In this video I visit my off grid cabin to do some upgrades and to spend some time fishing in the area.....only to find I have Bear Damage that needs to be fixed.
I love your wife and your videos. I am 77 years old, taking care of husband with dementia. Your videos help me to cope with this terrible disease that has struck us both. I can almost smell the camp fires, and food. Thank you for my escape, look forward to each and everyone of your videos. I go to your camp, cabin or tent. Be careful, be cautious and be healthy. God bless both you and your wife.
Its worth it dave inspired me. While I didnt build my cabin I still got one and its So amazing to just go up there and Relax and put around. WHEN you get to that point!!
@@Bushradical i love seeing a good, normal dude w/ real useful content being successful on here. even better, hes from the mitten!! thanks and take care!!
"Unwelcome mats," I love the name. I suggested it to a friend who was experiencing black bears breaking into his cabin in California, 30 years ago. They work great. We made them so that the nails only stick out and inch or less, so we don't do the bears any permanent harm.
I built my first cabin by watching your videos. Specifically the red and black one. I made mine 13x12 with a lot of salvaged materials from garage sales and construction sites. Less than $2000 total investment! And I referenced your video several times while in the process of building. 3 day build. Never built ANYTHING before.
I did the same thing! Only my wood was free dunnage at my job. 12x10 it has about 330 2x4’s wall studs are 4x4 . Never built anything in my life. But Dave and Brook inspired me to do so. I think Dave’s comment building the black and red cabin was “everyone needs to build something”. Wow so true. Enjoy your cabin.
I live in the mountains of Japan, inside a national park here, and still you and Brooke’s excellent videos make me feel relaxed and longing for an even quieter life.
You're not kidding. I haven't watched Brooke and Dave's stuff for a while. Was in a real rotten mood before I started this video and have chilled right out.
Dave, I do appreciate your attitude. You are good at just taking things in stride! You didn’t freak out about the bear dismantling your outhouses, you even marveled at the strength the bear had. You put things back together with what you had and it worked. Keeping it simple and basic makes life much easier….too me anyways. I have a cabin in the woods north of Ely and enjoy the quiet simple living it offers. Not sure where you are at but would sure enjoy having a beer and a campfire with you sometime! Thanks for the videos, I appreciate you sharing!
The world could use a lot more patience like Dave has… bear tears apart outhouse and Dave remarks about bear strength and how nice it is to have bears around. Thanks for the perspective.
It’s great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan’s czcams.com/users/postUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.
The overwhelming feelings/thoughts I have when I watch your videos is that of staring down my own cowardice and fears. Looking myself in the mirror and asking “why don’t you go for it?” I know deep down this type of living is what we all need for myriad reasons. I need it for peace, stability, confidence and health. Most of all, I want it to show my young son something of the real world. Sadly, I just watch Bushradical from a few hundred miles away, 150 feet up in the air, surrounded by concrete. Thank you for all you do. It’s a true joy to watch.
I arrived at my my bolt hole here in the Welsh hills at lunchtime today, on the drive here I was thinking of you and Brooke and your delightful cabins at this location in this video. Im so pleased to see you enjoying them again. , Your videos inspired me to retire a year early and to get out and enjoy nature and all its joys. Luckily we don't have bears here, but there are supposed to be dragons here in Wales, but I've not seen any yet. Many thanks. David in Wales, UK.
You and Brooke have my favorite relationship. "She wants to do some work on HER cabin on the other side of the property." I love how you two balance being supportive of one another and being independent. 💕
I love Northern MI. And spend as much time there as possible. The wife and oldest and youngest kids love it as well. (The middle kid, not so much😔) but our little paradise gives us a chance to recharge, relax, and just Commune with nature.
@@Bushradical Yay!! I sure need more cabin therapy time!! Your videos are a balm to us sick/ injured folks stuck in town, or in bed. Right now, your videos are my place to decompress as I struggle to kick Influenza A. Stay Well!!
Next spring I'll start on my retirement 🚖 cabin in the forest of southern Oregon on my 2.4 acres am 62 but will do a little everyday till I get the job done. Biggest headache is the permits. Thanks for the video, Mike
Well, this video solves the mystery of bears pooping in the woods. Thanks for sharing this video. Your cabin looks great and the four pavers will add a bit of thermal mass to retain heat. Wishing you and your lady a blessed week, gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace brother
Cabin sure looks great, sir! I saw a bear crossing the road a couple of hundred feet ahead of us on one of my trips to Whitefish Point. My Dad used to watch the bears rummage through the trash piles near Copper Harbor many years ago ... Sure do love our UP :) Thanks for taking us along ... Enjoy! God Bless
Cant wait for your next project! i found this channel during Covid lock downs , and found your videos so relaxing , educational, fun that i couldnt stop watching if i ever came upon the opportunity to have my own spot of land ill build my own little cabin.
My one close encounter with a bear happened like 10 years ago, was trout fishing up at a river in Sequoia National Park. The bears there I think are more used to people then some areas and they do come thru the campsites there often. I was alone down a ways from the road fishing at one of the rivers in a spot that looked good. I heard the brush off a way to my left rustling and then I smelt it and knew it was a bear. I kept fishing and the bear came thru the brush into the clearing and came and sat down at the river bank like 6 feet from me. I looked over at him and said "hello Mr. Bear" and cast out again...he sat there watching me cast out for a few minutes , took a drink and then waddled off into the brush again. I think he was hoping I would catch something so he could steal it lol
Dave, you have an excellent channel. I truly appreciate your ideas and teachings. Keep up the good work. Love the way you apply "KISS" to most of your projects.
I fished for decades with my dad on small trout lakes in Quebec with just a row boat. If the lake is no more than a couple miles, no need for a motor, and you’re right, it’s way more relaxing, quiet, and easy without having to mess with a motor. As for the bear, there’s two kinds. The ones that hang around, maybe come into camp or whatever, and they’re usually no problem. Then there’s the ones that raid your outhouse……those are the ones to worry about. Nothing that a poop eating bear won’t do! 😀
I keep a large assortment of hand tools, nails and screws at my cabin AT ALL TIMES! You never know when you will have to make some repairs "hint" you always need to make some repairs ;)
You’ve got amazing style with your videos, a classic calming feeling comes with watching. Love it! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to start my cabin and eventually have my 1 year anniversary.
Thank you Dave. I just sat down at my pc for lunch and saw your upload. To say im fortunate is an understatement. You are amazing man trust me there are MANY people you inspire. PS. IF you are going to build anymore Bushradical knifes I would LOVE to get one. I cant say I would use it all the time but I would Love it EVERY DAY.
Love your videos, and how beautifully perfect you and Brooke are together. Thanks for everything you've taught us about how to survive in not so comfortable situations. Invaluable info! 👍
I love watching your videos Dave they're so awesome to see you out in the wilderness my dad used to take us camping and we loved it with fish on the creeks and just catch whatever we could and thank God mom always brought stuff to cook just in case we didn't catch fish so God bless you and Brooke enjoy the video
That white gas Coleman stove is hard to beat. Growing up, my family had one and cooked a lot of meals while camping. The Coleman white gas lantern with two mantles was an excellent source of light. Now I have them for backup.
I just moved out to Oregon from Michigan, i lived there all my life, and i loved living up north of the lower peninsula and visiting the upper. Your videos are a huge inspiration for me and my bonnie lass to build our own home like you have, its been a life long dream of mine thus far. Also my grandpa had a wooden row boat we would row out on lake huron on for all my childhood- also we have the same boots! That made me all excited. Have a great day!
BR is one of my favorite channels - the videography, the narration, the background music, Dave and Brooke efforts and stories plus the premise of being out and away from the madness that social life are so beneficial to well being.
Idk what it is about this state. I’m born, raised and have lived most of my life here. I tried living in another state and just couldn’t do it. I missed the trees and the land and how you can feel the change of the weather and the seasons in the air with all of your senses. Michigan is home.
I really enjoy the pace and simplicity of your videos. Just what I need. Thank you. The guitar music you play also sets just the right mood. Hope y’all have happy holidays!
I never thought I’d find it relaxing watching a video on bear damage to an outhouse (bears scare the heck outta me), but here I am, watching your video. Thanks. And happy anniversary at your cabin!
Freakishly strong, love that description. My wife ask me "how did that bear do that?" I told her that bears are "stupid strong." LOL Also appreciate you mentioning Pike. Some people in Canada call Pike trash fish, I personally love the taste of Pike, and the Y-bones do not bother me at all. Enjoy your videos, thanx for sharing.😃
Thank goodness you put out a video I have been waiting and waiting and waiting thank you very much you made my day happy I haven’t watched it yet I just know it’s there that’s how excited I am.🎉
I always enjoy all of your videos I just love the sound of your voice your wife is very lucky she gets to hear it all the time I don’t know just the way that you talk it’s very soothing I just enjoy it and very good video thank you so very much
Enjoying my cabin too! Y’all inspired me to build one. I’ve added a deck to it as well. 12x10 cabin with a 12x8 deck. Solar and off the grid. Thanks Dave and Brooke.
Another great video and just what I needed today! It keeps my wife and I motivated to watch your videos, Brooke's too. Hope you are both doing well and God bless you!
Sorry about the bear damage. When you said "Steven Herrero," a shudder went thru me. That is THE GUY on all the bear attack documentaries I can't stop binge watching due to my fascination/fear of bears. Thank goodness we only have black bears in the upper midwest!
I’m building a small cabin in Virginia, USA and I’m thinking how much I would enjoy a bear skin rug in my cabin 😡The bear has destroyed my tent, a large tub with tools, my chainsaw and plenty else. I never leave food but he/she seemed to want a taste of laundry detergent. Bugger! I wouldn’t harm him but I sure do fantasize about it sometimes! 😂❤️🙏
Love the simple (albeit incredibly labor intensive) life! The doing nothing because you've done so much... its been such an awesome Fall! Great video as always!
There's 'always' a positive from a negative experience...now U will B carrying more tools with U = good experience. I thank U 4 sharing this vid...do U think the bear has bin listening 2 your vids and taken U up on being; 'radical'? UH OH! LOL! Yes, I luv the thought of 'simplicity'...it out rivals the complicated life hands down. Nothing like a 'row boat'...and the lake U were on = Beautiful! Health and God Bless!
Good to see you again Dave and it looks like the cabin has held-up well, not so much for the outhouse, but you got it hammered back together in no time, happy thanksgiving to Ya
I live in SW Florida, this place used to be a nature lovers paradise; then 25yrs happened & it wasn't the home we once knew. The absolute peace & serenity of nature is what's lost here & when we watch your videos we get to reacquaint ourselves w/it again... THIS is the channel you watch when you live in the city... 💯👌 Happy Holidays 🎄❄️⛄
Hi from South Africa 🇿🇦, you have a great cabin in the woods, we call them forests in S.A. 😀 Just love the autumn/ fall colours. An artist dream! Have a good one, don't freeze 🥶 😀
When do the bears hibernate? This is the first time I've seen bear activity on any of your properties and you did a great job repairing! Thanks for sharing!
@@Bushradical ooh, so they will be out and about for a bit longer. Good thing you left the outhouse door open..LOL! 😂😂 Hope they bypass Brooke's cabin!
Some of the best videos on CZcams. Relaxing, informative, educational, and simply a joy to watch. I still remember my brief visit to Northern Michigan years ago and the immense sense of peace in the woods and region in general. If I had the opportunity to have a "do-over", I would have a retreat like this one to spend down time at and do so with my family. Thanks again for the great videos from you and your wife.
I really enjoy your videos. I always learn alot. I appreciate how you explain the process, how you show us ways to save money and still live our dream. Most of all...I appreciate the way you and Brook share your faith through prayer before you eat. Keep on blessing us with your videos!
I have enjoyed all the builds Dave accomplished so much so that I watched each and every cabin builds multiple times. Thanks, Dave for doing what you do best building cabins in the woods.
Your and Brook's dream's have always been mine also. So now that I have Pancreatic Cancer and know I'll never get to my dreams, at least I can watch and share in your's ,Thank you
Your narration reminds me of nature films of the 70s. They were informative and reflective and there was a sense of awe in the beauty of creation. Thanks.
"Good thing I brought a screw-gun." LOL, I usually have a pretty wide assortment of cordless screwdrivers wherever I go. Nearly all of my screwdrivers are cordless, reversible, variable-speed, and variable torque. The whole thing of suddenly needing tools you don't have reminds me of a bicycle ride. I was just going to ride around the neighborhood a little, make sure the bicycle was all working well, so I didn't bother taking much. I was on my way back home, about 10 miles or so from the house, when I got a flat. No flat repair kit, no spare, just a frame pump. It was a hilly area, so I walked it to the top of a hill, pumped up that tire as well as I could with the crappy frame pump, then rode down as fast as I could. By the bottom, the tire was flat again. Rinse and repeat. After that, I always had a little tool bag with me on rides. $75 for a functional rowboat? That seems like a steal. I prefer a canoe, but like rowboats well enough. I love all the focus on the positive, though acknowledging the negative. Thanks for another good one.
Thank you!!! as I learn how to CZcams and grow my little channel I look to families like your for examples. I live in N. Arizona at 7,000' and while I live next to an Interstate, we are practicing daily to be energy, water, and calorie independent. I like your serious yet relaxed attitude. I like how you all seem to balance the demands.......Keep up eh!
I am a retired construction worker due to a spinal injury and lots of health issues I have to live in the city but I am living my dream by watching your video. LOL
When i was installing our fisher grandpa bear woodstove id decided i didnt want one of those generic stove mats. I asked around about using brick pavers and everyone said oh no it gets to hot,youre gonna burn your house down. The floor of the stove has firebrick and its legs are almost 8",so i went with what i wanted. I put down duroc screwd to the floor and mortared in a 5ft x 5ft brick paver hearth pad that looks and performs wonderfully. I trimmed the outside of it with a hardwood frame. My cat loves sleeping under the stove throughout the winter,and it only cost about $75 ti build. The 5x5 hearth sounds large,but the grandpa bear stove is almost 3ft wide and has to be 3ft from the wall.
hi Dave, I came across your and Brooke's channel over the weekend. Just subscribed to both. I'm really jealous of your great landscapes. I have a small cabin in the woods myself. Unfortunately everything is fenced in here in Germany. I'm always amazed that you don't really complete anything. that would not be possible for us. I'm looking forward to new videos. I wish you a good time and stay healthy. Greetings from Bavaria.
Dave, keep the videos coming. We all know you are struggling because of what you feel is worth while content. But the fact is that most of us (your viewers) don't really care what it is you make a video about. You're in it and that buttery voice just keeps us all watching. So don't over think it. Just post what you are enjoying doing like in this video and we will keep watching. Thanks for another video.
We’re from Marquette but have lived in West Africa for 14 years and now for the last 15 years in Belize. No we didn’t retire here we’re missionaries working with the people... I just wanted to thank you for your videos of home. We visit home and experience the great U.P. Vicariously through your channel. God bless you. I so appreciate your testimony of faith too!!
Love your videos. I live down state, and head north whenever I am able. Hope to live up there when I retire. We are so blessed. Northern Michigan and the UP are so beautiful. Take care.
Your commentary reminds me of a man named Marty who used to air natural tv programs about bears and wildlife every so often on PBS. I enjoyed watching and listening to his voice, too.
You can't imagine the peace and tranquility I get when you share these with us. Thank you so much.
I you are very welcome
It’s amazing how Dave can transform us into serenity.
@@Bushradical Hi brother super cool 👍
Truth.
I don't even need to build a cabin now, i just watch bushradical lol
I love your wife and your videos. I am 77 years old, taking care of husband with dementia. Your videos help me to cope with this terrible disease that has struck us both. I can almost smell the camp fires, and food. Thank you for my escape, look forward to each and everyone of your videos. I go to your camp, cabin or tent. Be careful, be cautious and be healthy. God bless both you and your wife.
As always, so relaxing to watch one of your videos. Hope you, Brooke and the family have a great holiday. Cheers.
Thank you! You too!
Its called Christmas
Awesome. Cup of coffee, some nice breakfast and a new Bushradical video. Couldn't ask for a better morning.
Glad you enjoyed it
I can’t imagine how you guys keep all your projects, properties and cabins straight 🙃
We like to stay busy
Its worth it dave inspired me. While I didnt build my cabin I still got one and its So amazing to just go up there and Relax and put around. WHEN you get to that point!!
@@Bushradical "The Days go slow, the years go fast'...Already 1 year. WOW. Congrats on your little beautiful cabin in the woods birthday 1.🎉🥳
@@Bushradical i love seeing a good, normal dude w/ real useful content being successful on here. even better, hes from the mitten!! thanks and take care!!
@@Bushradical so fuckin easy dude and all the best for you and your family
"Unwelcome mats," I love the name. I suggested it to a friend who was experiencing black bears breaking into his cabin in California, 30 years ago. They work great. We made them so that the nails only stick out and inch or less, so we don't do the bears any permanent harm.
right on
I built my first cabin by watching your videos. Specifically the red and black one. I made mine 13x12 with a lot of salvaged materials from garage sales and construction sites. Less than $2000 total investment! And I referenced your video several times while in the process of building. 3 day build. Never built ANYTHING before.
I did the same thing! Only my wood was free dunnage at my job. 12x10 it has about 330 2x4’s wall studs are 4x4 . Never built anything in my life. But Dave and Brook inspired me to do so. I think Dave’s comment building the black and red cabin was “everyone needs to build something”. Wow so true. Enjoy your cabin.
Awesome!!!!!!
I live in the mountains of Japan, inside a national park here, and still you and Brooke’s excellent videos make me feel relaxed and longing for an even quieter life.
Thanks
You're not kidding. I haven't watched Brooke and Dave's stuff for a while. Was in a real rotten mood before I started this video and have chilled right out.
Nice video Dave, love that late 50's early 60's Coleman stove, can't beat em
right on
Dave, I do appreciate your attitude. You are good at just taking things in stride! You didn’t freak out about the bear dismantling your outhouses, you even marveled at the strength the bear had. You put things back together with what you had and it worked. Keeping it simple and basic makes life much easier….too me anyways. I have a cabin in the woods north of Ely and enjoy the quiet simple living it offers. Not sure where you are at but would sure enjoy having a beer and a campfire with you sometime! Thanks for the videos, I appreciate you sharing!
Thanks Paul. I'm just south of Lake superior in the U.P. .......I have been up around Ely before
They have a place north of Fairbanks and a place on the Michigan Peninsula.
The world could use a lot more patience like Dave has… bear tears apart outhouse and Dave remarks about bear strength and how nice it is to have bears around. Thanks for the perspective.
Thanks
It’s great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan’s czcams.com/users/postUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.
You can't blame the bear. He just got tired of sh1tt1ng in the woods!
😂😂😂
The overwhelming feelings/thoughts I have when I watch your videos is that of staring down my own cowardice and fears. Looking myself in the mirror and asking “why don’t you go for it?” I know deep down this type of living is what we all need for myriad reasons. I need it for peace, stability, confidence and health. Most of all, I want it to show my young son something of the real world.
Sadly, I just watch Bushradical from a few hundred miles away, 150 feet up in the air, surrounded by concrete.
Thank you for all you do. It’s a true joy to watch.
thanks
I arrived at my my bolt hole here in the Welsh hills at lunchtime today, on the drive here I was thinking of you and Brooke and your delightful cabins at this location in this video. Im so pleased to see you enjoying them again. , Your videos inspired me to retire a year early and to get out and enjoy nature and all its joys. Luckily we don't have bears here, but there are supposed to be dragons here in Wales, but I've not seen any yet.
Many thanks.
David in Wales, UK.
Keep your eyes open for dragons!
There be dragons!!
I love this!
Bummer about the bear. Great row boat! beautiful spot. Thanks so much for taking us along.
you bet
You are such a patient man. Scenery is so beautiful! Thank you Dave for a gteat video....hello Brooke really have missed "Girl In The Woods"!
Hi! Love your wife's vlogs. She's an inspiration. Love these diy videos.
You and Brooke have my favorite relationship. "She wants to do some work on HER cabin on the other side of the property." I love how you two balance being supportive of one another and being independent. 💕
Thanks
They surely have built a dream life
I love your videos. So relaxing - and informative. Thanks for showing us your little piece of paradise. Love the UP!
I love Northern MI. And spend as much time there as possible. The wife and oldest and youngest kids love it as well. (The middle kid, not so much😔) but our little paradise gives us a chance to recharge, relax, and just Commune with nature.
I always find myself wishing these videos were longer. 🙂 You were there six days but I was just settling in!
I have a few long ones coming up
@@Bushradical Yay!! I sure need more cabin therapy time!! Your videos are a balm to us sick/ injured folks stuck in town, or in bed. Right now, your videos are my place to decompress as I struggle to kick Influenza A. Stay Well!!
I sure do enjoy your video sir. Just something about them sues my soul. May God continue to bless you and Brooke and all that you guys do.
Thanks
Next spring I'll start on my retirement 🚖 cabin in the forest of southern Oregon on my 2.4 acres am 62 but will do a little everyday till I get the job done. Biggest headache is the permits. Thanks for the video, Mike
good luck
So appreciate your video's. Thank you.
And out in the woods, doing nothing can actually be an activity - heart & soul.
well said
Yeah out in the wood’s a lot of video’s can be recorded and lot’s of tree’s two.
Well, this video solves the mystery of bears pooping in the woods. Thanks for sharing this video. Your cabin looks great and the four pavers will add a bit of thermal mass to retain heat. Wishing you and your lady a blessed week, gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace brother
When I built my cabin 38 years ago I struggled with working on improvements and play. It seems you have found the right balance!
Cabin sure looks great, sir! I saw a bear crossing the road a couple of hundred feet ahead of us on one of my trips to Whitefish Point. My Dad used to watch the bears rummage through the trash piles near Copper Harbor many years ago ... Sure do love our UP :) Thanks for taking us along ... Enjoy! God Bless
I always look forward to your videos.
I appreciate that!
So excited to have seen an update from you guys. So enjoy drinking a cup of coffee and watching your vids.
Thanks!
Cant wait for your next project!
i found this channel during Covid lock downs , and found your videos so relaxing , educational, fun that i couldnt stop watching
if i ever came upon the opportunity to have my own spot of land ill build my own little cabin.
Thanks. I'm glad you dig the channel
@@Bushradical Hope you realise how much your videos are appriciated
My one close encounter with a bear happened like 10 years ago, was trout fishing up at a river in Sequoia National Park. The bears there I think are more used to people then some areas and they do come thru the campsites there often. I was alone down a ways from the road fishing at one of the rivers in a spot that looked good. I heard the brush off a way to my left rustling and then I smelt it and knew it was a bear. I kept fishing and the bear came thru the brush into the clearing and came and sat down at the river bank like 6 feet from me. I looked over at him and said "hello Mr. Bear" and cast out again...he sat there watching me cast out for a few minutes , took a drink and then waddled off into the brush again. I think he was hoping I would catch something so he could steal it lol
awesome!
Absolutely love it.i watch every video you and brook do. You are a amazing builder Dave
Thanks so much!
Those bears! Nice to see Brooke. I get the decompress comment. We all need to remember to do that. Be radical, indeed! 👍🇨🇦😎🌲🔥🐻
thanks
Dave, you have an excellent channel. I truly appreciate your ideas and teachings. Keep up the good work. Love the way you apply "KISS" to most of your projects.
thanks
I fished for decades with my dad on small trout lakes in Quebec with just a row boat. If the lake is no more than a couple miles, no need for a motor, and you’re right, it’s way more relaxing, quiet, and easy without having to mess with a motor.
As for the bear, there’s two kinds. The ones that hang around, maybe come into camp or whatever, and they’re usually no problem. Then there’s the ones that raid your outhouse……those are the ones to worry about. Nothing that a poop eating bear won’t do! 😀
I keep a large assortment of hand tools, nails and screws at my cabin AT ALL TIMES! You never know when you will have to make some repairs "hint" you always need to make some repairs ;)
well said
You’ve got amazing style with your videos, a classic calming feeling comes with watching. Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Can’t wait to start my cabin and eventually have my 1 year anniversary.
@bushradical see the comment below someone using your likeness and name.
Thank you Dave. I just sat down at my pc for lunch and saw your upload. To say im fortunate is an understatement. You are amazing man trust me there are MANY people you inspire. PS. IF you are going to build anymore Bushradical knifes I would LOVE to get one. I cant say I would use it all the time but I would Love it EVERY DAY.
Thanks...no knives in the plans
The therapy I get from watching your videos is priceless. I just wish there were more of them. Thanks for posting this long awaited one!
Thanks
Good to see you back at the cabin, thank god I have no bears close by my outhouse lol. No fish either but it's just nice to be there.
LOL
Nice to see you again and your wife it's so nice to watching you guys take care and see you soon on next video.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for continuing to make some of the best content on this platform!
Glad you enjoy it!!!!!
You are the man Dave. I admire your attitude and Witt. Keep it up buddy.
Thanks, will do!
Dave, your videos bring such peace to my busy life. I'm about to enjoy this video with my Saturday morning coffee. All the best to you and Brooke!
Thanks
Always enjoy your videos. Nothing beats living in nature.
Peace and Blessings.
You got that right!
Love your videos, and how beautifully perfect you and Brooke are together. Thanks for everything you've taught us about how to survive in not so comfortable situations. Invaluable info! 👍
"It's the only tool that I have so obviously it is the right one for the job."..... love that!
LOL
I love watching your videos Dave they're so awesome to see you out in the wilderness my dad used to take us camping and we loved it with fish on the creeks and just catch whatever we could and thank God mom always brought stuff to cook just in case we didn't catch fish so God bless you and Brooke enjoy the video
That white gas Coleman stove is hard to beat. Growing up, my family had one and cooked a lot of meals while camping. The Coleman white gas lantern with two mantles was an excellent source of light. Now I have them for backup.
I just moved out to Oregon from Michigan, i lived there all my life, and i loved living up north of the lower peninsula and visiting the upper. Your videos are a huge inspiration for me and my bonnie lass to build our own home like you have, its been a life long dream of mine thus far. Also my grandpa had a wooden row boat we would row out on lake huron on for all my childhood- also we have the same boots! That made me all excited. Have a great day!
Thanks for sharing!
@@Melancholy1966 absolutely I’ve been up in the mountains as much as I can it’s amazing and mesmerizing
Thanks for sharing. I am over in the UP and Apostle Islands quite often. I will buying some land there someday when all the kids are grown...
BR is one of my favorite channels - the videography, the narration, the background music, Dave and Brooke efforts and stories plus the premise of being out and away from the madness that social life are so beneficial to well being.
Idk what it is about this state. I’m born, raised and have lived most of my life here. I tried living in another state and just couldn’t do it. I missed the trees and the land and how you can feel the change of the weather and the seasons in the air with all of your senses. Michigan is home.
I really enjoy the pace and simplicity of your videos. Just what I need. Thank you. The guitar music you play also sets just the right mood. Hope y’all have happy holidays!
I never thought I’d find it relaxing watching a video on bear damage to an outhouse (bears scare the heck outta me), but here I am, watching your video. Thanks. And happy anniversary at your cabin!
Freakishly strong, love that description. My wife ask me "how did that bear do that?" I told her that bears are "stupid strong." LOL Also appreciate you mentioning Pike. Some people in Canada call Pike trash fish, I personally love the taste of Pike, and the Y-bones do not bother me at all. Enjoy your videos, thanx for sharing.😃
Yeah, people who don't know good fish might trash talk Pike.......but anyone who likes halibut or chicken will love a good chunk of Northern Pike
You have to count yourself lucky that you're weren't occupying the outside commode. 😳😉 lol
LOL right !!
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Thank goodness you put out a video I have been waiting and waiting and waiting thank you very much you made my day happy I haven’t watched it yet I just know it’s there that’s how excited I am.🎉
Hope you enjoyed it!
I always enjoy all of your videos I just love the sound of your voice your wife is very lucky she gets to hear it all the time I don’t know just the way that you talk it’s very soothing I just enjoy it and very good video thank you so very much
Enjoying my cabin too! Y’all inspired me to build one. I’ve added a deck to it as well. 12x10 cabin with a 12x8 deck. Solar and off the grid.
Thanks Dave and Brooke.
That is awesome!
Thanks for taking me along Dave. 😊
you bet
Another great video and just what I needed today! It keeps my wife and I motivated to watch your videos, Brooke's too. Hope you are both doing well and God bless you!
Thank you! You too!
Sorry about the bear damage. When you said "Steven Herrero," a shudder went thru me. That is THE GUY on all the bear attack documentaries I can't stop binge watching due to my fascination/fear of bears. Thank goodness we only have black bears in the upper midwest!
I’m building a small cabin in Virginia, USA and I’m thinking how much I would enjoy a bear skin rug in my cabin 😡The bear has destroyed my tent, a large tub with tools, my chainsaw and plenty else. I never leave food but he/she seemed to want a taste of laundry detergent. Bugger! I wouldn’t harm him but I sure do fantasize about it sometimes! 😂❤️🙏
LOL
Love your feed.. as a Michigan man myself. It reminds me of why I want to come Home!!!
Love the simple (albeit incredibly labor intensive) life! The doing nothing because you've done so much... its been such an awesome Fall! Great video as always!
Thank you!
There's 'always' a positive from a negative experience...now U will B carrying more tools with U = good experience. I thank U 4 sharing this vid...do U think the bear has bin listening 2 your vids and taken U up on being; 'radical'? UH OH! LOL! Yes, I luv the thought of 'simplicity'...it out rivals the complicated life hands down. Nothing like a 'row boat'...and the lake U were on = Beautiful! Health and God Bless!
Thanks
A happy Thanksgiving to the both of you. Keep enjoying. Watching both of your channels brings me peace. Thanks for being you. Take care
I look forward to these videos that you and your wife put out. It’s peaceful to watch them and a break from reality.
The cabin is awesome! Those bears are rascals. I hope you and yours have a fantastic Xmas as New Year!🙂👍👍
you too!
Thanks for sharing another video with us Dave. I know I really enjoy their peacefulness in a crazy world.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good to see you again Dave and it looks like the cabin has held-up well, not so much for the outhouse, but you got it hammered back together in no time, happy thanksgiving to Ya
Thanks 👍
Thank you. Always enjoy and learn things from your videos. Really appreciate what you’re doing here on CZcams. God Bless you and yours, Sir
That bear just wanted to see into that mirror. He barely figured it out.
I live in SW Florida, this place used to be a nature lovers paradise; then 25yrs happened & it wasn't the home we once knew. The absolute peace & serenity of nature is what's lost here & when we watch your videos we get to reacquaint ourselves w/it again... THIS is the channel you watch when you live in the city... 💯👌 Happy Holidays 🎄❄️⛄
Thanks for another video Dave! I hope you and Brooke stay safe and wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎄 and a happier new year! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
Same to you
Hi from South Africa 🇿🇦, you have a great cabin in the woods, we call them forests in S.A. 😀
Just love the autumn/ fall colours. An artist dream! Have a good one, don't freeze 🥶 😀
Thanks!
When do the bears hibernate? This is the first time I've seen bear activity on any of your properties and you did a great job repairing! Thanks for sharing!
they hibernate in winter...
@@Bushradical ooh, so they will be out and about for a bit longer. Good thing you left the outhouse door open..LOL! 😂😂 Hope they bypass Brooke's cabin!
Really appreciate your content Dave. Laid back and easy going. Nice 10 min break from the city life.
Glad to see it lasting! Have you thought about a cheap portable solar panel for it? Then you could charge your battery during the day.
we do have a panel...somewhere
Some of the best videos on CZcams. Relaxing, informative, educational, and simply a joy to watch. I still remember my brief visit to Northern Michigan years ago and the immense sense of peace in the woods and region in general. If I had the opportunity to have a "do-over", I would have a retreat like this one to spend down time at and do so with my family. Thanks again for the great videos from you and your wife.
Excellent video, like catching up with an old friend.
Thanks
An "un-welcome mat"?
BRILLIANT!
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Great video David!
Appreciate you sharing!
My pleasure!
I really enjoy your videos. I always learn alot. I appreciate how you explain the process, how you show us ways to save money and still live our dream. Most of all...I appreciate the way you and Brook share your faith through prayer before you eat. Keep on blessing us with your videos!
I have enjoyed all the builds Dave accomplished so much so that I watched each and every cabin builds multiple times. Thanks, Dave for doing what you do best building cabins in the woods.
Your and Brook's dream's have always been mine also. So now that I have Pancreatic Cancer and know I'll never get to my dreams, at least I can watch and share in your's ,Thank you
Your narration reminds me of nature films of the 70s. They were informative and reflective and there was a sense of awe in the beauty of creation. Thanks.
"Good thing I brought a screw-gun." LOL, I usually have a pretty wide assortment of cordless screwdrivers wherever I go. Nearly all of my screwdrivers are cordless, reversible, variable-speed, and variable torque. The whole thing of suddenly needing tools you don't have reminds me of a bicycle ride. I was just going to ride around the neighborhood a little, make sure the bicycle was all working well, so I didn't bother taking much. I was on my way back home, about 10 miles or so from the house, when I got a flat. No flat repair kit, no spare, just a frame pump. It was a hilly area, so I walked it to the top of a hill, pumped up that tire as well as I could with the crappy frame pump, then rode down as fast as I could. By the bottom, the tire was flat again. Rinse and repeat. After that, I always had a little tool bag with me on rides.
$75 for a functional rowboat? That seems like a steal. I prefer a canoe, but like rowboats well enough. I love all the focus on the positive, though acknowledging the negative. Thanks for another good one.
Thank you!!! as I learn how to CZcams and grow my little channel I look to families like your for examples. I live in N. Arizona at 7,000' and while I live next to an Interstate, we are practicing daily to be energy, water, and calorie independent. I like your serious yet relaxed attitude. I like how you all seem to balance the demands.......Keep up eh!
Thanks and good luck
I am a retired construction worker due to a spinal injury and lots of health issues I have to live in the city but I am living my dream by watching your video. LOL
When i was installing our fisher grandpa bear woodstove id decided i didnt want one of those generic stove mats. I asked around about using brick pavers and everyone said oh no it gets to hot,youre gonna burn your house down. The floor of the stove has firebrick and its legs are almost 8",so i went with what i wanted. I put down duroc screwd to the floor and mortared in a 5ft x 5ft brick paver hearth pad that looks and performs wonderfully. I trimmed the outside of it with a hardwood frame. My cat loves sleeping under the stove throughout the winter,and it only cost about $75 ti build. The 5x5 hearth sounds large,but the grandpa bear stove is almost 3ft wide and has to be 3ft from the wall.
hi Dave, I came across your and Brooke's channel over the weekend. Just subscribed to both. I'm really jealous of your great landscapes. I have a small cabin in the woods myself. Unfortunately everything is fenced in here in Germany. I'm always amazed that you don't really complete anything. that would not be possible for us. I'm looking forward to new videos. I wish you a good time and stay healthy. Greetings from Bavaria.
Dave, keep the videos coming. We all know you are struggling because of what you feel is worth while content. But the fact is that most of us (your viewers) don't really care what it is you make a video about. You're in it and that buttery voice just keeps us all watching. So don't over think it. Just post what you are enjoying doing like in this video and we will keep watching. Thanks for another video.
We’re from Marquette but have lived in West Africa for 14 years and now for the last 15 years in Belize. No we didn’t retire here we’re missionaries working with the people... I just wanted to thank you for your videos of home. We visit home and experience the great U.P. Vicariously through your channel. God bless you. I so appreciate your testimony of faith too!!
I love your shows mate. Thank you for being a human being!
Much appreciated
Wonderful video. I remember you building this. I still listen to the guitar music from the build videos. Good job on papers. Great idea.
I'm glad u made your dream came true Dave. Bless u and your journey. I was always country girl at heart too.
Love your videos. I live down state, and head north whenever I am able. Hope to live up there when I retire. We are so blessed. Northern Michigan and the UP are so beautiful. Take care.
Your commentary reminds me of a man named Marty who used to air natural tv programs about bears and wildlife every so often on PBS. I enjoyed watching and listening to his voice, too.