#98 I'm back

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
  • I'm returning back to the homestead after a month of holiday. Winter has been mild so far. I'm picking up small jobs inside, and go for lunch at Johannes. The floor is being sanded and gets a fresh coat of paint.
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    Music in this video: Emberglo (with Shawn Williams) [Eventide] - Instrumental by Adrian Disch
    0:00 Arriving home
    1:26 Chickens
    3:21 Everything good
    5:54 Making a fire
    7:40 Unpacking
    10:24 Second fire
    12:25 Morning walk
    14:07 Installing LED
    15:44 Dinner
    18:02 Installing LED
    20:47 Lunch at Johannes'
    24:12 Installing lights downstairs
    25:19 Testing stains
    26:52 Installing new doorhandles
    27:25 Someone got stuck
    33:20 Feeding chickens
    34:24 Fixing the floor with epoxy
    37:23 Installing outdoor light
    43:16 Sanding the floor
    46:53 Staining the floor
    48:57 Kitchen cabinets
    49:54 Going for a hike

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  • @bewarethebear3319
    @bewarethebear3319 Před 4 měsíci +1084

    Amazing. You have been missed

    • @andymccabe6712
      @andymccabe6712 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Actually.....I'd kinda forgotten.....
      .....and really, that's what you should have done too.... there's plenty going on in life without fixating on one CZcams channel........!
      ... it's an interesting watch.... you should leave it at that......!!

    • @andymccabe6712
      @andymccabe6712 Před 4 měsíci +3

      And..... there's nothing remotely 'amazing' about it.....!!

    • @garyfairbrother5532
      @garyfairbrother5532 Před 4 měsíci +33

      ⁠: Don’t be that guy… just move on.

    • @martinpc5140
      @martinpc5140 Před 4 měsíci +21

      I would mix the epoxy with sawdust -gives you the right colour and thickens so it doesn’t drip through. I’ve done many floors this way - do some sanding to gather some sawdust and then fill the holes before final pass.

    • @mikkojaatinen4508
      @mikkojaatinen4508 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Prostate does not like cold, so mind your sitting on cold surfaces 🥸

  • @DimensionalHorse
    @DimensionalHorse Před 4 měsíci +731

    My Sunday's weren't the same without you!!!!! So glad you're back!!! 💜🕯

    • @marivoneolsenjenzura8581
      @marivoneolsenjenzura8581 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Verdade....eu tb senti a falta.

    • @katalingerstenberger2758
      @katalingerstenberger2758 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Yes! So happy to have him back! Amazing channel! ☺️🙌🏻👌🏻

    • @Susietravels
      @Susietravels Před 4 měsíci +6

      Same! Felt like I lost a mate

    • @Susietravels
      @Susietravels Před 4 měsíci +1

      Lol that second fire 🔥 should have warmed the place up!
      Years ago In the Uk I had heaters that heated bricks over night, I think they were called storage heaters.

    • @nathanwitwer
      @nathanwitwer Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thanks for your videos mate. They keep getting better. You have a talent to share beauty in the world.

  • @joefish6546
    @joefish6546 Před 4 měsíci +95

    There's something fundamentally human about watching someone gradually make shelter, warmth, and light in a beautiful and harsh place. Love this channel. Thank you for your patience in documenting this process. I hope you are enjoying it as much as we are.

  • @davidschmaus1
    @davidschmaus1 Před 4 měsíci +95

    While you were on break I had a pretty bad paragling accident in Mexico, which unfortunately led to spine injury. Been sitting in the hospital for the last 25 days and I finally got home today. I always watch your videos on Sunday but this one’s gonna be extra sweet. I’ve got a long road to recovery, but will cherish each one of these videos that will bring me happiness.

  • @kathrynmoll86
    @kathrynmoll86 Před 4 měsíci +252

    During you absence, Johannes has graced us with his wonderful vlogs. Now, with the exception of us viewers, I would imagine your chickens missed you the most. It is good to see you again. 🥰

  • @TheMarina3889
    @TheMarina3889 Před 4 měsíci +235

    Welcome back. Johannes has kept us well entertained. He’s amazing

    • @elisabethbenders-hyde5286
      @elisabethbenders-hyde5286 Před 4 měsíci +20

      Yes, Johannes has been a wonderful panacea for your absence. Now I have two channels that give me peace and satisfaction, plus fulfilling my building and gardening curiosity. How does coming up from the lowlands to the mountains feel? Blanche the chicken seems to be doing well.

    • @DebWatts-bi3fe
      @DebWatts-bi3fe Před 4 měsíci +10

      What is Johannes’ channel called?

    • @johanv4668
      @johanv4668 Před 4 měsíci

      @@DebWatts-bi3fe
      www.youtube.com/@donjojohannes

    • @casey31652
      @casey31652 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Donjojohannes - Birette Ballett-- it has been very interesting. He has learned much from the master about camera angles and drone shots. I find myself thinking about his "musings" all week. He has a droll but gentle sense of humor.

    • @J-in-AZ
      @J-in-AZ Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@DebWatts-bi3fe www.youtube.com/@donjojohannes 😇

  • @Benzi514
    @Benzi514 Před 4 měsíci +52

    I'd watch a sitcom with Martijn and Johannes.

    • @teenakennedy8914
      @teenakennedy8914 Před 3 měsíci +3

      We kind of are, only it's real & the producers have full control!😊

  • @bhodge9380
    @bhodge9380 Před 4 měsíci +31

    I can't believe the joy of seeing a little black Suzuki again!

    • @teenakennedy8914
      @teenakennedy8914 Před 3 měsíci

      AMEN! Like a "Timex", it just keeps ticking😊👌

  • @kvk1960
    @kvk1960 Před 4 měsíci +548

    Aaaaaaah! And the collective blood pressure of half a million people finally went back down. Thank God you are back Martijn!!! We have MISSED you (to the point of tears)!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kidstuff44555
    @kidstuff44555 Před 4 měsíci +69

    The white chicken growing her tail feathers back makes me happy

  • @katejoseph9088
    @katejoseph9088 Před 4 měsíci +52

    WELCOME back…we missed you…I loved that the first thing you did was to check on the chickens;also, very kind and caring of you and Johannes to help the lady with her car 🙏😇🙌

    • @nuhorizon2666
      @nuhorizon2666 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Yeah, she forgot to put the breaks on though 😂

    • @katejoseph9088
      @katejoseph9088 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@nuhorizon2666​​⁠, I know, noticed it…although you asked her beforehand, and the neutral gear at the beginning 😅 but, it could’ve been the language barrier on her side. However, your gracious heart is very much appreciated 🙏🙌

  • @jackstrubbe7608
    @jackstrubbe7608 Před 4 měsíci +12

    As always, your presence makes me feel there is a real world out there! At 75, I am walker and electric scooter chair bound, after a life in harmony with nature and creating shelter and serenity such as you are. These make me able to relive those times. Thank you.

  • @JVanSwanenburgh
    @JVanSwanenburgh Před 4 měsíci +149

    You had me in tears again at the end. That feeling of wandering, restlessness and then finding a place you call home. It just touches my soul. Welcome home!

    • @caronadams4486
      @caronadams4486 Před 4 měsíci +12

      Well said!

    • @magX6546
      @magX6546 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Me, too 🥹I tear up every time. Glad you’ve found home, Martijn.

    • @isabelcruz44
      @isabelcruz44 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Home is where our heart is. Love from Portugal ( Rita Cruz mother 😅)

  • @EnGammalAmazon
    @EnGammalAmazon Před 4 měsíci +38

    I remember when you said about the white hen that "....she lost her whole tail in the attack." I thought you meant the WHOLE thing and not just the feathers. I was so relieved to see the feathers back. I have had chickens for most of my life and came to realize that a good rooster is an absolute necessity. There is a saying in Mexico that is something close to, "A home without a rooster is just a house." They, roosters, may be grumpy, feisty or territorial, but they always look after the hens. I was outside one day and discovered that a rooster can actually make some sounds I have never heard come out of a chicken. I heard the screech of a Red Tail Hawk overhead and in the same instant Donald let out the loudest, most blood-curdling growl that I ever heard come out of a bird. The moment the hens heard his growl, they were all under my pickup. He was 'on duty' and they knew exactly what to do. I heard the same growl one morning and stepped out the door just in time to see a bobcat attack Donald. He was between the cat and the girls. He gave the bobcat all he had. The girls survived, but he did not. Roosters are great.

    • @kindlydude
      @kindlydude Před 4 měsíci +3

      Awwwww!!! God bless Donald, the Rooster!! I'll bet he won his right to an eternal soul that day... that is what Han Christian Anderson suggested in his fairy tales anyway... that creatures other than humans could earn an eternal soul through a life of service (usually to humans but not always)... or from some great sacrificial act as Donald performed that day saving his flock of hens and giving his life for them. 💛💙

    • @EnGammalAmazon
      @EnGammalAmazon Před 4 měsíci

      @@kindlydude Tack så mycket. He was clearly a medal of honor winner.

    • @AmusedPineTrees-wh1ed
      @AmusedPineTrees-wh1ed Před 4 měsíci +3

      I also have had hens without a rooster and after a year I got Marcel, a teenage Wyandotte, beautiful and so good at protecting a poulet the other hens decided would be at the bottom of the pecking order, yes it's a real thing, interesting psychology, Marcel asserted himself very quickly and the bullying stopped never to be repeated. Yes they are great protectors and warn the hens of danger, they also find food and call the hens over to eat it. The only thing is if you do get a rooster it would pay to get more hens otherwise the two current ones might get too much love.
      He will need more hens.

  • @mikegrier2829
    @mikegrier2829 Před 4 měsíci +44

    I find myself being a bit more mindful of my movements after watching. Even very simple things like making coffee. Somehow watching slows everything down a bit. I feel more in touch with my life, not hurrying through and missing out on what is actually happening. It’s wonderful. Such a gift.

    • @mememasteryoda7699
      @mememasteryoda7699 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Yes so true, after every Video I kinda glide through the next hour of life and everything is so much slower and nicer

  • @erhardt1477
    @erhardt1477 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Well…
    To be honest, the thing that amazes ME the most is, that your little Jimny is still goin strong.
    Pulling the other car from a neighbor …
    Hauling stuff UP the mountain …
    Goin around Italy …
    And back and forth to the Netherlands 🇳🇱… after all these years … impressive really … 👍

  • @juliafox7904
    @juliafox7904 Před 4 měsíci +123

    In this mad world, it’s great to have you back Martijin, peacefully sharing your lifestyle and progress once more. Love from England Feb 4, 2024.

  • @dougburgoyne2418
    @dougburgoyne2418 Před 4 měsíci +113

    Mixing epoxy with sawdust from your flooring material will give you thicker paste consistancy that won't drip...plus you can do in 1 step and it will look just like your surrounding wood. Typical in boat repair and building. Welcome back! My wife and I always have our Sunday coffee with you!

    • @BrendaWilsonmosaicmaster
      @BrendaWilsonmosaicmaster Před 4 měsíci +7

      I'll second that...I'm a resin artist but that's what I would have done.

    • @Kathikas1
      @Kathikas1 Před 4 měsíci +2

      The issue there is that the colour of the patch is permanently locked in - so any stain or colouring applied subsequently to the surrounding floor area may not match. DAMHIK

    • @bryanholden6487
      @bryanholden6487 Před 4 měsíci +3

      I'll vote for that, it's what I do in my wood turning 😄

    • @amyblueskyirl16
      @amyblueskyirl16 Před 4 měsíci +7

      Yes my thought as well: mix sawdust with epoxy, add stain to match, sand when dry, then clear epoxy layer, or just get some wood putty same color as stain and do same process

    • @sdqsdq6274
      @sdqsdq6274 Před 4 měsíci +2

      isnt that the superglue and baking soda theory , those quick fix video , lol

  • @judyholdsworth7096
    @judyholdsworth7096 Před 4 měsíci +65

    Millions of years of history are stored in the stones of your beautiful cabin. The shadows each one casts is a picture. Love it.🇦🇺

    • @antoniosyxgaba
      @antoniosyxgaba Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes . Good you're back.

    • @antoniosyxgaba
      @antoniosyxgaba Před 4 měsíci +1

      How did the chickens survived .The house is with enough food and heater? 4 weeks!

    • @antoniosyxgaba
      @antoniosyxgaba Před 4 měsíci +1

      How did the chickens survived .The house is with enough food and heater? 4 weeks!

    • @paulettehines906
      @paulettehines906 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Well come home Martinj we missed your posting

    • @davidiglesiasgomez7616
      @davidiglesiasgomez7616 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Johannes the neightbour took care.

  • @erneststevenson3872
    @erneststevenson3872 Před 4 měsíci +19

    There must be 10 thousand people who have missed you. We wish you well during the rest of this winter. 😃

  • @rmil4531
    @rmil4531 Před 4 měsíci +147

    You transfer your calmness to me as I watch your videos, I’ve an affiliation with your peace. Thank you for bringing me this, I appreciate it.❤️😊❤️

  • @johniesmith7672
    @johniesmith7672 Před 4 měsíci +73

    I am so glad you're back. I am disabled and I absolutely look forward to your videos. They help me More than I can Ever explain thank you so much for coming back. Can't wait to see what you have planned

    • @janicewood6779
      @janicewood6779 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Aww, your post made me sad… if you need to chat, I’m here x

  • @ingeromano5806
    @ingeromano5806 Před 4 měsíci +42

    Welcome back!! So glad everything survived your absence. I've only found you a few weeks ago and binge watched your videos for about a week 😊 I'm completely amazed with your talent, strength, patience, perseverance, and creativity. You are an amazing person. Thank you for sharing your life 🤗

  • @regenytarmovies
    @regenytarmovies Před 4 měsíci +9

    I watch every episode multiple times. There's a lot to learn from them about diligence, love of nature, and humility. If everyone were like you, the world would be a much better and more beautiful place.

  • @davidfuller5504
    @davidfuller5504 Před 4 měsíci +87

    From the mountains of New Mexico to the mountains of northern Italy I offer my humble and heartfelt thanks to you for the gift you give to people all around the world. I think I can face the year now. Be safe. Know how much joy you provide.

    • @lucymorgan8859
      @lucymorgan8859 Před 4 měsíci +10

      Beautiful way to put it, David... I am in wholehearted agreement!

    • @davidfuller5504
      @davidfuller5504 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Thanks Lucy. We are fortunate to have found this place to celebrate the efforts of our communal friend Martijn. I hope I spelled his name right.

    • @Lwof1025
      @Lwof1025 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Fellow New Mexican here. I agree with you 100%. Martijn is a treasure. I hope he never burns out on making the videos, but if he does, we've had the fortunate to share many beautiful moments with him through his creation. He's a very generous soul.

    • @davidfuller5504
      @davidfuller5504 Před 4 měsíci +5

      I hope Martijn sees this thread. I know there is too much for him to read all, but if you do, Martijn, know that if you need a rest sometime in the future there is a small apartment in Umbria that can be made available to you. Let me hear from you🤗.

    • @karinaraiss9041
      @karinaraiss9041 Před 4 měsíci +4

      From Florida, thanks for regaling us with more videos. I can hardly believe the chickens survived! Thanks to Johannes for checking on them!
      Look forward to the weekly videos!

  • @lifelearner47
    @lifelearner47 Před 4 měsíci +79

    Wonderful, now we have the enormous pleasure of both yours and Johannes' videos to watch each weekend. Such a lovely way to end a week and prepare for the next one.

  • @judepscatello5576
    @judepscatello5576 Před 4 měsíci +10

    February 5th 2024. I've been watching this since this has been on I believe. It has become part of my life I look forward to every Sunday when the new episode comes out. I sure did miss the month or so that he was gone and so glad to have him back excellent channel

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I just can't get over how beautiful your staircase turned out. It has by far the best looking stonework I've seen.❤

  • @cheriewilloughby8801
    @cheriewilloughby8801 Před 4 měsíci +61

    I love that the first thing you did was check on your chickens! I have missed the feeling of peace and tranquility that watching your life unfold brings me. I would have loved living in your mountain paradise. Thank you for the beautiful filming you do with each episode as well. Hope you had a wonderful holiday!

    • @kattihatt
      @kattihatt Před 4 měsíci +1

      The first thing was to put up the camera. Guess youre a bit gullible.

  • @mikecausey6693
    @mikecausey6693 Před 4 měsíci +84

    You're are one of the most brilliant, persistent, driven persons I have ever had the pleasure to watch. If the world had more people like yourself the world would be more AWSOME. ❤ from OH IO

    • @EnGammalAmazon
      @EnGammalAmazon Před 4 měsíci +4

      Mike, here is a quick thought for you. Consider that you would not be able to recognize that in Martijn if you did not have the same qualities in yourself.

    • @sheilahodson7040
      @sheilahodson7040 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Have you seen the video of "Jake and Nichole living off grid"? Same kind of people as Martijn. A couple living off grid on their compound in the Pacific NW. Started from nothing but dirt and trees and willpower.Now they have a beautiful handmade compound. Talk about the grit that these kind of people had.--like our forefathers did.

    • @mikecausey6693
      @mikecausey6693 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the compliment much appreciated.

    • @mikecausey6693
      @mikecausey6693 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I will look them up. Thanks for the suggestion. 👍

  • @stellaevans752
    @stellaevans752 Před 4 měsíci +28

    Hi mountain man, you have been missed, welcome home, 🫶 I love your videos, you look rested and your chickens look pleased to see you, time for DIY! now my Sundays look better 😃 much love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @consueloarroyo4169
    @consueloarroyo4169 Před 4 měsíci +18

    Seeing that you were back was like welcoming a dear friend. You were missed. It's good that you took a holiday, you work very hard. I was very happy to see the hens survived the winter. Welcome back. 😊

  • @pegsbarton6353
    @pegsbarton6353 Před 4 měsíci +80

    Welcome back Martijn, lovely to catch up with you and see you settling back in to your cabin. I was thrilled that your place feels like home to you now. I was worried that the comforts of your family home would lure you back to civilisation. I have really enjoyed getting to know Johannes in your absence, his voice is so restful and calming and though I'm not religious in any way, his view of the world seems to be so encompassing as to welcome everyone to just spend time with him. I will continue to support his channel as well as yours, and as I mentioned in the comments on his vlogs, I am just amazed at the chance of two very different, but very articulate, talented and creative men just happening to settle on the top of the same mountain. My thanks to you and Johannes for sharing your lives with us. Lovely to have you back with us.
    Please remember to press the 'like' button to promote Martijns channel on CZcams.😊

    • @kindlydude
      @kindlydude Před 4 měsíci +5

      I'm very "religious"... in that, I like to study many of the religions of the world, and believe Krishna, Buddha & Jesus are in the same 'league' & I enjoy learning about these traditions and others and try to apply these universal principles in my life... & I also enjoy and appreciate Johannes very much for his simple, honest, and straightforward but very mystical approach to life.

  • @tracyoconnor-mcgraw4952
    @tracyoconnor-mcgraw4952 Před 4 měsíci +116

    Welcome Back , we have missed you 🌻

  • @rlchick5774
    @rlchick5774 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It's so sweet how he checks on his chickens first

  • @raygreen3150
    @raygreen3150 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Great to see you back. Thanks for linking us with Johannes. We have enjoyed his 2023/12 month videos in your absence. Looking forward to more from him as well. I am enjoying his book on his Columban pilgrimage just now.

  • @g.wankel
    @g.wankel Před 4 měsíci +90

    Sundays are finally perfect again :)

  • @LancashirelassCan.
    @LancashirelassCan. Před 4 měsíci +113

    Good Morning from Canada. You have made my day Martin. So happy to see the chickens are safe. Welcome back !

    • @parvirdee9957
      @parvirdee9957 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Dito , another Canadian glad to see you are back. It is good to get away and come back reenergized.

    • @GeraldineTaylor-Cook
      @GeraldineTaylor-Cook Před 4 měsíci +2

      another Canadian here saying welcome back.

    • @aurelian6313
      @aurelian6313 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Watching from Vancouver.

    • @loiseldridge5701
      @loiseldridge5701 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Me too….watching from Vancouver

    • @R12390
      @R12390 Před 4 měsíci

      🇨🇦 BC.

  • @williamhill9432
    @williamhill9432 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Excited to have you back! I’m always glad when you and Father Johannes share a meal together. He seems like such a great Priest to have as your personal friend.

    • @kindlydude
      @kindlydude Před 4 měsíci

      Is Johannes a priest... or a monk? I thought he was a monk. I suppose one could be both. But I thought monks usually do not perform the mass... for the public anyway... could be wrong about that. I went to a college named St. Gregory's that was run by Benedictine monks and they 'said mass' in niches, but not at the main altar for the students... that was done by a priest.

  • @kathysmith9993
    @kathysmith9993 Před 4 měsíci +6

    10:58, now that’s a glorious picture to paint…Gods magnificent handiwork!

  • @user-ud3iw2il3g
    @user-ud3iw2il3g Před 4 měsíci +22

    Martijn,
    Johannes was brilliant during your absence and the only man who can fill your shoes.
    Welcome home.

  • @galabrov7016
    @galabrov7016 Před 4 měsíci +52

    ❤Thank you for sharing. The paradox is you are working hard while making video, and we are relaxing by watching it. Good luck, be healthy and stay in a brave mood! ❤

  • @nicolocapobianco3845
    @nicolocapobianco3845 Před 4 měsíci +12

    You promised to explain the plan this week but it is already being pushed to next week's video, glad to see the Italian way of life is getting to you 😅😉😊

  • @liamm5906
    @liamm5906 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Those night shots are absolutely stunning. I Can't believe how much detail there is.

  • @lumberzach3242
    @lumberzach3242 Před 4 měsíci +49

    After months of watching, I have finally caught up! It was bittersweet, because I really enjoyed spending entire days watching your progress, but now I am so excited to witness it alongside you! Now I will have the opportunity to exercise patience as I wait every week for the next wonderful update. Thank you Martijn, for giving me so much joy and peace

  • @kimstewart2344
    @kimstewart2344 Před 4 měsíci +63

    I think you have a spirit animal in you. You're happiest in nature. When I look at the mountains, and sky in your videos, it reminds me we all live in a majestic world. We're part of the sky and earth

    • @Kingdom_Focused
      @Kingdom_Focused Před 4 měsíci +3

      The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies above reveal His handiwork (Psalm 19:1)

    • @chazzsavis6706
      @chazzsavis6706 Před 4 měsíci +2

      God’s Creation is amazing.

  • @ForbiddenChocolate
    @ForbiddenChocolate Před 4 měsíci +5

    Welcome back, Martijn. Sundays weren't the same without a glimpse into your tranquil and beautiful world. You were missed.

  • @janmitchell641
    @janmitchell641 Před 4 měsíci +7

    I saw an upsetting tv drama this evening and realised that the antidote was Martijn’s peace inducing video; similarly, Johannes’s videos have been having the same effect, only with the added theological/philosophical themes (which I welcome). Thank you to both of you for the richness and beauty of what you share with us. Blessings.

  • @lisamacintyre506
    @lisamacintyre506 Před 4 měsíci +13

    I've never been so happy to, once again, watch someone sand a floor! Seriously though. As a retired archaeologist, your videos bring me back to that peace and connection with the earth that I always felt. It is the best hour of my week. Welcome back!

  • @almawebber
    @almawebber Před 4 měsíci +38

    SO glad you re back - but it's been so nice to watch Johannes vlogs and I now enjoy following him!!

  • @msseasailor5731
    @msseasailor5731 Před 4 měsíci +8

    you work so hard to keep the historic soul of your property alive it is so rare and beautiful!!

  • @rgw5830
    @rgw5830 Před 4 měsíci +12

    Nice to see you again. Love the outside lantern allowing you to move around safely and the beginning of a relaxing garden ambiance. Lamps and lighting make a house a home.

  • @MaxLifeNow
    @MaxLifeNow Před 4 měsíci +31

    Your words about feeling at home with the thoughts of balance are important. For me, your videos are part of that. I don't think I truly realized that until today's video. Thank you so much! I appreciate you more than you know.

  • @louiseclark7967
    @louiseclark7967 Před 4 měsíci +81

    Hello, Martijn! As you can see from the comments, we all missed our weekly peace and creativity therapy! So very glad you are home safe and sound, and looking forward to continuing projects! Hello, Johannes! Love the style of the outdoor light...and the lamp; those little details coming together! Take care, guys, and see you next time! 🥰❤🐔🐔

  • @huntakilla1234
    @huntakilla1234 Před 4 měsíci +6

    It's so great to have you back. We had Johannes to keep us company on his channel, but Sundays just weren't the same without you. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas & holiday. I appreciate the nearly hour-long episode. Groetjes uit Nederland. 👍

  • @scrappyddz
    @scrappyddz Před 4 měsíci +4

    Welcome back! And thank you for another video... I felt like I was going through withdrawal for a few weeks without these videos! They make a lovely escape for people like me trapped in the rat race.

  • @R-Texas
    @R-Texas Před 4 měsíci +43

    Now that I’ve watched your video I realize how much I’ve missed you! Your chicken greeting was sweet, the white one had a few things to say to you, and I agree, they have grown.
    When you unpacked your paintings I found my head twisting and turning to see them. 😄 I wondered if the paintings of people were of you and your brothers…..Was glad they made it through baggage handling!
    Your sunrise walk was breathtaking! That was an amazing view, so many colors and they slowly evolved.
    I like your choices of finishing touches. The LED kitchen light installation spot on! You put your Martijn ideas to it and it was a clean, not too bright kitchen light. Those handles are perfect and the outdoor light fixture is true to your cabin look! Just beautiful! Your floor finished out so nice! I had a chuckle when you ran your finger through the dust on your stove. 😄
    It was nice to help the people stuck. Your Jimmy is perfect up there. It was a bit humorous and I know I shouldn’t have found it so when the neutral gear and brakes oversight happened, but I did.
    Your outro music was very nice and your hike was so pretty. I really liked the running water and nice small pool you went to. I love the sound of running water. In that nature setting it was magical. You said it all with “in balance, comfortable”. What more could a human want in this life?
    Can’t wait for next week! Take care!
    💚from Texas

  • @UTGARDER
    @UTGARDER Před 4 měsíci +67

    You not only have the technical skills and perseverance, but you had the vision to restore, beautify and make the place very livable. Chapeau, Martijn.

  • @peggyannenicholl7318
    @peggyannenicholl7318 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Johannes has a delightful voice and did very well, thank you for leaving it to him.

  • @nigelhunt4165
    @nigelhunt4165 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Fantastic to see you back again Martin, think half of Europe was wondering what had happened to you, love your videos man, N.

  • @susanhamilton1822
    @susanhamilton1822 Před 4 měsíci +31

    Sunday mornings are good again. So glad to have you back Martijn. I am sure everyone missed you as much as I did. You are very much loved and appreciated. Oh my Lord that floor is stunning! I'm hoping for a better look at those new paintings. The one with the figures looked very intriguing. :)

  • @AmanSingh-oq1xj
    @AmanSingh-oq1xj Před 4 měsíci +39

    Finally!!! Been waiting for what feels like forever!

  • @lindachenoweth9002
    @lindachenoweth9002 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Welcome back Martijn! You didn't miss a beat, right back to doing what you do best in making a home for yourself. And by the way, I hope you show us what you've done with your new paintings. Incorporating your 'Help' is a great idea!

  • @cillaa5204
    @cillaa5204 Před 4 měsíci +4

    If I were 40 years younger I would have like to come and live with you in that BEAUTIFUL place!!❤❤

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 Před 4 měsíci +18

    WELCOME HOME MARTIJN. I BEEN WAITING TO SEE WHEN YOU RETURN. EXCELLENT TASKS INDOOR FOR WINTER. WHAT A MORNING SUNRISE IN THE INTRO MINUTES, WOW!!!! I ALWAYS IMAGINE BEING THERE IN REAL LIFE, AND HOW BLESSED THOSE ALPS MUST BE. ENJOY THE LATE WINTER SUNNY DAYS. ITS BEEN SUNNY AND COLD IN IDAHO, SNOW MELTED ALREADY. GOD BLESS🤙🤙👍👍🙏🙏🏔🏔🏔🏔🌞🌞

  • @LaVikinga108
    @LaVikinga108 Před 4 měsíci +7

    So glad you chose the linseed oil for the floor, it's beautiful!!

  • @ednahawkesworth7551
    @ednahawkesworth7551 Před 4 měsíci +10

    It’s great to see you back Martyn. Those views at the beginning were spectacular. You certainly looked at peace at the end. Welcome back 🤩

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Watching the fire is so much better than watching TV or any technology

  • @tracey2156
    @tracey2156 Před 4 měsíci +14

    Martijn, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I was so excited when I woke up this morning and saw you were back posting after your holiday. My cat also loves when you show the chickens, I was watching this video on my tv and as soon as he heard the chickens, he perked up and started watching the screen. So he loves your videos as well. Hope you have a wonderful week.

  • @nancywhite1439
    @nancywhite1439 Před 4 měsíci +18

    Had a feeling as the sun rose today that you would be back….& so it is, gracing us with the beginnings of the promise of spring…the snow melt, the fire started, the white chicken renewed, sanding & working on the floor finishes….fresh, new & revived. Thank you Martijn & welcome home.

  • @SoozTalkWorthTelling
    @SoozTalkWorthTelling Před 4 měsíci +9

    My most favorite shot ever, your wide angle night sky over your welcoming back home🙂

  • @susanadams-wauro6716
    @susanadams-wauro6716 Před 4 měsíci +9

    So happy that you have returned! It was delightful to see "the girls" looking hale and hearty. That sunrise was off the charts. Community is strong when you heed the call to aid others. Well done on the car rescue!. Good to see Johannes too...sitting in the sunshine having a meal together ....divine. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @horstbrock5819
    @horstbrock5819 Před 4 měsíci +25

    Hello Martijn,
    I am very happy that you are happy and satisfied back in your paradise. But also for myself, to be able to accompany you again every week. Because I am very interested in everything that you are so enthusiastically changing about your refuge in the mountains, step by step, with great perseverance and great attention to detail.
    So I send you my warmest regards -
    but also to your helpful friend Johannes, whose philosophy of life on the south side there also commands the greatest admiration.
    Horst (D)

  • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
    @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Mountain communities tend to be like family.. OFF TOPIC: I almost cried when you answered that rescue call. That means they see you as a genuine neighbor. Priceless.

  • @livingstone6275
    @livingstone6275 Před 4 měsíci +3

    You caused me to fall in love with the Italian Alps, and restoring a hundreds years old cottage

  • @aliceskewthorpe8991
    @aliceskewthorpe8991 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Great to have you back...
    The peace and serenity of those closing landscapes says it all...
    ❤ your videos!

  • @DCL26
    @DCL26 Před 4 měsíci +33

    Welcome Home, Martijn! Whitey is looking very well, and she was overjoyed to see you again along with the other Beautiful Chick. Thank you, Johnnannes and the other person mentioned for taking good care of things while Martijn was away. Looking forward to new extraordinary videos. Thanks, Everyone ❤😊

  • @BarbaraJCH
    @BarbaraJCH Před 4 měsíci +14

    What a pleasant surprise to find you have returned and are posting again. I missed you so much. Sunday mornings, I get up looking forward to your wonderful videos. You bring me peace and set the tone for my day. I am so glad you could have a nice long holiday and relax from work at your home. Welcome back...you were missed.

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You've got to know that valley well enough that it feels like home, you look totally at ease, in your element. Amazing video, thank you for sharing.👍

  • @johntitley2928
    @johntitley2928 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Sundays just havnt been the same without you, its so nice having you back with our dose of beauty and calmness.
    Hopefully the place will move along fast now as most of the big building jobs are done and its down to the finer things that make it a home.
    Keep up the amazing quality of work that youve done so far and cant wait to see whst 2024 brings for you.

  • @vojtechnovak5743
    @vojtechnovak5743 Před 4 měsíci +30

    Ohh How I missed this Sunday portion of calmness and beautiful views of nature and work!

  • @babzblu
    @babzblu Před 4 měsíci +36

    How lovely to see you and the chickens. Welcome back Martijn.

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb3 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Welcome back. A milder winter so far. The chicks look healthy. Making the cabin homely. Finding a sense of balance, peacefulness, tranquility.

  • @P-CROZIER
    @P-CROZIER Před 4 měsíci +7

    Soo Great to See You Martijn and get back into Your way of Life, Great to see Johannes, Wonderful Scenery, Always Such Beauty in the Landscape surrounding You... Incredible Footage from the air, Such Magnificent Scenery, Thank You Martijn, So Wonderful to slot back into Your lovely Countryside.. And helping those who need help, may You truly be Blessed... Australia - Paul

  • @jeffk7017
    @jeffk7017 Před 4 měsíci +13

    Welcome back Martijn. One thought from watching today’s video. You might consider putting a wood panel or a flat piece of stone behind the cooktop as a back splash. The splatter from cooking oil will stain your stone wall and it will be very hard to keep clean. Best of luck!

    • @broomstickgirl
      @broomstickgirl Před 2 měsíci

      This was suggested previously. Surprised he hasn't...

  • @uraniastern5755
    @uraniastern5755 Před 4 měsíci +32

    Chickens look good - she got a tail. I did not miss you but feel positive energy....it is good to see someone who does live a simple life in this strange world.

    • @startpage717
      @startpage717 Před 4 měsíci

      @@hasala12345 The Peace, Stress-free ability he carries in his Being. The rat race he is delivered from, the silence and beauty of the Land, and doing/building and designing a HOME to actually Reside in at little cost. The ability to Push when YOU want to push or sit on the edge of a cliff with the food you prepared or not. It is not glamorous, and there are challenges everywhere, But when you are doing things you Love, those are just minor inconveniences. So continue to just watch and Enjoy...☺

  • @lindasteller
    @lindasteller Před 4 měsíci +3

    I like the finish on the floor, but understand that you may want it lighter. It's nice to have you back. Sunday evenings weren't the same without your beautiful videos.

  • @AN-sk6ng
    @AN-sk6ng Před 4 měsíci +12

    So glad to have you back safe and sound! I was needing my Martijn FIX…. and as usual, you did not disappoint!! Hope you had an enjoyable time away. You certainly deserved it!!! Welcome home! 💕

  • @pmlm1571
    @pmlm1571 Před 4 měsíci +5

    The episode on Fr. Johannes' "tiny home" brought me to your channel, and you sent me back to him! I am so glad he took the opportunity to put together a limited series sharing his version of that secluded alpine life. He was there to help you with that stranded car too! He is something extraordinary. Thanks and Welcome back home, Martijn, and may all your projects prosper in God from Whom all blessings flow.

  • @rhodachandler4277
    @rhodachandler4277 Před 4 měsíci +10

    It's so weird but as I watched your car pull up I had the exact same feeling I would have seeing someone come home in person. Kinda choked up, full of joy and excitement. I missed you, the chickens missed you and like me, I know they are happy you are home. I watched as you unwound from your holiday and returned to perfect balance. I hope you enjoyed your time away but I know it must be great to be home. Happy new year! May it be filled with peace and beauty.

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Looks like the best television in the world, love the soft lighting against the stone, it's really beautiful.👍

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You know it's cold when the lighter needs to warm up first. Great to see your power and water held up. South Africa now has 1 2hr and 2 4hr power outages a day. That means it's off ten hours of twenty four daily. 👍❤

  • @danharris7685
    @danharris7685 Před 4 měsíci +20

    The scenery, story, music, ambiance. The mood is angelic, like watching a fish tank lowering my blood pressure for sure. Bravo!

  • @cynthiacarl6391
    @cynthiacarl6391 Před 4 měsíci +9

    So very glad you’re back! I have so enjoyed your story! The scenery and work is so amazing! And interesting. Love your painting hope you show it closer to thoroughly enjoy it.

  • @jennifercampbell7698
    @jennifercampbell7698 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Yes, welcome back! Enjoying your extra home comforts, the advancement of the floors and cupboards, seeing your chickens again who are looking fat and well, and love what I could see of your paintings. Can’t wait to hear your plans for the year next week. I look forward to my next fix of mountain life! 🥰

  • @jwozniak1
    @jwozniak1 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Yay! Martijn is home and Sundays can go back to normal! Welcome home, Martijn! We missed you!

  • @stefaniabonotto2304
    @stefaniabonotto2304 Před 4 měsíci +48

    Welcome back Martin

  • @steffibi8025
    @steffibi8025 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Schön zu sehen, dass das weiße Huhn wieder Federn hat 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @cincinnatusagain8969
    @cincinnatusagain8969 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Welcome back Martijn. Been counting the days. Monday afternoon with a cup of tea is Martijn Doolaard time. Thank you for your work.

  • @mayhem88
    @mayhem88 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is one of the best channels on CZcams