The Struggle is Real, But Results may Vary 

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My dad was a self employed plumber. He dealt with the “It must be nice” crowd on occasion. He would tell me that a lot of folks would want what he had but few if any would want to go through what he did to get to where he was. Plumbing can be extremely disgusting 🤢

Prosperity is a virtue. This used to be widely agreed upon in this country. Now, success is demonized. Personally I think it comes from the obsession to make less of others to excuse one's own disappointment with oneself. Congratulations to you both.

This video is exactly what I needed to hear! I have heard for years “it must be nice”. I have been a small painting contractor in northern Michigan the last 15 years and in the trades for 17 years, I hear it so often and it’s almost a insult as if I did not work for everything. Nobody knows the hard work that goes on off the clock, the aches and pains it takes to be a continue even when you need a break. Being 35 years old and 17 years in, I’m just getting started and this video is much appreciated! Let’s tighten our boot laces and get back to work.

My experience with "it must be nice" always reminds me of the amount of work, perseverance, risk-taking, saving, scrimping, etc.that I had to go through to get where I am. Sure, there is some good fortune and luck involved on occasion, but even most of that was driven by putting myself in situations where they could happen. I have no time for anyone I meet that hits me with that line. Keep up the good work!

You have the right attitude. For years I heard my wife and I are “lucky “ but no one sees the sacrifice for all the years to achieve your place in the world. We continue to evolve our plan while the envious people are stuck in a rut of their own creation. I love how real you and your family are.

I’ve said since I first started watching your channel years ago how much I love you guys and your positive attitudes!!! I’m a recovery addict and this month on the 26th celebrating 25 years clean! So from my bottom to where I am now, I am blessed! Keep doing what your doing cause it’s great!!! My favorite saying is, “ those that judge don’t matter, those that matter don’t judge!” Love from Michigan City, Indiana! 🙏🏻💗👏👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Never feel the need to apologize for having success from your hard work and good decisions.

It has been my experience that the "Must be nice" crowd never learned to be thankful for what they do have. They live in a prison of envy and bitterness that they built for themself. Sadly they never learned that there is true freedom and power in being truly happy for someone else. I love this channel, keep doing what you love to do.

Melissa and Mike, all I can offer is a sincere "thank you" for continuing to inspire me. It's 2:11am in Cumberland County, North Carolina. And come sun-up, once again that Little Voice will be telling me, "Danny, God has given you another opportunity to do great things. Get up off your butt and Choose To Be Better Than You Were Yesterday...In All Things." Much love and gratitude for both of you being who you are and what you both share with me.

“The struggle is real the results will vary”. So true Mike. You folks are great. Nice to have positive wholesome uplifting videos to help us all. Thank you!!!

Your commentary is right on! Thanks for addressing "It must be nice". You've got what you have by hard work, planning ahead and adjusting when needed. Not sitting on the couch feeling sorry for yourself. Keep up the good work!

I can see how hard you guys work and can tell how down to earth you are. Everyone's situation is different, but hard with work you can get ahead. Have a great day!!

Must be nice to have such a strong work ethic ;) Congrats on what you’ve achieved. The content and progress continue to be great to watch

To the Morgan’s, I enjoyed watching your video/s. I’m in the process of revitalizing my old homestead in Western, PA. Your videos have been educational and helpful. Unfortunately, there will be some folks who are unhappy and take it out on others. We are all responsible for our own happiness. Fathers….yes.. we could use more…we all have a tuff story… we lost my father when I was young boy to a tragic accident. My brothers and I were blessed to have a mother who thought us to hold the line. I’m a service member of 30 years with several tours and feel blessed everyday to get up and get after it. I have no doubt it takes a plethora amount of work to make 30 minutes of footage. I love to see my fellow Appalachia Americans succeed. We all have endured the struggles of the surviving rust belt. God bless and continue to live this great life. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Tommy Guthrie

Mike, in my experience. the must be nice people are usually just jealous. Deep down they realize their short comings and lash out at others who have worked harder or used their resources better than they. We are both in almost the same situation. We have worked hard to get where we are in life and I will never apologize for the where I am in life. You talked how you have saved for the new building for years. That is how most people have to do it. You appreciate things a lot more when you work for them. If you get a sponsor I think that's great. Its a win for everyone. Nothing wrong with that. You have worked hard to get where you are. You should be proud. Thank you for speaking up and always doing the right thing. That doesn't happen much anymore. Just keep on being you and we'll be here watching.

Wow, this discussion really hits home. I could talk for hours about “The struggle is real”. I have mentored young boys and girls for over 13 yrs and over half of them are from single parent households. I’m not rich. I’m not poor. But my heart breaks for kids and adults that are so clueless on how lucky they are to be fortunate they are compared to others around them.

Well said guy’s! Me personally when I see people succeed it motivates me to do better in my own life. I love Dots pretzels! I did not know that it was a fairly new company. That is definitely the American dream. Awesome stories about these two people. Keep up the good work guys!

Remember Mike and Melissa it’s never a struggle when you love what your doing but the struggle is the unforeseen and unsuspecting issues keep doing what you love

I truly enjoy your channel! I have been watching your channel for 7 or 8 months now and this is the first time I've commented and you will probably not even see this one because it is an older video! THE STRUGGLE IS VERY REAL!!! You struggle is different than mine! The only difference is WHAT YOU DO WITH YOURS! If you have a problem with the way that I prosper with mine, try spending that time you are concerned about others taking care of yourself and that struggle you were blessed with. I have Parkinson's and not once have I felt "poor pitiful me" I am very thankful for your family and what you do! Good bless you! Everything you have is not worth it to me for the amount work you have to put into it on the backside to get it out! God Bless You Roger

I hope this is a positive comment. I subscribed some time back. I do not hit the thumbs up or comment very often since I have gotten lazy and watch you tube and your channel using the TV rather then the browser and computer. Sometimes I have not always had the time to watch and stay up, so I really liked the numbered shows but it now tells you the order in days or weeks, something about watching in order. I can only guess it is ingrained from TV watching starting in the 1960's. I appreciate all the things you have shown. Personally I have learned and gotten work to get stuff done ideas from it all. The elevated little mini cabin makes me think tree fort, it is a great fun idea. I enjoyed listening to building thoughts and seeing it being built. I liked the small wood storage shed building being constructed too. Then the big building that's not big enough now I am looking forward to future videos on its interior finishing. All the wood cutting, log yarding, earthworks I learn from. It is amazing to see how different just the soil is in PA compared to Hood Canal, WA, shale is rare. Glacial till, moraine and clay is what's under the top layer of dirt in my property location. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the hard work of making videos! Hang in there!

Mike and Melissa, I am always glad to watch your video`s as soon as I can after they have been posted. The part that I like the most about your video`s is the fact that "you are who you are" ! Your family is real! Keep up the hard work, Thanks!

That was a good one. I’m old school and started working as a kid and never stopped. Work ethics are a great thing. We have a wonderful life and our children and grandchildren have followed. What a blessing. Keep sharing your thoughts and insights. Jim and Judy in Texas.

More power to the two of you. You have worked hard for what you have. But more importantly you have worked SMART. I recently saw a picture of a blank sheet of paper and the caption was "This is a complete list of what your entitled to and what the world owes you". If everyone worked as hard as you do, they would be successful also. On a different note, Florida had a vehicle inspection program about 35 to 40 years ago. It lasted about 15 years or so. The State kept records as to the number of accidents that were caused by faulty equipment and after 15 years there was no meaningful reduction in accidents and they scrapped the program. That is the problem with many government programs, that have been on the books for years, but no one ever checks to see if they are still producing results.

Your family is blessed. You worked hard for what you have. God bless and keep up the good work. Mike and Melissa, You're both an inspiration

Love the channel Mike and Melissa. Always going to be folks jealous of those that do and get results. It all stems from love and faith and you guys have oodles. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks.

Good morning Morgan’s!! Great to see Supervisor Ty on the job!! Have a day! God blesses each of us in many ways. Your attitude determines how those blessings manifest themselves. You and Melissa are a great team and work hard together to make your life what it is. Enjoy your success and keep true to yourselves!

Mike and Mellisa, I totally agree! God blesses each of us in His own measure and to a degree which we each are ready to be responsible. My family and I feel truly blessed to watch how God has grown your channel. It is so awesome to be able to turn on a channel and know God is leading the content through your hearts. God bless from Idaho!!!

Mike and Melissa, I can appreciate some of the challenges you face as a RU-vid content provider offering your viewers a slice of life perspective on your outdoor pursuits and family life. One of my friends has experienced the growing pains, incredible time, and viewer demands that came with building his RU-vid channel to over 600k subs. It’s not easy to do while trying to raise a family and run a small business in a rural community. The green 👁 of envy from some viewers and also those in the community along with the noise created by those who are keyboard experts on everything can wear anybody down. Best advice… “To thy own selves be true and you do you”. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

So many times comments have been made about our “luck” and we have been blessed, but without 12 and 14 hour days working every day there would have been no “luck”. Thank God for America where we have the opportunity to be all we want and dream. The harder you work the more you accumulate if you make good choices. Greed and envy are evil taskmasters. Keep up the good work.

Everything I have in my life, I busted my behind to have, it is paid for which also includes my home. I have come a long way since I became a single Dad and was raising 3 kids on my own. There were many nights I went to bed without eating so my kids could, I'd wear jeans with holes so my kids had good clothes. Now it is just myself and my Son, but we keep pushing forward !! Bottom line, keep your chin up and always looks towards the future !!

I remember years ago, my dad and I were at our local tavern. My dad was going on a Caribbean cruise in a few days. He got the “it must be nice” from one of the patrons. Without missing a beat he said “I’m probably not paying as much for the cruise as you pay for your cigarettes”. Different strokes for different folks.

Hard work pays off. Anyone who watches these videos can see the thousands of hours you have put in to grow it to what it is today. You deserve every positive aspect this channel brings to your life! Thanks for all your hard work and great content from snowy MN!

Thank God ! for Both of you people being in the right place and time to share your words with others. ( I enjoy your videos) I have a long tuff life story that I don't need to type to you , but I spent 25 years taking care of our folks while my bothers lead there own lives doing there own things! Now the 3 of us take turns visiting our blind Sister that has spent 73 years in a wheelchair. Plus she spent 2 years in jr. College and 4 years in college and has 2 BA degrees consecutively now is still reading 6 to 10 books a week (on tape for the blind) and writes a book report several times a month! I was able to buy my 1st house 17 years ago at 48 yo and have had to retire because of injuries ! But get out of bed when I can, put on my boots and do what I can or need to do except get the trees down on the hill No. side of my house over hanging the house and outbuildings ! I would enjoy seeing you explain notching and falling trees ! (Hopefully up hill ) Let the dislikes take care of themselves!!! Here is your new tag line. PUT YOUR BOOTS ON AND DO SOMETHING ON YOUR OWN ! Thanks Petey in MinnesnowTa

I just viewed this video. Love your operation. Have installed many aluminum poles in sleeve filled with sand like u r. We found over time they would lean away from the direction of the prevailing wind as the sand would work itself around the pole. We ended up buying a stick of solid pvc deck board and cut them Into shims to place between the sleeve and pole which stop the pole from being able to move. If you have to a shop vac with a piece of small pvc pipe works well to suck out the sand as needed. After installing shims we fill any voids with the sand. The pvc is best as it won't rot. Hope that helps. We do it on all the installs we do now. Has eliminated the lean issue. Like the ibc storage idea can't source them cost effectively here in upstate ny. How far are you from Coudersport pa? We have relatives there. Keep up the good work.

I love to congratulate people on their success. I watched what my dad had to go through to get to where he was at before he passed away. Worked his tail off in a steel mill. And did carpentry as well. We really only saw dad on weekends because of his hard work through the week. He would come home from work after us kids went to bed and left again for work before we woke up. Congratulations Mike and Melissa for what you have.

"It must be nice" with "should" a close second. Thanks for having the courage to share your thoughts with us, guests invited to your channel. People sometimes forget this is your channel, not theirs. No snow yet here in the Alberta Foothills, but it is coming. Hodgy

I like to watch people succeed, I am truly happy for you & your family.

Let me say I love watching your videos. So much has changed in my life since my dad passed away. But before that I enjoyed cutting and splitting firewood. Some people don't realize there's behind the scenes that you don't see. I did 24 years of EMS and Heavy Rescue, I was a Chief engineer on the Rescue. So using different heavy equipment is fun to me. Keep the awesome videos.

I started watching this channel last year as I was learning about firewood infrastructure. Man...was I in for a surprise! The stuff you talk about has always rung true for me. I always have people telling me "it must be nice" constantly. Especially from young men. They have no idea the road I've taken. They have no idea the hours I work. They have no idea how many birthdays, anniversaries and soccer games I've missed. They have no idea how much I've put up with until I finally forged my path. Even people I work with have no clue. I now have my dreams realized. I love what I do. To me, my career is like a member of our family and I strive to take care of it. It's been a long road from Dairy farming to being the Finance Manager at a Ford dealership that I truly love. It's taken me 15+ years to get here. Nothing worth your soul is done overnight. Patients, know your value and never give up. Also, IBC cages are the way to go! Thanks for making quality content!

I am honestly going through the worse time in my life. Things are unspeakably bad right now, but your videos are an encouragement to me, and I am grateful to be able to watch them and do so for free. Its been interesting to hear about some of the comments and I am sorry you have had to deal with them, but also sad that there are people so miserable they are just shouting out into the void hoping for someone to agree or commiserate with them. Thanks again for your videos I do appreciate them!

Wow, Levi and Ty cameos in the intro. Haven't seen them for a while. And it's snowing in Pittsburgh. I really enjoy your videos. They are an escape from the struggles of every day. Thank you so much.

No inspections for us here in Kentucky! And btw, I think it’s amazing that you are able to live out your dreams. I know it didn’t come easy, and I love watching the channel. Keep doing what you’re doing. Love you guys

There are so many comments I could add to what you said that I don't where to start. The struggle is real. I grew up on a farm and pretty much dirt poor. I worked hard to get where I'm at today. Some things were easy for me but then again some things did not come easy at all. For me it was always do my best and try and make myself better. Be happy today but look forward to tomorrow for something better. Your channel is not all cut, split, dig,...some times you give us something to think about. Great video and great thoughts to think about. Thanks for sharing.

This is a fantastic message. I stumbled onto your channel a few months ago and love it. You two are some of the most honest, hard working, sincere people I follow on RU-vid. Straight up and honest. This world needs more people like you.

"It must be nice to have all that equipment". To which I reply, YES! IT IS!. I've been watching this channel ever since your video on how to stack wood evenly and LOVE your evolution to what you've become now. You're a hard working team and its paid off over time with good choices and decisions. It all didn't happen overnight. Some people just can't handle the success of others yet they continue to watch your channel? Makes no sense to me. Just keep doing what you're doing Mike and Melissa!

Really enjoy your channel. I aspire to muster the kind of energy y’all put into every one of your videos and I always learn something useful. Keep the faith Mike and Melissa!

Jealousy is a nasty trait, we have the same here in the UK. I come from a family of 7 children and my wife and I have improved our lot by hard work and making the right decisions nothing to do with luck. We have a nice house, 11 acres of land, my wife has horses, we are both retired now and enjoying life. Keep up the good work I admire what you both do.

Thank you for your story god blesses hard work....I live on 45 acres been cutting and thinning over 30 years....improving my foest... went to college of forestry...been with Forest Service 42 years...never had a forestry job did 35 years in Fire Management now Minerals...been logging with old 70s F250 4x4 and ATV...one of these days will find a peice of equipment...maybe after retirement....again love your videos. Shoe in SW Oregon...have question how much is a cord of wood selling for in Pennsylvania here in SW Oregon..softwood (Douglas Fire) $200 and cord hardwood (Pacific Madrone and/or Oak) $250 to $300 plus a cord. Pss...that small stuff under your splitter I put in 5 gallon buckets burn in my shop and house I use don't waste it....sell the nice wood.....call it my bucket wood....

I feel you on the ' Must Be Nice ' comment . I worked for 50+ years , the last 25 for a major auto company ( to remain nameless ) 40+ hours a week and investing in my retirement and saving OT $ & Bonuses for future use . Now that I'm retired ( a year and a half now ) I've been able to build a new 26X50 shop , redesign & renovate the front of our home and pick up a few pieces of equipment . And I get " Must Be Nice " from former co-workers , and all I can say to them is ' Invest In Your Future - Don't Live In The Moment and Spend every extra money you get ! ' I can only hope in some small way , I can influence some of the younger generations to prepare for later in life . THANK YOU and Melissa for sharing your family and lives with us ! God Bless !

I’m so happy for the comments on “The struggle is real”! Most of us have worked for 20 or 30 years to get where we are. I love that y’all share your time with us. Thank you!!

I think I have watched every video the Morgan’s have put out. Seeing them start out with un desirable equipment ,and WORK there way up to a top notch fleet of equipment has been a joy. My wife and I do the same thing the Morgan’s do with firewood, sawmill, tractor, and other things. I love seeing hard working people being successful. I hade rather see that, then Hollywood thugs make tens of millions of dollars, and try to tell average working class people how to live. Looking forward to the next video.

Good morning from Upstate South Carolina. Can't wait to finish watching this video. Have a productive day. We no longer have car inspections in South Carolina. I believe they stopped back in the 90s. It must be some inspection in Pa if you have to leave it for a while.

I love you folks and what messages you send. You inspire me and many more. I met you briefly at the Paul Bunyan show. Such kind folks!

Amen. Well said Morgan's. Why would we work so hard, so long if we didn't plan a means to an end? I too have had many struggles like everyone else. Your stories and hard work mimic that of mine and I'm sure countless others. Instead of judging, we should use what others have as inspiration and maybe even some direction for those who may not realize their goals. Mike and I are the same age and I have been working my entire life. 31 years on my current job but it is not what I am going to do the rest of my life. (I figured that out a long time ago) I have always had side gigs and side jobs to make ends meet or to get the "extra" things in life that i or my family have wanted over the years. Point is, work hard and set goals. If it is too much of a struggle have faith in yourself and seek the advice of others. Keep up the good work!

It must be nice BECAUSE you and your family have worked hard to make it so, there is no magic here just HARD work , keep going guy's you deserve it :)

Amen to your comments regarding where you are today. Everyone makes their own choices and everyone can travel a path of positives versus negatives. Ambition with goals driven by personal accountability can provide you a happy life whether full of things or not. Things or assets are nice but don’t necessarily make you happy. Personal focus on positives and Faith in God can provide more than you realize. Struggles and failures can actually build strength! Continue down your path that brings happiness and success. Great job Morgan’s!

What you are describing is the movement of socialism. As soon as we say “we deserve” it puts the burden of their happiness on others rather than themselves. That is totally impossible. I’m glad you talked about this subject. Thank you!

great story, I never realized how much work went into a yt video until the boys started their channel. We had watched yt for years but never liked or commented on videos. I realized later how important it is to show support of a channel you enjoy. My boys started their channel as a school project and it has took off. It hasn't came without alot of hard work and many struggles. We was at the Paul Bunyan show in Ohio talking with Logger Wade and ya'll are in the pictures behind us but we never saw ya'll until I started editing the footage lol. Thanks for the stories today, very interesting. Blessings from Tennessee~

Admittedly, I get a little envious watching your videos. You all are living my dream. But, I can also tell that you’ve had your struggles in getting there, and you’ve both been blessed and have worked hard for where you are. I’m 43. My life didn’t go as planned, but I’m hoping where you are now is where I’ll be in 10 years. I wish you were in my neck of the woods. You’d be a great mentor and support system, something which our family doesn’t really have. The comment about fathers was spot on.

We're being taught to hate success Mike. I've got a person in my family that feels the same way. If she would work as hard on herself as she does at hating everyone else she'd be happier.

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God bless you folks! I watched Struggle Jennings..brought tears to my eyes! This old man really enjoyed it, his message is right on track! Beautifully written!🎚🙏🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

Mike, I would like to add to the numerous comments supporting you and all your good work. Hard work and expertise is always recognized and appreciated by those who work hard and strive to be an expert. Some folks have not yet learned to appreciate that, but, give them time.

M&M, I couldn't agree more, you see what you look for and it pulls you in that direction. If you look for things that make you mad, you will get madder. If you look for things that make you feel unsuccessful, you will feel worse at the end of the day. Quite some time ago, I realized this and changed my habits to try to look for the things that are going right, and appreciating all the great things I have around me. I must say that in today's world, most of the media spend an incredible amount of time reporting on everything that has gone wrong in the world every day. If you don't go looking for the good things, you will begin believing that everything is going to hell. I watch your videos for one of the positive things I need to keep my attitude as positive as possible. Keep on keeping on!!👍👍

Yes they do in North Carolina. It keeps old clunkers off the road. Sounds to me like you were brought up to work hard mind your own business and be good people. Help those who you can. To me you two are an inspiration to anyone who understands our limits are the ones we put on ourselves. The fact of staying focus on yourself is very important. I am sure there is a lot of struggles you have from the farm, family to working. I believe you are just presenting a look into to the joys you have there and sharing them with others to look for theirs. The behind the scenes things are what we don't have a right to see unless you share it. We see what makes you keep going. The joys of the things you do. I do love watching you work your equipment. I also love the things you and the family have for one another. Love your smarts of cutting. the excavator comes in handy. You guys just keep pushing ahead one day at a time. Love what you do and stand for.

You put that very well and very nice, for some reason and of course not everyone but there is a group of people that think that they’re untitled and don’t want to work for it just have it handed to them and maybe for a very very small group it does come that way, but I am a firm believer in that if you have a goal no matter what it is meaning be or small you have to work towards it that’s the only way to achieve a said goal if your followers can’t see how hard you guys work for everything that you have than shame on them , if nothing else you guys and this channel just proves what you can achieve when you work hard for it to me you guys are a big time inspiration for all of us!!! God Bless you guys and your family and thank you for this channel!!!!

Another great video. Oklahoma no longer requires safety inspections. Agree 100% with your commentary. In my experience to succeed we have to build our foundations in our youth. Take a job, work your way up, do the things other wont do. work hard, and keep your mouth shut, no bosses like to hear endless complaining. I realize that no matter what you do some people will never get recognized for their effort. The happiest time in my life was when we had the least. Our daughter was just born, I was laid off from my out of state construction job. In order to make it we cut fire wood. My Dad would spit with a mull and stack brush, my wife would stack the wood on the trailer. Miss those times, our Daughter was just a month or so old and would be with us. I look forward to retirement and spending more time in the woods and on the farm. This time with Grandchildren in tow. I know my Dad is watching down from Heaven enjoying the show.

If I were you I would answer those people who say "it must be nice" with "it is" it is obvious your lives are blessed. Don't let others who are jealous affect anything you are doing. I watch your videos everyday and you inspire a lot of people. I am getting close to retirement and all I want is a piece of property and a tractor because of you. Keep it up you incredibly blessed.

Just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago. I am hooked on watching it. My wife laughs at me watching y’all move dirt and cut wood. Your comments on the struggles are real is so true. We all have them. Y’all keep doing your thing , don’t let haters get to ya. Y’all are great!!!

I just came across your channel because of this video. Thank you for saying what you did. It was a great reminder for me to hear as well. Needless to say I am now a subscriber. God bless!

First time commenter. I've been watching your channel for awhile and I really enjoy the content. We are not all the same, nor are we all from the same economic back ground. We all struggle at some point in our lives, but its sad that some folks get offended by others success. The biggest struggle is to not give up when things don't go as you planned, but lashing out at others isn't the answer. But as you said....The Struggle Is Real ! Just don't give up. Congrats on all of your success M & M. KEEP ON SMILING !!! 😁😁😁

I enjoyed your words of thought before the wood splitting. A d the DOT pretzels are good!

Thank you for another Great video! As Matt said below we LOVE your positive attitude and the upbeat style of your videos. We also like the fact that we generally learn a couple things by watching your videos. Sorry but one thing I don't do is read many negative comments. I personally don't feel they are worth my time to read. Maybe it is the idea that you don't say anything if you can't say something positive. We are a bit older than you but that does not mean that we don't respect, admire and look up to you for all of your hard work. You have work for what you wanted, made good decisions and kept on going even if things didn't go the way that you had wanted or planned. Most of us learn from our mistakes, go on and do better the next time due to the experience that we have gained.

God will provide, and hard work. You're both blessed to have each other. God bless.

Agree whole heartedly, I bought my first 21 acres last year at 30, never thought I'd own a piece a property but the stars aligned. Now im building my dream cabin with my own hand-me-down mill and as much work as I can get done on weekends, making everything I can, of course with the help of good people along the way to finish mill it. Never stop improving!

Hi Mike and Melissa and greetings from beautiful western Colorado! Regarding your question about state inspections, Colorado no longer has an inspection program. We used to at different times for differing reasons. Way back in the 50's and 60's we had a semi-annual inspection program where your car had to be inspected to insure that your brakes were in good order, your exhaust system was not leaking, all of your lights were in working order, and all of the glass was good. All of this was performed by the inspector at the gas station for a whopping $ 1.50! Then later maybe during the 80's and 90's the environmentalists passed a law that we had to have a smog inspection on each car. This turned out to be a huge endeavor for our state costing someone millions of dollars! That has since passed into the sunset, possibly due to the auto makers producing more fuel efficient cars. Anyway we no longer have to have our vehicles inspected. We get the point of your latest video and we can't agree more. To add to this, I heard a guy the other day say, "the harder I work the luckier I get"! We enjoy your hard work and you deserve everything that you have worked for, paid for and use effectively! God bless you always and continue to keep your wonderful videos coming our way! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your entire family!

Mike, social media is a double edged sword. Your plight is a role model for success, plain and simple. I have enjoyed your journey every step of the way and I thank you and your family for sharing the adventure.

Well said Mike & Melissa. We need more people with your attitude for life. You both are an inspiration to many. Thank you.

Very well said, I am happy for ya'll , if folks are honest ,they are jealous ! Ya'll are blessed ,heck we are all blessed! I have been retired for 6 years . I am 68 years old , I have worked all of my life. I have had many struggles! I love your channel .I don't have a tractor or a chainsaw or a 100 acres of land. Where I live ,you really need firewood but there is something about your channel that relaxes the soul! Keep it up !

Mike, you should consider putting sheets of plexiglass over the top of the firewood bin in the warm weather to act as a solar kiln.

M&M you two are an inspiration to so many. God is working through you (and RU-vid) in ways you can only imagine. Keep the faith. Love your channel!

You deserve what you have earned. You have shown compassion by sharing how you’ve achieved success. Some don’t want to learn or walk the path. I wish you more success.

Sitting here on the couch with my wife, watching your videos. The snow is falling, the fire is crackling in the fireplace and I'm enjoying my first bag of Dots Pretzels, thanks to you. Really enjoy the videos.......keep up the great work!

Great Channel, Great message. Came across the channel about a month ago and have been trying to watch through at least a video a day before bed.

MS stopped inspections about 5 yrs ago. I remember what a hassle it was for inspections when we lived in NJ and TX. With what you said about the comments - haters will always hate and people that think they deserve a handout will always be wanting. Your family has worked for what you have and as for myself I enjoy your videos and what you do. I do wish I had the sawmill you have - maybe someday. Well enough said - stay safe and have a day>

Louisiana we have to have vehicle inspections once per year. 18.00 they check windshield for cracks. Emissions, and lights.

To those in the “It must be nice” crowd. Yeah it is nice! It’s nice to have WORKED HARD to succeed and have the nice things. Maybe instead of being jealous and making excuses you should try it sometime. It does really work. I grew up in East Tennessee and growing up I was what we would call dirt floor poor. I joined the military and made a career out of it. After retiring from that I worked my bohunkuss off and have been successful. When I was growing up as a teen if someone had told me I’d have the things and property I have today I’d have laughed at you, but here I am today Mike and Melissa, you guys keep doing what you’re doing and ignore the “It must be nice” crowd! Your extended Morgan “ family” are behind you all the way!

Nuff said...much respect to you both. Been with you and your channel since the beginning and admire the manner in which you address these folks.

Upon reflection of what you said Mike, I LOVE THE FACT that anyone exceeds living the American Dream, most never know the struggles, hard times, reminds me of what an old man [About my age now 70, and i was 20] he said son, as you go about living your life, things, situations, and circumstances will hit you from every direction, and you have no control over that; BUT how you look at them and deal with them you have 100% Control over... Made sense to me, as a young hard headed man... ANYWAY my Morgan family, i never thought any animosity nor negative against my Morgan family, i have always been proud to see a fellow American moving forward with hard work and love of man... LIKE helping Mom, Sister, Neighbor Cliff - Mr. Rogers neighborhood to me.. Keep up[ the good works. Love all the videos, somehow had missed this one; not a bad one in the bunch... from SE Texas Bear 💯 x 6 💜

Great video. I like it when you share your philosophies with us, as difficult as it may be for you to do so. It reaffirms my love of this country to see people like you work hard and be successful. Congratulations on everything you've achieved. That's always been my outlook on it. While I may envy some of your toys, and plan to even get some, myself, I certainly don't resent your having them. I admire your ability to achieve this success, and if I want to achieve similar success, I know I need to work similarly hard (and smart). Thanks for sharing what you are so generous to share about how you do it. If you were more like the "must be nice" people, you wouldn't be so generous about it, I'd wager.

Had this discussion the other day with friends at lunch. Jealous relatives are apparently some of the worst. We don’t see the constant sharpening of chains, refueling, maintaining equipment, setbacks and hard work. Everything in life is a choice. The Lord rewards those whom ask. As for trials, that is where real growth takes place. You do you and keep the faith.

Thank you for leading they way and showing all of us how it can be done and done right. What you have is what makes me proud of this country given that a great family business like yours can be made up of good people and still be successful. Thank you for sharing with us, and I hope you have greater health and wealth into the future.

My wife and I look forward to watching your videos week after week. You guys are an inspiration and a beacon in God's kingdom, keep up the great life, many Blessings from Michigan!

I enjoy your videos very much and my only comment is for you to continue enjoy working together the way you do. I lost my wife of fifty two years in March of 2020 and things have not been the same so continue to enjoy each other.

You both are so inspiring to me and always so positive. Mike, you and Hank Hamilton are the reason I started my own RU-vid channel. Thanks for sharing all the great videos.

Congratulations on your success. Anyone who thinks what you’ve built on RU-vid is easy, has no idea. Kind of like everything else in life that is worth doing

My wife and I been through lifes struggles, but its a challenge to work and make things better for our family. We are retired now and are living a good life as we see it. You don't have to be jealous of what others have, you just have to be happy with what God gives you. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

Mellisa roll the rounds onto the splitter, don't try to pick them up. Save your back. Use a pick-a-rune to move the rounds around, then your foot to roll onto the lift. Get a board to ramp in front of the lift, so its rounds will roll on easily. Rake that debris out of the lift area, put it in the kindling box.

Good talk Morgans , Seems to be the way things are now . I remember when people would stop along the road to help someone out . The world has changed , sometimes makes you shake your head. Please keep up the videos . Your channel is my therapy but that 's another thing . Be safe