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Ep. #285 This repair to our cabin tested my fear of heights!!! It was a job that had to be done before the winter weather set in due to the roof leaking from the snow damage. Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #277 Major structural damage to our cabin from last winter's snowfall. This the first of several videos where we repair our family cabin in the woods. Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #275 In my hurry to get a timber cut for our cabin I made a few critical mistakes! But, in the end we have our log to repair the cabin. Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #274 I am not immune to mistakes! Heres a short video of a couple recent events that could have been real bad!!! Trying out my new sawmill build, I was so excited about trying it out that I forgot to block the rear of the trailer it is sitting on. The result was not good!!! The rough terrain fork lift lost all hydraulics except the transmission. I had to stop where i was and seek help to get it out of that very bad situation! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #273 This video spans over a month to get the concrete placed in 4 piers. My schedule is hectic at times so I get done what I can. Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #272 A local church is constructing a new building and I was asked by a friend to help build 3 stands for the large heating and air conditioning units. I agreed to help. Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. # 271 Digging and setting up forms for concrete. Installing batter boards to set centers for the piers. Our doggone stick supervisor keeping an eye on me the whole time! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #270 No chainsaws were killed making this video! We used our YB 451 Yanmar excavator to skid logs and pull down some leaners in our forest. More firewood for the winter season! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!! #Stihl #Husqvarna

Ep. #269 Working on the blade guides and putting the sawhead onto the rails. Another productive day at the ranch! AND of course, The Doggone Stick Supervisor!!! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #268 Inspiration for this build was from the YouTube channel (Off Grid Homesteading with the Skinners) Check out their videos!!! So anyway, I'm building my sawmill head from the ground up. 2 slight concussions and just over 3 weeks of work and it is basically built. I will be doing more to it later but for now I want to set it on the rails and make my first cut!!! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!! Songs from the YouTube audio library: 1) The Machine Assembly 2) The Opening 3) To Weather a Storm 4) Lost Found 5) In The Distance 6) From The Fall 7) Bringin It Back 8) Bright Eyed Blues 9) Birds In Flight 10) Barilicious 11) Blue Creek Trail 12) Bring Me Your Sorrows 13) Casey Dont You Fret 14) Catch Up 15) Cattle 16) Center Ring 17) Coming Home 18) Country Gentleman 19) Crops 20) Dome Sweet Dome 21) Dumb As A Box 22) Earles Bar Room Rocker 23) Empty Hearted Man

Ep, #263 A slow trip up the mountain to the cabin with a flat tire on the way. It was a very nice day regardless of the tire issue just enjoying life! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #262 Grading the front yard at the rental house trying to get this job completed. Well, that will take a bit more time and lots of work! We are getting closer so just keep plugging away! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!! Songs in this video from the YouTube Audio Library 1) You are my rainbow 2) Twilight Train

Ep. #263 Using Steer Crazy (our rough terrain forklift) and the Yanmar excavator to move material and a welding skid up to to fabricate some HVAC stands for a local church. As usual our Doggone Stick Supervisor is helping! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #264 Finishing up with the hardest pier to dig (I hope). Using my small jackhammer/chipper to get this deep enough and big enough for a decent footing to support this roof structure. Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!! Songs from the YouTube Audio Library used in this video: 1) St_Annes_Reel 2) Simons_Song

Ep. #263 The old man is at it again! My mind says i'm in my twenties and my body says otherwise! Just trying to level this area to make putting up this roof structure a little easier. With the old jackhammer and the Yanmar YB 451 excavator Were gettin her done!!! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!! Music used in this video from the YouTube Audio Library: 1) Lazy Rock 2) Dirty Mac

Ep. #261 Picked up a friends trailer that had a near complete tongue failure and brought it to the ranch to repair it. (Look for that video soon). This was a scary break that could have caused an accident! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep, #261 Changing out the tires on the skidsteer to solid rubber. This place has so many nails, screws and metal in the back yard that we didn't want to take the chance of ruining a tire. Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #256 Ripping out the last of the large stumps at the "House of Pandora" in preparation to final grade the yard and install a sprinkler system. More fun at the rental !!! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #250 Some Finish work at the House of Pandora today with sewer line connections, flooring install, bath finish work and some fun with the Yanmar YB451 excavator pulling out sidewalk and prepping the area for grade work for proper drainage. Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #249 Working on all the finish work at the House of Pandora. Getting closer to the end, but lots to do yet. Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #248 A futile attempt to repair a problem with the lift arms on my Massey 35 tractor. Going to tear apart a Massey 50 tractor for parts! Look for that video soon! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #247 More cleaning in the greenhouse today. Want to start planting right away. A bit of elbow grease will get the job done! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #246 Working on this old platform lift to get it running again. After sitting for a number of years its time to use it. Interesting way of starting the unit since the starter is cooked. Watch til the end to see the new type of starter!!! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #245 Looking around the greenhouse project we are starting for our own use. A big undertaking but should be well worth it!!! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!

Ep. #234 Moving some easy digging dirt in a hill. We have the 46 ton excavator working on it and it can move some material. Of course, there is a doggone supervisor that is unhappy with the progress and is telling us all about it!!! Remember: GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOMETHING!!!