A Day Living Off Grid In A Cabin In The Woods
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- I have been doing this project for a few years now and never really made a video about what a typical day is like. i think most will be quite surprised how normal it is. sometimes we do less work and more relaxing and sometimes we work from light till dark. I work 7 days a week on one thing or another but i prefer to refer to it as living because work isnt the right term really. i hoped to get more footage of my activities doing jobs around the place but it was a miserable day and my camera was getting wet and i didn't want to get lime on it as i was lime plastering. Please be kind to us in the comments. we have invited you in to our home for the day so please be polite guests.
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In a time when people want everything shiny and new and are up to their eyeballs in debt, you guys are a refreshing example of how to be really happy. Well done from New Zealand.
Ditto that, Denise. We live in NZ, too and are thinking about a life like this in a few years.
In the USA.. ya live like this, you have NO Healthcare .. a major determinant to a simpler life. We instead live with fear of being destroyed by healthcare debt, or NOT have access at all.
@@KrustyKlown You can also be uninsured, working American. So called free healthcare never existed anywhere.
@@paralotnik2299 What does exist in other Western countries is better healthcare for EVERYONE at 1/2 the price per capita. There is no free healthcare, but there is affordable healthcare that everyone can depend on regardless bad shit going on in their life.
@@KrustyKlown Yeah, I think America pays like x3 everyone else for worse health care (and even then half the time people are under insured so have to pay out anyway).
I love how many times you mentioned that Dot was coming over, to do her essay, how excited you still are. Seems like youre still trying to impress her and keep the place tidy thats lovely.
A gentleman.
Who is she? Is she his partner?
@@crescent1321 yes
Haha, the part of this video where you really obviously can’t wait for Dot to show up is really cute. Happy for you both.
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When he was in the workshop, looking out the window every few seconds? 😊
Livin’ the life. We own property in the Georgia mountains with a stream and springs. Your channel has provided me with some great ideas. It’s great that your GF enjoys the same lifestyle.
You should start your own channel
As a central Georgian I can attest to the beauty of the north Georgia mountains. I would love to relocate to that area and leave the coastal plain alone.
What about Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch, Yowie… ya’ know, the BIG guy?
Wouldn’t need an outhouse, but a washing machine every time I seen ‘em… 💩
If she didn’t it would be kidnapping 😂
My girlfriend didn't appreciate the country lifestyle... Iam gonna miss her! Naa
Love the harp playing, wish she played more. Day in your life was lovely.
Respect!
This young Man KNOWS what it takes
to live a happy, fulfilled life.
He's got his Girl, his Kitty Cat,
He's got his cozy Home, and his land.
THIS is what almost everyone wants
but we get caught up in the Rat Race
of chasing the dollar.
God Bless these kids for showing the world that YOU DO have a choice,
you just have to make it happen for yourself.
Harp music lends a magical touch to the enchanting home. Love all of it.
A life well lived: conscientiousness, sustainably minded, compassionate and creative. Much respect.
I love you kitty!! 🐱 She’s the BEST, so adorable and loving, she melts my heart ❤️. You and Dot are a beautiful couple, living the dream & a perfect life! Lots of Blessings ✨
Thanks for posting and sharing. It was nice to see Dot and the cat. Beautiful to hear Dot’s harp music. My thanks to her for allowing you to include her in the video.
I can smell all the good smells from the fire, the coffee, the rainy woods, feel the chill and the warmth, it’s so amazing to see how you live like this! So cozy and so relaxing to watch. Thanks for letting us join you! Just found your channel last night, enjoying it a lot.
As can I. It feels good. Gorgeous video,ideal way of life, beautiful family.
Did you smell the cat fart too?
Damn, this is so inspirational. You are living the dream bro. I could happily live like that for the rest of my life.
"A Day Living Off Grid In A Cabin In The Woods" (2019) is a delightful romantic comedy fit for the whole family. The setting is a cob roundhouse in southern Wales and the movie follows a typical day in the life of the protagonist- Kris, who is supported by a wonderful, familiar cast made up of Dot (his demure, harp-playing girlfriend) and Cat. While Kris is clearly the star of the show, and Dot provides a strong supporting role, it's Cat who steals the show with her antics, brilliantly switching roles back and forth between sidekick and tormentor. The chemistry is strong between all three characters, as evidenced by their affection for one another supported by strong dialogue. But this movie is full of laughs as well, as demonstrated in one touching scene where the three of them sharing a special moment but the ever-mischievous Cat rips a silent-but-deadly fart that sends Dot and Kris scurrying for cover. As for drama, I found myself on the edge of my seat during the "too much rice" scene, and waited with bated breath to see if any broccoli would fall off the plate during dinner prep. Each character had their moments where they shined. Kris' cobwork in the shower was first-rate, and he correctly identified and analyzed a problem with the hydro-electric turbine. Dot's musical interlude was beautifully done, and Cat's tree limb climbing scene was riveting (she does all her own stunts!) The movie wasn't without its hitches as there were some audio problems, (the camera operator forgot to turn the microphone on for an important instructional piece), but that was deftly handled with a voice-over in post-production. All-in-all, this was a refreshing slice-of-life romantic comedy that we've come to expect from Kris Harbour Studios and I highly recommend it. Once again, Kris has shown that you don't need explosions, car chases and CGI to produce an entertaining movie. 5 stars.
That was amazing. I really enjoyed that. Great revue 5 star :D
Captain Dan ö
Sounds like the description in tv magazine for the blcokbuster of the weekend...top notch!
:-D
my2cents yes but he uses it so well😋
Brilliant
Your life looks amazing you look so happy chilled and contented living off grid, no stress, no bills and no worries this is the way forward :-)
small recipe for your extra rice:
take yesterday's rice add some ground meat to it (2 parts meat 1 part rice or thereabout). any kind of meat would do or to your preference. break an egg into it. add some chopped onion (other sweet herbs and/or spices, i.e. anise, fennel), pepper, salt, garlic. Add some butter or pork/bacon grease if you are cooking lean chicken or turkey breast meat. also can add some shredded cheese if you have it laying around. if mixture comes out too dry add some broth, or water with soy sauce. form into flat patties or small rolls/sausage links. fry for breakfast with some eggs and has-browns. this is base recipe. you can tweak it to your taste, add/omit things.
This is the life I wish I was living...how we were all meant to live! To be one with nature, the land, animals...all of the earth! So rewarding, but yes, hard work too! You are an amazing couple, and I wish all good things for you both in the years to come! Cheers!
Well.. you are a strong, independent, powerful, smart, intelligent, superior from all points of views to men woman.. I am sure you can build everything on your own and live there on your own. As for WISE men: MGTOW all the way.
I live on a small holding in Bulgaria, I also live in a very similar way, been there for 5 years now, love it . Great video , keep them coming 😀
I love when his gf play that instrument.... GOD BLESS to both of you...
There is just something about a flickering fire that is memorizing and soothing all at once! Lovely
Beautiful harp playing. Very serene.
And your kitty is sooo cute. Love the way she follows you around like a dog. Sweet.
I really like your home, too. Looks warm, inviting and cosy.
Dot is precious.... a woman of such beauty and grace is rare...... cheers to u mate
@Michael Mach She left him in early 2017 just as they were getting the house finished. There's a bit about how he met Dot on this 'Homes on the Edge' feature that was made about him the following year.
czcams.com/video/sB0lxYLULho/video.html
You can be proud! You built yourself your empire! God Bless you guys!🍀❤️👍
really enjoyed that, to find a partner that also enjoys your choice of lifestyle is ace. Congrates to you and Dot and long may it continue..
Thank you. I love her with all my heart. she is an amazing lady and i will never forget how lucky i am
Kris Harbour that’s the key, take it from an old timer 😉 never ever let yourself forget! Once you forget, it’s down the shitter. Best of luck-
I’ve missed a lot.. what’s happened to your little apprentice?
@@KrisHarbour Right, beautiful !! Gives me hope... life is plain easier and more enjoyable with a partner ❣❣
I don't know about other people, but I'd like to see more vids like that. Just you and your girls loving life!
Definetly!
Imagine how rare a lifestyle like this is. You are an inspiration!
pretty much the same as anyone else. Just living in the bush. All the same technology is being used lol
I love the sound of her playing her harp. Almost sounds like playing crystal glasses. It's beautiful. Dinner looks delicious. I love broccoli with a herb butter sauce or ranch dressing.
Aw! Upon my secondviewing of your lovely lady playing the harp, I noticed the 💖 on its edge then, as the camera backed up, I noticed the entire thing is in the shape of a 💖!!! How exquisite! Your life is supreme. Father bless you both and your kitty cat. Meow!
Again what an amazingly cozy home you have created. Your kitty is gorgous, must be one of the luckiest in the world, sharing all that nature with you!!! So cute 😊🐈
I’m amazed at how much you have accomplished ! I’m sure you have made a lot of people envious of your abilities and determination🤗 take care of yourselves !
I'm a 60 y.o. carpenter. Your originality is inspiring. I am building a passive solar place in the spring. Thanks
How's it going?
Watched this again, really nice how it all came together..... cabin, land, kitty, and most of all your companion.
I am happy Dot had no plastic bags for her shopping!! Marvellous!!
What a beautiful life!!! Exactly what God designed our lives to represent! Creativity fruitfulness, satisfaction with your labors! No kids? They would have the most wonderful place and parents to grow up with!❤️😊God bless you
You Are a genius, hydro electric, water running through your property, everything you build Is Lovely.
LOVED this video sir. Watching your anticipation for Dots arrival was heartwarming. You have a lovely relationship with your daughter and you are clearly proud and happy to have her in your company. Was lovely to see this video and made me feel happy and warm. Thank you.
Y.E.S. "Life IS... Work." And... When you Live Out Your Passion/Do The Thing You LOVE... YOU N.E.V.E.R Work A Day in Your Life. BRAVO Mate!
Me and my wife have really enjoyed watching the day in you life video, we love your cat she's really cute. We look forward to watching more of your videos. You and Dot both seem like lovely genuine people.
Your abilities in creating such a nice and genuine warming home is incredible. Clearly you had some solid knowledge on things before you started, can't play around with electricity... Congratz man, really amazing!
Not gonna lie, this is what I imagine living in "The Shire" would be like.
in the shire there still remains bits of magical abilities, snap your fingers and the fire lights. clap your hands and the waters hot and so on. in the shire these and many more such things are everyday life.
It’s farm life. It wasn’t invented in the movies.
He sort of looks like a hobit
@@gordondeitz7838 I like how you phrased it like Tolkien would.
Why would anyone lie about that
Thanks for sharing a day in your life along with the cat and Dot !!!!! Very nice. Love the simple life. My wife and i are in the country and live a very simple, but happy life. And staying busy. Like you i do not call it work. Re - Creation is what i call it. Especially when taking care of the garden !!!!
U have a beautiful home. So comfy and cozy. Kittys a cutie as well. Keep the home fire burning!
!Happy to find this: What a lovely calming video without all the 'marketing polish'. What a great house too, really cozy. Great to see an off grid with a hydro source too. Great job. Sub'd :)
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Ive been watching your videos since the house was a simple stack of tires. Still watching mate.
I hope one day to have a self built hideaway like yours.The amount of information available in your videos is a huge help, thanks and keep it coming.
It's amazing to see how much progress you've made in the three years since this video! New hydro, two workshops, greenhouse and vegetable garden and so much more. Well done buddy!
Thanks for sharing your typical ( or not so typical ) day. It's a fascinating lifestyle. As for the young cat smells - well one of ours (Keiko) was like that and still is to some extent. Her 2 sisters not so. Dot seems a wonderful person and I really enjoy harp music: that would be so restful at day's end in front of the wood-stove. I'm beginning to sound envious !
I really like this video, a simple, happy and abundant life and I just love their accents. This is one of my favorite videos. Kats playing the harp by the fire, very romantic and cozy. Keep up the nice videos.
Thank you that was fun. Dots harp playing was fabulous. Thank you Dot! Your cat is precious or at least the front half is! lol
Kris Harbour... I love your Great Home.... And love how much you love your kitten.... You have such a loving heart.... Never change that... 😇😇
This is the most wholesome thing I have ever watched on CZcams. Just discovered your channel. Well done Kris!
Thanks for sharing a day in the life. That harp is a nice thing to hear. ☺️
Livin the life
Great life you’ve created for yourself. Very inspiring. Keep the long hair!
Your house is amazing. I've followed off and on and the progress to your little empire just gets better and better.
dosent matter what anyone else thinks, do what makes you happy ;)
Looks like a great life, reminds me of when my family was young. Always hard work, but we were always happy!
You both look so much better with the new camera. Thanks for sharing a 'day in the life'. That cat is a stitch. It is good to see that Dot's harpistry is coming along so nicely.
To be able to live in such a peaceful place, have such a calming life AND have found real love with Dot! You are incredibly blessed 🥲
I must have missed so many videos. I thought I had started from the beginning but it doesn’t matter.
This video so far ( and I haven’t even got to the end yet ) has made me emotional. To see the baby kitten and you with Dot and clearly so happy is amazing.
You should make a dvd from day 1 so people like me can buy it and not miss one day of your journey.
Sadly I will never be in the position to live my dream so I just watch yours.
Much love Penny (human ) Travis ( dog ) and Norton ( cat )
Xxxx
Thank You for the invitation, it was a lively time to spend in Your company.
Dot is lovely.
Sweet.Love you both,the beauty of the country,simplicity,obvious friendship and knowledge you share ,the lovely home you have made!
Loved the harp playing! Nice place Kris!
The off-grid lifestyle you share is truly inspiring, leading to a remarkable and joyful life. Thank you for generously sharing your experiences. The parting glimpse of the wood store adds a nice finishing touch.
Hello Kris,
I've been watching a lot of your videos the past couple of days and I've really enjoyed them.
I too love the idea of living a self sufficient and sustainable life. I'm from Boston Massachusetts but I’ve been living on Outer Cape Cod now since 2010 and it's more of a rural self sufficient setting than living in the city which kind of rubs off on you over time.
I've been in the building and remodeling business since I was 13 years old and I'm now 55. I started to get really interested in this type of self sufficient lifestyle about 10 years ago after moving to the Cape and in the past few weeks I've been recovering from some bruised ribs from playing ice hockey and in that down time that I’ve needed to heal up, I’ve gotten hooked on watching a whole bunch of these videos these past few weeks. The Hydro Power with water and the solar power really interest me.
I was prompted to write this message after seeing your very cute kitten pass some gas or what we generally call here in America “farting”. I have a very cute and playful dog named Simba that I feel the same way about who is very friendly and sometimes passes his own gas and acts like it came from somewhere else or is a little embarrassed about it. He is about 75 pounds and and looks a lot like a breed called a Black Mouth Cur but he is a mix with some German Shepherd in him too.
As a builder myself who has done a lot of building and remodeling I love all your ingenuity, ambition and attitude. I loved your video that you published back on Mar 26, 2015 called “Why Go Off Grid” and I agree with all the reasons you stated and it’s what gives me inspiration as well.
I hate paying utility bills and our electric rates here on Cape Cod are some of the highest here in America. The last I checked we were one of the top 3 or 4 States in the Country with the highest rates.
I think you are on the right path and are doing the right thing while inspiring many others through these videos you are posting, including myself and I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful projects.
Your house looks so cozy comfy. A place I could live.
My goodness, how sweet are the two of you! 💕
Both blessed and so nice to get to peek in on your lovely world and relationship. I certainly don’t have that.
That's the cutest little kitty in the world. I love that kitty and it sure will help with the mice situation. Make sure she sleeps in the house. Animals are just like people and they need the warm in the companionship
When Dot isnt around me and the cat spoon :D
Your girl friend is so sweet and cute! Exactly made for you. i wish you two a beautiful life together. God bless you both.
Kris, I've worked my way through all of your videos. I have enjoyed them immensely. You do some wonderful work there and I find it interesting (and calming?) to watch. Dot seems to be a sweetheart, hard-working and kind. I can tell your little cat adores her. I don't usually subscribe to anything, but I'm making an exception here. Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us.
Wow what a nice life.. enjoied the harp. Give kitty a big hug from norway
I think by far you're my favourite channel to watch when it comes to offgrid
By far one of my favourite CZcams channels. Such admiration for your lifestyle and the amazing work you do, it was so heartwarming to get an insight into your life. I felt content just watching your fire burn while Dot plays the amazing harp you made for her. Wishing you all the happiness.
Clean that stove glass: every day, spit on a bit of tissue, dip in the white ash, use that to clean the glass. Done every day it takes 30 seconds and the fire always looks lovely. We only heat with a stove, have done for 10 years.
I am very impressed about how your living & thankfully happy to see your videos ..please stay strong .Thank You very much .love that house & your shop .✌ from
U.S.A.👍👍
It was nice to see how relaxed you are with each other.
Thank you really enjoy your utube im a bit old to get into this sort of building now but i can dream on from your experience so happy your life is what it is Om Om Om
I have watched this a few times now and loved it. I know this is the Kris Harbour channel, but what would be really nice is a day in the life of Dot. The woman behind the man. I can tell she is really shy on camera though, but she works hard beside you on your builds and behind the scene. LOL I would of kicked you every time I heard you say that you had done most of the new work shop build on your own, but Dot is more of a lady than I am hahaha.
A wonderful life, congratulations! Thanks for sharing!
Qué vida más sana y apacible!!
Sin problemas y en medio de la naturaleza!!
La quiero para mí!!!!
Desde Málaga(España) 💕
Thank you dude. With all the negativity I had today, I felt like ****, then I came to your wholesome channel...feels good man...feels good
Cute couple ! I'm envious. Watching others live out their dreams with such enthusiasm is great.
Before you add rice to the pot, rinse it vigorously until the water runs clear. Then 2 mugs of water to every 1 mug of rice = perfect rice.
This is absolutely the most beautiful video, I have watched in a very long while. Thank you for sharing this. You brought more happiness to my little cabin. Simple life is the best.
Wow! I love your home!! Thanks for sharing this with us! Peace to all.. ....💜⚘💜
Hi, Kris. I would consider putting an insulating layer around the outside of the copper pipe on the flue. It might help the hot water heater heat up faster.
I realise it's 3 years later now :) But at 6:30 he explains that the copper coil already heats the water too fast.
Nice to see you and your wife enjoying God’s blessings in that amazing cordwood house.
Kris thanks so much for the "day in the life" video - I really enjoyed it. My wife and I are real cat lovers so it was great to see a lot of your cat - a real cutie. The long hair suits you (looks like our own son). Great to hear Dot on the harp. As an ex video producer I know the feeling when technology plays tricks. Anyway this was just so enjoyable to watch - many thanks.
7:30 maintenance tip to get the glass clear (and see all the flames): when the fire is off, and everthing is cold: clean the glass with a wet / damp colth with a little bit of fine ash from the previous fire.. :)
Looks so cosy in there! What a lovely life you are building for yourselves! Love it!
Your little kitty is so freaking ADORABLE!! 💕
Love your life, very beautiful!!! I am sure it can be tough some days. Thank you for shaing what a day in your life is like! Love from Connecticut USA.
Thanks for sharing your daily life with us! As always your videos are amazing!!! Cant wait to watch the next one
Thanks for taking the time to document your efforts. Great vision and balance between old and new. Really enjoyed the journey. Learned a lot. Inspirational.
Feel so relaxed watching you and Dot....it is what life should be.. without your skills, it is very hard to obtain, but I'm selling up and going to try as much as possible at 62. You are inspiring xx
I love it. What a wonderful way to live.
Ah..prefect ending, lovebirds! 👍👍💖 Happy Love Day!
The most beautiful way of living. so peaceful.
I love the way your living i wish i could do this . So peaceful and natural. You did a good job.
That dinner, in that cabin, with that lovely lady......nothing could seem better than that!!!!!
Kris I have the same stove and use fire lighters and small kindling and build it up etc. Your method blew my mind. My wife and I just tried the same way you did it and voila, it worked (oh yea of little faith) you have opened our minds brother. By the way came across your channel by accident, just subbed.
What a wonderful place! Beautiful! We built our own log house out of the trees on our property.
I'm welsh, I've been living in Belgium for 4.5 years and I'm coming home. Back in time for Brexit but I'm going to make this dream my dream as well. I'm 23, a carpenter, knife maker, chef and musician. I can't wait to get back to the green green grass of home. I'm a big fan of your channel and so relieved to see that people are doing exactly what i want. Let alone the facts it's in the mother land...