Day Trip with My Wife and Dog | Wolves, Antiques and Water

[@dalevalentine1721]

I was at that wolf centre several years back and we got there at feeding time. They had a moose hide that had been frozen into a block about 3' on a side. It took 2 of the young staff members to pick it up and throw it out the door to the wolves. The alpha male grabbed it in his jaws and started flipping it around like it was a big pillow. And these are Algonquin wolves - smaller than a grey or timber wolf. Truly awesome creatures.

[@kathyhensarling2537]

Dear Dale, I am so glad that you saw first hand how awesome wolves are. At the sanctuary we’re I worked, we had Gray, Alaskan and Wolf Dogs. To show how smart they are, one of our volunteers developed cancer unbeknown to him. Do you know, the wolves stopped going to him because they knew that he was sick. He couldn’t figure it out until he found out about the cancer. I’m to old now but I sure do miss interacting with them. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@vernareed2692]

@@kathyhensarling2537 I've heard for years there are dogs that detect cancer and diabetic, blood sugar dropping. Imagine even most animals can detect human illness maybe. Their sixth senses are sensitive!

[@marksmith9295]

Those wolves are Grey wolves, not Algonquin, Eastern or Red wolves. The original pack were grey wolves as well from a sanctuary in Michigan. Algonquin wolves are indeed much smaller due to breeding with coyotes over the years.

[@dalevalentine1721]

@@marksmith9295 I stand corrected - they are indeed a subspecies of Grey Wolves: Western Timber Wolves, according to the website of the organization that manages them. They lost several of them a few years back when someone cut the fence in a misguided attempt to "return them to the wild".

[@andreamalik2961]

I love that you do date day with your wife, it's important. Your nature filming is stunning.

[@purleybaker]

Completely agree about Shawn's filming. It is absolutely amazing but I think it gets lost a bit because of all the other things he does so well.

[@kathyhensarling2537]

Shawn, I volunteered at a Wolf Sanctuary for seven years, I can tell you that the wolves are so smart and so loving. Once they know you, they will always welcome you with kisses. I love wolves!

[@skyval6359]

Same with blackbears , they will get to trust you and come up and kiss you or rub their nose on your leg , so amazing .

[@j.a.r.family2576]

People don't understand how big those wolves are. They twice as big as an actual big dog. Like great Danes with alot of hair. And to see six of them is amazing. I'm glad that place is saving them

[@nancyfaught3833]

We have a wolf rescue in Oregon, too.

[@coreygendron3766]

They have a sanctuary for wolves in Northern Michigan and I was surprised how big they are up close and how wild there eyes looked

[@johnhoward650]

@@coreygendron3766 And the ones in Michigan are the smaller breed of wolves. Grey wolves are the smallest of all of the wolves family.

[@DeezNuggz]

@@coreygendron3766 just imagine, ancient humans domesticated them

[@AnitaK196]

I’ll never forget the first time I saw a wolf. The size was massive. I was just glad there was a barrier between the wolf and me. Their a very impressive breed of animal.

[@basshunter4144]

Its amazing how much beauty a blanket of snow will add to a forest . Your shots of the forest and water are of magazine quality top notch. As a young lad I grew up in the hills of Kentucky . I remember mom starting a fire in the cook stove every morning. We had a ice box until we got a frig with the motor on top .We got to run through the hills explore all the small streams that was a good time. Thank you sir for allowing me to tag along on this wonderful journey . Be safe stay well until next time.

[@geraldm.8899]

Cally loves every day on the beach with her favorite human that throws her toy again and again ... 🥰

[@malumoteki3021]

"Our DATE DAY"... So cute 😍😍😍👏👏👏

[@madamecampsalot6384]

What a great way to spend a day! Callie loves you so much.

[@douggibson9084]

Wolves are the ultimate canine, beautiful animal. Thanks.

[@ps2v831]

Your thrift haul, was awesome, very purposeful purchasing for Your kitchen. What can I say You and Your Wife are prudent bargain Design shoppers. Just WOW. Big hugs to Cali. Love You all.

[@laruedouglas7972]

Thank You for taking us along on your outing. It is nice seeing everything.

[@stoicepictetus833]

I loved seeing wolves in the wild - they're so magnificent and beautiful. Brilliant shots you caught of them at play.

[@joansolomon8667]

Wolves remind me of an oversized German Shepherd dog. Thanks for this video

[@TLAR24]

Nice to see you give yourself times to get away still. ❤️🇨🇦

[@chrisblack8390]

Excellent video! Loved the electrical part. I was impressed when our campout cabin got electricity. My girlfriends brought all kinds of electric crap. The breaker kept goin out. I was in charge of flipping it. Just so we could eat breakfast! We had to make campout rules! No TV'S, no microwave, an a few others. It was really nice to be able to see the yard without a flashlight. Worked in a resale/ antique store for 17 years before I retired. Love those places! Beautiful scenery at the beach and good music too. Thanks

[@johnbolton9483]

Bacon press also works great to make crispy hash browns! I use mine almost daily.

[@TheMaares50]

Amazing nature and filmning,,, and your cabin looks great,, 😀

[@carolmathis6084]

Greetings Sir! This was a fun video! Due to circumstances I don't get out like I used to; a drive and thrift stores makes a fun date day. I was tickled to see your 'haul.' The wolves, squirrels, turkeys, waterfall and snowy walk were great. I always enjoy seeing the critters. I like the swanky music. Best regards, c

[@charlespowell4583]

Good morning. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed the wolf footage.

[@Rags2Itches]

It's a round meat press. Good for bacon strips or for holding steaks flat if you don't slice the edge fat layer to prevent the sides from curling up. Helps the entire meat surface cook evenly.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

👍🐺🧙‍♂️🦊👍 !! Thanks for sharing 👍!! Great nature shots!! N good to see family running in the forest!!!! 🌲 🎅👍🦊🧙‍♂️🐺👍🎅🌲

[@ringrosesr1]

Excellent Shawn, thank you. Just loved watching the wolves.

[@maryhall4074]

Shawn, I so enjoy watching your channels. I used to live in the Adirondack Mtns. Home was 40 miles from the Canadian border. Our property was shown as being in the wilderness area on maps. Our environment was so much like the area where you live. Get kind of home sick sometimes as your videos show areas that look just like the ones where we traveled and canoed. Loved seeing the wolf compound. I had an Alaskan Malamute/Siberian Husky mix dog. Her coloring and face especially were more wolf like. Her legs were long like the wolves and she weighed nearly a 100 pounds. Was nice to watch the wolves and Cali girl in the water. We also had large beaver dams in the area too. Sometimes the dams would flood large areas of the land. Love how your cabin has come together and when you film the wilderness with the drone. It is priceless ❤

[@jerricocke987]

I really love the footage of the wolves that was so cool.

[@jamespopp8882]

Gotta love the process in thrift stores or antiquing..lol. I fell in love with a high brow lady..and wouldn't ya know..converted her to a thrift store Diva..lol. Keep living the good life brother. I'm a country boy who moved to the city. I still own 40 acres in the wilds. Built my own cabin from salvaged materials mostly. A grip of which are 9x9 hand hewn timbers from a late 1800s barn. My happy place. In between my visits...I live vicariously through you. I'd share pics if I could. Cheers brother.

[@timmylittle2406]

“Bumped” into 5 mexican grey wolves while hunting elk in colorado. I was very happy they were more interested in the elk they were after then me.

[@capturehishonor9292]

Shawn, one thing I don't see you have that you definitely could benefit from is a wood stove heat reclaimer. You install this on your stove pipe a few feet above the top of your stove. Much of your heat goes out of your home through your stove pipe. This will not only reclaim much of your heat, BUT when your stove has only coals in the early morning, and no one wants to walk across the cold flour to restart your fire, this will heat up your entire house hot as you like it. You only have to fill your stove twice a day with a damper. I used to heat a two story 2,000 sq ft house with just one wood stove and often it was 20 below outside, yet 80 degrees inside.

[@richardhardy870]

Beautiful scenery and the wolves are too ,thank you for filming and sharing this .

[@heavymetalpermaculture]

Sweet griddle, can also use a piece of soapstone as a trivet. Love wolves, can't ecosystem without them.

[@paysontom1]

Did a remodel job for a woman several years back. She had a pure blooded Timberwolf and a wolf/husky mix. Those dogs got to know the sound of my truck and were at the gat waiting for me every day. The Timberwolf would jump and place it's front paws on my shoulders and it' head would be above mine and I am 6'1. I happened to be installing a larrger window in the basement foundation and was doing the excavation by hand . While digging I would get a paw tapping me on the head, over and over, until I ackowledged that wolf and got out of the hole to wrestle with him or play tug of war or run with them aroung the large back yard. Amazing animals.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Your vids are great great inspiration for people to get back in touch with Nature and live in harmony with Her. Huge thanks!🦌💌👍✌️🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@bryan17293]

Not much day light currently, waiting to see how the solar is working. Generator back up was well planned. Your loving this weather. Cali is in heaven, she likes winter it seems. Come spring you will be so busy with gardens the girls will be busy also. This dream is just beginning. Shouldn't be long till moving day. And good bye city life. :)

[@vonderloo3184]

Wow, see those orange eyes on the black wolves? I saw one once at dusk while driving, here in Wisconsin Northwoods. Its eyes shown like fire balls in the head lights on the shoulder of the road. My daughter thought a cinnamon colored wolf was a German Shepard and she was calling it to come to her at our driveway, waiting for school bus. I came out on the deck and sId, "Noooo! Thats a wolf, get back inside!" ~Chiquamagon & Nicolet National Forests.

[@ricksundberg5659]

My wife gives me a ribbing sometimes because during the week I am a contractor working construction and on the weekends to relax and give my body a break I go hunting, fishing or scouting new spots and she comes along. One day while trudging through a rice field in pretty deep mud and water to set up for duck hunting she stops and tells me "I might have to stop relaxing with you on the weekends for awhile" and then starts laughing.

[@carolynjoiner1602]

Beautiful day. Stay safe. Hugs to Cali.

[@georgerogers542]

The wolves are beautiful I live in Washington and we have a wolf refugee and it is so cool to go when they have the howl in.

[@marilynlautner2454]

I loved today’s adventure. Your antiquing was fun. There are wonderful old things needing a new life!

[@judestewart3955]

Some wonderful shots of the wolves and other wildlife.

[@Northstardanes]

Gorgeous wolves!

[@liesavillandre3481]

the scenery is beautiful, but the wolves, that's cool. Have fun on you wife date...

[@Bodiy]

I love all the nature shots nothing more beautiful

[@lindapetersen1800]

SHAWN & OUR CALI Shawn when it gets really frozen cold outside you can unplug the freezer then !!! Save on power for your power banks !!! That is what 1 channel does up north in Alaska !!! Their moving into another building place with a BATHROOM inside of the home that is a BIG PLUS for them !!! So when it gets really cold out side just check the temp. of the inside by freezer then to see what the temp is in there !!!

[@maureenritoridis814]

Awesome cabin . Fine workmanship.❤

[@munchkin5674]

My most favorite cast iron griddle was made by Griswold. It is rectangular and thin with a raised edge all around. Its a more rare piece. I have only see 1-2 other ones. I use to use it all the time and will always remain my favorite cast iron griddle. I have since started using a pressed steel, rectangular griddle. This type of griddle is very popular in the southwest U.S. and new ones are found in flea markets here in Texas, where I bought mine.

[@darlenekozlovskis6907]

I have a cast iron skillet, new used 1x. Can't figure out how to clean it, without it rusting...

[@nancyfaught3833]

Salt , no water, dry it in a warm oven.

[@munchkin5674]

@@darlenekozlovskis6907 After washing my cast iron, with whatever method I use at the time, I rinse in very hot water. Then I set it on a stove burner on low heat and let it completely dry, oil it and let it cool. Afterwards, I wipe as much excess oil off before putting it away. Works for me.

[@CrimeVid]

@@darlenekozlovskis6907 I should think that there more articles on youtube about how to do this than anything else. There’s a guy called Cowboy Kent Rollins that has a lot of good information for you.

[@catherinecooper2360]

Another great video, Shawn. Love seeing the wildlife. Thanks!

[@judy8117]

Shawn, beavers sure give a dam a boutique nature, you always bring the best perfection, cali🐾🐾🐕🐕🏡

[@haroldfoust]

Another great video from the wilderness December 6th Tuesday morning Local time 10 o'clock AM🐕👏

[@ositagordita8550]

I've actually cooked on a regular wood-burning stove at a friend's place in New Mexico. A friend asked how u control the temperature? Told her you just move the pan off the burner. 🙀 The look on her face was priceless! Growing up, we had a large Ben Franklin stove as a fireplace in the livingroom & that's where I first learned to do it. We cooked on that when weather was bad & our propane tank was low for the kitchen stove. A definite positive experience. ✌️

[@ositagordita8550]

@@MURDASHOW1ONNICEGRAMM YOU ARE AN IMPOSTER AND NOT AFFILIATED WITH SHAWN JAMES. HOW DUMB ARE YOU?

[@김왕준-g4y]

What a beautiful companionship with Calie!

[@triciasklodowske5653]

It's a press. Great for bacon. Keeps it from curling. You have to have time off or you'll burn out fast. You need a J.A.Roby stove. I would love to get one but their from Quebec. So shipping would be crazy. The wolves are amazing. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@curtisep5885]

Thanks for sharing the wolves! Very misunderstood animal. Looking forward to a full solar tour once complete.😀 Stay warm my friend

[@joebacarella2829]

Day trip with your wife is good stuff, the wolves were amazing, they look well fed, I could listen to that rushing water all day long, it`s relaxing. Getting that ceiling all boarded up will sure be a good feeling, another task put to bed, yes getting that solar panel in place will sure be nice, it seems pretty dark in the cabin, in this new world we live in today, everyone is waiting on things to be shipped, all the best to ya.

[@dantone1952]

The cabin should have a prime wolf skin wall hanger !

[@robertriggers5216]

The wolves are so Majestic

[@johnmeloche6569]

Thanks for the update and the nature/wolves pictures. Enjoy following your progress on the cabin

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks Shawn and family for the update and for sharing! 😎😎😎✅✅✅🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@heidipustelniak652]

Yes seeing those wolves was amazing! Last year picking up the mail at the post office, I saw a huge “wolfie” looking dog in a vehicle… waited until the driver came out to see if it was indeed a wolf. And sure enough, he had raised it from a pup. He has a wolf refuge/rehab here in Arizona. I have a Great Pyrenees, and this wolf was half again the size of my huge male Great Pyrenees! Very impressive beast! The cabin is going to be so snug once you get the ceiling done!

[@mjbouchard6611]

I’m MJ Bouchard I want to thank you for adding Closed Caption to your shows as I appreciates very much… Have best time with your wife and Callie… Since you added Closed Caption now I understand about the lighting for the cabin… Wish best for insulting lights for the cabin…

[@osmia]

Another thank you for the CC

[@glendajune9140]

Thanks for sharing the update on the cabin build. The nature cinematography was awesome, thanks. Stay safe, healthy, warm,productive,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾💜🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@ScottsLifeOffGrid]

That waterfall is amazing

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome to see the wolves! Those big griddles are great. I'm pushing 70 but am gonna hang on to my cast iron till I can't lift it any more! Down time is imperative! 👍😎🇨🇦🐾🌊❄

[@giselecoulet3965]

ces loups sont magnifiques

[@candidahl9380]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@stevehaken]

Getting your solar power distribution hooked up is going to make a huge quality of life difference. There is nothing like flipping a switch for light!

[@barrydeacon3551]

Super videos of wolves! Pack of 4? It’s amazing how they interact with each other! Quite impressive 👍

[@kenttegneskog]

At least 5

[@dalevalentine1721]

As of Sept 2022 there are 7 in this pack.

[@denaredford6701]

Looks very darn cold Incredible another winter another cabin .

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

Being my totem is the Timber Wolf, it is good to see them acting semi-naturally but 7 acres is not much for a pack to be in, as they can range for 10 times that in the wild, as you well know Shawn.

[@santiagobenites]

Wolves are such beautiful creatures. I've been fortunate to see wolves in the wild on two separate occasions, in Northwestern Ontario.

[@deannaclayton6934]

We have two wolves at our Detroit Zoo. Love to watch them.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Shawn . 🐺

[@deborahjohnston5425]

Really nice additions to add to your cooking tools. That is smart. You are getting thing so you can all function comfortably in you off grid cabin. I love it all. Very nice. Thank you for your shows

[@TaigaTurf]

Peninsula Ontario has a sizeable red wolf population as well as the Adirondacks in neighbouring NY state..the larger timberwolves are Timmins area North

[@Old-Mad-Tom]

Your round, cast iron piece is called a bacon press. 😉👍🏻🇨🇦

[@Reina623]

The wolves are so beautiful and healthy. Thanks for sharing.

[@ginamonty2727]

Thank you so much Shawn for sharing your footage of the wolves. They are my favourite animal and I haven’t seen one in the wild yet.❤

[@karmellaborashan902]

I love what you have done and how the plan is unfolding. Please show the floor plan of the cabin. Bless you

[@anne-marieolka6540]

I love the music you pick to showcase your photography.

[@CATherine001]

Miss specialty stores for used or new sports, hunting, cabin camping tools, antiques, Boy Scout and Girl Scout and so much more.

[@lachlanchadwen6940]

Que la folie des humains épargne cet endroit merveilleux.

[@donnaclarke7672]

You can never have too many sockets…. Even if you don’t use them all at the same time, it’s very handy to have them anywhere you might need them.

[@metricdeep8856]

My 9 year old daughter loves wolves. This is some great you tubing for her. Best wishes and thanks for what you do.

[@167curly]

I like that guy's big shadow when you're standing by the stove. YOu sure live in a lovely part of Canada, Shawn.

[@suezaple4950]

Shall be nice when you get the solar power going in the cabin for your lighting shall make such a nice difference, Nice that you and your wife went out on a date day good to get away from the work at the cabin much needed . I love antique's myself , and absolutely love the wolves and support their survival, They are very much needed i feel for the Ecosystem. have gone to see them in person, they are very much understood . The ones i saw were very shy yet friendly. I was able to pet them they loved that. Bet Cali enjoyed that adventure with her parents and such a gorgeous hike . Thanks for bring us with you.

[@Martlin]

That black wolf looks a lot like an animal that was walking parallel to us on a high trail in the mountains of WNC.

[@garylcampbell9964]

I see Cali likes outings too.

[@patboury6730]

Enjoyed the wolf research center. Beautiful.

[@michellecollier7006]

Amazing animals are wolves, Love waterfalls Thanks for the video Shawn. Good to see you getting out and about,

[@lewlewis8970]

Your item is called a meat press. Very useful. I still have all my cast iron for 30 years. You can't go wrong in buying quality things that never or hardly ever wear out.

[@dennisbeaver5958]

Nice to see you get some down time. Had to chuckle at your satisfaction with your purchases! Well done!

[@ChrisDraussen]

It feels it is getting warmer....around the land... No real snow as I know it back in my years.

[@GeorgeWMays]

Just a note. If you are using those utility work lights you would be wise to look for LED replacement bulbs for the halogen bulb. Big energy savings. Thanks for the video. Appreciated.

[@Esther-1914]

I love antique shops!😊👍

[@АндрейСеменов-ъ5с9ж]

Удивительная природа и животные.

[@jeanettec6212]

Well Its nice seeing you do play sometimes! You work so hard. That was amazing footage of the wolves and you and cali. It was beautiful. Thank you.

[@catherinemushaw1956]

Hi Shawn 👋 it is very pretty there ... Thank you for sharing your videos with us. Love and Light to All 💜 ✨️

[@heilamessy]

those wolves specially the gray one are beautiful.

[@bluegrass5752]

The best scene, 10.55 mins, when Cali is wagging her tail while you are looking out at the snowscape. Brhhh, too cold for me, greetings from warm and sunny Jamaica. Been watching your channel from the first cabin build. You're AWESOME.

[@jbthor9032]

Boy oh boy! I wouldn't want to come face to face in the wild with a wolf. Though they are pretty to look at in pictures. Can't wait to see your next cabin project. 👍

[@rebeccalay119]

Love the background music you had for the lake scenes, very southern or acoustic blues.

[@indigocomca]

Nice to see you out and about doing something other than work.!!

[@rebeccamercer4160]

Thanks for sharing! It doesn’t cost to enjoy nature! The wolves look so innocent! They are beautiful animals but not to meet face to face! We have two shiba’s (male and female) You Shawn and your better half have a great week! Thank you for sharing nature! So grateful for what you share! God bless!