What really goes on around here, and a sneak peek at new machine

Today we try to show a typical day here! Firewood, Staining, Meetings, Stone Spreading and More, Excavator, Skid Loader, Chainsaw, and Tractor
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We live in Western Pa. and Have around 100 Acres of Land, About 1/2 is ours the rest is my moms, We have 4 kids and two grandchildren, 3 Golden Retrievers and one Cat. We enjoy working on our property and making improvements. We sell firewood and soon will be selling hardwood lumber.

[@foreverbrownsfan]

While I maybe echoing so many other comments, I really never get tired of this channel. It’s great to see your projects, your talents, your equipment, but best is you and your family members. The Morgans never disappoint - always brighten my day!

[@JustAFlyover]

Amen!

[@Morgansunleashed]

This is so very kind Thank you

[@bobgutman9691]

Mike Morgan "Stoned again"

[@nickjm37fordel1]

All the videos are good, but it's was nice to see a variety of stuff. Merry Christmas to all the Morgans 🙂

[@tim_g3478]

Mike, Melissa needs to create a shirt for you that says “my happy place is spreading stone”! Great video! I enjoy the variety of things you cover. It’s not just one thing all the time.

[@jameslemon51]

Let's not forget making firewood. Old school.💗👍😜😟🤓

[@mikecokain9912]

And add ‘because I hate mud!’ 😂

[@johnking8679]

"ANOTHER" nice day for you, Mike !! I loved today's video - as you said, it was "different" from the usual !! Having variations is OK, Mike !! I certainly envy your lifestyle with all the available machines at your disposal !! Why not, you've worked hard with long hours for your spoils !! As your family says: "Have a day" !!

[@kevincottington561]

I actually loved the way you put today's video together. It's nice to have some variety from time to time.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Just a man, going through his day. Getting it done. The concrete is gonna be nice in the shed.

[@joycebrown-fp7sw]

I'm impressed with the way you spread the crushed stone with the skidloader so perfectly level. I look forward each day to logging onto your website, keep the up the interesting and informative films. Bill Brown Amesbury,ma

[@janetball6411]

Love the variety, keeps things interesting

[@rexwoodall2179]

Yep, this was nice. Enjoyed the variety. I appreciate your taking the time to produce this one. Good to see Levi, Hunter and Melissa, too. Still I enjoy the camera angle on the blue splitter. The pavilion sure helps organize equipment and the lean to side units will sure expand the footprint. Nice looking side kick!

[@brianhoward6896]

I like seeing how you divided up the day showing all the different things you did.

[@randymorrison6804]

I love the variety of your busyness around the homestead. Your still my favorite youtuber. Merry Christmas to you and your entire family, and have a great New year. God bless and stay well.

[@topgunsnake720]

Nice video. Before pouring concrete you might consider digging an inspection/lube pit in there somewhere. Those things come in handy.

[@JohnyLatelyCome]

This format of video was much more interesting than your typical videos. It offers more in terms of progression and closure versus the sampler feeling with your typical videos.

[@danielwilliams9625]

Hi Mike, I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed this video format. Understand you won’t do it all the time but occasionally for a general update on things…it’s great!

[@terrygroce1594]

IT is all coming together little by little. Big improvement from where it was months ago. I like to see the equipment under a shed. The garage shed is looking good. I like the inside.

[@neilklokkenga3015]

Looking good!! Love you inside work in winter time!!

[@robertherzog2087]

Mike, I just want to say your background music has definitely improved. For A while I had to stop the sound on your videos to get away from the obnoxious music. Now, I can enjoy the music while watching the videos.

[@dmorgan28]

Your saw barn looks really good and I love your pool building. It looks really good as well. On the inside that stained wood looks so nice. Hey it was good to see Hunter and Melissa. Take care and have a good one!❤️👍

[@MikeD-ne6ie]

Those wall boards look beautiful Mike! Thank you!

[@bobpurs]

Mike you could build a plywood cover for the High Boy so Levi can haul firestarter in the rain. I did that on a 3 yard dump for a chip box and then just picked it off with forks when I didn’t need it or was in the way.

[@jon592xp]

It's good to see Levi taking part in the business. Great show. And I always enjoy seeing the Hunt man.

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

I enjoyed the video. But then again, I enjoy all of your videos. We've been snow stormin' here in Minnesota for a couple of days now. I plowed about four inches yesterday and woke up to another six inches this morning. I've got a lot of snow to move! Woodyard, sawmill, log piles, all make for some complicated snow removal. My 3046 with a snow pusher sure makes all that a little easier. Years ago, I used to do it all with a snow blower! Quarter mile driveway and all. I'm sure you know what a wayward chunk of firewood can do to a snow blower! I thought about making one you could pull apart with Velcro. Now, with the pusher, I just pick it all up in the spring when the snowbanks melt. Power was out for about four hours today. No morning coffee! You don't know what you've got till it's gone! I managed to survive. We have enough snow now so I can start my tree felling. Got a few dead oaks out back that I'm hoping to get some saw logs out of. Lots of big branches for firewood! Sad to see them go, but as long as they're dead I might as well cut them down before they fall down. Not sure what killed them, but a small group of ten died. All the rest look perfectly healthy. Maybe it was all the tractor traffic. In any event, I can use the extra yard space. Well, I'd better stop rambling. Just wanted to comment how nice it is to see your family involved in your videos, especially Hunter. The interactions mean as much to me as the machinery and woodcutting. It's nice to see loving families working together. God bless!

[@robschwartzenburg8933]

I would love to see the interior of the new building as you progress.

[@ralphjelomono9068]

Looks like you are really in the groove working the Split Fire. Like the building walls. Great choice on the finish. Santa brought the new Side Kick !! Mike must have been a good boy this year

[@haroldmessimer4949]

Excellent content. Would LUV to see more of this on a frequent basis and consider showing what does Melissa do during the day and Levi too, your employee. When he’s not doing firewood starter or mailing merchandise, what else does he get done for you? Very good.

[@holyhammerironworks2384]

I love the variety! Congratulations on the new Side Kick too!

[@thomasstrand9853]

Like your videos are never boring I look for them everyday it makes my day seeing people work with their hands I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@susanmartin2385]

Mike, just started watching your your channel in the past week and really enjoy it. When you started chunking up that red oak to split for firewood I thought you were crazy not cutting it into boards, then you explained the economics of your decision. I live in the Black Hills of South Dakota and all I get to mill is Ponderosa Pine, oh what I would give for a little hard wood. Keep up the good work.

[@PabloP169]

That blue Splitforce splitter is a beast for doing the splitting for bundled firewood. I also like the way that it is so self contained, with one motor and the ability to drive it around the worksite. I think that this was a great video, for several reasons, so keep them coming, but I guess you have to have the basic work and activities available and that won't always be the case.

[@alanirwin849]

Glad to see your projects feel like i we are visiting and chatting....Good time

[@frankward67]

Another great video, one thing I really like is the time lapses when you're are doing stonework, clearing out something, making something level it's just nice to see the before and after progress. Also, this is my first time seeing Levi, he is like an exact younger version of Mike.

[@TheFabled1]

This was a really great video! I would much rather see you doing several things than have 10 min of digging. Having said that I totally get there are days wen you need to do that, and that is all there is. Thank you for the vid.

[@markjacques8763]

I ordered my Fire Starter on Saturday and have already received it here in Florida! Thank you to Levi and Melissa for filling the order so quickly!!

[@lonniechartrand]

It is very interesting to watch the OTWM business ventures evolve! Different is GOOD! I think it is a good idea to change things up a bit, and it is good to see that you all live a "normal" life, though you are BUSIER than most! I told you that you would find yourself busier being retired than when you were working full time!!! lol

[@greglammers9905]

That new splitter looks like it is the ticket for the bundle wood. I built one like your wolf ridge, and have an older one I built probably 40 years ago my son and I split for just ourselves for our outdoor wood boilers. We also built a splitter for the skid loader that works for whittling the big rounds down to size. We split our stuff a little bigger for use in our outdoor boiler. The shed is looking awesome inside with that pine. Nice job

[@ronaldthibodauxjr6913]

A little peek behind the scenes every so often is nice. Enjoyed the video!

[@stevenhorgan1046]

Please send the huntsman a very big hug & a happy Christmas from Yorkshire..

[@OldIronAcres]

Loved seeing the timestamps explaining the day!

[@stanwooddave9758]

Hello to Hunter. Mike, may I suggest that you keep a kettle of water on top of your wood stove. The reason, is wood heat is well known for creating a very dry air, which can cause sore throats.

[@ralphcook5695]

Good deal! You give us a 30 min clip to make up for missing a couple days. Thank you Mike.

[@bradleymcclintock7771]

Mike I have never seen anyone spread stone as good as you do you make it look so easy. The shop is looking great can't wait to see it complete 😀. We are supposed to get a foot or more snow up here in Northern New Hampshire can't wait been waiting for a long time for it so I can hop on my ski doo and hit the trails.

[@gregs9187]

Thank you for inverting the camera on the splitting ram. So much easier to watch. 👌

[@brucebello2049]

Loved the format of tonight’s video, nice change, always good to mix it up, take care Morgan’s

[@tkalus5736]

I need a load of stone just like that! Are you listening Santa? 🤣

[@jimduke5545]

Old Bluford could take a box on a flatbed. It would take some “West Virginia engineering” but it would be one of a kind😎. It wouldn’t have to be permanent on the flatbed so long as the box can be strapped down. Another idea would be to make stake sides and put a canvas across the top like an old Deuce and a half army truck.

[@annlaurie1484]

Enjoyed the video, don’t know how you do it, big thanks for showing us what a typical day is like for you all. 😊

[@CharlesJohnson-mq2tr]

Great video. Nice to see all the things that go on. Always something to do when self employed and you have many irons in the fire. We supposed to get cold in Texas. But cold to us in anything below 40 degrees.

[@kimberlycampbell7613]

Love you guys what a great example of an all American family very impressed

[@bobwollard9105]

Gotta tell you Mike. I think you are probably the hardest working "retired " man I have ever seen. Merry Christmas brother.

[@dropshot1967]

stacking this firewood out of the trailer, you could sort it in two containers, with one for normal bundles and one for your ultra premium bundles. From what I have seen, you get 4 barkless pieces from the smaller logs up to 9-12 from the bigger logs. This splitter sure excels at the bundled wood. Much nicer splits than the wolf ridge. The wolf ridge still seems faster for the bulk firewood.

[@Bo88y22]

If you cut logs into ultra premium firewood it would leave you with ultra economy leftovers. Customers would soon shy away from inferior firewood. I think Mike explained that he wasn’t doing any ultra premium anymore.

[@evankibbe590]

Good morning everyone 😊 ☺ Hi 👋 Hunter 😊 I had a very busy day yesterday !!!! With driving in snow ❄ and with slick roads and narrowly missing 3 accidents and making it back home safely 🙏 🙂 Have a great day everyone 😀

[@hburns16]

Christmas came early for the Morgans! Congratulations! BTW, I liked this 'slice of life' type of video.

[@jamessanders4310]

I watched every minute…really enjoyable and interesting!

[@steveirwin3231]

So very happy for you and family enjoying your new normal retirement. Keep up the great work 🇨🇦

[@egood4531]

Mike as a lean engineer have this suggestion - Skip the IBC tote and load from the trailer to the bundler. Anything that eliminates handling adds value. Of the 7 wastes this one seems to add the most value. Fire Starter/ Merchandise - I put a cap on the truck last summer. Might be an idea for the grocery getter to hall fire starter to the post office. Just Ideas Happy holidays !!

[@stephendobie5013]

Muda....good to see another Lean professional....

[@jefferyholland]

Indirect lighting would look nice in your romper room. You could use one of those remote controls like you use for Christmas lights that way all you would need is a receptacle for each set.

[@mikeE0055]

I do like to see how your days go. I admire your work ethic.

[@jameslemon51]

hugs to family especially Hunter.

[@buildlife]

Looking good over there! If you want a really nice finish try the Shur-Line deck stain pad from Home Depot (or similar) and back drag the poly after you put it on thick with a brush or roller. It leaves a really smooth finish almost like you sprayed it.

[@cumminsdieselgt]

Great video Mike. It was nice to see Levi again. Hope they're doing well. With the bed on the back of the highboy, you could put a tent type cover similar to what they used to have for Army personnel carriers on Deuce and a halfs. That way you can remove the cover when you didn't need it.

[@BirdYoumans]

When you do what you love for a living, you'll never work a day in your life. That's probably why we entrepreneurs work 80 hours a week to keep from working 40 lol! I must admit, as a second love wood worker, I cringe just a bit to know that every one of those rounds winds up with at least two 16 by whatever the diameter of the log is (9 to 20 dollars a linear foot on the internet depending on what kind of hardwood. But of course, then there's finding the marketing for it), pieces of quarter sewn hardwood that will be burned instead of making something beautiful out of it. But I love your channel! What a transformation in the wood yard this year.

[@jerryward9840]

It's always great to see you both enjoying outdoors

[@paulnash8666]

Mike you could have a 100by200 building and it's still not big enough lol. You get a lot done in a day great video.

[@ronaldsamol3779]

I enjoyed this kind of video. My b26 spend a bunch of time together this time of year. Always enjoy videos

[@dirtbikeheaven1129]

That finished pine looks great! Can’t wait to see the finished building.

[@stukaman1162]

I have watched my fair share of firewood videos and have to say Mike here has a splitting technique that is quick, accurate and minimizes the time he has to handle the rounds. Very little waste - it all goes up the chute. Other outdoor guys, not so much.

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌Busy hands are said to be happy hands and you all seem very happy so it proves the old proverb, bonus was Hunters big smile after the trip to Sheets great video thanks for sharing.

[@carlolson1203]

You may think it was different, but it was nice just see what is going on with all your projects. Thanks for the update.

[@johnfrancis7176]

Enjoy hearing the pileated woodpecker in the background, we country people call them Indian hens down here in the Deep South!

[@JustAFlyover]

That wood splitter is a beautiful machine.

[@GM-NY]

l like the format of the video, it was nice to see the various things you do. Great video! And can’t wait to hear more about the new Sidekick!

[@triroo107]

Always a joy, Rock, Wood & lots of Orange toys

[@ronaldschaub3477]

I enjoyed today’s episode. Yes it is definitely different but enjoyable.

[@jltest5230]

I never get tired of any of the videos from you guys!

[@rickw.5267]

Hi Mike & Melissa, and Morgan family. I always enjoy your typical days. Blessings from Rick in N.H.

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thanks Rick

[@rickw.5267]

@@Morgansunleashed You are welcome.

[@terrancesnyder9323]

Good evening & God bless you all This evening

[@toddpacheco4748]

Dang great video Mike Morgan you’re always getting something done ✅ 😊👍

[@andrewupham4713]

Nice to have a mild day every once in a while. Thanks for the mid-day video, I just happened to catch it as I sit here waiting on students as they finish up finals. :-)

[@boondf]

Always enjoy all the content that you put out in like seeing your every day

[@eddieforce2341]

I’m glad to see that someone else also gets up very early in the morning. I get more done before 8 am than most people do before noon. Keep up the good work and posting those great videos.

[@jasongriswold7342]

Nice work as always Mike!!

[@gregfisher216]

Hi and happy Thursday from a cool Gulf Coast ! The high today was 63 . We had a cold front come through last night, lots of thunder and lightening and rain. The storm upset our 3 year old rescue Pitt Bull Joey ! I have worked hard all of 69 years on this earth. I am give out as we say in the south watching today's video , Mike and Melissa ,you go and go and go ! Love the video!

[@perrywarner7567]

Mike, you just keep doing your videos as you do and this supporter will always be " A Happy Camper" I'm always looking forward to the next one !!!!!!

[@ranger6x660]

Nice video Mike. I think you're going to really like the cab on the Sidekick. It's great this time of year.

[@matthewsims359]

I enjoyed this video. I cant wait to see the inside of the building all finished up. Stay well, stay safe and yall HAVE A DAY

[@jamesoncross7494]

As a carpenter, boards will last at least a lifetime if taken care of. A lot longer if really well maintained. 100's of years really. I know heat is extremely important. I burn oak myself. Still makes me a little sad. Keep up the great work Mike!

[@michaelroberts1342]

You one busy man that’s for sure!!

[@johncrishock9317]

Mike, I enjoyed the variety and diversity of the projects. I enjoy watching your videos. 😊

[@gregprince2523]

Very well done Mike.... That poly takes longer to dry when it's cold n damp out.... Like the color on it, looks warm and homey.... Really impressed with the lack of debris on the vertical splitforce.... clean cuts and quick cycle

[@ronboeckler3735]

Great video Mike I enjoy watching all of you put it up and thank you for your time and efforts in creating them. You know what I’ve been looking for Mike and Melissa? is a hooded vest and if you add it to your inventory, I will definitely buy one as I’m sure many other viewers will as well.

[@jasons.248]

Enjoy the "mild day" video. Thx for sharing!

[@bobc.5324]

Good mix of your day. You definitely keep busy.

[@deanmiller30]

Great video, Mike. Have Levi put a cap on his Gladiator. Will not get wet and depending on the weight of all those bags, you can get more volume in there! Dean from Goose Creek S.C. (grew up in New Brighton)

[@uberuser1999]

Real nice video. Great to see some of the day-to-day stuff - gives things some balance. Looking forward to hearing about the new Sidekick. Looks like the building is coming along nicely. Next thing you know, it will be finished.

[@edgarkeck3010]

Hi , Hunter! Merry Christmas to the Morgan family.

[@roywaite5793]

Have you seen the 30Ton Remote Control “Skid Steer” Firewood Processor & Log Splitter? Wood Cutting and Splitting logs without leaving the cab.

[@luisrodriquez6358]

Great video Mike, it was real different but enjoyable to watch. I figured you must have been pretty busy, since there hasn’t been a video for a few days. Anyway take care with the cold front that you’re going to have. One quick suggestion, have you thought about putting a couple of temporary light in the Pavilion, so that you don’t get hurt in the dark when parking your equipment. Also I have one more suggestion, if you don’t mind, how about naming the pavilion the “Hunter Pavilion”.

[@bioniclife]

Day in the life is a nice change of pace

[@billycook2688]

Every video you make is gold!! We absolutely love watching them all! My 3 year old son loves to watch and always says “Outdoors with the Morgan’s!” We also love seeing Hunter. It always puts a smile on my face!

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Love it! Thanks Billy

[@clayrs11]

I’ve watched most of your videos for the last few years but I enjoyed this one as something different. It is nice to see how much one can get done if one stays busy. Interesting and inspiring. Nice to see the various tasks. Sawing, splitting, staining and spreading.