Do We Really Even Need Firewood?

[@karid.4371]

The Jackson ave. story had me Rolling!! You need to put him in videos more often. LoL.. He's like a living sitcom character.

[@davidstucker4318]

I noticed you can open the tailgate from inside,does the truck drive itself too???😂🤣😂🤣

[@i_am_mcsee]

Bear, you're such a lovable dog. Another great video Daniel.

[@kd5inm]

Daniel, I really like your brother. He's a good guy.

[@met1117]

Your brother lives life on his own terms. A die-ing breed

[@RuthAnnnMorris]

I lost my chocolate lab 19 days after my husband died. She started failing when he was put in the hospital but after his death I put his jacket down for on her bed to comfort her and she curled up on it and died!! How did she know? But he was her human and she felt the loss from me. But I love labs!!

[@jennifermassie7227]

I'm so very sorry for your losses!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

[@jennifercullison]

I lost mine right after I started chemo..he was born and lived with me for 14 years...I had his mom that I lost two years before he passed...this house is so empty without them

[@tanyabailey2784]

Dogs just know! They are so much smarter then most of us give them credit for. So very sorry for your losses.

[@slm3913]

How lovely! Mom and daughter could pass for twins. Lovely video. Thank you for sharing your family life with us.

[@patrickgrandy6665]

I use a lot of wood chips in my goat barn. Refresh every other month and never smell a thing and free wood chips are the best wood chips

[@edithsavoy7156]

I wouldn't stack your firewood against the side of your house-it's a good way to get termites.

[@csnanny1882]

Best video of the month was you chasing ducks and goats. Lol Your brother has a nice place . The house sets by the water It’s nice of him to name his street after someone who was good to him. I love your videos when you are cutting wood and messing with the animals. I believe that’s a good ideal about the truck bed. Your truck, your dogs.

[@debday9593]

Your brother makes me smile. He reminds me of my father. The old hermit that if you take the time to listen is a treasure trove of knowledge and stories. Who might grump but would give you the shirt off his back. The house was just like his place, pieced together. Even naming things after people who gave him things... lol

[@shawnmazurk3816]

Nice to see a step brother helping a 20 year older brother out. Gob bless you all. Greetings from Welland Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@lovedairycows]

our cows and calves love to lay on wood chips from the trees and we love them too because the bedding is free that way

[@lynnelovett8999]

Good for you doing that for your brother. Pray for Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri because they were hit by at least 22 tornadoes least night. Mayfield, KY basically wiped off the map. Thinking maybe from 70-100 lost their lives from the tornadoes. God have mercy. Be safe and well. God bless you and yours.

[@leann4925]

Lynne Lovett I've been praying for them. I stayed up watching on you tube all that took place and the devastation was so unreal. Thank you for bringing it up.

[@JP-bv7bf]

Love your fancy splitter with a lift, what a saving of your back. that last tree you split would have made beautiful lumber. So nice you can bless your brother with fire wood to keep him warm. God bless you and your family🇨🇦

[@gregbaker1616]

I live in Virginia and have been telling alot of troopers thanks for there service, so Daniel I know you don't live in Virginia but still thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

[@brigittestach-wolf1206]

Have Cut firewood in my teens...heats you twice, my uncle said: once when cutting and once in the oven. So I agree with you...has to be cold, when cutting firewood.

[@cypressblue8877]

You took us to his house once with firewood b4. Plus a big tree chunk. He has a fun sense of humour. I see Earl & Bear out together Earl playing with Bear - hope fixing Bear worked - love that dog. Lol, Steve is yelling bring on some treats. I am in Alberta CA. Right now it is -1 C down to - 8 C then by Wednesday it will be - 21C which is close to normal for us. Hope she had a gr8t time. Happy 60th to her. Stay safe & take care of you all. Thanks for sharing eh :))

[@bettejanz730]

Your brother is what makes life interesting.

[@domenicozagari2443]

You people are blessed to have fire wood. I would use those blocks next to the bridge to raise the dam.

[@rockylee482]

Your brother seems like a real funny backwoods type of man. I love it!!! They are so funny when they just build everything and always got projects going.

[@cherylbebenek8315]

So nice to see your brother ! It’s been a minute or two. Enjoy the time you spend together.

[@rebeccamunoz4596]

My Dad jumped a train leaving Minnesota headed for Washington State n joined the CCCamps when he was 14yrs old. Around 1931 tough old man.🤗❤

[@amiedavis5257]

We've had our spray in bed liner for 11 years...Ours is over the rails, it hasn't faded, cracked, nothing. It looks as good as the day we put it in. We did the rocker panels as well. Best thing we could have ever done with our truck. We throw lumber in it, tree branches, bags of sand, whatever. Ours is 1/4 inch or thicker. Our truck is well over 20 years old (1998) and looks almost new. You have to get a good quality one. The person that did ours professionally taught people how to do this, he needed a truck that wasn't all beat up; we just paid for the cost of the materials. It was $300. Best investment ever.

[@traceyrenfro2937]

Your brother reminds me a lot of my family. His place looks way better than some of my family members. Old house but great bones. Just needs a little paint. Thank you for sharing your brother with us.

[@carolynmesser7199]

Good job Daniel , nice helping your brother . Bless you . 💕🙏💕

[@heavenlyhillshomestead9465]

The CCC boys(Civilian Conservation Corps) built a lot of stuff here in WV especially in Babcock State Park, in fact by the gristmill there is a old swimming hole and dam made by them! It’s really interesting stuff and there’s a few books on them and what they have built.

[@myrnaaugustine1456]

We put two, big rubber mats (bought at Home Depot) in the truck bed. Easy to clean. Keeps cargo from sliding around.

[@garymoats9718]

You have a great brother, he's keeping life real.

[@wallflowerjr]

Always enjoy, especially, the extras on family, mother in law and your brother. Steve, cows and dogs.

[@gregbaker1616]

Me and my brother work together good. Good to see you guy's get along.

[@veryhighpower]

Love it! "Connoisseur of inventory." I'm going to have to use that one.

[@tbush6053]

Your brother is one to sit and talk to, or better yet 'listen' to. Maybe a little bit different life style but I imagine he's full of stories well worth hearing . You're a good brother helping him out .

[@leann4925]

T Bush I was thinking the same thing.

[@johnbrost5437]

My dad bought a brand new truck and picked up a load of firewood on way home from dealership.

[@basshunter4144]

Great vid Daniel hope bear and earl can get a long. Daniel if I may ask can we say a prayer for the people in Kentucky they have a lot of lifes lost due to a tornado on the ground for over 200 miles county after county. Thank you

[@williamsanders2808]

Used to go out in the summer and cut log rounds. Stacked them in the wood shed all summer, until it was full, and even a bit more. Come time to get some down to the house, we'd split wood on a cool day. Spend a day or so splitting and stacking wood at the house. Always stacked the wood on the outside of the back porch, to keep it away from the house, in case of termites or wood ants. I can see who DJ gets her good looks from!

[@lindaransom3013]

I think your brother is adorable and most of us are boring anyway. 😉 He is a character. Kind of cool your family is still on the land all that time and many live connected to the property. Very interesting vid Daniel I really enjoyed it. 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@terrypomatto907]

The first thought that I had is he is happy, and he enjoys his life style. It takes all kind to keep the world going around....❤

[@billwelch3421]

WPA, my grandfather used to tell me it stood for We Piddle Around.

[@deborahwormington3010]

It’s good to see the boys are friends again 😍

[@tspum]

Hi Daniel, I do love your videos, are full of love for any side you see them. Thank you for shering.

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

You are a lucky man. Not everybody gets a unique brother. I like him.

[@jennifercullison]

Your brother is definitely a character..I had an uncle like that...we adored him..lol

[@karenladwig3856]

Daniel you have a big heart and God blesses you and your family for it.

[@judycummings4059]

Good to see Bear & Earl getting along again! Happy Birthday to D.J.'s mom!

[@virginiacurrey2019]

Nice to meet your brother. He is a good worker..staying right with you! How nice on the creek. CCC built a lot of good things! Those long ones would make nice lumber if you had a saw mill. Must not be danger of termites there. We cannot put the wood next to the holes foundation. I had them and getting the treatment is very costly!

[@sandramcglinchey7712]

Hello Arms Family! Winter went from 30 to 67 today It’s bipolar it’s horrible! Pennsylvania is usually we all have unique families!! One ways or another!

[@brendahipp8559]

happy birthday to the best mother in-law, its good to see bear and earl playing again :)

[@chrstieharvey7787]

DJ looks just like her mom. They are both very Beautiful!!!!!

[@AuntieEm30805]

Cracks me up when you stop and let Steve get his two cents in. Glad to see Bear and Earl getting along.

[@kevinroberts9580]

I always just put in a rubber bed mat in my trucks, it protects the bed and stuff doesn't slide around

[@debbieadams712]

The cows and donkeys look happy about the new pasture. It's funny that Rufus and his girls won't explore the new pasture. Thanks for the video and God bless 🙏

[@acountryboycancookwarnack5290]

Greatness having your brother on your video today....You both are the same....Both men traveled, just different paths...

[@dottiejurkunas436]

Love that “Brotherly Love”! Great you get to be so close to him! Your Mother-in-Law looks fantastic and so young! Mom and daughter could be twins! Happy Birthday to her!! May God Bless you and the family!

[@garypollard9770]

I always put the spray in bed liner in my trucks to keep things from sliding around. I am like you I had my truck to work with or taking me to work. Hey your brother is one of those sure nuff older country boys! Best kind of folks!

[@shellyowen8526]

Pray you all remained safe and sound during the storms. God bless your family.

[@jennifermassie7227]

I hope Bear and Earl are feeling better!!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

[@jeanburgin160]

Nice loads of wood in for winter! Can't wait to know the future consideration! Did enjoy this video. All the best! BJ looks just like her Mom!!! lovely

[@lyleloomis3493]

Your tress and land so all the wood chips are yours , I went through this with our town highway department. They came in on my land and cut trees down , I asked them what they were doing and they told me cutting trees that may fall over . I ask were the wood is going they said to our houses to burn in wood stoves , I said I don’t think so my land your on and my trees ,my wood and if you take it you will be charged with stealing. They checked in to it and as I said my wood and they were also told that they have to ask before they cut any wood , they only go 20’ from center of road and that puts them on edge of ditch

[@highping1786]

I like the spray in bed liner to keep things from sliding around.

[@kellymiller9771]

Glad to see Earl and Bear are interacting again. Hoping and praying that it continues. Your place is beautiful. Oklahoma at its finest!!

[@julie-annecordwell3290]

I wish all families were like yours and Dusty’s you all help each other

[@debrabeam5474]

Happy Birthday to your Mother-in-law! What a sweet surprise. Love ya guys. God bless ❤🙏

[@chelledegrasse2787]

Your brother is adoreable. He's the real deal.

[@astrallady7749]

It is nice to see you two having brother time. My dad was the youngest and when he was born his older brothers were already into adult life. We never saw his oldest brother and only his next oldest 3 or 4 times. I wish I had known my uncles, all the family history they could have told us of my grandparents who died before I was 5. I like his thinking. I name stuff too.

[@hawkrose8403]

Looks like you don’t have to do any work at all when using the wood splitter!! That’s nice! Your brother seems like a nice man! A good ol country man!! The Creek is absolutely beautiful!

[@cherylphillips9107]

Love your brother! Tells it like it is. Nice party for your mother-in-law. Bet she enjoyed it.

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures with your family and everyone else and your farm

[@davidstoughton3257]

I'm from Elmira NY and want to move to their area. I just love this channel !!! So sick of NY taxes and control !!!

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

@@davidstoughton3257 same. I'm in Albany

[@billybrown1979]

good video cutting and splitting wood. now you can go fishing. be bless. sad that kentucky got hit with bad storms. may the lord be with the families.

[@heatherk5567]

I would absolutely love to hear your brother's stories. I'm sure he's got some good ones. Now that you aren't working in the Law business you don't have to worry about his past transgressions. I grew up in a house with 3 kids who all had the same mother, the other two were 8 and 9 years older than me. There is no half my brother and sister are still my siblings. I'm glad to see Bear and Earl are still buddies. So peace can settle back over the Homestead.

[@bridgettcovell3267]

Happy late Birthday to DJ's mom. You put in a good mornings work . Glad the dogs are doing well.

[@johnsobaski3478]

The ship carrying winter has docked and the container was delivered last night in Minnesota. We got close to 17 inches. Hope you all are ok with the sever with down there.

[@jackielisowski1737]

I m from southern MN. We got pounded .. Better to be ready than not..

[@fleebee3639]

When I bought my truck new I stopped by the local Line-X dealer to see about getting the spray liner added. I wanted to do it before a camping trip that I had coming up. The guy said go ahead and take it on the trip and bring it back after the trip. I told him it's gonna get all scratched up before I brought it back. He said when we get done prepping it it's gonna look a lot worse than that before they spray in the liner. He you told me that they used 80 grit sandpaper to sand down the entire bed so that the liner would stick. I was worried about it not sticking to the paint. The problem is it won't stick to the new paint that's why they sand it down to prep it.

[@jamesballance2254]

I lost my father today (Dec 12.) Watching you and Huston over the past few years has always reminded me of the times I spent with him, hunting, fishing, growing food, working with tools, and even chopping wood (the old fashion way.) He loved the outdoors and the simple country life. Over the span of his life, he was a farmer, welder, painter, roofer, fireman, and of course father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, friend and dog lover. I will continue where he left off teaching his grand kids (my niece and nephew) the lessons he taught me and hopefully they will pass it along to their kids. Thank you, Daniel for sharing your life and family with us and may God continue to bless you all.

[@kennethbrantley2469]

I really like your recent background music. That tailgate dropping down was really neat. Just remember the words of Mark Twain. You can pick and choose your friends but never your relatives. Thanks for all that you do.

[@amybarrett2621]

aw, your a sweet brother. we all have one 😊 It was a very nice board and the Engravings was done very well.

[@pamelahouser3487]

The winds have been terrible here in Central Michigan area. Temp is dropping to low 30s with w/c 20s. It’s nice you are able to share that firewood with your brother.

[@evalinawarne1337]

I am in S.E. MI Pamela.

[@rockylee482]

Steve just hanging out with his new set of friends lol 😂 I love the new pasture area it’s so nice for them!! And so nice that y’all can see them right outside your back porch

[@judymac3588]

DJ looks just like her Mom. That was a sweet party for her. She looked very surprised.

[@johnklenzak1001]

Daniel, it looks like you have a lot of logs to cut and split. It sure is a challenging job. I have a question for you, "Do you have to put up with Termites out in your area of the country?" My dad was always telling me not to stack logs/wood against the buildings because of the termites and how they would cause major problems for all of us. I really enjoy your channel and all that your have for us in the way of learning.

[@lindasegraves4670]

I always was taught not to put wood close to the house because of termites. Well no doubt we know who DJ looks like. Happy Birthday to 🎂 DJ's Mom.

[@davidepool5884]

I’ve always enjoyed watching firewood videos. We burnt firewood when I was a kid and I did most of the cutting and splitting because my dad was always busy on our dairy farm. That new pasture is going to add a lot more feed for your animals.

[@sherryswafford4561]

Happy 60th birthday to your mother-in-law Daniel. Looks like the donkeys and the miniature herefords are enjoying the new pasture area. Hope everyone enjoys the surprise birthday party for your mother-in-law. God bless yall.

[@robertastewart-fite1337]

My younger brother and I use to go out and gather our firewood together. He would cut, and I would pitch it to the truck. Then I would jump up in the bed and he would pitch the wood up to me for stacking. We could haul a full cord at a time, and get up to 3/4 cords a day… depending on when we started. Good times.

[@zioncreekfarm]

Oh, I wish we had a wood splitter when we were younger! I guess my brother and I were the wood splitters and stackers. When you look back it was a great life lesson. Soooooooo, I guess DJ looks like her mama 😲☺ Thanks for another great video!

[@jaceestes2321]

The weather is crazy record !tornado in the east , in December 🤦‍♂️😞

[@jaceestes2321]

Glad you all are safe thank you Jesus

[@katieallen3927]

Winter has definitely arrived in Minnesota; 7” of snow overnight, morning temp of 21 DegF.

[@joannepantale483]

We had extremely high wind in Michigan. A lot of folks lost power. Not much snow. Let's pray for the folks who got hit by massive tornadoes last night. 🙏

[@WalkinMudholes]

You’re brothers awesome. Reminds me a lot of my deceased uncle. Seems like a cool older fella to set on a porch and drink coffee with.

[@basicguy1961]

well, you sure made me feel old today.. just had my 60th birthday in November. love your channel keep moving forward you are doing gr8 as far as my eyesight is.. God Bless Merry Christmas to your Family.

[@lockedin60]

Make sure you send a screenshot of those wood chips and tell Kevin this is how you chip wood! You know Daniel for "winter weather" not arriving yet has got to be a blessing. You can't forget how much of a beating Oklahoma and Texas took in February on 2021. You just make the best of what nature offers you or gives you.

[@sjcben1105]

Lol 😂

[@deborahsmith5721]

Daniel. U need to take a trip down to see Lester and Jami. You and DJ would love it. So would the kids.

[@drddianesbryant]

Daniel, when you video your brother and the old homestead I have even more respect for you than before. Evidently country folks in times past counted their worth by the number of outhouses/sheds on their property. I know my parents and grandparents did. Before my mother passed (several years after Daddy passed), she deeded land to those she wanted (my brother had passed before either of my parents), so she asked me if I wanted my homestead or my grandparents - I chose my grandparents. I demolished the outbuildings and somewhat renovated the house, but it still exists the same on the outside, including two porches that had been converted to rooms. Right now it’s empty, but I use it for relatives who need somewhere to live, rent free. Memories are all I have left, so, even if I sell the land, the house will be mine until I die. So, we all have relatives who march to the tune of a different drummer; however, they are ours and our worth is reflected by how we treat them. You could have very easily just not filmed this video - but, you didn’t! BTW, I think your brother is interesting. One of my dad’s friends gave money to build two buildings, one on the campus of two different local universities. Both buildings were named for him. Why wouldn’t your brother name the building/street for the gentleman that gave him the lumber to build his building? It’s all relative!

[@melissadyche8325]

That was smart using your tractor to hold the log while you cut it up for logs to split into firewood and I’m sure your back appreciates that

[@lindasimmons131]

Really enjoyed seeing your brother Daniel. He appears to be a down to earth person. Maybe we will see more of him. Happy Happy Birthday to your mother in law.....DJ and her look a lot alike. ❤🙏

[@karenspeer7378]

What a Sweet Surprise Party!! I remember you doing firewood with your brother last year! God Bless and have a Great Weekend!! 😀❤⚘

[@ashleigh6152]

Your brothers pop up camper and truck match perfectly, that says something! He's my kind of back woods ppl. Lol. 🪵

[@dorothyallen3614]

Yes, and I love the fish cleaning station he made at the creek and the bbque pit area, he can fish and B B que at the same time and not miss a bite! It was well thought out in my opinion!

[@lindapetersen1800]

WPA groups Grandpa worked to feed the family My Mom & her brother & SISTERS with working on that snow shoveling for the time that it was!!! Grandma took in wash and drying ironing for people !!!

[@deeb8282]

You got a quite assembly line going on with your splitting wood setup...very nice! 👌

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

It looks like everyone had a great time at the party. I do love your connoisseur comment about your brother. I can soooo relate!

[@leann4925]

Daniel this was awesome to watch. Very sweet to help your brother out and spend time with him. Happy Birthday to DeeJay's Mom as we know where she gets her good looks from. Looked to be a fun party. Thanks Love y'all

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Love that Eastonmade axis splitter It was awesome meeting you at the show and I got the chance to do a couple videos with Hank and Tony at the TYM booth. Love your storytelling style in your videos.

[@deepsleep7822]

@armsFamily: FWIW: we used to stack firewood on the front porch that had nice clap board siding. We used to put a thin sheet of plywood, 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch between the siding and firewood to keep from scuffing up the siding.