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The Woodland Escape

The Woodland Escape

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@rickcooper6817
@rickcooper6817 Ай бұрын
May your strength, health and endurance last forever. Always a blessing to see your achievements. Thank you, Mr. Peter and Ms. Cathy!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
You are very kind, thank you.
@jackcook8613
@jackcook8613 Ай бұрын
Your accomplishments are absolutely amazing, Peter. Kelly's Station is going to be an outstanding 18th century reproduction of what once was. Historicly correct in every way. You and Cathy have proven to the world that you can actually live like they did in 1750 today. Looking forward to some gun building. Good luck deer hunting.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
We are gradually getting there. We got a small buck this morning.
@jackcook8613
@jackcook8613 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the buck.
@JanTrewhitt
@JanTrewhitt Ай бұрын
You are getting so many little buildings inside the Kelly fort!! Yes, with winter coming now I imagine you have lots to finish up in there. Blessings.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Yes, it's quite a project! We’re starting to get some of the main things finished.
@NathanTruax-v9f
@NathanTruax-v9f Ай бұрын
I would venture to say there are near 90,000-some-odd subscribers who would not consider you "certifiable"! Thank you, Peter, for all that you do! I have kept up with your program from the very beginning of your channel and look forward to every Friday to see what you have been up to this week! Congratulations on nearing the end of this fabulous fort project! I look forward to seeing some more gun building and hunting videos this winter! From all of us fans down here in Kentucky, keep yer power dry and happy hunting!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Yes, the fort is starting to take shape. I'll definitely have more videos on gun building and hunting this winter. Your kind words are sincerely appreciated!
@rodneybrook6361
@rodneybrook6361 Ай бұрын
Super gun shop and powder magazine. But really the entire fortified homestead build is nothing in my mind short of a work of art. Thank you for sharing. Hope you have a super hunting season and lay in meat provisions for the homestead.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
You're welcome, I appreciate the support and hope to have a good hunting season myself! I got a bull moose in Quebec last month and now working on deer.
@kennethhummel4409
@kennethhummel4409 Ай бұрын
I always love to see gunsmithing, it reminds me of all the work I’ve done on modern and vintage arms when I worked as a gunsmith for fun and profit.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Most people don’t have a job they love, you certainly are an exception!
@joekiernan526
@joekiernan526 Ай бұрын
Thank you Peter for another great video
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
So nice of you
@daveyjoweaver6282
@daveyjoweaver6282 Ай бұрын
Kelly Station has become a mystical place for me here in Pennsylvania! As I was feeding the birds this morning I kept humming it whistling that Kelly Station theme song, which is a Lovely catchy tune indeed! If I ever get a flintlock made I’ll have to visit with something to defend of course. Three cap and ball but no flintlock! The artistry and craftsmanship of the period rifles and muskets is to be admired. Today the artistry has fallen by the wayside on many things today and why I’ve always been in Love with the 18th century. It didn’t matter how common the tool for the task, spirit of the soul was made into the item. Like a butter mold, it could have been a plain mold but often carved patterns were carved in to give that butter a far more pleasant appearance. I’ve seen wooden spools used to replace a knob or a foot on an antique that were adorned in some way, just to make it a wee bit nicer. We humans have a creativity that separates us from the other two, four and six leggeds. But even the winged and swimming people you can find some degree of creativity. An Eagles nest seems a bit of a hodge podge lodge but check out their fishing! We dig into a fine apple pie but look at some of the art work made of crusts. It doesn’t last long but the Love that creates it never ends. And I will swear to you right now, that if the progress of Kelly’s Station would be applied to governments? Well we’d want for nothing I recon! So my binge watching of K.S since about 4:30 this morning has made me coffee most pleasant. I even lifted my cup with you Fellers by the hearth in the gun shop! So what a great and inspiring start to this Monday in November. This place is in the woods is made better in the watching of Spirit Built Kelly’s Station! Many Thanks and Blessings and a Very Cozy Winter! DaveyJO in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
As always, Davey, we look forward to your comments and insight. Just got back from a Memorial Service. Last we got two deer and are heading to Manitoulin Island on Thursday for a last hunt next week.
@daveyjoweaver6282
@daveyjoweaver6282 Ай бұрын
@ Autumns harvest! Earth Mother is so abundant. Aren’t we fortunate to be her children? The beauty every season is always breath taking. And the best of luck on the island. Ain’t nothing like a Woodland Escape! All Good, Kind and Loving for Kelly’s Station! Safe Journeys! DaveyJO
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
@ indeed!
@danmccaul9315
@danmccaul9315 Ай бұрын
Great videos I really enjoy watching them
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it.
@jamesmetzler2031
@jamesmetzler2031 Ай бұрын
Very nice seeing all the progress on the fort, Peter! With the gun shop and the powder magazine, now all you need is a shot tower!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I’m not sure we’d have room for that, but I like your thinking!
@thatsthewayitgoes9
@thatsthewayitgoes9 Ай бұрын
Cutting out the initial center tip was worth watching this in itself. Thanks
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Yes, that is a critical step!
@seymourrivers6169
@seymourrivers6169 Ай бұрын
I hope the wildlife enjoys seeing your fort and reminiscing about the past years
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
It has changed deer trails a wee bit.
@jackdorsey4850
@jackdorsey4850 Ай бұрын
It was really good to see a craftsman taking his time to accomplish the task
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
One certainly can’t rush the task.
@jackdorsey4850
@jackdorsey4850 Ай бұрын
@@TheWoodlandEscape nice
@robertwiggins4921
@robertwiggins4921 Ай бұрын
Have a great hunt, Peter! Thanks for all the great camera work, Cathy. Your video's technique is the best! Great health to you both!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the good wishes and we’re trying to keep the camera work up to scratch! Good luck with your hunt. I saw a monster buck this afternoon at 45 yards, but didn’t shoot due to brush.
@MoePoe777
@MoePoe777 Ай бұрын
I had a good chuckle when Peter said that Bob is the only guy that visits the fort that doesn't think I'm certifiable. I've been a fan of The Woodland Escape long enough that Peter's persona is quite normalized for me, although to the uninitiated Peter may seem a wee bit eccentric! Bob has the dexterity of a surgeon. I guess that's not too surprising after seeing his scrimshaw skills. He's my favorite visitor to the fort.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Bob has made his living building guitars, mandolins and violins… he’s one talent fellow and a dear friend!
@glenmacneill6935
@glenmacneill6935 Ай бұрын
With all the upgrades to the Fort. I'am still waiting for the Hotel and Saloon ( with dancing girls of course)
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Oh my, you’ve gone and planted the seed, lol!
@timsheridan3987
@timsheridan3987 Ай бұрын
Your projects never cease to amaze me another good video thanks good luck with the deer and keep your powder dry
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I appreciate it! Watch yer top knot!
@ryanstottlemyer5698
@ryanstottlemyer5698 Ай бұрын
Kelly station sure is looking wonderful with all the extra added features, I remember watching you build the cabin. thank you both for such wonderful videos.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
We’re enjoying watching Kelly Station grow too! Thanks for your interest.
@RonOhio
@RonOhio Ай бұрын
Cherry chip ice cream is well named, cherry chips like crazy.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Indeed, give me walnut or maple any day!
@user-yg6jx3oc7e
@user-yg6jx3oc7e Ай бұрын
Stunning work peter
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I appreciate that, the powder magazine is a favorite of mine!
@jeffersonspace
@jeffersonspace Ай бұрын
Thanks Peter, Cathy, and Bob... great video!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
We're glad you enjoyed it!
@deanbarill3182
@deanbarill3182 Ай бұрын
A little crazy is good for the soul.❤
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
You’re a man of my own heart.
@thatsthewayitgoes9
@thatsthewayitgoes9 Ай бұрын
Wow, the camera panning showed the view down the wall on the inside… wow that’s a good size station! Kelly Station has the room for a community
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I’ve built it for other historians to use. Our gates to the fort are open !
@robertcurns3845
@robertcurns3845 Ай бұрын
A man and his mischief,,,,😃
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I certainly have gotten up to my fair share!
@randybrown140
@randybrown140 Ай бұрын
Hmm maybe you could store filled powder horns also, not sure how long the powder will stay useful 🤔
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
In properly sealed barrels, historically for years! An air tight powder horn would do the same I suspect.
@jamessell4490
@jamessell4490 Ай бұрын
Large gourds make for good powder storage and are quite a bit less work than either horn or barrels.
@notsosilentmajority1
@notsosilentmajority1 Ай бұрын
I enjoy all of your videos but I really love the gun videos.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks, I enjoy making them too!
@joshuananneman1649
@joshuananneman1649 Ай бұрын
That's nice little sharps, on my list now. Thanks for sharing.
@dustyoldhat3543
@dustyoldhat3543 Ай бұрын
I tell ya what, if Louisiana was closer to ya you’d have to run me off every day! Thank you for the videos. Fantastic job of the stand.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
You are very welcome, thank you for watching. If you’re ever up for the road trip please contact us.
@srkmarine1
@srkmarine1 Ай бұрын
Your videos are wonderful sir.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thank you kindly.
@edmedlin2936
@edmedlin2936 Ай бұрын
You got a whole fort there! Need to populate it with people, kids, dogs, etc. Chickens too! Good work Pedro!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks Ed … we hope to have lots of interested people pay a visit.
@tadeuszjaremko2652
@tadeuszjaremko2652 Ай бұрын
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thank you.
@will76888
@will76888 Ай бұрын
Another amazing video! It appears you too had a class in "wood shop" in junior high school. I obviously didn't pay attention! Great work, Peter!!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Grade 9 in 1969, lol!
@smoothvern165
@smoothvern165 Ай бұрын
You have so many talents, and it’s so interesting to watch what you do. I love your channel!!!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I appreciate that, I enjoy doing what I do!
@Blrtech77
@Blrtech77 Ай бұрын
Peter & Cathy; A Tip of My Hat To the Both of You and Thanks for caring and sharing your beautiful homestead with us and teaching us along the way. Peter let Bob Miller know that I appreciate him helping you as you both are the Ultimate Craftsmen for this day and age. Since I'm retired now I have more time to catch-up on videos and reading and its a very interesting time period with lots to learn. Take Care and Be Safe also Good Luck Deer Hunting!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks, I'll pass on your message to Bob Miller. We got a small buck yesterday morning.
@Blrtech77
@Blrtech77 Ай бұрын
That's Great 👍
@earlshaner4441
@earlshaner4441 Ай бұрын
Good evening from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Hi Earl .
@earlshaner4441
@earlshaner4441 Ай бұрын
@TheWoodlandEscape Good morning from Syracuse NY USA brother and outstanding video
@knolltop314
@knolltop314 Ай бұрын
Amazing. Simply amazing.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate you saying that!
@jameshall5784
@jameshall5784 Ай бұрын
Looking absolutely fantastic Peter and Cathy!!! Blessings for a successful hunt!!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks so much, we got a small buck this morning.
@martinmeltzer2696
@martinmeltzer2696 Ай бұрын
Hey Peter! Autumn is my favorite time of year. It is a good feeling to know that you & yours are ready for the chill & snows of Winter! (No doubt inspired by Mom's reading the story of, "The Grasshopper & The Ant", to us kids before going to sleep! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!) Both Ryan's Rifle and Kelly's Station are coming along nicely. Well Done! What books are on your Winter Reading List? I remember recommending the novels, "Oliver Wiswell", "Arundel", and "Rabble In Arms", to you a while back. Good Luck on your Hunt! Take Care And I'll See You Down The Trail!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Yes, it's nice to be ready for winter and a good book always helps! Your books are on my list … time to try and source some.
@Caryldee53
@Caryldee53 Ай бұрын
Just want to come live there…😊❤
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Certainly welcome for a visit.
@lancehenderson7249
@lancehenderson7249 Ай бұрын
I only used a smoke pole a few times. My brothers. Never realized just how much work went into making one. Great video. Thanks. Keep your powder dry and take care
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
It is a lot of work, but well worth it when you get to shoot it! Watch yer top knot.
@jmt6615
@jmt6615 Ай бұрын
Peter, the catwalks and some other projects. Would they have used nails or wooden pegs back then? Thank you for all you do to teach us👍
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Both would have been used. With a blacksmith at hand I suspect they would have chosen nails. Some parts of my build I did use pegs, but it is time consuming.
@jmt6615
@jmt6615 Ай бұрын
@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you
@loupuleff571
@loupuleff571 Ай бұрын
Love the powder keg !
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thank you.
@tropifiori
@tropifiori Ай бұрын
outstanding
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I thank you for the kind words.
@paulfrizzell31
@paulfrizzell31 Ай бұрын
👍great video
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I appreciate the thumbs up!
@richarddean3154
@richarddean3154 Ай бұрын
Well done on all accounts.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I thank you, sir.
@rogerclyde2720
@rogerclyde2720 Ай бұрын
Going to be a fine firearm when finnished. Checkers should be safe.Remembering the Rooster that tried to upstage you. 😂
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Ah, Rocky, God rest his soul.
@rogerclyde2720
@rogerclyde2720 Ай бұрын
😂​@@TheWoodlandEscape
@w.rustylane5650
@w.rustylane5650 Ай бұрын
That reminds me of Ron Brimer, a co-worker at Georgia Public Television, back in the mid 80's. Ron was the head of the art department at GPTV and he used to show me the flintlocks he made for other people. He made some beautiful swamped barreled, curly oak stocks which were works of art. Someone told me that he passed away. He was the best builder of flintlock rifles I've every seen. Makes my Pedersoli flinter look cheap. Do you use dead soft lead for your balls? I do. Cheers from eastern TN
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Cheers from your neighbour to the North. Like you, I only use pure lead when running balls.
@Mag_Aoidh
@Mag_Aoidh Ай бұрын
Taking out a Tennessee Valley Arms .60 Trade Gun over the next couple of days to hopefully harvest a whitetail at my Hatchie River bottomlands lease. It doesn’t matter the outcome as long as I’m in the woods.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Sounds like a great day, good luck with your hunt!
@williamqueen8790
@williamqueen8790 Ай бұрын
Awesome
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed.
@jeffgrier8488
@jeffgrier8488 Ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing us along, everything is looking great!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
You are very welcome, we’re enjoying the journey ourselves!
@stevenshanofski6801
@stevenshanofski6801 Ай бұрын
Pretty amazing. The place looks completely different from when Ian and I visited in March. Looks great. I admire your work ethic. It has to be fun going through the mindset of what a fort needed back in the day.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks! It's been a lot of work, but rewarding to see the progress.
@richardofsylmar
@richardofsylmar Ай бұрын
Well, that was a fun video. Everything is turning out so nice. Thank you.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, we appreciate your kind words.
@louiswhitehead5938
@louiswhitehead5938 Ай бұрын
I know your plates full but I would love to see you build a porch on your gun shop . I have a porch where when the weathers nice I can work on some of my wood work . I know the winters are long in Canada but when the summer gets hot at least you can work outside where you can get a little cooler air . I look forward to seeing your videos every week .
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I like that idea, thanks for the suggestion. Perhaps an early spring project.
@WilliamSims-yf5wq
@WilliamSims-yf5wq Ай бұрын
Now we need how to build a smoke house video I've been looking at the video list and haven't seen one Peter good luck hunting and have a wonderful weekend. My Fridays are better with a video from you have a wonderful weekend and good luck hunting.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
A smokehouse episode is a great idea, I’ll look into it.
@victortuten4399
@victortuten4399 Ай бұрын
Good luck on the hunt!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
We got two deer this week.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
We got two deer this week. If you’re a hunter, I wish you similar good fortune.
@victortuten4399
@victortuten4399 Ай бұрын
@@TheWoodlandEscape I do enjoy the hunt but my beautiful wife of 35 years is from California, where meat comes in Styrofoam wrapped in plastic. Out of respect I no longer hunt...but I DO fish!
@8626John
@8626John Ай бұрын
Wonderful stuff, as always.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks for the support, it's always great to hear from you.
@riverrockproductions
@riverrockproductions Ай бұрын
You are a certified inspiration to me! 😊
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoy the channel.
@BisonSky
@BisonSky Ай бұрын
Fantastic that you are refusing to petrify and good fortune to you on the winter supply hunts. Take care and all the best on your fortuitous endeavors in the years ahead. 🦌🌲🌨️
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I appreciate the good wishes, and yes, we are looking forward to the winter.
@oldschoolboyscout
@oldschoolboyscout Ай бұрын
I just got back from my deer hunt and now catching up with some of my favourite youtube channels. We got 1 buck and finished butchering it this morning. Hope you had a successful hunt and as always, thanks for sharing.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Good to hear you had a successful hunt. We got two bucks and will be heading to Manitoulin Island for our last hunt next week.
@juneclary1964
@juneclary1964 Ай бұрын
Hi great video the fort is looking great. Love and blessings Larry June and Laurie
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks for the support, Larry, June and Laurie, it's good to have you along on the journey.
@rodneybrook6361
@rodneybrook6361 Ай бұрын
Peter a question. Where did you acquire the round ball molds?
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Goggle Callahan Bag Molds … his products are historically accurate and very well made.
@garyhammond2213
@garyhammond2213 Ай бұрын
I mentioned I had a 1700's horn. I'm not sure how to date it. I could be an early 1800's horn. I don't know. However, it's not a new horn made to look like an old horn. I will take your advice and not touch it. I really enjoy your videos! I remember all the lakes in Ontario. I was travelling from Rhode Island to Alaska 50 years ago. I purchased two TVM flintlocks about a year ago. One was an Early Virginia in 58 cal and the other was a Southern rifle in 40 cal. I haven't had the time to shoot them, but I will soon.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
You’ll have to let us know how those rifles shoot! As to dating a horn, it’s pretty much impossible. The percussion came out in. The 1820, but many people continued to use flintlocks for a few more decades. I too have an original with no marking, so it could possibly date back to the 1700’s, but more than likely 1800’s.
@alexs3447
@alexs3447 Ай бұрын
Best of luck with the winter
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thank you and to you sir.
@Dan_TheMedievalGuild
@Dan_TheMedievalGuild Ай бұрын
I do believe you spend as much time in the air and on top of roofs as you do on the ground. Excellent video.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I do have a great deal of respect for roofers, lol!
@Dan_TheMedievalGuild
@Dan_TheMedievalGuild Ай бұрын
@@TheWoodlandEscape I do too my friend. I wish I could scuttle around the place like you do. Maybe soon I will be. I've just had a new spinal cord stimulator installed in my back so that might help. lol. I bent over too fast yesterday and it felt like I ripped all of the stitches out.
@larryreese6146
@larryreese6146 Ай бұрын
Anyone who spends his time doing the things he loves doing is not crrtifiable,he is lucky. Bless you. Peter. On the subject of chickens, don't buy any bantams. We've got 10 dominecker hens but our daughter decided that 2 ugly black Fuzzy legged chicks were so cute she had to add them to our flock. One turned out to be a rooster and he crows incessantly from Crack of dawn to dark. Never shuts up. He is a young chicken and I believe he is perplexed as to whether he wants to be a politician or a preacher.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Noted! We’ve had a few verbose roosters in the past … never again.
@marieleopold1625
@marieleopold1625 Ай бұрын
I must have 'missed' the episode where you were told that; 'The British are comin'!' Because by golly, you suuuuure are prepared for an assault on Fort Kelly Compound! YIKES! Need I say you have some very fine friends and wonderful craftsman at that! Place looks lovely by-the-way! Every time dear Empress Catherine gives us a panorama shot...I MARVEL at how much a man can do! Yes, you have had helpers but for the most part, your 'vision' Emperor Peter, has carried you through a day-by-day determination to complete the fort come what may! Seems even 'ol Fred' might need a password! LOL! Just this week I was wondering if you had a chicken coop? Because I've never seen you show one or heard a; cock-a-doodle-doo! I'm now satisfied that you are well-'crackin' on that project. I simply luv eggs and how sustaining they can be to a diet! Good Luck on your hunt...may your larder be filled! "Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul." (General Douglas MacArthur).Thank-you most kindly for another fine vid dear ones! Health N' blessings! :)
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I do get a wee bit absorbed with my work … usually at it as the sun breaks the horizon and quitting when it is no longer light. Cathy often comes back and says” I’m here to save you from yourself! As always, I love the quotes you share. Judging from my old Face ID say I’m no quitter, lol!
@marieleopold1625
@marieleopold1625 Ай бұрын
@@TheWoodlandEscape WHAT a 'good woman' you have! Beautiful, happy, talented, peaceful, artistic = YIKES! As for any wrinkles...jus dab a little a that bear grease once in a while and the years will fall off! LOL!
@heru-deshet359
@heru-deshet359 Ай бұрын
The coffee should have just a skosh of hot buttered rum in it.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Indeed!
@ashleyanderson2859
@ashleyanderson2859 Ай бұрын
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! Kelly's Station is really shaping up. How many pounds to a keg? That certainly would put a strain on the pocket book! Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
@robertwiggins4921
@robertwiggins4921 Ай бұрын
I bet Peter is considering powder making as another project on his list😊
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
On my list for the winter.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
I suspect about 18 pounds.
@ianandresen2326
@ianandresen2326 Ай бұрын
Great video! Good luck on the hunt! Where did you get your musket ball mold?
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Goggle Callahan Bag Molds … historically accurate and very well made.
@garyhammond2213
@garyhammond2213 Ай бұрын
I think you're in Ontario. I'm from Rhode lsland. I have quite a few friends that are French Canadian and they are great people. Even though they sometimes give me a hard time for being English. All in good fun though.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
French Canadians are great people, and I’m sure they’re just teasing you.
@pbayers
@pbayers Ай бұрын
Wow, i was just watching this yesterday and didn't realize it was a fresh upload! Where is this place? I want to start planning a trip to see it with my wife and son!
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
We live in Eastern Ontario and if you’re ever in our neck of the woods, please drop in.
@craigcook1571
@craigcook1571 Ай бұрын
That wood looks tough
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Not overly hard just very chippy!
@hayward434
@hayward434 Ай бұрын
Hi Peter. I have been wondering about your footwear. They appear to be a leather boot, with a square toe and a steel plate around the heel. Just wondering. Thanks for another very nice video.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
They are a period-appropriate leather boot, custom made with that squared toe known as brogans. In the time period there wasn’t a left and a right, simply a shoe which one had to wear into the shape of each foot.
@loupuleff571
@loupuleff571 Ай бұрын
Good luck on your hunt I struck out on my deer hunt the tags only good for one week which really sucks when i lived in Buffalo the hunting was great I sure miss it !
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
It is a shame when hunting opportunities are so limited. We got a small buck yesterday morning.
@amoschase7207
@amoschase7207 Ай бұрын
Great video as always. Is that a new build or a restoration? Good luck on your hunt.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
New build, we miss labeled the title.
@annnnonnymous
@annnnonnymous Ай бұрын
Was that clove hitches on the safety ropes?
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
They are indeed, you’re very observant.
@annnnonnymous
@annnnonnymous Ай бұрын
@TheWoodlandEscape Is that so it's easy to adjust the tautness over time as the rope stretches, or some other reason, or it's just an easy convenient knot for the situation?
@tnzayatz6579
@tnzayatz6579 Ай бұрын
You can actually hear that cherry tearing when cut, as you mentioned, “fibrous”.
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
It is a difficult wood to inlet.
@johnnyholland8765
@johnnyholland8765 Ай бұрын
When I was a little boy playing cowboys and indians I always wanted a fort like yours but we had to settle for the old tractor shed and our imagination...
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Right … every child’s dream, I guess I never grew up.
@jtsterry
@jtsterry Ай бұрын
❤😊😊
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thank you
@vickismith9142
@vickismith9142 Ай бұрын
Is this hidden in the woods of ST.Genevieve ?
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
No, we’re located in Eastern Ontario.
@markhill8276
@markhill8276 Ай бұрын
Question: is there an importance to humidity in the Powder Magazine similar to like what you showed for the root cellar? or is dry the only importance?
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
The dryer the better, but the powder kegs are air tight. Powder can be kept for years and not be affected.
@markhill8276
@markhill8276 Ай бұрын
@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you for helping me with that issue
@Cid1758
@Cid1758 Ай бұрын
Stupid question over here! When you were outlining the area around the trigger guard you were using a wood graphite pencil. Did they have graphite(ish) pencils in the 18th century? I know ink was used but were there some kind of markers or other pencil like things?
@augustcook5537
@augustcook5537 Ай бұрын
You can use small pieces of charcoal, like from your fireplace or stove. That'd be the easiest, if not always the most precise. Also using the point of a small knife to trace out your shape will work too. You can even darken the line with powdered charcoal. Hope that helps somewhat
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
They did have a thing call a crayol, which was a small brass tube with graphite held inside. I’m not sure and have no documentation, but I’m thinking that is where the word crayon comes from. A sharp knife is also a good marker.
@shawndonohoe2789
@shawndonohoe2789 Ай бұрын
In a siege how would you defend the walls from fire?
@anthonyberger225
@anthonyberger225 Ай бұрын
Hey Peter where did you get the Ball mold if you don't mind me asking I've been trying to find one for my 54 Cal kibler woods runner if you wouldn't mind saying . And a great video
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Goggle Callahan Bag Molds … historically accurate and very well made.
@anthonyberger225
@anthonyberger225 Ай бұрын
Thanks Peter i appreciate it 👍​@@TheWoodlandEscape
@outdoorswithjake2174
@outdoorswithjake2174 Ай бұрын
Hello my northern friend hope life is good there. I was curious about the dimensions of your gun shop
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
It is 12’ x 16’
@outdoorswithjake2174
@outdoorswithjake2174 Ай бұрын
@ thank you for your response! Have a great hunting season sir . That’s a nice shop
@Badhabit-cx1ch
@Badhabit-cx1ch Ай бұрын
Ill try and not berate you on that non period correct, bench vice,there peter.😊
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thanks, lol. I hope to rectify that this winter.
@karlrobson3120
@karlrobson3120 Ай бұрын
Awesome
@TheWoodlandEscape
@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын
Thank you.
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