Something new in the Cabin

Spent a cold day out at the cabin putting up a new Ikea table that mounts on the wall and can be folded away to make more space. I also made a soup for lunch from the dehydrated garlic scapes, tomatoes and green celery soup that I grew last summer.

[@greglee123456]

Keep doing what you are doing.......a role model for all of us future retirees.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Greg Lee LOL Thank you Greg.

[@dianerota]

Really enjoy listening to your conversations and learning how to cook from scratch.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

di Thank you .

[@jeanettedellicarpini5616]

Perfect Dale. It’s a great choice for your cabin. I’m impressed with all your talents

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you .

[@sherbrownsf2]

Nice table - just right for your home away from home! Along with you I am anxiously anticipating the coming of spring!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

S Brown Thank you and spring can't come a moment too soon.

[@elysejoseph]

I have a lot of Ikea's furniture, always well though of! I love Ken Follett, what a wonderful author!!!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

***** There you go two more things we have in common we just have to face it we are wonderful people. LOL The new Follett book is great did a lot of reading in the past couple of days. I got stranded in Fredericton . Went up for the day Saturday on my way home a belt broke so I had CAA tow me back to the dealership in Fredericton of course everything was closed so I spent two nights at a hotel and drove home today after the storm.

[@elysejoseph]

***** LOL We are wonderful people ;-) What I like about Ken Follet is your learn about history without it being boring! And he also has a way of sucking you into the story...many late nights reading his books. Boy that must have been the most expensive belt you ever had to get replace :-D

[@dianerota]

I really like the entire set up of your cabin, because everything is portable and it can be easily moved around or replaced if needed. So many people seem to make the mistake of installing built-ins.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

di Thank you I love my cabin.

[@lilbitatatime3763]

Another beautiful visit in the cabin. I like the new table/chair addition.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

LilBit AtATime Thank you I really like them too.

[@judithwilliams9432]

Enjoyed the video. It was good to see you cooking and having an enjoyable afternoon in the cabin.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Judith Williams Thank you Judith.

[@JanColdwater]

👍 Awesome! You know what Canadian TV Show I Love? Murdoch Mysteries! I love it for the same reason you like those books... It brings a lot of history and technology into each episode, including historical characters and events! What a great show!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Jan Coldwater Thank you Jan. I don't think I have ever watched it. I must give it a try.

[@sschuyler7571]

Looking good, Dale! I really enjoy the 'Cabin Series'.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

s schuyler Thank you they are always the most popular videos.

[@danbev8542]

Sweet cabin! The table looks great! It looks very cozy!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you .

[@fishermann1102]

You are so adorable! Thank you.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Fisher Mann Well that's a first. LOL

[@kevinbradleygardeningandou9767]

I like the table, very handy and the chairs looked like they might be comfortable. Stay warm.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Kevin Bradley Thanks Kevin I think they are going to workout quite nicely.

[@meehan302]

Now the cabin is really efficient with your folding table and chairs. .Surprised that the cabin was warmer than your home. Delicious looking soup. I never had black Japanese rice.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Patrick Meehan I wouldn't want a steady diet of it Patrick but the Black Japanese rice is nice for a change. It's a whole grain rice so needs to cook longer.

[@georgettewood8894]

Good job, well done. Happy baking and cooking and Bon appeti.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you.

[@HoneyBaer]

Lol, your rug gives a 3D effect - like a step-up onto the blue floor!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

HoneyBaer It is just a cheap out door rug meant to be used on a patio.

[@a676man]

Nice vid That table is a good idea in a small space I can not wait for this winter to end

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

a676man Same here this has been a miserable winter. At least it was a bit milder today it got up to a degree or two above freezing.

[@dragonflyneb]

You could add a cushion to the chair to raise you up a little higher, it would also be a little softer. Love the table and your beautiful cabin. Always enjoy your video's and it is always hard waiting for the next one have a great day!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

dragonflyneb Thank you. I think I will adjust to the table height

[@ilovstodance]

very nice Dale looking good

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

D Bolt Thank you Diane.

[@mdeporres19]

Hey Dale - glad you are doing well up there in the frozen tundra! I remember watching the video in which you mentioned wanting to install a fold-down table and this one couldn't be more perfect. It looks like it was made just for your cabin. By the way, I enjoy your book reviews. I read Sixpence House and thoroughly enjoyed it! Well you take care and keep safe and warm. ~kendra

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

mdeporres19 Thank you Kendra. I think the little table is going to be very practical.

[@janandbruceadamsvanadventu3226]

The new table looks really nice. I think that you will like that it saves space.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Janice Adams Thanks Janice Even more than the fold away feature I like that it has no legs I was always tripping over the legs in the small space.

[@janandbruceadamsvanadventu3226]

Tell me about it, I do the same thing here in the house too!

[@Sheila6325]

I love that table, and I'm going to get one too! Very important, cover that tree. I just watched a video, someone I sub to, and rabbits chewed his trees something terrible. Poor animals have nothing to eat, and since that (can't spell it) animal started eating your apples, I bet you to cover that tree up real soon. I can post his video if you want to see it. Your chairs are awesome too. I love that they fold AND have the padded seats. I have to have padded seats. You did a wonderful job on that table, sorry you don't have help, but you did get it done. Your a lot better at it than I am, that's for sure. Bless, Sheila

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Sheila6325 Thank you Sheila. I covered the tree the day after I made this video. I know all about the bunny damage. One year I planted three new crab apples and that winter they killed everyone of them.

[@Sheila6325]

***** Oh thank goodness, I'm looking very forward to seeing that tree "do it's thing" LOL I forgot to mention that your soup sounded really good, and I think I'm going to try some too. I love soup, and it's so warm and cozy in the winter. Again, I'm so happy you protected your tree, I can't wait to see how it works out.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Love the cabin trips... How are the birds liking your Brother's bird table? Thanks Dale

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

ScoutCrafter Thank you. They seem to have got used to it now most times when I take out seed it is empty.

[@eileenmaschal9505]

Could you do a segment on dehydrating when your garden is ready to harvest....? I would really like to make the tomato powder.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

My dehydrator is the most basic model ever made just an off on switch and I dry things until they are dry so I don't think a video would be much help to anyone.

[@jasonhowell8599]

good idea. gives more room.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you it does and there aren't any table legs to trip over.

[@1SAAM11]

Love the table. We have the same one!!!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

1SAAM11 Thank you. I have only used it the once so far but I think it is great.

[@59chevt]

Good luck with the new system.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you.

[@maggiew8524]

Pillar's of the Earth and World Without End have to be two of my all time favorite books! There is nothing as nice as wood heat, is there?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

I agree two great books.

[@garyk4932]

I am a new subscriber. My wife and I love your videos. Do you have videos of the cabin build and the chimney kit install? Keep the videos coming!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you Gary I guess the answer would be not really I have this slideshow of the build and nothing on the chimney install. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKm5ipSCfq50eMk and this is a group which has all of the Cabin related videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKm5ipSCfq50eMk one will start top play and they will all be listed off to the right.

[@HJMC3345]

The local Apple Orchard keeper circles his small trees with a cylinder made with chicken wire. In his case, they protect the small trees from deer and domestic cloven animals in the area (like cows). He makes the diameter of the cylinder, just big enough to carefully encircle the trees.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

+Dave McIntyre Thank you . That sounds like a good idea.

[@GardeningWithPuppies]

Very nice table and chairs. Ikea has wonderful products for tiny spaces. At our shop in Orlando, they have several tiny house sized spaces that they have furnished beautifully. I love shopping there. I know that soup had to hit the spot on a cold wintry day.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Gardening With Puppies Thanks Paula I wish we had an Ikea close to here the closest is in Montreal. Maybe my credit cards are safer this way. LOL

[@ucantseeme33]

With the way your camera was set up when you were having your soup it was as if I was sitting at the table across from you. Another wonderful video, thank you.

[@samraedeker8002]

Another enjoyable video. I enjoy reading also. Keep making these wonderful videos. Thanks!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you David.

[@toddhorricks8302]

Hi Dale, I purchased one of the IKEA tables today for my Bunkie at the lake. Great idea, thanks so much for sharing!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you Todd. I find that I don't fold it flat to the wall very ofter but the no legs feature is much appreciated in a small space. It is a very functional little table.

[@weatherstorms]

Your cabin would also look great if it were a half tiny house too if you like. :) Then you can live in it full time. Having a shower, bathroom, your gas stove from your home, and your wood stove with you. You can have a permanent tiny house in that same location, or on wheels so you can travel. :)

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you .

[@ncyankeetransplant1897]

soup looks good. I'll be making a 15 bean soup on Sunday.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

NCYankee Transplant Thank you I love bean soups.

[@RVFreeDa]

You look nice and toasty out there in the cabin. I really like your new table. Wow, that snow is really high. Are you expecting any more snow? When is spring back there?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

FreidasGarden Thank you Freida. It is -20C here this morning and a major blizzard headed this way for tomorrow. I've never seen a winter this bad. Spring maybe in July if we are lucky LOL.

[@painchaud2000]

Yeah a fold out table is great for small spaces...oh and I hope your door opens up inwards if you spend the coming storm inthere ;) looks like you're gonna get hit with a lot of snow

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

jihadacadien I got stranded in Fredericton . Went up for the day Saturday on my way how a belt broke so I had CAA tow me back to the dealership in Fredericton of course everything was closed so I spent two nights at a hotel and drove home today after the storm. Home and what a mess. Bring on spring.

[@painchaud2000]

***** dang! I had to shovel 3h just to get back home lol but at least I got home

[@baconsoda]

That's nice, tidy, work with the table. I did the same thing in a caravan we used to have because we were always falling over ourselves trying to get our feet around a very badly placed table leg. It made movement to and from the table a lot easier. Good video. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@baconsoda]

GingerRootable I was all ready to go today and discovered the guy I want to deal with is on holiday for a week so I don't want to give the deal to someone else after all the work Paul has done. It will give me a chance to try other cars.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

baconsoda Thanks Brendan Ikea always thinks things through very nicely. I think this is going to work out quite well.

[@baconsoda]

***** I was a bit snooty about Ikea until I saw the quality for myself and I was very impressed. I think they get bad press from people who don't put their stuff together properly.

[@am2008ber]

My jaw dropped when you opened the cabin door! I can't believe how much snow you have. Have you had more? Is there another storm headed your way? Stay warm and safe.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

am2008ber We just went through another storm the worst one so far I have a video uploading now.

[@crybabyann9532]

How are your chickens doing these days Dale? Hope to see them soon!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

crybaby ann I think they have cabin fever like the rest of us. Spring can't come a moment too soon.

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

I really like the new table and chairs, your soup looked very hardy! You don't have a sled to put things on for carrying things thru the snow?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Susan Rogers No sled but sometimes I use my snow scoop which works like a sled it just wasn't large enough for these things.

[@frips1000]

good work like the table what can a say im from sweden IKEA!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

***** I love Ikea wish there was a store closer to here.

[@johnparkerthegimpygardener]

I would get some wire and put around that pear , lost so many trees to rabbits! and that was with wire , but the snow was deeper than the wire and they girdled the trees height. more snow here right now and extreme cold , haven't seen it this cold here in a lot of years

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

john parker It's a miserable winter John we got dumped on again. I have a video uploading now.

[@bbashn]

Hey Dale. Great video. I love that little cabin of yours. Just curious how long that wood stove takes to heat the cabin up? You're using bio-bricks, right? Thanks for sharing your time on youtube.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

bbashn Thank you .I guess it depends on how cold the day is but usually over an hour. There is a loft in the end of the cabin where the stove is so all of the heat goes up there first before it warms the rest of the cabin and of course the walls and furniture are all very cold to start with.

[@barbaraettles1865]

Hope that you ad the chickens survived the Neptune storm. We still have the bridge totally closed to the island - eight foot high drift in the driveway. Lots of storm hot chocolate and storm chips being consumed over here. Be well.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Barbara Ettles Thank you Barbara. I got stranded in Fredericton . Went up for the day Saturday on my way how a belt broke so I had CAA tow me back to the dealership in Fredericton of course everything was closed so I spent two nights at a hotel and drove home today after the storm. We got a lot of snow too but it looks like you got the worst of it.

[@barbaraettles1865]

***** 8 foot drift in the driveway - no roads ploughed in my area and few in the island - ploughs going in front of ambulances and fire trucks. Bridge still closed - this makes the history books! Stay warm - lovely little table for the cabin - just the ticket!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Barbara Ettles I haven't listened to the news today but last night it was still snowing on the island and they said you had 80 cm then. Imagine what this would have been like back in the horse and buggy days.

[@barbaraettles1865]

Interestingly enough, I made the same comment to a friend here. She said her mother told her that the men used to take shovels and dig their road out together to the main road. But what happened to the main road I don't know. The ambulances all had to be escorted by a plough and I can still hear some of the calls asking for an escort on some streets. I haven't seen a plough here yet - not a sign of one. But the dogs and I are ok - more snow is forecast for Thursday.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Barbara Ettles I used to love to go talk to a dear old lady from my family. She was around 100 when she died. Her brother and her never married and always lived in the same house that they were born in. She was a retired school teacher who taught both of my parents and my brother but had retired before I got old enough to go to school. There are two villages here Welshpool and Wilson's Beach, she lived in Welshpool and when she first started to teach she taught at the school in Wilson's Beach, She said in winter she had to board with a family close to the school and if the weather wasn't too bad her Father would come with a horse and sleigh on Friday afternoon and take her home for the weekend.

[@Brento44]

Love these videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Brent McGuire Thank you .

[@Barbarra63297]

Once you read something by Ken Follett you are hooked!

[@Scorpiomary]

neat idea dry soup ingredients. I have not it but a FB friend does especially so she has tease of veggie in soup.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

+Mary Cox Thank you.

[@ttfweb1]

A small shelf above the table, between the window frames, might be convenient. thanks for the post.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Ttf Web Thank you .

[@NotTelling51]

wonder what it would cost to move that cabin to MO

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Brad Gray LOL

[@debbie62140]

Ken Follet is one of my favourite authors too. I've read and re-read all his books, my favourites being Pillars Of The Earth & World Without End. As we seem to have the same taste in literature may I recommend Jean M Auel: Shelters Of Stone en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shelters_of_Stone And her many other pre-historic novels; a very good author. If you haven't already read Wilbur Smith: River God that is also a very good read.

[@missyilu]

I would just love to see your lovely cabin. You are blessed to be about to make a cabin. Wish I could live in a cabin.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you .

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Barb Chester I agree and I think I have read all of his books.

[@annradford8195]

Glad you posted on your channel today. I have been watching the weather reports for your area. Take Care and be safe.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Ann Radford Thank you Ann yes another mess on it's way here for tonight.

[@lifeinthailand]

Nice little table, Your toes well be happy there is no table legs..lol Are you tired of snow yet?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

***** Thank you. I'm absolutely sick of the white mess LOL. It is -20 here this morning an blizzard #4 is on it's way for tonight with as much a 50+ cm's more. Never seen a winter like this here.

[@sherbrownsf2]

what are the inside dimensions of your shed?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

S Brown 8X13.5 feet.

[@pamp5797]

Hi Dale, I was wondering if you rake the snow off the cabin roof or does it slide off?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

pam p No need to the cabin roof is so steep that most of it falls of on it's own.

[@tkemble9]

Looks like we have about the same level of snow .Like the table . You can now do a bit of dancing. Lol We have new storm warnings.It'll soon be headed your way .Use the shoes and forget about shoveling . And stay warm.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Tom Kemble Thank you Tom. It is getting to the point where there isn't anyplace to put any more snow. The next blizzard is scheduled to start tonight.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Pamela M Thank you Pamela you were attached to the chair on the other side of the table. LOL

[@_S-O-S_]

You are such an interesting & entertaining fellow... :)

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

***** Thank you .

[@nannie625]

Mr. Calder, are you married?

[@jeanettedellicarpini5616]

Are the books historical fiction? Which is the first of the trilogy?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Sorry it was so long ago I'm not sure.

[@gigistitchin]

how far is Costco and other stores from you?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Costco three house nearest Canadian town with shops an hour.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

debbie62140 Thank you I'm always looking for a good read I will check both of those out. I agree Pillars of the Earth and World Without End were great books hopefully now that Follett has finished the trilogy he will do something along those lines again. Have you read Umberto Eco's, The Name of the Rose. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Name_of_the_Rose the man is a genius and has written many books all of which are way beyond my comprehension except for The Name of The Rose. I must reread it again soon.

[@debbie62140]

Thanks Dale I'll check out Umberto Eco - The Name Of The Rose. But I do like books I can understand and easily follow the plot. Years ago I tried 'Sophie's World' (Jostein Gaarder) but gave up after a few pages :(

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

debbie62140 same here found The Name of the Rose easy to follow but it is the only thing that Umberto ever wrote that is, I've tried several others.

[@jeffsmith50001]

Hi Dale, Just an idea, but I bet many of your viewers would love to hear you read a chapter or so of the latest book you are on.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Thank you Jeff but I don't see me ever doing that.

[@jeffsmith50001]

Yep, understand Dale.

[@controlfoodcontrolthepeopl5627]

What do you use for a washroom and for water?

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

I carry water out the the cabin and the bathroom at the house is only a short distance away.

[@controlfoodcontrolthepeopl5627]

Have you thought of a water catchment system or a composting toilet, then use the humus for the garden.

[@MobyDave1583]

Hey if you ever get a woman back there and she wants to dance you can turn Charlie Chamberlain and Marg Osbourn Drop the table down and away you go! I looks Good Dale.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Moby Dave LOL Thank you Dave. There's a couple of names from the past.

[@patricktilman]

Just found this one. Good job. Do you know that you say "....I guess." a lot. Just an observation not a judgement. Keep up the good work.

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

LOL Thank you .

[@ncyankeetransplant1897]

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