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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @JediJoe54
    @JediJoe54 Год назад +15

    Something about Russell just being Russell that makes these videos so enjoyable.

    • @raycaster4398
      @raycaster4398 Год назад +2

      It is!
      You see what's happening at the start of the video, and you go: "Oh no ... OH NO ...!"

  • @carolejohnston4005
    @carolejohnston4005 Год назад +16

    Russell you can boil up those blackberries (we call them brambles here in Scotland) with lemon juice (you need the pectin) and a little water,strain through a muslin cloth and make bramble jelly. I still think you need to invest in a potato rake for those pesky beavers. Regards from Scotland ❤ Forgot to mention the sugar needed when making bramble jelly

    • @nifflofair6685
      @nifflofair6685 Год назад +1

      My brother makes it , west coast scot here.

  • @superpsyched7171
    @superpsyched7171 Год назад +1

    Blackberry jam is my absolute favorite. I'd be out there picking them all. I love it on toast with a little butter and also in cookies (forgot the name). Oh, and pie! I'd also freeze a bunch of blueberries for pancakes. Would have to put on a bunch of bug spray as deer flies and mosquitos love me. Deer fly bites are painful! Those buggers are also persistent. Foraging for mushrooms looks like a fun activity and you could have quite the little stash if they were dried. Nice little illustration of your quad. It was so realistic that I wouldn't have known if you didn't mention it. Lol. You have a beautiful cabin and it looks so calm and peaceful there.

  • @h.h.6551
    @h.h.6551 Год назад +16

    The recreation of the crossing was spectacular Russell.

  • @arthenry498
    @arthenry498 Год назад +2

    Interesting, you "regulate" the dams the same way the beaver build the dams, ONE dang stick at a time!! Amazing!! Tough too!! I have seen lots of beaver dam videos and they all use tannerite, (LARGE BOOM) back hoe, bull dozer, or excavator!! You are the only one who gets to it up close and personal!! I think I would tend to the tannerite group myself.. LOL More power to you Russel. Thanks for the video man.

  • @Jana-j6d5w
    @Jana-j6d5w Год назад +4

    We would love to see you clean up and get organized and finish projects INSIDE the house!!!!!!!!and have a full tour!!

  • @L46C3
    @L46C3 Год назад

    You spoke of the oak tree that you cut down. Hardwoods maintain their root system and will continue to live on. Try this - it is absorbed into the leaves and attaches the enzymes in the roots. Apply it less diluted. TRACTOR SUPPLY - Get to the root and kill grass and weeds with "Compare-N-Save "1 gal. 41% Glyphosate Grass and Weed Killer Concentrate.

  • @raycaster4398
    @raycaster4398 Год назад +1

    It's easy to cut your own hair with the trimmer aspect of your electric shaver. Just use a mirror and brush off while you're outside. Keep after it.
    I use a standard scythe to slice weeds like that, with a 26" (various sizes) Austrian steel blade. You may need loppers for the hardwood regrowth stuff.
    Berry pies easy to make. Freeze well. Bags of them!
    I would not pick wild mushrooms unless I had an expert standing next to me. You know why. And I'm a trained master gardener.

  • @livin_life_321
    @livin_life_321 Год назад +7

    A nice long one to watch! . Saving this for later when I can give it my full attention. Can't wait !

  • @chuckcogdell9331
    @chuckcogdell9331 Год назад +1

    Thanks as always for an enjoyable and informative video. Can not believe how much growth there is in the area. Rain has been doing its job, plus helping with hopefully preventing the wildfires. Glad to hear that City Girl is back from her trip across the pond and will be back at the Cabin. You two enjoy. Take Care

  • @heartradiant
    @heartradiant Год назад +1

    Russ, I loved this longer video. Was fun content. The ending made me laugh out loud!😂 I'm no carpenter, as far as your new desk project goes, BUT, if I had purchased something like that for a desk I would find some old filing cabinets or lower standing dressers, one for each end of the slab, and set the butcher block right on top of them and of course secure them. But I do want to repeat for emphasis...I am no carpenter....just saying. Love ya my friend!🤎

  • @axemanfishing2703
    @axemanfishing2703 Год назад

    Its funny how all the jobs you need to do out in the bush present their own struggles and need constant attention. In the city, their are other struggles and stuff that need our attention on a regular basis. Watching your videos just gives everyone a reality check on the work that is needed to live in the bush. Its totally cool to watch. Thanks Russel.

  • @billkacvinsky988
    @billkacvinsky988 Год назад +1

    Russell as a suggestion...place a pair of clippers/lopers in the bucket with your spare boots. Maybe even leave a rack/pick in the area too. Seems you would frequently need them to tear down the 3 damns.
    Have enjoyed your videos for some time now...carry on carrying on!!!!

  • @LivinInSim
    @LivinInSim Год назад

    Do not go into the be beaver pond. Stop where you are. Turn away from it. Don't even look at it.
    Well, I think we all know you're going to go into the beaver pond. It's a part of the plot. So that is why the beavers said, "He's baaaaaaack!!"
    I enjoyed the hike, looking for the puff balls, and Willow snacking on the blackberries. You weren't joking about eating the puff balls, were you? I've just never seen them prepared so wonder how you do it.
    Whoa, that Timchili was quite sad looking, and evidently tasting. I've had the Stagg, and it lives up to its name. I do like a rather hearty chili. I'm going to try a Three Sisters Chili this weekend, with indigenous origins, using corn, beans and butternut squash, plants they grew together to save space.
    The mosquitos are awful this year due to a wet one. I use a little tiny clip on fan that has refillable cartridges of OFF, and it seems to work pretty well for regular flies, too. The deer flies would probably eat it for breakfast, tho.

    • @RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
      @RaspberryRockOffGridCabin  Год назад

      A good squirt of deet will keep the deer flies off for about an hour. Then you have to reapply. They're nasty.

  • @jasonmac8206
    @jasonmac8206 Год назад +2

    Next time you are in the big city you should check out the Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains down on the CNE grounds. Was there a few weeks ago and loved it. Lots of great stuff in it. Think this is the first time that I have been the first commenter. Keep that water level down maybe me and "the Neighbours" will be up there soon. I haven't been up since last year. Also the 3rd viewer. crazy. Must be behind a few videos, as your ATV seems to have been downgraded...LOL

  • @larrycarroll3414
    @larrycarroll3414 Год назад

    Russ, Your inverter, 240V input, probably is a rectifier feeding capacitors. This will draw peak currents only near the peaks of the sinewave and little else other times. Thus the current peaks will be higher than the transformer can provide. Your solution is a higher power stepup transformer. Check with your inverter manufacturer.

  • @brendahone2509
    @brendahone2509 Год назад

    The bright yellow one is toxic, (we will not eat them. Not even after boiling them in water. Just our choice). Then next to it looked like a chanterelle (edible). The very large one with a small one next to it was a bolete. It when younger and yellow would be very tasty. We just harvested a bunch yesterday. Look up on the computer a chanterelle. Its delicious. We are in Northern MN and the chanterelles are out.

  • @patriciatennery3021
    @patriciatennery3021 Год назад +1

    It was a good andceveryday natural type of video. I liked it. I also like the rounded edge of the desk toward me. I don’t like the sharp edge. You did a good job. Have a good week and weekend. ❤

  • @rodneyross5282
    @rodneyross5282 Год назад

    I watched this yesterday on my big TV no way to reply so here I am lol. Those dam building damn beavers. When you were looking at the tractors and track hoe's and said just think what damage I could do with one of these, I was thinking the same thing. Get that small track hoe back there and dig the dam's out. When it came to the chili, I was thinking the exact same thing about the watery one. Looks like inexpensive Stag(isn't there a beer with that name?) would have been my choice from the beginning. It's scary that our two minds think alike lol. As usual another truly fun to watch video. Have a blessed week. God bless in all you choose to do.

  • @ravincathomestead-cecilia2894
    @ravincathomestead-cecilia2894 Год назад +6

    Russ, never store the items in the can, remove them and put them in a plastic container or glass jar

    • @karenatha7890
      @karenatha7890 Год назад

      If it has tomatoes especially don't fridge in the open can.

  • @brianmckenzie8993
    @brianmckenzie8993 Год назад +6

    Keep Rockin Rasberry Rock!!!Really dig this channel.

  • @daintytech
    @daintytech Год назад +2

    You are a genuine nice guy, Russell. I hope you & City Girl are well. Great vlog.

  • @kengardiner8106
    @kengardiner8106 Год назад +1

    Nice video I enjoyed the walk with the dogs and seeing some of the area you live in. Keep up the good work enjoy and be safe.

  • @sheilam4964
    @sheilam4964 Год назад +1

    This was fun. Thx for doing this and sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @lorier9356
    @lorier9356 Год назад +4

    Shawn James needs to visit Russell. We all would find it interesting.

  • @TNBredRose
    @TNBredRose Год назад

    Get some of those pretty flowers and plant them down at your pond. I think its Wild Bee Balm. Lots of things you can do with it

  • @MehWhatever
    @MehWhatever Год назад +1

    I liked your custom animation. Great video thanks for sharing.

  • @laruedouglas7972
    @laruedouglas7972 Год назад

    Russell you need to make a bridge where the water runs all the time. It sucks that you have to deal with the beavers all the time. I takes more energy to run a mostly empty freezer. When you empty your freezer, clean it (wipe) out and then put some baking soda in a container and put in there.

  • @raycaster4398
    @raycaster4398 Год назад +1

    At least twice I mentioned to Russell to acquire a "no noise vertical axis wind turbine generator" to supplement his power system. They are NOT overly expensive.
    But then that would be an excellent solution to one of his problems. So, there's that.
    I still like watching him though.

  • @judyschepp8748
    @judyschepp8748 Год назад

    Thanks for the video👍👍👍❣️Your slice of Canada is beautiful💖💕 My husband went to Fraisure (wrong spelling) Lake in Ontario years ago before passports were needed. He went fishing with friends and had a blast and said Canada was great. Give the doggies hugs from me. Take care Russell😁🤗🤗

  • @JLC24
    @JLC24 Год назад

    Russell IKEA sells screw in type legs. You mount the hardware and then you just screw in the leg. They're metal, they look great for do it yourself tables.

  • @sarahh1310
    @sarahh1310 Год назад +3

    Loved the water crossing recreation 😂. I also appreciate the Jurassic Park quote. What was the deal with the picture for the video, (the snow)? Lol As always, another great video!

  • @Heck_Ster
    @Heck_Ster Год назад

    I have 3 heavily treed acres on a river in NE Ohio and if it weren't for some pretty big ones I would love to clear some more space myself for a garage and garden area. It's cost prohibitive to have someone else do it to the tune of 10-15k. I have been cutting down saplings and it does open up nicely to let in a little more light but the massive oak 2ft from the back of the house alone was quoted for 5k to remove with a crane. Ouch.

  • @stephenfriday1352
    @stephenfriday1352 Год назад

    Great video as usual Russell, Your freezer will works more when there are empty spaces in it So place scrunch up newspapers and small cardboard boxes in the gaps.

  • @triciasklodowske5653
    @triciasklodowske5653 Год назад +1

    Stir up the chili as the heavy stuff may have settled to the bottom. Thanks for sharing. God bless and protect.

  • @susiecalis3622
    @susiecalis3622 Год назад

    Re: the deer flies....You can cut yourself a little leafy branch and swing that to the left and right around your head as you walk. Works wonders!! Our family has done that for generations when in the bush.

  • @GardenRetriever
    @GardenRetriever Год назад

    Hi City Girl, hope all is well. Have you seen the gazebo replacement netting various lengths and widths. Easy to install using dowls or curtain rods for your back porch. Gives Russell his flexibility to access water and work, and also allows comfortable place to enjoy your beautiful views. Puppies might also appreciate it! Lowes, Amazon etc. Best wishes!

  • @grapesalad7161
    @grapesalad7161 Год назад +1

    Really enjoyed the video!! Chili was funny. The coming desk is going to be great for you. I'll take some of those delicious home grown berries please. Hope you and City Girl have a beautiful weekend together ❤️

  • @isnoo1
    @isnoo1 Год назад

    Those little "baskets" are amazing animals aren't they....... LOVE their work ethic!!! LOL

  • @Future_Ghost76
    @Future_Ghost76 Год назад

    😂 😂 Awesome thumbnail, cgi of the ATV going through the pond? Banging lol. The housefly Shenanigans LOL and the rest of the awesome mishmash of a video was just perfect for me, the length was perfect. Thanks Russell ❤❤ YASSS

  • @deborahwhite2339
    @deborahwhite2339 Год назад

    Maybe with the desk, find a good base with a crappy top and change it out. The butcher block is nice. Maybe Ray would surely have a source. Pea soup. Not Tim's chili! 😄👍👍

  • @wobdeehomestead
    @wobdeehomestead Год назад +1

    I’d look into renting that little excavator to tear down those beaver dams then install some beaver proof culverts

  • @stewartbrennand4987
    @stewartbrennand4987 Год назад

    It gets hot, but trousers and long sleeved shirts are essential for bug control. (Yes, buy the tractor! 😂)

  • @marshafarris1886
    @marshafarris1886 Год назад +2

    You just need to get rid of the beavers. Then you can have a descent road put in and be able to get in and out to your property. You know the work they make for you is only going to get harder as you get older.

    • @RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
      @RaspberryRockOffGridCabin  Год назад +1

      There are a million beavers out here. I could get rid of half of them, and they would completely repopulate by next year.

  • @julielagan336
    @julielagan336 Год назад

    Yellow Shrooms. So funny you mentioned them. I loved your content this week. 😊😊

  • @tomg8187
    @tomg8187 Год назад

    those machines would deff be a dream for u to clear your path and fill in some of the low spots for your machine .. with the desk look at ikea they have some filing cabinets that u can put at either end and the butcher block looks pretty nice ifi can find a pic of my brothers gaming set up ill tag it here , he use the ikea cabints and butcher block for his desk.

  • @livin_life_321
    @livin_life_321 Год назад

    Those puff ball shrooms were definitely ready. Those other ones you turned over with the spongy underside were very mature bolet mushrooms. Edible as well but those were past their prime.

  • @carolineindacityphx
    @carolineindacityphx Год назад

    I cannot believe you licked that!!! 😫 Lol. Only you, Russell! I love your emergency stash! Perfect for when you need to clear the dam! The struggle is real! The water was SO clear you could see the bottom. That was a work out! Your recreation of the missing clip, hilarious 😂And I say... Chilliiiiiiiii...

  • @kenjohnson5498
    @kenjohnson5498 Год назад

    For Amanita Muscaria you want to look around the Conifers first then look elsewhere because they do grow around deciduous trees also. The mushrooms found before the Amanita were of the Bolete family.

  • @rosaolbera8768
    @rosaolbera8768 Год назад +2

    Hello Russell always a awesome video I always enjoy watching it enjoy your weekend Rosa

  • @skilled1140
    @skilled1140 Год назад

    The reenactment of the beaver dam crossing is fantastic LOL

  • @windchimerainbow136
    @windchimerainbow136 Год назад +1

    🤣🤣🤣 Your animation when you forgot to use the GoPro. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kengardiner8106
    @kengardiner8106 Год назад +1

    PS when you turn off a freezer or fridge keep door open at least an inch and place a box or two of baking soda for smell.

    • @RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
      @RaspberryRockOffGridCabin  Год назад

      I don't want crap getting in there. It would get really dirty with the lid held open.

    • @kengardiner8106
      @kengardiner8106 Год назад

      place chicken wire with a tarp over it no little varmits or trash give it a go.

  • @DaveK84
    @DaveK84 Год назад

    Swamp atv = hydrolock = new engine definitely not a good thing. Electrical thing sounds like the transformer, L1 and L2 should be equal 110ish on each one to make the 220-240v. I had some cheap ones to run 240v led shop lights in my garage and they were always failing. Finally was able to run dedicated 220 and ditch the transformers, no issues since.

  • @babeksaber2702
    @babeksaber2702 Год назад +1

    Thanks Rus. Great Video

  • @GillianHazel-g1u
    @GillianHazel-g1u Год назад +1

    Love the variety in your videos...please take care though.😊😊

  • @ruralmillie
    @ruralmillie Год назад

    had a good laugh with that Sponge Bob reference . I say it too sometimes. Great video as always Russell.

  • @kathywrightjohnson6804
    @kathywrightjohnson6804 Год назад

    Also, the minute you get home, find your clippers and put them on the four wheeler. Then they are already with the vehicle and you will have them when you are fighting the foliage

  • @jantefft2442
    @jantefft2442 Год назад

    LOL! OMG that was quite drive thru!🤣

  • @phodopus1
    @phodopus1 Год назад

    hahaha the CGI at 20:43 brings this channel up a whole notch in terms of technical excellence. Brilliant...

  • @jenniferwilson3489
    @jenniferwilson3489 Год назад +2

    Happy Raspberry Rock Friday!

  • @shawncossel1100
    @shawncossel1100 Год назад

    That is why the strawberrys are named everbearing .

  • @kern123
    @kern123 Год назад +1

    Russel could you not add to that Dam to make it a little wider and or provide a way for the water to flow down stream, then use the top of the dam to drive across? Just a thought,, Beavers happy and you. LOL

  • @windchimerainbow136
    @windchimerainbow136 Год назад

    You need to stake that oak tree with stump killer, otherwise it'll continue forever. Trees are so resilient. Which is good. Just not when it takes over your road. lol

  • @jamesfairbairn1588
    @jamesfairbairn1588 Год назад

    Lol what a great video Russell. Thanks for sharing.

  • @coretype
    @coretype Год назад +2

    Thumbs up just for the movie quality animation work that went into this episode.

    • @orenkugler1209
      @orenkugler1209 Год назад

      what animation?

    • @orenkugler1209
      @orenkugler1209 Год назад

      can you guys see me?

    • @coretype
      @coretype Год назад

      @@orenkugler1209 The animation of him going across the water of course!

    • @orenkugler1209
      @orenkugler1209 Год назад

      @@coretype isnt animation cartoons?

    • @coretype
      @coretype Год назад

      @@orenkugler1209 You didn't see the cartoon of him taking the atv over the water?

  • @andysneddon3615
    @andysneddon3615 Год назад

    Hey Russell, wild brambles !, fantastic!!, breakfast essential this time of year, should they last till then !!!😂❤

  • @donna2484
    @donna2484 Год назад +1

    Hello, l have been following you for only a few months and would like to know why you moved into the bush to live? I lived in Canada for six years and loved it, even the winters( Windsor and Toronto).

  • @prepareandprotect
    @prepareandprotect Год назад

    Time to replace those spider web sticks on the ATV.

  • @tenneyconstruction7323
    @tenneyconstruction7323 Год назад

    I feel for with the ongoing battle with the beavers, but it does make for good video.

  • @livin_life_321
    @livin_life_321 Год назад

    Birthday gift idea.....Waders! 👍

  • @SandraCrockett
    @SandraCrockett Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your journeys with us!

  • @louisglatzer8028
    @louisglatzer8028 Год назад

    They make a berry scraper to take off the blue berries check into it

  • @robpowers9281
    @robpowers9281 Год назад

    Finally got to the end of your great video. Definitely staying away from the beans, Tim Hortons stay in your lane! Bring back the beer reviews! Thanks, Rob

  • @TNBredRose
    @TNBredRose Год назад

    You could build you a log road if you keep collecting them from the beavers

  • @teesweet
    @teesweet Год назад

    Maybe you have cabinets left from your kitchen remodel you could use for your desk?

  • @raycaster4398
    @raycaster4398 Год назад +1

    The ... bridge of ... DOOM.

  • @justinflott5133
    @justinflott5133 Год назад

    Coghlans works pretty good

  • @h.h.6551
    @h.h.6551 Год назад +1

    A lot of interesting stuff in your video today.

  • @kathywrightjohnson6804
    @kathywrightjohnson6804 Год назад

    I hope she brought you back a kilt. Those knees in a kilt will have her swooning!

  • @jefflocke9029
    @jefflocke9029 Год назад +1

    You could do a lot of Damage with one of those. Just to logistics would be a pain. Have you thought about Dynamite? Just a thought.

  • @RHyl-k8p
    @RHyl-k8p Год назад

    Hey Russell...Carooze the Troy Built website and on there you will find a walk-behind machine that just loves to chew up and clip all that over growth shit u have on ur property!! Another question i have for you...why do u not fill in those ditches u keep subjecting ur wheeler to?? Just askin is all Keep havin fun and too keep pluggin away..just remember...Rome wasn't built in a day..take care..Rick

  • @priscillajones623
    @priscillajones623 Год назад +2

    What is you brought a bucket of rocks every time you went across the pond areas and dump them. Over time wouldn’t you have a rock bridge ? It may take a while but if you did it every time it might add up. Likely a dumb idea.

  • @delpaddy6091
    @delpaddy6091 Год назад +1

    Russell I wouldn’t fancy doing that before I went for a haircut 😢😂

  • @richardbrooks3569
    @richardbrooks3569 Год назад

    This is what a found when looking up Amanita Muscaria. Although poisonous, death due to poisoning from A. muscaria ingestion is quite rare. Parboiling twice with water draining weakens its toxicity and breaks down the mushroom's psychoactive substances; it is eaten in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. It doesn't sound like a gourmet delight.

  • @lynh8378
    @lynh8378 Год назад

    Go Russell the destroyer of beaver dams!

  • @kathywrightjohnson6804
    @kathywrightjohnson6804 Год назад

    You will have to hook a treadmill or stationary bike to create energy to top off the batteries.

  • @Satellitegirl41
    @Satellitegirl41 Год назад

    lmao @ the recreation. Love it.

  • @OldBlindDougArtist
    @OldBlindDougArtist Год назад

    That looks a lot like the old bridge of Doom.😂😂😂😂😂

  • @kristingrounds4163
    @kristingrounds4163 Год назад

    Good video full of awesome content once again! Love the channel!

  • @windchimerainbow136
    @windchimerainbow136 Год назад

    Great vid as usual! Btw, why are there wood pallets out there, including home made? It's like in the middle of nowhere. Could you reuse them to build up a bridge that you can drive over better than the mud? Much respect in general, even for just the dang horseflies! Hates those evil things.

  • @ann-raelagrelle8312
    @ann-raelagrelle8312 Год назад

    Wow beautiful black berrys

  • @janetwithers7427
    @janetwithers7427 Год назад

    Are the fires close to you and Shawn? They certainly are persisting a longggg time. I always like seeing you work in those beaver damns. 😁 Great video and hope those bugs leave soooon. 💕

    • @Jana-j6d5w
      @Jana-j6d5w Год назад

      They are in BC,..Okanagan Valley…….very bad!!!!!

  • @craigmain248
    @craigmain248 Год назад

    Back in the swing of things.
    👍

  • @deborahmitchell6387
    @deborahmitchell6387 Год назад

    If that Tim Hortons was a bad run, the inspector was asleep on the job!😂🍺

  • @elsestelema6273
    @elsestelema6273 Год назад

    Tim Norton’s looks like you dog had an upset stomach lol!😊

  • @michaelbyrne9737
    @michaelbyrne9737 Год назад

    Ah shit Russ, the old thumbs up. Sorry to hear that, that's almost as bad as the two xx's in a message. One x, they are into you, three is jovial aka they are your firend, but two is simply trying to tell you they don't love you. Well, at least you still have City Girl. Best moving on dude.

  • @deborahjohnston5425
    @deborahjohnston5425 Год назад

    I love your show as always. Take care ok

  • @juliesnook6998
    @juliesnook6998 Год назад +1

    Whatt happened to the hair cut, looking forward to seeing your new table install x

  • @eponder8876
    @eponder8876 Год назад +1

    Russell, why don’t you just make a beaver coat for the winter lol!