Living In An Off Grid Cabin Through The Winter. Adversity Is Adventure. Vlog #88 and Greenhouse Q&A

[@carolynkid216]

No bikinis on your mountain???...oh my, how will your channel survive?? Thanks for the lovely visit BossMan. The snow covered forest sure is pretty, but it does bring along it's share of work. You and Lori handle it well. Your tough folks and set a great example of just doing what you need to do, and loving life in the process. Thanks for sharing your journey. Have a great weekend and God bless you and your family. Continued prayers for good health.

[@katherinebragg9704]

Love the bikini comments about the modern home steaders! So true. Such a shame to cheapen oneself just to get views. God bless!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless :-)

[@smiley9872]

So funny but so true!

[@jennifermcclurkin204]

I loved it too! I also think he could share more on his perspective for life as there seems to be many people now days who need to hear about the “old school” ways of thinking. :)

[@smiley9872]

@@jennifermcclurkin204 for sure!

[@mushinman1]

In Newfoundland, people used to use root cellars built into a side of a hill, it kept their garden veggies and Potatoes fresh all year long. Cool temps maintained all year long. Boss you might have seen some while you were in Labrador! The outport fisherman used fish and seaweed (Kelp) as natural fertilizer.

[@bootmender]

I am older than you and have a bigger farm operation, but you make me Laugh at myself. My green house is about 24 x 50 and the vegetable garden is nearly an acre. We all so have cattle and chickens. All that said I have 4 mennonite families here helping me. We also grow several small fields of grain. 3 acres of winter red wheat. 5 acres of oats. 2 acres of field corn. We also put up about 1000 6 foot bales of grass hay. Mostly to sell. We buy rice and dried beans in bulk. We have 6 bee Hives so far. I am in Northern Arkansas just below Branson Missouri. I do not have a KZbin channel so in the evenings I watch people like you? 👍🤗

[@Jc-kb4dv]

And to boast

[@russellweber4334]

Are you on the white river?

[@cekfraun]

You really made me laugh when you said Lori didn't even have to drive the Jeep down the mountain in a bikini like some of the "homesteaders" do! I love how you take all the problems in stride and just deal with them.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@ericbunksvintagesportsman6311]

"Will the Boss and Lori survive??..will Frankie and Tildy make it after being lost?" oh nooo!! Tune in to the next episode!! We may not survive the onslaught!! will the ice keep us stranded?? will the food run run out?? Jk :) Ahhhh LOLOL ...Glad you stayed true to keeping it real and turning down that crap LOL The TV people would only ruin your great production..keep up the great work!!

[@charlesvincett84]

😁😂😄😅🤗🤣👍😆

[@ladyinthemountains2527]

Oh the drama! We were on the edge of our seats! 😱😱😱 🤣😂🤣😂 Oh, and we know all about your "geothermal"!!! ❤️

[@DouglasSpear12]

Most people talk about how the snowy winter makes them depressed and here I am wishing we got more snow, nothing beats sitting next to a fire in the cabin with a winter wonderland out the window. The beauty far outweighs the trouble it brings. Have a nice weekend boss and boss lady!

[@Rebekahdavignon]

I've shoveled my share of snow. Sorry, but you can have it.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The only thing that beats sitting in the cabin is sitting in the greenhouse with snow all around :-))

[@rodneyavery3537]

I was guilty of complaining about the winters so we moved to NC for 14 year's as soon as the kids were grown and gone we headed back to the PA mountains on land we kept and built a new 1000 square foot house/cabin to retire. Nothing like having zero neighbors and traffic and feeling the warmth of the wood stove in the winter and the mountain breezes in the summer, no more A/C for me.

[@evalinawarne1337]

@@Rebekahdavignon bbq by])l

[@georgehower8180]

Amen! Doing just that on a cold and now snowy Saturday in Minnesota. It is worth the effort.

[@garywilser7802]

Hey Boss ! I’m a recent subscriber, just found your channel on the recommendation of Smoky Mountain Outpost. Been catching up on your older videos and just gotta say I really like your style , demeanor , attitude and common sense. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for the time and energy you put into it. Gary from NC.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear this Gary and thank you for taking the time to say so :-))

[@davemi00]

Put Seeds into refrigerator for several days before planting ... to Stimulate growth, it often helps them germinate quicker. * If they’ll will germinate.

[@charlesmiller5078]

My greenhouse was built with "just" enough room for a small table and a couple of chairs, I find the area totally enchanted, you enter from the cold wet freezing mess, to a tropical wonderland, it still amazing after many years. I listen to books on tape while gardening or writing. You got to expand just enough for this pleasure. I didnt build it with this in mind, but after seeing how great it would be, I somehow wedged it all together. I can kinda tell in your voice, you also see the advantage. Cant be to hard its wood !!! Stay Safe...and Warm you 2.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It's like walking into a summer vacation :-)))))

[@ladywolverine1828]

I truly love your sense of humor, it's quite refreshing LOL. Stay safe and warm.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@istepheniadeluca8531]

Cool company for you ! Enjoy life & as Granny said, "Suck it up !" 😉😂💪❤🇺🇸 God loves positive people❤ & we love ya

[@mainecritter3292]

Snow is just part of the adventure. Gotta love it! This rugged life is not for just anybody, or everyone would be doing it. It has to be part of your soul. We enjoy the vitality of this lifestyle. Stay well:)

[@lindas1496]

Life is never boring at your homestead.❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🇨🇦❄️☃️💨🌲🌲🐇🐇⛄️

[@bahototh]

Coffee, eggs and the Boss on screen. Saturday morning gold!

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

I can tell how much joy you get out of the greenhouse by the way you speak about it. I can hear it in your voice & your facial expressions. You are truly blessed.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It was joyful in there today at 90* :-)))

[@offgridbo]

Hey my friend!! You just made my night was browsing youtube and all I could find was garbage and than this came up lol. Keep in touch my friend. And I agree you wont see any tragedy videos over here either hahaha.

[@lindas1496]

Thank you for your video, much appreciated 👍🇨🇦❤️

[@smiley9872]

I would love to see you do a TED talk! Your attitudes are so on point. Hello from Ireland, great to see you so happy.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Great suggestion and Hello back to you :-))

[@ladyinthemountains2527]

I never tire of your life's philosophy. Bring it on in any video you desire!!!!

[@bcsjourney35]

JC I love the “adventures” on the mountain. Real Life stuff that isn’t blown out of proportion as many are on KZbin attempting to pad #’s. I have appreciated the authenticness that you and Lori reveal as you allow us to join you as you go through life. Blessings my friends!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying that. Your kind words are appreciated more than you know. Blessings to you and yours ;-)

[@bafmom8200]

If you change the way you look at things, The things you looked at... changed. thats gives so much perspective in life.

[@Chancey464]

You & Lori have all the fun & beautiful landscape. You're like me...laugh over the little things.

[@shelleys1551]

I would love to have a piece of your artwork. Meanwhile, thank you for inviting me in to you and Lori's adventure. God's blessings from Michigan.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Shelly. Lori added an art page to this website frankieandtheboss.wixsite.com/mysite God Bless :-)

[@davidgriffin14]

My god that snow looks so beautiful. As a life long Floridian (55years), I hope to actually see it some day before I die.

[@juanitahamlin8478]

do it do it do it, I beg you it is wonderful

[@kleineroteHex]

it all depends where you live! Out in the country, far away from traffic snow is BEAUTIFUL, even the shoveling of it! In the city with the plows and salt it gets ugly fast! I live inbetween : front road side, back white wonderland, life is good! though I am not going to cry if we get no more snow this winter, we had over a foot all at once, just the way I like it.

[@jjjvclub]

Love Love Frankie and the Boss clip at the end!

[@dalekleinschmidt5453]

Hear you loud and clear on the perspective topic, Jim, and couldn't agree more. If it brings contentment and joy how can it not be worth it whatever it is? You'd never ever sell a fishing or hunting license if you applied that metric to it. My dad worked a green house part time for about 20 years and full time for the final 15 years of his career at the local paper mill. He was never happier than being in the greenhouse. When he retired the company gifted it to him. He brought it home and ran it for another 10 years. You bet it's worth it.

[@lindas1496]

Lol lol l could picture you building a wooden Flintstone mobile....just having fun with you. It seems you can build anything.💪👍👍👍👍🇨🇦❤️

[@geoffoutdoors]

I just really enjoyed this entire show. Adversity makes the mind stronger. Always remain ...forward and focused. Giddy up

[@jksmountaindream]

Learn a little, laugh a little, and love a lot! Great way to live!

[@jacquesveilleux5001]

Great driveway home Boss - I'd take that any day, rather than sitting in traffic! Keep enjoying the mountain life! Cheers!

[@mags102755]

Oh Boss, I can see that even though vehicles break down sometimes, you are having a ball. I'm so happy for you. Thanks for answering questions and until the next time, lots of love.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Sometimes we just have to roll with it, even if it's down the hill backwards :-))

[@MariePoulson]

Grow what you love because what you love grows 😘

[@jeffgrier8488]

As always, the video was great, and i truly do love your general outlook on life. Watching your videos always puts me in a good mood.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad to hear it Jeff. Happy is good :-))

[@Jaynes-Path]

Hope the green Jeep has a simple fix! Same thing happened to us going up the mountain in Vt. Turns out there's a 2nd fuel filter between the gas tank and engine fuel filter. Rust had dropped into the tank, into the line and was choking the engine. Took forever to find the problem. By the way, I'm very thankful Lori doesn't run around in a bikini. Once I see that I refuse to watch the channel. I would hate to miss yours! Lol

[@sandypratt8951]

I have to say, you’re a real mountain man.👍

[@marshmeadowpond5036]

Hammock in the greenhouse sounds like tropics on the mountain...great idea. All the best and God Bless

[@maehay4065]

Boss and Lori you both seem to have a great prospective about your life and your experiences blend together. Boss nothing seems to faze you. I am glad you both are healthy and very active. I am looking forward to seeing the move to the South side of the mountain. 👍

[@alanj7306]

It’s always nice to see people appreciate the simple things in their lives. I’ve long had the desire for a greenhouse (though I do have 2 covered garden beds now). I can only imagine the enjoyment you receive from yours, especially when it’s freezing cold outside with a foot of snow. What a wonderful place for some sun ☀️ and warmth. Boss, you’re an absolute inspiration to us. God bless you and yours and stay safe! Thank you 🙏 for sharing your life and thoughts with us!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It was 100 degrees in there today. Nice for the first day of spring ;-))

[@livelife4471]

I had a camp neighbor who used a water pump to fill his water barrels. The incline would have been 65 - 70 degrees and the distance the water was pumped would have been 200 feet. It didn't take long for the pump to fill two of those big blue plastic drums. And of course there was the day that the pump stopped, the water flowed back down the hill and gave my neighbor a shower from head to toe! So beware.

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

I came here to see The Boss in a Mankini splitting firewood for his off grid Yurt... and all I got were greenhouse tips.

[@Lou.B]

LOVE that Dyer quote! Thanks for all you do!

[@1acrehomesteader43]

Trees in the road = FREE FIREWOOD! So glad you posted this video. Just came in from working outside and needed something to relax too. Hope you and Mrs. Boss have an awesome weekend!

[@danielvrana9444]

Here’s a tip for the green house floor. Salt pour rock salt on the floor it will get crushed in the rocks and nothing will grow on salted earth. The salt will leach in the floor into the dirt. Now you will have too repeat this for two seasons then every other year and I have yet to have anything grow up in the green house. Dad thought me that back in the early 1970’s. I like your prospectives!!!

[@Trent38G]

Well done JC. Nice video. My favorite part was the comment about "Lori doesn't even have to do it in a bikini like all the modern homesteaders do"! I love it!!!! God bless y'all brother!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Trent and God Bless :-)

[@linak7155]

Ahhh... a respite from all the insanity here! 🌻💯👍

[@bayoutown1990]

Boss, it's been a good while since we've been able to watch your channel (months). It's great to see and listen to you again especially in these times! Listening to you talk about daily homestead activities is refreshing and sane - thank you for keeping things going and keeping things "normal" for everyone in the midst of insanity. Your reality is our reality here on our homestead and it's so grounding. So glad to see you keeping going and doing well. Love watching your progress and your joy for the greenhouse and the cabin life. :D

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear that and thank you for saying so :-))

[@yankey4]

I get a lot of shit about where my solar is. When I was look it's where i get the most sun. I still get told on my videos I am nuts. Can't win lol. What works for me. May or may not work for them. Thanks for sharing brother. Love y'all. God Bless..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@paulcole2172]

It’s called happiness and you look happy

[@nordicstarhomestead7314]

We LOVE your perspective Boss!! That's why we watch!! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us....my boys absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE to watch!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I appreciate you saying so. Thank you.

[@paulasmith4933]

I do like the why you "see" things! Keep on keeping on!

[@annm6049]

Hello to you all from the UK. Yet again, another great vlog. I so enjoy your content it always makes me smile, so I thank you for that. You are simply living your life the way you want to and I so admire that. Stay safe and well. Hugs xx

[@MrRDJEEP]

JC there was that little bit of gitty again talking about the garden, it's infectious ha ha. Enjoy

[@davidvansickle563]

😂😂✌️✌️I love your chuckle😂😂. I was curious on germination of plants, thanks for your answer. 🙏🙏 I hope the Jeep is an inexpensive repair for you. May God keep blessing you and protecting you & Lori everyday 🙏🙏

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Boss not much to say but you two are living your dream. My husband and I both thought it was so beautiful driving among the snowy woods.❤

[@Jeffy2n]

Hi, so I am a ASE mastertech. The 40 jeep are known for crank sensor issues. When the signal goes too low, it will shut off the injectors and ignition. There is a three wire connector on the top of the intake manifolds number 6 runner. Usually, all you need to do is unplug it and reconnect it a couple times, this will clean it enough that it will start to work again.

[@chamilton9182]

Great Friday night. A cold beer and a boss vid. Life is good! Lori is a tough gal. Love your optimism and outlook on life. Always positive regardless of what life throws at you. I'd take a downed tree over traffic any day. I love that you love doing what you are doing. That is the definition of JOY... which explains why you are so positive regardless of what life throws at you. Thanks for taking us along. God Bless y'all. Love and hugs from Texas.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We're here for the joy of living here and there's no place like home :-))

[@gallopingg1]

STAY SAFE AND WELL BOTH OF YOU, MICK FROM UK GREAT VID.

[@davidscott8400]

Going to be below or close to zero at night hope Frankie keeps everybody warm

[@albertwaggoner3249]

Boss, excellence in simplicity. What you have built fits. It serves you and Lori, you plant you grow you eat. Sounds like the circle of life. Your happy and successful with this program. As as always your planning for upgraded results with the up grades during the new cabin build. Yes, you are Keeping on with Keeping on. Thank you for all the info and look forward to the next time you and Lori share with us. God Bless and protect you all...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Albert and God Bless you and yours :-)

[@lavondacarter7228]

Beautiful snow, because we never see that much in Tennessee, breathtakingly beautiful, hoping you both stay healthy and safe !

[@luciepaul1]

Luv your sense of humour and outlook on life. Your videos are always entertaining , informative and refreshing. Stay safe n warm

[@usbpphillips]

This was our first winter with a greenhouse. When temps dropped we pruned the tomatoes down and we kept a heater going in it until the last of our tomatoes were ripe. It would have been a bit cheaper to buy them but I got an extra 58 lbs of home grown tomatoes.

[@sandyseas8355]

No matter what life throws at you, you getter done; I love it. tyfs; ur the boss!!

[@dogpaw775]

"to overcome adversity is to experience the full delight of existence". just ask the Boss.

[@harveypyke4897]

Some days are smoother than others, trick is to take it slow, do what you have to, just get through it.

[@ms.docileone]

i was amazed when i watched my dad use up to 3 come-a-longs to get "unstuck" on dirt roads (most of them self built logging roads, lol

[@jimw8090]

I really enjoyed your comments on perspective a couple of videos back. Just keep up the good work and enjoying what you do. Thank you for sharing.

[@noodlesisjustwatching]

So funny that you mentioned the bikini clad off grid "ladies", my hubby and I were just talking about that very topic. Whenever we see thumbnails with that sort of "bait" we avoid the channel altogether, if they want views from us what they should do is put a cute dog on there, we love those! Hi to Frankie & Tildy!! You guys are the best, thank you for the great vids!

[@underwaterspottersofkentuc7171]

Can’t agree more about the dollar value compared to the pure joy value, I would never trade living in the country and being able to go out and do what I want when I want for that crazy city life!

[@Faithledliving]

Hey my friend... The addition of the tire no the back of your rig while pulling the other was quite wise and thanks for passing it on... we have had to do that several times... we were at the top of the mountain as a family doing firewood one year and my son was a new driver. His truck was acting up and I just had that mother’s instinct kick in and decided I would drive his truck down the mountain and still PRAISING God. Got about 3/4 of the way down the mountain (another BIG PRAISE this didn’t happen further up the mountain) the brakes on his truck gave out on his fully loaded down rig. Thankfully I did not need to bounce it off the mountain to stop her and the emergency brake was enough left to get her stopped and the grade in the mountain at that point surely helped, but I had a heck of a ride home once I was connected and being pulled with no brakes... I totally get Lori not wanting to be behind the wheel - I have had to do it a many of a time eeesh it is always quite the ride lol. A little funny too - our new off-grid tiny cabin is the same size as your Greenhouse lol 12 x 16 - it is perfect and cozy. Our greenhouse this spring will be bigger than our house lol can’t wait to get my hands dirty in the soil! God bless guys! Love ya’s

[@9252LIFE]

I greatly admire your perspective on the simple things in life. Keep them simple and enjoy it!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@hummingwind8869]

Okay Boss, I am ready for the video on perspectives. I am sure it is going to be great. I really enjoy your point of view. Thanks to you and Lori for sharing your lives with us. Enjoy the beautiful snow.

[@Shanmammy]

Ya'll are living large!! Love it!

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

Mount you rain gutter for your water collection on a 2nd facia board, & attach the 2nd facia to the 1st with a piano hinge, & in the winter it'll fold under the over hang, & in the spring fold it back out.

[@maryallen6334]

So pleased you are thinking of selling prints of your artwork. Wayne Dyer is great, isn't he. There are some very helpful books out there these days.

[@dianeb7420]

Great job getting the Jeep down the hill!👍🙏💕

[@antusharma6375]

Funny but truthful reply that your soilmix is simply dirt available 😄.

[@vallis1469]

I would ask how you're doing, but your spunky smile and "perspective" tells me you are okay. I'm so happy to see that. Here's to an incredible, prosperous, happy, fulfilling year ahead! xoxoxoxo

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Valli and the same to you :-))

[@bosse641]

Wonderful living on the mountain. God bless you both.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you John :-)

[@billkrause4585]

You are the power and water utility guy, and road crew.

[@sallyfrenette9643]

And all that man power keeps you healthier. ☺️ Definitely interested in the geothermal part of your new greenhouse. Hope your Jeep is an easy inexpensive fix!

[@bozona1mm]

I am also told that I can buy proiduce way cheaper than I can grow it myself. My answer to them is I know what I'm not eating. Such as pesticides, herbicides, fungisides, insecticides. Happy gardening.

[@applejack120]

I agree with you, when people ask why do you do that the answer is simple because I want to. Yes I know I don't have to I don't need to I just want to, it gives me pleasure what more reason could a person need. Great video again stay safe and continue to enjoy life the way you want to.

[@greg76543210]

Crank position sensor can be a common issue with the 4.0 Jeep engines. Symptoms seem consistent.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Spot on :-)

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Love the q&a. Happiness is worth more than $$ spent on harvesting in winter. Gas, time to town & inadequate taste with town bought veggies is worth a couple cords of firewood.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Well said!

[@relybiggunsbigguns5478]

Thank you for all your vids. Your a bright light👍

[@c0mputer]

You keep it SIMPLE. People want to complicate things...why? Simple is reliable and functional!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed.

[@johndoudna7055]

Lifestyle is the perspective. And no gym fees!

[@bulletdgw742]

Your the best channel out there Boss. Got my sister and brother-in-law hooked on watching you. They love your videos. 👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Awesome! Thank you my friend :-))

[@advforops]

Boss and Lori, Its always great to watch you two work together. I've been watching for sometime now i don't think you have mentioned the altitude of your place up there. God bless you both we have a three day storm coming more snow expected so I was splitting wood to day. You are right Boss its work like that, that brings joy while you do it.

[@prepperinireland2240]

I grew up in northern Scotland and the weather was very much like what you experience there. Now though sadly, the past couple of decades have seen such a decline in snowy winters it's a rare thing if snow lasts more than a week or two and people have become so soft they panic at the sight of it! :/ I'm old now and live in Ireland. I've seen more snow here in the past year we've been here than in Scotland the past few years. And it still doesn't last nor get so deep as there. So I'm hugely envious. I LOVE snow and the feeling it brings with it, that soft quietness, the pristine clean beauty of a fresh fall and being at home in front of a roaring fire, hot drink in hand. You live a beautiful life and so obviously love it. That's a rare thing in today's world. And it's why I watch you vids! Please keep on making them. All the best to you both, and hugs to Frankie and Tildie. x

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Alice. I appreciate your kind words :-))

[@janicewilliams2194]

Awesome Video. The N K would be easy to remember. No Kidding. I remember that big garden way back. So beautiful and lush.°•♡•°

[@davemi00]

We Always have to bring the Snowblower, Chainsaw and Shovels when we head up to our northern Michigan property...

[@maryhumphrey1470]

Is it any wonder I love you. Perspective is everything. We choose and have perspective on everything. Keep up the good work a,d keep spreading the positive word brother. You and Originally are ,such loved.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you Mary :-))

[@Barbarra63297]

Seeds are amazing in their longevity if stored right. I have a coffee can filled with mom’s Hibiscus seeds that are older than me, I’m 66, they are still viable and I start a few new plants every year. I never throw any seeds out unless they somehow get moisture on them and go bad

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Maybe some good sized rocks or brick near the woodstove to give off stored heat through the night. That thermal mass usually works great.

[@margaretbedwell58]

I love your positive outlook on life. There is just way too many negative tales being told and that doesn't help anyone. The roadway in the snow is Christmas card perfect, so clean and fresh and I presume it pretty much stays like that til it all melts. Thanks for sharing this video where even your car's breakdown isn't a big issue for you. Y'all have a Blessed day. BTW I got a kick out of Tildy telling you, "watch it, don't spill any of that water...be careful...whew you made it" She is so sweet.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Tildy's a talker and always telling me how to do things :-))

[@mjay8128]

I just love your channel !!! Whenever I watch a new or old video it is an instant pick me up and I am happy the rest of the day !!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@garyteague5182]

Art work of your cabin. So beautiful

[@douglasbecker2048]

I live 3/4 mile off highway on a private road here in Northern Wisconsin. I can empathize on the trips with downed trees and deep snow . Finally decided to get a used F250 and put a Boss v-plow on it . We also have a vertical drop to deal with but our view of lake superior is worth it . Love your channel.