OFF THE GRID AND IN THE WOODS. Living The Dream and Living It Well.

[@lindas1496]

Nature is amazing...you never grow tired of it.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@janied8831]

ENJOYING!!🙏🙏🙏🕊🎄

[@janied8831]

WOW words cannot express how uplifting this “Oldie” was to me this morning !!! Went out an set on my deck an Bucks in my paddock grazing an Turkey 🦃.flew into back yard under Walnut tree !! Truly set my mind right an getting this 77 year old body right!! Thank you 🙏 from my HEART ❤️ God Bless an Health!! 🙏🙏🙏🕊

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Janie and many blessings to you too :-))

[@jodysappington7008]

thank you for sharing.....miss seeing Frankie.....have a great week-end

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Frankie can't do the long treks anymore unfortunately.

[@The1Ox]

BOTS Wow! What a grand video! Thank you! Pure serenity and tranquility! Keep em coming as you can! Blessings!!!

[@janied8831]

Thank you 🙏 AGAIN!! Getting my Compass reset this morning an just Again enjoying LOVELY morning with you. in Woods an ALL the WONDERMENT an CONTENTMENT an Apple 🍎 looked So Enjoyable hadn’t noticed before always learn something NEW rewatching an annoying!! God Bless an HEALTH🙏🙏🙏🕊

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Always love your comments Janie. God Bless you my friend.

[@ct_cartoonist53]

What a great retirement life. I envy you. Do what you want to, when you want to... and nobody can say you're wrong. Good for you .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@wengwengtv1440]

Its really nice to be with nature...... You're really living you're dream.

[@mikebane2604]

Words of wisdom over an apple under a tree. Thanks.

[@annettehudson3980]

WOW your an amazing man. Your living my husband's dream. One day GOD willing after retirement we will have a place like yours. I just wish I found you sooner when you sold that beautiful cabin would have LOVED to purchase it. Keep up the great video and prayers for your up comming surgery.GOD Bless😀❤️

[@danieldowning4583]

Now this is how New Englanders fish. You scratch and claw your way to a remote pond or stream and harvest the bounty of nature. Thank you so much Mr. Boss. Wicked Good Mister. GOD Bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Wicked good day. Loving it here :-)

[@TRUMPLocalWallBuildersUnion]

Living the DREAM i see 😸 You're my hero J.C ! And frankie too !

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

JC this is so beautiful when i was in CN I saw many stone walls in the mountians. Often wondered what things looked like back then and how life was. great job as always

[@wesleytaylor9612]

Thanks for another great video Boss. I took early retirement in 2015 at the age of 56 and moved to the SE Kentucky mountains and haven't regretted it one day. I don't have as much money nor as much "junk" as I did before but I am "Living the Good Life" for sure. Thank you for taking your time to bless us by sharing your tranquility.

[@mdspisak]

That is the first time I have heard that saying and I love it. I think that will be my new focus in life !!! Thank you Boss for the down to earth and simple way of life that you share with us.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed :-)

[@shawnr771]

Nice video. I am glad you made it to where and how you want to be. YOU SHOULD keep doing this. Missed seeing Frankie give him a big ol hug and long scratching where he likes it best.

[@BirdYoumans]

Hi JC, I don't always comment, but I always watch. Your habitat is a slice of heaven! Always look forward to each vid.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good to hear from you buddy. We need to catch up on the phone chat soon.

[@americannomad513]

A little slice of heaven there. Glad you ended with the trout in a pan.

[@keithwald3203]

Being one with nature. Nothing else like it in the world. Great video Boss.

[@tenacityridgeh.s.1772]

Keith Wald i

[@chrisrobinson2112]

You are so right! This rat race most of us are living is extremely toxic! Watching and listening has forced me to take a hard look at our lives. So I try to constantly make positive changes that bring more hapoiness! Thank you good Sir!!

[@liziwemabona1245]

What a good lifestyle and simple debt free no noise just you and nature

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You can say that again :-))

[@mainecritter3292]

I just love your philosophy. I so relate. I have loved nature since I was a kid. Nothing better in this world. Stay well my friend.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@rustedoakhomestead]

"Dis-ease in the mind creates disease in the body." I'll have to remember that one. Your vid was a nice cap to a long day at work. Thanks for sharing a little slice of your beautiful life with us. I live vicariously through you while doing what little bit that I can myself!! Take care J.C. All the best to you and Frankie

[@thebossoftheswamp]

All the best :-)

[@jcnme2020]

Hey Boss , FYI ; The Rock was Drilled out to Install Dynamite for Blasting. I Absolutely Love ALL of your videos. God Bless You My Friend !

[@urbanothepopeofdeath]

an older gent just showed up on my new property (300 acres in the ADKs) with some pictures. it was from a time when he grew up on the property! he (and his family) were the ones who worked the fields for their own consumption, and placed some of those stone walls! the biggest surprise was looking at my FOREST , where just about 60 years ago was all fields of potatoes and corn!! simply amazing.

[@offgridbo]

If the bossman helps motivate you in following your dreams give this comment a thumbs up! Everyday before i would head out into the woods to build my cabin i would watch one of your videos with a cup of coffee first to get me started!

[@Hiker63]

This is still one of my favorite videos. When I was a kid my family had a cabin in New Hampshire and I used to explore the woods. One time I found an old foundation and the family cemetery. The headstones were barely readable. I returned with paper and charcoal. The headstones dated to the late 1600’s. I used to return to the spot and just sit there imagining what it must have been like living their back then.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You would like this area. The foundations and headstones date to the 1700's. I wish I could transport myself to that era.

[@nickdonaldson8993]

Glad to see you living your dream. Beautiful piece of country you have to explore. Thanks for sharing

[@johnathonneal603]

Thanks for sharing your adventure Boss. Makes me feel a whole lot better watching your videos.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@markmorris3579]

The settlers drilled the holes in the rocks,then used wedges to split it so they could use it for the capstones on their foundations.That rock didn't split straight so they used it in the wall.

[@max-z2d]

man... i wish i was in your shoes. I have a wife and 2 children. We 're both working in the city ... lucky you. best wishes

[@pt7116]

I Always look forward to your next great video God bless Travis.

[@garybelcher8259]

Another truly great video! Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise.

[@susannahjoy4220]

You remind me of Richard Proenneke Boss! I love this moving, so nice and relaxing. But it also stirred up my desire to live off grid on the woods! A good thing over all! God Bless :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and God Bless

[@eagleheart3207]

Boss as I have said before you are a Blessing to humanity. God Bless my friend. Scratch Frankie for me.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and God Bless

[@gerigowers8318]

For such a simple video, I couldn't believe how quickly the 10 minutes went by. I think I was in the zone between the relaxing video and the beautiful background music. I may use this video for meditation : )

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you.

[@Brad1237202]

Welcome back JC! Enjoy the wilderness and "R & R",, and send us videos when you get the free time!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. I film everyday and edit on raining ones :-)

[@BRAMANTEBROTHERS]

This is the first video of yours I've ever seen. I really enjoyed it. We live and vlog off grid as well and you're very right. You get your mind right and everything else will follow. Cheers boss!

[@jimbob6633]

Beautifully choreographed Boss. And great thoughts too. Thanks.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@steveorr8379]

Absolutely love your channel. We have built our own off grid cabin in the U.P. of Michigan . You are so right with the theropy you can get by being in the woods.

[@joenet42567]

I really envy you and your life style. I can see the peacefulness and feel the resetting of my clock. I have a wonderful wife that I love and admire, but she has none of the feelings I do about the woods. she cant see the forest for the trees. I chose the life I live and am happy. Having her at my side means more than my dreams of tranquility. Wish I could have both somehow. Thank you for helping me see what I have missed since I was a kid.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

No reason you can't have both. Harmony comes with balance.

[@jessehuff3876]

Love it. I met a gentleman just like you in my travels. He was a little older than you but he proclaimed himself as a philosopher. I am anointing you as a philosopher. Great stuff.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@todddinezza3921]

Hi JC, That is absolutely beautiful scenery near that river!! You are definitely living in God’s Country my friend!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God country indeed :-)

[@jeffrey4343]

Some of your best stuff. Stay true to thy self my friend.

[@darlenesmith2704]

A slice of paradise! Enjoy! God Bless

[@jameslemon51]

Give frankie and tilly big hug ok.:~)

[@brian.2023]

Hi JC, always look forward to your videos, inspirational. Your videos and straight fowardness of views of life is helping more people around this wonderful world than you can imagine. Thank you from Australia

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed :-)

[@johnbrinton3873]

Hey JC, this video shows why I love the spring so much! The temperatures are so pleasant, everything is teaming with life in the moisture and there is so many different smells, let's just call it paradise! I will be heading back out to the back 40 on Saturday, your video just makes me more eager, lol! Thanks for sharing JC .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed. The aroma out here is fabulous. Enjoy your woods time. All the best :-)

[@markoliver6548]

Swamp Boss, you are my hero!

[@evanshomestead1313]

Hey Man , love watching ... always keeps me inspired to keep moving forward with my dreams! and those small trout are really tasty ... mmmmmmmmmmmm... Have a great weekend my man!

[@chamilton9182]

Absolutely beautiful video. So good to see you in your element and giving sound advice. You look peaceful and healthy JC. I needed to hear what you had to say. I love wondering about the story of something (hole in rock) as well. Thanks for sharing and as always, take care, and God Bless!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and God Bless

[@kesspaquette3989]

Hi JC I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful videos! I'm learning as much as I can about off grid living since it's the only way I will be able to afford post-secondary school. Watching your videos has taught me to appreciate this lifestyle and now I truly look forward to it!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good luck with your new venture.

[@gboz3356]

A Huge inspiration for me you've been, I lost my dad when 17 years old, that was 18 years ago and I have missed out on the wisdom of a mans mind like yours , I live on 3 acres in the bush in a beautiful a frame house , we love the house love the yard but hate the distractions around us and you having the balls to leave the beaver pond helped me get the guts to place an offer on a 160 acre parcel 6 miles off the main Rd with the closest neighbour being 3 miles away. Just want to say thank you for your realist perspective on life and giving me the nudge to reach for my dreams !!! Thx (pops) Sincerely Your Canadian son you never had !! Stay happy stay healthy live long 🌲

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That's awesome. Best of luck with your new venture. I'm doing paperwork on a new land purchase myself right now :-))

[@8Matteo]

You're very lucky, get to live like a kid again

[@jenniferkim7393]

Your videos are truly a blessing. So relaxing to watch, listen to and enjoy. I can't wait til it warms up so that I can get out more. Battling allergies right now. So spring weather is definitely on it's way! haha

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

My husband went to Heaven six years ago so I sure enjoy your videos. He was a trapper, loved to fish and ice fish and Loved to be outside!!! Stay healthy young man and God bless here from north central Wisconsin

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless you Rhonda.

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

@@thebossoftheswamp I'm SO glad you are okay. I dont want your sweet wife to be alone!!! I SO love your videos! I will be 70 soon and my father was a trapper as well as brother, who still traps Fox in Altoona, Wisconsin!! Hunting was always a part of my life and so is living the way you do. I live in a very small village and have an add on fireplace which has been closed up since I bought house four years ago. I SO want to use it. Nothing like the smell or heat from wood burning. My husband used to say you could judge a man by the size of his wood pile!!! We would go into woods, he would fell dead trees and I would pick mushrooms and then come and help load. So lonely without him so watching you and wife bring great joy to my heart. God Bless, stay strong and please stay healthy.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

@@RhondaRichter-1234 We have similar sayings regarding the woodpile. Mine was "You can always tell what kind of a man he is by the way he stacks his wood". I've seen some laughable approaches to wood stacking :-D All the best to you :-)

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

@@thebossoftheswamp :)

[@yanknoz9710]

These videos just continue to improve JC. Thanks, mate. So much enjoyment in such a short span of time. All the best.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@jamesart9]

I felt like I was there, sharing your apple and thoughts with you. Thank you.

[@avonleanne]

yummmmmm trouuuuutttt nothing better in my humble opinion =)

[@tomeddy3971]

Yep. . .ain't nutthin like a jaunt in the woods. So much to see if one keeps one's eyes open. Beautiful scenery, and you're right most people don't know the taste of native trout.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Loving it out here :-)

[@marykubick8783]

Hi Jim, really enjoyed this video How do you not get lost in the woods? The butterfly was lovely! You make my day with your kind humor and demeanor. All the best to you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed it Mary. I always carry a compass when i'm in the woods :-)

[@Survive2022]

JC, it's nice to see you having fun in the woods again. I'm happy for ya!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@drewskihikes5981]

Best Channel on KZbin!! Yes siiirrr!!👍👍

[@michaelworkman6530]

Doctor day for me---visited couple old retired friends while out each having their own med issues. We reminisced of childhood haunts--rock walls, shacks, rabbit hunting, swinging on grapevines, being out in the hills. Struck me how fate works. There you are doing some of what as boys we lived. They were the happiest days of my life. thanks for sharing -- made my day.

[@larryliggett8121]

What a beautiful place! I know what you mean about wondering who & why things were built "back in the days". Here in Calif, I have run across old buckboards, wagon wheels, etc in the mountains & wondered "who & why"! Thanks for another good one! Blessings!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Very cool finds Larry :-)

[@HomesteadingwiththeHeberts]

You can tell that you truly love being out in the woods. these videos are great.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It's the only place I love to be. :-)

[@HomesteadingwiththeHeberts]

You can tell. NH is a great place. I live in southern NH and go to the white mountains when I can.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I grew up in Southern NH.

[@j.s.613]

That's The Truth, you are so lucky boss man. Picture perfect. So glad life's treating you right. Thanks for checking In on us and letting us know your still around. Take care

[@keithbrookshire]

It is great to see another video from you Boss. This one was particularly beautiful.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@robertkline7297]

I remember them days you got a good way of looking at things.like in your vologs. And notes. You.do well.

[@sizzlechest1038]

Couldn't agree with you more J.C Stress is a Big Time Killer. Nice to see you out in the woods doing what you do. God Bless

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Nice to be here buddy. God Bless.

[@christinaelliott5582]

That was some beautiful scenery. I appreciate evidence of previous generation's presence, too, including old grave yards. Thanks for the peek into your neck-of-the-woods.

[@Bina6019]

Catching up on your videos! Loving all of them! Inspiring! God Bless!

[@8869crysler]

Love the message. Great footage. Thanks for sharing as always. God bless 👍🏻

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@subdawg1331]

my little 11 acres of pine is the same feeling my friend cheers times three

[@nh603]

I feel that recharge every time I get north of the 45th parallel. Enjoy JC.

[@bearzhere]

That area reminds me of Gettysburg area. All the rocks and walls and beauty. Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@eamsden1982]

Just love it boss.. every word of advice you give is received with gratitude. Stay safe n have fun👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@ArcheryDad2024]

Thanks Boss, I had a heck of day @ work & this video really helped bring it around for me. A good cigar & 1 of your videos is a great way to end my day.

[@chriswhite3035]

Your videos are a gift. Thanks for sharing

[@joefunk2137]

Your smile explains it all Boss!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hello Boss we really enjoyed your video there's nothing like being out in nature.

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

Friend you are living life for sure. Beautiful mountain scenery and some very good video footage. God Bless you and keep enjoying the simple life. Have a Blessed Day Friend!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and blessings to you as well.

[@jimsteele7108]

What a pleasant surprise! I wasn't expecting to hear from you til the end of the summer! The hole in the rock was interesting, I wonder what that was all about. Thanks boss, enjoy your time out there.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I film everyday and edit on the rainy ones. Never know when a new vid will pop up :-)

[@Scorpiomary]

I truly enjoy your vlogs...the stream was fabulous and video was neat. The wall was something else. All beautiful thanks for sharing all.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Mary.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Great video. We live on 21 acres in Vermont. Hang a hammock and a have campfire makes life good. My Dad and I used to take Zebco 202's to the northeast kingdom in Vermont to fish the beaver ponds. A couple small trout, a cast iron fishing pan and some target shooting . Made memories for a life time.The great part was the roads in were built by my Dad and Grandfather when they were logging the sites. Take care, Al

[@jessehuff3876]

Pumpkin Village Maple cheers on the zebco 202

[@jerrycoon4504]

Hey I remember getting a Zebco 202 when I was a little kid. Got it for an Easter present just in time for opening day.

[@dianehall5345]

I used one to pack on my mountain bike and catch some Brookies in New Hampshire!

[@lynnmorrison4843]

Love your work Boss … that stream was something else... just beautiful

[@cheryltomlin6761]

Maybe get a metal detector, for fun and relics. Great to see you again,been missing you and Frankie of course. God Bless you. 🙂❤️

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@Miss449686]

Another great video -- fish looked delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@jameslemon51]

I must say Boss you really have best vlogs. Thanks again as i always enjoy.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you James :-)

[@John-viheavyequipment]

I woke up made some eggs over easy and poured a hot cup of coffee I waited a couple days to watch this on my day off, I'm still in debt but working a plan and my dream and 5 year goal has never been more in focus thank you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good luck with your plan :-)

[@dougthomas1582]

Beautiful place. Thanks for sharing!

[@colincolwill1941]

8 found my place in the local forests, so cool and tranquil Jim.

[@janinedelaughder4723]

Absolutely love the music ❤️ and video

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-))

[@Jut3333]

I really love these kind of videos. Thanks again Boss.

[@carolynkid216]

What a beautiful place. Thanks for taking us along. I am needing a day in the woods myself.

[@luciepaul1]

Beautiful land. U r very blessed. Happy for u. Enjoy

[@genevamerrick1833]

Yasss...but we missed Frankie...glad to see you in relax time... boss...of the swamp guy !!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Frankie can't do the long treks anymore unfortunately.

[@genevamerrick1833]

Time is going by for us all...I guess it has caught up with poor Frankie ?

[@kickassv8]

You say you walk through the woods with your eyes open. I see so many people walking in the park or on a trail looking down at their phones. Saddens me. That stone wall makes me curious. The origins of it we will never know. Whoever built it is long passed. Just shows that eventually we too shall pass on. You give great advice. Do what you need to be happy and get your mind straight. I love your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I love the history here. Old foundations all through these woods. Not looking at our phones out here ;-)

[@kevintulak9987]

That was a treat after an agitating day at work, it helped me get my mind right. Thanks for sharing, only wish I could have had one of those little trout, they are the best.

[@mateusdovale4108]

The hole was probably fruit of some pipe system. Your property is amazing. Really good life. God bless!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless