Winter Camping with My Dog in a Greenhouse, Ice Storm, Building Off Grid Log Cabin | Gear Repair

[@franklinpugh4432]

So glad you are back, missed your weekly videos. Yes, it has been a very trying period, these last couple of years. Hope your reprioritising works out well for you and your family. Regardless of the outcome for your channel, you and your family's priorities come first. As much as I and all your subscribers enjoy and learn from your self reliance, nothing lasts forever. I will look forward to your future postings for however long we are fortunate to have you. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your channels. Respectfully, Frank

[@cbass2755]

That was such a kind thing to say…I agree with you in wishing him and his family happiness in whatever direction his life takes him….Cali too

[@fabiopardini2664]

Bb

[@traceywu9123]

YUP ...What Franklin said BIGG Love 2U Shawn & Fam Spring’s around the corner Blessing U ABUNDANTLY HALLELUJAH 🌞🍏🌻🌞🍏🌻🌞🍏🌻🌞

[@lbarney56]

Definitely what Frank said with mad respect. God Bless Y'all 🙏

[@timkeagy4094]

I seriously felt a void on my Fridays without a My Self Reliance story. Your stories bring much peace in an uncertain world. Happy New Year and welcome back Shawn.

[@connorbond525]

You’re not gonna get any followers from this TIM! Hi

[@noreenvarda8746]

I feel th same! Love Shawn James!!

[@noreenvarda8746]

@@connorbond525 Tee Hee!!

[@kevinharding2099]

I have spent hundred of hours watching your videos and not one minute has been a waste of time. Thank you. I applaud your success, but of course with almost 2 million subscribers comes responsibility. Your life, your work, and your opinions have an impact on many people who look up to you. You provide inspiration and a guide for their ambitions and dreams. Please continue your personal quest and share what you can - we are eagerly waiting and cheering you on.

[@brendacerena7569]

I always look forward to your new videos with Cali. It makes my day!

[@papajeff5486]

The daily grind, in the cold and snow is inspiring. The drone flights, music and nature shots are pure and beautiful art work. Thank you for sharing. Texas

[@s.plissken.924]

Man, going back and watching all of your videos, you remind me of my old man and the good times we had in the outdoors. Wish he was still here to enjoy the scenery, fresh air and build stuff with me, but he passed at age 59 just a few years back. He was a master carpenter by trade and could not wait to retire to a remote property to hunt, fish, and build up a small homestead. In a previous video, I think you said something along the lines of treating everything you do like it's the last time you'll do it. Really resonates with me. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

[@Smalfry47]

This video, in my opinion, was one of the best you have ever done. The peacefulness of your life is something we should all strive for (even in the city). Back to basics. During the first part of the pandemic, my husband and I were in our home for 13 months, no restaurants, no shopping…. Just us two surviving. I enjoyed the peace.

[@212bag]

Shawn, you are, without a doubt, the most universally-talented tradesman I've ever seen. Your videos are beautiful, as well as educational and who doesn't love watching sweet Cali? Please keep entertaining us with your amazing skills...

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

There has never been even a single instance where I have Not been AMAZED at what you do when I watch one of your videos. Just incredible.

[@SusieLovesJesus]

*Watching this, I have tears in my eyes and I longingly speak to the screen; "I just want to work hard, live free, and praise my Almighty LORD GOD." Thank you Shawn, for giving us the gift of watching you work GOD's beautiful land into a place to call your own.* 🙂

[@ВасилийЧураков]

Привет из России.Вы молодец,очень целеустремлённый человек,дай бог вам здоровья и успехов в труде!

[@susanchappell796]

Your amazing. Once my girls are done with college. I am going to take a huge risk and get my homestead. I'm getting older and don't want to die with regrets. Thank You so much for all your hard work with your channel and inspiring a army of people. We are rooting for you all the way.

[@AM-br4ix]

Ditto

[@davidlaue8225]

Ditto

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

I just about cried when I saw Cali bringing her icy throw toy to you, so shy and so hopeful.

[@choosejoy1464]

The drive you have to work like that! Baffles the mind…. Extreme weather, extremely huge logs- doing life with your own two hands with the Patience of Job. This has to be a calling for you ..your purpose …helps us to slow down and think about what is important in this lifetime. Maybe I’m just stating the obvious

[@andrewstmartin4340]

Hey Shawn, We're sure you needed the well-deserved rest with family and down time over the holiday's but I was beginning to worry about you. I've been following you since 2017, and this is the year, I leave Florida for my dream to build my own homestead in Maine. You have been the driving force and inspiration and it is so glad to see you back. Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@dongray9852]

Good luck Andy! Love to watch the channel about a new Maine enclave...

[@mikecronin8825]

You will fall in love with Maine. Just remember to be prepared for the long cold winters, they make the summers all that much better. Mike from Maine.

[@dianegranger6864]

I was worried too. So, so over joyed to see Shawn better than ever.

[@debbielwilliamson8546]

Sounds like a wonderful adventure!

[@mocarra100]

You're going to leave Florida for Maine? Lol 😂

[@lindakingsley8250]

I can’t imagine life without Cali. What a beautiful , beautiful friend and dog.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I love both your channels! Watching you and Cali just doing your life out in the woods is far more enjoyable to watch than anything on TV.

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

You and Cali shoveling snow together has to be the cutest thing ever. Ughhhh... the joys of having a Pup! ❤🤍

[@jimgriffiths9071]

I just can't get over how beautiful those big logs are. So solid and majestic! Keep your fingers and toes warm partner!

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

I swear it looks like you and Cali living in a beautiful snow globe ❄🔮 ... the lights with the snow outside and the branches inside just looked so magical ✨ !

[@heru-deshet359]

I hope you are as revitalized as this episode has made me, Shawn. Many productive and happy days ahead for you and Cali.

[@PotentiallyCriminal]

Looks like the perfect place to live all winter long!

[@johnlacey5068]

Such craftsmanship, such perseverance and ruggedness! He is simply amazing to watch! Welcome back Shawn. You have been missed.

[@johnzellinger9166]

1st time watcher, this is fantastic, calm ,beautiful and well edited, most U Tuber's think the more they talk the more important they are !!!

[@mikedeclerck1421]

With so much of the world in chaos, having you and Cali back on a Friday morning renewed my spirit. Happy New Year ! You and Cali both look rested and ready to meet the challenges of 2022. Watching Cali chase the snow was a hoot. Give Cali a BIG SMOOCH from Mike & Ronnie. GOD BLESS

[@onababona6101]

..and from Ona also!!!! BIG HUG for Cali 🙂

[@Didnt_ask69]

Happy new year? It’s almost February

[@onababona6101]

@@Didnt_ask69 but not Dec 2022😜😜

[@LindaKKBakalis]

@@Didnt_ask69 they’ve been gone a minute too so it’s ok to say HNY.

[@ev618]

Love watching you & dog, Cali. Liz from Missouri USA.

[@Guyzer1111]

Thanks!

[@MySelfReliance]

Thank you Guy!

[@Il-Siciliano]

Like in no other KZbin internet videos, there's that certain visual tranquility, at the end of your episodes, that both mesmerizes and transcends the viewer, always, to a better place in life. Thank you.

[@mattheweastburn273]

Beautiful scenery, beautiful dog, excellent craftsmanship...you are truly blessed! Thank you for sharing your experiences and allowing us to sit back and absorb all the beauty of our great land.

[@arcticacres]

Great to see you back, and we love the new dome additions! Over the winter, we have been testing some new heating systems and methods, but out there in the wilderness, woodburning is easily accessible and reliable. Keep growing and stay self-reliant folks!

[@jpallen719]

I realize you can’t answer 100,000 questions people have or respond to comments, but there are a few of us that are homesteaders at heart that are living vicariously thru you, I love the projects and the quiet that are felt in these videos……

[@mikedeclerck1421]

Cali is such a precious gift. Watching her in the ending segment was pure joy! GOD BLESS you for giving her a life that is befitting such a wonderful Golden.

[@oldnorwegianwoman6256]

Welcome back Shawn. I missed you and Cali a lot 😍

[@shannonbailey8201]

Keep warm good to have you back.

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Welcome back and a Happy New Year Shawn. Hope you had a good rest and are revitalized and set to get your cabin finished off in the near future.

[@medtech1a]

A unique and beautiful place to be with cover of snow where a home shall soon be. . Keep warm Shawn & Cali. I simply love what you’re doing and a huge admirer of your work.

[@samuelloftheim967]

Welcome back sir. I hope you and your family had a great Holiday and relaxation time together.

[@mattgoldsworthy3278]

Loving this cabin build Shawn, glad your back at it.

[@j.t.4072]

Glad you're back at it, Shawn. I know there's a lot more going on away from the camera than on camera, so the sacrifice of time and energy for making videos and sharing the journey is much appreciated. God bless you and the family.

[@sandragrimes5673]

It’s great to see how some people don’t let the weather stop them from doing what they have to do. I’m glad that you still have your trusty sidekick with you. Nothing like a special friend to help you get the job done.

[@susanlongyear1229]

Hi Shawn.. so nice to see you back.. hope you had amazing time with your family & well earned rest... Susan from England 🇬🇧.. keep safe you & your family 💖 x

[@gilmondmonroe1233]

Missed you. I'm 70 years old and watching you work towards a real goal is amazing. My Grandfather was a tool and die maker and ran a foundry. In his down time he worked with wood. The scribes and awls and axes that you use are memories for me. By the way, when state your opinions you are good enough to back up the information. Please keep working and speaking your mind. Remember: I may not agree with what you say, but I listen allowing you a chance to possible change my mind.

[@cherrydowns7745]

It just wasn't the same without your videos to watch, welcome back and may this year be safe, productive and satisfying for you and family!

[@keithsteffen5770]

You have got to be the most amazing guy I have ever seen! God's piece, love, and strength must flow through you and your parner every hour of every day!! Always stay Blessed!!! Keith In Florida

[@gss7271]

It's incredible to see you're up to the same challenging lifestyle, Shawn. I'm sure you took advantage of the holiday to absorb the warmth of family and friends, and recharged that Energizer Bunny inside you. It's good to see you and Cali again.

[@pamelannely]

So nice to see you and Cali, makes my heart smile as I see her playing in the snow and being with you in the greenhouse!!

[@HummingbirdJa]

A very harsh winter, eh Shawn...I can feel the chill from here. You do have some brutal winters across the pond! I hope the weather changes for you and Cali, real soon. I can see that greenhouse is a Godsend, a real asset to you. Stay safe and warm. A very warm welcome back, you were missed. UK.

[@Seminolerick]

Callie's antics put several smiles on my face... thanks for sharing her with us !

[@daughterofgodcarolv8411]

The greenhouse certainly turned into an igloo! I don't think I'll ever build a homestead but you inspired me Shawn to use my cast iron. Cali is the definition of happy! I just love our Cali girl! The tail says it all! Happy New Year Shawn! Welcome back! 😁

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

I missed you and sweet Cali so much! So happy you’re back. Hope you had some peaceful relaxation with your family, Shawn. 🙏🧡🐾

[@marilynlautner2454]

It’s amazing what you have accomplished this winter. It warmed my heart to see you both back again . I especially liked the refurb and conditioning of your snowshoes.

[@odessa3186]

17 days in hospital recovering from triple bypass surgery. Really nourished my spirits today. Thanks. This was a good one.

[@mirto5663]

So peaceful and calming to watch, Shawn. The silhouette of you, Cali, and the tree is priceless!

[@Vicki_C.123]

OMG! I thought the same thing.

[@Coppretta]

Yea, the stance mimicking the mood of the tree

[@deannavanluven8282]

P

[@Vicki_C.123]

@@deannavanluven8282 What does P mean? 🤔

[@alirumba1]

Gentle giant... I love you

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

I love how you end it with Cali and you... her foot prints in the sand... and the shot with u both by that tree towards the ending are so beautiful 😍

[@birdy-numnum6321]

Her paw prints in the sand, and the tree were both just the best, Shawn's artistic form is ever resounding and growing!! 🌱🐾

[@Teddy-Bear-Blue]

Welcome back Shawn. Great to see you're doing well. I'm sure you had an awesome and well deserved break over the Christmas and New year holiday with your family. I love your energy and desire to be productive in building your cabin and also get the beautiful shots of nature and scenery mixed in on your videos. And Cali is a sweetheart 💖. Take care out there, stay warm and thank you for allowing us to peek into your world of living off grid. What you're doing is absolutely amazing and gratifying.

[@IkeCoblentz]

Are these comments organic?

[@ohleak]

So glad to see you and Cali are back!

[@texashomegrowngirl9936]

Always enjoy the varied scenes you take from working on the cabin to cooking to sharing your walk in nature with Cali. The water trickling under the ice looked like decorative glass. For someone who doesn't experience snow where I live your videos are a treasure for me. Thank you.

[@claudblevins2569]

Too bad he never washes his hands after going to the outhouse...c'mon dude

[@loladourado5635]

@@claudblevins2569 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheBigWanger]

Just noticed you’re pushing 2.0m subscribers. That number speaks volumes about what people need and are looking for in these “modern”times. Thank you and keep on.

[@kimduncan427]

So glad you were able to spend time with your family and rest. I must say you have been so missed. I love watching all you do and that pup. The footage is absolutely beautiful!!! Glad to have you back all is well now❤️❤️

[@jamesewilkersonsr4712]

Wish you would publish every day. Really miss you.

[@qrxsuvdg]

laughed when the dog started playing while you shoveled snow. needed that. thanks

[@Calirohe]

Oh, you're back! good to see you again, I hope you had a nice holiday and I am looking forward to a new year of your adventures in the wildernes :)

[@dennisross5569]

Your own piece of heaven on earth

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

Welcome Back Shawn! Hope your holidays were great!

[@mikebsbd]

Thank you for sharing your surroundings and your talents with us. You truly are a one of a kind person. Again , thank you. My family can't wait to see the finished cabin.

[@williamleopold507]

Great to see you back again ! We love keeping up with your videos . Hoping you had a good rest while you were away from building your cabin .

[@angieventimiglio395]

Shawn, this 82 year old woman has had so many questions which this video answered. Thank you so much for showing us the behind the scenes and your life with your “Angel” given to you on earth in the beauty of “CALI”. What a joy to watch your video as a come back and I hope continue to show us how you live behind the scenes. God bless your endeavors and I can’t wait to see your finished product. Please take care of yourself and also take the breaks you need to have time with your family. You truly are a dedicated man who always pay attention to detail. I love watching your life and marvel at what you can accomplish by yourself. Although I must say as I sit in my warm home, I wonder how you can endure the cold and weather daily. Lol 😆 ❤️

[@rosalieburr6436]

Great to see you & calli back . Really missed you 😊

[@robertlemoine3500]

Mr. James,you sir are one tough Canadian, a rare experience,watching a man in action.Welcome back ,you were truly missed. A nod from Alberta.

[@susanalbone5101]

So pleased to see you and Cali again. My goodness, that snow would have phased or defeated many a man but ever the stalwart with that steely rod of determination running up your spine, it’s sleeves up, head down and on with making your perfect home. The Geodome looked cosy and I love the way Cali thought you had put ‘your’ bed in there just for her. Take care, be safe. ❤️ Dorset, UK

[@peterroda4181]

The scenery reminds me of a Group of Seven painting. Gorgeous.

[@dianegranger6864]

Such a wonderful, relaxing video. I teared up many times. This video was warm, enthusiastic. You looked happy and relaxed. I will be watching this over and over again. Welcome back to you both.

[@collienbordner5181]

Cali InThat icy water makes my bones hurt! Love the scenes of the icy stream,the pot of boiling stew,the piles of snow.it all is so relaxing and calming. Glad you two are back,stay safe and warm.

[@mollietison661]

Watching you and Cali is so calming missed ya for the past 3 weeks glad your back Shawn God be with u and yours

[@hellencumber562]

Gorgeous scenery. So good to have you recording again. Hope the break was everything you needed.

[@wwhite9051]

I would say welcome back but soon the comments will total over 2000 welcome backs lol 😆 😘 😄 I'm waiting for spring and summer and I'm pretty sure the cabin will be livable and your garden will be bountiful. I was amazed at the Bark you put on the modern workshop, I swear when I looked at it I thought I saw a row of trees 🌳 I really like that touch of sheeting with Bark. Cheers to you and your family and to all of your youtubers family

[@noseinthenews869]

Thanks for your show. You, your family have endeavored on a wonderful life, Be Blessed

[@orientjewelheart4968]

Welcome back Shawn. We miss you! Thank you for giving us another video .. This relax us .. God bless you, loveone and family.

[@EmilyBoltz]

This is so beautiful! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. When Cali looked up at you to see if she could eat off the plate my heart melted. What a sweetheart!

[@CS5663-z5q]

So good to see you and Cali back after your well deserved break. Great video, looking forward to the next etc etc etc . Take the greatest care and thank you for sharing your new log cabin build. 😁 Catherine from the UK 🇬🇧.

[@dennisevans2677]

never tire of your videos. the shear magnitude of your effort is inspiring.

[@pierrenothbaar4931]

Glad to see you back, Shawn.,Many productive and happy days ahead for you and Cali

[@kenschubert7001]

Great to see what you’re up to again Shawn, welcome back. Happy you took a few weeks off, I’m sure it gives you renewed perspective on the life you live. So enjoy all the videos, especially that you typically feature these images of nature in its simplistic beauty at the end of episodes. Despite our personal “accomplishments” its great to be reminded of how easy it is to just step outside and marvel at what nature lays before us. Man’s greatest achievements pale in comparison. Thank you for giving us this window to our world.

[@weirdmatter]

You're making crazy progress on your cabin! Nice work. Can't wait to see it all done and ready to shelter the storms.

[@williambryant5946]

I though he was going slow not making that much progress. Winter slows stuff down but I've been thinking he's moving slower than that. IDK. We all look at things from a different perspective and draw different conclusions sometimes but that doesn't mean one of us is wrong or one of us is right, it's just how we see things as individuals. 👍

[@weirdmatter]

@@williambryant5946 He is one man. I, challenge you to build a cabin, with the same dimensions, also using primitive equipment in the same amount of time. You have to understand that he has built a green house, and a workshop in what I would consider a short amount of time for one man. I, am impressed really! At how much he has accomplished in the last year, make sure you video everything your doing also, editing is long work.

[@williambryant5946]

@@weirdmatter Why did you get angry? Theres no need to get angry. He built the workshop before he moved out of the other property and he had help on the greenhouse that didn't take very long to build. I think it was like two weeks of not everyday working on it. So he's had plenty of time to be working on the cabin. He's also not here for multiple weeks at the time. He still goes and stays at home with his family. I'd say he spends as much time not here as here. If I was to build a cabin with primitive tools, video it, edit the videos and post them I'd have been done with this cabin and living inside and had it furnished on the inside in a years time. I'd be able to stay there and work on it all the time and not have to travel back and fourth to a home in the city. I'd live there 24/7/365 which he hasn't done. Like I said I'd have it done and be building the outdoor kitchen already. It's not a big deal though because he does this on his time and I'd do it on mine which I could focus all my efforts on this project and nothing else which he doesn't do. He goes home, he goes on vacations like going to Alaska for however long he was gone. So yeah I could have done this and been done already. Pay attention to the videos and how much time he has actually spent there working on the cabin. I'm not trying to piss you off anymore than you already are. I wasn't trying to say you was wrong in my first comment which you aren't. He has done a great job. I'm definitely not saying I could do better but in a year I'd have the cabin done and be working on the outdoor kitchen if not done with it by now too. Get over it dude.

[@weirdmatter]

@@williambryant5946 Yeah I'm not even going to read that comment buddy! It takes a lot to criticize someone? You're the one that is being negative..Good bye! 👋

[@williambryant5946]

@@weirdmatter I've not criticized anyone, even you. You're still angry for no reason. Chill out dude.

[@phaedrus2633]

One of your best, Shawn. A little bit of work, a little bit of cooking, and a lot of the beauty of where you're at. That's your recipe for outstanding KZbin videos.

[@firstmate015]

Love watching your videos, they represent peace through hard work. You deserve everything you get from your labor of love. Hugs to you and Cali.

[@emilyjadeoliver]

There could never be a soul on this planet that is as happy as Cali.

[@dsop66]

I've been waiting weeks for this!! First one to like the video make it all worthwhile. Great to see you back Shawn. Thanks for the heads up yesterday😉

[@John-N797]

Okay Shawn you decided to build a masterpiece and it's going to be one heck of a cabin. Especially the fact that you are doing it alone in the snow is just mind boggling! Keep it up mate! You are the man!

[@2dronetek2]

Finally. I was wondering if you were going to come back to us soon. Thanks for the longer video this time too!

[@sergec.2014]

Hello Shawn; In the library of videos I have of "My Self Reliance," this is the only one I have given a subtitle to... "A Man and his Dog." The devotion you and your dog have for each other is inspiring and truly beautiful. LOVE IT!

[@LoveTheColorOrange]

Welcome back! It's great to see you and Cali hanging out at the cabin/greenhouse. Yes, Cali is so polite and sweet.

[@mwhyte1979]

Glad to see you back and we've missed Cali and her throw toy.

[@marylinharms415]

So glad ur back seemed like forever good to cali hope u had a great time with ur family we missed u

[@sadie4me2]

Take good care of that pup.❤️

[@judestewart3955]

Great to see you back Shawn - hope you enjoyed your break with he family. Now I guess, it’s back to building! Loved the video, thank you as always.

[@supamat]

Welcome back my favorite Canadian 👍

[@jmar5787]

Good morning Shawn, hope all is well and it's not too cold so u can get back at it. Looking forward to seeing what this My Self Reliance II will look like. Have a great weekend.

[@vickiehigh9152]

I am so glad you’re back!!!

[@vonHannersdorf]

Everybody welcome back to the cabin! Glad to see you Shawn, so Fridays will be bit more enjoyable again. Hopefully you are well relaxed and full of energy. And happy new year 2022!

[@bbayerit]

Glad to see you two are back and looking healthy. Know that your fans missed you.

[@patriciataylor9671]

I'm so glad to see you back! It looks so cold there! Here in Oklahoma where I live its 8 degrees with a windchill of -2 degrees. I can't even imagine what it is up there. Give Callie a pat on her head from my dog Charlie. Stay warm! 😉👌

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Even though we missed your videos we were all glad you were taking a break with family. Also as soon as I started watching this my blood pressure dropped to a very relaxed level. 🤗

[@puttforeagle]

Missed you Shawn… Blessings to you and your family and thanks for coming back!!! 🌲