Island Living In An Off-The-Grid House Boat
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Mark has lived a very unusual life. As a professional mime and clown he has travelled the world as a performing artist and brought smiles to the faces of thousands. Now, he has retired and is living in a spectacular house boat on an island in New Zealand which brings a smile to his face each and every day.
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What an honest and personal interview that was. The house was great, but the owner was even more interesting.
I agree. Honesty is so refreshing, it's captivating
Yup, this interview was on a whole new level. It was from the heart.
He's fascinating!! Such an incredible history & character!
That my dad!!!
@@FindevaWhat a lucky person you are!
First time, the owner interest me more than his house.
Mark is a remarkable human been.
Thanks Bryce for finding very unique people.
I am just blown away by Mark's words! His views about death, his humility and his hauntingly beautiful way of saying 'No thank you Bryce, for coming'. Thank you for finding such beautiful people and their beautiful homes, Bryce.
His view on death made me a little sad... I hope Mark will be able to enjoy another decade of good health, and the end is not soon.
@@JohnDoe-fv3vs True, but when you get past 65 or so, you have to be realistic and realize you have, even under the best of circumstances, little time left. I am there. You don't make long-term plans, you make tentative plans, and that changes everything about the way you think and function in life. It's nice to be able to be honest about that without upsetting younger people. It's a fact of life.
This man is fucking woke. Goals.
John Doe he is not sad. It is reality. How many years? We are all dying, he just knows he is closer for realistic reasons. I would love to be where he is and enjoy the peace and quiet before..so can enjoy what life is really about. Peace and love. It is not about the noise.
northofyou33 I don’t know if I agree, my Aunt is 85 & her husband is 90. He still works as an accountant everyday & continues to golf. My Gram lived to 100 & her sister was 107 when she passed & was still in her own home!!! Mark is keeping active by kayaking which I think keeps the body healthy. He may have be around for awhile yet.
If your over 50 and a american, you know who Mark is, without knowing who Mark is, 1 of 2 of the most famous mimes in the world. no kidding. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I saw Mark on tv as a mime over the years. how wonderful to learn about his tranquil life. :) Thanks for sharing his story.
srq lisa wow you just never know who is on the street
I didn't know he was that famous. Thanks for sharing
Wow. I kept thinking he looks familiar and now I know why.
Thanks.🤓
What's a mime.... Said my ten year old
Wow, cool. Thanks for sharing that srq lisa! He exudes a wonderful calm and feeling of knowledge. I get the sense that he is someone who knows a lot about the world and humanity.
I love this man.I'm fascinated by performance and the theatre. It seems to me that this man has lived a life in line with the truth of his soul and now lives in a home which is the physical manifestation of the universes gift as a result. ❤️❤️❤️
It's so heartening to me to hear someone who knows and appreciates the nuances of silence. I live alone in mostly silence (no tv, but gotta' watch RUclips!), and the peace I feel from it is amazing. Sometimes I literally just stop and listen to it.
I know how you feel. I like to remain social and meet with friends etc, but when I am home I really appreciate silence. Maybe it is an age thing, as I find myself less comfortable in noisy situations as I get older.
Peace and quite is underrated. 😏
@Barn Star - I totally agree with you on the noise level changes when you get older. I have noticed the older I get that my noise tolerance level gets lower. I love and appreciate the silence, but I do have to have my reggae music every now and then. :)
Barn Star -- For me it's Pentatonix. I'm a total Pentaholic.
Their Daft Punk video blew my mind!
There is so much goodness in this video I cant take it all in in one go.
Even after watching this only once, I know I will come back later to this to rewatch it again and again.
Thanks Bryce for interviewing such wonderful people.
I cant count how many times I've re-watched this video. I just wanna be like Mark on the remaining part of my life. Not that I'm that old, I just like having that kind of mind and character.
Mark is an amazing human being! I love his home and his stories, it is wonderful to know that there are people like him in this world.
^_^
OMG I love this guy. He's a treasure. A TREASURE.
Agreed!!
One of the reasons I prefer watching tiny houses through this channel is because of the conversations with the people. The experiences of these people as to why, how and when they began a sustainable or even simple lifestyle is so motivating. It encourages you to think what are a man's basic necessities to live a happy life ♥️
As we use to say in SF, Mark is a real renaissance man who "ain't scared." He has followed his bliss and made the community where he lives ALIVE. And ...he went to my alma mater, good old SF State College. In the 60's there were huge numbers of Marks everywhere checking out the human potential. Bless you Mark for the example you are: a real human being.
I couldn't stop smiling. Thank you, Mark!
And Bryce, Thank you again. Some of these videos are quite an experience for you, aren't they!?!
What a beautiful home and honest interview. Thanks Bryce.
How lovely -- the sweetest older gentleman I can imagine - interviewed by a very compassionate young man. This interview starts this start with the subject of tiny houses but goes quickly and seamlessly to what is most important in life. This video is a job well done about a life well-lived.
Mark has a beautiful home around amazing landscapes but he is the crowning jewel of all! Thank you for sharing your life and home with us.
Bryce: What's next for you?
Mark: Death
Classic
lmfao
Bruh...lol
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Hi
Climate change 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
My favourite Tiny Home so far. It's a lovely boat, in a beautiful location, owned by a charming and fascinating man. I want to run away and become a mime now!
Your comment had me laughing as I was feeling the exact same way and, in fact, when I'm finished watching my RUclips videos, I will be looking into learning how to transform myself into a mime. I grew up near San Francisco a. As I understand, both Robin Williams and Christopher Reeves performed in SF back in the day as mimes. I thank you for your comment and for it maki g me feel less silly about something like that. Cheers! 😀
I love how zen this guy is about everything.
Not a zen dude, he hasn't let go of the early trauma. He needs to forgive so he can move on.
This man VOLUNTEERS!!!!! Bravo!!!!! He is passing on his understanding and wisdom, which is gold. He is amassing FABULOUS karma!
Mark is a dynamic and interesting soul and his houseboat suits him well. I'm just as grateful for 'meeting' and 'interacting' with such remarkable people as I am touring the homes. Keep up the great work, Bryce
This was an amazing human profile. More than the story of a house, it is a story of a man, and the choices he made and the path he chooses. I was really touched by this tiny house installment.
Wow! I love the different style homes you visit Bryce, but, I've come to love the people and their stories just a little bit more. I watch over and over how you go into these ppl's refuge, their heart, their safety net, their home and you put them at ease immediately by complimenting their beautiful space. That really opens them up to telling us more than just the basics of their home. I love hearing how they got there, why they chose that type of home, and a little bit about themselves. I love it all. My only complaint, is they're not long enough. I could watch all day! I know this channel is a team effort, but ,I'm sorry, I don't know your girlfriend's name. Great job again. And thank you!!!!!💐🌠🌈🌠💐
Sally Meatballs good way of viewing what Bryce does. He compliments their private space. Well said.
What a darling and peaceful man! Thank you for sharing his home and him with us!
I totally get the need for silence and all the good things it brings. After many years of working customer service, I don't want to see or hear people except for when I choose. The worst job I had was working the phones at a call center. People can get quite nasty and angry on the phones. Ugh. Now I live in a tiny A Frame overlooking a small lake and write. My life is my own and I finally call the shots.
Juanita Sullivan totally agree with you on not wanting to see or hear people when one has worked in customer service for a very long time.
I work in a Call Center now. 😫😫😫
The old bugger liked to hear the tide come in, he has been an actor too long.
Wow, thank you for sharing your story. I was so happy when I read it. I appreciate that you got it together to create the life you want for yourself. And you clearly paid your dues by working in customer service. There are worse jobs I suppose although what they are escapes me at the moment, haha. Enjoy your beautiful life!
I worked at a call center for a rental car company. Although I did my best to be supportive of stressed customers, at times, I wanted to say, 'It is only a car rental.'
What a delightful, peace-loving man, who has given so much joy and laughter to the world! We should all aspire to be like him! Hope he lives another 50 years! This house boat, among the mangroves, water and sun, is probably one of the best places to live Big!❤️
I remembered this episode and I watched it again, I love it! the location, the boat but more the peace that Mark reflects, I really want a life like that: quiet, relaxed and wise. " Meanwhile you came out of nowhere, who knows what else might come out of nowhere" I love this channel
What a wonderful human being. What a lovely place to spend a retirement . Off grid , no bills, a very small carbon footprint, What a mime. Big smiles from me.
This has got to be one of my most favorite episodes. What a beautiful home, and what a beautiful soul Mark has. Thank you for sharing!
If there is one thing I like better than tiny houses, it is the interesting people that live in them!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful emotional tiny houseboat video Bryce and Mark. Mark's houseboat is equipped with all off-grid conveniences. I thought it was great to see Mark's mime talent in the video. A lot of emotion went through him. That touched me. I hope his grandchildren will continue his houseboat. This video is a beautiful and sensitive tiny houseboat video. Love it!
One of my favorite episodes. Marks words are beautiful. Thanks Bryce and Mark for sparking joy to us
That is my ultimate dream to live on the house boat, off grid, with a piece of land for growing veges, kayaking foraging food from land and ocean. Thank you for your hard work on the road. I can keep dreaming watching real people living like that!
hummmm... keep dreaming may not correct. "Keep working on my dream", that should be it.
Mark is a novel waiting to be written. Very inspiring. Thank you for this video. I love this sooo much. ❤ i want to grow old like Mark.
This one hit home having lived about 14 years on houseboats in Sausalito. One floated half the time, so 2 x per day the home would creak and then we would be floating. Very special. His boat has the same paint colors as many of the old-timers' boats in Sausalito. Living on a houseboat is a really special experience. Not sure about all the climate change stuff, but it is very light on the land. Sleep & dreams are great. My kayak was my pony. Any strange thing that was floating & I would jump in to check it out. Bobbing is so peaceful. Wish you all could live on one at least once in your lives.
Did you've at Gate 5?
"Not sure about the climate change stuff"...?? So, eh, you are, I take it, a Geophysicist or Climatologist, an Atmospheric scientist, a Physical, Hydrological or Chemical Oceanographer, Meteorologist or...? Oh, wait! I think I know! You're just another typically uneducated person who, for some completely unfathomable reason -- most likely, though, having to do with the fact that, having had not even a day's worth of higher education, you have no concept of how much more than you, people who have completed years of intensive study of, and work in, their field of expertise, actually know; nor can you grasp the IMMENSE distance between the so-called "knowledge" you gain from your internet and/or wikipedia "research", and the facts gleaned, by experts, from actual research, combined with their years of learning -- thinks she knows more than every expert on the topic, along with absolutely every bit of relevant data that has been gathered, for the past 60 - 70 years. Also, you, apparently, don't keep up with either your local, OR world, news of the weather (nor, I'd venture what is probably a safe guess, do you keep abreast of the news, on any other topic, for that matter) ; and, it seems, if, in which case, is certainly not your "fault", you are young enough to remember, and/or know, that the weather over the past several years - in particular - is not only EXACTLY as the climate specialists/environmental scientists predicted it would be, but that it is, also, DEFINITELY NOTHING EVEN CLOSE TO "NORMAL" !
That's ok, though. There always has to be one, doesn't there? Still, sweetie, I certainly WISH you were right. Unfortunately, though.......
His mother went to High school in Sausalito, I'm his daughter
He is such an interesting person. So aware and conscious but at the same time admits to the unknown. 'Waiting for death'
Very deep.
sara sunflower were all going to die its possible you will die before him. or me . what people don't understand when your in the work force. day to day grind. your actually dieing .in your youth your happy carefree. then the plaque creeps up on you . desire for material things. if don't break from it early on . death grip grabs you . 52 later you wake up in retirement. retirement let me Clarifie your bones your body they have reach horrifying stage. you mind realizes youth is still in you mentally yes it's thier you don't see what other can see .till you look in the mirror. or want to take a run or hike .our this gorgeous thing smiles at you half your age for a split second you for get your age then then you realize she was being polite . we never grow old in mind. we get wiser . we learned early on we can't dive head first from 30 ft cliff in to 5ft of water. the reasons were still here. It's your choice work 8 hour days go home to that gorgeous lady .or put 12 hours in . And give the government the 4 hours of life for rest of your every day. I'm gonna tell you from the bottom of my ageing heart it's not worth giving the 4 hours of life daily.
What a lovely guy. I am so glad you have found such a peaceful place to spend your days. Enjoy!
Wow Bryce, you find such incredible people. Fascinating video, thank you x
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
True
Wow, so amazing, I didnt want the video to end. Mark had me captivated in his serene nature and beautiful home. Wish we could all live like this.
I loved this one, such a great guy to listen to, so happy he was so sharing with all his great stories!
Not sure if a house boat is for me, but that's the kind of old man I want to be
Donovan Cacace true that!
Yes. He exudes peace.
Me too and I'm a woman.
I am an older woman and both are for me! 😆
Imma middle age man and I approve this comment! Lol
A beautiful house boat with a beautiful soul, Mark. Such an inspiration! Thank you Bryce for bringing us to unique places in this world!
Certainly my favourite video of Living Big, not for Gypsy Rose even she is so cool, but for Mark the owner, I feel so close to him!
I love Mark's sense of responsibility regarding his impact on the environment: "I'm scared not for myself, I'll be dead, but for them, ... for their children, ... for this whole planet." 😌😔🙏🏽
His whole vibe and that of his home are just wonderful.
Such an amazing and rich soul!!! "Meditation is death on the cushion" so true!!!! 💕🙏🏼💕
This dude has the best stories. I’d love to have coffee with him and listen to all he has to say. So incredibly personal and creative. His home reflects his personality very well
been subscribed since the start, such a Wonderfull series. I started watching years ago because of the interest in living small and I think this show was first designed for that but its becoming so much more. Your finding some of the most down to earth, interesting people in the world and sharing their wisdom. keep it up
Thank you for curing my depression. ☺😊😊
I can officially say I did not expect y’all here lol
ditto
Wow I didn't expect to see NELK here lulz!
The interview with him was so relaxing and inspiring to watch. Geuine. Love it, love him.
Man, that looks like a dream come true for some
For sure! I'd love to do a house boat project one day.
seriously Justin, your taste in youtube subscriptions never ceases to amaze me wtf
Even here! D:
you would
Justin Y please... please answer.... how many subscriptions do you have?
He’s so inspiring. The level of freedom he has is... like no other. This freedom everyday. 💙 🧘🏾♀️
Bryce Langston is great interviewer. Frienly, really interested, still fascinated.
So much character and beauty. Living in nature. Clean air, no noise pollution. It’s like a dream. Amazing
Damn the dude is inspiring!
I always hope that the shown people read the comments...
I want his family to keep the house the way it is atleast for next 3 generations and use it as holiday home. He is so cool reminds me of my grandma. She was also this zen until her last breath
What a pleasure! The boat, it´s owner and the story - delightful :-) Just love this channel...
I know I am too late to comment - but believe me this man is what makes this house beautiful. What a MAN!
Bryce another amazing find ! You can tell by Mark's home how interesting his life has been. It must be awesome to wake up to those views each day. As always, thank you so much for sharing these special people and their unique homes !! Can't wait until your next video !!!
Mark is an inspiration to us all. I was amazed when he did that tiny piece of mime. Stunning! His home is glorious, energy efficient and a total joy to behold. A truly enjoyable and very special episode to be sure. Thank you very much.
G'day Mark it's so nice to see sameone else that enjoys silence with a a lot of nature thrown in, in the back ground. Just living in perfection it's really nice not wanting much but the best is not needing much. Mark I wish you a long and happy retirement thank you for sharing your piece of heaven ✌🏻
This’s what happiness is all about ❤️ the boat is great but the colour of the water is so beautiful 😍
Wow. What a wonderful location and home. The silence and night sky must be worth it.
"The Joy in life, they don't come from things, they don't come from manufactured items, they come from people and friends and by simply walking in the bushes" 😍😍😍
This is my favorite episode so far, but then I've been looking into building a small houseboat with those polypropylene barrels for a while. I wish there was more information online on how to build something permanent. There are a lot of videos of people building docks with them, but they're usually just strapped on with rope or strips of metal, etc. The thing I really like about them is that there's usually no codes, permits, or regulations to keep you from building your dream home.
I think this is what they mean when they talk about reaching "nirvana". What a wonderful, kind, intelligent and soft-spoken man. I wish him many more happy years.
His calmness, kindness, honesty causes me to think, I need to just slow down a bit. Reflect. Stop even and just reassess what’s most important to me. An enigmatic gentleman with a beautiful outlook on life, both philosophical and and actual.
Should I ever be alone I would like to think I to would live this way.
This man, his vibe, his lifestyle, his home... I love it all. Thank you for sharing this. He is a treasure to the world.
Why would you give this channel a thumbs down, and over 600 times
I love this channel keep up the great videos Thank you👍👍👍👍👍👍
I wanna be friends with Mark. He moved me deeply with his words. What a wonderful guy. He deserves his amazing tiny boat.
For me this was a very inspirational voyage with you and Mark on his floating home. I really loved listening to this remarkable man. The solitude is something that I was really attracted to. A man can live alone yet never be lonely. Thanks a million Bryce - another AWESOME introduction to another person enjoying life on his terms. Take care my friend. ;)
Mark has lived a well-lived life. What an inspiration for the young generation.
Nice boat, he is living the dream of freedom for sure. Very pleasant. Loved hearing Mark talk about his stories, Paris, etc. Just fascinating.
Full respect for standing up to his values - not killing lives. That takes strength and courage. RESPECT.
What a bloody lovely bloke - amazing home he's made too
Do you know why this the best video ever by living big in a tiny house? Bryce Langston, he was mellow with his voice, not overemphasizing every other word. Also, he let the interviewee talk freely!
Wow. The home, the lifestyle and the man. This was wonderful. Thanks Bryce.
I love his old guy's spirit. And I love his deep concern about the world his grandkids will live in. Thank you for caring and setting an example for reducing carbon footprint creatively.
What a wonderful life. His boat is amazing and so is his life story. I can almost feel his serenity. Thank you for this video.
Mark if we can take 1/2 your learnings there is hope for our planet. I am blown away by how you live and your gypsy Rose is such a treasure.
Lots of blessings for him I just love simple living 💕
The way he talked about his life and the upcoming death profoundly touched me. There's something that you couldn't put into words but could be clearly detected in his eyes and tone. Respect for his old man. He's the kind of people that make human race noble.
Charming and unique is right. What a lovely spot and way to live one's retirement out. Thanks again Bryce.
I cant begin to say how grateful I feel for this type of stories been shared..i mean he is such a beautiful person, his home is amazing but his personality almost opaque the rest !
This man has lived a very interesting life in my opinion... I do remember watching him on t.v. It is wonderful to know about is adventurous life and that he still lives off beat from the "norm" :)
What an incredible life... While Mark was shy...ended up going to Vietnam, went thru....and found mime to be solace and his life unfolded perfectly. To be ok with death is beautiful. Truly, I am as well and when you can be, life flies wherebitvis supposed to. So wish I could enjoy a piece of that heaven. 💞🤗
He was a conscientious objector
What a life Mark has led and what a wonderful home. I applaud Mark for not going to Vietnam - it sounds like he had a pretty horrible experience but seems to have found peace later in life.
I am binging on these videos. I love thinking about down sizing and living on one level. Mark’s living is my second fave; my first is the New Zealanders wrapped house in town. Lovely and doable-no roughing it off grid.
Don’t read if you are sensitive about Vietnam Nam: I must say Marks mentioning VietNam took me back to an awful time. I’m glad mark had a choice and weathered the outcome so well. My bro in college had to do rotc, and commit to military after graduation. His take was either he went or some other young man would have to go in his place. He said he couldn’t have another’s life on his conscious. From 1959 we sent poor boys, many oo whomwere boys of color who didn’t have college or were not permitted deferments as was Bush and Trump. My bro was seriously injured-wheelchair, loss old fingers and hearing, died at51, an alcoholic after living with physical and mental pain for too many years.
What an amazing person. there is no more words to describe what I feel right now. I wish I will be like him one day.
What a lovely man. Love your channel Bryce and Rasa. So many interesting people and quirky ideas. Thank you.
loved meeting Mark in this video - what a gem and inspiration
It was lovely to watch Mark's mime acts with his voice in the background. 😊 I really appreciate Bryce that you are able to bring out such incredible stories in your videos along with unique tiny homes and the people who live big lives in them.. ☺️
Thanks Bryce and the team for making this amazing show. Its not just about tiny house living, I feel like its also the personality and the experience of each individual and perspective by watching the show. Its so inspiring and realizing that simplicity is the way it should be done. Will be following & supporting the show.
He has the most interesting story I've heard among the tiny home owners you've interviewed. 😊
One of my favorite episodes so far....not because of the house per say, but the man and the story moved me. LOVED IT!!!!!!!!
'I could never kill another human being'. Me neither and if alive during Vietnam I'd like to think I'd do the same as you.
There was a time I looked down on those who dodged the draft. It is interesting how things change in our lives and give us a new way to view things. Interesting man, I would like to see more of him.
FeelitRising: Heard that a lot in Vietnam 71-73. Amazing how many quickly changed their minds when strangers started shooting at them.
I wouldn't go to find out. Unjust war and never should have been there. shooting strangers is even more odd to me
FeelItRising Kissinger wouldn’t like you.
Grandpa the Grey what were they doing there?
Mark makes me rethink what I want in life... and that is simplicity.
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"It was surprising, because I was not a theatrical person or someone that would want to go on stage."
***JAZZ HANDS***
Great house and a really nice guy.
Love this episode, so much strong is this man living all by himself, Making every part of natural resources useful...
Morning Bryce!
Morning Rasa!
What an interesting and incredible home! Did you manage to spend enough time to enjoy hearing and feeling the tides roll in or out while you were there? 🙄
Thank you for the interesting views and beautiful heart of this retiree! 🙂
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What a lovely home and life Mark had created! I often think I'd enjoy living on a house boat!
what a beautiful house and a beautiful person
He is totally content and that's the beauty of knowing who you are. I love his home and the solitude it brings him. I wasn't expecting his "death" answer, but I get his point. He's done what he wanted to do during the different stages of his life, now preparing for that final stage. Great video...TFS!