Storm Debi hits our derelict farm in Ireland. Episode 14

[@derekcrowe2886]

Who farted at 2 minutes in? Made ma laugh out. Enjoying the videos guys, can’t get more real than this.

[@theirishhomestead]

Ha ha, the first person to mention it! It was 100% Sam 😉🤣

[@Lifesgood427]

Roof is looking good, that storm reeked havoc on you, nobody hurt which is a big +, your gradually getting there, it will be a lovely place when your done, every step is closer to the dream, good luck!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much for the positivity ✨️

[@andrearathbun]

I’m glad you are all ok. Terrible storm.

[@theirishhomestead]

It was! I'm dreading the next one. I'll be worried sick about the hens & Toby! 🫣

[@jaymurtagh]

Well done folks you got a lot done , after Debi left her trail of destruction. Scary stuff.The static will be so much more warm and comfy. When it's fully framed in. Hopefully you will have no more flexing walls after that. Fingers crossed we get no more big storms like that again for the rest of the winter. Glad you're all safe. Love seeing the kittens getting up to mischief outside. ❤.

[@vibrationsofhealinglove]

Glad you are safe and hopefully you can get the static framed in safely slat roof and drain piping to remove excess water to hopefully avoid bulging roof hopefully you got full flue sorted and also got some way of piping heat into the bedrooms - hopefully you will find good neighbours who will lend their hands and their advice/wisdom to you in helping you settle in and become absolute successes in your life here despite my own hatred for my homeland ireland

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes we are cosy & and warm, and that makes a huge difference to your mindset. I will definitely be happier once the cladding is done. No more bending in walls hopefully.

[@vibrationsofhealinglove]

@@theirishhomestead some obvious muslim commented re muslim britain - tells me it's probably one of those extremists who think they have won ownership of the uk

[@frankmchale6916]

I'm only catching up with ye now at the minute, I'm just on the morning after storm Debbie, that tree that fell over an pulled up all its roots,if you cut off the tree from the base,the base should fall back into its original place,be careful if that's what ya do.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much. The tree did exactly that! It's now just a big raised stump. In this weekends video you will see us start to clear up after storm Debi. Only just found the time after getting the caravan cladded. Thanks for commenting. 👍

[@jbradbury2]

That must have been a powerful storm! Plenty of logs from those trees. Love the sound of Father Christmas...soo much better than santa 😅 What a great place to ride a go kart!

[@theirishhomestead]

Father Christmas is going to struggle getting a go-kart down the chimney! 🤣

[@rjandy2]

Sam appears to be in his element, building, repairing and taking on whatever challenges comes his way. He definitely deserves his own "Man Cave" in the end.

[@theirishhomestead]

There us definitely a man cave & a motorbike on the cards.

[@dannab3660]

Hello, I recently found your Irish Homestead videos so I am catching up on them and I am just now watching this one. I have Irish in my blood and I have always been interested in what it's like to live there. I like watching the work being done and all of the improvements your family has made to your Irish Homestead property. There is a lot of hard work to be done and it is facinating, for sure! Question tho...didn't you know that storm Debi was coming? I live here in SW Louisiana, USA and we know when a storm/hurricane is coming at least a week in advance and we know to bring everything inside and/or secure anything left outside to prevent it from being blown away or damaged. I was wondering about that...I guess you will be watching and better prepared for the next storm, right? 🤷‍♀️ I wanted to mention that I REALLY enjoyed the parts when the video is sped up and we see actual work being done instead of yall just telling us about it afterwards. That is so interesting to actually see it, in my opinion. I understand you guys are out there and probably feel like you need someone to talk to (which is understandable, of course) but I am here to see the work being done and less interested in all the talking. Maybe we can get some videos where you just set the camera down and film the actual work being done and leave most of the talking for some other videos? Please don't take what I am saying as rude or unkind, I certainly do not intend for it to be that way. I just had a couple of questions/suggestions and it is your page and ultimately totally up to you how you do your videos... So, I love the kitties and I can't wait to see what other animals you get and to see all of the progress you make on your Irish Homestead. I am sure it feels good to have a home base in such a beautiful area. I personally love the cold and dark rainy weather, so I'm sure I would love it there. 🙂 Anyway, I hope you sell that vehicle soon so yall can get started on the house and get that finished where you can truly feel settled. It's going to be beautiful! Good luck, I'll be watching! 😉

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks for that. Hopefully if you have watched all the videos after you will see we start to do more work less chat. That being said some people like the chat so we try to balance it out. Plus without the chat we get tonnes of questions! The storm was worse than predicted. Yes we knew it was coming but hit harder than the forecasters thought it would.

[@TheDaf95xf]

I really felt for you all when that storm ⛈️ hit 😢 Sam is your guardian angel 👼 making sure you’re all safe 👍🏻 Loved how your children helped pick up the mess and trampoline Bec 🤩 What great values they’ll have 😊 lovin this channel guys 😍 xx

[@theirishhomestead]

That storm was really bad! Quote scary at times. All ok now but a shame to lose 2 trees and the hayloft. Thanks. ♥️

[@LynnEyres]

We absolutely love watching Irish Homestead above all other KZbin productions. How Sam remains so positive is amazing. Thankyou and take care. Paul & Lynn- Staffs

[@theirishhomestead]

So nice of you thank you. We really appreciate it. Makes all the effort worthwhile. ❤️

[@MumandDadto10]

I'm so glad you are all safe. You always get so much done, but this vlog even more so xx

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. Much appreciated. 👍❤️

[@Andrea-w8g3e]

I am so sorry to see Sam's hard work ruined. Its typical that good tree came down😢 we have had so many trees down in the past few storms. But keep the moral up, although it's hard to. As long as you are safe is all that matters. Your wee boy has taken a stretch looks quite tall now.

[@theirishhomestead]

I know the best tree on the land! Ffs Debi! 🤣 It's all the work, fresh air and food making him grow quick.

[@Andrea-w8g3e]

@@theirishhomestead 🙄🤨. I'm sure you will find something to put in it's place.

[@DebraCarey-h5t]

You all remained relatively calm there at the first. I'd have been under the bed screaming or crying.

[@theirishhomestead]

Euan was anxious! He did not like it! I have to admit we did all move into our bedroom at one point as we were worried the windows may blow in! 🫣

[@barneygoddard6421]

You have to be strong to keep going, but all appear to handle it well. God bless

[@lovedevora7604]

You’re doing an admirable job! Following from NI...love the positivity ❤️

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much!! 💓

[@myownlittlehouse471]

You all have such upbeat, positive attitudes, even after such a storm! Those must've been some winds! I'm glad the trampoline was okay, and the solar panels. A lot to be thankful for!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much. Yes we have a lot to be thankful for. I shed a few tears on my walk today thinking how lucky we are to live here. Its so beautiful.

[@annaking9213]

10 months ago. Seeing the damage the storm done, wow. Binge watching.

[@yvonnethorpe5224]

You have definitely got a lot done this week. Your hard work is definitely reaping rewards. Loved watching the kittens running around after you all as you went to collect the trampoline😂 Those fallen trees will definitely be a great source of fuel for you once dried. Loved watching your progress and positivity this week. Storm Debi May have tried to knock you down but delighted to see you all bounce back up agai in defiance😀👍

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks Yvonne. Glad your enjoying it. I hadn't even realised the kitten's followed us until we were walking back...the little monkeys! 🤣

[@paulafinn8005]

Well done u all it must have been scarey in that wind in the static but you've just got stuck in and moved forwards after it ur doing great xx

[@theirishhomestead]

It was scary at one point, especially with the walls moving! We moved into our bedroom which doesn't have any windows or walls against the West. It's bad again tonight! 🫣

[@paulafinn8005]

@@theirishhomestead don't envy u my sister lived a static while she and her hubby converted an old blacksmiths in Wales the winters were real bad good luck hope its not to bad to nite xxx

[@chisamosa]

Just found you the other day so I’ll be binge watching. We always say “that’ll do pig” 😂

[@sundersquare]

its usually a good idea to put the compost in the middle of the property or close to (but away from the house of course) as it minimises the amount of work you have to do when you're bringing it around

[@mosbysmen]

good job , do something every day and you will reach your goal

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks, we do try even when the weather is not good. The wind is the worst to contend with, and it's very bad again. The walla are moving as I type! 🫣

[@iainhughes8110]

I'm really enjoying watching your progress. Also, just wanted to say how perfect your choice of accompanying music is. Thank you very much, and keep up the good work!😊👍

[@theirishhomestead]

Glad you enjoy it! I do think a lot about the music. 😁

[@victoriaburkhardt9974]

Good on you. Thanks for the video.

[@blueviking8216]

Some storm at least you’re not daunted by it 👍

[@marionmounsey4737]

You guys are great, love that your not defeated, positive mindset is showing ❤️wishing you all the luck in the world ❤️🙌xx

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much!! We are trying to always stay positive. ❤️

[@iainhughes8110]

Can I make a suggestion? Swap the chicken wire in the compost box for some of the old tin sheeting. You will find it much easier to empty again when it is full of matured compost.

[@Freeda735]

Make it rat proof. They will have a feast otherwise.

[@theirishhomestead]

Perhaps your right...although that will make all mine & Euans' efforts pointless! Oh well! 🤣

[@Freeda735]

@@theirishhomestead We used welded square mesh. It is mink proof and pretty rat proof also. Better to line the compost bin before you begin filling it. I speak from experience. We spent nearly 10 years in Mayo - restored a 3 room and built polytunnels and a big greenhouse. Wishing you the best of luck with your plans.

[@iainhughes8110]

@@theirishhomestead I hope my suggestion hasn't offended?! Not my intention at all! I think you ALL are doing BRILLIANTLY! It really was, just a suggestion.😟♥️

[@ingridbrowne6083]

not at all, chicken wire and pallets are perfect. Nothing in the countryside is ratproof, that's why we have kitty kats! The roof looks fab, another week or so it will be done. Good job getting the trampoline back, years ago mine had to be retrieved from my neighbours kitchen window. That was an embarrassing and awkward 20 minutes £££. One of the first thing your very kind husband said was 'That other people in the area might need help'. I know things seem difficult right now but I hope the appreciatiation and love I can see in the comments, helps you hang in there.@@theirishhomestead

[@heenanyou]

I throw my compost directly on the garden area, summer or winter. People laugh at me, but it disappears into the ground within a few weeks, seems to add nourishment, and I don't have to shovel it into a wheelbarrow later.

[@_alienblood]

Irelands winters can be tough and need to be endured, but the summer time is when Ireland becomes magical.

[@theirishhomestead]

We saw that when we arrived in July. The place was just beautiful and a haven to wake up to every day. ❤️

[@jodiebelton625]

Glad you were safe.

[@creekyknee]

Gabriel was right. Euan is a wonderful young man. Offering to help his Dad clear up after the storm and then with his sister (and the cats!) helping to retrieve the trampoline. I hope that Santa delivered on the Go-Kart !

[@theirishhomestead]

Ahh he is a great help, to be honest. We did buy him a second hand go kart but on Christmas day it was too small for him! Sadly we just couldn't get a bigger one in our price range. He is waiting for a "proper" quad bike now 🤣

[@caffhan]

We were up in the North of Ireland and it was crazy wild. But not as bad as you guys got. Glad you're all OK 👍

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. Fingers crossed we dint get anything stronger anytime soon. Need the static finished first! 😫

[@monicateeling810]

I reckon there nothing can keep your spirits down. You are the most positive happy family and good things are definitely coming your way. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅

[@theirishhomestead]

Aww, Monica, that's so kind of you. I really hope so, although I already feel we are the luckiest people getting to live here. ❤️

[@philippeplastre2290]

Nous avons également été touché par la tempête CIARAN fin octobre en Bretagne, je comprends tellement la tristesse que cela procure

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes those storms are so severe & damaging. It worries me for the next ones.

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Enjoyed

[@barriegannon]

Videos are getting better and better, stay positive guys!😊

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much Barrie. I'm learning with editing all the time. Glad your enjoying them.

[@iforwilliams2509]

Well done sorting problems. As far as I'm aware, there are no moles in Ireland, someone may correct me. Lovely place to bring up a family, wise move, keep at it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇨🇮

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks, yes we have been reliably informed there are no moles in Ireland! Just rushes to ruin your fields 😉🤣

[@MauraMoloney]

Im glad that you areokayafter Storm Debi. Be careful of the rusty corrugated iron.You all are so positive Well done😊

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks, yes, I am concerned about the tin lying on the ground. We need walkways, though, especially for the kids to access the rope swing. Hopefully, the stones we added will prevent them from flying off again. But if I can find a better solution, they will be gone!

[@jameskyle380]

Good progress on the roof. Glad that it wasn't a stronger storm. Nice to see you all getting on with it. My Grandparents bought a remote cottage in Herefordshire in the 90's up a mile long track with no services except a phone line strung along the hedge. Me and my twin Sister aged 10 lived with our 60 year old Grandparents and moved to the Cottage on the Hill. We bought a Subaru Bratt 4x4 pickup and later a 1600 & 1800cc Subaru. 4x4 estate. We camped in the cottage, sink unit out the front. Had a grant for Kitchen, bedroom and bathroom 2 story block extension. Cottage was limestone. Waited a year for wayleaves/ permissions for electricity, transformer over 2 fields, wood, orchard and up our garden. In meantime using dreadfully unreliable Lister 14kva generator that took 3x 4wd to get it up there! Water was a borehole 273feet by a chap called Mr Morgan. Electricity finally connected after a year and 8k cost! 1600CC Subaru builders burnt out the clutch and Grandparents skint and it was scrapped. Used the 1800cc one with hi/lo ratio and builders hired a 4x4 thwaites dump truck. As an 11-15 year old it was a fantastic place to live with wild deer, sheep, badgers, foxes, red kite. Could walk for hours and not see anyone. hill fort, Fishpool valley and lime kilns. All owned by the lady of the Manor. There is a derelict tin roofed stone cottage further up the track and would love to buy it but falling down. No idea who owns it but expect price to be around 200k so unaffordable. We lived there for 4 years and when sold had to pay a proportion of the grant back.. Bought for 30k, sold for 85k. The people we sold it to still own and live there and love it. Moved from such remoteness to a grade 2 listed double fronted Georgian townhouse in Harborne Birmingham. Then Porthleven, Cornwall. Near Villedieu-Les-Poeles, France,. County Kerry and now back to the UK. I live on a narrowboat.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you for sharing your story. I really hope my kids look back on growing up in a rural place as fondly as you do. ❤️

[@lizschultz1]

Wow! That was some storm! Glad everything's almost back to normal - such is life on the land!! Re: your compost bin - best to take out the flooring and have it sitting directly on the ground so that the contents are connected with the soil life below. Pretty sure there's plenty of worms in your soil - in winter they retreat deep down into their burrows where the soil is warmer and drier. Once the weather's better, if you want to encourage more soil life, just mulch the surface of your ground - leaves, straw, compost - pretty much anything that was once a plant - the worms, fungi and microbes will deal with it as soon as it starts to break down, and feed the soil. Best of luck!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much. Yes, someone else has mentioned let it sit on the soil. We also apparently should put a roof on it so a few adaptions needed. 👍

[@lizschultz1]

@@theirishhomestead yes, definitely a roof in beautiful rainy Ireland!

[@doniehurley7634]

You should put some straw at the bottom of that recycling pen it really helps

[@theirishhomestead]

Ooh OK I'll source some thanks. 👍

[@judiehavard4903]

I know how devasting it is to see your work torn up in just one nights storm. But...now you know what to plan for in your future. Storms like that don't come often. But now you know just how strong you need to build things. To prevent future damage. These things are always a learning situation. Bad as they seem. The trampolines are usually the first to fly. Turn them upside down for storms and put something very heavy on top and chain to a tree.😊

[@theirishhomestead]

Big lessons learned. We really hadn't anticipated it being so bad. To be fair Met Eireann hadn't forcast it as hitting us at all. It came as quite the shock at 5am!

[@letacarr6121]

You poor things! But I really like your channel! What a lovely family

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you that's really lovely of you. 🥰

[@carolefranks5489]

Blimey....that gives another dimension to 'if the caravan's rockin'..... and not in a good way! Good to see that the roof is nearly done now. You all deserve a snug night in with a tasty curry and watching 'Babe' with the kids.

[@theirishhomestead]

Ahh, I love that film! 🤣 Oh and love the pun! 😉

[@annjarvis9300]

Awwwww so very sorry on all Sam’s hard work but he soon put it right has he could well done to you and the lad doing the meshing you will soon have some compost going ready for spring you all tc now thinking of you the oldies 👍🤗👍🤗👍🤗👍🤗

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much, oldies! Love your weekly support & kind comments. ❤️

[@duncancremin1708]

I’m delighted that dodgy lintel is down. Those give no warning before letting go and, unlike brick/block walls, rubble walls keep falling until there’s nothing left to fall. All that stone you shifted could decide it wants to come down just as one of you is stepping through the doorway underneath it. Having it gone is a huge relief. Some people insist you should replace them with wooden ones again, because that will accommodate the movement in the rubble walls, but I think I prefer a reinforced concrete one, when I see what’s sitting on it and how easily it moves, if the lintel gives way. I’m probably going to install a reinforced concrete beam around my whole house, at wall plate level, too. That’ll give me a familiar base to build the roof on. Great progress, despite the setback. Well done.

[@theirishhomestead]

Hi Duncan. Yes think Sam has concrete ones in mind. He is definitely happier with it down! It was very dodgy. 😳

[@aliceskewthorpe8991]

Love the WIP projects atm... Showing incredible vision for the future... Looking forward to the next one... Blessings to all ❤❤❤

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. Really kind of you to say. ❤️

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

Yikes...those were fierce winds! Glad that you are all safe! Trampolines have a mind of their own in strong winds. Glad the solar panels were not damaged. Wow, that lintel gone...that was one heck of a storm! We are binge watching your channel as we just discovered it.....such a great prooerty with terrific potential! Cheers to you all from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much for the support, we are so pleased you're enjoying the videos. Makes all the effort worthwhile hearing this. ❤️

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

@@theirishhomestead you're most welcome!! 🫶

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

God love you all! Keep on keeping on m'dears. 💝

[@theirishhomestead]

Always! ❤️❤️

[@michelledawtrey193]

I love Sam’s positivity! I’m glad I’ve watched Coronation Street for so long and I can understand his accent and slangs lol. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@theirishhomestead]

Ha ha yes he does have fondness for quirky Northern sayings!

[@petebartlett2229]

You all work so hard,as a family. Well done

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. It's important to us the kids are involved in everything here.

[@eddyflanagan8867]

I was wrong fifty thousand at least by Christmas well done love your videos 😊😊😊

[@theirishhomestead]

May be pushing it a bit there! 🤣

[@tonemc6047]

That corrugated metal sheeting is deadly ,it chopped a solid wood parasol in half in our garden during storm Orphelia a few years ago.

[@theirishhomestead]

I do keep thinking we shouldn't have it as walkways. I also slipped badly on it the other day. It needs to be stuck down or got rid of, I think.

[@Tisbigs]

Great video, as always, guys. The roof is coming on great.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you, hopefully finished soon if this wind will just clear off! 🤣

[@missglenellen]

So sorry for that mess.... but you're right, it could have been worse. I read a few days ago that meteorologists think that this winter we will have more of those storms (as the sea is too warm). Today it's very windy, almost stormy here in West Cork.

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes, it was bad here, too, last night. The weather has been bad this year, hasn't it.

[@susanjackson1307]

Hi there, another video showing how determination and hard work can achieve great things. Well done to you all... I love watching the progress made each week. Thanks for sharing with us ....

[@theirishhomestead]

Our pleasure! Glad your enjoying watching us. Thank you. 😊

[@barrywood5357]

With cake you have a base with icing you have decoration with a log burner you have heat with labour and funds you have the ability to move forward. keep cooking keep safe remember we,re watching

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks Barry. I went on a walk today and got teary at how lucky I feel to live here. The wind is annoying, but we just puck ourselves up and carry on. 🇮🇪👍❤️

[@JcUDE]

Blessings that y'all are all safe. Things can be fixed and replaced. It is also a blessing that you are learning the land with weather events. It's a really good thing to learn the land so you can plan what to do in the future.

[@theirishhomestead]

I have a feeling lots of hard lessons will be learnt before the house is finished. It's all very worth it, though. ❤️

[@Gardengirl4]

You are very brave, taking on such a big project, but I am envious, your homestead looks idyllic to me, and you are dealing with extreme weather, if you can make it through till the spring and summer, life can only get better, best wishes to you all, looking forward to the next video.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. It is the beauty & peace here that keeps us going on the difficult days. ❤️

[@Gardengirl4]

@@theirishhomestead so worth it.

[@dympnanightingale5627]

You guys are super and really positive in the midst of Irish weather and numerous challenges. Fair play. Love your videos xx

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊 We do try not to moan too much 🤣❤️

[@farrellfamilyadventures9719]

That was scary seeing the caravan walls moving g I would of been ......myself. youve done so well to bounce back well done all of you. Love the work your doing and your videos are a great watch keep them coming. X

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes it was frightening. I wasn't sure if the camera did it justice. At least we didn't end up with a Wizard of Oz situation! 🤣 Glad your enjoying our videos. ❤️

[@buskerjames]

Wow what a storm, glad your all safe, regards from Calgary Canada

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much

[@floppyhoop]

Loving your vids keep it up! fyi just like snakes there are no moles in Ireland

[@theirishhomestead]

🤣🤣 thanks for letting us know. 👍

[@brigidteehan6414]

Love your channel. It’s grounded in the struggle and joys of taking action to make your vision real. Hearts, heads and hands. What a great childhood experience too. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you appreciate us being honest and just filming our lives here. No frills, for sure! 🤣👍

[@WestCorkWander]

great job on the compost, we gotta do that! The old beams from the barn is real good quality wood. I used mine from our barn to make our ground mount solar array 👍

[@theirishhomestead]

Yeah we need to do something good with that wood! 🤣

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

Well I have to say well done Sam, you have a wonderful fire for all the family to keep warm and not damp anymore and now after the major storm you haven’t given up either of you. You have carried on with the roof and your new compost bin. Great stuff guys. I really hope you don’t get too many of these dreadful storms that can come our way. Keep strong and keep going. Much love 🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks Deirdre he is amazing isn't he. Honestly no idea how we would do without him. Roof will hopefully be finished soon. He just can't sit still. It always feels great working on your own home .❤️

[@clarelove3738]

Good job. Even if it seems insignificant, you should film more of your processes, i think people love to see all the little steps in the journey. A year from now you can do a time-lapse of your progress. The compost bin can be lined with cardboard from packaging, or pick it up from stores who are glad to be rid of it. It insulates and makes stuff break down faster. And since you get tonnes of rain, use a pallet to make a lid - you don't want sodden compost. You should plan steps: your woodstore is needed, then make a shelter where all your supplies will be dry, so when you have the cash you can buy in bulk to get better prices. And maybe sometime you can do a meitheal - group of friends to do a big work day. And film everything. You'll get more views - and more much income needed from KZbin. Good luck

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you Clare. Some great advice there. We sometimes forget to film, I think it's because it's still so new to us! The cardboard suggestion is great. In fact I hope to do the no dig beds with cardboard next year. 👍

[@Sandymac-72]

Great video ..and yes the Irish weather can be horrible but once you have the mobile home winterised things it will be cosier..❤

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. It already is feeling much more cosy. 👍

[@jwestrik9308]

That was a bit of a blow.. Regarding worms, yeah, I have the same on my farmhouse in co Mayo. hardly any worms. I don't bother with contructing compost bins anymore. These pallets rot in 1 year. I just located a good place out of sight and keep dumping it there. It turns into compost just like that. And, yeah, it is the place where the worms are.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks for this. Glad to hear the no frills approach works well. Gives me hope x

[@blupoppy608]

love your channel, love seeing the animals as well...what a great adventure, beautiful surroundings...thanks for posting

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks for watching! Glad your enjoying it. ❤️

[@derekread8220]

I don't know if you have considered it but a skirt around the static would be beneficial as it stops the draft beneath the floor. I've seen this done with insulation board but OSB would work also to block the flow of air.

[@theirishhomestead]

We are going to be cladding the static in live edge timber down to the ground. Hopefully that will help.

[@JcUDE]

Don't put the compost post close to the house due to it attracts rats and critters. Great job on the roof.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks a few people have said that. I think we will move it further away. Thanks.

[@jenh9252]

I love the new intro, it is just perfect

[@theirishhomestead]

Aww, thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Was a bit self concious about it, but wanted to give an intro. X

[@kategreen-adarkcarnival6747]

Oh! bless all! Awesome positivity though and just cracking on with jobs to be done! x

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. We definitely had to put on our positive pants that day.

[@kategreen-adarkcarnival6747]

@@theirishhomestead No doubt there will be other days when you need them!!! Kx

[@chamqual6480]

You won't get any worms with the ground that wet all the time. They would drown.

[@theirishhomestead]

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[@MarieThomas-t4b]

Hiiiii, im loving watching your updates. I met Sam on one of the Sunday fellowship walks when you still lived in your house and I enjoyed hearing about the plans to sell up and set off on your adventure! Well done to you all, absolutely inspirational xxx

[@theirishhomestead]

Aww, hi & thanks for watching. We are glad you enjoy following us on this crazy adventure. 🤪

[@alejaelizalde]

Good to see you are all OK after the storm. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope the best for you all. Cheers rfom sothern México

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks for watching us from Mexico! 🇲🇽

[@patobrien6364]

probably not the worst thing to endure ? all systems got a good test, and not much worse weather can hit you at this stage ?!! positives for the future 👏👏😎

[@theirishhomestead]

It was a great way to learn what will cope in strong winds and what won't....ie a trampoline!

[@colettelavery7452]

Great to see you back to working on getting the static roof recovered so quickly. All your hard work and money blown about. Thank God the family are all safe.I am sure your stove has made a massive difference to your lives.Nice and warm and cosy.Please take care and mind yourselves. Love your videos ❤

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes, it's really frustrating, but it's all sorted now. Luckily, Sam is handy and got it all repaired for just the cost of a few extra battens. Thanks so much for supporting us. ❤️

[@truth3358]

I feel your pain….i tell you what I bet Sam’s glad he put that frame around the static that wood has helped that static stay in place We live in the south and we leave nothing in our grounds that can move after September every year. Get the lad a QUAD bike lol

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes it was a relief we didn't blow over! I think he wished he had got the roof on straight away after the insulation but hey ho you live and learn. It all got sorted in the end. We do need to be more on the ball with battening down the hatches for sure Hmm quad bike would be good but a bit too expensive as of course Isabella will want one too! 🤣

[@sallywatton2580]

food scrap compost piles can be a rat attraction . but so glad to see you arent too down and you are taking things in your stride xxx

[@theirishhomestead]

Hopefully the kittens will play their role there. 🤞 Yes we are cracking on and thankful for everything we have. Xx

[@michelledavies1184]

Hi I'm so glad you are all OK after the storm iv done my compost bin the same way but the only difference it iv put a membrane at the bottom to help with the heat to break down the greens and waste I hope this helps

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks Michelle thats a good idea. Will do that next time 👍

[@TheRogerie]

Done the same as you in normandy france.wouldnt have bothered with the caravan,would have mase the stone barn as my temp home

[@theirishhomestead]

If it were just Sam & I, then fine, but with 2 kids, we home educate they needed somewhere safe & warm straight away.

[@Cauin450]

It would be a very good idea to found out first which way the prevailing wind blows. The last thing you want is the smell of a compost heap blowing straight at your static.

[@theirishhomestead]

We knew it was from the West but we had limited options where to place it to allow for deliveries and materials to be stored.

[@greenbackgreenhorn]

Wow! What a tough few days...here in Tennessee we say "Bless Your Heart" a lot. You can say it sarcastically or when you really have concern and care for people. In this case, I am saying it with real concern and care lol! I love that you guys have remained positive during this mess and good job on getting the static covered. Someday you guys will look back and have some crazy stories and memories!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much. I hope one day the kids can show their kids these videos and laugh at our antics and mistakes getting this place up and running! 🤣

[@geoffknight7322]

Wow, that was a tough week for you all, great to see you getting through it safely and remaining so positive, the weather patterns are shifting, as others have said, use the barns to store all loose stuff to keep yourself safe and reduce the amount of tidying up after the winds.

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes, thank goodness for the house & barn. It's been great to have somewhere safe & dry for all our stuff. We are really lucky here & are very grateful. 💖

[@neutonrenda2303]

It's amazing how much it's changed already. Loads of hard work done.👍❤

[@theirishhomestead]

I can't wait for summer to see it in full bloom again!

[@terryevans5476]

Look forward to following your path to an off-grid life. Best wishes from Cornwall

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much. 💓

[@phantorizer]

Fair play lads! keep going

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks, will do! 👍

[@melissareid640]

thank goodness you are all safe.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@yvonneboerema2782]

If you make 2 compost thingies😂 you can turn your compost easy and it wil compost faster, i have 3 ,1 readdy to use 1 half way and a new one work very well and for a new garden you need lots and you wil have losts to put on. There wil be mouse and rats so not to close to where you live and you do smel a compost heap

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks for the advice. We do plan on having 3 eventually, but until we get the house done & the drainage put in, we are not 100% sure where it will be sited permanently. One will do for now as a start and yes lots of critters will come. I just hope the cats keep them under control. 🤞

[@neutonrenda2303]

What a nightmare, thank goodness it was minimal damage. That tree on the old shed could have been one of the buildings. Love the use of your temporary pathways, saves a load of muddy boots.👍❤

[@theirishhomestead]

It really does save muddy wellies but....its blooming slippy on cold mornings as I found out yesterday when I went flying and landed on my bum whilst trying to fill the bird table! The seed went everywhere! I now have a bruised derriere! 🤣

[@jacksg1809]

Bless u all ...new sub here ...im in Devon and in my shepherds hut having fun with these storms ...looking fed to see ur progress ..stay positive i am 😂

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks, it's really hard getting big things done when it's windy, isn't it? Rain is annoying, but wind can be so risky. Stay safe.

[@jacksg1809]

@@theirishhomestead oh gosh I have so many plans I'm flooded all round the 9 acres I have ...feel I'm wasting time but what else can u do ? Chin up to us all 🙂

[@selinab8532]

what a storm! you might be able to dry out the insulation on that rack, not sure how well it would dry looks like a good spot for the compost, you will have them all over the garden eventually as you work around it, don't leave the pallets on the ground in the compost, want it on the ground for the micros to come up & do there thing glad none of the old buildings were affected the kittens are getting big! love how they follow you all around the yard thanx so much for sharing

[@theirishhomestead]

Ahh, yes, the kittens are so cute. Except when they pee inside! We have managed to rescue with insulation as we had some left over. Thanks for such a kind supportive comment. 💖

[@selinab8532]

maybe a litter box inside maybe of help til they can hold it all night, better than them peeing where they're not supposed to@@theirishhomestead

[@theirishhomestead]

We have one, they ignore it and look disgusted when we place them in it. They were born and raised by a barn cat outside so it's been harder. Hopefully they will get there in the end.

[@tinyhouseonwheelsireland]

On the plus side, you've plenty of firewood for next year 🙂

[@theirishhomestead]

Very true. 👍❤️

[@RebuildRetreat]

Sorry to hear about the storm but good job keeping on going with a high head ☺️

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you very much. ❤️

[@tracybromage-spencer1882]

What a nightmare wasn't it. My sister and I drove back from E. Scotland to Lancashire in it. We were a bag of nerves by the time we got home. We totally misjudged it. But what can we do? Pick up the damage and rogue trampolines 😂. It is scary in a caravan though isn't it? ❤❤

[@theirishhomestead]

Gosh, yes, it was bad! It came as a bit of a shock and woke us with a bolt! They were definitely stronger winds than we had expected. Things always seem worse in the dark too don't they. X

[@neilgilbert6798]

When it's all finished it will be mint keep up the great work you are doing.what 80s movie did you watch pal i love the 80s

[@theirishhomestead]

He actually ended up watching American Sniper for the millionth time! 🤣

[@kjwhitty8820]

What you might do is use the rusted corrugated metal to reinforce the wall that was moving during the storm.

[@theirishhomestead]

Hopefully, the plan is to clad it in timber. They should help protect it against the wind & stop the movement which is very disconcerting to see. X

[@derekread8220]

Just binge-watched your having just come across your channel. You've certainly got serious job on there. I wish you luck. On the matter of the ivy it does not feed off the trees but uses them for support. If left unchecked the ivy grows to the tree top where it continues to grow creating a weighty mass at the top which will ultimately result in the tree toppling over in high windy conditions Where you have severed the stems of the ivy you will find that the upper growth left will die and can often be more easily pulled off. I have personal experience of this with mature ivy growing up a substantial Ash tree.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks Derek. I know it makes the trees very top heavy. I think sadly most of them are dead or dying so will end up having to come down anyway. Ash die back is awful.

[@mariamiskimmon5437]

Great video❤❤

[@theirishhomestead]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you. 😊