I've heard it said that a farmer/rancher has to be a Jack of all trades. And there you are... Proof. Engineer, carpenter, welder, husband, father, teacher, and who knows what we don't see. Be proud Mike. Thank you for all you do.
@miriambertram2448
4 жыл бұрын
I also think that this is where he wanted to be instead of radio stuff.
@jpmerrick8886
4 жыл бұрын
I know I love these people
@briantbarker3854
4 жыл бұрын
Gilbert is my kind of people. a little fuel makes a fire. a lot of fuel, just makes it fun! I love the ketchup bottle idea.
@Bernie5172
4 жыл бұрын
Kero works the best, slow burner and doest flash
@step2191
4 жыл бұрын
Your drive over ramp is by far my favorite invention you came up with Mike. Works great in all weather, its practical...and will last many years.
@davidwinslager6266
4 жыл бұрын
There are three cowboys in a pickup truck, which one is the smartest? The one in the middle, he doesn’t have to drive or get out to open the gates.
@pumptruckjim
4 жыл бұрын
Laziness breeds efficiency is my motto. And I am very efficient . It always seems to me that I can keep something around for years and won't need it until a day after I throw it out. Great to see you reusing old stuff around the ranch.
@tomanderson7696
4 жыл бұрын
And being with you guys is really wonderful for my shelter in place plans. Thanks for all you do!
@pendergrass4418
4 жыл бұрын
The ramp is definitely my favorite aspect. It’s an incredibly smart idea.
@HillsideHighlands
4 жыл бұрын
That drive over ramp is awesome. Getting off to open and close gates really gets old. Great job!
@brendansummers1315
4 жыл бұрын
My thoughts too... might need to figure out a way to incorporate that on my farm
@Riqrob
4 жыл бұрын
@@brendansummers1315 Look at the electric gates. They push out of the way with your vehicle, but cattle get zapped if they try to go through. Got one on my place in Montana
@garywesterman6347
4 жыл бұрын
Good morning. I use the feed bags in my garden on the walk ways to keep the weeds from growing
@clintonemmert5184
4 жыл бұрын
Mike I in joy your videos. I work at a Walmart in Tennessee, tell Ms. Aaron a lot more people need to take her, and your views on staying in place. Keep the videos coming.
@stephanienewton4982
4 жыл бұрын
It's a difficult time for everybody. I'm from the UK, I'm a granny, but still working - until this crisis. I really look forward to your 30 vlogs in 30 days, it's a totally different way of life. We had news today that our Prime Minister Boris Johnson, (or Bo Jo, as some call him) has been hospitalized as he has the C virus and is not getting better :-( so your vlogs help a lot of people focus on something else :-) I personally have not been out of my home for 15 days, I haven't got cabin fever but my body is not liking the persistent change that is being forced upon it. Cheers for the company and well done.
@kentariola3375
4 жыл бұрын
That ramp is awesome! I don’t think it is laziness. I think you would rather spend your time and energy in a better way👍
@donnakytle6595
3 жыл бұрын
It is so hard for my grandchildren to keep up with their work,even though they are in school in GA.They are trying to do 11/2 years work this school year.It is very hard on my daughter and son- in-law,who are both nurses .Kids are do stressed out,teachers are do stressed out.Our schools are doing great controlling Covidwith masks,handwashing and distancing.Keeping schools clean.Very few cases of Covid at my children's schools.They do temperature scanning.Thanks to teachers ,bus drivers,crossing guards, maintenance workers,janitors, lunch room workers,and office staff, counselors,principles.Thanks for individual water bottles and no drinking from water fountains,and assigned computers
@wranther
4 жыл бұрын
Happy Sunday morning Mike! I am still waiting for that wonderful day when Erin and Mackenzie are out in the gator seeing who can jump the drive over ramp the best! lol Happy Gardening Erin! -Bob...
@streetrodder2846
4 жыл бұрын
The wife took up knitting since this 'stay at home' mandate came to be. She's knitting a hangman's noose with my initials! ~ Jim, Olympia, WA
@ninaappelt9001
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@bigcliffadventures
4 жыл бұрын
Mike thinks for your hard work and also trying to tell people how to stay safe too. Godbless from the old man.
@brianstrawser5695
4 жыл бұрын
My wife and suited up to go grocery shopping here in Western New York. What an adventure. Be glad you don't have a shelter in place rule. And be very glad you have the governor you have. love the show.
@5150Lane
4 жыл бұрын
Someone shared this with me recently: "Saw my neighbor Tammy out early this morning scraping the 'My Kid is a Terrific Student' sticker off her minivan. Guess that first week of homeschooling didn't go so well."
@alanchesmore3312
4 жыл бұрын
Good morning Mike I like the ramp over the fence saves time and energy! Good job
@jeffryblackmon4846
4 жыл бұрын
PERSONAL energy for certain!
@rodneywroten2994
4 жыл бұрын
God bless you guys and children. You are a great family
@phillully4472
4 жыл бұрын
Mike that ramp is the way to go.. keeps ya rolling out to "git er dun". I have worked out doors most of my career life.. and i understand what it's like to work in bitter cold temps! You don't want to linger long for any time. Stay warm and safe.
@jcc6357
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the videos you make for us!
@steveclement504
4 жыл бұрын
You are every day people that are used to being in front of the camera, so more people may listen to you. Ands thanks for every video, live in California and staying in.
@sandracorless6186
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike when it comes to building things you are very gifted the incinerator, the ramp, the chicken coop my granddaddy was like you he was a farmer but whenever there was something they need it he built everything by hand he built the SmokeHouse that he use when he butchered the pigs I guess most things are built through trial and error but in the end it works out in the long run I love the vlog with you and Erin so what's next for our Wyoming life keep up the good work and see you in the next video 🤔🤠😉
@anne-marieolka6540
4 жыл бұрын
Love watching your blogs. They are informative, entertaining, educational and most of all remind me of living on a farm all my pre 21 year old life and how much I love it and miss it. You are becoming like family...you discuss problems and seek solutions talking to us. It's like we are included in trying to find solutions. Thank you for sharing your Wyoming Life with us. You as a farmer/rancher are appreciated more than you will ever know as you work to feed the country.
@judyengland2615
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I needed your VIDIO today. I had a ruff day. My husband has Alzheimer's ( a form of dementia) . We are staying at home. Our daughter brings us groceries etc.. sorry I guess TMI.. well anyway I needed the distraction
@OurWyomingLife
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Judy, I am sorry to hear that. I am happy to provide a distraction. Thanks for watching
@slimrosco
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously tho, that ramp is GENIUS. Just incredible.
@noocemiller6005
4 жыл бұрын
I remember my grandpa burning trash in a barrel on the farm when I was little, but I don't think he ever poured gas or diesel on it, he was way to cheap to waste fuel! I also remember going to the "dump" with him, which was a deep natural ditch where he tossed things that wouldn't burn. It was a fascinating place, full of old bottles and bits of broken metal he couldn't reuse. In the kitchen, grandma did her part and burned the kitchen trash on the coal fire that was always burning. I remember sitting on the high hearth warming my back and turning around to watch a wax milk carton melt and begin to burn. Mike your incinerator is an amazing little bit of homemade engineering! The gate ramps too. I am very impressed. Thanks for all these daily videos, you're doing a great job!
@bluevol1976
4 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. I’m in the Atlanta suburbs and I have no clue why this is so fascinating to me. Love your voice and I learn a lot from you. And, take it from a teacher, be kind to yourself and take it a day at a time. We have made a lot of changes that everyone is getting used to. God bless
@geo.miller7808
4 жыл бұрын
Good idea to put guard rails on the ramp, and clever of you to come up with solutions like the incinerator and the chicken house.
@alwaysinblue
4 жыл бұрын
Our routine is a nightmare. If hubby goes to the store, upon return everything has to be wiped down with disinfectant, and he has to strip down in the garage, come through and put his clothes in the washer without touching anything, and get a shower. Thank you for sharing your more normal life. It helps to stay anchored when you can see a place that is far safer than this city with it's rapidly growing cases of covid-19. It seems like the states would ease up on homeschooling for the children of ranchers and farmers during this time of calving and planting. We need a better, far more efficient system in this country. Maybe this horrible time will teach us how to be better. See you tonight. We are looking forward to it.
@frankmetcalf9595
4 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! Things you didn't learn in a broadcast studio! I'm reminded of how this thing has caused us to do some things we should have been doing all along. Stay well - we need you!
@TravE85
4 жыл бұрын
Was thinking of easy way to make cleaning up your incinerator, weld a skid so you can lift and tilt it with your forks, you could dump the ashes where ever you needed them without getting dirty, love your idea I need one of these
@wykeishacraft6820
4 жыл бұрын
That's great Mike and Erin 😄😄😄 i enjoyed your video .I pray for everybody be ok over that virus. I love you guys. Erin will keep you smiling.
@jpmerrick8886
4 жыл бұрын
Erin always makes me laugh with her wry humor
@missbiancabarnes9436
4 жыл бұрын
My father passed away a couple years ago he would have loved your channel i wish i had found it sooner he fixed most things himself and built the home i live in with my mom the house isabout 50 years old and still in decent shape he also built the garage and i learned how to make animal cages when i was in my early teens and i still build them at age 51 when a new one is needed i love watching as i have always wanted to raise my own beef and pigs but i dont have the money for that yet covid hasnt really afected me ihave to do all of the shopping as my mom has dementia and hasnt been able to in years i dont wear a mask becouse i cant but boy do i get some dirty looksany way have a good one and thanks for the vidios
@monsterboymom
3 жыл бұрын
"Burn barrels" were actually commonplace in my neck of the woods (NE) growing up. It was a way to break down most of the garbage so there wasnt much to haul to the dump(no garbage service in the 60s & 70s). My dad like to burn the garbage too!!!
@dianamajchrzak5855
4 жыл бұрын
I think you two touch many more people than you know. Use your influence to help beat this. Thank you!
@vickyburton2434
4 жыл бұрын
Happy Palm Sunday to you and your family. Thank you for these videos, I enjoy watching them. You and Erin remind me of my parents when I grew up on a ranch. Brings back precious memories of my dad. Blessings from Texas.
@dbirdeycapozzi9807
4 жыл бұрын
This was a nice combo of daily and BTR, not too long but so enjoyable! You can think of yourselves as pioneers! Good luck with home school, I'm pretty sure you'll do just fine. Still waitin for the babies!
@rnull2237
4 жыл бұрын
Goodmorning Mike and family, great video, be safe.
@toddphillipchuk1406
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, I'm not sure if you have a big enough loader tractor or skidsteer on the ranch, but if you do you could put fork pockets under the incinerator and come into it from opposite side of cleanout door. Strap, chain, hook or whatever to loader, take to wherever you want, open the door and dump with the loader. I heard you say it can be a pain to clean. I believe that would make it a easy task. Thanks for sharing brother! Take care!!
@692caw
4 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great job you two. I love the talks that you. Keep safe and healthy.
@alwaysdream7642
4 жыл бұрын
Well - Today I turn 50.... I have so much to be thankful for. Yeee Haaww!! This year with all the craziness, looks like I'll be settling for phone calls / text from family & friends. But I have my dog, and OWL to keep me company :-) oh & maybe my favorite pizza delivered to my door. Thanks Mike & Co. for all your hard work on the great the videos. Hope to see some calves soon. Stay safe! :-)
@jwjco
4 жыл бұрын
Projects on the farm, Looks great Mike .
@shadel7968
4 жыл бұрын
Really!! No calves yet! Farmers are all a Jack of all trades. Thanks you guys. Loving the 30/30.
@hilarywallace3007
4 жыл бұрын
I am so enjoying watching your life :)
@rgs4x
4 жыл бұрын
Back in the 1950s in the heart of silicon valley. Almost every house had a small incinerator in their back yard. I remember my dad burning leaves and paper products.
@michaelmason5440
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. My dad passed away in November 2019. So I moved in with my mom. Your videos gives me a little escape at the end of the day. I was wondering if you burn firewood to heat your house. The reason I ask is I saw a video using two seland trailers to season firewood with trash. Its a shame that you have to burn some of the trash and not get a benifit from it.
@janepecor5155
4 жыл бұрын
We are in a stay in place state. With health problems I very seldom go away from home anyway so now I have become almost a hermit. Family bring groceries and prescriptions for me. I read,sew and watch youtube channels. I feel bad for my 6 year old grandson who cant go to the park. Cant have friends over and spends most of his time with adults Not much has changed for me but I see my family changing, furloughed from jobs with no idea when they will be working again, trying to home school and do things that do not take travel or being with people. I do believe we will get back to normal before the end of the year but it will be a different normal. Enjoy seeing and hearing all about what you all are doing.
@lionsresourcefulness5033
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your schools are doing things like ours in Mt. I’m a grandmother raising a grandson and I, too, struggled with even downloading all the needed apps for his school. His school did hand out laptops to most of the students to use and also hand out breakfast and lunch in the morning in front of the school. You have many self taught skills to have accomplished all you have
@bigskyoffgrid8895
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so thankful we have some acreage out in the middle if nowhere ❤️
@terryporche9059
2 жыл бұрын
Regardless what area you at, it’s called quarantined!! What the body needs, sunshine and fresh air.
@chargermopar
4 жыл бұрын
Really nice burn setup. I have one here too but it produces wood gas as a by-product. Unlike most around here I can burn trash with no visible smoke. I have an oil burner as well but it is designed to melt scrap. Plastic makes good gas too so it goes in the gassifier as well. I run a generator and cook with the gas.
@muddypawzranch3327
4 жыл бұрын
love the ramp...very good idea
@tomnekuda3818
4 жыл бұрын
Man, that ramp is a great idea.....my Dad and I always stretched the barbwire about as tight as a guitar string and I got real tired of opening gates to get anywhere. My wife is a teacher and she works hard during the year.....but.....this year, with the virus, she's working about 5 times as hard. I hope and pray we come out of this OK.
@noremac510
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike! I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this vlog. I thought it was the best yet. Clever solutions to real problems. I also wanted to mention how much I have enjoyed the music on your 30 in 30 vlogs. It has been a major upgrade to your postings. I know that producing a daily vlog is draining but they have been fun! Thanks.
@BadHairdayKimmie
4 жыл бұрын
Before putting the gravel before the Gator ramp you should consider making a grate from the same pipes you used to make the ramp and it will greatly extend the time between gravel maintenance.
@CC-xk6cp
4 жыл бұрын
Hi again MIKE Lol another to add to your resume INVENTOR!!! That barrel reconstruction to the burn barrel was fabulous!! And oh those gates can be so frustrating so really like the bridge too!! And that coup is a wonderful home for the chickens! No wonder they give you so many eggs!! You're a humble guy Mike but honestly you are that JACK of ALL TRADES!! Useable great ideas I'm thinking you take in stride. I've been with you folks for quite a long time now but you never cease to amaze. Many thx as always for your generosity of sharing... Hi to Erin! Nice to hear and see her. She's kicked into gear doing even more of what she ways does! Amazing! But homeschooling is a whole big deal unto its own!! Hang in there guys and everyone else!! It too shall pass! God bless!!!!!!!!
@beverlyelliott1100
3 жыл бұрын
I am impressed by the gate ramp!
@timsutherland5089
4 жыл бұрын
You sure are a jack of all trades. My Mother would have loved the incinerator. Her idea was a metal 55 gallon barrel. The only problem the ashes. Great ideas. I truly am enjoying the thirty blogs in thirty days.
@Snowtruckdriver
4 жыл бұрын
The ramp is an awesome idea. I hated gate duty as kid out in Washington where Dad had 200 head of registered black angus.
@workingclasshero7239
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work and take care.
@ronfetterly8052
4 жыл бұрын
This virus thing is an adjustment for all of us, but i see you are coping well. Thank you for another interesting video. Still waiting ---- !!
@billmandaue2168
4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully both of you are wearing masks whenever you are around other people (in the store and when you go to town). It doesn't take the place of social distancing and proper sanitation, but it adds another layer of protection. I live in the Philippines, and everybody is now wearing masks whenever they go outside. I enjoy your channel, and I hope you and your family will continue doing what you are doing and stay healthy and happy. You have a blessed life.
@REDMAN298
4 жыл бұрын
Y`all stay healthy.
@whitechurchfarm
4 жыл бұрын
Very very good. I love the impromptu focus of ur vids now.
@WPRJersey
4 жыл бұрын
An old Military saying is Improvise, Adapte, and Overcome. Looks like you do that well. Great video.
@Riqrob
4 жыл бұрын
"Field expedient"
@jamescantwell572
Жыл бұрын
Mike Wyoming Life i Love seeing your video brother Happy new year 2023 I Live in Jonestown Texas
@brendanconnollyandirelandw889
4 жыл бұрын
The ramp looks pretty handy
@mountainpatriot5140
4 жыл бұрын
Dont worry about homeschooling. It's the Greatest gift you can give your children. We did it and it made us Really close with our kids. I just wish we had continued on through high school. These kids are being brain washed among other things. Give them this wonderful gift and you will never regret it. You might even learn something!!
@kittykat2858
4 жыл бұрын
Never a dull day on the ranch. 2,000 piece puzzle will keep you busy.🙋
@OurWyomingLife
4 жыл бұрын
That’s funny. I wish I had time to do puzzles
@tinkwilkinson9446
4 жыл бұрын
Thats just a small slice. Family had a small farm in VA when i was kid. Its a 24 hr/day job.
@michaeloutdoors9633
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video/vlog, see you tonight Mike
@wiguy3462
4 жыл бұрын
Received the jerky, thanks venturing out. Rationing it or it would be gone too soon!
@Waltzonthemoon
4 жыл бұрын
I repurpose my paper feed sacks n cardboards around garden area to help control grass /weeds. Plastic feed bags used for sand bags and liners in plant baskets, I would love a this incinerator, use ash in chicken coop or garden.
@HalfHeartGaminghippie
4 жыл бұрын
"ive gotten used to the anxiety" honestly same its still there and sometimes will poke through or just be weirdly tired all day and its just you adapting to all the anxiety of what is going on
@vickyburton2434
4 жыл бұрын
I home educated for 15 years and loved it!💗💗💗💗💗
@vickyburton2434
4 жыл бұрын
Get in touch with some of your local home education sites. They can offer lots of excellent advice to help you with your HS endevours.
@coyroberts8356
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@JussiValkila
4 жыл бұрын
We have a portable cattleshed that was made from two combine frames.
@cakyle1982
4 жыл бұрын
mike, put a roof over your gate to keep the snow away so the auto gate works. Wont help the gator but in and out with the tractor it might. its an investment for sure but might save hassle in winter getting hay rolls on the field. great vids! keepem coming! Salute from Kentucky!
@Studios-eh8qw
4 жыл бұрын
You could tack weld some stretched steel around each bar for better wet traction. And maybe some side guard rails so Erin is more at ease. Keep up the great videos, much love from central Jersey!
@khristiee
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, that might be your incinerator, but, I think it will work great as a awesome BBQ 🍗 🍖 🍗 ! And if you started a mulch barrel, the paper & cardboard will create really good mulch!
@mruthcowboy4991
4 жыл бұрын
A man and his incinerator....It’s a beautiful thing! Thanks guys. These are a great way to start my day.
@yukoncornelius8669
4 жыл бұрын
Thats it! Im building the Ramp.
@BillTheTractorMan
4 жыл бұрын
Great work Mike! The stay at home order is bull phooey. I catch a lot of flack for being out doing things. Partially because I am very vocal about farmers needing to farm, and also because people are so panicky.
@RuthJones-iz1ve
4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Awesome family.
@jodysappington7008
4 жыл бұрын
good afternoon....i like the ramp......man of all trades....i predict a calf on monday...you all stay safe
@colingeorgeh
4 жыл бұрын
Time saving ideas are great. Always optimize to save time which saves money. Someone should design the optimized farm. You are doing a great job in that area. In manufacturing, we used Toyota manufacturing methods which saved time, materials, labor, and money. Maybe those methods can be applied to the farm. Perhaps someone has already done that. I love watching this channel because you guys think and are creative. I will continue to watch.
@viewerman99
4 жыл бұрын
I look forward to your videos
@davebruins8623
4 жыл бұрын
one of my chores as a kid was burning trash in a metal garbage can. Use to make $$ doing the same for some of the neighbors. not allowed in my area today.
@hadynbond4510
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video mike & Erin
@MichaelMcbratney
4 жыл бұрын
There are gate systems that open vertically instead of swing open or slide open.
@joanneganon7157
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike and Erin, hang in there. JO JO IN VT 💕😄
@sandy1653
4 жыл бұрын
We've got a similar thing setup at my grandparent's place to keep down runs to the transfer station, especially as the town makes you pay by the pound to throw stuff away at the transfer station.
@Cap513
4 жыл бұрын
Your Drive Over may not be "A Life Saver", but it Is Defiantly "A Game Changer"!!!!
@Bernie5172
4 жыл бұрын
we just install a grid. can get them at the rural store
@ohwidow
2 жыл бұрын
@@Bernie5172 HUMM, CAN YOU offer some details on a grid?
@Bernie5172
2 жыл бұрын
@@ohwidow you dig a hole near a gateway. then drop in the concrete form that has steel bars in it so cattle cant go through the said gate way . Im sure you can find a video of it on you tube
@kendricwindham8708
4 жыл бұрын
Hell of good job at creating
@tysonwalsh8193
4 жыл бұрын
I run the local transfer station in my town it the Busiest place in town right now
@drewk5929
4 жыл бұрын
Well done on the chicken coop and that ramp is great 👍🏻
@tammysarrazin7078
4 жыл бұрын
i live alone and i am in a wheelchair so i very rarely have tons of people around me but i know some friends said the gas prices are way down lol cuz nobody is out and about please stay safe hugsssssss
@traceyannpitman
4 жыл бұрын
Gilbert sounds just like my Grandfather, but he used to light a fire when other people had their clothes out to dry on the washing line, you have a brilliant life , stay safe
@bens7489
4 жыл бұрын
Cattle guard built in Texas works as well and can be used by more vehicles
@OurWyomingLife
4 жыл бұрын
We aren’t in Texas and we have cattle guards on roads too lol
@ojjenkins7110
4 жыл бұрын
I used to do the trash burning in those 55 gallon barrels until Greeley decided to kabosh that. It was fun too. That was around 1963 or so. One time I had a big bunch of Styrofoam to burn and boy was that fun to watch it go up black smoke and all. Looks like some rut filling needs to be done at the ramp too :-) Can I come up and try out the ramp with my Outback ??? hahahaha. Did any of Gilberts burning get his hair too??? Oh mmmyyyyyy. Keep em coming Mike. C U tomorrow.
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