Did we AVOID OUR BIGGEST MISTAKE YET?

[@Sherry1992]

May I just take a moment to compliment Mom and Dad English on raising an such amazing son as Phil? And also congratulate you on gaining such an amazing daughter in law? These kids are such a great example of what a marriage and family should be. Love, kindness and all around positivity. So excited for your whole family! ❤

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Wow, thank you

[@brettlancellotti3035]

I couldn't have said it better myself!!! 1000000% AGREE!

[@kimwenzel5575]

No need to explain your decisions. We love you! I find it heartwarming that you are helping this young family that really needs a home.

[@rosebuhr]

Sometimes I have to remind myself that you’re the same girl who was scratching around the dump for something to turn into a treasure not long ago. The fact that things are falling naturally into place is your proof you are following your correct path. Well done!

[@ThrifterPicker]

How long ago was that?

[@samgould9930]

Those videos were my favourite

[@stifledbabsie]

@@ThrifterPicker Basically, prior to the pandemic. They had to stop collecting treasures from the dump after being told to stop by local authorities. But, they've been doing just fine without those trash-to-treasure videos, as fun as those were.

[@lynn4746]

Hey Elysia New sub here - and a fellow Nova Scotian . Welcome to NS . Congrats on your new home - I opted to be mortgage free and it is the best way to live. You are the second youtuber I have come across that has moved here from outside . Looking forward to your projects and future experiences with the house . She is a grand lady and I am sure you will bring her back to her glory.

[@cindygaudet1390]

Oh cool, who’s the other? I too am in NS and loving following their journey.

[@remediosgregorio9354]

The fact that the internet property didn't work out was a Godsend. You are in a better and exciting place. We will all enjoy your adventure and the "ride." So look forward to your posts.

[@brendasparks6234]

So happy you didn’t get that other property. Glad you got what you got. And that was so kind of you to share your camper with those people at that cost. God bless you all

[@angelah9745]

When one door closes, another one opens. The blessings you bestowed upon one family has come back to you. May your blessings continue. 💖

[@margaretbedwell58]

In regards to the packaging materials....if you have a store in your town that mails packages they will be glad to take peanuts, puffy plastic pillow things and perhaps bubble wrap if it is large enough. So excited to watch your renovation and I know that God was watching out for you in regards to the dump swamp parcel of land. You were Blessed that the deal fell through. Y'all have a Blessed day and Happy Mother's day tomorrow.

[@cecilehoare3053]

You should put an ad up for packing supplies and see if anyone is moving that could use the boxes and packing supplies they came with. A suggestion, you should build a run for your chickens and ducks with a top on it so they have a secure place at night to go to and in the day light the birds of prey can't see them!

[@merrillb7023]

Ebay sellers would love it

[@samgould9930]

Yes put ad on local Facebook groups. You can put polystyrene in the bottom of large plant pots to help fill & keep light

[@sarahpreston3047]

Elysia and Philip, I am so sorry you're four acre forest didn't work out, but these things happen for a reason, your new home will be beautiful when you have worked your magic on it, good luck in all you do, I enjoy your videos, I love being part of your KZbin family, 🤘🤘♥️xx

[@beverlylones9552]

God was watching over you and keeping you all from making a huge mistake!❤️

[@dsparks149]

God bless that was a blessing giving it to another family who really needed it that’s all that counts can’t wait to see more.

[@legrandeileen4863]

Hi from France, I was on my way to bed when I came across you, delighted that everything is working out for you.Don't worry, Rome wasn't built in a day, you'll make it.

[@Peanut1965]

That’s fantastic!! Donating your camper to a young family to help them is so sweet!! I can’t wait to see all the renovations you’ll have on the go will be fun to watch!!!

[@anitabruzelius3905]

That is such a beautiful thing the way you gave the camper away for what you payed for it! I love the way you let us see the fast and slow paca at what things evolve, That is life. I think it is so much fun to get to see how you adapt and make it to what you need it to be. that is life skills.

[@marybethlongstreth186]

Your evolution has been so fun to watch. The growth you have experienced is amazing! When I began watching you, from the beginning, I knew you had the "IT" factor with your down-to-earth life. So, so, happy for you all!!

[@lisaeldred2299]

Poor Philip, .....thinking of him stripping all that wallpaper off the camper!!! So nice the camper went to a nice family!

[@cathleenedwards7816]

What day is it?

[@tinaspencer900]

I’m just happy to be part of your adventure. I appreciate how much you share with us. Sometimes that means there’s a change in your course. In this case, I don’t think it was an accident that the land purchase fell through and you encountered the young family in need of a home just as you finished the camper renovation. God has everything in hand.

[@cyndilouwhoxo5800]

I live in Cape Breton not far from Little Pond and I agree it’s awful how people use abandoned property as dumping grounds. I’m glad you avoided that mess.

[@Robindigsit]

You two are truly a treasure! I look forward to your videos like a kid at Christmas. This past year y'all have been a source of entertainment yet you feel like a best friend! (Not in a weird way lol!!)So glad I found you on you tube! Happy Mothers Day🤟

[@robindikos8937]

You helped this young couple. You are wonderful, generous, and just plain good folks!

[@robindikos8937]

Regarding the camper...

[@brendawood3429]

I didn't have a good feeling about the first property. I can't explain it, but I'm so glad it fell through. I think you're exactly where you're supposed to be. Love to all of you. I'm so glad Nana and Pops are with y'all.

[@rebeccastratton4114]

I'm so glad you explained. It was like you took off and didn't leave a forwarding address LOL! You too just inspire others to take a chance with the understanding that God's plan goes with you!

[@TamiLee-cm2of]

Whew! I'm so happy that you bought what you bought and avoided that other property! Half of the trees look dead and how long would it have taken to remove all of that trash!? Yikes! Great Job, English fam! Y'all did soooo good! The property that you did buy is so so much better and way way more beautiful!!! Yay! ☺️👍👏👏👏🤗😘❤️

[@francesca4775]

you're such beautiful people for giving your camper to that young family!! you deserve all the happiness that's coming your way 💕

[@ginacapecchi]

Omg! We’re not sad about the property or camper. Everything happens for a reason and I love that you share everything with us as it happens. I’m glad that a new family who really needs a place to stay gets to stay in that awesome camper! And you’ve got so much to do at your new home I’m so excited to see!!!

[@jeanmcbride5629]

Your family is SO brave to move so far from the comforts of home to start over. I envy your adventurousness. I look forward to seeing all the new things you have planned. It was such a blessing that you didn't get the other property. Your guardian angel has been busy! Yes, things happen for a reason.

[@cathleenweaver6483]

No need to apologize. Your content is so genuine which is becoming kind of hard to find here on YT lately. I love how you show us ALL that is going on. I so admire all that your young family is doing...it is so unique and interesting. So please don't stop ❤💚💜💙💛

[@Lady-Seawulf]

Thankyou for updating us on the "land" and camper. No apologies necessary. You made the right decision to not go through with the purchase of the other property. That property would have been a "LOT" of work. As for the camper, I had wondered how you were going to bring it to Nova Scotia anyway. Good to hear a young couple purchased it. Many of us "older couples" can remember how tough it was just starting out, there's always someone there at that critical moment to lend a hand. Knowing you were there to "pay it forward" is a great feeling. Looking forward to future episodes of your new adventure.💝😊

[@tamic193]

Use the cardboard for a no dig garden! Watch Charles Dowding on how he starts his no sign gardens with cardboard ❤️

[@patriciahomer5342]

I love it! Thanks for letting us know. It is sad about the camper but nice that you were able to help someone with it. Great that you were able to find out about the other property before you were tied to it. Wonderful that your journey is going so well. When you get a little more settled maybe you could start a rescue for farm animals. With any luck be able to get one of those cows you like. Or miniature donkeys or goats.

[@ksaunders52kl]

Lots of rain means lots of projects getting done inside. I love cardboard. I recycle by making storage boxes. I glue 3 layers together and cover with brown craft paper. The are super sturdy and very handy. I’m so excited about your new adventure and can’t wait to see all of your projects. Stay safe.

[@lyndamcclain277]

So happy for the English family. You dodged a bullet with that other property ! Could you imagine pulling up to that property with the camper and seeing that mess ? So glad it didn't work out ! Love the new place. It will keep you busy for a while. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@jeanhorne5893]

God has blessed you with what you have.God bless you all.Have a blessed church service Sunday.

[@lauradyer8532]

You guys are simply awesome! Family, work ethic, interesting, informative, funny, dramatic, inspiring, just plain great content. Wonderful to watch how you have evolved. 🤟

[@MVCChick]

Oh my goodness!! I was shocked at the condition of the property. I can not imagine what you were feeling. Praise God for tending to you and going ahead of you!

[@susannegalligan8600]

My mouth was hanging open at the sight of the infamous “property.” Good job English Family! Love your new home and attitude, always.

[@alviencelamb5334]

So glad the camper when to a family who really needed it . Can’t wait to see what’s next.🦋

[@soonergal1422]

I can see how incredibly happy your family is with the house. This is what was meant to happen. The other property was put into your life to lead you here!

[@teresacamp3365]

We want to see the good bad and everything asap ! Card board makes good weed barrier . I use styoform in the bottom of my plants pot for drainage .

[@shstuff52]

Absolutely love your new place!!! All the hard work & all.!!! Lol. So happy some 1 got your camper that really needed it. That was a WONDERFUL choice! Soooo PROUD & HAPPY FOR YOU ALLLLLL!!! 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@pennyhanson2598]

Things happen for a reason and you have to agree that the property you now own with all the land and endless possibilities, the speed it all went through, and how happy you all seem - it was definitely the right choice. You had a very lucky escape with the other land, but we all enjoyed the planning part of it. Let’s be honest - half the fun is in the planning! Hope you got the water leaks sorted! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Kind regards to you all from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Don't hold back on your adventures! Just because it didn't work out for the other property, we're all excited for you whatever may come. Reuse the cardboard for gardening!

[@lisawiddup1482]

If you are going to build raised beds on your homestead, save the cardboard! Build your boxes, put the cardboard on top of the grass inside of the box, and then fill with compost. Best gardens ever!

[@lucybirdsong8632]

Y’all are awesome. God has blessed you and your family because of your kind and giving hearts.

[@payaj2815]

I want you both to know that I watch your channel not just because of the content. But because I like the two of you. It’s the chemistry between the two of you. The way you interact with your children. I can tell you’re genuinely kind & good people. And that is what draws me to you and your channel. So I probably will watch just about anything you guys want to do or talk about. In short, keep up the good work and I’ll keep watching.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Awww this is the best ❤️ thank you so much

[@dhenukita]

You guys are among the nicest and the most genuine KZbinrs. As a part of this fam, we are together in this, in your highs and lows. Never change and let’s make an awesome home!

[@claudineclaudinehamon2300]

What goes around came around 👌👍 You have been so nice to "give" your so much loved camper to that young family who really needed it 😍😍 And I guess, it was fate that dumpfield property wasn't meant to be a down deal for you 👌 Your 1920 abandoned home was crying to have you 🤩🤩😍😍😍😍 In no times you're gonna make it your Home sweet home for you, your family, your friends, your little farmy animals 👍🤩🤩🤩 Regarding moving and wrapping supplies, some cardboards can be use in gardening, some palets can make building furnitures or chicken coop inside walls... Yep, shame for the Styrofoam and wrapping plastic 😟😟😟 no eco-friendly at all... Take care and sorry for rhe long comment from France 👌👌👍👍😀😀

[@joycejohnson7061]

You guys are doing great. Don't apologize. These ups & downs are just a part of real life & y'all have allowed us to experience it all with you. Life ISN'T a fairytale. I appreciate how "REAL" y'all have been & are! You're place where you are is going to provide plenty of content! I'm excited to see what all you do to bring this place alive!

[@sharonsomers5513]

You guys are amazing. I think not getting the land is a blessing. You found a great house that you can make it your own. Look forward to all your videos.

[@normahl9086]

If you’re going to homestead, you can use the cardboard to start out on ‘no-dig’ gardening. I have a tiny garden and I’m using this method for my veggie patch. Hopefully you can get municipal compost delivered cheaply, that is the biggest expense. Looking forward to all your new content. Lov’n’xxs from Glasgow in Scotland. Nx

[@mandylion8917]

The camper brought me to your channel. I’ll always have a soft spot for it. I love your channel and think the Reno of your beautiful home will be superb, and probably last decades! 😉

[@foodislife3390]

Great update, thank you. Nice to see what’s happened with that land and camper. Hope you got your money back on the land that fell through?!not sure about the complete packaging problem, but the boxes can be used to suppress weeds and create a no dig garden bed.

[@veronamartin5285]

So glad you did this!! My property is 5min from the local landfill. One of my best girlfriends is from Great Breton! Been dying to know where you are in case you need help beyond your scope!

[@paulastrong7571]

I'm amazed how modern the house looks on the outside; then you get to the inside! I know you two will do amazing job with it.

[@carolecook1116]

It's like an impressive movie house facade, but you will make it awesomely gorgeous inside!

[@hbrunet72]

Your camper is what brought me to your channel, and now you are the first I watch when I come to KZbin! I’m glad someone who needed the camper got it, and it will be loved as much as you would have. Looking forward to seeing the continued evolution in your content! Will send you a message on IG as well … sending love and hugs! 🥰❤️

[@margarettallett762]

So glad you blessed a young family with your trailer! Very happy to hear you didn't but a landfill swamp/site. The upside might have been a close by supply of stuff to upcycle ??? 🤔🙃🤣🤑😜

[@ninajohnson6578]

I love that you guys are flexible, instinctual and brave. Good for you.

[@rebekahtowers9818]

Hopefully you didn't lose the money you put down on the land..it would be so amazing to have that money now to put into the house and everything. Loving your new content and looking forward to so much more. :)

[@amypettipas1270]

Happy Mother’s Day Elysia!!!🤗❤️.....and same to you Mama in-law😁....Were having some wet snow here in Halifax today, so crappy compared to yesterday. I’m dying to know how many bottles Philip was able to salvage from the bottle mounds..🤣..that was exciting to say the least. Have you guys went four wheeling up the old barracks yet? Take care my friends. 🤟🏼

[@sheryldougherty282]

It is a beautiful home on the outside and once you get to do the inside it will be a beautiful as the outside. You enjoy your journey and take the good with the bad. Glad you are back on the you tube.

[@Lifeisliving289]

You guys need to do what is best for your family and I really love watching y'all work on the house. Best of luck!

[@donnaj69]

So thankful you guys got the house instead of the property. God was looking out for u. I liked the camper.. but I love the house much more. Can't wait for more. Take care guys!

[@laurenmmendoza3215]

So glad to have some of those loose ends tied up! Now we can invest our emotional energy & support into the renovation of this house into a home for you & the pups!

[@tsam3338]

You two are great - love the hubby he's always smiling & energetic & great attitude. You are 1 lucky lady to have such an awesome family.

[@marymoyer1773]

Omg..I am so happy that God changed your direction..I cannot imagine the mess you would have been in with that property..so sad that it is sitting there in such terrible condition with the trash and such. You are blooming where you are planted now🤗..I am so happy for you all..I was wondering about the chickens and ducks..I have raised a few in my home and also had ducks swimming in my bathtub..I love it!!! Please take care and stay dry in all the rain ahead..you are all together safe and sound..Life is good for the English family!!!

[@debbiecrum7585]

I love that you and Phil explain your ideas and thoughts so intently with your KZbin family. I am sorry you have had some ideas go by the wayside. Dodging a huge mistake should bring you a sigh a relief. Who knows, maybe the dream may be offered again. God works in mysterious ways. In the meantime, keep continuing to be the awesome family that you are.

[@patriciasolecosta4241]

All our prayers for a safe journey with a blessed outcome were answered. My heart is filled with joy to watch the four of you so happy. I’m over anxious for all the coming videos, we love you all 🤟🏼❤️😍😘

[@aliciamackey8213]

No need to apologize, we are so happy where this path has taken you. Even more excited to see all of the amazing renovations in this beautiful home

[@sharoncunningham7762]

Thanks for letting us know about the other property and the camper. So glad that the camper went to a good family who needed some help. You're so generous!!!

[@suzifindley9785]

We watched your last video of the bottle dump. So cool. Please please please make sure you check for TICKS they are bad out here. Always look forward to your uploads. Welcome home!!! Hope we run into you guys some time!!

[@debbieyoung9323]

I was one of the people who was wondering about the camper so glad you let if go to help the young couple. I’m so glad you were able to get out of buying that marsh dump land, I think you buying the house was a smart move. The boys seem to be happy, well all of you do. God bless you!! ❤️💕🦋🇺🇸Debbie from Arkansas USA

[@sarahskuchko3117]

Yikes! So glad you were able go redirect from that property! Was looking forward to following that journey, but this one is going to be just as exciting

[@marvymaxee]

what happened to the camper was my main question - good result. Well done.

[@anitagonzales439]

You guys are wonderful to have given that couple your lovely trailer!☺️ good luck on the renovation wonderful memories coming!❤️

[@Allioop_1]

Wow! Good thing the land deal didn’t work out. The house you bought makes better sense though, so, everything worked out for the best! You’re all having so much fun and good that you’re on a hill and not at the bottom of it. I had a house in MI. that was on a hill and one year all my neighbors sewers backed up, but, our house was okay… 🤟🏻🙋🏻🌴

[@AnneluvsKatz]

I found you guys’ channel when you were doing the camper renovation as is that something I’m going to try to do moving forward with my own, but just wanted to wish you Godspeed on this new adventure of yours. Also to tell you I think it’s awesome that you sold your camper to that young family that really needs it. Bless your hearts❣️ Also you can use some of that cardboard, if you’re wanting to do some raised garden beds, as the base layer before you fill them...helps kill the grass. Look into hugelkultur if gardening is in your future! There’s a channel called Maritime Gardening That would be really interesting to you as he’s a gardener in Nova Scotia!

[@marmicpo]

Omg, I am so happy that the purchase of that piece of land “swamp dump” did not go through. You are better where you are now. At your still young age you have the time to have fun while you are renovating that house. Enjoy.

[@zanesutherland406]

So excited to see your house all completed. I found your channel when you first got the camper, and I’m sure many others as well.

[@delfina768]

That is so sweet of you to help out a young couple. Hope they share the love when they come to their own. 🤟🤟

[@carolecook1116]

Sharing when they can, (as your generous family does), God repaying it (as God does) & hopefully, on it goes.

[@krickette5569]

Packaging CAN be reused, even the styrofoam! If you are planning flower beds and gardens the cardboard can be laid on the ground to block weeds and grass and as it deteriorates it feeds the ground. The styrofoam, break it into small pieces and use it to fill the bottoms of deep planter boxes and containers that you are using to grow flowers/vegetables in. It helps with drainage in a huge way and keeps you from having to use as much soil in each container. As to the dump site on the "original" property, maybe you can organize a clean up effort in your area and use that as a way to get to know your neighbors.

[@sheilashoemake7518]

I’m so glad everything worked out for the best! We will so enjoy seeing you fix up this beautiful Hartman!

[@logannewman7141]

That house is incredibly beautiful and the potential is over the moon! So happy for you!!❤️

[@meawilde4644]

Actually you can reuse styrofoam (make a water feature with cement) liner for the plastic. Mulch the cardboard for garden or after mulch is dried on a screen loosely mix with titebond wood glue and shape into any form you want. It's kinda like paper mache. We used it to replace wood (cause it so expensive right now) but it's light but strong. Paint with either epoxy or varnish for water seal. Many Blessings you guys and congratulations. Love Mea 🙏😁

[@melissagriffin4969]

You can use the cardboard in raised bed gardens to block weeds. Looking forward to seeing the progression of this new adventure.

[@sheilanye2062]

Wow! What talk about divine intervention on that property! And now you have an amazing house that you will transform and turn into a beautiful home, and I'm so excited to watch this unfold!

[@leanneb6622]

My thoughts are everything happens for a reason. You definately dodged a bullet on that other property. You purchased a beautiful home that you can pour so much love into. You blessed people who really needed your camper. No matter what the outcomes of your ideas I appreciate you sharing your journey. You always have me thinking what will the English family do next? If you plan to build more garden boxes you can line them with all your cardboard 😉

[@tegmapat11]

You guys are a lot braver than I am.... I could never buy any property, house or land, sight unseen! However, knowing you two, you're not quitters and will have it all in tip top shape before long. I admire not only your work ethics, but your great attitudes. Nothing seems to bother you, ever!

[@lesliemacvicar9304]

You might want to screen in your deck or get a gazebo to put out there if you want to spend anytime out there. Black fly season is coming and they will be thick. I'm a NS girl that lived in CB for 3 years and they were so bad. They like trees with needles so remember that when you do your landscaping.

[@Hollybank5]

Sometimes, unanswered prayers are a true blessing!! Just look at where you ended up !! A beautiful house with land 👍. I’m so glad to have discovered your channel and have enjoyed getting to see all the interesting things you do ! Best wishes for a happy, fulfilling life in your new home ! 😘❤️

[@angeladroesbeke415]

Your gesture towards that little family warms my heart ❤️ It will give them the possibility to achieve all their dreams like you did and create a happy environment and memories with their little baby. Thank you so much for this beautiful and amazing gesture. Maybe the whole destiny of that camper was for you to renovate it for them. I too believe everything happens for a reason even if it’s not clear to us straight away. Well, between the property that didn’t go through, the camper and the beautiful new home you have, I think that lots of things are clearer now! Ps I have been looking for ways to repurpose styrofoam and if you mix it with cement and sand you can make bricks, flower pots and many other things…all found on KZbin so please do check!

[@debbienickerson5159]

So glad the camper will be well loved. Always excited to see your blogs. Keep up the great work. And Happy Mothers Day Elisha.

[@justseekingtruth3998]

Wow. Your lives move at an incredible pace. And God sure has his hand on it! I wish I was so blessed! No doubt the future holds Many adventures. Will be here watching👍

[@robynw6307]

I'm more excited about the home renos than I ever was about the acreage, and I was definitely looking forward to that. So glad things have worked out the way they have for you. Happy Mother's Day Elysia. Is there a dump site (other than the acreage, I mean) that you would be allowed to go scavenging in like in the old days? Would love to see a bit of that content come back once the house renovations are done.

[@tinastock5212]

I am so pleased it has all worked out for you ,when 1 door closes another one opens ,good luck from ENGLAND X

[@robindikos8937]

I'm so happy for you! The renovations will be fun to watch. !!! Plus making a homestead! I watched another couple renovate an old farm and house. It went from yucky to incredible! You have a great time! Love you guys! You can still take day trips to the ocean!

[@cherylweso]

God has walked you through all of this. I truly prayed that no bad “ crap” would come to you in this move. Never should you have to go through what you did with the”bad” move west again!!! You have been blessed! And you were protected! God be praised !🙏

[@marybethduke3263]

How sad that that beautiful property is considered a dump by neighbors!😭 Love that the camper has gone to a good home! Precious story!❤️

[@bonnieodonnell2780]

Thank you for answering a lot of questions. You’re going to have a lot of content for videos with that house, so that was a fortunate move. And lucky to have the acreage with it for making memories.

[@lindawatson3356]

Sometimes you just have to jump in feet first! So glad the camper went to people who appreciate it and will make it theirs! Also I hope you got your money back when the property fell through.