Can I Rest Now? Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin

[@mattclark5480]

Thanks for the video Martin watching the video from the camper this weekend

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@katokhaelan4881]

Your cabin cooking is my favorite part of your videos 😀

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yay! Thank you!

[@paulofigueiredo8561]

Greetings from Portugal...

[@randypyatt5649]

Good morning sir have a beautiful day. From Missouri

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Same to you!

[@nonap5225]

My father spend a lot of time moving sand stones out of a pasture and putting them in a steep hollow. He was a dairy farmer and wanted nice pastures. When I got grown and had my own home spot, I spent a lot of my time getting those sand stones out of that hollow and into my yard to make flower beds. My father and I had a good many laughs about that. I even got my husband to move a HUGE stone to our yard with a tractor. When my husband retired and we moved 15 years ago, you can guess what I did. Yes I move many of those sand stones to the new place. I tell my husband, Bennie, that he can place a nice size sand stone on my grave and I would be honored. He hasn’t agreed to that so far. HA Of course, I know the cemetery will not allow that.😥 Keep on doing what you like to do until you can’t. Just be safe. From deep southeast Mississippi.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That rock story rings true with that bunch I was digging out as soil mixed said someone buried them there.

[@coolgrandma4952]

I did the same thing when we moved 12yrs ago. Told my kids that after I die to place a pretty rock/stone on the tombstone, and replace that one with a different rock whenever they visit the cemetery. When our family would be driving somewhere and they spotted a pile of rocks, one of them would say “Mom look to your left/right” the opposite of where the rocks were, because I always found some rock that they had to haul home for me.. Guess what, now my kids are as bad as I am. We now have a geologist in the family, yeah!

[@hammerhound168]

It is not a question of can you rest, It is more like, you are not happy resting ! A man that does what he loves is not working, he is playing (does not matter if it is hard, if he gets paid or if he sweats at it), Let's face it you are enjoying yourself. May all mankind find themselves like you have. Cheers and Merry Christmas.

[@peterl4614]

As I build (play with) my cabin (Birth of a NY Cabin) I am often asked "I bet you can't wait until it is completed so you can relax and enjoy it". I try telling them "it isn't the completed project. It's the project itself -- the ups and downs, the joy, sometimes frustration", BUT.. It's work that is so enjoyable and rewarding! They look at me as though I'm not all there. Other than raising my boys there is nothing I'd rather be doing. Ha Ha. Merry Christmas!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Cabins provide so much fun even though they tend to require loving care.

[@mikepatton9537]

You're a hard working man, Martin!! Hard is good for the body and mind- thanks for the inspiration!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

"Think of it a a workout" is my mantra

[@bosse641]

Nothing like cabin-time!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I agree!

[@theyangview1898]

Greetings from Clownifornia

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hey, we get that here too, look up.

[@fearthesquirrels9428]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 hahaha!

[@GiantMeteor2024]

Everytime I watch your videos, I get hungry! You cook some great meals!😎🍻

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

My bad!

[@1957jmhiser1]

Those are some big rocks. Merry Christmas

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Just what I need for my foundation.

[@csnanny1882]

I ‘m also a rock lover Martin. I once bought a truck load of rock for decoration and I thought my husband was going to have me committed.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Vonnie would do that too.

[@macgyver2417]

Dinner looks good youve earned it.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Taste better that way.

[@catyear75]

How I enjoy “ visiting “ with you at your lovely cabin ! God Bless You and Yours my friend !

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Same to you, I love to have all the company.

[@paulofigueiredo8561]

From Portugal...Greetings from Portugal, I always watch your videos with great pleasure and admiration, your videos and all the nature that surrounds them convey a lot of peace, I've lived in a mountain and had a cabin like yours at 2000 meters high, winter snow, summer heat, clear water ponds where I fished for trout, fleeing from the forest guard because it was not allowed, lol lol other times and those were the Happy times in my life, my dear friend has an admirer here, thanks for all, health and joy it is what I wish you... :-)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks so much, I am blessed to have that cabin with no hassles.

[@pioneerman8467]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 if i may ask what year were you born

[@kendrasmith6637]

I like to watch you cook. Love the cabin. 😃 Thanks 🎄🎁

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I like the eating the best.

[@myartjournal2989]

Thanks for sharing. A early Merry Christmas to you from Kentucky.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

And to you.

[@UK-Blue]

The rock finder! Good work Martin 🐕

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I need to stop looking for them, time to rest.

[@juliegogo2941]

I am grateful you care for your birch forest. I was devastated with the mass die off of both flora and fauna. So many barren areas where once the birch forests were.....Due to the increase of temperatures leaving to many insects living through the winter.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is an issue with bugs not being set back.

[@JB-dz1zc]

Work/play=stress less vacation! Chicken fried venison, Mmmm! Happy Holidays 🎄🏠

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You got that right!

[@doggiesable1]

Merry Christmas Mr. Martin to you and yours , stay safe from the virus .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Same to you

[@jamiedalluge9472]

I was born in 1976 and if I had a dlr for everytime I said I'm glad I'm not any younger in the last few yrs I'd b able to retire. Thank goodness for KZbin to bring us things like this but I sure have fond memories of the tail end of the simple life days

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We all need a little escape from it all.

[@michelerucker3755]

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

And to you.

[@ricardojano3716]

Nice use of the winch a back saver, in my case moved many non running 50's Buick's Oldsmobile's and Studebaker in my adventurous day around the USA but when my wife made me pay a thousand dollars for gas on two trips to Wyoming that put the brakes on the trips fun while it lasted traveling from coast to coast

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That winch has sure been worth it.

[@robertsimard735]

Good morning Martin. Looks like your getting a handle on them boulders. It seems you find one and all their relatives pop out.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No shortage up there.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Found some nice rocks. We grow a good crop of rocks every year here in Vermont. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice how they push up each year, never an end to the supply.

[@donnaneeley9920]

Merry Christmas Martin to you and your wife !!🎄🎄🎄🎄⛄⛄⛄

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Same to you!

[@davidsands3844]

Listening to your videos, a blind man could find his way around.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Then its working.

[@scottanderson2980]

She needs more viewers it would make her christmas

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes it would but she is in a crowded field.

[@bowlmeoverva]

Someone mention coffee? Time to make the coffee and enjoy Martin's day of collecting rocks.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am sure coffee makes even rock lifting more enjoyable.

[@Zorbawon]

I like the idea of work, rest and play better than just sitting in a B&B.

[@peterl4614]

Zorbawon - greetings from Birth of a NY Cabin. My wife wants to go to a B&B in Vt. to relax... I said lovingly be my guest. I'm going to the cabin to work (play). Merry Christmas!

[@Zorbawon]

@@peterl4614 I understand that completely..........Merry Christmas!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We could be a good team.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Another Productive Tri[p @ Your Cabin, Thanks Martin ! ATB T God Bless

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You bet

[@2fast65]

Great video Martin a person earns a day of rest and you have done that there is nothing wrong with slowing down i look forward to many more videos have a great day Martin be safe.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Absolutely

[@margitaeglendzija8669]

Dobar tek,i lijep pozdrav😋😊

[@mikefoss4962]

Very nice !! Looks very relaxing.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It was.

[@annesweeney5552]

I love my yeti insulated cup sometimes my ice will last all day .. I love it ..your videos are so relaxing .. I’m getting excited for the new build ,but I can’t wait to see the snow dog in action with the snow also

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Won't be long now.

[@kevintulak9987]

I see no rocky road in your future. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No worries

[@usalover619]

Yummy looking dinner sir !!! Thanks for sharing !!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Any meal at the cabin goes down with a smile.

[@marymacfarlane4275]

that winch is on my buy list! I still want your yellow chair! Just saying! hmmm...which is worth more...winch? yellow chair? Oh heck...the yellow chair is hard to come by...winch is on line purchase. Ty for the fun. You earned that meal. I am sure you slept good that night. Ty again. Love your channel. Your creative solutions continue to inspire me.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Mary, I thought about you coveting my chair as I rocked back and spun around last week.

[@samgasaway8894]

Ive never needed a winch..until now😊. Guess i will have to get one.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Tell them Martin sent you.

[@CoachCarolAnn]

By the time you get all your Fall footage edited and posted it will be time for your winter trip! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. Keep the adventures coming!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Happy new year

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

I always enjoy finding ways to combine exercise with the work around the farm. It just makes feel extra productive. No more chemo until after the new year. So I’m happy with that. My best wishes go out to you and your family for a very merry Christmas. 👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good for you, enjoy the holidays.

[@GiantMeteor2024]

Right on! F that cancer, rock the fight and whoop it good! 🍻

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Thank you for the positive note. I’m doing my best to beat it. Thankfully my chemo is in a pill. So I never needed a port.

[@brianspencer4220]

My Grand Parents used to say there is no rest for the wicked, but I only Vonnie can say if you qualify. Don't worry, you still should take well earned time for rest. Stay safe & Merry Christmas Brian 81

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks Brian

[@samfinn487]

Merry Christmas ... enjoyed the visit as always. The place looks good.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, a little clean-up goes a long way in there.

[@creativeartist2]

Wow Martin! Looks yummy. Who needs the gym workouts. Nice foundation boulders. Cheers!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A lot more fun that the same old at the gym.

[@dandarling5990]

Interesting soil you have at the cabin Martin. Seems like a deep topsoil with random boulders scattered about. Here in Northern Lower Michigan boulders like that are often with gravel and smaller rocks on the uplands with thin topsoil. Yet our bottom lands are deep rich soils. Blessed with a two video weekend! Rest well and work fun and safe!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Actually our top is mostly rotted material and then clay sand.

[@dandarling5990]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Well that makes for easier digging, maybe...Thanks for sharing your work with us, and play!

[@loda9510]

Eating pretty good after a hard day in the woods!🪨

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

My rewards.

[@marshabrown8337]

God bless and Merry Christmas.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Same to you!

[@danjennings6817]

No cherry pies? Love them pies. Thanks from your buddy Dan

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I probably snuck one in sometime during the day.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Getting cold in Western Maine. Zero tonight and we had 7 inches snow

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

About the same at the cabin but here in IL we are hardly freezing and no snow for Christmas.

[@johnmcgreevy742]

Nothing wrong with just sitting lol. Makes you think of how things can get done easier lol. Better to take a step back, reevaluate, and enjoy. All the best, Merry Christmas to you and yours! I appreciate what you do.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We think alike. I may not have a written plan but I have turned it over in my head many times.

[@johnmcgreevy742]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 LOL. Thanks for the reply!!

[@larryjacobs5713]

Martin the thought has occurred to me that if you stopped having so much fun, maybe Jim would come back! Lol also if you leave the snow daug are you concerned about theft? Loved the video, Merry Christmas to you and Vonnie! God bless!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Jim went up to the cabin in Dec. and was met with a lot of wind damage to the trails. He paid his dues. Can't worry about theft and I doubt it anyway. We could track them down and if they were not used to wrestling that dawg they would tip it 10 times and give up.

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Good show! Thanks.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Our pleasure!

[@3rubberboats]

You have gotten really good at the rock removal let the sun do the work system. Thanks again for sharing and have a grand day.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Getting older I need all the assistance I can get.

[@charlene5461]

Good morning Martin, I hope you and Vonnie have a very blessed and Merry Christmas!! And the happiest of New Years!!🎉

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

Thanks, Charlene. I wish you the very same The wife

[@shannonhowell141]

Lotta rocks that are icebergs in structure... it's all hidden below...😂🙏👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I never know until??

[@518outdoors6]

I have to say I was skeptical when you first showed us your rock pulling setup. Now I’m a believer! I have some similar size rocks to move down at the lakeshore so a winch when on the Christmas list. Thanks Martin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is awesome!

[@robinmoore5181]

Wow you are a driven man. I am impressed by your motivation and hard work. 🌸

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I probably sit more that most would think.

[@cheney9614]

take care of yourself grandpa from China

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will.

[@randylavancha8455]

That one rock was pretty big Martin the snow dog is gonna be tired this winter. Be safe thanks for the videos

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You bet

[@dennismain8030]

Hi buddy how's it going? I'd love to come spend a few days at your cabin with you but the problem is I would never want to leave, great videos brother,merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family god bless take care 🙂.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, leaving is always hard to do.

[@daveringer9535]

I really enjoy your videos!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I'm so glad!

[@chrishelms1967]

I actually fell asleep last night and missed the premiere.....🤦‍♂️

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Oh, no new car prize for you.

[@chrishelms1967]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 see I knew something bad was gonna happen

[@tomdale1313]

work/play makes for sound sleep at night and power naps during the day...the upcomin built will be well thought out judging by what i see how you handle all those others projects...txs for sharing

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The cabin plans spin through my head as I sit back and rest up there.

[@jimschnars2866]

Enjoy the videos ! Merry Christmas to you and Vonnie

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, you too!

[@wyominghome4857]

Hah! You cook like I do - flour on the counter, flour on the floor. Happy Christmas to you and Vonnie. Hope you are snug in front of the fire. It is windy and cold here in Wyoming with a little snow on the ground. Still have our fingers crossed for more of the white stuff before Christmas.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Same to you! No snow here in IL but enough at the MN cabin from what I hear.

[@briangrigutsbmgoutdoors7866]

Such a great place. My dream cabin😎😎

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is that nice.

[@briangrigutsbmgoutdoors7866]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I know you mentioned it before but how long of a walk is it from parking area to the cabin?

[@geraldnichols1853]

I was at a fireplace store in Minocqua and walking out the door they had a couple new Snow Dogs for sale. Pretty handy machines. I'm sure its a lot easier dragging boulders on a sled behind the dog in the winter other than wheeling them in. Looks like we have a little break in the weather down here going to head north this week to work on interior of cabin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Very surprised they had snowdogs in stock, they are short everywhere.

[@guysview]

When I grew up in Minnesota my dad’s idea of the perfect vacation was a road trip to Duluth every summer. Rent a rustic cabin on the lake. Listen to the waves wash ashore all night. I am about 6 years older than Martin. Seems so long ago now. My best friend John, (he was Ukrainian), made spending money trapping musket on the lake we lived on.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good times are easy to come by at a cabin.

[@fearthesquirrels9428]

Señor Marteen ess my eero

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

And mine too, herr squirrel.

[@fearthesquirrels9428]

@@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544 ..... Hahaha touché min Frau

[@hartbeat8609]

👍👍

[@kmacradio]

Hi Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@finpainter1]

You got to eat like a lumber jack, after digging boulders all day.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is a nice thing.

[@scottanderson2980]

you should make a lookout tree stand for hocks pond

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The bench works fine there but I do want a lookout on the pond north of the cabin.

[@canajian]

👋😎👍

[@billypoppins9138]

Do you prefer winter or summer at the cabin?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Too buggy in the summer but spring is the best as all the birds are returning.

[@knockitofff]

13:00 casually sits down and...........eats a dinner for 4 LMAO!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I would have shared with any help that joined me.

[@seanmcardle]

Works like a trojan, eats like a king, dresses like staff.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good one!

[@susanmills8455]

Hi Martin, Question: you are filling in the holes left behind after the rock pulls aren't you -- DON'T want any deer or other animals to get hurt tripping or falling into the holes -- right ? Thanks for another woodland video 😁 . Take care. God Bless. 💥💓💓 Susan

[@susanmills8455]

@@clinkerbreaker9332 what on earth are you talking about -- I have been following Martin for a long time and have always enjoyed his videos and always thumbs up and always communicated with him about his beautiful cabin land and wildlife, ETCETERA-- SO, I CAN HONESTLY CONTINUE TO CONVERSE WITH MARTIN AND ASK HIM A WILDLIFE QUESTION ANY TIME I PLEASE -- HE IS A LOVER OF NATURE TOO AND IF I WANT TO KNOW IF HE IS FILLING IN THE DEEP, LARGE HOLES FROM THE STONES TO PROTECT THE WILDLIFE WHICH IS A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION THAN I WILL ASK HIM . Take care. Hope the Lord blesses you THIS day.

[@UK-Blue]

My take on this thread, and I don't care if I now get called a Troll. .. Susan made a fair enough initial commitment. ... Alien accused her of being a Troll and suggests Susan has holes in her life. ... I think 🤔.... bit harsh, and maybe a mirror is required for the Alien. .... Susan explains that she's no Troll and genuinely has a concern. ... Alien is again rather harsh but I actually do agree with some of his points regarding natural holes. But would counter that by saying, the local wildlife will not expect such a hole and do have a small chance of falling foul if it's left. Alien also rants a bit more and for all he knows Susan could be in tje woods every day. .... I therefore conclude it Alien that is actually Trolling Susan.

[@dandarling5990]

@@clinkerbreaker9332 Out of respect to Martin, and his channel, sometimes "less said" is "better said" I do think that is the first time I have seen that language in his comments. I cover holes with a log or three then brush to make a wildlife den or two. Often used by rabbits, or let them fill with water like a drinking hole.

[@dandarling5990]

I have dug holes for wildlife, cover with some logs and brush they make great den sites or safe holes for smaller critters like rabbits. Or let them fill with water for drinking spots. Other times soon after I dig a hole a tree seedling may get planted in it. We got a two video weekend!! I share in thanks to Martin!!

[@freethehamster6737]

@@clinkerbreaker9332 You have never hit one of these man-made holes on a dirt bike or other motorized vehicle, have you? Our area has many surface mine test holes (placer gold mining) from the 30’s that have claimed many victims. The holes outlive the landowners and structures and are not marked. If they cannot be filled, they should at least be rounded off and transitioned into the landscape.

[@kevin-lw5zb]

Hi Martin do you see many rabbits on your walks seems like the numbers are down in my area the last couple years

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

In the cabin area Snowshoe Hares are my rabbit species. They are on the lower end of their 10 year cycle up there.

[@DillRidge]

You forgot to say grace Martin. 😇

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No problem, we talk often.

[@waltdelbo6445]

Really enjoy your videos Martin. Thanks for making them. Curious. How tall are ya?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Still six-one

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

What happened to all the walleye?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

GULP!!

[@locksbog4270]

👍😃✌️🇺🇸

[@jeanadamsick9854]

HI MARTIN! ARE THOSE ALFALFA SPROUTS? Do take care. Fl.

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

Jean, I decided he needed some greens when at the cabin. And they don't take long to grow. Glad to see he is using them!! The wife

[@jeanadamsick9854]

@@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544 GLAD YOU ADDED THE SPROUTS TO MARTINS, MENUE. DO YOU BUY YOUR SPROUTS FROM ANY CERTAIN COP.? I WANT TO GET BACK INTO GROWING THEM, LIKE I DID YRS. AGO. I HAVE CHEESE CLOTH & JARS, BUT HAVEN'T GOTTEN THE SEEDS YET. THANKS. * MAY YOU BOTH HAVE A BLESSED HOLIDAY!!

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

@@jeanadamsick9854 Amazon has quite a collection. I also go to a local Mennonite store. You've reminded me to try my seed catalogue for heirlooms. Warning, some mixes include radish seeds to sprout....whew they are hot and spicy. I hope you enjoy, Jean and have a blessed Christmas to you and yours. Vonnie

[@jeanadamsick9854]

@@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544 THANK YOU FONNIE, FOR TAKING THE TIME TO RESOPND; AS WELL AS MARTIN. * MAY YOUR HOLIDAY BE BLESSED!!!!!!!

[@privatepilot4064]

Don’t you think you should take it easy for awhile? Man, you’re going to wear yourself out!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

If I filmed all the down time it would be a snoozer.

[@josephlipetzky2825]

Do you hunt the land at all

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I used to deer hunt up there but it got in the way of enjoying all that forest has to offer.

[@GaryBoyd02]

Very odd ending Martin. Did something happen in editing? Since the last KZbin update it drops videos and acts up alot more so couldn't tell if it was the end or not.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

hmmm?

[@ronaldengland119]

How old are you Martin?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

70 going on 49