70. Pillow Talk, Box Room and Homestead - Living Alone in Wales (June 2024)
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Video Journal about life in Wales after living in London for 20 years. With dreams of growing food and flowers on a smallholding / homestead. Aiming to become fitter and healthier in my 50s.
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I get more conversation from watching your videos than I get from my husband, yours makes more sense.😁
“That’s what it’s all about for me, the peace, and quiet, and having a cup of tea without a hair in it.” Truer words have never been spoken 😂
Please rethink painting the kitchen dresser. That colour is unique and suits it perfectly.
Agreed. It’s so well painted already, it looks like Sean may have to sand it down. Not worth the hassle as it is historically coloured .
I've only ever seen them in 4 colours (I'm sure there's more), the blue that Sean has, a paler blue, lemon yellow and a pastel green. I wouldn't paint it either. I use my grandmothers old pale blue one for all my art supplies.
🧛♂️ l worked a shift once which ended at 1am, so l drove to Stonehenge on the Solstice, whilst it was closed to the public.
I stood by the Slaughter Stone, the rising Sun hit that, as l remember.
I was stood there all alone, in my work polo shirt and shorts, there was even a frost!
Driving home from Salisbury to Swanage, l saw the milkman start his round, l felt like Meatloaf chasing home before the Sun rose, to go to bed, only to wake up at mid-day to begin my 'day' once more, lol.🧛♂️
The Rusty saw belongs on the Rusty Homestead-- a sign it is Rusty approved!!!
I thought just lean it or hang it against the shed as a piece of old heritage interest. I agree though part of the Rusty Homestead.
I was thinking the exact same thing! It would be a nice decoration on the shed! 😀
I think once your shed is up and you can sit there listening to the river, you will spend more time there and develop the plot a little at a time. As for the solstice, just go to the mountain at sunrise, no need to go to a 'sacred' place. Nature is sacred and all you need to feel the energy of the changing seasons. Could even just go down to the homestead and wait for the sun to come up then do a little dance around your land!!!!
And make sure you film it for us!
My Gran bought a kitchen cabinet, she was so proud of it, showing me it,(I was a child of about 8 years old) And full of enthusiasm for it with her, I said" it would be lovely to keep my Guinea Pigs in ",She was much less happy about that. 😊
Sandra. Rhyl
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Great having 2 trollies. One can permanently have all tools in, the other for moving compost, wood, pots etc. Worked out well! 😊
Great idea.
The trolly with tools can have a bucket with the cloth insert with pockets all around for clippers, tools ect then you can just lift the bucket out and store it in the shed dry.
You could use one for when you go shopping-connect it to your bike.
Hi Sean,you would be mad to paint the kitchen unit,The colour that’s on it is classic of the era,also the unit would have originally been spray painted and won’t take Gloss paint that well,it tends to leave streaks..just a heads up..
🧾 Always keep the receipt too....For a refund.😉
@regNarnoc21, totally agree, it’s a beautiful sunny colour and I would find the green very depressing especially in Winter, the sky blue would cheer me up!
My gran had that bright blue coloured unit. Think the other original bright colour was yellow.
@@lindahoskins3692 we had the yellow one
Hello Sean it's good to see you. I have a 1920s kitchenette. I painted my off white . It's original color was white. I love your kitchenette. Please keep that kitchenette in your home. The moisture at your homestead will ruin it. So happy things are falling into place for you. 👵🏻
That old rusty saw would make a great back drop for The Rusty Homestead sign! Just a thought!
The hangers are line up so meticulously, and the socks just plopped in the drawer. 😂😂😂
Some old tools like that saw could be mounted on outside of shed as decoration. An ode to the work done by it, if thats not too silly an idea.
19:00 I see comfrey, stinging nettles and Himalayan balsam there growing together.
If you leave one of your trolleys out back and cover it up, and take the other one down the homestead to leave it there, if you need to take anything down again you could use the one at home, and then bring it back with you, to save you having to carry things.
Some very wise folks have said that when you have a list of chores/activities you want to do, start with the one that you are the most drawn to or excited about. Then, let that lead you to each successive one. That way, you're always doing something that gives you joy. Sometimes you'll even find you get the most joy from doing a task that has been nagging on you as something you really need to get done. So joy comes in different forms...pure pleasure, or knowing you're getting something done that really NEEDS to get done. Either way, it's a great way to live your life every day. I imagine the principle is part of Zen as well. But it has sure changed my life. Helps you love living in the present!
You could make a longer roof on the shed so you have an overhang to make a porch, then you could put a rocking chair on the porch for a true homestead feel.
The old double hand saw is antique a bit of history from the place it would look good fixed to the outside of your shed as a bit of decoration.
Hi Sean. As an allotmenteer and someone who does lots of things all at the same time and has great intentions (until life gets in the way!) I found since taking early retirement I got even less done.
I solved it by sitting down with a cuppa and a large blank journal and a calendar and committing a whole afternoon to "planning" and have ended up coming up with a much better way.
I start by looking at the end of the year when the season is coldest and darkest and work out what can't be done then and what actually needs to be done by then. Then using a pencil and eraser , slowly work backwards on the calendar putting on essential stuff and events where dates are fixed . This way it becomes clear where you are trying to fit in too much. Overwhelm steals time from you so if you pace out tasks it feels like you are actually living and not constantly trying to catch up. It works for me where ever I am in the year and doesn't have to be from January -just start from "where you are ". Sometimes has to be slightly altered as you go along as other invites or matters can or need to be slotted in.
I went to Stonehenge when very young, we had it to ourselves (family) we sat on the fallen ones, it was awesome, not like it now, even took our dog on a lead .
Your Homestead is quite a big plot, and it is a wonderful place for you, especially with the gate directly to that beautiful river. It is somewhere you can escape to, and enjoy the peace, quiet and privacy. Your two trucks you have now, will be so useful to you there! Your kitchenette will be a lovely asset to your home, and the colours you have chosen will look so smart. xxx
Just a thought but perhaps if you moved all the corrugated stuff to one side of the plot it would instantly look alot less messy. Also I once made the mistake of having a bonfire far too near a shed.....
Wait until you see the next video.
Morning, I love my garden too, but sometimes we need a break, you've had a lot going on Sean, so just get your plans going and perhaps buy seedlings to go in a small space on the homestead , thanks for all the effort filming your journey..
Good morning Sean, I did laugh about the hangers,im the same too! I don't put the money round the same way though,it never stays in my purse long enough to worry about it 😂 its a shame that people spoil other people's enjoyment of the sunset/sunrise at stone henge, still at least you have the mountain to go and watch the sunset from, beautiful ! what a lovely green you have chosen, having white walls does you a favour as you can add your accent colours to brighten up the space. please be careful if you sweep the base of the chicken coop and wear a mask,the dust from the poop can be bad for your lungs if you inhale it 🥺 I'm going in the garden now to mow the grass, after a cup of tea of course! Take care Sean,bye for now 😉 💜
There are hundreds of stone circles around the UK. Most are village secrets to keep the Stonehenge leftie chanting loonies away. It’s as quiet as a mouse during solstice events. Magical weddings. Occasional plays that the circles help evoke the mystery of theme.
Stonehenge is essential to keep the oddballs entertained and away from ruining our own circles.
Hi Sean. I have spent nearly 40 years in the fashion business and the first thing that I was told, on my first day at work, was that the hangers always have to go in the same direction!
Morning. I Very Much Enjoy Watching Your Videos.
I Feel Little Connected Because My Late Dad Was Welsh From Cardiff. As A Child We Always Came To Stay With Family. So I Have Some Memories.
Thank You.
Hi Sean I really enjoy your everyday musings:). It feels so ordinary and reassuring. You have a great voice.
and to have the time and place to dream and contemplate all future possibilities is a true blessing in this time.
Enjoy it fully!
So wonderful for you to be able to pop out your back door and sit in the sun with a nice cup-a-tea. It is the start of winter here in NZ and we're still having lovely warm days. I think your body is telling you to take it easy for a while. Take care Sean, The Rusty Homestead will wait for you. The cats seem to be loving it at the cottage.🏡
Please Sean. Put socks in pairs. It's easier in the end. Honest!!
Lol in my head I was shrieking noooooo, put them in pairs 😂😂
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen Sean wear mismatched socks so probably not a high priority 😂
HaHaHaHa
Buy all one colour socks in future,doesn’t matter then!
It was so easy to see while they were hung to grab them in matched pairs and put away …oh my ..my OCD got the better of me at that part of the video lol . Love your videos Sean .
Sean, you need to attach the old saw to the side of your shed as an ornament in honour of Rusty 🤗
Maybe start making lists on paper to prioritise jobs. Like making use of the drier longer days putting up the shed before it gets damaged. Then you can store your tools and trolleys in there out of the house freeing up space. The cupboard is usable at the moment so that could be saved for a wetter day. Just a suggestion on how I get my head in order. If I make a mental list I can’t focus on anything but a pen and paper list gives me satisfaction & motivation to see things getting ticked off. X
Yes to listing things to prioritise. Although I have what I call my rolling list. It will never be completed and the order will of course change but it works for me. Certain sense of peace knowing that it is on that list and will not be forgotten completely😂
I had the same thought about the light switch. I'm sure when it was installed, the door swung the other way. Probably it was switched because of the room layout, in order to give more space on the side without the switch, like for a cot or desk or something.
Our cat is afraid of the floaties in the pool so we have to remove them every time for him, we cut a hole in the gate so he can just nip through, we have a sign we use to say whether he is in or out at night, a scratching post by the window so he can look out, in other words the cat rules our house lol we inherited him when the neighbours left him behind, best thing they ever did for us....love your ramblings you sound like me, I didn't know Wales was as nice as it is, born in South Yorkshire near Conisborough Castle now in Canada.
Just sitting down to my porridge breakfast and saw your latest video. I use the reverse of old A4 letters, cut into four pieces for my shopping lists. Love your homestead videos. I watch Seren`s garden. She took an allotment on, which was full of rubbish. In a short time, she has worked wonders.
Agree totally with you about Stonehenge. I was lucky enough to go there about 40 years ago before it got fenced off and commercial. Could walk round with hardly anyone there and get right up to and touch the stones…magical.
Wow, that’s fantastic. Another trolly. And for free. 👍❤️👍
Do a review 👍❤️👍
There are some wild rhododendron that are invasive, I saw an article once they were pulling it up from an embankment in Wales. Wild comfrey Yes in the background with the purple/pink flowers and when you pick its leaves it should smell like cucumber. It's in amongst the nettles. Your patch is quite a reasonable size. Thanks for the video.
Artist types like to take those old saws and paint landscapes on them
Solstice is obviously different for everyone. I'm from Latvia and what you may call a Xmas we call "Ziemassvētki" which is Winter-fest and even it would be celebrated on 24th evening we actually do winter solstice more than anything else. For me it's a family time around the fir tree 🌲 with dinner and everyone's performances (you can't get your present 🎁 without a little performance). Summer solstice also is linked nowadays to a date rather than an actual shortest night, it's 23rd evening. And it's a fire-pit outside whenever possible and songs. Traditionally should be a beer and caraway-seed-cheese. But I'd skip beer and we'd rather do barbecue if you'd have fire 🔥 already 😅
You can’t go near the stones at Henge anymore, it’s fenced off I think.
Yes Sean, that is comfrey, and there are nettles too. Stick em in a plastic bucket with a little water and put the lid on. I use empty blood, fish and bone bucket. Makes excellent liquid feed.
I live right on the beach so I use seaweed tea for my leeks and tomatoes. You get big leeks! I have just gathered some more, and you don't need much, for next year.
Hens + river will = rats, you might want to think about that.
Dear Sean, the rusty saw is a wundervoll Object to fancy up your "Rusty Homestead" Please, don't throw it away 😢
Yes, people pay a lot of money for antiques like that! Hang it on the shed wall or fence as a decoration - it is after all very rusty!😁
People sometimes clean these saws, then paint a natural scene on them. Sunrise, sunset, the river and trees. They can be quite lovely.
I use two wheelbarrows every day. They are very different, though. One has a shelf and two wheels in front, and is deeper than the other one. The second one has two wheels in front, is lower and has lower sides. That one is great for unloading heavy bags from the boot, and is more maneuverable in the garden. I have “stuff” in both, and I can push one and pull the other if necessary. Don’t think you can do that with the design you have but that’s a blessing in disguise, having two.
That lovely old saw would look great mounted on the wall of your shed.
My own personal summer starts when we visit our son and daughter in law.who live in rural France in an old long house that they have neen renovating..its a wonderful way to welcome warmer days and enjoy their company and many local restaurants and vineyards..😋🍷x
Maybe the saw could hang on side of shed . Might look good as decoration.
Morning Sean, absolutely loving your videos thanks for showing your journey
That's quite the notebook. My grocery list is a piece of paper in my little leather fold over wallet.
I do my washing on a night before I go to bed , leave it in the kitchen then hang out before breakfast , only if I know it’s going to be a nice morning/ day x
Summer starts December 1st. Winter starts June 1st. But then I’m in Australia
Yes, rhododendrons are like big beautiful weeds smothering our native species.
I’ve been feeling the same this year Sean, regarding the allotment. Only the weather has been so bad here in London just recently,due to the constant rainy weather,and with a bitting cold north-east wind.
It just makes you feel like some times,just not bothering!
I think we all have days with good intentions how we will do jobs through the day. Then get sidetracked by doing something completely different,glad I am not the only one. Your visit to the Homestead was nice to see the river. Now the chicken coupe has come down ,it looks so much bigger. You were lucky to get your cover and another trolley as well. Pity you cant put on the back of your bike, for shopping look rather cool.😅
The start of Summer for me in Tasmania Australia is 21 December. We are approaching Winter Solstice soon, getting very chilly here, the autumn leaves look amazing… lovely video Sean, always interesting
You can use the trolly for food and paint etc shopping. ❤
Whenever i have lots of things that need doing i have to write myself a "to do list" helps keep me organised 😅
If you go to Avesbury rather than Stonehenge it's much quieter, rural and without people - Avesbury stone circle is quite near Stonehenge
Lots in the isles in Scotland still have the stone circles
The big 2 man saw....is like the ones we have around Oregon because of old time logging....I sanded the rust off 2 of them, spray painted them black with paint to prevent rust, and then painted them both with acrilic paint......they were perfect for, big tree forests with deep moss, creeks little waterfalls, ferns and animals hiding....one for each of my kiddos....they work purfect to hang on the wall pointy edge up makes the tops of trees...and for Christmas the tiny lights can be between the saw gaps and the extra cords tucked behind it. Or perhaps you could sell it as is some are collectable. Love your videos, Sean.
An antiques place would buy that rusty saw from you. People who drive Range Rovers and own horses love that old kind of tat. 👍
Hullo from New Zealand. We say 'have a cuppa tea and a think about it'
Hang the saw on the metal fence at the back on a couple of nails. Just as a decoration.
That rusty long saw could be a cool sign painted, the rusty homestead. Ah but you can't keep everything.
That was a welcome surprise Sean, a new video notification. My light switch is behind the door in the kitchen, drives me insane. I am looking forward to the new colours on your kitchen cabinet. I Hope your having a good weekend thank you
Could you have the door rehung to open the other way?
@SuzanneU thanks for the reply, unfortunately not, it would be easier, I have a fridge freezer on the other side, that isn't level with the units, but I appreciate the thought
200 square feet of homestead. Probably less space than a 10 pole allotment. You should have that sorted by the start of the growing season next test. Are you doing the cardboard and compost method of Charles Dowding or digging out beds leaving grass paths?
I thought summer solstice was mid summer day. I will have to Google. It's so hot here today in Cyprus
If that water tank is still intact it could be very useful for collecting rain water from your shed.
Though given the rain we keep having you ,may not need to collect rain water!!!!!!
Sean I saw in the refrigerator where the yogurts were FAGE that is original Greek yogurt really good for you. Don't know if you care for the little bit of sour taste but with a bit of honey and nuts of your choice you might really enjoy.😋😋😋
Hi Sean, i very often wander around like a lost sheep but atm i have to make a note on my phone just with a couple of things to do. I do them before flitting to another job. Then i make another short list. This helps me. Take care and have a beautiful cup of tea. 😅
~chuckles~ here in the southern coast of North Carolina USA, summer starts when we hit 80°F during the day which usually happens around the first of May. Our “beach season” starts at Easter and runs until end of October-ish. Our autumn doesn’t start (defined by 60° F days and 50°F nights) until end of November. We often don’t have our first frost until mid-December January. First field planting (and garden peas, spinach, potatoes) starts around February 15th. We rarely have more than two or three hard frosts or below 30°F nights.😂
Yay 2 trolleys . lovely video Sean can't wait for the shed to be up, somewhere to get in out of the rain. Colours are great for the cupboard.
That looks like Himalayan balsam on the River Bank ...not comfrey... which is sadly invasive but very pretty!! And I used to go to the equinoxes and solstices at Stonehenge (free festivals) and Avebury...in the 80's and 90s when I was s dready hippi in my old ambulance 😁 ..now we go to castlerigg or long Meg in my adopted home of Cumbria for the sabbats, being a pagan who's into nature and earth magic!!
Lol, you could have just turned the rack around and not had to go to all that trouble.
You’ve had a busy six months Sean. Takes time to settle your life when you move to a new home. Little by little you will get around to growing your own veg again. I love your home your garden and the local village. I’m watching the homestead development with interest. Greetings from Devon 👋🏻
what about seeing in the solstice on top of pen pyrch? that'd be peaceful :-)
That’s the plan. May do a LIVE video.
SOoo lovely to hear all those bees
Sean you arranged all your coat hangers and then didn't pair your socks :O Another lovely update thanks
What a lovely way to wake up. Enjoying a cup of coffee and one of your videos. Here in Oregon in the US, rhododendrons are native. Our purple ones are also blooming. The red and pink are done and have been pruned.
I have used an airer for years to dry washing inside, but really like your idea of hanging them on a rail 👍
I went to Glastonbury,up to the Tor one year for summer solstice ,and it was noisy ...Went up Aberdare mountain last year and it was lovely and peaceful.love your channel 😊
You can wipe and polish the chest of draws before you put any clothes it it, it looked in need of care. 😊
That’s a lovely amount of space on your homestead for growing the bigger stuff, pumpkins, potatoes and courgettes come to mimd. It’s going to be worth the hard work in the end. Totally agree about watching the sunrise in silence. I was going to mention pairing those socks up as it saves time later but I see others have already done it 😂
Great you can use the one cover as a pattern to make another!! ❤
I take a yogurt every morning for my gut probiotic it works wonders .
I think it’s been a good year for rhododendrons (at least the ones in the wild) as they are all out in full bloom along the M4 through Berkshire.
Give me scrambled egg on toast over boring yoghurt any day 😂 lovely video Dear Sean ❤
Agree protein fills you up
Scrambled egg with mushrooms is great slow energy release, high protein, low calories to fill your tum, and give you nutrition to start your day.
Evenin Shaun that plant by the river is Himalayan balsam has explosive seed pods spread every where best is you pull it out before it flowers Barry @2 lads at the lotty
My husband was station at Larkhill back in the 80’s, the New Age Travellers lifestyle was in fashion with the hippy type people. During the lead up to Midsummer Solstice, the soldiers swimming pool was full of soapsuds from the travellers washing there clothes in the pool.
Love the paintings of the valleys by Ernest Zobole of Ystrad Pentre (1927-1999) but I can't afford them.
Curious…Are you still planning on doing the woodland? Sorry Maybe I missed a video or it just is deceiving at ground level. But the drone footage looked like you would have the entire area there.
Awesome on the 2nd trolley. I have one of those and it’s great. Love that you put the cushions in for the kits 😊
Yes still planning that.
Thank you Sean it's a busy time in the lighter months in the winter you will be able to take it a bit easier you have done a lot considering it's only 6 month or so always remember life is a marathon not a stint ..xx.
Can’t beat a cup of tea 🍵😊
I love to make a mental list & physical list & rarely get around to acting upon them 😂
Yes and yes - all the hangers have to be the right way and all the notes have to be the same way 😊
The Radiator we have is called The Boss ..the one you can not control
Hi Sean love watching your journey in Wales. ❤
Oh lord by the end of your videos I'm climbing the walls in frustration lol!!! You faff and bumble and are so disorganised. I do smile!! 😂😂
Stop watching then.
@seanjamescameron
No because as you see from my comment its cute and makes me smile. You are same age as my son who also lives alone
Hi in Singapore it’s summer all year round 😊
Hi Sean. I'd get rid of the lot, and go and get your glass n roof felt. Put your plastic base down and get cracking. You can put some plastic netting over the roof. Seel the neaails with bitchimin. Preserve it with engine oil. We do ours every 3 years. Better than paint. Xxxxxx
Engine oil - never heard of that. Will look into it. Thanks.
A lovely Rusty Homestead sign. And good choice of colours for the kitchenette.
When you threw your socks into the draw I was shouting “pair them up first”, must be my OCD. Heather