I feel very relaxed when I watch you and Cali. I am a very depressed and I have anxiety really bad after my 36 yr old son died 3 yrs ago. I found this RUclips site and have watched it all. Like I said I never felt so calm in a long time since I started watching you! Thank you
Hang in there dawna. Things will get a little easier. Keep your mind on the Lord when you get anxious or depressed. It never goes away but we "learn" how to live with it. God bless & keep you near Him.
Shawn, your photography is outstanding! The music is so calming with the scenery and how you include Cali, just the best videos I have ever seen! Love watching Cali sway that hind end and wag that pretty tail is all I can take before I start to tear up! Your videos take my breath away! I enjoy them so much, I sit for hours watching them and realize my morning coffee runs into lunchtime! The tearing is not for sadness but from the pleasure of watching you go about your day living the dream! I can almost feel the snow beneath my feet, the smell of the trees, the water rushing and you are real easy on the eyes! No worries for your wife, I'm 67! Teehee! The truth is, it's a little too late for me to live this way, it's something I should have done many years ago! Now, I'm recovering from heart surgery and now enjoying my time just watching your video's and seeing how other people live. I've turned the TV off and don't watch the news! I've always wondered how a log cabin was built, so now I know! You teach so much about how to live in survival mode, like starting fires, cooking and making coffee! I once had a coffee pot like the one you brew yours in and still do have my cast iron pots and skillets! I can't let those go. I live in Central Louisiana now and we do cook a lot of gumbo's and jambalaya in them. There is one question I have, hopefully you can answer. Cali looks so healthy and fit. What do you feed her to keep her so active and her coat is just stunning! We can tell she's living a great lifestyle and is such a happy girl! Any suggestions on dogfood and how much? Thanks!
The quote at the end put me back into a canoe with my father when I was a teenager. Fishing on a lake in New Hampshire, early morning with fog floating just above the water. We listened to large mouth gulping bugs off the surface. It seemed just natural to move in a crawl, to speak in a whisper, as though nature was still resting and we were the children of the earth respecting the wishes of peace and quiet. Every clunk of an oak or crash of a lure against the water echoed as though a book had landed with a crash in a library. I miss that.
I felt it as if I was there. People who don’t experience moments like that can’t really understand the emotion of such scenes from your life and the positive vibe it creates within.
@@outdoorsforever1027 I wept with emotion last 10 minutes, felt as if the Universe had embraced and enveloped me. Shawn captures the essence and majesty of Nature’s peace, tranquility and beauty. Best meditation.
I admire your positive attitude, Shawn. You're a man worth emulating. I'm sorry you had to deal with crappy neighbors, but to pick up and move everything further out and start all over again... you have my respect. I use your videos quite frequently to show my two young sons what hard work looks like and what it can accomplish for you. I pray God's favor be with you and your family as you begin this new chapter in your lives. Thanks for sharing all of this with us. I believe you are changing the world for the good, a few people at a time. Don't quit, eh? All the best from Alaska!
If all else failed, you could make and market calming videos of those beautiful scenes of the lake and that soothing music, with Cali cameos like this one. (I can almost feel my blood pressure going down.) Also, maybe a 24 hour time-lapse showing the wildlife that visits. Gorgeous!
Agreed. I love the footage of the new location. I'm sorry you had to move, but am very glad that we can stay with you as you continue making an amazing life. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
@@wolfgang.thecoach3797 Well, I guess he can't please us all, and a chain saw is far more practical. At the end of the day, he has to do what is easiest on himself.
@@patriciabarnes7034 put me on the list too, it seams that we all get lost with the world and what it takes to get all done even alone, the best Shawn..
I watch these with my grandson by my side, hoping he will learn to love the outdoors, and be as responsible there, as you are, Shawn. He gets really excited whenever you ... and Cali, are on the screen, doing what you love. Great to see you're keeping these coming regularly, Shawn. That Cali healed well, is just icing on the cake you serve to us all. ;) Despite the snow and ice ... I always seem to get more done, when working in cool & cold weather. No bugs to swat, sweat to wipe, and humidity to sap strength away.
Shawn, I've watched your channel for a couple years now.... wanted to say "thanks" for giving us folks down here in the States something to take our minds off the madness....
My doctor always remarks about my low blood pressure so I let him in on my secret and showed him your video that I watched while waiting for him. Now you've got another fan!
What a talented, sensitive man you are, Shawn! I have watched most of the last 3 years of videos, and in your eyes and voice I hear kindness. In your hands I see strength and justice. I would be so proud to call you Friend!
I love the structure of this video: 1) A big section of your work/projects, 2) A bit of talk/explanation, and 3) A beautiful montage of nature/music. That image of the windswept pine was especially gorgeous! Thanks, Shawn!
I know you’re in great shape and probably will be for a long time into your 60s and 70s. But it’s good you’re getting this done before the 60s hit. I seriously did not know what could start deteriorating in the 60s, but then I wasn’t in as good of shape as you. Love watching you build; it inspires me every day just to get up and do the little things in life. You do touch quite a great range of people in this audience. I wish you so much success!
Know exactly where you are coming from Linda but life does go on all the same and we just start to realise more and more how wonderful the world can be as we get older.
That little stove reminds me of my great grandmother, Mary Stuart, who always cooked on a woodburning stove and ironed all her clothes with an iron heated by the stove‼️❣️I loved going to visit her in her little house in Yakima, Washington. She used to tell us stories of Idaho where my Grandmother Grace was born and raised (and my mother too). She used to take my grandmother with her and row a little boat across the Snake River to cook for all the Ranch Hands on a big ranch there in Idaho. She had a little bottle of small colorful gems in all colors,saying she had found them in the rivers of Idaho.
Wow, Shawn James, an absolute gorgeous scenery on today’s video. Your gorgeous CALI is so well train. I am so happy that CALI is well and running around. You certainly have a TREASURED property there in GORGEOUS CANADA. You have lots of delicious edible fresh berries there. I eat different fruits cherries myself daily. I eat lots of hazel nuts as well. KUDOS AMD BRAVO SHAWN TO YOU, BEAUTIFUL WIFE, DAUGHTERS, FUTURE SON-IN-LAW AND DOG CALI. I had now been watching your RUclips channel for one year. From us here in the ailing, sad UNITED STATES. 👍🏽😀
Ari Ramo...Hello from the UK, I hope you are well and staying safe and of course enjoying the many delights of this channel. I had to come back here for a visit, just to re-watch this video with its incredibly stunning ending. Stay safe.
Greetings from Ohio. Wow! The last 10 minutes. The last 10 seconds, goosebumps. Mother nature sure does present a good photographer with great material. The music, Shawn, you nailed it. Thank you
I havent seen real winter since 1965 & 1966 in Delaware. Long time ago, was around 8 to 9 yrs old. The development live in had wonderful sledding hill, with our flexible flyers go flying down the hill.
You live where postcards and computer wall paper background ideas are born.. Those sceneries are breath-takingly awesome and not to mention they look quite tranquil.. . Thanks for sharing,,
What a relaxing way to eat your dinner and watch your video. My Dad was a carpenter and my brother also is one. What's great is to watch someone working, watch someone making something out of wood. That's creativity.
The knowledge of Nature's products---various trees, their water content, temperature, resistance and sensitivities to insects, molds, etc---It is all such a science.
As so many of your subscribers commint the scenery is truly beautiful that being said I truly hope in today's world you can remain and stay safe and continue to do what you do for us to enjoy thank you very much
I would name this video "SERENITY"...Very peaceful...I love how Cali stares at the camera and relaxes looking at the water as if appreciating nature...Animals are much more conscious of some things we humans are not...
In one video, when you sharpened your construction pencil it brought me back to my childhood when I watched my dad for a few years every weekend out build our home. How happy he was to be doing something that brought him such pride and accomplishment. You keep me close to him with such a simple action. Maybe that's why I like the lumber department. It's the fragrance of the wood. Stay in nature it's where we are meant to be. Thank you.
@@NegronJL1 usually where I live, when we have really mild winters we somehow always tend to get very cold springs. Probably just a coincidence but I find it interesting.
I think the films get better all the time I really look forward to the lo ger films on a Friday The scenery parts tonight were exceptional and almost spiritual If you read this Shawn I send my best wishes from all my family in Scotland John Robertson
I’m amending my last comment .. you should have an award for your photography. Your sense of well being peace beauty comes thru it makes us feel a sense of grace and gratitude. God bless kisses for Callie
When you talked about the scent of the woods , I laughed because that's exactly how I feel when I would be hunting or taking a walk in the woods. I always felt like it healed my spirit and lifted me up !!❤
Absolutely beautiful lake shots! Water so clear👍 An amazing carpenter/craftsman ... a thoroughly enjoy your channel.. Always looking for your next Shaun and Cali.Stay safe and healthy 👍
I now end every eveing watching your videos. I am so relaxed and have slept so well in 20 years. You have a true gift when it come to presenting these wonderful pieces of heaven for us all to enjoy. Thank you so much Shawn
These are beautiful cabins. If you build several you could rent them out to people who genuinely want to experience a week or month in the real wilderness. People who hunt and fish and will respect your property and the land! You could support a good living for you and your family. Well its an idea that came to me, as your building several structures and cabins. Seems like you build faster even though your not in any hurry, with every structure you create. You get better and better all the time. You are an amazing craftsman. I can't not mention how delightful Cali is as well. I love watching her running around then suddenly she appears and looks into the camera and checks things out until she suddenly disappears as quickly as she came.😍
I was fortunate enough to live in the forest for 15 yrs. I will never forget the smell you mentioned. I literally lived on a hill in the town of Foresthill, California. I had to drive down the hill for work but the minute I got home and opened the car door the smells of the forest greeted me. I will never forget my time there. I miss living there. I'm in Humboldt County now in Northern CA. It is also surrounded by forests but you have to go deeper into the trees to get that wonderful forest smell. I enjoyed today's video with a bit of nature, Cali, and a lesson on trees. Have a lovely day! :) Sharon from California
I take it that beautiful lake is near your new home site. 😊 You do realize that those of us that watch you unfailingly are so envious of your freedom and your knowledge! Keep up the good work and stay well! We look forward to your progress with loving anticipation. Give Cali a hug for all of us. And tell your family Thanks for sharing you.
What a wonderful video! Such a treat for a relaxing morning. The music you choose is so restful and the photography superb. Warm greetings from Northern Ireland.
I forgot how nice it is to just watch this. So much going on that I got pulled into it all and forgot how good it is for my soul to just watch you build, and Cali chase.
This was a wonderful episode. I loved every portion of it. You are doing a fine job of constructing the workshop. The footage at the end of the video brought tears to my eyes...what beauty our God in heaven has provided for our delight! Thank you for letting us share in your adventure.
Shawn, you have really stepped up your video's! I have been sick with fever, and its the kind of thing that makes you feel awful. But I watched your video today, not only did I get to see you work, fell trees, work on the cabin, the awesome commentary, but you literally showed me the best nature footage you've ever done, it literally put tears in my eyes of the beauty of it all. Thank you so much!
Best video of all! Along with all the rest, for I love your videos so much, that I keep looking for the ones I have not watch yet; also keep rewatching many over. Love your videos along with Cali and your family. Thank You 🙏 for sharing! Very inspirational and Enlightenment for the world to share and participate! Love ❤️ you for eternity!
Finally, I get to see you work instead of just talk. I am of course a little eager to watch you start as I am 86 years old and eager to see your new cabin and your beautiful family living there with you. Good luck and Gods speed!!
Just found your channel today. My sister and I have been binge watching you on our tv. Some of the vlogs show out of order but it has been fantastic. Our Dad was in construction, he would have loved to see what you do. He did a lot of off grid building for the forestry years ago. They would pack into the areas on mules. My older brother was in a mule pack in an old photo we have. Jim would have been 75 this year so many years ago. Dad was a renaissance man like you. If he could dream it he could build it. Don't give up on your dreams. You have a lot of the same hand tools he used. I never saw him use a drill press like yours too cool! If he didn't he would have loved it. Love the peace and beauty. Music too. We grew up in Yosemite national park in California so missing the mountains and trees right now.
The best and maybe most relevant video ever especially the last few minutes. What natural beauty you have in your life. The best message? The shot of the tree leaning, but not breaking on the windswept shoreline at 43:07. So appropriate for us now during these really stressful COVID times. Thanks for sharing.
As you speak of, I sure miss spending time in forest as yours and the smells. As a kid we lived on the edge of a massive forest, those were spectacular times and memories missed now. Cali looked majestic in some of those water shots. I'd enjoy having a photo of that tree at 43:14 mark, it looks like windswept in motion while just standing there..
wow.once again, the building, the knowledge of how a forest works, and native spiecies, that u plan to replant, along with new berries and fruits, for you and the wildlife to share. I dont think its just me that finds myself in awe of this man. The property look absolutely beautiful. Im a fan for life. You go Cali
Shawn, I thank you for sharing your reflective moment at the lake side in the tail end of your video. It has been months since I have been able to have a forest wash, or enjoy the snow on the trees falling on me, and the serenity of a lake side. We are all facing our own challenges these days. I appreciate you sharing a self reflecting moment. Gives me pause. Thank you.
Greetings, I am truly glad that you are privileged to be able to live and enjoy those landscapes and that nature. I hope you have the strength so that we too can enjoy your videos, simply thank you and encourage you.
Shawn my husband and I watch you everyday. We are probably just as eager as you are to start your new home. We love Cali and it is not hard to see you take the time to throw his toys for him to get his exercises. I hope you and your beautiful wife will be very happy in your new home, and yes you are eye candy yourself. I must say one could learn a lot from you as I did but unfortunately for me I am too old and full of arthritis lol. Anyway Shawn we wish nothing but the best for you and your family. Keep building and stay safe!
Great satisfaction watching your workmanship ,that building is that solid and strong you could roll it it around the bush and stand it back up straight and open the door up and walk right in perfectly solid ,best wish's enjoy your skills.
I cannot express the joy and or relaxation your photography brings me...Yes, I have tears at the beauty...Love everything you stand for..thanks Shawn..been with you since the very beginning..never gets old here...
I like the quote by Sigurd F. Olson. I have a friend who camps on an island in the Quetico, in the middle of a waterfall. He filmed the waterfall from every angle, for one hour. (no talking) When he has a bad day, he plays this video.
I felt the peace and serenity of your new homesite, I folded my arms, sat back in my chair and watched. That windblown tree is beautiful...don't cut that one down! I know you won't, you could sell that to a magazine. The spoils of the wolves was a bit disheartening, keep Cali close. Then an awesome sunset and the perfect quote at the end. What a beautiful area you live in.
The beautiful landscapes and your musings on the forest were like Walden's Pond had come to life. I like thinking about "pioneer trees" and "forest bathing." It is certainly true that being surrounded by the woods, smelling the pines, hearing the wind in the trees, feeling the rough surfaces of a boulder you sit on to watch the birds and clouds go by, these are the best medicine for body and mind. Never far from me in Colorado is the Arkansas River and it is lined with cottonwood trees, some up to 150 years old, and these enormous and twisted trees are called "grandfather" trees. Nature anywhere can make you feel connected to the earth, and to your deepest self. Thanks Shawn for a great video.
@@VCthaGOATdunker goes to show that I grew up in the Midwest and had always had the changing seasons and sacrificed my seasons for my mother’s health. And I would do it all over again! But I still miss the seasons.
If I could find the words to express how much your videos have done for my anxiety, I believe it would break the internet. I woke at about 6 AM this morning, full-on panic attack. Basically, it's the feeling of being buried alive. I sat and watched multiple videos, and it eventually vanished. Thank you, sir, for sharing your life with us. Also, I cant find the words , but trees give off something which helps to fight disease (for them), and, as the gent expressed, it has a calming effect. The calmness is due to whatever the trees put out. Very interesting, and explains a lot.
That tree towards the end.... Amazing... It has so much expression, standing strong against the wind and bent like a poet in extasy, reciting its story :)
Sometimes, what appears to be chaos, beyond one's doing or control, proves to be a blessing. "Peace, man. That's where it's at!" Stay safe, sane and accept blessings in disguise.
Thank you for sharing your journey in life. I have built things on icy, cold days like this. I know how your hands ache until you get them warm. The fire becomes your life support until you get the blood flowing. Those logs aren’t getting any lighter, are they? Age is cruel like that. But your end product is strong and honest. Well built, brother. Sharing your spiritual time with Cali in your special spot was very personal and kind. It gives a glimpse of the rewards of hard labor. It is a gift of peace and bonding with nature. Very nice craft.
Ok, so I'm assuming this workshop is on the new property. Wow, it seems like he just finished the one at the old homestead. Shawn is amazing, so adaptable. And, he shares his wise wisdom with all of us. The sounds of crunching snow, snapping branches, falling trees: heavenly! I can almost feel the brisk breezes and smell the pine. And then there's sweet Cali...🥰
Ok, so come on I say to myself. I not only enjoy watching the build, I also enjoy learning and so enjoy the beauty of everything I see here. I see it in the wood, the trees, the fire, the rock, water, the sky..everything I see in these videos I enjoy. I don’t watch tv AT ALL here at home, but I will watch these video’s. So it’s my cable channel, and worth paying for! Totally worth it. I’m pretty organized with certain things, so hoping you have it set up where something can be done the first week of every month. If not, I will pay for my channel either way. Absolutely spectacular, the most beautiful sight I’ve ever seen right here. Thank you so very much!
Yes Shawn nearly as great as the sunsets we get over here looking West, though you have much more water, we have but a river to watch for flooding. Lovely music that you picked, so tranquil and soothing, almost had me dropping off to sleep. Cheers to you Both!!
some beautiful shots once again shawn! i cant help but think while watching, with the climate going the way it is, that when the now normal parts of the world descend into deserts or revert back under water, your descendants will still have one mighty fine place to call their own. the frozen northern territories will be an oasis in an otherwise difficult world to live in
I believe that there’s a great amount of trees to build what you need and there will be more then enough left to enjoy nature. God bless you and your family Shawn! 👍👍👍💯💯💯
I love how much you learned and share about forest ecology. It's an amazing conservation project in my opinion. Here some comments on this topic: In research we usually measure tree stem diameters both at the base and at breast height (1.4 m) to correlate with age. They are fairly good age predictor variables but local growing conditions and varying forest structure through time can lead to highly variable growing speeds, remember that when you estimate the age of old trees using an age/diameter regression! As you pointed out earlier, the current species distribution does not necessarily reflect local historic biodiversity because of selective logging. Also, historic species diversity was not necessarily in equilibrium with the current climate. To determine what species will thrive on your property, I suggest to study old growth forest in the area, but also consider species that are more adapted to climate conditions that will prevail in the future (e.g. more heat tolerant species). You should also consider creating wildflower habitat for insects, which will help pollinate your garden, in addition to forest edge habitat. Thanks for this great content!
Love seeing Cali again and knowing that shevis well. Such a sweet precious puppy. We always call them puppies no matter their age. Dog just sounds so cold and if they have been raised right the are anything but cold. True and loyal partners and friends! The best in your new endeavors! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍
The montage at the end was mesmerizing, hypnotic and spectacular! Oh my lord, what was that beautiful music you used, I need a copy! Thank you Shawn for sharing your hard work with us. Stay safe.
Truly gift human in tune with nature and yourself. I was so relaxed watching I fell asleep a few times and had to rewind.... more words of wisdom and an amazing ending... Ahhhh peace, thanks for sharing.
Please never quit showing us a better life. Your videos are great. Thank you. Love Cali. Looking forward to the 2 million subscribers you are sure to get soon. 🤙
The whole ambiance is just beautiful, the snow the wood and the music , definitely is my kind of heaven! Thankyou for all this beautiful learning and insight , and love seeing how happy Calli is ❤️xx
I feel very relaxed when I watch you and Cali. I am a very depressed and I have anxiety really bad after my 36 yr old son died 3 yrs ago. I found this RUclips site and have watched it all. Like I said I never felt so calm in a long time since I started watching you! Thank you
Hang in there dawna. Things will get a little easier. Keep your mind on the Lord when you get anxious or depressed. It never goes away but we "learn" how to live with it. God bless & keep you near Him.
Yeah Dawna it's great for me too. You might want to check out Jake and Nicole and The Nomadic Movement
. Not as great as Shawn's but I like them too.
So sorry for your loss, hang in there. Life is a blessing everyday, prayers for you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss, from Mississippi!
Hugs , I feel the same.
Shawn, your photography is outstanding! The music is so calming with the scenery and how you include Cali, just the best videos I have ever seen! Love watching Cali sway that hind end and wag that pretty tail is all I can take before I start to tear up! Your videos take my breath away! I enjoy them so much, I sit for hours watching them and realize my morning coffee runs into lunchtime! The tearing is not for sadness but from the pleasure of watching you go about your day living the dream! I can almost feel the snow beneath my feet, the smell of the trees, the water rushing and you are real easy on the eyes! No worries for your wife, I'm 67! Teehee! The truth is, it's a little too late for me to live this way, it's something I should have done many years ago! Now, I'm recovering from heart surgery and now enjoying my time just watching your video's and seeing how other people live. I've turned the TV off and don't watch the news! I've always wondered how a log cabin was built, so now I know! You teach so much about how to live in survival mode, like starting fires, cooking and making coffee! I once had a coffee pot like the one you brew yours in and still do have my cast iron pots and skillets! I can't let those go. I live in Central Louisiana now and we do cook a lot of gumbo's and jambalaya in them. There is one question I have, hopefully you can answer. Cali looks so healthy and fit. What do you feed her to keep her so active and her coat is just stunning! We can tell she's living a great lifestyle and is such a happy girl! Any suggestions on dogfood and how much? Thanks!
The quote at the end put me back into a canoe with my father when I was a teenager. Fishing on a lake in New Hampshire, early morning with fog floating just above the water. We listened to large mouth gulping bugs off the surface. It seemed just natural to move in a crawl, to speak in a whisper, as though nature was still resting and we were the children of the earth respecting the wishes of peace and quiet. Every clunk of an oak or crash of a lure against the water echoed as though a book had landed with a crash in a library.
I miss that.
I felt it as if I was there. People who don’t experience moments like that can’t really understand the emotion of such scenes from your life and the positive vibe it creates within.
Beautiful
That's a beautiful story and I love the analogy!
That was poetic.
@@outdoorsforever1027 I wept with emotion last 10 minutes, felt as if the Universe had embraced and enveloped me. Shawn captures the essence and majesty of Nature’s peace, tranquility and beauty. Best meditation.
I admire your positive attitude, Shawn. You're a man worth emulating. I'm sorry you had to deal with crappy neighbors, but to pick up and move everything further out and start all over again... you have my respect. I use your videos quite frequently to show my two young sons what hard work looks like and what it can accomplish for you. I pray God's favor be with you and your family as you begin this new chapter in your lives. Thanks for sharing all of this with us. I believe you are changing the world for the good, a few people at a time. Don't quit, eh? All the best from Alaska!
Good morning! Just poured my first coffee and Shawn shows up. Time for a dose of My Self Reliance and sit back and relax. Friday morning therapy.
Yes! It’s the little things and great people like Shawn that make our life better!
Friday night meditation!
Literally the same! Work almost done and it's time to relax while watching Shawn making these incredible things in the middle of nowhere :)))
Mine’s always Friday night therapy or pretty much every night before bed. A Good night to all! 🙏🏻😍👌
@@trisho.8331 same here~
If all else failed, you could make and market calming videos of those beautiful scenes of the lake and that soothing music, with Cali cameos like this one. (I can almost feel my blood pressure going down.) Also, maybe a 24 hour time-lapse showing the wildlife that visits. Gorgeous!
I've been a fan of your vids for a few years now and I think I can speak for a few of us and say they are quite therapeutic. Stay safe good sir.
Agreed. I love the footage of the new location. I'm sorry you had to move, but am very glad that we can stay with you as you continue making an amazing life. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Can't agree more. Bit unhappy though to have to listen to the noise of the chainsaw - opposite of therapeutic...
Agree
@@wolfgang.thecoach3797 Well, I guess he can't please us all, and a chain saw is far more practical. At the end of the day, he has to do what is easiest on himself.
@@patriciabarnes7034 put me on the list too, it seams that we all get lost with the world and what it takes to get all done even alone, the best Shawn..
I watch these with my grandson by my side, hoping he will learn to love the outdoors, and be as responsible there, as you are, Shawn. He gets really excited whenever you ... and Cali, are on the screen, doing what you love. Great to see you're keeping these coming regularly, Shawn. That Cali healed well, is just icing on the cake you serve to us all. ;)
Despite the snow and ice ... I always seem to get more done, when working in cool & cold weather. No bugs to swat, sweat to wipe, and humidity to sap strength away.
The lake footage at the end is magnificent, thank you for sharing it with us!
Shawn, I've watched your channel for a couple years now.... wanted to say "thanks" for giving us folks down here in the States something to take our minds off the madness....
My doctor always remarks about my low blood pressure so I let him in on my secret and showed him your video that I watched while waiting for him. Now you've got another fan!
😂 thanks
Amen to that 😃
What a talented, sensitive man you are, Shawn! I have watched most of the last 3 years of videos, and in your eyes and voice I hear kindness. In your hands I see strength and justice. I would be so proud to call you Friend!
That last 10mins or so is true poetry. Great pairing of the music as well. Some of your best work.
I love the structure of this video: 1) A big section of your work/projects, 2) A bit of talk/explanation, and 3) A beautiful montage of nature/music. That image of the windswept pine was especially gorgeous! Thanks, Shawn!
I know you’re in great shape and probably will be for a long time into your 60s and 70s. But it’s good you’re getting this done before the 60s hit. I seriously did not know what could start deteriorating in the 60s, but then I wasn’t in as good of shape as you. Love watching you build; it inspires me every day just to get up and do the little things in life. You do touch quite a great range of people in this audience. I wish you so much success!
Know exactly where you are coming from Linda but life does go on all the same and we just start to realise more and more how wonderful the world can be as we get older.
That little stove reminds me of my great grandmother, Mary Stuart, who always cooked on a woodburning stove and ironed all her clothes with an iron heated by the stove‼️❣️I loved going to visit her in her little house in Yakima, Washington. She used to tell us stories of Idaho where my Grandmother Grace was born and raised (and my mother too). She used to take my grandmother with her and row a little boat across the Snake River to cook for all the Ranch Hands on a big ranch there in Idaho. She had a little bottle of small colorful gems in all colors,saying she had found them in the rivers of Idaho.
Wow, Shawn James, an absolute gorgeous scenery on today’s video. Your gorgeous CALI is so well train. I am so happy that CALI is well and running around. You certainly have a TREASURED property there in GORGEOUS CANADA. You have lots of delicious edible fresh berries there. I eat different fruits cherries myself daily. I eat lots of hazel nuts as well. KUDOS AMD BRAVO SHAWN TO YOU, BEAUTIFUL WIFE, DAUGHTERS, FUTURE SON-IN-LAW AND DOG CALI. I had now been watching your RUclips channel for one year.
From us here in the ailing, sad UNITED STATES.
👍🏽😀
Calm down bud.
"Gorgeous"
Much love Julie 🙏
Love from Cambodia 🇰🇭
@@ThydaCookingTV The world loves Cambodia 🙏
Good morning from a very cold Finland to you all Shawn fans !
Ari Ramo...Hello from the UK, I hope you are well and staying safe and of course enjoying the many delights of this channel. I had to come back here for a visit, just to re-watch this video with its incredibly stunning ending. Stay safe.
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Music alone and your unrushed pace introduces such a serenity.... Love it
I’ve always loved the song played at the opening, but seems like we don’t hear it much anymore! Thanks for playing it, and for another great video!
Oh, so incredibly peaceful and beautiful...You could create a calendar with Cali in every shot with the sunsets, mountains, trees. Stunning.
Greetings from Ohio. Wow! The last 10 minutes. The last 10 seconds, goosebumps. Mother nature sure does present a good photographer with great material. The music, Shawn, you nailed it. Thank you
Ohio has more of a real winter than mid-atlantic states.
Lately temps soaring up an down, would rather around 30's to get use to it.
I havent seen real winter since 1965 & 1966 in Delaware. Long time ago, was around 8 to 9 yrs old. The development live in had wonderful sledding hill, with our flexible flyers go flying down the hill.
You live where postcards and computer wall paper background ideas are born.. Those sceneries are breath-takingly awesome and not to mention they look quite tranquil.. . Thanks for sharing,,
🤓 another therapeutic video for a big city soul.
What a relaxing way to eat your dinner and watch your video. My Dad was a carpenter and my brother also is one. What's great is to watch someone working, watch someone making something out of wood. That's creativity.
After a morning of spreadsheets and performance statistics, I am 2 mins in and feel better, cheers Wood God. As Felix (WAI) would say 'You Rock!!!'
The knowledge of Nature's products---various trees, their water content, temperature, resistance and sensitivities to insects, molds, etc---It is all such a science.
You have your mind organized and fixed. Good luck !!! God bless!!!
As so many of your subscribers commint the scenery is truly beautiful that being said I truly hope in today's world you can remain and stay safe and continue to do what you do for us to enjoy thank you very much
I would name this video "SERENITY"...Very peaceful...I love how Cali stares at the camera and relaxes looking at the water as if appreciating nature...Animals are much more conscious of some things we humans are not...
In one video, when you sharpened your construction pencil it brought me back to my childhood when I watched my dad for a few years every weekend out build our home. How happy he was to be doing something that brought him such pride and accomplishment. You keep me close to him with such a simple action.
Maybe that's why I like the lumber department. It's the fragrance of the wood. Stay in nature it's where we are meant to be. Thank you.
Cali is a beautiful girl.I love watching just about anything she does. And Shawn,what can I say,you can do it all,and do it well.
The nature, the sounds, the music, the beauty, the Cali🧡💛. Perfect!
Really mild for this time of the year. I can remember being in that area 10 years ago and having 2ft of ice on the lake. Very peaceful.
honestly I wish it were still so!
Warmest year ever recorded perhaps? 🤷♂️
@@NegronJL1 usually where I live, when we have really mild winters we somehow always tend to get very cold springs. Probably just a coincidence but I find it interesting.
@@shanemccarthy1562 I find that it makes starting seedlings a little harder to time.
@@shanemccarthy1562 makes sense, Shane.
I think the films get better all the time I really look forward to the lo ger films on a Friday The scenery parts tonight were exceptional and almost spiritual
If you read this Shawn I send my best wishes from all my family in Scotland
John Robertson
I’m amending my last comment .. you should have an award for your photography. Your sense of well being peace beauty comes thru it makes us feel a sense of grace and gratitude. God bless kisses for Callie
When you talked about the scent of the woods , I laughed because that's exactly how I feel when I would be hunting or taking a walk in the woods. I always felt like it healed my spirit and lifted me up !!❤
Absolutely beautiful lake shots! Water so clear👍 An amazing carpenter/craftsman ... a thoroughly enjoy your channel.. Always looking for your next Shaun and Cali.Stay safe and healthy 👍
I now end every eveing watching your videos. I am so relaxed and have slept so well in 20 years. You have a true gift when it come to presenting these wonderful pieces of heaven for us all to enjoy. Thank you so much Shawn
Good timing!..Have a good weekend Shawn!..Be safe!
God's country!
You have shown how a dream can become real! Hold on! You have many friends and we are all with you! Russia-also.
Ah, the views-on-views are a beautiful and spectacular sight to behold. Thank you Shawn for the serenity you give us all.
These are beautiful cabins. If you build several you could rent them out to people who genuinely want to experience a week or month in the real wilderness. People who hunt and fish and will respect your property and the land! You could support a good living for you and your family. Well its an idea that came to me, as your building several structures and cabins. Seems like you build faster even though your not in any hurry, with every structure you create. You get better and better all the time. You are an amazing craftsman. I can't not mention how delightful Cali is as well. I love watching her running around then suddenly she appears and looks into the camera and checks things out until she suddenly disappears as quickly as she came.😍
The end part of that video brought me to tears it was so incredibly beautiful, thank you Shawn.
I was fortunate enough to live in the forest for 15 yrs. I will never forget the smell you mentioned. I literally lived on a hill in the town of Foresthill, California. I had to drive down the hill for work but the minute I got home and opened the car door the smells of the forest greeted me. I will never forget my time there. I miss living there. I'm in Humboldt County now in Northern CA. It is also surrounded by forests but you have to go deeper into the trees to get that wonderful forest smell. I enjoyed today's video with a bit of nature, Cali, and a lesson on trees. Have a lovely day! :)
Sharon from California
What a perfect place u found!! Most excellent!! Stay well please. Calli looks like her ole self and lovin life with you!! Thank u!!
Seriously, who is downvoting this video? This is the most conscientious tree-felling I’ve ever seen!
Thank you for a beautiful start of my day❣️ So peaceful 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
I take it that beautiful lake is near your new home site. 😊 You do realize that those of us that watch you unfailingly are so envious of your freedom and your knowledge! Keep up the good work and stay well! We look forward to your progress with loving anticipation. Give Cali a hug for all of us. And tell your family Thanks for sharing you.
Absolutely gorgeous! I don't think you can beat Canadian sunsets. Thank you for sharing your beautiful landscape with us. So relaxing.
Ive seen some beautiful sunsets here in sw fl!
But not near as peaceful! 🤗
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The peacefulness and beauty of this video is much needed at this time. You are the calm in a chaotic world.
Thank you!
What a wonderful video! Such a treat for a relaxing morning. The music you choose is so restful and the photography superb. Warm greetings from Northern Ireland.
I forgot how nice it is to just watch this. So much going on that I got pulled into it all and forgot how good it is for my soul to just watch you build, and Cali chase.
Breathtaking scenes of a beautiful sunset how peaceful. So glad to see Cali running around again she is a superstar. Stay safe my friend!! 🙂
This was a wonderful episode. I loved every portion of it. You are doing a fine job of constructing the workshop. The footage at the end of the video brought tears to my eyes...what beauty our God in heaven has provided for our delight! Thank you for letting us share in your adventure.
Thank you Shawn for letting us share your life in these great videos.. very calming😎
Where you will live is holy ground. The magnificence of God lives there and you show it beautifully. You are blessed.
I look foward to the new journey of the new property!
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Shawn, you have really stepped up your video's! I have been sick with fever, and its the kind of thing that makes you feel awful. But I watched your video today, not only did I get to see you work, fell trees, work on the cabin, the awesome commentary, but you literally showed me the best nature footage you've ever done, it literally put tears in my eyes of the beauty of it all. Thank you so much!
I feel like i've just come to; from a deep meditation. Relaxed and calm. Thank you Sir!
Yes relax and calm
Best video of all! Along with all the rest, for I love your videos so much, that I keep looking for the ones I have not watch yet; also keep rewatching many over. Love your videos along with Cali and your family. Thank You 🙏 for sharing! Very inspirational and Enlightenment for the world to share and participate! Love ❤️ you for eternity!
Finally, I get to see you work instead of just talk. I am of course a little eager to watch you start as I am 86 years old and eager to see your new cabin and your beautiful family living there with you. Good luck and Gods speed!!
Finished watching A2A, building their boat. Now Shawn continues working with wood. A truly peaceful endeavour. Thanks Shawn, have a great day
Just found your channel today. My sister and I have been binge watching you on our tv. Some of the vlogs show out of order but it has been fantastic. Our Dad was in construction, he would have loved to see what you do. He did a lot of off grid building for the forestry years ago. They would pack into the areas on mules. My older brother was in a mule pack in an old photo we have. Jim would have been 75 this year so many years ago. Dad was a renaissance man like you. If he could dream it he could build it. Don't give up on your dreams. You have a lot of the same hand tools he used. I never saw him use a drill press like yours too cool! If he didn't he would have loved it. Love the peace and beauty. Music too. We grew up in Yosemite national park in California so missing the mountains and trees right now.
The best and maybe most relevant video ever especially the last few minutes. What natural beauty you have in your life. The best message? The shot of the tree leaning, but not breaking on the windswept shoreline at 43:07. So appropriate for us now during these really stressful COVID times. Thanks for sharing.
I was moved by that shot as well. Speaks volumes without saying a word.
As you speak of, I sure miss spending time in forest as yours and the smells. As a kid we lived on the edge of a massive forest, those were spectacular times and memories missed now.
Cali looked majestic in some of those water shots. I'd enjoy having a photo of that tree at 43:14 mark, it looks like windswept in motion while just standing there..
wow.once again, the building, the knowledge of how a forest works, and native spiecies, that u plan to replant, along with new berries and fruits, for you and the wildlife to share. I dont think its just me that finds myself in awe of this man. The property look absolutely beautiful. Im a fan for life. You go Cali
Shawn, I thank you for sharing your reflective moment at the lake side in the tail end of your video. It has been months since I have been able to have a forest wash, or enjoy the snow on the trees falling on me, and the serenity of a lake side. We are all facing our own challenges these days. I appreciate you sharing a self reflecting moment. Gives me pause. Thank you.
thank you so much Shawn for sharing this incredible beauty of nature with us
Greetings, I am truly glad that you are privileged to be able to live and enjoy those landscapes and that nature. I hope you have the strength so that we too can enjoy your videos, simply thank you and encourage you.
Yes, got my coffee too. Love watching people work 😂. I’ll get back to work myself....after this
Shawn my husband and I watch you everyday. We are probably just as eager as you are to start your new home. We love Cali and it is not hard to see you take the time to throw his toys for him to get his exercises. I hope you and your beautiful wife will be very happy in your new home, and yes you are eye candy yourself. I must say one could learn a lot from you as I did but unfortunately for me I am too old and full of arthritis lol. Anyway Shawn we wish nothing but the best for you and your family. Keep building and stay safe!
Great satisfaction watching your workmanship ,that building is that solid and strong you could roll it it around the bush and stand it back up straight and open the door up and walk right in perfectly solid ,best wish's enjoy your skills.
I cannot express the joy and or relaxation your photography brings me...Yes, I have tears at the beauty...Love everything you stand for..thanks Shawn..been with you since the very beginning..never gets old here...
Shawn James, gold prospector, and from the looks of those nature shots, he’s working a rich vein!
I like the quote by Sigurd F. Olson. I have a friend who camps on an island in the Quetico, in the middle of a waterfall. He filmed the waterfall from every angle, for one hour. (no talking) When he has a bad day, he plays this video.
I felt the peace and serenity of your new homesite, I folded my arms, sat back in my chair and watched. That windblown tree is beautiful...don't cut that one down! I know you won't, you could sell that to a magazine. The spoils of the wolves was a bit disheartening, keep Cali close. Then an awesome sunset and the perfect quote at the end. What a beautiful area you live in.
The beautiful landscapes and your musings on the forest were like Walden's Pond had come to life. I like thinking about "pioneer trees" and "forest bathing." It is certainly true that being surrounded by the woods, smelling the pines, hearing the wind in the trees, feeling the rough surfaces of a boulder you sit on to watch the birds and clouds go by, these are the best medicine for body and mind. Never far from me in Colorado is the Arkansas River and it is lined with cottonwood trees, some up to 150 years old, and these enormous and twisted trees are called "grandfather" trees. Nature anywhere can make you feel connected to the earth, and to your deepest self. Thanks Shawn for a great video.
So beautiful and so cold. I live in hot country.
Same. I miss the cold
Yes, I miss the changing seasons.
I’ll trade you 😳😁🤷🏼♂️
Goes to show that human beings are never satisfied. Always want what they don't have.
@@VCthaGOATdunker goes to show that I grew up in the Midwest and had always had the changing seasons and sacrificed my seasons for my mother’s health. And I would do it all over again! But I still miss the seasons.
If I could find the words to express how much your videos have done for my anxiety, I believe it would break the internet.
I woke at about 6 AM this morning, full-on panic attack. Basically, it's the feeling of being buried alive. I sat and watched multiple videos, and it eventually vanished. Thank you, sir, for sharing your life with us.
Also, I cant find the words , but trees give off something which helps to fight disease (for them), and, as the gent expressed, it has a calming effect. The calmness is due to whatever the trees put out. Very interesting, and explains a lot.
That tree towards the end.... Amazing... It has so much expression, standing strong against the wind and bent like a poet in extasy, reciting its story :)
I think that poet is you!!
Sometimes, what appears to be chaos, beyond one's doing or control, proves to be a blessing. "Peace, man. That's where it's at!" Stay safe, sane and accept blessings in disguise.
The part of you and Cali at the water was so beautiful and sweet, Love the sky and water so breath taking is so nice there
Thank you for sharing the tranquil beauty! Peace for the soul. Love seeing Cali! Such a precious soul she is. Blessings to all!
What a beautiful part of the world, magnificent, thank you Shawn
Thank you for sharing your journey in life. I have built things on icy, cold days like this. I know how your hands ache until you get them warm. The fire becomes your life support until you get the blood flowing. Those logs aren’t getting any lighter, are they? Age is cruel like that. But your end product is strong and honest. Well built, brother. Sharing your spiritual time with Cali in your special spot was very personal and kind. It gives a glimpse of the rewards of hard labor. It is a gift of peace and bonding with nature. Very nice craft.
Ok, so I'm assuming this workshop is on the new property. Wow, it seems like he just finished the one at the old homestead. Shawn is amazing, so adaptable. And, he shares his wise wisdom with all of us. The sounds of crunching snow, snapping branches, falling trees: heavenly! I can almost feel the brisk breezes and smell the pine. And then there's sweet Cali...🥰
Yes.
Ok, so come on I say to myself. I not only enjoy watching the build, I also enjoy learning and so enjoy the beauty of everything I see here. I see it in the wood, the trees, the fire, the rock, water, the sky..everything I see in these videos I enjoy. I don’t watch tv AT ALL here at home, but I will watch these video’s. So it’s my cable channel, and worth paying for! Totally worth it.
I’m pretty organized with certain things, so hoping you have it set up where something can be done the first week of every month. If not, I will pay for my channel either way. Absolutely spectacular, the most beautiful sight I’ve ever seen right here. Thank you so very much!
Yes Shawn nearly as great as the sunsets we get over here looking West, though you have much more water, we have but a river to watch for flooding. Lovely music that you picked, so tranquil and soothing, almost had me dropping off to sleep. Cheers to you Both!!
Cali is always such a happy pup and that makes me smile! I wish I started watching your channel from the beginning but I'm happy I'm here now.
The lakeside section was utterly stunning, then add that beautiful music - wow! And what a sunset. Thank you.stay safe and well.
some beautiful shots once again shawn! i cant help but think while watching, with the climate going the way it is, that when the now normal parts of the world descend into deserts or revert back under water, your descendants will still have one mighty fine place to call their own. the frozen northern territories will be an oasis in an otherwise difficult world to live in
The final lake shot deserves a Emmy!!!!!! Wonderful!! Keep up the great work!
I believe that there’s a great amount of trees to build what you need and there will be more then enough left to enjoy nature. God bless you and your family Shawn! 👍👍👍💯💯💯
I love how much you learned and share about forest ecology. It's an amazing conservation project in my opinion. Here some comments on this topic: In research we usually measure tree stem diameters both at the base and at breast height (1.4 m) to correlate with age. They are fairly good age predictor variables but local growing conditions and varying forest structure through time can lead to highly variable growing speeds, remember that when you estimate the age of old trees using an age/diameter regression! As you pointed out earlier, the current species distribution does not necessarily reflect local historic biodiversity because of selective logging. Also, historic species diversity was not necessarily in equilibrium with the current climate. To determine what species will thrive on your property, I suggest to study old growth forest in the area, but also consider species that are more adapted to climate conditions that will prevail in the future (e.g. more heat tolerant species). You should also consider creating wildflower habitat for insects, which will help pollinate your garden, in addition to forest edge habitat. Thanks for this great content!
Love seeing Cali again and knowing that shevis well. Such a sweet precious puppy. We always call them puppies no matter their age. Dog just sounds so cold and if they have been raised right the are anything but cold. True and loyal partners and friends! The best in your new endeavors! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍
The montage at the end was mesmerizing, hypnotic and spectacular! Oh my lord, what was that beautiful music you used, I need a copy! Thank you Shawn for sharing your hard work with us. Stay safe.
Truly gift human in tune with nature and yourself. I was so relaxed watching I fell asleep a few times and had to rewind.... more words of wisdom and an amazing ending... Ahhhh peace, thanks for sharing.
The composition of the images and the meditative music, beautiful and peace in action.
Please never quit showing us a better life. Your videos are great. Thank you. Love Cali. Looking forward to the 2 million subscribers you are sure to get soon. 🤙
That quote at the end, so true! I do prefer the ‘natural’ soundtrack to any music. Music tends to push me out of the immersive outdoor experience.
The whole ambiance is just beautiful, the snow the wood and the music , definitely is my kind of heaven! Thankyou for all this beautiful learning and insight , and love seeing how happy Calli is ❤️xx