Refocusing My Priorities. Homestead Update

[@yairakatz8688]

I am so proud of you! Spend time with your family! The internet will be here for whenever you want to upload, but other people need you more. Lots of love!!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you! Much appreciated

[@darinbennett3638]

Stan, it's always good to get an update from RC Homestead and to be able to see/hear what's happening with the garden and animals. Happy for you and proud of you for the reprioritizing that you've been doing since the career change. It reminds me of saying that I was told a few years back and it really helped me do the same...'sometimes you have to put the oxygen mask on yourself first'. Just like the flight attendant tells you before takeoff is true in our lives. We have to allow ourselves the space and time to breathe and take care of what's important and all of us who follow you and care about you will always support time without the camera rolling so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Faith, family, and friends...no one will argue with that my friend. Take care and get that garlic planted!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. That’s a pretty good saying to put stuff into perspective. From what I read many people recommend planting the garlic about 2 weeks before frost. Our frost date is mid October so it should definitely get in the ground soon.

[@Ndjdme]

Grew up in a city without a dad and you be dropping dad knowledge and manly ways of life on the regular. I appreciate the uploads

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. I’m far from perfect but self reflection is important. Appreciate your support and understanding

[@HisServant77]

So glad to hear that you've been able to refocus and you've been able to get that time with family and church :) We may miss seeing videos from you, but we know offline life is SUPER important. Especially Family, church, and your own sanity!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks. It’s been nice. Less screen time and more personal time has been a game changer

[@littleredhen5089]

Glad to see you back, and yes family first. Kids grow up so fast glad you are spending lots of time with them.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

It really does fly by. I look at old pictures and wonder where the time went. Thanks for understanding

[@dougandamygilbert8069]

I enjoy your channel. Enjoy the kids while you can, they grow up so fast!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Time certainly does fly by and I feel like it’s going by faster than ever. Appreciate your support and understanding

[@charlesperry1051]

Faith, family, friends. Amen. Looking forward to the garlic content. I have a 4x8 raised bed that we usually grow tomatoes in. The past two years it has not been worth the effort. So I have ordered garlic to plant this fall. My other raised bed was a huge success. First we grew cucumbers and canned dozens of pints of pickles. Then I planted radishes and they are really producing. But the real winner this year was green beans. 4 rows, 20 feet long, produced enough for us to can 96 quarts, and can 21 quarts for my in laws, and give away a few bushels! Next year I am only allowed to plant 2 rows. I may try corn next year. And maybe okra.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Wow that’s amazing! That’s a ton of beans. Gardening is such a roller coaster sometimes. This year was odd as what normally does well didn’t and what usually struggles flourished. Keep up the great work!

[@kjspe971]

Garlic idea - nook and cranny plant....extras? - put them in corners of other beds, ie strawberry bed. Don't limit self to all of them together. ALSO, excellent job prioritizing life-work-hobby balance.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks for sharing the tip. I hadn’t thought of that. Appreciate it

[@darcysimental5299]

Thanks for just being an average dude living intentionally and bringing the camera along. Missed you, and glad big momma is doing good.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks, we’re so glad she bounced back quickly too.

[@micheleshepard4491]

Sounds like your priorities are just right! Blessings to you and your family! ❤

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. To you and yours as well

[@connieodom16]

Glad to see you! We love your channel but we totally understand your priorities are your family. You and your family are in our prayers and we look forward to seeing what your future holds. God bless!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks buddy. That’s much appreciated

[@tisha1672]

Love your videos. Prioritizing life is most important. I have a hard time watching myself. I dont spend as much time on KZbin. Keep coming with the content, don't give up on us because we appreciate all u do.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you buddy. Life gets so busy, especially as the kids become so much more active with activities. I hope all has been well with you.

[@kevinmiller9180]

Im glad your back brother,... question is, how did you skip over the lettuce bed with the 2 foot long snake in it!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

😂 that’s a fake snake. We have one in each of the beds to help deter rodents.

[@Vernonu9]

🥲 Glad to see ya back!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks buddy

[@kyliejones9047]

Glad to hear you’re all doing well!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you, hope you’ve been doing well too

[@reginaneufeld1092]

Thank-you..I appreciate your transparency

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. No frills and fluff here 😆. Just real life. Appreciate your time spent and understanding

[@LRRP69]

Glad to see ya back needed a rocky creek fix

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks buddy.

[@LizZorab]

Just found your channel. I love the fake snake in the bed. Is it successful in keeping the rodents away? Yes to being in the moment and being present. I completely know what you mean about tasks taking 3 times longer when you video them. I regularly choose to get the job done rather than get a video made.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Welcome, we’re glad to have you. I suspect the snakes are helping. We had quite a number of young plants being pulled out and combination of the fake snake and sonic emitters seemed to stop the problem

[@chickencoop4thesoul]

Ahh!! I was waiting for a video!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

It’s been a while for sure. Glad to be back

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

I vote for naming big Momma's son Keven (Keven Bacon) 😂😂😂😂

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

😂 that’s a pretty darn good suggestion

[@jashvora7845]

hi, have u thought of raising goats ? goats milk/etc.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I have and would like to one day. With my available time and current infrastructure, it’s not feasible to add them currently.