Installing Metal Roof on Our OFF-GRID Property's Composting OUTHOUSE (Trying to beat the RAIN)

Installing Metal Roof on Our OFF-GRID Property's Composting OUTHOUSE (Trying to beat the RAIN)
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[@kellygreen8255]

Y’all! I was over shaking my tablet trying to help Gena get the pasta out of the jar! That’s how involved we get in your videos! Too funny! 🤣

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

Glad you enjoyed breakfast. Good morning Lumnahs. I'm sipping my coffee right now. My kitty Patrick, just came in from his morning out to watch Al and Figaro's adventures with me. We both think Hope and Little P have had enough. Love the skylight in the Loo BTW. You guys are so much better for starting a day than the news. Don't get me started.

[@karenminckler4198]

I love when you get a view from the other side of the pond.

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Good morning Al and the whole family. Thanks again for sharing your progress with us on the new build.

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Lloyd. TGIF - it's nice to see the regulars post here in my most favorite KZbin channel!

[@izzathassan4475]

Whenever I see your goats I feeli like hugging them..they are so cute..love from Malaysia

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

Great share. Boy here in Maine it poured for 2 days and the rivers are flooded. Now we are back to the cold. Blessings to you and your family.

[@snapstring3134]

Olivia’s flock is doing a good job of taking up the slack for Nee Yolk City . Good progress on the off grid . Enjoying the content . 👍

[@michaelmcgrath2898]

Nice job . Clear plastic great idea. Stick a battery powered closet lamp on the wall.

[@fitness1013]

I would love some drone footage of the new property and the beaver damn...... 41 and misty in southeastern PA this morning.

[@marsha4138]

The off-grid potty looks great. Your ladies will greatly appreciate the privacy. God bless you.

[@ronsmith1364]

Brilliant to daylight with the clear panels!!!

[@mrwarlock5070]

Morning Al, Gina and Olivia :) we have similar weather here in Derbyshire UK, today, it was around 3 deg and dry when I took the kids to school this morning, then the heavens opened and we had a brief spell of snow, closely followed by sleet and rain, and it looks set for the whole day. A job I had planned in the garden has been postponed, and i'm busy finding indoor jobs to do, and when you have as many kids as I do there's always something :)

[@bobbikuhn3496]

It is 17* here in south-western Idaho at 7:45am. Your new property is beautiful. Your shed/bathroom fits right in. Stay dry.

[@ericjohnson1008]

Getting close to being able to spend some alone time out in the new off grid reading room.

[@jerrywhitaker4184]

Less than 30 minutes from your old place, that’s nice and convenient

[@changarookitty6920]

Hi there! AL.... Perfect Christmas gift for Gina would be to make a beaver skin cushion for her milking stool. With the larger scraps of beaver skin, you could have three pair of fur ear muffs made for you. If you get another beaver or two, you could sew them together for a nice couch throw for over the back of the couch, or a lap blanket. You can add to it whenever you get a few more pelts ... Have you harvested one of those nice trees for your Christmas tree yet? You should let Olivia decorate a tree close to the Loo so your December videos have a Holiday look to them. She can make suet & seed covered pine cones, string popcorn, hang round slices of apples and oranges, hang carrots. Addsome red bows, red plastic ball ornaments.....

[@hidawayhomestead524]

Gina honey, you looked so cold just standing there. Hope you had the fire going. So nice to see the rooftop on. Stay safe and God bless you my friends. 🌱🐷🐓🐄🐐🌱

[@grammy3g808.]

The beaver pelts are good for winter hats, coats, winter blankets, most anything that would benefit what is needed, can sell the pelts also. The new build is looking good as always nothing but the best in anything you tackle. It is a building that can't wait to be used for sure. Have a great rest of your day Lumnahs.

[@craigmooring2091]

I just noticed Gina's mousepad has been retasked from being an elbow pad to being a crate cushion. A cheeky move. 😁

[@beverlyparrott3890]

Love the clear tin on roof . Nothing beats natural light. Mac and cheese with ham looked great Gina.

[@cathywilliams7336]

Your videos start my day out with a smile. Love you guys

[@sephers33]

Good use for your drone, checking for beaver activity.

[@herranton]

I would be EXTREMELY careful with that. Especially if they're posting on youtube. I'm not sure a court would separate the act of checking for beaver activity and the act of trapping. I wouldn't push it. It's easy to argue that in the KZbin comment section, it's a lot harder to get a real life judge to go along with you. New hampshire fis 312.02

[@samvalentine3206]

@@herranton - Good observation and input. There was no exemption for private property, so it would be applicable for this channel, IF it was proved to be used in a way that violated the law.

[@ianbrown6227]

Al, Gina, Olivia you brighten a dreary lockdown day here in Durham. Thank you

[@cwebblocksmith]

I truly love seeing you build things.

[@ralphwood9865]

That mac and cheese looked so good as does everything that Gina makes.. How about a collection of Gina's recipes either online or as a book in the Merchandise shop A great winter project for Gina and Olivia.........I bet it would sell like "Hot Cakes"

[@CarolthePirate]

You could use the smaller piece of the clear roofing to make a window on the door, since Gina wants her moon cutout. It would be a good way to cut down on the cold wind blowing in. Building looks great, you truly love to build things well, and they should last for a long time!

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Yup your mac&cheese got both my taste buds excited and mouth watering.

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

I've been meaning to tell you that I really love the shots taken from across the pond when you're working on the shed/outhouse. Very picturesque.

[@joebeau8191]

you should get one of those small inverters that you can connect to your truck battery for your trips to Lumnah Beaver sanctuary

[@205004gs]

Hope has really grown into such a grand lady lol Great job 👏 👍

[@katemcpherson3492]

I just adore how happy she is with you all! After such a crappy start with her mother abandoning her, she has become a beautiful, happy girl. Give her a scratch from me!!

[@janeyoung8648]

Good morning everyone I hope you have a great day I guess you'll be having to make some more goat feeders, and sheep feeders as well I'd love to see those videos. God bless you all

[@Jkitty7599]

Good morning Lumnah! The land seams so quiet and beautiful, sure it's hard not to wanta be up there all the time! Such a blessing!🙏🤝 always 💚 your buildings 👀 forward to great adventures...stay 🌬🔥🙏 and healthy...

[@EdEstes]

Looks like a portable generator should be on your list for Christmas!

[@colinstace1758]

Tin snips is all he needs 👍😊

[@micksmith1724]

I thought he had one?

[@pamelakeller1693]

I totally enjoy your videos. Wish I was young again for an adventure like yours. No adds today!!!! Yea

[@samvalentine3206]

You are not the only one, Pamela. Even without the pandemic, it's nice to imagine you're there with Al, Gina, Olivia and their lives in New Hampshire. It definitely broadens my mental horizons!

[@yolandaimgreat1494]

I love your channel. Your first yt channel I will wake up to to watch and then go back to sleep. I suffer from insomnia and sleep apnea and watching your channel relaxers me. Thanks for sharing your family life with all of us.

[@thee.c.r.gtherealmoftheunk3717]

Al you got a lifetime supply of Christmas trees there everywhere!

[@charlottestevens9352]

Great source of income as well if you was to sell them

[@deannamarie4149]

LA2.0 is an awesome title... Yay. Gina climbs a ladder AND trusts Al... AND you made roux and turned it into a white sauce! You are rocking it girl!

[@johnnytyson8645]

Building comming right along Beavers will be back. As long as theres water they will come back. Maintenance will always be needed. Thanks for taking me along. Beautiful country.

[@nahnisjourney1406]

How about putting a trail camera in a spot where you can see what’s visiting the composting outhouse? I’d like to see that huge moose. 🙂

[@terrye6196]

God forbid that Al would ever see the moose..................He might kill it, like the beavers he has drowned. I know, I know, he's worried about them causing his road to wash out, BUT there are tried and proven ways to control beaver flooding without killing the local fauna. (which by the way, were there first)

[@carolkimbell5174]

@@terrye6196 you are being ridiculous.

[@terrye6196]

@@carolkimbell5174 --- I know it was a ridiculous statement, but I will continue to chip at Al as long as he refuses to look into non lethal ways of controlling the beaver dams OR he blocks my comments because he's tired of hearing from me. Damn it, there are better ways to control the little critters and if Al had just put half as much effort in working on those methods than he has put in building that Royal Potty shed, he'd be done by now.

[@joeanonemouse]

@@terrye6196 Well the mice were probably where your house is first. Do u kill mice in your house? Jeez grow a brain please.

[@terrye6196]

@@joeanonemouse Believe it or not, there are no mice, just skunks, ravens, robins, blue jays, and one wonderful grey squirrel named Tuffy, all of which we feed, not kill. However, my main point here is that there are proven alternatives to trapping the beavers which allow you to control their flooding. They are called Beaver Deceivers, which AL appears to ignore exist.

[@markdijon9471]

Suggestion Lumnah Mile over 500 Acres is close to 1 Square Mile (640 acres = 1 sq mile)

[@charlottewillis9252]

Feels good to get my morning shot of Lumnah! Think there will be more beaver, don't have anything to base that on. Take care.

[@hartleyhomesteadmichigan6041]

Good morning! I also like eggs, toast, and bacon😊

[@lauriesmith7793]

Love the tin roof with a sunroof....hoping you have gotten all the beavers. Olivia's chicken are laying the eggs...great job ladies.

[@caroledwards3465]

Good morning Lumnah family from the Norfolk coast UK ...stay safe and well 🌲🌳🌲🌳

[@nancylitton390]

Thanks for sharing your journey. God bless you and your family.

[@mikeburdick2709]

If the water flows all or most of the year I would use it to provide hydro power, run LED lights, charge your tool batteries ect...

[@Nannylinda]

I have to tell you... This is my favorite Channel!! Love all the things at Lumnah Acres and 2.0!!!! Happy Winter!

[@graememellor8319]

That outhouse is looking pretty darn flash, would love to see a drone video showing the whole watercourse from top to bottom one day.. You guys are a complete inspiration, watching has given me the drive to get back into my own yard and finish what I started years ago..

[@jims3650]

Al you are one heck of a carpenter .

[@PRO4XKEV]

Agreed

[@carolkimbell5174]

Agreed also! He is the best.

[@charlesreohr6236]

Good morning Al. I wouldn't give away the traps, there is always more. They are always looking for some where to set up shop. It sounds like the people that lived there before you thought they where gone to. I really like the way your Compost out house slash storage shed is turning out working the same type of building into the new property is pretty cool.

[@stephenharvie1404]

Hi all clear sheet can be cut with tin snips or your battery circular saw I did a 60 ft carport this way

[@Uniquelyyours1]

The loo with a view is looking good, Al and Gina. Poor Plutolooking drenched, awwww. The Mac and cheese looked scrumptious, I always loved the crunchy crust part the best Thanks for sharing a part of your day with us

[@HomesteadingNorthernMichigan]

The out house/storage looks great guys... Excellent work..... Ooooooo homemade mac and cheese.. awesome video my friends... Have a very blessed day

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Really liked the video shot at the 18:21 mark from across the water of the roof being installed.

[@melissadyche8325]

I see some really pretty Christmas trees there I love the smell of a fresh cut tree in the house at Christmas

[@suzisaintjames]

Next time, add the cream first, then "rinse" the measuring cup out with the goats' milk. You'll get more cream. 💜🌞🌵😷

[@angeliquemcniff3076]

At 18:15, when Gina has the camera on the other bank, the sound of the water and the different view are nice.

[@samvalentine3206]

She must be near the overflow for the pond... to hear that running water.

[@jaxs3240]

Name ur new building the Moose Loo.. lol..... love you guys!!! Florida in the house.

[@garymixson687]

Those beavers are moving...up to the pond. "Hey look Phil Al built us a new house. We are moving on up!".

[@samvalentine3206]

Phil and George - scheming on how to exploit the new building... love it! 👍

[@cekfraun]

LOL

[@45Colleen1]

The shed/composting outhouse is looking great. Thanks for sharing everything with us. God bless! 💜

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Good morning Lumnah's ! Great to watch you putting the roof on! GOD-BLESS!

[@masspyro5167]

Am I the only one who loves the way Al talks to his animals? He is so funny. He talks to them like they are human..LOL

[@waryr11711]

Confused by your comment? In my life everyone talks to animals like that... How else would someone talk to animals if not like that???

[@masspyro5167]

@@waryr11711 I guess you are right..haha. I kinda meant he doesn’t do “baby talk” to them..lol

[@waryr11711]

@@masspyro5167 Oooo I see yeah baby talk would be annoying :)

[@rickster9993]

You haven't been around many animals, have you? Animals can actually talk. You have to be consistent with the words you use. Then you have to listen to their response. Yes and no is the easiest response to learn. My cats can respond yes or no to basic questions like you hungry, food, water, go out. Cows and horses love being sung to. The great apes, dolphins, and whales can understand simple statements and sentences. They answer back if you know how to listen.

[@joeanonemouse]

@@rickster9993 Apparently you've been around a lot of animals. Great apes, dolphins, whales and they answered back to because YOU KNEW HOW TO LISTEN. Give me a break for crying out loud. Always one in the crowd!

[@caroldorsett8170]

Morning Lumnah Acres!! Just wanted to thank you for sharing your lives with us!! Every time I see your shed on the new property I think little house in the woods from my childhood book.

[@mathbrown9099]

I love the dishes Gina prepares. Thank you for the entertainment, Lumnahs.

[@glengillis7542]

Good Morning to you Lumnah Family. It looks like Gina needs a warm cushion on her little stool she sits on while milking. Al when you get to the pond next time throw a rock across the ice. It makes a neat sound as it bounces across. Al maybe widen the width of that dam hole to prepare for spring runoff. Keep the depth the way you want Gina wonderfull meal. You need to add one more plate for all us viewers. Love this channel. Thanks for your hard work.

[@elizabethmacdonald4605]

Good mauhnin Lumnah Acres! The Shed/Loo is really coming along! Looks good. Love homemade Mac and cheese. Yummy! Take care!

[@estellaknox4488]

We had rain last night, now it 44 no snow but cold I love cold weather God Bless

[@pamelastandhart9650]

Good Mawning Lumnah’s!!! Loving the new adventures!

[@billieh.5938]

Love it. That's a pretty fancy outhouse!

[@beverlycastor8675]

Goodmorning lumnhas acres family looks like you have some Christmas trees at your new place hope you have a blessed day truly enjoy your family.

[@linmcdon1662]

Love how you guys are in tune with your animals - understand that they are living beings with feelings.

[@christinenewell4587]

Funny Al....... The mystery deepens as to how far to the new property..... Lumnah 2.0???? 2 miles away? Love the fir trees.... a few branches off the bottom would do me, I cd do a lovely big display of firs, holly, ivy, a few pretty ribbons and fir cones:), yes, that's me set up for decorations. The trees are just gorgeous.

[@rachelm7525]

Good morning, Lumnahs! Here's a switch - you have frost, and we have snow! Hoping for a White Christmas! Have a good weekend! 👋😀

[@LumnahAcres]

A white Christmas is always nice

[@debraigo1345]

Save the beaver pelts and have winter hats made for all of you, maybe some gloves or mittens too. Beaver is the old school 'bomb' for winter attire, just gets really heavy for coats and bigger items.

[@shielataylor9423]

Good Morning Lumnah Family, It's a wet 64 here on the Ms. Gulf Coast this morning. I'm loving the videos of your new property, what a beautiful home your going to have there.

[@DossFarm]

My man. DeWalt Model DCG418B. I never leave home without it. 👍🏻. Gotta get that Moose on camera! He’s HUGE!

[@juanitadafler7233]

Oh my just saw your weather forecast! Your first blizzard of the year! I will be praying you all stay safe !

[@aspendell209]

Love your new project land (Beaverdale?). For the price of 1 or 2 new battery operated tools, you could purchase a portable 1000 - 2000 Watt battery powered inverter like the Jackery. This would allow you to plug in your wired tools like grinder and sawzall at the sight. You could also recharge all your battery packs for your cordless tools on-sight. Add a solar panel to the roof of your shed and it could be always charged and eliminate the need to take it home to charge it up each night.

[@jaxs3240]

I think the beavers are still around. They might just be busy in the other Brooks.

[@christinecrowley7132]

You have shown us that beaver trapping requires as brains as brawn. The 4th beaver was crafty and you were crafter, thanks for showing a city dweller haw it is done. Your videos are all ways enlightening.

[@raytower5041]

Good morning Lumnahs!!!! Missed yesterday so Lumnah Tv double shot today!!!!!!!

[@chris_favreau]

Just a thought... Don't put oil on your noodles/pasta and never rinse them. Give them a few shakes in a colander to keep them from sticking. The starch from cooking them helps the sauce(tomato sauce, cheese sauce, etc) stick to the pasta. Putting oil/rinsing them kind of kills the ability of the sauces to stick. 😉

[@debbielamb8191]

Thanks Al, gina and olivia for brightening my day...

[@LostInThe0zone]

We live in suburban Chicago and we have a small creek that flows behind our property. About 20 years ago, we had Beavers take up residence in our creek. I'm not sure how many, but there were about half a dozen dams built in an about 3/4 mile with the last two right behind our property and about 100 yards down stream. On of the neighbors called animal control, who came and trapped all the animals and removed the dams. I have no idea where the beavers were relocated, but in 20 years, they have never returned.

[@wayneprather8365]

You could use the cut of of the clear roofing on the side as an extra light source.

[@patriciabeyer7824]

😊 Good morning. You guys are funny. 🤪 The build is looking good. Almost done. 👍 The lady goats are happy again. Yay! You folks have a blessed day.

[@KrisnNikki]

Caleb's chatter always cracks me up!!

[@samvalentine3206]

It might be fun to see a newer video devoted more to the boy goats... I hope that they too get alfalfa pellets. Do they? They used to in years past...

[@ksingleton101]

My step son is in the Hospital as I type this. He was cutting a tree down and was taking off one of it's limbs while standing on a ladder. The limb came down knocking him off the ladder. He broke one rib and punctured a lung when he hit the ground. I'm not sure how far he fell as of yet but it really doesn't take that much of a fall if you fall wrong and land on something such as a ladder. Be careful Al and Gina, no more accidents!

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

So sorry to hear that. Praying for a rapid recovery without complications.

[@samvalentine3206]

Yes, wishing him to get well soon.

[@nataliegraham9584]

Good morning all hope u have a great day

[@LumnahAcres]

Good morning

[@stephenriley9084]

Al, Gina, Olivia, The pasta looked extra tasty. Please set a place for me. Last night we had thundersnow here in the Scottish Borders, that is a snowstorm with thunder and lightning. About 4" of snow going to icy slush right now. Our chickens have stayed in their run today. I'm still renovating a room in the attic. Ceiling repair today. The outhouse looks very pioneer spirit! It's already a nice setting by the pond. Exciting times for the off-season. Regards Stephen.

[@samvalentine3206]

Thundersnow has to be one of best treats that The Maker can give us! Whenever that happens, it's like "Wow, man!" - nice to observe! 👍

[@karenminckler4198]

Watch in the spring when the snow melts. You’re going to have a lot of water then. You might want to lower your little pond some more. Up at our camp they lowered the lake down really far and after the snow melted it was right back up there.

[@jamesbradley4454]

Keep the overhang always let things drip well clear to avoid splashing mud up the walls. Or have extended gutters to run clear. Better still harvest the rain at a high level to run by gravity to a tap. Speaking of which use the tractor to elivate water tubs to take around farm and Sophie off to were you want it elivate bucket enjoy your vids in lock down. How about doing high lights jim

[@PRO4XKEV]

Looking good, love the content.

[@maggie_oshea]

33 degrees Celsius (91.4F) today in Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺 Hot and humid 🙂🌞

[@LumnahAcres]

Stay cool

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Happy Holidays!

[@georgetucker336]

Nice soggy day. We are getting that weather also.

[@paulhoneyman6923]

Gina, that Mac and cheese looked amazing. Always enjoy a coffee while watching you guys. Thanks for sharing the journey with us God bless

[@linmcdon1662]

Lumnah Acres 2.0 has some BEAUTIFUL trees situated near the loo. Just noticed that, as you were cutting the roofing material.

[@carolkimbell5174]

Good morning Lumnah family from North Texas!

[@knightshelmfarms6128]

Absolutely beautiful property. Love the “outhouse” as well. We’re going to need a “bathroom” when we start having farm tours. I’m thinking something similar to this with His &Hers compost toilets would be pretty cool. Love your channel. So inspiring!!! God Bless. 🙏❤️

[@sandyseas8355]

Moose track disappeared? Purty sure it was one of Santa's reindeer LOL

[@samvalentine3206]

Ah HA! So that's who was there!!! 😜

[@jamesdeffenbaugh5166]

@@samvalentine3206 he was making a pit stop!, trial run?

[@wildhopehomestead1716]

Oh, so Santa's giving all the kids beavers for Christmas. Hehe 😉