Living with Black Bears | Off-Grid Living in the British Columbia Wilderness

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  • Опубліковано 28 жов 2024

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  • @CHANTARELLA
    @CHANTARELLA 6 місяців тому +27

    hard to believe that anybody would sit back and watch somebody split wood. And here I am- and feeling blissfully peaceful while doing so

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      😆… that’s amazing!!

    • @Mary6661
      @Mary6661 6 місяців тому +1

      Society has fallen. I watch a guy in his van cooking eggs.

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому

      😆

  • @kellyamos1321
    @kellyamos1321 6 місяців тому +6

    Peach always looks like she's having a blast. Splitting wood is a hard job, take it easy and enjoy the beauty of the island.

  • @stacymaeharmonyhart4844
    @stacymaeharmonyhart4844 6 місяців тому +4

    I simply enjoy your videos and lifestyle. Thank you for sharing whenever you can 🌷.

  • @phillippowell9261
    @phillippowell9261 6 місяців тому +3

    Greatest view at the end of the dock. Looks like mountains and trees. Like an artist's painting!

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      it’s so beautiful! it changes every day with all the different types of morning light.

  • @donb4386
    @donb4386 6 місяців тому +6

    Another relaxing (to watch) day in the woods. You’ve fashioned a pretty good life there. Well deserved.

  • @Kim-qt7yn
    @Kim-qt7yn 6 місяців тому +2

    Peach is so cute and seems to enjoy endless wonder in her environment. Do you find snakes there or is it too cold? When you reach into piled brush and wood I always wonder about snakes.

  • @karenmurphy4298
    @karenmurphy4298 6 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for another sweet video, Amanda. It looks like Peach has found a spot in your heart.

  • @shellyreker8789
    @shellyreker8789 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Amanda. Just decided to subscribe today instead of hunting for your latest drop. Was nice to get it delivered this evening. I bet you have no problem with insomnia. You must sleep like a “log” at night. Have a great week.

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому

      that’s great, thx!! yes i have no problem falling asleep… that is for sure!!

  • @johninalaska9563
    @johninalaska9563 6 місяців тому +5

    Hi Amanda, having a beautiful Sunny day here. This is another nice video you put out. I keep thinking about your position there and I think you should move here to Alaska and find a Remote lodge caretaking job. At least you will get paid and have food supplied and you don't have to work as hard either. Whatcha think?

  • @MGE9436
    @MGE9436 6 місяців тому +1

    Your voice is so lovely to listen to. Just a suggestion, perhaps wear some safety glasses when wood splitting. I saw a splitter throw its load out of the machine and fly everywhere. Very unexpected, so take care of your eyes. Thanks for the bear update. I hang on every word, especially the grizzle encounter 😂😂

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +2

      you're right, i should. i do, sometimes, but most days i forget!

  • @vicsaul5459
    @vicsaul5459 6 місяців тому +3

    It's always a beautiful 😍 when you upload a new video, thankyou stay safe stay free Amanda 🏕 🐾

  • @Amimi_9051
    @Amimi_9051 6 місяців тому +1

    Amanda's intro ...birdsong, breeze, saunter with floatey music build to the soft pitched gentle "Good morning" salutaion should be an alarm ringtone. It's like a meditative exhale what centers my soul...lovely jubly 🙏🌅 Be well Amanda & Ms Peach

  • @carolwhisenhunt7504
    @carolwhisenhunt7504 6 місяців тому +3

    Hi Amanda, you and peach have the bestest week ever!

  • @Colette-x6h
    @Colette-x6h 6 місяців тому +4

    Hello Amanda
    Loving the music! 🐶

  • @lisadolan689
    @lisadolan689 6 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful cinematography 😍thanks Amanda 🙏☺️

  • @terriefirmin3190
    @terriefirmin3190 6 місяців тому +1

    So nice to visit with you.. sorry I can’t help with the chores. lol

  • @birdwatcherjean6293
    @birdwatcherjean6293 6 місяців тому +1

    Another busy week for you and Peach. Glad to hear the grizzley has moved on. Your black bear is a beauty. Hopefully he doesnt cause any issues. Have a great week :)

  • @johnmccormick175
    @johnmccormick175 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Amanda,your a busy lady and you sure keep the place looking nice,such a beautiful property...you and Peaches stay safe.

  • @sarahcooper3378
    @sarahcooper3378 6 місяців тому

    Good few days work, Amanda. We, too, are getting some nice days, so lots of things getting accomplished.

  • @Colette-x6h
    @Colette-x6h 6 місяців тому +3

    Thx for sharing!
    Always relaxing! 🐻

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      thanks for watching!!! 🧡🧡🧡

  • @heathervanek8762
    @heathervanek8762 6 місяців тому

    Your videos & music are ust so relaxing to me ❤ some of my favorite things to do when camping is getting wood, choping kindling etc. Peaches is just really enjoying herself i giggle when she runs after you when your hauling off tge tree debris. How fascinating about the black bear eating dandelions fun to watch. I make dandelion jelly in the springtime it tastes like sunshine 🌞

  • @laurahunter1690
    @laurahunter1690 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for another relaxing and scenic view into the corner of your world. Have a great week ! 🎉

  • @RebeccaFox-yg1xe
    @RebeccaFox-yg1xe 6 місяців тому

    Yay Peach, helping!

  • @tinapellegrino2507
    @tinapellegrino2507 6 місяців тому +1

    I love at the end of the video, peaches comes out with a piece of wood in his mouth. Too cute. Have a great week Amanda. Cheers 😊

  • @dallaslemieux4161
    @dallaslemieux4161 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi Amanda, love your videos… stay safe, you and Peach 🐕🥰🇨🇦

  • @ldirk58601
    @ldirk58601 6 місяців тому

    So cute Peach trying to walk you with her leash. She's trying to show you what its like! All that wood chopping will have you in fighting bear shape!

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      moving wood around is getting easier, but i still don’t see any new muscles 😆

  • @aishaashmodie7630
    @aishaashmodie7630 6 місяців тому

    Enjoyed watching you and Peach in the sunshine having a perfectly nice day, chopping wood, avoiding black bears and driving around in the golf cart.

  • @cindym2369
    @cindym2369 2 місяці тому

    Your cinematography & music are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @mkaysartfuljourney1239
    @mkaysartfuljourney1239 6 місяців тому

    Love the sunny days last show I saw was when you shared the grizzly in the neighborhood that was kind of scary. So glad you’re able to get out and about.❤️💯🌈🕊🙏🏻❤

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 6 місяців тому

    Hi Amanda I get great pleasure and relaxation watching you split that wood staking the branches marvelous work and great day to to it. Peachy is doing so well listening to you and seems to be enjoying herself Thanks Amanda love your content

  • @mkaysartfuljourney1239
    @mkaysartfuljourney1239 6 місяців тому

    Even three years ago videos. ❤😂

  • @jerryviel2792
    @jerryviel2792 6 місяців тому

    Another great video. As a guitar freak, I really enjoy the music you choose.

  • @FightKnight
    @FightKnight 3 місяці тому

    Why do I find this so enjoyable?…..dang mystery but I truly love your videos!❤

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  3 місяці тому

      haha :). so glad you enjoy them. thanks for watching :)!

  • @regbillings4955
    @regbillings4955 6 місяців тому

    Great video, i really enjoyed watching. That is a lot of wood splitting lol

  • @shawnastratton3893
    @shawnastratton3893 6 місяців тому

    This is quite lovely and delightful 💖

  • @bengtspostofficpetu6434
    @bengtspostofficpetu6434 6 місяців тому

    This is very enjoyable!

  • @debbiemiller7342
    @debbiemiller7342 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing Amanda! Always look forward to your videos.

  • @monahardy978
    @monahardy978 6 місяців тому

    Good video brave women!

  • @DimensionalHorse
    @DimensionalHorse 6 місяців тому

    Another great video my friend!!! Thank u! 💜🕯🫂

  • @JoseGarcia-hb9wy
    @JoseGarcia-hb9wy 6 місяців тому

    Casual vi su video de este paraíso donde vives ,, mi esposa se identificó en grande con este estilo de vida , y me sucede igual , le deseo mucho amor y paz ❤

  • @jeffsizemore6869
    @jeffsizemore6869 6 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @pamelawaring6836
    @pamelawaring6836 6 місяців тому

    Hey Amanda from Aotearoa/New Zealand. Love your videos! We live on our sailboat, a Hans Christian 33 called StarFish, and plan to head up your way in 2025…might take us a while tho!😅

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      oooooh…. the Hans Christian 33 is one of my favourite boats. i’ve been in one once and wow was it a beauty!!! i highly recommend sailing in the Pacific North West…. it’s so beautiful!!

    • @pamelawaring6836
      @pamelawaring6836 6 місяців тому

      @@AmandaOffGrid Well if we get up to your neck of the woods come aboard! 😉

  • @nancyl3843
    @nancyl3843 6 місяців тому

    I'm a new subscriber and enjoy your channel. Nice job on the wood and clean-up.

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the sub! Welcome 😊😊

  • @valeriecrocker6668
    @valeriecrocker6668 6 місяців тому

    Do your employers operate the property as a holiday rental, or is it just friends and family that come to stay? It's an absolutely beautiful place!

  • @t0iler
    @t0iler 6 місяців тому +1

    Love it. How to visit?

  • @naturebc
    @naturebc 5 місяців тому

    Depending on the size of the island, i would let the dog go. Unless you have resident wolves. Bears can’t catch a dog. So the best thing for her to learn to stay close to you is to spend a night or two alone in the woods. Nothing wrong with that. There is nothing worse than having to constantly watch her. It will distract you to no end.

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  4 місяці тому

      we have resident wolves, so no chance she is going off on her own. a Grizzly can catch a dog, no problem. we have had a Grizzly on this island and other nearby islands this year already.

  • @MargeauxandMeShops
    @MargeauxandMeShops 6 місяців тому

    Turn your splitter around you’ll have less work and you’ll be facing the beach to watch for mr Bear

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      The bear doesn't come from the beach. He comes from the trail to my right, down the main road or from the trail behind the house. Trust me. I always face the splitter in the best direction :)

  • @dadzilla007
    @dadzilla007 6 місяців тому

    I was wondering since you sail, how the experince of off the grid is diffrent for you

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      it’s a lot more work 😆… but a little less stressful. on the boat the most stressful thing, for me, was dealing with other boaters. there are a lot out there that don’t know how to anchor properly and that made me crazy 😁.

  • @clivejames5058
    @clivejames5058 6 місяців тому

    Can you go for a walk, to forage, in the forest Amanda - or is it just too risky with the bears around?

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      hi… not much to forage in that forest. it’s mostly cedar trees in there and they make mess. there is one trail, but doesn’t go too far.

  • @PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961
    @PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961 6 місяців тому +1

    Don't think I'd be letting my dog chase after a bear I've seen them go after a dogs the dog keeps on going after the bear if it's a big bear that's stop and swat at the dog I had a shepherd wolf and she went after black bear and I had to go after her because that bear was not backing down

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      yes… that’s my worry. that he’ll decide not to back down… that one time. i don’t know that i have it in me to ‘let’ Peach go after a bear.

  • @treasuretrovel3816
    @treasuretrovel3816 6 місяців тому

    I think letting the bear be comfortable incorporating the yard right around the house and cabins as his own territory will end up being a mistake. I think you should carry an airhorn and should train the bear to be afraid of you. Or you could fire a gun for the sound effect. I think the safety of all the dogs who use the place depends on it. A bold black bear can be a serious nuisance at the least and a danger at the worst. If I lived there I would have a firearm with rubber bullets.

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому

      This black bear has been hibernating and feeding his belly on this island for his entire life. Probably since this property was developed (25 years ago, long before I arrived) as he is a very old man now. In those many years he has lived peacefully with every owner of this property. He always leaves the property at the first sign of humans. I do have bear spray and bear bangers. I am ready to use them, but have never had to.

  • @mrspanky369
    @mrspanky369 6 місяців тому

    you need to make them afraid of you or they will over run ya... at least kick rocks when you come by please do , for your own safety its simple thier hungry they eat (PERIOD)

  • @dj_2023
    @dj_2023 6 місяців тому

    Would the sound of the wood splitter scare off bears? Just curious, I know nothing about bears.

    • @AmandaOffGrid
      @AmandaOffGrid  6 місяців тому +1

      yes, it should. grizzly might be curious about it, but it will alert bears to my presence and most will avoid.