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  • @maryhudgins9133
    @maryhudgins9133 5 років тому +547

    Loved it when u came in and said “lunch time”. The smile on your face said EVERYTHING! So happy u two are together permanently!

    • @jeanblythe1595
      @jeanblythe1595 5 років тому +48

      Yes!!! *That* is the special smile :D Welcome Mrs. James, and we all hope you are happy there. Shawn doesn't smile like that for anyone else :D It's why we love you when we don't know you yet. Happy 2020 to the whole James family!!!

    • @piteusx8440
      @piteusx8440 5 років тому +19

      After a week of silence, I was wondering if Shawn got an ax to the head. :) Moving can be stressful. Glad to see they are happy and doing well.

    • @noneofbizorjuliejt6466
      @noneofbizorjuliejt6466 5 років тому +23

      Shawn so happy for you that your wife is there now!

    • @13prevailbushcraft
      @13prevailbushcraft 5 років тому +11

      Was thinking the same thing !

    • @sixpinkoneblue
      @sixpinkoneblue 5 років тому +25

      I was just coming to the comment section to type this! The smile on his face said it ALL! Yay! I am honestly looking forward to seeing what Mrs. James does [or doesn't if she is camera shy lol] in the videos. Possibly how to do her sourdough bread? Heehee. This is a new year and new chapter!

  • @nicksmith7552
    @nicksmith7552 5 років тому +222

    Gotta love a woman who brings her own washing machine when she moves in !.

  • @lindafoster2141
    @lindafoster2141 5 років тому +50

    The lady of the cabin is in the house!!!! We ladies have been waiting for you!!!! So happy for you both! Happy New Year!

    • @kathyhoipo
      @kathyhoipo 5 років тому

      We have been so looking forward to you being here and part of the adventure!

    • @EmAytch_
      @EmAytch_ 5 років тому +2

      Linda FOSTER hiding his wife’s face (which I’m sure was her choice, not his) is going to do wonders for the lady audience of My Self Reliance. Now you can all watch and fantasize it being you out there in the wilderness with Ole Shawn, cutting firewood and taking sponge baths every couple of days. You naughty girls 🥰🔥😘

    • @lindafoster2141
      @lindafoster2141 5 років тому

      @@EmAytch_ why do even waste your negative thoughts, did we even ask your opinion? Good lord.

    • @danutdlp
      @danutdlp 5 років тому +2

      Linda FOSTER he’s just teasing ya’ll

    • @EmAytch_
      @EmAytch_ 5 років тому +2

      Linda FOSTER I don’t need someone to ask for my opinion to comment on your post or a UA-cam video, that’s why there are comment and reply sections in the first place. Sorry that I’m not sorry a little joke got you all worked up, it certainly wasn’t meant to be negative. You don’t have to play the protective mama bear joke police on this UA-cam channel

  • @roylung4108
    @roylung4108 2 роки тому +1

    I am so glad you found a wife - wonderful!

  • @shannonwilliams1941
    @shannonwilliams1941 5 років тому +67

    The look on your face when you walked through the door and saw your wife there! ❤️🙏🏻

  • @fa5234
    @fa5234 5 років тому +45

    I still can't believe you did everything alone. That's one life accomplishment. Again Shawn congratulations.

  • @hughcrewproductions3232
    @hughcrewproductions3232 5 років тому +148

    Me: Flicking though UA-cam Randomly.
    My Grand Son: Pop Pop, Can you put on that log cabin man and the Dog? " Thanks, you are now officially a sitcom in my house. 😁. Keep up the outstanding work & production.

    • @DreamsSketcher
      @DreamsSketcher 5 років тому +5

      I think that is a great sign! Sure beats a lot of the negative junk out there..🙂

    • @roberthudson6284
      @roberthudson6284 5 років тому +11

      My country is on fire. BUT no matter how bad things get, there's always Shawn and Cali to cheer me up and keep me going.

    • @m1a1abrams93
      @m1a1abrams93 5 років тому +2

      @@roberthudson6284 Stay safe. Hope they get it out soon. The military should be helping to put them out. They have the equipment to fly blind if need be. It truly baffles me why they are not called in when it can't be extinguished by local fire res ponders.

    • @joeheid2776
      @joeheid2776 5 років тому +1

      I tell my sister all the time it's time to watch the Cabin Guy.

    • @kmacradio
      @kmacradio 5 років тому +1

      His video production skills really are top notch. I wonder if he outsources the editing.

  • @treasure2behold282
    @treasure2behold282 4 роки тому +109

    Cali is having the time of her life. Her antics in the background are hilarious. 💞

  • @Jogi5
    @Jogi5 5 років тому +124

    the smile on your face shows how happy you are that your wife is there, wish you a nice time in the wild and look forward to new films greetings from Germany

    • @AlanaShuster
      @AlanaShuster 5 років тому +4

      I noticed the smile as well. Nice to see.

    • @amparoalvarez9001
      @amparoalvarez9001 5 років тому +1

      I think we all did notice...He is more his happier self...

    • @kimberlys.t.7206
      @kimberlys.t.7206 5 років тому +4

      Jogi5 that infectious smiles say it all . Sweetest man , he’s adorable. I like to see her do some projects with the wood you peel off the outsides of the trees she can that as outline candle holders with that on the out side as well as fire starters with wax it’s really quit easy . Because Shawn is going to come out with his on Shawn James sauces barbecue sauces more than likely he could probably come up with some spices as well and who knows what you can do with the garden food I could see his name up in lights already ,you guys have a uplatform to build on so maybe think about it I think it would be a great success. Just a thought I’m always looking for ways to make money lol

    • @nadinebrooks8005
      @nadinebrooks8005 2 роки тому

      Ļķòlp

    • @lindahazlewood936
      @lindahazlewood936 2 роки тому +1

      I’ve just watched this and was struck by that beautiful smile..
      I’ve always appreciated watching this fine figure of a man … handsome.. easy to listen to with a nice mild accent.. and continue to be surprised at what he can do… apart from building/creating.. then cooking… then gardening.. hunting.. making maple sugar … etc etc… is there anything you can’t do? Keep on keeping on… so inspiring.. relaxing… ticks all the boxes..👍😊🦘

  • @tonkatoytruck
    @tonkatoytruck 5 років тому +116

    I love your style. No need to ramble or have the camera stuffed in your face like so many other vloggers. Video says it all. Your wife sounds like a trooper. You have a keeper. Tell her we wish here well and have mad respect for the both of you. Thanks for sharing.

  • @marcusdaviso
    @marcusdaviso 5 років тому +62

    Love the washing machine and mangle, though I think if I came home and presented this to my missus I'd be sleeping in my garage. Indefinately.

    • @tommysimpson807
      @tommysimpson807 5 років тому +3

      LOL

    • @davidrobertthomas1515
      @davidrobertthomas1515 5 років тому

      @Eagle1 I'd be in the garage with the washing machine. But what damage could she do with that ringer? I ask while holding on tightly to my 'limpet'.

    • @CarriUSA
      @CarriUSA 5 років тому

      I hope she plans on teaching him how to work that thing....I’d be livid. At least buy one of those automatic non electric ones. My husband bought me a sewing machine one year and said I can mend his shirts...I didn’t talk to him for a week, informed him he’s doing his own laundry and never mended anything. You want a mom, move back home.

    • @davidrobertthomas1515
      @davidrobertthomas1515 5 років тому

      @@CarriUSA Lol Lol At least he didn't have to reside in the garage.

  • @daltongregory6805
    @daltongregory6805 3 роки тому +57

    A rare and wonderful life. I have to smile when I see that his meals NOW include vegetables as his wife does the cooking.

  • @bradcavanagh3092
    @bradcavanagh3092 5 років тому +71

    Wow, that's cold! (for an Aussie) I can't recall ever seeing you looking so happy as you are in this video. You're beaming with happiness because you're living the dream!
    Thank you for all the time you take to share your journey with us random strangers.

    • @JesusFriedChrist
      @JesusFriedChrist 5 років тому

      Brad Cavanagh It’s -31°C right now in Calgary, with a high of -27°. Tomorrow it goes down to -34°, and that’s all without including the windchill. Typical Canadian winter eh bud.

    • @21stcenturyapocalypse89
      @21stcenturyapocalypse89 5 років тому

      @@JesusFriedChrist One of the few times I would rather be in Ontario is this cold snap. They're reportedly warm this year.

    • @bradcavanagh3092
      @bradcavanagh3092 5 років тому

      @@JesusFriedChrist If you remove the minus sign from those temperatures, that's what we've got here :)

  • @claverhouse1
    @claverhouse1 5 років тому +45

    That old washing machine was some find! I remember my grandmother using a mangle with the laundry when I was a kid.

    • @helplmchoking
      @helplmchoking 5 років тому +9

      Same here! My grandmother had one of them fancy electric ones, I was terrified of losing my fingers (or being sucked through and coming out as a pancake) as a kid

    • @donnacole4227
      @donnacole4227 5 років тому +5

      It's called a Mangle ? I've never heard that word but I'm familiar with the wringer washers for sure.

    • @Mantreaus
      @Mantreaus 5 років тому +9

      I grew up using a wringer washer and drying clothes on a line either in the basement during foul weather or on a line outside during dry weather. Found out that during winter that you could hang wet clothes on the line till they froze hard, then beat the ice out of them and they would be dried faster after bringing them inside. Could have used one like he has in the bush when I lived there without power instead of the creek and rocks.
      He's a lucky man to have a woman who would live that lifestyle in today's tech society.

    • @dfuss2756
      @dfuss2756 5 років тому +2

      That washer brought back fond memories of how strong my arms were back then!

    • @sheilam4964
      @sheilam4964 5 років тому +4

      @@donnacole4227 That's what we call them too in Western Canada, wringers. They wring out your wet clothes. You can start one item and add another to the tail-end of the first and just keep adding on from the wash tub till it is empty. They all go through the wringer and into the wash tub of cold rinse water behind. Then you swish them around in the rinse water, swing the wringer around to the side and put them all through the wringer again into the clothes basket to carry them out to the clothes line. Those wringers can jam up and tear your clothes pretty bad so you have to watch closely and catch that as quick as you can so you can unlatch the latch on the end that clamps the wringers together, to save your clothes. Doing laundry by hand or this way once a week soon reduces the number of clothes and linens you are willing to get dirty in 7 days. Another reason you wil reduce the number is because of the time it takes. I will take all day to haul & warm the water, wash & rinse a few tub-fulls of clothes (in the same water), hang the clothes on the line then wait for them to dry and the rest is pretty much the same except you can expect more wrinkles which you can iron out if you feel the need to look friendly to the neighbors or to look acceptable on camera. I see trips to the laudro-mat in the near future. ; - ) And less clothes & linens dirtied during the week. This will be done during the weekly trip for groceries, mail and uploading videos. Just like the old days. : - )

  • @sarahsiskin6780
    @sarahsiskin6780 5 років тому +54

    She’s here! It’s as if we’ve all been along for the build up to this day!! Congrats!! Woo hoo! She’s here!

  • @katherinekuhn9765
    @katherinekuhn9765 4 роки тому +55

    It's great to see a Real Man at work. Your skills are amazing.

    • @nathanscott7910
      @nathanscott7910 3 роки тому +1

      What are the requirements to be a real man? Is it because he cuts the wood, chops the wood, brings the wood into the house, and cooks too?

  • @omalleysmith9100
    @omalleysmith9100 5 років тому +305

    The dog is the happiest person there.

  • @joeheid2776
    @joeheid2776 5 років тому +135

    Some of the scenes are like post cards. Astonishing.

  • @kanamichelle7404
    @kanamichelle7404 5 років тому +35

    I have been fortunate to live like that, and let me tell you, it is so enriching and rewarding. There is nothing like being cuddled up by a fire when it is snowing and stormy outside. You just have to plan everything and work smart. Great way to stay in shape too! I am glad your lovely wife has joined you. Must be bliss.

  • @Judy.LoveandLightAlways
    @Judy.LoveandLightAlways 4 роки тому +177

    Into the Canadian forest they go.
    To lose their minds.
    Then find their soul's.
    How lucky you both are to have achieved this Amazing life. I salute you Shawn, Your wife, daughter's and beautiful "cali" We your subscribers, and distant virtual friend's admire, envy, and adore you all. Thank you for this wonderful journey you are taking us on. From Australia xx

  • @denisedarrell6828
    @denisedarrell6828 5 років тому +77

    Welcome Home Mrs. James!

  • @dugdru2
    @dugdru2 5 років тому +239

    Lol, one of the first times I have seen Shawn come in and smile at the camera...he must be happy to have his wife there too. Place is looking great!

    • @claudiahrod5362
      @claudiahrod5362 5 років тому +1

      😍👍

    • @sonyagraske376
      @sonyagraske376 5 років тому +3

      YES, YES IT IS A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH. A REFUGE.

    • @peternaejtosh4910
      @peternaejtosh4910 4 роки тому +1

      👌🏽❤️

    • @berhanegebriel3155
      @berhanegebriel3155 4 роки тому +2

      What more important than his Eternal Partner should he receive than his wife? He is joyful not happy.

  • @tsunami3240
    @tsunami3240 5 років тому +162

    Where in the world did you find that washing machine? I’m 91 years old and I remember my mother having a washing machine with a handle that you had to pump back and forth when I was about six years old. My dad died when I was two (in fact, the day before my second birthday) and there were five children. She did laundry for other people to feed her family.

    • @CGJUGO80
      @CGJUGO80 4 роки тому +30

      Hope you are still doing well, noble senior of ours!

    • @zachwilson6119
      @zachwilson6119 4 роки тому +9

      wow what a beautiful story

    • @caderatliff3712
      @caderatliff3712 4 роки тому +5

      ZOMG ... check out that 19th century hand crank clothes wash tub & wringer!

    • @TheTruthlady
      @TheTruthlady 4 роки тому +7

      I'm 65, my mom is 90...we both remember her mom's machine, identical to it. My mom has a story of getting home from school and finding her mom down in the basement doing the laundry 😊

    • @janenguyen4437
      @janenguyen4437 3 роки тому +1

      this is wonderful life for everybody thanks ❤️

  • @01JH
    @01JH 4 роки тому +43

    He is an inspiration! Saw how you built that from nothing, and by yourself. You are amazing ! I truly respect his work ethics, skills and tenacity! You need to teach some classes on how you do everything. Love the videos. So impressed. . . really an inspiration! You have my respect.

  • @livinglife8333
    @livinglife8333 5 років тому +38

    I love the sound of a metal stove when it’s hot. The smell of burning wood, the wind etc very peaceful indeed.

    • @livinglife8333
      @livinglife8333 5 років тому

      The only thing missing are some good books.

    • @TinyGalore
      @TinyGalore 5 років тому

      @@livinglife8333 and coffee.

  • @maryannanaya905
    @maryannanaya905 5 років тому +63

    While you’re talking towards the end Cali is having a blast rolling in the snow. So funny.

    • @G.B...
      @G.B... 5 років тому +7

      Cali is an expert on stealing the scene.

  • @everyonebutchina7656
    @everyonebutchina7656 5 років тому +57

    Life is short, enjoy every moment when you can, what's important is your mind, every day are new to us, stay what you like and love to be.

  • @jesuscamacho2583
    @jesuscamacho2583 3 роки тому

    You have the wilderness, log cabin, dog, and now soulmate. In my humble opinion, it can’t get any better than that!!

  • @theresaosullivan9205
    @theresaosullivan9205 5 років тому +101

    Welcome home Mrs James, wishing you both many many years of happiness and blessings.🕊🙏

  • @Geo-oe8ce
    @Geo-oe8ce 5 років тому +111

    Your wife reminds me of the neighbor Wilson on Home Improvement. 😁

    • @echopiece79
      @echopiece79 5 років тому +7

      Hahaha hilarious and spot on!

    • @dandaniels4558
      @dandaniels4558 5 років тому +6

      Heres hoping shes better looking 😁👍

    • @TheLoxxxton
      @TheLoxxxton 5 років тому +4

      Yep the hood thing! I guess it's gonna be a mosquito net in the the summer😳

    • @joeg6242
      @joeg6242 5 років тому +3

      I think he married Kenny from South Park

    • @runamonk
      @runamonk 5 років тому

      that's hilarious lol

  • @Christopher_J_1960
    @Christopher_J_1960 5 років тому +25

    Your wife sold me when she picked up the laundry basin and carried it in to the sauna by herself. Best of luck to you!

    • @howbigisyourlove
      @howbigisyourlove 5 років тому +1

      yeah she's an independant spirit like her hubby .. loved that too !

  • @Matriarchtaylor
    @Matriarchtaylor 3 роки тому +1

    I am 57 and I remember that washing machine and I would still use it today. I would absolutely love to see Shawn use it!

  • @electrictomato8667
    @electrictomato8667 5 років тому +78

    I’d honestly love to see Mrs. Reliance do a vlog to give updates on how she’s adjusting, thoughts and what not. Love your channel!

    • @karrigirl
      @karrigirl 5 років тому +2

      Lyndsey Lynch absolutely a MUST!!!

    • @fjeinca
      @fjeinca 5 років тому

      Windmill Acres and Copper Creek Cabin I don’t detect discomfort; it seems to me as though she’s slowly warming up to the idea. I’m staying tuned to get more glimpses of the woman of mystery as her guy continues to do his thing(s).

  • @cjw2661
    @cjw2661 5 років тому +53

    Om my gosh !!! I haven't seen a washer like that since I was about 8 years old. And I'm 58 now.
    Love Cali rolling around in the background while you are talking.

    • @pcbacklash_3261
      @pcbacklash_3261 5 років тому +3

      That's funny because I'm also 58, and I haven't seen one of those since I was a child as well (my grandma had one). It's going to be a lot of work! :-)

    • @cherry49403
      @cherry49403 5 років тому +3

      I'm 58 as well.....I remember when my Grandma made boiled dinner on washdays, 'cuz it took the same amount of time to make boiled dinner as it took to do the wash. :)

    • @volcanocollins9845
      @volcanocollins9845 5 років тому +1

      I've never seen one of those and I'm...27. I'd like something like that in the future.

    • @karenrn6173
      @karenrn6173 5 років тому +4

      I used to help my grandmother with laundry in the 1950/60s with the same washer. Then once that was complete we would hang the clothes outside. Check my grandparents huge garden, they had a year round garden. Around the corner down the street was a mom and pop grocery store-- the charger grocery store was a few miles away. If we went to my uncle's house we would pick a chicken or 2 out and watched its butchering and defeathering. Had chicken dinner, veggies from the garden
      And of course had to take the laundry in. Does e1 remember how fresh the clothes smelled?

    • @guyazbell7437
      @guyazbell7437 5 років тому

      Me either i once had a ringer job from the 50,s but that one is a work of art.

  • @paulbickley658
    @paulbickley658 5 років тому +173

    The dog doing a snow bath in the background was priceless.

    • @HandbagDiva
      @HandbagDiva 5 років тому +3

      Paul Bickley that dog really loves the cold!!!

    • @empress2500
      @empress2500 5 років тому +3

      yes I know, I was more focused on what the dog was doing that what he was saying

    • @quentinjaxon7309
      @quentinjaxon7309 4 роки тому +2

      15:40

    • @RebelKhan10
      @RebelKhan10 4 роки тому

      I was looking for this comment haha effin doggo

  • @xiomaramontero466
    @xiomaramontero466 4 роки тому +1

    It’s fantastic to be so handy and to do that yourself is a blessing

  • @DebMorrow57
    @DebMorrow57 5 років тому +88

    Just couldn't get the smile off my face! So happy for you and your wife!

  • @built4xploration253
    @built4xploration253 5 років тому +18

    I think it is so amazing that you have a partner that has chosen to be part of the cabin life.I am so happy for you both. I look forward to seeing the adjustments, and the continued expansion of the property.

  • @adelacoburn1396
    @adelacoburn1396 5 років тому +23

    Aww that smile when you came in, so happy your both together again. What a great gift, what a sweet blanket.
    HA HA HA HA HA Cali rolling around in the background, I love that dog

  • @roadglide6895
    @roadglide6895 4 роки тому +1

    I thought the craftsmanship was awesome....then he started cooking!!! Great job. This motivates me to get some things done...!

  • @ddlk9913
    @ddlk9913 5 років тому +37

    15:40 Cali in the background 😊 making me smile

  • @dougscode
    @dougscode 5 років тому +16

    Congratulations!
    It was good to see that smile when you walked into the cabin and saw her.

  • @suemcknight9051
    @suemcknight9051 5 років тому +21

    Loved the part of this video seeing your wife caressing & petting Calli.... and the absolute look of love & devotion on Call’s face. Makes my heart go pittie-pat 💕

  • @claudiosaltara7003
    @claudiosaltara7003 4 роки тому

    Shawn, you are the most insightful person inpersonal matters. You have a natural way to explain life that makes it easy to adjust to downturns.

  • @ercan.dmr.28
    @ercan.dmr.28 5 років тому +27

    When your wife come back in your there.You are so happy. Because there is the most valuable of you. Greetings from TURKEY. Have a nice day... 🇨🇦🇹🇷👏😊😊

  • @allen8iluminada
    @allen8iluminada 5 років тому +314

    I'm with a big smile seeing husband and wife finally together in their great cabin. Shawn's smile @ 10:53 says it all. Blessings! 💕
    January 10, 2020

    • @ronquesnelle7294
      @ronquesnelle7294 5 років тому +5

      Iluminada Williams you are so right...

    • @jau2552
      @jau2552 5 років тому +8

      YES that smile...

    • @livingandtravel_cm
      @livingandtravel_cm 5 років тому +8

      That's exactly what I thought! Pictures say more than 1000 words...I am glad for you! ❤👍🍀

    • @louiseahammond4846
      @louiseahammond4846 5 років тому +9

      That’s a smile only a loving husband has for his loving wife!

    • @AdeleWildrose
      @AdeleWildrose 5 років тому +8

      Such a lovely moment. Secret to happiness is the simple things. A meal ready when you come in from working. Warmth, food and love. Riches indeed ❤️

  • @charlesvincett84
    @charlesvincett84 5 років тому +28

    Congrats on getting off the debt treadmill and living full time with your wife! Way to go buddy!

  • @jannettebrown2033
    @jannettebrown2033 4 роки тому +4

    Did you see the smile on his face when he came in the door, that is love.

  • @Sandy-Texas-
    @Sandy-Texas- 5 років тому +106

    I'm so happy your wife has joined you. You have a different spirit about you know. even Calli seems happier. I wish you all the best year ever and adjustments are no big deal when you're with people you love. Lᵒᵛᵉᵧₒᵤ♥

  • @timackal6101
    @timackal6101 5 років тому +16

    Absolutely love watching your videos. Huge dream of mine to live off grid one day. Sadly I lost my wife 7 years ago so I will have to do it solo, but I have my dog.

    • @heatherkay1610
      @heatherkay1610 5 років тому

      Sorry for your loss. I lost my husband 21 years ago.

  • @paulettesloat3242
    @paulettesloat3242 5 років тому +23

    and on a serious note - your humbleness is what makes you real and I can't wait for more vids...enjoy your cabin and solitude far far away from the rat race!!!

  • @Iam.com.c
    @Iam.com.c 4 роки тому

    Am so glad your wife is with you now . Life is good and better with a good wife like yours

  • @pam6243
    @pam6243 4 роки тому +140

    Adorable dog. Always doing his part in carrying something too.

    • @ellenmurrayf6162
      @ellenmurrayf6162 4 роки тому +5

      Dogs love to help y

    • @reneeperea185
      @reneeperea185 4 роки тому

      Jjjoookok

    • @CGJUGO80
      @CGJUGO80 4 роки тому +3

      it’s nice to actually see a dog with a purpose. Unlike the surrogate children 95% of them have become.

    • @poughkeepsie8516
      @poughkeepsie8516 4 роки тому +9

      He’s a Golden RETRIEVER, of course he’s always carrying smth 😍

    • @rangeriver
      @rangeriver 4 роки тому

      Hhh, yeah

  • @johnahola3502
    @johnahola3502 5 років тому +64

    Just be happy together, that's what counts the most in life

    • @dandaniels4558
      @dandaniels4558 5 років тому +2

      Well happy and good health.and there going to need good health to do what there doing.

    • @gorandukic2215
      @gorandukic2215 5 років тому

      but i don't think they live together just once :(

    • @johnahola3502
      @johnahola3502 5 років тому

      @@gorandukic2215 guess you know more than me, no more comments from me

  • @mariusciobanu8836
    @mariusciobanu8836 5 років тому +47

    I love this family ! Cali is so beautiful ! Your videos are the most beautiful I have ever seen. Thank you Shawn.

  • @em-emwalalang1108
    @em-emwalalang1108 4 роки тому

    I am happy for him..
    He is now not alone..
    Very nice..very industrious.
    Super hard working.
    Very talented.
    Be in good health always and safe.

  • @imayhem1
    @imayhem1 5 років тому +94

    That lil smile when u walked in and saw the missus has made my day happy new yr to u both

  • @Smiithrz
    @Smiithrz 5 років тому +324

    Shawn: “something something serious update talk”
    Cali: “LA LA LA LA ROLLING IN THE SNOOW, I’M SO FLUFFY!”

    • @bonniebonkers4779
      @bonniebonkers4779 5 років тому +9

      lol i noticed that too.

    • @benwilliams3490
      @benwilliams3490 5 років тому +7

      The best part of the episode

    • @loveforthor6586
      @loveforthor6586 5 років тому +5

      I love ❤️ this episode! I want to hear your wife and you talk sometimes.

    • @wouterblieck1877
      @wouterblieck1877 5 років тому +6

      Hahaha, she's stealing the show, isn't she? :p

    • @CPC-Wanda
      @CPC-Wanda 5 років тому +3

      Rich Smith I wonder what she’s found to rub in! Lol.

  • @ronhall9040
    @ronhall9040 5 років тому +428

    "Lookie here, Ethyl..gotcha one of them thar new-fangled warshin' machines from the Sersy-Roebuck catylog..we's in high cotton, now"...;-)

    • @iguardian1
      @iguardian1 5 років тому +26

      Hilarious! Sheer class 🤣

    • @Lionesse-z41553
      @Lionesse-z41553 5 років тому +15

      I want one!

    • @tommygunn1901
      @tommygunn1901 5 років тому +34

      Omg 😂 I read this to my GF who’s from Indiana 😂 and her granny had one and her name was Ethyl , I just about died laughing just now

    • @deborahbender5333
      @deborahbender5333 5 років тому +5

      Lol

    • @donnacole4227
      @donnacole4227 5 років тому +9

      I just love this here message 😂

  • @Helena5211
    @Helena5211 4 роки тому +6

    Guys, look at the happiness of this dog! Wow is one of the most beautiful things in the video

  • @samwarren9833
    @samwarren9833 5 років тому +27

    So glad to see that you wife is now there with you!!
    Also proud of all you have been able to overcome as a team. Great job you two!!

  • @kylethompson4939
    @kylethompson4939 5 років тому +15

    This is my favorite episode yet! I can’t wait to see how things keep progressing. Your wife is a great addition to the channel!

  • @gregday5169
    @gregday5169 5 років тому +282

    I love how Cali photo-bombs Shawn when he's talking.

    • @ClayBlasdel44
      @ClayBlasdel44 5 років тому +5

      Exactly. She rarely misses a shot.

    • @cynthiairish497
      @cynthiairish497 5 років тому +6

      Cali actually photo bombs a few time...lol. We are all so happy that you and your wife can now start a new adventure just the "3" of you. Looking forward to seeing 2020's videos.

    • @hanorabrennan8846
      @hanorabrennan8846 5 років тому +3

      She had me captivated also. She's a real beauty.

  • @margaretm.5084
    @margaretm.5084 2 роки тому

    Congratulations! Do not forget to treasure a sense of humor...you have earned it!

  • @jewels7832
    @jewels7832 5 років тому +14

    Wohoo the wife is there! Love that wash machine! Cali looked like she was having fun with the moving in.

  • @ladysmith3988
    @ladysmith3988 5 років тому +8

    Welcome home, Mrs. James!!!

  • @helgafalckenberg6635
    @helgafalckenberg6635 5 років тому +18

    If Cali was happy all the time, she’s now the most lucky dog on earth! ❤️❤️❤️
    And you too!

  • @caunguyen3701
    @caunguyen3701 3 роки тому

    Hello Shawn
    I'm Vietnamese, I love watching your videos.
    The graphics of the video are very beautiful, the scenery is very attractive and peaceful.
    Your UA-cam is one of my favorite channels.
    Thank you for creating great videos.

  • @FlowerLadyLorraine
    @FlowerLadyLorraine 5 років тому +15

    I loved this video and am so glad you two are together. Love that washing machine, wow. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your adventure. God's continued blessings on you both.

  • @traceypotts9425
    @traceypotts9425 5 років тому +45

    The shot of the cabin at night with the lights on just looks like a Christmas card love it

  • @missteacup9726
    @missteacup9726 5 років тому +35

    Well, here's an idea to keep your bedroom a bit cooler: hang up a thick curtain all across your bedroom at the top of the stairs. That will keep a lot of the heat outside your bedroom! The thicker the fabric the better it will be. You could even use blankets. Lots of love from the Netherlands.

  • @laurafedora5385
    @laurafedora5385 4 роки тому +6

    So nice to find a partner in life to live this way with!

  • @mareelutze2822
    @mareelutze2822 5 років тому +11

    Welcome Mrs James so beautiful to see and feel you along side of Shaun, Im so happy and delighted for you both going forward...a wonderful way to reconnect in the love that brought you together in the beginning...Happy Trails...

  • @andersonpimenta6979
    @andersonpimenta6979 5 років тому +23

    This place looks beautiful during the winter ❤️🇨🇦

  • @raynoladominguez4730
    @raynoladominguez4730 5 років тому +17

    I love that washing machine! Good to see your love has joined you.

  • @judithaime2242
    @judithaime2242 3 роки тому

    Man God bless you and your family give you strength with your beautiful wife when two of you agreed together you making progress that’s so beautiful

  • @c490cuK
    @c490cuK 5 років тому +6

    Wow, an antique washing machine I haven't seen one of those in years and your beautiful wife is with you now, let hope she learns to love the place as you do.

  • @pascalchavanon1930
    @pascalchavanon1930 5 років тому +26

    I can’t wait to see the Finished back room. Great job🇫🇷

  • @j.edwardsawlaw4735
    @j.edwardsawlaw4735 5 років тому +161

    I am fairly certain no dog has ever had a better life than Cali.

    • @TheLoxxxton
      @TheLoxxxton 5 років тому +9

      Can't agree more!! Blessed doggo indeed

    • @Sandy-Texas-
      @Sandy-Texas- 5 років тому +2

      I know right! 🐕

    • @nickcsuki8123
      @nickcsuki8123 4 роки тому +13

      @@aliaosman655 Being with humans is pretty natural for dogs. Been like this for ages. Dogs are not the animals they where a thousands years ago...

    • @msdeedee3807
      @msdeedee3807 4 роки тому +3

      And the dog is happy and well.

    • @thornbird6768
      @thornbird6768 4 роки тому +1

      She’d definitely lovin her doggie life ❤️

  • @kathyweber793
    @kathyweber793 2 роки тому

    Wow! That's fantastic that your wife is with you now! I'm sure she loved it!

  • @chrissyzcreationz
    @chrissyzcreationz 5 років тому +8

    Welcome to the cabin, Mrs. Shawn! Looking forward to getting to know you!

  • @ivelinivanov7368
    @ivelinivanov7368 5 років тому +29

    Shawn, it's so amazingly calming to watch you do... what you do. Every single step of it. Thank you for the great, great content!

  • @bigdaverobo21
    @bigdaverobo21 5 років тому +29

    The food always looks so good as well!

    • @dandaniels4558
      @dandaniels4558 5 років тому +1

      Makes me hungry everytime he cooked and now they cook.
      Stomach starts growling .they definitely are good cookseven in the wilderness in a cabin.

    • @volcanocollins9845
      @volcanocollins9845 5 років тому +1

      His stove has a leek.

    • @mcgrooter61
      @mcgrooter61 5 років тому

      @@volcanocollins9845 That was very punny! :)

    • @color-head1696
      @color-head1696 5 років тому

      Rule No.1: never start his videos with an empty stomach! Otherwise you'll be suffering 😀

  • @jameslower7350
    @jameslower7350 2 роки тому

    I really admire this kind of lifestyle and have alot of respect for those who can live it. The log cabin is really nice.

  • @Africanvillageactivities
    @Africanvillageactivities 4 роки тому +52

    First he's handsome and hardworking second beautiful wife, cutest happy dog, cutest videos ....what a life. Beautiful

    • @hatoriterry8198
      @hatoriterry8198 4 роки тому +3

      Single Tish beautiful daughters too..

    • @estelleschneider9033
      @estelleschneider9033 4 роки тому +1

      Thank God for His mercy and Grace. All BLESSINGS great and small..food shelter clothing and All His Provision
      All Praises!!

    • @luisamandac6069
      @luisamandac6069 3 роки тому +1

      I learn lots on you tube,

  • @bernadetedeslandes6876
    @bernadetedeslandes6876 5 років тому +40

    I am Brazilian, I don't understand anything you say, I can only say that I love your videos.

    • @MarcosGleideCardoso
      @MarcosGleideCardoso 4 роки тому +2

      Você não é a única Bernadete, também não entendo nadinha do que ele fala, mas, a imagem, a historia, o local, ultrapassa facilmente a barreira do idioma. Vejo todos os vídeos, gosto muito.
      Será que é porque eu moro na cidade de Vitoria no estado do Espirito/santo que é muito Quente?

    • @MarcosGleideCardoso
      @MarcosGleideCardoso 4 роки тому +1

      You are not the only Bernadette, I also do not understand anything of what he speaks, but, the image, the history, the place, easily overcomes the language barrier. I watch all the videos, I like it a lot.
      Is it because I live in the city of Vitoria in the state of Espirito/santo that it is very hot?

    • @jedalm
      @jedalm 4 роки тому +1

      Como eu leio muito bem o inglês eu coloco legendas, dá pra safar, mas isso não importa muito, os vídeos sao espetaculares. Fiquei viciada nesse canal. Maravilhoso!

    • @bernadetedeslandes6876
      @bernadetedeslandes6876 4 роки тому

      @@MarcosGleideCardoso é lindo demais né??

    • @antonioneto5064
      @antonioneto5064 4 роки тому +1

      Estamos aqui 🇧🇷

  • @danielprinsloo2917
    @danielprinsloo2917 5 років тому +48

    "A man's heart plans his course -but- the Lord determines his steps". May this decade and the next 5 decades be a blessed time for you and your family

    • @crickkett7510
      @crickkett7510 5 років тому +3

      Daniel Prinsloo , I love that quote. So glad I came across your comment/reply.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 5 років тому +2

      Thank you , that's a lovely saying .

  • @shoshannamann149
    @shoshannamann149 3 роки тому +1

    You are a very talented builder..a beautiful homestead. Thanks for the videos.

  • @TaralgaBushAdventure
    @TaralgaBushAdventure 5 років тому +30

    My granny had one of those hand washer wringers in England.

    • @Al.W7263
      @Al.W7263 5 років тому +1

      My mother had one in Scotland.

    • @smoothwarchild3683
      @smoothwarchild3683 5 років тому

      I can imagine the wet days of rain, hunting and fishing, but especially the forest .. I am from Argentina and I would love to enjoy all that at some point . I think your grandmother really enjoyed silence, peace and nature ... I would have liked to have met her.

    • @TheGatesofDelirium
      @TheGatesofDelirium 5 років тому

      I thought it was kind of dough mixer.

    • @Gigi714
      @Gigi714 5 років тому

      I learned how to do the wash on one of those in North Carolina. And we ironed with flatirons heated on the woodstove.

  • @yellowdeer7163
    @yellowdeer7163 5 років тому +22

    The washer brought back memories of my childhood. My grandmother had a similar washer.

    • @Kathy_Is_Blessed
      @Kathy_Is_Blessed 5 років тому +1

      yellowdeer 7
      My granny did too. Kept it out on the side porch. Great memories ♥️

  • @Moist_Plinth
    @Moist_Plinth 5 років тому +31

    Oh my goodness I’ve just come across your channel and now I’m addicted to watching your videos!So interesting ❤️

  • @vaciliriche7988
    @vaciliriche7988 3 роки тому

    Hi Shawn and family, I wanted to thank you for your channel and all of the work you have put in. You have helped me get a change in perspective of what is really important in life. Simple is the key to happiness in my personal opinion. Thank you kindly and cheers my friend.

  • @1BABartz1
    @1BABartz1 5 років тому +63

    Those night shots are like Thomas Kinkade paintings.

    • @ItalyPaul
      @ItalyPaul 5 років тому +1

      👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @olgawaidatt
    @olgawaidatt 5 років тому +17

    I'm so glad to see you're with your wife. It's really a great moment in your lives and I wish you lots of happiness. Greetings from Argentina

  • @nikkier2409
    @nikkier2409 5 років тому +6

    I love the way you talk about your wife.

  • @idaberrones3809
    @idaberrones3809 4 роки тому +8

    So happy your beautiful wife is home🙏🙏❤️

  • @theresalangworthy1569
    @theresalangworthy1569 5 років тому +10

    I found this channel while looking for a realistic longhouse for my son's school project back in october. I made him watch with me!
    Now I just watch because you have so much interesting content! You put in so much work and love into your videos! Love what you do!

  • @thb77955
    @thb77955 5 років тому +30

    Howdy Shawn!!!
    Happy New Year!
    Your wife seems to be camera-shy... I loved and enjoyed your man's world but I am also looking forward to your videos with your beloved wife!
    ❤️🇨🇦❤️🇩🇪❤️

  • @elizabethwhite6364
    @elizabethwhite6364 5 років тому +10

    Welcome Mrs. James! So glad you are finally here! I would love to see some bread making! You seem to be the master and I would love to learn some of this! What fun that you are trying, adapting to this life style! You go girl!!! I really enjoy these videos and look forward to seeing more about how you adapt to this living! Also, enjoy seeing Shawn and beautiful Cali! Thank you for sharing!

  • @tylerroses1
    @tylerroses1 4 роки тому

    Happy wife , happy life. Your cabin is beautiful. Enjoy watching your channel . Your so talented.