I started watching you when you were still building the first cabin. It's amazing to me that out of a bad situation and the heartbreak when we all learned you would have to start over that it would be a blessing in disguise. You learned from the first build and have truly expanded and mastered the art of building not only a functional cabin, but an even more esthetically pleasing cabin compared to the first one. So glad to see you this far along just in time for winter.

@asciiavatar

Жыл бұрын

Yah, I think with the first cabin it was more of a 'bolt hole', a place to get away to that ultimately evolved to become a long-term homestead. As sad as the fallout from that situation was, it has turned into a blessing in disguise because all the lessons Shawn learned there is allowing him to create his ideal homestead now.

@Acadian.FrenchFry

Жыл бұрын

@@asciiavatar Well said!

@dawnajamison430

Жыл бұрын

You’re the best

@junkname9983

Жыл бұрын

there's a reason for that. The purpose of this one was vastly different than the other one. This is intended for long-term home for a family, not some temporary man-escape cabin the other was originally intended to be.

@fgb3126

Жыл бұрын

@@asciiavatar well actually this is his THIRD cabin. So 'third time pays for all'.

Shawn ….. this year because of your input at age 75, the two of us canned enough tomatoes, pickles, salsa, corn relish and poor mans honey (it is made from the petals of the dandelion) for a whole years worth of goodie! We also planted potatoes and tomatoes for fresh eating, thank you for motivating us!

@alfyr.e.meyerakaa.r.e.m.4434

Жыл бұрын

I'm 70 and the misses is 66. We pretty much sound alike lol. Started our 'homesteading' adventure last Dec. 2021when we fled the big city for rural/village living in Quebec. Now I'm going to look up how to make your 'poor man's honey'.

@lory2622

Жыл бұрын

@@alfyr.e.meyerakaa.r.e.m.4434, subtract 10 years from you ages and you get my wife and I, but everything else is exactly what I would say. Be well, now I too must google “poor man’s honey”.

@freddymax5256

Жыл бұрын

Be careful with that torch. You are living in a tinderbox. Remember fire is part of nature and is a natural occurrence , especially where you are. Hope you have pails of water close at hand.

@ws4860

Жыл бұрын

You can make wonderful, tasty flower syrup from dandelion flowers, which is also very healthy and vegan. Today you are rich, if you have such stuff around you, not poor. ;) I've experimented with different recipes and also made a rather bitter extract from the dandelion roots, but it's excellent for lowering blood pressure. Try yourself to control your blood pressure daily at first in the morning and you will see the positive effects already with a daily tablespoon of the flower sirup. Dandelion flowers are best harvested in the morning when the yellow petals are still about a third closed on the inside. Then they hold on to all the pollen. Simply pull the flower upwards away from the stem using the fingers. At home you then cut off the rest of the stem and four of the eight green sepals with scissors. It is cleaned dry, do not wash the flower. You don't have to pluck the yellow leaves individually either. I think recipes in which the blossoms cook for a long time are less good, I prepare a raw cane sugar syrup that is not too thick, season it with vanilla or whatever else I would like to have with, then I add the blossoms and only let them boil two or three minutes, then let them cool down in the syrup before seperating with a fine metal strainer. Like this I try to preserve as many of the valuable dandelion components as possible.

@vonHannersdorf

Жыл бұрын

Dandelions syrup/honey is pretty delicious. Very popular here in Czechia too. 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♂️😉🇨🇿

I've been watching this channel for years and I still get exited like a kid at Christmas every time a new video pops up. Thanks again Shawn!!!

@lisawilson723

Жыл бұрын

Yes I do feel the same always wait for a new video the danks have a blessed Thanksgiving you and your family

@sway696

Жыл бұрын

Same here. Could watch this all day.🙂👍

@lieuwina

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you Ryan Towle. Shawn has come so far and I have been watching him for years and never tire of the work, hunting, cooking etc etc.

@HummingbirdJa

Жыл бұрын

You are not alone there. I watch and rewatch, then on Sunday evenings, I check to make sure I haven't missed any uploads over time. UK.

@fgb3126

Жыл бұрын

Don't "exit" just get excited! 🙃

Don't you just love it when he starts on a project and you have no idea what he's doing? Like at the 35 min. mark. All those logs getting dragged here and there. Makes no sense yet.

Long after you are gone you will inspire people for centuries to come and they will say here is someone who did it the right way first. Hats off to you my friend.

@pavelusa3423

Жыл бұрын

Just like grey owl who wrote about his life in the wild.his Indian wife also write a book..too bad he died so young but he left his mark and inspired many.

At age 78, I have a huge appreciation of what you have already accomplished. Your family is awesome, so is Cali. Love to you all. ❤

I am in absolute awe, with the beauty of it all. And your daily diligence. God Bless and continue to strengthen You. Give BIG Hugs to Cali. Love You all Family.

@rlerouax

Жыл бұрын

Does Shawn even believe in God he likes to quote Darwin 🤔

Wow ! Cali's breed of dog is really programed to live a life of continual fetching. Cali is never happier than when she's fetching her fluorescent plastic bob. When they say, "retriever," they're not kidding around. 😃

@gayewoomer5906

Жыл бұрын

Golden retrievers are my favorite breed, I've had 4 of them over the years. I call them "Golden Deceivers" because they ask you to throw something just once please just once and an hour later you're still throwing and they are happily retrieving.

@robertmccullough4822

Жыл бұрын

My Golden would chase a frisbee for days if you had let her. Smart, Loving, Protective and Loyal dogs...! And they absolutely "Love" the water. Cali is in her "perfect" environment.!

There's that sweet girl! Helping dad, keeping him company in the truck. Keeping morale high on the job site. What a good girl.

Your in a much better place than you were at this time last year. Congratulations 🎊 👏

Hello Shawn and Cali from Australia! Your surroundings have changed quickly as winter creeps in fast! The cabin is coming along nicely and is looking beautiful! No matter what there is always jobs to be done, you have come a very long way quite fast and I am sure you will never slow down, you are a very hard working and inspiring man! The area you live is so very pretty, but now looking a little less colorful with snow blanketing everything! As always love your videos, stay safe and take care, give Cali a hug for me and be warm!

@debbielicis6257

Жыл бұрын

Hello fellow Aussie, I also love these videos & have been watching the last 3 years. I gree with everything you wrote so I shall just sat “ditto”

I like to watch you work. The cabin looks fabulous. Thanks for the loon fix! Love it! Yep, I'm the loon lady. LOL

Film the storm please!!!!! We wanna see snow!!! Even if it's just 15 minutes!

One thing I appreciate about Shaun is that he keeps his videos real. At around 9:50 minutes of the video he dinked the beam against the mill but still kept it in the video. He keeps it real, and motivates me because I recognize I’m not perfect. With that said I still think he is living the perfect life even if he, or should’ve I say we, aren’t perfect. Love you Shaun. You inspire men like me in their late 20s to be self reliant. Thank you sir. You have my respect.

It's good to see your first light dusting of snow, Shawn, and seeing those most Canadian of birds, Loons, is very pleasant too. Watching you mill planks, beams, uprights etc in preparation by charring and for your next project is very satisfying too, though I hope that you will have some fair-weather during the next months for the outdoor kitchen construction too..

I'm not one of the viewers who watch every second with full focus. I skip through many parts of Shawn's videos, but I like to feel that I'm up to date on Shawn's projects. And when the cabin is done, I love to watch the food-making, and the cozy times in front of the fireplace as a snow storm ravages the forest. Thank you for all your videos, Shawn.

@bethdurbin3279

Жыл бұрын

Suggestion, put the video 2x speed if you like to watch faster. 😉

We got our first snow here in Quebec three days ago; almost a foot. The day before we had tarped the RV trailer, the greenhouse and prepped the snowblower. Now I'm watching this video while sitting next to our cosy fireplace, all stiff and sore from moving so much snow lol.

My Boston Terrier is in love with Callie. Just say her name and he goes straight for the TV. He watches the entire videos like a human. PS, love the cabin!

@danieloliver20

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I just say "Cali TV" and my Labradoodle sits in front of the big screen pining for his red haired heart throb! ❤️

@michaelhardman3348

Жыл бұрын

Our romanian rescue too! She gets all giddy and tumbles downstairs when she hears the music, and then cries whenever Callie is onscreen.

@sway696

Жыл бұрын

🤣that's cool. Not just entertaining for yourself but your pups as well. Cali is a movie star in her own right.🙂👍⭐️

Shawn, you talking and smiling at the end of the video says a lot, sure theres much more to do, but the stress of having that cabin built, roofed and trimmed and caulked in before winter must be a huge stress reliever for you. Now you have time to hunt in the mornings, and doing the things you love in the wilderness. the place looks fantastic, what you have accomplished single handedly is nothing short of astounding, that cabin looks like a work of art, I used to build them with lincoln logs as a kid, everybody had em when we were young, the scale and size of those logs you hoisted up is truely impressive, all the best to you and your family for the coming holidays, sir, be well.

I love that you have such a balanced existence! Taking time to enjoy the outdoors and continue working on your wonderful looking cabin! Quite a life you have made for you and your family! Cheers, Sandy& Andy

Callie makes me happy. ❤

Amazing to see you standing on your porch, leaning against your post, infront of your cabin!

Its so sweet watching Cali run back with that Orange toy in her mouth. With every step you took rolling that log, she took a step too. A dog's day of fun is never ending. Hope she doesn't stay out too long with ice on her paws. The cabin looks absolutely awesome.

Callie stands there so patient, the throw toy in her mouth, tail wagging, waiting for you to throw it. ❤️

Looking forward to seeing your indoor builds. Great video today👍

Such a picturesque place to spend the weekend!❄🏡❄

@user-us6ce7me8k

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

Thanks you Mr. Shawn for sharing the new videopreparing for an snowstorm ! God bless and stay safe and healthy.👍👍

I am 77 and 7 years ago I had a seriously broken neck. It did not heal completely and makes me a partial invalid. I watch your site and others enjoying watching you do what I no longer can!

Poor Cali, she just isn't like she was before the heat stroke. That really did a number on her. Love her so much. Kinda fond of you too.

Shawn, I have been watching your for years! Your craftsmanship just keeps getting better with time. Your work ethic is truly inspirational, and as a chef...…your cooking skills are also impressive. I love your videos and always await the next one.

1st snowfall of the yr. Soft , and lite , and cool, no wind , and Fresh🙂 Mike

@wendyfaith1048

Жыл бұрын

Nice, Mike, nicely said!!

Great video as usual Shawn 👍 I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work.

Like before watching 👍

@elizabetemelo846

Жыл бұрын

Se fosse legendado em português, seria muito bom também!

@Gardendreamsforme

Жыл бұрын

I have to or I forget, lol

@Gardendreamsforme

Жыл бұрын

@@elizabetemelo846 he rarely speaks on this channel

Shawn, I would like to send Thanksgiving Blessing’s from the USA to you and your family in Canada. I have been so blessed watching you over the years, seeing you grow as a man and providing for your family. Family is everything, may God watch your comings and goings, providing a smooth path, filled with good health and friends. Sincerely, Kathy

@sway696

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Happy Thanksgiving to all and to Shawn and family and you and yours Kathy. Hope everyone enjoys their holiday and eats plenty and most of all enjoys their company. 🙏bless ya'll from Massachusetts, may your future hold good health and happiness.

@ethelhays9924

Жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving.

@ethelhays9924

Жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving

Good work as always, you certainly pack it in. Loads to do still, I just hope you don’t get too much snow but at least you can work inside. Patnfor Cali. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

You and Cali need to be warm this Winter. you need to seal up and be cozy. God bless you both.

It’s sure come a long ways. Looks great. Good luck with your hunting

I love those eccoes from the woods - in headphones it’s like being there yourself. 🤗

Thank you for sharing your beautiful videos! God bless y’all abundantly and stay safe and healthy!

Hi Shawn , I’ve been with you on your channel from the start , seeing your life change from working in the city , and watching your family grow and letting us in to your home on thanks giving, and seeing the first cabin in the snow at Christmas . I look forward to seeing you move in for this Christmas , and may be your family together over this very special time . I would like to wish you and your Family , A very Happy Christmas. 🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄🌧🎄🌲⛄🎄🌲❄🎄🌲🍁🍁❄🎄❄🎄🌲🌲🎄🍁❄🍁❄🍁🌲🍂🎄🍁❄❄🇬🇧👍

You have been very busy on the Cabin. It looks great. Enjoy watching your dream come true. Be safe, and Lord bless you and your family.

👍👌👏 2) I can't wait to watch great Cali 💚 to jump for shovelled snow! This wonderful dog is always such a joy to watch. Even if there is shoveling dirt or snow in the vids and she goes for it. I simply love this dog. Best regards luck and health to all involved life forms.

Looking forward to the kitchen ! God bless you and yours.

Ahoj jsem z Česka (Praha) moc se mi líbí jak žiješ a co děláš. Krásný srub (dům) 😉👍

@fgb3126

Жыл бұрын

Byl jsem v Praze v roce 1987, ještě za komunistů. Dnes hodně jinak! Miluji Prahu z té návštěvy, když vidím všechny ty krásné památky! Požehnání ze státu Washington USA

@tomaskopp9071

Жыл бұрын

@@fgb3126 Thank you very much and I send many greetings

Amazing what Men can do for short period of time - this is dream house !

Absolutely mesmerizing! Thank you Shawn.

Such precious and BEAUTIFUL lumber! Been watching your videos for only a few months now and just can't enough of them. Love to see your skills at building just about anything.

Been watching since first cabin I thoroughly enjoyed everyone. This cabin and surrounding is beautiful. Always was my dream that you fulfilled. When I retired I wanted away from the city, but limited finances and old age I couldn't foresee building a cabin myself. I did move to a rural area in BC and bought an old inexpensive house ($100,000) almost 100 years old. It's well built with old craftsmanship, milled lumber and well insulated but I'm not off grid, nearest shopping and medical an hour away. I love the surrounding peaceful scenery and wildlife, deer and bear run through my property and the odd cougar and bobcat. I'm surrounded by lakes, rivers and streams. Presently a foot of snow and below zero. I garden, hunt and fish and preserve food and have room for family if needed. So, in some ways I did fulfill a dream! You were my inspiration to leave the city!

You have done a wonderful job so far 😊I hope you realize what a good job you been doing - your work ethic is wonderful 🤩 Take care - can’t wait to watch next week 👍🏻

Looking forward to seeing what comes out of that kitchen!

Great to see you in the cabin and ready for winter. Great progress last summer.

@evertohraniemi3552

Жыл бұрын

What is the purpose of searing or burning the surface of the logs and planks..besides giving it some colour?

Cali seems to enjoy the winter more each year. 🥰

Provides incredible videos, fantastic workmanship in the process, great dog!...the "negatives" being as he touched on. I owned a cabin in the "UP" of Michigan, yes beautiful. But the winters are so harsh, bitter cold, large snowfalls make it difficult to enjoy. The days are short, limited sun etc., yes a weekend is fine but 6 months of it NOT. The summer arrives and you are battling the "bugs". Again, incredible video and craftsmanship, just awesome!

Yeah, like many other below, Ive also been following your awesome journey for a long time. Keep rocking Shawn! 🙏🏻👍🏻

Shawn, I wish I had the ability to build a backwoods homestead like you. I've had to settle with a small stick built cabin on the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee. I'm 65 on a fixed income but manage to be productive on 10 acres without modern mechanical equipment (what I did have has broken). I get lots of inspiration and info from your videos, Thank you.

specialy on the end, youre looking like a realy happy men. you can be proud of your progress

Winter comes up fast. Glad you’re able to get the outside chores done before the ground disappears under snow.

Thanks for sharing your work with us!

It was a sad moment down here in Florida after the hurricane or any hurricane for that matter... with the growing lumber shortages around the country, the fallen trees in the recent storm were all destroyed.... a lot of those fallen were monster trees that would've made for some really good lumber

I would definitely screen in the outdoor kitchen. With screens it would make for a nice place to sit and relax during the bug season.

Cali is so cute the way she loves her orange toy.

Another Perfect Video Shawn. You never disappoint!! Stay safe with the snow. Hugs to Callie from Massachusetts

The work you do is nothing short of amazing to me. Thanks for sharing your journey.

Awesome. Hard work pays off Shawn

Thank you Shawn for bringing us along your adventure.

Shawn, I live near Buffalo NY and we've already gotten 28 inches (71cm) of snow! Stay safe!

@lindanwfirefighter4973

Жыл бұрын

I live in Northwestern Ontario and we also have gotten that much. Yet just 1 hour from me a city on Lake Superior only got 3 inches of snow. The lake warms them in winter and we being an hour away from it get harsher winters. But we also get much hotter summers then them so it makes up for it. I rather be at 85-90 F than 75 F.

Thanks Shawn God Bless

So glad it's Friday I get to watch shawn build you have done so much I can't wait to see the out door kitchen

It’s time for you to take a break! Great job on everything you have done! I am so excited for you and your family! Enjoy the snow and spend lots of time with family! Money can’t take the place of memories and quality time with one another! God bless you and your family and always thankful for all the videos you have shared and also what Emily has shared! Over whelming with joy! Blessings always!

So beautiful the surrounding fields, trees and glades.The soft breeze dancing the snow flakes along through the trees.Very peaceful and prestine! Surreal!

Watching your videos makes me feel young again. Love your dog

Just think... the last time snow fell on this homestead, it fell on the inside of the house! Progress has most definitely been made! Loving the way this is headed , Shawn. 💯💝💚

Wszystko to co robi ten gość, zasługuje na uznanie. Podziwiam pańskie umiejętności, począwszy od stolarki ,a skończywszy na uprawie warzyw w lesie. To jest niewiarygodne, acha nadmieniam ze jestem z Polski. Brawo.

@janusznowakowski2579

Жыл бұрын

Ja tez jestem z Polski.podziwiam twoje umiejętności od pierwszych filmów. Piękne tereny,

Love watching the progress of your cabin and grounds

Watching your videos is soothing. We can actually learn because you show with details what you are doing. Continue, you're doing a great job !

Thank you for the video/update. Stay safe.

Thank you , Shawn . 🐺

the joy and fulfillment of winter ready chores along with a nice fresh breeze, nothing can beat this cold brew mix

Our 'Hunt Cabin' on top of the mountain on our farm was much smaller and simpler, with bunk beds for eight, kero lamps and an ancient, two plate wood stove of dubious origin that the Devito brothers took over to do all the cooking. But the best idea we had was to build a 'stove wood shed' extending from the back door. No more slogging through snow drifts for a sled full of splits, plus there was shelving for 'freezer' storage. It wasn't insulated, but it was snow and rain free. You didn't realize how much you smelled of wood smoke and kero fumes till you came back to the farm house and Mom yelled at us for stinking up the parlor! I hope you will have as many years of good memories with your family in the finished 'Log Palace' as we did in our drafty 'Log Hut'.

@malelpn37

Жыл бұрын

Your memories bring back my memories.. I still have kerosene and gas backups for when the grid goes down during winter

Thanks!

Yup Shawn.......been about 476 days since i saw that banjo hangin in the old cabin.......guess it was just a wall hanger......look at this kinda thing. Dang

Thanks again for another awesome video. Winter got here quick.

I love your content💚💚💚

Thanks Shawn 👌 😊

🌻Thanks Shawn!

Glad your ready for winter. Thank you

I'm always amazed!!

Love seeing Cali again..

HI SHAWN!! YOUR VIDEOS ARE AWAYS LACED WITH BEAUTIFUL NATURE SHOTS AND CALLI BEING HERSELF, ENJOYING OUTDOORS. THE LOOK ON HER FACE WHEN YOU DROVE OFF WAS, WHERE'S MY DADDY GOING? ONLY TO SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE DROPPING OFF YOUR LUMBER TO MILL. WORKING HARD FOR WINTER, SHAMES ME CAUSE I STILL NEED TO CATCH UP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENERGY, I HOPE IT PASSES ONTO ME. LOL!! WELL THE CABIN LOOKS GREAT AND SO DO YOU. PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY ❤️ 🙏❤️🙏

God Bless, Please keep Shawn and Cali safe and warm.

Thanks Shawn....🙋‍♀

Loved watching this. My stepfather had a mill. Built his parents a house. 🥰🥰

Great video Shawn Thanks for sharing

Thank you Shawn, video was enjoyable.

Luv this man and his dog. Inspiring, warm, and comforting they are, w. sprinkles of a tomorrow's hope.

I missed a few months of watching, so have the thrill of catching up and getting motivated. Learning how to use my right foot again after hip surgery. Making progress. What I've really been anxious to see is Cali playing in the snow and icy rivers and streams. She is amazing. Thanks for sharing Shaun, and your cabin is beautiful.

Oh, that list of to-do things....my heart sank, thinking about it! Happy we only have to watch YOU doing it and us living our best life imagining we were there!!! Thank you for the insights, energy and sheer entertainment. Hope your winter is all you want/need it to be.

I always love your videos Shawn they are so uplifting and give me a feeling of hope for this world. Bless you and all of your family.

Thanks Shawn very sharing. Always look forward to your progress. Stay safe

I'll be back at the cabin but so much has been accomplished in such a short time I need to binge watch from the beginning of the move to this site for my own reality check. :)