Unexpected Storm Derails Our Pole Barn Build 

Love the Sky video shots , real pretty skies, Hyacinth is one of my fav flowers, love the deep purple one , good that you got some unexpected rain !! ❤ It !!

This past Mondays rain made W. Davis a total mud pit, I arrived Tuesday morning right after it stopped raining and slid my way to Mohawk to get to my property. I drove by Tuesday and Thursday afternoon I didn't see your gates open. I has a full agenda while I was there this week. My perk test was done on Friday and I took off and went to see friends up in Miami and then came on back to Missouri to finalize my move to my property next month.

Glad to see you are having a little fun time in between all the work you do. Love to watch every video the 2 of you do, keep chugging along 😊

Awesome to get that rain! Cobbing will be able to keep going for a good while before the big rains hit later on! What a blessing. It looked like Lluvia enjoyed that trail a lot even if your pants didnt lolol. And loved Jess's payback while you were in the cellar. Reminded me of my husband and i lol. Great progress even if a little delayed!

Wonderful cloud formations, most interesting weather!

Love how you all were able to adjust with the weather and get things done. Having water is so important in the environment you live in. Believe me I've lived where rainwater is 🙏 🙏 for as your down to your last gallons. Also love how you are finding balance with work, playful relaxation and joy. Keep up the great work. 👍🏼🙏🤠🙏👍🏼

If you drink pickle juice for leg cramps, it really works.We eat crossing pickles but that pickled juice really works

Some beautiful skies in the crazy weather.

If you’re having leg cramps you’re likely short on electrolytes, especially magnesium and potassium. One good way to get natural electrolytes is Himalayan salt. You can also make your own electrolytes. Let me know if you want a recipe. It’s easy to make and far cheaper than commercial products

We Love your videos, one of our favorites. Just a pointer, cross bracing is the key to framing a building. Keeps it sturdy in the wind and some of it can be removed later. Keep up the good work. Gene an old carpenter. God Bless.

Big winds, small kite; light winds, big kite🪁 Great to hear that your water is up and full! That's got to feel good:) Keep on cobbin'👢👢

like the video. having fun flying the kits.walking the dog. fun in Arizona. the dog is guarding ya'll. be bless and safe. SAVANNAH TN.

Just take it one day at a time, y'all got this.

Keep up the good work. A pitty the rain delayed your work but water is also so important. ❤

Good afternoon! I saw that dirt pile you've been working on and a great thought jumped into my mind -- with all the rocks you have there, you could build a rock wall! Or line the inside of the root cellar with rocks, or build a rock border like the Irish do! Oh my, I wish I could come out there and help you build but I'm in my 70's now with too many health problems.😢 Love your videos!💖

I'm always so impressed by how much you have accomplished. You both work so hard! The pole barn is really coming along!!

Jess makes a Great narrator. Love to hear her speak

Looks like it maybe time to sort some rocks from dirt pile for top of dome? Nice you have a portion of your building materials abundant on the land. Keep going, progress is being made. And don't feel guilty about taking some time to just enjoy things. You both work very hard.

Everything looks good. I like the way you bounce from project to project, can't work on something, go on to the next. It makes it interesting to watch.

That is looks like a beautiful country out there and it would be great when you both have all that done and can enjoy your place with your two dogs together and see you both with some goats or donkeys or mules or cattle

What happened to the original plans of two domes connected by a hallway of earthen bags? Or did I misunderstand the plans from 3 years ago did the cellar collapse change directions

The desert is so beautiful during the Spring time. I love it. The mountains are cover will so many flowers. IT SO UNREAL FOR A DESERT. JUST BREATH TAKING 🌹🌹🌼🌼🌺🌺🍒🍒🍌🍌🍄🍄🌈🌈🐝🐝🐝🐝🌈🌈🌈🌈☀☀😎😎

Those storms be coming fast be safe.🙏 the project is coming along nicely

Guys,it’s your life and you have the right to do as you like and when you like. I am here because I thoroughly enjoy watching people do different things that I either prefer not to do or just could never do! 😊stay safe, stay healthy and enjoy the life that you both have. This is your journey and I am always waiting for that next video, regardless of what anyone else thinks. All the best!

So impressed with Jess's kite flying skills

You need a tail on your kite so it won't sway so much .I liked to see both the tail on. I use to love to make and fly kites. Yes I am old I turned 66 this year 😅😅😅

Love it when Jess does the intros.

Jim, get magnesium for those cramps, works brilliantly and is very good for you

Everything is looking great! You both are working so hard ❤❤❤❤❤

How is the exterior of the dome holding up given how long it has been exposed to the elements?

The "estate" is growing by leaps and bounds ...it's fab you guys !

: ) Thanks for all the dog footage.. almost like being there, pett'n her.

It would be nice to know how much water you get in the cistern....

When all else fails, go fly a kite! 😊 Looks like it's lots of fun -- and with all the hard work y'all are doing, it's good to take a break every now and then. It's inspiring, and I look forward to each video. Thanks!

Here I am all messed up and watching this cures me. I need to quit vices ❤🙏

I can't believe how cold you guys are in the mornings still. Same as it was in the high desert of Eastern Washington most mornings lately. Y'all beat us for highs of the day tho.... I'd love some of that 70's stuff. Get the boat out and hit the lake!

Should not use screws to hold the beams that hold up the rafters, should be sitting on a notch in the upright frame.

❤TY for the VIDEO 😊 PEACE

Try magnesium supplements for the leg cramps.

Salonpas patch on the cramp site will help

Good afternoon, how are you folks doing today?It looks like you guys are doing a good job out there.Just be careful out there and that win's office strong.Have a great day and i'm blessed both of you

If you're having leg cramps , it means you're deficient in magnesium. Anytime you have muscle spasms, it's low magnesium and magnesium is very important for most everything in your body to function right , like your heart , brain and much more . Most people are deficient.

Jim your post should be bigger and notched in an inch and a half and your header s if 10 ft should be at least 2x8s doubled min. The way you’re building it is like in a southern climate I hope you don’t get any snow ! Please find a book on post frame building a good one I built them for years and you’re scaring the hell out of me. !

Sorry to hear about your trouble with "wind" maybe its something to do with your "cubby-hole" just a thought.

What gives with the secrecy of the amount of water the cistern has in it? Four people have asked about it today on this video not including the other 60 people who have asked for the last seven videos. When you do check the water, can you video the Rockwall around the cistern and show us if it has caved in anymore?

I'm sure I am not the only one who wants an update on how much water is in the cistern?!?!?

Try to start eating at least one banana every day and your leg cramps will be much less.

have yall been using water from the cistern ? how full is it

LOL. WHEN YOU FART AND LEAVE, THAT'S WHAT THEY CALL YOU HAVE BEEN CROP DUSTED. 😂

Dog looks happy.

Ask any termite inspector and they will tell you ( NO EARTH WOOD CONTACT) to prevent wood damage from termites and moisture. And according to my wife. Girls don't fart. They poop.

I used to have bad leg cramps, then someone told me about how magnesium helps with that, so I always take 300 mg at night. Have had ZERO cramps since, been taking it for about 10 years.

back in the 1970's it used to rain here all the time in the spring the hills blooming with the what is it yellow meadow foam rucker canyon rd on the hwy 80 side would be covered with the tiny yellow flowers

Looks grand Jess and Jim and some times Peter it's really taking shape !

You guys are doing great! That is great that you have been getting rain. Rain is always welcomed for sure. Blessings to you for good health and happiness.🌺💐🌺

Comment. Always leave a comment. It is the least one can do for the hard work this team puts out there.

You two should take time to have a kite fight each other like we do in Pakistan. Lots of fun.

All that wind blows. Glad you are making progress.

Don't worry the weather will be better soon and it'll be finishing your time

Hi Jess and Jim, building and weather, just part of life the world over. I can’t regal how many times my builds were interrupted. My home was a conventional timber home, not flash but quite cosy. I enjoy your updates and it’s good to know you both are OK. On the cramps, if you sweat a lot you need electrolyte replacement, without the sweetners/ sugar. Look at the electrolyte composition as you need a few different elements. I note others commenting on magnesium and potassium, have a look on google at zinc as well. On the magnesium look at a chelated magnesium as it is easier for your body to process. Take care with potassium, follow the RDI for safety. You are getting there with the build, 1 step at a time. Would it help your motivation to have a small gathering of interested people to come over and have working bees. I did that with neighbours when I built. We set up a community of helping thy neighbours. We had BBQs and salads, people brought their tools etc to help. We built houses, weekend at a time. The working bees were productive and developed a positive supportive community. I moved away years ago but have fond memories. That area in Victoria was devastated by bushfires a few years ago and never rebuilt, the government prevented that. Such is life. Stay safe and healthy guys.

WOW what a great idea to use all that glass and plastic as mini greenhouses...brilliant I love this great idea...you two stay strong and keep on Keeping on...so proud of you all doing this...

19:15 What if you combined a kite with a reel and a piece of fishing rod? :) Regards

Potassium for your cramps. Bananas would be good 👍. Love your project guys ❤

Leg cramps are excruciatingly painful!!! I had them until I started taking a Calcium, Magnesium & Zinc tablet at night (sold @ my local Trader Joe's). Each tablet contains: 1000mg Calcium, 500 mg Magnesium & 15 mg Zinc. No more cramps ... unless I forget to take one. Love seeing Jess flying her kite. Success with your hacienda build.

Leg cramps? Eat bananas or potassium tablets or flavored tonic water. Good luck.

Yes cool! -that water came frm unprocessed (no rain collecting system, trip) exposed basins, passive accumulation. : )

HI ! Love your videos BUT wanted to say I've been playing catch up..watching the very old first videos 6 years ago etc. and came across your SONNY & CHER video...made me laugh n cry it was soooo good!!! So clever of you two!! Can you guys please re post it. You didn't have as many people interested back then... and everyone needs to see it. You'll get great results now! ❤❤

Kite needs a longer tail , this will keep nose up ....... yup im.a ol kite flyer/builder ....

You dont have to use DRAFTING OR adhere to building code in ARI. ?

Actually, I think you would have been much better off by buying a 12 or 14 foot wide by 20 foot shed and all you would’ve had to do is finish off the inside. You could’ve worked in any type of weather that way and you could’ve had a home fairly quickly.

If Jim wasn’t such a slave driver he wouldn’t be surprised with Jess flying the kite!!, jk. Needs a tail and idk don’t be afraid to let it go higher.maybe

Jess, if you like flying kites, you should get a stunt kite. They are SO much fun! (They have two strings and you can control exactly where and how hey fly)

I see how those jars protect the young plants from birds and such, but wouldn't the jars restrict the plants from getting CO2 from the air? Or is there a work around for that?

Great job Guys ! so did hubby tell you to go fly a kite is that why we see his hands in the mud today lol, We love our water when it comes at the right time :) Will be so nice when you have that big roof all done, hopefully the rains don't cause you more work, Be safe & remember have a little fun too !

You may have answered this ? before, but I was wondering why you weren't living in your round cob building?

Is the cistern getting full ? Has it ever gotten full ? What's the status of the cistern? Does it provide you guys with year round water ?

whenever you have a cramp take about 1/16 of salt and place it in your mouth. water will not hurt. if the cramps go away in 5 minutes it will be caused why low electrolytes.

I need a week of dry weather! To make fire wood, It rains every 3 days ! WHERE I CAN'T CUT WOOD AND SPLIT WOOD... The hail beat up my solar street lights. SO I HAVE TO GET NEW ONES. got 2 600 watt ones coming in WED. Just going to try to get by with them. I still got 1 good 300 watt street light that didn't get the hail knocked out of it. but the 4 others ones are shot

When will you start a garden for food? Do you plan on being self sufficient with food production?

So the rafters you are placing now, are on top of boards that are nailed/screwed to the sides of your beams in the ground. So virtually all that weight of the rafters and roofing materials depend on a couple of nails/screws into the side of the boards at the top of your beams? Before you get too far, you might want to rethink this Jim.

WOW, the next time Americans are over here in Ireland making fun of our country roads, I am going to refer them to this video:)

Great place for flying a kite, otherwise too flat and no trees. What's your water source ???

if you don't have any muscle relaxers, a quick fix is Pickle Juice

I keep a bottle of tonic water next to the bed for leg cramps. It knocks them out faster than anything else I have tried. Tastes disgusting but it is worth it.

April national kite flying month. It's best to fly on less windy days.

I’d like to see you two have a cob fight when you have completed all the cobbing you have to do. It would be fun!

Longer the kite the better, triangle and other shapes never do as well in the winds.😊

In case you don't want to drink pickle juice, there is Highlands Leg Cramps over the counter meds. My doctor says they are placebos, but he had nothing but bananas and kiwi to offer. Since I already ingest plenty of fruit I had to try the Highlands. Also increase your fluids helping calcium and magnesium reach your muscles and bones.

It's getting there. Just take your time and stay safe out there. Love the kite.. they're so much fun. Lots of love and hugs to you both from Indiana USA 🌻🌻🌻

Just FYI magnesium supplements will eliminate cramping.

My cousin and I both got kites once when we were kids. We had a contest to see who could fly their kite the highest. Well we learned that day when you get them way high up in the sky it's next to impossible to pull them in. I was so sad to have to cut the line on my kite. Lesson learned.

Good idea with the jars on your seedlings, I think I will see if this helps with pill bugs.

I saw a weather channel stat a few months ago that stated do to the earth being the warmest on record in 2023 that warmth means the atmosphere holds 6% more water. I’m sure that is why you are seeing rainfall at times when you don’t normally see them. On top of that mountains in the Rockies are seeing record snow falls and we have seen more flooding during these rain events

Well> the rain is good for the lumber right now! Help shape and form the tension spots. but still need to get it dried in quick.. Get the roof up dried in 1st I'am like Jess. i can't stand the cold. 62 degs and I' am freezing

Did your brother in law and wife start their other channel? I signed up but cant find it now. Sorry didn’t mean to not include your beautiful wife in the question. No misogyny intended. I love the fart payback!

better put some angle two by four braces before the wind blows too hard or they get out of square and plumb...always use braces no matter what. hope you do it before the roof.

My husband is a kite maniac . He would be out there whenever there's a breeze

That kite was folding up like a paper airlplane lol i just think you need bigger better kite to handle the wind

Why don’t you cover up the side walls with plastic to block wind and work comfortably ❤😎👌👽

you know its love when she can come in crop dust and just giggle then leave lmao