The older I get the more the idea of living in a log cabin in the woods twenty miles from another living human being becomes more and more appealing to me.
@@philochristos Get some dogs, they'll keep the predators away. Not one dog, but many, I have 4. I am 76, a female and live in the mountains of Appalachia. I LOVE my life. I designed it just the way I want it. Design your life the way YOU want it. Blessings!
I'm 65 years old and handicapped and I feel the same way. I would rather be living On My Own by myself and solitude than to have so many disrespectful people around me.
@@georgevossen3846 lol i think to be alone you must want to for the most part. Most people couldnt do it mainly for the reason we are inherently a social animal and do best when we have others to relate to. Most people that live alone would probably prefer to have some friend or family around. Thats why statistically people who live alone have shorter than normal lifespans.
Note how neat the Billy's cabin looks. Living solo he's no lonely. He has vibrant relations with many sentient creatures living around. He lives a happy life. We should strive to live a life like that.
I’m 38 years old and I’m slowly turning into this man already I quit my comfortable stockbroker job four years ago left the city I now live in my hometown in South Texas and working towards purchasing about an acre of land most of my family has died off I have a sibling and my mother still alive
::::waving to my neighbor:::: I'm in north Texas and I've kinda lived this sort of life for many years. Other than work and the rare visit to stop by a neighbor's house, I keep to myself. Me and my Animals have a farm in the country and I wouldn't go back to living in that concrete jungle they call a City if the rent and bills were free! Stay safe and cool....we've been having scorchers!
If you would send your letters towards the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory adress, i think there would be an actual chance of them reaching him... It might be fun for him... And who knows maybe he will reply...
I'm blessed to have a family, but I do thrive in solitude. I don't do well with a busy schedule and hectic social life. My ideal weekend is reading a good book or getting into my hobbies.
So. This guy lives outside of Crested Butte? Is it up towards Conundrum pass or out west on the the way to Kebler? Has anybody been to Tincup lately ? I used to visit it when I lived there long ago.
He is free to do as he wishes and that is more than being in a crowd of people like sheep in a pen. there will be a time when he may need help due to age related health, once in that system he will die quite quickly because he lost his way of life. I have seen this happen so many times. These people tend to be quite intelligent,with a good dose of commonsense.
Good on him! He has great courage, heart & soul,doing what many only dream about. Stay safe wonderful man, you are an inspiration for contentment & living as one with nature🙏🏻✌🏻🫶🏻
Hey I’ve been married 2 times and both of them cheated and filed for divorce when I needed them the most !! So I don’t think your missing anything stay single !! 👍
@@dukeman7595 Too much time alone makes a person "sick", unfortunately I can attest to this fact. A lot of people say they would love to have life alone and away from people, the covid crisis proved otherwise. Aside from loneliness, most couldn't endure the hardships of living off the land. I found rabbits and deer aren't very good conversationalists, but at least they're easy to be around.
Sounds like Erbie Youman. Had his own goldmine and hamer mill. His garden was wrapped in wire with metal plates that made noise when deer tried to get in. He had a five foot deep hole where he kept a tray of strawberries at night so they would not freeze. When he quite his mine he dynamited it closed and tore down his mill. His log house is now almost flattened.
When you realize how toxic so many people are, a solitary life is how I found happiness and peace. I’m not saying that’s why billy chose this life, but many are choosing to be alone.
The human is a social animal. Living alone is like sitting down and never getting up and never using your arms or legs, it's just not for everyone. It would be a tragedy for most people.
Sad, but true. Society is falling. People are hard. Only here I have and have lost many animals, as my new friends. Many of us have left and gone to the forest. Alaska. And died there. Dick Proenneke's trek to Alaska is a great look at how and how not..he died there. But did not have to deal with the foolishness of being locked in a loop of work and repeat. BUT, don't think it is easy, by no means. Life in the wild is very rough. Many do not make it the first week out here in the field. Its all how you look at it and learn a different skill, being back to nature is not for most. But it will be where you go if all is lost.
I'm currently winding down a similar lifestyle. Though it looks romantic and idealic, it is very, very, very hard work. Planning months out for supplies, dealing with climate induced disasters, animal control, you name it, it's stressful. Then, there is the isolation which leads to diminished social skills and loss of friends. Insect infestations, ticks, meth'd out locals. Fuck this. I'm ready for society again. Oregon's backwoods are strange places.
I've had to take a bath and tomato juice to eliminate the skunk smell after being sprayed by a skunk. While I was trying to keep my dog from attacking it, and a dog got sprayed worse than I did. Yet my parents made me take a bath and tomato juice, at that time it was home canned and they were furious with me. And more furious with the neighbor who told me it was a kitty. And he laughed thinking it was funny. My dad let him know in his own way that it wasn't. I never had a problem with that neighbor again he was an old man and very mean to us boys.
17 months in tomerong NSW bush No snow but cool enough to sleep in all my clothes No one visits 2 hr walk to town I owned 1 million house I built Then devorce 33 owned everything Now I own a tent No drugs no alcohol no cigarettes No gambling She decided I left my kids my wealth
Interesting. Too bad you had to live alone. I really hate it for you, but you didn’t have anyone nagging you for not taking overtime or reeming you for taking care of necessities. But on the other hand loneliness.
The older I get the more the idea of living in a log cabin in the woods twenty miles from another living human being becomes more and more appealing to me.
It appeals to me, too, except that I don't want to get eaten by a bear.
@@philochristos Get some dogs, they'll keep the predators away. Not one dog, but many, I have 4. I am 76, a female and live in the mountains of Appalachia. I LOVE my life. I designed it just the way I want it. Design your life the way YOU want it. Blessings!
I never understand why humans choose solitary??Now I do!!!!
I'm 65 years old and handicapped and I feel the same way. I would rather be living On My Own by myself and solitude than to have so many disrespectful people around me.
@@douglashall2141 I understand how you feel.!!!.It gets to that point!!
Brother Billy, not getting married added years to your life. I am sure of it.
Sure about that?
@@georgevossen3846 lol i think to be alone you must want to for the most part. Most people couldnt do it mainly for the reason we are inherently a social animal and do best when we have others to relate to. Most people that live alone would probably prefer to have some friend or family around. Thats why statistically people who live alone have shorter than normal lifespans.
You have that backwards lol
@@Wobu27 than come live on my world if it bleeds for a month don't live with it
@@georgevossen3846 when you say added years to your life I read it as added years to your age lmao. I get it now and agree lol.
No Woman no cry.
Less stress and less Bills.
Sounds like Paradise for me.
His life does appeal to me. I like the remoteness of it. Quiet. Alone. Peaceful.
Me too!
@@vallane2763 Same. Being totally alone is my idea of bliss
Me too, though you can’t ever be alone with all that beautiful nature around you all of the time👍🏻🫶🏻
No appeal at all
Me too
Note how neat the Billy's cabin looks. Living solo he's no lonely. He has vibrant relations with many sentient creatures living around. He lives a happy life. We should strive to live a life like that.
He's very lonely. There's no doubt about that. It's in our wiring to be social and bond with others.
He's not just Billy, he's THE Billy.
There's nothing negative you can say about this guy.
My heart speaks volumes to the deep wordless understanding...good man ...and good experience
I’m 38 years old and I’m slowly turning into this man already I quit my comfortable stockbroker job four years ago left the city I now live in my hometown in South Texas and working towards purchasing about an acre of land most of my family has died off I have a sibling and my mother still alive
::::waving to my neighbor:::: I'm in north Texas and I've kinda lived this sort of life for many years. Other than work and the rare visit to stop by a neighbor's house, I keep to myself. Me and my Animals have a farm in the country and I wouldn't go back to living in that concrete jungle they call a City if the rent and bills were free! Stay safe and cool....we've been having scorchers!
🤝 San antonio texas.stay safe
Intelligent people don't get lonely and Intelligent don't have anything to prove.
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And like so many lost souls, some look to him as wise because he's different. He is not, he just has his way. Find yours and you'll be just as happy.
Exactly 🙏 put your ear to your Soul and listen!!!!!
@@monicaramirez51015 Well said, Monica.
This guy has the best life imaginable
Lol, why not go live like him then?
A positive and alive man. 😊
I would love to live like this man lives. I love this kind of stuff (LIVING). Piss on society. The hell with it all. CWA
Not having to deal with the stress off a marriage or a relationship will add many years your life..
I THOUGHT MAYBY I WAS WEIRD BUT I FEEL BETERR CAUSE THERES OTHER PEOPLE LIKE ME.IAM SO HAPPY BY MY SELF.NEVER LONELY.I LOVE BEING JUST ME ITS NICE🥰
He has been spared a lot of misery by being single.
I live very similar to this.
I think we need this man's address. I'd love to send him a letter!
Me too, I was just thinking that exact thing when he said he no longer gets any mail. Bless his heart. And he's a romantic at heart. Wow. What a gem.
I send him one all the wah from Morocco if someone writes down his address
If you would send your letters towards the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory adress, i think there would be an actual chance of them reaching him... It might be fun for him... And who knows maybe he will reply...
You can tell he's perfectly happy and why not? Tbh I'd like this life too
I'm blessed to have a family, but I do thrive in solitude. I don't do well with a busy schedule and hectic social life. My ideal weekend is reading a good book or getting into my hobbies.
I love the solitary life as well
He says he gets no mail anymore. What's his address? I would write to him for his entertainment !
I would too😊
@@anne8869 And I as well.
@@WhispersFromTheDark you can send him an email.
Henry David Thoreau approves this video.
Believe me… your not missing out, not living in this society.
It’s not that I don’t like people, it’s just that I’m happier when they’re not around.
I’d like to meet Billy !
You're a blessing to the universe
Very interesting person. I think he is nice man, very likeable. The way he tells the skunk story... 😄👍
I live alone but not lonely, tranquility is a true gift from God ,love the mountain view God gave me
Crested butte is an absolutely amazingly beautiful place. I love it so much!
Pardon my ignorance but where is crested butte, I’m from Australia
@@anne8869 It's in the Great State of Colorado in the United States Baby!
Sorry, I got excited.
Beautiful place lived there for five years
So. This guy lives outside of Crested Butte? Is it up towards Conundrum pass or out west on the the way to Kebler? Has anybody been to Tincup lately ? I used to visit it when I lived there long ago.
Great story
He would love my homestead in Yukon-Charlie National Forest. I will probably go the same route as him when I get older, can't get enough solitude.
Great story❤️
Simple man. Respect. He would benifit from a friend or two though. How could you not?
Such enviable life, surprisingly, many of us wish to have a life like his.
He is free to do as he wishes and that is more than being in a crowd of people like sheep in a pen.
there will be a time when he may need help due to age related health, once in that system he will die quite quickly because he lost his way of life.
I have seen this happen so many times.
These people tend to be quite intelligent,with a good dose of commonsense.
I totally disagree with 'He has lost his way life'..who can really say..he founda way..not for everyone.sure but total respect for making it work !
An amazing man!!
God Bless you brother.... I fully understand ....
Good on him! He has great courage, heart & soul,doing what many only dream about. Stay safe wonderful man, you are an inspiration for contentment & living as one with nature🙏🏻✌🏻🫶🏻
Hey I’ve been married 2 times and both of them cheated and filed for divorce when I needed them the most !! So I don’t think your missing anything stay single !! 👍
Interesting, Billy is a Dear Heart~
Having lived through several skunk wars myself, his skunk story is epic! 🤘😂
Bless him
I respect and I admire him.
Good man
Being married will add years to your life.
He lives a priceless life 👍
I too lived it a few times, and always remember the great memories of peace.
2 days? No way. My cousin shot a skunk in his garage back in 1986. I'm pretty sure it still stinks in there.
I used to deliver plate steel to the mine at Crested Butte
Erin I see you don't have a lot of subscribers but you did an awesome job 🖤 People are missing out!
Just got one more today
@@liamgross7217 I resemble that remark! LOL also accidently stumbled upon the video watched it and subbed.
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I just want to live in the mountain with completely alone
Man isn't meant to be alone. A person can become mighty bored no matter how beautiful the countryside is after a time.
@@dukeman7595 Too much time alone makes a person "sick", unfortunately I can attest to this fact. A lot of people say they would love to have life alone and away from people, the covid crisis proved otherwise. Aside from loneliness, most couldn't endure the hardships of living off the land. I found rabbits and deer aren't very good conversationalists, but at least they're easy to be around.
@@dukeman7595 😄
@@diggingthewest7981 🙄
He needs to get a dog or a cat. Loneliness solved.
I want to go to there.
I have a social life, I talk to myself everyday.
Only time I'm truly at peace is while touring alone on my motorcycle.
"See so I do have a social life"
I like that guy😅
Sounds like Erbie Youman. Had his own goldmine and hamer mill. His garden was wrapped in wire with metal plates that made noise when deer tried to get in. He had a five foot deep hole where he kept a tray of strawberries at night so they would not freeze. When he quite his mine he dynamited it closed and tore down his mill. His log house is now almost flattened.
I would throughly enjoy spending time with him!!!
That is just what he needed 50 years ago.
When you realize how toxic so many people are, a solitary life is how I found happiness and peace. I’m not saying that’s why billy chose this life, but many are choosing to be alone.
I'm just like him...
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The human is a social animal. Living alone is like sitting down and never getting up and never using your arms or legs, it's just not for everyone. It would be a tragedy for most people.
Sad, but true. Society is falling. People are hard. Only here I have and have lost many animals, as my new friends. Many of us have left and gone to the forest. Alaska. And died there. Dick Proenneke's trek to Alaska is a great look at how and how not..he died there. But did not have to deal with the foolishness of being locked in a loop of work and repeat. BUT, don't think it is easy, by no means. Life in the wild is very rough. Many do not make it the first week out here in the field. Its all how you look at it and learn a different skill, being back to nature is not for most. But it will be where you go if all is lost.
I'm currently winding down a similar lifestyle. Though it looks romantic and idealic, it is very, very, very hard work. Planning months out for supplies, dealing with climate induced disasters, animal control, you name it, it's stressful. Then, there is the isolation which leads to diminished social skills and loss of friends. Insect infestations, ticks, meth'd out locals. Fuck this. I'm ready for society again. Oregon's backwoods are strange places.
I have this feeling that would be this guy except that i will be homesteading in the woods
Wow he lives hard
I've had to take a bath and tomato juice to eliminate the skunk smell after being sprayed by a skunk. While I was trying to keep my dog from attacking it, and a dog got sprayed worse than I did. Yet my parents made me take a bath and tomato juice, at that time it was home canned and they were furious with me. And more furious with the neighbor who told me it was a kitty. And he laughed thinking it was funny. My dad let him know in his own way that it wasn't. I never had a problem with that neighbor again he was an old man and very mean to us boys.
It takes a strong mind to lead such an existence. We as humans, are pack animals that need socialization.
Speak for yourself
@@donkeyballs3307 That is what I normally do, speak for myself. I never got your signed waiver. Sorry you thought I was speaking for you.
@@Nofucksgiven22 " we as humans " that's speaking for yourself right ,your so educated, it's called English, u might want to look it up
he's doing ok
Why did I see Bill Burr and thought it was his podcast
Lately people just seem like unnecessary drama to me. I wanted to like people but in the end, I enjoy being alone most of the time.
17 months in tomerong NSW bush
No snow but cool enough to sleep in all my clothes
No one visits 2 hr walk to town
I owned 1 million house I built
Then devorce
33 owned everything
Now I own a tent
No drugs no alcohol no cigarettes
No gambling
She decided
I left my kids my wealth
For Landan Woodard: Single men have a considerably shorter life. Single women live longer. Find someone who shares your values
The beginning of this is very sad
It's hard work but this is gonna be me.
I bet theres numerous women out there who would love to ruin this mans solitude lol
Not if he doesn't have any money, he should be pretty safe
dude I live in fort collins. I would hang out with this old guy. Bring my boat and go fishing with him. I wonder what town it is that he's closest to.
Dude looks like D.B. Cooper
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Why can't I find an older man like this to partner with....darn!
Are you accepting applications? Lol. I'm central Texas, retired, More info on request. Have a blessed day.
Sometimes living alone far from big city is better for keeping an healthy mindset than living in nowadays societies 🤷♀️
Is this a window into my future?
I know exactly how that same life is.
That's an original MGTOW.
Aww anybody know his address?!? Is love to send him letters..
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JOHN 3:16 KJV
EPHESIANS 2:8-9 KJV
1 JOHN 5:13 KJV
BELIEVE in JESUS CHRIST and be SAVED!
This guy could have gone to the Philippines and met a mountain woman
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@lwf51 I guess you didnt listen to him in the beginning. That was all he wanted.
How did He make money to buy groceries?
I’d be his pen pal
Nobody body to stab you in the back or borrow money or bum ciggs, or leave the toilet seat down, I think he went his own way.
Not by choice
@@jimmydean9204 Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
The skunk story.
HAHAHAHA
I would like a pair of mittens and his mailing address, please.
No man is an island, most would go nuts after a few weeks of loneliness. Sounds nice but it's only for a few certain type of people.
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chess player?
Interesting. Too bad you had to live alone. I really hate it for you, but you didn’t have anyone nagging you for not taking overtime or reeming you for taking care of necessities. But on the other hand loneliness.
Love the skunk story.. 🧹 🦨