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[@VTgirlandherbeagles]

I don’t know how I found you guys, I think it was the security camera video. We are looking for a system for our off grid camp. This particular video I’m commenting on popped up while Was working here at home. I saw Hunter, then heard Melissa talk about him and I cannot believe how your situation resonates with ours. We too have a 28 year old non-verbal son with Autism, his name is AJ. He was working two part time jobs ( with an aide) before this pandemic but is now home with me. He LOVES to work, he loves to be outside and we’ve given him jobs. He loves our camp, he such a wonderful help to us and his aging grandparents. We’re learning how to keep AJ busy and happy, we’re also figuring how to take him along and accommodate him when we snowmobile, run dogs and include him in all that we do. You guys are awesome- we’re watching from Southern Vermont ❤️

[@lonestarcollectiblezcom2602]

Mike and Melissa, I really admire how much you make time for Hunter! I like where you both just make plans, take him to grab lunch, spend time together and you're both great examples of what excellent parents should be! You're great parents to all of your kids and you're so supportive of Ema as well and everything she's been through as I watched the interview with the surgeon today, Ema is so brave and I'm glad the operation was successful and she's living pain free now! You're just a model, modern family with traditional roots and it shows!

[@tomeckermann6343]

You guys are a breath of fresh air in these times. Keep it up.

[@kurtdietrich5421]

I'm 63 and have to keep busy. I've slowed down a little, but still split 2 cords of firewood for our 2 fireplaces and 1 wood stove. I too always have a side hustle. Woodworking, metal working, making parts and fixing things, doing a project around the house, whatever. Gives me a reason to get up in the morning. It's my relaxation from the demands of my day job as an engineering consultant. While I love my job, people want everything done today. It's the instant gratification mentality. I need it now. They don't understand that I may have 6 other projects in front of theirs and I may not get to theirs for a few weeks. Very stressful. So the other stuff is my relaxation, done on my time, at my speed. That's why I love watching what you guys do. Great way to sit and relax at the end of a day.

[@katelutterodt2479]

KEEP GOING ON AND DO NOT LET ANYTHING STOP YOU OR DISCOURAGE YOU , THAT IS THE REASON I LOVE WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL. I LEARN A LOT.

[@rickruhl7283]

Your plan sounds great,you have a great family. Enjoying your videos every day. You’re family values are what’s most important.

[@jeffreylane6098]

M&M wonderful share!! So nice to have a plan plus sharing it with all of us!! We love you all because you have allowed us to become part of the Morgan family!!

[@billybobtrump3523]

Hope god blesses you with good health, because that can change everthing in a heartbeat!

[@dandaniels4558]

You got that right i abused my body for 30 yrs and turned 50 and all hell broke loose .2 right shoulder replacements and still isn't right . Need the left replaced but whats the point after 2 failed right ones. Both knees replaced and left Achilles reattached after rupture. Several arthroscopic surgeries. Carpel tunnel in both wrists/hands. Right arm and hand are still numb from the first shoulder replacement.hard work and body building were not 2 things I should have been doing for the same number of yrs . It totally changed my life .can't so much of anything I use to be able to do. Really sucks so yes take care of your selves.ive got osteoarthritis everywhere and its very painful especially in the back of my neck hands fingers ankles feet let shoulder .its hell but I get by.i could never do what Mike and mellisa do. I wish I could but not possible. I will be 60 October 22nd this thursday. I've always thought of life as two halves first 40 we go all out and from 40 to 80 we survive LOL after 80 its all just extra if your lucky enough to still be kickin. But its all good just keep pushing ahead and enjoy life as much as possible.and getting to watch the morgans is a pleasure everyday .so I live through mike and mellisa and family pretty much LOL . Be safe 🙏

[@carig121]

So true, people just don't think about it and when it's there everything can fall apart.

[@michaeldurling793]

Any plan is better than no plan, you have a wonderful family and a great place you have worked hard to create. Congratulations

[@addisongardner1989]

Your plan makes a lot of sense, Mike, and you've got the right partner to see it through with you. Being self-sufficient and having a way to keep the family safe is pretty much all that matters, when the rest of the country is coming unbuttoned. It takes faith and hard work to make plans a reality, and you guys are doing everything right. The picnic table chats do a lot to cheer me up, when the rest of the news can be discouraging. Love you guys.

[@greenlizard6431]

Mike what ever happened to your hunt blind love your videos

[@randyhearon457]

I'm 63 yrs old, always had side hustles from umpiring sports to unloading semis, I cut, split and sold 65 ricks of firewood last year, I dont foresee any slowing down. Like my wife says, most people work to live but I live to work :)

[@waynesellars4064]

Great video Mike and Malissa, what you said is what America and our freedom was founded on, the family unit. Being self sufficient. I am 70 and love to watch you guys, I know you're plan will come together. Keep the faith and God bless.

[@martinrice6541]

You people are Fine Americans. I love your plans, your willingness to share them as well as your hustle. Godspeed and hope to meet you in the future.

[@gafirefighter911]

You were talking about how time goes by so quick, I have always said “ life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer to the end the faster it goes”. I love your channel and you have a lovely family. Keep up the good work. I live in Southeast Georgia and I love the leaves in your area this time of year, they are just beautiful. Keep on keeping on. 😃

[@larrypalmer2415]

Life is like a roll of toilet paper.......I've never heard that one before, but so true!! And in so many ways!....LOL......

[@rickwhiterock2681]

I love your channel and your lovely family. I worked in corporate America and always love doing projects around the house or helping friends on evenings and weekends. Was a great stress reliever. Retired and live in a different area with 4 seasons and lots of snow, forest etc. so always something to do. Son bought a mountain cabin with 1ac, an hour away, love helping him with his projects. Smaller area than yours, with beautiful large Pine & Cedar trees, very quiet with lots of wildlife. I really enjoy watching you work on your various projects, gets me hyped up to help him with each project. Keep up the great work.

[@899jj]

Good to see a family that has the get up and go like yours. Keep moving forward with your dream.

[@dbdouglas]

God Bless the Morgan's. Be well & stay strong!

[@gregj2647]

Great plan. I just retired in January at 62. We recently completed construction of a home on 10 acres 60 miles north of Minneapolis. Next year we will be building a 30x40 pole barn for a workshop, office and garden tools. Great to have a plan.

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Mike & Melissa - Great video. Thanks for sharing your values, and your goals. After watching your videos for awhile now there were no surprises for me as I pretty much had your life style figured out. I remember when Covid hit, Melissa getting the family busy with closet cleanouts, finding ways to continue to exercise at home, and other things. I'm now 73, and my plan was to work until I turned 70. Over the years we put 10% of income away in investments, and are now living off that, and some other retirement funds. It has given my wife and I the ability to do some traveling, and to fund my basic woodworking hobby. I think you have your future laid out very well, and I hope that God blesses you with the ability to enjoy the plans you have made. Blessings to you both and to your family. Hi to Hunter, Hannah, and Eva.

[@scottkailey1]

Mike, you have a great plan sir, and a wonderful life there that you have built for yourself and your family.

[@littlegarizona1929]

My wife and I have been watching your channel for about a year and love all your videos. We love everyone in your family, thanks for sharing them with us.

[@keithwoznek3429]

Hunter has made the Morgan family much stronger. Hug Hunter for me because he is the best and Hunter really adds to the videos.

[@roysmith5268]

Kudos to the Morgan family, we have never formally met, but watching your channel my wife and I would feel comfortable having you as neighbors. We love what you do and go for that big plan.😊😉👍

[@danslawncare8594]

Hey to you both. Happy birthday Mike. My birthday was oct 2. I am the same as you. I am a heavy equipment mechanic full time and I have a lawn care business on the side. I have a tractor and 2 mowers and all the equipment I need. I am 62 years old and all my life I have had 2 jobs . And I love it. Thanks for the video.

[@newtnewton6721]

Thanks for sharing another good video with us I'm 49 and have a similar idea with my great grandparents farm that the wife and kids and I live on and cut lots of firewood for our outdoor stove and we are always getting lots of fresh air like you guy's , hello Hunter and have a blessed day

[@stevemartinez6757]

My wife and I are in a pretty similar situation, though we got started a little late. I am about a month older than you. We purchased a wooded "virgin" 35 acre property a few years ago to build our retirement home. We have spent many weekends clearing and are finally at the stage where we are looking at floor plans and ready to start building. I look back and am proud of what my wife and I have accomplished together starting off living in a trailer park, to owning a home which we paid off to now owning property with very little debt. Good luck to you Morgans and keep up the great work!

[@kevinkollman9162]

Great 4 you' the American dream'

[@tomnietz4158]

I worked in aerospace for 46 years and could have had a comfortable retirement but just wanted to do more. So, I began our third remodel of our home and then remodeled our daughter’s home a few years ago. It’s not about the work, it’s about the accomplishment and satisfaction . I am now 80 looking for the next challenge.

[@johnking8679]

Morgan's- you are a good inspiration to us ALL !! Keep up the videos and "talks" !! I love your family and the way you tackle daily living - you're all so natural and we all can relate !! Lord Bless your entire family !!

[@johnlayne5485]

Goodafternoon Melissa dear great job your right it is the mother that holds the family together when she's gone the family brakes apart

[@johnkeyes8699]

Mike and Melissa Morgan.... You ARE the American Dream....Work the plan and the American Dream is possible.

[@paulciampa]

Happy Birthday....God bless you and your family....It takes a very special family to do what you with Hunter and your girls. Melissa thank you for sharing your channel and life with all of us. We need more families like the Morgan's to show what family is all about.

[@richarddockery3841]

The greatest enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan. Stick to the good plan... John Bogle...Sounds like a good plan to me. All the best Morgans!

[@dkbfarms7827]

Never heard that one before, i like it!

[@wayawolf1967]

One of your BEST videos Mike and Melissa. Thank You for what you do and who you are. God bless the Morgans.

[@martinchampagne9245]

Thumbs up to Mike Morgan, we need more people like him. As for a little side hustle, firewood and tool sharpening besides a regular 9 to 5. Keep up the good work.

[@richp1146]

Good job! I'm 53 also. Grew up a on a farm in Issaquah Wa. Made a living as a heavy equipment operator in heavy highway construction. Sold firewood in the winter, cut lumber with my portable mill. Fell timber and topped trees. I have been a superintendent in the industry for about 17 years now. The diverse group of men and women that I have worked with are like family to me, but after 35 years in the business I'm preparing to move on also. Our family plans are similar to yours. Guess that's why I enjoy your channel so much. My 2 oldest have started there own company. My youngest daughter is a top notch heavy equipment operator. We have all worked so hard to achieve our goals. I'm so proud! God bless you and your family. Be kind friends!

[@Sylvan865]

Mike, You keep being you... We all should search for something that feeds out soul. Mike taking care of your family is your thing. Melissa you thing is being an awesome mom and wife and keeping things moving. You two are an awesome couple and have an awesome family.

[@bobmorgan5612]

Congrats on your plan and focusing on your family. The world would be a better place if more people were family oriented.

[@darlahottle9556]

A great plan👍🏽we are 10 years older and did the same thing. Paid off the debt and retired at 62. Now we sell a little firewood and keep ourselves busy around the homestead❤️❤️

[@dickhansen8594]

Congratulations!! 😎

[@roblong6518]

Its always better to have a plan, regardless of what the venture is. My wife and I were ( are ), very much in line with your likes and plans, until I became disabled almost 4 years ago. We've been very blessed, and had most of our plans in place when I had severe nerve damage occur in my neck and back from compression. 5 surgeries later and better than 3 years recovering I am retired and learning how to to some things in my shop now, very limited, but I'm trying. Always plan ahead, because you never know exactly what the future holds. When one door closes, God opens another! We will continue to look forward to watching your plans unfold! 👍👍

[@HomesteadersDiscovery]

Love what you're doing. We started with raw land and are now building our house (not having it built.. there's a difference). We're older and it's taking what seems like forever, but we keep at it and we are a lot further along than we were a few years ago when we bought our land. Once the house is built, we're gonna get a hobby building thanks to you! :) Love your building and your videos. Thanks!

[@Brokeazzchef]

Happy Birthday early Mike , I applaud you thinking of your family and the future. A man that provides and leaves a great legacy is top notch, and grand kids are the best part of getting older. I just turned 56 and my grand daughter is the smile in my heart every day. Have a good day sir.

[@gregwagner7125]

I'm 56 I have the same plan on a smaller scale. Home and property are paid for, a few more years and it will be set up the way I want for retirement. Your videos help inspire me to keep moving forward with the plan.

[@farmerrod3159]

Morgan’s your plan is fantastic. I have the same plan for my family. I have a little beef cattle farm and I am trying to simplify it from the old generation of working so terribly hard to be able to enjoy with my kids and grandkids. I agree with you Mike, I would rather have a root canal. God bless to everyone that can get to a plan to enjoy their retirement years. Hopefully as early as possible. Good luck.

[@knappce]

Congratulations Mike and Melissa. You guys have an amazing plan centred on what is important. Family. Hard work is not work when you enjoy it. The only point I would add is... don’t forget community. Every family needs others. The more we maintain and nourish those outside connections the stronger our family becomes and the stronger our “extended community” gets. Too much independence only leads to trouble. We all need each other, the more connections the better and the more diverse the connections, even better. Love your channel and love your whole approach to life and connecting to people through KZbin. ❤️🇨🇦

[@kyles2284]

Love your videos and that you guys are normal, hardworking, down to earth people. I also live in western pa (Erie) and what you are doing now is my plan for the near future. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more content!

[@tim_g3478]

Mike and Melissa, thanks for sharing your plan and what makes you tick. You and your family are great role models for how to live a normal life with not all normal circumstances! Having all of your family either living with you or close by is a nice bonus. Keep on showing us how a real family lives! P.S. if the weight room is going in the new building, double the thickness of the concrete where that will be.

[@SockMonkeyofcourse]

Great to have a plan and work it. I'm 10 years older and believe me it goes even faster at this age. I too will never retire. I get it. Good on you all!

[@JJSGetSome74]

That was my favorite video of yours. I love what I do for a career, but in another 15 yrs I want to be basically providing for my family off our land. I will always have a side hustle like my photography side jobs and selling stuff at farmer’s markets that I make from my land and animals. I love mowing, taking care of my chickens and ducks, tending to orchard, and managing our land. These are the reasons why I enjoy your channels.

[@allenjackson1371]

Be thankful for family and your health. God Bless and best wishes for you all.

[@wt5381]

I don't comment often, but, Me Too! I have worked since I was 13 years old, I am turning 60 in a about week and have been working to make our property the center of our world. Only have 30 acres of timberland but keeps me outside, busy, and I never have to think about the next thing to do. It always presents itself! On top of the 5 years of planned projects. Really enjoy your channel glad you keep politics and religion out of it, as those are personal choices that everyone has varying opinions on. I realize this is difficult when you have such a wonderful platform as you both have not to do that. Showing respect and appreciation for people, appreciation of the outdoors, and our country. Will always keep me watching, keep up the wonderful work! (Love the Fireworks!)

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Good morning Morgans! Can you believe you're almost at 180K subscribers! That's so incredible. Congratulations. We love watching what you do and it makes us enjoy our land even more!

[@Matausi11350]

what a plan and what would be a more enjoyable way to spend the rest of your life. I have a similar plan and I am looking forward to it every day I wake up. It is what motivates me to get up in cold freezing morning and to continued with my current job knowing that my plan is not too far away.

[@deanbarr5740]

Wish you ALL the very best. Everything you've both acquired is what youve both built and worked for. Nothing in life is free, you have to hustle, you have to get out there everyday and do and sometimes re-do. Glad you got a plan. I'm 58 and hoping to retire in a couple years, I've been in the oil and gas for 40 years. My plan is to keep on keeping on. And Melissa, your exactly right. Seems time flies and the best anyone can hope for is to be happy, from getting to know you and your family You All have a job and you guys do it well. God Bless, and take care👍

[@ritterjon]

💥 Staying busy, you are so right that everybody has there own thing they enjoy. I love being in the woods using the tractors. I’ve had my share of side jobs as well. *Keep on tractoring!*

[@stump-bossBIll]

Fantastically Awesome!!!! Great explanation video about what you all are all about! Thanks for sharing!

[@dougstohlmann7726]

Well done! Family values, Focused, Hard work, Motivated, Goal oriented. As someone else has said, some folks in America have lost those things and you exemplify these things!! You are exceptional role models for many people!! Keep it up!

[@jeffhartmann2469]

While we are on family phrases, my grandmother would always say “if you sit in your rocking chair, there you will stay.” You guys have a wonderful lifestyle.

[@johnr.rakfeldt3887]

you two are so down to earth. i can not wait to get in to the game building and see what is going on. just love your videos. THANKS

[@SgtGiggs]

As soon as you break ground on the Airbnb I'll book my stay! Would LOVE to come stay Outdoors AT the Morgan's!

[@PatrickWagz]

It's the "mini-cabin" !!! "Rustic retreat with spectacular 360-degree wooded views. Book your stay tonight." :-))

[@waynechaffee2138]

Bravo to you folks!!!! I love watching creativity in motion. You folks personify that. Way to go!!!

[@gregschultz2029]

It sure is refreshing to hear of folks that do side work !!!

[@mikeyoung5211]

I loved driving truck for years but sickness with wife, and I have a heart attack change plans , so I am glad you are doing this. Don't let anyone tell you different. Good luck

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

I've been away for a while. Just decided to check in with the Morgans and lo and behold, I've got to see Hunter. Reason I say this is that Rosie(wife of 47yrs) and I were spending quite a bit of time at Raymond, Wa. with family, espicially Desmond my nephew who is 34yrs old and is autistic. Desmond is such a JOY and BLESSING TO BE AROUND WITH. NICE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN. GOD BLESS...

[@johnking8679]

Hi Melissa, You have the same statement as I do - " Onwards an d Upwards" !! Love it !! God Bless you guys.

[@paulsergojan1541]

You are an inspiration. Wish you well.

[@digdrivediy]

I'm a 10 year younger version of you. Love all the same things and nearly the same type of situation. I hope to have the same goals. I'm watching your blueprint! Thanks for sharing!

[@markpeterson8769]

I'm with your thinking. I quit Corporate life at 75. On our 30 acres, now I have more projects than I ever will be able to do in the rest of my life. That's the plan here!!!

[@johngritman4840]

Mike, There are a lot of us out there that cannot sit still. I left my parents home at 17 with a full scholarship to study in Germany; never went back full time. Went to college and worked my way though with only $500 in debt. Then started working full time as part of the team to build UTC. 20 years later I resigned at age 46 to retire and think. Four months and I decided to help people build businesses and fix them. That led me to work for companies in a number of industries. By age 72, I was dealing with three different kinds of cancer, post polio syndrome, DISH, and more that left me partially disabled. But my brain still worked and I became an investor in my son in law's logistics business. I was on the internet every night studying, learning. Your program is a nice relaxing program where I learn. When you explain things, I learn. We've had our bumps starting a high capital business just two years before COVID-19 hit. The dealer destroyed our first truck, we bought another with "good bones" a 2003 Kenworth W900L. Some backed into it and insurance paid for a rebuilt engine and we started to build a truck. We engaged some owner operators who really did not like to work - goodbye! Now we have four special application trailers - two leased, two bought used and Curtis rebuilt them. If it is overweight and overdimentional we haul it. What fun! Like my grandfather who retired at 83 and lived to 100, I have no intention of retiring. What did I learn from you and Tractor Time with Tim? I learned about tractors. When COVID-19 hit, we worked the auctions to buy, fix and flip. And restore one - enough, but profitable. We inventoried all our equipment, brought it all to LN condition and when the country was ready to open up, so were we. PLEASE Keep up the videos!

[@timroberts3139]

Family values; hustle; self sufficient; those qualities have disappeared in America like money in the church house. 😂 Cheers to always including; highlighting Hunter. You and Melissa are my favorite You Tube, along with Ritter, and GP Outdoors. I don't miss a video. I will never understand the mentality of these people sucking good air out of this earth just solely to live for one purpose: to hit the thumbs down on the progress and success of other People. 🤝

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Amen !!

[@kevinreilly4990]

It is amazing that people thumbs down. I don’t think I have ever on anyone’s videos. Leave some constructive feedback, or watch something else. I put out a few videos, it takes some effort, and some talent. I don’t have it, but have respect enough for those who do to not bash. Not sure why anyone would thumbs down a family taking responsibility for their own destiny and sharing along the way.

[@teejay2726]

It's great to see a couple with the harmony and team work together. Sold family. God bless you all.

[@stefanziemer6644]

Mike and Melissa, It’s an awesome plan. 1. It is a plan, so many of us are just meandering through life. 2. Your motives are true and honest. 3. It supports your betterment while not hurting others, and I’d argue actually lifting up others that come into your orbit. A fantastic video and message. BTW was worried when you were in the shed discussing “space wars” about where the woodwork shop would go. Good to hear it is allowed for in another building:-)

[@jamesmoore768]

Happy Birthday Mike this week! God Bless the Morgans! I thank Your plan is Awesome to provide for Your Family! To be able to do all are most from home is fabulous! 👍❤️

[@Mocheesemoeugene]

19 minutes and 7 Seconds of your video I became a subscriber to your Channel but more importantly I came to tears as your wife as beautiful as she is just said what families need to hear this is what bonds and this is what holds the family together "making sure everyone feels valued" by everyone in the family but when Mom says it it has a different sound to it all together.BLEZZ#KEEP DA CHANGE

[@markflynn4954]

Thank you for letting me share in you and your family it's so much fun I only wish I could get more . Love you guy's it's great having a way to enjoy what I don't have sharing ya'll.

[@wibiles3756]

I'm happy that you are doing what you enjoy.

[@rafaelcastro9523]

Hey Mike you do what you like .I personally think you are ok with not wanting to retire. That is fine keeping busy in good for your health. Congratulations 👏.

[@sammymoore7712]

Thank you for being you and for your Honesty .

[@stevegunter7604]

I admire you guys for following your dream and making it happen. I am 58 years old and am doing very much the same as you are doing. I currently work in the corporate world, but am putting things into place to become self sufficient and to be able for my land and farm to support my family. I have a little over 300 acres in southern West Virginia. I currently raise beef cattle, sell grass fed beef, keep honeybees and sell honey, I sell firewood, and I just purchased a portable sawmill to start cutting and selling specialty lumber products from trees harvested off of the property. The sawmill is also to supply lumber for all of my barn and building projects on the farm. Keep working your plan and good luck.

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Happy Birthday Mike Morgan !!

[@joesoap393]

God Bless you and your family and may your plan come to fruition in the not to distant future

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Mike and Melissa. Thanks for sharing with both of your thoughts on family. We can see your family values and see how you always work for their futures. This pandemic is a sad situation all over the world yet you folks ( along with lots of others ) have found ways to pull together and make things better for your families to pass on to generations to come. You folks have went much farther by sharing what you are doing with the world and given hope to so many through your KZbin channel by sharing your family and your improvements. You’re truly blessed and blessings to watch. Thanks you all for the enjoyment you have provided to us !! 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@buzwyer2269]

Thank you for share you family values! God Bless...I enjoy all the vids!

[@jimclark576]

Love hearing your plans, wish there were more people like you two! 👏👏

[@OldSchoolMillennial]

Mike and Melissa, thank you for making this video! My wife and our kids are in a similar situation as your family. I work in construction as my 9-5 but I love side hustles. Right now it's KZbin channel and firewood. Everyday now I drive home from work to our property where I enjoy many of the things y'all do. Keep it up!

[@josephforgione1762]

So true what your lifestyle represents. We have similar plans. I have about 5 more years of teaching and my wife has about 8 more years of being an RN. We are considering using our property to stay busy with some small scale farming and cutting our own firewood.

[@johnsadler8637]

Good morning from NC! Beautiful day here too. 37F, maybe 3C, clear as a bell. Still unpacking and trying to find places for everything we so carefully packed a few weeks ago. Kids and grandkids all here Friday and yesterday to help, so we made a lot of progress. But it’s still pretty much chaos at the Sadler home. Your plan sounds great - it’s clearly a good fit for you, and most of us would appreciate it, even if we might not have the energy to do it! Enjoy.

[@millcrafters]

I want to say one more thing. I wrote it down when you said this Mike, and it has inspired me. "Slow and sure wins the race. Take your time, think it through, don't get greedy,." While I am working, those words are resonating in my mind. Thank you.

[@DKanon]

Great video ... your openess is much appreciated. I'm well into my 8th decade and have been "retired" for 10 years or so. One thing that has surprised me, and most of my fellow "retirees", is how busy you actually stay after you retire. And I don't mean fun and games ... I mean actual essential activities. Mike, I think your work life is preparing you perfectly for retirement. I admire the breath of skills and knowledge you have. The variety of jobs you've taken on in life seems to have given you a base to take on many challenges ... and given you the awareness of when you need to ask for advice. I myself, was a scientist. I thought I knew a lot, but in actuality my knowledge was narrowly focused. In every video, I learn something practical that I can apply in my daily life. I also learn from watching farmers, mechanics, truckers, etc. on KZbin. These videos have opened my eyes about what it has taken to allow me to enjoy a great life. I'm grateful, that I have become more aware this late in life. I really enjoy watching Hunter. I had a brother that lived with my parents and had some special needs. When my parents passed 20 years ago, that's when I really learned the value of a supportive family. I really like the way you all seem to function together in supporting each other's needs. Finally, it appears that a number of your viewers are experienced with your various activities ... they can offered advice and constructive criticisms. However, I'll bet there are also a large number of you viewers, like myself, that just enjoy watching what it takes to operate an "estate", hold a regular job, and raise a great family. Thanks

[@juliocruz5656]

I am proud to watch your ch are family learning so much

[@cjm6271]

I enjoyed the perspective you shared in this video. I particularly admire how you guys are team. Not all families are and I suspect you have likely prioritized it all along. I have wondered if maybe Hunter has fostered that quality in the rest of the Morgans. It seems he has needed and benefited from being on such a great team. It shows in so many of the videos. Today, listening to you guys, it occurred to me that the rest of you have likely benefited right along with Hunter. Filling his needs, as a family, through the years is probably the highest calling for teamwork. Tough for young parents and young siblings, yet struggle can be formative and rewarding. From a guy who also just turned 54 and is retiring soon, I hope your next chapter allows you all to enjoy each other's support. Thanks Morgans, for taking us along for the ride these last couple of years.

[@snapperkc9317]

Building a deck overlooking a hill by yourself had to be challenging and profitable! My “side hustle” was always OT, whether it was working late during the week, working weekends, Holidays or going out of town doing storm restoral work. It helped our family and me to retire at your age Mike, that was my goal...to have that option. Good Luck with your families plan, just stick with it and one day!!

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

"Good people"! Nothing more to say, really. This is what America is all about! God bless you all! ❤️🙏💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@meyer629]

Onward & Upward. Love it!! I say that all the time. God is good. Bless the Morgans!

[@kevlarshanahan1087]

So Wonderful, you two are such an inspiration.

[@ralphjelomono9068]

I hear ya Mike and love the plan. I too retired early after 35 years in Aerospace to spend my time on my 89 acre tree farm and work a few local side jobs in rural SC. Cutting fields, clearing lots and helping folks out. Just me, the dogs and the cats. I rather be working outside than anything else and you couldn't pay me enough to go back to an indoor desk job. Keep up the great work and GOD bless you and your family.

[@juliocruz5656]

Thank you guys for showing us what you do. God bless you. Their are moments we don't see how important is family

[@dbruce66]

Mike ,you guys have a great plan,plans always change, just remember you guys have to stay in good communication.Yes time flies by so fast so do what ever you can to BE HAPPY 👍👍👍😃

[@ddsharpening]

Great video and great plan! We all need a plan. I’ve had side jobs my whole life, building decks, picnic tables, renovations, build jigs and fixtures (machining) and finally a sharpening shop...over 36 years now. Just retire a year ago and still have the sharpening shop. Moved to New Hampshire living the life we planned for....we always had a plan, nothing big, hike across the street with the wife and dog in the morning, chop wood, sharpen a few things, keep the hiking paths and snow mobile trials open from wayward trees across the street. Being outdoors, great life! Enjoy your videos more than you’ll know!!

[@nathanrippeto1469]

1st i have loved the videos for a long time but this one really hit dead center, We made the decision a couple months ago that we were going to start on our retirement plan. You and Melissa are great inspiration for us. I actually recently have a chance to buy a firewood processor business and you were the first reference that came to mind... keep up the great work.

[@pedintx]

I really enjoyed this video. I love your goal setting, your plan and both of you working your plan. Your lifestyle is so relatable and I feel like I know you and your family is some of my best friends. Thank you for sharing and allowing me to be part of your life. Paul from Texas

[@OldeThyme]

Great video! Happy Birthday Mike! I work for Fedex as a tractor trailer driver . I am only home 2 days a week. But I have always found myself doing extra side jobs and selling a chord of wood here and there. Actually thats how i found you guys. I was looking for a splitter and stumbled across your wood videos . I instantly fell in love your values of family, work , and home. Thank you. Maybe i will get a chance to email you one day.