Winter is Coming
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- čas přidán 10. 10. 2019
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Winter is coming, and I'm preparing for it by finishing the ridge of the roof on the log cabin, processing firewood, collecting and storing building materials for the off grid sauna and log cabin and harvesting game. Cali the golden retriever loves this time of year too - cool weather and countless squirrels and chipmunks to chase.
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I had a yellow lab for 14 years. Tore me up when I lost him. He was like Cali, went everywhere with me and no matter what I was doing he was there. I would talk to him like a human and I think he understood everything I said. It has been 10 years and I still miss that dog. Best friend I ever had.
I can relate.. I lost my Golden Male 2 yrs ago , he was 9 .. He will be my last dog
No matter the dog lab or chiwawa they are all giving unconditional love to their human...so heart breaking to let them go..
Angie Krajewski , gods most ultimate gift to those of us so fortunate to receive them.
Can relate.
Let's not forget scout's birthday recently, at least Joe has tripper now.
Your videos are not videos anymore. They are pure art. Thank you
Your cinematography is amazing. Thank you for sharing "your world" with us.
Shawn, another great video. Again, dumping rocks in the wagon, throwing Cali's chase toy, kicking the wagon handle up and catching it. Just like a dance. I can't take my eyes off the things you accomplish in a day. Thanks for always taking the time to include us. Bless you! Rock on!
I don't mind watching you doing your chores around the cabin. You don't have to shut your video down just because you aren't in front of the camera all of the time. Just looking at the beautiful fall colors is enough for me.
Those maple trees and silver birch trees are just stunning. How can anybody not like these videos?
My god Shawn, I am suscriber since you was a 30k youtube channel and you start to build your main cabin, and now 1M!! This is my favourite channel to relax myself, dreaming I am there with you. You seem like a nice person, thats other reason.
Keep living your life that way, I think is a very reasonable one...
Regards from Spain.
I am joining.
Wonderful! Very relaxing video and love that cali.
Shawn, you're editing skills are fantastic. I can't imagine the amount of time you spend moving and setting up the camera. Over and over again. Great video. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Seeing Cali made me feel sad. 😥 Had to say goodbye to my Lab today. They are such a joy to have around. Time goes so quickly! Thanks for sharing Shawn. Love your videos.
Sorry to hear that
Now your gonna make me cry
😢😢😢
Offering my condolences to you during this difficult time. Sorry to hear about your pups passing.
My condolences...I understand 😢
Sometimes the only good part of a miserable Friday is being able to zone out and spend some time at the cabin
That's exactly what it feels like!
Watching your videos helps me with my depression so I thank you so much x
This is really turning into some world class editing, my word.
He’s seriously came a long way since some of his earlier videos. Bravo!
I am Japanese and I don't understand English very much.
Even if you do n’t understand the language of your channel, it ’s fun just to watch it.
Thank you for always showing great images.
さと・ひろｃｈ well you had great English writing this comment !! 💖👍. His channel is the best !
And be safe Watching the storm go through. So scary !!
@@tracywhited There was little damage in Kyoto where I live. Thank you very much.
それは彼が多くを言わない理由かもしれない？Google© translator Google©翻訳者
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Welcome aboard, enjoy❕😀
I’ve been watching you, I’m so jealous, I’m a 65 yrs old woman who would love to do what you’ve done, you are brilliant and love your dog she is gorgeous, thank you for sharing
You could see Cali’s excitement when the bow came out at the end. I’m sure she was dying to go retrieve some birds for your supper. Super relaxing show! ASMR delight. 🐶
Shawn you remind me of my dad. HE IS gone now. There is nothing you cannot do. A man of all trades. I get supper hungury watching you cook. You will never go hungry wow. Your beautiful dog is so smart and she looks for attention and you give her a lot of love she is one good family member. I never get tired watching you work.
Who else remember following and watching this channel when the sub are below 300K?
Heavenstorm
I remember 10k- I came here from joe robinet way back.... Shawn is truly amazing
Yep... Joe and Shawn...
Yes
Been here since he was on a raw piece of land just discussing where to build the cabin.
According to my memory I joined at around 43K 🤙🤙
Just another reason to look forward to Fridays.
Luv to watch him cook
If you live for Fridays you ain't living right!
What a gift to the eye those trees and leaves of colour.
Yes I agree. And to hear the leaves crunching under his boots, the colors. Its so peaceful. We should be thankful for God giving us beautiful creation to enjoy.
Love your videos!!! Can never wait for the next one!! I love what you do. Its crazy how far this page has come. In just 14 hours you had 100k views. Amazing!!!!
Shawn, I'm not even a minute into this and I had to stop to tell you what a beautiful and relaxing intro! I shut all the external noise off in my home and restarted the vid. Thank you sir for providing me access to your little slice of heaven.
Mooooojooooo jojo my thoughts exactly. Maple sugar, cinnamon spice, and everything nice. These are the ingredients to perfect little pumpkin spice lattes.
Volcano Collins of which I just happen to be drinking right now, as I watch this beauty of a video.
@@greatnews4041 nice sounds very nice.
Yep! I'm not a meditator, except when I watch these stunning videos.
People sell these sounds for relaxing and sleeping
For a second I thought I could smell the leaves! Love this time of the year.
Kirk Singleton lol. I cracked my window so I could. Sadly we don’t have all that gorgeous color here yet !
Wow! I'm an older geezer now, but 60 years ago, I lived in a cabin in the woods of Maine. No anything for comfort, miles from anywhere. A bath meant chopping a hole in the ice of the lake. Trapped, fished & hunted for food. It was pretty tough at times, but I never felt better in my life. Winter mornings sometimes greeted me with -35 below. Inside. I don't regret it all. I think it strengthened me for the real world I eventually faced. So this vid brings back fond memories. Thanks.
Can’t get over the beauty there and that beautiful dog.
congrats on hitting the 1M - well deserved
This is filmed so damn professionally!
Beautiful scenery, the shot of Cali was priceless. I hope young blood take advantage of these videos you and others put out there, so much they can learn when you embrace nature. 👍
Shawn, sir, I am only halfway through this episode but I have to say, you have nailed it. You have mastered an art form that you helped to create. The videography, the editing, the music, the story telling, the authenticity backed up by your inspiring physical work.
You are the embodiment of the phrase "Age quod agis".Now back to the video ;)
Great, dramatic pictures with a lovely choice of music at the intro. Fall is there, winter is coming. I truly envy you for the beautiful, lovely location of the cabin. Visiting Canada is one of the leading numbers on my bucket list. Keep it going, you are living lots of peoples dreams and you allow us to join in.
HELLO SHAWN THOSE COLOURS ARE STUNING I LOVE THEM IT MUST GET VERT COLD THERE YOU GET A LOT OF SNOW THERE HERE IN AUSTRALIA WE ARE NOW IN OUR SPRING
below zero where are pipes are frozen up
It’s amazing how many friends you have made by sharing these videos with us and the pleasures you bring to those of us who follow your adventures. Thank you Shaun and Cali 💕 Love and hugs Nannaboo
Your viewers are living vicariously through your videos. Wonderful escape from city slavery.
With the music and views of my favorite season during the the opening, you brought tears to my eyes😢. But then, I saw ALL those wonderful leaves around your kitchen and I wanted to get a rake so I could jump in the pile. Yes, yes, I know I’m too old to do it, but my mind doesn’t think so 😉. Thanks for bringing those great memories back to a FL retiree from MN.
Your videos become increasingly artistic and are such a pleasure. A perfect balance of all the good things in life captured for just that fleeting moment. Thankyou.
Hate to say I fell asleep watching and listening to this. It’s not boring at all, just restful and peaceful. Thanks for the pleasant dream.
The current backdrop to your homestead is absolutely stunning!
He Chose the Property wisely..
We can see that. It’s a rough but beautiful area, w lots of Wildlife varieties. 👍🏼
I think, Cali is the happiest dog on this planet🤗
Another wonderful video. Thank you💗 I love the winter❄ kind regards from Austria
How you haven't had Cali's toy repeatedly stuck in the trees is some sort of miracle.
You're a hard working man James!! Sustainability is definitely not convenience! You have to work for it. I can imagine how life was exactly this way in the 1600's, when the first colonial settlers arrived to north America. No Walmarts, Home Depots, Supermarkets. To eat, we all must work from the sweat of our brow! I'm sure your viewers see how it is to get up at the crack of dawn, prepare everything, hike up a mountain, to film the fog and sun light coming over the horizon. Then trudge your way back to start another sweaty day, splitting wood, hammering nails, do repair work by replacing rotted out wood, preparing meals, and being ambidextrous enough to even play throw-fetch with the dog throughout the day. People just don't understand what it takes to be successful in life. Awesome work as always brother! Blessings and Peace!
I'm downsizing everything. I live on an Irish hillside and from the beginning and I've grown quite fond of you. Cali, unfortunately, outshines you in every way but she's lucky to have you as a Dad. With winter in Ireland already here I do hope you don't suffer like last year. I mean no mean intent but in my opinion, we are blessed by other powers to care for these celestial creatures. For 30 odd years, they've been the best company I've kept and let me say, as a youngster, I was a wild one!! No child's energy should be contained or restrained as problems follow. I savour your uploads on a weekly basis. Nature has blessed you, your surroundings and you've earned it all. My k9's say they'd love to meet Cali! She's a rare beauty. TYFS. Unique individual SJ!
This time of year where the Canadian forests become all colourful and beautiful
Wow if there is a heaven on earth you truly live there my friend!!! 👍
Cali must absolutely love her life out there. It’s a dog’s paradise 🙂.
OMG this Dog! I’ve been on the planet 7 decades, still healthy, strong and robust, but this dog!, I just don’t know what to say. I’ve never seen anything like her.
This is the first time i have ever watched any YT vid for more than 30 min, i enjoyed every second of this.
yep its great....
Seriously just caused me to get up off my sorry tail and start breakfast....ty for sharing ur life...with all that have been lucky enough to find....good day.
man every time I see you pouring that cup of coffee it makes me want one. You live very well sir. I live in a big city and while I can navigate the concrete jungle I wish I knew the craftmanship you have. Love to have a place like that someday.
I too like the coffee pour
I, for one, would go crazy for a long (30 minutes or more) loopable video like that intro. Well done sir.
The trees the forest is full of colour.. wonderfull picture, cali too.. love u cali.. its all beautifull.. i feel so good watching this
The pain and suffering I go through when I see that food is unbearable. It's hard enough watching the stunning construction getting underway. Winter will be fun there.
Ditto. I'm angrily staring at my Tostino's microwave pizza.
The winter is never fun in Canada. people freeze to death every year.
Looks like a bottle of Johnny Walker Black label, for those nights you need a little warmth. Works for me.
i caught that too, like "ahhh, i see you man!!!"
@@KeldanByrd LOL. Great minds think alike.
Today I contrasted all the rioting & looting w/these pictures of misty morning beauty & realized why I crave it so bad.I was made for it.
The good lords beautiful nature I love it. Fall is my favorite time of year everything changing and lovely colors.
Over the years your cinematography has gotten better. I like the beginning of the video with music.
That opening footage....I can't even!! Wicked!!!
Lovely Cali! She’s so beautiful. LOVE all the work you share, Shawn. Your cooking is kinda’ AWESOME, too!! Take care! 👍⛄️
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY! I'm exhausted just watchin'. Fall is BEAUTIFUL, but it's a sign that you BETTER be ready for what's comin'. I love your playfull pup!
It enrages me when an infantile politician claims Canada is a post-national state with no core identity, but your channel shows the values of Canada - True. North. Strong. Free!
strong and free? Trudeau would have you sent to rehabilitation camp for talking like that.
You're comparing apples to oranges. Trudeau was speaking of immigrants, as in Canada is a place where respect for minorities trumps any one group’s way of doing things.
@@nunyabinis Yes, it's called an inverted democracy : where minorities dictate what the majority can do. Ain't that wonderful. ?
@@nunyabinis You're as deluded as that infantile prick in office.
Graph Guy ROTFL LOL indeed! How fitting given that his father was really Castro and not Trudeau SR! Even Cuban admits as much. Everyone knew Justin’s mother was an adulterous woman. She even took Justin back to Cuba ALONE so he could see his son! There are pictures to prove this but people just brush it off.
Oh, Cali she so cute!
There is nothing more enchanting than watching an animal go about their dayly quiosities {Kelly at the start truely beautiful spirit in her eyes}
2:35 Using a stick to hold the wood while chopping. I use my finger...or at least I used to, but I accidentally chopped it off. Now I use a stick...I go through lots of sticks.
I've not said it, yet, but that outdoor kitchen is genius.
Absolutely.
Greetings from Peterborough ON! Im an environmental science student and your living situation is the DREAM life. Im fighting against the climate crisis with school and activism work everyday, but eventually I'm just going to run away to the forest like this and be as ecologically and self-sustainable as possible..
I look at you and see me in 10 years! I work in the UK but my soul is at home in Transylvania Romania! I love the forest and the clean and pure air! respect for what you do and show to everyone!
Its amazing how the colours have changed since last week.
I swear sometimes I set my alarm for 3am pacific standard time on Fridays just for this. Friday MySelfRelyDay.
These videos you do can be the legacy you leave so that your grand children and great grandchildren alike will be able to see you in prime action. Much more telling and personal than journal entries from old books on a shelf and more easily accessed. I am glad to have found your channel. Just listening to the audio is relaxing, but I must compliment your editing and Pizza making skills!!
Watching in awe as you do your day. It’s like viewing a day from the 1800’s. Care on all your chores. God bless.👍🙏
The man deserves like👍
*Simlpy beautiful* ❤❤❤
The intro was BEAUTIFUL.
Enjoyed the video...Thanks for sharing.
Cali is so beautifull. Those golden eyes, that golden look so capable of being playful but also loving, attentive and soulful!
Es ist so Wünderschön
Der Natur Wald mit tausenden Farben 🤩
Schöne Grüße aus Flensburg ( Deutschland 🇩🇪)
Ich dachte ähnlich. Sehr harte Arbeit, aber ein schöner Ort, um es zu tun. Greetings from Georgia, USA.
Es ist wunderschoen und dieser Kanal ist Hammer! Gruesse aus Texas!
Das ist wunderbar. Ich Englisç and I could understand a lot of what you said. Have a good day.
Alessandro Jones good day for your 🍀
Cabins never looked so pretty in fall season.
beautiful intro too.
I grew up watching Grizzly Adams and your videos are so cool. I wish I had the resources to live off grid. I get lost in your videos. So peaceful. This is living!!
PL--Thanks for showing Cali to us. She loves you and her, bottle thrower.
Looking at you and Cali makes me feel happy and at peace.
1 million ! Well done !
The carpet of leaves is stunning to look at! They even sound beautiful as you work...
My Chocolate Lab Loves watching you and your Golden as much as myself. She has he eyes glued to the screen almost the whole time. Also, every time you throw that orange buoy, she runs and goes and looks for it in the direction is went off the tv screen. We both look forward to see each episode you post. Thanks for the wonderful entertainment and wisdom you give to your viewers.
Music is "Age of Men by Jo Wandrini". Absolutely beutiful choice good sir!
Kyle Koch loved the choice of majestic music, suits the surroundings and enhances the mood
Thanks so much Kyle ... really appreciated. :)
Thank you, love your video's. So relaxing...
Runny eggs, JUST LIKE I LIKES EM! hahahaah. I always feel good watching one of your videos. No b.s.; just natural wander all around and peace. Oh and Callie tries to steal the show every episode. There's that to entertain me. ROFL
We have about 80 winters in our life... the same with summers...
Thats all we get..
Enjoy every single one of them
Ahhh the beauty of the fall colors.
To tell the truth I don't like winter but I can like it there 😉
Martin Korn Only if you know how to start a fire. I can’t imagine how cold Canada is in the winter.
@@Lozo39 This man is a Rambo he knows how to survival there
Martin Korn I really admire his skills.
@@Lozo39 The lenght of it, nearly 5-6 months, is worse than the weather itself IMHO. At least here Quebec.
Winter’s great when you live with it and don’t try to fight it.
Fall is the best! It’s a time of bounty. You harvest game and crops whilst enjoying the most comfortable climes. The lighting and sounds and aromas just add to the experience.
A great cinematographer brings it to life, thanks.
These videos would do great in an IMAX theatre. The scenery is breathtaking.
Just watching you cook outdoors, the beautiful scenery, the dog, EVERYTHING is so relaxing and brings much peace and tranquility to my sometimes stressful life. Thank you for sharing your videos with us! And CONGRATULATIONS on hitting over a million subscribers! WE LOVE YOU and YOUR VIDEOS!!!
Just never disappoints, I look forward to Friday, keep them coming mate.
stunning photography, excellent job!
Chipmunks: nature's self-activated squeakytoy.
Kinda looked like a red squirrel to me... Chippy or squirrel, my dog went nuts either way when that came on
I’d rather a chippy than red squirrel 🐿
Chipmunks nest in the ground not your car or house.
@@davemi00 Me too! (Having experienced both!! lol)
It still amazes me what someone can build with a little effort and a lot of determination
William Winder ...”little effort” ???🤨
Moved from Ireland to Sudbury this year, about to experience my first Canadian snow.. wish me luck! 🇮🇪 🇨🇦
Go with winter don’t fight against it. Find some new outdoor events, take some classes, cooking etc oh and find a good pub.
@@magna1178 the pub was the first thing I found! But I will definitely look into the rest of your advice. Cheers 😇
I live in Sudbury too!! Hope you are liking it here so far. Winter can get rough, but you will eventually get use to it lol.
@@extriotic Lololol
Man, you’ve got more energy than I ever had!!! Moss doesn’t grow under your feet.....😉😁 have a happy thanksgiving with your family and Cali
No shit... it depresses the hell out of this 57 year old in a nice happy uplifting kinda way : ). My camp would look like an abandoned 'home' on the south side of Chicago : (.
@@symcardnel1741 lololol...grew up in Rockford...been to south side. Funny...lol.
I just love watching your videos. I sometimes pause the video and just stare at the beauty and imagine myself there living that life.
Beautiful time of year at the cabin. I watched you all last winter, so I know you do need to prepare!
GGGGGOOOODDDDD MORNING NORTH WOODS! What an amazing day to be vertical n breathing!All at 6:26 AM,EST!!!! First thing: hit like button... Check! Second: get coffee nn settle in to watch ! CHECK! Thanks for sharing! ATB👍🍳😎🍳👍🔥!
NatGeo called and wants to you do intros on their new series, “Wild North.”
Oh yeah that intro was fantastical.
They don’t get much prettier than Cali. I’m telling you. ❤️👍
I think you groom Cali often as she has an amazing coat. Well loved and looked after.