They Got Hit Hard

[@KeepingItDutch]

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[@debbielamb2432]

Watch "Lumnah Acres" Al and Gina their whole place is off grid he shows everything and what he does to hook up everything... Just a suggestion 💕🙏👍

[@BigNesandCoco]

I live in Fort Myers where Ian hit us. Thank God for my generator. Thank you for the kind words

[@kimberlycailteux8302]

Thank you everyone for praying for all of us here in Florida.

[@tamarasmith3624]

I'm on the NC coast and we are starting to get the rain bands from this storm. I know first hand the damage that can be caused by hurricanes. Our area was hit hard by Hurricane Florence four years ago and are still recovering. Prayers for those in Florida.

[@mindyvanhorn3199]

I pray you all will be safe!

[@teresamariner4238]

Praying for you, and all affected by this storm. Be safe!!

[@QueenAyeee]

Be safe. Praying for you.

[@deborrahdutra5599]

I'll be praying for you

[@redshedacres]

I was born in the 50's. My mother as a child lived off grid. Wood stove, kerosene light, no generator other than basic wind power from windmill. It was pretty special to fire up the windmill and use it to help pump water from the well. As a very young child, I remember visiting the homestead and using the Sears catalogue pages in the outhouse. Her parents, my grand parents, homesteaded raw land in early 1900's. It has only taken two generations to switch to reliance on large corporation utilities. (Not a bad thing) but certainly something to toss around in our brains about how fragile the world is. I try to remind my children of this without them rolling their eyes. Good on you to think deeply about the resources we need to survive on this beautiful planet.

[@joetaylorchristmastree2866]

I hope you guys have a great day my grandma passed away you make me happy to see all your videos make me feel better your videos 🙏🙏

[@jennifermassie7227]

So very sorry for your loss hun!! May your grandmother RIP!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

[@lynnelovett8999]

Praying for you and yours. Sorry for your loss.

[@joetaylorchristmastree2866]

You make me cry for your comment 🙏 I pray for your family to 🙏

[@cathybusalacchi9686]

Sorry for your loss

[@marybroussard043]

Condolences to you and your family 🥀

[@margesteinmetz863]

🙏🙏 for all those who are suffering from Ian's rath. 🙏 for God seeing their needs met. Glad your Sisters and family are okay. God's blessings for their safety.

[@ianburit3705]

Hi and thanks for your video. We in the UK dont normally get weather as bad as the current hurricane my namesake IAN.. I have family on holiday in orlando who told me it was a bit scary but they and there young daughter are OK.. With sadness i hope the Lord takes care of those known to have passed on.. and may God and good neighbours look after each other best they can. Thanks again, IAN - UK..

[@judithltarr7094]

Thanks Dutch. I'm in Bonita Springs, FL Between Naples and Ft Myers. We lost our power yesterday at noon and got it back today at noon. We are in a secure building. We didn't have any damage but there are so many that did have damage. Let us pray for them..

[@sharonj7274]

Hope things continue to be okay for you. I have friends that live in Bonita Springs(but they spend summers here in Wisconsin). They will be heading south in a couple weeks and I hope all is well at their property too. Prayers to all affected by the storms.

[@judithltarr7094]

@@sharonj7274 I hope their place is ok. My sister has a place in Southern Pines. Their place was ok this time. It got hit last hurricane. Anyway, in this park there was quite a few lanais ripped off and thrown way behind their homes. A couple of roofs torn off. I still can't get internet. It goes off more than on.

[@deborrahdutra5599]

My brother lives in Port Charlotte and they did fine we were praying and will continue to pray for Florida

[@pi8506]

My aunts and cousins live in ft Myers, and two brothers that live in Tampa. Not to mention lots of friends that live either in Sanibel or cape coral. All were direct hits except tampa. Ian hit hard too. Devastating damage. Please pray for all who've been affected by this hurricane, they're going to need it.

[@sarahhardy1344]

I have a good friend in Cape Coral. She’s had major damage and will probably go stay with my sister in Treasure Island for a bit. Take care and God Bless you.

[@pi8506]

@@sarahhardy1344 you too. She'll be in my prayers

[@joebufford2972]

Yes, off-grid means you don't have to rely on outside sources for your existence. Whether it be eggs, meat, chickens, water or power, it's that simple. Bless you Dutch. You got it going on

[@bettyflinchbaugh3731]

Gracie looked at those kittens hissing and you looked at you and back at them like to say "I thought you said they were friends!" Lol!

[@cindyleasure6901]

I live I'm Northern Florida and the storm just missed us. We got rain and wind gusts, but nothing like the rest of the state. My prayers that they get back into their homes soon.

[@christinespry7150]

I have family members that have lost everything ,thankfully they are safe and so are their family pets ,now we work together to help them start again 🙏🏻🙏🏻for everyone our prayers are with you all 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze]

We got through Ian! A lot of yard debris on the ground and horizontal yard debris in the air but otherwise we came through it with nothing more than a good day of cleanup. We were lucky, I pray for all those who were not so lucky and still dealing with it.

[@margaretcooke7016]

Hi I was born on the Islands and grew up with Hurricanes that have been really really bad. They are very dangerous and unpredictable. During the Hurricane Season I worry a lot because I have friends still there and family. Also with Ian I have family and friends that have been effected. Also friends in Canada where they had one . I Pray constantly for all people in the Path of a Hurricane and for their Recovery . Doria hit some of my family very hard, but God is good . Blessing on you and All of you family and friends and they are in my Prayers for a Recovery

[@ramonmacias9013]

I wish I had started my homestead when I was in my 20s I am getting closer and closer to 60 now and it doesn't get any easier with age. I applaud your ability and your families willingness to live the good life you do. I am still getting my homestead done just a little slower moving than I used to be.

[@mikewebb8456]

Float stuck in the carburetor... happens alot on small engines... Dirt in the fuel .. or even alcohol can cause that problem!

[@QueenAyeee]

It's good to know your family is ok and safe. The videos I've seen are devastating. I have many family members down there also. I haven't heard from my sister yet. Prayers for everyone that had to endure the storm. Blessings to all.

[@foxybrown1742]

Everyone NEEDS a Black kitty.

[@brianhillis3701]

I was in Okinawa and have gone through several typhoons. Including a super typhoon (185 mph sustained winds). They had virtually no damage because all buildings are reinforced concrete and are designed to prevent interior flooding. Insurance companies should require similar designs in areas regularly hit by hurricanes or tornados. Government flood insurance should do the same thing. Insurance that allows building of targets encourages bad decisions, endangers lives and increases costs for everybody.

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

Prayers for Florida and all who are affected by Hurricane Ian.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Glad your family is doing ok in Fla. Here on Cape Cod we hope Ian runs out of steam before heading this way. Thank you for sharing. Take care❤️✌️

[@rebeccareed6824]

I am from Florida, born and raised in Tallahassee. My brother live in Sanford (near Orlando FL n case you didn't know) but haven't heard from him. Dutch thank you. ❤️🙏💙

[@lenalyles2712]

We finally heard from family in that area, cell problem is what took them so long to contact us.

[@rebeccareed6824]

@@lenalyles2712 yeah I figured, I had called him Earl on Wednesday and he said he'd call me.on one hand I wish he had left but on the other he ended up helping two different neighbors that are in there 90's. Glad you heard from your people. 💙🙏❤️

[@sarahhardy1344]

Rebecca, Seminole County got slammed and will be flooded for a while. 😢

[@rebeccareed6824]

@@sarahhardy1344 thank you for the info.

[@lynnelovett8999]

So glad that your sisters and their families are ok. I have not heard about our family members there. So no news is good news. Of course praying for those in Florida and now putting their lives back together. Good ideas Mr. Dutch.

[@jorenemcnair1532]

The cell towers were affected. My family still can't use personal cell phones.

[@wendymistak4501]

My son and wife are in Charleston South Carolina. Your can pray for all of them also. Thank you!

[@trudyeagan4336]

I’m near Lakeland Florida. Thank God for generators. I’m seeing some devastation, but also miracles. Praise God.

[@lorettacox9013]

Prayers for those dealing with the hurricane issues.

[@beckyg1561]

Can you possibly do an episode that includes a aerial shot, drone shot, from when you first bought the property to what it looks like currently? I would love to see the difference. I look in your background when you’re standing talking to the camera and realize how much the property has changed. Yes, prayers for Florida and the East Coast as the TS re-enters the States!

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Prayers for those in Florida and South Carolina.

[@sandyg3639]

Praying for your family in Florida and for all who have been affected by the hurricane. Thank you for sharing how you have prepared for you, Brandi and the girls. Stay well and safe. Blessings to you and your family.😍

[@leahrictor722]

Thanks for the shout out for those of us in Florida. I am really wishing I had used your discount code on an electric generator…we are now going on 28 hours without power but we’re praising God the family is safe.

[@lindahipp8329]

I have a cousin that lives in Florida but so far he's not been affected by Ian. In SC where I live we're supposed to get the effects of it Friday. Just got an update that it's a hurricane again. It's been windy today but that's all we've had so far. Prayers for your family in Florida and all those affected by Ian. Glad you got the generator replaced and the new Ecoflow system to help with your power. Gracie and Gabby are doing their job protecting you and your animals. Take care and stay safe out there. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@teresamariner4238]

Prayers!

[@tazzbeauty]

Prayers, glad your cousin isn't affected so far...my family in FL have lost everything except their lives we're so thankful for that...don't know what the plans for the future are...

[@gaylevincent2397]

I also have friends and family in Florida and they're without power and water but thankfully they are all hanging in. Definitely 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for Florida and South Carolina. Thank you for sharing have a wonderful evening 😊

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

Praying for the folks down there, a lot of folks have lost everything and are now looking at rebuilding their homes and lives.🙏🙏🙏

[@bobbiemooser7417]

I hope your family comes through this all ok. Much love❤️

[@leattaslone1800]

I’m praying for everyone in Florida.

[@jimdelong949]

Hi Dutch Praying for your family in Florida. Since I haven't walked the walk, I don't feel justified in judging how you're doing things at you homestead. To each his own. You have your way, Kevin at HHF has his way. Gary at WFF has his way. There are others that are doing it their way. As you said, it's what works for them. Most of you, doing what you do, have never done it before. Each new step is a learning experience. And you're succeeding. Thanks for showing the way for others that may want to do it. Can't wait to see what else you do at the homestead Be blessed and safe

[@KashfuzzCrochet76]

Praying for all affected by Ian! 🙏🙏 I think you’re doing an awesome job on your homestead! I’m learning and I enjoy watching. ✌️🌻

[@russellwatters5891]

Thank you for mentioning and praying for us! I am unfortunately, cleaning up the aftermath of hurricane Ian, I live south of Tampa. Fortunately, I am more prepared than most because of my interests in off grid and shtf preparedness. Love ya'll ❤️, thank you again!

[@teresacotton6617]

I remember the hurricanes that hit while I lived in Florida. No elect, trees down, flooding. But everyone helps each other.

[@karenspeer7378]

You all should be So Proud of Yourselves!! Being off grid and wanting to be self sufficient is So Honorable and Rewarding!! Like bringing your family closer! I'm Praying for Florida 🙏🙏🙏 God Bless You and Your Family!! ⚘❤

[@jackbarker2356]

Prayers for all affected in Florida.

[@helenjordan2321]

Praying for your family because of Ian...glad things are working well for you and your family..God bless.. from Thomasville, Al..

[@stevecart6913]

Thank you Dutch for asking everyone to pray for everyone in Hurricane Ian's path. I live in S.W. Florida. I rode the storm out at home. Thank God I didn't have any damage and that is by the grace of God. My wife and a I held hands and prayed through the storm. There is so much devastation here. It looks like a bomb went off. We all need continued prayers. God bless you and your family. Fan for life

[@jeriemoore2000]

You and Brandy have built a beautiful life style.. your girls are so proud🥰❤️

[@patriciashue2419]

Praying for all in Florida God love hold ya'll tightly God bless be safe love ya'll ❤️

[@teresabillingsley5184]

I also have family down there to I got an Aunt lives in Jacksonville FL and she 90 years old. And a neice I'm also praying 🙏🙏🙏 for the whole state of Florida

[@jeriholdren1780]

Prayers for your family and all those suffering these hurricanes.

[@mimipitts3839]

It’s very scary, we were lucky,only yard damage… we were blessed!🤕🙏♥️

[@jamesmarlowe8231]

We live in Lakeland, FL & are without power. Thankfully we had no structural damage but our trees didn’t fare so well. I feel for those on the coast where Ian made landfall. Hope your kin wasn’t down there. Those folks DID suffer much loss!

[@theresasmitherman9708]

I have family on my moms side in Lakeland.

[@sarahhardy1344]

James, I’m from Temple Park/Lime Street neighborhood next to O’Brien Elem and Bonny Park but work in Sanford and stay there during the week and come home to Lakeland for weekends.

[@jamesmarlowe8231]

Sarah, it’s good you don’t have to commute every day! That’d be tough.

[@ernestclements7398]

Since you live in Lakeland, you're in Grady Judd's jurisdiction, and I'm sure that he and the other Polk County officials won't let you down, at the very least you won't have to worry about looters, or scam artists!

[@jamesmarlowe8231]

Yes Ernest, Grady is the best!! Proud to call him my sheriff.

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

Praying also, for Florida and anyone affected by Ian! I have family and friends down there too. I just want everyone to be okay! 🙏🙏🤗🤗❤️❤️. Praying your family too Dutch and Brandy 💗💗🙏🙏🤗🤗. Keep up the great work all a y'all!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Take care and God bless

[@rebeccamunoz4596]

Prayers for all in path of this storm😔🤗❤👍

[@loucinci3922]

Hello from South Florida. We are on the south-east side (Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton). Looks of rain and wind. Nothing we haven't been through before. Storm comes and goes. Then the clean up begins. Are least it is not so hot. 84 F today. Thanks for sharing.

[@hollydevries4010]

I've been praying for Florida & South Carolina.

[@Luv2knit100]

I am also in NC and it is10:31 on the night before that Ian comes and I’m watching you Dutch 🙏🏽 for all in Florida. Love you all

[@FredD63]

Your generator has a carburetor float problem causing it to flood like that and all that fuel inside your crank case has probably washed out your cylinder and damaged your piston rings and scoring your cylinder walls… I have a 10,000 watt Generac generator that I inherited from my parents after they had passed away but my dad had bought it new in 2000 and I still use it occasionally when needed and it works like a dream….. it will power the whole house if needed …. You have been through four generators from Harbor freight I would personally recommend the Generac and shop somewhere else for a generator

[@jerrywelch5323]

Make sure you use a funnel with a screen in it keeps the water out and the dirt ! ----> This guy is right !!

[@suesherrill7024]

Thank you for the prayers! I live on the East coast where the hurricane exited.

[@NovaBill6264]

We will be paying for you and your family Brother Dutch God Bless you and your family

[@michaelray5660]

My area in the Philippines got hard hit by a typoon 2 days before Florida got hit. Thank God I had a off grid Solar System installed a year ago and no longer worry about that problem, I have a power line to my neighbors house on each side of me , that thay can hook up there refrigerator and a light when there is a brown out. But thay have to let me know when there is a brown out so I can open the breaker on me side so I can control power usage.

[@teresamariner4238]

Prayers!

[@joetaylorchristmastree2866]

Thank you very much 🙏 to make me feel better I thank you for your comment 🙏

[@donnaDinMiss]

I’ve got family in Florida. I’m I’m praying for all of them

[@annettegraff8323]

My family all over FL They are all ok but some need help and prayers 🙏

[@teresamariner4238]

Prayers for all affected by this terrible storm Ian.

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Thanks, for all the prayers

[@jerrylloyd1973]

Dutch I'm sorry to hear about your family in Florida I will keep them in my prayer. Hope they're safe as you have said. I know you have a lot going on the off-grid, but please keep your viewers and touch about your families in Florida. Another going through a lot right now.

[@Linda-td8hj]

Great job on the updates on the property guys❤❤sending prayers 🙏 prayers 🙏 for families n friends in Florida ☆☆☆☆☆

[@brendagervais5566]

Thank you for the video- hurricanes can be nasty so will pray for your family and others in Florida concerning hurricane issues

[@leann4925]

Dutch I hope your family is doing well in Florida. I understand what they are going thru as went thru Hurricane Ike with out power for two solid weeks. Take care and Love y'all.

[@lindaheeren3908]

The governor did an excellent Job for organizing everything for the hurricane. God bless Florida

[@joanneganon7157]

The Dutch Family has come so far . From a thick Forest ,to a self sustaining property 🐦. Your doing a great job 🙌. JO JO IN VT 😆💕

[@scottfindley7284]

PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY. HOPE THEY ARE SAFE AND OK. I HAVE AN OLD AND DEAR FRIEND IN ARCADIA FLORIDA AND THE STORM HIT THEM DEAD CENTER. THEIR TREES, FENCES AND NEIGHBORHOOD ARE TRASHED BUT THEY ARE SAFE AND THEIR HOUSE HAD MINIMAL DAMAGE. HOPING ALL IS WELL WITH YOUR FAMILY.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@steverussell8491]

I THINK IT IS FUNNY HOW DOGS ARE HAVING FUN WITH THE CATS LOL

[@IndianaLarry1022]

Hey Dutch not much to say I understand about off grid the main thing to say 🙏 for all down in Florida & your family again 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 GB y'all (your lost old wolf pup friend LTC)

[@chandrasutton4669]

Glad they have the generators in stock!!!

[@valjewell9398]

I'm in ft. Myers and still have no power or water. Wish I had that eco flow kit this past week. Keep doing what you're doing

[@pearlmoore7969]

Prayers and Hopeful thoughts fpr everyone in Hurricane ians path it was terrifying fpr us here in Cape Breton, canada.. when HurricaneFiona blwe through on Sept 24, some of us still have no power or phones and so many lost roofs on houses, a lot of trees down on power lines etc, praying no Fatalities with this hurricane ian.

[@kyfarm]

I'm glad to see you mention the devastation in Florida, why aren't more homesteaders talking about this? I remember a few years ago they had another major hurricane and homesteaders were offering their homes to Florida homesteaders and their animals to park at until they could go back home. I haven't seen that on a single homestead channel this time. ??

[@izzy1949]

I pray for your family to be safe in Florida...I pray for all the people who have been affected by this hurricane ..as for being off grid I have watched you and your family for a long time...watched your struggles with getting your well up and running...I think your life style is amazing and on this troubled world its the best way to live...love your videos...

[@blessedtexan9601]

My son and his family is in Savannah GA.

[@lauriej9418]

Prayers for your family down in Fla. My Sis and Niece own properties in Sanibel but have not heard anything about the condition. Tpday I saw the causeway to get to the island and it was destroyed. Also there was a huge house on fire and no way to fight it. What a mess. I HOPE THAT anyone that was on the island and did not evacuate is Ok. Prayers for all in FLA. that are dealing with this problem. Thanks for sharing. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS.

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Cool video, very interesting, i watched you set it all up. God bless you and your family, plus pray for Florida.......🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀

[@longhornlesters]

love the intro tribute to Florida AND that cap!!!

[@dragonlion14]

Hi Lester I noticed the cap right away. It’s awesome to see a lot of homesteaders praying for all those who are affected by the storms, says a lot about what these people are made of. ❤ I wish all who are affected in the storms lots of strength and I hope they get lots of help. 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

[@cornbreadburgess1950]

Thanks for the video Dutch, God Bless Everyone who is being affected by the Hurricane.❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@GremlinsVillage]

Dutch the gas in the generator oil was probably caused by a stuck carb float. The float won't shut off the gas from the tank and the carb will overfill then gas will flow through the intake valve and drain by the piston rings into the engine oil.

[@virginiacurrey2019]

I’ve been in prayer… 😢many cousins in Ft Meyers and area and near Sebring.. now it’s moved to SC where we have cousins. The ones in FL are safe and their homes had no flooding but neighborhood has flooded… I so wish I could afford these special things you are showing, but my income does not allow these. You are smart to start with those helps. Thanks Dutch. ❤

[@Yvonneb_]

Praying for all in Florida I can't imagine what they are going through, I live in the UK and we don't have that sort of thing here. 🙏. xx

[@janetjacobs5800]

I’m from Sebring fl. No power. Just got cell phones back. No land line.

[@TheTinkerersWife]

I have family stuck in Florida that had been visiting their father in hospice. Praying God uses it to ring them to Christ.

[@poodleladylady5686]

I do too. Also please pray for Puerto Rico.

[@sheliabouch2033]

God Bless you and your family. I also have family & friends in Florida, they don't have power, or water. But they r safe, praise the lord for keeping them safe

[@jessebuchanan2625]

Last my home in Florida due to this storm water 6ft.. but wife and kids are heathy and safe and I’m blessed for that. Trying to use this disaster to build my family the dream house they deserve on our 7 acres. Never built a house we where in a mobile home on our land so very happy I found your channel for the step by step on what to expect!

[@shemorisette2359]

prayers are with you and your family.GOD BLESS YOU!! 😕💝💝💝💝

[@joefyda9105]

You might want to consider getting a 500 to a thousand gallon propane tank to run your generator and other gas appliances like stove and water heater. You can locate the tank anywhere and plumb lines to your buildings.

[@rubynicholl3913]

Hi Dutch, they make hole house Propane heaters. I know someone who uses it and it works really well. I’ve seen them mostly in trailer homes but they are available to buy 😊 take care

[@jorenemcnair1532]

My son and his family live in Venice Florida a direct line in the storm path. He couldn't leave due to sudden illness. His wife refused to leave so they were all there for the storm. I lost touch with them for twelve hours. That was really scary. They were ok. My son had a ruptured appendix. They got him to hospital. He will have surgery. He is expected to recover.🙏

[@dorisharrison9885]

We are praying for your family and everyone else 🙏

[@ruthfore8249]

Thank you for your kind words for us that live in Florida we live in Central Florida as well and we got hit pretty hard but where we actually live were safe and we went without power for a few days but we're back online but I can tell you by watching you people live off grit it's been a big help for us to cope because we learned some off-grid skills by watching you people that you live off Grand thanks for all you do and for your prayers I love you Kevin and I love your family too

[@leeslone3640]

Glad you don't live like the Little House on the prairie you have answered a lot of my questions I appreciate that it's none of my business anyway you do what you think is right for you and your family

[@davejohnson6353]

Prayers for your family in Florida.