First Snow of the Season | Building a Log Cabin, Timber Frame Workshop

The first real snow of the season is quickly replaced by unseasonably warm weather, allowing me to make progress on my woodshop in the forest.
A meal of grouse, vegetables from the garden and chaga tea keeps me outside for lunch while working on the timber frame section of the workshop.
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[@claverhouse1]

Thanks for the inspiration Shawn - my house here in the Scottish Cairngorms has an old timber built barn that was becoming pretty ramshackle. In the last few months, with covid time on my hands I have completely renovated it, building new doors from scratch, replacing all the windows, rebuilding parts of the walls and replacing old and damaged timbers in the roof, resealing and repainting the roof, installing rainwater storage and guttering, new lighting inside and out etc , all on my own. Getting started is half the battle! Slainté

[@coolgrandma4952]

Good for you, enjoy.

[@friedegardublumenberg1968]

claverhouse1 please Show pictures of what you have accomplished, Iam curious

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

Well done. 🇨🇦

[@kalinystazvoruna8702]

@@friedegardublumenberg1968 claverhouse! I agree with Friedegardu Blumenberg. You need to post pics as I'd love to see that!

[@adamfrbs9259]

Man that's where my people are from....literally...Aberdeenshire, Forbes Castle...traces back 800 years. I'd sure like to stand there someday where my ancestors did.

[@Ornansthreshingfloor]

When I view your videos, I am reminded of that which really matters in life, and that which is truly real; this beautiful Earth, working hard to build a homestead, times for solitude, family, and friends, exploration, learning the skills for survival, and contemplation. Viewing these brief vignettes of your life helps me to turn off the noise in my own life.

[@VotteyDaily]

hi

[@elizabethbonello5908]

Same

[@danod201143]

Shawn: I'm 81 years old and have discovered your videos. I'm unable to do anything outside during the winter 😊months. I'm watching you working on a project now. You certainly are an inspiration to many out here and it's a pleasure to see someone devoted to his work and the enviornmet. Thank you, my friend. I live in Central Illinois.

[@robertcolvin3182]

You just gotta love a story told only in pictures, where the main characters, a dog and a man, communicate without spoken words and work and play together to create a visual experience so wonderfully different than almost anything you'll ever see on You Tube. Doesn't hurt either, that the expanding spread in the woods grows with each week's view. Thanks for sharing peace and tranquility in an otherwise disrupted world.

[@davidnoelfranks1124]

Great comment....Your expressing my thoughts Robert.

[@dominacio]

Couldn't say it better then You Robert.

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

So true. So beautifully said.❤️

[@georgettewood8894]

So very well said.

[@richf8972]

Very well said.

[@suztube9458]

At 26:33 when they both turned to look and then turned back in unison was precious. A man and his dog. ♡ 🐾

[@MySelfReliance]

Lol, we both heard an unusual raven call

[@Heidishereandthere]

@@MySelfReliance Are you sure it wasn't BIGFOOT?😏 I would love to hear of any sightings you've had!💖 Blessings, Washington State USA🌲🌲🌲🙏

[@sondraboschert7144]

I noticed that and smiled ☺

[@0BRAINS0]

@@MySelfReliance that was birdasaurus rex. 🐔

[@joed7534]

Cali is literally living the dream.

[@pamelathornton70]

I love how you do your "thing", wife does her "thing" and you come together in the middle. Thanks for all your videos! A 68 year old grandma from Ohio, USA....

[@nazinazi3135]

Where is your lovely wife ?

[@Seminolerick]

Yea...I Only can reflect back... wishing my ex had 1/2 of your wife's respect & willingness to share your wants& needs... as well as hers... 1 way streets in marriages fail... EVERY time... pay attention ladies !

[@gus1537]

Hi sister Pam love ya Terry Lee from Snowflake Az say Hi to bro Denny

[@pamelathornton70]

Hi Terry Lee....xo

[@freckles3705]

@@Seminolerick pay attention men too.

[@ahmedalsalihi201]

انا معجب جداً بما تعمله وانت معتمد على ذاتك ، انا من العراق 🇮🇶 I really like what you do while you are self-reliant, I am from Iraq🇮🇶

[@brigandboy1425]

Every single time I watch one of your videos, I feel a bit more at peace for a while. Thank you for continuing to document your days out there in the wilderness.

[@janwencel609]

Nothing like watching Cali roll in some sort of animal scat. Ugh.

[@dclpgh]

Thats one happy pup. If that tail wags any faster shes gonna leave the ground!

[@duanewilson3941]

Life doesn't get any better than this for a dog.

[@basshunter4144]

i love this video not a word was spoken but oh what a story God bless you Shawn for the peace and serenity you bring out in your videos be safe up there

[@phillipblume3177]

Yes my thoughts exactly, that’s why I watch, just nature and carpentry not drowned out by music or constant talking, so soothing.

[@bybiyonik]

Nineteenth Window According to the meaning of the verse: The seven heavens and the earth and all within them extol His limitless glory, and there is nothing but it extols His limitless glory and praise,1 the All-Glorious Maker has attached innumerable meanings and instances of wisdom to the heavenly bodies so that it is as if, in order to express His glory and beauty, He has adorned the heavens with the words of the suns, moons and stars. To the beings in the atmosphere also He has attached instances of wisdom and meanings and aims, as if to make it speak through the words of the thunder, lightning, and drops of rain, and give instruction in the perfection of His wisdom and beauty of His mercy. He causes the head of the earth to speak too with its meaningful words known as animals and plants and displays the perfections of His art to the universe. Then He makes the plants and trees speak, all words of that head, through the words of their leaves, flowers, and fruits and again proclaims the perfection of His art and beauty of His mercy. Their flowers and fruits, too, He makes speak, through the words of their seeds, and gives instruction to the aware and conscious in the subtleties of His art and the perfection of His dominicality. And so, out of these innumerable words of glorification, we shall lend our ears and listen to a single shoot and a single flower and their manner of expression, and learn the way in which they testify. Yes, all plants and all trees describe their Maker with numerous tongues in such a way that they leave those who study them in amazement,causing them to exclaim: “Glory be to God! How wonderfully they bear witness to Him!” Yes, the glorification of plants at the time their flowers open, and the moment they produce new shoots, and when they offer their smiling words is as beautiful and clear as themselves. For through the beautiful mouth of each flower and the tongues of its orderly shoots and the words of its well-measured seeds, the order demonstrates wisdom and is observedly within a balance which demonstrates knowledge. And the balance is within an embroidery of art which demonstrates skill and craft. And the embroidery of art is within an adornment which demonstrates favour and munificence. And the adornment is within subtle scents which demonstrate mercy and bestowal. And these meaningful qualities one within the other form such a tongue of testimony that it both describes the All-Beauteous Maker through His Names, and portrays Him through His attributes, and expounds the manifestation of His Names, and expresses His making Himself loved and known. If you hear such testimony from a single flower, will your doubts and suspicions and heedlessness persist when you listen to all the flowers in the dominical gardens on the face of the earth and hear with what elevated strength they proclaim the necessary existence and unity of the All-Glorious Maker? If they do persist, can it be said of you that you are a conscious human being? Come, now look carefully at a tree! See its delicate mouth within the orderly emergence of the leaves in spring, and the blossoms opening in a measured manner, and the fruits swelling with wisdom and mercy and dancing at the blowing of the breeze in the hands of the branches like innocent children. See the just balance within the wise order expressed through the tongue of the leaves becoming green at a generous hand, through that of the flowers smiling with the joy of a favour received, and through the words of the fruits laughing through a manifestation of mercy. See the careful arts and embroideries within the balance demonstrating justice; and the mercy within the skilful embroideries and adornment; and the various sweet tastes and delightful scents, which indicate mercy and bestowal; and the seeds, each of which is a miracle of power within the agreeable tastes: all these point in most clear fashion to the necessary existence and unity of an All-Wise, Generous, Compassionate, Beneficent, Bountiful Maker, a Bestower of Beauty and Favours, to the beauty of His mercy and perfection of His dominicality. Thus, if you can listen at the same time to the tongues of disposition of all the trees on the earth, you will see and understand what exquisite jewels are to be found in the treasury of the verse: All that is in the heavens and on the earth extols God’s limitless glory.O you unhappy heedless one who supposes himself to be free through his ingratitude! If the All-Generous One of Beauty, Who makes Himself known to you and loved by you through these innumerable tongues had not wanted you to know Him, He would have silenced them. Since they have not been silenced, they should be heeded. You cannot be saved by closing your ears in heedlessness. For the universe does not fall silent at you stopping up your ears, the beings within it will not be silent, the witnesses to Divine unity will not hold their tongues. And for sure, they will condemn you...

[@LokiandBjorn]

Life’s way...

[@laurenrizzuto878]

I agree 100%. I prefer silent building videos. He's a rockstar. Strong conviction, get it done, no complaint attitude and without power tools. It's remarkable.

[@fynnbrailey3925]

I hate to say that I stopped watching your videos around 6 months ago because I had absolutely no time. I am so glad I’m back!

[@cathy5070]

Your videos are so beautiful and transport me to a relaxing state. I really really appreciate that there is no talking.....just the sound of work and nature. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@benniestte4805]

Hello Cathy,how are you doing today over there?

[@IndyEchos]

I am so grateful for this channel...it's my escape from US Politics!!!

[@gregoryphipps2388]

Ditto

[@IndyEchos]

@David Joseph Hmmm...No one asked you for your opinion either and yet there it is! I study US Politics/Research World issues, this channel is my escape from my daily life. I was extending Shawn some gratitude for his channel and self-reliance which I feel the world needs more of and that is all!

[@gumpthompson5139]

David do u live in the USA ? That crap is everywhere from billboards to street corners to tv and literature. It is like being forced

[@clairecadoux471]

Cynthia boullet, what a lovely tribute. From here 1000s of miles away, we watched and recent events have been like having the same wallpaper in every room. Unavoidable. Out in the sticks, there is no wallpaper. Hurrah.

[@nadiaaicardi2381]

Traduzione in italiano. ? Grazie

[@alexmiller7505]

Cali is literally living the dream.

[@FD-is1ug]

Was thinking the same...the best life!

[@jasonantigua6825]

I wonder if she ever thinks to herself... is he going to have a day off today!!!

[@truenorth365]

I bet she is.

[@dridleyroberts]

When I see her sitting by the water and just looking around I I always wonder what’s she thinking about. For some reason I think she feels gratitude.

[@1972CB350]

Golden Retriever's perfect life. Just need ol' Shawn to throw some more stuff...

[@cubanenglish]

Even if you don't talk to me, i would like to be there. Surrounded by nature, enjoying your cook, breathing fresh air, taking photos.... I am glad i found your channel!

[@masterdaveedwards]

My wife and I have been watching you for along time now...it has amazed us how much you have done over the years. I appreciate all your videos first time on my phone so I'm officially subscribed. God's blessing stay strong...you are definitely in the right place at this time in history. Shalom

[@stevensmith688]

I don’t know what’s more interesting: Watching you build a structure from scratch, or watch your dog entertain itself. Both seem to do the trick. Cheers.

[@ericlozen9631]

Everyone of your videos is always something I look forward to. They Never Disappoint.

[@karenettmcfrazieraskew9805]

Shawn you and your dog are example of sacred geometry - humans, nature and animals are connected by energy that comes from God. You and dog be blessed.

[@garyhunter6030]

There is an old saying that a dog is mans best friend. I think it is the other way around. Man is the dogs best friend. You need to construct a wooden wheelbarrow to haul your firewood into the house .Another great video, thank you for sharing.

[@DPWingo]

Thank you for sharing. It's so good to see you building again. I like all your videos but I love your building videos. Oh, and Cali rocks. I have heard that moving cameras and filming your work makes the job twice as long not to mention editing, so, once again, thank you for sharing. May you and your family enjoy peace, love, health, and happiness.

[@TAKEADEEPBREATH]

I love your videos, i find them so relaxing, thank you

[@highenergyog]

Im learning to breathe again after smoking for nearly 50 years , its sometimes a struggle but its wonderful not smoking since April this year.

[@dinasyoyos6384]

Agreed

[@dinasyoyos6384]

@@highenergyog Congratulations. Keep it up

[@TAKEADEEPBREATH]

Thats wonderful, keep going it will be worth it, slow gentle nasal breathing will really help

[@highenergyog]

@@dinasyoyos6384 Thank you Dina .

[@nickruopoli8720]

In one segment of the video to watch caly's tail wag as she walk's away in complette happiness , confidence and contentment, is almost an emotional experience . I guess it's rubbing off on her. she is exceptional as i am sure you and your wife are. God bless!

[@jd2055]

With the pandemic and political unrest this has become a place to find a few minutes of sanity.!!! Thank you Shawn

[@sydneyevans2637]

Good evening, Mr. James Glad to see you are using an "uppit". I think your viewers, myself included, were a little worried about your safety. Dinner looks great. You never fail to make me hungry. Workshop is progressing wonderfully. Hope you can beat the weather. Best regards!

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

No one looks more ‘at home’ and at ease in any outdoor situation than you, Shawn. 🐾🍁🍂🌲 Big hugs to Cali.😘🧡💚

[@Larry-325]

What an awesome life for a dog. She is lovin’ it!😃👍

[@bybiyonik]

Nineteenth Window According to the meaning of the verse: The seven heavens and the earth and all within them extol His limitless glory, and there is nothing but it extols His limitless glory and praise,1 the All-Glorious Maker has attached innumerable meanings and instances of wisdom to the heavenly bodies so that it is as if, in order to express His glory and beauty, He has adorned the heavens with the words of the suns, moons and stars. To the beings in the atmosphere also He has attached instances of wisdom and meanings and aims, as if to make it speak through the words of the thunder, lightning, and drops of rain, and give instruction in the perfection of His wisdom and beauty of His mercy. He causes the head of the earth to speak too with its meaningful words known as animals and plants and displays the perfections of His art to the universe. Then He makes the plants and trees speak, all words of that head, through the words of their leaves, flowers, and fruits and again proclaims the perfection of His art and beauty of His mercy. Their flowers and fruits, too, He makes speak, through the words of their seeds, and gives instruction to the aware and conscious in the subtleties of His art and the perfection of His dominicality. And so, out of these innumerable words of glorification, we shall lend our ears and listen to a single shoot and a single flower and their manner of expression, and learn the way in which they testify. Yes, all plants and all trees describe their Maker with numerous tongues in such a way that they leave those who study them in amazement,causing them to exclaim: “Glory be to God! How wonderfully they bear witness to Him!” Yes, the glorification of plants at the time their flowers open, and the moment they produce new shoots, and when they offer their smiling words is as beautiful and clear as themselves. For through the beautiful mouth of each flower and the tongues of its orderly shoots and the words of its well-measured seeds, the order demonstrates wisdom and is observedly within a balance which demonstrates knowledge. And the balance is within an embroidery of art which demonstrates skill and craft. And the embroidery of art is within an adornment which demonstrates favour and munificence. And the adornment is within subtle scents which demonstrate mercy and bestowal. And these meaningful qualities one within the other form such a tongue of testimony that it both describes the All-Beauteous Maker through His Names, and portrays Him through His attributes, and expounds the manifestation of His Names, and expresses His making Himself loved and known. If you hear such testimony from a single flower, will your doubts and suspicions and heedlessness persist when you listen to all the flowers in the dominical gardens on the face of the earth and hear with what elevated strength they proclaim the necessary existence and unity of the All-Glorious Maker? If they do persist, can it be said of you that you are a conscious human being? Come, now look carefully at a tree! See its delicate mouth within the orderly emergence of the leaves in spring, and the blossoms opening in a measured manner, and the fruits swelling with wisdom and mercy and dancing at the blowing of the breeze in the hands of the branches like innocent children. See the just balance within the wise order expressed through the tongue of the leaves becoming green at a generous hand, through that of the flowers smiling with the joy of a favour received, and through the words of the fruits laughing through a manifestation of mercy. See the careful arts and embroideries within the balance demonstrating justice; and the mercy within the skilful embroideries and adornment; and the various sweet tastes and delightful scents, which indicate mercy and bestowal; and the seeds, each of which is a miracle of power within the agreeable tastes: all these point in most clear fashion to the necessary existence and unity of an All-Wise, Generous, Compassionate, Beneficent, Bountiful Maker, a Bestower of Beauty and Favours, to the beauty of His mercy and perfection of His dominicality. Thus, if you can listen at the same time to the tongues of disposition of all the trees on the earth, you will see and understand what exquisite jewels are to be found in the treasury of the verse: All that is in the heavens and on the earth extols God’s limitless glory.O you unhappy heedless one who supposes himself to be free through his ingratitude! If the All-Generous One of Beauty, Who makes Himself known to you and loved by you through these innumerable tongues had not wanted you to know Him, He would have silenced them. Since they have not been silenced, they should be heeded. You cannot be saved by closing your ears in heedlessness. For the universe does not fall silent at you stopping up your ears, the beings within it will not be silent, the witnesses to Divine unity will not hold their tongues. And for sure, they will condemn you...

[@stevejeffrey11]

Cali's tail is like a perpetual motion machine, always wagging !

[@dominacio]

@@stevejeffrey11 Gotta find a way to harness that energy.

[@michih3584]

Total starker Typ. Er baut und baut, und fast alles mit der Hand ,,, GROSSARTIG,,, 🪓🔨🪚👍🌞 Achja und nebenbei spielt er noch mit seinem 🐕.

[@hartmutvonfranz5620]

Hallo ;Respekt vor soviel Fertigkeiten um solches Projekt zu gestalten und das ALLEIN,aber Treuen Hunde Gefärten .Ich wünsche Dir viel Glück und Gottes Segen vor allem deine Gesundheit das Dir alles gelingt was Du noch vor hast.Deine Video Dokus dazu sind Perfekt.

[@DCL26]

Such beautiful amber light in that cozy log cabin! Cali is so adorable and happy in that world of nature and beauty. I can't get enough of seeing her.

[@oceanlbi]

Shawn, I admire how you work hard and are very industrious. You inspire me to "be productive" as you said in one of your videos. Also it is amazing how much you know about building, It is both peaceful and educational to watch you work. Sometimes when I'm dealing with something around the house I say to myself what would Shawn do. Thanks for sharing all you do with us.

[@sandybanjo]

This is really living...........Thank you for sharing! The hand planer my grandmother used on Cypress knees to make lamps.......wish I were younger! But, I grew up learning too use tools and later.....well, boring....Thank you for sharing with us! You are making a difference on my end of the video!!!! What's really impressive....you've allowed for the expansion of the wood in humid, and temperate situations....shrinkage? I could use a taste of that! Then the garden........I was raised on a cotton farm in the "50s.....we had gardens, would get together and can peas, corn, beans.....that is living........raised chickens and gathered eggs..... real family gatherings to put food in the pantry......well, at least I know what works. I wish my family now could have experienced what REALLY made an impression on me back then. Maybe they did, but then, life got complicated.

[@rhvb3724]

Quelle sérénité! ce silence est thérapeutique ! Merci de partager avec nous ces moments ! Salutations de Paris FRANCE

[@jeancongzon7120]

Your vlogs have been my source of peace. A Filipino.

[@Justafeller]

I just realized this is the longest I've ever followed any youtube channel. I think it's been 3 years.

[@IRIR-oy3jo]

Me too!! Sound of forest, silence, and admiring mr. James work. And Cali!!!!!

[@Doomfreak90]

Sorry I’m late. Same here though. Very first video I saw of his, was when he had just started building this cabin. Been hooked ever since, and have watched every episode. It has come so far in that amount of time.

[@giselecontassotdesayvre8090]

Bonjour Shawn, première neige..c'est agréable de vous prendre votre café, dans votre intérieur chaleureux!!...et c'est parti pour une journée de travail....et repas en plein air, sous un beau soleil...c'est un peu comme un ''jeu'' de construction taille humaine...bon courage... très belle vidéo..Cali veille '' au grain''☀️

[@tammyvenezia9117]

Really glad to have stumbled across your videos. Having grown up in MN, I "get" being pulled into nature and more simplicity. I get calm watching your videos, thank you for all the hard work you put into them, you truly are a blessed man and had the good insight to do this!

[@benniestte4805]

Hello Tammy,how are you doing today over there?

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

In the next few weeks I will have my first snow. After being outta the 4 seasons for the past five years living in San Francisco. Gonna be up in Upstate NY. Good times ahead!! I got 50 acres of hunting land where Im gonna try n get a homestead started up....

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Yes!!! Congratulations! Best wishes on the homestead.🙏

[@maryblaylock6545]

WONDERFUL!! Blessings on you and your family and friends and any livestock you might have wandering around the house and yard. 😁

[@cherrymccall4806]

Sounds marvelous !

[@MSaleh-tr3tc]

When I see your notification, that means I will spend a relaxing night. Thank you ❤ !!

[@markoda2120]

Love your videos! You are a very knowledgeable man with a lot of energy. I get tired just watching you work. I have to admit that when Cali is in frame, I'm not watching you. Life is much better when you share time with a good dog.

[@desmozGenes]

If there's such a thing as true inner peace, this must be it. I keep coming back here to remind myself it's not worth losing my head over world's nonsense expectations.

[@hollisson1]

Now this is the setting I imagined the auger being used in! Like I said earlier Shawn, the best life for that old tool is to be put to good use. And it looks like it's carrying its weight. Couldn't be happier.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks 👍

[@janis6363]

Getting older has many losses, self reliance is a big one. Kudos to you, Shawn, inspirer of whole new generation and the wonderful feeling of tranquilly in nature. Beautiful video. 😊👋🏼

[@Toivosan]

Классная серия, благодарю Вас Шон, что даёте такую возможность. Как важно заниматься в жизни, что тебе по душе. Калли просто супер послушная.

[@laurl809]

We live in a 110yr old timber frame house in Finland. The hand hewn beams and walls remind me of the people who built this place with their bare hands. I think you Shawn are building in the same way and your masterpieces will stand the test of time.

[@darlamills6846]

Glad to see work going forward on the workshop! Stay warm...

[@Mr76K1976]

I couldnt imagine not wanting to live like this.. That guy has great skill and work ethic..

[@colleenschneider191]

My husband and I watch both of your channels. We also bought land in the forest and are slowly building. Your content has been our salvation since last December through the pandemic and the US elections. Thank you for the peace you bring to our lives every week.

[@mariansmith7694]

There is something so primal and satisfying about how you live and work. You are totally in the moment. Yes, you plan and work towards goals, but within that, you are focused and present. It's a beautiful thing to watch. After a few minutes, I can remember my father, the smell of wood smoke, food cooking on a fire, the scentl of the forest, snow, a man working. The scent of fresh air on our clothes. I come from a rural life and remember some of these things. You help us remember. God bless you and your sweet family always. Thank you for showing people how life was lived and can still be lived, in a more simple way.

[@florianradulescu8254]

Seeing U, guys, living in the nature, close to God's gifts for us, people, is mostly an motivation for the rest of us....great job...keep it that way!

[@cherrydowns7745]

I like to watch men work, and watching your creativity has a calming quality.

[@cherrymccall4806]

Me too. I use to watch my late husband in his wood shop making things.

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

Warms my heart watching you share your dinner with Callie. Nice snow. Workshops coming along fine.

[@roteladejesus258]

Always love seing Cali enjoying his home and 'playground'. He has got your whole property to roam and discover. I trust you're caring for her the best you can! Looking forward to see your finished projects.

[@wandabt6754]

I too find your videos so soothing. I enjoy the peace and quiet and love time alone. Callie is such a beautiful girl 🙏🏽♥️looking forward to your wife joining you and some of her cooking 👌🏽watching from Nova Scotia

[@VotteyDaily]

hi

[@sallyrobinson2265]

Great to see you back filming your everyday life. Have missed seeing the garden, inside the cabin. Very inspiring! Look forward to your videos every weekend. Your a lucky man.

[@trishaharrison6183]

So enjoy your peace and quiet. Was up in your area a week ago and actually seen my first gray jay. You wouldn’t believe how excited I was. Got to feed the chickadees and nuthatchers out of my hand. Nothing beats being with nature in good old northern Ontario.🏕🌲🐿

[@sunshinedewes4277]

Thank You Shawn for not only showing the skills of a bygone era but for keeping those skills alive and preserved for the newer generations who have No idea of the work and skill involved in making quality that lasts. Many of your tools were tools my father had. He Has been gone several decades now, but your tools bring back memories of him and a fading skill kept alive by you and others.

[@frankno2plus1]

For me it's not about a story told in pictures, It's about a man with a plan that HE'S GOT not a plan that is decided my a committee or a group or worse still a FORUM!! iT'S HIS PLAN and he owns it you don't have to agree with it because your not involved in the design, it's purely his! If you don't like that's your problem NOT HIS!!! I love watching Shawn's videos because they're Shawn's & there's a purity & simplicity that I can respect & admire.... In a world where everyone is seeking approval from " The mob " here's a guy doing his own thing & the only one he's interested in pleasing is himself, I can indefinably respect & admire......!

[@sarapulford5957]

🇬🇧 It's fascinating watching your workshop going up. It almost reminds me of a child's building toy except for the whopping great nails you use to keep it together. It's going to be so windproof and sturdy when you are working in it. 💖💖

[@paulsillence3]

My Self Reliance. A great hangover cure to the madness ensuing around us right now.

[@bobobrien8968]

Maybe the best video yet. My weekend started in the dumps but watching this takes me to a better place. It’s like Om there smelling, tasting , hearing. Why is there nothing like starting a fire, cooking over that fire, chopping wood, and good hard work, all in the middle of heavenly nature. There no words sufficient enough to express my gratitude for what you are doing. Stay safe, stay healthy.

[@petermontagnon4440]

Looking good!!! Take care, stay safe and stay healthy!!!

[@william8434]

I’m addicted to these videos. Such beautiful filming and breathtaking scenery. I love the cabin. Such an inspiration. I hope to do this in Canada some day. Thank you for these videos

[@amblincork]

a 38 min vid without talk was surprisingly relaxing !

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

Love the scenery and the sounds of the woods and leaves crunching! Thank you for you time! God Bless! 💜

[@nanigoose]

If Cali's tail were not attached to her body, it would go spinning off into the forest! She is such a happy, content, and beautiful dog.

[@heru-deshet359]

My little boy's tail is always wagging up a storm.

[@match22ful]

How cute, that tail didn't stop wagging.

[@markemerson8399]

What a great idea to build an elevated platform to work on especially now that snow is falling!

[@louisecassidy5991]

Such peace and inspired work, such energy from clean food. Such love between man and dog.

[@amylilleydesign]

What a breath of fresh air, I hated seeing this one come to an end, thank you over and over for the quiet, the productivity, the vision, the FOOD, Cali, rich blessings to you Shawn⭐️⭐️⭐️😎

[@jacqulinejackson4822]

SWEET CALI, NEVER SEEN A DOG WAG TAIL SO MUCH, HAPPY DOGGIE, UR VLOGS ALWAYS BRING A SMILE AND JOY TY SO MUCH. AND MAKES ME HUNGRY

[@grapeape3633]

I'm sitting here, with a very sore back, watching you pick up these logs. I grimace every time you pick one up... lol. Love the videos, they bring me inspiration and help my determination.

[@user-xl5dt3dc4v]

Вы большой Молодчина!Жить в унисон с природой это Счастье!Быть частью этой Великой Красоты!Уютно,спокойно и хорошо от Ваших видео! Vere Good!!!

[@normahiggs9288]

Watching your videos makes me feel that I am right there with you, breathing the fresh air, enjoying the food, your dog, and your family.

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

It's just the coolest thing ever that you build all of this yourself by hand. I love it!

[@oyenations162]

It's beautiful too.

[@VotteyDaily]

hi

[@sarapulford5957]

@@oyenations162 🇬🇧 There's beautiful simplicity to it.

[@NChant101]

I keep wondering where the wood came from... brought in or plained himself? Anyone know?

[@TheAngiedh]

1:55 thanks for letting us inside the cabin - it's been a while plus it's cold outside !!

[@edmcgowan1570]

Snowed here in central Alberta today. Sore from clearing snow. Please stop apologizing for doing things solo with whatever works safely. Watching the lifting of the 8×6's last week was amazing and scary. You have accomplished so much, inspire so many, and done it all self reliantly I always work harder after I watch you get things done. Stay safe. You have all the time you need to get this done.

[@Tomhohenadel]

And not a word was spoken. Beautiful video, Shawn

[@missippboy]

Just poured some bourbon, sat down at the computer, and your video was uploaded 1 minute ago! Perfect timing.

[@Matthew-re9pb]

🥃🥃🥃

[@conniethebeck3474]

I love watching you cook, it always looks delicious thank you

[@carolynbell9379]

Shawn is a hardworking man and it is paying off. He has accomplished so much.

[@UUNITEE]

Yes, peace and serenity one gets when watching those videos, thaks man 🙌🍀👋

[@iispjhanna]

dang - the pure joy of these videos always ends too soon. thanks as always.

[@mcloud2021]

Was minutes away from asking the purpose of that extension on your work stool then I found out it keeps your dowels in place. You’re a highly skilled carpenter.

[@ricoviselli]

Wow, I love how your "cutting board" drops the veggies etc into the pot instead of on the floor as my flat boards at home do. Necessity is the mother of invention and I think your creative instincts may make for a revolution in cutting board design!

[@tobyehillier]

The beauty of it all is an emotional experience.... Every last little detail

[@nature-zf7xj]

One of the best relaxing videos on KZbin! Thank you and God bless you.

[@mariablandinadaconceicao2622]

I'm a number one fan of this dog because she is amazing 😍😍

[@bradbandemer5845]

Superb time-lapse of melting ice and reflection of trees in water Shawn. Great idea and execution! Those Hemlock timbers are massive. Glad your block n tackle working so well. You look at home - peaceful and relaxed - outdoors working on your platform versus all done under roof of new workshop

[@haroldrichards9033]

This was one of my most favorite of your videos. I really enjoy watching you work on your structures and see your engineering and craftsmanship. Your interacting with Cali is a joy, and your cooking makes me hungry! Great video, Shawn.!

[@acjfilms33]

Always my favorite vid of the year💪🏼

[@jesusriano7131]

You are the best. From Spain

[@gwenannblondie1]

yes during this turmoil in the US it is nice to watch something so peaceful. I'm watching The fit farmer also so calming ty

[@1minigrem]

I love that old hand drill, polished smooth over years of use. Who needs a gym membership when you can work out with those old beauties. Thank you for a wonderful relaxing vid.

[@KILLERMEDIACLUB]

As always. Deeply humbling and inspiring

[@rwetagv36]

Be careful man don’t get a chub over this dudes cabin

[@JDMz]

@@rwetagv36 Grammar isn't your strongest point is it. And that really shows.

[@soulfulmisfit8127]

Man needs nothing more, and we have lost sight of that through greed. We must rid ourselves of the excess if we are to have anything left to enjoy. 🧡

[@charm8167]

I agree. We are all in a rat race. Too much spent on material things and keeping up with the neighbours. People used to live with the bare essentials. Probably a lot more happier and less stress.

[@bybiyonik]

Nineteenth Window According to the meaning of the verse: The seven heavens and the earth and all within them extol His limitless glory, and there is nothing but it extols His limitless glory and praise,1 the All-Glorious Maker has attached innumerable meanings and instances of wisdom to the heavenly bodies so that it is as if, in order to express His glory and beauty, He has adorned the heavens with the words of the suns, moons and stars. To the beings in the atmosphere also He has attached instances of wisdom and meanings and aims, as if to make it speak through the words of the thunder, lightning, and drops of rain, and give instruction in the perfection of His wisdom and beauty of His mercy. He causes the head of the earth to speak too with its meaningful words known as animals and plants and displays the perfections of His art to the universe. Then He makes the plants and trees speak, all words of that head, through the words of their leaves, flowers, and fruits and again proclaims the perfection of His art and beauty of His mercy. Their flowers and fruits, too, He makes speak, through the words of their seeds, and gives instruction to the aware and conscious in the subtleties of His art and the perfection of His dominicality. And so, out of these innumerable words of glorification, we shall lend our ears and listen to a single shoot and a single flower and their manner of expression, and learn the way in which they testify. Yes, all plants and all trees describe their Maker with numerous tongues in such a way that they leave those who study them in amazement,causing them to exclaim: “Glory be to God! How wonderfully they bear witness to Him!” Yes, the glorification of plants at the time their flowers open, and the moment they produce new shoots, and when they offer their smiling words is as beautiful and clear as themselves. For through the beautiful mouth of each flower and the tongues of its orderly shoots and the words of its well-measured seeds, the order demonstrates wisdom and is observedly within a balance which demonstrates knowledge. And the balance is within an embroidery of art which demonstrates skill and craft. And the embroidery of art is within an adornment which demonstrates favour and munificence. And the adornment is within subtle scents which demonstrate mercy and bestowal. And these meaningful qualities one within the other form such a tongue of testimony that it both describes the All-Beauteous Maker through His Names, and portrays Him through His attributes, and expounds the manifestation of His Names, and expresses His making Himself loved and known. If you hear such testimony from a single flower, will your doubts and suspicions and heedlessness persist when you listen to all the flowers in the dominical gardens on the face of the earth and hear with what elevated strength they proclaim the necessary existence and unity of the All-Glorious Maker? If they do persist, can it be said of you that you are a conscious human being? Come, now look carefully at a tree! See its delicate mouth within the orderly emergence of the leaves in spring, and the blossoms opening in a measured manner, and the fruits swelling with wisdom and mercy and dancing at the blowing of the breeze in the hands of the branches like innocent children. See the just balance within the wise order expressed through the tongue of the leaves becoming green at a generous hand, through that of the flowers smiling with the joy of a favour received, and through the words of the fruits laughing through a manifestation of mercy. See the careful arts and embroideries within the balance demonstrating justice; and the mercy within the skilful embroideries and adornment; and the various sweet tastes and delightful scents, which indicate mercy and bestowal; and the seeds, each of which is a miracle of power within the agreeable tastes: all these point in most clear fashion to the necessary existence and unity of an All-Wise, Generous, Compassionate, Beneficent, Bountiful Maker, a Bestower of Beauty and Favours, to the beauty of His mercy and perfection of His dominicality. Thus, if you can listen at the same time to the tongues of disposition of all the trees on the earth, you will see and understand what exquisite jewels are to be found in the treasury of the verse: All that is in the heavens and on the earth extols God’s limitless glory.O you unhappy heedless one who supposes himself to be free through his ingratitude! If the All-Generous One of Beauty, Who makes Himself known to you and loved by you through these innumerable tongues had not wanted you to know Him, He would have silenced them. Since they have not been silenced, they should be heeded. You cannot be saved by closing your ears in heedlessness. For the universe does not fall silent at you stopping up your ears, the beings within it will not be silent, the witnesses to Divine unity will not hold their tongues. And for sure, they will condemn you...

[@dasasa2]

Go right ahead. Live out in the woods and wipe your ass with leaves. Nothing wrong with it! But don't push it on me!

[@johntatum1951]

Love the video of Shawn reading by the fire...very cool...happy hunting this winter...Cali has been retrieving her orange toy since a small pup....so cool. She is such a happy dog. No words needed...thanks for sharing your life in the Canadian woods. Workshop construction progressing nicely.

[@mikedeclerck1421]

Thank You for a nice long episode. Most of us followers have run out of superlatives for your craftsmanship, innovation, and tenacity. Suffice it to say: BRAVO! This is a Saturday morning, and to start our weekend with you is , as always, the best part of the weekend. Give Cali a BIG SMOOCH from Mike & Ronnie. GOD BLESS

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

A Lovely Look and Kind Thanks Shawn and Cali! DaveyJO in Pa. Mr. Proenneke would be proud I'm certain!

[@infinitybandofkent]

Well dang, you finally got winter up there.

[@adelineparinduri]

I love it when Shawn keeps it a mystery til the end in building something, cooking or whatever he does around the cabin. More interesting that way. I get to study how his mind works. Great video as usual. And hi Cali!

[@bairvalentin3261]

What a simple, calm and collected way of seeing the world. I have so much love for this vlog. Thank you for making amazing content 👏❤