Will We Lose Our Forest View? - Life In Our Cottage On The Isle of Skye, Scottish Highlands Ep47

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks for watching our video! If you enjoyed it please do give it a like and subscribe to be notified when our next video comes out. Buy ‘These Old Walls’ here: williescott.bandcamp.com/track/these-old-walls You can support us by donating the cost of a coffee on our Kofi Page: ko-fi.com/livingtheskyelife Or by joining our Patreon community for bonus content: www.patreon.com/LivingTheSkyeLife Dirty Secrets of Scotland Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/shop/DirtySecretsScot Sarah’s Etsy Store: shewalksshepaints.etsy.com You can also follow our adventures on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ourlifeonskye Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088574329199 Thanks and we will see you in the next video! Sarah, Willie & Jack x

[@AlyeneDaggett]

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[@tkaald]

It is spruce not pine. This type of commercial forest is far too dense so no good for wild life. This forest will be replaced by a more natural forest which can be walked through and friendly to all beings.

[@girlnorthof60]

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying I feel a special connection to this beautiful song, having followed the three of you on your Skye Life adventures from Day1. Your clear, strong voice is incredible to listen to... with lyrics that we all can sing & relate to. I enjoy all of your music & appreciate you taking us along to see/hear the entire, really interesting process. Cheers S, W & JS ☕🍰

[@girlnorthof60]

Up here in the Yukon, they aren't only thinking commercial use, but also fire breaks, healthy ecosystem, disease control etc. Planning wildlife corridors, not impeding waterways or affecting natural springs, leaving trees with nests of protected bird species, offering deer/elk/moose 'new growth' food & safe cover from preditors, leaving some fallen trees for small wildlife habitat, open areas for plant regeneration...the list of rules & regs is thankfully long. @@tkaald

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much! What a lovely comment to read! 🙂

[@rorykew3674]

That song is amazing, beautiful Willie!

[@jaxntax5509]

Here in my area of the U.S.A. we often have small stands left in an area that has been cut for several different reasons. 1 to act as natural seedings of mixed growth. 2 to stabilize the land where it is now newly exposed. 3 to protect new young trees from damage. 4 to protect water ways. 5 the land will be left for three to five years to natrally seed from the left stands to natralize and then farmed seedlings are planted. These fill in the areas that are still not producing natrally seeded trees, these are usually desired mono cultured trees, this also allows for the soil to regenerate and the protective understory to reestablish. Much of this fast growing under growth is cut down at this time to act as fertilizer for the transplants and as protection for the new trees. The roots and stumps from the cut brush is left to stablize the soil while the young trees grow and take over as the soil stabilizing and this brush also acts to keep competitive under story from killing the young trees. Much of the under story is very fast growing and would shade the trees and utilize the nutrients the young trees need. I hope this perspective helps.

[@victoriahewitt-coleman1112]

I loved this tribute to Maggie Smith. The best one I have watched. Enjoy you memories.

[@SandraTomey]

Super interesting video. Lots of it was technical but lots of emotions. Evoking memories of the past and future, whether the house or the trees that built it. Great way to express the duality.

[@carolrichardson5259]

The felling of the trees made me feel emotional. It looks so sad when they fall. Necessary maybe. I adore a forest. Great video footage. Lovely track Willie.

[@biddiemutter3481]

Sorry for misspelling Skye. Filling in forms and changing passwords was obviously too much for me today 😂

[@pennyoliver7799]

That’s a song I can listen to over & over again….great work …along with all your vlogs🎶🙂 Now to watch the lovely Sarah amazing us with her wonderful art……👩‍🎨

[@norm9517]

IT'S ME AGAIN, I JUST LISTENED TO WILLIES NEW SONG, I LOVE IT, IT MEANS ALOT TO ME BECAUSE FOR THE LAST 51 YEARS I HAVE BEEN RESTORING EARLY HOUSES HERE IN S.E. PA. SOME OF THEM ARE THE OLDEST IN THE STATE, ONE IS THE LOWER SWEDISH CABIN BUILT IN 1655 ANOTHER IS THE SAMUEL LEVIS HOUSE BUILT IN 1692. I REALY UNDERSTAND YOUR SONG, SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE LIVED IN THESE OLD HOUSES THEY HAVE HAD GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES THEY HAVE LOVED AND THEY HAVE DIED. ITS JUST AMAZING TO THINK OF ALL THE SPRITS IN THESE OLD HOUSES OLD HOUSES HAVE A SOUL AND THEY CAN TALK TO YOU IF ONLY YOU LISTEN

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks. You clearly understand the meaning of the song, which is great to hear! 🙂

[@bespokefencing]

The big Sitka outsiders are too big and hairy for the Harvester to fell. They're usually felled by hand and the first sawlog cut off the bottom, so that the harvester head can grab them. At least you'll get some new views of the coast, at least until the replacements grow up! Great video folks!👍

[@Wrtp.]

Cheers for that video lovely song bye the way Willie 🍺🍺🍷👍

[@SarahHovley]

Fascinating all around! And I love the song! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@susanroller6905]

Can't believe a whole year has gone by since the beginning of the Skye Cottage adventures. I have loved them all and especially both of you and sweet Jack Spaniels. Congratulations Willie, your recording is just wonderful ! I used to be a singer so I can really appreciate just how super you sound. Happy days !! I wish you a wonderful holiday season amidst the snow and the pines. Huge Christmas hugs 🥰🥰 xx

[@SharmanSomerset]

Nice knowing you Willie, rest well as I expect after Sarah witnesses the Dyson misuse you may no longer be with us! 😂 I can’t believe you’ve been brightening up my Sundays for a year now- happy anniversary x Love to you all and I’ll give the track a spin on my Keep Yourself Nice show on that unpleasant place we won’t mention x

[@annehicks9992]

I've joined. I can smell beautiful scotland when i watch you ❤

[@pjcat3522]

Having another mini Skye trip, so super happy to hear two familiar voices on Skye radio in the car, spent rest of day singing 'These Old Walls'. Congratulations Willy the song's a winner and congratulations for getting away with using Sarah's dryer. Sarah I can't wait to hear about what you've been up to and loved to see Jack Daniels spoilt for choice with all those sticks. Happy home anniversary and thank you for putting a smile on all our faces.

[@Scotty7268]

Had a chuckle!! I am teetotal, and thought Jack Spaniels was an adaptation of Jack Sparrow (he has a piratanical gleam in his eye). Now I see Jack Daniels! Clever!

[@soulieobelissevan]

Oh wow ✨💎✨🙏💫 your song!

[@karensmith5116]

Congratulations, Willie! I LOVE your music and am excited to get your new release. Sarah, I also wanted to let you know that I received my 2024 calendar and Christmas cards safe, and sound here in North Carolina, USA and I dearly love them too! You both are so talented and complement each other so nicely. Jack Spaniels rounds it all out too. I enjoyed this week's video and look forward to the next.

[@vivellasmum]

Fabulous song, Willie has a lovely singing voice. I want to buy his jumper! I hate to see trees cut down but these are a monoculture, as Sarah said we need native trees, we need forest lungs now as well as wood which we are very wasteful of considering how long it takes to grow. My dad used to cut our Christmas tree out of the top of a conifer because none of us kids wanted a tree cut down! 😉

[@aprildixon-ff1bc]

Not sure why but this song brings on happy tears .. that's how much I love it

[@matthill1803]

How cool is Dan? I don't play any instruments and I'm tone deaf but I'd love to work with him! 🤣 Great tune Willie! 👌

[@boondoggy2]

Willie, your song is absolutely beautiful. You should be so proud of yourself. Definitely going to buy it , and It’s only £3 to purchase the song to support Willie and his music. So much talent in two people ❤️

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much! Every purchase is a show of support. 🙂

[@avidviewer1]

Great video. What a fantastic 'Welcome home, Dad'! I'm heading straight over to bandcamp. Thanks again! 🤗

[@alisonlyons4691]

Happy Skye Life anniversary 🎉🥂 l well remember the first video. Well done with the song Willie, hopevit gies well. Thank you for sharing your adventures....Alioban

[@annesinclair3455]

Have been meaning to comment about Willie’s pullovers/jumpers, for ages. I love the variety and colours. So great to see some of the process of Willie’s release too.

[@elsestelema6273]

Great song❤️ Willie and your music on the video is always good

[@ETownsend-q7r]

My husband and I were on Skye and visited Scotland this past September. We saw the tree harvesting and replanting and wondered how the residents felt when their view changed so dramatically. Interesting you touched on that in this video. We stayed near Harrapool, and unfortunately the coffee Bothy in Broadford was closed so I couldn’t pick up any of your cards. Enjoy your videos and that you are both so down to earth❤

[@burningblysse]

Dude! You can sing! Your Skye Life jingle doesn't do you justice. Really lovely tune you recorded. Well done!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks! The jingle was just thrown together as a bit of fun. These Old Walls was a real labour of love. 🙂

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

Congratulations Willie! Wishing you great success!

[@nadiabarrett5195]

congratulations on putting out your own stuff, Willie, sounds great!

[@BellaSue70]

It is sad to see the trees gone, thought you’d be safe from that there. The song sounds amazing Willie, Jack Spaniels defo missed you 🙂 God where has the year gone….

[@ffotograffydd]

It’s forestry land, they plant them specifically to cut down. There’d be far fewer trees there if they weren’t growing them to harvest.

[@BellaSue70]

@@ffotograffydd yes I heard them both say but still sad they get cut down…

[@suebrown2238]

Wow a year gone quick ready for the snow 😀

[@eccosselion]

Hie folk's, felling of all these trees what effect it has on the wild life,you can bet there must be some impact for them such as noise and disturbance of there habitats, let us all hope that things get back to normal soon 🔜 🔜 🐶🦊🦊

[@janmitchell641]

Congrats on your new song, Willy, it sounds amazing.

[@christinekeay8456]

Fascinating to see the whole process of your song coming to life, congratulations on a great result

[@ArrDee49]

I went to Skye, while driving around the Highlands, a bit over over 30 years ago, and fell in love with it and the people. I'm home now, in tropical Central Queensland. Crocodiles, sharks, snakes, cattle and blowflies, cyclones and floods and I love it. I chould have chosen to stay in the Highlands when I had the opportunity, but came home with the memories of another country, life and time. Watching you both every week, for a while now, feels like I'm back there again, just for a short while. Thank you. PS. Beautiful song Willie Scott!

[@arkonite]

Happy Sunday everyone x

[@marydegenkolb9603]

I know it's sad to see so many trees to be felled. Yet, as Willie said, it's a crop, planted for use. And believe it or not, you and Willie use a lot of the product from those trees. Guitars, drum sets, envelopes, paper for painting, writing, boxes for mailing, wood fireplaces, and even for the boat. Where I live, pine is the crop. And it seems like every month a plot of trees is harvested. Then replanted. There are no old growth forests near me. So sad. But that is the way. Those trees are so straight and the branches seem to only be at the top. Must be used for power lines or even building timber. But either way, you still have a few years before your plot is felled. So enjoy the mushrooms and other foraging goodies you can.

[@2nd_of_3]

It’s all second growth, you can tell by the width of the rings. It’s all been harvested before. They’ll replant and in 20 or 30 years repeat. Still hard to witness 😢 thanks for the update ❤ love to Jack 💋

[@rosemarymee]

What does “second growth” mean?

[@roybennett206]

@@rosemarymee It means its the second time that this plantation has been harvested, many of these plantations were created in the 1940`s due to timber shortages during the second world war and to supply the mining industry with pit props, first harvest around 1980`s, (first growth) then replanted and now harvested again 40 years later (2nd growth) and will be replanted again to be harvested in the 2060`s and so the cycle continues, although many of these plantations are now being replanted with native trees, not these which are fast growing non native Sitka spruce, lodgepole pine or larch

[@rosemarymee]

@@roybennett206 Thanks for that great explanation. Also to the other person who replied.

[@calypso4554]

Planting only fast growing trees, all the same variety, and then cut them down. No caring for the land at all. Just for profit. Pity. But much more important right now: a beautiful song! 😊

[@jillychandler]

I find the cutting down of all those beautiful trees so shocking. I love your song Will, and love all your music on here. Blessings to the three of you. xxx

[@janicerobinson2970]

Thankyou For Sharing Your Journey Amazing 👌😘

[@carolchadwick3580]

Love the song Wille ! ❤ Makes me smile ❤❤❤❤

[@aprildixon-ff1bc]

I love that tune these old walls... my favorite 😍

[@tericrane2610]

Happy 1st anniversary,great song willie,loved the vlog,love the skye life x

[@AnneHeyns]

Nice trees, sad to see them cut down even though they were planted for just that purpose...but then that's life, isn't it? The old has to make way for the young.

[@bonnerdebbie]

I have been watching the three of you for about two years from Dirty Secrets of Scotland and She Walks, She Paints to Living the Skye Life. You always put out great videos and are wonderful people (and Spaniels). Thank you and I hope you have many more years of sucess!

[@marydegenkolb9603]

I am so glad that your music is getting out further than our group of admirers. I hope it sells like good chips and fish!

[@lieselturnbull8842]

It is such a wonderful song.

[@fairyacorn4854]

That song is amazing and we were all taken along with you when it was first played on your channel. I thougherly enjoyed the process and well done Willie and your helpers to get this out. X

[@Propello64]

Dan’s studio seems great! Wonderful video guys keep it up!

[@JR-kz2xn]

Such a beautiful song Willie. Congratulations!! You two are so very talented. Thank you for sharing those talents with us.

[@wackthegood8884]

Congratulations on the recording, and it was so interesting seeing the process. You have a lovely voice Willie - good luck with the song, and how exciting that you are recording a song just for you as an individual artist. Also, many congratulations (after the 1st night of recording) for recognising the importance of stopping to have dinner with your lovely wife! This behaviour will lead to a long and happy marriage - which is far more important in the long run. So lovely to see the obvious delight of Jack Spaniels when his dada returned home. All 3 of you are gorgeous!

[@momoline3794]

My husband and i have been noticing the particularly funky sweaters you are wearing will. We really enjoy them 😊

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks! They’re from a company called ‘Loud Elephant’. They donate a share of their profits with wild elephant charities, which is no bad thing in my book. Check them out, if you get a chance. 🙂

[@momoline3794]

@@livingtheskyelife thank you for your answer! Your videos remind my husband and me of beautiful times we had in scotland 🤗

[@jeannienash5249]

❤Luv ya bunches @Willie Scott, @Sarah and @Jack Spaniels ❤

[@Scorpio45Libra]

There really is alot of details involved in making music, very interesting. Sad to see those trees go but a necessary thing I suppose. Jack was so happy to see his Dad come home, very adorable dog!! 🤩❤ Congrats to one very successful year in the cottage!! 🥳

[@audreybagshaw5231]

What a year you’ve had …what you have achieved in that time is amazing.I discovered your channel on your 3rd vlog ..watched every one ..you’ve become a fixed part of my Sunday evenings.. …congratulations to you both …lovely song Willie !! .. just keep living and sharing the Sky life to the full ..all the best to you ❤️

[@dthomp06]

As sad as it is to see the trees felled, at least they are replaced. I’ve seen so many more trees in Scotland being planted over the years than before the special plantings began. Congratulations on the release of your first, for you, by you, song. Love it!

[@terryevans5476]

Thanks you two, and Jack Spaniels, for a year of entertaining and informative videos. Love from Cornwall ❤

[@patriciathorp4911]

Agreed, sad to see any trees being felled. But I guess it's better than importing timber. I hope there will be plenty deciduous among the replacements. Love the song Will ...Best of luck with it.

[@sandym4317]

I just found your channel today and I'm loving it. I've shared your channel with my brother & his wife and they love it too. I'm planning a vacation to Scotland in 2025 with my cousin, we both turn 65 that year. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Welcome on board! And thanks for sharing about us too. I’m sure you’ll have a fantastic trip here! 🙂

[@The_Arby]

Been a good week catching up on all your videos and adventures...Thanx guys 😀

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

You two are such a lovely couple, a joy to watch. This video reminds me of the time I went to Spean Bridge to meet up with another Lady Trucker. Her family had a logging business and she took me into the forest where they were working. The skillful way they stripped the branches and loaded the trunks onto the trailers was amazing. Thanks for showing this with the drone shots. ilona

[@Scotiabespoke]

Another great video, great song, don’t be letting chart success change you!! 😂😂 best of luck.

[@garygaston6441]

Thanks! I have been enjoying your progress on Skye. I spent time in Skye and Portree in September. I live in Denver Colorad and Texas😊

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!!

[@sandiandgregh]

Looking forward to a listen of your song, Willy. It’s hard to think of trees as crops, isn’t it. That machine made nothing of taking them down. Pretty impressive. Pats to JS.

[@carmeltinnes3508]

Congratulations, Willie, on the release of "These Old Walls!" AND how exciting to reach your one year anniversary "living the Skye life."

[@janetjohnson373]

I am so sorry about your forest. I live in Oregon in the USA and I get it. I am glad they replant them.

[@KarlGillcrist]

Where has the year gone? Well most of it has involved us getting to know you two wonderful people better and Jack of course and we are all better for it I have learned so much about the land of my ancestors and got to see the amazing countryside thanks to your great filming and informative content looking forward to the next enjoyable Sunday and I hope you reach 50 k buy Christmas Karl from eastern Canada

[@CarolsCreativeCorner]

My husband worked in Scotland for the forestry commission. He mostly did research on the trees.

[@jenjenkins2936]

Really interesting as always. A brilliant song Willie! And what a warm welcome home 😊

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks - very kind! And yup! Never a quiet welcome with a spaniel! 🙂

[@janeabbotts]

I am fascinated with the tree harvesters in action, could watch them for ages. Just watched a bit further and these ones look like they are done differently from here, where they cut and strip all the foliage off and then place the bare trunk on the ground.

[@antw3565]

Congratulations on a year of content and for the release of your song. A talented pair of rascals.

[@valeriefarmer3774]

I'm so happy just got your brilliant song I love it thankyou, you are very talented. I have been waiting for this since you first let us hear it many months ago now .

[@francesquinn8091]

Highlight of my Sunday evenings. :)

[@guadalupeknippen528]

You always put out the best videos. I can't believe that it's been a year since you went to the Isle of Skye. Amazing how you put together your music. Thanks for the drone shots of the lumber coming down. These are all things you don't see often if at all. Thank you for sharing your fabulous life. Hi Sarah and Jack ❄️🎄☃️🐕🇺🇲

[@hilltopgirl2665]

When trees come down the wind comes! Happens everywhere and I hate it!

[@AliWade1971]

Gone straight to Bandcamp and bought the track. It was brilliant watching the process of getting it recorded, mixed and mastered. Wish I could smell those felled trees.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks for your support and I hope you enjoy your copy. 🙂

[@AliWade1971]

@@livingtheskyelife It is beautiful. Made me cry, as I sit in the kitchen of our farmhouse (first built in the 17th century) looking out to the yard that has been in my husband's family for 5 generations. We will be moving away next year, which is positive, but I will miss 'these old walls' 💜

[@livingtheskyelife]

It’s always nice to hear that something you create has an emotional impact on others. The song has real meaning and that is clearly translating to others, including yourself. I hope the move goes well for you. 🙂

[@rayanneedwards8542]

Wow...great music. Sad forest....Have a good week.

[@DoristhePeskyBrit]

all the best on reaching 50k subs. well deserved

[@golfingmags5]

Hi Both, Fabulous music and song…love the words. Loved your video and congratulations on being a year in Skye Cottage. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿xx

[@hazelduerdoth4333]

Always have a tube of sticky stuff remover handy , it’s awesome stuff 🤣🤣

[@theresamclaughlin8655]

Loved the song x congratulations on your 1 year in Skye xx❤

[@kaylangridge6498]

Thank you for showing us your life on Skye. I've followed you even before you moved. Wish you a very restful and happy Christmas. I'm hoping my husband has got me one of your prints Sarah, I left him enough hints 😅 xxx

[@melaniem1338]

50k 🎉🎉🎉

[@GDixon-ch3yl]

Congratulations on the release of your new song that's wonderful.🎉🎉🎉 All my family have been tree farmers over the past couple hundred years and it's just a cycle. They don't cut down everything at one time. It's all good.

[@fairyacorn4854]

It looks so strange when they cut down trees that you have been used to. I have trees all out the back of me and they thinned them a couple of weeks ago and I can actually see cars go by on a road now which I hav'nt seen for about 20 years. Enjoyed the video immensely and it was interesting to see how your song was recorded and such a lovely song too. Jack was sooooo very pleased to se his dad back home after being away. Love to you all and stay safe. Could'nt you just find the top of a tree out there for your Christmas tree?🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@jayneforeman1187]

I know that things have to change in this world but it's still heart breaking when it affects you personally.

[@59tante]

Forests are a resource. The cut back is nessary to maintain the health of the forest. Also helps fire control. Great episode

[@eba44]

Yes and also no...depending. Biodiversity is the key to sustainablity writ large. Planting the same tree over and over again on the same soil will depleat and ruin the soil and all the biodiversity within and without. Management and community watchfullness and participation are also key. I can look at Bulgaia as a good example of how to do it right.

[@Del213]

“Forrest’s are a resource” thanks for that insight Grizzly Adams. It’s not always necessary and generally health of forest isn’t a primary consideration. Rare that those trees are even native to those areas.

[@frednorman1]

Sorry you’re losing your forest view.. I saw a lot of deforestation of what are probably private tree farms in the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of sky when I was there last last year. I thought overall there was an attempt to reforest much of Scotland on public lands? You’re out west there is heavy clearcutting of forest specially in Oregon where the coastal range is basically a private tree farm.. you don’t see as much clear cutting when you cross the border into California

[@LynneTribble]

They should be replacing these trees looks like they haven’t very sad

[@micah06v8]

​@@LynneTribblethey will replace them they're just replacing them all with a single type of tree and then coming back and cutting them down again 30-50 years later.

[@rebeccanicoll2550]

I wish more people loved and respected nature as you both do!

[@stephhunsley]

Have bought the song, I really like it...great song. Merry Christmas Willie, Sarah and Jack.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thank you. And a merry Christmas to you too. 🙂

[@Vikivegkitchen]

Awww, the part of studio time👌❤️As a musician-singer-songwriter myself, it’s been very nice to see how you’ve worked on your own song, and brought me back some good memories from my musiclife back to the old days in Hungary, thanks for sharing this. And looking forward to listening your song🎉❤

[@heathertucker7056]

Always sad to see trees cut down but I know it’s all forrest management for a crop. Will be lovely to see new trees planted. Congratulations on being in the cottage for a year and also the release of your song.

[@knittingwoman]

Thanks!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thank you! 🙂

[@sallyannc3176]

I love that you guys always make the intro different every week, even tho it starts with the same voice over! 🙂 It's a shame about the trees but as you say they were grown as a 'crop' and not exactly native. Tbh I quite like to see the back of them - just think how they were obscuring that lovely viewpoint before being cut down. Great to see some of the creative process with the song - a man of many talents Willie!

[@sharonmaddox3390]

I can't believe it's been a year. I first followed Willie at dirty secrets of Scotland as I'm in to mudlarking bottle digging etc which introduced me to she walks she paints. Which I loved so much. Then I was with you for your first episode of living the sky life. Its gone so fast thank you for your hardwork. I would love to do what you did and just move away, but elderly parents kids grandchildren prevent me doing so. So instead I enjoy you doing it on my behalf. Love you all and congratulations.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks for sticking with us!!

[@claudiajones7724]

I was following Sarah and 'She Walks, She Paints'. Well, we all ended up here!

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

An entire year on Skye! What a ride! We've followed you from the getgo when you were looking for a home. Love your song Willie! That forest is a resource, it's been planted by hand...and will be harvested, and reforested. It happens here in Ontario all the time. Cheers to you all from Canada 🇨🇦🫶

[@claudiajones7724]

I've lived in the Pacific Northwest of the United Stares now since the late 80s. The timber industry has been the life's blood of the PNW from before it's beginning, though that has changed a lot over the time I've been here. I still find myself very sad at the removal of so many trees, though I do understand the why of it. What can I say, I'm a 'nemophilist'. Willie and Sarah, congrats on your one year anniversary. You've had quite a year! And more to come. And, yes, 'been here since day 1. Willie, really enjoyed hearing your song and watching the whole production process!

[@norm9517]

CONGRATS ON ONE YEAR GUYS, JACK THINKS HE IS IN STICK HEAVEN, LOVE YA

[@carolethurlow9550]

A very interesting video. Good to follow the start and finish of your record. Good luck with the song. 😺 X