Winter Storm Fireside Activities: Walnut Dye, Knitting, Moccasins, Potato, Carrot Soup | 1700'S |

[@eddybear771]

Peter, i can honestly say that knowing how to knit has served me well when I lived in the mountains. Never was embarrassed about it. Lots of boys from my town knew these things.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I suspect it did and I am planning to learn myself. It is always finding that precious thing we call time.

[@eddybear771]

@@TheWoodlandEscape lack of time is something I think we're all too familiar with. Lol

[@kimsutton2268]

Thanks for the history lesson and teaching us the ways of our ancestors blessings to all

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure, thanks for your interest.

[@victortuten4399]

My Great-grandmother made dye from a big walnut tree in her yard. I saw her throw in a handful of salt towards the end of the process many times. It always confused me then, but many years later I learned it was to help set the color in the fabric. In lean years they would remove the husk from the walnut and just use those to make dye. Then again I saw her use clay, leaves from certain trees, and berries to make dye as well. I never saw her cook in the fireplace though. She had a wood burning stove. It is in my garage right now waiting on me to get it in my shop.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

What a great heirloom having your Great Grandmothers stove. That would be a real treat for me personally. We don’t have to go back too many generations to see and understand the vast knowledge and skills they had. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@gretchenfadden3670]

My grandfather fought in WW1 and he knitted, the Army trained the soldiers to sew, knit and darn.

[@pinetree9343]

I wish I had known your grandfather. Well rounded individual

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My father is a veteran of WW2 and he mentioned they also were taught some basic skills for repairing garments. Thanks for watching.

[@Dan_Soundgar]

I wish I could get a good chicken recipe, maybe breaded chicken quarters yi'kno. Thanks for all your bushcraft content its literally refreshing to see something so practical.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My recipe for chicken is, put it on a spit, hang beside fire and cook till done, lol. We have been tossing around the idea of doing more 18th century recipes. Thanks for watching.

[@sherylhoward4831]

I agree with leaving the skin on potatoes. That's where the vitamins are!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And the taste is enhanced as well.

[@kevinleeobermeyer5601]

This husband and wife will run circles around any young couple alive today…

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is a flattering compliment, thank you.

[@jamesyork3125]

Emily Burns is top notch, good woman there, does great making things.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

She does nice work, that for sure and for certain!

[@rickcooper6817]

Always impressed by your videos and the wonderful abilities you and Ms. Cathy have mastered. Thanks Mr. Peter, stay warm.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you kindly

[@taranscott155]

What a beautiful, gentle video 😊 I am 55 and in the UK, and I remember sitting at my grandmother's hearth which was set up very similarly, back when I was just a chap. She almost always had something simmering on the fire, or on the stove in the kitchen. I doubt today's folks would even believe this but we used to gather young dandelion leaves as a salad, wild garlic, and her apple and blackberry pies were out of this world. Happy days - thanks for bringing back such wonderful memories 😊

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wonderful to have brought forward some good memories for you. We love dandelion salad and my Grandma Kelly made the best apple pie ever!

[@beverlymichael5830]

What a beautiful scarf and so warm. I have so many black walnuts I know now what to do to make dye with them. Beautiful color they make. My weather is sit by the fire for the next four days too. I can almost taste the soup. Looks delicious.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ll show the finished results on the two linen items I dyed in an upcoming video. Soup was amazing.

[@CynthiaSelf-eh6ul]

I thought l'd put my two cents in! When watching a prominent seamstress on KZbin she had said how difficult it was to sew on black material because you can't hardly see the thread. Perhaps making your garment first then dying it black just might be the thing to do. 😊

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I never really gave that any thought but, now that you mentioned it, it makes so much sense.

[@donnanorman340]

I found your channel through Frontier Patriot. I'm 74. My mum and dad never talked about their lives when they were younger, they were born around 1919. I was never honored to know either of my grandparents. I just started to view your episodes from the beginning. So far they are quite interesting and very educational. You would have made an exceptional history teacher. My history teacher was a bore 💤💤💤 couldn't get into it to save my life 🙃

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Justine and Ron have a wonderful channel with exception content. I sincerely thank you for the kind words and the interest you’ve shown in our channel. Pity you never got to meet your grandparents. I have two that passed before I was old enough to remember but, my Grandma Kelly was 3 months short of 100 and Grampa Hanson was 96.

[@richardstone5241]

I would like to hear your take on the importance of and the horrific loss of the North American Chestnut Tree. Thank you for such a wonderful YT Channel, I never miss an episode!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We appreciate your continued interest. As to the Chestnut, a horrific lose. I’ve been an Arborist all my life and even have what I call a small arboretum on our property, where I plan various varieties. I have one Ohio Buckeye that reminds me of the American Chestnut.

[@althompson2032]

Congratulations Peter and Cathy on your recent channel milestone. “Keep your faces always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.”

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Hello Al, long time my friend. I trust all is well with you and your clan. Still waiting on that visit.

[@annarussell3751]

That dye came out so pretty!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, it is a pretty easy dye to use and usually has great results.

[@brendataylor4263]

Excellent scarf!!! Cathy it turned out awesome….. as did the sweater I am sure!! I love the mittens too!! My green hat is still a work in progress

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Brenda.

[@kathleenclark7676]

I love knitting. Made my first sweater when I was 11. That was 60 years ago. I still have that sweater.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And they say things don’t last! That’s a grand story, Kathleen, thanks for sharing.

[@curtisep5885]

AS ALWAYS Thanks for the lovely visit. What a pleasure. Just like spending a warm evening by the fire with old friends. Stay warm & fed

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well now, that is a very flattering compliment, thank you.

[@annweymouth7588]

We love your videos. We are longhunters using flintlocks. I am also a weaver / knitter. I can’t wait for your video on dying. I am just starting to get into dying. I must admit that after living in north west Maine, 40 miles from your country’s border, that I’m glad that I live in a southern state now. Please keep up telling history. If we don’t know it we’ll just repeat it!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m thinking your enjoying a wee bit warmer weather, lol. I’m also looking forward to Denis’s visit … a walking encyclopedia on the subject. Thanks for your interest.

[@yolandagarza7897]

What a beautiful simple life you live ❤ 💕

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Most of the time, lol. Thanks for watching and your interest.

[@miketroutman7365]

That was fun. Thanks. Interesting how time consuming life was 250 years ago. Spent all your time surviving..

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

There certainly wasn’t much time for leisure! Thanks for watching.

[@althovio]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I would rather this than the soul sucking corporate lackey grind. Then home to do endless paperwork for taxes, medical, and endless vigilance to keep from leaking money via the internet.

[@danielgeng2306]

“And we’re almost ready to dye (die)” the fabric that is. lol took me second but got a chuckle out of it. Great channel, love this kind of stuff!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We certainly appreciate your interest.

[@mohavea66]

I love watching your life takes you back to another time and place in space .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for watching and for the support, glad you enjoyed.

[@rogerclyde2720]

Never knew you could Die using Walnuts, we had a huge English Walnut Tree in our yard growing up. The Snow reminds me of some of my own experiences doing Chores in New Mexico when the Snow was deep. I think if I get another Dog I’ll call him Jasper and we’ll go on adventures to the Snow. Blessings on you and Cathy. What a beautiful couple you are.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Always a kind word, thank you, Roger.

[@johnt.chambers4204]

I don't know if you do any trapping there or not. We used to mash the walnut hulls and put them in a bucket of water. We would let our traps soak in it for a couple of days. It turned them black and kept them from rusting. Also, you could pour a little of it on the ground around your trap set and it would get rid of the man scent. I have an aunt that uses the walnuts to make a pie similar to pecan pies. I am not sure if she does anything different other than using a different nut, but they are delicious. They are one of my favorite desserts.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’re the 3rd person to relate that use of the dye, fascinating. The pie sounds like it would be amazing.

[@larryreese6146]

Thumbs up as usual.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@will76888]

Great video! Made me cold, and hungry! Nice to see you and Cathy interacting in front of the fire. Thanks for sharing! Stay warm!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@foresthiker6707]

Greetings from the snowy Upper Great Lakes, neighbor! Thank you for another outstanding video. Very few who haven't tried these things would comprehend the work and hardship involved. Thank you and Well Done!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you like them and thanks for watching.

[@deb1120]

this is delightful!! ...did anyone else notice that we could still see their breath whilst sitting right in front of the fire!? Not exactly toasty in there! 😉

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Very observant. Like all fireplace heated cabins, one is only ever warm on one side at a time.

[@deb1120]

@@TheWoodlandEscape when I was a kid, our farmhouse had a rather small fireplace...when the heat/electric would go out during a winter storm, we'd all huddle around the fireplace. It was toasty up close; move a few feet away and we shivered! LOL

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@deb1120 Yup, sounds familiar, lol.

[@jk7263]

You are a very lucky couple. You seem so perfect together

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, Cathy is the best partner I could ever have dreamed of.

[@vivianking8143]

This was most enjoyable, thank you. I also enjoy many BBC series such as Tales From the Green Valley. I learned of the use of cured urine to whiten my white clothing and in summer use it all the time to whiten my whites, wash them, hang them outside to let the sun do its part and then leave overnight, when no rain is forecasted, to let the dew soften them. In Joy

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is interesting information, thanks for sharing.

[@bobbiemayers354]

Such a beautiful space fireplace is gorgeous

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, we kinda like it!

[@dennismac2939]

Cathy makes a good looking soup, and it always tastes better the day after just like chili and spaghetti, perfect for a cold winter meal

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You got that right! Never could figure why things taste better the second time … melded flavors perhaps.

[@smoothvern165]

Excellent video! The soup looked so yummy. I love making and using black walnut dye, too. I actually believe it makes great camouflage in the woods.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is a colour that really blends in in a natural environment and yes, the soup was grand!

[@slipit9]

Just discovered your channel and have been binge watching. Absolutely love what you’re doing. By the way you’re the spitting image of David Carradine lol.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you’ve found us and we certainly appreciate your interest. I do get told that David Carradine thing a lot, lol.

[@kathymoll7010]

This was very cozy to me. I love the closeness and peacefulness of winter. Cathy, you are as skilled and talented as your husband. A great team.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

She is indeed an amazing life partner!

[@wvblue4658]

I've done a lot of natural dyeing, and while many people think you have to use the hulls of the walnuts, that's not the case. I sometimes have needed to remove a walnut sapling that is too young to produce nuts, but the inner bark, twigs, and leaves can all be used for dye, giving shades of dark brown from the bark to golden brown from the twigs and leaves. I strip the bark when it can be removed easily and it can be dried and put aside in the woodshed until ready to use. Leaves give more color when allowed to wilt in the sun while still on the branches. Fresh and green doesn't do much.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is great info, thanks so much for sharing.

[@rickvandenheuvel]

Peter, your wife has a lovely smile. Considering what she has to put up with id say you're a lucky man!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I am indeed, Rick.

[@richardofsylmar]

Thank you for another warm and wonderful video. It was so nice to see Cathy in this one. Thanks to the both of you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kellydietz6720]

You guys are awesome, I stayed in my cabin today and used 3 different spinning wheel's, and the fire was so warm.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is awesome! I’d love to learn how to spin.

[@kellydietz6720]

@TheWoodlandEscape bring Cathy and come visit this summer we ha 2 guest rooms plus the cabin I'll show you guys how they all work. I have 6 of them.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@kellydietz6720 I’m getting forgetful,in my old age, remind me where you live again. If I’d made that knife sheath and mailed it I’d know, lol.

[@kellydietz6720]

@TheWoodlandEscape Lapine, Oregon, neer Newberry national Monument . In Newberry Estates.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@kellydietz6720 oh my, that’s a long way from Eastern Ontario.

[@8626John]

Another fine video and so nice to see Cathy in front of the camera. Seems like the perfect way to spend a stormy day!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I think so too!

[@gregwells8764]

awesome , loved the roaring fire with the snow outside.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Us too!

[@LucyValean]

Same here , I knit for money on my village that’s how we buy groceries like , sugar ,oil etc 🥰

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Love that!

[@LucyValean]

@@TheWoodlandEscape hello, big family of ten plus parents and grandparents, we love to work on are farm and live of the land, good old days

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@LucyValean A hard but a good life.

[@57WillysCJ]

That scarf looks very warm and well made. I always enjoy how words or names get translated. Cravat came from a piece Croation mercenary soldiers wore serving in France. It then became a French and then English. I guess Croatia celebrate s Cravat Day October 18th.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It will serve me well. For something so simple it sure has an interesting history.

[@bobnancymiller4931]

Another great video from the Woodland Escape. Thanks, Peter and Cathy. A coincidence ..we are having venison/vegetable soup tonight, and I'm working on a new pair of winter moccasins ! BTW, more indoor projects = more candles. Might have to make some more.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You know what they say, Bob, great minds ………! I do love the snow but, man it sure does make fort building nasty. Forced to shovel and sweep snow for an hour before work begins. I have all the logs out for the lower floor of the blockhouse and about 2/3 peeled. Some of the longer upper floor logs are down and buried in snow but, it is slowly coming along. I trust all is well with the Miller clan. Pity about Hershel passing over … we’ve lost an iconic historian!

[@ragnar8390]

1771 Kathy is always right, 2024 Kathy is always right. Timeless phrase is always "yes, dear" 😁

[@1951shelby]

Great to see your better half in your post, talented lady, my father used your same process with walnuts to dye his traps. He believed the oil protected the traps from rusting, took away the metal shine and animals didn't smell the trap as well.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I never knew that use of walnut dye, thanks for sharing.

[@fredflintstone6163]

What you do can still be done that's the miracle my friend

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A do love keeping these old things alive and sharing them with anyone who cares to listen. I appreciate your interest.

[@patriciavanlouwe6636]

Root cellar soup...great name Cathy. By the way, you are loking so cute in this episode! I can say that since we are related.🥕🥔🥕

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Good name and good soup … thanks for planting the seed.

[@jamesvatter5729]

It's always a blessing to see the activities the two of you share.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You are so kind, thank you.

[@kren1101]

Well, Peter and Cathy, I gotta say your channel is one of my favorites, and one I truly look forward to every week. Since October, I've been recovering from an injury sustained during a hunting trip. I lost my footing and fell off a cliff. I chipped my left leg in two places, broke my right foot, and fractured my skull. Even got scalped a wee bit (missing about 10 sq cm's or so). I went through your playlist and re watched all your videos, and they've kept me entertained! I liked to dabble in living history as well, with my persona being that of an 1820's fur trapper (i.e. Ashley's 100). Your videos have given me great inspiration for when I can get back to my shop and forge out some things.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Oh my, Kyle, your wounds sound nasty. I’m glad our endeavours have kept you entertained during your recuperation . Your persona is definitely one of an interesting historical era. Wishing you a full recovery.

[@Stoney327]

Ga' day Peter: I love your videos. Been a subscriber for a long while now. I'm an 18th. & 19th. century knife and accoutrements maker from Pa. My biggest thrill is when I see you release a new video of you (and/or Cathy) making things like Mocs. shirts, knives, sheathes, etc. Dying is cool too.:~))) Please do more of those types of videos. Stay warm up there in the "Great Frozen North". Thank you. God bless: Two Feathers Proprietor of. The Mountain Man Emporium Berwick, Pa.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well Two Feather we certainly appear to have many similar interests. Thank you for your continued support.

[@2gpowell]

Hi, Peter! You have come a long way. Seems like yesterday when I was watching you construct your cabin! Enjoyed the video. See ya next time👍

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks 👍. It is amazing how time doesn’t just march on, it seems to be running these days.

[@kingrafa3938]

Another great video from The Woodland Escape! That soup that Cathy made looks tasty and delicious Pete. Perfect for the cold weather.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks 👍. Soup was very good indeed.

[@bessiemann7468]

I have enjoyed watching this I love the color the walnuts made. I know you can use different wild flowers to die cloth and wool.The goldenrod makes a beautiful yellow color. We had snow and cold all day here in Southwest Virginia Our first snow of Winter

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you for watching and commenting. We’re getting kinda blasted up here with snow now as well.

[@jimc4731]

70 years ago I was 12. I used to dye my spring traps in that hot walnut husk solution just before trapping season. Boiled them for some period of time, can’t remember exactly how long. Can’t remember the theory behind it other than to neutralize any odors of manufacture and humans. I had to be careful handling them after that to keep them sterilized This process worked quite well as I was successful trapping! JIM ❤

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Your number 4 to mention that, Jim. Apparently it also is supposed to prevent rust, who would have thought. Thanks for watching.

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hey Peter & Cathy! There is NOTHING better on a cold day than a big Ol' bowl full of hot soup, stew, and/or chilli! The Walnut dye bath looked like it did the trick as well! You'll have to show us the results in better light! I think that the new scarf will serve you well for a long time to come! No doubt the "new" mocs will do so as well!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Martin. I plan on showing how the items turned out on a future episode.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! Getting our first real round of winter here at the moment. I have not dipped my toes into dying yet. One of the many things I would like to try but just can't find the time. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That old time thing … a precious commodity indeed. Watch yer top knot.

[@JamesSmith-mz9ec]

Then we go to the olden times of the early 1970's when long tail toque's and matching scarves were the rage!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Too funny, but true!

[@GypsyDiamond]

Hi Cathy and Peter i am new to your videos i just love your home and the fire place i have always wanted to have a home off the gred.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We’re glad you found us and appreciate your interest.

[@zpy-nq7wv]

❤ ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SIR !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We appreciate your kind words.

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Excellent Peter and Cathy, I’m hungry already!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you and it was a good soup.

[@JanTrewhitt]

So nice to see Cahy there with you! I know her soup was delicious! I love potato soup. always reminds me of living at home with Mom & Dad!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was a very delicious meal indeed!

[@Faithledliving]

Growing up my father was a trapper used walnut holes to dye his traps with I learned at a very young age don't get that stuff on your hands it won't come off thanks for the videos God bless

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Your the second person to mention that use of the dye and I find it interesting … thanks for sharing.

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

Yes its great weather to be doing inside chores and cooking by the fire, thanks Peter and Cathy for teaching us the ways of our ancestors

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure and thanks for joining us by the fire.

[@lancehenderson7249]

Tried knitting once, and only once. Great job on the gloves and mitts. The scarf is beautiful. The soup looks delicious and can almost smell it from Saskatchewan. Nice that your wife is in a video. Will have to remember the bear grease for water protection. Plus we get a history lesson as well. One of those videos that has it all. Keep your powder dry

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you so much! Takes some convincing to get her on the other side of the camera but it always adds to the content I believe. Watch yer top knot.

[@JeffGloverArts]

Wonderful! I can almost taste that soup! I've has some success dyeing using onion skins, but the color is a light brown - nothing like the walnut you use here. Thank you!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ve used Ohio skis and got more of a light mauve.

[@JeffGloverArts]

@@TheWoodlandEscape, now, that's quite a trick! 😄

[@CeliaCase-q6z]

Emily Burns, she's the best!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yet to meet her, but she sure can knit a fine buffalo wool toque!

[@PATCsawyer]

Must've been a good fire in the cabin, I didn't see your breath when you were talking. Having a few black walnuts on your property is a blessing, as they are quite tasty.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m planning on planting a number of walnuts this spring.

[@rocklickranch2804]

Awesome video my friend! We have a couple hundred black walnut trees on our land and my wife made me some furniture stain from the hulls and it turned out fantastic. Keep up the good work.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you for the kind words. That’s a lot of walnut trees!

[@yolandaperkins6291]

Very nice ☺️ I crochet a bit and am learning to knit. The soup looked so good, I love it when it tastes like another bowl, lol! Potato soup has been on my mind the last few days as well. Thanks for sharing the walnut dying, the natural dye process is something I'd like to learn about. 🤗

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Don’t forget the leeks in your potato soup, lol. We did an episode soup you might be able to find on our play list … it’s my fav.

[@yolandaperkins6291]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thanks, I'll check it out. ☺️

[@donniecarrico1028]

Great video made me think our I used walnuts to dye my traps when I was younger

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I keep hearing this about walnut dye. I did not know that it both hides human odor but,also prevents rust.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for bringing us in by the fire, that was certainly some good looking soup! I've experimented with walnut dye in the past, and even when they're green they turn your hands brown for a long time! Thanks for another great video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

One most be careful and I can relate to having stained hands for some time.

[@MDI997]

love your doorway into the fort. I know you can' t wait until the fort walls are up as well . Then your mad dogs and Irish / english men wont have to stand out in the noon day sun or cold weather as you refeared to. As always, keep up the good work .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Your absolutely right on all fronts. All can take refuge inside the fort.

[@jackcook8613]

Looks like winter has finally set in in your neck of the woods,Peter. We're supposed to get it this coming week in Penns woods. Looks like the dying process came out pretty good. Cathy makes a fine scarf too! Stay warm.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Batten down, winters on the way. I kinda like it . Heading out for some winter camping on Monday.

[@LucyValean]

I love it ❤

[@lae52]

Walnut dye keeps very well if you add rubbing alcohol to it. It's my understanding that the alcohol kills off bacteria. I've also found that no matter how bad your dye looks, it generally works.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Interesting, thank you for the info, I’ll be trying that out.

[@regulatorscout6288]

I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for mentoring so many.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You are so welcome and thanks for being such a loyal follower.

[@palonghunter3608]

Haven't had anything to dye lately. Always a fun process. I the beginning I always hulled the nut out. Which in turn dyed my hands. Regardless of the gloves I wore. Live and learn.....

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I used too remove the nut but, I’ve found it is not necessary… but, I still get brown hands, lol.

[@althompson2032]

Well thats an offer that is hard to refuse. I wouldn’t mind visiting the family cemetery near you so that gives me 2 compelling reasons to travel south. I’ll reach out when spring arrives.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our door is always open to you my friend.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Kelly's Station may not have a stockade but it does have a gate and a flag!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Walls have to wait for spring thaw I’m afraid but, work continues on other parts .

[@StoneHedgeAcres]

I do so enjoy your videos and appreciate that they are out every Friday something to look forward too; my weekly history lesson:) I really enjoyed seeing Cathy and all her handy work. It inspirers me to keep working on my sock. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you like them and we certainly appreciate your interest.

[@kellydietz6720]

Wood smoke gets the stink out of the clothes. ❤

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Are you insinuating that my clothes stink, lol?

[@kellydietz6720]

@TheWoodlandEscape no, no, no, lol...the mountain men in my group at San Jaun Bautista, California used to set up a tent and hang there clothes in it then build a small fire in front of the tent and smoke the clothes for a day. Some how they don't smell of B.O. after that. Just a thing to know about mountain man. Lol. Big hugs.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@kellydietz6720 Helps with bugs as well.

[@deniscaron1306]

It has been said, there is no turning back possible now, that's a rdv my friends! The vest came out real nice.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yup , I’ve committed you now my friend. What the heck is an rdv?

[@deniscaron1306]

@@TheWoodlandEscape rdv: Rendez-Vous!! ah ah ah

[@terrynoraturner1848]

It's 3* here in Oklahoma and that's cold for us and all fire is in the house right now. No wood wasting outside for us. Good move bringing it in.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We’re actually getting another winter storm today, might have to practice my fiddle by the fire.

[@ryanstottlemyer5698]

As always, thank you !!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My pleasure!

[@johnhempsall4644]

Hey old friend said it before,I hope you removed the dust from the beam first.🤔🥴😂 great video as always good to see Cathy around also.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Opps, forgot that part, lol, oh well a little more patina.

[@hayward434]

I always nose around cabin during your videos, and discovered a nice set of hinge pintels on the window sill. Great to work closely with Cathy.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You are very observant Hayward!

[@garyrichardt1496]

Another good one the soup looked good thanks for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was. Thanks for watching.

[@shoot2win506]

Looking forward to the dying video! Happy New Year and stay warm Mr. Pete!!! As always...take care, Robin

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We always enjoy having such knowledgeable artisan visit and Denis is one of them.

[@tharonmott209]

Always look forward to watching your videos always makes my day !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Happy to hear that, and we appreciate your support.

[@pinetree9343]

I love watching this channel...and all too soon, it's over. Dang.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We appreciate your interest and your feedback. If you go to our playlist I think we have surpassed 150 episodes.

[@TomCramer-xu8tx]

Great day for a cozy fire and some fine soup!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You got that right and a fine soup it was!

[@edmedlin2936]

I can't help but notice that row of (pewter?) tankards on the mantel. Makes me wonder what sort of Colonial hot toddys you dream up in front of that warm, cozy fire. Every put a hot poker in the mug and make it sizzle?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Really never thought of hot toddies but,can assure you, many an ale has been shared and drank from them by that fireplace.

[@michaelthomas9004]

Great

[@alexs3447]

great lifestyle folks . Soup looks delicious.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It really is and Cathy’s soup was grand.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning from Syracuse NY USA brother and thank you for your live history videos

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Good morning, Earl and once again, thank you.

[@earlshaner4441]

You are welcome my friend and thank you for sharing your live history videos my friend

[@backlakesbushcraftoutdoors9736]

Excellent Video Pete absolutely loved it was able to binge watch all your videos again today with my Ferol Fox 🦊 and we enjoyed them all , She did however ask if Ms Kathy could do some more cooking videos and sewing videos for the women , Stay warm my friend and keep that snow up there with you lol Keep your powder dry ✌🏼🤠☕️

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Awesome! Thank you! Wow that is a whole lot of viewing, I’m impressed! Cathy is planning to do a few more this year. We certainly appreciate your interest and support.

[@sandralovegrove2805]

So happily stumbled across your site 🦋your recent visit for a wedding in Sainte Genevieve in the USA. A site I’ve watched for years for the History of living during the good old times 🎉 ironically I live in Sainte Genevieve quebec🤪 it’s a great day for local discovery 🇨🇦🌈🦋 looked up why urine was used while dying fabrics… (you laughed at that statement)! blew me away how many reasons stale urine was used for! Even brushing your teeth 😮 no I can binge ☮️🇨🇦💜

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you found us and we appreciate your interest and support. As to urine, one can’t forget its use historically for the making of gun powder.