Living Off the Land, Self Reliance, Forest Garden

[@roderickmcdonald2941]

I went off-grid 30 years ago. My wife divorced me so I was free to live my dream living in the Maine woods where I set up my homestead and I wouldn't change a thing. I bought 100 acres of land for $15,000 American, that had been strip-cut which allowed me the opportunity to harvest the animals, land, and vegetation as needed. I wouldn't trade my lifestyle for millions of dollars. I am now 69 years young and I am still living my dream. City people have no idea of our passion and we should keep it that way. You are a good man hang in there.

[@CabinDweller]

Roderick McDonald that’s an awesome deal for 100 acres. Heck yes to this lifestyle, I’m doing the same. 20yrs now in a dry cabin, acreage in the boonies but I couldn’t live any other way!

[@siegridthomas9674]

You two are to be envyed.....the BEST to you for the rest of your life

[@sacredstonecards9051]

Is strip cut where they clear cut the trees? If so did the trees ever grow back?

[@jena9176]

GOD HATES DIVORCE, JUST SAYIN.

[@bunlertbtk8301]

Oh i love your life stly ..thats cool!

[@davidlingelbach9887]

No matter how your channel evolves it gives me hope especially right now as of last week I was diagnosed with cancer and watching your videos and tromping through the snow in building rabbit snares and everything like that is very enjoyable to watch

[@HalisIstanbullu]

Dear Mr James, I just wanted to tell you about an experience of mine during my recent vacation in Thessaloniki, Greece. One evening, I decided to walk to the local Marks & Spencer store on Tsimski Street to get a bag of British crisps as an after-dinner snack. The food hall was on the top floor of the store and when I found what I wanted to get, I went to the checkout which was manned by a young male staff member. After I told him in Greek that I didn't speak Greek, in English, he tried selling me a Marks & Spencer loyalty card. I told him I had no need for one because I was from Canada (Windsor, Ontario, actually) and that Marks & Spencer had pulled out of Canada some years ago. He immediately started talking about some guy named "James" who lived in Canada in a place beginning with an "O". Oregon? he asked to which no, I replied, Oregon being in the United States. Ottawa? I asked. Ontario? I asked. He said no; James Bay? I asked. He said no that this guy had built a log cabin out in the wilderness...It then dawned on me: "You don't mean Shawn James and My Self Reliance, do you? I asked. The man's face immediately lit up, indeed he was a fan of yours!! So, here I was, a fellow Canadian, on vacation in Thessaloniki, Greece, talking about you and your channels with a Greek male clerk at the Marks & Spencer store on Tsimski Street... I hope you enjoyed this story and seeing how far you have reached people...

[@CatHugs]

HalisIstanbullu I love this story Very cool❤️🙌🏻

[@CabinDweller]

Hilarious! Small world!

[@siegridthomas9674]

What a wonderful story...thank you for sharing...

[@sacredstonecards9051]

Great story.

[@Roheryn100]

That’s a fabulous story...

[@SirEmile1]

A small beer (normal I am Belgian), my favorite chair and ... Finally the best moment of the week. My favorite tv show !

[@ShirleyCurryTheOlderGamer]

Been waiting for another video. I enjoy every one of them so much. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey! :)

[@metroplexchl]

Please don't worry about the quantity of videos. Your quality is what keeps people coming back. The virus....we got rid of our TV and cable 7 years ago. best thing we ever did. We stream movies for the kids when they want one, and I like to stream baseball. All on our laptops. But we don't have the media dictating what we should be fearful of anymore. It's very nice.

[@nathankennedy9367]

Cant wait to see more food videos. Hunting, fishing, trapping, foraging, gardening, I love them all!

[@sandragrimes5673]

I’m so glad you have your videos. It lets me escape and live right along with you. Sometimes I even forget where I am. You really have a good idea about teaching because you’d be a good one. I don’t think I am alone when I say how much I enjoy everything you do.

[@sherri5303]

My husband and i built a 800 sq ft cabin offgrid on 21 acres in Idaho wilderness ranch. We have a 2 yr old goldie named Bella. Looks and acts just like Cali. The good life. We have a similar life story. Lost a couple mill after 08 housing crash as a builder developer. Self sustaining now and never felt wealthier. Love your channel. Peace.

[@blackbirdsinging6264]

Im so glad it all worked out for you guys❤️its so good to hear a recovery success story,good luck x

Nothing better than working with your hands. And cuts and scrapes are just icing on the cake to take pride in!!!

[@thomasmcnab5068]

Hi Shawn....and Cali...the happiest dog on KZbin... she is always wagging that tail and enjoying her surroundings...we enjoy all your videos & thank you for sharing them! Take care!

[@Marbouw]

Dear Mr.James, well, we are living in Holland, the woods are next to our appt. a few steps out the door and we are there. We can hear the birds sing, squerels running up and down the trees, we can spot deers or the fox (if we are lucky) people passing by on horses or on the bike, , its very comvertable to live here. If we were younger, we could not even do what you are doing. Its marvellous! I love to follow you and your blog. Keep on doing that! I send some fooks your story's on face book. See you again next time! And thx for al the great things you are doing. And yes, we love your dog.

[@paulrobinson3528]

Here in England, the snow drops have come up, the daffs are coming through and about to flower anyday, the buds and shoots on the trees are just starting, spring is on the horizon at last yeahhh :-)

[@martinjcamp]

Same here in Central Lower Michigan. Yippee!!! I wonder what Shawn's Signs of Spring are where he lives.

[@pr1v1]

That is the happiest Dog on the Planet! I'm surprised ... she never gets cold!

[@retap3717]

Lovin Life thru your eyes and all that you do. Hello to Mrs James, blessings always.

[@joyfullrecipesjoyfullrecip6009]

Thanks for your heartfelt sharing. It's a difficult time for us and our Planet. I feel that if we all can pay respect and blessings to our Mother Earth, she will continue to nourish us with Love and food. Just keep on going with an open heart attitude and respect to each others, animals, living beings. Grazie from Italy!

[@maryknowles55]

Fantastic views...🥰 Living the dream! 👋🇬🇧

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing about what viewers can anticipate! It sounds great!

[@tuomas_aho]

Greetings from the cold Finland! You really are living a dream life.

[@tedsmyth1759]

Good to see you back on again. I miss you when you are not on regular. Good to see it warming up where you are like it is in Iowa. Going to be in the 60's Sunday. This year reminds me of 1958 when we built our house. The next 2 years were ere really rainy. Bless you on your hunting and trapping.

[@JeffWinter1]

Having hunted, fished, raised chickens and rabbits, hands down best meat resource is meat rabbits. A couple of rabbits will produce 135 young within a year and I can attest that's true. Average size around 10lbs with the best food conversion rate of any animal.

[@DerykRobosson]

I concur. NZ white make for an excellent source of meat.

[@dianeblack6866]

life is a learning experience that is enjoyed at your own pace..anxious to watch you and your wife as Spring kicks you into gardening and all your projects.. i'm an old lady and a new subscriber, who is facinated by your adventure so far..stay healthy..God bless you and your family

[@zariballard]

5:06 Cali off in the background simply enjoying the moment, tail waggin' a mile a minute. She's glad to follow Shawn around all day anticipating the thrill of those periodic toy tosses:) Dogs are great...

[@lilbo1Y1]

great comment

[@Sathirel2]

Your videos are so relaxing and good at getting my anxiety down. I really enjoy them. Everything is perfect. Thank you!

[@MahherOfficial]

Greetings from Serbia!

[@sacredstonecards9051]

Shawn. What I love about your videos is that you are REAL, authentic and just yourself. Very refreshing.💗 And I do learn how to take care of myself.

[@georgiafamilydogtails7763]

Awesome channel. Just love watching you, your dog Cali and your wife now. Thank you for all your hard work.😀

[@toneyjohnson8910]

Looking forward to learning more about mushrooms and wild eatables myself. I am doubling the size of my garden this year and growing more different foods. Looking forward to this spring and summer following you and your wife.

[@bobbynash282]

Been waiting all week for this. No way ill be disappointed. Best part of friday.

[@robertadurnan7937]

I love watching Your Vidios, God Bless You and Your Family.

[@Toytonia]

Best day of the week ? Friday !!! Hallo from Germany to the 3 of you ❤❤❤

[@mochumochu5070]

Thank you for this healing video.

[@marymcmanus]

Sounds like an exciting spring. So enjoy the sound of snow when you walk around. Have a great weekend . Hi to wife

[@АлексейЗахаров-ч7ш]

Одинокий медведь, правда собака есть. Больше года с Вами, молодец отлично всё делаешь а женщина редко тебя наведёт с дочерью, прям как у меня дочь я, свою 3 года не видел. Хотя живу в городе, сам врач. А Вы мастер на все руки отличный, мира Вам и здоровья.

[@Glman707]

Sometimes life is confusing the Legacy that you made will live on forever I'm trying myself to get back and believe in myself keep up the good work God bless your brother good to see your video😄

[@4philipp]

Glad to see you are adjusting your plans. Even if we are not personally affected by current events, societies behavior requires us to make changes. Stay safe

[@glennclabo9154]

Stocking up on food, etc in case there is a need to stay home is not really “panicking”. It’s like piling up firewood for those days it’s not a good idea to go out. I’m married to a nurse...I have never witnessed her be so concerned. It’s not like a cold or flu and the internet is the worst place to get your information. Love your channels.

[@louisecassidy5991]

Glenn Clabo ...The internet is the best place to get the worst info, we just have to read between the lines a bit and collate what we see, then make our own assessment. These two are in the best possible situation.

[@davidmesser8619]

A lot of times the internet is the only place that you can get the truth. Vaughn

[@rakshanrakhi6554]

There is no chance of the virus entering the area you live in....and by whome😁 Your in the safest zone.... Just be where you are and what you are, if the whole world ends.....you guys are the next Adam and eve.... 😂😂😂 All the best.

[@craftybynature3760]

My wife is a registered nurse and she says the same thing. . This is not the flu. She is very worried of the impact this will have on all people. She said "they don't shut down a major distributing country because of a flu" She believes this will go around the globe more than once before they come up with a working vaccine. All the while the virus has time to mutate and this will impede the vaccine tests and research. This is not to be taken lightly. I also want to say, I admire shawn and all he does and talks about on his channel. I try my best to use his philosophy in life... but this time I cant. My wife out smarts him in medical knowledge hands down. If she says prepare for the worst, then I do.

[@Jimwill01]

@@craftybynature3760 I'm not a medical person, but this virus has me more concerned than the swine flu, bird flu or any of the other recent flu's. I don't have TV so I'm not exposed to media hype. I do get my info from the internet, but not a single source. And I spend time examining the reported numbers, realizing they may be lies that are trying to make it look better than it is, or even trying to make it look worse. Not panicking, just trying to keep an eye on what's happening and being reported. As for "stocking up" I usually try to buy a month's supply at a time, each month. And I just got my groceries, so I'm good for at least a month without leaving the house.

[@alexz9637]

We've been working through your back catalogue while waiting for your latest and are impressed that you recognized Fauxvid for what it is as early as we did here in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Over two years later, the propaganda remains the same, but we (your family and ours) are radiantly healthy, happy and whole by living close to Nature.

[@thomastierce5935]

This old man appreciates every thing that you share in your quest for a better life .

[@geeetube1]

LOL youre watching a multi millionaires channel who makes more per video than you make a year LOL phhhhhh its funny how you poor WATCH the rich... make them richer and then complain about it. Do you even know how much he spent to purchase the land for this channel? More than you'll ever earn in your life. But thats all poor and regular people do. Watch the rich and envy them just like youre doing on this channel

[@geeetube1]

ohhh the word beijing. you obviously come from china, a nation that has barely evolved in the last 5000 years until recent western industry came. the same people who live and sleep with animals and eat non-domesticated meat...ohhh yes, southern chinese people. no wonder so many viruses come from chinese people. dont worry. we will educate you and ONE day you may learn. After all when you show a chinaman something 100 times he still doesnt learn. Japenese, Sth Koreans, Thai people etc etc learn after shoewing them 3 times but the chinaman is very slow to learn and evolve. PS are you using a dust mask like millions of chinese people to prevent inhaling microsopic virus particles??? LOL enough said.

[@burns4886]

geeetube Eat a snicker man, jesus christ...

[@geeetube1]

relax man...im just pointing out to all the morons on here who believe this is all real is that it infact is not. just chill bro LOL do you know how long it takes to build a house with light weight frames with 20 men? LOL Without machinery and equipment this guy would be LUCKY to log and lug one SINGLE tree in a day. And that would be doing good. the stupidity and ignorance of people is baffling. no wonder we have the haves and so many more have nots LOL

[@burns4886]

geeetube the guy litteraly posted everything he has done on his channel, idk what more than video proof do you want, you’re telling me to chill when you’re then one ranting. I’m just enjoying the calmness and the beauty of the outdoor shots in his videos, i’m as chill as one can be bro

[@thatbeardedjedi6667]

I am actually really excited to see all the adventures y'all are gunna have! Really enjoy this channel...

[@FedUpSouthernGirl]

I love how happy ur dog is. They truly love being as close to their instinct as possible (as are we)

[@CabinDweller]

Stephanie Walker so true, a happy dog is roaming free in the woods.

[@richardlanham6953]

Really loving your videos on many levels .I'm in the process of catching up ....up to just after your wife joins you. Great to see you both enjoying your place. Very inspiring...I love every aspect of what you show us.

[@AnthonySaltarelli]

Man I remember when you were just passing 100k subs, you've come a long way!! Still look forward to your videos! You are living the life that I want to. Keep up the good work Shawn👊

[@VannaWhiteboard]

Grow your own shiitake and oyster mushrooms. I bet they'd be abundant in your zone with your help. It is so easy to grow from the food you throw away, or may not use in a stockpot. roots of leeks, scallions, onions, garlic, celery, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, yams--all can be started in a bit of water then buried in dirt and will grow. possibly even in winter, in a hut covered with old windows?

[@chaune11]

I'm excited to see what you guys do with the garden. My dream is to create a self-sufficient garden one day. Have you seen Charles Dowding's channel/books? His no-dig method of gardening is probably the best, most organic & efficient way of gardening. His focus is on the health of the soil using compost. Thought it might interest you. Seems in line with your values. Something to consider.

[@marchbabymimi]

Charles Dowding is awesome! His gardens are so productive and beautiful!

[@chaune11]

@@marchbabymimi and organized!

[@livinglife8333]

I so enjoy the quiet of your videos, just peaceful sounds, you working, cooking etc. you don’t need to talk the entire video. Perfect.

[@ShortOrderCook]

You have some lovely merchandise - I love the 'Cali's Cabin print design. YT suggested your videos to me a few weeks ago, and I've been hooked. They are great, and you put some much work into filming and editing. Just wanted to say how much I appreciate them. Many thanks!

[@maxprice3506]

Shawn,you are a true woodsman. Cheers from the Appalachian mountains

[@frankieclarke7000]

Yay it’s Friday. All the best from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CabinDweller]

Frankie Clarke Scotland! One of my fave places.

[@lindabenn7771]

Frankie Clarke hello from Canada 🇨🇦

[@frankieclarke7000]

Cabin Dweller hi and thank you. Cool channel.

[@frankieclarke7000]

Linda Benn hi and thanks from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ssgoblin]

Frankie Clarke I miss Scotland.

[@TheWindigomonster]

It's a good time to be off the grid my friend

[@mimi5840]

that dog is marvelous..

[@jenlainporter2216]

thank You Shawn take care

[@CarlaHanson68]

I just recently found your channel and I'm really loving it! It's a beautiful place to spend your days. 🍁

[@reallyemptypockets6509]

I have Golden and it makes me sad that he can’t enjoy a life like Cali has, the happiest dog I have ever seen!

[@young-soonkim6730]

Good Friday Shawn & Cali!

[@athollmcnicoll256]

The only thing I have stocked up on are cans of soup which never goes amiss but then warmer rainy weather is proving harder to get by with and snowfall has been limited.. Cheers Shawn and Cali.

[@paulsharon7521]

Wish your lovely wife would go on camera and show us a day in her life in the cabin and what she does to keep her self busy.

[@oldschoolman1444]

She seems a bit camera shy, but understand wanting privacy.

[@sarahjustesen1305]

@@oldschoolman1444 Right. Probably treasures her privacy.

[@johnhofe3894]

Very interesting and informative video Sean. God bless you, Mrs. James, and Cali. Keep up the good work.

[@trish3721]

I agree that people are overreacting with the stocking up.

[@Roheryn100]

Heheehhee...I am from Nova Scotia and was squirming about the Costco reference. That was my store in Dartmouth ! Not guilty .

[@rossh985]

It's not over reacting when the world economy collapses

[@betsyscales1066]

@Bobby Brady but that's not what the news is reporting in the States. Doctors are encouraging people NOT to wear masks! They are saying it can be detrimental to the health of the person wearing it, that they are ill-fitted and not effective! 😒

[@betsyscales1066]

@Bobby Brady I really didn't want to think the medical personnel were going on TV to say stop buying masks for the nefarious reason of wanting them for themselves. But as much as I don't want to think it, it makes sense that's why they're doing it. Sometimes this coronavirus feels like a bad Hollywood movie ☹️

[@jtsdeals]

@Bobby Brady my comment was more directed at the suggestion that doctors are giving guidelines based on "nefarious" (wicked or criminal) reasons which I find insulting given the oath they take. Your comments on the matter seem very informed and I thank you for your service in the armed forces. I've removed my comment as I don't want to seem like I'm dismissive of the information, but I do take offense with people suggesting conspiracy theories about why medical professionals make recommendations when trying to manage medical outbreaks.

[@yvonneorloski3823]

I like the little homey touches the lady has added to your Sanctuary.

[@ronm305]

I sure miss the days of making maple syrup with my Dad. We tapped over 800 trees each season. Enjoy!

[@Frigorific12]

I invite you to walk in the woods. Come with me! Natalya*

[@drx1xym154]

That is a very nice homestead you have there! Keep it safe! Things getting cray-cray in the regular world. Good strategy!

[@joneshuntingadventures7971]

I imagine the fact you are living out there for that amount of time has pushed the big game a little further out as well. Nice informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@straubdavid9]

Or brought them closer to munch on his garden. Smells from cooking etc can carry a long way as well. Cutting trees will also bring in critters to chew on the fresh tops. Six of one ... half dozen of another. The sound of a chainsaw can be a dinner bell for deer. Take care.

[@joneshuntingadventures7971]

@@straubdavid9 True in suburbia. That little garden would have lasted one night with 2 hungry deer around here. He's in the wilderness. Plenty of predators as well.

[@kevindouglas8768]

Nice to see you're doing well. I like watching your updates.

[@I-am-not-a-number]

Spring is coming.

[@idrizzuka6711]

muzik popullore shqiptare

[@mikeunum]

You are 100% on my line. I live in Europe and we can't buy land in that way and life of the grid. But all the other things you do it's my way of life. I would love to life in your way. Head up and much luck with your new projects.

[@georgefocus]

The time here is 1:30 am...i was worrying about the new video. Finally my self reliance is with us.

[@geraldmaine3300]

hi

[@lisakell1937]

gerald maine hi

[@shayetanner6431]

Hi Shawn, You are probably aware of this channel, but I am impressed with Talasbuan and their goal for complete self reliance. Both of your channels are the only ones I watch. Headed toward self reliance ourselves. As a matter of fact, we started prepping years ago, and are not panicking in the face of the so called "pandemic." Who's laughing now.....

[@debrawilleman6638]

I really enjoy watching your videos of you and your wife, good seeing her every once in awhile, may you have a prosperous spring time with space for a large garden, take care you two...

[@MichalOlender]

What a great life man!

[@myCloudWatcher]

Sprouts: One of my favorite ways to get "Veg" is to sprout Mung Beans. These take a week to grow, and the seeds keep for years. The cost is very low. You can grow a few to full size to get more seeds. Watch out the deer love them!

[@FeedtheMightyMe]

"they are very nutritious, but they smell like death"

[@myCloudWatcher]

@@FeedtheMightyMe Time to learn more, you need to keep the wet seeds washed with FRESH water. If the water goes "stale" you will not get tasty sprouts. Start with 1 day of underwater soaking, then wash off that water and leave the "damp" seeds to grow for a few hours. A few times in the day, re-wash and rinse off the seeds/sprouts. After a few days the "hulls" will start to shed. Dump the seeds into a LARGE pot of water and pick out the sprouts. I toss the rest in the garden. Now take the washed and clean sprouts and keep them damp for a few days. You can decide how large would want them to grow. When green start to show, into the cold box they go..... My sprouts NEVER smell at all.

[@Gushara]

Winter is the time to go inward, plan where you intend to put your energy as the sun returns to give us all a boost in our "doing". It is nice that you have someone to share your dream!

[@graciegolden2290]

Such a beautiful complex you have created, Shawn, and still on to creating more. Much admiration to you and your wife. I also get to recall my golden by watching Cali. Thank you for your Friday updates, sharing your knowledge and the beauty of your surroundings.

[@MrTeko75]

Great Show. Good luck to you both on the hunting and trapping.

[@earlenepeterson8065]

Calli is so patient to wait for the chance to run like the wind.

[@Frigorific12]

I invite you to walk in the woods. Come with me! Natalya*

[@coleenhudson8924]

Much love to y'all from Florida. Currently 62 degrees. ♥️🎈♥️

[@dandaniels4558]

Well your saying you want to use the snowmobile less and i was going to suggest you get a canam 4 wheeler for the hunting trips for moose and bear. I thinks its great your using hand tools to do all the mill work with logs and projects but i have a feeling there will come a day you may look back and wish you hadnt beat your body up. Ive had 2 right shoulder replacements and both knees replaced and an Achilles tendon rupture and repair surgery. All that from work and that was building & uhpolstering furniture. 30 yrs and beating,banging, stretching & lifting on furniture and alot of it leather covered. So hard labor can be very haed on the joints. I think about it everytime your swinging away with that ax . But hopefully you keep strong and healthy and you wont have the pain and issues ive had . Thanks for another great video. Be safe and warm

[@stevesheridan1633]

how can you ever dislike this video? much love Shawn

[@Scotty-gg4gc]

Shawn, remember when the media went berserk over Y2K? The power grid was going to crash (fuel pumps would stop pumping), computers were going to stop working (banks, etc) and our societies were going to be thrown into chaos, etc. A lot of people spent a lot of money preparing for something that didn't even come close to happening. The media needs to be held accountable for reckless reporting. Their actions in such instances have caused more damage than their alleged crisis.

[@Jaynes-Path]

The yearly flu has killed and infected millions more than this COVID19 has. Something like 98.9% of infected people get nothing more than a fever of 103 and dehydration. Treatment is taking care of the side effects, lower the fever and replace lost fluids & electrolytes with Gatorade etc. No children or young have died (they do with the flu) and not until your over 60 with other health issues (diabetes, COPD, hypertension, immune disorders etc) does your risk of developing serious problems arise above 4%. The flu is, again, much higher. I'm with you, all this panic that's being created is wasted time & energy. Instead of adding more hype they should be passing on useful information about the symptoms and to not infect grandma & grandpa or put them at risk. If you have a fever or dry cough, stay away from others etc. Runs on toilet paper & diapers etc are only adding to the problem and all those surgical masks don't stop you from catching it. It's only the N95 masks that do and they are only good for 1 use & most expire within 1 hour of use. But at least, they aren't spreading their colds to others, lol

[@NongMangkut]

Jayne Skidmore Do you still feel this way?

[@farooqtareen3527]

Good morning from Pakistan. I agree that media is creating panic regarding the spread of corona virus resulting in shortage of face masks in the medical stores. The prices have gone high up to 100% . I watch your videos regularly and it has helped me allot whenever i feel depressed. Thanks for sharing mind relaxing things

[@BeaZCreWl8r]

Have you thought about a hydraulic ram pump ? Good way to move water for your garden. Lots of videos on here about them.

[@pierabattiato1582]

Bentornato grande uomo 👍💋💋

[@lawrencemitchell5983]

Thanks for the video, wow that snow! As far as the current virus scare, I just encourage people to stick with factual science, skip the fear....that's the media's thing. 🙂

[@multiio1424]

The factual science predicts something like 50% or so of the population eventually getting infected at some point (not all at the same time, but still). With no vaccine available yet and about 5..10% or so of cases requiring intensive medical care, that can overload the healthcare system pretty quickly.

[@FluffyOwlOo]

Last time epidemic with 2-3% death rate was Spanish flu. I mean ww1 probably had some part of it easily spreading but still. 500 million infected and 17-50 mil dead. I mean 2-3% is low but when but into global scale it isnt that small. I seriously suggest to look serpentza so people could understand china's current culture and why that virus actually got to spread so easily. I myself arent really scared about that disease. My country health care is adequate enough and i am not in the risk group. And probably most of people under 60 shouldn't care when they are being just clean.

[@calvincollison9182]

Looking forward to you new videos coming up. Particularly the spring mushroom foraging.

[@timberhills1778]

Take care my friend,I did stock up on some things my wife thinks im nuts lol, I going to say we will know one way or another the other in 2 or 3 weeks

[@gregrourke4182]

Hope things go as planned. God bless.

[@walkinginthenorth7216]

Finally, thought you had forgotten us! Thank you Shawn ❤

[@afringedweller]

Guess you didn't catch his last video? Because I think he addressed that... BTW, love your handle.

[@donnad634]

I thought about you and your isolated self reliance this weak with people self quarantining. Getting food has been my main outing recently. I value the lifestyle you and your wife have chosen. Bless you both. 🙏

[@redwoodsorel5173]

For a minute there, I thought you were going to sew up your finger where it looks like you sliced it

[@CabinDweller]

Haha I thought so too!

[@dynamofan669]

@Sound Money was nützt das ich kriege ihn ja nicht ja ich kriege den KZbinr nicht ich habe ihn mehrfach gebeten er hat einfach ab mein absolutes Lokal ist es verbrannt ich bekomme meine absoluten Mädchen nicht wieder dort gehörte KZbin dazu und ich kenne ihn und ich weiß dass er immer da war das nützt mir nichts mehr danke

[@tweederflens66]

@@dynamofan669 Betrunken ?

[@sydneyevans2637]

I saw that, too. But by the end of the video it was healed. Mr. James heals fast. 😃

[@leocroney4863]

Beer and long day in Toronto. These videos are so relaxing

[@TaigaTurf]

Maple Season is here!

[@williambryant5946]

@Murray Barker How is that? Does it taste like maple syrup in anyway? Can you describe what the flavor is like? I've never heard of birch syrup. Where are you located? Not your address or town just generally. This has sparked my interest. 👍

[@williambryant5946]

@Murray Barker Thanks for answering!

[@TaigaTurf]

@Murray Barker Alot of birch along the Yukon river valley on the way to Dawson..

[@19JohnnyJ68]

shawn ive been watching you for a few years when you started this cabin , and i mustsay that its looking awesome !

[@kevjo13]

Mr. James this question is for ur wife. When you first said that you wanted to build a log cabin to live in, did she ever believe it was gonna be such a beautiful home and building's you have made? Thanks for the vids...

[@MySelfReliance]

She had significant input on design from the beginning

[@carolsuesamuelson7935]

@@MySelfReliance Great answer!

[@rumichacajoy]

I just ordered a beginner microgreen kit from True Leaf Market that grow without soil and ready for harvest in 10 days. High nutrition and easy on counter next to window.

[@robr3015]

Another cabin for hunting and trapping? I'll be patiently waiting for the videos. Best of luck!

[@johntatum1951]

I like the plan of living off the land...looking forward to it.

[@jefflee5047]

In recognition of your wife living there now......Our Self Reliance.

[@Panowie.z.Kanady]

Only if she wouldn't be a feminist and actually helped around the cabin.

[@tld597]

Very thoughtful, but my self reliance means every one individually including the Mrs. right?

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Hope all is going well..God bless y’all and stay safe...enjoy your videos even tho I am 71! ...

[@SOFISINTOWN]

Hey, Shawn, you need to do that video about the cost of living in the cabin for a year (2019) now that the year is over!

[@anitaskene6697]

A great video as usual... thoroughly enjoyed it and waiting for more.... you are amazing !!!!