![IMG_4771_2_3_tonemapped.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/pbQftZbi-IMG_4771_2_3_tonemapped.jpg) I must FEEL good in my home & work space if I am to perform at my best, so it was essential in my mind that I found somewhere suitable for the four month film job I have embarked upon this Summer in the UK. There were only two rooms available within walking distance of the solar construction site, the first of them in the village of Easingwold. https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/5zeugrQK-Screen20Shot202019-05-1620at2009.01.15.png 'Dave' looked like a friendly guy and I was excited about meeting him, but it turned out he had already rented the room and forgotten to remove the advert. My only other option was 'Gary'. His description gave little away and there were no pics to look at. Just a note to say that the location was very isolated and that tenants will need to have a car... which I don't! I put together this composite so that you may see Gary's place in proximity to my work site. ![Screen Shot 20190605 at 01.41.01.png](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/XAGBDxCt-Screen20Shot202019-06-0520at2001.41.01.png) The 40min walk to Easingwold doesn't bother me. I will find a scenic route which avoids roads. More importantly the hop, skip & a jump from Gary's house to work is about as perfect as it gets! What this ultimately means is that my bedroom will be my office (as opposed to a shipping container office on site) and when I see a sunny moment on the horizon from my window I can run to the site with my drone and get the shots I am after. ![IMG_4765_6_7_tonemapped.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/ZVqqjqwV-IMG_4765_6_7_tonemapped.jpg) ## It is time to connect with the horses A week before moving in I scoped Gary's place out while he was at work and came across this beautiful horse. I have always wanted to learn more about horses so took the time to say hello. She seemed like she wanted to say something and wouldn't take her eyes off me. I took this picture and thought nothing more of it. ![newhome8.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/iUKWL8lc-newhome-8.jpg) The day I moved in Gary told me she had just given birth to a colt that morning. (A colt is a male horse, as opposed to a female foal) The colt, currently nameless, was standing and eating within hours of birth. Which is incredible! ![newhome4.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/q4TJAEVI-newhome-4.jpg) Gary told me she gave birth standing up in around 15mins and didn't make a sound. Are you taking note humans? The animals know best. ![newhome2.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/tUPvYOL3-newhome-2.jpg) The mere (mother) so gentle in her movements to touch and reassure. ![newhome7.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/2Fn3Z5hX-newhome-7.jpg) There is no such thing as coincidence and these horses are a part of why I am here. I believe it is time for me to learn how to look after them and in time to ride them, so that I may teach my children this valuable skill. Before cars there were horses. After cars there will be horses. ## The Greenhouse Last but not least there is a greenhouse! Or at least that's what it used to be. ![IMG_4777_8_9_tonemapped.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/dok74cmr-IMG_4777_8_9_tonemapped.jpg) Okay it could use a little work, but where there is a will there is a way. Back home in France Sabrina is tending to our land, growing all kinds of goodies and I felt like I was missing out on the fun. ![IMG_4780_1_2_tonemapped.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/otNbwWDq-IMG_4780_1_2_tonemapped.jpg) Once this lot is clear, I will have a space for my own fun. Yesterday I bought these two varieties of tomato to get me started. ![IMG_4786_7_8_tonemapped.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/mIsdh6oQ-IMG_4786_7_8_tonemapped.jpg) Does anyone have any ideas what else I could grow in here which will be ready for harvest before September? ## Time to build my upper body strength? In cleaning through the greenhouse junk I came across a number of things including an old boot, a milk pail, some hanging baskets and a very rusty dumbbell set. ![IMG_4801_2_3_tonemapped.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/rhPC09au-IMG_4801_2_3_tonemapped.jpg) As I said there is no such thing as coincidence. These dumbbells spoke to me loudly, so I will clean them and put them to good use. This period ahead of me is about so much more than just making a film for money. I have felt that from the beginning. And in looking always for evidence of how I might best use my situation to evolve myself, I think you can guess what I tend to find. Love & Light everyone! ![gradient banner.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXwfq4SPpCVRYhctoCQkBuzeEXzegSeYxG4JcAhXkbiiL/gradient%20banner.png) ## Who is @samstonehill? He was a London based filmmaker until he sold everything and set out on a barefoot journey around the world, currently based in the south of France. He is travelling with his partner & two children and with no bank account he has been living on STEEM & crypto for over a year. ![old banner.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZET7y5AS8n2nrRy9JrNjiFgdcVnNvfRBBU3D9EoZdECE/old%20banner.jpg) ### All content created for this account is 100% original (unless otherwise stated), produced by @samstonehill who invites you to use & share freely as you wish. ## Sam is the creator of: The [Aspiring Steemit Whales & Dolphins group on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1281526168558106/) which seeks to help newcomers make the transition from Facebook to Steemit, providing them with detailed notes and personal assistance with their posts... resteeming them when he can. ![Screen Shot 2017-09-03 at 19.44.43.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmekvbAvJhF4CTdLm5p9HXGqEFQFfFcf9wnjpQkhi8pBAC/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-03%20at%2019.44.43.png) --- Here is a list of Steemit Witness I have voted for & recommend you do the same: @teamsteem @timcliff @jesta @good-karma @someguy123 @blocktrades @pfunk @klye @krnel @blueorgy @ausbitbank @thecryptodrive @ura-soul @pharesim Without them our beloved Steemship would not fly. Learn what this means [HERE](https://steemit.com/witness/@teamsteem/what-are-steem-witnesses-and-why-you-should-support-them) and place your vote [HERE](https://steemit.com/~witnesses) ![imageedit_1_5527523249.png](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/S0hfyhB6-imageedit_1_5527523249.png) https://steemitimages.com/DQmYzdTtjpMpg1nbjpjA7LpvTHVQCgbzgjefWmrPCbjgMDw/sam%20restee%20.gif All non original photo sources can be found by clicking on the image