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[@videogenie1236]

Those are some good points you made, Jess. I have noticed in some of your videos that you don't converse a lot. So, I am happy to hear what you were talking about.

[@jackieskitchen1966]

You are an awesome lady Jess, that is one of the reasons I stopped youtubing, too many opinionated people out there that just don't understand.

[@paulawagner6058]

Thank you, Jess. I appreciate the commentary. No telling how many people were blessed by your words.

[@kathystankowski567]

I love how you articulated bullies in such a diplomatic manner. ❤

[@ricksmith3907]

Great analogy Jess easily communicative. Great episode guys!

[@buydirectusa4954]

I'm genx. I was bullied daily in grade school and jr high. I wasnt a fast runner and they always got me. Until one day my friend told me i needed to stop running. I did and i turned around and let lose on one of them, wiped my nose which did get hit once and after he backed down, i challenged his two friends. They backed off. The whole time, my buddy cheering me on but not joining in. Never got bullied again. I cant imagine the cyberbullying that happens now. I realize that bullies have other issues but those who are being bullied suffer untold pain because of their actions. Ending bullying starts with the parents.

[@faelanuafintan4332]

It is very courageous of you to share your experience. 🙏 We all want to be happy and we all want not to suffer. That is what we all have in common. The question becomes how do we do that? Thanks for sharing!🪷

[@OMGIluvthatsong]

Wow, Jess, the way you said everything about bullying without sounding preachy was just so awesome beyond words! I've been following your build for a few years now and have come to love you and Jim in that whole time, you are a very cool couple, but the way you shared that about autism just make me love you that much more!! Than you to both you and Jim for creating this space, I watch EVERY SINGLE ONE of your videos!!! Thank you!! Much love!

[@harrisji]

Jess we have nothing but love for you 😊

[@Offgridtoil]

You're awesome Jess, new handle, "stop using your chicken brain"

[@lindawells9328]

Yall are doing a good job on your beautiful home . Jess you are telling the truth when it comes to chickens and humans bullying others . Some people and chickens can be so mean to each other . Bullies are hurt people who hurt other people and they don't care who's feelings they hurt . Everybody gets bullied a few times in there life . That's so sad .Jess you said that you have Autism . I couldn't tell , you just seems very , nice , and very shy , talented and very smart . Yall are very good people . People need to show more love and respect towards each other . There should be love and peace in this world. Miss . Linda 💯❤

[@heatherk8931]

😮❤❤ wow, Jess, you are an extremely well spoken, intellectual woman! What you said was very profound and mixed with humor (thinking with our chicken brains). Thank you.

[@sameerbaig4335]

She is great , intelligent , relating human behaviour with chicken , she is a keen observer + she used appropriate words to express 👍

[@lauralowery9303]

Thanks for the talk about bullying and chickens. You're right, I didn't think of it that way. Good talk. I appreciate it and I know it's hard to do. Too bad about the chicken. I hope she gets better soon! 🤗💖

[@theREmissionary]

I love Arizona desert rainstorms. My late husband was, in his words, an "Arizona desert rat," and taught me to appreciate the beauty of the desert.

[@bettbebop]

Great message regarding bullying!! ❤️

[@9-o-mine]

I had a chicken with a hurt leg a few months back. I had to hand feed her also and make sure she drank; gave her electrolytes in water. I gave her plain yogurt with black seed oil mixed in, as well as dried oregano with her scratch. She seemed most interested in protein ie: black sunflower seeds , meal worms and boiled eggs. It took her about 3 weeks to want to join the others. She's good now but still has a limp which improved over time. I hope your little chicken gets better! I don't know the cause of her hurt leg but thought maybe what I did might help. ❤🤞

[@0livelanette859]

When I lived in Tucson; I collected some of each of all the Pretty Grasses I liked from a long the side of the Highway. I'd take the whole Clump. Grasses Grow in small Clumps. and come in many colors ; And I'd toss the whole clump in my yard. And then they do what they do. and plant them self. Get them when they are seeding. Natural Works the best I think. 😇🥰🌵🌾🌾🌾🌵🌵

[@nicolaturner6516]

My grandson has autism an am still leaning i love him so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@unSteerable256]

Keyboard Bullies seem to thrive on Negative comments.,..either by them or to them ...they must be really miserable people. You stay and Be Positive..

[@curtisbartle4381]

The Culling

[@ewelina3817]

Very well said Jess!. That's why I stop watching TV, 20% is true, 50 % is to make you confuse and rest is negative shocking information. Where you receiving only small % of information, there is no way you can make judgment call on anything.

[@WildOrchardOasisFarm]

TV=tell lies to your vision. It's all lies and deception. Got rid of mine in the 80s. 😂

[@John-N797]

I also stopped watching Tv about 10 years ago. Best decision I ever made to date

[@kathybond4202]

I’m the mother, g-mother , aunt to 3 neurodivergents, I’m somewhere in between. I’ve seen so much heart ache due to cruel bullying. I so love ingenuity and special insight to the world. You and Jim are perfect examples.

[@JaniceSeagraves]

Well said, Jess.

[@jasontoolan3816]

Tip, increasing the surface area within your earth tubes increases the cooling surfaces and cools air more effectively. Like a silencer in a gun, the increased surfaces dampen the sounds. Imagine the possibilities dream team.

[@bosx]

Bless you Jess for your antibullying message. I know Jim is so proud of you for speaking out. I have been pleased to see you are getting more comfortable on camera. Good luck getting the tin on and the holes filled before the rains set in.

[@damonswanson3156]

That was a beautiful lesson, Jess. Thank you for sharing those feelings and really opening yourself up. I’ve never seen you so relaxed and comfortable speaking to us ! ❤️😎

[@1legfr8trucking76]

As a person with Autism I was bullied a lot. I was diagnosed with high functioning autism. I had my own ways of learning and seeing things in a more clear path. I was always bored in school got in trouble for not doing my homework but always tested high on tests without any studies. I have a passion for math. Also anything with an engine. Love electrical problem solving but never learned it I’m all self taught. My son also was diagnosed with high functioning autism. I’ve always knew I was different but didn’t know why. Autism power we unite!!!!!!!

[@markpashia7067]

The same with me and it was my daughter's diagnosis a couple of years ago that helped me make sense of my life. Here I am at seventy finally understanding why life was so hard and I was picked on and bullied so much. Not sure it is worth getting a diagnosis so late in life, but just knowing that it is likely helps me cope. Really the only way any of it makes sense.

[@dianelangens2116]

I also have a loved one with autism and before he was 17 was kicked out of school. But just now he can't figure out his working niche in life. We are financially supporting him but his talents are stifled as in our small town there are no businesses that can offer him a job where his skills can be an asset to him and hopefully to a workplace.

[@dianelangens2116]

I also have a loved one with autism and before he was 17 was kicked out of school. But just now he can't figure out his working niche in life. We are financially supporting him but his talents are stifled as in our small town there are no businesses that can offer him a job where his skills can be an asset to him and hopefully to a workplace.

[@michelewhitewolf9856]

I can second you on being 70 and just finding out why things were so difficult for me my entire life. I never give up. Not my way. . ​@markpashia7067

[@flowrider5082]

What beautiful insight about bullying! Thank you for sharing it and I hope it reaches those that need to understand how it can hurt vulnerable people.

[@gretchenrodriquez7633]

Jess, thank you for talking about autism and bullying. My grandson has low spectrum autism. He's 16 and wont talk much except in online games and he talks a blue streak!

[@gloriaragan6578]

Late in the afternoon, my husband and I used to sit with our chickens. We learned most of their calls and mannerisms. When a hawk would fly over, the lead “town cryer” would sound off the warning and all of them would freeze in place or run for cover depending on the situation. We loved it. Thanks for sharing!

[@heathermorrison938]

You have explained this so well. I just love your approach to all that you both do.

[@kaydog2008]

Still say WHEN you both get a chance look into reversing your catchment system to fill the cistern completely and use the poly tanks as the over flow backups using a sump pump to send the over flow to them. Starting by emptying them completely everytime they’re full in the cistern till it’s full making the cistern your main feed tank.

[@RandomGreymane]

Also Jess you look so much more comfortable on camera! Good job! It looks good on you!

[@fjbullion8210]

Bullies are chickens 🐓!!!!

[@lillymaypatterson6375]

My 14 year old grandson has autism and is my favorite kid in the world. We went shopping for a golf cart together yesterday and had a ball. His first time driving anything. Wish him luck. He is going 'mainstream' in high school this year. Look out bullies. The kid is nearly 6 foot and built to kick butt.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Good luck to your grandson!

[@dianelangens2116]

Thank you so so much for your introduction of the chicken problem to convey the message of the problem of bullying in human and the animal kingdom. Because it's a trait of our nature and if one way of getting the bully to stop doesn't work then a separation of some sort whether physical or mental is the next step. Jesse you have used your platform again to initiate positive and progressive action and it's greatly appreciated.

[@arthurf.cleary4750]

Thanks Jess , it was nice to hear what you formulated about a very poignant and overwhelming part of human behaviour . We all can reflect without end on the challenges and it's great to "listen" and learn and chill .

[@Melissa02891]

Jess you're such a sweet soul, I loved your message and have to say I'd love to be in your flock. Jim just keeps going like the energizer bunny working in those trenches, it must feel unending but you just keep on smiling. I also have to say your videos lately look so good, all the different angles of the dome and your new build along with your amazing views are so cool. You're in such a beautiful place and seem so content. Enjoy the rain! See you next week ❤

[@peterlangerbeck4015]

Intelligence and autism is truly beautiful. Thanks for sharing your analysis.

[@RandomGreymane]

Thank you for addressing bullying! It happened so many times and caused me a lot of trauma I still haven’t let go of yet. Here’s hoping others can avoid the same experience.

[@davec9244]

Thank you both, the place is looking good your hard work is paying off. On the cyberbullying, the trolls hide behind the invisible curtain of the internet. The troll is a true chicken who haves and will be picked on, so they hide behind the wall come out of your mom's basement be a human not a chicken. Stay safe ALL. don't bully

[@Teerae11]

Wow nice pics of storm clouds and sky !! Jess everything you said is so true !! Great job of your words and analogies!! Spot on !! Thank You !! Hope the Chicken survives , Jim great work on the digging !!

[@duwomaiishgabrielle9498]

Love you two, good peeps! I have a rule, “never let into your heart anything that doesn’t come from the heart”!

[@RenitaB.B.]

Wise

[@gussiegus4943]

Thanks for sharing your kind wisdom and insight, Jess.

[@ThePyramidone]

I'm so glad that Jess is doing excellent narration and commentary. It balances Jim's commentaries.

[@jeangurnee]

Lived 9 years in the high dessert when we first got married and had kids and really did not care for the air, dry winds crackling energy and such, but your photography of the monsoons make them look so gorgeous and otherworldly. Also the discussion of Autism was interesting and well thought out. I was considered an odd/weird person when younger, but have learned to be successful in having a good attitude regardless and gained strength from my trials. My mom was helpful with that and the sticks and stones adage always reminded me and was kind of a shield. I do cherish my alone time and hanging with my dogs and the animals around my garden. :D Love all the projects you all are working on! Thanks for sharing.

[@elizabethcastello5496]

You are a very wise beautiful lady. Thank you for your words. ❤

[@robertbowman6315]

Very good insights Jess, about Bullies and Human Behavior.

[@optimusfuturistX]

Toads are so fun to find

[@harrisji]

Okay..... Just a friendly suggestion. i only use my Gorilla cart to move heavy gravel and dirt. It is a lot easier to do than with than a wheelbarrow.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Great tip!

[@victoriafisher6934]

Nice shots OF SKY INCOMING CLOUDS!

[@lorenbush8876]

It probably would have been better if you had spread the grass seed more sparingly so you could cover the whole hill, most grass grows like weeds and should fill in the bare places I think.Hopefully what you did will work to do what you wanted. Apparently you have had enough water to do well all this time so thank God for that. This might sound ridiculous but I will pray for God to heal you chicken. I'm glad you are getting rain.

[@zefultimateflex4360]

great service announcement...clear explanation...I wish everyone could hear it...Thanks Jess

[@Earthmadegarden]

Lluvia was a great helper with the digging. Making Jim look like a beginner 😂😂

[@deborahratcliff8179]

Great talk today Jess. Glad to see you smiling more in recent videos. Please continue to monitor Jim while he's in those trenches for safety. Especially since it's started raining. I can imagine how excited the 2 of you are to see the progress towards your dream. I have appreciated getting to see all the hard work. And the creative touches you add.

[@carolflynn7933]

VERY WELL SAID JESS. ❤

[@elliemay7839]

Some people claimed the the largest kimberlite pipe mightof created a ancient fault line and covered most of the southwest in 550 thick of basilic lava in seconds

[@ednaavina1057]

Thank you for your message about bullying!

[@lkhfun6575]

Loved your comments, Jess!

[@carolmingus2754]

Jess your comments on human "chicken" behavior was amazing!

[@caroliqbal596]

Thank you for educating people to this . Your Great! This needs to be all over social media.

[@carolynmoody9460]

❤❤❤ 🕊️

[@margaretl.9256]

Wow! That was really a profound segment, Jess. Thank you!

[@i2iFX_Colleen]

I think you are such a beautiful couple... but Jess, THANK YOU for your talk! You are brilliant

[@dodge33445]

Jess has a super smooth and calmness to her voice and message.. Very relaxing to listen to her talk.

[@Lolly444100]

Very well explained Jess , You are an amazing woman .

[@michaelmack1966]

You guys are doing a great job!

[@omegaroyal]

Yesterday was my birthday. This is a good present.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Happy birthday!

[@JamesHollinger-lt8qx]

It's OK. We still love Jim 😂😂😂😂

[@senile_texas_aggie7338]

I'm a little late commenting (Sep 10) but I am autistic as well. Jess, your talk on bullying was so spot on. You have wisdom far beyond your years. I love watching how you and Jim interact and show the love you have for each other. We all love you two. 😍

[@reoandbert]

Let’s be KIND to reach other…

[@mosbysmen]

the range looks great , if you get some extra dirt sidewalls would be great

[@Blueskathy]

Jess, could you snip that portion about our chicken brains to make a sorta tictoc type video to share, I know more will watch that shortened version opposed to the whole video, I would love to share it. ❤

[@ourselfreliantlife]

We'll try and do that.

[@ickebinns29]

🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍 This lesson about bullying and "chicken brain" was great! Thank you, Jess!

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

Thank you, Jess for the words of wisdom. I hope the monsoon gives you all a plentiful supply of water and enough breaks to get the needed work done.

[@gonegreywolf]

Lovely analogy - chicken brains! Easy to understand and remember!!

[@jffbrk1]

I admire your hard work and creativity.

[@TERRYPK]

😎

[@T_Barb]

I take care of my autistic grandson. He is 13 now but still 5 or 6 emotionally and intellectually. We are still working on first and second grade words. That has been my biggest fear for him. Bullying and just plain mistreatment. Luckily we have an aid who has stayed with him throughout his school years. So blessed she followed him and loves him as we do.

[@RenitaB.B.]

Very well spoken Jess. Your sharing of bullying are heightened with the example of your chickens. Humans are animals and behave just like animals. With awareness, education, and self willpower to change healing is possible. Unlike some chickens that are continuously aggressive eventually end up in a pot of boiling water, becoming a tasty dish.

[@victoriafisher6934]

Did U EVER COAT OUTSIDE of DOME TO WATERPROOF?

[@vivienhill7934]

Autistic people are very interesting people----very insightful---and have a lot to offer, they enrich society..Bullies are cowards..crass--.lack empathy---and miss out on the joys and satisfaction of being at peace with others and building something great for themselves---based on what they're blessed with. Life isnt a competition--on that basis failure is the only outcome-and that's a loss for everyone, We are different for a reason.

[@niknoks6387]

Well said Jess❤️🇬🇧

[@Ydnar1155]

Please dont skimp out, the trench is amazing, use it snd go big on pipe or line diameter, your future self will apreciate you. Are you considering a cool water line too? So gealous, never did it but always wanted one.

[@thestillness3967]

Damn good show.

[@stephenbeck6410]

My son was bullied to death. Thanks for your anti-bullying message!

[@helenedavis2886]

I’m so very sorry that happened to you😢

[@robertmartin3828]

So sorry to hear that!

[@CandaceAustin-bv2wo]

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[@CandaceAustin-bv2wo]

Thank you for speaking about bullying❤

[@barbclements9006]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@DonnaNarducci]

That was a real nice explanation Jess. Bullies are also cowards . Get them alone and they aren’t very brave. No need for it . Your homestead is great . I watch a couple other families that are making a life in the desert . Such a wonderful peaceful life .

[@heatherk8931]

😮 I was wondering how you were doing with your build, open access to cellar, this heat and coming rains. Time to focus on the overhead!

[@jeffhenley9851]

That was absolutely incredible. Thank you so much. I remember saying my father used to say I know enough to be right, but not enough to be wrong for myself. For myself and many others that I’ve been put into a fighter flight mode the brain takes on a different aspect, which can amplify our suppress many different things. You hit the nail on the head. Again, thank you.

[@kevinhwcrabbe-mr3dy]

Holy macaroni, Jim and Jess, it sure is pouring rain down there. That’s a good thing in the long run your water tanks probably getting empty. God bless you guys all your years out there watching you Alberta Canada. ❤❤❤

[@John-N797]

That was a phenomenal presentation Jess on bullying. Most of us who were bullied in our younger years mostly carry the scars to date. Those scars have affected who we are today. I love the part of us humans differentiating when we are using our chicken brains instead of our human brains. That was awesome Jess❤

[@joyevefarmandforge]

Feels so good when that rain comes to fill our tanks!

[@tomhinkle2517]

I agree with you sister

[@JustMe-s6s4m]

Congratulations. 600/2,5% more subscribers in 14 days. That cistern should get a lot more water once the new house roof is attached.

[@franklucero1728]

Thank you Jess,,, you are a very special person,,, very well put!!!! Jim be careful,,, don't get heat stress,,, we are off grid east of Snow Flake and starting our solar project,,, it gets extremely hot there too,,, be safe,,,,, great segment as always.... peace ✌

[@msgwen2u]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 Sincerely hoping this nightmare ends for you soon Issac. Hang in there 🫂

[@ericjohnson1008]

Getting things done once again, I see. Y'all are doing awesome.

[@bobbilynngibson302]

Brilliant! I ❤ your videos! Your current project with the underground cool air project is something I've been curious about for years. So glad to see you utilizing it. . I'm Autistic too. It's wonderful to connect with another Autistic via KZbin who has similar interests. . Thank you for your beautiful message about bullying. . You are doing such a great job. . Wishing you all the best each and everyday.

[@timelston4260]

I loved your thoughtful segment, Jess. Thank you for that!

[@bighappy177]

TY, loved Jess' humanity spotlight. God bless.