Cabin Opener- Thunderstorm, a wolf, & a lost moose.
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- After a long winter, I'm back to my remote off-grid cabin in the UP of Michigan to open it up for the year! With some abnormally warm temps I got to soak up the sun WITHOUT BUGS..... yet! Memorable moments and truly relaxing and rejuvenating.... thanks for joining me!
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Just so you all know, Maysie is fine.... she's getting old and traveling is hard on her sometimes, especially in hot weather, which the days in this video were forcasted to be. She stayed back at the retirement home (our house) with my doting kids (17, 18 yrs respectively). She goes on walks with us every night and is definitely slowing down but otherwise living a charmed life! I know you all miss her and I will try to include her in as many videos as possible when it's not physically hard for her. Thanks for loving her!
Miss your beautiful girl xx
Best loved/cared for pup since Lassie
Thanks for that update. Kiss her for me.
So glad your letting her chill at home. Hanging with teenagers can be an adventure too. Thanks for the update on her.
Love da wolf!
That walk through the forest is safer and less scary than walking through some cities.
Most all of them!
Yep. I know I surely feel right at home in the woods, too. I live on a mountaintop in Rogue River, Oregon. Retired now, still stack all my own firewood, 1 cord at a time. Heehee.
I drive 14 miles to a small city once a week to get essentials, sometimes less. I enjoy having only a handful of neighbors Doubt if I ever will live in the big city again, not for me.
Amen to that
I was lost momentarily in the bush just last night. Went out to take shots of meteors and got a little turned around.
It sure is.
I'm a 65 year old widowed man. My favorite hobby is making and flying old fashioned kites. It amazes me how many people come up to me and ask me what I'm making. Especially young people. Recently I took my supplies and walked down to the park in my community. I set up on an unused picinic table and got to work on the frame. Finishing that I began pulling all sorts of mylar bags from Dorritto corn chips, Cheeze Puffs and several different potatoe chip bags out of my back pack. I taped them together to make the most colorful kite I possibly could. The kite stood 5 foot tall with a wing span of 4 1/2 feet. There was a perfect wind that morning. I put fresh kite string on the kite and got it airborne. With all of the different colors of yellows, purple and oranges with silver the kite looked like a jewell climbing in the bright sunlight! By the time I got to the 900 foot level there was quite a large group of people sitting on the hillside watching the kite. The tail of the kite was 12 feet long with several mylar bows on it. A man about 30 years old asked me if we could add something to the kite string about 10 feet below the kite. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a 4 foot nylon American Flag as I began winding in the string. Once attached we launched the kite again. There was a teenage girl in the crowd that began singing the Star Spangled Banner, others joined in and when it was done there wern't many dry eyes. I ended up spending 11 hours flying that kite until it started to get to dark to see it. Fortunetly, I always keep a large can of tuna fish and a Kiser roll in my backpack with a couple of sodas for emergencies. Several people asked me to show them how to make kites so I passed out my old business cards so we could meet. Its my hope the skill will be passed on. 😊
Wow that’s amazing! Thanks for sharing 🎉👏
Thanks for sharing. I remember flying kites with my dad it always felt magical seeing sore through the wind. I don't really ever see kites fly in the sky anymore. something I'd like to do again now that I've grown 😊 might doing this for fun thanks again for sharing
Big thanks to you and Dave for creating some of the few spaces on the internet that are still set apart, pure, and untouched by all of the chaos in the world today.
Can I just say, you motivate me to be and do better! I won't insert my long depression story, but because of your videos I went camping for the first time in years. I haven't felt such appreciation and happiness like that in a very long time. Thank you so much for these videos. And to anyone else reading this, trust this woman when she says, "Go outside and be happy!" 🖤🖤
Same girl! She is motivating me to get back to what I love. So happy to see you were inspired to get back to it as well. ❤️
Wishing you happy times ahead.
I try but when I go outside all there is are people and cars.
@@seapearl27 I feel your pain. I had to move from my beautiful quiet countryside with all my frogs, crickets, geese, so many different birds and animals to my moms. She lives at the cape and it’s nothing but people and cars. She has a nice piece of land but the constant traffic on the road just ruins it all for me. There is no where for me to get away from it. I go outside at 12 at night and still cars. I’m getting quite depressed already. I have the state park to myself for hiking now in the winter, but that’s full of people come spring, and I can’t have a fire in there. I’m not sure what’s going to become of me. Of course when they moved here 27 years ago this road was quiet. I’d much rather be in conn than mass (at least this part) anyday. 😢 I’m thinking I’ll have to find a cheap cabin somewhere else to rent if that’s possible to get away from here at least once in a while.
You're so right🤗💞🙇🙏
This video is beautiful. My husband of 42 years went home to be with Jesus last Christmas and your videos bring me such peace in the midst of grief. So thank you Girl in the Woods! And God bless you over and over again. ❤️✝️
Prayers for you!
Sorry for your loss. I lost my wife of 43 years almost two years ago. At one time we owned over 600 acres. There was 30 acers of timber. We used to camp and fish as the timber butted up to a river and we had large pond on the other end of the timber.
@@stevejorgensen5523wow ,sounds like a beautiful place ❤️
May you be comforted in the lord
My husband is terminal and each day goes a little closer to God. I love the videos ..I was you many years ago. Many Blessings
My husband and I bought the plans for this AFrame. We started building it together this morning. I absolutely love yours and hope ours turns out as good! You truly inspire us both!
Please post when you are all done.
WOW how awesome!!! have fun :)
@@rebekkad.2092 We will post pics. Thanks 😊
@@therealgirlinthewoods Thanks Brooke!
@@therealgirlinthewoods i from greting COSTA RICA🇨🇷
Brooke, when you were traveling in the forest in the pitch of darkness I was thinking that maybe you and Dave could make some creative trail markers for yourselves :D They could be created with a reflective metal or something that could be seen with a pocket black-light flashlight. Sort of like the trail markers for hiking trails. They could be fastened up high on some trees so no-one could mess them up. The trail markers could also be very artistic : D
Thank you for your channel - my husband and I appreciate you and Dave very much. May our Heavenly Father bless you both and use you to touch many.
I was thinking something along the same lines! ~ Heather ~
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Brooke, you’re just one of those rare, awesome ppl that feels like a friend, even though I’m only watching your vids. Thanks for sharing and I wish the best for you in all that you do.
I must admit, I kinda live vicariously through you sometimes. I’m so happy you’ve been able to return to your off grid retreat. So colorful!!! Kinda looks a little bit bohemian plus a little bit hippy.
I absolutely love it!! Enjoy!!! ♥️
lol totally thanks much
Well I’d say Brooke is a little bit bohemian and hippy 😆😜😆🤣
Me too, I actually get the feeling of peace and tranquility of being in such a lovely place. And I love how you have decorated your little cabin!
Three things happen when I watch your adventures. My heart rate slows, my happy face appears and a sense of peacefulness envelops me. Thank you Brooke ❤️
I completely agree, Peace✝️
Your a angel ,I'm a disabled vet and I watch you ,it's interesting and gives me something to look forward to. God bless you.Remember us old veterans .
Bless you, John Hough, and thank you so very much for your service. I appreciate all you did in the name of protecting our country and our freedom. Thank you, just doesn't seem to express how I feel for your service.
Thank you sir for all you've done to secure my freedom in this country. I may not know you, but I love you and I thank you.
Thanks for your Service to our country, I support to dv and pray for the believers of the Lord Jesus every day
Nobody will ever forget your service. God Bless 💕
Hey John, thank you for serving our nation. Can you tell us a little bit about your service experience and what causes you disablement? Thanks again
So glad to hear Maysie is ok!! Hard seeing you without her. Moose is adorable and quite entertaining 💙
zoomies over looking for wolf tracks every time 🤣😂
Moose having the zoomies is so cool , nice to be able to slow down and take in nature's beauty. I hope mazzie is well I miss seeing her. May you and your husband be blessed.
thanks see pinned comment
I must say Moose zoomies and him taking your sock is so cute! Living through your videos, thank you for sharing!
Yeah it's cute how he steals things! Mischievous but adorable 🤗
That had me rolling. Dog zoomies are hysterical and his with the face dunk in the river all the better.
Thank you for taking me along with you Brooke. I so enjoyed all of it. Felt particularly blessed when you prayed for us subs. The Lord used you today. God bless you.
You and Dave are so blessed to be able to make homes in the woods and make them comfortable. Thank you for your channels and hard work. 🙏
Your little cabin is purely magical. It reminds me of a little fairy house nestled in the woods. You have it decorated so sweetly too. Love your videos. I find them so calming.
I love your little girl cabin. It’s perfectly gorgeous.
Thanks for another great video!! Truly you and your husband’s videos are so relaxing!! Thank you for reminding us of the simpler things! She gone! 😃💚
Thank you so much!
The wolf sighting is some big medicine. Had a pack I was blessed to see a few times on my land in Oregon.
That little Moose is the cutest. I adore your cabin Brooke. So, so beautiful with all of your sweet touches. You really are quite the artist. Love watching you. Always a treat.
I loved your spiritual side your love for the outdoors is contagious .
I know it’s been nine months but I’m watching this possibly for the second or third time and as always I love when you pray for your food and you include those that are watching. I realize that I’m not going to church like I should. I miss having people pray for me. But anyway, yes, the most frightened I’ve ever been was on a hike with a friend and we were separated, and I thought I was lost. It was dusk when we found each other. That was the most frightened I’ve been.
I totally identify with your reply to this video. Brooke is such an inspiration. I’m 69 and feel so young watching her adventures.
Moose with the zoomies might just be the cutest thing ever! Also, Summer Shandy or Bell's Oberon. Either way, you can't go wrong.
yessss
I know right!! I love watching doggies run around like that!! Lol. What a happy little guy.. :'D
So glad you're back and that Maysie is doing well. The cabin looked great and Moose is an adorable mess. 😍
Hello
I would never walk in the woods alone at night. You are much braver than I am.
🤣‼️♥️
What is there in the night that isn't there during the day? Nothing. Just bring a good flashlight and something that makes noise and you will be just fine.
She's packing on her hip and she's an outdoor girl. I feel sorry for whatever wants to mess with her!
Brook have you ever had to used the pistol out there ?
Your cabin is so cheerful. It is full of color and joy. I missed seeing Daisy. Moose is full of spunk tho. Thanks for sharing your cabin Time. 💞
💯👍
I use to watch you all the time and then for some reason I lost you. It was when you had put up that big tent and your honey didn’t know ( in the beginning) so glad to have found you again. I did a lot of journeys in the forests by myself. I spent time hiking in Yellowstone and the South West near Mesa Verde. The desert canyons. Now I’m at an age where I will not go myself any longer. But I do enjoy your trips and campfires....
Oh and every year for years I would go to Big Sur (I found a hole in a fence that I went through and it allowed me access to a wonderful beach. No one was ever there. I would go with my dog and walk this beautiful beach collecting driftwood for my fire at night. It was near a River that ran to the ocean.
Well, at night I would fall asleep listening to the sounds of the ocean.
One night I woke up and the breaking waves were luminous.. I was amazed ... I had no idea what was causing it... then I saw it was thousands of luminous jellyfish .
I did this every year for years...
Thanks for sharing your times with us lucky enough to have discovered you...♥️
That sounds like a beautiful dream. Thank you for sharing it...🤍
Hi Desert 🌵 rain 🌧 drops 💦
Love your chosen name, thank you for responding to me. ♥️ I hope that you have created memories that you will enjoy revisiting. By your name I imagine you have a love of the natural world, and have found the magic of our desert landscapes ...
And I bet that they now make up a part of your soul ♥️💖💝🙏
I too love Big Sur, it is a majickal place for sure. One of my favorite places is Point Lobos and I love all the hiking trails along the coastline ridges.
The peace and tranquility of that spot can be felt watching your video can only imagine how great it is there
Nope, never afraid to be in the middle of a forest, alone, at night. When I was training to be a combat leader in the Army, we were drooped off, alone, into the middle of an unknown forest with nothing, but a map and compass and had to find our way back to the main camp…loved every minute of it. ❤️
I got to do the same thing but in jungles. Problem is if we could not find the pickup point we were on our own as pickup was never coming back if we missed the plane.
I love everything about this cabin that you have built….the style, the colors, and the setting wow just beautiful your dog doing the Zoomies is so cute and what a beautiful place. No bugs yet?
I loved the part when it was raining. The sound is so peaceful
I appreciate your videos Brook and Dave.I like the log cabins you’ve built in Alaska,your mini cabins in Michigan.The best part of of every thing I’ve seen is you both bow your heads and request an audience with our Creator in thanks for His provision of food,simply Awesome.And I won’t forget Brook the camp fire Jalapeño cheddar dog with crescent roll dough,OH Yum!!!
How far away is Dave. I would want him to stay with wolves around. Heck I would be nervous being alone at all
I would so worry about the dog wandering around
Why not Dave and you camp together
That Moose puppy is hilarious!! What a cutie!! Everything looks so pretty, and your cabin looks like it’s in a fairyland. So awesome. I always look forward to your videos. Your personality is pure joy, Brooke!! ♥️🙏🏼♥️
We camped long ago at Van Riper state park in the UP. The water was brown doe to minerals. I noticed your creek is also brown. Same reason?
thank you
tannins
I remember when you put that well in. Always a blessing to have such good water! Place looks great and glad Moose is with you, “wolf” to wolf that is.
No way would I let him go outside without watching him
I used to live in such an abandoned place. It's all about fear management - once you turn around to look behind you, you're done 🙂got to walk foward with trust and confidence. Such a beautiful video, I'm enjoying it.
I love seeing doggies doing their zoomies!! Such a happy baby!
Thank you for letting me live my bucket list through y’all. Moose looks like the little puppy my grand daughters got a couple of months ago. They named him Mr. Squiggles because he is a constant motion.
Your dog running around after a dip in the creek so adorable! ❤
Your spot is like a slice of heaven. I would build something to live there year round if I owned it. Gotta love the tranquility.
Glad you touch on Maysie, I was wondering where “Da wolf” was, give her some kisses from all of us! I was cracking up when da moose was jumping in the water then running around like a mad dog 🤣 Glad to see you back in the woods in Michigan, I’m down in the metro area. Glad your having fun! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼🦴
I love all the cheerful colors in your cabin, for which the verse from Proverbs is perfect and appreciated! Also enjoy your sharing nature's beauty and peaceful contemplation. Teaching by example a healthier way to nourish one's soul! 🙏👏♥️
I love this cabin, you are truly an inspiration. A dark forest doesn't scare me, but you will never catch me in the ocean after dark!!!
Brooke I discovered you after my knee replacement 8 months ago just scrolling through UA-cam. Thank God you have been there when I was recuperating. I love watching your channel and look forward to more videos in the future.
When, I used to live in Santa Barbara, in the '80's. People were renting boat slips at the marina, They had access to utilities, like phone cable, water, etc. They took a setup like your A-framed cabin, that wooden deck, and steel barrels under that whole thing, made a floating home in the slip! I spent some weekends helping a friend replace his rusted out oil drums out there, His rent for the slip was cheaper than any home you could rent in that city!
So good to see you and Dave! Moose has grown so much!! Glad y’all are ok and glad to hear Maysie is doing good. Love that cabin and that creek!!
Moose sure is full of happy dog energy! Had me cracking up, in and out of the stream, a few fast loops and back in.
I can only imagine the fresh air and sounds of nature❣ loving the old James Taylor, good times that era
Your cabin is so cozy and cool, I just love it! You're in a great spot. Every time I watch you're videos It makes me warm inside. When I first started to watch this video and I didn't see Maysie I thought oh no, but then read your comment and was relieved. Moose is such a cutie pie. I just loved the way he was playing around sticking his face in the water. 😄I just love your spiritual ness I feel the same way! Thank you so much for your warm spiritual videos.
I LOVE watching u . My soul fills with happiness and I miss the woods and outdoors for now but will be back. Thank you for offering us the 1st bite of your meal and prayers.
I loved this adventure so much, Brooke, as I never stopped smiling. Glad you didn't't hurt yourself at the end and please pet DaWoof for me. Thanks for all you do.
When she almost fell, for some strange reason it felt like I was going to fall. Weird, I said whoa like it was me.
I certainly admire you for what you share and I must say you are one BRAVE woman walking through a dark forest at night being pitch black!! I love to watch your videos and find the tranquil atmosphere you share is so relaxing. Thank you for sharing these experiences! Love it!♥️
You are so brave and your camp is adorable . I was so blessed by your prayer to Jesus . Where I live In Maine , so much of the wildlife habitat is being taken over by homes especially double wide placed end to end The poor animals are coming around the homes kind of lost It's heart breaking . May God Bless you and your family including your fur babies
There's nothing like 'Girl In The Woods." Thank you for sharing such a nice enjoyable day. Blessings to you and your family.
Glad to see everything is ok there, love watching the little Moose, so cute, take care, hopefully see you soon
My worst night sounds were at my cabin @ 7mile, @ my Question Lake cabin on the Talkeetna Spur Rd. Pitch dark, the Loons are going nuts and all of sudden stone silent! It was that silence like in a 70’s horror movie, just before the crazy guy in the woods attacks with a machete. That silence: Definitely the scariest sound I’ve heard.
Blessings to ya,
-Jerry
Yes I know…. Super silence can be creepy
I love rainy days for reading. What a cozy cabin to be in.
Hello 👋how are you doing?
The scene at 38:30.....beyond gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing your blessed life with us!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just discovered your channel. I love your insights, love of God, and your love of nature. My husband and I have a little shabin (shed converted to cabin) an hour away from our suburban home that we absolutely love! Thanks for inspiring me to do some little projects on my own.💜
This is what it’s all about. Quality, quiet, peaceful, cozy me time. You are so inspiring. Thank You for your positive videos. And campfire cooking ideas.
I love your little cabin and it's surroundings. Spring is my favorite season, even in north Texas where it is short and sometimes hot. I love to watch the birds busy with nest making and the Spring flowers like bluebonnets that grow along the highways (thanks to Ladybird Johnson for starting that roadside wildflower tradition here.)
Every woman needs an adorable cabin like this! I know I do!
So glad to see you back! I eagerly await each video! May God continue to bless you all!
I’m glad you’re back. I was a little sad that Mayze wasn’t with you but I understand why. What a calm relaxing time you had. I felt like I was there with you. You are so creative. See you next time.🤗
Watching yet another of your videos tonight. I loved your prayer before your meal! I've mentioned our 40 acres in Northern Idaho. It's rugged and fairly remote. We should have a house dry in before this winter hits. A couple more years for me to finish it and then I want to get up the mountain and build a dry cabin to use and take in the beautiful view the Lord has given us!
Oh, and we have our favorite scriptures written inside the walls of every home I've remodeled or built!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful spring camp out! Moose is so sweet! I wouldn’t walk through a dark forest at night! 🤗❤️🇨🇦
I love your little cabin in the woods being surrounded by nature. So peaceful and relaxing. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. 🏕🎣🐶🌲🌳🍂🍃😀💖
Thank you and Dave for sharing y'all's videos it so nice out there peace and quiet!
You did such a tremendous job building that cabin, it a pleasure seeing you enjoy it for some relaxation time! That was some crazy rain you had, but what a great way to enjoy the weather!
It is super-cute when you offer us "the first bite." It always makes me smile.
Are you bummed she never offers you a sip of coffee, lol
@@JasonCarney. Now that you mention it, yes! That's funny.
What did she wrap around the hotdog to make it basically a pigs in a blanket type of meal? Maybe one of those pilsbury dough can jobbies or something?
Your one brave girl
I think I would be a nerve deck
Especially after you seeing that wolf Geez!
Many blessings to you 🥰🇨🇦
I love the A-frame design. The plexiglass(?) side was a genius idea.
You and Dave have definitely found a little piece of paradise! Loved watching Moose doing the zoomies!! Cool you got to see a wolf!
You and your husbands videos are my favorite, I love the way you praise the Lord for all he has blessed you and Dave with,
Thank you so much!
God is good! ✝️
Love Your Channel....
Yes, when you can, get a sailboat one day, and travel at sea, stop at different islands, countries, and spend your winters in the south on sailboat and how good you will feel in the cold months being in the 84 degree days..... It's helped my rheumatoid arthritis moving to Florida from Indiana in 2010.
Sailing is a beautiful way to grow old and enjoy the Florida Keys, and other islands and countries all over the Caribbean, etc.
God Bless, Merry Christmas 🎄🙏
Great video! I am glad you didn’t have the camera rolling when the wolf swung by to check on the neighbours, that was your moment ❤️
true... and I probably would have ruined it by trying to finagle the cam too
I love the videos that you and your husband share. They've given me a little peace and inspiration during some rough times. I hope God finds a way to bless you as much as you guys have been a blessing to me.
Just wanted to thank you for all the great entertainment been watching from the start you're come a long way hun👍
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you for the great day! I felt like I had a vacation! I love your cabin. 💕
I absolutely love the cabin.
thank you
Great to see you enjoying the place you worked so hard to build !
I loved this video. Your cabin is so colorful and cozy . What a life you are living .👍👍. When i was a growing up, I am 75 ; roads to people's houses were only dirt . You'd have to park at the end of their drive and walk through the woods too their house . Since i grew up doing this, I have never been scared of woods at night . Brings back sweet memories. 💖💖
nice
The sounds of the peepers at night…my absolute FAVORITE sound to hear this time of year. 🥰
This is my favorite cabin of yours. I love the property and the cabin. Both are magical. I would never want to leave this cabin. You’ve given me something to dream about. 💝💝
I could watch Moose play all day, he's so adorable!
Mark some of your trees from one camp to the other so you won't get lost! Great place you have! So peaceful & very much in tune with nature! God bless!
Thank you. God bless you and your life's adventures.
Awesome. My 12 year old daughter and I watched the whole video. She's an outdoors kid, avid jujitsu grappler here in AK. I really appreciate your family friendly content!
I absolutely loved it. So beautiful. Moose is so adorable with his short little legs.
I watched you and your husband cabin builds and enjoyed both! So down to earth and peaceful!
Glad Maysie is OK, walking in the wood at night and listening to its songs is something I have done since a young man. Very peaceful. I even like the silence of the dead of winter with nothing but the sound of by boots crunching the snow... While today's young folks use X-Box, my playground was/is the woods.....
What a cute place! You dog is funny and adorable!
Water zoomies! My min pin did that too. Our fur babies give us such joy. The sound of the rain is like music!
LOVE your little retreat in the woods. Your creativity abounds. Love the artful touches ❤️
I feel like the dog knew what was out there. Amazing as always.
I loved all your videos and have watched all of them. My mother and sister get upset that I stay in my cabin alone on 50 acres 3 miles from town and along a road. I showed mom and she loved seeing the collie Woof and the pup playing together. My favorite was when you put in your own well.
Glad to see the cabin is still standing after having some flooding...I love your little cabin it a place to just get lost in and really think about what nature has out there...it amazing and wonderful...I mean look you saw a WOLF how wonderful was that...I love it...So glad your posting again...but that last part looking for Moose in the dark woods...he new we're he was going he did his job taking care of Mama...lol...You guys are great..
thanks!
Thank you for an awesome video to watch on this Memorial Day afternoon.
Best video I have seen in a long time.
thanks much!
What a nice doggie, so well behaved, never barks for no reason
It’s so heed to see ya again moose has really grown 🐕 THANKS FOR COMMING BACK. Have a blessed day😄👍❤️🙏💕
I guess I live vicariously through you. 😊 I'm not able to be out in the woods but I love feeling part of your adventures! 🙂
Limiting belief
Me too. My husband is a straight city boy.🙄
Not me. I love nature. Watching your videos is so refreshing. Thank you.
Wow! She is not afraid being alone in the wood! Incredible ! God protect her.
What a wonderful overnight trip !! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us ! Be safe !! Stay wild and free !!