Hay Season Strikes Again | Hurricane Shelter Build Continues

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The Louisiana heat is not backing down, but neither or we! As we continue to build out the interior of our off grid shipping container storm shelter we discover unexpected obstacles. With a break from the frequent rains, we take full advantage of these hot conditions to get our hay season kicked off!!!
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[@CajunCountryLivin]

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[@fjbwoodworking8099]

Hi guys, why don't you finish off the back wall with Insulation & Plywood so you can install your A/C mini split unit. You can run your electric wiring in the ceiling and run your wiring down into the walls from there. This way you can work in Confort. Why suffer in that Darn Heat. Just a thought... Can't wait until you do Solar and go off Grid ❤

[@billwellman7380]

Baling and stacking hay was a ton of fun as a kid - time spent with friends and family was priceless!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Yes!!

[@Jstreamssr]

Becareful, working inside the container!! Always glad to see you guys!! Jim is the Hootis making KING!!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Yes!! Thank you!

[@garynagle3093]

A hootis vol 1. Hay. Goats. Hot day. Solving problems. Loved em all. Glad your eyes are better Lydia

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you Gary!

[@LeeSolomon-y7s]

Jim, I'm twice your age but I too have fond memories of following the baler and tossing square bales on a flat bed trailer. We only got a break when the string ran out. It was terribly hot miserable work, but, doing it with friends and family made is seem like fun. I also have fond memories as a pre-teen and teenager of spending time with my girlfriend in the hay loft. (OK, get you mind out of the gutter) Looking back, there were some special moments and we kept our clothes on. Fewer and fewer people will ever grow up like I did in the south. That makes me sad. Y'all have a very special place. Fight like hell to keep it.

[@maverick5794]

you have better memerys then i of putting squar bails up i got 50 cents an hour in the 60s and did not get paid from the fild to the barn but growing up in the alagany mt i guess that was the best pay i could get

[@randyb-rl7cc]

If you can get water there to the container, put a garden sprinkler on the top. It may help Cool You Down while you are working in there.

[@HectorjMaldonado]

Spray foam between 2x4 and metal inside, maybe vapor barrier. You can spray this as you go and cut back on the heat in that CON.

[@ROBSSS715]

Seriously... Lydia gets more stunning in each video. Just wow. 😍

[@DaleRude-ur9ns]

Enjoying your container build and the challenges it sometimes offers…The excess heat must be quite an endurance test…Enjoyed your sharing of Teddy’s “ability” to catch tools while standing on a ladder…Thanks for this week’s great episode…IAG, eh!!! 🇨🇦

[@gerard9900]

Toujours très occupé les cousins cajuns . Avec toujours le souk radieux de Lydia. Jim s’amuse bien à jouer au chevalier avé son tracteur pour empaler les meules de paille. Bon courage les cousins amitiés de France 🇫🇷👍👍😘

[@jillcarney4123]

I love watching you solve problems. Good solution. Have a great week.

[@Jenna1814]

City girl here, wow I never knew how y'all did those hay bells like that.

[@EvAlGi]

I love the Plumoth below the Blackwidow ;)

[@matt30705]

This video just sold me on 2 chairs in dim grey!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Yes!!

[@KarenSmith-ys3sk]

I remember growing up and throwing the bails of alfalfa on a trailer,lots of work,and doing it again as an adult. Nothing wrong with hard work. Yalls container is coming along great. Love the music and the video!

[@pamnchip]

Nice job with the dents. Good thinking using the jack. Do y'all remember last video I said it would be a good idea to leave about 6 inches up top for wires and plumbing and an exhaust fan to pull the hot air out.

[@RichieRichRangers]

As a city-slicker, you left out this most important part! How do you roll up the hay to make the big bales? Love watching you guys… my dream is to have a piece of property like yours.

[@davidhuffine5084]

Nice dent removal , guys . The walls look good . Lovely pic of mom rocking Ladley . Seeya

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you 😊

[@kirknielsen346]

Build a box around the dent and sheetrock over it. It would be a pain to get the dent out.

[@ld5714]

Jim's idea of bracing up the opposite wall and using a bottle jack and wood is "exactly" what I was think that I would be doing. Actually the bottle jack would have been a 2 person job while the screw jack made it 1 person job. Excellent Dent BeGone Hootis! That episode of Life in Pines 🌲 a couple weeks ago, where Teddy introduced the Tool Catching Hootis for use while elevated up on a ladder had me laughing out loud! He is such a character, I can only imagine what it must be like when he and Jim get together 🙃. I enjoyed the video today and am very glad you are feeling better again. Have a great week, stay hydrated and I'll see you on the next one. Take care my cajun friends 🤗♥

[@jamesconn7311]

Nice work !!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks!

[@terencemerritt]

Another great video guys! I started a new job and a couple days behind! Stay safe and hydrated

[@joewenzel5142]

Get a small min-split and put it inside to alleviate the heat.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

That’s the plan! We just installed one at Jim’s parents, but it was pretty big.

[@joewenzel5142]

@@CajunCountryLivin I got a big mini-split too for the whole house and all told it cost $16K - ouch!

[@georgemusgrave4304]

When you are prying with a 2x4, make a T first, it's much safer.

[@Mounty621]

That enclosed cab on the tractor is worth it all. Best thing I ever did living in North Idaho for our Winters and Summers and working on my tractor. The shipping container build is coming along just great. Nice dent pusher hootis!

[@CarlSutton]

Just gotta flip the hydraulic jack so the pump is on the bottom. So it can suck the fluid. :)

[@johnkirby6547]

Definitely a much quieter way to remove the dent. Nice job on the hay bails, the field looks soo much better. Glad your eyes are better Lydia and hope to see y'all soon

[@connienunez2405]

love my Flexispot...got the same one but grey

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Yes!!

[@raybo34]

I have fond memories working in tobacco as a teen. It was honest, hard work and we did it with schoolmates so we had fun doing it. That was back when tobacco was king here in NC and family farmers still took pride in their crops. Taught us a valuable lesson in the rewards of hard work. Something that is lacking today.

[@grizzchris64]

Another great video. I’ve come to the conclusion that Jim ain’t right. Love y’all.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you!! Hahaha

[@liammcgothigan2094]

Hi guys your doing a great job 👋

[@shirleybeattie9606]

Hey in Australia we have Redback spiders. And we don’t want to ever get bitten by the either.

[@TheDaweTube]

I was bitten by a black widow spider august 5th 2023 and came within less than 2 hours of dying. Horrific pain. ICU for several days. Beware.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Wow. That’s so scary! 😱

[@garynagle3093]

Scary!

[@zockery4148]

hydraulic jack will work but you have to keep pump on bottom side so it picks up oil

[@KeithSizemore]

Man I know that container work had to be a hot job. Jim I remember those square bail days with my family great memories.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Very very hot!! Oh yea, wouldn’t change it!

[@ianrichardson9200]

In Australia, we call them redbacks.

[@albertorozco5981]

Use an oscillator to trim the 2x4 instead of beating the steal.

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks Lou!

[@briankowald6465]

Weld a ring to the outside and pull in it with the tractor next time - more fun. We just survived tropical storm Debbie. Almost 12 inches of rain in a 24 hour period.

[@kimberlykring2475]

You guys make working look like fun! I wish you could have a video every day! Looking forward to good!

[@briankowald6465]

That is hot y’all. Take care

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Yes!!

[@kathsbadboy]

C'mon man, you coulda caught it! That is so funny. Keep it up you two. Awesome relationship tha two of you have.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Bahaha! Thank you!

[@TomTammyOffGridHomestead]

We did the same thing to our conex box.

[@justuschmiii3173]

Another one had me grinning... TNX 4 VID LOL

[@hubertwebb9869]

Have you thought about spraying the Black Widow spiders with dish washing liquid they are exoskeleton ad the soap is non toxic.

[@shindees7676]

Guys I just watched a documentary on hurricane Ida in 2021 on Sky (cable tv here in Ireland) and it was mind blowing. In one of the clips it showed a container being rolled and rolled like a thrash can and that was in a built up area where everyone was staying indoors filming out their front doors and balconies. So I do hope that ye have that thing secured to metal plates or footings or something strong or else I hate to think what could happen if ye ever have to use it! Ye look like ye are in pretty open ground.

[@joewenzel5142]

16:07 I can never unsee that. Warning next time.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Haha. Neverrr Joe!!

[@jonmchugh657]

A cordless impact gun could make your Hootis dent repair even more efficient !

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Oh yes!!!

[@jimmyrogers5785]

Maybe too late but from a carpenter of 50 yrs. + I would notch the wall stud. Good Luck and I know you've heard it a hundred times be careful in that humid heat.

[@drj2162]

hey guys ... love your site. did you know that they make containers with side doors.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbygreen2291]

Jim n Lydia,,it’s august 23 rd here in the mountains of North Carolina and the last two mornings here have been in the upper forties Fahrenheit,,,I have a new crooked neck yellow squash patch that is hanging full of squash , and we are eating fried in butter rolled in cornmeal squash and left over tomatoes anddddd wearing jackets on our morning walks lol ,,,I’ve checked we’ve been cooler than the life n the pines crew lol.

[@robinjoe8925]

Time to put chickens in the container for roast chicken……eventually 😂 No studs were damaged in this dent removal…just Jim JK😂 The hay job looks amazing 😊 Not too many studs in this video, right Jim? 😂 Until the next video ❤😊

[@michaelrwilliams5466]

Good day Jim and Lydia! Jim if you heat the dented area then use the jack to push out the dent you'll be good; I have some body fender experience.

[@malcolm-v8m]

Well my Goodness

[@trinaflamm2038]

I have always heard that you can only get ONE black widow reversal venom in your lifetime. In LPN school by a RN instructor and several times since then by various medical and science entities.

[@stevecarney6750]

There are a lot of great KZbin channels out there, but the 2 that we never miss a episode of are Cajun country and Life in Pines. Loved the dent be gone hootis, just hope Jenna doesn't toss one for Ted to catch😅. you guys be careful in that heat.😊

[@sheepdogonthehill]

So, Jim had to think outside the box, to build a hootis, to fix a dent, on the outside of the box. ?

[@raybame5816]

No I believe he was thinkn INSIDE the box!

[@Hellyers]

We're from England, so we'd never heard of a "hootis" before watching your channel... and now we've seen you make all kinds of hootis! 😂

[@jeffschulteis9168]

You should have just scribed the board to the dent😀

[@CajunCountryLivin]

That would work too!

[@jimmydavis3587]

I had faith in the dent be gone hootis!!!🤣

[@CajunCountryLivin]

😂😂😂

[@HectorjMaldonado]

love "dent B Gone"

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks!!!

[@jimdelong949]

The Hootis King does it again. I don't think there's one that he has come up with that I wouldn't try.😊 I'm glad Lydia's eyes are better. Starting in April I my eyes started watering all the time, It caused my vision to be blurry even with glasses. I went to the eye doctor. he diagnosed me with cataracts. So in May I had surgery on both eyes. No longer watering . No longer need glasses. I loved that machine that rakes up the hay. I've never seen anything like that. Is it from back in the day? Even in 100+ degrees you both manage to do or say something that makes me laugh😂 We are being blessed with upper 70's to low 80s for the next 10 days here. Praying that you get some relief down there.

[@zachsteckly4197]

VerMeer. I just met the owners son weirdly enough. I also went to school in the same town where that bailer was made. Love seeing connections to Iowa!!

[@KSimmonsKenny]

Since you don't live far from water can the water rise to the Conex box level in a Hurricane. I'm from Gulfport, MS and have seen how water rises in rivers, creeks and even drainage ditches in Hurricanes.

[@James-n3u1o]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@CajunCountryLivin]

😁😄😃

[@John-qc8yy]

I would be concerned about the structural integrity of the container in a hurricane or tornado since it presents a very large area for the wind to push on. Cables from the top extending out at an angle to anchors would add a lot of strength for relatively low cost.

[@Angelic2023]

Very small thermometer, it's a shame you didn't put something bigger so we could see 🤣🤣💗💗🥇🥇

[@CajunCountryLivin]

😂😂😂😂

[@TonyLaux-r1n]

If you would have rotated your hydraulic jack 180° it would have worked

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Well shoot!

[@buydirectusa4954]

How much for the hootis? 😂 Stay safe in the heat. ❤

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Just a small price of $49.99 😂

[@buydirectusa4954]

@@CajunCountryLivin lol i was thinkin $39.99 but i could do another $10🤣

[@CalvinMcGee-k1z]

It is true about the Black Widow Venom vaccine you can have it only once

[@CajunCountryLivin]

😬😬😬

[@charleshutchings9355]

For future reference..... don't take any advice from me! I was going to have Jim pull the tractor inside the container, and jack the wall off of the tractor. Jim is the Hootis Master. NOT me! The Dent-Be-Gone Hootis did the job! Thanks for another great episode! BTW, tell Ted... "Up Yours" !!! 🤣He'll understand!! 😁

[@250Rem]

Is that also with the humidity with the heat?

[@53221carvel]

I would have removed the dent the exact same way. I think I would have been bird headed and tried with a jack all first. That would have been heavy.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Great minds!!

[@conniewright8080]

Spiders hate 'LAVENDER OIL'. I don't know if you have to use it full strength or add it to water in a spray bottle - I use peppermint oil in a spray bottle with water for mice & bugs inside & at doors of entry.....does not cost much to try it....

[@karenreneelyles261]

Do some research and get rid of their food source. They should leave to find food

[@cedricbroussard8738]

Now, Jim, you should be ashamed of yourself! Making poor Lydia get the shot when you are riding in an ac cab tractor 🚜 😂😂! That just wrong! Just kidding 😂! That is may favorite part of baling hay is pick them up! Love it! Keep up the hard work 💪🏻! We will see y'all next! Stay safe and drink plenty of water 💧 🙏🙏

[@joewenzel5142]

Luckily black widows are pretty docile unlike the brown recluse spiders which are buttholes and bite you because they can. I've had some black widows in my house and tolerate them for awhile but eventually I take my vacuum cleaner and use the attachment and suck it into the vacuum bag. I'd rather do that then try to squish them.

[@mikeymad]

So to get myself a - Dent be gone - I have to buy a GMC parts truck? -- cheers

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Hahahahaha.

[@paulmccarroll6604]

How are the Dri-Pour steps doing?

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Perfect!! Looks amazing.

[@BodieSelf]

Jim, the secret is out... We all know you are in fact Spiderman so you can stop worrying.... you are immune.. 🤣🤣🤣 I gotta say, some of the stuff yall come up with just amaze me. I woulda just gotten some pew pew muffs and beat the brakes off that dent with a hammer. Your way, made it more aesthetically pleasing. I remember my days of buckin hay for a penny a bale. Good times! Great seeing yall again!! Yall been workin hard... you should go fishin! Have a great one!

[@haroldwarner8980]

Lydia, you give new meaning to "hot lady" Jim, I loved your dent remover Hootis!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

🤣😂😂😂

[@mikerobbins4859]

if or when a hurricane hits .. what about flooding

[@joelhenderson5404]

I think Hootis is every country folks term for things! And the hootis worked. PS Jim if you get bit twice and God forbid you pass Lydia will be taken care of really well. There would be many in line behind you that would step up. Love yawl!

[@bobteague4681]

I’d probably just shave a little off the back of the stud and leave the container wall alone..

[@rudyfisher7660]

Use a mister cool mini split d. I. Y mister cool mini split. You can run them all the summer and if you look at ambition strikes, you got Ken, uh, you got containers. Well, they got a container that has solar panels that tilt for the winter and the sum off the side of the containers you might look at that and see what you think. Because they built theirs and they have a home, they're all totally their house, their shop, their container room, everything their mom's little house container house, everything ran off.That fifty thousand dollars worth of solar panel

[@rudyfisher7660]

All you have to call is the hospital and they will tell you. I mean, even animal control and you know, while them other places like that that have that information will tell you. Venom on control or whatever they can tell you, whether that is true or not.Besides, internet could probably tell you to google

[@raybo34]

I hate a dang black widow. Around here they like dark, places. Probably why they like your container.

[@craigfallon8340]

👍👍👍👍👍👍🫵

[@willglueck3156]

😎🌅😰👍

[@CajunCountryLivin]

😁😄😃😀

[@thomaspsimpson9995]

"Moldy Rice Krispies"?

[@larrynelson734]

Great video again. I also have some great memories of throwing those square bails of hay. They sure felt heavy as a young boy. But good honest work. Y'all are amazing. See ya'll next time. 👍👍👍❤..

[@garystarnes5178]

Awesome progress ya'll! I'm glad your eyes are better Lydia. Have a great weekend!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you Gary!

[@garystarnes5178]

@@CajunCountryLivin Hey ya'll. I just ordered the Flexispot chair and used your code. Looking forward to getting it. :) Thanks again! Gary

[@CajunCountryLivin]

That’s awesome Gary! Y’all sold them out! Thank y’all so much. It’s super comfortable!

[@sakostwwy1903]

Get this stuff called Tempo SC. The widows will be gone!!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks!! Will do!

[@jamescumbo1928]

Lydia get a few bug bombs and set them off in there. Just open it up and let it air out a bit before working in there again. Also get spider spray and keep it on hand to spray as needed. You looked so beautiful. Stay safe

[@larryhattrup5756]

So true hay season has alot of memories 😅

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Yes!!👍

[@njrouse3859]

learn to love cellar/daddy long legs spiders...you will never have to worry about widows ever again.

[@KarlPJarrell]

Lol a true papermaker! Channellocks to the rescue lol

[@MrGdurfey]

close that container and fumigate that thing.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

We got to!

[@deemartinez836]

A shipping container for a hurricane...... Awwww no way. The winds will tear it to pieces. Get a concrete above ground hurricane shelter. Safety.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Haven’t seen the final product yet.. we might have something up our sleeve!

[@estellaknox9285]

I enjoyed the video ❤

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Glad you enjoyed😁