Wow were do I start? This is the first time a pair of videos choked me up, seriously. I'm 40 and a single father, last year I lost my right leg and my wife of 24 years. The only thing that keeps me going is my children and my loving grandson. I am so passionate about the outdoors, I've been working on a change. My neighbor is buying my house and I'm looking for property to build my cabin all by my hands, and you inspire me. Most people envy my life and have no idea how sad I truly am, it's very difficult to put one foot in front of the other, yet after watching these 2 videos I felt a burning, as if I also see clearer, and mind is now focused. Thank you JC for what you have given to me, I hope to one day visit and shake your hand and truly thank you for the awakening you've given me and asked for nothing in return, your a man's man, a woodsman saint. Your outdoor friend Mr.Big Dwc.
Great message , I am 58 years old and have been a logging contractor here in Maine for 32 years, a lot of trees have passed my way, but I cut mainly private lots for private landowners and selective harvested most of them according to their wishes. We need the wild places to breath again, breath fresh air, fresh thoghts, and fresh prespectives. I need to make changes to now and I pray for the strength to know Gods will for me, my family and business.
You have a gift for making videos. Watching this hit home for me. It's amazing how you can pull us in and make a point so clear and honest. Thank you Thank you Thank you. All I can say is WOW!
this brought back a lot of memories of growing up in upstate New York and spending a lot of my childhood in the woods. At around 4:20 in the video I could hear the birds of the woods singing. Love it. Keep em coming!
With heartfelt tears in my eyes, all I can say is thank you! Thank you for brining this message to all of us. I am currently downsizing my life and trying to make it more like the life I desire. Your messages rings true to me, like many others, I am sure. Thank you for putting up these videos as they keep that carrot in front of us saying that it can be done. You have proven that it can be done.
Yes! Your videos are always an inspiration and a reminder that like-minded people are out there. One year into my five year plan and I just keep taking small step after small step but keep moving. I can see my progress and know I will realize a simple life surrounded by nature in the very near future. Thank you JC for helping me focus and for your encouragement along my path.
Loved the video - Go for it JC..you're a motivating individual..... simple life!! Dream it, Live it, Do it!!! I've never seen Frankie smiling like that!!
Boss, I have to say, you have master the craft of "youtubing". Each of your clips and series are well thought out, entertaining and always make us yearn to be right where you are and smelling the sweet scents of nature or what ever you are cooking up for the day. All of that and we still are able to walk away learning something! Thanks and keep it going, no matter where you film from, we will be watching; all the best!
I swear it's like you know me and my thoughts. Thank you so much for what your sharing, it truly is the inspiration I've needed. Thank you and God bless
Stumbled on your video. I'm 30 yrs old married with three little girls and a loving wife. This kind of a life is what I've been dreaming of providing for my family for a few years now. You are an inspiration and have given me the encouragement I need to ignite the fires of my dreams.
Looks like you had a great time. Its a blessing to be able to step back into a time when there is less noise and daily stress. Your vids help all of us do the same by watching and putting our self into the picture and enjoying the great out doors. I retired 5 years ago and do some of the things I wanted to do when I was working and did not take the time to do. Some of the things I waited to long and can not do them as age is catching up quicker than I thought it would. I was able to enjoy some time in the Wisconsin outdoors/woods last week with my wife and dogs and it was refreshing. I move slower but still moving and life is good and your vids make it that much better. Thanks so much for your dedication to sharing the good times. Ray
Hi Ray, We are all slowing down so we must make the best of what we have while we have it. Way too many couch sitters these days. I'm saving the couch for when I grow up ha ha. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Totally agree, enjoy it as you go is what I always say, live the moment. Must say Boss your filming & editing in this series was absolutely fantastic ....!!!
There's an old saying buddy; ( It's not the high cost of living, but the cost of living high), a few words of wisdom! Love old Frankie! Keep em coming.
Jim, Funny how life comes about, That being re chatting with you, This morning, I watched one of 5 bald and golden eagles fly down my upper field to the pile of deer parts I had put out from the shop, Last night as I was in shop redoing some areas I took the time to sip some bourbon and look at several of the photos of our trip to Alaska in 1988, I have returned 20 times, But, I find as I understand thru our chats that you and I find greater solice and peace with a almost daily hit of the life mainly away from People and I find much more in my local solitude on a constant level as opposed to the long travel to find short peace of mind. In the spirit of Christmas, Peace to you. I am gonna start training my lab to look for sheds, Another reason to be in the woods. Peter.
Whenever I have trouble focusing on my goals in life, I come back to these videos and find that they really help me remember what I really need, and where I want to get to. I'm so close now to breaking out of the everyday life, and achieving my dreams, I can almost smell the freedom. It's amazing to see how far you've come in the last 6 years. God willing, I will be following your footsteps soon, and blazing my own trail.
i hear you buddy, gonna be 57 next month and the older i get the more important simple things get, after all the most important things aren't things. i love the sound of woods without human noises. i can see you working on that cabin already.
I was organizing my tools today for another trek to the NH woods. Your comment about "the simple things aren't things" is spot on my friend. Couldn't agree more. Thanks for commenting.
God Bless to you also. I hope you get to fulfill all your dreams.You have enhanced my life just by sharing yours. The man speaks the truth, live your life and live it now, no one is promised tomorrow. My grandfather had a saying "It's not what you have in life, but what you do with what you have!"
Such a beautiful landscape thank you for taking us along with you!! Great to see frankie enjoying himself just like always. Some day I hope I can enjoy the peace you seem to have out there home in the woods.
Boss, you hit the nail on the head. I'm a year or two older than you, I'm also making serious changes, listening to you laying out your future sends chills up my back. You and Franky make a great team. I'll also be following along and throw in my plans as I go. Thanks again Boss, that is a great camp to call home. Stay Safe, hope you're carrying a firearm, lots of bears in those woods. Vinny
I normally watch your videos as soon as they come out, but I've been in Nashville on business. Put up in a fancy hotel, free dinners in expensive restaurants, free breakfasts, free lunches, free drinks - and how miserable I was! The corporate, concrete world is a miserable, soul sucking existence compared to the freedom and righteousness of the wild. I am stuck with a wife, a mortgage, braces for the kid, college and all the other traps and snares that tangle us up in a web of debt slavery. I have to take my slice of freedom in smaller slices - but take them I do. God Bless my friend.
Good morning buddy. Most folks would read the beginning of your reply and be envious of that lifestyle, but I knew where you were going with it. We share the same outlook my friend. I knew that when I first started watching your videos. You aren't "stuck" where you are, there is always a way out to a simpler life. All the best to you.
it is so wonderful hear you describe what I feel in my soul. My family has been in New Hampshire since 1637, and I will never leave, ever. Those woods, the mountains and streams, lakes and ponds, it IS heavenly. I am a few years older than you but if it's in your soul, your heart.....that is where you belong...welcome home
Your videos, and especially this one, always give me that kick in the rear to keep me on track to my dreams of getting to my simpler life. I have a long ways to go to dig myself out of the hole I am in before I can get there, but I will get there. It's videos like yours that give me the encouragement to keep on track and remind me of the goal I'm working towards. Thank you :)
I wish I had the words to adequately describe just how meaningful this video is. It is so refreshing to see videos of real value...really though, it strikes me as more than just a fantastic video. Its a conversation about what matters in life, and for that, I thank you. You have a beautiful soul and I am blessed to have stumbled upon this channel.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. This video hits home with me too even though I was the one that made it. When I was at that remote pond with Frankie, it was as if I had an epiphany. Since I been home my brain has been clouded over with the daily BS so I'm heading back there soon. I need to reset my compass again. Thank you for all your views and comments.
I went to your youtube sight and saw that you have some video that I haven't watch yet so I am excited to watch them. Great Job. Thanks for making them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! I wanted to say that I have been watching your videos for a long time now. I live in British Columbia an have lived in remote areas thru the years. I have had family that trapped so I can relate to your life style. To keep a long story short. I, like so many was caught up in the vicious cycle of work, bills and working for the man. I once had a 6 figure income and more and more stuff. Approximately 5 years ago I decided enough is enough. It was time to live life. I paid off all debt, sold every thing I owned or charged and purchased my live aboard sail boat. I am 48 and have been living aboard for a year now. Living a simple life with out no worries. I pick up the odd job to pay for supplies and boat related things. I have a vlog and a blog and people watch and follow thru out the week of my journey. Most people say" If only I could do what you are doing" What they don't seem to get is they can. I am going to share your videos on my web site to help inspire others. Thanks again to you and Frankie for sharing small part of your lives.
Sounds like you've got a great thing going for yourself. Good for you brother. Send me info for your blog and I'll check it out. I'm glad I came here to NY and conquered my dreams of having all the acreage and the big trapline and all that jazz, If I hadn't come here I'd still be wishing for them. But now here I am with the "been there done that" awakening and off to the next chapter. Life is truly what you make of it. Leave no stone left unturned. All the best to you.
It's funny how being surrounded by nature can balance out your soul and cleanse your mind. So simple. Crazy how we chase those things in life that do just the opposite for us - keep up with the Jones, house, cars, boats, motorcycles, TV's, etc. Again, thank you for sharing your life (and Frankie) with us! Love your work.
Love the feeling I get watching your videos! Thank you again for reminding me what I really want. I'm working everyday for it. Live life to the fullest!
What a privilege to meet you. I left New Jersey and lived in Hawaii on the Big Island with the volcano for 10 years, preceded by living on expensive Oahu which is breathtaking and exquisite when you know how to avoid the tourist traps. After an earthquake made my house tip sideways and right itself after everything flew off the walls, I moved to rural North Central FL farmland. Each day I look for something to donate or give away, I have so much stuff even though I purged most of my possessions, its hard not to accumulate stuff. I can totally relate to what you are saying, I have little need of people and little patience for the insane dramas we can all let ourselves slip into if not mindful of the tremendous cost to our wellbeing. I love your spirit, the frog, the most exquisite beautiful dog, and your precious attitude. You in your own way are contributing to the collective peace in the world and I salute, value and admire you. Many Blessings for sharing with us all, we are the better for it!
Great video message! I’m retiring at 66, but I’m I in good health, so it’s time to live these very basic ideas of a simple living you’re pointing out! Cheers to you and Frankie!
I've been watching a lot of videos on You Tube lately about Off Grid Living, and when I found your channel I think I found a little piece of heaven. I know you're no saint, but you are truly inspiring me to move forward and follow my dreams... I've learned so much from you so far that I can't even begin to thank you for all that you've taught me so far. I'm almost 55 years old and this life I'm living here in the city is just a dream, my real life starts when me and my beautiful wife go off grid and really start living! Thank you JC, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Your words just have a certain something that makes me so hopeful about the future. Frankie is so mellow, it shows that you're good to him, I see it in every video that you put out. You're living the dream man.
I just found your videos. They almost moved me to tears!! I so envy you what you have. I want all the best for you as far as your health. I so want that kind of life and don't know how to get it. I don't care what others may think. I want the kind of life that brings me happiness and this will be it. I am 53 and have some health problems too so I better get to do what I want soon before it's too late. Thanks for being you and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Glad you are enjoying my vids Phoebe and thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. The older I get the more I'm trying to streamline my life and weed out all the things that make me discontented. My homestead will be going on the market in the spring and I'll be bouncing back and forth between my 2 cabins. I'm wishing you the best of luck with the pursuit of your new life. All the best to you.
Thank you kindly. Yes I have a tremendous respect and adoration for wildlife even though I harvest some. I take and give back. A balance between the two.
Great job Boss. I always find great pleasure in your videos. I could almost smell the fauna you were describing. Beautiful country down there. Thanks for sharing. Wish you all the best and looking forward to more videos.
Hey there Bossman from the Dacks. Glad you found what was never lost. You just had to rediscover it again is all. Inner peace,solitude,and your never ending connection with nature. You already live very simply as I do. It is what life is about and the way it should be. Simple,free,total contentment. Peace Brother, Jack
What a wonderful couple of pieces of film! I really enjoyed these...not that I can think of anything that you have ever posted that I haven't enjoyed, but this helps all of us that wants this to be our reality someday to stay focused on getting there. For what it's worth you are very inspirational to those of us that want to live how people should live. I hope whatever you decide it brings you peace.....and you take us along :) Take care Boss!
Thank you my friend. So many folks want "the simple life" but work SO HARD in the opposite direction of it. I have sooooo much to say on the topic and will elaborate more in future videos. Right now I have a frisbee to throw. All the best my friend.
I just realized after watching your video it's been years since I've been able to sit in the woods hunting or exploring and listen to the silence of nature. It's funny how we start working to live and end up living to work. Thanks J.C. for the wake up call. This was very uplifting and inspiring, I've got some of my own thinking to do!!
This Video answered a few of my questions. I just want you to know that my Grandfather lost a lung working in a coke oven at Stelco, he retired at sixtyfive and lived several decades after that. Don't beat yourself up to much , you look fantastic and are physically able to do more then most people can at twenty. Your going to be around along time boss. Rose
I can understand how the outdoors makes you feel, and i loved your comment about phones and sitting on the couch, that's all my grandkids do, I try to motivate them, but some kids these days are lazy, and not motivated.
Wow were do I start? This is the first time a pair of videos choked me up, seriously. I'm 40 and a single father, last year I lost my right leg and my wife of 24 years. The only thing that keeps me going is my children and my loving grandson. I am so passionate about the outdoors, I've been working on a change. My neighbor is buying my house and I'm looking for property to build my cabin all by my hands, and you inspire me. Most people envy my life and have no idea how sad I truly am, it's very difficult to put one foot in front of the other, yet after watching these 2 videos I felt a burning, as if I also see clearer, and mind is now focused. Thank you JC for what you have given to me, I hope to one day visit and shake your hand and truly thank you for the awakening you've given me and asked for nothing in return, your a man's man, a woodsman saint. Your outdoor friend Mr.Big Dwc.
Very moving and well said. It’s unfortunate that many of us understand and fear your pain,
Amen !!!🙏🙏🙏Janie D
Wow so UPLIFTING AGAIN God Bless an Health🙏🙏🙏🕊
Great message , I am 58 years old and have been a logging contractor here in Maine for 32 years, a lot of trees have passed my way, but I cut mainly private lots for private landowners and selective harvested most of them according to their wishes. We need the wild places to breath again, breath fresh air, fresh thoghts, and fresh prespectives. I need to make changes to now and I pray for the strength to know Gods will for me, my family and business.
Someone said, being in nature is so good for the soul !!
The world needs more people like you. Awesome videos!
And more dogs like Frankie. Thanks for commenting.
You have a gift for making videos. Watching this hit home for me. It's amazing how you can pull us in and make a point so clear and honest. Thank you Thank you Thank you. All I can say is WOW!
Really happy to hear you enjoy them. Thank you for your views and comments.
this brought back a lot of memories of growing up in upstate New York and spending a lot of my childhood in the woods. At around 4:20 in the video I could hear the birds of the woods singing. Love it. Keep em coming!
With heartfelt tears in my eyes, all I can say is thank you! Thank you for brining this message to all of us. I am currently downsizing my life and trying to make it more like the life I desire. Your messages rings true to me, like many others, I am sure. Thank you for putting up these videos as they keep that carrot in front of us saying that it can be done. You have proven that it can be done.
Thank you for the nice response. I appreciate that. Best of luck with your new direction. Having that simple life is much easier than people think.
Yes! Your videos are always an inspiration and a reminder that like-minded people are out there. One year into my five year plan and I just keep taking small step after small step but keep moving. I can see my progress and know I will realize a simple life surrounded by nature in the very near future. Thank you JC for helping me focus and for your encouragement along my path.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Keep stepping towards your goals and you'll conquer every one of them. Best of luck to you.
The look on Frankie’s face was. “Dad can we stay here. Please.
Loved the video - Go for it JC..you're a motivating individual..... simple life!! Dream it, Live it, Do it!!! I've never seen Frankie smiling like that!!
Boss, I have to say, you have master the craft of "youtubing". Each of your clips and series are well thought out, entertaining and always make us yearn to be right where you are and smelling the sweet scents of nature or what ever you are cooking up for the day. All of that and we still are able to walk away learning something! Thanks and keep it going, no matter where you film from, we will be watching; all the best!
Thank you kindly. That was a great reply.
speechless ...simply speechless ...
Frankie aced it on this one :-)
I love your video's. I especially like the part when you talk about living your dreams. Thanks!
supervitallica Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Rewatching all this videos from 6 years ago...it’s how we recognize progress....
The most beautiful video I've seen in a long time, my heart was aching wishing being there. The song, the views...everything. Great, great video.
Thank you. This is my favorite series, especially part 4,5 and 6.
I swear it's like you know me and my thoughts. Thank you so much for what your sharing, it truly is the inspiration I've needed. Thank you and God bless
God Bless.
This brought me to tears... thank you for sharing. At 59 I purchased 7 acres of hardwoods. So grateful I am not in the city. God bless.
God Bless You! To live your dream say it all
Thank you my friend. Blessings to you as well.
Stumbled on your video. I'm 30 yrs old married with three little girls and a loving wife. This kind of a life is what I've been dreaming of providing for my family for a few years now. You are an inspiration and have given me the encouragement I need to ignite the fires of my dreams.
+Troy Boy Welcome to my channel Troy. If you liked this one I'm sure you'll like my others as well. All the best to you.
thank you for yet another great video. smartest move i ever made was leaving the rat race 40 miles behind me.
Damn, J.C., You were speaking to me brother!
I'm Speechless!!!!!
these are some of my favorite videos. keep up the great work and god bless!
+brad potterton Thanks Brad. My Roots series are my favorite too.
Looks like you had a great time. Its a blessing to be able to step back into a time when there is less noise and daily stress. Your vids help all of us do the same by watching and putting our self into the picture and enjoying the great out doors. I retired 5 years ago and do some of the things I wanted to do when I was working and did not take the time to do. Some of the things I waited to long and can not do them as age is catching up quicker than I thought it would. I was able to enjoy some time in the Wisconsin outdoors/woods last week with my wife and dogs and it was refreshing. I move slower but still moving and life is good and your vids make it that much better. Thanks so much for your dedication to sharing the good times.
Ray
Hi Ray, We are all slowing down so we must make the best of what we have while we have it. Way too many couch sitters these days. I'm saving the couch for when I grow up ha ha. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Totally agree, enjoy it as you go is what I always say, live the moment. Must say Boss your filming & editing in this series was absolutely fantastic ....!!!
great 2 videos I really enjoyed
There's an old saying buddy; ( It's not the high cost of living, but the cost of living high), a few words of wisdom! Love old Frankie! Keep em coming.
You said it all in the last few moments of this video. I am 54 years old and totally agree with your philosophy.
Jim, Funny how life comes about, That being re chatting with you, This morning, I watched one of 5 bald and golden eagles fly down my upper field to the pile of deer parts I had put out from the shop, Last night as I was in shop redoing some areas I took the time to sip some bourbon and look at several of the photos of our trip to Alaska in 1988, I have returned 20 times, But, I find as I understand thru our chats that you and I find greater solice and peace with a almost daily hit of the life mainly away from People and I find much more in my local solitude on a constant level as opposed to the long travel to find short peace of mind. In the spirit of Christmas, Peace to you. I am gonna start training my lab to look for sheds, Another reason to be in the woods. Peter.
hahahahhahah trying to dig the moose out! too funny
Really enjoy your videos and love your camp. Yahweh bless my friend
Robert Lamb Thank you Robert. All the best.
Whenever I have trouble focusing on my goals in life, I come back to these videos and find that they really help me remember what I really need, and where I want to get to. I'm so close now to breaking out of the everyday life, and achieving my dreams, I can almost smell the freedom. It's amazing to see how far you've come in the last 6 years. God willing, I will be following your footsteps soon, and blazing my own trail.
Amen 🙏Janie D
Soooo agree with Colin’s comment an THANKFUL to have these Videos to go back to!!! So UPLIFTING!! God Bless🙏🙏🙏🕊
Thank you, JC & Frankie
Thank you.
I here what you are saying....
The Dude abides.
GO FOR IT!
i hear you buddy, gonna be 57 next month and the older i get the more important simple things get, after all the most important things aren't things. i love the sound of woods without human noises. i can see you working on that cabin already.
I was organizing my tools today for another trek to the NH woods. Your comment about "the simple things aren't things" is spot on my friend. Couldn't agree more. Thanks for commenting.
Boss, You my friend are true outdoors man, any man that loves nature and his dog Frankie the way you do, Is a true friend of mind. God Bless
Thank you for the kind words Rondal. I appreciate the comment.
God Bless to you also. I hope you get to fulfill all your dreams.You have enhanced my life just by sharing yours. The man speaks the truth, live your life and live it now, no one is promised tomorrow. My grandfather had a saying "It's not what you have in life, but what you do with what you have!"
Your grandfather sounds like a wise man. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate the comments.
One company pamphlets on how green the company wad were made from 1200 year old trees from Vancouver Island which now has 0 unlogged river valleys.
Love watching the olds ones JC….
I have no idea how I have missed this channel all this time. I am hooked to say the least. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!
Absolutely wonderful videos. Love your compassion for the same things I love.
The best video I have ever seen.
I enjoy all your videos, but these 2 are extra special. Thank you for sharing your life and soul with us, and for sharing Frankie. Blessings to you.
And thank you for watching and commenting. Blessings to you as well.
Such a beautiful landscape thank you for taking us along with you!! Great to see frankie enjoying himself just like always. Some day I hope I can enjoy the peace you seem to have out there home in the woods.
The big woods offer me a degree of contentment I can't find anywhere else. It's time to go home. Thanks for commenting.
Oh Boss I can't thank you enough for sharing part of your and Frankie's life.
You're welcome Pam. Happy to hear you enjoy my productions and thank you for saying so.
Boarder Collies are so smart !
thank you....just love frankie.......enjoy your hikes.......
All I can say is awesome .
Boss, you hit the nail on the head. I'm a year or two older than you, I'm also making serious changes, listening to you laying out your future sends chills up my back. You and Franky make a great team. I'll also be following along and throw in my plans as I go. Thanks again Boss, that is a great camp to call home. Stay Safe, hope you're carrying a firearm, lots of bears in those woods.
Vinny
I have watched this video at least a dozen times in the last year..... Very inspirational.
It's one of my favorites too :-)
I normally watch your videos as soon as they come out, but I've been in Nashville on business. Put up in a fancy hotel, free dinners in expensive restaurants, free breakfasts, free lunches, free drinks - and how miserable I was! The corporate, concrete world is a miserable, soul sucking existence compared to the freedom and righteousness of the wild.
I am stuck with a wife, a mortgage, braces for the kid, college and all the other traps and snares that tangle us up in a web of debt slavery.
I have to take my slice of freedom in smaller slices - but take them I do.
God Bless my friend.
Good morning buddy. Most folks would read the beginning of your reply and be envious of that lifestyle, but I knew where you were going with it. We share the same outlook my friend. I knew that when I first started watching your videos. You aren't "stuck" where you are, there is always a way out to a simpler life.
All the best to you.
My wife and I always enjoy your videos,i mean all of them.
Happy to hear that. Thank you for saying so.
I love this series, and appreciate your honesty and down to earth views on life. Such a pristine area, glad you took us along.
it is so wonderful hear you describe what I feel in my soul. My family has been in New Hampshire since 1637, and I will never leave, ever. Those woods, the mountains and streams, lakes and ponds, it IS heavenly. I am a few years older than you but if it's in your soul, your heart.....that is where you belong...welcome home
+Keith Rayeski NH is an awesome state. Gotta put my cabin project to rest for the winter but I'll be back at it in the spring.
we'll look forward to it!
Your videos, and especially this one, always give me that kick in the rear to keep me on track to my dreams of getting to my simpler life. I have a long ways to go to dig myself out of the hole I am in before I can get there, but I will get there. It's videos like yours that give me the encouragement to keep on track and remind me of the goal I'm working towards. Thank you :)
Best of luck with your journey Colin. Stay focused and you'll get there soon enough. Thank you for commenting.
I love that dog!
I wish I had the words to adequately describe just how meaningful this video is. It is so refreshing to see videos of real value...really though, it strikes me as more than just a fantastic video. Its a conversation about what matters in life, and for that, I thank you. You have a beautiful soul and I am blessed to have stumbled upon this channel.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. This video hits home with me too even though I was the one that made it. When I was at that remote pond with Frankie, it was as if I had an epiphany. Since I been home my brain has been clouded over with the daily BS so I'm heading back there soon. I need to reset my compass again. Thank you for all your views and comments.
Well said...........
I went to your youtube sight and saw that you have some video that I haven't watch yet so I am excited to watch them. Great Job. Thanks for making them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! I wanted to say that I have been watching your videos for a long time now. I live in British Columbia an have lived in remote areas thru the years. I have had family that trapped so I can relate to your life style. To keep a long story short. I, like so many was caught up in the vicious cycle of work, bills and working for the man. I once had a 6 figure income and more and more stuff. Approximately 5 years ago I decided enough is enough. It was time to live life. I paid off all debt, sold every thing I owned or charged and purchased my live aboard sail boat. I am 48 and have been living aboard for a year now. Living a simple life with out no worries. I pick up the odd job to pay for supplies and boat related things. I have a vlog and a blog and people watch and follow thru out the week of my journey. Most people say" If only I could do what you are doing" What they don't seem to get is they can. I am going to share your videos on my web site to help inspire others. Thanks again to you and Frankie for sharing small part of your lives.
Sounds like you've got a great thing going for yourself. Good for you brother. Send me info for your blog and I'll check it out. I'm glad I came here to NY and conquered my dreams of having all the acreage and the big trapline and all that jazz, If I hadn't come here I'd still be wishing for them. But now here I am with the "been there done that" awakening and off to the next chapter. Life is truly what you make of it. Leave no stone left unturned. All the best to you.
It's funny how being surrounded by nature can balance out your soul and cleanse your mind. So simple. Crazy how we chase those things in life that do just the opposite for us - keep up with the Jones, house, cars, boats, motorcycles, TV's, etc. Again, thank you for sharing your life (and Frankie) with us! Love your work.
Words well spoken my friend. Thanks for commenting.
Amen !
Love the feeling I get watching your videos! Thank you again for reminding me what I really want. I'm working everyday for it. Live life to the fullest!
Go for it James. Leave no stone unturned.
I like when you looked at frankie and said ''That says it all''
His expression was priceless. He looked like I felt at that moment. There's a lot to be said for that.
It’s always awesome revisiting these powerful perspectives. Live life, live it now. Make your dreams pay for themselves.
I'm really enjoying your videos and your message about life. And I gotta say, Frankie really has a dog's life, he's very lucky.
He's a great companion. Thanks for commenting.
Profound.
I DEEPLY ENVY YOU AND FRANKIE!
Thank you kindly.
Awesome!!! Beyond words...
Dave Wygonowski Thank you kindly.
My friend you are wise. God bless your journey
Thank you kindly.
What a privilege to meet you. I left New Jersey and lived in Hawaii on the Big Island with the volcano for 10 years, preceded by living on expensive Oahu which is breathtaking and exquisite when you know how to avoid the tourist traps. After an earthquake made my house tip sideways and right itself after everything flew off the walls, I moved to rural North Central FL farmland. Each day I look for something to donate or give away, I have so much stuff even though I purged most of my possessions, its hard not to accumulate stuff. I can totally relate to what you are saying, I have little need of people and little patience for the insane dramas we can all let ourselves slip into if not mindful of the tremendous cost to our wellbeing. I love your spirit, the frog, the most exquisite beautiful dog, and your precious attitude. You in your own way are contributing to the collective peace in the world and I salute, value and admire you. Many Blessings for sharing with us all, we are the better for it!
Thank you very much for your kind words. Starting my day with kind words and coffee. I wish all my days could start this way. Thanks again :-)
Great video message! I’m retiring at 66, but I’m I in good health, so it’s time to live these very basic ideas of a simple living you’re pointing out! Cheers to you and Frankie!
Enjoy your retirement :-)
I've been watching a lot of videos on You Tube lately about Off Grid Living, and when I found your channel I think I found a little piece of heaven. I know you're no saint, but you are truly inspiring me to move forward and follow my dreams... I've learned so much from you so far that I can't even begin to thank you for all that you've taught me so far. I'm almost 55 years old and this life I'm living here in the city is just a dream, my real life starts when me and my beautiful wife go off grid and really start living! Thank you JC, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Your words just have a certain something that makes me so hopeful about the future. Frankie is so mellow, it shows that you're good to him, I see it in every video that you put out. You're living the dream man.
Thank you Johnny. Go live that dream man.
I just found your videos. They almost moved me to tears!! I so envy you what you have. I want all the best for you as far as your health. I so want that kind of life and don't know how to get it. I don't care what others may think. I want the kind of life that brings me happiness and this will be it. I am 53 and have some health problems too so I better get to do what I want soon before it's too late. Thanks for being you and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Glad you are enjoying my vids Phoebe and thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. The older I get the more I'm trying to streamline my life and weed out all the things that make me discontented. My homestead will be going on the market in the spring and I'll be bouncing back and forth between my 2 cabins. I'm wishing you the best of luck with the pursuit of your new life. All the best to you.
I am very impacted by this video, you are a nice guy that respects nature and animals!! Awesome!! all the best to you and Franky!
Thank you kindly. Yes I have a tremendous respect and adoration for wildlife even though I harvest some. I take and give back. A balance between the two.
Thanks Boss!
Great job Boss. I always find great pleasure in your videos. I could almost smell the fauna you were describing. Beautiful country down there. Thanks for sharing. Wish you all the best and looking forward to more videos.
Happy to hear that you enjoy my productions. I put a lot into them so I find it very rewarding when folks share their thoughts. Thank you kindly.
GOD Bless You and Frankie !
Thank you kindly and blessings to you as well.
This is GREAT ! ;-)
Thank you for making and uploading these videos.
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed.
Hey there Bossman from the Dacks. Glad you found what was never lost. You just had to rediscover it again is all. Inner peace,solitude,and your never ending connection with nature. You already live very simply as I do. It is what life is about and the way it should be. Simple,free,total contentment. Peace Brother, Jack
On this journey, it was like I was seeing it all with a new set of eyes. I soaked it up like a sponge. Some interesting days ahead my friend.
your home bro ! make it your home ! , I'm still trying to make NH my home !! Rock on !!
Really enjoying your videos. I have 20 acres and a cabin in North Central NH which I love to visit. Not everyone gets it but it is clear you do.
+Mike Lyon "20 acres and a cabin in North Central NH" sounds like heaven to me. NH is a great state. Thanks for commenting.
What a wonderful couple of pieces of film! I really enjoyed these...not that I can think of anything that you have ever posted that I haven't enjoyed, but this helps all of us that wants this to be our reality someday to stay focused on getting there. For what it's worth you are very inspirational to those of us that want to live how people should live. I hope whatever you decide it brings you peace.....and you take us along :) Take care Boss!
Thank you my friend. So many folks want "the simple life" but work SO HARD in the opposite direction of it. I have sooooo much to say on the topic and will elaborate more in future videos. Right now I have a frisbee to throw.
All the best my friend.
what an amazing story you have to tell my friend!
Life gets more interesting everyday.
Beautiful area you are in JC thanks for sharing.....Bud
Man what a spot
Thanks, I really needed this today.
I just realized after watching your video it's been years since I've been able to sit in the woods hunting or exploring and listen to the silence of nature. It's funny how we start working to live and end up living to work. Thanks J.C. for the wake up call. This was very uplifting and inspiring, I've got some of my own thinking to do!!
The majority of our society "lives to work".
Life is what you make of it Brian. Pure and simple.
Thank you boss for a another great video as well as your time , and thank you for the little reminder to always chase your dreams !!!!
You're welcome. Never lose sight of your dreams.
I am new to your channel and I enjoy your videos and how you think. Thank you.
+Workin On It Welcome to my channel and thanks for commenting.
This Video answered a few of my questions. I just want you to know that my Grandfather lost a lung working in a coke oven at Stelco, he retired at sixtyfive and lived several decades after that. Don't beat yourself up to much , you look fantastic and are physically able to do more then most people can at twenty. Your going to be around along time boss. Rose
Frankie is amazing!
Indeed :c)~
Amazing how the woods can inspire. Great video!
Those woods have always been my inspiration. Always will be.
No place like home.
Love your early videos!
I get it!
I can understand how the outdoors makes you feel, and i loved your comment about phones and sitting on the couch, that's all my grandkids do, I try to motivate them, but some kids these days are lazy, and not motivated.
cool
Great video. I love having a simple life, and never plan to have a complicated one. Good job on the videos, I can't wait for the next ones.
Congrats on your simple life. Keep doing what you're doing.
Absolutely goddam rite, time to make a change once again best pt1 & 2 video since Christmas
I hope your health is and stays good, and you enjoy life to the fullest.
Thank you Danielle. I'll make the best of it either way.
Thanks for commenting.