Why your channel came to my thread is an amazing mystery. Our lives couldn’t be any different, but your life has utterly amazed me. I just watch you in wonder of your complete grace as a human being while running a sheep farm. I’m in awe of your physical capabilities as well as feeling humbled at your ability to smile . . . Even through your tears. You are currently #1 on my Wonder Woman List. I’ll keep watching in admiration.
I know this is an older video, but I loved it so much I just had to thank you for posting this. I have found that the more open we are about mental health issues, the more we learn we are not alone. Depression (and all its relatives) can hit without warning or come on slow and steady do you don't even realize it's happening to you. I am so happy for you that you've been able to discover ways of reclaiming your life and yourself. A world without Sandy smiles would just be missing so much! I love your strength, your strong sense of self, your compassion and your amazing resilience!
Sandi, you remind me of my Mom. Not in age but in personal power. My Dad died when I was 7 and my Mom chose to keep the farm and run it herself. She could have sold it or have given it back to the bank but she didn’t. Because of that life choice and sacrifice she made I was able to grow up free with animals and the ability to roam the Prairie at my pleasure. It shaped who I am today, free, empowered and super successful, the master of my own life and helping others do the same. Keep going! Never quit, never give up, never give in! Blessings.
I’m subscribing not because I want to know about sheep farming, but because this woman is so strong and resilient, and real!! She needs a Rosie the Riveter tshirt !
Our laws changed in Canada when a western farming married couple split. When they went to court he hoped to get everything even though they both worked the farm. That all changed when it went to the highest court in Canada. Thanks to her, women have worth for all they do to contribute to the family. For that I am grateful as I'd be on government assistance today had this law not been forced to change. Proud of you and all you do to keep things running even through your not splitting up but are taking on the farm and all that goes with that. Thank you for sharing Sandy.
So now women get the farm and the man goes on government assistance, and you call that progress. Then the farm fails because the woman cannot keep her strength for that type of work as long as a man, and they are both on government assistance. So the man loses, the woman loses, and the taxpayer loses. Great solution!
@@robertsparling Long term thinking, in the form of multiple years in advance, is the province of man alone. They are the right now thinkers, so what can we expect when they currently have more authority under the law than men have, since 1974, despite claims to the contrary.
@@robertsparling Wow! When did you get so bitter? My heart goes out to you and I am so sorry that life has not been good to you. I am sending good thoughts your way.
This was the first of your videos that I watched. The title drew me in….why was this young woman suddenly farming on her own? Thanks for your wonderful videos during my knee injury/effing pandemic/ recovery/ still pandemic/back to “virtual” work/ still pandemic. Thank you so much Sandi, for your intelligence, humanity, art, being wife/mum/female/farmer and teaching us so much. You are amazing. The second lady PM? I’m waiting.
Im not sure why your channel was suggested but I have zero regrets at this point. I love baby animals and I find joy in the way you love on all those lambs. Keep working hard lady.
You guys are the hero’s of the free world. I am 44 years old now but worked 16 hours a day on my dad’s potato farm in the sixth grade. You are awesome.
That to me was one of the best videos I've watched in a very long time.. To see you two together and how much you love and care for each other is beautiful. Every marriage has its ups and downs but to get through them together and come out stronger says a lot about you both. And Sandi all one has to do is look in your eyes and you can see how much you love Mark. I'm not yet familiar with your pod cast as I've just discovered Sandi recently. But listening to you I can tell that you're a man with a purpose with a need to know and understand. So in time I hope to get caught up on you two. Sandi I think it was really sweet of Mark to list the people who can help you if you need it. Hope you have a safe and learning experience Mark, maybe I'll be able to find it and watch when you post something. In the meantime from an Older female in Oklahoma I admire the both of you and wish the best always Rusty
If they're trying to tell you they don't have room for you, ask them who's going to fill Tom Oar and his wife since they have left and moved to Florida????? Mmmm Still say THEY ARE THE FOOLS....WISH YOU AND FAMILY ALL THE BEST HOPE TO SEE YOU soon.
Congratulations on being awarded a Nuffield Scholarship a great personal honour. The really tough part is all the presentations that follow to spread the news, information and best practise! I know my comment is 5 months late but the pandemic will no doubt have caused many problems etc for you both.
I just started watching your channel. I don’t know why I’m watching your channel as I don’t know anything about sheep or farming at all. But I find you interesting and funny and intellectually stimulating so that’s why I’m gonna keep watching you.
For some reason, your show came on. I love your sheep business. I grew up with sheep business as a young child .I'm a Native American woman. We love sheep .Sheep is Life for us ...thank you...
So Bloomberg says that it doesn't take much gray matter to farm...watching this is amazing at how much work and knowledge is needed to put food on our table
Rosie Fyffe Amen! He’s an asshole. My dad farmed AM to evening 7 days a week. He had 5 kids to help but he worked so hard. I’d like to see bloom face do it for a week.
@@mickbxx it is a beautiful place, however tourists come over and think its crime free, its Not, ive picked up heaps of hitchhikers ( Girls only) and they all say, its safe to hitch hike, I go the extra mile and take them either to Their destination or a bus, and drill into Them that it's just as dangerous here to hitchhiker
I 4 years ago relocated to rural farming community in North America. I spent most of my life in a city. Your videos I am new to and I enjoy them. I really appreciate farmers that educate about farming. Thank You
Mark’s a handsome man 👨. Thanks to both of you for being so vulnerable and showing us how you are each other’s strength. I think you’re an inspiration for many other couples who are in business with each other.
Thank you for being courageous in talking about your mental health. As a Nurse Practitioner who works in Psychiatry I really admire people who are willing to discuss this. I am so immersed in the field of medicine and really know nothing about farming, so I have learned a lot watching your VLOGs. What tremendously hard work you do! I so appreciate it, because I really like lamb 😀
I absolutely love that you guys did a question and answer period together; hardly ever see you two in one area! You are blessed to have a mutually respectful marriage team! 💕
After all the hardships, you and Mark made it through and are still going strong. On the farming aspect, I wish ALL the farmers around here, would use that cover system for their gravity wagons. It sucks when you are driving behind one and having the windshield pelted by corn or soybeans, not to mention the big sugar beat trucks.
Got into your channel by chance,and I just love it,you are living the life so many of us would love to live,but this is the next best thing,it lifts my spirits watching your videos, you are so blessed,thank you.
'Tis insane vicarious pleasure you provide dear girl. The only problem farmers have is there are no replacements for your piece of the action. With computers and videos you CAN run connections house to b-aaa-hn (in Massachusetts there AAHH no R's!). It's one of those things you don't plan for, but when it happens ...it's ALWAYS too late! Farmers get sick too...sick or just laid up for a stretch. DO you have a plan?
Insomnia is no joke. I started having mental health issues during babyland as well and the worst (btwn anxiety, depression, insomnia etc) was insomnia by far. There was one night where we all had the stomach flu to the point that I had garbage cans set up in rooms because the kids were too little to make it to the toilet, and Scott and I were sick too........and I preferred THAT to my typical night of insomnia because I wasn’t alone all night for once. Messed up. So grateful that period of my life is over. Now we just reach back to help others who might also be suffering. 🤷♀️
I've said it before, but I have to say it again,Sandi has the most beautiful smile . She brightens the screen quite lovely. Good luck Mark on your trip. Hope it goes as you wish.
I’m so glad you take the time to show ALL the elements of farming. Taking care of the machines, planning the crops, caring for the land, harvesting, machine break downs, buying breeding stock, keeping the stock healthy, breeding, feeding, self vet work, working with a vet and other professionals to keep stock healthy. You have shown heartache and joy. You show that when a person goes to the store to buy food that it’s more than just picking a package up. Thank you!
Sharing your hardships and mental health challenges was great. Some people just hide their issues. You told everyone. You have a lot of challenges just with children and farming and you have made it through more and came out the other end. Thank you for sharing.
I love your gorgeous smile, your love of animals, your work ethic & your huge heart! I’m a 65 year old horsey lady , but I wish I was closer to you, I would ❤️❤️ to help you out.
I’ve been watching Sandi for a few months and I just sit in awe every single time! Such an amazingly hard working lady! She lives deeply! Her sheep and her family are so very blessed to have her! Please keep the videos coming! They’ve helped me through some hard times! I lost my precious momma to Covid-19 and a few short months later I lost my father in law and am dealing with some more serious family health issues. Blessings to sheepishly me and all its parts from Kentucky!!!
You guys are such a great couple, you look amazing together! I wish that I were closer and had the opportunity to know you personally. You may want to see about having some interns come for courses on sheep farming that provides hands on learning opportunities. I feel like that would help take any extra pressure you may have with Mark being gone plus its a really good way to network and meet new people in your specific farming area of interest as well as take away a little of the sadness of his absence. God bless and keep you all!
Love ur channel. Love ur beautiful smile and sheepish grin.love ur face when u show us one of ur many little lambs. I could never ever have been able to do the job u do! Also love ur dogs. I like how they know the routine how they entertain themselves and r not underfoot or bothersome. Much love and good wishes.
This is the 3rd video I watched by Sandi tonight. That's a lot of a lot of work tending to those sheep. Sandi has among the most radiant smiles 😃 that I have ever seen! And what a lovely couple she and Mark are. It's a blessing 🙏 to have seen these videos.
Awwwwwwww so complete. I can identify with the mental health issues, not fun at all but sounds like your husband was a great supporting factor. Not to many of us have that. Take care and God bless.
I enjoy following your life as a modern shepherd. It is so obvious how much you care for these animals. You are very honest, transparent and real about every aspect of the work and your life. The sounds of the wee lambs relax me, and watching them jump and leap brings a smile to my face.
I love that Mark left you with the babysitters list for repairs. I too had a marriage where my husband traveled and I had a similar list he was never gone for two months but a month anyway very thoughtful Mark good job
It was good to see you together. I am amazed at how open you both are. I am not that way and it always surprises me. I am looking forward to you reports from “down under” and to seeing what will break while you are gone and how Sandi will cope. I’d offer to help but Calif is a long ways to commute.
Fabulous Q&A! I've only sibscribed for a short time...a few months ago I found you! I love, love sheep! My dad raised a few, hobby-like, while I was growing up. Your channel has brought back so many memories of childhood. Sheep get out but can never find their way back in! 1 or 2 bottle babies every year who became "special." Shearing every year & mom always made lunch for the shearer to join us. Our basketball net was nailed to the barn in the courtyard area. Couldnt dribble the ball, but we had wild competition half-court games while sheep ate or lay inside their tiny little barn & watched us! Our ram was Bill, a really angry son-of-a-gun, who ptobably hated basketball! Dodging him could be a challenge! So happy I found your family, & I'm enjoying everything about it! Thank you!
I love how supportive your dog is lol. always right there with u. I loved how it looked like he or she guided you to drop the hay then seemed like he or she wanted to pull the wagon to help haha
How absolutely adorable you two are. I came across your Vlog when watching you help your sheep lamb. You are an amazing woman!! Stay strong.. Adelaide Australia here..
I love your channel, watching you run the farm is so amazing, you make it look so easy and I know it is not. I just want you to know how your videos make me understand how tough and wonderful farm life can be. Most of all appreciate farmers all around the world. Simply we need you! Thank you for taking us along with you on your daily chores and explain so many things you deal with every day. Also how kind and gentle you are with your sheep, they seem to know that too! Thank you.
Sadie I starting farming first time this year as a land owner I grow up on a farm but starting my own from scratch with 30acer so wish me well on my journey love ur videos about how you started and all the way up to now love what you do Sadie Brian from ireland 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Good Luck! I'm m praying for your success. My Great- great grandparents started with 25 acres in 1864 and did very well. It's hard work but very rewarding, some of my best memories is using the same equipment they did. We never got rich but we were never poor.( we pulled fish haul seines too)
Sandi I stumbled on you and your sheep. You are a strong woman and so much knowledge to share. I love how you share your ups and downs and how you tell others don't do it this way but try this. My Mom's sister's and their spouses were farmers they raised hogs, cows, and horses and chickens.. We used to go out and help when we could. My brother-in-law raised hogs. A lot of hard work. FARMERS ARE NOT PAID ENOUGH THEIR JOBS ARE 24/7. COME RAIN OR SHINE. SANDI YOU HAVE ME HOOKED ON YOU.
Hi, I love watching your channel. The lambing reminds me especially of when I was young and helped out on my aunties farm and it brings back happy memories. I can see that you work hard but I can tell you love doing what you do x 🐏🐄🐎
Sooo good to hear all the baaing in the morning. Been away from the farm for two weeks and have really missed hearing sheep. Can't wait to be done house and pet sitting this Sunday so I can good home to them. Thanks for your Vids Sandi👍
I found it interesting watching someone's eyes while they drive, from that camera perspective you can see just how many times the eyes focus on something and then onto something else. Subconsciously as well because its muscle memory at that point and he is listening to you and answering questions
That’s what you really need to have a successful, fulfilling life! I believe the Lord should be at the head and heart of the family - that helps things fall into place so much more easily. Having mutual respect, I think, is one of the best things you can have/feel for your spouse. If that’s not there, resentment grows. You are truly blessed!💗😇😍
Stay strong you two you will always be better together now!!! Safe travels Mark and Sandi life will get easier for you as we get older we get smarter......go figure. Hugs from Minnesota it's cold here 17 F and windy....
i watch a lot of your videos when i should be sleeping! Mainly at 2am in the morning! I love all of them. You show the long slog that farming is, not just the pretty things! I really felt the struggles in this video, but also the positivity! I was smiling throughout with how you both bounce off each other and it was lovely to see xx
Mark you have a safe trip Sandi's gona miss you years ago my husband was in the Navy he use to leave six months at a time I used to get lonely awful it was in the 70s so no contact he was on a destroyer escort big boat don't miss those days at all
Sandi, you and Mark rock. My wife and I love to be together. But, we also love our alone time. I support her as she does me. I watch you work in the barn and I don't know many men who work like you do. You are awesome. Like many of us in business, there are good times and some not so good but we manage and try to make lemonade out of the lemons. Good luck to both of you .🐑
I hope Mark enjoys his time here in Australia (hope you left all your layers back home!), learning as much as he can from our primary producers. Make sure you write your souvenir/snack list for when he’s coming home!
You guys are so cute together! I grew up on a farm and I miss it everyday. I am now disabled and I work hard to try to do a little bit of farming stuff in town. I hate town but it is a temporary thing to my mind. I’m working on getting the town stuff together for my children so I can go farm with my brother and sister on the family farm in a few years.
Has anyone told you lately how amazing you are? You are one of the hardest workers I have ever seen. And being a mother and a wife on top of it I don’t think you give yourself the credit you deserve. I have been going through watching your past videos and have been amazed how much of yourself you put into every thing you do. I know you are having a hard time with your husband gone hang in there and God Bless hope the days get easier for you.
Sandi Brock listening to you on your channel you seem like a true blue caring person. Also kinda what you see is what you get and I really like that I enjoy watching. Best Regards have you ever talked about how important it is not to cut corners and skimp to up your profits? Especially on feeding low quality better to feed good quality and less of it than a pool quality and more of it. At least what I have always found with my horses, goats and dogs. Thank you
Going it alone can be done. My husband left 3 1/2 years ago to find himself lol. My biggest challenge has been the power tools to learn. Equipment and livestock have never been a problem. My farm is not as large as yours here in Alberta Canada. Just remember to have faith in yourself. God bless
The message I just read from Anna Lynn could b my message..your compassion, knowledge and sense of humor keep me coming back...your videos can bring me to tears..keep on keepin on...you are one tough cookie!
Raising your self-awareness , esteem, and confidence doing it yourself, even though it’s very hard. Good to know so many are ready to lend a hand. Careful not to get too tired or worn out. You need to stay well for your family and the sheep. And for us too, as we all have gotten attached to you and your work through you vlogs. So much responsibility, but fun, valuable, and purposeful. Thank you!
Thank you for the heart. I enjoy your enthusiasm for your lambs. Your farm is so well organized. As I can observe you and Mark are truly dedicated to each other and the farm!!!!!🥰
Loved this keep it up. I am 55 been married to my hubby since I was 16. June 7th will be 39 years for us. I think talk about everything , never spend a large amount without talking about it first .......like over $100.00. Good luck.
Good morning, its nice to see you both together one place. I watch both channels. May the two months fly by. Blessings for both of you. Love that Mark made a babysitter list for you Sandi. Our house it's called 'JUST IN CASE' list
My 'just in case' list was 3 pages long, after uncle broke his back. Six weeks of farming, sheep herding, horses and dog care. I managed ok. Got minor zaps from electric fence until I figured out where h e double hockey sticks the shut off was. He is back running it full time now, but has 4-H kids that help during lambing time. Can't wait to see how Gallagher system is going help this spring. We bought a used one.
I enjoyed watching. I grew up on a farm in Montana and I miss it so much. I’m sure farming in Canada is somewhat different than in the states. Family lost the farm years ago due to economy. You have a new fan. 🤗
Absolutely one of the best real time, real life, instructional and inspirational channels available. I remain extremely impressed and appreciative. Well done once again.
No ma'am. Thank you. I grew up on a farm and I know what that "was" for me. I'm so appreciative of how past tense is remarkably alive through present day achievements. It's both humbling and invigorating all at once. My very best to you and your family. Go get'em!!
I don't know how I got here but I've seen quite a few of your videos now and enjoyed it very much. I love seeing real people in real life and was pleasantly surprised to find you are Canadian!! I live on the shore of Lake Huron near Goderich. Your work ethic is amazing (I could never do a sliver of what you do in a day) and I'm glad good people are raising sheep with a loving spirit. This is how farming is supposed to be!!
