Hey guys! I see you’re getting a lot of comments on the living arrangements, so I won’t add to that. I’m lying... yes I will! Listen, you will absolutely hate living like a giant in a space you can’t stand up in! Showering on your knees doesn’t sound like an upgrade. Use half of the upstairs for a bedroom and personal storage, and the area below that for your living room/kitchen/bathroom. Same square footage, much more enjoyable. Then you can use the other half of the mezzanine for bulk storage, and the rest of the downstairs as a workshop. Just have plastic rolled up at each level to drop down when working to keep dust out of your living space (or do some cheap plywood walls you can remove later). Good luck! Oh, and there’s a body on your roof...
From September to November things can turn around very fast. Brace yourself for the worst.,buy seeds,and food for long time.Be prepared for desperate times. God Bless you.
I would build a one story shop with doors alongside your structure for the workshop. You already have one wall and help and experience already. The dust will kill you if you don’t separate the shop from the living area. Really it wouldn’t take that much to do it right now. Then your rebuild can take as long as it takes in the bus.
Hey.. why not... just a thought.. why dont u just gut out the entire bus and use that as your work space for sawing and what not? And turn the work space into tiny home and storage? That way you dont gave to worry about saw dust?
When you no longer look at the situation as being forced, instead allow your visions and possibilities within the space you created. It will free your mind and one will no longer feel trapped in your current situation.
I love You guys so much and during Quarantine you have literally made me feel so much better. I hope the best for you and for everyone reading this because no matter what you are going through IT WILL GET BETTER
I would split the workshop in half... one half top level for sleeping and personal storage and lower level for kitchen and living space. Use the other half for storage on top half and workshop on lower half.
Hi, I see you suck on the end of the hose to get the water to flow when you are getting water from the drum/container onto the plants, etc. An easier way of doing it and not having to suck on the pipe is if you submerge the whole pipe in the water until only the end that you are holding is above the water, then close up the outflow end of the pipe with your thumb, and while holding it closed, move the end that you are holding, to the point below the tank that you have designated the water to flow to. When the end is on the correct spot, let go with your thumb/finger and gravity will let the water flow out of the tank.
Good luck guys! Your planting strategy is interesting. Tomato, egg plants, watermelon and pineapple love warm conditions( green house) but your kale, Brussels, romaine, cabbage etc love the opposite conditions ( cool and wet). I'd turn up a row of dirt outside your greenhouse for all those cool loving crops and free up space in the greenhouse for the warm stuff and starting seeds before transplanting outside.
I had my office in my woodworking shop and the dust covered everything. I did sanding outside the shop and only cut boards inside and it was still unbearable for me. You are going to think that you are not creating that much dust, but you are, and you are going to be constantly breathing it in. I ended up moving my office to a different structure on my property and now the other area is strictly my woodworking shop. If it is something you have to do then try to make some sort of barrier between the workshop and your living space. I love watching your videos and it is so amazing the progress that you guys are making! Good luck!
Moving into the workshop makes perfect sense. Move downstairs, it might get hot up there. The lockdown decree was as clear as mud. Miscommunications from on high.
Here in Canada, everything is starting to go back to normal. Lockdown over. I can't believe you guys are going back into quarantine. Best of luck and well wishes to you guys and your community.
its what happens when you don't take this seriously to start with, relapses are worse. We are rather fortunate to be in Canada though depends on where exactly...
I love you guys to pieces! You seem to be a perfect match. Its wonderful what you're doing. Sharing my experience: 1. black draws heat 2. sawdust blows through the tiniest of cracks in a wood shop 3. rain is deafening that close to the tin roof 4. experiment with just your mattress upstairs before going all in 5. spritzing a cat with water is a good training tool
I think building a bedroom and bathroom off the back of the bus and turning the current bed area into a seating area with walking space to access rear door that leads to the addition would be a great way to renovate that living space.
I'm so happy you're moving to the "workshop" I kept waiting since you started building it for you guys to say you're gonna move there 🤗🥰 can't wait to see the final result
4:45 Relationship goals: Find yourself a life partner that after years of living together expresses with un-ironic joy, their enthusiasm for finally getting an indoor outhouse.
Roger is such a great addition to your community. I love the way he is right there on top of the construction, in spite of the noise and the sparks. He is fearless! I love Lola too (how could one not???), but your family feels more complete now. The fact that you are animal lovers makes me enjoy your stuff that much more. I am in Uzbekistan and we are also on lockdown for the next three days; cases are increasing exponentially, so more quarantine may be in my future too. I know you will rock it. Stay true. Thanks for sharing your journey with us; I have been spending a lot of time with you lately!
OMG, I laughed out loud when the video started and the drone passed over the workshop. The tools were gone and you were laying there! Thanks for the smiles.
My wife and I send you guys our love! Stay well and keep up the hard work! Always a pleasure watching the content, it gives us motivation and inspiration to finish our tiny home and over landing truck! 👍 can not wait to see what y’all are up to next! Wishing y’all are well and best of luck to ya’s ❤️!
Loving watching your progress... Just an fyi on the chickens. It *looked* like you closed up their pen after letting them out in the morning? If so, thats a no no as that is where they should want to go to lay their eggs and should know it's always open for them. They will probably make a lot of noise when they do lay an egg as they are sooooooooo proud or something, so if you hear that out in the brush, go check for eggs as you sort of want to curb that free for all laying so you can be sure the egges are fresh. Once the *lay area* is established, the leaving them out all day is wonderful as they will run home, drop that egg, and off to lala play land. They are wonderful. Just lost my last one at 15 years of age. (or there abouts)
Hello, I told you that you should put a ceiling under the roof, because the noise of the rain will not let you sleep, it rains a lot there, and another because of the heat of the sheet metal, when out in the sun, greetings from Argentina
Consider installing ceiling before moving in to help cancel out the sound of rain, specially if you're considering the mezannine as the sleeping quarters. You may not be able to sleep with all the rain and only the roof separting you from it.
I just love you guys. I subscribe to a lot of couple videos and have to say that you guys and Trent and Allie are the pure definition of soul mates. You guys invite us in and give the opportunity to escape for a few moments from the, otherwise, chaos that seems to be dominating the states. Many times I have wished I could be there.
Have you watched Sara and Luca of "Leave Everything and Wander"? They are truly incredible, very heart-touching, super genuine and fantastic drone shots, editing and music, right up there with Jordan & Kaylee and Trent & Allie. Also The Matneys who are really fun & refreshing. They are all friends with each other.
Another thing to consider about being upstairs .... Y'all will need to insulate the ceiling very very good , because being that close to the roof , heat will be a problem and so will noise from the rain storms there...
I don't understAnd why yous don't put a bathroom and small kitchen area on the main floor at least. I've seen how small bathrooms and kitchens can get from van videos. Wouldn't take up that much room at all
Some of the plants in the green house may need to be pollinated by hand because the bees will not go into the green house to do that job, so you may need to find out which plants you have that need to be pollinated, there are some that do not need to be, because the plants take care of that themselves.
If I might suggest...separate the floor space in 2 areas with a wall that could be removed later. The kitchen - Living rm area in the front and since you plan to have a garage door on the back side, let that be the workshop area open to air, so dust etc could be more easily going out. On the demising wall put a big fixed window like done with plexiglass (cheap) so you do not loose light and visual contact with exterior. ...Build a terrace extension at back and weather permitting do must of sanding, cutting et outside...
What a great idea. What about a 3/4 temporary wall to keep a lot of dust out and also safety. Maybe a cloth to roll down from ceiling to help with dust and also keep bugs out. I don't know if you get the bugs that you're familiar with in the north east ( I'm in NH). so awesome what you both are doing and have achieved.
Good Day Beautiful People, Just wanted to say the two of you are amazing. I love your love for each other, your fur babies ( Lola and Roger) your friends/helpers/workers. All of you have so much fun and keep such a positive attitude towards every situation. Just an awe inspiring relationship for all the rest of us to strive for each and every day. My birthday is Sunday, August 2nd and I treated myself to a bag of Kaylees Beans. Thank you for your love, inspiration, beauty of living in the moment and of course my birthday gift. Will cherish my first cup of your beans. Cheers, Elizabeth
We got our second bag of coffee! Thank you. Roger may be spending too much time w Lola, except she is trainable! Stay safe & we’ll all get through this.
My cat is like that too. He loves ham and turkey! He will stare at you until you give him some. You should make the shop your tiny home and put all the tools and things in the bus for now.
Hi from Thailand. Amazing star-lapse! About the loft, heat rises plus rain on roof just above head deafening Ground floor btr. Good luck guys, enjoy your vlogs :)
Seems like you’d be better off using a small section of the main building for your temporary living space. Trying to live in that loft will not be comfortable nor practical.
Okay, so here's my idea...use the loft for sleeping/clothes storage, downstairs, under the loft for bathroom, kitchen, lounge, and the rest for workshop/tool storage. If you want to continue to travel at some point, redesign your camper to accomodate living without all that space you use for storage since you can keep all that stuff in the workshop when you travel. The camper could be sweet! Oh, and install plastic curtain barrier from the ceiling to the floor in the workshop to keep your living space clean.
I been following u guys since jorden cut the heater line iand had? Antifreeze running all over the place you guys are so much inspiration for me and you're the reason why I bought my bus I'm 50 years old and I feel like a kid again love you guys
You all should make the whole entire work space your first tiny house and then take everything out of your bus and then use the bus to store all of your stuff & then in a year after you are ready to start on your actual tiny home, then you can rent out the first make shift tiny home and make some extra money or just keep it for your guest when you have people come and visit from out of town. Pick a little corner for the work space to make stuff and keep all your supplies inside a cleared out empty bus. You could use the top loft for your bed room loft and then the bottom take one wall & make it your kitchen and another tiny spot for your bathroom and then a family room living area open to the kitchen. So only build one enclosed room which would be your bathroom. That would make a really cool tiny house. Just a tip...
Aside from being obsessed watching the video, I am now obsessed with knowing what or WHOOOO is on the roof each video. Favorite game with the boys (we road trip a lot) is I spy....
Your comfort is worth all the work you've put in. 1. Make the first floor of the Workshop- your home. 2. Use second floor of the Workshop for storage and video editing. 3. Use the van for storage! Gut the van: [i] Remove the wall facing the porch and [ii] replace the wall with an overhead door (ROLL-UP DOOR www.rollupdoorsdirect.com), [iii] add porch roof in front of van for outdoor storage + work area.
Hey guys, living in CT for the past 20 years but all my family still in Panama, My understanding is the Ngobes tribes in Boquete are getting hit very hard with COVID, Panama in general number os cases are very high. Stay safe
I'm old enough to be your parent and yet I really enjoy and miss that youthful enthusiasm and I remember it well. The really great thing you've done is manage to cultivate it and make it happen.
Kaylee: You seem like the happiest young woman in the world!! You are obviously VERY happy with your life. Just wanted to ask a question: How did you learn to do all the things you do, carpentry, planting, working with animals etc? I could never build things like you do lol.. Donna
Go back about 8 months and start marathon watching every video from there and you'll see that Kaylee learnt lots along the way and it all mounts up. The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Kaylee was never afraid to take each first step and with each foot in front of the other each step mounts up and that's how over a short amount of time you get to be an expert in only a few months. She's got stick-to-it-iveness. lol It's very impressive what she's done and how she's come along.
When you’re temporarily living in the upper part of your workshop, you should hang a sort of tapestry or mosquito net to prevent sawdust from getting into your living area.
Since everyone is telling you what to do with your land I don’t want to be left out. So here it is: Give me a piece of it so I can come build a house and be a part of your amazing community!! No but seriously I love you guys! You guys are amazing! So fun and funny and caring, creative, hard working and inclusive! And I love the new addition of the new camera work. Thanks for sharing your journey. I love watching you guys! Lots of love from Vancouver Canada! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I've only been following you for just a short time, but I absolutely love you two! You're the sweetest to each other and it warms my heart to see you thriving off of the land, hard work, each other and all of the wonderful friends you've made along the way. Where are you both from originally? Can't wait to see your finished tiny home/workshop! ... you're going to have a shower! 😁🤸♀️
I think that your going to enjoy living in your Work Shop!!! Glad to see the reinforcing of the Work Shop deck!!! Rodger the Cat is the real Foreman there!!!
Love from Connecticut. I first watched you guys around when you were feeding the homeless in Cali. I watched on and off since then. Since you have been in Panama I am hooked. You guys are were awesome before, but you seem really really happy in Panama and it gives me joy to watch your videos. I wish you nothing but peace , love and joy. Thank you for giving me hope during dark times.
I would definitely recommend building a railing for the loft and a staircase. This would be much safer for you and the pets. Love to all😍 and stay safe!
After your workshop build is done, get an outdoor movie projector to screen your upcoming your videos on the side wall to share with all your friends, like an outdoor theater.
I like the idea of using the bus as a workshop. Put a roof over the deck and bus to catch more water. Move the solar up on the roof. Move the stuff inside into the new building. Live downstairs and use the mezzanine for storage and maybe sleeping.
Love your channel and all the healthy things you do like the deep breathing exercises. If you are going to do it in a group like that, it would be better done outside with fresh air, rather than in an enclosed space like the bus, especially during these Covid times. Stay well.❤️
Hello to both of you, I am new to The Nomadic Movement and from the first episode I run in to I was hooked. It was nostalgia, I am not sure you are interested in my little story, but here it is. When I was young female, I travel with my backpack around Europe and visited all the countries except Russia, at that time nobody could freely travel there. I worked for few months in each country, saved money and visited the most beautiful places you could imagine, most of them were chosen from local residents recommendations. After that I moved to the next country and so forth. I lived the vagabond life for a quite long time, then came to Canada and decided to stay longer, way longer than anticipated. I got married and raised two awesome boys. On this side of the globe I travelled to number of different countries and have fallen in love with Caribbean site of Costa Rica, by the border with Panama. If I was younger I would totally do what you are doing. I found in both of you kindred harts..... now, I am anticipating your posts with eagerness. Lots of love and hugs - Dana.
Love your kitty! You are doing great! Love all the progress. Hope you are not in quarantine long. Here in Tennessee some kids are going back to school. A more broken up schedule. So that the rooms can be cleaned every other day, and in the country where we live the kids are doing online school for at least 9 weeks. It started today. There has been a big jump in cases in our small town. So take care! God bless guys! Leslye
Why dont you convert the bus into the workshop, or add an extension to the Workshop that you can live in while you’re doing all the other amazing projects and once completed, could eventually be guest accommodation, love the channel and your enthusiasm, it’s just awe inspiring and beautiful what you both are doing and achieving, just love you guys
For upstairs and In the practical almost no-cost sense, you can create two different flexible walls. One with mosquito nets for fresh air and ventilation. The second full plastic/tarp type to be put on to minimize the dust when working in the shop. It will not be dustproof but may reduce 70% of the sawdust. Both can have magnets for easy on/off installation given it is a metal structure. Maybe some rechargeable battery fans for air circulation. In the long term and not as cheap, consider installing a shower and sink downstairs with a small battery-operated pump for your water. Built a deep french drain and/or septic tank. Initially, you may consider one of those blue water tanks they use during construction in the U.S. in lew of the septic tank. Maybe a small solar system to sustain a 12V RV refrigerator. Technology allows these to be very efficient and low energy requirements. Maybe expensive but now they come up to 10 CuFt "as far as I know". Probably you can store food for more than 3 weeks at a time. Maybe add two pieces of metal to the building to tie a tarp for outdoor shade/cooking/etc. A camp Chef 3-burner outdoor stove that comes with a griddle. A portable 5 or 7 lbs propane tank may last several months. A concrete pad or wood deck for the outside cooking area under the tarp shade will be great.
I almost fainted when I saw the title, glad you are staying on your property. It's been really nice watching you and your friends....their English is getting pretty good, while your Spanish is improving as well. Lola, Roger and the chickies are the superstars, for sure! Sending warm abrazos!
Hi Guys I have folled you for the last 6 mths and watched nearly all your previous vlogs. There are only 4 Vanlife youtube channels that I follow from the states (Panama) because a lot of the others are just faking it for the sake of videos and I don't feel they are genuine. You are an adventurous couple and I like the ups and down that you share with all of us so to me it appears genuine. Love wht your trying to achieve on your land and Look forward to seeing it all up and running. Thank you for the happy entertainment, from Paddy here in Dublin Ireland...:)
Hi highly recommend "Leave Everything and Wander" Sara & Luca. They are so genuine, warm and heart-touching. Incredible drone shots, filming, editing music, content, etc.
hey guys I've Came Upon Your Channel. It's great to see what you guys are doing, just wanted to give you some friendly gave you a little woodworking tip to help you. I see you guys are using what is called a speed square a real good trick is when you're using a speed square to make your Cuts Square to the wood hold your speed square next to the circular saw while you're cutting your piece of wood that way every cut will be square and you can cut faster cuz you don't have to look just hold the fence of the circular saw next to the and when you pick up the wood again still always be square give it a try you'll get the hang of it I think you'll love it. it also saves your saw blades from binding while you're cuting and when you're using a generator it'll save gas because you saw will draw less amperage. keep up the good work.
Phenolic resin wood sealant? The formaldehyde from that and the plywood might end up giving you some medical issues in the future, along with whatever comes from the tools & sawdust. And with plywood sawdust, there will also be glue dust.
Recently started following you guys and am obsessed with how awesome your vibes, videos and goals are. Such hard working and positive people is what we need more of. Thank you for sharing your world with us.
THe rain noise from the tin roof will kill you. I've tried it. You need to insulate. I did it with 5 cm hard rockwool and plasterboards. Drastically reduced the noise. And I think it is a good decision. However, maybe make a small shed for the tools and smelly and dusty stuff. You don't want to live in that. Or use the bus as a shed. Oh, and you can make a separation between the living area and the workshop. Perhaps a plastic curtain.
How's Jord's rash? I know your chickens are free range but the tiny area you keep them in at night doesn't look like it gives them much protection from all the heavy rain and wind, are you going to make something bigger and something to keep them out of the harsh weather?
Try plain, white lyme dust for bugs...I put mine in a loosely woven fabric 'bag' and dust on top and underneath. The lyme dust eats through the exterior protective coats of the bugs and kills them...as long as you wash veggies before eating, lyme is not harmful to humans. However, if you get some on legs, arms, etc., please wash off. Do not apply in wind...and after a rain if veggies are outside, reapply. Good luck.
I justl love your videos I just find myself smiling all the time Love the interaction with the guys and the animals The beautiful skies All your ideas and the way you change into something else so easilly That little kitty is the best / sooo sweet Got a kick out of watching the chickens following you around like kids and their momma LOL LOL Great video guys Keep moving forward
Build a lean-to Shed off the front of the bus rip apart the bus and turn it in to the tool room . then put a water catchment system on the new house shop . to start filling your rain water. That way you can unload all supplies at the top of the hill.
@@tjmac6339 as a tool shed its fine. But not a workshop. Try to maneuver an 4x8 sheet of plywood on a table saw in there. Tell me how that works for you. I guess you only work on doll houses
This was always going to happen. Shame you didn’t decide on this a while ago. Learn from this - leave the bus as is and start on your house BUT also on the house you have promised your workers!
And you two please remember how much condensation will be on the inside of the metal during high humidity.. make sure you do all the right things to keep fwater forming on the inside, dipping heavily from the ceiling.. and water running down the walls... 😊👍😊 I had a friend who built a pole barn type building to live in in Indiana and constantly had issues with major condensation on windows, walls, and ceiling… It all but ran them out of their new pole barn home...VERY, VERY IMPORTANT KIDs...!!!
I am so tired of the lock down and quarantine too. For me it has been 7 months, Home, Work, and grocery trips every 2/3 weeks. I am thankful for my job, and that they are being very safe. But I just want to live my life, go have some fun. It is my birthday today. *hugs* It looks beautiful there. Please Be Safe.
You should build a little shelter for the generator, 3 side and a roof so the sound goes away from you. insulate it with roxul acoustic insulation. As a sound shield, it'll help with daily sanity.
Got our coffee today! Kalee's beans. My wife is a life long coffee drinker and is super excited. I am looking forward to joining the Java Club with my first ever cup of coffee tomorrow morning!!
Good luck with the quarantine. Because of my health I've been in quarantine since January by myself. You guy's are very lucky to have each other. I've seen 5 people from a distance. This could go on for another 6mo to a year or two. 🥺
Sad to hear about the re-quarantine order but better to do it early than be in the sad place the US is!🙁 Love the idea of using the workshop space as living space! Don’t get too comfy!🤣 Y’all are terrific! I look forward to each episode!!💖
As you know I have been following you from your very first youtube video! I said in an earlier video that the mezzanine should have actually been another floor in which you could stand up in. It appears that you can only crawl on your hands & knees! There's no way you can build a shower!. My suggestion would be for you to raise the roof, I know it will not be easy but I think it can be done. At least that way you can stand up & walk around & you can build a proper shower. Then you can move to the second level & be comfortable living there. The bottom level you can have as your storage & workshop. As far as the sawdust problem you could have a vacuum/dust collection system for each of the tools. You might have to buy tools that have the feature of being able to use that type of system. Concerning the bus, you could have your helpers move into it so that they don't have to travel to & from your property every day! Something else I've never understood is why you put the water containers down the hillside & then have to pump it up the hill. It rains the same if they were up closer to the bus & then you wouldn't have to pump it up the hillside. Maybe I'm missing something. Please tell me if I am. I guess it's too late to change the water system now. Whatever you decide you should consider all your options & do what you think is right for you. I'm only telling you what I would do! Of course, hindsight is 20/20 & I realize that. You are hard workers & I give you a lot of credit for that! I love you guys, love your videos & only wish the best for you. May God bless you in all you do! Sincerely, Roger
You two are AWESOME..such tenacity and optimism..stay focused and weather this pandemic!! Wonderful to know you have sooo much help!! you'll be able to FINISH your workshop/home in record time.!
As I was watching him painting I was thinking damn those dollars stores have more convenience value every time I watch their videos lol Getting a package from back home for them must be like winning the lottery, if it doesn't get "lost" on the way
The situation here in Canada is much the same, with the virus scare going on. Many of my friends and I are stock car racing fans. I go to a minimum of 2 dirt track races each weekend. This year, which is my 40th weekly year attending. I have not been able to go to any racing. I am retired exactly 5 years from a massive stroke at age 56. So this is what we do. Besides this, I go to the beach and relax daily with my dog. This has been the most boring summer. I had a small motor home and travelled around for 2 years. But unfortunately, the government disability makes it hard to survive. I sold off that vehicle and my old show car and do what I can these days. I enjoy watching your progress . Have fun and be safe..
A fine mesh screen may work well to keep sawdust - and flies - out of your living space. I can't wait for this next step! You two have inspired me so much to go for my own dreams. Thank you!
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Hey guys! I see you’re getting a lot of comments on the living arrangements, so
I won’t add to that. I’m lying... yes I will! Listen, you will absolutely hate living like a giant in a space you can’t stand up in! Showering on your knees doesn’t sound like an upgrade. Use half of the upstairs for a bedroom and personal storage, and the area below that for your living room/kitchen/bathroom. Same square footage, much more enjoyable. Then you can use the other half of the mezzanine for bulk storage, and the rest of the downstairs as a workshop. Just have plastic rolled up at each level to drop down when working to keep dust out of your living space (or do some cheap plywood walls you can remove later). Good luck!
Oh, and there’s a body on your roof...
Rick Park: The chalk outline must have washed off with the rain. :-)
the can't fit everything in there it's not that big
Roger just melts my heart! Even if he is a little devil. 🐈💕
From September to November things can turn around very fast. Brace yourself for the worst.,buy seeds,and food for long time.Be prepared for desperate times. God Bless you.
I would build a one story shop with doors alongside your structure for the workshop. You already have one wall and help and experience already. The dust will kill you if you don’t separate the shop from the living area. Really it wouldn’t take that much to do it right now. Then your rebuild can take as long as it takes in the bus.
Hey.. why not... just a thought.. why dont u just gut out the entire bus and use that as your work space for sawing and what not? And turn the work space into tiny home and storage? That way you dont gave to worry about saw dust?
That's a pretty good idea.
You got the right attitude, "Let's go back to the land and build some stuff." As long as you've got projects you'll make it through any quarantine.
Y’all left someone on the roof yesterday. Hahahahahaha
When you no longer look at the situation as being forced, instead allow your visions and possibilities within the space you created. It will free your mind and one will no longer feel trapped in your current situation.
I love You guys so much and during Quarantine you have literally made me feel so much better. I hope the best for you and for everyone reading this because no matter what you are going through IT WILL GET BETTER
thank you kind person
I would split the workshop in half... one half top level for sleeping and personal storage and lower level for kitchen and living space. Use the other half for storage on top half and workshop on lower half.
Hi,
I see you suck on the end of the hose to get the water to flow when you are getting water from the drum/container onto the plants, etc. An easier way of doing it and not having to suck on the pipe is if you submerge the whole pipe in the water until only the end that you are holding is above the water, then close up the outflow end of the pipe with your thumb, and while holding it closed, move the end that you are holding, to the point below the tank that you have designated the water to flow to. When the end is on the correct spot, let go with your thumb/finger and gravity will let the water flow out of the tank.
Good luck guys! Your planting strategy is interesting. Tomato, egg plants, watermelon and pineapple love warm conditions( green house) but your kale, Brussels, romaine, cabbage etc love the opposite conditions ( cool and wet). I'd turn up a row of dirt outside your greenhouse for all those cool loving crops and free up space in the greenhouse for the warm stuff and starting seeds before transplanting outside.
I had my office in my woodworking shop and the dust covered everything. I did sanding outside the shop and only cut boards inside and it was still unbearable for me. You are going to think that you are not creating that much dust, but you are, and you are going to be constantly breathing it in. I ended up moving my office to a different structure on my property and now the other area is strictly my woodworking shop. If it is something you have to do then try to make some sort of barrier between the workshop and your living space. I love watching your videos and it is so amazing the progress that you guys are making! Good luck!
Moving into the workshop makes perfect sense. Move downstairs, it might get hot up there.
The lockdown decree was as clear as mud. Miscommunications from on high.
Here in Canada, everything is starting to go back to normal. Lockdown over. I can't believe you guys are going back into quarantine. Best of luck and well wishes to you guys and your community.
its what happens when you don't take this seriously to start with, relapses are worse. We are rather fortunate to be in Canada though depends on where exactly...
I love you guys to pieces! You seem to be a perfect match. Its wonderful what you're doing.
Sharing my experience: 1. black draws heat 2. sawdust blows through the tiniest of cracks in a wood shop 3. rain is deafening that close to the tin roof 4. experiment with just your mattress upstairs before going all in 5. spritzing a cat with water is a good training tool
I love that cat, he is so funny. And the interaction between him and Lola is awesome!
Your broom morphed into a dead body.
You guys are in the best place in the world to be in quarentine.
I think building a bedroom and bathroom off the back of the bus and turning the current bed area into a seating area with walking space to access rear door that leads to the addition would be a great way to renovate that living space.
I'm so happy you're moving to the "workshop" I kept waiting since you started building it for you guys to say you're gonna move there 🤗🥰 can't wait to see the final result
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Relationship goals: Find yourself a life partner that after years of living together expresses with un-ironic joy, their enthusiasm for finally getting an indoor outhouse.
I love this comment!
Roger is such a great addition to your community. I love the way he is right there on top of the construction, in spite of the noise and the sparks. He is fearless! I love Lola too (how could one not???), but your family feels more complete now. The fact that you are animal lovers makes me enjoy your stuff that much more. I am in Uzbekistan and we are also on lockdown for the next three days; cases are increasing exponentially, so more quarantine may be in my future too. I know you will rock it. Stay true. Thanks for sharing your journey with us; I have been spending a lot of time with you lately!
OMG, I laughed out loud when the video started and the drone passed over the workshop. The tools were gone and you were laying there! Thanks for the smiles.
My wife and I send you guys our love! Stay well and keep up the hard work! Always a pleasure watching the content, it gives us motivation and inspiration to finish our tiny home and over landing truck! 👍 can not wait to see what y’all are up to next! Wishing y’all are well and best of luck to ya’s ❤️!
Loving watching your progress... Just an fyi on the chickens. It *looked* like you closed up their pen after letting them out in the morning? If so, thats a no no as that is where they should want to go to lay their eggs and should know it's always open for them. They will probably make a lot of noise when they do lay an egg as they are sooooooooo proud or something, so if you hear that out in the brush, go check for eggs as you sort of want to curb that free for all laying so you can be sure the egges are fresh. Once the *lay area* is established, the leaving them out all day is wonderful as they will run home, drop that egg, and off to lala play land. They are wonderful. Just lost my last one at 15 years of age. (or there abouts)
So cute when Rodrigo was like “Lola have one!!” regarding the head covering during their deep breathing session🤣
Why wouldn't you consider making the bus your workshop and making the tiny home at your home
Hello, I told you that you should put a ceiling under the roof, because the noise of the rain will not let you sleep, it rains a lot there, and another because of the heat of the sheet metal, when out in the sun, greetings from Argentina
Consider installing ceiling before moving in to help cancel out the sound of rain, specially if you're considering the mezannine as the sleeping quarters. You may not be able to sleep with all the rain and only the roof separting you from it.
I just love you guys. I subscribe to a lot of couple videos and have to say that you guys and Trent and Allie are the pure definition of soul mates. You guys invite us in and give the opportunity to escape for a few moments from the, otherwise, chaos that seems to be dominating the states. Many times I have wished I could be there.
Have you watched Sara and Luca of "Leave Everything and Wander"? They are truly incredible, very heart-touching, super genuine and fantastic drone shots, editing and music, right up there with Jordan & Kaylee and Trent & Allie. Also The Matneys who are really fun & refreshing. They are all friends with each other.
My prayers and thoughts are with as you go into lockdown! Be safe be well.
Why don’t you utilise the lower part (the back half) as your home as there is no problem with height and easier for your pets?
Another thing to consider about being upstairs .... Y'all will need to insulate the ceiling very very good , because being that close to the roof , heat will be a problem and so will noise from the rain storms there...
And a lot cooler at night.
I don't understAnd why yous don't put a bathroom and small kitchen area on the main floor at least. I've seen how small bathrooms and kitchens can get from van videos. Wouldn't take up that much room at all
Love the stars and nature! Would be amazing to have nature only videos periodically since your area is SO beautiful!
I was very nervous for Lola, when you guys were up top. She would not survive a fall from that height. Just saying...
Some of the plants in the green house may need to be pollinated by hand because the bees will not go into the green house to do that job, so you may need to find out which plants you have that need to be pollinated, there are some that do not need to be, because the plants take care of that themselves.
If I might suggest...separate the floor space in 2 areas with a wall that could be removed later. The kitchen - Living rm area in the front and since you plan to have a garage door on the back side, let that be the workshop area open to air, so dust etc could be more easily going out. On the demising wall put a big fixed window like done with plexiglass (cheap) so you do not loose light and visual contact with exterior. ...Build a terrace extension at back and weather permitting do must of sanding, cutting et outside...
What a great idea. What about a 3/4 temporary wall to keep a lot of dust out and also safety. Maybe a cloth to roll down from ceiling to help with dust and also keep bugs out. I don't know if you get the bugs that you're familiar with in the north east ( I'm in NH). so awesome what you both are doing and have achieved.
Good Day Beautiful People, Just wanted to say the two of you are amazing. I love your love for each other, your fur babies ( Lola and Roger) your friends/helpers/workers. All of you have so much fun and keep such a positive attitude towards every situation. Just an awe inspiring relationship for all the rest of us to strive for each and every day. My birthday is Sunday, August 2nd and I treated myself to a bag of Kaylees Beans. Thank you for your love, inspiration, beauty of living in the moment and of course my birthday gift. Will cherish my first cup of your beans. Cheers, Elizabeth
We got our second bag of coffee! Thank you.
Roger may be spending too much time w Lola, except she is trainable! Stay safe & we’ll all get through this.
My cat is like that too. He loves ham and turkey! He will stare at you until you give him some. You should make the shop your tiny home and put all the tools and things in the bus for now.
Hi from Thailand. Amazing star-lapse! About the loft, heat rises plus rain on roof just above head deafening Ground floor btr. Good luck guys, enjoy your vlogs :)
Seems like you’d be better off using a small section of the main building for your temporary living space. Trying to live in that loft will not be comfortable nor practical.
I think I would rather be up there away from any critters at night that might get in!
Okay, so here's my idea...use the loft for sleeping/clothes storage, downstairs, under the loft for bathroom, kitchen, lounge, and the rest for workshop/tool storage. If you want to continue to travel at some point, redesign your camper to accomodate living without all that space you use for storage since you can keep all that stuff in the workshop when you travel. The camper could be sweet! Oh, and install plastic curtain barrier from the ceiling to the floor in the workshop to keep your living space clean.
Use the bus as a workshop/storage,the new build is your home
the bus is to small to be workshop
right from the start this is what i thought, this is a perfect tiny house.
I been following u guys since jorden cut the heater line iand had? Antifreeze running all over the place you guys are so much inspiration for me and you're the reason why I bought my bus I'm 50 years old and I feel like a kid again love you guys
You all should make the whole entire work space your first tiny house and then take everything out of your bus and then use the bus to store all of your stuff & then in a year after you are ready to start on your actual tiny home, then you can rent out the first make shift tiny home and make some extra money or just keep it for your guest when you have people come and visit from out of town. Pick a little corner for the work space to make stuff and keep all your supplies inside a cleared out empty bus. You could use the top loft for your bed room loft and then the bottom take one wall & make it your kitchen and another tiny spot for your bathroom and then a family room living area open to the kitchen. So only build one enclosed room which would be your bathroom. That would make a really cool tiny house. Just a tip...
Can't wait to start our own spot of land (while drinking great coffee)! Y'all have showed so many ways to get it done, truly inspiring.
You guys are awesome. My wife was just like Kaylee 50 years ago. Do it, enjoy it, and create dreams for all of us looking to the future. Thank you
Aside from being obsessed watching the video, I am now obsessed with knowing what or WHOOOO is on the roof each video. Favorite game with the boys (we road trip a lot) is I spy....
Your comfort is worth all the work you've put in.
1. Make the first floor of the Workshop- your home.
2. Use second floor of the Workshop for storage and video editing.
3. Use the van for storage! Gut the van: [i] Remove the wall facing the porch and [ii] replace the wall with an overhead door (ROLL-UP DOOR www.rollupdoorsdirect.com), [iii] add porch roof in front of van for outdoor storage + work area.
Joy embers from your community...and challenging to go back in quarantine...keep the stars and the night shots coming too.
This video is so well done, I could cry. There's nothing like truly getting into the content because it is so beautifully edited and balanced.
Hey guys, living in CT for the past 20 years but all my family still in Panama, My understanding is the Ngobes tribes in Boquete are getting hit very hard with COVID, Panama in general number os cases are very high. Stay safe
It looks like you can't stand up in there!!!
Lynn Roberts a hoax? Tell that to all the people that have died! I am a Nurse and can tell you absolutely it’s not a hoax!!! Although I wish it was!
Lynn Roberts have you lost your mind? You watch one u tube video and believe it? I have some ocean property for sale, genius!
Why do you have to bring your covid rant into these people’s RUclips channel!!! Take it somewhere else
@Lynn Roberts 100% correct. It's a big hoax but most people are so easily fooled.
I'm old enough to be your parent and yet I really enjoy and miss that youthful enthusiasm and I remember it well. The really great thing you've done is manage to cultivate it and make it happen.
Kaylee: You seem like the happiest young woman in the world!! You are obviously VERY happy with your life. Just wanted to ask a question: How did you learn to do all the things you do, carpentry, planting, working with animals etc? I could never build things like you do lol.. Donna
Go back about 8 months and start marathon watching every video from there and you'll see that Kaylee learnt lots along the way and it all mounts up. The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Kaylee was never afraid to take each first step and with each foot in front of the other each step mounts up and that's how over a short amount of time you get to be an expert in only a few months. She's got stick-to-it-iveness. lol It's very impressive what she's done and how she's come along.
When you’re temporarily living in the upper part of your workshop, you should hang a sort of tapestry or mosquito net to prevent sawdust from getting into your living area.
Since everyone is telling you what to do with your land I don’t want to be left out. So here it is: Give me a piece of it so I can come build a house and be a part of your amazing community!! No but seriously I love you guys! You guys are amazing! So fun and funny and caring, creative, hard working and inclusive! And I love the new addition of the new camera work. Thanks for sharing your journey. I love watching you guys! Lots of love from Vancouver Canada! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I've only been following you for just a short time, but I absolutely love you two! You're the sweetest to each other and it warms my heart to see you thriving off of the land, hard work, each other and all of the wonderful friends you've made along the way. Where are you both from originally? Can't wait to see your finished tiny home/workshop! ... you're going to have a shower! 😁🤸♀️
I think that your going to enjoy living in your Work Shop!!! Glad to see the reinforcing of the Work Shop deck!!! Rodger the Cat is the real Foreman there!!!
Love from Connecticut. I first watched you guys around when you were feeding the homeless in Cali. I watched on and off since then. Since you have been in Panama I am hooked. You guys are were awesome before, but you seem really really happy in Panama and it gives me joy to watch your videos. I wish you nothing but peace , love and joy. Thank you for giving me hope during dark times.
I would definitely recommend building a railing for the loft and a staircase. This would be much safer for you and the pets. Love to all😍 and stay safe!
After your workshop build is done, get an outdoor movie projector to screen your upcoming your videos on the side wall to share with all your friends, like an outdoor theater.
I like the idea of using the bus as a workshop. Put a roof over the deck and bus to catch more water. Move the solar up on the roof. Move the stuff inside into the new building. Live downstairs and use the mezzanine for storage and maybe sleeping.
Love your channel and all the healthy things you do like the deep breathing exercises. If you are going to do it in a group like that, it would be better done outside with fresh air, rather than in an enclosed space like the bus, especially during these Covid times. Stay well.❤️
Hello to both of you, I am new to The Nomadic Movement and from the first episode I run in to I was hooked. It was nostalgia, I am not sure you are interested in my little story, but here it is. When I was young female, I travel with my backpack around Europe and visited all the countries except Russia, at that time nobody could freely travel there. I worked for few months in each country, saved money and visited the most beautiful places you could imagine, most of them were chosen from local residents recommendations. After that I moved to the next country and so forth. I lived the vagabond life for a quite long time, then came to Canada and decided to stay longer, way longer than anticipated. I got married and raised two awesome boys. On this side of the globe I travelled to number of different countries and have fallen in love with Caribbean site of Costa Rica, by the border with Panama. If I was younger I would totally do what you are doing. I found in both of you kindred harts..... now, I am anticipating your posts with eagerness. Lots of love and hugs - Dana.
Iberto seems like a super-sweet, kind hearted young man! I am so thankful he's joined in with you lovely people! 🙏🏼❤️🇨🇦
You guys are so inspiring... building you're own world... Thanks for the video💕💕💞💕💞
Love your kitty! You are doing great! Love all the progress. Hope you are not in quarantine long. Here in Tennessee some kids are going back to school. A more broken up schedule. So that the rooms can be cleaned every other day, and in the country where we live the kids are doing online school for at least 9 weeks. It started today. There has been a big jump in cases in our small town. So take care! God bless guys! Leslye
Why dont you convert the bus into the workshop, or add an extension to the Workshop that you can live in while you’re doing all the other amazing projects and once completed, could eventually be guest accommodation, love the channel and your enthusiasm, it’s just awe inspiring and beautiful what you both are doing and achieving, just love you guys
For upstairs and In the practical almost no-cost sense, you can create two different flexible walls. One with mosquito nets for fresh air and ventilation. The second full plastic/tarp type to be put on to minimize the dust when working in the shop. It will not be dustproof but may reduce 70% of the sawdust. Both can have magnets for easy on/off installation given it is a metal structure. Maybe some rechargeable battery fans for air circulation.
In the long term and not as cheap, consider installing a shower and sink downstairs with a small battery-operated pump for your water. Built a deep french drain and/or septic tank. Initially, you may consider one of those blue water tanks they use during construction in the U.S. in lew of the septic tank.
Maybe a small solar system to sustain a 12V RV refrigerator. Technology allows these to be very efficient and low energy requirements. Maybe expensive but now they come up to 10 CuFt "as far as I know". Probably you can store food for more than 3 weeks at a time. Maybe add two pieces of metal to the building to tie a tarp for outdoor shade/cooking/etc. A camp Chef 3-burner outdoor stove that comes with a griddle. A portable 5 or 7 lbs propane tank may last several months. A concrete pad or wood deck for the outside cooking area under the tarp shade will be great.
What an awesome thumbnail and Roger sitting on Jordan's shoulder omg I love it.
I almost fainted when I saw the title, glad you are staying on your property. It's been really nice watching you and your friends....their English is getting pretty good, while your Spanish is improving as well. Lola, Roger and the chickies are the superstars, for sure! Sending warm abrazos!
Hi Guys I have folled you for the last 6 mths and watched nearly all your previous vlogs. There are only 4 Vanlife youtube channels that I follow from the states (Panama) because a lot of the others are just faking it for the sake of videos and I don't feel they are genuine. You are an adventurous couple and I like the ups and down that you share with all of us so to me it appears genuine. Love wht your trying to achieve on your land and Look forward to seeing it all up and running. Thank you for the happy entertainment, from Paddy here in Dublin Ireland...:)
Hi highly recommend "Leave Everything and Wander" Sara & Luca. They are so genuine, warm and heart-touching. Incredible drone shots, filming, editing music, content, etc.
hey guys I've Came Upon Your Channel. It's great to see what you guys are doing, just wanted to give you some friendly gave you a little woodworking tip to help you. I see you guys are using what is called a speed square a real good trick is when you're using a speed square to make your Cuts Square to the wood hold your speed square next to the circular saw while you're cutting your piece of wood that way every cut will be square and you can cut faster cuz you don't have to look just hold the fence of the circular saw next to the and when you pick up the wood again still always be square give it a try you'll get the hang of it I think you'll love it. it also saves your saw blades from binding while you're cuting and when you're using a generator it'll save gas because you saw will draw less amperage. keep up the good work.
Phenolic resin wood sealant? The formaldehyde from that and the plywood might end up giving you some medical issues in the future, along with whatever comes from the tools & sawdust. And with plywood sawdust, there will also be glue dust.
Recently started following you guys and am obsessed with how awesome your vibes, videos and goals are. Such hard working and positive people is what we need more of. Thank you for sharing your world with us.
Have you guys thought about making the bus your semi-permanent workshop?
You could put a pitched roof on the deck and have that view all day!
I love you guys so much. You are so full of life and treat your crew. animals and each other so well. My favorite youtube channel.
I love this new plan of moving into the workshop and gaining a shower and bathroom. Fixing up the bus will be fun to watch!
THe rain noise from the tin roof will kill you. I've tried it. You need to insulate. I did it with 5 cm hard rockwool and plasterboards. Drastically reduced the noise.
And I think it is a good decision. However, maybe make a small shed for the tools and smelly and dusty stuff. You don't want to live in that. Or use the bus as a shed.
Oh, and you can make a separation between the living area and the workshop. Perhaps a plastic curtain.
How's Jord's rash? I know your chickens are free range but the tiny area you keep them in at night doesn't look like it gives them much protection from all the heavy rain and wind, are you going to make something bigger and something to keep them out of the harsh weather?
Try plain, white lyme dust for bugs...I put mine in a loosely woven fabric 'bag' and dust on top and underneath. The lyme dust eats through the exterior protective coats of the bugs and kills them...as long as you wash veggies before eating, lyme is not harmful to humans. However, if you get some on legs, arms, etc., please wash off. Do not apply in wind...and after a rain if veggies are outside, reapply. Good luck.
That night sky was insane! Soooo beautiful
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I justl love your videos I just find myself smiling all the time Love the interaction with the guys and the animals The beautiful skies All your ideas and the way you change into something else so easilly That little kitty is the best / sooo sweet Got a kick out of watching the chickens following you around like kids and their momma LOL LOL Great video guys Keep moving forward
Build a lean-to Shed off the front of the bus rip apart the bus and turn it in to the tool room . then put a water catchment system on the new house shop . to start filling your rain water.
That way you can unload all supplies at the top of the hill.
You should move into the " work shop" as a tiny house and convert the bus into the work shop.
Exactly what I was coming here to write!
Best Idea!
Huh? The bus is ONLY 80 sq feet. Way to small of a space for a decent workshop. 1 person, tools and you done u won't be able to move in there.
roy Yung.....Huh? So what you're saying is 80 sq feet is okay to live but not for tools?....makes perfect sense, thank you for your valuable comment.
@@tjmac6339 as a tool shed its fine. But not a workshop. Try to maneuver an 4x8 sheet of plywood on a table saw in there. Tell me how that works for you.
I guess you only work on doll houses
This was always going to happen. Shame you didn’t decide on this a while ago. Learn from this - leave the bus as is and start on your house BUT also on the house you have promised your workers!
And you two please remember how much condensation will be on the inside of the metal during high humidity.. make sure you do all the right things to keep fwater forming on the inside, dipping heavily from the ceiling.. and water running down the walls... 😊👍😊 I had a friend who built a pole barn type building to live in in Indiana and constantly had issues with major condensation on windows, walls, and ceiling… It all but ran them out of their new pole barn home...VERY, VERY IMPORTANT KIDs...!!!
I am so tired of the lock down and quarantine too. For me it has been 7 months, Home, Work, and grocery trips every 2/3 weeks. I am thankful for my job, and that they are being very safe. But I just want to live my life, go have some fun. It is my birthday today. *hugs* It looks beautiful there. Please Be Safe.
You should build a little shelter for the generator, 3 side and a roof so the sound goes away from you. insulate it with roxul acoustic insulation. As a sound shield, it'll help with daily sanity.
Hahahaha, that Pet detective imitation caught me off guard, hilarious! You nailed it Kaylee! So funny! Take care guys, all of you at the tiny farm!
Got our coffee today! Kalee's beans. My wife is a life long coffee drinker and is super excited. I am looking forward to joining the Java Club with my first ever cup of coffee tomorrow morning!!
Good luck with the quarantine. Because of my health I've been in quarantine since January by myself. You guy's are very lucky to have each other. I've seen 5 people from a distance. This could go on for another 6mo to a year or two. 🥺
Hi guys. I'm just recovering from heart surgery, your videos pass my time n make me lol sometimes! Please stay safe. Love n hugs from England! 🇬🇧😀💕
Sad to hear about the re-quarantine order but better to do it early than be in the sad place the US is!🙁 Love the idea of using the workshop space as living space! Don’t get too comfy!🤣 Y’all are terrific! I look forward to each episode!!💖
Skip the bus Reno and get straight to the house. Maybe build a sinple shower/bathroom house
As you know I have been following you from your very first youtube video! I said in an earlier video that the mezzanine should have actually been another floor in which you could stand up in. It appears that you can only crawl on your hands & knees! There's no way you can build a shower!. My suggestion would be for you to raise the roof, I know it will not be easy but I think it can be done. At least that way you can stand up & walk around & you can build a proper shower. Then you can move to the second level & be comfortable living there. The bottom level you can have as your storage & workshop. As far as the sawdust problem you could have a vacuum/dust collection system for each of the tools. You might have to buy tools that have the feature of being able to use that type of system. Concerning the bus, you could have your helpers move into it so that they don't have to travel to & from your property every day! Something else I've never understood is why you put the water containers down the hillside & then have to pump it up the hill. It rains the same if they were up closer to the bus & then you wouldn't have to pump it up the hillside. Maybe I'm missing something. Please tell me if I am. I guess it's too late to change the water system now. Whatever you decide you should consider all your options & do what you think is right for you. I'm only telling you what I would do! Of course, hindsight is 20/20 & I realize that. You are hard workers & I give you a lot of credit for that! I love you guys, love your videos & only wish the best for you. May God bless you in all you do! Sincerely, Roger
You two are AWESOME..such tenacity and optimism..stay focused and weather this pandemic!! Wonderful to know you have sooo much help!! you'll be able to FINISH your workshop/home in record time.!
I get a kick out of watching you paint with a 1" brush..lol you use what you can get! Love watching ALL the amazing characters in your videos.
As I was watching him painting I was thinking damn those dollars stores have more convenience value every time I watch their videos lol
Getting a package from back home for them must be like winning the lottery, if it doesn't get "lost" on the way
The situation here in Canada is much the same, with the virus scare going on. Many of my friends and I are stock car racing fans. I go to a minimum of 2 dirt track races each weekend. This year, which is my 40th weekly year attending. I have not been able to go to any racing. I am retired exactly 5 years from a massive stroke at age 56. So this is what we do. Besides this, I go to the beach and relax daily with my dog. This has been the most boring summer. I had a small motor home and travelled around for 2 years. But unfortunately, the government disability makes it hard to survive. I sold off that vehicle and my old show car and do what I can these days. I enjoy watching your progress . Have fun and be safe..
A fine mesh screen may work well to keep sawdust - and flies - out of your living space. I can't wait for this next step! You two have inspired me so much to go for my own dreams. Thank you!
When using a skill saw set your blade a little deeper than the thickness of material to avoid kickback.