Jeff's Review of the Past Four Years

[@IowaKim]

What a nice wholesome and heartwarming video. Looks like fresh air and projects are the best medicine!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you. I know it helps.

[@crmark21]

God Bless You Jeff. Thank you for your videos.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks. Means a lot to me! I never liked talking about what I've been through.

[@crmark21]

@@BackyardBirdsUS I've had a recent injury, and at times it is both mentally and physically debilitating, but Im able to overcome it, thankfully. Life is very tough, but I Thank God every day.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thinking of you. Know that i care.

[@esthersanchez2264]

Amazing how U were able to accomplish so much in spite of the limits the health challenges imposed on U. Thank U for this wonderful inspiring video.😁💚🐱sounds like U deserve🐈 all the comforting company your cat Coco can offer.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks. Coco is laying on my lap purring. Pets are wonderful.

[@franciswarnock8977]

You are nothing short of amazing, Jeff. Wow. Just, wow. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

You are giving me a big head! I do love what i do and hope others do the same!

[@mr.musteradman]

I am currently in the process of transforming my family farm to be full of native wildlife and plants as well as attempting to make an Orchard, and I can wholeheartedly say you, sir, are an inspiration and incredibly helpful.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

We are two peas in a pod. I hope to make a video highlighting the orchard. I think it will be of interest to people.

[@warrenwillis4053]

Thanks for the video update, take care and be careful.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks

[@ThereIsNoLord]

You're the best, Jeff!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks for much!

[@robertdemers5125]

Hi Jeff, I enjoy your videos. I know from your older videos you were having problems and then you stopped posting. I had done some updates on my account and lost all my subs. I just happened to see this update. Glad your back and I hope your health will continue to improve.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you. It's been nice to be able to make videos and so other things. My vision is still messed up but I'm working on improving it through exercises. Sorry you lost your subs. These you tube channels are so much work.

[@kdtoyou]

You've been busy Jeff - great restoration work. Enjoyed all the info - interesting!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Makes me feel better about all the work.

[@jamesmorrissey5604]

Hi Jeff, I'm sorry about your accident. This was the first I heard about it. I haven't talked to anyone at the Kansas Native Plant Society in a long time. It seems like you are doing well in spite of it! I see you decided the mattock was the best tool to remove bush honeysuckle. I haven't been down to the area we cleared along the Shunganunga since you were here. I'm almost afraid to go down there because it may have all come back. I am impressed with all you have been able to accomplish up in SD. Stay well!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

You should go there and check on it. I think it's still clear but could likely use a work day. I use my mattock all the time. Are you the one that introduced it to me. I think you are!

[@jamesmorrissey5604]

@@BackyardBirdsUS Yeah, I need to go down there and see. I am the one who introduced the mattock to you

[@carlasadler2674]

I'm thankful I stumbled upon your channel. You are an inspiration. I look forward to seeing all your videos and keeping up with your projects in the future!!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you so much. Sometimes I get discouraged so reading this energizes me to keep up the battle. I often see the fruits of my labor but also see all of the problems I'm trying to rectify. Your comment is inspiring.

[@cumastercuonline]

May the year ahead bring you more new discoveries and improved health, my friend!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks Karen. I'm hopeful.

[@mancavegamingandgardening9901]

Great to see you in good health and still releasing great nature videos. All the best wishes for a great 2023!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks. I am hoping this year is my last struggle. I've come a long ways.

[@tbezesky]

Glad to know you, and it’s good see you’re doing all this Great work! You have extensive knowledge in the natural world, I admire that very much! So cool that you found a home involving your origins, and that you are bringing back it’s grandeur and beyond! I’m well too, enjoying the creative life, big lake, and a lap cat by my side! She helps get me through, I can certainly relate! Bella and I salute your work! I loved hearing all about it! Take care!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks Tracy. So good to hear from you. Tell your kitty hello.

[@kenhavener6859]

Hi Jeff! Thank you for the update. I am sorry you have had the challenge with your brain accident but you sound like you are doing well. What a journey. I really enjoyed the video... very interesting. We still get to SD on occassion. Maybe we can pay you a visit. Would love to see you. God Bless and take care of yourself! .........helen

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Aww Helen. You really are the best person in the whole world. Thank you. I think of you often.

[@ummm8511]

❤❤❤

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you!

[@kylelewis9377]

Jeff I’m truly amazed you got all that accomplished in such a short time. Really makes me want to get out there and knock off the rest of the honeysuckles I’ve been ignoring. Which nursery did you go with if you don’t mind me asking?

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Much of the honeysuckle is growing back from root sprouts. I never had that happen much with maackii but think this is tatarica. The nursery was excellent. Great prices and great tree selection. Had to look it up. Reeseville ridge nursery. I highly recommend them.

[@carolinechronowski6080]

Great video! Glad you are well. I love your channel and have learned so much from it. Do you have any bluebird nest boxes at your new house?

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I do have bluebird boxes but usually only get one pair but get multiple pairs of tree swallows which I like so much, I also get tons of house wrens. Like one in every box by late season. But I love them too. Thank you for watching.

[@bioprofsd4198]

It sounds like you've been busy

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Always busy and always more to do