One Year in the Life of a Part Time Hermit - April - Of terracing, a roof and the coming rains

0:00 Of terraces and planting new things
5:17 Walipini Roof
10:16 Winter is not done...
12:40 ...but has no hold on things
19:30 Greenhouse cover
24:17 Walipini backside
30:29 Making wood chips for mulching
32:59 The spring rains arrive early
33:48 Closing reflection

[@donjojohannes]

The text of the reflection: Not everything real is quantifiable. One may say otherwise. But that is not because it is such, but because it is claimed to be such. And it certainly does not follow from science. Empirical Science - that which people typically call “science” - has chosen methods and tools. These, for very good reasons, exclude some aspects of reality and limit themselves to the quantifiable. To then claim that there are only things that are quantifiable would be like choosing all green teddy bears from an array of colourful teddy bears and later go on claiming that green teddy bears are the only teddy bears that exist. This can be done, of course, but it is hardly reasonable. Even the underlying claim that only those truths that stem from the natural sciences are true is self- refuting. Because that claim is itself not demonstrable through the natural sciences. Materialism, Naturalism or Physicalism are positions that can be held, but we have to understand them for what they are: ideological propositions, i.e., they start with an idea of the world - with a story of the world. As all stories they paint images and draw on emotions. Take this for example from the philosopher and theorist Herbert Spencer. He was convinced that the sheer size of the solar system should overawe our understanding of man as a spiritual creature. Forget the solar system. Look at the Cosmos! The infinite vastness of space makes man and all his does insignificant. That is a story. It paints an image and seeks to evoke an emotion contrasting Largeness and insignificance. One of my favourite authors, G.K. Chesterton responded with his usual whit: “Why should a man surrender his dignity to the solar system any more than to a whale? If mere size proves that man is not the image of God, then a whale may be the image of God; a somewhat formless image; what one might call an impressionist portrait. It is quite futile to argue that man is small compared to the cosmos; for man was always small compared even to the nearest tree.” Chesterton goes on in the same chapter of his book Orthodoxy asking why we would even speak of the universe as particularly large: “There is nothing to compare it with. It would be just as sensible to call it small. A man may say, 'I like this vast cosmos, with its throng of stars and its crowd of varied creatures.' But if it comes to that why should not a man say, 'I like this cosy little cosmos, with its decent number of stars and as neat a provision of live stock as I wish to see'? One is as good as the other; they are both mere sentiments. It is mere sentiment to rejoice that the sun is larger than the earth; it is quite as sane a sentiment to rejoice that the sun is no larger than it is. A man chooses to have an emotion about the largeness of the world; why should he not choose to have an emotion about its smallness?” The fact that something is large or small has no bearing on its significance. The tablets of stone with the ten commandments were infinitely smaller than mount Horeb from which they were cut. Yet the ideas they contain were so large that they span the world. People have said, that not only the size of the cosmos but the randomness of where we are in the universe - this average galaxy with its average number or stars - proves that humanity is unimportant. But this is the same mistake. It is making an ideological assumption. It is just a framing of a story. Think of your favourite story. There might be things in it that are completely random - or at least random given the laws of the universe the story takes part in. That Phileas Fogg wore a particular tie on a particular day may have no bearing on the story of his journey around he world in 80 days - other than illustrating the general laws that governed dress in a particular culture and era making us sure he wore a tie. There may also be things that seem random and unimportant at the time, but that at a later point are revealed to “rule the fate of many” to cite the words of Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings alluding to a gesture of pity that would come in the end to determine the fate of the protagonists. That is to say: stories neither loose their meaning because they include aspects that are random to the story itself - aspects that may be simply owed to the laws that govern their universe. Nor can they be reasonably claimed to have no meaning because maybe the vantage point of the reader on page 50 simply does not yet enable him to discern the meaning of a seeming random circumstance that will come to bear on page 300. If both of these things are true of human stories, why would it be absurd to venture that they are true of the story of humans. Again, you can tell yourself that size invalidates meaning, but you would not be “spitting facts” or presenting “hard truths”. You would simple be telling a story - a bleak and some would say unimaginative story. But a story none the less. So what is the story of the tiny creature that is man in this very large cosmos? And does it matter?

[@MeisjeMapetitecherie]

Bonjour Johannes, qu'entendez-vous par le mot HOMME, un homme ou l'humanité, j'aimerais avoir votre avis sur ce que vous entendez par le mot HOMME

[@christopher_a_productions]

The observation of the scale or greatness of things, and our place in relation to them, is exemplified for me in a film: The Power of Ten, 1977, which can be viewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpeuc5usec-or5I The film begins with a man and woman having a picnic, then zooms out into the cosmos and then back in again to the subatomic world in the hand of the man at the picnic. Both the macro and micro worlds look the same. To me it shows visually and poetically that we are not separate, greater or smaller, but rather intrinsically connected always to the totality of Being. This understanding is, I believe, why some of us look up upon the stars and a seemingly endless cosmos, and still feel at peace. It can of course be a bit disconcerting if we plunge too far into the infinite, because we are also subjects bound by our biological needs to this time and place. For as G.K. Chesterton also writes: "Art, like morality, consists of drawing the line somewhere." Perhaps humanity is the line drawn here. The art work. But unlike most mediums, such as paint, film, or marble, humans also get involved in the creative process by way of their knowledge and choices. Such as between good and evil. Thank you Fr. Johannes for sharing your philosophy and faith and enabling this comment section. - Christopher

[@TGTree]

Yes, dear brother It's very much about each of the unique minds' perspectives. What does it matter.and. Moreover what does it matter to you. Thanks for your brilliant invocations. (jejejeh... that just *my own* perspective. God and universal blessings to you.😊

[@nasarmpeggy869]

My brother, first of all, I do enjoy your videos. They are very relaxing to me. I wish to live a simple life, away from all that wickedness. But I would like to say one thing to you. I expected that you would know The Word ( bible) good enough, but I have to disagree and tell you the truth. It days, " the earth is flat, sits onnpillars and does not move". There is no space, planets etc. Praise YAHUAH.

[@Pilot333]

Wow... that is amazing! Thank you so much for the transcription.. Love it!!!

[@dyer2cycle]

Come on, folks, this is great content!...and well produced!...let's give Johannes 100k subscribers! 😀...we can do it, and he deserves it!

[@lynsmith2698]

Yes he does,

[@LV12800]

Agree!

[@Judy-wv4mx]

He'll get there sooner rather than later. He is good and just what we need.

[@lonewolfgeoff]

make it the full 1 million! 😊 even thats not enough, but then again may be too much! that reflection has certainly lodged itself in my brain! 😊

[@reladie]

Hallelulja, and it’s FREE to Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE, lovely PEOPLE

[@lucilletorres]

Honestly, I don't know which is better. The way you share with us your daily life or your wise thoughts. Anyway, everything is amazing. Thanks.

[@dyer2cycle]

Neither is better..they compliment each other perfectly... :)

[@annetjievz]

Both, I agree. All delivered in an audiobook worthy voice.

[@iu.5146]

You are a true Renaissance Man. Is there anything you can’t do? You are a skilled handyman, gardener, videographer and story teller. You can cook, you are an incredible painter and very organized and efficient. Most of all you are a remarkable, wise, generous, kind, intelligent and very humble man. Your videos are such a joy to watch. They bring so much peace to my soul. As a passionate gardener I enjoy your gardening content very much.

[@belgianwaffleknit]

Well stated.

[@TGTree]

Agree. I first saw Fr. J's video, from Kirsten Dirksen... I hoped to see more of his (fr.johannes) videos. Then i got algorithm feed, that introduced me to some younger guy, m. doolaard. This has come full-circle.

[@antoniosyxgaba]

I agree. My enjoyment of you is your spiritual thoughts..plus gardening.

[@LV12800]

I was so sad when this video ended!!! I don't want this series to end. Its so emotionally and mentally invigorating. ❤

[@lonewolfgeoff]

you are beyond exactly right! you hit the nail on the head! 🎉🎉

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

Agreed! Here's to hoping that Father Johannes may have the time and inclination to continue the series (even if once a month)!

[@shantil7764]

Johannes, you may not realize but many of us are waiting eagerly each week for the next episode to be realeased because it is such a treat and falls into "monastic lifestyle" ideals some of us are cherishing and even wish or plan to live one day. I know I do. So I want to thank you from the depths of my heart for the awe-inspiring content you bring, well-built and with such care !

[@user-so7yz2qi7s]

Johannas, while I have not found religious belief in my life as yet I do have the utmost respect for those who have found comfort through faith and I want to thank you for you time in the care for nature, kindness and spiritually that shines through in your videos

[@ingridhanisch9182]

When I watched the videos of Martijn, I was always interested to see what was going on with his neighbour Johannes. Now I know. It was a joy to see a bit of spring in this video because it was -36 C in my home this morning. Thanks Johannes.

[@user-gc8xc1ll7f]

The wind is howling outside and snow flurries are filling the air… yet I’m watching spring arrive, hear bird song, and see flowers unfurl. What a treat! I’m not sure which is better, the honest, creative hard work, or the contemplative thoughts given. What a treat, Johannes! Thank you from frigid Canada.

[@liberatedlifetime3584]

What a lovely video to watch while we are having a cold wind and rainy weather in the NE USA. The beauty you capture fills my soul. Thank you

[@cpollner]

And you have some amazing shots of flowers and little creatures!

[@tassie2348]

Absolutely LOVE this channel! The thoughts, the plants and animals, the scenery....❤

[@montegrifo]

I believe that a garden shows the soul of the gardener. All there is to know, is there to be seen.

[@cpollner]

I love your videos and learn loads but I especially love your comments at the end!❤

[@doonhamer252]

I do hope you realise just how much you are respected and valued by so many. Many that will not speak out, choose to sit at the back of the church. In this age of conflict and unrest, the absolute is something we may find hard to find, but here and now I found absolute peace for the tired mind and broken body, Thank you.

[@24JJ821]

I love this. It has depth, richness, beauty, tranquility, peace... I could go on. Lovely editing with nature, plants, and mountains. Just a delight to watch, Johannes. Well done.

[@jeanponton5669]

Wow! The drone shot of your house and terraces is amazing.

[@fiberbeads]

Much as I love the larger picture, small or large makes no difference. What really matters is, for example, the partnership you are designing on your mountain side. Not random, not unimportant, but a true and meaningful endeavor. Thank you to you and our partner for all the gifts and hard work that leads to the beauty you shared. I will admit that my heart swelled at the brief view of the lilac buds. The temps in Illinois are below zero so that moment was greatly appreciated. I do enjoy your videos but my brain feels like it's running a marathon to keep up with your reflections at the end of each video. Ah, it's ok. It's good for us!

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

I love your mental spiritual and inquisitive work…Great discoveries. Thank you ❤

[@peterlovett5841]

There must be something in the air for both you and Maartin make superlative videos of your endeavours. The reflections are also appreciated.

[@sandandcedar]

I'm even more impressed by the effort and thought that went into your walipini now that I understand its roof is designed to be disassembled and stored. Kudos to you - its a wonderful structure! I look forward to videos that show the yearly cycle of growth and harvest it supports. And I'm still smiling at the thought of your pond and it's wiggling tadpoles... 😄

[@4nobjectz933]

Incredible! From where nothing stood, to where you are now. Bravo 👏🏼

[@curioussoul5051]

Thank you for your closing reflection. The marriage of philosophy, theology and science living in harmony. There is a quote from an early Star Trek episode: "Intelligence does not require bulk." Part of the purpose for being created is to co-create and to wonder. I think less thinking and more observation helps with both.

[@pmlm1571]

Thinking is always good--it's bad thinking that is so bad. We must conform our minds to reality, and not imagine we can conform reality to our minds. That latter way lies perversion and madness.

[@krissbrown3241]

Thank you for all the peace and beauty you share with all of us! And for giving us perspectives to ponder!

[@kathrynmoll86]

You not only use the mind and heart that God has given you. Your hands also are doing wonders! I have no excuse now to not get out there this spring and work my small acre of land to bring about what God has planned! You truly inspire one to be a better person by using the gifts we have been provided. In the end, I find your words of wisdom to be a plentiful food for thought.

[@eileenbrodie7686]

Love the birdsong in the background. And at some point a cuckoo gives voice-so charming. Your steady low voice is soothing, and your thoughts enlightening.

[@Wxcvbnmlk]

Il y a tellement de vie chez vous! Je regarde vos vidéos comme une ballade si doux merci monsieur ou mon père ou mon frère pour les noms de plantes ou d animaux sympa d être présenté 😊

[@Lwof1025]

Beautiful to see Spring flowers in January. Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@marthaollis5049]

I am enjoying your posts. I enjoy the gardening and building and also the philosophy.

[@BerndKla]

deine bis jetzt schönste Doku......Danke dafür es war ein Genuss zu zuschauen..............Danke!!!!

[@shehazi695]

Thank you, it’s a blessing to be able to be connected from across the world, in this way. Thank you.

[@irislozinsky3960]

Thankyou for sharing your piece of heaven with us! I could smell those blossoms and hear those birds ! How peaceful your life is!

[@T1M6]

I love to see ponds . The wildlife that finds it's way is amazing. 😊x

[@nancylucia5147]

From a first time viewer I want to thank you for your hard work and the beauty of your soul shining through your words and your videos. Thank you so much.

[@carinestrydom6130]

Hi Johannes, I love love love your shots of everything in your garden and showing how you labour in love, creating something that not only you will pick the fruit from but many faces that won't see you will one day thank you for.

[@spainboy]

Lovely videos and your wildlife shots are very good, The BBC will be knocking on your door soon. Thank you.

[@janethartmannjones4781]

In the Northern US is a saying "April showers bring May flowers" hope this is true for you this year

[@shirleycovey7309]

Thank you for identifying all the plants and critters,,,love that. You certainly work hard going up and down your property. Thank you for sharing.

[@Clarabel70]

Beautiful film and your commentary is wonderful! Thank you Johannes x

[@XAnimazingX]

I really love that you talk during the video.

[@carljeffrey82]

thanks, for your art, garden, words of thought and your life.

[@marianbrown4173]

Another wonderful video, the garden is so beautiful in its spring coat. Please, please please Johannes don’t stop making videos.

[@pegsbarton6353]

I agree. I appreciate you can't be making one a week but whenever you can release one I'm sure so many people would enjoy them. I do not believe in God, but I believe in good people, and you Johannes, are one of the best. Thank you for sharing your faith, thoughts and ideals with us. I could listen to your thoughts indefinitely. And I cannot express enough admiration for the 'flat pack' greenhouse! An amazing construction to start with, but for it to be temporary as well?? Truly amazing!😁

[@Juan-Pedro6612]

A powerful storyline, physically and mentally. Well presented and awesome to watch your video clip and listening to your considerations. A great added value, and an excellent English you are speaking. Thank you Johannes!

[@i10gal]

Such beautiful content. I said in a previous vlog Johannes, you are so skilled in many different ways. Your filmography is better than what you would find on mainstream UK TV. Your narrative is just pwfect. I could sit and watch all day to get that inner peace. THANK YOU and greetings from bonnie central Scotland.

[@elisabethcitta5450]

Danke. Die Wörte am Ende deines Videos machen guten Gedanken.

[@lindabrooks8242]

Thank You, Johannes, for another awesome video filled with magic, wisdom, and beauty!❤

[@karenhantsche9270]

Thought provoking----but also your skill in building something useful is so enlightening.

[@jornspirit]

very beautiful, Johannes... you start with whats happening around you, your plans and actions, mainly for the house and gardens, and you always sprinkle in small beautiful meditations... on a butterfly, a frog, a salamander, a fox or a flower... and then to close a clip, you share of your inner life, and thoughts about the meaning and attitude to it - love it... thanks very much! 💖

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Your philosophies are interesting to listen to and to ponder about ... And your garden is lovely!

[@martinaaron609]

Beautiful programs, and so lovely to watch anything which is not ridden with incessent interruptions from jarring adverts.

[@fredhaines575]

WE ARE REALLY EXCITED TO SEE THE ADVENTURES EACH WEEK OF THE VIDEOS GREETINGS AUS USA

[@DBurgg]

Watching you remodel the mountain is just mesmerizing to me! Love the pond.

[@lilardsluder1802]

Fantastic, love the green house.

[@hildegardkhelfa5358]

"Stolzes Grasfrosch-Elternteil"... Wunderschöne Videos und ein feiner, sympathischer Humor. Auch nur ein einziger Untertitel einer winzigen Sequenz Deiner Erzählung zu Terrassenbau, dem Wechsel der Jahreszeiten, dem Anspruch der Pflanzen und dem zufriedenen körperlichen Arbeiten, aber ja, auch diese kleine humorige Note ist von Bedeutung, weil sie von Dir bewusst gesetzt wurde und mir (und sicher auch vielen anderen) ein Lächeln zaubert. (Könnte mir nicht verkneifen, ein wenig mit Deinen interessanten philosophischen Gedanken zu spielen, die ich im übrigen sehr stimmig und spannend finde). Danke!

[@valoriel4464]

The terraces fascinate me. So glad to see your update. Thanks very much. ✌🏻

[@KleermakerBespokeTailor]

Johannes,. I love you! Thank you for your storry

[@nancylagoyda5337]

It is so relaxing watching other people work. You inspire me to get out in the garden, which is way easier than your hillside. Thank you for your life!

[@user-iz1zp2ix7f]

The reflections are nourishment. Beautiful presentation by a gifted man. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. So glad Martijn is your neighbor, God bless.

[@beckybox2596]

Father Johanne I really enjoyed your video this week. I live in Louisville Kentucky USA and we are experiencing very cold temps with a small amount of snow, I enjoyed the cherry blossoms and other sprinkles of spring. It gives me hope that spring will come soon. At 74 yrs old time is fleeting by fast, you wonder where the time goes. Blessings in this new year and best of luck with your projects. It dawned on me that you too are experiencing snow and cold temperatures. Maybe that is why you chose to share this video….

[@darienneflint9354]

❤ the peace and tranquility you provide in the videos is so soothing. Love how you describe your garden and how you lovingly put together the dry walls ... 😊 very difficult work but so rewarding withbthe end result. Thank you for sharing god bless your "gods garden"

[@paulinewilson613]

I really love your channel Johannes, thank you for sharing your thoughts, daily life of hard work and the beautiful filming that includes perfect blossoms, little creatures and amazing views. I find your channel very calming and peaceful, it truly does my soul good to watch and I look forward to your new videos. God bless you from me here in Australia.

[@captainsnarky6949]

I can't figure out how the frog got there. God and Life are mysterious and fascinating. Love the channel.

[@AdamHeartlandADV]

The music and the video of the clouds and dark skies and mountains hit me like a brick. Your nature sections…. Really impactful. And I rarely feel anything anymore. The shots of the mountains and dark skies were crying out to me to wake up and live! I’ve experienced that feeling before way out in the wilderness by myself… quite terrifying in a way the “voice” of the wilderness.

[@jamielandis4606]

I love the nature you share with us. Your greenhouse is wonderful!

[@timm7885]

So now my favorite shows are about a full time hermit AND a part time hermit and how they live in the alps, in some on the most unbelievable locations with views that make you feel God is all around you. Thank you J and M.

[@mynestintheforest]

I particularly enjoy your sooting voice. It like hearing a great calm piece of orchestra. Combined with nature, this is my idea of heaven. You are still one of my top favourite Kirsten's episodes and this series is as if the continuation of that. I love it so much, I wish I was your neighbour :-)

[@marliesk9920]

Paradise Garden! I just love, love, love, what you are making out of this steep piece of land. It's amazing! Easily could we feed the world, if more people lived in such places and cultivate them, instead of in high rise buildings in cities. (For me that is 'Käfighaltung'.) I'm sure you know Charles Dowding. He also works with card board and compost on top. That's all he uses, no fertilizers at all. He has a huge market garden in GB. Greetings from a fellow Austrian pilgrim...

[@chrismaynard4117]

Composting with cardboard and other stuff isnt a new thing. Bill Mollison an Australian was doing that in the 70s!

[@MelodiesWonderful]

To the person reading this: I hope YOU can make all your dreams come true this year!! Amen!! 😊🙏✨💓

[@dsmith6785]

Interesting regional rule that the greenhouse must be a seasonal structure…from a land that is so slow to change. It’s a lot more work on your part. Your construction choices are top notch! Best of luck with it! The pond is such a lovely addition, too! I think you have the best side of the mountain.

[@joycegronenthal2560]

Amazing work thank you

[@noelineleary4298]

Wow, what an amazing variety of fruit trees you have in your garden. Wonderful.🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺Cheers Noeline Leary.

[@dennisbackstrom2244]

I simply love this Man,what he does, his ideas and his essence. Thanks Johannes. You help me to stay grounded.

[@hansschmid2251]

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. It’s -25 C outside after a snowstorm on the prairies and just sat down to watch. I’ve been watching and enjoying all your episodes. I appreciate listening to your wisdom, which is helpful and puts things into perspective. The videos are peaceful to watch and it lowers my stress level. Thank you for these videos.

[@abigailgerlach5443]

Your gardening and building of terraces is fascinating. I admire both you ingenuity and dedication.

[@lynnmacleod1879]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video, thank-you for the content, and tranquility it's provided.

[@cynthiarocco3124]

Thank you Johannes. Beautiful share. Yes, for me, it matters.

[@theresaniemann3899]

Thank you Fr. Johannes. Just love watching you buildup your beautiful little home. Lots of hard manual labour. 🙏🙏

[@markstjohn5885]

Magnificent space of calm and peace. You lend light to my own thoughts and reflections. Thank you Sir.

[@benscheidhastoomuchtosay2094]

I hope those strong shoulders can hold the weight of what’s to come! This is as timely and beautiful as water on the hottest day. Your existence is important. Thank you

[@philcatorio630]

Hello Johannes: I really enjoyed watching you this week and listen to a lot of interesting idea to think over this week. Thank you very much and I hope you keep safe and have a productive week working on your land and cabin.

[@wm7195]

The birds when you are on the walipini, it sounds so beautiful. Tjiftjaf

[@antonenero]

Like magic when I hear your voice ❤❤❤

[@gardeneroncarriagehill]

Beautiful, peaceful video.

[@teresaiche4722]

Thank you so very much for the compiling of these wonderful videos. Seeing you work physically on the land as you do opens up pathways in me of my connection to Life/Tao/God. The huge benefits of physical labour, to ‘play’ on the land, to create such abundance I find incredibly inspiring. Please do, when time allows continue with these beauty filled videos of your life. 💜🙏💜

[@maryphelps7490]

❤ thank you….especially your comments. Food for body, mind, spirit. From NC, USA.

[@alexisleon23]

A very nice 👌 film and a hard 💪 working orthodox priest... Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@kahae9858]

That's a very useful tip about SolaWrap thanks. I need to repair my small home made greenhouse but have been put off by not wanting to use material that would end up in landfill in a few years.

[@maryhart637]

Thank you for sharing with me the vastness and the minuscule of your world. To hear the birdsong, the rain, the wind is at once exhilarating and calming. To see the earth slumbering and reawakening is humbling and profound. Your closing reflection (or sermon) is thought provoking, challenging and so wonderfully basic. In the end, to me, the story of the tiny creature called man is truly meaningful only to that man who tells the story, for each of us has only our personal lens through which to perceive that in which we exist. It is the miracle of being human when a story of another resonates within me and forms a connection. And when that connection is such that the emotion of love results, oh, what an unsurpassed joy that is.

[@simon54]

Thank you for this lovely film. I really enjoy seeing you build things and interspersing that with amazing views of the surroundings. you bring moments of peace and serenity with a realization that beauty is important to everybody. Your afterthoughts are interesting and definitely food for the mind.

[@BaksteenUitMaassluis]

Thanks Johannes. I really enjoyed your videos. Martijn is a lucky man with a neighbour like you. I hope you will post more…..

[@bombadil776]

That mulcher is so great.

[@patopualaf1539]

High-quality content. You can tell that Johannes is as much a craftman in building his chapel, in starting a new pond or in making this awesome video series. Thank you.

[@yaboijames_]

Thank you for your videos, I particularly appreciate your reflections at the end. I’m not a religious man, but I do think there is much to be learned from religion.

[@reladie]

Much better to have a intimate relationship with God

[@lilirehak5569]

Really enjoyed seeing the pond and construction of the green house. I live on a hill and this is very inspiring as to what I can do with it. Very nicely paced video. Thank you.

[@vanessaanne6249]

I am loving your series! I found Martijn after I first watched some of your videos. So you were the OG for me :-) thank you for sharing!!

[@lauraezell7723]

This episode is a sheer delight. Thank you again for identifying flora and fauna (especially the proud parent frog). And as always, thank you for your thoughts at the conclusion, that will tickle my thoughts to wonder as well.

[@silsa9359]

Lieber Johannes ich schätze deine Filme, aber auch deine Schlusspredigt sehr. Ich gehe selber nur noch sehr selten in die Kirche, aber mit deinen Sonntags Filmen habe ich einen kleinen aber für mich doch sehr grossen Ersatz gefunden. Herzlichen Dank

[@markhagen7777]

And your offerings will be at least a part of church for me. Thank you

[@Susietravels]

Beautiful beautiful and makes me have hope. Hope for myself and hope for others. Thank-you 🫶

[@lynsmith2698]

Such a great channel. You have broadened my horizons in so many ways, I am so intrigued in the walipini. We just bought 70 acres and I feel I need to build one. I have never seen an electric wood chipped, that’s so neat. I was going to buy a gas one next year,,,,but now I need to see if I can find one 8n Canada. Thank you Johannes, great content. 🇨🇦🌷