My Wife & Daughter Split Firewood
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5 жыл бұрын#bushcraft #fire #survival
I teach my wife and daughter how to split firewood and I explain how difficult and important fire making can be to anyone practicing bushcraft and survival skills.
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@jcsrst 5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha! That is the most you've showed your family. You have a beautiful wife and daughter. Your wife is very funny at the end. As a long time viewer of both your channels, I appreciate you sharing this.
@judielee2362 5 жыл бұрын
pretty sure that was his daughter at the end.
@echopiece79 5 жыл бұрын
judith fuetterer Well the title says my wife and daughter... and the gal at the end was definitely not the same person chopping wood first.
@echopiece79 5 жыл бұрын
jcsrst I agree... this was great!
@ShawnJames1 5 жыл бұрын
It was my wife messing around at the end
@cmrpeach3470 5 жыл бұрын
Sooo beautiful. Your daughter is the spitting image of her mom
@catspaw3815 5 жыл бұрын
LOL, @ 7:49 Shawn sets the log for his daughter, then RUNS FOR HIS LIFE! Beautiful family Shawn, thanks for sharing
@normabenavidez2138 5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Shawn James, beautiful Family. Nice family time!
@hvezdoslav8992 4 жыл бұрын
But they are pretty lame dont even know to cut woods. My sister cutted woods normally
@piedpiper7051 5 жыл бұрын
Your two daughters are beautiful young ladies! How lucky they are to have you as their role model. They will choose wisely their future partner because of the effort you and Mrs James have provided them. A wonderful family to watch.
@karenm7993 4 жыл бұрын
Judge Steve ..yes a useless father not emotionally or financially taking care of the kids he made because he's out screwing everything in sight and making kids with many other women and then this results in single mothers..yup hero single moms...
@maxnme2001 5 жыл бұрын
You sure do have a beautiful family. Your daughter is a beauty, that's for sure! I think it's great that you're taking the time and using your knowledge to teach your daughter the right way to handle an axe to cut wood. She's full of smiles, so she must like it.....You're a great Dad Mr. James!!
@hermit6208 5 жыл бұрын
When your young lady said "Oh" in surprise at a successful swing, too cute. Thanks for sharing.
@joanneforrest1830 5 жыл бұрын
So lovely to see your family involved and in the video. Beautiful ladies. 🌲❄️🍁
@davidlingelbach9887 5 жыл бұрын
It was nice seeing your daughter learning how to split wood you are pretty patient with her
@mapleleaf0 5 жыл бұрын
His wife did great too :) (They almost look like the same young person the whole time!)
@TViper2369 5 жыл бұрын
To be honest I'm not 100% sure which is the daughter and which is the wife. You know what they say about assumptions.
@cynrok 4 жыл бұрын
@@mapleleaf0 yes doesn't help that they are wearing the same coat
@viadharmawheel 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, be nice and patient. Its the journey not the destination...
@virginiareid5336 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Many people do not realize this is a skill everyone needs to know, not only young males. I learned from my Dad, which was great because I wound up having a wood fireplace insert in my home for many years. It was so nice to see the smiles on your daughters faces when the axe struck true.
@freedomrider30 5 жыл бұрын
Big smile!!! Very cooL! 👍👍👍
@AdirondackAmerican 5 жыл бұрын
I taught my son last year to split wood. And this year moved him to the smaller and more dangerous hatchet. Good to teach the kids basic skills and how to do it safely. Thanks for sharing Shawn! Always brightens my day to see a video posted by you.
@joeyhardin1288 5 жыл бұрын
Great job, being a patient dad/teacher.
@johnikeda918 5 жыл бұрын
regarding body mechanics of chopping firewood; an experienced old guy who had spent many years in the bush camp cutting pulp wood, shared his knowledge of selecting the proper length of axe for maximum control and leverage; the optimum axe length for the individual should be measured from the crotch to the ground. i have tried various lengths of axe handle and found this wisdom to be true.
@brucewayne2984 5 жыл бұрын
I taught my wife to split firewood and her family thought that I was being mean to her. Well, she ended up loving it and she was awesome at it. I remember the look on her face when she split her first piece really well, it looked just like your daughters face, one of delighted accomplishment! Good job Sean!!
@randycrews3432 5 жыл бұрын
Fire Good!!! Splitting wood is one of my favorite simple pleasures! "good prep is the key to any successful enterprise"
@jackpoirier5023 5 жыл бұрын
Let the tool do the work. My dad taught me that. And I've passed it on to my 3 girls. Shawn, we're lucky guys.
@ADSC2006 5 жыл бұрын
Nothing better then spending time with family teaching them a useful skill.
@redhauscreator146 5 жыл бұрын
There's nothing better than good quality family time. It gives parents an opportunity to teach their children, which never stops.
@Lori_M 5 жыл бұрын
Your family is strikingly gorgeous, Shawn. I'm so glad your wife and daughter seem to be getting more comfortable about being in your videos! I'd love to see them more often!
@jasonivany9243 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a 12 year old daughter and try to teach her everything I have been taught and learned over the years. These skills in my opinion should be taught to everyone.
@pacojone9948 5 жыл бұрын
A dads top responsibility is to always teach the family. Great job Shawn.
@azaleaalt9351 3 жыл бұрын
Way cool..Good daddy teaching your daughter outdoors skills. Lots of woman and girls out in the world that aren't so lucky to grow up with a daddy or father figure. So seeing that made me smile.
@hillbillyvilly7522 5 жыл бұрын
Great smiles at the end splitting wood! I love it when my family is part of the work I have to do and it was nice to see yours being part of your work. Thanks again Shawn.
@kristenzerbst4108 5 жыл бұрын
Pot holders. Lol I went straight to thinking a crocheted pot holders, lol oh boy. I need to put the needle down and get outside. Lol xoxo
@montoyanathan60 5 жыл бұрын
What in the world are you talking about lol
@janicef1280 4 жыл бұрын
So did I. Cause I was thinking of making some for the handles on my cast iron skillets. 😂
@SimplyBeautiful516 4 жыл бұрын
Kristen Zerbst Haha!! Same here!! 🤦♀️
@janebitner3266 4 жыл бұрын
Haha me too! I enjoy knitting while watching this channel so I think it’s just where our heads are at 😃
@gusviera3905 5 жыл бұрын
A family that chops wood together... Thanks for sharing, Shawn.
4 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful! I love to see a father take time to teach an important skill in a calm, patient way.
@homeschoolgranny7343 5 жыл бұрын
Love the lesson with your daughter. She’s adorable, from a Granny’s point of view. Thanks for sharing.
@davethebeau1365 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, I have been guilty of this many times... trying to “hurry up the process” with the fire and ending up taking longer than it should. I love to hear your perspective on these skills. There is no substitute for years of experience to show you what is important. Great to see your teaching and interaction. Looks like a beautiful day with your family! Thanks for sharing a bit of it with us.
@jrh4lo 5 жыл бұрын
So awesome to see the family participating.
@ernamay 5 жыл бұрын
That is a joy to have dad teach his daughter.
@carmineiadeluca935 5 жыл бұрын
Shawn & Cali, God bless your family.
@mikefedele4521 5 жыл бұрын
This video was great! 👍 I love watching the transfer of knowledge. I am sure people think it is silly but where I am from you can never learn too much. Some of my fondest memories were life lessons that I though I would never need. Glad that your kin is open minded enough to try/learn. Great video.
@DJ-jz9lv 5 жыл бұрын
Always good to hear the tips you have. Sometimes you think something is so easy until you try.
@restoreallthings1806 5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the gals enjoying and learning the process of fire-wood prep.
@ElectricScot 5 жыл бұрын
Well great to see some of the family getting involved. Keep it up!!!
@ermis33 5 жыл бұрын
Been watching for 2 years - new favorite video. Love the family time!
@bheineez 5 жыл бұрын
I agree with your comments on fire and fire prep.. great to see you teaching. Great video
@the.magnus 4 жыл бұрын
For amateurs like myself it was invaluable footage watching you talk your daughter and wife through the correct technique. Ty sir
@IsthatSew 5 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed seeing your wife and daughter there more than the Survival Tip. Nice family.
@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the lessons. I hope both your wife and daughter keep up the interest in learning safety in chopping firewood and help you, and themselves in the future.
@TheCathydunn 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see your wife and daughter with you. Family is everything!
@drptripp 5 жыл бұрын
its important for everyone to understand how to cut wood at the cabin. You have a beautiful family. You keep making memories and I'll keep watching
@MrSenset 5 жыл бұрын
You have a wonderful family and thanks for the fire making tips.
@trailtechs9592 5 жыл бұрын
I'm not even that well practiced in fire making and I still act like I know what I'm doing some times. Good advice to not be casual about building fires. You dont always have a roll of news paper or can of gas to bail you out from a lack of prep. Also good to show your family the safe way of chopping. You are gonna have to pass some chores off at times with all those different fires places. At least they will be doing it safely. Thanks for the upload. Keep up the great work.
@suzannetodaro5494 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Shawn and family. It was so great to see you passing on your knowledge to your wife and daughter they looked really keen to be part of this side of your world. You are truly blessed as you have all that you could want or need in life, with the love and support of your family and the Canadian wilderness in your backyard. Thank you for the content on both channels.
@noneofbizorjuliejt6466 5 жыл бұрын
That was cool to see how patient you were with your daughter teaching her very cool loved watching that
@terrymclain819 5 жыл бұрын
Priceless! Those times are golden. :-) Thanks for sharing.
@billthemailman9195 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sir! Great info! Beautiful Family!
@YlvaBjarnson 5 жыл бұрын
What may seem like such a trivial moment in time with your daughter is something that she's going to remember for the rest of her life. Daddy-daughter time. Thank you for sharing
@scottrodman5053 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you got some family time always wonderful !!!!!! thanks again for letting us see your life
@greywolfwalking6359 5 жыл бұрын
Good job Dad! Teach ' em young and the skills will last a lifetime! Great family time n sharing.. Thanks for sharing! Good tip on fire skills too... Thanks! ATB👍🌴😎🌴👍!
@lindabaldwin6716 5 жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful family. Great times together.
@dhaseloff555 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see Family getting involved, They are an important part of your Life. I enjoy your Vids.
@soulagavou2525 5 жыл бұрын
Εχετε πολύ όμορφη οικογένεια και μας αρέσει να σας βλέπουμε μαζί.Η κόρη σας είναι καλή μαθήτρια.Να σας έχει ο Θεός όλους καλά. Βλέπω όλα τα βίντεο σας.Σας χαιρετώ από Ελλάδα.
@leannemayer5447 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful family. Thank you for sharing
@fogwarning101 5 жыл бұрын
Good Morning - it was nice including your family. Enjoyed this video. Have a great day.
@COPPERMOUNTAINCOINS. 5 жыл бұрын
You are the ultimate preper you got the ultimate tool a wife and daughter that actually help with outdoor chores, great video thanks .
@irishcherokee8884 5 жыл бұрын
So nice to see your family Shawn.
@DiggsNWT 5 жыл бұрын
Great advice I will be sure to pass down! Wonderful for you to share your family time. I definitely feel more "connected" to Shawn James. Thanks.
@sheliahansen53 5 жыл бұрын
The only time I saw you smile was when your family visited. They definitely make you a happier man. Lovely family indeed.
@joaquimjesusjesus6957 5 жыл бұрын
It's so good, to see you and the family, doing wat you are doing. God bless you and your family. Regards from Joaquim in Portugal. Keep in touch.
@loganreay 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love to see your family up there. That is what it is all about. Glad they find joy in spending time with you up at the cabin. Thanks for sharing.
@jamesbockenstette4332 5 жыл бұрын
Cali is amazing. She is very endearing. Great video. Thanks for posting
@BIGBUBBADIESEL 5 жыл бұрын
LOL We have 3 daughters...but someone has to figure out how to get a cell phone to split wood for them, or it likely won't happen. If they DID split wood, it would only be to post it on instagram. I sigh a lot.
@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip 5 жыл бұрын
Ken! I can totally relate, lol. My wife has said to me many times " honey take a picture of me holding the axe so I can post it on Instagram" lol.
@Xmarduk 5 жыл бұрын
There’s an app for that. 😝
@BlueGamerDude 5 жыл бұрын
then you failed as a parent :P
@T1mbrW0lf 5 жыл бұрын
@@BlueGamerDude Cut him some slack - he's likely been outnumbered 4 to 1 most of the time . . . ;)
@flyjarrett 5 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard at this post. I’m nominating it for comment of the year.
@alexkasacous 5 жыл бұрын
The Cali hug was perfect. I alway tryst a dog's judgement and she thinks your a little better than OK.
@chrisis9030 5 жыл бұрын
Every single dog likes me, but I don't like dogs.
@nirvana613 5 жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful family Shawn, much love and the best of health to all of you !
@susanweekley6152 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Safety lessons appreciated !
@yvonnekoedood4611 5 жыл бұрын
yes young lady this is working with the aks, thanks Shawn for sharing the learning progress
@StefOutside 5 жыл бұрын
Oh man, your firemaking talk is right on point haha. Almost every time I go out, I just get so dang excited and throw everything right in the fire off the bat... Inevitably it gets choked and goes out, I spend 10 minutes blowing on the thing and then break it all down and do it properly haha. After a long day on the canoe, I'm just itching to eat a nice hot meal and my patience just gets thrown right out the window lol. You're right, stuff like that takes time and it's worth it to practice doing it properly and skillfully. By the way, it's cool that you get your daughter up there to practice some outdoor skills. My family was never the outdoor type, so I was never shown how to do things properly... Heck, they barely got me out into the wilderness. I'm lucky to have a great friend that brought me into the Canadian backcountry and showed me some useful skills, priming me to the outdoor lifestyle. I have a whole lot more to learn, but I'm slowly learning and it's great! Especially with the internet at my disposal, it's great to have such a wealth of knowledge out there to learn from. Anyway, cheers man! I can't wait for the canoe season to open up... Gonna grab my Swift boat from the store in Gravenhurst and head up north ASAP!
@cabinlife2347 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Stef.. agreed, the more one gets 'out there' and gains experience, often through trial and error, you become more thoughtful about each task, as you learn the skills and nuances and details of whatever it is you are attempting to do after a few 'tests' .... it gets easier as time goes on, with the right actions. cheers.
@kimberlee2469 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful family. You must be so proud of what you have accomplished. Your daughter will never forget these moments!
@Jut3333 5 жыл бұрын
Yes!!. We finally get to see your family. You can get to know a person by how they act with there family. I like seeing you show your woman essential skill at the cabin. Thanks for sharing and hope to see the whole family more often.
@robint7349 5 жыл бұрын
Good teacher, I learned something, safety in chopping. There is a skill involved. Thanks.
@Jerryshipping12 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I like the content about the Bushcraft skills and where you were interacting with your family. Keep em coming
@Sonnenschein-nv6xy 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Shawn, I appreciate to see your smart and congenial daughter, your nice wife and cuddly Cali ! Thank you very much to your family! Greetings from Germany from a woman, who has never tried to split firewood at all.
@hildamorrison2003 5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you teaching your daughters to chop wood, never know when they may need to do that. Today April 2, we've had snow, rain & now enjoying sunshine up north. Glad to see the girls spending time & learning from you. Have a great week!
@greybeard804 5 жыл бұрын
I went and lived a year off grid. I came to be able to build a fire in a downpour. Amazing what you can do when you're hungry and want to cook dinner..
@riverrat1149 5 жыл бұрын
I did too. For a few years.Overrated.LOLMoved back to town and bought a house with a wood stove tore it out and installed a Diakon heat pump. The old wood stove sits right next to the pump as a reminder.The grass is always greener on the other side.
@greybeard804 5 жыл бұрын
@@riverrat1149 It was overrated.... I loved it, but I also like heat at the turn of a dial... God I hate cold!!!
@ChuckHaney 5 жыл бұрын
I wondered how long it would take before the mysterious Mrs. James would finally be seen and heard in a video instead of being hidden behind a coffee mug or some other prop. :) I'm hoping you are ready to spend some time studying the guitar. I've just written my first book, a study method on a guitar subject, and will be sending you one in about a week. Keep up the good work!
@lucylu7389 5 жыл бұрын
The best lesson in cutting firewood I've seen. Thank you, Mr. James.
@erichkung469 5 жыл бұрын
Cali is in need of love. maybe she is worried and a bit jealous about the double visit .. Shawn, you lovingly comforted and cuddled Cali. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your entertaining work. Best regards. Erich
@wdinarte 5 жыл бұрын
God bless you family buddy, great video as always.
@edowlut2004 5 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see you and your family up at the cabin which weather wise looks like a beautiful day
@BigPowerAL 5 жыл бұрын
That’s a great lesson for your daughter. Taught my daughters how to work on their cars and had them help me fix things around the house. Now that they are in their 20’s they are using all that knowledge to save money and time!
@dennisrichmond9874 5 жыл бұрын
It's nice seeing the family involved in homestead !
@supamat 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic woodsman lady 👍
@mapleleaf0 5 жыл бұрын
Ladies (both daughter and wife did great, right?!)
@MrJighead75 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Finally get to see some humour in your videos. It doesnt happen much.
@angiestoner8415 5 жыл бұрын
Shawn, You have a nice family and I thank you for showing them! It is nice that you have included them for us to at least get to see them! Thanks.. Jack
@EKEACRES 4 жыл бұрын
Educating others through experience is priceless. It's always good to teach & pass on the knowledge you gained throughout the years. Great job.
@jamiecrabtree3712 5 жыл бұрын
All freaking right !!!!! You do it girl. Give her a break......she's under stress. I'm not sure if it's her first time cutting fire wood, but she's doing GREAT !!!!! I loved it ! Paddy & I are mighty impressed with her. Definitely want to see more. Next......your wife cutting fire wood. LOL Thanks for the kind of candid video, Shawn. Your daughter is beautiful. Jamie & Paddy Crabtree-Messenger...........Tennessee Big hug to Cali
@mapleleaf0 5 жыл бұрын
I can understand your thinking we were just seeing his one daughter the whole time because both women are so pretty and young looking, but I do believe that was his daughter at first and his wife finished the video.
@murraywestenskow2896 5 жыл бұрын
The decency of the comments is reflecting what kind of man Shawn is. Lot's of respect here, and I wish it was this way everywhere. This place is special.
@lisawhite2512 5 жыл бұрын
Finally we get to see your beautiful family. Thank you!
@mikedeclerck1421 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Important ingredients to survival cannot be stated and taught enough. I am glad that you are getting your family involved. Since you are committed to a long term life in the wilderness with your wife, REALLY important that she develops the skills now. As most of us who are subscribers have mentioned in the past, should anything happens to you that incapacitates you while out in the wild with your family, they will need those skills for survival. I like this second channel so that you can share your considerable skills and knowledge. Keep up the good work, and give Cali a BIG HUG from Mike & Ronnie.
@sandraloes6707 5 жыл бұрын
Lição familiar! Hoje um dia muito bonito em logística Cabin e apesar de estar nevado o dia está muito despejado para que a família acompanhe James e Cali. James ensina sua filha como deve usar o machado para cortar a lenha e parece que ela já sabe a técnica muito bem e várias vezes vai praticando com instruções de seu querido pai que para ele é muito fácil já que essa é uma de suas tarefas diárias. A filha de James se diverte por alguns minutos porém como todo adolescente essa não deve ser sua atividade preferida diante de tantas coisas mais interessantes pra explorar em Long Cabin. Melhor é que James continue fazendo os cortes de lenha. Todo aprendizado é importante ainda que não utilize nunca. Cali como sempre adorando o seu dono e ele escuta e observa com atenção a todos seus movimentos. A lenha já cortada pelo experto da família já está preparada para ser utilizada.
@douglasscott5003 5 жыл бұрын
#1 skill for survival is building a shelter. You can survive 30 days without food, 3 days without water, 3 hours without shelter.Preparing all you need for a fire is essential before starting it. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Keep your paddle in the water.
@glbwoodsbum2567 5 жыл бұрын
You are very correct. Food will be the last thing someone needs in a survival situation.
@matimilstein 5 жыл бұрын
My wife and I loved this video with your wife and daughter. It was a great and endearing way to teach us all a new skill. Thanks! Looking forward to more of these videos!
@reginawojtan8633 5 жыл бұрын
Beatiful family .Thank you kindly for all your advices
@poe5418 5 жыл бұрын
10 points each to the 2 learners for learning! I so want to chop wood at the cabin now. And light fires.
@adamaj74 5 жыл бұрын
Only 10 points?
@poe5418 5 жыл бұрын
@@adamaj74 Out of 10
@jamesbentonticer4706 5 жыл бұрын
Look at Shawn with his gloves on. Meanwhile his daughter is swinging that axe like a savage bare handed!
@pumptruckjim 5 жыл бұрын
How true, I've screwed up many fires because i was in a rush and didn't have enough middle size pieces of wood. Nice to see you explaining what your doing to us and your family. Thanks for making a dreary sunday morning a little sunnier.
@2countries1god 3 жыл бұрын
I stumbled into your My Self Reliance page several months ago, and I have been completely captivated by it. I thought I had good skills until I saw some of the things you do. I grew up doing much of what you are doing in your videos on both channels, and yet I am always seeing something different or a different (sometimes more efficient) way of doing things, and other times I learn something completely new. You have inspired me and challenged me. I have a lot of respect for you.
@loushark6722 5 жыл бұрын
Lol it looks so simple when you do it, who knew it was so complex! I'd probably chop my own foot off! 😝
@Jimwill01 5 жыл бұрын
Many people have. Or at least cut their leg anywhere from minor to major injuries. An axe, like many tools, is dangerous if not handled properly.
@mattdaniel9972 5 жыл бұрын
when this place is all done your girls do need to know how to chop wood id say give them gloves but it is nice to finally meet them
@PatBot 5 жыл бұрын
Good to see the family getting lessons Shawn, and you got all your wood chopped for you!!
@janebitner3266 4 жыл бұрын
I love this video. I have learned so much from my husband about camping and being outdoors and love to see him teaching our children as well. Great job ladies!
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