Uber Service at the Cabin-Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin

Guest are coming out and the Snowdog gets put to work making things easier for the adventure.
Bath day too and a lot of firewood split for the next winter.

[@privatepilot4064]

Great visit Martin! Thanks for the invite! Enjoyed it!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good to hear that.

[@nonap5225]

As a girl I was not allowed to split wood but I sure did stack and take wood inside to use. Love the smell of the wood and love a wood fire for heat. Sure miss those days, but at 78;years young kinda glad I do not have to work that hard anymore. Living on a dairy farm there was all kinds of work to do and we did it for sure. No snow to deal with so that was ok by me. That cup of coffee and one of Vonnie’s cherry pies will really be a treat once the work is done. So good to have friend, Jim , there with you. Good bless both of you and your fans,it’s. From deep southeast Mississippi.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks Nona, we do have a great time up there and take the cold and snow in stride. It may look bad but with proper clothes it is not an issue.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

most parents love it when their kids work hard , it's basically free labor. my parents tried to get away with using me for free labor , i fought hard and now hold title to the family homestead. so basically i'm saying i was compensated. i hope your mom and dad compensated you for all your hard work. some people try to tell me that my parents never owed me anything due to the fact they brought me into this world and raised me. i say it was their responsibility to raise me.

[@davestelling]

What a nice comment, Nona...

[@gerardhiggins1]

Another good one Martin. Good thing that I had my shower before I visited lol. Man, watching you split that knotty wood even made me tired. Thanks for having me Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kendrasmith6637]

Feeding the gray Jay's and eating homemade pie...it doesn't get any better than that. Thanks... looked like a fun time. 😄

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The best!

[@zenjamin6262]

Martin is dang accurate with that ax ! Don't mess with him !

[@theyangview1898]

Rumor has it that when Chuck Norris wanted to learn to chop wood he hired Big Martin for lessons.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

But?? Did he edit out any misses??

[@jr0998]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 are you going to auction off that piece with the knot in it, are ya are ya???

[@randylavancha8455]

Good stuff Martin thanks for another glimpse into the cabin life

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@toni-lynnmarcoux]

Perfect video again Martin! Just the way we like it, no horrible music overtaking the sounds of wood splitting, makes it feel like your right there. The nature scenes and the different birds are always enjoyable and of course the mouth watering cherry pies! From North of you in Ontario Canada. Thank you for your videos

[@theyangview1898]

And none of that goofy video with no one talking! If I have to watch another outdoors video where the creator just walks around brewing coffee chopping wood and looking at “stuff” but never says a word…. I’m going to pew ik Half the fun of watching Big Martin is his grunts and groans and looking for that stupid shoe he can never seem to tie down. Can I get an Amen ???

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Wow, thank you

[@dstoodley28]

I've always found it more productive and safer to use the biggest junk on the bottom and split the other junks on top of it. The axe head hits the wood when the handle is horizontal rather than at an angle and you aren't bending down. I've burned wood in my wood furnace for around 35 years and split it all by hand up until a couple of years ago when I bought a splitter so I have plenty of experience with knarly junks! Always love spending time splitting wood on a nice frosty morning. Birch and aspen (aps as we call it) is usually pretty cooperative with a bit of frost in it. A few big junks of juniper (larch) full of knots is bound to slow you down...but they make a nice challenge! Another great episode!!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Back at my Illinois wood pile I used to have a 6 inch thick large round of really gnarly wood to put my rounds on if they could be moved easily. Much of the oak had to be split with wedges and maybe the last few whacks the splitting axe would work faster. Like you I have started using a splitter for the big jobs of a winter supply. Many scoffed when the really BAD pieces were set aside and cut in pieces with a 24 inch bar on my bigger chain saw.

[@johnmcgreevy742]

The stink is the sweet smell of success! Hard work! Nice to see visitors are welcome! Great video, who needs cologne there, and all the best! God Bless all!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Absolutely!

[@dianerobillard1044]

Excellent video. Enjoyed seeing the woodpecker.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Us too!

[@larryjacobs5713]

Admire you on that wood splitting! Couldn’t do it anymore so I bought a a splitter. I know you would never consider that, but it is a way I can still enjoy my cabin. You da man Martin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I hand split but do use a splitter in IL now to save my shoulders.

[@benscoles5085]

GREAT Vid, I had to cheer and applaud when you busted that log with the bad knot in it, you showed more resolve than I ever apply, I would have quit 5 hits before that.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

the good old saying work smart not hard lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad it helped! If I had my big chainsaw there I may have sliced it up.

[@mattclark5480]

Great Footage Jim thanks for the video Martin 👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Keep those cameras rolling and hang on.

[@cgriggsiv]

I must say Martin I am jealous of that young man out there right now and his mom chit chatting with you eating Bonnie's world famous pie getting to feed the gray jays awesome experience for that young man And you definitely got quite a few adventures that came out and said hello quite a few guests this time All I can say is my good man another excellent video and fantastic hospitality

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So glad Nick got out to the cabin like that. I am sure he will be back.

[@bosse641]

So beautiful that woodpecker.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We agree!

[@lcook0825]

Great video. Thanks Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad to provide them.

[@chrishelms1967]

I definitely envy NICK....and his pie access

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

He really lucked into that experience.

[@nonap5225]

Another wonderful video. Good to see you and Jim having fun at the cabin. Love seeing the birds and all the fun you and Jim are having. From deep southeast Mississippi.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks so much

[@arlenekorth2253]

I just relish these videos. Jim is such a fun compliment to your cabin adventures. Company on such a chilly day? Their very adventurous. Thanks again for the delightful entertainment Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, Jim really adds a nice touch to the videos.

[@leonabryant9536]

You guys look like y'all were having too much fun love to be there be safe and be careful

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We do exercise caution in our exploits.

[@creativeartist2]

Having fun in the snow.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You noticed!

[@theyangview1898]

Now we have discovered the secret to Big Martin staying so fit and trim.

[@ckalnicki]

I hope you guys brought a couple of boxes of wet wipes. Lol. Another great video Martin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Always!

[@loda9510]

Sure would love one of the cherry pies!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Need to figure out a plan for that but it going to be tough.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Super Duper Uber Service @ The Cabin Great Guests Too Thanks All ! ATB T God Bless

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks again!

[@JB-dz1zc]

Gotta say, I envy the young man and the pie he was eating! Taking the "Dawg" out for a walk!? Coffee and Martin just go together, it's way better with a "world famous" Vonnie's cherry pie! A little bit of everything to enjoy in this episode! Have a good week... 😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Happy it all came together to show the life around the cabin.

[@jonnyhell5326]

watching from new zealand!...nice work mate!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks of much but you can have the winter now.

[@markleblanc291]

I think you need to build a sauna after the guest cabin. Those cold days and a hot sauna go together like peanut butter and jelly! Plenty of snow to roll in after the sauna as well!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A sauna has been on my mind and would be easy to do.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

i was always thinking of building a cabin in the backyard and then making videos and uploading them to youtube. if not for my disabilities i would do it due to the fact if done properly you can make lots of dollars through the video uploads.

[@geoffoutdoors]

Man I'd love to have some of that snow right now, its 85F in Ohio today and the pollen count is KILLER! Thanks Martin might have to move to the northwoods!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hey, I'm stacking my wood in northern IL and its warm out there. Back to cool tomorrow. Snow is still deep at the MN cabin. Someone tried getting out to it last week and gave up.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

are you trying to be funny lol. you wanna move north and i wanna move south. i'll take the pollen over the cold , oh i tell you my arthritis acts up on the cold days. the pain is horrific. i can't move till i reach retirement due to the fact i'm on saskatchewan disability and probably would not get it down south. oh the unfairness of it all.

[@debrabellmore4415]

with age, I have discovered that a small log splitter is a good investment.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

i agree greatest investment ever , less pain and more energy to do something else more enjoyable. it's all about being able to do priorities.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A friend does have me using his here in IL. Saving my joints for better things.

[@luckyjim51]

Pick up a Fiskers splitting axe... I like to burn 8" full round logs at night. Slow and steady. Good to see people in the woods. Just watching someone else splitting wood..lol 😉

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have a Fisker's at home, love it.

[@WayneMarkley]

You are amazing....always remember that

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, I do enjoy all that I do.

[@robertsimard735]

Thanks for bringing us along. Snow is all gone here in northern ontario and snow machine has been put away. Love seeing you and Jim enjoying the snow.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hard to believe your snow is gone. Pictures from the cabin area this week showed almost knee deep in the woods.

[@robertsimard735]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Yep almost all gone. Still some in the woods but none left in town. Spring has sprung.

[@danielleeson8246]

watching you Martin spit wood you are a inspiration to all and thankyou for looking after my Canadian Blue Jays

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

All good times at the cabin, joyful work and lovely wildlife.

[@michaelpence468]

You could sell tickets to that sno-dog ride!👍🏻😂

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Great idea!! And I could throw in a Cherry Pie for the big tippers.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Enjoyed the video! After working all day in my yard it was nice to kick back with a glass of wine and watch someone else work a bit splitting wood. LOL!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pingechelon9389]

Cherry pie and a good black coffee. Sign me up!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

.Our standard fare at the MN cabin.

[@geraldnichols1853]

I had to laugh watching you split that knotty aspen. Once I tried splitting a red elm log with a sizeable splitting mall holy cow. Impossible. Bounced off several times I gave up. Made a trip up to the canin today to deliver some interior pine for the walls had a nice trip. Snow is deteriorating and saw a lot of the land owner had their maple sap catches up already. It was a quick trip up and back but boy it felt nice to get up there.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Some tried to make it back to the MN cabin this week but the snow was still too deep to trudge in.

[@geraldnichols1853]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Oh wow. There was about 6 to 8 inches in the woods at my place but manageable.

[@garyhoffman2505]

Hey pops; if you turn your wood blocks but up they’ll split a whole lot easier- my gramps taught me that trick 60 yrs ago now and I sure do miss gramps yet 👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am always trying them in different ways and tend to try both ends up on the tough ones.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

i never really knew my ukrainian grandfather , and even though my german great grandfather homesteaded the property i now hold title to i don't miss my german grandfather.

[@toddogre2491]

Martin you guys be careful out their doing all that hard work!!! We'd hate to see you have a heart attack out their in middle of nowhere!!! Take care!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We both hit the gym pretty hard in the home times so nothing out of the ordinary for our hearts.

[@doctorwork]

If you got one of those snow tubes to pull behind the Dog, you could provide Tuber service!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Can I copyright that one just in case cabin tourism really takes off!!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Our smellavision should include an option to mask certain odors- and replace it with world famous cherry pie type aromas. Be safe Martin and Jim👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Cameras are getting better all the time so that should soon be available along with the color selections they have now.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 yes 👍- have a great day

[@tomdale1313]

Martin, stay in shape for the upcoming built splitting wood should help...tanks for sharing

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That's the plan!

[@jonce6750]

looks like a lot of fun

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice to have the Uber service available.

[@MrOldfart47]

I love it! Something we used to do was get a old car hood, (depending on car and hood!) And flip them over and use them to haul stuff, in and out of the cabin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I think the old Farmer Deer camp used one like that back in the early days.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

i remember those days lol. i used a car hood many times. a car hood was usually used by people with less motivation trying to save a dollar.

[@Heidishereandthere]

Well, I'm pooped out from just watching you! 😂 Reminds me of when I lived with my grandfather on Neahkani Mountain (sounds like a certain story book, eh 🙂) on the Oregon Coast, in Manzanita Oregon. I was fresh out of highschool. I had to chop the firewood. Washed our clothes in the bathtub and hung them by the fire every night. The cabin didnt have a washer/dryer! Oh, how I miss those days with my grandpa❤️🌊🌅

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Sounds like some treasured memories of some great times.

[@bowlmeoverva]

Time to make the coffee and see what exercises Martin has in store for us the morning.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Always something going on around that cabin.

[@darylgilbert3494]

I always spit wood with a 6 pound maul not an axe. FYI. Always had great results.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

What I was using was kind of a fat axe, and all I usually need on that Aspen but these trees were really old and a little tough.

[@jan6293]

Another awesome day at Martin’s Cabin. Oh, thanks for taking a bath!🛁

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Funny, Jim said the same thing.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 it was probably just your under arms and your feet. antiperspirant deodorant works perfect to keep one fresh all day long if you're planning to work up a sweat.

[@BigKevsPlace1]

Seeing you pull that wood on the sled….too bad you do not have a bit of a slope out there-you could make a bobsled run!! I hear one of nature’s noises as you are chopping away!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Our biggest runs are the beaver dam slopes.

[@jbthor9032]

That wood cuts like warm butter 🧈. Martin when is all that snow going to melt? We had a lot of rain here in Grand Forks in the past two days. It's snowing now. 1 to 3 inches expected.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am thinking I will have snow on the shaded trails into May.

[@mikecook2714]

Martin for the win, knot !

[@MikeTidman]

Hope I can chop wood like that at that age.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Had plenty of practice over the decades.

[@wildwillyprepper]

Another Saturday morning classic filled with hard work, light humour,and I got the feeling, one very lucky and excited young lad who had a fantastic day. We ended this episode with a long drawn out shot of Martins caboose. I don’t know if Jim meant to film this side of Martin while he sat there reprising the role of Driving Miss Daisy or was he just being “cheeky “ Tune in next week to find out.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Jim had no way to alter his photo angle as I kept him hanging on with a brisk ride through the trees.

[@locksbog4270]

I’m thinking Jim might have had a heck of a ride in if you happened to be a little gassy that day Martin lol 👍✌️😃🇺🇸

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Maybe that is why he jumped off a mile out from the cabin. Said he wanted to catch some fresh air.

[@Kim-by1ct]

you put so many young men and women to shame......these days......keep going 💯❤😀

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you, I will

[@Topjake1492]

I'm exhausted watching you split wood in sub zero temperatures while I sit her in my lazy boy drinking a hot cup of Joe. Only wish I had a Cherrry pie to go along with it.😅

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The best temps to split that wood as it pops much better. No problem staying warm either.

[@Topjake1492]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Well, I don't believe in role models, but you're mine.👍

[@BarryMcColeman]

I grew up using a chopping block. The knotty piece would make a good one and make it easier on your back maybe??

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

If I cut it down to about a foot it would work well for me.

[@markwesolowski9384]

Watch your leg with that ax. I would drive from Cleveland, Ohio just to get the Martin Uber ride and get one of Vonnies World Fameous Cherry Pie at the cabin :)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

;Always cautious about axes. Someone tried getting to the cabin last week deep snow prevented it. Pretty late for that much up there. Cabin raising party coming sometime down the road when I have all the logs ready.

[@ADSC2006]

Shabbat Shalom❤

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes

[@patmurphy389]

I am just wondering how you all take a bath out there? Thank you for the video Martin!

[@CrimeVid]

Come summer…

[@oldpolak5203]

Martin was one of them kids that didn't like to take a bath , lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We do a sponge bath in the cold times. In summer I go outside and pour water over me to rinse after a good sudsing up.

[@patmurphy389]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Thank you for letting me know.

[@MarkSmith-on5gg]

my dad always put the small end of the wood up when I was spitting wood and spit the center of a knot after going around the big piece

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Seems I am always flipping wood around to get the best whack. I have a variety of sledges but now favor these lighter splitting axes.

[@bruce4163]

LOL...LOL...13 minutes of watching you chop wood...??? Come on man.... Can't wait for this spring, maybe we can get 13 minutes of watching the grass grow. LOL

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So is life at the MN cabin.

[@cdp200442]

In Minnesota we call them popple

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

How about pup wood?

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Another outstanding episode in this winter’s series. Did the youngster walk back, or did you take him out on the Dog? As always sir, God bless to you and your family.👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I sent Nick out a few minutes early and I think he was running so I did not over take him until the second mile.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 his energy would be better invested doing something constructive instead of wasting it running all those miles. I used to also be young and foolish wasting my energy and now i save it for priorities. i wish my parents would have taught me to work smart not hard.

[@macgyver2417]

Splitting wood on a cold morning, Wheres the coffee? Uber lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I think I had half a pot before I started the splitting.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

you young fellers with so much energy , at a bit over 50 i'd be tuckered out after splitting one log never mind 6 lol. or maybe you just had a cushy lifestyle.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

40+ years of swinging an axe helps, like riding a bike.

[@ebizzychris1780]

Put the wood in an old rubber tire to hold it while you chop

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No tires in the bush. LOL

[@KG-xt4oq]

That was definitely an interesting point of view to 'end' the video with...lol. So now we have to wait until June for the next round of videos...oh well, waiting 6-8 weeks isn't as bad as waiting 3-4 months. I know there was a lot of snow on the ground during this trip, but did it snow at all while you guys were there? Seems like all of the footage was clear/sunny skies...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

First, we will have new posting through May 15 from the winter trip. We did get some dustings in the night a few times but had a lot of sunny days.

[@KG-xt4oq]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 My mistake; I got the impression that this was the last or next to last video of the winter trip. Sometimes it's good to be wrong...lol!

[@finpainter1]

I figure that wood will heat you about 6 times. Have a good one.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

At least three warmings so far with a few to go.

[@almagivler567]

Martin do you tell how young you are you are still very strong😂

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am 72 and blessed with good health.

[@gregormiller4037]

Find a good ole used tire. Put the rounds in the middle, the pieces will stay contained :)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Tires are in short supply around the cabin area but that would work.

[@gregormiller4037]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 ..Yakiddin' me...there's gotta be an ole used tire out there, lookin' for a new home. Hell, i',m in my 60's, and a good splice amongst my head wood prolly do me some good.

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Thanks for another great start to the weekend. What was that wood you were splitting, Aspen? We don't have wood with nice straight grain like that. Peace be with you!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

These were really old and big Aspen. They tend to go soft about 20 feet up when old. Younger trees split up much easier than these old timers did.

[@bonniebonkers4779]

👍❤😊

[@bobstewart4342]

Bath, it's not spring yet.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

But guests were coming!

[@kensweet3985]

You almost hit your foot twice

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will check on that.

[@MaureenByrnes]

✌🏻♥️

[@theyangview1898]

16:16 Boy becomes man by consuming one of those WORLD FAMOUS Vonnie Cherry Pies

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

He then jogged all the way out to the car three miles away

[@larryjacobs5713]

I know I am a sissy but can’t imagine being without a shower! It’s a must!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We get by with sponge baths until Hawk's Pond warms up.

[@kensweet3985]

You almost hit your foot be careful

[@jeanadamsick9854]

HEY THERE, SO YOU GUYS ARE, STINKERS, HA, HA, HA!! YOU GUYS, PLAND OUT NICELY, ON THE DUG OUT PATHS & UNCOVERING THAT BIG LOG, FOR YOUR STOCK PILE OF SPLIT WOOD! GRANDPA, WOULD USE A WEDGE & SLEDGEHAMMER TO SPLIT HIS WOOD. HE TOUGHT ME (WHEN I WAS A SML. CHILD) TO ASWELL, I'D USE A, SML. SLEDGEHAMMER & SML. WEDGE, OF COURSE ON THE SMALLER PCS. OF WOOD. I LOVED THAT LIFE OUT ON THE FARM, MANY YRS. AGO. ** BEST TIME OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!! ** HE HAD MADE A (NOT SURE WHAT IT IS CALLED?) BUSS SAW OR BAND SAW, THAT HE PUT LOGS ON & CUT THEM IN PCS. TO BE SPLIT. WE WOULD SELL THE WOOD BY COURTS & USE THE WOULD IN OUR WOOD BURNING STOVES & FIRE PLACE. WE WOULD PULL THE LOGS UP TO THE WORK AREA W/ OUR HORSE, BLACKY, ON A STEEL, FLAT SLED!!! YOUR PRETY GOOD W/THAT AXE, MARTIN! ON MY PROPERTY, I'VE SEEN THE RED HEADED PILLATED WOODPECKERS. THERE THE SMALLER SIZE & THEN THE LARGER ONES (THERE BIG). I THOUGHT THEY WERE OR ARE ON THE ENDANGERED LIST.? THEY REMIND ME OF, WOODY THE WOODPECKER, CARTOON. THE RIDE ALONG ON THE BACK, SLEDE OF THE SNOW DOG, LOOKS LIKE SO MUCH FUN!!! Do take care. Fl.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice memories of some good times you had there.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 YEP!!!!

[@MarkSmith-on5gg]

we had a 6 pound mall and a 8 pound Mall the 6 pound was better I think it was the design of the mall we cut mainly. thorny locast in Missouri or oak and ash but it was hard to find. that was my favorite wood to split 🪓