EP 13 | Living Off Grid Italia: Dirty Job at The Stone Cabin

[@jaymurtagh]

You have a very positive attitude. You done some fatiguing work on the fireplace. Listen to your body , when it's pains, it means it's had enough. As frustrating as it is to stop what you are working at , you are doing right by yourself. Getting out into your surroundings. Is a blessing. Not only are you getting to rest your shoulder , but you are resting your mind too, looking at the beautiful scenery around you. I am also very impressed with your drawings. 😊. Blessings my friend

[@mywildlifeitalia]

You are absolutely right Jay. Human beings tend to want more and more from the environment and from themselves, we must instead learn to take our time. Me too 🙏🙏🙏 See ya my friend

[@TeresaBickford]

You’re very inspiring! You seem like you’re very smart to take breaks and really enjoy your beautiful surroundings! Well done and will look forward to following along ! God bless you and your lovely wife.

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Thank you Teresa, breaks are essential because they help you never lose sight of your goals! God bless you!

[@MimiPet]

Sei esempio di come combattere ed essere positivo! Ti auguro tanta forza e salute!!! Wild life intorno tua cabina e meravigliosa!

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Grazie Minka!!!!! 🙏🙏💪🤗

[@mharper6877]

Epic views with music to match the splendour! Brilliant!

[@mywildlifeitalia]

thank you so much!! 🙏💪

[@JanTrewhitt]

You will get it done, but probably not as fast as you would like! When you have an injury you just have to quit when you are in pain!

[@mywildlifeitalia]

I have to live with my shoulder pain, I spoke to a very reputable surgeon here in Italy, then I will tell you🙏

[@robinmeek7593]

I'm a new subscriber, and I love what you're doing. As someone with Perhephial neuropathy, you inspire me. No matter what, keep on going!

[@mywildlifeitalia]

We must always move forward, even when things seem to be going wrong! Take care Robin!

[@altaylor951]

Greetings from Canada! Absolutely beautiful location, and I love what you are attempting to do with it. As a suggestion, with regards to the mortar, Wet the stones first, both the ones you are placing, and the ones you are placing against. Really soak them. Otherwise the dry stones will suck the water from the mortar, and it wont stick, or cure properly. Bricks are even worse, as the are very porous. Good luck with everything, and I look forward to many more videos. Cheers, Al.

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Hi Al from Canada! Thanks so much for your advice, I will definitely follow it. I had intuition that I was having problems with the stone laying procedure, now I know how to improve! Thanks again!

[@ShawnRitch]

Your an inspiration !

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Thanks!

[@dalila755]

Grazie. I enjoyed watching. Keep going and sharing as you do it. Adopt wabi sabi art of living. I love your cabin and can feel how extremely happy you are deeply inside your inner being. Thanks ❤

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Thank you for taking your precious time to watch my videos! 🙏😉

[@cynthiaroberts7809]

The hearth looks beautiful!! So sorry about your pain, but I'm encouraged to see you keep on keeping on!

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Thank you so much Cynthia 🙏 Never give up! 🙏💪

[@donnagagne3813]

Slow and steady wins the race. I know how difficult building with stones is. I love watching your videos and seeing your progress. Take care and God bless.

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Woman, you are always super nice. Thanks, thanks and thanks again for watching my videos. God bless.

[@rocktheroadtowembley]

Nice drawing at the end!

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Thanks 🤗🙏

[@LarkinLivesayJr]

Enjoyed your video. Stone work has it’s rewards, but is indeed one of the most physically demanding jobs to do. I’m glad you don’t let your limitations get you down and I hope you enjoyed that homemade pizza!

[@mywildlifeitalia]

hi Larkin, glad you liked it! The pizza was really super good, I think my wife will make a video on the channel as soon as she can cook it here! 😅🙏

[@treg71]

Wow, for a guy with a bad shoulder you rock (no pun intended 😜) and also I didn't know there were so much wildlife in that part of the Italian Alps still! Good health Alex

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Rock lol 😂... pretty as a definition though! It is very populated indeed, the stone cabins are almost all abandoned, except a few not far from me. Thanks for watching the video!🙏🙏💪

[@diavanheeswijk4864]

leuk filmpje weer..maar voorzichtig met de schouders....

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Ik zal altijd voorzichtig zijn, stap voor stap

[@maryviolasse2846]

Buona Pasqua a voi. Please continue to live your good life. 🙏

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Buona Pasqua!!

[@viniciofacchi4556]

Anche io ho restaurato una baita in pietra 20 anni fa ma con un approccio diverso soprattutto per il pavimento esistono dei supporti in plastica per creare un vespaio e poi si getta il calcestruzzo e un lavoro definito ed evita che sotto si infilino topi o ghiri che comunque tenteranno di entrare in ogni modo comunque complimenti ti invidio perché se potessi ricomincerei da capo e un esperienza molto gratificante

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Ciao Vinicio, sì ammetto che già da ora è una esperienza molto gratificante. Per quanto riguarda il basamento hai assolutamente ragione, però non me la sentivo di ricoprire la pietra originale del pavimento con una gettata. Hai assolutamente ragione riguardo agli animali, chiaramente prima di inserire la lana di roccia ed il rivestimento, renderò i muri ed il perimetro della "vasca" flottante quanto meno sigillato, chiudendo le fessure tra le pietre, di modo da non consentire a piccoli roditori di entrare. Spero possa funzionare, tuttavia questa sfida mi piace. Fammi sapere ancora il tuo parere se ti va, visto che hai più esperienza di me! Ciao!

[@viniciofacchi4556]

@@mywildlifeitalia si è vero infatti io poi ho messo un pavimento in ardesia comunque una volta che inizi a frequentare dei posti così belli non potrai più farne a meno

[@EliotQuebec]

Bonjour de Belgique , je m’abonne, vous êtes vraiment courageux c’est un beau travail autour de la cheminée, vos vidéos sont top surtout celle avec la caméra ou l’on peut voir les animaux sauvages dont les loups…vivement les prochaines vidéo. Pouce bleu

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Bonjour d'Italie, ma femme a traduit votre message et j'utilise un traducteur web. Merci pour les compliments et je suis content que les vidéos te plaisent. Laissez-moi toujours votre avis, ça me fera tellement plaisir. Je lis tout même si je ne peux pas toujours répondre

[@davidfellowes1628]

As so much will be coming to the cabin, maybe the first thing is to build a simple cable way to send everything down that slope that you bring in. Just an observation, as this mustn’t become a regular occurrence. A small fabricator could build all you need.

[@mywildlifeitalia]

You read my mind! I already have the necessary I think to do something rudimentary, but working. It will be fun to see if I succeed! Thanks for the advice David, I really appreciate it

[@lacroce9022]

Finalmente posso interagire in italiano con una persona che ha intrapreso un progetto in cui mi ritrovo moltissimo :-). Ho iniziato a seguirti qualche giorno fa e subito mi sono iscritto al tuo canale. Dopo aver seguito innumerevoli canali tra i quali My Self Reliance dal 2017, posso dire che i tuoi filmati "acchiappano " subito! Ben montati, belle riprese e dai contenuti interessanti. Purtroppo io ho pochissimo materiale video da condividere ma moltissime cose su cui argomentare, spero di poter scambiare con te un po di chiacchiere al fine di migliorare il mio lavoro e condividere esperienze su quanto di più ci accomuna: la natura e il ricongiungimento ad essa. Ciao dalla Toscana. Mario

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Ciao Mario, grazie per i complimenti! Cerca di creare più contenuti possibile, filmati anche quando magari pensi non sia il caso di farlo, sono sicuro che riuscirai magari ad argomentare tante cose. W la natura! p.s. anche io seguo My Self Reliance

[@01AceAlpha]

Eat the elephant one bite at a time!💪🏼

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Yep! 💪

[@marialucini1683]

Ciao Alex, la montagna va affrontata di petto, se posso darti un condiglio...per la zona impervia che percorri e per poter trasportare il matriale che ti serve per ristrutturare ti consiglierei un fuori strada 4x4 Isuzu D-Max N60. Molto utile per il trasporto di materiale di qualsiasi tipo e volendo...il cassone lo puoi chiudere con un Hard top e si presenta anche molto bene. È tutto molto bello quello che stai facendo alla tua baita...complimenti!👍👏

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Ciao Maria, più che di petto va affrontata col portafogli 😂😅🙏 Scherzi a parte, sì, sicuramente un mezzo come quello sarebbe utile, ma mi accontento per ora del mio Suzukino. Ti ringrazio per i complimenti, molto gentile. A presto!

[@arvopelaa]

Will you make a video about the roof in the future? It would interesting.

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Yes, definitely, but I think in the long run. I've decided to leave the roof like this for now, as it's in good shape. I will definitely fix it better, I don't know when though 🤗

[@WilliamFiler]

Maybe a truckload of slaked lime...just sayin.

[@mywildlifeitalia]

you have to do everything by hand, trucks can't get here💪😅

[@WilliamFiler]

@@mywildlifeitalia Aha...that changes things!!

[@nesbullie]

What was the first animal in the beginning of the trail camera

[@mywildlifeitalia]

A badger

[@anateresafigueroa4936]

Que le pasa en su brazo derecho?😢

[@mywildlifeitalia]

Es una historia muy larga, volveré a hablar de ella en el canal. Hice un video de "Regreso a la cabaña" donde explico algunas cosas, si quieren verlo Ana Teresa 💪🙏🤗

[@jakleo337]

Get some power tools! Diamond blades will make short work of fitting stones. It's 2023, for heavens sake, you don't need to hurt yourself using archaic methods.

[@mywildlifeitalia]

I'll do 😅 you're right, but I prefer to use old tolls as much as possible 😅💪🙏