Emergency Trip To Illinois

An unexpected accident causes many plans to be changed. 3 trips were made to Illinois in the past week. Thankfully nobody was hurt and everything and everyone is back home.
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  • @farmboy5622
    @farmboy56222 ай бұрын

    Glad no one was hurt. It was a nice change of pace, to see the two older brothers interacting together on a road trip. Too bad it was for a bad reason. Shout out to the tow truck driver that went out of his way to help Seth and Mackenzie.

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    The kindest tow truck driver!!!

  • @robertmarino2158

    @robertmarino2158

    2 ай бұрын

    A big shout out to the tow truck driver , thank you sir for helping, amazing help , stay safe !

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    He went out of his way to make sure Seth and Mackenzie were taken care of. He also offered to help the boys when they were working on the radiator of the truck!! I can't thank him enough!!

  • @davidgerdes6848
    @davidgerdes68482 ай бұрын

    Glad they were ok Pittsfield I'll. Is only about 35 miles from were I live thank God you all made it home safely.

  • @paulprigge1209

    @paulprigge1209

    2 ай бұрын

    Getting close. Lol Quincy today

  • @andrewgraves3719
    @andrewgraves37192 ай бұрын

    Maybe Seth and Kenzie can get some time this fall to do some deer hunting together. They seem to naturally attract them. Glad everyone is okay, chalk it up as an adventure. Years ago, I hit a deer while returning home from work on my motorcycle. I wasn't hurt, but the trooper had to dispatch the deer (it wound up in the freezer). Have a blessed week and stay safe.

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Always an adventure! 😊

  • @toddpeters9007
    @toddpeters90072 ай бұрын

    Glad they are ok! Equipment can be fixed in time ...😊

  • @glenn6448
    @glenn64482 ай бұрын

    One trip for two turns into three trips fo six. 😊 I grew up on a farm in northern Illinois. Very rich farmland now all covered with concrete and subdivisions. I left for Wisconsin.

  • @bay9876
    @bay98762 ай бұрын

    Always greener on the other side so the deer chances it. Always happens when least expected and what a mess. Glad nobody was hurt except the deer.

  • @adamm1902
    @adamm19022 ай бұрын

    Most of us in Illinois are kindhearted people and will help out when we can, so sorry you had to come to our corrupt state

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    The whole state isn't corrupt. 😊

  • @williamkelley5927
    @williamkelley59272 ай бұрын

    A blessing everyone is hunky dory. Deers are the worst enemy of moving vehicles. Amazed of how little damage was done. Today’s vehicles would be totaled. Now I’m hungry. Going to go eat some chicken wings and a venison steak. Again, glad everyone is okay!

  • @shawnwood7691
    @shawnwood76912 ай бұрын

    Glad no one was hurt . From the looks of that truck that can be fixed

  • @pilot9122
    @pilot91222 ай бұрын

    I for sure know where Pittsfield Illinois at I am originally from Jacksonville Illinois area moved to Michigan! I am sure Thankful that everyone is safe from hitting the deer! Thanks for sharing!

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    The people are so friendly and kind in Pittsfield!!

  • @paullohrentz1170

    @paullohrentz1170

    2 ай бұрын

    I also am glad everyone made it home safe. Last November my wife was driving our 2013 Camry and hit a fawn following its mother. She was going about 50 mph and it caused $1900 worth of damage.

  • @280813jb
    @280813jb2 ай бұрын

    Glad no one was hurt, only the truck and the deer.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.37292 ай бұрын

    Ethan will probably never let Seth Borrow his Truck again. 😬 ALL of your Boys are Highly Skilled Mechanics. 👍🙏

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    No hard feelings between anyone or about anything. 😊

  • @genesis4567
    @genesis45672 ай бұрын

    I had to smile at this video ,my pickup is setting 6 hrs away in ohio with a damaged rear spindle from wheel bearing going out on the ohio turnpike, towing company took our trailer loaded with a sprayer to their lot till the ford dealership gets the truck going, i rented a car to come home ,such is life, farm on!

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Hope everything works out for you!!

  • @tomvarnado8156
    @tomvarnado81562 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear Seth and Mackenzie was not hurt.As for the truck that can be fixed.

  • @zetuskid
    @zetuskid2 ай бұрын

    Thank goodness no one was injured. Sometimes those deer wrecks can cause bad wrecks, so that’s a real blessing!

  • @rayeddy528
    @rayeddy5282 ай бұрын

    Thankful everyone got back home safe and got the truck home !! You all seem to have a wonderful positive attitude !!! Be safe and God bless !!!!! Eddy

  • @Rusty_Nickle
    @Rusty_Nickle2 ай бұрын

    Big thing, everyone is safe.

  • @RomeKG471
    @RomeKG4712 ай бұрын

    Glad they are safe! Be careful guys!

  • @user-qi7tb7iv9y
    @user-qi7tb7iv9y2 ай бұрын

    Trucks can always be fixed, as a parent and grandparent all that really matters is everyone is safe thats the main thing. Good luck to the boys but am sure they will get it up and running!!! Take care. Stan. Ia.

  • @johnviney7919
    @johnviney79192 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video, Rhonda! Rough trip but glad no one was hurt - except for the deer, Have a nice week! 😀

  • @paulprigge1209
    @paulprigge12092 ай бұрын

    Let me guess close to Quincy Illinois Hannibal Missouri. Many locally have about half the corn crop in. Before the rain started which we’re thankful for.

  • @ElvinWeaver-pu8te
    @ElvinWeaver-pu8te2 ай бұрын

    Thanks to God for everyone's safety in your travels and that exciting experience! Have a blessed week!!

  • @brianpisant3567
    @brianpisant35672 ай бұрын

    Such a blessed and loving family! ❤

  • @robertlafollette2236
    @robertlafollette22362 ай бұрын

    Glade no one was hurt and got home safely. God Bless.💗🙏

  • @MichaelHawkins-pl5ln
    @MichaelHawkins-pl5ln2 ай бұрын

    I look out my window everyday and see Illinois......I have lived here 69 years of my 69 years on earth.....I am glad You saw Illinois for a little while........Most people in Illinois are good people......a few bad people have given our state a bad name.....Glad no one in Your Lovely Family was hurt.......I just love Your videos.

  • @alvinsterk2918
    @alvinsterk29182 ай бұрын

    Been to Pittsfield IL. I've unloaded steel and pre fab buildings there över the years. Thank you for bringing back memories of the area I have driven. Oh I have spent lots of time driving Michigan from Grand Rapids, Lansing Kalamazoo Detroit. I think I wore the right lane of I-94 out over the years. Good luck with the pickup and the farming year coming up. Be safe 😊

  • @patkelly7999
    @patkelly79992 ай бұрын

    Great stuff Everyone, hard luck with the deer incident, good job Sydney and Ethan on the recovery👍🙏🙏🙂

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck2 ай бұрын

    OMG!... HOPE ALL ARE WELL!... PRAYERS

  • @williamrandall6472
    @williamrandall64722 ай бұрын

    Praying for the absolute best for everyone 🙏 Kenzie and Seth are very blessed to have the 2 of you able &willing to go get them.Give them my very best ❤

  • @guillermoperez4164
    @guillermoperez41642 ай бұрын

    Thanks god they are ok 🙏that is the most important thing!!

  • @ytwatcher01
    @ytwatcher012 ай бұрын

    So happy to see everybody is ok 😀

  • @danne77sthlm
    @danne77sthlm2 ай бұрын

    Happy to hear nobody was hurt, good luck and hopefully all can be fixed, but the important part is that nobody was hurt!

  • @daveverburg6178
    @daveverburg61782 ай бұрын

    Wow adventures! Glad no one was hurt. Hi from Lk Tahoe, all is going well here. 😊

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear all is well!!

  • @mr.b6374
    @mr.b63742 ай бұрын

    Moral of the story! Since the Deer and all other animals know Kenzie is such an animal lover they are dying to get to see her!!!! time to increase everyones Insurance policies!

  • @Jim-tj5lq
    @Jim-tj5lq2 ай бұрын

    I'm just glad they are ok.

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Me too!!!

  • @nailbender7223
    @nailbender72232 ай бұрын

    You guys just know how to have all the fun all the time! Glad it wasn't worse because it always can be.

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    It's all fun here!! 😄

  • @richiecaelwarts1911
    @richiecaelwarts19112 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear about the truck damage love the steering wheel cover on that stake truck Browning nice .

  • @randyphillips1275
    @randyphillips12752 ай бұрын

    Glad no one was hurt when they hit that deer, good to see they got the truck home safely, really enjoyed your video, have a great day

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @jamesbrown8718
    @jamesbrown87182 ай бұрын

    So glad they are okay, she is blessed to have such wonderful parents and Seth to have such amazing in laws. You and your family is so amazing and very close to one another. Have safe travels there and back. I am sure the boys can hold down the farm till you all get back.

  • @TomSmith-me7ph
    @TomSmith-me7ph2 ай бұрын

    Good video guys, glad everyone made it home safe.

  • @farmingfishingfamilyontari2814
    @farmingfishingfamilyontari28142 ай бұрын

    You never know what the coming week will bring. Lots of driving for you folks. Seth seems to attract deer this year. Adventure awaits, is what I sometimes say. Glad it worked out and all were safe and sound

  • @johntolly1013
    @johntolly10132 ай бұрын

    WOW, what an adventure that was for everyone. 😊

  • @souravIfarmer7785
    @souravIfarmer77852 ай бұрын

    Good vedio 👌👍

  • @Dlas84
    @Dlas842 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the neighborhood! I live a few miles south of pittsfield, wish I could have helped in someway, it’s no fun being stranded that far from home. Love the channel!

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for a community that made them feel welcomed!!

  • @user-wi1si8kr7v
    @user-wi1si8kr7v2 ай бұрын

    Ronda As a former driver of a Semi I have seen trucks hitting a Deer and actually taking off the entire Front End and destroying the windshield So in your case I say that the truck faired out pretty well and can be repaired Can’t say much about the Deer. lol keep us posted on the repair of the truck My prayers are always with you 😊

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @Dan-qy1rg
    @Dan-qy1rg2 ай бұрын

    Well hey, everyone is safe and sound, that's the most important thing. I know that the trip was a long one, but you did have some nice views during the trip in the day. Hopefully all will go well with the truck. I hope you all have a good evening, and also a nice week! Thanks.

  • @stephenpikaahu8883
    @stephenpikaahu88832 ай бұрын

    Bravo Rhonda and Kevin a great family team work blessings

  • @williamwright8286
    @williamwright82862 ай бұрын

    Great Job guys . Nice getting some camera 📸 time

  • @tsparky236
    @tsparky2362 ай бұрын

    Thankfully no one got hurt or worse. Metal and Plastic can be repaired but we can't. Thank you for the video

  • @robethamblin2038
    @robethamblin20382 ай бұрын

    Good morning 🙏 🌄 from keavy Kentucky I hope your family 👪 is doing okay .

  • @patblaney3895
    @patblaney38952 ай бұрын

    Great vlog guys it's nice to see yous away from the day job thanks for sharing

  • @redwolf6724
    @redwolf67242 ай бұрын

    Glad Everyone’s Ok

  • @user-wi1si8kr7v
    @user-wi1si8kr7v2 ай бұрын

    Ronda/ Kevin. Thank God nobody was hurt the good lord was closely watching over them It scares me when you post something like this as I care so much for your family ❤😊

  • @rdyardie
    @rdyardie2 ай бұрын

    I had a similar experience. I was picking up my brother from camp about an hour from Saskatoon. As I was passing an oncoming car someone threw a beer bottle from the other car. It punctured the radiator. (My father came with an uncle to pick us up.) They squeezed the tube shut on the radiator. Then they loosened the radiator cap. The leak was stopped. It was evening so it was cool. It was not a deer but a beer bottle. . . . You will now have a story to tell your grandchildren.

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Yikes!!

  • @leighwade6232
    @leighwade62322 ай бұрын

    Love you all Glad that Seth and Mackenzie are well. Not to bad on damage , love you all from Australia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gtnoslp
    @gtnoslp2 ай бұрын

    Glad there were no injuries.

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten29942 ай бұрын

    It is a wonder air bags did not employ glad their ok. thanks for sharing

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson34022 ай бұрын

    Good that no one was hurt. It looks as though the truck can be fixed.

  • @michaelstewart8806
    @michaelstewart88062 ай бұрын

    Thank God the kids weren't hurt. You hear so many horror stories about deer crashing through the windshield. 🙏

  • @richardmccullock51
    @richardmccullock512 ай бұрын

    Good video. Good everybody is safe your friend in Virginia.

  • @jerrystout3032
    @jerrystout30322 ай бұрын

    Great family!!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇

  • @johnhenderson299
    @johnhenderson2992 ай бұрын

    Glad nobody was hurt and you got a road trip

  • @tracyeaves1084
    @tracyeaves10842 ай бұрын

    Glad know one got hurt and by the way like the silver in your hair

  • @donrock6800
    @donrock68002 ай бұрын

    I’m glad everybody was alright thanks for your videos

  • @toddnance454
    @toddnance4542 ай бұрын

    Got some drone shots of some ground work yesterday, have a great day

  • @doncc6080
    @doncc60802 ай бұрын

    Good that Seth and McKenzie were not injured. Just thinking they practiced this by first smashing there car up hitting a deer. Great to have a family of mechanics!!!!!

  • @RichClark-fk6qw
    @RichClark-fk6qw2 ай бұрын

    Looks like truck needs a used Farmhand front bumper!

  • @gabrielklassen9043
    @gabrielklassen90432 ай бұрын

    So glad you and Seth n Mckenzie are safe n sound I've hit deere before and there not fun thay do so much damage that it's a pretty much write off sometime

  • @dobberaaron6658
    @dobberaaron66582 ай бұрын

    I'm so grateful everybody was okay too bad about the old Dodge darn deer looks like you hit a elk I'm glad everybody's okay Rhonda I love your Channel so much thank you thank you for all that you do you're the best on KZread I love you guys take care God bless PS I'm your number one fan

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @toddnance454
    @toddnance4542 ай бұрын

    I’m in Bryon center this week from Ohio for training. I was taking a ride and thought that the area reminded of your channel, was surprised to find out that your so close to where I am, enjoy your channel

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Byron Center is only a few minutes from us.

  • @SouthernBlessedHomestead
    @SouthernBlessedHomestead2 ай бұрын

    Glad everyone was ok and you got everything back home. Y’all were like 6 hrs from us, should have drove on down to Southern Blessed Homestead 😊

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Ah, what's another 6 hours farther... 😄

  • @SouthernBlessedHomestead

    @SouthernBlessedHomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    @@acresofclayhomestead right 😂😂

  • @grzegorzkasperski1408
    @grzegorzkasperski14082 ай бұрын

    It must have been a big deer to bend the metal bumper like that. You are real farmers because you are interested in what other farmers are already doing in the fields.

  • @RichClark-fk6qw
    @RichClark-fk6qw2 ай бұрын

    It's a very nice spreader for 20 grand or whatever it costs to get pickup home and repair it and make 3 trips to MO!

  • @theoisaac9948
    @theoisaac99482 ай бұрын

    👍 stay together 👍

  • @mevinson
    @mevinson2 ай бұрын

    You now have a Dodge truck with lots of "Patina" to enjoy!

  • @davidstoddard9160
    @davidstoddard91602 ай бұрын

    Transmission cooler is what you was trying to think of what it was called, I think.

  • @lynwessel2471
    @lynwessel24712 ай бұрын

    One of my neighbors had a deer run headlong into the driver side door. She lost control and ended up in the ditch. She looked and the deer was standing right there looking in the window like he wanted to say "Sorry, you okay?"(she was)

  • @VineV-Dutch
    @VineV-Dutch2 ай бұрын

    That's why our vehicles in Saskatchewan have bull-bars or 4x4 front bumpers included headlight protection. Just ordered a new one from ARB, but Herd got some nice ones too. Exhausting trip and what a bummer for them. Bright side; no injuries except the deer. Is the truck a write off?

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, the truck is a write-off.

  • @jorgejimenez-ku1wx
    @jorgejimenez-ku1wx2 ай бұрын

    thx God every body is okaay!!!!🙏🙏🦌🦌🦌🦌

  • @donovanvolk8583
    @donovanvolk85832 ай бұрын

    Pull the bumper off and put a radiator in and a intercooler and run it back

  • @williamgreenway9893
    @williamgreenway98932 ай бұрын

    Dad & Mom to the rescue. ❤️

  • @vicchiapetta4166
    @vicchiapetta41662 ай бұрын

    I’m so very glad everyone was safe!! When going thru Illinois, do you remember going thru Lisle or Naperville?!! That’s where I was born and raised!! Too bad I didn’t know you were going, you could have stayed at my Sister and Brothers home, ( Our old Family Home)!! The damage doesn’t look too bad, for those good mechanics you have!! You sure have a wonderful Family!! God Bless You All, Vic!!

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    No, we didn't see those towns.

  • @kajuncourier
    @kajuncourier2 ай бұрын

    Here is a thought that could benefit the whole family. It may take time time to think if it is worth it. Buy a wrecker at a auction. Could be used to retrieve a family vehicle,could pull out tractor stuck in mud that has to be lifted and pulled at same time. You have trucks and a trailer, but when coming to hoisting and pulling at same time,not very functionable. Also could be used as a side business for one of your sons (be there own boss) Oh,by the way makes a good tool for lifting on something as you work on a piece of equipment and not tie up the large excavator. Winch & boom from the wrecker together perform many good tasks. All in one universal equipment. Hop in and go with stocked tools. Speed up the system with less down time and having to hook up a trailer.

  • @Cattlefarmer80
    @Cattlefarmer802 ай бұрын

    Free hunting trip for Seth down here in TN. He's a freaking deer magnet!😂

  • @keithselzer9816
    @keithselzer98162 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear everyone was OK. Them dang deer can sure make a mess of things. I hit one 2 year's ago in my little Mitsubishi outlander a week after paying it off and totaled it. Dumb luck I guess.

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh no!!! Sorry to hear.

  • @gregorywisnasky7547
    @gregorywisnasky75472 ай бұрын

    Good job nobody got hurt

  • @lorrainestafford3809
    @lorrainestafford38092 ай бұрын

    I'm just glad that Mackenzie and her husband didn't get hurt praise the Lord for that😊

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes and Amen!!

  • @wildbill5126
    @wildbill51262 ай бұрын

    Just Glad Seth & Mackenzie are OK.

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes!!

  • @mattphillips4260
    @mattphillips42602 ай бұрын

    i am a big fan of dodge with the cummins but have to say that is a big down fall for them the rad and other coolers are out in the wide open and super easy to get hit good thing is nobody got hurt

  • @daveschwerdtfeger7842
    @daveschwerdtfeger78422 ай бұрын

    👋😊

  • @rmlestes
    @rmlestes2 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @altoncheatham7383
    @altoncheatham73832 ай бұрын

    Glad they are ok. Yall probably drove by my wife’s hometown. Lincoln

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, we did drive through Lincoln. 😀

  • @johnmedici6655
    @johnmedici66552 ай бұрын

    By the looks of the truck there must have nothing salvageable from the deer 😅

  • @deludedreality89
    @deludedreality892 ай бұрын

    Good thing no one was hurt (except the deer) 😅. I was driving with my dad headed to the grocery store in November 2022 and a deer sprinted across the street suddenly. Almost hit it.

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you didn't hit it!

  • @NavyAirdaleOldTimer
    @NavyAirdaleOldTimer2 ай бұрын

    Green Acres of Clay, Rhubarb Pie. They hit another deer !!?! So you sent in the Blitz Greig, aka Sydney and Eathan. Seth and Kenzie don't need no gun. They just need a motor vehicle, No scope required. They will hit that sucker dead on. You should feel blessed Rhonda that there are no Moose in southern Michigan! What a great episode. God Bless you and your family...

  • @Gearoid35
    @Gearoid352 ай бұрын

    Accidents happen, glad everyone was OK, metal can be repaired

  • @geebopbaluba1591
    @geebopbaluba15912 ай бұрын

    Years ago we hit a deer coming back from walking the track at our high school in our old Oldsmobile cutlass and it ended up as the car sailed around and around and in the ditch.

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    Hope nobody was hurt.

  • @aproudamerican2692
    @aproudamerican26922 ай бұрын

    Thankfully, the deer wasn't jumping at the point of contact or else they would have had an extra passenger in their front seat. It's always a good idea to put Deer Crash Bars N Grills on our trucks. *They'll save alot of truck damage and more importantly lives.*

  • @ohcrapwhatsnext
    @ohcrapwhatsnext2 ай бұрын

    Happy to hear no human injuries... God bless you guys. So did they gut the road kill or did the deer live?

  • @acresofclayhomestead

    @acresofclayhomestead

    2 ай бұрын

    They never saw the deer. They figured it flew to the other side of the highway.

  • @ohcrapwhatsnext

    @ohcrapwhatsnext

    2 ай бұрын

    @@acresofclayhomestead Is that a hit n run? hahha

  • @crbridges
    @crbridges2 ай бұрын

    Good they are OK look up Roo & Wombat strikes 😳