Return to the Survival Bunker- I can't sleep.

My husband Dave and I discovered this abandoned survival bunker on land we bought in Interior Alaska. It had been occupied by a prepper it seemed, and then left to the elements with a bad roof for decades.
It seemed very daunting to clean it up after our first effort, and we let it sit a few weeks, deciding what to do with it. (Clean it up? Burn it? Leave it and move on to working the better part of the property?)
In the meantime, Dave traveled to Michigan to begin a new project and I.... I couldn't sleep thinking about this mess sitting on our new property.
So- I got a dumpster delivered. Join me to see what I endure with the cleanup and if I end up finding any TREASURES!
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  • @therealgirlinthewoods
    @therealgirlinthewoods Жыл бұрын

    DO NOT REPLY to anyone impersonating me in this comment section directing you to go to TELEGRAM- it's a SCAM! It's NOT ME! Report them! I keep trying to block and delete but they keep getting through. Sorry guys!

  • @greylocke100

    @greylocke100

    Жыл бұрын

    Just reported one.

  • @DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1

    @DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1

    Жыл бұрын

    Beat the bots! 💪 They’re such a nuisance!

  • @matshjalmarsson3008

    @matshjalmarsson3008

    Жыл бұрын

    For various reasons, I'm pretty sure they're usually Chinese. There's no real problems engaging with them, as far as I know, but don't give them any personal details or send them money! If you have the time, spend a bit of it wasting their time, it will limit their ability to scam others!

  • @judithrnorris2047

    @judithrnorris2047

    Жыл бұрын

    what a cruddy brain space: hackers and spammers have: zoning in on your space

  • @miriamramos5011

    @miriamramos5011

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information!

  • @MikeG-js1jt
    @MikeG-js1jt Жыл бұрын

    A little info about the past owner of the property - James Clifford, born on May 4, 1945, passed away on May 10, 2020, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Services entrusted to Blanchard Family Funeral Home.... the following is a "MEMORY" left by his niece- "So sad to just now be hearing of the passing of my Uncle Jim. I have very fond memories of him playing games with us when we were kids. RIP Uncle Jim!

  • @tipfertool5457

    @tipfertool5457

    Жыл бұрын

    Born in 1945. Fits Historian and Professor James Clifford

  • @tubybubi

    @tubybubi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tipfertool5457 according to Wikipedia he is still alive. The previous owner was also named James M Clifford.

  • @justJelene

    @justJelene

    Жыл бұрын

    Makes me wonder if he was prepping for Y2K or just whatever 🤔

  • @hallard069

    @hallard069

    Жыл бұрын

    @@justJelene That's what I was thinking also, or during that time there was Gulf War 1

  • @northernpianotuner3319

    @northernpianotuner3319

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hallard069 yes, I remember --- saddam hussein was boasting that he would unleash the "mother of all battles" on the [then] mighty US. A lot of people concluded that only a person with nukes would make such a threat.

  • @Kimm_Berlyn
    @Kimm_Berlyn Жыл бұрын

    I remember doing stuff just like that when my husband and I bought an old fixer-upper. Most people thought it was a tearer-downer. I was pregnant and just one of the projects was when I had to get the very old, ugly deteriorating and HEAVY wool rug up and out of the house. I had to cut it into small enough pieces so I could carry it to the dumpster. You just do it till is gets done. And then you feel good about what you did! You did good girlfriend!

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    exactly

  • @NonsoloPilates

    @NonsoloPilates

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah a small chunk at the time, you need many trips back and forth but the job we can do.

  • @Mantistobaggon2281
    @Mantistobaggon228111 ай бұрын

    The gun, the knife, the hard work, and the fantastic attitude. You handling that mess alone. You are an amazing woman! Respect

  • @alexandermarken7639
    @alexandermarken7639 Жыл бұрын

    To be honest it could easily make the basis for a prepper/holidy cabin. I would look at building a second floor above it and living above it and using the bottom as a storage and kitchen.

  • @sandrasherritt9708

    @sandrasherritt9708

    Жыл бұрын

    I would look at TEARING it completely down and then raking the ground to get all of the remaining debris. that's what I would LOOK AT! yeah!

  • @wateralwayswet

    @wateralwayswet

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@sandrasherritt9708It could be maintained and repurpose

  • @DD-fm4pk
    @DD-fm4pk Жыл бұрын

    I am watching this video and my wife keeps saying where is her husband to help. Then it comes across the bottom he is in Michigan. She says it figures and rolls her eyes as she walks out of the room in disgust. Brooke you are one hell of a worker. Always impressed by you.

  • @rottiesrule5285

    @rottiesrule5285

    Жыл бұрын

    i was thinking the same thing...from the looks of some of those totes more ..guts..for a lack of better terms than me..it would have been a gag fest for sure

  • @lmyr101

    @lmyr101

    7 ай бұрын

    Brooke's a workhorse...Dave would have to practically tie her down lol...but this woman definitely knows how to put her feet up and chill when she wants/needs to!

  • @OriginalKajoule

    @OriginalKajoule

    6 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @sappytheclown4849

    @sappytheclown4849

    5 ай бұрын

    She had help cleaning it out.

  • @cindysmith1717

    @cindysmith1717

    5 ай бұрын

    I’d be afraid I’d come across a dead body…gross…

  • @HalsPals
    @HalsPals Жыл бұрын

    It surprised and touched me when you prayed over your food. That act had power! Amen for your boldness and being true to your convictions.

  • @zarahensley4907

    @zarahensley4907

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, I love that she prays over her food.

  • @karmalarma4367
    @karmalarma4367 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Broke you give me energy. I am 60 years old/young? I am suffering with COPD. But you give me hope. I watch you never giving up. Hours of toil as you say in your video. I sit here watching you with my 5 lb weights. Trying my best to make an effort to move. God bless you. You and your 🎉husband are amazing. Thank you for inspiring me to move a muscle change a thought. 😮

  • @charmainetate6274
    @charmainetate6274 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I cleaned up the family ranch after 40+ yrs of my mom and mentally unstable brother and their hoarding mess. It took me 4+ yrs of steady doing what you are doing. Yes the payoff is reclaiming the land and planting and gardening and being a good steward of the land! God bless you Sista 💟

  • @wynterflows1797

    @wynterflows1797

    11 ай бұрын

    That's amazing, you're doing great!

  • @margie1767
    @margie1767 Жыл бұрын

    You should be so proud of yourself doing that alone. That was an overwhelming job, and you persevered, and got er done!! Way to go! Can’t wait to see what you do there next!!

  • @earlyriser8998

    @earlyriser8998

    Жыл бұрын

    Great job of dealing with the pile of junk and smells and waters I hate those jobs when you just have to 'suck it up' and get it done

  • @michellemohr1433

    @michellemohr1433

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, you amaze me!

  • @debbiemiller8018

    @debbiemiller8018

    Жыл бұрын

    I got one question where is your husband at

  • @dawnvierra4063

    @dawnvierra4063

    Жыл бұрын

    Applause!!! What a phenomenal job you completed and conquered

  • @gayemiller7643

    @gayemiller7643

    Жыл бұрын

    @@debbiemiller8018 at the beginning of the video she tells you in captions that he is back in Michigan working on a project.

  • @donaldstone540
    @donaldstone540 Жыл бұрын

    I think Brooke really needs to video Dave's reaction when he sees what she did.

  • @FabledKnell

    @FabledKnell

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @rossilake3430

    @rossilake3430

    Жыл бұрын

    Or ate!

  • @shannonwoods7454
    @shannonwoods7454 Жыл бұрын

    All the books they needed for prepping for starting a new world.

  • @lindamalcovsky
    @lindamalcovsky Жыл бұрын

    You are AMAZING ...not many people would survive that survival bunker..never mind doing it alone..WOW..u go girl!!!!!

  • @EKEACRES
    @EKEACRES Жыл бұрын

    Well,..you don't have to worry about Covid. You've just been exposed to every disease on Earth after cleaning out that remote puke crib. Great vid, Brooke:) You're a trooper🙂 ~Kevin

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    pretty much

  • @faithrada

    @faithrada

    Жыл бұрын

    She deserves some kind of award or something !

  • @kathydumas2745

    @kathydumas2745

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s helps that she is outdoors. I was thinking she should have had a mask on

  • @EphemeralProductions

    @EphemeralProductions

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂 truth!

  • @hippiebaelala

    @hippiebaelala

    Жыл бұрын

    hell she ate from 94 lol she's good.

  • @KarenDegenhart
    @KarenDegenhart Жыл бұрын

    Dave better appreciate how wonderful you are to do all that by yourself.

  • @abeach5420

    @abeach5420

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes he best do . . .plus she scored him some new tighty whitees!!

  • @Grimfire-fj6ug

    @Grimfire-fj6ug

    Жыл бұрын

    Dave knew from the first minute it wasn't worth the effort

  • @EphemeralProductions

    @EphemeralProductions

    Жыл бұрын

    @@abeach5420 😆😆

  • @lovespurpleflowers

    @lovespurpleflowers

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Grimfire-fj6ug Brooke has “vision”, it had to be cleaned out anyway, it was “environmentally unfriendly”!

  • @chasjacks9378
    @chasjacks9378 Жыл бұрын

    At the start she complained about the size of the dumpster but when all was finished she filled the dumpster. If she could have gotten a smaller one it would have been two loads. Much credit for the hard work filling that dumpster.

  • @opybrook7766
    @opybrook7766 Жыл бұрын

    Today is Sept 3rd. It's been 10 days since you posted your insane clean up of the bunker. I keep checking to see if you have posted anything since but 😕 nope. No doubt you are still wiped out from that gigantic job on the bunker 😁. Just don't burn out girl. All of us would miss you terribly. Funny how we can feel as if we know another and have grown to be close friends even when they've never actually met😂🤣. But that's how your video's effect myself and no doubt countless others❤️. You have become such a part of our lives! Blessings, sister in Christ, Brooke. In Jesus Brook🙋🍏🍎 and Opy🐕💖, too.😁

  • @natsmurfling4331
    @natsmurfling4331 Жыл бұрын

    I kept praying you’d find a lock box of cash… Something to reward all that toil. You know you’re a good KZreadr when folks like us will watch you haul nasty trash for almost 40 minutes! Can’t wait to see what y’all do to “Whipple-ize” this place!

  • @lauravictorious4670

    @lauravictorious4670

    Жыл бұрын

    Or gold coins.

  • @ninabittrolff

    @ninabittrolff

    Жыл бұрын

    This settles it you are definitely the hardest working person I have ever seen also you are the toughest and most determined woman on Utube.

  • @slashismyhommie8182

    @slashismyhommie8182

    Жыл бұрын

    Why would a doomsday bug out spot have cash? Now, maybe gold. But let's be honest, if you're planning for the end of the world, the barter system is probably not going to look at shiny metals very valuably. Just saying.

  • @vojislavdragic5090

    @vojislavdragic5090

    Жыл бұрын

    i though there was gonna be at least some ammo

  • @jambocoo
    @jambocoo Жыл бұрын

    Oh Brooke, you're a trooper !. As a retired cop I've seen a lot of nasty places but you single handedly tackling that mess was something else. I applaud you young lady for your fortitude and strength. Love your video's, blessings to you and yours always !.

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @sat1241

    @sat1241

    Жыл бұрын

    @@therealgirlinthewoods might look good painted green

  • @CottageWhimsey

    @CottageWhimsey

    Жыл бұрын

    The word fortitude is a perfect description of this project! Unreal! I think for most of us, if we could even consider it, it would take a week. And I am reminded the path was cleared first. The amazing attitude shines through and is something we can all take away from this!

  • @jimmyjohn5101

    @jimmyjohn5101

    Жыл бұрын

    No one cares u were a cop

  • @cbigg_8844
    @cbigg_88449 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel. Very impressed you're doing this alone. Scientific books, typewriter and secluded woods. Makes me think of the Unibomber. 😬

  • @amandabolden2077
    @amandabolden2077 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness! I have a whole new level of respect for you and your attitude towards this disgusting dumpster dive bunker job! YOU GO BROOKE!!! Thank you for showing such a great example of strength and determination. I can’t wait to see more of this land and what you’re going to do with it.

  • @kmsch986
    @kmsch986 Жыл бұрын

    I laughed when you said, “I would eat that, if I was desperate” after you had taken a bite… you are much braver than I

  • @captainpearly3994
    @captainpearly3994 Жыл бұрын

    Everytime I think I can't push that mower five more feet or pick the weeds around my flower garden, I think of you Brook and just do it. You really can inspire us women to do jobs we think only a man can or should do. You've proven over again, we can . Love your channel.

  • @mamasuki
    @mamasuki Жыл бұрын

    I kept trying to NOT project a “unabomber” vibe on the original owner. But the typewriter find, that sealed it! 😲😂 Bless you, Brooke.💗

  • @ghostmanscores1666

    @ghostmanscores1666

    Жыл бұрын

    He was going to write the great American novel.

  • @GenevieveW

    @GenevieveW

    Жыл бұрын

    I came here to see if anyone else thought unabomber. Thank you!

  • @Sn0wZer0

    @Sn0wZer0

    Жыл бұрын

    Ted Kaczynski was arrested in 1996, so the dates on the food check out.

  • @brianepstein8444
    @brianepstein8444 Жыл бұрын

    i have never seen anyone who needs a bobcat more

  • @billcagle4888
    @billcagle4888 Жыл бұрын

    " I bet this guy was super fun at parties" That made me belly laugh. Amongst all the gross stankiness, the hard work, and the long days, you still manage to keep a great sense of humor. Great video, and you guys have a beautiful spot of land.

  • @64TMS

    @64TMS

    Жыл бұрын

    Dave is a very happy husband because of you. You eat the stuff I would. In the midst of falling goop and absolute yuk, you take time to sort ??!! YAYYYYYY

  • @joshman426
    @joshman426 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe you cleaned it out all by yourself. Good job 👍.

  • @lindaduncan5541
    @lindaduncan5541 Жыл бұрын

    Wow….I don’t think I could’ve done that cleanup….at any point in my life. Great respect for you Brooke! You are such a worker!

  • @cinderellamasilang9143

    @cinderellamasilang9143

    Жыл бұрын

    I admire her energy

  • @jenbarclay5868
    @jenbarclay5868 Жыл бұрын

    I can see this as your own private open air Mexican Cantina in the woods! String lights back and forth across the top for a “roof”, lay some tiles for the floor, rattan table and chairs with cushions made from Mexican blankets, light that fire up and throw some tortillas on top! MAGIC

  • @loriw.9653
    @loriw.9653 Жыл бұрын

    I hope you don't become sick from being around and breathing in all that muck. Fantastic job! 🙏❤️

  • @shannawathen2787

    @shannawathen2787

    Жыл бұрын

    And the food she is eating!

  • @auntdello5286
    @auntdello5286 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to include us. I never thought I'd see anything worse than the trashed party house I was hired to clean out back in my starving college days. You win!

  • @SxyN8
    @SxyN8 Жыл бұрын

    This guy was prepared to rebuild civilization

  • @negativex6026
    @negativex6026 Жыл бұрын

    I used to do all kinds of stuff like that I'm older now and it's much harder miss the good old days. When I had so much energy felt so good after doing everything getting a shower afterwards.

  • @Sarahofthewoods
    @Sarahofthewoods Жыл бұрын

    Great job!! During the pandemic we purchased an acre of woodland with a creek going through it and a verifiable hovel. The hovel is a 1950's travel trailer that was cut open on one side, now boasting a sagging addition. The mice are very happy. There's trash piles around the property, so much of your struggle against rusty grossness is familiar to me. May we both wrestle redemption out of mess.

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    yup been there too! ick good luck

  • @firequeen2194

    @firequeen2194

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!?! I’m actually looking for something like that myself, 😉😂. Truly! If you’re gonna jump, might as well jump deep. 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @KM00Youtube
    @KM00Youtube Жыл бұрын

    You actually did it, Brooke, all by yourself! Hardest working woman I know. Congratulations, well done and yes, now onto the projects you like the best! 👏🎉🎉

  • @deeanna5814
    @deeanna5814 Жыл бұрын

    So excited to see what you do with this!

  • @colbyg.8261
    @colbyg.8261 Жыл бұрын

    Great job. I can't wait to see what it becomes.

  • @bjgigout9832
    @bjgigout9832 Жыл бұрын

    You win the prize for tenacity and hard work! Great job!

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that

  • @billiegoodman4872

    @billiegoodman4872

    Жыл бұрын

    And her tumerity for sure.. brave bold and bodacious!

  • @josephdougherty2399
    @josephdougherty2399 Жыл бұрын

    Ya know Brooke.....even if you didn't want to convert the bunker to living space it would make a nice shop or garage to build a cabin next to with a bit of elbow grease ... I'm confident you and Dave are going to do something cool.

  • @JubiliationAmerica
    @JubiliationAmerica Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! I love what you are doing! And for sharing your faith 💛

  • @pang-ngiavang1956
    @pang-ngiavang1956 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done Brooke!!! You are such an amazing person!

  • @karenmackie9665
    @karenmackie9665 Жыл бұрын

    Yay..she back! Missed you Ms. Worker Bee. Can’t wait to see what the bunker becomes!

  • @gentleman593

    @gentleman593

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Karen how are you doing

  • @terrymoline8260
    @terrymoline8260 Жыл бұрын

    I am speechless that was horrific and you made this world a better place .

  • @hollydecker9581
    @hollydecker9581 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly YOU are amazing and definitely inspiring !!

  • @rustyhurdis847
    @rustyhurdis847 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that was a ton of work. You ROCK Brooke!

  • @jackiemobley8529
    @jackiemobley8529 Жыл бұрын

    Brooke, you are one brave and determined woman! I wouldn't even want that mess on the tailgate of my truck. You are amazing! WonderWoman!!!

  • @davekibbey7944
    @davekibbey7944 Жыл бұрын

    I'm almost positive that the smell-a-vision came through a couple times. You really have my respect, Brooke. Tackling a job like that is beyond difficult and unpleasant. I did fire damage work back in my younger years, and that was pretty bad, but nothing compared to the job you did. Two thumbs WAY up! Now you enjoy your peanuts and I hope Dave enjoys his whitie tighties. :)

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    hahah thanks dave yuk indeed!

  • @auntdello5286

    @auntdello5286

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @livewithpurpose2

    @livewithpurpose2

    Жыл бұрын

    "his white tighties" hahahahaha"

  • @DeepSnowRider

    @DeepSnowRider

    Жыл бұрын

    @@therealgirlinthewoods Brooke, I suggest getting a construction expert to go over the structure with you to advise what can be salvaged, condition of the concrete block walls and how to go forward with what you are thinking. if you want to sell 1-2 of the acres I'm very interested.

  • @andreagossmann1898

    @andreagossmann1898

    Жыл бұрын

    I keep waiting for the body or skeleton to turn up...

  • @justinweavers2781
    @justinweavers2781 Жыл бұрын

    I could watch videos like this all day long!

  • @dangus6934
    @dangus6934 Жыл бұрын

    I love how your dog just relaxing in the truck while you work.

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    he wanted nothing to do with that filth

  • @lisajohnston6422
    @lisajohnston6422 Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome you are cleaning that disaster up instead of ignoring it. It would bug the crap out of me knowing that was on my property! If I was there I would help you.

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Yuuuuuuup

  • @davestelling

    @davestelling

    Жыл бұрын

    Same, here. I wouldn't sleep a wink!

  • @aliceevans3357
    @aliceevans3357 Жыл бұрын

    That was a mess! I've cleaned up some messes made by people before but I think that mess won the prize. I'm not kidding when I say I smelled that all the way here- Oklahoma! 🤢 You've got that place and the surrounding area looking super. Sure glad you chose the bigger dumpster. There are so many possibilities with that land, I'm sure you two will make something amazing. Awaiting your next adventure. Stay safe and GOD bless

  • @couldbegood
    @couldbegood Жыл бұрын

    You did an amazing job. The person who got the shelter together had a serious case of overthinking which was really a case of not thinking it through!

  • @yankeecarolyn376

    @yankeecarolyn376

    Жыл бұрын

    She shoulda had a backhoe!😂

  • @onesadtech
    @onesadtech Жыл бұрын

    I love how you said the dumpster might be overkill when you got it. Great work! Very impressive!

  • @unkawill7077
    @unkawill7077 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I'm impressed. Dave's project sure was timely, and he's an extremely fortunate man to have you in his life.

  • @auntdello5286

    @auntdello5286

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @mharper6877

    @mharper6877

    Жыл бұрын

    And he's extremely smart...not to be there!

  • @ricklightfoot844
    @ricklightfoot844 Жыл бұрын

    You're an amazing woman, Brooke. I can't help but feel sorry for James Clifford, wondering what circumstances were that caused him to abandon everything that he had stored up.

  • @auntdello5286

    @auntdello5286

    Жыл бұрын

    Someone looked him up. Old age gets us all.

  • @eddiewalker7252

    @eddiewalker7252

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea, death catches us all, love the ones your with.

  • @Toca_waffle843

    @Toca_waffle843

    Жыл бұрын

    I've always considered how a prepper would feel about dying without having to make use of their preps. Perhaps their last words would be something like "I tell y'all, it's just around the corner"

  • @normaevett
    @normaevett Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Brooke, so impressed!

  • @michaelcasalta7679
    @michaelcasalta767911 ай бұрын

    Love this!!! More tales of the bunker!!!

  • @claudialeger3208
    @claudialeger3208 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Brooke, I will forever remember how you struggled but pushed thru. So amazed at your commitment and determination. You give us all hope! Hope you had a big ribeye and long bubble bath!

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    hahah thanks much i had a shot it was comin!

  • @gentleman593

    @gentleman593

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Claudia how are you doing today

  • @carlasmith4777
    @carlasmith4777 Жыл бұрын

    Girl, that's what I call back breaking work! I'm so amazed at your attitude and determination to make things happen! Love your walk with the Lord, warms my heart 💜

  • @vivianramsay2527
    @vivianramsay2527 Жыл бұрын

    You got so much accomplished! Just stay safe ! Take your time!

  • @MaryBlocherthepowerhuffstamper
    @MaryBlocherthepowerhuffstamper Жыл бұрын

    Wow what an awesome job! That work was so difficult and you did it like a pro! Way to go!

  • @Theavidgardener313
    @Theavidgardener313 Жыл бұрын

    My goodness you are testimony to complete woman power! Your grit, strength, and utter determination to complete such a nasty job is something to be proud of. Well done, you. Well done. 😊

  • @debralozano6129
    @debralozano6129 Жыл бұрын

    Brooke, you are something else! I would of been crying and gaging all through that mess. You are the hardest worker I have ever known. I give you so much credit for all you do, wow. You GO girl!

  • @cynthiat6505
    @cynthiat6505 Жыл бұрын

    You are amazing! God bless you Lady!!!!

  • @GrannyS217
    @GrannyS217 Жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable! You are amazing!

  • @joygernautm6641
    @joygernautm6641 Жыл бұрын

    This video is so gratifying! Nothing worse than knowing that there’s a huge toxic mess on your land, and it’s just sitting there and festering in your mind😂. This is like a pimple popping video for landowners🙂

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    oh yeah

  • @faithrada

    @faithrada

    Жыл бұрын

    Haaahaaa good analogy.

  • @joygernautm6641

    @joygernautm6641

    Жыл бұрын

    @@therealgirlinthewoods Have you guys discussed about what you’re going to do with the building, if anything?

  • @buddy8225
    @buddy8225 Жыл бұрын

    That place is amazing. Beautiful scenery. Great job. 🐸

  • @charlenepartlow7880
    @charlenepartlow7880 Жыл бұрын

    Brooke you are amazing and accplished ! Good going !

  • @BorealSelfReliance
    @BorealSelfReliance Жыл бұрын

    So interesting - wish we knew the former owner's motivations. Looks like he might have passed away in 2020. Follies aside, that person put alot of work into building the place and filling it with supplies.

  • @clovermark39

    @clovermark39

    Жыл бұрын

    He was definitely preparing for some catastrophe. Covered all bases.

  • @kmsch986

    @kmsch986

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s interesting when you see how much time and energy people put into preparing for survival in case the world “ends” and then it doesn’t. It always makes me wonder if they spent the same energy on living and enjoying the moment. I was talking to a prepper the other day, and I said, frankly if the world ends up like the day of the comet and there are no puppies, bbq with friends, beach sunsets, camping around a fire, horseback rides, laughing with kids over a board game I am not sure I want to survive. He looked at me and said , “gosh, I never thought of it that way.” But, like everything, to each own. I did like his book choices! Definitely not light reading.

  • @BorealSelfReliance

    @BorealSelfReliance

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kmsch986 Yeah -- I was part of and friends (IRL) with a handful of the original folks that called themselves "preppers" on KZread. For me having some common sense preparedness (Skills, Food Storage, secondary Heat Sources, et al.). It was interesting to watch that original "Prepper" movement burn out (like the "Patriots" and "Survivalists") before them the more sane ones started calling themselves "Homesteaders" (...eventually that was corrupted with doomer crap too). The current economic situation has a resurgence of "Preppers". Fortunately, any bit of the toxic doomer crap didn't stick with me though I have seen quite a few folks slip into worse and worse delusions about the state of the world and desiring authoritarian political solutions. The books were interesting to me as I see some echos of myself (the bookshelf next to me has some botany textbooks, Bushcraft books by Mors Kohanski, and assorted other DIY skills books).

  • @ctech24

    @ctech24

    Жыл бұрын

    Might be him: RetuRns ❖ Becoming Indigenous in the twenty-First Century James Clifford

  • @BorealSelfReliance

    @BorealSelfReliance

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ctech24 If that is the same person that is really interesting. It would explain all of the scholarly textbooks.

  • @stan3198
    @stan3198 Жыл бұрын

    Helluva job Brooke !!!!! Well done my friend. Most folks nowadays would've just walked away.

  • @jimtwelves1636
    @jimtwelves1636 Жыл бұрын

    what a huge inspiration! thank you so much, so thrilled I found you, Jim from Sydney Australia

  • @myfavoritemartian1
    @myfavoritemartian1 Жыл бұрын

    The difference in batteries: Standard batteries will corrode and leak out over time. Industrial or Super Heavy Duty batteries have sealing gaskets and are made to better specs. So if you need them to sit a while, get the better grade. But if you blow through batteries really fast, get the cheap ones. I am surprised there was not a basement. Great work! What a trooper!

  • @willbates8464

    @willbates8464

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank the lord there wasn't a basement can't imagine the flooding and the gunk. Especially from the leaked gas. The film it might have left ontop of the water. 🤢 It would've had to been pumped out or at least that's the only thing I could imagine being done to get it all out. Then how would you seal it up so it doesn't happen again oh and not to mention trying to dry the area out so it docent mold or corrode faster. 😵‍💫🤯 What a nightmare that would've been.

  • @annbutler3964
    @annbutler3964 Жыл бұрын

    Brooke, have you ever given consideration to maybe starting a fire on the floor which would eliminate the fuel smell as well as the rancid smell of decaying food. The smoke smell will dissipate too.

  • @beckyelliott2871

    @beckyelliott2871

    Жыл бұрын

    Before tackling the floor, get experts to check it out and advise you the best way to handle oil- soaked ground, as Kitty litter may NOT be the best material to use, AND DO NOT USE IT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL HABITATION!

  • @carolexo7269
    @carolexo7269 Жыл бұрын

    I got the feeling from those windows that the previous owner was afraid of wild animals getting in. Interesting construction. Good job. Very entertaining! 🇨🇦

  • @sandydee8003

    @sandydee8003

    Жыл бұрын

    @Carolexo I was trying to figure that out too…?

  • @stevecb100
    @stevecb100 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job,hell of a lot of work.

  • @kathykeener3523
    @kathykeener35236 ай бұрын

    You are the best! And I really enjoy watching this.

  • @vastylebbq5203
    @vastylebbq5203 Жыл бұрын

    I know why Dave found " another project" Brook! That's one of the most difficult jobs= cleaning up after other people. Double tough cause you had to shuttle it to the dumpster. Sue enjoy your stuff. Would get a kick out of meeting you guys some day. Continue to enjoy!

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    fo sho

  • @suschwenke
    @suschwenke Жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe you cleaned that out alone. What a job! We applaud you!! 👏

  • @Sharon-Me
    @Sharon-Me9 ай бұрын

    Wow, that was impressive!!!

  • @myvoiceyourstory9338
    @myvoiceyourstory9338 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos . You’re such a light in the darkness for many . Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @gigi3242
    @gigi3242 Жыл бұрын

    I was sitting here, in my nice clean living room, with my hand over my mouth, feeling nauseated just from watching. You deserve great respect. Hope you are doing something totally wonderful for yourself. Be well

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry!

  • @lauravictorious4670

    @lauravictorious4670

    Жыл бұрын

    And she didn't use any of those bags as barf bags.

  • @gigi3242

    @gigi3242

    Жыл бұрын

    @@therealgirlinthewoods No apologies, you rock!

  • @chrisj8822
    @chrisj8822 Жыл бұрын

    With all that fuel spilled inside its probably leached into the ground around the bunker as well. Probably wouldn't hurt to have some soil testing done to make sure the site is safe.

  • @marjoriegarner5369

    @marjoriegarner5369

    Жыл бұрын

    Chris, the site is toxic, and not safe.

  • @2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv

    @2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv

    Жыл бұрын

    The smell won't leave. Don't waste money testing soil, remove all soil, concrete that smells.

  • @SoulfulSmokie
    @SoulfulSmokie Жыл бұрын

    I tell you Brooke, I don’t know where you find the energy or the drive to do such hard work. I appreciate what you share, I have watched you build and keep a smile on your face. If I ever saw I would just give you the biggest and fullest hug. Stay blessed.

  • @nanagram13
    @nanagram13 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great job you did!

  • @NKBobcat
    @NKBobcat Жыл бұрын

    I have so much respect for you and the hard work you do, especially while filming.

  • @kathleenlairscey5934
    @kathleenlairscey5934 Жыл бұрын

    That was a grueling job, it’s speaks loudly of your tenacity to survive. I cleaned up a burned building with a bass boat in it. It’s was a mangled charred mess, but was so glad it was gone out of my back yard. The neighbor had leta brush fire get out of hand. We were very upset about loosing our boat and a stack of mahogany wood pieces and numerous other tools. At the metal recycling place they had a giant swinging magnet that reached into my trailer and picked it up.

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    toooooo bad

  • @vanessajones9455
    @vanessajones9455 Жыл бұрын

    Well done! what an accomplishment. You are one determined woman. Nice work.

  • @joannezavitz4690
    @joannezavitz4690 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy watching your adventures. Thanks for praying for us. Love you!

  • @roddyandbella
    @roddyandbella Жыл бұрын

    OMG!!!! I could never do that kind of clean up! This was so hard to watch…I can only imagine how hard it had to be for you! You maintained a great attitude through it all!

  • @BelievesSouly
    @BelievesSouly Жыл бұрын

    Your just a one woman construction team... You go... A strong woman physically, mentally and soul

  • @kodeywhitewolf6408
    @kodeywhitewolf6408 Жыл бұрын

    WOW. What an awesome job you did. Inspirational for sure. Can't wait til the finish project. It's going to look fabulous.

  • @zleach131
    @zleach131 Жыл бұрын

    You are one damn hard working lady!!!! RESPECT!

  • @SveninColorado
    @SveninColorado Жыл бұрын

    To paraphrase Kipling: "You're a braver soul than I, Lady Brooke!" I can imagine a couple of scenarios, once the petroleum smells are mitigated. We look forward to seeing your plans for the hoarder/prepper bunker shell. I have to say that my beloved and I deeply appreciate how you and Dave work WITH the land, treading lightly, making plans that harmonize with the environment instead of bringing in heavy equipment to modify what exists to meet your vision.

  • @therealgirlinthewoods

    @therealgirlinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. We've always preferred to leave the area as much untouched as possible. Absolutely HATE it when areas get cleared and destroyed for a house footprint!

  • @MC-tg1xk

    @MC-tg1xk

    Жыл бұрын

    Be careful as there might be snakes

  • @jennifergardner7950

    @jennifergardner7950

    Жыл бұрын

    Where and how did you find this place

  • @berakha111
    @berakha111 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Brooke, poor you! You’re a trooper, that’s for sure! I’d be concerned I’d puke from the smells and sights. Got to feel good to know that’s all gone though. May the Lord continually fill you with His joy for your strength!🙏🏻

  • @SharonAnnMenefee

    @SharonAnnMenefee

    Жыл бұрын

    Please wear a mask or respirator

  • @IvanaMeservey
    @IvanaMeservey4 ай бұрын

    IMPRESSIVE WORK!!!

  • @candyclemens4432
    @candyclemens4432 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see you guys work your magic on this place.😁👍

  • @denisemankewitz8480
    @denisemankewitz8480 Жыл бұрын

    Goodness Gracious Brooke. What a big huge feat. Your patience, strength, and staying power is admirable 🏆🏅💫 CONGRATULATIONS!🍾

  • @sassydaisy123
    @sassydaisy123 Жыл бұрын

    Girl! Be careful!! You sure are a strong lady!! God bless you!!! Y’all came a long way !! Cleaned up a lot from the last video!!! I really enjoy watching y’all!!!!

  • @Karatemom68x3
    @Karatemom68x3 Жыл бұрын

    Wow wow wow, you are a Trooper!!! Excellent job getting that cleaned out!!!

  • @beckybird5367
    @beckybird5367 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see what you do with the place.