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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • #logcabin #maplesyrup #wildedible
    My wife and my youngest daughter visit the cabin for the day to help me make our first maple syrup batch of 2019.
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Комментарии • 2,7 тыс.

  • @TheIndanan
    @TheIndanan 5 лет назад +513

    A crowded cabin is better than an empty Castle.
    Quality time with the family.

    • @dougg1075
      @dougg1075 5 лет назад +5

      Mountain Man, CLYDE I like that! Have to add it to my repertoire:)

    • @erikalima8862
      @erikalima8862 5 лет назад

      Meu nome Januário esta na foto minha esposa eu acompanho seu trabalho desde quando vc iniciou sua casa sou teu fã .parabéns

    • @skintt125
      @skintt125 5 лет назад +4

      Love this comment - Endless meaning to the open mind!

    • @jacklondon4753
      @jacklondon4753 4 года назад +2

      such a beautiful saying))

    • @donnadiesburg7451
      @donnadiesburg7451 4 года назад +1

      Yes he always has his separate area. Which can be great for both.

  • @johnwcyne8847
    @johnwcyne8847 5 лет назад +542

    I don't think I speak for myself when I say thank you and your family for all the hard work you put into making these videos. It is nice to see everyone coming together and doing something fun that is a learning experience as well. You have a very nice relationship with your family...that makes a man richer than any CEO. Cheers from 🤚🍻

    • @highenergyog
      @highenergyog 5 лет назад +19

      I believe you speak for most if not all of us that enjoy Shawn's channel's.

    • @johnwcyne8847
      @johnwcyne8847 5 лет назад +2

      @@highenergyog you can still edit his name ☝️😉

    • @highenergyog
      @highenergyog 5 лет назад +2

      @@johnwcyne8847 Thank you.

    • @Nemisis007
      @Nemisis007 5 лет назад +15

      johnWcyne | yeah instead of sitting at the dinner table with their phones in there hands and there lips glued shut.

    • @marys661
      @marys661 5 лет назад +2

      Couldn't agree more !! God bless you family !! Clean living is where to be !!

  • @MrSenset
    @MrSenset 5 лет назад +121

    Beautiful wife, beautiful daughter, beautiful dog, beautiful land, beautiful life. Shawn, you have really done very good for yourself!

    • @Shilohii65
      @Shilohii65 5 лет назад +2

      Eric Montford excellent comments. Jealous and considering how I might find myself into the woods....cabin life!

  • @anondoe9170
    @anondoe9170 5 лет назад +232

    I love how Cali carries her orange buoy around with her everywhere!

    • @suzyqualcast6269
      @suzyqualcast6269 4 года назад +3

      Anon Doe : think she's just wishing for a goid long run on a field, chasing after.

    • @hellcat1962
      @hellcat1962 3 года назад

      Cali is the star of the show

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH 3 года назад

      HERE is The ORIGINAL Semitic Text, Guys, You Really Need To READ This
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

    • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
      @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 3 года назад +2

      I was thinking the same thing.....everybody’s working and she wants to play, has got her toy in tow just in case 🤣

    • @paulcardsfan
      @paulcardsfan Год назад

      The cabin looks different?

  • @tangchiprathomo819
    @tangchiprathomo819 5 лет назад +186

    Your wife and daughter are lucky to have you as their husband and dad.

    • @tnn5216
      @tnn5216 5 лет назад +4

      I also think like You !

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 4 года назад +3

      I agree 👍 😊

    • @johnchoquette5695
      @johnchoquette5695 4 года назад +3

      BINGO on THAT !

    • @cone6052
      @cone6052 4 года назад +4

      Where is my internet????? Daddy

    • @darondatoole7439
      @darondatoole7439 3 года назад +3

      Clearly they are a blessed bunch. I love the apparent joy in Shawn's voice the very few times he has uttered or written:
      She's here.
      My wife.
      My family.
      My daughters.
      It is moving beyond words.

  • @mishmash9116
    @mishmash9116 5 лет назад +672

    So nice to see your family with you and on the video. Makes my heart happy to see you all.

    • @smscocodora
      @smscocodora 5 лет назад +1

      Me too

    • @legacyrsme
      @legacyrsme 5 лет назад +3

      @@smscocodora me three

    • @bernicepittman462
      @bernicepittman462 5 лет назад

      mishmash911 I totally agree with you, I am so happy to see his family with him. I have been enjoying his videos for a while now and I love Callie. One commenter called her a "walking hug", I so agree.

    • @qingcao5362
      @qingcao5362 5 лет назад

      agreed

    • @j.curtissims1510
      @j.curtissims1510 4 года назад +1

      @Jon Smith Grow up. What a jerk.

  • @jamesbentonticer4706
    @jamesbentonticer4706 5 лет назад +148

    You unlike most youtube channels almost never say 'like and subscribe' and yet you're still going to have 1million+ subscribers by the years end. I find that quite noble. Great video once again Shawn.

    • @HeadPack
      @HeadPack 5 лет назад +7

      James Benton Ticer indeed. What is shared here seems genuine, not for fame and recognition, nor created to make a buck with advertising. Much appreciated.

    • @MideanStone
      @MideanStone 5 лет назад +2

      Agreed, another channel like that is Primitive technology, Australian survivalist, has never spoken a single word in any of his videos and he is coming up on 10 million subs.
      Quality trumps all.
      Love your vids Shawn.

    • @dermozart80
      @dermozart80 5 лет назад +1

      Quality speaks for itself. You don't need to put the nose of those people into it :-)

  • @johntripp2028
    @johntripp2028 5 лет назад +10

    Cali never tires of fetch. She'll always be a puppy at heart.

  • @stevesnider5568
    @stevesnider5568 4 года назад +146

    Im a 47 year old insurance guy with a wife and 2 kids that are almost finished university. I have been waiting all my life to live a more simple existence. As soon as the kids are done school we are heading north. You are very lucky to have been able to do what you have done. Very cool.

    • @truenorthstrongfree8566
      @truenorthstrongfree8566 4 года назад

      You and many others Steve,,,Good Luck - hope your dreams come true.

    • @bsingh3400
      @bsingh3400 4 года назад

      I m insurance guy too and and I want to do the same stuff

    • @pimpslapish
      @pimpslapish 3 года назад

      Best of luck to you and your family

    • @joed7534
      @joed7534 3 года назад

      Such a beautiful family. Your daughter must be proud of you.

    • @lieunguyen-xq5us
      @lieunguyen-xq5us 3 года назад

      You are a typical handy and strong willed man! All woman in the world dream of!

  • @michaelmesolellaesq
    @michaelmesolellaesq 5 лет назад +33

    In such a complicated world, and distracted life, I feel like this is the essence of what it’s meant to live.

  • @heathersullivan7294
    @heathersullivan7294 5 лет назад +12

    Thanks to your family for letting us join in on some outdoor learning/fun family time. I appreciate all you bring to this channel, and hope you continue to include us!

  • @johnstromgren9022
    @johnstromgren9022 5 лет назад +56

    It was good to see your family helping with the boiling process. I'm 74 years old and I do all the outside work and my wife does the finishing and bottling. I currently have 100 gallons of sap boiling down (4/5/19). I get about20 to 25 gallons of sap a day and have 37 taps. Thanks for your hard work for producing the videos.

  • @Привид_Бандери
    @Привид_Бандери 3 года назад +10

    I couldn't envy anyone more than you atm Sir! My father just passed away a few days ago and since then I have been wishing that I had something like this to get the heck away from life for a bit... Thanks for sharing my fellow Canadian. Thank you for sharing all of this with us.

  • @dantejaiudijr2792
    @dantejaiudijr2792 3 года назад +1

    Life in the "right" lane.
    Creativity and imagination have no limits. Outstanding!👍

  • @bhurzumii4315
    @bhurzumii4315 5 лет назад +15

    These vids are like therapy for a battered soul. Keep them coming, Shawn and give Cali a pat for me.

  • @robertfay1150
    @robertfay1150 5 лет назад +41

    So sweet to see your family working with you and you all so happy together It's how life should be worldwide. Keep up the lovely example. Thanks again. Carol and Bob

  • @MikeysMix
    @MikeysMix 5 лет назад +99

    Beautiful. I sit daily in my work truck listening to the congestion of the sad city and gaze into a $800 iPhone eating Taco Bell watching these and it makes me hope one day i will be in your world... it takes just a vision and hard work to get there. GODBLESS you brother. Love your simple art. God is good.

    • @yaxizhang9455
      @yaxizhang9455 5 лет назад

      Do you live in Dublin or Galway??

    • @mormonslayer71
      @mormonslayer71 5 лет назад

      We could be long lost brothers, we have sooo much in common LOL!!!

    • @LeonardoYouTube8
      @LeonardoYouTube8 5 лет назад +1

      Eating Taco Bell in Ireland? How low have you guys fallen...

    • @bcast9978
      @bcast9978 5 лет назад

      @@LeonardoRUclips8
      No Taco Bell in Ireland.

  • @nicoleh.9898
    @nicoleh.9898 5 лет назад +1

    I enjoyed seeing the effectiveness of the snow shoes. He is up to his knees and she is just trudging along.

  • @NothingMaster
    @NothingMaster 5 лет назад +66

    This is the life. Great family, superb natural setting, good food, a warm cabin, and a lovely dog, too. It warms my heart to see that some people are still able to live this lifestyle, away from all the rat race and insanity. Best of luck and please keep the wonderful videos coming.

  • @deanhaggerstrom149
    @deanhaggerstrom149 5 лет назад +101

    In the end, all we can take with us when we go is memories. Make them good, make them unforgettable...

    • @yaxizhang9455
      @yaxizhang9455 5 лет назад +2

      Nice words,Man..you have a nice Swedish surname...i live in sweden now

    • @1974ionel1
      @1974ionel1 5 лет назад +2

      Nice words.

  • @pablofernandez8332
    @pablofernandez8332 5 лет назад +83

    Your family is your best achievement ever. Congratulations!

  • @davethebeau1365
    @davethebeau1365 5 лет назад +16

    Beautiful. This video marks a peek at things to come. It is more than just added people in the frame... the cinematic execution that happens when your wife is shooting you is different. Beyond you setting up a camera and filming your activity... we are now treated to little moments that would have never made it in the edit before. You leaning against the oven and smiling? Snippets like this that you would likely not have shot on your own are now going to be subtle inclusions when new eyes are behind the lens. It is beautiful and wonderful. While It is a softening of the rugged solitary existence and documenting that has been the staple of this channel, it is not a departure of the core bedrock mission and feel of what and who you are. It is growth.

    • @MySelfReliance
      @MySelfReliance  5 лет назад +7

      Thanks Dave. You're right about the extra footage, I find it more interesting too, especially when I'm editing and see theses clips that I didn't know where being filmed.

  • @cbass2755
    @cbass2755 3 года назад

    I love the way Shawn taps his toes on the door step before he enters his home.....he does in every video. Knocking off all the dust and dirt from his shoes.....

  • @islandgirl9479
    @islandgirl9479 5 лет назад +131

    And here I thought the Alaskan Bush People show was exciting, I just subscribed to your channel I'm at rehab from traumatic brain injury,large mass in my head turns out was a tumor that was near the memory part of the brain.
    Thank God it was benign 🙏🏽
    Every year I have to have a MRI scan because it can grown back.
    So to keep my mind off my recent surgery I'm watching your videos.
    So relaxing, and educational and makes ne appreciate life more.
    Thanks for the upload.
    New SUBSCRIBER 😊

    • @marswaters9560
      @marswaters9560 5 лет назад +3

      I like his vids it helps me relax 😊 i have high blood pressure and anxiety my back is bad, but i got most of it under control. I hope you improve.♥️ from 🇨🇦.

    • @sultanapapadopoulou7826
      @sultanapapadopoulou7826 5 лет назад +5

      Nice sharing , I had a benign brain tumor removed 35 years now in my youth , hope all gets better for you
      I really enjoy nature videos away from all modern life stress
      Thank you !

    • @therealdeal6846
      @therealdeal6846 4 года назад +5

      You guys are inspirational to everyone hope all you guys pull through and his vids are out of his world theres nothing this guy cant do?..lol...home is where you hang your hat!!..and such a home hes made?..brilliant love these vids and salt of the earth guys like yourselves

    • @Conde61
      @Conde61 4 года назад +6

      Have faith In GOD ,,HE heals all wounds .,..... BELIEVE .. smile .. breath ,, THE LORD is In Control ..

    • @jacquelineboyd1265
      @jacquelineboyd1265 4 года назад +5

      God bless you and stay well

  • @hardline5889
    @hardline5889 5 лет назад +37

    First and foremost I’d like to say I’ve watched your videos from the beginning and appreciate the quality of your content and the work you put into every video. I have a story very similar to yours, I worked for one of the largest companies in the world for many years and got caught in a merger and buyout of that company and subsequently opened my own business 9 months before the recession hit in 08 and faced very similar issues as you talked about. I haven’t made it to off grid yet but did severely down size to a condo out in the middle of no where by a lake and nothing but wilderness. I hate that it took me that many years to realize that a wealthy man comes in many forms depending on each individual interpretation. It’s great to see a wholesome channel like yours in today’s world, so keep up the great work. 👍

  • @robertb7088
    @robertb7088 5 лет назад +163

    Mr. James it's so great to see your family enjoying what you have built with your hands.

    • @kendesjarlais7577
      @kendesjarlais7577 5 лет назад +1

      whole thing staged and filmed behind his actual house outside timmons somewhere---

    • @10.11.9
      @10.11.9 5 лет назад +2

      @@kendesjarlais7577 Everything is "staged" in RUclipsLand. If the man erected a Taj Mahal made of logs and filmed it all step by step, to be sure there would be an eager gaggle of negative Nancy's lined up to proclaim it were three feet less than the actual height, and not built to code.

  • @mzteepal
    @mzteepal 5 лет назад +17

    greetings from Sydney Australia; good to see your beautiful wife and daughter enjoying their day out with you out at the cabin; oh and Cali having so much fun and excited that they're there with you both; thanks for sharing and cuddles for precious Cali; love you Cali

  • @lrinax
    @lrinax 5 лет назад +19

    Between nature and Family, you have the most loving videos I've ever been blessed to watch.

  • @angshemdanyeng6440
    @angshemdanyeng6440 4 года назад

    Hardworking and strong man. Beautiful wife, beautiful daughter. Humble family. God bless.

  • @Lori_M
    @Lori_M 5 лет назад +155

    Ahhhhhhh!!!! Another family video!!!! This just made my Friday 100% better! Love from Texas!

    • @elyonortiz1246
      @elyonortiz1246 3 года назад

      I'm Brazilian, and no undertand that is extracted The trees. It's álcool, or oil, or sugar? Do can Anybody explain me?

    • @Lori_M
      @Lori_M 3 года назад

      @@elyonortiz1246 It's maple sap, which can be made into syrup or sugar.

    • @elyonortiz1246
      @elyonortiz1246 3 года назад

      @trollolol eu entendi, só esqueci de agradecer a senhora muito gentil acima. Achei interessante pq não temos isso aqui né.

  • @corinabizzell6299
    @corinabizzell6299 5 лет назад +4

    I really enjoy seeing all of you working together as a family. Too few people have that which is one of the reasons why the family unit breaks down so easily these day.

  • @mglennon5535
    @mglennon5535 5 лет назад +58

    Perfect simple day with the family. Well done! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ehkerr
    @ehkerr 4 года назад

    This shows how it is possible, for those who are capable, to actually live off the land. Unfortunately, not many of us are capable. Kudos to this pioneer.

  • @KevinKillaKam
    @KevinKillaKam 4 года назад +30

    Such a beautiful family. Your daughter must be proud of you.

  • @444brandy
    @444brandy 5 лет назад +19

    Your dog always cracks a smile when being filmed. Such a ham!

  • @swamprat69er
    @swamprat69er 5 лет назад +94

    The family that plays together, stays together.
    Maple syrup, the darker the better. Boiled over an open fire you get the smokey flavour, too.

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 4 года назад

      @Flatus Antiquitous thank you so much for the information - as I live in New Zealand, I have always been curious about the process of maple syrup. I love it here, and next time I will look at the colour of the different brands on the shelf! 👍😊

  • @deploribusunum3894
    @deploribusunum3894 5 лет назад +5

    You got yourself a beautiful family a great dog and a life of peace. What more could anyone want.

  • @Imageyenation
    @Imageyenation 5 лет назад +60

    I know you love your family! Haven’t seen you smile that much or for that long in all the videos I’ve watched! Nice to see.

  • @tomlange1620
    @tomlange1620 3 года назад

    You are living my dream I had 50 years ago. You and your family are so very very lucky. Don’t ever give it up.

  • @nieinaczejnieinaczej6030
    @nieinaczejnieinaczej6030 5 лет назад +6

    This is called having happiness in life

  • @randomaz1135
    @randomaz1135 5 лет назад +5

    Nice to see an exhibition of joy, with the inclusion of family, not seen in any prior videos. Very sweet... Just keep doing what you're doing Shaun :)

  • @virginiareid5336
    @virginiareid5336 5 лет назад +45

    So very nice to see your family with you. I'm sure syrup or not,bI know that they had a wonderful time and great meals.

  • @SMichaelDeHart
    @SMichaelDeHart 5 лет назад +18

    Shawn, you've got a beautiful family. Truly blessed!

  • @mouradornellesc
    @mouradornellesc 4 года назад

    Congratulations, you left us a great example of how we can be better!

  • @RC-ku8pr
    @RC-ku8pr 7 месяцев назад

    HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT ONE MAN CAN ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH ...YET THE YOUNG GENERATION IS SO SO LAZY ... I'M ACTUALLY BLOWN AWAY... ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH NATURE I CAN SEE YOU LOVE IT SO MUCH IT'S JUST SO BEAUTIFUL !! TAKE CARE GOD BLESS

  • @robertrogish1038
    @robertrogish1038 5 лет назад +5

    Every second is excellent - thank you !

  • @TaigaTurf
    @TaigaTurf 5 лет назад +38

    It has been a year of watching My Self Reliance now.. starting with last year's Maple run..
    Truly the best Channel, filming and editing on YT.

  • @michael_k_aus_S
    @michael_k_aus_S 5 лет назад +13

    Dear Shawn, your Videos are becoming frequent part of my Life, giving me some peace and hope that there are still other people in the world like you. You and your lovely family are doing good! Always hold on to it! Always makes my day!

  • @rocky8084
    @rocky8084 4 года назад +4

    Humble guy with lots of skills

  • @Lesnaia1713
    @Lesnaia1713 4 года назад +2

    Боже, какое счастье жить в таком красивом месте! Нет никаких технологий, разрушающие нашу душу, тело. Больше времени проводишь с близкими, живое общение, общение с природой. Это же и есть счастье. Какая там депрессия, когда нужно постоянно что-то делать и такая красота рядом! Им таким мужчиной не пропадешь!

  • @sharonh1671
    @sharonh1671 5 лет назад +9

    Shawn another lovely and relaxing video, it's nice to see your wife and daughter they are both beautiful , and yes you are richer than any CEO. God bless you and your family

  • @STARTFLEETTACTICALOPS
    @STARTFLEETTACTICALOPS 5 лет назад +14

    Mr. Shawn James, thanks for sharing these wonderful moments of your private life with us. My wife and I will be moving to Brockville, Ontario next June. We will be purchasing some land when we get there so we can live the quiet and peaceful life. Hope to meet you in person sometime in the near future. From my family to yours much love and respect from Windsor, Ontario.

  • @berg-t2w
    @berg-t2w 5 лет назад +9

    So beautiful to See you with your wife and daughter. After all the shit you have ben through. You all deserve this peaceful, simple but Rich life. Hopefully all your future plans and wishes will come true ,!

  • @stephengagnon4714
    @stephengagnon4714 3 года назад

    Family together is always fun to be together and do something and eat a good meal. Love it

  • @dansmitham2437
    @dansmitham2437 Год назад

    What a blessing to be able to spend this time with your family.

  • @jackiehornsey7306
    @jackiehornsey7306 5 лет назад +8

    Looks like it is thawing out now in the forest! Nice to see your wife and daughter enjoying what you have built between you. 😊🌲

  • @amessad
    @amessad 5 лет назад +18

    Ohhh Shawn... thanks man! ... your family must be very, VERY proud for you!

  • @AllYouNeedIsLove601
    @AllYouNeedIsLove601 5 лет назад +26

    So lovely to see you and your family spending time together in the great outdoors preparing the maple 🍁 syrup. You have a beautiful family.

  • @cookinggear4237
    @cookinggear4237 5 лет назад +22

    NEVER EVER BRO ..Thought, I would enjoy ; watching your videos so much ..I'm a city boy to the bone . I see the beauty and the hard work threw your eyes and get joy from it.Thank you so much, for sharing your gifts of Life .

    • @catsincredulous9998
      @catsincredulous9998 4 года назад

      How old are you? I used to love the city. There are aspect that I still like, but I'm on the other side of the fence now. 47 and building my homestead on 8.5 acres in CO.

    • @carlindurfee7566
      @carlindurfee7566 4 года назад

      Cat's Incredulous love cats 🐈 too cities are cool but like time away to relax best of both worlds

  • @alfon10000
    @alfon10000 5 лет назад +21

    what a beautiful house he built, I think that in my life I will never have something like that but I love watching his videos make me move with my imagination towards that place where he has his house, simply beautiful place

  • @sarahsiskin6780
    @sarahsiskin6780 5 лет назад +45

    I have been remiss in watching your videos these past few months. My mom passed away. Life is hard sometimes.
    I’m glad I’m back and have a lot to catch up on tho!
    Thanks for still being around!!

    • @brendadurr5186
      @brendadurr5186 4 года назад

      You are blessed to have lived a life with a beautiful person. Moms are priceless. Carry her always in your heart

  • @vgffgfvdghhft6511
    @vgffgfvdghhft6511 5 лет назад +13

    Yes yes yes it's the most moments that I love
    When the all famley sitting around the table .have a nice and happy life all the time.

  • @Oxatolla
    @Oxatolla 5 лет назад +14

    Well, that was a lovely, wholesome video to start the day with! Thank you Shawn.

  • @ЛюбовьТрофимова-я3б

    Можно вечно смотреть на огонь, воду , и … как работает и готовит еду настоящий мужчина!!! Я восхищаюсь Вами и Вашей семьей!!!❤Спасибо , что делитесь с нами своей жизнью.❤❤❤ 11:10

  • @nishaad771993
    @nishaad771993 3 года назад

    A channel could not be more aptly titles
    Built the cabin from scratch...started by felling the trees
    The man can build, cook, hunt, forage and what not.....even the videography is great
    truly self reliant
    Keep up the good work!

  • @Jason_xofilos
    @Jason_xofilos 5 лет назад +7

    Hello Shawm - I agree with the previous comment your video are relaxing and enjoyable to watch. I can just feel the joy you have sharing your cabin with your family.

  • @antond2154
    @antond2154 5 лет назад +7

    Hi Shawn you have a beautiful family and it’s so nice to see them with you at the cabin doing family things like making maple syrup. God Bless you all. 😊

  • @georgebeilman9292
    @georgebeilman9292 5 лет назад +4

    Shawn you're videos are getting better and better!! Really nice to see your family and I know you love having them there. Keep up the great work !!

  • @motodreddvlog7348
    @motodreddvlog7348 4 года назад

    that is the point of life you have story to tell in your future granchildren....that is the life some people need

  • @BożenaK-e8y
    @BożenaK-e8y 3 месяца назад

    Jestem zachwycona Twoja rodzina i tym co robisz dziękuję ❤

  • @edowlut2004
    @edowlut2004 5 лет назад +8

    Another nice video, the cabin looked and felt like a real homestead with your family there with you

  • @liberyone5185
    @liberyone5185 5 лет назад +49

    Shawn: You have a beautiful family. Great to see your wife & daughter.

  • @justixsirf
    @justixsirf 5 лет назад +28

    Worth shaving for Shawn 😁. Good to see the Wifey & Kiddo up at the cabin. Hi from 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Aotearoa).

    • @rronaldreagan
      @rronaldreagan 5 лет назад +1

      Justine Edwards hey is it true Trent went to israel last year and that some of the suspects have fled to israel for protection and to avoid being charged for the incident?

    • @justixsirf
      @justixsirf 5 лет назад

      @@rronaldreagan Dunno mate

  • @shaikharkongor7165
    @shaikharkongor7165 5 лет назад +1

    You're with your family! That's awesome, a winter holiday in the woods instead of the noisy city life.

  • @Валентина-л8л7к
    @Валентина-л8л7к Год назад +1

    Здравствуйте Шон. Когда просматривает ваше видио где вы встречаете своих родных. У вас глаза загораются огоньком,и улыбка настолько открыта,искренне ,с любовью. И вы становитесь таким счастливым. И это вас очень красит. Улыбайтесь по чаще просто так , ведь улыбка и смех это заряд позитивных эмоций. Прибавляет сил,и вдохновляет на творческие дела, и на позитив к жизни. Да,хорошо когда близкие приезжают ,они вам дают немного расслабиться и забыться немного о тех делах которые вы держите в голове. Вам наверное многие из подписчиков писали что вы очень,очень приятный мужчина на внешность,сильный по строительству тяжелых фронт работ. А с искренней улыбкой вы еще становитесь милей. Я очень ,очень рада за вас и ваших близких. Всех ,всех благ вам и вашим близким.

  • @richxts1357
    @richxts1357 5 лет назад +58

    Wow! what a beautiful family. Thanks for the video and the opportunity to see your wife and daughter.

    • @davebrittain9216
      @davebrittain9216 5 лет назад +2

      Exactly what I was thinking so I could not put it any better than you did. A beautiful day with a lovely wife and daughter and even Cali running around. Looked like something you'd see in a movie.

  • @PabloP169
    @PabloP169 5 лет назад +10

    Great to see some of the family out at the cabin. I hope that they enjoyed it.

  • @tbone7179
    @tbone7179 5 лет назад +4

    Nice to see the family join, totally understand why they may not have up to now. Thanks for the journey over the past what about two years, crazy but awesome.

  • @DBZluvz
    @DBZluvz 4 года назад +2

    I'm happy for this man and his wife to have beautiful, happy children who are more than likely proud of their parents for the life they lead and their accomplishment. I am conflicted watching the interactions from these parents and their daughter, I'm happy for them but pissed and jealous at the same time, jealous that they show us the actual dream of a happy family who have worked hard to get to where they are and pissed that I couldn't have this in my own family (mostly because they're all dead) but this is what ''THE DREAM'' looks like. God bless you Shawn and your family and I hope this dream you've built with your wife stays in your family for generations to come. God bless and stay safe.

  • @АлексейВладимирович-я7г

    Даже не зная языка , мне все понятно .
    Здоровья и удачи ВАМ .☺
    Просто приятно смотреть .😊

    • @АлексейВладимирович-я7г
      @АлексейВладимирович-я7г 5 лет назад

      Это только второе видео которое я посмотрел , а их много .
      Очень буду рад посмотреть и другие когда будет время .

  • @mikedeclerck1421
    @mikedeclerck1421 5 лет назад +10

    We thoroughly enjoyed sharing the family time with you, what a beautiful family. Give Cali a BIG HUG from Mike & Ronnie.

  • @alexkasacous
    @alexkasacous 5 лет назад +746

    I'd like to think that in 50 years time your girls will be making maple syrup at the cabin with their grandkids, telling them stories about their mom and dad and a dog named Cali.

    • @MySelfReliance
      @MySelfReliance  5 лет назад +166

      I hope so

    • @jeanniegriffin1692
      @jeanniegriffin1692 5 лет назад +35

      Your a blessed man, Shawn James. Thanks for sharing, I learn a lot from this channel. 🌺🍍🌺🌺

    • @BlueMoonDragoonvanGwada
      @BlueMoonDragoonvanGwada 5 лет назад +22

      ... and the man in the rain .. with his bag full of secrets ...
      did journeyed way up mountainside .. far above the clouds ! ...
      and nothin' was ever heared from him again ... exept ! ...
      the sound of tubular bells .. (from Mike Oldfield) ...

    • @sarah-dh2lm
      @sarah-dh2lm 5 лет назад +13

      Best comment ever.

    • @williedaniels3882
      @williedaniels3882 5 лет назад +6

      @@BlueMoonDragoonvanGwada Great musical quote from another master artist!

  • @marybethcurran4330
    @marybethcurran4330 5 лет назад +49

    These videos are truly beautiful and awe inspiring. I have watched you from the beginning and you have made a tremendous amount of progress at your camp. I have gone through similar life experiences as but, unfortunately am still grinding it out in the big city of Chicago. I have had the pleasure of camping and fishing in the Ontario wilderness and have never felt so at peace and one with nature. I find your videos bring me to that oasis of peace that I too experienced in the remote wilderness. Keep up the great work. As a carpenter ( I re-invented myself from a corporate guy as well) I appreciate your craftsmanship, as a video production major in college I appreciate your cinematography, as a fairly accomplished home chef, I appreciate your cooking skills, as a loving husband and father I appreciate your beautiful family, as a human I appreciate your endless generosity, you are quite inspirational. Thank you!

    • @marybethcurran4330
      @marybethcurran4330 5 лет назад +3

      I'm on my wife's You Tube account btw..........

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 4 года назад +1

      Beautiful comment, and I agree with you that Shawn is phenomenal at all the things he does!

  • @lindahoffman7473
    @lindahoffman7473 3 года назад +6

    What an amazing Father you are. You are so productively industrious. You have made this world a better place despite the push back from nasty neighbors who must envy your peaceful countenance and fruits of your dedicated and amazing work. Your loyal following, those of us who believe that nature is to be protected and appreciated. You have done that to the highest degree!
    My greatest respect for the beautiful niche you have created, not once but now, twice. Hats off to you Shawn and your precious family, Cali included.

  • @kenneth2656
    @kenneth2656 4 года назад +50

    I love your dog, that he always carries his favourite toy the orange buoy around.

    • @alangeorgebarstow
      @alangeorgebarstow 4 года назад +5

      SHE always carries HER favourite toy around.

    • @alangeorgebarstow
      @alangeorgebarstow 4 года назад +2

      @Both barrels Dogs (and humans) do not have 'genders'. Only nouns have those. Dogs and humans have a SEX. Also "dogs" needs a possessive apostrophe. [Yes, and I did get that your post was a joke, it didn't go over my head.] :•)

    • @amythomas1124
      @amythomas1124 4 года назад +2

      Both barrels I heard Shawn referring to Cali as a she! 🙄

    • @janinesnow3056
      @janinesnow3056 3 года назад

      @@amythomas1124 yes, Cali is a she. Shawn is surrounded by them!

  • @Satya2btrue
    @Satya2btrue 5 лет назад +19

    Looks like you’re enjoying family time Shawn! The big melt is on!

  • @rollemswift2683
    @rollemswift2683 5 лет назад +14

    Nice to see the family Shaun, don't think I've seen you smile so much, the meal made me so envious of outdoor cooking I could smell it from the UK. enjoyed the vid happy days.
    Geo.

  • @khwilli1
    @khwilli1 5 лет назад +5

    You have a beautiful family. Thank you so much for having them appear on your channel.

  • @johntatum8088
    @johntatum8088 2 года назад +1

    Nice plates...glad everyone is together, very special!

  • @rogerwalker1933
    @rogerwalker1933 Год назад

    Thank you Shawn , family n Cali for showing us a simplified lifestyle for we love the outdoors. Take care and God Bless Roger n Meldrid Walker Texas

  • @nicholasmorley2719
    @nicholasmorley2719 5 лет назад +6

    Awesome to see ur family Must have been real special for u...

  • @jenniferadderley8219
    @jenniferadderley8219 5 лет назад +65

    Nice video Shawn and lovely to see your family taking part 👌 Goodluck with your maple syrup 😃👋

  • @cherrydowns7745
    @cherrydowns7745 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you Shawn, nice work with family. Looking buff young man! And there's sweet Cali with her fetch toy!

    • @terrinadeau8965
      @terrinadeau8965 5 лет назад

      The "Orange Thingee" is it's proper name... goes everywhere!

    • @yeah4me1
      @yeah4me1 5 лет назад

      LOL@@terrinadeau8965

  • @jamespichette8649
    @jamespichette8649 3 года назад

    This is living no tv no phones electronics. Thats how life meant to be that is so awesome

  • @AndTheCorrectAnswerIs
    @AndTheCorrectAnswerIs 5 лет назад +53

    Nice to see you with your family enjoying what you've worked so hard to create.

  • @cappadocia2253
    @cappadocia2253 5 лет назад +6

    It’s very therapeutic to see how you have built up your cabin from scratch , and truly appreciate the sense of value from all kinds of aspects you share with . I found this channel couple days ago and I am totally hooked up to it. Thank you for making such wonderfully made documentaries and will keep following your channel from Taiwan 🇹🇼💕🇹🇼💕

    • @sarapulford5957
      @sarapulford5957 5 лет назад +1

      Dinah Dai : Whilst watching this series at the same time find Series 1 and start from scratch. Fantastic !

  • @truebornsonofliberty554
    @truebornsonofliberty554 5 лет назад +104

    With all due respect, Shawn, your wife and daughter are beautiful. Keep winning at life and God bless.(and yes, I watched the log splitting video on your other channel)

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 3 года назад

    Cali watches everything Shawn does. What a sweetheart ~

  • @peacefulheart6663
    @peacefulheart6663 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you, dear people, for this beautiful video offering for us to experience. Much goodness and wholesomeness to see in action. God bless you. God bless us all.

  • @ahmedlahlou8123
    @ahmedlahlou8123 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you so much. You have a beautiful life and you deserve it. You're such a hard working dedicated inspirational and humble man ! Beard is gone :( maybe not practical but it was majestic !