And you left him there in the camp! What a gentle yet powerful video! Meditative and spiritual. Whew!! And no verbal words for us...yet lots was said. Thank you. David

Brilliant I love it👍🏼 what a great way to spend some time in the woods. Thanks for sharing. All the best, Johnny

It's fun going back and seeing some of your older videos. This one's a keeper!

You're videos have been an inspiration to me for years now Doug. This is another one that makes me forget my cynicism and tiredness and just smile. Thank you for that, it really is an inspiration not only in spirit but in video making seriously. (And this message will self destruct, I'm never this nice you never saw that!)

Great video Doug! I loved watching this one with a cup of coffee in hand, early morning pre work prep.

Doug. I just started watching your vids. They’re great. Really like the combination of being out in nature, bushcraft, knives and tools, utensils, etc. please keep them coming. Oh forgot the carvings. They’re awesome. Do more carving!

Exceptional craftsmanship with the twang of bushcraft and lovely wildlife. I am always floored by your videos man. Keep the faith. You have some loyal followers!

What a combination! Carving in nature, with fire in background... Thank you for that and I wish you all the best.

I enjoyed this video very much. Sycamore seemed very easy when watching you. You are so talented, Doug. Thanks for the lovely walk in the woods, a nice little fire, and a cup of coffee. Loved it!.. Merry Ann from Minnesota

Such a deeply moving video,definitely one my favourite all time you tube videos,How humans should live,outstanding Doug ❤️

Outstanding Doug! I really enjoy your videos. Well done!

Very cool and relaxing! Love the video, thanks Doug!

Wow! Made me smile...been enjoying all of your vids. Thanks

Brings a big smile to my face, watching you create your lil guys. Thanks Doug from a recent subscriber from the UK. I'm going to have go at making my own little guy if my arthritis in my hands allows.

Doug This has to be the BEST video ever. Thanks so much for taking the time to put it together. My husband and I watch it at least once a day. Love the dear was probably coming to see Sam, but he had company.

What a great video. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks, Doug.

Doug this is the one that did it for me. 6 years later it's still magic. Thanks for everything.

Love that you leave him in his forest . Sycamore Sam looks a bit like an older version of Doug Linker, lol. Beautiful video , Doug . Even the deer came to visit and see you at your craft . Be well and prosper .

Hi Doug, I'm hooked been watching in lockdown for nearly 3 weeks. I'm having a go with bits of wood I've collected while walking the dog and knives I've found around the house. I've done 3 carvings up to now, can't wait to get out into the real world to pick up a couple of knives and some basswood. You are now a mentor, so keep up the good work. Thanks John

My husband and I are new to carving and we have the carving bug partly because of you! Thank you for sharing your craft and being in the outdoors is a plus. I want to go camping now!

Loved the silent convo you two had at the end. Great vid

wow! loved it. you make it look so easy. and the conversation between u two was awesome. keep em comn

What a great video so relaxing love the final out come and the little chat.

How relaxing that must be. Great video and loved the carving!

I recently subscribed and have been making my way through your videos .I really enjoy your style and variety. Thanks for sharing ! I grew up in southern Ontario .

Doug, you're probably tired of all my comments on your videos... I've probably watched 90% of them so far. You've been a great inspiration to this artist here in Connecticut. It's been a rough year for me but your videos have helped me cope and "keep on paddling" forward. Thank you and keep them coming please!

Awesome stuff..loved watching Sam come to life. Thanks for letting us be a part of this introduction. Take care!!

Came back and watched again great relaxing video. Thanks. 🙏

Mate.... you totally inspired me into action, at 66 I am going to take up whittling and carving thanks so much from Australia ...Keep the lessons coming

Wow. This genuinely brought a smile to my face. That's a fine skill and art you have. Joe put me on to your channel. Really enjoyed the Algonquin backpacking vids and looking forward to watching the rest of them. It's great to see in this day and age, Sam being created by hand. Really appreciate it. Cheers from Scotland.

Really great videos Doug. I have just started watching your videos and they are really great. As I am also a woodcarver and like hiking. Keep up the good work.

Your video are awesome the carving the bushcraft the canoe trips glade I found your channel thanks

Great video, glad you are doing more videos like this. You have a great eye for carving, your figures are fantastic. Your videos are very relaxing and entertaining at the same time

Love all your videos!

Awesome... Sam is awaiting for your return. Put together very well

I can't stop watching this video. it's so peaceful and relaxing. I really want to get into carving more then just whittling. I'd pay some serious money for a carving with Doug class!

This is one of the coolest videos on KZfaq. Even bambi was floored. nice job Doug.

Very nice video and the oatmeal looked good too. Loved it!

Very relaxing video! Thanks!

Wonderful. Very relaxing to watch. Clearly a nice way to time out in the woods.

great video Doug, it's good to see a fellow woodsmen enjoy time out side.

Very sweet. Almost makes me feel I've had a little daytrip to the woods myself.

Love how quiet you are and tender with all the critters.

That was sooooo cool brother!!! Loved the video and Sycamore Sam is one cool dude! :) Thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent!

Love it Doug!

Great way to solidify the character at the end. This is how real movies are made. Thanks, just subscribed.

Haha!!! Awesome video! My favorite part was when the deer showed up and left. And the end! Good sense of humor 👍

Shared this to G+ and FB! I had no idea you carved this!! I was going to ask in the one vid I watched with you and Joe where you bought them but I should have known!! AMAZING WORK!

Great video.....Great time spent with you and your friend in the outside...thanks for sharing.

Shared on fb. What an excellent video. Makes me want to have a cup of coffee with Sam :).

Doug, great video! You got me into carving little dudes. I'm in love with your hillbillies and tonight I did your oddie tribute to Mike Shipley. It was my 2nd carving of yours, the first was a bear I got from a branch in California on a trip with the family. Not sure what type of tree it was but followed your steps and the wood was really hard so it made it tough. Thanks again for your videos and keep up the carving vids. Dean

Very nice little fellow!! Having some quite time. Around Seattle out!

I always come back to this video can't get enough.

Charming video. Love it. Hope you and Sam have many more adventures together :-)

Sycamore Sam couldn't get a better birth day. What a great video and awesome carving skills. Would like to have heard what you two talked about in the end. :) I really enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.

Your very best video by far!

Love your videos Doug. I'm thinking of taking up carving and been watching various carvers on KZfaq , I find yours the most enjoyable, you certainly are very talented,, p.s reckon you look like a bearded Fonzie from happy days.☺️ . thanks for posting, keep up the good work.

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

Doug brilliant mate 👌🏻

Love your stuff. you inspire me, i have started whittling because of you, hope to get as good as you too. God bless you my friend

Very nice to see this video! You really have carving skills. A cute little guy was born there in the woods. I do a kind of same thing, and it is really relaxing and fun. Right now I am working on an outdoor preist. I will put out a video later, showing how I make him. Atb Tove in Norway - we follow you after this video.

Watching this video is very relaxing. Especially the carving part.

Thx for this moment of peace...

Great job on the video and lil wood guy!

Great video. You make it look easy. Thanks

Super cool. Love the cup clink!

Really cool carving! I definitely have to try this.

I'm just getting into wood carving. What an awesome video. I like that little huy

Thanks for this video. Very peaceful. Life is too short but stuff like this reminds me to stop and be thankful I'm alive.

Great job, really enjoy your videos

You are inspirational, thank you. Carved my firest gnome last week to your video. I love it so much. The peace gnome.

Thanks for sharing man. Nice video.

Great vid and great carving. Thanks!!

I think this is my favorite carving video.

amazing... idk what els to say love the video, and you have a special talent my friend great work.

Great video Doug

Great video as always Doug, I've carved some spoons, bowls and kuksa's but ive never tried anything like this before. Think im gonna have a go at carving a Poplar Pete when i get the chance, looks like fun.

that is just so awsome you've got great woodworking skills respect! love the video too humor and serious at the same time great job

Awesome video :)! Hi from Norway.

Brilliant! A great 13.46 seconds of peace.

My best video ever 😊.. nice Doug

Truly wonderful, Thank You!

Lovely video. fun too. more like this please.❤

this is my fourth time watching 😀 possibly one of the best videos iv seen on KZfaq 😀

great vid; loved it

0Very nice, there isn't much better than getting out in the woods. The smells the sounds and wildlife. Then to find a new friend, cool. Thanks for the video.

Hey, Doug. First of all, love your videos. Second, would you ever consider doing a video talking through what you carry in your backpack for outings like this one? I would be interested in seeing that.

Another beautiful peace of carving, he looks a little bit like you there

Loved the video

Great video! Cool little friend,can't have too many friends. Thanks

What a easy life and great job have a wonderful day

Great great video thank you!!

still one of the best videos on youtube.

Really nice day for craving.You are a special Man!Ireally like your style of being..living I'have bought a knife and some stuff because you've inspired me..I love to make something nice no matter what..I'll watching your video's.thanks for sharing and don't stop for what you're doing!!!!!

All your carvings come to life

Sei strepitoso mi stai trasmettendo la voglia di iniziare a provare questa arte grazie alle tue preziose immagini grazie!

Brilliant I can’t wait for my tools to arrive

Cheers Doug, Cheers Sam. Hey Doug don't leave me behind!

Wow that is so cool, the carving is amazing :) Well done and thumbs up :)