A Life Of Chasing Dreams. An Inspirational Autobiography .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Never lose sight of your dreams my friend and don't give up on your first try. Nothing I have ever came easy or cheap. Baby steps man. Little by little will get you there. Thanks for watching.

[@randalltom9750]

Back in the day... looking back, I remember all the outdoor adventures, past friendships, old friendships, fond memories. Hunting & fishing, was my thing. Interrupted by an occasional girlfriend, none of whom shared my love for the outdoors. A cabin was an unrealized dream. But I did head North up the AlCan, all the way up, three Summers each. I loved the adventure... some foolishness, but many fond memories. I still treasure the memories and friends. No regrets. Lessons learned. I'm happy all the same. Thanks Bossman.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Sounds like similar paths taken. I may have thrown a bit more foolishness into the mix haha

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear you enjoy my vids and will share them with your children. I cringe whenever I hear someone say "I cant' or "I don't know how" and that's thier excuse why they are not doing something. I certainly don't know everything and haven't done everything but it's only because I haven't learned it yet, it's not that I CAN'T do it because I can, and will... as soon as I learn how. Success builds confidence. One dream fulfilled will lead to another and another and so on. All the best to you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I chuckled out loud when I read how your sons want to watch Frankie. That was the first time I laughed today and needed it. Thank you for that. Also, thank you for the kind words. My videos are a good outlet for my creativity now that I don't draw anymore. It'ss very rewarding to know so many people enjoy them and benefit it some way from my postings. Thanks for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'm glad you find them worth waiting for. This was the hardest video project I've ever worked on. It took me a couple weeks to piece everything together but I'm leased with how it came out. Thanks for your comment. Frankie's right here looking over my shoulder for his shout outs.

[@donaldwood1731]

Boss you are living my life Since my wifes passing 2 years ago a lot of things have changed i gave up our dream of living off the ordinary and enjoying our relationship 52 years but she is still waiting for our cabin God bless maybe someday

[@devinatusi5035]

Not only was it good to see Franky again, but your artwork and hearing your life's accomplishments 😊.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for the kind words Nicole. Glad you enjoy my videos. Life is what you make of it. Our society wants instant gratification and quit when they can't have it. Chasing dreams aint for quitters. If people could learn to work towards things they'd achieve a lot more than they do. All the best to you.

[@curmudgeinnak]

just watched this video. We have been following you for a few years. I am a New Hampshire farmboy. left when I was 18 to make my way. Traveled around as you did for many years. Settled in Fl. for many years. Owned a number of companies that did well. two years ago I had 4 heart strokes in 2 months. Dr said I had to get out of the heat. Closed my very busy company in the marine maint industry and my girl found us places to look at in Alaska. Been here almost 2 years now and we love it. this video really touched home with us. Thank you for sharing this video. I hope one of my videos some day touches someone like yours do to us. Sarah and Rob. We are 13 miles from the closest road or town.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

@@curmudgeinnak Glad you enjoyed my video and thanks for taking the time to say so. Like you, I endured my share of medical issues. Cancer had me circling the drain for a while but I'm too damn stubborn to surrender. Now turning 61 and wife at 62, we're plunging forward into our next chapter and returning to the cabin where this video was filmed. Lots of travelling in the future too so you never know... our paths may cross someday. All the best :-)

[@curmudgeinnak]

@@thebossoftheswamp Well, if you wonder up this way there will always be a place for you all in the quest cabin. Living on the whistle stop train service is a blast. Thank you for taking the time to respond.. Not sure of you area but I grew up in Derry and spent a lot of my spare time at my grandfathers helping him in his Bakery in Hillsboro. Loved the White mountains.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Scott. Happy to hear you enjoy my videos and that you have conquered your cabin dreams. Good for you man. Thanks for taking the time to comment. All the best to you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you once again Zandra. I appreciate the comments and glad you find this inspirational. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

After taking a few weeks to piece this together I'm happy to hear that. Thanks for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear you found my video to be inspirational. Once you start conquering dreams you build a certain confidence that nothing is unreachable. Live your dreams my friend. Live NOW. Thank you for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for watching and commenting buddy. I feel I'm reaching another crossroads though and may be off on another dream quest before long. It must me a crazy artist thing ha ha.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear you enjoy my channel. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for the kind words Vladimir. I still find it amazing that people in other countries follow my channel and enjoy m videos. Sounds like you did well with the beavers. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck to you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Very happy to hear that Sherbey. Life is what you make of it. Thanks for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you once again for the great comments. Comparing me to Dick Proenneke is about the best compliment anyone could ever give. That man has always been my hero. All the best and God Bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Congrats on your first land purchase. Keep moving forward little by little and you will eventually have everything you've ever wanted. Best of luck and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@charlesvincett84]

Awesome video...life is not fair but you have to keep going..!!! Awesome 😎👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Best of luck to you Matt with your dream chasing. Don't expect to achieve them overnight. Every step you take in the right direction will bring you that much closer and before you know it you'll have all that you want. Good luck and thanks for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

"Artists seem to see life a little different than the rest." Truer words have never been spoken. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Aaron. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

And a big thank you going back at ya for watching and commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Best of luck with your cabin.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The power of baby steps. Todays society is in too big of a need for instant gratification. It's sad the way things are now. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. All the best to you as well.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Dreams are easier to conquer than people realize. There's no better feeling in the world than to conquer a dream.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Brian. Glad you enjoyed the video. Every year I go through a period of re-evaluation and change. Always weeding out the things that don't work for me. I'm doing the same thing right now actually. Your name sounds familiar but I can't put a face to the name. Do I know you? Make the best of your life cause you never know what life is going to throw at you. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Barry. A friend indeed. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad to hear you enjoy my video and that you have a cabin as well. A cabin is a great place to go to cleanse the soul. All the best to you.

[@jamesshoop7787]

You are a very wise man....and you make good videos. I often tell people (especially young people) to figure out what you love doing and find a way to make money at it. I think that most people have it backwards and find a job to make money and think that will make them happy. It rarely works that way.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yes you are very right James. The majority live their life around their job rather than put life first and then find appropriate work to sustain them. Thanks for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

congrats on achieving your goals. It takes a lot of sacrifice sometimes to conquer dreams but they have been worth it. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

"but if you persevere you can succeed any task at hand big or small" You said it all right there brother. best of luck to you. None of my dreams were conquered overnight. Take those baby steps.

[@sharpsdips3264]

Sir I'm 15 years old have been dreaming of that lifestyle ever since I was 9 I worked up enough money to build a small cabin in the corner of my family's property I have a good trap line and I can't wait till I can go to Alaska and live there

[@thebossoftheswamp]

+Sharpsdips Best of luck to you man. Follow your dreams.

[@alanj7306]

Great fur you! Yes, I intended to spell fur that way! Chase your dreams young man. You are an inspiration to us that are afraid to chase our dreams. Follow your dreams, they know the way..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome Jake. Thanks for watching.

[@TheRandalljburke]

thank you for all the great videos. you have inspired me at age 52 to buy 9 acres in eastern Canada where i grew up. I quit my job and after 22 years in the city im leaving in 5 days on a 4000 mile journey to build my dream cabin off grid. wish me luck and thanks for helping me to dream big. woo hoo off to the bush i love!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That's awesome Randy. Best of luck with your journey :-)

[@JDKvideos]

Good luck Randy.... I envy you!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Do it brother. Don't let life get away from you. Chase your dreams man.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed. Tanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed. It's all about the climb. If I didn't have things to look forward to I'd probably be a very unhappy man. Always plunging forward. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for the kind words. I feel everyone has a gift but not everyone works to unwrap it. All the best to you.

[@japhyjim]

Well said and well done. I think a lot of us want the Emersonian Dream, especially now in these fast times. Building my own cabin on sixty-two acres just now - thanks for taking the time to film and share your work with us.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yes a lot of folks do but very few go for it. Congrats and good luck with your pursuit of your cabin.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Hey thanks for the kinds words of encouragement. Yeah it's been an interesting life for sure and moreso everyday. I wasn't sure how this vid would be received but with 560 views in 24 hrs I guess folks are liking it lol. Are you going to the Herkimer rondy? I plan to be kicking around there on Saturday. Thanks for commenting. Chase your dreams buddy. .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yes artist/carpenter/fur trapper is an odd trio but I'm a bit silly like that. I do enjoy what I do though. Thanks for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you buddy. I always appreciate your kind words. You gotta be one of the nicest guys I've ever met even though we haven't had the chance to meet yet in person, but we will one day. I have a lot of interest in the upper peninsula so a road trip is in order here soon. We got some video to shoot. All the best to ya.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Babysteps all the way. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome. Happy to hear you enjoy my channel.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I love it when folks compare me and my videos to Dick Proenneke. It always makes my day. Thank you for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'll never stop dreaming so therefore I'll never stop pursing them. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Louise. Also, nice job on the drawing you sent. I never get tired of looking at pencil sketches. Thank you for sharing your talent. Artist just have a different approach to things don't we. All the best to you. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Getting older everyday here too Mike. I've got some medical issues giving me grief right now but if everything turns out ok I'll be back on the dream quest once again. Gotta make the best of it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you buddy. I truly hope you have that cabin someday. Thanks for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for commenting.

[@Meattrapper]

Thank you for doing this my friend. I'm 49 years old. I'm a successful "professional" with a degree, a family and a nice big house in the suburbs. I have everything except what I really want; which is a slice of tranquility in the woods. I've spent my life working for others so that one day I might relax, yet I find my goal farther away than ever. Your story has helped me realize that waiting for the right time will never get me where I want to be. It's time for me to just do it. God Bless!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@believeliveloveandlaugh3844]

Life is about not giving up, when a door closes another one will open. Very inspirational story. God bless you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Totally agree Ana :-)

[@believeliveloveandlaugh3844]

Have a nice weekend : )

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Outstanding. I hope you succeed in all your endeavors. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Ha ha thanks. I'm happy to hear some people are being inspired from my ramblings. It was fun looking back on life as I pieced this together.

[@aguileratreeservice9189]

This is my favorite video! I have watched this video no less then 20 times! But yes I told my wife we are retiring in Alaska!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The goals that you listed are by no means out of the question. You can easily work in the direction of all of them as they are not elaborate pipe dreams. Babystep towards them and never work in the opposite direction of what you want. Success will come to you for certain. All the best to you.

[@hanksamah1784]

Hello my friend. The beginning of your life story and how you have remained persistent to accomplish your dreams was very inspirational to those who have the same desire and I wish them all of the luck. For myself, I live off grid in a small cabin that’s deep in the woods and I wouldn’t change a thing. This life is slowly catching up with me and one day my dream will be gone. I’m 71 years old and a post polio survivor, this lifestyle is becoming harder each day. So I saw follow your dreams and never give up, even if it’s for a short while. God bless you and keep on keeping on.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Like I always say Hank, if you can't do what you want, do what you can. All the best to you and God Bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Never stop trying to point them in the right direction. Nothing good ever comes easy or cheap. Best of luck to you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That's because it is. Don't let anything hold you back man.

[@rickgreen9936]

Squeezing a positive out of a negative, sound wisdom, this one will never grow old. You've proven it more than a few times in your life and no doubt you will squeeze the situation you're in now until it screams uncle and a positive pops out...yessah it will!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Definitely working on my own advice to get us through the present issues. Thanks for the reminder :-)

[@mikedkc]

I knew when I started watching your videos you had something special. Your talent combined with ambition are the formula for your success. I loved when you said you'd take ambition over education any day. You might not have realized it at the time, but now it is clear your ambition WAS your education. Thank you for your inspiration. You are a man of compassion and skill. Your videos explore the limitless possibilities of what we are capable of accomplishing. Thank you my friend.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Receiving this message on Christmas day is a very fine present in itself. Thank you for this. When I launched this video, I really had no idea where it would lead or how it would be received. I'm very pleased that so many are moved by it. I have a LOT to say on the subject of LIFE because "LIFE" has always been my passion. My journals have been a very important tool in my evolution. Reading my own words, trials and tribulations and analyzing the results of my actions vs outcomes, it has enabled me to stay focused and constantly moving forward. I will elaborate more on this in future videos. Thanks again for taking the time to respond. All the best to you.

[@janied8831]

Soooo true Amen🙏🙏❤️🕊

[@thebossoftheswamp]

In tis day & age you don't hear of many people cooking with these. Good for you Melody. WTG! That old Glenwood is in my NH camp. At home I have a Kitchen Queen but often think about putting my old Crawford back in. There are pros and cons to both the old and the new style stoves. I'm going to wiring my cabin for solar and getting the addition insulated soon. More cabin vids on the way. Thanks for taking the time to comment. All the best to you Melody.

[@chapmaker46]

outstanding your a rare breed..thanks for sharing that part of your life..i had to wait almost 50 years for my dream..but we have small ranch 50 ac. in Colo. living the good life now,but never gave up the dream...thanks again and give Frankie a pat for me i just had to put down my my best friend of 16 yrs he was just a mutt i got from the pound.best dam dog i ever had..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

If I ever go flatline and have an out of body experience, I want to be able to go peacefully and not be kicking my ass for not living. Still some dreams to chase yet. Thanks for commenting.

[@kayt6262]

Truly inspirational Boss. Dreams are too often framed by money, fame, and possessions leaving us empty, hungry and still seeking personal fulfillment but unwilling or unable to think outside the original framework.

[@49612tyler]

I am hooked on your video's, I agree alot with what you said, I have friends making good money but they are miserable, about 7 years ago I was like that and then I had a brain anerysm and almost died and then I realized life was to short to live miserably, I was a lumber inspector and made more money than I ever have but I hated my job and after I almost died my dream has always been to open a hunting and fishing store, so I had to wait till I got better after I did I quite my job and had to do some other things before I opened my store, I dont make near the amount on money but I have no stress and am happier than ever, thanks for your video's, now I am living the dream.

[@christinebeauchamp3115]

Not that you care of course but you will understand . . . some years back I bought a framed picture. . a girl working in her garden. . . shoulder length dusty brown hair. . .dress / apron . . cabin or garden shed behind her. . . with her cat, the garden overflowing with produce. I brought that home and proudly hung it in my kitchen. . thought, that's what I want my life to look like. I look at it daily and say, yep, that's what I want!!! A place for a clothesline (you talked about that in one of your other vids - - - here I cannot have such a device, imagine!!) So I grow a lot of my food, sew what I'm able. . . and keep eliminating unnecessary items I felt years ago I had to have. Such silliness. . Moving in the direction of my perfect life.. . thanks for the perspective. .. sitting here watching and listening, feel I've been able to have conversations I've never been able to have most of my life.. . .. there's a completion if that makes sense.. enough of my babbling. . Blessings. .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

+Christine Beauchamp The girl in your framed picture sounds like the girl of my dreams. Send her my way if you ever find her :-DHave a great day Christine and blessings to you as well.

[@theflyfishingnomad9641]

Christine Beauchamp I

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Life is truly what you make of it. I've had my share of downfalls but ya just gotta keep plunging forward and never stagnate. So many people nowadays do the same crap day after day year after year and even though they want things to be different, they don't make any changes. You have to make sacrifices and trade off one thing for another. A life in the woods hunting and trapping cost a lot less than living in the city but people act like they can't afford to do it. Society is bass akwards..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for the great response. It made my day. I appreciate the comment.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yeah I don't do the pencil drawings anymore but still work with graphics and stuff a bit. The videos are a good outlet for my creativity and I enjoy making them.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You never know what life is going to throw at you so "waiting" may never get you there. Rushing into something doesn't work either. Babystepping towards what you want will get you there and makes the least impact on the wallet. I only have 9 grand invested in the cabin property and about 5 or 6 in the cabin itself. A lot less than most folks spend on a vehicle. You can have everything you want, just gotta go get it. Best of luck my friend.

[@lehampton1]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on You Tube. Your story is a lesson in persistence and the dogged pursuit of goals. I wish I had heard this 40 years ago when I graduated high school. Maybe some of your younger viewers can find inspiration in your story and change their lives to be the pursuit of their dreams. And, perhaps, at 58, it's not too late to change my life. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story, you are rich far beyond those with fat bank accounts and bleeding ulcers!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Larry. I'm happy to hear you enjoy my vids and thanks for taking the time to say so. I appreciate your comments.

[@janied8831]

Amen Amen 🙏🙏🕊Janie D

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Howdy Mark, Good to hear from you. Happy to hear you enjoyed this vid and found it inspiring. Life is what you make of it. All the best to you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. I appreciate the comment.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you William. I just noticed you have a few more for me to view as well. Been busy prepping for the season here. I'm filing for my passport so hopefully will be touring Canada next year. I'd love to see your part of the country and have a few beers with ya on glacier ice. All the best buddy and thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you John. I appreciate the comment.

[@zimboards5898]

great video...years ago I drew w/ pencil-charcoal...and ink...what you said in your video about ambition and dreams is 110% correct. I just retired a few months ago after selling my business...so strange breaking away from the 9-5 routine. went to the FTA Convention a day ago and met some great folks-purchased some supplies and plan on hitting the trapline this year big...really enjoy your videos Steve

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good to hear you trap with your boy. That must make for some great times. I was married once but it wasn't worth mentioning. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

A NH boy eh? What part? NH is a good state to live in. Thanks for commenting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly. Life is what you make of it.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Seek and you shall conquer. All the best to you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I used to exhibit my art in Cromwell CT back in the day. I'm still cooking on the iron skillets I grew up with. Good stuff.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Living my dream too ha ha. Thanks for watching.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yes, in fact I have the first fire of the season burning in the stove right now. Been hanging treestands all day. Bow season is around the corner and trapping season not far behind.

[@Gonzo3780]

what a great part of your life...you have accomplished so much and I get pumped every time I see a video in my mailbox Boss...Sorry about your homestead...I'm living my dream through you and that's the truth...Thank You...Your friend now and forever, Gonzo...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I think you are on the right path so keep babystepping towards your goals and you will fulfill them. Too many people give up because they don't get what they want right away and that gets them nowhere. I can tell you put a lot of effort into your vids and don't just pump them out. There's no doubt that eventually you'll have a kick ass channel going. Utube is the thing now. Make it work for you. I need to set up a donations tab for Frankie's cookies. He's gotten demanding with his fame.LOL

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Sir. I appreciate the comment.

[@freemansoutdooradventures3152]

This is awesome thank you for. Fixing it and getting it reloaded

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Are you referring to the rondy in Herkimer? I'm planning on going there Saturday. Looking forward to meeting you as well. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jerrypelletier2328]

At 16 and 17 years old your wisdom was well beyond your years!...I love your character.....

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you my friend. When I look back and see what I had accomplished at such a young age and compare it today's world, or even to my own children, it blows my mind. I quit school on my 16th birthday and left home. After paying rent on an apartment for a year I decided that was enough. I found a piece of land and started making payments on it. What a time that was :-))

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you my friend. I always enjoy your replies. All the best.