Our Croft Got FLOODED! Ep. 269.
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Our croft gets flooded after months of heavy rain and a blocked drain. Colin heads out in his wellies to try and find the blockage. Meanwhile, Shaun uncovers some rare Caithness stone on our croft and creates a new path where Otis and Ollie can play in the fields.
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There’s never an end to taking care of things when you own property. You were very smart to call the previous owner and your persistence paid off while searching for the drain. Good job Colin! Nice job on clearing the stairs Shaun. You two are hilarious taking a nap. It was nice to see the dogs having so much fun running around. Sherlock is so handsome and you take such good care of him. The loch is spectacular with the ice and frost. No skinny dipping right now. Have a good weekend. Cheers!
Wow, the closing drone video ❤ some photos of the frozen loch would be awesome on next year’s calendar❤
Hey Guys - Loved the Ollie & Otis cams! Never a dull day when you own property! Hope you're keeping warm & cozy by the fire! Stay well! ❤🐾🐾❤
Those drone shots are amazing! And the Otis and Ollie-cams are such great fun! There’s never nothing to do on a Croft, eh? 🙂.
Cheers and ATB!
Hi Colin & Shaun, lovely to see you both, nice to see you both looking well! That's quite the flow of water, interesting to hear how and where it flows out to...It's so beautiful where you are living now, looks so peaceful! Loved the drone footage, it looks so mystical...really beautiful! Please give Otis & Ollie a hug for me. It's so exciting to hear about your wedding plans, I wish you both all the very best! 💕💕 Take care, have a wonderful weekend! Lots of love Kathy x
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The landscape of the Loch is gorgeous, the ice and snow really brings the features out.
What a lovely spot to live in you are so lucky
We did laugh at the nap sequence😂😂 x
Completely stunning loch! Well done sorting out the drain issue. Great vlog. Thank you x
Thanks so much! 😊
HI Guys - you haven't mentioned a "honeymoon" - although you've got the honey and I suppose a moon's no problem! Seriously, any plans?
You live in such a beautiful place, I love a afternoon nap 😄great great vid again 👍👍👍👍👍
Love how you guys totally capture the scenery and atmosphere there, it really is a beautiful place. You guys are so much fun to watch enjoying it all.
So good to see you two back in form, and to see Shaun walking normally again. A homeowner's work is never done. And yours in particular is quite special!!!
At least you know what the problem is/was and can monitor it now. It must be so satisfying to have "fixed" the problems with just sheer hard work. Great vlog as usual. Thank you for sharing.🥰
Brilliant approach to your water problem. So glad you got it sorted…..water engineering to add to your talents……respect!!!! What next?
Oh my water water everywhere it sure can always go where it’s not supposed to 😂. Looks beautiful up there right now love seeing Sherlock he’s so handsome 🦉 take care ❤
What a view, Stunning. Great job fixing your water problem. Love your channel and seeing the happenings on your Croft. 💕👍🏻
Jobs so well done, guys. 👏👏 You both should be proud of yourselves. And as always, your editing is outstanding. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely pictures as usual fellas! What a beautiful bit of the world you live in.
Looks like you are afloat again
Beautiful winter pictures. Great vlog.
As the Chef knows Planned maintenance is the key, regular inspections will prevent reoccurrence of a problem.
In the RN we used to take perfectly good machinery apart to see why it was still working ! It looks a tad cold up there. Keep warm and safe. AJ
Well done you can now sort out the A85 out. No nicking from wedding venue as the birds may get you & the drone is brilliant view of the isle on the loch
Good job! The steps look great! The puppies and Sherlock are happy. That was hilarious you two on the couch, lol. Omg’d, I laughed so much. Lots of information too. ❤
Yikes, you two are Strong Like Bull!! Huge jobs to clear the drain and stone steps, definitely earned naps and a good piece of cake ❤️
Yes! Thank you!
How did you know my hair is curly? 😂 I think I know the Ben you're talking about. Is it Ben Nevis? 😂😂
I'm sure that lake and surrounds look much more dramatic close up than they do on the vid - so cold. I really don't envy you the cold - here in NZ, at least where I am, we never get those low temps - summer here and 27C expected.
That loch looks mesmerising atm. The scenery Makes all the cold weather worthwhile❤
Jobs well done,but,how do you stay so clean? I put clean shirts on just to spill my breakfast down them 😂,as for tidying the garden,well,I look like I’ve cleaned up by rolling in it. And aww flappy spanner ears,I love seeing Dylan run and his ears flowing,oddly Deeks ears don’t flap,they’re huge,when he was a pup,vet said,oh you’ll grow into them lol.
Fabulous scenery round the Loch,definitely big coat weather with that gorgeous twinkling frost xx
I really liked the doggy cam shots. They made me think of the opening credits to Downton Abbey, Hugh Bonneville ruefully saying later " when my name appears you see a Labrador's backside".
Be a bit of snow up in the high country but yeah lots and lots of rain down lower. Always little things to keep ahead of when you own property, had a water issue that was getting worse - asked a friend that worked for the city to get a crew to check the water main in the street up behind us, a few days later he reported yes there was a leak for an estimated ten years that was close to blowing out - back to general downslope water flow😊
Skinny dipping? More like bare arsed skating lol
And if he did find a place to get into the water, he'd be in serious danger of his delicate bits turning inside out trying to get away from the cold!
Love watching you 2 makes my day
Collin, I follow the vlog of a girl living in Northern Sweden, and she and her husband regularly take dips in their frozen lake all winter long. As an American, I'm biting my nails seeing this! It's not for me, lol! Best of luck keeping up with your projects this winter 👍
Such a beautiful place! I made it to your area last Spring, (Stayed in Helmsdale), and while I have traveled to quite a few places, the Highlands remain near the top of my list of beautiful places to be. You are very fortunate to be able to live there! Glad you sorted the water issue and, now that you are aware of the cause, you should have no problem avoiding future flooding! All the best in the days ahead!
Thanks for the update and as usual beautiful vlog. Never get tired of seeing the scenery. And I am always impressed by how hard the two of you work. Be well and stay warm 🤗
Ever thought of installing a micro hydro setup? You seem to have a good run of water and a decent height difference to be exploited.
😂 😂 Oh my....never a dull moment....❤ Hope it all drains out well ❤🙏
Still beautiful nonetheless 😊
Great vlog. Enjoyed it. Take care guys, Ben.
The two of you are so cute :) enjoy nap life :) 👍🤗✨⛄🎀 in the Highlands 👍😊
Well I know where the plug hole is but don’t you think your man should help you find it? I mean after all these years you two have been together you should have found it by now. lol 😂
We just had a nasty storm here and the water made it into our basement and what a mess but all good now. TG 😊
Thanks chaps, and that looked like a right comfy nap. I'm amazed Otis and Ollie didn't join you!
Another great vlog. Surprised you didn't wait for the cold weather and have an ice rink. Nice to see you guys back in 'action' on the small screen. Stay warm, oh and dry x
Thanks for a great vid. Your loch looks like the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica on a good day. Captain Scott would feel at home.
I do love you guys. Good on you!
Thank you so much ☺️
OMG! The two of you asleep on the couch was the cutest ever! Thanks for putting a smile on my face!
Hi guys and doggies ❤
How about building some sort of small dam somewhere and making a duck pond?
Nah,
I get duck eggs 6 a week from Tarbert's Duck Mom. She doesn't lay them of course, just puts them in a box and delivers them. They're really great. I put them in my very special wholemeal bread in the topping, and in salads, sandwiches and omelettes. 🤩@@FoxesAfloat
Stunning scenery! Starting to freeze up in Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada too!
Looks like your in Canada.great views.❤❤❤
The loch is so pretty with the ice! Have you ever made it out to the little island?
Yes, I kayak over there
so hilarious you both sleeping and the boys' zoomies 😂❤
Great episode this week. Thanks, you made my hole weak. *whole week.
Excellent!
4:52 Shredded wheat 😂😂😂
Another great vlog… stay warm x
Go a little ways upstream of the drain and dig a big hole in the middle of the stream. That will trap all the debris coming down the hill. As a side benefit, you can use it as a private bathing spot on days when the beach is too crowded.
He already did that in a few places. 😉
I’m loving the “doggy cams” 😀
Well done for all the clearing of the drains and steps - it must be rare when you can both fall asleep on the sofa like you showed us 😜
It really is!
@ 7:45....HILARIOUS.....LOL !!!
A nice visit! I'm glad for you guys that you live in such a lovely place.
Wow, what beautiful, if cold, views. Some amazing photography opportunities as well. I’m glad you sorted the burn drain. Stay safe, see you next week.
Breathtaking (literally)
Brilliant video again chaps. I can't believe its 2 years living up North, time flies! I remember like it was just yesterday, the days on the narrow boat when I was gripped at the screen as you both went up the Trent & Mersey full steam ahead. 😃
Nice goin on the shovel work yung fella! You Did Well Colin! Olly and Otis look like they're havin fun. Sherlocks a handsome devil. Looking after him real well. If you drove up to the Catle your getting married in, what'd you go up in. Am I remembering correctly Colin, you sold you JeeeeeeeP? Hows the bees and chooks going? Slow Down Colin! Bludy rippa your loch looks frozed over, Love that, thanks blokes, stay warm stay vertical!
I love watching you two I’ve been following you for a while I would love to have bid on a ticket for your wedding but sadly I’m not able to, but look forward to any pictures, love your freedom in life to not do a 9/5 job we are as a family aiming for that in life, your both an inspiration to at least try Xxxx
Feats of engineering! Ears-straight-back lolloping runs! Hilariously adorable couch napping! A lovely sparkley frozen loch! And wedding teasers. You sure pack a lot into a video. Thanks for taking us along.
As always, Shaun and Colin, your videos/vlogs are ace, thank you both, and not forgetting Otis and Ollie,
I was very sad and worried at first. Then suddenly LMAO! Especially with Colin's toes tickling Shaun's nose. Shaun is such a good sport. And now I'm happy you're taking care of the problems, and things are working out, and both are enjoying your lives in that gorgeous part of Scotland. I still miss the boat, but your home here is just as interesting.
Wow i've never seen it that high
Wow lovers you never ever do boring vlogs. What a fantastic place but probably freezes yer ears off! Lovely hat Shawn. Ben's my son 😅 Really lovely pics and of course you two! xx
Lmfao i thought Shaun was in front of a blue screen until Colin came running down the steps...that was awesome!!! Crackin me up! Thanks guys!
You're videos are always such a joy to watch! Thanks for all of the hard work you put in to making them. Greetings and much thanks from Philadelphia!!
To wet right now but i just saw a vid of the devils gorge. It is 1/2 hour north of Glasgow..leads to devils pulpit...wow..there is so much more to Scotland than i thought.. my scottish grandfather had some storys but they were mostly about the fields of heathet...hope you go to the devils gorge...
Great video guy's. Scotland is beautiful in Winter. Lucky you found the blocked grid. I am glad your home was not flooded. Shaun made a good job of the steps. You are so fortunate to live where you do. Love the dogs playing and Sherlock is so calm. Keep well and safe. James.
Can hardly believe its been over 2 yrs since you two lads left the canals for the highlands. Where does the time go? Its cold and snowy here. Lows around 10F, highs around freezing.
Fab vlog...great drone footage...lovely to see the dogs playing too. So much work to do on the croft, but such beautiful surroundings! 😊💜
You need a pet beaver now 😆
Excellent vlog today Colin and Shaun I definitely remember the news about the narrow boat in the floods as specially thoses poor people's that had there homes flooded out I think this is the second video that Shaun spoken to on the camera all by himself. Nice to see Otis and Ollie enjoying themselves I must say Shaun's snoring sounds like my dad's when he snores 😂😂😂😂😂 hope you guys have a lovely weekend and stay safe.
Wow, that loch! Beautiful!
Also, I'm glad that there was a grate over the drain when you dug down to it. I had visions of you going all Augustus Gloop and ending up in the sea! 😬🤣
Watching this gave me anxiety! We live at the bottom of a ridge and get massive amounts of runoff from the surrounding houses when it rains very heavily, which it has done here in the last 3 weeks, as well. We've gotten 2 months worth of rain in 3 weeks. We have drains and pipes and rain gardens and dry creek beds but with all this the rain anymore that infrastructure still gets overwhelmed. Luckily our house doesn't get any water.
That frozen loch is gorgeous!! I would definitely have brought a flask!
I emigrated from The Netherlands to New Zealand 40+ years ago, and am watching this , trying to keep cool in our warm summer weather! I well remember those cold and frosty winters when the bottom of your lungs seem to freeze up on your walk to school, and icicles formed in your muffler. Sometimes I get a bit nostalgic for cold weather, then I remember that it was mostly wet and cold and nostalgia flies away! Thank you both for another great vlog.
Water is our friend; water is out enemy!!! Pics of the lake are absolutely beautiful---framable!
Loved the Vid! Stunning Loch! Stay warm!! Below freezing here too!!
I would look, in to hydro electric that way you can control the water and prevent flooding it would also save you a fortune on electricity
No, 90% of the time it’s barely a trickle
@@FoxesAfloat some people run pipe up hill say with 4 inch pipe then 3 inch etc that way you can get fair amount of pressure.
Something I've always wanted to do and tried to build a dam in a Yorkshire river as a kid out of large stones from the river
Such a great video, especially the pupcam, it made me laugh out loud. I'm sad to hear about the damage the rains are causing and was surprised to see you two doing so much after your bouts of covid. You two are fast healing, tough and rugged Scots now! The lake is so beautiful in the winter. Thank you for the hard work on your videos and sharing of your lives at the croft.
Nature Wildlife , the simple things in Scottish highlands paradise 😊
Beautiful scenery you’re filming is amazing but by gum it looks freezing hope your al, ok and well love to you all x
Great video. How long ago do you think those drains were installed? To stop the silt and stone from washing down a few energy dissipaters in the stream to slow the water down would help. That could just be some rip rap. Toe in the nose, now that is true love.
Good that you are in contact with the old owners otherwise it would have taken it a lot longer. Great that it is better now.
Amazing view at the end. Was that ice and can you iceskate there?
Is the ice thick enough to ice skate on Sherlock has beautiful eyes glad you were able to sort out the blocked drains blessings from a wet Queensland Australia
You could build a mico water wheel so you can produce electricity from the following water
Lovely video as always. How many acres is your croft? 💖💖💖💖
Hey Colin
Question please
With the heavier drone you have
I see there many restrictions
Do you only film countryside with it
How do you approach the build up areas ?
Kind regards
I don’t film in built up areas, but if I did I’d follow the relevant rules 👍🏻
that is such a nice and tranquil place to live, good luck and I did like the canal series as well.
Excellent video, you really make me smile love you two 💜💜
Great vlog and again as always terrific views via drone.... I wish I wasn't all the way here in Oz as would have to be there when you two lovelies marry... such a great day... I will check out the Afar Package cheers Debz from Oz
Awesome 🤩 Thank you so much ☺️
Don’t dogs look lovely without collars on? Free and natural………lucky to live where they do. Ah the pleasures of living in your very own kingdom.
Ours never wear a collar x
I enjoyed this episode - a wee bit of geology, some practical crofting tips, a view on the weather. The last scene reminded me of the year the shallow sea water bay near me froze over - I was just a bit further south than you are. I've recently moved away from the Highlands after almost 20 years and I do like watching your vlogs as they help keep me connected to a place I've loved over that time. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
wow!! Lots of hard work but looks great!! ❤❤❤
Is that the same hillside that burned in the wildfire awhile back? Curious if that caused any noticeable increase in debris flowing downhill? Stay warm gents thanks for sharing.
It’s the same hill.
No effect on debris.
It’s solid rock, no debris to flow 👍🏻