We Bought an Abandoned House in Northern Maine! Part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
  • Jimmy and I bought an abandoned house in Northern Maine last year - today we sit down and share with you the story of how it came to be. At first I wasn't too keen on the idea, but a lot has changed since we first saw it. This is the first of many future videos that will follow our progress to making this abandoned house our home.
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  • @Nona23parsons
    @Nona23parsons 25 дней назад +5

    Well, you two wonderful people have your work cut out for you, but I totally envy you! What a lovely adventure! I am 81, live in a condo, and no longer can no longer consider taking on such a project; therefore, I will enjoy the fruits of your labor virtually as you help this little gem of a house to go through its metamorphasis...BTW, I am the "maman" to the "poupée" that you sold me...she travels around my house, and you never know where she will show up ... she currently is lounging on the TV equipment in front of me! 😄

  • @grabowskycountry
    @grabowskycountry 27 дней назад +12

    Jimmy is so excited to let everyone know what you have and done. Enjoy it

  • @AC-qi9wo
    @AC-qi9wo 28 дней назад +24

    We bought a property, 30 minutes from our current home, we turned it into a camping area, we have a bunkhouse, that we have been really working on the last 5 year's, we owned it now 20 year's this year, we have the Woodlands, and down the hill the Bay, it's the best of both worlds ❤😊

  • @miahare6110
    @miahare6110 26 дней назад +6

    Welcome to Maine! We moved to the midcoast from Maryland almost 40 years ago and have never regretted it. It's a unique and special state for sure. Our house is about 180 years old now and we are only the 4th owners! It's challenging at times but so worth it. Having a reliable person to help is so amazing. Many of the contractors, plumbers, electricians here are so busy it can be hard to get work done. My husband plows snow in winter for 40 plus customers. We laugh about going from a shovel and progressing to a plow, same with our lawn mowers, heaters, generators, etc. Lol. As is happening everywhere, weather is changing and damaging storms are more frequent. A generator is a must these days!

    • @FlyingPigThrifts
      @FlyingPigThrifts  25 дней назад +1

      That's awesome! Thank you for sharing your story 💜

  • @edwardmahony8160
    @edwardmahony8160 28 дней назад +8

    I have just bought an abandoned house too!
    Must-have it two weeks!
    It's a stone house with a river at the end of the garden going right across it very picturesque
    I have some work to do to it...
    But it's watertight!!!!

  • @richardcolpitts7319
    @richardcolpitts7319 23 дня назад +3

    So happy for you! We live in Western Maine but I work for the state and am in Aroostook county all the time. No matter where you live in Maine there is beauty! Welcome home. We also bought an abandoned farm house on 20 acres. 30 years later… we are still working on it!

  • @TinaLouise528
    @TinaLouise528 25 дней назад +4

    Is he excited or what ?🤣! So sweet! How wonderful for y’all. ♥️

  • @bebejewels1525
    @bebejewels1525 29 дней назад +23

    Oh my goodness! Can’t decide if I’m envious or… thinking you’re nuts. 🤭 But the journey will definitely be fun-both to watch and for you to undergo!
    And it’s fun to see how excited Jimmy is already.

  • @elizabethleach5069
    @elizabethleach5069 27 дней назад +9

    Welcome to Northern Maine. We lived in Carlisle Pa for
    30 plus years. We bought a small 1 room cabin in Island Falls Maine. We live in Maine now. Simple, quiet and woods surround us. It’s a beautiful place to live. Since living here we have added on many rooms. Best wishes to you all.

    • @FlyingPigThrifts
      @FlyingPigThrifts  26 дней назад

      That's awesome and thank you for well wishes...more to come! 💙

    • @lindasewell1810
      @lindasewell1810 19 дней назад

      @@elizabethleach5069 I too live in island falls! It’s pretty great!

  • @karenmilligan5597
    @karenmilligan5597 28 дней назад +18

    It is good to see you so excited about this new venture. Thanks for letting us follow along.

  • @sylviafigueroa8789
    @sylviafigueroa8789 28 дней назад +21

    Congratulations Jimmy, Dagny, Jenny and the fur babies. So happy for you all. Look forward to the progress and eventually starting your new adventure. Congratulations again.

  • @Jennelle1958
    @Jennelle1958 26 дней назад +10

    This is a whole new youtube channel idea. Remodeling channels are sooooo popular. To me anyway :). Flying Pig Homestead. Instant success! Most, if not all of your followers would follow both. Some of my favs. Vanwives, SimpleLivingAlaska, TheNewbys

  • @suellendenny6399
    @suellendenny6399 28 дней назад +9

    So happy for you all. The Ball jars are made in my state Indiana. The one with the wire bale takes a glass lid. The big one with the measurements is a newer jar. My best friend's mother was the operator at the Ball plant in the 60's.

  • @user-rr5hi1ie2j
    @user-rr5hi1ie2j 28 дней назад +5

    Congratulations! I love your excitement. You’re both beaming. Can’t wait to see your progress ❤️

  • @joniheath6722
    @joniheath6722 28 дней назад +10

    OMG! What a fun adventure! You two are too cute! My husband and I would not survive such an adventure! Is it OK to live vicariously through your venture? Look forward to watching. This is stinking awesome!!!!

  • @AprilDavisPI
    @AprilDavisPI 26 дней назад +2

    Congrats! I can’t wait to see the entire renovation on this.

  • @MichaelaC531
    @MichaelaC531 28 дней назад +3

    I too moved years ago because where I grew up was getting so busy and overcrowded. Love the simple life I have now. It changes the outlook on life and yourself I think.

    • @FlyingPigThrifts
      @FlyingPigThrifts  28 дней назад +1

      That's a great point and we feel the same way 🧡

  • @stephaniesharkey3538
    @stephaniesharkey3538 28 дней назад +8

    If that front vestibule paneling is in good shape I’d keep it! Your stove is like the one I had in my first apartment! Many moons ago! It was gas - lived it!
    Also put down a vapor barrier on that dirt floor! Radon is a real thing!

  • @steveyork1489
    @steveyork1489 25 дней назад +2

    Welcome to Aroostook! I’m in Northern Maine as well. About an hour north of Houlton. Raised in southern Maine , grateful to be in the quiet of Northern Me. Enjoy. Stephanie

    • @FlyingPigThrifts
      @FlyingPigThrifts  24 дня назад

      Thank you Stephanie ❤️ We are super excited about this project. More to come!!!!

  • @pennyleblanc9683
    @pennyleblanc9683 28 дней назад +6

    Welcome to Maine 😊 We live in Piscataquis County, moved here 12 years ago and absolutely love the peace and quiet 😊

  • @patmorrison474
    @patmorrison474 28 дней назад +4

    You will make so many memories here. Can't wait to follow your journey. Happy thrifting. 😊

  • @zulemaalamo4863
    @zulemaalamo4863 23 дня назад +1

    I am so glad for the two of you can’t wait for more videos on the progress ❤❤❤

  • @michellereed2468
    @michellereed2468 28 дней назад +2

    SO excited for you Dagny, Jimmy and Jenny!! My husband and I brought an old homestead house when we were in our 30's . (we are way older now) We had 3 small children and they have the best memories of that place. The house you brought looks way better than ours did. When we would run into a hard place working on it, we would just pray together and someone would show up to help us go a little further on. We are so thankful for those memories. God bless you in your new adventure! You will do great! 💓

  • @nancyloomis3046
    @nancyloomis3046 26 дней назад +2

    Even when I was much younger, I had little interest in such huge diy projects as restoring an old house nor was I married to someone who had an interest or passion for such things. But because I was often fascinated by what goes into restoring old homes, though, I watched "This Old House" and then later other shows on HGTV for restoring/redoing/remodeling houses, both DIY & by professional contractors. I'm sure you already know what you're looking at....tons of work, lots of cash layout for supplies and not always a small amount of stress. But once it's done or you're well on your way...and if you're not trying to live in it while the work's being done, I'm sure it will be something you can be so proud of. I know I've sounded like a "Debbie Downer," but for those who are up for it, I'm sure it can be immensely satisfying. Best of luck to you both on this home restoring journey!

  • @ellencassidy7795
    @ellencassidy7795 26 дней назад +3

    This is So cool! All that paneling is how my house was. Paint makes a huge difference. I love that knotty pine kitchen with that stove. People collect them now. Best wishes.

  • @TheAntiqueNomad
    @TheAntiqueNomad 24 дня назад +1

    Wow! This is so exciting! I hope you have fun figuring out what to do with it

    • @FlyingPigThrifts
      @FlyingPigThrifts  24 дня назад

      Hi George! Looking forward to the day I can welcome you into our Maine home! Continued safe travels my friend!!

  • @dawnkurtz9541
    @dawnkurtz9541 28 дней назад +3

    I wish you health and strength to enjoy your new adventure! You have a vision and are taking steps to make it happen. Congratulations!

  • @darleneetkie6381
    @darleneetkie6381 27 дней назад +3

    So happy for you! What a lovely couple.

  • @allysonmartin3161
    @allysonmartin3161 26 дней назад +2

    Nicole Curtis (The Rehab Addict) redid her grandparents house a few years ago. The hunting scene paneling was in their family room!
    Congrats on the new house and looking forward to the videos
    ❤❤❤

  • @kimeverhart6253
    @kimeverhart6253 26 дней назад +1

    Oh, your new property sounds like such a wonderful adventure for all of you!! Congratulations and enjoy every moment!!

  • @lindacunningham1574
    @lindacunningham1574 28 дней назад +6

    i lived my whole life in PA except for the 8 years we bought a coastal house in Searsport, Maine. It is a wonderful place to live and we have wonderful memories of those years there. We moved back to PA when grandbabies were coming, etc. That looks like quite an adventure for your family.

  • @AnneSmith-mu2ph
    @AnneSmith-mu2ph 28 дней назад +3

    Looking forward to seeing this chapter of your life’s lv Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

  • @gienelsas7469
    @gienelsas7469 28 дней назад +6

    So exciting. Looking forward to this journey of yours

  • @MSRoller
    @MSRoller 27 дней назад +1

    Congratulations on your home purchase and your new adventures in Maine. Looking forward to viewing your home renovation projects. So happy for you all.

  • @LeftLaneFinds
    @LeftLaneFinds 27 дней назад +2

    So exciting. Ironically my college roommate grew up in Maine & now lives in PA, near Carlisle.

  • @laurenk88pa
    @laurenk88pa 28 дней назад +6

    Lol...Jimmy is so giddy!

  • @cindyluwho602003
    @cindyluwho602003 27 дней назад +2

    Congratulations, Dagny, Jenny & Jimmy! May you enjoy a long & happy life in Maine! Can't wait to see your adventures!

  • @kyliechapman6499
    @kyliechapman6499 28 дней назад +2

    That’s fantastic Dagny. So happy for you. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

  • @audreyholt7721
    @audreyholt7721 28 дней назад +4

    So exciting! What a sweet old home. It will be so great to wake up in the morning and make breakfast in that cute kitchen.

  • @valm1569
    @valm1569 25 дней назад +1

    Fantastic so happy for you both. I can’t wait to see what you’ve done 🏠 😀

  • @kellyewatkins1359
    @kellyewatkins1359 26 дней назад +1

    Congratulations to you and your clan!! Can't wait to see more. 👀👀

  • @ednapalmer6914
    @ednapalmer6914 28 дней назад +3

    Wow! How exciting for the 3 of you!! Enjoy the adventure.

  • @denalittlehale
    @denalittlehale 28 дней назад +2

    Congrats and welcome to Maine! Lots of great thrift stores around the state!

  • @nspr8cio
    @nspr8cio 24 дня назад +1

    Welcome to Maine! I hope that your new adventures in "the county" are fun and creative. I currently live in the Portland area, but lived in the Bangor area for about 20 years.

  • @dawnjones-graham5282
    @dawnjones-graham5282 28 дней назад +1

    How exciting!!! I can’t wait to see the progress videos. Congratulations!

  • @mikaeliawright2360
    @mikaeliawright2360 28 дней назад +1

    Congratulations to you and your family, Dagny! I’m happy for you!

  • @Sue-z1q
    @Sue-z1q 26 дней назад +2

    I cant keep up with your excitement and correcting each other. Have fun

  • @SabrinaFox-vh7mq
    @SabrinaFox-vh7mq 28 дней назад +1

    Congratulations Dagny! I’m in neighboring New Hampshire, and New England is a special place. Welcome! Can’t wait to see the progress videos. Thanks for sharing this exciting life event with your followers.

  • @PattyJones-ov1gf
    @PattyJones-ov1gf 28 дней назад +5

    Super happy for you all! I hope your journey is as enjoyable as the final destination ... thx for always sharing. You're the best 😊💛

  • @NannyT3
    @NannyT3 27 дней назад +2

    So cool !
    So happy for ya'll 😊

  • @lindarabenold3880
    @lindarabenold3880 28 дней назад +4

    I am so happy for you!!

  • @MamaJo3rd
    @MamaJo3rd 28 дней назад +3

    How awesome for your family, Dagny ❤️🥰

  • @dianamangas9398
    @dianamangas9398 28 дней назад +3

    I'm excited to see this series ❤

  • @lucyritson363
    @lucyritson363 28 дней назад +1

    Happy and excited to see everything goes!

  • @monabarnett3395
    @monabarnett3395 28 дней назад +2

    How exciting for all of you

  • @ScreenJem
    @ScreenJem 28 дней назад +1

    Wonderful news! I’m so happy for you! Can’t wait to see what’s been done!

  • @ItsJuliasWorld
    @ItsJuliasWorld 28 дней назад

    Congratulations!
    It's beautiful up there and I'm sure your family will be happy.
    Can't wait to see the pictures and videos.

  • @susansmith6680
    @susansmith6680 28 дней назад +4

    I'm excited for your new adventure.

  • @wandaharris2378
    @wandaharris2378 28 дней назад +1

    I am so happy for all or you. I know it's exciting and I got excited listening to y'all talk about it. Can't wait to see more of what it turns into.

  • @LarryMullins111
    @LarryMullins111 3 дня назад

    Such an exciting opportunity!!!

  • @GrannysGarage333
    @GrannysGarage333 28 дней назад

    Congratulations !! How fun for you guys!! Looking forward to riding along this new journey!!🩷🩷🩷

  • @brendabatt6874
    @brendabatt6874 24 дня назад

    I'm so excited for you. Can't wait to see the progression

  • @lpeterson4287
    @lpeterson4287 28 дней назад +1

    Welcome to Maine!.....the way life should be. 🙂
    The house is an oldie. Can't wait to see what you've done with her. 🙂

  • @kimrobinette5966
    @kimrobinette5966 27 дней назад +1

    I look forward to going on this journey with you two!

  • @cannedangel8550
    @cannedangel8550 28 дней назад +2

    Congrats Dagney, Jimmy, Jenny!! how exciting your new house in Maine!! If you didn't throw away the wall paper, Keep a small square of each to make small framed work as keeping the story of the house. I learned that from Benita Larson, she has a RUclips channel and did that with an old house she bought in the country side. Would love to see the progress as it goes.

  • @Valligrrlpartipoodle
    @Valligrrlpartipoodle 28 дней назад +2

    Congrats!! Great fun!

  • @Sandjan90
    @Sandjan90 28 дней назад +1

    I am so excited to start this journey with your family. I have followed CLL for years and that was how I found you, when this popped up tonight I thought this would be so interesting to see all the progress you are making from beginning to end.i look forward to your next video!

  • @marciawylam89
    @marciawylam89 28 дней назад

    So fun! But lots of work. You all work together so well and love watching you. Don't you love seeing the old wallpaper layers and choices people made years ago? Look forward to seeing the transformation
    Thanks for taking us along.

  • @beamorgenroth7981
    @beamorgenroth7981 28 дней назад

    So excited for y'all can't wait to see future videos and updates on your future home .🏡

  • @andreagennaro6181
    @andreagennaro6181 28 дней назад

    Wow this is awesome congratulations to you jimmy and Jenny you all must me so excited Maine is absolutely beautiful looking forward to watching more of your adventures with this abandoned house take care

  • @Jeeprgirl
    @Jeeprgirl 23 дня назад

    This is wonderful! Happy and excited for you!

  • @claudialautenslager8695
    @claudialautenslager8695 28 дней назад +1

    Congrats on your new place. Doing it now is a very smart move. Glad for all 3 of you.

  • @Korenscollections
    @Korenscollections 25 дней назад +1

    You have more energy than I have these days. Plus, I’m from New Hampshire all my life until we retire. We are now a bit south. Very mild winters. I love Maine in summer but winters are just to cold for me.

  • @ShannonJohnson-n6i
    @ShannonJohnson-n6i 26 дней назад

    Welcome to Maine 🌲 so excited for your family!! We love it here 💗

  • @Colleen299
    @Colleen299 27 дней назад +1

    Congrats! That’s so exciting!

  • @deborahbryant7530
    @deborahbryant7530 28 дней назад

    Oh Dagny I'm so happy for you, Jimmy & Jenny on your new home in Maine !!! All of my adult life I've always wanted to live in Maine but it would be hard to move just my daughter & I that far !!! I understand about wanting a simpler laidback life !!! Enjoy your new house, new town, new state, new people, new everything & living in beautiful Maine !!! ♥️🙂

  • @leyab9468
    @leyab9468 28 дней назад

    Woohoo! What a wonderful adventure! So so excited for you 3! Can’t wait for updates!!

  • @Christinemoulton4112
    @Christinemoulton4112 28 дней назад

    How exciting! Can’t wait to follow along

  • @bevnate6281
    @bevnate6281 28 дней назад +1

    How exciting. So much potential in that home. Love this video.

  • @CelesteHersey
    @CelesteHersey 28 дней назад +2

    Have you spent a winter in Maine yet? It can get interesting, but I think you’re both made of the “right stuff!’ That was always a project time for me as a native New Englander.

    • @KristineS73
      @KristineS73 28 дней назад +1

      Yeah.visiting Maine and living in Maine are very different. I am also a New Englander (NH) its long cold winters. Way up there isnt much. Hopefully Jenny will find oppurtunities other then Walmart.

  • @karenhills8535
    @karenhills8535 28 дней назад +1

    Congratulations! I love Jimmy’s enthusiasm

  • @barbarajeanne8351
    @barbarajeanne8351 28 дней назад

    Super cool! I'm so happy for you guys.❤

  • @SLP-Liz-loves-cats
    @SLP-Liz-loves-cats 28 дней назад

    So happy for you and excited to see the upcoming videos of the renovation!

  • @sandypearson8636
    @sandypearson8636 28 дней назад

    Can hardly wait for the next video so exciting

  • @mjsimm
    @mjsimm 28 дней назад +2

    So close! Now you will have less travel time to come to PEI!! Saweet! lol So happy for you, a project that is a lot of work but will also be so rewarding. Congrats to you all!

  • @ileanacarabello8019
    @ileanacarabello8019 28 дней назад +2

    🎉so happy for you.😊

  • @my_favourite_finds
    @my_favourite_finds 28 дней назад

    I'm so excited for you! Congratulations!

  • @pennynicosia5644
    @pennynicosia5644 28 дней назад

    How great ! I love Maine also. I l hope you keep some of the old wood planking . Can't wait to see more

  • @pamelaconkin1361
    @pamelaconkin1361 28 дней назад

    Congratulations. I can’t wait to see the progress

  • @lindasullivan4879
    @lindasullivan4879 28 дней назад

    Congratulations!! Happy for ya'll.❤

  • @hollyhock4160
    @hollyhock4160 28 дней назад

    Will be exciting to see the process!

  • @ginadarco2440
    @ginadarco2440 28 дней назад

    Congratulations! What an amazing adventurous thing to do! I can't wait to see the upcoming videos and see the progression of your hard work. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

  • @barbaraparker1042
    @barbaraparker1042 28 дней назад +2

    So happy for y'all🎉. I wanted to do something similar but life happened and we are past the age for that adventure.

  • @susanharter3945
    @susanharter3945 28 дней назад +3

    I am so jealous! I was born in Pennsylvania and I love it but was raised in florida along with my sister and two brothers. My grandparents started taking me to Maine when I was 11 and now I’m 78. Both my brothers have property in Maine now. My one brother lives full time and bought an old farmhouse with 115 acres and is in Patton. My other brother has a few acres on the coast and they just vacation there. Maine is my favorite state and I’m so excited for you and will enjoy watching your journey. I also love your thrifting videos. They are very relaxing and peaceful to watch! Bless you and your family!

    • @FlyingPigThrifts
      @FlyingPigThrifts  28 дней назад

      Thank you for sharing your wonderful story Susan and thank you for supporting my channel...more to come! 💙

  • @miriammuskal5402
    @miriammuskal5402 25 дней назад +1

    Best of luck with all your renovations

  • @WisconsinBeckster
    @WisconsinBeckster 28 дней назад +4

    How exciting for you! And wise to do such an adventure while you’re young. I’m 71 in Wisconsin and still hope to visit Maine some day. I love the looks of it and the people seem down to earth. Except maybe Stephen King, he’s a bit quirky! But I do like his novels! 😅

  • @vanessatlmt
    @vanessatlmt 28 дней назад +1

    How exciting! I can’t wait to see more!

    • @FlyingPigThrifts
      @FlyingPigThrifts  28 дней назад

      More to come! You'll be amazed by how far it's come in less than a year 💙

  • @LeopardJoy
    @LeopardJoy 28 дней назад

    Congratulations, Dagny Jenny and Jimmy! Growing up in Boston, our family made many trips to Maine. I love the whole freshness of this treed state! Beautiful places to see and what a great idea to think of where you want to be later on in life now while you're still younger. I can't wait to see the follow up videos on this exciting journey! 😸🌟🌻🌲

  • @patdrake8859
    @patdrake8859 28 дней назад

    I am so happy for all three of you. I loved Main when I was there, it never got to hot..

  • @elizabethjohnson6638
    @elizabethjohnson6638 24 дня назад

    So excited for ya'll