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[@mickrose9633]

Boss lady has a very nice voice and not to mention those arms..... wow! Good job grandpa 👴 👏

[@toddsmith293]

I bought some lumber there today. I highly encourage the people of Lycoming Co. to support such a great family business.

[@fasteddy7011]

I agree with you if I live close I would buy lumber from them. They are an honest, caring family business. I'm so impressed by the how much they care about the environment and not just the money. How longer should be this way

[@Jake12220]

@@fasteddy7011 l think they are a good example of its entirety possible to care about both. Sadly many green groups and governments just don't seem to get that.

[@fasteddy7011]

Holy smokes the video's been on KZbin 17 minutes and you got over a thousand views. Everybody look forward to watching your videos as soon as they pop up. You're a celebrity Emerald. Best part of my day is watching your videos. You and your grandpa make an awesome team keep up the great work

[@stevenfenton8137]

Your grandfather is very handy and fit

[@dennishinkle5010]

Excellent as always say Hi to your grandpa for me. Thank you.

[@winonalee3243]

Love your family style I see love and harding working family I just started watching a week ago I'm hooked thanx

[@winonalee3243]

Just keep doing what you and your family are doing simple wonderful thanx

[@bobwollard9105]

Can't wait to see the power switch get flipped. Grandpa is a wonder worker. Here's to grandpa!

[@RobertSababady]

"The contraption we have built here...." love it! ..

[@eduardocarvalho1547]

Your grandfather likes to keep a low profile but he's a key piece of your business. Would be nice to get him on camera for a small interview.

[@ronwilland8641]

You girls impress me with your grate attitude about working is a home business.. I was in business for 54 years and my family worked in it also was very rewarding to work as a family.

[@zarb88]

when you get some time you might consider painting the office walls white it will make it a lot brighter in there

[@philipmiles1980]

Thks for panorama view of the yard. You can tell of successful lumbar by pulling in and seeing everything so organized. You guys got it working right!

[@ROESPLETZ]

You kiddos are awesome! 🙌💥🇺🇸

[@jefferygreer765]

Love it! Coming along nice, now you will be able to brew your coffee at the log yard.

[@dieterkoch6563]

My favorite part was Judah running ahead of the dog in the lower 40!

[@DJJCHA]

The “KeyStone Light” semi passing by with a free plug 🔌 😆 They should sponsor this video! Lol

[@vclamp]

Speaking of skin in that weather... I would humbly suggest for a future video where you describe your skin care routine. As a red head who works outdoors all day, you do have a perspective that might be helpful to some in the Ginger community! 🌞🔥

[@nzer57]

It's a colour rinse

[@vclamp]

@@nzer57 Haha, Ah yes. I probably should have actually looked first!🤦‍♂

[@jimatmile56]

It is so neat how your whole family is working together to build your business. I'm praying for your success.

[@arnoschander8560]

Greetings from Berlin, Germany, I think it's really great what you're doing, it really makes sense! And I think it's really great that you all pitch in! My greatest respect!

[@gordbaker896]

Great Photos. Consider making yourselves a Calendar of that Super Neat Woodyard.

[@DutchYankee]

Not sure what happened suddenly; since the last 3 videos there is this change. Seems no more roleplay but the real person is now on the screen. And what a difference that makes. Compliments! Compliments also for the person behind the camera. Same thing - suddenly, this change, particularly visible on part 2. Still not sure why I like it so much more but do keep on doing that. And you know exactly what I mean. So continue! You have my support, and more to the point, my interest. Great, guys!

[@emiljohnson5989]

Love the office...especially the shovels hung up...grandpa and mom work so hard!

[@tim_bbq1008]

i thought we might get to see the fan blowing! Awesome videos, keep up the good work.

[@johnmicknal7998]

Nice looking place!

[@PracticalKnow]

Hey Emerald, I'm liking the panoramic shots from the rooftop. Good choice! 🌞🌞🌞

[@terrydawkins9936]

Loved the shot of your brother jumping over the wall followed by his dog…..looking fe s good. Congratulations on your new project

[@adambuchanan1092]

Small little tip. Run your videos for at least 8 minutes and it helps the KZbin algorithm and you will also make more money. Love the videos! Take care

[@Jake12220]

I have been surprised how well their numbers have been increasing given they don't seem to be tailoring the videos to best fit the algorithm. The algorithm is like a youtubers boss, its a good idea to learn what it does and doesn't like so you can always stay in the good books, not to mention get paid better. Still if they keep going at the current rate, Em will be making more money than the yard before long.

[@TechOttawa]

"Grandpa has been on the roof ALL mornin'" bahahahaha! Love y'all. Thanks for the funnies!

[@5hawks]

Such a good looking family.

[@rickgrant5844]

Your family should be proud of what your doing here on KZbin showing how a family working for the same goal fantastic

[@dubhaltaghohearcain2431]

Those eyes. Emerald green 💚

[@gregmagnuson5795]

You folks do real work. Thanks for sharing what you do with us. Very interesting!

[@thomashodge1154]

Nice to see Momma Boss. Too bad she is camera shy. I am sure she also could share great stories like the Boss

[@rolandtinker734]

Yeah solar panels GOOD JOB Have a great evening 🌃 ladies

[@fasteddy7011]

The videos are so enjoyable I like that. Emerald says well the contraption that we built LOL. This is proof that little things in life make everybody happy. Your little brother's giving those dogs a workout he can run really fast.

[@arniecash2457]

Love that you post every day, look forward to seeing them.

[@donwilliams3626]

Nice work on your rooftop solar farm. It looks very effective.

[@tomwilliams8675]

Great last name there Don🤝🤝👍🇺🇸

[@storm-aircorporation6540]

What a great family business. Enjoy the videos.

[@jeffglasman19]

Cool ,it looks like you guys and gals have quite a set up their. You are catering to all the markets with the wood.

[@georgecrinnion2131]

You might consider painting the walls inside the shed white as white walls will reflect the new lights you intend to install making them more efficient.

[@tomwilliams8675]

Excellent idea.

[@georgecrinnion2131]

@@tomwilliams8675 I get a good idea every so often :}

[@paulm1365]

Timber line the walls!

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

Well, you look TOTALLY different. Pretty times five. You are awesome and you are a natural.

[@leesorenson6119]

Yall are just too cool 😎 another fine job

[@williamgibb5557]

May the solar system work its magic for your families business. Glad to see you covered up more because of the bright sun. Please don't burn that skin of yours. We will miss you at the saw if you do. Stay safe and tell grandfather to be careful on the roof.

[@Jake12220]

Many people really misunderstand how the sun damages skin. Getting constant high exposure is relatively low risk, its intermittent high exposure that leads to burning and skin cancers. Mind you Emeralds mum has a great tan yet was still clearly getting burnt(likely due to the added reflectivity of the roofing) so sometimes its a good idea to cover up. Here in Australia l live close to the area with the highest skin cancer risk in the world so we are more than a little familiar with them. But it's rarely people that consistently work outside that have issues with it, its people that go out and get sunburnt from the occasional fishing trip or day at the beach that end up under the knife.

[@williamgibb5557]

@@Jake12220 I was thinking of her being a "red head". More susceptible to sun problems then the average person. We certainly don't want her to have skin problems later in life.. Thanks for your reply though. Stay safe, healthy and happy, my friend .

[@Jake12220]

@@williamgibb5557 its a colour wash, she's not a natural redhead. Having dated one before l can understand the worry, they burn faster than paper in a bonfire.

[@allanhover5008]

Hello everyone good to see you again and the wonderful information as always

[@zenjamin6262]

These guys could do anything!

[@Jake12220]

As an Australian l love how every word is fully pronounced, we would have said the same using half the syllables, possibly less. Yet another great video Em.

[@paulbarr3981]

OMG! Haven't seen your big blue eyes for some time. Sunglasses hide them too much. Keep producing "A day in the life" episodes. Fun to be along for the changes. If Jade is operating the camera, Good Job! PS: You've got several great places for solar.

[@lovejones7545]

These videos are very cool and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing

[@jpeel2066]

It's the best feeling working with family. All the best 🇬🇧.

[@bartmacaluso]

Thats very good to have, gotta see about solar.

[@marcushibdon2415]

You lady are doing a great job

[@johnwoody4905]

nice job. take care, be safe and well.

[@chipwhitely1490]

Honestly after thinking about it since the Office has a beautiful little wood stove for heat depending how much electricity the panels provide. EM/JADE/SAMI/MOM get a coffee maker close by but also if they wish a window AC unit... (about $100 bucks at Walmart) enjoy girls.

[@tonyburelle6633]

I was waiting for this, can't wait to see when things get all connected and hooked up, thanks for sharing Emerald and family

[@lanceenglish8604]

Nice camera work Jade. Keeps getting better with every new video.

[@jellybeanjay]

Hi Emerald, free cheap idea, to protect your new solar panel array (first of bad news, it only takes one bad hail storm to destroy all your work) good news, by videotaping all the construction on the panels, I am sure your grandpa can design a plywood cover, that can be swiftly activated by just pulling on a cord and covering your solar panels, with some cheap plywood, so when you see the storm coming or bad weather coming, just pull on the cord and cover your solar panels with plywood as a protective cover, does not have to be very thick just a cheap method of protecting your investment. PS, stay Gucci

[@Jake12220]

Its a good idea, though hail storms equal cheap solar panels in Australia, the reason being that if one or two panels are damaged the insurance companies often pay to replace them all(there is actually a reason for this). So the second hand market for perfectly good panels is swamped. Sadly a lot of perfectly good panels end up in landfill or just sitting around in people's sheds, but after our last big hail storm you could buy enough panels to run a house for only a few hundred dollars. Then of course there is the cost of the inverter, batteries, wiring ect, but its still pretty cheap. I actually wonder how much solar we use, officially Australia already has the highest production of rooftop solar energy in the world and the highest solar energy production per capita, but we also use a lot that wouldn't be added to the government statistics because its not part of the grid. Once batteries drop in price a little more l cant see why a lot of the population would bother to stay on grid, we have relatively cheap power by world standards, but grid connect fees are a pain because we are so spread out outside of the major urban zones.

[@jcmort8]

Excellent idea, you may want to consider Lexan (polycarbonate) instead of plywood, It would be considerably lighter and thus easier to handle, UV stable forms would probably out last plywood several times over, and you would actually still get some juice out of the panels. It does cost a bit more than plywood, but I would think the benefits would out weigh the difference.

[@FrankOliveira7668]

You are so Awesome !!! Love it 😍

[@jerryduffel3017]

Very awesome

[@tmach58]

Wow that Ariel shot really shows how big the lumberyard is nice place

[@jeanlawson9133]

Learn something every time 😎.

[@zenoslayer9618]

Have anyone ever seen such beautiful red hair

[@paulrambone6705]

It is hot in south central Pa.

[@davidwhitten928]

Hey beautiful awesome improvement to the place your family is doing awesome with the business hopefully you all have a great and successful summer

[@johnavonyates4105]

I have electricity and I still want to do this project.

[@ericvonwiegen5672]

Nice

[@MrSwarner793]

Well done!

[@DeKrampus]

Emerald, You are getting way more comfortable in front of the camera. It shows by the lack of tension in your body and the lack of tenseness in your speech. It's awesome! Keep up the good work! BTW, get you momma some Solarcaine for those sunburns...they look pretty harsh.

[@chipwhitely1490]

Someday she will train her dad to be as comfortable in front of the camera.

[@DeKrampus]

@@chipwhitely1490 You know, I'll bet the boss man has a wicked sense of humor. He just has to keep it toned down for the camera.

[@chipwhitely1490]

@@DeKrampus Bossman since of humor surly you jest. Anyone that supplies firewood for a brewery and takes it out in trade can't have a sence of humor....can he.

[@terrydougherty7078]

Looking good

[@paulsharpe3794]

Hi there I can't wait to see how much you generate and what a difference it will make

[@AR15231]

You seem to be in a state of euphoria over this clean office and the new electric. Can you imagine how she'll act when she realizes she can plug in a coffee machine?

[@toddsteely9261]

Lol pure bliss

[@wirehyperspace]

seen Jaden and the dog running near the road reminds me of a dog that my dad had, that use to look both ways before crossing the road the dog is young still can learn just like Jaden

[@rightsideofthegrass8114]

I think her brother is Judah.

[@wirehyperspace]

@@rightsideofthegrass8114 your right but still watch for cars dog

[@blurple8121]

Fantastic little snippet you put together there. I have to admit there were some opportunities for old-school construction jokes to be had there, but I'll just share them with all of my buddies who have long passed into the better world. 😎

[@d.t.4523]

Good luck. 👍

[@chipwhitely1490]

Aside from the super camera work the single shot of Sami and the exquisite narrative honestly Em you hair looked great today. A bit darker a bit untamed a bit wild. Somehow it fits you very very well. I really like the more informative ways you and the crew are doing things even if you wanted to swat the little weird guy in the doorway. Also love the attempt to fit all whom are there today in the film however honestly luv you need more film the 4 odd minutes. If possabe I can bet today had more then it's share of colorful medifores spoken today. BTW panels and office look good soon Em can have her own coffee pot nearby. Ok guys send her lbs of whole roasted coffee beans.

[@erikk5992]

Looks good

[@davewmck]

Fancy indeed!

[@terryturner4166]

Emrald you are doing such a great job on the video showing the hole family working together. But is Sami playing Waldo and hiding from the camera?

[@porkrind]

I need a 10 hour video of Emerald saying yeuard pls

[@mikemcauliffe3454]

well done,

[@nathanduckeorth806]

Dog always chasing after that youngin

[@kenlman]

I was wondering about the electricity. Is there any close by? It seems it would be more economical than gas engines. You'r doing great with the videos! What a great hard working family you have.

[@Jake12220]

Going by other comments, it seems there was power in the area previously, but its no longer grid connected. Thus why there are power lines in the background of some shots, but they couldn't connect. Solar is certainly a better option than a generator backup, though a generator can be a good backup to the solar. lm in Australia and after the last power bill lm more seriously considering going full off grid. The cost of my power usage lm ok with, but the fee just to be connected to the grid keeps getting higher. Putting in solar is cheap enough here, the problem is having enough battery backup.

[@billmoran3812]

Back on the 1960’s my uncle owned a lumber company that specialized in hardwood flooring and moldings. The mill had many machines and saws that were powered by electric motors. He felt the power was too expensive and installed a large diesel generator that ran when the mill was in operation.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Cool. Now you have power for motion lights and a camera to capture any intruders. Maybe insurance premiums will drop.

[@louisclakley8989]

Would be nice to introduce your family to us. Great job

[@Islander39er]

There is a meet the team video on their channel from last year

[@louisclakley8989]

Thank you just joined in.

[@saucyone7889]

❤️🌹🙏🏽🕊🇺🇸🦋🤘🥂👍, solar panels and energy,, the FUTURE!

[@fredericktownhomestead8094]

Way to go mom!

[@shinHis3]

Cool sunglasses 😎😎

[@w.c.fields7355]

Now it clicks . Grampa is the Braun , Brains and Looks of the operation .

[@crownlands7246]

A w e s o m e ☀️🌱

[@3ccdmike]

Very cool !

[@dxrevelations5111]

without jade , all is lost

[@jerrydemas2020]

I see from this video - Gramps hasen't installed the box connectors yet.

[@Sailor376also]

Panels facing exactly due south.. Some small claim can be made that there is more direct sun before 12 noon,, than after,, afternoon clouds,, So a 5 degree east of south orientation would be normal. And the angle of the collectors should be equal to the latitude of the installation. Your lattitude is a nominal 41 degrees north. If in roof rise over run pitch that would be a 10.5/12 pitch roof angle. A greater efficiency can be achieved if you don't mind adjusting the angle of your panels a bit seasonally. In the cold weather say October to March make the panels steeper, still facing true south to approximately a 15/12 pitch 51 degrees,,, in the warm weather, a flatter angle say a 7/12 pitch about 30 degrees. The true south facing is important. The steeper angle for the winter months increases efficiency,,, it also reduces the snow or ice accumulations. Watching the video a second time,,, I think you are pretty close to spot on,,, and,, might that rig be adjustable summer to winter angles ?,, You're goooood.

[@davewmck]

I was told there would be no math

[@Sailor376also]

@@davewmck Laughing,, yeah, sure,, There is actually a way to do it without math. For that location any vertical pole at a few minutes around noon time the shadow will point pretty much exactly north. For the best angle,, take a square,, carpenter's framing square? one leg on the panel on that north south line,, and adjust the panel until there is no shadow from the leg sticking up. Perfect south,, perfect angle. No math. Laughing,, count yourself as lucky. I AM a nerd. I can quote that location to the degree, minute and second of location... But in truth,, this is a horse shoe and hand grenades sort of equation,,,, just get it close. It will work fine. Orrr do it the really technical way,, I have often,,. Stand directly at the center of your panel and adjust it, the east/west line, so the shadow of your head is right in the middle,, and then adjust the angle so that the sun reflects right into your eyes. Works every time.

[@brianrizzi6321]

Maybe you went over this but what are you hoping for out of the panels? Offset some electrical needs or are you charging a battery bank to go full off grid?

[@zo2913]

Make sure there is always a bowl of clean water for the dog.

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Duh

[@toddkratzer7953]

@@lumbercapitallogyard , That wasn't a dumb statement about water for the dog. I watch so many youtube videos where they have their dogs running along side a ATV or car and they don't have water for the dog.

[@zo2913]

@@lumbercapitallogyard I will be watching.

[@had2galsinthebooth]

I'm sure your grampa knows that wind can pick up speed/force when it blows accross a roof,it compresses and gains energy,so a 50mph wind might be 55 or 60mph when it hits the sail,I mean panels. Surely he took that into account and it is all anchored beyond recommended specs.

[@Jake12220]

It's definitely worth considering, the effects as the wind bends over the building can be severe. That said he looks to have done a great job. If you look at the footage or even just the image before playing the clip you can see he has built the mountings like roof trusses, double bolted, roof strapping and heavier timber than it likely needs. The aluminium isn't likely to be an issue so the only bit lm not sure about is if he used enough mounting bolts to secure the panels to the rails. Given how well he put the rest of it together lm guessing he would have, but like any system nature will always find the weakest link, but l fully expected this setup will still be there till they decide to upgrade one day in years to come.

[@scottj4462]

For those of us who are newer viewers, how about introducing your pets? I've seen a couple of dogs running around for example. I'm a big dog fan. Any other animals?

[@Jake12220]

She has introduced a few over time, but l would love to see that as a video. They have pets but also farm animals, at least chickens, at home.

[@mwirz85]

Where did you get that lumber to frame up the Solar racking? Just joshing it looks good

[@brewmaster95060]

Thanks!

[@migueltorres231]

👏👏👏👏👏... HERMOSA SUBLIME HERMOSO😘

[@desert-walker]

I have them on my house , then again I live in Tucson plenty of sun😎😎

[@coryshook7648]

So subtle and so quick but it earned so much respect from me is at two minutes and 45 seconds. The maturity and the professionalism and the tolerance and the understanding. The expression on her face. These are the things our father sees. I like that girl a lot and I would trust her with a lot of responsibility. i’ve only heard her dad talk a few times but I promise you he can see what I can see and it must be so comforting for him to know that he has such a fantastic daughter. I wish there were some people in Congress with the levelheaded calm cool collected demeanor that she has. She walks around that place like she’s a noncommissioned officer.