BUILDING THE ROAD TO MY OFF GRID CABIN. Fun In The Mud

[@49612tyler]

I had a chocolate lab for 11 yrs before he died, he was a great dog just like Frankie is, they are truly mans best friend, love your video's, the best to you and Frankie.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Before Frankie I had a Lab for 14 1/2 years. She was a great dog.

[@Rose-kh1qh]

😊...🌱

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Awesome

[@johnschwalenberg278]

This video never get's old , always enjoy watching it .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I enjoyed building that road. Never outgrew playing in the woods ;-))

[@TheMrKrause]

Love the sounds of the birds in the background.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I do too. I really enjoy the birds.

[@krandallconn7396]

Ok thanks

[@stefanotommassodisimone7241]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Harley13411]

Thanks for sharing.

[@williamjamesbriggs6868]

Great video! Thanks! Looks like a lot of hard work!

[@harleyreese214]

But necessary !

[@IWALKOUTDOORS]

Maybe one of the best! love frankies work ethic

[@thebossoftheswamp]

He likes working in the woods as much as I do. Thanks for commenting.

[@DaveWilcoxJrOutdoors]

That road work was and has been used for many logging roads and trails for many years. The 2 mile road to my cabin was built that way! It was constructed over 70 years ago! Frankie sure is a great companion! Thanks for sharing!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Folks have been commenting with all kinds of cool tidbits of info regarding corduroy roads. I been enjoying the comments. It really is amazing how well this simple method can turn a quagmire into a very passable road.

[@samantham5471]

Amazing how with the right attitude work can be fun. Keep it up.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Couldn't agree more. Success is governed by attitude and timing. I've always said that. Thanks for commenting.

[@brianmendel8680]

thanks boss, the dog is doing fine and i have him back home. in a couple days i will take him out to camp to recover. your the best boss!!!!

[@backchecked]

Very nice work..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It's all good fun.

[@chuckreetz2953]

Good way to stay in shape!excellent job!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Not sure if it's building me up or wearing me down ha ha.

[@kevinroberts9580]

Ingenuity at its finest

[@crateman9182]

I worked on the road crew when I lived in Vermont and we found several sections of old class 4 roads that were repaired in this manner. A lot of these repairs were 30 or 40 years old and the logs were still fairly solid. The old timers used hemlock logs and kept them covered and under water so they were not in contact with the air. Your repairs will outlast us all !!! Frankie is a hoot!!! A good dog.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Hemlock, cedar and black locust will last a very long time. I have to use what I have on hand and regardless of how long it'll last, it gets the job done. Driving through those mudholes gets old fast. This method works pretty slick and cost nothing. I love it.

[@rmojo23]

That was so cute that Frankie helped!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Earning his keep :-)

[@jasonkelley3197]

Great video.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Jason.

[@goose2die4]

First time I have seen Frankie really help you !

[@thebossoftheswamp]

He'll fetch a beer from the cooler and get my slippers whenever I want them. Can't complain about that.

[@goose2die4]

Dam I forgot about getting the beer.... If only he could make a rum and coke !

[@MrBarkspud]

There are several old road to the northern that I know was done the same JC. They layer down logs and graveled over them and the bad swamps only hauled over when they was frozen. I don't know how old some are but was there long before I was born and still are. The logs are pushing up through it and some rotting now but I'm 45...

[@chuckfisher1351]

Hey JC this is Chuck dont know if you'll see this but here goes just rewatched this vlog looks pretty doubtful but you beat it you can beat these issues you're faced with now too!

[@myronbenware7960]

Got to love Frankie

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I do :-))

[@99somerville]

It's amazing how well the road works. A lot of work to cut and haul all those logs though. I always enjoy seeing what you are up to at the cabin.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It really is amazing that this works as well as it does. It's a lot of work but I enjoy doing it. I never get tired of doing stuff like this.

[@bendigr]

it was fun to see this older vid. time sure did fly. I still miss those old trapping vids also.

[@Meattrapper]

That's an amazing testimonial to corduroy roads. What a difference! I've often read of how the armies in the Civil War built corduroy roads to allow the transport of cannons and artillery. Now I see why. That was a very educational video my friend. Thanks for sharing - and tell Frankie that Ellie says 'Hello'!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'm truly amazed at how well this works. Those mudholes were near impassable last year and now they're solid. The road is over half a mile long so I have lots more mudholes to fix. Would be great to bring in stone but I'm forced to work with what I have in the woods. So far so good though.

[@jeffbagley348]

Your road is taking shape nicely. Not long before the whole thing is done. Enjoy yourself Boss. Take care and stay safe.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Got a long way to go still but I'm inching my way along. Thanks for commenting.

[@charlesmerritt4403]

Great video, enjoy watching all of your video's.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Charles. Happy to hear that.

[@MrMATTHATTON]

As always, I love to watch Frankie do his thing. He has to be one of the best dogs I have ever seen, what a great companion. Love the videos, I always manage to learn something new I never thought of when i watch you work on your property!!! Thanks for making such great videos!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Matt, Glad you enjoy them. Yeah Frankie can be pretty entertaining. I swear he tries to make me laugh on purpose.

[@Chris_Howard]

Hard work and fresh air does a body good, great company helps too. Love the videos.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Always a good time in the woods. Thanks for commenting.

[@Spartan-ry1hh]

great use of dead wood. Reminded me of Michigan where they used a system of Plank Roads to put in roads through bogs.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

This method works remarkably well and holds up good.

[@nfprojectshop]

You’ve got me convinced, a corduroy road is going to be my method I try first on my family property! Thanks for posting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The performance of the corduroy amazes me. The only soft spots on this road is where I didn't lay in logs.

[@Bartmans_Garage]

Good stuff!

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

great job you are doing on the road.you are sour keeping busy and Frankie is a great helper. its good to have a buddy with you,take care

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks buddy. It's a lot of work but I do enjoy working on it. Thanks for commenting.

[@cjdavis825]

Gr8 stuff Boss

[@ChrisRockism]

We lived in Clinton County in Keeseville, NY. It's just South of Plattsburgh!!

[@lemmik1900]

Nice work on taking care of those mud bog holes. Yea be a master road builder. Frankie is so cute the way he tilts his head like that. What a great little buddy you have there.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

He's the mater of the head tilt. He got the cute stuff all figured out ha ha. Thanks for commenting.

[@mik22pik]

Great video Boss. What a joy watching!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.

[@Texanminecrafter29]

I bet the ranger helps a lot

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yes indeed. Love the thing.

[@lloyddahlen1141]

Another enjoyable video with man and his dog, and memories of me building my road years ago in Wisconsin, keep the video's going enjoy them all, thanks my friend..............

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Lloyd, I appreciate the comment.

[@LarsRibe]

Maybe it would be a good idea to put in a few sewagepipes with the logs so the water can pass. That way it will not find another way arround and start a new mudhole.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I intend to but I'm not digging the ditches by hand. I'll be putting in 3 more culverts but I'm waiting for the ground to firm up and I'll bring in my backhoe.

[@LarsRibe]

Ah, ok. You sure put a lot of work into it and with a good result. I really like your channel!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Lars Buskkraft Yeah it's a lot of work but I enjoy working over there. The logs aren't perfect but it's much better than the mud.

[@ChrisRockism]

Frankie is so smart! I always watching your videos with Frankie1!

[@TheMrKrause]

Smart breed... But it takes good training and friendship to make such a great dog. Frankly is a fine example of man's best friend.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

He's too smart for his own good at times but the good outweighs the bad.

[@beaglermamma]

Nice job JC Cant wait for the next cabin vid

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Michelle. All the best.

[@sisaacs911]

The road looks great boss, really enjoy your videos, keep up the great work.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Scott. Always more on the way.

[@sisaacs911]

looking forward to them.

[@jakemcdonald97]

Boss your videos give me glimpses of what i hope to have one day.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoy them Jake. Thanks for saying so.

[@chewy05zup]

Wow lots of work for one guy and one dog, that dog is pretty well trained nice video

[@davemail3]

Thank you Boss for sharing your endeavors with us...Especially your best friend Frankie, These type of friends are sure loyal and forgiving. I am in Wa State where most of our forests are evergreen with some leaf bearing trees mixed in. I really do enjoy watching your vids and look forward to the next one...God Bless, Dave

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Dave. Really glad you enjoy them. Thanks for commenting.

[@deanwoolery7066]

I really got a kick out of how you got Frankie to help you unload the sand!!! Classic

[@thebossoftheswamp]

He says I owe him another bouncie ball or that.

[@trapper19692468]

Boss ,your videos are so entertaining and helpful, keep them coming .

[@wildwoodwood2744]

Wow Boss, that is a beautiful road you are making there! Here in Southern Michigan the dirt road I grew up on still has logs to this day through a low spot covered with gravel. I'm 57 and they were there long before me.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. Most would think that these logs would rot out quickly but this method works remarkably well. Glad it works good cause it's all I have available out there. Thanks for commenting.

[@hgboone3]

You have a very good work ethic and you should be proud I know one who looked what are the treatment excuse not to do what you just done. And he still is being stuck in Ditches. I think you should be proud that you have made the choice not to muddle through life and do something to be helpful to oneself. And one should realize that having the option to do so is something in itself.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly. This road has held up perfectly. I used what I had available in the woods and it's never failed. I'll be giving an update video on this very soon.

[@Kamelo2001]

you need one of those old fabric bouncy balls!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Whatever I use needs to be very light or Frankie will break his nose :-o

[@jasonmurphy3433]

Great video,I agree about the guy on Life Below Zero

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yeah he's not enjoyable to watch. I don't care for the leatherneck woman either but the rest of the folks are ok. I've only seen 3 episodes and that was enough.

[@dunkviscusi651]

another great video Boss....poor Frankie looked so sad!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. Frankie always looks perplexed when he pops his bouncie balls.

[@OfficialHankIII]

No Disrespect but trying to figure out the accent. It sounds like you are from up North with a little bit of the Cajun Louisiana influence. Am I little close or am I way off ? Keep on keeping on ya'll ! Respects

[@thebossoftheswamp]

+OfficialHankIII New Hampshire All the way :-)

[@Biglandtrapper]

Great as always Boss, hard work but well worth it, really liked the before & after shot... I tell ya Frankie really cracks me up, great way to lighten the load, he's a great companion ...!!

[@brianmendel8680]

hi boss great to see Frankie again, it made me feel better because my dog is trained like yours and needs to have emergency surgery for a blockage in his gut today. love the show!!!! keep it up.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Wow buddy. Sorry to hear about your dog. I hope he has a speedy recovery. Best wishes to you and your pooch.

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

The life and times of a swamp boss never ends. You seem to get one thing licked and there are two more that turn up. It will never end and that I think is a good thing. Frankie just puts a smile on my face with his antics. Later my friend and all the best to you and Frankie.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Never a dull moment around here buddy. Always 10 things t do. Frankie sure has his antics though don't he?

[@mcdsdaddy]

That looked great!!! Funny, watching Charlie dig for the Chick-a-monk. Sad that he killed his ball. Great video, Thanks!!!

[@mcdsdaddy]

Sorry, Frankie.... Not Charlie Give him an extra cookie from me...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yeah Frankie didn't like being called Charlie ha ha.

[@pureamericanoutdoors9253]

i used to have a border collie miss that old dog he was the best dog ive ever owned keep up the good videos man

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Border Collies are the best. I was always a Lab guy but It's border collies from here on it.

[@davemail3]

thebossoftheswamp Hey boss, I have a border collie black lab mix, Annie is one of the best dogs I have had in my 50 or so years....Great companion for the entire family...Frankie is awesome...

[@hutchins36]

great job, frankie is so cool. i wish i could use wood and sand like you did but i had to order 20 tons of crushed limestone. the price was not bad though

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Wish I had 20 tons of stone but no way to get it back there. Gotta use what I have in the woods.

[@Efish3]

Another great video.a hell of a job on the road,and always gotta love Frankie!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. Yep, everybody loves Frankie :-)

[@RunGun]

Looking good brother boss one of these days I'll have me a cabin in the woods

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You won't regret it. A man just needs a cabin. All the best to you.

[@8869crysler]

Ha! Way to go Frankie... Heck of a worker! Road looks great.

[@mmanut]

Another Killer Video Boss. That Large Bank of Sand is a much needed element to fix the road. Beautiful piece of property. You and Franky make one hell of a team. When I check into KZbin your channel is the first and most entertaining. Thank You for all the hard work. Vinny

[@cnicholsen]

your videos are an ispiration (and entertaining).... I truly hope some day to be fortionate to be doing much of the same rewarding labor to my own cabin!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

+Chris Nicholsen Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm presently working on 4 new videos so hopefully I'll have some good content to share soon. Happy New Year to you.

[@allenpew8544]

I was surprised that you don't use dead dry tamarack for firewood . It's the best we could get in northern Idaho where I was born and raised .But then there aren't any hardwoods there .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I do occasionally but with all dead maples I have lots of firewood.

[@allenpew8544]

BTW the road you're building looks really good That should last for many years .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. It's remarkable how well this road has held up. It's certainly exceeded my expectations, that's for sure :-)

[@Kronkus36]

Your doing one hell of a job out there JC, Great work !!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you buddy.

[@chrisbumgardner955]

Good job Boss on the road, nice video keep them coming, take care your friend in NC.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for commenting.

[@richd.5129]

The road looks real good man! ill be headed back up to the north woods soon myself!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. Gotta work with what I have available. Lots more mudholes to fill.

[@richd.5129]

hey, thats life right there. the good life at that!

[@v1antbo]

man, I love your videos. Nice work !!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

+v1antbo Thank you.

[@danielrivest9014]

.....I always look forward to your videos JC,....good one on Franky! lol

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear that. Thank you for saying so.

[@believeliveloveandlaugh3844]

Oh, Frankie! He is a great assistant! Having fun here watching your videos.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for all your views and comments.

[@believeliveloveandlaugh3844]

Your welcome

[@garygerow4822]

Another great video and some real quality time with mans best friend . You get great exersize and don,t have to pay anyone to haul fill or gym membership . stay healthy and take care . Blessings .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It's hard work but I enjoy he whole part of it. Being in the woods with my dog with the breeze blowing and birds singing is always enjoyable. Thanks for commenting.

[@davidriley8590]

you and Franki make a great team, that dog understands every word you say?

[@thebossoftheswamp]

He does and now so does Tildy. Damn pups are smarter than i am :-/

[@kylehill4887]

smartest dog ive ever seen

[@eccanc]

Boy JC, you really changed those mud holes into a very passable road. I don't think I would have thought about using logs because of the deterioration factor. But I know you wouldn't have done it if you thought it wasn't going to last. Just getting out in the peace and solitude of the woods is so rewarding and that Frankie, such a help. Until next time my friend. Stay safe and health, and may God bless. - Chris

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The logs will eventually break down but they'll just turn into more ground matter. Being so far back in there and the ground so soft, I have no choice but to use what is available to me. This method isn't perfect but it gives me a drivable road NOW rather than waiting and wishing. Plus it doesn't cost me anything. I'm just thankful I have the sandbank. This method works very well in remote areas. The results are astounding actually. As always Chris, I appreciate the comments. God Bless.

[@daniellegrandpa]

Great video, something so simple as fixing a road, and you made it such a joy to watch. I am sure it was a lot of hard work. Amazing how well trained frankie is, and he never seems to get dirty. I'll bet he sleeps good at night..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

He gets dirty alright but he sheds so damn fast that he turns white in no time. Yes the road project is a lot of work but I really enjoy doing that kind of stuff. I need a road more than the mudholes so I have to work with what I have in the woods. It holds up really well though.

[@rmyerscmi]

Man, that really makes an awesome road! I saw an old Army training film from WWII about making these. I think they called them "expedients". Very cool stuff. Videos are great as always. Give Frankie a pat from me!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Interesting about the "expedients". I'll have to look that up. Thanks for commenting.

[@rmyerscmi]

thebossoftheswamp Dug around and found that video. Other interesting types of roads as well. /watch?v=lGFVgs9C-xY There's a "Pt 2" also.

[@hippykdb]

What a great way to start my morning a video from the Boss and Frankie!! Wow lots of hard work but what a great end result, nice road!! Frankie must of been pissed of when he figured out there was no chipamunka in that sand pile, lol!! Keep up with the great videos, your time in making them is much appreciated!! Take care and keep safe, Kevin.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks buddy. So glad to hear you enjoy them. Frankie has never caught a chipmunk so he wasn't upset. It's all about the DIG with him. He's tough on a sandbank. Not sure where he gets it.

[@belladonna4076]

Thanks Boss and Frankie another great video and i totally believe You are on here especially for my benefit so i can learn lol. I dreamt i was in a swampy situation and here i find Your swamp video's so i know what to do when the time comes. There are always easier ways to do things instead of spending thousands of dollars every time, GOD Bless You and i so appreciate You sharing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

This corduroy method works remarkably well and holds strong.

[@tomas6451]

haha looks like Frankie was having fun. Keep up the great vids!

[@maxxonetwo3]

Let me know when you are coming through Lake George. Rick Adirondack Rustic Design

[@thebossoftheswamp]

***** Will do my friend.

[@chadilacnissen9717]

Hi there. Can you please let me know how the courdoroy sections have held up 4 years later now?

[@thebossoftheswamp]

They've held up perfectly and I can drive vehicles all the way in with no problems :-)

[@northernlassie4958]

The road looks great! Hard work and well done JC. Frankie helping with the sand was too funny :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Getting there a little at a time. Gotta use what I have available in the woods and so thankful for the sand bank. Nice to hear from you.

[@bobbyballengee6221]

Another awesome video Boss.That is the coolest dog ever!! He is smart as can be..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Bobby. Yes Frankie is a pretty cool pooch.

[@BigPoppa-Monk]

Anyone Else on a Boss Binge? July 6th 2017 3:35 a.m Lol. Cheers!

[@GarrettBrader]

Man, that's a load of work there, but Frankie helps ya out! Take care

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Lot of work but I love doing it. Thanks for watching buddy.

[@joesneon]

looks great buddy.... a lot of work though!!!! looks a lot different than when I was there!!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It's coming into it slow but sure.

[@MrGoosePit]

If I coulda hit the like button 10 times, I would have! Excellent job on the road and equally excellent job on the video production. You are a true pro!

[@Tony13754]

Ya,..cheap Walmart bouncy balls don't last long with dogs. My two Labs pop them the first 15 minutes. Amazing job on those soupy roads. The logs and sand are doing a wonderful job. And Darn you Boss... You got me saying "Chicka Monka" to my dogs... All Day long Chicka Monka !!!!!!!! Thank You for the Video.. Great Job

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Since he bounces it off his nose and face, I can't use a heavier ball or he'll knock all his teeth out. The game doesn't last long but he enjoys it so much that I keep buying them. LoL on the chickamunka.

[@emickkart25]

Nice job, and your lucky to have a helper like Franky!

[@laurijorgenson6683]

I just found your video. What a treat. I loved it and I love your dog!

[@scottfoster2487]

Good looking road fix. I ave seen something done like this and they used a wood chipper and laid chip down after the laid sand and they had a pretty darn solid road with proper annual maintence it is lasting better then the neighbors gravel road.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The coruroy has held up well. Update coming soon.

[@robertk3850]

Frankie is one smart dog.....enjoyed video very much.........Digger

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yep, can't deny him that. He's a great companion.

[@ShawnAndera]

Looks good JC. Just a few hundred more feet to go and you will have it all laid down. lol Now if that road was a back road ATV trail, that would be a lot of fun at hand.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I wish there was "just a few hundred feet left" but the road is a half a mile and there's a lot more mudholes to contend with. Getting there though, little by little.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

LOVE Franky!!! He is WAY too cute!! :D LOL

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That's my boy :-)

[@caljim1950]

As much as I'm impressed with your talents, there are times when I think Frankie has you beat. What a great dog! I'm reminded about the corduroy roads that were built throughout upstate NY centuries ago. They served their purpose well. Of course, the politicians of the day also made them the first toll roads in the country. Love your vids man. Keep 'em comin!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The corduroy method works remarkably well and last much longer than people would think. I have no choice but to use what is available to me so I'm glad it woks like it does. Thanks for commenting.

[@hgboone3]

Placing a ditch a v ditch uphill from your road and channeling it in one Culvert underneath the road Corduroy Road will help you out unless you're Valley is wider than most. The V ditch is like a V Road and creating this you would locate the lowest part of the Valley and the outward on both sides uphill from your road you have a nice butt hole that will do the trick you probably should start up hill and work your way down. You know what to do. I just need to say you need to put a v ditch Upstream.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Very true but there is no uphill here. it's is flat farm country.