North Idaho Off-Grid Living and HUGE Progress at Eagle Ridge

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[@kathleenorduno3243]

Nice to have you both back.

[@LongcreekBand]

It's good to see you back with a new episode.

[@juliesutton4551]

Good to see y’all!!

[@charleshodge1157]

I’m glad to hear that y’all doing well having fun and hope to see new videos from you guys in the future. Be safe and have fun.

[@photoexpressions456]

You two are amazing and my favorites to watch. I’m a busy worker but you are running circles around me (70 yr female). Had the best camping summer ever! That is my passion. We live in Ohio and do many State Parks with the advantage of our Buckeye card giving us 50% off. That really helps to make it affordable. Your home has developed in such a fantastic way, from buying the property to current status. You are a great team!! I’m so happy to see more updates from you. Jazz is so cute and has really grown! God Bless you and stay safe! ❤❤

[@shaynebowen5436]

We are thrilled you are back! We LOVE your videos!! What an epic story! We binge watched all your videos. Thank you so much! All the best! Can't wait for the next. Fantastic stuff! ❤

[@MountainBeaches]

Awe you are too kind. We’re just regular folk doing our thing. Thank you ❤️

[@nieldavies]

Yippee you is back.

[@marythibault9032]

Wow! She got big

[@katherineb.3140]

Hey there 😊 Glad ya’ll had a full summer! Well of course we want weekly videos! Come on! Chop chop! 🤪🤭 Just kidding 😂 It is amazing the amount of work that you’ve been doing. Just admire and respect your work. There’s no way I would even begin to have your knowledge! However many videos you want to do is up to YOU. It’s your life and time. Love the blow up hot tub! Seems practical and FAR cheape that the real ones. And Jazz she has really grown! Take care and God bless!

[@leonasimmons162]

Welcome back.

[@Hillbilly007-yd9gu]

So glad you all are back. I missed watching all the good work you do to your place. Looking forward to see what is next.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much!

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

Great to see you back. jazz is gotten big. What a great idea to bring in a forester and deal with the trees on your property. Removing the dead and other slash to Fire Smart your place.

[@carrolcallahan3402]

So happy to see you back and the work is going forward. I agree with you that it has been a whirlwind of a summer. We just spent about 8-10 weeks exploring the whole state of Utah and the mighty 5 national parks. What great adventures. I can’t wait to see the progress inside the barndo! Until your next video…😊

[@karlamandrell3954]

Missed you two so much. Puppy is growing so fast looks like my Meisha Bella who is 4🎉.

[@annamaybeekman]

YAAAH FOR THE HOT TUB.. YOU GUYS NEED THAT TO GET INTO AT THE END OF YOUR HARD DAYS WORK

[@pamelatill4805]

So excited to see y’all’s smiling faces today!! Life is too short to worry about negative people. Living your life to the best of your abilities is no one else’s business. Thanks for taking us along and sharing whatever and whenever you are ready to.

[@MountainBeaches]

Yes! Thank you!

[@timf6916]

Nice, yes I did miss watching you guys. Looks like you guys have did a LOT of good things. Be Safe, have fun.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks 👍

[@nagillig]

When you’re here you’re here, I enjoy seeing your progress and if I don’t see you I’ll catch you down the road. Keep up the good work.

[@cathytaylor7708]

Boy am I glad to see y’all again. I’ve been following your RV life and now off grid one for quite some time, and have enjoyed every minute of it. I completely understand the overly busy part and time constraints especially with weather where you are living. I also don’t think some people realize how long editing takes (sometimes, not always, it’s an hour for one minute of video) and finding that time isn’t easy when busy. In any case, I’m so happy to see you two, Jazz & the progress ❤.

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😊glad to have you back

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks! 😊

[@ChasB2010]

Glad to see you back on YT. We missed you, but completely understand your situation and priorities to Eagle Ridge & Spa, family and each other. Keep on keepin' on! Charlie & Sharon, & Ellie (a larger look-alike of Jazz)

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much!

[@susananderson618]

Once a week, once a month, every other month, every six months....I'll be here to watch. So enjoy both of you and Jaz. Remember it is YOUR LIFE you only need to be true to yourselves. You both look happy and healthy and that is what is important. So many You Tubers just vanish. Enjoy your time at Eagle Ridge. I've always wondered about those inflatable hot tubs, as that is the ONLY thing I miss from my six n brix after being in our RV fulltime for 10 years!

[@kathyjoslin1361]

Good to see you both. We did a 60 day 6,000 mile trip to Niagara Falls, Michigan, Glacier, and Yellowstone.

[@MountainBeaches]

That sounds like an amazing trip.

[@jolenecreech7648]

Hi you two!!! ❤. I had to chuckle…. I am sitting in my jacuzzi watching you! And, then you show yourselves in your spa at Eagle Ridge. 😂. Glad to see you, and Jazz, of course! Glad everything is okay. ❤

[@MountainBeaches]

😆

[@roadrunnersx2453]

Great video. Glad you two are in good health. With the things you have to accomplish before winter Just send a high out video once in a while. Otherwise no worries will be here when you post.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@mullhaupt1]

Nice to see you again your giving me so many ideas, Been retired for a year now and want to do something like you two. Keep up the good work been watching you since almost the beginning . Do what they call a short video. to stay in touch.That way we know that no Bear got you. LOL. I hear you, summers are to fast. Were in Colorado we get 4 months a year for summer

[@grillinandchillinwithdeb]

So happy to see your doing well, missed you. Jazz has gotten so big and has moved to toddlerville ❤. Everything thing looks wonderful. You're doing great Kim you look like a natural with them tools and I'm jealous because Andy says I can't use his( I love demolition 😂). Keep doin what your doin and what's best for you my friends 🧡 We have been enjoying retirement life and headed out today on another week adventure. Our last adventure will be in October for the year,but lots of hikes and cooking. New adventures coming in 2025 with a big surprise

[@connietinkham9311]

So glad to hear you guys are good and getting stuff done. We miss you all.

[@joesmucker8012]

First time in my life of 69 years has been good but my summer I've been dealing with kidney cancer and doing chemo. Glad you guys are back.

[@MountainBeaches]

Prayers for you in your recovery! 🙏🏼

[@jolenecreech7648]

Yes, Joe, I am sending well wishes your way, too! 🙏

[@robertdoyen5434]

Wow’s what a beautiful update. We moved into our new to us home and in July sold our 2nd home and had to move out of it too. Thanks for sharing your experience with us and can’t wait to see what you guys are up to next. Thanks From Wisconsin

[@MountainBeaches]

Oh wow!

[@jimjessup3979]

Thanks for the update. Anxious to see how your work enables you to have a safe and warm winter.

[@MountainBeaches]

Haha, we are too. 😂

[@debbiejohnson1441]

Glad to see you'll and here how your doing. Glad you got some of your stuff do. But most of all that your taking time for relaxation. We were busy our oldest grand son graduated and started college. And we took a 3 week vacation up to guess where Idaho, Bonners Ferry. Beautiful state. I can see why you picked it for your home. Congratulations on all you've achieved. Keep us all in the loop.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much. I think we saw you waving as you drove by! 🤣

[@debbiejohnson1441]

@MountainBeaches haha my husband says I only know one speed WARP SPEED!

[@annamaybeekman]

YOUR BEING GOOD STEWARDS OF YOUR FORREST. AWESOME

[@KuzweKanfarms]

hey guys!! I was so wanting to get to come and visit the place this summer but life got in the way!! Soon or next summer.. lol

[@MountainBeaches]

Yes, we want to see you too Heather! DM or text us and let’s find a time this fall if we can coordinate both our busy schedules haha.

[@joegreen1759]

My summer was crazy busy trying to watch all your videos.

[@gigiwilliams4764]

It was so nice to hear from you guys! I am so happy that Eagle Ridge is doing great.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you!

[@evvalynnbarnes363]

So glad you’ve been making progress on your home! Good to know you are well, too! Take care of yourselves and do videos as you can. Love to see how things are changing and getting to your goal.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jerrywalter4522]

Thanks for updates. More pics of progress next time would be nice. Sounds like you have made so much progress. Be safe.

[@rayeccles9922]

Glad to see you both healthy and busy. Keep rolling and enjoy your life! We will be watching!

[@marilynmagill6409]

Think about a hard plumbed/ hard wire generator for backup. We have a natural gas fired generator for when the power grid goes out from storms. Does heat, AC, refrigerators, some lights and microwave. Oh and someone's computer...

[@MountainBeaches]

Yep a propane dedicated backup generator is the plan and one of the main reasons for installing the gas line. Thanks.

[@gaylenoga574]

2 is 1 and 1 is none is a saying from before WWI that really took off during WWII. It is generally known for preppers and off-graders.

[@ruthmichigander]

So happy to see this! Have missed all three of you! Do you have your sign done for Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa? The Northern lights in the mountains are awesome! Once a month would be nice! Really miss you guys and worry sometimes.

[@MountainBeaches]

No sign "yet"!

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Jazz sure has grown! Loving the progress! Look at Kim using that saw! We understand busy!!

[@dalemarshall9736]

Did you make your annual pilgrimage to Burning Man or did last year's mudfest sour you for a while?

[@MountainBeaches]

We did. Best year ever (for us).

[@bettyharper2214]

👍

[@SmokeyBear2001]

Great to see you back! Eagle Ridge looking great! Family vacation to Niagara Falls and Acadia National Park this summer. Stayed at a nice campground outside of Bar Harbor. 3,265 miles round trip but it was a great time! Look forward to next video, safe travels

[@philipfleming3546]

You'll are looking healthy and fine. Keep posting short videos when you can.

[@janreynolds2476]

So glad to see you. Jazz loves her wood pieces. You have such a beautiful view there in Idaho. So glad you're back ❤

[@haihirst3325]

Miss seeing you. Glad you back. ❤️🙏

[@chakracoach2181]

I was wondering if you were too busy prepping for winter to do videos. Exciting to see your progress and your smiling faces again! Jazz sure has grown. All the best & looking forward to your next video.

[@trudyyurina5473]

I missed you guys! We saw the Northern lights in Ohio too. My summer ended with me getting a partial knee replacement in Aug. I'm still in Physical Therapy. It has been an ordeal for sure.

[@ThatGuyFromArizona]

Good to see you three again!! Jazz has surely grown. I have always thought gas lines have to be yellow.

[@davidbertram4608]

Good on ya for taking care of your Forrest, always enjoy the updates thankyou

[@annamaybeekman]

ITS GREAT YOUR GETTING GOOD LIFE BALANCE. REMEMBER FAMILY IS EVERYTHING LOVE ANNAMAY

[@rontk57]

Eagle Ridge ( resort and spa) looks great! How do we make winter reservations?

[@MountainBeaches]

You’re a charter member of the resort and so no reservations required. ❤️

[@kathyadams3366]

Good to get an update. Glad you got so much done and stilled took time to enjoy family and friends. I love the hot tub!

[@gregdawildmanfast5643]

Thanks for the update....

[@annamaybeekman]

THE BARNDO LOOKS GREAT CONGRATS

[@johnnunez17]

Welcome back you have been missed.

[@bobcole3852]

Been wondering about youze twoze!

[@Cuz789]

Welcome back young uns lol

[@debreinke4687]

You have a beautiful place. Take care!

[@garryhammond3117]

Nice to see you back! - Cheers!

[@randyshay7280]

So glad to see you guys again!!!

[@funwiththefacklers8346]

Glad to see you are back and looking good.

[@DonMac-dh3ow]

Looks like you need to lower your solar aray for optimal production.

[@MountainBeaches]

Actually just checked it yesterday using an online solar angle calculator it it was in a good position.

[@DonMac-dh3ow]

@@MountainBeaches I guess looks are deceiving, it did not appear to be around 48 degrees for Northern Idaho for the equinox. The main thing is that you are getting plenty of power to run everything. Keep up the good work

[@MountainBeaches]

@DonMac-dh3ow yes, I thought it was off too until I checked the angle. 🤷🏻‍♂️. We were pulling around 16kw yesterday!

[@richardcelaya8605]

welcome back

[@janesvoboda5564]

Great to see you both so happy!❤

[@leonasimmons162]

Enjoy

[@joeybowman4631]

We had a busy Summer also, April 2nd I had my left knee totally replaced and had 7 weeks of physical therapy. On July 9th I had my right knee totally replaced and 6 weeks of physical therapy. I also took my 66 Chevy C10 to a few car shows. We enjoy your KZbin channel!

[@MountainBeaches]

Heck you’re almost the 10 Million Dollar man now! Hope all is going well with your recovery. I remember years ago when my dad had knee replacement on both knees at the same time. 😳

[@tranquilitybase6417]

Yes I’ve been busy building as well - getting ready for Winter. Great to see you back! Forest work comes next Summer! (Already contracted with the forester/mulcher). BIG projects ahead!

[@MountainBeaches]

Sounds great!

[@paulkaiser7383]

Thank you I appreciate you both for updating all of us viewers, I love your build off grid, 2 is 1 love it!!! I think the same way.😊 Love you all three 😊

[@MountainBeaches]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@donitaarender7839]

Glad to see y'all are back. Love the progress on the barndo. What a great update. The place looks beautiful. Until next time. ❤

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelcox2714]

I've enjoyed following your journey. Of course I miss your weekly videos but you have to do what you need to do to make sure your build and family time are priority over your videos.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you! ❤️

[@annamaybeekman]

YAAAH SOLAR

[@staceyhetland]

We missed you guys good you guys are doing great, we’re off grid also but not nearly the size of yours, I’m on a small pension with social security and my wife works remotely so we get by. We are in northern eastern Washington. Thanks for your updates 👍

[@MountainBeaches]

That is awesome!

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

Wood heat? Learning to Cook on a wood stove? These are good back ups, especially where u live.

[@MountainBeaches]

Yes, wood heat from our wood fired boiler. When I was young my parents had an off grid cabin with a wood cook stove and a wind up Victrola record player!

[@juanasmith4087]

Hi, you good folks. It's so GOOD to see you! stay safe God bless (OH YES WE MISSED U)

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much

[@judyanderson7737]

Sure have missed your videos Glad to see you all Keep posting when you can!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

So why did you do all these projects and not make any videos? Not good for your fan base.

[@MountainBeaches]

Pretty sure we completely covered the "why" in the video.

[@mileswindham8336]

Ahhh my favorite Love Birds, just keep amazing me with y’all’s accomplishments , praying for y’all’s Health. Love your videos. Have a great Fall.

[@kathyheither7365]

Thanks for the update. Glad you’re living your best life. 👏👏

[@danielcolantuono9824]

Great seeing you both sending hugs and prayers from Southern California ❤❤❤

[@DudeUSA]

Great to see you guys back. Great progress. You’re living my dream.😊

[@jacoblaster3118]

Off topic here, but do you guys know whatever happened to Bri and TJ?

[@MountainBeaches]

Last we chatted with them was several months ago. They were happy and well just not doing YT anymore.

[@jacoblaster3118]

Miss them, hope they are still traveling. You 2 are definately living the dream

[@denaephan1200]

I am so glad to see you two back! I was wondering what was going on at Eagle Ridge.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you!

[@tonydeeugenio1489]

VERY SMART MOVE HAVING UR BOLIER UNDER COVER MINE IS ALSO FOR BEST RESULTS KEEP UR WOOD UNDER COVER N WILL WILL BE NICE N COZY AS LONG AS U FEED UR BOLIER

[@arnoldandjosieespinoza4405]

1st 👍🏽 glad to see you’re back. Wa just asking myself whatever happened to mountain beaches. 🤙🏽

[@MountainBeaches]

Life happened ❤️

[@arnoldandjosieespinoza4405]

As it should . We enjoy your channel a lot and look forward to your next posting whenever you’re ready. You guys make a lovely couple

[@cathyabbate5356]

Great to see you back! We have missed your videos! Congrats on getting your solar up and working! 🎉 Jazz is getting to be so grown up! 😍 Happy birthday Jazz. We will be here we are not going anywhere!

[@dennisrball]

Happy to watch the update. I kinda figured you were having fun and making progress. Hope to see you somewhere in the next year.

[@corky52360]

Such a great update. So much progress. I can only imagine how much work recording is when your first priority is your homestead. Yes, “We gotta do us” best quote ever. And Jazz is so beautiful.

[@marythibault9032]

Hi Mountain Beaches! We are not far from you, building our homestead in our 60's. You are as young as you feel!

[@Damethefirst]

Thanks so much for checking in. You may believe me when I say I understand…….you have a monumental task to get thru and some is needed yesterday!!! Thank goodness you still have your camper for backup, Still I feel your hopes to get your apartment set up. Do what you have to do, and I will hang in there for whatever you have time to spare!!

[@karenspeer7378]

Good Morning 👋 I'm So Happy to See You!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Gopher7]

Think about the two of you from time to time and wonder how you’re doing. Good to see all is well! Stay healthy and happy!

[@jacqueline-f6i9y]

Welcome back and nice to see you all.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you!

[@tobyatencio6698]

Very good to see you are making progress. Your solar power system is AMAZING! Yours is the standard I'm going to tell people to meet from now on!

[@MountainBeaches]

Haha. When can we get you up here to see what we've done Toby?

[@tobyatencio6698]

@@MountainBeaches hmm.. thursday afternoon is open. Ill text you.

[@annamaybeekman]

IM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU TWO. I THINK OF YOU BOTH EVERY DAY.. LOVE YOU BOTH ANNAMAY GREAT PROGRESS YOU TWO

[@jeffcox5730]

Great to see you guys, I'm glad you have enjoyed your summer.

[@greghanson5864]

Glad to see you alive and well! Eagle Ridge looks great as do you guys. Carry on!