My 3 Biggest Influences to Get Into Self Sufficiency Ep5 S1

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This episode shows the 3 most influential things that got me into self-sufficiency and growing my own food on our small acreage homestead. Series playlist goo.gl/RaipxZ
This is the fifth episode in our growing food in small spaces series ( see Ep1 here • How to Build a Raised ... and Ep2 • Beneficial SMALL Anima... and Ep3 • How to Grow a Vegetabl... and #p4 • 3 Gardening Upcycling ... )
This episode and video series were created with the help of Creator Queensland (a QLD Govt and RU-vid initiative) and Griffith University.
The following student crew from LiveLabs helped create the "Growing Food in Small Spaces" series as part of their film course final assessment:
Scott Nolan - Director
Emma Adin - Unit Manager/2nd AD
Karlee Catalano - 1st AD
Sophie Cross - Camera
Phoebe Ireland - Data Wrangler
Tom Davison - Camera
Kenny Waterson - Sound Recordist
Hugo Hood - Production Assist
Patrick Mahon - Continuity
This series was certainly a great learning experience for me as well as being a fun project to help create - thanks to all who made this possible.
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Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland Australia about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). I started Self Sufficient Me in 2011 as a blog website project where I document and write about backyard food growing, self-sufficiency, and urban farming in general. I love sharing my foodie and DIY adventures online so come along with me and let's get into it! Cheers, Mark :)

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@Selfsufficientme 5 лет назад

G'day Everyone! Here's the series playlist link goo.gl/RaipxZ thanks for your support and feedback during this series release. Cheers :)

@sophrapsune 3 года назад

I’ve watched your channel for a long time, but hadn’t heard your whole story like that. Thanks for sharing & respect for all you’re doing. Regards, RASigs.

@McDowallManor 5 лет назад

Nice to see the history mate. I couldn't agree with your choices more.

@ReadySetBeau 5 лет назад

I loved seeing the old pics and hearing you share your stories with us. Some people think living the dream is having a big fancy house, cars, toys and a fat bank account.. I can’t wait to be self sufficient because that to me is living the dream. You inspire me more in every video 👍

@vink6163 5 лет назад

Couldn't agree more, self sufficiency is extremely fulfilling, it truly is living the dream.

@robotsnthat 4 года назад

LOL. A river full of grimacing Pongoes with SLRs above their heads, and there is Mark, grinning like a Cheshire Cat like he's living the dream. I think that says a lot about your character. Respect!

@yostralienne3123 5 лет назад

Thumb up full time dad!!! That's the 21st century men we want to see!!! Came here for the veggies, stayed for the inspiring story!! Thank you so much for sharing your passion and your resilience ♡♡♡

@mrs8792 5 лет назад

I have so much respect for you.

@Christodophilus 5 лет назад

We live 20 minutes from Toowoomba, so I know the route to Crow's Nest, you must have cycled. My cycling days in my teens, were spent exploring the back roads around Stanthrope, as we lived in The Summit. Limitless energy and places to go! Those were the days. You wouldn't recognise the road leaving Toowoomba, to Crow's Nest now. They've just installed the second Range crossing. It was great to read your story. Living in many country towns, inspired me to grow my own. Nearly all of my friends were farmers kids, and I got my first job employed, picking beans. Once I was walking through the stone-fruit orchard with my friend, just chatting about teenage life, and I said I was hungry. She picked a piece of fruit from the tree and said, help yourself. Well hello, mind blown! I knew she owned a farm. I knew we were walking in her family orchard. But food came out of the "store", surely? LOL. I'm glad I had those influences, growing up. Because food comes from the ground, silly! ;)

@tiffanybecker1591 5 лет назад

I absolutely loved this episode!!! I am a stay at home mom of 4 and I grow my own food because of my grandparents, my Husband’s financial load, the joy of raising it and of course as a healthy hobby. You continue to inspire!

@tiffanybecker1591 5 лет назад

And working with my Children in the garden, healthier food for them, etc...

@Selfsufficientme 5 лет назад

Awesome Tiffany! And thank you :)

@matthewtwright84 4 года назад

We made the decision before our second child was born in 2018 for me to stay home with the kids. My wife still works and I'm a home dad. This will be our first time gardening and I have found your videos so inspiring. And that enthusiasm I have developed for this upcoming growing season has rubbed off on the whole family and seeing my 3 year old daughter get excited about worms in the garden and heirloom tomatoes gives me a level of comfort and pride I'm sure you have also felt over the years. God bless you Mark. Keep up the good work.

@JianYZhong 2 года назад

Very inspiring, thank you for your tips and stories! Will give “self-sufficient” gardening a go on my balcony!

@graememellor8319 4 года назад

G'day Mark, Looks like you and I did Kapooka at the same time, Feb 87 34 Pl here...

@NicholeLynne28 5 лет назад

Love the insight into what makes you tick! I think you made a great choice. 👍

@jingcc0121 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your history and how to be self sufficient. Just got into gardening cuz of the pandemic and came across your videos. I’m going through your old stuff to learn as much as I can for this year’s garden. We planted last year and did ok, but for sure didn’t do it right. I want to do better this year. I applaud you and your wife! Well done and continued success!

@michaelainsworth4471 4 года назад

Thanks for this fifth video. I really like you're gardening videos, but this one is about you as a person. I've got mad respect for you. Thanks for sharing, and for being an awesome human being.

@oldskoolbez 5 лет назад

Hello Mark, I absolutely bloomin love your vids mate! They're so inspiring to me and they do make me chuckle. I'm from the UK and me and my lady love our food and have really got the bug for home growing now. We've recently built raised beds and have currently got beets, carrots, cauliflower, spring onions & loads of herbs on the go. Our growing conditions are a wee bit different (wetter/cold winters) to yours over in OZ, but your tips, guidance & practical knowledge are so helpful to keep me pushing on. It was such a pleasure to watch you talk about where it all started for you, and how life experiences come together at times..and you just know what's right. I too was very close to my grandad who fought in WW2 with the Navy, I have such beautiful memories of being in the garden with him growing fruit & veg (especially tons of taters!) while he told me stories, I learnt so much about life and to be a good person. I did make me a bit emotional thinking of that great man and those innocent times. Just wanted to share my thoughts with you. Keep up the awesome work you absolute dude!!

@OrionsAnvil 5 лет назад

Great to see your back story. I've been binging on your videos for a couple of weeks since I've found this channel. I actually started a raised bed garden in a few plastic tubs that cattle supplements come in from my in-laws farm last week. Hopefully it's just the beginning. Thanks for all the tips and sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm 👍

@danielkann4523 5 лет назад

Brilliant stuff Mark! I'm busy in the process of doing exactly what you have done having packed in my career in the Police and Government in UK and returned to my native South Africa. It's daunting but haven't felt so excited and passionate in years! Good on you mate. Great series

@becw5382 5 лет назад

Every time i start watching one of your videos i automatically click like before i start. Then two or three times throughout it i go back to click like and realise i already did 😀 if i could click more than once i would! Thank you, love the content you should do more small spaces vids they are great. it all is but i live in a small space lol thanks again

@tiffanybecker1591 5 лет назад

Same!!!

@ashv3594 4 года назад

I do this too. On every video

@dustysgarden2254 5 лет назад

Travel really widens your eyes! It’s wonderful that your experiences influenced you to become who you are today. Growing your own, and sharing your knowledge. ❤️❤️❤️

@marthathompson2012 3 года назад

Awesome story! Your kids are lucky to have you! I wish more parents would see the value in focusing on their children during those critical years, building relationships and bonds stronger! You can’t beat gardening together for health benefits!

@johnwysham9972 4 года назад

You are a lovely bloke Mark. So connected to family and the land, and with a genuine and modest demeanour. Your success was inevitable mate.

@Specops915 5 лет назад

I've been binge watching your videos for a little while now and this particular one is my favorite. I didn't know why I liked your videos so much until now. Having served in my country's armed forces I encountered similar situations like yourself that led me to self sufficiency. You've motivated me to start a garden of my own and I'll be implementing the knowledge I've gathered from your videos soon. I live in a desert, so it should be fun. G'day, Sir! And thank you for all of the great content.

@Tommygrl1327 4 года назад

I have been binge watching your videos! So helpful and encouraging! Have just a window sill of herbs right now in my small apartment but hope to do more on my balcony soon. Love your personal story! Keep up the videos!

@Citystead 5 лет назад

Awesome my reason for trying to be more self suffient is for family too. Great video loved all your reasons.

@jessicawilliam-py7qb 6 месяцев назад

Toowoomba crew! Really enjoy and appreciate your videos Mark. I'm only 28 but am hoping one day to have a garden and knowledge like yours. 😊

@christopherstrachan1398 3 года назад

Your life choices seem to have been inspired by a greater, spiritually rich guiding light. It’s no surprise to me that you are now reaping the fruits of those blessed decisions.

@TheHusbandTrophy 4 года назад

Another stay at home dad here. Glad you got to do it and love your advice. On a small neighborhood plot here and trying to maximize what I can grow. You are an inspiration.

@hotrodbob. 2 года назад

Thanks Mark, with the world changing so fast in a scary direction if you ask me, I think you and the information you are giving us just may be saving our lives. Thanks again, Bob

@PointofimpactTV 4 года назад

This was a really interesting video, I've been watching loads of your videos and pondering how you ended up in the great situation you're in. I've always been in to cooking, hunting and fishing and I'm just picking up growing my own stuff. Thanks for the great videos from the UK.

@paulotheurbanfarmer5982 4 года назад

Hey Mark I can't tell you just how much I really enjoyed that very personal story... your grandfather's farm looked awesome and really love your homestead...looks like you have some great things growing there. Similar to you my grandfather started an urban farm in the East end of London just after the war when it was rubble.... I was also inspired as a boy visiting my Greek family in Cyprus who were small scale self sufficient farmers....really love this way of life and the excitement of growing interesting things to eat. Thank you for creating such informative videos and regards...Paulo

@charismagalerapardillo3332 5 лет назад

Im contemplating on the same theme many years ago and your vlog is helping us out to take the first step forward. May it be grand or small, the aim is to be self sufficient one day at a time... Keep doing more vlogs. I'm a huge fan!

@sbayles 4 года назад

What a great story and how wonderful that you and your wife came to an agreement about the kids that worked for both of you.

@lindaluersen9810 3 года назад

Amazing story Mark. I love your dedication and passion for life and family. Thank you for sharing. It will now make your videos even more fascinating.

@mikeo1440 3 года назад

Hi Mate, l have been watching your videos for a few weeks now as l have taken up gardening to ‘relax” l now live in S.E.A, but for 14 years l was a grunt based in Sydney. I have small garden now all, n pots but the time l spend messing around with this each day really helps me a great deal......thanks for the great work that goes into your videos 🍻🍻

@hotrodbob. 2 года назад

I just found your channel 2 weeks ago and today I bought 2 large oval containers and spent the day preparing to start our own vegetable garden

@ambermullen8285 5 лет назад

Love this series!!! Hello from the Midwest US!!

@douglaslee8990 3 года назад

Been watching the videos for a while now and always enjoyed the positivity beaming from my screen. Its nice to finally know the background a little bit. Looking forward to the channel continuing to grow.

@wendelleg2002 5 лет назад

Aloha Mark, from Kekaha Hawaii! I have started a backyard garden this year, and your videos are really helpful. I am going to start growing turmeric and galangal soon alongside my ginger and lemongrass. Now all I need to find are Thai chile plants. Keep inspiring the gardeners out there!

@freetasman4271 5 лет назад

Great video Mark, when we see how happy and resourceful are the "poor" people in the 3rd world countries" there is no question that we on the "developed" countries are the ones guilty of the consumerism and materialism trap that spoil the planet and family life. You are giving and excellent education to your kids and in that education they learn what it is needed to be prepared in any economical event in the future. Thanks for sharing, cheers from down Hobart, Arthur.

@angelapapas1059 2 года назад

Our life was very similar. Hubby worked very hard. Seven days a week so I could stay home and raise our children. We both felt it was important for one of us to be here. So I grew food. All the food I could. And I learnt to sew, knit and crochet Now children are gone. Married with kids of their own and I still grow lots of food to share with them

@janesavage4733 4 года назад

Congrats on your life choices from young to now. You are a great influence for sure. Thank you for your advice and the videos have helped immensely. I won’t have anything as big as you do but for now in these tougher months I am doing my small part in being self sufficient for my family. Even my daughter is utilising her balcony to grow food. Being in the garden also helps with my depression and it’s amazingly how calm and satisfying it can be on your health. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

@lynnpurfield9430 5 лет назад

Love hearing the story of how you got here Mark, thank you for sharing. I wanted to grow veggies when I was a tiny little spudkin even though nobody in the family did that. Then came The Good Life on t.v and my desire grew as I saw the possibilities. I was given a little patch of ground but little assistance so it all failed. Now, I cannot go through a year without growing food :)

@soapsoilandsunshine3241 4 года назад

Great video Mark. I've been a subscriber for over a year now and never get sick of watching your videos. I often look at your arm and wonder what happened to it. Glad it's healed enough to allow you to live your dreams.

@clairebarzan3539 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your story Mark! It makes me feel like when I can have my small farm I’ll be ok! I don’t have to be a professional horticulturist to make things work.

@Selfsufficientme 5 лет назад

With vision, dedication and determination you can successfully follow just about any passion Claire! All the best working towards your goals 🙂👍

@Liz-in8lu 3 года назад

You are a wonderful human being and light for this world. Thank you so much for sharing yourself, knowledge and passion. Your energy comes through and is much appreciated. 🙏👌😊 From Virginia, USA

@tubbyzvimba1292 4 года назад

Thanks for all your great shows and advice Mark, I'm learning so much, they should make you Australian minister of agricultural, a fountain of knowledge, kids need to learn these things.

@dr.froghopper6711 5 лет назад

Very well done Mark!

@SheerasPlace 5 лет назад

You have become my Friend and my Mentor, I don't do everything the way you do it exactly, but that's okay. I learn a lot from you and I love your Vids because you are so genuine.. I wish you and your Family the best. I look forward to watching all your Videos.

@christophermelle5431 5 лет назад

Mark, your an absolute legend mate. I love your videos. Your my role model and my icon. Keep up the good work mate. Cheers!!!

@geckoserrar Год назад

Wow so cool to hear about the meals you ate in the Sahara and in Asia. It’s so human to eat the food that grows in your immediate surroundings, yet so many of us in the western world have become disconnected from that. Also saharaoui food is one of my favorites! So cool to hear you loved it too :)

@goinsvirginia 2 года назад

We Love you Mark Your on the right path As long as your happy. Never have to explain yourself. We get it. Keep up the great work.

@mundusfungus 5 лет назад

Thanks for your honesty on such a public platform! Appreciating your videos

@timehasbegun5828 5 лет назад

I have very much enjoyed your series! And you have an amazing story God bless and you've definitely inspired me

@JohnMartinez-sm1sk 5 лет назад

Great video, great story

@zacpa7869 5 лет назад

I was watching you pretend that there's a stoppage in your power tool and I wondered to myself that you must have had a military background, prob a rifleman as you were using the right "commands". You have been inspirational in my gardening journey thus far! Please keep up the good work!

@tedbaylor2622 4 года назад

honestly mark, you're just a legend

@shashakeeleh5468 5 лет назад

Way to go, Mark! I admire all you and family have done. What a beautiful property you have, and I know how hard you've worked to get it that way. Always look forward to your videos.

@senorjp21 5 лет назад

Hi, Mark. Thanks for sharing a little about yourself. Good on you for being such a great dad. A friend of mine has a similar story and I think it's great that men are becoming more involved with their kids. Thanks for the videos - not much directly applicable to my gardening 44 degrees North, but I learn lots of tricks from your channel. Cheers!

@peettee79 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this Mark. You are a beacon of light & love in this world.

@aussielady7539 4 года назад

Your awesome I’m glad I seen this clip, I subscribed a while ago but I didn’t know this side of you, this makes watching you more personal, like a mate from the pub.

@aaronsmith5864 5 лет назад

I dont know if this a compliment or not but there's something oddly captivating about watching someone deliver a really ernest and heartfelt story but presented as if the speaker learned the art of presenting from a 90's PowerPoint manual. But I do love the channel, mark reminds me of Ray Mears alot even down to the shorts and boots combo.

@quintalyurts8192 5 лет назад

A great video and mini-bio. I love your channel and your humility. It gives me motivation to progress my own ideas now that I've moved from the UK to Portugal. 👍

@unclebubbaknowseverything9143 2 года назад

Thank you for your service brother. The armed forces is a good life if you're single and without kids and a nightmare if you do. It pulls you away from everyone you love. I served in the Marine Corp and got out when the wife and I started raising a family. Mane reason was my daughter. The day she was born I watched her die twice.. She had a heart condition ( which she has grown out of now). I was gone on deployment for three months and when I returned she had forgotten who I was. That's why I transferred to the civilian life. You definitely made the right choice! Thank you for everything you teach us and keep pumping out the videos my friend! We'll keep watching... Semper Fi!!!

@juliemclean4818 4 года назад

Thanks for your videos and sharing your life and knowledge. Ive been so inspired. Now my husband retired we have built our own garden and using many of your ideas. Julie

@AllotmentGrowHow 5 лет назад

Great final video Mark, I really enjoyed learning a little more about you and the decisions you took to finally get where you are now. Awesome job dude. Cheers Adam

@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me 2 года назад

You are Providing for your family in a Very Important Way, plus...helping so many others learn how. 💕💕🇺🇸💕💕

@kim_858 2 года назад

I've just recently found your channel..Thanks for all you share with us. I am learning A Lot!! And I applaud you for being a stay at home dad!! 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌...☺️

@tarynsikes4053 4 года назад

Thank you for your thoughts. I am a stay at home mom and want to provide as well. I have started some with blue berries, blackberries, apples and elderberry. Along with an herb bed. It’s slow going but I’m working towards what you have done.

@ltlbnsgarden 5 лет назад

Oh friend, it was so nice to know about your grandparents and your time in the service. You guys definitely made the best choices. This is why I love your channel, from the first video I saw , you have always been an open book, and always giving your audience a one one connection . Big thumbs up friend 😊

@theheepjeep 5 лет назад

Just found your channel and I'm already 8 videos in. Really great information and your enthusiasm makes it very enjoyable.

@LoveMusic-pd5iz 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing how your past and your passions led you to what you are doing today.

@davidledoux1736 3 года назад

What an excellent message that really resonates with me, also. You just gained a new subscriber, my friend. I'm looking forward to spending some quality time catching up on your content. Have a great day!

@lindahipple4817 5 лет назад

G'day Mark! This series has been great! Amazing when we look back and see the positive influences others have had on our lives. My great-grandfather, my grandparents, and my parents were important in my life as well. God bless. 🍅🌶🍓🍊🍎🍍🍋👍

@anti-victimGenX 5 лет назад

I'm just so thankful for your "ton of lemons" vid! I'm similar to you with the trade off agreement thing. Except, we live in a suburban rental property & I'm a bit disabled, so can't work. I grow our veges all in pots, and it's only when I can move properly, that I can physically garden. Your vids help me make the most out of the time when I can be constructive because I don't usually have the time to dawdle through it, when I'm actually good to go. I've started a compost, albeit in a Ubeaut proper bin someone once bought & paid for, & left behind in their move... nevertheless I don't have to waste anything anymore. I'm in Vic, so I don't have the sublime temperatures that you can regularly garden by, but with a few tent pegs & a lightweight painters worksheet, add a couple of upended empty pots for height... BAM! Temporary greenhouse on the lawn. I've still had a go at some of the early germination of some seeds, that you'd get within two days, sowing straight in the soil haha!! My Grandfather is/was a WWII Vet. He was MY biggest influence. He used to tell me, "..work out what it is that you love to do, then figure out a way to get paid for it." Look at you go Mate! Keep bringing it to us please, for as long as you can. People like me, still have much to learn. You clearly, have much to teach. 👍👍👍❤❤❤

@clairegunn782 4 года назад

I LOVED hearing your story and I love all your videos! You are a hero!

@dietzypietzy 5 лет назад

You're an inspiration, Mark! Thank you for the great vids, and thank you for your service!

@MyFamilyGarden 5 лет назад

Really nice story, good stuff!

@happyfreeky 4 года назад

What a fascinating life you’ve lived. Thanks for sharing this story

@MegaMrsuperawesome 4 года назад

Man when I was a kid I use to ride my pushie from Toowoomba to crows nest, cycling down the range was the most terryfying part haha.

@sheznshane9757 5 лет назад

I have just found you on RU-vid, I love the videos that you have posted. I’m also from Toowoomba and now living in a big city. I have always had a love for gardening. Thank you for the gardening tips in small areas..

@michaelkaylor6770 5 лет назад

Thanks for the glimpse and real conversation. This series has been great and the ideas will help my family up here in the Great Northern land!

@mtngoatwtb 2 года назад

Thanks, Mark. We love your vids and your help and your passion!

@gingerlaw6340 4 года назад

You are a Rock Star! Thank you for this series and all your videos❣

@darrylrowley7547 5 лет назад

Thanks Mark for sharing your journey. Hey the other vids are excellent too. I have goto vids I watch. As In into metal detecting etc I have those I go to but in the garden it SSM and Gardening Australia. Keep up the great work.

@nicj6122 4 года назад

only just viewed this video mark and saw you got posted to wodonga! Living in albury myself I worked at the bandiana barracks as well as the latchford barracks for the last 6 years!

@berthayellowfinch5471 5 лет назад

You are doing the right thing. Absolutely. And you are really good at it, too.

@sarahcovell1169 3 года назад

loving your channel. nice to hear your backstory Mark

@spiritwardiaries 4 года назад

Was great to hear about your background!🙋‍♀️👍 Love your videos.

@Fazendinha_TAS 5 лет назад

Very nice Mark. It is always good to hear more about your life experiences and influences to your life style now. I identify myself in many ways to what you said so it’s good to get that as a reference. Thank you mate.

@lucas2411 5 лет назад

Beautiful transparency and honesty to go with a strong message that resonates with me strongly these days. Bravo and merry Christmas!

@sandradanforth8524 Год назад

Very proud of you and your choices. I have really enjoyed your presentations and information. Thank you. 😊

@ruppertb320 5 лет назад

Hooah! You are an inspiration! Thank you for your service!

@prestin6798 4 года назад

Awesome Video, thanks for sharing some of your past. Much love from Texas

@feltlikeitbydebs 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your passion. You are a great mentor in so many ways. I am inspired.

@barefootjipsey1504 2 года назад

Your a gem Mark. Thankyou for your Service Sir. .

@danrmetal 4 года назад

Well done mate! Great to hear your story! 😊 Giving me more inspiration.

@neilgordon9849 5 лет назад

Mark great video been watching you show for a couple months now. Looking forward to seeing more. Thank you for your insperation.

@tonymulreid6347 4 года назад

You’re an inspiration Mark, fair play to you.

@jimbentley9260 5 лет назад

Hey Mark, I also got into gardening because of my grandparents. I enjoy your videos very much - your corn video recently showed me what I was doing wrong, and I expect my corn will end up being much better this next year. :) I'll post a video and link to you next August with my results. Thanks!

@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325 3 года назад

A GREAT BACK STORY I THINK YOU MADE ALL THE RIGHT DECISIONS. I'M SURE THE BOYS WILL APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT THEY HAD THEIR DAD AT HOME TO TAKE CARE OF THEM AND TEACH THEM ABOUT LIFE. I WAS LUCKY THAT WAY TOO TO A POINT. DAD WORKED FROM 04:00TO 12:00 7 DAYS A WEEK BUT HAD A 30 DAYS VACATION EVERY YEAR. WE WOULD GO CAMPING, SEE GHOST TOWNS AND ALL KINDS OF GREAT STUFF. EVERY 2 OR 3 YEARS WE WOULD GO FROM CALIFORNIA TO INDIANA TO VISIT ALL OF OUR RELATIVES BECAUSE WE WERE THE ONLY ONES THAT LIVED IN CALIFORNIA. OUR EXTENDED FAMILY WERE JUST A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN WE WERE. LOL I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND TRY TO WATCH AS OFTEN AS I CAN. I ALSO TELL ALL OF MY FRIENDS BACK IN THE U.S. ABOUT YOU. HOPE SOME OF THEM SUBSCRIBE.