We're EXPANDING the sheep business!! *unconventionally* ~ a sneak peak of our new warehouse!!

Well guys, lambing is over... but the work has just begun.
Only this time, we're starting to focus on what eventually be a new branch of the sheep enterprise on the farm.
If you've been with me over the last few years, you would know that we've diversified into wool (because of this audience) and the demand is enough that we decided to go all in and create our own little warehouse to store, sell and ship our Sheepishly Me wool and other fun products straight from our farm.
In the sheep barn, Dr. Rex made an appearance as we scanned our next group of ewes due in late November.
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[@gregedmand9939]

It's really great to see the steps being taken to make wool a valuable commodity again. Instead of just a farming by-product that no one seems to find useful anymore. When Cammy took us on tours of the massive wool processing industry in Britain, it really reminds us how important it once was and can be again.

[@zoebowler5664]

I completely agree ❤

[@debbunn9645]

I love how your wool business is growing

[@LauraFunFunFloweries]

Oh yeah, wool is awesome!!

[@wildhorsegirl6818]

And it’s so much better for people than synthetic fibers too

[@19queenbee55]

Agree! I love felting as a craft, but also wool clothing is fabulous!

[@merrymac5460]

It meant a lot to share Jess & the family's journey with cancer last year, Sandi. Particularly this past spring when my Mum's breast cancer from 2 years ago metasticised. My sisters and I did our best caring for her and then were with her at Hospice until she passed. I am still processing my feelings of helplessness and grief. You are remarkable in how you managed to care for Jess on top of all of your farm duties. There can be no doubt that the Brock family is strong, loving, and dedicated. ❤

[@merrymac5460]

Ps. I have been wondering this forever; does the spraypaint (acrylic?) wash out of the wool when you have it commercially processed from it's raw state?

[@westzed23]

Sorry for the rough year you've had. It's great to have family close. Watching Sandi and the Brock Family has been educational and inspirational. I've learned to ask for help and support as I go through rehab and learning to accept that I'll always need a wheelchair. Though with hard work and new medical achievements I do have hope that one day I'll not need the wheels. Do not forget to take time for yourself. ❤Best Wishes❤

[@lc285]

The covered porch makes the whole building welcoming. ❤

[@beverlywallace4920]

So sorry for your loss. ❤❤

[@tammysarrazin-ux9tv]

sorry for your loss

[@elisabethmurray3323]

Blankets and socks from Canadian sheep??? Count me in! Sometimes it can be hard to find good quality wool products, there are so many things that look great online but disappoint when purchased. We already know everything Sandi does is always top notch so I know anything she sells will be wonderful. I can’t wait.

[@LauraFunFunFloweries]

So true! I was trying to find, wool gloves, last, January, on, Amazon; the only ones I found that were actually, wool [& not plastic yarn 🧶] were nearly $400. I ended up just buying cheap gloves, that did the opposite of warm my hands; they just kept the cold ❄️ in

[@gafairbanks2434]

We definitely need more USA, CANADIAN products ( vs. China ) and clothing made from natural products. Hemp materials are wonderful in the heat of summer, costly at this point, but we'll worth it! Question? Can wool be washed or is it totally a dry clean thing?

[@daelponto5942]

@@gafairbanks2434You can’t put it in the dryer, and when you air dry it, you need to ‘block’ it. You can do that by laying the garments flat in whichever shape they take (like a blanket could just be slung over the drying line but a sweater or gloves should be laid flat for a while) because the weight of the wool will stretch. You wouldn’t want to pin up a sweater while it’s still really wet because it will stretch.

[@susanjohnson7115]

Me too

[@margaretpare8206]

@@elisabethmurray3323 just found my Xmas present for my sister!! Wool socks. May we never hear about cold feet again!😁🤪

[@marmalademomzyboop8975]

Sandi, we love the ability to support our Canadian Farmers and their products. Not all of us are talented to make wool socks, mittens, etc. Those of us who can would love the ability to purchase your yarn. I'm so excited for you and Mark's future endeavors. Huge fan of your everything😊.

[@karenj.5910]

I'll try to support you from the Southern US!

[@elainerempel1613]

I'm so proud of Sandi for taking the time, doing the research & making such good use of her flock's fleeces!! Sorry to hear Maripose sold their equipment. I hope they've found another wasy to use their talents! (& make a living!) 💕💕

[@wildsquirrelswildsquirrel7286]

What a shock to find out that they are restructuring & Sandi will now have to find another woolen mill to process her sheep wool 😮

[@sarahgill9962]

Sandi, hats, socks,mittens,blankets. Your theme should be,”We got you covered”!!!

[@nerowolfga8543]

Vests. Don't forget vests!

[@patpierce4854]

Love the name!

[@joannepantale483]

Great sales pitch, Sara! 😁 👍🏼

[@bevbailie4544]

Yes to branching out on the socks, mitts, gloves, hats and blankets! Love the ideas

[@susanjohnson7115]

Yes in golden girl colors

[@marilynbridges8697]

Yes, absolutely!!!

[@sparhawkable]

You offer it, we will buy it! Don’t you know we love and trust you? Your kind and ethical care of your sheep always makes us proud to follow you. You are like a part of our families and we love you!

[@judystewart1679]

Anything, I finally have a job so can afford to buy

[@kathybaity4587]

Yes indeed❤

[@naomicoward4687]

Love it to be from your wool or Belinda . (hats, gloves and blankets from your wool)

[@michelleno6078]

How amazing that because you built a platform with so many fans that you can now help your friends and colleagues sell their wool at a profit instead of just a waste product.

[@gafairbanks2434]

Thinking of cold weather we get here in Michigan, how about finding someone to make wool vests ? Seems that would be a good product for farmers . Just enough to keep you warm without all the bulk in barn cleaning.

[@nerowolfga8543]

I would LOVE to be able to buy Canadian wool gloves! Not the city-style expensive thin gloves but proper thick wool gloves that could get me through Ottawa winter days!

[@nerowolfga8543]

@@gafairbanks2434 Brilliant idea. I would buy a couple

[@TheSaltySiren]

Mark and Sandi- I love how the two of you do so much construction yourselves. You’re both very hands-on people and it’s great to see you two working together this way; from the cabin, to Jack’s house, to your new office building. You two are such an inspiration!❤

[@gigigirl79]

Sandi you look so happy! So nice to see the golden girls. Thank you for the preview of the warehouse. Fun to see Piper and the lamb run. Piper is small, but mighty.

[@judithburke1539]

She definitely thinks that she's a sheep dog 😂😂😂!

[@TnTnO4]

Happy for you Jess🎉you too mom❤ I got diagnosed 9 years ago in May on my birthday. Meanwhile my mother was already fighting her own type of cancer too. She stood by me through it all as I did for her as well. She was given 3-4 months. She fought hard for three years. A year after her passing my cancer came back stronger and harder. I as well was given 3-4 months. I requested from my doctors in Maine to send me to Boston Mass. It’s was there I found hope and a team that’s still with me today 7 years later. I’m one out of 100 patients still on the same trail drug. Fighting to see my children graduate from high school and someday hold my grandchildren of course once my children are beyond high school. To all survivors, warriors, and fighters keep on kicking ass! 🤟🏼

[@joannepantale483]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️ God bless you TnTn!!

[@TnTnO4]

@@joannepantale483 God bless you as well🙏🏼 thank you

[@tamaramccarthy8811]

Boston has amazing medical teams. My sister just celebrated 21st rebirthday. For those not in the know-that is what stem cell and bone marrow reciepients call the day the new cells get put back in their system. She is still in remission. May you have the same blessings🥲🙏😊

[@TnTnO4]

@@joannepantale483thank you so much

[@TnTnO4]

⁠@@tamaramccarthy8811 my doctor has never mentioned stem cell. He’s said there’s many many different trials going through Boston. I have 🙏🏼that over time of my fight I overcome all odds and beat this!!!

[@Calgary27]

Excellent business move Sandi and Mark. Your professionalism and dedication to ag business is greatly admired

[@katherinekelly5380]

Absolutely ❣️

[@CJMactaggartknits]

It's AWESOME to see Canadian Wool being used and marketed to Canadians. If it wasn't for the channel subscribers this would not be happening. It's crushing to think about the tons of canadian wool that is being dumped in the landfill instead of being processed and sold to canadian crafters and beyond. Great way to divert it to the right people for the right reasons.

[@ruthwarren8685]

The warehouse will be so beautiful!❤️

[@elainerempel1613]

You & Jess - sharing your painful cancer experience was so much more than "a silver lining" Made gold out of straw!! Thank you all!! 💕💕

[@Claire-277]

See Jess strength gave me the kick up the ass I needed when you first went public, I had back pain for 4 months and after watch you guys I thought if someone Jess age could go to the doctor what was a 46 yr old woman doing wallowing… I had cervical and kidney cancer which I am now free of thank you to your family for the guiding light you shone … it gave me the kick up the ass I needed, I knew something was wrong (I’m also a nurse) but was scared , but Jess strength made me pull up my big girl panties.. so thank you

[@elainerempel1613]

🙏for your complete recovery (retired nurse, 2-time breast Ca survivor) 💕💕

[@joannepantale483]

Best wishes 🙏 ❤️

[@kennymusselman7407]

Congrats on the good check up and on the new building ❤

[@HGD70]

Your wool blanket reminded me of a story. My grandpa was in the navy during WWII. My mom and her sisters ended up with some of his wool blankets, some undyed and some black. They were so scratchy nobody wanted to use them as blankets. My mom and aunts have always liked sheep and they cut up the blankets to make sheep stuffies for themselves and their daughters. So I have a sheep stuffy made from my grandpa’s wool navy blanket.

[@westzed23]

What a great way to remember your Grandpa and his time in the Navy. Those sheep will last for generations. ❤🐑❤️

[@LauraFunFunFloweries]

Oh that's cool!

[@LauraFunFunFloweries]

Yeah, standard issue blankets & equipment aren't the softest, but my, "Army green" 💚 wool blanky was very warm, at least

[@gafairbanks2434]

As a child, no heat ever in our upstairs farmhouse bedrooms! I had used the Ole Army, HEAVY, sleeping bag as my only blanket. Too this day I need that extra weight surrounding me, no matter the heated weather of summers.

[@CricketsBay]

A great way to repurpose scratchy wool blankets is by quilting them between 2 layers of cotton fabric (a quilt top and bottom) as the middle layer instead of cotton batting. Just wrap the edges like a normal quilt and everybody is amazed at how warm and heavy it is.

[@LiterarySnob]

But your sharing also gave many of us the opportunity to pray for your daughter and the family!! And it makes me feel good to see her with those curly locks happy and healthy!! It does this old woman's heart good to see that we might have had some part in her healing.

[@joannepantale483]

❤️❤️❤️

[@michelleguest1720]

My hair is crazy curly after a bout with breast cancer. It was super straight for 60+ years before it all disappeared...

[@greeneyes2256]

@@michelleguest1720 Michelle, my hair had some curl, now it’s so straight I can’t do much with it. I envy your curls.

[@zoebowler5664]

Can you image if every sheep farmer could be in a community like this! Eco friendly materials, grown and created locally ❤❤❤

[@wheelie26]

I’ve never known anybody fit so much into a day, Sandi just never seems to stop! It’s great that your family all pulled together to get the shelving built, hope your head is ok xx

[@Otherrandomguy42]

She's on the go but there's another KZbinr that goes more, dairy farm milking 2200 cows he gets up at 2:20 in the morning 7 days a week. Has 4000 head of milk cows and replacement heifers all fed the days food at 7:45 in the morning. Works until 6-7 at night regular days works until 9 or 10 o'clock at night during planting and harvesting. Guy barely sleeps. Lol

[@wheelie26]

@@Otherrandomguy42 wow, that’s a long day for sure. I’m surprised these farmers don’t burn out.

[@tamjam8244]

So glad your wool business innovations will benefit beyond your farm! Lady Boss!

[@LauraFunFunFloweries]

21:58 - Wow!! 😯😯 Kinsey is such a good & fun doggy, lol! She effortlessly, blooped, right over the fence 🤪🐇🐕

[@beverlywallace4920]

Yeah, I was impressed by that, too. She's a very athletic dog. ❤❤❤

[@joannepantale483]

I thought that was cute, too! 😄

[@RumMonkeyable]

Room to grow! New barn is GREAT! Congrats on promoting Canadian wool. All new offerings get a thumbs-up! 👍👏❤

[@wheelie26]

Sandi, please do me a massive favour and see if they do woollen fingerless gloves that have the mitten flap on them. I’m a wheelchair user and they are perfect to keep warm but I tried 3 pairs last year and all were terrible. I could really do with a well made pair. It’s great that your sheep community is coming together to create these wonderful products. P.S. I bought a logo T-shirt at your last drop and everytime I wear it I get complimented and it is sooo comfortable and soft.

[@heehaw8401]

Those gloves are great. I am a photographer and use them on photoshop outings!

[@wheelie26]

@@heehaw8401 they are but I’m really struggling to find a nice pair of woollen ones that are warm enough, don’t fall to bits after being used a few times or are falsely advertised as wool but then they arrive they are anything but wool.

[@anna9072]

So happy that you’re committed to making use of your wool. I love wool, it’s an amazing resource that too often ignored. Cheers!

[@daveyates8113]

Im so pleased that I found this channe; To see Jess looking so well is a blessing and what she went through shows everyone what a strong family bond you have. Thank you for bringing real everyday life to our attention. Regards to you all and Keep Safe

[@cindymoore3798]

We are very grateful for you also. You let us into your home and business. I love the person you are with the animals. Compassion is hard in the livestock business. But you truly love your sheep and care for them. Thank You!

[@catherinesandoval9752]

I have to laugh when I see Kinsey go wild about "her" sheep. I don't think I'd ever seen her jump over 1 of the brown brown gates you use to coral the sheep. Piper's TRYING to learn Kinsey's sheep herding techniques, but she hasn't gotten her hunting urge. When I saw that poor baby being "herded" by Piper until you & Kinsey put an end to it. I can't imagine what it told Mama about the escapade! 😂😂😂

[@dawsie]

As someone who has been reverting back to clothing made of natural materials it’s great to see wool making a come back. I think people are starting to realise that natural fibers are more sustainable in the long run, specially clothing made of natural fibers do last longer than those made of manmade fibers, they also have the benefit of not creating static electricity. Best part is it’s supporting farmers on a smaller scale who would have never of thought to use the byproduct as a commodity.

[@melissadunbar194]

This just made my morning! Sick in bed but with a new video from Sandi, it’s bearable! I love watching the progression of your new shop for merch. Can’t wait to get more sheepishly me stuff! 😊 Stay the amazing woman you are Sandi! ❤️🐑❤️

[@joannepantale483]

Prayers for feeling better soon! 🙏 ❤️

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Sandi & Jess: Your videos have been so therapeutic you couldn’t imagine. Thank you for taking the risk of sharing so much of your life with us… Love you both❤❤🎉🎉😊😊

[@carolcalton4720]

So excited to see the future of your wool business growing. Wool for socks, mits and grove are so much better than acrylics. The up from cost to purchase is higher but it is so worth it. I knit sock that people wait in line for because the are so comfortable. All it will take is a first purchase to get the ball rolling. The business will skyrocket.

[@amyrockenbach5668]

The new building is amazing. So much room and versatility. It will be so cool to have everything in one place with the space to complete projects and keep them organized. So happy for you guys!

[@GrapeApe2018]

A trick for making rough wool items soft, is to use s small amount of hair conditioner (about a US quarter size dollop per gallon) in warm rinse water, then do a final rinse in cool water. I have used some of the roughest sock yarn (because it is so much cheaper, and the hubby goes through socks quick, he walks miles a day in his job, and they don't get days off, even in the bitterest cold) to knit his socks. And the hair conditioner was a happy mistake. I wash wool in shampoo, (it is hair after all) instead of detergent and I grabbed the wrong bottle by accident, and he has been a happy man ever since. I also use it on my wool undergarments now too. They were already pretty soft, but now they feel like silk.

[@FeatheredLife]

Try Castile soap for washing wool in, we use Dr Bronner's Castile soap just the tiniest amount. And we hair conditioner also.

[@trippinggauntlet4520]

Thanks for the tip! I crochet and have made socks but don't wear them cos they are too rough for me. Ordinary fabric conditioner really didn't do it, so delighted to give it a go and I might actually wear them.

[@katherinekelly5380]

That is an excellent tip - I have a merino wool t-shirt and I find it too scratchy - everyone says merino wool isn’t scratchy but my skin says differently, definitely going to try this out - thanks so much !

[@PeterRyan-x4i]

Scratchy feeling wool is wool over 30.5 micron in diameter. It has large scales on the fiber which cause the scratchiness.If you go lower in diameter it won’t feel scratchy. Any wool you wear in under garments(against skin)will most likely be under 20 micron. Each breed of sheep will produce different diameters of fiber thickness.

[@MarilynBurks-z8d]

Sandi, we are all so very proud of you and what you contribute to all of us through your content and to your community through your sheep and wool. Thank you!

[@debbie1558]

Oh Sandi, this is just wonderful...What a big business yall have become...So proud of you!...What a great way to start a Sunday Morning, after church!!! LOVE IT

[@michellebarnett3658]

Jess looks AMAZING! I love how strong she is and she has grown up so much. She’s a sweet young lady. You have so much to be proud of with her!

[@haleyfarmer7782]

I would love to buy socks made out of your wool. I am not opposed to other Canadian farmer's wool, but products made from your wool is extra special

[@karenneill9109]

True! I’m sure she’ll make sure to let us know where the wool is from (her farm, Ontario, etc).

[@jf1a8x1]

Sandy is so real….love seeing reality of a crazy busy life..@6:20 the garland on the rail up the stairs. 😉😆

[@nicolebeaudry2043]

Hi Sandy, I love your videos. I've been watching since my daughter was sick in the nicu in early 2017. My kids are so used to hearing sheep sounds that they go oh mom watching your sheep lady 😂. Keep being your awesome self and good luck on all your ventures.

[@PeasCyberDancer]

when I was in care for my healing broken right wrist and my left shoulder, Sandi's vid put a smile on my face as I went from being totally independent to being totally dependent.

[@lilwrongway2024]

I'm battling stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer right now! It's rough. I have been leaving some updates on my page. They are ups and downs but I'm fighting. I'm so happy she had an amazing appointment! Woohoooo🎉🎉🎉

[@elainerempel1613]

🙏🙏prayers for your complete recovery (2-time breast Ca survivor) 💕💕

[@lilwrongway2024]

@elainerempel1613 thank you. And congratulations on your journey. Mine is Inflammatory it's rare and don't show as a lump or a bump. It's survival rate is not good but I think that's due to so many women going undiagnosed because there are no typical signs you know.

[@lesa6399]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 for your comfort & healing.

[@kerstinmahnke8863]

We even had to go get tested,my daughter and i.​@@lilwrongway2024

[@lilwrongway2024]

@@lesa6399 Thank you so much!

[@lenablanc7162]

I think new businesses are of course a bit overwhelming but you look so excited and happy, it's making me so very happy for you. With all your dedication and passion, you're gonna make this a success. Keep being amazing. ❤

[@samoatodd8730]

You make a difference every time you put out a video. Living life ….the good,the yucky,and the hard .. thanks for being real!😊

[@valeriemcclain9001]

SO excited for socks and mitts!! And there is nothing better than a comfy wool blanket. The building is amazing...clearly you thought this through! Happy, happy, happy for Jess' good test results. Looking forward to fall....can't believe it's September already!

[@sherriebarnes6687]

Yes please on the socks,mittens, and gloves. Blankets and hats oh,yes.

[@FeatheredLife]

Ouch that wack to the back of your noggin. I'm so happy to see more people getting into wool products again. In our parents day, wool was scratchy uncomfortable. But now its soft cozy warm and actually treading up in fashion senses. As a producer of wool we are seeing it slowly come up in our area, finally. So happy Jess is doing so well, always nice to see Jack and Mark also. Have a great week Brock family 🌾🍂🐑🐏🍺

[@wendymarinelli6603]

Wow Sandi, lots of blessings have been given to you! Feed consultants,new merchandise, new building, pregnant ewes, new beginnings for Jess, thank God for His blessings on Jess, new excitement at the farm!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐑🐑🐑🐏🐏🐏

[@joannepantale483]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gaynorstanley923]

Love it when a sheeplishly me video pops up. I drop everything and watch it without being disturbed. The golden girls are living their lives and the lambs are growing so fast, cant wait til next video to see if lamb number 17 escapes again. All my love from U.K

[@leighanncronin6905]

LOVED seeing Piper herd that lil lamb....she knows what to do!

[@judymckerrow6720]

I pray for Jess every night. It’s good to hear about answered prayer ! 🌺💚🙃

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

So exciting to see the fulfillment furniture being assembled! Exciting that eventually there will be a bee hive of activity in there! Congrats to you!🦌💌❤️🐑

[@isit4ukid]

Yes socks. You also might want to reach out to people like me who have neuropathy. My feet get so cold that they do not read on the no touch thermometers. Wool socks are supposed to be a help to hold body heat in the feet. I have some but as you said, so uncomfortable. I would love to try soft socks that will actually help my feet.

[@Nirrrina]

I need to get me some too for the coldest days. My feet are always getting cold in the winter & that makes me colder. My fibromyalgia hates when I'm cold.

[@neva.2764]

Try hair conditioner to soften.

[@anitraswartzendruber9220]

Yes, PLEASE 🙏 do the gloves, mittens, and socks! I would buy all 3! Love me a good pair of warm, cozy wool socks! And nothing beats a good pair of wool mittens/ gloves!!

[@kennethmorgan6591]

Yes! for wool blankets. I love it ! I am proud of you for stepping out.

[@pauletteneebling1069]

Thank you for all that you do. We, channel watchers, appreciate you and your straight forwardness in all that you do. As a farmer in my younger years, I know the struggles of death, sickness, labour troubles... all of the animal problems. My heart goes out to you and your family!

[@suehollingshead890]

Way ro go, Piper! She chased that lamb down. Kinsey has taught her well!

[@suemuster9826]

Wonderful update on the building. Wonderful news on Jess. I love her hair with the curls. I hope your back is better.❤❤❤❤

[@traceymcdowall1908]

Yes please to socks, gloves and hats. It’s cold here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Sandi, I'm really glad to see you doing this, and I'm glad to see you branching out into helping other farmers as well. It really distresses me how quickly and completely we have moved away from wearing wool after literally thousands of years of wearing it. Wool keeps you warm in ways that synthetics cannot, as wool is the only fiber that retains its insulating abilities even when wet. Wool still retains 75% of its insulating ability even when there is water running out of the hem, when other fabrics become a negative and draw heat out of the body. I don't bother knitting synthetic yarns at all, and I don't do cotton and bamboo all that much. I work with wool probably 75% of the time. I use a lot of Paton's from Canada, and Bartlett Yarn from Maine. I make most of my family's clothing. I know everyone wants Merino these days, but softness has more to do with how the yarn is prepared than micron count of the yarn. I can take Romney an prepare it worsted, and it will be soft and smooth. I can take Merino and prepare it woolen and have it be scratchy. The difference is worsted preparation combs all the short bits out and orients all the ends the same way so they don't stick into you and itch. Woolen preparation cards (brushes) all the short bits in, and all the ends stick out and itch you to death. Woolen preparation wastes less, but it also pills with a vengeance, as all those short bits work their way out of the yarn. Worsted throws out all those short bits, but then it doesn't pill and wear out. This is the difference between sweaters and suits. Woolen suits are worsted preparation, but sweaters are usually woolen preparation. I'm glad to see you considering wool blankets. I'm not in the market for wool blankets now, but I sleep under one all winter every year. It is nearly thirty years old, and still looks great. I sandwich it between a cotton flannel blanket and a synthetic blanket, which keeps the wool away from our skin, and keeps the heat in the blanket. A well made wool blanket can last generations. One niche you might want to consider is DK weight or sport weight yarn in solid colors. I enjoy doing Shetland color work, and while I can use the Bartlett Yarn that way, they don't have solid true colors. If I want that, I have to import it from Shetland. One other area you might consider moving into if these succeeds is jackets. Since China bought Woolrich, it is getting hard to find the basic, timeless shirt jackets and yoked jackets that they were famous for. They were blanket weight wool, often plaid or two color twill, in timeless designs that were never in or out of style. I've been wearing them for half a century. The old-fashioned wool-lined barn jackets are another timeless design.

[@janisedenton4242]

What a helpful informative comment! Thanks for taking the time. I learned a lot just now, plus the new info from Sandi. 🎉❤

[@karenj.5910]

I still have a wool plaid shirt my aunt made for my father back in the 1940s. It's in great shape after almost 80 years. I can't bear to part with it. He died 22 years ago. I still miss him.

[@bkm2797]

Hi Sandi, the new building looks great, and I’m so happy your wool business is taking off. It’s such a good thing you are grouping with other small Canadian businesses, and I love the idea of socks, hats, and my favorite blankets. Doesn’t sound too bad how many sheep are pregnant, especially under the circumstances. Happy and relieved to hear Jess got good news, certainly has been a journey. Sorry you bumped your head, hope that it goes away quickly (the bump,lol). Thanks for taking us along, see you soon.🐑🐏🏗💡🪛🔨💕👍

[@Finallyretired2022]

It’s awesome to see a woman farmer who starts her business and grows and expands following her goals and dreams. Sandi, you are an inspiration to women everywhere and sheep farmers around the world. You haven’t hesitated to try new and or different procedures or tasks to improve your sheep quality and production. You have allowed us to be part of your farm. You’ve been open and honest even when it opens you up to criticism and terrible comments. You’re a professional who knows how to still be real. Thank you for taking us along on this ride with you. Your supporters love and truly care about you and your family, and your farm.

[@exploringallgenres]

Look watching the progress of your fulfillment building coming together. I haven't had a chance to get anything from your previous merch launches, but I hope to one day nab some epic wool items. Great to hear you are working with other farmers wool and so many Canadian companies to make this come together. I do hope you make that trip to Quebec to see the facility and share it with us.

[@raisalynnjohnson]

I have experienced so much joy as you talk to us/me through your camera. I feel like as I follow your journey that I’m there too. We all go through hardships in life. I have watched you in difficult times. You are always gracious. We see you lamb till you almost drop and there you are still helping the ewes lamb. I want to cheer for you and often do. I have so many questions and I will keep watching for those answers. I am so very excited about your new project. I know it will open so many doors. You asked about the products that can/will be processed from your wool. I’m screaming Yes and raising my hand for socks, mittens, blankets etc.. I admire your life and work ethic as farmers and wool producers. I admire your hard work to do what you love! 💞

[@dha2451]

Great to start a Sunday with Sandi's beautiful smile!

[@bonniehyden962]

Not only are you helping Canadian Wool, but I would imagine not all of your fans are crafty. Those who are not crafty can participate in enjoying your wool and those other sheep farmers in Canada. Sounds like a win-win-win to me!

[@judymckerrow6720]

A very happy Sandi Sunday ! I feel bad about the other video I ditched to watch this one. BUT Sandi is one of the firsts in my life ! 🌺💚🙃

[@susannevorhauer3955]

It was so good to hear of Jess"s good report and to see her. Also, her hair looks so cute! Hope she likes it. You and Mark seem to have a strong business plan. You work well together. I (and during Mark's field work, my spouse) enjoy watching. You work hard to be good at your jobs. Thanks for allowing us to come along for the adventure.

[@michaelwilliams7481]

Sandi, that warehouse is so well-built, and you will wonder how you managed before. I hope you haven't got a bump on your head, that hurt. Stay safe, love from Mike. ❤

[@robinz2000]

As a wool wearer, I WEAR it in the summer also. I have long johns. I have wool underwear, socks, long sleeve jackets, vests, you name it. It I have it. I love wool. But I like Good wool. Good wool does not itch. And I should know I stopped counting how many pairs of wool socks both anklets footlets ,knee highs and tights. I think you're starting to get the picture that yes I love wool. I even have a wool sweatshirt. I'm all in for wool. Looking very forward to see what you will be offering. So in case you hadn't gotten the idea, YES I want wool stuff❣️

[@its_justlexie]

It’s nice to know that my horse saddle pads that’s got wool on it is Sandi’s !! Go LeMieux

[@darlouthia5153]

Bravo for all the progress !! ❤ Seeing Jess healthy and happy is such a blessing 😊

[@wendybradley1837]

I love that the products are Canadian. I will always buy Canadian products. Help our farmers.

[@Goldengirl48]

Sandi, you are priceless! I love that you do not mind sharing the bumps and bruises along with the successes. You are loved for all that you do for your family and your flock. I am so happy that Jesse 's scan was so good. Take care of yourself. An ice pack for your head, a heating pad for back, and a cup of coffee for tummy.

[@sallyprichard6018]

We need some slipper socks for us "arm chair" homesteaders! And longer height regular socks...higher on the leg so they are higher than boots. :) Good idea????

[@Marilou-g5t]

A shower in our dairy barn was used when the vet delivered a very stinky dead calf and house showers were down. A great addition for a barn!

[@elainerempel1613]

I love construction! So satisfying to see fully-realized building from 2-dimensional plans! GO Sandi & Mark!! 💕💕

[@nataliegraham9552]

I'm the same way with construction projects, and every segment or update Sandi posted on the new building had me doing a happy dance! 😄 So great to see it fully enclosed and working on outfitting the inside now - hoping the finish electrical work can be far enough along by fulfillment time that there won't be miles of extension cords running all over the place.

[@sweethaven5]

29:47 oh dear!! Are you ok?!? Ouch!!!!

[@elainerempel1613]

YES! Road trip to Quebec to see the machinery! Drove thru Quebec on a long fall road trip in 2015. LOVED Knowlton! 💕💕

[@morganalori]

For Mark's wood shop. Look into doing the power in the ceiling. That can keep cords from being a trip hazard. And give flexibility for where to put the wood working tools. The shop is looking a amazing. Love the expansion of the wool items. I sadly don't do wool type crafts (the golden girl's skein looks gorgeous), but would love to try some wool socks or a blanket.

[@susancoulange382]

WOW WOW WOW!! When you talked about 4 years ago when you had to throw the wool away, I was thinking the same thing. It just killed me that you didn't have a way to transform it into fabulous products. Now... you've made it happen! I am thrilled that so many people will benefit from your hard work and am impressed by your ingenuity! Your new building is amazing! I can't even imagine the logistical planning it required! Thank you for the tour. I'm looking forward to seeing it all comes together. I can't express how much I appreciate your channel ! You and Mark have taught me so much about farming. I had no frame of reference regarding how much work it takes. Your family is a shining light to the world! I know You tube has its quirks, but without it I wouldn't have "met" you! I'm so happy to hear that Jess is well. Much love from the Mississippi coast!

[@blaisearwyn3405]

Happy to support Canadian wool products!

[@marthabarr9032]

As a avid crocheter love the fact your delving into this wool adventure and bringing back this wonderful fiber. Love to dye it as it takes the color deeply and spins great! Excited to see your adventure grow. Love the gloves, mittens,blankets and socks.

[@Nana2KCASBO]

Any one else’s cheeks aching from smiling SO MUCH!!! I am absolutely over the moon excited for you Sandi!! Look at how much you’ve grown in the last 8 years on KZbin! I am SO PROUD of you (understatement) seriously my cheeks are killing me!!! 🐑💜🐏💙🐑💕🐏💚🐑💛🐏🧡🐑

[@luannianke8110]

What a great vid for such an exciting time for your family and employees. I'm glad to see your wool business growing. Although I don't knit or crochet I love natural fibers and textiles. Congrats on all the changes. Proud for you, Canada and the hardworking farmers. My sister introduced your channel to me. Watching for 3 years I think. MO, USA

[@tammybushnell6920]

Seeing sweet Kinsey jump that fence make me want an episode or portion of an episode regarding farm dogs in general and your farm dogs specifically. I ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Kinsey, Lucy, and Piper!🐾

[@msvaleriah]

This was a great episode, Sandi. It was interesting to me to see how you're putting together your merch room, and I love your dedication to supporting local businesses. So glad to hear that bonk in the head at the end was "just" a goose egg. I bet it hurt - I yelled "ow" for you when it happened! Woke my poor hubby up.

[@janisedenton4242]

I have yelled 4 times now, here and on Instagram. You'd think I would know what was coming, but not me. 😮😅

[@TammyAndrews-cd6yu]

Hello Sister, I say that because I've been traveling thru your life's journey for about 5 years now. Watching you raise kids and kids. Has helped me manage loneliness and depression. I truly appreciate you. You are blessed, and admired. We will be waiting and watching for your next big adventure ✨️

[@JustB-cuz]

I love 100% wool blankets (not throws). I don’t need fancy colors. Wool breathes and its great in damp climates. Best fabric ever!

[@carolyperez8075]

Just a little birdie piping up to say- I'm excited that the wool is getting used... sounds like you might need more SHEEP! That building looks so nice! You need an electric fireplace in your board room for those cold days! Hope your back gets better! Glad Jess is doing well. As for the additional products, the gloves and mitts and blankets are of most interest to me. My grandma used to use my dad's old wool US Navy blankets and would use the wool as the center instead of batting or cotton and make a quilt out of them with fashion/cotton fabric on the outside. Best blankets ever!🐑🐑🐑

[@lizsteving2054]

Yes to the new products!

[@sherrieoday6848]

Sandi, love seeing Jess. Miss her on here. Whoot whoot on the great check up!!! Jess, your hair is so adorable!!! Gloves!!!! Yes!!! Blankets!!! Yes!!! ❤❤❤❤Hopefully, this time I will be able to get kits as everytime I miss out.

[@kiahpeace9090]

4.04 am in New Zealand 🇳🇿. I'm up for coffee & a sheepishly me video. ❤

[@rose-zj5zv]

Me too here in the Waikato New Zealand.. love your life journey on the sheep farm 😊 yes wool blankets are always sort after. Will you weave the sheepishly me pictures and Logo on your products..eg on socks and hats beanies ❤ Awesome venture.

[@frequentdiner4635]

Yes please, socks and mittens and gloves, oh my! I can't wait. Glad you're ok, and Jess is doing well. Amazing family.

[@aramahsann6862]

Oh, jeezy peets ! I always cry. Lol Jess, you look beautiful . I'm happy you got to spend time together. My little was put on comfort care last month. She watches, too. One hour at a time. Ty for sharing your journey❤🎉

[@meowjanet]

So happy to know that there will be blankets in the future. While watching sheep farmers across the pond, the fairs they attend seemed to have blankets available.. I’ll be happy to support Canadian sheep farmers! So proud of you all!

[@mitsy40uk73]

It’s great looking back to see just how far Jess has come, I’m so glad she’s doing well and continuing to move on with her life. 😊

[@jamieselsmore1240]

FYI I really love the instrumental music you add to the background. It’s classic and classy, loud enough to enjoy yet soft enough to hear Mamas and babies chat. ❤

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Am i the only one that loved it when my girls were home for summer ,Christmas, and spring vacation?

[@ruthwarren8685]

I’m a Grandma and Great-grandma with no kids at home anymore……but I’m still a bit sad when school starts! 🤷‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️❤️

[@bonnieisabelle4763]

Good luck Jess!! It has been 22 years for me, and I still cringe when I have to go for a check up. Love the new office and etc. building, it is going to be awesome when complete. ❤ My granddaughter just started her freshman year at college. So proud of her, but it is bitter sweet not seeing her everyday.

[@laurawilliams5363]

My happiest times when you are recording is watching those baby lambs run! When they do their circles, the lamb tornado, I call it is really cute. You are so awesome, Sandi. The way you care for your flock is amazing. I wish all or creatures that we consume had this happen in the corp farming community. I would love some socks and gloves from you!!!!!

[@lindagentile2380]

Great Shop build...👍👍 & by the way... Thank you KZbin views for your constant support... GBY ALL 🙏❤️💙🤗✝️