Our Croft Got FLOODED! Ep. 269.

[@heidimacarthur7205]

There’s never an end to taking care of things when you own property. You were very smart to call the previous owner and your persistence paid off while searching for the drain. Good job Colin! Nice job on clearing the stairs Shaun. You two are hilarious taking a nap. It was nice to see the dogs having so much fun running around. Sherlock is so handsome and you take such good care of him. The loch is spectacular with the ice and frost. No skinny dipping right now. Have a good weekend. Cheers!

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

Hey Guys - Loved the Ollie & Otis cams! Never a dull day when you own property! Hope you're keeping warm & cozy by the fire! Stay well! ❤🐾🐾❤

[@johnmajane3731]

The landscape of the Loch is gorgeous, the ice and snow really brings the features out.

[@tinaburden4174]

What a lovely spot to live in you are so lucky

[@kdean9537]

Hi Colin & Shaun, lovely to see you both, nice to see you both looking well! That's quite the flow of water, interesting to hear how and where it flows out to...It's so beautiful where you are living now, looks so peaceful! Loved the drone footage, it looks so mystical...really beautiful! Please give Otis & Ollie a hug for me. It's so exciting to hear about your wedding plans, I wish you both all the very best! 💕💕 Take care, have a wonderful weekend! Lots of love Kathy x

[@sailingfalcornwall1405]

Completely stunning loch! Well done sorting out the drain issue. Great vlog. Thank you x

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Those drone shots are amazing! And the Otis and Ollie-cams are such great fun! There’s never nothing to do on a Croft, eh? 🙂. Cheers and ATB!

[@elainejones-xu9xq]

Wow, the closing drone video ❤ some photos of the frozen loch would be awesome on next year’s calendar❤

[@KennethSwaby-j9d]

Maybe you should start panning for gold. 👍👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

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[@ralphcherry617]

So good to see you two back in form, and to see Shaun walking normally again. A homeowner's work is never done. And yours in particular is quite special!!!

[@bxmachine]

We did laugh at the nap sequence😂😂 x

[@BrewabitRick]

You live in such a beautiful place, I love a afternoon nap 😄great great vid again 👍👍👍👍👍

[@twistywillow]

That loch looks mesmerising atm. The scenery Makes all the cold weather worthwhile❤

[@geoffb3240]

Lovely pictures as usual fellas! What a beautiful bit of the world you live in.

[@FBASD01]

Beautiful winter pictures. Great vlog.

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

What a view, Stunning. Great job fixing your water problem. Love your channel and seeing the happenings on your Croft. 💕👍🏻

[@andyrbush]

Love how you guys totally capture the scenery and atmosphere there, it really is a beautiful place. You guys are so much fun to watch enjoying it all.

[@jadelee6363]

OMG! The two of you asleep on the couch was the cutest ever! Thanks for putting a smile on my face!

[@hobbshire9373]

Jobs so well done, guys. 👏👏 You both should be proud of yourselves. And as always, your editing is outstanding. Thanks for sharing!

[@cherryclark2572]

Yikes, you two are Strong Like Bull!! Huge jobs to clear the drain and stone steps, definitely earned naps and a good piece of cake ❤️

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yes! Thank you!

[@danakaragianis2776]

Good job! The steps look great! The puppies and Sherlock are happy. That was hilarious you two on the couch, lol. Omg’d, I laughed so much. Lots of information too. ❤

[@patriciayassin2983]

At least you know what the problem is/was and can monitor it now. It must be so satisfying to have "fixed" the problems with just sheer hard work. Great vlog as usual. Thank you for sharing.🥰

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Brilliant approach to your water problem. So glad you got it sorted…..water engineering to add to your talents……respect!!!! What next?

[@ggreg2258]

Water is our friend; water is out enemy!!! Pics of the lake are absolutely beautiful---framable!

[@alanjackson4646]

As the Chef knows Planned maintenance is the key, regular inspections will prevent reoccurrence of a problem. In the RN we used to take perfectly good machinery apart to see why it was still working ! It looks a tad cold up there. Keep warm and safe. AJ

[@derek6637]

Looks like you are afloat again

[@MrGreatplum]

I’m loving the “doggy cams” 😀 Well done for all the clearing of the drains and steps - it must be rare when you can both fall asleep on the sofa like you showed us 😜

[@FoxesAfloat]

It really is!

[@maggiechandler8319]

As always, Shaun and Colin, your videos/vlogs are ace, thank you both, and not forgetting Otis and Ollie,

[@judithfarkas2636]

Oh my water water everywhere it sure can always go where it’s not supposed to 😂. Looks beautiful up there right now love seeing Sherlock he’s so handsome 🦉 take care ❤

[@kaygibson8942]

Hi guys and doggies ❤

[@stefaniedecoster2772]

Thanks chaps, and that looked like a right comfy nap. I'm amazed Otis and Ollie didn't join you!

[@mikeenglish6401]

Excellent!

[@francispagan9676]

Thanks for a great vid. Your loch looks like the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica on a good day. Captain Scott would feel at home. I do love you guys. Good on you!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@melhorler45]

Love watching you 2 makes my day

[@chriscohlmeyer4735]

Be a bit of snow up in the high country but yeah lots and lots of rain down lower. Always little things to keep ahead of when you own property, had a water issue that was getting worse - asked a friend that worked for the city to get a crew to check the water main in the street up behind us, a few days later he reported yes there was a leak for an estimated ten years that was close to blowing out - back to general downslope water flow😊

[@bonnienichalson5151]

The two of you are so cute :) enjoy nap life :) 👍🤗✨⛄🎀 in the Highlands 👍😊

[@alanfirth4676]

Well done you can now sort out the A85 out. No nicking from wedding venue as the birds may get you & the drone is brilliant view of the isle on the loch

[@jamesgoetsch5607]

A nice visit! I'm glad for you guys that you live in such a lovely place.

[@jolp37]

I'm sure that lake and surrounds look much more dramatic close up than they do on the vid - so cold. I really don't envy you the cold - here in NZ, at least where I am, we never get those low temps - summer here and 27C expected.

[@princessscript4487]

Nature Wildlife , the simple things in Scottish highlands paradise 😊

[@charlesmott8863]

Breathtaking (literally)

[@cfladyread3494]

Thanks for the update and as usual beautiful vlog. Never get tired of seeing the scenery. And I am always impressed by how hard the two of you work. Be well and stay warm 🤗

[@millerbenj]

Great vlog. Enjoyed it. Take care guys, Ben.

[@lynndandelion]

Feats of engineering! Ears-straight-back lolloping runs! Hilariously adorable couch napping! A lovely sparkley frozen loch! And wedding teasers. You sure pack a lot into a video. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jacquelineotis4322]

Looks like your in Canada.great views.❤❤❤

[@kaibroeking9968]

Ever thought of installing a micro hydro setup? You seem to have a good run of water and a decent height difference to be exploited.

[@tedspiller7546]

Another great vlog. Surprised you didn't wait for the cold weather and have an ice rink. Nice to see you guys back in 'action' on the small screen. Stay warm, oh and dry x

[@windchimerainbow136]

I was very sad and worried at first. Then suddenly LMAO! Especially with Colin's toes tickling Shaun's nose. Shaun is such a good sport. And now I'm happy you're taking care of the problems, and things are working out, and both are enjoying your lives in that gorgeous part of Scotland. I still miss the boat, but your home here is just as interesting.

[@MrFroglips69]

For some reason this one comes across as a special episode. Beautiful, more personal, even loving. Thanks guys for being you.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure!

[@marilynmayfield777]

Collin, I follow the vlog of a girl living in Northern Sweden, and she and her husband regularly take dips in their frozen lake all winter long. As an American, I'm biting my nails seeing this! It's not for me, lol! Best of luck keeping up with your projects this winter 👍

[@Lazzar1958]

Stunning scenery! Starting to freeze up in Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada too!

[@ianthomas1060]

Brilliant video again chaps. I can't believe its 2 years living up North, time flies! I remember like it was just yesterday, the days on the narrow boat when I was gripped at the screen as you both went up the Trent & Mersey full steam ahead. 😃

[@lynn-in-the-tanglebox]

Jobs well done,but,how do you stay so clean? I put clean shirts on just to spill my breakfast down them 😂,as for tidying the garden,well,I look like I’ve cleaned up by rolling in it. And aww flappy spanner ears,I love seeing Dylan run and his ears flowing,oddly Deeks ears don’t flap,they’re huge,when he was a pup,vet said,oh you’ll grow into them lol. Fabulous scenery round the Loch,definitely big coat weather with that gorgeous twinkling frost xx

[@terrisantiago9128]

Wow i've never seen it that high

[@Smartgran]

Wow lovers you never ever do boring vlogs. What a fantastic place but probably freezes yer ears off! Lovely hat Shawn. Ben's my son 😅 Really lovely pics and of course you two! xx

[@rosesevers5181]

Another great vlog… stay warm x

[@billcurnew6020]

Such a beautiful place! I made it to your area last Spring, (Stayed in Helmsdale), and while I have traveled to quite a few places, the Highlands remain near the top of my list of beautiful places to be. You are very fortunate to be able to live there! Glad you sorted the water issue and, now that you are aware of the cause, you should have no problem avoiding future flooding! All the best in the days ahead!

[@kramnalla64]

Great episode this week. Thanks, you made my hole weak. *whole week.

[@naomi-allisonsloane3008]

Wow, what beautiful, if cold, views. Some amazing photography opportunities as well. I’m glad you sorted the burn drain. Stay safe, see you next week.

[@jamesvanian5524]

Great video guy's. Scotland is beautiful in Winter. Lucky you found the blocked grid. I am glad your home was not flooded. Shaun made a good job of the steps. You are so fortunate to live where you do. Love the dogs playing and Sherlock is so calm. Keep well and safe. James.

[@Bob8091]

I really liked the doggy cam shots. They made me think of the opening credits to Downton Abbey, Hugh Bonneville ruefully saying later " when my name appears you see a Labrador's backside".

[@scottyoder3717]

You're videos are always such a joy to watch! Thanks for all of the hard work you put in to making them. Greetings and much thanks from Philadelphia!!

[@BFLmouse]

Go a little ways upstream of the drain and dig a big hole in the middle of the stream. That will trap all the debris coming down the hill. As a side benefit, you can use it as a private bathing spot on days when the beach is too crowded.

[@FoxesAfloat]

He already did that in a few places. 😉

[@mrspontiac9174]

The loch is so pretty with the ice! Have you ever made it out to the little island?

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yes, I kayak over there

[@anne-marie9842]

I emigrated from The Netherlands to New Zealand 40+ years ago, and am watching this , trying to keep cool in our warm summer weather! I well remember those cold and frosty winters when the bottom of your lungs seem to freeze up on your walk to school, and icicles formed in your muffler. Sometimes I get a bit nostalgic for cold weather, then I remember that it was mostly wet and cold and nostalgia flies away! Thank you both for another great vlog.

[@marilynfranks8995]

Such a great video, especially the pupcam, it made me laugh out loud. I'm sad to hear about the damage the rains are causing and was surprised to see you two doing so much after your bouts of covid. You two are fast healing, tough and rugged Scots now! The lake is so beautiful in the winter. Thank you for the hard work on your videos and sharing of your lives at the croft.

[@alexkeir1233]

Stunning!! Take care and stay warm!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 😊

[@maureenlucas4189]

Beautiful scenery you’re filming is amazing but by gum it looks freezing hope your al, ok and well love to you all x

[@ewanstevenson]

Wow, that loch! Beautiful! Also, I'm glad that there was a grate over the drain when you dug down to it. I had visions of you going all Augustus Gloop and ending up in the sea! 😬🤣

[@lesleymorris312]

Fab vlog...great drone footage...lovely to see the dogs playing too. So much work to do on the croft, but such beautiful surroundings! 😊💜

[@MIssSarahKB]

I enjoyed this episode - a wee bit of geology, some practical crofting tips, a view on the weather. The last scene reminded me of the year the shallow sea water bay near me froze over - I was just a bit further south than you are. I've recently moved away from the Highlands after almost 20 years and I do like watching your vlogs as they help keep me connected to a place I've loved over that time. 😊

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alienfrommarss]

wow!! Lots of hard work but looks great!! ❤❤❤

[@alistairholes7633]

Excellent vlog today Colin and Shaun I definitely remember the news about the narrow boat in the floods as specially thoses poor people's that had there homes flooded out I think this is the second video that Shaun spoken to on the camera all by himself. Nice to see Otis and Ollie enjoying themselves I must say Shaun's snoring sounds like my dad's when he snores 😂😂😂😂😂 hope you guys have a lovely weekend and stay safe.

[@suekrebs8387]

I just love your boys floppy ears.

[@RobertSmith-zv1xo]

Good that you are in contact with the old owners otherwise it would have taken it a lot longer. Great that it is better now. Amazing view at the end. Was that ice and can you iceskate there?

[@rebel3891]

Watching this gave me anxiety! We live at the bottom of a ridge and get massive amounts of runoff from the surrounding houses when it rains very heavily, which it has done here in the last 3 weeks, as well. We've gotten 2 months worth of rain in 3 weeks. We have drains and pipes and rain gardens and dry creek beds but with all this the rain anymore that infrastructure still gets overwhelmed. Luckily our house doesn't get any water. That frozen loch is gorgeous!! I would definitely have brought a flask!

[@pamjones336]

So so interesting following your life here!

[@FoxesAfloat]

I'm so glad!

[@timothygriffin1062]

@ 7:45....HILARIOUS.....LOL !!!

[@ayabokti161]

😂 😂 Oh my....never a dull moment....❤ Hope it all drains out well ❤🙏 Still beautiful nonetheless 😊

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

To wet right now but i just saw a vid of the devils gorge. It is 1/2 hour north of Glasgow..leads to devils pulpit...wow..there is so much more to Scotland than i thought.. my scottish grandfather had some storys but they were mostly about the fields of heathet...hope you go to the devils gorge...

[@chrismarcotte4241]

Loved the Vid! Stunning Loch! Stay warm!! Below freezing here too!!

[@andylee9977]

that is such a nice and tranquil place to live, good luck and I did like the canal series as well.

[@Ourlynn]

Excellent video, you really make me smile love you two 💜💜

[@colomacountry]

Lmfao i thought Shaun was in front of a blue screen until Colin came running down the steps...that was awesome!!! Crackin me up! Thanks guys!

[@maedilein6802]

Love the video. Very interesting.

[@irenamangone]

Is the ice thick enough to ice skate on Sherlock has beautiful eyes glad you were able to sort out the blocked drains blessings from a wet Queensland Australia

[@claudiaulrich5445]

so hilarious you both sleeping and the boys' zoomies 😂❤

[@tessminime3480]

I love watching you two I’ve been following you for a while I would love to have bid on a ticket for your wedding but sadly I’m not able to, but look forward to any pictures, love your freedom in life to not do a 9/5 job we are as a family aiming for that in life, your both an inspiration to at least try Xxxx

[@buffplums]

4:52 Shredded wheat 😂😂😂

[@geoffcoope710]

How about building some sort of small dam somewhere and making a duck pond?

[@FoxesAfloat]

Nah,

[@Smartgran]

I get duck eggs 6 a week from Tarbert's Duck Mom. She doesn't lay them of course, just puts them in a box and delivers them. They're really great. I put them in my very special wholemeal bread in the topping, and in salads, sandwiches and omelettes. 🤩@@FoxesAfloat

[@deborahingles9392]

Great vlog and again as always terrific views via drone.... I wish I wasn't all the way here in Oz as would have to be there when you two lovelies marry... such a great day... I will check out the Afar Package cheers Debz from Oz

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awesome 🤩 Thank you so much ☺️

[@TheLemonhawk]

You might clear the sand and stones upstream from the weir, I think its a way to prevent the debris from going over the weir and clogging the drain

[@FoxesAfloat]

That’s what he did.

[@carolley9705]

Can hardly believe its been over 2 yrs since you two lads left the canals for the highlands. Where does the time go? Its cold and snowy here. Lows around 10F, highs around freezing.

[@hughcarson6837]

Great views. welldone lads.

[@fmcb269]

You could try deepening a section of the stream bed just upstream of the drain to act as a sediment trap. (Summertime job!) It won't stop the leaves and twigs, but it'll catch most of the mud and stones. And if you put a slab in the bottom it'll be easier to shovel out when it fills up.

[@FoxesAfloat]

He already did that 👍🏻

[@fmcb269]

@@FoxesAfloat Oops!

[@stetay2]

i look forward to Friday

[@johnmajane3731]

Great video. How long ago do you think those drains were installed? To stop the silt and stone from washing down a few energy dissipaters in the stream to slow the water down would help. That could just be some rip rap. Toe in the nose, now that is true love.

[@cweenmjory6358]

Lovely video as always. How many acres is your croft? 💖💖💖💖

[@dimpsthealien333]

❤ your vlogs!

[@layalabi1667]

Stay warm!!! Brrr!!!