Winter in the Cottage I Snow, Storms & Blackouts

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks for watching 😊 looking forward to sharing our Scottish adventures!

[@JamesDuffield1]

I very rarely comment on videos, but I wanted to say how brilliant yours and your whole channel is. Your cinematography and story-telling is brilliant and create the most beautiful pictures of rural life. Your videos are really great for unwinding after a hectic day. I wish you all the best on your KZbin journey!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you so much, that's really insisting to read 🙂 we're can sometimes second guess getting the balance right in videos of the different elements. Really glad you liked the videos 😁

[@glgardener4972]

I very much enjoy the Lake District. My time to visit is in July.....You have such a beautiful country.

[@LincolnGreenUK]

Your vlogs are a thing of beauty, thank you.

[@hannahcampanelli4330]

Just found your channel and it’s so beautiful where you live! It definitely makes me want to pull my bike out and explore the National Park near me more! Absolutely love the cinematography and positive attitude too!

[@andrewharris1837]

Wow,movie makers in the making 😅 lovely job guys😊

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you 😁🚲

[@tertiasom1]

Thank you for sharing…in the country..see so much more further…suburbs not much….love the cosy cottage environment with the wood burner …

[@fionavickers7946]

Beautifully shot as always. Lovely to see the little ones cuddling up 😻😻

[@Harris70-70]

Lovely footage of the Cumbrian fells in the snow . Know all about the snow then the storm ( living not far away ) very close to us there were floods again too ! The two cats are absolutely beautiful and I bet they were glad to be snuggled up by the fire with you two in that storm ! Look forward to seeing what you get up to in Scotland !

[@joshandsarahride]

The snow really adds a new beautiful dynamic to the landscape doesn't it. Sorry to hear you had floods! Hope there wasn't too much damage? Yes they were very glad to be inside. I thought they might be a bit more excited to explore their first snow, but no, they decided the fire was more inviting 😅

[@brianstevenson4529]

Amazing video you guys , some challenges with the weather but you took it and had fun , thanks again looking forward to the next 👍😀

[@North_side_cargo]

Beautifully put together footage. This really is living. So inspiring, thank you 😘

[@veronicashipley9123]

Hello Again ☺. After I commented recently (re losing my beloved husband) you asked the names of my Kits, so it was lovely to be introduced to your fur babies, thank you. THEY are just so beautiful and they will come around to trusting you. We were once cycling in the snow in the 70s when one of our friends disappeared! When we went back to look for him, he had fallen asleep, we think form exhaustion, and we found him in a snow drift 🤣. Love and Light to you both and the Kits 🐱🐱🐾. Take care of each other xx

[@joshandsarahride]

Hello again 👋 yes they are slowly coming around, they've become so much more settled compared to when we first brought them in. That sounds like a scary situation with your friend! Luckily you found him! Sounds like you and your husband had a real life of adventure. This snow must seem so meagre in comparison to what you had in the 70s. All the best 🙂

[@veronicashipley9123]

@@joshandsarahride Thank you for taking the time to reply. Yes, we had some fun, wonderful memories. Imbolc and the light is returning. Love & Blessings to you both and the Kits 🐾 xx

[@markroberts3051]

Such a beautiful way of life, brilliant viewing 👏 👏

[@maxinerobson5336]

Lovely to watch your snowy adventures. Cute kitties! I also adopted a feral cat when I lived overseas many years ago. It was a long old process that involved many tins of tuna. So rewarding though when you finally crack it. Great that there are two of them so they have company; one would assume it would be less scary for them. Sending the warmest of wishes to you both ❤

[@soniaalton5656]

What an amazing video. You captured the beauty of winter.❤

[@shirleygroves8139]

Thank goodness the kittens found you both. Your simplicity of life seems wonderful but a bit cold . But so cozy with the wood burner . Love yr videos.

[@joshandsarahride]

Yes after their mum was hit by a car we really felt we had to take them in. They have very quickly become accustomed to the luxuries of indoor living 😅 thank you!

[@beeheart6324]

oh my gosh you guys are so positive! You are lighting up the world around you with your smiles and positivity: thank you sooo much!!! Here in Ireland's West we also had some pretty strong gusts and still do (even today it was pretty wild here). I look forward to your time in Scotland that you'll share with us. Good luck and loads of fun!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks so much 😁 you folks must've had some really crazy winds? Hope its been fun to observe the strong winds and they've not caused too mush damage. All the best 😊

[@alethearobinson8132]

This is your best video to date. You really captured the cold and the WIND🌬❄️❄️ I think some ice spikes for your boots would come in handy. I always enjoyed the times our power would go out. The wood stove provided heat and a marvelous place to cook and gather around. Cheers 🌞🚴‍♀️🖖

[@joshandsarahride]

Wow thanks so much 😁 yes we thought on this walk ice spikes might be needed, especially if we get more ice. Yes it felt very cosy having the stove as the heat and food source 🔥

[@elizaann1888]

Thank you for sharing things I will never experience or have the opportunity to see now I'm getting on. So beautifully produced, your happiness is infectious! Keep safe and warm til the next time. ♥🚴🚴‍♂♥

[@ashleyfrancis2903]

The quality of your videos has improved so much since you started this channel. You are shooting some really beautiful stuff, and you’ve nailed the art of story telling, not just from the shots, but the narrative over the top. You also seem like beautiful people and a really loved up couple. You inspire my wife and I to continue our own adventures. ❤

[@chrisballUKtoNZ]

the best storytellers are the ones that dont need to tell the story, let the footage do the talking.

[@joshandsarahride]

Wow this was really inspiring to read, thank you 😁 it's a constant learning curve and we're always trying to improve so thank you for the support. We're hoping to keep creating and improving 📽

[@joshandsarahride]

​@chrisballUKtoNZ curious to know if you think we have that balance right or if there should be more footage doing the talking? 🤔

[@chrisballUKtoNZ]

​@joshandsarahride personally I like the footage to tell the story, feel that really brings out the true storyteller of the creator. Narration just sounds too scripted, words thought about too much to emphasize what I can already see. When you guys chat on camera it's not scripted (I presume) it's natural conversation, unscripted thoughts. Your storytelling has improved so much since the first few videos I watched on the channel. Now the quality has improved so much i think minimal narration is needed.

[@alisondoughty2194]

Amazing vlog.You are so brave.Not long until spring.Looking forward to seeing your area in springtime and all the wild flowers and new lambs.🎉😀

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you 🙂 yes we already have snowdrops out in abundance and daffodils on the way 🌼

[@kyrastuart1920]

I really enjoy watching your adventures. The snow day landscape was stunning and desolate at the same time. I am happy the kittens were inside for the at home bothy experience during the power outage. We have a semi feral cat as well, and it’s wonderful when they trust you

[@joshandsarahride]

Stunning and desolate describes it well ❄️yes I think they were very happy too 😅 how old are yours? How are they with being stroked? These two arw coming around but don't love being stroked quite yet 🐈‍⬛️

[@meglange3595]

How very beautiful 😊. Those winds were insane but lovely to see you having so much fun with the weather. Take care. 🥰♥️

[@kaykatnissg7812]

Such breath-taking scenery. Glad you two weathered the storm. How is your shower water heated when the power goes out? Nice to see the cats are cozy & toasty by the fire. Stay warm!

[@dianepaulin5324]

The overall quality of your video's never disappoint! So looking forward to your birthday video from Scotland! Happy Birthday Josh 🎉

[@BenLuis732]

OMG, you both are perfect, perfect home, so good together. Love your house and I dream about living the life you both do. To just disconnect and appreciate nature and your surroundings. Honestly, great work on the vids. Thank you so much

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you so much 😊

[@perfumebottle1902]

I love your lifrstyle... What great memories you'll have of these wonderful times. ❤

[@irishussong8197]

Dear Sarah and Josh! What an exciting and beautiful video full with adventures and great nature scenes, your filming and photos are incredible! Also love those two cute kittens😻😻! I wish you a great time in Scotland, stay safe! Cheers from Iris from southwest Germany 🙋‍♀️👋🤗🤩

[@JenniferSmith-zt2qo]

I discovered your Channel about 2 months ago and absolutely love watching your videos! This has become the channel I wait patiently for each new video. I get really excited to see your new adventures as it helps my city weary brain visualize the life I'd rather be living in the country!! Take care!! ❤

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks so much 🙂 really glad you found us and happy to hear the videos feel calming. That's really the stories we like to create with a focus on nature and going slow 🐌

[@trishgibbons8726]

You are the best visual, and verbal story tellers guys.....Thank you so much for sharing xx

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you😁

[@famousgrouse1966]

Power off, log burner, candles and cooking stove on, topped off with strumming the guitar, pure happiness in one room. You are so right though, it takes a bit of adversity to take stock and slow down a bit. Like you, I wish it would snow a bit more. Great video again both.

[@joshandsarahride]

It was a very peaceful night 🌙 the snow kind of forces us to I think. I know snow can have its difficulties, but it can really transform a landscape into a beautiful new place to explore ❄️

[@teresahowell7840]

Such a beautiful narrative to accompany your video. A joy to watch!

[@FrugalMrB]

I've been past the Lingy Hut after it had been vandalised - as you say total mindlessness. It's very remote and not accessible by road, so I couldn't understand why someone would take the trouble to walk there specifically to vandalise it.

[@LynnB_Ky]

Oh we loved watching this, what an adventure in the snow and no matter what, you are always smiling and cheerful. I love sitting in candle light, it's so therapeutic. Thank you for sharing. We always look forward to your films 💕

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you so much 😁 really glad you enjoy the videos!

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Such a beautiful vlog. Excellent photography. You capture the snowy landscape so well. The kittens are lovely. They look very happy and content.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you 🙂 yes I thought they might be a bit more interested in their fire glimpse of snow but they found the log burner much more alluring 🔥

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

I've seen incredible videos of cyclists picking up kittens and cats, and now these cats travel with them on their bikes. Now their inseparable. I bet people will love to see kittys progress as well. Snow wind like that is daily here in Ontario Canada. ❤

[@joshandsarahride]

Yes, it's a beautiful connection. Not sure how these two would fair on a round the world trip. They don't like going out if there's a but of wind let alone the cold or snow! 😅

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

@joshandsarahride 🤣 Yes, they are all different, aren't they . Some don't mind ,but they've probably been on the bike from a small age. Definitely not a round the world trip . We had mild weather here last week, this mornin it's chilly . Have a great day, guys.XO I love how you've given them a home.

[@andypotts8062]

A brilliant video shot in your own superb style..great adventure in the snow though must have been difficult riding on those frozen roads. Excellent background music, so so relaxing...Once again this was a brilliant video, best wishes and many thanks.

[@mazziev156]

I was actually sad that I was called down South and missed it all. This is such a beautiful story of that time. My daughter has 3 feral cats and they are the soppiest ever now, although never stop eating 😂. Take care you two. 🥰 Scotland awaits.😮

[@madelineharris-k2r]

So lovely watching! ❤

[@Paintspotsandpaper]

Looks incredible, I could do with a cottage like yours, away from everything and by the cosy firelight! Thankyou so much for sharing and giving me a little break from reality, although I know it’s your reality! Take care xx

[@nevermind6351]

Your good folk, nice upload. The daffodils maybe a sign of the season to come.

[@ClareLopez-e1k]

Hi Josh & Sarah so lovely to see you having a happy windy day. Missed you!! Looking forward to your Scotland trip. take care of each other!! . 🚲 🚲 🙂

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you 😁

[@benbainbridge]

can't wait for the next one thanks for sharing

[@GeorginaNZ011]

Another absolutely brilliant video from you both! I am always so enthralled by your story-telling and the imagery you share of the landscape and the weather really does truly capture the sense of the place - I feel as if I am there myself! I love the coziness of storms and how being indoors during one really does offer such a great opportunity to slow down and simplify and just sit back in awe of the power of mother nature. Really look forward to your Scottish adventure!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you so so much! Yes I completely agree that it can feel very cosy and force you to slow down when a storm is bellowing outside 💨 thank you!

[@sameenaarr9595]

Your channel is amazing and each video gets better and better! I wish to be this happy and positive about everything in life. I remember being anxious and worried about the snow and winds and how hard it’ll be to go about daily life outside etc, but to watch you guys be so joyful and making the most of it no matter what is truly inspiring. Thank you for another brilliant video 🤍

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks so much 😁 although at times it can be tough, living in a rainy and sometimes cold climate means we've really learnt to embrace the beauty of all weather conditions. And it makes home feel that much warmer after a chilly day in the hills. Do you find you're gaining confidence in the snow and cold?

[@subharajsengupta7499]

Candid! Keep riding guys

[@noreenboland1204]

Magical like Narnia❤❤❤

[@simonwiltshire]

That looked like fun! Nice snug and cosey place you've made to live in there, cheers for the videos love them, have fun.

[@Karl-p6h]

You guys really have got this channel nailed down! Love the content and really enjoy the calming commentary/narration throughout each video it really does help after a stressful day. Also I can’t lie I’m jealous of those two cats and with the persistence your showing they’ll eventually accept you like all cats it’s always on their terms. It’s been an odd year so far as we now seem to be going through some really early spring type weather which has confused so many of the gardens I look after but it’s always the best part of the year when snowdrops start to show their faces 😊 can’t wait for the next one and a early happy birthday Josh!!!!

[@joshandsarahride]

Wow thanks so much for your beautiful words 🙂 yes the cats ate slowly coming around, the boy natty, is definately a lot keener on strokes but as you say cats definitely do things at ther own pace. Yes we've got plenty of snowdrops and daffodils too! Thank you for the bday wishes too 😁 all the best

[@Catherine-zq1kb]

Thank you 💛

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Wonderful , thankyou .

[@pauljeremy52]

I cannot help but think that you are missing out on a trick. If you look at your most viewed videos, they centre around your life at the cottage, and what happens there, so an idea for you would be to give us a tour of your cottage, and garden, and your plans for the coming year. Also an Autumn Winter video, to add to the Spring Summer video that you have already aired. Cheers, and good luck!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks fornthe feedback. We have recently put together an autumn video and did a winter one when we first moved in. We will be leaving the cottage in the coming year for a big bike trip so unfortunately not much growing this year 🌱 but hope you'll stick around to see our journey exploring on the bikes 🚲

[@anthonyharris7780]

Not sure if you mentioned the MBA? (Mountain Bothy association If you already have then apologies, but then again it does not hurt to say it again. people can help with maintenance by volunteering , becoming a Maintenance office or donate. There is a web site for contacts. I have never used one myself but probably will in the future. I often wonders how it all worked and it seems the right thing to do and put exchange back in f you do and even if not as it offers a place of shelter and refuge. Cheers.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Beautiful scenery.❤

[@seanjamescameron]

I've just moved to the mountains of Wales to experience the same scenes. All the best.

[@joshandsarahride]

Enjoy 🏡

[@janjeffrey7599]

Well done for making it to the snow and riding out the storm in your cottage. Love the way you promote the simple joys of outdoors fun. Watching this from Lesotho 🇱🇸 , where I live and work now. Here it’s the middle of an African summer but it’s great to watch your videos and remember some of the adventures I’ve had in a British winter. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@fgansell]

Thanks for sharing your adventures, you are such a cute and positive couple, lovely photography and your red door is the ideal background.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks 😁🏡

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

Well done you two ❤

[@timothyewart8160]

Strangely enough, we are staying this weekend in your neck of the woods and had planned to go up to Lingy Hut this Saturday using that very route …. Sadly no snow though. As always love your film, it’s whetted my appetite for sure. I’ll give you a cheery “toot” if I see you out and about. Cheers

[@KateAshworth]

I love everything about these sort of videos! Severe weather is the best, and looks so cosy in your cottage 😋

[@Alvio64]

You know they're expecting bad weather when the bothy is tied down with guy lines

[@jonathandavidpope7812]

Great stuff. Super.

[@eilsmile8732]

Oh you’re both made of stern stuff!!!!!!

[@GoldmineVideoLoot]

Very atmospheric. Cheers guys

[@allisongrundy1599]

Beautiful story telling

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you :)

[@martakasyanov6145]

You are a sparkle od joy !! Big hello from Poland!

[@hattyflame3889]

Two beautiful souls 💗🌷🌻💛

[@delphines792]

Watching your video I forgot for a while that it was Sunday evening and that I had to go to work tomorrow 👍👍

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

I don't know how you manage to ride your bikes on those icy tracks without falling off. But you seem to have perfect balance. That is what I call a stormy week.

[@user-lu8hl3bg4x]

That was great, and snowdrops too. Enjoy Scotland!

[@1RiverWalker]

Hello from North Carolina. I have a small gift card sitting on my desk and I was wondering what to do with it. Wonderful idea to gift the Mountain Bothies huts!

[@joshandsarahride]

A really worthwhile donation. They do so much looking after these special places 🛖

[@gladusb9181]

Love ur vedios

[@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636]

Can’t say I’m terribly impressed with the winds loads of damage but the saddest thing is seeing some of the beautiful ancient trees come down😢 As I couldn’t get anything done this week I spent it introducing my two ex-stud cats to the indoor cats and they are now living a life of luxury with the others. All friends within a few days which is amazing. They could teach humans a few things about getting on. We used to have loads of snow up here so much it used to create good cornices you had to tunnel through on the mountain tops. Still snow but nothing like what it used to be . Used to love coming down off a route in the snow and sliding down on the axes🗻

[@suzannejones6518]

Another enjoyable video 😊 We've had some crazy wind when on top of fells before, although definitely exciting! Enjoy your Scotland trip. And Happy Birthday to Josh! We're planning a trip to the Lakes in April 😁

[@TheCoopsvids]

Nice one guys missed all the fun been on a cruise down in the sun lots of damage here in Scotland snow and powercuts so nice to have missed them looking fwd to the next adventure ..atb Coops

[@chrislonsberry1974]

You’ve certainly had some wild weather there in the UK! We have had our share here in the States. Great visit to the Bothy but how unfortunate that there are those few people who feel they have to destroy everything. I wish we had a system of shelters like that here but I’m afraid they would always be in need of repair because of vandals. You two certainly made the best of the power cuts. I think those of us who camp a lot tend to get through those times better because we do have our camp equipment to fall back on and we can make an adventure out of it. Can’t wait to see what you do in Scotland!

[@maryconnell888]

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[@pjh2599]

Really great content my friend but you've some horrible sound quality in there?

[@iainthompson502]

Happy birthday!

[@maxillin]

😍 ❤

[@bowprin]

Who will feed the cats?

[@joshandsarahride]

We have a cat sitter for when we ho on trips 🐈‍⬛

[@Zent-80]

Who looks after your beautiful cats when you’re travelling ? Ps love your vids

[@themoodyteam]

Who ever looks after cats? A law unto themselves 😻

[@Zent-80]

@@themoodyteamwell to eat I mean, who will keep them warm and feed them?

[@joshandsarahride]

We have a very tolerant cat sitter 🐈‍⬛

[@the_eternal8928]

please make a video of day of life in the cottage.

[@joshandsarahride]

We did kind of cover this in our most recent q&a but always appreciate reccomendations and feedback, thanks

[@Julia-yi1zn]

Such cute cats! But you might consider trying to get them to live inside with you at all times or taking them to a shelter, because outdoor cats can wreak quite a bit of havoc on environments. They kill a lot of wildlife and can really mess up the balance of an ecosystem. They are domesticated animals and become invasive species when left outside.

[@Julia-yi1zn]

??@WilliamsOSmith-nc2tz

[@joshandsarahride]

They do spend most of their Time inside. Despite being born outside they have become very accustomed to indoor life 🐈‍⬛

[@Julia-yi1zn]

@@joshandsarahride 👍

[@gaycha6589]

Do you use special winter tyres on the bikes? Thnx

[@joshandsarahride]

We have 2.25 tyres year round 🚲

[@barbn1211]

I wish you would have stopped the background music during the scenes outdoors in the windstorm. It interferred with conveying the strength of the wind. Just sayin'.

[@Justafonso]

Just stumbled upon your channel, and I’m already a fan, what a great couple of adventurous human beings 🙏🤌 PS: Sarah, it is said by the yogic culture that one should never wear rings in its thumbs, it attracts certain negative energies and things that, usually, because people are unaware, they don’t quite know how to deal with. Thought about sharing it with you, because I noticed you wear them on both of your thumbs 😊🙏