OFF GRID and EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REFRIGERATION How We Handle The Task
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
In this episode, I'm showing various food storage techniques and how mother nature offers us free refrigeration for 5 to 6 months of the year. We also use a propane powered refrigerator in the summer months as well as a Unique Brand gas freezer for making ice and long term food storage. I'm making this video by request of those who are interested in living off the grid but this information can come in handy during major power outages and SHTF emergency situations.
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How do you have internet at your cabins? A: I have cell service at both cabins but it is spotty due to foliage and cloud cover. I can access the internet from my cabins but have to drive to a local wifi location to upload videos.
Q: How old is Frankie? A: Frankie will be 10 in April of 2018
Q: What video editing software do I use? A: Presently, all I use is Windows Live Movie maker but I’m considering trying imovie, Adobe Elements or SONY VEGAS PRO.
Q: How do you get your water? Did you dig a well? A: Presently, I haul water to the NY cabin but at the NH cabin, I drop a kettle into an old well that was dug by hand by the settlers in the 1700’s.
Q:What is your favorite brand of cast iron cookware? A: I prefer using vintage cast iron. My favorites are BSR and Griswold. If I had to buy new I would buy a Lodge Brand. I plan to purchase this dutch oven in the future:
Q: What do you use for refrigeration? A: We have a small gas refrigerator that we salvaged from an old Shasta camper and a custom icebox that I built into the cabin wall. We make ice on site with a propane freezer.
Video of icebox:
Video of Gas Refrigerator:
Propane Freezer:
Q: What do you use for cooking and heating? A: We use a Kitchen Queen 380 for cooking and heating during the winter months but we also have an antique gas stove in the cabin for when we don't need the heat from the KQ.
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This guy and his wife are truly the BEST! His smile looks like a young boy who just caught the biggest fish! His wife is such a wonderful helpmate partner with him and her pretty eyes/hair. They are a beautiful couple and I love their excellent videos! Always informative and helpful!!! Great experience!!!
With solar, a lot of ppl make the mistake of installing panels on the roof and they have died from falling while clearing snow in the winter! My panels are over 6 feet long and 4 feet off the ground & keep the snow cleared under them. Winter configuration is facing South and completely vertical so snow does not collect on them & they always charge with a minimum of maintenance. Just food for though for a future electric freezer! Thx for sharing JC!
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly :-))
@gunner1387
2 ай бұрын
Curious what watt solar panel and how many would I need with a 3000 watt inverter and 100ah battery to run a fridge 24hrs a day
Love it! Here in Chile we have been off grid since 2014 and love it! No power bills. No sewer or water bills. No TAXES.!!!!!!!!!! WE OWN OUT RIGHT. WE DO NOT RENT FROM THE GUBMINT.... No mortgage payment. No permits or fees...... FREEDOM! Boss you have it done right my friend. Love the video. Good advice. Excellent work. Jim in Chile
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
If I ever decide to move off the mountain, I'll be coming to Chile :-)
@ChileExpatFamily
4 жыл бұрын
@@thebossoftheswamp There is a flood, A FLOOD, of people in the last 2 months moving here to Chile. I know I am working with them. People scared of the USA....
@thelightison8629
4 жыл бұрын
@@ChileExpatFamily really? why is that?
@ChileExpatFamily
4 жыл бұрын
TheLight IsOn I don’t know I am not there. In the USA.
@thelightison8629
4 жыл бұрын
@@ChileExpatFamily perhaps you should ask them
Boss, I have to admit I was so impressed with your ice box idea in your upstate NY cabin that I went and built one in my workshop, just for power outages and/or SHTF emergencies. I remember back in the 70's at my Dad's NH cabin, we used an antique ice box whenever we were staying there. Beautiful piece of craftsmanship but like you said, not really great at keeping groceries chilled in the summer months. Dad always kept the beer in a separate metal Coleman cooler. Priorities!
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Your dad was a smart man :-))
If you live long enough, you just might learn what others forgot. I am old enough to remember Ice Boxes
@OvcharkaShepherd
2 жыл бұрын
… coal deliveries, the milk man and party lines
@carolmartin2503
2 жыл бұрын
AMEN = my grandmother lived in a tiny 'railroad' apartment (means one room width all the way through) raising 8 children in the 1920s and 30s, using an 'ice box' = which was kept propped outside of the kitchen window, three floors above ground level !!! Boy, are we spoiled! She had one tiny bathroom with only one toilet in it, sink was in the kitchen, as was a large tub for washing laundry and humans! she never owned a car and delivered all her eight babies at home in the tenement building that was heated by coal in an old cast iron cook stove !!! AND to make matters worse this was in the middle of NYC !!! She NEVER complained / that I ever heard! SO = enjoy your 'conveniences' and quit complaining ! =}
@dcheck6569
2 жыл бұрын
@@OvcharkaShepherd washable diapers
@dcheck6569
2 жыл бұрын
@@carolmartin2503 wow! That is pretty incredible
@JoseHerrera-vs8nv
2 жыл бұрын
@@dcheck6569 There we're 8 kids in our family and that is what my mother used CLOTH DIAPERS !
The only channel I have found that shows real off grid answers to problems. We have been off grid in TN for six years.
dude you are looking very good in this video. Continued prayers.
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
I remember those "natural" coolers they were called California coolers. Even lived in a house with one back in the mid 60s, think the house was built in the late 1940s. Always found the coolers in the North Northeast corner of the house.
@bevfitzsimmonds3382
Жыл бұрын
Ah-ha! So, the south /southeast corner down here, downunder! 🙂👍
Smart kind of life, hard working, intuitive and loving man. Lucky wife. You also have a good humor. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
@thebossoftheswamp
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly.
Gosh I had a gas fridge when I was 16 in my first bedsit. Now my Collies raw meat takes up all my freezer space. She loves her Venison , beef and lamb . Very interesting video. Thanks Boss : )
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Frankie and Tildy are jealous :c)~
I was chilling, doing some paperwork and my phone dings me! It's the Boss!!! Coffee break!!!!
@wayneC7
4 жыл бұрын
GSC062 I was at work and dropped everything. He’s the Boss!
@gscfishingoutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
@@wayneC7 LOL, yep JC has built that kind of loyalty with many of us!
@mspat8195
4 жыл бұрын
& always the first, if they 🤞 are there, when I connect . . . . . If I'm already on, a notification brings an automatic huge grin & a quick word ☝️of gratitude 💞
Of all Bosses brainstorming...i think the cold box on the exterior wall was number one in my book for off grid...thx boss...
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
I'll even agree with that one :-D
Boss, another great video. I can’t believe that people were knocking you for this. You provide us all with useful information, enjoyment, and entertainment. Don’t pay attention to the haters. Miserable people spread misery. You’re an inspiration. My life would be lesser without you. You’ve motivated me to fulfill my dreams of a life in the woods. My friend, God bless you and yours!
My granny who has been gone quite some time, use to tell me story's of the 'Olden Days' is what we called it. When she told me they didn't have electricity or refrigeration, I could hardly believe it. She went on to tell me how they had a 'root cellar' underground.. and a nearby creek was perfect for putting milk bottles to keep milk cold.. I never tired of all her stories.. and miss her so much.
Hope you and Laurie and the pups are doing well...so nice to see a video from you...God Bless!
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
God Bless.
You are never to old to Spin around on a swivel chair. 😊
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank God for that :-)
I make ice by having my wife put her feet on the cold packs, very quick and convenient. It is looking good. Thanks for sharing.
That chair swivel made me LOL
Back in the 70's my grandfather had hunting camps in the big cypress in S. Fl. It had a pitcher pump outside and in the kitchen. We had propane lanterns in every room. Gas stove, refrigerator, and freezer. We heated water on the stove when it was cold outside, for baths. If it wasn't really cold we just used cold water in a wash tub to bath brrrrrrr!😁
Master the old and embrace the new. Slick stuff.
Nobody covers this!!!! Thank you!!!!
I have been living on a boat with solar for 16 years. It works. Fridge, freezer. No problem. Stove, oven-propane. I don't worry about electric bills or power outages. I do have a generator for back up. Any home can do it. I have a/c and heat when I need it.
@kangjae89
2 жыл бұрын
Wow 😳 sounds great but how can use generator please share...👏👏👍👍
@williamsanford7472
2 жыл бұрын
@@kangjae89 m8 U7
This channel warms my heart
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying so :-))
@redalesmoothie6464
4 жыл бұрын
Sonic & friends speesters My feeling also when tuning in here. Nice to visit with Boss of the swamp and friends. Much love. His peace be with you. thanks
This is my favorite KZread channel. I have watched every video .since I have been a subscriber. The knowledge and wisdom in these videos are Priceless thank you!!!!
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying so :-)
This is my favorite Mr. Swamp video…okay, maybe my second favorite, my favorite are Mr. Swamp’s “bubble foil” videos.
Health update , please, continued prayers from Tennessee !
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
MRI on the 6th.
@sandieblack4860
4 жыл бұрын
@@thebossoftheswamp Praying for you ! Hope everything goes well.
@teresamanning6354
2 жыл бұрын
May God take his healing hands and touch your body to heal it. Keep the faith God is good.
@juditharsenault2131
2 жыл бұрын
@@thebossoftheswamp watch Andrew Wommack's videos entitled "The Power of Faith Filled Words".
@juditharsenault2131
2 жыл бұрын
I just realized this video is a year old.
You are a excellent teacher on the workings of just about everything. So enjoy your videos and always puts a smile on my face. Living the dream.
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying so :-))
You have a terrific setup-very well thought out. Enjoying your videos immensely. You're a generous person to take the time to share what you know and help others. So loving with your pups-just awesome.
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-)
I can tell your a good man by how much your dog loves you. I also love the fridge you made, so COOL.
I know why I like your videos, JUST COMMON SENSE!!
Cool video, JC! I remember when you built that fridge and how 'genius' I thought it was! Mother nature offers some pretty great blessings, if you take advantage of them! Capturing rain water is another one!
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. It's just too bad the rain is so toxic nowadays.
@gailcarey3597
2 жыл бұрын
In some US states capturing rain water has restrictions.
@robinluich6626
Жыл бұрын
@@gailcarey3597 constitutionally you can't be restricted from living off the land and water is part of that.
@robinluich6626
Жыл бұрын
@@thebossoftheswamp Got to boil the water.
Tell the misses her hair looks fabulous😊...🌱
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
I always do :-D
I use chest freezes, set at a low temperature to act as both a refrigerator and freezer. I bought 3 of them. I did a week long test, and powered them on solar, and LiFePo4 batteries. They was far less power loss then from using regular refrigerators! I set things to freeze at 1.3, of up to 5, and it acts as a refrigerator at .6 of up to 5 The best part is that you do not lose your cold air when you open them up!
I think you dodged the bullet on regular water verses salt water on this vlog JC, LOL! The "Kitchen Queen" and the ice box make the old camp a winner in my book; dogs included. The man cave and green house are awesome too. You and Lori are a good team. I love the camp!
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Salt ice update coming soon haha :-))
Thank you for all the great information. I am building a 18’ off grid tiny house for a hunting camp in Montana. Refrigeration is a real big deal. Solar power & heat is next on the list . I especially like the bubble wrap under the floor. 👍 good stuff.
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Watch the video I put in the description about outfitting a cabin. Lots of free stuff out there.
After the numerous off grid videos I have seen this is the only one to address refrigeration
Love your videos. And i appreciate that most of your videos dont have that intro. Ty
Life would suck without the Boss Lori and the pups.
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
:-))
Two friends of mine have solar freezers and they work great they're made in Atlanta.
@claraisely9397
4 жыл бұрын
Sundanzer! Love mine.
I'm excited about starting my seeds this year. Just got my floating seed starter trays the other day from your Amazon site. Wow they are heavy duty and give you I think around 144 plants each tray x 2. I was in the nursery business about 25 years and used to bring back dying nursery stock by setting the pots in an inch or two of water. Always had 100% success rate doing that so having that same ability with starting seeds is a game changer.
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
We just ordered some too. Can't tell you how anxious we are for that greenhouse to be in action.
Amen! First time, first year, offgridder here. ☝️😁💖 Surviving the winter using a Coleman cooler and the natural climate, but seriously wondering what the heck I cam do for the other seasons. Apprehensively getting ready to watch the video, hoping it will hold the answer to my question! 🤞💖
@mspat8195
4 жыл бұрын
🙋♀️ don't miss one of my favorites 👇 from The Boss kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z36NmLCLfbHWgaQ.html
Always a wealth of knowledge. More so, we love your positive attitude and smiling sense of humor. Be well and be safe,
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Another episode well worth rewatching.
I grew up with root cellars & well houses. Kept our stuff nice & cold. I miss those days😕
your beautiful Collie just thinks you are talking to her.. she hears you talking to someone and doesn't have any concept of camera's or vlogging.. she only hears you talking to someone and she is the only other one there so to her, you must be talking to her. Oh how she loves when you give her all that attention..
Absolutely loved n enjoyed your video Sent a link to my husband We will be new fans of your type of living That’s are dream as well We are getting there soon God bless you Thank you for sharing
Hey!!!, not to change the subject or anything....the shop is looking spiffy! Thanks for sharing your expertise. You are amazing. Hope you are feeling alright.
@gboz3356
4 жыл бұрын
One solution for off grid refrigeration - BUBBLE FOIL with a side of - GEO THERMAL
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-)
50f - 55f Degrees is the perfect temperature to mature home made cheese. I bought a fridge and a controller to achieve this, when i could have just dug a hole in the ground! :(
Nice setup boss-that workshop is sweet
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I love my shop :-))
God bless to you two.
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and blessings to you as well ;-)
Great video Boss . I remember that outdoor cooler when you built it at the New York Cabin . The problem with a propane fridge and freezer is that you have to vent it . Unique do sell a 12 volt fridge . MBF have one and they love it . No need for an outside vent . Doesn't take much power to run it and you don't need a gigantic solar power set up to run it . It's also good for people who have a cabin and visit it on the weekends . Fridge is always cold and it's free power . Another good reason not to build so close to the ground . A higher building allows you to store items underneath . If you wanted to keep a cooler stay colder longer than people should do what you did and line the inside with bubble foil . That was in another of your videos . Many homes in my area have a cold room built in under the front porch . Problem is if that porch is facing South it doesn't get that cold . Mine faces North and I put all kinds of things in there .Take care .
I soooo love my propane fridge and freezer my friend. I am back on the grid and sure miss the simpler ways.
Glad to hear from you bossman. That Tildy is precious. Yall take care up on the mountain.
🙋♀️hi Y'all❣ Always a pleasure & even a few seconds of watchin' a bit of lovin' with Tildie is a bonus 😊 along with a quick snippet of Lori 😘 Now, your icebox setup is not only innovative genius, it is a thing of beauty 🤩 & I really appreciate your detailed information & all of the individual links, making comparision easier for us 😎 I'm still impressed with the buried truck box & the bubble wrap crawl space!!!!! Prayers & warm hugs all 'round 💞👵
Love the dog. I subscribed because of him.
This is excellent! Thank you Paul!!!👍❤❤🌻⚘
Hi there Boss, Lori and fur babies. Thanks for sharing more how to videos. Lots of great information. It's harder for us here in Florida but we get the gist of it. Looking forward to seeing the gardens. In our thoughts and prayers. God Bless y'all and the fur babies ✌❤😁
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sandra and blessings to you as well ;-)
Another timely video, and the video from years ago scrapping that camper showed how easy it was to do.
That's one thing about things made back then it's simple and last practly for ever.
Hey, that's pretty cool! Thanks again for the "food for thought" and it may just come to fruition for us. We keep prepping more as our country gets nearer to a "tits up" situation. God Bless ya both, and dare I forget the faithful K-9!
Love from England adore your channel with my coffee xx
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-))
DANG I am so glad I found your channel. Don’t forget the bubble foil. PERFECT.
Boss you you remind me of my Dad.,like you He (my Dad)always new how to fix everything !”👍Love your videos and the Family !👍
This video doesn't apply to me, but I love watching anyway. Reminds me of time spent on my Grandparents' farm in PA. If the power grid ever goes down, I'll be glad I watched. Can't wait to see you start the garden!
Thank you! That icebox is nifty!
I THINK ITS A GREAT IDEA. U R A SMART MAN.
Just wanted to stop by to thank you for sharing your life and wisdom. Please keep living to inspire the world. Lots of people are hurting and constantly looking for alternative in life. Long live my friend! Take care to you and yours... Cheers from an old friend in the Nevada desert! P.S. A few years ago, you inspired me to live life now. Fast forward to today - I left my old life and is now living my inspired life and keep pushing my comfort zone for a better simple and frugal life that I may continue to live a good life. Thank you.
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats. Live Now my friend.
@themodernpioneeroutdoorsad7230
4 жыл бұрын
@@thebossoftheswamp Thank you sir. God speed and long live my friend. Cheers from the Nevada desert.
Hard to beat The Boss on a Saturday morning!
You are living the life I want!
@alanj7306
3 жыл бұрын
He definitely is!
Awesome video man. Have an amazing weekend, Andreas 🇸🇪
Hey Boss, look at "tech ingredients" here on you-tube he has a diy solid state fridge that may work well in your quest for as close to free as you can get! He also has an solar air conditioning system that absolutely blew my mind! simplicity yes, maintenance for sure but as you know, everything has some cost or another! We are still looking to be in it at some point and just gathering all we can to help us when we do take the plunge. Larry, from Lynn and Larry pardey sailing built a cooler for their SV Seraffyn and he sandwiched a foil in between the layers and supposedly worked extraordinarily well. Sandwiching the insulation that you've used plus Styrofoam will probably work really well! Years back I worked a wood working shop in Rensselaer county NY and the boss never wanted to pay to have sawdust collected, so we piled it out back of the shop (yes it was a wooded area) very much to my surprise the middle of August hot as hell you could go out back to dump saw dust and be crunching on last winters snow under the saw dust! the oldest snow I found was 2 years old. I know you cut and work plenty of wood up there and with all the saw dust you maybe be able to utilize some of it. As Always, Our Best and stay warm! Paul & Lisa
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed but all my sawdust is used in my composting toilet :-))
Wow, I'm in the great north woods of NH, how blessed I am to find your channel!
Great Video ! 🐾🐾🐾🐾👍🤠
I love this video! This is all of the things that we used to do when I was growing up off the grid in Idaho. Thank you so much for putting this out there!😊
Once again great cinematography and awesome subject J.C!
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
My great grandparents had the best life according to them they had two nannies for milk cheese butter keeping it cool? They kept their stuff in the river till they got a steel insulated icebox where they got dry ice every time they went to town where grandma sold her cheese butter and eggs in winter that icebox stayed cold without dry ice during the Great Depression great grandpa and my granddad raised chicken rabbits goats they always had meat and a garden which great grandma canned everything they had harsh times but those times weren’t as harsh as other had it more because those who didn’t grow and raise a meat source suffered. I love what your showing people it’s good to have options
Thanks Boss. Hope Lori and you a good week.
Sorry, when you showed the door to the outdoors inside your icebox all I could imagine was a bear or racoon raiding it. Has a critter ever gotten into your icebox? God forbid a rat. Not meaning to be negative, it just popped into my mind. I do appreciate this video. I'm a nomad travelling in a truck camper. One summer my fridge failed and I used ice very effectively inside the fridge to keep the food from spoiling until the fridge was replaced. Had to replenish it about every 3 to 4 days and focused on not opening the door unless absolutely necessary. Great video. Thanks again and hope I didn't insult you about the critters. An Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐶😽❤🌲
@thebossoftheswamp
2 жыл бұрын
The opening is protected so critters can't get in.
Never mind LoL! Hope you and yours are doing well and Spring finds you sooner than later. JO JO
Now-a-days you can get side by side refrigerators made for RV's some with ice makers. 👍👍👍
Great video. Ideas is what it's about. Thx. No mention on bubble wrap WTFrig lol
Your homemade ice box is very creative!
Reminds me my grandparents had a root cellar at their camp which I thought was pretty neat. I remember when you put in your icebox in the wall and thought how cool ( no pun intended 😂). Hugs to Frankie & Tildy. Blessings to you and Laurie. 😊🇺🇸
@aliciaolivas797
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to that video?
@patriciaherman6499
3 жыл бұрын
@@aliciaolivas797 go to his playlist and you'll find how he built it in the wall.
you never know what you can do until you have to!
This has sparked some ideas... My husband and I are looking at buying a new home that was Amish built. Some of these ideas would help us out and not impact our new Amish neighbors by running power lines. I'm really hoping that this will be our new home 🏡. Thanks for sharing 👍
I can’t wait till u get solar. I love watching all your projects. Keep the videos coming. I love them.
Morning Boss & Family; Great seeing your sub's Climb ! I remember you doing a vid few yrs. back on how to make the Ice Last longer with salt. We borrowed your idea when we head to the woods for a spell ! Glad things are working well for Ya's ! Happy Trails From The Frosty Maritimes In Canada ! Scratch & Hugs for Them Pup's ! ATB T God Bless
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Salt Ice... My most controversial topic ever :-D
Thank you this was very interesting. I to think the freezer is a great idea.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. What, no new bubble wrap adventures?
Hi again BOSS An excellent vid this time. Really cool lol! A nice birthday surprise too seeing you today. So impressed how you covered all the bases with refrigeration giving options that others might not think possible. So smart and wise too you are finding solutions no matter... Happy to see Tildy even tho a quick look. She grown to be a pretty one and she surely loves you like Frankie does. Special buddies they are for you. Good news my new friend might be here this weekend. Still wasn't quite sure but I just have to! Am excited and I'm thinking my heart will be happy without that hole lol. Well March came quickly and as yucky the thought I will be so relieved for you to get the scoop. You know my thoughts and prayers go with you through and after. Hold tightly to all that is good my friend and He'll never leave you no matter what. God bless...
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear your new friend is on the way. I can hear the excitement in your voice / text :-)) Keep me updated ok my friend? Have a wonderful weekend and God Bless.
Just subbed. Nice channel. We'll be binging. We quickly tired of the excess LP gas usage in winter. Our place is so small that our wood stove caused the frig to run constantly. Especially when we were cooking. And so I cut a hole in an outside wall of our kitchen. I then mounted a small (broken down) apartment sized frig outside the hole. Using a hole saw, I cut a 2" hole in the outside rear of the unit and another on the door front. I put a tiny 12v fan over each hole and connected them to separate thermostatic switches. The door fan turns on drawing air through the outside hole when the frig gets too warm. The back fan kicks on to pull air through the front hole when the temp gets too cold. There are a couple of things that I'd do differently (like flappers on each hole and full sized frig) but for the most part, its pretty darn sweet.
@thebossoftheswamp
2 жыл бұрын
I have a wall mounted fridge box in both cabins and they work great even without a fan. I'll have one in my next place too :-)
Thank you for sharing your vlog from Michelle in Australia
You always wear your thinking cap! So excited for the solar, hope to learn more from you 😊😊 blessings!
@patriciavyce1993
4 жыл бұрын
Me too !👍Excited !
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
I know nothing about solar so we'll learn as we go haha
@kleineroteHex
4 жыл бұрын
@@thebossoftheswamp learning with you is always fun!!!!
all these helpful hints are clearing the cobwebs in the deep dark recess of my mind . i love your sliding door trick ,not optional in the southern states as our winter only last for a couple of months. but the idea is top notch i'll share the info with my family in maine that has several cabins . i love the commonsensical way your mind works it is fascinating to watch and as good as your carpentry ,rock wall , and greenhouse skills . i'm thinking you may be a candidate for MENSA ,cause you sure are a smarty pants ! the Hoss agrees ....🛀🐎
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the smiles :-))
@tamelatoggle2897
4 жыл бұрын
@@thebossoftheswamp back at ya 🏇
Spring room I had a lady that had a spring room in the milk house they tapped into an artesian well and they keep the water running to the house and the water dishes for the cows and ran it out to an outdoor trough. They had it circulating around an Old bulk tank that they could store milk or produce in. It kept the whole milkhouse cool. Kept it above freezing in the winter as well.
You got the best Videos Boss.👍
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-)
Good ol' Yankee ingenuity! Love it : D The last storm we had with high winds had me thinking I may need to get a few chunks of ice outside because we lost the power. It came back on before too long, so I didn't have to improvise. I never panic over lost electricity because I always have alternatives (YI ;) Thinking spring lately & watching some great tips on vertical gardening (little space to work with). Nice to see Tildy... puppies at some point? Enjoy that swivel & God bless.
I have tried your salt water bottles and they work a treat esp when I a bringing food to my holiday off grid home. Thanks. Reg I dubli
@ARandomAccountYT
4 жыл бұрын
Ive tried it a couple times as well it works really well once it's frozen
Hey boss man Those 🥕 you have came from my Company Grimmway farms
The Best for sure. It sure makes good sence to use what the Good Lord has has provided and it sure is more cost effective we have found what you are dooing works it been over 20 years debt free. As a mater of fact our land and place pays us to live here in Central Maine 100 points on this VIDEO. The Magoos in Milo, Maine
@thebossoftheswamp
4 жыл бұрын
I always make my land work for me. I don't show everything on Utube but my new workshop, greenhouse, tractor and new acreage are all tax deductible business expenses. I'm sure you work with the same principles as I :-))