TRAIL MOWING in the WOODS - Brush Cleanup 1 DAYS WORK

[@jimamccracken5783]

You my friends are truly given that place a mew face. Praise the Lord for all the great work.

[@djterry1218]

Great accomplishment. Big difference!

[@sandypratt8951]

I like watching a property being cleaned up.👍

[@dakotaovdan]

Hard work pays off!

[@LifeWellLived7]

Those mounds could possibly be buried junk. Way back in the day folks use to bury their junk. The old bottles, I would definitely check those out too, most old bottles can be fairly valuable. We love what ya'll have done to the property so far. GOD Bless!

[@margiechansler7988]

You are giving your boys a childhood of memories they will never forget!

[@sandraanddelgray3180]

Real nice. Your own forest get away. awesome.

[@sam-and-angela]

For us; coming from a small acre with no privacy (30+ homes across the road), it feels like we're in a state park or something. It's so nice and quiet out there, we love it!

[@VeilZuTun]

I am so glad we don't have poison oak here in the UK. Woods have been coppiced for hundreds of years, and are an important land management skill, so it's heartening to see you caring for the land like that. Sam, ouch. Those sorts of scrapes can be painful for the first couple of days, but it's highly rewarding once you win the battle. I truly hope you get onto the land full-time soon. You all look so happy there. I can't wait to see if you add a few more animals. Goats would be great for brush clearance. But hey, not my land, not my choice. You do whatever is right for you.

[@sam-and-angela]

For us, it's amazing to think in the US "historical" is generally only a few hundred years back whereas for Europe it's thousands! :) The leg's on the mend well, "tis but a flesh wound". LOL We hope to be on the land soon, too. Thanks!

[@myragilliland7046]

I admire you both for your hard work and high values. And for making a gem out of your PAID FOR single wide. Years ago, as a newly single mother, my girls (who were then abt Isaac’s age) and I lived in one. I remember really liking it a lot. Now, facing retirement and possibly relocating nearer a daughter, I’m considering buying another, just to keep my life simple. All the best to you all from Southeast Missouri. 🧑🏻‍🦳🤚🏻

[@jeremyhedge2151]

You guys should set up a out side shower and bathroom area by the camper

[@mikenunley2106]

It is amazing how good that mower works

[@annwilliams2075]

There was an 18century landscape gardener who planted groves of trees, some of which he wanted to grow tall and straight. So he planted other trees close to them that meant the main trees stretched to find the sun. Years later the other trees were cut down leaving the tall, strong ones in a beautiful group. There in Tennessee nature has done this all by herself and now, with your help, there are lovely walks through the woods. Can not wait to see how the rest of this area turns out. 😊😊😊

[@rubberdc]

Thank you for the opportunity to watch and comment to you guys , as many have mentioned , its so good to see a family at work together outdoors and no computer games being watched by the boys .

[@donnalemmond5603]

You guys are awesome… these new forest clean out has come at just the right time for us … we are learning from you!!!

[@sam-and-angela]

Awesome timing then! :) We're enjoying getting to uncover and reveal our properties hidden features.

[@lisaconverse5858]

I love the woods here on our 11+ acres on a mountain. We’ve hiked to the top many times and even our friends have hiked it from the other side. It is so peaceful. I hope you get lots of enjoyment in your woods

[@hewittehart8283]

Yall getting her looking good guys

[@onemorchatykathy]

I’m just like you.....I love watching an old place brought to new life again!

[@desertwitch9608]

I found the mowing segment very relaxing. Thank you 🌟

[@rbud57]

Former state park naturalist here - soap and water just spreads the poison ivy/oak resins around and increases the area of exposure. The poison (urushiol) is a resin. Responds MUCH better to shop hand cleaner, like Goop or Fast Orange? Made for oils and tars, ya know. I usually do a serious hand cleaner job on areas I feel could have been exposed, and THEN the warm soapy water, to get all the hand cleaner off. And even if you get an itchy spot, go ahead and use the hand cleaner, then wash it off, because scratching also spreads the resin around if not removed. Plus, if you use the kind with pumice, it feels good "scratching" the itch with it, haha! Anyway, this has always worked well for me, and I'm pretty sensitive to that itchy stuff.

[@sam-and-angela]

Thanks for the idea! The soap water did not help!! This was filmed last weekend and we still got quite a bit. We’ll get some cleaner ASAP.

[@darleneclark6098]

Yes definitely works. A utility company line man told my husband this trick years ago. I also take it one step further and after washing I apply rubbing alcohol. Then I use my homemade plantain salve for the itch , if I still break out.

[@wandastevens3183]

When I get poison it's very severe & terrizing itchy,itchy, only thing that's EVER helped me is "Technu Extreme" is what I use and it works great...sooo much better !!!

[@lynnjones757]

That nifty little pull along sure does a good job.

[@BigDreamsTinyBudget]

Harbor freight has a great little metal detector. I loved finding old Pepsi, coca cola and pony bottles on my land. Pretty cool stuff

[@sam-and-angela]

Oh, cool! We'll give that one a look -- those things are pricey! So far we've found a glass Pepsi bottle, and an old Sprite pull-tab can.

[@BigDreamsTinyBudget]

@@sam-and-angela I found an old wagon wheel hub on our property in Washington (covered wagon/wooden wheel) I think that's the coolest thing I've found so far lol

[@sadrellskroback2863]

This is so exciting! I’m exhausted watching all that work 😅 looks amazing. Huge difference

[@misterp158]

Good Job. I know how much work that is but I also know how much satisfaction and pride you feel when you stand back and say. "Look what we just accomplished". All the blood sweat and tears are worth it. I started doing all my brush clearing in the winter time. No bugs, No leaves, and a lot cooler, Thank for the video. Good Stuff,

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Oh, the vines. I lived in TN for 30 years. The vines are everywhere. TN is so beautiful!

[@michaelraby7043]

For your wooded areas you can try running electric fence around areas and see if you can get a local goat rancher to put his goats in there. They are the best at clearing areas and poison Ivy is there a best munchy food

[@dwisecup51]

Goats and pigs will eat the poison like crazy.

[@dwisecup51]

Angela. Get some lawn chairs. I wanna sit and relax and feel the breeze.

[@shortwired2X]

Ohh..what a grand idea. God has a plan for stewardship

[@kathycortez232]

Ithat is so true

[@lynnhamps7052]

@@dwisecup51 Pigs especially, they clear land like nobody's business.. :)

[@crinkle2649]

Old bottles are cool. And you can use old tires for building a house or a wall in the yard

[@karenblanck7726]

Thought about renting a wood chipper? That would take care if the bigger branches and you can start laying down wood chips in the trails you are creating! Beautiful property….can’t wait to see how it all develops.

[@robinc2024]

I am so happy for yall! The land just looks amazing. The hard work no doubt will pay off. God bless

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Sure is looking much better! I'll be waiting for the next one!

[@karendominguez2747]

Be careful and make sure the snakes don’t get you. It’s looking great, you’re all doing a awesome job. I can’t wait to see it finished.

[@karlab9557]

I love watching cleanup, too. Great job! Some of your recent tool acquisitions are getting put to good use, and the brush hog is a real work horse. Fun to watch the transformation.

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

Wonderful transformation. We surely can see the difference. I remember the feeling of accomplishment we had working on our raw land when our kids were little. They have great memories. Those tools are making a difficult job a lot easier.

[@marthawalker2111]

What a wonderful adventure for the entire family. So happy for you.

[@edwardsville80]

it really is relaxing and exciting. looks like a wonderful time with your family. blessings

[@gaylef3477]

I can see a campsite in your woods for some fun times in the future. Looking good. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@sonniecampbell1788]

Wow!!! What a difference! Great job. Lots of hard work.

[@dwisecup51]

Yes. You can see from inside the woods out. Angela. Put some hostas in the woods this next spring. I can tell how excited you are. I love to see the results of my labor. Get me a lawn chair.

[@rondabixler9590]

WOW GREAT JOB!

[@raifmt]

Love watching you live out your dreams. Thankful our gracious Lord allows you to do that.

[@rustylilacfarm]

We feel itchy just watching you mow through all that brush!! ugh! Looking so good! It will be interesting looking back at these videos YEARS from now.

[@sharonromer6606]

Angela looks so happy❣ I enjoy watching your progress. I admire that you are living your dream. I almost had to use my asthma inhaler watching Sam cut thought all the trees and brush...lol😉

[@happyheart2414]

It is looking beautiful the clean out you for sure may never know what May find. What ever you all do I will be watching because it warms my heart an it just blessing to me. God bless each one of you an stay safe.

[@TheWoodHaven]

The more I see that brush hog, the more I like it. I think you already got your money's worth. Clearing out nicely. That's going to be a mental oasis when you are done.

[@sam-and-angela]

We totally agree. It's hard to convey on camera how much it really does help and how easily, too. It really is like a chipper/mulcher on wheels which is a big time saver. I need to mow the road frontages down and this will be handy for that. It will also be nice to show that it does grass/weeds well, too. :)

[@joanmarie6456]

It IS wonderful to watch the hard work and see the changes with you…i see more of you than my own family…. Thank you for sharing some of your life with us!!!

[@meanmamameanest6314]

Wow alot of work has been done in this video, great job you two !

[@2blueheelers1]

I bought 15 acres about 16 years ago and watching you all clean yours out brings back wonderful memories.. So glad yall have your land and look forward to seeing the progress you make Have fun and rest when you can!!!!

[@MattLaClear]

This is one channel where I watch the ads.

[@peggymohr7899]

What is happening back at your other home and animals? Clearing out areas like this is very satisfying and rewarding. Good Job.

[@ME-tj6gh]

Wonderful to see you taking stewardship seriously and managing your forest as it should be. Anyone who gardens gets the concept! Mike

[@dovesolutions]

Loving it! Wow big difference in there!

[@alexdreher]

That’s not a little Forrest, thats a jungle.! You did a unbelievable work!

[@ilovelucy7073]

A really great job and that thing cut everything.

[@carolannbolinger3795]

Wow! You are getting a lot done

[@nancygraves8459]

It really looks nice to be able to see through the woods

[@betpatpatten3840]

I sure will also get some Ginny hands as quickly as possible. If you clip one wing they won’t fly away and they would be great for getting rid of ticks and other bugs that you will find plentiful in those woods. Do you need the bags cleared out in order to use the area, so that would be a good combination.

[@adatoll2276]

We are so Happy for you

[@surrethauebel1682]

A hard day’s work is always rewarding. And tiring. Looks wonderful!

[@teresae7235]

I love doing and watching clearing out woods too. It is relaxing. Looking good. I’ve been working on mine on and off for about 5 years now. A lot of work, but enjoying.

[@desertgal_5042]

What a great sense of accomplishment!!!! Looks great!!!

[@amma3536]

Lots of work, but mostly fun!!

[@ladyangi100]

Wow!!😊😊😊your doing a Great Job!👍

[@darleneclark6098]

Omg Sam please put long pants and sleeves on to protect you from poison Ivy and oak. Sorry can't help being a mom. Lol your doing a fantastic job cleaning out all the scrub trees. Hubby saw that mower and already has it on order. Woohoo, thanks again. Wow you really put that thing to the test!!! It's a beast, and your a mad man lol. And Angela is definitely no wimp either. Huge difference, you should be proud. I could watch this all day, especially since I can't get to work on our land right now.

[@kathylaug5234]

And gloves for you both!

[@thecrankyoldretiredlady5237]

Shin guards--for more than just soccer. :)

[@sam-and-angela]

I know, I know. :) I can't do pants in this heat & be of any use, so I'll deal with the flesh wounds and itchies. LOL This mower is great, we really like it. BUT I'm going to be modifying it soon to fit better for our uses -- I'm putting a ball hitch on the front of it so it stays hooked up better in the really rough terrain and to make it easier to use with our ATV, etc. I'll show that in a video but may be something to think about if you get one. I popped the hitch pin / cotter pin system off a few times and had to go back to reconnect it up.

[@thecrankyoldretiredlady5237]

@@sam-and-angela We all know our own bodies best.Some battle heat, some battle germs. Naysayers: The key is finding your personal kryptonite and putting up the shield that works best. There is no such thing as blood-free farming :)

[@darleneclark6098]

@@sam-and-angela anxiously awaiting that video

[@deanbarr5740]

Another great advantage of cutting out the under brush is.... helping to prevent forest fires. I own 13 acres of mostly wooded hillside property in W. Virginia a few hours North of you all. I'd say 70% to 85% is grown up much like your property. Only difference is its much too steep to brush hog. I'm thinking of turning it into pig and goat pasture. Have you all considered this?.

[@karengarrett1606]

I love the before and after pictures! So nice!

[@debradupra6554]

Looking so amazing.You guys will have that place cleaned up in no time.God Bless y’all

[@HectorPerez-iq6xh]

Happy for you.Congratulactions

[@shortwired2X]

The best before/after split screen shot I have ever seen. Nicely boondocked.

[@philipblass6544]

I would run the cut off string thru an eye bolt on each end of the hitch. that would keep it out from under the mower.

[@TheCookster64]

LOL. Trees fight back sometimes. Here in MA we have to deal with rocks. Global warming after the last ice age was not kind to us. I keep my 6.4 acres Elven. It's a lot of work but burning the brush piles is worth it. I don't know what that rope is leading to your brush mower but you need to tighten that sucker. Almost got caught up under the mower a few times. I need a brush mower like that. $2k for a good unit. Make sure you keep riding that area with your ATV otherwise it will grow back until you get it like my woods. Good job, brother. You have a lot more work to do to get that Elven. I know have 35 acres of woods on two properties to keep like that. It's not easy but it's worth it.

[@jerrydixon9343]

You guys did a tree-mendous job! The place is coming along real nice!

[@audreywy1743]

We cleared an area like that years ago, never again! Lol. It looks really great and I'm sure the trees are loving the airflow.

[@SteveAddis]

Such awesome improvement. I did the same thing in a similar area. Sprayed the cut stems with small amount of brush killer. This year only nice plants and flowers live under the edge of the that tree canopy now. Look forward to your progress!

[@sam-and-angela]

Nice!!

[@donnadanna6676]

I know people have asked about moving your mobile home to the property and that's a good question but I want to know about moving your soap shack. Seems to me an easier move and considering it's your revenue stream really important to relocate.

[@squiggy813]

You guys are awesome! It may be too late, but for PI or PO exposure there is a product called Tecnu (I am not doing paid endorsement) that you can rub on before your shower. It works, ask me how I know. Just using soap and water can spread the urushiol oil all over you, ask me how I know again, lol. Your wood lot looks like ours (buried trash and all) so I appreciate how much you are accomplishing.

[@3msannie]

It's looking so good! I really like that brush cutter!

[@rondishman6755]

Luv ur videos hard workers!

[@melissakalloway1916]

That's an awesome mower: helping you accomplish in one day what would take months by hand.

[@hubertwebb9869]

Lol, you need a branch and tree guard on the front of that quad. You seem to be getting beat to death.

[@marycgarmon7140]

No project goes unpunished

[@mjoinga]

You two work so well together. It seems like at the end of the day your both on the same page. Your a loving family with great kids. Thank you for allowing us to go along with hopes and dreams

[@wordvendor1]

Amazing footage. You should get a sponsorship out of this. I will definitely buy one when I get my acreage. 💜

[@theaweggen6805]

Love watching you having so much fun.

[@beverleyspugsandhomestead.]

You’re both such hard workers you’ll have it looking great soon. Good job 👍🏼

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thanks for bringing us along! That thing is a beast! Lol I have so many questions! When are you moving? Are you moving your home, are you selling your homestead? But I also know you will tell in good time! God bless your family!

[@dhanakhei9911]

Sunshine coming !

[@brendahamilton4426]

Looks real good.

[@elainebusch9382]

Oh my goodness such a difference! hard work and adventure~ ticks are my greatest fear...but great fun for everyone! Woo Hoo

[@jackiegardner7483]

You guys did great job👍 this is really hard work👏

[@rachelpiscitell9993]

You two are a great team places looking beautiful

[@Lantanana]

I see a big difference. Good job!

[@chicocash9668]

i think you need to watch for snakes but at least if you see one you can climb a tree nice work you people are great

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Love watching the clean-up, it's always fun to watch. 💛💚👍👍

[@floief]

Well, that was fun :) You never know what you're gonna find in old woods. In the forest around my house, as a kid, there was a dirt track road heading in and an old car parked in the driveway of an abandoned house all grown over with vines and brush. For a kid, it was Fantasy Land.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Country boys know when to wear long pants... js Goats were born for this. Nursing your wounds next week will be a hoot. SAM, farm equipment comes with 18" tall steel hydraulic hose guides that will mount to the top of your mower or that long tongue. It would keep your rope up high out of the brambles.

[@jamesbowen6144]

It Looks Grate .....

[@Starrmiller]

I'm excited for you guys! Riding along with Sam was pretty neat it was like watching it in 3D. Lol I caught myself flinching lol. Well done guys!

[@neenee7362]

That mower is a BEAST!!!😂

[@kellierebkowec625]

Amazing guys the transformation. Also, its very pretty

[@tomarbo8084]

That’s great down any trees you don’t want let that sunlight in the wind blow through And have a nice area to walk around the trees will grow so much better after you do all the cleanup this is fantastic I love seeing stuff like this

[@kathybuchanan9470]

That machine is a beast. It's beautiful looking through the cleared woods back to the bean field. Good job as usual. Now rest! LOL