Dear Shawn, please don't feel you need to explain your life. You are a special person that is allowing us into a very interesting adventure. Your true fans are here watching the adventure.

Feeling quite ashamed of people who make you feel that it's necessary for you to explain your life, or defend yourself against rumors. I have watched your channel for years and you don't need to change anything. Thanks for all the hours of enjoyment.

Having been an avid watcher of this channel since the beginning one thing is clear…. You are a dedicated husband and father who takes his role very seriously. Those that “know” you from watching you know that there is nothing that you need to do to explain yourself other than setting the record straight from people that know nothing of what you stand for. They ain’t worth the time or oxygen

We do not believe what story comes from another person , we will only believe what comes directly from you if you want to tell us ....love your channel .

The early uploads with "upcoming" stuff end up making me forget to check again. I preferred when the video was just uploaded without the announcement beforehand. Just my two cents. Love the content! Hope you and Callie are well.

You know, no matter what you put out on your videos some people will try to corrupt them and put their own spin on it. Normally with a bunch of false info and or downright lies. I hope you just keep on doing what you are doing and as far as the sorry assed people trying to drag you down, they can take long road to no where an stick it where the Sun don't shine. As a subscriber from the start, all I can say is you are absolutely right, let them say what they want because me and the rest of your loyal viewers know better. Love ya, and keep on keeping on.

Price of celebrity…never underestimate the ability of human beings to be bottom feeders! Congratulations on your success in life!!!

Dear Shawn, It's a reality that there are people who are jealous of you and will try to slander you and your family. I'm happy for you and your wife. I still pray that you are all healthy and safe this coming season. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Like you I have found myself fascinated by the lifestyle of Dick Proenneke. I have dreamed of living that way. And following his way of approaching life. One reason I started following your channels. You are blessed to have the means to do what you are doing. You are also blessed with a great wife, and family. And I find your story just as interesting and informative as Dick's. You are a modern Dick Proenneke! You share the parts of your personal life that you wish to share. And the rest is no one else's business! You demonstrate a level of integrity, dedication, and unbelievable work ethic that many are lacking these days. An incredible eye for detail and doing things correctly. There will always be people that wish to spread false information, for whatever reason. Or put down others. You have nothing to prove to anyone. Except yourself. And your higher power/faith. Thank you for continuing to share with all of us. Your videos present us with great information. You always present your success and your occasional failures on the homestead. And share your solutions. And in these days of negativity and problems, you stay positive. And offer some hope and encouragement for the future! :)

Just share what you and your family feel comfortable telling your subscribers. Take care, stay safe and warm ❤

It’s is odd how much speculation is out there! I appreciate your beautiful work and nature. Thank you !

My grandparents had cold root celllar storage under the lean-to room (wood stove provided heat for entire drafty living conditions upstairs) while homesteading in a 1 bedroom trailer (1960) in Willow, Alaska. No hot water & only cold running water inside during non-freezing months. Of course, the outhouse was a necessity -it didn't take long to "do your business" in cold weather. I spent much of my summer childhoods (I am now 72 years young!) with them catching & canning salmon & eating moose. Of course, Gma baked all bread, etc. Thanks for reading my comment 🎉

The only support a man needs is that of those closest to him. Still, for years now, you’ve amassed a loyal collective of others that see you for who you truly are, and it has inspired many. As always, please continue to lead by example, Shawn. Thank you.

One of the hardest working, motivated, ambitious, talented, skilled men on the planet.

Don't waste your precious lifetime on commenting rubbish-rumours. Your core-audience loves the content that you show us regularly and don't care much/at all about other channels commenting on your channel. We all follow you for quite a while and we know you well enough to not wasting our time letting us distract/influence from this rubbish and you might wish doing the same !! But having said that, it's nice that you show you care about our opinion although you don't have to 👍

I've been watching your channel since you built the other cabin and I still marvel at the fact that you've touched every piece of wood, hammered every nail to create the magnificent cabin you now have. Congratulations on all your hard work!

You have gotten a lot done. This winter is going to be a lot easier than the last winter.

I never thought about your income, I just love watching you build, milling, and seeing Calli. Your life and income is your own. I like seeing your family come out. Your cooking is amazing.

Some people are so nosey and like to complain but I love and learned alot and appreciate it all from you Shawn thank -you !🙏❤️💖👍🇺🇸

As a woman I would love to see some more of your wife in the episodes to see the softer part of this living and to see how she feels and deals with this lifestyle, but I respect hers, and your, privacy.

We are so lucky that you have shared your life with us. Please don't ever let a handful of lowlifes get to you.

I love how you have created a self reliant life style. What you show and teach is a blessing to many so don’t bother with evil that is always ready to prance. May Lord’s blessings be upon you and your family.

Hi Shawn, I’ve been viewing this channel for the pass six years or more, and in this time, I have seen a man yourself make something out of nothing. Your last cabin was very successful, which I Veiw, occasionally by revisiting on this channel.. Your last cabin was an inspiration to show what could be done with hard work. At this time. I recall that you said that you had a business before which failed due to the economic slump.. you should be very proud of what you have achieved in the past six years from the very early stages of me viewing your channel I don’t know if you recall I had a broken back and each day I looked in on your live coverage. It was a great comfort to me in on a man who had to make a new start that in someway gave me encouragement for myself to get better, I am now back on my feet . And yourself, you are back on your feet, working out in the forest each day, pushing forward positively and providing a new home for you and your wife. Your latest venture is a great improvement in how you can live off grid I find this channel, most rewarding and inspiring. We’re not so long back. Your first video of this new build was just a field. You should sound proud of what you have achieved in the last six years. The person or persons Who cast vindictive comments about you about your wife and your two girls and family they should be ashamed of themselves as they are lowlife, moronic idiots and have nothing better to do than cast comment and slanders comment about you and your family. These people are the lowest of the low, and you should take that comment with a pinch of salt and forget their vindictive hurtful comments, the reason why they make comment upon your way of life and your successful channel, is because they are jealous of your success. Jealous of the count, do what you can because they are weak. They say that empty vessels make the most noise because they have not got the brain power to push themselves forward to be constructive and successful is not in their remit as they are weak and can only survive like a parasite drawing off other peoples positive look on life You should stand proud as it’s taken you six years or more to get where you are now you could’ve sat down six years ago, thinking that you were beaten, . But like myself, I could’ve just lay in bed with a broken back and could never have got out again, I believe through this channel of yours. Shawn you gave me entertainment distraction from my own injury and dilemma, but also gave me confidence in mailing texts forward to where I am today., today I’m back on my feet, likewise with yourself your back on your feet and making life work for yourself and your wife and that out your family, cast aside the vindictive comments, by people who have no more brain power, they are parasite, because all they’re doing is thriving of your success of others because they have not got the motivation to get off their back sides and do it themselves. So Ive said it to you Shawn stay positive stay safe and enjoy life to the full. I look to your next instalment on this channel., stay safe my friend. regards, Graham.🇬🇧🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🌳🍂🍁🍂🌳🍂🍁🌳🌲🌳🍁🍂🍁🌳🌲🌳🍁🍂🌳🌲🍂🍁🍁🍂

What a great video Shawn. It interesting to see your cellar and how you are storing your food for the year. I myself have seen the videos about you and your “supposed wealth and divorce” that you mentioned and I disregarded it as it wasn’t from your own channel. The way some people try to get a financial benefit from your hard work is disgusting. I think there are people who just don’t like anyone else doing well and either try to bring them down or benefit from them. I’m a 76 years old woman in Tasmania and I look forward to your videos every week. I am amazed at how much you get done each week and admire your work ethic. You are living a life many would want and perhaps can’t or don’t have the energy or financial ability to do the same so watching what you are doing is fantastic. I have watched you for several years now from right at the beginning of your last cabin which I thought was great but this cabin is the pinnacle. Thank you for sharing a small part of your life with us.

Your life is your business! I just enjoy your content! God Bless!

Love the Cold storage in the Cabin!❤️ Your hard work is commendable! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

One reason for anyone to depart society and live like Shawn is people. People are the reason I love my dog so much. Keep it simple Shawn. You have a great life, wife, daughter, and of course there's Callie. While there are some good people in the world, humanity itself is in a downward spiral. I think that is what makes watching Shawn so soothing.

Hey from Germany, Shawn, keep it up! For your real fans, you have now become a part of their lives. The others are not important. There are such jealous people everywhere (unfortunately). Best regards from Germany.

Shawn, I don't care if you did have a ton of money. You are still a skilled craftsman, an exceptional teacher, a fine upstanding man and a great entertainer. Those are qualities that many of the rich men do not have. Therefore in my eyes no matter if you have a large sum of money you are a much better person that many of the people in this world. Thank you for being you.

Your personal life is none of our business. Speaking for myself I do enjoy watching you build things in your gardening and the way you’ve built your place there to store all of your food. It’s really the kind of life that 75% of the people in this world would probably really want to live. I know I was born and raised on a farm and it’s the best life. And that’s the best life that I have ever lived. You keep doing you and we will continue watching. You don’t pay any attention to the other ones they are worthless.

Hi Shawn, always a pleasure to see you working in or on the cabin. Thanks Jens

From the first cabin and then moving to the new one via the tool. Cabin in the middle of the woods, it's been an amazing journey. With the two vedgetable gardens and a lake. Fabulous Shaun.

You don't need to defend anything you are doing nor do you need to disclose your financials, your past or what's happening or not happening in your family life. It's nobody's business. There will always be people out there making crap up about others trying to get views for their channel and those that love gossip. I think you seem like a nice stand up family guy who is enjoying what he does and sharing with all of us. I love watching your videos, I find them so calming and the scenery is beautiful. Especially love the interaction with you and Callie, she is so sweet. God Bless you. There's always gonna be haters; I just feel sorry for them that they don't have a life of their own.

We all just love to watch your lives unfold in your wonderful workmanship home and environment. So be mindful of the neighsayers but don’t let them deter you from your dreams.

Great video as always. I was glad you addressed those bogus videos about you. I saw them and ignored them also and a slow day I checked one out, I turned that off pretty quickly. I know BS when I see it, wish I would have reported it looking back now though. I don't know if KZfaq can keep up with the reported videos now, there are so many that should be reported, and some unknowing people likely report videos that shouldn't be singled out just out of spite for their own unknown reasons. I enjoy watching you hard work and planning, I used to do quite a bit of it myself. Always looking forward to seeing your next video.

No need to explain anything to us loyal fans. You work so hard. It's appreciated!

Marcus Aurelius wrote that these three things alone were worth living for. Justice in thought. Goodness in action. Speech that cannot deceive. Tell your story. All will be well. Sending my best wishes for a mild winter and happy times.

I envy this man! He must be the happiest man in the world! God bless him!

Shawn , if I can call you informally! I am 65 years old , no parents alive, two sons. I learned along of my life that when you do something that great part of people don't have balls to do , it arouse envy. that kind of person who disturb are loosers ! Keeping you dreams on ! you have many... many followers that apreciate your way and work ! No explain are need. I hope soon see the new big kitchen cooking thats wonders steaks! God bless you and family!

no drills and mostly hand sawed cabin build. awsome.

I've watched so many videos of people building their So Called Cabin in the wild, YET THEY ARE NOTHING BUT A GLORIFIED SHED!!! THIS ON THE OTHER HAND IS A REAL CABIN! YOU ARE A FRIGGEN ROCK STAR, AND THIS CABIN IS A TRUE MASTERPIECE! THANKS FOR SHARING

You're a very resourceful and hard working man. I hope your wife knows how lucky she is.

I hate that you feel like you need to explain yourself. I enjoy your videos - they are relaxing to watch and it is absolutely beautiful surroundings. Your personal life is your own. Thank you for providing the videos that you do.

Shhhhhhh...your gonna wake the neighbors with all that hammering. 😂

Hey Buddy, I’ve been living in Australia since 2008 and want to thank you for bringing the Ontario breezes, wildlife and colours to me on the other side of the world. Every time I miss home your channel reminds me of the smells of spring, the warmth of a fire place in winter and the Huey helicopters that are the mosquitos. Keep your stick on the ice big guy, and keep the sights and sounds coming. -From Aus.

Good that you dont feel the need to explain or worry about others opinions except those who matter. I have watched you since the beginning of your first cabin and thoroughly look forward to each and every video you share. It inspired me many times and I am also making the life I want to live more simply more self sustaining and fulfilling. Life is too short to wait and base life on others decisions. You are a true inspiration. Thank you for sharing parts of your life. Bless you and your family....

Hi everyone from 🇬🇧

With all of your vegetable harvest, wild meat, store bought food, your family will be eating like royalty! Nice to see this beautifully stocked root cellar and cold space.

When stuff like that starts to interfere with family that is when it can be problem for you sorry for that. We only go with what is on YOUR channel. Your cabin is a work of art, and thanks for sharing your thoughts on the matter.

Sat waiting patiently....UK

Looking forward to those future podcasts Shawn.

Looking forward to the video Shawn and Cali.

It is such a sense of comfort and relief to have food stored up for what is coming. You have worked hard for this and I am happy for you and your family. Well done! Haven't seen the finished kitchen...

You did a video about three years ago titled “What my wife really thinks”, as far as I’m concerned what you explained is still the way things are and people should not speculate or ask personal questions.

I have been following you for years and think that you are a fantastic, creative, enterprising man with exceptionally many qualities. If videos are made where shameless lies are made, something needs to be done about it. Because everything you share with us is wonderful. The nature shots, the qualities of your buildings that are built by hand. I have a huge appreciation for what you show us. I'm not a patreon because I can't afford to be. Otherwise it would have been me. Let your family know that they should only watch your videos and not the videos that tell lies about you and your family. And don't share anything you want to keep private. It is you who has to share what you want to share. And please continue with your fantastic projects and recordings in nature.

Shawn, show me one person that hasn't made mistake in their lives and I am one of them. Only people that do anything in their lives can make mistakes. I had a good going business in Florida. Once my husband died and I had to trust someone to help run it, I was run into almost bankrupsy, I had a way to bypass that but still I was left without money. Thanks to my sons I was able to work my way out of that hard time. Also Shawn, you don't need to explain any of your personal life to anybody, people belive what they want to anyway. I admire you for what you are doing, The only thing that counts is that you are happy.

Never seen a tougher guy ♥️ all the best from Germany.

I’ve seen those videos pop up from time to time I don’t look at them as I’m pretty sure they’re rubbish, just looking to get people to watch their stuff. Shawn I find you to be an open and honest man and that’s all that matters in life.

In a marriage things change with time... And your path is not necessarily her path anymore. Most important thing is you can still have a friendship with her and wish her happiness... your daughter will come from time to time to be with you I'm sure. You obviously have something special inside of you that pulls you to live in a more rural way. The forest and mountain life, is a dream for some, but not many. I must also mention, you are very talented at building things. My brother and I ( in our 60's now) always loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. We lived in Canada for 7 years, and have much respect for folks who actually can do this life style. For us both it's a dream come true.

Take care of yourself, Shaun. I really enjoy watching you build your life on your homestead. We know that you and your wife are good. We know you and your wife are very happy together. People make things up to get views and make money off your name. They are too lazy to come up with their own original content. So, with God's blessings, we have moved passed their false statements. Have a great week, Shaun. We love you, and we enjoy watching you work on your beautiful home. God bless you and your family.❤😂

Hello Shawn and Cali👋🏼 Looking forward to the video! Love Fall up at your cabin🍂🍁 T-minus 10 minutes🥳

As usual, another video that we all enjoy just sitting watching. Thank you for being such an honest, humble man who most of us I am sure, admire greatly.

Shawn, you have enough to do. Your life is your business, no one else’s.

Hallo lieber SHAWN - aus Germany-Thüringen wieder herzlichen Dank für diesen Beitrag. Bleibe gesund und führe uns weitere Videos bei youtube zu .

Shawn. You inspire me to do more, to be more, and to be a better man, more. God bless you, your wife and children, your friends, and all of your future endeavors. Thank you Shawn.

Shawn, with you standing at your table in your cabin at frame 36:51 could have been a painting to put on a post card!!! It was very Thomas Kincaid-ish!!! You have built a very beautiful log cabin!! And it really shines with its beauty in the snowy winter!!! Congratulations for being a proud owner of such a fine log cabin 😊!!!

Shawn your videos are awesome. It’s always a great pleasure that you are as open about pretty much and everything you have experienced, the good and bad. Keep up the good work my friend. You are an inspiration here on and for our homestead and life. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤ thank you very much!😊

Hi James, I’ve been following you since the beginning of your journey and I don’t pay attention to those negative people who try to put you and your family’s values down. Your videos got me through COVID and I look forward to seeing your videos and post’s every week . Thanks James to you and your family. May God continue to Bless you and my prayers are with y’all ❤

So looking forward to the video tonight . 👍Love to Calli.😘

Your cottage is worth a million because of the solid wood, logs you are using.

Dear Shawn. Humans can be so icky . Me and My Mom have been watching you from the lil cabin to now. We Love your style. Appreciate you and your family.

finishing the cabin might be the most satisfying part in life

Look...pass.. and don't worry about them. I am seventy years old and I praise you from experience... Trust me.👍 You don't have to justify yourself to anyone, and live your beautiful life.

Good harvest Shawn. I’d say y’all are food secure for awhile. I’m sure you have your share of uninformed naysayers. Grateful for your ability, to not let them change the direction of your lives. Much respect to you Shawn. Looking forward to seeing the next phase. Stay safe, healthy, happy, productive,& blessed.💯👍🏾😀💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

Your Cold Storage is fantastic and so well thought out…Love your channel always🥰❣️💁🏻we who love you and your family know these stories are not worth looking at….or believing🙏🏼💙💁🏻

Your craftsmanship is so inspirational. When I was a kid always wanted to do what you have accomplished. Growing up watching Dick Proekee building his cabin with no electric tools, and making things to make it simple for him

Yes Shawn it is NOT anyone's business what you do in your private life. But yet these nosy people like to lie about people they no nothing about. But God bless you and your family 🙏

No need to explain anything, Shawn. Don't take those haters into account. Most of us are here to see you actual life, we don't mind your personal life. Bless you and your family.

I love only your channel Shawn, the rest of all thes stories are complete obsolete. thank you so mutch for all of your positive inspiration .

I have been learned that a good way to store your potatoes is to dig a pit so deep that when you have filled it with potatoes nothing goes over the lowest point of your cellar floor. That will keep them fresh for a long time.

I love your basement cold storage for food. Way to go. 🎃

Good Friday Shawn & Cali🐕! 👍🌅🌄🏞️🏡

So amazing what people do! I so enjoy your weekly videos and never ever have I gotten the feel that you are having any problems with your family! Why can we not just enjoy Shawn’s build and all the fabulous nature shots!!! I live through all these nature elements since I know live in a large city!

Dear Shawn, will you please do us all the favour to block all the negative people, the people on this group is to learn and grow with your skills and knowledge, you will know if any comments are positive or negative with the meaning to hurt you, that will upset us as well and none of us need that. Thank you so much for your wisdom to share.

I enjoy your channel and say the heck with the nay sayers. We’ve all had ups a downs. It’s good to share successes and failures so that we can all learn and grow and be motivated by each other’s journey.

Mad to think the basement is underground at the cabin How far you've coms Shawn on this cabin. Its immense.

Shawn my sentiments are the same as most commentators, we know you are doing the right thing with extreme care, knowledge and superior skill sets. No one can take that away from you but yourself. Growing is learning from your personal experiences. Only a mistake that you walk away from can hurt. Keep doing you best!!

Shawn, yeah don’t fall into that category of needing to explain yrself for their benefit and give them credibility and acknowledgment, yr subscribers know better, plus it’s yr personal life. So back to the build, will you be making wooden shutters for yr windows, so yr able to close them from the inside. Shawn, it’s been a pleasure to watch you build yr sanctuary and new life on really how it should be for everyone, my father who no longer is with us you bought him calm until his passing in 2021, thank you and god bless 🙏🏼

If there was a president of the world Mr.James would be my vote.

You are so amazing! Wow to be able to read the dog and apply the right skills to enable the dog to become aware and in control of his Body .

Shawn, I have seen those videos for a couple of years--that you are divorcing, that you make multi millions, etc. I just blow them off because I know of other podcasters/vlogers that have had stuff said about them that isn't true. You don't need to explain yourself to your loyal fans. I have followed you since the beginning and I choose to remain because I believe you are authentic. Thank you for sharing all of your great journey! Many blessings to you and your family!

Greetings from Puerto Rico. Love and enjoy your channel.

Bjr de France. Je ne parle pas du tout anglais, mais j'ai cru comprendre à travers les commentaires qui sont traduits que des mauvaises personnes cherchent à vous nuire. Tous les KZfaqurs subissent ce genre d'attaques. N'en tenez pas compte. Je vous suis depuis longtemps et je me régale toujours autant. Pechez et chassez vous encore avec vos amis ? Nous ne les voyons plus beaucoup. Bonne continuation. Bisous de France.

Shawn, I’m not interested in watching other peoples videos about your private life or relationships. I’m just here to enjoy your amazing journey & I’m very grateful you share it with us.

Dear Shawn James I fallow you since 22/04/2013 and I like to see your skills on agriculture, construction and your explanation about few and simple things. You don’t have to explain nothing about your personal family you show us one hour a week of your life in forest and I think is sufficient, this is my opinion. The others that say meaningless words about your life don't listen to them I am from Europe I live in Portugal and to me is funny because we do not have such a climate like that with winter full of snow. I leave in a country of sunshine. So it is a pleasure to see how you do to survive in that condition. You must work and collect in summer to live in winter. So you are organized and there are things you have to do if not is gone and winter is coming. Please continue to make your videos lots of people enjoy them. Have a good Saturday in your beautiful house. 😊

Great to see how your cabin and everything has progressed in the past couple of years i really like the area where you are at it has very beautiful scenery there and Thanks for your videos.🇨🇦🙏

Most if not all of my hero's are dead. I am proud to say, at least we still have you, truly an inspiration. Thank you!

Shawn. Don't listen to the haters, they are NOT worth a view. I will follow you for what every you do, it nice to see how far you have come. I'm 55 myself and i'm still learning new stuff :)

You owe zero explanations to anyone. Ignore those who lie about you. Ignore those who demand explanations about those lies. Keep doing what you enjoy, and those of us watching are blessed to be allowed a little peek into your life. You're an inspiration to many. You keep filming and uploading, I'll keep watching and planning for myself and my family.

Shawn, haters are going to hate. I hope you do get rich following your passion. You have provided me with countless hours of education and entertainment. Keep doing what you're doing. It works.