For your allergies, nothing is better than a teaspoon of local honey every morning. Have it first thing and before any foods or coffee. The best local honey is your own, made from the nectar that afflicts you, so I would recommend that you add a couple bee hives to your property. It will enhance your garden and fruit trees too as they pollenate the crops. Take care guys.
I wish that worked for black mold exposure. It definitely doesn't, sadly, and that's one of the big issues they deal with there. It's physically horrific, then add in local pollens and oof. 😫 Non stop secondary infections. In the US it translates to multiple surgeries for P.E. tubes, tonsils and adenoids when the secondary infections are frequent.
Here in Nashville, Tennessee allergies during the spring are a huge thing cuz we live in a gigantic bowl of pollen. Someone recommended local honey to me and since I have been taking a tablespoon in the morning I suffer far less from seasonal allergies. If you're not trying that already, I would give that a try.
Here in Panama (depending on the area) there are a number of things in the air that drive ex-pats crazy. It all boils down to pollen from specific trees causing extreme breathing irritation and the other that drives kids crazy is called "Peka Peka" (ms) by the locals. According to my neighbors, Guna Yala, a spoon full of honey helps with the breathing problem. As for the Peka Peka, it gets on the legs and arms of kids and is a burning, stinking sensation - just wipe it down with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Always talk to your Panamian neighbors when in doubt always talk to your Panamian neighbors - ex-pats are pretty much clueless.
While I would wear a mask when pouring concrete powder so that is not inhaled, you are probably right about a tree/plant putting out pollen since it happens same time each year. I had that too, each spring. Love Kaylee's beautiful observation about motherhood!
A bedtime routine that worked great with my children and grandchildren was to start turning lights off in the house to create dimmer, calmer light. Then teeth brushing and pajamas. TV off to start the calming process as the lights were dimmed. Then prayers and tucking in with kisses, hugs and night nights. I would also lower my own energy, use a calming quiet voice. The prayer wasn't that frightening Lay me down to sleep one, I changed it. The "if I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take", scared the crap out of me as a child. They never talked about me dying at any other time, so it must happen at night. I tried a few variations and ended up with, "Lord be with me all through the night and wake me when the time is right". Not wake me with the morning light, as the crack of dawn waking wasn't on my agenda when I didn't have to be at work. Take care and God bless.
I’m so sorry about the allergies part. But the concrete? Seeing Sadie eat ice cream? Kaylee’s reflections on motherhood? The way the pump works? 😙🤌🏻 Chef’s kiss! I needed some down time and distraction from my own life, and immersing myself in yours for a few moment is a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing and happy travels!
I have four grandchildren the youngest is four months old we call her pumpkin because she was born on Halloween and we get to baby sit her about 2 to 3 days a week. My favorite part of your videos is watching Sadie she brightens up my day. Looking forward to seeing as much as we can of her.
I think you’re doing a great job with Sadie. I think it’s harder to do a routine when you cosleep. I had three girls. The last two were 15 months apart the next 5 years older. At night I did the exact same thing everyday. Bath would take about an hour. It was play clean and wash hair. That was important because it made them relaxed. Never bathed together because it was my time to talke and play independently. Then it was stories and bottles. I loved stories and as they got older that time seemed to grow. They never fussed at bedtime. Sometimes they’d still be awake but I had a little bin beside their crib of toys to play with. Quiet ones. They were able to put themselves to sleep if they woke up. This routine was fully implemented by 6months. Never cried during the night. And they were very independent. The quiet time before bed where they would read etc set them up learning how to wind down and self soothe. Also played music when I put them down. My kids are in their 20s and they still remember the songs. They were all about strong women!
When I was in Honduras, the outdoor shower was literally a 50 gallon barrel full of water, a bowl and black plastic wrapped around three trees close together. It felt heavenly because it was 100° and the water was cool. It’s amazing what you can live with. Bravo to you guys. If you decide to keep that old outdoor shower, just wrap something stronger than plastic around 2 fence posts on the windy side to block the wind.
Aaaah, you comment about motherhood! Resonating in the heart-space… what a ride, hey! We learn so much as parents… as much as we are “teaching our littles”, they teach us so much about life! Love that you’re getting to experience this with Sadie ❤
Research the benefits of taking Nettles. I dry and tincture the leaves and we also use it in tea blends. It's remarkable how effective it is. Do you have a type of Cedar that is pollinating? In our part of the world it's called Cedar Fever although it doesn't cause a fever it causes the symptoms of a cold/sinus issues.
I absolutely recommend raw, local honey. My brother lives in Costa Rica and suffered from allergies when he first moved here from New Jersey. As soon as he started eating a few teaspoons of local honey and a little bit of local bee pollen every day it cleared up.
I agree motherhood is such a blessing I just spent the weekend with my 28 year old daughter and my 4 grandchildren and I'm telling you my heart is so full it's overflowing. They just left home about and hour ago and I'm already planning my next visit to see them.
Love watching little Sadie talk & interact with everyone, it's such a delight watching her learn & grow. How fortunate she is to have so many great experiences and variety of people & animals in her life. Love you all! ❤
Hey guys! We’ve been following along & watching your adventures for 2-3 years now. We love your content and always look forward to whatever is next. When you posted Sadie’s birth me and my partner cried in awe over the beauty of bringing a being to this world. We were never sure if we wanted to be parents but as time has passed we continue to grow fond of the idea. Watching you two & a few of our friends parent the way you do shows us a path to being a parent that we didn’t know existed. We love watching your family continue to grow together, you all seem like great people. Much love & enjoy all the “WEEEEE” moments with that little one! ❤
Hey guys…..my wife and I are neighbors of yours here in Jaramillo….love your videos…we have been here for 23yrs….this is heaven on earth…. We are builders and I think you are doing a good job….peace and love you all…Kel
I can totally sympathize with Jordan's allergies. After a long cold, snowy winter I'm just itching to get outside but the pollen makes me miserable. I discovered during the pandemic that wearing a mass when outside works like a charm. If you aren't breathing the allergen you don't get the reaction. Works great! Love you guys and watch faithfully...thanks for the great entertainment!
I'm a holistic nutrition therapist from Finland. I would advise to try combination of three different natural remedies: perilla, plantago planceolata and, quercetin. We have it hear in product called Kverilla by Natura Media, but you might need to research, where to get these ingredients to your location.
I’ve mentioned this before, but locally sourced honey. If there aren’t any neighbors with a bee colony that you could get honey from, maybe look into starting your own little bee farm on Lola’s farm? If you ingest the local honey from the bees, it helps with allergies. I didn’t have allergies in CA, but now I do in AZ. So I go buy local honey and eat a spoonful of it every day during the springtime, and BOOM! Allergies are tolerable!! Love you guys and safe travels! ❤
After living in Texas for over three years and my wife allergies getting out of hand. She was tested for all sorts of allergies and she is allergic to various trees. Things get pretty bad around now and in the fall. She copes with being indoors and drinking over the counter. But now that we know what's causing it we will do our best for her to be indoors when these two seasons brings the polling of these trees to life. I've been watching for a couple of years now and I notice your allergies flare up around this time. I hope you find some resolution and comfort soon.
AQUAPHOR around nasal passages helps us keep the pollen from entering. It's a similar consistency to Vaseline, the spores have a hard time getting past it.
You guys are doing an awesome job on raising Sadie in my opinion. You are not putting her in a bubble and in front of tvs and giving her all the electronics. She is learning so much and I bet she is going to be one bright little girl. Just big hugs to you all!! 🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋
Right now in Florida it's Oak pollen season, everyone has sniffles and cough from it. The most natural remedy is honey. A natural antibiotic. I have used it for years and so have my children. Either a tablespoon at a time like a cough drop. Or in your tea. Use multiple times a day as needed. Good luck. Hope this helps. Love you all. Thank you for sharing your beautiful lives with us.
Local honey helps with allergies, but also essential oils - I put a drop of lemon oil, a drop of lavender oil and a drop of peppermint oil into a veggie cap for my husband to take and it has helped him with his allergies, you can also diffuse these 3 oils in your living area to help.
As an old herbalist natural healer, I have some advice regarding allergies. Dairy, including goats milk creates mucus. Add a little flour based anything to that and you have the perfect petri dish for allergies to increase and explode. During the season you need to avoid them like the plague. Another thing you could do all year long to greatly reduce the allergy problem is take a strong probiotic over the counter every single day like medicine. I have the same issues and have cured mine completely. Good luck. Love your content love you guys
Not sure what you guys have for a health food store there but Oil of Oregano is amazing for allergies. If you can't get it there order it online. Trust me on this one. Also oregano oil has anti viral properties and will prevent you from getting sick. Thank you for your warm uplifting video . Take care.♥️😊🌻
I recently started gingershots, which have worked wonders for my allergies. I juice one apple per 1in square of ginger. I drink an ounce or two per day. The bonus is that it gives me energy.
Have you noticed, that It always happens when you mix concrete. Since it's not raining, it's usually the time that you take advantage to mix and lay it? The dust going up your nose, well the way the body releases it, it's through your runny nose.
You can start raising bees on your farm, and they will use the pollen from the plants in your microclimate to make their honey. Use this honey daily in your morning coffee, helping you build a natural immunity to these same pollens. A nearby neighbor that produces honey is another solution.
In Australia we call it reo short for reinforcing, used here for concrete slabs. Seeing Americans tying their rebsr together for slabs seems like so much work
Try stinging nettle. Make it as a tea, add it to another tea, or make an elderberry syrup with it. Honestly, it’s by far, the BEST thing I’ve found for allergy season. Local honey alone hasn’t worked for me, but the nettle/elderberry combo has! Good luck…
I have watched you for years and you guys show us all hard work pays off. I love that your karma has come back 10 fold. Not only have you both gotten successful but you helped other"s along the way, God has blessed you with meeting the right people on your journey. You also helped me to find my home in Panama where I will be moving to in the near future, So glad I found you guys and Lola:s farm .. Colorado kills me with those damm Cottonwood trees I feel you Jordan.. Feel better !!!
My son started life with severe allergies that made it painful to watch him struggle to breathe. An amazing chiropractor told us that the reason for allergies was the body wasn't detoxifying well. I believe it was the liver that wasn't doing it's job well enough. He put him on a supplement for a week or two with accompanying adjustments. He's not had any problems since then. That was over 40 years ago. I hope you can find relief by treating the cause and not just the symptoms. Wishing you the best.
Local bee pollen (in a smoothie, usually) truly helped my seasonal allergies. Claritin and Flonase really helps, too, if it gets too bad. At least it’s only for a few weeks. Good luck!
I had severe allergies 🤧 I had to get monthly shots to just calm it down. I took a tbsp of black seed oil for two months and my allergies are gone! Good luck!
HEPA filter near your sleeping area might help. Your shop is not too big to filter the whole space. I agree with putting a safety fence around your little swimming hole. I believe you could plumb in a simple siphon to auto start when the water gets deep enough. Love your show and coffee. Carry on.
🦋 I remember the bedtime thing. I didn’t really care. Although I did try to get her in bed by eight 830 if something happened that she was still awake in her bed at 10 o’clock and she heard Emeril Lagasse the cooking show come on Food Network there was no stopping her she would grab her blanket and title right up to the couch and lay with me to watch it. You guys definitely have the right attitude. The more time you can spend with them do it. Little Sadie Jo is looking so adorable And happy. You guys are doing a great job. Much love and many blessings and thanks for the good videos.
3 weeks before allergy season mix a tsp of bee pollen and a tsp of honey from the same local bees with 2 fingers of warm water. Leave on your counter overnight and drink in the am. Do it for 3 weeks and your seasonal allergies will be much more manageable. Good luck. Safe travels.
I´m originally from the states but have spent the past 34 years in the Canary Islands, Spain. My kids were born here and I was never strick when them when it came to bedtime when they were infants and up till they went to school. They slept when we slept, and we kept them awake as long as possible during the day. They did have their naps as infants, but only because they couldn´t hang with with us.
Hope the rainy season cures the allergies, Jordan. The water hole is working well...and good progress with the bath complex. You will enjoy the bath complex so much, after not having a real shower or restroom for so long. What is the name of the other black dog with a bit of brown or tan in his face...it is a very lovely dog.
My mom has an issue in the fall, after the leaves fall. The moisture under the leaves creates mold, so when she goes to clear the leaves it puts the mold in the air and causes her to have an attack. I would think it would be a similar situation on your farm. After the rainy season, the moisture is causing mold on your forest floor. The dry/windy season is exposing it and putting it in the air, causing your attacks. In a few weeks it’s all gone and your back to normal. The only treatment I am aware of is conventional medicine, anything with a decongestant in it. If that’s not enough then add a hart burn medication with it like Zantac (not a chewable one). I know it sounds crazy but something with the hart burn med and the allergy med together makes it stronger. Also take these in the morning before the attack happens to avoid it all together. Waiting for it to happen then taking the meds makes them less effective. Also some people have problems sleeping when you take a decongestant to late. I know you don’t like taking conventional medicine, maybe you can find a natural one. Good luck.
It’s so precious to watch you revel in motherhood! So many women complain and miss so much of the magic and joy!! You’re both doing a beautiful job and Sadie’s happiness is evident in every video!❤🎉
A skin prick test, also called a puncture or scratch test, checks for immediate allergic reactions to as many as 50 different substances at once. This test is usually done to identify allergies to pollen, mold, pet dander, dust mites and foods. In adults, the test is usually done on the forearm. I took one myself at a Doctor's office & I'm allergic to about 20 different things! Worst of all was Ragweed. I take a Loratadine every single day year round & it absolutely makes a difference. That's a Generic, so it's cheaper.
Hi Jordan, I am a medical doctor and also an allergy sufferer. Since your allergy is seasonal, it is probably due to some type of weed pollinating. If being absent from the farm during these pollinating weeks is not practical, and if over-the-counter antihistamines like Claritin don't help enough, there's an effective prescription medication called Montelukast 10mg once a day. If you can get it in Panama or have it sent to you from the US, it could help a lot. Unfortunately, I can't prescribe it to you in Panama. I am only licensed in Florida.
I saw your Be Here Now tattoo! That’s one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite singers Nahko. ❤love your videos! Can’t wait to see the final bathroom. PS. I am EQUALLY excited for your washer and dryer as you are 😂.. nothing beats that luxury
I was exactly going to say what amigotech said, I've heard that local honey helps with allergies. But since your allergies are only on your farm I agree that you need to get some bees get you a beehive. So they can pollinate with whatever is on your farm. And this should help you with your allergies.
Concrete is so hard on the feet, knees and legs. I don’t think I noticed it as much when I was younger. The last month I’ve been renovating a condo. First day I tore out the carpets and spent the next month working on concrete. Everyday my feet ached when I went home. Now I put a layer of insulation and vinyl plank that also has a layer of insulation attached. My feet are much happier. Of course you can’t put vinyl plank in the shower but it is water proof so I did put it in the rest of my bathroom. I wish when I was younger I had been kinder to my body
I feel your pain Jordan. I suffered for years from pollen and dust allergies. I tried local honey, I tried allergy shots. Then I found I was sensitive to dairy products which taxed my system. Once I stopped the dairy I never had an allergic reaction to anything, environmentalor food. The only way to diagnose was a blood allergy test. The standard allergy scratch test did not indicate the problem. Good luck with your journey.
Something you can try. Take regular table salt. Put it in a pan on low heat. Stir constantly and as it starts to turn to a light yellow barely brown color, pull the pan off the stove and put the hot salt into a sock. (Do NOT BURN the salt only yellow it.) Tie the sock and put it up to your ears on the outside of the canal., one at a time alternating it for about 30 seconds to a minute each time. It will be VERY hot at first, so you just barely dab it against ear canal each time, until it’s cooled enough to leave a bit longer on each ear canal. This was the only thing that helped my young daughter cope with seasonal allergies.
Tissues up your nose looked all too familiar. When I was your age, I had allergies so bad as well, that sticking tissues up my nose was the only thing I could do. It was SO frustrating, so I feel your pain. It was when a friend asked if his Korean friend could do acupuncture on me that my life changed. Redirecting the meridians in my body completely healed my body. I never experienced allergies again for the next 30 years. Today, I'll have a bout every now and then, but it's something I can live with. During my 3 months, 3 days a week of consistent acupuncture, it was primarily done on my head, face, hands and arms. It's something I would definitely look into if it's available out your way. ♡
It's looking good....but you should have added risers to your steel frame to keep it central. When you slump the contrete on it pushes the frame straight to the bottom, so the slab will still likely crack.
Jordan, I have very similar issues, and I am allergic to mold... Everytime it rains, my nose pours, especially in spring and fall. I have found that added vit D, zink, and vit C really, really help. (If I'm feeling bad, I bump up the vit C from 1000mg daily, to 2-3000 mg... Knocks the sickies out everytime, but you need to get a good brand supplement!) For quicker relief, I clean my nostrils with wintergreen rubbing alcohol, or rub a drop of rosemary oil in them...afterall, that is where the allergens enter our bodies, and stick there... Also, if dust is your problem, wash your face, arms, nostrils, etc, and change your clothes after working in it.... Hope this helps you... Sadie is the cutest!!! Love you guys!
So proud of you guys for everything you’ve endured and accomplished. I am a bit concerned about your exposure to building elements such as concrete dust without protection. Is there something different or protective about the concrete mix and other construction products in Panama? I’m so thankful that you guys get to live out there in an environment that is much freer from air pollution than us urban folks! Just please be super careful. Love everything that you’re doing 💕❤️
I recommend daily granular Bee Pollen from a hive on your property, using a Neti Pot daily and CBD oil if allowed in your area. I have recommended this to my patients for several years and have always had great results.
I started taking cod liver oil capsules daily and it helped IMMENSELY in my allergy symptoms. I don’t have any anymore!! Seriously a game changer and I’ve tried everything.
I'm sure you have already thought of this guys but in a few months you will want to put up a barrier around that well of water just in case Sadie gets free (it happens to the best of us) and finds the pool. Just a heads up nothing negative. Love you guys. xx
and also to keep loose animals away, like the dogs, or if a cow or goat gets out - maybe even a ‘cage’ made of wire fencing with a roof (to keep the monkeys, etc out)
Jordan , you may know some 1 by your land who has honey bees. Get the darkest raw , honey, take a Tblsp. In the morning, at noon & before bed. Don't drink anything for about 15 min . The honey nearest to your land will have the pollen from the plants your immune system needs to help you build your resistance to the allergy. Hope you all had a nice trip. Take care. 💜🕊
I have the same problem with concrete vs. cement so I google it and for what I can tell is that cement is the powder and concrete when mixed with rocks, water and the powder.
NATURAL ALERGY RELIEF - LOCAL HONEY, WITH NATURAL ANTIHISTAMINES. I had the same issues here in northern California, I started eating the local honey and it just works!!! Great job on the concrete, what a beautiful life you all are building!!
Go see an allergist. A series of pinpricks will reveal what you are allergic to - and a serum can be devised to combat the allergy. Well worth the time, effort, and expense, which in Panama will be very inexpensive. May have to travel to Panama City to get it done, but you will be happy you did.
I have watched you for the last few years. Pretty much since you have started Lola’s farm. I wish you wouldn’t use such negative titles for your videos. It borders on”snatch bait”. Your videos are nothing like your titles. You both are so positive and upbeat that I wish you would portray that. I don’t mean this to come across as a criticism…I sincerely look forward to your videos. You are so inspiring and lovely to watch. Thank you.
Find out what is flowering around this time of year for you Jordan. Its nearly certain it'll be something thats in season. Mark on the calendar how long the symptoms persist each year, then research all the local flowers and veg etc.
I noticed in several videos that you tend to pronounce Boquete more like BoGETe. As someone who is fluent in both English and Spanish, I can definitely see how you got there, as the “que” is not quite the same as the English “k”, but it’s not as far back in the mouth as the “g” sound. A tip is to say a “k” but with less air behind it. To practice, try putting your hand in front on your mouth to feel your breath, and try alternating saying an English letter “k” where you can feel the breath on your hand, then a Spanish “que” with no air rushing out. Hope that helps! ❤
I can recommend the following for your allergies: This worked 100 % for my husband! First you have to check your blood for cases of incompatibility. In 99,9 % of the cases it‘s gluten, cow milkproducts and eggs. Than you have to avoid these things which is hard at the beginning but ok later on. The result is amazing! All the best!
The only thing I can suggest for the allergies is to find some local honey and eat some every day. Start this a feet weeks before the time it started last year and and keep taking it a few weeks after it usually stops. Or just keep taking it, it can't hurt. Yeah, I used to walk around with tissues up my nose as well. It is so miserable and just keeps coming out. I think my allergy was caused by mold. So yeah, I hear ya! Sadie is so cute when she talks. She is living the life. ❤
Enjoy this time of wee! Enjoy this time of we. I can relate to the season of allergies. Sometimes it takes years to figure out the culprit, too. I miss Massachusetts for that reason (amoung many reasons). If I got a bit of sniffles, head to the ocean. Did my head the best. (Perhaps some saline mist?) Unfortunately, when I came back to the Midwest, my seasonal allergies compounded. 🤷🏽♀️
My mum would always have Noni juice and found it really helped her allergies. Drank it when she was having a severe allergy attack and it stopped it. Swore by it since. Also the local honey thing is great
Showers are suppose to be made from dry pack not concrete. Dry pack with a pvc or vinyl liner..The walls of the shower need to be waterproofed with Redguard or similar product..Look it up...
Hey Jordan and kaylee and Baby Sadie and Rodrigo, fun video. As for your allergies, I take Allegra. For some reason I don't need it here in Thailand, except for those days when you can see the pollen collecting along the side of the road. Allergies can put you down and you can't do anything. When it's really bad my eyelids will almost go completely shut. Good luck with your allergies.
Allergies: the local honey thing; some homeopathic allergy tabs; see an acupuncturist/Chinese medicine doctor (mine always gets me dialed in with a combo of needling and Chinese herb tea pills); place a little Vaseline around the entry to each nostril- it grabs some of the allergens; wear a cloth mask over your snoot. These I’ve used, depending on the situation and it really helps.
Use a nettypot and clean out your sinuses twice a day. Just blow all that stuff out after your rinse with nettypot. It’s the stuff locating in the air from the trees.
I love that Sadie’s entertainment is her family. As a child experiencing musical instruments were entertainment and I will never forget it! The life experience Sadie is receiving is real, loving, & adventurous!
JORDAN, IS THERE A BEE KEEPER AROUND YOU SOMEWHERE? Get some natural honey and start eating some every day. It is known to help with allergies in the locations it’s harvested from. Give it a try and please let me know how it does.
Fix it next trip to USA - My youngest had the same issues, allergy tested and it was dust mites pollen from grass in the adjacent paddocks. A series of desensitisation shots has brought him 98% relief 😉 Good luck!
I love watching your videos. Since your well goes empty have you given any thought to capturing the water that gets spit out of the check valve and having a gutter or pipe return it to your well. I was going to make a suggestion you could run some low voltage wire to a low voltage water shutoff valve (many of them available on line) that you could turn on and off based on tank level or you could do it manually with a switch near your water tank. You could put in in parallel with the manual valve so you have an option to run it either way. But then saw you like the walk lol.
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For your allergies, nothing is better than a teaspoon of local honey every morning. Have it first thing and before any foods or coffee. The best local honey is your own, made from the nectar that afflicts you, so I would recommend that you add a couple bee hives to your property. It will enhance your garden and fruit trees too as they pollenate the crops. Take care guys.
I wish that worked for black mold exposure. It definitely doesn't, sadly, and that's one of the big issues they deal with there. It's physically horrific, then add in local pollens and oof. 😫 Non stop secondary infections. In the US it translates to multiple surgeries for P.E. tubes, tonsils and adenoids when the secondary infections are frequent.
@@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan I was going to suggest the same thing. Local honey. It may take awhile but after a few weeks, it should make a huge difference.
@@Beerjunkieguy It may help with the pollen allergens. At the very least, it's a great excuse to have honey daily. 🫖☕ 🙂
Here in Nashville, Tennessee allergies during the spring are a huge thing cuz we live in a gigantic bowl of pollen. Someone recommended local honey to me and since I have been taking a tablespoon in the morning I suffer far less from seasonal allergies. If you're not trying that already, I would give that a try.
Take the local honey with cups of stinging nettle tea three times a day and that would help more.
Here in Panama (depending on the area) there are a number of things in the air that drive
ex-pats crazy. It all boils down to pollen from specific trees causing extreme breathing irritation and the other that drives kids crazy is called "Peka Peka" (ms) by the locals. According to my neighbors, Guna Yala, a spoon full of honey helps with the breathing problem. As for the Peka Peka, it gets on the legs and arms of kids and is a burning, stinking sensation - just wipe it down with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Always talk to your Panamian neighbors when in doubt
always talk to your Panamian neighbors - ex-pats are pretty much clueless.
While I would wear a mask when pouring concrete powder so that is not inhaled, you are probably right about a tree/plant putting out pollen since it happens same time each year. I had that too, each spring. Love Kaylee's beautiful observation about motherhood!
Local honey?????
A bedtime routine that worked great with my children and grandchildren was to start turning lights off in the house to create dimmer, calmer light. Then teeth brushing and pajamas. TV off to start the calming process as the lights were dimmed. Then prayers and tucking in with kisses, hugs and night nights. I would also lower my own energy, use a calming quiet voice.
The prayer wasn't that frightening Lay me down to sleep one, I changed it. The "if I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take", scared the crap out of me as a child. They never talked about me dying at any other time, so it must happen at night. I tried a few variations and ended up with, "Lord be with me all through the night and wake me when the time is right". Not wake me with the morning light, as the crack of dawn waking wasn't on my agenda when I didn't have to be at work. Take care and God bless.
Love the good night prayer you ended up with!
I’m so sorry about the allergies part. But the concrete? Seeing Sadie eat ice cream? Kaylee’s reflections on motherhood? The way the pump works? 😙🤌🏻 Chef’s kiss! I needed some down time and distraction from my own life, and immersing myself in yours for a few moment is a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing and happy travels!
I have four grandchildren the youngest is four months old we call her pumpkin because she was born on Halloween and we get to baby sit her about 2 to 3 days a week. My favorite part of your videos is watching Sadie she brightens up my day. Looking forward to seeing as much as we can of her.
I think you’re doing a great job with Sadie. I think it’s harder to do a routine when you cosleep. I had three girls. The last two were 15 months apart the next 5 years older. At night I did the exact same thing everyday. Bath would take about an hour. It was play clean and wash hair. That was important because it made them relaxed. Never bathed together because it was my time to talke and play independently. Then it was stories and bottles. I loved stories and as they got older that time seemed to grow. They never fussed at bedtime. Sometimes they’d still be awake but I had a little bin beside their crib of toys to play with. Quiet ones. They were able to put themselves to sleep if they woke up. This routine was fully implemented by 6months. Never cried during the night. And they were very independent. The quiet time before bed where they would read etc set them up learning how to wind down and self soothe. Also played music when I put them down. My kids are in their 20s and they still remember the songs. They were all about strong women!
When I was in Honduras, the outdoor shower was literally a 50 gallon barrel full of water, a bowl and black plastic wrapped around three trees close together. It felt heavenly because it was 100° and the water was cool. It’s amazing what you can live with. Bravo to you guys. If you decide to keep that old outdoor shower, just wrap something stronger than plastic around 2 fence posts on the windy side to block the wind.
Aaaah, you comment about motherhood! Resonating in the heart-space… what a ride, hey! We learn so much as parents… as much as we are “teaching our littles”, they teach us so much about life! Love that you’re getting to experience this with Sadie ❤
Research the benefits of taking Nettles. I dry and tincture the leaves and we also use it in tea blends. It's remarkable how effective it is. Do you have a type of Cedar that is pollinating? In our part of the world it's called Cedar Fever although it doesn't cause a fever it causes the symptoms of a cold/sinus issues.
I absolutely recommend raw, local honey. My brother lives in Costa Rica and suffered from allergies when he first moved here from New Jersey. As soon as he started eating a few teaspoons of local honey and a little bit of local bee pollen every day it cleared up.
Wow 😮 good to know the local honey 🍯 helps
I agree motherhood is such a blessing I just spent the weekend with my 28 year old daughter and my 4 grandchildren and I'm telling you my heart is so full it's overflowing. They just left home about and hour ago and I'm already planning my next visit to see them.
You have wild greens all over your land. Juice them and you will see a huge improvement with your allergies.
Agree. First try natural or homeopathic alternatives.
Love watching little Sadie talk & interact with everyone, it's such a delight watching her learn & grow. How fortunate she is to have so many great experiences and variety of people & animals in her life. Love you all! ❤
Hey guys! We’ve been following along & watching your adventures for 2-3 years now. We love your content and always look forward to whatever is next. When you posted Sadie’s birth me and my partner cried in awe over the beauty of bringing a being to this world. We were never sure if we wanted to be parents but as time has passed we continue to grow fond of the idea. Watching you two & a few of our friends parent the way you do shows us a path to being a parent that we didn’t know existed. We love watching your family continue to grow together, you all seem like great people. Much love & enjoy all the “WEEEEE” moments with that little one! ❤
As a father/parent myself you said it all, nothing better! Truly enjoy watching your family grow. Thank you for sharing.
Hey guys…..my wife and I are neighbors of yours here in Jaramillo….love your videos…we have been here for 23yrs….this is heaven on earth…. We are builders and I think you are doing a good job….peace and love you all…Kel
Sadie is such a doll. She smiles and lights me up and I smile from ear to ear just looking at her. So adorable.🥰❤️
She is very sharp and her language is progressing quickly..
I can totally sympathize with Jordan's allergies. After a long cold, snowy winter I'm just itching to get outside but the pollen makes me miserable. I discovered during the pandemic that wearing a mass when outside works like a charm. If you aren't breathing the allergen you don't get the reaction. Works great! Love you guys and watch faithfully...thanks for the great entertainment!
Nettle tea daily can really help with allergies. Hope you feel better soon! Sadie and an ice cream cone is so cute!!!!
Sadie is soooo cute! She is talking so much and she makes me smile and laugh. 😊😂😊😂😊💕💕💕
I'm a holistic nutrition therapist from Finland. I would advise to try combination of three different natural remedies: perilla, plantago planceolata and, quercetin. We have it hear in product called Kverilla by Natura Media, but you might need to research, where to get these ingredients to your location.
I’ve mentioned this before, but locally sourced honey. If there aren’t any neighbors with a bee colony that you could get honey from, maybe look into starting your own little bee farm on Lola’s farm? If you ingest the local honey from the bees, it helps with allergies. I didn’t have allergies in CA, but now I do in AZ. So I go buy local honey and eat a spoonful of it every day during the springtime, and BOOM! Allergies are tolerable!! Love you guys and safe travels! ❤
After living in Texas for over three years and my wife allergies getting out of hand. She was tested for all sorts of allergies and she is allergic to various trees. Things get pretty bad around now and in the fall. She copes with being indoors and drinking over the counter. But now that we know what's causing it we will do our best for her to be indoors when these two seasons brings the polling of these trees to life.
I've been watching for a couple of years now and I notice your allergies flare up around this time. I hope you find some resolution and comfort soon.
AQUAPHOR around nasal passages helps us keep the pollen from entering. It's a similar consistency to Vaseline, the spores have a hard time getting past it.
You guys are doing an awesome job on raising Sadie in my opinion. You are not putting her in a bubble and in front of tvs and giving her all the electronics. She is learning so much and I bet she is going to be one bright little girl. Just big hugs to you all!! 🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋
I bet she is also going to have fun at Disney! I have never been. Enjoy your trip!
Right now in Florida it's Oak pollen season, everyone has sniffles and cough from it. The most natural remedy is honey. A natural antibiotic. I have used it for years and so have my children. Either a tablespoon at a time like a cough drop. Or in your tea. Use multiple times a day as needed. Good luck. Hope this helps. Love you all. Thank you for sharing your beautiful lives with us.
Local honey helps with allergies, but also essential oils - I put a drop of lemon oil, a drop of lavender oil and a drop of peppermint oil into a veggie cap for my husband to take and it has helped him with his allergies, you can also diffuse these 3 oils in your living area to help.
The juxtaposition of the pouring/smoothing of the concrete with your cooking was so cool! Miss seeing you cook!
Motherhood IS a trip! It can be so full of self reflection and growth!! I hear ya!
Get honey Bees and eat a teaspoon of honey from the Bees everyday. That will help.
You all are such a precious family. God bless you all! 🥰❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🐐🐮
Sadie is so sweet and bright. So much wisdom about motherhood Kaylee, it was great advice.🥰 💟
As an old herbalist natural healer, I have some advice regarding allergies. Dairy, including goats milk creates mucus. Add a little flour based anything to that and you have the perfect petri dish for allergies to increase and explode. During the season you need to avoid them like the plague. Another thing you could do all year long to greatly reduce the allergy problem is take a strong probiotic over the counter every single day like medicine. I have the same issues and have cured mine completely. Good luck. Love your content love you guys
Not sure what you guys have for a health food store there but Oil of Oregano is amazing for allergies. If you can't get it there order it online. Trust me on this one. Also oregano oil has anti viral properties and will prevent you from getting sick. Thank you for your warm uplifting video . Take care.♥️😊🌻
I recently started gingershots, which have worked wonders for my allergies. I juice one apple per 1in square of ginger. I drink an ounce or two per day. The bonus is that it gives me energy.
Have you noticed, that It always happens when you mix concrete. Since it's not raining, it's usually the time that you take advantage to mix and lay it? The dust going up your nose, well the way the body releases it, it's through your runny nose.
flonase has been a game changer for me! once in the morning once at bedtime. stops the crude from bothering you in the first place.
You can start raising bees on your farm, and they will use the pollen from the plants in your microclimate to make their honey. Use this honey daily in your morning coffee, helping you build a natural immunity to these same pollens. A nearby neighbor that produces honey is another solution.
In Australia we call it reo short for reinforcing, used here for concrete slabs. Seeing Americans tying their rebsr together for slabs seems like so much work
Try stinging nettle. Make it as a tea, add it to another tea, or make an elderberry syrup with it. Honestly, it’s by far, the BEST thing I’ve found for allergy season. Local honey alone hasn’t worked for me, but the nettle/elderberry combo has! Good luck…
It's cool to see your little town! It would be great to see that and understand more about your wider community.
I have watched you for years and you guys show us all hard work pays off. I love that your karma has come back 10 fold. Not only have you both gotten successful but you helped other"s along the way, God has blessed you with meeting the right people on your journey. You also helped me to find my home in Panama where I will be moving to in the near future,
So glad I found you guys and Lola:s farm .. Colorado kills me with those damm Cottonwood trees I feel you Jordan.. Feel better !!!
My son started life with severe allergies that made it painful to watch him struggle to breathe. An amazing chiropractor told us that the reason for allergies was the body wasn't detoxifying well. I believe it was the liver that wasn't doing it's job well enough. He put him on a supplement for a week or two with accompanying adjustments. He's not had any problems since then. That was over 40 years ago.
I hope you can find relief by treating the cause and not just the symptoms. Wishing you the best.
Amen. No shots.
Local bee pollen (in a smoothie, usually) truly helped my seasonal allergies. Claritin and Flonase really helps, too, if it gets too bad. At least it’s only for a few weeks. Good luck!
I had severe allergies 🤧 I had to get monthly shots to just calm it down. I took a tbsp of black seed oil for two months and my allergies are gone! Good luck!
HEPA filter near your sleeping area might help. Your shop is not too big to filter the whole space.
I agree with putting a safety fence around your little swimming hole. I believe you could plumb in a simple siphon to auto start when the water gets deep enough.
Love your show and coffee. Carry on.
🦋 I remember the bedtime thing. I didn’t really care. Although I did try to get her in bed by eight 830 if something happened that she was still awake in her bed at 10 o’clock and she heard Emeril Lagasse the cooking show come on Food Network there was no stopping her she would grab her blanket and title right up to the couch and lay with me to watch it. You guys definitely have the right attitude. The more time you can spend with them do it. Little Sadie Jo is looking so adorable And happy. You guys are doing a great job. Much love and many blessings and thanks for the good videos.
3 weeks before allergy season mix a tsp of bee pollen and a tsp of honey from the same local bees with 2 fingers of warm water. Leave on your counter overnight and drink in the am. Do it for 3 weeks and your seasonal allergies will be much more manageable. Good luck. Safe travels.
I´m originally from the states but have spent the past 34 years in the Canary Islands, Spain. My kids were born here and I was never strick when them when it came to bedtime when they were infants and up till they went to school. They slept when we slept, and we kept them awake as long as possible during the day. They did have their naps as infants, but only because they couldn´t hang with with us.
Hope the rainy season cures the allergies, Jordan. The water hole is working well...and good progress with the bath complex.
You will enjoy the bath complex so much, after not having a real shower or restroom for so long. What is the name of the other black dog with a bit of brown or tan in his face...it is a very lovely dog.
Suggestion: you can use submersible water pump..just plug i and connect the hose it will carry the water up to the top..we used it for our water pump.
My mom has an issue in the fall, after the leaves fall. The moisture under the leaves creates mold, so when she goes to clear the leaves it puts the mold in the air and causes her to have an attack. I would think it would be a similar situation on your farm. After the rainy season, the moisture is causing mold on your forest floor. The dry/windy season is exposing it and putting it in the air, causing your attacks. In a few weeks it’s all gone and your back to normal. The only treatment I am aware of is conventional medicine, anything with a decongestant in it. If that’s not enough then add a hart burn medication with it like Zantac (not a chewable one). I know it sounds crazy but something with the hart burn med and the allergy med together makes it stronger. Also take these in the morning before the attack happens to avoid it all together. Waiting for it to happen then taking the meds makes them less effective. Also some people have problems sleeping when you take a decongestant to late. I know you don’t like taking conventional medicine, maybe you can find a natural one. Good luck.
My allergies disappeared as soon as I replaced sugar with local honey in my coffee every morning. Morning movement coffee of course!
It’s so precious to watch you revel in motherhood! So many women complain and miss so much of the magic and joy!! You’re both doing a beautiful job and Sadie’s happiness is evident in every video!❤🎉
A skin prick test, also called a puncture or scratch test, checks for immediate allergic reactions to as many as 50 different substances at once. This test is usually done to identify allergies to pollen, mold, pet dander, dust mites and foods. In adults, the test is usually done on the forearm.
I took one myself at a Doctor's office & I'm allergic to about 20 different things! Worst of all was Ragweed. I take a Loratadine every single day year round & it absolutely makes a difference. That's a Generic, so it's cheaper.
Hi Jordan, I am a medical doctor and also an allergy sufferer. Since your allergy is seasonal, it is probably due to some type of weed pollinating. If being absent from the farm during these pollinating weeks is not practical, and if over-the-counter antihistamines like Claritin don't help enough, there's an effective prescription medication called Montelukast 10mg once a day. If you can get it in Panama or have it sent to you from the US, it could help a lot. Unfortunately, I can't prescribe it to you in Panama. I am only licensed in Florida.
I saw your Be Here Now tattoo! That’s one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite singers Nahko. ❤love your videos! Can’t wait to see the final bathroom. PS. I am EQUALLY excited for your washer and dryer as you are 😂.. nothing beats that luxury
I was exactly going to say what amigotech said, I've heard that local honey helps with allergies. But since your allergies are only on your farm I agree that you need to get some bees get you a beehive. So they can pollinate with whatever is on your farm. And this should help you with your allergies.
The honey works for me. But there are times nothing works.
Good luck with your family and videos. Really enjoy you guys.
Concrete is so hard on the feet, knees and legs. I don’t think I noticed it as much when I was younger. The last month I’ve been renovating a condo. First day I tore out the carpets and spent the next month working on concrete. Everyday my feet ached when I went home. Now I put a layer of insulation and vinyl plank that also has a layer of insulation attached. My feet are much happier. Of course you can’t put vinyl plank in the shower but it is water proof so I did put it in the rest of my bathroom.
I wish when I was younger I had been kinder to my body
I feel your pain Jordan. I suffered for years from pollen and dust allergies. I tried local honey, I tried allergy shots. Then I found I was sensitive to dairy products which taxed my system. Once I stopped the dairy I never had an allergic reaction to anything, environmentalor food. The only way to diagnose was a blood allergy test. The standard allergy scratch test did not indicate the problem. Good luck with your journey.
Something you can try.
Take regular table salt.
Put it in a pan on low heat.
Stir constantly and as it starts to turn to a light yellow barely brown color, pull the pan off the stove and put the hot salt into a sock.
(Do NOT BURN the salt only yellow it.)
Tie the sock and put it up to your ears on the outside of the canal., one at a time alternating it for about 30 seconds to a minute each time.
It will be VERY hot at first, so you just barely dab it against ear canal each time, until it’s cooled enough to leave a bit longer on each ear canal.
This was the only thing that helped my young daughter cope with seasonal allergies.
Your family is so precious!!!! Loving you all so much 🤍
Tissues up your nose looked all too familiar. When I was your age, I had allergies so bad as well, that sticking tissues up my nose was the only thing I could do. It was SO frustrating, so I feel your pain. It was when a friend asked if his Korean friend could do acupuncture on me that my life changed. Redirecting the meridians in my body completely healed my body. I never experienced allergies again for the next 30 years. Today, I'll have a bout every now and then, but it's something I can live with. During my 3 months, 3 days a week of consistent acupuncture, it was primarily done on my head, face, hands and arms. It's something I would definitely look into if it's available out your way. ♡
It's looking good....but you should have added risers to your steel frame to keep it central. When you slump the contrete on it pushes the frame straight to the bottom, so the slab will still likely crack.
Jordan, I have very similar issues, and I am allergic to mold... Everytime it rains, my nose pours, especially in spring and fall. I have found that added vit D, zink, and vit C really, really help. (If I'm feeling bad, I bump up the vit C from 1000mg daily, to 2-3000 mg... Knocks the sickies out everytime, but you need to get a good brand supplement!) For quicker relief, I clean my nostrils with wintergreen rubbing alcohol, or rub a drop of rosemary oil in them...afterall, that is where the allergens enter our bodies, and stick there... Also, if dust is your problem, wash your face, arms, nostrils, etc, and change your clothes after working in it.... Hope this helps you... Sadie is the cutest!!! Love you guys!
So proud of you guys for everything you’ve endured and accomplished.
I am a bit concerned about your exposure to building elements such as concrete dust without protection. Is there something different or protective about the concrete mix and other construction products in Panama?
I’m so thankful that you guys get to live out there in an environment
that is much freer from air pollution than us urban folks!
Just please be super careful.
Love everything that you’re doing 💕❤️
I recommend daily granular Bee Pollen from a hive on your property, using a Neti Pot daily and CBD oil if allowed in your area.
I have recommended this to my patients for several years and have always had great results.
I started taking cod liver oil capsules daily and it helped IMMENSELY in my allergy symptoms. I don’t have any anymore!! Seriously a game changer and I’ve tried everything.
Love, how you leave some of the water to nature... And also this pump, that is so cool!!
Oh yes. Really magnanimous of them to not take it all. Sainthood is on the horizon.
I'm sure you have already thought of this guys but in a few months you will want to put up a barrier around that well of water just in case Sadie gets free (it happens to the best of us) and finds the pool. Just a heads up nothing negative. Love you guys. xx
and also to keep loose animals away, like the dogs, or if a cow or goat gets out - maybe even a ‘cage’ made of wire fencing with a roof (to keep the monkeys, etc out)
Jordan , you may know some 1 by your land who has honey bees.
Get the darkest
raw , honey, take a Tblsp. In the morning, at noon & before bed.
Don't drink anything for about 15 min .
The honey nearest to your land will have the pollen from the plants your immune system needs to help you build your resistance to the allergy.
Hope you all had a nice trip.
Take care.
💜🕊
I have the same problem with concrete vs. cement so I google it and for what I can tell is that cement is the powder and concrete when mixed with rocks, water and the powder.
NATURAL ALERGY RELIEF - LOCAL HONEY, WITH NATURAL ANTIHISTAMINES. I had the same issues here in northern California, I started eating the local honey and it just works!!!
Great job on the concrete, what a beautiful life you all are building!!
They probably need to have there own bee hive and their honey since he was fine in town.
Go see an allergist. A series of pinpricks will reveal what you are allergic to - and a serum can be devised to combat the allergy. Well worth the time, effort, and expense, which in Panama will be very inexpensive. May have to travel to Panama City to get it done, but you will be happy you did.
Your growing a strong kid fo the hardest times to come. YOUR ARE MY HEROS
I have watched you for the last few years. Pretty much since you have started Lola’s farm. I wish you wouldn’t use such negative titles for your videos. It borders on”snatch bait”. Your videos are nothing like your titles. You both are so positive and upbeat that I wish you would portray that. I don’t mean this to come across as a criticism…I sincerely look forward to your videos. You are so inspiring and lovely to watch. Thank you.
Find out what is flowering around this time of year for you Jordan. Its nearly certain it'll be something thats in season. Mark on the calendar how long the symptoms persist each year, then research all the local flowers and veg etc.
Truth is Jordan, your body will react to whatever it is every year, but it'll get semi used to it as time passes too.
I noticed in several videos that you tend to pronounce Boquete more like BoGETe.
As someone who is fluent in both English and Spanish, I can definitely see how you got there, as the “que” is not quite the same as the English “k”, but it’s not as far back in the mouth as the “g” sound.
A tip is to say a “k” but with less air behind it. To practice, try putting your hand in front on your mouth to feel your breath, and try alternating saying an English letter “k” where you can feel the breath on your hand, then a Spanish “que” with no air rushing out.
Hope that helps! ❤
I can recommend the following for your allergies: This worked 100 % for my husband! First you have to check your blood for cases of incompatibility. In 99,9 % of the cases it‘s gluten, cow milkproducts and eggs. Than you have to avoid these things which is hard at the beginning but ok later on. The result is amazing! All the best!
The only thing I can suggest for the allergies is to find some local honey and eat some every day. Start this a feet weeks before the time it started last year and and keep taking it a few weeks after it usually stops. Or just keep taking it, it can't hurt. Yeah, I used to walk around with tissues up my nose as well. It is so miserable and just keeps coming out. I think my allergy was caused by mold. So yeah, I hear ya! Sadie is so cute when she talks. She is living the life. ❤
Keep up the hard work , we're all watching!
A neti pot to flush the sinuses, my sister swears by it. She gets 2 weeks of relief for every flush. Stinging nettle is also great for allergies.
Enjoy this time of wee!
Enjoy this time of we.
I can relate to the season of allergies.
Sometimes it takes years to figure out the culprit, too.
I miss Massachusetts for that reason (amoung many reasons). If I got a bit of sniffles, head to the ocean. Did my head the best. (Perhaps some saline mist?)
Unfortunately, when I came back to the Midwest, my seasonal allergies compounded. 🤷🏽♀️
My mum would always have Noni juice and found it really helped her allergies. Drank it when she was having a severe allergy attack and it stopped it. Swore by it since. Also the local honey thing is great
I love when you sing Kaylee. You should do it more often. Yes, kids can really change you. You are great parents. 🤗❤️🙏🏼
Showers are suppose to be made from dry pack not concrete. Dry pack with a pvc or vinyl liner..The walls of the shower need to be waterproofed with Redguard or similar product..Look it up...
Hey Jordan and kaylee and Baby Sadie and Rodrigo, fun video. As for your allergies, I take Allegra. For some reason I don't need it here in Thailand, except for those days when you can see the pollen collecting along the side of the road. Allergies can put you down and you can't do anything. When it's really bad my eyelids will almost go completely shut.
Good luck with your allergies.
Allergies: the local honey thing; some homeopathic allergy tabs; see an acupuncturist/Chinese medicine doctor (mine always gets me dialed in with a combo of needling and Chinese herb tea pills); place a little Vaseline around the entry to each nostril- it grabs some of the allergens; wear a cloth mask over your snoot. These I’ve used, depending on the situation and it really helps.
I got rid of my allergies by intermitent fasting.The break from food gives your body time to fight your allergies.
I love this family! And I love that Construction Foreman - Sadie.
Columbia the land of Great Coffee ☕ Have a Safe Trip guy's 😘😘😘
Love from The Land Down Under 😘 😘
Use a nettypot and clean out your sinuses twice a day. Just blow all that stuff out after your rinse with nettypot. It’s the stuff locating in the air from the trees.
I love that Sadie’s entertainment is her family.
As a child experiencing musical instruments were entertainment and I will never forget it! The life experience Sadie is receiving is real, loving, & adventurous!
aww feel better and what a beautiful family blessings 🤗
JORDAN, IS THERE A BEE KEEPER AROUND YOU SOMEWHERE? Get some natural honey and start eating some every day. It is known to help with allergies in the locations it’s harvested from. Give it a try and please let me know how it does.
Fix it next trip to USA - My youngest had the same issues, allergy tested and it was dust mites pollen from grass in the adjacent paddocks. A series of desensitisation shots has brought him 98% relief 😉 Good luck!
I love watching your videos. Since your well goes empty have you given any thought to capturing the water that gets spit out of the check valve and having a gutter or pipe return it to your well. I was going to make a suggestion you could run some low voltage wire to a low voltage water shutoff valve (many of them available on line) that you could turn on and off based on tank level or you could do it manually with a switch near your water tank. You could put in in parallel with the manual valve so you have an option to run it either way. But then saw you like the walk lol.
Kaylee, cement makes concrete, a lot of people get it wrong, so don't worry, your not alone,