Thanks everyone for the great comments! I am glad that most everyone understands just how much work I put in every day working for MtnFortresslabs, HeavyDSparks, and Sparks Motors. Thank you all for your support in watching my videos, as I do try to keep new content coming in. I also take less Ad revenue since I only allow ads at the beginning and the end. NOT in the middle. I get annoyed when an ad pops up when i am watching a video, so I happily take less money by not interrupting, YOU, the viewer, when you are watching my videos... Have A Wizard 2024!

@DavidLee-et2ss

5 ай бұрын

🙏🌟

@rhondamoore1682

3 ай бұрын

I've been seeing you in HEAVYD Videos!! I think You are Awesome and You Work Your Butt Off! I made a Comment on one of his videos that I Think You Look & Sound A Lot Like Joe Walsh!! He Is Awesome As Well!! I also seen where Your shop was destroyed and I wanted To Cry. I Really wanted To Give You a Big Ole Hug 🫂 I Pray You have Gotten to A Good place in rebuilding... Keep Up The Good Work and Let the ones that left your page Go Because They obviously are NOT Worth It!! BTW... You HAVE A BEAUTIFUL View ❤

Anyone who unsubscribed clearly doesn’t understand the level of work needed to do such a project while also having a day job.

@joduval

5 ай бұрын

Not only that but filming and editing! I’m developing our homestead after my day job, I’ve been wanting to share it on KZread but the idea of filming and mostly editing stops me in my steps

@johnme7049

5 ай бұрын

Sounds like 'Main Character Syndrome' doesn't it?

@jeffreebailey4464

5 ай бұрын

​@@joduvaljust a tip go ahead and film everything that you can because you can quickly find people that want to edit video content that will work pretty affordably ..just a thought

@1.5acrefarmer42

5 ай бұрын

Yet the channel is called “Mountain Fortress Labs”.

@kadmow

5 ай бұрын

@@joduval - filming for your own record leaves an archive for the future - it does't have to be published along the way.. Most YT-ers are just hobbyists, filming for fun (mass appreciation or "success" is never guaranteed). - The long format archive is how documentaries are made (If it wasn't filmed id didn't happen)

the longer it takes to complete the fortress, the longer there will be fortress content. Save the FORTRESS!!!!!! LOVE

@1.5acrefarmer42

5 ай бұрын

There is soooooo much to do for Alan to ever complete the fortress...

@rhondamoore1682

3 ай бұрын

He Will get it done and it Will Be AMAZING ❤

You can't make everyone happy Allan . You do you. Love the channel.

@jeffreebailey4464

5 ай бұрын

Indeed

As long as the vast majority of people still watch and love/like your content, there's absolutely no need for drastical changes. I personally love the varied content, it never gets trivial then :)

@jackmeowmeowmeow2177

5 ай бұрын

Same, its kinda like Post10 in a way, doesn’t what he does its interesting

Not enough content at the fortress?? Some people are hard to please. Good to see this background work. Keep it up, Alan

I find all the content on this channel enjoyable. Yes, most of us started watching because of the fortress, but we soon came to realize you’re the wizard of the fortress and the channel evolved into a day in the life of the wizard. What could be better than that? 😉

Id love to see Heavy D and the sparks crew give Alan a big hand, to push this on, this man is an absolute legend, definitely one of the strongest content creators in the team, lad deserves a good push forward, “many hands make light work”

@moeller013

5 ай бұрын

Same thought I had. Dedicate a week to the fortress. It's not like it wouldn't be content for Dave too. Unless maybe Allen just wants to do it himself

@CrowBarActual

5 ай бұрын

I mean, they did help a lot buy buying a crap ton of block, concrete and mortar. Then had it delivered. Besides, I'm not sure Alan wants help with certain things. I get the impression he is very particular about the build. Sure, maybe he would take help with heavy lifting and moving of things, but not the building... I could be wrong though.

Thanks Alan, yes I do like the Fortress related stuff, basically where this channel started. You however present everything you do so well that ALL your content is interesting. Also educational, real world, mistakes included and great to watch. Come on people, like and subscribe

The one and only “Fortress”. You’re making it happen as only you can. We’re with you all the way. 👍

Ignore the idiots demanding stuff from you Alan, we really enjoy all the content you give us! Thank you mate!

@ralphbuschman3364

5 ай бұрын

Agree that you can only do what you can do, ignore the haters kepp stepping on an upward.

Hardest working wizard out there! I personally love seeing you mess with old iron and your vehicles.

@vernoworkman9879

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for being good friend

@joesmith1067

5 ай бұрын

The Mt. Is really cool and it got most of us here but I really love old iron and the wizard has a bunch of it and with what spark's does he has the hook up on plenty more. Keep the content coming Allen don't change a thing.

"Quitters weren't here to begin with", people don't all have time to wait on quality. This it how it rolls. Good luck Alan! Looks like you'll be having a - lot's to do moment - in the fortress soon. Great work. Best for 24! Let's rock!

well if any of the folks who whine about or unsubscribe due to lack of fortress content are free to fully fund you and the build anytime they can and want to! It takes a special kind of stooopid and or entitlement to think you are not doing what ya can. The fortress is your passion and dream. You are not slowing things down on purpose but are WITH purpose! Happy New year Alan!

Alan, you're just one person. Whom ever is critical of your progress obviously is very naive to what it takes to get things done, especially during the winter. I have property south of the Grand Canyon and winters are tough. Stick to it. You're Awesome!

Anyone who un subscribed is not worth worrying about ,that's just proof there not a true fan of ur channel, all of us here love all the work you do even if it's not on the fortress , your such a nice and genuine guy ,that's why we love your channel, thanks Alan for all the content you give us, sending 💙 from Ireland 🇮🇪 happy Christmas and a happy new year, Thanks again Alan 👍💙

It's good that the weather has been kind enough to let you get up there and get stuff done

Super cool. The wizard at work. Sorry your bunker fans left but this is a fortress. For a wizard to rule over the land far and wide. I love watching the wizards brain work solution every time. Thank you for the content wizard

Anyone who unsubscribed doesn't understand that it take money and skill to make custom parts. Alan your projects are all very interesting to real people who actually work for a living with their hands. Keep up the amazing work God Bless you and have a great 2024.

I'm loving what you're showing Mr. Wizard. Happy to see whatever you're up to, it can't all be about the fortress, and it doesn't need to be.

Haters will be haters. Your true fans will stick around. Just really appreciate and what you're doing. It doesn't matter what you do. You're just very entertaining and very interesting.

@CjbrkBrooks

4 ай бұрын

Oh, please…being too ADD to stick around and watch doesn’t make a person a hater….but impatient? Yes.

I wish Dave and the crew would dedicate a whole week to helping you with the fortress. Could maybe even have some fan volunteers to come help and try to knock out some big items that extra hands would be beneficial

Alan, do what you gotta do, if people can't be patient enough, then forget about them. We all know you cant buy materials unless you got the cash, and in order to get the cash you have to work for it, and the weather doesn't help either

Great job Alan, the shutters look awesome. I personally think it would be nice if Diesel Dave, Heavy D and the guys went up there and helped you knock those projects out and help you finish your castle. Can't wait to see more videos and updates on the progress you've done. -Sean from Ohio

@Hellsong89

5 ай бұрын

Least to extent to get it least partially closed off and for instance heated, water and power in. Cant really run generator 24/7, but solar and/or wind setup to get lights in to work and partially live in there, making working on it much easier, hence more content.

I cant wait to see Alan's arsenal of weaponry once this is built

@bigyin1690

5 ай бұрын

@@P14ylists I niver even thout of that thats a brilliant idea I love it

@MargieM10

5 ай бұрын

As long as he adds a trebuchet I'll be happy!

Alan - F the haters… If they’re unsubscribing because “they want more fortress content” they’re obviously stupid and don’t understand what goes into a project like this (and probably never done a hard days work in their life!), it certainly ain’t free and you need to earn a buck, and even the other videos are getting equipment making pieces and most of all showcasing your skills, knowledge and ingenuity that goes into such a mammoth task such as the Fortress Project. And at the end of the day if they have subscribed - they ain’t gonna see any for Fortress content when you DO get round to uploading some content!?! 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ You carry on and keep being you, for every shitty comment you get I bet there’s tens of thousands of positive ones to offset and compensate. You have a great 2024 my man and look forward to continuing this journey with you - at YOUR OWN PACE 👍👊

Anyone who subscribed to mountain fortress labs - Allan the Wizard 😂 and dropped out has no idea what living and working to build your fortress on top of a mountain is like in any way, shape, or form. It's a nightmare and I'm surprised he doesn't have any snow yet. That's a huge surprise to me. Especially coming from Utahs mountain range. It's super difficult to build and to work on top of a mountain top. All I have to say is kudos to you Allan. I've worked ontop of mountains and built multiple structures ontop of mountains and it's not easy Especially with the wind and the cold breeze. More power to you sir. Best of luck to you and God bless you 🙏

It just goes to show how narrow minded people can be, please don't stop creating different content, having different things to show your dedicated viewers helps to building your channel. I'm looking forward to whatever you upload next 😊👍

Great work Alan! I will be watching long past the finished Fortress! Awesome Job my friend!👍

Silly anyone goes out of their way to unsubcribe to a free option on KZread. Keep up the good work.

Don't ever say you are sorry, they are idiots, just do you! Most come here just for you no matter what you do, If people leave then you don't want them anyway. I have spoken!

It’s odd how some subscribers announce their departure! Brilliant content every time, thanks and happy new year

Don't worry about those negative nellies. Your real fans like all the wizards content. Mt.fort is bad to the bone I love it but I also love see the old iron upkeep. There's always going to be haters. Let them comments even negative ones help get the vid to more people. Happy New year may it bring much prosperity for all.

Same here,all on my own,full time job,kids,dog,missus and nothing is good enough 😂 keep strong wise wizard ❤️❤️❤️

People are people. Those who unsubbed will be back, I bet ya'. It's the InterWebz, people just always have something to say. I'm sticking with you until the end and then some. Awesome job and the patience you have is incredible. People can learn a LOT from you. Thank you, Alan.

Thank you so much Allen for the fun content. I really don’t know how you get so much done. Working a job > 40 hours, based on Heavy D content, and working on the fortress, and getting cheap machines running for future fortress work, and also making a KZread channel. Dude, you are amazing!

Glad you got those Ridgid grinder discs. I work in a hardware store in Switzerland and i know that it makes a difference! The high price is justified, we sell discs for up to $200 to professionals. We have a saying that goes something like "buy cheap, buy twice".

So cool Alan. Especially predominantly by yourself. Avoid that fine dust as best you can. Really bad in your lungs. Not a dr. just an "older" "sign guy". The worst I ever got burned welding was wire feed steel with gas, then I started wearing more equipment. More ventilation. You are a really cool dude doing a lot of really cool stuff and we want you to stay healthy. Take care Alan. I appreciate your spirit.

people unsubbing due to lack of fortress content their loss.. man is busy and working a real job let him cook!!

Some of you need to hit like button about 73k watched but were to lazy to hit the like button.the more likes the more work can be done on fortress, so do not forget to hit that like button.

It must be nice to have the top Notch equipment that Dave has at your disposal to build this fine frame work and door frames also the shutter. enjoy seeing the progress !

Alan, you're one very dedicated and determined individual. The progress from video to video is one of the best going around for long term projects. One man making so much on such a large scale in part time. Hats off to you, sir.

Just trying to please everyone is a full time job and the truth is you simply can’t please everyone so don’t worry about it. Just be happy and keep on keeping on and that makes the majority of us happy 😃

I can't wait to see the fortress complete and furnished. Gives me ideas for when I have the money to do a project like this.

Nice shutters Alan and you are lucky with the weather there this year. All the content you produce is real enough for me !

If those 'fair weather' subscribers have only come to view your videos as if they were 'fast food' entertainment, then they really don't 'get it' and never will. You're doing great Alan. Best wishes to you, for all you do in 2024 !!

No need to apologise Alan , excuse my language those people can go and shite and find another channel that suits then keep doing what you do that's why the rest of us love your channel a mix of everything 💯💙 from Ireland 🇮🇪

Good to see your smiling face dude. Happy new year. Completely understand your need to work to continue your mountain fortress project. Subscribed for a long time and never going away.

Thanks for sharing with us. I'm an indoor environmental specialist and I do metal fabrication as a hobby. You did nice work 👍 God Bless 🙏

The Hell with naysayers keep going as you are Alan You are an Inspration and a Bloody hard worker

I am paitent and know you are doing only what you can, i can wait, i like less ads, just to see you on Mt Fortress and see what you are doing on Sparks Motors, keep up your strength WIZARD!!!!!

Do what you can do Allen... It's your dream and your hard work. Don't let anyone dictate your content and how you do the work you do. Thank you very much for sharing with us.

You can only do what you can do. I enjoy your content, either Fortresses or fixing stuff. I know zero about mechanics (I’m a nurse- I fix people, not machines) but it’s interesting watching you troubleshoot and fix things. You explain it well enough even I understand more than I thought I would. Thank you Alan!

Don’t worry about the trolls trying to tell you what to do. You do you and your core subscribers will be perfectly happy.

Alan you're great 😊 People should realize you need to make this for the fortress! ❤

Your a great asset to Sparks motors and they are a great asset to you as well . Keep on doing what you can to make the Fortress happen. You do great content.

Your hard work on and dedication to the fortress is phenomenal. As much as I enjoy seeing the progress on the fortress I enjoy all your content Mr. Wizard I love your dedication to saving and making use of all your old equipment and love seeing your content on that. Variety is the spice life! ❤️🙏

I didn’t like Allen at first but man he’s totally grown on me. After watching him give heavy input, and heavy saying no then circling back around to do it Allen‘s way. Made me love this dude. Love the Chan Allen can’t wait to see it done

You do a great job and are exstremely busy, and if those that unsubribed because of lack of work on the fortress , let them go up on the top of the fortress and try to make content in the winter! LOL they will understand aftera couple of hours. It is obvious the weather controls allot of what you can do! Also you have a job to do and you will get more done when it warms up. Do not worry about them , you do so much and when weather gets right you will get back to it!

Coming along nicely. In Denmark, where it also gets cold during winter, we use heating blankets, when pouring concrete when freezing. Cheap rockwool based often do the trick, because the curing of concrete developes heat, but also electrically heated blankets for a short while, can make it possible to have concrete cure during winter. (Excuse spelling errors)

Happy for your progress. Have a happy New Year. It just amazes me how much one man can do, definitely a legacy project. Would be great if you could get another bunch of material up there. Add a new work garage. Industrial with a lift. ✌️❤️🇺🇸

Leave the page because of not enough fortress content. Allen is building a fortress. Why? Don't know, don't care. He's not doing it to entertain you. Keep up the great content, Allen. Fortress and Recoveries. Love all the videos.

If they are that bored and lazy, good riddance! Your content is informative interesting and we really enjoy it. Keep up the magic Wizard and don’t worry about the negative folks.

Awesome. You must be so proud of all the small projects that will make up the final fortress. It's fascinating. Don't let anybody discourage you. Happy New Year.

I enjoy all of your content, even though I don't understand some of it. I like watching how you work out a problem and persevere through the "hiccups" and disasters. Most of all, I like that you still have the passion to keep going even after all of the years of work you put into your projects. Looking forward to whatever comes next!

My kids and I really love this channel. My youngest suggests you protect your respiratory system when grinding

You are doing a great job do not worry about those negative people, those of us that have been here know what all you do and have enough smarts to know the weather especially in winter slows down progress on fortress. Take care of yourself and rest when you need to, work at your pace. You did the 1st video for those complainers when you needed to rest, could tell the difference after you rested. Do not do that to yourself again , it is your world and you allow us to come along, and we know how much you do and if you can you work on fortress and if not we catch you on SPARKS channel. Do not let those whinners unbalance you, you do a great job of balancing all you do. So youndrive the bus and dont let them drive, they obviously do not have a clue about what it takes to do what you do. So I will see you on the next one, even if it is after winter, Will see you on Sparks channel until then!

@Obshowersyndicate

5 ай бұрын

Are you putting Windows in the metal frames?

fun watching you do what we only dream about. nice escape

This Fortress is an amazing project and has a lot of speciality side projects. I enjoy it all . Keep feeding content when you can. Have a safe New Year.

I think people don't understand it without your day job this project would not be possible. They need to be more understanding. Good work takes time. Love the progress my friend.

Working on trucks, forklifts, Machining, manufacture a new seat from foam and vinyl , working on the fortress and exploring mine's etc,, It's all great content to me. 👍👍👍.

Some great progress Alan! Bit by bit it will get there. Love all your content, so keep mixing it up. Happy and healthy New Year wishes to you.

Let the whiners be whiners. Gotta be you! Most of us didn't anticipate any fortress content until spring. Hopefully, you will get that dozer running so you can build a decent road to the top.

Don't sweat those that can't wait on content, they couldn't hang a half day with you bud. I'm 67 and still working 12 hr days and honestly, i miss some content so, you stay ahead of my watching time . Maybe they need a project! Grin. Your a beast man- much respect. Still hope to meet you one day.

You do not need to apologize to anyone. I love your content I would rather have updates every now and then versus a constant daily video on little updates of the fortress. People don’t appreciate all that you do and your life and how busy you truly are so shame on them keep up the great work your videos are fantastic.❤

Great stuff Alan, loving the. Content

Happy New Year Alan, great work as always! Best wishes for 2024 😀🙌🙌

It'll take 5 years to finish this place. But I still look forward to the progress.

Dont worry about what the trolls think, I like watching, its all fortress related, if Dave only showed the clips of vehicles coming up or down a mountain, or just all of his vehicles, people would get board. Its interesting watching you work, thats why I watch.

If you ever finish The Mountain Fortress where you can live in part of it with all of the comforts of a home would you stay there more? You're building a Fortress for when the SHTF. ❤

NICE brother. Thanks for sharing. I am here for all the videos. Thanks for letting us be a part. God bless.

I haven't left yet Alan. Been with you from the beginning and your content gives me something wholesome and interesting every time. To those that have unsubscribed, I'm sorry about that. 😢 Really there's no reason to unsubscribe ? just, you know, only watch the vdeo content that you want to watch? You're a hard worker and an inspiration dude, and I enjoy your personality and your content, so.. Keep on Keeping On my Mam Here's to a happy New Year 🥃

You're doing great Alan! Keep it up. The few idiots who un-subscribe are just not worth worrying about. Love what you are doing all around. Thanks!

I don't know your business, Alan, but I sure wish you had a son that could work along side of you on this monumental task you started... I bet you have many fans of your channel that would love to help you when you get a cpl days off from your job at Sparks...rock on, brother !

Ignore the negative Nancy people out there. I love all your content. Any one who has been following you should know you have been working years on the fortress. It’s not an overnight project. You’re not the type of guy that is going to go into debt to do a quick build just to keep a couple of viewers happy. You have to work for a paycheck to build your dream. When it’s done it will be all yours and you can look back at all the adventures and various jobs you have done to fulfill your dream. Keep doing you. That’s all that matters.

Don't worry about those basement dwellers, true fans will be and are with you .

Alan you need to wear a respirator !! I worked the trowel trades for 40 years I now have silica poisoning of the lungs enjoy the content

I enjoy ALL of your content. No apology needed. You can only do what you can, weather and everything else permitting. Thanks for the video.

Dude, don’t let some whiny bitches with a veiled threat to unsubscribe to free content even get to you. They do not know what work is or the level of commitment you have to your lair. You, sir, are a bad ass. As someone who also has 30 years into building a one off haven, I salute you and your quest.

sparks was smart to hire you! perfect job for you and the bonus finds i can only imagine the amount of good tools and equipment to be had

I'm never unsubscribing until this fortress is done!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Let's Go Allen ✨🌟⭐

The fortress isn’t the main star in your content, you are! Shine bright do you!

Do what you can when you can Alan, most of us understand how that works and support you. We love your fortress content but know you meed to work to afford to work on it, we will watch it whenever you are able to post, no rush

You’re living the dream that guys like me are afraid to pursue. Never stop believing friend ✊ Love from Texas ❤

You're freaking awesome dude. To know that you are building that mostly alone is incredible. Love watching your content

Don’t worry about the naysayers Alan. The channel is great!

Hang in there, Alan! That's a lot of work! You inspire me, man! I thought it would be cool if the fortress kinda blended in with the surrounding rocks. It would take even more work to do, but it might keep some of the curious seekers away and look great. Keep up the good work!

It’s your channel man, do what you want. Most of us are here for it all.

Allan...you are a well-rounded, self-sufficient, all around great constructionist...I enjoy your videos immensely! Keep up the good work! Thank you & God Bless your efforts!

Allen I love the content and to those that unsubscribed obviously do not understand what it takes to build such a creation as the fortress I have done concrete and laid my fair share of block and that was just at ground level so i know how much work it takes to lay block and that at the elevation that the fortress is at I can only guess how much more difficult it is with that being said I am always up for a challenge and I am not scared of hard work so if you fever find yourself needing an extra hand don't hesitate to give me a shout . Should you want or need the extra help I would be willing to donate my time and labor .