And you left him there in the camp! What a gentle yet powerful video! Meditative and spiritual. Whew!! And no verbal words for us...yet lots was said. Thank you. David

Brilliant I love it👍🏼 what a great way to spend some time in the woods. Thanks for sharing. All the best, Johnny

You're videos have been an inspiration to me for years now Doug. This is another one that makes me forget my cynicism and tiredness and just smile. Thank you for that, it really is an inspiration not only in spirit but in video making seriously. (And this message will self destruct, I'm never this nice you never saw that!)

Exceptional craftsmanship with the twang of bushcraft and lovely wildlife. I am always floored by your videos man. Keep the faith. You have some loyal followers!

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

+Nix Views thx for that -I appreciate the encouragement

It's fun going back and seeing some of your older videos. This one's a keeper!

Doug This has to be the BEST video ever. Thanks so much for taking the time to put it together. My husband and I watch it at least once a day. Love the dear was probably coming to see Sam, but he had company.

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

thanks! appreciate it and gotta say, it was fun putting this one together for me too :)

Doug. I just started watching your vids. They’re great. Really like the combination of being out in nature, bushcraft, knives and tools, utensils, etc. please keep them coming. Oh forgot the carvings. They’re awesome. Do more carving!

Doug this is the one that did it for me. 6 years later it's still magic. Thanks for everything.

What a combination! Carving in nature, with fire in background... Thank you for that and I wish you all the best.

Great video Doug! I loved watching this one with a cup of coffee in hand, early morning pre work prep.

My husband and I are new to carving and we have the carving bug partly because of you! Thank you for sharing your craft and being in the outdoors is a plus. I want to go camping now!

Very cool and relaxing! Love the video, thanks Doug!

Awesome stuff..loved watching Sam come to life. Thanks for letting us be a part of this introduction. Take care!!

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

+RedEyeSurvival glad you liked it! -thanks for the comment

Outstanding Doug! I really enjoy your videos. Well done!

What a great video. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks, Doug.

Wow! Made me smile...been enjoying all of your vids. Thanks

Doug, you're probably tired of all my comments on your videos... I've probably watched 90% of them so far. You've been a great inspiration to this artist here in Connecticut. It's been a rough year for me but your videos have helped me cope and "keep on paddling" forward. Thank you and keep them coming please!

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

thx Peter so glad they gave you a boost

Such a deeply moving video,definitely one my favourite all time you tube videos,How humans should live,outstanding Doug ❤️

wow! loved it. you make it look so easy. and the conversation between u two was awesome. keep em comn

Brings a big smile to my face, watching you create your lil guys. Thanks Doug from a recent subscriber from the UK. I'm going to have go at making my own little guy if my arthritis in my hands allows.

How relaxing that must be. Great video and loved the carving!

I enjoyed this video very much. Sycamore seemed very easy when watching you. You are so talented, Doug. Thanks for the lovely walk in the woods, a nice little fire, and a cup of coffee. Loved it!.. Merry Ann from Minnesota

Loved the silent convo you two had at the end. Great vid

What a great video so relaxing love the final out come and the little chat.

Hi Doug, I'm hooked been watching in lockdown for nearly 3 weeks. I'm having a go with bits of wood I've collected while walking the dog and knives I've found around the house. I've done 3 carvings up to now, can't wait to get out into the real world to pick up a couple of knives and some basswood. You are now a mentor, so keep up the good work. Thanks John

This is one of the coolest videos on KZread. Even bambi was floored. nice job Doug.

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

Thx for Che......cking in :)

@dalerash4111

6 жыл бұрын

Looks like you have a great love of the outdoors; so do I, nature is so comforting, so peaceful, so beautiful. Do you live in Ontario ?

Came back and watched again great relaxing video. Thanks. 🙏

Great video, glad you are doing more videos like this. You have a great eye for carving, your figures are fantastic. Your videos are very relaxing and entertaining at the same time

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Nice of you to say

Wow. This genuinely brought a smile to my face. That's a fine skill and art you have. Joe put me on to your channel. Really enjoyed the Algonquin backpacking vids and looking forward to watching the rest of them. It's great to see in this day and age, Sam being created by hand. Really appreciate it. Cheers from Scotland.

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

+JeffPutty thanks for the kind words Jeff! glad you enjoyed it

Mate.... you totally inspired me into action, at 66 I am going to take up whittling and carving thanks so much from Australia ...Keep the lessons coming

Very relaxing video! Thanks!

I recently subscribed and have been making my way through your videos .I really enjoy your style and variety. Thanks for sharing ! I grew up in southern Ontario .

Awesome... Sam is awaiting for your return. Put together very well

Love that you leave him in his forest . Sycamore Sam looks a bit like an older version of Doug Linker, lol. Beautiful video , Doug . Even the deer came to visit and see you at your craft . Be well and prosper .

Wonderful. Very relaxing to watch. Clearly a nice way to time out in the woods.

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

Thx -it was a great morning

Really great videos Doug. I have just started watching your videos and they are really great. As I am also a woodcarver and like hiking. Keep up the good work.

I can't stop watching this video. it's so peaceful and relaxing. I really want to get into carving more then just whittling. I'd pay some serious money for a carving with Doug class!

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

thanks man -I just signed up for a class with a real carver myself haha

Love all your videos!

Your video are awesome the carving the bushcraft the canoe trips glade I found your channel thanks

Very sweet. Almost makes me feel I've had a little daytrip to the woods myself.

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thx for checking it out

Very nice video and the oatmeal looked good too. Loved it!

great video Doug, it's good to see a fellow woodsmen enjoy time out side.

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

+Nick Stowell thanks man -appreciate it

I always come back to this video can't get enough.

Love it Doug!

That was sooooo cool brother!!! Loved the video and Sycamore Sam is one cool dude! :) Thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent!

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

+Tn.Tim Bushcraft sorry for the late response -your comment needed approval!? beats me but thx for watching

Love how quiet you are and tender with all the critters.

Really cool carving! I definitely have to try this.

Great video. You make it look easy. Thanks

Watching this video is very relaxing. Especially the carving part.

Great video.....Great time spent with you and your friend in the outside...thanks for sharing.

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

thx for watchin!

Haha!!! Awesome video! My favorite part was when the deer showed up and left. And the end! Good sense of humor 👍

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

thanks Carlos - glad you liked it

Great way to solidify the character at the end. This is how real movies are made. Thanks, just subscribed.

Your very best video by far!

Love your stuff. you inspire me, i have started whittling because of you, hope to get as good as you too. God bless you my friend

@dougLinker

6 жыл бұрын

glad to hear that Frank -good luck with it!

I think this is my favorite carving video.

Thx for this moment of peace...

Great vid and great carving. Thanks!!

Doug brilliant mate 👌🏻

I'm just getting into wood carving. What an awesome video. I like that little huy

amazing... idk what els to say love the video, and you have a special talent my friend great work.

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

Thx man -appreciate it

Charming video. Love it. Hope you and Sam have many more adventures together :-)

Shared this to G+ and FB! I had no idea you carved this!! I was going to ask in the one vid I watched with you and Joe where you bought them but I should have known!! AMAZING WORK!

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

Loved the video

Very nice little fellow!! Having some quite time. Around Seattle out!

Thanks for sharing man. Nice video.

Great job, really enjoy your videos

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

thanks for watchin them

Shared on fb. What an excellent video. Makes me want to have a cup of coffee with Sam :).

Thanks for this video. Very peaceful. Life is too short but stuff like this reminds me to stop and be thankful I'm alive.

Great video as always Doug, I've carved some spoons, bowls and kuksa's but ive never tried anything like this before. Think im gonna have a go at carving a Poplar Pete when i get the chance, looks like fun.

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

+Jesse James awesome -if you do, post a pic of Pete from popular :)

that is just so awsome you've got great woodworking skills respect! love the video too humor and serious at the same time great job

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks -some family members think I may be losing it :)

@rogerhartman998

8 жыл бұрын

Hahaha no worries Mine think too sometimes ;)

@anitarussum4590

5 жыл бұрын

Doug Outside ...are you the oldest sibling? You are a great leader. Not at all loosing it.

Truly wonderful, Thank You!

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

+Kendall Hatton thx for watchin

You are inspirational, thank you. Carved my firest gnome last week to your video. I love it so much. The peace gnome.

@bobperry2085

2 жыл бұрын

now I want to go build a fire in the woods!

Doug, great video! You got me into carving little dudes. I'm in love with your hillbillies and tonight I did your oddie tribute to Mike Shipley. It was my 2nd carving of yours, the first was a bear I got from a branch in California on a trip with the family. Not sure what type of tree it was but followed your steps and the wood was really hard so it made it tough. Thanks again for your videos and keep up the carving vids. Dean

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

thanks Dean -happy to hear you caught the bug :)

Super cool. Love the cup clink!

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

Haha thx -people liked that part or think I've lost my mind

@anitarussum4590

5 жыл бұрын

Doug Outside ...no you definitely have a healthy mind.✌🏼

Good one! Thanks!

Brilliant! A great 13.46 seconds of peace.

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

thanks Pete

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

thanks! glad you liked it

Great job on the video and lil wood guy!

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

+Tim Wells thx Tim! appreciate it

Love your videos Doug. I'm thinking of taking up carving and been watching various carvers on KZread , I find yours the most enjoyable, you certainly are very talented,, p.s reckon you look like a bearded Fonzie from happy days.☺️ . thanks for posting, keep up the good work.

this is my fourth time watching 😀 possibly one of the best videos iv seen on KZread 😀

@dougLinker

7 жыл бұрын

haha -you need to see more yt vids :)

@anitarussum4590

5 жыл бұрын

Doug Outside ....really the best.

@anitarussum4590

5 жыл бұрын

The Lone Oak Woodsman ...yes

Sycamore Sam couldn't get a better birth day. What a great video and awesome carving skills. Would like to have heard what you two talked about in the end. :) I really enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

+Gullrica thanks!

Very nice to see this video! You really have carving skills. A cute little guy was born there in the woods. I do a kind of same thing, and it is really relaxing and fun. Right now I am working on an outdoor preist. I will put out a video later, showing how I make him. Atb Tove in Norway - we follow you after this video.

Fantastic!

My best video ever 😊.. nice Doug

Awesome video :)! Hi from Norway.

great vid; loved it

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

Hey -thx man

Lovely video. fun too. more like this please.❤

Another beautiful peace of carving, he looks a little bit like you there

Brilliant I can’t wait for my tools to arrive

All your carvings come to life

Great video Doug

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

Thx Gene -thought you might get a kick out of it :)

Great great video thank you!!

I love it!!

awesome. inspired me to learn how to carve more stuff.

Great video! Cool little friend,can't have too many friends. Thanks

Sei strepitoso mi stai trasmettendo la voglia di iniziare a provare questa arte grazie alle tue preziose immagini grazie!

What a easy life and great job have a wonderful day

still one of the best videos on youtube.

@dougLinker

8 жыл бұрын

thanks Matt- still one of my favs too

Gran video!!