OFF GRID CABIN LIFE Vlog 15 Chaga, Fire Starters and NO TO FAME AND FORTUNE

[@janied8831]

Again l say OLDIES but GOODIES!!! So enjoy 😊 over an over again!! God Bless you an Lori an Pups an HEALTH !! 🙏🙏🕊

[@beechnutmanor4034]

Love your style. You have fame and fortune on your own terms.... The rest of us are wealthier for the lessons learned here from The Boss...

[@kevinroberts9580]

I have been using Coast flashlights for about 7 years. Mostly I use the bigger 550 1075 lumens and it's focusable from spot to flood. I'm glad you didn't let that TV networks ruin your life and take away your privacy

[@nicholasbausman999]

Must be Sunday morning... I'm watching the boss....yessah

[@DaAntMan303ffs]

J.C.! we're so glad you didn't sell yours and Frankie's souls for a measly few dollars! We love to watch you live your life your way. You are a constant source of inspiration, joy and insight. Loved your sign off mumbling into your cup of coffee/chaga.

[@johnschwalenberg278]

Wow, just show up on your home stead, keep safe Boss lot's of crazy people out there.

[@rickgreen9936]

Glad you said no to tv. Haven't had a tv for mainstream tv watching in over 15 years for one of the reasons you said no, the phony drama. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@kleineroteHex]

please talk to my hubby!!!! I want to get rid of that box so badly :) :)

[@dougLinker]

Good stuff Boss I really like this Sunday routine of coffee and the Boss -on the flashlights since I do a lot of camping and backpacking I have gotten into the habit of turning the backend battery around whenever I throw it in a bag or somewhere it might get bumped so I don't ever have to worry about it -extra 2 seconds but that way I'm never left in the dark

[@sradjoe]

Doug Outside I second that. I’ll sometimes just unscrew the end a bit until it can’t make contact. I enjoy your vids as well Doug! Take care.

[@misterz2719]

I have had so many batteries corrode, so I take them out wrap them in plastic wrap so they don't make contact with each other, so if I don't go anywhere for a while they don't leak in my equipment with batteries, lately I use a lot of Milwaukee LEDs flashlights, but usually my smaller flashlights go to crap, probably have a 100 in my shop,

[@stan3198]

I went to eneloop batteries recently and one of the main reasons was supposedly they won't leak and corrode. Plus they recharge for over 2,000 times so at my age I may be done buying batteries anymore LOL Hi Doug !!!

[@bellarosesmama2597]

Good idea of turning the battery around. So often when you go to use them you find as you said the battery is dead and this way it can't happen. Good advice!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We were approached by a channel and did the same thing. Our peace and happiness meant more to us than the money. Plus once they were gone we still had to live with our neighbors. DRAMA who needs it. Nature has enough beauty for me. Look forward to the next video my friend.

[@anthonysanchez9746]

That's right Boss! I completely agree, the good old networks have sold out for the drama. I find myself looking for the old shows or PBS👍👍. You kinda remind me of a modern day Dick Proennoke. Keep up the good work Boss, love the channel.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@cherievallee1949]

The Chaga bit is wicked funny! Thanks for keeping it real! No reality show crap.

[@concernedcitizen3651]

The Boss is True to his Soul and thats what makes him The Boss!.....I'm still laughing at the Chaga drinkers pics..

[@sylmarie6494]

I'm totally hooked/addicted to your channel! Thanks for sharing your lives with us. I look forward to seeing your weekly videos with great anticipation. Light and love to you and Lori.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Marie and all the best to you.

[@Seren1624]

Mic drop...Boss Man....good for you on keeping your tranquility YOURS!!!!!

[@RDStudios]

Peace of mind should not have a price tag. Glad you made the decision that doesn't take that away from you. We (the YT viewers) are grateful you share what you do with us here. (Still laughing over the chaga pics). God bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@nh603]

Could not agree more. Enjoy the day.

[@timothyhays7889]

THIS. This right here. This is the best video you ever shot.Period. Thanks for hangin back with us common folk.

[@williamm4812]

Hey Boss...greetings from the Buckeye State...another great chat as usual... I actually laughed out loud at the Warren Zevon comment....thank you for sharing your thoughts, stories, and life....you Sir, are a real pleasure....

[@adriennemiller1642]

William M Me Too!! Totally... then, the Chaga stuff! 😂

[@rongodwin7709]

I absolutely love the videos Sunday mornings now I know I’m going to smile and learn something from your videos I hate all the garbage on tv anymore I think you made a good call not to go on tv they would have ruined everything you have built. I’m 54 and I relate to about everything you post keep up everything and I hope to see some hunting and trapping videos in the future. Ron in WV

[@jodysappington7008]

you would of never been happy on T.V.....they do take your soul--have a great Sunday

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

you got your own slice of fame on here bud!! We love to watch your video's.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@dublelung1]

I surely think you made a wise decision on the tv situation. I remember being excited when the first few outdoors related "reality" shows popped onto the scene. It didn't take long to see that excitement fade. They market those shows to a group of people who so desperately want to live an adventurous and outdoors type life but are not quite sure where to leave the pavement. Great show and thanks for sharing your dream with us.

[@donaldparkhurst3006]

Good morning Boss! So glad you didn’t go with a network. There’s already enough drama in life without having to watch feigned drama. We like watching the real you! Have an awesome day!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@chrisrobinson2112]

Great stuff! You crack me up with the chaga! I took your advice from a video a long while ago and place a piece if thin cardboard between the batteries and the connectors, especially in my lantern. This has prevented the lantern and batteries from going bad. Thank you for sharing your wisdom Boss!

[@angiesennett752]

Boss u are such a real down to earth feller with a no bull kind of attitude. It makes me smile and okay to share with my kids!

[@buickinvicta288]

Thanks for what you do. I always look forward to your Sunday videos.

[@charlesvincett84]

Love your honesty and condor!! You are absolutely right about the networks! They are about drama and not the reality!

[@AppalachianLife]

8 years ago our TV broke. We decided not to replace it. Best decision we ever made.

[@dennisbailey1860]

so many of these videos do a huge disservice to people who want to try a life in the wilderness and make it look harder than it can be or look much easier than it really is. you present a realistic approach to wilderness living.

[@sallymims7838]

Love your show!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can be very funny! Love it and you.

[@mikegto65]

Awesome way to start my week..thanks, Boss. You made the right decision. Those exec's have no identity to reality....HaHa

[@busman5429]

The black & red shirt reminds me of my good fishing buddy Chief. He had two of them he keep in his garage; one for fall weather heavy warm one for winter. I was only nine when I meet his; he had six kids and I was nuber 7 always with him. Today yes sir 64 years old guess what two items I have hanging in my garage. He was my gift from God life . He past away a few years ago with cancer. He gave me so many life lesson, one was to use what God gave me my brain do not stand around wait for someone to spoon feed you and you do not always have what you need, but you use your head you can find something you so have and make it work. When I later in life got my first US patent I gave him the plaque and said I was listening.

[@grandmasstories3418]

Great comment! God bless that "step dad" of yours!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Sounds like a great man with my kind of wardrobe :-))

[@bellarosesmama2597]

We never know who we are making an impression on. Sometimes we think no one is listening, but someone could be! We have a 9 year old granddaughter and I know she has been listening even when I didn't realize she was by the things she will say later. So important to make a good impression!

[@ChadMorgan709]

I'm glad you didn't take the opportunity to go with the big networks, the main reason I love your videos is that you are real. No drama, no nonsense, just some good old backwoods logic. Thanks for staying true JC, and I'll see you next Sunday.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@louellen7271]

Love your sense of humor! Never a disappointment watching your videos. Thanks!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for saying so :-))

[@jonathanhatch4195]

I like watching your videos over a cup of chaga tea. I'm having one right now.

[@davidcoy4558]

Excellent! Nothin but a simple man, the right way to be👍

[@trustin.p9504]

Good morning and good sunday all. Have a good one.

[@saroyafanniel8932]

All I can say is, "Dig that, Brother!!" Freedom is the reason why you are doing what you do. With Freedom comes Responsibility and you took it by the nose and pointed it in the right direction. I learn a lot from your videos and would hate to see that corrupted by these fools in the entertainment industry; turning your knowledge into a commodity to be consumed with no purpose. My partner and I have been planning to relocate to Maine by the summer. It's something we worked towards meticulously for the past five years. I've been an avid outdoor-woman since childhood so this has been a dream coming to fruition for me. I am blessed to have met someone who shares the same Dream. Thanks again for staying focused and True to yourself!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Best of luck with your plans. They sound like good ones to me :-))

[@HBird-rm1lw]

One if your very best displays of creativity and self determination. Long live your spirit.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@barbiec7862]

🤣 nearly chocked on chaga laughing... ! Great vlog Boss can’t wait for the winter wonderland vlogs.

[@jamesboucher2561]

The chaga photos were awesome!😂

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Chagie auggie auggie doggy :-)

[@kevintulak9987]

I am glad you didn't sell out to the networks. What bothers me most about all the added drama they put in these shows, is that it takes away from what is really entertaining, which is the lack of drama. The lifestyle choice is interesting and entertaining enough, and it is usually drama free, that is why we live this way. Thanks for sharing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed :-)

[@garybelcher8259]

I'm enjoying this video with my Monday morning coffee (we had our one yr old grandson this weekend and life changed as we know it). You're so right about turning down those offers. Money is definitely not everything and I think you are "rich" beyond belief, living your dream. Have a great week.

[@stewartew]

I agree with you about those reality shows, if you have any experience, even the smallest amount you can find things that are just not right. The "gut feeling" you got about the last network was probably your father still giving you good advice. Great videos and you always mange to inject a little humor.......I love them.

[@chrisedwards9567]

I NOTICED THAT TOO BOSS!!! EVERY OTHER EPISODE IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION!! YOU ARE A GOOD MAN BOSS!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

"It's imperative that we do this NOW or we'll start this winter".................. LMAO :-D

[@michaelcoghlan5521]

Great video JC, thanks for sharing 🙏

[@carolynkid216]

Happy Sunday to you BossMan. Thanks for the chuckles...so enjoy your sense of humor. And good for you for staying true to yourself...we are blessed to have you here 'online'. God bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@cajun812]

Principled integrity! THAT's why I like you, mon ami!

[@PumpkinVillage]

Life is what you make of it. You decide. Love your channel and keep up the great videos. Good luck with your health. Take care, Al

[@keithwald3203]

Thats why I love listening to the Boss and Frankie. No drama, no B.S. no so called Mountain Men or Bush people. A real person telling real stories. Keep it up Boss.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-))

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Great video with my Sunday morning coffee.

[@danielfisch655]

Thank God you're no shill and I for one like your honest show. God Bless you, your family and staying true to your gut and making videos with integrity. I love your and living Off Grid McGarvey styles channel because of the honest, no bs approach you both follow.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@williampysell2819]

Great video, Boss! And, you told the absolute truth. Most flashlights today are JUNK, even the most expensive ones. LED lights are great, but the on/off systems are crap! Keep living the good life, and keep making these really informative and humorous videos!

[@bonniecoley9657]

I like REAL stuff like yours and not the FAKE stuff TV does. I learn something new each time I watch your videos. Not only that you throw in a little comedy here and there, so it is never boring. I am still praying your operation will go well in December. I believe everything will be fine. Have a great week!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Bonnie, I appreciate that :-)

[@oneof1667]

TV's there to keep us all in a state of fear - one way or another. The only reason you haven't got millions of subscribers is because youtube is part of the 'system' and probably won't reccomend your content as quickly as they would for channels promoting materialism and evil ways. Nice to see a genuine, friendly, wholesome, interesting man on this platform. I wish you all the very best - you've done the right thing!

[@tomsawyer6238]

You would make a great narrator for those shows, you had me laughing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@wayne6525]

You said a mouthful!!! I'm so sick of these outdoor type reality shows, I haven't watched one in a year or so. There's one in "Alaska" that around every tree is an imposing threat. Then they climb back aboard their custom made fishing boat while they suffer from their P.T.S.D. episodes. Almost as bad as the blood sucking lawyers suing the drug companies. Drives me nuts. Hang in there... And let's get some more of that "Backwoods Logic"... Love it!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I wonder if they ever sit back and watch themselves and wonder wtf are they doing out there... haha

[@courtneyclark240]

Smart man,way to go it would ruin the whole thing,i love ur show just the way it is,thank u for being u,being real.

[@Ran-tj2wy]

Well said. How rare it is to see a man actually prize principle above profit. Your videos are truly inspiring and should be required watching for our younger generations. keep up the good work.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@susanshanks2407]

So glad you didn't go on television. I love your channel ❤

[@juniorhiggins4208]

Loved your Sunday deals

[@viperexpress305]

Good move ! Off-Grid means OFF-GRID !!! Happy fall !!! Lol !!!

[@patriciaherman6499]

In my opinion privacy wins over money. Great idea with the Vaseline cotton wish I knew that years ago. We live in the Adirondacks on a back country road and you see tires, appliances etc either in the woods or worse yet in the creeks ugh. Blessings to you and Laurie. Hugs to Frankie and Tildy.😎

[@hickoryhomes6838]

Thanks Boss - your videos are one of my all-time favorite things about the interweb and always will be. No drama - just real life backwoods logic. Please never sell out. Sunday, October 14th and I'm watching your video during a blizzard in Wisconsin - ha I love the snow clinging to the trees even in October. Thanks Boss - I love your messages and have learned so much because of YOU. Cheers from Wisconsin my friend.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I hope the snow holds off for a while. Just not ready for that yet :-o

[@trailblzzr9463]

Good on ya! That inner voice will never lead you atray.. never change.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed :-)

[@BeansBalthazar]

LOL. You crack me up every time I watch your videos. I just love them. Follow your dreams and your heart because you're the only one who knows whats best for you. Like I said before- you and I are so much alike. I was asked to be on TV too couple times and people would say: "Oh you should be on TV, you're talented and funny ." And I go: "Haha thank you, but no thank you." If I can't be myself on TV then no thank you. I'd rather be on KZbin. Great videos and God bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Well said :-)

[@Living-The-Dream]

Thanks for starting off my day in the right way ! 🐾🐾🐾🐾 👍🤠

[@dadgad68]

I remeber commenting that you should be into TV. Almost feel guilty about it now. You're right by commercializing it would totally go against what you set out to do in the first place. You'd never have a moments peace , property would be alive with production crew and your creativity would be dictated to. Not to mention you'd have to give up your channel. Glad your still here. Thanks very much as always.

[@robcaponesoutdooradventure8286]

Very wise Boss and Thanks for the laughs , I sipped but didn't swallow ,,, Now that's funny !

[@frasermacdougall7610]

Reality TV and most all TV is pure crap. You did the right thing Boss,but you already know that. :) Luv your video's.

[@jerreyhiatte7644]

God Bless you and all the time you give us

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@sissybug4ever]

Your a good man and a smart man. I enjoy your video's. Thank you.

[@mainecritter3292]

You are The Boss! Been enjoying your stuff since the beginning. Happy Sunday to you sir.

[@KatahadinKookingMamaHomestead]

you are good just the way you are! do not change! People love what you have to offer and what you share! Keep it private, and enjoy life!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for your kind words :-)

[@Seeds2freedom]

Good on you for choosing life over money.....Keep it real and we will always watch...

[@offgridsweden]

Awesome as always. I got an offer from a Swedish television network a year ago to do a show for kids but just as you I don't want anything to do with the networks. KZbin is good enough for me. Have an amazing Sunday, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and a great day to you.

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Good Morning to you. Great fire starter idea...beats them all.

[@Downeastwaves]

Thanks for the video. Good decision on your part on all those decisions!

[@theIAMofME]

There is some weirdness going on in the Universe today! LOL It's so crazy that I was just telling my husband why you probably didn't take a TV offer. My favorite thing when I get a chance on Sunday is to have my coffee with your video. And no sooner than the question left his mouth and my assumption answer.. left mine...I hit play. BOOM! There it was. Just crazy. Anyway, I hope you, Lori* and the furbabies have an awesome Sunday!! I have so much respect for you that you didn't "sell your soul".

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@rockyhartman3664]

Living in the N.W. the evergreens are abundant. We use what we call witch's hair as a fire starter. Grows and hangs off of branches of the tree. Love your videos Boss!

[@jcnme2020]

Excellent video as Always Boss ! Thank You!

[@woodspirit98]

gorgeous Black Cherry tree. I busted a gut listening to you talking about those tv shows...I can't even watch them anymore.

[@continentalmilitaria]

For fire starter if you are in the woods and kinda stuck. take a dry pine cone and load it with pine or spruce sap. The best is if you can find a Fir tree with the sap blisters. Load up the cone with gooey sap then add some of the clear sap from the Fir blisters, that will make great fire started. Put some clear runny sap on the end of a thin twig and you have an extended match to light a fire. Actually you can even make a fast fire with just the pine cones if you cannot find much kindling.

[@QuitKickingTheCan]

I agree, Dry pine cones are the best here in Tn

[@kassenbryggeri6933]

Smart move, smart man! Stay away from tv..... Live your good life as it is👍👍👍

[@sportsmobile8328]

I agree Privacy is priceless. Keep on living your dream, not anyone elses. 👍

[@murchlk]

Frankie don’t go!! 😂

[@bobmohr5532]

Always stay true to yourself . I love your show just the way it is,no need to change a thing .I have watch your videos way back when you did trapping videos and this show .This is what i enjoy watching no need for the drama just you being real .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Bob :-)

[@stevemilam466]

You’re so awesome Boss keep up the good work!!! We never miss a video. Glad your doing well. God Bless

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and God Bless :-)

[@jonsgold]

I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago. I love it! Slowly but surely catching up... Another good way to store the cotton vaseline starters is in segments of plastic straw cinched off with a lighter to keep them waterproof. That way you can burn them entirely with no need for a special container.

[@PappyTom61]

You are a smart man, in so many different ways.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@joewagner5781]

Amen on the tv drama. That's why I watch your channel.

[@johnblackie646]

You made a wise decision not going on tv . All the reality shows are ridiculous. Years ago when I was up in Vermont and New Hampshire I was impressed with how clean the roadside were. Here in Pennsylvania you’ll find trash along mountain roads. Keep on keeping on and Best of luck always and thanks for sharing your videos.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The roads are certainly clean here. Such a contrast to NY.

[@BreakingFreeOffGrid]

Awesome video as usual!! We use birch bark to start our fires too. Love it! Unfortunately, we agreed to be filmed for an episode on tv. Can’t disclose which one yet until it airs. But knowing what we know we wouldn’t have done it. Your decision not to do it was for good reason and we understand that. Thanks Boss for staying true to yourself.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good luck with your TV gig. All the best.

[@patriots1needed]

I always enjoy it.

[@stevekushman3030]

Nice video Boss. Always good to hear from you. Glad you got the buzzards off your back from fake tv. Stay happy and healthy.

[@adriennemiller1642]

Lordy you just cracked me up with this Chaga thing !!!!😂😂

[@Zib187]

I love your cotton ball & Vaseline tip. I'll have to look through my old B&W photography stuff to see if I have an old 35 mm film container so I can have it with me when I go hunting.

[@badcompany3057]

I've watched that show. You made the right call.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Well, i'm sure glad you didn't decide to go on tv, your channel and videos are far more interesting, and they are REAL!!

[@rickballard1627]

Another great show thanks for sharing

[@vlvtopcat]

Lmao another great vlog.lol.Thanks Boss i Needed this to start my morning.Im glad u decided not to be a a tv star.Wisdom is serving u well my friend.God Bless Bobby

[@LauraGarcia-ez9of]

Good for you Boss. You're soooo right. I used to work in the entertainment industry until I woke up. I realized that I was participating in tricking people into spending their hard earned cash to see crap that wasn't reality at all. You're intuition is a lot sharper than most, keep following it. You're dad would be proud.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for your kind words :-)