Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin #61 The Wife + Building a Woodshed at the Cabin

A mix of old pictures and new video from the cabin. A few minutes setting up the video and then a picture of The Wife at the cabin in the early days. I then show how I constructed the woodshed using just a chainsaw, post hole digger and a wheel barrow.

[@donnavaughn5393]

Thanks you Martin miss you see you soon

[@thomaskissell2416]

Saw those angel wings over your shoulder back home. Gosh, your wife has a beautiful smile! You blessed man!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks so much

[@ann-raelagrelle8312]

The eagle is a sacred bird for natives thank you for the respect

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I was able to watch 7 at one time the other day. I have another road killed deer to take out there tomorrow and hope to capture the eagles majesty with the camera.

[@fhazen01]

Just happened to run across this. You’re a very fortunate man to have a wife that is interested in cabin life that you can share with. You remind me so much of myself. Martin, no one can ever say you are lazy. Best of luck to you in all your future endeavors. I hope your generating cabin wood smoke for many more years. 👍🙏

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is the plan but thankful for every trip I can get in up there.

[@woody2009]

Dear Martin and Mrs Northwoodsman. Your videos are inspiring and educational. I hope you realize what an encouragement you are to many who watch. Godspeed!

[@benscoles5085]

Mr. Martin, the wood shed is just perfect for the setting.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@cgriggsiv]

Martin you have definitely a very beautiful wife and I am extremely happy that you decided to feed the eagles as well thank you for sharing excellent video have yourself a good night

[@coasterbrookie]

cgriggsiv at first I thought you meant he fed his wife to the eagles

[@istepheniadeluca8531]

❤ poor Vonnie, she's a real Saint living with Martin the crazy character 😉 😅😂 🥂

[@donnavaughn5393]

Love luckily story

[@bluegrasssasquatch4930]

I love all your videos, Martin. I've just purchased a piece of land and hoping to throw up a small cabin on it within the next year. These videos are always inspiring and enjoyable. Thanks for your time in putting these together. As a filmmaker, I know just how much times goes into even so-called simple productions!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You can do it! I really enjoy putting these together.

[@stogies69]

Very nice video. Thank You

[@diannevanalstine6835]

I really enjoyed that! Thanks for sharing the history and great to put a face to the cherry pie maker. You have a good wife as well as a good life there. Long may you both prosper.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Our pleasure!

[@lavenderrose22h55]

Oh my goodness I have watched this two or three time still makes me laugh. And no wonder she decided to stay home in the warm house ,,,,,just love the pix of you and her Shame she gave it up but I do understand. And as long as she you her awesome pies to keep you going ,,,give her a hug when you get home show her you appreciate them pies. Thanks ever so much

[@YlvaBjarnson]

I love your cabin. It's exactly what I envision a cabin should be.

[@michaelstewart4671]

What a beautiful “life” you have Mr. Martin; thanks for sharing!

[@larryjacobs5713]

Love your videos no matter where you are.

[@treeclimbing7798]

Good to see you again Martin Give your wife our hellos 👋🏼❤️

[@mikerogers9711]

That, Sir was awesome. Thank you

[@jayyoung5423]

Get Momma back there again..she has an infectious smile..I would love to hear her perspective...thanks Martin...love your cabin.

[@bobesselstyn4917]

thanks again Martin and family take care

[@cyelannford4735]

Another awesome video... Thanks for sharing!!👍👍

[@jerrylittle8922]

Nice pictures of your hard work. Buck racks add to the rustic appeal. 👍

[@OntarioLakeside]

I like your tribute to American gothic.

[@littlehillsidehomestead6362]

That’s an awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michelerucker3755]

Oh what a nice video, your wife is a beautiful lady. Amazed at how much wood you have in store, that represents a lot of labor, your a smart fellow! God bless you both😇😇😇

[@gringo3009]

Awesome! Neat to meet the miss's.

[@astroman71]

Thanks for sharing Martin. 😊

[@kendrasmith6637]

I love your channel. You are such a hard worker. So glad to see your sweet and pretty wife. Merry Christmas and enjoy your family time. 😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@ann-raelagrelle8312]

You are a good man martin

[@judyrosey]

Mrs Martin looks as nice as Mr Martin. ❤

[@pattyboymccull9647]

Loved it Martain

[@2fast65]

Great video Martin thanks have a great day be safe.

[@judyrosey]

Waving....HI VONNIE!!! ❤

[@detectingrose2221]

Ya lol make a beautiful couple I have enjoyed watching the birds and all thank you and your wife's cherry pies to keep you going , tell her we said thanks

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You are welcome, Rose! "Vonnie's Kitchen"

[@marythornsberry6486]

Wow.......that is wonderful....I love it!!!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you like it! We are planning on getting a propane furnace installed before next winter. Nothing but wood heat since 1978.

[@marythornsberry6486]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I had to get rid of our wood stove years ago because of my lungs, but we had wood for many years and as of now we are having a propane furnace put in right as we speak. Our fuel oil one went bad. Been married for 56 years this coming March!!!!

[@dianeladico1769]

Mrs. Martin has the sweetest smile-what a lovely couple you are.

[@raebrooks5317]

Love the end photo!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am sure that was the wife's idea to set that shot up that way.

[@raebrooks5317]

It's a great shot!!

[@JW-es5un]

GREAT VIDEO. YOU HAVE A LOVELY WIFE GOD BLESS MR & MRS MARTIN

[@kmcd1000]

Martin you have some nice trophies there.

[@warrickjones590]

Gday from Australia mate often wondered about your other better half thank you mate you answered my question.

[@howlandowlle7953]

Yay the wife!! Now that Martin has included you in a video I feel I can thank you for all your support and willingness for Martin to have and enjoy his cabin. Martin shares with us the joys and successes of an idyllic man cave as well as how to find deep satisfaction on his own, by himself in his environment of choice. Not only is he giving vicarious satisfaction to us guys who fantasize about such pleasures, but he instills inspiration for those of us who now live alone not by choice. He shows us how its done. You may not realize how far your influence reaches or what a positive effect it has. This is to let you know. So, thank you sincerely and deeply for what you do for Martin, and by extension, for us Martin fans. And, keep doing those cherry pies. Martin clearly loves them.

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

Wow! Thanks so much, I'm blushing. Martin and I are a mutual admiration society. We compliment each others personalities, even where they rub. Little did we know how important that is when we first said "I do" almost 49 years ago. You know, way back when we knew everything! I am so glad that those alone 'not by choice' can see how to enjoy their own company. And the older we get, the more we realize how blessed we have been. BTW, I am toying with my own video instructing how to make the cherry pies!! Spoiler alert: you can use the same pastry to make meat pies as well. Keeping the home fires burning..........................literally!

[@MarianRehersals]

Vonnie Do the cherry pie video! Pie is my favorite. Am always experimenting with the crust. It seems to turn out different every time. Either the recipe has too much butter or too much water, I’ve tried them all. I have a cabin in the mountains too and my hubby is content to stay home and do things by himself. Some people have the “cabin gene” and others don’t. I fixed my outhouse up with windows using flat cake plates. Very pretty, lets in lots of light and the design makes them opaque enough to give privacy. Augusta from Pacific Northwest

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

@@MarianRehersals OK Augusta. But my crust recipe has neither water or butter. Here it is: 2 c. flour, 1/2 oil, 1/2 c milk. I use a cup measurer for the fluid. Make the milk just shy of 1 c. You'll get the feel of it. Of course it could be the barometric pressure some days. You want it not to soft and not too hard.................but just right! It was my mom's recipe and I think she got it from an old Better Home & Garden cookbook. I see they call for 5 T milk. I will do that next time and see if it turns out perfect for rolling. And Augusta, I also roll out my pastry between two sheets of waxed paper...same as mom. Dampen the counter just a tad to make paper stick.

[@59chevt]

Very nice walk through time thanks.

[@danlatimer4482]

Top of the world man!

[@jan6293]

Martin, you forgot to cut a half moon in the outhouse door! 🌙 Pretty Wife, but, is she still Smiling after all these years? Lol!💕

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Oh Yes

[@larryjacobs5713]

Thank you Martin

[@pallidbustofpallas4679]

your a lucky man Martin!

[@darci12u]

So sweet,Mrs.M so nice to see you.......we sure love all the trips ,to the cabin and all the stories ...and those treats you send ,makes my mouth water.

[@royramey5659]

Thanks, tell wife we all say hello.

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

Same to your, Roy. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@newdisc]

Thanks for sharing... you did a great job over the years!

[@bpoliche8850]

Another Saturday morning treat...Thank you Martin!

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@larry851]

Looks like you have a lot of rabbits at your home, and some nice racks up there on your wood shed to you find them or get them hunting. Got love sitting in the great outdoors when taking care of your daily duty, my outhouse on Drummond faces the lake can't remember the last time I shut the door when I was in there, except for company😁 thanks Martin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The deer racks are all from hunting. I like to eat tender venison so these old timers get ground up into burger.

[@larry851]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 got to love that version🦌

[@chattonlad9382]

Excellent as always, nice to see "The Boss" :-)

[@katokhaelan4881]

Thanks Martin!!!

[@bobv8219]

The thumbnail reminds me of Petticoat Junction that's a good one

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

One of Mart's twin sisters calls us "Maw" and "Paw". We take it is a compliment The wife

[@jvatell6111]

Certainly no moss ever grows on you Martin...As always thanks for sharing! 👍

[@filmbluff99]

Thank you for another interesting video. It is always interesting to look back on past achievements.

[@edschneider1780]

Very nice episode Martin. Been a while since I visited and wanted to say hello

[@turnerbrewer7188]

Great video! Thank you

[@daleramage7389]

You sure do work hard Martin ,it was so nice to see a picture of you and your wife, especially when you had a darker shade of hair .Nice to see where you where then and how far you have come now. Thourly enjoyed sharing your memories and must admit a little more home sick to get back to my own cabin.

[@locksbog4270]

Great stuff 👍👍👍😃

[@Mikesorrento3344]

Martin, you have inspired me. I will be buying a cabin and currently have my eyes one one up in norther Maine. I really like your videos.. thank you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Pursue that cabin, you will be glad you did.

[@johnblackie646]

Nice to see your beautiful wife. You sure keep busy cutting all that firewood. You got some really nice antlers hanging at your house and the woodshed at the Cabin. That’s some awesome footage of the eagles. Thanks for sharing your memories. Keep on keeping on and Best of luck always and thanks for sharing your videos.

[@davidgill8922]

I look forward to your videos

[@davidb.beasley7359]

Thanks for sharing.

[@SierraOne]

Great video Great Story

[@hotwheels2511]

HAVING COFFEE WATCHING WORK VIDEO'S GOOD MMMM'SSS MARTIN!!

[@782gear5]

Thank You Martin, always nice to watch your videos....

[@restoreallthings1806]

Nice racks of whitetail antlers there in Minn. as well. Thanks to you and your wife for sharing good home making.

[@backcountrypipe]

Hello Martin. You are really spoiling us with these Saturday videos. Great stuff! Some beautiful racks mounted. You really should think about a video talking about your hunting. Have a great weekend and thanks for the video. Regards Mark

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

When I am hunting, I am hunting and would never get a big buck if messing with a camera.

[@backcountrypipe]

TheNorthwoodsman1 I hear you, but you are such a good story teller. LOL

[@craigcooper7018]

Love it!

[@solid_jr]

Great slides and stories! It sounds like you have always been an industrious fellow.

[@lisarmurphy]

Love seeing the old picture's. May you have a blessed day.

[@chamilton9182]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us Martin. God Bless!

[@Heidishereandthere]

Well, well, well! Good day to you Mr. Martin, and Mrs. Martin! Here in Washington State it's legal to pick up road kill along the roads, take it home for consumption, but I don't think I wanna try it! (ew) I like your idea much better! You really made me laugh when you told the "FIRE IN THE HOLE" bit! LOLOL OH MY! I had to rewind it about 4 times to get the full effect of it! HAHAHA! Well, yaay for Mrs. Martin for using the more rustic outhouse! (Is that lady-like of me to commend her for that??LOL) Forgive me Mrs. Martin! Aww, she looks so cute standing there in front of the cabin! "Hi Mrs. Martin" :) Such a cute couple you two are. I like your firewood set up, and such a lot of man power you have put into it. God has surely blessed you Sir! He's not only blessed you with these things, but with a beautiful wife. Happy belated Valentine's Day to you both. Thank you so much for sharing her, your finest gem of them all, and better half, mind you! LOL Blessings and love to you, Washington State USA

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

So glad you enjoyed it, Heidi. Mart has been trying to find a spot to work in the pics. Speaking of Valentine's Day, I am getting my own, brand new upright freezer. Yes, we are so weird. The best gift Mart can give me is a unique rock to put in the garden, and I don't mean diamonds!!!! Blessings to you, too, Heidi!

[@usalover619]

I love your videos sir !! Awesome place and thanks for sharing !!! Behind every good man is a great women......

[@b5maddog]

Wonderful video Martin. Beautiful photos. God bless you and your family always

[@Bigdaddy1992.]

Great video

[@IamChrisL712]

I gotta say...for an outhouse, the newest one looks downright luxurious.

[@MrBubbahunt9]

I appreciate you sharing your stories Martin. ..thanks for the post

[@chrishelms1967]

Great to help our Eagles....... sure the coyotes get some

[@bosse641]

God bless you and yours.

[@2012metalmulisha]

Thanks for the videos Martin. You make my Saturdays much better with your videos!

[@dwohio6398]

Thanks for the stories.

[@garyjohn316]

Your home is as awesome as the cabin. You are a blessed man!

[@thegoatman62]

Thank you for sharing your cabin and the stories.

[@BilgePump]

Camping 🏕 with Chics means a bathroom. Can’t blame em for that.

[@davidb4233]

I always enjoy your videos, they are down to earth and comfortable

[@botabob]

Where there is a will, there is a way. You figured it out and got it done. A lot of hard work.

[@johnmccormick175]

What an amazing job you have done on your cabin and such a special place...thanks for sharing! Great pictures,your wife is a lovely lady.

[@SidneyBoud]

Good Video!

[@davestelling]

Has been a privilege to get to know you some, here Martin...

[@glg3945]

Love the pictures and tour. You have a lovely wife and she is a good sport, I think. Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family.

[@hearttoheart4me]

The photo of your beautiful wife and you is great but for some reason the theme from Green Acres popped in my head. I love it and the beautiful work you have done over the years.

[@andrewesposito7573]

That's a wonderful photo of you and your wife!

[@tallcedars2310]

Beautiful wife Martin, I understand she is camera shy now but would like to see more pictures of her at the cabin every now and then. I love seeing the old pictures, they take me back to what I call reality:) The woodshed was quite the project, well done! Building like that is relaxing and rewarding, I hope to build a shed of some sort now that I'm about to retire. Won't be as fancy but it will keep things dry. Blessings!

[@terijohnson3110]

Nice video and love to hear your narrations too Martin. Always interesting!

[@chichi6796]

Thx for sharing

[@deserthorizons]

Thanks for sharing. that was fun. 👍

[@arthurolsson7616]

Great video thank you