The 2020 Thanksgiving you COULD have had. Alone. In the Wilderness. #18

[@bru0474]

I’m so happy to have stumbled on your videos. I use to be very similar to you! But after my car accident that left me partially handicapped, I can’t do it anymore 😥😥 So watching your videos brings me great joy! Keep on doing them, I can’t get enough! I was wondering how long did it take you to get your land (trails), camp and blinds to where you are now from when you purchased the land? BTW I love your setup! And all the neat simple things like the hot tub, the flamethrower 😄the shower setup. I miss those days! Keep it up you can tell by your body language and expressions that you really enjoy what you are doing! P.S: That steak was freakin huge, and cooked over an open fire, it made my mouth watery!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Man, so sorry to hear about your accident. And more sorry that it limits your time in the woods. If I’m honest, your story is exactly why I do this stuff; life, health, youth are all limited resources that none of us should take for granted. Putting off having fun for another day seldom pays off. While we are able, the time is NOW to live out our fantasies. Thanks for sharing your story and kind words. To answer your question, I bought this property early this year. All the videos are numbered so that if you go back to #1, you will see the first weeks out here. Started with just plain ol forest and began building haphazardly. After 9 or so months out here doing whatever seems fun that day the place is now starting to look civilized. And by civilized I mean totally ridiculous.

[@bru0474]

@@survivingringworm2202 You said so well ! While youth can’t leave you in an instant! No one knows when our health will go ! I certainly didn’t expect to loose at 40 yro ! So keep on doing what you’re doing you have the right attitude! I’m impressed in how much you got done in about a year ! Keep up the good work!

[@alexanderalbach468]

Such comments is the best on yt. Thanks for sharing and all the best!!!

[@ncprospectors]

I'm in the process of watching ALL of your videos. Haven't seen one yet that I didn't like. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jeffwilsonfhb]

What he said. I'm enjoying them all.

[@michaelclairforet5031]

Don’t fill. Grade. Build a wood leveler/grader to pull behind your four wheeler. You could also make a larger one for the tractor. Filling is a waste of time and resources. Also, you should have a chipper for all the branches, and sawdust if you can collect it. Pave the road with the chips. The will last two years. The amount of trees you have that are dead around your camp will more than do it.

[@catsgillhillbilly]

I enjoy both daily life-type videos and your project videos. The daily life videos will be a more accurate representation of this kind of lifestyle for those who are curious and considering a similar way. It's enlightening to viewers to really want to understand what is involved in procuring your own building materials, firewood, water, food, fuel, shelter, etc. It's a LOT of work and days are filled with fixing things, tending fires, provisioning, staying warm/dry etc, etc. The work is endless and you seem to be doing it all very well so far. I'm really enjoying watching your journey.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Really appreciate hearing your perspective. I guess I sort of assumed that nobody would find the videos and watch them to learn anything. I guess that’s why I always use the disclaimer “I’m not trying to teach you anything cuz I don’t know anything.” But I supposed someone might happen across them and it is the grain of sand that tips the scale to run out and do something nonsensically fun. And the daily stuff would perhaps shine a light on what’s involved if someone were to take that leap.

[@FritchFritch]

Really excellent points, Catskill Hillbilly! Awesome.

[@jonseiberlich-wheeler7115]

I discovered your channel just recently and have been binging. I really enjoyed this one of daily life. You are living out my dreams and inspiring me! I really enjoy your humor as well.

[@blackyetibushcraft2216]

Thanks for taking time out of your day to put up a video. This is definitely my new favorite channel

[@survivingringworm2202]

Absolutely! Thank you. That’s high praise. Really glad you are enjoying them.

[@seanm8478]

Lovin this channel! Keep up the daily routine vids!

[@ToomuchFilms]

I love the building/chainsaw stuff but I got to say this was a nice change of pace! Can’t wait to see more!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Sweet! Glad it wasn’t a flop. Hard to tell what response you’ll get without anyone to bounce yer ideas off. Appreciate it!

[@mattescoto2882]

Same

[@joevalencic5275]

I watch a lot of weird stuff on KZbin, and your channel fits right in. I’m a retired handyman and have always marched to the beat of a different drummer, so your stuff fits right in. My philosophy is "If it isn’t making you happy, don’t do it. So...make whatever kind of videos you feel like making, and I’ll likely sit here in the morning darkness and watch the entire thing...because there is nothing else to do at this time of the morning. Stay safe and stay away from the deer estrus, lest a buck find you to his liking.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Even the bucks on the side of the highway are eyeballing me as I cruise by at 70mph. That’s some powerful piss! I liked the way you said that. Most people say “if it makes you happy, Do it.” But I think it’s right the way you wrote it- stay away from the stuff that DOESN’T make you happy. Often that’s even more important. Stay way from people that make you crazy (everyone), places that cause undo stress (everywhere but the woods, JOBS.)

[@FritchFritch]

Haha...yes...KZbin is just MADE for watching weird stuff!

[@kenouellette7148]

Hey I like your stuff I would love to crash at your ringworm site and learn a bunch from you my family and I are moving to the great north woods from our little small town home and we r trying to live a little simple off the land we have been working on this goal for 9 long years and this year it's turned into a realty for us I just hope we can make it out there and be happy woods folks where we all belong

[@apdhoudini]

Currently my favorite channel. I love all the content, the builds, the day to day stuff. Keep it coming!!!

[@Mikestzach]

Your videos are great. It doesn't matter what you decide for the frequency you put them out. I watch them when I can. Love the hot tub.

[@rayleeeastlick3989]

Klamath falls Oregon is watching.I do enjoy your videos.....

[@reubencdebaca2408]

It is all very pleasant, the builds, and the daily life stuff. I think you should keep doing both.

[@timmurphy5975]

Love both kinds of videos. Good escape from reality, especially in lockdown, to see someones daily living outside of the house they’re trapped in. And the small luxuries you have out there and the work getting them going (tub, steak,etc) are satisfying to watch

[@survivingringworm2202]

I know I could be crucified for saying this but I still have a hard time imagining people on lockdown spending a huge chunk of time at home! I mean, it seems that most people spend an inordinate amount of time inside their houses so is it really that much different? I know, I’m an idiot. Anyway, thanks for your input. Maybe I’ll do a monthly/bi-monthly one-day video? It was actually fun and a lot easier to make which doesn’t hurt.

[@timmurphy5975]

@@survivingringworm2202 I think the big take away is yes we spend the vast majority of our time inside but the other time we’re outside is super important. It’s the times we’re socializing and doing hobbies and stuff. Seeing the inside of a building other than the same grocery store. Now it’s just work, Netflix, go for a walk, repeat. Got a pretty bad few months ahead. Full lockdown starting here dec. 25.

[@breezyjr]

I found your newer videos, but I had to go back and watch from the beginning... and I'm so addicted.,..

[@bru0474]

Building videos, daily routine videos, maybe more videos of when your family is there! Just keep them coming! Can’t and will never get enough!👍

[@survivingringworm2202]

I’ll do my best to keep a good variety coming! Dumping snow right now...

[@jimgiordano5378]

Actually like the mix of large projects and everyday living. The quotes and reflections are a nice touch as well. Thanks for taking the time to make these.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Yer very welcome. Nice to hear that people appreciate the effort. Makes it all worth it.

[@wilelee]

I ENJOY ANY AND ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS, WHETHER DAILY OR BIGGER BUILD, THANKS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK AND FUN YOU PUT INTO THEM

[@kellygreen3943]

I LOVE these kind of daily videos!! Thanks Ryan for sharing your wilderness life!

[@marcroemelen6836]

Im glad I stumbled onto your videos. Im not able to spend much time on my property in the woods. These videos help me with my camping withdrawal

[@survivingringworm2202]

The camping shakes are the worst. I find this is about the only way to stave off the withdrawal- living in a tent.

[@jaybaglio9265]

Absolutely love these daily around camp videos. Great work.

[@lyonsart4005]

I loved your day-in -a -life Vidio. Happy Thanksgiving Ry 😎

[@survivingringworm2202]

And to you! Hope the day wasn’t too dull fer ya.

[@lilbird1962]

I have binged from the start and love all of them!

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

That’s the best fortune I’ve ever heard. Daily grinds are good in between the builds

[@SherlockTheHound]

Love the daily videos and the project videos, so keep it up!

[@jeffswanson4677]

I like this daily activity video. Reminded me of stuff we did when I was younger.

[@alexanderalbach468]

You are really a cool guy! All the best from Munich, Bavaria

[@debb9008]

I really enjoy any of the videos you make I just subscribed just right before Thanksgiving of 2021...and went back to the beginning and am watching them in order... Thank you

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Hey buddy how are ya? Oh man I love your videos. You are one funny dude!!!! Everyday life vids are awesome. Keep doing and sharing your adventure at ringworm. God bless you and yours!!!

[@dirtroadfarmsjimmideanreen2458]

Yes!!! I wanna see daily vids, and big/little build vids!!! Keep them ALL coming!!! ROCKIN RINGWORM RYAN!!!

[@bryanpoole4749]

Loved this video. Enjoy all your content. Love the humor and clever dialoge

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks so much!

[@DanRayMab]

You make some great videos keep up the mix of them Great job.

[@domainebell]

I enjoy your build videos but I also enjoyed this. Keep it up! We also enjoyed Thanksgiving at our off grid camp in the Northern lower. I have to say I’m jealous of all the Cedar you have!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Great! Thanks for your feedback. Sounds like a memorable thanksgiving for you too. Gotta love being in the woods and dodging a lot of the typical holiday trappings. Yes, the cedar makes all the difference When I came the first time to look at this property I just kept shaking my head saying, “imagine what I could build with all this straight cedar!” That was a big part of why I bought this place. Well, that and having almost zero neighbors.

[@skipbaldwin7945]

How close is your nearest neighbor?

[@MiniRaju]

Greetings from Norway. My only relatives are from Michigan. Like your KZbin channel. Nice editing.

[@frankrightbrain]

Living you videos. New to your channel but love random activities. Keeps my curiosity peeked.

[@camohunters6283]

Just stumbled on your channel. I’m in SE. Texas. I’m a lot like you but my work will not let me do what you are doing. I’m not real sure I could handle that cold. But I’m loving your ways and thangs …. I’d be hunting daily!

[@mangomcpoo475]

That looked like our Aussie Bundaberg Ginger beer!!!

[@TheDamowalshe]

Haha, Bundaberg Ginger beer, nice. Invert before opening, adds to flavour.

[@survivingringworm2202]

That stuff is great, isn't it?!

[@mysticonetoo1]

Love it all! Daily and big builds!

[@kentbaxter4070]

I like whatever you doing just keep sending them out

[@yinthena4]

Your videos are fantastic! My bf and I came across your most recent one (#19) because he was doing a search for deer stand videos (he's got 25 acres in east TN that he hunts on and is getting some future ideas). I went home and have been enthralled with every one of them from the very beginning. Great stuff, man! I thoroughly enjoy both kinds of videos...your "day in the life of" and your construction days are both awesome. Keep em' coming....we all enjoy following along and seeing what you come up with next. 😊

[@survivingringworm2202]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that. Makes my day.

[@joeblack8137]

If you sew a cover where a hole for your head remains free, your bath water will stay warm longer. Greetings from Germany and keep up the good work. I wish you a happy new year and may all your wishes come true.

[@catgynt9148]

Consider getting a 100w solar panel from Harbor Freight, Amazon or eBay. There is sufficient light in this video to keep your 12v battery topped off. When will you be building a sauna and bathhouse to surround your hot tub? Wishing you and your minion a great week. Cheers

[@Stephen-J-in-IA]

Thanks man. I love seeing you and your woods.

[@Rustyshackleford85]

These are the best videos on youtube.

[@slimcarter2603]

Cool video ! i enjoy both styles of content . Day to day and the projects. Fun to watch, I dig your outlook ! Keep it coming.

[@donovanjohnson5119]

IT IS ALL GOOD I LIKE IT ALL ................................ YEE YEE

[@harryinhuahin1272]

Ditto - I've just become a Ringworm Junkie...

[@TheronBell]

I actually do like these videos. I just stumbled across your videos and like them a lot.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks! Do you have a favorite? I’m trying to figure out which type of videos to make going forward. Any input is appreciated.

[@craighorton4493]

Just found you the other day and have been binge watching for two days. I like everyday life at the camp just as much as the large chainsaw videos. Every one is informative!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks Craig!

[@marcroemelen6836]

That torch is pretty awsome

[@survivingringworm2202]

It’s great! My uncle was visiting a couple weeks ago and when I pulled it out he said “man, those things used to explode all the time. The newer torches are so much safer.” My eyes got big and I paused then lit it up anyway.

[@raypowell8525]

Love the channel. Cool video. A good mix of both styles is cool . Keep up the great work

[@kathyangel5301]

Keep the videos coming. Before my husband passed away we use to do all kinds of outside stuff now I just watch you and several others live the good life!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Sorry to hear that. Do you still get outside by yourself? The woods are just as lovely solo sometimes.

[@Rustyshackleford85]

Do more of these. Your daily life is so amazing. You've really tapped into something great. Wish you would have taken a buck.

[@GOWAYUPNORTH]

Hey.....I tried not to look......but what I saw while not looking looks pretty impressive! Nice home in the sky!!!!! As far as daily vs big projects. Both. And as a side note....after watching this video it is clear that life in the woods takes a lot of effort. Not thinking that it is the easiest way.....bravo for all you have done. The steak made me hungry

[@survivingringworm2202]

Well, a little peek isn’t going to kill ya I guess. Actually making curtains right this minute with burlap and “sewing” with a stapler. Super classy! After spending so much time out here (as with everything) the daily stuff just gets normalized and ya think no one would want to see that stuff. It’s not every day someone makes a 70 pound pair of dice with a chainsaw so clearly that has to be a video. But filtering water and eating lunch? Who knows. Maybe I’ll keep throwing in a daily video every month or two just to mix it up. As always, thanks for your input!

[@GOWAYUPNORTH]

Did they send a truck by to take the tractor back for warranty work yet???? Where’s the service department??? Was it liquid metal and twine??? Lemon law !!! I demanded a refund.....or at least a box of fortune cookies

[@FritchFritch]

@@GOWAYUPNORTH Haha!

[@marcopolo5365]

Not just potatoes, chop onions, carrotts, mushrooms, garlic, butter , any vegetables. SUPERB AN!!🍁🍁🇨🇦

[@MrPermanne]

Great as always !!!!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thank you sir! Going to come check it out some day!

[@skipbaldwin7945]

I like the Daily video to see what you do on a daily basis

[@Mikestzach]

Great videos. Love the dry humor. How many gallons is the hot tub? Thank you for posting. I'm still watching some of your old material.

[@robertshanejones4536]

Mate like your lifestyle and your ginger beer Bundaberg is it I think, my house is about 250 meters away from the factory cheers mate

[@danl455]

I want to see your daily life fella. Love the content keep it up!

[@JacquelineJaroffaith]

I hope you read this idea. In Pennsylvania my husband and I have hunting land that my husband owns. Well, our trails get very very muddy. We found taking wood logs laying across the trails and road ways for the 4 wheelers. We have cut them in 1/2 on bigger logs. Keeps the trails and road ways open. Without sinking. I will keep thinking about more of those cool ideas.

[@paulbrowning7186]

Living the dream 👍

[@jayscholl4193]

That helmet looks like something you would have on while doing a run to destroy the Death Star!

[@jimrandall9113]

Enjoy the variety of both types of vids. I also am digging the dry, sarcastic humor that all of of you do so well. I'm busting up with ear buds on, next to my wife...she's watching Christmas movies, I'm watching your,(recently discovered), channel. I tried to explain, but to no avail. Anyway, love the channel. Great job mixing the drone shots in; love to see the vastness of wildness. I work in a large concrete landscape, and then commute to a large, desert landscape; so looking at your wood covered environment, kinda completes my visual palate. Thanks, Jim.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks for your comments. I love reading stuff like that. Definitely save your breath. This crap can't be explained to most people. Happy Holidays!

[@saltyshellback]

I like these VLOGs along with the build videos. Good to mix things up once in a while ;-)

[@jtnear8496]

a mix is a great idea, it shows life... yours

[@AngkolStan]

I love ur personality... It doesn't matter the video is building stuff or ur daily vlog... Great job dude... Big like from Malaysia

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks a ton!

[@medicinegone]

Regarding content, I think it's a great idea to mix it up. As someone who enjoys the sort of projects you do, I'm always interested in seeing someone else's work. But it's also very interesting to see day-in-the-life stuff. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@briandaugherty634]

Man thank you for helping me work on my property for fun! Daily stuff is cool cause it gives the nitty gritty and ideas

[@survivingringworm2202]

If you aren't having fun, what's the point!

[@alexanderalbach468]

I like such daily stuff. The little things are interesting too.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Sweet. Thanks for the comment. Thinking once it warms up a bit and I don't have to leave to edit these, I'll start doing more of the daily videos.

[@ginzej2]

All the videos are good! Do what you enjoy :)

[@dennisbracci9212]

your videos are awesome. Love watching them

[@judyrobinson9556]

This comment is about a year after your video, which i just now watched. you asked if we liked to see the stuff you had on this one, like charging up your batteries, going in the hot tub, cooking Thanksgiving dinner, etc, rather than exclusive chainsaw building videos; i enjoy both kinds. you could probably put a few more of this kind into the mix. interesting to see your day to day activities. take care and stay safe.

[@Cruzinsusan5101]

Ya. I wanna see daily crap! I love it. Just film stuff - I'll watch! :)

[@lisatyson9887]

I like the builds but definitely think you should do daily videos as well :) Love to see how it is actually living in the woods.

[@sueerickson4849]

Love this kind of video. I have off grid property in the UP also. I’m thinking I need a hot tub like yours! Lol

[@rasmuspersson4554]

Hey Man! Stumbled on your videos 2 days ago, really interesting! Im gonna watch it from the start so I'm like 3 years behind🤣 Swedish Hunter/Fisherman, love the outdoors and everything you guys do in the woods is a boyhood dream. Keep doing what you're doing, its. awesome👍

[@sej9231]

Hello from North Florida! I like the variety of videos you do. I love soaking in a trough as well. What fun to be in nature.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Greetin's! Glad to know of another trough soaker!

[@irishheart4768]

I will watch anything you want to show us. 😁

[@weswiens2891]

These daily videos are great too.

[@KennebecRedneck]

I love it all. Keep doing your thing, wherever it leads.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Always!

[@joeygrundy3916]

Like it all. 🙂

[@survivalnurse4658]

Keep them coming

[@thisoldditty]

love every vid you've put out, love the David Copperfield minutia, love the builds, I think you'd really enjoy a root cellar to temper those wild temp swings. good spot for the hot sauce collection, get a welder and fix your tractor bro. practice on some angle iron till you've figured it out. won't take you long, that's obvious. happy thanksgiving, merry christmas and happy new year just discovered you today 12-29-2020 and I've watched every vid. God bless dude, you're living like a human being.

[@mkllove]

Maybe an addition for hot tub ? So you can stay in tub longer, maybe you can lash up some wooden slats or a grating for insulated seating with some weights to submerge it on bottom of trough, then you can keep the logs burning underneath without burning yourself on steel.

[@rubyhuff4188]

Excellent 😊

[@jimbob7559]

Enjoyed this video. That's my third. Saw your treehouse vids, out of order, but still enjoyable. Keep up the good work young fella. All the best of the season to you from this 77-year-old British Columbia motorcyclist/outdoorsman.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Awesome, thank you!

[@robertmarshall3704]

Like all your videos! Keep um coming.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks, will do!

[@dannyfuson2316]

i would like to see you film a deer hunt and butcher it and cooking it

[@AvalancheMan]

Hi Ryan, love watching it all! Great video. love your humor. PanTree! ha ha. It's a shame about your tractor.

[@stephaniewilson3955]

I saw the tire trick used by 'The Outsider'.

[@natejohnson296]

Also try and drill and sand point shallow well

[@coastalplayer]

enjoyed this,thank you

[@jjsmachine]

Just a thought. Save all the sawdust. Dig a root cellar hole and pack it with the sawdust, build a lid, and store the water jugs in it so they won't freeze. But have to dig in late spring though.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Sweet idea! But the ground is almost solid rock. Build an above ground one maybe?

[@jjsmachine]

@@survivingringworm2202 sawdust is a good insulator so an above ground one might work. Before refrigeration blocks of ice were cut out of lakes and stored in "ice houses" only using saw dust/chips and the ice held long past the winter so people could get ice in the warmer weather to keep their food cold. It's definitely worth trying since you are milling wood a lot. You can also use straw and or hay. I'm no expert but I think it could work to build an insulated room to store water in. It would also keep things cool in the summer. I still would try to dig down as much as possible and also perhaps build up around the structure with as much material from the ground as possible as well.

[@survivingringworm2202]

I do end up with some big sawdust piles. Just to get rid of the stuff, I've been shoveling it in the muddiest places. Maybe I'll just move it to a pile out of the way and when I get enough, make storage with it.

[@mrchristopher337]

Well done. Stay strong bro☆

[@stephaniablahut7854]

Just a suggestion on filling holes on your trail before you throw gravel on it put some tree branches on it . It would make like a cord road . Doug from Ontario Canada

[@joannhurst6987]

I like to see how your day goes...I plan to live in my car/camp over the US national parks. I hope you love yourself because you are one talented dude.

[@survivingringworm2202]

You will love that trip! Don’t miss Death Valley. It’s in that corner of the country where they grow amazing national parks. DV was always one of my favorites (not in the middle of summer.) It’s like being on another planet.

[@goanddoit8331]

You can do both the daily vids and the big build projects. That way, you satisfy the viewers that want either type. And you can just separate them into different playlists.

[@yvesf5355]

Hey Ryan ,all your video's are good ,keep them coming thanks

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks, will do!

[@levitumlin7481]

If you take gallon jugs and fill them up full of salt water and put them in your water tank. It'll still keep your water from freezing so easily. It has something to do with the way. The salt affects the weather outside or the cold wants to freeze the saltwater before it freezes the freshwater.