How the Mississippi shantyboats helped build a culture

[@pwb0511]

I love it. This man is not homeless, he has successfully collected practical materials to make his way in life. God bless him and all others out there!maybe the only thing I might do differently is go solar as a alternate power source.

[@anarhasanli878]

Very good noted regarding Solar as alternate power source.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Listen man im thinking about traveling down some rivers and im wondering how big of a boat you need to safely go down these usa rivers without dying or getting eaten by gators

[@KenMabie]

he's not homeless he is indigent ... like a piky, gypsy, or nomad.

[@hannahlowry503]

​@@TheAnnoyingBossYou really only see gators near Florida. I think most everywhere else is probably fine.

[@kathleendavis2008]

For a shantyboat...what an amazingly big conversation!!!! Can't wait for his book to b published!!!

[@ROBINstrawBERRYwine]

It would be interesting to know where Wes and his GF are today(2024)

[@antonioginez2060]

I love that houseboat, so cozy and comfortable. and that dog is cute and adorable. Good companion. Everythind is functional. The man looks contented living in the houseboat with his dog. God bless you Sir.

[@bugbomb8048]

This dude is living my dream ...... keep doing what you’re doing man I wish you nothing but happiness

[@musicglenn]

love it! i know wes from his pre-shantyboat days, and i salute his adventurous spirit!

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

I went from feeling extremely stressed out and negative to just being enwrapped in this dudes story and his boat and the visuals you guys created with your filmmaking. this is top notch !

[@Phyllygirl1]

Great comment!

[@genkiferal7178]

Makes me dream of such a boat and living off the waters of Hawaii.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I think as americans we need to farther develop this riverboat culture. If you could live on tbe river and fload down wkth little fuel and drive back up you could see the crooks and crannies many sill never see and on a boat you could bring things from where you left to where youre going and back. I think rivers are good for cargo at the right times of year

[@markwicker2481]

Wes and his first mate pulled up at our place in Alabama while traveling the Tennessee about 4 years ago. Good conversation and food, a little scotch, warm showers and the next day off again. Everything that is good emanated from their visit. Still does in my memories. Always will.

[@jacobmacleod4054]

This was a gem: "Yeah, everything we did ourselves. The thing is, we don't know anything about anything so like when we want to do a thing we just do a thing...and if it didn't work, we'd redo a thing." Thank you again, Kirsten!

[@evemander1221]

Yeh That was a gold statement 💓

[@romendisr1071]

Wow! Living in a tiny house boat......it is like......I don't know how to explain my feeling... something like freedom, coolest and wonderful. Doing the cooking... sleeping (rocking by the small wave) and you're free to boat everywhere. During rainy (without strong wind) day is a wonderful time (if me). Thank you very much for filming this.

[@rondacorle7920]

When I was a girl, I read all of Lois Lenski's books. One stood out to me: "Houseboat Girl" published in the '40s or '50s. I have never forgotten it. About a 9-year-old girl who lives on the Mississippi with her family on a houseboat. The book talked about the community of boaters along the waterways. I longed to be there. Have had a life-long fascination with boats and water. Definitely a book you should pick up for your research.

[@styxrakash4639]

Thanks for sharing this

[@illinoisgoldpanner]

Let's do it

[@shanebeaudrot777]

The pateen of chosen building materials used is what gives the boat it's characteristic charm. I'd like to live that way some day

[@jimjim]

This used to be a common thing along the bayous of Louisiana. It used to be a rite of passage for a young man to build his own house boat. There's also stories about how these types of rafts used to float down the Mississippi River and be dismantled for its lumber. Parts of the old houses of New Orleans were built this way.

[@planetmartay]

That is so cool!

[@sandybdesignbuckman6852]

The houses were built with barge boards…..the barges would come done the river and be dismantled in New Orleans then the boards would be sold for housing.😊

[@treasureisland3778]

*I like this guy. He does his thing. He's not bothering anyone. He's creative & free spirited. Its all about the basic essentials & dealing with it & not worrying about everyone else's opinion. Mr Simplicity, Good video' Peace* ✌

[@LUCKYB.]

Live amd let live. Some thing. These modern day have gotten.a way. From

[@ВадимЗиганшин-е7ь]

Что вы переживаете? Вас не вакцинировали еще? Скоро нас не будет, и никто никому не жить не помешает.

[@0HARE]

What a lovely, down to earth couple! Their shanty boat is funky, friendly, fascinating, and completely wonderful. Thanks for a great video.

[@janetf23]

Plus, I'd give a thumb up just for their cute dog.

[@antonioginez5994]

agreed. He is a friendly man and he is happy with the way he lives his life.Very peaceful.

[@noybnoygdb1022]

You should build one and live in it.

[@patkeeler6645]

agree!! use a rain barrel = dish water & hand rinse

[@captlarry-3525]

Kirsten is one hell of a short documentary film maker ! And this is one hell of a fine little film.

[@acejames7718]

Hear here!!

[@007myproperty]

This guy makes you want to just lose yourself, and forget about your worries, I don't know how you found him but am glad you did! he reminds us how life can be so simple sometimes, love this dude way of life.

[@louisetaylor6611]

Mikey Anthonisz : Absolutely!

[@bluecollarlit]

This Comment expresses my thoughts; love this video.

[@gwencurry3405]

I think you, JUST DO IT!!

[@gypsypurl5574]

A truly great getaway, like you're in another place and time! That is a happy dog!

[@withastickangrywhiteman2822]

Live in that boat house for 3 days you will cry me a river.

[@FurFeathersandFlowers]

Wow what a refreshing expose on the secret life that so many of us are not privy to. Thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@chrisescobar3979]

Something about that beautiful dog standing on the deck is so peaceful, beautiful but yet filled with sadness. I am sure he loves being so close to his owner in that boat.

[@alfelker]

We have a small dog (Shitzu-Bichon). She lived on our boat for 7 years and used a litter box. Great life for dog, barking at birds occasional seal or duck.

[@gallopingg1]

WHAT A SUPER NICE GUY,AND HE'S GOT A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY TO SHARE THIS VERY INTERESTING LIFE STYLE, GOOD ON THEM, HOPE THEY CARRY ON ENJOYING THEIR GREAT LIFE, MICK FROM UK.

[@wuzgoanon9373]

Simple. Pure. Life. One of the most interesting things I've watched lately.

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

ON A HOUSEBOAT 7 MILES NORTH OF SHAWNEETOWN, ILLINOIS, ON OCTOBER 7TH 1907 MY DAD WAS BORN. HE LIVED ON THAT HOUSEBOAT FOR JUST A FEW YEARS. IT WASN'T THAT MY GRANDMOTHER AND GRANDFATHER WERE POOR BUT THEY LIVED ON THE RIVER BECAUSE THAT WAS WHERE GRANDPA'S JOB WAS. YEARS LATER THEY MOVED INTO A VERY BEAUTIFUL NEW HOUSE THAT MY GRANDFATHER BUILT. DAD SAID HE REMEMBERED THE HOUSEBOAT AND HAD FOND MEMORIES OF LIFE ON THE RIVER. MAYBE THAT WAS ONE OF THE REASONS HE MADE A CAREER OF THE NAVY.

[@briangarrow448]

I grew up on the Pacific northwest coast in a small logging town. Living close to the river, my friends and I played around floating houseboats built with salvaged materials. A simpler time and way of life. Thanks for the post. Brought back memories from my childhood.

[@bobv8219]

Scotia perhaps

[@Wade_Winter]

You're never too old to live on a floating outhouse sir.

[@edwardjones9631]

Brian Garrow ...where out there did you grow up at?

[@helenjackman8984]

The coast is NOT NEAR ANY logging town.

[@heaven-is-real]

didnt they use to float the logs down the river?

[@hermanmunster714]

Floating Hippies, very interesting. Careful in the locks & Happy Floating - Float On.

[@dimasarayan2327]

Got a gre8 voice to listen man,just like doz in storytelling,keeps people motivated to listen,gre8 work on that boat,hope i cud own one and so like what u did,life is short,gotta enjoy it.. Thats freedom man and thats soo cooooollll!!!

[@whatzupLizzy]

This is why I love your channel. You tell stories no one else is telling.

[@claudiastockman8438]

Awesome humble man. He built himself a houseboat. Nothing fancy. He's not about glam and air bnb. It's his home. His getaway....

[@dss9775]

Welcome to the midwest! Lots of really kind people here. Love this story. Looking towards more stories from the people in your future videos. Keep it going. 🙏🏼💕🇺🇸😃 .

[@TBoodro]

I love how honest he is about not knowing how to do anything. =) But he clearly knows how to do something. Thanks for sharing!

[@tronalpha2552]

Hello. I live on an 20 ft catamaran in Australia. I congratulate you sir. You started with a plan ran the mile, crossed over the finnish line, and now sit back and enjoy the lifestyle. If i recall, a gent called mark twain worte huckleberry finn, and mark twain lived and worked the river paddle wheel faiys. sorry for any misspelling. slef tought. please correct me if i made a mistake. Gerard.

[@BearClawAK47]

Probably the 10th time I've watched this video. One of my all time favorites.

[@motherboard424]

Epitome of “off the grid”. I’m in love. Wealth is in the heart not the pocketbook.

[@dahdahdandy3394]

How can anyone dislike this piece?!? What a treat to have a peek into this extremely articulate man's journey from escapism to soulful enlightenment. A true historian.

[@playinragz]

Dah Dah Dandy I hate it! That’s called liberal bums. Look at that idiotic contraption, it’s a eye sore. Not to mention the smell of those losers who have no shower and certainly like stinking.

[@GrieveCreations]

@@playinragz you sound very old and full of regret

[@playinragz]

Venture Media Solutions Is that what you believe when encountering the truth? That’s how you cope with reality? Inspired by a couple who don’t bathe regularly and pan handle for income? Your generation has sunk America to its lowest level. Then your ability to have kids and teach them your fucked up views is the topper. Your sick and your parents are the reason. Move to Canada please!

[@bluecollarlit]

Yes! He is an historian. The way he tells this is so good.

[@GrieveCreations]

@@playinragz I never said I was inspired by them lol. Way to throw me on the "millennial" train. Is that how you cope with your hate, by generalizing? Don't you just love the internet and how it gives you the ability to waste people's time at your finger tips lmao!!! I've been to CA 3 times. They can keep their washroom selves over there. Would never live there, acting like like I haven't paid a shit ton of taxes. Not sales tax either. Glad your back btw, have a good rest of your day.

[@antonioginez5994]

What a great guy. He lives in a very simple life with the dog. He got everything in that shanty boat and he is happy and contented. I like his shanty boat, looks very cozy and comfortable. He is very intelligent. May the guidance of God bless, and protect him and his dog at all times. Thank you for sharing your video with us. Stay healthy and be safe.

[@chriscooks5437]

He needs chickens and a goat for eggs & milk.

[@christianbrother4724]

Just travelling up and down the Mississippi is a lifelong adventure in itself.

[@edwardjones9631]

Harlan & Anna Hubbard drifted major rivers on their Shantyboat for 7 yrs back in the 40s, then settled in Payne Hollow...on Ohio River Bank on Ky side downstream from Madison Indiana! They were friends whom I visited from 72 to 88 They were famous in your River travels long ago!. I have their books, pictures, & tales to share with you! Thanks for video! ⚓🔆

[@petekiesbye8856]

This is wonderful and kudos to you both! I think anyone, who isn’t materialistic, would admire the simple but fabulous life you’ve both carved out for yourselves!!!! Imagine how much more one could put into their love when each other didn’t have to worry about bills, taxes etc. but just on one another! This story proves how simple life can be if you realize how little time we have on this earth! This put a big smile on my face!!! Thank you!

[@ebonyfaith8064]

This man talks so articulately & you can tell he is highly intelligent. I love hearing him talk & tell stories! And, I love this boat! I absolutely love the old feel to it... as if it's hundreds of years old. Just love it. If it were me, I'd make the boat longer & build the house twice as big. That way, I could have my kitchen & a separate living room. Then, I'd put my bedroom upstairs in a loft. I would have a 2nd loft for storage or whatever. I didn't know what to think before watching this video, but I fell in love with this boat, the dog & the couple! How awesome is this?! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Zoot1343]

A short note to say thank you for all of your videos highlighting minimalism and living simple. I am a design architect living near Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. I enjoy constructing small single family residences in post and beam using cedar and Douglas Fir. Best wishes, Adam Paul.

[@lzu2860]

Adam Paul what is the average cost of the houses you build? Ludy Zuckerman

[@Zoot1343]

Hi, typical houses are 1000 to 1200 sq. ft. and cost $150-200 per foot. All wood interiors and radiant floor heating are included. Adam

[@christhacker7957]

It brings a certain type of peace and interest to the heart to see houses like this and the hobbit houses built into a mountain or hill.

[@MichaelLee-nn9fo]

do you need an Electrician

[@louisetaylor6611]

I like how he has that shanty boat log and cruises around getting views of this life from so many he comes accross. Such an adventurous couple.

[@christiandelorde8497]

I've watched this 5 times now. I still enjoy it.

[@wynnhorton1208]

Would be neat to have something similar to this, but maybe a custom tiny house with solar that has a lot of the same aspects that RVs and skoolies have...then have the house on a riverside piece of land you own, but on drier land and hooked up like a boathouse or Thai river house is. The river would lift the house in times of severe floods. And, if the SHTF making the river safer to live on than dry land, you could figure out a way to push your tiny house a 50 to 200 feet to the river. This way, you'd have your veggie gardens and driveway for your cars, and your mailbox still.

[@matthieu4000]

Thank you for posting this and introducing some of us to Wes Modes' life/river journey and documenting efforts, he's extremely interesting (and soothing, from a late night South African perspective as it happens) to listen to, I'll now go and find out more about his material, and how to support it...

[@Phyllygirl1]

What is not to love about this life, this fellow, and his boat????

[@nationwide2720]

these kinds of people make me feel great, just light and love

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

Kirsten, this is one of the BEST stories you've ever done. Absolutely fascinating. The gentleman you interviewed was incredibly articulate. What a wonderful storyteller. I've been living 8 years in an 84 square foot tiny home in the AZ desert and I related to everything this man said. Hard to believe the commonality between a desert shanty and a river boat shanty. The bounding joy of tiny living is universal.

[@marycandullo526]

The life energy at the river's edges is very powerful, for it is always in flux. To me, living on the edges is compelling and life-giving. Thank you for creating the story of this story.

[@ceeceety2320]

What a neat guy and his lady is just great too! He got kinda lucky to find someone who was interested in his houseboat dream. So many women are too shallow to find the greatness in this lifestyle. Not trying to offend anyone, but I call it as I see it. My wife is like-minded which is why we get along so well. She just said what I said and she also said she would move right into this very boat! I love it! This boat is so very cool. It has heart just like it's occupants! We enjoyed this video so much! I'm envious. We've been talking about living tiny for some years now. This could be an option. Thanks!

[@hawksandowlscom]

Had to share this gem with about 4000 followers! An excellent 20 minute anthropological conversation on the water, regarding a lifestyle shared by few. The secret history of American river people. I started my life near the Chicago River, then moved to a few blocks away from the Little Calumet, my first serious playground. After that it was on the bank and shoreline, close and personal, with many rivers, a few lakes and both shoreside on the Pacific and Atlantic. I've been sleeping on boats my whole life, and had three different boats and outboards before I had a drivers license. This video resonates.

[@duantorruellas716]

A beautiful floating tribute to American river culture. 👍

[@np2819]

I love how the dog follows the camera and walks through the house on the other side every time :)

[@thomasandersson5275]

Of all the KZbin videos I have seen this one is my favorite. Thank you Kirsten you and your work are treasures. Hilsen Thomas, Norway

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Love this guy. Great attitude and humour. Gets you through. Like the boat. Giving me ideas.

[@jessicapack6720]

I grew up on on the sip, been 45 yrs or better since I seen a shanty. It's cool and I wish I had one when I was his age. Good job, fake or not your bringing back the way some folks lived. History!

[@gatorhunter1]

There's nothing like living in and having fun with something YOU built with your own hands.

[@JohnSmith-yn8pl]

You got that right !

[@alfelker]

Totally. We lived in our boat for 7 years in a saltwater channel in the 2010s. Just 2 of us on a 45' trawler. We finally bought a fixer upper 1933 built land home and spent 2 years remodeling. Still have boat! Moved off boat in 2018

[@Alexander661]

I met these folks when the stopped upriver a pace from Cincinnati. They were gracious hosts and great to converse with.

[@nickyannajones]

"Upper crusty" I love this guy. I love his project and his way of thinking. I need more people in my life like this

[@ambhyr-pinemoon3843]

What a wonderful humorous gentleman - such a substantive thinking/reflecting person: and an utterly charming craft/abode...that leaves the modern/sterile/upper-crusty ones far behind.

[@richardbedard1245]

I have spent time dreaming of owning a boat I can't afford, but now I see a boat that's"me"! Meeting new people and developing friendships as I cruised up and down the river. That's rich!

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Personally i like this sized boat. A one to two person size. One you can make for dumb cheap out of common marerials and is often also the quickest to repair. I think i want to build one of these because i want to travel affordably to have more money to spend when i gey wherever i go. I would out a more powerful motor in mine for the trip back up river and maybe add a stealth mode electric motor or something for the quiet vibe nights. Have a lot of seafood. I think i would make my bloat just big enough it csn travel the coastlines also and be beached in various areas for overnight camping. I could bring goods too and fro. I think houseboats are houses on boats and i want mine more like luxury glamping because many of the time i will probably be out exploring or fishing ect.

[@dplawrence2535]

LOVE IT. They are living the live they want to and not what society dictates by saying how they should live. There is so much rich history, good history along the Mississippi River to see and learn about. I salute them for going to this life style. Wish them all the best. Think of all the things they can see, do and experience.

[@stevendunkelberger6329]

Finding freedom is what it's all about. Great to see someone happy in this world breaking free from all the manipulations we get forced into.

[@Chris-adams-rc-journey]

I'm 32 years old and I want this man to adopt me Please!!! Why isn't there a "best video I've seen this week" button?

[@MrSnickster]

I loved how the dog had you under surveillance all the time! Cute!

[@JohnSmith-yn8pl]

I seen that Dog watching also. Dogs owner was on the video taking boat...I bet. Or a person the dog knew quite good like a relative?

[@divergence_tiffanyramos4337]

The dog really brings it home for the video. It just made it all the more nostalgic! It reminded me of our dogs when we're outside on our creek or when we take them 3 hours away to the beach. Most animals love the water. At least ours do. Forrest or Sea wherever we're living for the season they're really happy!

[@kenbergelt6975]

Isn't this every man's dream to live free on the water with a ol dog and a beautiful woman. Just looks so peaceful an relaxing. Can't imagine what it's like in the fall with all the beautiful fall colors. Wow absolutely beautiful I would love it..

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

This has to be one of my all time favorite Kirsten Dirksen KZbin videos!! I live not to far from Mark Twains cabin off Jack Ass Road in Tuolumne County near Sonora CA, and there is something magical, unique and so common sense about small abodes be they on water or land.

[@codymcknight1611]

I think you guys are awesome and down to earth as they get,I work away from home all week then rest on the couch on weekends but you know what,I think I need a shanty for weekend rest,I was at complete peace watching y'all chug along :)

[@hermestrismegistus402]

This guy had me hooked after hearing him talk for 15 seconds. Good stuff.

[@brucedoolin163]

My mother grew up on the Mississippi river at Cairo Illinois. During the depression era and before. She would talk about poor people living like that. My mother and grandparents stayed on a barge container during a big flood. So I have heard these stories. The are great stories indeed

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I think this would be a great way to travel usa affordably. You could bs at the tippy top of usa and drop this in and float all the way to the gulf

[@unsaltedlife5998]

I live by lock and dam 25, and go out on the river most weekends. I have never seen a house boat like yours here. We have river houses on the land and some people live there full time. But they are slowly disappearing from the area because of fema permits to build or reconstruction of damage houses. And you are correct river folks are the best people you could ever meet. I have made so many friends along the Mississippi and always stop to see how they are doing. It is a free way to live but hard at times, the river has a lot to offer. Game to hunt and fishing, I have seen some that can generate their own electricity. Nice video

[@wd9ufo]

I grew up on the river between Hannibal and Quincy. Moved away in the 80s. I am about ready to retire and what you are doing is my dream. I want my last days on the Mighty Mississippi River.

[@ex-engineer6657]

About 9 minutes in I realized I was smiling ear to ear. SO COOL. Thanks.

[@garrybeard7718]

You guys are awesome fantastic little boat home well done guys.please stay safe.👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🤘🤘🍺🍺

[@jenniferholden9397]

I love this guy, and the phrase 'upper crusty' is now in my vocabulary forever. X

[@disf5178]

I guarantee this guy is a trustifarian. This reeks of Pretentious hipster fakery.

[@asecrethistoryofamericanri6968]

@@disf5178 ignorant much? Or just frustrated with the life you chose?

[@evemander1221]

Babe I love ths one WoT a humbling delight on so many fronts Ths story is and was Kp up ur amazing work Ur no nonsense no frills at times, approach has such a human heartwarming quality about it Very insatiable watching!

[@AZsmoothrider]

This video dished some strong mojo my way.. Thank you for making it! I have always had a connection with being on the water, and sleeping on boats is especially peaceful for me. I have always thought I might one day live on a boat...maybe I will.

[@doittoday1]

What magical, wonderful boat. You my friend are living the dream 😊

[@yourmajesty3569]

I love watching people do what they want and bucking societal norms. Wonderful life.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Personally i perfer the more character in a very nicely built shanty boat than in a real large house sized house boat that costs a fortune. I feel like i coukd find a cheap pontoon big enough and build my own traveling micro gamping mansion. I think mine will have a floating fireplace. The sense of advemture.

[@thomastidewater]

Great vid! Grew up on Big Muddy... South St. Paul, MN. Nothing better than the whole river vibe. I like your shanty boat.

[@Bonobo3D]

Beautiful and charming shanty boat. Much respect for this man's work to collect histories as well.

[@Captain-ln3vh]

I concur with others here, I started watching this and got hooked. We began to live for our stuff.... that’s not living. This guy is amazing and his intelligence and understanding is great. Just live we don’t need permission!

[@rudymarleyaskit4573]

So reminds me of Tom and Huck..... I escaped many miserable moment's of my younger days thanks to those great story's... Good on you mate..

[@briana14333]

This feels like it's from another time. I can imagine the freedom he feels in this home he made that can take him anywhere.

[@ganormand]

Love the video. I've always wanted to cruise the river with no timetable. Pontoon boats don't have tendency to flip, but , I don't think you would have enough buoyancy to support the house, people and stuff. When I upgraded from a regular two tube model to a tritoon, it was a totally different experience. What you built is great for river riding...and more stable at mooring.

[@toddtomaszewski6820]

I've watched this video several times. it's like a great book, see something new each time. I would love to this couple.

[@I_am_ARTBOT]

Just found this great channel a few weeks ago and am impressed as hell with the quality. It is just the right amount of depth about the owners/builders, details of the build, and the editing and camera work are superb. Better than anything on commercial tv by far. Keep up the great work!

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

This is like a honda civic where if it breaks you find another piece of sheet metal or wood and you gey back on the river and go travel. I love how the vibe is. Sure this couldve been a river mansion but this as a purposeful theme to it. I bet you could sell this boat for an affordable price. Its like extreme river glamping

[@johnkennedyk522]

it's nice to know that there are people like me still out there. people that still love life not stuff. i live in a 2000 chevy exspress santa fe van and i've never been happier. I have a very small bedroom kitchen an livingroom but i have the best an biggest backyard you have ever seen. I get less than $1000 bucks a month in disability an am able to put back $100 to $300 a month. i know people that make $50.000 to a $100.000 a year an go deeper in debt every month. and never seem to be happy.

[@markwardel6751]

inspiring and relaxing...could listen to this guy all day.

[@ronaldrose6885]

Way to go Wes!!! I first saw the start of the construction at shanty boat living. You have a great first mate. Thanks for the documentation, as I look for your stories of river way of life.(Anna and Harland) who were inspired by we all know who. Keep the travels well documented. Peace!

[@asecrethistoryofamericanri6968]

Thanks, Ronald.

[@sphlouge]

I’m in a high-end furniture maker for 54 years old loves to build a house like this Move on down the river. Love this video great job man

[@Phantombugle66]

Just watched this from England. I love your boat home. Made me want to experience that life.

[@theparttimeadult3350]

I love these people and their shanty boat. What an amazing adventure.

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

looks like a real life. living the truth in life. relatively stress free. It is certainly an escape from the Fake, Plastic and Out of Touch with Nature life that the masses live to day. Great interview Kristen.

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

haven't checked out any of your videos for a while but you have not lost your touch. Always love your videos and will be going way back and checking out the ones I missed.

[@kerricorser4562]

Great show! I lived on a custom house boat in Florida in the 80s. This was fun to watch, thank you!

[@sargeadventures262]

Love the tiny house. Every day you have a different view

[@deepbludude4697]

Awesome in the early 90s I salvaged a house boat it was sunk above the upper deck, the hull was laid in the 60s when Glass was cheap. I gutted it built it very simple pulled the locked up rotten 454s and put 2 small Isuzu diesels in it. what a blast...

[@linesbylisa3557]

What an amazing houseboat! What a great interview!

[@debbihanson4255]

Really enjoyed seeing Winona, MN. Vibrant river community here!

[@jrmorrisjr1471]

LOL @ 09:12 the explosives sign on the restroom door, my wife once posted a "Caution: Mixed Gases" above out toilet. I knew then it was Love.

[@ebonyfaith8064]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@josephhinton5489]

Amen, brother. An articulate, unique human being. Absorb nature and thrive.

[@SHEEPGOBAAH]

This dude did an AMA (ask me anything) on reddit about a week or so ago where he answered a ton of questions regarding himself and his project that people might find interesting. I dont really know the rules for posting links on youtube but if you google "I floated down a major American river on a raft made of trash and survived (barely). Ask me anything!" it will be the first link.

[@messengerofthecovenant6982]

YOU CAN POST A LINK TO ANY VIDEO YOU LIKE.

[@patriciaoffer9585]

MESSENGER OF THE COVENANT The Covenant knows about links...(?)

[@stanky6261973]

Thank you for sharing :).