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[@cdeleskiyt]

Please don't ever delete the old videos. They are charming and delightful. ❤😊

[@janmanning4628]

I agree❤

[@jamieboylan641]

I know many will disagree with me, (and that’s ok! 😊) but I actually prefer the older videos, and I go back to them from time to time. There was something down to earth and authentic about them. Videos where Stu and Shaye were casually talking in their kitchen while drinking wine, with the camera placed discreetly off to the side. It was like we were a guest in their home- as opposed to the more staged, production-like (albeit professional looking) videos now. Same feelings I have about The Daily Connoisseur. Loved her older ones, and don’t watch as many newer ones now. I know, however, many subscribers prefer the better audio and visual qualities. I still would rather watch the humble video beginnings of a channel. ❤

[@tbrown2302]

You’re never too old to learn. We found our five acres when we were 63 and 67 y.o. Some friends and family thought we were crazy because of the work involve to bring it up to what we dreamed of. It’s mostly woods so work one acre which makes it manageable. We aren’t milking or raising large livestock. We’ve added a pole barn for our large family gatherings and to make it available for others. You’re doing great! Creating many memories for the kids. Blessings.

[@lisanester3338]

Everything has changed and yet everything has stayed the same. You’ve grown so many wonderful things…a farm, children, gardens, animals and a solid relationship with each other. Keep on keeping on.❤

[@deborahnickloy5747]

You two are gifted with expressing yourselves, and working as a team. Beautiful.

[@Gold-Dust-Acres2000]

Your old videos are the best ones 🙌💎the gardens 💐

[@hippyhebrewhomestead8593]

I love watching y’all flourish. You’re doing an outstanding job!

[@margaretramsingh4865]

I love the style of the old videos. It’s so laid back and spontaneous. Happy New Year and may your family continue to love what you do as you inspire us all. 🌺

[@TheresaLawrence-wx4mq]

I've discovered the best and richest milk , maybe the closest to Jersey cow milk super high butterfat content and that is Nigerian Dwarf goats !!!! Oh my gosh , a whole different level of goats milk . I cant be without it ❤

[@JamieClements1982]

We just built a huge greenhouse and I have so enjoyed going In there and pick what I need. We’ve had veggies in raised beds outside but the greenhouse takes it to another level. We are getting ready to process another one of our cows. My goal is to have a dairy cow in the next year. We are about to put in it irrigation for all our fruit trees. It’s so hot and we need a steady stream of water. Can’t control the weather. 😆This was a fun video!! All the older clips put in was neat!

[@user-zi2fj3hz2o]

I love watching your old videos

[@oatherslegacyfarm]

The quality of your videos is #goals. Keep it up and we can only hope to have just a fraction of what you have accomplished.

[@thujahillhomemaking]

Lovely and sweet chat, you two. You both are a blessing to the community God has given you to steward. Thank you for sharing of yourselves to teach and instruct in such helpful ways. Here’s to more beautiful workshops in the year to come! ♥️

[@libertyandjustus8258]

A really precious and heart felt video ❤ I really like how as a couple you made plans together-goals for your home and family. I'm going to implement this into my life. Thank you for helping us all to refocus our life and homestead goals❤ Happy New Year Elliot Family ❤

[@amberrogers4870]

oooo! I have Dairy sheep, love love them .... I would not have any other dairy animal. They are easy keepers easy on your fences and the milk is to die for. We are high desert too here east of the Cascades in Oregon. Not alot of pastures so I do supplement with alfalfa pellets during milking season. I just added a high percentage Lacaune ram to my flock. They are said to have the highest amount of butter fat.

[@laurdoane]

We just butchered an older dairy cow. We dispatch and send to a butcher and he said it was the 2nd best marbling he’s ever seen 🙌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Rotational grazing, a local organic grain & alfalfa 👌🏽 Sold our other in milk cow bc it was too much milk for us.. Now you’ve planted a sheep seed 😂

[@TheresaLawrence-wx4mq]

Nigerian Dwarf goats , rich cream !!

[@grekahg3938]

Always looking back helps keep the times you wonder if it’s worth it into perspective. I love what you said about the level of quality of the food out there is and why it’s so important now than ever to grow quality food that makes the recipes taste so good. I know growing our own food has helped us to be healthier than we’ve been in years prior. We will be going into 2024 teaching our a couple of our grandchildren who are home schooled the importance of growing food and how/why we do what we do with the gardens. My husband will also be teaching them woodworking. Passing along the treasures of sustaining life to the next generations.

[@natashafranz5463]

On the off chance that this would be helpful for your greenhouse..I .just watched a youtube video by Jill Winger from 2 yrs ago about going to an 89 year old mans farm in Nebraska that grows citrus trees and veggies in a geothermal greenhouse. I can share the link if you would like if you cant find it and want to watch it. I didnt post it because I didnt know if that would be ok.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Oh man, those kids were so cute! A thought before you give up your dairy cow, do you know if your children will enjoy sheep’s milk and its products?

[@jeffkey3158]

Ok Stu I could see you wanting to laugh Art the beginning and it made me laugh🤣🤣🤣🤣love when grownups still laugh when it’s inappropriate lol!!😂

[@thesimplehomestead1]

I agree, don't delete! When I'm waiting for new videos to come out I watch the old one. It's so fun seeing how much the kids have grown and your farm has changed

[@mama_knitter]

I feel like I just watched y’all sit down, man this year has flown!

[@oldtavernfarm]

Here on the opposite corner of the country, our problem is water too. Too much of it, lol!! But you're right; water is a tricky thing to balance. And OMG...your feed buckets tied with bale twine to the fence for your pigs is GENIUS. We have 3 heritage pigs about the size of your old ones, and if yours can get their snouts down in there, so can ours! (We lose our feed pans in the mud lol) THANKS!!❤

[@kathyconner51]

Happy New Year and blessings for all your plans for 2024 ❤

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE AND FUR BABIES. STTB

[@user-zi2fj3hz2o]

Lovely! Perfect way of live is always to be connected to our earth and grow our own food. Next year will be wonderful! I have also plans to make our little garden beautiful and grow more food and flowers. To realize what we really like and need feels sometimes overwhelming but taking the little steps makes it easy. Wish you all the greatness and love and a happy new year! Hopefully more and more people become selfsufficient.

[@kimsloan4194]

I love your video on cooking in your yodel stove and using your egg spoon. I even bought one for me we have a wood stove and one day will try it

[@countrymousesfarmhouse497]

The older videos here , are my favourites. They are real and precious. Thank you for sharing your journey here❤❤

[@livmegargle5420]

What a lovely taking stock video. I love this time of year for this! Thanks for sharing✨

[@gs-vg8uf]

These are my favourite videos. I especially loved the one where you were frying outside and chatting with the beautiful little cape and gloves, but each one, each year, is special. Thank you again for this little insight into your world.

[@irisolivas2199]

Never knew about dairy sheep!

[@Tulipan05]

You're keeping the cow right? My parents on their farm didn't get rid of their cattle b/c they had to drive their kids to piano or jujitsu lessons. Tough decisions in a changing world.

[@honey-bee-farmstead]

This was a great video, looking back is as important as looking forward ❤ I've been subscribed and following your incredible channel for years and I've not found a video I didn't like. Please keep it up ❤

[@javiersanchezmejia2350]

Beautiful farm 🎄

[@BarbaraLiberatore10]

Really good , God bless you all❤

[@prairierosefarmstead15]

You two are so cute together ❤️

[@user-fc2gy7mn5q]

Прекрасная семья! Трудолюбивые заботливые родители для своих детей! Всех благ вам в новом году и пусть все ваши цели исполнятся! ❤️🎄💖🎁💝🌲💕🌟👍👍👍

[@kathylane5934]

Its a pretty place😊

[@marthasundquist5761]

Yup...no audio for me either. Went and clicked on subscriptions and clicked on their channel and then it worked....you tube needs to fix their app.

[@vidyamukhi6434]

Your every video is awesome, old or new.....love it❤❤❤❤

[@ilzitek2419]

I love your family. You are amazing together. Many blessings your way.

[@Vdudman]

Thank you for being so kind and sharing with us your experience. Happy New Year and really have a rest.

[@celesteburley4035]

Sheep mik and cheese is a great idea!

[@tundemihaly8680]

Dear Elliot family! Hello amd happy new year from Transylvania, Romania ( I'm originally from Cleveland....long story ;) ) We live in a small village with our 3 children and our developing property. Thank you for reminding me that things take time. You've come a long way, congratulations ❤ Cheers to another blessed year!

[@KAMLANDER]

Yay fixed!!!

[@jameshill4005]

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO 📹 ❤😊🎉YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE SUPER FANTASTIC....LOVE EVERY PART OF YOUR AMAZING VIDEO 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@donnaadkins2429]

Love the goal setting and the changes you make every year! Happy new year from my family to yours, may it be healthy, happy and productive xoxo

[@user-ne5ns7sd6x]

Happy holidays and I hope your New Year's is the best ❤️💯❤ Thank you for your awe-inspiring Channel

[@joanneganon7157]

The kids were so adorable 😊. CeeCee has been with you for some time❤ Happy New Year 🎉 JO JO IN VT 💞

[@cigdemekici9125]

❤

[@leilaniaki344]

Does your husband teach guitar lessons? Love his style.

[@theelliotthomestead]

Only to a student or two ❤

[@leilaniaki344]

Thank you for answering back. This 69 year old loves learning new styles.

[@michaelhogan9053]

I still think you are quite selfish for not adopting a live-in Grand Pa from Pennsylvania. I could have taught the kids bad words and they could've taught me to read. Too late now, they'd take me in a fight. God Bless

[@KAMLANDER]

No audio????

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

I have Audio

[@theelliotthomestead]

I have audio as well! Maybe try closing the app and opening it again. ❤

[@KAMLANDER]

@@theelliotthomestead I did, it helped. I just had to do it a couple times. But I got audio, thank you 🥰