Hey guys, just my opinion on what homestead means to me and how I learned to live this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, and God bless.............J
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@lysandertudela45557 жыл бұрын
Awesome video life is definitely good keep on living...
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
You are much more than a "regular ol' dude". Don't underestimate yourself. You most certainly do everything you can to be self-sufficient and to provide for your family. I loved this talk and how encompassing it is towards people of various backgrounds, such as both urban and rural. Great video!
@jeremiahlackey15827 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the home place tour. Thanks Jon for teaching us what you learn from the elders as there aren't any in my area to learn from so for me here it's all trial and error. Thanks buddy!
@theoldfarmerswife59157 жыл бұрын
Great video. I like to say "we were homesteaders before homesteading was cool" The Old Farmer asked me one day "what's the big deal with all these Homestead videos" Told him that's the cool thing to do now. As you said, its just life. We both grew up with gardens, food preservation & critters. Now we've lived this life for 40 yrs. Took a few years off the big garden when the kids were so busy in school & were we ever glad to get back to real food.
@lynndutt22197 жыл бұрын
I'm closing in on 70 these days. So I guess I would be considered what you refer to as an 'elder'. I'm now confined to a codo. I still do what I can to be self sufficient. No longer bending down to garden, but I got a potting table and grow in pots on it. I make jelly from the bushes I grow in my small yard. I make my own cleaning products and soaps. I have so much information to share with my kids. A couple of them are learning and slowly hanging back to their country roots. I see this as a success. There is no other life for me and I will do as much as I can as long as I can. It's a good life.
@Relaxationdefined86097 жыл бұрын
Subscribed. Love your description of it all. Great Video!
@ronhart88577 жыл бұрын
Good morning John, Glad to have time to share your coffee chat, I enjoyed everything that you do! Hope your family is doing well! Your a very kind person and you have earned a lot of friendships on the KZfaq channel! God be with your family!
@tonystacey38357 жыл бұрын
you are special ! you provide for your wife and family, many these day don't want to. YOU ARE SPECIAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@codyjackson577 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos brother, Hello from Northern Texas,
@FiresideCoffee7 жыл бұрын
Once again, a great video John. You are a very humble and honest husband and father and I truly admire you. I found your channel around 2 years ago and I subbed immediately. I go back and re-watch videos ALL the time. You are the reason I am in this community I am not trying to flatter you. I consider you a long distance best friend. So don't give me no crap! God bless you and your family.
@ml2trick7 жыл бұрын
Just living in the Country. Making a way in this Beautiful World and using the Land we are Given. Listen to the Smart Elders, that you have met. You will have a good life. Home is the place to be.
@rickshackleford64785 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very interesting and informative. Thanks John...
@krazykykracker7 жыл бұрын
Man I absolutely love your lifestyle.... you're an inspiration on how to live life and look at the best life has to offer.
@ModernPioneers7 жыл бұрын
I love your chats. You are an awesome, friend, father, brother, dad and husband and mostly a great encourager, which I appreciated. I have enjoyed getting to know you and learning from your "straight talks" when you feel the urge. (he he) I hear this question all the time on YT vids and the content creators answer it. I've read lots of comments of who and who isn't a homesteader by their own opinion. However, this is what the old dictionary says about it. Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. It is characterized by subsistence agriculture, home preservation of foodstuffs, and it may or may not also involve the small scale production of textiles, clothing, and craftwork for household use or sale. Pursued in different ways around the world-and in different historical eras-homesteading is generally differentiated from rural village or commune living by isolation (either socially or physically) of the homestead. Use of the term in the United States dates back to the Homestead Act (1862) and before. In sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in nations formerly controlled by the British Empire, a homestead is the household compound for a single extended family. In the UK, the term 'smallholder' is the rough equivalent of 'homesteader'. Modern homesteaders often use renewable energy options including solar electricity and wind power and some even invent DIY cars. Many also choose to plant and grow heirloom vegetables and to raise heritage livestock. Homesteading is not defined by where someone lives, such as the city or the country, but by the lifestyle choices they make.
@alanmarine76087 жыл бұрын
Hello, As I live on my boat. I agree with you 200% about the simplistic self reliance from fishing. 95% of our meat is Fish we catch off the bow of the vessel daily !!! The term homesteading is quite confusing to me. Luckily I can use the phrase... on a voyage for a better tomorrow, off the grid today ! I truly respect your honesty !! All the best to you and your family from May and I here in Hong Kong !!!
@bigunone7 жыл бұрын
It's called doing what you have to, to keep body and soul together!
@davedreds59057 жыл бұрын
Hi John. This is a great video. I really enjoy your chats, and your perspective on life is fantastic. Best wishes in all you do.
@judya.shroads82454 жыл бұрын
I am watching your older video's of wisdom. You are down to earth, love and take of your family, humor and friends. Wish you made video's again, but life changes. Take care.
@jeremiahwhite53357 жыл бұрын
You seem like my kind of guy, genuine, friendly, and you know who you are. I appreciate the little parts about God. Bless you.
@beaverrick97897 жыл бұрын
Hey Jnull, Glad you are getting out of the mud,Me too. I agree with what you said,Homesteading is not the same for everybody. It is different in every state and every country. Homesteading is a frame of mind. You do what you can with what you have and thank God for it. Be safe brother, God Bless.
@j.murray49396 жыл бұрын
This is they way we all used to grow up caring for the family and a small farm. Wonderful thanks for sharing your story there is a lot to learn from you.
@christopherkasper54967 жыл бұрын
jnullo your right you are nothing special... Your amazing i think so many people have lost there way and families from chasing money and material items. It is great to see a father who doesn't quit or feel bad for himself when things get tough. my buddie and i enjoy your videos on our 7 day 12hr work week so we can learn from other peoples mistakes and refine our process. keep them videos coming and shout out to tom and kasper from south Carolina were watching.
@virginia71917 жыл бұрын
Great video John! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
@IWALKOUTDOORS7 жыл бұрын
sure do enjoy the coffee chats!
@lynnen2647 жыл бұрын
Hi big handsome guy!! Love when you show us all your critters. love ya, Shortie xo I hope Lupita is keeping well
@MisterMitchMM7 жыл бұрын
Amen Brother. God Bless.
@maehay40657 жыл бұрын
I think you are truly a blessed family living out in country and enjoying your life!👍🙏🏡
@lindakinsman62157 жыл бұрын
Amen you got it right,love your videos.
@huckfinn42607 жыл бұрын
Used the fishing pole yesterday! Yes, I agree homesteading is all about higher levels of self-reliance. I'm just getting my homestead (Hillbilly home) started and I've got a long way to go and a lot of work ahead, but I don't have a deadline. It's a very low budget enterprise, but I'm happier than ever.
@cillaloves2fish6887 жыл бұрын
Ur a special regular ol dude, John. These days there are not many men that will take on the responsibilities and learn a new lifestyle with ur positive attitude toward life... family... and God. Thank you for sharing part of yourself with us.
@superultramegamaga40215 жыл бұрын
Happy mountain dude with info!!... subscribed..
@jocelyngaul24867 жыл бұрын
Great video. Looking forward to seeing you at the conference. My mom is a huge fan.
@NobleHomestead7 жыл бұрын
Yep! All about love and friendship. You are so sweet and your family is so lucky! Thanks for that.
@walrusfest7 жыл бұрын
I may have to start drinking coffee so I can share this time with you. Well said brother
@rav89477 жыл бұрын
Ya, you are a homesteader. Kep up the good workcause what I see from your videos you a great guy!
@ourislandacres66857 жыл бұрын
I think you're special! Love your videos! I completely agree, people want to label everything nowadays. We are just living the best we can, and thanking God for it.
@gailreese46997 жыл бұрын
I am glad you explained the way you did. I have been confused about the word homesteading. I lust call it farm life.
@camerond56237 жыл бұрын
I couldn't thank you enough for all the knowledge you shared with this channel
@SpikeBachman7 жыл бұрын
Your videos are a blessing to me brother. Thanks.
@kan-zee7 жыл бұрын
like that 2:03 *LCE* term. I think *Homestead* became a popular term in 1860 with the Homestead Act/ Bill passing . We always called it *Country living*. While someone in a City was City living. Lots of different titles...from Urban Homestead, Hobby homesteader, self sustainable living, etc. lol Much respect to you sir....learning from first hand teachers is a traditional living.
@mnichols316 жыл бұрын
Good video, good message, good food for thought!
@KelliepbAclecticChannel7 жыл бұрын
Amen brother, I agree God is good, God is great all the time! thanks for the chat! 💕 😇 ☮ Kellie p-b 💕
@ncwelder-woman81417 жыл бұрын
I think anyone who grew up or spent a lot of time in rural areas, especially rural Appalachia, see and/or experience this lifestyle everyday. It is just a way of life for many of us. I learned from my parents and grandparents to grow food, can and freeze food, fix things, hunt, fish, berry pick, dig herbs, make things and live a simple but rich life. Also figure out some ways to make money from your place like right now I sell rocks!!! It is hard to explain this way of life, if you have not experienced it, but you did an excellent job. Thanks!
@lisabooker64057 жыл бұрын
AMEN! AMEN!! AMEN!!!
@MarieLynnRichard7 жыл бұрын
I raise critters in my basement apartment and we enjoy a unique self-engineered lifestyle that provides a quality of life that is superb, on my part-time consulting earnings. I have no land and my target property is a weird warehouse/old garage one streets down from our 3 bedroom apartment (vertical farm potential) I homestead vicariously through people like you. I too changed my tune when I was crushed by a car. Self-reliance is ultra satisfying.
@disco074 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot from this video. Thank!
@robertfirestone57437 жыл бұрын
GOD BLESS
@imrustynails7 жыл бұрын
Looking good things are finally starting to green up finally
@TheFewellHomestead7 жыл бұрын
This is a great video 💚 thanks for sharing your knowledge and heart. My grandma always called their farm the "old homeplace". I wrote a blog about this and the homestead title wars that are so unnecessary. My grandma never had half the animals most people have on YT. And yet they were extremely sufficient. They had an amazing community that they had to lean on as well. Everyone helped everyone. It was the best way! We don't raise our meat either, we hunt and fish for our meat as well. So great to hear this side of the lifestyle from others!
@caseyoutdoors38977 жыл бұрын
great video brother God bless have a great day
@jennybenny50917 жыл бұрын
My definition of homestead: your home that provides for you, you use the livestock that you grow and the crops that you grow to survive without going to a store or without bartering with someone for most of the time.
@momorevis4445 жыл бұрын
🇱🇷🙋🏾♀️Thanks for your explanation! I live in a small urban city apartment and I feel that I'm a Homesteder at heart,but I'm extremely limited to what I can do..the closest I get to homesteading is an outside bbq pit 🙄 but I'm grateful and adding to my life what I can to be more self sufficient 🇱🇷👍🏾🙌🏾 Godbleshya!🙂
@hacky20087 жыл бұрын
i really respect your lifestyle and wish i could live like you we have a very small property with a small garden and a few chooks but this year we have found a place for aquaponics..winging it all the way..kudos to you all..:)
@Cayoot7 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks.
@crystalhealing23307 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks
@chernagast67547 жыл бұрын
My dad kept meat on the table by fishing twice a week. There's nothing quite as tasty as bass or crappie or sunfish breaded and fried. :) I'm trying to do it now myself, and one of my daughters has taken to it.
@janetk95367 жыл бұрын
Amen brother. Love this
@happilyretiredmark29647 жыл бұрын
I wonder about the term homestead sometimes and why its been adopted by so many. I prefer farm and when the farm isn't there any longer it was so and sos homeplace! Good job
@gerrymarmee30547 жыл бұрын
Just loved this.
@MrJeb19557 жыл бұрын
Great job John
@BanDanaGramma7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir Dudeliness! You are a Prince among regular dudes.
@bittybeans56337 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up, John. "Doing the best you can with what you have" should be part of every true or professed homesteaders moral fiber ... without that, well, just look the mess of folks on you-tube that will probably get bit in the butt further on down the road ... 'nuff said. Rock on.
@bobbyquaid48085 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting my journey. Wonderful vid.
@randycapelle48837 жыл бұрын
just a simple man. Keep up with the great videos.
@michelerucker37556 жыл бұрын
I thought the scenery looked familiar! My husband and I are from Kanawha Co. WV. We enjoyed your video and hope to see more. Take care and God Bless😇
@jrobertanselment90487 жыл бұрын
your common cander is helpful and appreciated
@ITSJUNE26 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@RunawayRummage7 жыл бұрын
we have been "homesteading" for 30 years and we didn't know it. I think it is more of a frame of mind more than what you do.
@joshdworchak11387 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more hope u get some videos up soon
@ourharvestmoonhomestead48787 жыл бұрын
good video and a nice job of explaining what homesteading means to you,
@anitaronquillo14107 жыл бұрын
You're a homesteader jnullO. Definition- Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. God bless🐝
@TheBeeLadyApiary99927 жыл бұрын
I have never heard you say anything that did not make sense...Good Ole Common Sense!! And that is why you are special! Enjoy the day!
@potbell26 жыл бұрын
Hey John just wanted to see if you could keep my son and parents and myself in your prayers we are located in Florida but our home is Ohio Jamestown/xenia area my parents is 75 and 71 they want to come home and we need at least 2 acre farm with a 3 bedroom or more under 60$ and we aren’t have any luck my son has autism/adhd and he loves his goats so if you could please just keep us in your prayers we can get up there before it’s to late for my parents and maybe around Spring watch you all the time and gotten lots of tricks on like the watering thing for rabbits Great ideas you have thanks so much for all the help you wouldn’t realize how much you have helped this single mom build for my son animals from you thank you again God Bless you and your family
@rickballard16277 жыл бұрын
Thanks John another good show.
@jkabholat7 жыл бұрын
Nice video😄
@maryannecarvale86497 жыл бұрын
You are such a honorable man new sub thanks you are special
@gmc06787 жыл бұрын
Good explanation. You are a very special regular dude, don't sell yourself short.
@bearcreekgirl69677 жыл бұрын
I am in Eastern Oregon and I still learn a lot from ya'll in the east.
@JanetWilham7 жыл бұрын
what a lot of people do not know is about==co-ops. If you find your local co-op office or look in the phone book for anything in yellowpages related to farming, gardening etc....so cities will let you pay a small fee with land to have a garden. Also ask around as some farmers and people with land will either let you raise one on their land either for free, a partial amount of your garden etc-----so do some research as one time we paid $25.00 to our city for small plot of land to raise our garden on, now I have a farm and would gladly let someone grow something here.
@8EACRESHOMESTEAD7 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing! We are starting our homesteading journey! subbed you!
@KaleidoscopeJunkie7 жыл бұрын
Well said. What good is working in your life if you don't also LIVE in your life.? There's a lot of peace in knowing you can take care of your loved ones. That alone has GREAT VALUE.
@Vintagebeliever6 жыл бұрын
Love your lifestyle :)
@michaelgilbert78517 жыл бұрын
A politician your are not! But Dead on on Homesteading you are! God Bless Brother!
@kendallsmith65177 жыл бұрын
I love your videos keep them coming and I just added you on Facebook
@thomasarussellsr7 жыл бұрын
I'm slightly down the Apalacian trail in Bullitt County KY, I get where you're coming from. There are a few "homesteader" channels out our way, it seems a lot of them come out of the Pacific NW.
@johnstanton84997 жыл бұрын
Wise words
@mzh220036 жыл бұрын
very true... I wish to quite my job and try to like you that answer to no one but to self... thx for sharing this informative video...
@morbiduser59407 жыл бұрын
thanks for all the knowledge truly useful !!
@guts55017 жыл бұрын
Sir you are doing the the Lords will!
@Betty1Q7 жыл бұрын
Do not forget to KISS it!! Keep It Simple Silly!! Thank You for your time!! Hugs!!
@guzzyraul7 жыл бұрын
God bless brother
@cigarsarge17 жыл бұрын
I really admire you. I wish I would have made the decision to live your lifestyle.
@SeaJay_Oceans6 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Homesteading to me means living with real Freedom and Liberty, more independence - like the founders of America. For most people, living completely separate and off-grid is not totally possible. But as best you can, country living is a healthy and patriotic alternative to being just another wage slave working away their life force in some urban city - cage. Live Free !
@kathleenzimmerman82277 жыл бұрын
*"dudeliness"*. I LOVE IT!!! I have lived enough years to know this: Labels mean NOTHING. You are making a living ... feeding your family... providing a roof over your family's head... keeping clothing on your family's back... eating a healthy diet ... etc..etc..etc... What more could anybody ask for? And WHY is it NECESSARY to distinguish a *lifestyle* these days?!? You are where God intended you to be, no matter WHERE that's AT. So ... Bloom where you are planted. And, believe me ... you ARE special! You are a child of God. Love and prayers
@richardlong2987 жыл бұрын
LIVING OFF THE LAND
@littleurbanhomestead8187 жыл бұрын
I'm glad for what you said about what is Homesteading because I do what I can with the small space I have. Liz
@chrisc65047 жыл бұрын
thank for explaining had me wondering what homesteading was as i live in a town in uk. think we would call it some one that has a Small Holding here. been miss lead through watch to much Wranglerstar god bless you
@catherinehatt12247 жыл бұрын
I have followed you from almost the begining of your videos. You have come along so much with your homestead. Your are able to be more self sufficient without replying on others to get through tough and lean times. You have shown us how to be resourceful. You pass this onto us with your making of videos. And I appreciate that. Please continue what you are doing. May God bless and keep you.
@TheDawn03107 жыл бұрын
That is the best success, a family filled with love!!
@CherishHopePhotography7 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad someone finally said that HILLBILLY isn't a negative thing. Loved this video! Even me, in the suburbans, I do what I can, with what I have!! I can't have chickens so I have quail. I raise rabbits, and garden. You are spot on with this. I always enjoy your sound, no nonsense advice!