My great uncle said there's 2 types of people, Doers and Don't ers. He was an ocularist in the Korean war, small business owner (glasses shop and an artificial eye lab) and marathon runner.
Great advise, like the part about finally getting to record the songs you wrote I to have some songs I wrote that I need to record that’s been eating at me, also going thru my garage and getting rid of stuff I don’t use has been eating at me drives ya crazy
Yes he a great teacher he just not great looking as Brook, I should sub to his channel, Okay I just sub, God Blessings from Iowa Bushradical 💯🙏💯👍💯💛💯♥💯💜💯💰💯❤💯🎊🎆💯🎉💯🎇
Thanks Dave! I just finished watching this in 2021 at the (hopefully) end of the pandemic. I agree with all your wisdom and follow many of these myself. Except number10! So, looking back at this last crazy year have you thought about doing 21 for 2021??
Being thankful for what you have is a very calming lesson to learn. It’s like stepping off the hamster wheel long enough to look around and focus on a direction that “you” want. Tip #21 should be to talk to your dog, they are great listeners and very interested in what you have to say. Technology should serve you, not own you. - Most worries I’ve had never happened. - Mark Twain - Better is the enemy of good. - Survival Russia - Get outside and be happy. - Sauerkraut lovin’ bush hippie.
Some have commented that you are the last of a dying breed. I think you are one of the first trying to wake the rest of the people up to what they have inherently always known. Thanks for the video. Good luck to everyone getting even a few positive changes for 2020.
We think exactly alike Dave! When my father passed away in December, I inherited his tools, many of which were hand forged by my great grandfather! Can't wait to bring them home and start loving and using them. I'l try and send you pics when I can. Happy 2020 Dave! -Mike
Just watched this as 2020 comes to a close and I could have sworn this was a list of what to do aimed at folks who've endured this past year and made huge changes to deal with it. It's hard to believe you posted this almost a year ago. Right on, I hope y'all are doing well and staying well. From a family who decided to go and do it by moving from the city to the mountains and build a new life from scratch, we're all in it together even if we're far apart.
20 - Kit Out Your Rig 00:18 19 - E.D.C. 01:18 18 - Drink More Water 02:29 17 - Change Your Oil 02:45 16 - Buy A Headlamp 03:14 15 - Organize Your Gear 04:33 14 - Focus On What You Have 05:20 13 - Sharpen Your Knives 07:41 12 - Get Rid Of Tools You No Longer Use 09:08 11 - Clean Out And Donate Clothes 10:24 10 - Pay Attention!!! 11:59 09 - Go Get Fresh Air 12:07 08 - Buy Stuff That Last 12:23 07 - Know Where To Get Off The Bus 14:48 06 - Be Self Reliant 18:08 05 - Build An Outhouse 19:36 04 - Sit Around A Campfire 21:04 03 - LOL 21:16 02 - Keep Record 21:21 01 - GO OUT AND LIVE YOUR LIFE (Be Radical) 22:21
I'm also glad you started a UA-cam channel. You're really good at it. I know every one of your viewers feels the same as I do, like you're talking to each of us specifically. And I learn so much from you. Thank you!
Great video Dave!! Agree with everything but going to your family to sharpen their knives. Just before Christmas we went to my daughters. Her kitchen cutlery couldn't cut melted butter. So Christmas I set about sharpening her kitchen knives. A couple days later she called an told me thanks for sharpening her knives. She had to go to ER an 6 stitches later. She was cutting up a rabbit my grandson had got. She wasn't mad just mad at herself for cutting her hand. So I have more fuel to kid her about. She's my girl.
Love your show just subscribe tonight love your wife's shows also I have been watching Brooks video from way back but made no comments hate text but love year video ye are a lovely couple very inspiring
Dave Whipple has some of the best.....er ummmm, I mean RADICAL reruns on YT. I just love to listen to and watch your videos over and over. May the good Lord Jesus continue to bless you. I'm off to plan something radical.
Hi Dave, Happy new year. i love your channel but often don't have the time to watch while I'm awake. In 2017 we left South Africa with two boys and suitcases to make a new life in New Zealand. Last year I turned 50 and celebrated with no-one I had known for more than a year! My Christmas miracle was to liquidate non-tools from my garage back in SA and pay off the overdraft and most of the balance of the credit Card. It has been some of the hardest times, but hard work here in NZ is rewarded. Getting the family out of the troubled times in South Africa was the most radical I could do. When faced with the possibility of the company going bust in July here, a bunch of us decided to take pay cuts and stand together and revive the company. We had miracles happen for the rest of the year. One of our successes was to clean up, clean out the workshops, clean out the stores, scrap the junk (not all) and make do with what we had. Luckily there are good old strong machines here that have stood the test of time. I can say a lot more. I agree with your philosophy in almost everything, I have accomplished a lot in my life by traveling "light" not only physically but emotionally, and where I have failed was in areas where I refused to let go, materially and emotionally. I have been blessed with a fresh start, and I'm loving it. My eldest son repeatedly tells me how much he prefers this "new dad".:-) Blessings, keep up the great work, love ja bro.
Thanks Craig. You never hear any good news coming out of South Africa. I'm glad you got out. I've got a sub in Venezuela, and things are pretty rough down there too.
Some great suggestions! Although I've never owned one myself, I have learned over the years that those older Grumman canoes are things of beauty. I also love the 1960s "big hat" Coleman lantern that I bought at a antique/collectibles shop several years ago. I doubt that the newer models are as well made.
I spent summers in High School at a mountain Summer Camp working. I had a few hours after lunch and I went Canoeing ever chance I could. I hated the Aluminum Canuoes, too loud. Give me a fiberglass Canuoe any day. They paddle sickly in the water and not every movement is broadcast into the water through that aluminum skin.
I love Headlamps. Years ago I picked crawlers to sell and had a flashlight taped to the top of my snowmobile helmet. Times have changed. Love your 20 tips Thanks Dave
RuthieWrangler, You're kidding right ? My son wanted to start a night crawler business just to buy slices of pizza at his favorite pizza place and to modify his BMX bike ! He made quite a bit of money and made World Wide News when our town ordered a cease and desist shutting him down because he didn't have a permit ! Google Joe Cadieux, night crawlers, it may still be out there ? Point I was making is we used head lamps also...sorry, got off track. lol.
I just love how you take the Bob Ross {TV Painter} attitude, and make it radical.. Your voice and demeaner make your content so captivating and enjoyable. I look now at age 69 years old stuck in a wheelchair, and wish I would've found you sooner before my health went south. By getting outdoors, and being more motivated, I wouldn't be stuck where i'M AT NOW. 't be stuck
2nd time to view this. You have learned at a young age what has taken me many years. I’m 70 and I think I’ve got it. #10 is still my favorite and seeing this is like seeing and old motivational clip. It never hurts to review. My last outhouse was 1956. Time to build another!
This is Wonderful!!! You and Brooke have become a special part of my life. May you both have many years to share your ideas, projects, adventures and can do spirit with us all. Happy New Year!
We need Radical Tips for 2022. Been a fan of yours for a while. Enjoy making a pot of coffee and watching and rewatching your videos. A lot of great tips. I am fully capable of living off grid. I have an abundance of skills. Just can’t get the wife to buy in on it (lol). She is getting there as she sees how things are going in our country. Thanks man ✌️
#1 happened on the last day of 2020. Sold my house to buy off-grid property! No clue for sure where I’m going, but I’m taking the leap finally after 20 years of dreaming about it and 5 years of planning 😊.
Good for you, Mindy!! 😊 I wish I wasn't so attached to my house! I've hated the small town I live in for 30 years and have only stayed so my sons could stay close to my parents/family, but now they're grown and I've had to quit working due to some physical health challenges that hit out of nowhere two years ago. I'm envious (in a good way, lol) you are going for it! I waited too long and now I can't. Best wishes!
Amen brother 2020 is my year to start my homestead project I spent Christmas home time building my shed/lean to for my meat rabbits when I get home in February I am building above ground planting containers so when I come home end of March I get rabbits and plant my garden and change my life from Trucking to homesteading. Jumping into it giving it my all and not looking back 😁
Hey Dave, Just got done watching Brooke's video an hour ago and you popped up. Super! My wife and I nodded at each other on your tips. I can relate to your sister and her pilots license. Took me 21 years to get mine. LOL! Told Brooke we were out on our back country Hok skiis yesterday in the deep snow. Had a meal in the outdoors. Always great to see your videos come up. Greetings from the Arrowhead of MN. We will be radical!!
Great tips brother, you just reminded me that I have to change the oil on my suburban and my work truck. Happy 2020 to you, Brooke and the kids. Been super busy and haven't had a chance to catch up with yall vids, I'll try to jump over to Girl In The Woods chanel friday. Best wishes from SoCal.
Tip # 1: Couldn't agree more. Life is a little brighter and easier when you're living your dreams. Been wanting to buy some land and build cabin in the UP for years now. Making it happen in 2020. Thanks for the great vidoe(s)!
Great video! Thank you for doing this. I'm going to try and build my cabin this year ( stick build since there's no straight trees in Oklahoma lol) Fairbanks is my ultimate dream... Alaska is possibly the most beautiful place on Earth! Thanks again!
Dave, first off, I think you are journaling quite well(tip#2), I have had more tears roll down my face this evening then since my father passed.... as well, RIP Scotty! Thank you, really deep down, to you and Brooke, from those days in the trailer under a tarpped shelter and material cabin, "Timber" sought for near free - I lived your lives tonight, the Alaskan rafting pictorial was amazing... I am but a simple volunteer protecting 480 hectares of prime camping on a small island called Texada, and I want to truly thank you for your commitment through your trials and tribulations, and sharing everything that you have. My heart goes out to you and your story, your life, your passion. Blessed be. - Triton
I like listening to you, am 67, had a non smoking stroke that took my speech but recovered was a Correction Officer later. Have one son and two daughters after the stroke, both teach in Vienna, Austria. The younger one is married to a Austrian man. My wife and I are retired and enjoy, traveling, visiting Vienna......and thanking Jesus.......
A great video! In my father and grandfather's days, your approach would be called common sense, in this day and time, your commentary is a super power.
@@gringo3009 There is only so much time, there is only so much health, there is only so much resilience be grateful and use what you have. For every puzzle, problem, or project you face Apply your resources, skills, and determination.
Spent the day with my son and he hitched up a old broke horse and a young green one to our HDRV and went for a long drive , cooked on the small wood stove and talked a lot ! Had a great day and now I’m watching another one of your great vids Dave ‘ thank again
Good stuff, Dave. I will give you a #10 and it's based on another of your videos. "#10: Read good books. Pass them on." I bought and read those three Ben East books you recommended. They were superb. Thank you, thank you. I sent them to my Dad. He loved them. He sent them to his neighbor. He loved them. One of the stories (Ten Terrible Days) was set in the EXACT place where my Dad and I fished in Ontario. Some of my life's most cherished memories. Opening others up to good reading is one of the best gifts you can give.
That is a fantastic #10! You can never go wrong with a good book. Ive read those Ben East books a dozen time. .........Do you have any recommendations?
@@Bushradical One of the books that really resonated with me was "Crossing the Gates of Alaska" by Dave Metz. One man, 2 dogs and a seemingly impossible journey. I've read it several times. The other, and I suggest the audiobook read by the author, is "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson. The book is a treasure. The movie, not so much.
In general I don't write comments, I enjoy being a spectator. However I must say that you are spot on with this. I had a very good paying job with great benefits and in December of 2019 I cashed out my retirement and quit. I make jewelry and do just a tiny bit of wood working. I am not selling anything. We just purchased 35 acres of rough Wyoming land that we will build a small cabin on. I can't wait until my Mr. retires and we start that project. My sister thought that I might be dying when in December I cleaned out every nook and cranny of our home and went a little crazy with cleaning out my life. I feel lighter and healthier! Thank you so much for all of your instructional videos. When we actually begin to build I will be watching them all again. From Wyoming to you and your family, thanks and much love! P.S The water thing.... HAHAHA I always forget to do that!
I moved out of LA to Eastern WA Wooded lake Lots. The FREE Harbor Freight Headlamps are sadly CRAP. I found smaller LED headlamps at my Wal-Mart for $1. Each. I picked up 4. Next trip in I purchased 6. I have a bag of them now maybe 20 or 30. The LED lights are 20 times brighter than the Harbor Freight Free ones. They are loaded with a fresh Nickel sized Battery that has a little sheer of plastic between the contacts to save them for that dark night. I have them in the truck car by the power box, etc etc. Cavemen would have evolved quicker if they had Headlamps.
@@MyFREEFrugalHomestead I didn't say that it was a quality product....I did mention they were from harbor freight...but its a starting point if someone needs one.
@@HospitalLocksmith 150 miles from home towing my little trailer with my New to me Small Tractor on it. In a snow storm. A trailer Tire Blew out. I am on the side of a lonely Palouse, 2 lane Highway in Wheat Fields in Eastern WA. The only Light was a Brand New in the pack H.F. Headlight. It got me home and the tire changed.
I was knocking anything I get for free ! I am very Frugal. If given the option, I take that H.F. FREE Flat Head and Philips Screwdriver that drops the bit out as you remove it from the package instead. I have a few of them in cars and trucks as just incase tools. or I use the Bit in my Drill to drive screws.....For Free
Jack, I built and airplane when I was 48, then my pilots license, and then built a hanger and grass runway at my home. That was 20 years ago and I am still flying. Since then I have built one more airplane and now looking for another one to built.
Been living off grid here in Mancelona Mi a year August 14, 2021 and love it. I live in a travel trailer and have another that’s just storage. Chainsaw milling the beams & lumber for a mud room between the trailers, have an outhouse, haul in water. Only use a generator on rare occasions. Will build a 12x16 cabin to live in then another that will be combination bath house/outhouse. Will eventually build a 16x28 log cabin with a 12x12 stone kitchen. That’s the plan. Plow snow with my ‘51 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor. Start pressure canning and dig a well, put in a cellar here on my 7 acres of rolling hardwoods.....God willing...
You could lisen on bushradical.com/music last year, but that appears to be down. Here's Dave on the left in an old video ua-cam.com/video/Nou82kzqN5w/v-deo.html
Love my Gibson J45, Fender Strat and Tele. Everything you have said makes perfect sense to me. I like your wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Which come from God the almighty!!
I think the reason I am subscribed to this channel and enjoy it so much (outside of your format, which is stellar), is the dream for me is the cabin in the woods. Watching you build one, makes me think I could probably do it some day. Just need to start setting aside some scratch for land and lumber.
Used to have access to a Michi-Craft whitewater canoe. Liked to know it was there in case I wanted to go out on Biscayne Bay (Miami). My friends who owned it used to live in North Minnesota, and moved down in Homestead, Fl late 80's. They lent it to a neighbor women friend who three years back lived in south in the Keys. So, they had it tied to the fence. What came next was some storm called Hurricane Irma. Goodbye fence, and canoe! Boy that thing was well respected - but, one heavy sob! Need a Old Town for down here in lightning country. Sage wisdom you have spoken in this video. Thanks Mr. Bushradical.
I have watched this episode 2020, '21 and now '22. I like watching you build cabins. Have a great Christmas and safe New Year for your whole family. Barry.
I've spent the past year working on being Kansas radical and am much happier for it. My worst one of the 20 is #2, keeping a journal, taking pictures, and Heaven forbid, making videos. I have 100's of stories about my times in Alaska, but after all the years that have passed, I know I've mixed up when things happened on which time I was up north. The stories are all true, but the dates are 50/50 of being right or wrong. I want to thank you and your whole family for bringing back a flood of the greatest memories I've ever had. Some day I hope to repay you in a meaningful way. What you've given me is priceless. Thank you. I want to apologize for the poor penmanship on my last correspondence. I sprained my wrist rack mounting some computer, server, and satellite equipment in an old TV station rack. It was some heavy stuff and I should have had some help. My wrist kind of spassed out half way through your letter, but I thought it was more important to get it to you. Love you guys.
@@Bushradical This is the only reply I see. I've never heard of "un-answered" comments before, but now I have! (Good old UA-cam.) Don't know what would have happened, but in my book, it's the thought that counts. Thanks Dave, you're the best.
The plot thickens...I just left a comment on Brooke's mold cleaning video and misspelled "like". I left a reply to correct the spelling, but it's not showing up. Maybe it will show up later, or UA-cam is flaking out.
Hear ye! Hear ye! 2020. I'm getting some things done off that list already. Finally building a small 8x12 cabin. Just a little place to relax in by the creek. It's been on my mind for a long time and yesterday the walls went up. Sharp knives, old reliable tools, clutter free and a good ol' outhouse. 2020 have a good one Dave!
Thanks so much great advice. I love my older Subaru Outback and other older stuff I have. Saves a lot of money to not buy all new stuff. Love donating to thrift stores and buying from them as well. You and Brooke do fun and enjoyable videos!
I really appreciate all of the time and effort and honesty and forethought and consideration for others like myself who get to benefit from your experience and willingness to take the additional time to share it all with others. I'm sharing all of your videos I can see. Hope to meet you and your family some day soon. Selling my home in north Texas; moving to New Mexico (possibly between Taos and Santa Fe) so I'll still be within a day's drive from other family members including my grandchildren. God bless you all.
I own a 1947 17 foot Grumman canoe and it is still going strong, I use it on a lake in western Mass. This canoe is 1 year older than I am. Paid $100 for it about 45 years ago.
Hi Dave. Much earlier this year I was planning on purchasing a new vehicle. It was going to cost me between $35-45k to get what I wanted. Then I watched this video. It screwed my head back on right and reminded me about wants and needs. I made a list of what I needed in a vehicle and ended up purchasing a 2012 Volkswagen Toureg AWD (diesel) with less than 40k miles and in great shape. Paid 15k. I can tow 7700lbs and it drives like a dream. Thanks for the sound advice. You are a wise and thoughtful person.
Thanks Joan. Believe it or not....I used to drive VW cars in the winter in Fairbanks for a cold weather testing program. We would drive 350-400 miles a day. We had 45 VW products. We had Touregs ( awsome rigs) Audis, golfs, bugs, even 3 Bentleys. It was a great job! Especially for guys like me who had the winters off .....I did concrete work in the summer
Got my 1st motorcycle a year out of high school (1962 BSA) it still does basically the same thing as my GOLDWING (1983) RODE MOST OF THE 48 STATES WITH IT, still does the same job as the the new Goldwing 2020's, just not the glamour.
I was lucky that my mom always over prepared for everything. I've picked up that trait from her. I thank her for teaching me that. A person can never be over prepared
I love your tips, and watching your channel makes me love Michiganders and Loopers more and more! I am the one who used the iphone 6 till it went kaput.I share your thinking on buying quality items that "are older than you are, but in better shape." Those are true words of wisdom.
Your most welcome, The backwoods down to earth practical knowledge both you and your wife present to this community is outstanding. Love the reduce, reuse and recycle mentality.
Right on! I stop in to Chuck Flints shop ever once in a while..( The carpet Shop/ pawn shop) . Ive also spent a couple 4th of Julys in Lake City.........its like a war there on the 4th!
That's cool! Yes I always stop by Chuck's shop. He is getting into "Live Edge" planks. He has bought a couple of portable saw mills and has built some solar kilns for drying the wood. We live just north of the County Park Boat launch on Meadowlark Ln. Look us up when you are in town we have plenty of room and if our VRBO isn't rent you can have the place for yourself! Maybe we can do some fishing. We have a 30' pontoon and all of the gear!
Doing some sanding and buffing on them plastic headlights will clear up them lenses...thats all them cheap store kits do. And I really recommend you put a clear, or a high clear spray pant over them And you can change them old bulbs out for LEDs. We did this stuff to my wife Jennifer's old trailblazer and the g6 we had. Makes a bug difference for sure.
Man does tip 14 (make what you have better than getting something new) need to be taught more. This can be used in so many aspects. Wise man. Thank you for the tips/ life lessons.
After years of debating and figuring and wondering If I can afford it, my wife finally convinced me to buy a tractor. It was "radical" for me and that is some great advice! It's such a relief and I'm getting a ton of stuff done that I have been putting off.
No truer words have ever been said. I believe in keeping what you have in the best condition possible. When you are finished using your tool make sure you put it away in the correct condition! Great advice for everyone.
Watching this video on April 3rd 2020... WOW... these tips are so valuable! Thanks Dave😊 I also am a huge Dave and Brooke fan after watching y'all on Alone, with the both of you and Brooke's time alone as well! You're great folks, your kids are blessed to have you as parents/ teachers...I look forward to seeing them participate in videos in the future, add they learn all of the ways to be self reliant. Thank you! Great channel by the way👍😊
This video popped up today. Strange...Your #1 is my favorite. I put my resignation in at my job yesterday. I was doing that work last year and had a ball. This year, NOPE. New supervisor, new people, MORE PEOPLE, it's a crazy place. I couldn't take it. I wrote some books and trying to get an agent. I don't like Self-publishing because my one book has barely sold. Hopefully, the boyfriend and I will travel while I still look for work. We are heading WEST again. We have a fondness for Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana :)
Dave, at age 75 I’ve found there are "doers" and "dreamers". At the end of life the "doers" don’t have regrets.
well said. Thanks Sharilee
I think that's true too
That's why I'm 20 and I'm not waiting... I'm leaving soon to grow my own food and stuff
Dream enough to know what to do....then get going 🥰
My great uncle said there's 2 types of people, Doers and Don't ers.
He was an ocularist in the Korean war, small business owner (glasses shop and an artificial eye lab) and marathon runner.
Great advise, like the part about finally getting to record the songs you wrote I to have some songs I wrote that I need to record that’s been eating at me, also going thru my garage and getting rid of stuff I don’t use has been eating at me drives ya crazy
Your a good teacher, enjoy your commonsense approach. God bless.
Thanks
Yes he a great teacher he just not great looking as Brook, I should sub to his channel, Okay I just sub, God Blessings from Iowa Bushradical 💯🙏💯👍💯💛💯♥💯💜💯💰💯❤💯🎊🎆💯🎉💯🎇
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Isn’t that a shame?
Thanks Dave, I just turned 65 years old this spring, and your advice struck a chord with me. Thanks 🌲🌲🌲
Thanks Dave! I just finished watching this in 2021 at the (hopefully) end of the pandemic. I agree with all your wisdom and follow many of these myself. Except number10! So, looking back at this last crazy year have you thought about doing 21 for 2021??
Being thankful for what you have is a very calming lesson to learn. It’s like stepping off the hamster wheel long enough to look around and focus on a direction that “you” want. Tip #21 should be to talk to your dog, they are great listeners and very interested in what you have to say. Technology should serve you, not own you.
- Most worries I’ve had never happened. - Mark Twain
- Better is the enemy of good. - Survival Russia
- Get outside and be happy. - Sauerkraut lovin’ bush hippie.
Well said
Well done Dave! My favorite on your list..."Focus on what you have". May 2020 be the best year ever for you and the family.
Thanks
If you only known then....
@@justaghost1014 lol
Some have commented that you are the last of a dying breed. I think you are one of the first trying to wake the rest of the people up to what they have inherently always known. Thanks for the video. Good luck to everyone getting even a few positive changes for 2020.
Thanks , I appreciate that
"It's older than I am. And in better shape than I am." LOL. Me too.
Love ya, Dave!
We think exactly alike Dave! When my father passed away in December, I inherited his tools, many of which were hand forged by my great grandfather! Can't wait to bring them home and start loving and using them. I'l try and send you pics when I can. Happy 2020 Dave! -Mike
Thanks Mike. Again, sorry about your dad.
Under The Carolina Sky share those tool pics, would love to see them here
Just watched this as 2020 comes to a close and I could have sworn this was a list of what to do aimed at folks who've endured this past year and made huge changes to deal with it. It's hard to believe you posted this almost a year ago. Right on, I hope y'all are doing well and staying well. From a family who decided to go and do it by moving from the city to the mountains and build a new life from scratch, we're all in it together even if we're far apart.
20 - Kit Out Your Rig 00:18
19 - E.D.C. 01:18
18 - Drink More Water 02:29
17 - Change Your Oil 02:45
16 - Buy A Headlamp 03:14
15 - Organize Your Gear 04:33
14 - Focus On What You Have 05:20
13 - Sharpen Your Knives 07:41
12 - Get Rid Of Tools You No Longer Use 09:08
11 - Clean Out And Donate Clothes 10:24
10 - Pay Attention!!! 11:59
09 - Go Get Fresh Air 12:07
08 - Buy Stuff That Last 12:23
07 - Know Where To Get Off The Bus 14:48
06 - Be Self Reliant 18:08
05 - Build An Outhouse 19:36
04 - Sit Around A Campfire 21:04
03 - LOL 21:16
02 - Keep Record 21:21
01 - GO OUT AND LIVE YOUR LIFE (Be Radical) 22:21
Number 14 is the best in my opinion. Using what we have instead of always looking for new/better IS wise like you said.
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I'm also glad you started a UA-cam channel. You're really good at it. I know every one of your viewers feels the same as I do, like you're talking to each of us specifically. And I learn so much from you. Thank you!
Thank you much! I appreciate that
Great video Dave!! Agree with everything but going to your family to sharpen their knives. Just before Christmas we went to my daughters. Her kitchen cutlery couldn't cut melted butter. So Christmas I set about sharpening her kitchen knives. A couple days later she called an told me thanks for sharpening her knives. She had to go to ER an 6 stitches later. She was cutting up a rabbit my grandson had got. She wasn't mad just mad at herself for cutting her hand. So I have more fuel to kid her about. She's my girl.
Hope she's OK
@@Bushradical yes she's ok. Just her pride hurt. She's blaming me then laughing.
Excellent. You're a practical man, makes me remember the similar attitudes of old timers I knew when I was a kid in the 60s and 70s. Thanks!
Love your show just subscribe tonight love your wife's shows also I have been watching Brooks video from way back but made no comments hate text but love year video ye are a lovely couple very inspiring
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Dave Whipple has some of the best.....er ummmm, I mean RADICAL reruns on YT. I just love to listen to and watch your videos over and over. May the good Lord Jesus continue to bless you. I'm off to plan something radical.
Good luck!
Still makes sense in 2021, thank you my friend. Best wishes
Hi Dave, Happy new year. i love your channel but often don't have the time to watch while I'm awake. In 2017 we left South Africa with two boys and suitcases to make a new life in New Zealand. Last year I turned 50 and celebrated with no-one I had known for more than a year! My Christmas miracle was to liquidate non-tools from my garage back in SA and pay off the overdraft and most of the balance of the credit Card. It has been some of the hardest times, but hard work here in NZ is rewarded. Getting the family out of the troubled times in South Africa was the most radical I could do. When faced with the possibility of the company going bust in July here, a bunch of us decided to take pay cuts and stand together and revive the company. We had miracles happen for the rest of the year. One of our successes was to clean up, clean out the workshops, clean out the stores, scrap the junk (not all) and make do with what we had. Luckily there are good old strong machines here that have stood the test of time.
I can say a lot more. I agree with your philosophy in almost everything, I have accomplished a lot in my life by traveling "light" not only physically but emotionally, and where I have failed was in areas where I refused to let go, materially and emotionally. I have been blessed with a fresh start, and I'm loving it. My eldest son repeatedly tells me how much he prefers this "new dad".:-)
Blessings, keep up the great work, love ja bro.
Thanks Craig. You never hear any good news coming out of South Africa. I'm glad you got out. I've got a sub in Venezuela, and things are pretty rough down there too.
Some great suggestions! Although I've never owned one myself, I have learned over the years that those older Grumman canoes are things of beauty. I also love the 1960s "big hat" Coleman lantern that I bought at a antique/collectibles shop several years ago. I doubt that the newer models are as well made.
Some of the best things you can buy are old and cheap
I spent summers in High School at a mountain Summer Camp working. I had a few hours after lunch and I went Canoeing ever chance I could. I hated the Aluminum Canuoes, too loud. Give me a fiberglass Canuoe any day. They paddle sickly in the water and not every movement is broadcast into the water through that aluminum skin.
I love Headlamps. Years ago I picked crawlers to sell and had a flashlight taped to the top of my snowmobile helmet. Times have changed. Love your 20 tips Thanks Dave
Thanks
RuthieWrangler, You're kidding right ? My son wanted to start a night crawler business just to buy slices of pizza at his favorite pizza place and to modify his BMX bike ! He made quite a bit of money and made World Wide News when our town ordered a cease and desist shutting him down because he didn't have a permit ! Google Joe Cadieux, night crawlers, it may still be out there ? Point I was making is we used head lamps also...sorry, got off track. lol.
Great job again, I like the ones about the cloths not fitting. I blame it on my closet shrinking my stuff - much wisdom in the video.
Thats no joke......All my stuff has shrunk
Just a genuine man saying the most genuine things. Thank you Dave
Great input Dave. I'm 64 and my big thing this year is to spend more time backpacking including several minimal kit trips.
Right on. Keep me in the loop...I'd like to know how they go.
I just love how you take the Bob Ross {TV Painter} attitude, and make it radical.. Your voice and demeaner make your content so captivating and enjoyable. I look now at age 69 years old stuck in a wheelchair, and wish I would've found you sooner before my health went south. By getting outdoors, and being more motivated, I wouldn't be stuck where i'M AT NOW.
't be stuck
I think this video is changing my life I can feel a difference in my outlook and think 2020 is going to be a good year
Best of luck in 2020
How’s 2020 treating you?
Comment did NOT age well 😂
@@williamwimmer5473 Man, is that the understatement of the year!
@@annehedonia156 no shite eh!
Paused the video. Got up, sharpened all the knives. Thanks bro.
Thanks Dave this is one I'm going to continually refer back to. This one and the painting your car are two of my all-time favorite UA-cam videos.
Awesome!!!!
2nd time to view this. You have learned at a young age what has taken me many years. I’m 70 and I think I’ve got it. #10 is still my favorite and seeing this is like seeing and old motivational clip. It never hurts to review. My last outhouse was 1956. Time to build another!
This is Wonderful!!! You and Brooke have become a special part of my life. May you both have many years to share your ideas, projects, adventures and can do spirit with us all. Happy New Year!
Thanks Tim
So happy to hear someone with a positive mindset that cares about other people :-)
#10 hahaha! Also, hanging out around the campfire - it felt like I was there with you. Great video.
Thanks Jim. I'm in the process of editing the stuff you and Ted and I shot this fall. ......I know I'm late to the party, but its good stuff.
We need Radical Tips for 2022. Been a fan of yours for a while. Enjoy making a pot of coffee and watching and rewatching your videos. A lot of great tips. I am fully capable of living off grid. I have an abundance of skills. Just can’t get the wife to buy in on it (lol). She is getting there as she sees how things are going in our country. Thanks man ✌️
First viewer, big fan of you and Brooke's, thanks for the videos and lessons.
Thanks
#1 happened on the last day of 2020. Sold my house to buy off-grid property! No clue for sure where I’m going, but I’m taking the leap finally after 20 years of dreaming about it and 5 years of planning 😊.
Good for you, Mindy!! 😊 I wish I wasn't so attached to my house! I've hated the small town I live in for 30 years and have only stayed so my sons could stay close to my parents/family, but now they're grown and I've had to quit working due to some physical health challenges that hit out of nowhere two years ago. I'm envious (in a good way, lol) you are going for it! I waited too long and now I can't. Best wishes!
Sounds kinda like 20 new years resolutions, lol. Laughted so much watching this. Lots of great points. Thanks
Thanks
Amen brother 2020 is my year to start my homestead project I spent Christmas home time building my shed/lean to for my meat rabbits when I get home in February I am building above ground planting containers so when I come home end of March I get rabbits and plant my garden and change my life from Trucking to homesteading. Jumping into it giving it my all and not looking back 😁
best of luck to you!
26 minutes of wisdom. Happy New Year Dave!
Happy new years
Hey Dave, Just got done watching Brooke's video an hour ago and you popped up. Super! My wife and I nodded at each other on your tips. I can relate to your sister and her pilots license. Took me 21 years to get mine. LOL! Told Brooke we were out on our back country Hok skiis yesterday in the deep snow. Had a meal in the outdoors. Always great to see your videos come up. Greetings from the Arrowhead of MN. We will be radical!!
Thanks LL!
Great tips brother, you just reminded me that I have to change the oil on my suburban and my work truck. Happy 2020 to you, Brooke and the kids. Been super busy and haven't had a chance to catch up with yall vids, I'll try to jump over to Girl In The Woods chanel friday. Best wishes from SoCal.
Thanks William
Tip # 1: Couldn't agree more. Life is a little brighter and easier when you're living your dreams. Been wanting to buy some land and build cabin in the UP for years now. Making it happen in 2020. Thanks for the great vidoe(s)!
Right on. Where at in the UP?
Great video! Thank you for doing this. I'm going to try and build my cabin this year ( stick build since there's no straight trees in Oklahoma lol) Fairbanks is my ultimate dream... Alaska is possibly the most beautiful place on Earth! Thanks again!
Thanks, good luck
Did you build it?
No wiser words ever spoken. Well done again Dave!
Leo and Pam
happy new year Dave, right on man look after what you already have and become at least a little bit more self-reliant, like building an outhouse lol
right on
Dave, first off, I think you are journaling quite well(tip#2), I have had more tears roll down my face this evening then since my father passed.... as well, RIP Scotty! Thank you, really deep down, to you and Brooke, from those days in the trailer under a tarpped shelter and material cabin, "Timber" sought for near free - I lived your lives tonight, the Alaskan rafting pictorial was amazing... I am but a simple volunteer protecting 480 hectares of prime camping on a small island called Texada, and I want to truly thank you for your commitment through your trials and tribulations, and sharing everything that you have. My heart goes out to you and your story, your life, your passion. Blessed be. - Triton
I keep a led rechargeable flashlight in the cigarette lighter in my vehicles as well as a headlight!
good plan
I like listening to you, am 67, had a non smoking stroke that took my speech but recovered was a Correction Officer later. Have one son and two
daughters after the stroke, both teach in Vienna, Austria. The younger one is married to a Austrian man. My wife and I are retired and enjoy, traveling, visiting Vienna......and thanking Jesus.......
Right on!
Knowing what you know now what would you change? Number 1, stock up on TP
When you did this video, no one could have imagined how the world went crazy with the pandemic! Love your and your wife's channels.
Thank you!
I'm in line with several of the 20 tips. More coming soon. Thanks for sharing.
A great video! In my father and grandfather's days, your approach would be called common sense, in this day and time, your commentary is a super power.
LOL, thanks
Me: Honey, I wanna go buy a motorcycle. Wife: Go ride the ones you already own! LOL
LOL
Better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
@@gringo3009 After 35 years, that card is well worn! 😁
@@gringo3009 There is only so much time, there is only so much health, there is only so much resilience be grateful and use what you have. For every puzzle, problem, or project you face Apply your resources, skills, and determination.
Dave, this list just confirms it: you are my hero. Solid, sage advice.
Dave, that was a great video
Thanks
Spent the day with my son and he hitched up a old broke horse and a young green one to our HDRV and went for a long drive , cooked on the small wood stove and talked a lot ! Had a great day and now I’m watching another one of your great vids Dave ‘ thank again
That sounds like an Amazing Day!!!!
It ain’t bad !
Bushman is a week of 60°weather in Boston during the freezing season a change not very gradually since the late 50's?
Good stuff, Dave. I will give you a #10 and it's based on another of your videos. "#10: Read good books. Pass them on." I bought and read those three Ben East books you recommended. They were superb. Thank you, thank you. I sent them to my Dad. He loved them. He sent them to his neighbor. He loved them. One of the stories (Ten Terrible Days) was set in the EXACT place where my Dad and I fished in Ontario. Some of my life's most cherished memories. Opening others up to good reading is one of the best gifts you can give.
That is a fantastic #10! You can never go wrong with a good book. Ive read those Ben East books a dozen time.
.........Do you have any recommendations?
@@Bushradical One of the books that really resonated with me was "Crossing the Gates of Alaska" by Dave Metz. One man, 2 dogs and a seemingly impossible journey. I've read it several times. The other, and I suggest the audiobook read by the author, is "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson. The book is a treasure. The movie, not so much.
Even more pertinent in December than it was in Jan. Thanks
First channel I've ever signed up for.......TOTALLY WORTH IT!
Awesome! Thanks, and I feel honored.
I got a new hat for Christmas from my daughter!! 👍
LOL......I didn't
In general I don't write comments, I enjoy being a spectator. However I must say that you are spot on with this. I had a very good paying job with great benefits and in December of 2019 I cashed out my retirement and quit. I make jewelry and do just a tiny bit of wood working. I am not selling anything. We just purchased 35 acres of rough Wyoming land that we will build a small cabin on. I can't wait until my Mr. retires and we start that project. My sister thought that I might be dying when in December I cleaned out every nook and cranny of our home and went a little crazy with cleaning out my life. I feel lighter and healthier! Thank you so much for all of your instructional videos. When we actually begin to build I will be watching them all again. From Wyoming to you and your family, thanks and much love! P.S The water thing.... HAHAHA I always forget to do that!
Thanks Toni. Best of luck to you in Wyoming. Sounds like an amazing project. I love starting something new like that
Head to your local harbor frieght, they give head lamps away regularly!
I moved out of LA to Eastern WA Wooded lake Lots. The FREE Harbor Freight Headlamps are sadly CRAP. I found smaller LED headlamps at my Wal-Mart for $1. Each. I picked up 4. Next trip in I purchased 6. I have a bag of them now maybe 20 or 30. The LED lights are 20 times brighter than the Harbor Freight Free ones. They are loaded with a fresh Nickel sized Battery that has a little sheer of plastic between the contacts to save them for that dark night. I have them in the truck car by the power box, etc etc. Cavemen would have evolved quicker if they had Headlamps.
@@MyFREEFrugalHomestead I didn't say that it was a quality product....I did mention they were from harbor freight...but its a starting point if someone needs one.
@@HospitalLocksmith 150 miles from home towing my little trailer with my New to me Small Tractor on it. In a snow storm. A trailer Tire Blew out. I am on the side of a lonely Palouse, 2 lane Highway in Wheat Fields in Eastern WA. The only Light was a Brand New in the pack H.F. Headlight. It got me home and the tire changed.
I was knocking anything I get for free ! I am very Frugal. If given the option, I take that H.F. FREE Flat Head and Philips Screwdriver that drops the bit out as you remove it from the package instead. I have a few of them in cars and trucks as just incase tools. or I use the Bit in my Drill to drive screws.....For Free
Dave you are wise beyond your years!!!!👍😁🤗❤️
"Be radical, eh?" Your fans north of the border salute you good sir.
#10 and #3 are clutch! They both hint at the importance of Rule #62. Dave, you’re awesome.
"Get Radical"...read your Bible from cover to cover...then do it again.....get closer to God...Jesus is coming back soon...Thanks Bushradical good vid
well said
Amen.
Amen , Jesus is Alive!!!
@se fi One day you'll wish you had. I'll pray that it happens soon.
I want to get my pilots license.
go for it
Not really
You'll never regret it . I got mine in 1977. I don't fly anymore, but I'm sure glad I had the opportunity.
Jack, I built and airplane when I was 48, then my pilots license, and then built a hanger and grass runway at my home. That was 20 years ago and I am still flying. Since then I have built one more airplane and now looking for another one to built.
SAME
Been living off grid here in Mancelona Mi a year August 14, 2021 and love it. I live in a travel trailer and have another that’s just storage. Chainsaw milling the beams & lumber for a mud room between the trailers, have an outhouse, haul in water. Only use a generator on rare occasions. Will build a 12x16 cabin to live in then another that will be combination bath house/outhouse. Will eventually build a 16x28 log cabin with a 12x12 stone kitchen. That’s the plan. Plow snow with my ‘51 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor. Start pressure canning and dig a well, put in a cellar here on my 7 acres of rolling hardwoods.....God willing...
Where can we get the CD?
You could lisen on bushradical.com/music last year, but that appears to be down. Here's Dave on the left in an old video ua-cam.com/video/Nou82kzqN5w/v-deo.html
Love my Gibson J45, Fender Strat and Tele. Everything you have said makes perfect sense to me. I like your wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Which come from God the almighty!!
Of course I get enough water, I got to, I live in the Southwest desert.
Hey, Dave do what we did in the military, Burn out crap barrels
Negative on the crap barrels
HAHAHA You are HILARIOUS! It's great to have a fun channel to watch! Thanks Dave!
Thanks
I think the reason I am subscribed to this channel and enjoy it so much (outside of your format, which is stellar), is the dream for me is the cabin in the woods. Watching you build one, makes me think I could probably do it some day. Just need to start setting aside some scratch for land and lumber.
Love your videos and stories. You are a true american. Greetings from Brazil!
Really wish I seen this back in 2020! Lol definitely got some headlamps now! 😆
Used to have access to a Michi-Craft whitewater canoe. Liked to know it was there in case I wanted to go out on Biscayne Bay (Miami). My friends who owned it used to live in North Minnesota, and moved down in Homestead, Fl late 80's. They lent it to a neighbor women friend who three years back lived in south in the Keys. So, they had it tied to the fence. What came next was some storm called Hurricane Irma. Goodbye fence, and canoe! Boy that thing was well respected - but, one heavy sob! Need a Old Town for down here in lightning country. Sage wisdom you have spoken in this video. Thanks Mr. Bushradical.
Thanks...sorry about the canoe
I have watched this episode 2020, '21 and now '22. I like watching you build cabins.
Have a great Christmas and safe New Year for your whole family. Barry.
I've spent the past year working on being Kansas radical and am much happier for it. My worst one of the 20 is #2, keeping a journal, taking pictures, and Heaven forbid, making videos. I have 100's of stories about my times in Alaska, but after all the years that have passed, I know I've mixed up when things happened on which time I was up north. The stories are all true, but the dates are 50/50 of being right or wrong.
I want to thank you and your whole family for bringing back a flood of the greatest memories I've ever had. Some day I hope to repay you in a meaningful way. What you've given me is priceless. Thank you.
I want to apologize for the poor penmanship on my last correspondence. I sprained my wrist rack mounting some computer, server, and satellite equipment in an old TV station rack. It was some heavy stuff and I should have had some help. My wrist kind of spassed out half way through your letter, but I thought it was more important to get it to you. Love you guys.
Steve......Ive replied 3 times to this comment and it keeps showing up in my "un-answered" comments section....I sure hope you've seen the responses.
@@Bushradical This is the only reply I see. I've never heard of "un-answered" comments before, but now I have! (Good old UA-cam.) Don't know what would have happened, but in my book, it's the thought that counts. Thanks Dave, you're the best.
The plot thickens...I just left a comment on Brooke's mold cleaning video and misspelled "like". I left a reply to correct the spelling, but it's not showing up. Maybe it will show up later, or UA-cam is flaking out.
Hear ye! Hear ye! 2020. I'm getting some things done off that list already. Finally building a small 8x12 cabin. Just a little place to relax in by the creek. It's been on my mind for a long time and yesterday the walls went up. Sharp knives, old reliable tools, clutter free and a good ol' outhouse. 2020 have a good one Dave!
Sounds like the well checked , check list of great things!!!
Thanks so much great advice. I love my older Subaru Outback and other older stuff I have. Saves a lot of money to not buy all new stuff. Love donating to thrift stores and buying from them as well. You and Brooke do fun and enjoyable videos!
Thank you
Watching this in the beginning of 2022, but it's everything I needed to hear right now.
I really appreciate all of the time and effort and honesty and forethought and consideration for others like myself who get to benefit from your experience and willingness to take the additional time to share it all with others. I'm sharing all of your videos I can see. Hope to meet you and your family some day soon. Selling my home in north Texas; moving to New Mexico (possibly between Taos and Santa Fe) so I'll still be within a day's drive from other family members including my grandchildren. God bless you all.
Great vid! Being resourceful and smart with money shows you're not a sucker to the "throw away" consumer mentality that exists today.
Not this guy
I own a 1947 17 foot Grumman canoe and it is still going strong, I use it on a lake in western Mass. This canoe is 1 year older than I am. Paid $100 for it about 45 years ago.
WOW, you don't see em that old very often, not around here anyway
Hi Dave. Much earlier this year I was planning on purchasing a new vehicle. It was going to cost me between $35-45k to get what I wanted. Then I watched this video. It screwed my head back on right and reminded me about wants and needs. I made a list of what I needed in a vehicle and ended up purchasing a 2012 Volkswagen Toureg AWD (diesel) with less than 40k miles and in great shape. Paid 15k. I can tow 7700lbs and it drives like a dream. Thanks for the sound advice. You are a wise and thoughtful person.
Thanks Joan. Believe it or not....I used to drive VW cars in the winter in Fairbanks for a cold weather testing program. We would drive 350-400 miles a day. We had 45 VW products. We had Touregs ( awsome rigs) Audis, golfs, bugs, even 3 Bentleys. It was a great job! Especially for guys like me who had the winters off .....I did concrete work in the summer
Fun to watch..inspiring! Just watched your Girl in the Woods too :). You are two very special people! I've become a true fan! 🙋♀️
Thanks
Great advice. Doesn’t hurt that you are so adorable and humble when sharing it. Thanks Dave!
LOL, I appreciate that
Got my 1st motorcycle a year out of high school (1962 BSA) it still does basically the same thing as my GOLDWING (1983) RODE MOST OF THE 48 STATES WITH IT, still does the same job as the the new Goldwing 2020's, just not the glamour.
Well said
I was lucky that my mom always over prepared for everything. I've picked up that trait from her. I thank her for teaching me that. A person can never be over prepared
I love your tips, and watching your channel makes me love Michiganders and Loopers more and more! I am the one who used the iphone 6 till it went kaput.I share your thinking on buying quality items that "are older than you are, but in better shape." Those are true words of wisdom.
Your most welcome, The backwoods down to earth practical knowledge both you and your wife present to this community is outstanding. Love the reduce, reuse and recycle mentality.
You sir have hit the nail on the head! I really enjoy watching! Happy New Year and God Bless! From Lake City, Michigan!
Right on! I stop in to Chuck Flints shop ever once in a while..( The carpet Shop/ pawn shop) . Ive also spent a couple 4th of Julys in Lake City.........its like a war there on the 4th!
That's cool! Yes I always stop by Chuck's shop. He is getting into "Live Edge" planks. He has bought a couple of portable saw mills and has built some solar kilns for drying the wood. We live just north of the County Park Boat launch on Meadowlark Ln. Look us up when you are in town we have plenty of room and if our VRBO isn't rent you can have the place for yourself! Maybe we can do some fishing. We have a 30' pontoon and all of the gear!
I have the same three things in my pocket as you. Love your simple canoe rack. Luckily my truck came with one. Headlamps rock!
Doing some sanding and buffing on them plastic headlights will clear up them lenses...thats all them cheap store kits do. And I really recommend you put a clear, or a high clear spray pant over them And you can change them old bulbs out for LEDs. We did this stuff to my wife Jennifer's old trailblazer and the g6 we had. Makes a bug difference for sure.
GREAT VIDEO, I just finished cleaning out every closet tool and electronics. 2020 will be the year accomplishments.
right on!
Thank you for all of your videos. I much enjoy these as they teach me a lot of helpful new things and we can never know too much.
Man does tip 14 (make what you have better than getting something new) need to be taught more. This can be used in so many aspects. Wise man. Thank you for the tips/ life lessons.
After years of debating and figuring and wondering If I can afford it, my wife finally convinced me to buy a tractor. It was "radical" for me and that is some great advice! It's such a relief and I'm getting a ton of stuff done that I have been putting off.
No truer words have ever been said. I believe in keeping what you have in the best condition possible. When you are finished using your tool make sure you put it away in the correct condition! Great advice for everyone.
Nice list of 20, esp #1. I’ve tried to do that my entire life, no regrets. You’re one of the best channels on here. Have a great 2020 Bushradical!
Thanks Bart
Watching this video on April 3rd 2020... WOW... these tips are so valuable! Thanks Dave😊 I also am a huge Dave and Brooke fan after watching y'all on Alone, with the both of you and Brooke's time alone as well! You're great folks, your kids are blessed to have you as parents/ teachers...I look forward to seeing them participate in videos in the future, add they learn all of the ways to be self reliant. Thank you! Great channel by the way👍😊
Thanks. I appreciate the comment, and I'll pass it on to Brooke
This video popped up today. Strange...Your #1 is my favorite. I put my resignation in at my job yesterday. I was doing that work last year and had a ball. This year, NOPE. New supervisor, new people, MORE PEOPLE, it's a crazy place. I couldn't take it. I wrote some books and trying to get an agent. I don't like Self-publishing because my one book has barely sold.
Hopefully, the boyfriend and I will travel while I still look for work. We are heading WEST again. We have a fondness for Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana :)
I love #1 especially and I would add that doing what's in your heart is imperative to life, not radical. Love you and Brook for sharing.
Thanks