Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin #18 Where the time goes

A little hiking, exploring and chores and the time flies at the cabin.

[@StBernardAcres]

What an awesome journey you share with us. One of the more serene and enjoyable channels on all of KZbin!

[@Harley04]

He is the Dalai Lama of Minnesota; he is as one with his surroundings!

[@susanstoltz2555]

This has become one of my favorite channels. Thanks so much!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, it is nice to hear they are interesting to others.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Wow, that's some sloooow growth!

[@micjam1986]

I have a place on a dirt road.. its fantastic to see how other people do things and solve problems. Thank you for posting all your vids. Reminds me of the poem.. "Grow old with me, the best is yet to be...." God Bless my friend!

[@stevearmstrong9071]

What a "Wonderful World" you have there Martin, thank you so much for sharing. I must admit I a bit envious of you but at the same time you inspire me to continue to utilize the assets of my own little world surrounded by natures beauty. Thanks again and take care!

[@garychynne1377]

MANY BEAUTIFUL SCENES. THANK U GARE

[@Wintertrekker]

Indeed a special place.

[@janmorse2162]

Trumpeters make good neighbors. We are lucky enough to have a fair number nesting in my area, I see them often when I'm on my hunting, trapping, and fishing jaunts.

[@kendrasmith6637]

Love walking around this area, as you take us. This was interesting to watch. Thanks Martin 😊

[@ernestkooistra1559]

A blast from the past. 😊

[@tonimactavish9937]

HISTORY AND NATURE, WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE!

[@gjtingwall1]

Sir...you rock. Picture perfect for where / how I grew up. Thank you. (For your service)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You are welcome, glad I captured it for you.

[@jerrettfan]

Been watching all your video's you are living MY dream. I can only wish. Thanks for the great videos.I will continue to the last. God bless you and your family

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks Jim.

[@leotabaca5476]

You have a beautiful place.I enjoy your videos.I watch you work and the things you do reminded me of my Mom.She loved the woods loved her rocks and was a rock mason.she would move rocks just like you Even in her late 70''ds. She has been gone now 17 yr..So thank you for bring back a lot of memories. Lee

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I'm glad to hear they were enjoyable for you thanks for the insight into your mom and her love of the woods.

[@georgettewood8894]

Liked your sofa perch. What a terrific way to reconnect with the Almighty,s creation. I,ve watched Number I to 18 and will watch them again. A satisfied subscriber...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

+Georgette Wood Glad you enjoyed the presentations of my time around the cabin. The little squirrels used to get in but putting mortar in the holes they chewed has caused them to give up. Safety is always on my mind as I toil away the hours up there. Thanks for your comments

[@t.w.milburn8264]

Very refreshing way 2 start the mornin, Martin; Great stills & Pans of your wonderful playground, & even a visit from the lil Feathered Friends. Thanks again 4 sharing a wonderful video, Friend...Happy Trails From Down East.............ATB Terry........God Bless

[@Genetk44]

Love the inground stove-pipe coldbox idea.

[@Ruger41mag]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@peabennett6939]

You have inspired another generation. Thank you for sharing, my dad would have loved the history and stories you show and share with us!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, the videos seem to be well accepted and I am happy about that.

[@scotiabushcraft9570]

Great video. That perch lets you live like a king.

[@larryjacobs5713]

Martin miss your cabin videos so much

[@debbiefromillinois532]

Thanks for sharing your north woods haven with us. I really appreciate the time you put into these videos. I had to smile when I saw your new and improved perch you built. Looks like great spot for a contemplative rest. :-)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

+Debbie Schneider That rest spot is an easy half mile from the cabin and is surrounded with great bird habitat. Hard to pass by without stopping for a spell.

[@oldfamilychannel]

TheNorthwoodsman1 love watching your videos, they don’t make videos like this anymore.

[@BB02XX]

TheNorthwoodsman1 ,,, we need to take up a collection to buy you some trail cams so you can show us some wolf, deer and bear activity. Would love to see it. Always something goin on over at Martins cabin!

[@darci12u]

Mr. Martin you have a great piece of woods ...thanks for sharing.

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

Tranquility at its finest. I remember hiking as a kid on that marshmallowy terrain and being fascinated by it.

[@jimdodd3462]

You brightened my evening with your video ! Thanks !

[@JDKvideos]

Anxious to see some new videos.... Hope all is ok

[@JoshSmith-pg6gn]

Wow what a treasure you have with your cabin thank you for sharing

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks Josh, a treasure it is.

[@hotwheels2511]

ALOT OF HISTORY IN THOSE WOODS!!!!

[@rockcrazygal5166]

You love nature the way I do! Nice video!

[@sherrikelly1708]

I love your videos. I live in a small city. We get more lights and can't see the stars much anymore.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

There are no lights up there at all so it is awesome to look up at an ink black sky and stars so thick it is a Milky Way.

[@tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379]

Well I thought I saw all the videos and then this one was recommended. Imagine the stories behind that old cabin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So little known about who settled and built these cabins.

[@tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 sure would love to know the history of certain things and to go back and ask them some questions.

[@Mikesorrento3344]

Another fine video, thank you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks John, the gun is more for peace of mind than anything. Like you said, a warning shot should be all that is needed.

[@kevintulak9987]

I have been enjoying your videos, while I wait for spring and a chance to get back in the bush. Thanks for sharing.

[@coreygillum12]

thank you Martin. I very much needed to see that. excellent job. keep th m coming.

[@vincentdsnt]

God Bless you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@backcountrypipe]

Always amazed by your cabin videos. Love all the trees and old cabins in that area., your lucky to have such a place to spend time and roam the forest. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Regards Mark

[@zoeycla]

Wow! I just love this video. It's so well done and I've learned lots from you. Keep it up and all the best to you!!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, glad you liked walking along.

[@InaWorldfullOfHearts]

I so love the imagery in the photographs in your videos.. So beautiful, and heart touching. I love nature and all it's wonder,, Nature feels so like home... Thank you Martin for sharing with us. :-)

[@darci12u]

awesome!love your walks....

[@rosto5124]

thank you so much, your cabin and everything was said perfectly...keep up the great work as people all over love it and learn from this! awsome

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, I will try to keep the standards high in these videos.

[@o-i-c-udisolve8352]

the pictures at the end look majestic

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, it is a very nice place for scenic walks in the north country.

[@chefranden]

I always wanted a place like this, but too poor and too busy and now too old. I'll just use your videos as memories of what it could have been. Thanks.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will do my best to make it come alive for you.

[@patrick45sue]

chefranden Life passes us by in the blink of an eye..

[@pandjnixon]

I've looked at a lot of cabins over the years, but yours Martin, would be hard to beat for dimensions that "sit right", (width to height ratio looks really good) and it also blends so well into the surrounding landscape, hence its most excellent picturesque setting !

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Paul, I agree with you on the size. Many have said how great it looks but I think you have nailed the reason.

[@justcrawling1916]

What a life... My goodness I am so jealous.. Glad someone can enjoy it.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks for the note, it is very enjoyable up there.

[@silvermaple7779]

Outstanding video from start to finish. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@sambowz78]

hey martin love your videos !! just happened to come across them ,sure does put a mans soul at ease after a long day at work !! thanks always !!

[@BUSYBAYMENKRISRUMBOLT]

always a great watch buddy loved the raised perch

[@cabotbluegill]

you have a lovely place to spend time Martin

[@Brad1237202]

Thanks for sharing Martin!!!

[@Alexenrosen]

Beautifully written video. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, I like trying different approaches.

[@mitchlosier]

Great video , nice woods .

[@larrykramer6057]

Your perch is not a perch because it is a throne. For the King Of The Woods.

[@markhenderson6198]

You are a lucky man.

[@postcardsfromheaven]

ha ha ! stove pipe root cellar ! literally a cool idea !

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Anything in a pinch to make life easier.

[@robinrowe2159]

Did you replace your fridge yet. If not , an educated guess would be that it is vapour locked . This is worth trying . With fridge disconnected try rolling it over a two day period . First on one side for 12 hrs then upside down then other side and right side up 12hr each . This has fixed many of these units . I have also had customers place one in a truck and by the time it shook all the way to me it worked fine. Love your vids, have a place similar to yours north of Kingston Ontario Canada and when I can't get out there your videos are next best thing Robin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Robin, I came across that cure somewhere on the internet and it cured my problem. I am going to put it in a future video but wanted to make sure the fix lasted before I did it. Thanks

[@ScoutAn01]

Tim Hortons mug. Haha. Thought you're a Canuck! Great channel.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

My Tim Horton's mug was gift from up there. Thanks for watching.

[@mux1978]

Awesome video martin. Spruce bogs are one my fave places...well, when its not bug season! In regards to the cabins, have you have ever thought of metal detecting those sites?

[@russellrlf]

Retirement never looked so good!

[@georgiaelevatorsandmore869]

Do you ever see any snakes? Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Garter snakes are around and blue spotted salamandars.

[@frizzlefrap]

I know it's pretty darn cold there now and i'm sure you have quite a bit of snow (in the snowbelt northeast of Cleveland they had almost 3 feet of snow last week from lake effect - i'm a bit luckier that we have had very little in Sandusky, Oh)........ a lot colder so far in the last few weeks ...... stay warm ........ and have fun

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Interesting in that there is only 4-6 inches in the area right now, about the least in all of the upper mid-west.

[@937matador]

You should install a ram pump from your spring. Uses no power and will run forever as long as you have a water supply. Easy to disable in the winter. Tons of videos on you tube on the subject.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Always thinking of a better way but the spring is a mile away. Rain gutters have been used for gathering water lately and want to make a better storage system for that.

[@michaelrichardson4623]

I love your vids. I am going to use your stove pipe fridgration method.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, we did use the pipe the next spring and it served well. Fortunately by rolling the propane fridge around I was able to loosen what ever had clogged the lines.

[@joepimer666]

love it feel like im with ya

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, that is what I am trying to do.

[@Nortekj]

Concerning the camper refrigerator, does the pilot keep going out as soon as you release the push knob? If so, it is the thermo-coupling that has gone bad. It will be the unit that is just above where the pilot flame is and looks like the blanked off end of a small pipe tube and has a small copper pipe that goes back to the gas control valve and the entire length is approx. a foot long. A new one can be purchased at most RV dealers and isn't too expensive about 20 dollars at the most. That part is what usually goes bad on those refrigerators as they have a totally and permanently sealed refrigerant system. Just stumbled onto your channel tonight and have already watched the series about your cabin, Great videos and I enjoyed them very much.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

+Nortekj My pilot light is OK but during one stay the unit slowly lost its cooling capacity. I suspect the freon had a slow leak as it took several days for the cooling to cease entirely. Not sure if can be fixed. New or used are so expensive that I brought it home to find out if it can be restored.

[@Nortekj]

TheNorthwoodsman1 It can be repaired if the system isn't too far gone but it will most likely cost more than finding another one that came out of a camper or motor home. I would check on Craigslist.com in your area to see if anyone close has one listed or you could put in an ad yourself in trying to locate one nearby. Hope this will help somewhat.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

+Nortekj In my area camper fridges are in short supply. On Craigslist many are seeking one so the prices are at least $350 for an old used one. I think adapting by canning some venison and chicken will be my solution.

[@jhfenderr1]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and knowledge I would love to have the opportunity to do what you do The outdoors are awesome I was born in upstate New York Near Albany John 😀

[@frizzlefrap]

I noticed at 3:30 a plant that looks like some kind of Artemisia (wormwood, maybe) ............ do you recognize exactly what it is? oh, happy holidays to you and your family ........... thanks for your videos ....... I enjoy them immensely (a very beautiful area) ....... your a lucky guy!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am not much on plant ID so maybe someone can chime in on this one. I do count my blessings.

[@Harley04]

It's a wonder you never used a quad to get in and out or a snowmobile in the winter; maybe when you get a bit older !!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Local forest rules prevent use of an ATV as there are wetlands to cross. Much more peaceful if the motor crowd can't decide to visit but walk-ins are always welcome.

[@richavery5431]

Was admiring you backpack, what brand or where did you purchase it? Just started watching your videos today.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is an old Eureka day pack and I doubt it is made anymore. Thanks for joining us.

[@michaellohre1470]

I see you have the spin style post hole auger that I have not seen since I was a teen in Minnesota. IMHO they beat the hell out of modern chomper style PHD. Any story behind that tool?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No story but in that sandy soil by the cabin it is really fast. Not sure why they are not used more because those other styles leave something to be desired.

[@JDKvideos]

Are all of these trails you have on your own property? Exactly what I want to do with the rest of my years.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The trails I walk are old settler roads and winter logging roads. One trails ends eight miles from the cabin so every year I try walk them and cut away the fallen trees so I can enjoy them.

[@larryjacobs5713]

Martin you have mentioned that the old timers said they drove all over that country. What changed?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You have heard of the dust bowl days of the 1930's and that was the time period when they could drive all over. They did not have four wheel drive either. Another change is there were no beavers at that time so all the water flowed away. Now the beavers have all the flowages blocked so the low spots may be holding water all year.

[@thenorthernvoyager6933]

Keep up the videos!!! What video recording device do you use?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

+TheNorthernVoyager I use a Canon SX130 camera that fits in a shirt pocket. That way it is always with me. Most video is with a tripod.

[@DavidisDawei]

Great Video Do you filter and boil the water you retrieved? No need to carry a rifle when you wander away from your cabin?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

+DavidisDawei I do boil the water from the spring just to be sure. I have drank it straight from the pool but feel better about boiling it. To carry a gun out there? Check out the Wolves,Moose and bears too close for comfort video.

[@DavidisDawei]

TheNorthwoodsman1 I watch all your videos - don't recall ever seeing you with a weapon

[@randykeeping2661]

At 6.41 you sould take that wood stove and fix it up

[@michaelrichardson4623]

I've a guestion,,all the old homestead s you come across. can someone just show up on one and rebuild and live there ??

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No, the federal government and the state got most of the land back 75 years ago. Fortunately for me some stubborn person refused to leave and kept taxes paid.

[@chadstrutzenberg9171]

Which auto plant did you work at?

[@timlundberg161]

ever get spooked out there?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

When the wolves are howling between me and the cabin and it is getting dark it is spooky.

[@rexrexerest5023]

May I ask you the size of your cabin ? Just curious.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Rex, the cabin in about 16x13 feet inside with a roof peak of about 8 feet.

[@rexrexerest5023]

Thank you. May I ask if there is any knowledge about Indians living there, part of the country..

[@eds1994fatboy]

Was Sven a midget.....that outhouse looked like kiddie sized.....Cool vid Martin....is your last name Proenneke

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No it is west of the BWCA. Not sure of Sven's stature but I may be able to come up with a picture as I have a source for info on him.

[@ukbb8984]

4:56 is this water is safe to drink?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have but usually boil it to make sure.

[@leonardburns1780]

you have a very fine cabin and does take a lot of maintanence but be safe my friend I wish you well ehhh

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, maintenance - puttering, what's the difference. I enjoy having things to do.

[@elisemgreen1]

Man you are too trusting. I would carry a AR and a p226.

[@alexjensen5993]

Where is this?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Northern MN

[@leecurtis6354]

No one gets fat and out of shape living off the grid

[@wdavisga]

Please pace yourself when lifting boulders, using a wheelbarrow and doing other strenuous work. Men our age, (I am 74) have increasing health issues. You don't want a heart attack to end what you enjoy most, particularly when alone.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I do watch such things, note that I roll a lot of rocks and use leverage when I can, Thanks

[@coreygillum12]

thank you Martin. I very much needed to see that. excellent job. keep th m coming.