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The man of the woods
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Welcome to My channel. Wisdom and alternative living.
This started as a small and personal account of my world, showing support for a young woman I am close to, who said I should tell my story. To then seeing a channel that I thought I may be able to help with my angle to alternative living.
Now here we are! Attempting to show anyone who may be interested in an alternative life, living simply, becoming more frugal and hopefully putting a smile or a positive on faces where the modern world has made them sad or negative. For that is what gives me a smile.
No, I am not a professional nor even a skilled person on any of the subjects I may speak about or do, so am probably not the best person for advice. But any advice I may give will come from the heart with the knowledge I have gained over the many year's I have lived. In doing these video's I know I will be able to continue to learn skills from you the audience. Thank you.
Live a better life and leave a better world.
This started as a small and personal account of my world, showing support for a young woman I am close to, who said I should tell my story. To then seeing a channel that I thought I may be able to help with my angle to alternative living.
Now here we are! Attempting to show anyone who may be interested in an alternative life, living simply, becoming more frugal and hopefully putting a smile or a positive on faces where the modern world has made them sad or negative. For that is what gives me a smile.
No, I am not a professional nor even a skilled person on any of the subjects I may speak about or do, so am probably not the best person for advice. But any advice I may give will come from the heart with the knowledge I have gained over the many year's I have lived. In doing these video's I know I will be able to continue to learn skills from you the audience. Thank you.
Live a better life and leave a better world.
How I have made a raised bed!#raisedbedgardening #alternativeliving #garden
Making raised beds from old pallets using just my lonely brain cell!
If you wish to help me achieve Chickens - here is the Ko-Fi link: ko-fi.com/themanofthewoods - there's no pressure at all and I will always keep my content free for everyone to view.
Just a heads-up: I'm steering clear of talking about anything legal-related, like planning permissions. It's a bit out of my league, and every case is it's own story. Your best bet is to tap into the expertise of legal professionals. I'm all about keeping it honest and straightforward, but when it comes to legal matters, better safe than sorry, right? Let's keep the conversation flowing, but let's leave the legal talk to the pros!
-Kev, the Girls, and the 'technical dept.'
If you wish to help me achieve Chickens - here is the Ko-Fi link: ko-fi.com/themanofthewoods - there's no pressure at all and I will always keep my content free for everyone to view.
Just a heads-up: I'm steering clear of talking about anything legal-related, like planning permissions. It's a bit out of my league, and every case is it's own story. Your best bet is to tap into the expertise of legal professionals. I'm all about keeping it honest and straightforward, but when it comes to legal matters, better safe than sorry, right? Let's keep the conversation flowing, but let's leave the legal talk to the pros!
-Kev, the Girls, and the 'technical dept.'
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How do you value life? #thoughtoftheday #thoughts #value
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A thought about the importance of value and how I feel you should prioritise it! If you wish to help me achieve Chickens - here is the Ko-Fi link: ko-fi.com/themanofthewoods - there's no pressure at all and I will always keep my content free for everyone to view. Just a heads-up: I'm steering clear of talking about anything legal-related, like planning permissions. It's a bit out of my league, ...
If you go down to the wood's today! #alternativeliving #forestry #offgridlifestyle
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How i work with my Digger and my Tree's. If you wish to help me achieve Chickens - here is the Ko-Fi link: ko-fi.com/themanofthewoods - there's no pressure at all and I will always keep my content free for everyone to view. Just a heads-up: I'm steering clear of talking about anything legal-related, like planning permissions. It's a bit out of my league, and every case is it's own story. Your b...
Thank you! #alternativeliving #thoughts #thoughtoftheday
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A thank you to you the viewers for giving me information and knowledge. If you wish to help me achieve Chickens - here is the Ko-Fi link: ko-fi.com/themanofthewoods - there's no pressure at all and I will always keep my content free for everyone to view. Just a heads-up: I'm steering clear of talking about anything legal-related, like planning permissions. It's a bit out of my league, and every...
Fruitful times ahead?
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The start of what i hope will be a bountiful fruit garden? #alternativeliving #gardening #fruit If you wish to help me achieve Chickens - here is the Ko-Fi link: ko-fi.com/themanofthewoods - there's no pressure at all and I will always keep my content free for everyone to view. Just a heads-up: I'm steering clear of talking about anything legal-related, like planning permissions. It's a bit out...
How to motivate you! #thoughts #motivational #alternativeliving
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A simple way to inspire you to gain your goals!Thank you so much for watching. If you liked this video and haven't already, please do hit the like, subscribe and notification bell buttons as it does help my channel grow. If you wish to help me achieve Chickens - here is the Ko-Fi link: ko-fi.com/themanofthewoods - there's no pressure at all and I will always keep my content free for everyone to...
Hydro hold up! Because I was to enthusiastic?#greenenergy #hydroelectric #alternativeliving
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The highs and lows of my hydro build so far. Thank you so much for watching. If you liked this video and haven't already, please do hit the like, subscribe and notification bell buttons as it does help my channel grow. If you wish to help me achieve Chickens - here is the Ko-Fi link: ko-fi.com/themanofthewoods - there's no pressure at all and I will always keep my content free for everyone to v...
Is Nature the Answer? #thoughts #thoughtoftheday #offgrid
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Thank you so much for watching. If you liked this video and haven't already, please do hit the like, subscribe and notification bell buttons as it does help my channel grow. If you wish to help me achieve Chickens - here is the Ko-Fi link: ko-fi.com/themanofthewoods - there's no pressure at all and I will always keep my content free for everyone to view. Just a heads-up: I'm steering clear of t...
Hydro Electricity. The next bit! #hydroelectricity #offgrid #alternativeliving
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Hydro Electricity. The next bit! #hydroelectricity #offgrid #alternativeliving
Problems or Possibilities! #thoughtoftheday #thoughts #alternativeliving
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Problems or Possibilities! #thoughtoftheday #thoughts #alternativeliving
Planting for next year! #offgrid #lifestyle #growyourownfood
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Planting for next year! #offgrid #lifestyle #growyourownfood
Rain stopping play! #offgrid #offgridlifestyle #alternativeliving
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Rain stopping play! #offgrid #offgridlifestyle #alternativeliving
Hydro power! Part 1. #freeelectricity
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Hydro power! Part 1. #freeelectricity
Is it my Imagination! #thoughtoftheday
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Is it my Imagination! #thoughtoftheday
How to safely cut up an awkward fallen Tree! #treework #offgrid #alternative #chainsawman
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How to safely cut up an awkward fallen Tree! #treework #offgrid #alternative #chainsawman
Know what can kill you! #chainsawman #chainsaw #
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Know what can kill you! #chainsawman #chainsaw #
Frugal Fulfilling Foraged and Fantastic breakfast!
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Frugal Fulfilling Foraged and Fantastic breakfast!
Fire in my hut! And celebrate a second anniversary.
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Fire in my hut! And celebrate a second anniversary.
The walk through breakfast restaurant!
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The walk through breakfast restaurant!
My dog just seems to enjoy the crunch ☺️
Ring nails I think Not had a tv for eight years and so much happier with out it!
No tv is the way to be i feel. Top man.
@ Thankyou for the reply You have a great life there I am like you I have two yellow labs and two cats. I own my house in Cleveleys Lancashire I with I could own some thing you but I am 65 next year so I will just have the look after my Animals And my 19 motorcycles Best regards Garry
@@garryhills8648 Only 19 Bikes! At the height of my collecting them. I managed 10 but some were pit bikes and mini motos. My gen 1 vmax and my xjr were my real passion.
@ Motorcycles are my life Yes great bikes! How did you get to where you are now was it a long process and stressful
Hi Kevin, thanks for that. I always feel tired after socialising even with family and busy shopping areas exhaust me so much that I need alone time to recharge. I get a buz from seeing how cheaply I can live and it’s good to be able to put a little aside, it soon mounts up. Your girls are adorable, look at the little one keep touching your arm for attention 🥰
You and me both!
My favorite weather! Gorgeous countryside❤
And gorgeous pups,too😊
It freshens up the world I feel!
😂...the looks, like 'are you kiddin' dad?? When can we get a nice indoor loo??!' 😊🏴
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My dog does the same thing. He'd rather hold it than go out in the rain or snow. I have to force him to go. And then he'll jet back into the house. 😂
Yet show them a lake or river to swim in? Mine are straight in!
Not a silly girl, she‘s a lully girl! 🥰
That she is. She is my little fruit bat. I ended up calling her nugit as that is the word that rolls of my tounge when some does something silly. And found my self calling her a nugit (nugget) for her sillyness and she began to respond to it. So it stuck.
@@themanofthewoods Haha, lovely story! We were asked by a neighbour of ours years ago if we would take a stray cat that had been hanging around for a good six months near the local shops. People had been feeding him scraps but he needed a home, so we agreed. Well, he was such a little honeybun we called him Babe. Years went by but he never really came to his name. One day, however, we were watching TV when someone said ‚puss puss‘ and Babe went running over, haha! So that‘s obviously what he thought his name was, love him. People must have been calling out ‚puss puss’ for him to have some food during his time in the bushes at the local shops. Aw bless him! He was a little darling 🥰
@Jchathe what a lovely little story.
Keep posting, I’m really interested in all this 👍😊💕
More to come! I do have 2 videos up as i have been building it. More to come soon as waiting on some parts to come.
@@themanofthewoods Great! Looking forward to seeing it all take shape! 👍😊
I love your artistic fence - both beauty and function, just as it should be in life!
Thank you. It is going to be redone soon but keeping the random element to it.
@@themanofthewoods 👍😊
There saying nah ,i would rather hold my wee
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😂😂😂😂. I know how they feel lol.
I will say the little one was more brave than normal. It is normally mum that eventually leads the way!
Ooooow it's LOVELY ❤X ( NICE AND COZY INSIDE)😂x
Fire on and breakfast cooking.
I bet it’s a different story when the snow comes!😂
They can't get out quick enough when it snows!
U have nothing without ur health. I'm rich in my animals .
Agreed. And i have had my health issues this year.
@themanofthewoods that was ur wake up call Kevin...
@jacksg1809 And it did wake me up too!
@@themanofthewoods I bet it did...hope ur fully mended now 💪
@jacksg1809 had a post op 6 month check up a couple of weeks ago and all is as good as it can be. Thank you for asking.
We’ll you beat us in the snow department! I live in Southwestern Ontario (the snow belt area) and we have yet to see the white fluffy stuff. I’m a four-season kind gal- and I can’t wait for the snow - weather channel is predicting some next week! It was so lovely to see the girls running and playing in their winter wonderland!
Like you, I enjoy all seasons and winter has it's warmth in a different way. To think we have beaten you to snow feels crazy!
Unconditional love is priceless. 🐕 ❤ Sometimes people forget that we don't need money or material things to be rich. My family, my animals and my garden hold the greatest value for me ❤
I would happily go hungry for my girl's. The love they give is truly priceless and they are my world.
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Beautiful video, thank you. I've watched a few of your videos and only just noticed how careful you are choosing the words that you speak. And on the value of our best buddies - my mum recently suggested that I spoil my dog - I corrected her by reminding her how well behaved and loving my dog is, and in return, rather than spoil her, I cherish her 🐾 You're spot on about people too, the most valuable relationships are ones with reciprocal warmth, support and respect - it's all about the soul, none of the physical stuff matters
You are 100% correct in my mind, all my girl's need is love and a full belly.
They must love the gnawing part of it. Good for keeping their teeth cleaner to some degree!
I had a reply saying to them it is like a bone and being frozen it would be more bone like!
Beautiful snow. Winter sets in and so do we! I have comfy blankets in the bedrooms and LR to keep me warm while I sip my coffee/tea and observe nature at it's finest!
Sounds perfect!
Stop it,Im giving up my foster dog.He just came out of his bed to listen to you and your girls. . . Its ok really.I got him out of one bad situation and now he has another good opportunity for a fuller life at Woodgreen.x
It's heartwarming to hear how you count your blessings and cherish what you hold dear. Just beautiful 😊
Thank you so much!
Hello Everyone! Im blessed beyond words because my Savior Jesus Christ/Yeshuah saved me with eternal life when I believed and serve only Him. He keeps me healthy, safe and loved! 🙏That's the true worth of my life...💞 Love to all always and the beautiful girls!💖
Thank you for your lovely comment.
I think value is attrituted by how much we care about it. My 2 cents worth😂😂😂😂😂😂
I agreev with you comment!
I really get what you are expressing. I am older and I feel that everyone is priceless. I feel it is important for everyone to have clear boundaries and not be afraid to voice them. We meet others at particular stages in our lives and depending on our experiences we react according to that. Everything that you have bought to ensure a more comfortable life are always valuable and because of that we take care of them and keep them safe so we can use them whenever we can. What is sad that is that a lot of this generation is a throw away generation and do not appreciate the joy of caring for things that are valuable.
Regarding the throw away society we are now living in does scare me in respect it just keeps people working and getting deeper into debt!
Yeah, we had snow last night...the horses weren't happy (till I took them extra feed and an apple to share) three hours later, it's all gone. Thankfully, hoping to build a shelter and enclosure at the weekend. Take care Kev keep warm 😉
Your horse's will love you for that. And the same to you, keep warm.
You’ve got a brilliant set up. I’m hoping I can go off grid one day, kids are too young now so I’ve got to wait unfortunately
You have a dream. Keep that dream alive and you will achieve!
So lucky day for you - I am a canine behaviouralist for the police force. So dogs chew sticks as it mimics bones. When the ground gets cold the sticks are even more like a bone. Chewing bones is hard wired into their dna they use it for nutrients and the teeth. Hope this helps - also I’d say you’re dogs are a tad under the bones on the bigger is slightly outlined. They tend to do this as they get older so add anouther 15 percent to their feed xx
Thank you so much for your comment. Now i understand why as it just made me think. Regarding your helpful insight as to diet. I really do appreciate it, especially the big one as she is about 8 year's old now and as for the little one. I have tried so very hard to get her to gain weight as she was somewhat underweight when i got her. But she is a very anxious girl which reasons as to her weight concern. For me it is a continued issue along with the fact both have greyhound/ whippet in them. The tounge the tail and especially the little one's shape at the rear. Being rescue dog's you can never truly tell what the exact mix is? Mum we believe is greyhound staffie cross and what ever was added to produce the little one, as that is unknown. Once again i thank you for sharing you very helpful knowledge.
Good morning Sir have a grand day 👍🏻👍🏻
You too. A great day is what we make of it eh!
I needed to hear this, thank you
I am pleased you have found something from it!
The rhododendrons and arch will only enhance your beautiful woodland, I’m with you on that one as I think they only become unmanageable if you don’t put the work in. Thanks for sharing Kevin, hope you and the girls have a fantastic week, wrap up tight 🥰
Fingers crossed! My idea will work? certainly a wrap up kind of week i feel. Rain with a small threat of snow may make thing's a bit more interesting.
ffs get rid of the Rhododendrons they are not protected I've just cleared 4 acres of growth here and there at my brother in laws in Scotland it took me 3 years off and on now in places we have new saplings growing
I am aware of It's nature, yet being it is in a manageable state for now. I am choosing to keep it. At such a point I may not be as able to manage it? It will then be removed.
Hello Everyone! Don't forget to yell "TIMBER"!💥 That's the fun part!☺
You are so right about the shouting Timber.
wish i had the knowledge to live the way you are as it looks bliss away from everyone. your a very humble guy there are so many nice people out there i see lots have people to buy them a coffee wish gives them a little bit of money , take care and cant wait for your next video take care
So nice of you to reply with a lovely message. I wouldn't say i had the knowledge? But I will say I was determined!
Not boring at all Kevin, I love your cooking tutorial and I really fancy giving those biscuits a go they look really dense and filling. Sort of like a flapjack. Please don’t change, you’re like a breath of fresh air in these crazy times 🥰
Thanks so much. They are a bit flapjack ish and i cook them every couple of weeks.
Your videos are very interesting Kevin and I admire your sharing your life with us. You definitely deserve monetary benefit for all the pleasure you give us. I would love you to achieve your aim of staying on your land full time with your girls, cheeky chickens and Gary 🥰
I appreciate that! Yes it would be nice to achieve my ultimate goal. but i will not pin my hopes on it as I will let time tell? Thank you for your lovely comment and support because i really do appreciate it.
Thank you ! Highly enjoyed this presentation. You know I purchase this book, on recommendation from another channel but have not as yet read it. (Procrastination is real ) I am going to start reading it this evening, as I known I need the encouragement to make a change. Again THANK YOU !
Glad it was helpful!
Hav8ng the skill to live with much money is a skill i am so grateful of love it make my own food to my own coffee in my second hand ruck sack with second hand binoculars love walking the coast of northumberland cost me nothing 😊 had to leave a lot of people behind because dont have tge same mind set so they expect me to do there £££££ cost thing eg some cafe boasting small coffee and a peace of cake £6.25 😮 people just pay itnow days thats way they are on the hamster wheel, each to there own 😊
A very similar path to me. Yes it takes a fair bit to walk away from the more materialistic and often money motivated souls. And as you say it is their choice. I chose peace and tranquility, giving me more time for myself.
Love what you are doing. The thought provoking of life. I certainly believe that age comes with plenty of reflection. Less drama and strife. I am 57. I now live in east Hampshire, Petersfield. I have struggled for most of my life. Multiple events and decisions that led me to have a mental breakdown in July 2020. My lifetime of anxiety pushed me over the edge, and with my depression I have had to learn to let go of a lot. I have my dog Remus,a god send. I do have a son and daughter,both parents themselves to 3 gorgeous girls. I don't like the society we have now. Greed, corruption and just ignorance. It's probably always been there. A lot of the time hidden away. To live off grid free from the madness of this world sounds like a life worth living. Your description of our commodity driven society certainly has a lot to answer for. Growing up in London,markets,rented TV. Make do and mend. Or put it another way,not a pot to p... In. Looking forward to seeing you develop your homestead. The dogs, and obviously the wisdom you are sharing with us. All the best.
What a lovely and honest comment, thank you. I am sorry to hear of your troubled life, yet feel you have found a path that gives you some peace. Yes i do feel greed, corruption and ignorance has been around for many generations before us. My thoughts are, as we get wiser or just plain older we wake up and see it for what it is? And as for Remus? Like my Girl's. They are our world and show unconditional love. By the way i know Petersfield as i grew up in Midhurst! Small world eh.
Love this guys life style :)
Thank you
Do you share your story on how you bought your land and started your journey? Thanks 👍
Over the course of my channel I think I have. But not as a dedicated episode. So I feel you have given me an idea now. Thank you.
@@themanofthewoods I have watched many. In a world that is so fast paced you bring us ease of mind. I look forward to it 🙂 thanks
“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.”
Thoreau was a visionary and pursued a simple life style - I can see the similarities!
So very true!
"A man is rich by that which he can do without"
Yes!
I'm so glad you have the book it resonates with your way of viewing the world. Wisdom that trancends time. What a beautiful day in Kev's world! A cuppa and a cake, can't fault it!
Thank you. It truly does resonate with my chosen path and getting it now as the dark evenings draw in. It will be great reading for me.
I'm going to dig my old copy out and read it again too. You could have a book club with Kev 😊
@nicola6805 That could be an idea?
Thank You 👍Wise words .
Thanks for listening
Great book! …kind of a bible really. Most rural homes here will have this book on their shelves. Amazing that a guy felt the need to live “slow” in a time before most machines! I read this when I was 20 and lived in a hut on a mountain and it certainly inspired and influenced me.🐇🇨🇦
It is thanks to the advice I was given. And yes I am truly grateful that I now have this book.
-1 outside, -1 under the cart, wrapped up with 2 dogs.... Toasty!
We are not that cold yet! But you are more north on the globe than me.
Love it 👏🏽🥰💝
So glad!
Your dogs are gorgeous, they absolutely adore you
They are my world to me! I got the Ava (the big one) in June of 2020 and she had been rescued rearing 11 pup's on her own. Then in may of 2022 I was asked if i could rehome a dog. So i said we will meet on neutral ground and if they get along, yes I would. They did and I took Nugit (the little one) on. When they met, They instantly knew each other (after a 2 year and 3 month gap) as she was one of those pup's. How fortunate am I?
@@themanofthewoods they were meant to be together again, heartwarming how fate can help all animals, it’s not just about us ☺️
@DeborahPinder-f5t I am a believer of fate too!
Hello Everyone! Reminds me of my "hot flashes" days! Glad thats over!! LOL:)
Bless you.
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