Returning to Blizzard at Cabin in the Woods (biggest snow storm in 20 years)

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    Back to the Cabin and everything is buried in snow! We can't even get to it lol. Tried to make back to the cabin before the worst winter storm hit but we were a day late. Better get back to work girls this off-grid cabin needs help.
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  • @Vanwives
    @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +134

    SPAM HI CLEMENTINE IN THE COMMENTS!! Haha #hiclementine gosh we missed our tractor… Did you all know you can burn up to 600 calories an hour shovelling? 👀 *** We are doing and Q&A style video soon please leave all your questions in the comments! I want all the good ones, what’s got you curious? and ask as many as you like- anything at all. Thanks Pack 💛

    • @ep5005
      @ep5005 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hey Clementine! 🧡

    • @bryans8656
      @bryans8656 Před 4 měsíci +24

      I for one am very interested in hearing about your indoor toilet story.

    • @iJGrimmX
      @iJGrimmX Před 4 měsíci +3

      I shoveled 6 times during that storm to keep ahead of it. I must have burned nearly 3600 calories over those three days then? I guess that's a good price to pay for not being able to move my arms much in the following days! 🤣

    • @saner6888
      @saner6888 Před 4 měsíci +4

      🌻sure give us some potty talk😊 you really enjoy the winter cabin vibe but will this be your last winter? Will you be Baja bound every winter☀️? 3 properties, can you spend enough time at each and not lose the sense of being “home”? 🌻 look forward to your Q&A💛💛🐾🐾 Be Well🕊️

    • @amya8316
      @amya8316 Před 4 měsíci

      @@bryans8656same!!

  • @heathercoventry7194
    @heathercoventry7194 Před 4 měsíci +258

    Update on the incinerator toilet would be good. Nice to see the pack back home😊

    • @barbarafling3790
      @barbarafling3790 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Didn’t seem that sustainable

    • @phandy6246
      @phandy6246 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Yes tell us about the indoor toilet!

    • @jonimather337
      @jonimather337 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Yes the complete breakdown on the incinerator toilet please!😮😊

    • @julimcp
      @julimcp Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes please! My family is thinking about investing in one for our off-grid hunting camp and would love to know you ladies thoughts on it

    • @chaosrulerofall
      @chaosrulerofall Před 4 měsíci +3

      Cecilia from svalbard uses a Cinderella incinerator toilet and loves it ! Could just be a lemon that they have

  • @leebliss3622
    @leebliss3622 Před měsícem +4

    Thank you for making content that shows girls and women they can do major renovations and builds and construction work it’s really cool and the world really needs this. You girls are superhero’s and we love you! ❤️

  • @jimandsniffers9408
    @jimandsniffers9408 Před 4 měsíci +14

    Izzy and Bella are having fun in the snow priceless ✝️❤️🇺🇸🌷🌺🌹

  • @user-iz7xy4qi2k
    @user-iz7xy4qi2k Před 4 měsíci +28

    Real nice to have great neighbors

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +9

      We are so grateful to have the best neighbours. 💛🐶

  • @phyllisgrossetti4511
    @phyllisgrossetti4511 Před 4 měsíci +22

    Welcome home. Nothing like a cracking from the fireplace. Snuggle up with a blanket with a cup of coffee or tea.
    Bella and Izzy were so cute in the snow.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +8

      There is no place like home! Happy to be back. Bella and izzy love the snow. 💛🐶

    • @phyllisgrossetti4511
      @phyllisgrossetti4511 Před 4 měsíci +1

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@phyllisgrossetti4511thank you for watching!!

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins9240 Před 4 měsíci +37

    What a happy homecoming!
    That you found the homestead in such great shape is a true testament to the both of you. You planned well and executed that plan. Also, I look forward to watching you two build Queen Clementine her well deserved Castle!
    On the opening sequence, it was lovely to see Crystal’s tanned face in the wild winter landscape!

    • @crownofhair
      @crownofhair Před 4 měsíci +3

      Yes I was thinking we'd see a shelter made this spring/summer!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +6

      Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching. Yes it finally feels like it’s really coming together to be able to leave and come back to everything still doing well- well worth the work. Can’t wait to build Clem a home! 💛

  • @Clintus
    @Clintus Před 4 měsíci +3

    Love seeing your excitement coming home.

  • @rhondadodson3396
    @rhondadodson3396 Před 4 měsíci +37

    Paradise is what the cabin is. Absolutely gorgeous with all the snow. You both worked so hard. What happened to the toilet? That's horrible you can't find a quality toilet that works. I'm happy all our girls are home,safe & warm. Sending love to you all & tons of belly rubs for Bella & Izzy ❤

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +11

      You are so right! The cabin is our paradise for sure! There is really no place like home. Bella and izzy truly love the snow. Happy to have you in our pack. 💛🐶 Thank you for watching we will share about the toilet soon!

    • @rhondadodson3396
      @rhondadodson3396 Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@Vanwives I'm really excited for the winter home as well. You two both deserve the best of both worlds. Mountain girls & Beach girls! ❤️

  • @michaelwilliams7481
    @michaelwilliams7481 Před 4 měsíci +35

    WELCOME HOME GIRLS.
    That got your heart pumping shifting all that snow, that was one of the best things (among others) having solar-panels, and enough batteries. Your dogs are very obedient waiting to be fed. It will not be long before you will be planting seeds in your greenhouse.
    Home safe and sound, love from Mike. ❤❤

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +12

      Awe thanks for all your kind words Mike. Yes Bella and Izzy are the best! We are so happy to be home! Let the fun begin. 💛🐶

  • @debraanneclark2188
    @debraanneclark2188 Před 4 měsíci +39

    Oh wow that was such a different climate to what you've been in for last two months and what great neighbours you have keeping an eye on the place whilst your gone ❤

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +13

      We sure do have the best neighbours. Returned to a beautiful winter wonderland. Thank you for watching 💛

  • @padders1068
    @padders1068 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Lovely Ladies and lovely girls, welcome home! Great to see you back at the cabin and enjoying it! Thanks for sharing! Much ❤
    Not forgetting Clementine, a few tips if leaving her in the cold for extended periods of time without use -
    1. Poor love definitely needs a shelter.
    2. Invest in an intelligent trickle charger for her battery, they're not expensive, don't consume much power and will keep her battery a much happier bunny for much longer. Even better remove her battery and place in in the semi warm main battery garage with the same intelligent trickle charger or incorporate her battery into your solar charging system. She and her battery will ❤ you even more.
    3. When the battery finally waves the white flag, invest in an artic grade one, they're not massively more expensive, but are designed to cope much better with sub zero temperatures.
    4. Warm her and her shelter up with a mobile heater, before starting, as freezing cold engine oil can become the consistency of thick treacle, which won't do her internals any favours.
    5. Make sure you use engine oil rated to the sub zero temperatures she lives in.
    6. When she starts let her tick over for as long as it takes for her to come up to temperature, before using, thus avoiding the 👿 cold oil doing any damage.
    7. Give her some ❤ from me!

  • @berniesenske994
    @berniesenske994 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Hi Clementine; welcome back to the working world. I love, love seeing Jazmyn talking to Clem, so cute. I was getting worn out just watching you two doing all that shoveling; I hope Crystal didn't end up with any back problems. And those babies Bella & Izzy enjoying the life frolicking in the snow. And Crystal had the cutest look of happiness enjoying the crackle from the fire. I'm looking forward to Clems cabin build and I REALLY want to know what the heck happed to your toilet. I'm guessing since you didn't say anything, that the shower is still working. So, for now, welcome back. I'm looking forward to all the ....ummm, fun, that's coming. Love all of you..... Bernie ❤

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hey Bernie, Crystal talks to plants i talk to Clementine.lol
      There is no place like home. Bella and izzy sure do live the snow. We are so happy to have you in our pack. 💛🐶

    • @berniesenske994
      @berniesenske994 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Just finished watching Tal & Mads, and Tal likes talking to her van like you two talk to plants and Clementine @@Vanwives

  • @tomdarling8358
    @tomdarling8358 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Back to the winter wonderland. Beautiful! 2 sun-kissed girls still showing the glow. Tan, that is.
    I know I may have mentioned this before Clementine should have an electric heater cor. Just plug her in with any extension cord to any powered 110v outlet. A few hours before trying to start, especially under -15° C This will warm her heart and allow her oil to flow freely. Even if you use one of your rechargeable battery packs. Clementine doesn't need a lot of power, just enough to warm her heart..
    I'm pretty sure we've all missed our sunday's cabin time with the girls. Good to see you and the pups back home forolicking in the snow.
    Love the pack❤
    Love the pup's ❤
    Love Clementine❤
    Love the cabin ❤
    ✌️Peace 🤟 I love you 🖖 Live long and prosper.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Wowee Tom, thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us. We are so happy to be home. Bella and Izzy love the snow. We are sending love back from the pack. 💛🐶

  • @TexasLocalProduce
    @TexasLocalProduce Před 4 měsíci +10

    It's a good thing you are young! That is such a labor intensive area of the World to live in. (Anywhere there is Snow). Plus it is quite hazardous for anyone over 60, especially when Osteoporosis, Knee Arthritis, hip issues, etc. kick in.
    Keep living it up girls. Enjoy life up there as much as possible, that way by the time you are in your 60's you can say: "Ok, been there, done that"
    You are living your best lives while bringing smiles to the rest of us. Thank You for that.

  • @espnmk
    @espnmk Před 4 měsíci +1

    The pack is back together in a wintery way, can't always be fun in the sun right gals but at least you came back with some sun kissed bods. And gun-ho about getting things done around your cabin ain't afraid of no work. Thanks for Sharing Ladies be Safe and yes we want to hear the story behind the incinerator toilet.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci

      Yes the pack is all back home together again. There is no place like home. We will share the story soon. 😊🐶

  • @kittykatxox845
    @kittykatxox845 Před 4 měsíci +15

    Snow shoveling is one of the activities that releases happy endorphins in our brains! It’s so good for us just like wood chopping and stacking! I bet yall felt great when you were done. I’m always Tired but so so happy when I’m done!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +5

      We concur so true kittykat. Thanks for sharing with us we love it! And I always wondered why it made ME SO HAPPY! love that 💛💛

  • @createandliveyourbestlife
    @createandliveyourbestlife Před 4 měsíci +7

    JAZ AND CRYSTAL - Thank You for sharing your homecoming with us. THE EXCITEMENT you have both demonstrated is fantastic. Totally understand why you love your home - all your designs, incredibly long days and hard work and amazing passion for the ADVENTURE has been great to watch. 👏🏻👍🏻❤️🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Awe thank you for all sharing all your thoughts and kind words with us. We are so happy to have you following our journey and adventure. 😊🐶

  • @ashleylittlemusic
    @ashleylittlemusic Před 4 měsíci +8

    Lovely to see you all happy to be back home. Bless wee Bella and Izzy walking through the deep snow. I’m glad Clementine was able to get back into action clearing all those pathways!

  • @to5msheppard
    @to5msheppard Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’m still watching your episode when you coming home and now I’m convinced your summer should be involving building a shed for your tractor or at least a cover and then a cover for your deck and a cover for all your propane tanks.

  • @MrTinothemib
    @MrTinothemib Před 4 měsíci +5

    A tip for lighting especially in ovens or fires 🔥🔥🔥 in general! Always fire from top to bottom, so let the fire in the oven burn from top to bottom! Your stove and ultimately the chimney and pipes will thank you in the long run! Greetings from 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🙃

  • @jeffreylang2633
    @jeffreylang2633 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I have three sons. I always wanted a daughter. I am so proud of you two and what you have accomplished. I would adopt you two in a heart beat! Love your channel! Bless you!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Awe thank you for the kind words, it really means the world to us. We are so grateful to have you in our pack. 💛🐶

  • @nekoroms
    @nekoroms Před 4 měsíci +2

    I know you probably wont read this but one thing you might not know is that pushing the bucket into the ground while the edge is tilted way down can bend the hydraulic cylinders if you hit the edge into something too solid with too much of a force so safest to keep the bucket horizontal when pushing snow. Looking a lot like the winter we have here in finland...snowbanks were at about belly height untill last week when they all melted and turned into ice. Also Hi 5 Clementine !

  • @kerrylynnparsons7879
    @kerrylynnparsons7879 Před 4 měsíci +13

    What a gorgeous winter wonderland!!! ❄️ ⛄️ 🥶 ❄️ ⛄️ 🥶❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +2

      We agree Kerry. We are loving the snow! 💛🐶

  • @Taylor-Hanson
    @Taylor-Hanson Před 4 měsíci +4

    Thank you to the fantastic neighbors. That's so kind of them.

  • @aliciahampton268
    @aliciahampton268 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Have to say this video is my favorite of all the ones you made since the end of last year. Was cool seeing you guys all happy and comfy in your own home.

  • @kennorwood7054
    @kennorwood7054 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hello. A suggestion for clementine. As a truck driver and dealing with diesel all the time you need to put some diesel anti gel for your fuel cans and clementines tank in the winter. It keeps diesel from gelling up which starts below 30 degrees. Also keep her tank full so water doesn’t build up. She will start and run much happier.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for sharing all your great tips with us. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us- I’ll tell jazzy 😊

  • @johnrichardcleland4493
    @johnrichardcleland4493 Před 4 měsíci +4

    GREAT to see you back. You two are definitely blessed!!! You are fortunate to have great neighbours who will look after the cabin while you are away, plus now having all the conveniences for living off grid. You should invest in a snowblower and a better way of storing your diesel fuel, if you get condensation in the tank of Clementine you will be in for an expensive repair, so before you get too much lower put some proper antifreeze in any gas or diesel powered equipment you have. Building Clementine a shelter would be an excellent idea protecting Clem from the environments is just an investment in keeping her in tip top shape. Posting an update on the incinerator toilet might help another homesteader as to purchasing one. Stay Well Stay Safe and Enjoy Each Day!!!

  • @Hereandnow3
    @Hereandnow3 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Welcome home you four!! 💜🐾🩷🐾💕🌈 ⛄️ ❄️ That Clementine is a magical miracle worker!!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci

      Well said, Clementine is a magical miracle worker always coming thru for us. There is no place like home. 💛🐶

  • @terrystewart7675
    @terrystewart7675 Před 4 měsíci +8

    I don't know whose happier to be home Crystal and Jazz or Bella and Izzy. Great to see you all back.

  • @KevinMacKenzie61
    @KevinMacKenzie61 Před 4 měsíci +10

    In Antigonish, we had 100cm. Took me 7.5 hours to shovel a path from the house to the road. Eventually the tractor with blower came and cleaned the rest. Was a fun few days. Welcome back to Canada.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Wow, yes we heard parts on NS received 100 to 157 cm. We can’t even imagine that much snow. That is a lot of shovelling!
      We were lucky! 😊🐶

    • @sherpa972
      @sherpa972 Před 4 měsíci

      We are on Boularderie, had to be close to 6-ft in those 4 days. Road was not plowed for 6 days. Our version of Clementine got a work-out. Yes, even on the grid you need multiple sources of energy - solar + propane + firewood + generator + grid + diesel + gasoline. Did I leave any out😜

  • @jonbowles7480
    @jonbowles7480 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Welcome back from your escapades. One helpful thing to mention is to add fuel treatment to your diesel and gas cans as soon as you buy the fuel. Helps keeps your fuel fresh and helps your engines. Fill your fuel tanks full on the tractor, generators, van and truck to eliminate air from the tanks which attracts condensation and moisture if they are not going to be used for an extended period. Add fuel treatments to these also.

  • @SisterSherryDoingStuff
    @SisterSherryDoingStuff Před 4 měsíci +6

    I never miss a Sunday - how did I miss MAV coming over? Love that guy!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +4

      Hey Sister Sherry, we know you watch every week. Thank you. It was last year or maybe 2 years ago now Mav was here. Time moves so quickly. 💛🐶

  • @visariosorino8034
    @visariosorino8034 Před 4 měsíci +192

    🙏 🙏 🙏 To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer 🙏 😊❤

  • @nessa2109
    @nessa2109 Před 4 měsíci +14

    Wow that's a lot of snow. Glad you safe. Your next thing you must build is a double glazed roof to go over your front porch or veranda. Not sure what they call it there. Then you can sit under it in summer when it rains and won't get wet. And the snow won't block up you sliding door by bedroom and being double glazzed glass you not blocking out light. Your outer frame work is steal with gutters to let water run down. You can do A frame. Or square flat glass and metal going across for support. Nice to be back home.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +6

      Wow, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Nessa. Good idea. 😊🐶

    • @nessa2109
      @nessa2109 Před 4 měsíci +2

      It's a pleasure. All the homes in United kingdom have double glazed windows. I personally prefer summer as I'm originally from South Africa been in UK 2 years. Yes snow is beautiful to look at. But not my favourite.

  • @lyndalouise3480
    @lyndalouise3480 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Wow so much Snow, the dogs seem to love it, the cabin looks so beautiful surrounded by the snow, go Clementine, take care girls, enjoy home.😌💃💃

  • @pacaluvr7963
    @pacaluvr7963 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Clementine rocks!!! so welcome home from your journeys. It’s great to travel, but it’s always good to be home. And after all the work that you’ve done these past years on your place, it’s got to feel even better. ❤️🏡🐾🐾

  • @shelleymalone4427
    @shelleymalone4427 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Yes, I would definitely like to hear the incinerator toilet story, but in the meantime, I am glad you are safely back home and that everything at the cabin is okay.

  • @stephenkennedy7931
    @stephenkennedy7931 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Welcome home ladies glad to have you back in the land of the living. God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

  • @mra4107
    @mra4107 Před 4 měsíci

    Welcome back! In cold temperatures, adding an anti-gelling additive to your diesel in your tractor is always a good idea! Reduces issues significantly.

  • @joannahatton99
    @joannahatton99 Před 4 měsíci +5

    So good to see you back! As someone who watched your van life travels I saw two sun kissed, blond beauties who loved adventure,water, different cultures, the ocean (water), their dogs, water, new things, and water. It was more of a suprize to me when you went for the isolated, cold, snowy country. But there are different sudes to all of us. I now love your cabin and all the work you've done on the property. However I didn't feel your journey ended with your Canadian property. I think having two homes you will so love, will answer your needs. Also, traveling by van from NE Canada to The Baja will fill the need for travel and exploration again. You will forever be evolving.
    Go for it! It is so you! I wiil be along to enjoy your journey!

  • @jeffmame605
    @jeffmame605 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I have been coming back to the same home for about 25 years now, and every day I still appreciate it.

  • @karengaudiosi9390
    @karengaudiosi9390 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Glad you are back HOME 🏡 This was a nice way to enjoy a Sunday morning with your video! Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @rnadey
    @rnadey Před 4 měsíci +4

    So happy you four are home safe and everything was good at the cabin. Lol got to love east coast snow. Beautiful site with snow on trees as Jaz said. Love you both ❤

  • @stewartwilkinsonsnr
    @stewartwilkinsonsnr Před 4 měsíci +3

    Welcome Home, arranging the Snow Plough to clear your road to cabin, was a great idea. There sure was a lot of snow but Clementine did you proud. Amazing neighbours keeping an eye on your property, we have CCTV cameras round our property and helps checking in when away. Love to you both and the girls ❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾🐾xxxx

  • @kathleensauerbrei5199
    @kathleensauerbrei5199 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Welcome ladies, I like when you’re home we’re looking forward to a wonderful spring summer and fall and probably early winter with you. I missed you.

  • @robinellis4071
    @robinellis4071 Před 4 měsíci +4

    So happy to see Nova Scotia and the beautiful green 💚

  • @JosieLori
    @JosieLori Před 4 měsíci +4

    Absolutely loved this video, the editing, vibes, everything!!! ❤🎉 love from father daughter pack members here in the UK

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Aww thank you for all your kind words. Love that- the father daughter pack! We are sending love back from our pack. 💛🐶

  • @peterselby7060
    @peterselby7060 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Welcome back ladies! I'm not a fan of your adventures in Mexico but I love the cabin and everything you've done in it and around it. I really look forward to Sunday afternoons and your podcast. Keep up the good work!!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +2

      We are so happy to be home. There is no place like home.Happy to have you as part of our pack. 😊🐶

  • @barbarahoover3941
    @barbarahoover3941 Před 4 měsíci +5

    So good to see you back home. You seem Happy.
    There no place like home ❤❤

  • @EvaAliceD
    @EvaAliceD Před 4 měsíci +8

    It’s such a joy to see you back home in your gorgeous cabin again💛💛Bella and Izzy seems overly happy to be home too❤❤

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider Před 4 měsíci +3

    I WAITED SO LONG FOR YOUR RETURN TO THE CABIN..
    IN LAST 2 MONTHS WE HAD HURRICANE FORCE WINDS AND OVER 6 '' OF RAIN.
    THERE STILL REMOVING FALLEN TREES ALONG THE ROAD HERE IN MAINE..
    SO GLAD YOU GUYS ARE BACK AND ALL DID WELL THERE DURING THE HURRICANE..
    STAY WELL..GLAD ALL IS WELL.

  • @bethb7965
    @bethb7965 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Your cabin looks so cozy again with everything put away and a fire going and the girls hanging out on the couch. Welcome home ‼️❣️🐾🐾🐾🐾 And, yes, definitely want to hear about your indoor toilet!!🚽🚽🧻🧻

  • @kathifoynm
    @kathifoynm Před 4 měsíci +3

    What a winter wonderland welcome. I enjoyed how the four of you dug in and prepared your cozy space. Good idea to stock up on groceries on the way in. Dogs frolicking in the snow was so sweet❤

  • @KismetBP
    @KismetBP Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hi Clementine. 👋 The Tractor music sequence = 🔥 Hope you all have fun in the snow, Spring is right around the corner. ☀️

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yay here comes spring 💛 thank you for watching

  • @nathanbrand4607
    @nathanbrand4607 Před 4 měsíci +5

    So good to see you ladies back at the cabin. Cannot wait to see what is next jazz and Crystal, all the best to you and yours. Have a wonderful week 🐶🐾💛

  • @Mtnsunshine
    @Mtnsunshine Před 4 měsíci +3

    Hi Clementine! 🚜 Hope you enjoyed your winter nap. 😊. Wonderful to see you up and running smoothly again. 👍

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci

      Clementine never disappoints. We are all so happy to be home. 💛🐶

  • @Cant-we-all-just-get-along
    @Cant-we-all-just-get-along Před 4 měsíci +5

    Looks like your loving being back home. Even the dogs were loving it. It looks so peaceful and so quiet. Gotta love winter!!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      There is really no place like home. Bella and izzy love the snow. Winter is beautiful! 💛🐶

  • @jamesschrader6855
    @jamesschrader6855 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for letting us be apart of your life ✨️ ❤️

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +2

      James, we are so happy to have you with us on our journey❤️🐶

  • @CGoucher1025
    @CGoucher1025 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Welcome home, Girls. You both look beautifully refreshed.
    I'm curious about your jackets, and Crystal's sweater in the first day of the video.

  • @jeanniekartis5916
    @jeanniekartis5916 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Morning lovies ! Here we go ! ❤ a slice of heaven on earth, even with the snow its beautiful...

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Good Morning Jeannie.. Let’s Go!💛🐶

  • @christineharmon6129
    @christineharmon6129 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Glad you’re home safely!!!
    Plows, a necessity of life in snow worlds!
    Dogs love, love snow!!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci

      There is no place like home! Plows are important here in NS. Bella and izzy love the snow the most. 💛🐶

  • @sayitaintsl0w
    @sayitaintsl0w Před 4 měsíci

    LL Bean makes amazing water hog door mats and rugs. They are low profile and are perfect for wood floors! Especially during snow and mud season. Also, I LOVE your Arcteryx jackets!

  • @superfanphoto4833
    @superfanphoto4833 Před 4 měsíci +2

    How nice it is to see you back in your little paradise, thank you for sharing and take care of yourselves.

  • @donnataylor980
    @donnataylor980 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Welcome home everything looks so beautiful with all the snow and the girls look so happy❤ there's no place like home❤😊❤ y'all stay warm see y'all next Sunday❤😊❤

  • @NancyS-qx3ez
    @NancyS-qx3ez Před 4 měsíci +4

    Glad you’re back safe and sound. Welcome home girls! 😊

  • @jeffreyskinner6281
    @jeffreyskinner6281 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Welcome back home girls! What an impressive effort on righting things at The Cabin. So glad you're back and can't wait to see your next challenge. BTW... Clementine at least deserves a tarp!!!!!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci

      Hey Jeffrey! You are so right! Clementine needs more love from us. 💛🐶

  • @MXUSBobberTravels
    @MXUSBobberTravels Před 14 dny

    Y'all are awesome. Sending good vibes from Tijuana, México! Cryptid crystal was hilarious. My wife and I are going to get a cabin built on our land we bought out in the mountains and watching your channel has given us a ton of motivation and inspiration. Keep rocking!

  • @alicecain4851
    @alicecain4851 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love the beautiful life you both have worked so hard to acquire.
    ❄️ 🐕 🐕 🏡🌲🌲 👧 👧 ❄️

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you Alice. It is definitely hard work, but the reward is our beautiful home our cabin. 😊🐶

  • @user-kx1kp3ys1c
    @user-kx1kp3ys1c Před 4 měsíci +7

    Glad to see you home and the happiness you are experiencing

  • @CraigShortland
    @CraigShortland Před 4 měsíci +5

    Great to see you back home. Your property looks beautiful in the snow❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

  • @shariprice4343
    @shariprice4343 Před 4 měsíci +4

    So glad that you are home and everyone is so happy. Thank you for another wonderful video. Wish I could have been there to help you. Love to you all!
    ❤❤❤❤

  • @carlahargrove7278
    @carlahargrove7278 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Welcome Home! Thank you for sharing your adventures. We live off-grid in Texas - since 2005 and absolutely adore it. Definitely some challenges yet the rewards more than make it worth it. Enjoy Each & Every Day!

  • @lizbet1063
    @lizbet1063 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Got so happyyyy seeing this......thank you🙏🙏😃 even if you only put out a video once a month or whatever from this beautiful place I just love seeing it, it lifts my soul seeing your love for the place and seeing Izzy and Bella so happyyyy 😊😊❤❤

  • @heatherprator3185
    @heatherprator3185 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The dog rescue Eamon and Bec started is called Cerritos beach dogs. Baja California Sur. I’m sure you’ve heard of it because they are good friend with max of max and occy. It’s so strange, I know I don’t know any of y’all, yet all of you make your followers feel like family. So happy of your new journey. Love y’all,
    Heather, your crazy flight attendant from Texas

  • @iantulloch2809
    @iantulloch2809 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Morning folks, What a great welcome home, 3ft of Snow, Mind you, you made a quick start to moving it around your cabin, Nice to see Izzy and Bella loving playing in the Snow, I'm totally lost this weekend, I lost my friend ,my Hillwalking buddy, Sadly took his own life, 😢, Take care all of you, and see you next weekend,💛💛🐕🐕

  • @burrowsal
    @burrowsal Před 4 měsíci +4

    Highly recommend a fill-rite pump and 55 gallon drum once you build Clem a shelter. I do the 5 gallon can shuffle and transfer the fuel into it, but fill my skid steer from it. Also, I recommend you consider an auto start generator. I have a Kohler 12Res that will auto start when it hits my chosen set point. It runs off propane. I went away for a few days and I came back to the generator running (yay, it worked!). You have way more solar and battery storage than I have (I only have 6.390 kw), but I did recently switch to EG4 LiPO4 batteries (6 48V EG4-LL batteries).

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you for sharing all your ideas with us. 😊🐶

    • @burrowsal
      @burrowsal Před 4 měsíci +1

      Happy to give input@@Vanwives . We are having a very strange winter here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Warmer temps and very little snow. One other thought I wanted to share was the sizing of your propane tanks. I have 1000 gallons (sorry, using Imperial as I'm American) and I go through 1200-1500 gallon/year. My primary source of heat is wood and radiant floor heat. I didn't catch how you have the tanks set up, but I think setting up a larger tank in each of your locations would be a good idea. All my best!

  • @kellicollins50
    @kellicollins50 Před 4 měsíci +3

    So glad y’all are home. 🏠 ❤

  • @ethank7293
    @ethank7293 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Beautiful seeing the snow, never got much of that in my state at all, kind of depressing, glad you girls are home and enjoying yourself! Be safe and have a great week!!👍❤️❤️

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Snow is so beautiful, it makes everything g look magical. We are all happy to be home. Enjoy your week too. 💛🐶

  • @marche49
    @marche49 Před 4 měsíci +6

    So happy you made it home safe and the cabin was good! You did a great job cleaning the snow,looking forward to seeing you next week 💛

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +2

      There is no place like home for sure. See you next Sunday our friend. 💛🐶

  • @simonpriestman1095
    @simonpriestman1095 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Awesome to see you both home and relaxing after a long trip ! stay safe and see you both next week🥰

  • @jamesrobinson4680
    @jamesrobinson4680 Před 4 měsíci

    OMG that was one of the best videos I have seen in a long time....especially since you are talking...I think Clementine needs HER own shelter... beautiful property!

  • @micktaylor9044
    @micktaylor9044 Před měsícem

    Hi Girls I have watched you for years in the van and now the last couple of years in the cabin, you girls have worked so hard and deserve to be nice and comfortable in your home, it’s just an amazing place to live all of my family have skied all across Canada an love the snow it’s just an idilic picturesque part of the world where you live, Good luck enjoy every minute of the snow it will soon be gone again!!! But it will soon be back again, you are so lucky,and we the followers just love to experience this beautiful place with you girls and your every day life amazing. 💕💕👍👍👍

  • @waynekaminski5438
    @waynekaminski5438 Před 4 měsíci +2

    For Q&A, beside the need to be able to store/park the tractor out of the elements, what things would you do differently before going on an extended absence that you feel would save you time and effort on the return? Would you do a written checklist to follow in preparation for such a leave as you just did going south? A review of the incinerator toilet also (I would hope that you could plum some heat into the outhouse?)

  • @xrayman073
    @xrayman073 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Welcome home Ladies. Glad to see everything went well Of course you must fill us in on the incinerating toilet saga! The transformation you have accomplished with that place has been nothing short of outstanding! The Pack is proud!

  • @heatherprator3185
    @heatherprator3185 Před 4 měsíci

    Hello my pack ladies. I wore my hoodie every trip at hotels. I wear with pride. Amazing soft quality. I’m so excited for your Mexico journey. If you end up where Eamon and Bec started dog rescue, please go visit. Beautiful rescue for dogs. Love, your flight attendant from Texas.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci

      So happy to hear you love you pack sweater and you always wear it! Thank you for watching Heather. Lots of love from us to you! Xx 💛

  • @thomasd.martinez4442
    @thomasd.martinez4442 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Hello, Cristal Jasmine, from warm weather to a severe cold weather, snowing, very hard, anyway you guys are back off grid Home, glad to know your abouts, thanks for sharing to all of us your new adventures back home, sending greetings from Puerto Rico, Love ❣️ You pack 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺❣️

  • @lazaruslazuli6130
    @lazaruslazuli6130 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Relying on just the handleset lock and not an additional deadbolt isn't the best guarantee to avoid burglary. With you out-of-town for months at a time, I'd install some hasps and padlocks, in addition to deadbolts on all your doors. However, giving a bad guy an easy way in will probably save your windows and sliding glass doors from getting broken.
    Hey, when y'all are tromping around in the forest, if you run across a rotten pine log on the ground, kick and stomp it apart. Where there had been limbs coming out of the trunk, you may find 'lighter knots'. These are nearly-petrified lumps of resin-saturated wood, which will burn even when wet. They make excellent fire starters for your various wood-burning appliances. I thought of sharing this with you seeing you shave a stick to get your wood stove started. You probably have a lot of spruce up there, and I don't know if they produce lighter knots like southern yellow pines do.

  • @CarlosRamTx
    @CarlosRamTx Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great update. Glad to see all is well with the cabin. You have made a lot of great choices with this cabin build and i would say Clementine is definitely one of them. Looking forward to the next update. 👍

  • @brendabown2579
    @brendabown2579 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Home sweet Cabin ... I could almost feel the feels when you were opening the door to your beautiful home! You certainly got a full workout with all the snow removal and getting settled back in! It was so sweet to see how happy the girls were too ... they both look so healthy and excited to be playing in the snow! I am very curious ... what happened to your incinerator toilet? Sounds like a good story is coming!

  • @donaldslate4195
    @donaldslate4195 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Need to add a fuel transfer tank maybe a 50-100 gal. Vevor has portable fuel storage tanks w a hand pump. No more pouring. Lifting a heavy fuel can.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing that with us Donald. We will look into it 😊

  • @JP-rf7px
    @JP-rf7px Před 3 měsíci

    It's SNOW AEROBICS! No wonder you are both in such great shape. First the truss boxing for the shoulders and now the shoveling for the legs and core! You will definitely be ready for the beach. Oh wait? No beach? 8-((

  • @Whydiss
    @Whydiss Před 4 měsíci

    Nice tan! I would like to see an episode where you finish all the ‘little jobs’ like door trims, bedroom cupboards etc. I built a tiny house and there are so many little projects waiting to be done, so seeking inspiration and motivation to get them done.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Well we will try to be the inspiration. Your idea sounds great for all of us. 😊🐶

  • @lynnemac1402
    @lynnemac1402 Před 4 měsíci

    You looked so different with your suntans against the white of the snow lol Seeing Bella and Izzy struggling to get through the snow then you know it is deep. Clem did amazing starting up. Great to see you back off grid x

  • @ritawoodfork3086
    @ritawoodfork3086 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thanks for sharing your amazing off grid life! You guys are going to be in such great shape because of the hard work you put in maintaining your cabin!

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci

      Hahaha it sure does keep us busy busy! Thank you for watching 💛

  • @markdixon215
    @markdixon215 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great to see home safe & sound, the cabin looks like a winter wonderland beautiful. The girls certainly enjoy the snow. Have a great week. ❤

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You are so right Mark. There is no place like home. Bella and Izzy love the snow. 🐶😊

  • @malc121
    @malc121 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great to see you all together again and would love to hear about your incinerator toilet 😮❤❤

  • @friedmegan
    @friedmegan Před 4 měsíci

    I randomly came across one of those wood carrying bags last year and I thought 'how well is this going to work?' OH MY GOSH IT'S AMAZING. So much easier than carrying our giant wood bin. (I only live in Texas though so just use it for the ambiance when it's cold....er 😁)

  • @mariamixoy5326
    @mariamixoy5326 Před 4 měsíci

    Κορίτσια γειά σας από Ελλάδα! 19 Κελσίου εδώ! Χιόνι φέτος πολύ λίγο και για λίγο! Σας ζηλεύω που είσαστε εκεί! Πολλά πολλά φιλιά! Να περνάτε όμορφα! ❤😘😘

  • @fredericrike5974
    @fredericrike5974 Před 4 měsíci +1

    If you could only have one machine, Clementine is one of the best choices you could have made. The tractor/ loader/ backhoe is among the biggest bangs for the buck- and picking a "K" brand was a value securing idea to boot. You might want to get a self powered snow removal tool for the front end- it will do even better at snow removals. Good to see you home and safe; with a mind full of Reckless Riley's new machine shed to tickle your imaginations. The "electric toilet" conundrum does want some exploring- it looked ideal for your purpose; I'm going to guess it was much more of and energy hog than thought. Are your PV's bifacial? That could help your Winter power problems if the panels could make some power from the reflected sunlight on the backs of the panels.

    • @Vanwives
      @Vanwives  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for all your helpful insights. We are so happy to be home. Love how much YOU also love Clem 💛 it actually wasn’t the energy with the toilet but will share soon!