HURRICANE HITS OUR CABIN - WE CAN'T LEAVE 

We had totally different plans for this week but the weather had something else in mind. We went with the flow and brought you along for the storm… thank you all for sticking with us each week and tuning in for it all- we love our pack! Also #porter 👏🏽 Thanks again to Ritual for sponsoring this video! We love their vitamins because we are showing our bodies some love Remember to use my code 20VANWIVES for 20% off your first month! ritual.com/20VANWIVES

Porter is a super hero. He has such a great attitude. I know the girls pay him, but he always goes above and beyond. I’m so glad the four girls are all okay. Actually, they’re not only okay, they’re thriving, and have a renewed appreciation and sense of purpose for their journey. This was a beautiful video. Definitely one of my favorites!

In May 1953 my family arrived in southern Ontario! October 1954 Hurricane Hazel hit Toronto as an extratropical Category 1 storm! I was just shy of turning 7! I have memories of looking out at the parking lot next to our home! Since then I have many more memories of living through extreme weather! It is truly amazing to be able to look back in the immediate present afterwards. I've said it before! If you aren't a Canadian when you arrive, one year of Canadian extreme weather will make you one! It's what connects and brings us all together! Congratulations for surviving your first major storm! Peace

Porter put everyone else’s needs and safety before his own family!! Praying everyone is fine 💙

As a Texan living on the coast, I have been thru many terrifying hurricanes. I thought about you and I'm not surprised how well you are doing. Your hard work and lifestyle allows you to overcome so many challenges.

So happy to know that all four of you are safe. Props to Porter who came to help when you needed him.

Hi Ladies, So glad you are all OK and that your property had little damage. I am sorry that there are millions of people affected by this storm. My thoughts and prayers go out to them all. To all who read this please do your part and help those who you can!!! Even a small kindness go a LONG WAY!!!

Your appreciation of what you have is right on. I lost my wife of 30 years due to cancer this spring and now I am fully aware of how much cherishing the moment no matter what it has brung is really what matters. No matter how hard you hope, nothing lasts forever....but love...........

I was concerned about you guys in this storm. So glad you are safe!

You two did an awesome job preparing. Porter is an incredible worker and friend. I grew up in South Louisiana, I understand that eerie feeling outside before a big storm. I'm glad your property didn't see too much damage and all of the structures were intact. What an awful year for storms.

So pleased to hear you weren't badly hit by the storm. I was worried about you all. Stay safe. x

What a great guy Porter. Glad you all are safe.prayers to all affected by the hurricanes

So glad you guys are safe! Coming from someone who deals with tornadoes, I would think about making/buying storm shutters. They can help protect you from flying debris. ❤

This video is like an award-winning documentary - warm, inspiring, deep. I love Porter coming through every time, and your kind neighbors. Peace and thank you. Really enjoyed this one.

REALLY glad you came thru so well! Porter definitely deserved an MVP award. My son's family is living without power, working bathroom, running water etc outside Ft. Myers, Florida right now, thanks to hurricane Ian. Gotta respect the power of nature. Prayers for Canada!

Given that Porter and his family were working to help others prepare for the weather, I'd love some info on how he, his family and their business survived. Glad you're all okay and that you're hurricane certified roofers :)

So happy to hear you girls are ok!!!! I can’t imagine how you girls felt being in the woods alone, in the hurricane. Yes, your girls are great roofers!!! So glad the hurricane did not do devastation to your property or spirit!! We were dealing with Hurricane Ian, high strong wind bands and heavy rain on the southeast Florida coast. We, like you, are Blessed we did not have devastation, like other places have. Say a prayer for those who lost so much! ✅✅✅✅✅🥰

I'm so sorry about the hurricane in Canada, and glad you both are safe! It hit Florida and practically demolished it! Aas well as South Carolina! My thoughts and prayers are with everyone that has been affected. 🙏💞

There is nothing like being able to persevere on your own. I've been a one woman show most of my life, doing what had to be done because there was no one else to do it. Keep empowering yourselves with knowledge and the confidence that comes from experience. There is always a first time for everything. Love you, Pack!

Prayers to those who have been affected by the hurricane. Glad you are safe and sound. God bless.

I am so glad you are both okay. I could see the anxiety in Crystal's eyes before the storm hit, and the palpable relief you both were feeling after the storm had passed. Kudos to your level of preparedness. We could all take a lesson from both of you. Be well and see you next Sunday.

Thank God you four are alright. I've been in Florida during a hurricane and it was awful. The forest was your saving grace and the clearing you did. Being off grid as well as not living on the coast are a blessing. Porter, you are a Saint. Stay safe girls. Much love ❤️ from Brampton.

So happy you girls are so willing to work so hard to live your life style. Good job. Prayers for everyone affected by the hurricanes

We lived for 20+ years in Florida so we know how scary and destructive hurricanes can be. Fiona was a bad one so very happy you were not negatively impacted. Count your blessings. Now we have terrible devastation to the southwest of Florida. Although we no longer live in Florida we have many friends and family so we are heartbroken for them. Love your videos.😍

Glad that you made it through the storm safely. Much love to you all.

I'm in the UK and the first people I thought about when I heard the storm was going up into East Canada was you two and I know I'm not the only one. That is the measure of how appreciated you are! Take care and keep up the good work!

So glad your planning and preparing set you up for this!! Sending love to anyone affected by recent hurricanes!! 🙏🏻

So glad you’re okay and with minimal damage! This was a fantastic video! Excellent storytelling, you ladies are amazing and Porter is a superhero! Thanks for sharing!!! ❤

So glad you were safe after the hurricane Fiona. I am from Puerto Rico and no stranger to hurricane. Here there are still people without water or electricity after more than a week since the hurricane hit as only a category one hurricane.

I am glad you are safe. Being prepared keeps you mentally strong. I am so proud of both of you. Not only did you take care of yourselves, you have helped so many by sharing.

I am so glad you didn't have any major damage and that everyone is safe! Praying that everyone in your area is okay and that everyone can repair the damage that occurred.

I feel like you two are going to be a support for your families as the world continues down our current path. I'm so impressed with both of you and everything you have accomplished!! Be strong and carry on! I look forward to seeing your adventure continue this winter.

LETS GET AS MANY LIKES ON THIS AS WE CAN- OR COMMENTS TO SHOW PORTER HE'S THE MVP 🥳 This one's for Porter- if your reading these comments thanks for being a true east coastener and going about and beyond to help these ladies. You truly are the MVP. Wish there was more of a way we could all say thanks but likes and comments are all we got 🙂

So thankful that you weathered the storm with flying colors❤🙌😎 You both are so strong, so grounded and SO organized! All your hard work in setting up your homestead and preparing your land (in advance of any threat) paid off a thousand times in the hurricane👏👏👏 You are role models for conscious living❤❤❤❤ Stay safe, be well and see ya next time👋👋👋

Pro tip, bury tomato stems as deep as you can so they create more roots and allow for a better yield

Good to hear that both Jaz and Crystal are both safe from the hurricane. Love to see both of you in all your videos. Jaz you are always happy and joyful and Crystal is a natural beauty.

I’m so glad Mother Nature was kind to all in your neck of the woods. Prayers going out to all who have been hurt by both Fiona and Ian.🙏💗

Glad you two are safe, great job on preparing

You young ladies are amazing. Glad you are both okay. It's nice to know that your neighbors and friends are so kind and helpful.

Glad you’re ok ladies and not too much damage around the cabin, my heart goes out to those not so lucky 🌈🙂🐶🐶

Thank you for shedding light on Puerto Rico! As a Puerto Rican in New York with 80 year old grandparents living on the island, PR often gets over looked in the US. So thank you for bridging communities! We are in this together. Blessings. 🤍

I love what you are doing. This episode sums up what being self sufficient is all about. Great job you 4 (can't leave out Bella and Izzy).

This is such a haunting and beautiful vlog. I'm so glad you guys were safe! It's so sweet seeing members of the community take care of one another 💚

I was concerned about you guys in this storm. So glad you are safe! Porter is a super hero. He has such a great attitude.

I’m so glad you guys are ok and that there was no problems. And yes, the roof didn’t fly away. From Texas with Love

Glad you two made it through without a scratch! Way to pull through Porter!

We all need a friend like Porter 🫶 What a good guy. Glad you are okay. Must've been pretty frightening in a little wooden house in the middle of nowhere. Always lovely to see communities come together in times of need & look out for each other. A nice reminder of the good in this crazy world.

There’s nothing better than being well prepared, and you two crushed it!👏👏👏🙏🏼

There is a community in Florida that is 100% solar and no one lost power and they had minimal storm damage. When you go solar, it’ll be another relief for you. Blessings!

Really very proud of you Ladies and extremely relieved the four of you weathered Fiona. Porter is such an awesome fellow , sure am glad that someone like him is around to lend you a helping hand with some of the projects. Sending positive energy and prayers to all who have been affected by the storm. Catch ya on the flip side .. 🐾🐾 Paws Up 🐾🐾 .. Cheers.

Very happy to hear you weathered the storm so well. On a side note... take the tree that fell, and put it on top of the tarps. Its green so its heavy and won't blow away, and it will need time to season anyway, so its a good way to keep everything safe and dry under the tarp

So happy to hear and see that you two and the fur children are safe and sound. Thank you to Tyler & Todd for checking up on you. Stay safe, Hugs from Australia.

Those trees can be a blessing or a curse. They proved to be your good luck. So many people got wiped out, especially in Florida with H'Ian. Makes me feel really fortunate to be living in Montana.

IVE been waiting since 6:30 pacific time! I hope yall are okay! sending good vibes! I just bought my first van because of you lovely ladies

We live on a gulf island in BC and have tons of power outages here, so although we're technically "on grid" for electrical/phone/internet, we also have solar battery packs for our phones/computers, woodstove for heat, water cisterns and a berkey for clean water, headlamps, and always keep our 72 hour emergency packs updated and our pantry full. We also never let our car gas tank get below half. Doesn't hurt to be prepared, especially knowing we are long over due for a big earthquake here.

I was really worried about you two and Tyler and Todd. I'm so glad you were able to weather the storm (no pun intended) relatively unscathed. The damage is some of the areas is absolutely devastating and heartbreaking to see. Glad you're both (plus the furry kids) are okay.

How nice of your neighbors to come and check on you , i am glad you are ok and did not have too much damage.

Glad you guys are ok. Sending love and light to all affected by this ❤️🙏🤗

Porter is just about the sweetest thing everrrrr!!! Amazing example of preparedness and teamwork. We should all be so blessed to find partners we are in sync with, so many amazing things accomplished! So glad you're safe!!

I’m so glad that the 4 of you are doing good ! ❤

Glad you guys came through ok. As for Porter, well what a legend he is.

Nice to see you all held up friends! Your construction skills have paid off. Everything looks secure. Glad to see you guys are safe and not too much damage

The good spirits of the forest protect you , the trees covered you, bless and thanks nature, love from Costa Rica ❤️❤️

I'm really happy that you girls (and the dogs) are ok and safe. What a great video, thank you for sharing this traumatic experience with us. Two thumbs way way up for this video!

To help the generator last longer, make sure you use the highest grade available. The high grade gas has lower ethanol. Ethanol will plug up generators and other small engines.

What a relief! Glad you all did so well. And super glad that tree didn't hit the greenhouse! What a great reminder that winter is coming and the inside of the cabin is your life in winter! Ty for taking us on your journey :)

Glad to hear/see that you managed to weather the storm with minimal issues.

So glad my fav duo is safe! Thanks for keeping us updated!!💕

You have no idea how hard I have been praying for your safety. I thank the Gods you are doing well. May you be blessed always. Big Bear Hugs from Arizona.

So happy that you didn't that much damage and you both and the puppies are safe and sound

You both got everything done in good order prior to Hurricane Fiona. I'm in North San Diego, mild weather most of the time, summer was insanely hot everywhere, but no huge storms. And this past week, Hurricane Ian slammed big chunks of Florida, 3 million were out of power at one point, 23.7 feet of flood/surge water in some areas. 1000's of permanent RV's , travel trailers, mobile homes which there are many, all underwater. Some folks have even lost their lives. 😯😥. Yet many areas didn't flood, but sustained high winds. It's a lot to comprehending. You two are in a good spot, the forest around you protected you 💖🌈💖🌈💖

We just made it through hurricane Ian here on the east coast of Central Florida!! So glad you girls made it through and had everything in order, as well as amazing friends like Porter to help you! I wouldn't have made it without my incredible neighbors, and of course my Jackery to get me through 48 hours without power! We got this girls! Prayers to you always! Edit: sustainable living for the WIN!!

Hi girls and puppy’s, so glad your both ok and not to much damage. Your friend and mine Rich.🙏🏻👌👍

So happy you ladies are safe. Much love. Coming all the way from Mississippi.🙏🏽💪🏾💞

I LOVE Porter. ❤. He is so kind, sweet, gentle …and cute 🥰. Please give him a hug for us for so generously helping you all out. He is one of the ‘good guys’. 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

That hurricane was super hairy and could have changed your lives in a terrible way. Thank goodness you guys and the dogs are okay. Great job preparing, and big shout outs to Porter. What a super hero. Seriously, you should get that guy a cape and a costume. He deservers so much more credit, Also shout out to the local community for looking out for one another. Your surrounded by good people, and it's inspiring to us all.

It's funny. I've been through a few hurricanes, and whenever you come through all right, you think "Whew, we go lucky this time. It could have been so much worse!" But you tend to gloss over the fact that the REASON you came through so light was because you worked so hard to be ready for it! I imagine all your year round neighbors prepare just as hard, but can you imagine how you would have fared if this hurricane hit when you had only been at your cabin for a month or so? The difference is YOU TWO! It's your hard work and your spirit. So I'm glad you came through this so easily, but don't forget to give yourselves credit for doing your part very well and being ready for it.

Am glad that you are all okay and made it through safely. Also a big shoutout for the way this video was editted. Very well done.

The shutter idea another viewer had is a good idea - they can be very practical and decorative at the same time. I’d love to see a better lock on your front door. Also, maybe take another look around at your surrounding trees that may have potential to hit any of your structures. So glad both of you and the puppies are safe!

I was hoping you guys made it through. We just finished up with our slap of hurricane Ian in NC. Hoping the Floridians watching made it through okay!

Only half way through video, but I am so proud of you ladies. No panic and no rushing around doing nothing. I have a friend sho lives in Florida and with Fiona and Ian hitting, she just froze in place. She had to be picked up and carried out to another of her friends' truck and evacuate. Again, as part of those who care for you two, pus the dogs, I want to say how impressed I am.

So glad you are ok!! You are both so badass!! Be safe.

So happy y’all made it ok. Living in Texas my whole life on the coast has taught me to never take water for granted, it can kill and destroy any and everything, but it can be beautiful too. I live in the desert of west Texas now and miss the rain dearly and wish a storm would come through the other side of the states so we could get some rain from it, but that rarely happens. Stay safe and enjoy your green landscape.

So glad you’re safe. Sending healing to everyone affected by Fiona and Ian.

I'm so glad that you ladies did so well and only your firewood got soaked, which can be replaced. It's great that your shed arrived in time to store all your louse items in it. I hope Tyler and Tod were fortunate, as well.

Big relief to see all of you are fine. Heart-warming to see how you & your neighbors check on and help one another. And, Porter is still a total rockstar!!!!

I'm in Florida former Texan I've been through multiple Hurricanes, you'll be fine. Remember Hurricane Season isn't finished until late November sometimes first 2 weeks of December. Always have a food pantry stocked with food, water, batteries, Emergency Radio, Walkie Talkies or CB Radio, toiletries, medications, gas tanks full on Vehicle and extra gas tanks. . Plenty of wood for heat or cooking. Flashlights are necessary, dog food. Make sure any flying objects are anchored down. Trampoline needs to be put away or it'll fly away and get destroyed. Board up windows if wind is too strong that you can have flying branches or debris hit your windows. Good Luck and be safe. We just went through Hurricane Ian here in Florida. We're ok. I'm near the Jacksonville area got lots of rain and strong winds but not as bad as Southern Florida. Always be prepared for Hurricanes and Freeze's during Winter. Lots of love from Florida.

My husband and I lived through Hurricane Katrina, our city home in New Orleans has minimal damage thank goodness but we completely lost our vacation home on Lake Pontchartrain and 3 cars. Suggestion: shutters for your windows and a retractable cover for the wood pile? Thank God you came through so well, Tyler and Todd, what a clean up for them 👍🌈🌈❤️🌈🌈❤️🌈🌈❤️🌈🌈❤️🌈🌈❤️🌈

We were down that way during Hurricane Fiona, near Pictou in a rented 30 foot mobile home for a vacation. It was a bad as you showed, but everyone pulled together and we all made it work. Community, even among strangers, is a powerful thing.

Ladies, you are heroic! As a former Texan, I've lived through Severe Thunderstorms, Tornados, a couple of Hurricanes, a direct hit from a lightning strike to my house, a Blizzard and a dust storm. The Lightning Strike wiped out ALL of my Electronics and my computers. (Thank God I had an external hard drive with all my content completely unplugged and on a shelf in the closet.) Fortunately, I was insured and everything was replaced. Live strong and free.

Ladies, some experience: add some tiedowns around where your outdoor things live: the hot tub, the gas grill, etc. Then at the next storm, you can throw your covers on things and then back the covers up with something like a cargo net or similar, and fasten that down to the tiedowns with cam straps. A bit of extra anchorage for your lighter gadgets (goodbye, flying gas grill!) in addition to assuring that your covers stay put.

I live in Pictou County, and we have been wiped out by the storm up here. Huge swaths of people here still don’t have power after 10 days. We have so much tree loss, it is absolutely devastating. I love watching the videos you gals share with the world. Come up to Pictou County anytime for a visit. We’d love to have you (once all the roads have been cleared from the trees and power poles!)

I prayed for you girls during this storm. It would be devestating if I couldn’t watch you girls every Sunday morning. Glad all is good. God Bless.

I’m from Michigan and have a home in Ft Meyer Florida. Our home was flooded and ruined by Ian. Headed that way to recover any of our property that is not ruined. Happy I wasn’t there and that I am safe and happy you are safe as well . Hurricanes are to be feared for sure

I too recently (this summer )moved to Nova Scotia (cape Breton) from Ontario. Gave up my 20 year career for a better life. I too never experienced a hurricane. Watching your video totally put me back 2 weeks ago. I too was stressed with the unknown. Like you guys lived in an area that was sheltered and not costal. Glad you all safe. Love the videos.

You two women are awesome. I've lived in Nova Scotia my whole life and have gone through many hurricanes and I can honestly say, you two prepared awesomely, bravo 👏

Such a beautiful, soulful journey through two beings having chosen a life of beauty and hard work risk it all in a hurricane of tremendous force.

So happy you’re safe. My brother lives in Virginia Beach and they got pounded on Friday because of hurricane Ian. I’m so sorry for all those that lost lives and homes❤

I live in Ponce, PR. south of the island. We got hit by Fiona with very high winds and about 25” of water. That was 2 weeks ago. I was without power nor water for about 20 days. Right there is little water pressure and the power comes and goes. It was terrible, not comparable to hurricane Maria in 2017 but lots of damage was done. The island is about 80-85% with power. The center, south and west were the main sectors impacted. Happy for you girls. Love following you and seeing how self sufficient you are. Un abrazo desde Ponce, Puerto Rico🤗

Being from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, was there until I was 21, I remember 2 hurricanes when I was growing up. I've seen the frequency of them pick up in Nova Scotia considerably over the last 15 years, and they aren't getting nicer. In a weird twist, now I live in Toronto. It's like we flipped places. And I want to go into an off grid life style as I'm finding I don't really like big cities as much as I used to. They are lifeless in many ways. I want to be challenged everyday still. Challenged to survive. Challenged to learn. Challenged to grow. An off grid life, from what I've seen, would do just that. I'm also sick and tired of giving everyone else my hard earned money and each year have nothing to show for the work and life I've lived. Seeing the both of you on your property back in my home province really makes me think the life you, Eamon and Bec, Max and Occy, Trent & Allie, Shawn James (My Self Reliance), are all living the lifestyle I want to have. I just have to get my wife here from the Philippines and show her that it can be a very great lifestyle to have. Unlike VanLifers, I spent a majority of my life in tour buses, planes, trains, touring the world working, and in a way there are a lot of similarities between VanLife and Off Grid Living and Touring as a Stage and Instrument Technician. Your modern version id=s the backwards of what I used to live for, and now at 51 I'm wanting the life you have and want to leave my old life behind and move on which is moving somewhat backwards to where I was, but atleast it feels like where I'm supposed to be. This might all sound like hurricane Fiona might have had a direct hit to my head, scrambling me up. But no, no hurricane to the head, hell, not even wind blowing what's left of my hair out. Just a longing for the freedom I recognize as being LIFE and LIVING FREELY. Thanks for an awesome windy video, look out for flying squirrels as Nova Scotia doesn't have any actual flying squirrels, and they are probably being lobbed at you, not flying to you, because of the hurricane. Keep Safe and Always Inspiring, Matt - Toronto, Canada