Shawn I am a 61 yo retired nurse with osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. I can’t move around much and have chronic pain and depression. Your beautiful videos, Cali, the sounds of nature and to see your dreams come true through all your hard work help me get through some of the darkest depression. Thank you for so much.
Dear Ann; I'm also older with osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. Hang in, may God bless you. I'm going in for knee surgery this morning, praying it will help me to walk normal again. 🙏🌺🌷
Ann, I suffer from a rare chronic illness and osteoarthritis too. It's very hard for me to get around many days. I'm 71. I watch Shawn to relax and see way of life I dream of. Hes such a wonderful person. And his dog is my dream dog
May God bless you all, gave support and comfort. Sometimes I catching myself asking to God: "Why lord so many good people fight so hard in their lives and when becomes the time to rest and really enjoy what you creat for us, these people suffer of so many fisical problems or (in the case of MY country Brazil) may still working, because the social money it's so low wich then barely can buy the medicines. Imagine spending money in travels or taking a home im more secured and beautiful places. It's simply out of question! Maybe one day, our land treat our elders with the right respect then deserve.
Cali...always wagging and living a good happy life. Someone told me once, “You can judge the character of any man by how he treats his animals”. I firmly believe that. Cheers mate! 🍻
Some times humans are treated like hell and ,animals treated like pure gold. So you can't tell a man or woman by the character of their soul , on how good they takes cares of his or her animals
Great for all meals, sleeping, and relaxing! I would have a porch swing! I love how you cook, build, film and play, all you do! Not a word but yet so satisfying! Love your channels!
These videos are great! Very inspiring. Not many people can work hard all day on there cabin, and at the same time cook a gourmet meal! These should be the educational videos kids watch at school.
@@dittychaser1525 gosh I hope not. I'm in trouble then. Love this channel. I want to watch all day but then I will run out of videos of this wonder man.
Holy cow man, I watched you in the beginning and I can’t believe how awesome the cabin turned out!! I rememebr waiting everyday for an upload of you building this cabin by yourself. Man, even the old Pioneers had a wife and kids to help build but you did it all by yourself. That is a certain level of manhood that I must obtain. I have craved this life for many years but it doesn’t happen overnight. You’ set a good example for all mankind and thank you for all the hard work that you’ve invested into this self reliance channel.
Yes I’ve been watching for quite some time as well. What an awesome example of being self reliant! My husband and I live in southern NH. Soon to move to northern NH up in the White Mountains in the middle of nowhere. We can’t wait! This is the kind of life we crave. Thank you so much for this channel! God bless!
Yes, and it´s not only practical but beautiful too, impressive work, I admire good handcraft. I got addicted to those videos, it´s so relaxing for eyes and ears, great edited, and big thank you to the author for not putting a lot of music, it´s so fantastic to hear all the natural sounds. I would love to do the same, move into woods for some time....but maybe i should start with making a wooden spoon, before I sell all my stuff in town
This RUclips channel is not political , have been watching for three years I love watching him building his homestead, working on his land and playing with Cali his dog fishing and cooking.Ps better then watching TV!!
I love the way he lives his life. I'd like nothing more than to leave everything behind and live off the grid. It may be a hard life to live but rewarding at the same time.
I love my Fridays especially @ the cabin! After working all week this makes it all go away! Love the birds in the forest & watching Shawn build with Cali playing! 🐾😊
A man that can cook can can can harvest and I bet he can mechanic, this man is a gold mine to his family and friends and loves his dogs and a bird in the hand goes to show you even the wild animals love him.
Needless to say I am hooked on your videos and the way you don't let anything stop you from working . And Cali, I wait to see how much she loves you and just knows what to do. 🤩💕💕
Even when this man makes coffee, it seems an episode of sublime existence. Over the past yr I've been literally transfixed by your videos and even though at my age, I can't exactly do what you've done, I know change needs to happen and I am preparing to do that now. Thank you...
Mr. James, Cali is a fine example of mans best friend. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with her. The work that you do on the cabin and the lifestyle that you live is amazing and I'm glad that I get to share in it.
I swear every time you cook something my mouth starts watering. Every. Single. Time. I have to pause the video and make at least a snack; although it always tastes quite boring in comparison to your culinary efforts!! Keep up the great work Shawn. Love from Australia xoxo
I know what you mean. I've learned it's best for me to take a moment to prepare something to eat before I hit the play button because whether I feel like it or not I'm going to get hungry sometime along the way.
@@joeyb8727 normally I'd agree with you and there's no doubt Shawn works hard. But here I am lounging on my couch in quarantine with zero excuses not to perform some minor culinary miracle of my own. I'd feel ashamed but I enjoy the content too much!!!
Thank you Shawn, I've never had so much fun watching someone else work. Your skills, your tools and the way you attack each project inspires me to do more. I'm tempted, you are indeed a very capable man and an inspiration; I hope to young and old!
I cant help it but every time I see Cali behind some bushes watching I laugh my head off. So much work for one person it's a good thing you like being alone it gives you lots of time to think in all that fresh air..
Thank you Shawn James for sharing your experience with us. I remember working for a prominent barn builder company and that smell of fresh cut wood in the cool morning air and the birds chirping as you started your daily building experience and there was nothing like it. Slept like a baby every night and ate hardy. I miss that kind of work. Work is good
So so good.♥️ I enjoyed this one so much. How satisfying to be almost done with the screened-in porch!! Yummiest-looking sandwiches I have ever seen!😛 And Cali💋....Doesnt she just adore that big pond. I love it! 🐾
what a skillful man; not only knows hot to build log cabins and every bit of carpentry but knows how to cook. killer combination of skills. no wonder what he's building is work of art and love.
So enjoy watching you work. I remember when I added my porch, loved it. Ten years I added screens. 5 years later added marine vinyl so it would extend the fall. 5 years later added a fireplace. Last year I insulated and now I can sit year round with my coffee. I’m glad I was eating breakfast when I watched your video. Well done, love Cali❤️🐾
Howdy Shawn! I have followed your YT-channel since the very beginning and I like your videos/work very much. I am feeling very sorry that your wonderful wife doesn't live with you any longer in your homestead. Hopefully, everything is fine with her! Greetings from Germany! ❤️🇨🇦❤️🇩🇪❤️
YAAAAAAAAY Shawn you finally got the screens in 👏👏👏 👏For some reason in my mind that is a major job ticked off the "to do" list. Mission accomplished and super well done. Delightful to see Cali living up to her breed name as she effortlessly skims the pond to retrieve her toy. Well done Cal 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 And some remarkable video editing with the slow-mo shots of Cali retrieving in the pond. All on all a very informative, & entertaining video ,again @ShawnJames👍👏👏💞 @My Self Reliance
Its really a great feeling living with nature... eating fresh produce, fish etc. Smelling fresh air and the serenity of the place is healing not only physically but also spiritually... I envy you.. 😊
Have been watching your videos for two weeks now and have really enjoyed them. You amaze me at what is accomplished with hand tools!! And the food looks delicious, makes me hungry!! Honestly sometimes I believe I can smell the aroma!! Blessings to you and yours!
Greetings, Mr Shawn, from South Africa. As always, I enjoyed this longer one even more. A must watch over and over, over the weekend. Lots of love and best wishes from the tip of Africa. Thank you sooo much. God Bless
Thank you for the hour of heaven. It was such a pleasure to share these experiences with you. One of my favorite videos; you are doing such a fine job with your production and story telling. Really great. And all that beauty at the end...wow!
I was watching and listening to the birds and nature, realizing how special and peaceful it would be to live where you live. No incessant leaf blowers, lawnmowers, hedgers, screaming kids, blasting music. Every time I leave my house, there is constant noise. It never seems to end. Can't sit by the pool and read a book in peace. You are blessed.
I've been watching since day 1 of the recording of this cabin and let me tell you I've never been so impressed with someone's work like I am with you. Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place with birds chirping all the natural colors of Nature so impressive.
My Self Reliance It’s all good. Speaking of editing did you catch the funny comments in the one garden video when Cali went into a portal? Funny to watch over and over and funny comments.
Havent watched in a while, nice to see the place evolve. Calli sweetypieface as ever!! Thank you for doing this channel sir. I truley enjoy spending time with you and calli girl. The georgous views the sounds n songs of birds, yup i love it all. Specially when ure puttering and building learn something new everytime. Ure a man of much knowledge and it shows in the way u go about ur chores. Its wonderful u are living your dream; so important now. Thank you sir for another excellent sleep over at the cabin! U rock!! Soul hugs.
Well when I first started following My Self Reliance when u started building the cabin I never thought part of your videos would be. "Cooking with Shawn"!..lol....it's hard to keep focus on what's important but with the uncertainty in the world this is a great inspiration for alot of people! Keep up the good work you'll be done with the shop before you know it and it will be off to the outpost build. Thanks again!
@@Judy.LoveandLightAlways sadly we will be part of China soon enough as we lie in the Asia region to be controlled by China because Australia is to become a low wage farming and mining country in the coming years, all part of agenda 21/30. This is a great channel to watch mainly because it does not seem to be tainted by a greedy grubberment who have the need to control all aspects of our lives, I watch what Shawn is doing with a lil bit of envy, wishing I was considerably younger and had my health like I used to as I live up in the mountains on 50 acres!!
When the first screen went up, I was like, "Yahoooo". The porch looks great! Your bear "thing" looked so good. Of course A good dose of Cali fun was muchly appreciated. I know you will really enjoy the porch. Hope it keeps bears out. 🐕😀💖
Knows how to measure flour, makes espresso, roasts bear (was that chutney?), installs a sweep on his door and, most impressively, never eats standing up. For a wilderness life, this is seriously civilized! P.S. pond looks naturally situated and v. pretty
Step by step challenge by challenge, it is very inspirational to go back and watch your very early videos again and then see just how far you have come. You are building more than things you are always building character. You probably have moments thinking how do I make my next step, how am I going to get all this done, but you always seem to get through things, and then some. I thank you for sharing your life and journeys with us. I bet you remember your very first steps in the very beginning. It must be very rewarding for you to look back. I think about all this every day, and am trying to adopt a new attitude and outlook in life, sometimes it is easy to get complacent, but we grow with challenges, step by step, day by day.
An audio problem though while transfering the bear roast to the dutch oven barehanded. We almost certainly missed an ‘auch dangit’ right then and there in the audio track. 😉
Every time I see you working on the cabin, it reminds me of the saying: A job worth doing is worth doing well. Seeing all the hand milled wood that goes into your projects is really impressive. I would be the old measure twice cut once adage is doubly true for wood you've shaped yourself. And as always, great cinematography and editing.
Every moment is enjoyable. Cali digging to China was a treat, and the rare moment when Shawn swore because he cut a board too short...he IS human :-) That sandwich OMGosh, it took some work to make, but was worth it. This is the best channel on RUclips. I even watch the ads (or let them play, anyway) to make sure you get your just reward for all the hard work. Be safe and happy, Shawn and Cali. Prayers for you and your family and all your viewers.
Love what you have achieved at the cabin. I have followed you from the beginning and to watch how your homestead has evolved is inspirational. I will even admit to buying one of your shirts and had it shipped to me in the UK. I totally love Ontario, in particular, Algonquin provincial park where I not only proposed to my wife but several years later celebrated my 50th Birthday. I long for the end of the virus restrictions so as to begin traveling again in the wider nature. Until then I will satisfy myself with mini, local adventures in the UK. Keep up the amazing work, you are a legend.
"My human is a good human. He messes around with wood all day. He sometimes loses his orange thing but I help him get it back for him. He gives me yummy nom-noms and tells me I'm a good girl. Life is good" -- Cali.
I love watching you work with natural materials, and the sounds of nature all around. With the ever present Workplace, Health and Safety Officer, Cali. Ensuring you constantly stand up for breaks, and stretch, to throw her fluorescent distraction. You know she only has your health in mind. ;)
I love hearing the white throated sparrows, swainsons thrush, and red eyed videos! Cant wait to go north, camping again, next week! Beautiful video, as usual.
Shawn, In my mind's eye, this is how I see your days. Fe fi fo fum! That was some sandwich! I was smug with my venison and black beer (Beer, not bear!) burgers yesterday. Not any more!! Have a great weekend. Regards Stephen.
The satisfaction coming from cooking over fire is difficult to describe, it's like a hotline to our ancestral heritage. Anyone who has cooked over a wood burning stove or coal stove will know what I mean. It is elemental.
Hey shawn, my wife and I live in South Carolina. We found your channel and spent hours mesmerized watching your videos. I chop a lot of firewood myself, and found a guy that put a tire on top of the chopping block and bolted it down with a couple lag bolts. place your piece of wood inside the tire and start chopping, it doesn’t go to the ground. You just walk around and chop, It saves a lot of bending over and a lot of time. Keep the videos coming.
I started coming down with sickness today... praying it's nor corona .... wanted to watch something to take my mind off of the body aches.... I was so happy to see that you made a video .... what better way to feel better than an hour with Shawn and Cali... Thank You for sharing your peaceful life and your beautiful dog!! 🙏😊
Shawn your living a beautiful dream. Your forest outdoor kitchen is beautiful. Your doing a excellent job on your side porch. Cali is there watching everything your doing. Great companion will finishing little jobs that need to be completed before winter. Love your channel, God Bless everyone, stay healthy, be safe.
I just love watching your videos. Great shot of Callie chasing after her toy. You are amazing. Nothing like sleeping in a screened porch when the summer heat allows. Good during rain too. Good memories.
What a great surprise. It's been a while since I've had my am coffee alongside your sawing and hammering! Excellent. Missed the early Friday mornings with Shawn and Cali! ...and you inspire me to consider tackling homemade bread!
Elizabeth, from far northern California, said: I admire that all your hard work is for your Blessed wife. How you must care and protect her. You're a real husbandman. Thanks for all the quiet, the bird song, the innocent Cali, and the amazing cooking! Continuing prayer for your family.
Gosh I love hearing all the bird sounds and calls in the woods. You should record a cd the beautiful views you’ve taken around your property during each season and add the forest sounds. I bet people would purchase it at the same place you buy the tshirts. I know I would. I love each season and I’d love 1/2 hour of all that. Maybe a download? Put it out as a Christmas gift version!
Yeah- morning coffee, evening sunsets will be nice once the screen door is put into place - no bugs to greet you no matter what time of day ... also a nice place to sit back & enjoy your homemade sandwich ... AWESOME JOB all around ... thank you.
Jackie W Odendaal I’m from Rhodesia/Zim, but I doubt Shawn would like Sadza or Mealie Pap. It’s quite a different story when you you grow up eating it as many of us did. Food is memories though, I’ll grant you that, haha. 😉 Still, his wife’s sourdough bread recipe is in a league of its own.....fabulously!! But so is his channel. 💗❤️👍💕❤️
The choice of music combined with the scenery at the end... perfect final touch on this video.
Wholesome.. to the point.
Shawn I am a 61 yo retired nurse with osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. I can’t move around much and have chronic pain and depression. Your beautiful videos, Cali, the sounds of nature and to see your dreams come true through all your hard work help me get through some of the darkest depression. Thank you for so much.
Dear Ann; I'm also older with osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. Hang in, may God bless you. I'm going in for knee surgery this morning, praying it will help me to walk normal again. 🙏🌺🌷
Ann, I suffer from a rare chronic illness and osteoarthritis too. It's very hard for me to get around many days. I'm 71. I watch Shawn to relax and see way of life I dream of. Hes such a wonderful person. And his dog is my dream dog
Same here only cancer, thanks Shawn...More doggy! BTW I have a sone named Shawn age 51.
May God bless you all, gave support and comfort. Sometimes I catching myself asking to God: "Why lord so many good people fight so hard in their lives and when becomes the time to rest and really enjoy what you creat for us, these people suffer of so many fisical problems or (in the case of MY country Brazil) may still working, because the social money it's so low wich then barely can buy the medicines. Imagine spending money in travels or taking a home im more secured and beautiful places. It's simply out of question! Maybe one day, our land treat our elders with the right respect then deserve.
@@Eidann63 Hi all the best for you...hope you have a better life now...take care 👌
So glad to see you back working on the porch.
Yeah...same here. I wonder why it took Shawn a while to finish working on his porch....kind of frustrated myself...lol.
@Shayne Punim I also waited for Shawn to work on the porch. Soooo happy now.
I miss the porch vid
@Shayne Punim yes you're right! Plus the fact EVERYTHING is done strictly manual,basic which takes longer,not instant as most ppl used to!!
Cali...always wagging and living a good happy life. Someone told me once, “You can judge the character of any man by how he treats his animals”. I firmly believe that. Cheers mate! 🍻
Yes!!!!!
Some times humans are treated like hell and ,animals treated like pure gold. So you can't tell a man or woman by the character of their soul , on how good they takes cares of his or her animals
Cali is the happiest dog I have ever seen! One can tell she is much loved. I enjoy watching her play and you work LOL!
And they both live longer!
You also can judge a man by the way he keeps his tools. If you look at them they are all in pristine condition.
That porch will be a great place to have morning coffee bug free. We use ours a lot.
And evening sitting I should think- it will make the cabin feel much bigger in any reasonable temperature!
Great for all meals, sleeping, and relaxing! I would have a porch swing! I love how you cook, build, film and play, all you do! Not a word but yet so satisfying! Love your channels!
@Forrest Gump Raccoons used to get on our back porch. Mama just chased 'em off with a broom.
Yeah, buddy. I used to have two porsches. Yep. One in the front and the other one in the back. hehe
These videos are great! Very inspiring. Not many people can work hard all day on there cabin, and at the same time cook a gourmet meal! These should be the educational videos kids watch at school.
Oh yeah, cup of coffee and self reliance first thing this morning, doesn't get much better than this. 🙂
Yeah 😀
I could not agree more.
My dad died 3 years ago from cancer bro
@@bontronblock From drinking too much coffee?
@@dittychaser1525 gosh I hope not. I'm in trouble then. Love this channel. I want to watch all day but then I will run out of videos of this wonder man.
Holy cow man, I watched you in the beginning and I can’t believe how awesome the cabin turned out!! I rememebr waiting everyday for an upload of you building this cabin by yourself. Man, even the old Pioneers had a wife and kids to help build but you did it all by yourself. That is a certain level of manhood that I must obtain. I have craved this life for many years but it doesn’t happen overnight. You’ set a good example for all mankind and thank you for all the hard work that you’ve invested into this self reliance channel.
Mike Kline thanks Mike.
Yes I’ve been watching for quite some time as well. What an awesome example of being self reliant! My husband and I live in southern NH. Soon to move to northern NH up in the White Mountains in the middle of nowhere. We can’t wait! This is the kind of life we crave. Thank you so much for this channel! God bless!
@@MySelfReliance NJ inability, i
Yes, and it´s not only practical but beautiful too, impressive work, I admire good handcraft. I got addicted to those videos, it´s so relaxing for eyes and ears, great edited, and big thank you to the author for not putting a lot of music, it´s so fantastic to hear all the natural sounds. I would love to do the same, move into woods for some time....but maybe i should start with making a wooden spoon, before I sell all my stuff in town
Well said!
👍👌👏 Perfect video showing perfect days, well done work, delicious cooking and gorgeous environment with fantastic companion Cali.
This RUclips channel is not political , have been watching for three years I love watching him building his homestead, working on his land and playing with Cali his dog fishing and cooking.Ps better then watching TV!!
A person, their dog, cabin in a lush woods, sounds of nature, scenery painted just for you--PERFECT
A "person"???
@J Han Of course he is! I was referring to women, as well, Silly. That's why I typed "their."
@@chrisis9030 I was referring to women, as well. That's why I typed "their." Hope this clears it up.
I love the way he lives his life. I'd like nothing more than to leave everything behind and live off the grid. It may be a hard life to live but rewarding at the same time.
I swear these videos are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for the time, effort and motivation! Godspeed
They are extraordinary!
Great comment!
Puerto Rico USA
Breath of fresh air considering we are all masked up. Lol
Sarc
I love my Fridays especially @ the cabin! After working all week this makes it all go away! Love the birds in the forest & watching Shawn build with Cali playing! 🐾😊
I enjoy watching your videos! Thanks for making our days bearable on these difficult times ❤️
Eating a bear sandwich will make it more "bearable" won't it!
To be able to spend all your time with your beautiful Golden is a blessing. The bond is real.❤️
Love to hear the birds singing !
Pizza is good cook in your oven 😋😁
A man that can cook can can can harvest and I bet he can mechanic, this man is a gold mine to his family and friends and loves his dogs and a bird in the hand goes to show you even the wild animals love him.
I feel like I actually get to go outside when I watch these videos. Refreshing during these times.
Needless to say I am hooked on your videos and the way you don't let anything stop you from working . And Cali, I wait to see how much she loves you and just knows what to do. 🤩💕💕
Thanks for the holiday treat... Nice to watch your videos every Friday.. Love from Saudi Arabia
Even when this man makes coffee, it seems an episode of sublime existence. Over the past yr I've been literally transfixed by your videos and even though at my age, I can't exactly do what you've done, I know change needs to happen and I am preparing to do that now. Thank you...
That pond is going to be lovely when the banks green up and the water clears. The shape of it is really nice. The sleeping porch is coming along!
Mr. James, Cali is a fine example of mans best friend. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with her. The work that you do on the cabin and the lifestyle that you live is amazing and I'm glad that I get to share in it.
I swear every time you cook something my mouth starts watering. Every. Single. Time. I have to pause the video and make at least a snack; although it always tastes quite boring in comparison to your culinary efforts!!
Keep up the great work Shawn. Love from Australia xoxo
I know what you mean. I've learned it's best for me to take a moment to prepare something to eat before I hit the play button because whether I feel like it or not I'm going to get hungry sometime along the way.
Something about a meal after a laborious day...makes it so much better
@@joeyb8727 normally I'd agree with you and there's no doubt Shawn works hard. But here I am lounging on my couch in quarantine with zero excuses not to perform some minor culinary miracle of my own. I'd feel ashamed but I enjoy the content too much!!!
Haha, same here! but Iearned my lesson, now it is Shawn time with full breakfast every saturday :p
Can anyone tell me whats happend to Mrs self reliance? Have I missed an episode? Its just shawn again!
Thank you Shawn, I've never had so much fun watching someone else work. Your skills, your tools and the way you attack each project inspires me to do more. I'm tempted, you are indeed a very capable man and an inspiration; I hope to young and old!
I cant help it but every time I see Cali behind some bushes watching I laugh my head off. So much work for one person it's a good thing you like being alone it gives you lots of time to think in all that fresh air..
I can't stop watching these videos, just wonderful, so inspiring, thank you.
you should make coffee commericals :-) Everytime I watch you make coffee I crave one, doesnt matter what time of day. Keep up the great work
Now I want a cup of coffee and it's 9:30 pm! ☕
@@rickmoro705 😁👍
That's true. I'll save me brew for morning though. I'm drinking my way to a hangover at the moment.
Hah! I paused and went to make myself a coffee, and it's 3:45 am here :)
Thank you Shawn James for sharing your experience with us. I remember working for a prominent barn builder company and that smell of fresh cut wood in the cool morning air and the birds chirping as you started your daily building experience and there was nothing like it. Slept like a baby every night and ate hardy. I miss that kind of work. Work is good
So so good.♥️ I enjoyed this one so much. How satisfying to be almost done with the screened-in porch!! Yummiest-looking sandwiches I have ever seen!😛 And Cali💋....Doesnt she just adore that big pond. I love it! 🐾
what a skillful man; not only knows hot to build log cabins and every bit of carpentry but knows how to cook. killer combination of skills. no wonder what he's building is work of art and love.
My favorite episodes when you’re building something!! I like watching The garden stuff but when you build stuff that’s when it’s really amazing
I really enjoy when you take time to throw Callie her toy and film her while you are busy, shows how kind hearted you are.
So enjoy watching you work. I remember when I added my porch, loved it. Ten years I added screens. 5 years later added marine vinyl so it would extend the fall. 5 years later added a fireplace. Last year I insulated and now I can sit year round with my coffee. I’m glad I was eating breakfast when I watched your video. Well done, love Cali❤️🐾
I love every bit of your start to build log Cabin to the finishing of screening in side porch, and them yummy looking Black Bear Sandwiches.
Howdy Shawn! I have followed your YT-channel since the very beginning and I like your videos/work very much. I am feeling very sorry that your wonderful wife doesn't live with you any longer in your homestead. Hopefully, everything is fine with her! Greetings from Germany!
❤️🇨🇦❤️🇩🇪❤️
I find peace watching you and Cali living so peacefully.
YAAAAAAAAY Shawn you finally got the screens in 👏👏👏 👏For some reason in my mind that is a major job ticked off the "to do" list. Mission accomplished and super well done.
Delightful to see Cali living up to her breed name as she effortlessly skims the pond to retrieve her toy. Well done Cal 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 And some remarkable video editing with the slow-mo shots of Cali retrieving in the pond. All on all a very informative, & entertaining video ,again @ShawnJames👍👏👏💞 @My Self Reliance
Good lawd, what a marvelous life you have. You sir are a forest beast.
Its really a great feeling living with nature... eating fresh produce, fish etc. Smelling fresh air and the serenity of the place is healing not only physically but also spiritually...
I envy you.. 😊
Have been watching your videos for two weeks now and have really enjoyed them. You amaze me at what is accomplished with hand tools!! And the food looks delicious, makes me hungry!! Honestly sometimes I believe I can smell the aroma!! Blessings to you and yours!
Greetings, Mr Shawn, from South Africa. As always, I enjoyed this longer one even more. A must watch over and over, over the weekend. Lots of love and best wishes from the tip of Africa. Thank you sooo much. God Bless
Thank you for the hour of heaven. It was such a pleasure to share these experiences with you. One of my favorite videos; you are doing such a fine job with your production and story telling. Really great. And all that beauty at the end...wow!
Such a relaxing and enjoyable video!!👍💖
What a wonderful life your dog Cali has...…..so happy bless you sir...…….
I would love to live in that place, such a beautiful cabin, is like a paradise!!!
Hermoso quedo mi porche, jajaja, sentí toda esa casa mía. Bendiciones
That pond you have is going to be a wonderful source of life.
The porch looks like a really good place to have breakfast and or summer dinner.
Regards
I was watching and listening to the birds and nature, realizing how special and peaceful it would be to live where you live. No incessant leaf blowers, lawnmowers, hedgers, screaming kids, blasting music. Every time I leave my house, there is constant noise. It never seems to end. Can't sit by the pool and read a book in peace. You are blessed.
So relaxing watching this love all the way from Jamaica
I've been watching since day 1 of the recording of this cabin and let me tell you I've never been so impressed with someone's work like I am with you. Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place with birds chirping all the natural colors of Nature so impressive.
James, just found this channel and its beautiful in every way. I see myself binge watching and getting nothing else done lol 🤦♀️😉
@@AllThingsClarice You probably well it's absolutely mind blowing how much he knows and watching it come together to what it is now was just amazing.
Shawn saying "What tha Hell "🤣
Is exactly how I feel about this year
I'm over it 🥴✌🏽
Lol, I’m not sure how I missed that during editing. What minute was that?
My Self Reliance it was at about 16:25 🤣
My Self Reliance It’s all good. Speaking of editing did you catch the funny comments in the one garden video when Cali went into a portal? Funny to watch over and over and funny comments.
@@MySelfReliance 16.25 Looks like you had just cut a piece about 50mm short. C'est la vie.
First time in three years I heared Shawn curse!😳
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Guess something's outa ballance, my friend?
Time for a fresh cold good German beer?😁😁😁
THE MUSIC, IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...
Havent watched in a while, nice to see the place evolve. Calli sweetypieface as ever!! Thank you for doing this channel sir. I truley enjoy spending time with you and calli girl. The georgous views the sounds n songs of birds, yup i love it all. Specially when ure puttering and building learn something new everytime. Ure a man of much knowledge and it shows in the way u go about ur chores. Its wonderful u are living your dream; so important now. Thank you sir for another excellent sleep over at the cabin! U rock!! Soul hugs.
Cali, she’s so beautiful and I enjoy watching her while she’s watching you work.🌲🌿🐕🤠
Well when I first started following My Self Reliance when u started building the cabin I never thought part of your videos would be. "Cooking with Shawn"!..lol....it's hard to keep focus on what's important but with the uncertainty in the world this is a great inspiration for alot of people! Keep up the good work you'll be done with the shop before you know it and it will be off to the outpost build. Thanks again!
With this world so crazy and upside down, its so relaxing too watch your videos. Ty
Your home is like a dream home to me, such a beautiful area, a lot different than Australia
that's because Scomo isn't anywhere near his cabin!!!
@@winstonsharpe4080 or Andrews, Don't let Andrews any where near this beautiful Place on Earth or he will sell it to China.
Truly beautiful Karen Victoria Australia here, Best Video channel on RUclips. Sshhh don't let Andrews know or he will sell it to China.
@@Judy.LoveandLightAlways sadly we will be part of China soon enough as we lie in the Asia region to be controlled by China because Australia is to become a low wage farming and mining country in the coming years, all part of agenda 21/30. This is a great channel to watch mainly because it does not seem to be tainted by a greedy grubberment who have the need to control all aspects of our lives, I watch what Shawn is doing with a lil bit of envy, wishing I was considerably younger and had my health like I used to as I live up in the mountains on 50 acres!!
@@winstonsharpe4080 iiiiiuuiu7uu
Merci pour le partage et les images !
When the first screen went up, I was like, "Yahoooo". The porch looks great! Your bear "thing" looked so good. Of course A good dose of Cali fun was muchly appreciated. I know you will really enjoy the porch. Hope it keeps bears out. 🐕😀💖
Porch is beautiful..! The pond is already so useful and scenic.
Knows how to measure flour, makes espresso, roasts bear (was that chutney?), installs a sweep on his door and, most impressively, never eats standing up. For a wilderness life, this is seriously civilized! P.S. pond looks naturally situated and v. pretty
Step by step challenge by challenge, it is very inspirational to go back and watch your very early videos again and then see just how far you have come. You are building more than things you are always building character. You probably have moments thinking how do I make my next step, how am I going to get all this done, but you always seem to get through things, and then some. I thank you for sharing your life and journeys with us. I bet you remember your very first steps in the very beginning. It must be very rewarding for you to look back. I think about all this every day, and am trying to adopt a new attitude and outlook in life, sometimes it is easy to get complacent, but we grow with challenges, step by step, day by day.
one of the 1st times i hear you say "what the hell" while your working....I say it all the time while i'm working :)
I’ve used much more, shall we say, colorful language while working on projects that don’t go as planned!
lol. L also picked that uo
An audio problem though while transfering the bear roast to the dutch oven barehanded. We almost certainly missed an ‘auch dangit’ right then and there in the audio track. 😉
Ha! We remarked about that too!
This cracked me up.
i love that you take time from your work to keep Cali amused.......
Every time I see you working on the cabin, it reminds me of the saying: A job worth doing is worth doing well. Seeing all the hand milled wood that goes into your projects is really impressive. I would be the old measure twice cut once adage is doubly true for wood you've shaped yourself. And as always, great cinematography and editing.
What an enchanting way to spend your time..you so deserve to live your dream...take care and be safe
Cali has her own pond to play in, love it...Love the screened porch.... I use mine all the time...Thanks for making me hungry, yum yum... Take care
Seeing Cali makes my day. Thank you!
Every moment is enjoyable. Cali digging to China was a treat, and the rare moment when Shawn swore because he cut a board too short...he IS human :-) That sandwich OMGosh, it took some work to make, but was worth it. This is the best channel on RUclips. I even watch the ads (or let them play, anyway) to make sure you get your just reward for all the hard work. Be safe and happy, Shawn and Cali. Prayers for you and your family and all your viewers.
It is the best channel on RUclips, this one and "Shawn James". Who needs TV or Hollywood.
The sights and sounds of the forest are nourishment for the soul.
Love what you have achieved at the cabin. I have followed you from the beginning and to watch how your homestead has evolved is inspirational. I will even admit to buying one of your shirts and had it shipped to me in the UK. I totally love Ontario, in particular, Algonquin provincial park where I not only proposed to my wife but several years later celebrated my 50th Birthday. I long for the end of the virus restrictions so as to begin traveling again in the wider nature. Until then I will satisfy myself with mini, local adventures in the UK. Keep up the amazing work, you are a legend.
That pond is the best thing yet for Callie. I wonder if every else is as excited as Iam to see it fill.
"My human is a good human. He messes around with wood all day. He sometimes loses his orange thing but I help him get it back for him. He gives me yummy nom-noms and tells me I'm a good girl. Life is good" -- Cali.
I love watching you work with natural materials, and the sounds of nature all around. With the ever present Workplace, Health and Safety Officer, Cali. Ensuring you constantly stand up for breaks, and stretch, to throw her fluorescent distraction. You know she only has your health in mind. ;)
I love hearing the white throated sparrows, swainsons thrush, and red eyed videos! Cant wait to go north, camping again, next week! Beautiful video, as usual.
Thanks for the Show gives me peace and Tranquility.
Shawn, In my mind's eye, this is how I see your days. Fe fi fo fum! That was some sandwich! I was smug with my venison and black beer (Beer, not bear!) burgers yesterday. Not any more!! Have a great weekend. Regards Stephen.
The satisfaction coming from cooking over fire is difficult to describe, it's like a hotline to our ancestral heritage. Anyone who has cooked over a wood burning stove or coal stove will know what I mean. It is elemental.
Hey shawn, my wife and I live in South Carolina. We found your channel and spent hours mesmerized watching your videos. I chop a lot of firewood myself, and found a guy that put a tire on top of the chopping block and bolted it down with a couple lag bolts. place your piece of wood inside the tire and start chopping, it doesn’t go to the ground. You just walk around and chop, It saves a lot of bending over and a lot of time. Keep the videos coming.
Wayne Jackson great idea!
He said in an earlier episode that he doesn't want any rubber or such on the property.
Cali is just about the sweetest dog I've ever seen! This devotion!
Lol "what the hell". Sounds like a small fraction of me talking to myself, working alone.
I started coming down with sickness today... praying it's nor corona .... wanted to watch something to take my mind off of the body aches.... I was so happy to see that you made a video .... what better way to feel better than an hour with Shawn and Cali... Thank You for sharing your peaceful life and your beautiful dog!! 🙏😊
Yet another great vid. I love how things come together at the end. B-E-A-U-T-ful.
Shawn your living a beautiful dream. Your forest outdoor kitchen is beautiful. Your doing a excellent job on your side porch. Cali is there watching everything your doing. Great companion will finishing little jobs that need to be completed before winter. Love your channel, God Bless everyone, stay healthy, be safe.
The drone footage at the end looked like a painting. Absolutely beautiful.
I just love watching your videos. Great shot of Callie chasing after her toy. You are amazing. Nothing like sleeping in a screened porch when the summer heat allows. Good during rain too. Good memories.
What a great surprise. It's been a while since I've had my am coffee alongside your sawing and hammering! Excellent. Missed the early Friday mornings with Shawn and Cali! ...and you inspire me to consider tackling homemade bread!
Elizabeth, from far northern California, said: I admire that all your hard work is for your Blessed wife. How you must care and protect her. You're a real husbandman. Thanks for all the quiet, the bird song, the innocent Cali, and the amazing cooking! Continuing prayer for your family.
Gosh I love hearing all the bird sounds and calls in the woods. You should record a cd the beautiful views you’ve taken around your property during each season and add the forest sounds. I bet people would purchase it at the same place you buy the tshirts. I know I would. I love each season and I’d love 1/2 hour of all that. Maybe a download? Put it out as a Christmas gift version!
Beautiful land and long
Cabin being free from the
City. What a beautiful life
Your have with a gorgeous
Looking dog .
This is so nice and relaxing to watch when I'm a bit down
Yeah- morning coffee, evening sunsets will be nice once the screen door is put into place - no bugs to greet you no matter what time of day ... also a nice place to sit back & enjoy your homemade sandwich ... AWESOME JOB all around ... thank you.
Brother you don’t get enough praise for your editing and cinematography. That outro was great.
I so enjoyed this day of you & Cali's!
Thanks! 🙋♀️💜✌
All the way from South Africa, I admire your way of life Shawn and find what you have accomplished inspirational. Regards, Paul
One of our South Africans will have to teach him how to make maize meal(pap) with his steak and other meat!
Jackie W Odendaal I’m from Rhodesia/Zim, but I doubt Shawn would like Sadza or Mealie Pap. It’s quite a different story when you you grow up eating it as many of us did. Food is memories though, I’ll grant you that, haha. 😉 Still, his wife’s sourdough bread recipe is in a league of its own.....fabulously!! But so is his channel. 💗❤️👍💕❤️
Ponds filling up nicely. Once vegetation starts growing around it and nature takes hold it will look stunning.
Seems like I've been waiting forever to see that porch screened in! Lol
Love watching you create with such ease and grace.... Thank you