The Humble Man of the Shire: Free Camping in New Brunswick!

[@richardthomas1743]

Don is such a awesome man , he and the Shire are a national treasure.

[@krissywilbur3484]

Thank you so much, for such a wonderful video! This is the home I grew up in, and this is my Dad 😊 I may be a little biased, but he truly is one of the most amazing human beings you will ever meet. He built that log cabin all by himself. Brought all the logs from across that marsh, (before it was flooded for the ducks unlimited habitat)and stood them vertically, one by one, because he had nobody helping him but my mother. He has to be the most humble person you will ever meet. But he is my hero!

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Krissy! It was a breath of fresh air meeting you and your Dad. So glad I was able to spend some time with such wonderful and genuine people. Thank you for your kindness, and I look forward to talking to you both again! SP

[@herblapp6134]

Krissy you are so blessed to have him as your Dad. 🤗

[@soniadowney7427]

It's so nice hearing stories like this. 🤗

[@sandrarantala1175]

❤

[@sandrarantala1175]

My favorite video

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

Hey Slim! We really need more places and people like this gentlemen. And it's good that people like you can find such places and tell about it. When filming nature and experiences becomes as beautiful as a painting and your narrator's voice sounds like a poetic poem, well, then it's impossible not to like this video.

[@kimbrandom2789]

I'm a fan of loose itineraries too! Make plans but be flexible to what life brings. Great video!

[@johnd746]

So nice to see in this "Me World" someone like Don that is sharing his little part of the world. Wonderful episode.

[@pipercan1]

I've had the pleasure of boon docking the Shire and meeting Don, a unique experience. I've met folks from the USA and Australia .. So glad that you got there ..

[@SolarSailor1967]

This is where Slim shines. Give him a unique topic or person and he morphs into a master storyteller. Not to mention the unique geology of the bay. Good stuff.

[@donprue3291]

The quality of your productions has gotten amazing !! I feel like I'm watching a professionally produced big budget nature show with "personality"! Great job Slim!!

[@Tom-In-Ga]

I agree 100%. I made a similar comment a few videos back. I feel his stuff is so good it should be on PBS so even more people can watch.

[@montananomad5382]

I concur!

[@vansgardens2304]

I came here to comment the same thing. There’s better production quality here than a lot of shows I’ve seen on PBS.

[@robertselby221]

I agree completely. Great job Slim!

[@jamesscott1932]

Outstanding camera, choice of music, dialogue. Always among the best. Thank you. Slim you take great care in producing your vids.

[@noahcount7132]

You had a near-magical adventure this time, Slim. Your newly found friends, Don, Sally, Hope, and the Tin Man, at The Shire free campground, were definitely worth meeting. And The Shire was an excellent base camp for adventures in the area.

[@gayleconant1100]

Of all of your videos, this one is my favorite! The rock formations and ocean waves captured my heart. Don seems to be a true gentleman and willing to share his piece of paradise. Thank you Slim for taking me along.

[@wandathurman9428]

Out done yourself on this one. Enjoyed it very much. Needs to be more special people like you and Don in this world ❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏☕

[@3generations393]

Amen. Thank you ❣️

[@Troutay]

Add "Poet" to your long list of accomplishments. Beautiful place, the Shire. It is lovely that he opens it to people. Hope he is able to continue for a long long time.

[@DonnaBMacK]

Tourism New Brunswick should pay you for this. Super quality. I live a few hours away and never heard of this place. Thank you once again for your highly informative, descriptive video. Glad you are here in the Maritimes.

[@karentaylor6923]

I hope you visit Don at the Shire!

[@sjTHEfirst]

You find the most beautiful and interesting places. Thanks for bringing them to us.

[@metaxaanabeer]

I've got a Maritimes Story I'd like to share. In New Brunswick, it was getting late and campgrounds (to us) appeared to be too far behind or ahead to get there before it was real late and dark. Stopping at a roadside stand we asked the lady if she knew of any camping spots and explained our dilemma, from BC, didn't know the area and got ourselves into a bit of a pickle of where to sleep. With zero hesitation she pointed to a little turn around on her driveway and offered it to us. Not only that she brought down some fresh homemade pie later that evening. Rural Atlantic Canada rocks, for sure.

[@dalepointer9414]

Nice sidetrack storyline.

[@patsykluting-lucas3804]

Don and the Shire was fascinating. Wonderful walking sticks. Incredible watching high/low tides.

[@cheeto.1]

A morning upload 🤩. Had to call the boss & tell him I was running late ⏰ Slim just uploaded a video gotta watch it on the big screen 📺. Its cool 😎 the boss is a subscriber too completely understands.

[@vansongs]

Great video Slim. Maratimers. Yep. Had a guy from Nova Scotia Just walk in my house in middle of nowhere BC and announce, HI! I'm Kirby and I am going to live over there. Thought I'd bring some rum to visit ya. Coolest guy ever.

[@joshb-8810]

Wow Slim, The last few days I've been waking up like a kid on Christmas morning checking KZbin to see if there was a new video from you yet. And this morning you did not disappoint. The quality of your work, The genuineness of your conversations with your guests, and the adventures that you take your viewers on are just truly top-notch. I really appreciate the effort and time you put in to this.

[@davidjones8680]

Just enjoyed my lunch break all the more whilst watching this beautiful episode. David in the UK.

[@ftkinsella]

Slim that was fantastic. Don and his dogs are so special. You don’t get to meet too many people like Don in this crazy world yet that is exactly what we all crave. I will be traveling down east in the next couple of years so I’ll have to stop in to The Shire and shoot the s*it with Don. Bob Wells the leader of the Nomads wants to do exactly what Don has done and that is to buy a huge piece of land and let other Nomads stay for free. A safe place for all. Thanks Slim! Cheers!!!

[@karentaylor6923]

I subscribed to you so I can see your adventure with Don at the Shire in the future :)

[@ftkinsella]

@@karentaylor6923 thanks Karen you have no idea how much I am looking forward to that trip and the possibility of meeting Don and Slim. Take care. Cheers???

[@kimizareborns6936]

Slim what a wonderful video. Thats alittle diamond in the rock. What a beautiful place.

[@markheil6374]

Slim, greetings from Huntington Beach California. Up early, and caught your video. Thanks for your content, and all you do!

[@paulehd]

Thank you I felt so relaxed watching. Any stress just melted away.

[@Treqqer2]

That place goes on my bucket list.

[@chadwright7614]

To a guy who cant get out of the house this is amazing ty, you go to some extremely stunning places

[@daisymae3511]

Slim, this is truly one of your best videos!! Wonderful photography...

[@garybrach4220]

Thanks Slim, From Mukwonago Wisconsin.

[@daviddarlingauthor]

Morning coffee always goes with a Slim Potatohead before work! Greetings from Ontario.

[@livelife4471]

That's the secret of New Brunswick, you have to take the time to seek things out because they don't always jump out at you. The same goes for Prince Edward Island, don't drive pass the dirt road, drive down it and see what it offers. I suspect this is true of many places in the world.

[@SLloyd-qb8kt]

Thank you for this video, Slim. I've just added the Shire to my bucket list. :)

[@Bear-pu2qo]

I couldn't agree with you more, the journey often times are more fascinating and interesting than the destination. The Shire looks like an awesome place to spend time at, and Don seems like a very nice guy that is more interested in people enjoying themselves than making money.

[@grosvenorclub]

Couldn't agree more , its very often the scenery and folk you meet on the way to somewhere that is the real joy .

[@nkbbrigger3359]

Thanks Slim. Wonderful video, but you always have great videos.

[@peacefulwife5199]

Chaga is good stuff. I grind it and make tea. It doesn't take much. One thing, if you drink it too often, it will stain your teeth.

[@jason5174]

What a great way to start the morning! Love your videos. Greetings from Plano, Texas.

[@flyinggyros9745]

What a great little place. There needs to be more like Don in the world. Alan.

[@bolovanro]

Regarding cemetery, in Romania we have one called "Sapanta" or "Happy Cemetery". with cheerful colors...and funny text on graves...for example, on one grave is something like "This is resting my mother in low...tree more days to live...I was sitting here and she was reading this, You who pass by here try not to wake her up at home if she comes to me again with her mouth, yes, that's how I behaved so that she wouldn't come back. Stay here, my dear mother-in-law.". All graves have similar text...and related to the way of living of the man...or the passion, his job or the way hi died...etc.. Unfrotunatly...is a little bit hard to drive a RV/camper from Canada to the est of europe :D

[@dalepointer9414]

Cool indeed.

[@anthonyc1883]

"Let me live in a house on the side of the road and be a friend to man." Sam Walter Foss

[@krissywilbur3484]

I love this quote! Don is my dad, and I think I would love to have this quote put on a piece of driftwood or something, and hung in the greenhouse (that's what we call the sunporch they were sitting in)

[@anthonyc1883]

@@krissywilbur3484 Do it, Krissy!

[@vanvorst1999]

Don's Shire looks awesome... It's now on my bucket list!

[@Jeh110]

I felt like I was there. Thank you for taking us along!

[@richardthomas1743]

WOW ! What a awesome video ! So much to see and enjoy. Slim thank you for this video it is so very good and so well done! Emmy quality ! I am going to come back later to watch this a few more times. Thank you Slim for sharing this. THUMBS UP to you.

[@fjbutter1813]

Agree! One of the first videos I actually saved in a file!

[@mandydavidson6694]

Slim, this was so wonderful. We need more folk like Don, what a wonderful man. I do hope you manage to visit The Shire again. 😊

[@michele2855]

Slim, thank you for this wonderful video! I enjoyed it a lot 👍🏽🍁

[@ML-uk6lu]

Wow. You have to stop and smell the roses. Most times you will find a huge garden. Beautiful. Thank you Slim for showing us how beautiful our country is.

[@monicauyeno7368]

Loved seeing the kayakers around the flowerpot rocks. I really enjoy your videos because you really highlight beautiful things and places. I can't get out and travel the way you do so I really appreciate your videos cuz it helps me to see places that I probably will never ever see. It's great! I would love to visit Don's Shire!

[@Woodthrush]

Loved Don and the Shire! Bet you got some great ideas for your new property. 😉 Thanks for taking us along!

[@danmanx2]

Slim, your anger bit was so funny!

[@larrchild3063]

From Bonavista to Vancouver Island very well done Slim thank you again 😁

[@hopeheavenonplanetearth1417]

That was beautiful! 🙏

[@mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb]

Don is such a sweetheart. He's living a great life there on the Shire. And love your "camping" shirt...lol.

[@sueg2658]

Thank you for sharing such a delightful experience. And thank you to Don in the Shire, an amazing fella. 😊♥️

[@TeeVeeZed123]

The ground cherries are called caped gooseberries here in Western Australia, and probably other states in Australia as well, we have some in our garden and find them delicious.

[@BrassLock]

They're grown and marketed here in Chiang Mai 🇹🇭 by the same name. Slim gave a perfect description of the taste and tomato-like appearance of them. A mixture of _Cherry 🍒 tomatoes_ and _Cape Gooseberries_ cooked in many meals certainly adds zest to the experience 😋

[@paranihiaanaru4414]

In NZ too. Yummy

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

We bought seeds that were labeled “tomatillo” & they grew to be ground cherries. We were quite disappointed as we didn’t want them in our salsa. We did make jam with them & it is quite an interesting taste, it looks like cherries but doesn’t taste like cherries.

[@evesavage8171]

I think Ill take a road trip to the Shire from Long Reach NB for a fall foilage day trip. Thanks for sharing this Slim!

[@ve2vfd]

Hey I was visiting the area a few weeks ago! Spent low tide down on the beach at Hopewell Rocks on a nice lovely sunny day. I meant to check out the Shire but between my time at Fundy Park and Grand Manan island I didn't have time to make it there (next time!). Cap Enragé is really lovely.

[@gerardbauer4035]

Don is awesome. This world needs many more like him. Thanks for sharing Slim. Be well.

[@larrygorst8749]

What a blast. Really enjoyed, and thanks for having me along with both you Gentlemen.

[@trafficsnitch3505]

Slim, you are my favourite youtuber. Professional, gentle, interesting, videos.

[@monnarush6531]

Beautiful best video ever. Thanks 💜🌞

[@snpnishanth9905]

Hi sir how are you... எப்படி இருக்கிங்க. உங்கள் வீடியோ அருமை.

[@jan6293]

Thanks Slim and Don ! Beautiful video 👍

[@sandragayle4806]

I really enjoyed this video, I love interesting places to see and ones that have some history connected to them: Thanks💜

[@markbeaver5010]

Boy, sure is a beautiful spot on our Earth to visit. Thanks Slim!!!

[@dianerossetti3245]

Thank you so much Slim for your wonderful travel adventures. I really must bring my camper van dream alive and head east next spring. You are an inspiration

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

I'm at a loss for words to express what a beautiful experience watching this vlog was. Thank you Slim, wonderfully done as always.

[@jayesh5131]

@1:38 "I'm Slim" "Yeah me too" 😅 I already like this guy 😄😊

[@johnlindley9012]

I have watched many of your videos Slim. I have to say this one touched me in a special way. Your camp host reminded me of my late grandfather. He didn’t own a campground, but he owned a house with open doors for anyone who wanted to stop and share a story. His garden produced many meals for family and friends. He never asked for anything in return except for conversation and friendship. My “Pop” will be missed always. Thanks Slim for what you do.

[@larzybernard9617]

What an enjoyable way to start my day. Thank you, Slim!

[@richardthomas1743]

Slim ! Good morning and thumbs UP to you !

[@bayoubooger1]

Thank You!

[@MAGA-kw3ol]

When my wife and I go camping we always try to take small two lane local roads,it’s amazing what you can find

[@lesliepolicastro8368]

How completely wonderful, wish there were more people like Don. Thank you Slim for sharing your adventures with us.

[@MikeandLisasExcellentAdventure]

Can't beat that!

[@scable-eq7bp]

Very cool video....

[@claramullen]

Slim this is one of my favorite videos. What a wonderful place in so many ways. It is nice to run into a person like Don from time to time. Thank you for brightening my day.

[@gumshoe5365]

Fantastic video. Thanks.

[@mikepatton9537]

What a great video, Slim! I loved the intro with the Tin Man! New Brunswick is a beautiful area and you certainly did it proud with the video. That seaweed wall was amazing. You've created a wonderful life for yourself, thanks for bringing us along for the ride!

[@davebagley6499]

I REALLY ENJOYED this video! The extra video person (behind the scenes) makes it special. Wish I were a bit closer to the east coast to enjoy the ocean than my ABQ location.

[@gordpineappleexpress1261]

How's the renovation going would sure like to see how it's coming along

[@karlmaskos751]

Brings back memories from when I was there and met some interesting people

[@mrpenny007]

"I'm slim too!". Like you say; a kindred spirit maybe like an older version of you. Great piece.

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff Slim, thanks

[@tnxjesus]

Yesssss

[@ChasB2010]

Wonderful video, Slim. Thank you for sharing the Shire with us. We hope to get to NB in the next few years and will definitely stop by to visit with Don.

[@kathleenmahoney6657]

Wow! What a sensational experience! Thanks for taking us with you on this wonderful adventure, Slim!

[@JustAnotherHo]

Living in Niagara Falls, my favourite thing to do is to show people the area that isn't the Falls.

[@suesmith4325]

For me, the Shire would be the ultimate camping spot. It has everything that makes camping so special. Beauty, tranquility, peacefulness, and congeniality. What a wonderfully fantastic place!! Whoever told you about the Shire has done us all a favor not to mention your brilliant filming skills.

[@mskraftee5252]

Oh, Slim, this is such a wonderful video! Traveling around NB and NS is on my must do list. I will definitely be adding The Shire to the list. What a gorgeous piece of paradise Don has (and I imagine it has given you some inspiration for your fixer upper). Thanks for sharing this incredible place with us.

[@dynac8012]

I can't believe this! Just got back from a 3 week trip to the UP where I was introduced to "ground cherries" at a local farmers market.

[@krisg3984]

Congrats on 139,000 subscribers- your channel has really grown ! I’ve been checking often for when you’d put up another video. And this one was definitely worth it ! This is a real Find !! And FREE ? Don is a friendly soul . Then the photography. Wow I had hoped you stay a while, but the adventure continues

[@petermccarthy3046]

I believe you have made a great move! The east coast of Canada is stunning!

[@dorothydemaree7544]

The ‘in-between’ is my heartbeat of an itinerary! Even a day of just ‘going for a ride’ holds a thrill of the hunt. 👍

[@dixxebell]

Totally fun!! Love going cemeterying! What a great fella, and a great place.

[@maryberon4193]

The beach walking sequence with Don is awesome! Perfect music, you are a master videographer, Slim!

[@StratosZzr]

Mushrooms are very tasty especially if they come from the cemetery 😆😆😆

[@kellyb5980]

Thank you for sharing Don’s shire and showing us the beauty you can’t find along the way and showing him so much respect in how you presented his land.

[@3generations393]

An epic journey for sure. Thanks for this blessing Slim/Don and Shire❣️ And thank you for the geography lesson-I live on the Gulf of Mexico in SW Florida. I can only imagine a tide of such magnitude 😍🙋

[@allanhumphreys4072]

Hey Slim One of your best best episodes ever - imho ! Inspiring, and inspired storytelling by yourself !

[@thehappycamper9240]

Hi Slim, what a great video. thank you

[@marknesselhaus4376]

Such a wonderful departure from your solo videos. It is like you and Don are brothers in many ways. Such a lovely place to camp and chill 😃

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

I've been touched by beautiful nature of Canada.😀👍👍

[@debbieweckler6832]

Sure enjoying your video.

[@everintransit4240]

Those 'ground cherries' are mostly known as tomatillos.