Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin #70 A Trail for Sven

[@CLMcIntyre]

What wonderul surprise...TWO new videos!!!! Thank you for sharing your life with us! May the Lord CONTINUE to richly bless you, your family, and each and every one of your subscribers!!!

[@riched283]

Anytime Martin arrives at the cabin, I imagine countless, smiling gray Jays!!

[@pattyboymccull9647]

Such a beautiful video!!! Thank you. A true pleasure to watch

[@bobesselstyn4917]

sorry again on your loss thanks again Martin for taking your time for us to enjoy

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Morning, Martin ! J's sure cleaned up the left-overs nicely Hah ! Well deserved nap after your trail maintenance ! Be well, Friend

[@DeanJohnson67]

that last 30 seconds would make a great sleep aid video on loop!! The sound of a crackling fire after a long day puts me right out!

[@martinobana1958]

another cozy rainy moment! golden!

[@snorungar70]

I hope you get Shawn's subs!you got me I love it.i grew up with wood stoves and water in a well.been working as a contractor all my life making rich people richer.. I am ending that and going back to my roots thanks to you and my self reliance.....thank you!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I watch Shawn too and chuckle at our differences. He does it properly with the right tools, I carve with the chainsaw and then have more time for exploring.

[@billiamc1969]

I love your videos and the life you have!!!!!

[@carlosfernandez1]

I started my Saturday with your video. I'm on my RELAXING mode. Nice. Be safe. God bless you.

[@bruceaplin]

Great video Martin. Loved the fire at the end

[@jaredscabinlife2868]

Love watching all your videos you put out, when I’m not able to go out and work on my cabin I like to kick back at home and watch your videos makes me feel like I’m out in the woods

[@herdfan697278]

You sure have excellent mosquito nursery’s in that part of your property! Too wet to my liking, but every man has his personal taste. Love visiting your cabin and you are a wonderful host!🇺🇸👍🤠🙏✝️

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks 👍

[@ronsmith8800]

I was pleased when you said you watch Sean James

[@markleblanc291]

Another perfect day in Martin’s Country!

[@paulmitchell9349]

Wow double therapy session, Thanks mate

[@markgoode4109]

"If it can't be done with a chainsaw it can't be worth doing" that quote had me falling about at this end. The quote of the video I think. As ever, a pleasure to see life at the cabin. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Maybe a little chainsaw scribing of that quote on a board to hang over the workbench.

[@markgoode4109]

haha Excellent idea. You could film yourself scribing that quote the next time you are at the cabin. Had me smiling all day. Best wishes

[@douglasgantt9548]

Opening scene is awesome!-smoke rolling from a cabin in the woods. Doesn’t get any better.

[@alancall5113]

Chainsaw carpentry the only way to go my friend keep them coming can't wait for the next video

[@nucupanzaru9609]

Hi Martin! Good video! I like s-o much frame whit relax in the front strong fire! Good things! Nucu 🏆👍☕

[@rockymtngirl977]

Now that's what you call a fire 🔥 New Sub here 😀 I'm enjoying watching your new and old videos Sir! Thank you for sharing your life at the cabin over the years, great content, beautiful scenery, lay of the land, wild life, and so much more. As for Me, I'll be bing watching you videos. You are Blessed, stay safe out there!

[@fnln544]

Martin, I love how you appreciate cabin life. Again, our cabin was sold for my Mom's care. I'm glad Mom is cared for, but I miss cabin days...particularly for my son. He so misses cabin life. Thanks for living cabin days through you. My Son, as do I, loves your channel. Blessings, Keith (and Eric).

[@tonithomas2016]

Nice to see you reading the Good Book.Thax again Love from the Florida woods

[@crobinson885]

Beautiful peaceful place Martin. Always enjoy what you share!

[@macgyver2417]

Enjoyed the day, thanks

[@donnavaughn5393]

Another great video thank you my friend

[@MrHowieZ1973]

Sorry for the loss of your brother. I am sure he would like that you brought one of his tools to the cabin. In loving memory.

[@BIGBUBBADIESEL]

Since I've seen a lot more of your cabin than Dick P's up in Alaska, I would like to think Shawn James would add your spot to his bucket list! Especially if you were there at the time. Picture Shawn hiking up to meet you to stop by for a tour...it would be awesome footage for both of you and us viewers. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I agree, Shawn would get along fine at my place if he were to visit. could even accommodate by not starting up a chainsaw during his stay.

[@BIGBUBBADIESEL]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 LOL he obviously uses chainsaws at his property, out of necessity of course. I also watch The Outsider, who is building a log cabin with his father, and he uses a chainsaw all the time for cutting notches and cleaning the notches out! But it would be good to see a collaboration down the road. :-)

[@pipeheadOR]

I tell you Martin what adventures you have there. And what a fire at the end! Hahhahah. Not a thing wrong with naps my friend. Thanks for sharing and as always I will pray for you safety and longevity! We want to see you at the cabin for many decades to come!

[@mathbrown9099]

Wonderful, Martin. Thank you, you are blessed with favor.

[@johnwayne3101]

Great video thx!!

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Love the bonfire! My Grandpa used to point out the corduroy logging roads on the old logging trails in Michigan back in the 1950s. Most of them were pretty well sunken into the ground but you could still see where they were. The lumber from Michigan was used to build many houses and factories around the Midwest.

[@williamblakeley3744]

Martin you are so enjoyable to watch .I've seen so many episodes your like the Oz of the woods .👍 from PITTSBURGH PA .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, it good to hear they are coming across well.

[@triciaanddennisb9548]

What's on tv this morning. Yeah, Martin's Cabin..

[@peggybagley8031]

Martin I admire how you can walk your trails and never to fall down I probably could never do that in any case please be careful

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Editing wipes out a lot of mistakes.

[@KYLESCABIN]

Thanks again Martin! I learn a lot from you. You have given me numerous ideas for my cabin, it's pretty much the same size as yours (12x16). Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@joer5627]

I know what you mean about slipping & sliding and possibly breaking something. Came close myself to befalling such a disaster. Slow and steady has saved my bacon many a time. Be safe.

[@TheInvisibleOne1026]

God bless ya Martin!

[@Empok_Nor]

That has to be the best wood burning stove ever.

[@wendy54321]

Great trail clearing and making it so you are safe. God bless you and your family .

[@retiredyeti5555]

"If the women don't find you handsome, at least let 'em find you handy!" - Red Green. You are handy, for sure! I inherited tools when my father-in-law died - nothing like having extra sets of tools! I have not had to buy many since 1993. Those trails of yours are an obstacle course for us old codgers. Stay safe.

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

I like that mill. Nice. Near Pittsburg, PA there is a ski resort and some folks homes have wood siding that is cut 1-2 inches thick from logs. If there is a significant contour/knot that becomes part of the design of the siding. It is just so cool looking. They are like two bedroom rancher homes but the siding stained dark brown gives them a cabin feel.

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Me too, I am glad that you and Shawn are acquainted? I am glad you have that NOAA Radio. I get bad reports of climate and wildlife and it is good to have people up there keeping an eye on things.

[@nick8649]

Very enjoyable video. I built a wood box on casters and roll the box to the door then fill it and put it next to wood stove. Keeps things a little cleaner for me, thought I wood share that. I hope to be able to be doing what you are in my retirement years, great work on your videos I enjoy them a lot.

[@garytrowbridge5565]

Love your video's

[@Festus1841]

Really enjoy watching the Jays ...Nice trail work too !

[@neejhmoob3781]

Love your choice of Book.

[@victorhebert5774]

Nice work. Good little camp fire. Cheers

[@macsair]

Great job Martin. Patience setting up the mill seems to have paid off for a great result.

[@MrGeroth]

Great video Martin

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video Martin...love your cabin and the land..thanks for sharing!

[@MIGHTYRIVERS19]

Hello Martin , Lucy here from across the pond, lovely day, aaahhhhhhhh the smell of that pine the burning essential oil must be bliss , I am burning Eucaliptus in my burner , neat trolly you got there , and nourishing breakfast, thank you for the walk , lovely memories of day past when i went with my Grandparents up in the hills , you have a wonderful time , love to see the Jay , here I got many Sparrows , Blackbird, Robin , eating at the feeders, see you soon, blessings**

[@davidferguson9213]

Martin, do you ever see snakes while out working in the woods? Thanks again for getting my day started in a positive way!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Only Garter Snakes.

[@BB_46]

Liked the mosquito noise at the end, it was like I was almost there with you.

[@mohicanjoe2079]

Goodmorning marty....your videos are pure gold, thank you

[@strietermarinesurvey1415]

Great videos! I will say here in Michigan the mosquitos were the worst I can ever remember! Appears like a lot of new species of bugs also (China) have appeared around. Hope they aren't harmful like the borer.

[@marianfrances4959]

nice shout-out to shawn james. love that mini mill!! take care and enjoy.

[@jamesmorrow8061]

Jim from Scotland..new to your channel...I salute you.total respect for what your doing .. as we say in Scotland Haste Ye Back...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you

[@KIMI-xt4eb]

Now that's a marshmallow fire!!😊😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, I do not need to get out of my chair to roast the perfect marshmellow.

[@garychynne1377]

nice. have fun

[@galaxieservices3238]

Great video

[@joharmon2148]

I guess now we have to wait for fall to see you agian. Have a great summer. Can't wait to see you make the repairs to the cabin floor. As I read some comments I saw that this was a double so I went back to see and sure enough another video. I also enjoyed that one and then your grand ending with that bonfire.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

thanks, still about 5 to show in this series.

[@davemi00]

Another Martin Classic - always great ! Wishing you our best. We have one side of our property similar to those thick cedar bogs. A beautiful area.

[@SaykhelRachmones-um1no]

CRASH BANG BOOM!!! wood!

[@tomdale1313]

the best content so far this season, very much enjoyable...the board making was too cool, i see some projects ahead...the nap time most excellent as you deserve those moments, i miss you cooking the bird...stay young from Seattle

[@mrdfoutz]

Sorry to hear about your brother Martin. I lost my little brother in 2006, so can fully empathize. You'll always catch yourself wanting to call or stop by, and then you realize that can't happen any more.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, it still happens to me too.

[@babygirlgibbs]

Those trails are cool. Must be really spooky at night though. What were you reading Martin? Nice shower and huge fire!😬😁 Hope you and Vonnie have a good night.😘💋💕

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

My reading at the cabin is usually a bible. Some Jack London and Robert Service in the bin too but when I am in the midst up there they are not my desired reading.

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

Howdy! Hope you're having a great summer. I think, well I know, you will get a kick out of next Saturday's video. Let me know what you think. Ta ta, Vonnie

[@chrishelms1967]

Friday Night Double Feature!!

[@attilaelekes5534]

Cool fire!

[@briancook6386]

Nice fire 👍

[@dougthomas1582]

I am a twin too. I can imagine your grief.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Actually I had twin sisters and we just called them "twin." It did not matter which one we were talking to.

[@dougthomas1582]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 That's funny. :)

[@bwilkinson6901]

Some dandy bucks on the woodshed, tell us the stories behind those on a rainy day

[@denaredford6701]

I like the trail .

[@canaldaneuzinha1937]

Belo lugar .👏🌴🌵🌲🌳🌱🍀🌿👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@yanknoz9710]

Hi Martin, I was wondering what you were using to spray for ticks. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@usmcscout0311]

I see antlers, are they yours? Do you still hunt? If so why not make videos of that too. Love your camp videos.

[@solid_jr]

What about just pulling the cart full of wood in and parking it by the stove? It will keep you from having to unload the wood. You could just take from the cart as you need it. And you're right, if it's worth doing its worth doing with power tools. A double dose of Martin today too. Great!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Space is at a premium and the is too big.

[@bluegrasssasquatch4930]

I had one of those carts for years, a yellow one, and it tipped constantly. But having the drop sides were nice for certain things.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It sure was a bad design but can haul a load on good flat ground.

[@bluegrasssasquatch4930]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 For sure. It'll give you a run for your money.

[@larryjacobs5713]

On those magical walks have you ever come in contact with a leprechaun or fairy? Looks like they would be there!

[@n2cable]

I love the area you cleared around your cabin! Did that take years and did u bring in seed for grass?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have opened it up by taking down some trees and many other have died on their own. Some grass was there in '85 . The grass has gone to seed when I return in the fall and I spread the clippings on the newly opened areas.

[@samfinn487]

Beautiful video. Would appreciate knowing the brand of tick repellant you use. Thank you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I just buy permethrin meant for horses and dilute it down.

[@samfinn487]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Thank you. Very helpful. Love the woods … hate the ticks.

[@cigarcaptain]

I watch each video at least 3 times

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will try to make them all worth that, thanks.

[@donnavaughn8813]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 me to 4times at least

[@Living-The-Dream]

👍🤠

[@jbthor9032]

Big old fire. Get out the winners and marshmallows. I offended wondered about how you get rid of the brush. Now I know. Also what are the spruce Grosse eating off the ground? I will keep watching all your videos. 👍👍👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The Spruce Grouse are picking up small gravel bits for their grit needs in grinding up spruce needles in their gizzard.

[@jbthor9032]

👏👏👏👏👏 the ending of the video was Lol. If you were going to roast marshmallows how long if a stick would you need? 10 ft from the fire?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I hold them in my teeth and lean in.

[@dorothydemaree7544]

Martin, you answered a commenter’s question that you spray your clothing with diluted permethrin that’s meant for horses? I notice you were wearing a glove while using the spray bottle- Does it not get absorbed through your skin while wearing the sprayed clothing? I would really like to know your thoughts on this. Thx! Your vids are always looked forward to- and this one was no exception! Blessings!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Once the Permethrin dries it is safe. It will last through 6 washings they say.

[@Roarmeister2]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 OK until you go fishing. Permetherin is deadly to fish. I use the Sawyer and the horse's version that's already diluted.

[@mickey1849]

Martin, think you got that fire big enough to cook on son?

[@annmorris6280]

YIKES....for a minute there I thought the whole forest was gonna burn down! but there didn't appear to be any wind, so I guess it was okay....LOL :-)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Enough rain that things were well soaked down and very unburnable.

[@joepizzo29]

What is the photo above the window of Martin, thanks.

[@tome7323]

Is there another way to get to your cabin beside walking in can u get to it on a 4 wheeler or are the trails to narrow

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The problem is the soft bogs on parts of any of the trails leading to the cabin. On foot or else.

[@joepizzo29]

Hi Martin. I see a photo above the window in the kitchen, it looks old..

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It was a picture mounted on a slab by a friend, I will make it plain next trip.

[@arthurfiorillo8591]

Martin, a one-hand knife sharpener?

[@markmorris3579]

You might want to build a ramp in front of the door.It looks like you almost broke the glass getting the cart in.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, I think a tapered piece of wood would work out nicely.

[@larryjacobs5713]

Was your twin the brother that passed or was that another brother? If your twin brother is alive, we would love to see both of you at the cabin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The twin's are sisters. Our youngest brother passed.

[@old-man173]

Hi Martin well this might seam like a silly question but I am 70 and we are just starting to see ticks around where I live North central Alberta Canada So could you give me a run down what you used to spray on your clothes thanks a bunch I like watching your videos

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Everyone including me are fans of permethrin. Sawyer sells some at .5%. Cheaper to get horse permethrin at 10% and then dilute it. I spray it on clothes and let it dry, some soak clothes in a bath of it. Ticks do not like to be on Permethrin treated clothes. Also note the fashion statement of pulling sock up over pant legs so ticks can't get in.

[@shannapayne7096]

Good job

[@jamesdavis4124]

Does the pitcher pump work?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Is is not very deep but has water if the water table in high enough. The problem is the water has so much iron it makes terrible coffee and white clothes turn orange after laundry.

[@jamesdavis4124]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Just curious.

[@kmacradio]

A fire that large is kind of scary out there in the woods. 18:00

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It had rained and things were wet enough, I am really cautious about sparks.

[@LostCaper]

Here n NewBrunswick Canada the Misquiotes are the worst we ever seen. I work in the wilderness with guys that has been doing it for 30 years and they all say it is the worse they ever seen. You can check my channel for videos for life in an off grid cabin in the wilderness of NewBrunswick. Love your videos.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Was it a really wet spring? The cabin was dry last fall and I think that is important in holding down the spring mosquitoes.

[@mariasaavedra349]

porque duerme en el suelo, hagase una linda c ama.

[@isakbonaventura2825]

Your wood stove need more air. :-)