Life in The Cold North Of Sweden

Episode one hundred and thirty one, in which we are taking a bath in the ice and removing snow with the tractor
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[@organicgal7751]

With the amount of subscribers you have, I would think one of the big tractor companies would reach out to you to sponsor you with a new tractor. It would be a win win for both- you and the tractor company

[@joycehennequin8469]

I very much agree ❤

[@TheresaLawrence-wx4mq]

Yes !!!!!

[@EnGammalAmazon]

As someone who has been mechanicing for over 50 years on cars, trucks and heavy equipment, I would not recommend many of the new tractors. Many have become so mechanically and electronically intricate that the average person cannot service or repair their equipment. Honestly, if the older equipment will do the things you need to do, you are better off rebuilding older, perfectly serviceable rolling stock. Even better is that your initial price will be much lower. There were thousands and thousands of these older tractors built. It is often easy to find a second tractor of the same model, running or not, for a low price which can be used as a parts source. I think that a great promotion would be to get the local Massey-Ferguson dealer to work with the M-F corporate office to have the factory or local dealer do a complete restoration on the tractor. I can see how they could get a great promotion and advertising campaign out of it. I live about 2.5 hours south of Talasbuan and I will begin restoring the 1968 John Deere 2030 that I purchased from my neighbor. Really.

[@drivingbro]

​@@EnGammalAmazonTHIS!!!!

[@nancysmith9425]

WOW!!! THE RED TRACTOR STARTED!! AWESOME!! VIEWERS SEND THEIR ENCOURAGEMENT,!!😂❤

[@jntd4160]

👍👍👍👏👏👏❤

[@clairewyndham1971]

Oh my!! I remember the little one being born! My stars!! He's perfect!

[@Kimbers58]

I also remember ❤

[@Colirio949]

Me too😊

[@tjebbeveenstra454]

I hope he learns soon to swim

[@Nate1975]

He is, isn’t he? So lovely

[@MaryBeth1965]

​@@tjebbeveenstra454yes. Scared for the child on the ice like that. So dangerous. It only takes a slight crack and he's under. No way to rescue. 💔

[@user-zq5vw2uj5p]

Laughed out loud when Tova sang "Let's go surfing now" 😊

[@TheresaLawrence-wx4mq]

Me too !!!!!! I grew up surfing in California and that was our theme song 😊❤

[@joelleurack8590]

Beautiful child so kindly spoken thanks to the lovely parents ❤

[@annmarie4999]

Woohoo! I was so excited when the tractor started up and the hydraulics worked. 🚜👏😄 I'm proud of you Matthias. You jump into projects and fix things whether you know what you're doing or not, and most of the time things work out fine. I admire your stubbornness, drive, and ambition. Never give up trying or learning! It's good to see Tova and Ivar looking so happy and healthy too.

[@jntd4160]

A second video from Talasbuan.....what a special gift for starting off this new year! As always, the words "Thank you" never express my gratitude well enough! Much love from Teri in Michigan.

[@afghanbunny1]

I do not mind at all that your videos are "all over the place".... it does not seem so to me. You must have done a very good job editing. I always enjoy your videos. A lovely blend of lifestyle and beautiful photography. Thank you.

[@bobbiejay2085]

Oh my Ivar is such a contented, obviously thriving and adorable little boy. How time flies. Loved the ice bathing and sauna. You two sitting outside on the sauna deck enjoying your time together was just delightful to see. Love your tenacity regarding the tractor. I really hope a farming equipment company will step up and offer you something new. You deserve that.

[@amywert8088]

Yes! And where is Ivar when you are bathing? He used to hae a nap but I think he has outgrown those?

[@bobbiejay2085]

​@@amywert8088... they are responsible parents. It's really not our business where he is. Remember videos are edited.

[@amywert8088]

Oh, I'm not the one saying he is in any danger. I'm just curious! I have a little grandson his age.@@bobbiejay2085

[@oakleyjack7600]

The longer you have the tractor the more comfortable you will be in diagnosing and repairing. The Key is to talk sweet to it and give it a pat and tell her she is a good girl,,Tractors have feelings!!

[@judyschepp8748]

😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅❤😊

[@joycehennequin8469]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give this family the THUMBS UP only takes a split second 😊 PLEASE thankyou ❤

[@nancysmith9425]

YOU ARE AN AWESOME FAMILY, OVERCOMING OBSTACLES, TEACHING OTHER HOMESTEADERS!!❤GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@DesertDog8989]

fave part is when you translate Ivor's words for insight into a Little's mind 💖

[@cobieenns6022]

Talk about problem solving skills…well-done! Perseverance and elbow grease for the win…every time!!! ☺️

[@omaerin3529]

I'm freezing watching you take your dips in that ice water. Good for you, I know it healthy. I hope you are enjoying your lives the way you're living. I would never be able to do it. Of course, I'm 75 now but it seems to be such a hard way to live. But you son will have such great memories of his life going up there. I was so happy to see you had a part 2 to the video, I thought we would have to wait another month. Thank you so much for doing them. I hope you get the tractor working soon. It must be hard to find parts for it because it's older. Stay well and safe.❤

[@didirossi5053]

This snowy landscape is very beautiful to see, but difficult to live with! Ivar will be a great skier, he already shows skills and apparently likes snow a lot! Thanks for sharing another video ❤🥰👏

[@user-pt4ti1hf6k]

Your PTO lever will not engage - the clutch has to be adjusted. Find an old owners manual to see how. On the snowblower, it probably has a slip/friction clutch. If so, tighten up the 5-6 nuts, to increase the friction. Thank you for your great channel! Bill

[@transcender9203]

Yes!

[@karenwalker3233]

Thank you so much for sharing your family with us.

[@lpgirl]

Ivar is such a delightful boy! I have lots of shoveling to do at my home, and have refused to get a snowblower because I am not mechanical in the least. Thank you for this video. You've been very busy, as usual...best wishes to you!

[@believingtoday]

Great seeing Ivar so happy and playing in the snow.

[@sylviesimard9618]

You were making me very nervous out on the ice cutting your square😬 From 🇨🇦

[@ettajfan5882]

Yes! Especially with Ivar right there!

[@sylviabradley7355]

Love you sitting on the sauna porch looking so content 😍

[@alredalice8351]

The little one is just a doll!!!!

[@annetteshannon3017]

Ivar is growing so quickly! He is so precious. I love all your videos!!

[@vonbruen]

My Sweetheart and I love you guys and send you good will from New Mexico, USA. As per the tractor....One of our favorite you-tubers has an old Massey-Ferguson. He lives in Minnesota where it is very cold in the winter as it is at your home. The name of his channel is "Northern Seclusion." If you could contact him perhaps he could help you with your old Massey. Another one of our faves is an owner of an old Massey. He lives in Canada. The name of his channel is "The Outsider." I hope one of them will be willing to help you. I had a Ford tractor and that was so long ago I don't think I'd be any help. You have a tractor that is highly prized by many folks, and I hope you can get it running smoothly.

[@pattyhansen7563]

I know, right! My father's family LOVED Masseys & my dad (@65yo) is still mowing his lawn with his father's Massey. It just takes perseverance & if there is anything that Matthias has, its perseverance! American Farmers get ATTACHED to their tractors & certain brands. I grew up on a small dairy & we loved Case & Allis Chalmers. Good ol' things.

[@billiebluesheepie2907]

@@pattyhansen7563 - so true, my dad worked for David Brown’s and loved their tractors 🚜 (Aston Martin DB is for the same David Brown!)

[@j.pappas9083]

Iver is a very smart little boy :) He is a credit to you both.

[@stevebrown1461]

It was nice to hear a Beach Boys reference in the video.

[@judyschepp8748]

I thought so too Steve!! It made me laugh😂😂😂❤

[@charlenerichardson2623]

So fun to watch the sliding on the snow! Ivar is growing up so quickly!

[@CharlotteUnser]

Another inspirational video........Mathias 'persistence in not giving up on getting the tractor running is impressive. He is self taught and one not to give up! Also, I love how Tova smiles at him and is always positive and supportive. they have a unique relationship that sees them through all the challenges of their chosen lifestyle. Little Ivor is so delightful and learning so much. PLEASE be careful when he is near the frozen lake so not to fall in!!! The Swedish strength of bathing in ice water is beyond my understanding. I will look forward to your next videos....

[@pamelar5868]

May not care about the machinery, but we do care about you & your family, so tractor stuff is just as important as everything else you share with us. ❤

[@IreneKeats-qh5rz]

Me and my Husband sure love your videos your a beautiful family. Stay strong. ❤❤❤

[@IreneKeats-qh5rz]

Now we are partrons

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@IreneKeats-qh5rzgreetings Irene from Poland 🇵🇱 and mindful life by Agnes 😀, channel, and countryside 🐕!

[@joelleschmidt5944]

I have no idea what this little boy is saying but somehow I just love it when He talks ,it sounds important ☺ I just love Him😘😩

[@judyschepp8748]

ME TOO❤❤❤

[@amywert8088]

Yes! They treat him well, as what he says matters, so many today do not. :(

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

im feel spoiled. Thank u beautiful family for another vlog..🥰

[@debiseltmann7341]

💙💙💙💙Yikes, that just makes me scream 😮😂. Sir Ivar, who doesn't just love him!!❤

[@polyglot.basketer947]

Wow, that ice bath is a bit frightening. Ivar is very cute, talkative, and learning a lot from you both. My grandma used to spread ash (or sawdust) on the road when it was very slippery.

[@malinkallgrenmedia]

Alltså Ivar... Hjärtat smälter. Och ni är så otroligt fina förebilder som föräldrar! Vilken fantastisk liten familj.

[@sandracooper3819]

Just once in my life I must try the ice bath!

[@Talasbuan]

You absolutely should. Look up where the closest Finns are , see if you can join them for a sauna and ice bath

[@55sargeshotrods]

The ignition switch is wired wrong. You have a start position and a run position on the ignition key. Has the tractor been converted from 6 volts to 12 volts

[@Talasbuan]

Aha! That could absolutely be the case. Yes, it is 12 volts now. I need to find some wiring diagram. Thanks! /Mathias

[@55sargeshotrods]

When you turn the key to start that energizes the starter solenoid. When you let off of the key it sends 12 volts to the ignition coil. If it has been converted from 6 volts to 12 volts that’s why you have the resistor

[@drivingbro]

Never seen a woman shovel snow so gracefully before 😆 congrats, you 2 suit so well together

[@Kimbers58]

I love watching your Family and All of your wonderful videos ❤❤❤ Thank you 😊

[@ruthmanning9818]

Love listening and Watching your family videos from Sweden. From Michigan USA Blessings To You Young most Beautiful You Tubers out in the Wilderness. Will Pray for You 💙🙏🏽🌏

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

Loved your contemplative meditation after the sauna!

[@meganjk]

Saw a guy who built an ice igloo who used a Nordic ice saw and a rake to make quick work of cutting and pulling the ice. Also nice to see I'm not the only crazy person who walks barefoot on snow and ice 😅 Your cold dips were truly impressive though. Thank you for another piece of serenity in this beautiful video 🙌🏼

[@kleineroteHex]

I opt not to go out in our col, piddly compared to their Temps, however I will walk in bare feet to the compost. Actually feels good. Dips in ice water, not there by a long shot, I wish I was.

[@amywert8088]

I often go out barefoot to refill the wood bin!

[@mxmama75]

Hoping the tractor works well for you all winter season. Will be a help in doing the chores.

[@yrgarcon]

”Hörrudu, det där vart en liten pil” ❤

[@zencat17]

Tova, I remember you cutting back your hair, it looks luscious now, how time has flown xxx

[@donnawebb6057]

The snow looked so beautiful and Ivar is growing up into a nice young lad. God bless you and your family.

[@jamtlandhomesteaders2710]

It's good to see you getting the tractor going. You'll sort it out in time, and hopefully next winter you will be ready come November*

[@judyschepp8748]

When your tractor started and the hydraulics worked I wanted to applaud!!!!!🎉🎉 But could not because I was holding my phone😂😂😊

[@Thomas_M_1963]

Great episode! I don't mind if it is "all over the place". That's the normal chaos of life 😀

[@cricketmcclure3458]

Congrats! on your successes!!!! Luv your posts showing your awesome son's growth! Thanx!

[@dorindanothnagel7636]

Tova and Matthias, I love how you don't instantly aid Ivar when he is struggling but allow him the opportunity to try and figure out his own solution but after a significant amount of time you show him a solution. You are amazing parents and partners

[@claudiam.esoteristamaestro5258]

🙂 The ice bath must be an interesting experience, regards

[@namuuntengis1791]

Yay ❤❤. That is the fantastic to have ice bath. I love it.💖👍🌏

[@amstergal]

Great job with persistence to get the old tractor going! You touch my heart and so many, many others.

[@handymanrobbyp]

I searched for off grid living years ago and discovered your channel. Yours is now the only one I follow as it is ALWAYS interesting and the videography is wonderful. To watch how your homestead and family has grown and flourished these past few years. Do you plan to try to teach your son English as well? I love the sub titles for the translation of the spoken Swedish. I pray you can continue for many more years and success in your life.

[@brendakilberg5727]

the tractor ignition switch or starter button (if it has one) may well be welded across internally ,this can happen when the weather is really cold and there is high amperage draw as the engine is turning slowly , check the switches with an ohm meter . Eric

[@nik_kle]

What a lovely child! So happy❤️ Good work with the tractor! 👍 And looking forward for the spring Tova! 🌺🌸🌼

[@asahallberg-vonde2029]

Tack Tova, Mattias, och Ivar. Perfekt.👍

[@55sargeshotrods]

I’m having fun with this video. They never understand. You got to love the supervisor

[@hunnybunnyssunshineliving5155]

Love your family 💜 video was great... snow melt will be coming soon.🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@SabahFakhouryTruthseeker]

I love ❤️ that tractor 🚜 and learning about it. Don’t give up on it.

[@njpringle]

I remember years ago seeing a video of a house in Sweden that had put a large barn size greenhouse over the house they lived in.🤣🤣This meant their house was warmer and even on the coldest snowy days, the area around their house, was much milder with plants and no snow or wind. 😎Must have been very expensive though. On a smaller scale, a lean-to wall greenhouse could be added to a side of the house with a door, so this would be like a conservatory in summer and help insulate the living room in winter, as the exterior wall would then be inside the greenhouse. I have also read that if you pile up snow onto the side of a house it has a great insulating effect, just like an igloo (perhaps with a plastic liner to protect the timber). A large wall size log store might also increase insulation. -25c is the same temperature as a walk in freezer in a supermarket warehouse or food factory!

[@irishdancer2753]

Matthias, great work on your pond and tractor! Your family is so lovely! I love your snow

[@donnamass9576]

I AlWays enjoy your videos, no matter if they’re “all over the place” or one of your specific storylines. You got me here, no matter what you get up to. And I was ready to grab my surfboard when Tova sang, ‘Let’s go surfing now…’. Thank you so much.

[@irmibullinger1421]

You wouldn't catch me going naked into that icy water!😱🥶🥶🥶

[@judyschepp8748]

ME EITHER!!!!!😮😮😊

[@windblownmccoy2908]

Hello my good Brothers, Sisters and mini men. A friend on Red Ice media recommended your channel. A pleasure to appreciate a look into your life. Now subscribed and looking forward to you managing the melt. From the forests of true Northern California, where in Winter, counterintuitively the snowflakes melt lol. 🍻🤜🤛

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

A great vid. So much fun to watch. Real life in the north.

[@marcellamoroney8521]

So interesting 💚

[@somethingsmatter]

I enjoy these „all over the place videos“ they make me feel like I am experiencing life with you. You made a nice arrow into the ice for your lovely ice bath! The sheep look so cute, hopefully you will have some nice lambs in the summer. Take care, it’s always great to see the videos.

[@EnGammalAmazon]

Service and maintenance manuals for just about every piece of equipment ever made are all online. If you get the manual, there will be a wiring diagram for the tractor. It will be like a logic puzzle and you can see where the wires should be going. The service manual will also have drawing and photos of the hydraulic valve that is leaking. You may have to take the entire valve apart and compare it to the drawings. There may be a small gasket, o-ring, or copper crush washer missing from the previous repair. Comparing what you have to the drawings should reveal what is missing. I put an oil heater in my forklift's transmission so I could plug it in when I plugged in the engine heater. It made a big difference. The clutch should be a two stage clutch where you push down part way it will disengage the tractor's motion and pushing down farther should disengage the power take-off (PTO). That may be the source of your problem in making the engagement change.

[@robertmagee6988]

I never thought that I would see my suggestion materialize, and so quickly. I am glad that it worked out for you.

[@55sargeshotrods]

It’s always good for man no matter where he goes is to have a woman supervisor

[@jessegreywolf]

Well Done with the tractor Mathias!

[@Woeschhuesli]

Cool, in our Swiss dialect, we call an arrow "Pfiil"! And "Schneckä" and "Muschle"... ;) While I'm not very interested in tractors or machinery, it's all part of the package and I was pleased that you were able to get it all going, what a learning curve. I really enjoyed the privilege of seeing your Jul episodes (some of which weren't very short!). It was nice to see you both more relaxed and smiling. Everything looked very cosy and so nice to see you being part of your family and community. I know life must be quite difficult sometimes but occasionally it's a bit worrying when you are stressed, so it was nice to see you enjoy the Advent season with your Jul calendar.

[@jfdrie]

Fantastic!!!! The tractor is working. Congratulations! Amazing work! I loved the video. Lots of love to all three of you. ❤❤❤

[@ralfsmart2962]

I feel your pain. I have a Bobcat that, when its working, is awesome. We bought it at an auction and it came with no manuals, so when something breaks it's trial and error to get it working correctly. Keep on plugging away and you'll figure it out.

[@davidbiggs8047]

Just beautiful to watch you all

[@mammam3490]

Grozis-kaip pasakoje.Kaip grazu! Jus tokie saunuoliai-tikri ruoniai,Sveikatos jums❤❤❤❤❤

[@ivetecarvalho8526]

Hi! I'm from Brazil and seeing this video I start thinking how can you afford living in a such huge amount of snow. For us that do not have snow is something wonderful. Really, really nice.

[@yeababyyea123456]

Love to see 3-4 more children growing up in that beutifull envoironment

[@user-dw7tc9zq9q]

This is probably my favourite video of yours....I think the ones which are not planned turn out the best. Please do not stop doing videos, I love them, you're a very humble family, I'm very much for simple living :)

[@soniadeciria1071]

So beautiful! It’s winter wonderland and IVAR is so smart and sweet, God bless you guys !

[@trevorjohnson8215]

Just watched the latest episode, love the work on the Massey Ferguson tractor, reference the not being able to engage the PTO without stopping the tractor, I recall driving a similar era David Brown 995 tractor in the British Midlands when I was a 14 year old boy and to get the PTO to engage or disengage you had to depress the tractor clutch fully until it touched the cabin floor, ie fully depressed, I remember this as I could only just do it at that age whereas the clutch only needed to be half depressed to enable the driving wheels/gears to be disengaged, might not be the same but worth trying? Love your videos :))

[@cindyboard7816]

CONGRATULATIONS on the tractor!!🙏❤

[@gwencrosswhite9329]

Each time I watch I marvel at all you do and your resilience. It also often reminds me of my childhood happy memories. So wonderful to hear dear Ivar’s sweet laugh. Hard times but good times too. You triumphed over the ice and the tractor!! So interesting to learn about the hay rack. Your videos are like a science, agriculture and nature classes. Love them!!

[@amywert8088]

I work at a horse stable and the tractors there are old and temperamental too. But we need them to do the hard work. If the barns were off grid it would be so much harder. Keep up the good work and smiling!

[@janetbarcelo2109]

Such a polite little guy. love to watch you guys!

[@CharlotteUnser]

I am missing your U-tubes! Please come back. Hope the tractor is finally running!

[@bethshepherd8975]

Such a fun video... all over the place. More please =)

[@sheliamaynus9869]

So one shot ends with Mom saying "Let's go into the sauna...my feet are cold." The next shot shows a no-clothes full-body dip into the water that was exposed by chopping through ice... I am assuming your feet got warmed up before that! 😂🥶 As always, love your videos. I try to remember this isn't just a video but pieces of your life that you're sharing. Thank you.

[@alredalice8351]

I live in Rocklin california USA, it is winter here but just raining .. I spent three years up in Fairbanks Alaska and enjoyed everything there!,

[@tenzinyangdroen1618]

You really have a lot of work to do, and hard work, but the nature around you and the silence are unbeatable… Winter is tough though, no wonder a video turns out to be all over the place, like you have to be all over the place to take care of the snow etc - it conveys a feeling of the challenges of the season. So it matches the situation very well. Thanks! And good luck with everything 🍀 (and maybe a little bit more of Malva again?…only if possible 🐺, some evening playtime with Ivar inside the house etc…only a thought of course 😉, but I guess you are never in lack of content every day)

[@karenhantsche9270]

Congratulations on your tractor repair!

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful progress everywhere on your homestead! The same weather in Alberta, Canada. Thanks for sharing! 🤗🇨🇦

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤ Thanks for sharing your beautiful world. I hope you are teaching Ivar English, so he can share his brilliant observations with us too!☃️

[@lorivowell3128]

Does this engine have glow plugs? Probably so. That extra little relay is to energize the glow plugs. The ignition switch needs an intermediate position to support that or sometimes they just have a push button to energize the glow plugs through the relay. I hope this helps.

[@joannadavis6716]

Many years ago I owned an old diesel Mercedes. We had to pull the glow plug before starting up the engine. They broke all the time so we bought them six at a time. We used to joke you could never rob a bank in the diesel Mercedes. By the time you got the engine glowed up you would be arrested, LOL.

[@janwelch9311]

Magnificent video!! beautiful family

[@trudyschaffer8016]

I know it is difficult with old machinery-sometimes it is better to save for a newer model, but that is expensive and takes time you don’t have. Windows! How exciting! Please don’t worry if your video appears “all over the place”. That’s life, and that’s reality. Can’t wait for the next one! Much love from beautiful Southern Oregon!👍🌲🐾

[@thadmachia9873]

That was such a neat video!