I have been watching your videos for two months now and love the content. You can also catch fish when you don’t feel like going underwater. You can research making fish pots, placing them in the ocean and retrieving them. Be blessed
@godfreybala68683 сағат бұрын
I miss the Mentawais so much, looking forward to heading to Rote this week 🙏🏽🤙🏾
@godfreybala68683 сағат бұрын
Great looking cook top and stove for $700 USD, looks way better than any offered in the states for that price range congrats amazing
@TheIslandLifeofUs5 сағат бұрын
I love it!!! What a massive undertaking just to get a stove! Much like our life here.. it’s so obvious that you will enjoy the convenience of your new incredible kitchen while also continuing to embrace what is so raw and beautiful about remote island living. Incredible story you guys are sharing ❤❤❤
@morrigankitti5 сағат бұрын
Simple life channels are cool and all, but yours honestly seems way more unique than that. Living a simple life and building from that in a challenging location makes for a very fun watch. Plus we watch because you two are fun, not just for that. Hope you're both well <3
@jonwofr7 сағат бұрын
Great video! Really shows how tough logistics are living so remote 👍🏻 I was wondering if you could maybe make a video about plastic pollution and how bad it is in the Mentawai islands. I found that often the less developed and more tropical paradise-like places in Indonesia have the worst plastic situation due to poor waste management and nearly no awareness of locals about how "buang sampah" really ruins the environment 😢 Would be nice to see how you guys deal with trash and how the situation is on your island or the other islands around you.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Hi Jon! Thank you for the kind words. Yes, the plastic situation isn’t very good here at times. Mostly plastic from around Indonesia/rest of world washing up on the beaches on days with very high tides. The problem is that there is no where to go with the plastics. We personally just try to lead by example as I don’t feel in a place to tell local people here what to do in their own place. Its definitely a big problem in Indonesia and it definitely bothers us but it’s also a huge privilege being able to worry about plastic and what to do with it. Many people here don’t have enough money to feed their family so worrying about what to do with waste just doesn’t even come close on the priority list. So that’s why i’m not sure what the right approach for a video about this would be. Does that kind of make sense? 🫣
@ikade68267 сағат бұрын
Hi,im your new subscriber.i like your island life,its interesting and looks fun.enjoy your life
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Ooh thank you so much for subscribing! 🙏🏼
@JoChadwick7 сағат бұрын
Congratulations Marjo, on the mission to buy your beautiful new stove. It fits perfectly in your new kitchen. I totally vote for Anh to make the kitchen cabinets, as he mostly built your beautiful house. Thank you for bringing us on your journey to your paradise :)
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Thank you Jo! 🫶🏼
@Eastie_11 сағат бұрын
Congratulations - Your house is amazing!
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
☺️☺️
@bmabommie12 сағат бұрын
Happy belated birthday and Thank You for sharing this.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@lenaflora_13 сағат бұрын
Let give An a try! Gonna be perfect 👌🏼
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Hahaha let’s hope so
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
😅😅
@eneidialawhead892016 сағат бұрын
Wow Paradise🎉
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
☺️☺️
@darlenechandler773416 сағат бұрын
I'm so excited for you guys it's beautiful! ❤️ Love you guys❤
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Yes we’re so happy with it!! 🤩🤩
@mariasweetwilliams518116 сағат бұрын
Good morning Good night or good evening watching from ST Vincent and the Grenadines blessings upon you all love your stove
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Thank you!! 🫶🏼🙏🏼
@pamelagreen821516 сағат бұрын
You all seem very happy you all need some kids
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
😆😆
@julietavarron740116 сағат бұрын
Congratulations on getting your cooking stove/oven. 🎉 I found your channel through another platform I follow. I absolutely adore you both - I am enjoying your content/channel! Living in the USA for some time but originally from the 7K +island- Philippines (yes, Indonesia wins on double the amount of islands !)😂😊😊 watching your channel makes me feel homesick! Looking forward to seeing what you cook with your swanky stove cooker. Cheers.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Hi Julie!! Oh amazing! Thank you so much for watching our videos and leaving such a nice comment 🫶🏼
@5T3V3N-ns9gg16 сағат бұрын
This is so amazing to see. I think if I were to try this for at least a month, as long as I was in good company, it would be one of the most fulfilling experiences of my whole life! God bless you.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Hahaa yes ☺️☺️
@failedjokes546916 сағат бұрын
Modernity is not a sin as long as it does not change who you are inside. Congratz for a new stage in your life.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Yes absolutely!
@LilisMardiana16 сағат бұрын
Congratulations on your new additions, hehehe . I ve been watching your progress .. I hope you guys upload more videos ..
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Hahaa doing our best 😉☺️
@user-ce9oq1jm6e17 сағат бұрын
Very nice
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
☺️🙏🏼
@maryhyde646819 сағат бұрын
I'm so happy for you ❤
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Yay same 🤩
@411booger20 сағат бұрын
It’s amazing how you 2 have build a beautiful home together. Growing up we didn’t have electricity and running water. Though it wasn’t off the grid type of living it was just under developed at the time. Miss those days. Hopefully, you guys stay healthy and continue building your dream life on the island. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Epic! Thank you so much for following along!
@NinaS-km8ft20 сағат бұрын
Where and how do you get the Gas for the stove from?
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
We get it from the main village Siberut, about 1,5 hour drive by boat.
@sharumkama809620 сағат бұрын
Beautiful house
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
🙏🏼☺️
@mariahammer503421 сағат бұрын
I love to watch your videos and am writing you guys for the first time because I just watched the video of your stove, now I want to see you baking, 😄
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Aaww yes! Thank you for leaving a comment 🙏🏼🫶🏼 and yes definitely gonna do some baking!
@farmindia631121 сағат бұрын
Really your life is super ❤🎉
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
☺️🤗
@user-xv5rw1cr8t21 сағат бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
@SharonHutchins-ve1cx21 сағат бұрын
No more getting wood to cook unless you just want to! That was some undertaking! I feel like you two are moving through the ages..you started in the caveman era and are now getting close to the current age!! Yayyy! I was so happy to see you two today!
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Hahahaaaa yesss!!
@chandysuchit832021 сағат бұрын
Congratulations for your new stove thanks for sharing
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
@hakankucukbaskan12021 сағат бұрын
Step by step success
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Yes 🤗
@antarya710222 сағат бұрын
Hip hip hura from Polska 🖐️🐬
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
🤩🥳
@hakankucukbaskan12022 сағат бұрын
Moving to the island 3 years ago, building a house, starting to live there full time, not giving up despite all the difficulties, means success in this life. Congratulations .
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@debramenta720722 сағат бұрын
Congratulations on your new stove❣ It will make your already beautiful life that much nicer. If your husband wants to build the cabinets, I'm sure that will come out great. Always love updates of your lives on the island💖🌴 Thank you for the video.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Aww thank you Debra! 🫶🏼
@TheEGA442122 сағат бұрын
I vote for An to build the kitchen cabinets.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
☺️🤗
@liberatedlioness647822 сағат бұрын
So happy for you guys. Congratulations on your new stove. It's beautiful, enjoy it. There is so much commonality in our lifestyles and where we are currently on our journey. My partner and I are building our home by ourselves and must also get cabinets built. I think An should build them, they may feel more special. Best of luck with everything.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Aah no way! Epic! Good luck to you guys too!
@liberatedlioness64785 сағат бұрын
@@OurIslandLife thank you 🙏🏿
@TimesandGens23 сағат бұрын
Those Pumpkin snacks are so good with coffee....I miss them a lot. Your husband is smart and kind!
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Yes 🤤
@anamikabarman232723 сағат бұрын
Love from Assam, India
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
🫶🏼🫶🏼
@jisaak727723 сағат бұрын
Thanks for this video. I was curious as to how you got supplies to the island. Very interesting. I vote for An to build the cabinetry. He is so amazingly talented and I know he will do beautiful work. My husband, with no experience, built our cabinets. It was so nice to personalize everything as he worked.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Ooh that’s so good to read! Gives is a bit more confidence ☺️🤗
@silviabrachner23 сағат бұрын
wow sometimes I wish I had an oven like you bought. i have one with 4 induction fields and I discovered that you can't put four large pots on it because the plates are too close together, so you can only put on two big pots maximum. if I cook for a lot of people, I usually use large pots. but i think your oven is big enough for big pots. I built some cabinets myself. You need a circular saw with a ruler to cut out the parts as exactly as possible. I then screw it together with the Kreg jig. I made the doors uncomplicated, no frame doors. Simple glued wood panels 18mm thick with cup hinges and then magnets so that it doesn't warp. Drawers can also be screwed together using the Kreg pot holes. If you have enough time and a circular saw with a ruler and a cordless screwdriver, it's not difficult. I got my instructions from KZfaq "Kreg Jig® Wall Cabinet - Part 1" The important thing is that you get hold of glued wood panels that should also be rectangular if possible and that your saw cuts exactly at right angles. carpenter is here (germany) much too expensive. Ready made cabinets here have no good quality, they are not made of wood but with pressboard panels. Mine made of wood look much better and are much more durable, no wraping and no swelling directly obove my stove with plenty of water cooking. I think you cannot use pressboard panels in this high humidity environement at all. I cooked much in my kitchen und this moisture was enough for these pressboard panels to swell and the coating to come off... so i had to build new kitchen boards.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Yes that’s exactly why I wanted a big stove! Because we often cook with a wok so it needs a lot of space 😅 Thank you so much for the tips on how to do the cabinets!
@sahotamarie71Күн бұрын
Yipppppeee, just lovely 😊
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
☺️🤩🤗
@gabrielmontalvotvКүн бұрын
I can tell that Ann is like very wise man, he deeply aware of everything around him yet he is aloof and likes to have fun
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Hahaa yes that’s very on point! 😅
@user-zd8zb8gt5sКүн бұрын
Ive always look forward for your videos its nice to see u again
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Aww thank you!
@ishwarballie3471Күн бұрын
I honestly suggest you get a carpenter ,
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Aahhh we keep going back and forth 😅
@ishwarballie3471Күн бұрын
Nice Work ! This is Epic .
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼
@bmabommieКүн бұрын
Don't be scared to upgrade your life. We're here for it. You are still showing us beautiful scenery & teaching us how you live. It's still simple by just being so remote & less hectic. Thanks for sharing.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Ooh that’s so nice of you to say! Thank you 🙏🏼
@ItsmemaitegКүн бұрын
Congrats on your new stove! Hopefully we will get to see some dishes that you make with it. Already looking forward to your next video! All the best from Australia❤️
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Yess already been cooking a lot with it! 🤩🤩🤩
@MrRafa52Күн бұрын
Loved this video journey of your stove! I was in wonder about that canal that you traveled through where there was so many boats transporting so many things! That was quite beautiful! Greetings from Houston, Texas! After watching your videos I am so sorry I only made it as far as Bengkulu in Sumatera!
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Yes on Saturday when the ferry arrives from Padang, shopkeepers from all over the island go to Siberut to pick up supplies for their shop. So it gets pretty busy on Saturdays haha 😅
@leanbellaskitchenКүн бұрын
Your patience and hard work are unbelievable. Your Island Life is very inspiring, wishing more happiness and prosperity in life! ❤😊
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Aww thank you 🙏🏼🫶🏼
@mo0seboyКүн бұрын
I built my own Kitchen cabinets from never having done it before. With enough patience, I think An can handle this project. The main thing with making good DIY cabinets is getting straight, repeatable square cuts with a circular saw. In North America, they sell a product called "Kreg Rip-Cut Circular Saw Guide". It's designed to take a basic circular saw and make it into a panel cutting saw that can cut plywood or MDF lengthwise with strips up to 60 cm wide. I'm not familiar with the woodworking tools of Indonesia, but I imagine something along these lines could be found. A tracksaw would also work for this, but be considerably more expensive. The other main cabinetry tool you'll want is a pocket hole jig. There's a million clones of those on the Internet and they're pretty small so I'm confident you can mail order one of those. The purpose of this device is to cut angled holes into the end of plywood or MDF so that it can be pulled tight to another piece with pan-head screws. (Think L or T joints from a side view). Pocket holes are very strong, and perform nearly as well as half-lap or dovetail joints for a tiny fraction of the effort. Since you have Starlink, I can recommend the Bourbon Moth Woodworking "Build Cabinets the Easy Way" series on KZfaq which will give you a great idea of the work involved. As an alternative, the New Yankee Workshop (American public television) also has a great guide to cabinetry but is harder to find these days.
@OurIslandLife6 сағат бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for all those tips! Definitely gonna look into those tools!