25 Year Build-Massive 1950s Backyard Town- Coolest Thing I've Ever Made- EP28

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  • Опубликовано: 3 апр 2024
  • 25 years ago, Debbie and Ronnie started building their 1950s town. Not only does it have 14 separate buildings, but each one of them is jammed packed with 1950s nostalgia. With little to no help, Ronnie built each of the building using mainly recycled and found material and his wife Debbie proceeded to paint them and fill them to the brim. From their working diner (with functioning soda machines) to the full size gas station, this has to be one of the most impressive backyard towns in the world. This is an exclusive first look at this incredible creation.
    Follow us on Instagram @coolestthing for behind the scenes and other fun stuff.
    Producer/Director: Guy Georgeson
    Editor: Guy Georgeson
    Director of Photography: Andrew Sheppard
    Associate Producer: Laura Morris
    Music licensed from: Pond5
    Stock Media provided by Marscott / Pond5
    Big thank you to the Bell Fund for additional funding of this season!

Комментарии • 520

  • @CoolestThing
    @CoolestThing  2 месяца назад +166

    Thanks for watching all! We are a small team (2-3 people) and go out on the road and film everything ourselves. Hoping to keep doing the show so please like and subscribe and share you know someone who likes cool builds! Cheers- Guy (Creator, Coolest Thing I've Ever Made)

    • @Olderaccount17
      @Olderaccount17 2 месяца назад +5

      You 2-3 do a *great* job with these videos. Perhaps they're the coolest thing you've ever made? Cheers all the way from Argentina🇦🇷🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @LandonColvig
      @LandonColvig 2 месяца назад +2

      The quality is amazing! Great job capturing and telling the stories

    • @CoolestThing
      @CoolestThing  2 месяца назад +4

      @@Olderaccount17gracias!!

    • @colinhunter5578
      @colinhunter5578 2 месяца назад +1

      Coolest show I’ve ever seen!

    • @alisoncowan3316
      @alisoncowan3316 Месяц назад

      Great job! I loved this video!

  • @aervin0426
    @aervin0426 2 месяца назад +965

    Ronnie and Debbie are my parents and they watched this today. They said you did a great job! They do not have internet so they have no way to comment. For those asking, they are not looking to do tours publicly. They are enjoying retirement and only do a few private tours for local churches and friends. It would be too much for them to do more. They have been thrilled to see so many get to enjoy their hardwork and passion through this video. ❤

    • @CoolestThing
      @CoolestThing  2 месяца назад +79

      Thank you! Good to hear! They did amazing!

    • @jameswood2988
      @jameswood2988 2 месяца назад +10

      Can I tour I’m in Tn

    • @stephaniekenneally
      @stephaniekenneally 2 месяца назад +17

      Please thank them both for sharing this! I enjoyed it immensely and am going to share this video with my parents, who are probably the same ages as yours.❤️

    • @nikkimcdonald4562
      @nikkimcdonald4562 2 месяца назад +16

      This was amazing thing to see .your parents are very creative....maybe a bit too creative.

    • @lisathomas1622
      @lisathomas1622 2 месяца назад +20

      Well, I bet you’re very very very very relieved their collection and passion is very well organized. Please thank them for sharing, I enjoyed it very much.

  • @millay4813
    @millay4813 2 месяца назад +131

    That's a man who loves his wife.

  • @jonathanlandau-litewski7405
    @jonathanlandau-litewski7405 17 дней назад +59

    My word. If I'm ever blessed with the wealth, health and other means of doing this then I'm building a 1980s town.

    • @desiswag907
      @desiswag907 16 дней назад +14

      God bless your finances so you can build your 1980s town 😊

    • @kayfitzgerald309
      @kayfitzgerald309 15 дней назад +11

      I want to live there when it's done!!!😉

    • @PSTA
      @PSTA 11 дней назад +6

      I want to visit when its done!!!!!

    • @jonathanlandau-litewski7405
      @jonathanlandau-litewski7405 11 дней назад +8

      It's absolutely crazy to think if I build it when I'm at retirement age, the 80s will be about 60 years ago but it still feels like it was only yesterday 🫣

    • @DontbeAsshole
      @DontbeAsshole 2 дня назад

      . . .. you can start with just a small area, like a porch or a wall in your house or a patio... That's what I did,... I have different theme areas all over the place

  • @SamPoole-wx1vf
    @SamPoole-wx1vf 10 дней назад +13

    Such sweet people! As kids my best friend and I visited this place, she told me that she’d loved to be proposed to in this little town. A year and a half ago I did just that and she said yes!😁 Thank y’all so much for allowing our dream to come true in your backyard!❤️

  • @AubLaw
    @AubLaw Месяц назад +55

    What a busy creative lady and a sweet husband that supports her. Imagine how magical this was for their grandkids growing up. I love people that are passionate with their hobbies. Very cool!

    • @CoolestThing
      @CoolestThing  Месяц назад +9

      Glad you enjoyed! They were lovely to film with as well!

  • @charlieclemens5798
    @charlieclemens5798 Месяц назад +80

    This video helps with my depression and anxiety. Makes me realise how fun life can really be

    • @mogrady555
      @mogrady555 16 дней назад +1

    • @user-br1cm5gr7e
      @user-br1cm5gr7e 15 дней назад

      Hell yeah, if have have plenty of money.

    • @samoliver9132
      @samoliver9132 15 дней назад +6

      Call on Jesus and ask Him to take away your depression and anxiety

    • @fuzzyapplebong328
      @fuzzyapplebong328 13 дней назад

      @@samoliver9132I asked Jesus to come home with me ther other night😊I’m still waiting on him to get back to me🕺

    • @baddie1shoe
      @baddie1shoe 15 часов назад

      I hope you feel better ❤️‍🩹

  • @rikkiechambers4959
    @rikkiechambers4959 Месяц назад +124

    People search their entire life for true love … I think this is true love .. absolutely adorable !

    • @brandyyolidio4213
      @brandyyolidio4213 Месяц назад

      Ehh, he looks a little trapped to me

    • @larsonfamilyhouse
      @larsonfamilyhouse 29 дней назад +2

      Iwas thinking th3 same thing! How nice that they found each other 🥰

    • @tula1433
      @tula1433 27 дней назад +3

      @@brandyyolidio4213😂 for all we know she built him in the 50s and he’s running on batteries 💀

  • @stephaniekenneally
    @stephaniekenneally 2 месяца назад +128

    This is honestly probably the most fun thing I have seen in my life. I’m so glad that Debbie and Ronnie shared this with all of us!

    • @CoolestThing
      @CoolestThing  2 месяца назад +6

      Us too!!

    • @stephaniekenneally
      @stephaniekenneally 2 месяца назад +3

      @@CoolestThingThis showed up randomly on my feed today. I subscribed to your channel immediately. Looking forward to more fascinating things like this!

    • @brandyyolidio4213
      @brandyyolidio4213 Месяц назад

      Gotta have something to do, looks great but don't forgot to take care of yourselves too! ❤

  • @hawkarae
    @hawkarae 16 дней назад +18

    This is America. Good folks doin their ever loving best.

  • @user-xg8hq1fc1c
    @user-xg8hq1fc1c Месяц назад +38

    To have been one of their grandchildren must be magic! This is the stuff of my childhood dreams. I could still have a ball there and im 44.

  • @dirtrider88
    @dirtrider88 29 дней назад +31

    1:35 imagine if that place served even mediocre food. it would be packed 24/7 as long as they live within 5-10 miles of a highway. absolutely incredible

  • @kennethrivas2
    @kennethrivas2 20 дней назад +18

    Dear Lord, whoever found them deserves an award, raise, promotion, etc! This is the coolest thing I also have watched but more importantly Ronnie and Debbie seem like the greatest mom/dad/grandma/grandpa...To there childeren and grandkids, enjoy as much as you can, cherish each moment like it would be the last. I wish them a long healthy life to continue enjoying there town for many many may years to come.

  • @Emma_esthetician
    @Emma_esthetician 26 дней назад +39

    Impressed she’s a artistic genius

  • @AB_Nola
    @AB_Nola 17 дней назад +12

    Everything about this video is impressive

  • @itsjustmyopinionbut1671
    @itsjustmyopinionbut1671 12 дней назад +3

    I just watched this for 10 minutes in utter amazement!! The creativity, ingenuity, sheer skill & raw talent that it must have taken to create every last detail of this! Wow! So impressive ❤

  • @ladyanime100
    @ladyanime100 28 дней назад +25

    OMG that is the coolest thing ever. I would pay money to visit their backyard. I am not kidding.

  • @Kate-vt7zj
    @Kate-vt7zj 24 дня назад +15

    Absolutely love this. That's what they call 'Young at heart.' Sweet couple.

  • @mvrooks
    @mvrooks Месяц назад +39

    the best part of this is experiencing the passion of this couple as they describe how they made everything.

  • @ashleytuesdays6442
    @ashleytuesdays6442 Месяц назад +24

    I love when people really go for their wild ideas. They went for it and did it so well.

  • @AnAdorableWombat1
    @AnAdorableWombat1 13 дней назад +2

    This is so incredible! It's like their own little town!

  • @Rcubed550
    @Rcubed550 23 дня назад +16

    I love the joy and happiness they have while talking about this!! I hope my husband and I are just as happy as they seem!

  • @jjwoelkers7954
    @jjwoelkers7954 16 дней назад +2

    Okay this is PRECIOUS! Man, husband is super clever and talented!

  • @LiviCG91
    @LiviCG91 16 дней назад +4

    This is so cool ❤ I wish they were my grandparents I’d be over there every weekend 😊

  • @alysiam1
    @alysiam1 17 дней назад +5

    They are absolutely precious. I love how he just jumped in and made her visions come true. That’s true love!

  • @amandaguidry4242
    @amandaguidry4242 16 дней назад +4

    This is the cutest thing ever! I absolutely adore their little town!❤❤❤

  • @vanessadeklerk2862
    @vanessadeklerk2862 24 дня назад +9

    I absolutely love this! What a lovely couple! May they spend many more happy years in their amazing town. ❤

  • @Wolfy39565
    @Wolfy39565 27 дней назад +8

    this is a work of art. hopefully this will be a museum someday. just wow.

  • @lunab.1136
    @lunab.1136 19 дней назад +4

    in watching this I instantly love those people

  • @thebarbieinvestor5428
    @thebarbieinvestor5428 19 дней назад +7

    I dream of finding a great person I can just live in my own world with. This is amazing and warms my heart ❤❤❤

  • @williamsignorovitch32
    @williamsignorovitch32 Месяц назад +8

    So to see people actually doing what gives them pleasure. A lot of times people don’t have the means or energy or time to do what they want. Super cool 😎

  • @wotawanancy3249
    @wotawanancy3249 25 дней назад +4

    This is so cool❤ I grew up in the 50s and this is how it was. Oh the memories. Thank you so much❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @betsyanderson6407
    @betsyanderson6407 Месяц назад +40

    Oh. To be one of this couple's grandchildren...what a magical place. I'm probably about your age, Miss Debbie, but can you adopt me??? ❤

  • @robduncan2816
    @robduncan2816 2 месяца назад +24

    ive never uttered the word "WOW" so much in my life. the attention to detail, dedication, ingenuity and hard work is astounding.

    • @CoolestThing
      @CoolestThing  2 месяца назад +2

      So glad to hear! They are awesome!

  • @LIT70
    @LIT70 12 дней назад +3

    Awesome!!! They're not hoarding these items. They've made their own personal museum!!

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 13 дней назад +5

    1:56 "We collect Coke, but drink Pepsi" 🤣I burst into laughing at that simple thing ahaha

  • @Ron-rs2zl
    @Ron-rs2zl 2 месяца назад +25

    This channel never fails to impress. These folks have ALOT of stuff on a small lot. The coolest things have a lot of hours of work behind it all.

    • @CoolestThing
      @CoolestThing  2 месяца назад +1

      Well said! Thanks for your support!!

  • @1ROB82
    @1ROB82 16 дней назад +5

    This is Amazing!! The Hillary Clinton in the outhouse was hilarious.😂

  • @jessicazucha6054
    @jessicazucha6054 Месяц назад +10

    I would watch the Deb and Ronnie show for sure. What talented artist they both are.

  • @mm-er6bo
    @mm-er6bo 5 дней назад +2

    This was a pleasure to tour through their labor of love. So much work, but so cool. 👍

  • @oliviabb73849
    @oliviabb73849 10 дней назад +2

    What creative people! And how fun and loving they seem towards each other. 😊

  • @patsysolatzzo2962
    @patsysolatzzo2962 10 дней назад +1

    It’s beautiful to see people who are ordinary doing extraordinary things. What a special place. To see the dreams of those coming to fruition is amazing. We don’t see enough of it. The hard work is obvious and it’s absolutely endearing.

  • @pointplacehomie
    @pointplacehomie Месяц назад +8

    This is one of the best RUclips videos I’ve ever seen

  • @arianahoule7223
    @arianahoule7223 Месяц назад +7

    Wow, what talent. I think if they contacted Coca Cola, they would probably want to do a commercial. Thank you, for being such fun, creative, geniuses. Sending happy thoughts to everyone.

  • @TrickyPasta
    @TrickyPasta Месяц назад +3

    The grandpa is so humble. And the grandma is so lively and cheerful. Such a lovely couple.

  • @all-gone
    @all-gone 3 дня назад +1

    Their kids are going to have a lot of packing to do when the party is over. God bless them all. ❤️

  • @Jane-West
    @Jane-West 11 дней назад +2

    I bet they've had alot of fun together! Loved this!

  • @terrestrialparadisephotography
    @terrestrialparadisephotography 15 дней назад +2

    This is the sweetest, most innovative couple ❤

  • @amilan409
    @amilan409 6 дней назад +1

    God bless them, they are adorable ! and their collection is amazing !

  • @flophilp
    @flophilp 10 дней назад +3

    She should charge movie studios to film there. The details are unreal.

  • @jemmajames6719
    @jemmajames6719 8 дней назад +1

    What a lovely couple and what a great thing to do!

  • @combatgirl38
    @combatgirl38 День назад

    This is a Prime example of how to embrace the joy that life can provide if you're willing to take action. Obviously financial resources are massively at play here but life in general is relative to the individual situation and these two are the very Definition of making the most out of the time we have in this world.
    Special attention is due to the undeniable love that this couple shares in their partnership. I guarantee their grandkids tell stories their friends have a hard time believing. What a dream childhood those kids must have!!

  • @aurorameraz918
    @aurorameraz918 Месяц назад +3

    It's literally one of the coolest things I've seen!❤

  • @lisathomas1622
    @lisathomas1622 2 месяца назад +10

    This is beyond impressively organized. Wow! What an archive of Americana
    This is what’s in every hoarders mind 😂.

  • @zachpepper3582
    @zachpepper3582 26 дней назад +10

    Her collection is only gonna gain value over time so really it’s a major investment. Plus the property is gaining value but I’m not sure if it outweighs how much they’ve spent over the years on the construction, but most all they love it which is awesome. Don’t ever stop😊

  • @gonelucid
    @gonelucid Месяц назад +6

    Guarantee im going to have something similar but for the 1990s. Ive been collecting for a long time.

    • @timothy2935
      @timothy2935 27 дней назад

      So Like what ? An arcade ? What kind of 90s stuff sounds cool

  • @chrishnastevens6310
    @chrishnastevens6310 Месяц назад +5

    ❤ Amazing talent. Thank you for sharing. I wish you were my grandparents!

  • @debraroberts7291
    @debraroberts7291 21 день назад +1

    It’s About The coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen ♥️!!!!!!!These two are Just The Sweetest and When I saw this Video it Reminded Me of Growing Up In Cotton Valley, LA. It was and still is The Sweetest little Town with Folks that have lived There ,Their Whole Lives! If I Had the Help this Would make an Awesome Documentary…. This Cola town
    Is Genious🤗Thanks to Debbie and Ronnie for Their Vision Our Own Special Dream🥰♥️🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍💝

  • @mariestreeting4213
    @mariestreeting4213 2 дня назад +1

    Oh my goodness, this is incredible….YOU are incredible. Totally amazing. Your imagination is phenomenal. Big hugs from Australia 🥰🦘🦘🦘

  • @shannanherman4695
    @shannanherman4695 Месяц назад +5

    Omgoodness! I want to see this place! This is amazing!

  • @miketube6662
    @miketube6662 Месяц назад +3

    Thats amazing definitely a national treasure should be preserved forever

  • @sdm4232
    @sdm4232 29 дней назад +4

    They should charge people to come and visit! I love this!

  • @Teacheronamission
    @Teacheronamission 7 дней назад +2

    I love this so much. The details and dedication put into this. It’s amazing, love it .

  • @daisymayphoto
    @daisymayphoto 2 месяца назад +5

    Sweetest couple award! How neat & fun. This little town is amazing. ❤

  • @combatgirl38
    @combatgirl38 День назад

    My favorite has to be the Raggedy Ann and Andy loft with its unbranded eclectic style. I'm still just blown away by the hand crafted detail that this couple put in with such professional artistry and skill. Amazing!!

  • @ladym1781
    @ladym1781 2 месяца назад +4

    Absolutely talented people! I hope they charge admission. Love that their grands have their own play spaces.

  • @EzekielMessenger
    @EzekielMessenger 2 месяца назад +170

    Ronnie is blinking "Help Me" in Morse Code if you pay attention closely.

    • @aR3DFgH8kLj2pOqIuVx5
      @aR3DFgH8kLj2pOqIuVx5 2 месяца назад +5

      At what point in the video?

    • @aervin0426
      @aervin0426 2 месяца назад +70

      😂 These are my parents. Daddy is camera shy and mama is very social. They have been married 53 years in July. I promise they are still happily married.

    • @EzekielMessenger
      @EzekielMessenger 2 месяца назад +32

      @@aervin0426 I was starting to worry no one got the joke.

    • @danielthomason5685
      @danielthomason5685 2 месяца назад +4

      For sure

    • @savage.4.24
      @savage.4.24 2 месяца назад +3

      Thought he said please bring one more vintage coca cola sign with his blinking-im open to more interpretation though!

  • @jessyello3816
    @jessyello3816 18 дней назад +2

    This is awesome!!!!!

  • @EvolvingMama_
    @EvolvingMama_ 13 дней назад +2

    As a SPED teacher, this screams somewhere on the spectrum 😆 hyper-fixation + creativity! I love it ❤️ Finding true joy and doing it as a team 🥹

    • @jonrmartin
      @jonrmartin 11 дней назад +3

      The "spectrum" is so broad these days practically *everyone* is on it. I'm genuinely annoyed how often I see people labeling others or self-diagnosing themselves with some form of autism.

    • @katie7748
      @katie7748 7 дней назад

      ​@@jonrmartin I COULDN'T AGREE MORE! Thank you for saying it!!!

  • @stedydubdetroit
    @stedydubdetroit Месяц назад +3

    Oh my goodness this is amazing ‼️ Debbie is the ultimate crafter‼️👏🏽 how endearing and sweet(don’t eat the tootsie rolls)🤣🤣 super impressive 🫶🏽

  • @Just_Another_Hoosier
    @Just_Another_Hoosier 23 дня назад +2

    Wow. Amazing! They've stayed quite busy over the last few years.

  • @pamharris7596
    @pamharris7596 9 дней назад +1

    I'm so glad he got a barber shop of his own with Pepsi stuff, every man needs his own space ;)

  • @user-jq8wj9oi4q
    @user-jq8wj9oi4q 21 день назад +2

    This is amazing! Have fun! Keep going!

  • @micheleclifford8969
    @micheleclifford8969 2 дня назад +1

    I LOVE IT, ILOVE IT, I LOVE IT ALL❤❤❤

  • @tamarawalls-sl8ie
    @tamarawalls-sl8ie 21 день назад +2

    This is sooo cool and cute

  • @donnamays24
    @donnamays24 Месяц назад +4

    The imagination, detail and dedication to put together a collection like this and the buildings too is amazing!…the authenticity is spot on to the 50s vibe…all the attention to detail and the over all asthenic is awesome…Debbie is a true artist and her husband is a master builder..I can literally feel the passion they have for their labor of love…this couple has created a complete fairy tale…I’m absolutely blown away with all their ”stuff”!…INCREDIBLE AND IMPRESSIVE!!!….I love everything about what they have done..and them as a couple too…just awesome!…coolest thing I’ve ever seen!..Absolutely love it! ❤❤

  • @elle-roseanddimischannel2827
    @elle-roseanddimischannel2827 28 дней назад +2

    This is awesome

  • @JosephJonesboy88
    @JosephJonesboy88 10 дней назад

    I wish more people could be like this couple, wow!

  • @paulacarrazco3059
    @paulacarrazco3059 8 дней назад +1

    Wow! That is amazing, and beautiful you should have tour guides for a fee! Great talent from both of you. Thank you for sharing 🥰

  • @avertthymortaleyes3460
    @avertthymortaleyes3460 3 дня назад +1

    Its a slice of American pie. I love this.❤

  • @jesaenza69
    @jesaenza69 26 дней назад +2

    Oh my god these two are adorable!! I’m so happy they’re doing all that they love later in life. ❤️

  • @ljwasll
    @ljwasll 15 дней назад +1

    How awesome to find something that brings you so much joy for 25 years. It was a pleasure watching this wonderful couple & their amazing town.

  • @willd.4808
    @willd.4808 10 дней назад

    I love people who have odd niche passions like this ❤❤❤ Makes me feel super glad to be a person living on this earth with other people. And for the internet to see this

  • @UnBoxLifeWithLori
    @UnBoxLifeWithLori Месяц назад +5

    WOW - this is one of the coolest things I've seen. They did a fantastic job - I'd love to visit.

  • @user-mg6sb7pw7h
    @user-mg6sb7pw7h 19 дней назад +1

    What a beautiful people ❤

  • @JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw
    @JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw 2 месяца назад +11

    This is wonderful.

    • @CoolestThing
      @CoolestThing  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @teresasuhr7327
    @teresasuhr7327 5 дней назад +1

    How awesome!!!!

  • @micheleclifford8969
    @micheleclifford8969 2 дня назад +1

    Omg I Waz born 6/24/58 I LOVE YOUR TOWN❤

  • @desiswag907
    @desiswag907 16 дней назад +2

    Awesome job

  • @ConsiderIt
    @ConsiderIt 27 дней назад +2

    Love it!

  • @biancahand7266
    @biancahand7266 18 дней назад +2

    This is amazing!

  • @crookedfingersgirl7356
    @crookedfingersgirl7356 16 дней назад +1

    GOALS!!! ⭐. TYSM for this!!!

  • @OHlookSHINYthing
    @OHlookSHINYthing 2 месяца назад +4

    I came here because it said something about being in Tennessee. I fell in love with the whole thing when I saw all those jars of marbles. I love marbles for some odd reason.

  • @jacquekayton4454
    @jacquekayton4454 4 дня назад +1

    The Diner is picturesque

  • @LLjean-qz7sb
    @LLjean-qz7sb 2 месяца назад +3

    This is right up there with people who do Christmas all year around!! Beautiful, and a lot of work, all made with love!😊❤ Two very talented people!

  • @Skiprob
    @Skiprob 6 дней назад +1

    So so amazing!

  • @mcwhorter141mcwhorter8
    @mcwhorter141mcwhorter8 20 дней назад +2

    I love it!

  • @winkieblink7625
    @winkieblink7625 13 дней назад +1

    What a wonderful, happy couple. Just Amazing. Bless them! 💙💙💙

  • @Charles-ke2po
    @Charles-ke2po Месяц назад +2

    God bless them, incredible, inspirational and lovely people

  • @PnoMonies
    @PnoMonies Месяц назад +2

    Look at how happy these people are? Awesome, really cool place.