Working on land clearing and restoration at the old Byrd house. Help Save The Byrd House: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Mail: Sidestep Adventures PO Box 206 Waverly Hall, Georgia 31831 Brian’s channel: czcams.com/channels/t-ZmkprEtGuWJECeyUCmYg.html
40s is great working weather. If I was closer I would bring a tractor with a 5 foot mower and front bucket. I'm so excited and it's not even my house. Another great video bub.
I remember back in the day, family, and friends would get together, and help each other on projects. We kids would have the best of times, we helped, but we got to see people we didn't ordinarily see everyday. Good to see Brian, have missed him. Love what you are doing, your doing what many of us would like to do. To late for me, to old now. Happy to see you have a mailing address now. Can't wait for the next video on this.
Thanks for taking on this project!! Most people would think this house is a lost cause but it is part of the history of the area and should be saved as much as possible. It will be fun to watch the progress. Stay safe.
Love to watch the cleaning up process....with a chain saw and hard work you can bring it back to life again...im sure lots of memories are in that old house
OMG that wisteria is taking over the whole tree, like a predator vine. All that lawncare and cutting things back is heavy work.Thx for all you do. It's lovely there.
All I want to do right now is buff and polish Brian's headlights 😂 and that paint. Show her some love man! Just found and started watching this series and I'm stoked. Happy for you guys, that's a lot of views!
Being an Arizona gal, I have never seen Wisteria. Looks like a formidable foe!!! A total labor of love, it shows on your face. Knowing where to get good eats is a must!!!!
That look like a planter. You know this is a good time of year to do this in the yard. You're not working in the heat. Great video God bless you all and be careful.
Well ur not far from me. I’m in Florida. Georgia has many parts of pretty country. I’m impressed with u buying this cool 140 year old house. From what I could see at one time it had its charm n I sure hope u r planning on bringing that back n not turning this into some modern house. I had k ow idea that Westeros vines got that big n privit hedges I remember my Moma telling that those were invasive. I’m looking so forward to watching ur Vlog. Be careful out there. ♥️😊👍
it's pee CAN. I love wisteria. If kept trimmed, controlled and contained it will be beautiful. Not such a mess. 40s is cold in south Georgia. I love what you are doing. It's going to be a wonderful place. Keep up the great work you do.
Best fried catfish I ever put in my mouth was at an isolated, no-name gas station smack in the middle of Texas. It was something of a local secret we stumbled into while on a Harley road trip. A group of ladies did a fish fry in the back of the gas station every Friday night, and they'd obviously been doing it their whole lives. Quite the well-oiled machine - no pun intended! The gas station had a nice little seating area hidden out back and we had a fabulous time eating, drinking and getting to know the local folks. You just never know what you'll find or who you'll meet when you take the blue lines on the map.
I just found this channel and I love it!!! You have your work cut out for you but when finished I'm sure it's gonna be awesome!!! Love the hat, it looks so good on you!!! Take care on all of your adventures, stay safe and God bless you & Brian!!!
Those wisterias are gorgeous in bloom, but very invasive, I agree. We have trumpet vines up north here which can get huge also! Very cool video, Robert -- thanks! (Oh yum! I love fried chicken!)
I love doing this type of work! Nothing more satisfying than being able to see the fruit of your own labor. Do you have any volunteers wanting to help?
I have to hand it to you for tackling this project. It IS huge, but so worth it. I can't wait til you get to renovating that beautiful house. But, please, please, wear eye and ear protection while using that chainsaw! With a little luck, you will be older one day, and will say to your self "Why did I think I was indestructible?" It's a long life of regret, and I've heard so many people say this to themselves and others.... I wish you well!
I’m retired and live in North Carolina and if you guys ever need any help my wife and I are all in. We have a pretty big camper that we could tow down there and help if you need any. Ed
I would love to renovate a cottage here in England but even ruins cost a lot of money here 😩. One day I’ll win the lottery and will do it 🥴🙏. I look forward to your videos, take care
It’s hard for me to believe I have been watching these videos for over two years lol I can’t believe the improvements that have been done there on the Old Byrd Farm house and property
Love it guys❤️. Ah the sound of a chainsaw in the Fall woods, brings back happy childhood memories of cutting wood for our woodstove to heat the house . Great work clearing. Nothin’ better than sweet tea.
I am clearing an overgrown area up here in Wisconsin to restore an Oak Savanna habitat. It is just as thick here, but it's grape vines, hickory trees, honeysuckle, buckthorn, and other things in my way. Our wild grape get as big as that wisteria -- it's insane. It is definitely hard work! Good luck 😊
Back for deja vu! I still plan on going back to the walk-about the 3 of you fellas did of the property before it was yours (and the boat in the woods! I'd still like a new update on that one!)
Certain gas stations also have the best coffee. I know this project is your baby Robert but what an excellant community project these kind of thing would be. Can't wait for the next episode.🔨🚙
Thought I’d take a look back at the beginning. You have come along way baby. You should be proud of all the work that you have accomplished. It’s easy to forget what it look like when you first started. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.
Never thought Wisteria got that huge. You have a big job there clearing everything and made a good dent into it. That fried chicken actually looked good and I don't usually go for that. Love the hat. Keep Safe❤ Keep Well ❤
This is going to be a fun project to watch- looking forward to more videos. Clearing all the vegetation is going to make a huge difference. And, Yeah, gas station chicken (and pizza) is awesome here in Maine where we live.
Wishing you all mm the best. Liked and subscribed :) Suprr happy to see one of these homes being appreciated and cared for and hopefully restored as close to when it came from as you can. God bless ! Awesome !
Would love some of that old pecan wood for some projects. That wood spalts beautifully so when you catch it before it decays too much you can create some beautiful work.
That was fun. My husband uses something that will keep the trees from coming back and that vine once he cuts them down. Have to find out the name of it. You may have something else. I really like Wistaria. My husband hates it. Your right very Invasive. I'll bet it was beautiful in the spring but what a mess. It's crazy how that's taken over. Guess I won't get any of that. Nightmare. Have fun and have a good day. God bless 💖
I planted some a couple of years ago but so far it’s grown but not in an invasive way at all, so far. But, we’re in Indiana so may not be the same variety. I gotta hope it’s not what you all have there! Lol
Can you tell me what your husband used to keep the trees from coming back? I’d love to get control of my wisteria. It’s gone into the woods and heading to the neighbors yards. We’ll never completely eradicate it.
You probably find old relics of the 1800s from this yard and house. That would be nice. Glad you like these old houses I like these old houses too. I think of all the history that goes along with these old houses. You wonder about the people too and their lives through this time who lived there. I guess my imagination can go wild thinking about all the history of all the old historical houses left in this country. Not many left sadly to say but if we can save a few that would be cool..
Overgrown and diseased old trees are a major problem here in Houston County, GA. I bought a chainsaw, and a big bottle of brush killer, when I bought my home here 5 years ago. I just wish some of my neighbors cared enough to clean out their old trees and brush too.It would make for a much better neighborhood. Hopefully they will watch your videos and get inspired. Nice to see Brian out helping you !!
Just a word of advice, as we have done a lot of construction. Don't spend a ton of time on restoration on the house until you go a good assessment of the structure. The rot and decay may have done more significant damage that you can easily see.
WOW THIS HOUSE SEEN SOME HISTORY. CIVIL WAR HISTORY. BET THIS HOUSE COULD BE RESIRED TO ITS ROOTS TO THE FAMILIES LIVED IN THIS HOUSE DURING THE CIVIL WAR. HOPE THIS HOUSE GETS RESTORED. SO WE CAN SEE WINDOWS INTO THE PAST. THAT WOULD BE NICE. THANKZ FOR SHARING.
Yes! I grew up in a tiny Agrarian (Ag-focused) Mennonite settlement in SW OK (1,200 pop.), & an Interstate Hwy. is: 20 min.s away. The local gas & diesel stations are used by the elder farmers & ranchers for early-mornin' coffee & a short visit, before their work days begin. The local high schoolers are allowed off-campus for lunch, & the gas stations are over run at noon by high schoolers, grabbing a bite to eat. (Our cafeteria ladies make great food--Bierox is one traditional favorite--browned beef, caramelized chopped onions & scalded shredded cabbage, all wrapped into a: "meat-pie", stuffed inside a browned, buttery Zwiebock dinner roll, & they can be smothered with: thick, hot, cheddar cheese soup--MMMmm! They make many delicious recipes.) But: that gas-station food can be a welcome "change" from the total subversive environment of Dutch, Swiss, German & Russian-based: old Mennonite recipes that almost every family in the area eats at home, every day. Thanks for sharing your honorable work at one of the old: "Byrd" plantation homes, there in GA. That family line has a great genealogical history-nice to see this progress in restoring the land. If you plan on working the land: Joel Salatin has some wonderful books, a website & he is featured on many You Tube channel interviews, focusing on Sustainable, Simple Agriculture practices. ("Polyface Farms" is Mr. Salatin's incorporated farm business name.) God Bless You.
40 degrees in S Georgia is cold! On another topic, please wear protective eye gear when using the chainsaw. Don’t want anything to happen to those peepers.
11/24/2022: I re-watched this video. Lots of hard work and lots of great friends. You've made great progress and sometimes in the face of pretty major set backs.🚜
you need a forest mulcher. Its like a skid steer with a long arm with a brush hog on it. It can clear pretty thick tree saplings and thick vines and under brush.
I love what you are doing. I Love old houses. Please don't take this the wrong way, but Please put on protective glasses. My son almost got hit in the eye (there was blood) and it was my fault.(I was the one who threw the limb). I didn't even think of putting on protective glasses.
Working on land clearing and restoration at the old Byrd house.
Help Save The Byrd House: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography
Mail:
Sidestep Adventures
PO Box 206
Waverly Hall, Georgia
31831
Brian’s channel: czcams.com/channels/t-ZmkprEtGuWJECeyUCmYg.html
40s is great working weather. If I was closer I would bring a tractor with a 5 foot mower and front bucket. I'm so excited and it's not even my house. Another great video bub.
Start from the top of the tree and work your way down please Robert
I remember back in the day, family, and friends would get together, and help each other on projects. We kids would have the best of times, we helped, but we got to see people we didn't ordinarily see everyday. Good to see Brian, have missed him. Love what you are doing, your doing what many of us would like to do. To late for me, to old now. Happy to see you have a mailing address now. Can't wait for the next video on this.
@@patricialenaburg6553 ❤️
Is Cody your son? Nephew?? I'd like to send him a T shirt
Thanks for taking on this project!! Most people would think this house is a lost cause but it is part of the history of the area and should be saved as much as possible. It will be fun to watch the progress. Stay safe.
Love to watch the cleaning up process....with a chain saw and hard work you can bring it back to life again...im sure lots of memories are in that old house
OMG that wisteria is taking over the whole tree, like a predator vine. All that lawncare and cutting things back is heavy work.Thx for all you do. It's lovely there.
All I want to do right now is buff and polish Brian's headlights 😂 and that paint. Show her some love man! Just found and started watching this series and I'm stoked. Happy for you guys, that's a lot of views!
Nice to see Brian and you together again! I’ve been hoping him and his wife have been staying healthy 🙂
Enjoyed this so much. Thanks for taking us along. Thanks Brian
I hired a bobcat with tree mulcher, cleaned my 3 acres in a day, 160.00 per hour. well worth it.
Absolutely! Talk about saving time and unnecessary energy!
Yes he needs some help
Could you burn some of this?
That was my first thought too.
....might be the way to go here....!?....lots of work...but, boy what an exciting adventure!.....I can't wait!
Being an Arizona gal, I have never seen Wisteria. Looks like a formidable foe!!! A total labor of love, it shows on your face. Knowing where to get good eats is a must!!!!
Wow, that’s a huge project. It will fun to watch this adventure.
Take those old twisted vines, clean them up, found out how old. Then sell them as art. To help with fixing up. You are suprise people will buy.
I can’t wait to see the progress and final product!
That look like a planter. You know this is a good time of year to do this in the yard. You're not working in the heat. Great video God bless you all and be careful.
Enjoyed seeing how far you have come watching this over 2 years later.
Brian is humorous and a good guy to help on this! Love the progress on the Byrd house!
I'm infatuated with history like you are. I'm really enjoying your content. 👍
Thank you
Great hat Robert. Thanks for the awesome video!!
Wisteria is beautiful when it blooms but will quickly take over everything!
I had a girlfriend like that.
Wisteria is a beautiful plant,but I had no idea it grow that size.Choke out a forest pretty quickly.Nice job guys.
Well ur not far from me. I’m in Florida. Georgia has many parts of pretty country. I’m impressed with u buying this cool 140 year old house. From what I could see at one time it had its charm n I sure hope u r planning on bringing that back n not turning this into some modern house. I had k ow idea that Westeros vines got that big n privit hedges I remember my Moma telling that those were invasive. I’m looking so forward to watching ur Vlog. Be careful out there. ♥️😊👍
That is CRAZY AMAZING how huge that wisteria got!! 😳 I LOVE that old house! Can’t wait to see how you flip it!
Wow that was a lot of work, can't wait for the next videp, you had the best help Brian it was so good to see you both together.
it's pee CAN.
I love wisteria. If kept trimmed, controlled and contained it will be beautiful. Not such a mess. 40s is cold in south Georgia.
I love what you are doing. It's going to be a wonderful place. Keep up the great work you do.
I live in south Georgia, Charlton County. Ask for an iced tea here and they will look at you funny. It's sweet tea.
Best fried catfish I ever put in my mouth was at an isolated, no-name gas station smack in the middle of Texas. It was something of a local secret we stumbled into while on a Harley road trip. A group of ladies did a fish fry in the back of the gas station every Friday night, and they'd obviously been doing it their whole lives. Quite the well-oiled machine - no pun intended! The gas station had a nice little seating area hidden out back and we had a fabulous time eating, drinking and getting to know the local folks. You just never know what you'll find or who you'll meet when you take the blue lines on the map.
I am so happy I stumbled onto your vlog. I can't wait to see inside video of this home and the full restoration. Thank you
I just found this channel and I love it!!! You have your work cut out for you but when finished I'm sure it's gonna be awesome!!! Love the hat, it looks so good on you!!! Take care on all of your adventures, stay safe and God bless you & Brian!!!
That place will look stunning when it's all finished, awesome work so far guys. xx
Such a nice change to see men work with tools instead being tools! Men being men! love it!
Those wisterias are gorgeous in bloom, but very invasive, I agree. We have trumpet vines up north here which can get huge also! Very cool video, Robert -- thanks! (Oh yum! I love fried chicken!)
I just love this.... I could watch your videos all day.
I love this
I love doing this type of work! Nothing more satisfying than being able to see the fruit of your own labor. Do you have any volunteers wanting to help?
A couple
💙 I enjoyed watching!... Thank you!
I have to hand it to you for tackling this project. It IS huge, but so worth it. I can't wait til you get to renovating that beautiful house. But, please, please, wear eye and ear protection while using that chainsaw! With a little luck, you will be older one day, and will say to your self "Why did I think I was indestructible?" It's a long life of regret, and I've heard so many people say this to themselves and others.... I wish you well!
I’m retired and live in North Carolina and if you guys ever need any help my wife and I are all in. We have a pretty big camper that we could tow down there and help if you need any. Ed
I would love to renovate a cottage here in England but even ruins cost a lot of money here 😩. One day I’ll win the lottery and will do it 🥴🙏. I look forward to your videos, take care
You have a big job ahead of you. Be careful when you take the tree down. Love watching the progress you make
It’s hard for me to believe I have been watching these videos for over two years lol I can’t believe the improvements that have been done there on the Old Byrd Farm house and property
Love it guys❤️. Ah the sound of a chainsaw in the Fall woods, brings back happy childhood memories of cutting wood for our woodstove to heat the house . Great work clearing. Nothin’ better than sweet tea.
Just found you and will be watching all videos from here on overtime....THank you for all the work you do and the videos you make! CHeers
Hey. Great to see Brian back. Hope to see him back on the main channel. 😎👍
I am clearing an overgrown area up here in Wisconsin to restore an Oak Savanna habitat. It is just as thick here, but it's grape vines, hickory trees, honeysuckle, buckthorn, and other things in my way. Our wild grape get as big as that wisteria -- it's insane. It is definitely hard work! Good luck 😊
Back for deja vu! I still plan on going back to the walk-about the 3 of you fellas did of the property before it was yours (and the boat in the woods! I'd still like a new update on that one!)
Just got your feed on you tube! Great old house! You need a wood chipper set up to handle the brush🍁
The porch and its decorative detail on top near the posts is beautiful. Thanks for sharing 🌼🌸🌼
Lot of work done loads more to do love watching how you get to the end Thankyou for sharing
Certain gas stations also have the best coffee. I know this project is your baby Robert but what an excellant community project these kind of thing would be. Can't wait for the next episode.🔨🚙
Thought I’d take a look back at the beginning. You have come along way baby. You should be proud of all the work that you have accomplished. It’s easy to forget what it look like when you first started. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.
Thank you so much!
Your hat is most excellent!! Looks great on you.
Love this new series.
Thanks for sharing. You should project your ears, eyes and had. Greetings
Fantastic... stay Safe.... I love love all you do... mmm fried chicken lucky you
I love the little bird house hanging on the porch
Good job on opening old road!!
Wow! Piece by piece by piece. A labor of love
Never thought Wisteria got that huge. You have a big job there clearing everything and made a good dent into it. That fried chicken actually looked good and I don't usually go for that. Love the hat. Keep Safe❤ Keep Well ❤
This is so cool! I would love to renovate a home and property. I enjoy watching your videos.
Fantastic video. Loved it. You're both making such a difference 👌👌👌👌🌹✔✔🌹
Thank you for the update on the house rescue ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .
This is going to be a fun project to watch- looking forward to more videos. Clearing all the vegetation is going to make a huge difference. And, Yeah, gas station chicken (and pizza) is awesome here in Maine where we live.
Lovely woodwork on the porch!
Hallo Robert you are great man thank you i love all you doing much love from Croatia
Wishing you all mm the best. Liked and subscribed :) Suprr happy to see one of these homes being appreciated and cared for and hopefully restored as close to when it came from as you can. God bless ! Awesome !
Would love some of that old pecan wood for some projects. That wood spalts beautifully so when you catch it before it decays too much you can create some beautiful work.
That was fun. My husband uses something that will keep the trees from coming back and that vine once he cuts them down. Have to find out the name of it. You may have something else. I really like Wistaria. My husband hates it. Your right very Invasive. I'll bet it was beautiful in the spring but what a mess. It's crazy how that's taken over. Guess I won't get any of that. Nightmare. Have fun and have a good day. God bless 💖
I planted some a couple of years ago but so far it’s grown but not in an invasive way at all, so far. But, we’re in Indiana so may not be the same variety. I gotta hope it’s not what you all have there! Lol
Can you tell me what your husband used to keep the trees from coming back? I’d love to get control of my wisteria. It’s gone into the woods and heading to the neighbors yards. We’ll never completely eradicate it.
@@wmcamember
I'll try to get back to you on this. It's in the shop.
@@wmcamember
It's called Toronto R T U, it's a herbicide
@@wmcamember
I meant to tell you don't let it get on anything you want to keep. It kills to the root. Just put a strip across the stump. That's it.
You guys are so cute. Cutting through those thick branches. We ladies couldn't do any of that just because of the bugs and spiders hiding in there.
I'm tired just watching you two. Good work!
What a fantastic project! Really looking forward to seeing how it goes; best of luck from the UK.
How cool of you to clean up this property . 🌲🌲😁
Good work u guys 💪✌
Omg you must have felt every muscle in your body the day after you did this😳
The old house is a delight it has such character . It’s so exciting. Enjoy yourself .
Fun project!! Looking forward to watching!
Would it be possible to number these episodes? I think this is going to be a great series.
You probably find old relics of the 1800s from this yard and house. That would be nice. Glad you like these old houses I like these old houses too. I think of all the history that goes along with these old houses. You wonder about the people too and their lives through this time who lived there. I guess my imagination can go wild thinking about all the history of all the old historical houses left in this country. Not many left sadly to say but if we can save a few that would be cool..
Hurry up! I want to see the old 🏠!!
Overgrown and diseased old trees are a major problem here in Houston County, GA. I bought a chainsaw, and a big bottle of brush killer, when I bought my home here 5 years ago. I just wish some of my neighbors cared enough to clean out their old trees and brush too.It would make for a much better neighborhood. Hopefully they will watch your videos and get inspired. Nice to see Brian out helping you !!
I donated a little bit to help support this amazing project. Good luck !
Thank you so much!
I would work for fried chicken and sweet tea!
Said like a true Southern girl🌷
I've never had bad gas station fried chicken.
Me too
Just a word of advice, as we have done a lot of construction. Don't spend a ton of time on restoration on the house until you go a good assessment of the structure. The rot and decay may have done more significant damage that you can easily see.
WOW THIS HOUSE SEEN SOME HISTORY. CIVIL WAR HISTORY. BET THIS HOUSE COULD BE RESIRED TO ITS ROOTS TO THE FAMILIES LIVED IN THIS HOUSE DURING THE CIVIL WAR. HOPE THIS HOUSE GETS RESTORED. SO WE CAN SEE WINDOWS INTO THE PAST. THAT WOULD BE NICE. THANKZ FOR SHARING.
The speeded up camera made it look kinda funny. But I can see how much work you guys have done, so I of course was just kidding.👍😁
I think it added a Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin nostalgia
Good luck with newest adventure. Good luck
Bobcat and mulched , sounds like a excellent idea .
I love gas station sandwiches lol. That’s all my parents gave us when driving down to Flordia.
Yes! I grew up in a tiny Agrarian (Ag-focused) Mennonite settlement in SW OK (1,200 pop.), & an Interstate Hwy. is: 20 min.s away. The local gas & diesel stations are used by the elder farmers & ranchers for early-mornin' coffee & a short visit, before their work days begin. The local high schoolers are allowed off-campus for lunch, & the gas stations are over run at noon by high schoolers, grabbing a bite to eat. (Our cafeteria ladies make great food--Bierox is one traditional favorite--browned beef, caramelized chopped onions & scalded shredded cabbage, all wrapped into a: "meat-pie", stuffed inside a browned, buttery Zwiebock dinner roll, & they can be smothered with: thick, hot, cheddar cheese soup--MMMmm! They make many delicious recipes.) But: that gas-station food can be a welcome "change" from the total subversive environment of Dutch, Swiss, German & Russian-based: old Mennonite recipes that almost every family in the area eats at home, every day. Thanks for sharing your honorable work at one of the old: "Byrd" plantation homes, there in GA. That family line has a great genealogical history-nice to see this progress in restoring the land. If you plan on working the land: Joel Salatin has some wonderful books, a website & he is featured on many You Tube channel interviews, focusing on Sustainable, Simple Agriculture practices. ("Polyface Farms" is Mr. Salatin's incorporated farm business name.) God Bless You.
Sure, I’m in SE Alabama and some of the best eating spots are in gas stations. Home style food, cafeteria style with long lines at lunchtime.
Great job for a forestry machine!
Yes! Do the land now! Only stop leaks and buy minimal wood right now. Lumber prices are UP!
You are doing an amazing job. BTW love the hat!
40 degrees in S Georgia is cold! On another topic, please wear protective eye gear when using the chainsaw. Don’t want anything to happen to those peepers.
Well you gave an endless amount of firewood for the winter!
11/24/2022: I re-watched this video. Lots of hard work and lots of great friends. You've made great progress and sometimes in the face of pretty major set backs.🚜
you need a forest mulcher. Its like a skid steer with a long arm with a brush hog on it. It can clear pretty thick tree saplings and thick vines and under brush.
Boo looks like my aunts back yard with the rabbit hutch I cleaned out years ago in Louisiana.
You and your crew are men of many talents. Such an enjoy to watch you do your thing..
I love what you are doing. I Love old houses. Please don't take this the wrong way, but Please put on protective glasses. My son almost got hit in the eye (there was blood) and it was my fault.(I was the one who threw the limb). I didn't even think of putting on protective glasses.
Very cool that you video the progress as you work and discover the lot.
Some folks may not think forty is very cold, but it’s still the legal definition of a refrigerator! 🥶
You need to rent a bobcat with a mulcher. You can take down small trees with the thing. Take care of this in an afternoon.
I’m loving this!!
Fantastic👍
Thanks guys.
How rooted are the trees that are near the house? I’m just curious if it compromised the foundation.
Oh I'd say... that close... yeah.
The hill billy music is a nice touch 😂
Wow! A lot of work, but what fun!
Excellent work guys you always stand up and do the hard yards..