You can't imagine the peace and tranquility I get when you share these with us. Thank you so much.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

I you are very welcome

@billiegoodman4872

Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how Dave can transform us into serenity.

@Mr.cat888

Жыл бұрын

@@Bushradical Hi brother super cool 👍

@mrwes100

Жыл бұрын

Truth.

@MicroSoftner

Жыл бұрын

I don't even need to build a cabin now, i just watch bushradical lol

As always, so relaxing to watch one of your videos. Hope you, Brooke and the family have a great holiday. Cheers.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@blaws6684

Жыл бұрын

Its called Christmas

I can’t imagine how you guys keep all your projects, properties and cabins straight 🙃

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

We like to stay busy

@LiveFreeOrRIP

Жыл бұрын

Its worth it dave inspired me. While I didnt build my cabin I still got one and its So amazing to just go up there and Relax and put around. WHEN you get to that point!!

@jansmith3158

Жыл бұрын

@@Bushradical "The Days go slow, the years go fast'...Already 1 year. WOW. Congrats on your little beautiful cabin in the woods birthday 1.🎉🥳

@Jean_Claude_Van_Damme

Жыл бұрын

@@Bushradical i love seeing a good, normal dude w/ real useful content being successful on here. even better, hes from the mitten!! thanks and take care!!

@tomgodheart4557

Жыл бұрын

@@Bushradical so fuckin easy dude and all the best for you and your family

It’s great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan’s kzread.infoUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.

I live in the mountains of Japan, inside a national park here, and still you and Brooke’s excellent videos make me feel relaxed and longing for an even quieter life.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@angrydalailama6089

10 ай бұрын

You're not kidding. I haven't watched Brooke and Dave's stuff for a while. Was in a real rotten mood before I started this video and have chilled right out.

You have to count yourself lucky that you're weren't occupying the outside commode. 😳😉 lol

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

LOL right !!

@lynwoodjones

Жыл бұрын

😆

"Unwelcome mats," I love the name. I suggested it to a friend who was experiencing black bears breaking into his cabin in California, 30 years ago. They work great. We made them so that the nails only stick out and inch or less, so we don't do the bears any permanent harm.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

right on

I love your wife and your videos. I am 77 years old, taking care of husband with dementia. Your videos help me to cope with this terrible disease that has struck us both. I can almost smell the camp fires, and food. Thank you for my escape, look forward to each and everyone of your videos. I go to your camp, cabin or tent. Be careful, be cautious and be healthy. God bless both you and your wife.

I always find myself wishing these videos were longer. 🙂 You were there six days but I was just settling in!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

I have a few long ones coming up

@salyluz6535

Жыл бұрын

@@Bushradical Yay!! I sure need more cabin therapy time!! Your videos are a balm to us sick/ injured folks stuck in town, or in bed. Right now, your videos are my place to decompress as I struggle to kick Influenza A. Stay Well!!

Dave, I do appreciate your attitude. You are good at just taking things in stride! You didn’t freak out about the bear dismantling your outhouses, you even marveled at the strength the bear had. You put things back together with what you had and it worked. Keeping it simple and basic makes life much easier….too me anyways. I have a cabin in the woods north of Ely and enjoy the quiet simple living it offers. Not sure where you are at but would sure enjoy having a beer and a campfire with you sometime! Thanks for the videos, I appreciate you sharing!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. I'm just south of Lake superior in the U.P. .......I have been up around Ely before

@youngblood2

Жыл бұрын

They have a place north of Fairbanks and a place on the Michigan Peninsula.

Awesome. Cup of coffee, some nice breakfast and a new Bushradical video. Couldn't ask for a better morning.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

It still looks like it would be so peaceful to have a cabin out away from other people.

I arrived at my my bolt hole here in the Welsh hills at lunchtime today, on the drive here I was thinking of you and Brooke and your delightful cabins at this location in this video. Im so pleased to see you enjoying them again. , Your videos inspired me to retire a year early and to get out and enjoy nature and all its joys. Luckily we don't have bears here, but there are supposed to be dragons here in Wales, but I've not seen any yet. Many thanks. David in Wales, UK.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Keep your eyes open for dragons!

@salyluz6535

Жыл бұрын

There be dragons!!

@mywildholm

Жыл бұрын

I love this!

You can't blame the bear. He just got tired of sh1tt1ng in the woods!

@William4143

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

If I close my eyes while I’m watching your videos, it’s like I’m listening to Ron Swanson. 👍

Nice video Dave, love that late 50's early 60's Coleman stove, can't beat em

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

right on

Cant wait for your next project! i found this channel during Covid lock downs , and found your videos so relaxing , educational, fun that i couldnt stop watching if i ever came upon the opportunity to have my own spot of land ill build my own little cabin.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you dig the channel

@milliewilkie1969

Жыл бұрын

@@Bushradical Hope you realise how much your videos are appriciated

I sure do enjoy your video sir. Just something about them sues my soul. May God continue to bless you and Brooke and all that you guys do.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Now this is what I call living.!!!!! I miss the cottage where we would go when I was young. That was 55 years ago.

I am a retired construction worker due to a spinal injury and lots of health issues I have to live in the city but I am living my dream by watching your video. LOL

I keep a large assortment of hand tools, nails and screws at my cabin AT ALL TIMES! You never know when you will have to make some repairs "hint" you always need to make some repairs ;)

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

well said

I just moved out to Oregon from Michigan, i lived there all my life, and i loved living up north of the lower peninsula and visiting the upper. Your videos are a huge inspiration for me and my bonnie lass to build our own home like you have, its been a life long dream of mine thus far. Also my grandpa had a wooden row boat we would row out on lake huron on for all my childhood- also we have the same boots! That made me all excited. Have a great day!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@TheTsarsTailor1910

Жыл бұрын

@@Melancholy1966 absolutely I’ve been up in the mountains as much as I can it’s amazing and mesmerizing

Thank you Dave. I just sat down at my pc for lunch and saw your upload. To say im fortunate is an understatement. You are amazing man trust me there are MANY people you inspire. PS. IF you are going to build anymore Bushradical knifes I would LOVE to get one. I cant say I would use it all the time but I would Love it EVERY DAY.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks...no knives in the plans

Sorry about the bear damage. When you said "Steven Herrero," a shudder went thru me. That is THE GUY on all the bear attack documentaries I can't stop binge watching due to my fascination/fear of bears. Thank goodness we only have black bears in the upper midwest!

You are such a patient man. Scenery is so beautiful! Thank you Dave for a gteat video....hello Brooke really have missed "Girl In The Woods"!

My one close encounter with a bear happened like 10 years ago, was trout fishing up at a river in Sequoia National Park. The bears there I think are more used to people then some areas and they do come thru the campsites there often. I was alone down a ways from the road fishing at one of the rivers in a spot that looked good. I heard the brush off a way to my left rustling and then I smelt it and knew it was a bear. I kept fishing and the bear came thru the brush into the clearing and came and sat down at the river bank like 6 feet from me. I looked over at him and said "hello Mr. Bear" and cast out again...he sat there watching me cast out for a few minutes , took a drink and then waddled off into the brush again. I think he was hoping I would catch something so he could steal it lol

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

awesome!

I love Northern MI. And spend as much time there as possible. The wife and oldest and youngest kids love it as well. (The middle kid, not so much😔) but our little paradise gives us a chance to recharge, relax, and just Commune with nature.

I built my first cabin by watching your videos. Specifically the red and black one. I made mine 13x12 with a lot of salvaged materials from garage sales and construction sites. Less than $2000 total investment! And I referenced your video several times while in the process of building. 3 day build. Never built ANYTHING before.

@William4143

Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing! Only my wood was free dunnage at my job. 12x10 it has about 330 2x4’s wall studs are 4x4 . Never built anything in my life. But Dave and Brook inspired me to do so. I think Dave’s comment building the black and red cabin was “everyone needs to build something”. Wow so true. Enjoy your cabin.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!!

When I built my cabin 38 years ago I struggled with working on improvements and play. It seems you have found the right balance!

Well, this video solves the mystery of bears pooping in the woods. Thanks for sharing this video. Your cabin looks great and the four pavers will add a bit of thermal mass to retain heat. Wishing you and your lady a blessed week, gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace brother

I fished for decades with my dad on small trout lakes in Quebec with just a row boat. If the lake is no more than a couple miles, no need for a motor, and you’re right, it’s way more relaxing, quiet, and easy without having to mess with a motor. As for the bear, there’s two kinds. The ones that hang around, maybe come into camp or whatever, and they’re usually no problem. Then there’s the ones that raid your outhouse……those are the ones to worry about. Nothing that a poop eating bear won’t do! 😀

Absolutely love it.i watch every video you and brook do. You are a amazing builder Dave

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

So appreciate your video's. Thank you. And out in the woods, doing nothing can actually be an activity - heart & soul.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

well said

@lovewillwinnn

Жыл бұрын

Yeah out in the wood’s a lot of video’s can be recorded and lot’s of tree’s two.

I love your channel it brings me back to my old days. Exploring and staying in a cabin my best friend growing up parents had. So much fun we had.

Hi! Love your wife's vlogs. She's an inspiration. Love these diy videos.

Dave, you have an excellent channel. I truly appreciate your ideas and teachings. Keep up the good work. Love the way you apply "KISS" to most of your projects.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Thanks for continuing to make some of the best content on this platform!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!!!!!

I just thoroughly enjoy so many things about your videos. We do complicate things for for no reason. I love the way you did the steps!

Cabin sure looks great, sir! I saw a bear crossing the road a couple of hundred feet ahead of us on one of my trips to Whitefish Point. My Dad used to watch the bears rummage through the trash piles near Copper Harbor many years ago ... Sure do love our UP :) Thanks for taking us along ... Enjoy! God Bless

You and Brooke have my favorite relationship. "She wants to do some work on HER cabin on the other side of the property." I love how you two balance being supportive of one another and being independent. 💕

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@rudyjhughes

Жыл бұрын

They surely have built a dream life

Good to see you back at the cabin, thank god I have no bears close by my outhouse lol. No fish either but it's just nice to be there.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

LOL

Excellent video, like catching up with an old friend.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

So excited to have seen an update from you guys. So enjoy drinking a cup of coffee and watching your vids.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I’m building a small cabin in Virginia, USA and I’m thinking how much I would enjoy a bear skin rug in my cabin 😡The bear has destroyed my tent, a large tub with tools, my chainsaw and plenty else. I never leave food but he/she seemed to want a taste of laundry detergent. Bugger! I wouldn’t harm him but I sure do fantasize about it sometimes! 😂❤️🙏

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

LOL

I really enjoy the pace and simplicity of your videos. Just what I need. Thank you. The guitar music you play also sets just the right mood. Hope y’all have happy holidays!

I never thought I’d find it relaxing watching a video on bear damage to an outhouse (bears scare the heck outta me), but here I am, watching your video. Thanks. And happy anniversary at your cabin!

Bummer about the bear. Great row boat! beautiful spot. Thanks so much for taking us along.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

you bet

Dave, your videos bring such peace to my busy life. I'm about to enjoy this video with my Saturday morning coffee. All the best to you and Brooke!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Freakishly strong, love that description. My wife ask me "how did that bear do that?" I told her that bears are "stupid strong." LOL Also appreciate you mentioning Pike. Some people in Canada call Pike trash fish, I personally love the taste of Pike, and the Y-bones do not bother me at all. Enjoy your videos, thanx for sharing.😃

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, people who don't know good fish might trash talk Pike.......but anyone who likes halibut or chicken will love a good chunk of Northern Pike

It does me good to watch your videos soothing and peaceful plus educational, the simple life style,not a lot of expense tied to it,your voice and the background music just relax me and make me reflect,keep the videos coming

Next spring I'll start on my retirement 🚖 cabin in the forest of southern Oregon on my 2.4 acres am 62 but will do a little everyday till I get the job done. Biggest headache is the permits. Thanks for the video, Mike

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

good luck

I love watching your videos Dave they're so awesome to see you out in the wilderness my dad used to take us camping and we loved it with fish on the creeks and just catch whatever we could and thank God mom always brought stuff to cook just in case we didn't catch fish so God bless you and Brooke enjoy the video

Love your videos, and how beautifully perfect you and Brooke are together. Thanks for everything you've taught us about how to survive in not so comfortable situations. Invaluable info! 👍

I always look forward to your videos.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Idk what it is about this state. I’m born, raised and have lived most of my life here. I tried living in another state and just couldn’t do it. I missed the trees and the land and how you can feel the change of the weather and the seasons in the air with all of your senses. Michigan is home.

BR is one of my favorite channels - the videography, the narration, the background music, Dave and Brooke efforts and stories plus the premise of being out and away from the madness that social life are so beneficial to well being.

i live in southeast michigan - i feel like im watching 80s and 90s PBS with your videos!!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

LOL

Enjoying my cabin too! Y’all inspired me to build one. I’ve added a deck to it as well. 12x10 cabin with a 12x8 deck. Solar and off the grid. Thanks Dave and Brooke.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

The therapy I get from watching your videos is priceless. I just wish there were more of them. Thanks for posting this long awaited one!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank goodness you put out a video I have been waiting and waiting and waiting thank you very much you made my day happy I haven’t watched it yet I just know it’s there that’s how excited I am.🎉

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@laureledwards4211

Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy all of your videos I just love the sound of your voice your wife is very lucky she gets to hear it all the time I don’t know just the way that you talk it’s very soothing I just enjoy it and very good video thank you so very much

Another great video and just what I needed today! It keeps my wife and I motivated to watch your videos, Brooke's too. Hope you are both doing well and God bless you!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

The cabin is awesome! Those bears are rascals. I hope you and yours have a fantastic Xmas as New Year!🙂👍👍

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

you too!

The world could use a lot more patience like Dave has… bear tears apart outhouse and Dave remarks about bear strength and how nice it is to have bears around. Thanks for the perspective.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

An "un-welcome mat"? BRILLIANT! 😆

A happy Thanksgiving to the both of you. Keep enjoying. Watching both of your channels brings me peace. Thanks for being you. Take care

Love the simple (albeit incredibly labor intensive) life! The doing nothing because you've done so much... its been such an awesome Fall! Great video as always!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Those bears! Nice to see Brooke. I get the decompress comment. We all need to remember to do that. Be radical, indeed! 👍🇨🇦😎🌲🔥🐻

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

thanks

I live in SW Florida, this place used to be a nature lovers paradise; then 25yrs happened & it wasn't the home we once knew. The absolute peace & serenity of nature is what's lost here & when we watch your videos we get to reacquaint ourselves w/it again... THIS is the channel you watch when you live in the city... 💯👌 Happy Holidays 🎄❄️⛄

Thanks for another video Dave! I hope you and Brooke stay safe and wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎄 and a happier new year! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Same to you

Good to see you again Dave and it looks like the cabin has held-up well, not so much for the outhouse, but you got it hammered back together in no time, happy thanksgiving to Ya

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

You are the man Dave. I admire your attitude and Witt. Keep it up buddy.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I haven’t clicked on a video so fast in awhile. Love your videos

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

When do the bears hibernate? This is the first time I've seen bear activity on any of your properties and you did a great job repairing! Thanks for sharing!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

they hibernate in winter...

@KM00Youtube

Жыл бұрын

@@Bushradical ooh, so they will be out and about for a bit longer. Good thing you left the outhouse door open..LOL! 😂😂 Hope they bypass Brooke's cabin!

Glad to see it lasting! Have you thought about a cheap portable solar panel for it? Then you could charge your battery during the day.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

we do have a panel...somewhere

There's 'always' a positive from a negative experience...now U will B carrying more tools with U = good experience. I thank U 4 sharing this vid...do U think the bear has bin listening 2 your vids and taken U up on being; 'radical'? UH OH! LOL! Yes, I luv the thought of 'simplicity'...it out rivals the complicated life hands down. Nothing like a 'row boat'...and the lake U were on = Beautiful! Health and God Bless!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice to see you again and your wife it's so nice to watching you guys take care and see you soon on next video.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

It’s already been a year you’ve had that cabin built? Crazy! Cool video as usual. Sorry the bear decided to give you some work. lol at least you didn’t run into him in person!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Your and Brook's dream's have always been mine also. So now that I have Pancreatic Cancer and know I'll never get to my dreams, at least I can watch and share in your's ,Thank you

The bear might have needed to take a #2....and needed access quickly 😉 Vids are top notch...keep em comin!

"Good thing I brought a screw-gun." LOL, I usually have a pretty wide assortment of cordless screwdrivers wherever I go. Nearly all of my screwdrivers are cordless, reversible, variable-speed, and variable torque. The whole thing of suddenly needing tools you don't have reminds me of a bicycle ride. I was just going to ride around the neighborhood a little, make sure the bicycle was all working well, so I didn't bother taking much. I was on my way back home, about 10 miles or so from the house, when I got a flat. No flat repair kit, no spare, just a frame pump. It was a hilly area, so I walked it to the top of a hill, pumped up that tire as well as I could with the crappy frame pump, then rode down as fast as I could. By the bottom, the tire was flat again. Rinse and repeat. After that, I always had a little tool bag with me on rides. $75 for a functional rowboat? That seems like a steal. I prefer a canoe, but like rowboats well enough. I love all the focus on the positive, though acknowledging the negative. Thanks for another good one.

I love your videos. So relaxing - and informative. Thanks for showing us your little piece of paradise. Love the UP!

You’ve got amazing style with your videos, a classic calming feeling comes with watching. Love it! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to start my cabin and eventually have my 1 year anniversary.

@SplitWoodAcres

Жыл бұрын

@bushradical see the comment below someone using your likeness and name.

Always enjoy your videos. Nothing beats living in nature. Peace and Blessings.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

You got that right!

Your commentary reminds me of a man named Marty who used to air natural tv programs about bears and wildlife every so often on PBS. I enjoyed watching and listening to his voice, too.

"It's the only tool that I have so obviously it is the right one for the job."..... love that!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

LOL

Thanks for sharing. I am over in the UP and Apostle Islands quite often. I will buying some land there someday when all the kids are grown...

I laughed out loud when you said “good thing I brought a screw gun”. Thanks for the video.

As a former born and raised yooper, we always left the out house door unlocked. If we ever meet I can tell you some wild bear experiences as a kid growing up in the U.P.

Every man on blood pressure meds should switch to just watching your videos

PLEASE DAVE KEEP MAKING VIDEOS!!!!my 6 y/o begs me for them when he gets sleepy and they knock his ass out quick! and i get to learn construction!! WINNING 😂

That white gas Coleman stove is hard to beat. Growing up, my family had one and cooked a lot of meals while camping. The Coleman white gas lantern with two mantles was an excellent source of light. Now I have them for backup.

Man, I still have one of those old Coleman camp stoves... you can't beat 'em!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

right!

Was wondering when another bush radical video would show up on my feed. Thank you!

That bear needed a bathroom badly! When ya gotta go, ya gotta go!

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Dave, keep the videos coming. We all know you are struggling because of what you feel is worth while content. But the fact is that most of us (your viewers) don't really care what it is you make a video about. You're in it and that buttery voice just keeps us all watching. So don't over think it. Just post what you are enjoying doing like in this video and we will keep watching. Thanks for another video.

Least radical guy on the internet. Just good times, hard work, and a life well lived.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

LOL thanks

Some of the best videos on KZread. Relaxing, informative, educational, and simply a joy to watch. I still remember my brief visit to Northern Michigan years ago and the immense sense of peace in the woods and region in general. If I had the opportunity to have a "do-over", I would have a retreat like this one to spend down time at and do so with my family. Thanks again for the great videos from you and your wife.

Always a good day when Bushradical uploads another slice of outdoor life! I think I will get myself out this long weekend for some good fishing and quite reflection as well

Just love your properties & different cabins on all your lands. Work & chilling. Perfect. Keep enjoying you two

I have enjoyed all the builds Dave accomplished so much so that I watched each and every cabin builds multiple times. Thanks, Dave for doing what you do best building cabins in the woods.