How We Fared During Impacts of Hurricane Helene

[@cindymass3405]

So glad you are safe and had no damage. I am heart broken for every one that didn’t fare so well.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you 🙏 & yes, absolutely ❤️‍🩹

[@carlagarzia7327]

What is the average depth of the lake?

[@Andijo73]

Thank you for the update, my husband is stuck in Asheville as so many are. He was there doing arborist work at the builtmore and they asked him to stay to follow the storm with tree risk assessment but hasn’t even been able to get on Builtmore. He’s stuck at his hotel, no power, no water, no cell service. Prayers for all!! Stay safe❤️

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Definitely sending prayers up for him! Asheville got it bad. ❤️‍🩹 hoping he gets back into communication with you soon & that the flooding recedes asap!

[@loveamerica3426]

*Biltmore. It was built by the Vanderbilts. You may know Anderson Cooper from CNN, he's Gloria Vanderbilts son (he's also a huge liar) ANYWAY how's your husband now? I heard 1,000 people are missing in Asheville..? You think that number is right??? I'm a truck driver and I'm thinking to volunteer to help with the clean up but I don't know who to talk to

[@melindamiller9515]

​@loveamerica3426 now is the time for unity. Not the time for politics. Southern Eastern community comes together in times like this to help his brother.

[@YARNBARF]

Do you drink that river water, or do you have a good filtering system?

[@marlenemaxie2675]

​@@melindamiller9515 The only thing that was said was that A. Cooper was a liar and that was it, he made no mention of politics at all!

[@N-A-uw5fp]

First time watcher here. I think it’s hysterical that you have to get in a boat to let your dog out to go to the bathroom. So glad you both are all OK.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

😂 everything is just what you get used to I reckon!

[@Lynnagain]

From someone who rode Helene out on the coast of Florida's big bend, praying for so many people affected by this awful storm. 🙏

[@Redryder357]

God has a plan, don't disrupt Israel!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thankful you are safe 💙💙 yes, prayers for all! 🙏

[@drivebyquipper]

Big Bend? You are a recent transplant from up North. That's LA ... Lower Alabama.

[@cecilthrift2747]

My daughter lost her home. Cute story, Tree fell on a house over the bedroom where a little boy was sleeping. They called to but got no answer. Afraid he had been killed,when they finally got to him he was still sound asleep.

[@lia-liz2012]

​@@cecilthrift2747hallelujah 😮

[@lydiaajohnson]

I love what you’re doing. It’s perfect. You’re on a boat but in a house. You still have the tasks of a person living in a boat, but in a more serene environment. Good for you both.

[@marshallcrouch3581]

Sarah, post Helene algorithm lead me to your sight. You sure warmed the cockles of this 73 year old's heart ! Worked Summers in Fontana Village'66- 70. As employee took advantage of dirt cheap canoe rentals to spend as much time as possible exploring up Eagle and Hazel creeks. Local Rangers son from 20 Mile Creek cabin and I practiced for the Appalachian Trail speed record for scholarship. Fontana damn to Clingman's Dome. You took this old fart back to Glorious memories of Youth. Looking forward to videos when you and Brandon get your dog out on the trails along Eagle Creek in Hazel Creek. Fall wildflowers use to scream their natural Joy near the Old Sawmill site on Hazel Creek. Happy exploring! God bless you three.

[@marshallcrouch3581]

PS send happy thoughts to all those long departed Souls whose homes and subsistence farms were flooded/ sacrificed for the war effort / building of Fontana Dam and Lake. Do the Fontana cloggers still exist?

[@smokymountaindave-outdoora2124]

Thanks for taking care of all of our boats at the marina!!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

You got it dave!! 💪

[@elizabethbottroff1218]

@smokymountaindave I saw that you support the AT thru-hikers. Have you heard any updates about the AT? I imagine that most hikers are further north by this time of year? It worries me that some might have been stuck in their tents for the few days of rain, thus becoming trapped when Helene moved in. It's strange to me that Appalachia is mentioned a lot this week; but I haven't heard a peep about the AT. ?? TY.

[@paulineespinosa4928]

Not being a boat person, I found this fascinating. Thank you for sharing.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Haha thank you! Glad you enjoyed, boat person or not 🙏😊

[@jeanefraserCEO]

​@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses You are good person. Boats land stay floating.

[@VivCostello-tx3hu]

You all are very lucky to have that pontoon, and you survived that horrible storm. Take care.

[@michelewynn9140]

So glad ya'll are safe. I live in a tiny community in Newport TN, and the town had to evacuate. A lot of damage has been done but our community was untouched praise God. Love watching you guys❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

That’s such a blessing! Happy yall are safe. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesnance9786]

Good to see folks that practice what they preach. Not just trash-talking!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

You know it! 💪

[@femaleonthewatch]

The way you´re living on your boat has been my dream for about 20 years. Love it! Watching from Europe...

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks! I’m not sure about floating houses but I do know narrowboats are pretty popular in the canal system in europe! Similar vibe, might wanna look into them if you’re interested in living on the water! 😍

[@childtimematters513]

So many critter tracks and your dog just went in the woods with you watching.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

She goes into the woods every day, multiple times a day. That’s how she gets exercise and potties. There aren’t sidewalks and dog parks around here lol, mountain folk co exist in & with nature. Yes, there are many critters in the woods with her, and that’s ok. ❤

[@gracierose3076]

We are so amazed to see your life on a boat in a Hurricane. I'm so shocked about all the flooding north of us. The death toll has been rising as well. We were raised in farm country in the middle of Nebraska. Then lived in California for a while. The fires were so scary there and it was too fast-paced for us. We now live in NC and are still not used to the culture. The Hurricanes are truly scary and the wind is the part I don't like. But we found out we are not in a flood plain so we made it through with less storm damage than in many parts of the state. Glad you guys are safe and sound in your sweet little houseboat. God, bless, you two and always keep you safe!!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much 🙏 glad you guys are safe too!!!

[@JMicheleS33]

Re Mylar balloons, if people could see what occurs when the string gets caught in a horse’s tail, causing them to jump/run, then the sound of the balloon can cause a horse to be extensively hurt, to the point of having to be euthanized. I agree, they should be outlawed!

[@KathySwampQueen]

TY for ALWAYS being prepared!!!... as a South Floridian...I'm always prepared for Hurricane season....it comes EVERY YEAR... upsets me that people run out the day before it hits for supplies and COMPLAIN bc theres not any left!!!.... do you NOT know this happens yearly???? .... if we're lucky and DONT have to use our supplies....you just ROTATE them into what you have to start stocking up for NEXT YEAR!!! ....c'mon people....work smarter not harder!!! ....be prepared...not scared!! ❤

[@Nebraskagal]

The water and scenery is beautiful I appreciate you sharing it

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️🙏

[@MrKnotWright]

So glad to hear you both are safe, sorry for the lack of sleep. Its amazing how youtube makes us all family

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️🤗🙏

[@kimmcdonald8443]

Omg, I just found this channel by accident. I am in love & how do I get this life? I have always, ALWAYS dreamed of living in a house on the water. I've lived in Montana all my life & need/want a change. This is mind-blowing to me. So so happy you are safe.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️ welcome aboard! & thank you so much! 🙏

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

I was a liveaboard for the last 30 years on sailboats (2 monohulls, 1 catamaran) on the West Coast of the US & Mexico. Went through a hurricane in La Paz, Baja CA on the cat in a marina and I don’t ever want to do that again. And I used to manage a marina & boat yard office 😵‍💫 I LOVE YOUR HOME! This was / is so devastating. I have family in Asheville.

[@SloganSix]

What a sweet and kind ending to the video.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️❤️❤️

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

Mommas worry. I’m in Central Texas and I have kids all in different Cities and tornadoes 🌪️ are worrisome when we all get warnings. So glad y’all are ok.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Mamas ought to worry 🩷 it’s a love language! Hope your kids & their homes are okay?

[@AuthorSydneyLandon-vw6mr]

Glad yeall fared well. I’m in Greenville SC. A lot of flooding and damage here but nothing compared to our North Carolina neighbors. Prayers for my hometown of Saluda NC and everyone affected by Helene ❤

[@gigilarson2151]

We i was child my parent and myself lived on a houseboat for 2 years. Best fun. I want to live it again

[@ScottNazworth]

I stay in gastonia(20-25 mins from charlotte) and it was bad and it’s 10 times worse in mountains. My power been out and there just now getting it back on hopefully tonight, there’s power trucks and stuff on my street. And mountains is flooding so bad that people from Asheville and Shelby are down here getting gas cause they can’t get home. Most houses are intact but the bridge collapsed and there’s no way to get into some parts unless you go bye air. This is bad

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Goodness 🥺 so glad you’re safe. Yes it has been absolutely catastrophic here in the mtns. Heartbreaking to see some of the videos coming out…

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

My nephew lives in Gastonia and my niece & her family live in Asheville. Thankfully my brother in Charlotte had / has power & they could all go there. This is heartbreaking.

[@NatureSpeedStore]

Are you guys going okay????

[@donaldlegate6377]

Hi I love your program. Excellent job. You really make a difference. I love your accent. A Canadian friend

[@melanie2846]

Thank goodness y’all weathered the storm, safe and sound. What a blessing Brandon is to your all’s floating community, not to mention the marina. And look at you, solving the waterline issue! Way to go Sarah! It is so good to see y’all again. Stay safe and we’ll see you next week!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks for this sweet comment! ❤️🙏

[@mrichards1114]

I'm on vacation in Daytona Beach Shores and was scheduled to return home today. I'm hoping to head back to TN tomorrow. We normally drive thru Asheville to Johnson City but the Nolichuckey River caused mass flooding. I26 bridge collapsed as soon as you come off the mountain in Erwin TN. So much devastation and I never imagined having issues driving my normal route thru the mountains. So glad it wasn't as bad as it could have been for you two. As someone who grew up on the lake during summer months I appreciate the work that you both do. I hope Brandon took a good rest (and drink) after taking care of the marina and other people's properties. Also very glad you got the water line straightened out. You go girl!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Yes the Nolichucky has been crazy we’ve heard! Scary ❤️‍🩹 we are fortunate Fontana fared so well! Thanks for this sweet comment 🙏 and for your comments under that other persons comment lol. Very kind, appreciate you 🥹

[@mrichards1114]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses you're very welcome!

[@melindamiller9515]

There have been some people traveling alternative routes. It has taken twice as long through the mountains. Just FYI.

[@angelagrant2943]

Glad you made it back home safe, neighbor from Elizabethton, TN ❤🙏🏼

[@JosephPuplava]

I am glad that you made it through. I love when your dog running around like “born free!” Your dog will live long! So loyal, too.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️ the most loyal! She deserves the world

[@Roqjoru]

@@JosephPuplava That's true about dogs, where they live, and how much they are engaged in that environment (have a job).

[@LaurenOliviArt]

I’m 20 minutes from Carolina Beach and 6 hours from Asheville. It makes me really sad to see the devastation in both areas 😢😢😢

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

No doubt 💔

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I love the fact you said you don’t have to do any prepping because you stay prepared for situations !!!! If everyone everywhere, on land and water, would do the same these tragedies would be better handled because those who didn’t lose their home would not only avoid using limited supplies needed for others but would be able to help those nearby who need help with supplies they have ! This should be a lesson for everyone everywhere!!! Blessings, I love your life !!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Totally agree with you especially about the principle of how being even a little more prepared in advance could alleviate so many of the supply shortages you see during emergencies that take away readily available resources from those who are hit the hardest & are in need most. 🙏

[@DianaBozarth-ut6lj]

Lots of people lost their supplies. As they were losing their homes.

[@Roqjoru]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses ❤️

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hi Diana, if you re-read both the original comment & our response, we were specifically discussing how preparedness most benefits those who have lost everything by allowing you to not take away resources from them in their time of need. ❤️ obviously no one can fault someone who has just lost their house for not having food - but you can fault those who still have their homes for panic-buying up all the shelves at the store such that now, even the folks without a house can’t find food at the store. Hope that makes sense.

[@BizzzyBee]

Yes....and a lot of people aren't fortunate enough to prep in advance... It would be nice though! ​@@DianaBozarth-ut6lj

[@tooxlent]

Thank you for your story. It was absolutely beautiful. Well told well documented. I enjoyed it very much.😢

[@brynapizzo]

I'm ever so glad ya'll are safe! Love, blessings, and prayers for those who did not. May God be with everyone. ❤ 🙏

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏❤️

[@bethaniejify]

I was hoping y’all would check in. I’m in Charlotte, and we had a rough morning before the storm moved on to the mountains, but the afternoon was devastating as we watched our state’s most beloved places get hit and whole towns just wrecked by the storm. It was a long and heartbreaking day. I’m glad you made it through. Praying for our neighbors in western NC.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

A long heartbreaking day is too right. It’s been absolutely devastating in western Nc as well, so many communities completely underwater all the way up to the roofs. 🥺 So glad that yall are safe though. It will be a long rebuilding process everywhere in NC.

[@KaileyB616]

I'm in Mooresville on Lake Norman and it honestly got pretty intense at some points throughout the night! we experienced some of the strongest winds that we've had since I moved here in 1992, and several trees fell on the powerlines and we lost power. The trees blocked the only road in and out of our neighborhood, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise because it meant that we were one of the first areas to have our power restored! So now we're cleaning up all the branches and trees that fell, but at least we have power again!

[@LAWandCoach]

​@@WinterberryThyme-3333Hugo in Charleston with snow 2 days later! The Hugo "wow" factor died out years ago. Lesser storms cause way more damage now.

[@chiapets2594]

​@@LAWandCoachwho cares

[@LAWandCoach]

@@chiapets2594 Apparently you.

[@AudreyHayes-ex9cq]

Just stumbled onto this video. What an interesting life you guys have. Thanks for sharing.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Happy to have ya here! 🏴‍☠️

[@SimpleOne22]

Omgoodness your Akita looks just like mine. Sadly, I lost him 3 years ago but of old age. From one North Carolinian to another praying for all involved in this hurricane 🙏🏻♥️

[@MsJanet]

Hi Sarah and Brandon, so glad y’all made it through the hurricane. I live in Thonotosassa, FL, a small “suburb” of Tampa, and made it safely through, didn’t even lose power, thank goodness. I live in a mobile home but did not evacuate, I just kept positive thoughts flowing. Not gonna lie, things did get a little intense, lol. Before everyone thinks I’m cra cra for not evacuating, I’m a Florida native (5th gen) and know to keep a watchful eye on things. If sustained winds get higher than 40 mph a few counties away from me (300+ miles) and heading my way, I do evacuate.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So thankful you are safe ❤️‍🩹 my sister lives in Tampa too and stayed and fared surprisingly well as well. Wildly enough it seems like western NC somehow got hit even worse than a lot of FL. So many communities completely underwater here, it’s crazy.

[@MsJanet]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses so sad. One of my friends who lives in Treasure Island Yacht Club community suffered severe flooding to their home, total destruction

[@DelaneyWhite-w5p]

Awesome video, looking forward to the next one!

[@richardwhite3711]

you are absolutely correct, those Mylar Balloons should be outlawed / when you see 20/30/50 people release them to commemorate something not realizing that they land somewhere and don't biodegrade / better to use those paper Chinese lanterns with the candle in them / at least they biodegrade !!!

[@lourdesdoty7765]

@richardwhite3711, or Butterflies. They would cause zero pollution.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

1000% agreed. When I worked for the park service, 99% of the time I was working off trail and I would find those balloons even in the most remote locations inside the national park. We kept a collection of them in our office. Dozens and dozens of them that we’d find, no where near civilization. What goes up….

[@LisaCabelarow]

​@@lourdesdoty7765 those Chinese lanterns with the candles can potentially cause a forest fire if they land in dry leaves or pine straw .

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

My vote is simply not to release man made things into nature as a form of celebration 😂 sooo many fun ways to celebrate that don’t involve that concept.

[@jonathanmardukas5940]

I've seen entire blocks of homes lose power too, when those balloons land on transformers. They should absolutely be outlawed, or simply not sold, i'll take either

[@MabusubaniMulla-u9g]

Thank you for the great content!

[@jeanefraserCEO]

❤. I feel blessed watching the floating house with the Jones couple.

[@plbennett8]

What a lovely lifestyle! 😀 Love it!😍

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 💙

[@ashtong2251]

I watch your videos from time to time it’s nice to see you guys are doing well. I’m in Garner, NC my yard got flooded but it quickly moved on.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So glad it wasn’t any worse & your home is safe! 🙏🙌 I’m sure that was still nerve wracking

[@lindaheckert8495]

So glad you guys are safe, I was wondering about you all. I agree my heart hurts for all those that had gone through this horrific storm. ✝️🙏🏻

[@andyrichey1192]

Beautiful little waterfall, wow such a beautiful place. Sure, appreciate you sharing again. Stay safe.👍👍😎

[@SteveTJ001]

Wow, just crazy how much that lake can rise! That has to be tiring at times to keep up on the mooring lines. It’s also crazy dealing with a tropical storm in the mountains of North Carolina

[@comfortablynumb9342]

It's really not uncommon to have tropical weather up there. I lived in the foothills of NC for 5 unfortunate years, and we had weather from the Gulf and from the Atlantic. I remember houses almost washed away on Wilson's Creek. This time is worse though. Colletsville and the tree farms there are underwater. I knew a couple people up on the Creek and I am sure their homes are gone. They never left before for floods and I am worried about them. I lived in Lenoir in a high spot so we were safe but I remember locals being flooded not far away. They're probably flooded too.

[@andyrichey1192]

Yes🙏🙏 prayers goes out to everyone to be safe, I’ll be here watching for the next one until then peace and chicken and Greece😁👍👍👋👋😎

[@waymonhutto2274]

I'm so very happy you made thru the storm with very little trouble. Your NC neighbors to the east were not so lucky. I love western NC, and I'm sadden to see what they went thru. I enjoy your videos. Please keep the videos coming and be safe.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

No doubt 🙏❤️‍🩹 it has been really bad over towards asheville and beyond. Entire communities underwater… 🥺 Thank you for the comment ❤️

[@Georgio80AU]

My heart goes out to those affected by the hurricane. The Fontana Village seems to be an almost ideal way to weather out the storms. It feels like an absolute world away from my life living in regional Australia. I hope that you are all well and looked after by one another in your floating village. Love and respect. 🤠

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

We were fortunate to be right where we were for sure!! ❤️ would love to visit your neck of the woods one day too! ⛵️

[@jenniferwilcox2525]

Yay I just found your channel! My family is from Robbinsville. We were up there just last weekend. I love seeing local videos. Thank you and I’ll be watching!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww 🥰 so awesome. Love having local viewers! Happy you’re here

[@Ronin4614]

Miss Bear reminds me so much of our Husky who dies a few years ago. She looks like she enjoys her life with you in your house boat. Thanks for taking us on board with you for a bit.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️ so hard to lose a pup. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@leonagann5161]

Oh my goodness, my anxiety got up when r the water line problem cropped up. Way to go Sarah, fixer lady! So glad you guys made it safe and sound!

[@andyrichey1192]

Love your dog she is so pretty👍👍😎

[@nomorehate9176]

So glad to see your post! I've been scouring the internet for the past hour trying to find out how the Fontana area is doing!!

[@judycoyne7818]

BTW your houseboat is lovely!!❤

[@saraw8503]

Brandon, I LOVE your accent. I grew up and still live in coastal NC. We have our own accent but everyone likes to hear something different. You sound like instagram Jack of the South.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

This is sweet. We love Jack of the South! 😂❤️

[@nancylowe2692]

That was really well done. The filming & editing. The music & fun interactions. You guys are a cute couple & enjoying each other & your living arrangements. I love your houseboat!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🫶 thank you!

[@suecronmiller5828]

Thank you for sharing your time with me 💖

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️ our pleasure! thanks for joining us

[@bethgahring6676]

Beings me so much happiness to see you all faired so well through the storm. 😊 Thanks so much for the update and we will see you all next week. ❤❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Appreciate you!! ❤️

[@tonybello7686]

I'm so envious!!! Beautiful home ❤

[@NerdyDogMom1]

Just found your channel. You guys are too cute. Looking forward to watching other videos!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much 🤗 welcome aboard, happy to have ya!

[@davestelling]

Me, too!

[@peggybaxter8480]

My first time here. Won't be the last! I live in Maryville just over the mountain. I thought that looked like Fontana Lake. I was scared for you and glad it wasn't too bad. I love your floating lake home! I love Fontana but haven't been there since hwy. 129 got so popular with the motorcycles. I worked in the cafeteria there the summer of 1969. Had a ball. I'll bet the motorcycle traffic has built it up since last I was there!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww 🥰 welcome aboard! Yes there are definitely plenty of motorcycles and sports cars around! Lol. You’ll have to come back sometime and visit!

[@MrSymbolic7]

Definitely the way to go in your area , I am glad that it went so well for you and your Husband , but those poor people in the Valley's never had a chance once it started !

[@ashleyhum22]

I’ve been thinking of you guys for 2 days. Took me awhile to find your page again. Whew! Thank Goodness you were so prepared & on a lake designed to handle water fluctuations of this nature. Good Job handling it all. 💟☮️

[@carlapierle8623]

So glad y'all are safe! ❤ I've been praying for those in the path of this monster storm. It's heart wrenching to see the devastation and lives lost. 🙏💔

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

It truly is 💔 thank you!!

[@HopeyDopey143]

PRAYING FOR YOUR SAFETY!!!

[@PattiP1964]

I was thinking about y'all and if everyone/everything was ok. I was glad to see a video pop up.

[@Pir8at50]

We have a friend in Asheville and our hearts hurt for that community. She is okay and her home is in tact. Glad you guys faired well.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Yes Asheville in particular got hit so hard with the flooding 💔 the videos have been devastating to see. So glad to hear your friend and her home are okay. Thank you!

[@marlener3046]

Just found your channel a few days ago and couldn’t help but worry about you with Helene; Especially after seeing what happened in Lake Lure getting all the debris runoff. Thanks for the timely update! Looking forward to following you.

[@darrylalford8879]

So thankful y'all are safe !

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@kaycee625]

Fascinating! I had no idea this was a thing and I love it! Can’t wait to see more.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏 welcome aboard! 🏴‍☠️

[@nole8923]

It’s a decent bet that this storm dredged up a lot of placer gold and there’s probably more placer gold in the streams and creeks than there’s been in a very long time.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

I’ve heard a few folks say this! 🤔 time to get the pans out?!

[@nole8923]

Well, not yet for me because I don’t live in the mountains and I’ll need the roads repaired before I can go up there. Since I don’t own land there I’ll have do my panning on government land. And I won’t be able to do that until the roads that access that land are repaired.

[@sharonkolenick3890]

Glad that you are safe! So happy that we found your channel.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much! 🙏 & welcome aboard 🏴‍☠️

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

What a great thrun of event with the water line only being kinked and NOT damaged. Thank you for posting your video, I enjoyed it very much.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@sammystephens7823]

Great video. Y’all are just good people

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️❤️ appreciate you

[@patdietz1649]

Glad all went well with you guys. So sorry for all the towns around that got flooded. Prayers for all

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Absolutely 🙏 those around asheville especially need all the prayers!!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Your houseboat is amazing! Hope you were safe during that awful storm.💗🙏💗🙏

[@HokeeFi]

great video....wonderful story telling. I'm glad you and your lake neighbors were safe.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you. ❤️❤️

[@tammyturner5507]

My daughter is in Bumcombe county. Power out, cell tower went out and plenty of flooding. No news on when power will be restored. Glad y’all faired well🤗❤️

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Buncombe county got it bad ❤️‍🩹 praying for her and her house/apt! Have you heard from her today?

[@tammyturner5507]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses one daughter yes but one no. I have 2 in the area actually. One was able to get out and go to Georgia with GPS avoiding closed roads.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

@@tammyturner5507 my understanding is cell service is being restored for a lot of folks in WNC today, finally. Praying you hear from daughter #2 soon today!

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

I just found your channel. I am so happy that you’re safe. I have always loved floating houses. I would love to be surrounded by water instead of people. 💗

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much! It’s been a wonderful way to live for us 🙏🌊

[@deborahashaw6044]

Glad you folks are safe 🙏🏾🙏🏾🫂🫂

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@cashmerewoods7538]

I love how you're living, you gave me some new life goals

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@lisabillannunziata6830]

Just stumbled on your channel. I am in Jersey and was checking videos to see damage. Really cool watching this house on the water and seeing you doing the chores needed to survive. So happy you are both well and no damage from Helene. I subscribed. Will check back again soon. Peace out kids! Billy A from Sparta.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Welcome aboard Billy! 🏴‍☠️ thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed! See ya soon

[@goldwing2222]

I’m going to be near Fontana Village in 2 weeks as we rented a cabin and will be exploring the area as we did this time last year. ❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

The fall colors should be nice by then! 🤞🧡

[@Zoe-c9z]

Love your dog🐶

[@pennytrupiano2689]

Wow!that is the coolest thing. So glad you made it. It's a circumstance I never thought of before....you're channel just showed up in my feed...first time I've seen it. Thanks.

[@Zoe-c9z]

You both seem much happier now, the irony of you saying you were out of water at first, serendipity happens

[@josieruiz3946]

God bless you all and be safe. GOD heal the land . Sorry for years inconvenience of the weather but those on land. Be safe AND YOUR DOGGIE TOO. 😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

It will definitely be years of rebuilding around here. ❤️‍🩹 thank you! Are you affected where you are?

[@batshtcrazy5293]

You have an Akita! Yay! My fav breed, and so faithful. Glad you guys made it through. So many are suffering right now. We should all send all the help we can, because all those prayers are doing nothing. As always. Help out whenever, and however you are able. Good luck to you guys. ❤

[@realytarot5071]

I love his honesty ! This was very interesting thank you for sharing your journey.

[@Roqjoru]

Our 1st vid... Lovely, dream job. Thank you, love ur channel. Love the tracking of the storm system, wind speed, gusts, and rain fall. Outstanding. Former SARescue

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoyed. I, too, am former a SAR member 🙏 if you know, you know. thank you ❤️

[@Roqjoru]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Fam are also Joneses, originally from Wales. I found your vids refreshing... spot on. We were following some yatch vids (thar chk ever so often) and saw the misery and dangers of the Pacific and Atlantic. The Attitcus left from the South West of Florida for Reede Park, mid GA. w/ Helene about to make landfall. Not good. I told my wife what you are doing is what they are missing. I also thought they'd be better off getting a cabin in the woods and "build sonething". When I saw your vids I stated, "That it!" I was impressed and related to your going out in the rain to tend to the other's water cabins/ while your's is a "home" (a place of rest). I thought you vids excelente and appropriate to show my grandson, back to building. So I started at the beginning... I told Ms. Jo (my wife) after dealing with the complexity of folks I found your vids "restful". I'm glad the Father is blessing you. "So Others May Live". When I heard your banjo, I thought mountain, blue grass, country instrumental hymns music would be fine... origins in Scotland.

[@lanalandres]

The marina was an absolute godsend to everybody at the furry takeover event just at Fontana Dam Resort! Thank you guys for helping us out and letting us hang at your picnic tables while we gathering information and tried to locate people who were planning on coming up and letting them know we are safe but to avoid the area. From us Furries, we thank you! P.s. the Slushies were great!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Yall are always wonderful & kind. ❤️ be safe in your travels!!

[@ruthyramos544]

I just ran over here to check on yall… prayers!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@chandrasutton4669]

Glad to see everything going so well!!!😊🎉❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 🙏❤️

[@BevRich-y8u]

Hey brandon, I own this 1828 steamboat..... right now I have an anchored off the coast of antarctica...... you wouldn't mind running down and checking it out for me would you, LOL LOL LOL.. keep up the good work Soldier...

[@brandonjones803]

😂 the mooring lines need replaced but she’s still floating!

[@4ur2missme]

First time watching, love the channel, love the bear ❤️, I hope you stay safe and best wishes for you always.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Happy you’re here 🙏⚓️ thank you!

[@jaymestory8005]

Hello from Islamorada! Happy to hear you fared so well. Nice hat! I still haven’t hooked up the camplux, coming soon tho 😊. You two are the sweetest. Was so cool to meet you in the Airstream!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww man we were so sorry to miss you, the restaurant changed our reservations that day! It was so nice to meet you 🤗 hope you’re doing well!! Were yall impacted by Milton this week?

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

Thanks for the update on your situation. I was hoping you guys were ok after the reports & images I've been seeing. Congrats on fixing that water line yourself. That's a victory dance moment there. Lol.😊

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

I grew up in and around the area and seeing all the damage and destruction is soul crushing… I live too far away to do anything but send *stuff*…. Yall stay safe- it’s ginna get worse before it gets better…

[@iucp101]

Thanks to Helene, I found your channel and am hooked.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Well that’s a lil silver lining haha. welcome aboard 🏴‍☠️

[@carladurrett7125]

So glad you all are safe! Praying for your neighbors!