First of all... Awesome job you two. Most people would use 5/8" drywall because cement board is heavy. But what you have done will last forever. And thanks Jim for watching Lydia like you do. When my wife was alive, she would never let on that she was not 100% and I would have to watch and say that we needed a break without telling her I was doing that for her. And thank you for caring for the birds. It is nice to see people that can hunt and fish for their food and still show compassion for animals. Now, I think you will enjoy this. I went to the big orange box store for a paint roller to paint my shop. I knew where the rollers were, but wanted to give the new girl there a hard time. So I walked up and waited my turn and when she asked if she could help me, I told her I needed a concrete smoothing Hootis. Without skipping a beat, she said "Did you want a 3/8" or 1/2" smoothing hootis?" Okay that caught me totally off guard. She started laughing and said "I love watching Cajun Country Livin". Hope you feel better Lydia. Jim will take care of you.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

We are sorry to hear about your late wife. I bet you have some great stories to tell. 🤍Part of a marriage is knowing the other person. You can tell you cared a lot for her & I’ll bet she was the same to you. 🤍 We respect nature to the fullest. Nature gives to us and we give back to nature. Oh my gosh, that’s the best thing ever! If you go back in there and see her, please tell her to email us! 😃 It’s something as someone as the word, “hootis” that can put a smile on someone’s face. Much love to you.

@lindahassen7577

Жыл бұрын

​@@CajunCountryLivin ❤

@robertevans6481

Жыл бұрын

Love it....

@joenewman6494

Жыл бұрын

Wow nice😎

Exposed trusses are a great home for hornets, wasps, birds, etc. Unwanted guests especially when having a BBQ and eating outside. Plus, now you can place those LED lights everywhere.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! We are glad to be covering them up.

Lydia… I mean, Mrs. Captain Crocs 😂 you are unstoppable. There’s not many people I know that could do what you did… let alone while they’re sick! 😢 and all while looking absolutely beautiful. It’s honestly not fair! 😂 Anyway- ceiling is looking GREAT! Way to go friends! Can’t wait for the next one! 🎉

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

You would be right there with me putting in the work! You & Teddy both work so hard, especially on the little details that make all the difference. Stop it. 🥹 you’re so sweet. You as well my dear friend 🤍

Those Barn Swallows help to keep the bugs down all summer long. Thanks for allowing them to stay.❤

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We love having them around!

Mrs CC, we gonna need you to relax and take it easy when not feeling well. I wrestle with physical proclivities now, because I pressed my way when I didn’t need to. We, Jimbo needs you healthy and strong. Havin said all of that, I applaud your fortitude. ☺️

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Okay okay, if y’all see me less in the next it’s because of y’all. ❤️

Ok Glad to see Mrs. CC decided to call a break.. Hope you feel better soon. That was some heavy work and it looks amazing 👏

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Lydia, I hope you are feeling better, take care of yourself, for there is only one of you. House is looking good.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. ❤️

I sure hope you feel better soon. I found y'all about a month or so ago and I binged watched all episodes, now I have to wait for Sunday and Wednesdays to watch. Poor me!!! LOL I live here in Louisiana in a town called Krotz Springs known for cops giving tickets. We don't even have a red light, but Hwy. 190 runs through our small town. Y'all remind me of me and my husband we did every project together ourselves. They were not nearly as large as y'alls, but we were very proud. My husband of 54 years passed last August, and I am still so devastated, so watching y'all brings back so many wonderful memories. Thanks, guys, for the memories!!!!

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love comments like this Kitty! Oh yes ma’am, outside of Baton Rouge I believe. Any project deserves praise because all projects require work. We are proud to be a reminder of the work you and your husband have done. We are sorry for you lose, but hope to bring you comfort in this time. ❤️

@kittybarker2221

Жыл бұрын

@@CajunCountryLivin Yes about 40 miles west of Baton Rouge. We took our children fishing, crawfishing, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, and frogging. No idle hands for our 3 kids. You are definitely raising yours right she will have a lifetime of memories. I missed her in this video, she is so stinking cute!!!

I bought a Harbor Freight lift several years ago. Less than $150. Some of the best money ever spent. Constructed numerous DIY constructs over the years. My Dad helped me so much. We used T beams. He would be 99 now but passed away several years ago. Great man and great Dad. I always worked with 8 foot sheets. The lift was a lifesaver. I did sell it when done with my last build. I seem to find other projects. They keep me busy. Love your program.

I finally finished every video you have posted here. I loved them all. I can't remember what I was watching when your videos were first recommended, but I'm sure glad they were. I love your relationship. I love your determination. I love your inquisitiveness. I love your attitude. Jim, you are truly a jack-of-all trades who loves his family immensely. The care you show towards Lydia and Ladley is heartwarming. Lydia, oh my gravy, you are a beast. Is there anything you won't tackle. THe videos of you working during nap time are some of my favorites. Not to be crude, but your video thumbnails are superb. Ladley, You are an adorable, fearless little girl. I hope you always appreciate what your parents have done for you. If I had 1 request for a future video (or short) it would be an overview of your property. As I watch the videos I'm starting to connect the same points in each, which helps to give me an overall sense of the layout. Maybe it's time for the CCL 1000 Land Survey Drone Hootis. Keep the videos coming!

Ceiling looks great. Lydia, I hope you are feeling better very soon.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Wow! Lydia you are such a trooper. Great job with that heavy cement board. Glad you didn’t get hurt. Now go cool off and watch the birdies

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Yes! We are glad to get it done! Enjoying the view from the window!

That's some really heavy board and a lot of work putting that up. It's a huge amount of trips up and down a ladder to nail it in place. Good work, y'all. I'd admire your drive. I'm not sure that I'd want to wrestle that heavy board overhead all day long but y'all have some really good ideas and I'm sure it'll come out good.

It looks great. Nice and uniformed. Y'all are so thoughtful of the birdies! I hope they grow up fast. Thanks for the update!

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

It would not surprise me if they were already gone by now. They take no time at all!

@charleshutchings9355

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Also, it's a bit late but I wanted to suggest to Lydia in struggling with the sheets with her biceps to drop to a squat position, then use her leg power to lift the sheets onto the rack. Kind of like weight lifters do. She'd have to rotate her hands while doing it. Might be beneficial the next time. Still, y'all got er done!

Awe the kitties!

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

😁

Get well soon Mrs. CC!

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I live in South Louisiana myself, and ya'll are doing a great job... Just remember, before you close it all up, run your electric for your lights, and fans... Also maybe some speaker wire so you can add some speakers for a little fais do-do....

Way to push through to get things done, but also good to take care of yourselves when you need to. The Cement Siding Ceiling is transformational to that poorch area. - cheers

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mikey!

That was a beast! I was half expecting the cavalry riding in to help out, but I get you guys want to DIY it.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Sheetrock lift = Calvary 💪💪💪

Jim I love that you know when Lydia isn't feeling well 🥰. I have been running a fever for a couple days and it zaps the power out of me.

I like the "wall end support HOOTIS!" :))

Love the ceiling. Hate we didn’t get to see your little manager. She is a cutie. I’m going to look into that watering system. Thank you. I was born in North Louisiana. Headed there next week.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, it’s fantastic. I am bad about forgetting to water the garden and tend to remember when I’m already in bed. It’s saved me multiple trips outside after a long hard day when all we want to do is lay down!!

My Sunday just got better

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Nothing's gonna stop the Hot Sheet Rock Momma ! lol

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

💪💪💪

Looks great!

You guys are truly amazing it's incredible how much work you guys get done.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I just love watching y’all!!! You work so well together.

Wow. That is a serious workout, Being on the 'not quite as tall as Jim OR Lydia side', I am 100% sure I could reach the lower lift hooks without a ramp, and a hoist, and some help. I took a break after just watching ya'll. bwahaha. and here I felt sore just from doing 3 small dry pour pads yesterday. Thanks for raising the bar 🤣🤣

Amazing work you two! 👏 So sweet of you to let those birdies stay! 🥰

Awesome job you two It looks great Y'all are so thoughtful of the birdies

Another great project. Thanks!

You guys are such good kind hearted people. I wish the world had more like you.

This looks really nice! And, you're right, don't let yourselves get over heated and exhausted. Feel better, Lydia!

Mrs. Captain Crocs feel better soon great job all around

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you🤍

Great job

Looks great good to see y'all

Couple fans would look good on the porch

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Just a word of advice based on experience my in laws live in Toledo bend and they painted their back patio ceiling like yawls, sky blue and they don't have any insects mainly spiders on it. The only thing we can think is , they think it's the sky. What ever it is they have no spiders webs.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! We will be doing that.

That looks awesome. Thanks for looking after the little birdies.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

You bet!!

Hope she gets to feeling better soon pouch ceiling is looking great . Keep up the good work !!!

Looking good

Love watching you guys.Reminds of 30 years ago when my wife and i were doing our house.great times.

Looks beautiful

I am so sorry you are not feeling well and you went ahead and toughed it out with hubby. Awesome job you two and it's looking absolutely wonderful. Sending you prayers to a quick healing kiddo. God bless you ALL.

I feel for you guys on the porch ceiling and completely understand the struggle! My husband and I are starting to build our home and forming up stuff has been HARD and time consuming but we will get there as I know you two will 😊 Feel better Lydia!

How cute! Barn Swallows are great to have around. Ceiling looks awesome

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you!

That's looking awesome! You just needed a "Hootis" to help her get a little more height to get the "concrete siding ceiling" up on the hooks of the ceiling hanging hootis. 🤣😂 I do love watching the two of you work together. You make an incredible team. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! It’s not very often Lydia needs help in the tall portion of life. We love to be with each other whether it’s working, relaxing or even going to the grocery store. We cherish the time we get together.

Sending prayers! Feel better!

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy!

Looks great from this end of the camera .. Mrs Lydia hope you feel better soon

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job guys, I don’t envy the heat you face x

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

It’s not even July 🥵

Praying you feel better soon.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ma’am!

You two do beautiful work, for either Amature OR Professional. I love it! Art in Calif 🥰

Looks awesome!!!!

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Hope you feel better soon Missy 💕

Thanks for considering the babies.❤

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

The porch ceiling is looking great and it's awesome you are waiting on the baby birds. Prayers for a quick recovery for Lydia. My allergies landed me in the ER two weeks ago it had turned to bronchitis.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

So sorry! We hope you’re on the mend. Mine turned out to be the stomach flu. ROUGH!

@dewanes3180

Жыл бұрын

@@CajunCountryLivin Thanks I'm doing fine now after several rounds of breathing treatments and steroids. Hope you are feeling better as well and no one else got it.

Looks fantastic! Hope you get to feeling better soon, Mrs. CC! 😉😽🙏

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

I worked with the single boards and they were heavy so i would hate to work with those I know those r heavy!! Lydia I hope you feel better and with this heat you got to take breaks!! But as always yall doing a awesome job!! Friends see yall Wednesday!!

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

I swear, I thought, “man, how far is Cedric away? He could for sure come replace me for the rest of this video and no one would know.. right?” It was touch and go there for a while!😁

@cedricbroussard8738

Жыл бұрын

@Cajun Country Livin' 🤣🤣🤣 I hear ya!! I sure would have, too, bc I only live about 2 hrs away!! But I hope you are feeling better!

Moving up guys a great job 👏

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That looked like such hard work! I was watching yall struggle and wishing you had another set of hands to help. But it looks amazing!

👍👍 Know all about the allergies, have a great week.

What we thought we would see Jim flex his muscles 😅 Gus at the start was so cute 😅😊❤ You could have used seam joiners, we do here 😮 I think you have driven the nails too deep, I’m sure fibre board they are meant to be under driven? 😮 looks really good covered up finally ❤ Until the next CCL video ❤❤❤

Lydia lots of people up here in NC have had colds and bronchitis and strep throat,,get well soon girl

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

It ended up being the stomach flu. Even worse!

@bobbygreen2291

Жыл бұрын

@@CajunCountryLivin get well soon ,,and hope no one else catches it.

@bobbygreen2291

Жыл бұрын

Ohhh and it’s pouring rain here and we needed it 2:20 pm

FYI, fevers are the body's natural defense to destroy bacteria and are not necessarily bad if they are low-grade and short-term. Prolonged and high fevers (104 F and above) require immediate attention from a medical professional because they are indicative of other medical problems. Fevers will sap your strength. Just remember to hydrate and take it slow.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Hi! It ended up being the stomach flu. We all ended up getting it. Even little Lad. Poor baby hasn’t got a break. Thank you got the knowledge!

@ThePyramidone

Жыл бұрын

@@CajunCountryLivin Oh bad luck, but manageable. Hydrate and monitor the fevers, especially on the little one. Children's hypothalamus, which regulates the body temp, can go wacko and they can quickly experience body temps in excess of 104F - if that happens, do not hesitate, get to a doctor to get that temp lowered. They'll check for other things like meningitis, or bacterial infections.

Man, does that look good. It is a lot of hard work, especially when you're not feeling 100%.

Love the porch ceiling brother & sister. Just a question; did you guys consider a couple of ceiling fans for under the porch? Of course that's just me...😊

@ChuckTate77

Жыл бұрын

Coming here to say this. I regret not having power for ceiling fans, additional outlets or additional lights on my little porch.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely will!

Feel better Lydia.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I don’t know if anyone told you but the cement board needs to be piloted before fastening with mail or screws so it doesn’t crack out. ✌️

Good job guys keep up the good work 🎉🎉🎉

Jimbo, I would have screwed the panels, it is a far better fixation for hanging elements then nails. I know from experience that nails how good they are, tend to work them selfs out due to heat expencions.

Хорошая работа👍

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks absolutely amazing awesome job, take care and stay safe God bless

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

As @mamich08 said, it looks good and will last forever. However, you both should count your blessings that the Harbor Freight sheetrock lift you were using (150 lb capacity) didn't come crashing down on you. I think you are going for a certain look or hoping it will last through a hurricane which is great but all you needed for the porch ceiling was 1/4" plywood. I suggest painting it sky blue and the birds won't nest up there either, they will think it is the sky. I have enjoyed following ya'lls journey. I know I'm preaching like a Dad because I am. Happy Fathers Day, Jim

I have watched every one of their episodes. Thank you for sending your viewers to them. (The LiFe In Pines) you guys are great and funny. I love your sense of humor and how you do things in the Louisiana way. I moved from New Mexico to Louisiana two years ago. Everywhere we go the hospitality is off the charts. We're still trying to get used to the way it's done in Louisiana. Everybody ask why did we move to Louisiana. I always ask them why did you stay in Louisiana. We love it here in Louisiana. Thank you guys for entertaining us. I have watched every one of your videos from the beginning all the way to present.

So we have Mr Captain Crocs,Mrs Captain Crocs,and Little Captain Croc's i see a extra tee shirt design in the future. It is a very good idea to leave the sides open. Hope you guys are feeling better very soon

Well done guys, looks great. So you employed the 5 P's principle: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance!! Looks awesome, and good on you for looking after the little birdies. Cheers.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! Love that! 😇

Happy Thanksgivings Day!!

@CajunCountryLivin

7 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!!

Hope you guys are feeling better

Wow those looked heavy and hard to handle, but again you 2 did it. Feel better Lydia. ❤❤🎉🎉

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa! Stomach flu has got me down, but I think I’m on the mend!

Wow...kkk...cool...baby birds...We had the same moment in our varanda ...3 baby birds were the news...kkk...mom and dad put it all together and then mom was laying in it for a short time just before the babies popped and they grew up just fine, but we saw a our also nice large bird that loves eating the baby eggs and he was popping around and just patiently waiting for a chance for getting the eggs. My husband and I were taking care on not allowing it to happen. The babies were growing up and getting stronger until they could finally fly away...kkk... I still have their “bad” on the roof. We have so many different kinds of birds flying around here 😊we wake up with their “singing”.

Super clean work. Look nice! Great job and great video as usual guys!

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Looks good and yes that cement board weighs a lot especially over your head 🇺🇸👊🏼🔨🪚🇺🇸

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

Thanks for sharing, I was worried that weight of the sheets would be a problem. Good job ☕🇨🇦

WOW!! GREAT JOB Y'ALL. you sure are blessed to have such a great wife. Such a great partner. Y'all work so well together. Looking good. Y'all have a great week. 👍👍👍❤.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

I sure am. ❤️

Allergies are not fun I dont suffer from any but my wife does in the spring and as she gets older it it takes its toll on her keep up the great work love your videos so much hope your feeling better soon Lydia and you are a good husband Jim

With the humidity it was a good choice.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

It's really going to look good once you get it done. 👍

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow those bad boys look heavy and they are 12 footers anyhow nice job and hope Mrs. CC feels better later y’all.

BEAUTIFUL SALUDOS DESDE MIAMI FLORIDA MUCHAS VENDISIONES 👍

❣️❣️❣️Enjoy your weekend😊

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tammy!!

I hop you feel better soon stay awesome possum

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm doing the same thing with my bird nest now... I waited for babies to leave, but before I could finish my screened in porch, they came back and laid more eggs... same birds as yours, a waiting game lol

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Haha we know the feeling! We are going to take the nest down after babies are gone. They will lay in the same nest multiple times during their season.

@gregbreaux3179

Жыл бұрын

@Cajun Country Livin' Neverending here in calcasieu, what parish are yall in? Not gonna visit, just curious cause yall have all the problems I have lol

Dang what ya'll do in a day or two would take this (oldazz) retired Electrical Engineer and his BSN (nurse) wife a week to (maybe) do all of that work. BIG Hugz to you Two from us Two Middle Tennessee

Salut les cousins cajuns. Les thee shorts captain Jim Crocs sont superbes . Lydia le tien est également superbe. La pose des plaques de fibro ciment finissent bien le préau, mais il ne faut pas enfermer les hirondelles dans le faux plafond . Bon courage les amis de louisiane. 👍👏😘

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you much Gerard!!❤️😁

Great Work!!! Y’all need porch “old attic” fan! Will be good for the shop too.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

Yall gonna give that mama bird PTSD with that nail gun. LOL. I'm glad you left here a way to get out though, that's the right/honorable thing to do. Mrs CC looked like she was leading a horse out the house, then I noticed it was a sheet rock stand. Lol. Yall be careful in that heat, I know your young, but you know it will sneak up on you. I know you know, just reminding you. William Suttle

L needed a 2x6 to step up on to reach the hook - LOL. Looks good. Hope it doesn’t get to hot inside and cook the birds. Thanks for sharing

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

That would be a great idea! The best is close to the opening so plenty of airflow to go through!

Just curious, with the added weight of the cement siding, will it also add more stress to the trusses?

Look at you guys teaming up with the life in pine family! Past the dry cement to starting a new trend. I know you got plans in July!

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Yes! We can’t wait!

That T square sure has been a great tool for you all. Lydia take care not overheat you too Jim . you said you didn't know if that's the way normal people do it, not to sure you 2 qualify as normal 😊. And that's a good thing normal people don't work as hard as you guys building your house.

@CajunCountryLivin

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! We love the T square. Normal people don’t work as hard as you and & Jill to sir! Y’all have some grit about you. 🤍

@stevecarney6750

Жыл бұрын

@@CajunCountryLivin we finished the dry pour a week ago today so I am working on getting the yard back in shape won't take long. We are totally impressed with the way it came out you all have stirred up a lot of interest in drypour the haters out there trying to prove it don't work are really kind of hilarious none that I have seen yet have given a effort to doing it right, we have done quite a bit of concrete work over the years, Jill and I both say wish we had known sooner have a great day