BUILDING A WILDLIFE HOMESTEAD PART 5 - RUSTIC BRIDGE- THE HIDE BEGINS- CREATE A CAR PARK

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BUILDING A WILDLIFE HOMESTEAD PART 5 - RUSTIC BRIDGE- THE HIDE BEGINS- CREATE A CAR PARK

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Күн бұрын

We've been super busy again at the house and the weather has been really favourable. After the last film we have had to create a bridge to connect the paths up to the hide in the meadow. Using Ash from the trees in the woodland which are suffering from die-back we managed to manufacture a small rustic structure. Also on the list was a campervan pitch at the top of the drive and also to get started on the 3 person meadow hide. Lots to do!!!! Join me to see how we got on in this next episode of the homestead series.
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@daz.78 Ай бұрын

Got to applaud ya mate thats some graft you've both put in.theres no better feeling then to stand back and say i made that.cant wait for all the videos and photos.👍👍

@paulbirtwhistle3193 Ай бұрын

Coming along nicely simon my little Grandson loves watching your videos looking forward to the next episode

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Nice one Paul, tell him 'Hi" from me!!👊🏼😃

@joebrennan1272 Ай бұрын

Simon, no wonder you always look so fit, you sure are not afraid of a little hard graft !!! Love yout videos.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Joe, no need for a gym round here !!🤣🤣

@maryjenkins8948 Ай бұрын

Brilliant as always .what a lovely homestead and bridge is wonderful your a graffter!! Can't wait for your campsite Ha Ha

@ronschuddeboomdigiscoping3693 Ай бұрын

Great to see someone living his life to the fullest. I am a lazy person with 2 left hands and no imagination of creating something. I work 36 hours a week but still…

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Ron, cant wait to retire and I'll get loads done!!🤣 Bring it on 👌🏼

@michaelwallwork7482 Ай бұрын

Brilliant! Love it! The bridge is great 👏 You've the energy of someone in there 20s👍

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Michael, ive got the enthusiasm of a 20 year old and the knees of a 70 year old !!🤣🤣👍🏼

@Rob.1340 Ай бұрын

Fantastic, great progress. Serious graft. Bridge looks bang on. Good attention to detail. Love a draw knife, great tool. You should be proud of yourselves, making a beautiful place even better. All the very best to you both. 👍📷😎

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Rob, I appreciate the kind comments !!👍🏼👊🏼

@peterarnold338 Ай бұрын

Love your work and boy do you work i get tied just watching. All the very best to you have a good one. I am 65 years old and have just got a nikon D500 and 500mm lens i'am getting out there taking some ok wildlife Photo's thanks to You

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Brilliant Peter, thats what its all about mate, getting out there and enjoying some of our amazing wildlife. All the best, Si👍🏼

@richardchew1767 Ай бұрын

That’s amazing Simon 🙂 It is so interesting to see the “wildlife homestead” developing so well 🙂 Mind you, I think when the word “graft” was invented, they definitely had you in mind! You are working unbelievably hard to create something special for yourselves and for the local wildlife 🙂 I love your dogs in a lot of the film supposedly supervising the labourer 😂 It was great to see you again at BirdFair on Sunday. I guess 3 days on the Tragopan stand at least gave some respite to your muscles and bones!

@simoneardley 26 күн бұрын

Thanks Richard, good to meet you too. It may have rested my muscles but not my jaw!!🤣. Its a joy to be grafting at the new place and seeing the benefits of the habitat creation 👍🏼

@bluescrew1958 Ай бұрын

That was a fantastic video mate, and that Irish folk/rock music while you were building the bridge was awesome…

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Blue, I'm getting better on the guitar!!🤣

@rlrphotography-uk Ай бұрын

Brilliant .see you at the Fair.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

See you there 👀👍🏼

@christhorpe1966 Ай бұрын

Putting some seriously hard graft into your homestead Simon & Dawn and its coming along tremendously, Fantastic job with the bridge and parking area , Cannot wait to see the hide. Hats off to you guys your smashing it ..well deserved holiday due i think 🙂 👍👍

@simoneardley 13 күн бұрын

Thanks Chris, its very satisfying seeing it all come together. Thanks for following along 👍🏼

@ernrstroydavis5175 Ай бұрын

Hi Simon yet another great video you really know how to graft. It’s great to see it all coming together can’t wait for the next one.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 👍🏼👀

@Pseagust Ай бұрын

I always look forward to your videos. Thank You

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!!!cheers for watching 😃👀

@gordonpearson1265 Ай бұрын

That's some solid graft your putting in, but the place is looking great.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thankyou Gordon 😃

@chrisgrayson353 Ай бұрын

Top notch as always Sir! Master craftsman at work..❤

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Chris, i'll take that!!🤣👊🏼

@65johnmc Ай бұрын

"Brilliant", a proper hard grafter, it's comin on and looking great!

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks John 👍🏼

@andywhiteside16 Ай бұрын

Brilliant Simon what a place I don't know how you find the time for your job with all this going on at home just fantastic.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Andy, youve gotta make time mate!! Not enough hours in the day 🤣

@richard25894 Ай бұрын

Ay up Si. Nice montage of how it's all coming too. By 'eck you've all put some graft in, no wonder you needed a couple of days gigging!. Love the bridge, not bad for first go eh. Might want to add some chicken wire over the decking boards and kick boards for continuation of the bark chippings right across. Boards will keep chips in place and wire will prevent slip slide in wet! Hope you got emails ok, no rush but confirmation all received ok would be good mucker. Can't wait for hide build. Stay safe and well mate.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers for the tips Richard, not sure about the E-mails?? Can you resend them to simoneardleyphotography@gmail.com

@FrankH-sz1ln Ай бұрын

Great to see the progress, some graft done there. Please let us all know when the hide is ready to hire, I’ll definitely visit.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Nice one Frank, I'll put any updates on the channel mate 👍🏼

@michaelphelps7491 Ай бұрын

Can’t wait to put my new camper on that top section pal 😜 absolutely smashing it buddy really looking forward to popping down 👍🏻

@simoneardley 26 күн бұрын

Thanks Michael, welcome any time mate 👍🏼

@jamescrozier8618 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video Simon, your making great progress, keep up the good work.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks James 👊🏼

@edwardrussell5413 Ай бұрын

Excellent again, see you on Friday

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

See you then Edward 👍🏼

@andrewyeates7717 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video. That's unbelievable work you are doing to the place. Fair play. Such an amazing space you have. Really enjoying following along. Look forward to when the photography starts too

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Andrew , me too !!🤣👊🏼

@Sw33ty75 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video once again Simon & you've certainly been busy & none of it being light work either. Looking forward to the hide video

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Absolutely, thanks for following along 👊🏼

@CliveWooton Ай бұрын

hi Simon another great video fantastic job the hides going to be amazing sleeping in it what a set up. Iam going to the show on Friday look forward to meeting then best wishes clive ,

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Nice one Clive, look forward to having a chat👍🏼

@tomrounding4239 Ай бұрын

Looking amazing :-) I look forward to a homestead update, living the dream. Thanks for taking us with you on this adventure

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Tom 👍🏼

@royparkes6182 Ай бұрын

Jeez mate youre certainly no stranger to hard graft thats for sure🤛 it looking great Simon, so many different elements all coming together in unison with each other. The dogs are also loving it, great environment for them too. That hide location is going to be amazing with so many perch options & species both on two legs & four to photograph all in one location, it’ll be a gem👌- already looking forward to the next one👍

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Roy, yeh the dogs dont know theyre born and cant wait to get the hide operational. Already getting some great species in !!📷👌🏼

@jonward1987 Ай бұрын

Superb as always Simon, coming on nicely, its hing to be stunning, cant wait for my invite to the big opening😉👌

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Its in the post Jon!!🤣👊🏼

@JohnFormstone Ай бұрын

The place is looking fantastic mate, it's a credit to you both, you've put some graft into the place since you've had it. Don't forget to find some time to get out with the camera. Catch up with you soon. 👍

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks John, yeh youre right. All work and no play......... 👊🏼📷

@derricksalisbury7631 Ай бұрын

Great work youve both done already coming together nicely 👌

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Derrick 👊🏼

@chriswynne505 Ай бұрын

Great video Simon all that hard work is certainly paying off hat's to you fella amazing progress looking forward to the hide video

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, coming soon 👊🏼👍🏼

@JohnWilkie-dl6lh Ай бұрын

Shepherds Hut, book me in. 🙏 Another great video👍

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Coming soon John !!👍🏼

@JohnWilkie-dl6lh Ай бұрын

I am serious, but expect lots of others who follow you would also like to visit. Regards John

@raytaylor3090 Ай бұрын

A man of many talents, do like the Foo Fighters T shirt. The homestead is really taking shape now with a lot of hard graft. Where do I book the cabin, I'm packed and ready to go 😄. Great video Simon, waiting in anticipation for the next.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Ray, that'll be coming later in the year. We'll get the hide up and running first 👌🏼📷👀

@glennhunt3595 Ай бұрын

Blimey Simon thought you was looking little more "toned" up" these days, can see why now a lot of hard physical graft is going into these projects. More power to you elbow mate !!! 👍

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Haha, who needs a gym Glenn. It does keep you fit around here mate. Thanks for following our progress 😃👍🏼

@dannymacamaturephotographe6352 Ай бұрын

Simon loving the homestead. Cant wait to join you in the shepards hut or if you are allowing people in the hide i will be there. great video by the way

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Danny, yes the hide will be available for public use. Just need to build it now!! Thanks for watching 👀👊🏼

@nathanjones1108 Ай бұрын

Awesome stuff Simon keep the videos coming 😊

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Nathan, will do👍🏼

@SkylarkFields Ай бұрын

A thoroughly enjoyable video to watch. I don't know where you get your energy, ideas and motivation from but I'm glad you share it with us!! This is one of my favourite channels!

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Lovely comments, thanks for following along 😃👍🏼

@KWTImages Ай бұрын

Great TV mate, some grafting your doing, it all looks amazing.👊👍

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Keith, thanks for watching pal 👊🏼

@paulbaldwin2290 Ай бұрын

Really coming on! You really are a hard grafter Simon fancy a job😂

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Paul, i'll give you a shout when ive retired!!🤣🤣

@user-vn8hm2le3y Ай бұрын

Hard graft again Simon with the bridge and the hard standing not even time for coffee

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Theres always time for a brew and a fig!!🤣👍🏼

@russellnewsham Ай бұрын

Fantastic thank you

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@aneurinlloyd1964 Ай бұрын

All coming together si!!!,bridge looks stunning nice added feature to the homestead.Looking fwd to seeing the hide completed,im sure it will loolk class!,welll done both of you on all your hard work you've put in.!!Da iawn pobol😊

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Neu, getting there mate. I'll be getting you to come and test it out when its built pal !!👍🏼👀📷

@user-db5gu1ou8g Ай бұрын

great video look good

@richardcary978 Ай бұрын

Great videos of your work. New subscriber now going back to see what I missed. Beautiful property. I’m certain your visitors will appreciate the effort you have put in for them.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Richard, youve got a few films to catch up on😆. Thanks for the sub mate👍🏼👊🏼

@davidmccormack7543 Ай бұрын

When it's all Done Simon ..... 17000 + Subscribers Invited To Inspect !!👍

@guykreidler862 Ай бұрын

Really like the small bridge you built. But had it been me, I would have coped the rail instead of the post. The hollow on the bottom will collect water when it rains, and will accelerate decay.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Its a fair point Guy 👍🏼

@andrewgilbertson5356 Ай бұрын

Fab video. Thank you.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Andrew 👊🏼

@pathogan4854 Ай бұрын

loving the effort you are all putting into these projects ! no heavy machinery no quad no Ride on mower fair play !! who knows maybe Il get a chance to stay in that Shepard's Hut sometime ! Great to see Dawn in the video too !

@JohnTomasella Ай бұрын

The picture of your dog and the bridge is wall worthy.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Aye, its a good un John, cheers 😃📷👌🏼

@Henry30065 Ай бұрын

Incredibly interesting series of videos Simon. You must be one of the hardest workers I have seen. Everything you do, you seem to do yourself and the end result is always absolutely perfect. Well done and I cannot wait to see the finished project and the new hide in action.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Henry, its always wise to make the best job you can rather than rushing it. thanks for following the progress 👍🏼

@georgeshort4112 Ай бұрын

Quality bridge. Noticed you make the same noises as me when you stumble. Ha. An age thing hate being old. Ha.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cant help it George !!👊🏼👊🏼🤣

@paulcbennettphotography7959 Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this again Simon, you really are living the dream and effort equals reward and with all the effort that you and Dawn are putting in !!! You deserve all the rewards that will eventually come your way. 🙏👍

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, all the graft will be worth it in the end !!👍🏼🤞🏼

@debbiewitt7028 Ай бұрын

Simon your channel is in my top five, I love watching you build things. Your wildlife homestead is really coming along can’t wait to see your permanent hide. I had no double that your bridge was going to be amazing. Thanks for taking the time to share looking forward to your next video. ❤

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Debbie, its always worth putting a bit of extra effort in when youre making something that you want to last!! Thanks for following the series 😃

@cliftonwhittaker260 Ай бұрын

I wouldn't miss one of your videos for anything, Simon. I love to watch you photographing birds but right now I'm even more interested in watching your homestead come together. Good luck and God bless.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Clifton, not enough hours in the day at the moment. Very satisfying work though, i just wish everything would stop growing!!!!🤣👊🏼

@dalesutton1284 Ай бұрын

Nice one Simon👍

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Dale👊🏼

@dalesutton1284 Ай бұрын

@@simoneardley It's funny you know, I used to visit the elan valley many years ago to photograph Redstarts and Pied Flycatchers, I often thought of moving down there myself, but ended up in France for 5 1/2 years and now in Spain for 6 years. But you have picked the perfect location in the UK, Looking forward to your next vid 👍

@Philsphotos988 Ай бұрын

Who needs a gym !!! You two have done so much in a short time, amazing to see the place progressing Simon. Look forward to the next video and seeing the hide coming together. 👍

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Haha, youre right there, its keeping me fit!! thanks for watching the channel Phil 👊🏼👀

@BwanaFoster Ай бұрын

Well done Simon great viedo, great to see someone else who doesnt mind doing some graft to fo!low their dreams. it reminds me of me when I bought my little place on the edge of the Kruger park in ZA, why lie on a sun bed when you can graft all day eh lol! Good luck with it all keep them coming, always enjoy your videos mate!

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers pal, I dont mind a sun lounger at the end of the day with a beer in my hand but I certainly feel like I need to have earned it!! I bet youve have some fun in the Kruger Park, I'd love to get there one day 🤞🏼📷 Thanks for following the channel👊🏼

@BwanaFoster Ай бұрын

@@simoneardley Thanks Simon, if you ever decide to go to the Kruger drop me a line and I'll help you out with any questions you might have, keep well and don't overdo it!

@markroscoephotography Ай бұрын

Looking good Simon… wi all that land get thi sel a proper petrol post borer

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Haha, trying to keep the costs down Mark !!! Dont mind swinging a spade around🤣

@elainepersons9662 Ай бұрын

What an amazing amount of work you've done! Absolutely beautiful. I LOVE the bridge!

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Elaine 👌🏼😃

@michaelphibes8386 Ай бұрын

CRACKING Video Simon. Thanks for putting in the time and effort making it. The Homestead is coming along nicely. Can"t wait for the next instalment.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Michael👍🏼

@Deccerz97 Ай бұрын

im fully into this series, if only you did more a week cause i am very impatient and this series always makes me wanting more. looking forward for next episode

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Haha, if only people knew what goes into filmmaking!!🤣 Ill keep at it🤣🤣

@Deccerz97 Ай бұрын

@@simoneardley haha i know what goes into it i just have little patience when it comes to a creator i enjoy watching. your films are incredibly soothing to watch and keeps me motivated to continue doing wildlife photography ☺

@Eigil_Skovgaard Ай бұрын

It's a beautiful place, Simon - and gently shaped.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Eigil 👍🏼

@richardrossiter3001 Ай бұрын

love watching the homestead videos Simon, keep up the fantastic work.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Richard 😃

@neilyeomans9805 Ай бұрын

Wow some serious work gone on there it’s looking great every wildlife photographers dream coming together nicely.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Neil

@karenblow3291 Ай бұрын

Looking amazing , you don’t mess about 💪🏼⛏️🗜️🪚🪛🔧 we love seeing the progress 👌. A photographers dream home 😊

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Karen, thats what were hoping to build 😃📷👍🏼

@alunlambert7456 Ай бұрын

Fantastic vlog as always, when can we book to stay in your shepherds hut 🤣🤣 sounds like a great plan.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Alun, it'll be advertised when its ready 👍🏼

@Gunslinger-1962-martin Ай бұрын

A pound of flesh gone into this one simon 💪 should of gotten Rick T down he'd of dug those oils for fun 😅🇬🇧🙏🍺🙌👌

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Haha, I'd give him a bell but hes always off on an adventure 🤣🤣👊🏼

@leemanton3169 Ай бұрын

Another great vlog, Simon. You really are a very busy man. I love what you are doing, very inspiring 😁 I look forward to the next one.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks for following the progress Lee👍🏼

@christopherhinton6456 Ай бұрын

see you let the wife do the hard work. got her trained well.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@peacockmick2 Ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic. Well done Simon

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Mick👍🏼

@gman5375 Ай бұрын

Yes Simon! Great to see you cracking on mate ❤

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers pal 👊🏼

@nikonnorm Ай бұрын

always a good watch

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Norm 👍🏼

@tonyw3250 Ай бұрын

looking amazing Simon

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Tony 😃

@craigmaisfield3247 Ай бұрын

Brilliant. Some cracking progress..

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Cheers Craig 👍🏼

@noh2489 Ай бұрын

This is such an amazing setup Simon, so glad you found such a perfect spot and are doing it with nature in mind. Looking forward to seeing the hide build. Will you have the floor insulated and rest insulated?

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Many thanks! Thats what its all about, check out the amazing things that theyve done at the Knepp Estate!! Its amazing what happens when you give nature a chance. The hide walls will be insulated, not the floor. Dont want people to get too comfy!!🤣🤣👍🏼

@michaelmcgrath9190 Ай бұрын

Need a lie down after watching that.😂🤣

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Me too Michael!!🤣

@johneast7987 Ай бұрын

Hi Simon, nice video as usual, what breed are your lovely dogs please?

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks John, they're German WireHaired Pointers. A wonderful breed of dog, I wouldnt have any other breed after owning these, they have a wonderful temperament.

@neilcole3406 Ай бұрын

So when does the Eardley wildlife park open?

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

September time all being well 🤞🏼🤞🏼

@steverobinson939 Ай бұрын

When are you going to be open for paying guests?!!

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Hopefully round about September time 🤞🏼🤞🏼📷

@chrismayne1775 Ай бұрын

Quince?

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

No Chris, theyre definitely a plum of some description🤔🤔

@cerealkiller4248 Ай бұрын

You’re putting me to shame with your progress. I get ahead, then family life happens and I’m back where I started, or worse. Still, I can watch you and dream, one day………………..😂

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Stick at it mate, you'll get there !!👊🏼🤞🏼