Thrown in PRISON For Living On His Own Land! | Off Grid Living

[@GodiscomingBhappy]

made me laugh when he said he loved prison. big thumbs down to the council. Well done to this awake man that takes no bullying from scum bags. happy life 🙏

[@megataurus7779]

If I was ever down on my luck,prison sounds a nice place! Unless you share a cell with bubba 😅

[@ScoreGuru123]

​@@megataurus7779or his brother Bo

[@megataurus7779]

@MrWho007 Cletus and Elmer in the next cell,gotta be careful steppin outside! 😂

[@world-karma9127]

Done 35 days in belmarsh... i wouldnt say it was a breeze but I learnt a fukin lot in that month, no regrets, where were you pal?

[@s.l669]

I need to do something like this, I'm so unhappy with life atm. I run my own business but basically work to work, I've lost 3 close friends now to suicide, most of my friends and family are suffering with depression and anxiety. I really worry about the future for my kids and all the negativity they are surrounded by. 😢

[@Catty_1133]

Councils allow large building firms to build massive housing estates on land they’ve dedicated ‘green belt’ until then, but not allow a single dwelling on a person’s own land? Sickening and spiteful!!

[@newbatling4194]

Not enough money to be made from someone who wants to reinstate a piece of land to its former use

[@Catty_1133]

@@DM-ur8vc True, but they feel fit to change laws on green belt land when suits them - so not really to minimise harm coz seems it depends on their agenda/their view of what ‘harm’ means (changeable). And still they persist with their righteousness over & over about a single dwelling having no care about min harm to humans along way with their power trips.

[@jonb4020]

@@DM-ur8vc Try to open your mind, eh? Not sustainable? Damaging? How? Or are you some sort of local council parasitic bot?

[@triballavangers2934]

WHEN IT SOUGHTS THEM. & IT GOES IN THERE FAVOR & WHEN THAY CAN MAKE MILLIONS.THAY WILL TRY THERE LUCK & P.. THE JUDGE.ITS A GOOD JOB YOU ARE IN THE NO.HAPPY FREE LIVING SIR.

[@rogerjoesbury9410]

​@@DM-ur8vcWhat has h built and what does he do that's not agricultural? Thank you 😊

[@Froggywentawandering]

I'm lucky enough to have stayed at Mellowcroft countless times, and to have Eddie as a good friend. He's a very savvy and intelligent man - It's always a pleasure to be in his company ^_^

[@aikighost]

He seems like a total boss, good on him.

[@dekejustice]

He reminds me of me! Just he's a U.K. version!😂😅😅

[@misst1586]

Seems like he and I could have many good conversations.

[@GypsyGirl317]

He's a very good fella. I'm in NZ and his type of intelligent approach would go well here too.

[@FunWithAJ]

What a cool and intelligent guy. The system tried to crush him and he still stayed positive and ultimately won. Good for him. I wish i had a mentor like him in life.

[@Arthur_Fleck19]

There are more and more of us ‘coming out’ as wanting a simpler self reliant self sustaining and rewarding lifestyle…. I’m loving it. It’s a quiet revolution 🤘🏻🌹

[@maryjanetrugo3997]

We will soon join this quiet revolution of living off grid. 🙏🙏🙏

[@MariDorot]

The saddest thing about this video is that no matter where you're from in the world, you can rest assured that after watching it you'll be nodding and saying that the exact same thing happens in your country too. Good on this guy for challenging those corrupted criminals.

[@UpTated]

So this kind of things dont happen in my country it's only western countries

[@janinedevilliers510]

You are so right. I live in Germany. We have a piece of perfectly good property that we can't build anything on at all because everything is forbidden. I would like to create something like Eddie has done. One of their favorite words: forbidden.🛑I F hate it. I studied a Permaculture Certification. That opened my eyes to realise that we are so dumbed down it is frightening. Nature is designed to be abundant. We should have food growing everywhere. Poverty is a lie. It is man made to keep control. Well done to Eddie. 💪💯

[@eeeckstrom]

That's exactly what I thought except I was a little shocked to learn small farms went to the wayside around 1900 there.

[@eeeckstrom]

​I pray it is never seen in your homeland. Be an avocate protecting small farms. There are those who seek to control everything on this planet, the one world order. The great reset.

[@308dad8]

Does. A guy in Birmingham, a veteran, was told he was required to buy public utilities including public water, which didn’t connect to his property at all and they took his kids away because his off grid water was “endangering the children by not having water”. They had water they just didn’t pay up extra taxes on the water. I. Fact the water they had was less toxic than city water anywhere in Alabama. I don’t know what happened in the end with them if they gave in and paid the $5000 a foot for the electric connections and monthly minimum monitoring fees and shity water connection but I would’ve either allowed the connection but refused to pay the bill until they disconnected so as not using it or moved. They wanted him to move but Birmingham is a dump. There is nothing nice about it and they are just another Liberal shity. Democrats are the only voters and the only “representatives” in shity government in Birmingham, so you really would prefer to get gas before or after Birmingham not in it. Absolute dump!

[@TeeMac68]

I used to work deep in that dreadful system, working for "The Man", until I woke up one morning, went to work, told them I was leaving, and never went back. I gave up a well paid job, ended up selling my flat this year due to interest rate hikes and now live in my van. I'm happier than I've ever been. Eddie, I salute you Sir. I've just joined your community online and have applied to volunteer at Mellowcroft. Thank you Liveration....because of you, I may just embarking on another part of my wonderful, alternative life! 🙏❤

[@gazbradshaw]

Same mate same

[@ButterflyLullabyLtd]

What a fantastic story. Good for you. My daughter wants to live off the land and build a Hobbit House. She is an Artist and Musician. I want a hobbit house too and to live near her. They are creating electricity with plants overseas. I would love to be off grid and no longer a slave to the evil greedy Elites that waste Tax money on toxic pesticides on herbal plants.

[@TeeMac68]

@@ButterflyLullabyLtd I think more and more people will move away from the so-called normal. I refuse to be herded into the human version of a CAFO and be dictated to by a corrupt system. Governance is a joke that panders only to the elites who really run things. Everything is sleight of hand, smoke, mirrors and distraction and lets not forget fear. But the masses still sit in front of their te-LIE-vision and ingest the programme like starving ants! (Can ants starve?!) Anyway, good luck with the hobbit house dream, I love them! ❤️

[@DJ-uk5mm]

@@ButterflyLullabyLtd hi. Great idea….I’m working on a plan to help people achieve the small holding dream. I’m halfway through the pilot to prove the model. I will fully document the process and when complete and when proven, I will run seminars to show people and teach people how to become free on the land I’d be happy to help …😊

[@Marie-yx5ie]

@@ButterflyLullabyLtd good for you, I am hoping to do the some day. I have started to grow my own fruit and vegetables 4years and every year I am learning more and more. It's absolutely fantastic to see so many awake people here.. Fantastic 👍👏👏👏

[@aa-kh9ex]

The man has a high level of intellect. Built a great life. However, I suspect he would have done well in anything he committed to.

[@theboybald]

Yes I would say this gentleman has a skill for life many of us would love to possses. Good guy with talent

[@danielmorris7648]

Litterally what makes you say any of that? People need to touch grass

[@user-GODheart24kJC]

Reading is the best way to find out what is going on. Get a dictionary because when you read documents they can get confusing if you don't know the terminology. It's never to late to learn. I'm learning every day.

[@Gawnyno]

maybe it's you that needs to touch grass... ​@@danielmorris7648

[@andymcevoy3109]

@@danielmorris7648because he’s determined and hard working, DUHHHHHHHHHH

[@richardgiles2484]

Well done to this man not just for building this but for dealing with the corruption within the council. I worked for Cardiff Council 30 years ago, and we all know who was taking the back handers, but nothing was done about it. Still the same today as it's easy to waste taxpayers' money in cases like this 😢

[@sheilam4964]

Thx for speaking up, Richard.

[@billienomates1606]

It takes a long time for many after they are born as humans to realise they are only visitors to this Earth in this form for a brief time. They are given the ability to move around and senses to absorb and appreciate many inputs, but for many they waste their brief time with jealousy, envy and hatred but a few see the brighter side of life and enjoy the experience however brief it is. I take my hat off to this chap with how he has absorbed life, respect brother.🙏❤

[@oliviastar3812]

Jesus Christ is the way the truth and the life.

[@seanlander9321]

Planning law is a joke. The planners just make it up as it goes along. One day your attic extension is refused because it’s over height, the next day your neighbour’s property is rezoned for a tower block. Follow the money trail and you’ll find the crooks eh?

[@youtubeyoutube936]

Load of bollocks but a good story. Tall storey in this case

[@annapachaclarke2392]

Absolutely spot on !

[@FrankBrown-c5l]

I'm thinking of setting up a small booth at one end of Tower Bridge and charging people a small fee to cross it, because that is exactly what these council stooges are doing regarding other people's property, and are being allowed to get away with.

[@mariecarton8611]

​@@FrankBrown-c5lHow right you are. Stupidity doesnt need a degree but sad to say they often go together. 🤡👺💩👹

[@genghiskhanjunior9581]

Funny hand shake gang

[@Denscaff82]

What a nice guy! Good on him for fighting the corruption council 💪🏻

[@kevinthomas5992]

Powis county council

[@CrummyVCR]

@@kevinthomas5992 But the people voted them in. They WANT them as their representation and guide.

[@OfftoShambala]

They are corrupted by ignorance and indoctrination. Generally these governing overlord type people in these positions of power, tend to be what we call in America ‘the bleeding heart liberals who cry for tolerance’ but, they are anything but tolerant. The only people who I know that preach real tolerance are the anarcho capitalists and libertarians (in terms of a defined group who generally agree on ideas about freedom and the solution to the worlds problems). And like a lot of founders of great movements of true righteousness… the nature of man, is such that too many of them fall into both intellectual and physical laziness, lack a sense of responsibility and morals… among other things. In the end, instilling a sense of responsibility and a disciplined upbringing and education about how one can live with Mother Nature without poisoning it vs total dependence on a power and water grid and some mislead people who have the power to destroy everything good in the world, is the only solution. But, that’s not going to happen. We probably had one months worth of time in the USA where we had reached a pinnacle or were close to an equilibrium line of a balance between most of the citizens acting responsibly and having the powers that shouldn’t be, more in line with these ideas. We are always on one side of the pendulum. This doesn’t mean there weren’t injustices going on… but, I like to think that was probably during the month of May, probably around 1974. In the end, we are stuck with these legacy power structures and millions of indoctrinated and mislead people or literally damaged people, mostly due to the powers that shouldn’t be (ie., pharma crap and all that that implies in todays world)… with that said, there is a town in Mexico, that sometime in the last twenty years, they literally ended local government by unanimously refusing to vote so they had no one to hold the offices that had been established decades before they were all born, and it appears they went on to live happily every after, living in anarcho capitalist peace with a federal govt that generally doesn’t interfere in most of the peoples lives. I think it was a pretty small town. Can’t recall the name of it. I imagine they are still doing well, but maybe it wasn’t all peaches and cream. It’s one of those stories that the internet masters suppresses I’m sure. Then I heard a little somethin about an area in Africa where all the women refused to have sex to get the men to stop warring. I don’t know how that played out. Probably why homosexuality is encouraged in todays world.

[@corinnecoombs2956]

Good on him! We sure need more people standing up to these criminal illegal corporations ❤

[@mellowcroft]

Your right Local authorities are indeed registered corporations. Legally bound to their stakeholders.

[@corinnecoombs2956]

@@DM-ur8vc thats what they tell you. But they are a profit making criminal organisation extorting money from everyone who pays. The sooner people say NO MORE the faster we see an end to this criminal activity.

[@jkq665]

Ali baba

[@MsMesem]

I've had abuse from the Mayor of the small village I live in. There is a bigger agenda going down and I've started making waves.

[@PimpDaddyStyles]

crackpot. you just know you are the type that tells the council that you dont have to pay council tax as you are freeman of the land and all that rubbish till you get taken to court and the court then shows you your argument is a load of bollocks.

[@andydixon2980]

A man like this who is creative, intelligent, positive should be encouraged and commended by the council, especailly for hosting events at on his land and inspiring others and spreading his happiness. It's disgusting that he was bullied for creating his own way of life.

[@BlockBlender]

He was bullied because others wanted to profit from those wind turbines, claiming they would improve and beautify nature. In reality, it was just another rich person exploiting the guise of "saving nature" to destroy even more of it for personal gain. When I see a wind turbine in a beautiful field, near forests, or out at sea, it makes me sick.

[@joenomad3388]

I know Eddie personally and he is a lovely caring generous and a real person. Nice to see you here kiddo will come and see you soon. Love and Respect joe nomad 🏄🏽‍♂️🌈💫

[@Little_Sidhe]

Is he ok? He looks like he's starving.

[@joenomad3388]

Yeah he is fine. He always has been like that looks like he’s starving. I have in the past dragged him to the cafe and he has a few bites of his breakfast and then leaves the rest for his dogs. Mind you he was ill then and had lost his appetite. Nice of you to ask. He did have this lovely girl living with him once that always cooked lush food but he did not gain weight. He burns it off as he is too active doing stuff.

[@dave72ization]

What a disgrace the council treating such a nice chap like this,love what his response was,good luck to this top bloke and his dog👍👊

[@marlan5470]

I'm usually pro-alternative energy, including wind turbines in the right context. What they were attempting to achieve here is...I'm lost for words. It's one of the cons of wind and solar energy: the corruption.

[@ITSaPendragon]

welcome to england

[@nightmaresturningoftendejavue]

This goes on my country also (central Europe), and if you asked, maybe even in Malaysia would be causes of even villagers to disappear (off) because Bill and Gates wants to plant palm trees for oil there.

[@braeburn2333]

In the US the government has regulated and restricted housing to the point where a large and growing part of the population can not afford the least expensive "approved" apartment. You need a $30 per hr wage to afford any kind of "approved" housing. The streets of every city and locality are filling up with homeless while rich people own two or three homes. Many many thousands of people who are too poor to afford any kind of government regulated housing die every year from freezing. The government claims housing regulations are about ensuring safety but its really about punishing the poor and driving them out of every community. If it were about safety, then why are 20 times more people dying because of the regulations than are being saved by them? Housing regulation is a back door program of gentrification. Gentrification is mass murder in the US.

[@ianbardon8581]

​@@ITSaPendragonlol, I left 😅

[@MaritimeFox]

Powys council need to be investigated and those in the planning department need to be named and shamed.

[@geraldandrew3289]

Maritime fox, they are being investigated at the moment on another issue regarding sales of tenant farms without consultation with tenants.

[@kesamek8537]

I'm sure some individuals are taking a personal interest in this matter which might not be the best news for corrupt individuals related to this situation and their associates/networks/handlers.

[@oceansunset6147]

My guess is that this council has been infiltrated by the same people destroying everybody’s life all over the globe. It’s an @gen@ and a mission they have. They have seeped into everything. Part of being awake is to realise that this is happening. The interesting thing is these people are not as clever as they seem and if you know how it’s quite easy to trip them up.

[@stevenwallacebaker9169]

Powys planning have a really bad name along with alot of Wales, people think of Wales as being really "good" because of the OPD but that, for most, is further out of reach as a way to live rurally than the English part Q planning,OPD gets Wales a good name it really dosen't deserve,the councils are horrible

[@ianbardon8581]

​@@geraldandrew3289very bad 😔

[@ricksmith903]

What a fantastic beautiful man. I wish him all the luck in the world. the members of council who persecuted him should never hold such positions ever again.

[@youtubeyoutube936]

Of course there shouldn’t be need to get planning permission on your own land. I mean if I lived next to you it would be ok if I set up a pig farm. Or maybe a foundry. But hey it’s my land.

[@ricksmith903]

But it wasn’t a pig farm or foundry was it. That would have been a reason for refusing planning permission in a residential area. Or not if there was enough money involved.

[@youtubeyoutube936]

Why if the principle is being able to do whatever you want with your land? Like most people you havnt a clue about the planning system. Not fit for purpose yes. Useless yes. Complicated yes. Corrupt in the sense that councillors play to the gallery in making decisions. Yes but financially corrupt no.

[@annapachaclarke2392]

​@@youtubeyoutube936Wow, that small, petty mind of yours does not stretch much intellectually does it 🙄 Not much beyond envy and bitterness anyway 😅

[@annapachaclarke2392]

​@@youtubeyoutube936Well 12 acres of land isn't infringing on his neighbour sugarplum. Give your noddle a wobble 😅 Sheesh!

[@amatterofpublicinterest]

Thank You, Eddie, for protecting our lands 💚

[@knowledgeispower6726]

What a Legend! This is a man who truly knows what it means to be Free! So much so even whilst imprisoned he was more free than most people are their entire lives!!!

[@RichInRibeyes]

Fair play to you buddy 👏🏼 We are all being bullied by the people at the top to follow their system and its disgraceful. What you have achieved for yourself there is absolutely wonderful. Not only as a win against the machine but as a life that can now be lived more free, peaceful and in tune with nature. Simply awesome 😎 Thanks again Liveration, your videos motivate me so much 💖

[@janieromer2907]

❤❤❤ I’m a Londoner living in similar style in an off grid cabin in the mountains above Taos New Mexico. Grateful for all the same reasons you describe. It’s a privileged life, especially compared to the prisons of comfort and conformity I was born to , and the physical effort required, fetching water from the creek in summer collecting snow to melt in winter and keeping the wood stove going etc keeps me fit and healthy (I’m 67). I do have to keep a gun in case of bears and mountain lions getting too close, only to fire a warning shot so far. Heaven on earth 😊

[@ZeeIam]

Think you need a KZbin Channel… sounds like a visual feast!!

[@ironhell813]

Sounds like your previous life was more privileged.

[@pearaltamelo1027]

I love this place! Thank you for sharing with all of us! It's amazing to be able to live in unison with nature. I also live in a small property close to the city and I'm trying to become as self-sufficient as possible, but I still have electricity and water from the system. I just acquired a piece of land one year ago and have been planting bay leaf and loquat trees that grow here spontaneously so that I have an abundance for firewood. I have brought in all kinds of edible/medicinal weeds such as plantain, dandelion and many others that I find wherever I go. I like to say that I'm creating a medicinal/edible weed sanctuary! I'd love to have my own well like I've seen in some KZbin videos... My property is composed of red clay and I plan to create a clay man for the property 😂. I'd like to find a group of people interested in clay to come and make their own little creations with me. We all need to work with mother nature!

[@murrismiller2312]

i collect wood & water, as well !!! its work !!!

[@musicjunk8266]

what’s the plan for when you get too old to do the physical labour?

[@ianherd569]

There are very many people who make their living enforcing petty rules. It is a cancer and the rules are continually spreading and getting more and more intrusive. So much so that they get annoyed when they cannot get their teeth into off grid folks. Council tax has to increase every year just to pay for the nonsense, so it is no wonder that guys like this get up their noses. This chap is a hero!!

[@alexandrobotelho9096]

It's not "petty", it's purposeful, as demonstrated by his experience and testimony. It can often seem petty, but it really is just micro aggressions to suit a specific outcome that will benefit a set of interests. It is a well worn, time honored strategy used by the corrupt.

[@bobmarley965]

Beloved, you are so spot on.

[@janefox5764]

@@Fluid-Druid still no binding contract to require the public to pay for it though! I never agreed to my Ct being used for covid Marshalls to enforce the lockdowns. Or signs and loudhailers to take people to socially distance. Or council officers visiting care homes to ensure that dying OAPs had no relatives visit them in their final weeks/days/hours!!! It was pure evil and I refuse to fund that tyranny!!!

[@xChimkin]

why taxation with representation is important. too many corrupt bureaucrats now

[@sykorose1966]

If money does not exist and is mental, (if that make cents) then they make the money, what need would they have for taking what they own back from the people? It is not ours to use in the first place but yet we accept using it as the current sea. How would you feel if you let someone use something of yours and then when you tried to get it back they cried saying they worked for it? The tides must change.

[@TheJeanette53]

I’m full of admiration for this man … he is so talented! . God bless him in all his endeavours .

[@jackm6307]

This man is so happy with life, he's giddy...delightful.

[@angeladawn805]

That dog hasn't stopped wagging his tail - which I think reflects the overarching happiness we've got here. Good on you mate 😊

[@annapachaclarke2392]

Yes, so true 😊

[@paulahayden6091]

What an absolute legend!!!!!! And an applause towards the judge who saw through the BS but felt he had to be seen to do something as a government employee. GET IN!!!! Much love xxxxx

[@mbeaux5693]

I figured as much. Somebody wanted your land. I love your little house. The land is gorgeous. You've got heaven on earth.

[@user-bx3os4jg1i]

You are living the dream of so many people and I do admire your tenacity and determination to live life on your own terms.

[@brucewalters8635]

I'd love to live like that but at 70 it's too late. I admire this man. What a great attitude. Even growing up in an orphanage. God bless bro. You're a great guy.

[@zappababe8577]

Such a positive, well-rounded person who lives his own life and doesn't bother anyone else. Why on Earth did the authorities have to bother him? They're just bloody bullies who don't like independent thinkers! More power to him, I say!

[@Bob-pd1wf]

Money. That's the only reason anyone does anything harmful. If the agents weren't "doing their job", they wouldn't even know this man exists.

[@keylanoslokj1806]

Proof that we are NOT free. We are born and die slaves to a ruthless, life draining, and control obsessed system.

[@Padraigp]

​@@Bob-pd1wfit's not always money. Sometimes it costs them moneym sometimes it is just evil. Opposing the creation of good. I cant explain the motivation of evil because it makes no sense to me but its there. Crushing creative people for no reason..not even money.

[@Diogenes425]

The root of bullying is envy.

[@Padraigp]

@Diogenes425 they don't envy him. His life in no way seems attractive to thr. He lives the way they think a dog should live ...in no way do they even understand this man. The reason they bullied him is they wanted to build windmills and he was in their way. Thats all. They dont think anything about him as a human being.

[@judywhitear]

That dog is so happy, shows what a happy and peaceful place this is, animals don’t lie, good on you Eddie 👍❤️

[@MoonDance66]

That was the first thing I said to my husband - how happy the dog is x

[@gratitude1061]

Beautiful dog ❤

[@ninamartin1084]

Stand up to bullies and be willing to take the consequences if you lose - and the bullies will go away and find an easier victim. Also - don't be intimidated by legal language. This man is an example to us all.

[@janicebartmess2646]

Beautiful land and lovely home. Worth fighting for, but there's much more at stake. You are fighting for all of us. Thank you, sir and Godspeed!

[@lynnebarnes3840]

Eddie thought prison was a luxury holiday! I frikken love this guy. Love and best wishes from NewZealand.

[@markjackman1712]

Even paying many hundreds of thousands hard to get a view like this in the uk, well done Eddie for your perseverence

[@anthonyburke5656]

Why aren’t there more people like him? A true man for all seasons.

[@LiLBitsDK]

because most don't have the strength to stand up against the goverment and just believe their lives and accept when they say "you can't do that"

[@Jamesherd-po6ez]

Because unless you fight,you will not be allowed to be like him,sad but true.

[@xge555]

There are plenty like him but they suffer being illegally evicted and tied up in court like he was. Bankrupted and wrought with anxiety as they wake up to the massive corruption of society. Now they experience their health falling apart due to mRNA vaccine induced autoimmune diseases. The cures are appearing on the net. The above video is a lifestyle psychiatric remedy. The medicinal cures and escape from toxic food etc. are plentiful when one awakens to self empowerment and the self responsibility this requires.

[@FA6682]

Just won my own battle with the local council over my wooden shed 😅 crazy how many resources the council are willing to waste. Bullies indeed and the system is based on discrimination as Eddie says - what a lovely guy

[@ΑναστάσιοςΠαπαζαχαρίου]

I don't know to what extend it was scripted but after watching Clarkson's farm s2 I was staggered by how much power a council can have and f you over because they may not like your face.

[@Bluebirdray]

WEF "You will own nothing and be happy" stand your ground. Going up on home insurance is causing people to loose homes. Homeless population going up. Stand your ground. Love what your doing.

[@lifestyleoffreedomfamily]

We have been off grid for 4 years now - best way to live!! Now looking for a new land to start a new project ❤ well done Eddie!! Awesome magical place you have there!! 💪

[@notanostrichcarter2297]

Brilliant! Congrats! Are you also in the UK?

[@Lilasun]

Watching this whilst parked up in my van, I realise I am 12 minutes away from this little paradise! This has been my favourite of your videos. I’m so glad this wonderful human had the intelligence and courage to go forward the way he did. Big respect and love x

[@qedamawiessene5827]

no one in there right mind would give up a self sufficient life on the land to be in a polluted town paying taxes and being dependant on others for your food . 100 years a go must have been the period where the government landed gentry barons decided it was time to finally drag everyone into the work houses or the plantations . great story of this man really inspiring .

[@spencersanderson1894]

The war also changed a lot, when the men came back to their woodlands and fields they found they were owned by rich snobs and the things they grew up doing, hedging, woodland work were all being phased out for plastic goods. A sad, sad time for the ordinary people of this country.

[@ArthurPopeye]

It's called industrial revolution 😅

[@qedamawiessene5827]

@@ArthurPopeye revolution in prison industrial farming complex work houses from child labour onwards

[@outlander234]

@@ArthurPopeye Should be renamed Industrial Enslavement.

[@SIC647]

Both my set of grandparents weren't able to make a living doing farming anymore. Sure they were self-sustainable. But they couldn't afford electricity after WWII. They still did laundry by hand in the 1960s and had no fridge. Which might sound all cute and cottagecore, but in real life, it was backbreakingly hard and they were poor. My grandparents sold off the land and got jobs in trade and caretaking, and were able to support their kids getting educations, and to not be crippled by arthritis in their 60s.

[@richardouvrier3078]

Eddie is clearly a genius. He deserves a Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences. Thinking outside the square. Stay care free.

[@Ade2bee]

I’m so glad that people like this exist

[@garethrossbuddell9436]

Is beautiful to see an attitude of somebody protecting their own home❤

[@lindajones7219]

Not just discrimination , it is the councillors pushing and taking advantage of their miserable bit of Power . They have bullied this poor gentleman . and pushed him about seeing him as a nothing, a does not matter person . Ahhh But he is someone . A decent, hardworking, honest extremely bright clever man . Love your house and the magnificent settings you are in . Great you help budding artists of all kinds . we need many many more people in the world like YOU Eddie.

[@fgoindarkg]

​@@DM-ur8vc Your bias is showing. Which council are you on?

[@fgoindarkg]

@@DM-ur8vc I agree there needs to be some oversight. But your all or nothing approach isn't a viable solution. You may be right about the farming thing too. It's worth consideration at least. My point is there must always be a balance between gov't. control and individual interest. That's where most councils go off the rails. They don't seem to ever oppose the big machine.

[@fgoindarkg]

I don't mean to be unfair to you, thanks.

[@utubeape]

@@DM-ur8vc there is a law that allows for the building of a dwelling if you have more than 11 acres of land, it is designed in order to help people start farming and there are still laws about protecting the countryside. Also there is a law that enables people to avoid planning permission if they have lived peacefully for 4 years and a day with no complaints from neighbours. Why do you require him to be self sufficient? In any case he could also meet that requirement in line with Wales one Planet Development rules too.

[@utubeape]

@@DM-ur8vc I agree with you about the big music room he built, it is not appropriate in any way, its just a modern day Folly

[@janemary2365]

I’m smiling from ear to ear, listening to and watching your story. Your shanti build, land access etc is my dream, fabulous. I missed the boat, great to see you didn’t.

[@ruinuvo2598]

Admirable character. My hat off to him. What was more shocking was a jury coming back with a guilty verdict. Very disappointing to have a public so conditioned by bullying of authority.

[@shelahogletree7711]

The oeoole who said guilty are sheep, but he is a LION!

[@joseevaniersel7280]

Exactly that is the central problem..: the hordes of anally resentive proles accepting tyranny as long as everyone has the boot on his neck.. Spite and envy..

[@van-gabondramblinrose6398]

In all fairness, the Jury are there to rule on the law. Yes, they have the power to rule against the law, should they find that law repugnant, but they're deliberately not told that. We have been gaslighted all our lives that 'Authority' rules over us, not the other way round. I wouldn't say they are sheep, as such, just misinformed and blinkered about their constitution and brow beaten into conforming and I see as my duty, the job of informing as many as I can.

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

thats real life thats institutions. thats employerss. thats collegues, customers or neighbours. They often disappoint in their lack of intelligent judgement.....

[@annapachaclarke2392]

Even though, you would think the jury would make a logical and intelligent decision, so many people are indoctrinated, and often just plain envious!!

[@kc.8436]

Your life concept reminds me of my brother's life concept. Good for you! May the Good Lord Bless you!

[@Fergie55]

One of the best half an hour I have had watching this. Brilliant beyond words.

[@GrahamSpiteri]

Eddie is certainly living the dream , well done Sir . No Fear just Research , Belief and Action equals Success.

[@annabocking8824]

They’ve basically given you what you wanted because you called their bluff and wouldn’t be intimidated by them!!! Nothing short of bullying!!! Love what you’ve created❤

[@steveperreira5850]

How do I hate bureaucracy!! As they say in Russia, “little czars” everywhere.

[@tinderboxcreations]

He had them over a barrel because they had broken the law on several accounts and they knew it.

[@melanielotos6139]

Smart and articulate man. Well played sir. He fought the fought and won. And created a beautiful place. Would move there in a heartbeat!

[@gingerchris7555]

You are saving all that land. Thank you for your tenacity. Love the land and space so beautiful.

[@MrMjbloomfield]

What a smashing chap!! He has unlocked the code to happiness in life.......amazing story!

[@trishaprett7721]

Total respect for this gentleman.This is how I would like to live.Too old now to achieve it,but I would hope this video,will encourage others to choose pursue lives that are less about possessions,but about freedom to enjoy a life,more at one with nature.

[@jayleeper1512]

If you are still breathing, it is never too late. When people finally evolve enough to throw off the corporate controlled capitalist system that has been created to turn the average citizen into an economic slave, running on a tread mill that those in power keep speeding up while they sit in their easy chairs and lap up the gravy. I have a similar situation here in the US. I used to work 10 hours a day and come home exhausted. Now I work 16 hour days and feel rejuvenated.

[@BoatsandEngines]

What a charismatic and interesting man, love that you are (quite rightly) beating the council. This is how we should all be trying to live, to be persecuted for it is outrageous.

[@JAKENMK]

When we were kids we loved mucking about in the forest and fields, building dens and climbing trees. Had civilisation and society not got in our way we would all have developed our own building styles and lived happily creating our own environments 😢 sad that we are all so hopelessly enslaved unless we can buy at great cost a slice of this wonderful freedom this happy chap seems to enjoy. Fair play to you sir !

[@heatherpage2237]

@JAKENMK yes I grew up that way, working on my cabin now.

[@msmachiavella]

Wonderous. You salvaged such a precious slice of nature and wrapped it around yourself as part of Nature. Living this way resets every aspect of life ❤️

[@claregardiner7798]

I just love this guy, what he’s doing, how he’s living and the relentless fight he’s refused to lose with the red tape power hungry devils of planning. I have no words to express my complete admiration for him! ❤

[@therealunclevanya]

Wishing Eddie a very positive outcome, he is a real inspiration x

[@jhankri]

I loved this video. Eddie reminds me of Dan Phillips of Phoenix Commotion who sadly passed away in '21. He built houses for artists, single mothers, low income people etc mostly of recycled, natural and reclaimed materials. Eddie fought the good fight. That's some shack. A creative intelligent fellow indeed.

[@julespowell4896]

What a breath of fresh air. I love this video. Massive respect for Eddie. You're living the life of dreams. The space, nature. I love it. Thank you for sharing.

[@FKBUSH1]

This is one of the best things I've ever heard! Just wonderful. Hallelujah.

[@Weirdwebbie58]

What an awesome place and top bloke he is!! Fair play for taking on the council and winning,power to the people 👍🏻

[@susanross1651]

I absolutely loved this video, what an amazingly interesting man, living the best life. I wish I’d done something like this when I was younger. I wish him nothing but the best.

[@candymcclure2476]

I really like your place, so unique! I had to wait 'til I was 73 to get the chance to live the way I wanted. I bought a "shed to house" and furnished and decorated it like a cabin in the mountains. I used to live in Colorado, I am now on my son's land but my own place and I feel so much freedom! I'll soon be 80 but still going strong. Gramma Candy

[@thehawksontour3903]

From one scouser to another, wow what an inspiration

[@DFTG8]

Lovely to hear this man had a good time in a care home. Reminds me of my Mum it was her job to take care of the kids. The kids loved my Mum always calling her Auntie Mary. They absolutely adored her. Sadly she has passed away now. I know she loved all the kids she looked after and she had us three myself and two brothers to look after. She was the best Mum ever. This man is living his best life ever. So funny when he spoke of prison too. I think he is just that kind of guy that turns bad situations into good situations.

[@flockoturtles]

I love everything about this man and his story. Beautiful land you have preserved there Eddie. Keep shining your light.

[@Emiliapocalypse]

All built from stuff he found in the dump?? Incredible! this house is lovely. Shows that ingenuity and the pioneer spirit can take you far

[@MargueriteHawkins]

A really likeable chap and clued up as well..and well done for beating the council at their own game

[@ronniefreedom1918]

This is wonderful to see Eddie, I remember when you were knee deep in council crap, so glad that they are finally leaving you in peace on your beautiful smallholding ❤

[@leevespa4564]

As a fellow Merseysider,hats off to you sir......if there was more people like you in the world.....life would be more enjoyable,encountering people like you....envy your lifestyle,all the best❤

[@dawnl87]

Was feeling really down, but this story made me so very happy. Thank you!

[@clovermark39]

He’s made a fantastic life and community. Well done.

[@KenMcKinnon-c4r]

I really appreciate Eddie's point of view. Liberty should never to taken for granted as bureaucrats work ceaselessly to take it away.

[@naturesjewel69]

Love this and his way of living with the land, not owning it and destroying it which is what the council would have allowed. Way to go Eddie, impressive and a dream of mine.

[@ingojones7404]

What a great story. Thank you Eddy. Inspiring. Thank you Livernation.

[@lynnebarnes3840]

You're supporting Yemeni craft and trade people, the poorest people in the world. You're a beautiful soul Eddie.😍

[@annabellesapphire]

What an amazing guy, so glad he stood up to the bullies, what really warmed my heart is how happy the labrador is, tail wagging, that's how all animals should live, fill your soul with nature and love 💗🌳

[@johnferguson40]

What an unlikely hero. We need more like him.

[@BassistInATutu]

I so love Mellowcroft. One of my favourite places on the planet!! And Eddie is such a solid bloke. Thanks for the great video!

[@liveration]

He's a legend 🙌🏼 glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@sherriberkley188]

What a Beautiful Soul he is!!!!!

[@miriamalonso3959]

What a cool guy! Amazing experiences and creative lifestyle. Home is beautiful

[@dulciehutchinson5913]

Love Eddie's positive spirit. Such an amazing and interesting character. Well done for your courageous efforts Eddie!

[@edmundsveikutis1698]

Council employees ought not to be able to hide behind the corporation when committing fraud or any illegal activity . They should be prosecuted individually .

[@janechanning984]

Get the name of every person you speak to at all times. They can be personally prosecuted instead of the umbrella organisation they operate under. Saving the expense of corporation money sucking you dry before any action can even take place. They will of course have to back their emlllyee but now you have a fighting chance. Just to add it was illegal to extract the jury.

[@URFUTUREUK]

I'm taking my council to the high court for many misdemeanors.

[@dianetandy1757]

Definitely

[@ManchurianCounterweight]

british councils seem to be the bane of everything good and decent. The british public seems to have accepted this situation and seem cowed, and rarely fight back? It really seems like class and the old aristocracy ways never left england, it's still a place where people are constantly under the thumb of corrupt authority. Much respect to this man.

[@believewithmrsilly187]

Love this 💕

[@allegrosotto2126]

Brilliant story 👍 and yes, councils around the world are the same - all best destroyed.

[@GGAZ2012]

Loved this video! Eddie's success story is one of the few who fought the system...and triumphed! Thank you Eddie...when one wins, we all win!

[@moxiejohnson4090]

Amazing story. And what a clever, industrious, creative guy. I totally get his mindset and bloody good on him for fighting for justice. Really well done and i wish you all the best!

[@TheBoabby50]

What a brilliant, determined and altruistic guy. The world would be a better place with more like him. Hats Off. 20 thumbs up if I could 🥳👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@nrw34260]

It takes a special special kind of guy to take on the system. Kudos.

[@newdawnrecordings]

Legend! Really enjoyed your story. You have created something very special. All the best ☀️

[@lisajoyaslanis]

This man is industrious, clever.... And free! Good luck to him!.

[@NaturalNat111]

Eddie is living the dream ❤ what a beautiful slice of nature he has there. More power to him for standing his ground and being determined to prevail against these greedy corporations known as the council. What a wonderful man with great humour and spirit 💚

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Wow!!!! What a story… a very clever and knowledgeable guy!! I must admit that was wicked!!! Keep up the great work guys! …. Smithy

[@smileycamel5635]

You've built a beautiful homestead ! It's so organic! Well done!

[@davidtuer5825]

What an extraordinary man. A deep thinking eccentric, who really is living his dream.

[@lizzieb6311]

Love this guy! He is a prime example of keeping a positive mindset and the best in spite of what life throws at him. A very cool man. I’d love to share a beer or two with Eddie. That Governments make criminals who are harming no one but simply making their way is a disgrace. Happens here in the USA as well. Wonderful homestead Eddie! Keep that energy going - you’re an amazing guy 💜

[@martinmullally8004]

Downloaded the KZbin app (normally just watch passively) just specifically so I could comment on this. Love it - thanks Eddie, love what you've done and how you've done it! Brilliant stuff. ❤