Winter at an Off Grid Cabin S4 • E41

[@cabinman]

The ice skating was amazing! Wow! You are crazy! LOL 😆 🤣 Gorgeous scenery buddy.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks MMP!

[@belovedevans]

Congrats Russell on achieving over 30k subscribers. This is true milestone and a reflection of the quality of your videos.

[@belovedevans]

Thanks for the shout out at the end of the video. Much appreciated.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks! It's 7:05am Saturday morning, and I'm stitting on the couch with your quilt...

[@joyceb5864]

Is City Girl always that positive? Such a beautiful smile & gorgeous eyes that light up when she smiles!!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Her smile lights up any room, Joyce.

[@fluidgroover]

I agree Joyce...these two have a beautiful, easy back and forth. A pleasure to watch!

[@aliyamoon80]

June Bug says, "Silly Russ! Iz water! I not Jeebus! Jeebus walk on water. June Bug not walk on water!" Your pups are awesome, Russ! The best part is when your bride returns to the cabin! I'm so happy that you made it all festive for her homecoming! You're a good hubby!

[@janetwithers7427]

Perfect Ice skating time. You are a good skater Russel. Great to see City Girl 🎄🎄😘

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Janet. As a rural Canadian boy, I did play hockey when I was a kid.

[@AlaskaBushratJohn-st7sm]

Hey Russell and City girl, This is definitely one of your very best videos. Anyone could see the sadness when City girl left. Hell, I got a little emotional myself. It was a lot of fun watching you skate around the pond as if you didn't have any problems in the world. It's been many years since I skated, the falls turned out to be a problem at my age, lol. I'm having a porterhouse tonight. I as well as 30,000 others really enjoy the time we get to spend with you. You really should be at 100,000 by now. Again, thank you for bringing joy into our hearts. Take care my friends.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Great comments John. Very nice. Thank you.

[@robinmoore5181]

Thank you again for the great work on your video. The sweet and precious love between you two is wonderful. Walt and I have 48 years of never ending love and grabbing happiness, fun and laughter. We send you prayers and love. 🌷

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

48 years! That's great, but you know we're catching up!

[@tay138]

Think this is right up there with your best videos so far. Your dogs have like the best environment. 🐕‍🦺

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Tay!

[@janicebowlen8929]

I just watched and fell out laughing at the insert of the barrel going across the lake. Your honesty is so refreshing!

[@wizardswife7340]

I think this is my most favourite video. I loved everything. Your Christmas lights were amazing and so inviting for Alicia. You both complete each other. It is a wonderful feeling! ❤️

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Mary Kay!

[@paulinewhalen742]

Love to live like you do.You have shown its ups & downs...thanks Russell. ...I would still do it...see you soon...hope city girl is with you in the next video...take care.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Pauline, she'll be here for Christmas.

[@geroldknoebel2402]

Beautiful video Russel. I always admire the beautiful scenery. Only your beer, I drink only German, is simply the best in the world. Greetings from Frankfurt and stay healthy

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Gerold. I love Guinness, that's closer, right?

[@janicedelaluz11]

I have the very same sock of yours Russ that my mama made me. So special as my mama has been gone for over 10 years.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I think my great grandma did mine, Janice.

[@upnorthandpersonal]

Being at the cabin when it's pitch dark outside is the best. Nothing to be afraid of - very calming and soothing to know that there is no one else around but you and nature.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Just me and the deer. Maybe the odd elk.

[@bh042355]

The Master Carpenter underestimates himself! Cabin looks great!!

[@joannevdm6437]

City Girl is gorgeous! What a lovely lady!!! I love the way you love your animals

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I tell her that all the time.

[@jonesywoman]

My husband and I love watching your videos so much. I don’t know if it was 2020 but between your beautiful iceskating and the music, I became so emotional! I hope Junebug was ok after getting on the ice. She acted like a slip hurt her. You are amazing with your fur babies! Thanks for your videos and humor! ❤️

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks! Glad you two are enjoying our videos!

[@mom2breanna]

Russell watching you walk out on the ice made me hold my breath at first. The nature all around you is so breathtakingly beautiful. Loved watching you glide along the ice on your skates. Hope to see you Friday night if I get home in time from the Emergency Room have a shift Friday but hoping I get off early. Those steaks made me hungry for beef...LOL 🤣 ~Cheri

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Doubt there will be a live tomorrow night. But we'll see.

[@mariantea9225]

You picked an idyllic spot to build your cabin. The view! It's great seeing the dogs so happy when you drive the ATV, like a pack going for a run together. The barrel was a barrel of laughs.. 😄

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Marian!

[@SusanLindsey2407suz420]

Russell you look so sad when City Girl leaves, Happy to see she made it bck! :) Love your Christmas Decorations!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Susan!

[@SusanLindsey2407suz420]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin You are Welcome!

[@MissBecky1968]

Junebug and Willow are so adorable, it was so cute that she waited for you knowing you wouldn't let her fall in

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

They're great dogs.

[@jerekarppinen]

Lol at the barrel roll :D with fitting scream

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Classic Russell right there.

[@paigeshirley1744]

Looking forward to Christmas cheer at the cabin. Have a good week yall

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Paige!

[@bettinah.7429]

I needed to add that Russell one of your best features is how well you love Alicia. The joy and love you have when she arrives or when you talk about her or just hang out with her is definitely and example to others. I know I have said it before but it is something that is good to bring to the forefront. As someone who has been through something very different it is wonderful to see and gives hope. Alright enough emotional stuff cheers to thirty thousand plus subs and see you at Booxefest! 🍻

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Mallorie!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Bettina! I mean, Bettina!

[@bettinah.7429]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 😂

[@tonidee761]

The only thing that frightens me is when you ice skate on the pond, but I know, that you know, that we know, what you are doing is ok! Be safe out there!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Sure, you're seeing the video, so obviously I made it out.

[@daviskoier6853]

Nicely done. Your neighbor to the south in Vermont. Your sounds of ice " making" on the lake is a haunting sound, and one that if ever present to hear is never forgotten. You capture the teamwork of a couple well . Thank you.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Davis, appreciate the comments.

[@maribethwilliams179]

Russell the music you played while you were skating was priceless! Sounded like the Olympics.😊

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Good choice, right? Thanks Maribeth

[@bobpeacock6370]

Great to see you. Enjoy your posts, by feel so sad when your lady leaves. Never mind, you've got the two buddies to keep you company. Best regards from Scotland!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Bob!

[@lizweekly1483]

Oh Russell, your skating scene was totally awesome! And the beautiful blue on the ice was so true blue! I loved the music you added to it too! I have played this vid a few times. Thank you for this! l love the music for the night sky too! You can sure pick'em! Thank you, Liz. Hope you are having a good night. L

[@WhenTheAncientsSpeak]

I loved the music and it was amazing watching the lake at the same time too, Good Job.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Victoria!

[@sergmonterrosa5165]

You guys are so great. And you guys make my Friday nights easier. And ur wife be coooking. Love it. Thx for a better understanding on Mr. James. But god bless u guys both and ur dogs. Just too cute

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Serg!

[@JLC24]

Excellent cinematography and editing Russell the choice of music while you're skating was awesome as well😁👍👍👍

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks J.

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video and congratulations ..thanks for sharing. :-)

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks John!

[@davidc4764]

Siding looks GREAT, Russ!!!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks David!

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

Wow I laughed at the barrel.. teared up at the snow and pretty music part.. and was grateful city girl came back... I’m too damn emotional today.. lol.. peace...

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Aw Yvonne....

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

The music isn't bad it's actually very calming!

[@richardyoung7731]

Don't know who gets the saddest when City Girl leaves, you, the pup's, or us😟 Or who's the happiest when everyone is at Raspberry Rock 🤗😁❤️🙏👍✌️

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Yes, yes, and yes!

[@dinkcastell4878]

You really crack me up Russell thank you for making me smile.

[@ianwebb2235]

Absolutely loved it,,,,,I have never skated and with my shot knees and ankles, I am never going to do so,,,,, As always, thank you,,,,such relaxing videos,,,,,

[@jameshines3867]

What awesome video Russ you brought me places in my mind I haven't been 4 years I grew up on a lake when I was a kid and did the same thing you did and what fun that was the music in your video snow the woods I don't know what it was about this video is very touching like I said you brought me places I haven't been a long time thank you so much for that I appreciate your videos and you too

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Very nice comments, James, thank you. Glad I could take you back.

[@outsidewithstevep]

I loved the drive through the forest in the snow.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Me too. It was a beautiful day.

[@georgettewood8894]

Still very positive. Love that about you. Don't change. Ps: bring the lamp....

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Which lamp?

[@sarahh1310]

Love your channel. Your unedited mistakes and word choices make you human and relatable. Viewing from Michigan, USA.

[@scotduckrow8524]

The expression on your face as City Girl left should have been captioned "Despondent man contemplates being reunited with his better half."

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I wondered how I would look, that's why I filmed myself. I don't look too happy.

[@themule9474]

Ya, even the dogs looked sad when she left; and so happy upon return! Never mind being obnoxious, the tunes make the vids. You made good selections, especially your RasRock theme..... wistful, la-la-la happy-go-lucky.... really summarizes the overall feel of your presentations. I see the rain barrel gogglage is a regular thing. Cracks me up. Mmmm... steaaaak. Missed you last Friday, see yas tonight.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Tonight should be fun

[@lukewarm2075]

You have the ideal life thanks for the videos

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Luke.

[@BobP68]

That's quite a saw set up here dude. Where did you get it?? Thanks. Glad i discovered your channel. Now i can watch Shawn and you. Cool beans!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

It's a DeWalt mitre saw, and just a standard bench thingy. I probably got both at Home Depot.

[@jimmyvespegolf3834]

Thanks for sharing. I know that feeling when your girl drives away for awhile. :(

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thankfully she came back. Sometimes I wonder if she's just a figment of my imagination. I mean, how can a guy be so lucky?

[@et5222]

Amazing videography this week! Great work especially the skating...

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks David!

[@michaellynch7800]

See you tonight Russell and City Girl. Beautiful scenery today on the homestead. Appreciate the content and thanks for sharing! Mike

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Sorry it was a bust Mike.

[@michaellynch7800]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin In life there’s things we have no control over Russell, nothing to be sorry about. I saw the frustration in your eyes and felt bad for you and City Girl. Have a better weekend and if we’re lucky tomorrow is another day!🤓👍

[@percheronlove888]

The starry night in your woods is divine. Van Gough would be envious. Bella......Ethereal.....2022 😎

[@carolineindacityphx]

Aww. I couldn't help but notice that June Bug trying to keep up with you skating. 🥰 But she didn't like the ice. ❤

[@timgurtner5248]

Good time to finish the first part of your dock as a Holiday gift for the wifey!!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Tim, are you crazy? I don't finish things.

[@elisabethe8055]

To see you struggle when Citygirl leaves breaks my heart.. ❤️To see your joy when she returns melts it! 😊Love the timelaps, loved the ice skating and the music you put in to it. Up here we have no ice yet, and if i would live north of you in Canada it would be like at the Northern shore of the great Slave Lake in the Northern territories.. Just to give a direction. It rains, and it is like 5 plus celcius.. Blah.. Have a great weekend you two!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Elisabeth that's really far north!

[@Jaynes-Path]

Love the clips of the woods. You lost a lot of branches over there too. All the more for you for next year.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Jayne we had a huge wind storm about a month ago. Knocked a bunch of trees and branches aboot.

[@volcom290x]

Barrel roll should become a yearly tradition.

[@waltmoore3095]

I'll be over for ice fishing Russell! Nice video.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Walt

[@1995jug]

You are living my dream wish i had a place like you got.

[@michaelrice3538]

Just subscribed. My wife has been laughing as we watched your latest this morning. Thank you! Life is much more pleasant when she's laughing... :)

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Michael!

[@michaelrice3538]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin You bet! You might be interested in knowing that my Black Lab pup loves to watch your black dogs doing dog things on TV. She must think they are her brothers as they tries to get into the TV to join them.

[@michaelrice3538]

Sorry. As "she" tries to join them.

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Wood on cabin looks great. Salmon looks great. Mix a bit of chopped pickles or relish with that mayo to make tarter sauce.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Good idea for tartar sauce, MIchael!

[@smoochmcguire5291]

Good to see you working on the cabin and having fun with your dogs so cool

[@JustTheSelf]

I was super stoked when you said we cant leave, there's more! Just so beautiful at Raspberry Rock no matter the Season but Winter is just breathtaking! I loved that you took out your skates and that CityGirl arrived! Really love this video Russell and Congratulations to both of you! Cheers!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Tina Marie!

[@novathedog5743]

Ohhh, FYI about cooked bones. They can splinter in your dogs throat or intenstines and are considered very dangerous. I have 3 senior black labs, they get big raw marrow bones, even if they are raw and too small they can still get caught in their throat etc

[@tay138]

Loved the night sky footage. Like you to keep doing that here@there. 🌌

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

That one turned out well. And I believe that's the Aurora Borealis in the bottom left of the screen.

[@alexkasacous]

You looked a little sad when city girl left. The dogs were devastated. She'll be back, you're her virus. Liked seeing some cladding done on outside of the cabin. You're going to be happy when it is done. Looks good, insulation, and the work will fad to memory. Take care friend, 2021 is around the corner and it's got to get better than 2020.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I'm her virus. Interesting take.

[@rodneyross5282]

I have came to realize that you eat, drink and enjoy life to the max. Thank you two for sharing your awesome fun times. Russell the barrel rolling down across the lake had me on the floor laughing. I laughed so hard and long that I had tears. Laughter is good for the heart, mind, body and soul. You provide much fun entertainment. Thanks again. Have a great weekend.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Rodney. That's one of City Girl's favourite videos too.

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

I love the way you do your videos your sence of humor is awsome

[@bugs5644]

always love seeing the railing on the stairs. nice work

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

The inside stairs? Thanks Bugs.

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Oh Russell I see the sadness in your eyes! I feel for you! That's the way I feel everytime I look at my husband's picture our first Xmas together! Miss him so much, it was a year in Oct since he went away! R I P! The dogs look just as miserable 😥

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Aw, Martha.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Timber and I really enjoyed your ice skating segment. Best wishes

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Jay & Jen & Timber!

[@ericrosenthal7055]

Darn! It even makes me sad when City Girl leaves the cabin.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

It was nice that she could come back in the same video.

[@northeastohio5150]

Those fold down steps are awesome.

[@paulrobinson3528]

13:38 i can smell that bread from here, love freshly baked bread, oh my do i ever.

[@FrankTreml]

Very well done Russel, glad I found your channel . Stay safe an a happy and warm holiday season .

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Frank

[@barrybracegirdle2931]

We have the same bread machine. We use our bread machine just to make the dough and then bake the dough in our oven. You can make buns or bread. Thanks for the videos. Have a great weekend. From PEI

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Do you time it or wait for a beep? Or is there a setting to stop once the dough is ready for heat?

[@barrybracegirdle2931]

I dont know if you got my last message. There is a dough setting on your machine. Press the Prog button 12 times and then start it. It will peep when it's done. If you need a recipe for dinner rolls let me know. I hope this helps. From PEI

[@drasticadventure6557]

You seem like a nice guy, I'll give a thumbs up for that! Lol

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

You also seem like a nice guy, you got a heart from me.

[@sharonstuebi8181]

Awe , the sadness of separation but the joy of reunion! Russell I did very good with this video untill you got on the ice! Then I had to hold my breath and make my pulse calm down. You make me feel the same way as I do watching the grandkids do sketchy things . Anyway absolutely love you. We have electricity and therefore internet issues here so often miss booxfest 🙄 but think of you guys often......grateful that I am in a warmer climate! As I write my windows are being installed in my stone castle! Yipeeee I'll send pictures

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Sharon! Good to hear from you.

[@davidestrich7055]

I liked the music, it was relaxing with the videos.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks David.

[@janeconnors1807]

Just found this vlog today. Very calming and funny in equal measure. Looks a delightful location. Think you seriously need some veg in yr diet 😂

[@lin9391]

@31:24 thank you for the starry night invite ! glad i stayed.

[@gardenia24sugarfoot.36]

'footnote' Raspberry Rock - if you have a tap on your big water container - during winter let your tap drip into a container to use daily for the household. This prevents freezing in winter, my husband was told by his old workmate many years ago & it works.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Interesting note, Hipa

[@sekhargadde7340]

Beautiful nature

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Sekhar

[@karenlara9739]

Too cute!! You and that City Girl 🥰🤞😘🎄🎄🎄🙋‍♀️💜👏

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Karen!

[@stumorrison27]

Found my way here from Imgur, (waves from Seattle) Hello!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Hold on, look out your window. **waves back**

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Our road is pretty erie when its thick fog, but always in a vehicle so it's not so scary. Sometimes I think of someone coming out of the woods looking scary, I (katie)wouldn't stop to help them haha.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

It takes a while, Katie. It's just about realizing/convincing yourself what's really out there.

[@ThisOffGridLife]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin the game cam says there are cougars out there

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

@@ThisOffGridLife Wow Katie, you go girl.

[@dougmiller8099]

Thanks for the video Russell. I use miracle whip and sweet relish mixed for tartar sauce.!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Good idea, Doug

[@Kokoras1980]

Good morning my dear, I see the lake froze, what a beautiful place you are, well done, we have rain here, but I hear you have snow and cold in Canada, if you look at the globe, we are on the same scale, we have the same weather, Florina, Greece, Western Macedonia, good morning, good morning❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Καλημέρα και σας ευχαριστώ για τα σχόλια!

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

I was half expecting you to do a double or triple loop! Hahaha. 😄

[@jonathantaylor5666]

Ahh, how lovely it must be to skate on your own pond! Next time let's see that triple axel

[@gardenia24sugarfoot.36]

Very Good therapy to get comfy & watch you all do ya thang! @ your hang out cabins. So many gorgeous environments & honestly not one view is better than any other Of Mother Natures magical sights. We are so so fortunate to have ended up on this planet So let us all do the right & keep it as Mother Nature intend it to be 'As Is' You guys are an awesome example. Cheers

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Nice comments, Hipa.

[@BillBlyleven]

Just use the bread maker to mix and raise the dough - Then finish off the rest in the Coleman or regular gas oven.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Never occurred to me, Bill.

[@scottb4907]

Now we will have to make some on our wood stove, can almost smell it now !!!!

[@jeaneklund910]

I really enjoy your ice-skating and especially the combination of the drone footage, the handheld and the music it was really really nice. I hope you do it some more if you have the right conditions!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Jean!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Very cool!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Cold, in fact!

[@beemakehoney2955]

Beautiful

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Hi city girl, I love that hat and the way it lays!!!!

[@Keachybean]

One of the first videos I ever saw of yours was the water barrel out on the ice and I haven’t laughed like that in years.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

That's one of City Girl's favourite videos as well.

[@nursemettsmsn]

OMGEE ice skating in the lake 😳 had me scared

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

But it turned out awesome!

[@maddmusician4492]

I could have sworn I've been subscribed for a couple of years but I noticed today I wasn't.. but not the only channel I've noticed since last update.. well not a huge deal but I woke up the house laughing so loud when the barrel escaped.. I was like yup my life in a nutshell ❤️❤️

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Well, welcome back, Merlin. You have a lot to catch up!

[@kenmatch8303]

Some more siding! How exciting! Good video, Russell 👍😎

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Ken!

[@nursemettsmsn]

😢 I can tell city girl doesn’t wanna leave. Makes me sad when I see her leave....

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Yeah she loves being here.