Spring at the Dovetail Log Cabin - Maple Syrup, River Crossing, Bird Projects - Off Grid Living

[@mikeduda3173]

coming along nicely. having a outhouse will be a wonderful upgrade. sure the mrs. will appreciate it 🙂

[@PenniacWilderness]

Hope so! I hope to have it done this spring.

[@mzh22003]

certainly it was enjoyable...

[@badbadbob1]

I am thanking about a Dovetail system as well. I have a sawmill that can cut logs for the build. Thanks for the update.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Hi Bob - I like the dovetail look and it has some structural advantages. If I can be of any help, please let me know.

[@cathysteeves1581]

Really enjoyed this style of video.

[@Santos-oc2no]

Nive to see always your videos and projects, thanks for sharing

[@PenniacWilderness]

Thanks for watching! Always good to hear from you Santos. I hope we can travel soon.

[@autonomous_collective]

Thanks for sharing....

[@Onubense-zu4ei]

Espero que estos nuevos proyectos salgan adelante. Saludos y mucha suerte....

[@nena4215]

Your episodes are always good! Thanks

[@PenniacWilderness]

Glad you like them! We appreciate the feedback.

[@TheVineyardFarmhouse]

I have watched most of your videos. You have inspired me to start my own channel. It’s a slow process but I am enjoying the journey. Thank you very much.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Happy to hear that! If I can be of any help, please let me know. What part of the world are you writing from?

[@TheVineyardFarmhouse]

@@PenniacWilderness Sheridan New York

[@alexkasacous]

It's great to see a mix of activities and videos styles from time to give. Thanks for sharing.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Glad you enjoyed it! Nice to hear from you Alex, as always, Take care

[@TheMaisiewoofwoof]

So pleased I found your channel. Emigrating from the UK to Nova Scotia this year and this is the dream eventually. Its been so great to see your process and now my kids are grown and the husband, being an engineer is kind of handy lol, what you've achieved seems a realistic goal for us as a way to enjoy our new life. There's a lot to learn but channels like yours are invaluable for information.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Welcome aboard! What part of the UK are you in and what part of NS are you going to? My family is originally from North Yorkshire and settled in NS a few generations ago. Would be great to connect!

[@TheMaisiewoofwoof]

@@PenniacWilderness Hi there, I'm from Plymouth in Devon down in the South West. We're looking at around Dartmouth initially as we do have a daughter that at 16 is needing to finish school, the other is applying to Toronto Uni and work for my husband seems to be more abundant in that area. We need to find our feet obviously. I have however already been looking at land for sale within an hours commute and have seen some great opportunities near the coast and enroute ro Truro and even towards Greater Halifax. We're really just waiting for job offers at the moment and as my husband is military waiting until he officially finishes in June. The self build off grid lifestyle is definitely the goal though when everything that needs to happen slots into place, the big one being work lol. We gotta eat lol 😆

[@MylesVivid]

Right on! Keep it up

[@PenniacWilderness]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Cliffepoos]

I liked it.

[@peterarmstrong8613]

I am enjoying your videos sir. Keep up your pleasant presentation in that beautiful location and I look forward to your next episodes.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Thank you Peter! So happy to read this. Where are you writing from?

[@peterarmstrong8613]

@@PenniacWilderness I live in Melbourne Australia. Our landscapes here are so different from Canada. I will visit one day.

[@jaymacdonald3520]

Watching these videos makes it like we are right there with you!! I loved the shots of the birds as well!! Hope all is well guys!

[@PenniacWilderness]

Thank you Jay! I am starting to enjoy seeing and getting to know the different birds too. Hope you are doing well too!

[@corywilliams1698]

Love your vids. Been subscribed for a couple of years now. I definitely like this format better.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Good to know! Some people like this, some like others, but we wanted to try and see. I likely will keep doing some of both going forward, but we will see. Hope you are doing well!

[@jennifergraham612]

This is my type of videos, plus I learn something new each time you upload.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Great to hear Jennifer! Hope you are well :)

[@jedidiah5131]

Flying squirrels are mostly nocturnal here in NS. I get mergansers in my wood duck boxes along my lake. I have 2 barred owl boxes and after 3 years they are finally being used. As for your vids, I have no preference on the format....Thanks for the video.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Interesting - it was at night when I saw it. I'm pretty sure that's what it must have been. Hopeing to get to NS this spring if the bubble opens back up. Always good to hear from you!

[@bosse641]

Lovely cabin living in the forest :o)

[@PenniacWilderness]

Can't beat a day in the woods! Hope you are doing well, John

[@joannak4640]

I enjoyed this video so much!! It's so nice to hear you talk and engage with us 😁 Thanks for sharing

[@PenniacWilderness]

I'm so glad! We always like to hear from you Joanna - Thanks a lot for the comment :)

[@bluethunder1951]

I like this type of video, it shows the other side of life at the cabin, good stuff! As for flying squirrels, we hang our feeder on the close line, they will actually run out on the line and jump onto the feeder, it’s funny watching them from the sunroom as some don’t quit make it 😂 today I’m hanging about 40 pails on the trees as the temps are going to be on the plus for the next week or so, I’m just over in Bairdsville so we should be making syrup about the same time, good luck.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Thank you Mr Piercey. I have only seen a flying squirrel maybe once before, but I am quite sure that is what it is. My good friend works up in Perth-Andover. 40 pails should give a good syrup harvest. I am doing about 12, but hope to get some syrup too. Mine are not flowing great yet, how are your taps doing? Good luck to you too!

[@bluethunder1951]

Last few days have been good collecting about 50 gals per day, added another 40 pails, just finishing up 200 gals of sap today hoping to get 4 gals of syrup, the weather has slowed the run but next week is looking fair.

[@TonyGeneseo]

Awesome video Jonathan ! Definitely enjoyed a little more personal type video with you talking and narrating what’s going on. Definitely appreciated ! Certainly enjoying this earlier spring temps ! Those gray Jays are amazing and so friendly ! None really at home but at camp in Embden there are certainly some. Not there enough yet but would love to get them used to hand feeding. And they seem so into that which is great ! Take care my friend

[@PenniacWilderness]

Hi Tony! Hopefully the border will open this summer, I hope to get down your way again. The grey jays are wonderful creatures. Thank you for the feedback - it means a lot and we appreciate your support. I am trying to get the chickadees to hand feed, but they are not quite as friendly, however I hear it is possible!

[@Tomhohenadel]

Very enjoyable video. I appreciate your style. Your info on bush lore , birds, sap and just general stuff is nice. Thanks

[@PenniacWilderness]

Thanks Tom! My grandfather was a woodsman and guide, unfortunately he passed away when I was young. Some of the stories he told I have learned over the years. I have such respect for the old-time woodsmen. Thank you for the comment - always nice to hear from you!

[@denislosieroutdoors]

Great video liked the style... thanks for sharing also have another foot pump sink for your outhouse if you want it... Denis

[@PenniacWilderness]

I'm going to take you up on that! Hope to get to SJ sometime this spring. Hope you are doing well

[@JB-dz1zc]

Life on the homestead seems to have a handful of things to get done at any given time! Also at the same time you can't always work, you have been taking some time to enjoy your surroundings!!! This video works great for me and shows how your day could possibly be at the homestead. Please make a video process from tree to plate with pancakes, sausage, bacon, and the syrup that you make for a breakfast video(when the time comes) with family and friends! Life looks good there for you...

[@PenniacWilderness]

Hi JB! My sister keeps bringing up your comment about us building her a cabin. Will you be available to help? :) I joke, but we do hope to build one for her. Great video idea! The sap is flowing now, but not great yet. The weather has not been perfect, but I should be able to get a few litres of syrup. Take care my friend

[@JB-dz1zc]

@@PenniacWilderness I would help in anyway I can. The way you two work together is so astounding. I believe it's in your heart and there is no way you wouldn't do what she has done for you, period. I think what you ( and your sister ) along with other help are accomplishing is amazing!!! I'm just one country away and willing to do what I can help you help fulfill some wishful thinking on all our minds. Besides that, she is worth the appreciation and love you have for her. Now I will have some of that homestead maple syrup and bacon with my pancakes!!! All the best...

[@___PK__]

Didn't realize you were in New Brunswick, I thought it was North Ontario. Spring's coming!!

[@jamesh950]

Yeah that's what I though too, but in one clip I saw the PU without front plates. Really like how the cabin was design and build. Best part is the second floor balcony.

[@___PK__]

@@jamesh950 Its the knee wall in the upstairs that makes that balcony and upstairs so perfect (imo). That extra hight makes the room up there way bigger..

[@PenniacWilderness]

Really happy we did the knee wall for sure. I agree!

[@andyrobinson339]

Nice job. Be careful with the bird feeders this time of year--bears are waking up and are hungry.

[@timrobinson3972]

Nice looking stream how is the fishing

[@futhermuker1473]

I already boiled most of my sap down

[@PenniacWilderness]

You are ahead of us here, where are you writing from?

[@philippboetcher9959]

Loved the birds and the syrup tapping, never saw that before! Do the trees heal after the tap goes out again?

[@PenniacWilderness]

Yes they do, I think as long as you do not make too many taps in a tree it will be fine. If I ever get to meet you I will bring you some Maple Syrup. It is a great treat.

[@philippboetcher9959]

@@PenniacWilderness Very cool!

[@mikeparker3865]

above and below zero. Celsius I am assuming? Also, I see you were drilling a new hole on a tree with an old hole. What should one do to the old tap holes to protect the tree? I also agree with the idea that the bears will be invading all bird feeders soon. A problem where I live too. I am in Massachusetts and have a lake house in New Hampshire. Great video! Keep them coming! Where in NB are you? I don't need exact town, just want to look on a map and get a general idea.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Hi Mike! I am far from an expert on maple syrup work. I have just left the previous holes and they seem to seal themselves off. But there may be something more I should do. I have a pretty small operation. In located in central NB, not too far from the city of Fredericton. Hope that helps! I travel to New Hampshire and Massachusetts often and hope to again when COVID is over.

[@jamesh950]

I like videos run time max. 0.5 hr., no cooking, time lapse shooting if process takes a long time to complete and tell us why you did things a certain way or would redo if possible.

[@PenniacWilderness]

Thank you for the feedback, that is helpful!