The foam in the top helps keep the shape, but is actually intended to help the hat float. It is like that because the original hat was for sailing. Good video

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and that's great info!

Seniors have a new channel for entertainment, comedy and how to do the garments. Good job Don!

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

nelio SAMch you totally had me laughing on this one. So affirming though .... lovely and fun comment.

I bought this hat about 3 years ago and its still the best hat I've ever had. If you work outside or just spend a lot of time outdoors, this hat is great. Machine washable, wont shrink, holds shape, breathes, and has a lifetime warranty

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm. Didnt know they were machine washable Brian. Thought they might lose their shape. Thanks for watching!

@brianfreland9065

2 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 absolutely! It's on the inside tag! Machine wash and they wont lose their shape or shrink! So awesome! Air dry though ...it dries super fast

I was given one because someone left theirs at the restaurant I work at. It’s been almost a year and no one has came back for it or called. I’m in love with it it feels so special to me. I laughed really hard when I read the inside “insured against lost” HAHA. Thanks for the video I found it very useful

Thanks so much Don, I wanted one of these hats so much that I just ordered one. I don't like getting sunburn anymore at my age, a couple of months older than you.

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Your so welcome Gary. I would NEVER own another type of hat after using these for years.

Fun video. Great hats. I have a few. Foam insert helps it float. Also, if the hat shrinks after washing/drying, they recommend you stretch it back to its original size by tightly pulling it over your knee.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Helping the hat float. Now that totally makes sense. Thanks so much for the input. And for watching my video

I wash mine with Dawn in the kitchen sink, and rinse well with the sink sprayer.

By far the best hats ever produced.

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the 2 I have for sure! Thanks for watching!

Nice job Don. Irene was Las Vegas at a liquor store buying some Champaign to share with a number of other women family members. She talked with the two guys in front of her waiting to check out with a substantial collection of alcohol. She asked where they were from having detected the Canadian accent. One fellow said to the other “you didn’t say ‘eh’ did you!” We have a lot of Canadian friends, so she recognized the accent and cadence. Thanks for sharing. Take care in the heat!

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

BrainStormAcres. That was so fun to hear about. For me the accent gets richer when I am back in Canada. It's subtle but I am surprised at how many Americans pick it out even 30 years after living in the USA. Americans treat us so nicely its really fun to be a Canadian in the US. Thanks for watching and the affirming comments. Cheers!

@BrainStormAcres

3 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 hopefully Canada's temperature has a more temperate climate now! Enjoy your time north of the border.

@lynnleavitt478

2 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 I recently discovered your channel, but thought I detected your Canadian accent while watching for the first time. In some later videos you mentioned Canada and being Canadian.

I just got one of these the other day. LTM6 airflow. The sweat stains aren’t dirty, that’s a patina man! 👍 EDIT I stand corrected, the sweat can rot the fabric. Bummer lol so much for a well used look. Oh well. I guess I’ll just have to use it 😂

❤️

I loved the Aussie rendition of your dermatologist. I also Have to wear a hat he keeps telling me to get rid of the baseball hat. You have just made up my mind. Have a great week. God Bless.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Rodney Ross. Delighted I could offer some encouragement and support your dermatologist recommendations. After owning the Tilley for a few years now I wouldnt have any other hat. They just do everything right I find. Oh and your too kind regarding my iffy Aussie accent LOL. Thanks!

Enjoy your channel because it is of common everyday life. Like seeing your projects on homestead.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

NETT P So appreciate you coming by and watching my videos. Thank you for your encouraging comments

Hi Don, nice Hat! :-)

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Your the first commenter. Way to go! Many thanks. Love my Tilley Hat.

Recycle renew and reuse... We used the dishwasher on baseball caps before... Good job Mate (Don...)

@affordabledesertliving3487

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lee for watching so many vids.

Those hats look great! Good job! Sometimes you get what you pay for.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that if they wear out I get another one from the manufacturer with their lifetime warranty.

Now I’ve got to get me one! Seems very utilitarian, but slightly more fashionable than that term implies.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Brandon Yep they are made for practical use but I like the style really well also.

The hat label inside says to just toss it in the wash with your clothes. Works great. I've done it for 3 years and it's in just as good as shape as when I bought it

I too gave the same model Tilley!.......it has been in the heat and humidity of the midwest and several cruises.......I love this hat......just be gentle in cleaning it...... mine goes back to almost new condition.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback John. I need to be a little less aggressive with that nylon brush I think LOL.

Hi Don,good to see you the other day! karen and bob

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you guys as well Karen!

Great demo and tip of using Dawn dish soap. Getting oil off of anything is difficult but getting fuel oil off of waterfowl now that's beats all. Yep, Dawn is the one for me. TFS

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the demo helpful Donna! Thanks for watching

@JonTanOsb

2 жыл бұрын

When my sister visited, back when Greyhound still ran here, their blue water tank leaked over everyone's luggage. I washed her clothes three times, but couldn't get the stink out. When we washed the toys she'd brought for her nieces and nephews, that had been soaking in the kitchen sink, they didn't stink. So we washed her clothes with dish soap. It worked! Jon in rural BC, Canada

@donnab8010

2 жыл бұрын

@@JonTanOsb - Wow. Thanks, Jon for sharing that story. I will remember this tip and use it if needed.

I bought a hat that looks pretty close to yours. Here In Douglas, Az it’s hot and dusty. So it gets dirty pretty fast. I soak mine in water with a whole lot less soap for about 5 minute😁. Just enough to break down the dirt. Then I scrub it with just my hands and the hat itself. I didn’t want to use a brush because I didn’t want prematurely wear it out. Then I hang it outside and here Arizona as you know it dries in no time. 👍🏼

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Victor Mauricio sounds like you got a good method going on. As long as it leaves it sparkling clean then your good! The Tilley hats are made of super tough nylon so I wasnt worried about wrecking the hat.

Right on, always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Joe Bailey. Glad you enjoy the vids! Lots more coming!

@joebailey7361

3 жыл бұрын

That's very cool looking forward to watching more of your videos. My wife and I are in the process of looking for off-grid land in northern Arizona. I find your videos helpful and inspiring.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

@@joebailey7361 One of the main goals of this channel is to help others with guidance and tips I would have liked to have had when I started this journey. Your comments are high praise for sure. Thanks Joe!

Totally agree, Tilley hats are great, i have two, one of the old wide brim that i work in and another reg brim to wear other times.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Love my Tilleys Larry Kelly. Thanks for watching!

Excellent video

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Avid Ali so appreciate your affirming comments! Cheers

Wow lmao great video and nice hat you did a good job cleaning perfect. Peace

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got a chuckle out of the vid Carl Rosenbaum. Yes the cleaning job turned out far better than I had hoped. I was told by others that you just have to live with the fact that these hats get stained and you dont get the sweat stains out. Surprised me all of this worked LOL.

Baseball caps for me. Looks good on you Don :)

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Yep hats are like shoes. A very individual preference for sure!

Dawn is very concentrated you only need a small amount to clean!!! 1 tablespoon would be more than enough

Stay cool. Love to you. You are funny.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Ah Jodie thanks for the sweet comment. Yep staying hydrated and cool overall.

Nice one. Meeting Aussie bloke at the end was a treat. 😅

I use Dawn couple nights a week for my oily skin when I shower… Good stuff.

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch. Doesnt it dry you out?

@MrKim-kv2vv

2 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 yes, that’s my intent. I also use when disbursed camping. Dual purpose, dishes and shower.

I would love to drag my camper down to your place for a visit sometime. I am seriously considering doing the same type of thing as you. It just makes so much sense off grid and debt free. I will need a powerful air conditioner though as I don’t tolerate the heat quite as well as you!

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Yes for those folks that are stressed by heat you have to keep well hydrated and plan carefully. I keep hydrated but am not stressed by heat much.

Great Video Don

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ron. Having a bit of fun but hopefully offering folks some useful tips on hat cleaning.

You have given me an idea...make a degreaser from Dawn. My plan is to put Dawn in spray bottle, add enough water so it will go through the sprayer. There are a lot of laundry products that are so-so for that. Has some else already tried that?

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to be business partners with you on this one. That thing will sell like you wouldn’t believe I bet.

@ArtByKarenEHaley

2 жыл бұрын

Dawn spray and wash

Fun accent Don☺ I loved how you cleaned your hats. I have used DAWN dishwashing liquid and a toothbrush(I have all three bristle strengths.. soft, medium and RIP YOUR gums off) for cleaning stains off our garments. Works fantastic😃 Thanks Don👍

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed the accent Tortuga lisa. Aussies on here were so gracious and didnt trash me LOL for doing their fun accent. Yes Dawn is crazy effective. Pam over on Midlife Prices used it to clean the dirt and grime off of the inside of their car. I am going to do that hack too! You can visit her and Brian here: kzread.info/dron/i9NTC21ZZLYU2q8YArGSqg.html

@tortugalisa4748

3 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 💛

ty don i enjoyed your video tom thumbs up

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Tom thanks a ton for your faithful watching of my vids. It means a lot. Cheers!

Great job cousin Don! You've got tips for every situation!

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Judy! You make me sound a lot more skilled than I am... LOL.

I own my Tilley for over 20 Years. once or twice a year I wash it in my washing machine with my dirty laundry (low temperature).... comes out looking like new.... greetings from Germany...

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Yep love the Tilleys.

Wow! Came out like new. Thanks!

Great accent! Voice overs and millinery repair!

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Really tickled me with that one Skylar! Thanks so much for watching!

Love the hats. I have four of them and I clean mine the same way. I'm just not using that much Dawn though. If you put about half the amount of Dawn in a large bowl and add some water with it you'll get the same results.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip James Bass. Thanks very much! Mine was so filthy I figure it would take a gallon of Dawn to get it clean LOL.

@jamesbass9797

3 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 -- lol

Helpful! Got my first one today

So awesome!

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks cousin Patti! Hope your day is going super!

I can't believe it, I guessed Dawn in my head before you said it. Great minds think alike! Dawn definitely has many applications. I like the weed killer one, Dawn, vinegar, and salt, I think it is.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Zoey I learned something with your comment. Didnt know about the weed killer one. How cool you guessed Dawn before I even mentioned it. Thanks for watching as always! Great to have you here as such a loyal follower of the channel!

@ZOEYLLWP

3 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 You know it, will always be a fan!!

Hey! It's Crocodile Don Dee!

@affordabledesertliving3487

Жыл бұрын

Priceless Matthew. That gave me a good chuckle.

Great job! Enjoyed your video! Funny!🤣

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sylvia Garcia! Glad you found the video funny. I had a lot of fun making this one. But super glad that it provided a helpful tip to share with others.

I really like my Tilley hat! I clean it & other hats/caps the same way. Keep up the good work.

@affordabledesertliving3487

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. So glad my dermatologist prescribed mine. Best hats I have ever owned.

Enjoy your tilley hat. Good video take care.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

James thanks for stopping by mate. Really appreciate you following the channel so faithfully.

I've had a Tilley hat for several years now! It takes a licking and keeps on ticking. :-)

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt have any other hat. Comfortable and great sun protection!

Good Looking hat. Tried to buy one but they didn't have the color I wanted in my size. I'll try again a few weeks from now.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

www.tilley.com/collections/airflo They may have your color on the Tilley official site. Thanks for watching!

Great how to! I have a hat like that, not Tilley brand but looks similar. Anyway I just throw it in the washer but it never comes out really clean. I will try your method!

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Chris jump on here and let me know how it turned out for you. I think it should work on cotton as well as nylon. Depending on what your hat is made of I am thinking it should work for you.

Looks like the hats are made really well. Can't wait to check on the price. Take care....Don

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Cliff thanks so much. and thanks for watching!

Soak in cold water to get all the soap out. Great Australian imitation.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip RvBadlands2015. Yep should have been more patient and organized with my cleaning routine.

lol, we're all filthy in our own special way :)

I will have to try this. 😊

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Pam you will be shocked how well this works. I just came up with that out of the blue. But really glad I did

Time to cook some shrimp on the Barby mate after all that work 🤠

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Love prawns.

I only use DAWN! I do stained glass as a hobby and clean my work off with DAWN👍👍👍👍

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a great hack there then Jane. Way to go.

Great job Don.. I need to look into getting one of those myself. Have a great week

@victorm7274

3 жыл бұрын

They sell them at tractor supply. If I remember correctly I believe I paid $15. 👍🏼. It’s a must here Arizona

@ArizonaHighDesertHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

@@victorm7274 awesome.. I will for sure check next visit at Tractor supply..thanks so much

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

@@victorm7274 Those wouldnt be Tilley hats but similar ones bro. Most hats at that price wont hold up like a Tilley.

Don, I bought a Tilly hat back in the late 90's. Love it! You could also mention that the hat floats. Lose it in a lake it can be retreived. However it might be a problem if it is dropped into a river or stream that has a fast water flow. lol

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked yur Tilly as well Bob. They are super hats and I wouldnt have any other kind.

@bobh5055

3 жыл бұрын

I have many hats and sometimes it is hard to figure out which hat to wear. Many are ballcap hats but they are Air Force Veteran hats. Trying to find land in this area to buy then have one of those Amish garages put on it. I have way to much stuff to fit into something as small as you have. I own a home in a small town right now and paid it off over a decade ago. But I want in the country where I don't have to look at neighbors all the time. Hope I find one soon before I am past my prime. 70 years of age now.

That was a very decent Aussie accent you took on. Good on ya, mate!

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tamara! Having lived there for 6 months and been several times helped but its still a long way from genuine I reckon. Thanks for your encouragement!

Great video.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching little rascal so appreciate your support

I had a Tilly, years ago. The washing instructions said: Wash in any creek or stream. I had a laugh at, "Try a Canadian accent." Like there is only one? From a few of your phrases, I suspect your parents, like mine, were from across the pond. :) Cheers. Jon in rural BC, Canada

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Grandparents were from the UK but parents born and raised in New Brunswick. I lived in Australia for a while and that accent seems to come out when I dont even realize it.

I have a tilley hat I bought for a trip to Jamaica. Mine is still near mint shape. Blue Dawn mixed 50/50 with white vinegar is great for bath/shower scum. That pocket in the hat is also where you put your ID so the hat can be returned if lost.

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Cool you have a Tilley as well Step n Wolf. I love both of mine!

@omniround9187

2 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 You have two, wow...Do you know about the Mall of America in Minnesota. They had a store there called the Walking Company where I bought mine. $54.95 in 2000. Do both of yours have the same brim width? The brim on mine is about 2-3/4" front and back, about 2" on the sides. I like the style of yours with the mesh. Mine has four holes, two on each side. The sides can snap to the top making it look more like a bush hat.

@Step-n-Wolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 The reply from Omniround is me too. I was logged in with the wrong account. I thought it was odd you mentioned your hat was made of nylon. Perhaps that changed when they started making them in China? My hat is made of cotton duck. Inside the hat, mine says, "ten-ounce USA-treated cotton duck, solid British Brass hardware sewn with Canadian persnicketiness." I like that word "persnicketiness" :)

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

@@omniround9187 Mine is the Tilley Airflo and both of my hats have the same brim size. I suspect yours is a different model/style. I really love mine. As I mentioned my Dermatologist recommended it and I really love mine.

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

@@omniround9187 Yep love the ominflow model I have.

Probably should have used a little more Dawn.😎

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah probably lol

The piece of "plastic" is a float for if it falls off in a water environment

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

That totally makes sense now that I think of it Triple Blue.

Good camera work on the washing of the hat. try southern, Ga. just say

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Wallace Loper many thanks on the camera work. Great encouragement. Do I have it right you would like me to imitate someone from GA?

@wallaceloper637

3 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 you got it

Subscribed, just cause your great ❤

@affordabledesertliving3487

Жыл бұрын

How kind! Thanks for subscribing!

I am looking for a good outdoors hat, the Tilley seems like a good one!

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Hi VT. Yep the Tilley is worth every penny. Practically indestructible, easy to clean and is a great sun shield.

LOL I totally thought you were Australian!! The accent was great!!

@affordabledesertliving3487

11 ай бұрын

Great compliment Dave. Made my evening.

I’ve always had that problem with both of my Tillys and not being able to get all of the stain out. So next time I’ll try Dawn and scrub it and see what happens. Thanks

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

It works beautifully thomas thies. Dawn is a fantastic product!

LoL that was a great Australian accent

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Thats too kind Bryan. Many thanks.

When is the next video Don? I hope all is well. Don’t keep us waiting too long!

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alec. Drowning in projects. Will get one out asap. LOL. Thanks for watching.

They ARE good hats, eh?? (I have the lmt6).

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

They are excellent! Wouldnt have any other kind.

Hey Don great video! That velcro pocket isnt just to hold the plastic liner, its meant to be used for holding money/ID/credit cards etc.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Grimrpr6942 Wow should have thought of that one! Totally makes sense and would come in handy in pick pocket areas of the world. Thanks for filling me in! Thanks for watching as well!

Thank you sir. I’m considering purchasing one of these, for sun protection. As cost is much higher, I’m wondering if it’ll last, you helped my decision making:)

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

They have a lifetime warranty so it doesn’t matter how badly you abuse them till he will give you another one

@BigWarningSign

2 жыл бұрын

Yea it's worth it, as you probably know by now it will last your life because of the warranty

@Step-n-Wolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 The inside of my hat says "yes, put it in your will".

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

@@Step-n-Wolf Hilarious. Yep I suspect both of my hats will outlast me. But one never knows. My Grandad was almost 101 when he was done on the planet.

Still trying to find a Tilley type hat on sale 🤠

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

They are very popular Peter and so it might be a challenge. I hope you find one! I love them.

Hmm, in the states we have automatic machines that will do this for you.

@affordabledesertliving3487

Жыл бұрын

Very true Jason except for sweat stains from an old guy don’t seem to be clean by regular washing machines. Maybe it’s all that brain power I use when I’m building things lol.

Don you had me in stitches watching that video!! Can just imagine you running flat out through the mulga as well and I’m betting it’s been done!!! 😂😂

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Bec my dermatolgist was Graeme Williams. My go to aussie male name. LOL. Thanks for not cringing while I did an oz accent.

@rebeccasansonvandyk5664

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, most of us have “Siri” but you have “Graeme” if I remember correctly as well. Ha ha!

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccasansonvandyk5664 Yeah but poor bloke broke when my iphone 6 broke. Now I have Sheilah. Ok kidding ... havent named her yet.

@rebeccasansonvandyk5664

2 жыл бұрын

almost spat out my drink Don!!!!

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccasansonvandyk5664 Will have to think of a good Aussie common female name. What do you think would be a good common one? Hmm internet says lots of ladies in OZ named Julie.

Time to change the oil in your hat, LOL

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

LOL Yeah no question!

Great video, what kind of shirts do you wear? I like that style. The hat is very cool

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

The green one is called Silver Ridge from The company Columbia. All the others I have are X officio. At about $80 apiece way too rich for my diet. I buy them used on eBay for about 15 bucks apiece

@fortyfourrobo544

3 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 thx for the heads up especially saving some dough.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Totally welcome

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Desert Dog and thanks for stopping by!

Yeaaaas! The Off Grid Senior uploaded AGAIN! I need to send you a gift lol does USPS deliver to your address or do you use a PO Box? A lot of KZreadrs own PO Boxes that their fans send stuff to. I did wonder what you did with all that free time you have now. Hat cleaning haha

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you here Panda! I dont have a PO box for simple reason its about $30.00 per month. Email me and I can share another way to mail me something. affordabledesertliving@gmail.com. Thanks as always for checking out my channel!

I thought your Aussie accent was pretty good. Certainly better than mine eh!

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! I lived in OZ for a 1/2 year and have been there several times. Love Oz!

Another option would just be a bar of Lava soap.

@affordabledesertliving3487

Жыл бұрын

Good suggestion Tom. Thanks for watching.

@0:20 "made in Canada, just like me." Wrinkled old hat stop a wrinkled old face. Priceless, eh? (You've been stateside too long, lost the "oot 'n aboot" and other signatures.) eh?

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Yep been in the US for 30 years so richness of Canadian accent has been lessened. But can enhance it at will LOL.

@seanflanagan5674

3 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487, dunno ' 'bout they maite, but ye' do a bit of Aussi laike a kit. Howz yer "good ol' boy"? Gimme a Jawjuh rednik! 🤩

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

@@seanflanagan5674 Just for grins I may take you up on that one.

Good idea whatshing

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and your encouragement.

That will last less than a week to keep it clean lol 😂

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

GreenHorn 1 Acre. Yep in this heat its going to get sweat stained again. But so far its doing fairly well. Least it doesnt look like I just dug it out of the garbage for now...LOL.

Aaaah! A very important question for you Don! How full of bugs is your area? When I visit my grandma in Texas I'm always amazed at just how many bugs swarm the state. You can't drop a pin without hitting a bug and there's swarms of bugs around every light bulb at night. Is it the same over there?

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Its not as intense as Texas as its so dry its not so conducive to bug propagation. That said there are always plenty of house flies buzzing around and good number of moths at night. Some big kooky looking insects after the monsoons and some wet comes. Also good numbers of black widow spiders. I found some under my cottage last night. But overall no where's near as bug focused as TX and the South East US. Hope that helps!

@JonTanOsb

2 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 You'll probably find a few rattlesnakes and scorpions there, too. They are here, in Gold Country, but I haven't seen any. People worry when I say I have Black Widow spiders, but they are very shy, and not as venomous as people think. We just avoid bothering each other. Even my cats know to leave any big black spiders alone, especially after a large Hunter reared on it's hind legs and challenged one of them. Jon in rural BC, Canada

I forgot what elevation is your cabin is at??

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Its at 4600' roughly.

Don how are you holding up to the heat? It is hot too in Northern west Nevada but not as bad as Arizona. Wishing you cool thoughts.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Ken thanks for thinking of me! It's pretty hot for sure but I am most active in the morning and later in the evening. I am incredibly heat tolerant compared to the average folk so I have that one going for me. So I stay hydrated and appreciate I am not shoveling snow or some other cold weather thing LOL. Thanks for watching Ken!

Don, i have a question : Do you wear sunscreen when you are outside ? I ask because i have had skin cancer from sun exposure, and i am concerned for you, since Arizona has so much sunshine, and the local altitude being closer to the sun !

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

flexjay87. So sorry you have endured skin cancer. For the most part I just wear my broad Tilley hat recommended by my dermatologist. I probably should up the protection though...

That residual stain might not have happened if you had done a more thorough rinse. I noticed soap remaining. I have always washed my Tilley hat in the washing machine. Comes out clean every time. I think the washing machine would be more gentle than scrubbing with a brush which could cause some fraying or wearing of the fabric and the mesh air vents.

@affordabledesertliving3487

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Baklash. I think my hats are so grimey a regular washing machine wouldnt work.

Hello my friend, 3 weeks and no new post? Hope everything is well.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis thanks ever so much for your kind concern. Doing great and new video coming soon! Too many projects and I am on vacation for about 10 days.

@dennishough3709

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect, Enjoy your vacation!!

Good job there Don definitely know what your doing you do look like a Australia look like a slouch hat you accent was funny hahahahahah you know im Australian hahah was good

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Kriss your comment made my day mate. I was trying to imitate a country doctor from lets say the deep interior of Queensland. Someone with a name like Graeme Williams or something like that. Need to keep practicing to do a better oz dialect. LOL.

Something about u i like iam in keep the video coming.

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

How warm a comment is this one. Thank you whole heartedly Margaret heathcote. Tons more vidoes coming...

The piece of plastic wasn't designed for shape keeping. Its actually so that the hat floats.

@affordabledesertliving3487

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Christopher! Someone else mentioned that one. Cool!

Does it have to be dawn? Can generic dish soap work?

@affordabledesertliving3487

Жыл бұрын

Dawn is the best grease cutter I find.

Have you installed an A\C in your Home , Yet ? PLease make a video of the unit you installed !

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe. The A/C unit wont be installed until the solar/electric is in. For now I just am thankful my cottage is well insulated which keeps out a lot of heat. I also have two 3x4 windows on each side of the cottage which creates a cross breeze. Hopefully by this autumn I will have the AC in. thanks for watching.

😂🤣😂 strooth maate .. the cat in the att came back .. and he add dawn dish liquid ..😂🤣😂😎pip pips and carryon pilgrim

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

LOL had to check out Strooth Patrick. Always some funny sayings overseas.

@patrickjobling8676

3 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 im in dead center of victoria (alkatraz)..😁

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjobling8676 in other words in the surrounds of Melbs right?

@affordabledesertliving3487

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjobling8676 Somewhere in the Melbs area it sounds.

@patrickjobling8676

3 жыл бұрын

@@affordabledesertliving3487 nope ..17ks south of bendigo.. got the big hill rangers in me back yard .. mandurang south .😁

LOL 😆