Backwoods Cabin Series. A trip to the cabin in winter.
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- In this episode I share a few days R&R at my off grid cabin.
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How do you have internet at your cabins? A: I have cell service at both cabins but it is spotty due to foliage and cloud cover. I can access the internet from my cabins but have to drive to a local wifi location to upload videos.
Q: How old is Frankie? A: Frankie will be 10 in April of 2018
Q: What video editing software do I use? A: Presently, all I use is Windows Live Movie maker but I’m considering trying imovie, Adobe Elements or SONY VEGAS PRO.
Q: How do you get your water? Did you dig a well? A: Presently, I haul water to the NY cabin but at the NH cabin, I drop a kettle into an old well that was dug by hand by the settlers in the 1700’s.
Q:What is your favorite brand of cast iron cookware? A: I prefer using vintage cast iron. My favorites are BSR and Griswold. If I had to buy new I would buy a Lodge Brand. I plan to purchase this dutch oven in the future:
Q: What do you use for refrigeration? A: We have a small gas refrigerator that we salvaged from an old Shasta camper and a custom icebox that I built into the cabin wall. We make ice on site with a propane freezer.
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Q: What do you use for cooking and heating? A: We use a Kitchen Queen 380 for cooking and heating during the winter months but we also have an antique gas stove in the cabin for when we don't need the heat from the KQ.
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The silence of the bush in the winter is defeafening! Gotta love it!
You and Frankie are living proof of how Good life can be. God Bless you both. Gretchen
Life is what you make of it :-)
Thanks for lowering my blood pressure.
Take care Dave
💞I love Frankie !"💞👍he's super cool !"👍💞
POOP SHACK,THAT MADE ME LOL, BRILLIANT, MICK FROM UK
Ya know, I can relate so much to what you said. Growing up, I watched my dad work his self to death working 12 hour shifts just to put food on the table, clothes on my back, shoes on my feet, and food on the table. Mom worked herself just as hard and it didn't stop once she got home. She would cook, clean the house, make sure we had what we had all of the necessities we needed for the week. They argued a lot, mostly about work and not being able to have the quality of life they wanted because of how much they had to work. Never had much growing up. But really, it didn't bother me. We would take family trips camping every once in a while when they weren't both working. Everything was different when we were away. But, with any vacation/trip, it has to end. These trips became farther and farther apart and eventually non existent. Like yourself, I just didn't belong or fit in. I would sit and listen to the kids at school talking about toys and games and comic books, and all I could think about was how long it would take me to save for a .22 rifle or when I would get a new Cabela's or Field & Stream. The kids looked at me like I was crazy when the word Cabela's or Browning, Colt, Remington, or Winchester would leave my mouth. Luckily, dad was a lover of the outdoors and when he had the time, that's where we were. On the river fishing come spring, getting ready for squirrel season in September, and chasing deer from October through the first week of January. That was it for me. those months of being in the woods were it. It's the only place I didn't feel out of place. Having mom drop me and dad off before daylight and picking us up at dark. In the car on the way there joking with dad on whether or not he would let me have the honor of using his beauty of a 700 Remington that day instead of the rode hard Winchester 94. Sitting on the cold damp ground with and a Winchester 94 across my lap leaning up against a white oak tree freezing my behind off. This was it for me. It was there. Hearing the squirrels cutting and turkey gobbling as they flew down off their roost. Hunting that same old faithful oak tree. It was my home. Being there and listening to everything the woods had to say to me was it, seeing a deer was a bonus. Getting a shot on that big bruiser buck that you dream about it seems like every night a week or so before season. After I had hit my late teens, 15 or 16, it was a morning like any other. We started up the mountain hoping to get to the top before the sun came up. Still have that old 94 lever slung over my shoulder. We get to the top of the mountain were we normally part ways, and as I was walking away, dad said "Hang on, Come here." I turn around and dad is taking his 700 Remington off his shoulder. He says, "Give me that 'ol lever". I thought maybe he had noticed something wrong with it because it had old ladder style western tang sights in the rear and I thought it had fallen off and he had noticed it. He has me hold his 700, grabs the 94, throws it over his shoulder starts heading toward his spot without saying a word. I was excited, sad, nervous, paranoid, and every emotion you could imagine. Dad finally let me use his deer rifle. To me, that meant more to me than anything in the world. It's like he silently acknowledged that I was now a man and he deemed me a woodsman at that point by letting me use his Remington. And ya know what, that morning just after the sun had started to play peek a boo with the ridge top, a big big mature doe was coming up the left side of the ridge at a pretty good speed and about that time I see why she's moving so fast, a heavy and tall no brow tine 6 pointer was nose to the ground running her right toward me. Biggest buck I had ever seen, the rear tines were long and he was heavy horned for a public land national forest buck. I was already nervous and shaking from being excited about using dad's rifle. I knew if I could get him to stop, the old .300 Winchester Magnum will put him on the ground right there. Got ready and steady and as he started to get within vocal distance, I give him the classic "Baaa" and he stopped 70 or 80 yards down from me long enough for me to find him in the scope and the last thing I remember was the ear splitting crack of those hot .300 Mag handloads dad reloaded every deer season. I regained my composure, and there he was. On the forest floor laid the biggest buck I had ever seen, and shot at in my whole hunting life and on top of that, with my dad's rifle. I took him to the local taxidermist so that I would have him for the memories. He's over my right shoulder as I type this. To this day, I'm still chasing after that one day in the woods. I guess, in a way, I'm addicted to the outdoors. It fits. It's me. I don't think life can get any better than that day. Recently, I have decided to take up trapping. Next year will be my first year and bobcats and coyotes are the critters I'm going to chase after because of the deer and turkey numbers being really really down on this big stretch of public national forest land. I can't wait. I have a lot to learn, and now another adventure to prepare for. Boss, I really really really enjoyed this video and your "looking back" videos where you talk about the way it used to be. We are a lot a like in the way of wanting to be in the outdoors and feeling like this is where we are supposed to be. It's like a jigsaw puzzle. It's not that we didn't fit it, it's just that we didn't fit that puzzle piece. Being in the outdoors for me and you, and learning things while being in them, is our way of fitting the jigsaw puzzle together. Every time we're successful trapping or hunting, we finish a puzzle. With a new adventure, we have to start a new puzzle with new pieces. We know how to put the puzzle together, it's just making sure the pieces fit and stay together. Once the puzzle is together, it's in our memories. Our memories are the glue that holds the completed pieces together so that we will never forget them, and we'll have them forever. A new trapping/hunting season is a new puzzle, and sending the season catch to nafa or filling a deer tag is the final piece before the glue. The mountain men that helped mold and make this country what it was, were trappers. They spent their life trapping and skinning beaver, eating beaver tail, selling/trading the pelts, and met up in the evening for a rendezvous. Back then, that's what living was, and today that's what living still is. Again, I really appreciate you sharing your adventure with us. To some people, YOUR adventure may be the only thing that makes them feel like they fit in. You remind me a lot of me as a kid when you talk about the past. Thanks for bringing back that awesome memory for me. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us. Consider me and my dog Libby, a friend.
D.J. What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing with us. What a great experience that was. My friend, God bless you and yours!
So many people spend their lives working hard to live a life they hate. Thanks for sharing that story Boss. Really enjoy your channel.
Thank you. I appreciate the comment.
It's a funny kinda neighborhood here on UA-cam. Who ever knew these types of relationships would develop. Thanks for being such a good neighbor!
The funny thing is though, something worthwhile gets a couple thousand views and nonsense or gets a couple million. A sign of the times I guess. I fear for what the world will be like in another 50 years :-o
If there is a man with a utube channel with more class and heart than the Boss...I aint seen`em.
WOW that's a great comment to swallow with my morning coffee. Thank you for that.
One of the BEST UA-cam channels out here! You cant find quality viewing like you do here, on Thebossoftheswamp. Thank you sooo much for these powerful, meaningful and worthwhile vids!
+Kimberly Rav Thank you Kimberly :-)
Second that :)
It is the best UA-cam channel by far, it really calms me down after a hectic shift in the mine, and so entertaining too.
your the man. wow what a great life god has given you so enjoy it. keep it coming . thanks for what you do its great
Kimberly, that’s the absolute truth!
Talk about a great way to end my night by watching this video! please keep them coming brother!!!
Glad you enjoyed it. Always more on the way.
I don't know what you do away from the cabin, but of what I see, you are living what I would call heaven.
I'll say it again, you have the coolest videos on youtube! Thanks for making them.
Thank you kindly.
I'm so thankful that it was just my dad and myself. I loved being out at the lake living the way we did. I had both worlds and still hate cities and crowds.
The best of both worlds is the way to go :-)
Your perspective on the winter woods is spot on. I love it because it's one of the few times that the world belongs to me and there are few people to intrude on the peace and quiet. Being there alone allows time to study and absorb things you couldn't do in a group. You'd fit in at my camp anytime. Great video as always.
Mark Augustus From your responses it sounds like we share the same thoughts on many things. Where's your camp? Ya never know where I'll end up :-)
Pizza,beer,cabin,snow,fire,Frankie NICE!
It's just what we need around here...
When I grow up I hope to build my own cabin and live off the grid. Always been a dream of mine.
That is a very simple dream to conquer. Every other path in life is much more complicated and costly. Go for it.
These so remind me of my childhood in Idaho. Love them!
+Niki Northfell Glad you enjoy them. Thank you.
I have the best of both worlds. I live on 65 acres of trees in central Ohio but work as a Contracting Officer for the Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB. I share my woodland paradise with friends and family and maintain campsites, hiking trails and hunting grounds for many to enjoy. I found your videos looking for ways to firm up mud holes and build corduroy roads and have thoroughly enjoyed your adventures. I'm retiring in 1 year after 39 years of federal service and will work the land full time just for fun. You've stepped into gold my friend and so many folks just don't get it, live simply, laugh a lot, enjoy family and friends and revel in the forest. I never saw anyone's life improved with Granite Countertops. A kindred spirit. Tom Smith
It blows my mind how people spends millions to "get away" to rustic retreats to recharge only to go back to the city and need another get away within a few days. I know what you're talking about but can't put into words, about being in the woods. The only words I can put to it are, peaceful, contentment, clarity of mind and serenity. I found that poem and printed it out. It's now on my fridge and boy does it ever hit home!
I share your thoughts on that. I knew someone who constantly chased money. Worked crazy hours with lots of driving. He's dead now and his kids fight over his money.
Always found it's the simple thing that provide the most happiness. Funny how most of us do as your dad, work in the city so we can afford to escape it. thanks for the great videos, sure beats TV.
Yes, I've spent a lot more and got a lot less enjoyment out of things. The cabin was my best investment. Thanks for commenting.
We push you so for your videos because few of us are as lucky as you and Frankie.. God bless bossman and thanks for the effort...
Very happy ya'll enjoy them. All the best.
Boss you are so right After 22 yrs in the Army I took off to the woods Sold all that "Stuff" and went back to basics. Now I garden, trap, hunt, fish, and work in my wood shop. There is a peace and calmness that comes over you when you just do what you want and stop keepin' up with the Joneses lol " Two roads diverged in a yellow woods, I took the one less traveled and that has made all the difference"
I really liked that poem. That is so me. The men that don't fit in.
This is a wonderful video. Thank you for the tribute to the solders. My daughter and son in law are in the military. It is heart warming that you care. I love you Frankie.
Thank you for the kind words. Yes I have a tremendous appreciation for all those that serve and have served. I don't take my freedom for granted.
If you liked his vid you will probably enjoy one of my latest ones titled "reflections of a fur trapper". A little trip down memory lane with that one.
Thank you for commenting. Everybody loves Frankie.
Boss, you mean so much to so many people, myself included. Your videos are wonderful, a pure delight, and a pleasure to watch. My friend, you’re a gift from above. It’s unfortunate that most people today can’t understand what life is really about. You figured it out at a young age and pursued your dreams. Thank you for sharing your life and being an inspiration. At 35, I now understand where I belong. I knew as a teen, but pushed aside those dreams. I can’t wait to tell you that I’ve moved to the woods. It will be a challenge, but a challenge and change I’m looking forward to. I’ve done well for myself in the city, but that time has passed. I belong in the woods with nature around me. Boss, God bless you and yours! My friend, stay safe and healthy! We need you more than ever!
At about 6:34 you start talking about your child hood and it makes great sense. In today’s world one must work young and save lots to make a life in the woods. I’ve almost watched every video! Your so awesome and this collection of videos is a true treasure!
I never heard that poem before. Love it! I am one that has never fit in. I am on my way to finding my place to breathe. You are in a very beautiful place.
Best of luck with your search for contentment :-)
Always enjoyable! Thanks for taking us along JC
Thanks Chuck. All the best.
Found your channel yesterday evening and watched several...I have a feeling I'm a bit addicted now. Frankie...what a pooch! And you, sir, are one smart and practical man. I know if I bumped into you somewhere, somehow...you'd be like an old, close friend in a matter of minutes. Now...back to more vids!
Thank you for another cabin video. Second to my father, you are my hero. I'm striving to simplify my life and you are an inspiration. Thanks from MI
Thank you for the kind words. Best of luck with your quest.
My Dad and Mom was the same way! We spent my childhood growing up at the lake, from the day school let out, we were there, my dad would drive back Monday morning to work, come up on wed. Night bring things with him, bread ,milk. Etc. I love going walking in the woods, in the winter, and just stand and listen.. it is something special like you said..
You are a good and kind man. Thanks for the videos
+Cameron2874 Thank you kindly :-)
A happy man and his Border Collie not a long more one could ask for!
Maybe TWO border collies ;-)
Out of all the videos. I Like the cabins vides the best Thank you.
They are my favorite to make as well. Thanks for commenting.
Every video you get me smiling. I love nature, love my dog, love my family,...... and love how you show the love you have for those same things. A practical man relaxing and enjoying being alive. Keep those videos coming.... many of us live thru your videos. Peace
...and I have a great appreciation for my viewers. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
"The man that don't fit in." That kind of sums me up to. But then again with the way society is right now who would want to fit in. I'll have to look that poem up Boss sound interesting.
I couldn't agree more my friend. I just don't fit the mold of our new society.
I just found your videos the other day and I am enjoying watching them. I subscribed so I could get word of any new ones. Frankie's a cool dog too.
Glad you are enjoying them. Thank you for subbing.
My Dad was gone for a lot of my young years because he was a long-haul trucker. I'd be so excited when he'd come home on the weekends & we'd jump in his boat & go fishing. I'll always cherish those times (wish there had been more).
I once had a friend say, "Agh, you're dreaming" like it was a bad thing. I may have been dreaming, but some dreams become reality. It's winter and lately I've been dreaming of the White Mts. during the early summer when the streams are running fast & hard against the rocks, where the once windiest mountain may still have a bit of white on top... while I sit staring out the patio window on a cold winter day. Spring's coming & I'll be going toward the peaks that lift my heart & take my breath away & the next day toward the ocean where waves touch my soul before the tourists show up & drown out the rhythm of the ocean's tide. Without dreams, I think we'd loose hope, desire, & inspiration. I'll keep dreaming; it's the only thing this ol' gal has that makes winter bearable.
I'm thinkin' of ya & prayin' for ya in great expection that you'll soon be on the mend & sharing with us once again. Can't do a week w/o the Boss even when he needs a break, so I hope you get well soon. Until then, you'll be missed. Thanks for sharing this video even though it's years ago/little piece of your memories with a few pics (nice touch ; )
*2-2019*
Thank you Hannah :-)
Stumbled across you channel by accident and haven't stopped watching it. I live in Ireland and it's a great inspiration even all the way over here. Give Frankie a big treat and enjoy another cold one my friend!
Welcome. Glad you are enjoying my videos and thanks for taking the time to say so. {lease share my channel with others that may enjoy them also.
Happy New Year.
Such a beautiful video, truly healing for the heart and soul. Thank you for giving this to all of us!:)
Thank you for your nice comment :-)
Mornings after a snowfall is exciting -- look at all the tracks and decide what has been passing through. Your pizza looked so good -- I could tell you enjoyed it. God bless you and keep you in his loving arms during your surgery.
Thanks buddy..with all the craziness that constantly finds its way into my life, your videos have been the one true catharsis for me lately...and I await the next one with bated breath. As always my friend..peace.
Thank you for the kind words my friend. So happy to hear folks find comfort in viewing my creations. I do enjoy making them.
Pizza, beer, awesome dog, and a cabin... Nice! thank you for the great videos.
You're welcome. Thanks for commenting.
That was wonderful. Thanks for taking us along. We had some rare snow this winter down here in Alabama. The snow covered woods are indeed silent and pure at night.
You fit in my friend, you and the others here are welcome at my campfire anytime.
By the way, my Ellie gets her own 'pup cake' every time I cook pancakes!
Thank you my friend and I just may take you up on that. I think I'd enjoy some open water trapping some winter. It would be a nice change.
LOL on the "pupcake." All the best.
Forest and mountains in winter, in a sunny day like that, is amazing. Take your feet warm and free the soul. Yes, is the day.
+Carlos Casamayor Well said my friend :-)
How nice that you shared the family picture's. This was just a really nice homey video :)) I hope you're feeling a lot better and am still praying for you. I'm praying that Frankie gets a personality also cause he pretty boring LOL Thank you for sharing a part of your life with all us!
Thank you Melody. I enjoyed making this one and sharing it with ya'll. Frankie really turned on the charm this time around. Thank you for the thought and prayers as well. All the best.
I remember spending time at my dads camp on the river they really were relaxing times. Love your place, I'm really glad you share it with us.
Glad you enjoy them and thank you for saying so.
Another great video! Thank you Boss for taking the effort to post them, I certainly do appreciate it. Your down to earth personality and Frankie's antics are heart warming. Please keep them coming - there are so many of us sitting back with our coffee enjoying the peace of your cabin..
Happy to hear so many find comfort in them. Thank you for commenting.
great poem.
I was just outside having a smoke in our early autumn night thinkin about this video and how free the spirit is in a place like that. even though I live in a small city, I enjoy getting out to the lake. especially in mid winter when I can hike across the ice to the stream where I like to build a small fire and sip fresh brewed coffee while the sun comes up.
if you castrate the spirit, you'll never fully appreciate life in the great outback. you'll just be stuck being dependent on everyone and everything.
Never castrate the spirit, always keep an edge. cheers now
" If you castrate the spirit, you'll never fully appreciate life" Nuff said. You've got some good stuff there Alvin. Welcome to my channel.
thank you, sir.
I know it's somewhat silly to say, but I feel like I know you personally. I first started watching the channel because of the trapping (although I've never been trapping) and the hunting and the fact that you actually build a cabin in the woods. Now I think I watch because I like you as a human being. You're someone I could be neighbors with or just hang-out with. Please don't ever stop the videos. And give my best to Frankie. - Chris
Thank you Chris. The relationship that is building between myself and my viewers is awesome. That's how I feel anyway and hope they do likewise. I don't know what part of the country you're in but maybe someday our paths will cross. I hope to do a lot of travelling in the future and film all over the place. Ya never know where I'll end up.
As always, I appreciate the comment.
another awesome video! Thank you for getting me out of the house, if only for 16 mins!
Thanks for taking us along for the adventures. Give Franky a pat on the head for me.
He's gotten a lot of "pats" this morning from his viewers. I'll pass on another.
I believe you well sum up every man's NEED for adventure, without which they accept a life of resignation. God put the need for adventure in ALL of us. It becomes a killing sadness to deny what God intended. Thanks for sharing your life, story, and skill.
Well said my friend. Couldn't agree more.
Wow another great video, loved the poem, I retired from the US Army in 08 after 23 years w/ tours in Iraq 04, and desert storm 91 along with all the other places I have been the best place to be is in the woods where I spend most of my time hunting, trapping, fishing, my cousin bought a log cabin that was built in the 30's and I spend a lot of time there, keep the vids coming really enjoy them and Frankie!!
Thank you for commenting and thank you for your service as well.
God Bless.
As usual great job on the video. I always look forward to your new uploads. You are living the life man. Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you my friend. I appreciate the comments.
Last year I visited the Robert Service commemorative plaque in Preston, England on his birthday, he was born and lived in Christian Street in Preston. I have always felt an affinity with his writings, none more so than 'I'm scared of it all'. A lovely, lovely video, thanks for posting
I'm scared of it all was one of my favorites as well. He must of lived an interesting life.
I want a dog like Frankie.
not sure if you realize how much your channel impacts people like me, boss. thanks so much, hope I can return the favor some day.
Thank you for saying so my friend :-)
That poem sums up my life. Robert Service had an insight of the truth. I was always taught that I had to work hard for someone else in order to make it through life. Well, I made quite a few people wealthy, while I ate some of the crumbs that fell from the table. And what's so sad is the fact that I earnestly believed that I was doing a good thing. It wasn't until I was in my early 50's that I learned the truth. I retired and noticed that everyone I had done things for, which made them wealthy, wouldn't give me the time of day, or give me a drop of water, if I were perishing. By then, it was too late for me, because as soon as I rebelled against the system, they came after me like a group of hungry beast, and took everything I had ever worked for. Lesson learned a little too late. Now I know that it's best to take the road less traveled, so I tell my grandchildren which way I should've went.
It's tough looking back sometimes. I try to live my life with my last thought in mind. What I mean is, the end result. If I'm on my death bed, reflecting on my life, I want to know I did all I could to fulfill my dreams and leave this earth a contented man. If I had listened to what I "should have done" well shit.... I'd be buried in school loans so my folks could brag about the accomplishments I made. I was the black sheep, the bad seed, long haired little punk that flunked everything but I grew up doing what I always dreamed about doing when I grew up. That might not make sense to most folks but I have a feeling you know where I'm coming from. Thanks for all your views and comments.
At my age, you're an inspiration to me and I know others' as well.
I love your outlook on life mate, it is spot on, we are taught from birth to conform to what society wants worker bees, when you live out side this you are seen as trouble or just out there for not wanting to consume thing we really do not need.
Keep the cooking coming i love it, I am the cook on all of our trips away and i love it, cooking on an open fire in the bush is the best.
I like your description "worker bees". Very well put and very accurate.
Gotta think outside the hive sometimes lol.
I'm a new viewer, enjoyed the cabin, makes me dream. keep livin' the dream....
You are truly the wealthiest man I have ever seen, not in monetary means but in peace of mind and happiness. As you mentioned about the soldiers comments, there are many of us living the simple life through your cabin videos. Thanks for letting us all share.
I would never be able to live my life to the caliber I do without the sacrifices made by our servicemen, both past and present. God Bless you guys.
You know... I feel like you are talk straight to me in your videos. I don't need nor want constant companionship. I love to do it myself out here in the country. Love your videos. Please keep them coming !
That tells me I'm doing something right. Thank you.
More vids on the way :-)
yep, cant beat cabin trips, say no more
Couldn't agree more. I'm anxious to get back to work on the place but we gotta get rid of some snow first.
I remember the peace of walking in the woods or sitting near a stream. When I was young it was my classroom. Your vids sure bring the memories to the surface. Can't thank you enough. Keep em coming, and thanks so much.
Ray
Happy you enjoy them Ray. I hope I can open folks eyes to what is really important in life. Thanks for commenting.
Another winning video Boss, excellent work!
Glad to hear our guys over seas watch and dream with your videos.
Give Franky a big bone for everyone!
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Thanks for another awesome video. Touching tribute to our servicemen...so glad they have a place to come to that they enjoy! Looking forward to your next video of you and Frankie.....
I wouldn't be able to live the life that I live without the sacrifices made by those who serve and have served. I take nothing for granted.
Boss, I'm that woman that doesn't fit in also. Boy, could I identify with that poem. So, glad you shared that!
I left a 20 yr. nursing career for an adventure of a lifetime. At 37 I went back to school for 3 weeks to learn how to drive a semi truck & I did it in the winter, February. Anyone can drive one in good weather. I did experience a steering skid about 3 yrs. later on I-39 in Illinois that winter, but was able to keep it under control & came out of it just fine. A few moments later a voice on the CB radio asked, "Hey, Transtar are your pants still dry?" I answered back saying yes. Then he said, "tell your husband he did a damn good job." I said thanks, but I'm driving, no husband or boyfriend in this rig, sir. Then he said, "Lady you did a damn good job, please accept my apology!"
I took all the knowledge from nursing & being an EMT stopping at accidents, doing CPR on another driver at a truckstop, & a RV'er who had a heart attack & who had stopped breathing at another truckstop. GOD always had me at the right place at the right time everytime!
Now I'm 71, looking back at the adventures that started after I took a leaf of faith, leaving the city behind and never regretting it. GOD has been good to me all along, yes I'm older, but aside I have nothing wrong with me, I don't take any medication. I live in 10 acres located 1.5 miles from town. It's just me & 2 Doberman's to keep me company. Life is good, but I do miss some human company, especially now after the husband died. I think it is easier for a guy to find a mate that the other way around, at least that's how I see it.
Enjoy your life Boss, we only go around once!
Thank you for sharing that. I can tell from your comments that you'd make a good neighbor :-)
God Bless :-)
You know Sir, I never get tired of seeing your wonderful cabin in the woods. I can only imagine what it must be like to see the outline of the of the structure emerge through the trees as you trek in. Frankie shows the same excitement just by hearing the word "cabin". The story really hit home for me about getting away on the weekends with family and the outdoors. I grew up the same way. My Dad didn't work in the city, but had the same outlook on the simple things in life.
I thank you for the kind words for the Soldiers. It really makes a big difference for us that are down range. I can't speak for the rest of them, but my heart is certainly nestled around a cozy little building sitting off the beaten path. When everyone else is looking for "bigger, faster....more and more". I am searching for "slower, simpler, quieter".
Thanks again Boss and as always I really look forward to your outstanding productions.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Stay safe out there man.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I love the cabin, love Frankie, love your outlook on life. It's great to know that our Servicemen take a time out to watch the videos and escape for a few moments. Please keep posting more!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. I have a new one coming up shortly and another following close behind with more cabin updates.
5th time watching. Outstanding video Boss!
The ladies don't understand the why or need!
Men need to get away from the crazies. Your living the life, dog, food, quiet surroundings, roof over your head, life is good! Your a inspiration for the rest of us, live long!
Thank you for the kind words. Very happy to hear you enjoy them enough to watch more than once. I appreciate the views and comments.
All the best.
I just say Amen 🙏 to that again!!!🙏🙏🕊🕊Janie D
JC I'd just like to thank you ! For being a breath of fresh air from this mostly screwed up world . My God thing's are just too complicated. You sure do bring thing's to what really counts, and show if you try hard enough . Life can be great . Thank's Boss.
Thanks Ronnie :-)
I think it is wonderful that you have found your dream and are able to live it. You are truly a lucky man! It would appear that Frankie is not doing too bad either.
I think Frankie has the better end of it though.
We all would be better if we lived in the woods in cabin like yours. Because of you I bought some woods and going to build a cabin to get away from the busy life we are all in. Thank You for sharing your life in the woods with Frankie.
Awesome! Best of luck with your cabin plans.
Another great reality escape watching this. I loved the part when you spoke about your family weekends out in the woods. I wish I had the tools and know how that you do , to build a cabin. I admire cabins in the woods. I'm 54 and I'd be better off buying one than building one..
Certainly nothing wrong with buying one. Thank you for your compliments.
NO JC , Thank you for allowing us to serve YOU my friend ! : ) Give frankie a throw for me !
Can firmly say I'm addicted to your series! Great point of view, and I admire that.
One thought on Frankie and the -12 snow freezing paws - Have you tried boots for him? Don't laugh, my GSD tolerates them in sub-zero temps.
Keep up the good work, drink more Yuengling (my beer of choice along with Saranac/Utica), and enjoy life to its fullest!
This former Vermonter, now in Florida. I miss the woods in the winter! Buy Frankie some boots! Funny dog! Reminds me of my Britney Spaniel!
i dream of this , everything you truely need can be found in the outdoors .
Travis Moore Absolutely. Well said.
Great video boss. Glad to see more of the cabin series looked like Frankie enjoyed the trip
Happy that so many enjoy the cabin vids. Yes Frankie enjoys them also.
Always awesome watching your videos. Great inspiration and motivation. Keep em' coming
Will do Cameron. Stay safe out there man.
Thank you for another great video. Your a real inspiration and pick-me-up!
Glad you enjoy and find inspiration in them. Thanks for commenting.
Hey JC and Frankie!! I always enjoy watching Frankie and all his funny actions. He is such a hot dog!! :o)
I feel different when I'm walking thru woods. More at peace and in touch with things. I really enjoy your videos sir! You are a true craftsman and I like learning from you as well. Thank you!!!
Thank you Matt, I appreciate your comment ;-)
Been away for a bit, hope all is well. Enjoyed hearing you talk about your family. Damn can you cook. Frankie seems to enjoy it. Watched your video of you and your talented friend Joe singing a Johnny Cash classic.
The cabin looks fantastic, bathroom is just perfect. Great job building the compose toilet. Designed just right. Letting you know still enjoying your videos and I'll say it again Frankie is the best darn dog, love him.
Be Careful,
Vinny
like a slice of heaven, Happy Birthday we can all live the dream and your helping many people see that including me, thank you.
Really like that poem. Less is more! enjoy life and be yourself. Thanks for sharing!
+yveskc1 Less = more in many many ways. Happy new year.
Somebodys got " Wantin to get to the Cabin" Fever !!!
Got that right ;-)
Great video from one of the best channels on UA-cam. Love your attitude towards life, best wishes to you and Frankie.
+Rory Warlow Thank you kindly :-)
The real McCoy.
Love your story about your dad .. touched my heart made me think of my dad ... Thanks for the great video
GOD BLESS DADS,X
That was my Dads life .
I just can't help from loving your videos. God bless you boss
Happy to hear that and thank you kindly for saying so. More on the way.
Your videos make life a lot easier for me
Happy to hear that you find enjoyment in them. Thanks for saying so.
Thanx for sharing... :-)
Love You & Frankie
Your Friends,
Barney & Ronda and our DOG SPOT.... LOL!!!
Thank you Barney. All the best to you and yours.
Double Like! Boss, it is an encouragement to see how much you care about your subscribers, I enjoy your cabin videos the most and I tell you what, you also taught me a thing or two about seasoning a cast iron pan! You are in my Prayers, J.C. Please continue to post such high quality videos as well, they are thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed!
Thank you Josh, Happy to hear all my jibberjabber is doing some good ha ha.
That rusty pan I restored is becoming my favorite pan already. NOTHING sticks to it now. It's amazing. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate that.
All the best to ya. I'm working on another vid right now and hope to have it ready in a few days.
love the service poem boss....wets your eyes doesnt it...listen to the ballad of the green berete...does the same thing to me man...cheers...
Pizza Bacon Pancakes an Stars an you an Frankie just the Pick Me Up !! I needed this morning Such a BLESSING 🙏 an pray 🙏 same today.for You an Lori an Pups!! God Bless and HEALTH!! 🙏🙏🙏🕊
Thank you Janie. I'm very sorry to have to tell you that Frankie passed away on Friday. Our thanksgiving has been filled with sorrow beyond words. He was and forever will be one in a million and we're so thankful for all the years we got to share with him. God Bless.
Just wrote out message think by mistake discarded it!! My heart is Soooo heavy. for you and Lori an Tildy girl!! We all SOOOOO Loved Frankie an an he bought such JOY to all of us!! He will always be with you in your Hearts ♥️ Pray 🙏 Strength for you all Frankie truly ONE in a Million Pups !! Can’t hardly write this thru my tears he sorta felt a part of me and THANK You from my Heart for SHARING him with aALL of us!!! God Bless an STRENGTH an Prayers🙏🙏🙏🕊
I found your channel a couple of days ago. I don't know how to say how much I enjoy it. I grew up sort of like you living near the city everyone caught up in pursuit of things and running away from them every chance they got. I took a simpler path in life and all my siblings and friends from the early days have more things but the ones still around have bad health and are still caught up in getting more. They have never figured out that the simple things make life worth it. Nothing like living where peace and quiet are the closest neighbors.
I only recently found your channel. I thoroughly enjoy you, your dog, your life philosophy, the peace that comes through your videos and the quality of them. thank you for the smile you put on my face and the joy you brought to my heart.