Just When I thought the Dangerous part was DONE! Installing Collar Ties on the Post and Beam Barn

Just When I thought the Dangerous part was DONE! Installing Collar Ties on the Post and Beam Barn
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I was born and raised 20 minutes from Boston, MA. At the age of 17, I was diagnosed with Anxiety. My personal experience with the prescribed medication was NOT POSITIVE. So I decided to find better way. I didn't know it at the time but, that was the BEGINNING for me! I have been “FINDING A BETTER WAY” in all areas in my life ever since. Better ways of how to create a modern homestead affordably, and a better way to provide my family with healthy foods, and so….. much MORE!
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[@brendasas8440]

Olivia was so cute holding the 🌂 umbrella over Pluto! And Pluto just soaked it right up by walking so gently right next to her. That was precious 💚🐕🐾🐾

[@debraajohnsondaj]

Al....you always say "thank you for coming along with us on our journey" I say "thank you for taking me along with you on your journey" have a blessed day!!!

[@sarahjane9008]

Olivia walking in the rain and covering the dog with the umbrella at the end just melted my heart. Olivia...you have such a sweet kind heart with animals!🐶💗

[@stellajeffrey647]

Well the barn is looking great! Aww..Olivia at the end holding the umbrella over Pluto....really lovely 😊💞

[@ralphmills7322]

Barn is going up fast. It is very satisfying to see piles of lumber turn into a building! I didn't see Figaro today so it had to rain "A day without Figaro is a day without sunshine!" He is turning into a fair weather cat. Once the barn is built I'm sure he'll take it over!

[@victoriouspauper8495]

WATCHING THIS VIDEO TODAY .... IS MY ANSWER ..... FOR MY CONCERNS RELAYED TO YOU YESTERDAY !! HA HA !! NICE !! GOOD TO WATCH IT GOING UP SO "EASY" .... AS I DON'T BREAK A SWEAT "WATCHING" .... YOU MIGHT MISS THIS WHEN DONE !! GREAT JOB, AL ..... I'M LIKING THAT !!!!

[@kflan3342]

WOW! So close to the 100K. I find it so encouraging looking back in the two years I have watched you and your family. No only do you have all the wonderful footage of your daughter, but such a source of encouragement when disappointment and discouragement creeps into your thoughts. You have made such amazing progress on your homestead.

[@Ricky376]

Getting nervious watching you walk on the scaffold. Doing a great job.

[@megapixal1]

would of be better if he had a safety harness on

[@lindacummings6921]

This was better than a 'thriller' movie, Al. I was on pins and needles watching you working so high with very little safety net below you. I will be so happy when you are finished with this roof. Excellent work as usual.

[@nancylitton390]

Man!!! Hanging around with the goats...their sure footedness (?) Must have wore off on you. The barn is looking more and more like a barn..GREAT JOB!!! God bless

[@davidjohnston1971]

Barn is coming along nice Al. That's a lot of work for one person. Efficiency and organization can save a lot of work. Your blue rolling scaffold is also called staging as it can be used to stage materials to improve work flow. I notice you stage your materials lengthwise on your walk planks which limits how much you can stage before you have to climb down to get more. For instance your collar ties could all have been staged perpendicular across your walk planks at one end. This way you could have staged all of your ties at one time, have them out of the way for walking yet handy for installation. That would have saved how many trips up and down to restage? Same with the transom pieces. You had enough walk plank sticking out past the end of your scaffold frames that you could have staged your long pieces across the planks parallel to the end of the barn. This would not compromise the stability of your walk planks and you wouldn't have to struggle getting them up in place. Bend over, pick them up as they are already in the correct orientation to set in place. Additionally an extra walk plank staged on the second rung of your scaffold would give you someplace higher to put your nail gun, nails, screws, hammer etc. so you wouldn't have to be bending down as far and would have all of that within easy reach. Don't mean any of this as a criticism. Just an old carpenter offering some advice as you go forward with your barn project. Working on scaffolding is dangerous enough as it is. Learning how to use it to stage your materials more efficiently increases the safety factor and reduces the labor. My feet hurt just from watching you as I found myself curling my toes trying to wrap them around the work planks for you. LOL You're doing a great job and this barn is going to be a huge asset on your farm. Doing it more efficiently and perhaps you won't be as broken down in body as I am in my later years. Great skills to have but they are hard on your body in the long haul. Hope this helps.

[@suzisaintjames]

I'm glad that yellow staging is yours. It will come in handy for loading hay bales into the loft. ❤🌅🌵

[@judygagnon3553]

Love watching your barn come together so nicely. You are doing a great job! Olivia is so cute and quick on her feet in dealing with her daddy. She seems to have a very positive outlook..cudos to mom and dad.

[@genevievegreene1595]

I know you're fine otherwise it wouldn't be posted but geez you give me high blood pressure climbing around up there! Be safe Al.

[@stan3198]

Josh over at Stoney Ridge sent me over here !!! Good on him helping out to get you to 100k. Great community !!!

[@dannyshupp5878]

Good job Olivia on the drone footage

[@inglis7086]

Goodness me Al I did not realise you were training for Cirque Du Soleil - well done Olivia great drone driver for Dad

[@garyfeltus9801]

The barn is looking awesome. You say that we are blessing to you. You are blessing to me. Because I get to be with you and your family. Evan if a short time. Thanks for all the videos.

[@elizabethchetwood1916]

Lord have mercy! I'll be glad when the high wire work is completed and you have both feet firmly on terra firma!

[@rhondakarol6664]

Wow Stoney Ridge Farmer helped you reach 100 thousand subscribers. Awesome so happy for Lumnah Acres. You all are awesome and I love ❤️ CWC!

[@tracycollins5272]

Olivia is a perfect and seamless drone flyer!!

[@hardcorvancour]

Good morning Al you look as Nimble as Figaro on top of that Barn thanks for sharing ❤ .

[@Lizuhxd]

MORNING !! Everyone 😊

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Wow GREAT JOB!!! So glad that part is done and you are so very organized with safety as your first priority. Praise God.

[@melindalewingellis1923]

Al your channel and Out in the Country are my very favorites to watch. You do things correctly and your homestead is tidy and well cared for. It’s a pleasure to watch. You and Gina are raising Livie so well. Good job buddy from a devoted subscriber.

[@sharibushnell190]

Wow coming along so far barn looking good. And wow 22 eggs thats a good days work for them. Have a blessed weekend .

[@mountainviews5025]

Gotta tell ya my friend you are doing a amazing Job on the barn

[@nicolecastle2438]

Al, I have a full size rooster that tries to (and has successfully) flogged a few people including myself. I have learned that I have to stand my ground and show dominance towards him when he gets in the mood to flog. Two ways of doing that have been to walk towards him, when he lunges to flog, (a.) push him away with your hand, keeping your palm opened. (b.) immediately before or after he flogs, push his chest to the ground and hold him in place for a moment. Do these together until he walks away. Roosters flog to show dominance. You have show the dominance back. Too many beautiful roosters go to freezer camp because they are doing their job and being “the alpha man”. It takes time, but teaching your family to do this as well will help. I have noticed that mine flogs when someone new enters his territory. I have to “re-train him. It only takes a few “trainings” to knock him out of his dominance. Never walk away from a flogging rooster. Stand your ground and walk towards them. If they flog from behind, turn towards the bird, stand your ground, walk to him, push him away and do (a) and (b) above.

[@judygagnon3553]

Excellent advice!

[@SA-ho2nw]

I don't want to see Moose in the crock pot. Hope Al takes your advice. 😉

[@ka6148]

Chicken stew sounds nice

[@anthonystubblefield4987]

And not to leave you out I'm very impressed with your building skills!!! I'm amazed at how much your doing by yourself! Would never have thought one man could do what you have done!!!!!!!!

[@thelazyj8658]

“The roof leaks, Olivia!” lol. Lovin these barn videos, can’t believe how quickly it’s come together, it’s looking like a barn now!

[@robertlafollette8931]

Al you are doing a good job. Stay safe and have a great weekend.

[@PaulaJoDavis]

Lookit that egg count! The chickens approve of your work too! Excellent job on that beautiful barn. What a blessing to have found it on line and be able to build it mostly by yourself. Stay safe and Blessings from NE Missouri!

[@mintysingularity]

"Stop being afraid of what can go wrong and start being excited by what could go right."

[@LumnahAcres]

I love that saying

[@mintysingularity]

@@LumnahAcres saw it on your phone.

[@osmadchlo]

@@mintysingularity hahahahaha! Love it!

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Goood morning Al and family. Flair gave you another shout out while prepping his chicken feeders and waterers.

[@LumnahAcres]

I’m looking forward to seeing what he gets for chickens

[@SMichaelDeHart]

@@LumnahAcres I am as well. He asked for comments on what breed to get, I commented that he should seek some guidance from you.

[@richardshaw3094]

Just found your channel a couple days ago. I really enjoy it. Thank you for sharing your journey

[@shirleymoore6902]

Good mornin from Pennsylvania. Barn looking good stay safe Al and the babies are getting so big😊

[@cherylemaybury2540]

My granddaughter is hooked on watching you too so she subscribed. She was watching with me but got sick of waiting on me so she put you on her own laptop. She loves animals and loves how well you care for yours.

[@norlasuk6717]

Good morning y'all ! hope everyone is happy today 😊 Barn looking good every day Al😃

[@tishlamb13]

I know how excited you are when you see the results of your work. My husband does woodworking and it's so satisfying when you see the end results.. always know we pray for you when you're up so high. Lol

[@CCRider5312]

Awesome 👏 I Love this barn building stuff!!!! U could make these building videos a Hour long & id watch them, love this stuff. If you worried about nail holes put wood putty in them AL. 👍

[@jenliford6298]

Wow..that barn is going to be beautiful!! We need a Lumnah Acres playlist and cookbook!!

[@carolkimbell5174]

100K subscribers! So awesome!

[@tinabrenner6656]

So impressed!! It just amazes me your doing all of this alone and moving right along. Wish my husband could still work like this.

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Well done 👍🏾 young man! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@audreyabdo7719]

OMG!!! Congrats to The Lumnah Homestead! You did it! You made 💯K ! So proud of you!

[@terijean6351]

Good job trying to give us the Willie's! Aww Olivia was sharing her umbrella with Pluto! 😊

[@karenrn6173]

Checking back in to see your channel get 100k today. Al you've worked so hard on your homestead and yt channel-- the silver play button will be in the mail Monday!!!

[@rhondallyons9842]

Looking good! Great job Olivia with helping! Praying for your safety. 😊

[@brendalawrence6732]

You are making great progress with the barn Al, it is looking great. I'm glad Olivia is around when you are up high like that as you never know what could happen, hopefully nothing ever, but always good to have someone there with you. 22 eggs is amazing!!!! Have a wonderful weekend to you and your family.

[@jerryjerry2561]

Love your channel. It's better than the diy and home shows on television. Very down to earth and homey. I'm hooked on it now. Thank you.

[@ByThelakeFL]

Man, it sure is fun to watch you and your family as well as your farm grow. I have to give you lots of credit for building the barn all by yourself. I don’t know if I would have done that alone. Also watching Stoney Ridge this morning boosting subscribers and that is what it’s all about; people helping each other.

[@MissMellyVee]

Al, you are doing an amazing job with that barn! Loving the greenness everywhere and watching hope being a little assertive was a surprise! and looks like Little P is taking dining tips from the delightful pigs 🐽 🌼🌿Hope the sweetest Goat ever🌿🌼

[@dorykoszewski3162]

Congrats on 100K. it's well deserved. You're a great family and I love your videos. You quack me up.

[@Steve-ps6qw]

I love seeing the daily project. It shows all of us that we can do this too, thanks!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Looking good Al! Thanks for sharing this with us! Now I want one!!

[@kiwimacscottish6759]

Good morning! As of 6:10am on Saturday morning only 550 more subscribers to go. 🇨🇦

[@LumnahAcres]

Woot woot!

[@recoveringsoul755]

He is already over 100k subs, just a few hours later

[@AfterTheRains]

Livvy that was sweet of you to cover Pluto with your umbrella when she walked calmly beside you.

[@PlanetMojo]

I have a new routine these days where I watch your video early in the morning while planning what I need to get done on my own build. Nice way to start the day! You are already way past me. I still have a wall to go up today...

[@joolzmac1]

Thoroughly enjoying watching The Barn that Al Built!

[@billkweiser1688]

Looking great, the barn will be done before you know it. Great job.

[@LarryTait1]

Nice old level. Those Baker rolling scaffolds are the Best. They even set up on stairs! That they roll well is testament to your well done slab!!👍

[@stellajeffrey647]

“CONGRATULATIONS” 100,000. You deserve it!!! 😊💞

[@ronnievuono1371]

Great job Al! I got my husband now watching you too. Making us nervous and amazed at your building skills. Don't you have a family member or friends who should have helped you out. How about your Church? You're getting it done, though. Stay safe. Prayers!

[@justusthreeroses]

New Hampshire we call them "swing flies" you can always tell when there around because everybody is always swinging!

[@cherylwilliams81]

Nice to see Olivia’s support! Hope you have a great weekend!💕

[@salliebeard1899]

Thank you for sharing. Your family is a blessing to us. You guys are so positive, and loving, and so willing to share with us. Pay it forward viewers....keep sharing to move them over the hump....Al has worked so hard, but loving every minute.. Al " I LIKE IT", I Love it...hugs to All

[@joaomourato3395]

Gooood moooorning Lumnah’s family. Regards from Lisbon/Portugal ;)

[@HarborHon1]

Was a true nail biter this time, but you conquered it. I enjoy watching the barn take shape. Blessings to you and your family.

[@malcolmgodden1732]

i wish i could get a barn kit like that in the UK. the very best i have seen.

[@sandynorlock4056]

Al your barn is looking great your doing a fantastic job.

[@lindasoaft9303]

Excellent vlog Al! You are a skilled carpenter! Enjoy watching your achievements and stories.

[@wandaallen3971]

Congratulations you made it 100 thousand subscribers thank you Stoney Ridge Farmer 👩‍🌾

[@tinajackson944]

Was wondering if you ever take a break? You are a workaholic my friend. I admire you so much!!😇

[@billherrick3569]

1K to go Al; good for you. Love the barn build so far.

[@mikozuna]

You should build Pluto & Tanner a doghouse with the leftover wood from the Barn.

[@chrisis9030]

You shouldn't tell him what to do.

[@smileytow1925]

Great idea, but they seem to be inside dogs.

[@zenith3556]

A big OK . You did it 100K with a little bit of help from all your supporters I watched all Saturday night as the count went up to 100K .

[@hapnewsom9217]

Funny morning! I was watching your video...when Stoney Ridge Farmer came on with a live stream....and there you were as well!! Hope you LEAP over that 100K mark today amigo!!

[@joycemurphy4702]

great barn build!!!!!!! i watch you each morning when you do a video and i am so glad to see you do so much for your homestead. you have a beautiful family, pets, and animals and keep up the great work.

[@recoveringsoul755]

I'm so glad you got more scaffolding. That one little one did a good job, but much easier with more so you don't have to climb up and down all the time

[@ValkyAndDraig]

Good middle of the night from Arizona! We love your channel, but no one more than our cat, Willow. Some day I’ll get a picture and share it with you on your Facebook page! Have a great, safe weekend!

[@jeffperry9274]

Look for the hen with white ear lobes she is your whit egg layer.

[@victoriahanke1990]

I am so glad the weather is cooperating for you. Goodness, you are making amazing progress! But, I know I sound like a broken record, I pray you are resting your body! Lol! Take care! Love and Blessings to the family. ♥️🙏☺️🕊🌞

[@lillymaypatterson6375]

You did a great job putting this together, the barn & farm & video. I am totally enjoying the series. Thank you.

[@CCRider5312]

You guys Quack me up 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love it !!!!

[@brownskin99]

It’s amazing how one ☝️ person 👷🏼‍♂️ Can build some that it would take 100 men/women to build. Keep up the good work. Anything is possible 💯

[@amandasebastian8609]

Good morning Al. I can't believe how fast your getting that barn together. You make me nerves walking on those two bords to nail the front on I had to close my eyes for a little lol. Have a great weekend and God bless you and your family.

[@doreleimcmillan7924]

Beautiful ferns in the pig pen. Pull a couple up and put them in stone wall. I would help you if I could💚

[@paulaboynton8299]

It's a giant puzzle. And you know what you're doing. Impressive.

[@williamlewis3965]

hey Al don't worry about those nails on the collar ties. I can't see them from my house. har har It's looking good so far. When it's done you need to pick a place for all of you to sign it up in the rafters.

[@ConnieDAgostino]

It's now 12 PM Central Time. It's getting closer to your 100k subscribers. Less than 200 to go! Congrats Al, Gina & Olivia!

[@margaretbedwell58]

Great job today...sorry you got rained out. Have a nice week end and have a Blessed day.

[@TheTinkerersWife]

Beautiful structure you have there. Made me wanna take a step back when you looked down over the edge in that one shot.

[@sandybeach4751]

Yay 100,000 subscribers congratulations, you have such awesome content on your channel, always something interesting. Our grandsons love watching all the machines and animals. Lovely to have such a safe channel that we can all watch together. You will have 200,000 in no time.

[@janiceaucoin1435]

Lumnah Acres and Hickory Ridge Homestead getting it done. Congrats on 100K , and thanks for the awesome videos!

[@joycegoff720]

It's looking so nice, can't wait to see it finished.

[@lynnlopez3274]

Olivia sharing her umbrella with Pluto!

[@blueyzsf]

Making great progress on the barn! Boy you guys get a lot of rain, is that typical? Thanks for sharing!! 199 more to go @9.35am pst!!!

[@susansollee1839]

I’ve been catching up on older vlogs. I came to your farm with Hope. I actually got anxiety watching this one. Took two sittings to finish. You work so hard! It doesn’t seem to bother you, but it stressed me out! I really enjoy your vlogs so I guess I better toughen up. 👍🏻🌻💕🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@susieq7552]

This barn is really taking shape, everything is looking great and your measurements are on the money. Maybe Millie the crazy white chicken is sneaking in and laying the white eggs, she's been over there a lot lately. Olivia does a good job with the drone and camera. Thanks for sharing.

[@HonoraryKiwi123]

Awesome Al,really awesome,its getting to be a real pleasure watching your p[rogress and daily homestead routine,cant belive you got 22 eggs today from NYC!!!!!!!....keep em coming bud and well done