17 Years Living Off-Grid on a Self-Built Island Homestead - Built with Salvaged Materials
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Shadow built this incredible floating island with salvaged and reclaimed materials. The island comprises a 2-story float home, a floating chicken coop, floating gardens, and even a floating compost shed! He's been living on the water for 17 years and working hard to protect the Widgeon Slough area in BC, Canada. He gathers wood from the river to use as firewood, he grows some of his own fresh food in barrel gardens, and he collects fresh water from a nearby spring. He filters his greywater on a floating raft with multiple plant and husk filtration layers, and he composts his food and human waste to ensure that nothing goes overboard.
You can follow Shadow on Instagram and UA-cam here:
/ shadowsnowhereisland
/ @shadowsisland7900
Each part of the island is floating independently with its own off-grid solar panel to provide electricity. This way, if the island breaks apart during a storm, the power system won't be damaged.
Shadow uses a skiff to collect wood from the river and to get around his island. For longer journeys into town, he uses his kayak to get to the road, and from there, he uses a bicycle to get to town for supplies. He also has friends and family who help him with obtaining supplies.
Shadow says the main threats to the area are poachers, pollution, film crews, and the local government spraying pesticides to control invasive species and opening the area to be a park. The government has been trying to evict him for years, but he feels that his presence is needed to keep people accountable for the harm they're inflicting on this delicate ecosystem.
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Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
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Please consider supporting Shadow's GoFundMe to improve his systems!
Wildlife Protector off Grid Floating Island: gf.me/u/zajti6
Thank you all for the support you've shown Shadow since we shared his story! After being isolated for so long, it's been really heartwarming for him to hear kind words from like-minded people! Many of you suggested that he could improve his systems, so this is why he decided to launch a GoFundMe campaign. And while he prefers to live without money as much as possible, we personally think it's a good idea for him to have a little bit saved up in case of an emergency. Thank you for helping a fellow explorer with your kindness and with a donation if you're able
Please say title of go fund me link no longer works
@@trista123abc thank you for letting me know! Just updated the link and it’s called: Wildlife Protector Off Grid Floating Island :)
I am INCREDIBLY JEALOUS!!
Wouldn't he be claiming welfare payment and have savings if he's not spending.
Shadow is doing God’s work. I’m not a religious fanatic. I, too, do tarot cards and love nature. I’ve been feeling nature calling to me. The world needs many more people like you. I thank you Shadow for being so fearless in doing what u believe to be true. I hope to follow in your footsteps, by building and working a home dwelling for myself within nature
This dude built an island that he lives on, and he doesn't live for money. A+ bro, A+
Yea it takes balls of steel to live like this. it's not a easy life in many ways.
I love that he wants to live as gently as possible on the earth. But he should be more honest, it is untrue to say he lives without money for who pays for his spectacles, his electronic equipment etc. I also saw lots of highly processed cereal in his kitchen and, speaking as a gardener, his 'crops' are no such thing.
@@ivarrro No. He is lliving on a water with his personal properties. If he lives on a land, then that would be a real property. Thus, he would oblige to pay property taxes.
@@albertine2169 he could have traded for it or exchanged it for work. Or his Friend's gave it to him.
@@ahsanuddin2842 that is true but I felt he was saying he lived without money. And unfortunately, we live in a money economy ... I doubt he traded his spectacles or eye examination.
Nothing but respect for this man. Not only for living off the grid for 17 years but his purpose that he's given himself in life. As a guardian. Thank you good sir.
If only everyone had his knowledge... or cared like he does...
@@dertythegrower no one would care.
@@dertythegrower You do your best in your situation. Every area is different. Every human is different
Literally a man-child
This man needs a woman just like him ❤
Kinda sad to hear him say on the end "The local goverment, have try to get rid of me for years.." A citizen that are collecting trash other humans throw in the nature, recycle every part he find and consume. The local goverment should give this man funds, to continue do what he is doing, and endorse other to do the same.
yes but thats the thing about the government they are against you they want you to be their slave and not free because we arnt free at all usa the country of freedom yeah bs that right there is free not the world we live in and they do not want you to be free
because hes not paying tax's. If they could tax the air you breath they would
Exactly
@@THETalesFromTheAbyss very true did not come into consideration im just fed up with this world the same way dude is
you said it … He should be praised.
this man literally left civilization because he didn't vibe w it anymore, brought a bunch of chickens with him and built an entire ISLAND out of RECYCLED WOOD, continues to clean out the river, researches his environment, does tarot, cares for bats and birds, and literally just devotes his life to the vibes. i love him.
Tarot is a huge minus lol
@@vordt4139 yeah i was like "wow not only he decided to do all of that but he also does actual science mad respect" and then he pulled out magic cards lol
@@lemottien8040 Cartomancy and tarot card reading is a part of many cultures. If you don't agree with them, simply refrain from judging them. Your "mad respect" means nothing if you're not going to uphold it over a culture that differs from yours.
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@@vordt4139 yeah same here
He’s found his purpose and purpose in life, a way to live with little to no money, sustainable and responsible it’s incredible, such peace and purpose
... and good luck to him!
In the city they call these hobo camps and get torn down weekly.
rright, my woman wants bigger house, better kitchen, better car,,,, and i need woman,,, as a man,,, and all of them the same
It's peace for most men until a money spending woman come into most men life and then it's "Spend Spend" "I need I need"
And he seems happy! A struggle of many in the Western World is trying to accomplish with buying things and consuming, he does just by salvaging and living simple.
This is easily one of the coolest things anyone has ever made. I love the efficiency of the layout, too. It’s so _satisfying_ how it all fits together.
Yesss
🙏🏽 I pray for no-one to disturb this gentleman''s existence. He is truly living his life without harming anyone or anything
@@ivarrro he is paying his due by taking care of the environment around him, which the government does not take care about. Just think of how much of tax money it would have taken.
@@ivarrro he's found a way around it and no I'm not going to be salty or Petty towards someone who found out a way to live without paying property taxes.
@@ivarrro but I see you sir are very Petty and have said you were going to turn him in for failure to pay property taxes I don't know what it's your business but be careful poking your nose in places it doesn't belong because it will come back on you
@@theL0VERS so everyone has to expect him? Ok
@@theL0VERS it's not petty it's called reality
I’m impressed with how organized and clean it actually is on the inside as well as the outside
This is guy is a beautiful man. He isn't bothering anyone, he is literally making the world a better place. If I knew where he was I would drop of more supplies that he can reuse
In description :) Widgeon Slough in Bc, Canada
Me tooooooo
If I was in Canada I would too. I’d also make him a nice baked meal too just to thank him for all that he does for the planet.
He has a go fund me above
You noticed the cannabis plants, didn't you? ;)
I'm just impressed how clean and tidy he is. Everything is well organized.
The world would be a far better place if everyone was more like this dude.
I'm all in!
Vouch
Then be like him.
👍
If everyone did this, there wouldn't be any of the materials he is using to make his home. He's building off the detritus of civilization. No civilization, no detritus.
The peace this man radiates is insane. Wow thanks for sharing, so inspiring!
indeed very true! do you feel inspired to live a similar lifestyle as well? or are you a natural person in general?
The fact that he spends so much time researching his environmental impact and focuses on enhancing vs depleting is amazing ! More people like this would be more of a balance with so many of us living and depleting our mother earth of all she has.
self-importance xD
We need 6 billion LESS humans and 500 million guys like this to care for our planet 🌎 no more than 1.5 or 2 billion… jeeze, it’s hard to count to a million!
""mother nature'' is not real
What we REALLY need is a world population of no more than 500 thousand!
If a person can live in solitude off waste materials, that's really all the evidence to show that humanity is not doing it right.
he's actually doing something of revolutionary nature, without spreading its theoretical substance all over people's faces on twitter
I respect him
You say as you watch him on UA-cam 🥴🥴🥴
What the commentor meant is that he is ACTUALLY doing something impactful. Not just resharing post or videos and calling yourself an activist.
@@MotherErth1 I think what is lost on you ... is that the commenter used this opportunity of complementing & positivity towards the man in the video. As a vehicle to stick a turd of negativity on ... ergo no real compliment at all .
So what would that kind of person be called ? ... since it can't really count as activism .
@@Mk101T my comment was in response to those critiquing or just bringing up the fact that the man in video has social media as if that means anything.
I dont see the man in video as an activist at all. I see him as the real deal resistance. A protector and guardian of our natural environment.
@@MotherErth1 People were critiquing vlad quetes , the original commenter of this thread . Not the guy the video is about.
Which my question to you was ... what do you call his type ? Which is someone using the positives in the video as a means to spread negatives or axe grinding.
This story is wonderful. You nailed it when you referred to yourself as a “Guardian” of the environment. Your lifestyle defies the greed, jealousy and hypocrisy of todays populations. If only; more governments would recognize the value of protecting what was gifted us and did more to prevent the erosion of humanity. God bless you.
I love that he's minimized his need to use money. The whole idea is awesome but the no money thing is next level!! He's the epitome of a resource-based economy. This is a disease that needs to spread.
Agreed!
Yep. He's the real smarty head right here.
The spread of disease will come from using human feces as soil. Everything else is pretty awesome though
@@chadnuts he's not putting raw human waste into the soil. It's a composting toilet. It breaks stuff down to be able to be used safely. Don't you think that he would have experienced issues by now if it wasn't safe?
It’s only a resource based economy because he is relying on other people paying for materials. Loving the idea by the way but it would not work for the vast majority of people
I’m in awe of this man. Amazing indeed. His way of life is simple and he is actually helping and protecting that area. The government should support him. He is not a burden to society.
The government is trying to get rid of him he said, he is enemy #1 to them why?....Because the government wants to control the masses........Right up to the mark of the beast spoken of in revelation in the Bible.
@@davidk.courtneysr.5332 America is our fathers n mothers
it's always the conservative types who are intimidated by hippies and people who try to build alternative lifestyles.... cos they see it like a challange to their lifestyle, they can't just let others live the way they want to
@@royalmcmorris1211, Explain?..
Then he would no longer Own His Life!!
Give this man a million medals. “This is the bio lab” I love that. Keep doing good dude! You’ve inspired me to do similar!
Give this man the president chair of whole earth to give the planet a chance to live.
Why doesn't he harvest off the land? He would be like the wildlife he claims to protect and would also contribute less to waste products like plastics and cardboard.
“Give this man an award for surviving” umm wut
Give this man a million medals and he will construct a new cooker
Shadow has done a wonderful job with materials he has utilized for his needs and purpose to protect the environment of the area. He's such a personable person as well as liking the solitude the river lifestyle gives him.
He learned how to entertain himself ..sounds like a whole separate world if peace he is a super hero
Looks like an awesome extended camping trip lol. I'm sure the weed he is growing helps to entertain him as well lmao. I'm sure the one plant shown in the video isn't his only plant being grown, also a possible source of his income. What little he needs to actually live.
Valid point Judy, Western people have way too much entertainment"on tap!"
HE IS ALSO USING A HEAVY FILTER, to make this whole (fairly dirty) lifestyle look much more attractive than a refuse heap would normally really appear!!!!
What a story. What a guy. Very interesting way to diversify and live free. We waste so many things that are useful. My question ❓ is who does he talk to when he smokes his herbal? Have long talks with the Universe I guess 😂
@@Smarter44 No, he is living clean. Read the labels on your products. Look at your trash bags. Etc. What filter? He is showing his waste system
He literally isn’t hurting anybody.. pleas leave him be..
Nobody is hurting him tho
@@alexapexgod4643 Guy just said the local the gov was trying to run him off that land for years.
@@anthonymagana9237 Because it's their land lol
@@natashabegley1346 Federal government does not own land -- we do.
Sad that this has to be said .. they always track these ppl down and fine them make them leave
His whole place is cleaner than a lot of homes I been in 😳. You just gained an admirer
💯💯💪💪
Tell me I wasn't the only one expecting some Hoarder levels of disaster inside, but then when it showed everything I was like "oh damn, that's cozy af" lmao
IKR? When I saw the tools all lined up. And even the frikkin' LOGS ! 😂
@@sampsonsimpson9509 Plenty off time to be inspired and make it nice..plus I bet there's a feeling off he wants to show everyone how good it could be doesn't have to be what people imagine
@@sampsonsimpson9509 You’ve got to understand that off grid people are sick of living in a consumer society so why exactly would he be hoarding things he doesn’t need?
It’s to the worlds detriment that there aren’t more people like this guy. I have nothing but respect for him and the values he holds on to.
He’s an incredible human being and we can all learn a lot from him.
That human being is a man
It's okay to state obvious facts
@@malibudolphin3109 hes also a human being. Its not that deep, my man. 👍 She also used the word "him."
...and the shaman part...
@@josefsmonkin9721 why would u have to be rich DID U NOT LEARN ANYTHING MATE..
He literally set out to study how to save the environment and built an offgrid accomodation. Amazing
He's ahead of the curve, smart guy and an important outlier in this cyber society.
Cyber - society... Good POINT.
Slave society
Yup. Slave society. It's not Eben legal to live like this man.
What a shame. I want to live like him too, but property taxes force us to live "in grid" in the sense that we need to work a 9-5 to make income to pay the tax man.
If it weren't for property tax, we could live much more fruitful lives...
At least for those of us who want this kind of lifestyle, and prefer the natural freedom over the daily grind in the city and suburb life.
@@jaysonovo4778 100%
No this is actually how the Indigenous people lived before colonization of the world.
He is a very well organized person .. everything looks beautiful, clean and with a purpose. Congratulations to this man 👏👏👏 . Authorities leave him alone or pay him for his services to nature
This guy is a genius, a master, a good role model and truly interesting and inspiring! My hero!
It appears that he is single.
Nothing like that, just a useful loner who obsessed with nature. Unique dude thats for sure
Yeah if this guy had a wife and children and would really be hard for him to live like this having to travel almost an hour to get clean drinking water is an inconvenience and what about weather a bad tornado or hurricane comes through there and is his whole project is destroyed
Except his tarot cards, lol
Genius? Based on what? Everything here can be found online and if there's will then there's a way. But genius? That gets thrown around way too much, nothing struck me as genius level.
This dude is an inspiration and a genius. He made his own island. He has everything he needs.
Hes a squatter on land that isn't his...
He doesn't seem to have a woman on that floating lonely island.
Then again, depending on your outlook that could be a good thing for him. 😆
@@ibetatestedyourmother Aren't you just a ray of sunshine.
Anyone else notice his pot plants? What an interesting guy. He's just out there clean living off the land, taking care of his environment by day, getting stoned and reading tarot cards by night.
getting stoned...?
Yeah when he goes to town he pedals in on a bike to pedal weed to the local kids in town. He's a off the grid weed dealer... 😂
@@hoopitydoopity smoking marijuana 8:00 and 6:45 you can see the plants
Yes bro on the boat
@@hoopitydoopity in case you’re not Canadian, Cannabis is legal here.
Shadow, the modern day renaissance waterworld man!
Impressive stuff
I love that he has chickens on his island and grows fruit, has visiting insects, and saves animals, as well as being a custodian and warrior for the area.
Fascinating person, he LIVES for a living... how people Used to be
It is beautiful that he sees his role as that of a guardian. He comes across as being not only at peace with himself and with his way of life - but full of joy and enjoyment. I wish him well.
There is nothing not to like about this home. What an amazing island he has built himself with thought and functionality in every part. I love it.
Takes a lot of skill right
You'd change your mind real quick if you tried to live there.
@@MotoAtheist oh, because you know me so well!
He's literally a genius.
I know why, he is surrounded by nature, nature is intelligence. The reason i want also to live away from the city :D
@karmadah Perhaps you spend more time in nature! It may help you understand him!
Don’t think you understand what literally means. No genius would ever believe in tarot cards
@Marie Marsee not sure why you think he’s a beggar but I’m sure he has very rare skill set and there are plenty of people that pay for his skills
We need more people like shadow, Hes an inspiration to the world and humankind alike!!
Shadow's whole life is driven by his passion. We should all be so lucky.
Fair warning: you will receive push back and will be told you're crazy regularly. Funny thing is I've watched "you're crazy" change meaning over time. These days its said with an almost jealous tone.
People should be paying him to teach others and guide them to do similar projects. Some of us want to do this- and don’t have the ability to build on this level. Kudos to you! Thanks for saving the animals🥰
This seems like the type of project where you can learn as you go.
There are plenty of videos and books over living off grid, you just gotta want it. It's not easy but it pays off in the end
@@garethbaus5471 The concern is that a project like this, with a mediocre core component or other error could be catastrophic. If you go very slow, you can learn from your errors, but a better approach would be to give everyone some fundamental skills in trades, independence, and self-sufficiency.
@Shoshin
Research when I do it, is for learning, is for the joy of discovery, & hopefully, to open my eyes even just bit more to Life. This can be accomplished a number of ways.
How I understood what you're saying here. If I were to read something - from the internet, books, magazines, etc. - someone wrote is 'valid'. However, if I were to listen to the writer give that same material is 'not valid'... If the point is learning
@Rev'dUpArtist @ Shoshon
Sorry accidentally hit the go button...
Perhaps I should say is...For you is the point of research to learn? And I will leave the meaning of 'learn' open.
I do know some use research to prove their point. Others used it to prove others wrong.
I think it could be amazing if this gentleman gave talks on what he has learned in the last 17 years about conservation, upcycling, the habitat he lives in, why he thinks the local Gov't wants him out. I would be surprised if he would even thought about charging for that.
I used to have the same floppy hemp hat about 20 years ago. Loved that thing. This dude is awesome!
I guess hippys still exist to this day. much less crazy and political though lol
That might actually be your old hat
Wow nice
looks like hes growing a new one @8.06
@@MrTjek Wow really
OMG...out of Thousands of Videos I have watched on Tiny house living, Boat House Living, Van Life living etc, You are living MY DREAM. This is Totally Amazing in all aspects.
I love how when he says he doesn’t like the concept of money, he doesn’t force that on others and cares the mention that!!! ❤️
doesn't like the concept of money, but he has a go fund me page
@@michelleanne6500 lmao 🤣 💀
He doesn’t like having to earn his money.
@@thisjustin7492 He is not blocking the influx of money.
Lol careful, he's a Shamen
I want to get him a filtering system.. you can make them for cheap with buckets and a few other pieces you can order from Amazon. He deserves it. He is doing his job with no expectations other then to do his best... Simplicity at its finest... MAY GOD BLESS YOU MR. SHADOW AND WE SEND YOU GREAT ENERGY AMD PROTECTION.. AMEN
Or a berky
@@angelsuniverse6021 or a lifestraw, or a Sawyer mini. berky is overpriced.
I have a feeling this guy is more of a genius than one would initially assume upon first impressions. Wow.
surely he is.
Exactly.
I absolutely love this guy. Maybe he’s not the most normal or the coolest guy, but that’s what makes him so great. Please do another video with him or share where we can learn more about him!
He needs to start an apprenticeship/fellowship program, or just literally teach classes, because people need to be able to see and learn that this kind of thing actually works.
Yup. My first thought was ... I wonder of he'd let me come learn first hand how to do all that lol
What a great idea..
That would be an amazing idea, help the future generations learn about sustainability and agriculture! And he'd be able to make some money to use when he's back on land
Seems like all he did was read books. If you want to learn anything, consider visiting your local library. People think that you NEED someone else to be physically present to teach you when we have centuries of human knowledge at our fingertips. The hard part is learning where to find your information, which does take practice.
@@SleepyMatt-zzz well said.. the good old library is a wonderful place to go and learn..
I love that argument, if the local government wants him to leave, all they have to do is step up and become good stewards of the land. 17 years later....still waiting.
Facts 💯 the government obviously don't wanna step up and protect it. But they just gotta control absolutely everything anymore.
You don,t want government involvement, they will not be good stewards of the land and they will kick him out.
💯
@ the USA doesn't claim rainwater either.....
I'm so sick of government. Power hungry goons..
One of Mother Nature's apprentices, may he be healthy, full of compassion, and live a long and loving life.
Love his attitude of protecting his environment and being the guardian of his surroundings and the animals… Seems like a kind and compassionate man.
I am surprised at how clean his living space is. Everything is very well kept.
I’m surprised too
Probably because he had a camera crew coming to visit
What is wrong with you guys...why is it surprising? Way to be judgmental. Narrow minds don't understand that living off grid can be done just as well, if not better than a house in the suburbs. Smh...please expand your mind and empathy.
I thought it was also pretty. Wish we could have had a full tour.
Oho sounds like a celibate expectation, down ones or hoarders be messy, but a guy with vision and goal?
this is what a real enviromentalist looks like, really cool guy
Bro dude is literally a saint does all of these things to help the environment and preserve his local wildlife and the government want him gone just because he can take care of himself and ain't paying taxes
He is a Earth Watcher! He’s AMAZING!! and we could all learn something from him. What he has done is far more monumental than most making millions… what he shares is by far worth the exchange of money. It’s all energy exchange. His energy is warm & positive. Thankyou for sharing.
Absolutely incredible! So organized and clear. He did the impossible. Much kudos.
Not impossible. Easy, Just do it. I lived off grid for thirty years. Easy.
Well, he's doing what most in society believes impossible. He is showing us all it is Not. We just have to do. Try learn teach & try. And do it all over again
This guy is such an inspiration purely because of the happiness he’s found from giving back to the environment around him. I wish everyone had his outlook on and initiative for the environment, myself included.
That guy would be the last man standing in a zombie apocalypse
Unless he's patient zero and the zombie outbreak is due to toxins from the environment.
@@frankbrown4780., And the zombies don’t know how to swim 😊
@@charliedelta9501 Nah, but they can just walk on the bottom of the lake.
@@frankbrown4780., 😀 Thank you for the advice., It’s very appreciated to have a zombie connoisseur in YT.
CHARLIE DELTA we call those “Drowned” in minecraft
👍
This young man has a lot to teach about living in a way to help the planet. He is not promoting anything but being aware of our earth, living a life that matches his words.
If we each would do our part, the world will hopefully begin to heal. Thanks to a young man who lives what he preaches and teaches.
😊😊😊😊
People like this guy need to be appreciated and encouraged. If we had more people like him and fewer selfish consumers, life would be better for everything.
Says the person commenting from their modern consumer device!
@@MotoAtheist Hey, I can admire and appreciate what he does even if my life is very different. Anyway, my "modern" consumer device is a 2013 macbook. Am I ok, or is my cred shot?
Perfect unity with nature.
Good place to go weed n mushrooms n do yoga no malls cars buildings just u n nature
with the junkyard*
Its not perfect. Its basically a shanty on water. Maybe if this catches on, Skid row will move to the rivers.
@K Tipnis Squatting on a river. Could you imagine if everyone did this? It would be terrible.
@@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 Hahahaha!!!
this is so beautiful to see, what a lovely human being, and so inspiring!
Shadow is a gift to nature, to the animals in the area and the local government should focus on issues that actually need to be addressed and leave him to do his good deeds. Shadow, you are awesome. Thank you from a Coquitlam fan.
I love the aesthetic. He is so tidy and organized. That is awesome to be collecting stuff and maintain a system that keeps everything straight. YAY Shadow. You are an inspiration.
He literally built his own home with limited resources. Much respect to Shadow
True ey.
no offense but he made almost all of it out of trash, OR bought it, OR had it given to him. The tools, the BOAT?? and lots of his other things were crafted for him.
I noticed he’s cultivating some nice herbs
It's amazing too just how much stuff can be grown in a few barrels
I think you're talking about "herb" ;)
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well that too.
a lot of different stuff being grown by this guy.
Yup on the roof of the big boat! 🍁
The ganga 👍
This is how I want to live! Off grid, depending only on natural sources (sun, rain, wind, growing our own food!!!) you are a genius sir! And one day I want to do this same 👏😊
I love this man! Another wonderful example that there is still hope for humanity. May you be blessed in all positives that you strive for.
I admire his spirit and contributions to nature. He's not just recycling, but healing the planet. I'm ashamed to admit that I can never live like him.
why can't you?
Admit it!
I'd say probably because most modern comforts are unattainable living the way he does.
However I could definitely live the way he does, alas, I am not old enough to even leave my family.
@@alittlerose1928 To which are you referring? You can have electricity. Water. What all you do need? Nothing like being AWAY from the internet, imo.
I loved it when you said you went looking for animals in need of help, to help them! I like you and I'm proud of you. You are here to do your mission for Heavenly Father and you are the best one to determine what that is. 🌴👵🏻 Florida Grandma
Incredible and a valuable lesson in SO many ways. This man is YEARS ahead of where the rest of the world should BE!
The inside of his house is so clean and organize! Wow you can tell he can take good care of that lake of whatever that is.
Man stepped up when nobody else did. Respect.
This is so very interesting, and unique! The government trying to get rid of him, is a sign that he’s doing something right! I will definitely donate.
💕💕💕🌳🌳🌳
You are amazing . Thank you I hope people are listening ❤
This man is living, we're merely surviving.
Nah... notice there is no woman anywhere in the picture.
@@shindrithargriethrat8408 damn i didnt know i needed women in pictures to show im living my best life. Il try to buy them off walmart so i can start living like you presumebly.
@@suna7511 For a real man, life without poon is no life at all.
@@shindrithargriethrat8408 coomer moment coomer moment
@@shindrithargriethrat8408 He did say he has a female "friend" he sees once a week.😏
He's an inspiration and genius. God bless.
When he hit me with that "I'm not going to be complicit"... I felt that.
Because it is a truth. We are lied to daily. When you here or see a truth it awakens your soul.
Anna Miaugenau that is exactly what I thought when he said that.
What a nice guy, devoting his life to other life and sustainability and reusing and utilizing what you have. What he's made looks great for 17 years
He’s so connected and protective of nature. EARTH ANGEL!! 💜
This guy is living a life better than most of us
I don't think so! That's your gullible wishful thinking kicking in. You'd change your mind rather quickly if you tried to live there for just a week.
@@MotoAtheist Better "spiritually". Better is also relative. This better to him than it is to others.
@@VS-et4pn "Most" was the key word here. Maybe if Daniel stuck to speaking for himself?
Why compare.. Lets just say its perfect for him.. Off grid isnt for anyone..
He has the best possible scenery a person could have. And you can hear the gratitude in his voice. Thanks for sharing
He reminds me of my grandpa. He lived like this after many years in the military. He just wanted a simple quiet life. His place looked a lot like this guys with all the tools and DIY everywhere. This man is a great inspiration and we would all do well to learn to live off the land more.
Same for my grandpa, his house is made of planks and so are the furnitures inside. Simple and unpolished, but sturdy as hell since they’re still useful. Sometimes I wish he’s still around.
These people inspire me!! City life too is draining my soul I feel like this way of life was meant for us all along. I’m tired of shopping malls and endless consumption.
I wish I could be like him. My life would be less stressful and I would feel better about myself. What he's doing takes guts!
It takes knowledge, some funding, and the application of said knowledge. Then all you'd be lacking is the will to act, which you have by default for this sort of venture.
Than do it, the only thing stopping you is you. No, not even money is stopping you, ive seen plots of 39 acres for literally less than 100,000 dollars.
He got guts alright.
I love how he even cares about the bats and incorporates some benefits in for them, too.
Bats are amazing beautiful creatures that are an important and valuable part of our ecosystem and have suffered eternally from bad PR and the ignorance of man. They should be loved and cherished as much as any other child of nature.
They're good against mosquitoes.
@@Cissablack708 "as much as any other child of nature"
No. This is what we call, the perversion of society.
His weed plant is doing great
God bless Canada for LEGALIZing marijuana all over the county !!💚🌿💚
Hell yeah! ❤️
Yasss...🌿🌲♻️💚
Yes 👍
I thought I was the only one that saw that mother tree on the boat.
I thought I saw two perhaps, but yes the cannabis looked like it was thriving to me too. 😊
I love this story! More like this please! I’m so glad Shadow is living a life that’s perfect for him.
I love the way in which you are so organised in and around the workshop and island.
To say your very together is a massive understatement.
A real lesson to us all !
Yes! So organized! Why do tax payers have stacks of papers, bills, and junk mail? You don't have any! Just neatness and tidiness. Love it!
The mailman must have a challenge, huh?
Kidding... 😉
Do you have a post office box ? Do you own a car?
I want an island! Is this island propelled at all? Does it ever run ashore? How do you move it?
What part of the world is this?
So many questions cause this is so interesting!
A really special guy, but I can understand him well!
He made his own little paradise without disturbing nature, i really appreciate this
Thanks for sharing
Stay safe and healthy
Hell yea growing his weed farm on a boat living the dream
I love that he built everything by himself and used items from what was already around him . he is very smart ! and I also really loved that he does card readings for himself its never to late for some spiritual healing
this is absolutely incredible. all the effort and care that went into his space is evident.
Thank you Shadow for doing what you do. The world is lucky to have you, especially that little area of the world you call home.
I have so much respect for this man. Most of us could not do what he's doing. Love seeing the house he built on the water. ✌️💖
This guy is precious, and I wish I could learn everything he knows. This is what youtube should be used for!
A truly exquisite island! What a person can do with care and found materials! A lesson on leaving no footprint! The Earth is happy!
One of the most coolest thing I’ve ever seen.
Much respect to him from Japan.
THIS DUDE SHOULD START A UA-cam CHANNEL HE'S INTELIGENT IM SURE HE COULD TEACH PPL ALOT ABOUT THE ENVIORNMENT
Definitely
@@StephaniePeganTrynaKillMe They gave you a link to his channels where you can follow him TEACHING....Did either one of you even watch THIS video where HE IS SHARING/TEACHING......
Did you miss the point where he said he's completely off-grid? How is he going to upload anything you UA-cam... lol
A lot.... not alot....lol
A lot....not alot. 😆
Reminds me of the 1995 film Waterworld. Hopefully he can get a water filtration system up and running soon, would make a world of difference for him and his guests.
He is like a Ghibli character. His unique house, his hobbies omg he is awesome
This man is an inspiration. He's living how I would live if I could. Truly incredible work. Living as close to nature as you can. I have nothing but respect for him.
Thank you for simply BEING, caring, sharing all this and keen ways to stay sane . Pass it on and Blessings to you!
What a beautiful soul, if only the world had more people like him. So grateful to know he's out there protecting our earth.
He can pay property tax like everyone else