We Got Snowed in | Life in the North of Sweden

[@lpgirl]

I'm 75 and prefer shoveling to noisy machines that break down when you need them most. I shovel to the wood pile, to the car, and make other paths around the cabin. It can be challenging when the snow is heavy and deep, but I pace myself and rest often.

[@Nate1975]

What a great childhood Ivar has. So unspoilt and connected to nature ❤

[@1wolfpup]

Ivar is getting so big! He is such a beautiful boy. It's nice to have the conveniences, but knowing that you know how to manage if you don't have them is important. Y'all are doing fantastic. 💗🌷❄️❄️🌲

[@kebhMI]

You folks have made so many gigantic steps over the years. I am glad to see the progress; you should be so proud of your accomplishments,

[@kebhMI]

Malva and Ivar in the snow....made me smile and enjoy through their joy.

[@AlilLioli]

You are a great Couple, Team. It's wonderful that you found each other in this life. 🌻🌼🌷🍀

[@lonecotto1811]

Your filming of nature is beautiful and you have rare cinematic eye for this beauty.

[@GSD1963]

Such a beautiful dog playing with his boy.

[@HuskyTude]

So good to see you!! Please thank Tova for the great book recommendation “Letting Go”. It is changing my life for the better in big ways!

[@ben_makingmusic]

It doesn't matter what I use to remove snow - it's always fun. I loved it even when I was a kid. I used to watch my grandfather plow with a tractor for hours. I have no idea why I like it so much - Maybe as I clear the snow it clears my mind.

[@Talasbuan]

There sure is something special about this particular activity

[@KimberlyB-c8m]

God Bless you and your beautiful family ❤❤. Ivar is getting so big .. he is such a handsome little fella…. 😊

[@marcbarnum9038]

Another great video! Just think 5 more years you have a young snow scooper and you can watch him out the window.....lol. Thanks for sharing your life with the world.

[@ekaterinafilikova4537]

Thank you for your wonderful video showing your beautiful and peaceful life!

[@FrostFamilyFarmDE]

😍🥰 such wonderful pictures. A wonderful year for you with lots of wonderful moments.

[@suebritt6831]

I haven't seen snow in years and never the depth of snow you have in northern Sweden. It is wonderful to watch you deal with it on the screen. Your filming is excellent. Thank you for allowing us into your in the fabod.

[@wadeschwartz6281]

If you have five sons shoveling is not too bad ,,but over 60 and one man operation I love my tractor ! In all seasons snow , logging , animal bedding, building projects. Modern context require modern machines . The more primitive you live the less machines is also a way to see the discussion. Each man must make his own choice based on skills and finances,,,awesome filming segments! In the intro . Shalom

[@rickgreen9936]

Perfectly said 👍

[@maryannknox7158]

What a special treat on a Wednesday evening ✨ God Bless Your Family and keep you safe and warm

[@tammykaltreider]

Yay!!!! I was really looking forward to your next episode ✌️🤍

[@hollyhogan3530]

I cannot believe how big Ivar has gotten. 😊

[@irmibullinger1421]

So much snow! Boy and dog are happy!

[@polyglot.basketer947]

It's nice to see how much Ivar and Malva enjoy playing in the snow. An old big tractor is still a very useful tractor and replaces hard manual labor...otherwise you'd be shoveling all the time and never get to the end.

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing your journey! It inspires me to be happy with the simple things in life. I think the tractor & snow blower will save you from back strain that you may feel as you age. Cars are certainly needed in our cold climates; I’m in Alberta, Canada, where our winter has been up & down since November. Our sun sets about 4:45 pm now but is increasing sunlight hours each week. Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦🌲

[@didirossi5053]

Wow, the snow is very beautiful but it's a lot of work to remove 😮 Thank you very much for this video 🥰

[@ScreamingSardine]

Yes, the more books, the better!

[@Goodlifelady]

Thank you for the gorgeous snow! Enjoyed it sooo much and miss it here in California. At least you don’t have to worry about fires. Ivar is such a beautiful old soul. Great kid.Sending him love.

[@lindajones16]

Sometimes we need material things to make life a little easier. We only have 4 inches of snow here in Northern Wisconsin we should have a lot more than that as the crops need cover so they won't freeze out. So glad to see Evar out having so much fun 💞

[@MrJulek53]

It will fix this problem by straightening the propellers as much as possible. To do this you would have to dismantle the propeller and it will be best for you to find someone who has a flame torch to heat it up for to be straightened. Good luck, with whatever decision you make.

[@pierrefuga9862]

😊 Bravo 👏Yes. With such a life, there is a lot of physical work. But it is also health. You are always in the fresh air. You have grown many of your own products. You know what you feed your animals and birds. And it is better than in cities.. With their noise. Incomprehensible products in beautiful packaging. With dirty air. You have less stress. You are raising a healthy and cheerful boy. You are not in a hurry anywhere. Even your faces are calmer and more contented than those of city dwellers. Therefore, respect to you. We are happy for you. And we always enjoy watching your videos. It is as if we are immersed in another world. And we live in Paris. There was snow for 1 day. The whole winter was rain or ice and mud. So rejoice. Everything is known in comparison. Thank you. Good luck. May the Lord bless you ...🎉

[@paulahileman4799]

Ivar is getting so big!! I remember when he was born!!!! Ty for your videos…I enjoy so much!!

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Am a firm believer in mechanical advantage and making things simple as possible. if something can multi task and do the above it is golden

[@shelleykent5392]

Love all of your videos! So beautiful!

[@willa0704]

Thankyou for sharing your life with me, being in Australia and living in a dry hot state of South Australia we don't get snow at all, just lots of sun. From one extreme to another. But I do love watching your video on cold and snow. Love watching your son and dog play, it looked like so much fun. ❤❤❤

[@emmaavauntie]

Hello Tove, Mathias & Ivar; Canadian here, so no stranger to 3 or more days of snow. I don't think there is an either/or, black or white issue with how to handle snow. You do whatever works for you, your conditions, your health, the size of your property , etc. . I, like you, love to shovel areas that aren't easily accessible by machine, or just because it won't take long to look after. (There is a real beauty in doing this...meditative, I would say.) The larger swaths of trails, and clearing for sheep, driving, etc., would be another thing. I've shovelled snow all my life, and don't mind it, but I am one human against enormous elements...where possible, use what is necessary. This way, you have time to feed your chickens, sheep, feed yourselves, and let's not forget, to enjoy books, music, each other, and all the other simple pleasures of life. You have nothing to prove, do as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, and most of all, enjoy your life. Love to all of you!

[@JulieCrawford-l8r]

We got a day and half of freezing rain and then about 7 inches of snow on top the next day. It has been harder digging out than when we have had 23 inches in the past. It has definitely been cold also. We haven't got below 0 Fahrenheit yet, though. I love the snow but also look forward to spring ... It is always wonderful to see you tackling the chores and taking care of the animals!❤ Ivar is growing up!❤

[@WendyPerrins]

It is great to watch someone else work. 😂 I was born and live in a tropical climate so I know nothing about removing snow. I’m 74 years old and as I hate the cold I have never wanted to go and even holiday in the snow. It’s nice to look at though but having to wear all that clothing and still feel the cold I’m glad I have never had to contend with that type of climate. I am sitting in my house in shorts and a tshirt with the fan blowing on me at the moment. I happy with where I live and I’m glad to watch you working and playing in the snow.

[@FScott-m1n]

8:57 Nuthatch! One of my very favorite-most birds!

[@marygreer2204]

I agree, you can't have too many books. I really enjoy your videos. You such a great family. ❤

[@carolynspaulding6322]

So good to see and hear from you takes me back to my child hood just shovels back then.

[@WoodwindSpirit]

Wow, I haven't watched your videos since approx one year, and I am amazed at how big Ivar has become. Wonderful video! ❤️🙏

[@logoseven3365]

Can you list the brand/company and model of your snow blower. There are so many free sites for equipment manuals. Even in the States we have collectors of European farm equipment.

[@kunsang36963]

May I suggest that you try fixing your snowblower in the summer!!! Interesting... me in Québec, Canada, I'm expecting after Sunday to have super freezing temperature (-20C day & -27 C night in Montréal "city" so much colder in the countryside) while your temperature will rise... The polar vortex is playing seesaw between America and Europe!!!!🤪 I suggest that both solutions are good... at adequate moments! When you see that there will be several days of heavy snow and then sun for a while, do the minimum with shovel and the big machine at the end... it is worth only if it does not know heavily afterwards... Have to check the weather media closely for that. Little snow, little shovel big snow big machine... You are so far that you need a big one for "emergencies" but you can minimize the use. I admire your courage and determination as a family! 👌🙏💖 ps Tuva, you are perfectly right!!! easier to see than do 🤪😅

[@shirleygardner5483]

Blessing to you and your family in the New Year!

[@Dana-sn4js]

What a beautiful video! Ivar and Malva are so happy in the snow.My kids would love it too. Here in northern Germany there hasn't been much snow this winter.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@vanessa00000]

What a Shamm it can be heard in French... Thank's very much for sharing 🎉😊

[@kasiamilarski9494]

Lovely winter Balance Books always welcome 😊

[@grazynaw.7924]

Zima jest ładna jak ma się ciepło w domu.....ja Wam nie zazdroszczę ani ilości śniegu i wielkich mrozów, ani warunków w jakich już tak długo mieszkacie. Wiem coś o odśnieżaniu i paleniu kiedyś w piecach, ale teraz już nie musze tego robić. Trudne wybraliście sobie życie, ale jak jesteście zadowoleni , to jest ważne. Pozdrawiam też z zimowej Polski i ze śniegiem.❄❄❄❄

[@Cmoongoddess]

The fewer the machines, the less chance of things breaking down, but more physical effort is required...bottom line, when you have a large area to clear, machines are a blessing💜

[@margaretbrand5120]

This was such a lovely video to watch…. I just LOVE snow and only see it in videos or pictures.. We don’t have snow in South~Africa where we stay..❤

[@eyeamen]

I do feel that if the blades in the snowblower were straight then you'd be able to use both sides. I imagine that whoever had it before you modified it to suit their needs. Probably after hitting some rocks too :-) As someone who has injured their back doing tree care, I think it is essential to think about having those tools to make you life a little easier before you really need them. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to shovel snow and chop wood, but I wish I would have brought in some tools to help me with those tasks before I couldn't do either of them. I'm so excited to see you all in the new house! Seeing the scaffolding set up and all of the windows/door sealed shows me how much of a different stage you are from last year. I hope that the universe is kind to you this year and allows many days to see your projects become completed.Lots of love to you all. Seeing your videos has always put a smile on my face.

[@vickiwalker3486]

Your conversation between you two about clearing snow was wonderful. I grew up in San Diego so (sorry but…) your weather is so exotic to me! Mainly, you listen to and respect each other. I hear you expressing your snow clearing solution.

[@Eirikgonzo]

Usually I am all for shoveling with my hands and shovel, but this year I did not have time to shovel everything so i lost two greenhouses to wet snow. Wish I had machines for these rare winters with lots of wet snow in a short amount of time.

[@1BCamden]

Small shovelled paths, with high sides give you something to balance your self against if you slip. Machine clearing is labour saving after roof clearing or continuous (snow) falls. Love and best wishes, take care, I thought it was a great episode.

[@alexgosher2702]

Hi I love so much to see your simple way of living up there in the North and understand the dilemma about machines. I live in a forest in the South of France and we have some machines to upkeep here but I realize also the noise pollution they make as well as their upkeep…it is a fine balance, but yes they do help incredibly when you have a lot of work to do. I am happy to have discovered your channel recently and wish your family good wishes and blessings, enjoy all of that snow, we hardly get any where I live but we are not far from the mountains. Still, blow a little down here if you can, I love that fairytale white landscape ❤️ Love from the South of France Katrina

[@moregold]

Tools are a mixed blessing. They are great when designed properly, working well and fully functional; there is always some upkeep or maintenance required. If there are motors and gears involved, complications tend to arise. My personal preference is to utilize the right tool for the specific job at hand.

[@janwelch9311]

Beautiful way of life❤ beautiful family❤

[@helendeacon7637]

Less stuff except for books = happier living! Definitely, agree with that. Enjoy all your videos. Looking forward to coming out of summer here in Australia. Watching your snowy conditions helps me through the heat here.🤣 Thank you 😘

[@lidiafabris3944]

E’ sempre un grande piacere rivedervi auguroni per tutto ❤️👏❤️

[@carolpiirto5613]

Sending you lots of love and warmth from Florida

[@joycesharp3783]

Enjoyed seeing all that snow. We’re in Salt Lake City, Utah, and we’ve had just a couple inches in the valley. Lots in the mountains though. Ivar is so fun to watch and I’m looking forward to seeing the progress on your new home!

[@sandybear61]

You found your cap! Didn't you lose it at one point, maybe last year? Anyway, just wanted to mention how much I've always enjoyed the snow suits that Ivar has worn since he first started walking (and when he was a baby and napped out in the fresh air). I would love to be out in the cold and snow all day if I didn't get wet or frozen. Truly an outdoor life, which is so good for health!

[@Talasbuan]

I had left it at some friends place, they found it and sent it back to me :)

[@piopiopiotr]

Do you change power take-off shaft rotation direction when you want snow blower to shoot snow to the left side? Maybe it should rotate in reverse.

[@pinetree5489]

It took me a little while to come to the same question. That's what I'm thinking it is now.

[@crankycorner16]

Yikes, you win in the snow accumulation. I'm dreading our spring snow.

[@tammykaltreider]

May lambing will be wonderful!

[@francaperagine1295]

Ciao bella famiglia. Siete fantastici in tutto quello che fate vi adoro anche se non capisco quello che dite. Il vostro bambino è stupendo somiglia al mio nipotino di 5 anni .vi saluto dall Italia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolienhunfeld6788]

beautiful filming. And furthermore Sisyphus-work.... you put it right , I think, that it is about a balance. btw Ivar gets a very nice hair-colour ! thank you, for making us part of your life.

[@NinaFodale-y2e]

Si glad you have the Tractor!😍

[@pinetree5489]

Yes, the propeller should be fixed as best as possible, BUT, if it works for one side, that would not be the primary problem for the other side. I was trying to find a close up of the back of the snowblower. Obviously, the point where the snow is allowed to leave the propeller must be different for each side, but they must be equally 'efficient'(?) at throwing the snow through the chute. If that isn't proper, it could be a poor design, but that wouldn't be my first guess. I'll continue with the video and add if I can help any more. Best wishes. --- Added. At 16:28, at the lower edge of the screen, it shows the bottom entrance of that chute. It just doesn't seem to line up as it should for the snow to be thrown out at that angle. The propeller blades at that point (even without the added curvature) seem like they would be throwing the snow upwards to the top of the chute, which would be the reason for it getting packed with snow. 16:45 shows it even a bit better. I'll finish watching, but not sure if I can add any more help. Hope you understand what I'm trying to say. Best to the whole family. I'd like to buy you a new (used) one here in the states, but shipping would be a killer. 😃 Oh, see my replies also.

[@pinetree5489]

It's a bit stuck in my head about whether or not I'm being clear about what I'm trying to say. The point at which the snow can leave the circle of the propeller should be a straight line going out the shute. If not, it will not be thrown out efficiently and maybe not at all. I'll leave it at that.

[@pinetree5489]

When I look at the way in which those propeller blades are bent, they seem to be bent in the wrong direction. Is it possible that the propeller was made to go in one direction for one side and reverse for throwing the snow to the other side? I'm limited to what I can see of the machine of course.

[@pinetree5489]

Another reply ..... When the video went to looking into the chute, I assumed it was on the bad side. But obviously not because the auger is to the right. And the bends in the propeller blades look 'correct' for the good side. I guess I would still question the bad chute for the same direction of the propeller, unless it's possible (as asked) it has a reverse for the other side. Let us know manufacturer, date, model if you can find. OK, that's it. no more for now.

[@phillipgregory6517]

Jamaica here wow happy new year to you and your family that a lot of snow looks beautiful here in Jamaica it's sunny in the days but windy and chilly cold in the nights good seeing u all be warm and safe

[@Stemmaify]

I love winter and snow, but absolutely hate shoveling snow... At our houses we have a lot of slopes, and stairs and stuff though, so a snowblower would only help to a certain extent. Generally thoughI prefer to have less things and do more work myself rather than have more things or machines. It just suits me and what I like to do and prioritize!

[@megantorri1711]

Yes, you can never have too many books!❤

[@sielunvalo4366]

Snow, snow and more snow. But Ivar love`s the snow.

[@earthangel8730]

If you lived near a good public library you might not need or want so many books (especially novels). Reference books are another matter but the internet has a wealth of info too. I prefer living simply and am more at peace living that way. I do have a few luxuries (electric log splitter, old riding mower/tractor, newer Subaru vehicle, batt op chainsaw and pruners). In rural eastern Washington state USA there has been very little snow at under 3000 ft elevation. I haven't had to clear any paths or pay to have my driveway plowed yet. This is a first in over 30 years! As for living a minimalist lifestyle, less is more, in general. I try to buy only what I need and avoid clutter or collecting useless stuff.

[@clh476]

Your self sufficient lifestyle is impressive❤ videos beautiful!

[@gingermolinero8386]

As my husband and I have aged having a snowblower has allowed us to remain self sufficient removing snow we would be unable to shovel on our own

[@Woeschhuesli]

LOL yes, books are definitely a natural law!!! 😊

[@annarajniakova8231]

beautifull winter!

[@hiddenhollowcottage-xx]

I'm in total agreement about the books! 😉

[@sedumplant]

As long as you are younger and strong, you can use shovels, but as you say, the narrow pathways you create could feel caustrophobic! Thank you for the video! Love to keep up with how you are doing!

[@cathycharron-folsom4504]

The can be used year around which makes it valuable.

[@Nate1975]

It’s an interesting question about snow shovelling. It’s a good workout outside and satisfying, but hard work. May be it’s not about this or that but adding more hours/people to the task with a shovel? Convenience does come into it, even for you guys 😂 with other tools and machinery. Hard for people to judge when we don’t live it day-to-day. On the other hand why make life harder when it can be easier and quicker, right?

[@sem1354]

Thanks for shering,.... we in Vienna had snow yesterday to,.... 1cm 😂.

[@carolpiirto5613]

Oops I was sending warmth from Florida. My bad. Too much warmth in the winter is not good for you. Love warmth to you

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

God’s Blessings ❤️🙏❤️ Stay safe and warm!

[@quitelegend1]

i wish i could visit Sweden in one day :) I followed your channel for many years now :)

[@cathycharron-folsom4504]

I am 78 and I have it blowed when more than 4 inches but I shovel snow for several hours or more even with plowing.

[@ilzitek2419]

I love your videos. ❤❤❤❤❤Malva and Ivar = friends.

[@troyboyd3100]

You should absolutely take that impeller/fan off and repair it. Not a huge job for someone with a welder and some basic tools. Look at a newer version, or try to find the original paperwork/manual online, or at the dealership. That way you can see what shape they should be. A new chute for the good side should also be easy to make. I suppose you could even make one out of wood. Your place is looking fantastic! The tractor really is a game changer. I can't imagine being without one.

[@AgnetaK-r3m]

Hej. Kollar er ibland. Hänger inte med. Bygger ni 2 nya byggnader? Hälsningar från Östergötland.

[@garykuiken6191]

At 4pm today it's 3C, tomorrow it's going down to between minus 20 to 30 C degrees . Crazy weather.

[@Wicked6975]

It's better to have labor saving "things". That Massey Ferguson will serve you well as it has the previous owners over the past 50+ years. As for the 3-point mounted snowblower, that impeller fix is something to be saved for when the spring or summer rolls around.

[@claudiam.esoteristamaestro5258]

🙂 Thanks and regards

[@Geoudemen]

We like to have some snow in the north of the Netherlands

[@kathleenmead9259]

Happy new year!

[@rolandvasquezguzman9083]

last Winter i shoveld my driveway of about 400m to the main road to get to town by car. But this year i bought a snowblower to connect to my little tractor i use to get firewood from the forest and i wont miss it anymore it makes my daily routine so much easyer. Did you do episodes also in swedish or only in english? Greetings from northern Sweden

[@annemariemoormann996]

Books=good. Cables? Not so much. All the wires in my house are very annoying. Some days (mostly vacuuming days) I want to throw all my wired equipment out and just knit and read and have tea in silence and candlelight.

[@StevenLietaer-f3g]

good question. I live more than 20 years in the north witch of 11 years in Sweden and still remoove the snow with a simple shovel. I live in Lapland. I refuse to buy a tractor because its like you questioned, is it worth to buy this equipement because if you have not a lot of money and must rely on a old, used tractor than you get probably more work maintaining that tractor, if you cant do it yourself it costs a hell of a lot of money to let it repair. So i still shovel, and have to drive away from my property by snowmobile to reach my car 2.5 km further on the public gravel road.

[@Scotty7268]

Do I see some work on building more structures? I think I missed that. When will you start work again on the new house? Is that only for much warmer weather?

[@SwedishWoodlandStories]

And today, it is all ice and water 😮‍💨

[@ralfsmart2962]

I will agree that more books, the better. I will also say that books are tools. Thus the more tools the better. However, I wouldn't split wood for the fireplace with a book. ;)