We BURIED a 2 YEAR Supply of PROPANE!!

[@cksnsue]

Al and Gina get more done in one day than some other homesteaders get done in a month. I'm tired of watching homestead channels that just complain. Thank you Al and Gina for showing us how to get it done (even while dealing with your own personal problems). You are continuously inspiring and never dwell on the negative. Thank you again

[@earnierosenow9834]

this family along with a few other off griders are the real deal NOT like jake and nicole who say they escaped the system but rely on the system to upload stuff to media platforms

[@teriduncan7911]

Good Morning! Al, I was totally impressed when you had the trench dug to get power & water to the barn & workshop on the first LA. Now when I consider, the septic system, the huge solar system, the propane tank - - it's mind blowing what you've accomplished. That doesn't include everything in building the house itself. It's beyond incredible. Not only will you have a monumental inheritance for your children, grandchildren for generations to come -- - they will have the complete documentation of you & Gina doing it in "living color". Blessings & prayers to Gina, her doctors, nurses, & family as they support her in her healing process.

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

While y’all are doing all the things at the OGP, I sure do miss seeing the farm, animals and especially Gina in the kitchen doing her magic. 😊

[@jamesbrown8718]

I feel the same way

[@ruthanderson1758]

I agree - I always enjoyed seeing Gina in the kitchen.

[@Aleka1943]

Love to see the progress though that Al is doing on the OTG property.

[@jamesbrown8718]

@@Aleka1943 oh me too, I am getting so excited as they are getting close to getting to move in before winter. They have really did great job on everything and even built the barns in between the OGP build. Which I guess that is considered part of the off grid

[@billreal76]

I agree ... I miss the good old days!!

[@Jennifer62389]

When you decide to move your goats to the new place, you should build a mountain of those huge rocks for them to climb all over to relieve boredom and do what's natural and fun to watch.

[@jacquejecker4435]

I love watching your videos. I guess you could say I live vicariously through you guys.These are the things I would love to do myself but at 78 years old my body protests with me just mowing the lawn. I get anxious waiting to watch your every other day posts. Keep up the good work.

[@samvalentine3206]

You're one of many, Jacque! I too feel the same way!

[@margaretpervier8357]

Me too! I watch very early; I just can’t wait to see what’s next.😊

[@JamesCouch777]

I totally understand, at 70 my mind thinks I'm still 30 but my body constantly reminds me that I'm not 😟

[@carmentroxel9920]

Gina likes her rocks. Let her build a rock garden around the propane tank stack leaving a path for service refills. You could even add a birdbath feature. You wouldn't have to mow around it, flowers or vegetables could be a step away. And always, prayers for family.

[@StoneKathryn]

That sounds fun. My sister put a cute white picket fence around her tank with some flowers planted around it but it's an above ground propane tank. It looks really pretty that way.

[@catcolbert9044]

Add a fake rock to cover the "trash can" as AL referred to it. The rock garden is a great idea.

[@christinedehn3257]

@@catcolbert9044 that would be a stitch. Them buying a fake rock. A rock enclosed raised bed with a Fairy or Gnome house covering the "trash can"? The sky's the limit.

[@joeanonemouse]

@@christinedehn3257 😂😂👍

[@jackedwards3164]

My thoughts as well. Move that row of big rocks forward, add some smaller ones to create a rock garden around it. Or, buy some plastic rocks, a large one to cover it and several around it, some buried partially, to create a fake rock garden around the tank, if you don’t want to move the row of big rocks.

[@sandrasherritt9708]

Andre Ewert has nothing but TIME ON HIS HANDS! WOW! that's a LOT of words!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Happy to see your propane tank is in soon the building will be warm, not a moment too soon. Thanks for sharing this set up. Prayers for Gina and her doctors...may all go well and she will be up and ready for the coming seasons. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Margaret! Thank you for your pleasant wishes - may you have a blessed day as well! 🙂

[@gerhardii]

Propane is only for back up generator....outdoor wood boiler heats the house. Propane generator only to backup solar panels

[@margaretbedwell3211]

@@gerhardii Oh, I see, like the natural gas at my house fuels the generator that backs up my electric service. Thanks.

[@warrenmichael918]

@@margaretbedwell3211 exactly, but their "electric service" comes from their solar panels and the wood fired boiler.

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Good morning Lumnah Acres from Minnesota. Your hard work you and Gina teamwork is powerful. Please give your lovely bride a hug and let her know I am praying for her. You're an amazing husband to Gina and you're an amazing father to your daughter. And then you're building an amazing Homestead again powerful

[@damogranheart5521]

Hello from another Minnesotan! Gloomy start to the day but if I keep busy I won't notice it much! Have a great weekend!

[@barbaratanem4888]

Good morning, also a Minnesota resident. It is cool and cloudy today so I have plans to do some quilting inside. I have been busy canning so many apples on our homestead. Gina I know the Lord is with you and your family in this medical journey.

[@damogranheart5521]

@@barbaratanem4888 Great Scot! I haven't quilted in years! I'd like to get back into it again. I have to do some really important stuff first and then I will pick out a pattern and materials so when I have down times I can put it together. Some nice quiet times. Looking forward to that. Have a good weekend!🕊🦋🐈‍⬛🖖🪄

[@StoneKathryn]

Hi, I'm a Minnesotan too. We had our power out last night and it was lucky it was Homecoming too. One of our boys stayed out till 10:30pm with his friends from school and another I picked up from a friend's home so he could get dressed for the Homecoming dance at 6:30pm. Right as I was leaving to get him I found out our telephone pole out at the street had caught on fire and they were going to have to turn our power off. We came home to a dark house and I delivered him to the dance a little after 9pm. After I picked up my one son from his friend's house at 10:30pm, my other son wanted a ride home from the dance. We got back home a little after 11pm to a dark house. At 11:27pm after my two boys had gone to bed the lights came on! At least they had some fun! We parents had a very quiet night at home in the dark.

[@damogranheart5521]

@@StoneKathryn One good reason why I have kerosene lamps and 🕯 🕯 🕯 and 2 🔦 🔦. I also have a Coleman stove with quite a few canisters of propane. I hate being unprepared in an emergency! I am in the process of building one wringdangdo of an emergency medical kit. Why not!?!

[@kirstenkettell5577]

To Gina: just wanted to send my support from one ostomate to another… I’ve lived with all three ostomies since 2011. Order your supplies early . Running out is a real bummer. 😮 Also, it all seemed daunting in the beginning, but you seem quite capable and in short order it will all be automatic and no big deal. My diagnosis is for life, and I pray daily for your speedy recovery and for your reversal surgery to be successful. Hugs and prayers. I have never DMed anyone before, but if u need someone with experience with that particular part of recovery I’ll be here with a hug and an ear to bend. Take care! Your family needs you! Hugs n prayers.-Kirsten.

[@sidclark3249]

Al I just can’t get over how multi skilled you are. Whether it’s plumbing, electrical or operating the various pieces of machinery , you seem to be able to manage it all without any sort of difficulty. Great job my friend.

[@BearStar1]

He's a Jack Of All Trades ,.... but a Master of None ! Especially ELECTRICAL because he doesn't go by the CODES !! Makes a lot of mistakes !!!

[@Lolliegoth]

@@BearStar1 He is learning and doing. Be respectful or better yet provide constructive help directly to Al and not to reply to others...

[@KenJ-61]

@@BearStar1 doubtful you know a thing about codes when solar is involved.

[@ericjohnson1008]

Good morning y'all from the south of Texas. Share kindness, it's contagious.

[@forrestgump9576]

Good morning!🌄😊

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Eric! Another wise saying... and I am smiling because of it! Thank you! 🙂

[@ericjohnson1008]

@@samvalentine3206 Have an awesome day today Sam. Smile a lot.

[@ericjohnson1008]

@@forrestgump9576 Great morning to you.

[@teresahyneman4349]

Good morning to ya Eric! 🙂

[@dapacathomeca8232]

Back in the 70's& 80's, I worked for a propane delivery company that had 8 stores throughout Nebraska for mostly rural custoners.. My parents had a propane tank on our farm for heat and cooking. Always respected it.

[@andreewert1142]

it's great..I wonder sometimes if you couldn't harness some shale gas from below and use that? Think outside the Box..call your friend the Driller..maybe add a Well, strategically placed in the center of gravity of your Realm..or build one Well and excavate 2 ponds ..add some culverts (where it flooded, create a lake on both sides of the road, tiny cabins around it with chill wood decking 10 ft wide..minimal footprint..built it all on telephone poles..use your thriller or find a way to go 20-30 ft deep to get some grip..build cottages all on piers..elevated 4 feet above highest water level..telephone poles or your larch, cedar, hemlock timbers on your land will do the Job..build a Community on that mega-pond lake, traversed by the road..you have enough flow where you killed them beavers to generate hydropower, let them beavers alone..they add character, life to the place..they are your main attraction..live and let live..Culverts Bro..easy, peasy, you've got the technology, the Equipment..build a little dam concrete wall..you can also divert with poles and culvert -heavy metal ..stones in Cages types of wall are cheaper and it does not modify the ph level of the water (harmful to certain species apparently)..i think rather like Lafarge Cement does, that most of the lakes or ponds need Oxygenation (add a frickn pump or fountain, think of frost so in an insulated box) with a sitting Mermaid or Something..also that split Stone..built around it coz it has some type of spiritual pull..lol. Aff goofy Signs..that indicate Directions ..HER TOILET, struck out, and a kid's handwriting FOR ALL..or Signs of Animals with a Joke, something Wise and Uplifting..so Animation is not just a Word..Club Med was expert at creating a Vibe out of a Field of Sugar Cane..its storytelling... a Whimsical Attitude with some Consistency and Humor..look at Fishel Travel Book Type of whimsy, clean and cute. Also, one of your mascots could be the beaver; the other being the Moose, the Dear, the Wolf, the Fox, the Groundhog, the Field Mouse, the Serpent, the Eagle, the Fish..all telling their Stories because they are our Hosts..it is their Property as much as yours..Share their Vitality, Desire for Life and Beauty with the World. Let the kid find stories (lots of em on KZbin or Quora)..Le Petit Prince for the Fox, a Mark Twain Quip about Wolves, a Grey Owl quote about Beavers who used to trap them, then repented. He became a Hero..He was a Brit, a False Indian but his experiences and stories were real..see the Film with Pierce Brosnan...put the beavers on your Staff somehow...lol

[@Og-Judy]

@@andreewert1142 WTF 🤪

[@andreewert1142]

@@Og-Judy thinking outside the box

[@guytech7310]

Strickland propane Co?

[@j.r.3215]

@@andreewert1142 It's a homestead not Disneyland.

[@donhouser6201]

Just a suggestion Al. Replace the missing tooth cap on the excavator bucket before you put to much wear on the shank. Worn shanks lead to more broken and missing teeth.

[@davidhickmon2182]

I am glad you both are Driven in the same direction 🐱. Please know I am praying for full recovery and you have a great wife. Stay the Course. God Bless You .

[@ryanhoward1013]

Good morning everyone i hope you have a beautiful day and weekend God bless you all

[@samvalentine3206]

Thanks, Ryan... very nice. Wishing you the same!

[@forrestgump9576]

Good morning!🌄😊 God bless!

[@donspence4190]

Good afternoon from Athens Greece just want to say it's taking shape Al. 2 yrs worth of propane that's alot.

[@acepetdetective4424]

Al you could leave it sticking up like a trash bin, and place some boulders around it to hide it. What I would do though is level it off making more of a flat area that way if needed you could put a mobile mini barn in their in case you have to hand raise some baby animals which need feeding every 4 hours no running across the fields at night. Just a thought. What ever you decide I’m sure I will be watching.

[@JP-re3bc]

Finally. That may yet save your lives during a cold winter.

[@rupe53]

the tank dome (that's what it's called) is supposed to stick up several inches so water doesn't collect in the recessed part. Basically, the water will freeze and prevent you from getting a delivery. What doesn't freeze may cause other issues with rotten fittings over time. If you don't like the look just plant a bush 5 feet in front of it. NEVER build over it or block it in any way!

[@StoneKathryn]

Good to know. Thanks for explaining why it needs the "trash bucket" up so high.

[@vickyoakes4584]

That's what I was thinking, the water could be detrimental to the tank and fittings.

[@rupe53]

@@vickyoakes4584 ... well, there's other problems..... if the dome is filled with water and it freezes, you can't refill the tank. The second issue is there's usually another regulator in there that will not work if it's underwater.... and may also be damaged. Last but not least, if the tank valve is frozen over and you need to shut off the gas for some reason, you are out of luck. This is why they write the code book.

[@Static2606]

@@rupe53 but according to some people there are no codes out there in no man's land. Lol laws of physics beg to differ.

[@rupe53]

@@Static2606 ... well, there's always Murphy's Law, right?

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Good Morning Al and Gina😊 Getting the propane tank installed is a huge step forward. Things are coming together and I am looking forward to watching the boiler hook up. Take care and God Bless. 💫

[@williamwallace7299]

You need to hire a hydrologist to help you figure out proper drainage in the trouble spots on your property. It will save you money and extra work in the long run. Keep up the great work

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Good Day from Kamakura, Japan! 🇯🇵 Hello hardworking Lumnah Acres Family & Friends! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 🤩👍🏾

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Good morning Japan

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

@@lloydwilliams8715 Have a great day, Lloyd! 🤩👍🏾

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooood Morning

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

@@LumnahAcres Have a great day! 🤩👍🏾

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Robert! Thank you and hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks Al & Wife Gina ans MANY PRAYERS FOR GINA CONING UP 🙏🙏🙏🙏✝✝🌬🌠.....Shoe🇺🇸

[@hvacr24]

Watching from Grand Rapids, Michigan at 4 AM on Sunday. Things are coming along nicely folks!!

[@darwin9141]

Al, you have a long long road ahead of you.

[@sakifzaman]

watching your video after more than a year. nice to see that you have achieved so far. its amazing to see everything again. bytheway, where is your kid? anyway, good job guys!

[@reneebrown2968]

Well I'm really happy you are back filling with sand. Soil will hold too much moisture and rot your tank out. At least the water can seive thru and away from the tank.

[@Onthegoinwisconsin]

Greetings from Wisconsin to Everyone. I hope you have an amazing weekend. We just wanted to let you know we are praying for your family and especially Gina and the doctors. You are in the Masters hands. Never forget you are loved with an everlasting love. Great idea for the propane. Though I never thought about burying the tank.

[@forrestgump9576]

Good morning neighbor from Minnesota!

[@damogranheart5521]

Good 🌄 Small Family Adventures and Forrest Gump from the Twin Cities!

[@benrogers5808]

Al, I hope you bought the warming pad for the battery and the oil filter warmer for the engine oil.

[@straubdavid9]

Good Saturday mornin New Yolk🥚City ! Have a great weekend AL, Gina & Olivia ... take care.🌞🚜🐐🐓🐔

[@1MartinWaite]

Morning Lumnah Acres you were lucky the rain held off while you got the tank buried but that’s another step forward you’ll soon be able to get the animals up there and that’s when it will be home.

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Martin!

[@1MartinWaite]

@@samvalentine3206 good morning hope your day is full of sunshine?

[@samvalentine3206]

@@1MartinWaite - Thank ye, Martin. So far, the sun is peeking out and is nice and bright with gray skies. As to state of mind, with folks like you and positive comments, there's lots of sunshine in my day so far, thank you!

[@1MartinWaite]

@@samvalentine3206 your welcome any time and I hope that outlook and yours lasts a long long time my friend.

[@dorothydevinney694]

For winter you might want the propane trash top sticking above ground, due to snow. Just a suggestion, from high desert Nevada, where all our propane tanks are above ground for easy emergencie filling during the snowy winters.

[@AdkKarl]

Great progress! I think I would just build a small "wishing well" around the trash bin sticking up. Just disguise it with something cute. Then there wouldn't be much fill required, and you can set your grade for drainage around the house as you like. Just a thought... I'm sure you will come up with something that is good. Thanks for the video!

[@straubdavid9]

Wonderful idea .... and a whole lot cheaper of a solution👍🏻

[@rupe53]

got news for you.... the tank dome (that's what it's called) is supposed to stick up several inches so water doesn't collect in the recessed part. Basically, the water will freeze and prevent you from getting a delivery. What doesn't freeze may cause other issues with rotten fittings over time. If you don't like the look just plant a bush 5 feet in front of it. NEVER build over it or block it in any way!

[@ricardodeangelo3851]

I'm amazed at how many things you've learned in order to make your systems work.

[@leol1682]

Al and Gina like whate your doing on your land

[@michaelw.merkel7721]

Hey Al and Gina, i know it may very late to think about to use this tank for self produced H2 from the solar station, I think yoú Have enough water around to think about this future clean solution to get more of grid in every level. We are just on the way to reconstruct our old central Oli heating system in some easy steps to be in middle of Mannheim-Käferdahl more of grid in energy sector. We are open to share our knowledge with everyone who is open for it. Uzi & Michel vuun Käferdahl

[@jlhaslip]

Just a suggestion for next time. Water the sand after you level it. That will compact yge sand and reduce settling in the future..

[@StoneKathryn]

I think he wants to do that after it is full of propane.

[@stanleyknight8173]

Good afternoon Al Gina I hope you have put anodes on the tank. The anodes are there as sacrificial pieces to help the tank from rusting. Also did you attach a ground rod to the tank? The ground rod will help keep the tank from getting a hit from lightning strikes. As always love your videos.

[@jimmybutler1379]

You have lived in the area long enough to know if you want a degree of slop away from the buildings for rain and snow melts, use your best ideas about that for future snow and down pour of rain !...

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Remember to prioritise recovery time Gina. Always listen to your body. Try to take rest periods throughout the day. I am facing tough medical challenges and know how difficult it is to not be my active self, but it is important that you rest without feeling any pressure to do anything. Best wishes from Scotland.

[@brendahyslop6770]

Al, had I known in my younger years What the Ag business and ranching was going to do to my food, I would have done the same thing you and Gina are doing now. The opportunity certainly was there, my father came from a farming/ranching family however, he was the only one that strayed from the homestead and made a career of the Navy. ALL my Aunts and Uncles from my dad's side had farms, what a treat it was to go visit 2 weeks a year! Personally I believe other than ministry, there is no other greater calling than being a farmer/rancher! I believe Gina is going to be just fine, because God rewards his faithful, saying prayers for you Gina BELIEVE all will be fine and leave it in GOD's hands.

[@joeanonemouse]

Another great week of great entertainment. God bless your family and God's speed on Gina's recovery from health issues. Thank you.

[@earnierosenow9834]

still sending prayers for Gina and her recovery and prayers for your family

[@cathybrewer8958]

Heard you say before, sometimes you have to stop working on a project in order to move forward with future needs. It is a good mix of so much work to do being able to change it up and get other important things done. While Gina is having her surgery you can kinda take a break and maybe rest. Want to send hope this is the last time she goes through this. You both are amazing to watch with an upbeat attitude about everything going on. What a man, with everything you do turns out great!

[@cathybrewer8958]

@@gentleman593 Great, Thanks.

[@pamelabuchanan6710]

You both work so hard building your dreams! Prayers for you both.

[@nicholewhiteside9147]

Al is there anything you can’t do or won’t have a go at.? You two are an awesome couple. You deserve all that you achieve, and then some more!!

[@andyhawkins9541]

If was me I would place a few big rocks around it but looking forward to seeing wot you actually do 🇬🇧

[@dustyfetterhoff1926]

Put one of the garden rings around it and fill it up then plant flowers.

[@davidward1259]

Al, you need a Gorilla Cart for times when you can't get the tractor bucket or excavator bucket to where you need to dump something. Load it up with one of the heavy tools, roll it to where you need it and either shovel out or tip it into the dump position. They make many sizes. Would be helpful for the garden beds as well. Grading the soil up to the "trash bin" will also be a good way to remind you to keep the heavy equipment off the area where the tank is (build up the whole tank area). Plant some sort of low flowering plant on the little rise when done so you don't have to worry about mowing grass or weeds.

[@genewileyopa]

Good morning Al and Gina. I was also surprised you never hit any big rocks. Tank looks good. Your getting closer to being done with outside jobs. I'm excited to see how the boiler works for the house. We were 46 Thursday morning. High of 61. I like this kind of weather verses 90s. Thanks for sharing

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Gene! I too was pleasantly surprised that all the big rocks were not in that spot. I was thinking that in order to keep any rain out (in case it did rain) it would have been wise to have used a tarp over the hole (it's a tarp! - Admiral Akbar 🤪 ) with a few 2x4s to keep it from sagging down in it and keep any rainwater from pooling. Thank goodness it stayed dry overnight!

[@genewileyopa]

@@samvalentine3206 Hi Sam good to hear from you.

[@donaldadams9998]

As always, I look forward to your posts. And you guys never let me down. Thanks for allowing me to live vicariously through your exploits in modern homesteading.

[@ricardoureno7799]

Good morning from las Vegas and to all my family from the channel

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Ricardo! Nice to see you again here! Take care and have a great weekend! 🖖

[@ronlovell5374]

Hey Al! You may wanna keep the grade above the tank higher than the rest for water to drain away from it, if not the tank could become bouyant. Too high ground saturation can push the tank up out of the ground.

[@rop1404]

Be careful al some tank pop out of ground if hole fills around tank with water. Under ground tanks need. Ballast or strap down tanks in hole.

[@Susan.I]

Nice to have the tank in the ground! And having what you expect is two years worth of two years worth is great!!

[@giterdone4538]

Al,is there anything you can't do...!!! I am very impressed with all your knowledge and skill. Good luck with all that is to come. Praying for Jeanne. GetErDone from Tennessee

[@marilynlucas3072]

I think they must do as much as possible on this new property as winter is coming. Maybe Gina's daughter is making dinner now as they have been very busy. Also remember that Gina is going in the hospital soon and may need recuperating time.

[@creativebobbo]

Al, those anode bags should be at opposing corners of the tank and not bunched up like they were. Also that foil tape should be a minimum of 4" above the line so you get the tape without the line if somebody were to dig. I hope they threw a level on it otherwise the gauge will not work accurately. Otherwise it looks good. I retired from the propane business and I don't miss it one bit!

[@clarencewiles963]

Does he need to put in a French drain to keep the tank from floating?

[@creativebobbo]

@@clarencewiles963 I would have. Even filled to 80% that tank would float in water. I have heard several stories and seen pictures of them popping out of the ground.

[@python3574]

@@clarencewiles963 I would have definitely put in a drain as a safety measure, especially considering the amount of water that was in the ground during the wet season when he put in his spring water system. In addition, there's a ditch running parallel to the tank, and pretty close to it. The breakout force for that tank to float up is going to be lower because of the narrow wall of dirt on the top of that side of the tank. That propane company should have recognized that. That is also a brand new tank, there should be a vacuum in it to verify there is no leaks when they first go to fill it. Not sure why he said "there isn't enough propane in it to run the generator". There should have been NONE in it. Anode bags are definitely in the wrong place.

[@straubdavid9]

I guess the tank doesn't come with instructions, or people that know the basics as to what you need when they come on site?

[@straubdavid9]

@@python3574 Ouch! Btw ... love your moniker. I used to have a Trooper III. The Pythons are beautiful guns without a doubt. Take care.

[@Aleka1943]

Good afternoon. First I send my prayers for Gina’s continued successful surgeries. GINA, you are going to be fine, it just takes a little time and prayers. Al, it looks like you are doing great with the digging.

[@philipdamask2279]

Do they need the same size orifices for propane?

[@70acres]

Al, your skillset is just amazing. Doesn't matter what the job is, Al will get it done! Can I hire you???? The only suggestion I have about grading is make sure the land is graded AWAY from the house. We get a LOT of rain here in the Southern Appalachian mountains and even though we are on the side of a mountain, no water accumulates at the house. It all grades away and/or around the house. How many gallons is that tank? It is going to really sting getting that filled. We have a 500 gallon tank and pre paid for our winter fuel. Got it for $2.89 a gallon. God bless all y'all.

[@noneya3504]

Great job in getting the propane tank in. Closer to making sure you can top off your batteries. Winter is not far away and your days of sunshine will be dropping off.

[@robertzapatka1082]

Al you probably already are but make sure to map on your plot plan all those lines and pipes for old Al!

[@samvalentine3206]

Knowing Al's desire for order, he probably has some notebooks around with diagrams and notes on how things work for any future need. 👍

[@patchurch1677]

@@samvalentine3206 And he has videos for back up! :-)

[@RJ-er3gv]

Nice to see you installed a large LP underground tank. So many times when we installed LP generators people would under size the fuel storage and find them selfs running out of LP when the generator is needed. Note with a generator you should never let the tank get below half a tank 40%. also it prevents the tank from popping out of the ground in a high water table situation. Usually a concrete cap is placed over the top. I would have had a drip leg at the regulator to collect oil that travels with the propane. Shouldn't be a major issue since there is one at the generator if you don't run the tank dry.

[@StoneKathryn]

I always heard that too that to keep the pressure up you needed to keep it at least half full.

[@RJ-er3gv]

@@StoneKathryn The pressure thing has to do with the cold. Propane is a liquid and it produces gas that forms at the top of the tank. If its to cold it will not what we call boil and product gas fast enough for use. 1/2 tael is for generators because murphy's law states that when you need to use that generator is when the tank is almost empty.

[@hoberghacienda2267]

Hello All and Gina! Praying for a quick healing for Gina. Y'all are awesome! I I have a suggestion that you already know of. You might look into replacing the missing tooth on the Bobcat bucket. My OCD is just kicking in! One or all will make it work so much nicer. Blessings!!

[@randallcaldwell4611]

Hi Al, Gina and Olivia! I just wanted to know where you are storing the wood for your boiler? Did you cut and split it yourselves? Are you going to have to build another building to protect it from snow and rain? So many questions, I know, but I am curious!😀😀🐾🐾🇨🇦❤️

[@leslietaylor1570]

Your high is our low right now! So glad you got one more step towards moving in and ready for winter!

[@dianebrodeen3863]

Prayers for successful surgery and quick recovery for Gina!

[@mattsara2802]

Good morning Lumnah family from Minnesota. It just stopped raining here and it’s 54f I think Jack Frost 🥶 is on his way.

[@rvsorce7196]

Just a idea, You could just use a little rock wall for a flower garden to hide it. or even add a t split on the gas for a outside grill and patio later that would add options for get together's or your daughter when she needs more space and your main house is built.

[@twodogsandtheirfamily]

It's never big enough. We got a 500 gallon tank years ago, which we thought was plenty for our uses in NC for a year. Now we have to fill it twice a year and wish we got a 1000 gallon. You always find more things to run on propane when you have it, and use more than you think some years.

[@patriotmama]

We have two 500 gallon tanks and all we do is cook and heat our water with it. I have a gas dryer, but hang clothes out most of the year. Our power usually goes out for a day or two (at most) in the winter due to an ice storm and our whole house generator kicks in. We have outside wood boiler for heat. That generator is a Generac and uses about 1 gallon per hour for our electricity. There is just the two of us here. Kids are all grown and gone. Not much laundry. I do cook most of our meals here at home. We don't go out much. We have to fill our tanks twice a year and the last time, because of the price, it really stung. You always use more than what you think you do. Our wood boiler is strictly wood, not duel fuel so we don't us any propane for heat.

[@lauriesmith7793]

Another big project done at the OGP. It will be nice to see the outdoor boiler fired up.

[@guytech7310]

You could add some blocks around the valve box which would protect it if you accidental plow snow near it.

[@suesmith5033]

Good Morning from a very very cool Iowa! Fall is here! I hope everyone has a great weekend.! I hope you found out only good things with your Dr appointment Gina! Praying everything goes great for you!

[@gerhardii]

Just make sure you don't level the propane filler too low. So you don't run over it or have water lay on it. Remember too in winter snow will cover the lid area so you need to be able to open it for later refills or to check the propane level.

[@brucealvarez9263]

I hope Al reads your comment before he buries the "trash can" up to the top

[@thomas3059]

A nice decorative wellhouse would Look good give it The farm feeling And it would give the wife some place to plant flowers

[@deeanderson7358]

Good morning my favorite people. I just love the sound of the rustling trees and the color changes are going on, how beautiful the property looks. The fall colors are so much more of a deeper and darker color than in my area. Both are beautiful but your area is truly just gorgeous. Loving everything going on. God bless

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Dee. I am in total agreement with your observations, although I am not yet thinking it's time for fall yet. But time marches on regardless. I do love the color of the leaves as they change. Nothing like the foliage season in New England! May The Lord bless you and yours as well!

[@deeanderson7358]

@@samvalentine3206 Thank you Sam. I love your replies it means a lot to me. God bless

[@mikeconroy9207]

I just buried a 500 gallon propane tank for a generator.The requirements were a minimum of 10 feet clearance from the house for the tank and generator and a minimum of 10 feet between the tank and generator. If you have no building department regulations to satisfy, most insurance companies will rely on NFPA 58 regulations. Good luck!

[@rogervereeke2894]

Hey Al you could put one of those artificial rock covers over the propane tank tower. I seen one @ Home Depot yesterday

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Wow Al great job so far on refilling that tank. Maybe step back 100 feet into the front yard and look at how you will grade it. Also which way water will be flowing from snow melting and rain...preferably away from the house lol. You will figure it out for sure you are one smart cookie as the saying goes. God bless you ALL

[@scottcusick6274]

Good morning from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The farm house build is really coming along. 🇺🇸

[@robertworman4355]

Good morning Al, Gina, Olivia and all the Lumnah friends and family

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Robert! Hope you have a pleasant enjoyable weekend! 🖖

[@robertworman4355]

@@samvalentine3206 Thanks Sam, hope your weekend is good also.

[@teresahyneman4349]

Good morning Robert and hope you have a great Saturday or at least a nice quiet restful weekend!

[@robertworman4355]

@@teresahyneman4349 Good morning Teresa, hope your weekend is pleasant as well.

[@deanbrunner261]

Should be metal detecting all the turned dirt. Never know what the last few generations lost working the land. A couple old gold coins never ceases to put smiles on a face

[@janiceferguson1400]

Fall came in strong in Cincinnati, Oh also. Low 40's, and high 60's.

[@pagnolbergman8600]

Great job, as often. It seems propane be use for cooking, because you have outdoor wood boiler for heating. All this job was effortless and cheaper than bottles of gaz ?

[@tonygrimes13]

Propane is for back up generator when solar does not produce enough electricity on some days.

[@gaylec258]

You might want that sticking up, when you get 3-6 feet of snow. You could always plant shrubbery or flowers around it, leaving the backside accessible for deliveries and such.

[@ckhenson]

I agree, those walls are blue and tan.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

Hello again there all at and about Random Rocks Ranch. On the subject of “grey”, there are multiple shades … possibly even 50😂😂😂😂😂 There shouldn’t be warm greys and cool greys, but there are! Wishing you all the best from the UK.

[@davidnormandin5428]

Placing a couple of rocks at each end will not only add additional weight to the tank but identify where it is. An empty or near-empty tank will float right out of the ground

[@sandynorth5422]

With the cost of propane going up it's getting more expensive you are so smart to get two year supply. When I lived in farm house in Indiana back then it cost 900.00 to fill it for the year. And we thought that was expensive 20yrs ago.

[@jaysizzlegman7621]

You must not get significant torrential rainfall, as your propane tank is not anchored to cement footing. Have seen tanks float right out of sand when rain fills void.

[@brushridge1]

Good morning Al and Gina…With respect to the grading around the tank…I would just leave the grade as you envisioned it and place a few rocks and/or a planting around it to hide it…

[@shadegarden7375]

Excellent progress!!😊

[@davidcraddock9843]

Good evening Al and Gina, watching your fantastic KZbin with a great deal of interest from Adelaide South Australia.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family and finishing your home

[@sandynorth5422]

Al, how did you learn so many plumbing and mechanical and building skills I'm amazed at your skills.

[@ericcook5416]

Do the same with some Diesel fuel, it's a great investment for what's coming. It will be one of the more relevant commodities in short time. Only buy storage tanks made in the USA. For many reasons...

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Al will you be doing anything with the siding before the snow ?

[@SX939]

Nice touch Al, buried tank so much safer and can use ground warmth in winter for gasification.

[@kivettmilton2996]

You all are doing a great job on the OGP I'm sure it's going to look really good when it's completed... But your going to need some new bucket teeth on the excavator bucket that will help dig better..