Inexperienced Tree Felling - Building an OFF GRID HOMESTEAD with almost no experience

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

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[@richmiller5448]

I found your channel a couple of days ago I have watched about half of your videos. I commend you for how you are raising your family.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you! So appreciate it!

[@maigematthews5620]

Awesome Content! I thought that I wouldn’t, but I actually like the new background sound change up. I made it to the membership side. Yes please, more land videos & land tours. Maybe a few how-to’s? Thanks!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Hey man! No words. Thank you so much!

[@chrisfindlay5963]

The combination of commentary and music in this video was great.

[@maigematthews5620]

48:07 Happy Bday Gina!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you so much!!

[@maigematthews5620]

52:25 I’m watching you guys all the way from The Big Apple, New York City!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

That's amazing! Thanks for watching!!!

[@maigematthews5620]

44:13 So, to help us viewers see the actual difference, I donated inside of KZbin and outside on PayPal. Please could you add a snippet on a future video, so we all can see the comparison? And I’ll like to add, both ways we’re pretty easy to transact. Thanks!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Yes, definitely! ... man, you're too much! I hope God blesses you ten fold! Thank you for your support 🙏

[@MinnesotaMegOffGrid]

I appreciate the safety I see you taking when working alone. I am nervous for!

[@curtsheriradel2049]

I think the peeling disc is a smart way to go 😀

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Just have to convince the wife to buy it 😂. It would sure make things easier... thank you for watching 👍

[@PMConwaySr]

Hey Guy’s I’m enjoying the vids , Been binge watching for the last two days trying to catch up all the way from St. Louis. Continue the Journey 🙏🏽 #HappyB-DayGina🎉

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

So glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for the comment! :) and the birthday wishes!

[@peacelove3450]

Music 🎉 love watching every Sunday! Happy birthday Gina! 🎂

[@maggiemaysgrace]

Thanks!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Wow thank you so much!

[@LittleWhiteFloofs]

Happy Birthday Gina! We have been watching and are so happy with how far you've come. Good for you guys! We're looking to do something similar in Alberta.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for the wishes and following along! All the best, and I hope you can find what you're looking for 🙏

[@Bethmmaina]

From Nairobi, Kenya and enjoying your videos

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

@@Bethmmaina thank you for watching!!!

[@lindag8548]

Both is good. I enjoy your vlog, the way you put them together... Great 👍 Linda from Alabama USA 🇺🇸

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you so much! 🇺🇸

[@maggiemaysgrace]

I don't know what all the different sound types you asked us to "vote" on are but I loved all that you did in the first 15 mins or so. A mix of real life sounds, just suspenseful music and then the mix of real life with the music too. I liked exactly all that you did and how you did it. So I say just keep doing what you did!! I also gave a tiny !mount (senior budget) that I hope helps a little! I so wish I could give more... 😊

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

You are way too kind! Thank you and thanks for the feedback! Take care friend!

[@John-pn7bh]

Happy birthday Gina.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you!!

[@bertandbuckscott7808]

Like the music😊

[@offgridwanabe]

Happy birthday Gina. I would not bother burning although it feels good it is very time consuming and slightly dangerous. Nature will look after those brush piles in a year or two. Yes the stumps will take longer.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you so much!! We will keep that in mind. Thank you friend!

[@vickiallum2190]

Happy Birthday from Manitoulin Island

[@markhuston9250]

Bit of both audio wise for me! Thank you. I enjoy watching you guys and your progress.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for following along and for the input. All the best!

[@LeBasonDave]

Fantastic progress guys!! Happiest of birthdays 🎉 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you so much!

[@maigematthews5620]

46:26 You mentioned a future deck… Please, could you share with us your thought process, drawings, budget needed for the project, checklist of items needed for it, etc? Maybe on the KZbin membership side? No biggie if you prefer not to.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Will definitely share! For now it's just thoughts but we can't wait to share our thoughts on how it will look. Hoping to use the wood from my property and sawmill. We have a sawmill but it hasn't made an appearance yet on our channel!

[@michaelmartineau1373]

Happy Birthday Gina love the life you guys are building. Thi your work ethic is admerable keep up the hard work and stay safe.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thanks Michael! All the best! Thanks for watching!

[@daydreamer6030]

Looking great , lot's of hard work ❤

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you!

[@billy.471]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

@billy.471 thank you!!! 😊

[@davidl.39]

Hi. Responding to your ask about background, I just enjoy watching fellow Canadians do what I dreamt of doing. Be real, stay true and I would love to hear the family too

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

@@davidl.39 awesome! Thank you so much!!

[@normaromero5692]

Monumental trabajo para una sola persona , te felicito, todo trabajo vale por un sueño !!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Gracias amigo.

[@CatheyJenkins]

Only music 🎵 at the beginning and end is good 👍 xxx❤❤❤❤

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for watching. Thank you for the input. All the best!

[@kentalkins6032]

You have a great opportunity to use a shredder and sell that to nurseries nor garden centres.

[@paulandlaurahausman379]

I like the music. It is not wrap or opera. I also like it when you explain what you are doing, then stop then music. The kids and dogs do not bother me. Maybe to save your back try to get a forester in and look things over. He can tell you what to take, keep, and plan for the future on the tree farm. They came in on my brothers small wood lot and gave us a plan of the whole area. It cost money but it helped a lot. Could someone come in to thin the trees for you to save your back? It could mean money in your pocket and save your back.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for the suggestions. As long as I don't work in a crouched position for too long, or use my back when lifting... my back is not too bad. To stay healthy, we have to keep moving. All the best to you and your family.

[@Jessp367]

i like both but prefer Music

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

🎉👍

[@DebbieDee-lx6uk]

Hello I'm new to your channel, not so behind that I can't keep up with your dream. I am so excited for your dream home to become reality. ❤

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

@DebbieDee-lx6uk thank you so much! We are excited too :) thanks for following along!

[@graemegoode4696]

I say this with respect to you as content creators. You are making the content so seriously it should be up to you on what to use, music, amsr or anything else. What you do is what makes this your channel and not a clone of other channels.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for your feedback. Totally agree that we will continue our style. Just wanted to get a feel since we like a bit of both. Thank you so much for watching!

[@dianamazzullo9065]

Happy birthday Gina ❤

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@erichjalmarson6429]

I like your channel not to much loud music, I feel your pain when you say you have a bad back. I have lots of issues with mine as well(blown up in Afghanistan. I like that you still get out there and get the things done that need to be done. Very ambitious the project you are taking on. I wish you all the best may God bless

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for the good wishes. May God bless you as well.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

And sorry about your back. I'm not a fan of wars... most people aren't, I guess. Take care, friend.

[@patmiller7195]

Happy Birthday from Texas.🎉❤

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you!! 🎉

[@bertandbuckscott7808]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you!!!

[@ItmeitmeitJB]

Happy birthday Gina!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you so much!

[@bertandbuckscott7808]

A bit of both😊

[@annhopper6959]

You should watch Wild Homestead . He is just finishing up his cabin also in Ontario. He hand peels logs and uses a gas powered peeler. I am sure you could pick up some tips from his channel. Another good one to watch is Cabin River Outdoors. That one is filmed here in BC. Both great channels! Of course there is the film done by Dick Proenneke. He built his cabin way back in the 60s and filmed it all. He was a KZbinr before there was KZbin!! He built his cabin in Alaska all with hand tools. Super interesting to watch. Oh and happy birthday!!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for the advice. I do follow the wild homestead channel. I will check out the other ones. Thank you for watching. All the best.

[@JosephTabone-j4p]

OZ land down under👍👍👍👍👍

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

🇦🇺 I'm assuming OZ land is Australia? If so amazing!

[@michaelstickland5854]

Happy Birthday Gina

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you Michael!

[@MrMooneclips]

hi there gina and thi. i was thinking, you could use the stones you dug up and place them in the holes that comes after you dig up a stump. in this way then you have a pretty firm thing in the hole and you do not need so much dirt there then and the stones you have dug up will be gone also. anyways happy birthday and have a great day!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Hi! Yes, we do use the rocks to fill up sometimes. Thank you so much for the Bday wishes and watching!

[@al9929]

A bit of both. Cheers.

[@AlmostOffGridGrandma]

I am happy for you that you can be monetized to get super chats, paypal and offer memberships. My budget does not allow for me to take part in that but I still do contribute by giving you watch time and have subscribed. I believe there is also value in those 2 things as a contribution. 48:06 Happy belated (I'm sure by the time you edited this video and got it uploaded, your bday is most likely past tense now) birthday Gina. I hear your excitement and see your vision 🙂I finished to the end with minimal click through. Things are looking good. Thank you for sharing your life and building journey.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

So appreciate the birthday wishes! And we appreciate your support! Thanks for watching and have an amazing day!

[@richmiller5448]

I found your channel a couple of days ago I have watched about half of your videos. I commend you for how you are raising your family. If you have said what kind of house you are planning on building I missed it.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Hey! Thanks for watching! We are planning to build a log house. I have a sawmill. Thanks for watching!

[@bartbritz8078]

Thanks for your time and efforts as well as sharing the journey. The mix of music and ASMR in this edition seems fine to me... however I am not here for either... Here for the following along... Abba Father bless in Yahushas Name.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you! Appreciate your feedback!

[@iangant3393]

The log wants to be nearly waist hight so your not bending while you debark trees also brilliant attachment for chainsaw to strip bark

[@bigdaddy9ers485]

Happy birthday

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thanks!!! :)

[@cchambers8632]

You should get some protection for your head. Dead limbs and such can fall from the top while you are focused on the bottom. That was dangerous at 13:30! Also do you have any wedges to persuade the tree to fall?

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thanks for the tip. I do have a wedge... I'll make sure to start using it.Thank you for watching.

[@annhopper6959]

You have so many logs there, I would use them on the sides of your road to keep the gravel from sloughing off.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thanks for the tip. All the best!

[@kentalkins6032]

Can you trade in those logs for logs already skinned. Is there a market to sell logs as firewood. Can you pick up a used dozer that would make clearing the land easier

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

@kentalkins6032 there's definitely a market for it! If you have tree rights you can sell your trees. At this moment due to our tight budget we can't rent or buy a dozer but maybe in the future!

[@alltaping4201]

Lenhador nato. Lol😮

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Quase hahaha 🤣

[@charlesbrunner258]

A bit of both

[@AlmostOffGridGrandma]

I don't know what ASMR stands for? 9:32 I could hear something but could not make it out clear enough to know it was a dog. Having a dog barking, children playing, chickens making chicken noises, or the sound of the wind is authentic. If that is real life ASMR, than that is what I prefer over music constantly but I also like your suggestion of blending as well. It is your channel, so if you like to be editing and put in music, then of course do that. It was kind of cool listening to a bit of pumped up music when you didn't answer the phone and the tree was getting cut, lol. Reminded me of jaws, lol. Maybe you have theatrical/drama training? 😀That sort of music I could get into because it adds to the storyline of what you are sharing. My daughter took 3 yrs of theatrical arts in North Bay when we lived in ON. 18:25 Haha, now she calls me when I'm almost dead. That was funny. I also have many back issues like yours, including fibromyalgia and would find this job of peeling bark difficult. If you don't pace yourself, you will be in bed/couch for days. That is the balancing of getting work done for sure. A portable mill would be good for you, as it cuts all the outer bark off. 25:24 the music began and just over 1 full min later you put music with a question mark up 26:30 and ask about ASMR. I'll take ASMR having just listened to over a full minute of music already. I typically would click through all music parts but am only listening now because you are asking. I don't mind listening to the machinery but blended is good also. This note is getting long so I will post my comment and continue on after a break. Perhaps I will finish the video tomorrow because I typically am good for long format videos at the 30 min mark. You guys are making great progress and the path to the roadway is looking good 🙂

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and watch! So appreciate you. Hope you have an amazing week!

[@al9929]

Happy Birthday. But slow down panning the camera. I think I got vertigo. Love the project. God Bless!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

@al9929 sorry about that! Forgot I was filming 😶 Thanks for watching! Blessings!

[@al9929]

Have you looked at using 'Buy me a coffee' as a site to use for donations?

[@duanewebber1514]

Happy Birthday !!!! always interesting videos ! prefer your choice of music as opposed to the sounds of equipment .... been on too many job sites myself to enjoy the sounds of equipment ...prefer to hear yous joking and talking about what your doing ..... southern ontario brant county

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Have worked on quite a few of homes in that area. Thank you for the feedback. 100% understand hearing the machinery all day. Take care friend 🇨🇦

[@refresh7398]

There is an attachment you can buy for your chainsaw that will make the skinning of the trees alot quicker and easy

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for watching. I thought about getting it... but my chainsaws are not the greatest... and I feel like the disk is more efficient and the logs look better. But I'm not sure, as I haven't tried either of them.

[@maigematthews5620]

56:13 Thi, bro. Amazing work! This is just my humble opinion but bro, I have to say, you were looking worn for wear. I hope that you get some ample, much deserved rest, please.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Yeah, that log peeling really did a number on me!

[@DJBou0407]

You need to have protective gear on. One slip and you'll need to be rushed to the hospital. Tough triple leather gear on stomach, chest and legs. ASAP

[@That1ufo]

Never stand behind the wedge you cut out a tree, as it can fall back. You also have a habit of over cutting and not letting the hinge guide the tree down.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for the tips. And thank you for watching.

[@kentalkins6032]

Have you thought of obtaining na sawmill??

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Yes! We invested in a sawmill and it should make an appearance in the near future!

[@kentalkins6032]

Gina & Thi-can really appreciate the difficulties you experience. Do you feel un-organized land is the best alternative to living remotely. Do you work at a job ??

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

It has his pros and cons... for us it's been the best decision! Yes we work remotely (we have starlink and it works great!) and also homeschool our kids. So we are always busy with either work + kids + working on the land to build our future home and homestead... you should check out our 1 year update video so you can experience our journey from the beginning... we will link it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qofLZmyJbbZ7jdksi=kD6x857CqARF2NCY

[@berniepenner3352]

From Wpg. Discover your story today.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for watching! All the best.

[@John-pn7bh]

Myself, I hate almost all music in videos, when that starts I move forward in the video. Natural sounds , even on fast forward, are much preferred then some looped music. Dogs and engines are also preferred.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Appreciate your feedback! Thank you for watching!

[@kentalkins6032]

What part of Northern Ontario re you located

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

@kentalkins6032 hi! ...we try not to share our exact location due to privacy and safety reasons. Thanks for watching!

[@joshuapersaud1659]

you have to let the tree dryout. it will make your life easier

[@michaelstickland5854]

Thi, get a set of wedges for when you are falling trees, helpful for pushing the direction off your fall a bit, and if a wind comes up can help, get the de-barking blades that can go on your disc grinder if you want to Denmark logs. Your doing fine just trying to be helpful. Do you have an email address, I would rather e-transfer funds to become a member. Thanks Michael A Stickland

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Hi! Thanks for the tips... I'll be using my wedges next time. And no worries ... the pinned comments has our email address. Thanks for the support!

[@MinnesotaMegOffGrid]

I don't know the cost, but I've seen a few other youtubers debarking using an attachment to their drills. Or maybe it was it's own machine but it could be worth the investment with its time savings.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

I will definitely invest into something like that. I wanted to get the debarking disk that goes on a 9" angle grinder, but it's quite expensive...... the debarking tool that attaches to a chainsaw is more affordable.

[@ItmeitmeitJB]

Music

[@peacelove3450]

Thanks for voting!

[@normaromero5692]

Con musica es mas emocionante !!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Gracias. 😄

[@edpleva3923]

I watched a few of your videos and don't think I wish you ill, it's just obvious that you don't think much about what you're doing. After all, all you have to do is trim the trunk well once, fix it on the other side and the tree will lie down, instead of trimming it five times - wasting energy running around the trunk unnecessarily. Turn the plane upside down. Best regards.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you for watching, and thanks for the tips. Forgive my ignorance... what do you mean by " turn the plane upside down"?

[@gazza2963]

good luck on your journey, unfortunately, unwatchable without an ad blocker

[@myontariolife7791]

Guys so been watching for a while now and suggest you shorten your content some as an hour to watch trees come down is way to long. I know you are trying to brand yourselves but asking people to donate funds right now when content and editing needs some work as you learn and hone your skills, isn't something I for one would donate to. You chose to live up there and must have expected there would be costs like new equipment you would have to plan for. Also have you searched your name on KZbin, there are way to many accounts that start with "Off Grid with" maybe try Gina & Thi Off Grid Adventures so people can find it faster and you might gather more subscribers. Please don't be offended I know you are just starting off, just want to share some of what I see when I tune in. Cheers. P.S. best to peel logs when frozen or early spring lol

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

@myontariolife7791 hi! Thanks for the feedback. We aren't asking for money; we have been getting a lot of comments and emails from people subscribed from us wanting to donate and asking us for this information. We mention this on the video. We also get people asking for longer content and others asking for shorter content. I get our channel and style won't be for everyone and obviously can't please everyone. So far we are happy with our channel and the community we are building. Thanks for watching... take care!

[@glennreach6930]

Get the log up to about your waist height. Then use your body to pull the knife, not your arms.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thanks for the tip. All the best.

[@dhgifts]

What is ASMR?

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Just the natural sounds of the machinery, and background noise. No music. I know ASMR a fancy word for sure lol

[@Masterhughesproductions]

and that's why deforestation is bad for the world

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

👍

[@alfredwarembourg3226]

Tern the knife over

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

I'll try that. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@J.Mitch.O]

dogs barking, kids being loud, you folks talking, asmr or music is all good for me. Im not picky

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you!

[@Jeff-vt8kn]

Why don't you use your tractor if your back hurts.

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

@Jeff-vt8kn yes I use it as much as possible and without it I wouldn't be able to do half the things I've been able to do. Thanks for watching!

[@annhopper6959]

Please don’t swing the camera around so much! Makes me dizzy!

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Sorry about that! Thanks for watching!

[@TeresaHayes-tk7fc]

Just leave the music out of your recording…very distracting IMHO…

[@lindag8548]

Happy birthday Gina 🎉

[@OffGridWithGinaThi]

Thank you 🎉

[@martinfitzpatrick6632]

Happy birthday 🎂