I have insomnia that has plagued my whole life, but the second half off your video was so relaxing i was able to get to sleep. Thank you

@marycan5344

3 жыл бұрын

Try listening to diff “ sleep frequencies “ there are many videos . You can also lok out for crackling of woods in bonnfire sounds .

Calli is so patient but so persistent with her toy. She just stands to the side with a " in case you EVER decide to pay attention to me" look. It's soooo adorable!!

@tddsctt

4 жыл бұрын

She always chases after whatever he's shoveling. It's so funny. 😀

@Rockman-4

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen hundreds of golden retrievers, but Cali is the one that takes my heart. Would love to meet her someday but highly unlikely lmao.

@davidullom

4 жыл бұрын

@willythewave may be you should do dog training videos for your 1000 subscribers and lose the negative comments about a man and his dog that are loving life and living it well.

@websurferlady6223

4 жыл бұрын

That red thingee??

@veronicamoore921

4 жыл бұрын

Dream Girls Daily ,,ü,,,ääö,,..?..

Cali needs a friend. I watch your videos every night to unwind. If people criticising you its cos your going against the flow. You remind me alot of my father. Bless you for being you ❤

It never ceases to amaze me, how you can take a gigantic log (a huge damn log) lying in the forest, covered in ice and snow, looking like it would take four adults to carry; and drag it about by yourself, debark it, set it nicely in place and hack the top off so it is flat. amazing.

@davidmesser8619

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! One thing I found out is a log is relatively lightweight at one end. I talked to an old timer who moved 1300 lbs pianos by himself. When I asked him how he did it, he said they're always lighter on the end. Plus he had tricks that he used. Balance, pivot points and prying up is the tricks Shawn has learned. Plus he's stout as a mule. Vaughn

@JF-fx2qv

4 жыл бұрын

It's not hard wood, and if already dead it lost wait. You can do it!

@tinydancer7426

4 жыл бұрын

@@JF-fx2qv Weight.

@jonothandoeser

4 жыл бұрын

@@JF-fx2qv Yeah... hold my beer!

@lindaayers7575

4 жыл бұрын

Shawn is MAGIC. LOL

Your channel is therapeutic, thank you from a locked in U.K. resident.

Jamaica 🇯🇲 here I am a mom grandma and I have been watching you about a year now when you first did the fire wall in the cabin and when you started the kitchen counter and shelves and not to mention the cooking it has been good and seeing you improve the place is refreshing and your dog Cali there with you every step keep up the good work I know that your family is with you there is coming a day when they all will be glad that you have laid down this foundation keep up the good work praying for you keep all those wonderful plans that you have on till they become reality be safe I am watching from across the globe

I watch your KZread often, I bet most of people envy your natural cabin life. Tiny house life is enough for us. Please keep on tracing your dream life. May the Lord blessing your family,and the most of lovely Calli.

0:35 Supervising is the hardest part of any job! Good Job Cali!

@jaynedeneen6899

4 жыл бұрын

LOL...my daddy used to call it the "heavy looking on."

Wow! It has been 3 years. How time flies. Thanks for this update. It is so veautiful there. Pray for normalcy and sanity 😁. Blessings and cheers. You have no idea how much we love your videography!

Not only full days labour, but filming the process too.....That's got to be a well earned sauna, truly inspirational .

My husband and I just went and finished buying our garden plants and flowers. I can’t wait to get them in the ground and watch them grow. Love our big gardens.

I'm almost done with my little chicken coop. Thank you for inspiration. Each time when i feel like doing nothing, i just watch one of your videos and i'm in my backyard finding something to do.

@curtisep5885

4 жыл бұрын

Shawn does inspire one to get Off a the couch & get things done outside for sure. Since beginning to watch his channel a year ago I've built a shed, chicken coop, hog fence, front yard fence, starting an extra room, gotten 20 chickens 3 pigs & beginning a few raised beds for growing greens. He's definitely a bad influence ;-)

@yogininamaste

3 жыл бұрын

He has that effect on people. Lol same here 😁

Perfect mix today: Sharing of plans, fitting music, beautiful photography, hard work and the satisfaction of so much progress, woodpecker songs, a little of that wood stove cooking, perfect warm fire and, of course, the BEST part...the many antics of Cali the wonder dog. My week is complete. Thanks, Shawn.

@dave_in_florida

3 жыл бұрын

woodpeckers sound like the canadian predator

I fall asleep watching the video , not because is boring it just relaxes me . Seeing the trees and snow and the sound of the axes makes you forget about all of these troubles days in the city with covid 19 . Now have wait till the next video .

So exciting to see a chicken coup going up and planting a garden wow lots of work but such a labor of love and passion. God's blessings to you all.

Shawn, do you know what you are doing for us......You're teaching us how to survive AND keeping us calm during this crisis......Thank You !!!!!!!!!!

@paulfilipowski5695

4 жыл бұрын

This man is a treasure.

@lindanwfirefighter4973

4 жыл бұрын

There is no crisis! I work in a hospital and I can tell you that what you see on the TV is a complete and utter lie! There is no pandemic! It’s is a lie! Watch Dr Rashid Buttar! Just look him up on KZread!

I never get tired of the title-music, the distinct banjo and guitarplaying

@TaigaTurf

4 жыл бұрын

it's very catchy

Helpers don't come any more faithful and eager than Cali. I like that wire fabric for discouraging digging by animals. That'll be one fancy chicken coup by the time you're done.

another day in paradise! only choose what to do and move on, by your own, what you prefer..and a good couple of things: have to do always some thing, and change things to do wherever you want in a lovely place, life's bingo lucky man..and we enjoying your videos, then a big thank you. ! and go on...

It’s amazing how much effort you put into whatever your doing. Love seeing Cali too. Thank you for giving us these wonderful videos

@keithmccaslyn2527

3 жыл бұрын

He's sooo On Purpose ,so focus...the gift of being present on a regular is life changing. No bull !!

Hello again from UK! This is the very best channel on You Tube...... I love it! Thanks for all the adventures!

@conniehowe5421

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree Love it 😊

Always love your videos. ♥️ Always enjoy reading the comments. Stay healthy, everyone!🙏

I love these comments I think we all have cabin fever and we are all jealous because you get to be out enjoying the outdoors, building and playing with possibly the best groomed dog I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing I wish I was there building too...

Opening with Cali coming at me! I'm in Heaven. Looks like the new tools are working great, and luv to see your fantastic garden take shape. Great way to start my Friday. Give Cali a BIG SMOOCH from Mike & Ronnie. GOD BLESS

It very good of someone to offer you a greenhouse.......good luck....you deserve it......and thanks for keeping us entertained during this crisis....Stay safe.

Sean your videos make me so happy in this crazy world and crazy times we’re living in

Shawn: You mentioned that last years garden was to acidic. Why don't you spread the ashes from your fires on it. The ash will neutralize the soil.

Loved the ice crystals hanging on the bushes over the river/lake. Looked like crystals on a chandelier,aah the beauty of nature

Cali, it is remarkable the number of tasks you have trained your human to do! Keep up the good work!

This is going to be a work in progress for all of you! but so rewarding! I have planted all my flower pots and put in three tomato plants,two variegated swiss chard plants and herbs and I'm exhausted. More kudos to you and yours for such a wonderful outlook on being in the wilderness off the grid and for being sustainable!! Our son is your age on April 27th this year and living on a farm which he loves! Happy for you in Lake country. Cheers - Sandy & Andy

You can almost feel everything waiting to spring to life !

That dog so funny love Cali 🐶 dads little helper 🤣🤣 great video Shawn👍

I have raised a traditional garden but now do raised and no till...half the work and produces more...but to each his own...really like your show...

looking great Shawn, love Cali she is full of life and she is enjoying every bit of it . 👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

Interesting what you said about "learning the property". I don't think many would understand, but it would be a great conversation. Oh and LOL at Cali's toy blocking your log.

@MySelfReliance

4 жыл бұрын

Btw, I Joined the elk group

I always get so much knowledge out of your videos! Thank you!

Calli Is Really The Star Of The Show ,But As A Narrator You Do A Fine Job ,Best Wishes !!!

Those chickens are going for sure be safe against bears...You are building a chicken fortress...Better safe than sorry...Good job...I can't wait to see those chicken appreciating their home...

Good Morning Shawn - All is right with the world, got my Cali fix right off the bat. Cali never fails to bring a smile to my face. I am glad she allows you to be the co-star though. I like how the garden is coming along. A lot of work, but the pay off will definitely be worth the effort. Thank you for sharing your adventures, plans, knowledge and ideas with us. Kind Regards, Randy in Arizona, USA

Leading the way brother! pure inspraition, modavation..your life pours out for others to inhale to give strenght..and hope.. much love

Love every aspect of your videos. What a difference between Cali and a city dog. Her stance, muscles and conformation show what a dog should look like. Whenever there is a good shot of her, I pause it and just look at her. :)

@MySelfReliance

4 жыл бұрын

It's fascinating to me too, seeing how a dog acts never leashed or restrained. She's more aggressive than a typical golden and her prey drive is through the roof.

@T8ERS

4 жыл бұрын

@@MySelfReliance That came to my mind also. Whether chasing her lure or a shovel full of dirt, she's always keen. On your walks she covers five times the territory that you do! :)

Thank you not only for cutting trees, but also for growing new trees

Great day in the north! Here too, since you posted. Thanx!

This was a nice 'release' from the pressures of life! Thanks for your time/talents shared on this vid Shawn. I was happy to hear that you've been given a greenhouse. It gives you yet another 'option' for planting if other gardens do not do as well as hoped. I like the sound of you having a well/pond nearer to your cabin to draw from. If what you are building is a 'chicken coop' against bears...it looks to me that it would also be 'Goliath' proof! Personally (in my limited knowledge of all things) I would think that all those feathers would make a chicken unappealing to bears unless desperate. You must know otherwise, or would not go so such lengths for a coop. My Lord, the work! Know what I would luv to have if I were in your shoes (and it's good I am not, as I would never think things out as well as you)...I would want a mulcher, and clear trails and lay mulch all over the place to connect the buildings...but then, I'm just enjoyin' a dream! Health and God's Blessings to you n' yours!

Still one of my favorite 2AM channels

Thank you for the natural beauty! Best of luck choosing the best locations. God Bless!

Sooooo excited to finally have time to watch you again!!!

Oh my goodness!!! You are planning for workshops?! Yay!!!! My family and I will be coming to learn from you!

Everything is coming together for you and your wife (and Cali) out there. Really happy for both of you (and Cali...ha!). Boy that greenhouse is a offer you just can't refuse, especially in a limited growing season area, I suspect you won't regret making the adjustments needed to place it, at all. Best of luck.

Best videos on utubes by a wilderness mile

Love watching your homestead progress Shawn, please wear eye protection

Early upload today! Always the best part of any friday; a new video from MSR!

Thank you again for 30 minutes of pure joy , I can olny wish for more minutes...... hours . No need to cut the videos short Shawn :), love waching , love from The Netherlands

I'm something of a rough Carpenter myself and the stuff that I'm seeing you doing is absolutely unbelievable for your ability to do that

this content is a real service to the people in times of nonstop drama and isolation. actually just my topic. just two weeks ago i started a little garden in my flat to grow some veggies. nothing more rewarding than watching something grow.

@patsycav

4 жыл бұрын

Fox Fews, so where do you take a shower or a bath, now that your tub is occupied. Fresh produce is worth the sacrifice. You can always use a spray bottle for hygiene. Less convenient though, if you have lousy aim ... lolol

@foxfews3428

4 жыл бұрын

@@patsycav haha lol xD my shower is free and big enough to lay down in it. dont worry about my hygiene mate im good :P

Just love watching this, so creative. Love Callie, she is so adorable, and bright. Your sure have come a long way in the house and everything. I'll keep on watching, stay safe....

My Self Reliance Boot Camp. Great as always Shawn.

I am so amazed at your talents Shawn. Not only do I enjoy watching you build I also enjoy watching you cook. You make my mouth water with all those delicious looking meals. And the bonus is Cali....she is adorable. I'm excited for you and can't wait for Jan 3rd!

Thanks for the peaceful interlude with only the sounds of nature.

Fort Cluck coming along great!

@mariadasgracasfaleirodecas6859

4 жыл бұрын

Que lindo esse lugar

Shawn... I’m in Sudbury, - we’re almost neighbours... and I was born a couple hours north of Gravenhurst., so I REALL;Y relate to your shallow soil issues. My veggie garden is 1200 sq. Ft. And every shovelful down to 16” has been through a 1/2” screen. The guy who dug my basement with a huge Koehring shovel said it was the most difficult ground he ever dug - recessional moraine. Big bonus is that I did that when I was only 30... 75 now... and that does make a little difference in my strength and energy levels... but I still get up every day ready to do whatever I can towards my own level of self-sufficiency.

Shawn you are working your butt off !!!!!!! calli loves her daddy too great work you are doing !!!!!! keep it up man .

Thank you for feeding my soul once again.

Two things: First, and most importantly, Cali is one of the best things about your videos. Her antics and personality are great entertainment. I don’t know how you aren’t just laughing all the time. Second, I’m a nurse and I feel like I’m bending over and moving lots of weight often. How does your back survive all this? Not so much the lifting, but the bent over or hunched position in so many of the tasks you perform? Better question: IS your back surviving this? :) Thanks so much for your great videos. I still show people your 5-minute compilation video of the original build of the cabin to get them hooked. They often do.

@jeffreyking5206

3 жыл бұрын

You're videos are very relaxing.

@dlspiritdancer9548

3 жыл бұрын

Well richard m....i am a nurse too, have been for 40+yrs. Your back doesnt bother you when you are young it waits till you get older. The nsg load was 5/6 pts per nurse. Thats a lot it goes up if someone calls off. When you hit about 50, give or take, i noticed my back couldnt take it anymore. But i had been in a car accident & hurt my back n neck. So its diff for everyone but back then i never felt anthing & was strong enough until i started getting older n stopped working out b/c i got sick and that was it. I can see now all kinds of mistakes i shouldve avoided then. I had to go on disability & i am miserable most of the time. So pls be careful with HOW you lift. Of course i am a women & not built as strong as men but everyone as you well know can over do it. God bless n keep you safe.

Shawn , keep doing what you are doing! I sure enjoy watching your videos ! Thank you !! God Bless you and your family!

I love to watch Cali helping.

I feel like my backs going to be aching the rest of the day after watching this. Great video as always. Keep up the good work!

Looks like you should have a great harvest! Love the scenes by the lake, the slow mo fire, and everything in between!

Excited to watch your garden grow and all your new projects this summer! We travel during the summer months but this year we have planted a victory garden in our small yard and will stay home. Your words encouraged me to do that! My best to you and your family! Be blessed!!

Thank you for all your wonderful videos, it brightens our day to watch you bring to life all of your aspirations and ideas. You do realize that Cali is a star right? I really not sure about her gardening skills though. Supervisor yes, gardener no. 😂😂😂🦉🦆🐕🐿 Thank you for sharing your life with all of your viewers. God's blessings to you and your family ❤🙏

Wow, this was early! I live in Norway, so I'm used to get your friday videos in the middle of the night! Thank you and stay safe ❤

@Doeff8

4 жыл бұрын

YES, we europeans take this mostly as a breakfast video :-) I really love that half an hour with a cup of coffee.

@ruthmicallef7318

4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Malta l try to see you every week great job your doing

@junichikozawa7731

3 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of the title-music, the distinct banjo and guitarplaying

That was a very relaxing show. The sound of the woodpecker, the wind blowing through the tree's,water lapping on the shore almost put me to sleep. Don't know how Cali kept from freezing in the cold lake. Really enjoy watching your show.

@danielwyvern5

4 жыл бұрын

Alecia Scamardo - “almost put me to sleep”. It did put me to sleep. I had to rewatch. :)

Do you actually ever sleep? Your mind must never stop. You come up with the most amazing ideas. A lot of work but great ideas. Great photography of the lake and water. Especially with the oak leaf under the ice. You amaze me every week with what you get accomplished. I know you probably don’t think so but it is mind blowing to me. I would play with Cali all day. Lol. Keep up the great work and stay safe and enjoy your family.😘

I noticed the subtitles, so thoughtful of you to think of people who can’t hear. I am very much enjoying to learn from your fantastic work and I love to be able to see the beauty of Canadian nature without actually travelling there. Many regards from Scandinavia! 🌲🌳🍁🍂

I just love that woodpecker, sounds like he was competing against you! Haha!

Great video, and hard work! I see a lot of people think they would love to live like this too, but l don't think they realize how tough this is! But my hat is off to you sir, your doing the thing you love..and l appreciate that! 😎👍

I like so much your life in the forest and you has a beautiful house . Your videos are success !!!!!!!!!!!I see you every day!!!!!!!

Great shot of Cali at the beginning, love to see her accompany you everywhere.

I love your movies. I always watch over coffee :) Regards from Poland.

Man, there's some nice photography in this one . Greenhouse is a great idea .

@jamesellsworth9673

4 жыл бұрын

Love the melting ice and the stony bottom on the pond.

Who would put a thumbs down to Shawn's hard work and educational channel?

Watching your videos makes me so relaxed. Thank you

Hi Shawn, I have learned tremendously from you just from watching your AMAZING vlogs in the last week. A huge THANK YOU for sharing your impressive wealth of knowledge, journey and hard work living off grid. I can't help but be AMAZED of how you build things all by yourself out in the middle of the vast wilderness! Can't wait to see your greenhouse, and garden in full bloom! So very generous and kind of those who gave it. Praying for you and your family's continued health and protection. Love to you all and adorable Cali. 🙏🏻💗🙏🏻

I'm admiring your lazy beds...Love from the Isle - of - Skye

@janethartwig774

4 жыл бұрын

MAGDA MAGDAVILLE The Isle of Skye is my most favorite place in the entire world. Greetings from California.

👍👌👏 Well done. I simply love that good old water dog Cali. 💚

Thanks for some time in the woods today.... Always enjoy.... Chicken Coop start looking good....Stay safe

Every day is Earth Day at the Cabin!

Good to see you again

Well done sir. Build a homestead.....Lots of work. Slapping together a "bear proof chicken coop".....child's play.

I got to say first, Cali is still the best 4 legged girl in the woods. She has the best around her to play and investigate and of course a family that loves her. Second I'm blown away at how much you have accomplished there in a short time actually. Now the coup being built and gardens. Shop being coming up soon. Wow!! The time you put in is beyond what some people even can grasp, not just the actual work but the video's along with your work. I don't know how anyone else looks at this but you put in a lot of effort for us to enjoy and or learn from and Thank you. Well, I am leaning into that going all out homestead I hope in the near future. Thanks to your input through your videos and talks. The job is now gone so I will seek property soon. I am still deciding to cut the thought of buying up north or staying right here in central Texas. I will be 61 in about 10 days so that weighs on me somewhat with my stake at hand. I have to consider I know the country and growing seasons better here and of course family closer. So most likely will be choosing land here close by, but its not ruled out just yet to go as far as Alaska. Regardless I will still keep up here as much as possible. Who knows, you might say or do something in a video that sets my mind straight. ?????? lol. Thanks again for putting up all the videos and sharing all that work, great ideas, the inspiration, motivation, beauty and family along the way. And most of all Cali. She sure is The queen of those woods. PS> laughed when you was rolling out your critter control wire. I rolled out the same exact wire yesterday to keep puppies from the neighbor out of my garden.. lol

You know I always love that extended intro music 👍✊

BLESSINGS You have the BEST life un the WORLD🙏

👍...green house..go for it.. Good project for the women to maintain..you can put some greens 🌸around the front of it as well..great ideas Shawn social gathering..& sharing..🍅💚✌️

Shawn that chicken coop is going last forever. Loved the video. God bless.

Ive been a sub since you had just a few tiers layed down for the cabin walls. I knew you were serious your first winter. It looked like a tough one but you held out and kept improving your self reliance. Youve come a long way since then and i just wanna say great job. Your paradise looks amazing.

Shawn watch in your area for some old farmstead and usually you can find old time apple trees that are fairly tough and dig up some young ones to add to your sustainable food production.

Love what you are doing and I appreciate you letting us come along for the ride. I’ve also been watching a lot of Nik

Hi again SHAWN So good to see open water again and you starting your new projects! Hope that darn snow is done now so you can move forward. Cali was happy to get in that cold water that didn't slow her down a bit. Can't quite picture all you're doing now but really look forward to see it all take shape. It's been quite a long time now and many projects that have been finished so this summer will be an exciting one as your homestead continues to grow and come alive. Stay healthy and safe and thx as always for sharing...

nothing tops the sound of a sharp tool cutting into wood 21:37

@nea3769

4 жыл бұрын

Well the wind topped everything in this video unfortunately. Had to mute the video.

wow finally great to see your stream! love from oregon!