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You are here: Home / Rural Living / Silly Videos and Random Thoughts . . .

Silly Videos and Random Thoughts . . .

Updated : July 17, 2022

30 Comments

I guess I’ll use this page to share some of our silly videos and some of my random thoughts.

Something to think about . . .

In your final days it is unlikely that you will regret the time you spent chillin in a hammock with friends.

In your final days it is unlikely that you will regret the time you spent chillin in a hammock with friends.

I like to call this video; “Crazy Comes in all Sizes.”

This silly video gives you an idea of what goes on behind the scenes In Our Members Area.  This is about a little rivalry that I have with a very talented grower from Pennsylvania.  It’s only 58 seconds.  I think this might put it to rest . . .

This video?  Is just plain silly.

The girls shot with video, “Mondays without Mike” while I was away.

This is Mity’s first time in the hammock.  She did great.  Quite the donkey tamer!

That’s it for now.  Questions, comments, mean things to say?  Post them below and I’ll respond.

Until then, by all means stay inspired!

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Comments

  1. Carolyn R Chase says

    April 9, 2024 at 8:37 pm

    So they’re about 11 years old now. Hope you’re all doing well.

    Reply
  2. Duane Tongen says

    May 23, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    I really enjoy Your articles and when I actually Retire I will take more time for Gardening. The question I have today is about TICKS…Wood Ticks, Deer ticks and any other Ticks we may come in contact with while tending to or just Enjoying our Gardens and being outside with the Grandkids.
    is there something safe to spray our Yards and Gardens with. We understand that we should not have children or ourselves for a while after spraying but we would appreciate Your input on this TICK concern.
    We grew up with Horses from Small one to Large ones so it is fun to see You with the Donkeys.

    Thanks again for all Your Informative and Fun Articles,

    Duane and Connie Tongen

    Reply
    • Mike says

      May 24, 2022 at 7:47 am

      Duane,

      I really don’t know, I don’t think ticks live in closely mowed grass but more in brushy areas. I know some use an orange oil concoction to repel them.

      Reply
  3. Anne says

    August 26, 2018 at 1:35 am

    Mike, You’re a star! I just discovered you today (and I’m way down in New Zealand). I was hooked by the time I got to the donkey and hammock video. As a result of watching some of your past videos I have tried taking a whole lot of cuttings today and will try sand vs potting mix as an experiment. I also took the plunge and tried sharpening my secateurs and hedge trimmers and they turned out pretty well I have to say. Very proud of myself. So thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    Reply
    • Mike says

      August 26, 2018 at 8:48 am

      Anne,

      You’re welcome and stay tuned. We got plenty of new stuff coming. Just need to make a little time.

      Reply
  4. Melodye says

    August 15, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    GO MIKE GO! Loved your silly video’s, your beaut 4 legged boys & the girls hard at work… We should all hang on to some of that innocent childlike spirit.Melodye

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    July 17, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    Always enjoy your videos especially with your donkeys.. They are so cute.

    Reply
  6. Diane Cathey says

    July 14, 2018 at 4:43 pm

    Too cute for words. Thanks so much for sharing.
    Diane Cathey,
    Cabot, Arkansas

    Reply
  7. Cathi says

    July 13, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    That girls’ vid was cute! You ought to be away more often! Wish I had someone to run thru the sprinkler with me! Lol. Ps, you might want to teach Ferguson and Finnegan to respect your space. They were being rude and they knew it. Missy wrung has some great free videos on trading horses. I use them for my donkey as well. We also have two Morgans.

    Reply
  8. Julie Tan says

    July 12, 2018 at 3:47 am

    Mondays without Mike was hilarious! Keep them coming ladies.

    Reply
  9. Donna says

    July 11, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    Mike, I have been a follower of you for years. I enjoy the easy to use advice, it works! As I age now 76, I hire help for heavier jobs, The basics have “grown” to suit me, again thank you. When we live with nature in harmony life is so good.

    Reply
  10. Virginia Loftus says

    July 11, 2018 at 5:11 pm

    Too much fun with those donkeys! Loved all your videos! Tell the girls I said Hi!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    July 11, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Mike, Don’t be hurting yourself. You have way to much info to share. You had an artilcle a while back about evergreen azalias. I was interested. However we live in zone 3 so not for this area unless do
    as an annual. Keep up the good work you do.

    Reply
  12. Meta Intemann says

    July 11, 2018 at 9:29 am

    these are hilarious!!!! Good work always pays off with Good Times!!!! Life is good, thanks for sharing Mike.

    Reply
  13. Marla says

    July 11, 2018 at 1:32 am

    Hi Mike, I’ve been with you for over 11 years, yet never posted anything, til Now! I am truly inspired by & really enjoyed this video! Love your family, kids, Donkeys & miss Alley a whole damn bunch! I have a male version of her, the love of my life!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 11, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Thank you Marla!

      Reply
  14. Sarah says

    July 10, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    Hahaha……fun,…digging it!!!!. Love ye’all in the US of A.
    Sarah

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    Hi
    Cute videos
    I have a question, can you please tell me the name again of the product you encouraged your readers to use on August 1 for grubs? I believe it was a Bayer product

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 11, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      There are several, just visit a garden center and get a good granular. I think spectricide makes one as well as bayer.

      Reply
  16. Melinda Rhodes says

    July 10, 2018 at 9:35 pm

    That was the music from The Benny Hill Show. Im dating myself by saying that – I think Benny Hill died more than 20 years ago. Nice job on all the videos.

    Reply
  17. Shawn says

    July 10, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    Would love to visit your farm. Hope mine will be as fun! Thanks for the smiles today. Needed a little silly in NC.

    Reply
  18. Cj says

    July 10, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    Thanks for silly videos. Great backwards ride on bike, by the way!

    Reply
  19. Jan D Gillam says

    July 10, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    Hi Mike,
    I loved your silly videos! Thanks for brightening up my day!

    Reply
  20. walt emerson says

    July 10, 2018 at 7:02 pm

    I really enjoyed your silly videos, thanks!

    Reply
  21. Cyndi says

    July 10, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    Absolutely adorable!!

    Reply
  22. Kathy says

    July 10, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Loved the no show friend’s challenge, the dualing donkeys and the triplets fun while the boss is away! Keep ’em coming plus all your informative videos. Thanks Mike and family!!
    My thoughts are Mean people DON’T RULE because they don’t know how to play or have a great sense of humor!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 11, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      Great point Kathy.

      Reply
  23. Linda says

    July 10, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    I watched all the videos that was awesome glad to see you all have fun even when working , but did the rubber chicken survive it all? Blahahaha. I love this site for all the helpful hints too

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    Ok I really like these people. Not only are they silly and fun but live in a beautiful place which should make anyone giddy. I subscribe to everything from Mike but these women are seriously compelling.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 11, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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