THE BACKWOODS CABIN. Workshops, Updates and Embarking on a Dream.
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
- Updates on my cabin workshops. Setting up my new off grid homestead for a self sufficient lifestyle. I started this journey by building a tiny cabin in the woods that I used as a hunting camp. Now that the addition is put on, I'm getting my workshops in place so that I can work from home and enjoy a simple life of self sustainability.
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How do you have internet at your cabins? A: I have cell service at both cabins but it is spotty due to foliage and cloud cover. I can access the internet from my cabins but have to drive to a local wifi location to upload videos.
Q: How old is Frankie? A: Frankie will be 10 in April of 2018
Q: What video editing software do I use? A: Presently, all I use is Windows Live Movie maker but I’m considering trying imovie, Adobe Elements or SONY VEGAS PRO.
Q: How do you get your water? Did you dig a well? A: Presently, I haul water to the NY cabin but at the NH cabin, I drop a kettle into an old well that was dug by hand by the settlers in the 1700’s.
Q:What is your favorite brand of cast iron cookware? A: I prefer using vintage cast iron. My favorites are BSR and Griswold. If I had to buy new I would buy a Lodge Brand. I plan to purchase this dutch oven in the future:
Q: What do you use for refrigeration? A: We have a small gas refrigerator that we salvaged from an old Shasta camper and a custom icebox that I built into the cabin wall. We make ice on site with a propane freezer.
Video of icebox:
Video of Gas Refrigerator:
Propane Freezer:
Q: What do you use for cooking and heating? A: We use a Kitchen Queen 380 for cooking and heating during the winter months but we also have an antique gas stove in the cabin for when we don't need the heat from the KQ.
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I love your passion and motivation. I was born and currently live in Florida but my Dad's family is from upstate New York and as a result I've spent a lot of time in the southern Adirondacks. I have a lot of dreams about living like this. My friends and family here ridicule me for wanting such a lifestyle but when I'm in the mountains I feel alive, I'm truly free.. Breathing clean air, watching the fireflies at night, admiring the stars, hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening... All the things I love but can't do here in my deed restricted neighborhood surrounded by urban sprawl, smog and bumper to bumper traffic.. Someday soon I hope I'll get there.. Thanks for the videos.
+Mark C. Follow your heart my friend. Cheers.
Frankie is such a good natured dog. Can't wait to see the videos on the transformation of the new building. Happy to see things are falling into place for you. Good luck on the buck !
+Maureen Haggerty Little by little it's all coming together. Thanks for commenting.
The procedure went well. Thank you for your concern :-)
J.C. I gotta say, watching your videos really motivates me to follow my dreams and do what I love, spend time with the people I love...Why would I do anything else other than what makes me happy...Life is too short to be doing things you hate...Keep up the great work buddy...
+13prevail People do what they hate all their lives to chase money. Money they spend on shit while their dreams remain unfulfilled. Do what you love man... and make a business out it so all your toys are tax deductible :-)))
14x24 is the size of the building I had delivered on my 20acres for my retirement home. I did not elect to get their windows because I wanted better quality then they offered. Thanks for another great video, you have no idea how much your videos help me get away from the things I'm dealing with. It allows me a nice mental escape, thank you.
JC, great to see things moving along, and as always, I enjoy seeing you and Frankie in your updates. May God continue to bless your plans and direction He has laid out. -Todd
great philosophy in life. I told my kids when they was young find something you love to do and figure out how to make a living doing it
JC, it's good to see such positive and constructive energy at work.
As always, your videos are at the top of the heap. In the beginning,
Frankie stole the show with those adorable eyes.
"May the force be with you my friend!"
Nothing more rewarding like a plan and a dream coming to fruition...best regards to you and Frankie
I've never met someone so aligned with how I want to live life. Every video of yours I watch just brings a smile to my face and makes me think of times at the family cabin with my grandfather as a boy. Keep those videos coming !
+Brandon Ritchey Happy to hear you enjoy them Brandon. Thanks for taking the time to say so.
The Boss definitely knows how to live and enjoy life. I’m getting the wheels in motion to leave the “city” life and live more like the Boss. I’ve always wanted a simple lifestyle in the woods, just being in a cabin and chopping wood. God bless you and yours!
JC I love the fact that you are a"doer" and not just a talker about it! Great job, good luck hunting. Looking forward to some of the workshop videos to come. Your back to basics approach is one that a lot of us enjoy watching! I am a faithful subscriber! Thank you!
+Duane K The more dreams I conquer, the more dreams I chase. It becomes an addiction but a good one. Cheers "-)
A dream and a plan combined with some patience and focused hard work and next thing you know your livin that dream!! Good stuff...Yes sir!
Love that you're making it all happen. Great video. It opened up a father/son talk opportunity. Thx JC.
Really impressed with your progress! Its great to see an update. The building in front - you are a smart man!! The shop looks like a good setup too. For the extra cost of that little tin roof area, you certainly have some extra space that will be useful! Good luck with the deer! Enjoy the hunt and the butchering. Look forward to hearing from you again.
Now is the time. God bless you and Frankie.
You inspire me to be a better person everyday. Your videos bring me a great deal of peace and serenity. You can sleep well tonight knowing you made a difference in at least one person's life. Thank you my friend, thank you very much.
The Boss is an inspiration to us all!!
Love that rough cut siding on the cabin. Looking to do the same to mine. Great videos.
+The Homesteads of Billy Goat Mountain Thank you :-)
Congrats. RIGHT ON RIGHT ON man. My heart is full. Just knowing you are fulfilling your dreams and moving forward makes me happy. A man always need to keep busy and you definitely do. Thank you for your share. And I am looking forward to see what's next. Thank you sir. ONE LOVE.
God Bless You in All You do
My Friend !
My Father Always said ;
"Plan your work and Work your Plan".......
Your dad had it right. God Bless
Boss, God bless you and your! You’re an inspiration to us all. Love from the Judge!
God speed to you bossman on following your dream.I took the nite off from work at the machine shop.
Got me some computer time.And what a joy to see you posted a new vid.Thanks Boss you made my night.
My dream is coming closer each year.After retiring to purchase a 6x12 cargo trailer and set it up as a portable
small engine repair shop.Ive already got a 60 gal compresser,3500 generator,sm. mig welder,drill press,and plenty
of hand and power tools.And what my father taught me is priceless.Thanks for the vid and always God Bless.Bobby
+Robert Harrison Sounds like you've got a great plan for yourself. Best of luck to you my friend.
A grand plan indeed JC, sad to see your homestead go but rejoice in the fruition of your dreams...but first, take up your bang stick and go enjoy some soul tonic..you've earned it buddy!!!
Stopped studying just to watch your video. I can't wait for the day I can say I'm all caught up and everything is falling into place. :) Everyone of your video is motivational and inspirational. They sure brighten up my day! Great and happy to hear things are going well. Wish the very best for you my friend.
I like the metal roof. I think it will last longer too. Love the video and glad to see you back in good health. Jim
Glad to see you back on the tube and feeling better. Good luck with the new building. Happy Jack
You are living the dream. Good for you.
What a great way to start my day....with one of your videos! Thanks Boss! You're the best!
+Tara Marlowe You always put a smile on me Tara. Cheers :-D
I only check in from time to time but been watching for a few years now, always enjoy your videos, you're blessed to have such a great place to enjoy life! take care
+Keltingr Thank you kindly :-)
Thanks for sharing Boss, I understand the difficulties in working alone, I just built a small art studio for a friend, and working alone, I became the king of jigs, and clamps.
+Hatch61 Gotta love jigs and clamps. Can't live without them :-)
Sounds like the plans and dreams are coming together. You are making very good progress - just keep chipping away at and you will be there soon.
shed looks good i know you will make it better you all was do Frankies looking good and happy blessings to you wish you could make more videos blessings to you.
Always look forward to the videos. That Frankie, he just hams it up. Nice job on the workshop. It's got to feel great seeing the wheels of your dream really rolling. Keep me updated on your whitetail hunting success. God bless.
My wife have been talking about this for years. Now we are starting. Great little cabin. Looking forward to more of your videos.
+stevehetzer1 Best of luck with your plans.
Great to see everything coming together for you! Give Frankie a scratch under the chin for me. Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on things coming together. We were like you time to build compared to move in ready with a little work. You made a great choice. Look forward to seeing you get the business side running. One day our cabin and homestead will be done. God Bless.
Gotta love when a plan starts to take shape....:) Time to fill the freezer indeed....shoot straight....:) Looking forward to seeing the projects come together...best wishes to you and Frankie!!!!
Best of luck in the hunt. Hope you bag a nice big one that will provide ample meals for you and Frankie.
Everything looks perfect JC! You will live comfortably, simply and be one with nature. What a blessed life :)
+Northern Lassie "Comfortably, simply, and being one with nature" Is the only way I want to live. Two with nature sounds good too occasionally '-)
+thebossoftheswamp Yes with someone who is kindred... one way conversations can get strange in time :P
+Northern Lassie That's what Frankie says :c)~
Thank you for the updates! Great to see you making progress on your dream. And thanks for the inspiration and motivation. God Bless my friend.
+Jeff Schweiger Thank you Jeff and blessings to you as well.
Fantastic work! It's awesome seeing the progress. It must be a really good feeling. Thanks for sharing. Good luck getting the deer.
Glad to see your plans are coming together. i know you dreamed and planned for quite awhile. Best of luck to you and Frankie in all you do. Hope you fill your freezer with venison.
The roofing looks great and you cant beat the durability. God bless brother.
+John Arizona Thank you John. Blessings to you as well.
Hey Boss............you got some great stuff going on.........the thing I envy you for is your commitment and motivation.......I'm kinda hoping watching you is gonna rub off on me a bit and inspire me........thanks for the update.....cheers 👍
You are an inspiration for living the dream!
very cool Boss. wish you all the best and look forward to you sharing it with us.
Make everything one loves a business! Dang wished we did that! Goodness! Blessings!
Absolutely. I'll be discussing this a bit more in the future.
making good progress . will be glad when I can get started on mine , I keep reminding myself "baby steps" one day I will have it.
Can't beat the quality premade sheds and garages! Good luck in your new endeavor...and on the hunt!
+dennis poley Thank you kindly :-)
Power to ya man! I've said it before and I'll say it again, there is such a positivity to your videos. It's wonderful. You don't get embroiled in politics or religion or any of that stuff, you keep it to more simple indivisible things. It's very much appreciated. In an era where people are so divided its very nice to see one of your videos pop up on my subscription list, because I know it's going to filled with positivity and forward momentum.
And since you mentioned bagging a white tail, how about you bust out that Spiedie Marinade recipe I sent ya a while back. I guarantee you wont be disappointed.
Looks like everything is moving along nicely!! Many blessings of good fortune in all of your endeavors! I really enjoy watching your channel and I just love Frankie! He looks like the ultimate friend and workman's assistant!!
+Kelly Munio He's more entertainment than assistant but still good to have around :-)Thanks for commenting.
Love the backwoods cabin. The shop looks wonderful. Great job! So awesome that you are making your dreams come true. So happy for you...& Frankie. :)
+Marie Sterling Thank you Marie. I appreciate your comment.
another good one -thanks man and glad to see you are putting the wheels in motion.good luck on the deer hunting -hope you get a good one! -I got mine on Monday and am quite happy :) -I have a vid of the hunt in case you find yourself bored but i doubt you ever do -take care
Glad to see that you're feeling better. I'm anxious to see or hear more about your business. I used to own & run a restaurant.
Great vid...Thanks
It's good to see things are moving right along for you at the Backwoods Cabin. We just got a building, too. Now I will have a place to keep my gardening supplies and a section for starting seeds early next season. Hubby will have the other half for all his tools and I will have my front porch back. Yay! It has served him as his shop for the last couple of months and it was getting old. You did a really nice job with the work shop.
+Gardening With Puppies Certainly is nice to have space for things but too much space leads to too many things. sometimes :-o
thebossoftheswamp You've got that right. When we bring our things from storage, we are going to go through it all with a fine toothed comb. Less is best.
Good luck on the hunt and all the other projects. I will be watching for updates.
2 nice buildings you got there,look forward to see it come together.great stuff take care
Good luck in your new adventures. Great looking buildings!! I envy you!!!
The shop and the business are looking good. Best of luck on the fast food (deer). Always enjoy your videos. Mark
Still my favorite of all my youtube subscriptions, keep up the good work. Won't be long now for me and I'll be on my way to living my dream too. 5 more years and I can star collecting my retirement and start my business up in earnest and get out of NY.
Here's to big dreams and big bucks.
All the best in this next chapter.Cheers!!
+Joshua Smith All the best to you too Josh. One buck down so far. Cheers :-)
Sounds as almost a new life from cabin to cabin !
My best wishes !
Looks like that building was built good!! Good luck with your business!!
Wow! Just wonderful! I'm so glad your dreams are taking place. Looks like have things in order. God Bless and Thanks for the video.
+CitySlicker Tony It's all coming together now Tony. Been well worth the effort. God Bless my friend :-)
Good job on seeing things through. JC you actually helped me put things in perspective recently. I've wanted a hunting cabin my whole life, along with many other wants, and may possibly have the opportunity after this year to buy a friend's place. I decided to quit wishing and do something about it by picking my side job back up and getting my finances in order so that if I have the chance I can jump on it. I'm truly happy in the woods and want to see my kids and perhaps their kids someday have a place to enjoy in the outdoors. Truly enjoy your videos, thank you sir.
+Stefan Schmidt Sounds like you've got a great plan in order. Good for you brother. Follow your heart :-)
I'm on the Whitetail thing to.Bur not so much when it's 72 Nov 4th. As always enjoyed you letting me into your life.God Bless.
That workshop looks great JC. It's great your following your dream and good luck with everything!
+themanwiththecabin Thank you my friend. One dream after another :-)
The roof is perfect very attractive and original
Thank you
Great job on the workshop! Nice feeling when a plan comes together! Best of luck!
Nice to see you made dream happen....
Happy things are happening for you JC. Patience isn't always easy, but if we show a little things usually happen. I look forward to seeing how your work shed looks once you've finished it. Will you insulate it more? And with a freezor, laundry machine etc. what will it be? Anyway, great seeing your video, and looking forward to hearing more from you soon. Give all our love to Frankie.
JC - I think the ideas you presented on why it makes sense to have the building up by the road for your "business" (Some kind of food related venture??) makes COMPLETE sense to me. I've scanned the art prints, etc. from the site you forwarded and I think it is impressive. I imagine the "business" will also be so. I enjoy the fact that you follow 'THE MEAT TRAPPER" and just wanted to say that both of you are people that LOTS of younger folks need to listen to and think about the ideas / attitudes/ experience / skills / etc . you men discuss. I really like your art, but I just LOVE your videos! I look forward to all you publish. I was lucky that I worked at something for nearly 40 years that I enjoyed...and that made it possible for me to raise my kids "off the grid" even though I left our cabin in our woods here in Indiana every morning and worked for a VERY large Company all day. KEEP THEM COMING...I'D LOVE TO SHARE A BEER WITH YOU BEFORE I CHECK OUT!
+Nate McKenzie Thank you Nate. I'd tip a beer or two with you any time. Thanks for commenting.
Godspeed, my friend!
Thank you for the great update no doubt you are well on the way to catching you're dream . Many more to come no doubt.
+hm mahoney The list is getting smaller for sure. Cheers :-)
I love it when we "Live the Dream" I did some of that a while back, and like you, I'm finally ready to go the extra mile, to finish up on my "Living the Dream" too! I was quite shocked at how much I actually got done, when I took a very good look at my place. I also kept one of my properties separate from my cabin, and although I am not sure what I will do with that yet, single use or multiple, I'm sure when I move there, It will all fall into place. I have only 3 small jobs to finish before I can move in for good, but I am on my way too. It's SO GOOD to have a dream, and actually live it. So encouraging for me, and so many others. Thank you, Sheila
+Sheila6325 So nice to hear of others who follow their hearts and dreams. Thanks for sharing your success with me Sheila. Good for you my friend. :-)
I enjoy every video. ♥️♥️🇨🇦👍
Looking good boss. As always, looking forward to more updates. Cheers.
Thanks for profiling your work shop, gave me ideas for a generator shed.
I always enjoy watching your videos a really good bit of advice on the business hope you get a white tail stay safe
looks good you are well on your way with your plan it looks tike thanks for sharing atb John
Good luck my fellow meat hunter, love the videos and that new building. Thank you, keep them coming!
+Stephen Luciak Thank you my friend.
Glad you're dream is becoming a reality Boss!
+Bama Prepper Me too buddy. Thank you.
Great job....winter is coming......Hope you and Frankie are doing well....
Love it.Great job! Take care and God bless you!
Looks like it's coming along good Boss. Good luck hunting.God Bless my friend
+Bobby Ballengee Getting there little by little my friend. It's all coming together. God Bless.
for Frankie... food grade diatomaceous earth. It's good for parasites and skin irritation. You can sprinkle on his food and apply to his skin. Coconut oil is also good internally and on his skin. Lots of good uses for both of these products.
Thank you for the inspiration of living ones best life and dreams.
Hey Boss glad your dreams are on the way to reality for ya. Please keep the updates coming - I'm on a bit of a hiatus on my Granite State Project and your videos fill the void. Thanks Boss.
+MML@ADDERHOLE The Granite State is a good place to be in.
Wow your shop is looking great , you got a lot work on it . Frankie is just like our 3 year old golden , they like to do the heavy looking on ha._ha. It sounds dream is finally comin true congrats.my friend . I hope you make a vid.of your deer hunt . Take care .
wish i found u 20 years ago lol ur living ur dream and ur dreaming as u live a litle bit everyday towards ur goals that is just awesome
Follow your dreams Boss... a happy home is a happy heart. Love the new work shop at the cabin! I've admired your rocking chair, did you make it or purchase it? It looks like an interesting winter project. I believe that anything the woods gives up is a trophy... I hope you have good luck! Thanks for sharing!
Good luck deer hunting Boss..all the best from your fans in WV.
Congrats on braking the 30,000 subscribers number. Come on 40,000 great job . Please keep the shows coming .
+Glen Higginbotham Thank you Glen. Babystepping towards the dream. Cheers :-)
Good luck in the hunt and the best in your future endeavours. Will be looking for the future updates.
Glad to see your dream coming true. For all your hard work you deserve it. LOL on frankie he's always the scene stealer. Have a Happy Thanksgiving J C
Just thinking back to the first video of yours i watched you build that road. Thought to myself man this guys got the heart of a lion. Boy was i right. No b.s. but whenever i need some motivation i just put the Bosses channel on. Congrats my friend on making your dream come true. I truly admire your talents and i can't thank you enough for all the inspiration. Wishing you great health, happiness and success for this chapter.
+dadgad68 Thank you for your kind words my friend. All the positive responses are very encouraging for me. I've got a lot to do and a long ways to go but getting there is half the fun. I love the climb. Thank you for all your views and comments.
Thanks for the video my friend!!! Loved it... love the workshop and love the new business building! You ever need a hand, just give me a shout.. would be a perfect excuse to get away for a day or so... you're only a few hours away!! Can't wait to finally meet up with you anyway. Looking forward to following you and your dream like we've been doing.. do tell more on your business - looking forward to see that too!! So glad you're feeling better (what I hear is it's a 4-6 week cough / symptoms to kick it all the way) and out getting everything buttoned up!! This week's unbelievable!! Take care JC!
+Rob Baker I'm still coughing and hacking and my energy is down a bit but not feeling too bad aside from that. The weather's a bit too warm for hunting so I may hold off for a few days. We'll have to have a rendezvous one of these days. Looking forward to it.
Hi boss.. thanks for another beautiful video. I had missed your video published on 5 march 2015. A balance of nature. I just watched it now and it is very very beautiful video. you are very kind person. I respect your feeling about nature and wildlife. waiting for your upcoming video. May God Bless You
+Amit Sharma Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to comment. God Bless.
As always, you are so inspiring! It's infectious lol. Looking forward to the next chapter Boss. Blessings from Canada.
+Canesser Thank you my friend. God Bless.
ha! success! thanks for persevering on that upload!
+vividmonkey Only 6 hours today, not 3 and a half days :-o
Good luck on your hunt I've seen a few deer so far I have next week off I'm keeping my fingers crossed have a great day.
+Trevor Fillmore Thanks Trevor. We're getting hit with a warm spell so I may hold off a bit. Good luck hunting.
What a great video boss. Very nice camp you have got there. Can't wait to see some of your deer hunting videos, I'm thinking about doing a RUclips series about our deer camp. Very nice piece of ground it sits on. We get a lot of our ideas from your videos! Best of luck to you,
Max