I Went on a Road Trip and I Almost Carved a Spoon

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I did it... I left the (poop)house! ‪@skullandspade‬ and I drove to Tennessee to help ‪@AnneofAllTrades‬ with a few things around the farm. Well, Bort helped... I mostly made wood glitter NEAR the action. We all got to witness Josh Nava try blacksmithing for the first time and now we all hate him because he was soooo good at it. Anyways... good people, good food, good work, good goats.
Oh, I also answered the FAQs for the many-th time. If you skipped that part... I'm sure I'll be answering them again in a future video.
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Thanks for watching and I'll see you in the Verse

[@sgsax]

I've heard you tell the stories of your piano and your house before, but this may be my favorite version of both. Having watched the poop house from the very beginning, the amount of progress you've made is astounding. And the fact that you're nearly ready to start building is very exciting. The trip to Nashville looks like it was a lot of fun. I always enjoy seeing updates from Anne and saw you guys quite a bit last month. And now I also wonder what "Brett's" real name is... Thanks for sharing your journey, I can't wait to see what comes next!

[@ijessup]

thanks, seth 🖤 i am always caught when people in the comments ask the same questions over and over... i know that anyone who DOES pay attention will get the same information multiple times but... blech, there's really no good answer 😂 but, thanks for acknowledging that the good ol' captain goes by many monikers

[@jgclark45]

@@ijessup I thought it was Steve :-)

[@KPKathy-hb8rn]

We need more videos!

[@ositagordita8550]

I'm hoping you are ok & safe as you have been somewhat silent. ✌️🙏🌻

[@bookofjames]

we miss u iJessup! however, if you are taking a break we totally understand. just know we will be here for u.

[@Anberel]

You’re still my favorite Disney princess. I really hope you get to move from demo and trash to rebuilding this year. I wasn’t ever clear if you intended to live in the house, but knowing that you are I would love for you to get to live in your home.

[@aggiethebeagle]

I love watching you . But have not comment much. I have cancer and the treatments have been hard on me. Spoon looks great.

[@poodlegirl55]

Well now you can make spoons out of the scrap wood pile, that should make people happy 😀

[@mamabear4362]

Hope you are doing well. We really miss your videos. I hope life can give you a break to blog a video for us 🥰🥰🥰

[@jjmccleary]

I really appreciate the way you promote your sponsors, Jess. It doesn't feel like there's any pressure or b.s., just good information. As a viewer, that makes me feel cared for, so thank you! Your video is great too, of course. Love seeing your adventures, and thank you for the updates.

[@MsSherrydarling]

Thanks for the refresher! What a great space in Tennessee to learn and recharge and have fun! That was the best ad for skillshare that I've seen! Everything will come together in it's own time😉.

[@t11kr1]

It warms my heart to see so many other people already asking your well being, I hope you are doing OK and all is OK with your live right now.

[@VegetarianFeast]

We miss you. Please post another video soon.

[@Brownstone31]

Eating a beef pot pie, drinking cheap wine, watching Jess and Bort hanging out at Anne's farm. This was a good Tuesday.

[@y.lelivelt2619]

You did it again Jessie. You made me laugh!Thank you so much being patient for all the people who don't have instagram, like me, and answer questions again and again.

[@olivernash2240]

Why do you have to explain your trash piles and trash disposal to anyone else? It’s YOUR life, right? Love your spoon, finished or unfinished! Can’t wait to see the build begin!!!👍🤗

[@PeterKNoone]

I'm happy to watch you pick up garbage but I'm also happy to watch you build your house. +++ would watch again. (I love Anne of All Trades!!!!!!) So cool that you went out there!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gwpsr58]

This video was all the good things, but the Rainbow Connection at the end was the cherry on top :)

[@rpfree]

OK, this is my favorite video you've ever done. It has goats and cats and milking goats and fried puffballs and pro level blacksmithing and wood carving and behind the scenes content creation and status updates and music and most of all you being a partially edited you. I'm verkempt.

[@ositagordita8550]

After living in the southwest, when I moved back to the Midwest, it was such a shock to me. Just the topography alone took some adjustment. That being said, you have patience with having to repeat yourself. Common sense just isn't common enough. I was pleased to see that Gary & his other brother Gary got more screen time in this video. ✌😁🐾🌻

[@paperyakuk]

It’s so great to see two of my favourite makers hanging out in real life. It looks like you all had a blast! And I’d set your poop house timeline to “by Christmas” - I always do that with my big house projects and if I blow the deadline I can say “oh sorry, I meant next Christmas” 😂. Loved the editing on your storytelling by the way!

[@bulldozerd1034]

Love your videos. Waiting for your next one.

[@AmaezingLife]

More videos please. 🙏🏻

[@DZ-ib9wi]

Your brother is a very nice person

[@TamarLitvot]

Clearly they’re an amazingly creative family.

[@TokyoMakes]

Hoping you're doing well! Thinking of you and hope life is treating you kindly. Take your time and update us whenever the hell you feel like it and not a moment before xoxo

[@MaryGatdula]

I think your spoon looks fantastic!

[@kevinhoppenworth6708]

It's such a beautiful thing to see you smile, when your with friends.

[@CraftsWithEllen]

That trip looked like heaven. So happy you got to go visit Anne ❤

[@glimmermomma4373]

You are me 40 years ago.. and your spoon is beautiful 🤩 be proud

[@davidjdriver]

I really think you should do a video edit where the footage is running backwards so it looks like you are making the mess on the property. For some reason the thought of that image just makes me giggle. 😀

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

I wish all I did was like this. Hanging with cool folks, making stuff and sharing skills. So many good peeps! Glad you shared some of the trip Jess.

[@jackiemonaghan468]

Where's the next video off renovations were all waiting to see how you've done with the house

[@girlshawn]

That’s a great looking spoon.

[@tomhomewood8270]

Haha, so weird to see Bodiam Castle in your video! I live just down the road from there in Tenterden, Kent in good old Blighty 🇬🇧

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I’m so excited for you to start building! Can’t even imagine having such a generous brother. Cool spoon.

[@angeloangelojoseph1494]

I totally agree with your decision not to burn garbage, you are very conscientious. I am remodeling a cottage home that was built in 1939 in the NE corner of the Mojave Desert in Nevada, it is very time consuming, but it is a satisfying project now that I'm retired. Keep up the Good Work, and don't let anyone discourage you .

[@TamarLitvot]

It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. The timing is as quirky as you are, so each video is a little treasure popping up unexpectedly. Similar to the way the gäeries (sp?) pop up. Looking forward to building videos but you can’t beat kids (as in baby goats, though baby humans are also unbeatable), and this video was good fun.

[@debbitaylor77]

What nice siblings you have! A piano AND a house! They know you well! Good to see you!

[@Noluna92]

Haven't tuned in for a while. Nice video!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

So happy to see a new video. Awesome video Jess. Cool calab. So happy to see something like this. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Forge On. Keep carving. Farm on. Keep making. God bless.

[@psychedelicpegasus7587]

I just watched a video from Sunn M'Cheaux's channel where he waits patiently for chipmunks to take peanuts from his hand. I told him about your channel and how you have so many trusting little dudes that love to get peanuts from you. ^_^ Oh! Gary is a squirrel. Awww

[@hopegrable]

Really good to see you again, Jess! It looks like you had a wonderful time, and your friends seem lovely. LOVE all the animals. The views in the Smokeys are pretty spectacular as well. The colors of the fall season are also pretty darn amazing there. You definitely need to go back. Take good care of yourself, Jess. I'll see you in your next post. 💗

[@drportland8823]

Great foolfly episode. I would say it was completely unexpected to see River carving a spoon, but it actually fits right in with the character.

[@toolzshed]

Jess, love your story telling skills 🤘🏽🔥

[@patriciawilliamsn9605]

The trip to Tennessee was awesome

[@adelacoburn1396]

Hello, what a great birthday gift and a cool story of the piano. I love hearing the history of the house and previous owner. Wow, that looked like an awesome trip for you. I look forward to your next video, (nice spoon by the way).🌵

[@babbetto1]

The fly annoying you was hilarious. Hehe

[@toolzshed]

Yayyy Jess and Anne ❤️🥰

[@cyndicunanan400]

You may not work as a librarian anymore, but you still tell stories like a librarian. Very entertaining, thanks!

[@ijessup]

haha! thank you 🖤

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video and story telling. Anne is a power house. Spoon is the real deal. Rainbow Connection always makes me cry, esp when Brett sings it. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🐒

[@pinkyysk]

I'm still loving the process to much to encourage you to rush. It is so fascinating to watch your work. Have fun

[@ThymewithLisa]

Jessie, I am so glad I found your channel, you are amazing ! I love watching your progress

[@toolzshed]

Tennessee is so pretty 😭❤️

[@JohnMason-Hill]

You have an intangible quality that makes watching your videos a joy. Thank you 🙏

[@doylemade6387]

Maybe a dumb question: "Fear less, Build more" shirt is from where? I kinda loved it.

[@shaunbarrickman6339]

Thank you for sharing! Love the way you tell your story.

[@Tim-57]

HeyMissJess 🙂 Always a nice visit when you get the chance, it looked like a fun trip. Currently in Southern Manitoba 🇨🇦 we are having a major storm, which might end up with 27 plus inches of snow...we just got rid of 80% of our yearly collection...oh well😉 Keep taking care

[@harbnick5388]

Your story telling is incredible, I could listen for hours, great spoon!

[@cindyjones1270]

You've been missed. This was a very enjoyable video. Love your adventures and look forward to the next one.

[@cameron8238]

Cool video. Thanks for sharing. I bet a definite change of scenery. Your squirrels neighbors prob wondering where you went. No more peanuts lol

[@aggiethebeagle]

You are amazing! I !Love to watch you what very you do. So just do what you do . I will be watching you do it . Susan and Henry from Wisconsin !

[@1cosmocat]

Loved the history of the house and piano. Ur spoon looks great

[@davebauerart]

Wonderful. I definitely need to take an opportunity to learn from Anne online or in person.

[@charliebiezeveld3615]

Awesom to see you and Anne together two of youtube finest . thank you Ijessup

[@yonir4173]

Love your sense of humor! Great video as usual! Looking forward to "poop house" rebuild when you decide what you want to do with it.

[@cybermanne]

How's the building going?

[@beavie42]

Love watching you. You are so funny and you motivate me.

[@mariaangelagottardirossi2127]

Waiting for a new sandy video! Please...

[@baileystewart88]

I love the spoon! So awesome! And yeah, it's still cold here in this part of the states haha. I think if I ever came home to Lucerne Valley for a visit from Northeastern Nebraska, I would melt 😅

[@htownandi6263]

Glad you got outta Dodge and had a change of scenery. The goats were adorable.

[@kathischoonover5436]

Great video Jess. I myself love being on a farm. I used to milk cows for a living. Can't wait for the next video 🤠

[@marilynlautner2454]

I really enjoyed your dialogue and the road trip!! Keep ‘‘em coming!

[@adamglendye]

Story time with IJessup is the best thing ever! Thank you.

[@nikishazechiel6848]

Glad you got to do that! I probably would have stayed an extra week too. And your spoon is lovely.😁

[@toamaori]

hope the house is coming along nicely and all is good!

[@wjacobp]

I found your channel from Anne's channel years ago so it is exciting to see you two spend more time together

[@melissahoneybee8493]

Great storytelling. thank you

[@sharonhilliard3780]

Glad you took some time off and shared it with is .

[@jaythewildman]

What a really cool video!! Thank you for sharing.

[@robertphilion1225]

So I love your videos, your awesome! Always enjoy listening to you! Be safe!

[@scotttovey]

Good video Jessie. I think you need to call the spoon done and get another piece of wood and carve it's mate; the fork. Or another spoon. The handle might go for a bit of refinement, but it looks like it has a good diameter to allow for some leverage should the need arise.

[@sharong8511]

Hi Jessie. I really like your videos. They’re like getting a visit from a friend you didn’t know was coming over but you’re always glad to see. I’m interested to see you start insulating and putting up drywall so you can get into your house maybe this year. If not this year then next. I love the Garys. 💛

[@aykayl]

You have very amazing video’s please don’t stop I really I love you and I love your energy thank you ❤️❤️❤️ 🇸🇦

[@CrudeButEfficient]

For a moment I was dead sure your shirt said "Fear Jess, build more" 😅 My wife went to a wood carving class last weekend, so I learned about "the chicken" (known as the "scissor grip" - a much more boring name)) just s couple of days ago. Now it will be firmly imprinted in my mind forever!

[@fairydust3630]

Love your energy! Hey there are people that will buy scrap metal. That might help you out. Keep up the great videos!

[@rickpeddicord8745]

Hang in there Jess. Good stuff👍🤠

[@AndyCPugh]

Those baby goats are so cute. Heck, all the animals are cute.

[@craigb2366]

Love following your journey

[@SeanBlader]

Honestly Jess, I'm glad you have the Squirrels so they aren't eating our plants down the road.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Great vid, kiddo! Looks like y'all had a great time! Keep 'em coming.

[@jshandfam7443]

How adorable were the goats!! It looked so fun, except the snow.

[@2Cambell]

It's always amazing to hang out, learn from and help friends. Your spoon looks pretty good, if you feel compelled to keep carving, how about making the handle uniquely fit your hand? Or maybe a sweet image of George somewhere. Just a thought...

[@toolzshed]

Lovely spoon Jess 🤘🏽🔥🖤

[@sandravukovic2901]

Anne can teach you almost everything you can find on skillshare :-) Great to see you together. And also, kuddos on the progress you're making on your property :-)

[@susantabone1570]

I always enjoy your videos, wish you had time for more :).

[@johnhenderson3646]

I had to do some rando google search to find you. Your channel dropped off my subscribed list, I heard this happens on yt, but whatever. Glad to find your channel again, love your determination & look forward to the progress on that place.

[@MapBot11]

Bummer that I missed y'all while you were in the area. I'm not far from Anne's place. Hope you enjoyed your time here!

[@toniasalways]

The spoon looks pretty good.

[@mariaangelagottardirossi2127]

Amazing stories. Please take care of your trees, too.

[@davebauerart]

Oh and thank you Brett for that ending. Stellar rendition.

[@wandaroach765]

Great job on the spoon, I like your videos 👍