl throws its pellets up keep them school's love to let kids pull them apart and see diffrent bones skulls from chicks ect

[@Prepperfather]

@iaincochrane8741 if it hoots its probably tawny owl if screech it's a barn owl

[@anvilbrunner.2013]

Recently I learned that on average, British people talk about the weather up to 38 times per day. A national obsession we've all got in common.

[@diannedogwalker8935]

Just as Colin said "supporting the channel would mean ...." And Shaun chipped in " more rubbish"🤣🤣🤣🤣 I had taken a big sip of my coffee! Soaked in coffee, I had to get changed. 😂 Next time I watch your ' rubbish' when I am drinking a cuppa i think I will put a towel over myself to keep dry. 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@noelborden8787]

I am sorry about the poor weather in Scotland. I appreciate the updates on the hives, and eagle place (Forgot the word). Did Shaun take classes in school for carpentry? How often do you assist in lifting and holding until the pieces are nailed into place?

[@FoxesAfloat]

Whenever I’m needed and around.

[@simonbiggs9102]

❤

[@juliamagnall8087]

I love making marmalade.