72 Logs for My Off Grid Cabin, a Friend Visits
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- I take stock of my logs, cutting skidding trails to the trees and sizing them in order from largest to smallest. A friend visits and we spend days exploring the wilderness.
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Man, these log cabins use a lot of timber. 72 logs is a handful. It's amazing that your 4 wheeler will handle them all the way to your building site. I don't think most folks realize what kind of weight is involved with unseasoned timber. It is not insignificant. Hats off to you for moving them single-handed!
Yeah these are a lot bigger than the ones in the old cabin, which he just carried in to the build site.
It is going to be interesting to see how he is going to lift these logs in place as big as they are.
I’m selfishly pleased you are back. Again, please don’t apologise for spending time with your family, you soooooo deserve it. Look forward to the next chapter. Take care. Dorset, UK
Susan , I'm in the next county, Somerset. I envey this man. I was born in Devon on Dartmoor so love the wilderness that James is in...
Cali, the dog whose life is essentially one giant walk, lying in the middle of the forest on a walk already and Shawn says, "Go for a walk?" 6:52 And Cali is there for it 😊 🐕
How many of us smiled when she cocked her ears and open eyes wide? ssh don't mention the "w" word to dogs.
I really enjoy this channel as much as the other. Sometimes more. Hearing you explain what's going on is very enlightening. Thank you for updating us
Corpus Christi TX
The other channel was like this one but then he decided not talk any more. I actually liked when he chatted at the end made you feel that you were right there with him. Now he goes about his business I'm not a fan. I haven't really watched since he made that decision. And I've been watching from the beginning.
@@u842 yes, he used to talk at the end about stuff but sometimes it didn't pertain to the build. I enjoy hearing about the build a lot 😁
Hello Corpus from San Anton.
@@lindamccall1560 hello from Kingsville.
A lot of Texans watching! Hello, from rural Texas close to Giddings/La Grange about 50 miles from Austin!
No need to apoligize, you have a life to live. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you are back on. Missed this very much. I am amazed at the amount of information and calculation that goes on in your head to plan and execute all of these tasks.. Hope the weather holds out for you. I know the videos take a LOT of time out of a work day too. Thanks for all your effort to keep us all informed and up to speed on what is happening there.
Just need to get those sill logs in then your good to go. Be working thru the winter your in no hurry at this point you have shelter. Hopefully you learned from the previous and can't wait to see what you do different on this build! Thanks for sharing your journey!..
You inspired me to follow a 20 year dream of building a small cabin. Im going today to disassemble a two pen cabin from 1850. Im am thinking i can take the two cabins and make one.
Sounds exciting to me Mr. Tarpy. I always wanted to live in a log cabin with lots of trees and wildflowers .
@@coolgrandma4952 Ditto!
Ho man, Travis, I wish you all the best in that endeavour, be sure to share some pics with Shawn too, he'd be happy to see !!!
Wonderful project you're starting and I wish you the very best. That 1850 wood grain is something to cherish for sure. My only advice if needed is after all this time of waiting to chase your dream go all out on the project and don't sweat the cost of more expensive materials if affordable. If this is your dream and retirement sanctuary the investment is worth every extra penny. Good luck my friend!
Congrats Travis! Why not film and photograph everything and put it here on UA-cam? I would watch! I love to see people achieve their dreams.
I can't help but smile when I hear the intro and look forward to your videos on Fridays. You've a lot of progress since sprig. I hope this weather holds up.
No apologies needed Shawn - you have a life. We're just all glad you're OK, and were enjoying some much deserved R & R. Good to see you well and happy. :) Now, gosh darn it - get to work! :P
Thanks for the update Shawn, spending time exploring your forest with your friend was a good thing, now you know the game trails. Good luck moving all those logs.
Well @Shawn what a difference time away from the pressures of working on your homestead, and being with your lovely wife, has made 👏👏👏👏Your face and eyes look years younger . I'm so happy for you both. Now it's back to that final push to get your logs gathered on site, before winter sets in.
Funn y you should mention the water sounds and the waterfall as on your last few vids I was thinking about how this new mic picks the water sounds up so clearly, and I was thinking how it's not quiet out there in the wilderness .... there's always the sound of water, or trees/ leaves rustling in the breeze. It's a bit like being in a sail boat with constant slapping of the water on the boat. Interesting that you'd speak on the subject following so closely to my musings regarding it ,at the opposite end of the world in Australia 🇦🇺. Anyway, thankyou for your generosity of spirit as you share so unselfishly ,your thoughts and plans, and life in general. Following along faithfully, God speed as you move into the next phase of self reliance 🤗💞🙏👏👏👏👏
When you talk of leaving trees that you may need for replacement for future use or future generations reminded me that there is an inventory of trees kept in the UK for replacement on old buildings. A couple of years ago, a 100 year old oak tree was harvested that had been grown for a specific old building, a cathedral I think. :)
I was an account executive for Office Depot and we were privy to information and educational training on multiple subjects. I learned that the American, Federal Government has been exceptional at replacing our timber. You can look into it if you wanna do a little research
I believe some of the older Oxford colleges have their own woodlands with specific trees earmarked for particular jobs.
@@CrimeVid Yes they do.:)
I know exactly what you mean about the water noise. I live in a mill town in GA that has a river running through it. I live about 1/2 mile from the river. Over the years, I would sit outside in the middle of the night, just to enjoy the quiet, and would hear this noise. I thought it was some kind of manufacturing plant or road noise and it really pissed me off that it was constantly there, ruining my quiet evening. Then one night, it suddenly hit me that there were no plants or road noise and that it was the river noise I was hearing. It suddenly became a good noise, lol...
Georgia is beautiful.
Great to hear from you again and looking forward to the new cabin build. Oh and Cali a special big pat and back rub from us !
I wish you and your family only the best. Your timing for doing this couldn't be better.
Such a gorgeous view great work my friend god bless you and your family everyone who watches you're great videos stay safe keep up the great work on the cabin
Thanks for the update Shawn!
Cali sure looks happy, rested and ready to get back to chasing her throw-toy. 💛🧡🍂🍁🍂🍁
Hi I'm in South Africa. I find the use of wood rather interesting. Mostly our house are built of brick. We of course don't have your extreme temperature changes between summer and winter. I live on the highveld, a few kms from Johannesburg. We had a 'very cold' winter this winter -3 to 4 C° 😀
There are part of South Africa that have snow in the winter, but mostly in the mountains!
We have just had our first summer rain, all 30 mm of it. It's always a blessing to get rain. Africa in general is a really dry place! Especially in South Africa.
I just love all the old tools you use to build your cabin with, it's very interesting how well they work for you!
Can't wait for the next video.
Lyn I have visited your country seven times and love it. My visits have always been during your winter months and only once did I see just a dusting of snow.
@@charlieaustin2818 yip just a few cms of snow, nothing to write home about!!
Very glad that you spent some family time and time with your friend getting to know your land better. Both are very important. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next! ❤
Such an Amazing Wilderness your sharing with us and the way you explain it's many details just makes this channel even better. Thanks for taking the time off to spend with family....
You are looking rested and restored after your break away, it was time. A break often rejuvenates and you come harder and faster, and achieve more for it. Good luck Shawn 🦮
Glad you have had an enjoyable end to your summer. Thanks for the update on your plans and looking forward to your progress (man you are going to have a lot of work this next week). Be safe. Cheers.
I’m with you on the overwhelming sound of waterfalls or even crashing waves on a windy day.
We used to camp on the banks of Lake Ontario and occasionally the wind and crashing waves
would seem to go on for ever and actually be quite exhausting. Not helped by the flapping of
canvas, shaking of the tent or trailer. Still something very magnificent about the awesome power
of nature.
Thank you Shaun for another insight into your endeavor, hope you'll all well ! Bring on my favourite season!!
Wow Shawn, you have alot of work ahead to start to work. I wonder if you get a little stressed when you think of the time it takes with the time of winter. I know you get so much done in the winter and you prefer it. I hope you had a wonderful time off and are safe. Take care and thank you for sharing all you do
Hi good to see you back. Yes I can hear the water fall. Please don't overdo it.
Greetings fom RSA. Woww so good 2 see you back!!!!!! Summer is on us in SA, very hot days(34 degr average in Gauteng). I so admire you for living of the land. What a life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great to see you any time Shawn. Autumn is here in the UK.
Happy to see you this Friday.
Yes we thought you had taken time out with your family, as nothing was coming out but now we know the reason behind the silence and quite right , after all soon be winter as you state and things need doing before that. Did you enjoy your wallow in the stream Cali?
AWOL! Good for you. It's not like we checked and checked for our Friday MSR or anything--nooo. Not us.
MISSED YOURS AND CALIS VIDEOSSSS.
thanks for the amazing content!
Hey Shawn - nice to see you back. Glad you had a great time with your friend. I did notice your bow - Looks like one of Don Jacksons bows. Spent a lot of time with him shooting 3d archery and getting to know him better. What a great friend he was. Hope your fall and winter hunt is successful. Good weekend every body!
That’s interesting! I have two bows from him, one custom made and the other stock. My friend is also a traditional archer and had a few of his bows as well.
@@ShawnJames1 I also shoot traditional archery - A Bear grizzly and a Mississippi Lake long bow. I also have one of Dons bows too - love it!
@@ShawnJames1 🏹 the way to go!
Great to see you back again - hope you had a great time off with your family.Look forward to the continuing build.
Hellooo
Good to see you and Calli again
Welcome to this week's installment of The Calli Show! Starring, of course, everyone's favourite golden retriever, Calli! You may notice someone building a homestead in the background. 😆
Awesome Shawn! Your going to be a busy man!
Thank you for sharing your journey!
Make events to remember as you work so that you remember the great times of living the life!I would of loved to live!
Thank you again! 👏
I am glad to hear you did something else beside work! I still love to watch your channel. The area is so beautiful. I can hear the water and it is a soothing sound like a foutain.
So good to hear that you were having time for fun stuff. We can see that you looked relax and a little more "flesh" on your face hahaha. Happy for you .
I think this is a bit daunting. I've no experience of building log cabins, but I wonder, how many log cabin builds does a man have in him when there's gardening, hunting and all the other thing which need to be done? That's 3/4 days of very hard work, I hope the weather is kind. 👍
Watch the rest of his vids from the start Carl, if you haven't already... I'm betting this is one of those "there's always something else to be done" series that never ends, because the things never end that need to get done... Makes for the best content on UA-cams... :P
Hi Shawn so nice to see you back.. missed you and videos, hope you had a fantastic time, hope your feeling relaxed, and chilled... l feel like we all know you like a good friend 😃 l watch all your other videos everyday..
Love you & your family and let's not forget Cali 🐕 ♥️ 💖 xx stay safe... Susan from England 🇬🇧
Well said Susan from U.K. Feel same way and agree that many of us feel like we know Shawn as a good friend, not forgetting Cali and his lovely wife, of course! ❤️👍💖🙌
Thank you Trish 0... take care keep safe yourself... 💖 ... Susan x
It’s 5:20 am ! Good Morning everybody out there ! Shawn’s getting it Done !!
He gets more done by 6am than most get done all day! Lolz
Dear Shawn… have been watching you for months and can’t understand WHY?… upon reflection I realize that you are my dear husband’s alter ego. He is a former Queen Scout … remember those.. and has shared with me his enduring love of nature, the ability to think laterally, and the appreciation for all the gifts that the Ontario forests have to offer. Thank you for perpetuating his love of nature, innovation, passion and …adventure. We also love Calli.
I have a pretty descent Sound System that has great Bass to it. When I sleep. I put on a 10 hour water fall video on You Tube. With the Bass being so good. I sounds like you're there. I crank it up loud and it knocks me out cold. People should try it. Especially if you sleep with a fan because of the sound. I also used sounds from inside an Air plane. The louder. The better.
I use a rain video. !! Like you said--knocks me out until the sky starts to get lighter before the sun comes up.
Yeahhhhh! Your back. I was beginning to have withdrawal symptoms. 💪😜👍
Welcome back. Hope you had a wonderful, restful vacation.
11:48 - UA-cam auto-captions the waterfall sound as "[Applause]"
11:55 - Shawn: "I don't know how much that mic is picking up the sound of the waterfall …" 😄
Thank you so much for the "silence" of so much of your videos, by the way. I'm so grateful that you do this deliberately. Allowing us to hear the natural sounds of the habitat is a great deal of the joy of your channels.
Always great to see what you are doing. Looking forward to seeing those logs become walls. Stay well friend.
You’re a Good Steward of the land!
Your attention to detail on cutting, milling, building is astounding!
You & Cali are a great team!❤️
I'm looking forward to seeing how you build over the cellar. Thank you for sharing your work!
Yeaaaaah my show! See if you can get a buddy to help you haul those logs for the cabin, if you can. That’s a lot of work and it’s going to get cold quick up that way.
I'm sure if he asked for help here he'd get an army there. LOL
You look very rested and ready to carry on. Your preparation for this build is well thought out. I look forward to this build. It is an amazing area you are in and I appreciate you sharing this with us. See ya next week.
No worries Shawn, everyone deserves a break, time to refresh. We’ll be watching whenever you’re ready to post anything new. Stay safe, healthy,motivated,& productive.💯❤️👍🏾🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
I'm really looking forward to seeing the build . From North Yorkshire UK 🇬🇧. Cheers Alan.
West Yorkshire lassie here!
Nothing wrong with a man who enjoys Gods creation thanks for your channel Shawn
Hello Shawn,
It will be interesting seeing you prepare for winter... I guess much of what you cut off the logs will be used for firewood... Have a good weekend.
Take care.
Paul,,
Best wishes from Austria, so good to see you and Calli back. I would love to have a cabin in the mountains here in Austria, but its so full of tourists now.😪
a few alpine farmers quit each year, so you might be able to pick one off, but its a lot of work.
I wish i could send you our Midgies from Scotland they're fond of tourists, fresh blood you see! Lol
Best wishes..
@@yvonneburns2786 omg those midges are lije our mosquitoes lol
@@walwal7556 e4
Thanks for the update! I hope that you got some enjoying relaxing Time off While doing the prep work for continuing your build. I can’t wait to see the changing of the colors of the leaves for this autumn season. I also look forward to seeing Callie and the build of your new home.
Glad to see you back on track. Cont wait to see what’s to come x
Take extra care while handling those big logs. I can't imagine the intense labor and possible injuries. Stay safe!
Most humble good guy you find out there. You do a very good job to explain in details. But you never have to defend yourself for spending time with family. Live your Life. Greetings from Norway
Your comment about the old trees giving way to the next generation is an excellent metaphor for what’s taking place today. It’s time for the oldest generation that’s been taking more than their fair share to pass on.
YEEEEEEEEEEEE our deir JAMES is baaaackkkk,THANK YOU LORD....THANK YOU...ohhh how much we miss you and how all we needed your terapi videos...wellcome back deir JAMES...
So happy to see you back. I started watching you a few months ago and love you videos. It was always my dream to have a log home in the woods and just watching your creation of your vision is so amazing. I never realized the hard work involved and greatly appreciate the major effort you put forth to build your dream. Thank you so much, and I will continue watching and enjoying. God bless you and your family.
Glad that you're back. Hope you enjoyed with your family to the fullest that break you took. Yes just take it easy. Your projects are so massive.
I can almost smell the faded green ferns and tree sap, reminds us all about passing time and changes. Beatiful time of the year because most bugs are gone only the silence and sound of broken branches. I enjoyed this episode.
We all thank you very much for getting us a video October 1st 7 o'clock a.m. Friday morning🙏🐕 NC
Hello Shawn, hope you and wife had a wonderful time, it was good for you to take some time for yourself because you work so hard trying to get everything fix for you and family.Shawn I missed you while you were gone lol 😆, I love watching your videos. Hope you get everything fix before it gets cold, the weather is good here getting cooler, thanks be to our Lord and savior.be bless and have a bless day.
Waiting on you , glad your back and ready to create your Home !
Take Care, Enjoy All !
When my son was a baby I used to have to put on some waterfall white noise for him to sleep! Thank God for the sound of moving water 🌿🌊It was the only thing that worked! Oh, and the sound of a hockey game from an indoor a rink. He both a kayaker and hockey player now🏒🚣🏻♂️
Shawn, you look so much better the last month or so. That disaster had you a little ragged around the edges, understandingly. It's just so nice to see you fully back and healthy looking. Many blessings, bro.
No need to Apologize, you have to do what you have to do, families first, we’ll always be here waiting to watch.I am really enjoying your new home your building, I could already see it’s going to be spectacular
Great to see you back here and looking forward to seeing more of your builds... I'm hearing you, editing is a huge and time consuming job. I love the sound of the waterfall. 💯❤👍
Yes we are ( I am ) very happy your back. Living vicariously through your videos means when you stops my world stops. I don't stop living but it seems like it, but any ways I'm glad your back and cali, hope your vacation way to your pleasure. Bye for now Lol
Excellent idea to have an inventory of what you have and where it is. Having a stable bridge that will handle your vehicle AND the logs you are hauling is extremely important. Being pinned to the bottom of the creek would not be my idea of a good time and I am certain that you wouldn't be pleased either. Blessings on you and your family and friends and any livestock you might have wandering around the house and yard. Stay healthy and safe!
Welcome back! I'm happy for a video on either of your channels, but hearing you break down a little bit more of your current plans is always wonderful...anyone considering a similar lifestyle or even as a recreational passion can gain so much insight from your experiences. Hope you enjoy the fall beauty and stay safe.
Good to see you back I miss your videos
Glad you had a break in your hard work. You look more relaxed now.😄
Welcome back Shawn.Missed you.
I love the sound of moving water. I have tinnitis (constant ringing in my ears) and use a white noise machine when sleeping. I always set the sound to either a stream or rain fall.
My husband has severe tinnitus to the point of being 100% disabled. It is tough.
Beautiful forest with amazing variety of tree species. I love Alberta but wish we had some of those hard woods
Your mic is great, clear and loud enough for us to hear the waterfall. I waited till my Saturday morning to have my cup of coffee and breakfast watching you. Definitely started my weekend. Be safe and looking forward to your next video.
omg enough with the coffee comments already my god !
Good to see you back, nice that you had some time off.
Cheers from downtown Tokyo!
Stu
Well downtown Tokyo is something else. How did you land on this channel?
@@rawstarmusic I'm originally from Canada and I love the outdoors, grew up hunting, fishing, and camping in the wilds of BC. Moved here 31 years ago, married a Japanese gal and now I live in the city. I don't get out to the countryside much, so I'm living vicariously through this channel LOL.
Cheers!
@@TokyoCraftsman Aha an urban love price
This is one of the best channels I have come across. Keep it going Shawn.
glad you're back still working on Calis painting
HI SHAWN!! GLAD YOUR BACK, HOPE YOUR FAMILY IS WELL. YOU SAID YOU SAW BUGS IN THE LOG AND YOU DON'T MIND THAT. WELL I HOPE YOUR WIFE DOESN'T MIND THE BUGS, THEY COULD GET INSIDE AND I FOR ONE WOULD NEVER LIKE THAT, BUT MAYBE I'M A SCAREDY CAT. LOL. HOPE YOUR BUILD GOES GREAT AND YOU ACCOMPLISH A GREAT CABIN. MISS CALLI SHE'S SO GREAT AND LOVE TO SEE HER. THE SOUND OF THE WATERFALL IS RELAXING EXCEPT IF YOUR TRYING TO CONCENTRATE. I LIKE THE SOUND OF THE LEAVES RUSTLING AND THE BIRDS. SOUND OF THE RAIN AS WELL. THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO AND PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY. THANKS ❤🙏❤🙏
Glad you and callie are back...
Hope you had a nice trip, I don't know if it was for pleasure or necessity, but nice to get out now and then.
Hope you had some wonderful away time. Welcome back!
Great! Another good one!
I'm pleased to hear you explain your plans! You have a great voice as the teacher you have become!
i agree with you on the sound of water. a trickle is fine..rushing fast water is loud and distracting. glad to see you posting a video. its my get away moment from all the everyday worries.
Glad to see your doing well. I missed your videos, keep up the great work your very inspiring.
Welcome back! Great that you keep family time along with this never ending project. looking forward to seeing how you build this home. Be safe !
I only wish we had a more diligent prescribed burn policy out West USA for the last 30 years, we might have lessened the horrific fires. Doing away with all the underbrush and small dead stuff is so important as you have pointed out. Keep up the great work❤️
We should’ve sent Trump out to rake the forest.
I love the time watching your work and wish you to appreciate your own work more.
It’s your life and thanks that I’m allowed to follow your ritme in life.
Take it easy, Shawn..
Greetings from Holland, 4,5 m below sealevel…
Amei assistir sua série de filmes, parabéns . Vai ter mais séries ..vc e muito bom no q faz ..
Nice to have you back.
Never apologize for vacations with family and friends.
We will always be here waiting patiently.
You could run a vlog saver montage of Cali 😁
Nice to see you back Shawn!
Missed you! If you can't do long vids, you can always post shorts. Snippets of what's going on? I love to tag along with all of this log dragging for sure!
You don’t need to say sorry Shawn. Thanks for sharing with us