Cutting Black Walnut and a Treat for the Cattle

[@cleroyster2610]

You hit the jackpot , Pete, when you met Hillary. She’s the real deal. You are a lucky guy.

[@theburnhams2925]

I'd give ya a million "likes" for that comment, if I could, young man. You're exibiting wisdom there.....

[@cleroyster2610]

@ problem is, I’m 72 years old , not such a young fellow.

[@matteolaborg]

Who doesn't love a Hillary and Pete episode!

[@JoeFoley-s4d]

Absolutely 😀😀🚜🚜👍👍

[@jonolsen8193]

Good morning Pete this is Jon from Utah. I had the pleasure of meeting you and Hillary and Gray at the plow day over a month ago,meeting you guys was the highlight of our trip. What great luck we had. We were planning on trying to meet you at the farmers market But when plow day landed on our trip, it worked out beautifully. Thank you for your wonderful videos and for the great example that you set for your family and also for the people of America you are a national treasure!!

[@justinkolan5500]

I'm in Roy utah

[@jonolsen8193]

@ St George

[@davidhougaard7238]

Honeyville, Utah and he and Hillary are national treasures imho also.

[@elainehildebrand5886]

Doesn’t stacking the wood next to the building draw termites to the wooden wall?

[@djjamison6548]

❤

[@PatR-e3e]

I will never forget the year we didn’t get enough firewood harvested before winter weather set in. I was probably 9 years old. We had 160 acres, with about ten areas on the opposite side of our creek. A narrow roadbed just wide enough to get the farmall tractor pulling the hay wagon down. We had grain sideboards on the wagon, so we could bring home a much larger load. Snow was flying, bitter cold wind cut right through our gloves. We worked until the wagon couldn’t hold another stick of wood. Starving and ready to get in out of the weather, dad headed up that narrow sloped road, only to have the woodpile shift & over the full load went on its side. You’ve heard that firewood warms multiple times…cutting, splitting, stacking, gathering & taking inside to finally heat the house. Well, that year we added another step, by repacking up that wagon load a 2nd time.

[@348Tobico]

Funny how the miserable times we work like crazy turn out to be the richest memories! Loved your story.

[@ronarmstrong8585]

Pete, you just can't beat the sound of contented cow munching down hay. Stay safe and God bless you and your family.

[@speliotis]

Spending time on the farm with you always brings a smile to my heart.

[@artszabo1015]

I am 73 years old and come from a family of timber cutters. There are many longstanding jokes among us about farmers with chainsaws. There is plenty of truth to support those jokes. I have no experience with Husqvarna but Stihl and McCulloch was the saw of choice for 'real' timber cutters. Now I have to say that the little Husqvarna you have is a savage and SOMEBODY really knows how to sharpen a chain. It takes a good man to put a keen edge on a chain with a file, but it is another skill altogether to fine tune the rakers for a specific saw and length of bar. SOMEBODY put a real tune on that saw and ran their magic fingers over that chain. AND - you ran that saw like a real pro. So this retired timber cutter gives the farmer five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Art from Ohio PS: I can tell all of this by the sound of the engine and the size and quantity of the sawdust.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thank you Art.

[@janhorton5197]

It's so relaxing to watch people cutting and stacking wood. What a team.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Watching you and Hillary brings back a lot of memories for me. when I was dealing in Hay, My Wife worked the truck with me loading and unloading 400 bales each load. she too was a trooper ! still with me , I'm retired but she has year to go. Its great to see that you made good progress. I'm really excited about the new shop can't wait to see what you conjure up in there!Thanks for sharing! God speed. ECF

[@cekfraun]

I love it when the cattle come into the barn for the winter. Love hearing their bellowing, too! Winter is coming. Thanks for another relaxing, enjoyable video, Pete and Hillary!

[@RS-sl5ko]

Today is my birthday. Having a new video to watch from you was a great birthday gift. Thank you.

[@anitaodom5155]

Happy🎉 Birthday!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Happy birthday!

[@kathyw1710]

God bless you on your birthday happy birthday😊

[@anneoreilly4900]

The sawmill slab folks are crying seeing you cut off the crotch figuring. That’s the most valuable part, Pete.

[@prestonking5736]

It’s always fun watching you and Hillary work together you are a team that’s for sure

[@lars277]

Your wife is a good trooper. She supports you with her work.

[@jamesbreault5762]

Great video Pete and Hillary thanks for taking us along

[@terrytenley9327]

My my my. I have cut firewood my entire life for heat.. I am 73 now and this will be the first year without putting up firewood.. I always enjoyed the feeling of cutting stacking and staying warm. Some folks have got tired of it.. I never had negative feelings. Just looking at a huge pile of wood always made me feel good inside. I will sadly miss it this year. I like you always cut up everything branches and all.. I have turned wooden bowls for over 60 some years and they were made from the butt sections of hardwood trees. Stay warm and enjoy your great work..

[@348Tobico]

I'm like you, and always enjoyed the work to put up fuel. Like you, I'm in a spring chick at 70 but back problems keep me from the heart warming work of putting up fire wood.

[@AndyTerra]

Has anyone ever NOT enjoyed one of Pete´s videos???

[@ModernPrairieHomestead]

It's always a great day when I can sip my coffee and watch a video of Pete and Hillary after morning chores. You guys are an incredible team!

[@annalorree]

I’m listening to the wind screaming in off the Pacific Ocean in Northern California’s first real storm of the season. Since I’m awake, I might as well enjoy this video!

[@GregCollard-cq5yg]

I grew up in central Illinois. We had two wood burning stoves to heat our home. I got so tired of cutting wood with my dad. Now at 63 years old, i realize how much I miss it. Thanks Pete and Hillary. 🇺🇲💪

[@jbrosdad1921]

Pete is very smart to sell the logs, walnut is big money! Love the video as always!!

[@machinist7230]

Especially if it's good enough for rifle stocks. If the big one is(the small I don't think is large enough heartwood), that chunk of tree might fetch at least a couple of grand.

[@MichaelSmith-xm7ll]

Great to see you and Hilary working together on your farm,great couple.

[@SifiFan]

Wow. What a awsome life. You have a peace about you that touches my heart when you speak.

[@linusbarloonii237]

Walnut is my most favorite tree smell. Butternut as well! Thanks for the memories Pete.

[@oldwood4256]

Hillary is awesome!! No good man should be without a great woman!!!!

[@hungkame]

I’m excited to see the tractors like a herd of cattle stepping into a new pasture!!! Thank you, Pete, for making my day amazing❤❤❤

[@chanjelly1856]

Me too

[@chuckstrasbaugh62]

Loved the video, Pete! Nothing like the sound of happy cattle!

[@MikeRichard-ng4in]

I agree with all the good comments, I was a aborist and really enjoyed cutting wood from the top down.

[@HowardWhitney-y6o]

I think the I like most about watching you Pete, is that both you and Hillary are so meticulous. Everything in its place and everything neat. It calms my soul.

[@shirleyjames9697]

Real people. I really enjoy watching your videos. Reminds me of how life should be. Thank you!

[@dandaigle4546]

love you pace of life and love the gentleness you show handling the cows, God bless you and your home, and thanks for feeding us

[@tommyt8857]

There’s something enjoyable about getting a sore back from cutting and splitting wood on a dreary cool day. Not to mention the great heat you get from it. That’s a nice wood setup you have.

[@MrsOveata]

Out West in Northern California a cup of Peets Coffee with Pete and Hill. Great way to start my morning.

[@philippopov3496]

As a fledgling wood worker I am jealous of your log of walnut

[@GWBoen]

Pete, I'm 33 years old. I sent you a letter probably 2 years ago now typed with a typewriter. I always enjoy your videos, especially cutting firewood. We heat with firewood, and I love setting in my rocking chair and watching the fire. Keep up the good work, sir.

[@Telephony954]

the walnut is 5-10 a board ft. watching you two work together, priceless. I miss the Hilary dance. Be well.

[@charleslund453]

Fall chores that have to be done. I remember when the neighbors would get together and make firewood. Hard work. Used a rocker saw for cutting the rounds. My dad never owned a chain saw. He hired a neighbor to do tree trimming and cutting down trees. Some things never change when it come to farm work. The way you have everything set up now is sure looking good. The memories you spoke of when you were growing up were great. My grandfather, my dad, and my uncle shared farming together. All summer long getting things ready for the dairy cows and finishing the hogs. My dad had one saying " Don't complain about making firewood when it's -20 degrees and the house is warm". Thanks for sharing.

[@FredDent-m5b]

Thanks Pete, another great segment.😊

[@nmjazz09]

Haven't watched your videos for awhile. Nice to be back!

[@packatk7431]

When I was in elementary school my family lived in a home with a big white hearth fireplace with a huge knotted pine mantle, and my Dad would get a permit to remove fallen trees on BLM land in the spring and summer. We'd spend most of the summers of my youth stocking our fire wood pile along the side of our house. The entire family would, at times, be out out in the forest cutting trees for winter... I believe that's where I got my love for outdoors and nature. I have a very vivid memory of my father splitting wood with his maul axe and me stacking.

[@wgoconnor33]

Every time I watch one of your videos “ Country Roads “ by John Denver starts playing in my head.

[@grantboucher9342]

your Missus is a real trooper to help so much

[@jenniferwolford4646]

Wow! That walnut wood is gorgeous!

[@swenbos7760]

Good evening from Switzerland Peter and Hillary. Given all the massive changes the two of you made, I'd be curious to hear more about the reflections you'd have as winter progresses. Did the new winter feeding/pasture arrangement reduce your workload, drain better, keep the cows happier, and warrant the time and money invested (even buying a digger)? I loved seeing all of this coming to fruition, and it was quite the change. I'm keen to see if this had a positive effect, and in what ways life became easier for everyone involved, human and animal. Thank you for keeping my farm dream alive, and giving me the sheer pleasure of cows doing their thing.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent Video Pete :) , Hilary :) also in my age 11 to 25 on home farm did Firewood for my dad brother uncle with 2 my uncle had 2 woodburning of oil furnace with wood in basement plus 2 cookstove ones in the farm house he burned 6 bush cords ! Plus sell some wood my dad & uncle help on farm woods breathing also 4 to 6 bush cords be soft and hardwood ! In fall for each year for 4 months get people ask for Firewood and selll some even one teacher I had high school! But also help my neighbor farmers on Firewood cutting and pile up for buy school supplies to years ago ! My parents new place bought after farm sold they burn Firewood cut back Hydro heaters to usage! My dad burn 2 face cords per season of October to April in soft to hardwood ! I enjoy help get his supply each year fill up 2 garage full of house size! I enjoy to Pete and excerice it is!

[@nealyerges8882]

You're so lucky, Hilary is a strong hard worker!

[@bgatlin5918]

She deserves a Spa Day!😊

[@chrisdalebout5106]

Thank you taking time to share. I enjoy seeing the cattle. Learning about fire wood sizes was an added bonus. 🙂

[@wadetrenholm5729]

Good morning Pete from Ontario, Canada. I remember the days when I would help my Uncle with wood chopping weekends. Fond memories indeed. Love your channel and all the little chats along the way.

[@joerodrigues3816]

Hi! Again can I say great video and thank you for sharing it with us all mate

[@jcamisa50]

Always a pleasure Pete. Love the out door chores. !!!!❤

[@dorothylaplante7243]

As a child, I am now 64, I use to hear the sounds of the power saws in the bushes in the fall. It always smelled of fall then the saws would start up. Fond memories now.

[@rexdebruin4508]

Good morning Pete! My daughter has requested a new JaFAF hooded sweatshirt for Christmas. She just about has her old one worn out. Thanks for sharing your farm life with us.

[@harryjansen6789]

You guys sure know the meaning of work , be safe and be well

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Good morning, Pete and Hilarie! I'm looking forward to the shop videos. I know you are, too. Thanks!

[@MichaelAllanTorrey]

❤ Hope to spend many years with you and family and new shop. Best week to you, Hil and family.

[@marvinrobinson8519]

Cutting firewood! A highlight of the year! I enjoy cutting it, stacking it and most of all burning it. That makes our home so toasty warm and comfortable! I love your videos! Just the lifestyle I always wanted! The best to you and yours!

[@genewileyopa]

I always enjoy cutting wood. Has the most comforting heat. Cattle are fun to watch play. thanks Pete

[@tomrigney7412]

Pete, in my mind this was one of your better videos, thank you

[@KirbyGulbrandsen]

You always leave us wanting more. Thank You for all of the videos you make for us. Watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸🦅 ! No Snow Just Breeze !

[@mikenuyen4441]

Trees are the best resource that humanity can have.

[@overwatch2671]

As always, another great video, Pete. Looks like old man winter is inbound. Have a great day. See you Sunday

[@tonyjones9715]

Thanks for another great video, Pete, and Hillary

[@SuperJaXXas]

You bring a very nice peace into my day!

[@mikeh1808]

I laughed at myself for watching this video from start to finish despite heating our home with wood. I guess it’s a testament to how much I enjoy watching what you do. 😊

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Amazing how the cows quiet down once you give them a round bale or 2... 😆 lol!

[@paulwest3905]

I’d like to see your plans for the shop when you have them ready Pete, sounds like a really interesting project and I can tell you are energized to get going on it. A place for everything and everything in its place, eh? 😊

[@johncourtneidge]

Super beautiful, thank-you both! Nothing beats seeing stock enjoying their grub!

[@Aussie-6869]

Great video Pete, we still heat the farmhouse with firewood as well. I spent 3 years working for my buddy's firewood business and then another 2 in residential tree removal. Never get tired of the sound of a chainsaw cutting good!

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

Good morning, Pete and Hillary. Enjoyed your video this morning. Have a great rest of your week. Thank you.

[@WavzonRox39]

Beautiful timber, hope you will show us your woodworking! Great potential! Glad to see Ezra is okay too!

[@jimproud3116]

Thanks Pete and Hilary. Really enjoyed this video.

[@dennishively5994]

The cattle will enjoy their winter area , great video

[@deankaufman825]

Very enjoyable as always. Good start to my day. Thanks Pete.

[@adamorsini4585]

I always enjoyed stacking firewood with my dad when I was a kid. He would usually get 2 or 3 cord of wood from a friend of his that delivered it and dad and I would spend a day stacking and sorting it. Dad has two wood burning stoves. The house is warm and comfortable during the winter . My stepmom would usually make some chili or homemade soup for dinner on the days dad and I were working outside.

[@131dyana]

Nice for the cattle to get out of the rain and get some hay. God bless.

[@seniorelectrician6831]

Sure hope you can get your ground/dirt work started yet this year. Winter should help it also. Nice to see you guys doing things together. I envy that

[@lynnclark4208]

Oh, the memories of cutting, splitting, and stacking wood. I used to work until I was cold. 🫠 Bless you both. 🙏

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

Another great video. Thanks for all you do. See you later.

[@melkingrealestate]

Thanks so much Pete & Hillarie

[@jko0526]

Hi Pete! Another great video. I am impressed that the convection process is enough to heat your entire home. I’ve always been curious about wood burners and how people use them to heat their homes. I really appreciate you making these videos. Watching them is my therapy 😀

[@Beverly-e4z]

Now I don't know anything about cows but those cows seem very happy. They make me laugh.

[@williamgawel8467]

You bring back so many old memories all of them happy ones going up to the hunting grounds we always brought back a pick up truck load of firewood to help pay for our gas. They were good old times.

[@peterouellette3874]

Winter is around the corner, have a nice day

[@djjamison6548]

I enjoy watching you both, now chopping wood really satisfying. I enjoyed my family doing wood 🪵 for our homes to say warm all winter.

[@JetTech1992]

It was good to see Ezra in the background. 🐈

[@Rustice22]

Just something about splitting wood in the fall, best time of the year for it, very rewarding work. Thanks Pete! Nice t-shirt btw Go Jacks! ;)

[@cliffyarboro1163]

Enjoyed the video Pete and Hilarie hope yall have a good week👍👍

[@anitaodom5155]

Thank you Pete, Hilary and Ezra😊❤

[@jdollar5852]

We cut down a walnut a couple of weeks ago that was slightly larger than yours, but the main trunk wasn't quite as long. We couldn't dind any woodworkers interested in buying it. I wound up giving it to my doctor who is a wood turner. He will have to take it to a friend of his who has a sawmill.

[@georgegohr1767]

Hi pete and hillary, that will take the chill off. good video be safe and god bless

[@JOKRWLDRocks]

Save the walnut and make a new workbench for the new shop !!

[@mllee2008]

He very clearly said he has enough wood to last a life time as far as his woodshop goes. He wants to sell the walnut

[@JOKRWLDRocks]

@@mllee2008I very clearly heard that. Just pitching an idea…… good lawd. Keep up the great videos Pete.

[@janhorton5197]

Uhhhh, use it for a workbench, sacrilegious.

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

I know this sounds boring, but can you show a video in the winter where you two are relaxing around the fire. And just enjoying the winter together. I know Hillary is shy. I see you guys working so hard. It would be nice to see you relaxing. Thanks for your hard work making videos for us!

[@allenkeator8190]

Hey Pete I’m only 36 love your videos but I been taught sense day one I burn every piece of wood I can get I love the little wood no splitting involved haha

[@allenkeator8190]

I’m from the Catskills little south and east from tou lol my sister lives a hour from you

[@rockymatthews8643]

Y'all look cold no wonder y'all were cutting fire wood. Time flies doesn't it. Cold this morning in North Carolina. Got down to 37 degrees in Boonville NC. Always enjoy watching your videos, stay warm.

[@biffjohnson9953]

Love your channel. Just trust me on this your feet will thank you. In floor heating for the workshop. Best way to heat a large workshop. Even if you have the best overhead heating your floor will be a ice cube. I know you will do your normal research . Radiant floor heating is amazing. Why heat the area above your head? And when you open a door its gone in a minute. Trust me . Great job Pete and family. !!!!!!!

[@Evelyn-cy6hw]

Additionally, the in-floor conduit product is made in USA, in the Minnesota town where I live!

[@larrykerr7712]

Always enjoy your videos.

[@boblowe5699]

I was hoping you would use those logs. Black walnut is a beautiful wood.

[@richardschultz2743]

I like how you have so many tools to make your work a little bit easier!

[@Larry-jv6he]

hi pete.love to watch your cattle.you have spoild them

[@electronictrip]

they get so excited and happy!