OFF GRID CABIN RENOVATION PROJECT. Part 1
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Starting renovation to the old family cabin. The preparation begins for a simple life off the grid in the NH woods. Setting the cabin up so that I can have all the comforts of home without being connected to the grid. I'm heating and cooking with wood as well as vintage gas appliances. I'll have a spring house and a built in icebox plus a gas refrigerator, a battery bank and 12 volt lighting. Living simple and cheap in a backwoods cabin
.LINKS TO ALL THE ITEMS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT WE USE CAN BE FOUND IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION. FIND LINKS BELOW:
Homesteading Must haves: www.amazon.com...
Our Amazon Affiliate Link: amzn.to/2CZhNSs
As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
On my channel you will find videos pertaining to homesteading, gardening and living off the grid with fun DIY projects for self-reliance and SHTF emergency preparedness situations, with some campfire cooking and good old backwoods humor thrown in. Sharing knowledge and stories from over 30 years of living in the woods.
FOR MORE CONTENT AND READINGS FROM MY PERSONAL MEMOIRS, COME JOIN OUR FRIENDLY CABIN LIFE COMMUNITY ON PATREON: / bossoftheswamp
FRIENDS OF FRANKIE AND THE BOSS page: frankieandtheb...
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.
All video content is protected by copyright. Any unauthorized reproduction or posting will be subject to a users fee. Copyright JC Desclos 2017 All rights reserved.
Royalty Free audio files provided by www.audiomicro.com and Footage Firm which I am fully licensed for.
Filming and editing by JC Desclos.
Franky deserves a raise... supervising is hard work!
I once saw a sign that said "The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately." Frankie is too funny. I look forward to future updates on the cabin.
princessrhondie Well said my friend.
Never be embarrassed about loving your dog! That was adorable watching you pull Frankie around in the wagon. Be proud of the love and care you give to animals. Boss, God bless you and yours!!
I've only recently found your channel, but have been back through your videos and I just wanted to say thank you. I'm in the process of transitioning to a simpler life and have found you to be inspirational. In particular your "Back To My Roots" series. It sounds like you're going to be having a busy year, and I look forward to watching your future videos.
Good luck, and thanks again!
***** Welcome to my channel Alan. Happy to hear you are enjoying my postings. Yes, it's a busy summer for sure but it's all means to an end. Really looking forward to my next chapter in life.
Really enjoyed the video. Looks like you are making good progress. Everything seems well thought out and looks so nice with your rustic style. Looking forward to seeing more. Hope you do really well at the shows!
Jonathan Strickland Thank you my friend. Yes, a lot of thought going into the project and that's why I don't sleep much ;-/Thanks for commenting.
When you gave Frankie that ride in your old wagon I almost fell out of my chair laughing!! Way-to-go, JC!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your projects and your Family Stories.
I truly enjoy all of them .
I had the same project JC 18 years ago inheriting my grandparents house built in the late 40's. I remember visiting as a young kid and my grandfather saying, "Let the next guy take care of all the repairs after I'm gone." Well, I was the "next guy" and like you, did it all by myself. Though it's a long, uphill battle, it makes you proud when the project finishes.
+Brad1237202 Maybe he would have done things differently if he knew you'd be the next guy in line. Got a chuckle over that. Thanks.
It's a beautiful world you've built for yourself over the years! You have been intelligent enough to take advantage of your opportunities (when they presented themselves) and it paid off for your old-age.
Congratulations,
Clark & Virginia
What a difference eleven minutes and thirty eight seconds makes :) Looking great Boss
backyardmeat Good to hear from you buddy. All the best.
I always look forward to your videos, JC. Whenever life in the city gets me down and my finances(or lack thereof) start weighing down on me, you put up another video, and it's a reminder that I too have the power to change my life. Recently, I wrote a poem while daydreaming about my plans to go camping in the fall. I hope ya like it, man. It's called 'A Camper's Daydream'.
With a tarp at my back and pole in hand, I'll catch my main course while beans cook in a can. With belly full from the feast I ate, I'll stare into the fire and contemplate. Time will pass and the crickets shall play, a serenade with owls as the embers fade. And though dreams call with night's kiss, and eyelids grow heavy in smoky mist, I'll not turn in, no how no way, not while Moon dances, when owl and cricket play. But from the radio having his say, will come George Noory and guests joining the fray. Streaming Coast to Coast, tickling my fancy, perhaps he'll interview a witch named Nancy. Conspiracies, hauntings, and bigfoot galore, but ending too soon with me wanting more. But with moon bowing low and crickets in nests, I shall finally roll over and surrender to rest. Morning comes early as I roll out of bed, to sip on some coffee and cook up my bread. I throw in some ham, some fruit and my cheese, and think 'oh man, what a breakfast it be'. With coffee exhausted and a good meal below, I wonder aloud, 'is it time to go'. As I question, I look up and amaze, as the sun sets waves of water ablaze. It's no time for trite lyric or rhyme, I saved for months and spent my last dime. I have no care for what people will say, perhaps I'll stay longer, and lose track of the day. But real life intrudes with worries from home, jarring the stillness with a ring of my phone. I see my mother called, once again to lament. 'My car is broke down and the bills are due. The water smells of brimstone, and it has a brown hue. My computer has popups and NSA placards, and my pool game even runs backwards. Help me Dave, there's even a hacker. Come back soon, I need a tech master.' The word 'roger' is all I can say, for what a bad end... to such a wonderful stay. As I wander slowly and pack my gear, I wonder when I'll be back, tomorrow, or in a year. 'I don't know', I say with a tear, 'but months may pass I'm beginning to fear'. But that won't do, my soul seems to say, I will not suffer another delay. I pee on a stone to mark it my own and say to the heavens, 'this shall be my home'. With a light bladder and a heart more so, I tap on the gas with the tip of my toe. With coffee and bread securely below, it's not quite as sad to pack up and go. Roll back to the city, there's saving to do. It's time to write, so I'm calling my crew. Though it may take two years, or even three, I'll make me a cabin with these very trees. So farewell for now, my forest and flowers, you'll be so missed, I'll be counting the hours. Lydia my truck, shall take me alone, to the house in the city that's no longer my home. So wait for me, my forest and trees, shelter cricket and owl, who visited me. The owl is my neighbor and the crickets my friends, I pray to the Lord, that He will defend. I'll not say good-bye, for I know that implies, it is an ending and I'll never be by. Instead so long, I'll see you again, soon as books sell, and the checks come in.
Rusted Mind Nicely done my friend. Thanks for sharing that.All the best to you.
Boss,
I always enjoy my visits. Its relaxing and informative. Your helper there seems like great company. You certainly have your work cut out for you. Its amazing how the woods can relax a person who is willing to stop and listen to nature at its best. Most people from the city would probably not hear the relaxing sounds of the birds calling out, the breeze that flows thru the trees, the soft rain drops, dropping thru the canopy. The squirrels chattering at each other. The woods are busy in a way that lulls you into a state of realization of the beauty that the lord freely gives anyone who wishes to enjoy it. My friend you are doing a great job on sharing those gifts with us. Have a great day.
Your friend,
Ray
Ray Bonecrusher Howdy Ray, you are right about not everyone enjoying the natures sounds. Not long ago I had a response where the fella commented... "How can you sleep with all that frog racket?" LOL. Nuff said :-)
The work you do is amazing and your ingenuity is limitless!
You can turn any sow's ear into a silk purse!
Can't wait to see this cabin evolve, with Frankie's help, of course! Lol!
God Bless!
***** Thank you Pammie. Frankie's ready to tackle any job that includes digging :c)~
So glad to see the progress on the NH Cabin! Love the ice box design! Thanks for sharing such great videos as well as life wisdom!
And your rehab project turned out really well, the ice box project just makes so much sense. You made burning the junk up fun.
Icebox is full as i type. Believe it or not, even up here on the mountain we lost power. Biden's sunblocking climate crisis plan is working against his green energy plan so now I have to run my generator to charge my battery bank. Guess they didn't think that one through eh? :-/
@@thebossoftheswamp There is some crazy insane shit going on with the weather and not just in north America.
Love it! Too short and too far between videos, I never get enough!
Now I understand why you have not been posting videos. You have been too busy. Good to see you are all right and making progress. Must be very rewarding. Give Frankie a hug. Looking forward to more.
Ann Poucher When I'm at the cabin, I have no way of editing and posting videos but I do post updates on my boss of the swamp facebook page. I was away for 3 weeks but will be here for approx. a month before I return to NH again.
Man, really appreciate your videos. Shows exactly what a motivated man with a plan can accomplish...Anything!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Alan. All the best :-)
Baby Steps helps you think about the next move!! Smiles we know you are good at!!
Hey I don't think there is anything wrong with your sanity at all! I love your determination. There's a song that comes to mind here about you and what I have learned about you with watching a lot of your vids. Dare to be different and you've done just that even though some folks didn't want their kids hanging around you. Don't mind that, when all is said and done and you meet your Maker, you will have led a full and fun life fulfilling your dreams and enjoying life. Gotta love that!!!!
Thank you for your kind words my friend :-)
Jim your talent is first class I enjoy so much watching you you are a true craftsman thanks for all the great vids God bless you my friend give Franky a big hug for me
Thank you for your kind words Norman and blessings to you as well.
Nothing better than to finish part of a project and then be able to stand back and look at it. Beer in hand thinking about the next part you wanna do :)
***** Couldn't agree more my friend :-))
You really produce nice videos , sounds & music & all ! Bet you never had training either ! I really enjoy the time I spend on all your videos. Thank you for doing this for us or who ever you do it for. fun stuff !
+pdm1942 Thank you for your compliment. No I never had training with anything, I just learn as I go with most things. Some things go better than others ha ha.
thebossoftheswamp Ain't that just life, no manual, think outside the Box always.
One of my favorite phrases is to baby step it, when things seem daunting.
You've helped me with my cast iron cook ware !I have 20 or so pieces !
John Snyder totally agree
These videos are my favorite and allowed me to grasp more accurately, the way I aspire to live eventually. I'm an apprentice plumber in MA. I travel to NH when I can to fish Winni and hike the white mountains. Give me a shout if you ever want a hand, It would be awesome to learn.
Thank you for your offer.
you sir are a joy to watch and it brings back memories of my dad and I at camp.
scott fye Thank you for your kind words.
your family cabin is coming along great.it one step at a time.take care Boss
The best videos on RUclips, love it when you post ,gives me courage to finish my off grid property
SouthernPioneer1965 Thank you my friend. Best of luck with your project.
The ice box cabinet- simple yet effective. My two favorite things I like most about the boss of the swamp. Good to see you brother, film some of the shows you attend and see you back at the cabin. Cheers!!
Joshua Smith Glad you enjoy them brother. All the best to you.
Going through all these videos I haven't watched in years, love the narration.
Thank you
Your one hell of a guy Boss! Always love the show.
JC, it's great to have you back on track. Another drought like the last one and you'll have us all looking for some half inch rope. You are appreciated very much bro, more than you know.
Danno Quin LOL. I was at the cabin for 3 weeks and didn't have any way of editing or uploading. I hope to fix that in the future though. Glad you enjoy them buddy. Always happy to hear that.
listening to you is so soothing you put me to sleep last night, watching this a second time sitting at the computer, not my tablet in bed. Keep up the good work, it is a great respite to visit with you...
limpingoatfarm I hear that a lot, hopefully i's a good thing lol.Thanks for commenting.
to be able to calm people in these times is a gift
Good job, both in the cabin and getting the video up. Hug the boy for me, can't wait until it's finished and we can see the hole thing. Take care of yourself and don't work to hard.
brenda alexander Thank you Brenda. It won't get finished this year but I'll get a good start on it. Thanks for commenting.
Yes you have siding toget ready, and as high as that cabin is you will need help with, but I have faith in you, that you will get it done. 👍
Hard work when you need a tool that's not with you... know how it feels. Looking beautiful though. And I must make one of your Ice Boxes for myself.Great Idea!
Hey, thanks for riding Frankie around with the wagon! I do the same with my two Lab's in my lawn cart and pull them around with the lawn tractor. It makes me feel like a eight year old kid at age 56 but love it and ,them, my two kid's (my Dogs) LOL!!!! So now watching you, I don't feel like a jerk any more.... Thanks always for your videos and God Bless You and Frankie....And can't waiting for the next part.
CitySlicker Tony I had a Lab once that also liked to ride on things. Funny how that is. Good to hear from you Tony. Hope all is well.God Bless.
I now this video was a bit of a pain to get out the door but i got to say it was worth it. JC your videos just keep getting better and better.
Hey Boss, That was some really good advice. Some of the projects I'm doing right now I ask myself "How are you ever going to get this done". I guess its a labor of love, you do it because you can and it's what you're good at.And in the end you get to spend a lifetime enjoying the fruits of your labor. That ice cooler came out great, and I'm sure that the rest of the cabin will to. Remember Boss you're not working alone Frankie is there to give you encouragement and we will be here to admire your hard work. Just be careful working alone, working alone can get you in trouble sometimes. God Bless.
BeaverRick After falling from my scaffolding and throwing 3 busted ribs through a lung back in 08, I pay a little more attention to safety now ha ha.Lessons learned the hard way :-o
I enjoy the cabin and wood projects!! That icebox is amazing!! Looking forward to seeing the cabin transformation. I think I'll go back and watch this video again!! Thanks for all your great ideas, can't wait to see more!! Thanks again BOSS!!!!!
dave hogan I'll be back on the project in a few weeks and looking forward to it. I'll Keep you all updated on the progress.
Oh J.C. You hard working Boss, you and Frankie Rock the New Hampshire woods.
+JulieMoren Thank you Julie. Got another vid in the works so more on the way soon.
I would love to see the look on the face of your neighbor if they came over the hill to see you pulling Frankie around in a wagon. Looking good Boss, keep up the good work.
bhag149 LOL. Yep, there goes that crazy hermit pulling his dog around ha ha. I've got some new graphics for the blog so I'll be chatting with you soon.
I. just a lowly Carpenter Jim, I dance between the rain drops to sustain a meek living . my skills have certainly paid off. I was 1of 64 Carpenters that set a record, framing a house in ARMADA ,MI. IN'06 ,for the extreme makeover show...move that bus!
it was rough framed & inspected in 4hrs45min.Nd Fi used w/ grass and trees and lights and keys, in 52hrs 54min.
Now that's workin :-)
Just love your videos, J,C, your a hard worker an very talented. Can;t express how great it is to see someone take so much care in a project, Its hard for me to get motivated especially by yourself. hangin their your doing great.
annie farmer Thank you Annie. I appreciate your kind words.All the best.
Thank you JC. I know that the YT was a hassle, but we sure do appreciate your efforts. The Cabin is sure taking shape and we appreciate you taking us along on your journey. Good luck at the shows and and keep us posted on FB and YT as you can. Your work looks great.
Gary Church-Smith Was a pain for sure, Glad that fiasco is over with.Thanks for commenting.
im sure Dick Proenneke would be proud of them ice boxes you build...well done !! Baby steps is the way to completing a project well worth doing ...keep the course JC !
swanyut The iceboxes are working out fantastic. Couldn't be happier with them.
Yay! So glad to see a new video from you, Boss. You are really making progress. Love the ice box. I remember us having one when I was a little kid. We also had an ice man who would come by with a horse and wagon. Yep. I'm that old. Really enjoyed the vid and old Frankie hamming it up.
Gardening With Puppies Nice to finally have a vid up. I was away for 3 weeks and then had major hassles trying to upload this. I've gotta get caught up on my video watching too. All the best.
Hi boss. I have been watching a few of your video's now and love what you are doing. I use to live in Maine when i was younger and loved it. I would go back from time to time. I now live in the city and it's not fun. I sure do miss the country. I'm thinking of going back. The more i watch your video's the more i know that's where i need to be. I love the ice box you made and how you pulled Frankie around in your old wagon. I think every man should spend sometime alone in the woods and relax and find them self's again.
you keep up the good work you are doing and keep the video's coming. Tell Frankie i said hello. Take care and be safe. 😊
+gilly blanchette Maine is a great state and I plan to spend more time there once I get my cabins finished up. Follow your heart Gilly. You'll never find contentment otherwise. All the best to you.
Just found this channel, beautiful ice box and cabinets. He is an artist and keeps it real.
Thank you and welcome to my channel.
Fantastic work your a great inspiration. Just sold my house gave the mortgage back to the bank and bought a wooden cottage with overgrown garden! Plenty to do so went part time in work best thing I have ever done! Looking forward to seeing your progress take care and greetings from Ireland
Andy Moore That's awesome! I love hearing stuff like this. Best of luck with your new venture.
funny you showed the wagon....went to our childhood home and re-discovered our old
Flexible Flyer Wagon....ALSO painted "blue", by my Dad....it was either a popular color or "on sale" probably the latter.....but it made me chuckle, none the less...great minds think alike..... cheers to the Dads....another great video...well worth the wait...thanks again....
Christa Rupprecht Definitely "ON SALE" lol :-D
Nice work.I like that ice box with the tilting garbage can cabinet. Well though out for sure.
southernmost homesteader Thank you. I'm pretty pleased with the project so far.
Loved hearing you talk about the times with your Dad and his love for the blue paint, keeping your bike at a friends made me laugh. The icebox came out great, looks really nice.
iCosmose Yep, Damn blue paint on everything. He must have gotten all that on sale somewhere lol.
Sir, you are the man. I've been 'binging' on your videos since I found your channel and subscribed. I've become inspired and motivated to fulfill MY lifelong dream of doing what you do. I laugh more. I have more hope for MY future. And learn things I wouldn't even have dreamed of without your guidance. Thank you and God Bless.
Welcome to my channel friend and thanks for sharing your thoughts. Best of luck with your plans.
The cabin is starting to come together for you. Frankie seems to be enjoying the work too. I will be looking forward to the next update.
John Gallagher Frankie's right there to help... sort of :c)~
Boss I needed to hear this today, it is 3/2/19 and I am fighting road blocks right now and I am working towards a goal that will take me at least 3 years to complete. I have rough days and as you wonder if I am not just nuts. Well yes I am nuts I have papers to prove it. Listen thank you so much for giving me the strength to keep stepping forward, one step at a time the Bosses way. Love to all and God Bless.
Road blocks are only there to make you ponder your situation, regroup and carry on. Become unstoppable Angela. Keep on keepin on :-))
Good to see you again Boss ...Missed you and Frankie ....Take your time and enjoy a beer or two ....enjoy life....take care Digger..
robert k Enjoying it the best I know how buddy.
Fantasic work JC, Frankie in that wagon was the chuckle I needed after a long night in the plant. God bless and as always we look forward to the next vid.
Travis Tannehill He's funny as hell in that wagon eh buddy?
Great job on the cabin and enjoyed your video as always. Best tired feeling in the whole world is having a good day making something and then having that first beer by the fire. Looking forward to Part 2.
Mark Augustus Well said about the beer and the fire :-))
Awesome, so glad to see your doing well and staying busy. Leveling a house is no easy task, I've blown the seals on 3 13ton jacks doing my first home. It's great that God gave us thumbs and the brains to use them, they seem to wrap around a bottle of beer perfectly! Thank you for sharing more awesome video with us.
K Singleton LOL. Great philosophy regarding the thumbs :-)I'm only leveling a portion of the camp. I'll live with the roller coaster floors. Frankie likes them.
That is some mighty fine woodworking, Boss. That is going to be a really nice place for you and Frankie. Thanks for the video.
Sam L. Thank you Sam. The camp will go through some changes, that's for sure.
I hope your 3 shows went well, looking forward to the next video.
Good to have you back on the tube boss. That's quite a project you have going in NH. It will end up lookin and livin as good as your cabin back home. Frankie looks like he was made for that wagon yes sir keep that doggie rollin,
willie Makit "Keep those doggies rollin" LOL. Now why didn't I think of that?
Looks really sweet. We are about 17 now .. can't imagine your weather. Wow... stay warm, and safe. ATB Louise
+Louise Florida /Missouri I love the cold. Best part is there's no bugs :-) It's 15 below as I type and a winter storm is on it's way. 8 inches of heavy snow and freezing rain following behind. Bring it on :-)
Love this video, have watched several times. The ice box was one of the best ideas I have ever seen.
Thank you. The ice box is full of food and my gas fridge has been shut off since November.
ANOTHER GREAT VID!
I'VE BEEN AT MY CAMP IN PA FOR THE LAST FOUR MONTHS, NO CELL PHONE NO INTERNET ETC. I GOT BACK TO N.C. LAST NIGHT AND SAW I HAD NINE VIDS TO CATCH UP ON AND I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO THEM. I DID A LOT OF THE SAME STUFF YOUR DOING. I GUTTED MY CABIN AND REWIRED, INSULATED AND REFINISHED THE INTERIOR ALONG WITH MANY OTHER PROJECTS OUTSIDE. THANKS FOR YOUR VIDS, ITS JUST LIKE SEEING AND OLD FRIEND!!
+rl Avery Sounds like a fun time at camp. Always enjoyable to make progress like that.Cheers :-)
Morning Boss,
Well, you surprised me when it went from an empty corner with a styrofoam box to the finished cupboard. I actually lost my breath, you do such lovely work! Had the potato spices with dinner the other day! Hat's off, that's good stuff! Thanks!
Glad to see your well. Frankie's slurp of approval was so precious.
ATB Louise :)
Louise Florida Yep, ol Frankie poured on the cuteness with that little kiss. Things that make you go aww...Glad you are enjoying the spices my friend. :-))
its like christmas when a new boss video hits my timeline. wish i could be there to help and enjoy your awesome cookin. thank u for sharing
bwilkinson6901 Thank you my friend. All the best.
You have golden hands.
as always a great video been awhile since i have been on here but it's summer and it's my running time so happy to see you got it all took care of and are posting again your so right a beer and bonfire can't be beat best time you can have
Nice to see you working on the NH cabin. I am sure everything will turn out well in the end - little bit by little bit. But nothing wrong with that either. We'll all get to enjoy the journey as you upload future videos. Looking forward to viewing them.
James Lythgoe Stay tuned, there will be many updates to follow. Thanks for commenting.
Very nice JC! What a project undertaking. The Ice box came out great! Frankie in the wagon : ) had us all laughing.My wife watched this with me and she said again "that Frankie is such s beautiful dog"! Ohh by the way nice gloves!
Steven.C. WHHI Love the gloves buddy. I will be showing these as well as other gifts in an upcoming segment. Thanks again.
thebossoftheswamp You are welcome and thank you!
Boss gotta say congrats on the progress. That's allot for one man. I've jacked up a few in my time. Can't beat the old dry line. Last one i did on patio stone and cinder block. I put three beams. That was a few yrs back and it hasn't moved. The ice box is awesome. Love the iron display and the trash bin. Reminds me of the old potatoe bins. I used to build cabinets. Be proud of what you've accomplished in a short time all alone with no easy access to tools and material. Great seeing the wagon your dad kept. I know you had trouble uploading this one. Many thanks as always my friend. Wish you were closer, i'd give you a hand. Darrin Cote.
dadgad68 Thank you my friend. Definitely been questioning my sanity a bit but I know it'll all be worth it. Hopefully I won't have such a hassle uploading the followups. Thanks for sharing your thoughts as I always look forward to your comments.
Looks very nice, A lot of work left, but I can tell you love what your doing.
daniellegrandpa Lot of work for sure. Not sure how much I will get finished this year but I'll get there sooner or later.
Another great video!!! Keep them coming. Good to see Frankie having a little fun too lol
Erwin Zahler Always up for a free ride that boy.
Great video, as usual! Really look forward to them! I grew up on a farm, they really make me remember a lot of similar things we all did alike! When you talk about your dad, reminds me of mine, he liked John Deere green!
Thanks Ernie
12ernie My dad probably would have liked that green too if he hadn't bought so much of that stinking blue ha ha.
Beautiful JC! The ice box is perfect! Frankie on the wagon was so cute! :D
Northern Lassie Thank you my friend. The icebox works really well. I'll have a new building for the business up at the entrance to the cabin land by fall. Been moving stuff off the homestead little by little. Everything is going according to plan. :-)
Super work and with a helper like Frankie, smooth!
roomforapony1 He's always willing to help... well sort of :c)~
I like projects like you have makes life really good, throw in a cold one or two maybe 3 and its even better. Look forward to your updates on construction.
Tennessee Trapper Couldn't agree more. The bonfire was the most enjoyable part of the project :-)
Just like we've talked before sir, very inspirational, very professional work, and just a great human being. When ever I see a youtube email sent with your title, I simply wait until my work day is complete, head over to get some dinner to go, and connect you too the big screen!! How can you beat that?? Amazing bud!! Please keep them coming!!
I think we can all agree on this though!! Lets see another dutch oven video!! That meat loaf was the best!! Yeees saaaaa!
Christopher Sullivan I'll be heading to the tiny NY cabin soon to start building a little workshop. Hopefully I'll get some dutch oven action going if I'm not too worn out at the end of the day. Going to be a busy summer buddy.
thebossoftheswamp Cant wait!!
One word JC "WOW"
That icebox is a great idea! New project for the cabin!
It works awesome :-)
Two weeks ago I finished building a built in icebox at my homestead using your other videos for some ideas. Funny that it looks almost identical to your new one. Right down to the recycle bins underneath and cupboard above. I gotta say that the thing works just as I had hoped it would and was a blast to build. Thanks for being such a great inspiration!
Chris L Glad it working out for you Chris. I'm really enjoying the icebox. Thanks for commenting.
I've have been tuning into your channel for quite some time now and I just wanted to tell you I love your videos. They are amazing. Keep up the great work.
Cam_Eldon Thanks Cam. Glad you enjoy them.
Great Idea The ice box.
@ 1:08 would be an awesome photo..
Oh that little wagon is so cute love it ..
Don't look at how you have to go ....Look at how far you have come .. :)
Big hugs for Frankie ..
mysticangells Frankie gets all the hugs :c)~
Aussie hug to you lol ..
The one we've all been waiting for. Looking good JC can't wait to see the progress to the end.
Barbarossa4U Got a lot of work to do buddy but I'll get there sooner or later.
Just good TV, Boss. You're an outstanding orator. Your New Hampshire cabin is a lot like our family camp in Michigan's U.P. Thanks for the many many good ideas. ~ Tony
+Tony Martin Glad you enjoy them Tony. Thanks for commenting.
It was good to see another video from you Jc.
I think you are well on your way.The cabin is looking good and I am sure it makes you feel rewarded.Things that take a long time are so worth the wait.I hope we get to meet you someday.All the best to you my friend.Robin
KatahdinKooking Mama Thank you Robin. Yes, projects like these are very rewarding in the end. I've got my work cut out for me though.Thanks for commenting.
lots of hard work looks great you need to slow down love the new ice box.good to see you and Frankie doing well love the little wagon and i can tell Frankie enjoyed it just fine.have a great week end.
Alice Lewis Frankie's hilarious in that wagon. Such a great companion.
morning, Boss & Lil-Frankie; Made some well thought out adjustment & Improvements, Frankie-Approved Of Course. Frankie in he wagon, Aint e a hoot !
Thanks 4 sharing the progress with us Friends.
Happy Trails From The Maritimes In Canada ATB Terry
God Bless
T.W. Milburn Even though I filmed it and know what to expect, I still put a big smile on seeing that nutjob in the wagon ha ha. The dog is a hoot alright :c)~Blessings to you and yours :-)
Well boss, the cabin is coming along great, I bet its really going to start feeling even more cosy when you've had a few more weeks with her. I'm glad to see you posted, because I really do enjoy your videos and I can't wait until the next update. Take care and good look with the project
Ben
themanwiththecabin Thanks Ben. I hope to get back up there in a few weeks. So much to do and so little time. Can't wait to get the cabins done and get the homestead sold. Thanks for commenting.
I look forward to your videos expiring me to get out there and try to fulfill my dreams
Anthony Volkes Fulfill you dreams brother. Start with at least one anyway.
Another great job of video! I'm looking forward to what's to come on the cabin... vicariously through you, the peace and solace of a cabin in the NH woods is a rewarding treasure. Thanks for sharing!
Owen4it It's a lot of work but should be very rewarding in the end. All the best.
Wow the ice box project looks amazing, you do such lovely work!!!!! Our parents were the same when it came to paint..lol..back in the 60's and 70's my mom antiqued everything in our house, it was the latest fad back than! it was bluish greenish and streaks of gold in it...lol..and she painted all the pretty wood work in our house! She always said paint was cheap! Oh and my dad put duct tape on his old hunting truck and painted over it...lol..lol..
karenchakey My dad was crazy with the duct tape as well. Too funny. That and epoxy. He epoxied everything. I can't even hear the work epoxy without thinking of him. If he was still alive he'd probably have a website and call it e poxy.com and people could chat about all the shit they glued up ha ha. All the best.
thebossoftheswamp That's funny boss, my dad was the EXACT same way! He even bought paint from NAPA with epoxy in it!
Stefan Schmidt LOL. Great memories.
Great project and reno going on there at your NH cabin JC! This was a great video as always that shows your talent, determination and endless drive for moving forward! We all get a little discouraged at times, I myself when a project never goes as planned... so glad you brought that up as I am faced with many renos and challenges here at the cabin myself this Summer... you always seem to make the most of it, which is how we all should tend to focus our emotions on more and just take it day by day! Looking forward to many more JC, take care and cheers!
Dave Wilcox Jr Life wouldn't be the same without the challenges. The greater the challenge the sweeter the success.Cheers buddy.
Very good lines on your woodwork and very thought out. Thank You for your video it gives a great many ideas.
Looking great Boss. Going to enjoy following your progress on this one. Later and all the best.
NSTRAPPERHUNTER All the best to you too my friend.Cheers.
I see that your IceBox v2.0 has even more insulation than v1.0 did on your NY Cabin. Don't forget to update us with how well it performs! Also you have some darn good skills for renovating and making stuff look sharp! I can't wait to see the progress over the coming months!
LordTimelord Thank you buddy. The icebox works awesome. I just did a short trip to haul furniture there. I stayed for 4 days and 3 nights and still had ice in the bottle when I left. Returning in a few weeks and I'll be at the cabin about a month. Cheers.
Your videos are addicting JC, I do learn alot to from you, thanks for the vid.
notenoughprepping Glad you enjoy them. Thank you.
Love watching your videos, JC. They're great to watch right around bedtime. Very relaxing.
Keith Taylor Glad you enjoy them Keith, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Hey Boss,sure is good to see both Frankie and you back, missed my video fix that you two supply me...after watching this video I know why I keep coming back for more...Job well done,,,Used to watch my Dad open beer with an ax like you did, brought back some memories...Thanks.
Brian Tulak Thank you my friend. Gad you enjoyed it.