New Wilderness Off Grid Cabin, Milling Lumber, Building an Outhouse and a Ladder
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- Spring has arrived at my wilderness homestead! I start building an outhouse with lumber milled from trees on my property, I make a wooden ladder out of saplings and I explore the creek as the last of the ice melts off the beaver ponds.
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I'm glad you don't feel the need to clutter your videos with music like most seem to do. The natural sounds of the bush and you working are so much more enjoyable. Nice job!
I agree with you. Nature makes it’s own music, if you just listen.
@@coolgrandma4952 💜
I’ve been saying that for 4 years, it’s way better to just let nature do the soundtrack!
Totally agree!!
Same same
Nature provides so much Beauty if we just stop and observe, it is amazing!
Shawn I have to tell you, I watched with my 3 yr old grandson. The whole time he was going WOW WOW.He would look at me point at the tv and say wow Nanny.
Great family bonding !
So sweet 🤍🤍
Some day Shawn James might have a grandchild that will probably say the same.😊
@@bonniemoore4056 That little one may be a mini Shawn James.
i'm old now and miss my outdoor life watching you is great i feel young
There’s no stopping you now! That will be a wonderful homestead.
@@perry9774 Yes, Cali is a faithful companion and a big bundle of energy.
It speaks highly of your character how you say "Excuse me" to Cali when she's in your way. Such respect between you two.
Lovely compliment. 🥰
We adopted a former feral cat, and we always acknowledge her presence when she walks by, or we have to walk past her. It is a sign of respect and safety. She knows she won't get stepped on, and that we give her space.
I was only just telling my friend yesterday about the channel, listing all the reasons why this is my favourite. How Shawn treats Cali was right up there.
In one video he told her to move over there, please. Always the gentleman.
I thought the same thing. They love and respect each other, as it should be. Man's best friend.
A whole hour... thank you so very much for the bliss Mr James :-)
My favorite channel 🥰
And it ended way too soon. ❤️
Nature gives us a log a Things in this world being in the wilderness is a Great things
Is their no end to this man's ability, legend👍
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I'm loving all of the new toys! I mean, tools!
Funny thing happened a few weeks ago. I was in the Elevator and my Neighbor got on, she has a new dog. I brought up the fact of your dog being so well trained. Turns out she is a subscriber of yours as well as I. Small world..
Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with all of us! It appears that 74 people put on their Envious & Petty Boots to give "thumbs down". One would think that instead of being closed minded & emotionally small would be able to find inspiration, calm & beauty. One cannot speak to those who will not listen & learn. Instead, they prefer being the small minded people they are, never achieving anything in life that Truly matters. Much respect to you Shawn!!
Yes, a cup of tea and my self reliance. My day is perfect❤
Thanks for the many blessings!
SHAWN always enjoy your technique of BUILDING! cali your a GOLDEN FROM THE HEART!❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾☘☘☘☘
Wow, such beauty! Being in the middle of the US, I never knew much about Canada or Ontario. You have captured the beauty of your region and I now know alot more about where you live. Canada is so beautiful and Ontario is awesome! Thanks for sharing your life with us. I went back and viewed most of your video's and now I feel like I know and understand you. You are a awesome man!
It is beautiful, but it becomes a whole lot less enjoyable in person when the black flies, deer flies, horse flies and mosquitoes hit. They each peak at different times, but some of the worst of their cycles overlap. For those of us experiencing it all vicariously via video, late spring and summer may seem the most beautiful -- but the reality when you are there in person is different. Simply put: the bugs are awful - just *awful*.
That's why Shawn prefers the late Fall, Winter (and early Spring). For 6 to 7 months, the bugs finally stop. The other 5? Not my cuppa.
@@roberttrifts2737 I hear you! I hate biting flies and mosquitoes. To bad there is not a way to get rid of them!
@@roberttrifts2737 We have been here since Sept and "missed" the bug season but I can tell you the beauty is well worth it...or so I say now...will see in few months. Few black flies already but they are mostly interested in the beech tree sap.
@@Heisstrong Trap flies may work.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. SHAWN! May spirits of sky, mountains and lake, continue to guide you on your new beginning! May God our Creator of all life, give you all the strength and wisdom you so need for your mission for Nature. May love of family and friends, kindness of nature around you, peace of the quiet that surrounds you and the joy of work in the wilderness follow you all the days of your life!🙏🏽🦋🌱🌄🏞️🌳🌲🌧️💫🌠🐻🐰🐹🐢🐸🐕🦉🦌🦅🦆🦃🐛🐞🕷️🐌🕸️🐜🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Who thought that it can be so relaxing to watch a guy building an outhouse ;)
I am wondering, how do you break down everything if there is no emptying it? Lime, or something else. I will have to google it!!😉
I was about to add the some similar comment, how fulfilling is it to watch growing the built step by step, each step being a success. My actual daily experience is more like attempts and blocked results by some hindering or failing process that postpones expected results. Be Zen and go back to basics grasshopper.
Gotta build the outhouse so there’s a place to hang the tools.
@@darlenekozlovskis6907 Hi Darlene. I do believe that people do sometimes use lime after each use but do not traditionally "empty" the hole. They dig a new hole and use that dirt to fill in the previous hole. They move the outhouse over the new hole.
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Shawn the water is beautiful and your blessed to have it near by.
The new beginning of My Self Reliance and Cali. Let's go Shawn we were here to support you all the way 👍🇵🇭
Absolutely! So many of us! Haters don't have a hope! IE
I think most guys want to do what you are doing, I think it's just in our nature, but never did for one reason or another. When I was much younger, I watched a 1969 movie called "My Side Of The Mountain". It was about a boy around 15, year old who went up in the Mountain to live on his own for a while. I never forgot that movie. I was 14 at the time and made a list of all the stuff I would need to do it. Now I regret that I never did anything like it. It may be why I like watching those of you who build what they need to live off the grid with nature.
May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. Stay safe.
Man needs a ladder, man builds a ladder.... unheard of in this day and age!
I was quite taken with that as well!
Hear ya!
It reminded me of the time he had something cooking over a fire and he needed a stirring spoon....so he carved one on the spot!
@@janonthelam3418 I know!!!! Amazing!!
@@janonthelam3418 right! i'm just in awe of this man!
Great video Shawn James Chief of the Northern Ontario tribe. 🌲☝️😉🌲
great to see you have a helper for hauling the logs !
I understand things more by watching it being done rather than hearing someone talk about a process. The whole nature photography thing blends seamlessly with watching you work. It’s very satisfying overall. I enjoy it very much. Thanks!
You couldn’t be more correct Kat Lur.
An hour of Shawn and Cali and the most gorgeous scenery....don't mind if I do.
Your videos are my favorite‼️. Everything you do from the content to the music to the videography to the editing is perfect‼️ I enjoy everything about them.
You have provided me with hours and hours of enjoyment. For your reward I hope you’re getting rich from RUclips‼️
I got up this morning kinda out of sorts. I got my phone and saw a video from Mr James and gotta say, my mood got a little better. Made me happy!! Hi Cali.
The shapes that ice takes on the plants and limbs is truly amazing ... and beautiful. ♥️
I really like that Saw Mill, the best way to go hands down, good job.
I want one. Even though I live in a high rise.
Those ice formations are so pretty. A beautiful video which I love to watch while relaxing. 💯❤👍
I didn't think it was possible to improve on perfection but your videography and content in general just keeps getting better and better.
Isn't that the truth!
Elizabeth says, Love the scenery, music, and quiet!
I can endlessly look at 3 things: how the fire burns, the water flows, and you build a hut))
Panta rhei!
And Callie!
It’s an Out House ! Re Write :
How Fire Burns
How Water Flows
How Shit Falls ...
The Shit House Poet .
Marvellous to watch. Marvellous! I feel as if in another world.
This is exciting!
It is just so beautiful there and love how you interact with your dog
I love it! The sound of the wind and the stream in the background is filled with tranquility and positive energy. The outhouse is looking good, great start to new beginnings. I can’t get enough of Cali, she’s always by your side keeping an eye on you and waiting for you to toss her toy. Loved when she went to fetch her toy on the other side of the stream, but as she was crossing back, she leisurely dropped it for a few seconds to get a drink of water.😍🤗
Going to be better and more beautiful than ever!!
I can't stand videos when people post and I have to adjust sound volume every 10sec... YOURS are always bang on Shawn. 👍👍
From you talking to your chainsaw cutting, it's always at the same volume. Amazing and proper editing right there bud ! LOVE all your vids 🤍
It's called normalization and done by one click in editing software :)
But yes, the whole experience in his videos is great and relaxing ...
@@patrick.771 Thank you Pat. I wasn't aware. Soooo many vids out there that I really wanted to see but as soon as music starts blearing I can't stand it so its cut short. Good to know though, thanks again 👍
As much as I love Joe Robinet I can't stand how the audio is such a mess.
I enjoyed this video more than any of your previous ones and I've been following your channel for a long time. Your energy and absence of chat is what I enjoy most.
Watching you work long hours in the woods, Shawn helps learn being self reliant.
Your videos have helped me remember the times I spent with my dad as a youngster.....I am 73 now......he was a hard working man like you are......thank you for sharing your videos!....love Cali and the interaction between the two of you....May God continue to bless y’all abundantly!
oh Cali you absolute bundle of pure, unfiltered joy
Totally!
Building your ladder while building an Outhouse. You surprise every time. Cali , looks great.
I love it Cali laying right in the middle of the side walls you are building for the out house how cute is that? Very funny. These Goldens always have to have their eyes on us and if we walk into another room our Golden is right on our heels lolol. Fantastic ladder build perfect for what you are doing. Free wood from mother nature too!!!
Love it, more action less talk. Perfect, the Sounds of Silence
I've seen someone who used a galvanized garbage can with the bottom cut out, set under the seat of the outhouse. He somehow connected under the bench in case he had to move the outhouse to a new location. It helped to keep the hole from caving in. Once finished it looked better than many indoor bathrooms I've seen. Lol. All the comforts of home in any community... Nice work..
I love this...."excuse me callie", and she dutifully gets up and moves, such respect between man and his dog, wonderful to see. Your new homestead site looks so tranquil i like it much better than the old site, not that i didn't like that one but this one is just wonderful
Tracy I agree with you 100% !
20:00 - 24:00 four minutes of heaven! This is one civilised man. We are lucky to be able to witness his work.
I feel so calm after I watch your videos. Good bless people like you. I wish you a happy life!!!
As much as I like watching the bush skills, I am super excited to see power tools being employed. You do so much work and for your health, I think this will enable you to get so much more done with the similar physical effort exerted. Far more sustainable for you with modern tools in your hands. Congrats.
Where do you learn these skills? Just his use of tools is impressive.
No Friday would be complete without Shawn James uploading a video. I am so glad to see the snow just about gone and Spring arriving!
How amazingly clever is this man....I’ll just build myself a ladder......I’m just so impressed with this guy’s intelligence and capabilities WOW
💜💜💜 I agree with you. He is quite extraordinary in every way 💜
Thank you for sharing the beauty with us!
That was a divine treat, Shawn.Thank you.Perfection par excellence!.. Man, Machine & the golden companion in the midst of magnificient Mother Nature.God bless you.
Great job! But, dang, you were making me nervous. And that soil looks incredible.
I love how Cali still always finds patches of snow to go lie on, shes so cute!
Thank you. I found your channels last fall and have watched nearly every video you have posted. I love what you do, the hard work, the nature, and Cali! Thank you.
I love been out in the wilderness building things but thanks God for a little technology to make things a little easier.
I usually comment mid way through Shawn's videos, cuz I get overwhelmed and have to say something. If there were Oscars for RUclips videos, Shawn would be marching up the steps to accept his award. Cheer again from Parry Hoot.
What the phuck is Parry Hoot?
No angry troll question. Like honestly I've never heard of that and it sounds funny. I'm scared.
@@kennethsage7889 Parry Sound Ontario Canada
Yes as usual I am really amazed by your work with all the woods. I am so happy that you are so beautiful with all your energy..............many thanks to U Shawn
Great to see the return of the 1 clawed hammer! Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
Thank you Mr. James for all the filming and sharing to bring me the quiet and peaceful time of my day.
You can build what ever you want now with that mill awesome
Cali has such strategy, putting the red throw toy right by the hole being dug. Saves on her masters energy too. Such consideration & team work.
Haha, she has a few training dummies and I reckon she places them strategically where she thinks Shawn will be walking.
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Shawn, go go go, we are right here by you, enjoying, learning, sheering and loving every minute! New chapter, go Shawn, go!
I’m glad to see you’ve got some help this time (machinery) you need to make sure that tennis elbow stays away on this cabin build👍🏻🍀
I remember if you don’t😉 greetings from Germany, stay safe
Lol, I remember all too well.
Cali look like a picture coming thru the woods, nature's beauty. It looked absolutely breathtaking. The natural forest coming alive was also picture of beauty.
Amazing filmed in the deep forest.
That's some good looking lumber. I can almost smell it!
Good to see that despite your set backs with your first homestead you are marching forward with a new one. Some people would just sit and cry.
The perfect balance of Cali, construction, great views and solitude. Always look forward to your next video.
Literally nodding off aa he's sawing logs. Not sure why its so relaxing
I love seeing Shawn and Cali it’s just so comforting to watch
Shaun James you have a magnificent talent for showing all the beauty of your Canadian life style. Cali is a great pleasure to view!
Even the snake looks happy to be there, beautiful footage of everything again, and Cali is a dream to watch too xx
Who else loves that no matter how hard he works he takes the time to throw for Callie?🖐
Callow tries to get toy close.
well part is he cares for her part is also it gets her out of the way for a little ... so fun and good safety for cali ;)
You gotta take care of your co-workers!
Cali's able to prompt him quite well!
Me! Good dog owner!
Awesome Shawn, it will be much nicer than the last area, and No people. Hope your family is healthy and happy 😊💕
i sit here in awe, at 71 i have so many memories of outhouse experiences, smile
Fantastic effort and we all love Cali
Stunning shots of the ice shapes melting off the trees. And there's something about creeks that always pacify me. Great ladder. Looks lighter.
Have a great day, Mr. James!
Best hour of a Friday to escape to the forest and appreciate your part of the world that changes so drastically through each season. Here is Africa the changes is much smaller and the temperature changes not so much.
As I said yesterday on your 'Shawn James' parallel channel: "I know no one who works harder than you Shawn. You deserve every joy in life. As you share the joy of living with us all."
Friday and seeing your updates and Cali are a highlight of the week.
Appreciate that
@markr, I couldn’t agree more. Friday’s with Shawn and Cali are the highlight of every week.
I fall in love with Canada a little more every time I watch these videos. Seems so much like Wisconsin backwoods but more rural.
You sir are a modern day woodsman and pioneer! I’m glad to see you using a mill, it’s got to be helpful. Watching you and Cali make my day!
Love the "oh, I need a ladder; let’s build one". And as always: great camera work! Thank you, Shawn.
Please continue your difficult but exciting activity. Very interesting. And your dog is just wonderful!
Shawn you have a lot of patience, strength and balance. At our age we overcome a lot of issue ,
watching you work alone and at same time always have time to keep Callie entertained is amazing.
Looking forward to many more video and project.
The two most important things on a job sight are ? You got it right on Shawn!!!
Man!!!You got some nice toys!!!
All quality supplies.👍
You know Shawn, being a building contractor most of my adult life, the first video I watched was a video of you doing the bed in the cabin. I watched and what I loved most about the video was, there was complete silence, no talking. And I felt, this was a real good way to show how your existence was in real life. You enjoy the solitude and only the sounds of the wildlife and all that goes with it. I suppose one can take the silence as how ever they want to but, that's the way I saw it. I do enjoy your input from time to time but, I already know what your going to do B-4 you do it. With that being said, I wanted to just express my feelings towards your video's and explain why I like the silence or music as you work. Keep them coming Shawn, I love all of them!!
Thank you for your efforts. Appreciative.
As always, Shawn, I love watching your woodcraft - glad to see that you have updated to using more machines to get things done without physically killing yourself. Your way of doing things reminds me of my grandfather - he was such a great conservationist. The forest was his temple where he worshiped God. God bless you and your family. p.r.morehouse
I've only been watching Shawn's videos for a week or so now. It amazes me no blue prints, floor plans! Just all in his head! Shawn, you put the Ever Ready Bunny to shame! I'm totally impressed! Great job on all your builds! What a talent!!!
Well built outhouse Shawn! Last many years. Has the give you a sense of accomplishment when u finish a build!!!! Cut and harvest the trees, drag wood to be cut into boards. Build project 👍Truly amazing 👍thanks B Deacon
Amazing work and scenery. Cali is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Everything he does is very relaxing,I am fascinanted by cali and everything he does, for those who say that a ladder is missing, he did it himselt,fabulous AMD I do not miss his beautiful vines, congratulations.I Worry about snake.🙏🤲🤗🤗🤗🌍🌏🌎🥂🤗♥️
Just beautiful. No bugs, the serenity of nature. Home building. What a blessing. We have come a long way in our modern way of life, but it’s a short trip back again.
33:26 "Excuse me Cali" Shawn is lovingly polite. Lol
He’s Canadian, they all say excuse me or sorry at least 50 times a day otherwise they loose their citizenship 😉🤣😂🤣👍🏻
@@expatmoose my daughter must have been a Canadian in another life then. Shes always sayin I'm sorry. I thought it was because of her spousal abuse.
Such a Canuck 😊
The View is just absolutely beautiful! I love the sound of the forest and running water. How calming and relaxing it is. ;-)