THE TENT. First Spring Trip of 2020. Opening things up. Dad is at the Folks cabin.

The first trip to The Tent since the winter trip. Opening up the Tent for the season. Cold weather but still nice. My Dad is up at the Folks (Backwoods) cabin.
Link to the Northern Seclusion channel for the second half of the trip when Melissa and the dogs come up.
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[@toddogre2491]

I really love when you include conversations with your dad!! He is so cool.

[@canadianpaddler4482]

I totally agree.. He is an artist

[@rockeerockey6941]

His Dad is a talented artist

[@BigDawg99xx]

that family is awesome..and very talented

[@kurtbaker4078]

Added bonus to this vlog was seeing your Dad! He looks great! To think all that he has been through. Watching this at my cabin. Sure is great getting away from the city. Be well!

[@brucelee9941]

Kurt I can't wait to join the club, I'm working on it, hopefully sooner than later.

[@pappinr]

So awesome that you are with your dad! My dad is 88 and I treasure every moment with his. Thinking of your dad!

[@jerryhaun5994]

Joe you are truly blessed to have the life you have. Not saying you dont deserve it ,but I'm 52 lost my dad when I was 25 miss him still to this day. God bless

[@IRLIZIGGY]

Just lost my dad at 28. Died 4 months and 2 weeks after getting diagnosed with cancer. Life is short, enjoy the people in it.

[@johnfeeley7914]

Love your closeness to your dad too. Nothing better than having that. Lost my dad too young.

[@cherreellewellyn2421]

Hey Joe, you should think about storing your water containers in the shower before you leave. That way if one splits again the water just runs down the drain

[@TheresOnlyOneWayToRock]

My favorite part of this video was hearing your Dad giggle as those trees fell. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

Joe, I've been watching your videos for several years now and just want you to know how much I appreciate the hard work you do to take us along with you. I set here watching sometimes and can't break that habit of wanting to help out, just like I'm there with you. You are truly blessed to have such a wonderful place to go and just forget about everyday, pain in the ass, stuff. I live in east Tennessee, on Cherokee Lake and just a short drive to the Great Smoky Mtns but when I watch your tent videos, it makes me want a place up north. It just seems to be more peaceful, less people, and clean air and water. You are blessed, never take that tent and what's around it for granted. Thanks again for for letting all of us hang out with you.

[@johnwedemayer1205]

Joe, you are so lucky to still have your dad around. I lost my dad in 2012. Cherish every moment you have with him while he's still around. He looks great

[@leekillman802]

That is the fastest one hour and six minutes I ever spent. Your videos are always over too soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@KimJongUn-lq7dj]

Yer dad's a beast at word working!! I love that he's in these videos.. it's always a special video when he's on cam!!!!

[@darci12u]

Joe that fire sounded like an old train engine, loved it. So glad you brought us back to the tent...so peaceful.

[@andyparstino7280]

darci12u I thought the same

[@Billythekiddnz]

Always look forward to the tent trips. It like going away without leaving

[@astroman71]

I heard steel wool placed in the holes where critters are coming in is a great deterrent. Thanks for sharing Joe. Love the tent videos. 😊

[@katemetho72]

Steel wool works here on mice.

[@controlfoodcontrolthepeopl5627]

Mice hate steel wool

[@steveglasco1904]

Joe loved seeing your Dad and hearing him laugh, that made my day!!!! Thank you Joe

[@Hoytman68]

Glad to see another Tent video. And it was so nice to see your dad out and about. There is definitely a special calming effect from the Tent and the lake and woods. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@elmermason9685]

Yay. Back to the tent. That is some beautiful country. Looks like the critters were having some fun. It was really neat to see your Dad again. He looked like he was pretty happy to be up there again. Thanks for letting us come along Joe. Always look forward to your video’s. Take care buddy.

[@1957jmhiser1]

The thing I enjoy about your videos is that it's like visiting a relative. You're such a worker. I also like how you mostly keep and use the same things. I'm like that. I think you've had that same gray hat for years

[@JoeandZachSurvival]

I have and it has a hole on top now. I have been looking for a new one for 2 years but I can not find one that fits as good. Lol. Thank you.

[@evanlinde89]

I've never met anyone on this channel. I don't know your Dad, but i'm going to miss him one he's gone. I enjoy watching you two talk in the tent. Enjoy every minute with him!

[@paulaelliott4903]

Thank you soooo much Joe, enjoyed every second of the video!

[@MrRonro66]

Love when your Dad stops by. So glad to see he's doing well.

[@davidgintz652]

Yay thankyou joe for the awesome video. I been waiting and now I'm going to sit back and watch it. It was great seeing your dad and you sitting and visiting. Yall take care and be safe sir.

[@djor316]

Awesome love when you go to the camp. So beautiful and relaxing but I cannot wait to see the pups up there with you. Be safe and stay well.

[@mikenawrocki1837]

I've watched your videos for i believe 3 years now. Thanks Joe.

[@anitaskene6697]

Great video... love it when you visit with your dad, you are so blessed to have him in your life after all that he went through.. The critters always let you know when they get misheivious...Always include your meal preps in your videos, love reading about the details of your daily living at the tent... Hi to Melissa and I hope you have a great weekend there...Enjoy your outdoor bonfire...

[@benjaminyoung3489]

You are living my dream man.... Thank you for the awesome vids...!!!

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

loved the boat ride. it reminded me of a house I used to have on Lake of The woods.

[@helenhetrick6309]

Love watching your. Stuff…I can’t picture you fishing….you don’t sit still enough to fish…..lol love all the shows….watch them over n over again

[@wayoflife5816]

Lots of fresh air up there

[@Oregonadventure]

Awesome video Joe!! I love the rumble of the wood stove when you first light it. And it's awesome to see your dad is doing so good! Thanks for the great videos you put out! 👍

[@paulwaldrop]

I would live at the tent year round. Nice and quiet.

[@bigskyoffgrid8895]

Paul Waldrop what you said!!!

[@markbayless5527]

Been waiting. Grabbing a cold one and enjoying this video.

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Hearing the wind through the trees is the best... Much needed in these times. Great video Joe... Safe travels. 🏕

[@stoutkm]

I'm glad you got a chance to get to the tent Joe. Your dad looks great. He got a kick out of you taking down the trees at his place.

[@frederickfrotten6211]

Joe its living again! Dad looks great! You make it all worth it.

[@imari2305]

Joe your dad looks great. I always love seeing the folks cabin whenever you show it. So weird seeing other people around it that isn't your family or friends. I don't know why but I've always pictured the tent a secluded and unknown place so full of mystery and magic lol. I wonder when will "The Tent" become "The Cabin"?

[@Josh-kf8nv]

Something that might be helpful for those mice are if you get a 5 gallon bucket and drill 2 holes/ grooves towards the top on each side and then get a beer can and a thin metal rod that will spin and poke that rod through the can and put peanut butter on the can and put the rod in those holes you drilled and fill the bucket with antifreeze and build a little ramp so those mice can get up onto the can and they should just fall right into the bucket and die because that rod will spin them right into the bucket and should take care of that problem... always did for me. Also love the channel !

[@whyarentumadbro]

Joe thank you for making these videos. I live in NYC and I've been on lockdown for two months and I look forward to watching your content for a mental health escape, been a subscriber for years now. Thank you again and much love to you and your family.

[@JoeandZachSurvival]

Thank you Mike.

[@lynnsenger9950]

Yay! Missed the Tent videos. Have been waiting.

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Man Joe thanks so much for the video. Love the tent and so good to see your dad doing well.

[@kellyms7230]

I'm envious of your place. Love it!

[@alpanapaul8210]

I love your tent. It has all modern amenities. The speed boat was also amazing.

[@TheDobbermn]

Nice! Guess I'm not going to bed early like I hoped :)

[@brianmapel9704]

Awesome, two tent videos for I trip, love it!

[@villain1409]

When your Dad was sitting Having a conversation with you,he reminded me of Donald Sutherland. And that can only be a go0d thing as i liked Donald Sutherland Movies & it is g0od to See your Dad again. Thanks for another start of the Season Joe. I watch them all,but not always Comment. Oh,i forgot,what do you call half of a Rabbit Joe? ANSWER: Rab!

[@wayneshancock2520]

Great to hear your dad, love when he is in the videos, here’s to a great year at the camp 👍🙏

[@chrismatt973]

Love seeing pop at the tent

[@hughwhaley3179]

Thanks Joe for the video i have been waiting 👍👍👍😁

[@robmac6696]

LOL,, Wow... Your such a Guy. I love it. Prepping the tent for your Girl. I have to Appreciate that. Your a good man.! I would have done the same to welcome my baby. Great job my man...Congratulations. Keep Mamma Happy!!!! You are a wise and smart man. Thank you for showing us the way...! Peace.!

[@willaimr.kirkland8170]

Thanks for sharing a bit of your life - helps those of us who must now live vicariously because of age, illness and the China Virus restrictions. Much of what you do at the lake property takes me back to older and better times. Good to see you help your Dad.

[@oceanbrzzz]

Wow, that time flew by! Thanks Joe.

[@TheGraphicbutterfly]

Me: it's 8:30 in the morning, I'm bored, think I'll have a second cup of coffee Joe: it's 8:30 in the morning, I'm bored, think I'll grab the chain saw and cut up that tree.

[@davidharris6581]

That Merc on the boat sounds awesome!

[@ps4peace]

Aw c'mon folks - I see 5437 views & only 572 likes!?!? Hit that button guys - Joe works hard to share & create these video's!!

[@the_blue_gamer]

I love seeing your videos and I always look forward to your videos.

[@bellesaban]

Thanks for sharing, I always enjoy all your videos especially your tent videos !

[@kalynpohl8472]

Wow that's the most disturbed I've seen the tent in a vid. Glad to see you back up there.😅👍

[@georgepotter1755]

Glad to see the squirrel 🐿 didn’t mess with the paper and pencil on the table Joe ;)

[@carmonajocelyne5764]

I am so happy to find and watch the tent . Thanks joe i could not wait

[@sandrathomas2145]

I would love to live in a place like that but not in cold climates lol. I bet that fire smelled good with that pine tree. Your dad is looking so good so glad to see him.

[@John-kl3ue]

Great seeing your Dad looking good ..👍

[@badcompany3057]

Outstanding! I'll just go ahead and watch this one again while you get the next one ready. Good stuff.

[@jeffreyhebert5604]

Good to see y'all out and about...love your videos..cheers and have an awesome day at the tent.. I enjoy watching your channel in the evenings helps me relax.. always a thumbs up..you ever think about doing a live show? I'd think that would be great.

[@JoeandZachSurvival]

Zachary and the girls did a live stream from the Tent one deer hunting season. It really is not my thing. I love the "edit" function. Lol

[@raymondj8768]

That is one hellofa tent you have there guy !!!!!!

[@melhowell2906]

Love the video of The Tent glad to see your back there

[@MaDukesMaDukes]

Thank you for sharing.. ☮️💚😊

[@tomsviewphotographyadventu2514]

Really enjoyed the spring opener :-)

[@nytejag]

"High of 45, low of 17, gonna be a chilly weekend." That would be sub-arctic weather here in Texas!

[@trustin.p9504]

Always good to see one of Joe's tent videos. My Friday night on the couch is set. Might even have a beer..👍 All the best...

[@mikefortune4796]

Great video Joe good to see your dad looking so healthy the best of luck and stay safe

[@brianloughary2521]

Thanks, Joe for sharing.

[@pyewacketpeggy8329]

When I wa little we spent our fee time in upper Wisconsin .My bathing suit and clothes would be orange from the lake .

[@connieo3618]

Didn't realize you could barbeque a chuck roast. Looks good

[@truenorthliving9557]

Dam squirrels. I’ve been lucky with my camp Joe. I can’t stop making that potato salad. lol It’s a favourite of mine now.

[@vickiconley3638]

True North Living so the potato salad is good then!? I haven’t tried it as of yet.

[@truenorthliving9557]

vicki Conley it’s pretty awesome Vicki

[@frankrizzo7179]

I’m at work unfortunately, I would holler at my wife to make some popcorn. “Babe start the popcorn! Joes on!”

[@bacrawford25]

Another great video. Enjoyed watching from down here in Louisiana. Y’all stay safe up there. Looking forward to the next video.

[@badgerpa9]

If you still need a snow shovel get an aluminum feed shovel. They are sturdier and should last long time. Any of the farm and barn stores should have one.

[@hotzyglock]

Excited for this!

[@CrimeVid]

An old fashioned patch for mouse holes is a flattened out tin can fixed down with carpet tacks. So bring a packet of tacks and leave them at the tent !

[@jimmiksche1527]

You had it right the first time, Joe. SQUIRREL RAVE!!

[@thekingtroll2]

suggestion: you should get some bleach water or some of that spray wood fence cleaner and spray those wood chairs to get the black color and mold off them. It will save them in the long run. You can always put water sealer on them after they are cleaned. With NO disrespect to you, I've seen others buy a new fence or lawn furniture of wood and later they are black as pitch. I've always wondered why they didn't spray them down to make the wood look new again. I sprayed a neighbors and his came back to life but unfortunately the posts all needed replaced. How I'd love to find a nice warm fire to sit close to and drift off and take a nap outdoors. Only to be awoken and told lunch is ready haha. I really enjoyed this video and appreciate you taking your time making it. It is now about 11am in Ohio. Another day of gloomy skies and rain and I want to get out so bad I could scream. But a nap is in order! I'll worry about something to do when I get up.

[@kellybelanger5836]

Used moter oil will preserve them

[@bamaboy6999]

Good to see your dad again time to go squirrel hunting

[@upnorthvlogs]

About time we get a video Minnesota ❤️

[@jeantaylor824]

Your a great house keeper.

[@johnsabat3553]

As always Joe great video. You have an awesome place no that lake!

[@carldabelstein328]

i lived in Crystal,Mn back in 1991-1992 went to school at North Hennepin c.c i remember those spring temp drops a couple of days on the 60s to tease you and than reality would show back up saying spring isn't here just yet longest winter I ever experienced moved up there Dec 1991

[@chucklutz8105]

So good to see your dad!!

[@johnwedemayer1205]

Joe, my family has a place in the north woods of WI. We have a pitcher pump set up for our water also. You can buy those leather flapper replacement set ups at Menards

[@mikekubiak9332]

Thank you for posting another great video.

[@Bex-rg8pj]

During the depression my grandfather bought a train car full of odd leather shoes and boots. He made leather washers from them for their farm.

[@dalethomas7105]

3rd video for me.here is a tip for your stove since i have the same colorado stove, i took an extra stove pipe i had and flattened it a bit so it would fit inside the stove, then when i burn wood, the ashes that remain i just take the inside pipe and remove it with the ashes, somewhat easier to clean the inside out

[@joehaleyquesnel9985]

Let's go to the tent!!

[@ACO-Amy]

Love the tent videos, now you need a side by side so you don't have to drive your truck everywhere. 😀

[@williamstrome5271]

joe going into the winter pour some cooking oil in the pump before you leave just as if you were priming it it will help to keep the packing plyable and not freeze

[@carmineiadeluca935]

Your Dad looks good 👍 God bless

[@jimsteele7108]

Oh man, it's good to see the tent again Joe, even if the critters did get in.

[@jimsteele7108]

Say hi to your pop for me.

[@JoeandZachSurvival]

I will tell him. Thank you Jim.

[@g_unit6773]

Gorgeous spot 👊🇺🇸👍

[@timbennett7211]

Great video Joe...it's interesting at 45:02 into the video right after you show the full moon there appears to be a ghost walking across the shot just in front of the porch!

[@silveradoman298]

I saw it too....

[@leebennett1289]

Its definitely something clearly walking across you can see the legs moving..hmmm Joe ill leave this up to you 😬

[@timbennett7211]

@@leebennett1289 The Tent Ghost!!!

[@leebennett1289]

Its such a beautiful place even the spirits love it 😍

[@dawneckert6622]

“I’m bored, let me get my chainsaw” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lcook0825]

Nice video on opening camp. Thanks.