Time to get WINTER + RENO READY! | NEW utility room, site clean up & homestead prep!

[@TheCatlady63]

well you need to train your horses to pull a smalltrailer or wear panniers so they can move stuff up the hill.

[@joannahatton99]

From comments you have made it is obvious you don't have any experience with horses. However, you have an EXTREMELY valuable resource there that you are not using. AND much cheaper than other motorized suggestions!! Maybe you have a neighbor who can help teach you or, better yet, your daughter. Also, there are lots of info online (you tube university) to help her/you learn. Both of you are intelligent, hard working people which is usually passed on to the children. Because this has to do with her ponies she has motivation to learn. She can both pass on what she learns as well as becoming more involved in helping on the homestead (and with her ponies)!! This VLOG has quickly turned into one of my favorites. Not just because of content but because of the likability and humor of you two. I envision your subscriber content growing. As always, looking forward to the next time!! ❤❤

[@carolh1527]

I agree. It would give them a job, help move supplies up Hilary, and teach horsemanship.

[@kariannefimland1475]

"I've chosen this, but I am still going to complain about it!"😂 is now my favorite quote❤😂

[@patobrien6364]

Is it my imagination, or have you become remarkably CHILLED despite your challenges ? Maybe, just maybe, Ireland is working it's magic on you all 😘 Welcome to Ireland,btw 😎

[@amandaoconnor2854]

I think your hair looks adorable and very creative to use a dress belt. Also I would happily donate to an ATV (that's what we call them in Canada) fund for a vehicle and cart. You could be saving hours to do other work and you put out such great content I'd consider it reimbursement. Lovely to see how the Irish countryside looks in the fall. Greetings from Alberta, Canada 🍁

[@alidabotes6264]

Excellent idea!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Re filling sacks...you are bound to have an old bucket lying about with a similar circumference to your sack. Knock the bottom out of the bucket place this 'collar' inside your empty sack....the rigidity makes filling the sack so much easier. Sending everything good your way. 🎉❤🎉

[@paulinewayland713]

Great idea, thankyou

[@magdavandermerwe8338]

Can't you stack the washing machine and dryer and put the dishwasher on the ground😊

[@micheledenise2305]

U should put insulation around ur camper van at the bottom to keep it warm inside 😊

[@kjh888]

WHO KNEW there were interesting observations to be made about Selotex?! Thanks Kayvan! :)

[@zodiaczigzag1853]

Put some harnesses on them ponies, and get them to help, there do much faster, and as for the dishwasher, 👍whilst it doing the washing up, gives you time to do other stuff

[@leahhalcomb9021]

Seriously you guys need to get yourself a four-wheel drive ATV with a pull behind wagon. Save yourself a whole lot of energy going up and down that Hill

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Build a sledge and let the horse pull it!

[@brianfarrelly7151]

I agree - it needn’t be new but you’d complete tasks far quicker.

[@debmazalan3386]

Growing garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow! Mix in some bone meal for root growth and good compost. Once planted, just make sure to cover with straw or other mulch to protect from freezing. It is so satisfying to see the green shoots in the spring and get that harvest in summer! Love watching your Irish activities each week.

[@ToriPhillips-u6g]

You could train those horses to pull a sledge up that hill !!

[@Tomm9y]

I think a little removable platform in front of the dishwasher would allow Cori to reach it and the freezer too. Whatever your views about dishwashers, less washing up in the caravan means less humidity, even if you have a dehumidifier (well worth designing into the renovations). It is a pity the garage wasn't retained with the house.

[@brendacasey]

Dishwashers are more economical than washing by hand. As for the temporary spot up so high...Keyvan is taller so packing/unpacking would be easier for him (wink wink nudge nudge) 😂

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Classy, sassy, 😂🎉😂.

[@lieuwina]

I would use that insulation you saved and put it around the bottom of your camper for the winter it will help a lot. I loved that double take of you both on the wood chips and love the humour and banter between you both. Have a lovely day.

[@marysmolarz3741]

Could you get a farmer neighbor to harness train one of the ponies to hall a skid?

[@aveggiecooks]

A dishwasher is supposed to be convenience but ye have turned yours into an inconvenient convenience! 😂 Is this some of the famous 'bumble - fuckery?? I think that's what Kayvan called it anyhow! 😂 Love your channel, watched it from first episode and you are such a wonderful family. Welcome to Ireland and I hope you have nothing but joy and peace living here ❤

[@SharonMurray-v4y]

I load dish washer from side by sink. Anything to make winter more survivable. Go Kayman the donkey. Loving your channel guys ❤

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Great video guys. You both work so hard ❤

[@hannesofie6071]

You two never fail to make me laugh! ❤❤

[@30077b]

Guys I'd be putting those chunky ponies to work! Get creels and get those ponies carrying loads!😂

[@rkobcan]

*Looking forward to how you survicve the winter, hoping it is a mild winter for you.

[@bwitched3810]

You two are the most amazing couple.. I cannot believe how far you’ve come . it’s going to be amazing when it’s done . Sending hugs and warm thoughts from California

[@alidabotes6264]

I love that you keep your sense of humour even under all the pressure. I admire that trait in both of you. I haven't commented before so I want to add that you're a lovely couple who will definately conquer & flourish. Great example for your children. I await your vlogs in anticipation every week. Wish I could wave a magic wand & conjure up tractor & trailer for you.

[@annjarvis9300]

We are just so glad you can have a good laugh together with all you are doing and have to do it makes everything worth while tcx now blessings to you all the oldies 🤗🤗🤗👍

[@bhavens9149]

Humorously every time I see you go up and down the hill, I think - Mini Train on its own track! Yes I know a bit fanciful! :)

[@geraldinemcguire1698]

The hot pink really gives the space a great ambiance.😊

[@maryhduke2307]

Use the insulation in the barn for the horses.

[@brianfarrelly7151]

It must be really tough growing, harvesting, weeding while preparing for the renovation but it will be rewarding in due course. Keep up the good work and high spirits.

[@Melissa02891]

Amazing that you are still smiling and find the humor in these enormous tasks. I hope you're keeping track of your daily steps, honestly those hikes up and down are exhausting. All while the ponies watch your every move I think I'd formulating a plan of hitching a wagon to those ponies and have them earn their keep. Getting your appliances indoors before winter is a smart move, and purchasing another freezer for your harvest will come in handy for many years to come. I'd definitely pass on the idea of lugging dirty/ clean dishes back and forth to use the dishwasher especially in cold and freezing temperatures unless...Kayvan is volunteering 😂

[@valeriehill6382]

You guys make super hard work look fun, keep laughing, you are doing amazing work 💪💪💪👍

[@lovelyskull3483]

You need a sled or toboggan to drag stuff up and down the hill. Great video, thank you.

[@Marie-z3q]

our doing great

[@TeriDuncan8049]

Love the bloopers ❣️

[@mayagame]

omg, I hope you stay strong through this.. I am about same age with my husband as you and just feeling too tired since covid for any project that big.. it actually makes me feel more tired just watching how much you have to do.. I wish you health and strenght for all this (I think Robin is cheerping like that)

[@darriongrey9088]

two ponies eating away watching you carrying! Shure you could utilize their help, i think they would enjoy helping the cause so Kayvan the "donkey" can be better utilized!

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Build a sledge and let the horse pull it! If you can get one to pull to harness, it's cheaper than an ATV!!!! Have you got a farmer/neighbor who has tack for a horse to pull anything?

[@leafgreen9099]

It is always best to set up your food production/wage earning pieces before making a really comfy cosy nest to live in. I think all the really successful people do it that way round. You set up a remote work situation before you got the land and now you are developing the food aspect. Good for you!

[@dawelch69]

Recommend you all get a skid steer, or a front loader tractor. You’ll love it ❤!

[@calypso4554]

Funny to read all the comments about just get the ponies to drag or pull something. Look, ponies or horses have to be trained for doing this. Just go out to an untrained horse or pony and try to put a harness on them and then happily shout out "let's go, sweety". 😅😅😅

[@CLFL14256]

100 likes for your comment. I can see an untrained horse bucking bags of woodchips all over the place, lol. Also, as they came from a rescue, there might be contractual restrictions of what they can do with the two cobs (knowing how awkward Irish rescues can be, e.g. way over the top}.

[@juliealtenburg9671]

Wheel barrow would help! Maybe 2!!@😅😊❤

[@johnotoole2617]

Don't you have 2 ponies?. I am sure they would be more than able to lug a few bags uphill. 😉. They may also enjoy the workout. Old style 👍.

[@CLFL14256]

takes a good while to train horses, harness isn't cheap, nor are carts. Also it was mentioned that the track is too narrow for an ATV, so too narrow for a cart or similar

[@MrMooneclips]

hi there. if it were me then i would buy a skid steer (formely know as a bobcat) instead off a quad. becasue i would use that one to haul things and make diffrent roads and so on but that is me. i followed a guy that breed bison and so on and he called his skid steer in a ironic way for a "mechanised ranch pony" hehe hope you have a great day! :)

[@sharonhumes7219]

You need a “dog cart” or harness for the ponies. Your daughter would love riding in one probably as much as I did as a child. They are also practical for hauling.

[@saskiab.-m.2211]

Again you cracked me up with the fridge/freezer hugging. And i absolutly agree with the garden/animals, just go for it. My garlic is in, and the husband managed to stand on the bed today ;). He said, he will buy me red flags for christmas to see where I planted things ;)

[@terrybull1043]

You already got two four will drives running around the field 😂just get a cart they’ll love it❤❤

[@judycarol8304]

You’ got two ponies. Surely they could help carry heavy loads up the hill

[@Ecuador4Life]

Raising voyagers in Portugal bought a gas (maybe) powered dump wheelbarrow. That might be something Ireland has for climbing Hiliary.

[@markstokes2809]

You guys are so much fun

[@BallyporeenClogheenBurncourtHe]

Put those ponies to work at heavy lifting! Every resource on a farm has utility and needs to earn it's keep. Think time efficiency and protect your physicality for other stuff.

[@carrierawson8254]

I would put the dryer on top of the dish washer that way you can reach love your videos can’t wait to see all the changes to come ❤

[@didisalyers4460]

You guys are making a decision to eat healthy. This is so important when you are working so hard.

[@ChrisRaeAdmin]

Moving stuff, how about those two freeloaders in the paddock. I would have though two bulk bags one per side, get some advice, there should be someone who knows something about horses in Ireland.

[@carrieplatt1399]

Love your channel. I laughed when K-Man said while BBQ: Safety first , while the sparks from the BBQ were flying up under a wooden summerhouse. Hahah. Keep up the great work.

[@mikehill3238]

I had never heard of a belted Galway either until we saw several in a small herd in South Dakota, of all places. Sort of a strange looking cow

[@js5693]

Put the dishwasher on the ground and the dryer on top of it I think it would be easier to load and unload the dryer up high and as others have said put those freeloading horses to work carrying things with some sort of used wheeled cart most likely cheaper than a motorized vehicle for haling and no gas needed.

[@sandralowe2874]

Who needs a gym when you do all that walking up the hill carrying bags of wood chip 🤷‍♀️😂 love the sound of horses munching on grass 🥰

[@SimonEllwood]

A real land girl now!

[@xandrabotha1862]

Such hard work!! Lots of memories eventually ❤

[@dreamchaseruk]

Hahaha, Corie you look like a war time 'land girl' with your dungarees and hair scarf ❤

[@vickiraab5921]

Rosie the Riveter 😂

[@helenstewart2085]

Only advice I can give is to keep the site tidy, we lived on site with our 2 preschoolers and 1 slightly older child. The 2 year was the worst wanted to help, but nearly was chainsawn one morning. The builders laughed that each night we cleared the site, but that was for safety of the children. We had no bathroom and kitchen for a autumn/winter. Still had a toilet and shower!!! But the dust through the rest of the house was a major problem. Plus living many miles from anything to keep the preschoolers occupied.

[@inimitableknight9791]

Well done for all the progress so far. Pre quad bike maybe try a powered/motorised wheel barrow?

[@M-LFC491]

Kayvan, those lookalike pompoms hanging down your hood are very endearing, you look like a wee baba!

[@terricollins8450]

I thought he looked like Andy Pandy 😂

[@suzannehicks5856]

Hey with that hill, who needs a gym!! 😂 oh and you certainly will be safe from vampires with all that garlic 😂

[@gingerbreadcake8898]

Finally git to see the missus do some actual labour.

[@cadr9241]

Good news is that soon you won’t need any gym equipment anymore to stay fit, Hilary will keep you healthy !😂😂😂 keep the good spirit 👩🏼‍🌾💪🏽

[@ksmity9418]

Washing dishes by hand, unless you plan on having company for a meal my guess is you won't anytime soon extra freezer is a great idea to save all that good food your growing!

[@neutonrenda2303]

The ponies are probably thinking 🤔, perfectly good for a stable floor.😂

[@ayersrockwhere]

Hilda Ogden carrying bags up Hillary hill 😂

[@geofft3214]

Sunsets and slow living. 👍

[@KewiCampervan]

❤

[@joannesands2073]

Forgive me if I'm completely off here but if possible can you go straight across your field and cut an opening in the hedge , instead of going all the way down to the bottom and up again 😊.... your both such hard workers, definitely an inspiration to lot's of us 😁

[@SagebrushRambles]

I'd use the horses but that's just me lol. Does Kayvan even do the dishes? Let him do all the dish cleanup and he'll see what a pain schlepping dishes around will be. 😂

[@ml3510]

How did you survive storm Ashley? I hope you didn’t see much damage.

[@mariadange06]

Having been to Nepal, might l suggest large basket carriers that you carry via strap on forehead, more balanced to carry heavy loads up hills ;)

[@geraldinemcguire1698]

What you might need is a pack mule for the Hillary trek.😮

[@deborahmapps1430]

build a pulley system to get things up the hill lol

[@christerberglund978]

You got two ponies, why dont you use them? Let them start working. They can drag a lot on a little wagon.

[@DShaimaaHam]

2 things about the dish washer. It is too high up(for you in particular) to load the dishes, especially on the top rack. Also, taking the dirty dishes out to the dishwasher and then back to the caravan to be used again, is a waste if time and teetius. I think for now, stick with washing up the dishes in the caravan.

[@jerrylosik8706]

😊 I'm Jerry, who is male the guy you mentioned in your comment today. Try using a hammer claw to extend your arm reach, and it is easier to tote sheet goods. Another thought make sure you use a mask when handling or cutting the insulation. My little experience with animals is that they eat or drink anything. The insulation details you mentioned seems especially gnarly that might cause cancer if not teated carefully. Your continuing smiles, planning, and work makes me wonder what you're up to in the mext video. Go get'um. (as if you had a choice) Best wishes and bandages. Jerry

[@dianamazzullo9065]

If I was just starting a homestead, the very first project after shelter would be to prepare my garden immediately. What’s more important than good healthy homegrown food. NOTHING! ❤

[@TomWood60]

Not sure what rental equipment costs near you, but could you rent something like a small skid steer loader for a day to make moving materials around? I used to do everything by hand with manual tools, ladders, etc and have found a short term rentals to be a massive time saver and not super expensive.

[@MK-yeah]

Hi. Loving your story. I did something similar but opted for Poland 4 years ago 🙂 As far as your dishwasher is concerned. How about putting it on the floor with the tumble dryer on top? The other suggestion is a bit wacky, and in truth not anything I know about. I get that ATVs etc are not feasible at the moment but I do feel for you guys having to trapse up and down those hills carrying sacks and so on. So why not enlist the ponies? Make a cradle to place on their backs and load them up. Isn't that what they did back in the day? As I said not a subject I know anything about 🤔 Wishing you guys well 😁

[@Snowfox-caron]

I love you guys u make me laugh. But I have a question? And that is why oh why dnt you use your pony’s to pull stuff up and down that hill. The are beautiful but a bit fat and would love a job to do. It helps them to healthy. Keep up the good work.

[@leafgreen9099]

Could you get a wheelbarrow up that path?

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Could you line the office wall with these panels of insulation, or would the smell be horrendous? Would the damp proof membrane help? One word to fight winter, at least in Colorado, Fleece. Fleece sweaters, fleece hoodies, fleece trousers, fleece socks. They've saved my bacon more than once! We're weird. We don't do full coats until well below freezing or until it snows. Wow! It's colder in Ireland than Colorado. Now that's just wrong. You have my sympathy.

[@StBridgit]

Question: do you have a dry barn for the horses when the weather starts to get very miserable? My understanding was horses need a dry area as otherwise you run into hoof problems if they are constantly standing in wet/muck. Hopefully you have something already suitable as this would be a pain to build on the fly in the cold.

[@BryanHolmes-j4r]

Water rail

[@lizmoss9227]

Use those ponies to drag a wagon up that hill!

[@Rangergoal]

Why can’t you use the ponies to carry the mulch up the hill?

[@the_midnight_mechanic_stua1503]

Sounds cRazy but with the sea just down there, would you use seaweed as a fertilizer for the plant beds ? I know plenty of places in Cornwall do it

[@verajamieson8020]

U have a horse,what about a sleigh??

[@teresabaptistaalberto1704]

Is it possible to build an elevator from the house hill and the garden hill? Like between two trees?

[@janewilson6081]

Why dont you invest in a quad bike and a little trailer. Im sure it would make your life a lot easier.

[@bridierahman9655]

Get a buggy. carry and get you a out

[@KewiCampervan]

Agree!

[@carolinedonohue5816]

What about the work horses??? Put them work...no bother to them to haul stuff.

[@carolins294]

Yes, but you have your Ponies!!!😅 why dont you use them for transporting stuff like farmers did for decades...

[@CLFL14256]

did you ever own a horse? Do you know if they have been trained?

[@carolins294]

@@CLFL14256 i have horses at home :-) I don't know if this ponies have been trained. But this breed is often quite easy to teach

[@Bearleena]

I know you two have a lot going on right now, but maybe you could have a little chat in the oversized ears of the equine members of the family about sharing the burden, very literally. If they want oats this winter, they need to start carrying some sacks up that hill.

[@billkendall2881]

I'm surprised you need a gym with all the work you do every day, get the horses working for you.

[@adammcinnes2957]

Seeing you guys move that pile of chips by potting soil bags really hurts my feelings

[@bhavens9149]

if you pull the racks out to put dishes in the dishwasher, does it fall over? just wondering, looks a bit dodgy! altho also looks a bit fun, as dodgy things often do.