I must say how enjoyable it is to watch the four of you work together. I think congress could learn something from the Bernards.

Thank you for the "keeping us viewers all smiling video" This is like spending a little time w/ a great neighbor family. God Bless all of U!

I love your will Meredith to try and fix things on your own! A+ for effort!

That was so funny when the horses started running to Austin and she took off, I loved it.

So glad son is getting all the experiences on the farm, as it will make him a very smart adult. I agree with you the person who designs things should work on them and maybe a better design. Oh, my gosh every time I see Austin , with Pete, or in things she does, I you you! You, and your husband should be very proud of the life you have created for two great children. At my age of 74, I have hope for our great country, when I see your kids and your life style. Thanks for the video and please keep them coming. God Bless your family!

LOL !!! Bonnie was SUPER HAPPY like she just had Spa Day... Yeah she had to be at least ten lbs. lighter. Wesley is a GREAT right hand man for the Farmer. He is really with the program.. proud of him. Y'all be safe out there..✌️

A few of my KZread friends I regularly pray for their lives and prosperity. You are one of them. Seeing those beans gives me hope that our prayers are being answered. That was beautiful to see the horses respond that way. Austin really has a gift with them.

I was in tears laughing about your trials replacing those gas openers for the little durango. I'm 64 yrs old and my wife has the same frustrations with all my tools. I have never in my life laughed out loud at a video but this just tickled me! Thanks so much for sharing.

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you had a good laugh!

Lawrence is warming up to the camera. Love seeing father & son working together

It will be back tomorrow. A most beautiful dog. Love seeing them work sheep and cattle.

Tomatoes nearly didn't fit! You nailed it Miss Meredith. Enjoy your time at the Pamlico River - looks like you have work to do with Rita in the river bottoms

Two things to check on the tractor that you haven't probably checked on yet. Clean all of the ground cables, as a bad ground will effect the electronics. Don't use Teflon tape, but instead use a thread sealer. Check the resistance difference between Teflon tape and thread sealer, you'll be surprised. Since you cleaned the condenser and radiator, you're half way there. Using some machine dishwasher detergent, add 3-4 ounces to the radiator and fill with clean water, install the radiator cap and run the engine for a couple of hours. The anti-corrosive package in the anti-freeze may be allowing calcium to participate out of solution. Dish washer detergent being non-acidic won't harm metals, will dissolve calcium, and dissolve oils that may have leaked into the system from a cylinder liner or transmission cooler. Don't use an acid based radiator flush, or you could be replacing the water pump or possible the radiator when the acid eats through weak areas.

@wv171

2 жыл бұрын

Very good advice. I do same thing. I clean all main elect. connections + & -. Every fall every spring. Be surprise how it saves your battery life. My tk battery no joke is 8 + years old. I am scared brag on it. Its way over due to fail. I use Cat batteries when ever possible because they better batteries I feel on there true cold cranking amps & ect. Some companies lye on them values. I have better luck out Cat.

Wesley is so smart and is going to be so far ahead of kids his age from all the things he learned from his father. Austin is precious, you have an awesome family God bless you

Looking at Lawerence’s hands while he was fixing your tailgate struts. That is a man who has worked hard his entire life. He’s a good man.

On the cooling system for the John Deere. Make sure that you have all the air purged out of the engine and hoses and make sure that the radiator cap has the rubber grommet working and the return valve working on it,

Good evening Merdie and Family Hope Lawrence got the tractor over heating problem fixed 🙏🙏🙏 Awesome y’all got your back hatch fixed ❤️ That was cool all the horses come a running ❤️ Hope Y’all’s week goes well 🤠🇺🇸❤️ Love Y’all

Austin sounded just like her daddy calling the horses. That horse really likes her.

@humphreyhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing! So sweet!

So awesome. I believe that lil girl has a new bestie. Love to see it. y'all have a blessed day

Meredith, Awesome famiily.Wesley and Austin growing fast and in the right direction. Love your blog ,keep up the good work !

I love home grown mater's! But what u made looks delicious. Lawrence is a fine fella. I love his humor. God bless!

That’s a nice tractor. Gonna be a big help. I could listen to Lawrence’s wisdom for hours. Thank you for the video.

Great video. You sure are comfortable around the camera. Thanks for the video!

If you want the duct tape off go to an auto parts store buy a spray can of Gunk bug and tar remover spray on let stand 5 minutes then wipe off, it won't hurt the paint, repeat if needed

@theraptorsnest5891

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir.....that's the gunk. I just had to say it. lol.

It was good to hear you laugh so unabashedly Meredith! Thanks for another great video of the Bernard adventures on the farm.

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@billconch3514

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThisFarmWife_ I always enjoy you and your videos!

A kids love of animals...how beautiful is that!!💕❤️

I'm glad to see Austin has found another 🏇 to bond with. Animals are very smart and can sense love.

@lisaharrison5397

2 жыл бұрын

She’s so lucky they have multiple. That helps a whole lot. When I lost my boy Jubitar I had no others.. we thought oh no more.. a month went by and the yard was so empty. Even though I rescue and have plenty. A gals first horse no matter the age . Is something only a horse person can truly understand. Some were like you’ve lost many animals. No not like him. He was my best friend. So anyhoo. My hubby went to out little country store. A post caught his eye. We brought home our beautiful boy sir “chance “a lot. He can never replace. But helped heal the heart and fill the yard with beauty again. Sorry so long! Lol✨✌️💜 🐎

Hey from Ohio great video Meredith, looks as if the kiddos are growing as tall as your crops , they are a big help on the Bernard farm ! 👍👍❤️❤️👋👋

You may be able to adjust the tailgate lift by twisting the black cylinders one way or the other to decrease the compression, making it easier to close.

@robertbak4108

2 жыл бұрын

Nope

frustration plus putting that thing on. Glad you all got it done and your happy.

92.8 thousand subscribers outstanding Meredith and Lawrence and your wonderful kids and puppies and all the farm animals too and especially the moomoos too

@ralphdanysh7760

2 жыл бұрын

Those are the best looking cattle I've ever seen! I would feed about half that and be lucky to get half the results!

Hydraulic shocks on hatch backs and hoods are notorious for failing.You had the right idea just couldn't find the right tool. You are a delight!!! . Lawrence is a lucky man. And you can COOK!!!!!

Grandma used to have a big bowl of sliced farm grown tomatoes and cottage cheese on the table, lunch and dinner... EVERY day during the growing season!!!

NO...Something’s Not right....I understood what Lawrence said...?? 😀 The heat is definitely on, everything stops for tea at three, you guys crack me up and I bet Bonnie felt better after her grooming too 👍

I just found your channel and I have spent lots of time following your beautiful family, I just love all your animals they are all so lucky. God bless you all.

Nice looking tomatoes! The replacement shocks always seem to work better than the original equipment for some reason. Glad you got it fixed!

Your gonna love the front wheel assist tractor in the winter 😀

Another great Bernard family video, Wes is quite like his dad and Austin is outgoing like her mom. She loves her animals.

Great video living the great summer life, THE HEAT IS ON once again. Good way to handle the tomatoes, should work out fine. The beans sure are looking good, in wisconsin it's been pretty dry so beans are not doing so good. Only time will tell the story.

That was so cute when Austin called the horses and they came running to her that was cool

In the summer we would have tomato gravy on toast with fried potatoes one to 2 nights a week. To make it take slices of tomatoes, drench in flour, Fried till they are brown on both sides, add flour and stir, like other gravies, some people remove the skins. Add milk bring to broil stirring. When thick serve over the toast and potatoes. Option my Dad also wanted onions fried with the potatoes.

I was so pleased when you guys were able to finally get a 4WD tractor (nice looking machine btw) after watching you struggle through your wet winters. I surely do hope the temperature problem turns out to be an easy fix. You and your repairing/fixing stuff!! You make me smile you bloody dill 💕

Priceless family. Love the videos.

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tim!

So suddenly, Wes isn't a boy anymore! But Austin is thankfully still all (country) girl! I wish they could fully appreciate what a great life they have, but of course it's all just 'normal' to them. And I do love it when you get completely out of your normal zones and have to use tool nomenclature--hilarious! My Dad has been gone now for fourteen years and it seems my most prominent memories of him are the times we spent tinkerin' and piddlin' in the shop--working on tractors and old trucks or designing/building home-made tools like peas-shellers. Great days! Thank ya, M'Lady, for sharing and caring...

i will never understand why anyone would dislike these videos! i have learned a lot from these, both cooking and fixing things....Love the videos, keep them coming.

@CheddaChief

2 жыл бұрын

IKR..but, that counts as engagement to help the channel...little do they know..haha....

@altonriggs2352

2 жыл бұрын

They are just trolls dwelling in their Mom's basement. They do it to all producers out of jealousy.

My Cardigan Welsh Corgi can make that much loose hair every 3 days, 365 days a year. On the hydraulic lines, the neighbors newer tractor has color coded remotes, so once you figure out which one you want to use with which set of hoses, I color code the hoses to match the tractor outlets. Then I wrap red tape around the hose for the Right side hose so it always goes up and down like you want. I bought a cheap package of multi colored rolls of tape that works great for this. It comes in real handy, when you have 3 or 4 sets of hoses to plug in and saves a LOT of time in the long run. Get your arm exercise on Little D. When you get old like my wife and I, you can trade him off on a new vehicle with a button to push, to open or close the hatch. Easily available for a little over $30,000 🙄

What a Relaxing Video. Beautiful Family both Humans and Animals.

I used to can but you're correct. It's a pain. We now use a vacuum sealer. Put those Ziploc baggies of sauce in vacuum sealed bag. They keep forever. Do the same thing with berries. Put them in Ziplocs first then vacuum seal them in like Foodsaver bags. Berries look like they were just picked a year later. Even blueberries.

What a life. Great sense of humor, with a pretty smile.

I absolutely love this family

I'm glad it's warm down yonder, it's been high 80s lower 90s up here most of the summer. It does get down in the 50-60s at night has been the only saving grace. Be well and God bless 🙏🇺🇸

@tommcghee5339

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you call home?

Thank you for another great video. Great to see LB and Wesley getting equipment repairs and service completed. I am sure Wesley is learning as well. Torx screws allow for more torque on the fastener than the other screw configurations. Great to see little "D" being put to use. I'm sure that will end up being someone's first car. Great to see you get some rain that will help all the crops. Stay safe, hydrated, and well.

I love how Wes is such a good help! and the horses running up to you and Austin was fun!

My wife skins and slices tomato’s adds a little garlic salt, oregano, sage and what ever spices puts them on a cookie sheet that has olive oil on it, baked in the oven on 300 for 20 to 30 minutes. Takes them out, cool down, put in zip lock bags and freezes. She uses them in spaghetti sauce and it is great.

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

... Loved watching the brushing of Bonnie ,, I had a Blue Healer years ago that just won my heart over ,, after her passing ,life has never been the same .... Awesome /Amazing breed .... What a great video ,,, A project required a little help from the whole family ,, and got completed ,, Yeah Baby !! .. Austin's time with Pete has created such a warm and fuzzy feeling ... ..So much joy on the homefront today ...

Made the mistake of planting Big Girl tomatoes once. Couldn't eat them fast enough, thought they would go bad. Ended up with a whole bunch of them in a pot, cooked them down for over an hour, added seasoning, milk, and called it tomato soup. Ate that for a couple days.

Always liked it when our horses came when called too !!! They knew there would be a small treat of some kind…Can’t wait to see the progressions of Pete & Austin… (I must have missed the story of the little sorrel mare !!??)

So don’t can. I started freezing like you way before you started. You my dear are the best of the best. Your children will always call you beloved one.

Love is in the air with the horses!😁

You are so blessed. You videos make me smile 😃. I love 💗 the way your daughter loves horses 🐎.

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Diane!

Those dogs are so smart and obey really well

Miss Bernard y'all are a fantastic and awesome family love the videos will watch everyone that y'all put out Wesley is a great young man that is learning a lot from his dad keep up the great work last week and Austin you are a awesome young lady and I love to see you interact with your animals

Oh I love the tea breaks ! I put lemonade in mine and you just can’t beat it on a sticky day. Thanks for the video

I would love to sit on your porch when it’s raining it looks so peaceful!!

Your Getting sooo Close to 100,000!!! Blessings from San Diego

Wes is such a good 'hand' for his Dad.Youthful exuberance means the world to us old guys! Atta boy, Wes!!

Hey Meredith!👋 Glad y'all were able to fix the dodge! What a bond Austin and p Pete are building! Smart horse to know when Austin gets to one! Always love the videos! Y'all Be safe, Stay cool, and Be blessed! 😂❤❤👍

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Great to see the horses being called in.. The Lift Gate Shocks will get weaker over time but, u need lots of lift for Winter when its cold..snow etc...cuz the gas is @ lower pressure in the cold. Keep up the fun...on the Farm Y'ALL....:))

Those are called Torx, and Wesley is exactly right. Don't want to round it out. He's coming along, and he reminds me of myself when I learned to change oil and tune up cars with my dad at 8 yrs old. I'm 62 this month, soon, and it blesses me to watch . Also, the Torx won't slip like a Phillips or flat blade. You tickle me, Meredith! Tell the farmer hello from Ohio!

Great episode, thanks so much! When the horses started up to Austin I squealed too as if I was right there.

Change the isolators on the back door. Use gasoline on a rag and scrub the glue off the paint and windows. Use WD-40 to clear up your headlights.

For some reason I got a huge kick out of the scenes where you were going back and forth to the tool drawers determined you were going to change the shock on that door. The fact you were willing to carry the camera with you during this only further demonstrates how, yes this is your real. Well thought-out, well filmed and edited beautifully to bring the entire story out concerning the shock on the door. My compliments on the entire production especially the segment concerning the shock on the door. 👍☕☕

@Roger_Rabbit_Adventures

2 жыл бұрын

Have to be careful changing those shocks, that door is actually heavy! Sometimes only one shock is bad & if you take off the good shock first, that door will come slamming down on you. Glad they were holding it up/braced

@SoybeanFarmer3300

2 жыл бұрын

@@Roger_Rabbit_Adventures good point, possibility of a serious neck injury, but she had it propped up with the tobacco stick knowing full well it would fall down on her. My compliment to her concerned how well she shot the scenes and then edited them together to create the entire story. People who don't make videos telling stories have not got a clue how difficult it actually is to pull off as well as Meredith pulls it off.

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!! Life can get hectic and I'm thankful for y'all sticking with me! :)

got the bucket on the tractor. you all proved you can do it. Bonnie shedding looked like the sheep had been shed. stay safe .

Good luck with the loader pretty tomatoes

I went to freezing too... everything. Few yrs ago where I bought my sweet corn a great grandmother showed me. She even put slices of butter in when microwaved just shake pour add seasoning and shovel on in she said. I sure miss her talks. .. 🤍

I bought a tomato juicer off Amazon and it works great separates the skin and seeds from the rest of the tomato works great

Hey Mere ! I just want to tell you that we think the world of y'all and that we hold y'all in the highest esteem for all your selfless efforts whatever the day may hold , I keep the Bernards in my prayers every day ! You're perfect Meredith ...who could spread themselves any thinner than you do for everybody ...your home...the cows the dogs the lambs the home the trips all over for whatever the need. And so much more ! God bless you and Lawrence and Wesley and Austin , boy those babies ate growing so fast and TALL ! Peace be with you girl !

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Charlene! You're too sweet!

On the loader rear mount, there's a small hole where you put a hair pin in to hold the latch open, so someone doesn't have to hold them open. Much safer when someone doesn't have to be in that area. I used to be a Great Bend loader dealer.

I have come across your channel and now I can stop watch your sauce looks delicious. And I love your husband personality. Beautiful family

Beautiful horses 🐴

Hey Meredith, great video's good job with the tailgate, you know those two gray pockets on the edge of the tailgate there for your fingers to pull the gate shut so you don't get them dirty on the outside and don't have to reach up so far 😉

Loader hydraulic hose identification idea .... Pair that goes in remote #1, both hoses (as a pair)get wrapped ONE time with zip tie 18-24" back from the tips (1 wrap=remote #1). Pair (as a pair) that goes in remote #2 gets TWO wraps around hoses before zipped (2 wraps=remote #2). ... and the hose that goes in the right or top outlet on each pair gets a single wrap near the tip. No trying to 'remember' what color goes where, and no need trying to keep a supply of all different colors of zip ties. This system has worked better than first imagined 'here' for over 30 years, and even someone who only uses the system rarely can still recall the symbolism of two wraps around a pair of hoses going in remote outlet #2 and a single zip tie near the tip signifies right/top outlet (right=right/top) ...... Can also substitute wraps of wire for more longevity if stored outside.

I just recently found your channel. Watching you struggle with the whole tool thing...cracked me up SOOO much! I'm married to a 4th generation mechanic, so I can relate.

Torx bits are what you need for that strut, you got it, works great, hot and humid here in Hendersonville also!

Great video thank you for taking the time to show us farm life and I learn from you love your sauce

Another busy day on the farm!!! The horses were funny. 🙌🙌🙌

I’m with ya on the canning. We just freeze our stuff too.

And Another Goodun!! Thank Yall!

Great video Meredith and Lawrence and family

I used to grow soybeans in South Georgia and when might looked like that, I was very proud!!

Your videos always make me smile. This was a great one. That coming from an old carpenter from New York (rural finger lakes)

Beans, corn and cotton look good here in west Tennessee and in the Mississippi Delta. Rice looks good in the delta also. The corn is starting to brown off in the southern part of the delta. It looks like Lawrence is going to have a bumper crop of beans. We could use some rain the ground is powder keg dry.

For the tape left on - try spraying WD oil on a cloth and wipe it - might have to spray it directly. Or use "Goo Gone" or " Goof off " adhesive remover

Meridith, you are such a big blessing for the way you interact with your family and encourage Austin and Wesley to reach out and do things to boost their confidence. You are a great wife and mother.

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bill!

Thank you y'all .... WONDERFUL!!!

Glad to see you dodged the heavy rain . Here where I live in Wisconsin we got 5 .6 inches in two hours and it made a huge mess !

I knew the boys would come out.😁

Your ponies are beautiful when they were running! 😚😀

Your very positive attitude is very inspiring!😊

@ThisFarmWife_

2 жыл бұрын

😊 thank you Kerry!

Love the NCSU decal on the back window of "Little D"

This was a fantastic video your daughter is growing up so fast I can tell by her actions she is a lot like you and your son is a lot like his dad just one great family🙏🏻

@normanalvarez5751

2 жыл бұрын

A real family.💜