Bushcraft Log Cabin Project, Cast Iron Cooking | Ramblin' Man

[@MySelfReliance]

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[@lync9499]

Seen em all, great! Anyone ever tell you that you sound like Kevin Costner?

[@brandonm7824]

if you put a barrel horizontal on top of the stove intersecting the flue pipe it will help you retain heat in the cabin and i think you should build your cabins off the ground more like 18" to keep bugs away more

[@campingwithlorenzokipau3690]

i relly like your life style..

[@GTXFpsGaming]

If you are afraid of having heart problems one day here a little tip, get some strophanthin, that is all you will ever need, the pharma industrie declared it illegal, but if you know as much about them as i do you should realise that they never were the nicest of people and money goes over lifes and this sure is something to look into. Be well and keep up the good work

[@reddeadterror8657]

My Self Reliance i love your videos

[@TheSpindrift76]

It's enjoyable to just listen and watch simple daily chores. I often watch these while I'm doing daily routine things too. Its like having a friend with me on my tasks of the day.

[@tdalloutdoors4293]

Me too. If I am stuck at home on the weekends I'll head into my office and mess around on hobby stuff and just put Shawn or Joe's channel on in the background on my TV.

[@rustedoakhomestead]

TD Bauer Joe who? I'm always on the lookout for another good YT channel to follow

[@andresvieira7943]

I too want to know who is that Joe. I love these videos and probably similar ones wouldn't hurt :)

[@tdalloutdoors4293]

Joe Robinet is another good channel. He and Shawn have done a few things together. Doug Outside is another fun one I like to watch, TA Outdoors, Survival Lilly, Scrambled O.... I make the rounds. I tend to reply Joe and Shawn the most.

[@Kiowagoodfella]

In my opinion, you have one of the best youtube channels out there, love all of them.

[@ivi122]

Big sky Oklahoma he really has the BEST channel ever! It’s so refreshing to watch and satisfying. I love God, family time in the woods, cabins, nature so this channel pretty much gives me that feeling of pure joy and cozyness....it’s amazing and magical

[@gloriascott6001]

Last year I spent six days out in the wild living in a teepee that I made myself. I brought a book that helped me identify wild edibles and my fishing pole ,a knife , a field cup and a canteen and some matches. The first day I harvested greens , wild onion and cat tail roots and caught two good sized catfish that I skinned out and baked on a flat rock next to the fire. I made a thin soup out of the veggies using water from the river which I boiled in my field cup. The worse part of my experience was when it got dark my anxiety level kicked up because I was thinking about Jason from Friday the 13 th but as time went on I got used to the night and ended up spending two more days in the North Ga woods. It was a great experience.

[@stardustgirl2904]

I hope you didn't go alone! I don't think you're Mom would like you to be alone out there in the creepy woods! What about bear's and wild critters? Always take something to PROTECT yourself out there!

[@kawythowy867]

Gloria Scott u know being out in the woods like that I can understand why you would think that. I probably would too.

[@alsamurai2700]

How do you wash and dry clothes in winter?

[@michalvalta5231]

I hope the Jason part is a joke. xD

[@duhh_ronnie]

@TheLaughingMan0603 jason doesnt use a chainsaw....

[@SuperNmolnar]

I allways like going back and watching older video.. All the best Cheers from Simcoe County, Ontario Canada!

[@MrOccyc]

This is a favorite of mine too. It’s the first My Self Reliance I watched.

[@chintasrvvegankitchen7761]

I enjoy that there is NO dubbed over music, just the great sounds of wilderness and him working.

[@highenergyog]

There's a certain something that can not be described or explained in words , that something would be the glow of the lantern or stove fire on the walls around you. There's just something about it that people should experience . thanks for another great video Shawn .

[@martymartin2894]

I agree it's so calming and cozy.

[@theyknoido10]

Anyone notice the window at the end slowly turning into early morning? I just thought that was a cool detail. This man is a true legend; you have my respect and thanks for inspiring not only me with my own goals, but most definitely those of other people as well. -Berz

[@KM-bu8ec]

I noticed it getting lighter, too. Beautiful. 🌺

[@TouchdownTenneessee]

Shawn am a blk man living in the inner city of Memphis Tn, I never get to see nature the way you do it p.s love your show keep up the good work I enjoy watching you do your Paul Bunyun. P.s tell Joe. I said I like his channel also lol

[@Una...]

I lived 100% off grid in a cabin in the Nez Perce forest (Idaho) for a year. Got there in april, before the snow melts (June). The first few months we only had an antique, 2 person "hand" saw and and ax. That's how we had to cut down winter wood. Eventually we got a small gas saw, thankfully! Winter was 20ft of snow, and 40°f below freezing that year. Our cabin was near a small river (more like a creek in some places) called the American River. Every morning wed have to chop thru about 6inches of ice to get to the water. We'd fill up a 5gallon bucket, boil half for drinking, and use the rest for cleaning, washing up, etc. Moose, bear, wolves, elk, deer, etc etc. By the end of that year, I had muscles in places I didn't even know muscles grew lol! Most physically fit I've ever been. Man, I miss it! Watching your channel gives me back some of that amazing feeling. I'm 46 now, I was 29 back then.

[@yetischneider]

Echt Wahnsinn!!! Ein absoluter Spitzenmann - das muss man gesehen haben! Solch eine Hütte zu bauen - ganz ohne "elektrische" Hilfsmittel und so präzise, das macht ihm keiner so schnell nach! Absolut: Daumen hoch!!!

[@kcbc9037]

As a newly married man I really enjoyed listening to what you had to say on compromise. I’ve heard these things before but it’s refreshing to hear them from a different source of someone else’s life experiences. Thank you for these videos they are incredibly relaxing to watch and I immensely enjoy getting a glimpse into your life. If I could go live this way I would. My wife on the other hand doesn’t embrace nature to the extent I do lol. That being said she loves to go hunting with me.

[@breAnnasmama]

Connor K awe ! God bless u and your wife ! It’s refreshing to see a man who’s truly invested in his marriage and who has an opened heart to take in any wisdom that can be handed down , in order to navigate thru marriage , the communication and compromises needed etc. haha meanwhile , I’m cracking up at this mans dog .. he’s like u wanna come in or not ?I can’t leave the door opened .. she comes in , immediately wants to go out lol. Looks like he’s done a lot of compromising and whatev with the females in his life hehehe. Anyway , God bless u ! I haven’t yet heard any of the things he’s said yet but will def Listen out. Took me the longest time to figure out what he was making 😂. He’s def. got a vision and a plan and some great talent and craftsmanship!! I wouldn’t mind escaping to a cabin somewhere. I don’t think I could handle the hard work though. I have so much respect for things men are able to do ! I can try my best but lol I’m not able to do certain thjngs to that level and I know it.

[@hollsbt77]

I live in a wooden hut after my house was wrecked in quake . LOVE my headlamp - so much that i've bought 3 as gifts. Best present ever in my opinion.

[@jubankta1627]

Damnd hun sounds crazy hope u are doing well

[@breAnnasmama]

Holly Bt that seems awesome!!!! Do u have any vids of the place?

[@aomarapdolah1469]

مرحبا كيف حالك

[@samcockcroft99]

Looking absolutely like what I imagined. Rustic, homely, traditional, everything you could want. This is a huge inspiration. Cheers from Britain 🇬🇧

[@jdelany8026]

What a beautiful dog She's a sweetheart. You're so lucky to have such a devoted friend . You must be a really good master. Dogs are not stupid. They know who is good to them.

[@jdelany8026]

When I was young [A teenager in the 50's] we had wall sconces [2 each on opposite walls the bulbs were in the shape of a flame and colored a very deep orange. When all the lights were turned off except the the lights from the wall sconces . The whole room turn into a golden glow. Just like your cabin does at night. It brings back a time when life was simpler. Thank you for that.

[@breAnnasmama]

Omg that seems awesome!!!! I love the lights!!!! I wasn’t born til the end of the 70’s. But reading ur post somehow took me back lol. Even if it was before my time 😆

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

remote cabin, mans best friend, doesn't get much better than that.

[@dawnc5797]

"I need a handle for the door so I'm just going to go outside and get some wood and make one."- is what I heard in my mind as you did exactly that. I LOVE it. I seriously love it. If you need something- make it or make it happen. That's pretty much the essence of every video you make whether it is about the cabin (a place to stay), fishing or hunting (something to eat/downtime), etc.

[@badapple65]

I personally have had a 2017 of self improvement with focus on health and family. I am soon to be 53 yrs old. Since Mid-March until now I have lost 85 lbs. with my goal 25 lbs away. After five Back surgeries over 15 years I continued to blame my back issues instead of my bad personal habits. Everything in my life has improved along with my health. I went years with never setting any personal goals other than career goals as a salesman in the restaurant equipment industry. A new lease on life really. Finding and following KZbin creators such as yourself have helped me keep the focus concentrating more on self reliance. Thank You for being part of the best year I’ve had in a very long time.

[@MySelfReliance]

Greg Appelgren that's awesome, congratulations!

[@rideordieinc.rideordieinc.3496]

We can see that with your heart and soul and your dedication to your cabin gives us your viewers a inspiration, thank you so much Shawn and God bless you and your family, over the past year I was lonely and depressed but after watching your videos and listening to your self reflections have given me a new look on my life and has lifted me up out of depression to a whole new world around me, thank you brother.

[@jonahvasquez6210]

Lonely and depressed only over the past year? Lucky

[@thomascox7475]

I have been a Home Builder for 30 year's, and I admire your work. Well done, and the best of luck in all you Build.

[@utbsks5078]

Love the tiny light string in the bedroom loft. Thumbs up for wifely comforts. AND it doesn't detract from the rustic decor. :)

[@KM-bu8ec]

I agree. Those little lights and the lights in the lantern that look like stars add so much beauty and warmth. 🕊🕊🕊

[@ColetteMalette1]

Cali's such a Gorgeous dog

[@TJForehand]

I think my girlfriend is going to start watching the videos now just because of Cali! =D

[@Vokieeeee]

I am a Man , just like You Shawn but I Love You for the way that You have so much Patience and Care and Love for your Cali ! That is so Wonderful to see ! We have two Girl Pomeranian Doggies ! Mischka soon to be 5 Years Old in September and Bonnie was 4 Years Old in June just gone ! I would Not be without these two little Furry and Fluffy Beauties , ever ! I am retired from Work , 75 Years Young and I just spend so much time with those two Girls , I dote on them beyond belief , really !

[@brianmcnellis5512]

Feels good to be a capable man and a well-adjusted human being and in his own way, Shawn demonstrates this and I'm grateful for that..

[@Wooley689]

Thanks a bunch for including the dog in this. And I must say, the soft lights your wife put in the loft really gives the mood of being in a cabin. Thumbs up to her.

[@augustreil]

It's the love loft now ! lol !

[@truenorth365]

"You can tell my wife´s decorated..." LOL. That cabin is really something, blends in real well into the surrounding area. What a great dog you have. Thanks for the video and thumbs up from Sweden

[@prophetdesigner2950]

your house is built like my plans, with ladder and bed in the attic and with a rustic kitchen and chairs covered with animal fur. I love your house very much, you have impressed me very much. congratulations

[@ltg8382]

Put a bucket next to your bed.

[@TheHow707]

Your videos are so tranquil. It’s an added bonus gaining the knowledge. Thank you, so worth the sub.

[@Cankuwicasa]

Noticed your brace and bit. Handy little tool for the rustic builder. Eliminates the need for a truck load of cordage.

[@MaryK4242]

I love it when you have Cali with you!

[@dougvanderhoop8012]

After I watched this I have to. tell you how inspiring you are.... The door rocks! You amaze me with what you get done with hand tools. And your video stuff is off the scale good. You must walk back and forth many times. It is worth it. Thank you so very much.. ..

[@Chris-yo4ks]

You Sir, have just earned a respect from me that not many people get. There are a LOT of people who try to sneak thinkgs into peoples food that they KNOW someone will not want to eat. That simply shows a blatant disrespect for someone as a human being. There are very few people in this world that I trust enough to not watch to see what is added.....I have removed pork from my diet over 30 years ago. there are a LOT of people that feel it is their duty to sneak it into something to trick me into eating it. Those individuals earn a position of never eat anything they have a hand in making again. To me, it makes no difference if it is religious reasons, or personal preference. Respect the person next to you. Your statement of saying you don't try to trick people and offer an honest alternate, shows your respect to others as humans beings.

[@hadighafourian2706]

ITs Good Idea to learn every body to build such wooden home , because it may useful after ATOMIC Winter in next 12 years.

[@RJSAMCRO]

This is my new go to channel, I have to make sure I don't miss a single episode. I've been binge watching for the past three days and just cant get enough. The best part's of these videos is the natural sound, no music no enhancements just raw footage and sound like the steps in the snow, the sizzle of food cooking, it's just something that makes these videos all that more interesting. Look forward to all your adventures and sure am glad you invited us along for the journey.

[@PumpkinVillage]

My wife and I have been together for over 30 years and compromise is key. We love so many different things. Her idea of camping is the Holiday Inn. Mine is to grab my backpack and hammock. We make the time to do both. Life is so much better when you have the right person to share it with. Sacrifice is easier then too. Love your videos and take care of that blood pressure, Al

[@dartarkana4279]

Pumpkin Village Maple there's a limit to that. My girlfriend wants me to make a broom out of cinnamon twigs

[@augustreil]

Dart, she's pushin it bro ! Never heard of such a thing ? What's the benefit, smell ? And besides her being happy which is the most important ! lol.

[@dartarkana4279]

august she needs to know that I love her. I went and bought her one

[@augustreil]

dart, I agree with you. I'm sorry if it sounded otherwise, really. I did say her being happy is the most important thing, again, I'm sorry if I came off sounding like a jerk, which I did. Forgive my stupid very dry humor :(

[@dartarkana4279]

august no need bro, it's all good

[@rdbrownell1]

i love cooking with cast iron. my favorite is my Griswold skillet that's over 135 years old, Ive managed to hold on to it through 4 divorces. Ive personaly owned it for over 50 years, handed down from my Great Grandmother

[@MrSkippy1980d]

My family and I always love your videos. Especially your self reflections they really give us new outlooks on how maybe we should be thinking or living. Now I've just got to convince my wife to get on board with a simple life lol. Thanks for all you do and share.

[@lynnisaman8033]

We are thoroughly enjoying this fantastic opportunity to see and learn from your videos!! Thank you for the outdoor information with protection in the outdoors!! we just can't get enough of this!! we would love to see you go even more viral and for someone to offer you a contract for a television show!! all thumbs up in this family!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@johnmcclintock8004]

That's SO MUCH heavy physical work, but well worth the effort.. the cabin turned out so SOLID !! You should be very proud/satisfied.. your drive & energy are incredible..Since turning 20 back in 1976, I have been well aware that the most important thing in LIFE, (never having kids), is to make & use ones time, with each of our senses, to observe & appreciate the beauty of nature.. you obviously know that as well.. I am ready to sell my 1906 Texas farmhouse to again get back into a minimalist existence as you have done..You are a good & wise man, Shawn.. Here's to the magnificence of N A T U R E !

[@briardpida]

Just wanna say, you have a great channel, it’s one of the few I take time to watch. There’s just too much crap on KZbin, but you are an inspiration and I look forward to every single post you make. Keep it up!

[@diasunshine7133]

I love your attitude to life👍 God bless you and your family and of course Cali❤ kind regards from Austria

[@BLASKO283]

Absolutely love this channel, Awesome!!!!

[@KM-bu8ec]

This is my all-time favorite KZbin channel. My heart is at peace and so happy when I watch. It is truly magical 💜💐💜

[@TexasGabby1]

beautiful and healthy dog.... love your videos and the way you are going at building necessary items.... thank you for sharing

[@Pixxelshim]

When I had enough savings, plus the monthly pension and social security, I retired also. No flashy lifestyle, but comfortable. Having zero debt and enough "things" makes life less stressful.

[@arlisesanson2697]

John Sears Tats the way to do it!

[@elizapellet1598]

John Sears , exactly, my goal too.

[@alnorth612]

So how much money should I have saved up by the time I retire ?

[@1caramarie]

That depends of the person and what they expect. I'm retired and live on less than $700 a month (for everything except the house), which allows me to pay all the extra income for the house, which will be paid off in less than 2 years. I have savings which I don't touch. My property includes a house 2,800 sq feet, a cottage and 1/3 of an acre, which means I'm not poor. I have everything I need already and grow some of what I eat, because most food sold is junk. How much money do you have saved? And how much do you spend? Are you planing to travel or have expensive hobbies? (Don't need to tell me, just figure it for yourself.) You do NOT need a million dollars like the "experts" tell you.

[@declanmcghee364]

John Sears ii

[@sofiastefani]

The first thing I do is hit the like button. I don't even wait to see the video I know I'm going to love it.

[@patkeeler6645]

totally!! Hes got me doing things

[@KM-bu8ec]

I do that, too 💌💐💌

[@thornporters948]

I have really enjoyed your progress with your cabin build. I turned 48 on the 5th of Jan and i live a life of simplicity having left the suburbs of London England for the backwoods of SE France 8 years ago.Having bought a ramshackle cottage I have spent a lot of hard graft but very little money on the property. It hasn't got all the amenities that perhaps my missus would like but it is way more than I need but we are both enjoying our adventure. I have never aspired to monetary wealth yet I am fortunate to have my health and a lovely women alongside me. Anyhow i like your philosophy on life , thanks for the videos and all the best for the future.

[@Harley04]

too bad about the immigrants problem in France, bad choice IMHO

[@Harley04]

Imrahil, sounds like a mooselam or head stuck in the sand, the world is going to hell and you can't see it?

[@doughook4287]

Very true about silk. I am a veteran with many years in the arctic and I used silk as my base layer before merino wool. Silk was used both in winter and summer. It is amazing at regulating your body temperature.

[@xreediculousx]

Thanks for your videos, Shawn. I watch these when I'm stuck in the office and it keeps me motivated to work hard so one day I can also have a cabin and a self reliant lifestyle.

[@ColetteMalette1]

I'm so happy I stumbled across your videos! There's a feeling of contentment (not sure whether that's an appropriate description) perhaps watching your accomplishments and taking us back to a simpliar lifestyle/time. Ok, rambling lol... Thank you for sharing!

[@commonsensecamper]

Just a tip...if you're buying grass fed beef ask if they grain finish it. That's important if you want truly organic beef. It's where they are coming to the end of time to harvest the cow and they need to beef it up quickly so it hits weight quickly they feed it grain...lots of it.

[@MySelfReliance]

Common Sense Camper Agreed. We raised our own for a few years and are registered breeders

[@aaronmpeters26]

in the us army silk weight underwear is issued as a cold weather layering system to be worn under the uniform in cold weather. its basically like silk pajamas, so yeah definately worth it, they work great

[@breAnnasmama]

aaronmpeters26 sounds kind of awesome! Didn’t know that! I’m assuming you served in the army - God bless you and thank u for your service !

[@jerrymejia1342]

That is good place to rest and it is nice to live i like it. Very nice

[@chrlmn7372]

Hello Shawn! I love to see how you are building and constructing your new handle for the door, in such a beautiful way with your, I would say also making use of your artistic skills, and then your friendly dog comes to watch you, and kind of "supervising" your work with great interest, and that got me to thinking, maybe if she thinks that you are about to going outdoors to make her the company, when are you are working in front of the door leading outdoors, with the handle! She is such a well behaving and very friendly dog and it is so nice to see you both communicating in a unique way! What a faithful and great friend you have in her! - I love to follow your project of "My Self Reliance" step by step, so again thank you Shawn, so very much for let us many subscribers be excited and to have this opportunity to follow your skillful work day by day, and to be thereby almost like a part of this your proceeding and also exciting work of yours sir! Wishing you many wonderful moments, in between your hard work! Best Regards from Sweden!

[@BaburekCo]

Really inspirational. And, 😀 didn't think that, after canceling cable 5 years ago, that I'll ever again watch a reality show, even the real one like yours, but here I'm, week after week. Thanks for sharing!

[@mawmawvee]

And it's a real reality show, not contrived.

[@jayyoung5423]

Great stuff., yes dogs can be a burden and they don't contribute much but they are a feel good friend always, thanks for this.

[@johnmacri7440]

Dogs are the greatest

[@MichaelSmith-jb5md]

It is so cool to have seen you build this beautiful home and putting the finishing touches on it, keep on building and crafting, I will be starting my place in Washington soon then Alaska.

[@endrsgm]

being out away from civilization and watching the sun rise is one of the most beautiful experiences ever. perhaps seconded only by getting a look at a truly clear sky without 'light pollution' and seeing how many stars there really are out there.

[@kenjustice6926]

Hello Shawn, a couple of weeks ago I decided to go back to the beginning and see what I missed. What you have done and contributed in some way to people is awesome. Enjoy every moment and my wife looks forward to us setting down on Saturday morning coffee and watch the adventures of Shawn and Cali. Thank you!

[@cselfie7234]

Creating memories not regrets. Well said.

[@RoughTimba]

Your rambling inspires me as a 44 year old man. Your a solid human ... Simplicity in life is key. I'm heavy with a mortgage and two kids, need to change but in the rat race of life in uk... Keep rambling Shawn...👍

[@michaelcoghlan5521]

Rough Timba same as you but have been slowly planning cabin build and now it’s almost done. Took a while and was almost impossible to fit it in but patience worked. Give it a go.

[@evamangum3973]

what a good lifestyle we all have issues with health but you live like a king in my eyes a lot of people would not like to live in the wilderness what a nice cabin just the basics thats all you need

[@ingrainedcyclist3311]

I found out my boss built his own home out in the country. Out of telephone poles. I always admire simple life, heck when I first started living on my own. I rented a room, with a cot, and a dresser. Had one of those mini laptops called a notebook. Was like that for a long time, then I bought so much stuff I didn't need. Time has come where I need to seriously consider a more permanent residence. Maybe … just maybe I could do something like this. Thank you for all that you do. I am going to binge so much of your content.

[@williamlobur6181]

a pleasure watching your videos

[@dogruolan5421]

ВОТ ЭТО ИЗБА!!!!! НЕ ТО,ЧТО НЕКОТОРЫЕ ТАЕЖНЫЕ ОТСТОЙНИКИ С ГРЯЗЬЮ И НЕРЯШЛИВОСТЬЮ ВНУТРИ. МОЛОДЕЦ МУЖИК И ЧИСТО,И УЮТНО,АЖ ПРИЯТНО СМОТРЕТЬ.

[@chamilton9182]

I love how kind and respectful you are to Cally. You are blessed to have each other. I also love the kindness you have toward your wife and being willing to accommodate things at the cabin for her so she can be comfortable there. The lights she added to the loft, give a great cozy warm feel. Your common sense with nutrition will have you to your goal in no time.... but I think you look good for a man of your age. LOL I will be 48 a month before you!! Thanks for sharing and God Bless

[@Jakesz80]

Hi Shawn! Your series is very good, congratulations you have built a very nice little house! I'm constantly watching your videos from here! You are a great man !!!

[@soonerwest]

Maybe one day, I’ll get my life together and live my dream. For now it’s thru you and this channel. I’m amazed how watching you build and finish things, gives me peace. Even though I’m not doing it, I feel happy knowing it’s done.

[@MrTWoods007]

So glad to see cooking back in your videos! It's truly my favorite thing that you show on camera (other than craft and construction of the cabin).

[@Strange-Viking]

goggles!! a great piece of advice for you; wrub any type of shavingfoam on the inside of any glass/plastic, wrub in then wrub it out untill theres none left. goggles, divingmasks, windshield. cheap and works just as good as storebought chemicals. for 1/100th of the price though

[@MySelfReliance]

ULTRA NOOB Or spit. That's how we kept our hockey visors from fogging up

[@Strange-Viking]

My Self Reliance yeah spit works too but got tired spitting in my diving glasses and it gets cloudy. The windshield is just too big unless you use your whole hockeyteam for it hahaha

[@SUVRVing]

It makes me oddly happy that the door now has handles!

[@TheOxbowCabin]

it was cool to see him struggle with the door at the start, then craft away at a fix haha

[@Lost_n_Found_1]

Necessity is the mother of invention 😊

[@zeeppo_the_clown]

For some reason that was bothering me as well.

[@MySelfReliance]

babababs Funny thing is, I didn't realize I struggled with it until I saw the clip during editing

[@TheOxbowCabin]

It reminds me of trying to close a bathroom stall- where there is nothing to really hold on to (and you don't want to touch anything anyway) so you have to swing the door closed, time the momentum and slide the lock in place at just the right time. Ha! Cracking myself up... Anyway, really awesome build. I'm gearing up to develop a bit of river property and your channel is inspirational

[@DM-pc4vs]

WOW - always impressed with your presentations. Your "rambling" was engaging and absorbed. I'm 20 years older than you and lead a simple life similar to what you choose (and compromise). In 20 years these present days become your distant past. 48 is indeed 'young' - trust me. We love your pup; please mention her name and age in a future video. Stay determined and healthy. Greetings from Catskill Mountains, NY.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thank you. Her name is Cali and she just turned one

[@doxiechick7277]

I love the string of lights, your wife put up in the loft! Very cozy. Based on that, and also hearing you describe other tasks she works on, she sounds like a real home-maker. I really enjoy seeing Callie, too. Thank you again for your channel. Your hard work is paying off, and we can vicariously enjoy the rewards, and the beautiful scenery, too! Lastly: I think all of us viewers can agree: We don't perceive your "reflections" as rambling, at all. You're just providing "lessons learned", that we can all benefit from.

[@ayatmohammadhasan4307]

All the videos you offer are nice and useful thanks🍁🍂🌰🌷🦔

[@YouTubeSafetyTroll]

Silk is rarely used at altitude. An overwhelming majority of alpinists wear merino wool base layers. Sometimes with a polyester face fabric to improve abrasion resistance. There are some synthetic base layers that perform almost as well as merino and are made entirely from dinosaur squeezings. As you know, the real concern with high-exertion activities in cold weather is maintaining the ability to wick sweat and stay as dry as possible. If you overheat and get soaked in your own sweat, you could be in serious trouble once you stop moving. Merino is still unparalleled in this regard.

[@MrBigdaddysdaddy]

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT, MY FIRST LOAF OF SOURDOUGH BREAD CAME OUT PERFECT, MAN, IS THAT STUFF GOOD!. THANKS FOR THE RECIEPE.

[@aomarapdolah1469]

خخخ

[@jimwick619]

You need to cover the bottom of the door with a piece of deerskin to keep the cabin warm for your dog.🐩 Poor critter!🐈 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@jasonolson1593]

I notice sunlight coming through the door and from underneath. Was going to comment about it but he started fixing it as I was looking to see if anyone else mentioned it.

[@borger3323]

Make a sauna :D I'm Finnish and almost every cabin has one as a bathing building (next to a lake preferably).

[@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194]

for a real authentic build Shawn could go with a savusauna or smoke sauna. This was the way it was done old school. A bit messy tho. I agree; sauna is the best for bathing after a long day of hard work. Jump in the lake or snow. Kippis.

[@MySelfReliance]

Agreed. I need to do more research, but I'm thinking a sauna/bath-house kind of idea. So basically a sauna with a shower option.

[@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194]

Shawn you've inspired me of late - I'm just finishing my sauna at my recreation property (i went out last week to work on interior finishing in -30 C!). A stainless hot water reservoir on your sauna stove and water buckets to mix hot and cold is a great basic set up if you just dump the water over you. I know most people want that shower head tho.

[@marko-seta97]

We Finns still have often quite primitive saunas in many summer cottages, just one room with sauna stove, boiler for heating the bathing water and some buckets of cold lake water to mix. Saves water and effort if you have an option to dive in the lake right from the door.

[@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194]

And brich vihta

[@garyjohn316]

I liked at the end during the reflection seeing the light slowly showing the snow.

[@stevenbrogna1100]

Loved this video Shawn . I had a black lab for 12 years as my backwoods buddy. He spent many nights at my feet around the campfire. Many jaunts for firewood and life changing for me. Inspired me to buy boats, and a camper to take him on many adventures.

[@rideordieinc.rideordieinc.3496]

Once again another awesome video, man I miss the great outdoors lol, you are a brilliant man if I do say myself lol, your videos will be a great inspiration to many others now and in the future my friend and God bless you and your family as well and please keep sending us these wonderful videos I am a addict when it comes to watching your videos every week lol, stay safe my friend.

[@lavernepm]

I found your channel today, Sunday Dec 9th...I've been watching all day and love your videos, and everything you've done with the cabin. LOVE IT! I love the outdoors anyway. Keep up the good work. I have subscribed.

[@nickhdeep6leatherworks338]

The best for me is when you are faced with a problem you handle it not push it to the side.

[@hucktrucks1161]

I just subscribed. You probably wont see this but..Me and my wife and two roddlers just bought our first home on 6acres last year and it was a 1960 block home with all the floors rotted to the ground.it had been abandoned for 15 years. Im 26 and my wife is 23. We have as of now built all the floors up. Ran pluming from the 200 ft in the ground up and into the house.did all the electrical from the pole all the way through the house. All drywalled and pretty much everything accept the 4 standing block walls we started with..i hold the same values of a set of hardworking hands and a sense to learn and use them. Good on ya and your abilities.

[@jimwick619]

Guess you have a better idea, guess I'll have to watch the whole video just to see the end. Love the cabin.👌

[@MySelfReliance]

All of my videos... :) I'm constantly tweeting the door

[@mementorequiem]

I'm so happy I discovered your channel. Every single video is inspirational and there is always something new to learn.

[@rosalindhambleton39]

Again a pleasure to watch this video and to learn a little about you. I command you for wanting/making change in your diet and taking care of your health ; it is so important. As for the beautiful Cali, it is true that you have to care and feed her and it might be a little difficult to do some things because of having to watch for her. In the other hand, she loves you and your wife and children unconditionally, she brings joy every day to all of you, she is your companion so that is a great plus I think - Much appreciation for your videos - Rosalind -

[@fgb3126]

commend?

[@brycem3615]

Let's goooooo!!!! My man up and bein awesome...... one word..... RESPECT...

[@kloudnine2832]

LOVE THE WAY YOU BRANDED YOUR MEAT!!! I AM A CITY BOY SO WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS HAS BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES!!!

[@raynoladominguez4730]

You have done an excellent job. Your wife is going to love it. You should be very proud.

[@Heavypsychoverdose]

Nice cabin but your front door is not winterproof(you see daylight through it...), you lose alot of warmth that way, just a friendly nordic tip. Best to you !

[@MySelfReliance]

Realist 2.0 Still lots of things undone, but I'll get to it. The floor insulation this week was a game changer - so much warmer at floor level now, even with a draft from the door. Fortunately, it's only real drafty when we get a south wind.

[@dolphinspirit219]

Build a better comfy chair

[@kwqd54]

In the mean time, you could just hang a blanket or sheet of plastic over the door from the inside... I do that in my 1883 Victorian house in the winter! Got one up now....

[@mossylinehan1541]

yes! another video to enjoy 😎

[@willk5413]

Hey Shawn, I recently learned about Altai Hok skis. They are a cross between snowshoes and cross country skis. I got some for Christmas and absolutely love them. I'm not sure if you have heard about them, but I thought you may be interested. Great video! God bless!

[@pabobfin]

🚅Love your philosophy and ethics, especially about those who give thumbs down. Thanks for your wonderful work to make a better world one person at a time

[@loveiyt4518]

Your wife did a great job making it all cozy like. ♥

[@adamsykes6351]

Only started watching this a couple of days ago. But to sum up in a single word...Inspiring. Thanks mate.

[@thewimpycamper7692]

Great video Shawn! Really enjoyed this one. Felt like we were just hanging out with you and Callie at the cabin 😊👍

[@TheInvisibleOne1026]

I'd love to hear why people down vote this? One second thought, I don't have time for that, I'm to busy enjoying the video.

[@FoxtrotCharlie2]

It is not all people.....some are bots so I am told.

[@nancyw8341]

they are haters of those who are good

[@milesmoore5422]

Dogs are good warning alarm of a sort, they can scare off certain predators, and they are companions. Two dogs keep each other company better then one human does.