Emergency Trip To Illinois

An unexpected accident causes many plans to be changed. 3 trips were made to Illinois in the past week. Thankfully nobody was hurt and everything and everyone is back home.
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[@farmboy5622]

Glad no one was hurt. It was a nice change of pace, to see the two older brothers interacting together on a road trip. Too bad it was for a bad reason. Shout out to the tow truck driver that went out of his way to help Seth and Mackenzie.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

The kindest tow truck driver!!!

[@robertmarino2158]

A big shout out to the tow truck driver , thank you sir for helping, amazing help , stay safe !

[@acresofclayhomestead]

He went out of his way to make sure Seth and Mackenzie were taken care of. He also offered to help the boys when they were working on the radiator of the truck!! I can't thank him enough!!

[@Rusty_Nickle]

Big thing, everyone is safe.

[@adamm1902]

Most of us in Illinois are kindhearted people and will help out when we can, so sorry you had to come to our corrupt state

[@acresofclayhomestead]

The whole state isn't corrupt. 😊

[@davidgerdes6848]

Glad they were ok Pittsfield I'll. Is only about 35 miles from were I live thank God you all made it home safely.

[@paulprigge1209]

Getting close. Lol Quincy today

[@tomvarnado8156]

Glad to hear Seth and Mackenzie was not hurt.As for the truck that can be fixed.

[@genesis4567]

I had to smile at this video ,my pickup is setting 6 hrs away in ohio with a damaged rear spindle from wheel bearing going out on the ohio turnpike, towing company took our trailer loaded with a sprayer to their lot till the ford dealership gets the truck going, i rented a car to come home ,such is life, farm on!

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Hope everything works out for you!!

[@guillermoperez4164]

Thanks god they are ok 🙏that is the most important thing!!

[@toddpeters9007]

Glad they are ok! Equipment can be fixed in time ...😊

[@toddnance454]

Got some drone shots of some ground work yesterday, have a great day

[@mr.b6374]

Moral of the story! Since the Deer and all other animals know Kenzie is such an animal lover they are dying to get to see her!!!! time to increase everyones Insurance policies!

[@MichaelHawkins-pl5ln]

I look out my window everyday and see Illinois......I have lived here 69 years of my 69 years on earth.....I am glad You saw Illinois for a little while........Most people in Illinois are good people......a few bad people have given our state a bad name.....Glad no one in Your Lovely Family was hurt.......I just love Your videos.

[@user-qi7tb7iv9y]

Trucks can always be fixed, as a parent and grandparent all that really matters is everyone is safe thats the main thing. Good luck to the boys but am sure they will get it up and running!!! Take care. Stan. Ia.

[@paulprigge1209]

Let me guess close to Quincy Illinois Hannibal Missouri. Many locally have about half the corn crop in. Before the rain started which we’re thankful for.

[@rayeddy528]

Thankful everyone got back home safe and got the truck home !! You all seem to have a wonderful positive attitude !!! Be safe and God bless !!!!! Eddy

[@andrewgraves3719]

Maybe Seth and Kenzie can get some time this fall to do some deer hunting together. They seem to naturally attract them. Glad everyone is okay, chalk it up as an adventure. Years ago, I hit a deer while returning home from work on my motorcycle. I wasn't hurt, but the trooper had to dispatch the deer (it wound up in the freezer). Have a blessed week and stay safe.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Always an adventure! 😊

[@williamkelley5927]

A blessing everyone is hunky dory. Deers are the worst enemy of moving vehicles. Amazed of how little damage was done. Today’s vehicles would be totaled. Now I’m hungry. Going to go eat some chicken wings and a venison steak. Again, glad everyone is okay!

[@glenn6448]

One trip for two turns into three trips fo six. 😊 I grew up on a farm in northern Illinois. Very rich farmland now all covered with concrete and subdivisions. I left for Wisconsin.

[@kens.3729]

Ethan will probably never let Seth Borrow his Truck again. 😬 ALL of your Boys are Highly Skilled Mechanics. 👍🙏

[@acresofclayhomestead]

No hard feelings between anyone or about anything. 😊

[@shawnwood7691]

Glad no one was hurt . From the looks of that truck that can be fixed

[@bay9876]

Always greener on the other side so the deer chances it. Always happens when least expected and what a mess. Glad nobody was hurt except the deer.

[@280813jb]

Glad no one was hurt, only the truck and the deer.

[@pilot9122]

I for sure know where Pittsfield Illinois at I am originally from Jacksonville Illinois area moved to Michigan! I am sure Thankful that everyone is safe from hitting the deer! Thanks for sharing!

[@acresofclayhomestead]

The people are so friendly and kind in Pittsfield!!

[@paullohrentz1170]

I also am glad everyone made it home safe. Last November my wife was driving our 2013 Camry and hit a fawn following its mother. She was going about 50 mph and it caused $1900 worth of damage.

[@zetuskid]

Thank goodness no one was injured. Sometimes those deer wrecks can cause bad wrecks, so that’s a real blessing!

[@RichClark-fk6qw]

Looks like truck needs a used Farmhand front bumper!

[@rmlestes]

thanks

[@patkelly7999]

Great stuff Everyone, hard luck with the deer incident, good job Sydney and Ethan on the recovery👍🙏🙏🙂

[@jerrystout3032]

Great family!!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇

[@michaelstewart8806]

Thank God the kids weren't hurt. You hear so many horror stories about deer crashing through the windshield. 🙏

[@rdyardie]

I had a similar experience. I was picking up my brother from camp about an hour from Saskatoon. As I was passing an oncoming car someone threw a beer bottle from the other car. It punctured the radiator. (My father came with an uncle to pick us up.) They squeezed the tube shut on the radiator. Then they loosened the radiator cap. The leak was stopped. It was evening so it was cool. It was not a deer but a beer bottle. . . . You will now have a story to tell your grandchildren.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Yikes!!

[@donovanvolk8583]

Pull the bumper off and put a radiator in and a intercooler and run it back

[@jorgejimenez-ku1wx]

thx God every body is okaay!!!!🙏🙏🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@larrydavidson3402]

Good that no one was hurt. It looks as though the truck can be fixed.

[@Jim-tj5lq]

I'm just glad they are ok.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Me too!!!

[@jamesbrown8718]

So glad they are okay, she is blessed to have such wonderful parents and Seth to have such amazing in laws. You and your family is so amazing and very close to one another. Have safe travels there and back. I am sure the boys can hold down the farm till you all get back.

[@davidstoddard9160]

Transmission cooler is what you was trying to think of what it was called, I think.

[@lynwessel2471]

One of my neighbors had a deer run headlong into the driver side door. She lost control and ended up in the ditch. She looked and the deer was standing right there looking in the window like he wanted to say "Sorry, you okay?"(she was)

[@tracyeaves1084]

Glad know one got hurt and by the way like the silver in your hair

[@user-wi1si8kr7v]

Ronda/ Kevin. Thank God nobody was hurt the good lord was closely watching over them It scares me when you post something like this as I care so much for your family ❤😊

[@1944chevytruck]

OMG!... HOPE ALL ARE WELL!... PRAYERS

[@user-wi1si8kr7v]

Ronda As a former driver of a Semi I have seen trucks hitting a Deer and actually taking off the entire Front End and destroying the windshield So in your case I say that the truck faired out pretty well and can be repaired Can’t say much about the Deer. lol keep us posted on the repair of the truck My prayers are always with you 😊

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Thank you!!

[@RomeKG471]

Glad they are safe! Be careful guys!

[@johnviney7919]

Thanks for the video, Rhonda! Rough trip but glad no one was hurt - except for the deer, Have a nice week! 😀

[@robertlafollette2236]

Glade no one was hurt and got home safely. God Bless.💗🙏

[@dobberaaron6658]

I'm so grateful everybody was okay too bad about the old Dodge darn deer looks like you hit a elk I'm glad everybody's okay Rhonda I love your Channel so much thank you thank you for all that you do you're the best on KZbin I love you guys take care God bless PS I'm your number one fan

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Thank you!!!

[@doncc6080]

Good that Seth and McKenzie were not injured. Just thinking they practiced this by first smashing there car up hitting a deer. Great to have a family of mechanics!!!!!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Well hey, everyone is safe and sound, that's the most important thing. I know that the trip was a long one, but you did have some nice views during the trip in the day. Hopefully all will go well with the truck. I hope you all have a good evening, and also a nice week! Thanks.

[@brianpisant3567]

Such a blessed and loving family! ❤

[@ytwatcher01]

So happy to see everybody is ok 😀

[@gtnoslp]

Glad there were no injuries.

[@ElvinWeaver-pu8te]

Thanks to God for everyone's safety in your travels and that exciting experience! Have a blessed week!!

[@johnmedici6655]

By the looks of the truck there must have nothing salvageable from the deer 😅

[@leighwade6232]

Love you all Glad that Seth and Mackenzie are well. Not to bad on damage , love you all from Australia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danne77sthlm]

Happy to hear nobody was hurt, good luck and hopefully all can be fixed, but the important part is that nobody was hurt!

[@NORMANMORRISON1940]

When I used to tow RV's to campsites I learned fast not to drink water even though you're doing it all day to chew gum that way you don't have to get out and pee every 10 minutes or you could do what I did in Vancouver make sure you got an apple juice jar P in that put the lid back on put it on the ground looks just like apple juice

[@acresofclayhomestead]

😝😂

[@tsparky236]

Thankfully no one got hurt or worse. Metal and Plastic can be repaired but we can't. Thank you for the video

[@williamrandall6472]

Praying for the absolute best for everyone 🙏 Kenzie and Seth are very blessed to have the 2 of you able &willing to go get them.Give them my very best ❤

[@RichClark-fk6qw]

It's a very nice spreader for 20 grand or whatever it costs to get pickup home and repair it and make 3 trips to MO!

[@farmingfishingfamilyontari2814]

You never know what the coming week will bring. Lots of driving for you folks. Seth seems to attract deer this year. Adventure awaits, is what I sometimes say. Glad it worked out and all were safe and sound

[@alvinsterk2918]

Been to Pittsfield IL. I've unloaded steel and pre fab buildings there över the years. Thank you for bringing back memories of the area I have driven. Oh I have spent lots of time driving Michigan from Grand Rapids, Lansing Kalamazoo Detroit. I think I wore the right lane of I-94 out over the years. Good luck with the pickup and the farming year coming up. Be safe 😊

[@robethamblin2038]

Good morning 🙏 🌄 from keavy Kentucky I hope your family 👪 is doing okay .

[@redwolf6724]

Glad Everyone’s Ok

[@nailbender7223]

You guys just know how to have all the fun all the time! Glad it wasn't worse because it always can be.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

It's all fun here!! 😄

[@stephenpikaahu8883]

Bravo Rhonda and Kevin a great family team work blessings

[@TomSmith-me7ph]

Good video guys, glad everyone made it home safe.

[@donrock6800]

I’m glad everybody was alright thanks for your videos

[@SouthernBlessedHomestead]

Glad everyone was ok and you got everything back home. Y’all were like 6 hrs from us, should have drove on down to Southern Blessed Homestead 😊

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Ah, what's another 6 hours farther... 😄

[@SouthernBlessedHomestead]

@@acresofclayhomestead right 😂😂

[@johntolly1013]

WOW, what an adventure that was for everyone. 😊

[@lorrainestafford3809]

I'm just glad that Mackenzie and her husband didn't get hurt praise the Lord for that😊

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Yes and Amen!!

[@crbridges]

Good they are OK look up Roo & Wombat strikes 😳

[@souravIfarmer7785]

Good vedio 👌👍

[@Cattlefarmer80]

Free hunting trip for Seth down here in TN. He's a freaking deer magnet!😂

[@mevinson]

You now have a Dodge truck with lots of "Patina" to enjoy!

[@toddnance454]

I’m in Bryon center this week from Ohio for training. I was taking a ride and thought that the area reminded of your channel, was surprised to find out that your so close to where I am, enjoy your channel

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Byron Center is only a few minutes from us.

[@richiecaelwarts1911]

Sorry to hear about the truck damage love the steering wheel cover on that stake truck Browning nice .

[@rodneywroten2994]

It is a wonder air bags did not employ glad their ok. thanks for sharing

[@grzegorzkasperski1408]

It must have been a big deer to bend the metal bumper like that. You are real farmers because you are interested in what other farmers are already doing in the fields.

[@randyphillips1275]

Glad no one was hurt when they hit that deer, good to see they got the truck home safely, really enjoyed your video, have a great day

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Thanks, you too!

[@theoisaac9948]

👍 stay together 👍

[@daveschwerdtfeger7842]

👋😊

[@smtaz7631]

I can empathize. From 1980 to 2024, I collided(made unlive) 6 deer--hit 2 deer in one year. WHATTA MESS!!! So long as no humans were injured, this to shall pass.

[@user-jj2kj3nd7g]

Unlive?

[@daveverburg6178]

Wow adventures! Glad no one was hurt. Hi from Lk Tahoe, all is going well here. 😊

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Glad to hear all is well!!

[@VineV-Dutch]

That's why our vehicles in Saskatchewan have bull-bars or 4x4 front bumpers included headlight protection. Just ordered a new one from ARB, but Herd got some nice ones too. Exhausting trip and what a bummer for them. Bright side; no injuries except the deer. Is the truck a write off?

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Yes, the truck is a write-off.

[@johnhenderson299]

Glad nobody was hurt and you got a road trip

[@louisschueler7608]

That will rub out.

[@williamwright8286]

Great Job guys . Nice getting some camera 📸 time

[@gabrielklassen9043]

So glad you and Seth n Mckenzie are safe n sound I've hit deere before and there not fun thay do so much damage that it's a pretty much write off sometime

[@michaelbodhaine4182]

Think the Deer Got The Worst part of the deal you got the expensive part

[@patblaney3895]

Great vlog guys it's nice to see yous away from the day job thanks for sharing

[@williamgreenway9893]

Dad & Mom to the rescue. ❤️

[@Dlas84]

Welcome to the neighborhood! I live a few miles south of pittsfield, wish I could have helped in someway, it’s no fun being stranded that far from home. Love the channel!

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Thanks for a community that made them feel welcomed!!

[@7viewerlogic670]

They are having bad luck with deer!

[@mattphillips4260]

i am a big fan of dodge with the cummins but have to say that is a big down fall for them the rad and other coolers are out in the wide open and super easy to get hit good thing is nobody got hurt

[@countrywolf4466]

By golly, I live in Pittsfield.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Seth and Mackenzie spent the whole afternoon in town. They said you all are the kindest, most friendly people!! 😊 Thank you!!!

[@vicchiapetta4166]

I’m so very glad everyone was safe!! When going thru Illinois, do you remember going thru Lisle or Naperville?!! That’s where I was born and raised!! Too bad I didn’t know you were going, you could have stayed at my Sister and Brothers home, ( Our old Family Home)!! The damage doesn’t look too bad, for those good mechanics you have!! You sure have a wonderful Family!! God Bless You All, Vic!!

[@acresofclayhomestead]

No, we didn't see those towns.

[@kajuncourier]

Here is a thought that could benefit the whole family. It may take time time to think if it is worth it. Buy a wrecker at a auction. Could be used to retrieve a family vehicle,could pull out tractor stuck in mud that has to be lifted and pulled at same time. You have trucks and a trailer, but when coming to hoisting and pulling at same time,not very functionable. Also could be used as a side business for one of your sons (be there own boss) Oh,by the way makes a good tool for lifting on something as you work on a piece of equipment and not tie up the large excavator. Winch & boom from the wrecker together perform many good tasks. All in one universal equipment. Hop in and go with stocked tools. Speed up the system with less down time and having to hook up a trailer.

[@richardmccullock51]

Good video. Good everybody is safe your friend in Virginia.

[@aproudamerican2692]

Thankfully, the deer wasn't jumping at the point of contact or else they would have had an extra passenger in their front seat. It's always a good idea to put Deer Crash Bars N Grills on our trucks. *They'll save alot of truck damage and more importantly lives.*

[@Gearoid35]

Accidents happen, glad everyone was OK, metal can be repaired

[@geebopbaluba1591]

Years ago we hit a deer coming back from walking the track at our high school in our old Oldsmobile cutlass and it ended up as the car sailed around and around and in the ditch.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Hope nobody was hurt.

[@wildbill5126]

Just Glad Seth & Mackenzie are OK.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Yes!!