The Man with the Axe: Archery, Cast Iron Cooking, Splitting Axe Review and Respect for Women

#cooking #selfreliance #cabin
It gets warm in the cabin from my first 24+ hour fire in the woodstove while I chink the walls of the log cabin, cook a few meals, sharpen my knife by the fire, track animals through the forest and practice my archery skills on a target behind the cabin. I flush ruffed grouse while walking through the forest in the snow. Drone footage of the cabin in the snow adds perspective and shows the remoteness of the cabin and how vast the Canadian wilderness beyond the cabin is, especially since the forest and the ground is more visible with no leaves on the trees and a fresh dusting of snow. I finish the stone floor at the entranceway and under the fireplace as well and I need the long burning fire to keep it from freezing while it cures.
To answer many questions last week about the wood splitter I used to process firewood, I talk about it in more detail and explain where to buy it (The man with the axe). I have many axes, each with its own purpose, and this chopper1 axe is probably my most unique and singular in purpose.
In my weekly rant, I talk about respecting woman, why I like having strong women in my life and how Survival Lilly deals with the negativity and abuse she receives on her KZbin channel.
At the end of the video in my self reflections, I answer the question, “how did I get out of $750,000 of debt?”, and why it will never happen again.
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[@SurvivalLilly]

Thanks I really appreciate the shoutout :)

[@MySelfReliance]

Survival Lilly :)

[@abauman7144]

You're awesome, Lilly! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. My boys and I watch Shawn and you just the same. You're both such inspirations and keep us rural people going a lot of times.

[@billywood9717]

Survival Lilly wishing you many blessings! You're an inspiration to all!! Glad to be a new subscriber!

[@shockwave326]

sub'ed now u got crazy me to chat with lol

[@daniellewhitney1480]

Survival Lilly you are amazing I love watching ur videos and learning from u along With how, Doug, Shawn. Keep up the videos everyone

[@j0bell525]

I so appreciate your comments about strong women. I grew up helping my Grandad farm, driving the great big tractors (helping plant, harvest, plowing, pulling the grain trailers to the elevator. Little bitty 100 lbs me, tiny woman, learned to do all this by learning to let the machinery work as it was meant to work. I met my husband, a long distance truck driver, and he was amazed that little bitty me knew how, and could actually drive, big machinery. We drove 2 semi(s) for the same company, him in one, me in the other, 48 states and Canada. Every 8 weeks we would shut down, go home to the UP of MI for 3 weeks and build on our homeplace on 20 acres that we were renovating from the 100 year old homestead. While we were home, my husband would help cook, clean, wash dishes etc and I would help build. He always said that if little bitty me could help him and work like a man doing it, he wasn't too proud to help by washing a dish, cooking or whatever else it took, that was commonly known as women's work, while we were home. Love of my life. Sadly he died, at 42 years old, from Viet Nam war, Agent Orange, inflicted injuries. We never got to finish our home place because after he died I sold and moved close to my family. At any rate, the jest of this is "this tough Marine Viet Nam war vet" had all the respect in the world for a woman and what a woman could do.

[@MySelfReliance]

Happy Thanksgiving my American Friends. No turkey in this video, but there is food. And an axe. And a bird.

[@deploribusunum3894]

My Self Reliance Thank you for taking up for Lilly. I don't know her but I will be checker her out now. No one should be treated like that.

[@carolmaz8675]

Hi amazing to watch from UK ...was that another cabin in the shot ..happy thanksgiving

[@MySelfReliance]

Carol Maher thanks. No, that was just mine

[@MySelfReliance]

Hanora Brennan thanks. I burn everything outside

[@petemcpherson2259]

Happy Thanksgiving to you also, love the cabin definitely a skilled set of hands built it. God bless.

[@dhooter]

The sound of that axe piercing the deafening quiet of the remote North woods is such a miniscule detail but yet amazing in itself. I often yern for such silence. To be the only human for miles is a rare and beautiful thing.

[@stellarpod]

I am retired, but my wife still works (her choice). As she's still working, I feel an obligation to pick up a larger share of the domestic duties. Consequentially, I try to have things in order at the house when she comes home at night. She's still involved in the domestic aspects, but I do all of my laundry (and what of hers she'll allows), do all of the grocery shopping (oddly, I actually kind of enjoy that) and probably do 65-70% of the cooking, along with other household chores. And frankly, it has given me a keener awareness of the importance of ALL chores and heightens my appreciation for those things that she dutifully did mostly by herself before me late epiphany. She has never been shy about helping in any labors that are within her physical capacity (and sometimes beyond). Your message is spot-on, Shawn. As always, thanks so much for sharing. Steve

[@pamelajohnson4113]

Thank you so much for your comments. Lilly inspired me to go out and build my own shelter, bushcrafting 101 with my zero skills. It took me three days, but I did it and I thank Lilly for her supportive, informative vids and her willingness to show her courage in a male-dominated genre.you said it: the word is PARTNER. My husband and I absolutely share duties, and lift each other up every day with humor, communication, equality and respect each other.

[@betty8173]

Thank you for standing up for Survival Lilly, and all women who do non traditional jobs, hobbies, lifestyles! May God continue to bless your efforts. And hers. Thank you.

[@IgotHeliFever]

Amen! Congrats for standing up for strong Woman everywhere - My Wife's One Also & I'm Very Proud of her and Love her more every day after 28yrs.

[@lewisquick1018]

Thanks for another great video and you are point on with your "rant" also. I have watched Lilly since her early days and always enjoy her videos. She does have real skills and should be respected for her work in presenting them with her videos.

[@multifacetedperson]

Thank you very much for your respectful comments toward women. Women are much happier with the freedom to chose which interests to pursue. I am a woman who painted the exterior of my home and found it very lucrative and empowering. I enjoy your videos very much and find them very peaceful and educational. I wish you and your wife all the best!

[@agentstarling9998]

If every one in this world was as grounded and mature as you are would be world peace. You truly are one of my favorite channels.

[@RevDeaconMichael]

The cabin is looking cozy and that steak delicious! As a father of three daughters, thank-you for addressing this issue. I too am married to a strong woman and I am not a submissive male by any means. For 20 years our marriage has worked because we know the value of each other and try to play off our strengths. We aren’t perfect, but we are committed to the act of loving one another and our children. Lily is a great role model for my girls and I stand with you in defending her my friend.

[@gregsummers7350]

Great video again. // Rant - well said. When I was five years old (1956) my father said. "men and women are equal and have complimentary skills sets. Look after the women in your life and always show respect." 61 years later I can still visualize him saying those words to me. // I cannot understand the negativity and rudeness on social media; but I have come to the conclusion that it must be personal inadequacy that drives their anger. For the 50 years of my working life I was surrounded by talented and highly capable folk; so now in retirement I now see the other sad and rude side of life that inhabit social media. // Your lantern. I was thinking a pulley system from the roof peak just forward of the loft. On the floor, have the lantern on the draw rope at workable height. When you move to the loft, pull the lantern up to loft height and safely climb the ladder. You can unhook the lantern to move it by your loft bed. Reverse the lantern process to descend the the floor level. Fire safety and ladder safety. (I guess you have a safety process). Your videos my me think and enjoy. I enjoy your meals almost as much as you do. Regards from Thailand, Greg

[@MySelfReliance]

Greg Summers thank you. I like the lantern idea

[@sumanpai9473]

You are not afraid to speak the truth. I'm so glad I came across your videos. Grateful to the universe fr making it possible and wish more ppl saw you and inspired themselves.

[@Zehive]

I'd subscribe to a whole channel of just you cooking in that cabin at this point! Thank you for this, I may not have the means to experience the countryside at this moment in my life, but your videos take me there.

[@ecklecticgal7009]

Another thing about living in the forest is that it is beautiful all year--in spring with the new leaves and flowers, in summer when everything is a beautiful green, in the fall when the colors are so spectacular, and in the winter with snow covering everything! You are so blessed!

[@ireallyamjomarch]

I just had to comment on this video. I started following you once I watched Joe's video. I never expected to enjoy your channel so much. I love to see your cabin being constructed, and I really enjoy your self reflections. Your rant was so on point. I'm a young woman, and have grown up surrounded by people who always treated me like I could do anything. So to realize that there are so many out there who treat woman like crap has been... well shocking and disheartening. But it's really reassuring to know that there are plenty of people out there who aren't intimidated by strong women, and believe men and women should be partners, not one dominate the other.

[@dorinecapaletti288]

AMEN! " If you can't say something nice, don't say anything."

[@ChrisProuse]

Well said Shawn - really appreciate you talking about it. The majority of our comments are wonderful, though we do get quite a lot of that too. In an effort to keep our channel family friendly, I often have to read those comments alone before deleting them and then somehow not let it affect my day. So again, I really do appreciate you talking about it. Keep up the great work! :)

[@FloryJohann]

I watched a lot of those prepper, homestead and survival channels here on youtube and no one ever talked about respect, pulling there load or about helping the other half. Thank for speaking the way I see it. God bless you.

[@LifeBeyondOrdinary]

Survival Lilly is an inspiration and deserves every fan she has and more. Survival Lilly, Man With an Axe, you're both awesome! Trolls will be trolls, so keep on creating the content you love to make and we love to see. You are appreciated

[@davidvermeer560]

Well said! You are truly a gentleman. The world today could certainly use more men like you. The drone footage was spectacular. You can see the pure joy on your face as you walk through the woods. Thanks for sharing!

[@NicoleApelian]

Thank you for the support for women in skills. As a woman who teaches wilderness living and survival skills I really appreciate it :-).

[@HWMonster]

The more I hear you talk the more you become an "ideal" for me. Thank you for your videos!

[@dwightp2]

This is the first time Ive watched you Axe Man, sorry I don't know what else to call you but Thank You for defending our women! That was really great. Be Blessed and Keep on Keeping on.

[@gmab7711]

You are doing what I have wanted to do my entire life! During this crazy time on the planet your channel is true bliss to my soul!!

[@michelleellsworth3886]

great job. thank you so much. I don't speak to anyone that I couldn't say properly to their face. not enough people like you out there. again always love your message. keep it up. thank-you Michelle Ellsworth. Shout out from Arlington, Ma.

[@randyyewell3755]

Chivalry is not dead yet. My wife and I love your videos. Your a good man Shawn. Keep it up.

[@chrisp755]

I'm glad to see such positive and great people that follow this channel....you guys r great

[@ianlovi1]

God Bless you and Lilly for taking the time to teach and share with others!

[@rg3412]

Holy smokes, the drone shot with background forest sounds with birds is phenomenal! So immersive. Nice job as this immediately provides context and mood. It's definitely better to have it at the beginning of the video.

[@anitarussum4590]

That message about women was great to hear. You and your wife are so fortunate to be together. Very kind of you to mention Lilly too. I haven’t seen her videos in a few years and didn’t know she was getting hate mail. I always enjoy watching and learning from you.✌🏽💕 it’s an enjoyable way for me to learn .

[@tangowhisky1092]

Thank you for speaking out about the inappropriate and misogynistic comments aimed at Survival Lily. It is distressing to find such inhumane remarks leveled at someone doing what they love -without hurting anyone else- and doing it well enough to live off their passion! :-) I intermittently watched Survival Lily, and because of your addressing the nastiness, I now subscribe to Survival Lily. I've been hooked on your channel since you started this cabin and I find your approach to life by watching your process and listening to your reflections refreshing and hopeful. Thank you again. Be Well. -Terri, Fresno, California, US

[@tompanetti75]

Proud that people, enjoying this way of life, stand together. And speak up when there is a problem. I admire, men and woman, who do just that. Long live Lilly...thanks for another fine video...and hope you have a great winter

[@Hiznogood]

I grew up with strong women around me, my mother, sister, granny and aunts. They where tough as nails even thou most of them where small in size they never was afraid of doing hard work. My granny and her sister had a butcher shop, and came from a family of small farmers. From them I learned that you can do anything you set your mind to. My grandpa, who also came from a farmers family, always showed such a love and respect for my granny, that showed my that a relationship is a partnership between equals. My women and life partner since over 30 years, is my best friend and we try to share the workload equal. She hates to cook, but I like it so I gladly do that. She does the cleaning, which I really hates, and I do all the shopping instead. Other things we take turns on. I don't feel less of a man because I like to cook or getting the groceries. We do stuff to help each other and that brings us together. Men that don't respect women are weak and unsure of their own abilities.

[@tzefirayah_700travelmore.]

Awesome shutout to Lilly and you for such awesome videos! Wonderful rant, one that should be said. Peace.

[@bobbykincannon1613]

You have almost completed the Cabin! Good work! I have watched most of the videos from ground up.and I must say you built my dream.

[@getoutandfish2005]

Normally the negative comments almost always come from those that are unhappy with their own life and probably jealous that someone else is out living life to the fullest and because they don’t have the drive to get out and live life too. Lily is a awesome KZbin creator and anyone leaving her bad comments obviously has no clue how much it takes to create all the content that she creates.

[@SurvivalLilly]

It is so cold and you were almost no clothes at all :D I wish I had this much heat!

[@MySelfReliance]

Survival Lilly lol, I'm not used to it yet - a month from now I'll be wearing a t-shirt when it's this warm.

[@ChrisProuse]

You rock Lilly - keep up the great work! :)

[@shack456]

Hello Survival Lilly! Love your videos,thank you,always try to watch!

[@Laiynnalaiynna]

Great choice on your SHTF team, Lilly :)!

[@ToolinAround]

I like your underground air tunnel for the fire-pit in the teepee... that was my favorite episode.. But lots of digging lol

[@adamx9987]

I just would like to say that, I'm a new subscriber. It's not the building portions of your videos that got me as much as it was your self reflections segments. As a man, I love them. Thanks for them.

[@dougLinker]

Well done and well said!! -I hope to be as wise as you when I get to be your age 😜

[@MySelfReliance]

Doug Outside From what I've seen, I'm not sure you'll make it to my age.

[@dougLinker]

My Self Reliance yikes! It's only a month haha

[@banshee107]

Oh Dougie!

[@kevinfoley7704]

@@MySelfReliance Doug is younger than you? He looks so old.

[@djtieff]

Everytime you post a video... I am here to just make my eyes happy to see what you do next, the view, the wood... now the snow and I kinda feel like I'm there.Because of you, and Lilly and other guys out there, I love these videos and the joy of building stuff or skills you put in practice! I am happy that there are people like you to show us the humanity in us and all the good stuff you can do if you put your mind and heart at work! I appreciate you so much and I wish you post us many more videos, because this is what I wanna see and by that you and Lilly- cuz you are both my favorite ones out here! Hope you read my comment because I wish you do get love from Roumania too!

[@bushcraftbaxter]

The cabin looks beautiful in that snow. It's the type of place i'd want to live if I moved to Alaska or something.

[@sanctuarywoods7748]

So glad you got things turned around for yourself and so glad you took a moment to come to Lillys' defense. She seems like such a sweet person and is a real inspiration !

[@adkmcmahon]

In a marriage that is based on partnership roles disappear, partners do what needs to be done to help the partnership go on.

[@adkmcmahon]

And this commentary on your part is one of the reasons why I watch your content with the regularity that I do.

[@carolinetheta]

Well said, Bill.

[@michelerucker3755]

Thank you for taking a stand against such mean people. I have watched her videos and really like them. Your a good man.

[@lauraweiss7875]

I'm a woman who enjoys the outdoors, regardless of weather or terrain. I have never had difficulty finding men who respect me and my skills and who are as eager to learn as to teach. It's truly unfortunate that some guys are just so insecure, but I think there are far more men who are very cool. Thanks for being a great example of how we should all treat each other. Love your channel!

[@lorikettle2172]

Thank you Shawn! My team would be: Lilly, Doug, Joe, and you! You are all an inspiration ... keep it up team!

[@spicydeath82]

my wife is a strong woman. she doesn't need me to do things for her, but she just wants me there. it doesn't diminish me as a man. we are best friends. she works on her car, but there are certain things she doesn't know how to do, but i can. and vice versa. it's a partnership. we balance each other out. and i think that's how a relationship should be. i've noticed those comments on lilly's vids too. they can be disturbing, but i keep in mind that this is the internet. love the vids man. my first real job was helping to build a log cabin. brings back memories.

[@vicksterhawk]

It is nice to know there are men like you out there Shawn, able to recognise its not 'Us and Them', but a team effort.... ..Watching Lilly was my introduction to these type videos and through her I found yours, Doug's and Joe's videos.... the 4 of you are inspirational ...thank you

[@MySelfReliance]

Is anyone watching this video with their kids? I would like to give them a shoutout on an upcoming video, thanking them for watching the boring middle aged man do offline things in the forest. What are their names and ages?

[@georgerosado5194]

My Self Reliance yes please..my sons name is Daren Rosado...we even watch bougs & Joe's outdoor videos aswell.thanks abunch...NYC loves you guys.God bless

[@bc90bcbc85]

I am 26 Korean immigrant living in Northern Virginia and I recently subscribed to your channel. I find your channel very pleasing and informative to watch. I appreciate all you are doing and please keep up the good work. Kind regards.

[@northernwoodsman]

Im 20 years old, my mom still says Im a kid... Does that count? Love the channel man, keep it up! :)

[@richardlumpkin4607]

No kids but my dog loves you!

[@X0TrueAlpha0X]

I'm Kelsea, I'm 16 and I've been watching since you started on the cabin , I believe. Much love from Arizona! Great luck to you!

[@onarcotix3767]

Louis here from South Africa, Cape Town... Massive respect for the work your doing and all that you've inspired so far...

[@IMLabman]

In my Inuit culture, women are the strongest members of our communities. They were the ones who, historically, looked after the families and ran the communities while the men were off hunting/fishing/gathering, and you can still see this in our communities today. They were the ones who prepared the skins, sewed the warm clothing, and kept the households running. Without the wisdom and strength of women, I would literally not be here today. We must honour and support women in every way!

[@999Giustina]

It seems that in Indigenous cultures in North America, women were traditionally respected and honoured. They were considered closer to the Creater than males. I don’t know how much that is true today, but I hope it is.

[@charliechuckles2218]

Piguttuit all fun and games until patriarchal societies landed here.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

It’s seems to be true that none of us would be here without women or even men

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

I am still pretty sure that the hardest working person that I ever met I never saw working maybe that is because I was working so hard for years

[@151yaron]

Respect dude! If there is something the younger generation lacks, it is good role models and advice. Too much ego going on, too little compassion. Your videos are special, serene, relaxing. They bring a sense of tranquility, it feels as if I'm teleported to your cabin for the duration of the video.

[@Standswithabeer]

For what it is worth, when I listened to your comments about the abuse Survival Lilly takes in her comment stream, supportive arguments and rants came to mind; I was electric. Instead of writing all the words, I will sublimate it here: Survival Lilly is, in a word, magnificent. Those who denigrate Lilly are those who cannot compete with her skills, and know they will fail if they try; let them write.

[@xysix2548]

Standswithabear: The only reason anyone would verbally attack Survival Lilly, or someone like her, is because they feel inadequate in her presence, which makes them jealous of her.

[@likearockcm]

I would agree X must be a lot of 10 year olds and adults with self-esteem problems posting on her channel and every and I mean every where else on line.It truly is despicable and after a few years of this deplorable behavior I personally just skip over them (I used to respond to them but thats what they want) . Shawn said what most of us feel, which is what exactly do they get out of it? who knows.

[@nvrumi]

There are also those who are just nasty trolls. They want attention and try to get it by being negative and nasty.

[@AllaroundNbackagain]

StandsWithABeer That’s pretty cool. The truth hurts when people are told , you can see it in their eyes. Kind of hard online but I’m sure they get it.

[@tedjelke2800]

StandsWithABeer, I strongly agree. Lilly is a very nice, down to earth lady. I watched some of her vids and I like 'em all. I enjoyed all the vids I watched that you guys made. Great job!

[@thebutteredbiscuit1472]

I think her haters are the ones that probably can't do what she does. she is awesome. I d love to be on the team with you two. if men and women can't share the work, then you can't share the life. it's got to get done, does it really matter who does the work? glad you stuck up for a great girl. you're one of the good ones.

[@pamela8570]

Your a very smart and talented man. I have a lot of haters for being a women that fishes. I don't get subscribers and they can be very mean. I just love the outdoors and my family will have videos to look back on after I am gone. I enjoy your videos very much and thank you for sharing them with us.

[@MideanStone]

Pamela Girlfish ahhh a fisherwoman, your husband is a lucky man! One day I will find a girl who loves camping and fishing. :)

[@D45VR]

Please ignore the 'haters' and keep doing your thing.

[@TanTan-ni4mg]

*You're.

[@Linshark]

What ? What morons. I hope you can ignore the idiots, but I guess it's easier said than done.

[@meganv9240]

I have been watching your videos this past couple of weeks and just enjoy them so much. When you went into the self reflections part on this one and spoke of Survival Lilly my heart leaped with joy. Seriously. Thank you for speaking up. Much love and respect for using this platform to speak directly to other men.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I appreciate your comments about respecting each other with both you and your wife's strengths and weaknesses. Thank you for sharing your "rant"! Silly question perhaps, but what is the brand and name of the sweater you are wearing in this video? I would like to get one for my brother! Thank you!

[@MySelfReliance]

PREPSTEADERS thank you. It's Fjallraven

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you. Of course it is! Great brand. I will look the sweater up. Keep making great videos!

[@larsfrandsen2501]

My Self Reliance Apropos of nothing in particular: when I worked in the woods many moons ago, all my work gear was made by Fjällräven. When I moved to London in 1988, I bought a nap sack made by Fjällräven. I use it every day, and it is still the bag I carry to work in the summer in the woods. Very special place in my heart, that company!

[@glenjamindle]

You are the reason why I log on to the internet. You've got yourself a new subscriber, sir!

[@MySelfReliance]

That is a huge compliment. Thank you!!!

[@yanknoz9710]

Was that your wife's homemade bread? Looked delicious as did the rest of the dinner. Any chance of sharing that bread recipe? I'm sure everybody would appreciate, I know I would. Thanks mate, love these videos. Excellent editing and you must spend much time with your camera to get those angles you shoot. All the best.

[@mariahhendrickson501]

Respect for women, Wonderfully said...sharing duties 50/50 helps make a strong relationship and you are setting a great example for your children:-)

[@ScottStClair-dm6vk]

What we call bullies or A holes have always been out there, they now have a way to do it to more and more people more often through the net. Have a great day !

[@maryandersonread440]

You do make some exquisite photos of the splendid wilderness there. You capture what I always hoped these places really looked like. The see through water, tan and clean- all of it so perfect to my sight! Muchas gracias.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Good job standing up for Lilly. We love her here. And I'm not afraid to do dishes and laundry myself 👍

[@davidnoseworthy4540]

Very well put Shawn, not a "rant", but a solid heartfelt statement of respect, decency & common sense, that I'm glad you decided to share. Thank you sir, you continue to earn my respect. I also subscribe to Lilly's channel, the heart & effort put into every topic, is obvious and much appreciated.

[@raybenoit5238]

Respect for women that are worthy of respect.

[@PastorManningPhD]

Ray Benoit well said.

[@SpiritForest]

Thanks for showing off that Axe, I have had a few viewers tell me I needed to purchase that axe. Nice to see it in action. I am also an outdoor woman that has a youtube channel and I find that I have to reserve time to filter out the comments from people that don't agree with a woman being in the outdoors alone. However, I have to admit, the comments I get are more good and inspiring than hateful and I am truly happy about that. I hope the world accepts everyone for enjoying the outdoors as our outdoor world is shrinking and the cities are growing.

[@SynSurvival]

Where you start to discuss women getting hate for being into 'guy' sports like the outdoors, fishing, etc. I grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. It was pretty normal for women to enjoy the outdoors along side men. I get a ton of hate comments and private messages, at least 1/3rd of them is 'You are even WORSE than Survival Lilly somehow!' and 'I'll keep an eye out for you next time I'm in the woods and we'll see who 'wins' out in the wild'. I feel awful for Lilly. I know I get hardly a fraction of the flack, threats, and disrespect she gets.

[@SynSurvival]

I've rewatched this video five times now. What your saying is having a real impact on me. Thank you again.

[@Versosurma]

Hope never. Do the things you like fucks sake, there wil always be hate for everything

[@waynebyerly9681]

I think that i enjoy the "ruminations" parts of your videos, your "rants", as much as i enjoy watching you build the cabin.

[@johndetrude7556]

Enjoying your channel, keep up the good work! Good take on gender, no time for hating on that, too. I got woke many years ago on "the fairer sex" when a young Mexican gal ran me ragged trying to keep up on a jobsite, lol. I've been partnering with the same gal for 35 years and she has shown me what the real world is about!

[@robinhood5951]

I really look forward to watching your videos, I couldn't agree more with all you've said in this video and videos in the past. You are a great resource for knowledge and inspiration, as a 35 yr old with a wife and kids who has recently became debt free this kind of inspiration has effected me in many positive ways to do more, get out more, and do the things that interest me and my family to bring us closer together and enjoy more time together. Thank you for sharing your hard work and views on life with people like us who gain from it in many different ways. You're a great guy for being honest and sticking up for Lilly, if we only had more people with the same level of values and morals the world would be better off for it.

[@disableddeerhunter180]

Well said Sir. Someone once said the goal of marriage is to enable your spouse’s gifted-ness. I believe that is true for marriage as well as our relationships with others. God Bless!!

[@dserp3907]

Another outstanding video. All manner of respect for your skills, your standing up for Lilly, and how you handle the challenges of life. I learn so much every time. We look forward to each new offering and though we live in the south in the states, we watch the radar above the cabin when snow storms come your way!

[@jaypatrickdillon]

Congrats! I've been following along and there is something so interesting about seeing this being built and self reliance. Curious to know if you would do anything different if you had to re-do this project?

[@MySelfReliance]

Jay Dillon Thanks. So many things - I'll start talking about that more in upcoming videos

[@katherinekennedy4618]

You are a good man Mr. James and you should be proud that you set such high standards in everything you do and say.

[@D45VR]

There is an old saying which says 'those who can do, those cannot just teach' . I believe that wise people do both. You are one of those people in my eyes. And your words about Survival Lily (who I also watch) are another example of wisdom. Don't mean to lecture... really appreciate your work and approach to life. (and cooking)

[@Seezor]

Thanks for speaking up for Survival Lilly. Honestly her videos are some of the first I started watching about bushcraft while watching info on camping one night. She doesn't deserve the negativity she gets. I enjoy yours and many other channels butI just don't have the time to get out like I'd like to. Keep sharing. That cabin is looking better every video. Take care.

[@edwardseth1230]

Delicious..ty for the foo..err .I mean upload and... I like the lantern. Stay warm..eat well..God bless Ps..now am hungry..really

[@user-vd2jk7dl3p]

Edward Seth I know right!!! 🤣 His food always looks so delicious. It makes me think about the way people in the 1800s who lived on the frontier must have eaten. Really big portions of fresh food with a good amount of calories that was fit for sustaining a man who had to work out in the woods or the fields all day.

[@jaywa101]

Hey Shawn, Thanks for your piece on Lilly and respect for women generally. I just got one thing to add: If someone thinks about disrespecting a woman, take a long look at yourself first: are you really so faultless? So together? So superior? If you think you are, maybe you're not humble enough. Thanks Shawn for all you do. Its my go-to wind-down time after a long day of stress.

[@MkmeOrg]

I keep trying to click thumbs up more than once. It still wont let me :) Amazing videos. Cheers Sir.

[@ernamay]

I have been watching your videos for several weeks now and I enjoy every minute of them. Love your cooking, everything looks so good.

[@CallMehDustyNinja]

I was worried you might not upload a video this week, How was your thanks giving? eat lots of turkey?

[@MySelfReliance]

lol, just made it on time. It's American Thanksgiving - our Canadian Thanksgiving was back in mid October, but thanks for asking.

[@Alexcareykayakfishing]

My 5 year old son was watching Lilly's vid and I herd him say "Survival Lilly I love you." She is great!

[@LarryHyett]

A great message given what we're hearing come out in the political and entertainment worlds. As a father of 3 girls, it pains me to know that this kind of behaviour is still out there so speaking out when we see something like what has happened to Lily is so important.

[@johncaracci7519]

As a father of 3 and raising 2 young women I Love the rant about respect for women. Keep up the great work, amazing cabin and videos. Now Off to check out Lily's channel

[@asefb9864]

Hey Shawn 😁 great to see you, I've been waiting all week for an update 😀 looking good.. You and the cabin. I actually noticed the axe splitter from last time and I'm familiar with it too 😉 seen it on (crazy Russian hacker) Taras Kul's channel a while back... I'm strange like that.. I know some stuff i have no reason to know, i have never even owned an axe 😂 I'm just in love with bushcraft i guess..... Totally agree with what you said in your rant 👍 respect and positivity is always a good thing, my rule is keep the negative for people who deserve it, there's a lot of bad people doing bad things that deserve your negative feed back.. Someone doing their own thing and not bothering you don't.. Jusy wanted to add something.. Today i wad diagnosed with a medical condition, thst will limit me for the rest of my life.. I may never be able to do many of the things I dreamed of doing... And I'm in a bad state mentally and emotionally trying to cope, but when I watched your video I forgot about it for a while and got carried away with this comment.. So i had to thank you ❤️ your like.. That's how much positivity you shine through to us.. Thank again Shaw, and sorry for the long comment - your biggest fan in Syria ❤️

[@robinhood5951]

I hope you find a way to live with your condition and still find enjoyment and fulfillment in life. Best of luck to you.

[@asefb9864]

Robin Hood thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@greenkitty6482]

Very well said. I think insecure people live in a vicious cycle. They strike out negativity towards others and get nothing positive in return, and become more toxic. It's a sad story for these miserable people. Life is short.

[@yellowdeer7163]

Your cabin looks fantastic. Seeing you going in and starting a fire in your stove and cooking a meal, priceless. Big pat on the back sir.

[@stephenaustin6551]

I can relate. I lost 5 mil USD in 2008 . I almost lost my mind. Greed overcomes you very easily. I live nice now. Retired and simple. Nice videos.

[@artistaloca4]

Shawn, you rock! Your inclusion of Lilly in your rant is spot on, and you are appreciated, Brother 💜

[@robynelancaster7858]

You need some Vegemite on the toast 😄 a good Australian breakfast 😄

[@ivywhitfield4487]

This will become one of my most favorite videos of yours. I'm a strong woman in mind, heart and spirit. I have survived things that would kill a weaker person, man or woman. Like Lilly, I have encounted hate from insecure, jealous males. They don't deserve the title of "men". A man is an incredible, wonderful being-just like you, Shawn.

[@denaredford6701]

Will you be able to have a garden up there in the summer ?

[@MySelfReliance]

Dena Redford Just a small one. I'll grow more on another property and barter with neighbors

[@xysix2548]

Great idea. I love bartering. :)

[@BaconSniffer578]

Incredible films every week. Turning into one of my favorite channels. You can tell how much effort you put into your films.

[@bushcraftbaxter]

The world has become way too twisted, too many people don't have empathy, and too many people try to get attention through making stupid decisions. All we can do is try to be better than them, and it's sad.

[@jesuskristusargud3641]

many are sold to the world but i think most often we project the filth on our own hearts on others

[@young-soonkim6730]

Hello Shawn! Thank for your honesties and opinions! You and your wife sound like a good team. I do think the world still have long way to go yet! Some people are forgetting women are your grandmothers, mother, wife, aunts, daughters, sisters, neighbours, classmates, teachers, and girlfriends etc...

[@davidrichmond1810]

hi Shawn, we think your awesome. We like Lilly too. Dave and Dao

[@trudyschaffer8016]

Excellent message today. Thank you for addressing this important issue. You are incredible.

[@jeremyfoss505]

I find myself attracted to strong women. It makes me think about how strong women had to be, during the frontier times and on the harsh prairies. They were not scared to defend their home and family, whether it be from a bear, or band of Indian braves. Women have fought along side men from before the time of the vikings, to the eastern Russian front of WW2 and beyond to defend their homeland and loved ones!

[@j.b.9581]

Hi Jeremy, make sure and look up the story of the Russian snipers (yes, female) during WWII. One of them had 360 confirmed kills to her name, and many of them were enemy snipers. When she came to tour the US with Eleanor Roosevelt, all the idiot US newspeople could ask her about was fashion, hair, and makeup!!. Imagine thinking about fashion when you are sniping Nazi's!! Patooie.

[@jeremyfoss505]

J. B. Oh believe me, I know about lyudmila pavachenko :) I'm a big history buff and love Russian culture! Thanks for the comment!

[@alterego157]

They didn't fare well in times of Vikings. Outside of fantasies and myths the only record of them playing a role of any significance in the battle is the Siege of Dorostolon. The Byzantines slaughtered them.

[@metrixshield8174]

Hmm, check out the history of the Cathars (If I spelled that right) in Europe. As for modern day... a woman good at math calling in an artillery strike while on the move, or a man too proud to let the person better suited to the paticular situation call in the artillery strike? Who'd a person rather have call in danger close shells. Remaining in 1 piece is better than some absurd pride thing. Underestimate a person based on a bias, you only give them an advantage. Only person to consistently take me in knife fighting was a woman, guess that could mean I'm not a man... But what does that make the guys I'd routinely take out? ;)

[@alterego157]

Metrix Shield And where are Cathars today? Exactly. They are no more. You only make my point stronger. See how easily I defeat you. You cannot thrive as a man by following ways of a woman.