Time to START the NEXT Project!

[@jumpinjiminy]

I hate winter, but love fall. 50 degree in spring all of my windows are open. I can go outside with a sweatshirt and not get cold. love that.

[@rvprepperwayne]

Wal-mart has 4 foot LED shop light for under 20 bucks each and the work great. They also dont use much energy. I have 4 of them running a solar shed with an inverter. I'm going to guess the surprise is you had a fence installed. I heard the post driver in a few videos back. I could be wrong and I'll see on Wednesday's video.

[@BiterAvid]

Thanks for capturing Moose's little flirting dance. So cute.

[@marciasanderson838]

Since you have an abundance of scrap wood check with the Junior High and Senior High to see if they could use some for craft classes etc. They would be glad to have it.

[@johnchase4408]

One thing Homesteaders will ALWAYS utilize is scraps.

[@suzisaintjames]

@@johnchase4408 , Al said he planned on burning it... that's why donating it is such a good idea. 💝☀🌵

[@johnchase4408]

@@suzisaintjames I missed that. Yes. Agreed. Donating it is a much better idea.

[@gerrysmith5607]

Loved the dance Moose did. Lol

[@shieldzee1]

here Australia we have hardware store like LOWE'S called BUNNINGS you go in just grab one thing 1/2 day later you come out with ton of stuff lol

[@wigglewiggle3789]

From one Aussie to another heck yeah. And all the random stuff they place near the check out to induce binge buying. I have enough micro fibre cloths to supply a family of ten for a lifetime. You forgot the sausage sizzle out front. Bunnings snag house. Love it.

[@JennyMacBallard]

LOL Just last week I went in for a $30 cart. 2 grand later! oh dear :) @Wiggle Wiggle, last week I saw a truckie stop in the middle of the carpark, jump out, get 2 sausage sizzles and then hop back in his truck and drive off.

[@wigglewiggle3789]

@@JennyMacBallard I feel your pain. I have a massive Bunnings a five minute drive from my house. I am poor. But my garden and house is amazing. I also have no social life as I always doing something on my house. Damn you Bunnings.

[@tonygrimes13]

@@wigglewiggle3789 Why do so many Australians watch Lumnah Acres??? But then so many of us Irish do as well!!!!

[@HyperFoxTails]

Are you going to put some type of doors on the firw wood barn to keep your fire wood dry, and keep the snow out of the building!?

[@LumnahAcres]

I hope the wind 💨 doesn’t blow the snow in. I am hoping to not put doors on. If I have too I will. But the wood will dry better with out them

[@violantederojas6188]

Figaro really does love attention, doesn't he? Such a good kitty! I noticed he was following you around this morning, too...

[@siusaidhchaimbeul5499]

Cats are never happier than when watching people work. Suspect they're laughing.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

Suggestion: make a big container from cattle panels for your kindling and keep it in the new woodshed. ... and add your sawdust straight to the goat pen bedding.

[@elizabethchetwood1916]

They probably did that with the sawdust.

[@wayneleamon3186]

The woodshed looks great. I know you all are pleased. That separation walk was a great idea. The more firewood, the better.

[@melissalucero9239]

I love the little dance moose did, it was perfect! Lol Since I was born and raised in the Phoenix area of AZ I personally cling to the brisk mornings and the changes in seasons. I agree completely that the food is another big part of the seasons for me too.

[@elizabethchetwood1916]

Al, Figaro isn't trying to distract you, he's collecting the "Supervisor's fee"!

[@trishkeane7586]

Looks like Figaro was being very helpful. I just love him.

[@jerryodell1168]

Shop Lighting - Spend the extra and install recepticles (properly wired) so you can unplug when a unit goes bad and repair or replace with a new one. Trying to repair a fixture on a ladder is not fun. Also, rugged drop lines for tools is a plus if properly wired with strain reliefs.

[@annemckoy812]

You two make me want to get up and get busy but this to shall pass

[@larryparish5984]

Hey Al, you might want to get those battens put on before you have the spray insulation applied or you're going to have insulation coming out between the siding.

[@anthonymiller8979]

Was just going to say the same thing !

[@tonygrimes13]

@@anthonymiller8979 I think he bought paper in he store. I'm watching videos a few days late but don't want to miss any.

[@matismf]

Are you going to put battens over the gap between the siding boards on your workshop/barn? That should minimize how wet your foam insulation will get from rain or snow...

[@bcvahsfam]

I sure would like to see what your garden has produced. And Tanner and Pluto need more video time. :-) You are doing a great job! Everything you all do looks great!

[@Lani911]

Good morning Lumnah Acres... more projects on the farm and I can't wait. I find it fascinating that you take us on your shopping trips, such a treat. Everything you, Gina, and Olivia do on the farm makes us feel like extended family. Thank you for including us in this journey and may you have a blessed day. 🤙☝️

[@bay9876]

If installing a pot belly stove in the Work shed, those scraps would keep you warm for the winter.

[@MsLittlemommy]

Put your kindling where you had the your wood stored.you may want to get your batten strips in before spray foam

[@KLRead1]

New Subscriber here, Absolutely love your channel. I am 61 and disabled and wish I could go back to when I was young and be that "Modern Homesteader". God has blessed you and your family well. I now look forward to seeing what you do each day and the days that you don't post I miss you all very much. I know it is a lot of work to do this you tube thing but please don't stop. Thank you for sharing your lives with us and know I will be looking forward to your next video. Thanks again, ken

[@tonygrimes13]

Ken Read - Go back & watch all their videos fro start as well as the present ones. They are a great family.

[@deborahmarquez4029]

Make a kindling bin inside the wood shed....

[@PowerTom286]

Hi Al, Gina and Olivia, I'd make a lot of apple juice for the winter with those thousands of apples, spicing it up with a little cinnamon and lemon juice, just a suggestion

[@JunkyardTailgate]

Beef stew and butterhorn rolls! Delicious.

[@heckmancs]

Can't wait to see the reveal of your project you've been working on. Still can't believe all of the projects you have done this summer. The progress of your homestead is just AMAZING! I'm sure your workshop will be the same. Keep on keep'n on! 👍God bless you and your family for taking us on your journey! 🙏

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

I am going to build the pallet and hog panel into the hoop for my kindling. We just got a splitter and have split wood all over the driveway right now. Slowly stacking it to get it covered!

[@woundeddove]

The high here in Hatchechubbee ALABAMA, is 97 degrees and low of 70 tonight. Your blessed to be in a cooler area.

[@thess518]

It's 91 and 70% humidity here in NC. I will 2nd your emotion.

[@louisl.8724]

Are you going to put up batton boards on the barn? I see a lot of light cracks.

[@caninedrill_instructor5861]

I noticed that too.

[@spanky610321]

Same question here too

[@randomlyfunny2657]

He has ni building wrap behind the siding, not a very good set up.

[@straubdavid9]

Pretty sure he mentioned batten boards somewhere along the way? And no .... I'm not going to go look ~8^)

[@jeanettedickey6748]

I think the surprise is a fence and playground for the goats.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I hate the winter... yup

[@ceepark114]

Your wife reminds me of myself--my husband builds something for the home or animals and I come behind as the "clean up crew"! Love seeing the changes on your farm.

[@sheilamaggard7119]

I came here with Hope, and I fell in love with y'all as well and seeing those sweet moments between you and your family with Hope and all of your animals melts my heart ❤️ she couldn't have gone to a better home 😊

[@warrencraig6948]

I realy look forward to new videos from you the connection you have with the farm animals is joy to see

[@bengerman9648]

You clean your sheds better than lots of people clean their own homes. Love the videos!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

I dread fall because it means winter is closer. But I am looking forward to watching Al plow snow. LOL

[@henriolanie6093]

Hey Al, I’ve been watching your Chanel , and I see that you have your table saw on the ground, you’re such a project making guy, make yourself a table for that saw, it will be so much more comfortable to cut wood, best regards to your family, Henri.

[@chrisanderson9856]

Farmstead is looking good!!! Cant wait to see the garden harvest. Oh in my opinion winter is the best season. Great videos Al, Gina and Olivia.

[@reallrain]

It's still above 90+ here in Huntsville Alabama. And I can't wait to transition my container garden to mum's. The heat was so bad this year that my tomatoes didn't do well. But I can't wait for winter

[@brendalawrence6732]

That woodshed is a God send Al, it will be to nice having the wood so close to the house, in a dry place and to hold so much. I love it! I'm excited to see what the surprise is, I'm with the others and think it might be a fence, but hard to say really. So will look forward to Wed's video even more. lol The stew looked delicious! Yes, the dark mornings and dark evenings really beat me up too Al. I love the long daylight hours. Night seems to never end when the time changes. sigh The one good thing about winter is the warm kitchens from the comfort meals we make. lol Your stew looked so yummy along with those home made crescent rolls!

[@toddpeterson2362]

You have inspired me to go out and clean up my shop!! Thanks Al and Gina!

[@PlanetMojo]

Same here! After a summers worth of construction, it's a mess!

[@karlgriggs8887]

Me too, then I open the door..... then closed it right back up! LOL...,?

[@PlanetMojo]

@@karlgriggs8887 -- Exactly! I just ripped lumber for 2 hours straight -- adding bigly to the mess. At some point I'll have to cave in and just get to it 😁

[@karlgriggs8887]

@@PlanetMojo I too will need to do the same, but I have just over 15,000 sqft to deal with. I figure if were to put in 5 hous a day, I think I could finish in 9 years. ....lol?

[@PlanetMojo]

@@karlgriggs8887 -- 9 years if you work fast 😊

[@waverider2319]

Al you all accomplished a lot in your summer. Here in New Zealand we are just in our early spring. And as you know when you stay busy, the time flies.

[@BearStar1]

Why didn't you put the batten on the siding of the New Woodshed & Carport so that it would match the New Barn Finish ?

[@tonygrimes13]

Rome wasn't built in a day.

[@RonRay]

From the looks of the Lowe's interior and parking lot, I'll bet they are proud to see you! ;)

[@rsoubiea]

Figaro is such a sweetie, he really likes spending time with his humans. 🐈 Pig harvest next month?

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Nice to get the cleanup done. I look forward to seeing the door in place. I am excited to know what is coming next. Good job and stay safe and well.

[@PlanetMojo]

The part with Gina trying to work and Figaro insisting on getting petted is _very_ familiar! On our homestead, we have three cats that do the same. Some days you actually loose like 1/2 hour to petting! Things are looking good guys! No I need to get out and work in the dense fog on my own project....

[@sandrakohlstedt8583]

Planet Mojo: Cat petting is not “lost time”. Actually, this is physical therapy, lowering ones blood pressure and generally improving ones entire outlook on life! Not to mention what it does for the 🐈 cat! Just sayin!

[@PlanetMojo]

@@sandrakohlstedt8583 -- Agreed. I do enjoy it. I should just schedule it in to the day because it's going to happen 😊

[@tonygrimes13]

@@PlanetMojo If it's going to happen then it's already in the schedule.

[@cherylwilliams81]

Love seeing you and Gina work together! Look forward to seeing the new project on Wednesday!💕

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

Figaro doing his foreman job. Glad the wood store is done, and it's nice to see the barn build back. Looking forward to seeing the reveal. I'm sticking to my guess from my previous posts. It should look amazing.

[@valeriesmith9639]

Hope it's a small pond for the ducks! Too cool. You got everything else--just about--except for whatever it really is. 🤔🤗

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

@@valeriesmith9639 I have been thinking the pasture has been properly fenced off rather than just using electric fences, with what I hope will be a play area for the goats. 😁🐐

[@tomgourley305]

Wow, the cider making vlog they made last year popped up on my suggested list yesterday, so I had to watch it. The press they were using looked just like the one we used 60 years ago when we made cider. Thanks for the replies, I would have gone searching based on those if last year's hadn't popped up. Al, thanks for the memories.

[@daviddobson8933]

When you had the equipment there why did you not run water to the barn?

[@patrickinottawa27]

Probably because "as Al mentioned" the budget was tight for doing the electrical. Electrical only has to go down a couple of feet (depending on the code where you live). A water line has to go down below the frost line which is at least four feet and that would cost more money. It also means he has to heat the barn 24/7 or spend money on heat tracer cable and then hydro costs etc. If I remember correctly, he mentioned eventually doing rain water harvesting for all the animals, as he did with the pig's and New Yoke City.

[@daviddobson8933]

I can see where it is a little more money however if you are renting equipment it was the time to put the water in. No you do not have to heat the barn you put in freeze less system. Pex would of been the way to go and depending on code he might of been able to use the Sam trinch.

[@patrickinottawa27]

@@daviddobson8933 A contractor was brought in for the driveway, final site grading and the trench along the driveway for the electrical. Al mentioned the budget several times and commented the electrical was only able to be done this year, thanks to a couple of kind donations. Otherwise it was going to be left till next summer. The rest really depends on the code in the area and what would be allowed.

[@jimhorne7940]

Are you going to treat, or stain, or batten on the wood shed? And whats left to do in the barn structure? Will both be foam insulated with plywood walls?

[@wesleylarose2351]

Here in Arkansas, we go from summer straight to winter. Fall and spring get skipped 😂

[@CliffsideStables]

I’m guessing the next project is a deck on the house outside the patio doors! Tim @ Cliffside Acres

[@KenPaulsenArchitect]

Nah - not with 2x3's...

[@CliffsideStables]

Ken Paulsen I agree; he mentioned the wood size after the comment was posted. I bet his wife & daughter would appreciate that addition!

[@cedarwoman2]

Good morning Lumnah family. Everything is looking great, and hope you are going to put that sawdust in the compost pile. Was going to say you have plenty of scraps to make a bunch of bird houses. Looking forward to the bonus video tomorrow. Have a blessed day.

[@MrKenhaigh]

I think CWC had maybe taught him a few moves in the privacy of wherever she took him. The little fella has some cool moves.

[@WendyK656]

I think Moose was doing his Strut for that chicken. The stew looks wonderful. I am not looking forward to the cold here in Wisconsin! I don't want subzero weather. We sure are looking forward one day to be Missouri

[@ANGEL77762]

Good morning Al Gina,and animals . I've been watching all the videos but, not typing much on the days that I was very sick. I am doing better now and I thank God above for helping me through it all. I love the closeness y'all share with each other and the animals. Keep up the good works on all your projects. God bless y'all in everything.

[@jessicapabon2105]

looks like fall is hitting ya'll early? Look at all the fallen leaves! Nice.....The wood shed/barn is so pretty! i know Gina is going to love her car space!

[@70acres]

It sure will be nice to have the barn insulated and wired. I'm looking forward to fall. I love fall and spring the most. Not a big fan of the heat of summer. Blessings to all.

[@fionajane56]

Is there a goat 4-H club near you? Olivia would have such fun with your goats and would learn a lot.

[@lindagullage3077]

I love autumn because I get to visit home MA on the NH Line. Al I feel a little home sick but love watching you and yours thanks for taking me along. Fun fact I lived in AZ for 4 years mostly in PHX but not in the water your yard part.

[@garyfeltus9801]

I noticed that there was still fire wood to stack in the shed. Every thing looks so good around your place. Love your videos.

[@wooby9898]

Must be a new Lowes the carts still have paint on them.

[@Akkhon369]

You should get 1 of those big plastic water tanks and cut the top off and use it to put the kindling in saying as you've got so much of it and probably won't run out to soon, put it in a back corner out of the way and then you have it when you need it

[@stevenk6638]

Plus - you have to get that basement cleaned out for you-know-who !

[@koolaskoalas]

Maybe build a wood shed and store your kindling in that .lol

[@straubdavid9]

I was thinking the same thing .... that is also a lot of good wood for crafting .... maybe make some butcher boards, wooden utensils etc etc etc .... some deep winter projects for the whole family. I never met a piece of wood that didn't have some use.

[@connierifenburg9758]

David Straub put a sign on it that says FREE out at the street and it will be gone in no time.😊

[@paulmonk7820]

Hmmm, I think they just did!

[@paulmonk7820]

@Koolaskoalas: They just built one!

[@koolaskoalas]

@@paulmonk7820 I was trying to be subtle lol

[@rebeccashearer6057]

How often do goat stalls get cleaned out?

[@charleseslick3336]

That is soo cool. Cooking together.

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Do you have to put up all the battens on the whole barn before insulation or did I miss the rest of the battens being installed so it won't get wet? Love the woodshed and new covered parking, it all turned out super GREAT.

[@lindasoaft9303]

Love the change of seasons! But in So Cali hardly noticeable! Love following you all.

[@brokenarrowfarm2364]

Livs hair is SUPER cute in this video. Her is always beautiful, the braids in this vid look really nice on her!

[@andreewert1142]

You could put burlap on the walls stapled, then insulate walls with Straw Bale Hay

[@northstarprepsteader]

I totally hear you about the change of seasons-ready, and yet not. We're the same in Minnesota. I do have a question, though...are you putting any kind of doors on the wood shed to keep drifting snow out?

[@Piratemitch]

It would be wise to run any electrical wires in the walls of the shop before you spray foam. It will make life much easier. I am an electrician and I have had to put wires in a foamed wall and it is time consuming. Good luck!

[@tonygrimes13]

Al explained in video that there was a reason for his order of doing things which would cbe clear in subsequent videos.

[@robertkahn4284]

The changing seasons definitely affects me but at least it is gradual. It is the changing of the clocks that really sends me all out of whack!

[@무우-j9w]

미국은 땅도 넓고 광활한 숲이 많아 전부 친환경 소재인 나무로 건축을 하는군요. 부인도 이쁘고 따님도 귀엽고 마찬가지로 이쁘네요. 숲에서 가축을 키우며 자급자족하며 자연과 함께하는 삶 많이 부럽네요.

[@131dyana]

Love seeing all the animals. Cannot wait to see the next task.

[@gkevineady49]

should have found a "permanent" home for the kindling. Now you have to move it twice.

[@jackwebb437]

By the way it’s because of you guys that I finally broke down and got an instant pot. In fact I bought three of them. Made some awesome Kung Pao chicken and New England clam chowder this week. My two grown girls are doing their own cooking with it and doing well. Just need to get a dragon head like you guys.

[@inglis7086]

Are you going to put a firebox into the barn to keep you warm when you do winter projects

[@veggiefarmer1]

When are you going to install the batterns

[@ellenvirgillo6716]

I'm so glad when Monday come,wonder why?Maybe it is because I get to start my week with everyone at Lumnha Acres.Yep that is definitely it.God Bless

[@janetwithers7427]

Great video. I loved Moose's chicken dance. Ha. The goats Love Olivia. Great clean up job. Figuro is such a beautiful and alert cat. Thanks for sharing. 😺💞

[@heatheroester6817]

I love fall too!!My favorite season for sure!I just love how Figaro walks sideways when he comes to you!Lol!Farm looking so nice cant wait for your surprise!Thanks for sharing. 👍😍

[@Mr21011952]

I love the change in seasons where we are in Oklahoma. No matter what the weather is now, it will change!

[@mayhmmaydn]

Yay... I like being able to watch earlier. Thank you Al and Gina. !!!!

[@ben9of9]

I think the cat runs the farm.

[@crazyboy-gz3jm]

CATS HAVE STAFF. NOT OWNERS.

[@notyourgrammascrafts]

Lol moose and his sexy dance he is the cutest rooster ive ever seen

[@dennisgodaire485]

Thanks for sharing ...

[@augustreil]

Add more nailers and Wire the place up before spraying the foam.

[@larryweller7948]

Watching your videos is very encouraging. Do you still us the walk in cooler you built in the basement with the cool bot. ?

[@karenrn6173]

I think he is overwhelmed with hanging pig top legs--- for prosciutto. I remember when he made that walk in cooler over 3 years ago. He made that after he built the outdoor kitchen. Certainly has enough outbuildings and more to come.

[@andreewert1142]

How about a few wood drums to recover rainwater from these roofs..just an idea..you could direct part of that soft water into your Greenhouse

[@nanigoose]

I assume that you will be nailing up the barn and shed battens in the future?

[@gingercatzz3024]

Love watching your videos. They inspire me. Your family is a blessing. God Bless you from Canada 🇨🇦

[@dgmills5351]

Good Monday Al, Gina, & Olivia. I will be happy to see your secret project! I'm sure it is super.

[@jerrycattau97]

are you gong to load all your good lumber on your go for wagon for the winter and put on right over hang at the barn

[@jackwebb437]

Moose is practicing to be a flamenco dancer. And he’s doing quite well I might add. Next he’s gonna learn to tango.

[@janeenshaffer6828]

Hope you are having a great day. Here in Utah it is still in the 80 degree mark.

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

You’re a big tease about what’s new...I can hardly wait to see what it is! I love the beginning of changing seasons but about half through summer and winter I’m done. I prefer spring and fall and wish they were longer. Being dark in the morning bothers me less than getting dark so early in the evening.

[@lynnlopez3274]

I bought a snow shovel to clean up after my dogs! Works great.

[@lynnlopez3274]

@Dogue Cub I had Rottweilers for 30 years😂