I’m in my 4th year of ALS. Stuck to a wheelchair and a ventilator. I’ll probably die this next year. Every Friday morning I watch this video with a cup of tea. One of my most favorite things left in my life. If some miracle cure comes, I swear to Jesus I would be doing this exact same thing except with two dogs. Nevertheless, I can at least live vicariously through Shawn and Kali. Thank you sir for making my Friday’s.
Brian ~~ Prayers are going out to you for healing and a cure. So glad that you enjoy Shawn and Cali! So many if us do, but it sounds like a respite thing for you as you watch Shawn's videos! Keep the faith and may God Bless You and keep you safe. 🙏🙏🙏
Prayers coming your way, May father God and the son of God, Jesus heal you right this second. Have faith and stay well and be safe. In Jesus name I pray Amen
I have two comments. First, I love how Cali expanded her search, going in larger circles, until she eventually found the orange toy. Very smart dog! Secondly, I know nothing about the equipment used to video content, but, I am always amazed by the quality of the videos. The scenery of course is always spectacular, but what I really love are the sounds that are recorded. Whether it is the sounds of wild life, or the running water of streams, or the crackling of the fire. I feel like I am standing right there for all of this. Great job, as usual, Shawn!
Your work ethic is second to none, please don’t apologise for taking a break especially as it’s your 25th wedding anniversary and you dipped out the first time due to commitment and raising your family, nothing wrong with that! Homestead is looking great, can’t wait for future videos, short or Longmont makes no never mind to me. Just love watching you and Cali. ❤️ Dorset, UK
I just love when you video Cali in the woods looking right at the camera! She has a beautiful expression! You are touching so many people around the State of Georgia! I have talked with lots of your followers who have learned so much from you and who are taking responsibilities of being a homesteader! ! God bless you and family and sharing your gifts God has given to you! Have a beautiful weekend !
Shawn James, you sir are the epitome of "measure twice, cut once". I am in awe of how precise you are when you measure. It is a talent few men can aspire to attain. The precision is a marvel, at least to me and probably some thousands of your subscribers. Love to watch you work. Thank you for being you. 💕 PS; when you slow down, won't say retire, you may want that sauna not too far from the cabin. You will want the steam for the stiff joints. 🙏💕
Cali is so clever, runs in ever increasing circles until she happens on her toy. Congrats to you both on 25 years of wedded bliss, may you have many many more. Bound to in such a beautiful setting, fabulous cottage and with a truely loving companion in Cali. Blessings on you though I think you are both truely blessed already.
Happy Anniversary to you both!! You have no reason to apologize for shorter videos, your family and life balance should always come first. We viewers are very much appreciative of what you are able to share. Thank you so much!
When he had to start over it really helped me to have seen him build the first one from scratch... and then when he built the workshop so well, I was very excited to see the new cabin construction.
The strength of a man is tested and proven when he leaves behind something he's lovingly built to then move on to repeat the process all over again. Watching you cook that meal over the open fire, I couldn't help but flash back to that wonderful complete outdoor kitchen you had built before.
Looks good Shawn, somehow, the porch makes the cabin bigger. Add another porch or balcony in the loft or second floor. Never missing an episode. From Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa.
Congratulations on 25 years of wedded bliss. Hunny and I just celebrated 41 on August 2nd and I have no idea where the years went! I will tell you that it took my husband and I 14 years to remodel our retirement cottage here in Michigan on the Chippewa River and we had all the necessary power tools so I think you are doing remarkably well with your progress. To be fair to Hunny, he only had a day and a half each week to devote to the remodel because he was still working and only came home weekends. And of course we lost about 12 weeks due to him having to have double bypass surgery. So each day we have to share our lives together here in the cottage…we savor. I am always so happy with any amount of time you share with us because it can’t be easy to film and try to accomplish your goals on the new homestead. Here’s to an excellent time spent with your Hunny and make the most of each day together whether it’s at the cabin or traveling for life goes very fast. Hope Cali won’t miss you too much if she has to stay behind during your travels but I do know she will make the best of her situation because she is such a sweet girl…the highlight of your vlogs for me! Until next visit…Gods’ speed!!!:):):)
Hello Mr Shawn, I am really enjoying watching you build. My dad and my grandpa did a lot of carpentry work and I remember as a little girl when they're Saw bound up on the wood, they would sprinkle it with kerosene; the sprinkler was a Coca-Cola bottle with kerosene in it and in the top of the bottle as a stopper they twisted in green pine needles, and then every now and again my dad would turn the bottle upside down and shake a few drops of kerosene on the saw and it cut a lot better through the greenwood. I just happened to think about that today as I saw you cutting the wood in the saw would hang up on you. Thank you for documenting your build.
I'm always happy to see Shawn and Cali building stuff and cookin on an open fire. I've watched this talented man since he first cut down, measured, sawed that first tree and threw Cali her orange toys many, many times. ( love that pretty pup) Shawn James we all look forward to your amazing energy and castles you build.
I appreciate every minute that you share with us. I don’t think this was a short video, it was great. I am glad that you and your wife are taking some time for your selves and will enjoy the precious time together. I subscribe to both channels and love them equally for what they are. Thank you again, take care, stay safe. Love to Cali also!
Couple years back I was worried about how much I wouldn’t get done taking the time watching you get so much done. Now I’ve learned by watching you how to pace myself, plan and sequence my task much better, take the time to eat better and throw in some quality down time. Amazing how much more I get done.
That's just it, we do alot of things different over here in northern europe where I live.But he makes me think why we or he does somethings in a certain way.I have to sit down and take some time and really think why we do things our way.Finland where I live is so modern and future crap that the old ways are beeing forgotten.My house works without electrical power forever if it comes to that.but all the modern appartments and city living is in trouble if the power for some reason goes out.In a cold place you have to have control of the heating yourself.
You are truly a skilled craftsman, I have been with you since the first log on your other homestead. I am amazed at how one man can do it all, one step at a time, focusing & the thought process on how to safely do what needs to be done. Your last property I thought was amazing, but I can see already, you are challenging yourself to do better than the last, take care & be safe. Thank you for a wonderful journey with breath taking scenery. I appreciate your work as a creator & sharing a little piece of your life with us. You inspire me. ☺take care.
In the heat, you work. In the rain, you work. I think this is gonna be amazing! I congratulate you on a silver wedding anniversary. Nice gift you are giving your bride.
I can see you and your wife sitting out on the porch together for a morning coffee or an evening tea or wine and just chatting about your day or plans for the future or just how amazingly beautiful this building site is. May you do that for MANY decades to come. You are making great progress, but since this is to be your forever home, it's worth the extra time to make it something you'll both love and be comfortable in. Hooray for the end of bug season.
I always wonder how the heck Cali finds that toy. That was amazing to watch her hone in on it running concentric circles. Best part was Shawn's look of pride he gave the camera after she found it. Smart girl.
We have been following you for quite some time now from your other property. really enjoy seeing this new homestead and we are totally caught up. We watch your other channel too. Happy 25th Anniversary, RELAX and ENJOY each other! You both deserve it. God Bless
When I'm out in the wild, I'm like you: A one-man operation, not afraid to go long distance. If a 15 mile hike turns into 20 miles, it costs me a smile, because I know I will enjoy the end of the day even more.
Oh my goodness that Stir fry looks delicious 🤤 and I believe that this off grid log cabin will be your best build yet. Thanks Shawn for this great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😃😃😃
Oh how I love your little girl! I adore Callie. Golden retrievers are my favorite breed. She that is a brilliant job displaying the wonderful traits of the breed so much. She's a loving, devoted and patient dog. You are blessed Shawn, she's a gem!!
You 2, Cali n you , are having too much fun..lol..Great piece of nature cinematography..all ways a pleasure to watch! See ya on the trail, or at the cabin!!!! HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY!
Mr.&Mrs, So Glad you took time for eachother to celebrate the quarter ofa century of togetherness; loyalty; love; inspirations. May your focuses remain strong and enduring loosing track of where one ends and the other begins! Alchemy's joys be with you both always in all ways!!! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us!! All the love to u both!!
Rarely has the phrase "faithful companion" resonated more powerfully than in that opening image of you and Cali walking side by side. Just delightful to watch you and your companion build a world.
In light of everything thats been going on i really needed a break . Im so grateful to you for posting an update video. Its strange how much i enjoy these videos lol. Thank you.
I love your chaga chunks. So much more stimulating that I expected. I don't even do coffee so I have to be cautious how much I drink. Also it does not need sweetener in my opinion. I've got my sweetheart drinking it too, and he is also appreciating it. Now I want to make it over an open fire in the wilderness....working on that. My gratitude to you and your family.
Shawn, short or long, I always find your videos to be worth the wait. They are all well done and very interesting. I was raised on a farm, in the woods and used hand tools long before I used motorized machinery. Thanks for your effort, it is appreciated. God bless and keep you and your family. p.r.morehouse
Been an avid follower of both your channels for a long time now , and they just get better and better ! Love the homestead , congratulations on you and your wife's anniversary , may you have many more , what a wonderful dog/person Cali is !!!! I always think your videos are too short ( just me being selfish) they are all so well done , can't wait for the next one. Thank you !!!
I enjoy watching your videos, i'm originally from Northern Maine, ancestry from NOVA SCOCIA your personality and values remind me of the folks back home that is very heart warming to me especially because i'm out in California. In Maine there were several potato farmers but also being that the area has lots of woods men became very good with woodwork. The town also survived on the pulp mill that was a quarter of a mile from my home, my dad made several cedar chests for each his 11 children, he remodeled our home influencing 3 of my brothers to build there own homes bottom up I too have an affinity to nature and wood especially, when I paint I love to paint wood with interesting worm designs. Thank you for bringing me mentally back to my origins. Jackie Caldare
What you accomplish ALONE each week year after year is mind boggling! You’re a one man work horse beloved and treasured, along with Cali. Congrats to you and your lovely wife on your 25th anniversary. Bless you both always. ❤️🙏🏻 And huge thanks for sharing your life with us. 👏🥰👍🍀
I love the product placement, very subtle and non-invasive, very nice! House progress is on the up and up!! Can’t wait to see how it would look in a few months!
wow, some people are so eager to give unwarranted criticism/ weird suggestions and ask questions that could be easily answered by looking in the video description. ignore them, shawn. you're doing great! i always enjoy your videos. amazing content that people should be more grateful to receive for free. :)
Elizabeth from far north California says, My hubby and I are gradually solidifying plans to move from our mountain top, to a much less regulated state. Our family with grandchildren will slowly follow, but we all know what we want, to be connected to the land and self-reliant. We've got 2 incredible sons-in-law and a son who can more than take care of their families. I think of these things, as I watch your self-reliance. Thanks for the encouragement through the years, and some instilled confidence in myself that I can do this.
Hi Shawn, this cabin will look much bigger, as we can see. I remember when you started building the last one, few years ago. So, I've hope you will build whole village one day, maybe! :D
I'm learning a lot from this gentleman! I'm about to take an adventure to a secluded place and start building something tentative until further developments! GREAT CHANNEL, GREAT CONTENT, GREAT DOG! GOOD WORK, LIVE NATURE! 🇵🇹👍
You're a legend Shawn. Following you since day 1 as you follow your dream. Multi talented and humility to boot, love your videos. Congrats on 25 year wedding anniversary BTW and sending hugs😊 to Cali 🐕
Congratulations Shawn and Wife well done glad to see you taking time out Calli is such a Blessing to you You are picking some Beautiful Goodness from your Greenhouse
Congratulations on 25 years together, enjoy your get away. Shawn, if I put the floor together like you did on the ground. Well there's a good chance it wouldn't fit the first time. Thanks for sharing. Iowa is watching :)
Finally Friday... Shawn is on doing awesome Shawn stuff... Cali helped. :P Great scenery, work ethic and footage, as always Shawn! Cannot wait to see this iteration of the homestead go up! Happiest of Anniversaries to you and the missus! Hope you have many more!
Already we can see the shade of green of the grass shifting to the yellow of late summer, added to by the fog filtered golden sun. Autumn color is just around the corner. Great as always, Shawn.
Progress! I love it. I like the big wide porch up off the ground vs. the first cabin. The view from that porch is going to be gorgeous-especially in winter. Itching to see the walls and roof go up! So much work yet to be done. I’m tired for you!
Not a short video at all, it was perfect to me! I marvel at your work ethic, knowledge & execution on all your projects. Thanks for the outdoor beauty, wildlife & Calli play as well, my soul drinks it all up. 🙋♀️👍
Those meals you fix always looks better than anything l ever have. Along with the videos l cant stop watching. Better than what's ever on tv for sure. Alabamas a big fan.
Congrats on 25 years! This episode had a bit of everything eye candy...Cali, Food, Jigsaw porch fitting perfectly, a bit of Shawn cleaning up by the creek, and the beautiful surroundings, can't ask for more!
I love watching you use the hand tools I watched my father and grandfather use in the '50's and '60's. So edifying. Happy 25th anniversary. What an example of patience you and your wife are--waiting 25 years to get to your honeymoon destination! I hope you and she feel like you're on your honeymoon!
Hello Mr Shawn. I look forward for you to finish your new endeavor, a new bigger cabin. Nice to see that you are building an elevated cabin. I hope you add a loft with a balcony overlooking that beautiful scenery and I would be assured you are safe living in an elevated bigger cabin, safe from the elements and with a loft for sleeping. I am excited to see the completion of your new and beautiful cabin to share with your family. God bless you more Mr Shawn. Keep safe with Cali.
Happy Anniversary to you and Mrs. James. The cabin is coming along beautifully. Thank you for sharing your family's journey. Cali, adorable all the time. Stay safe.
Enjoy spending time with your wife! It will be a well-deserved get-away for both of you. We are all enjoying seeing the adventures at the new homestead. All the best from Maine!
Hello Shawn, Cali and faithful Shawn peeps... Hope everyone is safe and doing well. I'm late checking in... Life is pretty hectic at the mo. OK, now I'm going to settle down and get my Friday fix ☺ UK.
Enjoy the time with your wife! 25th Anniversary. Stay safe on your trip, stay healthy. Enjoy the sights, the journey and each other. I remember. Last year when your wife stayed with you at the other homestead. You couldn’t stop smiling. It was beautiful to see!
I’m in my 4th year of ALS. Stuck to a wheelchair and a ventilator. I’ll probably die this next year. Every Friday morning I watch this video with a cup of tea. One of my most favorite things left in my life. If some miracle cure comes, I swear to Jesus I would be doing this exact same thing except with two dogs. Nevertheless, I can at least live vicariously through Shawn and Kali. Thank you sir for making my Friday’s.
Praying this moment for Father God to touch your body and heal you!
Brian ~~ Prayers are going out to you for healing and a cure. So glad that you enjoy Shawn and Cali! So many if us do, but it sounds like a respite thing for you as you watch Shawn's videos! Keep the faith and may God Bless You and keep you safe. 🙏🙏🙏
Blessings from Ireland 🇮🇪my friend
Praying for this precious person
Prayers coming your way, May father God and the son of God, Jesus heal you right this second. Have faith and stay well and be safe. In Jesus name I pray Amen
Who's not already enjoying that view from the front porch? 😄
Spectacular
I have two comments. First, I love how Cali expanded her search, going in larger circles, until she eventually found the orange toy. Very smart dog! Secondly, I know nothing about the equipment used to video content, but, I am always amazed by the quality of the videos. The scenery of course is always spectacular, but what I really love are the sounds that are recorded. Whether it is the sounds of wild life, or the running water of streams, or the crackling of the fire. I feel like I am standing right there for all of this. Great job, as usual, Shawn!
Your work ethic is second to none, please don’t apologise for taking a break especially as it’s your 25th wedding anniversary and you dipped out the first time due to commitment and raising your family, nothing wrong with that! Homestead is looking great, can’t wait for future videos, short or Longmont makes no never mind to me. Just love watching you and Cali. ❤️ Dorset, UK
Sorry, typo, don’t know where the ‘mont’ crept in. Dorset, UK
I just love when you video Cali in the woods looking right at the camera! She has a beautiful expression! You are touching so many people around the State of Georgia! I have talked with lots of your followers who have learned so much from you and who are taking responsibilities of being a homesteader! ! God bless you and family and sharing your gifts God has given to you! Have a beautiful weekend !
Shawn James, you sir are the epitome of "measure twice, cut once". I am in awe of how precise you are when you measure. It is a talent few men can aspire to attain. The precision is a marvel, at least to me and probably some thousands of your subscribers. Love to watch you work. Thank you for being you. 💕
PS; when you slow down, won't say retire, you may want that sauna not too far from the cabin. You will want the steam for the stiff joints. 🙏💕
Cali is so clever, runs in ever increasing circles until she happens on her toy. Congrats to you both on 25 years of wedded bliss, may you have many many more. Bound to in such a beautiful setting, fabulous cottage and with a truely loving companion in Cali. Blessings on you though I think you are both truely blessed already.
I swear she hides before he throws it at times to make finding it more of a challenge.
Happy 25th to Mr. and Mrs. James!
Love and enjoy all your videos,can’t wait to see your wife come to your new cabin and live there happily ever after
Happy Anniversary to you both!! You have no reason to apologize for shorter videos, your family and life balance should always come first. We viewers are very much appreciative of what you are able to share. Thank you so much!
Watching him leave the first cabin and surroundings was hard but it's great to see him building it, knowing he's making it better from the experience.
When he had to start over it really helped me to have seen him build the first one from scratch... and then when he built the workshop so well, I was very excited to see the new cabin construction.
The strength of a man is tested and proven when he leaves behind something he's lovingly built to then move on to repeat the process all over again. Watching you cook that meal over the open fire, I couldn't help but flash back to that wonderful complete outdoor kitchen you had built before.
Looks good Shawn, somehow, the porch makes the cabin bigger. Add another porch or balcony in the loft or second floor. Never missing an episode. From Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa.
A roofed veranda type porch all the way around the cabin would be nice and useful, virtually doubling the floor space living area of the cabin. : )
I didn't"t feel this was short at all. With Afgaistan in turmoil I appreciated every saw & hammer stroke.
Wow all that way! Shawn and Cali international celebrities 🥰
What a good idea - imagine the view from the balcony will be even more breathtaking from the ground !!
Where I'm from years ago that's how they built homes. Room by room, porches turned into new rooms as the family grew.
When that deck insert slips down in with a good kick. Ooh, that’s a satisfying thud.
Looking forward to seeing more of the green house in winter, the internal temperatures, what is possible to grow, the snow on the roof structure, etc.
Congratulations on 25 years of wedded bliss. Hunny and I just celebrated 41 on August 2nd and I have no idea where the years went! I will tell you that it took my husband and I 14 years to remodel our retirement cottage here in Michigan on the Chippewa River and we had all the necessary power tools so I think you are doing remarkably well with your progress. To be fair to Hunny, he only had a day and a half each week to devote to the remodel because he was still working and only came home weekends. And of course we lost about 12 weeks due to him having to have double bypass surgery. So each day we have to share our lives together here in the cottage…we savor. I am always so happy with any amount of time you share with us because it can’t be easy to film and try to accomplish your goals on the new homestead. Here’s to an excellent time spent with your Hunny and make the most of each day together whether it’s at the cabin or traveling for life goes very fast. Hope Cali won’t miss you too much if she has to stay behind during your travels but I do know she will make the best of her situation because she is such a sweet girl…the highlight of your vlogs for me! Until next visit…Gods’ speed!!!:):):)
Cali is the best supervisor on this planet 😂😍❤️
Hello Mr Shawn, I am really enjoying watching you build. My dad and my grandpa did a lot of carpentry work and I remember as a little girl when they're Saw bound up on the wood, they would sprinkle it with kerosene; the sprinkler was a Coca-Cola bottle with kerosene in it and in the top of the bottle as a stopper they twisted in green pine needles, and then every now and again my dad would turn the bottle upside down and shake a few drops of kerosene on the saw and it cut a lot better through the greenwood. I just happened to think about that today as I saw you cutting the wood in the saw would hang up on you. Thank you for documenting your build.
He's been using candle wax but good tip.
I'm so sorry that I forgot to say: Congratulations to you both on reaching your 25th wedding anniversary. May you have many more. Stay blessed
In case y'all missed it at the beginning he said to Cali, "I'm happy... you happy?" Love this dude
I love golden retrievers, one of the best dogs
He Loves his 4 legged kid....
I'm always happy to see Shawn and Cali building stuff and cookin on an open fire. I've watched this talented man since he first cut down, measured, sawed that first tree and threw Cali her orange toys many, many times. ( love that pretty pup) Shawn James we all look forward to your amazing energy and castles you build.
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I appreciate every minute that you share with us. I don’t think this was a short video, it was great. I am glad that you and your wife are taking some time for your selves and will enjoy the precious time together. I subscribe to both channels and love them equally for what they are. Thank you again, take care, stay safe. Love to Cali also!
Pour elle aussi , c'est la grande aventure !!!
Happy 25th wedding anniversary. May God Bless both of you and your family and your dog too. It's a great work you've done
Couple years back I was worried about how much I wouldn’t get done taking the time watching you get so much done. Now I’ve learned by watching you how to pace myself, plan and sequence my task much better, take the time to eat better and throw in some quality down time. Amazing how much more I get done.
That's great! As I sit here getting nothing accomplished 🤣 after this video I will start working....
great testament to working smarter not harder.
That's just it, we do alot of things different over here in northern europe where I live.But he makes me think why we or he does somethings in a certain way.I have to sit down and take some time and really think why we do things our way.Finland where I live is so modern and future crap that the old ways are beeing forgotten.My house works without electrical power forever if it comes to that.but all the modern appartments and city living is in trouble if the power for some reason goes out.In a cold place you have to have control of the heating yourself.
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So beautiful and peaceful there.
You have the life that we all dream off. Living the dream.That view from your porch is priceless. Thats what its about.
Just think how many generations are going to enjoy this build
Magnificent display of master-craftsmanship, in a phenomenally filmed, video. Felt like I was right there with you and Cali!
You are truly a skilled craftsman,
I have been with you since the first log on your other homestead. I am amazed at how one man can do it all, one step at a time, focusing & the thought process on how to safely do what needs to be done. Your last property I thought was amazing, but I can see already, you are challenging yourself to do better than the last, take care & be safe.
Thank you for a wonderful journey with breath taking scenery. I appreciate your work as a creator & sharing a little piece of your life with us. You inspire me. ☺take care.
In the heat, you work. In the rain, you work. I think this is gonna be amazing! I congratulate you on a silver wedding anniversary. Nice gift you are giving your bride.
I can see you and your wife sitting out on the porch together for a morning coffee or an evening tea or wine and just chatting about your day or plans for the future or just how amazingly beautiful this building site is. May you do that for MANY decades to come. You are making great progress, but since this is to be your forever home, it's worth the extra time to make it something you'll both love and be comfortable in. Hooray for the end of bug season.
The cabin is starting to look amazing bigger and better than the first one.
I hope you know Shawn how much your videos mean to our mental health. Your creations are a blessing. 🖤
Sparing free time for meals while working on the cabin porch build, is a great way to manage the day.
I always wonder how the heck Cali finds that toy. That was amazing to watch her hone in on it running concentric circles. Best part was Shawn's look of pride he gave the camera after she found it. Smart girl.
We have been following you for quite some time now from your other property. really enjoy seeing this new homestead and we are totally caught up. We watch your other channel too. Happy 25th Anniversary, RELAX and ENJOY each other! You both deserve it. God Bless
When I'm out in the wild, I'm like you: A one-man operation, not afraid to go long distance. If a 15 mile hike turns into 20 miles, it costs me a smile, because I know I will enjoy the end of the day even more.
Oh my goodness that Stir fry looks delicious 🤤 and I believe that this off grid log cabin will be your best build yet.
Thanks Shawn for this great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😃😃😃
I absolutely can’t believe your energy level. Don’t ever tire 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Really starting to come together. It's going to be awesome. Give Cali a hug for me. She is beautiful.
Oh how I love your little girl! I adore Callie. Golden retrievers are my favorite breed. She that is a brilliant job displaying the wonderful traits of the breed so much. She's a loving, devoted and patient dog. You are blessed Shawn, she's a gem!!
You 2, Cali n you , are having too much fun..lol..Great piece of nature cinematography..all ways a pleasure to watch!
See ya on the trail, or at the cabin!!!!
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY!
Mr.&Mrs,
So Glad you took time for eachother to celebrate the quarter ofa century of togetherness; loyalty; love; inspirations. May your focuses remain strong and enduring loosing track of where one ends and the other begins! Alchemy's joys be with you both always in all ways!!! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us!! All the love to u both!!
in my parts. fog in morning means warming up temps. fog in evening indicates things cooling down
Rarely has the phrase "faithful companion" resonated more powerfully than in that opening image of you and Cali walking side by side. Just delightful to watch you and your companion build a world.
In light of everything thats been going on i really needed a break . Im so grateful to you for posting an update video. Its strange how much i enjoy these videos lol.
Thank you.
I love your chaga chunks. So much more stimulating that I expected. I don't even do coffee so I have to be cautious how much I drink. Also it does not need sweetener in my opinion. I've got my sweetheart drinking it too, and he is also appreciating it. Now I want to make it over an open fire in the wilderness....working on that. My gratitude to you and your family.
Shawn, short or long, I always find your videos to be worth the wait. They are all well done and very interesting. I was raised on a farm, in the woods and used hand tools long before I used motorized machinery. Thanks for your effort, it is appreciated. God bless and keep you and your family. p.r.morehouse
Been an avid follower of both your channels for a long time now , and they just get better and better ! Love the homestead , congratulations on you and your wife's anniversary , may you have many more , what a wonderful dog/person Cali is !!!! I always think your videos are too short ( just me being selfish) they are all so well done , can't wait for the next one. Thank you !!!
I’ve been waiting for this video I can’t wait for the walls of the new homestead cabin to rise too.
Elizabeth says, My lands, the beauty and quiet that surrounds the cabin, to break up the work, and refreshes with incredible satisfaction!
That's an amazing veiw from the porch
I enjoy watching your videos, i'm originally from Northern Maine, ancestry from NOVA SCOCIA your personality and values remind me of the folks back home that is very heart warming to me especially because i'm out in California. In Maine there were several potato farmers but also being that the area has lots of woods men became very good with woodwork. The town also survived on the pulp mill that was a quarter of a mile from my home, my dad made several cedar chests for each his 11 children, he remodeled our home influencing 3 of my brothers to build there own homes bottom up I too have an affinity to nature and wood especially, when I paint I love to paint wood with interesting worm designs. Thank you for bringing me mentally back to my origins. Jackie Caldare
That’s a beautiful shot of her walking out to meet you 👍❤️
What you accomplish ALONE each week year after year is mind boggling! You’re a one man work horse beloved and treasured, along with Cali. Congrats to you and your lovely wife on your 25th anniversary. Bless you both always. ❤️🙏🏻 And huge thanks for sharing your life with us. 👏🥰👍🍀
I love the product placement, very subtle and non-invasive, very nice! House progress is on the up and up!! Can’t wait to see how it would look in a few months!
Porch looks great. Made me realize how important it is to plan things out. It all fit like a glove!
Watching all your hard work makes me relaxed. I guess there is balance in the universe.
wow, some people are so eager to give unwarranted criticism/ weird suggestions and ask questions that could be easily answered by looking in the video description. ignore them, shawn. you're doing great! i always enjoy your videos. amazing content that people should be more grateful to receive for free. :)
That is a nice build,cooking and meal Shawn. Happy Anniversary to you and your wife.
Anniversary - Yes, thanks to you and Mrs. James for setting a great example!
Elizabeth from far north California says, My hubby and I are gradually solidifying plans to move from our mountain top, to a much less regulated state. Our family with grandchildren will slowly follow, but we all know what we want, to be connected to the land and self-reliant. We've got 2 incredible sons-in-law and a son who can more than take care of their families. I think of these things, as I watch your self-reliance. Thanks for the encouragement through the years, and some instilled confidence in myself that I can do this.
Hi Shawn, this cabin will look much bigger, as we can see. I remember when you started building the last one, few years ago. So, I've hope you will build whole village one day, maybe! :D
Yes for his family/daughters to have their own little cabins .
@@gramma1352 His one daughter has her own channel with her cabin she has been working on.
He has two more wings to build, too. One for a bedroom and another for the outdoor kitchen.
@@DragonflyenAmber TH-cam channel is "Emily Aisling".
No that is a community that I would like to live in. Peaceful
It continues to amaze me what just one man can accomplish.
I'm learning a lot from this gentleman! I'm about to take an adventure to a secluded place and start building something tentative until further developments! GREAT CHANNEL, GREAT CONTENT, GREAT DOG!
GOOD WORK, LIVE NATURE! 🇵🇹👍
Many Canadians want to escape the coming communism in the bush
I can hardly wait to see the finished results. You are a hard working man and deserve your peace and tranquility
Happy Anniversary, we just celebrated our 50th. it is so soothing watching your videos, thanks for sharing.
Congratulations, we just celebrated our 20th 😃
#30 here last spring. Congratulations Shawn. Keep up the good work!
Congratulations that is wonderful
You're a legend Shawn. Following you since day 1 as you follow your dream. Multi talented and humility to boot, love your videos. Congrats on 25 year wedding anniversary BTW and sending hugs😊 to Cali 🐕
Friday's main event.... been waiting on this all week. Love it.
I like the way that you throw that toy, with minimal stress on your shoulder. it's obvious that you have great amount of experience on throwing of toy
Congratulations to you both on reaching your 25th wedding anniversary. May you have many more years ahead of you.
So peaceful to watch my brother 🥰🙏👍
Congratulations to you and your wife on your 25th wedding anniversary! I hope your trip is fantastic!
I can’t believe how smoothly the frames fit into the porch!! You are so precise!!
"Measure twice, cut once."
Congratulations Shawn and Wife well done glad to see you taking time out
Calli is such a Blessing to you
You are picking some Beautiful Goodness from your Greenhouse
Loved the original cabin but am absolutely in awe of the new site and build.
Many congratulations to you both on your special anniversary. The next 25 years are the best! 🌺
Thanks for the video Shawn 👏👏👏👏👏👍🇬🇧
what a beautiful setting for a homestead. May all your dreams be realized, stay safe and healthy.
Congratulations on 25 years together, enjoy your get away. Shawn, if I put the floor together like you did on the ground. Well there's a good chance it wouldn't fit the first time. Thanks for sharing. Iowa is watching :)
Finally Friday... Shawn is on doing awesome Shawn stuff... Cali helped. :P Great scenery, work ethic and footage, as always Shawn! Cannot wait to see this iteration of the homestead go up! Happiest of Anniversaries to you and the missus! Hope you have many more!
Already we can see the shade of green of the grass shifting to the yellow of late summer, added to by the fog filtered golden sun. Autumn color is just around the corner.
Great as always, Shawn.
Progress! I love it. I like the big wide porch up off the ground vs. the first cabin. The view from that porch is going to be gorgeous-especially in winter. Itching to see the walls and roof go up! So much work yet to be done. I’m tired for you!
Yet more building experience, a better plan with a bigger vision, 2m subscribers, and a quality small mill for dimensional lumber; those things count!
Loved your greeting with Cali at the beginning...you two share amazing bond. Dogs and people...we make each other better.
Happy Anniversary, too!! Have a blessed & joyful one filled with precious memories!! 😊
Not a short video at all, it was perfect to me! I marvel at your work ethic, knowledge & execution on all your projects. Thanks for the outdoor beauty, wildlife & Calli play as well, my soul drinks it all up. 🙋♀️👍
Those meals you fix always looks better than anything l ever have. Along with the videos l cant stop watching. Better than what's ever on tv for sure. Alabamas a big fan.
Wow! Things are coming right along. Really hard work. Cali, as always, is adorable.
Congratulations to you both! Have a great time and enjoy yourselves.
Congrats on 25 years! This episode had a bit of everything eye candy...Cali, Food, Jigsaw porch fitting perfectly, a bit of Shawn cleaning up by the creek, and the beautiful surroundings, can't ask for more!
That intro with Cali is enough, no need to watch the rest :) .... Great as always Shaun, really appreciate you sharing it all with us
Congratulate on your 25th anniversary! May you and your wife have many more! Lot of happiness to both of you!
Yes. Love the new land. Beautiful lot!!! Excited to see ya back in building action. Very curious and excited to see what you do differently
I love watching you use the hand tools I watched my father and grandfather use in the '50's and '60's. So edifying. Happy 25th anniversary. What an example of patience you and your wife are--waiting 25 years to get to your honeymoon destination! I hope you and she feel like you're on your honeymoon!
Had to make coffee when I saw your post. The deck looks awesome, just like the rest of your cabin so far. Congratulations on your 25th anniversary.
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@@kellymulderino7156...
Hello Mr Shawn. I look forward for you to finish your new endeavor, a new bigger cabin. Nice to see that you are building an elevated cabin. I hope you add a loft with a balcony overlooking that beautiful scenery and I would be assured you are safe living in an elevated bigger cabin, safe from the elements and with a loft for sleeping. I am excited to see the completion of your new and beautiful cabin to share with your family. God bless you more Mr Shawn. Keep safe with Cali.
Happy Anniversary to you and Mrs. James.
The cabin is coming along beautifully. Thank you for sharing your family's journey. Cali, adorable all the time. Stay safe.
Enjoy spending time with your wife! It will be a well-deserved get-away for both of you. We are all enjoying seeing the adventures at the new homestead. All the best from Maine!
Progress on the build is coming along nicely, I see
Hello Shawn, Cali and faithful Shawn peeps... Hope everyone is safe and doing well. I'm late checking in... Life is pretty hectic at the mo. OK, now I'm going to settle down and get my Friday fix ☺ UK.
Looks great shawn. Congratulations on your anniversary .🙏🇺🇸🍁
Congratulations on 25 years Shawn. Love your videos no matter how long they are.
I love the fog in your area! It makes the forest seem so primordial! Lovely
Enjoy the time with your wife! 25th Anniversary. Stay safe on your trip, stay healthy. Enjoy the sights, the journey and each other. I remember. Last year when your wife stayed with you at the other homestead. You couldn’t stop smiling. It was beautiful to see!