Living Off Grid for 46 Years | Al and his Hydroelectric Water Wheel

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DiegoTriesHard

DiegoTriesHard

Күн бұрын

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@albutterfield712
@albutterfield712 Жыл бұрын
3M views. Wow. Thanks for all the nice comments. I love you all
@sway696
@sway696 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your amazing place with us. It’s like a little slice of heaven in the hills. Cheers Al to good health and happiness.😁👍
@cjgames001
@cjgames001 Жыл бұрын
hello Al what an awesome place you're a hardworking man! Ever think of making videos for youtube Im sure others would love your content!! Blessings to you Al!!
@hawaiiboiskeezah8084
@hawaiiboiskeezah8084 Жыл бұрын
Awesome place man may you continue and prosper god bless aloha 🤙🏽🙏🏽
@JamesRockwell-co6kx
@JamesRockwell-co6kx Жыл бұрын
You are a treasure and this video will live on for a long time.
@trevorhoffman6532
@trevorhoffman6532 Жыл бұрын
The world could use more people with your kindness, way of living with the land, and your mindset. Peace, health, and happiness to you.
@albutterfield712
@albutterfield712 Жыл бұрын
Great video Diego, I should talk louder. I'm 82 actually
@teresazon9326
@teresazon9326 Жыл бұрын
You're the youngest old man I know & one of the toughest for sure!
@BdeJJG
@BdeJJG Жыл бұрын
82 years old! ? Bless you with many more, 82 and walking up like that is incredible.
@codemonkey2k5
@codemonkey2k5 Жыл бұрын
You have a wonderful life set up for you there. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy it.
@danielleterry2331
@danielleterry2331 Жыл бұрын
Al you have a beautiful place and living the life I can only dream of more because I just don’t have the know how to build or understand solar stuff what a great job you have done
@albutterfield712
@albutterfield712 Жыл бұрын
Anyone can learn, but one should do what they love. Looks like you are a gardener
@Liam-x9l5r
@Liam-x9l5r 7 ай бұрын
Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how ot do it, and Virtue is doing it.
@ducati916SPS
@ducati916SPS Жыл бұрын
I'm 53 living in London, worrying about interest rates, job security and everything else in between, then I see this Guy....this Guy has all the answers. I salute you Sir.....👏👏👏👏
@joshuaboerger7965
@joshuaboerger7965 Жыл бұрын
Is the immigration as bad as they say?
@andreasfjellborg1810
@andreasfjellborg1810 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, feels the same. Going to move to my cabin in the next few years(just 25km from the city tho), going to start expanding it next summer, and add solar + wind power so it's self sufficient.
@starcrystal3271
@starcrystal3271 10 ай бұрын
I'm 57 almost 58 feeling the same! I want OUT!
@CastorRabbit
@CastorRabbit 8 ай бұрын
@@starcrystal3271 Mash theme song starts playing
@jordach545
@jordach545 5 ай бұрын
THIS IS A FAKE COMMENT FROM A BOT. More people are saying the exact same thing.
@oscarcancinoscott5690
@oscarcancinoscott5690 3 ай бұрын
We all should learn from this man. This is what humans are supposed to be doing in this wonderful planet, not destroying and killing each other There is a little bit for everyone 😊❤🎉
@603livefreeordie
@603livefreeordie Жыл бұрын
82 and still living off grid. Truly inspirational.
@whybutwhy
@whybutwhy Жыл бұрын
If you take him away from there he wouldn't live much longer either. You can't move old trees.
@ZaylaaZiaa
@ZaylaaZiaa Жыл бұрын
@@whybutwhy he's a part of the ecosystem now
@Praise___YaH
@Praise___YaH Жыл бұрын
Guys, Here is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER (Genesis 1) HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
@whybutwhy
@whybutwhy Жыл бұрын
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 This is KZbin not a church.
@patrick8023
@patrick8023 Жыл бұрын
​@@whybutwhy🤣🤣🤣
@chele-chele
@chele-chele Жыл бұрын
Old Al is living the dream, total freedom, no worries and at 82 he's running strong. Congrats!
@brandonlanham7841
@brandonlanham7841 Жыл бұрын
Just use a fine steel mesh screen to put on the ends of the water wheel. It'll be enough to slow the water down from shooting out the sides while allowing just a little to get through.
@baddriversofthenorcalarea500
@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 Жыл бұрын
Nothing says freedom like not being able to experience what 95% of the world has to offer!
@gopro5281
@gopro5281 Жыл бұрын
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500freedom is doing things at your own will, I bet this old man has a much bigger say in his life than you do in yours. Now go and get a 9-5 job so you can be enough of a sycophant to satisfy someone’s whim and can climb that corporate ladder that would to the death of your individuality.
@paulw5039
@paulw5039 Жыл бұрын
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 No one experiences 95% of the world has to offer. I'd take his 5% over your 5% any day.
@baddriversofthenorcalarea500
@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 Жыл бұрын
@@paulw5039You would rather spend all day doing tedious, pointless work to just survive? Oh boy! You get to see trees! So worth it!
@ladeene06
@ladeene06 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fabulous. Life was supposed to be like this. Even as a child I wanted his life. My brother and I when we were 8 and 7 ran away from home to go to our family property in oklahoma and live in the woods. We made it 2 miles before a neighbor told our parents they saw us on the hiway. If I'm lying I'm dying. Ironically just a year later we moved up there on that mountain and "camped" for 9 months while our parents built our cabin. In our 50's now we still consider that time the best in our lives. Our father still regrets letting that property go. And life goes on. Thanks for sharing this gem.
@kimb868
@kimb868 Жыл бұрын
You should do it one day 😊
@moos138
@moos138 Жыл бұрын
Where at in Oklahoma
@spaaggetii
@spaaggetii Жыл бұрын
No it wasn't. The opposite of Isolation is connectedness. Connecting means support. Isolation means you will not have assistance or help. Never think Isolation is the path to go down with. Always connect with support networks. They are going to assist you more than any friend you have ever known, expecially if you require help for specific reasons.
@ChristianRunsNY
@ChristianRunsNY Жыл бұрын
@@spaaggetii Nothing about life with less consumption means you can't connect with or see people. He literally has the internet
@Aluttuh
@Aluttuh Жыл бұрын
:(
@crankyfeathers1594
@crankyfeathers1594 2 ай бұрын
Wow, 84 years. That’s what an active outdoors life looks like. Incredible. I hope he gets to live many more years in his piece of paradise. Great content
@philmarwood69
@philmarwood69 Жыл бұрын
He has the life most of us wish for and dream of, but few get to live. Good luck and wishes for many more years of peaceful life in your home.
@godschildyes
@godschildyes Жыл бұрын
Amen
@CMcKinnon1013
@CMcKinnon1013 Жыл бұрын
Wisdom for guidance, is always an essential ❤😊
@stereolababy
@stereolababy 8 ай бұрын
most of us don't wish to dream or live his life. no teeth and a rotten house
@roblepper8418
@roblepper8418 Жыл бұрын
This guy is an inspiration. Imagine the life you could live living this way. It would be a lot of work but you would be healthy mentally and physically. Truly awesome.
@angermyode
@angermyode Жыл бұрын
I mean, you have to own property to live this way which is out of many people's budget.
@Glenn-em3hv
@Glenn-em3hv Жыл бұрын
Look at how great of shape he's in for his age and I guarantee you it's because of living off grid!!!
@pushintree
@pushintree Жыл бұрын
thats wats most appealing is how mentally fit you wld be living like this
@haroldncillabryant6448
@haroldncillabryant6448 Жыл бұрын
Yes you would from the rat race of this world 🌎 today a lot better life
@samael6903
@samael6903 Жыл бұрын
@@angermyodewell normally I would say you’re right, but nobody is stopping you from going into the middle of the woods of Appalachia, the Pacific Northwest, Upstate NY, etc. and just building a home out of the resources you find. The authorities aren’t going to waste time and resources searching for the random dude deep in the woods.
@James-ng5bx
@James-ng5bx Жыл бұрын
Imagine how well this guy must sleep with that calm waterfall sound going on these guys are very gifted
@pipfox7834
@pipfox7834 Жыл бұрын
"Gifted"old guys were all around us kids, growing up I the sixties. They got that way by growing up in an era where learning from older relatives in the toolshed and making things, fixing machinery and the household car was the norm. Not like today, sadly. Wages were a lot lower, you had to have these practical skills to get by. Although cost of living was lower too....Those guys, nothing fazed them. Country raised folk were very self reliant, even later living in cities.
@James-ng5bx
@James-ng5bx Жыл бұрын
@@pipfox7834 yes I know the type I've known a few like him
@tdeo2141
@tdeo2141 Жыл бұрын
Yeah… makes me a bit jealous. In the city you’re at the mercy of your neighbours. Loud music, motorcycle engines revving, noisy families that yell late at night. You name it. The police stopped coming by, you need to call the city and it’s a shame, you gotta wait forever on hold due to high volume of calls… yes, I’m quite jealous… in a good way of course.
@FinalFront
@FinalFront Жыл бұрын
@@pipfox7834 Sure just looking at the numbers alone, someone today earns $9/hr and someone working in the 1960s can say "Well I only earned $1.50 an hour!" But its more complicated than that. Both of my grandfathers were able to get good paying factory jobs right out of high school. By the time they were each 25 or 26 years old they had their houses fully paid for on 2 acre lots, no need for high interest 30 year mortgages. They were able to purchase brand new cars without high interest loans, and raise their families of 6 on just the one income. They could afford to take their families on vacation to the beach every summer. Then when they got old & retired they received incredibly good pensions. This was a pretty common way of living for Americans at one point. All that was gone before I was even born. I'm currently doing the exact same job my grandfather did, but each dollar I earn only goes about 20% as far as each dollar he earned back in the 1960s. It was also more common for families to own land. When they died they passed the farm onto their kids, then their kids passed it on, etc. However all it takes is for someone in your family born before you to sell the farm off to some developer so they can move to Florida or some such place, and the family farm is gone forever.
@Tigenraam
@Tigenraam Жыл бұрын
@@pipfox7834 wages are lower than ever in real terms. And if the current stock has been coddled, who's fault is that exactly?
@snooter28
@snooter28 Жыл бұрын
His laugh is wonderful. A small snicker and a smile is all you get. I also love how he said "I have a hard time throwing anything away" but he doesn't hesitate at all to give it to someone who needs it. That speaks volumes alone.
@thecocktailian2091
@thecocktailian2091 8 ай бұрын
Too many people mistake not throwing things away with hoarding. Stuff can still be usable, even if personally there is no use for it. Just waiting for the time when it becomes of use no matter who.
@T1ddlywinks
@T1ddlywinks 6 ай бұрын
@@thecocktailian2091 That's all fine and dandy as long as you don't have a bunch of useless shit hoarding up the place =]
@JumpingJacksism
@JumpingJacksism 4 ай бұрын
​@@T1ddlywinksagreed! Donate to a second hand or have a stand at a market. It's totally bonkers how many trinkets and heirlooms multiply over the years!
@recklessgaming2369
@recklessgaming2369 6 ай бұрын
Wow this brought tears.... For me it seems like a dream getting to that age and being that full of life. God bless this man.
@wellwait4197
@wellwait4197 Ай бұрын
I’m originally from a large metropolitan city, moved to a rural area over a decade ago. But his seclusion has me jealous and amazed, especially since I believe that stress is one of the devils favorite tools
@M.Campbell
@M.Campbell Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. He's living lightly on the land and bothering no one. May he be there for many more years.
@detacheddad3396
@detacheddad3396 Жыл бұрын
Just a few unnecessary signs missing lol
@adrienferreira4666
@adrienferreira4666 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately “bothering no one” is not a valid criterion where I live. There’s just no way you could build such structure in the woods and live in it. It would result in a lawsuit and an order to destroying everything. Even if the land is yours. Good for them, but certainly not replicable everywhere.
@angeloc3842
@angeloc3842 Жыл бұрын
Govt will find a reason to F with him soon enough
@Techgeek093
@Techgeek093 Жыл бұрын
@@adrienferreira4666 where I live if you even put a tent in your garden behind the house, you'll get a fine of 400€-1000€. Anything to make your life cheaper is just straight up illegal.
@WinnieTheTrain
@WinnieTheTrain Жыл бұрын
Sadly him being put on youtube is gonna cause police to show up there and kick him out.
@reb4898
@reb4898 Жыл бұрын
Al is a great friend to have, you are lucky. He is definitely living the highlife…
@ibexdnb2879
@ibexdnb2879 Жыл бұрын
This is the guy that survives societal breakdown. ❤
@jesusisking3814
@jesusisking3814 Жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ wants a personal relationship with you through the Holy Spirit, not religion and blind faith. You see, we all have sinned, and have broken God’s law (The Ten Commandments). Wrong doing deserves justice and must be punished (just like how a criminal has to pay for the crime they have committed) but God saved us from the eternal punishment of our sins by sending His Son Jesus Christ, fullness of God in flesh, a perfect, sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross and resurrecting, so that we may have everlasting life. It is all finished and now for you to accept the free gift of grace, you must repent of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ and Bible says that His Blood will cover all of your sins, you will be forgiven, saved from eternal punishment, and be given everlasting life. By faith you will receive the Holy Spirit, become born again, know Jesus personally and He will transform your heart and clean you from the inside out. Turn away from sin, read the Bible, pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you and change you, obey the Word. Much love and God bless you!
@casperd2100
@casperd2100 Жыл бұрын
Yep, the best AI is gpt-4 right now
@drew8642
@drew8642 Жыл бұрын
Pure gold having a property with a stream and spring of running water.
@eyeshalfwayopeneyeshalfway2603
@eyeshalfwayopeneyeshalfway2603 Жыл бұрын
Every home could have that actually - abundance of water everywhere could be utilized for us if people knew the truth of the vast subterranean water resources and stood against the false narrative tyranny of pretty much everything.
@deanpd3402
@deanpd3402 5 ай бұрын
Yep better than money.
@walterbrown3652
@walterbrown3652 Ай бұрын
His calmness and willingness to share a view into his home. I wish my granddad would treat me like that for 1 day
@BBBarbarian-u5q
@BBBarbarian-u5q 4 күн бұрын
Maybe you will wind up being the granddad you didn't have !
@Mysticfateee
@Mysticfateee Жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful story. I think Al is also really blessed with how things have turned out, having every source of water go by his house, not having any trees ever fall onto his house, only ever seeing a bear ONCE in 40+ years of living there. He truly has a peaceful place he can call his own
@thecocktailian2091
@thecocktailian2091 8 ай бұрын
Of course flooding is a significant issue. Something that has to be dealt with fairly regularly.
@sirtimatbob
@sirtimatbob Ай бұрын
Did he say no trees ever fell on his house? I might have missed that... I bet one has.
@Mysticfateee
@Mysticfateee Ай бұрын
​@@sirtimatbob I made the original comment a year ago but i did mention in it that no trees had fallen onto his house so yeah.
@sirtimatbob
@sirtimatbob Ай бұрын
@@Mysticfateee I searched the transcript and I didn't see anything like that. Maybe I missed it or maybe he never said it.
@Mysticfateee
@Mysticfateee Ай бұрын
@@sirtimatbob Ahhh. Maybe i assumed it because he didn't mention it.
@a_soldierz_genetics
@a_soldierz_genetics Жыл бұрын
He’s living the life that I dream about. My wife and I were gonna move off the grid but she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer about a year ago. So that has put a halt to our plans. I had to subscribe after watching this. Much love from Texas🤙
@V14-h3y
@V14-h3y Жыл бұрын
Bring her to a EE system
@jerminator0688
@jerminator0688 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Wish you guys the best.
@whistledick
@whistledick Жыл бұрын
Good luck to you and the Mrs, God bless yall
@a_soldierz_genetics
@a_soldierz_genetics Жыл бұрын
@@jerminator0688 I really appreciate that
@a_soldierz_genetics
@a_soldierz_genetics Жыл бұрын
@@whistledick thank you very much. Blessings to you
@the_grube5782
@the_grube5782 Жыл бұрын
Living in a city, Watching a youtube video is as close as some of us get to the serenity of living in nature. May this guy have many more happy peaceful years in his forest paradise.
@forgotusername182
@forgotusername182 Жыл бұрын
The fact Al was able to climb to the top of that mountain is awesome and inspiring.
@nancysmith9425
@nancysmith9425 Жыл бұрын
WHAT A PEACEFUL GIFT TO ALL WHO WATCH IN OUR CONFUSED WORLD LOOKING IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES , DEEP IN DEBT. CONTENT MOVES ALONG SO SMOOTHLY WITH AL'S BRIEF, HUMBLE COMMENTARY, SMALL CHUCKLE....THANK YOU BOTH FOR THIS TIMELESS VIDEO. 82 YR OLD GRMA IN PACIFIC NW. COLD FRONT MOVING IN 10/27/23.
@InternetArbiter
@InternetArbiter Жыл бұрын
these days, we have to get into debt just to afford some land somewhere to even try doing this on. then you gotta figure out how to pay that debt, and the jobs out yonder are scarce. freedom has all been bought up already
@chrisrobinson1062
@chrisrobinson1062 5 ай бұрын
What an absolutely rich man, Wisdom, Experience and Life. So amazing..
@tigercat73
@tigercat73 Жыл бұрын
Al is one cool cat. He is a salt of the earth guy with a heart of gold. You can feel a peace and coolness about him through the screen.
@findingpeaceofficial963
@findingpeaceofficial963 Жыл бұрын
Very inspirational video. A lot of hard work over the years Al. You have a beautiful home and peaceful property. So proud of you, keep up the amazing job. 82 and getting younger. Thanks so much Diego for creating this inspiring video. Have the greatest day ever, love and peace.
@FlorinWorldFW
@FlorinWorldFW Жыл бұрын
All the respect in the world to Al. At 82 years old, he is younger and more alive than many others half his age and is an example worth following. May God bless him, may he have good health, may he be as young as he was until now, even at 102 years old, why not... Thank you for this clip and keep taking care of Al. Only good, all the best! 🤗
@Aurora-pi6jr
@Aurora-pi6jr Жыл бұрын
When your employer asks you where do you see yourself in 5 years:
@potunny
@potunny 6 ай бұрын
💯
@mr.e5930
@mr.e5930 5 ай бұрын
foreal lol
@TwilightMysts
@TwilightMysts Ай бұрын
I am more than a little envious. This guy lives in almost the perfect place. Beautiful little pond & falls, cute little house with a waterwheel, secluded place surrounded by trees...
@SyTrades
@SyTrades Жыл бұрын
this is what a healthy, happy, and truly connected human being looks like. I refuse to be in a retirement home when i’m 82, Al has trusted that the lands bestowed upon him have all he needs to survive and live a truly fulfilled life, and in return Earth has given him life and a healthy one at that, Seriously can’t say enough how inspirational this is!
@iront03
@iront03 10 ай бұрын
100%
@voodookitchenmama
@voodookitchenmama Жыл бұрын
Amazing man, I thought he was about 60 years old. Blessings to him, wishing him many more years on his mountain. I would love to live there.
@roydellago
@roydellago Жыл бұрын
What a legend. 82 years old and walking up the mountain with ease.
@chrisblyth6716
@chrisblyth6716 6 ай бұрын
He reminds me so much of my late grandfather, not throwing anything away and keeping life simple. Live long and prosper Al.
@badgerdad777
@badgerdad777 Жыл бұрын
What a cool property. He has a stream, a pond, a waterfall and a view of the mountain. I bet Al sleeps well. I have one more kid left at home and I imagine I'll be out in the woods alone for most of the rest of my life. I"m a loner introvert but I am still afraid. It gives me some piece seeing Al's story.
@jesusisking3814
@jesusisking3814 Жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ wants a personal relationship with you through the Holy Spirit, not religion and blind faith. You see, we all have sinned, and have broken God’s law (The Ten Commandments). Wrong doing deserves justice and must be punished (just like how a criminal has to pay for the crime they have committed) but God saved us from the eternal punishment of our sins by sending His Son Jesus Christ, fullness of God in flesh, a perfect, sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross and resurrecting, so that we may have everlasting life. It is all finished and now for you to accept the free gift of grace, you must repent of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ and Bible says that His Blood will cover all of your sins, you will be forgiven, saved from eternal punishment, and be given everlasting life. By faith you will receive the Holy Spirit, become born again, know Jesus personally and He will transform your heart and clean you from the inside out. Turn away from sin, read the Bible, pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you and change you, obey the Word. Much love and God bless you!
@daren7889
@daren7889 Жыл бұрын
Why don't you focus on LOVE? God is love and he/ she who abides in love , abides in God , and God in him/ her! Keep Christ's message simple! 🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲💚💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
@TheOnlyIncognito
@TheOnlyIncognito Жыл бұрын
Loneliness is never good, being alone for a short while is fine but we all need someone
@JK-zl7vv
@JK-zl7vv Жыл бұрын
Al is a very smart man, that was very wise for him to purchase/acquire that land back in 1977, it must have been beautiful to live in nature all those years, and to build and develop the property with all of those amenities to make life very comfortable for himself, you are a wonderful person Al. 🤠👍⭐⭐⭐
@forestcottage7321
@forestcottage7321 Жыл бұрын
What a sweet gentle soul Al is. I wish him a long and healthly happy life! Such a beautiful home🌻🍀🐞🦋
@XxparrotBobxX
@XxparrotBobxX 3 ай бұрын
I really like how he has everything neatly organized. One of my quirks with doing a lot of gardening projects is seeing a lot stuff around. This guys def likes seeing things organized.
@rnbnostalgia256
@rnbnostalgia256 7 ай бұрын
This video offers a fascinating insight into alternative energy sources and the rewards of self-sufficiency.
@haxsys
@haxsys Жыл бұрын
Comfort is where we lost our way. Always wanting more, when having less is more. Perfectly difficult life right here. Love it.
@brianmatthews4323
@brianmatthews4323 Жыл бұрын
Comfort is dangerous.
@thecocktailian2091
@thecocktailian2091 8 ай бұрын
Seems he has just the right amount. I believe more the point here is excess comfort of a Bacchanalian level is destructive. Power wise, people really dont need that much. A light or two, some music and an ability to power a screen. The biggest power sink is the refrigerator, so when you change that power demand, a few hundred watts becomes copious.
@Khazandar
@Khazandar 6 ай бұрын
@@brianmatthews4323 No it isn't. Just because you have comfort and amenities doesn't mean that you have to surrender to that. That's a choice.
@brianmatthews4323
@brianmatthews4323 6 ай бұрын
@@Khazandar Why do you want to argue with me instead of seeing the point? What if I had said the table saw in my shop was dangerous? Would you have argued that, too? Driving is dangerous, construction work is dangerous, etc. I never said that you had to "surrender to that", now did I? Quit wasting my time.
@shadow6543
@shadow6543 Жыл бұрын
Al is awesome, imagine being in that good shape at 82?
@hollyvick181
@hollyvick181 6 ай бұрын
Love how laid back he is. I hate going out to shop too. I'd not want to leave.😊
@hollyvick181
@hollyvick181 6 ай бұрын
I love how much this young man respects AL and that he spends time just chillin watching the water with him.❤
@AMoneyVideo
@AMoneyVideo 5 ай бұрын
It looked like a great day. ^-^
@sirtimatbob
@sirtimatbob Ай бұрын
@@hollyvick181 Diego showed a lot of respect throughout the video. He would make an amazing friend if we ever met IRL
@greyhound3561
@greyhound3561 Ай бұрын
I totally understand why this amazing man prefers to live where he does, what a slice of laid-back peaceful Heaven on Earth - Al must be the fittest 82 y/old I've ever seen !
@guycorp1325
@guycorp1325 Жыл бұрын
How wonderful and inspiring for you and Al to have formed such a great friendship. What an awesome mentor to have. Glad to see there are still “old men” living in the mountains near Mt. St. Helens.
@Mochi-sn3ud
@Mochi-sn3ud Жыл бұрын
What a fascinating man who does not look a day to his age!!! Thank you for sharing this video. Al is an inspiration.)
@ElaineKnight-k9m
@ElaineKnight-k9m Жыл бұрын
What an absolutely gentle old man. His love of nature. Amazing. Al is an absolute treasure!.
@elise6689
@elise6689 Жыл бұрын
Al seems like a great man. His place is so magical and beautiful! I would love to live somewhere like that. The house is really cool!
@jymcotton9904
@jymcotton9904 Жыл бұрын
You say that, but it takes a different mindset, and person, to do that. No cell phones, internet, etc. You are completely dependent on yourself for everything. No walmarts, fast food, and convenient stores. Are you sure? No where to have your hair and nails done either.
@elise6689
@elise6689 Жыл бұрын
@@jymcotton9904 i live pretty rural already, although not as rural as him. I am building a community with friends on a huge piece of beautiful land where we are going to grow our own food. Right now we are fixing up the 3 huge but very old buildings on the land. The store is 20 minutes away by car and we cook at home everyday. Dont miss fast food at all. But it’s nice to enduldge on the rare occation that I go into the big city that is 3 hours away. Next spring we are gonna start growing food and I’m also gonna experiment with natural herbal remedies and I’m gonna keep experimenting with fermentation and preserving food. Funny of you to assume that I get my hair and nails done. I do my own hair maybe once a year and I bite my nails. Bad habit.
@albutterfield712
@albutterfield712 Жыл бұрын
@@jymcotton9904 I do have internet & phone
@Daniel-bv7qt
@Daniel-bv7qt Жыл бұрын
@@albutterfield712 Hi Al, do you mind letting me know the type of internet set up you have ? Thought you were completely off the grid
@Paislywalls4767
@Paislywalls4767 Жыл бұрын
​@@albutterfield712greetings Al, Yes, I read that comment and thought, ' didn't they watch the video? Yet comment so...🤔' Bless you sir! Glad to know you're out there... an inspiration. 😊 🍃🕊🍃
@SalvadorSanchez-ht6vp
@SalvadorSanchez-ht6vp 9 ай бұрын
I feel peace looking this way of living life. Good video and good people. God Bless You all
@DavidWade55
@DavidWade55 2 ай бұрын
Thanks al for sharing your story’s with us , looking forward to more of you as and when ( be safe , ) bfn
@christian3713
@christian3713 Жыл бұрын
Man watching you guys go through those old photo books really made me smile, just knowing everything he went through to get to that point. I’m sure this video meant more to him than most understand. Appreciate you for sharing
@bobmiller7502
@bobmiller7502 Жыл бұрын
hes looking fine for 82, just goes to show getting away from the electric soup we all live in, improved your mental and phyisical health,power to you my brother,,keep on keeping on & never STOP Loving,,xxx
@selmandeyanayih
@selmandeyanayih 5 ай бұрын
There should be a like button for every time one finds something they love in the video.
@Zodliness
@Zodliness 6 ай бұрын
Ever since moving to the city, I've missed living off the land and it's abundance of natural resources. Making me more dependent on expensive consumer supply chains for my everyday provisions. In my senior years I've been contemplating returning to a similar simpler way of life. Few people I believe nowadays for the same reasons could adapt to living in a (post apocalyptic) minimalistic way of life, fore they have (like me) gone soft and totally addicted to the convenience of consumerism. Thanks for sharing your story. 👍
@hermosasons1
@hermosasons1 Жыл бұрын
Oh My My My. What a Real Man. He is unbelievable. How I would love to visit his kingdom ❤️🥰 I wish him all the best. I would pay $1000 just to visit. Being raised in Hermosa Beach 🏖️ and my father took us to Morongo Valley for 2 years to learn how to improvise was a lesson learned. Now I live in Dubai and I am so so impressed. He is amazing. Thank you for this video. Much needed.
@werenesian3912
@werenesian3912 Жыл бұрын
This video make me relax and calm from my daily depression
@andreak4502
@andreak4502 Жыл бұрын
I live in the PW and I had known several "old timers" who live a similar life as this gentleman. Looks like, he is still in excellent health and probably he will still be chopping his own firewood at age 100. Good for him.
@jeremyrankin4346
@jeremyrankin4346 6 ай бұрын
what a relaxing work out to live , thank you for an escape form life. great video.
@Conmezzo
@Conmezzo Жыл бұрын
He's a content and youthful 82yo! More years of peace and blessing to you. What an inspiration.
@epostiljon
@epostiljon Жыл бұрын
Now this is what a true influencer should be. I hope you keep your health for years to come :)
@danielleterry2331
@danielleterry2331 Жыл бұрын
Wow how awesome! I love that waterwheel! What a beautiful place he worked so hard as a younger man to make a beautiful home
@Eremon1
@Eremon1 Жыл бұрын
I worked with an old guy that was building himself an off-grid home, one piece at a time. Construction sites can be quite wasteful at times, and he'd diligently ask for anything he could use that was just going to be tossed. He basically built himself a home for free over a 5-7 year period. He'd always say, if you want heaven you have to build it yourself. And he did. This guy reminds me of him a lot. Looks like it works pretty well for him.
@Nyctophora
@Nyctophora Ай бұрын
Amazing place and amazing guy! He does not look his age! Al you did and are doing a great job!
@chipnegro5990
@chipnegro5990 Жыл бұрын
I live a similar lifestyle as this man. I’m only 64 though. I’m definitely impressed that this man is still getting around at his age. I’m hoping that I’m able to continue my off grid lifestyle until my dying day. I personally feel like an animal in a cage when I go to town. No way I could be happy living in town.
@alive.off-grid
@alive.off-grid Жыл бұрын
Hey off I've been living off grid for 20 years now. I don't have a stream for power though. I use my solar panels. But I'm doing pretty good. It's nice not owing everybody in the world. I just enjoy the peace and quiet the animals. I cook my food and heat my home with wood, open the windows turn on a fan for my air conditioning. Nice being up in the woods. Enjoy young Feller
@Hillbilly_Bob.J
@Hillbilly_Bob.J Жыл бұрын
This made me wish I could take one last walk through the woods of southeastern oklahoma with my mom.. she's stage 4 cancer 😢 but we had some of the best times ever in the Ouachita national Forrest. Thanks for the video AL and Diego!!
@RichelleH
@RichelleH Жыл бұрын
Watching your video made me so home sick. I was born and raised in WA state, my family is from and I lived in a tiny town called Toutle. I recognized the area immediately. Love it up there. Al reminds me so much of my Gram who is still over there.
@RenovationWork
@RenovationWork Ай бұрын
I watch all of your programs. I am in awe of what you have accomplished. You are amazing people.
@PowerSawSully
@PowerSawSully Жыл бұрын
This video makes me feel guilty in such an awesome way. I take so many things for granted, if my phone dies, or my car is low on gas. Truly incredible and very humbling.
@teresazon9326
@teresazon9326 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Al's place is my favorite place in that entire area. It's magical & amazing.
@SmokeyPyro
@SmokeyPyro Жыл бұрын
I was wondering how old he was, i thought like 65 perhaps being around 20 when starting this, but damn 82! Still so vital Must be the peace and tranquility from living off the grid, outside in nature, it seems really stunning there, a mountain side, fresh spring water, just wow! A true inspiration
@Luigi.T
@Luigi.T 7 ай бұрын
Simplesmente incrível!!!! Que lugar maravilhoso! Obrigado, Diego. Teus vídeos são encantadores.
@zendog57
@zendog57 10 ай бұрын
Al ... youve got a super cool place. Both of you are living a good life.
@TheModScientist
@TheModScientist Жыл бұрын
My best friend grew up in a hydro off-grid house. Everyone loved going out to his place for sleep-overs. Fast forward to 22-23 years later, he's just out of college, and his parents move into a beautiful new house in town. Then proceed to tell him about how wonderful and convenient life is. He was pretty pissed. Lol
@Chris-tu3xx
@Chris-tu3xx Жыл бұрын
The basics of living. No Drama! Love it.
@m1j9s79
@m1j9s79 6 ай бұрын
Lol there is nothing basic about this setup.
@piptrivr
@piptrivr Жыл бұрын
i remember when diego or agent strong man was first introdused to move that safe up the hill near the rock pit and when al got that new blue boat and when they found the sword truly the best youtubers ever
@zsrc3623
@zsrc3623 Жыл бұрын
Bro Al is living every ones dream right now
@richrocketlll
@richrocketlll Жыл бұрын
Next time you see Al thank him for sharing. I am truly amazed at his life style and his putting together a power system that works and has back up. Soft spoken about all he has accomplished. WOW.
@colleencunningham4762
@colleencunningham4762 Жыл бұрын
I live in the Sierras and for several years adventured off grid I loved it very rough and always working on wood, laundry, food, burn piles, gardening & the bears & mountain lions were a constant worry, but sure miss it !!! Anyone got a little fixed upper over there🙄🤔😍😁 good times love your set up great world you have perfected🤗
@outlaw7x77
@outlaw7x77 Жыл бұрын
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video about AL and his homestead. I have a friend who reminds me a lot of Al, but he doesn't have a Creek on his 3 acres, so no free power. The ingenuity involved in this is so apparent, and it really does speak volumes about the possibilities and sustainability of off grid life. I gues, though not everyone can live on a creek with hydroelectric potential. The photo album shows his wife. What a lovely couple they are.. wherever she is, they are king and queen of humanity. Still bright and shining star examples of what could and should be. Thank you again for sharing Al and his way of life.
@albutterfield712
@albutterfield712 Жыл бұрын
No wife. That was a friend
@dawncornwall6268
@dawncornwall6268 Жыл бұрын
Just watched the Water Wheel Saga. Living in tandem with nature is our highest form of destiny on Earth. Diego, your videos are artistic, informational, and soothing. Thanks Diego & Al ❤
@Tiger74147
@Tiger74147 Жыл бұрын
My favourite part of this is simply two people from different generations hanging out and having a good time. We have so many people trying to divide us along whatever lines possible, including age, and it's great to see living proof of how we can connect.
@ricksanchez2425
@ricksanchez2425 4 ай бұрын
My uncle lived off the grid in Utah for alot of years loves it
@pieceworkstudios
@pieceworkstudios 9 ай бұрын
This is one of the most beautiful off grids and Al is the greatest. Excellent video 👍
@AsTheWheelsTurn
@AsTheWheelsTurn Жыл бұрын
I feel like my blood pressure and stress level went down just watching this and listening to this guy talk. I bet he will live a very long life without all the stress most of us experience and even if he doesnt he will have lived a GOOD life and that is more important than anything. I am miserable, do not like living in a huge city and working myself to death for money to pay bills. I love working but would rather it be cutting wood and just things I need to do to live.
@freespiritwithnature4384
@freespiritwithnature4384 Жыл бұрын
I know many people living on their own at 82 . Excellent job! ❤
@lynngatlin4469
@lynngatlin4469 Жыл бұрын
Don't ever leave there unless you have to for health reasons. That my friend is a little heaven here on earth.
@sacredstonecards9051
@sacredstonecards9051 10 ай бұрын
I think Al lives in my state. Luv this video. Thank you. I felt hope watching it. ❤
@namethem00
@namethem00 6 ай бұрын
I love this so much, I will have this in the future Lord willing. 😌
@WrongButtonWB
@WrongButtonWB Жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery, the silence of nature... serenity. Here's to another 46years Al, to your health. Cheers.
@startpage717
@startpage717 Жыл бұрын
Probably a Peaceful space, with no stressful people, and Joy inside, Congratulations to you Al
@boe4448
@boe4448 2 ай бұрын
I don't have words to express myself. Amazing!! 😊👍 Boe
@suezaple4950
@suezaple4950 9 ай бұрын
Love this place and what he is doing amazing fella and what an awesome life . Wish i was closer id waterproof his home, beautiful property . Al is a very cool man. I could live here and as Al would not want to leave even for groceries.
@SuperEarther
@SuperEarther Жыл бұрын
wow i wish everyone was like al. as soon as i saw him i could see how genuine he was
@dalewalford2630
@dalewalford2630 Жыл бұрын
Al looks fabulous at 82. Amazing place. Stunning views and what a place and what a way to live. That fresh water spring and two cups scene made me smile ear to ear. I can only imagine how fresh that must be.
@jacobvidjeskog
@jacobvidjeskog Жыл бұрын
The natural way of life is what it’s all about! Thank you for this wonderful video of inspiration.
@ATomRileyA
@ATomRileyA 9 ай бұрын
Feel like he has got the right idea he looks fantastic for 82 and has a great off grid setup too.
@20vtechnik
@20vtechnik 9 ай бұрын
My kids watch the Adventure Agents show and will occasionally catch a few episodes myself. I first saw these two fellows on that show. I always thought Al had a really neat place. Thanks for the detailed tour. Very much enjoyed it. Well done!
@shayameeks337
@shayameeks337 Жыл бұрын
I love Washington, such beautiful land anywhere in the Pacific Northwest Al's got a amazing home lots of hard word went into that house
@loganmott2015
@loganmott2015 Жыл бұрын
Finally someone who uses a water wheel for power generation. It’s gotta be the simplest, most effective, and long term solution.
@thecocktailian2091
@thecocktailian2091 8 ай бұрын
His issue is it provides TOO much power. That water wheel could power a half dozen homes continuously.
@poetmaggie1
@poetmaggie1 Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of people, in the states, still not on the grid and it isn't by choice, they would love to have things the rest of us take for granted. I wish more of they could do something like this but water is also a problem for a lot of them. Congratulations on a tool that lasted so long
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