Autumn: Preparing for Winter in the 1700's | NORTH AMERICAN PIONEERS | HISTORY | ROOT CELLAR |

Peter and Cathy's sister, Victoria, make the final preparations for winter on the homestead, while Cathy tends to her grandchildren. Among other things, there are potatoes to harvest and a wood shed to fill.
We are also introduced to the music of singer, song writer, Pamela Wyn Shannon.
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Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Catherine Wolfe
The last song is written and performed by Pamela Wyn Shannon
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The instrumental music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends, Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald.
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[@charlesmiddleton3247]

Peter, To be able to live, breath and be in your present reality of creating and to give to others a sense of warmth, love and understanding of what it is to be our TRUE selves... You and your family are teachers of: "if you believe from within ourselves, then anything is possible". Stay and stay true to yourself! Namaste From a living historian of history.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow such lovely and profound words, thank you.

[@bobosceola4147]

Still preparing for winter hunting soon

[@chancethompson4677]

I would like to watch the actual steps it takes for you to preserve your harvests for winter. love your channel!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Great idea, thanks for planting the seed.

[@itsbison6574]

How did you get to have the ability to live this life style

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Just lucky I guess. We appreciate your interest in our channel.

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hey Peter! The Fall is my favorite time of year... although all of them have their attractions! As the Roman poet said, "Happy is the man, he alone who can say, 'Let Tomorrow do its worst... for I have Lived today!'".

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

What a fantastic quote and attitude… one to live by!

[@johnclarke6647]

I told my wife about not storing apples and potatoes near each other and she looked at me like I was a fool. She said she was taught well by her mother and knew that!

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your live history videos

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure!

[@earlshaner4441]

I shared your video with my friends

[@marcusaetius9309]

Peter, based on the way things are going here in Canada and the rest of the world I envy the role you are playing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Being prepared does leave one with a good feeling. Thanks for watching.

[@mikesherman4565]

I can listen to her music all day I miss walking in the woods and small the fall

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

She is beautiful singer song writer!

[@stephenfields6236]

Your photography is the best on KZbin in my opinion. Just excellent work!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow, thank you!

[@gregorypennell1755]

Nice video and wonderful music! I love the fall, always have. I’m 65, and remember well helping my grandmother and great-aunts with their garden harvests…we’ve all better get back to self sufficiency, I’m afraid hard times are coming.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

They could very well be coming and being prepared is a good feeling!

[@michaeldouglas1243]

The music and footage there at the end mixed into the earlier content was outstanding to say the least. Very well done Peter

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, Michael.

[@charlesleblanc6638]

Fall and Spring I always get overwhelmed with things to do, which there's quite a bit while living off the grid. I really like that idea of drying apples close to the fire. Never seen that.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

They keep very well.

[@deanjernstrom3760]

Can't wait for the next one. You have a way to bring us back in time..Thanks Peter, much appreciated.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A fine compliment, thank you.

[@TomCramer-xu8tx]

Beautiful music, beautiful season. I love the fall chores. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you very much!

[@heru-deshet359]

Beautiful ethereal music and that single falling leaf during the song was magical.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Cathy did a great job of editing this on!

[@rogerclyde2720]

Hope the hunt goes well, so nice you had help. Hope grand children recover quickly. That a lot of wood to cut where do you find time ? Simply amazing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Ah that time thing … never enough. The old saying applies “ don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done”.

[@frontierpatriot]

Lovely song. We love potatoes down here in Missouri. We got about 2/3 of our wood ready for winter, just need more time!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Ah that old time thing … our most precious commodity, Ronnie.

[@frontierpatriot]

@@TheWoodlandEscape It just keeps picking up speed too..

[@davemcdonald5004]

voice of an angel

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I agree.

[@fredflintstone6163]

Can you build a quickie root cellar for small pile of taters 😊

[@JanTrewhitt]

It's a great video showing us how grateful we should be that we don't have to work so hard in most of our lives to get ready for winter( at least that's how I feel)!!! Blessings.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

So true!

[@rickgaston7118]

Most pleasing to the ears is the music . Merci’ for sharing

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure!

[@archeanna1425]

This is beautiful. I was delighted to see another sunrise opening. While I enjoy your regular format, and thank you for it, you can do the music and scenery as often as you please. Thank you very much.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Great feedback, thanks.

[@kellydietz6720]

❤ you are welcome for the dress , it's good to see it in good use. Loved the music and fall beauty. Great job you guys. Big hugs ❤

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We look forward to meeting you in person!

[@robinbonaventura4951]

I agree with you about the music...beautiful! So glad that you had a plentiful harvest and your wood shed is ready to warm you Mr. Pete.... Winter is coming on here in the Ohio valley as well. Family is certainly a blessing. As always, thank you and stay well! ....Robin

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I am rather smitten with the young ladies music and as to family, we’re blessed with 5 great kids and 10 grandchildren. Thanks so much, Robin for your continued interest.

[@fritzruttimann1517]

Very interesting to watch as always Peter 👍🙏

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Your root cellar looks satisfyingly full! Thanks for the tip about apple gasification. We visited the Loire Valley in France some years ago: their tradition was to gently tap each apple and then dry them. We took some home and they worked well.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is indeed a satisfying feeling to see both it and the woodshed full.

[@jackcook8613]

I'm glad to see you back at the cabin. I love this time of year. Christened my new flintlock Monday on a Pennsylvania doe. Good luck to you on your moose hunt.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Good for you, some fine and we’ll deserved meat on the pole!

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for another wonderful video! I'm glad to see that you are prepared for winter, best of luck on your hunt!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you very much!

[@PATCsawyer]

Walking around my Charlevoix homestead I see the same transition in progress. Still colorful leaves on some trees but chores to do, just like you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A busy time indeed!

[@ramrod2314]

Yes sir, you have once again shown a GREAT "Stuff that needs to get done before winter comes" episode. Anything that needs doing outside like getting the last of your DRY fire wood under shelter and any root crops in before the soil is to soggy, you have to get done before the wet cold days of late October and Early November come. I have read where pioneers lost entire potato harvests because of unrelenting rain turned the soil to mud and they rotted in the ground, and then folks contracted flus and colds from the damp trying to harvest them. Tough people for a tough life. Peter have you considered doing a "Pioneer Medicine and Home Remedy " video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is a great idea for an episode … thanks for planting the seed. We lost our entire crop one year to rain. It was a record year for rainfall and they simply rotted in the ground.

[@cookingprincess327]

Very nice video. Thank you for showing your harvest for the winter. Stay warm and safe.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, you too!

[@louisknapp265]

Great video and love that music. Thanks! Looks like a bountiful harvest you have there. Like they say in the north country, there's two seasons: "winter" and "getting ready for winter." I enjoy it when things slow down for the year. I'm hoping to finish that shooting bag that you inspired me to get started on last winter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I find winter is like a good battery charger if one enters it prepared. Good luck with that bag.

[@stevenshanofski6801]

Hope your grandkids feel better! Nice when everything is prepped for winter. Always comforting looking out at my wood pile ready to go.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is indeed a comforting feeling, especially when that first flake of snow is seen.

[@craigcook1571]

Dave Canterberry just did an interesting video on making a tallow candle mold from a log as well as making tallow candles

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ll have to check it out.

[@1951shelby]

Another great video, we here in Missouri are busy preparing for winter, best of luck on your hunt.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, you too!

[@scottmumme3495]

Thank you! Your work is a tremendous service to our people.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Your kind words are very much appreciated.

[@bobnancymiller4931]

Great episode - Cathy's photography is wonderful! Hope to see you soon!

[@richardliles4415]

Thank you for such an enjoyable video, and the music was beautiful.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timsheridan3987]

Hello again from Western pa good luck with the hunts absolutely beautiful song at the end stay warm and safe

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, you too!

[@jackmrozinski337]

Thank you . I look forward to every video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

So nice of you

[@beverlymichael5830]

Beautiful song. It is satisfying at end of fall when I have the work done and time to rest, read or do indoor choirs. But it is not long that I am ready for spring and itching to get back out in the garden. I could sit by your wood fire all day. Beautiful fireplace.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m with you on the fireplace. A great spot to read or work on crafts!

[@curtisep5885]

Totally love your content sir please keep up the hard work. Hope the kids aren't really sick. That time of year for allergies and such to kick in. Stay warm stay blessed❤

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Much appreciated.

[@jonmarston4166]

Another beautiful window into the good life. Pamelas’ music is divine 🙏🏼❤️☀️

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you and I totally agree about Pam’s music.

[@chicinthewoods]

Very nice!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the visit

[@petehendry4756]

I always feel good when i get my winters wood stacked , i do wish i had taken the time to build a woodshed , tarps are always coming loose in the wind .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Tarps are better than nothing but, can indeed be a wee bit frustrating.

[@dianenorkus9906]

In just a short time, I've watched this video several times. I think its because it calls back to a time when family came to help out when others were in need. Thanks Peter for bringing this to us.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m glad you enjoyed this one, Diane. Times have changed.

[@catherineoneill1420]

Thanks, Peter! We are doing much of the same right now. The music was great! Best wishes for your hunts. Brian and Cathy in Oregon

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Cathy and Brian from Oregon. I hope your woodshed and pantry has no space left.

[@rebanelson607]

So beautiful!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you! 😊

[@georgef7754]

Superb video and music.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Many thanks!

[@temokety5305]

Beautiful scenery and music. I got cold watching the wind blow through the leaves!!! Thanks for another great video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you very much!

[@ianandresen2326]

Great video! Absolutely doing the same thing! Good luck on the hunt!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Ian … a busy time for those living close to the land.

[@scottmumme3495]

The cabin's aesthetics are wonderful!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, we kinda like it.

[@marieleopold1625]

JUST BEE-U-TEE-FUL fall footage in a 'wonderful' montage with the lovely songstress in accompaniment = GIFT and thank you most kindly 4 sharing it with us! I pray the Empress returns in good health. Now that Catherine has much of her fall chores behind her (thanks to good neighbor Victoria = lovely character) it would do you well Catherine to repose a bit after extending yourself my dear. Peter, U must B 'tickled pink' 2 B in such fine stores 4 winter. Now comes the hunt! May your larder be 'unoccupied' by space. "Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." (Robert Lewis Stevenson). God Bless U dear ones! :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

May our larder be unoccupied by space, that is hilarious! There is a wee bit of space left as this year the moose won. Kinda like it when they do. Deer hunting begins in 2 weeks.

[@kingrafa3938]

What a beautiful music. Her voice is very lovely to listen to.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I totally agree.

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Beautiful video beautiful song. Best of luck to you on your hunt. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you so much!

[@scottmcfarland2149]

@@TheWoodlandEscape you're welcome sir.

[@smoothvern165]

That was an awesome video! Thank you for sharing this great information! So entertaining and so pleasing to see.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JeffBrooks-qt1xj]

Beautiful song Thanks for adding it the vidio.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for listening.

[@brandonfigueroa7399]

Great episode gang, hope the grandkids feel better soon.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you Brandon. I trust all is well with you.

[@8626John]

Nice video. Family and friends willing to help like that makes the world a better place.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You got that right!

[@will76888]

Great video! Beautiful scenery and music. Enjoyed it very much. Thanks for all the work that goes into these presentations!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you very much, it’s our pleasure.

[@p1a2t5c]

Beautiful music😀

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you like it!

[@rickcooper6817]

Thank you, Mr. Peter. Winter is quickly approaching here in the mountains of North Carolina too. We've had a couple of light frost and the leaves are changing. Good luck on your hunt, may the bounty be great this year. Loved the new music. This young lady has such a soothing voice.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I agree with your comment on the musician … she’s amazing. Thanks for watching.

[@lancehenderson7249]

Thankfully another video, I was starting to get withdraw symptoms. Great harvest for the winter and great help from a friend with a beautiful voice. Nice to see you both doing well. Take care and keep your powder dry

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m lucky,great friends and family and were all ready for winter.

[@edmedlin2936]

Dang, what a beautiful video that was! The whole thing, the colors, the music, the feeling of prepping for winter, amazing. Thanks, I really enjoyed it. I bet the deer tallow candles will work well, although maybe smell a bit musky. I saved up a big coffee can of deer tallow once, and then did not know what to do with it. Came from a big mulie buck, he had like 2" of fat on his rump and lots between the ribs.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The candles burn very nice and actually the smell is not all that bad.

[@juneclary1964]

Hi thank you for another great video and thank you for bringing history to life. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Love and blessings Larry June and Laurie

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Larry, June And Laurie for your continued interest.

[@moorshound3243]

Well I have goofed this winter not ready at all for it. Been trying to get 100 other jobs done and the winter ones have been pushed back to November. Thank you for another great video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Perhaps winter will be waylaid, lol. Thanks for watching.

[@jameshall5784]

Thank you again for a wonderful video. Sorry to hear about the Grands you're right the hardest time of the year is definitely the fall. Everything that has to be harvested. I prefer to fill the woodshed in the summer so you're not pushing to get it done in the fall. The song at the end of the video was wonderful and the lady has a beautiful voice.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I agree with both comments … get things done early and our musician was outstanding!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s a lot of snow to deal with!

[@earlshaner4441]

Beautiful music and beautiful lady

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Earl.

[@earlshaner4441]

You are welcome my friend

[@mikeallen2523]

great story as all ways sir

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamescavner4242]

It is so interesting to see preparing for winter in a land with cooler temperatures Having dependable cold storage in root cellars for root crops and hanging and freezing meat through the winter. In the deep south it was and is very different. Great video!!!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Very true … food preservation without electricity would be difficult. However, the woodpile would be a lot smaller.

[@jamescavner4242]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Modern canning would take the place of a root cellar, other than to store the jars. Lol Dried beans with lard, salt pork or corned venison filled many a table. With fresh small game from the trees, river or the coop on occasion. 🙂

[@RemoraTrading]

Peter, you have crafted another fine video! And my hats off to fine sister-in-law! However this time I have to give Camera girl a shout out for being a very patient and steady handed part of your crew! Outstanding as always! Our Best, to all of you! Happy Halloween! Paul& Lisa

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Cathy’s job behind the camera and the editing is far more work than I do. Heck I just do what I do everyday, lol.

[@dieselnick4811]

Im so encapsulated in this modern world that its overwhelming. Id give anything to be able to step back in time, even for a bit, just to escape it all

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is a soothing to step back into simpler times. Allows one to recharge their batteries.

[@kevinthorrington2131]

My maternal grand parent made home made sauerkraut every winter. As a little kid I remember a big crock filled with kraut with a cheese cloth over it. It was fun going to the grandparents home. To this day I love kraut, my wife not so much. Lol! Grandfather had a big garden, it was a family event to put food up for the winter. That doesn't happen today, family events seems to be going away. Everyweekend has been busy for my wife and I putting up food and canning for winter. We are both happy to see the end of harvest season, we are tired.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Tired indeed but, I suspect content in the fact you’ve filled the pantry and root cellar. Kinda like the feeling one gets when you put the last piece of firewood in the shed.

[@kevinthorrington2131]

@@TheWoodlandEscapewe had so much this year in the garden we shared the bounty with all our neighbors. I took over 50 pounds of vegetables to a local food pantry, and 45 pounds went to a low income assisted living home for retired people. I get much satisfaction feeding those who need help. My parents were the same way.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Very admirable of you. We also gift a lot of food to those less fortunate.

[@davidarmstrong2331]

Love watching your videos,been in the building trade all my life and lots of Manual hard work and I’m hoping that you have lots of helpers of camera 🤔😂 just so you don’t bugger your body up 😲😅take care,the lady singing that song had a fantastic voice dose she have a cd out,anyway love your work all the best Dave

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I thank you for your interest. As to the music, if you revisit this episode we put a link in the description.

[@zombiewanderer]

Hey Peter, I have always heard it takes as much wood to heat a cabin as it would take to fill it, is there any truth to that? Having spent most of my life in construction doing hard labor, with long hours in the summer, and doing very little in the winter, using it to rest and heal, I can sympathize with our ancestors. You are truly blessed to live the life you live and I hope that some day I can live such a life.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is indeed the formula they used. Today with better insulated homes, better stoves and warmer winters it is a fraction of that.

[@donbearden2618]

Hey Peter. My wife and I are just amazed at how well you get around. Is there a secret to you having so much energy?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Not really, lucky I guess. I do. Have trouble sitting still … some would say that’s a problem. If so,it’s a problem I like,lol.

[@larryreese6146]

And the wood cutting begins. It doesn't help that the wife looks out at the snow, shivers and adds 3 sticks to the fire. It's mental, for the house is warm, but the wood cutting is definitely physical for an old codger with a bad back and a messed up right shoulder..

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Ah but , your still doing it … good for you!

[@franciswashack89]

Very nice video, maybe in the future I will be doing the same thing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Self sufficiency is a very comforting thing!

[@tropifiori]

The family and I have been ill with Covid. I have been laying around feeling miserable and found your video very uplifting. Best regards Frank

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sorry to hear of the illness in the clan. Here’s to a speedy recovery.

[@briannemorna4268]

Same here. I'm just miserable.

[@dfdale1]

Mr kelley) I am brand new on your channel and It warms my heart to find you! I was a "back to the lander" back in the hippie days but I was from a farm background and a" history nut "so it was a good fit for me . I should gift you the first edition of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS I still have ,it was titled "A NEW BEGINNING " I didn't have the right woman to live it 100% like you, but I am doing my best to carry on the traditions. I live in Northern Ohio ,and it is an honor to make your 'Online Aquaintance ! ,,,,,,,,,,, regards Dale from Ohio

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The pleasure is all mine, Dale. We certainly appreciate your interest and support. Those were the best magazines ever published with no nonsense ideas and projects.

[@throwback336]

I'm a dairy farmer in Maine. If I could snap my fingers and be back in the late 1700s early 1800s, I would in a heart beat. I know life would be harder but it would be richer as well. I'd probably sleep better at night too. I really love the 1st person interpretation. Are you going to be able to work on the fort anymore before winter sets in?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Grew up on a small dairy farm and not now loved my childhood but, feel that I learned a lot of life skills. I hope to have the 2 blockhouses built by spring.

[@terrynoraturner1848]

I am working on a root cellar, do you move your sauerkraut to the root cellar for the winter? We did 15 gallons of kraut this year and 9 gallons of Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad) which is done like kraut with cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic, peppers and oregano. W did 10 different big ferments this year. Before canning jars, Ferments, cures in conjunction was the smoke house for cold smokes was what was available but you know that. Good video. Thanks for your time.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Full disclosure, we cheat. We wait 9 weeks then bag it in meal size portions and freeze it. It doesn’t kill the probiotics , they kinda go dormant. Once we remove it for a meal, we soak it in water for the day and it reactivates the good stuff and remove excess salt.

[@davidmcpherson9260]

Another great video. Love the music. I noticed you have no livestock. Is it to cold for maybe chickens or hogs or are they just too much trouble?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We used to raise Highland cattle, Canadian horses and chickens but of late been travelling too much Most likely have chickens come spring.

[@user-rl6ru6uc2l]

I feel your pain in getting ready for winter! It starts in the spring with the planting and doesn't end until the cold is here. Just like you, I have to cut and split wood, but being a little further south I only need about 2 1/2 cords for the winter. That usually leaves a little left over for some early spring fire pits and roasting marshmallows with the granddaughter. I always keep a few well-seasoned logs around in case the winter is long or exceptionally cold. I have a question, using some grow bags I was FINALLY able to grow some carrots this year! I grew them in raised bed soil since mt own soil is clay. They grew well but seem a tad small for the time they were in the ground, the soil has a 6.5 PH and they look and smell great but they have a VERY bitter back end on them. Bitter to the point of almost being inedible. Any advice on how to prevent that? I kept them watered, there were no weeds growing in there with them, although the deer did eat them to the ground twice. (Hence the small size). They seemed to be happy and pleased with their lot. Maybe I picked those to soon??

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Simply a guess but, if the deer ate off the tops the stored energy in the actually root is depleted in order to grow a new top.

[@lae52]

It's nice to see fall colors and winter preps. A good time to work outside. I know the difference between a chord and a face chord of wood, but I've never heard of a bush chord. Is that a Canadian term for a face chord?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A bush cord up hear is what you call a cord I believe. A bush cord is 4’ x 4’ x 8’. A face cord is 16” x 4’ x 8’, exactly 1/3 of a bush cord.

[@riverrockproductions]

Love your cabin! I'm just about to start building one with my kids. Hoping to have it move in ready by spring. I'm curious as to the dimensions on yours? It's about the perfect size I'm looking to build. Thanks!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you and best of luck n your project. The inside measurements are approximately 11’ x 16’.

[@dwbunloaf8245]

I like my sauerkraut to be really “mature”. I leave it for at least 18 months. Delicious 😋

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I might just have to experiment next year.

[@Ilikeit616]

Howdy Peter I think many people do not know what is takes to prepare for winter .... until they try it . I think most people put a cover on the boat and turn the thermostat up ....lol WOW you say 9 cords of wood , you used a word " bushel " ? is that a metric measurement ? if so how far away is it from 128 cubic feet ? I liked that song at the end she is great !

[@mrmicro22]

A bushel is a two arm load basket, almost what is called a laundry basket in the US. I think he is saying a bush cord, which is not a phrase I know. In the US, we use a cord (roughly 1 m x 1 m x 3m)and a smal!er face cord (.3 x1 x 3 m) measure. Some Canadian will need to chime in.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Bush cord is a common term in Canada for your same cord in the States … 4’ x 4’ x 8’ and a face cord is 1/3 of a bush cord at 16” x 4’ x 8’.

[@Ilikeit616]

thanks @@TheWoodlandEscape

[@JH_1095]

Peter she's not a sir? Lol 👍

[@caseyoingo6440]

Lol I have caught myself using this figure of speech😊 old English

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Oops!

[@dougmayberry9998]

1:27 That doesn't look like a Sir to me.

[@65895555]

Where’s the Apple Jack?

[@ScottyBrunton]

No clock Jack?

[@EXARCWithGrandpop]

I had thought tree were chopped down in winter when the leaves and weeds were at a min. And because the wood needed to dry for 6-9 mo. before they could actually use it. So, would the wood be "in" before fall even started. Not to mention, didn't they burn wood all year long? Not just in the winter. Just my 2 cents.

[@EXARCWithGrandpop]

BTW, I am not trying to be a wiseguy, I just wanted to understand better.

[@curtisep5885]

​@@EXARCWithGrandpophas someone who has burnt wood all of my life it is a continual process never seem to have enough. Show a video a while back that explained by the time you cut a tree down did the time it actually gets into the fire you handle the wood about seven times. As he said for a small home during those times during those times you're looking at about nine chords of wood the winner that's a lot!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We work our fire wood on a 2 year drying cycle. First cut and split in the spring than piled in a dome shape outside in full sun and wind. Old timers called this sun scalding. It gets piled in the drying side of the shed for a full year while we burn the wood put in the spring before.

[@Northerntrapper234]

I’m itching to get a buck this year myself

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Best of luck.

[@user-zf8gd8pt8l]

When does the fort build begin?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Still gathering material and clearing land. I should be stating the first blockhouse in the next week or two,

[@user-zf8gd8pt8l]

@@TheWoodlandEscape looking forward to it. I own land in upstate n.y and I am going to attempt to build my own logg cabin because of you.

[@user-zf8gd8pt8l]

It is great that you respond to your followers. Much appreciated.

[@jimplummer4879]

I noticed in those days you didn't knock on the door.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was normal on the frontier to announce your arrival to determine friend from foe. Door knocking would be customary in larger urban areas.

[@jimplummer4879]

@TheWoodlandEscape thank you that's what I was thinking.

[@martindonald7613]

Did people use the word homestead back then?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The earliest known use of the word homestead is old English around 1100. There was the Homestead act of 1882 as well that more or less made the word common in households.