Building an Off-grid Workshop | Felling Trees for the Off Grid Log Cabin Build
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Before the forecasted polar vortex arrives, I close in the workshop, installing the last window and the framing and wall boards in the gable ends, spend a couple of days felling trees for the new log cabin and go for walks in the woods, where we find the remains of a wolf-killed deer.
A milder than usual winter has left large lakes ice-free so Cali goes swimming while I wade in the frigid waters of the great lakes while witnessing an amazing sunset. I
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The quote at the end put me back into a canoe with my father when I was a teenager. Fishing on a lake in New Hampshire, early morning with fog floating just above the water. We listened to large mouth gulping bugs off the surface. It seemed just natural to move in a crawl, to speak in a whisper, as though nature was still resting and we were the children of the earth respecting the wishes of peace and quiet. Every clunk of an oak or crash of a lure against the water echoed as though a book had landed with a crash in a library.
I miss that.
I felt it as if I was there. People who don’t experience moments like that can’t really understand the emotion of such scenes from your life and the positive vibe it creates within.
Beautiful
That's a beautiful story and I love the analogy!
That was poetic.
@@outdoorsforever1027 I wept with emotion last 10 minutes, felt as if the Universe had embraced and enveloped me. Shawn captures the essence and majesty of Nature’s peace, tranquility and beauty. Best meditation.
Shawn, your photography is outstanding! The music is so calming with the scenery and how you include Cali, just the best videos I have ever seen! Love watching Cali sway that hind end and wag that pretty tail is all I can take before I start to tear up! Your videos take my breath away! I enjoy them so much, I sit for hours watching them and realize my morning coffee runs into lunchtime! The tearing is not for sadness but from the pleasure of watching you go about your day living the dream! I can almost feel the snow beneath my feet, the smell of the trees, the water rushing and you are real easy on the eyes! No worries for your wife, I'm 67! Teehee! The truth is, it's a little too late for me to live this way, it's something I should have done many years ago! Now, I'm recovering from heart surgery and now enjoying my time just watching your video's and seeing how other people live. I've turned the TV off and don't watch the news! I've always wondered how a log cabin was built, so now I know! You teach so much about how to live in survival mode, like starting fires, cooking and making coffee! I once had a coffee pot like the one you brew yours in and still do have my cast iron pots and skillets! I can't let those go. I live in Central Louisiana now and we do cook a lot of gumbo's and jambalaya in them. There is one question I have, hopefully you can answer. Cali looks so healthy and fit. What do you feed her to keep her so active and her coat is just stunning! We can tell she's living a great lifestyle and is such a happy girl! Any suggestions on dogfood and how much? Thanks!
I feel very relaxed when I watch you and Cali. I am a very depressed and I have anxiety really bad after my 36 yr old son died 3 yrs ago. I found this UA-cam site and have watched it all. Like I said I never felt so calm in a long time since I started watching you! Thank you
Hang in there dawna. Things will get a little easier. Keep your mind on the Lord when you get anxious or depressed. It never goes away but we "learn" how to live with it. God bless & keep you near Him.
Yeah Dawna it's great for me too. You might want to check out Jake and Nicole and The Nomadic Movement
. Not as great as Shawn's but I like them too.
So sorry for your loss, hang in there. Life is a blessing everyday, prayers for you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss, from Mississippi!
Hugs , I feel the same.
I was fortunate enough to live in the forest for 15 yrs. I will never forget the smell you mentioned. I literally lived on a hill in the town of Foresthill, California. I had to drive down the hill for work but the minute I got home and opened the car door the smells of the forest greeted me. I will never forget my time there. I miss living there. I'm in Humboldt County now in Northern CA. It is also surrounded by forests but you have to go deeper into the trees to get that wonderful forest smell. I enjoyed today's video with a bit of nature, Cali, and a lesson on trees. Have a lovely day! :)
Sharon from California
Good morning! Just poured my first coffee and Shawn shows up. Time for a dose of My Self Reliance and sit back and relax. Friday morning therapy.
Yes! It’s the little things and great people like Shawn that make our life better!
Friday night meditation!
Literally the same! Work almost done and it's time to relax while watching Shawn making these incredible things in the middle of nowhere :)))
Mine’s always Friday night therapy or pretty much every night before bed. A Good night to all! 🙏🏻😍👌
@@trisho.8331 same here~
What a relaxing way to eat your dinner and watch your video. My Dad was a carpenter and my brother also is one. What's great is to watch someone working, watch someone making something out of wood. That's creativity.
I've been a fan of your vids for a few years now and I think I can speak for a few of us and say they are quite therapeutic. Stay safe good sir.
Agreed. I love the footage of the new location. I'm sorry you had to move, but am very glad that we can stay with you as you continue making an amazing life. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Can't agree more. Bit unhappy though to have to listen to the noise of the chainsaw - opposite of therapeutic...
Agree
@@wolfgang.thecoach3797 Well, I guess he can't please us all, and a chain saw is far more practical. At the end of the day, he has to do what is easiest on himself.
@@patriciabarnes7034 put me on the list too, it seams that we all get lost with the world and what it takes to get all done even alone, the best Shawn..
In one video, when you sharpened your construction pencil it brought me back to my childhood when I watched my dad for a few years every weekend out build our home. How happy he was to be doing something that brought him such pride and accomplishment. You keep me close to him with such a simple action.
Maybe that's why I like the lumber department. It's the fragrance of the wood. Stay in nature it's where we are meant to be. Thank you.
My doctor always remarks about my low blood pressure so I let him in on my secret and showed him your video that I watched while waiting for him. Now you've got another fan!
😂 thanks
Amen to that 😃
Where you will live is holy ground. The magnificence of God lives there and you show it beautifully. You are blessed.
Good morning from a very cold Finland to you all Shawn fans !
Ari Ramo...Hello from the UK, I hope you are well and staying safe and of course enjoying the many delights of this channel. I had to come back here for a visit, just to re-watch this video with its incredibly stunning ending. Stay safe.
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Shawn my husband and I watch you everyday. We are probably just as eager as you are to start your new home. We love Cali and it is not hard to see you take the time to throw his toys for him to get his exercises. I hope you and your beautiful wife will be very happy in your new home, and yes you are eye candy yourself. I must say one could learn a lot from you as I did but unfortunately for me I am too old and full of arthritis lol. Anyway Shawn we wish nothing but the best for you and your family. Keep building and stay safe!
Greetings from Ohio. Wow! The last 10 minutes. The last 10 seconds, goosebumps. Mother nature sure does present a good photographer with great material. The music, Shawn, you nailed it. Thank you
Ohio has more of a real winter than mid-atlantic states.
Lately temps soaring up an down, would rather around 30's to get use to it.
I havent seen real winter since 1965 & 1966 in Delaware. Long time ago, was around 8 to 9 yrs old. The development live in had wonderful sledding hill, with our flexible flyers go flying down the hill.
Svaki Vaš "film" je savršen... Bravo !
Wow, Shawn James, an absolute gorgeous scenery on today’s video. Your gorgeous CALI is so well train. I am so happy that CALI is well and running around. You certainly have a TREASURED property there in GORGEOUS CANADA. You have lots of delicious edible fresh berries there. I eat different fruits cherries myself daily. I eat lots of hazel nuts as well. KUDOS AMD BRAVO SHAWN TO YOU, BEAUTIFUL WIFE, DAUGHTERS, FUTURE SON-IN-LAW AND DOG CALI. I had now been watching your UA-cam channel for one year.
From us here in the ailing, sad UNITED STATES.
👍🏽😀
Calm down bud.
"Gorgeous"
Much love Julie 🙏
Love from Cambodia 🇰🇭
@@ThydaCookingTV The world loves Cambodia 🙏
I take it that beautiful lake is near your new home site. 😊 You do realize that those of us that watch you unfailingly are so envious of your freedom and your knowledge! Keep up the good work and stay well! We look forward to your progress with loving anticipation. Give Cali a hug for all of us. And tell your family Thanks for sharing you.
The lake footage at the end is magnificent, thank you for sharing it with us!
Thank you for sharing your journey in life. I have built things on icy, cold days like this. I know how your hands ache until you get them warm. The fire becomes your life support until you get the blood flowing. Those logs aren’t getting any lighter, are they? Age is cruel like that. But your end product is strong and honest. Well built, brother. Sharing your spiritual time with Cali in your special spot was very personal and kind. It gives a glimpse of the rewards of hard labor. It is a gift of peace and bonding with nature. Very nice craft.
Music alone and your unrushed pace introduces such a serenity.... Love it
I’ve always loved the song played at the opening, but seems like we don’t hear it much anymore! Thanks for playing it, and for another great video!
The beauty that I see you film is so majestic in a world so fast...it’s your longevity and the surrounding area that will have you and your family in bliss for a long time. God bless
Daily routine in the morning to make your life better is: a cup of ☕️ and a video of Shawn. If you don’t believe me, check the comments in this post ☺️
Coffee, bagel and the voice of reason (Mr. James) ... great way to start the day.
For me, it's tea and toast with marmalade... Shawn's sawing, scraping, hammering, banging with soft guitar, nature and Cali chasing something in the background. UK.
The workshop/mini cabin is almost complete, lacking only a door, gable door and the stove and pipe installed. The last few minutes of the video are outstanding cinematography, equal to that of Nat'l Geographic and BBC World quality, at least the eye of this man. Thanks for sharing the beauty with us!
As always, stay safe.
I know you’re in great shape and probably will be for a long time into your 60s and 70s. But it’s good you’re getting this done before the 60s hit. I seriously did not know what could start deteriorating in the 60s, but then I wasn’t in as good of shape as you. Love watching you build; it inspires me every day just to get up and do the little things in life. You do touch quite a great range of people in this audience. I wish you so much success!
Know exactly where you are coming from Linda but life does go on all the same and we just start to realise more and more how wonderful the world can be as we get older.
As beautiful as your location is, without Cali it would be a lonesome and not so beautiful place to live. Her loyal companionship to you and your wonderful family is so beautiful and heart warming to see, it's felt way down here in Indiana. Peace to you all, and all your viewers too.
That last 10mins or so is true poetry. Great pairing of the music as well. Some of your best work.
I admire your positive attitude, Shawn. You're a man worth emulating. I'm sorry you had to deal with crappy neighbors, but to pick up and move everything further out and start all over again... you have my respect. I use your videos quite frequently to show my two young sons what hard work looks like and what it can accomplish for you. I pray God's favor be with you and your family as you begin this new chapter in your lives. Thanks for sharing all of this with us. I believe you are changing the world for the good, a few people at a time. Don't quit, eh? All the best from Alaska!
I watch these with my grandson by my side, hoping he will learn to love the outdoors, and be as responsible there, as you are, Shawn. He gets really excited whenever you ... and Cali, are on the screen, doing what you love. Great to see you're keeping these coming regularly, Shawn. That Cali healed well, is just icing on the cake you serve to us all. ;)
Despite the snow and ice ... I always seem to get more done, when working in cool & cold weather. No bugs to swat, sweat to wipe, and humidity to sap strength away.
With all the insanity going on in the world today is nice to see a man and his dog living a nice peaceful good life. Great calming effect on me. Look forward to your videos whenever you can get them out.
That little stove reminds me of my great grandmother, Mary Stuart, who always cooked on a woodburning stove and ironed all her clothes with an iron heated by the stove‼️❣️I loved going to visit her in her little house in Yakima, Washington. She used to tell us stories of Idaho where my Grandmother Grace was born and raised (and my mother too). She used to take my grandmother with her and row a little boat across the Snake River to cook for all the Ranch Hands on a big ranch there in Idaho. She had a little bottle of small colorful gems in all colors,saying she had found them in the rivers of Idaho.
Take care of yourself, your back, and be as safe minded as possible. I enjoy these vids immensely.
I love the structure of this video: 1) A big section of your work/projects, 2) A bit of talk/explanation, and 3) A beautiful montage of nature/music. That image of the windswept pine was especially gorgeous! Thanks, Shawn!
The last 8 minutes were just a real soul blessing ....beautiful ...and thank you for taking weight of my system.
You are a very sensitive man. Smelling the pine needles, walking barefooted in water , snow and sand. These are the signs of someone who is tuned to nature. Bless you for entertaining as I near my 90h
year !
me
GOD HAS BLESSED YOU. I LOVE NATURE LIKE YOU. BAREFOOT SMELLING THE PINE CEDAR.
Nice seeing Cali running and jumping around again
I would name this video "SERENITY"...Very peaceful...I love how Cali stares at the camera and relaxes looking at the water as if appreciating nature...Animals are much more conscious of some things we humans are not...
You build nice structures and know a lot about wildlife and living in the wilderness, but when you use the camera the way you did in the last sequence of your video, you become a true artist. Very rarely have I seen such beautiful pictures.
Shawn, I've watched your channel for a couple years now.... wanted to say "thanks" for giving us folks down here in the States something to take our minds off the madness....
Beautiful ending Shawn. Reminds me of an old saying. Red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky in the morning, sailor's SHIP ON FIRE!!
So beautiful and so cold. I live in hot country.
Same. I miss the cold
Yes, I miss the changing seasons.
I’ll trade you 😳😁🤷🏼♂️
Goes to show that human beings are never satisfied. Always want what they don't have.
@@VCthaGOATdunker goes to show that I grew up in the Midwest and had always had the changing seasons and sacrificed my seasons for my mother’s health. And I would do it all over again! But I still miss the seasons.
Please never quit showing us a better life. Your videos are great. Thank you. Love Cali. Looking forward to the 2 million subscribers you are sure to get soon. 🤙
Oh, so incredibly peaceful and beautiful...You could create a calendar with Cali in every shot with the sunsets, mountains, trees. Stunning.
The knowledge of Nature's products---various trees, their water content, temperature, resistance and sensitivities to insects, molds, etc---It is all such a science.
As so many of your subscribers commint the scenery is truly beautiful that being said I truly hope in today's world you can remain and stay safe and continue to do what you do for us to enjoy thank you very much
If all else failed, you could make and market calming videos of those beautiful scenes of the lake and that soothing music, with Cali cameos like this one. (I can almost feel my blood pressure going down.) Also, maybe a 24 hour time-lapse showing the wildlife that visits. Gorgeous!
Thank you. I needed some peace and harmony with my coffee.
I agree with you 💯 percent. Too much negativity and stress on the news here in Ohio USA. HEY, I KNOW WHAT TO DO! STOP WATCHING THE NEWS! AND WATCH MY SELF RELIANCE!
You must be from the U.S.
@@coolgrandma4952 yeah & me too. Its treasonous ppl tryin to take over. We just might end up in a civil war.
You are a bad ass, you do it all with no power tools I'm in awe and I live just watching your videos no talking just you and your dog. Although it was nice to see you with family at one point. Great channel great work 👌
Cali is a beautiful girl.I love watching just about anything she does. And Shawn,what can I say,you can do it all,and do it well.
What a talented, sensitive man you are, Shawn! I have watched most of the last 3 years of videos, and in your eyes and voice I hear kindness. In your hands I see strength and justice. I would be so proud to call you Friend!
Absolutely gorgeous! I don't think you can beat Canadian sunsets. Thank you for sharing your beautiful landscape with us. So relaxing.
Ive seen some beautiful sunsets here in sw fl!
But not near as peaceful! 🤗
Сами первый сэря скажи пажалиста
You live where postcards and computer wall paper background ideas are born.. Those sceneries are breath-takingly awesome and not to mention they look quite tranquil.. . Thanks for sharing,,
That tree towards the end.... Amazing... It has so much expression, standing strong against the wind and bent like a poet in extasy, reciting its story :)
I think that poet is you!!
Seems the lake there is far more prettier than the lake behind your old property.👍
I feel like i've just come to; from a deep meditation. Relaxed and calm. Thank you Sir!
Yes relax and calm
Best video of all! Along with all the rest, for I love your videos so much, that I keep looking for the ones I have not watch yet; also keep rewatching many over. Love your videos along with Cali and your family. Thank You 🙏 for sharing! Very inspirational and Enlightenment for the world to share and participate! Love ❤️ you for eternity!
In these trying times your peaceful videos are calming to mind, body and soul. Thank you. I've been watching faithfully since you started building the cabin. I love your new property its amazing and I look for to what the future holds on your channels.
The end part of that video brought me to tears it was so incredibly beautiful, thank you Shawn.
Seriously, who is downvoting this video? This is the most conscientious tree-felling I’ve ever seen!
Loved the “Group of Seven “ trees!
Missed that part, time stamp?
You sure stay busy with all these awesome builds
@@TheMassaKiller 42:55
Yeah
Cali is always such a happy pup and that makes me smile! I wish I started watching your channel from the beginning but I'm happy I'm here now.
The final lake shot deserves a Emmy!!!!!! Wonderful!! Keep up the great work!
Maybe I've had a stressful week, but watching this with a glass or two of wine on board makes every loud nail strike sound like a big ' EFF YOU!!' to your (soon to be former) neighbours. Keep on keepin' on, Mr James.
Yes, got my coffee too. Love watching people work 😂. I’ll get back to work myself....after this
Shawn, you have really stepped up your video's! I have been sick with fever, and its the kind of thing that makes you feel awful. But I watched your video today, not only did I get to see you work, fell trees, work on the cabin, the awesome commentary, but you literally showed me the best nature footage you've ever done, it literally put tears in my eyes of the beauty of it all. Thank you so much!
The nature, the sounds, the music, the beauty, the Cali🧡💛. Perfect!
For the lake footage at end, I had to switch from my computer screen to the big TV to capture the calming effect of the slow TV sunset. Excellent work. Great choice of background music.
Absolutely beautiful lake shots! Water so clear👍 An amazing carpenter/craftsman ... a thoroughly enjoy your channel.. Always looking for your next Shaun and Cali.Stay safe and healthy 👍
Thank you, my friend, thank you. I hope you are always happy and full of fun things. This is Singer Sunshine.
Really mild for this time of the year. I can remember being in that area 10 years ago and having 2ft of ice on the lake. Very peaceful.
honestly I wish it were still so!
Warmest year ever recorded perhaps? 🤷♂️
@@NegronJL1 usually where I live, when we have really mild winters we somehow always tend to get very cold springs. Probably just a coincidence but I find it interesting.
@@shanemccarthy1562 I find that it makes starting seedlings a little harder to time.
@@shanemccarthy1562 makes sense, Shane.
This was a wonderful episode. I loved every portion of it. You are doing a fine job of constructing the workshop. The footage at the end of the video brought tears to my eyes...what beauty our God in heaven has provided for our delight! Thank you for letting us share in your adventure.
What a perfect place u found!! Most excellent!! Stay well please. Calli looks like her ole self and lovin life with you!! Thank u!!
Nobody on the planet is a better proof of the quality of a Silky saw.
Yes Shawn nearly as great as the sunsets we get over here looking West, though you have much more water, we have but a river to watch for flooding. Lovely music that you picked, so tranquil and soothing, almost had me dropping off to sleep. Cheers to you Both!!
Every shot of your beautiful country is better than the one before it! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Your workshop is coming along nicely. Cali seems to be her old self again!
I think the films get better all the time I really look forward to the lo ger films on a Friday The scenery parts tonight were exceptional and almost spiritual
If you read this Shawn I send my best wishes from all my family in Scotland
John Robertson
Holy Timbers! That cabin is going to be still standing in 200 years.
Shawn if you ever come to Chicago call me. I need you to help me build a house. 🏡😊
After a morning of spreadsheets and performance statistics, I am 2 mins in and feel better, cheers Wood God. As Felix (WAI) would say 'You Rock!!!'
Man I dig this workshop! This construction looks like it could withstand a hurricane and yet still retains a rustic charm. I’ll bet it’ll still be standing in 100 years.😀
Good timing!..Have a good weekend Shawn!..Be safe!
God's country!
I like the quote by Sigurd F. Olson. I have a friend who camps on an island in the Quetico, in the middle of a waterfall. He filmed the waterfall from every angle, for one hour. (no talking) When he has a bad day, he plays this video.
I look foward to the new journey of the new property!
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I wish I could post a pic in the comments. My cat, Scout, is totally obsessed with watching Cali on the TV. Lol.
We both love your videos.
Ah, the views-on-views are a beautiful and spectacular sight to behold. Thank you Shawn for the serenity you give us all.
Watching the end cuts, reminds me of a funny story involving me, a hornet and an injury. I saw the peacefulness and harmony of nature in your footage, but also the carnage of wolf packs and tree felling. We all love the peaceful scenery, but it often takes some wild disturbance to make it happen. Enter my accident with a a hornet, working on our property. Walking down a narrow path back to the house, I was greeted by a hornet that decided to stand-off with me. I went to go forwards to dodge it, but it matched me. Several attempts forwards, and I realised this hornet was on the defence. On it's final charge at me, I ran backwards, tripped, and then landed on my forearm - spraining my wrist. It's taken just over a month, to get the mobility in my hand, back.
So I return to the garden recently, having my own, Shawn James moment, in the wilderness again - as much as five acres can afford me, anyway. I'm working with the plants, enjoying the calm, bird song, breezes, and thanking God for the use of my hand again. Then moments later, guess who turns-up to face me off again? Yeppers, the B52 of all hornets! Only this time, I didn't proceed forwards like I did the first time. Instead, calmly turning around and walking the other way - I looked back again, after a few meters, only to realise it had disappeared as quickly as it appeared.
Later that day, I saw it flew behind a retaining wall, where we had our two separate stand-offs. Suddenly, it all made sense. It had a nest there, and was defending it. Nature is wonderful, but to have the peace, there must also be conflict to jostle the occupants and the resources. As I watched you in the elements, I had to wonder, how many metaphorical wasp encounters, you must experience where you are, to enjoy where you are? My wasp friend and I, get along just fine now, so long as I remember to give them their territory. What must you have to doge and make accommodations for, in nature.
You have your mind organized and fixed. Good luck !!! God bless!!!
Good night sun, barefoot in the snow(??) and soulful Miss Cali. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Shawn.
🤓 another therapeutic video for a big city soul.
Sensually scintillating.
I was happy to watch the carpentry. Something satisfying
about watching you pound nails into wood as the workshop
takes shape. But the last 8 or 9 minutes were pure art in nature.
I felt the peace and serenity of your new homesite, I folded my arms, sat back in my chair and watched. That windblown tree is beautiful...don't cut that one down! I know you won't, you could sell that to a magazine. The spoils of the wolves was a bit disheartening, keep Cali close. Then an awesome sunset and the perfect quote at the end. What a beautiful area you live in.
wow, what a glorious close to your video, wonderfully soothing music and beautiful landscapes to compliment, You truly are in tune with nature Shawn and making the most of your life and wonderful country.
Truly great craftmanship. Congratulations to one of the best and most inspiring channels.
The last ten minutes... off-the-charts photographic workmanship. Just superb. Thanks!
Breathtaking scenes of a beautiful sunset how peaceful. So glad to see Cali running around again she is a superstar. Stay safe my friend!! 🙂
Pure Thoreau footage.
Thank you Shawn for letting us share your life in these great videos.. very calming😎
You have shown how a dream can become real! Hold on! You have many friends and we are all with you! Russia-also.
Finished watching A2A, building their boat. Now Shawn continues working with wood. A truly peaceful endeavour. Thanks Shawn, have a great day
Today is my Birthday.
I made my cup of Joe and turned on your video. Starting my new birthday right. Peacefulness 💫
I have been asking my husband to fix the bedroom door for 18 years, while you build houses in a few days ....💪😄
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Don’t do that ......lol😀😀
@@brianjeter948 I will do a training course in carpentry.
I should have married a Canadian instead of an Italian ☺️
@@gagaullalla1256 its dont about nation , personality...
Do it yourself, then. If it's that important to you...
Hi Shawn. Thank you as as always for letting us come along and live vicariously through you.
Shawn James, gold prospector, and from the looks of those nature shots, he’s working a rich vein!
Nice to be able to enjoy the forest and be a Johnny Appleseed to leave a heritage of your foot print.