In 2014 my wife and I purchased a 90 acre farm that had been abandoned 19 the 1950's. There were the remaining of several buildings, a house a barn and a couple of sheds none were save able. 10 years and a lot of work and we have it almost where we would like it to be. To be honest I guess there is always something else you want to do. It has kept our retirement life full and rewarding.

@livingon80

3 ай бұрын

That all sounds very familiar. It sounds like you have a great place!

I don't know how this showed up on my feed but I am so delighted it did! Oh my goodness! Your little family has a lifetime of work ahead of you. This is what is called "sweat equity". Your audience will be cheering you on every step of the way, via KZread. Congratulations in finding purpose and teaching your children to work hard. I love this video! More, please?

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely more to come :) thank you for your comment!

@RosemarieHomeWorks

Жыл бұрын

Also, your Allison is a godsend! It’s hard to find a good woman who will proverbially ‘push the plow’ with you… but here she is, literally pushing the plow with you! You two have the makings of a great life ❤together.

So wonderful to see what my heart has longed for, for 50 years!! So happy to see you making this land come back to life!!

@livingon80

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the sweet comment! We appreciate it! 💗 Allison

I watch restoration videos. I know I get to the hope that once places are refound, that someone will inhabit them and start a new cycle of flourishing. Thank you for your video of having the courage to do the whole cycle. What is fun? Beyond reclaiming huge areas at a time, the pulling vines out of trees is good. Hauling whole tree sections with a truck also had merit. In a yard, a lawn mower might pull branches. 6:14 has a wonderful new view. Had to chuckle on your bit of "house landscaping". One of the entertainments of Landscape Archeology is under, "What in the world is there?" and also, the beauty of recovered design work. Good start on useful four-legged grass mowers. Nice firewood work. What an excellent thing for your kids to see going on.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, Robert! We are learning a lot as we go! Thank you for watching!

How fortunate you guys were to find a place that someone had previously put so much time, effort and money into. The roads, fencing, ponds, cleared areas, house and other structures puts you so far ahead. Mowing and maintenance will soon expose the beauty that once was. Good job !

@livingon80

25 күн бұрын

It is a work in progress. Hopefully someday we can get it back to what it once was! Thanks for watching! Take care!

What a beautiful piece of property!! And amazing amount of hard work! Can't wait to see more and praying you will all flourish and continue to find joy in the beauty you are recovering!!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Work in progress for sure!

Beautiful piece of land. Lots of hard, satisfying work. The wildlife seem to enjoy their manicured playground. God bless you in your efforts. Thanks for sharing.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We definitely enjoy the wildlife!

@williamlavelle7786

Жыл бұрын

With all the nesting, feeding, hiding cover you riped out most of the wildlife will be gone soon.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Naa. Theres so much more that hasn't been touched.

Love seeing the animals on your property Sometimes there a lot of work that Go's with buying property you've done a great job bless your family

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Love seeing the transformation of this beautiful piece of property. What a dream for those who love the wide open space of their own property.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This just showed up on my feed and so happy it did….it gives me great joy to see the progress you’ve made….it’s a beautiful piece of property and a fantastic eco system confirmed by all the vibrant wildlife …I look forward to following all the progress! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us!!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting!

Love it! Can't wait to see what the future holds for the property and your family.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@stevensaxon8888

Жыл бұрын

@@livingon80 beautiful property. What state are you in?

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Indiana. Thank you!

Your farm isn’t the only beautiful place there. The surrounding properties look beautiful too!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We love that the back butts up to several hundred acres of woods!

@pattimessenger6214

Жыл бұрын

@@livingon80 hubby and I own a ranch that is an inholding. It is a privately owned island surrounded by National Forest. Surrounded by beauty! But the roads are terrible! Enjoy your slice of paradise! It will be a lot f work, but a lot of rewards too.

We are all stewards of this planet, you are one of the best!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Frances!

You’ve cleaned it up, it’s so beautiful why not buy it. I love watching you take ugly and make beautiful. I love the deer, the turtle, the turkeys all the wild life keeps it thriving. Your wife does a great job too.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We are trying! We appreciate you watching! 💗 Allison

Just came across your channel and I subscribed so I can watch you make this place beautiful again. Please get some safety glasses to wear next time you weed-eat. 😊

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thank you!

@Oscarmd960

Жыл бұрын

@@livingon80i just hit the subscribe bottom as well. Yes we want to see more how your beautiful place turns out. Good luck

@tomarnold995

Жыл бұрын

Even better to have a face screen and ear muffs. All kinds of stuff will hit your face. Will you share where this property is? Seems like lots of equipment available for different chores. Lots of friends?

Love this! So excited to see the progress!!

Its a legacy of the family take care of it and be proud of it... 80 acres of land oh my.....

@livingon80

10 ай бұрын

We will do our best. And yes, its a LOT of work!

What an amazing property with the ponds, pastures and creek. Great to see all of the wildlife. The algorithm suggested I watch this. Glad I did. Thanks for sharing your journey to bring this property back. Would love to tackle a project like this myself. Has to be so rewarding to see the progress you have made.

@livingon80

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

That poor Poulan riding mower is a BEAST :)

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

🤣 yes it was! I still can't believe how easily it went through some thick stuff!

@ItzTheCattman

5 ай бұрын

i showed my lawnmower the poulan in the video and it was ashamed of itself

Just beautiful country side and they great animals they will love this yard now that you have cleared it congratulations for showing this great transformation

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love what you guys are doing. Love seeing the animals on the property.

@livingon80

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Lots of wildlife for sure! We love them too!

Just a wonderful property that is loved again.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

Great job. A lot of work but worth every bit of effort. Looking forward to seeing more.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! More to come!

Wonderful with the wildlife around. Beautiful ❤️

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! They seem to be getting used to us! The deer come up pretty close! 💗 Allison

So nice to watch this transformation thank you!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

The land looks amazing and the animals look happy

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Hey there. The first thing I thought when I saw this property was that, WOW you could have gone out and hired ALL of the great yard makeover folks to gather in one spot and go to town mowing, mulching, clearing, and weed eating !!! That would have been an EPIC showdown !! That was some EPIC clearing. Looks really nice.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

That would have been awesome! Thank you for watching!

I wish that would of been my life. 80 acres to farm and a big barn to work on cars and pickups. And a woman to love me! For who I am!!

What a massive undertaking! I just found this! The mowing/bush hogging alone was unbelievable! Can’t wait for more videos! Was the house livable?? Oh to be young again! I did this in 1975 on 46 acres and a 100 year old farmhouse! We were 24/25! It takes so much time and energy! Best of luck!❤️

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I definitely can never say I have nothing to do! The house was not livable, because trees had overtaken the gutters and downspouts causing water issues. It's been "breathing" for quite a while now and we are going to start on the house very soon! Videos to follow! Thank you!

It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s going to pay off at the very end. What a great beautiful property you have actually purchased it’s amazing a dream come true for anyone who really wants land and vistas and quietness and privacy. May God bless you. Keep you safe and healthy to continue and beautify your beautiful new home and land. I just found you today, Sunday. And now I am following you and your venture . Bye for now. Rosemary🌹

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

You have done a grand job bringing this expansive property back to its former beauty. Bravo.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

What a beautiful piece of land. WOW..... you've done an excellent job bringing it back to former beauty.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’m so happy to have found your channel, and I look forward to seeing all of your family’s hard work…especially when you get on to the house! Best to y’all!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

This looks amazing, can't wait for more!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Lots of work but it's turning into a gorgeous place to live for you, your family and obviously a lot of critters.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

LOEVED this! Fun and educational. Thank you for sharing.

@livingon80

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Satisfying and rewarding work. Love it. Thank you👍👍

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! We really appreciate the nice comments! 💗 Allison

Hard work pays off. Great job so far ! It was very satisfying to watch all your work.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Good stuff! Love it!!! You folks are living the dream. Keep up the good work...

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

What a great piece of property.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Awesome. Can’t wait for next video.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sunday morning a new one comes out, I think you'll like it!

What a lovely place to work on and beautify. Love the critter shots and the humor.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Wow, what a labour of love for you and your family. It is really lovely to see properties returned to family homes and farms.

@livingon80

25 күн бұрын

Thank you and take care!!

Hello from the UK I've only just started to watch your channel and my goodness from your first video I have watched you and the family have worked very hard over the last couple of years and still working hard it was the video of Allison bushhoging was the first that came on my KZread, and I'm back to the first videos and making my way to your latest video, I absolutely love what your doing and you making a beautiful home/farm/property it looks fantastic after only a couple of years.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Have a great day!

Beautiful... and very exciting.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What a beautiful piece of property you got. Looking forward to seeing what you're gonna do with it.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate it! We are excited about this journey! 💗 Allison

That was awesome! Ty for sharing!😮😊

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

That property looks like a wonderland to keep bees on. They love all those wildflowers, especially the yellow.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Good info on the bees! I don't know anything about beekeeping, but I am very interested in it. Thank you!

Hanging around to see the transformation.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

God bless and what a wonderful work of restoration..

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💗 Allison

Goats would do wonders for this. But I do hope you leave some of the land fallow for all those wild flowers, Cutting it each year after 1st major frost. It will give home to bees butterflies and everything like that and be absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous property!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

We definitely could use goats! After everything gets cut once and we see the terrain and hazards, we definitely are going to have several areas left alone for nature. Thank you!

Fascinating and enjoyable. Great job....

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Great intro video I can’t wait to see more progress

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

Beautiful Beautiful results

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I was at dialysis watching your program. And the nurses and the people nearby. Rondoe what are you watching? Lol A man mowing a grass and making the world a beautiful place again.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Lol! I love it!! We hope you're doing ok! 💗 Allison

Good Luck!! Keep 'em coming.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

And a hand full of kids!!

Amazing undertaking. Well done to all involved.🇨🇦

@livingon80

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Amazing! So much easier when you have the right equipment!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So true!

What a great transformation

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What a job? What a success. Excellent work!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You may find that a 3-point chipper on the back of your tractor will come in handy in the future. Ours takes up to 5" tree branches. We use the chips all around the property ... from adding to large compost bins to pathways between garden rows. We always have one or two large piles breaking down for future use as we shredded green leaves with the chips. They heat up the piles and break down the chips faster.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Another great use for the 3pt hitch. I was looking at renting one of the big trailer hitch types but they are $400/day! I'm going to looking into buying one. Thanks for the suggestion!

Wow!!!

@livingon80

9 ай бұрын

😁

AWESOME !!!!!!!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

The most amazing part is the Poulan lawnmower lasted more than 20 minutes cutting that jungle down. Have done this same thing on several properties, ugly usually means the price is right. Nice place.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

The Poulan was a beast! It's sitting in the garage now with a bent push rod from the head overheating. It's a big issue on the Intek VTwins. Hope to fix it someday but I've been using other mowers for now. Thanks!

I thought it was really cool that you said what equipment you were using.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I thought it would be helpful! I appreciate your feedback!

while on the one hand its great to see domestication and 'human perceived' beauty shaping up, while on the other hand quite sad to see all the vegetation dozed off :( Great work though! hats off guys

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

It all grows back. Really quick 😁 Thanks for watching!

Good job tell your wife to wear safety glasses

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Solid advice! Thank you!

@lauraharvey7424

5 ай бұрын

Amen ❤😂 and a hat keeps the bugs out of your hair

@christinewilliamson6020

3 ай бұрын

And long pants and long sleeved shirt. Does your wife ever do this stuff. Doesn’t look it

@pietwillemovervoorde1836

2 ай бұрын

The full protection package would be great!

That was a fun video watching all the progress & the wildlife. Your Oregon Viewer.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I hope all the wildlife found new homes

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure they did and we will make sure they always will.

Wonderful job done............ WOW. Stay blessed

@livingon80

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I am happy for you 🙏

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That's a lot of work wish you and your family the best.👍

@livingon80

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Beautiful…jealous! ❤

@livingon80

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 💗 Allison

Glorious! Great success to you. Helene/TX

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Awesome, awesome awesome 😊

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁

New to your channel, just subscribed. Love seeing the transformation. Lot's of hard work along with blood, sweat and tears. But the final outcome is well worth it. Great job so far.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Paradise !! Best of luck in the future . You are living my dream .

@livingon80

5 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you as well! Thanks!

Like the way you filmed every section. Looking forward to more. Hope see the house.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We will definitely do house videos soon!

🤔 maybe restore some property back to original prairie? Those wild flowers were beautiful and zero maintenance! Thanks for sharing.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

We definitely are! Yes they are beautiful. A lot of places we are cutting still for the first time. I need to know where holes, ditches, and other things that may be out there are first, then we definitely will leave areas alone. Thank you!

Really enjoyed your cut back. Beautiful land.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Watched the whole video and can honestly say I would love every second of everything you have done 😁 it would be amazing to bring a place like that back to life …amazing job guys ..if you ever need help il work for free haha

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

Beautiful indeed.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This just pooped up and i'm already hooked! what fun but hard work! can't wait to see the progression !

@livingon80

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

What a beautiful place 😊

@livingon80

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

I'd pull my camper to come help just to see the wild life wow awesome job

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

The wildlife is great! Thank you for watching!

Wow I love these...

@livingon80

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wundervolles Projekt! ❤

@livingon80

8 ай бұрын

👍

My first question is always "where is this?" But I read your answer to another commenter: Indiana. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

One would think all the animals will run away because of the noise, but it seems they actually came out to greet you!

@livingon80

8 ай бұрын

Haha, I think a lot of the deer like using the trails we cut too!

Great property to raise children and get them out of the city now growth to be decent people that is just amazing. We are moving to a 44 acre property like that but without the houses what a blessing.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and best of luck to you with your 44 acre property! Be safe!

Excellent editing. And the transformation kept me watching.

@livingon80

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Good to watch, I have the same project here in Australia, not 80 acres, only 35. You are doing a great job, and protecting wildlife, cool, well done guys, maybe wear safety glasses (Lady) might be a good idea, machinery is so worth the money and keep them good condition, this will be a really nice place when you guys are done, great watch.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and best of luck to you with your 35! Stay safe!

Always been my dream here in AUS to find 50-80 acres and an old house, you hit the jackpot there with all that shedding. Great job. Although you do seem to have a number of immediate neighbours

@kristinebailey6554

Жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. That house next door seemed right on top of them. And "the burn pile" doesn't sound like such a good idea. With all of that acreage it could have provided a shelter area for wildlife such as birds and rabbits etc. They pretty much left nothing for the critters.

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, the front part of the property has a few neighbors but the majority is wide open, nothing but nature as far as you can see!

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Most of our burn piles are still there, not burned because I dont like babysitting fires. Theres acres we haven't even touched yet full of critters.

Such a beautiful place and I can just admire what you have done to it.

@livingon80

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Awesome !

@livingon80

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Looks amazing. Love seeing all the deerand other wild life. You did an amazing job.

@livingon80

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! We love the wildlife

Thankful for the great machine s to do the Bull work,

@livingon80

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

I stumbled across your channel last night. Kept me up until 3:00 this this morning. Glad to see I'm not alone when it comes to using a riding mower as a brush hog. Please make sure Mrs. Living On 80 wears eye and hearing protection when running a weedeater. Not a bad idea to waer some hearing protection when on the tractor either. I didn't when I was your age and now I hear crickets all year long. Even in the middle of Feb. Looking forward to seeing this years progress.

@livingon80

4 ай бұрын

You're right, you can never be too safe. We've gotten a lot better and smarter about wearing the proper safety gear.

@michaelwinget6823

4 ай бұрын

I tried the Cerakote trim coat on my 2005 Ford pickup and the trim looks just like when the truck was new. Thanks for the heads up. I also ordered the garden hose repair kit. Been hating those hose clamps for years. Thanks again. @@livingon80

@livingon80

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear! Stay safe