5 Winters Living Off The Grid | Preparing For Mill Season

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[@Billestlà]

I wouldn't of taken you guys for $1000 watch people ?

[@janpcs]

@@Billestlà "wouldn't of ???

[@jackslemp1642]

😊

[@Billestlà]

Oh, come on! I like them too. Obviously, I don’t fit whatever demographic Facebook’s algorithms say follow this channel cause I sure can't afford a watch like these.

[@jimbo16720]

I think I'd put as much of your equipment as possible under the roof of the old sawmill to keep it out of the weather.

[@freedomrider30]

My hope is and I know they are thinking about it. The sawmill goes under the shelter in the spring/summer and that will produce the lumber to build the sheds for the equipment. Fingers crossed!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@tj-kv6vr]

that doesn't seem to be how greg thinks, old run down trucks and rust rules.

[@peterholmesgavleman]

Katie the weightlifting champion of Canada, 2024!

[@madamemeng884]

You two are so full of....energy! And your dogs, I think your dog food supplier should sponsor a video.

[@flowerstone]

I’ve never had an electronic watch operate more than a day on my wrist. Mechanical wind up was the only thing that would stay running. I stopped wearing a watch while I was an electrician. Never went back to wearing one. 😊

[@johndavidson6867]

Just Katie and Greg playing in the snow, just like kids.

[@TerrenceThompson-lw5es]

Those dogs love the snow and so do their human friends!

[@HarrietHensley]

You two have the sweetest relationship. I love how you talk to each other. Greg is such a dear and love how he loves you, Katie.

[@davidwittmer8806]

As a long time subscriber I absolutely love ❤your videos including Beautiful Katie’s enthusiasm.❤❤

[@mlutke4067]

You two are so skilled with moving those trees & tractors & trailers! Puppies need puppy shoes to keep snow out of their pads🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@ThisOffGridLife]

they had tons of snowballs stuck to their fur!

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

Cutting lumber in the winter. I miss those days; we use to do it every winter for lumber for the mill and firewood for a couple years down the road. those were the days that will be in your memory for the rest of your lives.

[@carlunnerstall3226]

Snowball is definitely a cool puppy. Remind me of our 7 month old. Puppy

[@angelaprovencher7150]

Do y'all hunt deer for their meat? Best meat there is . I know y'all are talking about putting the goats over in the new area where the old sawmill was , but Y'all really need a place to put all of your tractor equipment , the tractor , the wood chipper any other stuff that needs to be out of the rain and snow. The snow looked so soft and fluffy . I'll be glad when y'all's weather clears up to nice sunshiny days so y'all can get back to your outdoor projects like the siding and building the deck for your front door ( I think that is what you called it in the video) . Y'all have some pretty chickens and they all look healthy . Do you feed them chicken eggs? Y'all need some sheep so you can shear them for their fur.. but I know y'all already have a lot on your plates. Take care .

[@terrimccullough724]

I bet those pups slept hard afterwards ❤️

[@TheMadManPlace]

Hi you two. If I may suggest something... When you go out with the trailer to harvest logs, take the sides of the trailer right off and use 4 poles mounted in the holes that the sides mount in. Then if you can find one for "the right price", mount a ski-boat manual "winch" at the hitch side to be able to pull the logs into the trailer. @SkinnersOffGrid built his "logging trailer" like that but Cecil went all fancy and made a battery powered hydraulic hoist arm to help with the loading and unloading. He (Cecil) then unloads the logs straight onto his mill for cutting. Just an observation - you guys do you - but efficiency saves energy.

[@moodyblues1365]

com'on Katie, put all 110 lbs into it!!!

[@1944chevytruck]

Ya you got snow! ...so did we... all gone this past 5 days

[@ThisOffGridLife]

its warming up nd raining here

[@Stakman1]

I was having the worst day, then I saw the clips of the dogs playing in the snow and it's wasn't so bad. Thanks for sharing!

[@bobwilkinson4377]

oh you sad person

[@robertslusser6753]

Glad to see that you take time, even in the middle of the winter, to visit with and catch up with friends. Friends are the mortar that keeps our life solid when the winds of adversity blow. And it looks like you had a few tuckered out puppy dogs by the end of the day. Loved this video; I spent a lot of years cutting trees and hauling logs for firewood but, at 73 years of age, I'm not up to the task anymore. So I love to watch you guys working in the woods with the tractor and chain saws.

[@sandratweedale2579]

What a blessing that the two of you found each other. Your dynamic as a couple makes us all envious. Katie: brains, beauty and brawn. And Greg you ain’t so bad either 🥰👵 lov’n on you both from Ottawa

[@presceskys]

I'm jealous of your fluffy snow! ❄️ I've been meaning to say that I've really been enjoying your music picks lately. The videos for the last month or so have had such lovely music, that seems to match your vibe so well. Love it. 😊

[@bobhale8325]

Nice Haul! a good time of year to be using a chainsaw in the forest - prevents forest fires.

[@scottcarpenter2025]

You should find a snow blower on market place for your tractor

[@rondejoux8006]

I would love to feel the snow, at the moment we are 40 deg. c loving your videos. thank you.

[@lolasimmons9152]

Hi Katie and Greg. I would have to have a king sized bed just so I could cuddle up with the dogs lol

[@irenebellis-t6z]

Hey guys some comments made are a real killjoy, pay no mind to them the whole lot of the rest of us love your channel and secretly wish we were there with you, playing in the snow in the sunshine, with the dogs and breathing that fresh mountain air. Maybe even doing some of the work, but with 2 canes I would be relegated to making cups of coffee. I envy you and wish you well.❤

[@wesleylawrence5670]

Glad to see a cage on that bucket

[@florencecampbell774]

You are both so blessed to have this life,please watch your backs, no log is worth pain.I hurt mine and suffer I don’t want you to do the same.The snow is beautiful.Thanks for your videos.🌺🌺

[@AndreHuppe]

😅l

[@edwardcampeau8357]

Wow you guys are amazing.And Katie you are a lot stronger than you look .Did you guys think about putting your saw mill where the old one was under that building.Or maybe put a roof over the mill where it is,so you can use it more often in the bad weather.Ed from Michigan

[@ThisOffGridLife]

No we won’t put the mill there. We need a better spot for the goats

[@northidahodreaming5657]

Your channel is going GREAT.....bet you are glad to have forks for the Kioti....next you need a grapple

[@johnstadler5202]

as Red Green would say , I think the trailor would be fine with a little duct tape ! You two are awsiome !

[@JohnDoe-fg2oq]

Time for a mini excavator.

[@rodvaughan8628]

I live in Florida all I know is don't eat yellow snow❤

[@peterholmesgavleman]

Those pesky side branches do get in the way when you’re trying to chainsaw a trunk to a suitable length. But once you have cut them off the main trunk, it makes it so much easier to person handle. (did you notice the politically correct way I mentioned who was going to do the work).

[@larrymesneak1334]

You guys make the best and most enjoyable videos of all the KZbinrs I watch! I love how you two work and play together. i can almost hear Katie tell Greg "I want to pull my own weight so don't just relegate the easy stuff for me."

[@bobflores]

If only you knew where to get new wooden trailer side rails. 😉 Warmer and rain is not going to be fun on top of the snow. Thanks for the episode.

[@KrissBartlett]

i feel sorry for the dogs they look frozen poor things your good with the tractor both of you

[@ericpalmu9694]

You two are awesome! A real inspiration!

[@donaldgarrison4313]

Get that siding done

[@gregorykucera4235]

Great video, Miss the wood I spent 20 years doing it be careful, Have a great day u2.

[@stressfreepaperchase3215]

The wind did not blow the snow off 🌨️🌨️❄️ 😢😊

[@karenriggle5435]

Dogs are really getting a good workout and that puppy is really growing

[@cosmoslogic9088]

The music is killer guitar play awesome you guys Rock

[@marilynnergord7993]

Love these videos. Katie is badass!!!

[@richardrojas6306]

Look at that Beautiful snow. I already said this, Katie, what a beautiful lady, your fur baby's love playing and going for walks. You and Greg are so cute together. I love seeing all your episodes. Big hugs from Santa Barbara. Stay blessed & Safe. 😘🤗🙏🍷🌹💕👏😎

[@rolandtb3]

Late, enjoyable winter. Getting fallen tree logs for the mill. Spending time with the dogs outdoor.

[@suezaple4950]

Forest looked beautiful on the conifers , Fun watching the dogs enjoying the snow. Nice haul of logs folks soon Spring will arrive you'll be milling, I myself am counting the days until spring. awesome video.

[@eddiepaige6628]

You two work great together and you work hard. Be very proud of yourself! Thanks for the videos!!!!

[@teresawoodruff1170]

You guys just keep putting a smile on this old WVA man's face. Katie I think you could out work most men now days. And definitely a whole lot PRETTIER to look at ❤. I wish you both nothing but happiness and great health

[@stephenkennedy7931]

God Bless from your Canadian Friend Together may we give our Children Room to grow and learn to fly.

[@hardylee5364]

I wish you could get a map of north America and show everyone where you are located!

[@billiehuskins8129]

Those dogs were so cute they were ready for a nap just waiting on you. Good video

[@denniscook8361]

Please, you've got to consider heat tracing the solar panels. You can put batteries behind the panels. Use a thermostat to control the heating elements. Use photo eyes to determine whether or not there is snow on the panels. Have a camera to view the panel surface. Send the camera picture back via fiber optic.

[@karlhs4735]

Your Dogs get my Beagle excited when they run through the snow

[@jasonmckenzie380]

Congrats on the 100k!

[@ritahall8653]

I love how you brag on Katie

[@flowerstone]

It’s time to rebuild your trailer. 😅 I keep saying, you need to start building a shop. 😊

[@terryjackson2998]

Really enjoyed thisone guys!!! Great job!!!

[@elmerwright8662]

That would be so awesome to do something like that

[@mjc1389]

All of your dogs have such beautiful coloring and markings on them.

[@Michael-uo8sg]

The amount of work you put in one day amazes me. You are both working so hard and it will pay off someday although it’s hard to figure out when the end will be as you add projects on the list all the time. Way to go.

[@norrisdabney4298]

Hard work in the cold and snow, but y'all got it

[@PeterKNoone]

Can't wait for more milling videos....very strange that I like to watch people mill lumber....but I do.

[@ronaldclark2624]

Romping is good for body and soul. Ron PTL USA

[@adrians4319]

Love the winter wonderland shots! You live in such a beautiful place.

[@SpaceForce2019]

108,000 subscribers. You guys just keep growing in popularity. You'll have to have us all over for a cold beer someday. 108,000 people meetup by the chicken coop 🤣

[@censeless24]

It looks like the side panels on your trailer need a major overhaul as in you need New panel

[@barrymurray8264]

Really nice snow in the woods. Greg, you are really doing well on your tractor and hossing around logs ! Be well.

[@lambeausouth1]

Looks like you guys got some nice logs there!

[@TheHavasu_77]

15:27 Greg took it back because he knows she could if she wanted to! 😂 Just kidding, you guys are awesome and I love you bunches. ❤😊

[@waynebernier1061]

Boy….is Aspen growing quickly!!❤

[@northwoodsyankee3528]

Yep, it's been a mild winter so far so being able to take advantage is a nice thing.

[@elmerwright8662]

Another lovely video I love watching you guys❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@virginiavanoosten5013]

Last week when I watched the tractor digging out those concrete rows under the new structure, I thought at first that you were digging out a basement level underneath or at least digging out the floor a little lower for added shelter from the icy winds. Might not be a bad idea to dig out a small cistern under there where the water is less likely to freeze. Just a crazy idea for another project.

[@maryannmalone7662]

Love y’all’s channel. Y’all work so hard.

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

I got to "hang" with my son, around you guys' age, and talk about what he has been doing with his little mill business. He does mostly small custom jobs and a little furniture but will be using much of it on his house he will be starting in the next year. He was talking about why he mills what he does and such. His big problems are way too much moister here in Salem, Oregon. Things rot quickly if you don't say on them. He grew up in snow country and grumbles often that he would take working in snow over constant rain.

[@terrancesnyder9323]

Good afternoon to you all

[@waltmoore3095]

Great music choices!

[@jackieanderson6599]

Agree, rain will ruin that beautiful snow and view you two have... ❤

[@kekrut8693]

Beautiful intro!

[@WilliamSpurgeon-h5j]

Those girls come in handy don’t they

[@monoshock57]

Puppy's like snow, what snow.

[@ericpalmu9694]

I get a kick out of watching the goats peering through the boards to see what you're doing!

[@johyn]

another commercial good job

[@lynettescott682]

Hey I really love this video so pretty and beautiful I enjoyed every bit of it awesome 👍😊

[@alfredmisterka5880]

Katie you and Greg work together as a great team keep up the hard work you, s are doing and God bless you, s amen

[@fairose79]

Love to see you all again... Nice... Have a good day..

[@chrismcconnell6163]

This time, next year, you should have a log hoist, built there.

[@robertgarcia7096]

Hi guys. That fork lift is really working for you guys now. Another good video. Thanks. From CC, TX. God Bless.

[@jerrystout3032]

Great Job guys!!!!😇!😇!

[@mikefesh4052]

You know I can barely get out of bed on a snow day like that, let alone work outside in it...

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@sheilacharron5424]

Well you still have that beautiful smile so that tells me things are good even in the winter.

[@craggyislsnd]

I thought it was Big Timber season 4 for a sec. lol Keep up the good work guys!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

What a beautiful walk!

[@davidmcgee1246]

Huge accomplishment!

[@kenyh6695]

The deer were curious about the sound of the chain saw. Turn the radio on in the truck and they would come right up to the truck.

[@rushd45]

Why do you cut the logs up? Why spend the energy, effort, time to cut them to length, load them on the trailer, when you could just drag them behind the pickup and later cut them with the chain saw at the mill? With the snow on the road, they'd slide really easy.

[@ld5714]

I really enjoyed watching the dogs playing and plowing throught the deep snow. They were having a lot of fun. Greg, nice job backing up the trailer on the first load of logs, couldn't have placed it any better. You two have a nice supply of logs ready for you when you get started milling. Have a great week ahead and enjoy the snow while it lasts. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

[@virginiavanoosten5013]

What beautiful lighting on that sunny day. So gorgeous!