The Day I've Been Avoiding for Two Years | A Door in the Back of My Log Cabin

[@ananomaloussmell5043]

Started chemo recently and haven't slept well d/t the unsettling nausea. When I watch your videos, it is the perfect distraction and relief. Thank you for what you do.

[@IndianaDundee]

I feel for you! Godspeed.

[@nikolas_schreck]

Fight on!

[@Veldtian1]

Get yourself a hyperbaric chamber and sleep in it 6 hours a day, hyper oxygenate your cells!!

[@Slomowo]

Good luck, my dude.

[@fressejetzt840]

Good luck

[@stflaw]

There is something almost lyrical about watching a man quietly going about the business of creating a home with his bare hands, using tools and techniques nineteenth-century pioneers would have recognized. I have so much respect for what he has accomplished, and for what he is trying to achieve.

[@craigrobbins8981]

I feel the same way as you do Friend.

[@CarodeDakar]

À force de le regarder, je comprends qu'en fait, on a un besoin inné de retourner là d'où on vient: la nature via le concept de liberté.

[@Ski7440]

stflaw .....ditto ditto ditto... incredible and so so impressive .

[@shannonkerwin8833]

Right on!

[@kimperes5987]

All that physical labor and you patiently prepare another awesome meal! I'd be having oatmeal or going to bed too tired to eat! Inertia.

[@reachadi1029]

The most empowering phrase my dad used to say while growing up: "A man who is his own best friend can never be in poor company."

[@likejohnnyandjune2024]

My dad's phrase is "It takes all kinds to make world" which can be both endearing and cynical - and I love that 😂

[@Jdoublejizzle]

@@likejohnnyandjune2024 Makes me think of the Roger Miller song. Wonder if that's where your pops picked it up.

[@Nikfury0]

Seneca said something along the lines of "Most powerful is he, who has himself in his own power"

[@sr2sr-prepper248]

If you talk to yourself at least you are talking to someone of equal intelligence.

[@lottiecozybowledholderbaue2846]

@@Jdoublejizzle X

[@emanuelismusic]

i love how he lets the atmosphere and the sound of his work be the music. Not some cheesy music throughout the entire video. Love it.

[@bybiyonik]

Nineteenth Window According to the meaning of the verse: The seven heavens and the earth and all within them extol His limitless glory, and there is nothing but it extols His limitless glory and praise,1 the All-Glorious Maker has attached innumerable meanings and instances of wisdom to the heavenly bodies so that it is as if, in order to express His glory and beauty, He has adorned the heavens with the words of the suns, moons and stars. To the beings in the atmosphere also He has attached instances of wisdom and meanings and aims, as if to make it speak through the words of the thunder, lightning, and drops of rain, and give instruction in the perfection of His wisdom and beauty of His mercy. He causes the head of the earth to speak too with its meaningful words known as animals and plants and displays the perfections of His art to the universe. Then He makes the plants and trees speak, all words of that head, through the words of their leaves, flowers, and fruits and again proclaims the perfection of His art and beauty of His mercy. Their flowers and fruits, too, He makes speak, through the words of their seeds, and gives instruction to the aware and conscious in the subtleties of His art and the perfection of His dominicality. And so, out of these innumerable words of glorification, we shall lend our ears and listen to a single shoot and a single flower and their manner of expression, and learn the way in which they testify. Yes, all plants and all trees describe their Maker with numerous tongues in such a way that they leave those who study them in amazement,causing them to exclaim: “Glory be to God! How wonderfully they bear witness to Him!” Yes, the glorification of plants at the time their flowers open, and the moment they produce new shoots, and when they offer their smiling words is as beautiful and clear as themselves. For through the beautiful mouth of each flower and the tongues of its orderly shoots and the words of its well-measured seeds, the order demonstrates wisdom and is observedly within a balance which demonstrates knowledge. And the balance is within an embroidery of art which demonstrates skill and craft. And the embroidery of art is within an adornment which demonstrates favour and munificence. And the adornment is within subtle scents which demonstrate mercy and bestowal. And these meaningful qualities one within the other form such a tongue of testimony that it both describes the All-Beauteous Maker through His Names, and portrays Him through His attributes, and expounds the manifestation of His Names, and expresses His making Himself loved and known. If you hear such testimony from a single flower, will your doubts and suspicions and heedlessness persist when you listen to all the flowers in the dominical gardens on the face of the earth and hear with what elevated strength they proclaim the necessary existence and unity of the All-Glorious Maker? If they do persist, can it be said of you that you are a conscious human being? Come, now look carefully at a tree! See its delicate mouth within the orderly emergence of the leaves in spring, and the blossoms opening in a measured manner, and the fruits swelling with wisdom and mercy and dancing at the blowing of the breeze in the hands of the branches like innocent children. See the just balance within the wise order expressed through the tongue of the leaves becoming green at a generous hand, through that of the flowers smiling with the joy of a favour received, and through the words of the fruits laughing through a manifestation of mercy. See the careful arts and embroideries within the balance demonstrating justice; and the mercy within the skilful embroideries and adornment; and the various sweet tastes and delightful scents, which indicate mercy and bestowal; and the seeds, each of which is a miracle of power within the agreeable tastes: all these point in most clear fashion to the necessary existence and unity of an All-Wise, Generous, Compassionate, Beneficent, Bountiful Maker, a Bestower of Beauty and Favours, to the beauty of His mercy and perfection of His dominicality. Thus, if you can listen at the same time to the tongues of disposition of all the trees on the earth, you will see and understand what exquisite jewels are to be found in the treasury of the verse: All that is in the heavens and on the earth extols God’s limitless glory.O you unhappy heedless one who supposes himself to be free through his ingratitude! If the All-Generous One of Beauty, Who makes Himself known to you and loved by you through these innumerable tongues had not wanted you to know Him, He would have silenced them. Since they have not been silenced, they should be heeded. You cannot be saved by closing your ears in heedlessness. For the universe does not fall silent at you stopping up your ears, the beings within it will not be silent, the witnesses to Divine unity will not hold their tongues. And for sure, they will condemn you...

[@JonHop1]

Do you actually think its this guy doing any of the editing and filming? TBH, he probably just a hired carpenter used by a film company. You really think he sits there with 100 camera's all at different angles like that? LMAO.. THe camera angle changes like every 5 seconds lol

[@lr8198]

@@JonHop1 Why are you even on this channel? You’re clearly jealous or bored. Getting entertainment by making someone sound less skilled than you are. You are not worth anyone’s time. Goodbye

[@JonHop1]

@@lr8198 bro what is your problem? Why are you so defensive? I can enjoy the videos and think they are staged. Which they are... That takes nothing away from the guys skillset of building.

[@VictorLugosi]

@@JonHop1 do he’s bringing his wife out to a stage film set? 🤔🤔🤔🤔 stay off the drugs.. and it’s called EDITING!

[@ArtesianFalma]

Have a similar cabin in Norway and that window in the loft is a must. Not just to let out the unbearable heat from the stove downstairs, but also to air out dampness that sometimes builds up.

[@watcher3774]

ArtesianFalma I was thinking about that this past summer. If he had an open window up there, it would help cool the cabin. Sure he's had that idea too.

[@JohnDoe-hy2op]

@@watcher3774 is there not already one in it? Says me from Scotland without a log, never mind the cabin. 😆 No its not got one but its in the pipeline, just said at the end of the video there.

[@JohnDoe-hy2op]

@Lance Sterling good point👍

[@xw6968]

No more man cave. Its like the girlfriend moves in;). Im wondering what you do about the toilet for the lady.

[@Linshark]

@@xw6968 He has talked about the toilet before. It's ok, it doesn't smell :-)

[@smokestack38]

Mr. James is a down to earth kinda guy. We need more Shawn in this world

[@SG-uh6sw]

Thank you

[@flatbedtruckingsamrides.9355]

It is okay if you are a solo show, or maybe found the one in a million.... Two into it, don't have it in me to to try a third. Getting wiped out giving them the best had taken its toll.

[@jeanblythe1595]

@@flatbedtruckingsamrides.9355 Never give up hope. At the same time, not everyone is called to marriage. Nothing wrong with being single.

[@lynnpetre525]

@@flatbedtruckingsamrides.9355.n

[@kingtkuehn]

Yes we do!

[@texas3284]

Videos like this make it obvious how man's best friend became man's best friend!

[@chillwill842003]

did you really film the bengals sideline ?

[@texas3284]

@@chillwill842003 Cheating is part of the game. Kiss my 8 rings!

[@rn2811]

Very true. I had to put mine down a few weeks ago. 😔

[@venomkronton7776]

This man is a genius, and the house he has made on its own is a masterpiece, priceless, more beautiful than a mansion or villa... Hats off man

[@wadeeisaac4311]

Lmao I don’t think people know what a villa is unless they play a game called rainbow six siege

[@nathaliemiller1970]

Ça c’est un Homme 👨 un vrai 👍🏻🧘🏻‍♀️😇

[@nathaliemiller1970]

Hihi!!

[@hms033]

@@nathaliemiller1970 oui je le pense aussi !👍😉

[@VictorLugosi]

@@wadeeisaac4311 here in Europe villas are everywhere what planet are you living on?

[@katrinafarmer207]

Cali's puzzled face at the back door was so cute.

[@Linda-9037]

I thought the same thing...I could read his mind and it was hilarious.

[@rauljrlara9994]

Am I the only one that loves these videos even more cause of the beautiful snow

[@jrfrmem]

I love everything. The sounds of each pounding of a nail, each crunch in the snow, each shuffle around the cabin, ALL THE MEALS COOKED, and of course, our Cali! She is a joy to watch. My Bella looks just like her but with a lot less manners. I thought of Cali tonight when Bella stole the butter off the table and had eaten it before I even noticed...she’s so sneaky about it. She took the stick of butter into the dog room and quietly ate it AND the paper. I had tin foil around it which I found in her crate. Ugh! Butter! Her new favorite food. Grrrrr. Cali would NEVER steal food off the table. Well, Bella had to go to doggie jail, and couldn’t hang with mom & dad.🤷‍♀️She gave me that guilty look when I picked up the foil...I didn’t have to say a word; she said, “I know mom, doggie jail. Hehehe, I ate the butter!”😋😋😋

[@ruththomas1652]

@@jrfrmem Yeah, my dog ate a whole cube of butter, sans paper, too. I guess to a dog animal fat is animal fat.

[@katdvjackson]

Your dog seems like a pleasant distraction when you need one! She is so expressive and attentive! Beautiful pup!

[@gfmurphy5]

Unless you’ve ever been a builder, you can’t appreciate how truly special this mans effort was.....hand sawing all of that work??? Nice job man!

[@conniehowe5421]

I know that crazy I could not believe it

[@thedanyesful]

I wonder... It only showed him sawing a few small pieces.

[@christiannhrknudsen8953]

It's not about the goal, its about the journey 😎

[@TendoTheDude]

It is truly incredible that he managed to pierce through the wall initially with just a hand saw. That's some serious angle to cut through the first full log.

[@Samsok013]

Dont forget throwing a ball every minute for his pupper

[@rebug5614]

Cali's face when she was at the back door looking in 😆😆😆😆

[@medeyer]

Uh, dad? There's a hole in the house.

[@DHarri9977]

That was hilarious, Cali: "What in the World" lol.

[@Aussenluft]

11:27 "Did you find the Backdoor?"... That'S what she says!

[@JackRosei]

Cuteeeeeee

[@lynncraig6151]

That is a good Soul .The way he cares for his dog . His wife is one lucky lady.

[@telchalone7115]

He never sees his wife, that's why he practically lives there) Nice work,but 2 door,not good idea

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Right !!!! I would be living there with him !!!!!

[@breezehxme]

J x gross

[@annrhodes3544]

@@telchalone7115 Of course he sees his wife, several times a week. They are only 20 minutes apart.

[@thenewcenturyhomeste]

Cali looked like.."Dad...waddya do to the wall?" When she was standing in the new door way. So cute.

[@joancrosby6819]

You doing great really like watching you and wife.

[@tylersmallman]

I don't know what I'm more impressed with, his carpentry skills or his filming and editing skills. I mean just on his walk from outside to inside we got like 5 different camera shots and then multiple shots once inside. Just amazing. Well done sir.

[@roycarder6179]

This gent has life sorted out....totally admire him ....Canada looks to be a stunning country

[@georgettewood8894]

I have travelled to many countries and Canada is the top of the list although I want to go visit China on my next journey.

[@jasonsands8943]

I know it must of been hard to finally put a door in your previous work on building the original log cabin, but it is for all the best reasons...I hope you and your wife have many more memories and new additions to your home as you walk through the coming years together!

[@kathyhensarling2537]

Look, everything in life changes, this will be a Big adjustment for both of you. All of us that follow you are giving you a thumbs up!

[@ericgideon9237]

Funny how he doesn't waste time explaining what he is doing. It's like he's saying "watch & learn".

[@Zygmunt-Zen]

Too true... simplicity at it's best. Since he doesn't talk directly at viewers, you concentrate and enjoy the background noise more. Birds, snow crunching, wind... nature is the star, he is just silent narrator.

[@GDJ113]

I can't enjoy it for the multiple arthouse camera angles...hard to enjoy the supposed candidness of it when its clear he stops in between hammering each nail to set up a specific camera angle and studio microphones. Just seems like a massive wank exercise to me. Not to mention this video would be 2 minutes long if he left the dog alone and got down to the point

[@ATumblelinaTruth7777]

Amen

[@JonHop1]

@@GDJ113 TBH, I think he was hired to do this by a filming company.. I think a filming company came up with this idea and just went out looking for a really good builder. There are WAY too many camera angles and its WAY too professionally done. He likely goes out there and does shoots with a professional camera crew... This is what YT has become.

[@lr8198]

@@JonHop1 You must be unfaithful. This is literally his dream, he’s doing it himself. There are even vlogs to prove it. Also, he has old videos of him as a professional photographer. Which indicates that he is infact experienced at it on his own.

[@Javenthatsme]

I've never been jealous of a dog, until I got a glimpse into Cali's life!! ❤️🐕

[@anodalshammari2959]

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[@barbibutton9619]

Cali knew what he told her when he said, "it's not up there". Who wouldn't just love her.

[@Lori_M]

This is so bittersweet. Watching you take the insulation out between the logs made my heart hurt because I remember all the videos from years ago when you were packing all that in.

[@patriciafisher3108]

Lori, I too remember that.

[@peachesbeaches781]

Lori McKinnon i know, I got sad. And was like “no, no”!!!

[@jw_wander]

I just found your channel few hours ago and was mesmerized how I watched almost an hour video about how you cook your meals and made a door, screens with your lovely and playful dog. I enjoyed how peaceful everything is with the sound of nature and your actions. I am watching my dream life, simple living. This is so inspiring. Thank you.

[@ericspnw8385]

Yes. I enjoy them. Especially when I'm stuck in bed for awhile. Living vicariously through others.

[@davet.4945]

It's not a door. It's a portal to marital bliss! Happy wife, happy life! :-)

[@KJ99otis]

Dave T. - Bravo!

[@junkname9983]

time to build a new cabin to have both

[@watcher3774]

Junk Name he's expressed interest in another cabin more than once.

[@srenoverbye5447]

Happy spouse, happy house! 🏡🏡🏡😀😀😀

[@shoegal7]

@Bobby Brady, I agree. I loathe the 'happy wife happy life' saying.

[@bgarcia4291]

Shawn your home is beautiful, and it’s all mortgage free. That’s the way to live.

[@seadog2396]

How RIGHT! Mortgage Free!

[@sueo.6731]

I can't believe how much you get done in such a short period of time and always, amazing skills. Cali is so, so beautiful.

[@mrpaulgrimm6129]

I love the sound of no sound. Crunching snow on his boots

[@nothingmatters298]

pooping and farting

[@VictorLugosi]

@@nothingmatters298 that’s you watching it in your mom’s house

[@lorchid23]

I just kept hearing my dad yell “Close. The. Door!! We don’t live in a barn!” 😄

[@peachesbeaches781]

Hahaha!!!! Omg!!!! Too funny!!!!

[@oceanbrzzz]

Lorchid23 oh my, it was the same at our house.

[@peteschubel1804]

Oh brother, so did I! Weird how that stays with you through life!

[@biblebeliever4570]

We must have lived in that same house.

[@tyrarenae3486]

😂😂😂 Yep!! I heard that a lot too!!

[@brianciesemier2616]

I love you, your dog, your outlook, your hard work, posting videos on Friday and your life style. I thank you!

[@usafairmanlord]

Cali's expression discovering the new back door was priceless.

[@lonewolf277]

The Best!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lamar9331]

That was the best part.

[@raspberryberet4012]

Yeah, she was like "WTF you doin' man? You're ruining our home!"

[@dragje]

This is pure Zen. I don't know how to describe this, but watching your 2 years video on making your cabin was really, I mean, really joyful to watch. Extremely inspiring as well. Thanks for sharing, this is one of my most favorite youtube movies of whole 2020

[@Stellar12316]

A true Canadian a true trades men salt of the earth , makes me happy to know men like you are still around cheers

[@grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913]

Something really special about the cold woods and the snow

[@timgreen2426]

Death...

[@lamar9331]

My two favorite things. The woods and snow so quiet and peaceful.

[@antoniostamndley8272]

We're I live a rear door is a security risk. Bears about ??

[@OwnTheRide]

It's funny how shocking it can be when Shawn speaks. You kind of get lost in his work for half an hour and all of a sudden he starts speaking to you. Makes me think I had the volume off until that point, despite hearing the birds, saw, etc. Great channel, Shawn. You're living the life. Thinking about doing the same when I retire.

[@houwant]

Frankly, I would like it if there were a little bit more speaking. I would love to know some of the logic, reasoning and thought processes that go into the decisions made.

[@tammyfletcher7667]

New viewer here and I'm hooked I love the way you treat your dog it just warms my heart, you have such a calm demeanor. Very relaxing. I'm sure doing these videos are a lot of work so thank you!

[@mariusciobanu8836]

Thanks for watching ? No, thanks for making and sharing !!!

[@moparrtman6970]

I was introduced to you by another KZbinr that did some videos with you. I will be honest and please don’t get upset, but I didn’t care for you in his videos lol. You didn’t say much and I was like what’s up with this guy. But, I have followed you ever since even before the cabin and I don’t watch the other guy anymore, lol! You are an amazing human being. I am amazed at the things you build. I look forward to each and every video you put out. You say so much more with your hands, than a lot of people do with their mouth.

[@Katzztar]

The reason he doesn't say much is that he saves it for his 2nd channel. lol

[@Mooshkie50able]

I got bored watching the same repetitive camera in the face friend as well. I love these video's that show a man making something out of nothing and making a hole different life for himself. Its amazing and love watching his video's!

[@miwin1000]

all accept when he goes about chopping his fingers to the bone....

[@toinanwachuku1869]

moparrtman6970 that sink😍😍

[@ryanmcn1]

Same here. Then this channel became one of my favourites.

[@sparklyhomesteader5414]

I'm so thankful for your channel. I extend a true and heartfelt thank you for filming these for us. I grew up in Western New York in a fishing/hunting family and this kind of life is my happy place. I enjoy every episode and always can't wait till the next one. Your hard work and knowledge is so commendable and impressive, the landscape there is absolutely gorgeous and of course we love that sweet Cali :) Many blessings to you and yours this Christmas from us in Tennessee.

[@MBraceable]

Love it when you talk to Cali. She finally finds her throw toy - "I told you so."

[@elainehinton2860]

If everyone showed each other the kindness and respect he shows Cali, the world would be a better place. Best wishes and thanks for sharing!

[@AmyWard62]

You inspire me to live my dream. My husband and I are in our 50’s. You have totally changed my perspective for retirement in our forever home ! Looking forward to many more inspirational videos! Thank you from Ft.Worth, Texas 🤠

[@TinyHouseLife]

Shawn sweats inspiration!!! Breaths motivation!! Representing the North and making us all proud..So much respect..

[@mariopontes9898]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL JOB YOU HAVE BEEN DOING SHAWN, CONGRATS, I NEVER GET TIRED WATCHING YOU DOING THIS.

[@mr.balawis9948]

I feel you sir. Having a wife is a sure blessing. With all the challenges of married life, men sometimes enjoy being left alone. Able to do what they want, when they want. Its the ultimate bliss.

[@raspberryberet4012]

My guy couldn't understand that, so he had to go. I'm much happier now.

[@Chiamex]

A bitter-sweet moment cutting the wall for the door. I wish you and your wife many happy and beautiful moments there in the wilderness!

[@dmcburn75]

Sir, I very much appreciate and enjoy your passion. You’re far too genuine and appreciatively so. That’s a gift from God.

[@bozenaszymkow9749]

OH, MAN! I HAVE NO WORDS TO EXPRES MY FEELINGS. SIMPLY, I ADMIRE YOU SHAWN AND WISH YOU A VERY BEAUTIFUL LIFE , OF COURSE WITH YOUR WIFE.

[@njanderson4342]

When I look at all the buildings, I can't believe one person built them all, -even though I watched you do it.

[@peachesbeaches781]

I know!!!! We need more men like shawn. This world would be a much better place.

[@Convolutedtubules]

Imagine what a dozen men half as talented as Shawn could achieve. That's how it was in the old days but now the population has been vastly inflated and humanity has been watered down into a dumb, controllable mass of flesh robots.

[@bobstienke178]

What a task for one man. I watched him build it video after video. Shawn is a real dude!

[@billwalls7673]

nj anderson Seriously!

[@williamwinder3466]

@@iwilltubeyouall Um. do you know what they do before they build cities and towns? Cut down every tree in their path. New York City was one giant forest until they cut down all the trees.

[@jamesbunten750]

What a great picture when you got the doorway cut and the first thing we see is Cali with her retrival toy in her mouth in the doorway.😂😜❤️

[@jamesmorgan9474]

Cali is so wise......... "I'll just sit here and watch you work bro."

[@danstewart2770]

A living testament to human enginuity, determination and the highest and best expression of indellible spirit. It's an incredibly inspiring phenomenon to behold.

[@swesleyc7]

I love that you bring your wife to your cabin. My best to you, your wife, and marriage. I sincerely believe your marriage can only benefit from such an experience. Thank you for being a strong, self-reliant man. I'm sure many men and watching this find a good example.

[@KODArunner]

Shawn James, you really are, "One hell-of-a Man to do everything you are doing to make your wonderful wife comfortable!" I do hope you have enough time to finish what you want to do before she moves in. May God continue to bless you, your family and Cali.

[@christinequarzenski3228]

Love that sound of snow crunch underfoot.

[@douglasb8558]

I'm very impressed with your ancient skills and abilities. Your cabin looks great.

[@peten.9382]

It’s all good ! Air flow in the summer and second door for a emergency exit!

[@lynnb6990]

Emergency exit into another room! Guess you can go thru the back window, if necessary!

[@eileendavarich7813]

So wonderful that you put aside your apprehension about the door to make your wife comfortable. A really caring husband

[@yup4609]

I Suggest buying a few bags of concrete in case she doesn’t appreciate it 😂

[@courtneybynum4947]

There is that beautiful dog again she is adorable

[@rc-reflexionescristianas.]

I love what this man does, how he lives, I love this...

[@corylahey8750]

I think you’re just the best man. I’m 25, my girlfriend and I live in southern Ontario. We’ve been watching your videos together, and can’t wait to become more self reliant. Great videos can’t wait for more awesome content!!

[@KDad514]

I had to chuckle when you mentioned getting things in order so you can live a "normal" life when your wife arrives full time to the cabin. You, sir, are anything but normal. Your life is beyond normal and, dare I say, extraordinary. Congratulations on finally reaching your goal of full timing with the wife at your homestead. We're the same age and I'm a few years away from that goal at our own off grid property, but you are an inspiration for me to persevere. My wife and I are curious to know if you will be including your wife in future uploads as she will be a permanent resident of the cabin. We so look forward to you videos and are very happy for you both. Cheers Shawn.

[@deborahbender5333]

Wow time sure does fly oh, I remember when you just talked about doing all these plans. How exciting! I could use a little more heat here in Florida. It's not as cold as it is at your place. But I think my blood has thinned out since I left New York 40 years ago LOL need some more Florida Sunshine. God bless it'll be wonderful for your wife to be able to join you. You do amazing work you have the patience of Jobe building that all that by hand. It's a beautiful cabin.

[@elysian_gaming_6081]

This is the way we should be living, away from all the BS, looks so tranquil, wish I could be a part of it

[@carolyncollings9107]

Amen to that.

[@carolyncollings9107]

You are a part, just learn from that and relax and be happy. .

[@scotduckrow8524]

That back room will be perfect for Cali. A middle ground between too cold outside and too warm inside.

[@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339]

Just an idea, we have had the same experience with a loft. Our recommended solution to a nice temperature for your sleeping is to hang a barrier (blanket, hide, curtain, etc.) to keep the majority of the heat out, not in. Like a temporary wall, but it works... Thanks for sharing!!

[@johnmarch007]

I was thinking a Gable vent but not sure it would work at those low temperatures?

[@Cainite]

*Season:* "It's winter." *Shawn:* "Let's make a hole in that wall."

[@daveroberts9921]

Better than sweating your ass off doing it in the summer. Besides there's no woman there to complain about being cold.

[@brianjacob8728]

@@daveroberts9921 He's gonna be sweating his ass off doing something else. You don't do this during the winter.

[@germen343]

@@brianjacob8728 Doing it during winter Forces you to get it done.

[@barbiemurphy1142]

Shawn to Winter:..."Hold my BEER"!

[@peterjameslee2809]

A recommended channel that I have fallen in love with , it's so relaxing and eases my mood

[@leannemayor5755]

I love watching the cabin evolve but seriously you could do a whole video on callies antics and we’d all tune in. She is an incredible girl but she’s all outdoorsy not an in doggy , love it thanks xo

[@bigmc5921]

I just started watching your videos the other day and found myself watching one after the other. That is some log cabin etc that you built, good to see the Mrs join you, didn't half put a big smile on yer face, All the very best on yer living off grid and many Happy Years enjoying what you do. All the very best from myself in Scotland and don't stop making the videos. Chris & Ann

[@jamesgoodman8679]

"When a Man Loves A Woman...." The song says it all.

[@thekarmafarmer608]

Anybody else might have just left it at that but your character doesn`t allow you to stop; you keep refining. Very inspirational stuff, thank you for posting. This is what KZbin should be all about, for me anyway.

[@joycepacheco7051]

Amazing strength from one man. Everything is beautiful

[@sharonkeller7397]

Sweet Cali, she always makes me smile :) I like how the door is turning out. I'm sure it's going to be different once your wife gets there. I think it would be fun to arrange things and add new pieces to the room. My hope is you will both enjoy it even more. Sharon from California

[@jackierahali595]

I'm getting quite excited to see how it will look when you have finished. My only concern is where all of the extra items that will arrive in January will live. I expect your new workshop will be another project. The very best of luck to both you and your wife.

[@peachesbeaches781]

Jackie Rahali i believe that it what the back addition is for, to make room for his wife and her things. He is building a workshop in the future.

[@CATherine001]

Some reason I wasn’t seeing your site, found out it was disconnected. You have an amazing place to live! Your workmanship is impeccable best cabin I have seen built for small homes. Being in Canada, as a woman it’s going to rough using the outhouse especially when your older.

[@josephmayes8302]

This has become my favorite “go-to” channel. When the stress of job and life get too much, I pour myself a bourbon, grab a cigar, head to the lanai and watch Shawn.

[@MySelfReliance]

Well,that sounds like a fantastic stress reliever - I may have to join you.

[@kwist___]

I don’t drink nor smoke anymore but I feel the same

[@notteallure9318]

Joseph Mayes me too

[@damienturner6368]

smoking and drinking is bad for you. go find a better hobby

[@josephmayes8302]

My Self Reliance Any time my friend. I would consider it an honor to enjoy a bourbon and cigar with you.

[@SherryEllesson]

Shawn, I think you'll enjoy having a window upstairs, especially if it's an awning window so you can have it open aways when it's raining out (don't forget the screen!) lol.... You & Mrs have some big adjustments to go through and I hope they'll bring you more laughter than headaches.

[@maxkalada5951]

I almost love how cali comes in the first 30 secs of each of your video...so much so that I wait for her appearance.

[@iggswanna1248]

when i grow up i wanna be like this guy. im 37 now, so i can t wait.

[@blacksheep9772]

Me too! (Me - 48 & female) 😁

[@Josh-yk5hs]

When you grow up? If you’re not grown up at the age of 37 then you should forget about growing up ever.

[@andrzejsobanski6752]

@@Josh-yk5hs Are you serious?

[@Josh-yk5hs]

Andrzej Sobański do you understand sarcasm?

[@andrzejsobanski6752]

@@Josh-yk5hs It's hard to understand sarcasm over the internet.

[@NetTopsey]

Good to hear you're putting that window in the loft. I'm sure once it's done you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Thanks for the video. Relaxing and interesting all at the same time.

[@andyalfaro9646]

I bought a long sleeve shirt from your website and I wear it all the time here in Arizona and someone approach me who seen you channel and asked if I knew you and how to get one. I said to him that I don’t but it’s a way to support you and the things you do in your lifestyle. Yes even down here in the heat of AZ you have a following. You rock my friend, and in some ways I believe I do know you and stand with you on your views. Many of us wish for the same simple life and hard work of a Sean James. You have my vote for man of the year. God bless bro.

[@TruAnRksT]

I like that the only time he speaks is when he's talking to the dog.

[@linak7155]

What are we chopped liver? Lol!

[@TruAnRksT]

@@linak7155 No I really like that he doesn't say much. But I totally get speaking to his Daemon. Much more important than mere humans.

[@linak7155]

@@TruAnRksT Demon!? *mere humans?* You think talking to ppl is of lesser importance?

[@TruAnRksT]

@@linak7155 I didn't say demon Lina and yes I believe talking to people is of lesser importance most of the time. To understand the word daemon as I used it please watch a couple episodes of "His Dark Materials"

[@linak7155]

@@TruAnRksT hmm.. so what are you doing *talking* to me? Get back to your demon? I have *ppl I love to talk to...*

[@baltsosser]

I love watching your pup, as much as I like watching you make stuff.

[@ADSC2006]

Starting off the weekend Right with A My Self Reliance video.

[@karendeaderick6017]

He sweeps and cooks - amazing

[@raspberryberet4012]

🤣

[@fm00078]

Yah, there's a few of us left.

[@bybiyonik]

Nineteenth Window According to the meaning of the verse: The seven heavens and the earth and all within them extol His limitless glory, and there is nothing but it extols His limitless glory and praise,1 the All-Glorious Maker has attached innumerable meanings and instances of wisdom to the heavenly bodies so that it is as if, in order to express His glory and beauty, He has adorned the heavens with the words of the suns, moons and stars. To the beings in the atmosphere also He has attached instances of wisdom and meanings and aims, as if to make it speak through the words of the thunder, lightning, and drops of rain, and give instruction in the perfection of His wisdom and beauty of His mercy. He causes the head of the earth to speak too with its meaningful words known as animals and plants and displays the perfections of His art to the universe. Then He makes the plants and trees speak, all words of that head, through the words of their leaves, flowers, and fruits and again proclaims the perfection of His art and beauty of His mercy. Their flowers and fruits, too, He makes speak, through the words of their seeds, and gives instruction to the aware and conscious in the subtleties of His art and the perfection of His dominicality. And so, out of these innumerable words of glorification, we shall lend our ears and listen to a single shoot and a single flower and their manner of expression, and learn the way in which they testify. Yes, all plants and all trees describe their Maker with numerous tongues in such a way that they leave those who study them in amazement,causing them to exclaim: “Glory be to God! How wonderfully they bear witness to Him!” Yes, the glorification of plants at the time their flowers open, and the moment they produce new shoots, and when they offer their smiling words is as beautiful and clear as themselves. For through the beautiful mouth of each flower and the tongues of its orderly shoots and the words of its well-measured seeds, the order demonstrates wisdom and is observedly within a balance which demonstrates knowledge. And the balance is within an embroidery of art which demonstrates skill and craft. And the embroidery of art is within an adornment which demonstrates favour and munificence. And the adornment is within subtle scents which demonstrate mercy and bestowal. And these meaningful qualities one within the other form such a tongue of testimony that it both describes the All-Beauteous Maker through His Names, and portrays Him through His attributes, and expounds the manifestation of His Names, and expresses His making Himself loved and known. If you hear such testimony from a single flower, will your doubts and suspicions and heedlessness persist when you listen to all the flowers in the dominical gardens on the face of the earth and hear with what elevated strength they proclaim the necessary existence and unity of the All-Glorious Maker? If they do persist, can it be said of you that you are a conscious human being? Come, now look carefully at a tree! See its delicate mouth within the orderly emergence of the leaves in spring, and the blossoms opening in a measured manner, and the fruits swelling with wisdom and mercy and dancing at the blowing of the breeze in the hands of the branches like innocent children. See the just balance within the wise order expressed through the tongue of the leaves becoming green at a generous hand, through that of the flowers smiling with the joy of a favour received, and through the words of the fruits laughing through a manifestation of mercy. See the careful arts and embroideries within the balance demonstrating justice; and the mercy within the skilful embroideries and adornment; and the various sweet tastes and delightful scents, which indicate mercy and bestowal; and the seeds, each of which is a miracle of power within the agreeable tastes: all these point in most clear fashion to the necessary existence and unity of an All-Wise, Generous, Compassionate, Beneficent, Bountiful Maker, a Bestower of Beauty and Favours, to the beauty of His mercy and perfection of His dominicality. Thus, if you can listen at the same time to the tongues of disposition of all the trees on the earth, you will see and understand what exquisite jewels are to be found in the treasury of the verse: All that is in the heavens and on the earth extols God’s limitless glory.O you unhappy heedless one who supposes himself to be free through his ingratitude! If the All-Generous One of Beauty, Who makes Himself known to you and loved by you through these innumerable tongues had not wanted you to know Him, He would have silenced them. Since they have not been silenced, they should be heeded. You cannot be saved by closing your ears in heedlessness. For the universe does not fall silent at you stopping up your ears, the beings within it will not be silent, the witnesses to Divine unity will not hold their tongues. And for sure, they will condemn you...

[@thisguyme7793]

I don’t know if you ever thought about this Shawn, but maybe in one of your next videos you should attach your GoPro action camera to Cali to see her POV when she goes retrieving. Anyways, thanks for the amazing adventure you share with us.

[@erroleabrown4317]

You have a woodsmans heart its lovely what you've done.

[@Andie410]

I want a "Cali!!" She is so cute with that dummy. What a happy dog. ❤🐕 I also love the sounds in this video, especially the crunching of the snow. 🥰

[@marciapattison4049]

Andrea410 yeh me too

[@mcgrooter61]

Listen, Shawn ain't no dummy ;-)

[@Andie410]

mcgrooter haha!! I just realized how that came across. No, Shawn is far from being a dummy! 😁

[@Jusoon]

Cali staring in the backdoor holding her favorite "toy" made me actually laugh out loud

[@ddbronco1873]

Jusoon I did too! Lol

[@purleybaker]

Cali is smart-she watches Shawn's head not the toy when he's trying to trick her on the throw.

[@karentaylor3057]

My husband and I have been watching this non-stop all afternoon! Excellent!! Very happy you decided to speak! Lol

[@Mario7p]

I've been trying to avoid today all my life, but this morning, it finally caught up with me

[@JeffWinter1]

When I built my cabin I put a smallish window at the top of each gable end for ventilation and a cross breeze. Comes in handy when the cabin overheats especially in the summer. Interesting days ahead.

[@alaskanken2132]

You'll need to change that to OUR self reliance.

[@deputy630]

This channel never gets old!!

[@rochelle3236]

I love this channel. So relaxing and peaceful. He looks like a mixture of Kevin Costner and Garth Brooks.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

I like Garth ok, but he WISHES he could be as good looking as Shawn!😊😅

[@sheilabundren2037]

My house is the same with the upstairs too hot. I have to close all my upstairs vents in winter, close downstairs vents in summer. Thanks for the update.

[@richardbedard1245]

I get tired watching you work. At my age, 74, I need to take breaks. I enjoy using hand tools when I work on my cabin, even though I have a full array of power tools. It keeps me in shape! My cabin is stick frame since I don't have access to the number of trees you have. Are your ceiling lights 12 volts from the panels, or 120 volts through an inverter? I enjoy your videos because I relate to what you doing. When I built my first building here, ten years ago, all I had was a framing hammer and a handsaw-no electricity but my small generator, solar panel, and marine battery. You've done some beautiful work there, you can be rightly proud of it!

[@tylernihiser776]

That sounds amazing! How's it going now a days sir?

[@marvinburwash1457]

😅😂🤣🥱

[@cindybrookshire5391]

You've done an amazing job. I was wondering how you were gonna cut a door in that log wall. Which use to be the outside wall. You make things look so simple. Effortless and it all comes out perfect. AND I JUST LOVE CALI. I BET SHES ALOT OF COMPANY. AND FUNNY TO BOOT!

[@AceDude944]

A hanging heavy curtain across the loft opening to separate the loft sleeping area from the rising heat in the main area might help make it more comfortable while allowing the stove to remain fired up to keep the cabin warm through the night. Regulate the loft room warmth/cool by opening or closing the curtain depending on how much heated air it blocks.

[@patriciafisher3108]

Raze, Good idea

[@barbedstar6480]

I used heavy drapes in the doorways in my un-insulated farm house. They are nearly as good as doors, keeping the warm in and the cold out or vise versa. Curtains in the loft would make it much more comfortable...especially with a window. For safety's sake, you need to be able to get out of that window, just in case.