Moving House

21 Responses

1. farmboycarl

   2009 Sep 11 1

   If I saw more …
   If I saw more dedication and ingenuity like this in America, I might actually start believing we’re the greatest nation on Earth again. You didn’t just save an old house. You saluted the people who built it, the people who lived in it, and the people who will enjoy its presence for the next 100 years. -Thank you! And to the dope who said it was ugly, old, and weak, you need to learn a few things about craftsmanship, painting, and spelling.

2. jules4952

   2009 Sep 11 2

   Is the the Phil Joy …
   Is the the Phil Joy who attended Campolindo High School in Moraga? If it is then just want to say Great Job Phil!
   jrenworth

3. rotorman13b

   2009 Sep 11 3

   Sometimes you love …
   Sometimes you love something so much you’d take it with you whererver you go..don’t matter, a favorite pair of shoes, a child’s favorite toy, and in this case a man’s house.

4. gj1b

   2009 Sep 11 4

   Thanks for your …
   Thanks for your note. Glad you liked it. Its not about building a new house, it is about preserving history. This house was built on land given to the owner by General Vallejo. Rather than seeing it destroyed Phil wanted to save it. The Free Willy comparison is a new one

5. sonriebehappy

   2009 Sep 11 5

   oh my g…. I just …
   oh my g…. I just cant believe how crazy are some people. With the $ he lost moving that how he can make a new one. That house is so ugly and old. I hope the huracane and earthquak never happen, I dont think that old house can resist it. That is like free willy movie, make me cry

6. Killjoyslayer

   2009 Sep 11 6

   this is my uncle …
   this is my uncle and my dad made this video

7. tedbhere

   2009 Sep 11 7

   A truly moving …
   A truly moving video!

   A well produced story of a home.

   Thank you.

8. artlver

   2009 Sep 11 8

   hey phil you no who …
   hey phil you no who this is racer # 47 nice video put together by ur brother lol i love you your the best see you at the track okay? Love you P.S. hint im someone whos young but at every race with my grandpa who helps you now you should know who i am Love you

9. gj1b

   2009 Sep 11 9

   Samoged, It is …
   Samoged, It is still waiting to for all the permits for its final spot on a small bluff that looks over the water off 1st Street in Benicia.

10. samoged

    2009 Sep 11 10

    i mean what is its …
    i mean what is its surrounds,neiborhood etc in benecia

11. samoged

    2009 Sep 11 11

    where does the …
    where does the house live now?

12. ccmotiff

    2009 Sep 11 12

    wonderful story it …
    wonderful story it brings tears to my eyes

13. autie12001

    2009 Sep 11 13

    Awesome video and …
    Awesome video and story. Phil and Celest are wonderful people to do this labor of love!!

14. coshyno

    2009 Sep 11 14

    i love old houses . …
    i love old houses . i curetly live in 200 year old house

15. boomdaddymack

    2009 Sep 11 15

    i’m a 4th …
    i’m a 4th generation house mover for 15 years and 4 1/2 years ago i changed jobs and have missed it every since. my father is still moving homes and works hard every day he has been owner operator since 1950. seeing this video brought tears to my eyes of memories past with my father thank you for this.

16. gloriakulik

    2009 Sep 11 16

    What a beautiful …
    What a beautiful house. I knew the history by talking to the last owner. I have seen the house on her pictures. It is amazing to see how it was moved.

17. thotdoc

    2009 Sep 11 17

    Men like Phil Joy …
    Men like Phil Joy are very special, anyone who has an interest in preserving our history and heritage as he is doing deserve much credit and many thanks. Great work Phil!

18. isfputube

    2009 Sep 11 18

    This a real work of …
    This a real work of art. I see that house almost every day but never knew the history.
    Thanks

19. thefonz707

    2009 Sep 11 19

    cool this house is …
    cool this house is offa first street now! i see it all the time

20. gillkenz

    2009 Sep 11 20

    yo i see this every …
    yo i see this every day i didint know it had like, a story! thats awesomeeee

21. neber01

    2009 Sep 11 21

    What a fantastic …
    What a fantastic journey!