An Update From Granby - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

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Steve will be staying in Granby full time for the near future to be with family. Here's an update on what that means for videos going forward for now. Next week, look out for a video on a visit Steve made to an Oyster farm back in Maine. And if Steve is able to get away again, he's hoping to head back north to pick up Victoria and bring her back to Granby to do some repairs and hopefully get the sailing rig put together at long last.
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Acorn to Arabella started as a wooden boat building project in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve began the journey as an amateur wooden boat builder crafting a 38' wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and now sailing the boat-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that traditional wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project continues beyond the boat shop, as Steve and crew travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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@mikevandenbosch9081 28 күн бұрын

Anyone who has gone through this completely understands and we send you our love and support.

@carlpio5754 28 күн бұрын

AMEN!

@cameronstoneadams1183 28 күн бұрын

Fuck Cancer

@Metal-Possum 28 күн бұрын

Even those who haven't are usually understanding too.

@bulwynkl 27 күн бұрын

FWIW, anyone who hasn't and has a problem with that has no soul...

@mumblbeebee6546 27 күн бұрын

Indeed. My hear goes out to all of you!

@NoiseMakerX 28 күн бұрын

That sigh at about the minute mark, I felt that. Don't feel any pressure to create content. Be with your family and we'll be here when you're ready.

@travismccauley 28 күн бұрын

me too

@stevedunford7632 28 күн бұрын

I'm sure I speak for others in saying if you feel the need to shut down then do so, we will be here when you get back.

@robharrison6606 28 күн бұрын

Your focus is in exactly the right place. As much as I enjoy your program what you are doing is far more important than entertaining us. 😢Take care of your selves and your mom, we will still be with you whenever you return to the boating videos. Best wishes, love your vlogs.👍

@sicanady 28 күн бұрын

Take a break buddy! You’ve been relentless for years! Thank you so much! Time for family is the MOST important in this life. See ya later….

@stevebarger7665 28 күн бұрын

This is something I was blessed to help my parents's through. They both died with dignity at home 18 years apart. Having the oppurtunity to be with them through their journey was a gift many don't get and some wont take. After it is over they still live on inside of us, Good luck and God bless!

@georgefrench1907 28 күн бұрын

I’m sure you and Robin will face this difficult time with the same strength and positive attitude you have always displayed.

@asakurad 28 күн бұрын

I wish you and your family what peace you can find. There is never any easy way through such times sd these. Hug all your loved ones.

@michaelmauldin59 28 күн бұрын

Take all the time you need. KZfaq isn't going anywhere. Family should always come first. God bless you and your family.

@stevezaranec8966 28 күн бұрын

If the vids don't happen weekly or even monthly, your fans and followers will always be thinking of you and yours during this time. Family first - as it should be. All you need know is that we'll be here whenever you're ready or able.

@BradParler 28 күн бұрын

So glad that you get to be with your Mom in this last stage of life. Your exactly where you need to be.

@Ayns.L14A 28 күн бұрын

My deepest sympathies Steve, Don't worry about content, we will be here when you are ready, don't rush it take as much time as you need, love and understanding from the UK.

@certainthings2000 28 күн бұрын

Take the time you and your family need, you have a good library of videos to fill this space and when you are ready your audience will be here.

@cf6282 26 күн бұрын

Steve, mom and family….much, much love. Good choice to be with your mom. All the best!

@Millie2u 28 күн бұрын

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.🙏❤️🙏

@seancbrophy 28 күн бұрын

Godspeed Steve’s Mom. Sending best wishes and lots of love from Nova Scotia.

@michaelmcdonough8967 20 күн бұрын

As a hospice nurse I would say, cherish this time. It is so bittersweet. I hope you have a good hospice team behind you to help navigate this journey. I’m holding space for your mom.

@jonandjennugolick3114 25 күн бұрын

You're a good man. We're praying for you and your family during this very difficult time. We'll all be here when you return!

@michaelsnell4034 28 күн бұрын

Losing one's mom is so very hard. My heart is with you, man.

@jimwilliams1536 26 күн бұрын

Your a good son. Much respect. I think I speak for everyone here when I say we all send hugs.

@hank5655 28 күн бұрын

Steve & Robin let Steve's Mother know she done a great job of being a Mother, all of are thoughts and prayers for her and all.

@clintterrill6886 24 күн бұрын

We will be here! Nothing more important than family.

@farmerjimbob67 28 күн бұрын

So many of us have been on this journey, I lost my mum 14 years ago. We stayed with her at home to the end. The memories of that time will always remain with us, there was laughter, joy, tears, great sadness and above all love.

@damienhammond6449 28 күн бұрын

Family is first! Take good care of each other, we the viewers will still be here whenever you feel up to regardless of time . All best from Australia!

@davidclark1182 28 күн бұрын

This is Dr. David Clark. I was a Patreon when you built the boat. I’m sorry for your mom. BTW, it’s normal to feel conflicted about how long you want her to live. Obviously her comfort is your main focus. She’s lucky to be with her family!

@davidschnell2591 28 күн бұрын

Dear Steve: May God bless you, your mom and your family in this difficult time.

@philiplaing6904 28 күн бұрын

Having gone through this twice, my heart goes out to you. It is difficult time but gather your family around you, treasure your Mom while she is still hear and cherish the memories that you have

@doubtman70 28 күн бұрын

I wish you and your family/friends all the strength, companionship and love and take all the time you need, because I'll still be here when you return.

@svharmsway2501 27 күн бұрын

Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please don’t feel you have to create content during this time, we will all be here when you’re able to return. The sailing community is like family and supportive. God bless.

@steveatkins1 28 күн бұрын

I’m pretty sure the reason I watch this channel is for the guy who has his priorities in the right place. Family first and all the love and support Susan and I can throw your way. We will be here when you return. Praying for God’s grace and strength during this time.

@randycurry 28 күн бұрын

Uplifting you and your family with loving arms and prayers through your journey. May Peace be with you!

@PontusWelin 28 күн бұрын

Steve, we will be here when you’re ready. Take all the time you need to be with your mother and to grieve when times comes for that. We will wait however long it takes. Please take care of each other and yourselves. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@MrMichaelcurran 28 күн бұрын

Steve I have watched you and your for 7 years or so. And, your mother has been apart of your offerings all the while. Now sadness is upon your family, I feel the need to pray for all. GOD HELP YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THESE TIMES.❤

@shadetreewelding 28 күн бұрын

Prayer for everyone. Don't worry about us or content. I lost my Mom a couple of years ago and my Dad in '04. Take all the time you need, and you will need it.

@AndrewMeacham-t9b 28 күн бұрын

Don’t worry about anything except looking after you and yours. We can look after ourselves

@jamesgalbreath343 27 күн бұрын

Please know, Steve, that you have a great community of caring folks rowing with you on this current of life you and your family are riding. Peace and blessings on this journey you and your family are navigating now and in the days to come..

@SilasHumphreys 28 күн бұрын

You know what you need to do, and all of us watching should too. You don't owe us "content", it's been a privilege to watch you following your dreams. We'll be fine. Take care of yourself.

@Supah_Duck 28 күн бұрын

Forget about the content..... You and the entire A2A crew have quite honestly been spoiling us over the last 7+ years with so much of your heart and soul. Focus on your mom and your family, and nothing else. We will all be here whenever you return, with plenty of virtual hugs and appreciation for your journey. In the meantime, take comfort in the fact that the entire A2A family around the world is lifting your mom and your family up in prayer. "I am the waves that bear, I am the winds that guide. I am the evening stars, I am the morning sky. I am born of the sea, and there I shall die." God bless, from a fan up in 🇨🇦

@GenuineAussie1 28 күн бұрын

Much love and sympathy from Melbourne Australia Embrace the situation and make the next period of time honourable and treasure your memories. I and I’m sure we’ll be here when you get back ❤️

@chriszimmerman4500 28 күн бұрын

You only have one mother and to be able to be with her in her final moments is one of the most important moments of y’all’s life. Don’t miss it for anything. It is one of only a few moments, you can’t get back later. We will be here for you when you return much love.

@loxbex 28 күн бұрын

There’s so much you can share in the upcoming weeks, that will stay with you forever! I’ve been there too, some years ago. Take it as a gift, give everything you can and there will be freedom, dignity and love in this part of life, that we all will go through one day - hopefully surrounded by our loved ones.

@DJTheMetalheadMercenary 28 күн бұрын

Family comes first. That is never an easy situation, many of us know it all too well. Wishing y'all and your family all the best.

@ryan_mcme 28 күн бұрын

Good morning, 'bella fam! That conveyor brings back memories, lol! No explanation required, take this time with your mom. You aren't Friday morning entertainment (okay, you aren't JUST Friday morning entertainment), you're family. Be with her, and your sisters. While you're doing that, our thoughts and hearts are with you. ☕

@jimanderson3549 28 күн бұрын

Steve and Robin et al we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers...All these years you have been part of our family too.

@TheZ0dMan 28 күн бұрын

I came across your channel by mistake several years ago looking for forging videos and found your video on the pouring the 100 gallons of lead for your keel, I've been hooked for the last 6 years or so watching Arabella "grow up" and consider my self lucky to see a small part of your life. All my love and support to you are your family at this difficult time. Take as much time as you need to focus on what is really important, I'll be happy to watch videos of hay bailing until you return.

@carsound 28 күн бұрын

Courage to you and your family in these hearts times.

@johnnunn8688 28 күн бұрын

Much love to you all, take all the time you need. We just lost our eldest sibling, Paul. He also finished up with end of life care, which strangely makes it easier, as there is time to reflect on all our entwined lives and get used to the idea we were soon to lose him.❤️❤️

@kathywrightjohnson6804 28 күн бұрын

I am so sorry.😢 You take your time and be with your mom and family. I will be here when you pick back up. Make as many memories with mom and just be there. I'm still going to pray for the lot of you! 💕

@calebbuswell 28 күн бұрын

Wishing you and your family comfort and peace.

@brunsonr 28 күн бұрын

We are with you. Sail-on!

@MrCanadianGoof 28 күн бұрын

No questions asked, do what you have to do Steve and Robin! Wishing you and the family all the best!

@MaShcode 28 күн бұрын

Hay baling sure brings back happy and itchy summer memories from that part of the world. Bay Roadie. Life gets in the way but the animals still gotta eat. Be well.

@simonaldridge82 20 күн бұрын

Just support everyone around you, don't forget to look after yourselves. Been there my prayers to all of you❤

@mikebuckley5171 28 күн бұрын

I wish you and your family the strength and patience to keep going and be there for your Mum. Nothing else is important. We will wait until you you get back to us. No pressure, just understanding for you. Take care und see you when you are ready. Mike

@chopsjazz1 26 күн бұрын

You helped me through a most difficult time by giving me brief distraction and a vision of seeing things through to their completion while I dealt with relocating to the East Coast to aid my father's failing health and his eventual death. KZfaq content doesn't matter, your family and your emotional health is what is important.

@mikekemper34 28 күн бұрын

Prayers for you and your family. Having watched my wife's mom go through the same sad ending, I completely feel for you

@dogegg22 28 күн бұрын

Big love to you Steve and all your family - stay brave and know we're all here thinking about you...

@byrdman662 28 күн бұрын

Prayers for comfort and peace to you and your family. Your doing the right thing, we’ll be here when you get back. Fair winds and flooding seas.

@harryhogenkamp1688 27 күн бұрын

Best wishes and prayers for your Mom, you, Robin, and to your whole family in this difficult time. While we all enjoy the A2A content, you already know what's more important. Please take the time to cherish and comfort your mom. Sincerely, Harry & Anna

@ton73z28 28 күн бұрын

Stay strong, I know very much what you are going through. It brings back memories. Love to you and your family 💖

@davidmorgan9783 24 күн бұрын

I’m watching this video while receiving my chemotherapy, and agree with you that the not knowing is the hardest; One step at a time and know your Mom knows her family is there.

@nick.caffrey 28 күн бұрын

Great good wishes for the onward journey, especially for your Mom. I am with you here and and in my heart. May you all find peace and healing.

@hcmassey2 28 күн бұрын

Bless you all in this difficult time.

@EdWilliamsPDX 28 күн бұрын

Family first. Always. Always. Much love to mom and your entire family. Be well.

@bartstevens4035 28 күн бұрын

Just wishing you all a lot of strength during this difficult period. Warm vibes from across the Atlantic

@jwkmpli 28 күн бұрын

Sending your Mum you and all the family our love and prayers at this difficult time may you all receive peace and strength day by day.

@SarDog337 28 күн бұрын

Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your heart is in the right place being with your mother and family.

@donar1953 28 күн бұрын

You and your family will be in my prayers for comfort and peace through this season. 🙏

@claudehopper9813 28 күн бұрын

Been there Steve it's the passage of life , like season for reflection , coming together as a family and sharing your love .

@rjd659 28 күн бұрын

Prayers for peace for your Mom, family, friends and you, Steve in this portion of your journey. You are not alone.🙏

@Zacks-Channel 28 күн бұрын

You are where you should be and need to be, Steve. Sending love to you and your family.

@charliegarvin775 28 күн бұрын

You have my sympathy. Sending good energy to you, your mom and family from West Virginia.

@claytonallen3361 28 күн бұрын

My thoughts and prayers are with you Steve and your family. It is never easy, but it is a natural part of life. May you all find peace.

@darz3 28 күн бұрын

Wishing you, Robyn and the family, the strength you will need in the coming weeks

@mikeknight9818 28 күн бұрын

Prayers for your Mom and family. Will be with you when you get back

@Gorbyrev 28 күн бұрын

Love and prayers are with you Steve, with your family and with your mum. Don't worry about us. We will be here whenever you return.

@stevemcdanal8493 9 күн бұрын

Just went through this with my father. He fought ALS for 10 years. I was lucky to be able to spend a week a month with my parents for the last year, helping and just spending time together. He just passed the Friday after Memorial Day.

@user-ho9cz9lo9f 28 күн бұрын

Blessings to you all at this difficult time! Our love to your Mum for her journey onward. Ken and Rita x

@bp-ob8ic 28 күн бұрын

Life is what happens when you are busy making plans. Prayers for you and your family. Thankfully, you are in a position to be there, and I imagine that means the world to her.

@dennisbackstrom2244 28 күн бұрын

Two things. First, as a young guy in the 60’s I did so much hay bucking that I still shake my head in wonder. Having said that, it’s fun to see the old school hay conveyor and the family doing this chore together. Second, I feel your pain re your Mom. A person only gets one mom and it’s a tough part of life at the end. My sympathies ❤️

@josephwolfinger7916 27 күн бұрын

I lost my mom to cancer 15 years ago and I missed the last moments of her life, something that I will never forgive myself for. Prayers and Love from my family to yours.

@andyubel3995 28 күн бұрын

Steve, I'll add your mom (and your whole family) to my prayers. God bless.

@davidc6510 24 күн бұрын

Steve, may God bless you and your family with comfort and strength during your stressful and difficult journey with you Mom. All the best and with great kindness. Take care and always family first.

@frankperry2874 27 күн бұрын

Grew up on a boat in the Cape Cod area in the 1970’s. Life has a way of taking over. I have a ritual of jumping in the ocean off of Scituate every spring. Boat life isn’t easy, all we can do is try. My best wishes to you and your family!

@WoodenBoatBen 28 күн бұрын

You take care Steve. You’re right where you need to be. We’ll be here waiting for you, however long it takes.

@SuperRaymondh 28 күн бұрын

Take care of each other and enjoy this time with your family. We will all be here when you're ready.

@ronaldrancilio2659 28 күн бұрын

You and your famiy are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

@paulciampa 28 күн бұрын

Steve hoping you and your family get through her transition with peace and serenity.

@rsc4peace971 28 күн бұрын

All my sympathies and best wishes to you and your family Steve. There is nothing anyone can expect other than peaceful transitions to all. You and your entire crew have been an inspiration to many of us viewers and please continue the journeys you are on

@johnenger349 28 күн бұрын

Don’t worry about content. Most of us have been watching since you poured the keel. We’ll be here when you get back.

@tommyb2129 28 күн бұрын

Wishing peace for you and your family.

@Oleo2320 28 күн бұрын

Blessings to you and the family, thank you for letting us join you on the journey, may you all be a comfort for you mother and each other.

@davidchapman2839 28 күн бұрын

You are a fine young man and a good son. Continue to love and cherish your mom as much as you can while you can. And breath..

@lennyusn6493 26 күн бұрын

From your first video you have put your Family First! This KZfaq family will be here when you return. Our thoughts and prayers are with your mother and entire family. God Bless and keep you all safe during this difficult time.

@emilthiels6256 27 күн бұрын

Mum you brought up a wonderful boy thank you,love

@kabinvideo7495 28 күн бұрын

Our thoughts and love are with you and you family at this difficult time

@cjveeneman 22 күн бұрын

Did the same 3 yrs ago for Dad. I feel you, and send you my love and support. God bless you during this difficult time, and I hope your family as a whole experiences a very special closeness.