Water Rushing Through Culverts After a Storm

[@coreygillum12]

I hope but ,don't think,your lovely wife will ever be able to appreciate your fine attention to detail. Your work is outstanding. I was inspired by You an " Boss of the Swamp". Built my own cabin off grid with little to no experience here in South western PA and I am continually inspired by your content. Your encouraging and humble. I wish the world had more men like you. Great work brother.

[@50Acres]

Actually she is my number one fan and it really helps keep me going when I hit the occasional bump in the road. Couldn't do it without her. Thank you so much, congrats on building your own cabin.

[@Freddie-Moses]

Could do with Post 10 cleaning out all the ditches/culverts

[@50Acres]

I recently took a new/used dump truck to the property, I am going to re dig the ditches and use the fill on another project. That should show up in a video here soon.

[@Freddie-Moses]

@@50Acres It will be oddly satisfying to watch i'm sure! Be great if Post 10 made an appearance in the vid

[@jeffmiller2403]

My wife and I love watching your channel. Somehow your videos have merged the knowledge and craftsmanship of Norm Abram with the artistic quality and mellowness of Bob Ross. Very soothing and relaxing to watch and I always learn a new technique. Please keep the videos coming!

[@50Acres]

Hey Jeff thanks so much man!

[@bill8784]

I just wanted to say having watched your videos since the start you are extremely talented and should be very proud of everything that we see you have achieved in your videos. I wish I had your talents skills ability to research stuff and then put it all together flawlessly. Yours is the most comfortable cabin I have ever seen on KZbin. Well done, onward and upward.

[@50Acres]

Hey Bill, thank you bud, very kind of you.

[@wayneschnare4019]

Please just keep being you , show us what you are doing , no pressure !! I am good with all your content !!

[@50Acres]

Don’t worry that’s all I can be is myself!

[@Chiamex]

It was so nice to see your land in early spring and to be near the rushing water. Doesn't it always seem to renew your spirit? You've made the cabin such a great get away for you, Sarah and Beatrice. Looking forward to seeing future work on the pond.

[@50Acres]

It really does, it’s so peaceful there.

[@andreg.shappell1155]

Love that you highlight the simplest of life's pleasures...watching the flow of water after a heavy rainfall; allowing the dog her freedom to explore the glorious smells; exquisite craftmanship while acknowledging where you boogered something up... that's why I think this channel is so terrific. Thanks for sharing everything with us...

[@50Acres]

Thank you Andre, glad you enjoyed the video

[@ericpatterson8794]

Love your stuff. I'll depart from the KZbin algorithm's opinion and say that I really like all the varied content. Maybe the variation makes you a little more niche, but you're kinda the only game in town for those of us who are interested in the intersection of woodworking, renovation, and building off-grid. Keep doing cool shit!

[@PatrickvanHalderen]

Spot on! I feel exactly the same.

[@joshbrucksch]

Same, 💯

[@HauteSoiree]

Agreed

[@50Acres]

Thanks Eric, will do! Really glad you enjoy it all! And a big thanks for watching.

[@christophermaulden733]

You have an incredibly beautiful piece of property . I love the sound of the rushing water . It's like mini waterfalls . Beautiful dog 🐕 , too !

[@50Acres]

Thank you Christopher!

[@billytingen3567]

Hey Mike. Nature is always full of wonder. My Grandfather had 2 hundred acres and I would sneak away anytime I could and spend the day wandering and collecting Treasures. Now as an adult, the kid in me still finds excitement and wonder in the outdoors. Loved the video. Cheers!!!

[@50Acres]

Hey Billy 200’acres what a dream. I would have loved that as a kid, heck one acre and a little stream kept me occupied for years

[@3374jj]

That cabin is such a tranquil place I'm sure. A place to get away is always so nice.

[@50Acres]

Thank you it really is a place that relaxes us

[@loishendrickson9815]

Loft ladders. Hard to figure. What ever you make will be unique and beautiful. Your wood work is so beautiful. To sit and just look is soothing. Art work. Pure art work.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Lois!

[@jobinglobin]

Your property really comes alive with the rainfall. It’s like watching its lifeblood course through its veins. So cool.

[@50Acres]

It really does, I took some video of the same area and it’s so green now!

[@livelife4471]

Watching a runoff after a heavy rain is watching nature at work. It's like going out and enjoying the fall colors. A way to enjoy nature. Nice to see you relaxing but also nice to see small things are being attended to. Until next time, take care, enjoy the cabin.

[@50Acres]

Thank you, it was nice to take a break, I love watching the water.

[@daviddove4851]

I struggle for the last year and a half after being in hospital but good friends and family support me and you've come a long way with the cabin I've watched you from start loved every video look forward to seeing every video from your woodwork videos renovation thank you for all your hard work on the videos and keep up the good God bless

[@50Acres]

Hello David, Sarah and I are wishing you good health. I’ve been seeing your comments from the start and we appreciate the time you were on our Patreon. We sincerely hope you get well soon!!!

[@robmechanic]

Beautiful piece of land. Cabin is awesome. Thank for your amazing content. Glad you had an enjoyable cabin visit. ❤

[@50Acres]

Thanks Rob!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

I really enjoy your videos! No matter what the content! Love the wood working and the cabin and property! Hello Sarah! God bless you both!

[@50Acres]

Thank you Deanna!

[@wandae9906]

Great to see ya this week Mike. Love the new door handle. It's always a bonus to see Sarah and Beatrice--good to see ya relaxing. Have a wonderful week & we'll see ya next time. 🤗

[@50Acres]

Hello Wanda, you have a great week also!

[@1gatomon]

i always look forward to your video's It is always nice to go to the cabin and unwind from a week of work..

[@50Acres]

Yes indeed! Have a great day!

[@damogranheart5521]

Lovely visit to the cabin, walking alongside the creek, and doing odd jobs. Great to see everyone!

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

Love your cabin - love you in town shop and apt your amazing craftsman your attention to detail quality - filming editing- personality and content always watching !

[@50Acres]

Thank you so much that’s really nice of you!

[@robtheslob9649]

Mike.... I don't know why but I'm really stoked about your numbers!! I really hope you make it to the next plateau (100k). You da man!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Rob! I’ve been stuck at 83K. Hopefully my dump truck video will put me over! It’s coming out in 2 weeks.

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Your property looks amazing outside, I could sit for hours watching the water flow. 👍👍💚

[@50Acres]

Thank you! Sometimes it’s tough to get work done because that’s all I want to do!

[@map2hvn808]

I have the doors and that same original hardware from my grandmother's house that was built in the early 40s. The screw heads are a solid square shape with no slots for a screwdriver. Great to see them being used again. God Bless

[@50Acres]

I really like that style of hardware

[@GENJERM-hl5tk]

That door hardware is simple and fits with the cabin's look perfectly. Good pick.

[@50Acres]

Thank you we really like it also

[@jimanderson4495]

Good work Mike. Glad you could enjoy some cabin time with family. I know your plate is full, but you’ve peaked my interest about dump trucks. No rush. Thanks as always.

[@50Acres]

Hey Jim, I just took the dump truck down to the cabin yesterday! I have a day worth of video to edit which should be out on Patreon within a week or so and released to the public 2 weeks from now.

[@jyenchienhsun]

Good on you for not losing momentum on this can project. It's so easy to not do the last 10% once you get to the livable/useable but not completely finished phase.

[@50Acres]

Thanks man, liking all the new shirts. I would wear any one of them.

[@FullSendPrecision]

This really is one of the best projects I've ever seen... A mans dream.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Aaron.

[@jerrybowen1635]

Always enjoy your videos. Good to see Sara and Beatrice again.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Jerry!

[@sherilynl4038]

your craftsmanship is just beyond!! i'm a detail person too...i see and i love and appreciate yours

[@50Acres]

Wow, thank you!

[@davidbredthauer2524]

Keep it up! Don’t ever doubt yourself or feel low… ❤

[@50Acres]

Thanks David!

[@janetfoushee2296]

Always so glad to see your wedding band in the videos.

[@50Acres]

Oh yea! Always!

[@SZNszn1167]

i’m looking forward to some swimming pond updates this year I think that’s a neat project👍

[@50Acres]

I just finished editing a pond video it’s coming out June 10.

[@jongarr6610]

I have said it before in the past - you do beautiful work. I watch and can't help but think - you would do so well as an instructor in wood work, most especially with young people who would like to learn the craft. You have the tempermint - may not be your interest but people like you have a place with our young people.. I enjoy all your vids. I wish you well.

[@50Acres]

I’d really love to teach. I actually thought about going into it back when I was younger. I’m considering getting certified to teach ESL as a way to travel in retirement.

[@jongarr6610]

@@50Acres Hold on to that thought of teaching - you will do well, I feel. You are swell to reply - appreciated. You'all stay well.

[@rosaolbera8768]

Omg what a beautiful place you have over there I really hope your lovely wife had a wonderful MOTHERS DAY God keep on blessing you all hello to your brother in law Rosa olbera

[@50Acres]

Thank you Rosa, Happy Belated Mothers Day to you as well!!

[@brettn4337]

G'day again from downunder Mike. It's good to see you all relaxing at the cabin, and the creeks look really good. Maybe you can re-purpose the aluminium sheets from the caravan to enclose the excavator shed, or build some shelter for your wood supply. Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@50Acres]

Hello Brett, that’s not a bad idea. I wonder if they will come apart easy.

[@brettn4337]

@@50Acres hey Mike, I'm guessing the aluminium sheets would be riveted together

[@kerridillon3120]

Thanks Mike for a refreshing, extensive look at your property! Hello to Sarah & Beatrice from my Disneyland neighborhood here in Southern California! 😁

[@50Acres]

Hello Kerri! They say Hi!

[@coalacorey]

It's always nice to see a video of yours on the feed!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Corey!

[@charlesburkhart800]

Cool pond! Love all the little waterfalls in the runoff. Mushroom season! Love the door hardware! Summer!!!!

[@50Acres]

Cheers Charles!

[@andrewwilson6078]

This was a really fun video. For such a hard worker, its nice to see you kicking back and enjoying your labor. I’m sure you’re connected to how great your place is but this video is one of those that really show it. Tons of us watching would love to hang out there. You’ve made a great place. Hope you guys get to enjoy the crap out of it for many years to come.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Andrew, it was nice to take a break

[@kearnsey64]

Nice work Mike! Culverts are working great!

[@50Acres]

Thanks they are doing their job!

[@ED3]

❤ the video. Can't wait to see the next one. Hope you make switch covers to match your cabin interiors.

[@50Acres]

I just made a prototype outlet cover!

[@ED3]

​@@50AcresCool

[@chucktrow8577]

Hi Mike, this was a great chill video at the cabin. Felt different but really nice to hang out in the cabin for a little bit, checkout the rooms and go for a walk. The rushing waters and stream are my favorite out walking. The best water feature you have is that area with the layered rocks that has a waterfall. Definitely an amazing natural wonder. I would be hanging out there all day for sure. Thanks for sharing! 😀

[@50Acres]

Hey Chuck, thanks man, glad you enjoyed it! Watching the water is one of my favorite things!

[@orionwarren4244]

You've built yourself a sweet getaway, Mike!

[@HauteSoiree]

Also, nice to see the pond/pool full. Would love to see that complete this summer!

[@50Acres]

Me too, I just worked on it a bit yesterday

[@donnalaughlinhogan3819]

Your cabin is gorgeous ,you’ve done an amazing job what talent you process be proud of your skills .♥️🇨🇦

[@50Acres]

Thank you Donna!

[@jaythewildman]

Mike, what a cool video. I love the "tour" of the culverts and the waterfalls on youjr property. If I lived closer, I'd be all over that abandoned trailer. Finally, the inside of the cabin is over the top. Hi to Sarah and Beatrice!!

[@50Acres]

Hi Jay, glad you enjoyed it bud! You can come cook for us anytime!

[@jaythewildman]

@@50Acres Mike, it would be my pleasure.

[@christophercummings5820]

Beatrice deserves hors d'oeuvres, she's a classy lady!

[@helengibbs3862]

Enjoyed the water watching soothes the soul ❤😊

[@katevoris8811]

A Sunday afternoon hike - Sweet!

[@jamessharp9709]

awesome to see cabin just mostly being enjyoed such a awesome place you guys r awesome hey the hardwork that wen into this place is so unbeliveible shower so glad it works so welll

[@50Acres]

Thanks James! It’s been a long hard journey but it’s all been worth it.

[@bill944]

Looked like the pup was having a great time.

[@50Acres]

Oh yea! She loves walks

[@kentandersson7592]

Nice to see a little flow in the otherwise so calm waterstream!

[@50Acres]

Yea we agree!

[@diamondperidot]

I love watching your videos they are informative & entertaining. You are doing a great job.

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@Bex-rg8pj]

I’m happy to see all of you relaxing! Place looks amazing ❤

[@808v1]

That pond is going to be spectacular.

[@50Acres]

😊

[@jeffk7017]

You are really talented. Enjoy what you’ve created!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Jeff we will!

[@sydneyevans2637]

Glad to see you getting some well deserved r and r. The pond looks pretty cool. Best to all!

[@50Acres]

Thank you Sydney! It was really nice to chill out.

[@lindacsmith13]

the power of water always amazes me. good to see you getting a little bit of down time.

[@50Acres]

It's amazing isn't it. To think all the valleys on my property were slowly made from flowing water.

[@troyhickey4300]

Great progress over the last few years. It seems like time flew by.

[@50Acres]

It really does, I can’t believe I’ve been doing KZbin over 4 years

[@juliefreebody266]

Your craftsmanship is amazing

[@wk6976]

You do very fine work Mike. Love all the trim in the cabin. I say a small spiral staircase for the loft. No fun coming down a ladder when the WC calls in the late night.

[@50Acres]

That’d be cool, one of my ideas is a variation on a spiral staircase

[@voneschenbachmusic]

Beautiful work as always! Interesting to see the water drainage - useful information for planning!

[@50Acres]

Thank you! Yes indeed

[@joebeecher3919]

Good to see Acorn still in business.

[@50Acres]

They make cool stuff, I had this style of hardware in the colonial I grew up in. Brings back memories.

[@nekoDan]

Thanks for sharing. Good to see you guys just enjoying a rainy day at the cabin.

[@50Acres]

Thanks for watching!

[@louispeel9919]

Looking so good as far as you have gone. Love your forest! Thank you for sharing

[@50Acres]

Our Pleasure

[@01AceAlpha]

Sweet! For loft access, maybe a staircase that cantilevers down with a rope. That way when you don’t need it(99.999% of the time)it would be up and out of the way and keep your main floor open unobstructed. Kinda like an attic staircase.

[@50Acres]

That’s a good idea, I don’t want anything unnecessarily in the way

[@franssaas1352]

Good to see you’re taking down time! Hold on to that energy!

[@50Acres]

Will do!

[@airman6822]

Always enjoy a weekend at the cabin, even if it's not mine! 😁

[@50Acres]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@xzibit8614]

Love the style of the door lock!

[@50Acres]

Thank you me too, had these on my door as a kid.

[@AndrewJohnson149]

Looking great! We are planning our shower now and I need to go back to your video for hints. Thank you!

[@50Acres]

Good luck with your shower!

[@johnmarquardt1991]

Glad you had some relaxation time.

[@50Acres]

Thanks John it's very nice.

[@taurota1554]

awesome.thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@50Acres]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ronsmith1364]

Perhaps talk to an extension agent about best practices for creek/road protection methods. Like to suggest some type of zone appropriate shrub or small trees that can help anchor & protect that exposed verge. Course it will add another pruning chore until its trained. All the effort culminating into chill weekends at the cabin was nice to share TY.

[@50Acres]

I’ve often thought of going that route. Wait till you see my latest footage of the road, everything is very grown in!

[@jackmundo4043]

Always enjoy it. Thanks.

[@alanvaleandthelazyfarmer1930]

Great to see you back on the land. The workshop stuff is good but I have my own.

[@50Acres]

Right on was good to be back

[@thekingtroll2]

That scenery was absolutely awesome. It reminded me of when we had a small farm in Somerset, Ohio. To be able to walk through the woods and find a huge grapevine and swing from one side of the bank to the other! We had great fun as kids. I think I mentioned this once but my grandfather kept about an acre garden there. He'd go to the creek to get buckets of water and we'd help him. Then one day We got some very long tubing from the old barn. It was all curled up but we got it out in the sun and straightened it out We put the one end in the garden and it was long enough to reach up to part of the creek. We held that end down with a bunch of rocks and the water flowed. We literally flooded that garden on a hot summer day and then shut it off. My grandfather burst out laughing when he saw what we had done. Up at the fence row was a six foot gate. To the left was about 80 feet or more by about 6 feet full of red raspberries. On the right was black raspberries. My grandmother made red seedless raspberry jam. Your video of all that water and those creeks are what country life is all about. While you are still young, you should get yourself a half a dozen or more apple tree's etc so you not only have plenty of fruit but some to sell when you get enough growth on them. My favorite tree was about 20 feet from the kitchen door and it was a green pear tree. Wow... delicious right off the tree or even baked. Those 50 acres could hold a ton of fruit trees that would be a nice income in years to come.

[@50Acres]

We are really glad to be able to remind you of such fond memories. Flooding the creek now that’s funny. I wonder if you could have used it for irrigation. I really really need to get on those fruit trees! I have been taking paw paw seeds from other locations and scattering them. Paw Paws that grow near each other are often genetically the same tree and this can’t pollinate each other. By introducing different trees you get more fruit. Paw Paws being pollinated by flies generally produce much less fruit than other trees because flies just aren’t that great at pollination

[@jamesblissett9452]

Beautiful place you've built. 👍🏻

[@juanofturin9763]

Really gorgeous property u got there Mat/Sarah. Thumbs up for ur craftsmanship ! BTW , nice job also w/ the small kitchen in ur small apartment. More power ! Always watching frm Turin Ciao !

[@50Acres]

Thank you Jaun!

[@marvinmartian7941]

For access to the upstairs loft area ... have the ladder mounted on a rail across the front so it can be slid out off the way when not in use but easily slid out from the side wall for use

[@50Acres]

That is a good idea

[@douglasgatian1401]

Nice to see you at the cabin!!

[@50Acres]

It’s good to be here!!

[@madampolo]

I think you should put some rocks where the water comes out from the culverts to prevent erosion. I couldn't tell if you had some there or not. I agree with your brother-in-law about building up the bank where the creek is encroaching on the road. The whole place looks beautiful!

[@50Acres]

I’d like to do that, shore them up a bit. I do have some there.

[@72hourbob61]

I also like to watch flowing water like that.

[@50Acres]

Its so mesmerizing!

[@unclaimedtreasure352]

Beautiful property.

[@dragonflyhill5748]

Getting into the loft depends on how athletic you are and if you like steps versus ladders and if you will put sleepers up there and how old they will be. Can’t wait to see what you choose.

[@50Acres]

Yes most definitely, it’s going to be mostly for our nieces and nephews

[@rustyhaught171]

Everything is looking amazing Mike keep up the good work from Ohio

[@50Acres]

Thanks Rusty willl do!

[@Void_And_Absent]

I like the latch, I may use one in the future now.

[@50Acres]

I really like those, nice style, functional

[@jameshodgins1937]

Cabin looks good.

[@mikeduda3173]

Runoff and drainage looks pretty good this year

[@50Acres]

Yea it just needs a couple minor tweaks

[@HauteSoiree]

Love your content - you inspire me to make progress on my little shell cabin! Thank you for your vids!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Robert! Good luck with your cabin.

[@J297WFD]

You do really nice work. Love watching the channel.

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

❤ "off grid television"

[@yekaterinapanferova1410]

Well done. Good job. Good place for you guys

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@MrCant50]

Looking good keep up the good work

[@BS.-.-]

In the late fall I blow all the leaf out of my road ditches. Then do it again in the spring. Helps keep dirt out and things from clogging up.

[@50Acres]

I should definitely do that

[@glennswink7775]

Looks great, love your creativity!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Glen!

[@50Acres]

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[@KyBrancaccio]

We went to the Dayton art institute for a wedding last night. We both thought wouldn't it be cool if we drove past the old Bail Bonds building just by chance. The art institute is a wonderful place and I was really surprised at how nice it was to have a wedding ceremony and reception there!

[@50Acres]

Hey that’s awesome, I love that area around the art institute (and the art institute itself). Hope you were able to find the building ok!

[@KyBrancaccio]

@@50Acres Honestly, we have no clue as to where your facility is. But, we would recognize it if we saw it. You did a great job on that place!

[@leahstaska2515]

Very good to see you both enjoying time after your hard work! And the shower is a success!

[@50Acres]

Thanks!

[@dougtravins9624]

Nice relaxing video. Nice job on that lockset.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Doug

[@Dayesleeper]

Have you thought about a wooden ships ladder for the loft? They don't take up a lot of space and handmade would look beautiful.

[@50Acres]

Yea we have thought about that, we’re thinking a hybrid solution that incorporates that.