#481

[@tamarahopkins394]

I live outside of Dallas Texas. We were hit hard, my husband used to laugh at me because my pantry was always so packed. He stopped laughing real fast.

[@edpoints1127]

Great comment, I'm from Wisconsin. I know what you mean. Snow me in etc, I can survive for a month or more without leaving. Then I might need a little more venison or fish 😉 maybe to cure my boredom

[@jaytomson7052]

I am right there with you. Outstanding wifery.

[@goldensmamma]

I am the same way. I had months of TP when the pandemic hit and I gave some out so you have to be prepared. My hubby teased me of being over prepared no matter where you live there are always something to prepare for.

[@PatriotAcresinTexas]

Howdy Neighbor!!! I'm in northwest Denton County and I feel your pain. We were subzero without power off and on and I still haven't had running water for a week. My Neighbors out here (we live in the country) have been checking on each other and assisting for each others needs. I hired 2 different truck drivers that were off work because of this weather, so shuttle myself and my supervisor to and from work for 4 days. Another neighbor invited me to come over for a hot shower and to wash my laundry which I gladly did. Another neighbor is on his way over now to help me with my water heater, that needs to be drained and the floor under it replaced, so I can eventually have hot water again (hopefully). Yeah, what got me thru it was knowing there was an end to it coming and using my crock pots. The smaller one left on low kept the Dogs/Cats water from freezing inside my house and the larger one I had potatoes, carrots and roast cooking in that gave us something warm to eat for a few days. And the oil lamp (hurricaine lamp) and candles helped as well. It's now 60 in my living room and it feels like summer to me. We got thru it, thank God. Stay safe!

[@DK-jd8bj]

@@PatriotAcresinTexas yeah 50° today in Fort Worth feels like summer. On that note I hope to be gone to Idaho before real summer hits.

[@erichoward9046]

I just wanted to say thank you for keeping my family inspired to do more. We survived this arctic snap in Texas and helped others within this time. Just wanted to say to you, keep showing us the better way. It personally gives me hope for us all. May sound cheesey, but oh well!

[@danielingle4135]

I am 60 years old Heath and taking care of my family has always been a priority to me making sure they have food and water shelter and now they are grown up it still is my priority I will have food and water and shelter for all my kids and now 12 grandkids.... I understand your concern...

[@Winter_is_underrated...]

Good.

[@funtyes1970]

time have change it not like that anymore . try to tell a woman today a male are top bread making in the family . it not 50's or even

[@susannepatriot6264]

Great lessons learned! "Improving your position" is something everyone should be doing. Every household should take this advice.

[@charlesvincett84]

Amen sister..Amen!

[@Snowtruckdriver]

Opening scene with the baby goat was awesome.

[@MGE0007]

Good afternoon from Germany... Thanks for providing one of my weekend highlights!!!...👍🏻

[@katinacarter8976]

Happy. To see we still have good people in this world . Love watching your beautiful family .

[@rickfortenberry1361]

We live in Louisiana and have been snowed under for a week. It took 2 days for the grocery stores to run out of everything. That’s scary!! It really makes a person rethink how prepared we really should be.

[@pettyfogger2305]

HEATH & CEDAR, WHAT A TEAM!!!!!

[@SillyMe2718]

Ahhhh breakfast and coffee with Red Poppy Ranch.....yes!

[@jmacp19]

It’s crazy how things can change so quickly! I think it’s great that you guys are willing to share your journey with us. I have always been amazed that so many people aren’t prepared to live beyond the next few days.

[@JamesThompson-ol3eu]

Our whiney unprepared public makes me crazy. Our 1st world life style is the opposite of preparedness and self reliant. As my fellow Texans seemed to be looking for someone else to help last week grrrrrr! There were good stories of helping. One brother was out of power for a few days and went and spent a night or 2 at the other brother. I think people should be more prepared and self reliant. Then help their families next. The hand out to govt all the time makes me crazy!

[@junns]

You speak with such authority and kindness in your voice. it's the tone of a father and I appreciate you sharing your fears because alot of us share those fear but lack the know how to remedy them. "Take steps before things happen" this resonates with me

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

Talk show starts at 23:00 if you want to skip. My Dad and Karen lived in Sagle, ID and lived in temporary shelter for 3 years while they built their A-Fram home. My Dad built his home to avoid having to deal with all the snow. Hence the A-Frame. His patio was built into the home on the back in-side of his home. His garage, workshop and guest cabin were laid out in such a way that he was able to plow everything effortlessly. Back then, and I am unsure of now, but that part of Idaho would get so much snow that it would fall and not melt until the Spring. They could have to shovel paths that were over your head from one build to the next but they were very short distances. The county took care of this road. He wasn't remote but he was definable in a small community. I have to say, is was about the most beautiful state I've ever seen. This was in 1990. My Father passed away in 2001. RIP Dad.

[@jennsenchantedforesthomestead]

Excellent my message, thank you! Thank you for the dedication and time and care you take in helping all of us. 😊❤️

[@bobstienke178]

My Sunday is not complete without Red Poppy Ranch and then Mads working on his sailboat. Thank you for your efforts to provide us entertainment.

[@3hijos5nietos]

Mads who...? Please, greetings from Chile.

[@TheMarathonMama]

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[@TheMarathonMama]

mads rocks. just a little sanding.

[@Shop_Simplicity]

Every year you see a new need and add to the mix accordingly. Great message.

[@danielmarek4609]

While my wife and I live in closer to a city and have utilities I was talking with her about getting a whole house generator that runs on natural gas. While we don't often loose power but we have. And now my wife isn't as able I've asked her what you she do if I was at work and we lost power (and we needed heat or air). So we have someone coming out to give us a quote this upcoming week. Getting snow, cold, rain, high winds, oppressive heat is not out of our norm here. With the news of what's going on down south we are taking that step. I agree that you having a skid steer is a good idea, especially with a snow blower. Keep in mind that the snow blower would be hydraulically driven and make sure the skid steer pump has the capacity and coolant of the hydraulics to handle a blower.

[@cseelertwfg]

Just a thought. Having propane as fuel source for the generator in case natural gas supply is also interrupted.

[@wildbill23c]

I've been thinking about a backup generator as well, in my case it would have to be propane as we don't have natural gas where I'm at, I wish we did, but its not available. I'm not that old but having the ability to have power in an emergency would be a good thing to keep the essentials running, not necessarily the whole house but I live out in the country enough that I have my own well so being able to run the pump, refrigerator, freezer, some lights, etc. would be nice. I have a wood stove that I can cook on too, so powering the stove/oven isn't exactly essential, but with a whole house generator I could run everything I want to as if the power wasn't out.

[@chaddesantis4191]

New internet seems like it's working good, getting my RPR fix early today! Thanks for sharing as always!!

[@keepout7439]

Been there , done that before , you can never be over prepared but for sure you can find yourself under prepared at the worst time☹️💯

[@HoneymoonAlways]

We just got water back this morning. We were fortunate and it was hard to know so many people struggling when there was nothing we could do to help because of the snow on the roads. The silver lining is it was amazing to see the community come together to help each other, especially at a time when the government was doing too little too late.

[@brianworst6199]

I think your doing a great job with everything. Love from Michigan 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@marvinlong4116]

This is probably one of the best heartfelt videos i have yet to watch from Red Poppy Ranch. Absolutely love the end discussion sessions you do or as you and Cedar put it,"fire side chats". Great video!!!!

[@taleg1]

I live in Norway and the weather here has been unusual for several years and it's been getting worse, but nobody seems to notice. Mostly because it's by a small degree each year. It's like slow boiling a frogg. Heat it slow and it stays put, drop it in hot and it notices and there seems to be a general same type of reaction around here. But here in Norway we are used to sub 0 C temperatures each winter so nothing much is broken. Though most noticed the 1 months straight with -15, that was unusual for January February, w also get the snow we used to see in December and that was odd too. I noticed the weather changing nearly 10 years ago, but back then nobody would listen, now people are asking why nobody noticed the weather... pyric victory at best.. Especially since there are signs that it won't stop yet. The weirdness I mean. In general the weather will often be wilder and wetter for the foreseeable future, then it will either tip one way or another and you have no idea how much I hope I'm wrong. I do live in a city with a robust power system that rarely goes down, not even when there is -15 C for a month or a foot of snow. Still I have solutions in place that I can unpack that will allow me to survive whiteout water or power or both for a few days no problem. I have alternative way of heating and I have a rubbing alcohol cock plate (old boat cocker) if it comes to that. My freezer and fridge is 3A rated and holds things cold for a day or two no problem. I lost power due in January due to condensation leaking into the old wirering in the basement, that's fixed now, but it ment about 4 days without power with -15 outside. I barely noticed it, the most annoying thing was that I couldn't read my ebooks because I forgot to recharge the powerbank since last time I used it. Point being that houses need to be built to sustain say a month of -20 C and 30 sunny and still be livable. A lot of houses built during the 60-90 ties do not do well with either of those outside points. the house I live in, gets cold when it drops below -10, but it's livable as long as you fire up some wood. It's not livable during the summer when the heat and sun hits, I've seen 43 inside and there is nothing I can do to change it as I'm only renting.

[@lynnamarsh6384]

Wow that amazing. In Texas it can stay above a hundred for many days. I have a heat pump for both heat and air conditioning . it is very poor in extreme temps. I got a back up a/c an it needs a generator to run. I'm thinking of removing some windows of the house and walling it in. Lots of windows not good IMHO. To me, the extreme heats more dangerous, and I grew up in Florida with no a/c but back then 90 Fahrenheit was not common. Florida's warmer than it used to be when I was a kid. I know where the creek is in case electric goes out in summer. I worry about the animals

[@EricaHLjung]

Same with Sweden. I live in the countryside an hour from Stockholm. The drought we had in 2018 (our well dried up and didn't really recover until this fall when we renovated it) was an eye-opener for the whole country, but the fact is that we have not had an usual winter since 2010. No snow mean that the ground water isn't refilling. People with a shallow well instead of a drilled one notices, we noticed. Did laundry at grandmas house, fetched drinking water at our church nearby, washed with the help of our hand-pumped water well with unusable water in it. It worked and became a routine, but I am happy we have water again. The snow stayed longer this year, a month instead of a week and a half and it grew 'colder than usual' (and I felt it when our heater started to argue with us, 7 degrees celsius inside for over a week) but I only had to shovel the driveway once really and we've had zero snow storms in ages. When our heater argues we usualy use temporary electric heaters, which is great for our electric bill, but better that instead of freezing our noses of. We have a woodburning stove, but only one of those small ones to be used in emergencies. Great to cook on but it does not heat up the house, I chopped some wood anyway. Our pipes froze down in the basement one morning because the door to the stairs had been left open and the heat had risen to the floors above. It took two hours and then the water was flowing again. Befor that when the heater said 'I'll take a vacation now' a radiator cracked due to it freezing, water was everywhere and a lot of it had frozen. It's gone now and the kitchen entrance will forever be cold. I have hardened up these last few years.

[@VibeCentralMusic]

Truth is that scientists have been warning for this for decades now. The thing about climate change is that it doesn't care if you believe in it or not, it really shouldn't be such a politicised issue. We should all be working to prevent and prepare.

[@taleg1]

I first said that the weather here would get wetter and wilder over 8 years ago. I had noticed an odd pattern and that triggered this odd ability I had to see what I called chaos patterns. It was clear to me that second that this weather was connected to the general rise in temperature. As the sea grows hotter, it is after all Earths heatsink, more and more water gets evaporated into the sky. This water interacts with wind, cold air and the air jet currents and sooner or later it comes back down. This gives us here, because of how those high altitude air currents flow, wilder and wetter weather. It's simple physics and a natural process of how the 'engine' of earth runs. It's actually not hard to understand if one bother to look a bit closer and what I can't understand is why not this doesn't seems to occur to most others. It has been slowly getting worse a little bit each year since I saw that pattern, only now it is really noticeable and hard to ignore. Wait a few years and it will be getting worse because the temperature is still up high. You might want to thing about it as if the Earth had a fever and the storms the cure. But in fact it's the symptoms that show attempt at healing.

[@edbouhl3100]

Well at least most of you apparently live in countries without large numbers of maniacs making things even more difficult. I live in California (fortunately), part of a nation where almost half of the population can’t be persuaded by a rational or science based explanation. We have just passed 500,000 US COVID deaths, largely because these non-thinkers believe the blatant lies that their leaders expound and won’t take basic precautions like wearing masks. My own response to this slow boiling assumes that US public utilities (power, water, gas, sewer, internet) will increasingly suffer (hopefully short) interruptions. So in an urban area, I’ve got a house battery, emergency generator, am working on a buried water storage tank (a well is not an option), and will be a beta tester for the new StarLink satellite based internet service. It’s insane here.

[@GMA4441]

Living in California and over the years, having been through many disaster events ourselves, we know about being prepared. Love seeing your pantry and utility room so full of items needed to get by in the event of an emergency. And, you have that large barn you can use, too, for long term storage. Hope you paint that utility room! 😄

[@keithhogan6997]

CA Native, 805, that completely agrees. I've been "dirt surfing" since '71 and lived almost right on top of Ground Zero for the Northridge quake. Watching everything that happened with Hurricane Katrina was a BIG eye opener and induced introspect. We did expanded our preparedness and this wild "snowmageddon" is refining it. I now have plans to re-evaluate our situation every year.

[@aw3752]

Every time you get on a ladder I get nervous.

[@stephensaasen8589]

You are doing phenomenal. If you can get ahold of a skid loader with snow blower, you will be SO glad you did. My dad has a snow blower mounted on a 50 horse wheel tractor. He's had it for almost 35 years. He did buy it new but it has been so handy. I remember when I still lived at home, we had a really big snow in 1992. When all the plow pickups couldn't handle the deep powder and deep drifts, that snow blower cut thru it all! We were rescuing neighbors with that thing. I drove the tractor a mile to the neighbors and cleared their whole drive and parking area in about a half hour. I know you have about 3 miles to cover but that thing would work wonders for you. And it will throw the snow out of the way so you won't have a big plow bank to fight or risk snow drifting deeper.

[@estellaknox4488]

Look how cute he looking around at the roster,I like the color of little cutie. I didn't know molasses is good for rescover after delivery never too old too learn thank you

[@jenemery8996]

Being prepared for unforeseen events is one of the biggest downfalls of our generation. I love the advise and even though we are more or less prepared for some problems. I can see that the unexpected needs some work. Be safe and stay warm. Love to you and your family. Jen

[@willb3018]

Too many young people today think being unprepared means they can't repay college loans. But they have a solution: have everyone else pay for it. They all need to take a winter sabbatical in Idaho.

[@karenminckler4198]

That was funny with the turkeys in front of you.

[@mzdawn8374]

I love your approach to capturing events on video ... I always feel like I am right there with you, shivering and all. Thank you!

[@jcn115]

When he is putting down the floor, look at how many times the cell phones wakes up for a notification, holy smokes!!! that would drive me crazy

[@toliveischrist950]

I miss the good old days with only land lines :)

[@workingmom8162]

I noticed that, too. That would drive me insane!!

[@carols1030]

Takes discipline, but my cell phone is off and in a box whenever I am home. Check emails 3x daily. In his case with kids on the road he may not have the luxury of turning it off, but he could set programs and texts to no notifications so his family can get him if needed. Very little of what comes through on a phone is either urgent or important.

[@ericpl7227]

Remember when phones were made for making phone calls?!

[@howlers8]

@@toliveischrist950 I still have mine. which is a good thing. I hate that it's basically a monopoly run system but..*shrug* with land line and an old style non cordless phone..I don't worry about not having a phone if the power goes out or the cell towers get knocked out

[@r.d.pelzman]

Once again you two prove what great people you are!!!!!!

[@toliveischrist950]

I live in Tucson but I’m seriously thinking about getting a 0 degree sleeping bag because nothing seems predictable anymore. My heart goes out to families who’ve lost loved ones to hypothermia this winter.

[@chriscampbell5878]

I'm in sierra vista and I hear you on being prepared for anything but I think about the heat and how much longer it lasts in summer and how early it gets here in our so called spring more than I do cold...

[@lynnamarsh6384]

Central Texas an I used all of my Alaska stuff last week. Its the summer that gets me.

[@alantorrance6153]

You are displaying much more than "average" public spiritedness. May your endeavours be blessed.

[@lorin4]

Having a tractor (4x4 with chains and around 50 to 80 hp) would do wonders on the road with a good snow plough! I drove an IHC 834 with a modified engine around 85 hp and that thing is amazing!

[@susiestokely3811]

Heath please keep YOURSELF, family, and animals safe, warm, and healthy. I deliberately started with you Heath because you truly are the husband, father, protector, and provider for RPR!

[@peterlosangelos4108]

Music feedback: I like the music choice everywhere in the video, that it is not that loud and that still the sound of the activities is audible.

[@richardbosson8597]

Just wanted to say thanks for your concern for our health and well being. I'm 68 years old next month but still am a volunteer with the paramedic's, fire fighters and tourist police in my home area of Korat in Thailand. Glad your all fit, well and OK. God bless.

[@donnathecoach]

Those turkeys ROFL!!! I laughed so hard at the combination of the running turkeys and the song choice! The video as always was awesome but that bit ... Hahaha loved it!!! Stay safe 💖!

[@gardentours]

A lot of snow thank god that you are prepared.

[@armidaperez5360]

Heath I'm proud of you I knew you'd finish up that hidden room...its not like you to leave things unfinished 💗

[@Denology]

I've lived in Florida for the past 17 years now. I can honestly say that I don't miss all that snow. I do miss the quiet it creates, but not the snow itself. A few years back, we went through hurricane Michael. We was without power and water for several weeks as a result. I am thankful we were semi-prepare for it. We had plenty of water and food stocked. I managed to get a generator to power some basic things like the refrigerator and was thrilled to still have my morning coffee. As rough as it was, I still look fondly at those times. Our neighbors all become closer like family. Everyone helped everyone else when needed. We did not have the drama of the rest of the world. There was no TV or internet to see it. Now I don't wish for anyone to have to go through that but I think many would benefit from it. Not enough people prepare for disaster until it is too late.

[@BillyHardcase]

Hey spring is just around the corner.

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello Lars how are you doing

[@geripizzuti9175]

Such Great advice. Your hearts are so caring and loving. You both are doing a great job with everything especially the family.

[@keepout7439]

Also the hand and feet warmers that come in packs will keep your feet etc. Warm and they last in those packs unopened for years , I used them many times to prevent frost bite💯👍

[@savannahsmiles1797]

and keep several of those emergency mylar blankets in your car.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

Another year with winter confined to February and March. A good lesson on what a person needs to survive. I was raised like you and was taught to have a minimum of a years worth of stores on hand. Watching your channel has been so uplifting!! thank you! One of the things I am thinking of doing id getting into HAM radio. I think that is another good emergency item to have as well as making a good contact list of other ham operators.

[@carlac9026]

Heath, you're doing the utility room and under the stairs, Cedar is very happy lol, as a woman I'd be very happy too, lol.

[@suryaprofessor]

Hello I’m from PAKISTAN N living in KARACHI we have about two to three weeks of winter cold , looking at the amount of snow in all the videos on off grid living families makes me shiver n the work you guys have to do makes me admire u all pls you all b safe n careful in your struggles

[@teresamcdaniel1989]

Thank God I live in Ga No snow hardly ever. My heart goes out to y’all and Texas folks. It’s beautiful though you and Rhett be safe don’t get hypothermia.

[@glendaayers3297]

This kind of weather reminds me of those stories when farmers ran guide ropes from building to building so they would not get lost in blinding snow storms. Hope it doesn't get that bad for your area. Love how your family meets challenges.

[@ron4jon]

I like the song “trouble stay away from my door.”

[@NotOnYourLife]

We are about an hour NE of Austin, it got down to 8 degrees here. We did not lose power but our well did freeze because a light bulb burned out that kept the pressure switch thawed. Our neighbor had water but was low on food that wasn't packaged for long term. He ate with us as we keep a lot of food ready to go as well as long term packaged, we filled 20 gallon jugs of water daily at his place daily to keep the livestock in water. Our little community is always looking out for each other and helping as needs arise. My wife got us on the preparedness kick in 2012 and it has been a mad dash to become as self sufficient as possible including freeze drying our own food, some of which we ate this past week. Our 10 day frozen, ice covered adventure showed us where we have holes in our preparedness plan and they will be filled as fast as I can manage. I encourage everyone to have as much food stores, equipment and whatever you consider a necessity for life.

[@carols1030]

A little warm water and molasses is good for helping goats recover after delivery

[@howwerunit8070]

And honey!

[@philbenedikt2292]

So, now after watching almost ALL Videos, i must say i'm a big fan. Greetings from Germany. I have also an idea for the winter when Heath is plowing. If you get som old post 3.5 inches in diameter and 5,5 foot high, paint them on the upper end with a neon paint or spray, you could place them befor the first snow left and right on the road. So you could see where the limit is left and right for plowing. This method is a common thing here. Just an idea i had by watching our last 4 years of video :D Keep up your good work. You are an inspiration for me.

[@george8873]

What makes the situation worse in Texas was there was another freeze up in February 2011 in the Southwest, including Texas. A report was released in August 2011 that the freeze up could have been prevented if the utility grids, both electric and natural gas, had been properly winterized. Evidently no one took notice for whatever reasons they may have had and they failed to winterize them. Only city that did was El Paso and they had no way near the trouble the rest of Texas did. Hopefully the rest of Texas takes notice this time and they winterize the utilities like they should have done years ago.

[@darlenedouglas5148]

It's hard to imagine that much snow until you experience it!! I think that you are smart thinking of ways to improve & make changes to keep your home safe & prepared for the excessive snow removal from the roofs! I like 👍 ♥ how you're always talking about things that you need to have at home during unexpected occasions. I am sure that there's quite a few folks that don't think about outside the block like having an extensive First Aid kit! Thanks for sharing 👍 with us what you both think & your update on all your snow! God's Blessings for your continued successes on your property & keeping warm and comfortable with the family!!!

[@jerrypelletier2328]

Don't take the porch roof off, its so flat leave what you have and treat them liken ceiling joists then install rafters for your new angle or roof, then frame in the gables and install lover vents...

[@thorzyan]

Save the United States of America what about radiant heating?

[@wildbill23c]

If they do it right they actually could gain some storage space up there too for seldom used stuff but needs to be out of the weather type thing.

[@wrenw7951]

You're not alone in the fear of not being able to provide for your family. For the last couple years ive been doing the same thing you are, getting prepared for anything that could go wrong. Keep kicking butt! Love the videos!

[@Nekyinboots]

One is none, two is one, three is more....

[@mikeoneil2281]

so glad to see you all this beautiful sunday morning. glad i don’t have to deal with that snow here in Florida. god bless you all stay safe

[@justamom863]

Heath you need some insulated Carhartt coveralls for winter days.

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks so much Heath and Cedar, may God bless y’all! 🙏🏽🤩👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@cristisimmons5129]

I pray for your safety and God's protection during this difficult weather...

[@karengossett1475]

I tell my children all the time of what it was like when I was a child. Never take your blessings for granted! I just love you kids so please stay safe 🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@SteveeCee]

That's a good hard working lad you've got there Heath!!

[@ShortsforSleep]

I really enjoy your channel!!! Thank you for your stories and for the quality of your family and your videos!!! May God bless Poppy Ranch!

[@karenminckler4198]

We would go to our camp for weekends during the winter. We had an outhouse, and a hand pump for water in the camp. We had a huge pot belly type wood stove. And electric. We could cook on the top too. I miss those times. We have gotten away from those times. Most people wouldn’t know what to do without WiFi ect. We have a wood stove now. I don’t use it because my husband has dementia and I don’t trust him by it. But, if need be I will use it.

[@themudhutt1]

That floor , now it’s everywhere , looks fabulous. That is some snow 😲

[@605portdawg]

Heath, you should look into Yankum Ropes. They have an affiliate program. I have owned many of their ropes and winch lines. I love them. Their soft shackles are 2nd to none and make for ease when hooking up to do a pull/tow.

[@michaellucken695]

see matts off road recovery for reference

[@keithhogan6997]

@@michaellucken695 Matt's is def my Go To now! 😎👍

[@lindaeubanks-mccormick2090]

It always is so uplifting to hear from you guys at RPR. Stay well, stay safe and we will do our best to do the same.

[@jrwaters31]

"Independent Americans", Cheers Heath & Ceder from Devon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@JD-zm4eh]

I lived in Boise in winter of 74 and we had snow storms after snow storm that year. Snow accumulated to about 5 feet in the backyard in snowdrifts along fence line. The relief of watching the snow melt was so welcoming in March.

[@jamesgoodman6243]

Had to laugh the other day was on Facebook there was a short skit of a man using a flame thrower to clear the snow off his driveway lmao

[@ang_131]

The only things worse than clearing snow from your driveway is clearing ice. No thanks! I’ll shovel it instead.

[@scots-irish]

Thanks Heath for some really sound advice. We’ve had some trying times recently and it astounds me at just how unprepared people can be, some of which are typically among the most prepared. Thank goodness the wife and I are diligent about staying on top of the simplest of things. God bless

[@pamelastandhart9650]

In our county, our highway department has an annual auction and many times they sell the big dump trucks with the plows and wings and they go for next to nothing. Check and see if they have anything like that out by you. Just a thought.

[@thorzyan]

Pamela Standhart take up a collection with your neighbors, make a co-op LLC.

[@1STGeneral]

It's been discussed before he believes they would be too large for their road but here in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia large plow trucks run the little gravel roads fine the only time they use 1 ton pickups is for the 4x4 capability of steep sharp goat paths or narrow dead-end roads I believe a cummins ,detroit powered inline 6 diesel or even a mack would hold up and sling the snow over the fence weight and momentum really helps to move the snow any distance and a drivetrain designed to do the job

[@walterseeba7639]

To piggyback on this suggestion, check out GSA auctions of used gov’t equipment. Surplus deuce and half a plow & half could be useful on many levels.

[@RickConley]

I really enjoy your videos. Your technique of doing voiceovers with soft music playing in the background makes them really interesting.

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello Conley how are you doing

[@Jennifer62389]

Your son just can't stay away from his phone. Awh, the good ole days when your phone was attached the wall. Didn't seem to need it so much then.

[@mrinalchoudhary7281]

Still he was able to work faster than him so its fine let the boy breathe 😅😅😅

[@SagebrushRambles]

There's not a thing wrong with it.

[@helenhall3705]

Greetings from Australia! For those of us like me who live somewhere where it never snows, this is a great lesson in be thankful for what you have, even if it is like it is for me today, 35 Celsius. I’ll never lose my fascination for snow, but in this video I’m reminded that it’s nice to visit but oh so challenging to live with year in year out. Best wishes to you all

[@beverleyhill7214]

Looks like you’re in the market for snowshoes!

[@tonygrimes13]

Mentioned in video, did you not hear!!!

[@beverleyhill7214]

@@tonygrimes13 cool your jets! I did hear that later in the video.

[@angelahayward5650]

Glad you and the family are well. Can't say I miss shoveling the sidewalks but I do love the way the snow fall and the calm nature of it all.

[@tonandmarc]

"Real primitive real quick."

[@beverlycollins4283]

While you were talking I had a lot of thoughts running through my head. You're right, alot of people were not prepared for the weather. A decent plumber could spend at least a year repairing and wrapping pipes for better insulation, teaching people how to be prepared, how to have a plan B. in case plan A. doesn't work out. A transistor radio. Kerosene heaters, extra kerosene, oil lamps, extra oil for the lamps. Matches to light the heaters and lamps. A medical kit, food cans with pop tops, extra blankets and snow clothes. Knowing how to shut the water off to your house is very important information. My father was a Gunnery Sergeant in the USMC, he retired after 23 years. He taught me you have to have a back-up plan because it is a matter of survival.

[@scclif]

I love what you've done here but I worry everyday how I would get by without my husband at our age. I do think of Cedar trying to keep up with your place if something happened to you . It goes by fast especially when you're working for it every day of your life . Maybe a winter home someplace in your future as you age .

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

This week has been an eye opener, for me. I thought we were prepared. I have a small kerosene heater that we use to heat our 960 sq ft home. We also have some electric space heaters that we use at night or if we just want to take the chill out. Well, it got so cold here that the little space heater was poorly inadequate, and having lost power our electric heaters were useless. Thankfully a friend had called me and he had a large k. heater he wasn't using that we could borrow. It made a world of difference! Now for water, the blessing is we don't have running water yet. The curse is, we don't have running water yet. I have livestock. The line from the rainwater catchment system to the stock tank had frozen. Not a problem for the horses because they had access to the creek. However the goats was another story. I ended up melting snow and ice on the k. heater so I could give them some water to get them through to the thaw we are having now. So, I have planned that even though local code says water lines only have to be buried 2 feet, I'm going to go at least 3'. Any plumbing points that are above ground will have an insulated structure built around them. I am still trying to convince my husband to put the money out for a generator. Doesn't have to be huge. Just something that can handle running our fridge and freezer in the summer, or heat lamps in the winter. I have plans to build a back room where we can install a woodstove. If we are not able to do so before next winter, I will at least be getting another, larger, k. heater. I would also like to have one or 2 propane heaters installed. All that costs money and being retired on SS, we have to be very careful where we put our money. But I will do the best I can with what I have to work with.

[@naptime1900]

50 years ago when I was a kid we had winters of -20 and drifts as high as the door handle of the car. This is a cycle of the climate start looking at history and how they handled the cold.

[@julieneises8851]

Agree...I am 70 and younger folks just don't believe that the weather cycles. We must still improve how we treat this planet though.

[@mikemcguire8351]

@@julieneises8851 true on the weather and we didn't listen either. Yeah, I'm a 1951 baby.

[@edwilder9182]

I have really enjoyed watching you build your dream home

[@Mr-T123]

Heath on those lower roofs have you considered using a rope to Lance to underside of the snow from the ground and then just push it off up above?

[@terrimccullough724]

I was thinking about that too

[@jessjulian9458]

From the time I was born until I was 15 or 16. We didn't have electricity or running water in our house we had wood heater for heat and cooking. So I grew up learning to survive. My brother and I cut wood all summer we never ran out of wood. We grew all our food raised hogs. We always had plenty of food. Transportation, was a two hourse wagon. I learned to plow with a horse when I was 7 years old, it was great fun. We lived on a Farm. God bless you and your family.

[@arthurme1911]

When my mom and dad was alive they told me if u can’t pay cash for it then save up to buy what you want and all have enuf food that will last a month or longer and have a wood stove I have a rsf 65 wood stove and 5 cords of wood I will only burn maybe 2.5 of that but this year I’m going to get 10 to 15 cords

[@cheriekreusel9453]

We are in South/Central Texas. Off and on electric fir a few days and no water for a week at our house. We are still on a boil water notice. 75 yr old pier and beam house with electric heaters. We did ok. I was proud of us. Cooked on a camp stove and melted snow to flush the toilet. I had plenty of food put back. What we learned is we did not have enough water, bottled water. The whole city didn't have water. The resurants that were able to open had no drinks. We were able to get soda. But after not drinking soda in about 10 yrs, we discovered we didn't like the taste, lol. I enjoy your life lessons because even an old lady can learn new things. peace and love y'all

[@ThePete2432]

I don’t like my skid steer on my hill, when I loose traction things go wrong real quick. Upgrading my tires next year, wish I had tracks in the winter.

[@candiced710]

Tracks are 👍

[@jimmymcclelland3727]

Snow tracks but normal dirt track on skidsteer are terrible they don't move on packed snow. My old company tried to buy box plow for one and it wouldn't move it empty. #dirtmonkey

[@black_dog_barks]

Yep...Heath better look for one with tracks...

[@dancusick4456]

Camso tracks are the way to go. My skidsteer has them and they are great!

[@wildbill23c]

Kind of that way for any tractor though I think?

[@jeffwilliams9086]

I love you guys and your journey. I for one am inspired by your journey...your competence and tenacity gives me motivation. Thanks for giving me a view of it all.

[@candiced710]

My dad showed me pics when he was a kid with snowfalls that made semi's look small.. you guys stay safe! I kept a Woodstove so i can cook and stay warm.Hi from Round Valley !!

[@thomascalton3067]

Round Valley, AZ? My wife's family is from that area.

[@av1204]

in the early 90s in ohio 20 ft in december / january

[@debfromthemill6945]

We are in the middle of remodeling the kitchen. This is the second time we our remodeling a kitchen. Yes it is very difficult living in a house that you have to remodel. You're doing a awesome job, you're a very good husband. Take care and I hope the snow stops for you and your family.

[@m60hein]

just curious, did you ever see the snow removal tools people make out of a pole and a piece of tyvek? check them out.

[@davidkisner8332]

that back up to a back up to a back up plan attitude is what makes the difference. Y'all are doing this right. Having lived in South Fla back in the 50's & 60's before all the hurricane forecasting, we always stocked up, had a generator and gas. Had lots of charcoal for the BBQ and a camping stove. Today I have a camp stove and a gas grill so I can be prepared for a power lost. and Lots of Coffee.

[@black_dog_barks]

Yep...with a Bob Cat life will be easier.. And never make decisions like saying you got enough firewood... if your road gets shut for weeks you are screwed if the back up generator fails... Don't start any new project until you cut and split 5 cords of wood in the spring to season....one year it will bite you in the ass gambling on the weather....

[@wildbill23c]

Honestly something Rhett could be helping out with too. He's old enough to run a saw, if he can go flying around the place on a 3 wheeler, he can certainly run a saw and go cut firewood, they have that Polaris 6x6 up there, I'd be putting that thing to use all summer skidding logs and hauling firewood if it were me. Put that thing to use for what it was built for, plowing snow isn't one of them LOL...they're a workhorse but plowing with a 6x6 in smaller spaces its more of a chore than a help. One of the other side by sides or an ATV with a plow would be much better, they turn a lot better than the 6x6 LOL. A Bobcat/Skidsteer up there on their property would be a huge asset to them for sure, and some attachments of course.

[@dulivoje1125]

Snow is a wery good thing. Nature will be so grateful when it start melting. Big regards from Serbia and currently South Afrika. Stay happy and healthy.

[@odanethomas1073]

That's why the Aussies love their rear winches

[@angelsarrived2642]

Thank you for your words of wisdom. Many in our nation and even in the world are struggling to see another day. Between fears of Covid and illness. Lockdowns and lack of control of movements and basic freedoms. People loosing their livelyhood and way of dueing business. Lose of family and friends. Crazy weather, and stress. Humanity is in state of shock and trauma. Their isn't a soul on earth, that hasn't been affect some how since this pandemic started. Many people have learned to adapt. While others are frozen in deep trauma. We all need guildness in one area or another. Learning to be flexible with our expectations and abilities. Thank you again, for your advise, wisdom of experience and sharing your ups and downs. By sharing, what you've done, what changes your planning, I'm sure you have helped many out here in cyberland, pick up the pieces of their life and see the light at the end of the tunnel. You are a man of compassion, faith, a true leader and teacher. YOU ARE ONE OF G-DS ANGELS ON EARTH. G-D Bless you and family, Stay Safe, and Stay Warm.