Do We Buy a Remote, Off-Grid, Water Access, Cabin? Heavy Wind, Wet Boating & Campfire Roasted Tongue

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Do We Buy a Remote, Off-Grid, Water Access, Cabin? Heavy Wind, Wet Boating & Campfire Roasted Tongue
@ToriGoesOutside and I basically pick up from where we left things off on our NatGeo show “Home in the Wild” when we set out to visit a remote, off-grid water access cabin on a large lake in Northern Ontario. Our plans are momentarily halted by strong winds, reaching speeds of 68kmph, making the waves too turbulent for safe travel on our boat. While waiting for the weather to calm, we enjoy some family games before deciding to explore the lake's conditions, only to be met with challenging waves and wind-driven spray, prompting us to return to shore. We find refuge in a simple campsite at the edge of a gravel parking lot nestled in the wilderness, where we gather around a campfire to savor roasted bison tongue and homemade s'mores, creating cherished memories amidst the tranquility of the evening.
The next day, we brave the waters once more on a 21km boat journey to reach the cabin, revealing its rustic condition and lack of modern conveniences such as running water and a proper washroom. Contemplating the prospect of purchasing the cabin, we reflect on the joys and challenges of off-grid living in this secluded haven. Join us on this authentic exploration of remote living and family bonding in the serene wilderness of Northern Ontario, as we navigate the uncertainties and possibilities that lie ahead. Follow our journey as we navigate the decisions that await us and the experiences that unfold in this captivating narrative of nature, family, and the allure of off-grid living.
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Chapters:
0:00 Playing with Hudson, Where we are & Why - Windbound
2:32 Family Races!
3:11 Out on the Boat Testing the Waters - Spray & Big Waves!
5:58 Collecting Firewood & Building a Fire Ring With the Kids
8:02 Roasting Bison Tongue Over the Fire & Tailgate Cooking
12:16 S'mores Over the Fire
16:30 eating the Roasted Bison Tongue Does Tori Like it?
19:33 Jim & Tori Talk About the Cabin They're Going to See...."Are we going to buy this place or what?"
20:20 The Next Morning, Cooking Breakfast & Feeding the Kids
25:20 Long Boat Ride to Check Out the Off-Grid Cabin!
26:54 Getting to the Cabin & Checking it Out
28:24 Boat Ride back & Driving Home - Should We Buy it?

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@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, stay tuned to see what we do about this cabin and dint forget to subscribe!

@user-ng1sx6zp7f 2 ай бұрын

What’s the podcast name?

@ShaineJansen 2 ай бұрын

I can not wait to see what you guys do I’m from around London Ontario and I would love love to learn from you Jim you are a huge inspiration on me and I know you’ll never reach out or I’ll never get the chance to meet you but me and my family watch you all the time!!!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

@@user-ng1sx6zp7fit’s called Baird Country

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

@@ShaineJansenthanks very much! That’s great to hear.

@patricklavictoire3235 2 ай бұрын

Oh my,that tongue episode was funny,ive had moose tongue and its not for me,any tongue for that matter,lol,no wonder you won 'alone',you can eat anything,great vid👍

@timothyjudd7729 2 ай бұрын

‘Mum you’re wusifying him’ brilliant remark really made me chuckle.

@amyburl3826 2 ай бұрын

😂

@michaeldusso6882 2 ай бұрын

It’s amazing how quickly your boys are growing up, I vote a big YES on the cabin, and a gigantic ***NO*** on the jelly-textured Bison tongue !!!

@lindapetersen1800 2 ай бұрын

But for me I would try the Bison tongue for myself !!! It is good for you have had cow tongue before !!!

@countyofcaptivatingcorgwn4784 2 ай бұрын

I love the couples “bickering” that you leave in the video! Brings back memories to when my (very clingy) son was a toddler and a mommy’s boy and daddy would say he wasn’t going to be tough enough! Fast forward to him as a senior in high school (now 18) and he’s my husbands buddy and mom is just his favorite cook. So funny how I miss those days but am glad he’s become close to both parents, who are both sad he is leaving for college. 😢 Thank goodness for grandkids! Thank you for the memories!💕

@nancymckenna3828 2 ай бұрын

We all just want to tag along with you guys 😊😊😊

@Runningoncoffee05 2 ай бұрын

The bison tongue looked like a dismembered foot. 😂 Chewy, eh? Another great video

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Haha, ya it was kinda chewy and almost guey but not

@karenanddogs6645 2 ай бұрын

Tori was right. Little ones can and do get injured at times, even though they have the best parents in the world. He is learning how to both adventure and be safe at the same time. ❤

@derekwatson7037 2 ай бұрын

Not possible. Boy will grow up weak.

@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 Ай бұрын

Oh that's perfect coming from a Karen !!!! So aptly named. And so damn WRONG !!!!

@paintedbird74 2 ай бұрын

OMG!😂😂😂 Tori eating that bison tongue. That look said it all. The jelly!

@maryvasser7290 2 ай бұрын

JIM...... That bison tongue... Yipes, I couldn't even look at it. Your truly the adventurer. Great video guys❤

@janm2473 2 ай бұрын

I nearly vomited,,,,, soooo gross, Jim..

@HighMo 2 ай бұрын

I can't imagine - that's gross, and I'm not easily grossed out. Jesus - WHY?

@kge420 2 ай бұрын

Looks like an old shoe.

@Dieseldog172 2 ай бұрын

Looked like bison Dick when it was raw

@tawes140 2 ай бұрын

I love the way you include Wesley in all the fun1❤

@tigersbaseball1989 2 ай бұрын

Hudson with the ice cream was adorable! Excited for more adventures to come!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Indeed he was! Haha. He was super pulled about it.

@CampMymy 2 ай бұрын

I love your family adventures! I had to close my eyes at the bison tongue. 😅

@susancarlin593 2 ай бұрын

Hudson is definitely comic relief. "Get that tongue in there Wesley" He is very smart and very sweet.

@SJC49 2 ай бұрын

Love Hudson running around, chattering up a storm. Love how you include Wesley in the race!😍🇨🇦

@wesleyrichardson221 2 ай бұрын

Hudson and his Super Hero ice cream , Adorable !!! A 19 ft boat could make the boat ride to camp fun . nice cabin !!!

@tomdies7451 2 ай бұрын

So great that you brought provisions to accommodate the windy conditions and kids did AWESOME!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Indeed! Thanks a lot and it was a great time in the end for sure

@kellyb5980 2 ай бұрын

Hudson helping build the fire ring was so sweet!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

He did a great job and he collected Burch bark too.

@davidhuth5659 2 ай бұрын

My parents used to cook cow's tongue. Mom skinned it, sliced it thin and then sauteed it with tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. Give that a try next time. It will be really tender and the veggies make it much more palatable. They used to buy a half cow and it came with it. We were as skeptical as you about eating it but it's not half bad.

@johntossing624 2 ай бұрын

Concerning the bison tongue, I don’t want to taste something that can taste me back!

@HalsPals 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad to see you doing well and prospering, Jim. The Lord bless you and keep you and yours.

@canajian 2 ай бұрын

There is some primo family memories !! 🖐😎👍 great stuff...

@LB-gr7gu 2 ай бұрын

That tongue looks like the wicked witchs shoe .. awesome adventure thanks for sharing.

@leesutton7317 2 ай бұрын

North just damn loves his life and all the adventures he's been on warms my soul

@Karlojey 2 ай бұрын

The part where you guys were racing with Hudson was freakin' adorable holy crap

@marygordon3032 2 ай бұрын

Hey Jim and Tori, we know that y’all will make the right decision and go on from there. Hey Wesley, Hudson and North ❤️❤️❤️! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

@ek8137 2 ай бұрын

Jim - 19:15 "Goes good with the broccoli: Tori - 19:20 "yeah" LOL hilarious thanks for sharing guys! Until the next time be well!

@catherinecotter-hz9yj 2 ай бұрын

Great video……excepț watching you eat that tongue🫣

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks a lot.

@JohnBurdette-or7if 2 ай бұрын

I am staying tuned, I look forward to the next videos you all. Have a great weekend. Be safe.

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for following along! Will do and same to you.

@robertelliott5644 2 ай бұрын

That tongue looked like an old women's shoe. I've had tongue before and it's darn good though we always brought it to a boil then simmered tell fone and served thinly sliced . Boy the kids are growing and happy. That cabin is nice, time for a bigger boat.

@ldg2655 2 ай бұрын

I thought it looked shoe-like also!!

@1dkappe 2 ай бұрын

Gotta boil.

@Rogger_50 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to your summer adventures. Love the content. Love to see more northern Manitoba or SK trips too with your brother. Epic series.

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! Ya, we have some trips planned for this spring

@adrianlois6284 2 ай бұрын

Nice short trip I love it with the children, the only thing is that there was no fishing 🐟🎣📸🌞

@michaelrobinson8915 2 ай бұрын

You are inspiring as you include your children in your lives, on these adventure journey's...blessings...m

@konradsusiebakalarczyk267 2 ай бұрын

Matinenda is a huge lake. Big water. Big waves. Water access makes building, fixing and maintenance so much harder. Always trade offs.

@matty9179 2 ай бұрын

Caught a 22" smallie at Bass Bay.

@starbright47 2 ай бұрын

Hiya Jim & Tori, The Bison Tongue! I couldn't do it, I guess it's the idea for me more than the reality. Now the Cottage/ Cabin- So interesting a family journey ❣️

@BKovac19 2 ай бұрын

You guys are the best, I love you❤. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family, I really appreciate it!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Well thanks very much! And you’re welcome

@barbgilbart7945 2 ай бұрын

Great family video! Cabin very tempting! With all you both are involved in, don't know where you would find the time! However, I am amazed at all you both accomplish now! Love your amazing family! Good luck on your decision!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! I think we would have to use it early summer and then fall /winter this year as we have a lot in the go.

@silverplays5128 2 ай бұрын

What a wonderful family you all are. I love the idea of an off-grid cabin, whether this is the one for you all or not it's great that you took us all along on the adventure. Side note, loved the bit with the bison tongue. I'm a chef and my in-laws buy a butchered cow every year and I've convinced them to get all the "nasty bits" and pass them along to me (heart, liver, tongue, bones, etc.).

@Frugalinthewoods 2 ай бұрын

You guys are adorable. Thank you for sharing your journey raising the two littl’s and taking us along! Wesley really loved that marshmallow.

@curtisnjodyderonde4814 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you guys are using motor boat , no paddling , yay enjoy the videos ,

@lindapetersen1800 2 ай бұрын

Oh Jimbo I am subscribed to you !!! I think YES you will buy it with Ted & Heather to help you on out with it to get the place fixed on up !!! I know Mom would help you all out there also !!! It will be tent city for awhile there !!! But that is what you & Ted are all about now !!!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and we will see what happens!

@esmekapea4298 2 ай бұрын

Yay love you guys

@Judy-fi7ce 2 ай бұрын

You should buy the cabin. That said, the tongue grossed me out. My mother used to buy that kind of stuff and cook it; beef tongue, brains (arrgghhh) and tripe. She never made us eat it though, And we never did. I think I tasted the tongue once and that was it. Wesley is so cute with his little pug nose. Huddy liked the toasted marshmallow.Great idea to stuff the chocolate into the toasted marshmallow, Jim. I'll try that sometime. Buy the cabin.

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and we are going to try to buy it!

@Judy-fi7ce 2 ай бұрын

@@JimBairdAdventurer YEAAHHHH!!

@Erazon 2 ай бұрын

Hudson is funny and wesley is adventurer.

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks a lot for tuning in.

@markg7508 2 ай бұрын

That tongue looked wild.

@dalethornington1527 2 ай бұрын

The bison tongue looked like a leather shoe after it was cooked.

@joycewilcox6404 2 ай бұрын

Huddy, omg with the ice cream !!!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

The best! You should shave seen him tell people in the ice cream shop after he got it. “It’s super hero!” They almost hit the floor.

@Erated78 2 ай бұрын

Well I hope it all works out for you guys - tackling repairs on an old camp where supplies have to boated in adds to the challenge but can be done! - good luck, cheers

@user-el8jb6lf6g 2 ай бұрын

This is my first time watching this channel. Love your family! This is exactly what kids need, family time outside! I so admire both parents! You are both awesome!!!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much and it’s great to have you here at my channel! I’m glad you like it. Lots more to come.

@suseyq4559 2 ай бұрын

The TONGUE…….🥵 ….OMGoshhhhhh

@johnhine8725 2 ай бұрын

I think every outdoorsman dreams of a cabin. I've been looking for years for trout water property, very difficult to find. Best wishes to you guys.

@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning 2 ай бұрын

AT 25:52 forward that sky of clouds is not normal. It looks man made. Awesome video!! I'm happy you passed on this cottage, the type of foundation sucks. Beautiful spot to build on.

@erinhenry9750 2 ай бұрын

Ya need a bigger boat 😉❤from Michigan and Tori respect ,I would never have tried that tung😮

@snoopypeanut8938 2 ай бұрын

Never thought of bbq tongue! We love it boiled on sandwiches with salt n peper...yum!

@marilynharlow8720 Ай бұрын

You guys are amazing! I love watching THE LOVE 😍

@Booyahh77 2 ай бұрын

Really loved this one, huge fan of the family videos. Best of luck with your purchase! Seems like a perfect Baird kind of cabin as it has to include a bit of an adventure just to get there. :) I am sure if it's meant to be it will work out for you guys! Just make sure the extra work that goes into the maintenance doesn't take away from all your other adventures. We recently bought a cabin and while it is awesome it has taken away from the tent back country camping which we also do love.

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Good point, I think we will use it as a bit of a base to explore the area

@Booyahh77 2 ай бұрын

@@JimBairdAdventurer I was honestly thinking the same thing too after I posted this. It’s a great home base to access other areas. I hope this works out for you guys

@lahusa6866 Ай бұрын

My favorite family ❤️

@halinawiecek2297 2 ай бұрын

The cabin look very nice Hudson you look so cute with ice cream on your face.

@littleredreiner6446 2 ай бұрын

Watching your arctic watershed video now... love your adventures!

@jfwatson8892 Ай бұрын

Great video! I really enjoy watching your adventures.

@GawoniiAustenaco 2 ай бұрын

The property looks wonderful... the best part is the closeness of the neighbors, 😉but it's not worth it if you have to drop 30k into it. There are more ideal spots to be found. Like off grid remote, but still within distance for family to visit, maybe even without having to stay for a week or so. Also, it is 23 miles by boat, not to mention the car ride to get there... what will you do if there was a medical emergency with one of the kids, especially Wesley?

@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning 2 ай бұрын

Epic video as always. Good luck on finding your perfect holiday/camping home.

@larrygorst8749 2 ай бұрын

Don't do it! lol. You only go around once. Thanks for sharing.

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

What does that mean?

@the1burf 2 ай бұрын

As much as I would like a place like that, it needs a lot of work. Personally I would pass on it. But, that is my opinion.

@nancyw761 2 ай бұрын

Looks like you will need a bigger boat and then you’re good to go. Cottages area great way to make family memories. In my opinion, the most important is if it’s in a location you like. You can always modify the structure but not the location. Good luck!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Very true!

@annkleindl3561 2 ай бұрын

That tongue looiks like an old leather shoe! Lol

@Barret-paddles 2 ай бұрын

Hi Baird's!! Ok, another fun one but you kinda lost me on the Bison tongue 🤢 The cabin property is exciting! Totally see the pros and cons and we talk about the same issues as we contemplate a retirement home lake side in ME. Fixer upper or move in ready? More remote or a bit closer to civilization? The farther north, less expensive etc. It's a lot to think about but it all comes down to the property/location itself, right? Everything else can be worked on/personalized to your needs and specs, and visitors/family will enjoy quality time for a bit longer vs. quick stay. Best of luck with this decision and can't wait for the next one! 💜 Barret

@janasunnarborg8525 2 ай бұрын

Wussifying! I like new words. Great content as usual from the family Baird. You guys had me laughing out loud with the parking lot track meet. You can go a lot of places in a 15 foot open boat with a 30 horse on it.

@sammiceli7645 2 ай бұрын

Love the braids, Torri. You guys are doing what I always wanted to do.... Great fir the kids. Quincy, MA. U. S A.

@zupvw71 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy knowing the time of year and even time of day. It adds a lot of perspective for us that don’t live in the north.

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

This was Sunday / Monday of this week.

@zupvw71 2 ай бұрын

Cool thank you. Seeing the sun so high at 5pm is wild for me. In Japan it rises super early but sets early too.

@l.p.boudreaux1548 2 ай бұрын

Mexican American tongue recipe- season and boil it with onion, celery,bay leaf, salt pepper. Then peel it, cut it up and cook with onion ,jalapeno, lil cilantro and tomatoes. (it comes out very tender). Love yalls adventures!!

@krijnkrijn 2 ай бұрын

0:23: Good to know that in the end, the mama always decides, even in the wild😂

@davidmoody2797 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful film.

@TheNorthwestWind 2 ай бұрын

fun stuff

@CityAdvenTours 2 ай бұрын

Another awesome video!!! Thank you for sharing. You guys made a lot of sense in reasons why the cabin might not be the right move at the moment - I too agree is too isolated and the fact that you have to take a boat ride to get there is a "No NO" for me. Best of luck in your decision. Stay safe out there - from NYC CityAdvenTours

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Water access is what it’s all about for so many reasons but that’s how I grew up.

@matty9179 2 ай бұрын

Michigan here. I know exactly where you are at, I won't say for internet's sake, but you went right past our cabin at the Narrows. Love your content. Buy it!

@suezaple4950 2 ай бұрын

I have eaten cow's tongue growing up it wasn't bad at all, we had marinated it for a couple days, it was meaty has a different texture don't remember jelly. Nice size cabin nice waterfrontage. yes talk em down considering the work you have to do.as you say there is potential. Huddy already picked his room Wesley I am sure will enjoy being on the porch looking at the scenery. secluded oh ya. can't wait to hear what you all do.

@johnp1 2 ай бұрын

Nice try to get Hudson to vote with you on buying the cabin 🙂Good video as always.

@johnj620. 2 ай бұрын

👍👍🤠

@Cya-bebetter 2 ай бұрын

Very fun and interesting… love seeing the kiddos!

@waisanchan5850 2 ай бұрын

The cabin looks nice. My concern is it will need considerable work. Besides the cost involved, taking into consideration that it is not near to your present place, and you have many activities and very little time, it will be very difficult to be able to repair or improve the cabin.

@teresavaslet8551 2 ай бұрын

So exciting!!!!!!!!🎉

@TroutWest 2 ай бұрын

Place was rough, good luck on the buy

@BorealExposure 2 ай бұрын

Roasting marshmallows beside the giant roasting tongue 😂 that tongue looks so tasty though it’s making me hungry

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

I mean, I thought so too but the majority of comments on it here aren’t so favourable lol.

@JohnLaFosse 2 ай бұрын

S’mores….yum….drool.

@matthewtaylor1697 2 ай бұрын

looks like it's on a nice lake.

@wdinarte 2 ай бұрын

Maybe if you boiled first the tongue, that’s how we do back home with the cow one. But you guys know more than me 😂 BTW … beautiful video/ adventure as always 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@JohnBurdette-or7if 2 ай бұрын

Nice video, you guys are good parents. Nice boat ride out to the cabin there you could do so much to the cabin and make it look so much different. It’s like a blank canvas. ! Hope it works out for you all .👍

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Much appreciated and I love the positive attitude

@JohnBurdette-or7if 2 ай бұрын

@@JimBairdAdventurer You’re welcome Jim. Well, I love your video videos. I think it’s great how you involve Wesley and Hudson. So much of the scenery and beauty of the land, you explore and share with us, love that stuff . Yeah, that cabin it needs some work, but you and Tori can do it and make it your own. There’s so much to do that you could do. . You all take care, Jim . We’ll see y’all on the next video 👍

@garryandrews 2 ай бұрын

Buy it! We have not got anything like that remoteness in the UK 🇬🇧. Small island and too many people! I would snatch that in a heartbeat. Yes, it needs work to put your stamp on it and the structural integrity of the foundations for safety. Go for it! 👋👍

@timmiller3815 2 ай бұрын

Don't be to excited about something you have to put a ton of work into. I have been there several times. If you are really young it's not to much a problem. I haven't been there where you are at but I would keep looking. Tori is probably the most indifferent between you two. So I think her decision would be most practical. She is less excited and more prudent. You can't let your desires take over.You will be glad in the end if you do your homework and find the diamond in the rough. Good luck to you and your family. Love the vids.

@ronjohansson4344 2 ай бұрын

My grandmother used to skin it while raw then boil it. Slice it into thin slices then fry it. Moose tongue though, she considered it a delicacy

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

I think that’s probably the way to do it

@SJC49 2 ай бұрын

Hope tomorrows’ dinner is plain old peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Tori needs a break!😍🇨🇦

@ldg2655 2 ай бұрын

My grandmother used to cook tongue in heavily seasoned water, then skin it and slice it very thin for sandwiches.

@elizabethdean9409 2 ай бұрын

I love our trips 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@kevinstromquist5954 2 ай бұрын

You can't buy the first place you see, unless that's the first place you let us see. You should have lots of options within 3 or 4 hours of where you live. I see a series developing and rightly so.

@lorrainedunbar4274 2 ай бұрын

$250.00 maybe but NOT $500.00 Pass it up !!!!!!!

@fhazen01 2 ай бұрын

My opinion is the negatives outweigh the positives. I believe I heard both of you list more reasons not to buy it than to buy it. Good video guys👍

@Goldwaschen-mit-Tom 2 ай бұрын

Hallo, I wasn't flashed by that. If another one is closer, but twice as expensive, it will remain twice as expensive in the future. That means half off, but also, if you can afford it, more than twice as valuable. And you can get to town, the doctor, etc. faster. But that didn't convince me, the costs for the renovation work are also more expensive... because the distance is longer... but on the other hand, you can save the money and develop an individual property. No idea how much ground is involved. Is it yours then? Just look at a few, then you get a feel for it.... you'll do it right... God protect you Greetings Goldprospecting with Tom

@brentwall6959 2 ай бұрын

U guys rock the boys are growing up so fast 🇨🇦🇨🇦👊👊🇨🇦🇨🇦

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@lorilove4706 2 ай бұрын

Cabin is cool, but kind of far to get to on a boat with rough chop. Another great video of ya'll!

@kennyhall1057 2 ай бұрын

in mexican they have toung its cow tounge dish called langua we eat it in tacos so langua de tatonka hey at least u gave it a go aye jim love you guys blessings to my fav family on the youtube get the cabin guys hell u only live once