Let's be kids and build a fort in the woods
Вставка
- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Hi friends! It's been a while, but we're here and I'm determined to build this fort in the woods! I have been working long hours the past couple of weeks, which makes sitting down to edit really challenging, so I missed a video last week.
I'm basically working on the deck stuff during the day, and any hour to two extra in the day I'm sneaking down to the creek to work on that project.
This stuff is what I am really passionate about sharing on UA-cam, so it's important for me to keep my hand in it, even though honestly I'm feeling burned out by everything else.
Thanks for watching, thanks for supporting, thanks for being here!
See you in the next video.
Michelle 💝
They say that when your pet out of the blue changes their normal routines to spend more time with you it can indicate that they know they are dying and want to spend as much time as possible with you till the end. Let's hope that is not what is motivating Lenny's behavior!
You couldn’t be more right. I knew deep down that there was a reason Lenny was hanging out with me. 😢
@@michygoss7148 Damn!! :(
You can also see that in his slow movements.
My God man I wish you all the luck in the World!
@@stephenoshaughnessy2279 Lenny has always moved slowly like that. That’s definitely nothing new, but coming all the way down to the creek with me (which is a lot of effort), was unusual. I soaked it up though, almost like I knew too. 😞
I'm homesteading and building a farm in Tennessee. I'm a single dad of a 8 year old daughter. She is with me while I'm working on the farm most of the time. I tell her she can learn and do these things one day too but she doesn't think she can because she's a girl. I showed her your channel as proof that she can do anything as long as she's willing to put the effort in. I just wanted to let you know that you're a good example and inspiration for young ladies, thank you!
A fort is dandy, but you aren't going to be having real fun until you build a tree house. Seems like something you would love.
Really hate that stigma society has ingrained in itself as if men and women aren't the same species with the same damn capabilities. Good on you for encouraging her. You never know what you can do if you don't try.
MidTN here. Go dad.
@@jaredunger9994 thanks brother! I'm on the plateau near fall Creek falls. We're bout to start timber framing our barn, I've spent my free time the past two years milling the lumber and preparing the footings as well as everything else that goes with building a farm and taking care of livestock. It's very time consuming but it's very fulfilling as well.
@@joekrewson9951😅
The best thing is that as adults, we can have better toys when we decide to play.
I'm still working on a shuttlecraft from Star Trek... lol
Not always true...life is pretty shitty and not everyone has the opportunities to do much with their time.
@Dashierez It's true that life could be difficult or circumstances might not be conducive to fun activities, but one should never lose your optimism in life.
It's truly remarkable how you've amassed 130k devoted (me 2) fans crafting your universe of work, while mostly isolated in the wilderness. There is something very charming, natural and authentic about your approach that is captivating. Besides the obvious, this is your real superpower. Hats off to you young lady . 👏🎬
Really? Look at how she dresses and constantly bends one she could be swatting flies and men would still watch.
Thanks for your videos every week. Taking a break is a good way to recharge and reflect. Take good care Michelle.
My mother's uncle was in a tree cutting limbs with a chainsaw. He accidentally dropped the saw and instinctively reached out to catch it. He caught it alright but lost a couple of fingers in the process. That's one reason we care about your chainsaw safety.
I like watching the dogs running around playing and being kids themselves, our kids. Being perpetual kids is why it hurts us so much when they aren't feeling well, sick, or pass away. Pets if we pay close attention to them, can teach us how to be better human beings.
Absolutely! Couldn’t agree more.
@@michygoss7148 Like to see Clyde putting in his fair share . And taking too.
You are like my dad he always had a project on the go. He was in his 80's before he wound down. He was 98 when he passed in 2019. Hope you can keep going for as many years. All the best to you and Steve so glad his back is mending.
"Let's be like kids again". At 62 years old, I'm realizing just how important this advice is. I have spent my life taking it to seriously being an adult. And life gets away so fast.
I wish we could impress on the youth, who are mostly in such a big hurry to grow up; just how fast life goes by. And to embrace and enjoy your youth. That said ,I wouldn't have listened when I was young either!! I have found that the secret to peace in my life is living in and embracing the moment. And peace equals joy! "Time is an elusion that exists only in the human mind"
Well said 😢
@morusso2831 you win the internet today!
I'm 62 too! love playing but i've been hurt for the last year, its my back
Don't take life too serious, it ain't permanent!
Last year I had a dead hanger up high in a dead tree. I took the skidloader and gave the tree a push thinking the hanger would come down. A part above the hanger broke off and came through the back window. Food for thought. STAY SAFE OUT THERE.
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." George Bernard shaw
@@RoyceMunday56 True words of wisdom!!
Absolutely!
Hi Michelle. I am excited with your fort project. Great to see you using the machinery more often than with your back. Love seeing the hounds and the view from the cabin on the cliff. Michy you look great no matter what your waring. You are so beautiful( everyone deserves a compliment ar least once a day😊). Great video hun. Good to hear Steve is getting better. Also great to see you thinking about safety. Thank you for the weekly Michy video. Made my day and week. Stay safe and happy. 😊❤
Made my first comment half way thu the vid, but just had to say, every time I see that cliff cabin it's just amazing! The view is always stunning.
Every time she walks to the edge of the deck I have to close my eyes because I hate looking down.
Amazing woman what can't she do? !!!. I love your creativity 🙂
Ah, yes, our inner child! Wonderful thought. No responsibilities of adulthood, just play! Love it!
Have to admit during the Vancouver summer it would be really nice to have 20 acres especially with water access. Being stuck in the hot concrete jungle is less fun. I grew on prairies on 6 acres and anytime I stop by Sasamat Lake or Belcarra I have these thoughts. Even better on the west coast since the bugs are much more manageable. Sadly, 2 million for 2000 sqft doesn't quite have the same feeling. Thanks for sharing the projects with your family!
I have so much respect for this woman not just because she's a circulating nurse but because she ain't afraid to do anything. way to go!
Hope you are finding the KID you seek. As a 77-year-old, I spent my life doing what I thought would be fun as a kid. Throughout life, I kept a mental checklist of the adventures I would like to partake in. So far so good... I have done many things that I set out to do as a youngster adding to that list the challenging ideas I evolved as a young and older adult. Still seeking to accomplish tasks that are on that KID LIST. thanks for sharing your KIDVENTURES.
❤ honestly, I like to take my time and learn and watch your excellent, exciting outdoorsy videos. These means I was actually just finishing up the last three with all the logs and house siding;)) so I WAS GLAD you skipped a week to get me caught up xoxo ❤❤
Thank you for the dog scenes. They are so very endearing and enjoyable to watch. They love you.
Like I told you before. Take care of yourself so you can take care of us. Stay with the puppy dogs and all your fans. Thanks for giving us your time. Kenny from Western North Carolina
Thank-you for taking us back to the cliff cabin. It was so nice just to catch a glimpse of it. Can't wait to get back there! Good to hear Steve's nerve pain is better as well. Thanks for the video. I missed you last week!
Yes it was great to see the cliff again. I didn't know I missed it so much. Pups looked glad to see it too.
Another solid video. You are correct, ADULTING sucks sometimes!!! Love keeping the kid in you!!!
When I watch your videos, all is well with the world. Your videos are a wonderful medicine and I am grateful to you for all the time that you put into them !! ❤
I LOVE the idea of building a fort! I built one for my 2 sons when they were much younger. I remember how much fun that was and the boys and their dog loved it.
I really ❤️ how you are going about learning to fall trees. So many YT idiots do so many stupid things with saws and cutting trees it is just so refreshing to see someone taking the risks into consideration and being as careful as you can be. It is also really cool to see a project come from forest to building, the complete journey. Well done!
I agree with you. No one has ever given me a good reason to grow up. Other than my body getting old and things becoming more difficult to do, my brain still has me young and wanting these adventures. Thanks for the video Michygoddess.😊
You are a professional construction worker with many years of experience.
This is highly-skilled work.
Kudos to you!
Still loving you. I worry so much about fires. I know BC is suffering like here in Alberta. Please be safe and I so hope you never see smoke. Take care.
Thank You for the update on Steve and your continued progress on the properties. Always one step at a time even if its sideways at time. The small snippets of the deck was great. Hope you are having a great week.
Great video. Nice to see all the pups playing and such. You’re becoming quite the lumber Jill and Sawyer. Outstanding channel 👍🇺🇸🚜.
Loved this video as always and I am glad Steve is getting better.
It was good to see that you are taking some time to rest and relax for yourself Michele everyone needs to from time to time.
Can't wait to see you building the Fort ❤❤ John
I built my first fort out of plaster boards when I was 6 years old. It was fun at the time and I can visualize you having a similar experience as most kids when you are building your latest creation. Your videos and projects are interesting and entertaining. Keep up the great work!
Cool thing to build , I've been wanting to build something cool in my woods on the side of the hill overlooking my pond . Should be cool to do and have , Got to get a Mill first got plenty of trees to work with . plus the Loging industry rules in my area .Lots of commercial Saw Mills
I really like your setup . Keep having fun it's the only way to go ❤
We had a heavy mechanized logging crew in my Cabins location . All tho they stayed away from the building as instructed , they did make a big mess . So this summer's duties have been to pick things up and prep for winter burning . Been hot as hell here and have had to dig deep into those youthful energies . Oh to be 40 again . Good Luck with the project . !
Theyre not 'silly little things' they are forts, it's an escape from reality! I'm 65, and still build forts every now and then!! You just go for it, and enjoy the peace!!
A lot of us build them but we call them deer blinds!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video recap. You seem to be on the verge of exhaustion. It understandable with all the projects you are juggling that you need some time for yourself to recover and recharge. Wishing you and your, Steve and all your furry kids another blessed week filled with gentle seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings together. Peace princess
Started watching you because of the cliff cabin. Aopreciate all your hard work and ingenuity. I have a 1988 craftsman chainsaw, no brake or really any safety features.😮
My first professional studio was built out of my head. I drew a floor plan out roughly and went from there. It turned out to be 44 feet square with a partial upstairs. Took me four years because I did most of it by myself while I was still on the road as a performer. But I loved every 2x4! And yeah, at 79 I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up lol. The fort's gonna' be fun!
Love it!!! ❤❤
We missed you but we will be here when ever it works best for you. Once again your keeping your exercise program going humping the wood bites around
Bummer about the well but well guy should of found the low voltage right away. It’s the first thing you check. Didn’t do a good job at his job. Bright side you have a well that’s good to go. Doesn’t help does it.
Good news on Steve for sure.
Thanks for sharing your adventures
Exactly. He totally did things backwards. You can check a well pump before bringing it up, and he didn’t do that. Pretty sure he just came to make money. 😔
Thanks for the video. I admire your energy and fearlessness.
Thanks for Sharing... The most hard working woman on the YT, Michelle. I don't now if your the machine or the bobcat is! with having the push forward to clean prep and repeat. That is going to be some deck! once finished, with all the milling and bucking effort going towards it. So thanks for bringing us along and also a glimpse of Cliffy the mountain side retreat. Will definitely see on the next one.
It's both interesting and at time maddening to hear your mind work! You even know what it's doing to you and you can't stop it! something says you don't want to! Good on ya Michy....
A nice break from your day job where the view never changes:) The nurses where I go for post treatment checks are great and are appreciated for they're humour...especially on Friday afternoon visits. Stay safe in the woods and never lose the kid in you!
I and my friends growing up, had forts all over the place - still love the idea and am jealous you can do it now, But wish you the best!
Wow as a kid in the 50s we spent endless summer days building forts in the woods. Never started a saw with the break on myself .
MICHY I'M PRETTY SURE IT'S THE FACT OF HAVING SOMETHING TO DO, TO TAKE YOUR MIND OFF A CURRENT SITUATION/S. THIS ALLOWS ONE TOO FOCUS AND COUPE WITH A STRESSFUL OR DIFFICULT SITUATION. BEING THE FACT OF RESENT ITEMS GOING OUT TO THE CABIN BUILD WASN'T A GOOD OPTION. AND WITH THE DECK IN THE STATE ITS IN, MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO UNWHINED, WHILE STARING AT YOUR PROBLEM. SO THE LITTLE FORT, RETREAT , CALL IT WHAT YOU WILL, IS GOOD HOME BREWED THERAPY.HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND GOD BLESS. 😇👍👋
Thanks for another wonderful video Michy great to.see you and Steve and the pups again take care and be safe dear .❤
Hi Michy, thanks for a great video and update on your life. Glad to hear that Steve is improving. Look forward to the next one. Take care!
Wished I could’ve met you years ago! Just can’t say how amazing you are. Beautiful , intelligent and just awesome!
I enjoy your intricacies . I've been saying ,, on the day of my retirement ,, I'll get up , put on the coffee , sit on the floor with my lego and think --- where was I ...
Another awesome video thank you for sharing mitchy 😊 And as you said we must all never lose our inner child 🎉
Idea tree top lookout .I remember building a 3 floor treehouse as kids in nova scotia .
This was a constant in my young life. Making forts in the woods with my friends, in every season. The things we could have done with a bobcat though! All we had were young muscles, hardened by play and ranch work and sharp tools. Grandpa was strict about that, keep your edged tools sharp! We didn't even have use of the chainsaws. Axe and saw and hammer and work horses. Oh and dogs, there was always a couple dogs.
Love your videos. A life lesson from a lumberjack friend is to ALWAYS have the bar locked unless cutting. Especially when walking around with a running saw. For what it's worth... Keep up the great work!
Look forward to seeing u ever Sunday I look forward to the deck videos and fort thank u have a great week
Be safe. Glad Steve is healing, also good to see the cliff even for a glimpse. ❤❤❤
It was good to see you both and the pups glad Steve is doing better. Can't wait to see what you build next! Till the next one ✌👋
oh thank yuo for the new video. now my week will be a great one!! very glad to hear that steve is doing better. love an hugs from texas!!
👍👌👏 YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! It's very important to be and stay connected with your inner child (and sometimes give TLC).
Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you.
You never have to apologize for not having a video. As long as you come back. lol
We love what you do. Wishing you and Steve nothing but the best. ❤️🦅♥️✝️🇺🇸🐕🦺
Congratulations on defeating the tree ! It's down & definitely out. Excellent 👍
Michelle, I rarely comment on videos, I have my favorites I like to watch on You Tube and I kind of just stick to just them. You are one of my favorites for sure, the cliff cabin is so amazing, you have done an amazing job on that build. I find that place to be my favorite project you work on, the view from the deck down to the water is what I call a million dollar view. I would love to be helping you on that project, that would be so much fun. I'm proud of you and what you have accomplished on that beautiful cliff. Be safe!! Jay from Pa.
Awesome work as always 😊. Enjoy your summer too . No hurry to get everything done all at once.. then life might get boring Boring. Thanks for the Clifford view always the best in favorite of mine❤❤❤
Good morning 🌅, That was definitely hard work but a great sense of achievement, I remember many many many years ago, when I was little kid, we had a century box in our garden, that came off the RF headquarters next door, My elder brother made a drawbridge for it, and if I remember rightly it was on the other side of our sandpit so you had to let the drawbridge down to get across the Sampit to get into the century box, Definitely looking forward to you building a castle/fort ha ha😂, are you going to dig a moat around it? 😅😂, I did wonder whether you might have built something in the trees., but I don’t think the trees are big enough and you have a lot of standing dead logs, which is not good, keep up the great work, You obviously must’ve been very good at college in mathematics, as your log of rhythms are very, very good, 😂😂❤ France
Yeah, not enough good healthy trees in that area to use them within the build.
"Be kids again." Wonderful advice. The log that had sap under the bark, does that mean that the tree was recently dead? So glad that you are opening up the light in that area by downing the dead trees. It was really neat the way Lenny walked ahead and cleared the way for you. It is just lovely the way the dogs play with each other.
No, the tree was alive. Not sure why the sap was ‘flowing’ as I thought that ended before summer, but perhaps it’s because that’s a bit of a swampy/wet area? 🤷🏻♀️
Thanks for the video Michy, building forts is a cherished memory for me. I always want to help you clean up the area, must be the non forest up bringing, lol.
Om goodness Michy.. you're such a gun!! I'm impressed every time u upload. Speaking of guns, yours are looking well toned.. With how much physical labour u undertake, that's no surprise. The entire property, all of it, all the projects both completed and yet to be are all spectacular and amazing. Thanks for continuing to share and inspire 🎉 🧡
Love the intro, applies to all of us (older than 16 years old)
I'm worried about Lenny... and from this other side of the world, I give him a hug! 🐕💕
😢
Wow...! Who doesn't love a girl with a Bobcat, a chainsaw, and a wild imagination with the tenacity to keep going till it's done. Looking forward to seeing what your brain has in store for the creation of the "Fort". My childhood Forts were mostly piles of salvaged wood taken from the remains of an old Army camp. I suspect yours will improve on that some. Of course Lenny loves you. He's still around because of you. Good to hear Steve's back is improving. Also good to hear he has the skills to makeup for the incompetence of those who rip people off. Thanks again Michelle for sharing your adventures with us. P.S. I know it's hot out there but I always cringe when I see all that bare skin being poked and scratched by those sharp scraggly branches and things. Not complaining..... Just feeling the pain.
Huckleberries! As a kid who grew up in the central interior of British Columbia, huckleberries were my favorite wild berry!
You are one tough hardworking lady. I enjoy the videos. Gives me ideas for my place.
17:43 - I bet Lenny is resting on your side of the bed. 😂😂😂
Peace and love, Michy
You let some nice light into that area of the forest. You had a good work out. Good tunes.👌
Don't you just love your little Bobcat? They have so many different accessories for the front attachment as well. Very versatile.
Fort work is coming along. Stay safe out there
A fort,, thats cool,,,, we had forts n treehouses,,,, fun times
HI Chelle,, kool video,I liked it a lot! Such the busy bee you always are! Glad Steve is recovering well! And when felling trees that have limbs caught up, just assume they are hung up more then you think!! It's kinda amzing how strong limb bound trees are locked together! Even by one single limb they well just hold on like glue!! But don't fret, just make your cuts and if it doesn't go over, then chain it up and pull the butt out! Or just leave it and the wind will drop it, if you're sure no one will be waking in the area! Cheers pretty lady!
Stay golden...
Trent S.
Mt. Shasta,CA
Hey Gurl, play while you can, for time catches up to us and soon we lack the youthful energy we had as a kid. Retired 22 years ago I can do as I wish, and only have responsibilities when a faucet needs attention, or a drain is clogged. I do build forts, but not for myself. I change the forts for my cats at least once a month. I make them from cardboard boxes. I made a brick fort next to my outdoor fire pit. There is room for just one cat. They have a ramp to the top of the fence & a flat top walkway atop the fence. Most of the time they just jump up the 6 feet to get on top the fence though. They have a kitty door from the hall linen closet to the bathroom because they want to be with me and the bathroom door is not always open.
Plan your work & work your plan.
Hey Beautiful always looking good and busy. Keep up the great work!
Another entertaining video, thank you Michelle.
You go girl. Michy, you crack me up.
I love your determination and positive attitude.
Keep it up. All the best, John from Oz.
It looks like Steve is recuperating great! You two spoil your fur friends as badly as my wife and I do 😂
Hey super girl, it's always plaisir see you working in the woods, but take care yourself Michelle, the woods very dangerous alone...
See you next time
David
I know the feeling! You seem to have much more energy than I do though. 😂😂😂 I so look forward to your videos whenever they come out.
Thank you.
I do like her videos a lot. She shows how she likes to do things and explains well. Also she is really nice to look at wink. Beautiful woman and her husband is a lucky man, She is not afraid to work and do interesting things that she can build. Wow so interesting to watch.
Love your dogs
Living the dream
I absolutely LOVE your videos!! You are truly stunning! Your heart and passion are what make these videos such an awesome watch. Keep up the amazing work you do!!! I can't say Thank You enough.
That Thumb Nail had me thinking you finally pushed it as far as you are always thinkin.
I applaud your fort idea! Gotta have a bit of fun now and then. Good job of clearing the dead trees. I was thinking, a curved draw knife would seem to contour to the tree for debarking, not sure if they exist. Speaking of bark, to me, the hound's bark often sounds like 'borrow' 😁. Glad to hear Steve's doing better.
You inspire the Peter Pan in all of us!
Mitchy, that hurt my back watching you bend over to peel that log. Glad you went back to the mill.
Take your time advance your skills> When you take your time you save time. If you don't watch it you going to get named Buckin Michygoss🌲Yeeees! Cliff cabin my favorite 😁
Don't mess with Mish, carrying logs like no one's business 💪 that excavator attachment is a pretty cool!
Thanks for posting. I love the crooked earmuff look 😂
Your video got me to get out and giver poop this long weekend!!!!! Thanks!
Wow. First commenter.
Cheers from a displaced West Kootenay guy now in the Willamette Valley.
Great video...thank you lovely one and I hope Steve is feeling better.🐾🍺
Love watching how your mind works (taking the bark off) Jack, RI, USA