CHARRED WOOD FOUNDATION for My OFF GRID Wilderness Log Cabin | Greenhouse Irrigation | Shou Sugi Ban
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- I erect the first walls of a charred wood basement, a foundation for my off-grid wilderness log cabin. A bear visits and I chase it away before my dog sees it. I build a raised bed in my greenhouse and install drip lines and a water pump powered by solar panels. Cali, my Golden Retriever, and I explore a local lake by canoe and a bull moose and whitetailed deer visit our remote homestead.
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I may be an 80 year old female but my pioneering spirit wishes it could be right there with you doing this build
130sutphen... I hear and feel you. I would love nothing more myself. I adore nature, a natural way of living... Shawn is on the right and natural path, to a self sustainable way of life. Its how we were supposed to live in the first place. No greater joy there is than living a naturistic way of life.
AMEN SISTER!
I too am 80 female and wishing I could be there helping. Lot of childhood memories when we lived and worked the way Shawn works. Beautiful video. Keep them coming.
Totally, he makes you want to join right in there, pioneer style. This Kansas girl digs you.
I'm 73 and right behind you. Every time I watch and it's over I can only sigh and smile and wish.....if only.....
Anyone here been watching since the building of the old cabin? I remember I started watching Shawn back when he started building the floor. I binged every previous upload, and pretty sure I've watch every video after that lol. Watching him build this one brings back a lot of great memories.
Disco... Yes, I've been a devotee since watching the building of the cabin, Shawn left for this new site. I watched for years, without comments. I am as spellbound now as I was then. Soaking up the cabin build and Shawn's journey. It has been wonderfully educational, inspiring and motivational.
Yep i began watching shawn when he was fishing n hunting. Then he talked about building his last cabin. Watched as he scoped out everything, put up his outside toilet then, and the rest is hx. A great carpenter to say the least. Ive been following him ever since! His ch's are the best on yt.💞
yep, no matter what he does, following his path.
Yes, haven't missed a video since he started the old cabin. Nothing beats watching Sean and Calli on their adventures 👍
Yes! Which got me interested to watch others .. how talented people are... Friday pm is my ut most bestest!
Love the time of pure nature!!!..... no special effects, no media goals, no games, violence at all. Just a man his work accompanied by his dog. All while caring for nature. My fav channel!!!!...the scenery...God heavens..
btw, your muscles are getting strong and strong
Absolutely.
Thats right man! Just like being at Epcot Center
Je vous suis depuis la France , et je vous admire . J’adorai votre petite cabane
Uh? Why would there be violence?
I hope that you will be leaving enough room on the inside of your Greenhouse for two chairs and a little table so that in the evenings when things start to settle down you can sit in there and listen to the sound of the water and smell the aroma of all of the plants sounds like a nice way to end the day
A game of crib perhaps
Fantastic idea.
looks like its ready to move in to .. the heck with the cabin
I'm thinking he should have a permanent live stream in there for us all to watch/listen to 24/7 :) -- of course it's 2021 and nobody has created a smell-o-vision service so we'll have to get by with sight and sound for now ;)
That would be great for the 🥶 cold winter!
Been looking forward to the start of the cabin build.
I LOVE FRIDAYS!! THANK YOU SHAWN FOR ANOTHER AMAZING LOOK INTO YOUR ADVENTURE
Ditto
❤️Friday’s and Cali 🐾
This greenhouse defies the laws of physics. From the outside it's tiny and inside it's enormous.
Maybe its a TARDIS ("Time And Relative Dimension In Space"), haha.
Just like the Kingdom of God.
@@barbarajames9470 No, the greenhouse is real
@@markemerson8399
Gardis? Greenhouse abusing Relative Dimension in space?
I pray for the day when you’ve built you dream and can focus on the joys of it all.
So relaxing to watch when the dog takes her human for a canoe ride!
May God Bless you always!
I've been following your channel for a long time, Shawn. You've heard it a thousand times before, but your personality, content and insane production quality improve my day by a huge amount every time you post a video on one of your channels. Lately, I've come to especially enjoy the gardening and greenhouse build segments. Your videos feel like a holiday. One simply has to lean back, maybe get a nice cup of coffee and enjoy your videos. Thank you for all you are doing, I wish you and your family all the best.
Dittos! Very meditative for us builders! Thank you so much!
P.S. I use a very similar pump, and multiple 55 gallon drums
and a bubblers to remove chlorine and then to distribute my
homemade compost teas in my gardens.
Hellow Shawn. You can make hidroponic crops ❣, use perforated PVC pipe. I fill it with sponge and plant lettuce and strawberries. Use a hose and a pump to circulate the water through the inclinated pipe. The fish pond has water with nutrients. You produce all year round and save water ❣. The lettuce does not die if it freezes❣Greetings to Patagonia Argentina ❤🇦🇷❤ Mónica
I can't imagine how much time and effort goes into these wonderful nature shots. Just wanted you to know how much they are appreciated! The cabin is going to be marvelous!!
YEAH THE CABIN BEGINS
Honestly, I'm glad you're using Power Tools this time. That Green house looks awesome.
Thats exactly what I thought! And with the experience from the first cabin build, this time it will be even more awesome!
It's one of those things folks seem to get hung up on at times. Even I have. I mean, back when steel tools were developed I doubt there were many people sticking with stone axes if they had a choice just because it seemed more romantic. I think it's a great idea to have a small set of all hand tools and understand how they work in case you have to use them one day, but the most precious commodity in life is time, and power tools save you so much of it, and preserve your body. I am happy to see him utilize modern building techniques, I mean he was before really, PVC drains, solar panels etc.
Totally agreeing. Honestly. It's so refreshing to see a mix.
I think Cali is having much more fun in this place that the other one ! Love to see her going around exploring the land, she's so sweet ! 😍
is it just me or when watching Shawn, is all you can remember is "measure twice cut once" ? it is like everything he does is measured and slow but fast because it is smooth. I learned finish carpentry from the nicest dude, way back in 1988. He was this exact same way. so slow, and yet so fast because it was this very considered type of movement.
It is hard to put into words how satisfying this post is. Maybe best to simply say thank you.
I concur Brian, not much more needs to be said!!!
~Kim 🇨🇦
Yes and peace..
Engineering genius! The root cellar build prepared you well for this Shawn. Kudos. 👏 Huge respect.
SO agreed... like all the builds before were preparation for this build.... and not only that, but the workshop is a small indicator of how improved the new build will be, as the log construction was so exact in the fit and design. And the basement is as you all say, kind of a continuation of the root cellar concept of charring the wood and such.
It's wonderful to know that they're people like you out there.
Sigh, that end... and that music, am I dreaming? Please don't let it stop. The best of planet Earth, produced by Shawn James🍀
Сколько же в тебе силы фантазии и трудолюбия, здоровья здоровья и еще раз здоровья.
May you continue to be blessed with good health, strength, and a sound mind!
Amen
I wait every week for your posts...this one was not a disappointment as usual.
In all the years I've been watching I had never seen Cali riding in a canoe, that was so very precious, please give her a hug from me!
I didn’t realise who was missing until she popped into frame and gave me a smile 🐶
22 minutes in...🐕
CALI !!!!!!!!!!
I kept asking "Where is Cali?" until she finally showed up!
@@Jimwill01 yo estaba pensando lo mismo que tu...
@@Jimwill01 me toooo
Happy Friday everyone!!!! The warm weather is here 🏄
Cali s paradise Shawn s dream come true. Loving every minute of it.
Restorative again Shawn, thanks. There was a mid 19th century radio series/film called "The Life of Riley", I do believe the 21st century adaptation can be called "The Life of Cali".
Has a dog ever had it better for it's limited time on earth - I think not.
The scenery and music at the end was so relaxing, thank you for sharing.
Amazing how much you get done in a short time- you are so focused & mentally well organized! ...and you also have time with family & one on one outings with Cali....AND share your life with us with awesome substantive videos with no click bait or theatrics. YOU are a treasure- Thanks
As soon as I seen the notification I clicked. I love these videos
Great to see you out on the water in your canoe. Being on the water just renews a person's soul. Everythings looking great.
yes, you have made very clear that u can go oldschool if you want to.
time for modern ways to rly get stuff done.
cant even tell u how much i love ur projects and how thankful i am for the stuff being shared
I like watching you use the old hand tools but I'm glad to see you using modern hand tools for your greenhouse and cabin build. You can accomplish much more.
Hand tools are more satisfying, but Power tools are more efficient
Huge fan Shawn! Your videos and adventure are breath of fresh air. You never cease to amaze me.
I wish you best of luck on your new home and garden project.
Thank you for sharing your life with us💗💗💗😊
Must be real nice weather in Canada right now as it is here in the States. Perfect time to enjoy the outdoor life, adventure, projects, and to keep expanding one's survivalist skills. Honestly, just enjoy nature and all her beauty. You only get one life.
I just had to send my friend of 16 years to the Rainbow Bridge. Bear was a Golden like Cali, She had a long and happy life. I hope you and Cali have just as long friendship as Bear and I did !!!
Very sorry for your loss.
It is so hard to lose our furry four-legged children . . . sorry for your loss
I am so happy you are starting on the build of the cabin, hope you are armed with those bears hanging around, you never know what can happen. I love the green house, it looks so cosy. Have a lovely week-end.
lieuwina lee ,
Bears and other predators usually will not stay very close to humans. Humans being at the very peak of the predator pyramid. Human beings are the most dangerous predators on the Earth. Humans will even hunt and kill each other. The only other animal that I know of that does that is the Chimpanzee. And they are only two chromasomes shy of being humans themselves.
These weekly videos is like a really interesting and likeable person coming to visit!
Your greenhouse is beautiful. So many I've seen just look utilitarian. You have made it functional and welcoming with the beautiful wood trimmed sides and wood planter box. The moose seemed to be watching you from a nesting (?) area. It looked well used and it looked like a trail going back into the shady area.
That slip😂 at 20:03 but you got back up quickly.
I love how you take time out with Cali to enjoy the water/nature after working SO hard! 😍
When taking plants out of pots it's always best to break up the roots. I grab and squeeze them. It encourages vigorous root growth in their new home.
Cali sure likes to ride around in the canoe with you! Foundation is starting to come together.
I'm breathless. Showing others how a passionate person can live a dream like yours and then show, with breath taking imagery, why a person would do it.
My 1930s cabin had a wood basement, I'm guessing coated in creosote. At some point they put a concrete block wall inside the wood one. I had to excavate recently and found the old wood, most of it turning to dust. A couple boards were intact and remarkably smelled like fresh pine when I broke one.
Yeah it's going to rot away.
Coming along nicely. Cali I see has also settled in to her role in the new location. Companion, guardian, watcher and chaser of all things attached to a rope, and inspector of all waterways. It is truly comforting knowing she’s there with you. I’m betting she’s a great listener as well. Thanks for sharing your new cabin location and build. Beautiful...
It’s awesome that Cali likes to go fishing in the canoe 🛶
My favorite time of the week!
Gosh, I've been waiting to hear the 🔔and I was not disappointed. ☺ UK.
Starting with the groundwork building a basement for the cabin is a great beginning. Also, the greenhouse has its own water channeling irrigation setup.
The water tank in the greenhouse needs a big “My Self Reliance “ logo.
Good idea!
I concur!
Someone with skills should make one and send it to him.
moose was thinking "there goes the neighborhood"
😂
The moose was like my property value dropped wait that's just Shawn its all good.
Hahaha It sure was interesting to see him/her? Looking and staring, studying and then it appeared like she was thinking about what to do. I loved the whole moose “thing” . I’ve never had a chance to watch a moose for so long… what a blessing.😇
LOL
39:50.....I love Callie! 😆. Thank you for sharing your life with us. It's so relaxing
A lot more going into this homestead location than the last.
Every time I turn on his videos.. I just can't stop watching. It's mesmerising.
The jobs he does, his ingenuity, and when he throws the toy for Cali, then the drone and other wildlife shots..it's such a pleasure.
Thank you.
Generally, I ignore those whose minds are warped. I am in a very pissy mood today. Any thumbs down here, go away and do not come back. Beautiful video, Shawn. Just stunning amazing that geodesic.
That "trip" you took going down for water was A M A Z I N G!!! 🤣 I give it a 10! I do it all the time and am so thankful to see I'm not the only one. I had to replay it again to make sure I saw what I saw.
❤ love your videos Shawn.
I missed the "tripping" the first time. I just thought it was a steep slope. Watching the second time, I couldn't help replaying it. 😂 giggling too. Sorry, Shawn, but it is real funny 😂
Maybe a stairway in that area... or log steps in the steeper parts the path. I'm glad that you're ok.
@@patriciabarnes7034 The clue is when he disapears and the bucket pops up in the air. I've had to watch it 4 times now. I giggle every time.
That greenhouse is such a weird optical illusion. When looking at it outside it doesn't seem big, but soon as you go inside it seems gigantic.
Thank you for my Friday morning fix. Been waiting all week for your video. Very exciting to see you start on the cabin. The greenhouse looks amazing. You are a inspiration to more people than you will ever know. You touch our hearts and souls with your love for nature. Thank you Sean for the gift you are giving all of us!!!
Great video. The green house is looking so good. I am hoping the new cabin will be at least twice as big as the last one. Glad you are putting in a basement. Great shot of Cali sleeping with her head on her toy. Precious 💖
you've got some beautiful landscapes over there.
What a beautiful part of heaven you have there. Thanks for the show.
Love your videos and great to see someone that really knows what they’re doing. The only thing I miss is that when I watch these type of videos and being a 67-year-old woman Who is starting to build certain things that I could never do like my own chicken coops etc. I would love to have a little explanation what you’re putting down and what is that blue skin because I am not familiar with it and why you Chaar of the word and I presume it’s to preserve it but I’m presuming. I guess many people watch your videos just to watch but I’d love to learn new things like knowing if you Anchored those timbers on the bottom of your build. I am hoping to build a small greenhouse soon and would like to know these type of things. We need builders like you out there because they build them like houses that can be blown away.😀
@@irenepalmer7597 ... you can actually look up the techniques he is using on YT to get instruction and all the whys.... the charring, yes, is a preservative technique I saw first on Tiny House construction on other videos... and the hydroponics and geodesic greenhouse is an idea that's been around for quite some time and there are also videos on YT specifically about them.
Hello Shawn,
Great to see the foundations of the cabin going in... I know you are no stranger to hard work but you did look tired... Don't overdo things.
Take care.
Paul,,
Glad to see you are able to get back to building on the cabin I know it’s a job every day day light to dark. All ways something needs to be addressed. I look forward to to seeing your videos each week. Work safe and god bless you and yours
I absolutely love the way you are setting up your greenhouse. Good work.
Thank you Shawn. You saved me from watching the news. Total destruction of the world we once new. Can't take much more of this. I was so happy when you were done with your other place so when this happened you would be safe. I have faith in you that you will get the new place done before all the bad things happen. If they do happen. May god be with us!
The world is not nearly as bad as the news wants to portray...but I would still capitalize "God", though.
@@downtonviewer thanks I'm from USA. I think we can pull out of it. It's getting so bad so fast I'm just not sure right now. Seems more like God might be coming back which would be fine with me. Have a great day
The long journey of those who work on a home. The simple pleasure of ending a day, bone tired, but having given all you had to your land. I hope all who watch Mr. James can understand these feelings. For those who can't, Thank you Mr. James for allowing us to see what it's like. A journey, that never ends, but is satisfying like no other.
You sure are getting a lot done in a short time. Everything looks great.
He’s paying people to help him lol
He's gotten a lot done in a short time because now he's experienced he can work smarter not harder he rocks
@@jimrob6684 nothing wrong with that
Shear genius Shawn watering your plants from your indoor pool. I missed Cali in the beginning but towards the end you were reunited. She is your princess and you are definitely her prince.🥰🥰🥰💜💙💚💛
@@viperwhy5900 that’s not what I’m saying
That greenhouse is amazing.
Shawn you are going at Top Speed with everything. Great work. I am also glad to see you take sometime to relax. The Man and His Dog. Such a Beautiful and Peaceful looking place. Yet abundant with Life. It makes one relax just looking at it. Blessings
How true, Margaret!!
The spot where you are building at seems to be well thought out, so many possibilities to it, I find it is perfect and I really love that greenhouse.😊
Just a tip from a former Florida resident...
Sand will eat your tools while your back is turned! It pays to make a habit of never putting them down on the ground. Get an apron, a bucket, build a wooden box...whatever suits you.
I bought an older house and while working in the sandy yard I found an old hammer, pliers, tin snips, and a garden trowel were usable; a tape measure that was rusted up too bad to use; and innumerable toys. I lost two crappy knives and some of my garden tools from carelessness before I made myself a tool caddy.
The Music/Intro get’s the weekend starting every single time! Have a nice one aswell fellow Woodworker and greetings from Germany across the Ocean!
I'm impressed with everything you do and also how well you handle that canoe! 👍😁 I've flipped a couple of them over before. I guess I was being impatient! 😁 I enjoy your videos and thank you for all the trouble it takes to video tape them. Your quite an extraordinary young man!
I always sit and have a good chill moment while watching these, as watching you work is so relaxing. Music choice is spot on, too. I will admit though I laughed a little louder than I meant to at 20:02 - I was expecting a "damnit!" or something haha. Thank you for keeping that in and giving us a giggle.
I was actually looking for other comments to see if anyone else caught that.
I totally missed that the first time watching.
It has to be pretty hard walking down hill on rugged ground especially after working so hard. Im just so happy you’re getting the fishing in and relaxing
@@maryannanaya7126 I missed it on the first watch too. I actually thought it was a steep slope.
Your greenhouse is like Dr Who's Tardis. lol. Much bigger inside than expected. Grt vid Sir James.
It’s amazing how much you’ve gotten done in so little time. Really starting to look like home. 👍👍🎉🎉
Damn, your one hard-working man, Shawn. When I think back to my days digging ditches by hand for our septic tank and leach field, I blush in comparison to the amount of work you have done. I love the stunningly beautiful scenery, wildlife, and accompanying, gentle music parts of your videos. God bless you and your family and I pray that you find the peace that passes all understanding for your life.
I believe he's already found his peace! Shawn, you never cease to amaze me! Thanks for sharing your work and play! Cali is so delightful and loves you to the moon and back! Sweet! ;)
You are a man of many talents but your most important talent is I will Survive
Wow you absolutely amaze me. Someone moves in and disturbs your slice of heaven and you start somewhere else only better keep it going I hope your wife and kids know how great they have it. Teaching these largely forgotten skills is so important, I applaud what your doing and your willingness to share it with the world.
Did we just see you drive the first nail for the cabin!? How exciting!
So wish I had a magic ball so I could make ya 10 years younger and alot more hands!! Tis the season for another awesome build!! Love the videos!!
Ooooopsie did anyone see Shawn fall down the hill and so quickly bounced back up like nothin at the 20 min mark...that's magic..
😂
This guy it such a hard worker ! Its guys like him that carved out a new life for himself n family on the frontier !!
When you remove a plant from a pot to put into a bed, tease the roots out a little from the potting compost to encourage the roots to start branching out.
I was wondering why he wasn't doing that too. A lot of these plants you buy at box stores or nursery get root bound by the time you get them.
U should do some hanging baskets for tomatoes squash cucumbers saves a lot of room in beds and keeps off ground put up nets for them to crawl on.
That's some glorious sub-grade for foundation hand-work, Shawn. I'm happy for you altogether. As a construction superintendent on large buildings for 25 years I can relate & appreciate what you've been doing & saying over the past couple years I've followed. Sending many blessings to you & the fam, and may the wind be always at your back (not least of which to keep the bugs at bay! 😀)
You are like the new age Grizzly Adams of this century! What you are achieving and how is incredible. You are a module of how to do it! To start over again, and to accomplish what you are doing is amazing. The quality is remarkable. Your videos and journey are incredible. Congratulations on your incredible journey. It is very inspiring. You will win an award for all this, one day... I don’t know how, but you will.
I, for one, love to see you utilizing a few more power tools in your construction routines, Shawn. Off grid is great and all, but your solar array and battery storage keeps you “off grid”. I mean, if Beethoven and Mozart had access to electric guitars and amps, they probably would have used them, right? Cali is looking marvelous these days as well!
Excellent analogy.
It also prevents Shawn developing medical problems like repetitive strain injuries etc.
Want to see his build. Don't want to see him injured doing it.
Yeah 10 miles from.thr nearest town should warrant him some slack by now surely hahaha always gets me. People on CZcams move like a single tree with like a monster truck and then people get on Shawn's back for a drill 🤣
Man, those timbers look heavy! Stay safe and healthy, Shawn.
He could utilize one of the basic tools for many of the things he is instead put unnecessarily punish his body. Fulcrums and wheels right? A log under the timbers so he can efficiently pry up and move them.
@@KalujaFlizck ... he kind of does that, if you watch the shop build you can see he lifted in stages..
you never cease to amaze me....watching you work is fascinating! You are beyond the average man in ability & endurance. Your wife & daughters must be very proud of what you are doing for all of you! Will that timber hold up to the earth & time because once buried because you burned it? I continue to be in total awe of you and wish at 74 yrs of age I would have had a husband in this life who did what you are doing. I wish my son, who is close in age to you would break away from the crazy world and live as you do.
When planting root bound potted plants always check the root system. I if it is terribly bound up in the bottom of pot then you tear away the very bottom just to unbind and give fresh start. If it is moderately bound up then just fluff the bottom to help it out. And if there is hardly any roots then you just pop it straight in. Have fun in the garden and stay clear of those bears! :)
Loved the greenhouse work, the cabin work, seeing the moose and bear! But I enjoyed you and Cali💋🧡 relaxing in the canoe ride most of all today. 🛶
It's wonderful to see Cali back. Your building is amazing.
I am very happy to see you active because your films give us a lot of joy. I admire you. Your expertise. I know it sounds selfish, but I'm asking for more videos
There are hundreds of people on CZcams who use power tools to build their cabins, it’s so peaceful watching him work with birds and nature in the background. He can do as he pleases but I like the show just as it is…… 👵👵👵
That’s a cool trick! Levitating the tape measure.
Shawn you are truly amazing at your vision and planning. I love the peacefulness and tranquility of the videos! Keep it up.
The birth of the cabin is finally here, thank for sharing the construction and hard work of it with us . Cannot wait to see the end product. Brilliant clear video, I love the " thunk " sound of the heavy beams on the ground and the crystal clear water scenes at the end .
It looks like it’s a lovely structure to be inside as well as grow plants in, with the wood smell, the sound of water and the sunlight and warmth etc. That’s only going to increase as the plants get growing too. ☀️💧🌱🌴🥀☘️🌻🌿