You are a man on a mission, Simon. I take my hat off to you. A real Labour of Love. Best Wishes.

@simoneardley

22 күн бұрын

Thanks Alistair, i pray for good weather every day!!🤣🤞🏼

Lovely property, but I'd need a quad bike with a small trailer, no way I could push that wheel barrow up that his so hats off to you Simon

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Tony, its on my wish list!!🤣

you forgot to mention the visit of the Stork to your family recently LOL

Clearing that ditch looked a hard slog with plenty graft.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Tell me about it 🤣💪🏽

Always a joy to watch Simon… you are doing a cracking job there… you will be rewarded on a daily basis with superb wildlife encounters. Bet you are missing a pie though 🤣 Best wishes Paul

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thats the plan Paul!!🤞🏼🐦🦊 The wife makes a good pie👍🏼😀

Convert your big double wheel barrow to a single wheel in the middle. I did mine like that. Much easier turned and manoeuvred.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Phil, might look at that mate 👍🏼👀

Thanks Simon, really interesting, I've just bought the 180-600 to go with the Z8 and pleased with the combo.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks John, thats a great setup youve got there. Perfect walkabout combo👍🏼👍🏼

The place is looking great Simon, big changes since your first vids all the best

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Yeh, getting there Alex 👊🏼👍🏼

Phenomenal work...Take a bow sir

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Chris 👍🏼

Your doing a great job Simon keep it up. Rodders 👍

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Rodders 👍🏼👊🏼

Living the dream Simon! U must be shattered doing all that work! Its looking great tho! Exciting projects ahead!!!

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers , I eat lots of spinach!!🤣🤣 Slowly getting there👍🏼👍🏼

Dreams do come true fairplay to you all for putting in a great effort !! and mostly with a manual wheelbarrow thats an achievement in itself !! great to see you been rewarded with some beautiful birds !! Bring on the pond ! could you utilise that stream to make it happen ???

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Pat, sadly the stream is on the other side of the property but I think theres enough water in this part of Wales to keep it sufficiently topped up!!😃🤞🏼

First video I’ve come across of you and I wasn’t disappointed looking forwards to this project great video pal

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Aaron. Welcome to the channel 👍🏼👊🏼

Awesome work mate, looking superb! It's hard work, but very satisfying stuff. Cheers Rich 😀

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Rich, hard graft but you get out what you put in. Cheers for watching pal👊🏼👀

Great video SImon. Your place looks perfect! Pond wise, may I suggest a sunken hide, to get lens at water level, and then build the pond round that... Could attract amazing birds if large enoigh and you stock it with fish... what a place and what a fab project! Enjoy it!

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Clive, it'd be rude to not put some form of hide in for the pond !!👍🏼📷👀

Whew, I feel worn out just watching! I'm really enjoying watching your homestead series, and love watching to see how it develops over the months. Looking forward to seeing the meadow in the summer. 🙂

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Andy

great video its look good

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Building the dream there buddy but it just shows how much work is involved! So impressed mate! O Another great video oh and I loved the music 😂😜

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Michael, gotta mix it up a bit. Had a few complaints but you cant please everyone!!🤣🤣 Thanks for watching mate👊🏼👍🏼

Huge respect from Rio 🎉

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Paul 👍🏼

Coming together nicely si,well done,looking fwd to seeing the pool development in the future,keep up the gwaith arbenig!!,keep up with the good work!!

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Neu, cant wait to start the pond. Should bring plenty of species in 📷👀

With all those wild flowers you should get yourself 1 or 2 horizontal hives and catch yourself some local bee swarms. Also get some coco core to mix in with that soil for your raised beds.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Ive heard Beekeeping can take over your life and I've enough hobbies John🤣🤣 Think ill just stick to buying the local honey, nice idea though!!👍🏼👊🏼

I really admire all the hard work and creativity you are putting in to develop your Wildlife Homestead, Simon. Not only is it going to be a haven for wildlife but it is going to be a sanctuary for rest and contemplation for anyone who is honored with an invitation to visit the Homestead. Your dogs are already enjoying their new home.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Clifton, yes they love the place as much as we do!!👌🏼👍🏼

Another great video Simon. Making good progress, Loved to hear the word Pond that will be a big job all of it's own, just an idea a steep bank on the back side using some of the spoil with a few old clay pipe's or something popped into it you never know a Kingy might just take an interest chuck a load of little rudd in for a bit of a teaser , ps a power barrow or a mini tractor and trailer would make life a bit easier me thinks saying that you looks like you will be getting allot more help before you know it with the GC's😉, Great to see. all the best as always, Mike E...

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike , cant wait to start the pond. It'll be amazing what wildlife it should bring in !!👍🏼🤞🏼

Great work Si 👊

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Si 👊🏼👍🏼

Well done Simon, plenty hard work for you, but you,ll reap the rewards, cheers Den

@simoneardley

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Den 👍🏼

👍 great work Simon,.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

The place is looking great mate. I dont know where you get all your energy from, maybe its that healthy Welsh country air. Catch up soon. Keep up the good work. 👍

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks John, the energy comes through necessity!!🤣🤣 It'd be a jungle if I didn't keep at it mate. ATB, Si 👊🏼👍🏼

Loads of hard work there Simon and its looking good. As they say, the pain is temporary, the glory is forever. A pond, reeds, the Hoki and great crested Grebe. I can see it now.

@simoneardley

2 ай бұрын

Cheers Nigel, its enjoyable work and the pond is an exciting addition. Cant wait to get cracking with it.👍🏼

Great video Simon done a lot of work already look forward to the buzzards !what a great place👍👌

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, its a special spot weve got 👌🏼👍🏼

Wow, Team Homestead have put so much hard work in that I almost feel guilty relaxing with a coffee to watch! It’s going to be an amazing wildlife haven for you. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Youre welcome Samantha, its coming along nicely 😃

Great update mate it's certainly coming together well done

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Keith 👍🏼

Good vlog Simon. You are a grafter . . . but it will be worth it in the end. Thanks for sharing all your plans for the project. Keep up the good work.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍🏼

great job Simon the wood chipping are a great idea what with work as well do you have time to sleep catch you on the next instalment laurence

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Laurence, i grab an hour here and there mate!!🤣

Blimey !! Saves on a gym membership Simon !! :-) ...great projects and as I know from my old place incredibly satisfying to see what your efforts bring in...FYI after much deliberation and to go with my Z8 I settled on the 800,mm PF and the 180-600mm and both ridiculously good and crazily light (relatively)... I'm using the 800mm primarily for birds/reserves etc but for my hide work/walkaround/mammals like my current Fox project the 180-600 is brilliant and incredibly good value...The only very small issue is the f6.3 on both but with noise reduction it's a small thing. Ideal combo probably the 180-600 and the 400mm f2.8 TC but that requires selling both kidneys !! Just a small point re the Barn Owl box (I put up about ten over the years) always make sure there are no overhanging branches blocking a good clear flight in to the box as Barnies I found are surprisingly sensitive about that (unlike Tawnies who'll push through walls ) ...enjoy the summer and looking forward to how your amazing homestead all develops

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Nigel, youve got a great setup there. I really enjoyed the 180-600 when i borrowed it, like you say great value!! Ive trimmed around the Barnie box, hopefully there may be some new residents soon. Apparently this year is set to be a record year for Barn Owls with over 70 breeding pairs in Montomeryshire. Great news. Thanks for following the progress 👍🏼

@nigelmorley8092

Ай бұрын

@@simoneardley Thanks for the reply Simon...fyi your review persuaded me to buy a HikMicro thermal Lynx 2.0 as well !! :-). ....what a great bit of kit..fascinating just to take out without the camera when I'm walking the dog

its looking stunning already ,It looks absolutely amazing

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Peter 😀

I can't believe the amount of hard work you get done there! It's all looking beautiful, and what a treat to discover the buzzards. So looking forward to the next episode!!

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching the channel. See you on the next one 👀👍🏼

Enjoyed this Simon, there’s some graft done and to be done there. I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned it on another video but I think I’ve watched most of yours, but anyway, are you planning to hire out the built hides like some do. Some interesting wildlife to be had there for sure.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Frank, yes thats the plan. Were hoping to set up a Shepherds hut up as well to provide accommodation.

I really like seeing all your prograss and hearing your plans!

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Andrew👍🏼

Cheers Simon. The homestead is looking great. You can see the hard graft you’ve put in already making a difference. A pond will attract a lot of different species in. Respect to you. All the best. 👍👍📷😎

@simoneardley

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Rob and cheers for watching mate 👍🏼

After this you will not be able to sit still in a hide for long, Simon ;O)

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Haha, a bit of hide work would be a welcome break 🤣👍🏼

The homestead is coming on fantastic Simon, know it'll have been a lot of hard work but I'm pleased to see the path going in as it'll make getting around a lot easier especially in the winter. Looking forward to the next vlog

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much, the path has made a huge difference 👍🏼

Looks amazing your certainly getting it all sorted. It’s turning into a labour of love.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

It sure is Neil 👍🏼

Loved this update, mate. You are living my dream! Well done to you and Dawn for all your hard work. Nice to see the dogs are lending a hand as well. 😊

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, the place is coming along nicely. They take great delight in chasing the pheasants through the woods!!🤣

The place is starting to take shape now Simon. Really looking forward to seeing the pond going in, it will be a magnet for all sorts of wildlife. Great to see your knee seems to be holding up ok. Look forward to the next instalment. 👍

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Phil, these hills are certainly a test for the old bones!!🤣 Cant wait to start the pond, its on a very big list of "jobs to do"!!😃👍🏼

Wow, hours of graft there Simon, my back hurts just watching the video 😂, it's looking great, 👌 Looking forward the the next installment. Thanks for sharing 👍

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

You and me both!!! Thanks for watching

All your hard work will pay off when you have finished mate . Your putting plenty Graft in 👍👍

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Tell me about it, cheers Neil 👊🏼

Absolutely cracking, Great to see things coming along and your ideas unfolding. Thanks for the update.

@simoneardley

2 ай бұрын

Youre welcome Michael 😃

Ay up Si. You two must put in more work per calendar month than anyone I know. You know you work hard when you need 2 wheels on yer barra! Damn, I wasn't gonna mention calendars! I know there's always something to do, and you have to take advantage of good weather but pace yourself lad. Had me blowin' just watchin'! I need to ask you something on the QT, can I get your email or message you on fb maybe? Stay safe and well mucker.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Richard, its on the list mate again !!🤣 Of course drop me an email at simoneardley1969@gmail.com 👍🏼

Wow Simon you have been a busy lad ,its look beautiful. Loving the wood chipping footpath,so much so we are going to do the same on a much, much smaller scale. Hope the weather stays good so you can keep busy,can’t wait for the next installment even the wife keeps asking “ Has the fig roll man put a video on yet” 😀. Take care mate

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Graham, "the fig roll man"!!! Ive been called worse🤣🤣 ATB, Si 👊🏼

Its all starting to come together Simon, you've certainly accomplished a lot already in a short time. Some great ideas with the pond etc too. Waiting for the next update. Chris

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Chris 👊🏼

hi Simon wow what beautiful area looking fantastic bloody hard work digging out the paths but well worth it. Its coming on a treat now can't wait for the next up date clive

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Clive 👊🏼

This is a beautiful piece of land and it will onl< get more beautiful with time. But a lot, a lot, alot of work. Respect!

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Richard 👍🏼

What an amazing amount of work you have done already coming on really well

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Steve 👍🏼

No question about you staying fit there Simon, excellent news about the Buzzards, they make brilliant subjects. The pond is a great idea , I can operate excavators in exchange for a Buzzard shoot or two 😁. Things are starting to take shape there Simon it will be good when you can relax and enjoy it.

@simoneardley

2 ай бұрын

Ive heard about that word Ray, "relax"!! 🤣🤣 I'll bear that in mind , thanks for the offer pal👊🏼

Hi Si, another great film! So good that the buzzards have been down! It must be lucky buzzard week, because I've also had one down on my perch, after almost giving up hope. Persistence does pay off!

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks John, thats the key mate. Never give up, persistence always pays off !!👊🏼📷

looking fantastic going to be amazing when complete and you are certainly getting your steps in, How to you find the time to go to work or have you took the plunge and early retirement

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Andy, not retired yet mate. Later this year!!👍🏼

A lovely interesting update on the homestead Simon. Its really coming on a treat, some great ideas & well thought out to maximise the oppotunities the property has. I going to be interesting watching it all take shape, you certainly are a grafter thats for sure 🤛

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Roy, its graft alright but very enjoyable

All looking good, Squire Eardley.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Alistair, thats got a ring to it!!!🤣🤣

Great video Simon and very inspirational. One day if I’m lucky I’ll create something similar, looking forward to follow your project and cant wait for the pond build! 👏

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Andy, I'm looking forward to that part too!!😃👍🏼

Fantastic stuff Simon. Great film and brilliant to see an update. Some graft there but no corners cut and beautiful work as always Si. Whether your making paths , walking sticks, wildlife pics etc it's always a mint job. Can't wait to see your bridge 🙂👍. Atb Si , see ya soon Rick n Billydog

@simoneardley

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Rick, always appreciate your positive comments. Looking forward to seeing you down there again soon 👊🏼

Thanks again for another great update. Really enjoying seeing the place come alive can't wait to see the pond video. A mini digger job definitely 😁. But like you say a magnet for wildlife, nice beach area with a trail camera up would be awesome. In my pond I get loads of birds from the woods that you just don't get from feeders like the redstart, chiffchaffs ECT.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, the pond should be a great addition to the place👍🏼🤞🏼

Another fantastic video, Simon, you've been a busy man, and it's great to see you've had the buzzards down. My boss has a great greenhouse that he has just recently purchased that would be great at your place, I'll get the details and a picture for you and send them over.

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Cheers Lee. looking forward to trying to capture some decent pics of the buzzards 👍🏼

Looks like a full time job just keeping the place in order!

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

I dream about mowing grass!!😂

@firstlast2034

Ай бұрын

Well, I have 4acres in woods I keep mowed.

I'm wondering what you do in your spare time?☺

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Haha, ive heard about that stuff, never had any!!!🤣

You’ve achieved so much in such a short time 👏. Looking forward to when you open the hides, can you give an indication on location as Powis is quite large. Message if you don’t want it public yet.

@simoneardley

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Sue, the good weather helps. Were inbetween Oswestry and Welshpool

@sue.Hoo123

2 ай бұрын

@@simoneardley great, not far from me in Shrewsbury then 👍

It’s looking Amazing, you still working at your old fire station ?

@simoneardley

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Kev, yeh still there mate. Retiring in September and cant wait!!👍🏼🔥

Love following your progress at your new Homestead. Can I ask what source you use for the music in your videos? I have a small channel myself and struggle to find copyright-free stuff

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks for following along, I use Epidemic sounds. You have to pay but they have an amazing selection to choose from 👍🏼

Great update :-) Looking amazing, like you said some big projects planned. Have you thought about hosting like minded photographers, either in their tents or campervans or car camping. They learn some knowledge about wildlife photography around the campfire, in exchange for some hard graft :-) Especially on the pond project, many hands make light work. Use the good weather while it's here, I would be up to signing up :-) Put up a poll Simon for interest

@simoneardley

Ай бұрын

Thanks Tom, thats a good shout. Probably best when ive retired later in the year but like you say many hands👍🏼👍🏼

@tomrounding4239

Ай бұрын

@@simoneardley Roger

Sorry but I have switched off, why do so many utubers insist on playing so called crappy music on their channels, I have followed your channel from the beginning, but I just couldn’t listen to that, I hope you think again before using something like that.

@TheRackdog

2 ай бұрын

Really?

@Andy_Thomas

2 ай бұрын

Sure, just hit the mute button during that first bit - there was no other audio/voiceover, so no problem.

@thomasreed49

2 ай бұрын

Great video Simon. On Pied flycatcher is for next year if you block the holes that until they arrive this will stop the blue tits and other taking them by this time will have found somewhere else to live leaving most of the boxes for the flycatchers. You probably knew this but in case you didn’t I thought it was a good idea. 👍

@steve_colwill

2 ай бұрын

Each to their own, but it doesn’t bother me.

@MrJeyjey2707

2 ай бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏