Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin

A typical day involves a lot of relaxing and letting nature happen around me.

[@saykhelrachmones8668]

Wonderful show. Seeing those caved in dwellings has me reflecting on the temporariness of our existence. Congratulations on show number 100!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you very much!

[@earthangel8730]

@Orange Man Always Wins LIFE goes on forever. Our personal existence is brief. Mostly it is our Ego that is concerned about mortality. So, be here NOW. Each moment is a gift. That's why it is called the PRESENT.

[@tjtampa214]

Man, what a gorgeous place to sit around and do nothing. 🌿 Good to take a break here and there after so many years of activity. But really your eyes are filled with beauty and peace and life all around. 💜 Your heart enjoys it as well, I'm sure. 😉 And we're happy to enjoy it with via this new technology we have. Thanks! 🌈

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is really great that that special place can be enjoyed by so many.

[@susanorr7535]

This satisfies my soul, so soothing and peaceful.

[@toddogre2491]

Thanks again for another cabin time video. With all the craziness going on it's nice to relax and enjoy.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoy it! I have been getting a lot of comments about the peaceful break everyone is getting from watching amidst all that is going on.

[@rogercarter7195]

Well, another great day ahead because it started with my ole buddy Martin! Great job on your 100th show. Your camera work and editing has gotten really good.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks 👍 This little camera I use helps as it has a lot of features. I finally went to a better editing software and that has helped too.

[@alanchomor701]

Is there a heaven ? This man found his, you sir have made a beautiful place...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It sure reminds me of what the bible says about life on the new earth down the road.

[@SaykhelRachmones-um1no]

Mazel Tov on show number 100. Greetings from Israel.

[@shabbatman370]

Shabbat Shalom.

[@hammerhead7587]

Gut Shabbos!

[@miaotterson3074]

Congratulations on your #100 posting. I wish you much future success! Thanks for your channel.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you! You too! And to think it all started with video #1 that was only meant to be a thankyou for some chocolates that a lady sent along one post Christmas visit.

[@gigistitchin]

Many of my best memories are sitting in my flower gardens watching the birds, bees and butterflies! Still doing it everyday!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Mine too! Nothing like slowing down a little to enjoy the simple pleasures.

[@MIGHTYRIVERS19]

Martin just watched this video again ,love to see the blue water of Hawks Pond ,lots of love Lucy**

[@b.a.k.outdoors7394]

I had to get up, make a cup of coffee and sit here and watch this. Beautiful country. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MIGHTYRIVERS19]

Dear Martin , Congratulations on your 100 video of life at the cabin , thank you for sharing the nature , the trees , cooking , thoughts , and life with your friends and past history of the area , I am amazed that in the past families lived there and now it is all gone back to nature , a bit sad but this is life and this days all wants to live in comfort and modern amenities , you and Vonnie have a wonderful summer , blessings from across the pond **

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Many thanks!

[@billjensen1925]

I get disappointed when your videos come to an end. Great job and thank you. Cheers from Wisconsin. :)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So nice of you and my goal rather than "Enough already."

[@waynek921]

Nice videos martin I sure do enjoy them weekly thank you for showing us all around the area...God bless.

[@ld200A]

You are so blessed to have such a place and because of you we can enjoy the peacefulness and views also.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am blessed in having the cabin to enjoy and blessed again when I see how many enjoy it with me.

[@retiredyeti5555]

Since I subscribed about a year ago, I have gone back and watched every vlog that you put up. Now # 100! That is quite an accomplishment, and I never get tired of watching them - they are just the right length to hold my attention, and never, ever boring! Wishing you many more hale and healthy years of cabin visitations and vlogs!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hi Dale, thanks for the note of confidence. It is especially nice right now as I have been editing the vlogs for the spring trip. I have made 10 so for and think I there is enough interesting clips for 2-3 more. I aim for about 15 on each one as I personally can't hack a one hour vlog.

[@retiredyeti5555]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 - Some of the YTubers that I subscribe to, tend to put out 1 - 1 1/2 hour long vids. That long just puts me to sleep within half an hour!

[@backinthewoods2022]

Looks like a wonderful way to spend time. Your blessed to have such a place.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It really is!

[@johnthompson9601]

I had been missing the weekends without a visit from Mr. Martin, glad we got to spend this weekend at the cabin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

This one and many more to come.

[@trufantom21]

Good morning Martin. Thank you for sharing these vlogs. I'm from Australia and I watch you regularly. P.S...You're right about the Metric System.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks for sharing

[@elizabethguy]

Nothing like a trip to Martin's cabin with my morning coffee! So beautiful and serene. Hope the bear did no harm.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No physical damage to me or the cabin but the scene will remain mentally for a long time. More on this in a later video.

[@dalesmyth7398]

Thanks for the video Martin. I was watching the smoke coming out of the stove pipe there at your cabin, and reminds me of when I pull in my driveway, my stove pipe is on the west side of my house, so I can see it soon as I drive in, and seeing that smoke slowly coming out is a good feeling that my house is nice and warm after being out in the woods cutting wood or hunting. I use paper feed sacks to start my fires. I have hogs, chickens, other fowl, so I get those sacks every month, and there are 2 other farmers that give me all their paper feed sacks, so I've got plenty of fire starter each winter. No Birch in my area, or I'd use it myself.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Sure nice to have good material to get the fire going. My ritual on cool spring mornings is to have the stove set up the night before so the bark is lit and then the coffee started on the gas range. By the time the coffee has perked the wood stove has warmed and keeps my coffee just right for the following cups.

[@markleblanc291]

There is something to be said and appreciated about having time to yourself.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I agree! Fortunately my wife does too!!!!

[@markleblanc291]

TheNorthwoodsman1 Ah, that’s the secret to a long marriage! I’m working on 27 years so there’s truth in your theory!

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

@@markleblanc291 You know, distance makes the heart grow fonder, or something like that. That and we're both introverts so like a little time alone! The wife

[@judithneeley5229]

It's so nice to be back in your world and see things through your eyes and heart.

[@mudcrutched1]

Always love seeing the woods and all the beauty you get firsthand.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I love to share such great findings.

[@j.r.m5900]

Glad to see you back at your cabin. Last weekend was spent at my camp. Always peaceful, but always filled with memories of family and friends.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So many good times come flooding back.

[@jmccracken491]

Martin my friend we are both Born again Christians and we both realize we are here a short time. And that time is running out the day the clouds split and the Lord beckons us home are very very near. And those ho are not born again will be left to a terrible fate. God Bless ya Brother.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am reminded of what life will be like as the animals at the cabin come and sit with me.

[@ejm6492]

Thank you Martin. It’s so beautiful there!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You are very welcome

[@fnln544]

Old possessions make the best cabin items whether a pot or a chair. Thanks for another nice video.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Very true!

[@fnln544]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 And I'm going to make, for the first time, Vonnie's World Famous Cherry Pies. I'm excited to have one with coffee. Thanks, Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Enjoy!

[@johnwinden8511]

Newspaper which was once so prevalent has become a scarce commodity. I have found that I can use the output from our paper shredder for fire starter. I love your Valhalla that you have there, thanks for sharing it with us. :)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You are right on the papers. Friends sometimes will bring out a current newspaper for me to read.

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Thank you for sharing!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You are so welcome

[@hunterthompson8450]

Thank you for another great video Martin. It's like a Saturday ritual to wake up, prepare breakfast and enjoy your video.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good morning! I am not sure how many more but as I edit I still can't see the end coming.

[@jf8947]

Nice to see another video. Congrats on 100 videos.Looks so peaceful there.

[@mikew9468]

You need a kayak or canoe for hawks pond, I don’t recall one from any other videos. You have a beautiful piece of paradise carved out there, I love to see you enjoying it. Stay healthy and safe Martin.😁

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I think an inner tube would be more fitting.

[@Ahamad6011]

I no longer watch TV because of all the divisive and degenerate content, we cut the cable. I’m very thankful for the entertainment you provide, much appreciated!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I understand, and happy to share the cabin.

[@MrLouis79]

I look forward to the videos. Keep the good work up.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, will do!

[@rickycook3489]

😊 Happy to see you at the cabin! Missed you. Got a new chair for outdoors? Can't wait for more videos Martin. Makes my day to see you. Love the animals and country side. Take care and Vonnie too From Wanda in North Ga

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I found the yellow office chair more to me liking this trip. A lot more video to come from this extended trip to the cabin.

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

So that is where the bear poops in the woods. I've always heard they did that!

[@geraldnichols1853]

What a great surprise. Woke up with the sunrise this morning to a new Martin's cabin video to enjoy with my coffee. In the process of getting my building site for my off grid cabin going up by Mercer Wisconsin I took a day or so to go explore the area a bit. Found a small, log trapper cabin similar to the size of yours and being abandoned it is starting to decay but if that cabin could talk wow. I took some pictures of it the next time I see you I'll share them.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Sounds great!

[@46tatty]

Martin you need a wood swing in front of your cabin. Swinging can be so fulfilling.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have a spot under the cedar trees that might work for that.

[@gregvanballegooyen1035]

Congrats on 100 episode hope to see many more trying to learn how to relax admire your ability to be content

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

If I can't be content at that cabin there is not hope for me.

[@larryjacobs5713]

Another wonderful, informative, relaxing video as we have another personal visit with Martin! Thank you Martin loved hearing from you!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Many thanks

[@KIMI-xt4eb]

peace and quiet and nature,enjoy! be well

[@davestelling]

Sure enjoy & appreciate your channel, Martin. Thanks...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Very welcome

[@bruceaplin]

ALWAYS happy to see The Northwoodsman1 Hi Martin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am approaching the age where I can start saying "It's good to be seen."

[@nikburton9264]

Great video, Martin! I absolutely LOVE cornbread in the morning! Either leftover from the night before in a bowl of milk, or fresh and hot with butter and honey. We have swans here, too. They're some mean birds. I worked in a hatchery for a few years, and they put a goose to shame. Pretty though. Congratulations on #100.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Oh yes! I wonder what those swans are really saying.

[@TheMacGeek]

I always love watching your videos. Nice peaceful cabin. Have a great day.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, you too!

[@TheChase008]

Congratulations on giving us number 100. It was a relaxing and serene video full of peace and enjoyment , something we have come to expect and enjoy from you Martin. And i just want to thank you for the joy you bring to all of us.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you for the nice words of appreciation.

[@kimberleeb2727]

Martin , Thank you for your videos !!! lol my hubby has watched you for quite some time and now I find myself watching your videos .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you like them!

[@davethebeau1365]

Really enjoyed this one... especially the parting shot.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, I am editing video #114 so a lot more to come from this visit. I am happy with the way they are working out too.

[@59chevt]

Great social distancing, thanks for sharing..........................

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it. I told my wife "You mean its really 6 feet and not 600 miles?"

[@andrewpalmer1630]

Hey! Show number 100. Nice job. How about showing us how the stain on the back of the cabin is fading in? I really liked the foundation show and the staining show. Much success and good health to you and yours.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will try and remember to do that. It looks to me like it is the same tone as when I put it on. I called it ugly but some prefer it over the clear.

[@judyoneal7887]

I have to say, that foundation show was impressive. That was no small job to undertake, let alone with no help.

[@The1Ox]

Sweet and peaceful! Shalom! Shalom!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Shalom

[@JohnWhite-si4xc]

Very nice video it is always nice to remember some of the things from yesteryear i always do that my wife is always saying get over it but i can't it is nice to remember those times it is nice and peaceful at your cabin even me watching it thank you sir

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So true!

[@harrygoodwin8998]

Mornin Martin Nice to see your newest video..and really nice to see some smoke coming out of the chimney 👍👍

[@harrygoodwin8998]

Are you almost back for the summer now ??

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

With the Canadian border closed I may be here for a while.

[@bobesselstyn461]

Hey to ya Martin glad for another,hope all is well with you and yours take care be safe

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, you too!

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Another Wonderful Time Spent with you, Martin, Love The History Of The Area. Be Well, Friend ! ATB T God Bless

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it, wish I knew more details of the other cabins.

[@gabevieira8732]

Those De Laval and Surge milking buckets take me back many years when those were used twice a day to milk the cows.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Some of these are ones I used as a child.

[@Lisa-cj6vx]

I remember those too!!

[@rodneywager2142]

DeLaval was only a couple miles from my house in New York dairy farming was popular when I was younger. Those days are gone! Now people get upset if you trim a tree let alone clear a field.

[@gabevieira8732]

@@rodneywager2142 We have two 550 cow dairies and farm over 500 acres to feed those cows out here in the central valley of Ca.

[@Lisa-cj6vx]

@@rodneywager2142 the delaval trucks go to my cousins farm alot. I live in NY. Was it in Castile?

[@johnwayne3101]

Congratulations on 100. Great video thx!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks so much!!

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

I like that snazzy wilderness chair.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A bank retired them years ago, very well made.

[@locksbog4270]

Good stuff Martin!👍😃✌️

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@edwardallen1195]

Great show.

[@deannaclayton6934]

We just got back from a week at our off grid cabin. Nice to see you are up enjoying yours too.🤩

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Welcome back! I know it had to be good.

[@bigwallyhdfb]

Love the peaceful videos

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you like them!

[@Bigdaddy1992.]

Thanks for sharing the old buildings

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you like them! I wish I knew more of the story behind them but it has been lost.

[@Bigdaddy1992.]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 glad you're sharing what you know

[@davinamarshall2780]

These are crazy times we're experiencing so it's good to see you back at the cabin Martin. It's comforting to know that some things don't change.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Absolutely

[@kenpflueger1967]

Looks so relaxing Martin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is

[@xeroxene]

I enjoy your cabin videos. That sunshine looks pretty nice. Hello from Australia. -2c here tonight. Which for us, is pretty cool.

[@shaenj]

-2c?...damn, you must be in Victoria or Tassie...Im a Sandgroper.

[@xeroxene]

@@shaenj Yep. Central Victoria. Apple country. We max out at about -5c on a good year.

[@shaenj]

@@xeroxene hahaha...My mother was born in Colac on a dairy farm. She loved to tell the story of the cold winters, Having no shoes she would stand in Cow Pats to warm her tootsies!

[@MIGHTYRIVERS19]

CONGRATULATIONS MARTIN ON YOUR 100 VIDEO , LOVELY TO SEE YOU AT THE CABIN , SMOKING CHIMNEY AND YOU RELAXING , LOTS OF LOVE**

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Smoking chimney says it all, Martin's here.

[@kendrasmith6637]

Always calming and peaceful to me here. Happy new year 2022. 😃

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Thanks for taking us along Martin. You do a very nice job of "abiding".

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks 👍

[@donnavaughn8813]

Thanks for the trip my friend 💕💕

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks for visiting

[@skswig1]

Martin you are looking like a million bucks!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Cabin air and water will do that to anyone.

[@jonhamilton5789]

I’m surprised you’ve never put a canoe on Hawk’s pond, if there’s Pike minnows, there has to be breeding sized Pike as well. Very relaxing video.

[@pamelaarescurrinaga8201]

God's in his heaven - all's right with the world. R. Browning.

[@juliegogo2941]

Chitter chattering of two for life friends. Thanks

[@bonescdxx]

Metric is cool. I was, as most American children, taught the English system of measurement. I was also taught how to use a conversion table. I have no problem with anyone using either system.

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

@Bob Stewart I'm Mart's wife and I still can't wrap my head around it.

[@gman77gas]

@Bob Stewart i remember in the 70's when the push was on. Think Metric. Being a mechanical engineer. Retired. I learned to adapt. 25.4mm=1 inch

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am just trying to do my part to prompt the change.

[@thejdogcool]

The imperial system is our unique cultural inheritance, and I don't think we should trash it. Unless you're incredibly dumb (which most engineers, carpenters, etc. aren't), the Imperial system isn't difficult to use. Besides, the metric system was based on a Frenchman's measurement of the circumference of the Earth -- which he got wrong! Our system is human -- it uses feet and yards, which were originally meant to be the size of the average belt. So that's why I support the Imperial system, anyway.

[@filmbluff99]

Show number100, where is the Celebration cake? Martin, I always like it when you show the remains of the old buildings and talk about the folks who lived in the area in the past. Greetings from🇬🇧.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I wish I knew more about some of those past residents. Locally no one seems to know anything about them. I even searched out a 99 year old man about 10 years ago that who knew a lot but not about that exact area.

[@bobbynash282]

Good an bad on this. Bad is im up just back in at 2 am with the dogs. Good is a martin video an im first. As long as new video is up im ok. Got coffee in hand but no cherry pie . If martin would just share after all that whole chocolate cake he just had.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Burp!!

[@retiredyeti5555]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 - gluttony is a sin! LOL, LOL! I did that a few times in my life!

[@louieysursa6973]

Martin you live a great life

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I do have fun and no regrets.

[@dinasyoyos6384]

I'd love to live like this.

[@robertstern9951]

Another great video. A wonderful glimpse into the peaceful life. No worries about social disterning.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So true!

[@carlosfernandez1]

Certainly you don't have an issue with social distance. Personally I don't like cities. Your place is just beautiful, wonderful, perfect. I love it.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Very true!

[@abcsandoval]

#100 ! Congratu lations. I just found #2 from 2009. You had a large 'mp3' player :D I suppose modern for those days. Happy 100th Martin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hey, I'm still using that. I like the big screen.

[@johnmccormick175]

Nice video Martin...stay safe.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, you too!

[@jan6293]

I’m naming those swans Martin and Vonnie! 🦢🦢💕

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I do not think we ever talk that much!

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

In fact Jan, one time we were going out west and didn't say a word all the way across North Dakota except 'did you see that', 'yeah', 'that was something'. LOL

[@carmineiadeluca935]

Way to Go Martin ! 💪 great videos 👍 God bless you & yours & 🇺🇸❤

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, you too!

[@earthangel8730]

New sub here. Hawks pond is lovely. I like your voice and storytelling.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Welcome aboard! Comments such as yours have led me to do more storytelling in these later videos.

[@jmccracken491]

Video 100 wow lot of work but a great look into your loves.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks so much 😊loves says it all.

[@backcountrypipe]

Another perfect video of a calming day around the cabin. Hope all is well Martin. Regards Mark

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

All good, I spent 5 weeks there on this trip and could have happily stayed longer. I had never stayed that late into June but this year the bugs were tolerable and that make it possible.

[@MrLuke-ll4sz]

I’m proud of the AMERICAN measuring system 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I know it would take some getting used to but we are already living with it in the background.

[@BilgePump]

Hi Martin. Always a treat when we get a “at the cabin” notification. Hey if u can elevate the water can with a spigot on it, bingo eh.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Great idea and it will be a future project. I am going to put up a structure to get my solar panels about 10 feet in the air. It will be out in full sun and may just be the ticket to elevate a water container with a shower hose. Paint it black and I should be in business.

[@joharmon2148]

I guess at one time there were lots of cabins up there. At least you and your friends saved yours. Always nice to see a video put out and a nice slow walk around the forest. Take care and well

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks 👍

[@outsidewithstevep]

Martin. Thank you for sharing your time at the cabin. I look forward to your videos.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

More to come!

[@outsidewithstevep]

TheNorthwoodsman1 we’re heading up tomorrow to our off grid cabin. We’ve been building it for 4 years. About 50% done. It’s more about the journey than anything else. It’s close to the west side of Algonquin park in Ontario.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The journey is to be enjoyed and may your cabin always provide more of that.

[@mikeanthony3986]

Great video sir.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you liked it!

[@EJChezz]

Thanks for the tour around the area and looking at the old cabins from friends. Congrats on #100 too. Looks so peaceful.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks 👍

[@elkmike23]

Great vid, as always. I especially enjoy the historical homesteads. It's for sure my favorite area of MN here to visit, I go up as often as I can.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Couldn't agree more!

[@mikefedele4521]

Those old structures remind me of a spot we used to bear hunt very similar. I wonder what they are today then there is an old trappers cabin that is on a lake we fish truthfully only found it 5-6 years ago but it has been there from the 60's it has held up well I enjoyed your video thanks

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Too bad these structures are sinking fast.

[@caraoosterhouse7348]

Wonderful video! Thanks for taking us along.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks for watching

[@povertyhilladventures7088]

Another excellent video. I enjoyed watching it. Thank you for taking the time to post it. Brian (Poverty Hill Adventures)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@donnavaughn5393]

Thanks you my dear friend see you my friend see you soon