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Today we ask for your opinion on new thumbnail styles and share that we are also going to start publishing videos on our FB page as well as KZbin, This one we show the entire processfrom felling, skidding, and sawing some red pine on the Woodmizer Sawmill.
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[@jeffhartmann2469]

SOUTHERN INDIANA HERE: Great idea!! It would be a great educational piece for kids. Good idea.

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

The seven minute clip is very educational and good. Narration explaining what they are seeing would make it even better!

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Mike & Melissa - I really like the 7 minute segment of turning a tree into lumber. I think it would be a great teaching lesson for a teacher. In fact I will share it with my daughter who teaches pre-school kids and see what she thinks. Thanks for all you do. Hi to Hunter and the girls.

[@brianhowell3179]

Definitely prefer the nature background! Stay warm!!!

[@WeatherNut27]

Loved seeing the lumber being cut. 4x4 turned into planks. Very cool. Make some 2x4s to support stacks of wood.

[@tommccormick3277]

The thumbnail is Ok but I like natural background better. The seven minute tree to wood video is AWESOME, will have my grand kids watching that for sure. Have a day!

[@RagsdaleCreek]

Another awesome night with the Morgans.

[@russelllivingood2724]

Cell phone in the boot, that's a first for me. Gave me a chuckle. I enjoy your videos.

[@drmautz]

You did a good job on the 7 minute video. Very nice winch work.

[@dmorgan28]

I think that video from a tree to lumber is great. It’s a good idea. Enjoyed the video. Especially the part where Melissa got you and then celebrated. lol. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@memyselfandifarmer]

Best bent over video yet!

[@HallnoutMhall]

Thanks for sharing your story. Tell hunter hi. From Northern Indiana. Have a day!

[@dougrundell947]

One thing I like about your channel and Arms Family Homestead is that you both have an interesting and dedicated host and a cute one that likes to interrupt'

[@nevillewomersley7841]

The process from selecting a tree, to felling, snigging, cutting into manageable lengths, then finally making into either lumber or firewood is a great educational experience. Well done. Hey Melissa when wearing a baseball type cap, that viewers would still like to see your eyes. Woolgoolga experienced heat to 38 degrees Celsius yesterday. A far cry to the weather you are experiencing. Nifty, Woolgoolga, NSW, Australia. Love your daily videos.

[@davidmauersberger5431]

Looks like some real nice lumber.

[@geoffreykail9129]

Yeah it's a good idea for teachers and kids.

[@danschramm1397]

Good morning M&M !! Thanks for sharing the video today and keep up the good work !! Hope everyone has the best day possible !!!

[@optimoprimo132]

It's funny that I'm taking a break from stacking wood closer to the house and then I watch other people do the same on youtube. Love it! I like whatever you put up as a thumbnail but there is nothing to lose in mixing it up. Peace!

[@vlookup_tim]

Need to see more examples of the new thumbnail format but the old ones seem fine to me.

[@brucebello2049]

Thanks Melissa, like Mike didn’t know Insta had that feature, well done Mike, it’s a great video.

[@blakeloke5586]

Great idea to share this video with the kids! Our 7 year old granddaughter knows I make things out of wood in the workshop. She has even helped make her own puzzles. But, I have no idea if she knows where the lumber comes from or from what type of tree. I will share this video at first opportunity! Thanks

[@LostInThe0zone]

I think the tree to lumber video is great, and the music for it is perfect.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Thumbnails - Yup Intro's & Outro's - Yup Melissa Gittn' Ya - Yup ! Many Thanks Morgan's For Your Thoughtful Thank You Card & The Man Glitter Sticker ! Happy Trails From The Frosty Maritimes In Canada ATB Ter & Mel God Bless

[@robertfuchs2049]

NICE VIDEO MIKE BLESSINGS TO THE ENTIRE MORGAN TRIBE

[@darz3]

I think that video may be useful to show in our primary school

[@billanj.9937]

Not sold on thumb nail. Looks more like indoors with the Morgans . I would say its ok from time to time . Need some more to make a true choice . Have a day.

[@chaeleslease1415]

Keeping YOU'R phone in your boot ! LOL That's funeeeeey ! I got a kick out of that .

[@jeffreylane6098]

Stay busy my friends, that's what the intro said He stood in front of the camera with a fuzzy hat on his head Melissa driving home, a deer jumps over the hood Flying through the air because it knew it could Download a new program, something neat to try Helps with publishing video, no need to wonder why Love every episode, this family is totally fun Outdoors With The Morgans where everybody is one!

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Nice prose Sir Jeffery. That be my Mad Bomber hat, a Christmas gift from the kids. Just wish we had really cold weather in Western PA. to really try it out. BTW in there here parts, you can't have too much camo....

[@brucelake2004]

Awesome Clip. Bruce

[@jmbrowne]

The video on how to make lumber was very good. You may not need so many scenes of the skidding out of the logs though. I happen to work at a PreK-8th grade Catholic school and by chance, our school librarian yesterday just happened to be showing our preschool and kindergarten kids an animated video of basically the same thing, from cutting down the tree to processing. I will definitely suggest your video since it shows actual people and machinery to making the lumber. Don't know how they'll take to Melissa's antics though, lol. Keep up the good work!

[@WillyHope]

I could see using the new thumbnail for highlighting products or items but I prefer the old thumbnails showing the background. Liked the tree to lumber video. Provides an excellent demonstration of the process. Although I did find the X’s on the pockets distracting.

[@davel2223]

Keep up the great videos. Its very entertaining, thanks

[@Gregger55]

Looks Great

[@josephm.winkel1336]

Great video! I’ll share with my kids, their all teachers.

[@rudylitwin2268]

I ve been starting my day by watching outdoors with the morgans for some time now. You always put a smile on my face and count me as one of your subscribers who love the addition of intros and outros. Have a day!

[@teejay2726]

Love it. Will let you know what my grandson thinks

[@jozf8163]

WOW!! Snow is gone!!

[@georgehill99]

Ha ha great intro “...stay busy with the Morgans” ha ha - Butch from Florence Texas

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Thanks! Had fun doing it...From the "Least Interesting Yinzer in PA"

[@bufford14]

Elm wood is beautiful to a woodworker.

[@debbieanderson8770]

Good Day Mike & Melissa! We have been hooked on your channel for a few years and it has cost us (haha). Purchased a utility tractor, the pole saw, Backpack blower and chaps. We so enjoy hearing your reviews and seeing the product actually work. Something about watching you split wood is so relaxing. We too are anxious for warmer days so we can begin working in the yard and woods. You have great videos (no on the thumbnails), your music choices are always nice.

[@jackfairweather199]

Apparently the big secret of turning a tree into lumber is to have Melissa show up at the proper time! Well done. By the way; I had a deer jump in front of me while I was on my Harley a couple of years ago. Bot the deer and I were okay but it was a little too exciting!

[@jackfairweather199]

@@Morgansunleashed It happened so quickly there was no time to be scared. I actually lightly grazed the deer and she ran off.

[@deanrichardson450]

Great job, I am jealous. I’m assuming the family is better. I know you get a lot a listen to this but try and find Captain Bobby stout he has done found it out. Great tune. I love your show. Sometimes I feel sorry for myself , my health is sorta off and on, due to a VW vs Freight train. Autism excuse me but I think it’s awesome . very talented people. Please keep filming as I will watch forever. 😎

[@terrycastor8299]

Love your videos, the thumbnails, not so much. I watch mostly on my phone so smaller isn't better. Glad the deer cleared the jeep! Hi Hunter! I miss your smiling face.

[@greggb3079]

Oh great "intro", that was awesome! Thank you sir.

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Thank you for the props!

[@johncware66]

I don't care about thumbnail. Outdoors w/ Morgans, OK, I'm in.

[@garybarger1265]

Great clip. It can be used as a tool to educate where lumber comes from. Good Job

[@dwightarnold6980]

What A lovely Great Family! My Sister Became An A HOLE After My Mom Died 2 YEARS. AGO,! Shs is A pretty! I OWN A MOBILE HOME AND I LOVE IT,! In the Woods But I cant Cut Wood ,,! Because I live in A Mobile Home Park,! I have 2 Buy Wood And Split It In The Back With A chain Saw And Split It With An Ax! But I Am Loving Every Minute of It And My Fire PIT On The Porch is Loving it 2,! BE SAFE and B Careful!

[@OldVermontGuy]

Greetings from No. VT (Temporarily exiled to FL) - Really nice compilation of the steps in producing lumber, nice detail and length, hopefully people will use it as you suggested.

[@pastorlarry1950]

Love your music today

[@dmorris9268]

Like the bold letter overlay , and we have herds of deere hear in west ky . I will see deere just about every day ! Lots of work for body shops here .

[@paulrice1918]

Great video. I also agree this can be shown to school age children. Kids nowdays are clueless about such things. Now if the teachers will use it.

[@1d1hamby]

Only problem is Melissa is too fashionable to wear PPE and put her hair out harms way. Don't want to set the children up for failure and injuries.

[@glenns8418]

The educational video is an awesome idea... you might want to edit out the part where Melissa scares Mike 😂😂😂

[@johnglennon4245]

Thumb nail looks good, the 7 min video was also a great idea

[@russellbowman8051]

I like it!!👍👊

[@clockman45]

yes that would be a great teaching lesson for kids. i loved that intro .it was good

[@95SLE]

It is 53 degrees here in Bowie MD today. I will wave and honk the horn on Friday as we pass your exit on the PA Turnpike this Friday. Attending a Christening north of Detroit this Sunday.

[@stephencook3868]

Relly like the tree to lumber video. going to send it to my school teacher daughter. Thanks I think she'll love it

[@larrypalmer2415]

Another great video. Mike, you are becoming, (already are) a professional video editor.....well done my friend.... best on You Tube....in my humble opinion........

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good morning Mike and Melissa , liked your 7 minute video👍👍. Holler if you need more mud around there. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@danminarchin5784]

Good morning Morgan's! Glad the deer missed the Jeep completely and that Hunter and Melissa are safe! when I was a kid in Ohio, I woke up to my Dad on all fours in the middle of the kitchen floor, and my Mum was getting glass out of his hair from hitting a deer on his way home at midnight. Totaled his little Chevy Chevette he was driving at the time! Tell Hunter hello from Arizona!

[@danminarchin5784]

@@billupstateny9151 Hi Bill! I just re watched that part, and I believe she said that it cleared the jeep and the guardrail, and went running off down the hill. Take care!

[@danminarchin5784]

@@billupstateny9151 that makes 2 of us!

[@danminarchin5784]

@@Morgansunleashed yes it was scary as a little kid. I didn't believe him until he told me to open the garage door and look, the whole driver side door was caved in, and he had a scratch on his forehead from the buck's antler.

[@wyattearp1418]

I Love This Video

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

I just knew that the "scare scene" would be shown again!😂🤣 Took the day off from work to watch a professional tree service company with a crane take down a huge silver Maple in my backyard. Getting ready to film it now!🤳🪓

[@gumtreejunction6342]

Love your channel. Great video as always. Regarding the thumbnail, I don't usually take notice of them. I just see Outdoors with the Morgans and play the clip. Melissa, I have a question for you. If money doesn't grow on trees, why do banks have branches? Cheers, Mark.

[@scottka]

Great thumbnail, and excellent video. Keep up the great work, Melissa! You too Mike.

[@jacquespapillon1154]

Hello Mike and Melissa, better to keep yours regulars thumbnails. Your 7 minutes video could interest a lot of peoples, many might discover your channel with this, Have a nice day and take care friends Cheers.

[@everlyespurrierjr3469]

Money don't grow on trees, but trees make money !!

[@leverman7517]

Good morning from North Central Arkansas! 32 deg here

[@hartleyhomesteadmichigan6041]

Great job on the lumber sawing!

[@ponyrein3409]

Like the thumb nails get to see folks from all over I am in middle tn still trying to figure out how to make a video to send you 50??? HA I am 80 cant remember 50 any more Still making sawdust and on a good day still climbing trees and topping before felling Love your shows My "hobby" is buying old old saws in a sack and restoring them Dont sell them for 2 reasons First they oldies dont have chain brakes (made before Chain brakes were around) Dont need the liability. Second and more importantly These poor things have lived a life of abuse. I give them a second chance and they live in my side shed. They all run and occasionally I will pull one our and use it HEAVY!! In a sack is no exaggeration. One of these days I will figure out how to get them posted Bought my 2.5 year old grand his first Stih. Dont panic it is a toy that Stihl sells.Pull the rope The chain moves and it shakes and rattles and Roars :) Stay Strong and Proud Work hard and be happy.

[@andrewd9489]

LOL I bought a used saw about 1957. Can't remember the year or brand but remember it was heavy, had a hand grip clutch to engage the blade, and a rubber tube with a weight inside the gas tank to flop to lowest point to draw fuel. got rid of it to get a new model Remington with a roller nose on the bar. Ah. the good old days. lol

[@StevoDoz3r]

mornin Morgans! great video, helps me get going every morning!

[@marciam6224]

Hi Steve & Debbie from Vicksburg, MI. You are only about an hour and a half south of me!!

[@dickhansen8594]

Good stuff. Can’t help you with the thumbnails. Allergic to hammers. Thank you for sharing your day

[@earlhollar1906]

Now that there's funny! I'm 68 and I've been retired from the track department on the railroad for 8 years. When I started they gave us a safety workbook. That instructed us on how to use basic hand tools. We employees called it the introduction to Manuel laborer. To properly hold a nail or track spike to start it into wood, you place it between your pointer and middle finger Palm up. That way, if the spike mall or hammer slips off it will hit the meaty part of your hand and not hurt as much, or cause a thumbnail injury. Those of us that had worked for Carpenters we're already familiar with a lot of stuff in this manual. But for those fresh out of school, it prevented them from developing allergies. LOL LOL LOL

[@wayneschnare4019]

Great video , glad the deer did not hit your jeep !!!!! Hello to Hunter !!!!!

[@wayneschnare4019]

@@Morgansunleashed , can we submit another intro , outro if we have already been picked ??

[@leecho9460]

Great thumbnail

[@MoneypitHomestead]

Hello from Short Creek, Kentucky and Lisa and I really like the new thumbnail style and we really enjoy all of your videos and we really look forward to your next one.

[@stephenkennedy9205]

I think you have a great idea there like you said too many kids and some adults i might ad have no idea where lumber comes from will show to my grandkids

[@TheCrazyPlace]

We've got the 28 Pro and it is an extremely well built machine. Love the Wolfe Ridge Machines!

[@robertfuchs2049]

COUNTING THE DAYS UNTIL I GO SEE CHRIS AND ORDER MY 28 PRO NEED THE LIFT, HAVE A BAD BACK. AT 70YRS OLD MOST THINGS ARE WEARING OUT

[@TheCrazyPlace]

@@robertfuchs2049 you will love it!

[@petroscephas]

Best intro ever.

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Wow! Thanks!

[@earlhollar1906]

( Just a suggestion). If someone has the time, possibly your neighbor lady that came up with the awesome intro and outro idea. Could take the 7-minute video around to a few local schools and preview it. Depending on the age level of the children the teacher will probably get overwhelmed with questions. Then either add on the end of the video a question and answer segment. Or a follow-up video, answering the most asked questions. You'll probably get a lot on the orange hard hat face shield Kevlar chaps, why is he dressed in Orange. I know you have all the information in previous videos Mike. Have a great day.

[@OutsidewithScheib]

Nice video lol like the phone in boot Melissa keep it up you guys.

[@garymemetoo2238]

Your deer episode reminds me of my deer episode late last spring. In south-suburban Chicago, where any kind of woods or prairie lands are at least five miles away, I was walking back to my car just after noon with a very large Dairy Queen hot fudge sundae when I heard klopity-klop-klop coming from my right. I looked and saw something fairly large and tannish-brown headed my way. It took me a few seconds to recognize it was a deer and although there are lots of deer in forest preserves in the area, it’s very unusual to see one at that time of day and at that location. I turned and watched as the deer passed me about two feet away, running like a bat out of hell through the parking lot headed for a four-lane thoroughfare, which is busy most hours of the day. I’m thinking to myself this isn’t ending well when the deer jumped over the hood of an east-bound car and, klopity-klop, jumped clear over a west-bound smaller compact car, shot though the yard between houses, jumped a six-foot wooden fence and disappeared south and off into the sunset, so to speak. The posted speed limit on that road is 30 miles an hour and everyone knows no one drives that slow; I’m sure I don’t. I was impressed. And since it was around noon, a parking lot full of folks at Dairy Queen got to see this amazing sight too. Now a question: After a tree is felled and trimmed, what do you do with the slash?

[@comucall]

Grat video and great learning curve for kids, schools should bring a lot more real living into the curriculum.

[@jayunderwood3215]

The video was good, thumbnail is good too .

[@ritterjon]

💥 I think if you’re doing product reviews this thumbnail will work well. As far as general videos of your average type I’d stick to what’s been working for you. Another great vid Morgan’s! Keep on tractoring 👍

[@johnreinburg859]

I like the new thumbnail! Keep working with it and improving your skill by using it. In the end, I am positive you will perfect it!

[@craigsudman4556]

Wow Melissa, you're lucky to be alive! Sorry Mike I had to go back and look at the thumb nail to see what was different about it. It is ok but if there is a lot of work involved with making the new thumb nail I would say stick with the way it was before. That was a nice touch with the seven minute tree to lumber video segment. Its ALL good! Great video, thumbs up.

[@jamesdeffenbaugh5166]

Not crazy about the new thumbnail, like another commented the "Outdoors" is part of the ambience. I don't see anything wrong with the way you were doing them! I am still using a galaxy s5, no issues here.

[@bobbynash282]

Goodmorning from alabama. A very entertaining video.

[@ihfarmer2456]

Crazy how green your grass is in the middle of Feburary. Ours might be that green but it's under 2 feet of snow.

[@PEI_Guy]

I liked the fiddle music, a bit of a Celtic vibe

[@johnelliott6738]

Mike, you’ve patiently & logically explained the reason for not needing to plant replacement trees many times. If you ever feel the need to explain again just show a still shot of all the saplings growing at the 7 min mark. #natureatitsbest

[@PatrickCPalmer]

Like the 7-min video, thanks for sharing. I once had a deer run into me while I was stopped at a stop sign. He was too busy chasing his girlfriend to notice a car in the way. $3,000 later it was as good as new! 🙄 Hey Hunter! ✋🏻👴🏻

[@carmineiadeluca935]

Way to Go Eva 👍

[@wyattearp1418]

Wow

[@jameshodgins1937]

Not a fan of the new thumbnail but it's your channel and you should do what ever you want. Keep up the good work.

[@lonniechartrand]

So Melissa's phone screen is so large that she now stores it in her high top mud boots! LOL

[@kens.3729]

Who needs a Lumberyard when you can make it yourself ? 🤔 👍

[@blehmann22]

I think the new background can be just another tool in your toolbox when you want to really emphasize an object in the thumbnail but don't use every time. As for the 7 min. Video it's a great idea on the educational aspect of where lumber comes from and hillarious that Melissa's "stalk and scare" was included!! You guys rock!!

[@scots-irish]

Well, I skimmed across your video Initially,..but now that I know about the white background on the thumbnail I will watch for it

[@badcat4707]

Good morning Hunter ;-)