Living in an Off Grid Cabin On a Mountain Through The Winter. How We Handle The Task and Stay Happy

[@erickstiner1668]

I gave up mainstream TV due in large part of “reality” TV. Those types of shows glorify the destruction of marriages, focus of total family discord and encourage negative child rearing. All for our entertainment and the “success” of a show. NO THANKS......I enjoy watching your channel that proves you don’t need all the crap that modern life throws at us. Our path is that...It’s ours and we can make it what we want. Thank you for choices to live your life as you see fit.

[@tomo4635]

I feel the same, don’t listen to politics as well. I know who I’m voting with. I’m just done with the whole system.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts :-)

[@chachab9239]

Amen

[@tomo4635]

@@thebossoftheswamp Thanks for sharing your life! Wish you the best of health and God bless

[@raincoast9010]

I put my tv in the closet in '94.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

I agree totally about all these channels crying about all the things going wrong. Pimping out there wives on thumbnails to get views. KZbin has changed a lot since we started 5 years ago. We just suck it up an get the job done. Great news about your blood work. You and Lori stay warm and safe.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you buddy and all the best :-)

[@thisoldgoat3927]

"Pimping out their wives on thumbnails to get views." Absolutely spot on.

[@charlesvincett84]

Amen brother...Amen...

[@alexs3447]

If only our wives had the looks to attract men through their thumbnails.

[@cargokid7129]

There was an off-gridder that I quit watching due to pimping his woman in the thumbnails. Tacky. Reality TV is mostly scripted. Therefore it's not reality. Great news on the Cancer status.

[@cekfraun]

I agree, Boss. The amount of "clickbait" on youtube is disturbing. I have unsubscribed from a couple of channels that are always complaining about how tough their life is, or that over dramatize everything. And I just skip the ones who use their wife or girlfriend's body to get views. That's so low-life. I love your videos! You and Lori and the pups are the real deal. Thanks for all you do!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

I've had to do the same. Click bait & "Homesteaders" depending on the generosity of others to help out in one way or another.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@songbird7777777]

@@fourdayhomestead2839 Exactly!!!!! They are just greedy!!!!!!

[@raincoast9010]

Same here.

[@DDL2728]

I agree with you. I just unsubscribed from a channel & told them it was because of his language in front of their children, & I don't want my grandchildren hearing it!! I realize it doesn't matter to them, but good to know I'm not alone in that belief!! Yay for you 💞

[@scottwillis1507]

I like the fact you don't condone the click bait that people use to draw people to the channel. Live on brother!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

The Bossman is the OG of off-grid youtube homesteading. If it was another creator the title of the video would have been 'Man Almost Starves To Death on Mountain After Catastrophic Vehicle Failure.' The other amazing thing about the Bossman is that he is an incredible craftsman and builder, as compared to the slap-jobs done by unskilled youtubers, this man is a Picasso.

[@songbird7777777]

Yup! Seen it all for many years! Years ago the homesteaders and preppers were great! None of this garbage today! But, somewhere along the line things changed and how sad and disgusting! I deleted tons of channels over the years! The older channels were actually there to teach and share not to rob the people!!

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

@@songbird7777777 Agreed. It has devolved quite rapidly. It used to be real woodsman and preppers, like the BossMan and a few others. Guys who had been doing it longer than most of us and who we could all learn a thing or two from. Now it is thumb nailing your girlfriend's T and A to sell your Yurt videos. And watching them build is painful, they don't know the first thing about construction or how to run a saw or anything, yet they are 'teaching' everyone. Oh Lordy. Well, at least there's OG Boss still!

[@curtisep5885]

Fine woman, Fine dogs, Fine attitude! You are truly a Blessed Man Boss! Stay safe, stay warm my friend.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@silverchick51]

and no butt filling the camera needed!

[@barlotardy]

"What trouble?" She's a keeper!

[@alanj7306]

How many other guys out there wish they could find a lady like Lori?? C’mon , she even shops at the dump... talk about low maintenance! And she cleans and knows how to cook! To me, that’s a real woman.

[@bksoutside9777]

Love the Jeremiah Johnson reference, "Was it worth the trouble? What trouble?" Great video. Thank you!

[@davestarcelt5661]

Yer channel is one of my favorites. You're "earthy" with no B.S.. You and yer clan simply do what needs to be done. And yer woman has more backbone than most of those, "livin' off grid" (mountain men) that spend most of their time pissin' & moanin'. We ain't personal chums and I know I'm just a, "thumbs up"; but I just wanted to let ya know I'm proud to know yer ilk.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for your kind words Dave. I appreciate that :-)

[@1STGeneral]

And I always want extra B S ......Boss of the Swamp that is

[@offgridbo]

Hey buddy loved the video me and Lashonda and watching it atm. Laughing our butts off over the tragedy on the mountain. Keep keeping it real my friend.

[@Jameson4327]

That’s great news cancer free! Yours and everyone else prayers have been answered! Give both of the pups a hug from us! Frankie is looking for old man.

[@billwilson1916]

I like how you frame life issues as "challenges" rather than "tragedy"! Like you I watched movies, read books as a kid, that set the stage for my dream of living in Alaska.

[@truthteller99]

Life is full of challenges and that is what makes it worth living. Some days a diamond, some days a stone......

[@janicewilliams2194]

I love seeing you and the missus together. It's like a match made in heaven. God has blessed you in many a way. Rejoice and let God take the wheel. He'll get you home.

[@phillipwheeler8523]

Rather be stuck in the woods instead of in town LOL

[@jksmountaindream]

She's Defiantly a Keeper!

[@johndoudna7055]

Better than any half-hour TV show. Thanks.

[@offgridsweden]

Awesome video as always. You still got the best channel on The whole KZbin. Have an amazing weekend, Andreas 🇸🇪

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you very much!

[@russellweber4334]

This is in my opinion the best utube channel even though I don't drink coffee and pass over anything to do with coffee and a good portion of Jim's vegetables I don't eat and told my mother that is rabbit food and I ain't gonna eat it. The dog videos, the bow hunting videos and field dressing and processing white tail deer are top notch. The canning and cooking videos I try to watch on with some food in my belly, otherwise I get hungry, real hungry. The tree cutting and firewood videos are pretty much how I do it.

[@GrumpyMountainMan]

You nailed it. 90 percent of the " off grid " channel thumbnails are soft porn. One even had ' she went wild on her birthday " clickbait at it's worse. Glad to see you are healing up.

[@timothysharp2660]

thats great news !!!!!!!! so glad to hear your bloodwork came back good. im in the same boat. every day is a gift. enjoy.............

[@auntiepam5649]

So glad to hear your cancer test results. I love your show, especially with the addition of Lori. You work well together.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@stephaniek-s994]

Attitude is everything and you two have the right attitude!! Keep on keeping on ok. I enjoy watching your videos and you make me laugh because you are real and put your life out there as just that... Real!! Be well and safe.

[@mjay8128]

Your medical news put a warmth in my heart. I wish you future health, so that you may continue is inspire us with your daily life.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

Wow! a 25 year old "onesy" and you still fit into it !!!! I wish I could say the same.

[@nena4215]

That’s exactly what I was thinking, wow, he is in great shape!

[@andreamack6358]

You are so right!!! Glad to hear you are doing well. My husband and I live 4500 feet up in the Rocky Mountains off Grid in a tiny unfinished cabin since 2,5 years while building our home. It turned out to be the best time of my life, even at being 69 and 61 years age. Wouldn't want to miss it for any kind of money.

[@philmorrison6898]

I always wait to the end of your videos to hear my favorite song! Frankie and the Boss! LOL!

[@shawnr771]

That is one of my favorite parts.

[@DreamfactoryZero]

I did 6 months off-grid when this pandemic hit. I ended up having to come back home in the fall because I broke my leg. Working on going back by this spring or summer. I loved it the entire time I was there. I looked forward to every set back, good day and chore.

[@liznyp6209]

You’re not only surviving you’re thriving! Great health news!

[@stan3198]

Ahhh memories of New England snowstorms growing up !!! Still remember the wooden snow shovel that just got heavier and heavier LOL Bare ground and 60 today on Colorado's front range. Great news on the cancer update !!! God Bless and stay safe my friend.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless :-)

[@johncware66]

Thankful for the entire community of boss fans, good to know we are not alone in this crazy world

[@greghomestead8366]

Praise the Lord for your good Dr. Report. I also got a good chuckle when you were mocking the off grid shows..... we're all going to die we'll never make it we'll starve to death Too funny 🤣 Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless :-)

[@BirdYoumans]

So glad to hear your "wellness" reports have been good! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you my friend and a happy new Year to you too.

[@versatec1]

Id much rather have the off grid challenges than inner city uban sprawl 9 to 5 challenges any day of the week !!😊👍 I ran out of firewood ..it was cold ..slight misty rain..windy but I was happy chopping and bow sawing my wood and once i got my place roasty toasty the sense of contentment was palpable!!😊💪 (keeps the muscles in trim too)

[@versatec1]

Id much rather have the off grid challenges than inner city uban sprawl 9 to 5 challenges any day of the week !!😊👍 I ran out of firewood ..it was cold ..slight misty rain..windy but I was happy chopping and bow sawing my wood and once i got my place roasty toasty the sense of contentment was palpable!!😊💪 (keeps the muscles in trim too)

[@lillianrushton7387]

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[@hal4utube]

The way you and Lori live your lives is the way I think it should be. You take the good with the bad and make the best of it. You two have a dream and are living it. There are so many people who's only dream is to have a few bucks left after all the bills are paid. What kind of satisfaction does that bring? I'd much rather work with my hands and get the satisfaction of doing the job well and then move on to another project. Hope you both continue to be healthy and have another good year. God bless and keep you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We think alike :-)

[@downtoearthconstruction]

Iam glad to hear iam not the only person with the same thought on these "thumbnails" I've unsubbed to about 3 or 4 of them just for their tasteless ignorance. Love watching your channel pal you remind me of my grandfather. Have a blessed day from NW Pa.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

"Tasteless ignorance" Very well said. One couple drives me insane as they do nothing but lie to their viewers, then she's holding a nail gun in her bikini. She's a mom of a young child... she should act like one.

[@bonniemoore4056]

@@thebossoftheswamp yes the only ones that they are drawing are perverts and they have a young girl living there.

[@shanec.7105]

Thank you for keeping the circus out; this is the reason why I keep coming back.

[@jefff9549]

I totally agree with you, I hate the click bait. Great to see your doing well.

[@charlesfrazer1166]

In 1975 I went "off-grid" in the Pacific Northwest. Wood cook stove & kerosene lamps. An old Airstream trailer with a lean-to built onto the side for the kitchen & a loft for sleeping built above the trailer. Outhouse, lots of wood chopping, and once-a-month trips to a small town on Highway 101 for supplies. For income, we dug up & bucked up old cedar logs buried in the ground and sold the blocks of cedar to a local shake & shingle mill. Sometimes I get to wishing life could be that simple again.... Merry Christmas, you guys and a Happy New Year.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We think alike Charles. Happy New Year to you.

[@robincox1454]

That’s exactly why this is the only off grid that I watch (because of the honesty) Y’all make it look so easy and fun. Always looking so forward to the next video. And same thing here when it gets cold I want ice cream. I thought I was the only crazy one with that. I’m a bird lover. I’m gonna make me the peanut butter spoon. Thanks for showing that. Glad ur getting back good test results. God is good.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Robin and I've got some good bird projects coming up soon.

[@PawPawMountain]

Boss as far as I am concerned You're the Original! Hang in there this winter, You and the Family!! God Bless You All!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless ;-)

[@ingridskitchengarden]

We’re loving our Off Grid life. Challenges yes but we spent our first Christmas in our cabin and loved it.

[@Ran-tj2wy]

This should be required video for our young kids to watch. Stop looking to government and everyone else Life is what YOU make it God bless and keep up the awesomeness!!

[@songbird7777777]

Amen!

[@maryhumphrey1470]

Well, what does not kill you makes you stronger. Bless you brother.

[@parnellbeth]

I am not into clickbait and drama. Great new on the checkup! And the whole offgrid living like they are superman.... just how most ppl lived back in the day. My mom lived with no electricity till 1954.

[@JF-fx2qv]

"Hardship" is a perspective. I too have been disturbed by the sensationalized ways many on KZbin made of a choice in living one's life? No one notice others, cared about others or chose such a life style a few decades ago. I feel the advent of social media has given some people a tool used to exploit others and self. It's all about playing off the emotions of others for financial gain or to satisfy one's ego. I happy to hear the good news about you test.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Well said.

[@songbird7777777]

That is what I witnessed for many years!Yuck!

[@baileydillion9331]

I am so glad to hear that you are showing cancer free. My heart glowed hearing that wonderful news. You two got hit with a massive amount of snow. Snow is so beautiful. I greatly miss it but my shoulders are so bad I just couldn’t shovel anymore. I moved to Texas and I have not had to shovel snow since 2005. But I do enjoy watching somebody else do it .😁 I must admit I was glad to hear you talking about other off grid channels with people that are complaining about The issues that come with that lifestyle. I wish people would understand what you see on KZbin is not glamorous. It is something your body, mind, heart and soul desires. As always it was nice to see you just jumped in and fixed the brake line issue without complaining about it. It’s one thing at a time if you look at everything all at once it’s overwhelming. Your plants are awesome and I just love the way you and Laurie work so well together. I must say I was surprised Tilly and Frankie we’re not out there running around like mad dogs in that snow. But I guess as they get older the snow bothers them too. I hope you and Laurie both had a wonderful Christmas and may the new year bless you both with great health, peace and freedom and so much more love.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Bailey and I wish the same for you and yours :-))

[@stevethecountrycook1227]

"What do you think Momma, was it worth the trouble? HUH, What trouble"! Gotta love it! JC, I remember a line from Quigley. " I said I didn't like em, I didn't say I didn't know how to use em"!! You are a better mechanic than you give yourself credit!! I know first hand, Worked on School buses and many other vehicles for over 30 years! You have both come far pilgrims!! God Bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless :-)

[@patriciavyce7942]

Totally worth the challenge !👍🏻

[@twa2471]

Ya did good Boss. I had 36 1/2 " here at my new homestead,,,the "High Mountain Homestead" and I just didn't let it bother me at all,,it's going to do what it's going to, no biggie IMO. I was snowed in for a couple days but it gave me a chance to do some other things that needed to get done. Half way through the storm I broke trail to the road with the 4 wheeler and after the storm so I could at least get there if need be. I'm not off grid, but I might just as well be as during hevey wet storms or wind storms the power normally goes out but I can work around that pretty easy too. I heat with only wood too and have other options for power if need be and am stocked to the gills with chow. I get a laugh out of some of these channels too when they piss and moan about simple little stuff,,Hell, I'm 70+ disabled and live on my own other than my pup and still manage just fine, even if it does get a bit lonley here sometimes. I live in Central VT @ a bit over 2000 ft ASL and about 5-6 miles from the nearest black top and am next to the last of only 4 houses on the entire road where it gets closed for the winter just past me. I LOVE IT THAT WAY to be honest. I guess us "old timers' just have a bit of a different mind set compaired to other folks. My car was totally covered and it was just a snow bank with absolutly nothing of it showing at all,,and 2 days later with the same rains you got , the ground was almost bare again and I found the car. Ya know what,,I didn't cry about it one little bit and just dug a path to the patio and enjoyed having a camp fire outside next to the river and sitting on the patio on a cast iron park bench having an adult beverage and enjoying the winter wonder land all around me and listining to the river flow by with the dog sitting next to me with her head on my lap. Life is good my friend,,,,,, if you'll only take the time to experiance it and not fret about lifes little challanges. Merry Christmas to you guys and God bless,,,,,

[@thebossoftheswamp]

From your comment i can see you'd make a good neighbor. You aint kidding about us having a different mindset lol. Here's to a wonderful 2021. Happy New Year brother.

[@istepheniadeluca8531]

At times like this... Is it worth it ? Hell Yes ! Bossman loves his wood 💪🇺🇸🔧🔩🔨all vehicle repairs suck ! You are our hero ! God bless & next time let the dog do it😉😂

[@waynebrown5428]

That trip down in the snow, (with the Ranger) was beautiful!! Merry Christmas!

[@slowbaker]

You are absolutely right about those exploiting to get clicks. I refuse to click on any of them. Sad how many are like magnets to that. Sad. Tragic. Stay safe.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I hate how they pollute this lifestyle with that garbage.

[@richwallace4632]

You talking about the things you need to do to enjoy your lifestyle is spot on. I live in town now, but grew up in Wyoming, Dad would park the truck at the main road, then we would snowmobile to and from the house to the truck. Never missed work due to wether. Now in town people are late with 2” of snow. I just shake my head. Glad about your blood test my friend. I went thru that in 2005. The woods are so quite after a good snow. Love it.

[@garymay3826]

Ever notice that car/truck crap seldom breaks in the summer. It’s always when it’s freezing cold and miserable. Snow, ice, and water dripping in your face. That’s one just one of the things I don’t miss since moving to Florida many years ago.

[@shawnr771]

In Texas it waits until the hottest day of the year.

[@americonavedo5145]

For all that post negative comment on the boss know this your not doing it like raw dawg so shut up and keep your comments until you got balls enough to do it all independent

[@mainecritter3292]

Thinking of you all. And sending wishes of many good things for you in the year to come. :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you my friend and the same to you and yours ;-)

[@paulwilson7234]

Good evening Boss from the other side of the pond don't think anyone in the western world hasn't heard the saying Houston we have a problem. All the best to you and yours.

[@paulwilson7234]

The one I always dreaded was putting the key in the ignition and the grrrr or clicking noise.

[@harveypyke4897]

Well Boss, have followed you for quite some time and have always enjoyed your approach to life in general as well as your videos. Cancer free, oh what words of joy, couldn’t be happier for you and your family, may God bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Harvey and God Bless you and yours.

[@sailme2day]

I think that was a Jeramiah Johnson quote, "what trouble", :) ha ha . great update on life and times in the mountains . Loved it . always a joy to catch up with your family wisdom , humor and get er done progress.

[@tamelatoggle2897]

So incredibly brave of Laurie to film in 6 degree cold ! And you to get on the ground and wallow in it ... i would have had to kiss the truck goodbye till April . It is official , you win ,us southern folks just freak out When it goes below 30 degrees ! longjohns made of fur ain't Dragging us out of the house ! Old hoss will be daydreaming by he's self 🐎 Hope your Christmas was merry and bright . You are a very authentic .you love your life and we see that . Cancer free congrates.🛀

[@JB-dz1zc]

I like watching you do what you do! There ain't no problems, only solutions! Stay well...

[@geraldfranz9085]

Black and Tan, you da man !!! I rejoice in your good report and your "Boss Man Attitude" !!! Y'all rock !!! Be blessed, stay safe, but most of all have fun. Peace 😎👍✌🖖❤🇺🇸❤👉💥🛎

[@muzsikality]

I just love watching videos about you two working "as a team." I love it that you are just regular people living a wholesome life. I'm glad that you share the good times and the hard work, and times when things didn't quite go as expected. I love your positive attitudes! And I am so happy that your post cancer blood work is good!! Keep it up!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for your kind words ;-)

[@tomdelinger7206]

I really like your videos. You're great, but Mama is fantastic! "What trouble?" she says. Shoveling snow half way to her waist. You're a lucky dude Boss. Watta gal!! Y'all hang tight and God bless.

[@southernbfarms]

Great news on the tests, we need you around for many years to come. God bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless ;-)

[@patriciavyce7942]

💛We love you Boss., and your right.👍🏻gotta just roll.🕊…

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Praise the Lord that your off to a good start and your channel is real and clean.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you so much!

[@williamqueen8790]

I love the snow, I would love to be there in the snow. You guys live a very awesome life.

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

You really live in a winter wonderland. Lori is a real trooper, and you're right, she could use longer legs. Merry Christmas & Happy Year. Love your channel.

[@jheremck]

...leave the circus to the c|owns...JC and Lori, you both are such an inspiration...thank you for sharing!!!...[] Happy Holidays :)))

[@squirrellyacres]

I'm right there with you about having to have that ice cream. You are so spot on about how some of those channels use the thumbnails.

[@jacquesveilleux5001]

First and most important, I'm glad to hear that your health is looking great - prayers to you that all future checkups are all so positive! That storm was also light fluff in southern NH - was a lot easier than the earlier heavy snow we got. You live a great life - thanks for sharing and Happy New Year Boss! Cheers!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you :-)

[@OhanaRainbow]

Love your can do attitude! Merry Christmas 🎅

[@gloriakipfer3144]

Excellent, Excellent, so glad thiat your health update is good and you and Mama are living life !!!

[@kennicholls9787]

Love you guys. Your attitude toward life in general is just what a lot of malcontents need. I also have no use for those that piss and moan about every thing in there life. most times a good healthy attitude toward life is the best medicine. I think therefore I am.

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

Life is like a boulder. You can use it for a stepping stone or a stumbling block. Good to see you overcome brother.

[@thomaswright6250]

I would like to wish you and Mama a very merry Christmas and a better New Year God bless my friends

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you Thomas.

[@jeffgrier8488]

That's great news about your bloodwork! We watch your videos because what you show us is real and not embellished and dramatized, and we appreciate it!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you so much!

[@HousewifeInTheWoods]

Just wanna say, thank you for your words.... you always seem to deliver the exact message I need to hear. Great video, awesome couple, beautiful footage ♡ Edit: we've been off grid over 5 years now.... I have seen even in my short time exactly what you're talking about with the trendy off grid click bait. The butts and boobs couples make me cringe.... tbh feels like prosituting your woman for click cash .... smh. It seems like tbh these channels only go "offgrid" to make enough cash to build homes that are basically in grid or to pay for hooking up to the grid. Disappointing to me, but ppl sure have been taken in by it.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Very well said and so spot on. I think we watched the same channel haha. Off grid dream come true-off grid makes no sense- moving out- It wasn't our dream, just thought we'd save money -moving in - off grid dream come true again- goodbye to the grid - hello to the grid... click here to see mommy in her bikini... Welcome to the circus :-/

[@markmichalsky6353]

Thanks for sharing Boss. I know exactly what you mean about some people putting “tragedy” “the sky is falling “ on their videos. And their woman’s butt and other stuff in the picture. Your videos are the best! Down to earth, and real. I’ve learned a lot by watching your videos, and I thank you. Praise God for a good report on your health!! Keep on livin’ the good life!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God bless ;-)

[@hvnfun8601]

Respect brother and I just love “mother’s” attitude.

[@russelrogers2540]

Get the job done and don't whine about it. Love your attitude.

[@kathyyoung3484]

Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Same to you Kathy :-))

[@sf98]

Great medical news neighbor...................Thanks for keeping us posted.

[@johnwilliams294]

Mama asks “what trouble”? Wonderful attitude. Glad to hear positive report on your medical situation. When an obstacle occurs we can either scream or chuckle.... it’s our choice. One thing at a time. So enjoy your videos. And keep taking care of Frankie. Great dog. Merry Christmas. n cheers.

[@desmondfoley3690]

May God continue to bless you

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you :-))

[@GlenS123]

I watch your videos because its real, not "drama". Keep doing it your way, Hope you had a blessed Christmas, have a great New Year!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and HAPPY NEW YEAR :-)

[@dianapollex3266]

Awesome is right. The snow is so beautiful. You and mama & Frankie have done a fine job acclaimating to all the circumstances you've faced. A true mountain family👍👏👏

[@NancyfromCanada]

Glad to hear you are doing good! Love watching your channel! You have quite the challenge to get down the road!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you so much!

[@johnvineyard67]

god has blessed you to show .. it can be done ,, and life can be amazing ,, bless you 4 sharing your life ..

[@minkos61]

Awesome news on the blood work coming out clear !!! All the best to you and the Mrs. and the pups.

[@mariannecurl7091]

God bless you and Lori

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same for you Marianne :-)

[@jeanettec6212]

Awe Merry Christmas Boss and Lori, and kids!

[@donnabittinger3476]

I watch you because you are a solid dude and very much like minded as me . I have followed you along through all of your old trapping videos and have enjoyed all of your content for years . Keep up the good work my friend

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Donna, I appreciate your kind words :-)

[@ThatOneBookGuy]

As some of the little old ladies down here in NC say.... “ don’t forget yer bread and milk!” Lol hope y’all had a great Christmas and have a great new year!

[@greggkennedy3758]

I appreciate your honesty and integrity. Love your channel, thanks for keeping it real

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@18twilliams]

I just replaced all the brake lines on my truck, (dam salt eats them up) But having a shop really makes the diff.! Outside in the winter sucks! Replace them with stainless lines, they last! In Pa., we got 24" out of that last noreaster!

[@bitbyterjr]

Don't be disheartened. People who are truly interested in your way of living eventually find those who aren't making a circus of it. Learn, adapt, be prepared and do what you can do. I am not religious but this has always spoken to me "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.". Words that few people live by these days.

[@mitch5077]

Geeeeeez you wore me out! You are one energetic guy. When Poop hits the fan I'll try my best and roll with it like you said. I'm glad you are doing better! 🙏

[@gloryanna365]

Yahoo on the blood work! I'm waiting on a good 6 month report as well. You have a lot to celebrate...I am so happy for you both. We never know what tomorrow brings but yahoo for today. I really enjoy seeing more of mama in the videos, what a worker you have there. You seem like a well matched couple. Thank you for keeping it real and sharing your knowledge.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Best of luck with your blood work Marsha :-)

[@dowdawg]

Boss we are the same age and I have found that anything you do is a struggle, it’s not so much the chores that we battle and the things we do, but it’s more of age we are fighting. I have just spent the last two weeks down in my back for reasons I have no idea why? Just part of gettin older I think? I love this video because it’s life and life has enough drama without adding a thing to it Lol. I live in the woods of southern Indiana and it’s all worth it when we sit back with a good meal, hot coffee or tea and look at what we have accomplished in living life on our terms!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We think alike. Good luck with your back my friend.

[@dougthomas1582]

What a great health report. It has really made my day. May God continue to bless you, and all of us. I love your channel. Always have from the beginning. I had the same "Yay!" feeling you had fixing the snowmobile when I fixed my refrigerator recently. Yessah.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Always enjoy your comments Doug. Happy New Year to you.