Setting Up Rainwater Harvesting - Off Grid Water at my Scottish Cottage Homestead

[@knittingnana2939]

A parents' ultimate job is to raise children to become self sufficient adults. Your parents have done a marvelous job. I am positive they would be very proud of you.

[@mickeywalker-irishcob]

Lovely words ❤

[@kaycee625]

I second that.

[@maureenmoran5465]

I would be very proud if you were my son 😊 I’m sure your mom and dad would be so proud ❤

[@rewildingjude]

I really hope so! I think they would be ❤

[@heatherwhite2788]

@@knittingnana2939 I say they are 😇

[@growinghearth2404]

Two things. Back down the torque on your drill. It's not the shaft splitting the wood but the force of the screw head being pulled into the pilot hole. The other thing is, keep going brother. Everything you do on this property is for you and worth doing. My wife and I look forward to your videos, keep them coming!

[@bloke1987]

You can offset the holes opposite sides of the central so you don't put them both in the same grain lines too if you want extra insurance on short lengths (and it's somewhere you can accept the visual upset)

[@velocitygirl8551]

Awwwwww 🤗🤗🤗

[@joycepayne3505]

Thanks for information.

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much! That’s so helpful! I’m glad you both enjoy the videos!!

[@rewildingjude]

@@bloke1987oh that’s a great tip! Thank you! Yeah, offset screws would’ve been fine for this project! I’ll know for next time!

[@becky5222]

Jude, you are so inspiring. As a gay 33 year old woman who wants to move to scotland to have a patch of land, some chickens and bees - you’re convincing me that now is the time to just do it!! Love you grabbing life and making the most of it despite all your adversity! Wishing you all the best 🥰🥰

[@rewildingjude]

Yesssss dooo it! Half my neighbours are beekeepers! (I’m going to try and get them to teach me!) 💗💗

[@mickeywalker-irishcob]

Good luck to you too Becky ❤

[@carriegoogins3727]

As a mom of a trans female, I can relate to your parents and love you like I do my beautiful daughter 🎉!

[@Summerrose400]

Go for it Becky !

[@TamarLitvot]

@@carriegoogins3727 Was just telling someone how connected I feel to other parents proud of their LGBTQ children.

[@helensutton107]

I follow several Utube channels for different reasons. Yours I follow for the pure joy of watching a young man enjoying life. I am perfectly certain that your parents loved you just as much as you so obviously loved them

[@minkgin3370]

Same here. I find Jude’s channel immensely interesting & I look forward very much to each episode.

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much! ❤❤❤

[@sc0ttishlass]

I love that you share such little tidbits like your dad's kindling and firewood collections with us ... these things make the folks that have left us still live on in our minds and hearts and you sharing them with us, they get to live on a little bit longer in our minds, too.

[@rewildingjude]

Yes! The worst thing about not having any other family, is there’s no one to reminisce with. So it’s nice to tell their stories, even to people that didn’t know them.

[@sc0ttishlass]

@@rewildingjude Absolutely! And I personally love these little anecdotes and stories, it is like celebrating their lives and their impact on us and our lives each day.

[@claudiakarl7888]

@@rewildingjudeMaybe consider writing your memories down for the years to come. They bleach out with each passing year.

[@ChristineMacLennan]

At the end of the day when you settle down to sleep with tired, aching muscles, I hope you reflect back on your day and are proud of yourself and know just how amazing you are. I love your channel and I thank the KZbin algorithms for knowing exactly what I needed in my life . . . YOU!

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you!! There’s something about physically achieving something that is so satisfying! It took me two hours to install a new shower curtain rail yesterday but the shower afterwards was SO rewarding!!

[@sheilakethley5351]

That kindling collection is WAY more useful than the 3 complete sets of china I’ve been toting around my entire adult life (but no less sentimental!)

[@rewildingjude]

😂😂 I have a trunk of sentimental things - including my mum’s childhood teddy bear, that’s currently being used as a coffee table in my living room. I told myself if it fitted in the trunk, then even if it was completely useless, I could keep it. 😂

[@TamarLitvot]

@@rewildingjude That was a clever thing to do! When we downsized after living in the same house for 44 years and raising 3 children there, it was so hard to know what to keep. Creating a guideline like you did with that trunk really helps.

[@yarrow2847]

I love your Dad’s kindling box. I’m so glad to have found your channel, something to look forward to and live vicariously through ❤

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you!!

[@heatherwhite2788]

I love how there’s useful items stashed around your property that someone saved and now you are using

[@rewildingjude]

Yes!!! I noticed a pile of breeze blocks in the corner behind an area of tall weeds earlier on, they’ll come in handy for something I’m sure! 😂

[@deannayoung5311]

As a mum of 3 son's I'm absolutely so very proud Of you sweetheart ❤🎉

[@lindashields5939]

Hi Jude. I am delighted to find a new video on this Sunday morning in California. Now that I am well over 70 years old I can only live my “homesteading dreams” vicariously through you. Thank you for sharing. Peace and joy

[@carolelonsdale6320]

❤

[@annewilson8783]

Me too.😊

[@beckywhitt7356]

I don’t know if you hear this enough but you are amazing!

[@rewildingjude]

You are too kind! You’ve been putting up with my nonsense for years 😜🥰

[@beckywhitt7356]

Yes for many. You were living with your parents. ❤️

[@ruthcomfort4735]

@@beckywhitt7356thats when i started watching

[@felicitywoodruffe4087]

I agree, I am loving watching Jude's videos and his ability to laugh at himself when things don't quite go right .There is something incredibly likeable ,lovable about Jude and I feel a quick burst of delight when I see him pop up on my screen .I hope he never tires of making videos to share with us and I suspect that Jude's popularity is going to increase considerably .

[@gabrieleortiz5041]

I love the way you assess all your resources and repurpose materials in so many different ways. You can be so proud of each step in your journey. Cheering you on from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 🎉 Keep creating your own unique space! 🤗🫶🏼

[@user-fs6ou3fk9p]

We love our self-propelled mower. Bless your father. His soul will help keep you warm. What a loving memory.

[@rewildingjude]

I think the self propelling is definitely going to grow on me (it just makes turning tricky!) - as by the time it took me to mow all the grass on the property, the bit I did first needs mowing again! 😂😂

[@DeeCanada]

The best comment I can make is, after watching you my face hurts from smiling! Thoroughly enjoy watching your journey.

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@aila.thomson]

I love that you kept all your dad’s kindling, such an awesome story to carry with you to the new house. ❤

[@esmekaffen4961]

Yes! And love that he had very creative ideas about what constitutes kindling 😂😂❤️❤️

[@rewildingjude]

@@esmekaffen4961he was so silly!! 😂😂

[@rewildingjude]

Yes!! Burning some last winter made me feel kind of close to him, which is a bit woo-woo for me usually, but I’m on board with it! Haha

[@deb7518]

​. I do think that you should keep a little stack of three or so Jenga pieces on your mantlepiece as a remembrance of your father's eclectic kindling collection. 😅

[@karencarswell5724]

There is a lot of your dad in you Jude. You too are resourceful and determined to repurpose what you have. He would have been so oroud of you. I think the jenga blocks he found for kindling is genius.

[@rewildingjude]

I am definitely turning into my father 😂😂 I’m not even mad about it. The jenga kindling is kinda of genius 😂

[@karencarswell5724]

@@rewildingjude It sure is ! No reason you should be mad about turning into your Dad. I turned into my Mum years ago lol.

[@joycepayne3505]

You have the best personality. You’re a natural in front of the camera Looking forward to watching all your projects

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much!

[@mrdeafa25]

@@rewildingjude She's right. You are very good at this!

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Jude, your so good at figuring things out. No matter how frustrating it is you serve us that wonderful smile❤

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you!!

[@carolyncampbell6149]

I love your videos Jude, you are always so positive and upbeat. It’s a privilege to be sharing in your journey, thankyou for taking us along. Xx

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much for following along!! ❤

[@joannetrowbridge3953]

It’s so lovely hearing about your Dads character….how proud he would be of you ❤

[@gamera2020]

The discovery of the self-propelled lawn mower function gave me a good laugh I've had many of those moments with my house. For your future Q&A, I'm curious as to how you currently support yourself (remote work?) and how far you are from the nearest major city.

[@juneluck7213]

Yes I was wondering the same things

[@ibenmeiner]

I have also wondered but i couldnt figure out if that was to private :)

[@gamera2020]

@@ibenmeiner Me too, but since he's opened the door for a Q&A, I figured I could at least ask. :)

[@rewildingjude]

Nearest major city is Aberdeen - it’s supposedly about 45mins away by car but I haven’t visited it yet! @janeluck7213 @ibenmeiner - it’s the second most asked question, don’t worry! Will answer in the video! 😊

[@gamera2020]

@@rewildingjude Aberdeen is supposed to be lovely, but so is most of Scotland I guess 😁

[@janicerowlands5673]

I have a very steep lawn and I have found instead of going up and down hill going across is easier, for me at least. Enjoying your videos and hope all goes well.

[@rewildingjude]

Yes!! I had to do the big area in front of the house again last week and I went side to side and it was SO much easier!! Thank you!

[@MRAROCKERDUDE]

Think that might be more fuel efficient too.

[@honeygarden2222]

Oh, I know how hard this type of DIY can be. It never takes 15 minutes or an hour, it takes days...but that's the fun of it, and the satisfaction when you finally finish something is so great. And you know what? Jobs that need to be done never stop. There is always something to do, and that is the beauty of it. And where is your kitten? Someone to keep you company on cold winter evenings in front of the fireplace. It is so cool to watch your videos; I am definitely waiting for them on Sundays now. Take care and lots of love.

[@teresab126]

Yes kitten needed here!

[@mariasharp2334]

​@@teresab126 TWO kittens ❤

[@rewildingjude]

You’re so right! I spent two hours putting up a new shower curtain rail yesterday (a job that turned into an absolute fiasco!) but the shower I took afterwards was very rewarding! 😂😂 Re. Kitten! There will be a dog, a cat and some chickens on my horizon - I have to travel for a friend’s wedding next month (no one to pet sit!) but after that, it is ON!

[@honeygarden2222]

@@rewildingjude ❤❤❤

[@christinekeay8456]

My boys were in their early/mid teens when their dad died, just at the age where he would have been showing them how to do practical things. I’m so proud of how they have tackled all sorts of challenges and tasks without his guidance. Things that didn’t go right the first time maybe, but they have persevered, just as you are doing and succeeding .

[@TheMissjo90]

I love this vlog. My lovely dad died in February with Alzheimer's. He was the go to person for so many things. He always knew or we dodged along together to fashion whatever endeavour. Dad adventures. Feel so lucky. I'm 55 and a grand parent myself now. But I miss my lovely silly clever funny dad so much. I love that his kindling is going to keep you warm. Indefinitely it seems. This winter. The art of your channel is that you are launching yourself into learning new skills as you carve a little piece of heaven. I look forward to watching it. ❤

[@rewildingjude]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! I’m so sorry for your loss. My dad gave me the best cuddle just before he went into the hospice and I think about it a lot. We didn’t always get on (wayyy too similar!) but I miss him so much. Sending you all the hugs!

[@robertahenry1957]

Sounds like your parents are still helping u out in lots of mysterious ways.😊 That's comforting.

[@rewildingjude]

They really are! I went blackberrying earlier - and all the berries I picked are currently soaking in a mixing bowl that used to belong to my mum! 🥰

[@robertahenry1957]

Ah, now you live in Scotland you have to call them brambles.😂

[@vanessafrew4914]

Hi Jude. My 13 and 10 year old sons and I love watching your podcast. We laughed so much about the random bits of wood as kindling. We all agree about the duct tape and WD40! Mr 10 year old asks “what type of chicken breed are you thinking of getting?” Mr 13 asks “which KZbin channels do you like to watch?” Looking forward to seeing you next week! You are doing such a great job with the place!

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh a big hello to you and Misters 10 and 13! Please thank them for their excellent questions!! ❤

[@Ladybassguitarplayer]

Hi Jude! I look forward to your videos every week! The self propelled mower is meant to assist you, to speed up the mow. This way, you don't exhaust yourself and you save time. The faster you get the mowing done, the more time you have for your wonderful projects. 🌹Thanks for being such an upbeat person!

[@rewildingjude]

That is very true!! The novelty of mowing wears off very quickly. I finished the last area of the garden and the bit I did first needed doing again 😂😂😂

[@patriciabeckett5263]

Just found this vlog what a hardworking young man looking forward to seeing how you achieve everything ❤

[@isarose3136]

@@rewildingjude I still say get SHEEEEEP!

[@allysonaustin]

Dad is still keeping you warm........xxxxx

[@rewildingjude]

🥰❤️

[@marierobinson2681]

You are such a happy and cheerful person you bring a big smile to my face and probably lots of other people as well

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you! I hope so!

[@lindashine5575]

I love hearing about your dad Jude. He is obviously still very much alive in your heart. I'm sure he is watching over you and is proud of your efforts. I have done my share of those home projects and you are right, as soon as you say something will be easy, it is not. Keep up your wonderful sense of humor, it makes all the difference.

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you! I have so many Dad stories tucked away! Humour definitely helps, life is too short to take it too seriously!

[@trishsuchy]

Lost my dad 28 years ago. The story of your dad and all the odd things saved as kindling made me smile and cry at the same time. Glad your audience is picking up some of the mentoring. Cheering for you and inspired by watching you figure it out.

[@rewildingjude]

Grief is so weird isn’t it? Sometimes it creeps up on me and I just wish I could hear my dad sighing at me for saying something ridiculous one more time! ❤

[@heidirobinson8734]

It warms my heart every time you mention your Dad memories...n respectfully refer t his 'quirks' etc So refreshing! N you not wanting t 'waste energy n efforts he made re kindleing".....wonderful! You have a Beautiful Soul ! ❤

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you!! Haha, he was a man of many quirks and my mum and I teased him about them a lot! 🥰

[@heidirobinson8734]

@@rewildingjude lol! That sounds like the title of a book! Lol! (The Man of Many Quirks) 🤭🙊🤣

[@debradollisson9551]

Hi Jude, l am a 72 year old nonna with a sick hubby. I have realised that I will have to take on more of the tasks that my hubby has always done. You inspire me to attempt project that I have been nervous about. Thank you and I look forward to your videos 💜💜🇦🇺

[@EricOnYouTube]

❤

[@aleatoirefrancais]

Hi Debra, you can do it!!

[@janestorer6610]

I am blown away with your new channel and can’t wait for the next episodes. You are obviously a seasoned professional in the realm of YT and your ability to adapt to your new lifestyle is amazing. I’m hooked and WILL be watching for as long as you put out your content to the world. Good luck..

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you!!

[@JanRonandArthur]

Remember that the leading edges of spades and shovels get dull. Pick yourself up a file and sharpen up your tools before use. Another trick is to have a container of sand with a some oil poured in, placed in your storage tool shed and before hanging up a tool, push it down into the sand and oil. It will give it a quick clean and a bit of sharpen from the sand and then the oil will coat the steel to stop it from rusting. The green barrel at the beginning of the video cut at 24” would make a great recycled container.

[@rewildingjude]

Ohhh that is SUCH a good idea for the barrel! Thank you! I’ve heard about using sand to sharpen things - I need to see if any of the files I inherited from my Dad will do the job of sharpening!

[@karenvalentine9406]

You could cut the green barrel in half to create 2 flower planters

[@rewildingjude]

That’s very true!! Good idea!! I could probably paint it to perk it up too!

[@userpharnorth]

The reason the wood split is obvious, You needed more kindling. Well done. I get so excited on Saturday, because I know you will be posting on Sunday. Thanks for sharing.

[@esmekaffen4961]

😂🤣

[@rewildingjude]

Hahaha!! Always room for more kindling here! Thank you so much - I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

[@grayeliwood3100]

Just wanted to say that your videos have been keeping me company during top surgery recovery - they're so relaxing and uplifting, I'm loving seeing your space slowly come together! Can't wait to see how it all turns out! It's gonna be a dream place

[@rewildingjude]

That’a amazing! Congratulations on your top surgery - I hope you’re recovering well! 🥰🏳️‍⚧️🥰

[@juliaclapton1141]

I hope you are recovering well from your surgery. Rest and take care. Yes these videos are pure therapy. For the mind and soul. X

[@grayeliwood3100]

@@rewildingjude thank you so much! Am recovering well and glad to also be in the countryside for a while :)))

[@grayeliwood3100]

@@juliaclapton1141 aw thank you so much! And fully agree, these videos are a highlight of my week now x

[@HulyaDemir-e6c]

Evinizi bahçenizi paylaştığınız için teşekkürler Türkiye'den 😊🙋

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@hopipp]

Also, it was really nice hearing about your dad. You can thank him and his kindling for keeping you warm all winter! I find the idea so sweet ☺️

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh it’s so nice to tell stories about him!

[@aleatoirefrancais]

@@rewildingjudewe love hearing them! His creative kindling is brilliant and hilarious and reminds me of my grandparents ❤ love that his hard work will be keeping you warm!!!

[@woolenfeet]

I'm so excited to see you back to KZbin! As an archaeologist, and self-proclaimed expert on digging holes - I would recommend finding someone with a grinding stone who can put an edge on your spades and then pick up a set of files to keep the edges sharp. This way you're actually cutting through the dirt, plants, roots, and etc instead of scooping them. I'm not sure who/where you would have that done in Scotland, but someone at a garden center or DIY place would probably know.

[@rewildingjude]

This is exactly the expertise I need! Now files I have (thanks Dad!) but I’ll see if I can find someone with a grinding stone - I bet the local men’s shed group can help me out! (And I want to join whatever it is they get up to, so that’s an excuse to go along and check it out!)

[@marthapage4756]

Hey Jude....in this increasingly dark world..your light shines bright! Love your attitude, creativity and joyfulness. Your videos are beautifully filmed and edited. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. Cheers from Vancouver Island, Canada

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much! That’s a lovely thing to hear 😊❤

[@Kliss2765]

Oh Jude I so look forward to your posts, it's so joyful i never stop smiling. 11 crates of kindling will go nowhere especially if we have a cold winter. Not really wanting to die is a very good reason not to use unknown recepticles for water you wish to consume. 🤣

[@rewildingjude]

Hahaha you’re probably right! I’ll have to keep my eye open for more! (Where’s my dad when I need him?! That man could sniff out a skip at 20 paces!! 😂😂😂)

[@whynotbekind1957]

@@rewildingjude😂

[@Kliss2765]

@@rewildingjude Carry on the tradition your dad started and go on a kindl hunt. I walk my dogs and come home with armfulls of dog sticks and beach drift wood😉 I must admit to tending to keep any bits I especially like to use for other things. I dare say there is a distinct lack of skips but tree shedding after winter is also good for kindling and dried leaves. Keep up the great work. 😊

[@aleatoirefrancais]

@@rewildingjudeI bet you’ll develop that skip sniffing ability!! It’s in the blood!

[@ilovemusic4556]

First, let me say that you are a breath of fresh air! I’m sure that your parents would have been very proud of you. Second is my question: is this adventure all that you thought it would be, emotionally? I can see someone with a positive attitude but I also understand the huge task that you have ahead of you. It will be hard to maintain a positive attitude as you’re preparing for winter off grid. Good luck with all you do, dear one.

[@christinafreeani2149]

@@ilovemusic4556 “breath of fresh air” is such a perfect description 🤣

[@rewildingjude]

That is an EXCELLENT question! Thank you!!

[@gilllowe8040]

I am so enjoying your videos Jude. Your mention of the kindling took me right back to being young and watching my beloved dad chopping wood and organising kindling by his garage at what I still think of as ‘home’. A precious memory stored away and not visited in many many years. Thank you for that.

[@ImperfectVegetarian]

Jude your resourcefulness is amazing. It’s so interesting and inspiring to see all the up-cycling and recycling involved in your projects ♻️

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you!! I love using stuff that exists already - good for the planet, good for the wallet, and good for my brain to have to think outside the box!!

[@Nanassugars]

I so love waking up to your videos! ❤

[@annewilkie6467]

You are so productive and great at problem solving in your ‘eden’. I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying your videos. ❤

[@michellecrocker-jc1sc]

I just watched one of your videos for the first time! I don’t know how I messed you, you’re video was just lovely even when the bird chased you out lmao I am a 71 yr old woman and I live (very happily)by myself in Southern Oregon, I simply love being 71 it is so freeing, bless you hun and take care😊

[@jolandadutoit6530]

Your dad would be so proud of you. I love your videos.

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you! I really hope he would be! (If he could see me now, he’d berate me for how filthy my car is! Must wash it…) 😂😂

[@traceywarren2835]

You are a amazing young man.Be proud of yourself .

[@rewildingjude]

Thankyou! 🥰

[@suedale1865]

You have inherited much of your Dads concepts of how to & why things need to be done along with good tools & I liked the fact when sorting out & packing up both your & their homes you had foresight to pack lots of stuff ie kindling 👍 how great is your supply & in the cold winter months you can reflect back to Mum & Dad while you are warm & cosy These inherited gifts are priceless Job well jobbed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@talkwalkbooks]

I can't help but smile when Jude smiles. Need to bottle your sunshine and sell it, you'd make a fortune ❤

[@rewildingjude]

🥰💗

[@susandorrington7623]

Nice lawn, well done! I love that your father's tools are helping you sort out the place, and he has prepared the kindling for when the weather turns. It's like he (and the Elf) are right there providing a helping hand too. Thanks as always for the episode.

[@janjan7586]

One of the things I love about your videos is I learn while watching you. Now I know how to assemble a rain catcher! I look forward to seeing more of you and your new home.

[@rewildingjude]

Hahaha stick around long enough and you’ll also learn how NOT to do things 😂😂😂

[@sueholubeshen9960]

Your dad reminds me of mine...never waste anything, multiple uses for everything and a don't throw that out I might need it someday attitude..enjoying each and every video as you embark on this new chapter in this adventure we call life

[@rewildingjude]

Oh that was definitely his attitude!! And one I appear to have adopted 😂😂 I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos so far!

[@sophiablow3422]

Scotland love, that butt will be overflowing in about 20 mins. Nice to think of your dad's work keeping you warm in you first winter ❤

[@rewildingjude]

Hahaha right?! We’ve had a dry spell the last couple of weeks but I think that’s over now…

[@reneebebla422]

Another great video! I love that you saved your Dad’s kindling, so awesome. ❤

[@kat_84]

Reading your comments has made me teary. You really do have a wonderful family of followers here. You’re not alone, Jude x

[@rewildingjude]

I have the nicest comments section on KZbin! I love it! 💗

[@KatherineMcG]

You do your parents proud. I love watching you work on your property. You are unstoppable 😃

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you so much!! I’m having a lot of fun with it!!

[@suehall3298]

Nice job again 🤗👍 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@KarenGordon-q3z]

Hi Jude, I stumbled upon your videos the other night and have caught up with your shenanigans. You come across very personable and so warm and friendly, I will be following you from now on and cheering you on all the way. You are brave and inspiring, you have a great following here for the times you may feel tired and a little alone, but you will never be alone. Keep smiling, keep the faith and I so look forward to your next instalment. Blessings

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much!! That’s so kind of you 💗

[@mendyviola]

I have found that a Hori Hori knife and pull saw are is my most used gardening tools. The Hori Hori is great for digging smaller holes for planting, cutting smaller roots, vines, etc. the pull saw is easier to use than a traditional saw.

[@PMPatte]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. None of us know everything. We all learn new things as we go about our daily activities. We can now learn from each other.

[@rewildingjude]

So true!!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Watching this - after buying a spade from B&Q last night because the exact same happened to me ha ha I planted a tree and so many told me I was using a shovel - not a spade lol So, now I have a pointy spade :) yay - it better be easier ! you did such a great job on the guttering and water butts - it will be incredible to have such a huge water source so close to your vegetable patches :)

[@DonnaMcCort]

Jude, your new home is ADORABLE. And your clever filming and editing is sooo appreciated. I am loving your series! At 64 years old I am moving to a Scottish-inspired town in Aotearoa (New Zealand), hoping to learn to garden and grow my own food, and learn to cook (!), and generally be more self-sufficient (water tanks are in the wish list!) so your series is ADDICTIVE. Keep up the good work! 💪🌟🌳

[@rewildingjude]

That sounds incredible!! One day I’ll get to visit Aotearoa (when I can afford to fly business class 😂😂) - it looks like an incredible place! You’ll definitely learn how NOT to do things if you stick around here before too long! 😂😂❤

[@DonnaMcCort]

@@rewildingjude hopefully your KZbin channel makes you HEAPS of money so you can travel biz class. It is definitely the only civilised way to get to Aotearoa 😂

[@liberator2057]

Pointed spade’s definitely better - we call them poachers spades round here. We have a clay soil and it helps get through roots too. I’d use a flat spade like you have there more for moving loosened soil.

[@rewildingjude]

I’ll have to look up a pointed space, I’ve only seen short handled ones, for planting stuff, when I’ve searched!

[@cynthiamoon4315]

The asbestos panels are unlikely to hurt you unless you break or cut them. As long as it stays intact, it's probably ok, especially if you keep it outdoors. You can encapsulate them, too, paint works. They could be quite useful otherwise. You could cut them, as long as it stays wet, quite wet, and then encapsulate the edges. Former asbestos building inspector...

[@ameliagfawkes512]

I found some random bits of corrugated asbestos in the corner of our garden when we moved here (we have an asbestos garage, so it may have come from there). I did the right thing by calling the Council and asking what to do with it. Just double-bag it and shove it in the bin, they said. I shouldn't have bothered reading up on asbestos and all the official recommendations for disposing of it. The only issue I have with asbestos walls is that I can't attach anything to them and I wouldn't collect rain water off of the roof (or a roof with lead flashing, for that matter - is that just me?). We don't scrape the moss off it either. One of the few occasions where we spray a moss-killing/removing chemical. Otherwise, we leave it well alone.

[@irenehopkinson807]

Have you thought of putting a clothes line in the barn ready for the Scottish winter weather. It would save you running in and out when/always rains

[@mrsbabycakes5551]

An inside line is essential. My sister lives off grid and she has a barn and has a washing line set up for the winter and find it absolutely brilliant so this is a really good idea if you want to use it for drying clothes to save energy on drying your clothes.

[@jenpink4298]

Oh I love that your dad put together such a random assortment of things for kindling😂 💕

[@rewildingjude]

He was so silly 😂😂😂

[@Monique-TheYarnCurator]

I love your dad's kindle and shovel and things you use ❤ it is like he is part of your setting up and settling into your new life ❤ it makes your journey so extra special.

[@rewildingjude]

Yes!! It’s so good to have all their things around me - I have a lot of my mum’s kitchen stuff, but I’m nowhere near as proficient in the kitchen as she was so I need to work on that!

[@sheilabing9588]

A suggestion Jude, prune back the branches hanging over the shed roof to avoid the leaves blocking the gutter and definitely get rid of the ivy. Its roots will eat through your down pipe. Otherwise great job! 😊

[@brooksannmiller3971]

I came here to say something along the same lines. The branches can also damage the roof

[@Nanassugars]

Jude you must be so proud of yourself love! ❤

[@StBridgit]

You're doing great Jude! KZbin is sometimes full of critical comments so I hope people keep offering suggestions with a warm and helpful spirit. Just remember, making mistakes is part of learning, and that's as it should be. You're trying and that is the entire battle! Really, that's it - just to try is a win! Everything else follows thereafter eventually. Happy I found your channel to take comfort from a fellow mistake maker just bumbling along and doing your best. Cheers & thanks for the vids.

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you!! The majority of the comments have been lovely so far. I’ve been on KZbin for a while so I’m kind of seasoned to the odd troll comment about my appearance 😂😂

[@happytraveller8953]

Yay!!! Another video!! This finishes off my weekend superbly!! Thank you for sharing your journey with the world, and best of luck!! And if push comes to shove, you can rent a van to get the rain barrels...

[@rewildingjude]

That is very true!! I’ve managed to get this far into my life without having driven a van, so that’ll be an adventure! (As long as I don’t have to parallel park it… 😂)

[@roselynfletcher636]

Thankyou for another uplifting video, Jude. I look forward to them throughout the week. I know they must take up a considerable amount of your time to film.

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy them! They do take quite a while but I enjoy doing it!

[@hollycurry7389]

I am so proud of you Jude!! You have motivated me to complete projects in my own life (I've been practicing avoidance).

[@jillfoster6369]

“An arrow on these things for a reason” hilarious 😂😂

[@esmekaffen4961]

Yes🤣😂❤️

[@rewildingjude]

I’m such a dope! 😂😂

[@dr.chrismort8448]

A good call re the water butt Jude. God knows what was in the old one. I’m with you with the duck tape👍 it’s a cracking bit of kit. Your diy skills are very good and will serve you well ( plus Google) which I refer to a lot. Good video take care👍

[@marciedewolff9357]

Jude, I freely admit I am living vicariously through you! So very proud of you for living your dream. You are living and learning in the COOLEST way possible, although there may be some days when you don't feel like it. 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much!! I’m sure when the Big Scary Jobs need doing, I’m bound to get frustrated! the barn roof needs to come off, the end wall of the barn needs to come down 😂🙈 - but more frustratingly - I need to sit down and do paperwork so I can get planning person to do the work!

[@KarenGordon-q3z]

@@rewildingjude Just please be safe when working on your property alone. Hope you always have your phone on you and have good reception. Blessings

[@cendres60]

Agree your parents would be so proud!

[@AndreaSwiedler]

What a wonderful.job you are doing! It's like a slice of paradise. Give yourself a big pat on the back. You keep saying you don't know, but you are doing an awesome job! Thank you for sharing your life. ❤

[@SJ-lh8ex]

I used an old wire peanut bird feeder in the top of my downpipe , worked a treat...

[@rewildingjude]

Oh that is genius! I inherited 5 bird feeders from my Dad (because of course I did 😂) - I wonder if one of them will do the job!? I’ll investigate!

[@whynotbekind1957]

Totally loving your videos..they are very well done, and I like the fact that you just show us what you are doing as you do your projects…not rehearsed and cookie cutter of other channels…and very well edited. Your channel is taking off very well..happy for you, and looking forward to seeing what you get into next.

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much!! Yeah, I don’t have time to script and rehearse things! 😂😂 I’m really enjoying editing them together though! I’m so glad you’re enjoying watching!

[@susanmueller1411]

Soup looked delicious. Rhubarb crowns need water to establish them. Xx

[@charlie-leoniejones6014]

Hi Jude! ☺ I'm absolutely loving your videos! You're such a lovely guy and your smile and attitude is so infectious!❤ I'm looking forward to seeing more! Keep being the ray of sunshine that you are☀️☺

[@joolzmac1]

There is so much free stuff on the property just waiting for you to use, amazing! What will Jude repurpose next? 😊

[@LesliesLakeLife]

Jude, you most definitely inherited your father’s resourcefulness! I know your parents would be so proud to see you working to fulfill your dreams. I look forward to seeing your updates each week. Hope you have a lovely week ahead.

[@anaalvbal1301]

Hi Jude! Long time viewer here, since maybe 2017? Just wanted to let you know you're awesome and even if it's not knitting related I still love your content. I've laughed with you, I've cried with you and I really appreciate you as lots of us here. Best of luck with all your projects and thanks for the weekly videos that I truly enjoy. Love from France!

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much for supporting me for such a long time! I’m so grateful! ❤

[@sammylondon5784]

You are doing an amazing job Jude and I’m sure your parents will be looking down and feeling so proud of you. I lost my parents within 6 months in 2021 and a week after dad’s funeral I was diagnosed with cancer. Like you, I wanted to live, but I questioned the point of it. This year I got divorced, but I tell myself that things can only get better. I am blessed in so many ways 😀 You’re such an inspiration and I already look forward to your videos and seeing your progress. Thank you x

[@rewildingjude]

Oh wow, that’s so hard! I’m sending you all of the hugs. Things will definitely get better, in a few years, you won’t even know yourself! (At least, that’s the case with me!) ❤❤

[@rachelwhittaker2301]

Your you tube channel is my FAVOURITE. What a beautiful being you are. Keep going.

[@rewildingjude]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@karenbrotherton]

I just know the Elf is smiling and telling n g your Dad " look what he's up to now, we taught him well.".

[@rewildingjude]

I hope so!! Knowing her, she’d be rolling her eyes that it’s taken me six weeks to order a new oven! Haha

[@karenbrotherton]

I know you chose to change your life completely but, every time you show the inside of your barn. All I see is Knitting retreat.

[@rewildingjude]

@@karenbrothertonhahaha it would have to be thoroughly de-spidered first!! 😂 (there was a bird trapped in there this morning, no idea how it got in and couldn’t get out, but I managed to set it free!)

[@jillcox6685]

Hi I am thoroughly enjoying your videos, whilst feeling so envious!!! Wishing you all the best

[@nurnichtausliebeweinen2240]

Love the kindling collection, love how ressourceful your dad was and that you kept it!

[@rewildingjude]

I am 100% turning into my father and I’m okay with it 😂😂

[@cenyaeichengreen2173]

The dark plank of wood that you found in your dad’s kindling crate looks like black walnut. Would make a nice shelf. Also, if you drilled bigger pilot holes for your gutter blocks, they wouldn’t split.

[@lisa4to46]

You are an inspiration and you make me smile. Enjoy your slice of heaven, you're amazing.

[@davewardvodafone]

Please don’t use a Expensive precise level measuring tool ( Spirit Level ) to scrape soil to level an area, use a piece of straight timber even recycled stuff then check the result using the spirit level 😮

[@rewildingjude]

😂😂 this is why I can’t have nice things

[@SassyPieHole999]

@@rewildingjudeI bloody love you. 😂

[@pennylambert9983]

Jude, I look so forward to seeing what you are up to next with your DIYs and home improvements!! Seeing the tasks you take on blow my mind!! Please know that the time and effort you put into doing these amazing videos does not go unnoticed. You edit them beautifully together and give us all such a wonderful view into your life. Thank you❤

[@carolelonsdale6320]

Well said, I agree, hole heartedly ❤😂

[@rewildingjude]

Thank you so much! I’m having a lot of fun with the editing!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

I have no doubt you've gotten many posts already, but I'll tell you how to differentiate on shovels. Pointed or long nosed shovels are for digging in unbroken ground. Flat nosed shovels are for moving soil or other materials by scooping them up (think about a dustpan). Simple!