Why I Sorta Quit Youtube

It doesn't take double the time to video something

Family ALWAYS comes first!

Take care of you. It's important.

I don't have a TYM tractor, but I have a Rural King Tractor which is manufactured by Tym. It is an RK 25 which I know Tym has a similar tractor. I know some parts are interchangeable and some aren't. But good luck with the family and the job.

Trying to attend H.O.N.E. this year. Hoping to be able to meet you and chew the fat a bit about all things homesteading in New Hampshire.

Congratulations on your new life passions! Try to enjoy the journey

Sorry to see you walk away, I've enjoyed your videos, but I understand. Family and career is more important. I wish you the best.

First one changes everything, second one doubles it, third one completely overwhelms: but after that it may as well have a half dozen; cause you never get on top of it, lol.

Do what you have to do :)

I started watching Home steading with you, So I missed you, I do watch a lot of other H S video now, Thanks for all your great video ,

My wife and I welcomed our 2nd child into our lives in April. Chaos is the word that would aptly describe our lives at this point. So I totally get where you’re coming from. Take the time you need to adjust and if you feel like coming back, we’ll be here.

Please don't ever apologize for putting you and your family first. Just be happy a successful.

Thanks for the update, best of luck.

I don't blame you have fun with your kids I can't have any I want a few

I love this honest video

I have always enjoyed your videos and your open honest content. Take the time and enjoy those kids. They grow up way too fast. Good luck and take care.

All the best wishes for you, your family, and the new job.

Jack, family first always. Thanks for sharing the past videos and the NE Homesteaders gatherings (past and future). Best of luck.

Damn, I feel like we just broke up lol. I remember when we went from 1 to 2 to 3 kids and how much of an adjustment it was each time. You go from tag teaming one, to having to rely on each other more and more to mass chaos. Just getting daily chores done is sometimes a struggle and I work from home. Gotta always put you and your family first.

Your family comes first and your honesty about that is refreshing. Keep doing what is important to you and your loved ones!! In the end, family and relationships are what matter most.

You have to take care of yourself and your family! Congratulations on the new job. Can’t wait to you at Homesteaders of New England!

I’m up to 3 kids now. Yep on the exponential. I have about 2 months off each late spring from my regular job, so that’s when I make most of my content and roll it out weekly after. Fussing with filming definitely slows projects down. I try to just capture enough footage to make a good video, then work “normal” for as much of the process as I can. As much as it’s a pain, I actually shoot and edit on my phone so I can do the editing on the go when I’m traveling. Funny that now I might bump into you if I start tractor shopping for a machine upgrade.

No need to apologize over putting your family first. One day too soon those little girls will be grown and out on their own.

I'm sure you'll find the overwhelming support from us subscribers that you deserve because you've certainly got your priorities in the proper order. Is it sad to not see your ugly mug on a video as often as we're used to? Sure. But, you've had some hard decisions to make recently and you're knocking it out of the park. Congrats on all the new changes in your life. Stay safe and stay true to yourself. Just drop in with a video now and then to say hi.

Thanks for the video, Jack. I was thinking, the other day, that I hadn't seen a video from you so I came over to see if somehow I had gotten unsubcribed. I am finding it really hard to keep up with the 1 video a week because getting out for a hike is very weather dependent, I hate hiking in the rain, and getting up early so I can get a parking spot is tough. I have dropped down to once a month. I am trying to figure out how to do more "talking head" or vlog type videos but I have a hard time talking just to the camera.

I felt this. I totally relate. I don't have children, but I know the effort and time that is invested in making content. I envy those who evidently have endless things and projects to make content.

Mental health and family health tend to get put on the back burner. New subscriber here...hopefully that helps.

Family first

Good luck, Jack! SR1 is lucky to have you, and so is your family. I’m weighing the possibility of growing my channel vs going back to work. I’m “fortunate” to be older than you and that we are empty nesters. I could have never done this when the kids were young.

respect. have enjoyed the channel as I got into homesteading and will continue to follow as you post. cheers.

I respect your priorities! Our 2nd little just turned 1, I definitely agree with the exponential hectic haha ahh! Enjoy your family, we'll see ya when we see ya :)

Hey you have to do what’s right for you Jack! Congratulations on the new position and the responsibilities SR1 has given to you. You’ll do great! Cheers, Mike.

LMAO. You're too funny. See you on the next video.

Family first! ❤ your channel but totally get it.

We're coming to H.O.N.E. from Maine! This is our first year and we can't wait!!!

Well you work 20 minutes from where we live, rip Jay's Auto! You have a young family that will not stay young, so enjoy the time with them, our youngest just started college so time goes poof in a blink of an eye.

Wishing you all the best, and continued blessings!

Best wishes to you and your family. Good luck with your new job as well. Love your family time. With 12 grandkids I can relate.

I LOVE THIS!!! Dude, your family should ALWAYS come first. I actually just found you BECAUSE I am going to the HONE to see Jess. It's actually a joint birthday gift for me and my youngest daughter. I was looking to see what the previous HONE events were like to get an idea of what to expect because this will be my first event of this nature. I rabbit-holed through those videos and a few others and found your "I want to be a rain gutter" video which made me subscribe to you, and then saw this in the que and decided to watch. I will keep all notifications on and I look forward to whatever you have to share, whenever you find time to share it. I love your perspective and I am now seriously excited to meet you. Enjoy those babies! It goes by SO fast. See you in a few days!

I wanted to say, thank you for the wonderful explanation of the holding roosters or not, it has been so very much helpful for me, I keep now my rooster, his name is Romeo lol keep going my friend 😂

I agree! You'd expect a second kid to only be 50% more hectic because you already have one. NAH. It's 3 times tougher. When one kid is trying to put on his shoes the other one is trying to take them off or distracting. Pure chaos

Family is super important and you have a lot on your plate. You do what's best for you and your family and we will all be here when you have something to tell us!

Family is more important.

Wow and I just subscribed, just found you guys!!!! But understand... Sending Love and Peace to your family. I Love when God opens door's.

What state are you in??? Don't worry I'm not a stalker!! Grandma here!!

I’m nearly 70 I’ve been a government agent and Courier, I run a couple business I’ve done multiple things during my life. I can rarely remember any because they’re not really important. But I Remember Every Minutes That I Spent with My Children, because when you’re 70 and they are in their 40s you remember that that is what was Important!

If Reddit was a farmer

What happened to you?

It's was a pleasure to meet you and your channel is amazing. Never expected to meet you. My wife said we're getting a farm raised turkey and showed up to your house and I was shocked it was the guy I've been learning from to homestead myself. All I can say is thank you