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27 Jan 202410:28

Summary

TLDRThe video follows a man dealing with illness while managing his farm. He moves materials like sand and road planings around the property, cleans up areas, and checks on construction progress in the stables, which are being divided up. There are setbacks like equipment breaking down, and the man struggles through man flu and nosebleeds. But farm work carries on, with tasks like cleaning sand to reuse and pushing materials out of the shed. The man notes that his tenure on the farm is approaching 5 years and he has more mortgage payments ahead. He alludes to replacing a piece of equipment and invites viewers' suggestions.

Takeaways

👷‍♂️ Converting stables into smaller stalls for ponies.
😷 Suffering from man flu with nosebleeds.
🚜 Moving and cleaning beach sand used for yard area.
🛠 Joiners working on converting stables.
⚡ Electrician measuring for wiring stables.
😥 Arion tractor sadly being replaced by something bigger.
🎂 Birthday wishes for viewers.
🚧 Alternator broken on Merlo telehandler.
🏗 Ongoing work and repairs around the farm.
👋 Thanks for watching and goodnight!

Q & A

What kind of vehicle is Arion that is mentioned in the transcript?
-Arion is a wheel loader that the narrator has decided to sell to make way for a bigger and more powerful replacement.
Why does the narrator keep getting nose bleeds?
-The narrator keeps getting nose bleeds because he has blown his nose so much due to having a bad cold or 'man flu'.
What work is being done on the stables?
-The stables are being divided up into smaller sections, with stud walls and feed areas added. Some paintwork is also being completed.
What happened to the alternator on the Merlo telehandler?
-The alternator on the Merlo seized up, chewing through the belt which also drives the water pump. It needs to be replaced.
What is the plan for cleaning the sand that was acquired for free?
-The plan is to scrape the sand off the yard, then put it through Nick's wash plant to clean it and remove small pieces of Polish iron and glass.
How many stables will there be once the work is complete?
-Once complete, there will be 7 outside stables and 3 inside stables, plus 2 tack rooms, so 13 stables in total.
How long has the narrator owned the yard where work is being done?
-The narrator has owned the yard for 5 years as of April 2024.
Why can the narrator not stay warm?
-The battery has gone flat on the heated jacket he got for his birthday, so it's not keeping him warm.
What is the plan for Monday morning?
-The plan for Monday morning is to hopefully clean and scrape the yard area where the straw was stacked.
What does the narrator think his new loader will be?
-The narrator says his new loader will be something big and beast to replace the Arion, but he wants viewers to suggest what it should be.