#136 Autumn; the best and the worst

Long time friends Rik and Lianne are visiting. We toasting chestnuts and Rik helps me with work in the basement. The rainy weather continues making the lands and road soggy.

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Music in this video: Glacier (feat. Young Collective) by Inola

0:00 intro
0:54 Digging
2:52 Collecting chestnuts
3:30 Digging
4:15 Cooking chestnuts
5:53 Eating chestnuts
6:27 Dinner and film
8:26 Collecting rocks
9:31 Shoveling sand
15:10 Compacting sand
16:57 Dinner
18:40 Breakfast
19:46 Unloading
22:16 Building table for supplies
23:46 Non stop rain
24:31 Trenching the road
28:08 Placing floor insulation
29:54 Drawing / planning
31:25 Walk in the rain
32:55 Outro monologue

[markthomas]

This is one of the best channels on YouTube.. it is so entertaining to watch.. the work being done is amazing. I’m 68 and can’t do most of this stuff anymore.. just brilliant. Thank you.

[tess]

Amongst the many things I love about Martijns channel is he’s not constantly trying to ‘sell’ me ‘green’ health powder, deodorant, facial skincare devices, mental health support etc etc that all the other YouTubers eventually do. For me just watching the channel is help enough for my health❤

[joyhaave]

This channel’s popularity is reassuring to me as far as human nature still having a long attention span for hands-on work. My favorite days are when I’m with loved ones who I know so intimately that we can work all day long on a project together with little talking…just quietly collaborating. The shared work brings as much contentment as the finished product itself.

[fookdatchit]

The consistency of quality in this channel is incredible. Well done Martjin.

[nixmor]

Cinematography is exquisite as always Martijn. As usual your video is wonderful. No wonder you are up to over 700k subscribers. So proud of your accomplishments and I have been here from the very first episode. 🤩

[FranWhorton-ofql]

Yes, no denying it, the fall colors are just breathtaking! A walk is a great way to replenish yourself after all that rain. Enjoyed it all, thank you for taking us with you.

[brendaerickson]

It never ceases to amaze me the beauty of your finished home. The walls, steps, fireplace, shoot everything is so beautiful.

[patbrougham]

One step at a time brother. We have been waiting for that railing for some time. My wife is terrified you will roll over the edge!

[MaryE-tkzq]

❝C’è un frutto rotondetto,
di farina ne ha un sacchetto,
se lo mangi non si lagna:
questo frutto è la castagna.
La castagna è proprio buona,
è lucente, un po’ birbona:
giù dal riccio schizza via:
se ti coglie, mamma mia!

La castagna in acqua cotta
prende il nome di ballotta;
arrostita e profumata
prende il nome di bruciata.

Se la macini è farina
dolce, fine, leggerina:
se la impasto cosa faccio?
Un fragrante castagnaccio!❞

Filastrocca della castagna

[whereistheedge]

Sand stomping with adapted snowshoes : FANTASTICO

[jilllawrence]

Thank you for being my muse. I got my pallet of bricks down from the deck landing to the shed before the winter rains started. I've moved inside and my art has taken off again so I'm concentrating on that for the next few months. You've been more than inspirational for this 69 year old widow.

[lelandpeck]

The shots of you walking on the mountain, in the rain and you disappearing into the cloud was magical. Something about the rain and clouds (or fog) are other worldly. Thanks, Marijn, for another beauty!

[susanacton]

Always enjoy your content Martijn, but rarely comment. In these divisive times, it is a blessing to share your path. I particularly love how you pause to share vignettes of natural beauty - like the leaves on the window in the rain.

[jasondk]

I am a man on constant sorrow, I've seen trouble all my days. 😊 Oh brother where art thou? Love that movie!

[thelongwayround]

Isn’t it funny, how I’ve watched from the very start and Martijn has never been poorly, outdoor life has a lot to do with that I think 🙌👍great stuff MD, rain or shine 👏

[alfieingle]

The beauty of all the autumn trees, leaves and ferns you captured are absolutely stunning. Thank you for your videos.

[thomasweatherford]

I wasn’t able to watch on Sunday, so I waited more than a day so I could watch this episode in peace. This content is a part of my weekly routine.

[antoniagabites]

Just think back to how it was in the beginning….. now you have a lovely fire inside where you can cook those beautiful chestnuts, and you can watch a movie. Good times!!

[dsmith]

Love the way the first cabin is cozy during the rain and cold. You’ve earned it 🎉

[dennismast]

Inconvenient weather, but, it's beautiful. And the ferns...golden brown, backlit, glowing in the light...so wonderful.