Is Winter Over? | WIND, RAIN & SNOW | Off Grid Living in Maine

[@eileenpalumbo6578]

Yes warm weather!

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Hoping it stays!!😊

[@BMMEC2009]

I'm glad winter is exiting early. We had a short wet summer in Maine last year. A warm dry spring would be great!

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Couldn’t agree more!!😊

[@jenwin0205]

I hope its a short winter every where. 70s today in Chicago. 74 on Monday. I'd like to get started on my yard, but like you I need to wait for spring rains to pass or else my plants will be floating on lake Winnick. I think this year after years of complaining to the Village from my neighbors about their yards flooding (me i dont care, less to mow..haha) we are getting French drains.

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Hi! We have Lake Hanbleceya! Last year our garden plants all had little floaties on so they wouldn’t drown! 🤣 We also plan on putting in French drains around the cabins! Have a great day!!

[@TonyGeneseo]

Gotta love “ The county “ ! Like I said welcome to The Great State of Maine ! Although we’re definitely lower in the state we always get the lions share of snow here ! Still over a foot average here despite those same temps here. Diverting water is always an issue but the efforts definitely pay off for reasons only we know ! lol. Hope all is well

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

“The County” is a special place!! We truly love it here! This year has been a mild snow year. Hoping our summer isn’t as wet as it was last year!! Take care!

[@coldsteel1991]

Thanks for another great video J - the land is looking good! I'm thinking the winter may be a wrap and I'm excited about it. The thought of getting outdoor stuff done in March seems like a gift! I had one of those metal-framed tent canopies and it caved in the second winter. Of course me not always being diligent to rake it after every storm could possibly have contributed to its demise.

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Appreciate that!👍 It would be nice if winter was a wrap but we are not counting on it!! Would love to be able to do outside stuff without being bundled up!! The canopy surprisingly has lasted but we had gotten a second one that didn’t last a week before the high winds took it and destroy it!!😔

[@onthehillhomestead207]

I know that some Northern Mainers are not to happy with the short winter. The family and I are ready to make the move from Alaska to Smyrna this May!! 🤞🤩

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

It has been a very mild winter. Alaska is where the hubby wanted to go….me not so much! Smyrna is a beautiful area. There is an amazing Amish store out there (Pioneer Place). Really nice and helpful. That’s where we bought our wood cook stove!!😊

[@onthehillhomestead207]

@@HanbleceyaRanch We’re in Ketchikan Alaska. It’s on an island that gets 180in of rain a year.

[@lisanewell4646]

It has been a mild winter for sure. We only had to put the plow on the truck once but I’m not complaining.😂. The worst of winter is behind us but we still have a few weeks left of potential snowstorms. You’ll be able to enjoy the eclipse next month from the comfort of your own home.

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

@@lisanewell4646 it’ll be quite interesting with the influx of people coming to the area.

[@coldsteel1991]

I think you guys will like Smyrna - it's a nice, rural community. The Amish have a settlement there and they're the best neighbors you could ask for IMO. I live very close.

[@northwoodsyankee3528]

As we say in Maine...."If you don't like the weather in Maine, just wait 10 minutes...it'll change." Yeah....I know exactly what you're talking about here....I was out about midnight and it was like 45 degrees, nice and warm. I went to bed and woke up and it was friggin' white out and cold. WTF??

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

THAT nailed it!!👆And NEVER plan your day around the forecast…they are NEVER right!! 🤣

[@northwoodsyankee3528]

@@HanbleceyaRanch Right...they're usually wrong. Sunny days can be rain, rainy days can be sun and any combination of anything. A guy I used to know in Bangor heard on the weather that it was currently sunny out, yet it was pouring rain outside of his window. Lawyers, doctors and weather guessers. Three careers where you can earn a living and not have to be right or useful.

[@denisehaynes1885]

Not yet, we’ve been known to get 20” of snow in one storm …in April!

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

We are hoping we don’t!🤣

[@deborahmower8539]

Extended forecast is calling or snow sometime late week/weekend.

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Weather forecast does seem to change quite often. Too far out to know for sure!!😊

[@deborahmower8539]

@@HanbleceyaRanch It was only about 6 years ago we got 7 inches of snow the day before Mother's Day. Ya just never know. LOL

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

@@deborahmower8539 you never know!!😊

[@tesshomestead8019]

New today I’ve watch 5 n 8 days ago your channel n now this one . GODBLESS you guys take care I’ll be watching . I love layed back awesome videos like yours . Relaxing ❤ I’ll have to go back and check you 2 out more . Later

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

We’re so happy you found us! Thank you for the kind words 😊

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Good Evening! i Love watching your videos. i do Not think that Winter is over just yet. i'm praying that the Extremely High winds are over. GOD' Bless your whole family. Amen :)

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Hi Warren! So happy you enjoy our videos! We can hope that winter is over!😉 Have a wonderful evening! God bless!♥️

[@pamboone6921]

Hi Jason n Jen, Wow more snow? Warmer temps sure does set in a smiling mode though huh? Lol Question,,,,what if you never graded the whole yard and just graded the paths to all your buildings and work spaces, would you get less ice? I mean when you grade/plow/push snow, aren’t you packing down the bottom layer which causes a thick sheet of ice? That just makes sense to me for some reason 🤔 But what do I know about Maine, right? 😂 The water running down through the creek was so pretty. Be perfect for picture taking of you guys, well you sit first Jason and if you don’t slide in then it’s safe for you Jen 😂😂😂. Anyways, I love it! Ewww,,,I hope the storm passed with no damage. You go to work at 4am Jason? Look like you was handling that icy road pretty good! Hey you guys stay safe, warm and God Bless ❤

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Hi Pam!👋 Yes, more snow but as I type this, it is now pouring rain and most of the snow is gone again! 😔Temps are gonna be warmer for the next week and yes it feels good to get out of the cabin without layers of clothes!! 😊We move the snow out of the yard for two reasons…1. To make room to get around. Never know how much snow we will get so we need to move it so there is room for the next snowfall. 2. When it starts to melt we don’t want it draining around the cabin. Our first year here we ran out of space and mud season was horrible!! I love the idea of Jason testing out the creek for me!🤣 Jason does handle the icy road quite well. I stay in the cabin!!😂 Take care and God bless! ♥️🙏♥️ Hope you are having a great weekend!!

[@manitoulin-offgrid2317]

Not a fan of the spring dog bomb cleanup either. I do try to get them as I find them in the snow though the winter.

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

I used to try and pick it up in the snow but gave up years ago. It’s always quite a chore to clean it up

[@arecreatedlife5500]

Hello. I just stumbled upon your channel. I live in Maine and I just bought some land. I love what you guys have done with the two cabins. Can you tell me where you got your cabins? I love the idea of buying the shell and finishing the inside yourselves. Any information you can give me would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Hi! So happy you found our channel!! We bought our cabins from Sturdi-Built in Smyrna. Ask for Johnny!! Any other questions feel free to email us at [e-mail]! 😊

[@peggyowen3386]

If I understood you correctly you have a very long driveway (3 miles) and part of it is just dirt road and then I guess the rest is gravel. Am I correct??

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

We live off of a mile and a half of unmaintained road. It is a dirt/some gravel road. We paid to put gravel on part of the road because it would get flooded out. The rest of the road had gravel at one time but has slowly been washing away.

[@thomaswick4260]

What town do you live in? I’m over in Albion in between Augusta and Waterville. Love the video I love living in Maine everyday it’s like a vacation to me.

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

We are in the Houlton area. We appreciate the kind words. Each morning we go out and still can’t believe this is our life!!😊

[@donnalf184]

When I lived up there, I lived in Linneus. People are lovely. Too much snow, too cold. Moved back to RI after my husband passed. That was 20 years ago. We have 50 degrees today. No snow! I love the weather in RI. My husband John and I have 15 acres. Perfect.

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

@@donnalf184 really is a beautiful state, but you do have to love snow and cold… 😊

[@angelamartinez3451]

Hi:) my husband and I love your story and your channel! We live in Wa state and plan to retire in Beautiful Maine! How did you choose an area to live in or visit first? Do you know anything about Enfield ME? We found a property that I kinda feel might be it! We just got to go see it now. Is now a bad time to visit with the weather? Also do you know a realtor you can recommend? Sorry for the lengthy comment but your situation sounds so much like ours that I trust your opinion:) thanks for all the fantastic videos! I have learned so much about homesteading for new folks to Maine. 😊❤

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Hi Angela, thank you for the kind words! Reach out to us via email at [e-mail]. As for how we chose the area in Maine, we released a video last week titled “Why Maine”, it outlines how we got to where we are. Look forward to hearing from you! 😊

[@timjk32]

how long does it take to get to town

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Hi 👋 We’re about 30 minutes from town 👍

[@woodknack1]

Is that tractor a Kioti 2510HST? LOL I have the same tractor.

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Good eye! Minus the HST. It’s a CX2510 👍

[@woodknack1]

@@HanbleceyaRanch Had any problems with it? My safety module went in mine around the first 50hrs. Ive got about 96 hours on it now and no other issues. Though I don't like all the safety switches. I have a grapple and a bucket and pallet forks and a backhoe with mine. Thinking about getting a chipper this years.

[@TomTammyOffGridHomestead]

You do take down or light the flag at night?

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

We have a light at the top of the pole. 👍

[@peggyowen3386]

Is a dog bomb just dog poop??

[@HanbleceyaRanch]

Yes…just sounds nicer!🤣