Off Grid Cabin Life. Random Clips From Our 3rd Winter In The Woods.
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Sharing video clips from our third winter - living in an off grid cabin.
Our third winter has been the easiest winter so far. We're set up good now and always comfortable no matter what mother nature throws at us. A Polaris Ranger on tracks and our old Ski Doo is how we access the cabin all winter. We use a Kitchen Queen woodburning stove for heat, hot water and cooking and our propane powered freezer keeps our food cache well stocked. We may be off grid but we've certainly found our comfort zone here in the NH woods.
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How do you have internet at your cabins? A: I have cell service at both cabins but it is spotty due to foliage and cloud cover. I can access the internet from my cabins but have to drive to a local wifi location to upload videos.
Q: How old is Frankie? A: Frankie will be 10 in April of 2018
Q: What video editing software do I use? A: Presently, all I use is Windows Live Movie maker but I’m considering trying imovie, Adobe Elements or SONY VEGAS PRO.
Q: How do you get your water? Did you dig a well? A: Presently, I haul water to the NY cabin but at the NH cabin, I drop a kettle into an old well that was dug by hand by the settlers in the 1700’s.
Q:What is your favorite brand of cast iron cookware? A: I prefer using vintage cast iron. My favorites are BSR and Griswold. If I had to buy new I would buy a Lodge Brand. I plan to purchase this dutch oven in the future:
Q: What do you use for refrigeration? A: We have a small gas refrigerator that we salvaged from an old Shasta camper and a custom icebox that I built into the cabin wall. We make ice on site with a propane freezer.
Video of icebox:
Video of Gas Refrigerator:
Propane Freezer:
Q: What do you use for cooking and heating? A: We use a Kitchen Queen 380 for cooking and heating during the winter months but we also have an antique gas stove in the cabin for when we don't need the heat from the KQ.
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Why is it we subscribers get so excited when we get a new notification that you uploaded a new video? Because you entertain us with some great vids. Thank You! Oh, Bubble-Foil and away we goooo ……….
They have been so quiet that I even started checking the Springfield N.H. news to see if something may have happened. And then bingo an email.
Cause we all rlly like him.
OK. You made me smile. Again.
Mission accomplished ;-))
My wife asked what I was singing in my den - I replied "Frankie and the Boss!" - Then this vid came up on my email notice! REFLECTIX! Love that stuff! Stay safe!
Its bubble foil
@@waynekerr2472 LOL
@@waynekerr2472 - The stuff I buy at Menards is the brand name Reflectix! Or aluminized bubble foil, if that is what you want to call it!
Hi Boss oh this was a truly spectacular video!!!!! I get giddy when I see you put up another video! So nice to see the kiddos. Frankie loves his Daddy! Thank you so much for the laughs you Sir are the man! I’ve gone though about 1/2 cord so far this year. It’s 70 now so I think I’m done burning. Thanks again Boss. God bless you all!
Thank you and God Bless.
now see what you did, the whole forest is arguing about bubble foil's true name. Lol bossman, good laugh.
Absolutely hilarious section on the bubble foil... but loved Frankie talking to you both the best👌Thanks for sharing your lives with us all and for all your hard work in the process.
That was Tildy doing the talking :-)
The ending, LMAO....gotta love it!
Me too lmao 😂
that ending was awesome lol
Too funny 😂
Ha! "Bubble foil". The squirrel is just jealous he wants some for his nest.
Now that there is funny 🤣 “The Ambassador for Bubble Foil”.......❄️🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🔥👍🤠
Bubblefoil or Reflectix call it whatever floats your boat. I am eternally grateful for your wisdom and willingness to share your discovery. Used this stuff to insulate our cabin in the mtns of East Tennessee and we have to sleep with a window open partway and a fan running even on the coldest of nights, when our woodstove is burning!
Lol you always bring a chuckle, thanks Boss and Lori for sharing your happy moments with us, blessings to you both and the pups
Nothing better than a full bank account of wood! Well maybe sitting by the wood stove watching your videos with a hot cup of coffee. Keep it up Boss man love the vids.
LMAO. It's bubble foil. I think maybe you have a screw loose. Welcome to my world. Loved hearing Tildy talk. She is so cute.
WE DON'T KNOW HOW WE MISSED THIS ONE.!! Sure needed the laugh!! THANKS!! R and W
Best video ending you've made thus far, I loved it !!
Oh come on....really?
@@shaneroper477, there's not a video he's produce I didn't enjoy and gleen a little knowledge from! I just especially love his sense of humor that he lets shine through periodically! Keep up the great!
@@Steeljoint1212 I agree. I look forward too the Boss and all his vids. Not one I don't enjoy. Education and entertainment all wrapped up in the same segments.
Hi Boss! Very excellent video! Adorable baby posem and interesting wood and stove chat but the bubble foil segment was THE BEST!! WICKED GOOD!! THANKS!
That bubble foil bit with the animals of your forest was great. I love it when you do the voice overs, you're very good at it. I hope you and Laurie are doing well, have a Blessed day.
Thank you
Had a really good laugh with the Bubble Foil ending, thanks, and God Bless
Thank you and God Bless.
Sometimes after a hard day of work I like to make some hot chocholate, turn out the lights and ponder Bubble Foil. What a great way to end a day.
Thank you for all the time you take to produce your videos. If I'm not learning something from you, I'm getting a giggle from your videos.
I have no doubt that Lori has laughed quite a bit, spending much time with the jovial Boss and their "k9 kids". This viewing was good for learning about woodstove maintenance, and was great for some real hearty laughs from watching the forest critters' antics. Mr. Bubble Foil Aficionado is crafty, and comical! 🤣👍
Hi there Boss, Lori and fur babies. Y'all are showing us how to live happy. Hard work pays off. And the fur babies are so happy 😁 Love the bubble foil 🤣🤣🤣 Definitely sharing this video. In our thoughts and prayers. God Bless y'all and the fur babies ✌❤😁
Thank you and God Bless.
Thank you for going thro the trouble for us to upload a video. Thank you
Awesome video Boss !!!! You are the shining star in anybody's day !!!
I am LMAO at Tildy talking! When Lori asked her what Daddy was doing, she clearly said, "I don't know"! Then you asked her if she wanted the job and she replied, "NO" at 7:47 ! Loved the bubble babble ending!
This dog is hilarious and knows English. Sometimes she says Oh Yeah and Uh huh but her I don't know always cracks me up :-))))
Always a win for us to log on and see a new video from the family, seeing Frankie going Bye Bye on the sled brought a smile to our faces and gave us a chuckle. My God, Tildy is talking up a storm, she’s repeating MuMma and saying “ I don’t know”, awesome Guys Awesome ! Gunna watch it a few more times, ❤️❤️🐾🐾 love them kids 👍.Thank you both 🙏
Tildy's always got something to say :-)
Boss, keep Frankie and Frankie jr. warm. Frankie looks like he has his own little spot to lay in. Love your channel and love your Dogs!!!
Thanks for let'n us visit and giving that poor dog a ride.
Gosh dog - the ending is hysterical! Buuuuubble Foooooil !
Never had the opportunity to use BUBBLE FOIL !!! LOVED all the Nature shots saying BUBBLE FOIL !!!!
Well J.C. That has to be the funniest of all the videos I’ve seen you do. The little squirrel saying bubble foil, bubble foil, bubble foil cracked me up. You and Lori are my heroes. God bless you both.
Thank you and God Bless.
I really enjoy your "Voice overs", the rest of your content is very informative. Can't have a bad day with your funny voice overs. Thank you for the laughs and the info.
I can always count on the boss for a good chuckle.
You made my Friday...I had 2 1/2 hrs of testing on Wed, hubby just finished 1 1/2 hours in MRI...I so needed this and the laughter, had to go back rewatch bubble foil over and over again, and of course our song...can't live with our Frankie and the Boss!!!!!
The bubblefoil argument is hilarious.
LMBO!! You guys are awesome. Thanks for the update! God Bless! 🐶👍❤❤
Thank you and God Bless.
Even a queen gets plugged up sometimes. Tilde had me laughing in this one. She's a real talker!
Dogs are priceless and are so much fun when you live way out!
Enjoy visiting with you guys. Much love.
OH NO!! LMAO!!! Bubble Foil!! LOL!! That was great!
Looks like lots of fun up on the mountain...Frankie sure loves the skidoo!! Thanks BossMan...God bless, and praying for you.
Thank you and God Bless.
Lol, awesome video, too funny! Always feels good to be ahead on firewood. Really like the weighted tarp idea, it always stays tight! Cool ride down the trail, maybe you could show some of town or the journey to sometime. Love the bubble foil skit, it was hilarious! Thank you. Hey Frankie!
Happy BUBBLEFOIL Day folks. No matter what you call it, it still does the same darn good job. After seeing it on this UA-cam channel i now use it in many applications. Many thanks for sharing your wisdom with us Mr Boss man.
I envy you. I miss cooking on my wood stove, cutting and splitting firewood, and using bubblefoil. You have one of the most pleasing senses of humor anywhere. Stay true my friend.
Thank you :-)
Gave me the giggles.. 😂😂😂😂 them doggies of yours.. They get me right in the feels.. ❤❤❤❤❤
Bubble foil Lol the Great debate continues even in the woods Have a great weekend God bless you and your family keep the videos coming Thanks Boss for making me chuckle this evening
Thank you and God Bless.
Best ending ever!!! Bubble....
Keep on living the good life. This lifestyle is all I've ever wanted. Thankfully I'm not far behind. God bless you friend.
God Bless.
You lead a charmed life my friend, of course you and your lady worked for it.
She is awesome too. Some people dream,... y’all are living the dream.
That was a great video. You are a blessed man.
Bubba Foyal! Yeah baby... fricken hilarious! thanks for that!
I just love your video's........Thanks for posting them.
Hi Boss and Lori that was brilliant very funny and if that dont cheer you up nothing will all the best
Frankie has such a personality. Got to go for that snowmobile ride.
Frankie loves to ride the snow mobile with dad . . Love it . . God bless all of ya stay warm !
God Bless.
Oh my goodness! That ending!!!!!!! LOOOOOOOLLLLL
Well done JC, informative and fun. Love It!
JC, your videos makes my day. After a hard day at work, coming home to watch your videos makes me smile.....thanks BOSS!!:}:}
Thank you for saying so.
laughing, laughing...love the bubble foil ending!! Also enjoyed baby possum begining...Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for another classic video. I’m living the same lifestyle in the Ottawa National Forest and I appreciate your off grid journey. The forest creature banter is epic!
OMG LOL he got the whole dam neighbour hood saying bubble foil ha ha ha Awesome vid !
LOL!! Got to love your sense of humor, Jim! Gotta admit, I was waiting for one of the moose to reply back, "Geo-Thermal Heating!" Ha, Ha! Glad to see that all is well on "Boss'es Mountain!" Take care, and God Bless!!! ~Lou
Boss you did it up for the ending of the video. Great watching another one. God Bless and stay warm.
God Bless.
Too funny with the bubble foil ending Boss! That made my night while cooking dinner for the family! God Bless my friend! Cheers!
Thank you and God Bless.
Caught me off guard Boss, twice......Uploading a video on Friday and your segment title "servicing the queen"..That one had me going "umm " :) Then I saw the stove...Love ya Boss, keep on trucking and living the dream.
Bubble Foil! I've been babbling that all day in my head. Thanks a lot, aaaarrrrggghhhhh.... :)
ROFL What a riot! Bubble foil!! My dogs were all laying by the fire and all perked up and started watching the screen when your wilderness friends started chanting!! Love it! We will be heavily utilizing the good ole’ bubble foil in spring with our new off-grid homestead build! Fingers crossed and prayers being lifted that we can pass the torch for current off-grid homestead! Thanks for the good entertainment! 💕 God bless!
Best of luck with your sale.
OFF GRID HOMESTEADING With The Boss Of The Swamp Thanks! 🙏🏻
Hahahaha, I have been telling my friends when they ask about my cooler that I insulated it with "bubble foil" after watching your cooler video. They go to home depot and ask for it and none knows what they mean.. then they call me and I have to look at the label on the leftover roll and say, Its reflectix!! Hahahaha this was funny you mentioned it, I'm still laughing!!!
Another priceless video, refletix, ah, bubble foil sounds much better 😂😂😂
This has got to be my favorite video you've ever made. Thank you for making me smile. I will forever have bubble foil on the brain.
Great fun, almost as much fun as saying bubblefoil, 37 times fast. Thanks for sharing.
Boss, the ending was worth the price of admission, thanks for the hard work that goes into the voice overs. I miss the mouse videos and this was right up there with them.
I just went back and watched your first two cabin vids from years ago. Frankie fetches beer in the first one and I was just waiting to hear him imitate a bear in the second one. I haven't watched this one yet but by the comments the ending sounds good. Cheers from northern Ontario
That's not bad wood usage at all !!
LOL... servicing the queen takes great care, a gentle touch, a slow hand with long/nimble fingers, and a little nudging to get her right where you want her.
I do miss the days of riding a snow mobile... but, not that much.
Stir that bubble foil pot !! LOL
You're spot on regarding the queen haha :-D
Bubblefoil sounds better!
Nice to see Frankie takin a ride!!
omg Alvan and the Chipmunks ! BTW my heart is fixed and I am recovering like gangbusters.
Happy to hear that :-))
That was cute with the animals and the bubble foil... it made me smile!
Thank God for your sense of humor :)
Oh my God, best one yet. Your dog can speak English.
Tilde had to have her say. They are so smart. Thank you for this video. It made me laugh and it has been one of those weeks where I needed a good laugh! The wildlife bubblefoil discussion was hilarious. You guys have a great week and thank you again for the humor.
good laugh. thanks boss.
Bless You Boss and Laurie Pups! Thank You For another Beautiful and Heart warming Video!! You sure have some Happy Pups! Love the Bubble foil ending with all the animals So Adorable!! Have a Great week!! Joe & Kelly
Nice .. now I'll have a smile on my face for the rest of the day!
That last bit was hilarious. Babbling bubble foil. Lol
LOL Always giving me a smile & a chuckle ; ) Nice to see the kids! Love the Opossum. God bless you & the crew.
God Bless.
LOL...... Bubble foil! Pass a great Mardi Gras weekend!
Lol the bubble foil bit was funny as hell!! Thanks Boss!!
Bubble foil is good stuff! Great video! 😀👍
BABBLING BUBBLE FOIL🤪🤣 Lol!!! Great ending BOSS loved the moose fighting and all the critter footage😁👍
Thanks for the laughs Boss!
Thx. For uploading another video. Really enjoyed it.
Hope the pup enjoyed his ride.
I sure enjoy watching these beautiful , chilling winter-wonderland videos you create Boss ! Since the arthritis started in on me three years ago in both hips and knees, l'm pretty much stuck inside 24/7/365 and l hate it! Seeing that gorgeous countryside where you all are living is a nice treat!! Take care up there! Peace to all....🦋💜🦋
Glad you enjoy them kandi. Lori suffers from arthritis in her hands. It gives her a great deal of trouble so I understand what you're saying. I'll add you to my prayer list :-)
Always something to do and I just learned that a little bit of green wood will burn longer. I'm always learning something even if I am older than dirt. The ending was funny and I agree bubble foil is much easier to say
OMG thank you so much for the bubblefoil segment !!!!! I needed a good laugh tonight. God Bless !
God Bless.
Funny looking cat in the beginning of the video. 😁
Have been watching quite a few cabin builds lately and you would not believe the amount of people using bubble foil . I always comment and say Boss of the Swamp and they reply ... Yes Sir . LOL
Thank you for that :-)
Tildy looks great! Filling out and very talkative! Thanks for the stove maintenance note!
She's a talker for sure :-)
Sorry I have to say it"Servicing the Queen" I thought changing the channel content 👍🤣,thanks Boss 😂
Oh my word! For a split second I did too. LOL
@@theIAMofME right 😂
That’s amazing how little wood you have gone through.
The effort it takes to keep these videos coming is greatly appreciated. I always get excited when I see a new video posted. Thanks a lot bossman!
what amazes me the most is how freaken warm this camp always is. We were just talking about this and both of us agreed that this is the warmest house we've ever lived in.
OFF GRID HOMESTEADING With The Boss Of The Swamp
Must be the err.... ahem.... Bubble foil. Haha
That was great,Thanks !
I appreciate all you go thru to give us these awesome videos. Thanks Boss! I hope all is well with you and the pups!!
Thank you Michelle ;-))