Building a Cabin in the Woods is Hard Work

Episode eighty, in which Mose visits, Mathias takes down trees for floor boards and Tova is checking window prices
In the video we talked about our funding campaign for the windows, we have now closed the GoFundMe campaign. THANK YOU so much for all of your support, it succeeded all of our expectations. If you still want to support us you can do so at our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/talasbuan ♡
Moses sailing video: • Räddar båten
I (Mathias) said I would share a podcast about moon wood, but that pod led to other way too controversial topics and I don't have the energy to argue in the comments. It seems to be hard to find good texts about moon wood, but here is one I found (not sponsored, we have no idea what kind of company it is, but they wrote something interesting about moon wood): www.holz100canada.com/moonwoo...
This is a vlog about our struggles and joys of living off the grid in the forests of Jämtland, Sweden.
If you like what you see and want to support us you can do so here: / talasbuan :)
If you are unsure, or don't know about what patreon is, here is a little video we made on how patreon works: • How to suport us on Pa...
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Take a look at our FAQ video here: • What You didn't Know a...
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Take care,
Tova, Mathias and Ivar

[@gentlemandude1]

Unbelievable that 80% of the viewers haven't subscribed. I subscribed after watching only one of your videos. This is one of my favorite YT channels.

[@traciedye9633]

Same here. Watched the first one and was fascinated. I subscribed as not to miss new videos!

[@navidtarighat]

Same!

[@colliecoform4854]

Same here. Only been a subscriber a few months but it is fun binging on the older stuff.

[@herb-n-buckethomestead5874]

Same here

[@herb-n-buckethomestead5874]

People please subscribe and hit the like button this is a really nice good family channel that needs our support and love they put out fantastic videos

[@chantaldavies]

Having nearly reached your goal in less than 24 hours...I hope you now realise how loved and appreciated your content is 💕

[@Talasbuan]

This is truly overwhelming and you have no idea how awestruck we are for this ♡

[@chantaldavies]

@@Talasbuan it is completely deserved and if anyone is awestruck, it's your audience! Your work is outstanding. Looking forward to seeing those windows 👍💕

[@SerendipitySoulFluidArt]

@@Talasbuan I am in tears and feel SO blessed to be just a small part of your beautiful community hear. We have so much respect for what you are doing as a family. My husband and I are honored to support you. Congratulations on exceeding your goal. I hope it will continue to grow, so you will be able to make the necessary upgrades to the cabin and move in! We appreciate your love of humanity and our surroundings. Bless you all!!

[@cyber8_8_8hg9]

@@Talasbuan My idea is that you should tell the plot of the video in Swedish, but just add English subtitles when you compose the videos before uploading them. In the very beginning of the video - write in the middle of the screen something like " English subtitles added to this video" so that people turn on the subtitles. That should save you from remembering a lot of english words, which you forgot or don't know or not familiar with how to pronounce it.. :)

[@atticuskilby515]

@@Talasbuan , this is how we build the new world that we so desire, we help each other, we connect.

[@lisanewman6065]

I love how you get this cheeky look on your face when you’re not 100% about your knowledge on something. It’s like you’re saying “don’t slam me in your comments...I am learning...always learning so go easy on me and be nice “ 😜

[@janesmith8050]

Let's get this beautiful family some windows, folks !

[@southnordic2748]

agree

[@ashaburtell9910]

Is anyone else having trouble with donating? I know it reached the limit, but I still wanted to pitch in. It wouldn’t let me get passed the first page. I kept trying to press “ continue “ after filling out the info. Is it because I’m in US?

[@anne-mariecarlson6508]

@@ashaburtell9910 I've just checked it and even though the target has been reached people are still donating and it's gone well beyond the limit and climbing. So you may want to try again Asha, let's help this family get their new cabin built. So kind of you to want to help.

[@shreksswamp9001]

@@ashaburtell9910 Try clearing all browser history, data, and temp files, close down your browser, then open it again and try donating. Sometimes a bogged down browser can prevent you from completing online forms or logging into forums or websites. It's a common problem.

[@ashaburtell9910]

@@shreksswamp9001 Thank you! I will try that!

[@Debbie4729]

My husband is a cabinetmaker.He is retiring because of his back.He knows well what you have experienced.This won't be the last time!So-use a backbrace,a massage therapist.Herbs and oils,ice packs and rest.Use help!You only have one back.Pace yourself,even when you want to work.It is good if you have access to a sauna.He really suffered.His problems started when he was about your age.He bought wheels and made different types of carts,and that really helped.Since you have snow,you could make a sled with plastic or something like that.

[@rundesewolawen]

A GOOD chiropractor helped me recover my back.

[@FernandoSantos-lr2sg]

You may not be an professional in cutting down trees. But you are a master in respect of life. This should pays off.

[@tomgrantham9992]

80% don' know what they are missing _ a peaceful, scenic, educational, informative and very interesting way of life. You are so laided and your young guy is the star of the show.

[@colliecoform4854]

@Sheelagh Cathasaigh Exactly. I stopped even hitting the notification Button. Rarely got notified in the past so don't bother. Now I just go looking if something doesn't show up in my suggested. If I missed some I go back and watch. I don't understand why KZbin doesn't correct. Many claim it is political but I have had it happen to even gardening or cooking channels.

[@nooka88]

Bare feet or handmade socks on a moon wood floor speaks to my soul.

[@Talasbuan]

I would ad hand planed to that as well! The perfect floor :)

[@loraleeclark3823]

Your love of trees and wanting to sustain the forest touches my heart. Your empathy speaks to me.

[@gidramom]

I've been a city girl for the entire of my life. (I'm 56). The beginning of the video instantly pulled me back to a memory of visiting my grandfather's farmhouse when I was little. I still remember the crisp air in the winter morning, the chickens, the sounds and smell. I've been feeling a bit reflective since... in a good way. Thank you.

[@klazyy641]

Your thoughts and feelings of the trees, forests, and our place in their environments resonates with me. I worked in Yellowstone National Park in the USA and had those same feelings 58 years ago and they're still with me. I applaud you and your fellow Woods Folk (lol) and your struggle with the big "forestry" companies and their concept of clear cutting. We have the same struggles in the West of the United States (and probably the East coast as well). They sicken me with their protestations of the 'good' that their plans have in spite of the actual results of erosion, soil quality depletion, and eye sores.

[@joannadavis6716]

Not to mention how clear cutting reduces the oxygen in our air which we need to breath. The south east is eaten up with greed and clear cutting old growth trees as we watch our air get more and more stagnant.

[@DNA350ppm]

A great scandal is that forests are cut down in the east coast states in the USA and the wood is transported as pellets over the Atlantic ocean to Europe to be sold as environmental friendly and climate neutral, to consumers with zero understanding. It is such a hoax. But very profitable for the big companies. What is needed is better isolation of buildings, better circular economy, recycling, reusing, less transport over all and more simple living. And of course healthy diverse forests very sparsely used for timber, one selected tree at the time.

[@linajahnig5328]

Oh you guys, I don't know what it is about this episode, but I feel a strong urge to show some graditude... It's so extremely soothing to just watch someone living life in a way that I'd wish to do as well and in the same time have such a grounded, wise and humble additude towards the environment and society, that I'd love to see in many more people. I'd dare to say that the presence of the three of you, even though it's only through a computer screen is somehow greatly healing to me. So thank you so much for just being yourselfs... I guess :) Greetings from Germany, Lina

[@thegashgirl]

So glad to see that you are already almost at your crowdfunded goal for your windows, Tova, Mathias and Ivar, i kind of wished you had a larger goal for a few other expensive purchases because there is obviously an abundance of people who want to contribute what they can to help you all get there...the very fact that you put out these thoughtful, tender-hearted and very beautiful vlogs means that all of us are sharing in your joys and creativity and dreams and wish to give back something for your efforts, please allow us to contribute and do not feel too shy about setting up another/other crowdfunding projects as needed...we are all rooting for you and feeling blessed to have found you on KZbin, much love and peace and good wishes to your family x

[@SerendipitySoulFluidArt]

As of this moment, they have already raised over 6,000 out of their 8,000 goal ( I think the GoFundMe is in Euro's, not in Swedish Krona's). My husband and I just donated too, so wouldn't it be beautiful if for Easter we can give the blessing of fully funded windows for their beautiful home? Come on everyone, let's help this amazing family reach their goal!!! Mathias, Tova and Ivar... thank you for another incredible video. I know you must be very tired, my youngest granddaughter is 15 months old and has had a difficult time with teething, so her sleep patterns have been very hectic. Grumpy for sure!! HaHaHa Sending you lots of hope and best wishes that you can quickly reach this goal!!! Blessings to each of you!! ~ Jan

[@taradenise77]

Thanks to ppl like u Jan is why I still believe in humanity

[@SerendipitySoulFluidArt]

@@taradenise77 what a blessing for you to say. Thank you! I truly hope this community can EXCEED their humble goalx allowing them a bit more flexibility in getting their home finished. Have a blessed Easter!!

[@SerendipitySoulFluidArt]

@@taradenise77 p.s. they have received €11,296 so far!!! I am SO happy for this sweet family.

[@semikaren]

The little gentle cat....is just so sweet......watching your videos brings some calm and peace into my life......thank you 😊

[@chrisberry7712]

That was my favourite part too, the family all sitting together with the gentle puss on Mattias’ knee. I reckon that cat has an old soul, she’s certainly very wise.

[@khadijahibrahim6152]

Thank you for sharing the lovely experience with making floorboards and windows. I have lived in apartments that other people built... all my life and it is hard to imagine what it is like to build something for myself. So i really admire your patience and determination to do these projects. Please continue to inspire us with your words and thoughts. I appreciate it greatly. Jazak allahu khayran assalamu alaikum wr wb.

[@egyszeruenlaura]

Just sent you some money. I hope you'll get the best windows for you cabin. Thanks for the lovely videos.

[@dianethompson2458]

Happy birthday to you both. Your cabin is coming along very well. I would be delighted to help by contributing to the window fund. I am enjoying watching you turn this house into your home. You are doing a great job managing your forest. Your respect for the trees is heartwarming. Please dont feel badly about taking a few trees. Im so sorry Ivar is having trouble sleeping. He will grow out of this soon no doubt. That is hardly much consolation when you cant keep your own eyes open I know. My son did the same thing. He is a grown man now and part of me misses his childhood. Take care my friends. I am looking forward to your next video.

[@jencarter6785]

Thanks for giving us a chance to be small part of your journey, by contributing to your gofundme. Happy to give a small amount towards it, for all the joy you’ve brought through your videos (& because it would be awesome to actually see you finally living in the new cabin 😉🇸🇪❤️)

[@random_life_things]

"I think I'm finally clean". This video really flushed out all of the negative emotions out of my system. I'm so blessed.......

[@katherineraven6381]

lovely way of putting it !

[@martinakljucaric9790]

❤🍀🌿🌲🐝☘🌳🌼

[@craftylozza9078]

I discovered this channel some months ago. I think I found Vlog 60 first and so decided to watch all of them from the beginning. I love your tenacity and the way you just get on and do what has to be done. I live in Australia. I've never been in snow or touched it and so I long to watch anything with snow in it. I'm impressed with all the different classes you take to increase your knowledge of what you do. I mean to even learn a new language. That in itself is a challenge. I enjoy your calm natures and often replay your videos in the background while I'm doing other things. It's very relaxing. You mentioned that you were concerned that people might become bored with seeing the same thing. I don't because I think you've become very good at filming and showing different aspects of your daily routine. I appreciate all the time and effort you take to make your videos.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@therodg1043]

The close up videos of the chickens show so much detail, are clear, and so colorful. Beautiful photography. I very much enjoy your episodes. You are a nice young family. Wishing you all the best and the possibility for more restful sleep in the near future.

[@spinkyl9559]

Your chainsaw runs amazingly well, only one pull to start.

[@logoseven3365]

My mum had 5 children. She said I didn’t sleep the first year. I was a March baby too, 51 years ago! It gets better. You’re doing great! Trying is a big part of life.

[@ChoochooseU]

Totally agree, and you’ll look back and wonder how you accomplished but while you are in it, sometimes it’s simply survival mode. What a fortunate child to have these parents

[@deannaclayton6934]

Happy Birthday!! I am a March baby also💚🌲💚

[@logoseven3365]

@@deannaclayton6934 Happy Birthday! It’s far enough from Christmas, not in the summer, and not in the fall holidays. Special people are born in March! ...and so was I...

[@deannaclayton6934]

71 years ago for me🥳

[@MandK1if3]

My Feburary baby is the same now that hes getting older its getting better. ❤🙏

[@mindyvaughn8217]

I’m so sorry about your back. It’s amazing how much we just sort of take our bodies working for granted. Then one day something breaks. Bless you, I hope your back stays well.💖

[@mezzamack9192]

If you don't subscribe to Talasbuan you are crazy. This is the most gorgeous channel on KZbin. Apart from this charming and unassuming family the cinematography is the best you will see anywhere. Subscribe to them before Netflix or Sundance Film festival pick them up - they are that good. Keep it coming guys, I just love it. From Sydney, Australia.

[@cherlgolja5402]

One must die so someone can live , word of wisdom from a young man living with nature god bless you The circle of life 🙏🏻

[@jenniferhart7026]

Your videos are meditative to me. Very peaceful. I appreciate the way you are living and thank you for taking care of your section of the earth 💚

[@mayradell3953]

I am always happy to see you all again and very proud and gladly surprised of all your accomplishments. You are very beautiful people and I have great admiration for what you do and how you live. Lots of love to the three of you.

[@hatuhite]

Your life is so beautiful. I wish I could live like this. It’s so wholesome and I believe it’s the way humans are supposed to live. Keep the beautiful videos coming!

[@jodie6881]

I will watch the whole proces of building the house. It is fascinating.

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Mathias, you are getting better at presenting yourself and the work you do. Thank you for letting us into your special world. Ivar is probably growing teeth and learning to walk. It's a big development. I hope he relaxes again soon and you get your sleep. I love how you feel about trees.

[@Melaann]

Love your family. I hope you get some rest. No sleep is hard when they are little. Teething and fast growing around one year always had us backwards with sleep. Thank you for sharing your precious family life.💜

[@journeyali6788]

Your videos are so peaceful and pure. Thank you for taking the time to show us your wonderful lives. What an amazing family.

[@Talasbuan]

Hello! In the video we talked about our funding campaign for the windows, we have now closed the GoFundMe campaign. THANK YOU so much for all of your support, it succeeded all of our expectations. If you still want to support us you can do so at our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/talasbuan ♡

[@1ofSevensisters]

I am having difficulty with the fund page. It does not accept my donation, the page flashes when I try to complete the donation and will not accept it. I am trying to donate in US dollars versus Euro. Is there a way for me to change the Euro to dollars?

[@1ofSevensisters]

The problem has been solved. Thanks

[@barbaragriffin869]

@@1ofSevensisters how did you fix it? Mine says Euros too.

[@1ofSevensisters]

@@barbaragriffin869 I was using auto fill and it was rejecting it for some unknown reason. I was advised to type in the info myself and just by doing that the problem was solve even with using the Euro's. Are you using autofil? It may be the problem.

[@gardeneroncarriagehill]

Cannot donate in USD. Sent you an email. Maybe I’m doing something wrong?

[@janhemmer8181]

When cutting down a tree, you had better saw the final cut about 5 centimeters ABOVE the wedge that is sawn on the side were the tree falls. Then it has a hinge that will prevent the tree from slipping backwards, which can be quite dangerous!

[@Mario.hernandez]

I was “Thinking” the same but I fell that what Mathias wants is to leave the “clean cut” as near as possible in some way 🤔

[@Rocketscientist66]

I‘m subscribed since the very first second I found your family 🤓 Can‘t get enough and I share with all my 🇨🇭friends. Great content!!

[@marypearling1418]

Mathias, I found a you tube channel called Buckin' Billy Ray Smith. Like yourself, he is not a logger but he removes trees that are too close to homes and could fall on the house due to wind, ice and or snow. He lives in Canada and he has years of knowledge on how to fall trees that may be leaning the opposite of where you need it to fall. You might check in to his channel. He is wonderfully entertaining as well and no foul language which I find very refreshing. I'm learning so much from watching not only your channel but many others as well. Have a fabulous day Mathias and Tova and Ivar also. I am of Swedish descent through my fathers side of the family. His grandparents on both sides (mom & dad) came from Sweden. I don't have any idea where. I only know that two different families went from Sweden to the East Coast of the United States and made their new life in Minnesota where my dad and his sister were born then years later my fathers family moved to the West Coast and settled in California. I also know through stories from my dad that one set of his grandparents had a farm in Minnesota and dad spent a lot of time there with his grandparents. Unfortunately, I am the only one of 4 children who has ever had any interest in doing any type of farming. I raised goats, sheep, pigs, a few beef cattle, many chickens and many rabbits as well as gardening. I wasn't fond of butchering days but I knew everything that went into whichever animal we butchered whether it be a beef animal or a rabbit. The taste and texture spoiled me.

[@sueetherton6698]

My heart is warmed by your attitude and endeavours. Never dismiss old sayings and stories there is always something to them. Biodynamic wine is becoming very popular in my region of France. Slowly people are re-learning old ways. I hope we are not too late for our poor planet. 🙏 This is not hippy stuff 🙃 just common sense x

[@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts]

I love that you are cutting the wood at the appropriate time of the moon cycle! The core wood you're talking about, in English we call Heart Wood. :)

[@nadine6153]

Man, your content is always sooo mesmerizing to watch!! :D The internet is a better place with you in it! Would you mind talking in a video about your beautiful knitted sweaters? I didn´t wach ALL your videos so maybe I´ve missed it. What interests me is do you and your family knit all of them yourself or do you also buy some? Do you produce the wool yourself? It was a really good idea to create a go found me page! You will have the money in no time! :)

[@1ofSevensisters]

Being a knitter myself, I always admire their knitted garments too. I believe that Tova makes the adults hats/headbands with a special technique/needlework but it is not knitted. I don't remember what the technique is called. She mentioned in one of the earlier videos that she does not knit yet. I assume that she has many people related to her and are happy to supply them with handknitted clothing. It would be nice to know who is producing those beautiful sweaters. It would take me a year to make just one on them.

[@katarinaarvedson5956]

@@1ofSevensisters Both Tova and Mattias make garments using the nålbindning technique. Old Viking fiber art using one needle. 😃

[@KmmBev]

Ivar is going through what T. Berry Brazelton calls "touchpoints" also known as a developmental milestones..as a child care teacher I see he is working on walking- once he masters it- your sleepless nights will be over... then he will probably go through a language milestone. Ahh the joys of parenting!

[@MichaelCoburn]

I love you guys and was so happy when I clicked on the link and saw you exceeded your goal for funding the windows. You make beautiful content and demonstrate simple Swedish life and Scandanavian thinking in general. Proud Patreon here!

[@swishfish3270]

My husband is a carpenter. He also threw out his back lifting up our son when he was a baby. He was laid up for six weeks and had to have extensive physical therapy. I am glad you are feeling better, Mathias. We would call the boards made from the core of the pine trees heartwood.

[@robrees1242]

Wow, we are so happy to see that your goal has been reached. I hope your generous viewers will keep contributing to fund the other parts of your project for you. Good luck with everything, you deserve it.

[@Meluforever]

Happy Birthday Mathias! And about Ivar: Some babies get a little nervous before important developmental milestones like walking, especially as this often goes hand in hand with new teeth. I think as soon as Ivar is running around - another challenge - he'll be sleeping like... a log (as we say in french). Until the next stage!

[@ashaburtell9910]

I am so glad you set up a go fund me! I couldn’t stay a sustaining patron after the lockdowns but I will gladly donate whenever possible! This is most artistic and wholesome channel on YT. Also, I hope you guys get some sleep soon!

[@janetwalker3541]

I love the sweaters that Ivar and his mom have on that are matching in the pretty blue Nordic design. Did someone make them for you? 💖😀

[@sorchx]

I thought that too, soo cute.

[@gardeneroncarriagehill]

It was cool when the drone flew through the windows of the new cabin. Nice touch. Love all the videos - you should do more. 😉

[@sorchx]

They're footage is incredible compared to many youtubers. Such attention to the fine details.

[@chrisberry7712]

That truly was awesome in the real meaning of the word!

[@keawhitmore3842]

I wonder if you know of Curtis Stone The Urban Farmer. He has moved to an off grid property in the mountains of Canada. And has his program on his own tv channel. He managed forests before he became the Urban Farmer and now is doing it on his own property. He is harvesting his own trees and milling them for his and his families new home and is showing the whole process. He is also doing a passive solar green house and terracing the zone 1 for gardens. I think you would like him. Very down to earth guy and all about regenerative farming. Thank you for sharing your beautiful lives with the world! I am very grateful.

[@carolaustin8419]

Think you definitely deserve more subscribers.You work very hard,and should be proud of yourselves.As parents you have my complete admiration.As people the world needs more people like you both.Well done and good luck with build.Stay safe,happy and healthy xx

[@rastaroria]

Tania Coelho I can’t imagine how hard it actually must be! We had to fix a bit our house and also did some natural building on other houses né it wasn’t easy, so building a entire cabin by yourselves must be extremely difficult. And what you say about the forest is beautiful and I totally agree with that! Thank you for sharing about regeneration which is what I m passionate about.

[@marypearling1418]

Enjoy all the special moments you can with Ivar. Before you know it he will be an adult and moving on with his own life. I cherished every moment with my 3 children and am still very close to each one of them and my 5 grandchildren.

[@rebeccamercer4160]

Have you watch My self reliance Shawn James on KZbin? He built his log cabin and he cut his on logs. He is a great teacher! Bless you all! Happy Easter!

[@Skrnld]

Yes , he is also one of my favorites people here on KZbin, very peaceful, informative and entertaining videos.👍

[@Mario.hernandez]

Yes but can’t compare! Shawns free time and ego, with loads of money and a family main house somewhere else, etc with this lovely humble and honest guy doing their life this way!

[@maryapittaway8674]

I am so pleased to be even a small part of seeing this new home be built.

[@WarpFactor999]

Mathias take care of yourself! Your health is everything. I hope all is going well for you and your family. (It was 80F here yesterday in Texas...) You need a planer and a joiner. A table saw would help too.

[@lucyveronica]

Thank you for these restful glimpses into another way of life. I started following you about a year ago, when the pandemic seemed to have closed a lot of doors for me. Things have gotten a lot better, and I am so grateful for the part you played in helping me cultivate a healthier, more optimistic outlook and the courage to chase my dream to live on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Glad Påsk!

[@wutmuh]

Thank you so much for your great videos. I love your mindfulness and calmness. Your videos bring me inner peace and a deeper connection to our planet. Keep up your great work.

[@joyful8072]

I think it's a good idea to ask viewers to subscribe each time you post a video. It doesn't bother anyone and is common practice. I went to the GFM page and was so pleased to see you surpassed your goal so quickly. I'm so happy for you all and I hope you will find some relief in having met this need so fast. I never heard of moonwood before so that was interesting.Take care of yourself.

[@foxdogsourdough]

Your work with the chainsaw is quite good Mathias. As you explained your ideals with the forest, of how you honor the trees, and your commitment with taking good care of them while you are there is so admirable. Thank you for sharing.

[@paytonazhocar5341]

I have learned so much from you sharing your beautiful lives and experiences. You give me hope that a more wholesome means of existence is still possible. I wish your family the best.

[@pattybreiland7015]

Love seeing Ivar getting so big! I hope that he's been sleeping better for you these days (I'm a little late watching this video). Love and blessings to you and yours!

[@OHNETTEONNIE]

I'm from korea and Im following your vlog for months now. I want you to know that your vlog gives me so much inspiration. Thanks for all the videos you posted. I'm a fan in this part of the world.

[@annemiekereffeltrath]

Awwwwwe, Dear Tova &Matthias, you're doing such a fantastic job together. Working hard, cause Winter is coming, and you gotta prepare for that. Can you send us some snow ❄, here in Holland 🇳🇱 🙏. What a stupid people not to subscribe on your wonderful channel. Ivar has grown, that cute Sweetheart, and hands full, lol. I was thinking that he's going to be faster and faster, witch brought back this memory.When I was very little, and could walk, my Mom gave me a harnas to wear, with a line on it, so I could never run away from her sight. Thank you for another video of your lives. I Love the sounds of nature, and hearing the rooster is so beautiful,and cozy. Watch your back Matthias, hang out, and slowly stretch, train your muscles, and use a sauna to warm those muscles. Alrigh bedtime 🌙 😴 for me. Love &Light and a Hug:Anne. 🖐👍❤🙏❤❤❤❤❤😘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@karinrosborg4604]

13:46 I really agree with you! It's so hard to see all tree plantations taking over big areas of old forests.

[@melodygarcia86]

I love that you take great care for the forest and cutting down the trees.

[@iwouldliketocommitanactofv666]

I almost never comment but I just wanted to thank you for your amazing content and be safe

[@sandrajack9703]

I have made a small contribution and wish you well with all your hard work to fulfill your dream. Love following your life style. Best wishes from North of Scotland. 🤗

[@donballantyne7853]

Mathias, your sense of humour is so good to hear. Thank you to you and your wife.

[@amandasanders1141]

Woohoo! Just had a look and you’ve made it. Can’t wait to see the new cabin finished 🙂

[@thelhptrain7368]

I’ve just donated 50 euros to your windows.... you’re almost there! Can’t wait to see them being installed 😃🎉

[@kathysterndahl3134]

I just had a pergola built at my house in Mexico. The builder said he had to hurry to cut the wood right away because moon wood dries better and stronger and more insect resistant.

[@permblue]

I'm taking my lunch break from work and watching this video. A great escape from the burnout feelings due to work. I'm definitely learning some forestry info from you and how to harvest a tree without hurting myself lol. Watching how you do things from scratch helps me become more mindful and stop taking things for granted.

[@cherlgolja5402]

What a beautiful family- you are so soulfull- God bless your family 🙏🏻❤️from Northern California 🇺🇸

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

you reached your target! I am so pleased! xxxxx

[@patriciadavison1486]

I thoroughly enjoy watching every video and also can't believe that people don't hit that 'subscribe button'. Whilst watching this particular video I couldn't help but sit and imagine the Viking people standing under trees and them contemplating if the 'moon-wood' they'd selected was going to become a fine and beautiful long boat...destined for exploration, trading and new lands.... when I visit York, in the U.K. and see the legacy of history they left and understand where they originally came from ....well, it boggles my mind! I know all our ancestors were a hardier bunch than we are but life in the North in winter ...😳 Not for me. I'd be killed by the mosquitoes; daunted by the massive amount of snow and extreme winter conditions and can only take my hat off to you guys and living 'life off grid' !

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Yes, an elastic back brace gives support. If you respond quickly to the first pain it'll save your back before it gets worse.

[@ChoochooseU]

😮 *STUNNING INTRO!!!* Your language is one of the most beautiful to listen to. How does it feel to fly the drone? It seems it would feel magical.

[@lululululightbulb4302]

To everyone, subscribe! I love following the lives and seasons of this couple!! You are definitely missing out

[@rebacrow5604]

I love y’all’s channel. I’m going to start giving y’all money to help y’all. Y’all are a precious family and such hard workers

[@desertrose2059]

It totally baffles me how so many people who enjoy your lovely videos do not subscribe!!! After just watching my first of your videos I immediately hit the button so I would never miss a new one. I do understand the people who hit the down dislike button are people who need to be pitied. They clearly are bitter, jealous and resentful people, the exact opposite of the two of you. I am amazed at your level-headed view of life and you are such great examples for people over the world to follow. and I look forward to your next video! My DNA test shows I am 30.3% Scandinavian mostly coming from an island off Sweden but also Finnish. These videos really help me to understand what my ancestors' lives there must have been like. You have all my thanks and admiration for choosing this lifestyle. All my best to the three of you and I look forward to your next video!

[@silversiva]

Listening to you guys is so calming and rejuvenating.. you are an inspiration

[@husna8031]

Hi Mathias, I guess you're such a detail oriented person! Does any one notice that the kitty is the big artistic detail in this episode?!? I notice the kitty in the beginning and in the end part of the video. It is so sweet seeing the kitty was so comfortable sitting on your lap while Ivar was on his mom's lap. Aww, they are both like sweetheart siblings, absolutely cute! Love and friendship from Indonesia, meow! 😻🙏💝

[@alliemackenzie1575]

Omg finally, a gofundme! I will give you a little teeny piece of window!

[@Shnikey]

Just found your channel and subscribed after only one video. Thank you for the peace and calm as well as education. ❤️

[@abigailnunns1983]

Commenting for the algorithm and also to @ the 80% of viewers who aren't subscribed but watch anyway (it's free!)

[@zosschzondorgh5035]

Core of tree is heartwood.

[@c0987791]

I wonder how the algorithm looks at users on different devices. For instance, I’m subscribed on my phone so I like and comment on this device. But I watch on my tv and I’m not signed in on that device. I wonder if when I view in this way, KZbin identifies me as unsubscribed. I will login on my tv just in case. I adore and admire you guys.

[@ChoochooseU]

Hmm 🤔 good point! I will do the same

[@erik....]

Yes of course, if you are not logged in they will not know even if it's from the same IP address.

[@naturesmoments1297]

You can subscribe but not sure it counts unless you have 'bell' notifications, at least that's my basic understanding.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

@@naturesmoments1297 interesting. I had not heard that.

[@secaucuss7344]

Yesterday the KZbin system didn't sign me in. And then told me a Hotmail account was "compromised." I'd changed the password there a month ago. As a guess it'll be more than 2 weeks before the AIs take over the planet....

[@rozbee]

We live in Oregon Coast Range in the Pacific Northwest where 99% of the old growth has been clearcut and it has had such devastating effects on the environment (and economy) here. Genuinely one of the reasons we're moving to a different part of the country--driving by massive clearcuts every time we leave the house is just soul crushing. Thanks for fighting the good fight! There is a way to manage and harvest timber without complete destruction and monocultures (which usually require heavy pesticide application too).

[@lindamorrissey5261]

Soon there will be windows! So glad to help. I just love watching your lovely family and amazing videos.

[@dRb33f]

So glad your back is better Matias. There's nothing worse than a bad back as it restricts you from doing so much. Was nice that you feel for the forest and respect the trees around you, taking care of what to cut, and keep the natural beauty of the area around you intact 💚. My pleasure to help with the windows and have made a donation on your page. Looks like you both need a good night's sleep with Ivar playing up but I'm sure it will pass. I remember the vlog when you got that book from an auction Tova bid on. 😄

[@jgcapote7447]

It doesn’t cost anything to support a channel by subscribing. Just do it to support this wonderful little family. Love your drone footage the most out of all the channels we watch. You will reach your goal on the windows we have no doubt about that.

[@ronyg7958]

I subscribed because you are teaching me something new everytime I see your video.... You and your family have such positive souls... Please never stop making videos.

[@reaprendiendosiempre]

Common guys, subscribe!! You won't want to miss the peace and art experience that any of these vlogs bring, would you?... and maybe you'll also learn something new...

[@letshavealook8053]

So true ❤️❤️❤️

[@susanemata9771]

Agree...here in my country,philippines...wish i could experience the cold weather and snows,that never happened here.just enjoying my self wstching ur vlogs.God Bless🙏

[@RockyRacoon123]

I love your channel! You’ve reminded me of my Swedish heritage! I read the article about moonwood, very interesting! Mother Nature is amazing!

[@tarotlondon]

Wow ONE day and i can see you have already smashed your target congrats guys x x x x

[@christinasteele2481]

You all are doing great job at building, parenting and everything! Cannot wait til Summer videos. Looking forward. I Subscribed last week and been binge watching ever since! :) Love your channel. Goegeous Cinematography with drone too. Great job!

[@stephanie2053]

There is some confusing and contradictory information on this practice. In Timothy Harley's book Moon Lore, from 1885, he writes this: "If this belief have disciples in London, it is not by any means confined to that city. In Sweden great influence is ascribed to the moon, not only in regulating the weather, but as affecting all the affairs of man's daily life. The lower orders, and many of the better sort, will not fell a tree for agricultural purposes in the wane of that orb, lest it should shrink and decay; nor will the housewife then slaughter for her family, lest the meat should shrivel and melt away in the pot. " This seems to contradict the notion that the absence of moisture in wood is a good thing. This is no specialty of mine, and I cannot answer to it. I do, however, follow the reasoning that, as it regulates tidal patterns, the moon 's relation to earth is directly responsible for the flow of the water cycle, i.e. condensation and evaporation. If these processes are lessened during certain cycles of the moon, and if moisture content affects the durability or utility of wood, it stands to reason that the cycle of the moon would be a logical indicator for when to fell a tree. It occurs to me that your butchering for dried meats may benefit from such consideration, as well. What was once called magic is now referred to as science - but does that make it any less magical? Knowing the how of a thing still leaves us the question of a why. You can read Moon Lore in its entirety on the Project Gutenberg's page. It is a mixture of fairy tale and fact, and the section I referred to is by far the most interesting. It is the chapter entitled Lunar Influences, and if I were a farmer it would be of some interest, but I am not a farmer, and it was of great interest. www.gutenberg.org/files/27228/27228-h/27228-h.htm

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you! Very interesting!

[@reaprendiendosiempre]

Yeah! Thank you!

[@farmalarmadarm532]

We live in Oregon Coast Range in the Pacific Northwest where 99% of the old growth has been clearcut and it has had such devastating effects on the environment (and economy) here. Genuinely one of the reasons we're moving to a different part of the country--driving by massive clearcuts every time we leave the house is just soul crushing (especially when you see the few remaining stands and know how magnificent it once was). Thanks for fighting the good fight! There is a way to manage and harvest timber without complete destruction and monocultures (which usually require heavy pesticide application too).

[@KarynDale]

I’m sorry your back was hurt Matthias, but so happy you’re feeling better. I’ve never heard of Moon Wood, but I agree, if cutting the wood during a waning moon might have special properties, I’d do it too. Many times the “old ways” seem to be rooted in some truths. I admire you and Tova’s spirit and joy in all you do. All the best, ~Karyn 🌼