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[@JustScottPaid]

Good people. It's nice to see companies trusting and caring for their community. Just another reason that makes y'all so special.

[@joejacquesschulz8514]

That's is the beauty of having a functioning community. I suppose you have customers whose parents have already bought wood from your company. You are understood by your fellow citizens as a pillar of the community.

[@mrwaterschoot5617]

it must be that thing called karma if you trust your customers they will earn your trust. if you doubt them you need round the clock armed security or police monitoring. that you will have to pay for and that is costs that drain revenue. if god sends you a poor hard working soul in need of heat gladly given it to then. no charge that is called paying it forward. you are helping god's people in need and god will return your kindness in blessings that you will never expect. if you give the person in need of heat. a bundle of camp wood may keep them in heat for a day or two. it is a hand-out. but if you teach them how to get heat or have them barter time for wood then they can be warm for a life time or a position where they find a better way to get heat. and that process is a hand up like the proverbial give a person a fish they eat for a day. teach a person how to fish they eat for a life time. i trust the folks at capital lumber log yard. they can figure it out. i will cast out a couple of suggestions and if they are worthy of implementation they will test. if there are holes in my logic we can figure what can be done or not. one idea is to work with the landowner and the negotiated contract with the owner. if the owner agrees have the person looking for heat to go to the log site and pick the branches or limbs left in the woods if the heat seekers do not have access to a saw possibly the boss could spend a little time to cut the limbs left in the woods to a size that is burnable to the heat seeker. being cut shorter allows the cut offs dry and lightens the load. but if the land owner is managing. the forest harvest leftovers for wild to forage then the idea is not doable. another option is to have the heat seeker come to the landing and clean up stuff that will not go to the log yard for further processing. you get free cleanup they get heat and no money changes hands. if that is not possible clean it up an possible have a give away pile or maybe have them visit the log yard and have them work the clean up with you.

[@toddkratzer7953]

@@mrwaterschoot5617 , WTF

[@barryandrews4316]

Awesome to see old school trust still remains on this earth.. Well done...

[@AR15231]

I’d like to report a crime, Emerald is stealing people’s hearts.

[@RKkayak45]

That’s a little creepy

[@pixxburgh420]

@@RKkayak45 actually it was really genius and your an insufferable kunnnntow

[@jolujo5842]

True indeed 🤣💔

[@jolujo5842]

@@RKkayak45 Jeez Ryan ... Get a sense of humor please🙏 She is a wonderful person and cute too!

[@johncarter1137]

I wish I lived in Pennsylvania so that I could come buy some lumber and say hello. When my father's side of the family migrated from England, they purchased land from William Penn. There is supposed to be the original Carter house still standing, but I'm not sure where it's located. Y'all seem like salt of the earth type people that I would be proud to call my friends. I enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@trevortoop5166]

There is an honour system lemonaide stand around the corner from me. I note every day while walking by, that people DO drink the lemonaide and they DO put money in the cup. People rise to the level of your trust in them.

[@Jake12220]

Two of my cousin's that lived on a cattle station bagged manure and sold it using the honour system at a road side stall. They had trouble meeting demand and l think had the cash box get stolen once, but as two young girls in the middle of nowhere they made a surprisingly large amount of money out if it. Country people seem far more trustworthy overall, but you still get people travelling through that just want to take anything not nailed down.

[@jerrydemas2020]

@Richard Homan Where is "here"?

[@gboy1973]

been watchin' a few months and have to say ... great job and informative. So good to see the "American Dream" in action.

[@eugenedukeman8141]

Honesty is the key to a civilized humanity.

[@toddkratzer7953]

Yes we need that in our government also, especially in the White House during 2016 to 2020.

[@roberta4989]

And Emerald says, "malicious, that's a good word dude".

[@omnipitous4648]

Its examples like this that give me hope for the world. All the media ever focuses on is what's wrong with the world but a lot of things go right and you never hear about it. So thanks.

[@boogboog8097]

The Red Queen of awkward charming monologue I would buy that wood and I have a gas burner 😄

[@michaelmaker8169]

Build a fire pit in back yard. Lol.

[@rexwoodall2179]

Emerald, it is so refreshing to hear about your honor system. I wish I lived closer so I could do business with your family! It’s nice that you would provide firewood for a family that can’t afford it. Nice video!

[@nellayema2455]

What!? No coffee drinking in this episode? I'm having my afternoon cup o' joe as I watch this. I hope that you'll be able to maintain the honor system now that you have such a wide audience and so many more people know about your operation.

[@mrwaterschoot5617]

the refrigerator is on order and the solar are collecting juice from the sun. heck they could simplify. make solar hot coffee or tea. if they want cold coffee or iced tea they need a cooler of ice before they get the refrigerator. now a question for the ladies . if a rich person told you they had an opening in the queen department of rivers ? yes no it depends. would your choice change if the job changed to being the queen of de nile. pam j tillis might know an answer.

[@dmhipkins]

Our firewood sales are 100% on the honor system with a cash box. It is a blessing to know that the folks who do business with us are so far 100% honest. If someone needed the firewood and they ask, I would likely help them with some firewood as a gift.

[@dougjustdoug6391]

Interesting in this day and age that you have to explain what a self serve honor system is...

[@ruk2023--]

It's not a bank. It's fairly limited exposure even if some POS loaded up everything.

[@hsbrooks]

You're getting better Emerald.

[@johnberryhill8106]

Not only are the gals gorgeous but, even the storm rolling in looked beautiful!

[@zenoslayer9618]

I would only come by when the girls are there just to see them working would be great

[@ChainsawFPV]

A little trust goes a long way. The more people that realize that, the better.

[@ccole9080]

so true

[@josephtiberio2503]

Keep making videos, your content is great and the videos get better every episode, also love your business model !

[@pierrewichser2298]

Here in France, people are stealing everything; not only wood ! Gazoline from cars and trucks; vegetables, fruits; grapes ... and not only one kilo ... tons in one night ! I love your wood-mill; your hard work ! Poor boss with 4 women around him 😁

[@garyworokevich2524]

Emerald, that is a first class act you are doing for the community. Yes, we got that storm today as well, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada. Stay well folks.

[@JamesDeese]

I live in an area where truck farmers do the same thing. It works, and loss is very little.

[@Jake12220]

There are a few roadside stalls selling fresh produce in my area, they all seem to do fairly well(they are still doing it after many years so can't be that bad). Then again we also have a community give away table/area where people leave excess produce for others so not like anyone would ever be hungry enough to need to steal around here.

[@williamkrejca4641]

Driving around our countryside here in Iowa, it is not unusual to see a multitude of farm offerings set up as a self-serve . These are on the side of the road, in some cases alongside a short private road leading to the house. Firewood, veggies, etc for sale.

[@Wiseman2300]

That's great you live in an honest community; I left the lawnmower in the yard to get gas and a fella was loading it up.

[@JJisMe1972]

Such kindness, This one brought a tear to my eye.

[@Invincibletro]

I am in a position where I do a lot of profiling, I know I can be completely wrong sometimes but, when an area, or region operates on an old school belief system, feels remorse for their failures, has an "only take what is needed" personality, you generally have a great community. Glad to see you have that there. I can give to those in need, but when you ask for things that you are perfectly capable of earning, I get a little fussy.

[@fergywurst]

Looks like "The Boss" taking a well deserved break and and watching the storm roll in. 😎

[@brucearney9536]

Good people on both sides ! My hat is off to you and your customers .

[@aubiejazz]

Your comments renew my faith in the American people! Of course, like you say, the camera does help. Thanks for your trust.

[@bigrigger5617]

I saw The Bossman watching do the video. You have to consider that you are in Central Pa where most of the people are honest. I know because I lived there for a long time

[@karagregory69]

Nice to hear people still do this. If this was in our community, the yard would be empty the next day or bored teenagers would set piles of lumber on fire just because it was there. Or stolen firewood would be sold out of a pickup truck just down the road. If questioned where did the get the wood, while the pickup owner is saying the words, "I'm honest, don't steal my wood' followed by the sound of pumping of a shotgun.

[@jimmyrhino6176]

So awesome. Your honor system reminds there are still trustworthy people left in the world. Thank You 😇

[@mikeg9b]

I'm amazed that your honor system works, but I'm glad it does. Even if 99% of people are honest, that other 1% can do a lot of damage. The camera is definitely a good idea.

[@williamfleaher5834]

The more I learn of your yard the more I want 2 work 4 U!!!

[@lovejones7545]

It's great that you have an honor system program for your customers. I'm sure they really appreciate you guys for it. Love the images in the background of the hills and valleys...Very cool!🤙🏾

[@Nightfighter82]

I've been a physical security manager for 10 plus years now. If you ever need advice to ensure security of the lumber yard, please feel free to reach out. Also, these videos are amazing. Em always puts in good work to make the awesome. It's good to see a hardworking normal American Family that has good values.

[@KishGami]

Imagine CA or NY using the honor system

[@bradptolemy6971]

But you would probably be ok in LA! LOL They would clean you out in a heartbeat!

[@KishGami]

@@bradptolemy6971 Let me update to CA :)

[@patmash]

First, one must have honor. There is no honor in those two states sadly.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Or MA! Actually where I live in rural western central MA, you can still do this. But around Worcester and anywhere east of that, or around Springfield, and several other cities, you'd be robbed out of business. The general culture here is anyone in "business" is "rich", so therefore it's "ok" to steal from them. I've seen this attitude MANY times throughout my life here, even with relatives. Sad! Part of the political system here is responsible for that, I'd wager. They give handouts, then "instruct" people on how to live ... which isn't the right way 99% of the time. Sad state of affairs this place has been in for decades.

[@jimsmirh2406]

Just imagine the U S gov’t using the honour system.

[@erikpeterson25]

You folks are AWESOME and so are your videos .....great job 👏👏👏

[@timcowan5528]

What a fantastic family you are.Stay safe and healthy❤️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@storm-aircorporation6540]

Support American small business!

[@donenke5607]

Good video. Thanks for explaining the process, trust and integrity that exist with your business and community.

[@zenjamin6262]

Wow that is awsome you guys run a buisness run on integrity and trust what a awsome contribution to the comunity you provide

[@ldn0224]

Such a cool thing! God I wish more of our country was like this.

[@tonyburelle6633]

That answers a lot of questions, interesting system, glad it's worked so well, Thank you for sharing this, Emerald

[@d.g.n9392]

Great topic, glad to know you have honest customers. There’s a produce stand in my area. Just tomatoes, squash, corn. It’s self service. And great and tasty too.

[@markthecraneman8465]

I think thats an amazing system. Most people are more or less totally honest

[@had2galsinthebooth]

They used to say "Good fences make good neighbors" and nowadays one could also say "Good security cameras make good customers". Comment mostly just for LCLY's youtube algorithm so nitpicking not needed,lol.

[@markharwell8793]

When you hear Thunder, you can be struck! Since you see lightning immediately and it takes the sound of thunder about 5 seconds to travel a mile, you can calculate the distance between you and the lightning. If you count the number of seconds between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder, and then divide by 5, you'll get the distance in miles to the lightning: 5 seconds = 1 mile, 15 seconds = 3 miles, 0 seconds = very close.

[@shibandrada3289]

very awesome! Much success to you and your family!

[@chuckf3102]

Thank you for another interesting video, great presentation style, good skills to have in all types of work.

[@jpeel2066]

What a great system. Thanks for the video. All the best 🇬🇧.

[@sundevil3640]

Lol You made me laugh. The truth is...our security cameras make our customers honest....🤣

[@zuiopds2203]

The best thing when I arrive at home, after the daily madness, to watch machines working. Slow motion, beautiful girls talking and working. Pointing on moisture meter with dirty nails. Sometimes the Boss showing up, giving me mindset/attitude lectures. Even I heard the shy grandpa talking during the sun-electric-panel planting. Watching the inbuilt chainsaw working, or used directly by the mother (I guess). Calm content, cool music in the background, sometimes chill trip with a truckload of wood, with amazing landscapes, or a visit to the local bigger companies to interview. Sometimes with outside bathing at winter in icecold water... brrrr! I can never do that! Keep up the good work, I wish you all Luck from another far away continent.

[@tommcmillan3143]

That is awesome, very rare but so nice to hear!

[@ajpsawmill4314]

I've been bundling my lumber by the dozen at my place, it's hard to steal 12 2x8s at a time, even though someone's always at the house , we still have the camera's and the only problem we've had is kids in the summer stealing gas from us.

[@randybrown140]

Old fashion, glad it's still available

[@snakebait5118]

Hey Em, thanks for introducing me to "Bo the Drifter"! Really like his style!

[@aaronkuntze7494]

We have a lot of farm stands that are on the honor system and it generally works incredibly well,however we use very strong cash boxes for obvious reasons..

[@oczhaal]

Wow I've never seen this system anywhere, I always thought that there would be too much stealing! Glad to see it works where you live! It gives hope !

[@gordbaker896]

Great Video Em.

[@garyworokevich2524]

Thanks!

[@ROBERTHOCKER]

You have a very good business structure.

[@allanhover5008]

Thanks again for sharing your wonderful information as as always thanks so much

[@allengrantham6693]

I grew up in rural Minnesota.The people there are descendants of the original homesteaders who settled the area in the mid 1800s. Since then there has been no major influx of people. In fact, most kids have to leave to find work. I got a summer job and found myself working with the father of a classmate of mine at school. I asked for directions from a total stranger, and found she was the Aunt of a friend. The police chief went to the same church as my family. I knew the juvenile officer from deilivering newspapers, and the sheriff because he taught a community education class in Judo. In those kinds of communities this can work. Close to the Twin Cities, this will not work. There are drugs. Vice Lords sometimes come from the city, stage a series of crimes, and then head back to the Cities where the police don't care. I hope your community does not change. This is the culture that built America, and it is sad to see it fade away.

[@Jake12220]

The great thing is that you don't need to know the people directly, its just a case of they almost certainly at least know someone you know (likely family). Its like an old Irish joke, what do you do if you catch someone trying to rob your house. You shout "l know your mum", never fails.

[@jsheible3695]

Wish your beautiful place was closer to Missouri. Yes people will do what they need to stay warm. And I can tell your family would give to anyone in need. I just want to climb to the top of that mountain in the background 💯🇺🇲

[@peterdyer9557]

Good system and thanks for sharing! { Like those shorts again lol! }

[@revtmyers1]

It's awesome that you can still experience individuals with integrity and accountability like this. It seems like the days where a person's word was their honor have long gone and been overtaken by an entitlement mindset.

[@jimatmile56]

Thank you.

[@peterc.anderson1840]

Great Great video, 👍 thank you!!!

[@gregoryspencer3619]

Love you your videos. And your Irish hair.

[@fpedojoe5909]

I remember that in Minnesota 👍🏻

[@paulprigge1209]

Thank you ma’am

[@jeanlawson9133]

This speaks volumes of you guys and your community,,God you all,,,😎

[@jeanlawson9133]

I meant to say God bless...My Covid mind. Oh well.

[@grifonks]

Outside of a few small honor system chicken egg stands I know of no other honor systems in the Rocky Mountain region. It's refreshing. Thanks.

[@jefferygreer765]

Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@johnwalter9696]

the universe will smile on you and your endeavors.✌

[@sevenexes7778]

Well done Log Capital

[@d.t.4523]

Good luck. 👍

[@frankdenton2039]

I work in the wood industry and work with a bunch of burly angry old ugly men that have been building commercial and residential trusses for 20. . . sometimes 30. . . maybe 40 years. When I looked up youtube videos on how 2x4's are made, I think that your impressive documentation of a business that is bound for greatness is always interesting to watch. But this one made me emotional because stealing firewood really is a matter of life or death and I appreciate your compassion. But the conservative in me says: now that you have solar panels, you can set up a system for very cheap to take a snapshot of their Drivers License if any motion sensors are set off that light up the area - (which would increase safety for your customers), or if they are repeat customers, just a keypad code when they show up. Look into Raspberry PI's - they are very cheap, and you can set up security systems easily just by following youtube videos. I am delighted to tell those burly angry old ugly men that teenage girls manufacture their wood. Best of wishes!

[@southronjr1570]

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[@KenBreon]

Thanks for the great comment. Boss Man.

[@Jake12220]

Solar powered security cameras have been around for ages and are fairly cheap(record to microSD cards) but by the sounds of things they would do almost as well with just a few fake/dummy cameras around. Unless someone turns up with a truck and forklift then it sounds like theft isn't going to be a major concern for them(though far worse if equipment goes missing). Still now that they have a constant power supply your right that they could setup a WiFi network and a base station to record from multiple cameras if they feel the need. I love setting up systems like that, but in my area it's not a bad idea given we occasionally get problems with theft(normally people travelling through). Luckily in my case l make for a bad target given my driveway would leave visitors highly exposed, not exactly a little wrong turn or wandering in off the street to get to my place, but neighbours that built closer to the roads have had a surprising amount of issues.

[@twistedhillbilly6157]

Honestly,, most of this country would love to be in a situation without worry. In CA they turn the houses into Ft Knox and leave the car doors wide open so the thieves don't break the glass.. It is a different world and I wouldn't change a single thing.. Don't create a need and you won't have a need.... That level of trust and respect can not be bought and as soon as you mess with it,, it will be gone for good...

[@detroitmichigan3159]

Girls alway manufacturer mens wood

[@BeyondAIMan]

Your getting really good at this keep it up, sometimes I want to make a video and I debate about what should it be about the spontaneous ones are almost always the best.

[@Jake12220]

Pretty sure this was due to yesterday's comments, which is really pretty amazing in itself as most KZbinrs with such regular updates will film everything days or weeks before and set it to release at a given date and time. Emerald literally posts what she was doing the day it's uploaded, which seems far more authentic and interactive with her audience. Im still amazed she finds the time.

[@joby1]

Beautiful ❤️

[@christophschrull8542]

Really nice company. High professionell but not industriell. I like it! Best wishes from germany

[@ROESPLETZ]

Yeeeeaaaaah! More wood the better!!🙌💥🇺🇸

[@olyokie]

Bravo.

[@bdickinson6751]

Having a remotely controlled M 134 minigun mounted on the roof works wonders to control the 5 finger discounters.

[@scottchrisman9975]

Have to say it. Being in a rural area is how this trust system works. Try this business model in an urban setting and you wouldn’t last a month. Best of luck and continued success to this great family.

[@slongf15]

I have no idea why this popped up on my feed lol. I couldn't help but watch it though. She's gorgeous.

[@justinowens7374]

Great content, any 3x mens hoodies?

[@ryanmcgowan3061]

Why an engineer from CA is subscribed to a lumber yard in PA needs no explanation.

[@acecarroll3382]

You are amazing love you and your videos amazing business

[@jerrytoler9789]

Good business model!

[@charliewatt3218]

next video you guys do film the both of you working around the mill finish a log and after you last cut turn off the mill and call your sister over like your discussing your next cuts and both of you break into a shuffle dance after a couple minutes your mom walks up like what are you doing and then she joins in , great humor and fun your views will sky rocket.

[@matthewward631]

At the start of this years camping season my small campfire wood stand had 2 “freebie” bundles. Mounted a camera on the house and put a small sign on the stand “Smile For The Camera” ….. I’ve sold 2 cords of bundles since then with no more “Freebies”. It’s amazing how honest people can be when they’re on camera. Oh yeah…. The camera is fake!

[@lance9101970]

That's the way MT is. If the static raises your hair lighting is very close run for cover.

[@bobcatwelder00]

you are so pleasing to the eye and your voice is soothing and delightful to listen to

[@beegs771]

Very sweet family! Her eyes are so beautiful they don't look real. I live in Pennsylvania and there's plenty of loggers here.

[@ericvonwiegen5672]

Nice 👍

[@rollsroyce7325]

Have a nice WEEK-END Emerald and all families 👸❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@punjabseth260]

nice

[@lmenascojr]

Would have like to have stuck out for the storm ⛈, maybe next time? I love the drama!