2024 is Going to be a Lot Different

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4 ай бұрын

I don't like where this is going so I am making changes at My Self Reliance in 2024 that are probably going to hurt my channel.
Happy New Year and best wishes to you and your family in 2024!
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Hi, I'm Shawn James. I am a passionate outdoorsman living the life of my dreams in a log cabin that I built by myself in the Canadian wilderness. Join me and my golden retriever, Cali and listen to the sounds of the forest in this relaxing wilderness setting. I prefer to keep my talking to a minimum and let the natural sounds of nature make you feel as though you are there with me.
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@sh4835 4 ай бұрын

You cannot possibly know the mental freedom that you give to a 78 year old woman and her dog named Cali. My Cali is a shabby 23 pound lurcher a year younger than yours. She watches without a break for glimpses of your dog and she also greatly looks forward to your cooking interludes. What you do is so meaningful in a world where so much is meaningless. A grateful thanks to you and your family.

@quenosdevuelvanlarianxeira 4 ай бұрын

Hola buenos días , good morning , soy Javier Casales , le deseo a usted y a su Family un próspero nuevo año , y no hay nieve porque el campo magnético de la tierra està aún en movimiento y aún no ha encontrado su nuevo lugar de posición , no se preocupe , solo Dios sabe nuestro destino , saludos amigo , desde Puenteareas😊

@skaycgoldenridge 4 ай бұрын

Bless your heart ma'am.

@zanagray1348 4 ай бұрын

Meaninglessness the world? You need Jesus Christ in your life. Get a bible and read about his life. You’re 78 you should be smart by now.

@AadanmaxamadCusmaan 4 ай бұрын

🎉❤

@randybuyers 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@kevinharding2099 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching since the beginning. My life is winding down (I am 74), but I can appreciate your philosophy and creations. Society always changes, but I agree that we face some enormous challenges. Don’t underestimate your audience. The good, the bad, and the ugly can be part of the channel as it is part of life.

@RogueCylon 4 ай бұрын

Your life shouldn’t be winding down at 74. Get exercising, and supplement appropriately. Live your life.

@karen-leelamb1097 4 ай бұрын

@@RogueCylonjust wondering, how old are you? Are you in your 70's ?

@sandithompson5265 4 ай бұрын

😂😊😮crying happy surprised 🎉❤I celebrate each and every single one I have had so much fun with you and Cali going camping 🏕️ canoeing 🛶 fishing 🎣 hunting building cooking 🍳 gathering and processing maple 🍁 syrup I have been with you from the beginning and hope to be you in 2024 Happy 😃 New Year to you and your beautiful family 🎉🎉😊keep on keeping on 😊

@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 4 ай бұрын

Of course our lives are winding down when in our 70. Don't be so ridiculousand arrogant. This earthly existence is a mere passing thru into our eternity. The sooner we're out of these wretched earthly bodies the better. All they do is deteriorate from the day we're born. God gives us 70 -80 yrs on this earth and that's sure plenty time to get your life in order for eternity. We are born to live eternally not to wrong as nany days as posdible out of this earthly existence. Im rejoicing as I near my call to eternity, cant wait. Ive lived as much usefulness here in this damned world as I care to live. My treasure is stored up in Heaven where it can't rot , rust or depreciate, where it can't be destroyed or dtolen. Hallelujah Sounds like you need to find your eternal salvation in our the CREATOR GOD ,tjru His Son Jesus Christ and be Born Again of the Spirit of God. @@RogueCylon

@odimarbatista3976 4 ай бұрын

Wise words Mr. Harding!! 👌🏽👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@joelupa2558 4 ай бұрын

im 22 and very aware of whats to come. thanks for helping my generation learn from you

@ouncy Ай бұрын

Don't learn to be pessimistic. Whatever comes along, we'll deal with. It's life.

@texashomegrowngirl9936 4 ай бұрын

Shawn I want to thank you for all you have taught me these past several years by doing and explaining how to do on a homestead. I moved hundreds of miles away from everything I have known and bought a homestead eighteen months ago. I have put in a vegetable and herb garden. I have a pole barn for working and a small outbuilding for storage. I made sure there would be enough space in the event something catastrophic occurs in our country or the world that dictates a safe sancuary for our kids and their families. I attribute all I have attained to your tutelage and example. I am still learning from you and will continue watching your content for the duration of my life or for as long as your channels continue. You are an excellent teacher, a wonderful husband and father, and thorough steward of the land and wildlife. You were put on this earth to guide multiple people to a self reliant life in my opinion and I will be forever grateful you took on the task with ferver.

@JoyceB-qv9xq 4 ай бұрын

So beautifully said by a true loving parent that will go to any length to prepare and protect their family. This is exactly what I wish to do for my siblings and their families. Few are onboard and too many more don't realize what we stand to lose and how we should prepare. Shawn is indeed a great teacher, put here for us to come upon, learn from and take heed. He was my very first subscription here on KZfaq all those many years ago. Brava to you for taking action. You've inspired me to finally do the same. Thank you. All the best to you and yours as we all watch, hopefully from our best vantage point, what goes down in the months to come.

@sebione3576 4 ай бұрын

What drew me to your channel was the construction. I know that's unsustainable, since you only need so many structures on your homestead-but what keeps me coming back is the fact that you're living the lifestyle I want to live. Only I didn't know it, until I started watching you. You've opened my eyes to a way of life that's natural, beautiful, and sustainable. I feel the way you're living is how humans were meant to live-even if it is just a romanticized version. Thanks for all you do, and happy new year!

@DarthVader1977 4 ай бұрын

I'd love to see him build a larger workshop in the area he was pointing towards. Also a guest cabin somewhere on the property for when family visits, would be a good project.

@RepentOrPerish. 4 ай бұрын

Facts!!!!!!!!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

@Hallskar 4 ай бұрын

There’s a few of the same exact reply by other accounts. Strange.

@zanagray1348 4 ай бұрын

He is a great builder but he doesn’t know everything about life. God does. Read the Bible it will tell you how to live a happy life. I like his channel too but hate his doom and gloom talking. He is not a man of intelligence just a man of opinion. It is dangerous to follow him for teaching about life as he does not seem to be able to give any positive help. He is paid very well from KZfaq he does not need more money from people that can’t afford it. Do what I do turn the mute on and just enjoy the view and watch him do things around his place. And I ask again where is his wife? Why does he do everything by himself? I think he needs to talk more able his own family. Where are they. God bless

@sebione3576 4 ай бұрын

@@Hallskar really? Well I'm not a bot. Guess I'm just unoriginal 🤣

@peggyemerson3762 4 ай бұрын

I don’t use Patreon. Best wishes; good bye Cali 😘

@booswalia 4 ай бұрын

The "romanticized videos" are pure art. As a photographer that's what brought me to this channel. That and the quality of the sound in your earlier videos building your first cabin. I watched because I admired how creative you were/are. It's easy to miss 'seeing' your own artistic expressions.

@kathylynntoth1415 3 ай бұрын

I agree - so glad you shared this!

@vesper1140 4 ай бұрын

It's been fun Shawn, thanks for the videos. ❣ I'm one of the viewers who has watched nearly every video since the first cabin build but is not interested in paying a subscription and creating separate accounts to continue. Cheers! Wish you and Cali the best of health.

@ginnyd3389 4 ай бұрын

Shawn, you are correct. This channel does sooth and comfort me personally. I would love to follow as a patreon, but my limited income does not allow me to go further than enjoy this channel and Shawn James channel. I will continue to follow you as far as my finances will allow and enjoy every moment of them. Thank you for sharing yourself.

@Catloverof-nine 4 ай бұрын

Same here

@sallydunbar1683 4 ай бұрын

Same here

@robertbarrett3122 4 ай бұрын

Mee too!

@chiccabay9911 4 ай бұрын

In Europe here so would not even know how that would work.

@timepasses3380 4 ай бұрын

Rumble and podcasts are free. Certain podcasts are particularly interesting for behind the scenes stuff.

@dougmiller8099 4 ай бұрын

Been following you for a long time. Sorry but I can't afford patron. No hard feelings. It's the way of the world.

@stlrsmike 4 ай бұрын

I love everything about your videos. The beauty, solitude, and watching you framing and finishing the cabin. And Cali, what a sweet pup.

@InsertWittyName 4 ай бұрын

Hey Shawn, I've been a subscriber for many years now and it's always been the quality of your videos that has kept me sticking around. I get what you're saying about the romanticisation of the the idea of building a cabin in the woods. However, as a guy that lives in the midlands in the UK, a Friday video that shows the incredible flora, fauna and evnvironment of a country that is so drastically different to what is available on my doorstep is 100% enviable. Your ability to craft a visual story which engages millions of others around the world is not a bad thing and personally, doesn't stop me being engrossed by the garden, or the other myriad projects that you have bubbling away in the background. Your channel will naturally evolve over time and whilst i don't necessarily share the same level of pessimism around the fate of our fellow man (some are of course lost causes...), this doesn't stop me from recognising the good ideas that you have regarding self reliance or attemping to implement at least some of them with the limited space/resource around me. Keep doing what your doing, as long as your happy doing it. It's always worth remembering that it's a privilege to look into your world and you don't owe us lot a thing! Edit - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the Family.

@spiritofanu3112 4 ай бұрын

I certainly do not share his pessimism either

@bskelton8712 4 ай бұрын

@@spiritofanu3112 With Putin looking to reconstruct the USSR and that crazy Trump thinking he should be dictator, the billions of dollars being spent on helping Ukraine fight the war let alone the cost of rebuilding maybe it might be time to take off the rose coloured glasses. No one has a crystal ball but times are going to be tough ahead and to be forewarned gives us all time to be prepared. Don't want to cry wolf but it might be better than being eaten. Good luck to us all.

@colleengordon1863 4 ай бұрын

Shawn, my husband and I have loved to watch your videos for hours on end! They not only inform , but they calm and comfort us as we watch you and Calli go through your days. Thank you so much for presenting them here. Happy New Year to you and your family!

@biggybg98 4 ай бұрын

I sub to both channels and yes the my self reliance channel can be more romanticized but honestly its completely unique among homesteading/nature channels due in large part to your next level cinematography and editing skills that youve honed through the last 8 years. Im not sure you realize this but youre an excellent story teller and movie maker on par with National Geographic. I believe it’s because of this that you have became so popular so while I understand possible frustration with how the channel looks the cinematic quality brings people in and maybe makes them get a bit closer to nature. Ultimately its up to viewer to be able to seperate the natural beauty of what you are showing and the reality and harshness of nature. As a long time viewer im assuming your audience is smart enough to realize the difficulties and dangers of what you do. Nonetheless keep up the exceptional work. Ill be watching both channels.

@timschaefer86 4 ай бұрын

Nat Geo standard? Calm down.

@markrtoffeeman 4 ай бұрын

Agree. 4k content and his surroundings are for someone who lives in a suburban/rural area of Europe are fascinating Plus the educational content of what Shawn does. His hunting for food is very educational. Done very ethically and everything is used to enable him to live in a difficult environment. Something people should find educational in itself

@susanalbone5101 4 ай бұрын

From a personal perspective I am not a ‘homesteader’ and never will be but I have enjoyed watching both channels for many years and will continue to do so. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

@judyschepp8748 4 ай бұрын

ME TOO!!!!

@biggybg98 4 ай бұрын

@@timschaefer86yes. I suggested awhile back that shawn should have a video of just his nature shots. They were usually mixed in with his homesteading so if you werent an avid watcher you could miss them. His drone footage interspersed with his framing shots are something not many youtubers are doing and are quite impressive.

@donaldgeorge6466 4 ай бұрын

I could be wrong but I believe this channel has been your mainstay over the years and you have many faithful viewers including myself. It’s been a rough year here in the United States for many of us especially financially due to inflation and wasteful government spending. I would like to be able to be a Patron but every penny counts at this time. I hope you don’t leave us in the dust after all these years. I’ve enjoyed living in the sunshine part of your channel and have looked forward to each session . I live now in a world of hardship and don’t need to see any more. You’re a great and talented man and I hope you don’t change the content of this channel.

@denisesarazin6753 3 ай бұрын

Agree with your comment. I feel no guilt watching ‘free’ content because I know that I’m the product that’s bringing in the cash and without me and thousands of others, the content creators’ cash will dry up. It’s already a symbiotic relationship (create content I want to watch and the ‘influencer’ can make money from the time and effort I spend engaging with it), so skimming extra off the top with a paid membership is unpalatable to me. There’s also an irony in the term self-reliance since this content creator relies on revenues generated through loyal followers to fund their life.

@guppy2129 4 ай бұрын

You had my attention with the 1st cabin on KZfaq. I've really enjoyed watching your progress through the years. The latest cabin is phenomenal! Everything you do is interesting & I enjoy hearing your thoughts on everything! Thanks Shawn. And Cali❤, what a joy to watch! Happy New Year to you & the family! Cheers🎉

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 4 ай бұрын

Many of us that are not in a position to actually live the self reliance life actually DO like learning the skills and methods, even if we are unable to live the life style. Learning is always good.

@JonOfNoTrades 4 ай бұрын

Excited that you're bringing us along for the new year, as always!

@rajinevin7273 4 ай бұрын

You are an AMAZING teacher ~ whether you are explaining things with words OR when you demonstrate without any words. When you are just filming you working without talking, you definitely are showing us "how to". Your relationship with Cali is priceless and adds volumes beyond words. Everthing you have done is worth watching. The integrity you have in your heart pours out to us who watch and THAT is why I watch almost ALL your videos. You are calm, contemplative, move with intention and focus, and intelligent. Your wife is very fortunate!

@philiphardman9576 4 ай бұрын

touche'

@lynnscott8286 4 ай бұрын

Sad to say goodbye. I have loved your channel so much over the years. Love Cali. I’d love to do patreon but I can’t afford to support people like you and have nothing to live on. I thought going off grid was doing without modern technology

@Ogilla 4 ай бұрын

That's what it's supposed to be, but don't be naive, there's not a single ''off grid'' KZfaqr. They all rely on technologies so that you may watch their videos.

@ponynuts101 4 ай бұрын

Well that doesn’t really make sense, you e enjoyed following Shawn so far due to the wonders of technology- so what’s different now. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@ktee_uk 4 ай бұрын

I agree with you Lynn. I cannot help but feel a bit used when KZfaqrs diversify into more monetisations. That in itself divides people. I do appreciate Shawn’s opinion but don’t agree with all he says or does. Sadly, I don’t think I will continue watching.

@deborahpellerito6117 4 ай бұрын

X I'm sad about Shawn cutting back on this channel but I understand been watching him since 2016

@SN00PICUS 4 ай бұрын

Best of luck man!You're doing great! All great things take time to build. Hope you folks have a Happy New Year 🎊

@normanwyatt8761 4 ай бұрын

HAPPY NEW YEAR Shawn to you and your family that has shown us the good life that only our homesteading ancestors knew and thrived......

@sway696 4 ай бұрын

Here for whatever Shawn. Appreciate all the time you’ve put into these videos and the scenery you’ve shared is awesome. Also learned a lot from you and am grateful you share what you’ve learned from your own experiences. And it’s been very cool to watch you learn your land and find how you want to develop it and help it thrive. Cheers 🍻 may you and yours be blessed with health and happiness and good fortune in 2024. Thanks again 😊

@c.rogers____ 4 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear that we will get less content From you on this KZfaq ...can't afford to pay 4 subscriptions.

@rebeccamercer4160 4 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas Shawn and to your family and May the new year bring Joy and blessings too all of you and to everyone! God bless

@Bobbieyounce 4 ай бұрын

Happy Blessed New Year! Shawn, Mrs. Daughters, and Cali!

@randallreece3636 4 ай бұрын

You have been educating for many years. I love watching, learning, and enjoying the beauty of creation.

@shakehgeorgian2077 4 ай бұрын

As a woman I never thought I’ll be drawn to wilderness, construction and yes self reliance… Thank you for awakening that sense in me… I watch your videos tirelessly, enjoying each and every second, especially discovering something new to learn or if it involves sweet Cali… I wish you and your family a prosperous, healthy New Year, 🎊 🎉 looking forward to many more years of self reliance 🙏🏻2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣🎆💥

@2Sugarbears 4 ай бұрын

Me too. Shocking. Delighted he is Canadian. Always a bonus.

@georgeandpattyvickers290 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year to you and your family. ❤

@crazyhorsejohnny1974 4 ай бұрын

Word of the day: Patreon

@LiveAlohaOhana 4 ай бұрын

Hi Shawn I want to thank you for the update and heads up about the channel and all of its challenges! I'm going on 58 and on a fixed income and wish I could afford to pay for patreon also but at this time it's not feasible! I've been watching since the beginning and have gotten do much from everything you share and look forward each week in anything you share as it is a breath of fresh air to enjoy ! This world is really getting extreme so it's so beneficial we have someone who takes the time to share self reliance resources that you just can't get from a book ! Anyway we are wishing you a happy New year from my family to yours and Cali ❤ 🐕

@davidashley6578 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for inviting us along for the ride and for informing/educating us on the way!

@ricksundberg5659 4 ай бұрын

I've been a general building contractor for 30 years, when I watch this channel I know all the background work and struggling you went through to get each task done. I know the reality of drilling holes with a brazen bit when there are battery tools readily available to you. I know what it is like to hand nail everything because when I started as a carpenter only rich guys had nail guns in the early 80's. My wife on the other hand likes to watch the "Hallmark" version of your story and I'm fine with it because it is what has sold her on me getting a place in western Wyoming to start becoming less dependent on power, water and groceries provided by others.

@EagleArrow 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year! Been watching a few years. I learned about & enjoy chaga tea from you. Your 'My Self Reliance' channel is very peaceful & gives a nice quiet type entertainment when needed. I think 2024 will be bumpy. Society is going back to traditional living. Blessings to all in 2024! Help each other folks!

@db.mc275 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Shawn , Cali 🐾and family Appreciate you 🙏🏻 God Bless 🫶

@scottnyc6572 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been following you for four years and always love the fact you remained modest and honest.Your intuitive approach was and is always very helpful. I know as many other folks that the world has been changing and we’re starting to really see those harsh realities coming to fruition.I loved the fact that this channel focused on how and what your intentions are without any fear-mongering since we’re already over saturated with that by other channels.Keep doing what you’re doing and wherever your passion goes.Happy and healthy New Year to you and your family!!

@Tadd_H 4 ай бұрын

I just wanted to tell I have followed you for years. I appreciate your honesty and whole heartedly agree with the changes in you wanting to speak out. Stay strong and prepared! God Bless!

@ChildOfGod0777 4 ай бұрын

Shawn thank you so much for speaking up and being honest...as much as I love your relaxing videos your realistic prepping videos are much needed in these times..thank you so much for covering this and not pretending it doesn't exist...Much Love to you and the family❤

@martinwuethrich9384 4 ай бұрын

Die Grünen, die Sozialisten-Kommunisten und alle Ungläubigen sind die die alles zerstören. Aber so oder so muss das Ende kommen .... Und wehe wer nicht das tut was Gott uns sagt in der Bibel, denn diese werden dann nicht gerettet werden. Bitte glaubt an Jesus und folgt Ihm damit auch Sie gerettet werdet! Das ist das wichtigste im Leben. Und sich so zu vorbereiten wie Shawn ist wichtig den es kommen schwere Zeiten. Lest Johannes 3, Vers 16!

@MeganSalkeld-cn3tf 4 ай бұрын

Looking forward to watching you and Kali in the new year, Shaun. ❤

@MidnightMaker 4 ай бұрын

I've been following you from the beginning. Love your stuff. I won't pay for content. Your following is based on YT content. Please keep that in mind moving forward. You obviously have to make your moves based on revenue.

@user-ry1br1zd1l 4 ай бұрын

Hi Shawn. As a young child I loved off grid with my mother. I KNOW how hard it is to subsist in the wild and when I watch what you now call "the romanticized" version of your life, I can more or less fill in the blanks. But perhaps since I've lived it and understand the hard work involved, I hardly call what you present as "romanticized". I know hardship, struggle, depleted energy, and the aches and pains of hard work against Mother Nature, and sometimes I actually pray for your energy and strength. You are the only person that I can really identify with on several fronts, so I thank you for your presentation. So all I can say is that it has been an amazing journey with you over the last 10 years or so and I applaud you! Watching and loving precious Cali has lightened the "load" of empathizing with you. I support you in whatever choices you feel necessary to make and will ALWAYS think well of you. Be well, take care, and know I'm watching for as long as possible.

@geri1864 4 ай бұрын

Have always enjoyed all you put into giving us great videos Shaun. Happy New Year to you and your family!!

@ericstoever9577 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate your honesty. This is about YOUR Self Reliance. We will learn as best we can, with the platforms you choose to share on. At least some of us will. Thanks you for what you share. I wish you well. Happy New Year!

@PeterKNoone 4 ай бұрын

You are a legend. The amount of work that you do on top of making videos is just massive. Thanks so much and Happy New Year!

@sarahanderson8459 4 ай бұрын

I’m here for all of it Shawn. I’m doing something similar but you have more experience and watching your videos sis like learning from a big brother I wish I had. Happy new year!

@marcegrecco53 4 ай бұрын

To me you are the ultimate prepper and survivalist. Have an abundant new year.

@geoffh2560 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate all your hard work and craftmanship working with natural materials and in natural surroundings. The way you connect with the land is inspiring. Then I read a bunch of the comments and had to google "what is prepping".

@bricespencer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing yourself and your voice with us. I too am very concerned about the coming days and appreciate all your work that you share as well as your point of view. Please, please continue to voice your knowledge, your joy and your concerns with us. You've earned our trust and, speaking for myself, I really enjoy the conversation. Thanks for all you do, Shawn! Keep it coming!

@danconnell3551 4 ай бұрын

Shawn, if you say Patreon ONE more time....

@crazyhorsejohnny1974 4 ай бұрын

Yep wants everyone to go “support” him there. It’s about the money.

@vipgast9650 4 ай бұрын

Hello Shawn, I have been preparing for the changes that are about to occur for a while. I live in Switzerland, have also bought property in the Alps and will switch to self-catering mode over time. Thanks and keep going, your videos motivate me to keep going.

@martinwuethrich9384 4 ай бұрын

Ich wohne auch in der Schweiz und finde es toll was Sie machen. Sie haben recht vorbereitet zu sein! Doch vergessen Die hoffentlich nicht auch an Gott zu glauben und die Bibel zu lesen in aller Demut damit Sie gerettet werden können. Amen, Shalom Dhalom.

@vipgast9650 4 ай бұрын

@@martinwuethrich9384 Ja, das mit dem Gott glauben, offen gesagt, bin ich, nicht so weit, aber ich denke, ich bin auf dem guten Weg, es zu tun.

@agaitomekwit9378 4 ай бұрын

Best regards to you and your entire family, and I wish us all good luck in what is to come.

@kevincerce5056 4 ай бұрын

HAPPY NEW YEAR SHAWN & FAMILY

@peggygarcia765 4 ай бұрын

Want to wish U & your family a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. Now-as for the videos-I enjoy every one of them. I use to go camping & U bring back what I miss. I'm 74 years old-can't walk anymore & wish with all my heart I could do what U are doing. Thank U so much for letting me see what U do. Please keep up the videos & I will watch them all. Phoenix 😄✌👍❄☃🎄🎆🎇

@alfonseca9284 4 ай бұрын

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. I think that phrase describes your philosophy. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey and hoping it continues for a long while.

@merry6117 4 ай бұрын

I send wishes to you and your family for a happy and peaceful new year. Thank you for sharing what you do.

@sari4079 4 ай бұрын

Shawn, all the best to you and your family in 2024! Let's hope it is going to be better than it looks at the moment. I really enjoy what you are showing in this channel and I hope you can keep it up.

@tanyaparker-callsign.kk7ic238 4 ай бұрын

Miss seeing your videos thank you for sharing aka update. Happy new years!

@LaydayEruanna 4 ай бұрын

You do you, as you always do. Hope for the best, whatever it ends up as. ^^ I enjoyed watching you build the other cabin bit by bit, hard work and all. It's the real sweat and tears, it's the real deal. And the beautiful results come from hard work, and that's good to see. More instructive-type videos sounds quite interesting! I guess what I'm saying is, I wish you well in the new year. PS: We had a white Xmas this year, which is unusual for the past couple decades. I'm happy for the snow covering my garden.

@chrisbrown3278 4 ай бұрын

Happy new year and God bless you Cali and you’re family

@george-fn6oc 4 ай бұрын

I like everything you do and have missed the building part of your channel. I have been disappointed in the split and the amount of info on Patreon. Unfortunately, I can't pay for that channel, and it seems that you put the best parts on that.

@sgrvtl7183 4 ай бұрын

I have enjoyed following you the past two years, maybe three. I resonate with being as self sufficient as possible. It was my dream when living in CO, however my husband was not in agreement. I have enjoyed the content & talks as well as the beautiful scenery you have shared with us. Thank You~~

@markrtoffeeman 4 ай бұрын

I watch your channel Shawn as its an alternative life and lifestyle to mine here in Europe, and one I will not have. I will continue watching both KZfaq channels but I dont use Patreon at all as personal policy. As it leads to everyone wanting paid subscriptions. I already have one on KZfaq. I think you'll be surprised how societies can be inherently resilient and not just self reliant. What you are doing is v. admirable but millions of people can't live in a Canadian wilderness because the size of national populations and preserving nature itself, requires the majority to live in urban areas. Keep being self reliant. I'll continue to watch you on KZfaq. Hunting. Butchering. Skinning. Small scale farming. Homestead building. Alternative energy cultivating and all the rest.

@markrtoffeeman 4 ай бұрын

Keep teaching people "life skills" For me that has been the big take away from your channel Shawn To always also have projects you are working on. That keep you occupied and motivated. Skills every one should have

@pwilson2479 4 ай бұрын

Your honesty is always appreciated and looked forward to! Thank you :)

@ellaalley2040 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Priscilla and Family!!❤🙏❤️

@marychristensen4254 4 ай бұрын

Yes Shawn! Voice your honest opinions with no fear.

@carlal9984 4 ай бұрын

I love all your videos! I look forward to watching many more. Wishing you and your family all the best for 2024! The homestead is looking beautiful; thanks for sharing it with us!

@LittleMountainRanch 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for speaking out about this and using your platform to educate.

@marcoartini7480 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience Shawn! Looking forward to what's coming next! Thank you

@overtrist 4 ай бұрын

Great of you to open up like this. Always had a hunch you got a lot going on in that head of yours despite your videos being so silent.

@TonyGeneseo 4 ай бұрын

Personally, I’d prefer to see you be more real and communicative on this channel ! A good number of people are having hard times and patreon is a channel that costs money. With the size of the loyal audience you’ve amassed on this channel and platform the amount of people appreciating your input and standpoint far outweighs the romance/ fantasy outlook viewers. Again just my personal view

@barbaracarlson1331 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year to you and your family!

@chrisC1974 4 ай бұрын

23:34 I agree with many of the comments about maintaining My Self Reliance just as it is. For many of us caught up in the daily political strife of our nation we do not need another history lesson or additional political commentary. we can find all we want elsewhere. This is our romantic escape please keep it simple and light and continue the great craftsmanship.

@enderkakker6999 4 ай бұрын

Awesome talk Shawn…We agree with you and stand together as we go through 2024! Happy New Year🎉

@cyndybutler7330 4 ай бұрын

It’s good to know what puts minerals back in soil and how to change what you plant , do what you love shawn

@JerryDechant 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for what you do. Blessings to you and your family.

@kristylynn4099 4 ай бұрын

7 years 🙋🏼‍♀️ I’ve been watching your channel. I value what you have to say and I’m amazed how detailed your content is. Thank you.

@HeatherNaturaly 4 ай бұрын

Personally, I love both your channels. I dislike podcasts and I don't have the money to 'Patronize' anyone. I'm old (63) and hubby is 7 years older. We are plodding along trying to get our 'off grid' property livable, but it's probably not going to happen for us unless someone younger gives us a LOT of help. Living vicariously is all I can do, for the time being.

@JoyceB-qv9xq 4 ай бұрын

OH MY LORD, WOMAN...you are NOT old!! There are so many more important things to which a pessimistic mindset is appropriate. Get OVER yourself and GET MOVING!

@bobroach4950 4 ай бұрын

Shawn I’ve watched you from day one. Please don’t start getting political

@trishaorr1987 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate your honest opinions on the state of the World! I am a Patreon Member and have subscribed to all your channels. I agree that I started watching you for the build but have stayed for the valuable information, beautiful scenery and the cosy life you are creating! Happy New Year!

@athollmcnicoll1028 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year when it comes Shawn and Cali and hope next year is more productive for you and yours.

@AmberMaureenPuanani 4 ай бұрын

Probably 99.9% of the appreciative fans who love all you share so generously and have given freely to teach us what is possible ( even if not to your scale). The world is a better place with you and your family in it. I say, thank you with all my heart! We wish you continued success, blessings, favor, instruction!🙏🏼

@charlesmueller2482 4 ай бұрын

Sadly, we do not get to see much of his family. :-(

@douglasahrens7024 4 ай бұрын

My husband and I feel like we are out in woods with you, we cannot get out to hike in the woods, but feel like we are outside in nature watching your videos and look forward to seeing you and your family and Cali living in self reliance and enjoy hearing about the eco system especially about providing all types of trees, berry bushes, helping animals to live in the woods and not going into towns to find food out of garbage cans, and people to feed them.

@douggibson9084 4 ай бұрын

Thanks again Shawn, excellent update. Prepare for the worst, Hope for the Best. Plan your work, Work your Plan. All great phases to help for the future.

@scottlangille9900 4 ай бұрын

I find all your videos interesting and relaxing, with your best companion Carli. My you and your family have a Happy New Year's

@karjakin 4 ай бұрын

so basically shawn turned into a prepper?

@bettytroyer9436 4 ай бұрын

I have watched this channel since way back when! You had a rock cart and was hauling big rock for the foundation of the pervious cabin. I was sure that wheel was going to come off! The rocks were too heavy for the cart. I like the clean channel and seeing the gardens grow and produce and being perseved. ( Could handle more of the preserving). Stay safe and healthy in the New Year.

@edithasupan7950 4 ай бұрын

Merry X'mas and Happy new year to you Sir and your family too..Good luck to you this coming 2024....

@jamescassidyCAS55 4 ай бұрын

Shawn, I really enjoy your channels and wish you Cali and your family well for 2024.

@stevelongobardi6870 4 ай бұрын

Shawn - thanks for the insight on your future goals. Creating a Hallmark like experience is a good thing. Most of us know the hardships behind what you do. Its the peacefulness, serenity and sense of hope which keeps us captivated. God bless you and the family.

@drgunsmith4099 4 ай бұрын

Been watching you for a long time, I must say all your content really helps my mental health and PTSD, thanks for that it’s priceless 🙏

@brettatkinson4325 4 ай бұрын

Great video I think your spot on,we're definitely in for a bumpy ride ,happy new year hopefully 🤞

@johnroberts2444 4 ай бұрын

I hope you & your family have a great & Happy New Year Shawn !!! 😊🙏🥳🎈🎈🎈🎊🎆

@michaelpowell9164 4 ай бұрын

I believe you're over thinking it. Just do what you do, it works. Don't fix what ain't broke.

@TaigaTurf 4 ай бұрын

💯

@jeffreygilchrist1330 4 ай бұрын

You mentioned Patreon so many times this video you have 2.15 million subscribers I understand you want to provide for your family but I’m sure you earn a substantial income from KZfaq thanks for your content

@user-mr8lw8ns3k 4 ай бұрын

Shawn, I have enjoyed watching you since I found you. It's always been a dream of mine to have a log cabin and watching you build yours was so exciting. I find your videos to be relaxing and calming. I think you've done a great job and I'll continue to watch you wherever I can find you.

@lemon__snicker5973 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for what you do and for being honest. God bless you and your family, Brother.

@nancycolbert2703 4 ай бұрын

Your words are music to my ears Shawn. I am 71 and horrified at what has happened to my beloved Canada since 2015. I want to be part of your community. Not sure how that happens but am very interested in learning from your commentary and wisdom. 🇨🇦👏

@ek8137 4 ай бұрын

Thanks sir. Appreciate you managing your content according to the original spirit and intent that started this channel. Not interested in and not here to listen to politics, philosophy or theories so yes park that elsewhere for those who want to hear it. All the best to you and your family in 2024!

@marcusheller4653 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mr James for the Great Videos and a Happy New year.

@arpeg54 4 ай бұрын

Comparto muchos de tus sentimientos y puntos de vista, por lo que estoy seguro de continuar prestando atención a tus publicaciones. Mucha felicidad y mucha suerte para el año 2024 !