SECOND STORY INSTALLED | SHIPPING CONTAINER WORKSHOP

[@roblynch7234]

I’ve done a lot of heavy construction and to be honest, I’m so impressed. I know y’all talk about the various hootis contraptions, but watching y’all run the rigging out on the ground before using…amazing. Anyone that knows, knows that is a critical step people skip so many times. It is critical for pre-use inspection, untangling, and proper shackle placement. Hats off and much respect Cap’n Crock…much respect.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you Rob!! 😁

[@AlAmantea]

That $2500 is not only money well spent, it likely put money in your pocket! By the time you had built some sort of cantilever system to hold 5 tons of load (which means built for 15 tons minimum) you'd have spent way more money than that, spent a few weeks building it, and a couple more tearing everything down. Great job, Jim and Lydia! Now, get to welding!!!

[@joqlady888]

After college (1973) ,I worked for Brown & Root, I was one of 2 of the first women in the Oil Fields here in South Alabama/North Florida . This operation we just watched reminded of my oil field days. I love construction..I like being outside. That was great to watch . You and your brother did great ..and THE CRANE OPERATOR WASN'T BAD EITHER. SALUTE TO YOU ALL. lov from south alabama.

[@KeithSizemore]

You know I'm excited about this build. I like how you two think outside the box. Can't wait to see the finished product. Thanks for sharing

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you Keith!! 😁

[@BobBohner4851]

I really really want to see a design sketch of what it will look like finished so I can enjoy the build process even more. You folks are geniuses

[@GregWest454]

Thank You for another great video. Your explanation of exactly how you were going to accomplish lifting and placing the containers was perfect. The past experience of you and your brother as well as Lydia's experience is a major key to the successful completion of the task. Being a crane operator, I know how important it is to have "qualified" riggers along with "experienced" craftsmen to achieve a safe and well executed crane lift. This channel's honesty and attention to detail is what places you light years ahead of the others. I look forward to seeing the progress and completion of your shop. Thanks again

[@rickhammett2855]

Great job! Money well spent, worth every penny. Lydia is a great swamper too, not scared of heights or removing clevises. I see plans ahead. Have fun!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much Rick!!

[@gerard9900]

Toujours un plaisir que de voir mes cousins cajuns. Bravo Lydia tu as mis les couleurs du drapeau de la France 🇫🇷 sur ton bracelet. C’est vrai les cajuns ont une relation particulière avec les français. Une mention particulière encore à Lydia qui n’a pas le vertige c’est impressionnant. Jim tu as de la chance d’avoir la meilleure partenaire. Soyez prudents. Bonne continuation les cousins cajuns. 👍👏😘🇫🇷

[@charleshutchings9355]

I love this! Brings back memories of rigging in the Navy, on a rolling ocean. It's good you're on land. This is a great project, and y'all are knocking it out. Thanks for giving us a shot of the Cajun Princess too. Can't wait for the next episode. Stay safe!!

[@tracylamb903]

This was fascinating to watch, and scary. I was holding my breath. Congratulations!!!!!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you!!

[@dave6857]

Wow! The list of things you two can accomplish keeps getting longer. Amazing job on the planning and the steelwork so that crane day went perfectly.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much!

[@WyDave]

Absolutely got a kick out of your first few words..."Hey, y'all"... Yur gettn purty dang good with the suthurn drawl!!! Love it... don't change it a bit!!!

[@jamescumbo1928]

Jim and Lydia I figured you would use a crane to lift them up there. Are you going to put a beam and posts in the center of the span to help support the weight of what you are putting in them? It wouldn't be hard to do. You could drill and anchor the posts to the slab. Nice work Lydia. I hate ladders and heights like that but you made it look so easy. Lydia you probably get tired of hearing this but your gorgeous smile is one reason I keep watching yall. I love your content but your smile brings a smile to my face. Thank you for bringing joy and happiness to me. Much love James

[@celesteredding1550]

😮woah, Lydia. You go girl, never in my youth would that have been me way up there😍. Lydia, you're one heck of a treasured gem & with Jim= a beautiful duo. I'd still be scared to walk underneath them 😵‍💫😀.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you so much!

[@celesteredding1550]

@@CajunCountryLivin 😍

[@gibsonmarshall79]

AWESOME! I've driven through your part of the world a few times over the last month. Once I got near your area, I was like, "I recognize all of this." Sure enough! I was in the ballpark! HAHAHA! Love the videos!

[@ld5714]

Hi Jim and Lydia, my cajun friends!! I am so excited to see this video, I"m going to watch it again after these comments are done. I absolutely overloaded on cuteness with Ladly! I absolutely loved the scene with her driving the 4 wheeler and then in the bed hiding under the sheets. She is so darned cute and growing so very fast! My excitement watching those containers getting set and then seeing it finished was over the top. Not as excited as you both are I'm sure but pretty darn close!! I'm a visual person so now I can see better and imagine what you have planned and I really like it alot. Oh the possibilities!! I was very surprised that you got the crain work for only $2500 that was a blessing and money well spent. Have a productive week and be safe. I look forward to seeing you on the next one my cajun family!! Love you guys ♥ Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

[@petermccracken2247]

LOOKIN GOOD, SO FAR !! I am curious to see the finished project. The extra planning & thought that you both put into this project, shows that this will be an amazing workshop. Another great video.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you Peter!!

[@camillecarbee5589]

I was glued to this video! Fascinating, great job.. can't wait to see whats next!

[@JimMurphy-yj4my]

Awesome job Jim and Lydia and i enjoyed the music also thanks so much for sharing

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much Jim!

[@mindyedwards2699]

So glad you got a crane, i was confused when you said about canterlevering them, i thought they would go right across the top of the lower ones to weigh it down, but its on the edges. Looking forward to seeing it as you go, stay safe. Your daughter is so pretty.

[@billelsener6192]

Awesome job to all involved. It’s a good thing Lydia isn’t afraid of heights. She doesn’t appear to be scared or hesitant to tackle anything. Love your videos.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks for watching! You are right!

[@reedera4]

WOW! That was so incredible to watch. I know y'all are so excited to be at this point. I'm so excited for you!! I can't believe it cost only $2500 to move them😮. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@CLewis-ti4hn]

Looking good. Love your content. Dry poured a 10x10 slab a few weeks ago, turned out great! Looking forward to seeing you move forward with this project.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

That’s awesome! Congrats!! 😁

[@davidschine242]

Excellent vid. Great work to everyone. Things missing Jim riding one of the containers up and Lydia riding the straps back down for the cool factor and your daughter being hooked by one of the hooks a couple feet off the ground for the cuteness factor. All of it looked great. Once again Excellent video.

[@johnkirby6547]

Hi y'all, That was very impressive 👏. Glad you were able to get a crane at a great price 👍.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks 👍

[@SteveSirica]

Great job! Looks awesome! Loving the journey.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much!

[@jamesmatheson5115]

Its a cool structure for sure, but there is so much to do to finish it, wow I wish I still had your energy, looking forward to seeing your vision.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you James!

[@lauraquigley6403]

Great job Guy’s! Lydia is fearless🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Yes! Thank you!

[@kathleengillespie156]

That lift brought back a lot of memories. My days working for Turner Ind. Best work experience ever!!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you!!

[@BobbyLC]

Really glad you chose to contract out this lift. I envisioned a skid stir maxed out on height and a tractor struggling simultaneously at best and a single parent as a result. 😳. Money well spent. Do find it funny Lydia was to only one shown 18+ feet off the concrete. Someone needs to explain supervisor roles. 🤣

[@danielirvin]

Congratulations on the lift ! Looks good. Let me take a wild guess as to how you might be getting up to the top containers.. Why not build a 6, or 8-foot wide mezzanine - kinda like an indoor porch that runs the length of the inside container. Then you can build two sets of stairs - one along the walls of the two lower containers. Then you can sit, relax and drink some Iced Tea on your upper deck porch in the shade. :)

[@billybrad204]

Quite the great structure. Great job in finally getting the 4 trailers in place! You two are an industrial couple. Always on the move and busy creating new projects.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much!

[@dougngwenlawson3886]

I think you all did a great job of laying out the project and not to bad on rigging, with the exception of backing off the shackle pin, thats a definite no no. Great job using a bowline for the tag lines. Overall good work.

[@pamnchip]

Another quality installation. I see containers stacked all of the time but normally they would have the top contsiner overlapping one of the lower containers on the end that doest have doors. But I'm sure y'all have a plan. You do have a plan, right? I can't wait to see what it is. Love your videos and God bless y'all.

[@da1shark]

Looks great. Using the right hootis (the crane) for the job was a wise choice. Money well spent. Put them up quickly and now ready for next step (stairs). 😊

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks 👍 you’re right!!

[@davidbabin387]

Super great job guys! I know it wasn't, but it looked so easy. Actually, it's coming along so well, before you know it, the shelter will be done! Great video, thanks for sharing. Be Safe, and God Bless!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@davesmith8936]

Awesome project! I luv this series. Keep'em coming.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Awesome!

[@darrenberry3456]

Nice job guy's containers look great . 😊

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@oldspokes]

The correct machinery with a good operator and riggers make for a job well done, 👍

[@haroldwarner8980]

Nice work all around setting those two containers.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks 👍

[@joeharwellauthor9317]

Good install on the stairs. Top of the line shoe repair.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you!

[@stevecarney6750]

That was amazing, 2500 sounds pretty reasonable. Looks like y'all are really busy. Nice job, would have been a real bummer if your measurements were off😅. Ladly is quite a good model. Have a great week 😊

[@randallfawc7501]

That setup is major cool!! Great planning and work!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much!

[@gjohn7792]

Great work! Having grown up in Kansas, I love the accents!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks for watching!

[@garynagle3093]

Wow. Serious planning for an uneventful lift. Fantastic job to you both!!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@tombrenes2411]

My 2 cents, I’d dig and bury 2 40ft containers cover them in black tar, then cover in thick black plastic, then cover it with rock the soil 3ft below the frost line, tunnel to acces secret escape tunnel Also 2 containers weld together pond liner and have a pool With used motor oil have a barrel oil burner and the vent would heat the pool

[@valfunk4669]

Wowzee!!!!! That’s awesome!!!! Thanks sooo much for this video!!!! I was in ahhhh over this!! Very impressive and just a joy to watch and learn and see all of that!!!!

[@DoubleMFarmHomestead]

OH WOW!!!! I WANT ONE!!!!! I have nothing to lift, but I want a crane! 😁

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Us too!!🤪🤪

[@Rram1964]

What a amazing job the Cajun family you all always doing amazing work love your vlog

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much!!!

[@wendyhall1395]

Amazing family! Love it!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

You are so kind!!

[@swingarm2012]

Amazing job you two!!!!! I absolutely love what you’ve accomplished. Wonderful job. Jim had the measurements perfect and lined up great. Love it!!!!

[@PM_Doug]

This was an awesome video and now I want to learn how to weld.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Go for it!

[@charleyhough4355]

Amazing job. Thanks for sharing your story. Always enjoy watching your videos. Your dog is so cute.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks Charley!!

[@samthompson1270]

THAT was extremely interesting to watch. Can't wait to see the next step in this project.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@popsmustangshop]

Great Video! Great Progress! Glad To See The Progress!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks!

[@tortuegeniale3044]

it's very impressive, I didn't think it would be as "big" as that... from my screen, it's even a little scary, but you've already proven that you know what you're doing, so well done now, you just have to secure all this before enjoying it, can't wait for the rest

[@Jstreamssr]

Wow!! Lydia has no fear of heights!! Congrats on getting your other containers in place!!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much!

[@davepillow8478]

Congratulations !!! Looking forward to seeing what happens next.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you!

[@karoliyer4860]

Wow😮. And I ditto all the comments…..that was fantastic to watch….now…….”how y’all getting to the upper tier” Can’t wait !❤

[@richard-leeriley8583]

I was thinking that it would have took y'all longer to get the containers up, but I was surprised that it only took about 2 hours. A side note I may be in model railroading I was wondering if I can model your build in HO scale?

[@Britt-h4s]

Keep up the great job y’all are doing!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you! Will do!

[@robinjoe8925]

Amazing lift. The crane was really only the safest and easiest way to do it. The cost is nothing when everyone goes home with every body part 😂 Until the next video ❤

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Totally agree!

[@troyharper274]

Man, we love y’all. Just now starting our 1st bathroom after Harvey. On a side note….. can we get Jim to say aluminum and probably?!? Oh, this is Troy’s wife, btw…. I’m so waiting.

[@RedTrish]

Congratulations that’s awesome 🤩

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you so much 😀

[@RedTrish]

@@CajunCountryLivin excited for the next progress updates

[@randyberry6286]

Guessing the guys are scared of heights? Or Lydia is just the brave one. I wouldn't be a fan of going up there. Looks great. Love the idea.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

I was quicker to get up & down 😄

[@marielee3347]

Great talent. ❤

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks!!!

[@hubertwebb9869]

I have been watching your show since your containers arrived but I still can't figure out your ultimate goal.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Just have to keep watching & see!

[@garystarnes5178]

Happy to see the progress! Ya'll have a great weekend!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks! You too!

[@RJMachine62]

Awesome crew! Jim, you must be oilfield, not many folks know how to tie a Bowline knot! Great for a tagline.

[@Bob_Adkins]

I was hoping for y'all to weld the containers, but no worries because the next hurricane we'll get to see lots of welding!

[@williamtaber8103]

Absolutely one of the most interesting series of videos I have seen on the tube! you really need to protect your design and all the hootis involved! one of a kind for sure!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you so so much William!😍

[@terencemerritt]

Wowza!!! That’s a major undertaking guys! Great work, great teamwork, and it is coming along very very nicely. Jimbo, you say there’s a lot of welding to be done, see if you can give Lydia a run for her money 😂. Ladley was too cute hauling those boards for you guys. Teegan, my son and he’s 7, said look Dad, that little girl is hauling boards on her four wheeler like I do for you sometimes! Great work guys, and thanks for the free content!

[@dawidbrzezinski]

I would place steel beams every meter on the bottom of the upper containers, and support with vertical steel beams on the lower containers.

[@ThePyramidone]

Wowzers - was that Ladly the Cajun Princess driving? Pretty soon she'll be driving the tractor or Skidsteer. Did I see Superman, Captain America, and Wonder Woman on those containers?

[@CajunCountryLivin]

She sure was! Getting bigger & bigger!

[@bay9876]

New home for the goats on high. Ready built deck for those BBQs and suning deck. Nice work

[@CajunCountryLivin]

You’re right!🤪

[@jillcarney4123]

Wow, that was cool to watch. So glad the process worked well. Anxious to see the next steps.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

More to come!😘😘

[@mikeymad]

Wow the double stack is TALL. Good call calling in the big machine. - Cheers.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you Mikey!

[@KD5DXN]

Excellent video! Hope the rest goes as smooth as getting those things up there. Looking forward to the next video.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so much Jimmy!

[@cedricbroussard8738]

That was freakin awesome 👌! That was way better than putting your life in danger! 2500$ it an awesome price! I sure thought it would have been way more than that! I can't wait to see what y'all have for the stairs! I hope y'all have a blessed weekend and week 🙏

[@joelhenderson5404]

Good job Jlim and Lydia love yawl!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you Joel!💌

[@AUMINER1]

very cool ! nice to see container progress and things moving up :)

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks!☺️

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Wow, definitely worth the money getting the crane and operator to get the containers up. Great job how cool is that now. Check out Pacific Pines Ranch they have 3 stories of 7 containers for their home they are building. ❤❤❤

[@larryz24]

You guys are awesome!! You are such an inspiration and both of you are hard workers. Can't wait to see how you are going to access the upper level. Cheers and God Bless.

[@jamesconn7311]

Nice work Guys & Gals !! I been curious to see what Yall had in mind. Been enjoying the videos , keep em comin !! Yall take care !!

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@larrynelson734]

Hi y'all. Y'all Are soooooo good at doing things. Keep up the great work. Try to stay cool 😅...👍👍👍❤...

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks so so much!!😁

[@madisonsgrandy]

I really enjoyed this video.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@crownandbridge1]

building a cool staircase i cant wait 🥰

[@CajunCountryLivin]

🤪🤪🤪

[@carlasworld8571]

Impressive, I'm so glad ya'll decided to use a crane , I do't think my nerves could've taken another hootis for that job lol.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

😂😂😂

[@OentoengKasanmoenadi-s2c]

Hi Mr and Miss nice job you both done keep on going. The greetings from Suriname South- America🤩👍🏻

[@janicelivingston1447]

Wow! Just wow!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

😁😁😁

[@reallunacy]

When you get done with all of this, I'd love to hear your opinion on building homes out of containers and if you think the value proposition makes sense.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Absolutely!! Great idea!

[@jamesmatheson5115]

I did a design which took in two 40' high roof's with end opening doors, then two 20' with double side opening doors high roof also, put into a rectangle with central courtyard, here the containers are in good secondhand condition about $20Kaud, you are going to spend twice that again to complete the build, doing it all yourself, personally though I still like the idea of building a 45'x 30' shed style structure with a 20' high walls so you can put a mezzanine floor in covering 2/3rds of the bottom floor, giving you about 2250sq ft, obviously you can go bigger for extra space

[@BodieSelf]

I bet that was fun. Im like a little kid when it comes to cranes and heavy equipment. I woulda had a blast watching that whole process. Glad yall went that route. I was a little worried you would do what Jim was saying and try to build a hootis to make it work. Thats a lot too much weight to be messing around with... not that I doubt Jim's powers. Now... get to welding dagnabit! LOL.... have a great week!

[@sdslim6929]

After being a certified National Crane Operator for 17 years, I agree you made the right decision. I ran a hydraulic just like the one you used. I was glad to see you knew crane signals ---- I would show up on job sites and people would have no clue. I didn't understand the container hooks, when a screw pin would have done the job for your purposes, and eliminated another point of failure. I lifted many and never used them.

[@kimberlykring2475]

Awesome!

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks!

[@randywilson9611]

Great video good to see y'all

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks Randy!

[@liammcgothigan2094]

Hi guys great progress 👋✅

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks 👍

[@joegutierrez2019]

I love these videos you all keep up the good work can't wait to see more 😅 🤣 😂

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you Joe!!

[@AlbertBonilla-j1z]

great job, I love it

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you!

[@deborahplyler6528]

Congrad, you got the containers up there where you wanted them.

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thanks!

[@dewittbahm9460]

This was great 😮😅😅 love it 😁

[@CajunCountryLivin]

Thank you!! 😁