Living Off Grid for 46 Years | Al and his Hydroelectric Water Wheel

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In this video, I meet with Al (82 years of age) one year after helping him rebuild/refurbish his hydroelectric water wheel. We discuss how the wheel has been performing since, and some of the issues he's faced with it, as well as solutions and plans going forward. Al then gives me a more in-depth view of how he has managed to live on his property in rural Washington state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States for 46 years. A combination of solar power, his water wheel, and a backup generator provide him with off grid power. While a natural spring provides gravity fed drinking water to his main house, as well as his many unique and custom built out-buildings (including a sauna cabin). Al and I conclude our visit by hiking to the highest point on his 40 acre parcel of land to catch a view of Mt St Helens and reminisce about the 1980 eruption.
Here is a link to the video of Al and I rebuilding the wheel:
• Restoring Al's Hydroel...
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@albutterfield712 Жыл бұрын

Great video Diego, I should talk louder. I'm 82 actually

@teresazon9326 Жыл бұрын

You're the youngest old man I know & one of the toughest for sure!

@Iamjjg Жыл бұрын

82 years old! ? Bless you with many more, 82 and walking up like that is incredible.

@codemonkey2k5 Жыл бұрын

You have a wonderful life set up for you there. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy it.

@danielleterry2331 Жыл бұрын

Al you have a beautiful place and living the life I can only dream of more because I just don’t have the know how to build or understand solar stuff what a great job you have done

@albutterfield712 Жыл бұрын

Anyone can learn, but one should do what they love. Looks like you are a gardener

@albutterfield712 9 ай бұрын

3M views. Wow. Thanks for all the nice comments. I love you all

@sway696 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your amazing place with us. It’s like a little slice of heaven in the hills. Cheers Al to good health and happiness.😁👍

@cjgames001 9 ай бұрын

hello Al what an awesome place you're a hardworking man! Ever think of making videos for youtube Im sure others would love your content!! Blessings to you Al!!

@hawaiiboiskeezah8084 8 ай бұрын

Awesome place man may you continue and prosper god bless aloha 🤙🏽🙏🏽

@JamesRockwell-co6kx 8 ай бұрын

You are a treasure and this video will live on for a long time.

@trevorhoffman6532 8 ай бұрын

The world could use more people with your kindness, way of living with the land, and your mindset. Peace, health, and happiness to you.

@Aurora-pi6jr 8 ай бұрын

When your employer asks you where do you see yourself in 5 years:

@potunny 11 күн бұрын

💯

@roblepper8418 9 ай бұрын

This guy is an inspiration. Imagine the life you could live living this way. It would be a lot of work but you would be healthy mentally and physically. Truly awesome.

@angermyode 8 ай бұрын

I mean, you have to own property to live this way which is out of many people's budget.

@Glenn-em3hv 8 ай бұрын

Look at how great of shape he's in for his age and I guarantee you it's because of living off grid!!!

@smokebigkush3856 8 ай бұрын

thats wats most appealing is how mentally fit you wld be living like this

@haroldncillabryant6448 8 ай бұрын

Yes you would from the rat race of this world 🌎 today a lot better life

@samael6903 8 ай бұрын

@@angermyodewell normally I would say you’re right, but nobody is stopping you from going into the middle of the woods of Appalachia, the Pacific Northwest, Upstate NY, etc. and just building a home out of the resources you find. The authorities aren’t going to waste time and resources searching for the random dude deep in the woods.

@603livefreeordie 9 ай бұрын

82 and still living off grid. Truly inspirational.

@whybutwhy 9 ай бұрын

If you take him away from there he wouldn't live much longer either. You can't move old trees.

@ZaylaaZiaa 9 ай бұрын

@@whybutwhy he's a part of the ecosystem now

@Praise___YaH 9 ай бұрын

Guys, Here is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER (Genesis 1) HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

@whybutwhy 9 ай бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 This is KZfaq not a church.

@patrick8023 9 ай бұрын

@@whybutwhy🤣🤣🤣

@chele-chele 9 ай бұрын

Old Al is living the dream, total freedom, no worries and at 82 he's running strong. Congrats!

@brandonlanham7841 9 ай бұрын

Just use a fine steel mesh screen to put on the ends of the water wheel. It'll be enough to slow the water down from shooting out the sides while allowing just a little to get through.

@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 9 ай бұрын

Nothing says freedom like not being able to experience what 95% of the world has to offer!

@gopro5281 8 ай бұрын

@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500freedom is doing things at your own will, I bet this old man has a much bigger say in his life than you do in yours. Now go and get a 9-5 job so you can be enough of a sycophant to satisfy someone’s whim and can climb that corporate ladder that would to the death of your individuality.

@cevich33 8 ай бұрын

you are chronically online@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500

@paulw5039 8 ай бұрын

@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 No one experiences 95% of the world has to offer. I'd take his 5% over your 5% any day.

@snooter28 8 ай бұрын

His laugh is wonderful. A small snicker and a smile is all you get. I also love how he said "I have a hard time throwing anything away" but he doesn't hesitate at all to give it to someone who needs it. That speaks volumes alone.

@thecocktailian2091 2 ай бұрын

Too many people mistake not throwing things away with hoarding. Stuff can still be usable, even if personally there is no use for it. Just waiting for the time when it becomes of use no matter who.

@T1ddlywinks 14 күн бұрын

@@thecocktailian2091 That's all fine and dandy as long as you don't have a bunch of useless shit hoarding up the place =]

@ducati916SPS 8 ай бұрын

I'm 53 living in London, worrying about interest rates, job security and everything else in between, then I see this Guy....this Guy has all the answers. I salute you Sir.....👏👏👏👏

@joshuaboerger7965 8 ай бұрын

Is the immigration as bad as they say?

@andreasfjellborg1810 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, feels the same. Going to move to my cabin in the next few years(just 25km from the city tho), going to start expanding it next summer, and add solar + wind power so it's self sufficient.

@starcrystal3271 4 ай бұрын

I'm 57 almost 58 feeling the same! I want OUT!

@castorchua Ай бұрын

@@starcrystal3271 Mash theme song starts playing

@ladeene06 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely fabulous. Life was supposed to be like this. Even as a child I wanted his life. My brother and I when we were 8 and 7 ran away from home to go to our family property in oklahoma and live in the woods. We made it 2 miles before a neighbor told our parents they saw us on the hiway. If I'm lying I'm dying. Ironically just a year later we moved up there on that mountain and "camped" for 9 months while our parents built our cabin. In our 50's now we still consider that time the best in our lives. Our father still regrets letting that property go. And life goes on. Thanks for sharing this gem.

@kimb868 9 ай бұрын

You should do it one day 😊

@moos138 9 ай бұрын

Where at in Oklahoma

@spaaggetii 9 ай бұрын

No it wasn't. The opposite of Isolation is connectedness. Connecting means support. Isolation means you will not have assistance or help. Never think Isolation is the path to go down with. Always connect with support networks. They are going to assist you more than any friend you have ever known, expecially if you require help for specific reasons.

@ChristianRunsNY 9 ай бұрын

@@spaaggetii Nothing about life with less consumption means you can't connect with or see people. He literally has the internet

@Aluttuh 9 ай бұрын

@James-ng5bx 9 ай бұрын

Imagine how well this guy must sleep with that calm waterfall sound going on these guys are very gifted

@pipfox7834 9 ай бұрын

"Gifted"old guys were all around us kids, growing up I the sixties. They got that way by growing up in an era where learning from older relatives in the toolshed and making things, fixing machinery and the household car was the norm. Not like today, sadly. Wages were a lot lower, you had to have these practical skills to get by. Although cost of living was lower too....Those guys, nothing fazed them. Country raised folk were very self reliant, even later living in cities.

@James-ng5bx 9 ай бұрын

@@pipfox7834 yes I know the type I've known a few like him

@tdeo2141 9 ай бұрын

Yeah… makes me a bit jealous. In the city you’re at the mercy of your neighbours. Loud music, motorcycle engines revving, noisy families that yell late at night. You name it. The police stopped coming by, you need to call the city and it’s a shame, you gotta wait forever on hold due to high volume of calls… yes, I’m quite jealous… in a good way of course.

@FinalFront 9 ай бұрын

@@pipfox7834 Sure just looking at the numbers alone, someone today earns $9/hr and someone working in the 1960s can say "Well I only earned $1.50 an hour!" But its more complicated than that. Both of my grandfathers were able to get good paying factory jobs right out of high school. By the time they were each 25 or 26 years old they had their houses fully paid for on 2 acre lots, no need for high interest 30 year mortgages. They were able to purchase brand new cars without high interest loans, and raise their families of 6 on just the one income. They could afford to take their families on vacation to the beach every summer. Then when they got old & retired they received incredibly good pensions. This was a pretty common way of living for Americans at one point. All that was gone before I was even born. I'm currently doing the exact same job my grandfather did, but each dollar I earn only goes about 20% as far as each dollar he earned back in the 1960s. It was also more common for families to own land. When they died they passed the farm onto their kids, then their kids passed it on, etc. However all it takes is for someone in your family born before you to sell the farm off to some developer so they can move to Florida or some such place, and the family farm is gone forever.

@Tigenraam 9 ай бұрын

@@pipfox7834 wages are lower than ever in real terms. And if the current stock has been coddled, who's fault is that exactly?

@shadow6543 8 ай бұрын

Al is awesome, imagine being in that good shape at 82?

@philmarwood69 8 ай бұрын

He has the life most of us wish for and dream of, but few get to live. Good luck and wishes for many more years of peaceful life in your home.

@godschildyes 8 ай бұрын

Amen

@CMcKinnon1013 8 ай бұрын

Wisdom for guidance, is always an essential ❤😊

@stereolababy 2 ай бұрын

most of us don't wish to dream or live his life. no teeth and a rotten house

@reb4898 Жыл бұрын

Al is a great friend to have, you are lucky. He is definitely living the highlife…

@ibexdnb2879 9 ай бұрын

This is the guy that survives societal breakdown. ❤

@jesusisking3814 9 ай бұрын

Jesus Christ wants a personal relationship with you through the Holy Spirit, not religion and blind faith. You see, we all have sinned, and have broken God’s law (The Ten Commandments). Wrong doing deserves justice and must be punished (just like how a criminal has to pay for the crime they have committed) but God saved us from the eternal punishment of our sins by sending His Son Jesus Christ, fullness of God in flesh, a perfect, sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross and resurrecting, so that we may have everlasting life. It is all finished and now for you to accept the free gift of grace, you must repent of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ and Bible says that His Blood will cover all of your sins, you will be forgiven, saved from eternal punishment, and be given everlasting life. By faith you will receive the Holy Spirit, become born again, know Jesus personally and He will transform your heart and clean you from the inside out. Turn away from sin, read the Bible, pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you and change you, obey the Word. Much love and God bless you!

@casperd2100 9 ай бұрын

Yep, the best AI is gpt-4 right now

@M.Campbell 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful. He's living lightly on the land and bothering no one. May he be there for many more years.

@detacheddad3396 9 ай бұрын

Just a few unnecessary signs missing lol

@adrienferreira4666 9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately “bothering no one” is not a valid criterion where I live. There’s just no way you could build such structure in the woods and live in it. It would result in a lawsuit and an order to destroying everything. Even if the land is yours. Good for them, but certainly not replicable everywhere.

@angeloc3842 9 ай бұрын

Govt will find a reason to F with him soon enough

@Techgeek093 9 ай бұрын

@@adrienferreira4666 where I live if you even put a tent in your garden behind the house, you'll get a fine of 400€-1000€. Anything to make your life cheaper is just straight up illegal.

@WinnieTheTrain 9 ай бұрын

Sadly him being put on youtube is gonna cause police to show up there and kick him out.

@Mysticfateee 8 ай бұрын

This is such a beautiful story. I think Al is also really blessed with how things have turned out, having every source of water go by his house, not having any trees ever fall onto his house, only ever seeing a bear ONCE in 40+ years of living there. He truly has a peaceful place he can call his own

@thecocktailian2091 2 ай бұрын

Of course flooding is a significant issue. Something that has to be dealt with fairly regularly.

@Chris-tu3xx 9 ай бұрын

The basics of living. No Drama! Love it.

@m1j9s79 12 күн бұрын

Lol there is nothing basic about this setup.

@drew8642 9 ай бұрын

Pure gold having a property with a stream and spring of running water.

@eyeshalfwayopeneyeshalfway2603 9 ай бұрын

Every home could have that actually - abundance of water everywhere could be utilized for us if people knew the truth of the vast subterranean water resources and stood against the false narrative tyranny of pretty much everything.

@vyhozshu 8 ай бұрын

til some capitaIist finds actual gold in land upstream, and they or their g0vt seizes it and destroys all life downstream for more $$$$

@the_grube5782 9 ай бұрын

Living in a city, Watching a youtube video is as close as some of us get to the serenity of living in nature. May this guy have many more happy peaceful years in his forest paradise.

@claudacious9947 7 ай бұрын

Good for him! Very humble.

@roydellago 9 ай бұрын

What a legend. 82 years old and walking up the mountain with ease.

@a_soldierz_genetics 9 ай бұрын

He’s living the life that I dream about. My wife and I were gonna move off the grid but she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer about a year ago. So that has put a halt to our plans. I had to subscribe after watching this. Much love from Texas🤙

@user-gz3rb7uw6z 9 ай бұрын

Bring her to a EE system

@jerminator0688 9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Wish you guys the best.

@whistledick 9 ай бұрын

Good luck to you and the Mrs, God bless yall

@a_soldierz_genetics 9 ай бұрын

@@jerminator0688 I really appreciate that

@a_soldierz_genetics 9 ай бұрын

@@whistledick thank you very much. Blessings to you

@forestcottage7321 9 ай бұрын

What a sweet gentle soul Al is. I wish him a long and healthly happy life! Such a beautiful home🌻🍀🐞🦋

@yifan4480 9 ай бұрын

a subtle reminder of life goals and values and how they truly mean to ourselves

@forgotusername182 9 ай бұрын

The fact Al was able to climb to the top of that mountain is awesome and inspiring.

@tigercat73 9 ай бұрын

Al is one cool cat. He is a salt of the earth guy with a heart of gold. You can feel a peace and coolness about him through the screen.

@FlorinWorldFW 9 ай бұрын

All the respect in the world to Al. At 82 years old, he is younger and more alive than many others half his age and is an example worth following. May God bless him, may he have good health, may he be as young as he was until now, even at 102 years old, why not... Thank you for this clip and keep taking care of Al. Only good, all the best! 🤗

@RadRelics 8 ай бұрын

I love the old man he puts you at peace!

@badgerdad777 9 ай бұрын

What a cool property. He has a stream, a pond, a waterfall and a view of the mountain. I bet Al sleeps well. I have one more kid left at home and I imagine I'll be out in the woods alone for most of the rest of my life. I"m a loner introvert but I am still afraid. It gives me some piece seeing Al's story.

@jesusisking3814 9 ай бұрын

@daren7889 8 ай бұрын

Why don't you focus on LOVE? God is love and he/ she who abides in love , abides in God , and God in him/ her! Keep Christ's message simple! 🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲💚💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

@TheOnlyIncognito 8 ай бұрын

Loneliness is never good, being alone for a short while is fine but we all need someone

@SyTrades 9 ай бұрын

this is what a healthy, happy, and truly connected human being looks like. I refuse to be in a retirement home when i’m 82, Al has trusted that the lands bestowed upon him have all he needs to survive and live a truly fulfilled life, and in return Earth has given him life and a healthy one at that, Seriously can’t say enough how inspirational this is!

@iront03 4 ай бұрын

100%

@acs4872 9 ай бұрын

If you want to know what a "worry-free" life looks like, this is it! Al does not look a day in his 80's. For a moment I thought he was in his early 70s years of age. He looks better than most Americans, healthy mind, spirit and physical well being. Off the grid life, no monthly bills? Natural life, quiet, silence, no noisy neighbors, no outdoor polluted noise...wow! Dreaming of retiring in a waterfront home? No problem! Gosh, he has in own backyard pond AND a river. Wow!!!!

@TheModScientist 9 ай бұрын

My best friend grew up in a hydro off-grid house. Everyone loved going out to his place for sleep-overs. Fast forward to 22-23 years later, he's just out of college, and his parents move into a beautiful new house in town. Then proceed to tell him about how wonderful and convenient life is. He was pretty pissed. Lol

@voodookitchenmama 9 ай бұрын

Amazing man, I thought he was about 60 years old. Blessings to him, wishing him many more years on his mountain. I would love to live there.

@Eremon1 9 ай бұрын

I worked with an old guy that was building himself an off-grid home, one piece at a time. Construction sites can be quite wasteful at times, and he'd diligently ask for anything he could use that was just going to be tossed. He basically built himself a home for free over a 5-7 year period. He'd always say, if you want heaven you have to build it yourself. And he did. This guy reminds me of him a lot. Looks like it works pretty well for him.

@davidsawyers8754 9 ай бұрын

True lifestyle of an older man. Nature is very alluring.

@findingpeaceofficial963 Жыл бұрын

Very inspirational video. A lot of hard work over the years Al. You have a beautiful home and peaceful property. So proud of you, keep up the amazing job. 82 and getting younger. Thanks so much Diego for creating this inspiring video. Have the greatest day ever, love and peace.

@epostiljon 9 ай бұрын

Now this is what a true influencer should be. I hope you keep your health for years to come :)

@karylm23 9 ай бұрын

What a well lived life.

@austonmay7842 9 ай бұрын

I work in the factory that makes those plastic reels used on the water wheel. Very cool to see someone repurpose one ...

@sdogg 9 ай бұрын

Can't believe he's 82. What a relaxing peaceful life

@DOUBLEJ-km7kk 9 ай бұрын

JUST AWESOME, THANK U FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS OLD DUDE. YOU ARE A GOOD MAN. WHAT A GREAT PLACE.

@leastcoast5606 9 ай бұрын

I envy him to live such a simple life. A beautiful place to live.

@eddarby469 9 ай бұрын

He is blessed to understand the value in minimalist living.

@Adam-pr1gl 8 ай бұрын

I’m not sure why people have to be so envious and jealous. Just be happy.

@guycorp1325 8 ай бұрын

How wonderful and inspiring for you and Al to have formed such a great friendship. What an awesome mentor to have. Glad to see there are still “old men” living in the mountains near Mt. St. Helens.

@xWrongButtonx 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery, the silence of nature... serenity. Here's to another 46years Al, to your health. Cheers.

@lynngatlin4469 9 ай бұрын

Don't ever leave there unless you have to for health reasons. That my friend is a little heaven here on earth.

@JK-zl7vv 9 ай бұрын

Al is a very smart man, that was very wise for him to purchase/acquire that land back in 1977, it must have been beautiful to live in nature all those years, and to build and develop the property with all of those amenities to make life very comfortable for himself, you are a wonderful person Al. 🤠👍⭐⭐⭐

@imeaniguess.6963 8 ай бұрын

This man is living the dream.

@andreak4502 8 ай бұрын

I live in the PW and I had known several "old timers" who live a similar life as this gentleman. Looks like, he is still in excellent health and probably he will still be chopping his own firewood at age 100. Good for him.

@user-nm1gh1gc4j 9 ай бұрын

What an absolutely gentle old man. His love of nature. Amazing. Al is an absolute treasure!.

@haxsys 9 ай бұрын

Comfort is where we lost our way. Always wanting more, when having less is more. Perfectly difficult life right here. Love it.

@brianmatthews4323 9 ай бұрын

Comfort is dangerous.

@thecocktailian2091 2 ай бұрын

Seems he has just the right amount. I believe more the point here is excess comfort of a Bacchanalian level is destructive. Power wise, people really dont need that much. A light or two, some music and an ability to power a screen. The biggest power sink is the refrigerator, so when you change that power demand, a few hundred watts becomes copious.

@BeardedDanishViking 7 күн бұрын

@@brianmatthews4323 No it isn't. Just because you have comfort and amenities doesn't mean that you have to surrender to that. That's a choice.

@brianmatthews4323 6 күн бұрын

@@BeardedDanishViking Why do you want to argue with me instead of seeing the point? What if I had said the table saw in my shop was dangerous? Would you have argued that, too? Driving is dangerous, construction work is dangerous, etc. I never said that you had to "surrender to that", now did I? Quit wasting my time.

@richardwatson5730 9 ай бұрын

Growing up in the pacifc northwest this was a great lifestyle folks wished they could have. I moved my family to rural iowa and see that, even out here in the cornfields people make do with what they can salvage on the cheap. Bizarre that out here it's not held to the same regality it is in the woods though. It's almost shunned upon for being trashy. Love my neighbors here man, we might not have the woods surrounding us, but if you want to get away from streamlined cities and technology this is definately an option. Hope 'ol Al is still doing well these days!

@christian3713 9 ай бұрын

Man watching you guys go through those old photo books really made me smile, just knowing everything he went through to get to that point. I’m sure this video meant more to him than most understand. Appreciate you for sharing

@startpage717 9 ай бұрын

Probably a Peaceful space, with no stressful people, and Joy inside, Congratulations to you Al

@lancedaniels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting and sharing. Nice set up.

@chrisblyth6716 6 күн бұрын

He reminds me so much of my late grandfather, not throwing anything away and keeping life simple. Live long and prosper Al.

@teresazon9326 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Al's place is my favorite place in that entire area. It's magical & amazing.

@danielleterry2331 Жыл бұрын

Wow how awesome! I love that waterwheel! What a beautiful place he worked so hard as a younger man to make a beautiful home

@RETl0N 7 ай бұрын

"I don't fish, the're my pets" what a saint

@sonnefreihaus 8 ай бұрын

This is amazing. Thank you so much for this video!

@jordangroff8978 9 ай бұрын

Al is in great shape, especially for 82!

@Mochi-sn3ud 9 ай бұрын

What a fascinating man who does not look a day to his age!!! Thank you for sharing this video. Al is an inspiration.)

@BCTS 7 ай бұрын

Bless Al. He is definitely living with nature

@bronek7729 7 ай бұрын

i cant belive he is 82 and so Healthy Physically and Mentally. amazing !

@INFIDEL912 9 ай бұрын

I wish we could all go back to a simpler time like this.

@JillWrightNailTechEvent 9 ай бұрын

The 1st thing I noticed was Al's good posture was on par with someone in their 30's, which is impressive for anyone over the age of 50. Then I read in the comments that he's 82 yrs old & wow! Such a cool property & I bet it looks magical at night with all the solar lights glowing. Any chance of a nighttime video in the future?

@hetedeleambacht6608 8 ай бұрын

i think sitting to much (driving car, office work, couch tv) is what gives bad posture. Staying upright and walk doing medium physical chores all day keeps good posture. We should change our working and mobility to what serves our health, not what makes most financial profit....Good health and good humour are far more worth then that...

@betsyj59 8 ай бұрын

I found his posture truly stunning too. And the way he walked up that mountain. He's an example of what the human can be (and should be). The modern world has really done a number on the human species!

@nancysmith9425 6 ай бұрын

WHAT A PEACEFUL GIFT TO ALL WHO WATCH IN OUR CONFUSED WORLD LOOKING IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES , DEEP IN DEBT. CONTENT MOVES ALONG SO SMOOTHLY WITH AL'S BRIEF, HUMBLE COMMENTARY, SMALL CHUCKLE....THANK YOU BOTH FOR THIS TIMELESS VIDEO. 82 YR OLD GRMA IN PACIFIC NW. COLD FRONT MOVING IN 10/27/23.

@InternetArbiter 5 ай бұрын

these days, we have to get into debt just to afford some land somewhere to even try doing this on. then you gotta figure out how to pay that debt, and the jobs out yonder are scarce. freedom has all been bought up already

@SuperEarther 9 ай бұрын

wow i wish everyone was like al. as soon as i saw him i could see how genuine he was

@777jones 9 ай бұрын

He has great posture for 82! Well done sir!

@marc-etiennemercier6584 9 ай бұрын

I really thought the inside would be a mess but it's beautiful.

@heroiccombatengineer6018 8 ай бұрын

Living off grid Is the best for your body if you know how to stay healthy, this gentleman is the proof.

@SmokeyPyro 9 ай бұрын

I was wondering how old he was, i thought like 65 perhaps being around 20 when starting this, but damn 82! Still so vital Must be the peace and tranquility from living off the grid, outside in nature, it seems really stunning there, a mountain side, fresh spring water, just wow! A true inspiration

@freespiritwithnature4384 9 ай бұрын

I know many people living on their own at 82 . Excellent job! ❤

@Gulfraz. 7 ай бұрын

Stay blessed Al. Lots of love and hats off to you

@TheKillingFish 7 ай бұрын

Could watch him for hours and hours and hours...thx for sharing

@Conmezzo 8 ай бұрын

He's a content and youthful 82yo! More years of peace and blessing to you. What an inspiration.

@funstuffonthenet5573 9 ай бұрын

Al's a pioneerr, a lifetime living off the grid. Modernizing as time goes on

@swbyui 5 ай бұрын

He's a good soul, glad you are friends with Ol Al

@arabokl 9 ай бұрын

fr living like this with people i love is my biggest wish in life

@elise6689 10 ай бұрын

Al seems like a great man. His place is so magical and beautiful! I would love to live somewhere like that. The house is really cool!

@jymcotton9904 9 ай бұрын

You say that, but it takes a different mindset, and person, to do that. No cell phones, internet, etc. You are completely dependent on yourself for everything. No walmarts, fast food, and convenient stores. Are you sure? No where to have your hair and nails done either.

@elise6689 9 ай бұрын

@@jymcotton9904 i live pretty rural already, although not as rural as him. I am building a community with friends on a huge piece of beautiful land where we are going to grow our own food. Right now we are fixing up the 3 huge but very old buildings on the land. The store is 20 minutes away by car and we cook at home everyday. Dont miss fast food at all. But it’s nice to enduldge on the rare occation that I go into the big city that is 3 hours away. Next spring we are gonna start growing food and I’m also gonna experiment with natural herbal remedies and I’m gonna keep experimenting with fermentation and preserving food. Funny of you to assume that I get my hair and nails done. I do my own hair maybe once a year and I bite my nails. Bad habit.

@albutterfield712 9 ай бұрын

@@jymcotton9904 I do have internet & phone

@Daniel-bv7qt 9 ай бұрын

@@albutterfield712 Hi Al, do you mind letting me know the type of internet set up you have ? Thought you were completely off the grid

@Paislywalls4767 8 ай бұрын

@@albutterfield712greetings Al, Yes, I read that comment and thought, ' didn't they watch the video? Yet comment so...🤔' Bless you sir! Glad to know you're out there... an inspiration. 😊 🍃🕊🍃

@TheDrizzNizzle 9 ай бұрын

This is absolutely fantastic. a true dream of mine. I currently live in WA state, and I hate it. Unfortunately I'm stuck in the Bremerton area. I hate cities. But my work is here. And with current housing costs, I'm stuck renting. I also have a young 4yo daughter that I co-parent. So I cannot just move anywhere I want. I'm happy that you have this personal oasis!! Maybe one day, when my kiddo is grown and out on her own, I can achieve this bliss.

@justpeachyAK907 8 ай бұрын

Al, your home is beautiful, reminds me of my home we had in Cooper Landing, Alaska. It truly was heaven there, I miss it.

@dailyfilmfix469 9 ай бұрын

This dude is the epitome of self-reliance!

@HalifaxComputersRepair 9 ай бұрын

check this guy for 46 yrs his been off the grid and everybody says that can not be done ....all haters with no money and lack brains just lost !

@werenesian3912 7 ай бұрын

This video make me relax and calm from my daily depression

@AsTheWheelsTurn 9 ай бұрын

I feel like my blood pressure and stress level went down just watching this and listening to this guy talk. I bet he will live a very long life without all the stress most of us experience and even if he doesnt he will have lived a GOOD life and that is more important than anything. I am miserable, do not like living in a huge city and working myself to death for money to pay bills. I love working but would rather it be cutting wood and just things I need to do to live.

@backwoodsbrax5508 9 ай бұрын

This video makes me feel guilty in such an awesome way. I take so many things for granted, if my phone dies, or my car is low on gas. Truly incredible and very humbling.

@KenPurcell 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic, keep going Al!

@ltesla7139 8 ай бұрын

Please continue to visit Al to keep him company. Just subscribed. San Diego, California. Thanks for caring

@alive.off-grid 9 ай бұрын

Hey off I've been living off grid for 20 years now. I don't have a stream for power though. I use my solar panels. But I'm doing pretty good. It's nice not owing everybody in the world. I just enjoy the peace and quiet the animals. I cook my food and heat my home with wood, open the windows turn on a fan for my air conditioning. Nice being up in the woods. Enjoy young Feller

@HowDidIGet3700Subs 3 ай бұрын

I knew someone who did this in England. Was put in prison for defying planning laws. No such thing as wilderness in UK. He tried moving to USA & various other countries where planning laws aren't as strict, but was refused entry on the basis he's doesn't match their entry requirements for residency.

@mervtoler4937 2 ай бұрын

I’m surprised they haven’t hassled Al, the Washington government likes to weaponize anything that they can’t control.

@williampacey9194 9 ай бұрын

A very neat life he has set up for himself. Thanks for showing it to me.

@kellymcclendon6601 9 ай бұрын

I wish everyone in the whole damn world was like Al.

@rabitoursandtravels 9 ай бұрын

What an absolutely gentle old man. His love of nature. Amazing

@cherylmoser6383 9 ай бұрын

What an amazing place and life. Blessings and good health to Al❤

@afishingmagician 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely inspiring!

@Bobs_basic-rides 9 ай бұрын

This made me wish I could take one last walk through the woods of southeastern oklahoma with my mom.. she's stage 4 cancer 😢 but we had some of the best times ever in the Ouachita national Forrest. Thanks for the video AL and Diego!!

@mhildack 9 ай бұрын

That last shot with the water flowing everywhere and all of the trees made me take a long deep breath.

@mmd195401 8 ай бұрын

I am totally envious of this wonderful lifestyle. We should all take more risks and follow our dreams.

@robertobuenafe 9 ай бұрын

What a touching video. Al is so sweet.

@bobmiller7502 8 ай бұрын

hes looking fine for 82, just goes to show getting away from the electric soup we all live in, improved your mental and phyisical health,power to you my brother,,keep on keeping on & never STOP Loving,,xxx