I forgot to add the picture showing the views from my potential new allotment site so I’ve added it to the Community tab on my channel.

@margaretalice6343

6 ай бұрын

Pre loved stuff is so available now and such value for money. I love upcycling too so with imagination everything can be useful

@deebrownsell412

6 ай бұрын

OMG ! It looks FAB A LOUS Sean! Thanks for those pictures. Fingers crossed there will be a space on the allotment soon and you can make new friends on the plot. The Bath Council "tip" has just opened a furniture& household section where they are selling off stuff that would otherwise have gone into the skips. Stupidly cheap prices.I wonder if other Councils are doing that too? Folk are even too lazy to donate to charity stores , they just dump stuff .

Hi Sean, discovered your vlog this month and have been binge watching episodes so I can catch up. Am looking forward to your new life in Wales! I'm in Victoria, British Columbia. I'm 81, a retired professional organic gardener, master pruner, missing not having a garden anymore.

As for setting up a house about 10 years ago, I had basic things for one room then in the four months I got settled dining table fridge freezer, coffee table nest of tables etc via freecycle . People were helpful.

With regard to setting up a house cheaply, there is almost nothing that you can’t get second hand, I’m always amazed at people selling things that are practically new! Facebook marketplace, charity shops and household auctions. Auctions are particularly good for bits of furniture, with good useful items often being knocked down for a few pounds (chairs, tables, bookshelves, armchairs, fridge/freezers, washing machines - all sorts, even kitchen utensils, basically everything from house clearances). I’m almost as excited as you to follow this new adventure!

I actually think kitting out a new house cheaply would make for some good little videos. I have done it from charity shops before. I think the main thing is being happy with less. You don't need loads of bits of furniture all at once. Sort out a bed, chair, washing machine and you don't need much else at the start.

Enjoying watching these Sean, all the best for your new life in Wales 👍

The Valley’s are calling you Sean what an adventures lie ahead. I usually go to my plot every week even in winter but the weather was so bad yesterday I didn’t go. It’s just so soggy and sad but there’s always something to do in the shed, greenhouse or poly tunnel 😃

Decent curtains at windows & over external doors keeps a lot of cold out & wastes less heat & are usually available for peanuts in charity shops. I've attached odd pieces of material on the back of curtains to make them thicker & winter here isn't as awful as it could be because of them.

Theres a fantastic British heart foundation furniture showroom in Cwmbran. Also at the recycling centre in Sebastopol there is a place called the steel house which is full of furniture.

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Will add those places to my list. Thank you.

Thank you Sean xx

After your little excerpt at the end Sean, I just randomly wondered what your favourite Christmas song/Carol was! I just find “in the bleak midwinter” so soul soothing this time of year.

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video idea.

Looking forward to your videos from Wales.

Freecycle, lots of furniture.

I'm moving house after Christmas and I was not sure about taking some of my plants so decided just to leave garden plants and start from beging in my new garden x

Here in California, we do not have alotments. I have a large back yard 50 x 100 feet. I have raised beds, apple trees an Orange tree, a Lemon tree, and a tangerine tree. It is pruning time, and harvesting the lemons.

The light has returned to your eyes. Here's to good things in the New Year 🎉

You are in limbo land now Sean! Actually glad you are mentally in Wales now, it will soon come along. Fingers crossed the ducks all line up. I live alone, no real tips as I have never lived as an adult with anyone else. Just be frugal with everything. When I moved a cat I made a litter tray up and some food and water bowls and after a couple of days under the bed she came round and was fine.

Just starting to catch up with you Sean. I have been away on holiday.. Good luck with it all...

My aunties used to make lovely welsh cakes, and barabrith too!!

Just thought I would say about things like furniture etc, in treorchy there is a place called 'too good to waste' they sell things like sofas, fridges, tables and chairs, sideboards, beds wardrobes etc and at very good prices. I've been there quite a few times. Also in treherbert there is 'The Shed' which does similar. All sorts there. Wishing you all the best Sean 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😊

@mel4856

6 ай бұрын

I think they both have pages on Facebook as well, if you are on there. I think if I remember too good to waste delivers to the local area for free too 👍

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks for that, I’ve added them to my list especially the Treorchy one.

Oh that would be great to hear about the old traditions also fab record for social history. We follow John Roger's video and hope to get his book. Wishing you all the very best with your new venture. Happy New Year 🎉

@seanjamescameron

5 ай бұрын

If you get it directly from his blog he will sign the book. thelostbyway dot com

Get a slow cooker and an air fryer to keep energy costs down .

We have moved a lot, initially with just $1000 in the bank and two children to Aus after being a student in the USA for 8 years. So setting up our first home was certainly on a tight budget. Make a list of what you need to function, kitchen, lounge, dining, bedroom, laundry. Then you can expand as time goes along. Look at all things related from floor to ceiling. Thats what i did and ticked off as item was found. All furniture bar the babies cot was second hand, here in Aus garage sales or private advertisements we found the best way in those days. Hubby hired a uhaul type truck and on one saturday (to save cost) we did the rounds of garage sales in a certain area. I made the curtains for all windows. And hey presto we were furnished. Not posh but comfy. Cutlery, china, pots and pans i bought new at kmart as cheaper than elsewhere. This was 1975 so far more options these days. As time went on we refurnished as and when we could with new items but that was over 18 years. Since then we have moved at least four times. These days we are lucky in being able to afford a removalists pack and move. But one piece of advice i would give is put all boxes marked with contents in the room they will be used. Keep tea and kettle at least a bowl a plate and set of cutlery in a small box marked so you can have a cuppa on arrival. Have one room if possible for putting boxes you are not opening for a while so that the space you are using is able to be tidy and comfortable. I have found facebook marketplace these days to be very good to sell items no longer required and not high prices. The buyer collects so that might be an issue with larger items. Op shops so so for furniture depending where you live. What i would suggest have a search of what second hand shops are in close vicinity to where you will live, do you know someone with a small truck. Have someone help lift heavy stuff dont try doing it all on your own. Will you have wardrobes provided, we used cheap portable hanging rail in our room in those long ago days, i hated it as messy and so happy when we could buy a cheap build it yourself wardrobe. Connecting to utilities is there a cost, be sure to have done before you move. Our last move into our current (was new) home we moved in pre Christmas and they had not had power turned on, luckily a semi detached and neighbour willingly gave us one power cord to her supply as it took six weeks to get it turned on. The developer had not had it approved. Luckily it was here and summer. But one cord allowed only the fridge and hotplate, so no running hot water. I think it might be different in the UK. Good luck i hope you have an answer soon, the waiting in limbo is the worst part.

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks for that, am taking notes. Thank you.

Nice one Sean i wish you all the best one of the best things i got for my house was a log burner i save a fortune on gas i do a lot of skip diving especially when there are builders in the area i got a whole stack of good wood in one of my garden sheds i have also cooked a pan of stew on it and boiled a kettle many times plus it warms up the room and cost me nothing to run also the ash is good for my allotment and garden once again good luck with the new life i have done this twice and it is a big upheavel

Get a log burner and when you go for walks pick up sticks for kindling .You can cook on the top of the burner for free .Also I have got a solar panel and power station for charging my laptop and phone .I have an Allpowers .

Hi Sean, you were pondering whether to take plants with you and questioned whether there is / worried re possibly spreading mares tail in/ to S Wales valleys. I remember Malcolm from Allotments for Fun & Food mentioning his struggles with the same so it’s definitely present in his valley.

@seanjamescameron

5 ай бұрын

Don't know that channel sorry.

Having just moved with cats myself the cats will be ok after a night in 1 room. They will want to sleep with you till they get used to it. Just keep them in the house for 2 weeks.

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice. That’s great. Am planning on just living in the one room adjacent to the kitchen and bathroom until we all settle in.

Will really enjoy watching you kit your house out slowly choosing possibly from charity shops as they have better quality goods than the new flat pack stuff. Be great to watch you cooking in your very own kitchen too.

Hi Sean, When you get you new place, don't be in a hurry to fill it. Get to know the home and it will tell you what it needs. Thrift shops and marketplace are great places to find most everything you need, bedding, curtains, rugs, oops and pans, dishes! even tools and renovation supplies. a bit of paint and basic skills, you've got it made!

Good update. Keep us all posted on the house 😊

I am please to hear that you might give no dig another chance, I have binged watched your video because I am still in the process of doing a course called The Soil Food Web. thanks for sharing.

welsh songs sounds nice

Why this popped up in my feed - no idea!! However, I’ve subscribed. I was born in Llwynypia, grew up in Cymmer, Porth and then Tonteg (other side of Ponty!!) I spent my career living in Surrey working in London, so keen to see how heading back to Wales works out!! It’s not going to happen for me, but I get it. The pull of the valleys never goes away!!!!

I feel excited for you. The move will be wonderful for you. Good time to move winter. Then you can get going when the weather gets better. You seem happy. Have heard that butter on the cats paws is good helps them get the smells of new place. I have done it and think it works. Cat seemed to settle well.

Get a wood burning coal burning stove and get wood from the woods. This is free heat.

going to be great

Sean, it was the KZreadr called From Plot to Plate who mentioned being able to help with compost. I think you will be happy in Wales but you won't be taking that green curtain from the shed will you?🙂

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. I was going to bag up the curtain and send it to you 😜

@Brenda-xc7sq

6 ай бұрын

@@seanjamescameron Ha ha, I am not yet sufficiently avant garde for such an interesting piece of art decor.

I love the sound of the celtic holidaysx

Im in southwales just bought 2 ton of soil compost mix cost £125

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

From where?

@wales123100

6 ай бұрын

​@@seanjamescameronabergavenny

Yes I do go to the plot. Only popped there quickly as it was raining Again. Hour in the green house at home. Will be so good for you to get to Wales.

Once you are all set , over in Wales, you should set up an Amazon wish list, for us to be able to help out! I would live to send you seeds, but from Canada i dont think its something that can be sent by regular post?

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Will look into that. Thanks for the idea.

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Hi. Following your suggestion I've looked into it and have set one up. Thank you very much for the idea. I think it's great, then people can see their gifts in future videos. www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1RDPVZNQXBEGC?ref_=wl_share

Theres also a British heart showroom in pontypool too.

I've found that when money gets scarce and I have no option but to go without...I'm amazed how little I actually need to live. Don't worry about furniture. As you said, concentrate on your move, and each day will bring new opportunities and adventures. Simply getting relocated to Wales is a huge accomplishment.

If you’re renting a three or four bedroom house, take in a lodger, (best check with landlord thats ok), that’s what I did. I struck lucky with a person who was working away from home. Turned up Sunday night and didn’t see them all weekend after the went to work on Friday. Mind you I did rent out the biggest bedroom, which gave them a bit of space.

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Am happy to enjoy my own space for a few years.

Definitely second hand furniture and only as much as you need initially. As you say, you can live in one room. The cats will be fine as they have each other and won't mind being in a room together in safety. You seem to be in Wales, emotionally already. Love and light to you 🤝🏻

Is the village where The Prisoner was filmed any where near you'll be living? Might be something to film during the winter time.

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

No, that’s on the furthest point of the country away from me.

@janesmith1398

6 ай бұрын

​@seanjamescameron OK, thank you. 😊

@douglasgosney9172

6 ай бұрын

Hi Sean don’t forget the gate

@olgyone1195

6 ай бұрын

No that's North Wales near Porthmadog

@janesmith1398

6 ай бұрын

@olgyone1195 Thank you!

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You may not need an allotment if you have a nice big garden to grow things in, although having an allotment will be a good place to meet new people in, will you be joining a choir or any other groups?

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

The garden is very small so I would need an allotment. No plans to join a choir yet.

U could take up welsh lessons for new chapter come visit north wales hope gons well move back

Start picking up some boxes from places for your flitting, they arent cheap these days

Hey, Sean, thanks for the second half, and stay out of that English rain! Is there a reason why the 'vote up' box is just a number and a 'vote down' clicker? I can see a few people accidentally voting you down with that set up - nearly did it myself! Wishing you every success as you make this move....

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

KZread changed the system around a year ago.

Good luck with the move Sean. It's so annoying when you're in limbo and waiting for everything to come together. As for reducing bills, heat the room you're in, not the whole house. Gas is cheaper than electric. Facebook marketplace for furniture, they also advertise a man with a van who will go and pick up the furniture for you. If you have a British heart foundation charity shop near you, they also do nice furniture and they will deliver it for you too. A lot of the local tips have little shops near them where you can pick up rescued furniture etc for very little money. Id recommend getting yourself a little car too

Your mind is already back home in wales,now you need to get your body there..

I haven’t been to my allotment for a few weeks, as it has just been so wet here in the south of England, I itching to get my onions seeds planted. Will you be doing any on boxing day Sean? I know it’s the traditional day.😊🧅👍🏻

@seanjamescameron

6 ай бұрын

Not this year as I’m moving house in January.

@victoriagallacher5131

6 ай бұрын

Well I’m sure you’ll get them in soon enough, when you’re all settled into your new place, good luck with it all!😊👍🏻