Getting a Head Start on my Next BIG Project

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2 ай бұрын

An unusually warm and dry March gives me the perfect opportunity to clear a building site for my next big project(s). With some significant lifestyle upgrades in 2024, the needs of my family and I have changed and I'm eager to add the infrastructure improvements to facilitate them.
Log Cabin Building, Bushcraft, Survival Skills, Cooking, Canadian Wilderness, Off Grid Living, Homesteading
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@garybeaudetsr8642 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been with you since you broke ground on the first cabin. I’m too o old to do much now. But I’m sure there are alot of folks like me, who remember when we could do an honest day’s work. Thank you. God bless you and your family.

@henryganzer4685 2 ай бұрын

i also remember the beginning of the build from the first cabin (i still love it) and i still watching . . . PS: maybe Cali should have some puppies, that area is the ideal place for Cali to be the leader of the pack 💪🐕‍🦺

@awilliams5007 2 ай бұрын

There is no too old. Gene Winfields in his 90s and still restoring cars.

@dianesanford5609 2 ай бұрын

Lots of us remember and were with you from the beginning of the first cabin. Keeps us young! Thanks!!

@weedygarden 2 ай бұрын

Last cabin was not his first. He’d built other cabins previously, years ago.

@henryganzer4685 2 ай бұрын

@@weedygarden maybe but it is not in this yt channel

@ruthiewilliams3482 2 ай бұрын

Being a very old woman that has followed you a long time , I’ve never tired of watching one minute. Take care and thank you.

@DennisBater 2 ай бұрын

There is nothing that makes me smile more than a happy dog!

@flute76 2 ай бұрын

Un homme heureux peut être ?

@earlshannon1048 2 ай бұрын

You know Shawn I want to thank you and Cali for sharing your lives with us! And shoutout to your wife and daughters it been a pleasure. God bless the 5 of you!!!

@Joker_68 2 ай бұрын

Cali says woof woof 🐕

@kathiesullivan2543 2 ай бұрын

I love Cali so much! She’s living the dream for sure!

@Joker_68 2 ай бұрын

Cali says woof woof 🐕

@ljc0177 2 ай бұрын

Watched for years and always appreciated your videos and commentary but never commented. Can't imagine how fulfilled you must feel for all your building/work. Inspiring...

@catwhisperer1524 2 ай бұрын

I could just sit on those rocks and watch the sky and water all day the peace and calm around me

@MySelfReliance 2 ай бұрын

That’s my favourite place in the world

@jeffdill2 2 ай бұрын

Canvas vest, work boots, and cut-off jean shorts. Shawn is living his best life. 👏

@MySelfReliance 2 ай бұрын

😂

@007Kiristo 2 ай бұрын

Sitting here in Colorado with 2.5 feet of fresh snow outside, and you're in Canada wearing shorts with no snow!

@jamesfairbairn1588 2 ай бұрын

Sure is a pleasure seeing Cali living the best life ever. She’s one happy pup. I also enjoyed seeing the progress of the clean up for your next project. Thanks for sharing

@adamwhite3207 2 ай бұрын

i think in the 4 years watching ,this is the only time i seen you in shorts . u go big man.

@dennisbeaver5958 2 ай бұрын

Shawn, you seem to miss the point that even your short videos are interesting to those of us that live vicariously through your content! Never any need to apologize!

@michelle_7769 2 ай бұрын

I wanted to let you know that I was badly abused in life and your channel was a eye opener as to absolute independence and relying on your self and I also rely on God in heaven you showed me what you can do when left alone I discovered I'm a artist and empathetic healer with many psychic gifts that can really make a difference in the world we live in I also discovered interesting truths about technology and how it can work against us thank you for encouraging me to live My best life with what I have available to me that's I'm choosing me and my family I'm grateful for the wisdom you shared 5:41 😊

@canadiancabin 2 ай бұрын

Greetings from Nova Scotia. You are a great motivator and inspiration to all and especially to us over 50 crew. Thanks for the content

@almathees3839 2 ай бұрын

Shawn & Cali living the Dream!😎🐾❤️😍🫶🏻 Beautiful view of Lake & Canadian woods!

@willieflowers5420 2 ай бұрын

BLESSINGS AND MORE BLESSINGS TOO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY I TRULY ❤️ YOUR CHANNEL 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@MrCopper039 2 ай бұрын

You mentioned no content boring, I say it’s nice seeing you back to the basic videos of you working like it used to be.

@johnhansen7499 2 ай бұрын

It's relaxing Sean for me and the other members. Keep the videos coming. God bless

@kingrafa3938 2 ай бұрын

*Shawn

@dr.leppsbiology1282 2 ай бұрын

We carry a lot of 5 gallon buckets from our rain barrels to trees on our property. Last year I made a yoke from a 2x6 that really helped lessen the load. Something you might consider.

@digubo 2 ай бұрын

You said earlier you’re gonna do less talking, please don’t replace that with background music. I really like the old way of just casually roaming around and hearing the surroundings. Nice work and thank you for what you are and have been doing!

@kaboom-zf2bl 2 ай бұрын

the tune he did play was similar to his Banjo theme music ... needed more than just the banjo twang but it was nice ... perhaps lower volume so the work sounds also shine with the music

@MySelfReliance 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I accidentally had my settings on slow motion for a full day and it doesn’t record audio

@carolineseguin-ro5vt 2 ай бұрын

@@kaboom-zf2bl Are you sure it's banjo? I thought it was guitare!

@kaboom-zf2bl 2 ай бұрын

@@carolineseguin-ro5vt the twang in the background is a banjo ... a note or two .. the primary is a guitar ... I grew up with a grand parent who payed one and the sound is VERY distinctive ... listen for the Buzz on the background beats ... THAT is Banjo ...

@carolineseguin-ro5vt 2 ай бұрын

@@kaboom-zf2bl Ok, you know better 🙂

@annerodriguez4470 2 ай бұрын

I love the woods. The serenity the beauty in nature. You give us peace in an unpeacefull world

@rebeccamercer4160 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Shawn ! You and your family have a good weekend and a Happy St Patrick’s Day as well!☘️☘️☘️

@annh9225 2 ай бұрын

Good to hear what you are working on Shawn - a little more variety in the music please, and a bit quieter while you are working so we can absorb the beauty of the land, and watch you work. My favourite photo is Cali, feeling too hot, found a bit of Spring snow to rest on, with her red toy - such a wonderful photo. Cheers, and many thanks to you, your family, and of course, Cali!!

@user-mz3xl5dr1c 2 ай бұрын

There is no such thing as a boring video when Cali is high lighted playing in the water. Beautiful surroundings. Give Cali a BIG SMOOCH from Mike & Ronnie. GOD BLESS

@NilaCapisanan-lo8up Ай бұрын

you've been my inspiration in doing hard work, you are not tiring but take care, you are not getting any younger. take care of yourself, avoid any accident. Pray always.. I miss your family.

@denisfrancine3221 2 ай бұрын

Cali sure loves the water! That is one beautiful shoreline ! Those rocks are magnificent!

@adelineparinduri 2 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see how you're gonna "move" the workshop 😁 Never boring, Shawn. Enjoyed all kind of videos on this channel. Have a great weekend to you and the fams.

@ZeeCeeCreations 2 ай бұрын

It’s a wonder Cali doesn’t throw her tail out of joint! She NEVER stops wagging! Blessings you all!!

@Nummey 2 ай бұрын

Came to say that, and also I've never seen a happier dog lol.

@Joker_68 2 ай бұрын

Cali says woof woof 🐕

@user-bf9sk5wl5z 2 ай бұрын

I'm now 78 and have my 8th Golden. GOLDENS are LOVE sponges. They just love being with ..and pleasing their master. And yes, they wag their tails off cause they just love you to pieces.

@angejdwoods2 Ай бұрын

Forestry is fun! The clearing and prep work for new projects is hard work, but picking the right trees to leave in the right places is a fun challenge. The hardwood stand is looking really good to grow into the future!! Keep up the good work!!

@islamentable1290 2 ай бұрын

Those last few minutes were so good for my soul❤

@Maewdoi 2 ай бұрын

Hi Shawn, I just wanna let you know that i enjoy very much on your video and love to see you and Cali every weekend, it is a kind of my routine weekend to watching your channel even though will only things that you might consider 'nothing interesting' but for me it is!! only see cali run around is already enough, it is a kind of seeing old friend's wellbeing. thank you so much for upload it.

@kensearle4892 2 ай бұрын

It was a nice warm week here in NY. Without the snow was able to get a bunch of work done on my deer fence so I can plant more this year!!! Nothing like fresh maple syrup!!! Our sap stopped running here about a week ago. It might be done but if we can get one more batch that would be good.

@deborrastrom8559 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Shawn, keep holding that standard high of what a Manly Man & hubby & father is 💙 . We miss you but have plenty of your videos to review. Blessings. ❤Db from Chicago. Who was raised around farming country family & city family. 😉.

@phyllismccurdy2984 Ай бұрын

Water is so beautiful where you are. Clean and clear, wonderful. Looking forward to your next projects. Stay safe. 🙋🏻🇨🇦

@MrGeroth 2 ай бұрын

Shawn these are the kind of videos I like. Sorry I’m not a pod guy.

@justjen4125 Ай бұрын

The music and scenery so therapeutic. Love watching Callie play in the water at the end. Thank you for taking the time to share your beauty with us. I live in Seattle and am trying to find a way back to the woods or living even closer to the Sea. You are an inspiration and fun as I grew up with my Dad's log cabin and shed he built with his ski buddies at Crystal Mtn./Mt. Rainier area. Peace to you and your Wife.

@shirleyannconfer9651 2 ай бұрын

Preparing for a big project is time well spent. Thank you for sharing it with your fans. I also appreciate your using the time while the sap is boiling down wisely.

@lisastreet8920 2 ай бұрын

Cali playing in the water. A favorite sight.

@danielhitchcock3817 2 ай бұрын

Hi Shawn, listen to swamp hunter comment. At 66 I still make syrup. Have done it since a little kid, collecting buckets with my dad. We use to have a home made arch, made out of 2 55 gal metal drums welded together. Then we could fit 2-3 flat pans on top. So I know how much time you are spending boiling when you get good sap runs. Here in upstate NY I normally have 4 weeks or so of sugaring season. Normally from the 2nd week of March , and I pull the taps around the end of the second week of April. Snow cover doesn’t matter much, it’s the temps. When the hard maples start to bud, the sap gets a milky look to it, the sugar content drops below2%, and you are burning a ton of wood. By then it is probably taking 50-60 gal of sap to make a gallon of syrup. You would love having a small sugar house, and a 2’ by 6’ evaporator. I make around 30-35 gallons with my set up, and having a 4’ pan with flues makes all the difference. It would cut your boiling time down to a few hrs a day. Keeping the wind off the pans is a huge plus, they will boil much better. Wind direction also is a big factor in how well the sap flows also. I have seen sap run nonstop during freezing rain , after switching over to tubing, whereas buckets and metal spouts would freeze. It’s a great hobby, glad to see you enjoying it!

@DonKin-om7yr 2 ай бұрын

I have watched you and Cali for all your adventures.I especially like your building projects .since 2016.watcher

@justinvanka4490 2 ай бұрын

c'est toujours un plaisir de vous voir et d'apprendre quelque choses sur votre travail ⚒ ⚒ bon week-end à vous et votre famille 👪 👪

@RichardCockerill 2 ай бұрын

enjoy your trips this spring/summer..you deserve it as you have done so much the past few years,everyone needs time to rest and relax

@markrtoffeeman 2 ай бұрын

You're a trooper Shawn. And Cali is as well!

@YvonneSebastian1980 2 ай бұрын

You are never boring.. love the shorts.. ya know I think in my next life.. I’m coming back as your dog.. cali is a happy dog.. seems nice.. always love the expert photography from y’all..❤️☮️

@dedwin8930 2 ай бұрын

Great filming and content!! Always look forward to your work getting done!🌲

@kaboom-zf2bl 2 ай бұрын

looking at that sandy beach ... if you plan on doing black smithing ... perhaps you might think abut smelting some of your own metal too .. all that black sand is essentially Magnetite and Titanium Oxide ... essentially titanium and iron ... a long sluice with ribs will separate out the silica from the ores ... and a moderate strength magnet or Electromagnet will pull the iron ore away from the titanium ... and a very strong one will pull the titanium out of the sand ... and any left over iron ... you just have to find out if it is Legal to sluice there or not .. as for yield ... it looks pretty good .. so perhaps a 5gal bucket of the black sand for a 5mx5mx10cm patch ... which should work down to about a pound of iron and maybe half a pound of Titanium .... and That is being generous .. expect half that or 1/3rd for the same size patch ... myself I would be taking a bucket of sluiced sand back every visit ... also you might find some gold and garnets as well ... and trace amounts of copper and nickle

@janetwithers7427 2 ай бұрын

Cali is looking so good . Great to see a video from you. 👋😊💞

@archersexton1009 2 ай бұрын

Living that life style. Has to be less stressful.😊

@167curly 2 ай бұрын

I was surprized to see you in shorts etc before spring has arrived. I look forward very much to seeing episodes of pending projects.

@lynettescott682 2 ай бұрын

As always thanks Sean for sharing 😊🙏

@user-vk1kp6fp8d 2 ай бұрын

no matter what your doing you always inspire me to work in my garden

@elzbietanowak4214 2 ай бұрын

Jeden Człowiek,a tyle zrobił i zbudował.Male miasteczko się rozrasta.Lubie oglądać,jak powstają nowe domki,ktore stawia Shaw i nieodłączny wierny pies.Zycze dużo zdrowia i siły,pozdrawiam.❤😊

@nick.caffrey 2 ай бұрын

❤

@bennyt.christensen3970 2 ай бұрын

Hi Shawn, if you read this ☺ Those hollow tree stumps at min. 07:28 are great as nesting boxes for owls or wood ducks. 👍

@MySelfReliance 2 ай бұрын

Yes they are!

@darrellroeters4951 2 ай бұрын

Great being outside with your dog

@gkopij 2 ай бұрын

You look very good and healthy. The new lifestyle serves you very well. 😊

@donaldhofman5257 2 ай бұрын

Prep work is the most important part of any project!!

@marygordon3032 2 ай бұрын

Hey Shawn thanks for the update, we love watching you make things happen! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

@kingrafa3938 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Shawn and Cali. Happy weekend to both of you!

@Dabann 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are always interesting. Because I learn a lot from the things you do and, when you take a break from the project you are doing, I enjoy and learn from the cinematographic eye that you have. I enjoy the angles you use, the choice of terrain to film, the natural sound you mix with the exact type of music. Also seeing Cali playing in the water is something beautiful. Greetings from Argentina

@franklinpugh4432 2 ай бұрын

I so enjoy your content. Thank you for sharing your life, your goals, knowledge, and experience. I have been following you for 5 or 6 years. I've lost track. I look forward to every Friday. I really appreciate your hard work. It can't be easy filming and working then editing. Thank you again for what you bring to all of us.

@ginnicolee2502 Ай бұрын

I was thinking wow, I dont ever remember seeing you in shorts lol. Short vids are sometimes the best. Good, concise content. Keen to see the next project

@nick.caffrey 2 ай бұрын

Don't agree. I think this video was really good from the point of view of communication of a 'feel' for what you do. Whatever you do, Shawn, just be you, and that way, Callie gets to be Callie, and THAT's what we're really here for! 🙏

@truduni2216 2 ай бұрын

It's amazing all the things that you do absolutely amazing.

@carladejonge4951 2 ай бұрын

Always good to see you Sean! Your videos are never boring!❤

@Esoj. 2 ай бұрын

Rocking the cutoffs 👍. Unlike you I have chicken legs (working on it) and I still wear shorts, so you definitely have nothing to worry about 🤣. Thanks for the update Shawn, its always good to hear from you, but its also good that you don't pressure yourself to record everything when its inefficient towards getting your projects done, YT is only one of the many things you have going on after all. Pretty cool you got to kill two birds with one stone doing the sap boiling and clearing at the same time. Have a good weekend and take care!

@denyseleonard240 2 ай бұрын

Is it already maple syrup time? Last night a couple of flights of Canada Geese flew over my house heading north. That is usually a sign of spring’s return. Soon the lakes will open up. That makes me so happy 🤗

@jackkeeble9272 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for all you do man always appreciate your hard work and dedication. Great videos, love the content and music. Your friend from Tennessee.

@Ddrhl 2 ай бұрын

Never boring. Maybe tedious to you, but definitely lovely to watch from the Bay Area.

@dsop66 2 ай бұрын

No Shawn. You haven’t worn shorts ever. I can see why. Look at those knees!!!😂😂😂😂. Looking forward to seeing what you’re going to build next👍👍

@danger2society78 2 ай бұрын

As a laborer, one thing I'm grateful for is the comfortability of modern work clothes. Synthetic (non-cotton) shorts compared to jean shorts; major difference in ease of mobility and temperature control. Light weight rubber boots are durable, comfortable, cheap and will preserve expensive work boots in wet weather.

@user-jl8or1cw6n 2 ай бұрын

Watching in Australia, finding your videos very relaxing and inspiring

@darrendavidsonoutdoors 2 ай бұрын

Cali is such a great happy dog. My neighbors lab is the same way around water this time of year. The cold water or small patches of snow left dont bither her a bit. My little house dog prefers the warmth of the couch most days but does love playing fetch along the beach.

@mildredmorine745 Ай бұрын

We appreciate you, videos are always interesting we can always notice what you have accomplished. I haven’t been out in shots I have worked out in short sleeves. I love working outside this time year, it takes me from spring to late fall to get ready for the winter, it’s a choice I made to live like this I love my life. Take care enjoying what you are doing. I always look forward to seeing what you are up to. Thanks for sharing.

@juanitavalenzuela7002 2 ай бұрын

Glad to see you and Cali back at the cabin doing “boring “ things. I thought I had lost you there for awhile. It’s never boring watching you make syrup, chopping trees etc. I also look for Emily to come back . I have asked before but does she still have her cabin? It was so nice but since she had her accident she hasn’t said much about it or maybe I missed it. Oh and I like the music so keep using it please.

@Mr.Magoo6591 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the beautiful scenery and music at the end of your video 👍🏻

@ufcgloves7 2 ай бұрын

A small recommendation i can give, is for your firewood sled you could also get a wagon to make it easier to haul around. in the winter time it might not work as well though. If you aren't getting a wagon on purpose though then keep doing what you're doing! cheers man have a nice day love the videos by the way!

@Houseds Ай бұрын

Wishing you continued success in your big projects. I will always be your loyal audience

@robmarshall5100 2 ай бұрын

When you're doing sugar and run lines. To a Central collection area down To wear you boil, then. You don't got a new bucket by bucket tops and hoses, that's the new modern way.

@Detsteve 2 ай бұрын

To the best of my knowledge, you can keep using the sap until the buds start to leaf out. Then it starts to become unusable. I'm not a professional or anything so please feel free to correct me if that's wrong. Still enjoying all you do after many, many videos. Outdoors projects and Cali. What could be better. Thank you.

@StevenEverett7 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update Shawn!

@iris1501 2 ай бұрын

HELLO OUR DEIR INDIANA JONES TO ONTARIO.....short or long video it is allways a pleasure to spend time by whaching you....WE LOVE YOU..ME IN SPECIAL I am so glad that the snow is goone...

@SWAMPHUNTER644 2 ай бұрын

You should really consider putting in a plastic tubing sap collection system to lessen you load collecting syrup. Best to do it while you still have the energy and ambition to do it. Believe me, in a few years, you will not have the energy to be carrying two buckets of sap and if you try, you are very likely to injure yourself. As you get older you have to adapt and adjust to what your body is capable of doing. It's called aging gracefully and you are on the cusp of it. You will start to notice the difference, perhaps sooner than you think. I started to notice when I hit 50. Minor injuries took longer to heal and some may become chronic pains. You need to listen more to what your body is telling you and not fight it.

@ooops372 2 ай бұрын

Snow is like road everywhere. You can move timber better than in summer.

@lisac.346 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video...its ur life. I do enjoy ur meal preparations too.

@user-yb9ef8in8p 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy every moment, time goes by so fast that all you are left with is memories of how it was. Age catches up with you.

@jeanadamsick9854 2 ай бұрын

LIKED THE ENDING PART OF THE VIDEO, W/SWEET CALI!!!!!!!!!!!! Do take care. Fl., USA

@arthenry498 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video Shawn. Different is good to me. I loved the drone footage. Got nervous when you went close to the trees, but the views are superb. You cut some pretty large trees today. And the shot of Cali resting on the remains of a snow drift was telling of her feelings about the temperatures. It is all good, I like it all.

@mdaly23md 2 ай бұрын

Shawn, as many have already stated any video you put out is very welcomed by us. Your talent is enviable, your choice of simple life is enviable, your knowledge and skill is greatly appreciated by all. We follow you because you are all these things that soothes our tired, broken souls. Your videos gives us so much to give peace to so many you just don’t realize. To see all the natural beauty hat surrounds you, your family and your faithful Cali by your side making the huge decision to return to a more simple, more satisfying life is commendable. It gives us the motivation to go for our dreams some day. God bless!

@KenEBeckOutdoorAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Greetings from New England!!! I have been watching for many years as well and thank you for all these opportunities to watch your self-reliant life up north!

@janinewelle4429 2 ай бұрын

Wow your getting a lot of sap that’s awesome 👍

@deborl7278 2 ай бұрын

THANK You Shawn 😊

@co-movement 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy hearing your lifestyle checklists, meat based diet, sunshine, outdoors, physical labor, grounding, cold exposure, this protocol goes so far when it comes to health. Well done!

@lucianovalle2674 2 ай бұрын

Sou brasileiro e só vou dizer 1 coisa , ESTE HOMEM É 1 CAMPEÃO NO QUE FAZ E VIVE.PARABENS.

@juliekeys1880 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update.👍🇬🇧

@donaldevans5752 2 ай бұрын

Great video , look after you .

@halinawiecek2297 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Shawn for sharing the video have good time making syrop.

@johncasper3536 Ай бұрын

Shawn is that your banjo playing? We have had three golden retrievers over the years. If there’s a mud hole within 100 miles they will find it… Miss my dogs.

@SWAMPHUNTER644 2 ай бұрын

You have to be very careful about thinning out your hardwood maple stand. Maples need more shade cover to regenerate. With too much sunlight, beech will come in and outcompete maples and take over a stand. I see you have some beech in the stand already. While useful as mast for squirrels, deer, and turkeys, beech will take over the canopy and it's roots will steal water and nutrients from the maples.