Life on our Remote 62 Acre Wilderness Island | S2 Ep43

[@marketplaceboutique6957]

Fishing from the truck, lol thats great!! What a beautiful place!!

[@mywildholm]

Thank you for your comment tonight! That was just a whole lot of fun for us and I would have LOVED to have caught a lovely rainbow trout but it wasn't mean to be that night! It'll happen yet! Thank you so much for subscribing and watching, we really appreciate it! 🎣

[@rushingwindmountain]

Love the wildlife and Fall colors. The wood paneling looks awesome and so is the small kitchen.

[@mywildholm]

Thank you so much!! It's tiny but works so well for us... it's all I need truly, but Ryan would like a larger space sometime 💚

[@tammymurphy2707]

Your wood stove is beautiful! I too love the solitude of nature💖

[@mywildholm]

Oh thank you so much! He did such a beautiful job restoring that little old stove! 💚

[@tiahill832]

Beautiful, great video, thanks for sharing! 🫂🙂🥰😘❤

[@mywildholm]

Thank you so much for watching! I love the Fall so much and what a place to experience it!!

[@edwardpoll4259]

This reminded me of when i was a child watching a disney wild life movie with commentator. Good job both of you.

[@mywildholm]

Aww... that's a really sweet thing to say. We watched every that Sunday night too! 😆 We really appreciate your comments - thank you for being here 💚

[@MilknHoneyHeritageFarmz]

I love watching. Your adventures!

[@mywildholm]

We really appreciate your support and it's a pleasure to share our journey with you! Thank you for watching! 💚

[@LifeisLoveLily]

Yay ❤ another sweet episode with truck fishing 🎣 😂

[@mywildholm]

Hahaa!! This was so much fun - I think it's the best way to fish... sitting in the comfort of our own truck. I'd love to catch one that way!

[@LifeisLoveLily]

@@mywildholm love it!

[@BryanGray-zn8ri]

That wood is sure nice! A real dream for anyone to go fishing right off their truck. Another great episode, sharing it out to my city friends!

[@mywildholm]

It is really lovely!! So nice and light and a good accent to the cedar that is already in there! Thank you for watching! 💚

[@mywildholm]

And thank you for sharing!! -Ryan

[@michaelsweeney6666]

That mirror image on the lake with the yellow leaves was so Awsome wish I had some artistic skills

[@mywildholm]

Isn't it just the most beautiful vision?? I can't help but be mesmerized constantly... Ryan says that in the main cabin we build, I will get an art room with nothing but windows!! I cannot wait to sit there and create - another dream coming true 🍂 🍁

[@icgreener]

Such beautiful shots! 😍 wonderful episode ❤️

[@mywildholm]

Hello there!! Thank you so much for appreciating the incredible beauty of our island home!! I know I mention it alot, but I just can't help it... 💚

[@Orr1948]

Kathy and I are impressed with your can do attitude. You two are inspiring. 🎉

[@mywildholm]

We appreciate your kind comment! We just have to have that attitude... although it's the dream of a lifetime on most days, there are those 'other' kinds asked we may not get too far without that 'can do' attitude! Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate you both! 💚

[@enosyodermattieyoder4298]

Goodness!! That's so beautiful to see the calm water and the beautiful fall colors. God did make the most beautiful things 🎉. 🎉

[@mywildholm]

Oh we are constantly moved to a state of awe as we observe the incredible beauty that surrounds us! I talk about it alot but it's hard not to 💚 Thank you for watching! 🙏

[@DeannaDuron-x9x]

That stove is soo beautiful 😍 it’s definitely the prettiest Ive seen ❤

[@mywildholm]

Welcome to our channel Deanna! We were so excited to see how it would turn out and Shawn did such a nice job with our old auction stove. We do love it and it is the perfect size for our tiny cabin. Thank you for watching! 💚

[@NadesikoRose]

I agree with Melody about Autumn, it’s my favourite season as well, the other seasons I like as well but there is just something about Autumn that keeps bringing me back.

[@mywildholm]

Oh yes... there is something, serene and lovely about it. When I see the leaves fall, I go running outside when I can, just to try to capture them. 🍂 🍁 💚 Thank you for watching!

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Another great episode guys. The walls are looking amazing Ryan ❤

[@mywildholm]

Thank you so much!! We really are thrilled with how it is turning out! 💚

[@JDDees]

Beautiful dog and scenery! The cabin is also coming along nicely...

[@mywildholm]

Welcome to our channel!! Thank you for subscribing and for joining our amazing journey as we build out a homestead on our wilderness island! Our little doggy is sweet to look at - doesn't always act sweet but we love her ❤️

[@ElaineMargaret-h4o]

Hello Melodi &Ryan. Excellent episode; as always! It would have been so funny if you'd caught dinner while fishing from yr truck M! Still, quite humorous when trolling from the truck cab! Your cabin is really looking good with all the walls inside. As always, Excellent craftsmanship Ryan. Love you both, hope Ryan is "resting/healing" up now that you're Holm frm S3! Much love, prayers & well wishes. ❤🙏💜

[@mywildholm]

Thank you sweet Elaine - your comments are just so uplifting and sweet! Thank you for sharing them with us 💚 I really would have loved to have caught a fish from the truck - I feel like it's a 'must-do'. The cabin just gets after all the time and so does our whole little 'country' - it makes a heart glad every single day! 😁

[@doyleholmes2490]

Your videos have a nice peaceful calm about them, easy to watch and follow because they don't linger too long on mundane events. I'll keep watching. I've unsubscribed from others for those reasons. BTW, It's good to see a husband and wife working together, not afraid of expressing fondness toward each other.

[@mywildholm]

Thank you for the kind words... Being kind to each other and the occasional reminder of our love for one another is key to a happy life. It fortifies our resolve knowing that no matter what challenge befalls us, we can always rely on each other to get through it. We appreciate your comments, thank you! -Ryan

[@franswey2]

Awesome! Your cabin just gets more beautiful every time I see it! I did have a very large front porch added on to my little mountain home this summer and I love it.😊 Love Fran

[@mywildholm]

That is awesome! We plan on adding a deck as well. We hope to be able to do that early next season. Thanks so much for your comment! -Ryan

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

Autumn dresses up for us. The colors, the wonderful, cool air after very hot summers, bugs and flies, disappear, and peace takes over the Earth waiting for winter.

[@mywildholm]

What a lovely way to look at it. I love the Fall! 🍂

[@GrumpyTV12]

Ryan, something that might help with unloading your truck of the barge would be "truck ramps", simular to what people use to raise the truck when working under them. Even home made will work, each time position the ramps (lake water levels might make it difficult to make a permanent solution) so the barge ramps come onto them, leveling out the valley when unloading. I hope that the current weather in BC is not affecting you.

[@mywildholm]

Yes! That is a simple solution and I did make a prototype out of wood that worked quite well. Light weight, maneuverable and simple to use. It didn't take long for the truck to completely destroy the wood version, but we do have proof of concept! Thanks so much for your continued support! -Ryan

[@LifeisLoveLily]

Awww I bought the same lantern 🎄

[@mywildholm]

You did?!! I just loved it right away and it's sooo pretty!!

[@LifeisLoveLily]

@@mywildholm yes, such a pretty decoration, love the sparkling it makes ✨🤩

[@mywildholm]

Yes, whenever we are shopping, anything sparkly stops Melodi dead in her tracks 😂😂 -Ryan

[@LifeisLoveLily]

@@mywildholm 🤣🤣

[@GregInNature]

Hi there. New subscriber. I love what you are doing and how you are narrating your videos. Great job. Thanks for sharing

[@mywildholm]

Awesome, welcome to our channel! Thank you for the kind words. We hope you enjoy the journey. For the best experience, we suggest you watch from the beginning to get a sense for how this story has unfolded so far. -Ryan

[@johnvath6905]

Have you ever considered putting some outriggers on the barge?

[@mywildholm]

We have actually, but haven't had the time to actually design, build and execute. At some point, I would love to have extendible outriggers to assist with the potential roll, but really, the barge is surprising stable. Even so, the additional safety from outriggers would provide a terrific safety buffer. Thanks for watching! -Ryan

[@sheilaoneil6928]

I can't see so I'll always leave 4hearts for love ❤❤❤❤

[@mywildholm]

Awww... thank you for the love... Hopefully you can watch with someone who can describe to you the beauty of some of the scenery we are able to capture. We appreciate you so much. -Ryan

[@lauralie9658]

Melodie and Ryan, I thought you might enjoy this channel for their amazing cooking, but also, you might look at their inventions of different cooking tools and wood burning stoves. All I know is they don't speak English but there ingenuity is amazing! Take a look. It's called Royal cooking.

[@mywildholm]

Thank you so much! 💚

[@ClubberLang-k9k]

Are you making your new cabin from wood you have cut down? WOW, IT IS BEAUTIFUL

[@mywildholm]

Ohhh yes!! We cannot wait to bring the Norwood Sawmill out to mill that lumber! What a fun time that will be!

[@farrellsoileau718]

Hello my good friends at my Old Holm with Ryan and Melodi from a Cajun friend from Louisiana.I pray all is well with you all . God bless and stage safe.

[@mywildholm]

Welcome back to our island!! It's always so great to see you comment and know you are following along with us. Thank you for watching! 💚

[@ClubberLang-k9k]

I saw a great tutorial with maple leaves, they dipped maple leaves in a little bleach just on the face side, then they put the bleach side down onto black tee shirts, it made a very nice brown maple leaf relief on the tee shirt

[@mywildholm]

Now that actually sounds like a lot of fun to do!! Thank you for the idea... maybe l'll try too - I'll let you know how it goes

[@ClubberLang-k9k]

@mywildholm yeah, they did that with black jogging suits or sweat pants, it continues down the side from the sweatshirt or hoody, some wear variations, light to darker, I believe you have to wash it soon after, so you don't rot the material away, maybe use a diluted solution, I bet it would be neat in blue too, like leaves falling from the sky. Just thought you would like it, since Canada's tree in the Maple, and it would be uniquely your own

[@mywildholm]

I just absolutely love that idea! I love the Autumn so much and it would really a cool accent to have those faded out Maple leaves. Thank you again!

[@bobbennett3153]

I like the idea of putting post outriggers on the port and starboard front side of the barge Also some 12foot aluminum planks to assist with on loading and loading the truck. keep an eye on the auctions for semi truck ramps.

[@mywildholm]

We actually did consider outriggers at one point, but then realized that loading is actually not that "tippy" (as long as we are careful). The barge actually came with spuds to stabilize the potential roll, but they are super heavy and a hassle to use. If we were ever to dredge, we would install the spuds, but we don't see that happening as the waters here are protected and dredging is not permitted. I think Aluminum ramps would be a useful benefit. Thanks, I'll add them to my auction watch-list! We sincerely appreciate you watching and commenting. -Ryan

[@henryfordsrc6660]

I love the life you have chosen, I'm Canadian also I'd love to live free of the land

[@mywildholm]

Welcome to our channel fellow Canadian 🇨🇦 We love that you've subscribed and joined us! Thank you for watching!

[@MarkFleming-k1k]

Ever thought of a calendar with views of your island and lake

[@mywildholm]

Now that's a really interesting idea! We might just have to do that! Thank you for the idea 💡 We love it! 💚

[@PieterOosthuizen-wc1ej]

Maybe get extension for the ramps, when you dok and lower the ramps u put the extension on . Wil help for the angle

[@mywildholm]

Another worthwhile idea! Although fiddling with heavy ramp extensions would demand some ingenuity so that I didn't wear myself out in the process. Thank you for the suggestion! -Ryan

[@jimlake1598]

Hi Ryan and Melodie, Jim and Karen here watching you from Australia. We’ve been enjoying your videos immensely. We used to farm but are now pretty much retired. However, old habits of work de hard, the ramps on your barge have been driving me nuts watching you struggle with them and they are dangerous but there is a simple fix. If you obtain a piece of metal that is strong enough just lay it parallel to the outside rails use a tube hinge with a solid stopper on it. Attach your winch cable to the far end of the steel you’ve fitted. They will stand vertical to the ramps and will afford great purchase and extra leverage for your winches. The angle f attack s currently to acute the winch power advantage at the existing angle is lost by trying to pull the ramps horizontally The additional pieces will weigh very little but the leverage advantage will be awesome. It will also allow you to raise the rams to a vertical position thus helping you maintain a more balance barge. Half an hour with a welder would do it. At the moment thar winches really are dangerous. Cheers from down under.

[@mywildholm]

Thank you for the suggestion! I must confess though, I would need to see a sketch to better understand your plan. I have thought about welding an extension to the posts that the winches are mounted on, and fixing a roller on top. Then routing the winch strap up through the extension and then back down to the ramps. This would make the lift angle more like 45 degrees rather than the current 20 degrees and I would be able to raise the ramps to nearly verticle. The other thing I thought of was just biting the bullet and going hydraulic. I welcome your thoughts. -Ryan

[@mywildholm]

If you're up to it, feel free to send a sketch to [e-mail]. -Ryan

[@farrellsoileau718]

Melodi when the boat motor smokes is because it was flooded a little nothing to worry about

[@mywildholm]

Ah ha - - thank you for letting me know. I see it every once in a while.

[@mywildholm]

Oops, I guess I'm flooding it once in a while... thanks for the answer! -Ryan

[@sarahprice1375]

I'm always worried that the little boat will take in water as it looks SO low in the water! Stay safe guys. Love from me in UK 🇬🇧

[@mywildholm]

Hellllooo you in the UK! It's so nice to see you in here! The little boat definitely does take on water (even the rain can pour a few buckets in there). We had a few 'bailing' sessions and it takes a bit of time to get it 'sorted'. Thank you for watching!

[@PieterOosthuizen-wc1ej]

Halo Ryan and Melodi, must enjoy Ur prevelige to stay on a island, in south Africa we don't have island to buy or living on one, must be fantastic

[@mywildholm]

Welcome to our channel Pieter!! Thank you so much for subscribing and following our journey! This island is an absolute haven on this earth that we needed. We thank you for your kind comments and we invite you to stay tuned as we have so much more to come! 💚

[@NadesikoRose]

My mom has a rule that my siblings and I couldn’t break, she didn’t want to hear or see anything about Christmas until after Halloween had passed. Which was fine since we were into Halloween back then, not so much now though. I personally don’t start listening to my Christmas music until after Halloween, after that day all bets are off…🤭🎄 I don’t start putting decorations up until the first of December though. Nice place for the t.v. I don’t watch a lot of tv myself either, mostly movies on DVDs.

[@mywildholm]

😂I am sooo with that rule! I did break it this time but.... forgive me this once 🙃We don't actually do Halloween but the Christmas thing - I agree with... we put our tree up the last Sunday of November and then that thing comes down at 8:00am on January 1st... Within that time frame though... it's Christmas ALL DAY LONG!! I only picked up the little sparkly lamp because I knew that we wouldn't be on the island for Christmas. I do love things like that! Great comment! Thank you for watching!

[@NadesikoRose]

@@mywildholm - no problem. I have also discovered that since I moved out on my own, Halloween doesn’t mean much to me anymore. Part of that is the fact that all the apartments I lived in were secure buildings, so no way for trick or treaters to come for treats. Now when I decorate, it’s more for Thanksgiving and the autumn season than anything spooky. I do incorporate some non-spooky things like pumpkins and black cats and so on…but that’s it.

[@mywildholm]

I love the pumpkin pie, autumn leaves, knit sweater part of it all too!

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

Fishing from the truck 😂

[@mywildholm]

I just had to do it!! Now, the goal is to catch something... that would be such fun! 🎣

[@MarkFleming-k1k]

If I can make a suggestion use planks about 5' long or longer 6x4 length wise to bridge the drop shore to ramp half way up ramp basically extending the ramp up the bank

[@mywildholm]

We have had numerous suggestions to help with this issue and yours is also a good one and appreciated! At some point, I will have to address this issue permanently because I agree that we cannot continue as is for much longer... Thank you for your support and comments! -Ryan

[@ericmonahan6580]

My spoiler now resides in my garage. One too many trips up out of my driveway to my mountain property.

[@mywildholm]

Uh oh!! Sounds terribly familiar! Sorry about that... thank you so much for watching! 😁

[@stevenberube2366]

That my friend is a loon not a duck such beautiful birds

[@mywildholm]

Hello Steven! It does look like it, but we don't think it is a loon because they don't have a white round spot on their heads. This guy has a prominent white spot on his head and the loons here have solid black heads. I'm trying to get better shots of him, and hoping to find out exactly what he is.

[@coolhand6669]

Hey guys wow the Log Cabin fell down well you need to go and and you need to get every log that is in good shape and protected from the elements so it doesn't rot and all the other ones that are kind of not good you can burn for Camp firewood or whatever or in your stove but you got really nice wood there and you can make an early nice place. By the way you know you have all those really nice bears around there that are Berry bears and they're the best tasting bears you should get a bear tag for just one beer

[@mywildholm]

Yes, we need to build a wood shelter to store our logs safely. We are looking at getting our PAL here so we can carry and protect ourselves. There are wolves here in the winter! -Ryan

[@PieterOosthuizen-wc1ej]

Or maybe use sandbags, make a barrier with bags in water to lift ramps a bit and fill it up at the land side with sand , with pepper, maybe cheaper option

[@mywildholm]

I admit the current situation is not optimal and I will need to do something when time permits. The main issue is that the lake level is constantly changing, which means the ramps are never contacting the shore in the same place twice. Thank you for the suggestion! -Ryan

[@quarlow1215]

I was thinking, you hot all those old notched logs from the cabin. What about building a cribbed barge dock. You would use the logs to make a u shaped crib out from the beach about 5 feet out and the fill it with dirt and rocks right to filled full. Then you could nose the barge right up to it, drop ghe ramps on the the dock and then tie the barge off. Now you can drive straight on and off. You'd have to gauge how high to make it taking in account for season water levels.

[@mywildholm]

Not THAT is one of the best ideas we have heard yet! I'm going to talk to Melodi about that one. It would be the answer we are looking for... the only issue of course is deciding how high to build it. The water levels of this lake are a constantly moving target. Thank you for your awesome commentary! -Ryan

[@Toromboloize]

Remember to put silica gel packets on those spice jars to prevent the spices from getting clumpy and moldy.

[@mywildholm]

Thank you for that tidbit! I'll certainly do that now that I know... great idea! 💡

[@jhart7451]

It would have been fun to watch if Melodi had actually hooked a big fish.

[@mywildholm]

🤣 That's exactly what I was hoping for! 🎣

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

that old cabin will be a house boat if you rebuild at that spot unless you move it up inland further

[@mywildholm]

We plan on building it right there where the old cabin was, but we are going to put it on concrete piles to add a more clearance to protect it from a 500 year flood event. This island is on a lake with a large outlet river... and we've also checked the historical high water levels for further peace of mind. Thank you all the same for your concern. We appreciate your support! -Ryan

[@michaelsweeney6666]

I would hate. The bill if that boat flipped with that truck omg I pray for your safety

[@mywildholm]

Eeeek! Have you watched the ones where we put the excavator on it?! Ugh. That was a bit nerve wracking... we've had a few of those moments and it didn't help that I had just watched a video where a small barge tipped an excavator right over... 😨

[@ClubberLang-k9k]

You guys just need to use cement bags, and build up a little ramp to rest your barge ramps on

[@mywildholm]

That would indeed work if the barge docked at the same distance from shore every time. Unfortunately, that is never the case because the level of the lake is always changing. Thanks for the suggestion! -Ryan

[@ClubberLang-k9k]

You can run a ty rod down through the cement bag down into the sand several feet while they are still dry, then just get the bags wet, you can put nice rocks around your bulk head so it doesn't look so bad, but that whole bank could use that, lots of people do that on shoreline, to stop the erosion, it's a muddy mess when it rains anyway

[@mywildholm]

Now THAT is a good idea! Thanks so much for sharing... -Ryan

[@ClubberLang-k9k]

@mywildholm you could run your bulkhead further out then, when the water is lower, put a couple old tires on the end for a bumper, bolt them into the cement bag

[@mywildholm]

That's another interesting idea! Hmmm

[@karenbrest187]

Hello Ryan & Melodi 🤗 you live on a beautiful island 🌲🌳🍂💦

[@mywildholm]

Hey there!! So nice to see you stop by!! Thank you for watching! We are grateful each and every day! 🙏 💖

[@F250Guy]

Add a mild lift to that Ram that alone should help with clearance issues.

[@mywildholm]

Yes it would, but I really do not want to do anything that will negatively impact fuel economy. Thank you for the suggestion! -Ryan

[@Dave-ge1uu]

Do you have insurance coverage when the truck is on the barge?? Is it expensive?

[@mywildholm]

Sure do! Anyone with valid auto insurance is covered. Good question... thanks for watching! -Ryan

[@glennienewton2606]

With all the lovely logs you have and machinery, why don’t you build a landing platform/bridge. I was trying to a photo but it wouldn’t allow, so the thought - * Put 2 vertical logs into the water, on each side, spaced apart wider than the barge, to about 3 metres from the embankment * Attach a big solid log vertically to each side, from the logs in the water to the embankment, at the height of the barge, to form a foundation to attach logs to * Attach big logs horizontally to these vertical ‘struts’ to make a solid platform/ramp/bridge to be able to drive on That way you could manoeuvre the barge right up to the bridge, lower the steel ramps and drive out at straight angle

[@mywildholm]

That sounds interesting. Building a wharf is something that I have thought of, but we don't have a pile driver so I'm afraid it would be rather difficult to accomplish. In addition, the waters in front of that landing area are subject to 30km of wind driven ice floes in the winter. I'm afraid the ice would destroy anything I would be able to construct. If the island had rocks on it, I could potentially create a breakwater perpendicular to the ice flows, and tuck a wharf inside that where it would be protected... but we have yet to find ANY rocks. The entire island seems to be a huge pile of sand! Thanks so much for the suggestion. Bye the way, you can always send a sketch to [e-mail]. I'd be interested to look at it! -Ryan

[@spence_outdoors_scotland]

Hi Put some bigger tyres or lift the suspension then you will get on and off the boat without catching the spoiler

[@mywildholm]

Yes, we are looking into options now. Might not lift the truck though -- worried about how doing so will negatively impact fuel economy. Thank you for the suggestion! -Ryan

[@swfprke]

Maybe a 4” lift kit, Ryan?

[@mywildholm]

That is an interesting idea. All four corners... cool thought, I wonder whar that would look like? Do you know how that might affect fuel economy? -Ryan

[@bobbennett3153]

@@mywildholm raising the truck may make it top-heavy on the barge would be my top concern

[@swfprke]

Ryan, this should answer some of your questions. May only take a 2” lift which will reduce the cons.

[@mywildholm]

Thanks to you both... I hadn't even considered the top-heavy potential! I think I'll opt to keep the COG as low as possible and look for an alternate solution. Though Melodi does like the aggressive look of a lift kit with BIG knobby tires, lol! -Ryan.

[@michaelsweeney6666]

That is so crazey I get so nervous watching him load that truck onto the barge I watching as I type scary

[@mywildholm]

I was surprised myself when I watched the replay video. I had no idea the front of the barge went underwater like that!! So happy I tied the barge off to a couple of large trees... I think if I didn't, the truck might have gone for a swim! Thank you for watching and commenting. -Ryan

[@BoetaFritz]

Just reverse the truck on the load will be level

[@mywildholm]

Tried that and it turned the truck into a bull dozer! Works when the ramps are flat but any decline to the shore is a problem because of the front spoiler of the truck being so low to the ground. -Ryan

[@PieterOosthuizen-wc1ej]

I see what U mean by ramps, we don't want to say it lol, but we no more young people, what if U use excavator to make a in so barge can come nearer to land

[@mywildholm]

I do have a front hoe attachment for Pepper so I may be able to do something like that. I'll look into it. Thank you for the idea! -Ryan

[@1armedguy4]

You need to build yourself a decent ramp on the island so you dont have too go thru that bs every time the loading and unloading each and everytime.

[@mywildholm]

I agree that something should be done... The challenge is that the water level of the lake is constantly changing, which means the angle of the ramps to the shore is constantly changing. Adding even more complexity is the fact that the proximity of the barge to the shore while docked is also a moving target. I have a plan to make things easier where loading/unloading the barge is concerned. It is slowing bubbling closer to the top of my priorities list. -Ryan