Dealing with Local Authorities

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[@bobodean1]

As a retired mailman...35 years...I love the idea of a pull off where I could access the box and not worry about someone plowing into me.

[@texastoy88]

I had done this with my mail box, however the state came behind me and ripped my mailbox and expensive decorative post out and thrown in my front yard to move the mailbox 18" from the edge of the paving because the rock area in front of my mail box was not "Paved". We live on a very busy road that travels in and out of my town, and wanted to leave some space, but I guess the state saw it differently.

[@peterschanzenbacher6781]

Mike, I'm around your age and had the pleasure of knowing a farmer up the road for about 11 years. He called it the dumbing down of society. He wasn't wrong. Cheers!

[@ctdieselnut]

My uncle called it 'the dumbening of America', just to be funny and add irony to it. Same idea.

[@gregsteiger7829]

If anybody has watched any number of your videos, they should be able to tell you have common sense, respect people and property, work hard, help neighbors and friends, and love your family. Sounds like the America I love and wish there was more of. Keep up the good work. Eva I'm glad your Mom and Dad have taught you well.

[@dmounts9999]

I've watched many of The Morgan's videos, and I agree 100%. The 1 out I will grant the ranters - assuming it is not the same few who rant all the time - is they may have had a bad day. However, that is not a valid reason for going off on someone else's channel.

[@mikehodge3376]

I loved the "ramble" today. Agree with you 100%. You and your family keep doing what you're doing. Thanks for the sanity of your channel.

[@CRice-ln8lm]

Common Sense is a flower that doesn't grow in everybody's garden! Glad you still have it!

[@bwj3456]

Man this video hit close to home! Had an issue with a permit a couple years ago. I did end up getting a permit for a deck that I was extending off an existing one to surround our new hot tub. It was kind of a bittersweet situation, I guess you could say. The code enforcement officer was called by one of my neighbors and he came out to the house and spoke with me, he was a real nice guy, I invited him in to get a closer look at the project but he didn't want anything to do with my son's chocolate lab, lol! Since I was building off an existing structure I didn't think it would be an issue needing a permit, and come to find out the code enforcement officer didn't really care either, he was just doing his job. He could have been a real jerk and made me stop and file all the paperwork, blah, blah, blah. He just said next time your in town just come by and fill out the application, we'll just give it to you. A funny thing about this whole thing is that the officers secretary is a high school classmate of mine who had been following my whole project through Facebook and was absolutely loving it and later on even asked me if I'd help her build one when she was ready for it. Immediately after she got the call from my neighbor, she tried to contact my wife who was at work at the time and couldn't answer her cell phone. The secretary didn't have my cell number or she would have called me. My wife and I are both healthcare workers and have done nothing but work our tails off during the pandemic. After seeing so much misery during the pandemic, we decided we needed a little oasis to relax, so we bought the hot tub and while waiting for it to come we excavated a "pit" so that we could have the top of the tub at about the same height as our deck.... Anyway, the whole project turned out beautiful. Besides needing more common sense, some people just need to mind there own business!

[@tomaugustine984]

Agree with your last statement 100%, hope you guys are enjoying the hot tub.

[@jamesmoore768]

Amen!😂

[@russellhazzard6936]

Mike, As a father of daughters teaching them to be able to slip a tail is a paramount survival skill.

[@mikesr3407]

I really believe very few people even know what their rear view mirror is for ! Obviously now people are too busy looking at their phone to even know what's going on around them. Great comment Russell 👍

[@JustAFlyover]

Thank you for saying this. I grew up in the era of less worries and I was thinking the same thoughts that you posted. You are a great father.

[@danbrophy3785]

Mike, you’re my brother from another mother. I agree with everything you said.

[@Trumptrain2024Vance]

Better teach your children how to survive the concrete Jungle in 2024 ! The wizard has Dementia and the natives are restless! God bless Justice Clarence Thomas

[@philipblass6544]

I agree with teaching the art of evasion. The flip side is they are also learning the skills of being stalkers.

[@danaparker4349]

The Morgan’s are the real deal. I sent them a license plate, I had heard Melissa say she was sending Thank You notes to people who had sent them plates. I was expecting a printed card but I was surprised to receive a card with a handwritten personalized message thanking me for my service. I thank the Morgan Family for being a first class American Family with the ethnics of our founding fathers.

[@onhoneybeeridge6379]

Mike, I've watched you for a long time. My wife and I are cultivating property in Oswego, NY very similar to yours. I have the same experience with authorities. People don't seem to get that rural life is a bit different. Loved your comment, "I am the local authority on my property". That same phrase has come out of my mouth many times. You're my hero with the grace and patience you exercise with some of these comments. Glad to hear there are still schools in this world that haven't been infected. I don't generally comment on videos but I have to say, I have fond memories of your part of the world. My mom was from a huge family in Dubois and we travelled there every year for the big family reunion. My parents had 7 kids to entertain so driving around the countryside was always a hit. It's fun to recognize some of the sights you visit. I've seen that giant elk more times than I could count. God bless you and your wonderful family.

[@SEMPER-FI-777]

Great message to Mike and family! Northern Oneida County, New York here! 👍😎🇺🇸😇💪

[@Darren.R]

Almost time for Rudy’s to open.

[@tsdalex]

As a guy that was born and raised in a big city and now living in the suburbs it took some time for me to adjust to not having to ask for permission on everything I do on my property. I'm sure I looked like a basket case to my neighbors when conversations about home projects led to me asking them how much a permit would cost and where would I have to get it. They would just shake their heads and grin. Sure there a certain things that I wouldn't do without having the proper permits but I haven't had any major projects I. Some time. Anyway, I guess I was so used to "staying in my box/cage" that I didn't know how to act when the barrier wasn't there anymore. That was decades ago. Now I'm the one shaking my head and grinning at all the new and younger homeowners. Freedom is a beautiful thing! Love the content, God Bless!

[@paulkuske1457]

My son is 19, serving in the Marine Corp, he thanked me for teaching him situation awareness, which he applies everyday. Your daughter is very fortunate to have a dad and mom like you and a great school who has good activities !!! What a fun game!!!

[@gregmackie6161]

Mike you crack me up dude,so down to earth and a hard worker also,if I was a authority on approving of your parenting skills I would use u as a blue print to people who need help,you and your family are such a good unit the way you support your family, especially Huntsman,and your other children, inlaws and grand children is awesome.Eva has her head switched on and I wouldn't want to cross her ,good luck for trying to hunt her down,keep up the awesome content the Morgans 😊😊

[@dennisrichards1261]

Mike, thank you for this video. I know you and your family are very busy, and you may not see this comment. I was very happy to hear you stick up for not only your daughter but the other kids involved in this harmless game. Please keep up with your sensible thoughts with life. P.S. this is coming from a retired sheriff, and I know what it feels like to get some of these comments.

[@nathanconner9223]

I have always said, “Stupid people never disappoint you.” Keep doing what your doing! People are just jealous of y’all . Lord bless yall!

[@calblue95482]

And they never exhaust that resource! lol

[@waltergregory2368]

Bravo for you Mike! You are my kind of man. Great video! It is a shame we don’t have more like you in this world.

[@trevorburton2718]

Mike, when I was about eleven I learned to ride an ex racehorse. I was given an old saddle and bridle and told to see what I could do. The horse was a bay 16.2 hands gelding and was also an ex steeplechaser, (jumper) After a year of falling off I learned to jump him myself and gallop alongside the roadway on the grass verge. I didn't think I was unique in anyway but just a country kid who loved horses. The horse roamed free on government land but would always come when I called him. (My father was the commandant of the SCE, services corrective establishment. (Military prison.) in Ardmore, New Zealand. Not far from where I lived was the Ardmore aerodrome which is a small rural airport. One day I raced a cessna down the side of the runway as it began it's takeoff run. The man in the tower chased me on a pushbike but I easily outrun him on Golonzo and jumped a drainage ditch so he couldn't follow. I was 12 years old. I saw myself as just a normal country kid. Eva sounds like a fun kid, all the best, tell her to have fun. Life is too short to wrap yourself in cotton wool.

[@larryshillings6672]

Even though some people consider themselves WOKE, in reality, they are sound asleep. Well spoken, Mike.

[@ronatwell5379]

Love your comments on "authority". My late father-in-law in Canada operated like you. I may not have all the details exact but close. He built his own house out in the country. A utility pole was right beside his driveway, and the house was less than a 100' from the road. He spoke to the utility people about putting a dusk to dawn light on the pole. They told him what he would have to pay for them to install one and the monthly charge. He just ran outdoor grade of romex to the pole and installed his own light. They told him he couldn't do that. Too late, it was already done and is still there today. Second story- he owned the land across the road, with a small 2 room house about 150 yards up the road. He rented it out. Well, the well pump went out, so he decided to run a water line from his well up to the little house which would have to cross the road. He talked to the guys at the highway garage about putting up a barricade at the intersections on both sides to detour the traffic while he dug a trench across the road to bury this water line. They told him he couldn't do that. By the way, this was a busy paved road. The next day, he called them on the phone and announced they needed to bring out some barricades because he already had the trench dug and it would be a little time before he could get the line laid and the trench filled back in. So, they did and also came back the next day to patch in the blacktop. No one said a word to him. That is the kind of guy he was. Don't tell him what he couldn't or wasn't allowed to do on his property. Now, the road wasn't his, but if they weren't going to cooperate he went ahead with what he needed to do.

[@MaMa-st2eg]

I am glad they are active, having to think, strategize and learn how to be safe while going after an objective.....We love your channel....We live in the country and we have good relationships with our local authorities and neighbors. We help each other out and cooperate to make each other's lives better.

[@davewallace.8303]

This is a GREAT exercise in critical thinking and problem solving. Also situational awareness.

[@davidmorse8432]

​@Maria CANCER Don't be afraid to get a second opinion. Sorry for your troubles.

[@michaeldelora5177]

The students learn avoidance tactics ON THEIR OWN. It's not being spoon fed to them by their teachers. And this is occurring with the complete knowledge and permission of the school system and parents, as well as the workplaces. The students learn proper boundaries and how to respect others. Two thumbs up.

[@terrygroce1594]

If there were issues with your neighbors you would know. Mike you are such a kind and thoughtful individual who is willing to help any and all those who have common sense to life and will work with you and issues.

[@petenelson8136]

Laying on the couch napping with the Morgan's ... Love It!! We bought 16 acres out in the country in a county in IN that is much like what you talk about in WV. Like you I'd never buy a house that is under an HOA. A friend of mine had to fight his HOA to put up a flag pole. I told him I asked my HOA, I looked in the mirror and asked myself 🙂 if I could put mine up. He now doesn't live in an HOA any more and absolutely loves the freedom he has to do what he want's with his property.

[@motor2of7]

HOA are evil. It’s a license for every Karen in the neighborhood to stick their nose in everyone else’s business.

[@donnlowe9129]

Freedom to be your own man and make your own decision that's what this Country is all about.

[@probuilder961]

People just need to know what they're signing up for. Many love the restrictions of HOA's. It's like buying a BMW then complaining about the maintainence costs.

[@charlottenelson8378]

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[@geraldtroy4145]

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[@charlottenelson8378]

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[@duranamaris8476]

Thanks for sharing info about your financial consultant. I will also look her up and get in touch. Watching only KZbin videos and trying these stuffs myself hasn’t really been useful.

[@joecahill8165]

I’m a HS teacher and I know a lot of schools around me play “assassin” or “ senior tag” around here. Very common. Some people must’ve never heard of it. Very common.

[@KenAmmon]

Mike, I'm Ken a 74 year old from North Idaho, love your channel, content and comments. I agreed with everything you stand for. As a 5 year old, born in Covington KY and lived in Florence KY my family had to move to North Idaho when I was 5 because of my hay fever. Personally I think Idaho (especially North Idaho) is the most free state in the USA (I know there will be plenty of others that will disagree, but that's ok!). We lived for 8 years in a HOA neighborhood, we vowed never again. Our oldest son, his wife and their 2 grade school kids live with us on 4 acres that we went together and bought 2 1/2 years ago. We have about 20 goats and about 15 chickens. We feel blessed to have enough space to spread out and don't hear our neighbors (unless they have a chainsaw running). We have a Kubota BX2601, it's small but we've been able to a lot with it so far. Keep up the great work brother!!!

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

I love Idaho, been there 4 or 5 times

[@stevemains4590]

Your children are kind,smart,and alll around wonderful people just like you and Melissa. Don't let a few crazy people get you down. Love you guys and consider you part of our family.

[@marklengal9990]

We did a lot worse then that 40 years ago and it was every day fun and games. I’m glad to see kids get out and have some fun. They are old enough to know right from wrong.

[@burncon2]

As a multi-jurisdictional design/build contractor for 40 years I understand and appreciate your view on permits, which are just another of MANY hidden taxes. As a GC, I am forced to “follow the rules” but my biggest beef comes with inspectors or jurisdictions who like to “invent code” in their realm.

[@probuilder961]

Yes sir! I agree. I also like to educate homeowners by informing them that building inspectors only verify that a job meets electrical, plumbing, HVAC & zoning codes, (& structural engineering adherence) NOT quality control of all the other aspects of construction.

[@burncon2]

@@probuilder961 If they are jerks about it, I learned years ago to hand them a notepad and have ask them write down their exact objection along with the address where they receive their personal mail…which always generates the question “why”…and the answer…”so my attorneys know where to send the summons” and an explanation that case law, nationwide, has determined that modification of Internantional Building Codes by local authorities beyond published code, must go through an addendum process with IBC and that building officials, town councils, aldermen, supervisors, mayors, etc. are, in fact, in violation of that very code and individually responsible for damages. I further explain that there are “x” number of $50 to $150/hr trades idle and that I started the meter when I handed them that pad…and that their jurisdiction could ONLY pay to defend them if they were acting within the boundaries of law…published code…and that our privately hired inspector preceded and passed his inspection just before you arrived…and he’s a licensed engineer…and he was here for over an hour. It isn’t a bluff but I do try to take time during the process to sit down with building officials to head off such a scenario. I’ve only had to do it twice…so far.

[@1guyin10]

What's really fun is when one inspector demands things be done a certain way and another comes through and wants you to tear all that out and build it back his way.

[@burncon2]

@@1guyin10 I’m a calm guy, but I’d blow a fuse over that stupidity.

[@joebledsoe257]

I’m a old Boy Scout. No problem with starting a fire even with frozen wet wood. Have numerous pieces of flint and “steel” blade knives. That’s all I need.

[@franktoth4205]

Great video. Have never submitted very much comment. The county I live in in Missouri has NO permit requirements other than sewer, and that in just the last few years for new systems and modifications on existing ones. I build and modify my property all the time, its what I do. Its rural, like yours, and all the neighbors get along great. I cut, split firewood, burn and most all that you do. Keep up the good work.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I told you years ago that the more your channel grows the more this will happen and 95% of these people are doing this deliberately to push your buttons and get a reaction.

[@pls1911]

Stay the course, Sir! There are more kind and generous folks with common sense than there are administrative quibblers. If we address issues with a smile and offer reasonable resolutions, we will rarely have a headache. Cheers to you and yours from the Lone Star State!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks Mike, in my 60 years with the exception of military time I have not lived closer than five miles from anything like a town, we regulate ourselves , still have all the body parts I was born with. Central California watching

[@sunseeker6088]

Great test…..I have been wondering the same. Will wet wood fire up?????

[@richardpedersen9189]

My 2-cents ... I am in total agreement with what Mike said, and stand behind and support 110% of everything OWTM is about!!! It sounds like too many people have never lived a real life, and definitely not one outside a city. They would never have survived HS in the late 1960's or 70's, nor have experienced AND ENJOYED what growing up is all about. I for one am GLAD there are still some sane, practical, common sense people around to share their knowledge. THANKS Mike and Mellissa and Eva

[@jacklachman5304]

Good morning everyone from a chilly Virginia Beach…Mike we love the fire starter… it works for our needs every time. We’ve given some away as gifts & they love it too… Common sense: Sadly there is a lack of it these days it seems to me. I’m right in line with your views & “common sense”. Have a day Hello Hunter 😊

[@willojanen2]

I absolutely love the way you THINK, common sense. I experienced the same thing with the inspections on my 40X 60 shop, two minutes and gone $ 1500.00 please. Keep on being you. You and your family are a blessing to watch.

[@nancywilson7476]

Always like your videos and the way you look at life. The fire starter is amazing. Can't wait to try it out. Just bought my first piece of land at 68. Had an HOA for about 6 months. Got a ticket for stopping my car at my sidewalk to un load groceries during a rainstorm for approximately 3 minutes. Ridiculous . Keep the faith.

[@johnhenninger8680]

Greetings from Colorado! This is a Butler boy from years ago and I grew up being from western PA. Need to help you out on your discussion in this episode. Sometimes you speak of which only what you have known and this time I don't agree with your assertion on HOAs and the Township governance. Having lived from New England, to Montana, to the west coast, Nebraska, in Washington D.C. and now settled in Colorado, the growth and development of our country has changed, sorry to say. Major point, HOAs are of great value to what is being built nowadays in communities. Major goal of our HOA and I must state I am the President of it, is to maintain the neighborhood and home value of all owners and to do this Covenants are necessary. You live on 70 acres or so and can control your land to an extent. But having seen the growth on all the farms around Cranberry, and I have a cousin living in the area, is reshaping lives, families and neighbors. For what homes cost today you need to ensure that the homes are not impacted by unrestricted/uncontrolled development or homeowners who buy the home next door and set up a meth lab. With laxed morals of today we need to do as much as we can to maintain and improve our major investments with homes being the biggest. Your wooded lot is a great place but you have stated development is right around the corner. Your comments encouraged going your own way. That goal is from the past and will change and when it does, what you have will be gone. I wish this was not so. But I caution your personal expression such as this episode's comments. People need to work together for everyone's sake. Just my thoughts and I will continue to watch your site.

[@dougrumer9449]

It's 17° feel like -2° in oakland md very cold 🥶 and windy. It's nice to be inside and watch you all on KZbin love the channel besafe and stay warm

[@barneymm2204]

Thanks for mentoring those of us that needed that.

[@jeffrichards773]

Love Love your message today! I know you won’t let those negative messages get you three down (I’m sure you all won’t). People need to look at the positives in life and respect what people are doing and be happy for them. That’s my unsolicited two cents…for whatever it’s worth…please keep doing what makes you happy and we will keep watching and enjoy watching. RESPECT you and your philosophy on life.

[@johnclarke6647]

When I was a kid in 1959 I went to Camp Ridgecrest for boys and was elected by my counselors to become a Little Chief. On of the tests to become a Little Chief was to run up a local mountain and build a fire at the top with only one match in a rain storm. I succeeded and became a Little Chief with the Indian name, “Wagging Tongue.” When I came back several years later as a Counselor I became Chief Wagging Tongue. I did not have any kind of fire starter. I used small broken branches from a cedar tree that I found on the mountain. I was not a novice at building a fire, I had been a Cub and Boy Scout for years, so I knew how to build a fire. Still do, but I use Joy Juice (kerosene) these days.

[@Romelandservices]

I don't comment much, but I enjoyed your explanation of how to handle certain situations as they arise. Great job! Love the channel

[@digger553]

This is exactly why I love your channel. It drips with common sense. Please say hello to the Hunt man.

[@wvscotty2055]

Good morning! I've been wondering on the charcoal chimney too. I always start mine over my charcoal grate so I think I would need some paper down first then the fire starter

[@ZenRebel33]

I'll give you another example. My mom and dad built a mother-n-law apartment on our property. My dad went to pull the permit. They charged him $3000 for the permit. On top of that, they charged him another $2500 for an environmental impact. Absolutely insane how much over reach towns, states and the federal government can be. Another story my dad told me 30 years ago, I think you'll like. A friend of his moved out west. I believe it was Montana, but I could be wrong. He decided to build a 2 car garage on his own as he was a carpenter. Coming from RI, he went to the town hall to ask about getting a building permit. The response he got from the town hall, was permit, why would you need a permit to build on your own land.

[@gordonhagge7195]

I moved from California, Los Angeles County, to Virginia. I wanted to move my mailbox here. In California, you had to go through the post office to move it. I talked to our mail lady, Heidi, one day. She laughed and said as long as she could get to it, put it wherever you want. Permits are different; for example, you needed a permit to change your water heater. It was just a money grab.

[@4BikeMike]

There are safety devises attached to most mechanical equipment. These devises could save your Family or your home or your pets and more. Most homeowners don't realize the importance of these devises. This is the reasons why you need permits. Inspections make sure they are installed properly.

[@kdegraa]

@@4BikeMikeI live in a country where the inspection or permits to install hot water systems is unheard of. There are never reports of hot water systems hurting people through malfunction. The difference is these systems must be installed by licensed plumbers. Why is a permit needed if a competent tradesman will do the work? Does a bureaucrat know more than someone who does the work?

[@4BikeMike]

@@kdegraa Well Karl...I live in a country with lots of scumbags that don't know what they are doing and charge people ridiculous money....Don't get me started!!!

[@danascrattish3538]

I know this is an older video but my husband and I are just now watching it. I wanted to comment because our kids played “Senior assassins” in high school as well. I remember saying that I couldn’t believe they still let them do it in today”s crazy culture but they all made so many great memories while playing. It’s a great way to get them out of the house. Our oldest daughter was one of the last three standing when she was “assassinated” by some kid laying in my yard in a camouflage hunting suit😂. Let those comments roll off. I’m glad your daughter is making good HS memories.

[@williamfenner9915]

I like how you do things. I know that you have things done right, and you don't have to have to answer to any of them. People have to much time on their hands.

[@Chuckyeager1942]

I love the family and the channel. My kids enjoy watching too. We just bought a Kubota to help grandpa on his acreage. Life is good.

[@daleunruh8717]

Great job mike, love your family. Nice to see good people still out there.

[@marvinflournoy345]

I agree with you 100% I love seeing children playing outside. When I came up we made our own fun. Also that is why I live in the country I don't want anyone telling me what I can and can't do. I built my own shop and had a meter put in and did my own wiring and never got any grief.

[@timothygrubb6206]

I very rarely comment. I have to say I agree 1000 percent. Keep up all you do. Love all of you.

[@douglashingsbergen4304]

Regarding HOA restrictions, I remember one of my best gotcha moments after we built our house. We had been fortunate to get a deal of a culdesac lot that the previous owner could not build on since the builder of the house on the adjacent lot had built in the wrong spot and the property line had to be adjusted to conform with the neighborhood covenants. The plan that we had was small enough to fit and then some and we got a deal. The following year I had cleared out 50 or so osage orange trees and was using a Bobcat to clear an old cattle run when the retired judge who had owned all the property for this development came over to see what was going on. I told him of my plans for the pool and privacy fence around the yard when he informed me that he would have to approve any fence before it went up in accordance with the covenants. I informed the judge that when the previous builder had screwed up and my lot and my neighbor's lot had to be renumbered the new numbers did not fall in the number range stipulated in the covenants. "So you see judge by the letter and numbers in the law I can do anything I want to with this lot without your approval." I thought the judge might have a stroke right there and then.

[@bradreinert9259]

Picked up some fire starter for the camping season! Thankful for your common sense approach to life!

[@Winger2325]

Great video and appreciate your honesty. I work in public safety and people nonsense is staggering and how they want other people to behave because "they" said so. I also can relate with having great neighbors and when they call for help 99 percent of the time I am right there helping. My tractors or backhoe at the ready usually plowing snow or moving dirt, horse manure etc. "Common" sense I refer to now as "Uncommon" sense as short-sighted bubble wrap people seem to dominate in so many ways. Keep up the great work and be safe.

[@gwaynel8363]

How refreshing to hear that there are still people using common sense. Hope Eva wins the game. Unfortunately I live in an area where inspectors delight in making it difficult for the public. All the best from Greensboro NC..

[@MrCoopersdad]

I owned a Vermeer BC1000 tree chipper, it was able to eat logs 12" in diameter, did not matter how long, and gives a great chip - mulch product for other uses. As it pulls in the logs you have the ability to stop the feed roller and add some vine or small material, the engage the feed roller, pulling everything in. But I do see you point with using the heavy equipment also and not having to touch any of the wood. If I lived near by, Id be happy to come by and help out

[@terrypomatto907]

Growing up we played bicycle tag and we lived in a small town so the limits are the limits of our games. We allowed everyone to play. This was in Illinois and we used our entertainment as a form of exercise. This was an old coal mining town. We didn't worry about problems because if someone needed help they would get some kids to help, no money involved.

[@ronaldthibodauxjr6913]

I understand exactly the way you feel. I also live in a small rural town. The people here are so easy to deal with.

[@bruceguidosh2120]

G' mornin Mike! I gotta say, you have really kept busy since I started watching you a while ago (Remembering all the negative posts of how you were crazy to quit your "day job"!) Most of the negative comments just show "Common sense isn't too common anymore!" Growing up in the more open spaces of townships, neighbors usually get along with each other and respect each other! An HOA has always seemed restrictive to me, and would never think of wanting to live in that type of situation!

[@paulbarr3981]

I'm Like you Mike. I'm 76 and done a LOT of things. There is a motto I live by that has served me well. "It's easier to get forgiveness than it is permission." Love your spirit man! Oh, and those Debbie Downers? Sad people with sad lives. Scared of their own shadows. What if this and what if that. Well, what if none of it? I have no patience for them. Get our of the way! You and yours Mike, Be well and happy.

[@workaholic5318]

If you don't have night switch disconnects on the old blue Ford you might consider putting that on the electrical. Most intermittent use vehicles have them.

[@paulandreassen9964]

Great advice, I agree 100%. The old HiBoy probably has a parasitic draw so having the overnight disconnect would make a big difference.

[@rodneyvodenichar4699]

I agree with the talking it out about the local permits, I was under the impression that where I wanted to build a garage on property I would be too close to property lines to build it. The Code enforcement officer looked at the Google photos of the properties involved. Long story short he told me that the total cost with building and inspection would be $30.00. Talking it out was a good thing. I live not too far from your area (will not disclose where to protect your privacy.) Great videos keep up the good work.

[@ttkddry]

Great demo, goodlyck in getting this wood burning under these conditions. Can you light the firestarter with a camping magnesium stick?

[@simplelifehomestead5626]

The way you handled all of what you said was the right way handle the situation. Perfection at its best. I wish they had that game when I was in school. Your a great man. I’m with ya on all your videos!!! You have never lead us wrong. Much respect!!!!!

[@patriotallen9717]

Very good demonstration of the power of the fire starter! Beautiful

[@merlepyne6792]

Hi Mike, I'm 83 years old and remember when my daughter was in high school, she belonged to a group the mafia. That was fine with me. Eva's group is better organized. Good for her and you!

[@mikesr3407]

Mike Sooooo True , the crap we used to pull in the Seventies growing up in town ! We had a 3 acre woods / dump in our backyard , everyone used it ! We had a blast until they bull dozed it for public housing . We moved to the country in less than 2 months ! Raised my kids out of the city also ! Great Video 👍

[@MikeZMonroe]

I grew up in a small midwestern town, high school late 60,s. My buddies and I worked when not in school. Our free time was spent driving up and down Main Street like American Graffiti. Your local high school playing games in coordination with locals is not only fun but use of common sense and courtesy. Our school didn’t have the assassin game but if we did would have been more fun that driving the drag😊

[@williandepauw5395]

What a concept, leave good people alone, punish bad people. I never thought of that.

[@donaldderrick3639]

I love how calm and patient you are. I believe that your previous career gives you the real world knowledge when dealing with these issues, In the back of your mind as you listen to the trash you know that "There is No problem that can not be resolved with proper application of explosives" :)

[@arthenry498]

I must say, I get a BANG out of your problem solving resolutions!! And I agree 100 percent!! Can you say "BOOM" boys and girls?

[@gibbopgibbop]

Mike. I beg you to ignore those folks. Your family is an absolute shining example of wholesome goodness. My son is a 17 year old actor on General Hospital. We live in the Philly suburbs. My wife watches your show with me. We call it our show. She sees your daughter and always grabs our son and says I wish she lived near us so I could fix you two up. I say that because if a mother wants her son to date a particular girl you can bet that’s a good girl. Keep on keeping on. Your family is great.

[@patlsmith404]

If people are telling you how wrong you are…you should know what you & your family are right!❤️🇺🇸🙏🏼💥

[@kennyp507]

Sensible sense, your spot on... communication is key, people are more inclined to be engaged when the effort is made to speak face to face, I figure about 1/3 of our problems wouldnt even register as problems if people would just talk to each other with common sense and respect.

[@johnking8679]

FIRE STARTER - TOTAL SUCCESS !! Thanks for the demo, Mike !! No doubt about it !!

[@ivanrodriguez8988]

love the way you live, and don't ever change for nobody keep enjoying everything you do.

[@topjob1000]

Mike it's got to the point that people want stick there nose in your life but they want you to stay out of there's. Screw those kind of people ! keep coming with the video's .

[@rogerpurcell9444]

Keep your house in order. Help your neighbors, Pretty simple! Thanks for being a great example to the people we need! Common sense unfortunately is rare!!!

[@larryborn1082]

I got a bag of the fire started and am pretty amazed at how efficient it is. A small hand full gets decent sized splits roaring in my fireplace. Great product. Also, as an HOA refugee (20 years gone now) I am amazed at how much freedom and autonomy folks will give up because they are worried about "resale value"

[@maga5381]

You would be a dream neighbor. Ignore the people who require authorities to tell them what to do and when to do it.

[@jasonbossaer2580]

I love it! This is just one of the many reasons I watch your channel. Like-minded, common sense, etc, etc. Thanks for your hard work on these videos. Jason from Indiana.

[@schillschill]

Mike, you're a great American. Unfortunately, a large percent of those living in this great country not only have lost all common sense, but have made it their jobs to disrupt the lives of those who disagree with them or heaven forbid, have the temerity of speaking out against them. Keep doing what you're doing brother and keep standing up for your rights and for simple common sense.

[@johnjohnson3302]

Okay, I have been considering buying some fire starter. Now I am sold!

[@glennserikawa221]

I am glad that there are still people around with common sense that can work things out between each other just by talking it out.

[@adamgrebenc9705]

I wish my high school did something like this.... So cool!

[@ShutterUp]

We would get along just fine Mike. I will never live in a HOA or on a community water system. I bought this house 30 years ago, it has public water but also had a well. Great we can use that for the garden. We closed and the Health inspector was here with the previous owner filling in my well with concrete.... It was a "health hazard" pouring concrete down the well wasn't apparently.

[@kevinhall2266]

Amen Mike. Common sense and conversation makes life easier and solves a lot of “non” issue deals. I’ve survived and succeeded for 50 plus years with just a handshake.

[@jrbrumley9334]

Hi Mike! I fully understand your position on permits or moving your mailbox. You are so fortunate to live in the Township where you live. Here, it is absolutely required to have a permit for just about everything we do. Also, the postal service has the absolute say as to where your mailbox is placed. I envy you having the ability to talk through things with your Township as our County isn't at all flexible no matter how much we talk with them, a totally liberal area that wants nothing to do but to control everything we do. Oh, and as far as the "game" Eva and her classmates play, outstanding. It really seems to keep them thinking and causes goodwill among them. Fantastic, keep up the good work and if from time to time you need a permit so be it. Thanks for sharing and I wish I was your neighbor! J.R.

[@user-vi1eu2pk1j]

I feel the same way about permits. The local government loves to take more of our money and throw it away. Love your channel Mike. Keep making great content.

[@paulprigge1209]

That is not the way it is where I live. We vote in local officials but we are a rual Area where everybody knows everybody generations ago.

[@michaelmactavish4445]

government here were i am they got rid of burning permits wich is nice

[@danlinehan8145]

Speaking of "Common Sense", that's the reason I continue to watch this channel. Keep going Mike!

[@FranksrailworldFrank]

Great outlook on dealing with authorities! I'm 73 years old and grew up in a small rural town without a lot of restrictions or money grabs to do work on your own property. That was the best time to be an American. What happened to our country and our freedom makes me sick today. Don't change, Mike. I love your channel and your integrity!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

In my opinion, you’re a good guy Mike, I was asking you to borrow your trailer one day before I could even finish my sentence you said I don’t care what you need take it.

[@panderson5828]

I personally love what the school does. We did something similar in my school unsanctioned though. 54 of us in my graduating class.

[@hiddenspringshappenings3945]

Nice video! Thanks Mike. Totally agree with you. I have a saying “You can’t fix stupid!” So sometimes we just have to move on without them.

[@gregott2011]

Well said Mike. I am amazed how much can be accomplished when dealing with someone in person. You learn something each time you do this and even if you don't get 100% of what you want, it helps prepare you for the next time. Keep up the good work. And thank you for helping others.

[@maddawg0517]

I've been making fire starters for my wood stove using soy wax, wood shavings, small paper compostable "condiment" cups and some bulk wick material. One match, light the wick and these things burn hot for a good 15 minutes. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@holymoly6829]

Great video Mike Just keep doing what you do 👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗💕🕊️

[@charlenepartlow7880]

Heyyyy Mike ! I'm gonna keep this short ...I just want to give you a 👍and a 👏...you're spot on buddy ...common sense is not as plentiful as it used to be...we admire y'all in so many ways..

[@josephpedone2004]

Good morning Morgan family ☕️ I drove up to Potter county last night from Philadelphia, unexpected surprise on the turnpike… speeding ticket, still worth the trip… have a blessed day

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Ouch, how fast did they get you

[@josephpedone2004]

@@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans … 84mph and I was next to a semi about the same speed

[@roberthansek6732]

I've experienced HOAs in my life, never again--now on 5 ac off gravel road and love it. Enjoyed the stories and it's always a treat to see Eva (last video).

[@10Bdog10]

I've lived outside an hoa and ended up having the Clampetts move in next door. Broken down cars, loud parties, trash in the yard, and constant problems. We had the worst time selling that house because of the neighbors.