My Life without Electricity in Kyiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦

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[@mk6022]

Quick tip: before you freeze the soup split it into smaller portions so you can later reheat it faster and save gas.

[@sollte1239]

I don't think you can freeze anything without electricity

[@mk6022]

@@sollte1239 he is freezing it outside on the balcony.

[@olegwiththeknowledge1729]

@@sollte1239 haha, yeah the mamoths they found in the permafrost must have been frozen in a electrical refrigirator. Did you ever go outside a city man?

[@Lucky14970]

That's called a "pro tip" my guy, don't be so modest >:-D

[@mk6022]

@@Lucky14970 I didn't call it pro tip because I am far from pro cook. 😀

[@demil3618]

Jonny, your videos keep getting better with more depth! Thanks for showing an insight into daily life in Kyiv.

[@CjrRbt]

Ukrainians are related to Russians, they also speak Russian! Not to mention that the resources on that territory are not used for their well-being, but are used for the benefit of those in the West. There is nothing to defend! Do you want peace? Then it's simple: Don't fight! You have nothing to fight for! The media washes people brains and makes them hate each other!

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

Municipal central heat can be amazingly efficient. Compared to US practice, it's essentially free or close to it. Municipal central heat uses the condensation cycle at power plants to transfer what would normally be thrown away as waste heat from the power plant uses it to heat large chunks of the city center. It's thousands of megawatts of raw thermal power the US throws away. However, when it does not work, it does not work big. The comparison to US practice is compounded by the fact that in the US we use a lot of the electricity to generate heat, so central municipal systems like you have free up load on the electrical grid by using the waste heat to heat homes.

[@charlottethien3749]

Johnny FD, I guess you were expecting hardships . Water will most likely be the toughest to do without .if you you get a filtration system for water and a camp type stove, you will get back. As long as it is cold weather, your porch will be an effective refrigerator . You are smart and resourceful, so you’ll get by . A nice long trip to the USA will help clear the the stress . God bless you and others trying to stay in the Ukraine !

[@ІринаШевчук-г2ч]

Дякую вам Джоні за допомогу, підтримку, дякую що ви з нами в ці важкі часи!!!

[@JohnnyFD]

Я тут. 😊

[@based3765]

If you're going to heat up the entire soup pot, you should heat it up till it boils because when it's just hot bacteria can grow. That's a really important thing to know when you have no functioning fridge.

[@JohnnyFD]

Yes thanks. I made sure to boil it for a few minutes.

[@TheUniversalEyes]

That and don't freeze or refrigerate large quantities of soup, it will remain warm in the center and spoil, which causes food poisoning.

[@CjrRbt]

That's what the politicians/media does, with all their propaganda. Like "It's the Russians' fault," etc. And the same thing happens in the east, like "It's the fault of the Americans, of the West," and so on. They make people hate each other! We need to wake up! They did the same with the plan-demic, and they will do the same with any other scheduled crisis, such as the devaluation of money (that paper printed at the behest of some 'tricksters') or the food crisis (which while we are made to hate neighbors, food is destroyed around the world).

[@michaelkaiser3261]

@johnnyfd freeze some bottles/containers of water on the balcony and then you can rotate them into the fridge to help keep your food fresh.

[@andreasschmidt5857]

Good idea. Although at this time of the year he can anyway store the food of the fridge/freezer on the balcony, that´s probably his least problem.

[@lenarae3845]

Um, why would he need to use the refrigerator if he has a balcony where he can freeze water bottles?

[@michaelkaiser3261]

@@lenarae3845 he may not want everything to be frozen. Why do you keep any food in the fridge? Just keep it all in your freezer.

[@lenarae3845]

@@michaelkaiser3261 Ok, I get your point. I'll remove my last sarcastic bit then. I imagine that freezing food, or leaving his eggs, veggies, butter and cheese at room temperature won't do much. I do freeze butter, meat, fish, breads that aren't going to be immediately consumed, but that's me.

[@michaelkaiser3261]

@@lenarae3845 Cheers! No problem. I see your point as well. It does seem a bit silly to make ice and bring it inside. But yeah, do whatever works. :)

[@spookyroseanne1274]

Great vid, hoping things get better for people in Ukraine ❤️💙💛

[@deniskacy6238]

Considering current circumstances, at least your home is intact!, Johnny. Brighter days are forthcoming for Ukraine. Positive vibes.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks for your support Denis!

[@CjrRbt]

The biggest conspiracy theory is that governments work for the people. They don't care about people, they're a mafia. And the injections promoted by them, with so much ferocity, it turns out that it does more harm and is for something completely different!

[@williamsjosh333]

If you need a stable place (with power and heat) south of Kyiv (past Obukhiv), let us know..

[@natmaren989]

Because of the war, I reconsidered all my views on home comforts. As it turned out, hundreds of things in our everyday life depend on electricity. Sewerage, water, heat, internet towers, even gas boilers.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Whatever did people do before the industrial revolution?

[@ialfone12]

This is our life in Libya since 2011, in the summer and when it gets cold in winter(between Dec and Apr) we have no power every 4 hours and sometimes the network collapses and we get a blackout. At this stage all businesses even government buildings have generators that work with diesel or gasoline, and for residential areas almost all middle class families and above have generators and diesel tanks in their houses. Every year we get promises from the government that they will start up new power stations but they always lyin'. So welcome to Libya where diesel, natural gas and petrol is cheaper than water but not enough electricity to power up the whole country. Such a shame :|

[@ekesandras1481]

You got rid of Colonel Muamar Gadaffi - who was a crazy guy, but also did a lot of good things for the development of Libyia - and you replaced him with some tribal Islamists and a general that takes orders from Russia. No wonder things got worse.

[@ialfone12]

@@ekesandras1481 what good did he do in Libya tell me ?

[@ekesandras1481]

@@ialfone12 he invested the billions of Petro-Dollars in housing, infrastructure, education, agriculture, social programs. Freshly married couples received an appartment and a marriage bonus out of the states budget, nobody had to starve, health care was for free. Ok, if you only have 4 million inhabitants and you sit on an enormous bunch of oil, this is possible. But - albeit his crazy moments - you have to admit that he is the creator of the modern nation of Libya. He lead the Bedouin tribes out of the Middle Ages directly into modernity.

[@ialfone12]

@@ekesandras1481 Did you know that literally everything you said is propaganda and all of it is untrue, all of it!!! Stop believing everything you read online !

[@ialfone12]

@@ekesandras1481 first of all he only made housing maybe for 1% of the population, we have no infrastructure, water is only available for less than half of the population, during gaddafi we had no 3G internet, no fiber internet, no card payment system, during gaddafi we had no highways Literally! We don’t even have a public transport system!!!! The eduction was a catastrophic failure, hence why most Libyan wanna study abroad, and most people don’t even know a second language. If we have good agriculture why do we import everything from abroad? What is social programs? I have never heard of that. Freshly married couple received an apartment and a bonus you said ? Then why are the guys in their 20s struggling working multiple jobs a day to try to get married ? And most of the end up failing as they can’t afford it, and actually gaddafi made a law that allow people without houses to steal other peoples houses(it’s called قانون رقم اربعة law number 4), yeah that’s really fucked up, we literally had no health care! Anyone who is sick has to travel to our neighboring country Tunisia for health care and if the family is more able financially they would try and travel to Germany. So long story short, he controlled Libya by organizing a coup, Libya was one of the most developing countries during the king, people were most educated during the king, and after Gaddafi people are just fighting for survival. This is the truth and if you ask any Libyan who is living in Libya, they have no other option than to agree.

[@SWprepardness]

Should have been prepping for this. You had time and the money to do so. I feel sorry for no one who hasn't seen the writing on the walls the last 3 years

[@dwfmedia]

@johnnyfd get a hot water bottle, and FLASK or two, you can boil water and put it in flask and it'll keep warm for hours also if heating goes out but you can still make hot water on gas you can make the bottle and out it in your bed for some comfort... Also a few large buckets and fill them with water and store them so if water goes out you can tip it directly in the toilet every few days to flush away you'd probably get two flushes out of one bucket 🪣

[@demil3618]

I might suggest one of these heat-reflecting emergency blankets. The really do a good job, no hot water needed.

[@vanilla2567]

Also he can pee in bottles and heat himself; when water pipes will burst he can also collect, filter and drink it😪😋

[@rickwu6005]

dammn johnny. much respect for going through all this

[@katies3991]

Your story and experience with your home in Ukraine has been so powerful! Rooting for you from Wyoming here in the states and hoping that you stay safe!!

[@JohnnyFD]

Wow thanks! I think you're my first viewer from Wyoming! My company is registered in Cheyenne. =)

[@katies3991]

@@JohnnyFD We live in Cheyenne! Its an awesome travel destination - come visit anytime and you'll have friends here!

[@Mansikkacake]

Thanks for showing us your videos. As a first country born male I am sure this is super duper new experience for you and the world is now on cheering Qatar world cup (regardless of their human rights violation and clearly we need to boycotting them) soccer game without masks (even tho still we are fighting with covid) your video definitely reminds us the war is still going on and Ukrainian people and surrounding area have been continuously fighting and suffering. so surreal to see all these footages and news separately.

[@CjrRbt]

There is A lot of propaganda in order to make people hate each other and get involved in a fight that is not theirs! Divide and conquer!

[@yuryhalim3733]

@@Mansikkacake Another guy here stereotyped and brainwashed by their media. What about boycotting Russia instead? What about boycotting the US for the atrocities they committed in Iraq and elsewhere in the world? Qatar, to be fair, is much morally better than most countries around the world. Try to learn more from those already there at the moment. Cheers!

[@hmsocal]

War sucks...but this is nothing. The real suffering is in the East. So very sad.

[@ialfone12]

When it comes to cellular data, try using another carrier as they have different towers that might work during the outages

[@JohnnyFD]

I have two eSIMs, Vodaphone and Lifecell, both go down. Vodaphone seems a bit better.

[@AJS90210]

Tip.. put soup in to smaller pan to heat up rather than keep heating up the big pot each time 👍 🍲

[@pveijk1]

Buy a hometrainer Johnny. You can generate power with a dynamo, you will get warm and loose weight

[@OldEarthWisdom]

You CHOSE this. When you were out of the country you could have gotten a solar power supply and taken it back with you.

[@Jrh770]

Your experience reminds me of what Romanians went through under communist rule before their revolution. I know this is a different situation, but they survived and so will our Ukrainian friends. My love and support is with you all. Love from Illinois.

[@xyz-uw3ps]

Different situation, same perpetrator.

[@markg5480]

I think the irony is lost on most people.

[@CjrRbt]

Governments are not the home of the people, is nothing to defend there !!! But they are, in fact, the enemy of the people, they are the ones who consider themselves above anything and all, above the people, they are the masters of slaves, that is, those who control people by various means. When people comprehend this, they will no longer give their power into the hands of others, who are naturally kind of psychopathic, that is, hungry for control / power!

[@MrJordanwain]

I love KZbin crossovers I found you through Bald and then find out you support Brandon. I watch Denys’ update every day so it’s mad to see you mentioning him and saying you watch him too.

[@malibumama12]

you did a great job renovating that place. Have someone get you winter camping equipment, set it up in warmest area in your apt, buy some immigrant rescue blankets, long johns, canned goods, sleeping bags , lots of wood, and begin to distribute to people with kids and babushkas. am praying for you and everyone there. Slava UKraine!

[@CjrRbt]

If people kill each other, those who lead these politicians out of the shadows, will win. This is exactly what they want us to do, fight each other. Divide and conquer! And unfortunately, the propaganda is at a maximum level, many fall into the trap of hating their neighbor, who, is not an enemy, is only also manipulated. No matter the nationality, religion, etc., all these are used as tools to divide and conquer!

[@ckcnj9175]

Anyone who can leave should leave. Few resources (heat, water, gas, electricity). Leave the limited resources for those who can’t leave - hospitals, EMS, etc.

[@blablaba1871]

Economy needs to keep going.

[@jetv1471]

@@blablaba1871 but is Johnny going to fuel the economy? He’s the cheapest dude on YT 😂

[@robertwalker7960]

Your right all resources should be used in right manner..

[@robertwalker7960]

Go Johnny go go go Johnny be good ...✊🇬🇧😎♥️

[@robertwalker7960]

Just film living conditions survive ...and put your middle finger up .....too Putin 🖕

[@I3lackbird--]

Not even trying to hate or anything but you don’t have to put yourself at risk for views man if you can get out then get out. Its very dangerous to be over there. Just want you to be safe would hate to see your house get hit by random shelling or a missile and you get badly hurt.

[@Godlessgaming79]

why are u even there u ran when the war started all that money u have why are u even there? how can u call it your home also when u didnt stay and fight

[@henderyjem6881]

gamers in his moms basement shouldnt type on videos like this becuase youre not capable of understanding a world outside his moms basement.

[@richardvass1462]

Get blankets and make a tent over your bed to stay warm Johnny

[@billhartnett6413]

Johnny you can boil water for your tea on the gas stove. The less you use electricity the better for everyone at this time of struggle. 💙💛🇺🇦🙏

[@OlOlgaGo]

I was so frustrated at first, but now I kinda like the blackouts and walk around my apartment with a candleholder like a duchess. The main thing is to stay positive. Ukraine wins, there is no other way💙💛

[@JohnnyFD]

Ukraine wins, there is no other way💙💛

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

In a war there aren't winners.. both parties are losing somehow somewhat. It makes me sad.

[@OlOlgaGo]

@@xXTheoLinuxXx , by winning I meant regaining our lives back, I agree with you. It is not a game where you can save and restart, it is war, people are dying every day.

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

@@OlOlgaGo I hope that there will be peace soon. Stay safe.

[@CjrRbt]

They now want war to shift the focus from plan-demic crimes to another issue. That's what the world needs to understand! People are being manipulated into hating each other, so that they can fight each other, and the killers of plan-demic to escape.

[@jeffm6363]

Keep windows open when using your gas stove having the hood not working you don't want carbon monoxide. Slava Ukraini. Thanks for the video Johnny. Stay safe. Ps take the plastic cover off the led light makes them brighter.

[@draiverx]

I've lived in communist Romania in the 80's. Without a war, without any prospects that the power infrastructure might be affected for days or weeks by bombs, I've lived powercuts for hours / nights and no central heating. It is not fun at all. But we had no option back then like you. I'm watching your channel since you started the collaboration with Mr. Bald, I like your attitude/love for Ukraine, but what you are doing looks foolish now. I think we all know that most likely now that winter is coming things will become much worse before things turns for the better. You either prep a little bit (solar generators, gas generator), maybe even a small woodstove and some wood because that central heating at least in parts of Romania comes from power stations which uses the residual heat after going through the steam turbines, still has a lot of energy in terms of heat but not enough to produce electricity, but is perfect for these central heating systems. Other uses plain gas to heat the water. Both of these types of infrastructure are and will be attacked by the orcs. If prepping is too bothersome for you because it is hard, inconvenient because is heavy, etc. go temporarily to other country or back to US. I might be wrong and I would like to be wrong in this case, but if I'm not then you might get surprised very easily and very quickly. A nice cozy coffee shop will not help you through the winter.

[@edlawrence5059]

Are you any kin to Attila the Hun?

[@BerkNiteGaming]

Can you remind us again why tf you moved there

[@dimplepatelpharmd.3176]

Hi Johnny enjoy watching all your videos and understanding your anger against Russia, however in this war our own government (USA) is very much involved and just as responsible as Russia. This is a important point to mention to your Ukrainian friend's. This process started back in 2014.

[@eli1570]

Johnny, I am in tears for all the Ukrainians who are so much less fortunate than you. They will be so cold this winter. Putin is so cruel to bombed the civilian's infrastructures to punish them for having hopes of freedom from Russia. Keep up the good work Johnny, you are brave to document what is happening in Kiev, when you can afford to live anywhere in the world. It is a powerful solidarity statement with the innocent ordinary people in Kiev, what you are doing.

[@BidenTrumpRthesame]

lol

[@Wavesum]

@Johnny dont light that thing on the worktop as it will damage it ! also dont leave lighters near lit gas burners :) If gas or water go then you have a problem tbh

[@bcm513]

YOU ALREADY HAVE A GENERATOR. It’s called your car…. Charge stuff there if you have to.

[@MarvinJBush]

Jimmy, You have got to be kidding. You obtained an apartment in the capital city of a nation that is at war with a first world country. And now you are expecting me to sympathize with you because you do not have electricity. The way I see it, you should consider yourself lucky that the building is still standing.

[@kimharding2246]

Hey! I’d say to invest in a few water storage jugs (at least 10gallons each)and fill when you do have water. Keep a filled water bucket near your toilet so you can flush waste. (Lived in Okinawa during drought and city water was turned off every other day. Also, buy unglazed clay flower pot with dish and tea lights. There is a way to give off heat when power is out. There are videos on You Tube how to fashion these cheap heaters, but word of warning, do not leave unattended. I hope this helps just in case.🤞

[@terriekuklenski3702]

Keep the tub filled with water for toilet flushing and heating to wash yourself and dishes

[@northernstar4811]

It's going to be a miserable freezing winter for many people in Ukraine. I think Johnny should go somewhere warmer for this winter and then hopefully return in the spring if things have calmed down by then ( that doesn`t look likely for now).

[@sandrap6321]

I agree. He checked out his place & now time to get out. Go back in the Spring & can stay longer then.

[@henderyjem6881]

thats what YOU think, because youre from the west in super comfortable standards.

[@carolwilliams8511]

If you stay there Johnny my respect for you will be immense. To share willingly in Ukraine's difficulties is quite heroic in my view.

[@rebeccar4312]

Northern Star...he tried going elsewhere and was miserable. He just wanted to be "home" Even with the conditions being what they are in Kyiv, it feels better than randomly being where the heart is not...but who knows what tomorrow may bring...one day at a time

[@yespls4184]

@@henderyjem6881 don't think most people even originally from Kyiv are used to winters without electricity..

[@artursmalta8833]

It’s a genocide in 21. Century. Russia did it in 1930s as a “haladamor” and now again in 2022😢

[@wokeaf1337]

Sry to say that but Maybe u should leave Ukraine again since they have to share their electricity needs with you until it is stable.

[@YePTRs]

Thank you for the video. I am Ukrainian and I am from Kyiv. It is nice to see, that you share the experience. Ukraine will win! You are now Ukrainian, because of all of those struggles you share with us! Slava Ukraine!

[@raygreen5926]

Slava Ukraini from Ireland 🇮🇪☘🇮🇪

[@AldoSchmedack]

Stay strong and let Ukraine know we care a TON! From Iowa USA here and we literaly are ALL routing for you! We have periods due to blizzards some years here in Midwest and wind storms and tornados where we don't get power for times. But know we care a really dislike Russian government even more. Their attitude to others is why we tried to warn people about them for years. It is why we had the cold war to begin with. They sent spies (terrorists too) here since 1923. Before any major issues. We do not trust Russia but man do we love Ukraine and Europe too. Stay strong!

[@konradkarlovich5801]

@@AldoSchmedack most of the largest terrorist groups in the world were created with the sponsorship and support of the United States

[@СашаСальков-э6щ]

"Kiev" 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@YePTRs]

@@СашаСальков-э6щ putin is a clown))) everyone in the whole world knows it. Also he is Khuilo). Those who support putin are the same) russia is a terrorist state!

[@pechan2434]

still watching ABC, BBC, CNN... Johnny, better throw your tv out the window and do your own homework. Have you ever heard of the internet?

[@henderyjem6881]

ever heard of leaving your moms basement and getting a life? try it

[@pechan2434]

@@henderyjem6881 here we go again

[@charlesbuhr9567]

You need to plan now. Go to buy the clear plastic window kits to cover windows or plastic & tape to keep cold out. Rubber rope caulking for windows & doors. Insulating foam to fill gaps around pipes, gaps & cracks it is water resistant & reduce drafts. Door draft stopper. Sleeping bags. Good Luck. God Bless you & all the Ukrainians . Pamela

[@rockon21ful]

Dont use propane or map gas to heat up your apartment if power is out, it's very dangerous and have to worry about carbon monoxide. Throw on some more blankets and Slava Ukraini!💛💙💛💙💛

[@couchsurfer696]

Your car is getting dirty, i suggest you take it to a carwash in another country, take some people along that need to leave...

[@bradbeckett]

I recommend you unplug everything including your refrigerator and water heater so if electricity does return your electronics don't get damaged by surges or worse, under-voltage brownouts.

[@diasah123]

Thank you for this video. We can see how people in Ukraine suffer. Please post more. Its more interesting than your clips in Vienna or other places

[@carolwilliams8511]

Totally agree.

[@jSergiu]

Suffer ? He’s playing VR games 😂 what a joke

[@fritzreimer7933]

Like one said in kherson, We have freedom We have no electricity We have no heating We have no water We have no Russian.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Exactly. That was so inspiring to hear.

[@KyleRuggles]

Gotta get yourself some portable battery packs, charge up when you have power, use it when you don't. This would be a perfect use for them, and maybe a solar panel just in case.

[@stinkygraykitty6808]

Grab some solar panels!!! You get some hours of daylight, for now, you can charge phones etc. even if it's just a bit.

[@acrossthepond4792]

It's amazing what you can do when you have to. Well done, Johnny. When life is very difficult, the smallest of things can bring great pleasure, such as having electricity for a little while when you didn't expect it. Even though it's dangerous to be back in your home, I can tell you are actually relaxed and happy.

[@carolwilliams8511]

I think he is brave going back there to share in their plight and vlog about it.

[@serpent213]

@@carolwilliams8511 …and the clicks! 😉

[@CjrRbt]

The structures of Governments are like those of corporations. It offers services to customers (aka. people), in exchange for money (aka. taxes). So, the employees of the corrupt corporation called government don't work for people, only for themselves in the pursue of bigger and bigger profit at the expense of people well-being. They don't serve people, they see people as competitors/sources of income. We the people, are sovereign beings, if a corporation wants to sell us war, we have the right to refuse it. Don't take any injection governments/media promote, don't go to fight in a war for these corrupts governments corporation, nor go and defend them. People are manipulated to hate and kill each other. We need to wake up!

[@yuryhalim3733]

Great wisdom 💕

[@CallieMasters5000]

Didn't the Ukrainian government ask people to leave the country for the winter to save electricity for hospitals and other essentials? Time to close up the apt. and go stay with your family in California.

[@henderyjem6881]

do you do everything your government tells you? You probably do, dont you. 1 person going back AND collecting donations at that from increased video views is HELPING ukraine, consioder using your head for like 5 seconds?

[@sarno82]

You should contact EcoFlow and let them sponsor your video. They have some awesome, compact battery backups that can charge from the wall when the power is on, and will give you power when it is off.

[@redbullvodka5696]

Bruh you got early warning before the weather gets bad, that means leave and help yourself now.

[@henderyjem6881]

coward internet warriro, that is the essence of you online people.

[@NeverQuit87]

Your life without electricity lol u been partying for the past 8 months all over europa ya bloke

[@henderyjem6881]

more to life than partying in greasy clubs, not sure youre aware of that.

[@CalixYukon]

Johnny make sure you pick up a water filter for hiking, and some water purification tablets. Nothing is more important than ensuring a source of water, without water you won't last 2 days. Those gel stoves you got take FOREVER to boil even a small pot of water, there is no hope you could boil something like that big frozen soup bowl you have with them. Also have an escape plan. Take care bud

[@susanwestern6434]

Those gel cannisters are used for catering events when there is a bain marie to keep hot food hot. They are not meant to cook on.

[@lc5346]

Also load up on water!! Fill a bathtub up if you have one! Just in case there is a shortage!

[@AwesomeFish12]

What did you expect? No water, no power. This is Kyiv.

[@justinraul5654]

Why you don’t take a break and go to Us?

[@stevencouitt4286]

Very interesting seeing life as a civilian in Ukraine, thanks for sharing.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigchiefishnala]

Why are you in Ukraine? You're not Ukrainian.

[@fightingfinn1503]

Get your self some battery power radios, and a hand crank radio if you can find one

[@susanwestern6434]

Solar powered garden lights are really useful. The small ones that can be put on tables in the evening. They are usually quite cheap to buy. Don't need batteries. Safer than candles.

[@fightingfinn1503]

@@susanwestern6434 thats a really good idea

[@mk6022]

Johnny it's very easy to tell wether oven is electric or gas. Electric one has heating coils on the bottom and top and gas one has smooth bottom with holes on sides.

[@aalthouse]

It's not even winter yet.

[@Foobarski]

@Helen R But still, it is going to get a lot worse before it gets better. Johnny should use this time to prepare.

[@abisadler4178]

Respect for going back to your flat in kyiv. Get Starlink and a solar power jackery asap!

[@randyneil6161]

Home sweet home. When I was a kid growing up in my village in Trinidad🇹🇹 we got water from springs and rain. Only recently my village received an brand new underground pipeline with desalinated pipe bourne water from the government and its really nice to have clean water. ✌

[@gems4u411]

Get yourself 1 or 2 x 40 litre lidded buckets. 2 - 3 litres of water shunted quickly down the loo pan will flush waste away about 15/30 times then. Then if your 40/80 litres water runs out, make sure you have a good stock of kitchen bin liners and a spare toilet seat and you can use the bin for .... just tie and double up the bags really well after each sitting and bin with your garbage. Or you could buy a cheap camping toilet for less than $20 which is basically a 12 litre lidded bucket with a toilet seat on it and handle, or an in/expensive/luxury caravan compost toilet from $50 - $400. Hope you have a good camp store in Kyiv or Amazon deliveries? Toilets are more important than electricity in a real emergency. You can recycle some large plastic bottles and make a funnel from one to use for peeing. YOU GOT THIS JOHNNY. Best wishes. (Bit of a groan about the internet though, you might have to take up knitting thick blankets or ponchos to keep sane and warmer.

[@PopShoppekid]

Johnny I used to live in Niagara Falls NY in an old apartment building called the Jefferson on Rainbow Blvd 300 yards from than actual falls. The rent in 2016 when I lived there was just $620 a month and the heating was including as it was radiators hot water in the lines and it worked very well. So well that sometimes you had to open the windows in winter a little. Radiators were quite good!

[@MrJibaro]

Terrible timing. Stay safe.

[@Magmax30]

I respect your decision but you're crazy for going back to Ukraine at this point in time.

[@yuryhalim3733]

The dark side of Johnny's life 😂

[@lc5346]

I watched a video where a lady made bread using tea light candles and a grate ! Great video and there is always a work around!

[@christopherlawler3033]

If I were you, I would probably invest in a generator set at the very minimum, even if it is a small unit only capable of producing only a few kilowatts of electrical current (so you can keep the bare minimum necessities) such as refrigeration & food preparation as well as basic lighting and various other domestic things that would benefit from a more stable or reliable source of electrical current. I learned of this with my experiences being deployed in Iraq in 2004~2006 and where we derived all of our electrical current or power from diesel generator sets. You could probably benefit from deep-cycle marine/RV deep-cycle batteries & a DC to AC power inverter that will convert your stored DC battery power into a useful, pure-sine wave household AC voltage (probably 230V, ~ 50Hz in your region, and along with the compatible electrical plug/receptacles in your country/region. I personally have a 9KW running watt portable generator with a long supply cable that gets plugged into a power inlet that is mounted to a main transfer switch that isolates the generator from the utility power grid, preventing dangerous back-feed conditions, when a generator is directly connected to your house electrical system and is not isolated from the power-grid without opening or turning off the main principal circuit breaker that is responsible for the entire electrical service or installation.

[@pacifist9805]

@@raynorthedge5722 Big generator in the yard and long extension cords. Neighbours could buy it together and share the electricity. Small hut to lower the noice.

[@pacifist9805]

I read somewhere that generators are taxfree in Ukraine. Availability could be a problem. Ukraine_tbic ordered 6500 euros 13kVA generator from EU. Without tax cheaper. Showed on a video November 11th.

[@pacifist9805]

Also some EcoFlow power stations that can be charged in the stairway and redistribute electricity to neighbours.

[@rogerdavis3764]

@johnnyfd Just a thought, but I have spent the last 40 years in Florida. When the storms are coming and there is a chance of loss of water, we fill up the tubs, sinks, and every bottle we have. Not just to drink, but to flush the toilet. The latter being equally as important, unless you like dumping in the woods.

[@gab363]

Valuable advice I can vouch for, I’m living in Miami👍

[@carolwilliams8511]

Can use the water you washed in for toilet flush. No need to waste fresh clean water.

[@fancydancer2016]

What Carol said!

[@rogerdavis3764]

@@carolwilliams8511 You can do anything you want, but keep in mind the goal is to store as much clean water in all available containers as is possible, not store dirty water. What we generally do is use wet wipes to clean for a few days then wash as necessary using a quart or two of clean water.

Hello Johnny… Despite all the particularly harsh and negative aspects that these war-within-war situations present for a person who normally has all the modern comforts, I think that you will come out of it grown, stronger, more mature. A total immersion experience that will force you to push your limits and help you get to know yourself better. It is a big life experience that you will never forget. Hold on as much as possible and if at any point it doesn't work, leave without remorse. How are your Ukrainian friends? … Take Care … Slava Ukrainii!

[@CjrRbt]

"Bankers will make sure we are in debt, pharmaceutical companies that we feel bad, arms manufacturers will make sure we fight each other, the media that we don't find out the truth, and governments will make sure everything is legal .... Show, the payment is made at the end ... "

[@es9382]

Imagine how unlucky this is...leaving USA for this...I hope you get through stronger my friend and a big thank to US external policy!

[@harinfernando7845]

This is standard in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@alexp7579]

Stay strong Ukraine and Johnny 🇺🇦 Russia is now throwing everything at you because they are loosing. The winter will harsh but hang in there and the victory is yours. We Finns remember our grandfathers and -mothers as heroes for saving our country from the same evil you are now fighting. Now it's your generation of Ukrainians that will be remembered as heroes by your grandchildren and their grandchildren. Slava Ukraini!

[@GiratinasRisingRenegades]

Why are you in Ukraine anyway, Johnny? Shouldn't you be moving to Austria?

[@jimmorrison9356]

There's a camping shower thingy you can get for pretty cheap. Works off a rechargeable battery. Just need warm water. Ps it's cool you hang with Brandon, watch his vids too

[@mikecohen2400]

Seems a guy heading into a war zone would have prepared himself better, LED lanterns, and head lamps, a few cases of AA batteries until one could find a local source, couple of boxes of candles, and matches, small short wave radio, that would run on AA batteries to keep informed for local, and international info, battery packs big enough to recharge your phone, computer, tablet, and other electronic gear, extra power blocks to charge everything when you find power. Maybe a foldable solar panel, good Med kit, and any drugs you need, enough food to keep you going for at least a week, if things get raggedy. Couple of thermos bottles, to keep things hot, at least three one liter water bottles, and a couple of folding water containers if you have to move water, in an emergency, no power, water system down, water purification system, add small camp stove for same reason.

[@blittercopper]

I have to say you are a single mined guy. You did it, you are back in the big U. How to be a vlogger without reliable power ? Get out to somewhere where can do your work. Camping is not your style.

[@habafflof]

The war is bad. But cooking soup with no lights on is what a lot of people do in Kazakhstan. You american Johnny must be fun experience

[@JustinTimeDIY]

Do you have access to small used solar panel aprox 250 watt with 5 hrs of sun a day you could have light and power for small appliances like laptop and tv. I can assist with needed materials.

[@MRfreestyler977]

Hi not forget you can charge stuff in your car. and the car needs to be driven so the brakes and things not seize up. only a small tip.

[@JohnnyFD]

Yes it's good advice, I was a bit worried about my brakes, but they ended up being fine fortunately.

[@MalikDnD]

Without light or without Russia? Without heat or without Russia? Without water or without Russia? Without Russian. Glory to Ukraine!💛💙

[@helioscat4231]

Thank you that you are with us in Ukraine

[@johannessoderlund5667]

I also have the Quest 2 and a power bank ready (in Finland) for the winter. Beat Saber keeps you warm.

[@thomasliangus]

Why do you need to come back at this time? I am surprised that the train is still working...

[@33bigmoney]

central heating system is the cheapest between oil, wood or anything else

[@davidcarey9135]

The district heating systems that were built in Kiev and other former Soviet cities are EXTREMELY efficient. A typical coal fired power plant only coverts about 1/3 of the embedded energy in the coal to electricity. About another 1/3 is lost through waste heat that is typically left to evaporate through cooling towers adjacent to the power plant. A district heating system reuses the waste heat by piping it through the city in winter rather than letting it evaporate. It is basically free heat, since it is left over from generating the electricity. Not sure if Russia is blowing up just the transformers or the entire power stations, but if they blow up the power stations, or Ukraine doesn't have enough gas/coal, then eventually the district heating system will go out too. Russia holds almost all of the cards in the energy war and they know it.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks for the info.

[@JizzMasterTheZeroth]

The Ukrainian government literally told you not to go back this winter.

[@henderyjem6881]

Woooooooooooow, you live with your moms basement because she told you not to go out this winter.

[@robertwalker7960]

Us Brits had this shit .. during ww2 keep your chins up Slav ukrania 🇺🇦✊🇬🇧♥️

[@finlaypaterson2144]

Let go looking for people not doing so well in Ukraine and Go fund them Johnny let’s get some help for them before winter get worse

[@vacayjet1]

TOP!

[@TheMajortanner]

Russia, Putin in particular, is like an ex with a restraining order that will not stay away.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Johnny, Ikea sells led light bulbs with an integrated battery. It charges when there is power and when there is no power, there is an on-off button on the side. It is not too expensive at +-15$ and lights up for around 6 hours.

[@ZonDog]

Looks like your doing a good job of glamping when you don't have electricity Johnny !👍😎🇺🇦