Invited to a Village Wedding on a Farm in Laos | Now in Lao

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Invited to a Village Wedding on a Farm in Laos | Now in Lao
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  • @chrisperkins7331
    @chrisperkins7331 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Guys Thanks for coming and recording the nuptials and farm progress. So a bit a feedback on some questions/comments that were posted. The lease project has some issues that are making progress difficult. The weed that is proliferating is a project for the future as to why it grows in some places and not others. Poisoning it is not a good idea as the poison then contaminates the drinking water, which is probably why health systems around the world are collapsing due to the massive increase in the general population’s poor health. My theory as to why weeds (plants we can’t eat) grow is that it is nature’s way or repairing the soil. The pond has catfish in it as opposed to tilapia, because it is a hardier fish.

  • @krisbrand354

    @krisbrand354

    Жыл бұрын

    High salt water will kill those weeds

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    @@krisbrand354 You are correct, however it would also kill everything else as well. I think it is better to find out why weeds grow, instead of just killing everything that nature creates that we cant monetize.

  • @user-hm5rs7wn5v

    @user-hm5rs7wn5v

    9 ай бұрын

    @@chrisperkins7331you’re a smart man! I agree with everything you’ve said! Using pesticides on everything hurts the earth and polluted ground water. The huge corporations are ruining our earth and environment. But they control all governments so nothing will change, sadly.

  • @markforrester1888
    @markforrester1888 Жыл бұрын

    I don't know how you find these incredible new people (the engineer). What stories they have to tell. You are blessed with an innate ability to find the most wonderful stories.

  • @donbrashsux
    @donbrashsux Жыл бұрын

    Chris is into everything with a wealth of knowledge and experience

  • @jordiking2481
    @jordiking2481 Жыл бұрын

    Cracker... Chris gets my vote on the dance floor... he's a man overflowing with ideas and knowledge... Lao or Thai weddings are the best....

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 Жыл бұрын

    It's always great to see Chris at the Homestead. He has a work history that is amazing . The countries that he worked in. My late father worked all over the world working on an oil tanker. with a similar background. Bob is a character. Love him. Todd, what is the significance of wearing a red shirt at a wedding for the men? Congratulations ! to the wedding couple. May they be blessed with Good Health. Thank you, Todd, for taking us along. All the best. 🙏🙏 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    It is just the theme coulor the woman running the show chose, for close family members.

  • @imsovane
    @imsovane Жыл бұрын

    Such happy people. Happinesx all around. Lovely. Thanks for showing.

  • @Jordy120
    @Jordy120 Жыл бұрын

    As soon as they started walking down, clapping and singing I had a huge grin on my face...totally sucked into the moment. All smiles a wonderful, but the Lao smile gets me every time. Cheers Todd.

  • @ftkinsella
    @ftkinsella Жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Todd for taking us along with you on your travels today. Say hi and sprink-ler to Neenee for me. Nice seeing Chris again as well. Cheers mate.

  • @Fredroc57
    @Fredroc57 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, Todd. Good to see Chris P. again. I really like seeing and hearing about all the changes the farm takes over the season/year. It was good to see Chris B. again in your recent videos as well, nice guesthouse he has in Luang Prabang. Nice to meet Bob as well I'm sure he's got a few stories to tell about all of his experiences throughout Asia. Wonderful celebration all around and congratulations to the beautiful couple. 🙏👍

  • @KCL2021
    @KCL2021 Жыл бұрын

    That is a dream I have in mind, When I retire, live in simple life,

  • @lisiusabok4534
    @lisiusabok4534 Жыл бұрын

    Wow... It is good to meet old friends in a lively atmosphere on a wonderful occasion. Congratulation to the beautiful couple.

  • @phetmanysithara6594
    @phetmanysithara6594 Жыл бұрын

    My uncle seems so proud of his project, love him

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I am happy with my life, see you and Tom for Pi Mai

  • @sherylgergen6672
    @sherylgergen6672 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the fun, lively wedding, especially the dancing. Congratulations to the lucky couple! Good to see Chris's land coming along so nicely. The pergola with the blackish pumpkins is especially pretty and unique. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jimriggs9621
    @jimriggs9621 Жыл бұрын

    Todd - What a beautiful dress for NeeNee , she is so beautiful as always.. Take care in your travels.

  • @chung388
    @chung388 Жыл бұрын

    In Laos most beautiful ladies are in village..

  • @SkipRoche31
    @SkipRoche31 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing and very enjoyable

  • @davidlist7507
    @davidlist7507 Жыл бұрын

    I married my Thai wife in Ko Samui by a Loangpa and many Thai Buddhist monks sat above us and chanted and such. I bought them all expensive gifts and we gave them to them after the wedding and it was in a Holy Temple by a river coming off the mountains. Two people were there one was a woman who was Thai and the other was an English or Australian chap who happened to be there before we arrived and said they were thinking about it but wanted to see our marriage which was very nice. So we had nice bystanders to wish our wedding well, how cool. I am now 66 years old but look young and my beautiful Thai wife is 54 and looks great but she is working day and night at a Japanese wholesale in Nakhon Sawan where I hardly see her until very late at night, sad me, trying to buildup money for after I die, which I hope is not for a long time, I have been here for 22 years and love it, Peace, and Love

  • @billsimpson2392
    @billsimpson2392 Жыл бұрын

    Most enjoyable Mr. Hales

  • @mikegilyeat3213
    @mikegilyeat3213 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulaions to the couple...

  • @donaldthomas7753
    @donaldthomas7753 Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely tradition. Cool Venus fly trap.

  • @samjones3941
    @samjones3941 Жыл бұрын

    Great video very interesting very great group of people. I enjoy watching your videos. I look forward to retiring and maybe moving there to find my ever after lady I hope great job keep it up.

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 Жыл бұрын

    Chris , family & friends have done a massive job in creating a beautiful setting for the big day - lots of everything - great footage Todd 🍻👋👌🙏👍

  • @jurgentreue1200
    @jurgentreue1200 Жыл бұрын

    Lao weddings are a heap of fun.

  • @agentmmarts3059
    @agentmmarts3059 Жыл бұрын

    Taking New Year 2023 vloggs to a different dimension. Awesome job there Todd.

  • @werenesian3912
    @werenesian39128 ай бұрын

    Nice Video! the wedding culture so beautiful!

  • @thimmccarthy
    @thimmccarthy Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

  • @donbrashsux
    @donbrashsux Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting story from Bob Great dude and going well

  • @chiccenhawkc
    @chiccenhawkc Жыл бұрын

    💯🔥💙👍

  • @Mamloo07
    @Mamloo07 Жыл бұрын

    Nice wedding and Chris is looking very strong and really into his farm. Neene is going to get a sprinkler when u return. The engineer is living it up. lots of diversified crops on this farm. Boy, I hope I can make it to Laos in 2024. early in the year. I love your videos keep up the good work u do ty

  • @djnor1979
    @djnor1979 Жыл бұрын

    You were made the posture falang, i've been there as well 3 years ago with my friend from Hungary, a really enjoyable job to do for the family :)

  • @teoschatz8430
    @teoschatz8430 Жыл бұрын

    🤗🙏🏼! Loved the video, good seeing Chris again. Good size wedding, it’s nice and cozy that way. That tool for pulling out the roots reminds me of an old fashioned can opener. I click “Like” before I actually watch the videos 😉 Take care and have a great weekend.

  • @karlbuellesbach8715
    @karlbuellesbach8715 Жыл бұрын

    great video , Todd..a big tanks to Chris.P and his family for letting us into your life...thanks once again🙏🙏🙏

  • @gordon7260
    @gordon7260 Жыл бұрын

    that English bloke and his farm strategy was really interesting

  • @chanthabounsaykosy423
    @chanthabounsaykosy423 Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a beautiful day. Enjoy your . 🙏

  • @familytabrizi76
    @familytabrizi76 Жыл бұрын

    Wow you look neat!

  • @Bad_Karma1968
    @Bad_Karma19688 ай бұрын

    Todd as always a great vlog and a heck of a party

  • @scottsayarath9632
    @scottsayarath9632 Жыл бұрын

    👀👀👀👀👀👋👋👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👏👏🎵🎵🎵🎸🎸🎹🎹🎻🎷🎷🎺🎺🎻🎹🎹🎤🎤😄😄🍚🍚🍜🍜🍖🍗🍗😃🍕🍕🍔🍔🍟🍟🎤🎤😄🎸🎸🍻🍻🍤🍤💃💃 PARTY TIME ,,, NJOY HAVE FUN

  • @ibthumper2
    @ibthumper2 Жыл бұрын

    This is a beautiful day. As for you and Neenee🌹, you guys clean up well.😃👍👍

  • @SeanSatchitananda
    @SeanSatchitananda Жыл бұрын

    Great video Todd. I also loved the music at the end of the video.

  • @Pedroago69
    @Pedroago69 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant !

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, see you and Pet for Pi Mai

  • @kaesaepharn4978
    @kaesaepharn4978 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats to the newly weds!

  • @sakutasu
    @sakutasu Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, The music is so loud even my speakers are vibrating. 😂

  • @putinyasingharach1558
    @putinyasingharach1558 Жыл бұрын

    wow That's fantastic and fun

  • @koigalao2
    @koigalao2 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful dress beautiful lady

  • @stever1053
    @stever1053 Жыл бұрын

    I wish I was there, everyone is so happy. I would love to come there sometime. Been to Thailand several times Nam som area. Thanks.

  • @Userxx-xo23
    @Userxx-xo23 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Chris is so innovated! He needs to share his wealth of knowledge to the locals there. Bob had an amazing work/life experience. Yes, simplicity of life sounds lovely 😍🥰 ❤ Thanks for taking us along 👍

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes simplicity is the trick .I am working with the locals and will make sure they have accesses to the homemade feed and other tools of the trade.

  • @Userxx-xo23

    @Userxx-xo23

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisperkins7331 Thank you on behalf of the Laotians 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

  • @fasteddy60
    @fasteddy60 Жыл бұрын

    I had a great day! Thanks for bring us all along. Fun time! :)

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    Жыл бұрын

    Any time! Thanks for joining us 😉👍

  • @scotbownes5627
    @scotbownes5627 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice

  • @krisbrand354
    @krisbrand354 Жыл бұрын

    Really well done videos mate. I've been watching a few today and you guys do a great job

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kris.. glad you're enjoying them mate 😁👍

  • @xavierkoolat6926
    @xavierkoolat6926 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed. Expertly balanced. Held my interest and attention. 💯%, 👌👍🥰🙂Liked it.👏Bravo!

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you're enjoying them Xavier. It's a different world altogether over here my friend 👌

  • @dragstar650
    @dragstar650 Жыл бұрын

    Nice ladys😉

  • @moonnueangnun9723
    @moonnueangnun9723 Жыл бұрын

    Cool mate nice video

  • @geraldtabu7923
    @geraldtabu7923 Жыл бұрын

    Planting fruit trees and flowers on the fence and keeping bees for honey is an easier job and less tedious.

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    We do have some fruit trees, such as avocado and mango's, but the family wants to plant rice and cassava, so that is what we do. The market for fruit is not that big, and the animals have to be feed. If it was not for the animals I would have to buy someone elses poop to fertilize the fields. The main aim is to see if we can reduce imputes to zero as that is the goal. As for bees the local bees are small, so do not produce any honey you can eat..

  • @jimshows8192
    @jimshows8192 Жыл бұрын

    We have those plants that close up when you touch them here in Louisiana USA as well. We call them Touch Me Nots.

  • @Murph945

    @Murph945

    Жыл бұрын

    I got scratched by one of them, tiny scratch went manky and I had a job getting it to heal up. Evil killer plants 🤣

  • @mtnmandeluxe5429
    @mtnmandeluxe5429 Жыл бұрын

    Another good Perkins video! That dude has some innovative ideas. An interesting guy.. there were a few good looking women,,lol but for wife hunting,,I think I prefer the Hmong villages. The old English guy made me think of a retired spook,,M.I.5 I think is the agency in Britannia. Hope the weekend is good to ya,,Ttyl,,,Marlon

  • @Vinnie101a

    @Vinnie101a

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. The engineering was no doubt his cover. 🤣

  • @spokanecedar8886
    @spokanecedar8886 Жыл бұрын

    I bet that guy a huge sum for this wedding. Not to mention price paid to family. Now and forever.

  • @peterthomson7773
    @peterthomson7773 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos I see you have a problem weed there that is common here in Australia. We call it sensitive weed. It is common where there have been cattle but it is easy to control. I use 24D or MCPA. It is a little slow to react but it works and wont harm your lawn. These chemicals are broad leaf killers so be careful around other plants in your yard and don't spray on a windy day. I hope to get over there one day and have a beer with you. Take care mate from North Queensland Australia.

  • @leebruce2148
    @leebruce2148 Жыл бұрын

    Yes people in Laos more happy In The states to casino.

  • @julianshalders6047
    @julianshalders6047 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing wedding, luv the culture,. The pommy blokes interesting, haven ago , that tree that fell the wrong way , scarf was cut out on the wrong side 😂 . I think nee nee wanted to stay at the wedding but as in your video, western people gotta plan ahead , and gotta go 😂 we are set in ourselfish whinging ways, lao people opposite, very polite and respectful.

  • @geraldtabu7923
    @geraldtabu7923 Жыл бұрын

    The fruits can be sold when in season.

  • @lyradm1
    @lyradm1 Жыл бұрын

    We call that thorny weed Sleeping Grass in Hawaii

  • @boksiangchou1071
    @boksiangchou10712 ай бұрын

    Jalannya aspal merah

  • @Dan-uc7vl
    @Dan-uc7vl Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Chris is a weapon. I wish I had the same get-up and go attitude, and I'm half his age.

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    I was fortunate to be born to a Cockney father who all seem to be full of beans.

  • @boxcartwilly
    @boxcartwilly Жыл бұрын

    👍🏻😎❤️

  • @kcl2862
    @kcl2862 Жыл бұрын

    He needs a talapia pond . Amazing amount of fish out of a small pond

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    We use cat fish as they are a hardier fish.

  • @gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092
    @gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092 Жыл бұрын

    casave trees i have harvested in suriname wel i call that a tree

  • @gs46
    @gs46 Жыл бұрын

    Even the wedding on red dirt. Gee so much dirt in that country

  • @samthao3612
    @samthao3612 Жыл бұрын

    Hey todd ... u should do a video about pajyeebxa .. “the miss universe”. Get all her clains & how it comes about.. so many Hmong people around the world are eager to know about her..

  • @daovanharkarath4341

    @daovanharkarath4341

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m agree with your comments , We have been fellow Todd and Née née Now in Laos for quite some times no comment, I have to saying small World, my husband Nephew was also married Christ wife older daughter thank you so much for sharing you both bring the happiness to Peoples hearts We will sharing to families and friends and click like to all your You Tube May Buddha God Blessings be safe with your Journal’s 👍✌️👩‍❤️‍👨🇺🇸

  • @gordon7260
    @gordon7260 Жыл бұрын

    got married in 2016, Nakhon Si Thammarat, wedding lasted the whole day, after being married at 8 am, the only thing planned was the 8 piece band at night, Sahsprink-lah, brilliant

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha yeah, our wedding here in Vientiane was pretty much the same. Whole day affair

  • @TChou-zn4yd
    @TChou-zn4yd Жыл бұрын

    🙏👍👍😍

  • @joyxam8399
    @joyxam8399 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful wedding and gardens he nice not see his family

  • @independentcontractor1633
    @independentcontractor1633 Жыл бұрын

    Just found you last night. So thinking about leaving the west now.

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry mate, I'm married 😉

  • @independentcontractor1633

    @independentcontractor1633

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NowinLao Lol

  • @independentcontractor1633

    @independentcontractor1633

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NowinLao Had a place in Chae Hom, Thailand but Thai wife was a crook.

  • @lingdinh4510
    @lingdinh4510 Жыл бұрын

    How does he go growing tomatoes? We have trouble in Brisbane

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    Not great so far. I think it is the amount of humidity, but we will keep trying.

  • @allisgood4648
    @allisgood4648 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I will be going to Lao in a couple of days and stay for 1 week , would like to see Vientiane but do you have any recommendations on what area is best to stay so we can just walk around?

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    Жыл бұрын

    Stay in the tourist area close to the night markets 👌

  • @officialpamipickle9261
    @officialpamipickle9261 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I love watching your channel , can you tell me do I need to be vaccinated ( Covid ) to go visit lao 🌾🌸🌼🌻🌊

  • @NowinLao

    @NowinLao

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. No 😉

  • @davidren7386
    @davidren7386 Жыл бұрын

    It was good to see Chris B. again. just wondering how many people sign long-term leasing now ?

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    Still working on it, it is slow moving project

  • @davidren7386

    @davidren7386

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisperkins7331 best wish to you hoping everything going well

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidren7386 Thanks for the good wishes. Life is good, I have many things to keep me amused how about yours?

  • @davidren7386

    @davidren7386

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisperkins7331 I am boaring at home , don't know where to go , first I thinking philippines because easy with English-speaking, know I m thinking laos after watching you video. I m most likely go to laos on November this year , planning to visit you, can you arrange a place for a 2 month stay

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidren7386 I am happy to help out in any way I can. Nice G/H for normal private room price today is US$6.5 per night easy to arrange. I think the biggest problem with the Philopenas is the weather. They have many really bad storms, that lao does not get as it is protected by a mountain range. If you look at the early vids that Todd has done with me (6 in total) you will see my email address. Just drop me a line and ask anything else you would like to know.

  • @bobverbruggen8853
    @bobverbruggen8853 Жыл бұрын

    Please which location?

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    9 ай бұрын

    Just outside Pakxan in the road to Phonsavahn

  • @djnor1979
    @djnor1979 Жыл бұрын

    Well, that is a MIMOSA plant, f@ck i HATE those, wear protective gloves when you remove them from your garden! (I used welding gloves, real leather, those did the job for me ...) And there are some close relatives to them, which grew 3 meter tall and almost impossible to get rid of ... Well, what is this, compared to a lovely visit by a scorpion in your room while you sleep? :D Just for reference: kzread.infoCeixMUXtHhs

  • @gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092
    @gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092 Жыл бұрын

    every 1 with a decent brain tries at least to leave europe, all the controle there damn wef

  • @SV-du2pf
    @SV-du2pf Жыл бұрын

    Great video Todd. Congratulations to Chris and his family on a beautiful wedding. Also, nice to see the updates on Chris's farm, it looks like he really enjoying his life there. Did Chris get anyone to rent or lease the land?

  • @chrisperkins7331

    @chrisperkins7331

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a work in progress, like everything thing in Lao, "PDR"

  • @SV-du2pf

    @SV-du2pf

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisperkins7331 I hope things work out for you. Good luck!