They Say This Can Predict The Winter! Homesteading Podcast Ep. 62

[@rubymcgilvra1771]

I have two dogs from the same litter and one of them was a daddy's girl. My husband passed away almost 4 years ago and she was depressed for a while. She was laying on the sofa one day just staring off into space. I said, Peanut do you miss daddy and she raised her head and looked toward the bedroom. I felt so sorry for her. They are 13 yrs. old. I lost my 15 yr. old schanuzer a couple months ago from a stroke.

[@bonafideslacker2626]

That day is coming, Brooke...it's called perimenopause. I spent the first 46 years of my life being the coldest person in any room; now you can't turn the a/c down low enough to please me.

[@carolinepetersen1452]

Beanie Babies are worth something now. You should post them for bids. Could earn something for the new house build. Happy to hear you'll be speaking at the Okie Homestead Expo. Very exciting!

[@jeannieselzer7984]

Not only will the bees help pollenate your flowers and such but maybe they'll be nice enough to give y'all a few jars of their honey from the 40 to enjoy.💛🌹🌻

[@kimhoefgen3558]

I was wondering where little Arlo was. I have a mini schnauzer too, he is all black and he must have a squeaky toy 24/7. His ears are clipped, the breeder had already done that but Arlo's are too cute 😀 But my boy Max has had his surgery, it didn't slow him down a bit. He is my " true love and friend". His very favorite thing is swimming and watching the ducks in our pond. ❤❤

[@cathykepley7092]

Y'all cracked me up... Hard coffee!! 🤣🤣🤣. Then the frog... Son, you're a big one! 🤣🤣🤣 Love all your videos! ❤️❤️❤️

[@naneki3987]

Cathy, don't you just love these two..cuz they make your day so much brighter🥰

[@cathykepley7092]

I could listen to them talk all day! ❤️

[@shazelroz]

I rather watch yall than tv. Yall make laugh alot your just clean fun. I don't care what your doing I love to watch yall. I hope to see Marycarl soon.

[@janeperry3741]

I’m guessing the frog was named “Burl” after Burl Ives who sang “Froggie went a’ courtin”.

[@vmcougarintn5035]

Jane that is what I thought of too. Mr. Ives was a staple in our house for a while. "A frog went a-courtin' and he did ride, M-hm, M-hm. A frog went a-courtin' and he did ride, Sword and pistol by his side, M-hm, M-hm."

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

Burl had some Christmas songs too right?

[@vmcougarintn5035]

@@ArtByKarenEHaley Yes he did.

[@stephaniewilliams1410]

Y’all always brighten my day! Thank you for sharing.❤️

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

You two are adorable!!! I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and WE GET WINTER!!! 🥶 ⛄️ 🎿😁💗

[@pepper405o9]

This is such an exciting time for your family. 👏👏 You have been so organized, it has paid off. 👍 So happy, to see Dutch & Hidden heights, chose this family for one of their main speakers. Much love and many blessings! ♥️ 🙏🏻 📖 ♥️ PS. Once again, the two of you, have used sound wisdom about Mamas temporary little home 🏡 .

[@insaneorange8159]

When my parents went camping with their friends and both families had small dogs. They were shocked when a owl came flying low with one of the dogs in their sights. Everyone started yelling so it flew off. I live in the PNW and it's well know how the larger owls will go after small dogs. Barn owls are too small but you might want to watch or see if there are regular owls living around you.

[@TxgrlnGa]

I TOTALLY agree with your mom! The older you get, the more you love cooler/colder...I’ll stand in the freezer section at the grocery stores! 🤣🤣🤣 yes I live in the South...Georgia and before that Texas and Oklahoma

[@lauralowery9303]

Yeah, thanks to menopause! I was driving in Montana, it was 4° below 0° and I had the windows down and the a/c cranked up! My husband said I was trying to freeze him! 😅😂🤣😱

[@TxgrlnGa]

Stuffed animals can be donated to a children’s hospital!❤️ or a police department when they have to go to get kids from parents that need help

[@DLRyoung]

Hospitals can’t take older toys. They have to be wrapped new. Due to not knowing what could have touched the toy. “ mice, pet hair, and dust can be harmful to children “ I hope this helps.. God bless

[@karenblanck7726]

My local hospital, police and fire department would not take mine and they are still new with tags. Local consignment shops won’t take them either. I e been looking for months for place to donate mine and no one will take them. They are about ready to be thrown in landfill unfortunately

[@DLRyoung]

@@karenblanck7726 how about a humane society? Just a thought.. God bless

[@TxgrlnGa]

@@karenblanck7726 what about a shelter that takes women with children?

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Brooke, Beanie Babies are back!!! I was out shopping today and saw a whole display!! Hold on to them!!!

[@wavytiger1]

yea after she mentioned i was thinking, oh those are worthless, but looked at an article thats 2 days old that showed a list that are worth thousands

[@christineslemons4863]

Brook next time you see another Pig Frog be sure and catch it for Lester and Jami @ Ima Survivor Sanctuary. They both just LOVE 💕 frogs 🐸 😂😇🤣😇

[@stanleygallman7800]

Great show! You two have wonderful, and unique personalities that have a way of complimenting the other. Love Lady Cog Hill sense of humor. Hoping that the move continue to go well or better than expected I'll say, and as the Mrs said maybe we all could do better at reminding ourselves of all that we have to be thankful for. Stay safe y'all until the next video.

[@matth1153]

Are you going to have bird co-host at the 40 for the podcast? On a side note, I'm wondering if you'll find Jason's glasses when you move that bed behind you.

[@lindahipp8329]

Great podcast. Wish you had got a picture of that frog. That would have been something interesting to see. The crunch is on for getting moved to the 40. Take care and don't STRESS OUT. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@darleneparker6111]

Brooke - Silk long johns from Land's End or L.L. Bean. They're lightweight and keep you warm. When I lived in NYC, I use to sleep with them instead of pajamas. They are so comfortable.

[@judithdowell3164]

You guys handle everything with such grace! Or at least it appears as such. So much to do, so little time! BUT you’ve got this!!!!!

[@jenniejohnston6961]

I'd be pulling my hair our & running around in circles like a crazy woman.

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

I agree! They are cool! I’d be running around like one of MC’s chickens, flapping my wings yelling, the sky is fall’n!!

[@carolcalf2032]

@@joylynnburkhardt3202 me to 😂🥲😂🤣😅

[@temi-twistedzones]

When you get older your metabolism changes. What you love when you're younger bothers you bad when you are older. Ugh! We have the woolly bear caterpillars that are good at predicting winter. So praying for y'all for a safe move. Hugs Those beanie babies could go to a hospital for kids with cancer. Just a thought.

[@lindamaskus5142]

My hubby still hates heat and hasn't changed in the 26 years we've been married 😋😋

[@judydrouhard2651]

You could always sell babies on e bay but grandkids would love them! So excited you are coming to Okla. 🥰

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Loved the podcast! Glad you are getting bees again. They are incredibly useful and we need every bee we can help! I love the cool weather! Hope to see you at the expo! God bless your family!!!

[@sandrakendrick176]

We donated all the Beanie Babies to Operation Christmas Child for the shoeboxes!! Bless a child who might never have had a stuffed animal.

[@shawntierney4311]

You are so funny! God Bless the whole family

[@judydrouhard2651]

Arlo picked his “person”! 🥰

[@lilaowens2972]

You guys are amazing! As busy as you are, still finding time to make videos and doing your podcasts! Thank you. We love your content. Looking forward to the new chapters of your life coming up! I hope the move with all the animals goes smoothly.

[@vickiquade1471]

Beanie babies - keep them and get a curio cabinet and display them!! Grandkids will love them!!

[@twylaking8148]

Its incredible how everything is "falling" into place...💕💕💕 you are blessed.

[@PLJS2018]

Oh it was so nice over here in Leesburg Ga!!! The last 2 days!! Our chickens did not want to come out of the hen house yesterday morning. My husband said they just looked at him and didn’t come off the roost!! Today they were better. ❤️BROOKE YOU WILL GET THICKER BLOOD FOR THE COLDER WEATHER!!LOL!!! ❤️ I am not hollering at anyone!! Just exclamation for excitement!!🤣

[@julieterry118]

JASON, BROOKE AND MARYCARL I LOVE Y'ALL UNSCRIPTED REAL LIFE EVENTS

[@addieanderson2043]

I had 400 Benie Baby’s. You can give them to a Sheriffs Dept. As I did for traumatized kids. I kept the Holiday ones to decorate with. I also had the tiny weenie babies. I kept them as well. I had 50 of the Benie Buddy’s. They went to the Sheriffs office. You can ask for a receipt and deduct it from your taxes. I am 79 and still have about 100. I love my babies.

[@moda78z]

Hard coffee? Brooke, you’re hilarious! 🤣

[@judithmiles4426]

Brooke I too, was laughing so hard when you were talking about the hard coffee!🤣😂. Question, who takes care of the animals when you are away from Cog Hill?

[@karenspeer7378]

Love You Guys!! God Bless!! ⚘❤😀

[@joycekuhlman4450]

Another great funny one❣️ Can’t wait for something else to video, lol Just had to come back and say…I love how you take care of your family and your animals and your gardens! You don’t cut corners and put their needs first❣️🦚🐐🐓🐷🐈‍⬛🌱👨‍👩‍👧🐣🐕🐈🐕🦜🌻🌼🌸 You two are very good people🥰

[@christineslemons4863]

When I lived up North in Ohio, we used Caterpillars color of coat in the fall to determine the next winters severity.

[@gailtripp6481]

Grew up there God bless stay warm

[@aleneedmonds6223]

HEY THERE....just cat hardly wait for each video/podcast...just live them all!!! BTW...Mary Carl is so intelligent and knowledgeable about all things pertaining to different types chickens, birds, ect.....I bet she would make a perfect master beekeeper...

[@janicedalesandro1190]

Stay focused! Work safely and soon your new life will begin in North Cog Hill. Your respect for each other is HUGE! 💕

[@ArGroomer]

I live in Arkansas & I did the persimmon test a week ago & I got all spoons & 1 knife. Spoon-lots of snow, knife-bitterly cold & fork-mild winter…

[@deborahludlow6483]

Did you do this last year and it come true. Where do you live in Arkansas. I live SE Oklahoma in Smithville area. If you live in N Arkansas you would have more snow than someone in the South. If they got any. Dont know anyone that has persimmon tree. Just curious. Keep warm this winter!

[@ArGroomer]

I live in Greers Ferry which is northeast AR. I didn’t do it last year. As a matter of fact I haven’t done that since I was a kid but I happen to think about it & thought just for the heck of it I would like to see how accurate it might be. We did have more snow & freezing weather last year than we have had in like 30 years. Around this area you can find persimmon tress almost anywhere you look. I love cold weather. Me & humidity are not friends. Hope you enjoy your winter…

[@donaleeslack4925]

Thankyou for all the laughter ,I love laughing with you 🤣🤣🤣

[@cassandramarrelli3363]

Never thought I'd be so excited and interested in watchin a married couple cut open persimmons. Love yall!

[@lindadavenport5420]

I live in Freeport, Maine, which is on the coast. The fall is my favorite time of year, in the high 60' to mid 70's with the beautiful sea air. We have had one of the hottest and most humid summer ever. Thank the Lord for air conditioning...The humid weather just makes me feel sick.

[@ronhaworth5471]

You all are handling everything just FINE!!!

[@karencuster6030]

Brooke that coffee may be a great idea to finish off this move 😂😂😂😂 if your stress level drops to 0 and your are giggling and laughing we will know 😂😂😂

[@janiefox3458]

Up here on the Mason-Dixon Line we look for hornets nest - measure from the bottom of the nest to the ground and that's how much snow we will have (accumulative) all winter.

[@OutWestHomestead]

I really like watching the homesteads get togethers. We grew up in Oklahoma but now live in the desert of New Mexico.

[@naomidunbar719]

58 is a respectable coolness. A sweater would be necessary (speaking as a Canadian who likes to sleep with the window open and fans on in mid-winter). I agree with Al. Winter is the way to go. Walking outside on a humid hot day is like stepping face first into a tropical aquarium.

[@lisalaw6136]

I have 3 pomeranians. 2 are 11 years old and the other is 8. When my girls pass on I will not get anymore poms. I call them hairbags. By matter of fact they are going to the beauty parlor tomorrow. Every 6 weeks I have them shaved down.

[@ednarobinson3424]

You got to be kidding spoons. I just saw a weather video the other day and a colder winter is on the way. Oh man 🤪🇺🇸❤️

[@juanitadafler7233]

My kids had a lot of beanie babbies also. They decided to donate them to Operation Christmas Child boxes. We made boxes for each and everyone. The kids had fun and I'm sure it brought joy to each and every child.

[@TheYayaof3]

Just say "I'm okay with that" outloud, even if it's to yourself. Helps keep your peace. Yall gonna make it through!

[@frenchysandi]

We look at wooly bear caterpillars that are brown with a black stripe around their middle. Several this fall were almost entirely black and that’s a sign of a hard winter.

[@lisawilson4551]

You guys are too much fun, so excited to see more from the 40. Love you guys 😀😀❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rebagrogan1262]

I miss my little schnauzer. He crpssed the rainbow bridge 3 yrs. ago. He was our little boy. So smart.

[@wordvendor1]

I clearly remember right after I turned 10 we moved to Missouri from Michigan. My cousin wanted me to try a persimmon, but it wasn't ripe yet. Brooke, you ain't wrong... they'll pucker you up for seven Sundays. 🤣 Goodness!!!

[@donnaelkins186]

Love all of you at CogHill. That's ok if all off schedule. We will watch what ever you can post. Love Arlo 💘 sweet boy. You all are going to be great speakers. God bless you all .

[@kkeenan536]

When it’s time to move pigs, try putting milk in their feed to coax them over the line. My pigs used to bout run me over to get at that milk soaked feed!

[@reneemcgann7572]

Burl Ives?? The actor?

[@karynroeseler2652]

Bought myself a new ceramic birdbath this spring and the honey bees took it over. I'm ok with that. They let me go up to it to wipe it out and they don't bother me

[@rongray4847]

For as busy as you guys are you are both doing just a great job. Miss seeing Mary Carl on the pod cast and her knowledge she has with her birds, very smart young lady. Your all doing great and before you know it you all will be settled in to your new adventure. Enjoy what you all do. Take care. 🇨🇦

[@robynwilson842]

Haha I live in upstate NY and don’t even shut my bedroom window all winter. 0 degrees and still keep my window open. I have not can gotten my winter coat out in years. A hoodie is warm enough

[@pamlabarr7043]

I'm in upstate NY also about 20 miles out of Binghamton

[@2krain22]

same here..lol

[@robynwilson842]

@@scout1672 haha I’ve always preferred the cold.

[@dancrafton89]

I am almost 70 and I still don't like the cold weather. Here in Oklahoma we get both and I don't like the cold. Am always looking forward to the winter being over. We had some German Shepherd puppies one time one guy that bought one got him fixed and he become the biggest German shepherd I had ever seen to was 6 to 8 inches taller than his Daddy and weighted 120 pounds. His daddy weighed 65 pounds. Love you'll stay safe and God bless. Dan

[@sparkysmalarkey]

The seemingly overnight change-over to cooler weather in OK is what is getting me, I caught a cold because I forgot to turn the air conditioner off when it hit the other day.

[@coolstamper]

OMGosh I was sooooo surprised to hear you two haven’t been very far from home. I’m originally from upstate New York and now reside in CA. Jason…I bet your wife would LOVE to see Niagara Falls…would be a perfect vacation for you and your family. It is AWESOME place to visit…unforgettable. And while in upstate N.Y., don’t miss Watkins Glen. Two unforgettable…must see places in N.Y. 💕🌸💕

[@sueupham2519]

Yes,, Rochester,,n.y.

[@wendytalbot5857]

I know you have moved before but one word of advice from Vancouver, British Columbia "don't leave things to the last minute". And Jason you may need to change your gardening zone at the 40.😊

[@BeckyinKC]

I lived in Orlando for 30 years and 50 was freezing. Love the news. Becky from Kansas City

[@cathymcgaw3586]

Just love hearing from you guy's, ill be so glad when yall can get settled and get rest .

[@claudialsmith2996]

Yes. Everything will all come together. Just one day at a time. And a lifetime to plan on it. Awesome Farm.

[@ronhaworth5471]

Our daughter was little when cabbage, patch kids we're big.Brooke you brought back that memory!!

[@rkrussellherman]

Holy cow! In Michigan we wear flip flops at 58 degrees!!!

[@attorneylawanmcgee4170]

Yes it is 62

[@lindamckeller3990]

When I saw the temp in your area was 58 I said “Jason is gonna break out the jacket! Around 60 is my fave weather so October in Illinois is perfect! Not October yet? Close enough 😄

[@paulatwood998]

Linda, are you in the Chicago area where you will get the lake-effect in the winter time?

[@Rroth140]

Great show! It's my snack before tomorrow's show. Love Sat morning, can't wait. 👍🤗🥰👍

[@kellystenson7800]

Brooke - I'm with you! I do not like cold weather! I lived in Michigan and moved to Atlanta area, then moved to the UP of MI thinking I could handle the cold and snow...NOPE! I lasted 3 winters (they last from October to May) and moved back to GA!! Took me 6 months to thaw out! It was actually snowing May 17 when I left. When it snows here (not much thankfully) I get a little squirrely wanting it to disappear fast🤣 Go get you some of that hard coffee to have on hand and what the heck - if it helps with your stress level during this tumultuous time then it was money well spent haha Y'all are nearing the homestretch!💖

[@sandragillingham6255]

I'm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada it's abit cooler this week. Today it's 16C and I'm loving it and my door is open to let the breeze in :)

[@lynnmilton1240]

Tickets for Okie Homestead go on sale at beginning of October 1 around noon Dutch said.

[@flaviasollecito8760]

BROOKE YOU MAKE ME LAUGH UNTIL MY FACE HURTS, & I CRY FROM LAUGHING! I THINK I NEED THAT BLACK COFFEE TOO!

[@teresaarmstrong4099]

Beanie babies are still valuable for some. They are awesome for your grandchildren. My grandchildren loved to play with the beanies. GpKids cards are still collectable

[@ruthashcraft6679]

I was sooooooo happy to see you guys. I wanted to tell everyone it’s time to go now, cause I need to watch my new podcast from the Cog Hills! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰Love you guys

[@Naneve1970]

I really like the decor in the tiny house I wouldn't want drywall on the walls. The bee keeping plan is right on time!! Looking forward to meeting y'all in person at the meet up : )

[@nadineduerksen6556]

If you start feeding the ducks and geese in an incloser , by the time your ready to catch them it will be easer.

[@averyllpenwright2222]

get Mary Carl they follow her all in a row she could charm them into a big cage then yous can just catch them Mary Carl is so amazing how she is with the birds

[@ravenroad7469]

The Beanie babies probably have a website with different prices I know they use to have books with the prices of each Beanie baby .

[@sandragillingham6255]

Haha, I'm originally from Newfoundland and some mornings my grandparents would have to dig us out cause the snow drifted over our trailer (made into a house) and buried us in. Good thing we had a phone to call them, but most times they knew we needed to get out..lol

[@dorothyallen3614]

We don’t care if you are off schedule, we’re just thankful you’re all okay and it’s moving along!

[@Bex-rg8pj]

I was raised in SE Illinois on a large farm. We would (kids) cut hundreds of those open every fall.

[@addieanderson2043]

I used the stackable cages to raise parrots. It worked very well. Good buy.

[@pamelacrowell2007]

For the ducks, herd them through a smaller area with a feed line and maybe you get them to follow the feed into the trailer!!

[@pattiperrin6965]

My great granddaughter is 11 and she started collecting them when she was 3, she get's them from yard sale's, only if they have not been played with, LOL it funny you talking about them.

[@Yvonneb_]

I love your podcasts. Ive never heard of persimmons before here in the UK. (excuse me if I didnt spell it correctly) xx

[@kebergify]

I learn so much from y'all. Never knew about the persimmon seed picture inside to predict a winter. Lovely! Although I'm not looking forward to a lot of snow this winter! LOL

[@jodifesler6712]

I THINK GIVING BIRTH OR MOVING SHOULD BE LEGAL TO HIRE OUT!!!!!!

[@terrydonegan2312]

Here in Ga the humidity is so bad, sweat runs so bad when you go out side

[@letitiawatson8158]

Yes im in NW Ga in Dallas and the humidity is unbarible im so ready for cool temps...

[@rebeccahatcher-kaiser225]

Never tell Arlo he was an accident! Lol! I had a female miniature schnauzer as our first pet in our first house. We had an accidental litter, due to a hidden heat cycle. They were half "fence jumper", and the pups resembled "Benji

[@rosesnider8999]

Really like you both without head phones - your a lovely couple! I look forward watching everything you share!

[@wendycochran5611]

The fork from a perisimmon seed means a mild winter

[@dianethompson6980]

You guy so enjoy talking together on the pod casts…….I enjoy you both so much❤️🇨🇦

[@masunshine2970]

I had tons and my mom had an entire bedroom full of those beanie babies. We gave all the grandkids one of their choice and then my son took the huge platter of them and had 3 groups of them, one group went to the hospital children's ward, one group to the police department and one group to the fire department. That way a bunch of little kids could enjoy them. My grandma used to say a persimmon thats not right will make you pucker up.

[@janemosherpage5488]

At 58 degrees in the house, I'd be cold, too! And I'm in Quebec, Canada. Enjoyed this evening's "visit".

[@Lbsdaly1782]

I enjoy your show so much...I especially like watching you all greeting all the farm animals...I was binge watching your channel , lol. You all seem very caring and the animals look very well cared for. Wish you all much happiness and success at the 40. Looking forward to seeing the move and seeing how the animals take to the new digs. 🤗