THE OLD FAMILY HOMESTEAD. My Journey Home. Part 1
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- A trip back home. Frankie and I go on a road trip to do some soul searching in the backwoods of New Hampshire.
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Q: How do you have internet at your cabins? A: I have cell service at both cabins but it is spotty due to foliage and cloud cover. I can access the internet from my cabins but have to drive to a local wifi location to upload videos.
Q: How old is Frankie? A: Frankie will be 10 in April of 2018
Q: What video editing software do I use? A: Presently, all I use is Windows Live Movie maker but I’m considering trying imovie, Adobe Elements or SONY VEGAS PRO.
Q: How do you get your water? Did you dig a well? A: Presently, I haul water to the NY cabin but at the NH cabin, I drop a kettle into an old well that was dug by hand by the settlers in the 1700’s.
Q:What is your favorite brand of cast iron cookware? A: I prefer using vintage cast iron. My favorites are BSR and Griswold. If I had to buy new I would buy a Lodge Brand. I plan to purchase this dutch oven in the future:
Q: What do you use for refrigeration? A: We have a small gas refrigerator that we salvaged from an old Shasta camper and a custom icebox that I built into the cabin wall. We make ice on site with a propane freezer.
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Q: What do you use for cooking and heating? A: We use a Kitchen Queen 380 for cooking and heating during the winter months but we also have an antique gas stove in the cabin for when we don't need the heat from the KQ.
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Love this brings me back to my Dads trapping Days.
Very nice, your a man of peace, always nice to be reminded that we are blessed and should enjoy life in it's simplest forms.
What beautiful country and your skill in videoing and and the editing had me almost smelling the fresh clean air and feeling like I was right there with you. Great stuff Boss and give Franky a pat on the head for me, he's such a good boy.
Dogs makes everything better...
These older Videos don’t get older !! They just keep getting BETTER ❤️🩹🙏🙏🙏Janie D
Thank you Janie :-))
I glad to see I am not the only one who stops to look at the old growth trees! We still have a few here in Michigan and they are really spectacular!
I love your narration. It reminds me a lot of Dick Proenneke and Alone in the Wilderness!!!
Thank you for that. Dick Proenneke has always been my hero.
So very wonderful to see the untouched beauty of God's creation!! And it touched my heart seeing how it made you feel also J.C.!!! You are a true Stuart of the natural World. Sure wish we had more people of your caliber sir.
Thank you kindly William. I appreciate your kind words.
The last 2 videos really hit home. great job you make us think. You made my mind up I have been running it tru my head about restoring a older motor home and fishing and surf fishing the whole east coast well I retire in a year and a half and am on my way to find the start of my project today Thanks
Sounds like a great plan you've got for yourself. Good for you Richard! Best of luck on your journey.
Another great place you have there JC!!
Loved this video. Now on to watch the others in this series. It is so good to see a Real Manly Man, and a good man with Morals and a good heart.
Your comment is heart warming. Thank you for that :-))
Boy did you make the right decision on fixing up the cabin and the camp.
Indeed but now it's time to move on.
I recently found you TH-cam channel. and I must say, they call me home. I'm a New Englander living in Michigan now and, though Michigan has a beauty all her own, the North Woods are calling, the old land has been whispering " It's time to come home". Thanks to you, for solidifying the rumors of my heart, that the old land is indeed waiting... and well, as anyone lucky enough to have grown up there would understand. .. it will indeed be a fond reunion. wicked best wishes
+Neil Pare I can totally understand your feelings of being "called home". I went home with the intentions of selling the old place, but all that changed and now I'm doing a full restoration and going back home :-) Best of luck with your new direction.
Very nice place indeed, I think you are doing the right thing to keep it. You took me back to the firefly night lights we made as a kid staying up as late as we could just watching them.
I use to live up in your neck of the woods years ago. Had a home in upstate NY near the PA Border. Am from the SW corner of PA & WV. The area looks so much like my uncles old farm stead. The 1st homes was from the late 1800 & the newer one from the early 1900. The farm is long gone. The old folks have pasted on & there is little left of the homestead but the outhouse & the old decaying barn.
They had this huge old Walnut tree that two man couldn't put their arms around. To get out to the house you had to cut over the ridge for several miles on a single lane dirt road. SO many memories.
Thanks for the memory jog.
Sounds great. Thanks for sharing that.
Your AWESOME!
***** Thank you :-))
My family has an old Homestead back in North Louisiana where I'm from and when I go there, I feel just like you described returning to yours. I recently hiked back in the woods on ours and stopped by an old, old tree and as I looked up at it, I became filled with memories of childhood and that old tree. You are spot on in what you say. Loving these videos
No place like home Bonnie :-)
thank you....going back through your years...
I see that. This is my favorite series :-)
Your reflections on the quiet places are spot on. There are some places that were truly beautiful here in North Dakota but now have been turned into windmill areas. Your videos are a joy to watch!
Those windmills are going up everywhere. I have mixed feelings about them.
This is exactly how I feel about my cabin in Oregon
No time like cabin time :-))
JC You rock, I Love watching your videos and Frankie is absolutely precious. Keep on rocking and keep healthy, hugs and best wishes, Julie
JulieMoren Thank you Julie. Best wishes to you too my friend.
I feel relaxed listening too you and watching your video's..thank you very much
Thank you for saying so :-)
on your chimney maintenance episode my dad was told to put a tin can of amonia in his chimney clean out this prevents creosote from forming. this really works great instead of forming solid in the chimney it stays almost like a grit.
Never heard that before. Thanks for your suggestion :-)
Catching up on your videos. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I am SO glad that your video came up on my feed! I am going to love seeing all the vids!
Get that bed, Frankie!!
you my friend have really got it made ,,,,way back deep and all in the shade ! this world needs more people just like you ! It is very evident that you have a deep and profound love and respect for everything, That is a rare trait . you are so Knowledgeable and wise . all i can say is cudos to you jc you are a good ole soul . I hope that you continue with the videos i cant get enough of them .( Hello Frankie )
Thank you for the heartfelt words James. I really appreciate it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Hey man , you know.. its no problem at all ! Thank you for sharing your ICEBOX project . Just a little ingenuity and common since goes a long way huh? I really enjoyed it .
You have some pretty refreshing videos. I get the feeling like I am right there with you.
Happy to hear that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Hey boss. Man I love your videos. I have been fixing up that cabin I told you I was going to move into next year. Six months to go and I will be moving in. I have been posting videos about fishing on the river and I will make some about the cabin. My videos are horrible quality and dont expect you to watch them. I just ripped out the drop ceiling and vaulted it using external siding. It looks great. What a mess that was 80 years of mudd dobber nests, rats and bat poop. great video as always.
Joe, your project sounds just like my homestead here when I started restoring it. You're making memories over there my friend. Best of luck with your new home.
Enjoyed watching several of your videos tonight.
Awesome, thank you for saying so :-))
Majestic!
Frankie needs his own fan club!
Nina Stephens He has his own photo album on our new facebook page. Please give us a like. facebook.com/TheBossoftheSwamp/likes
Incredible property and woods! You have such beautiful places to spend time, but I don't think I could let that one go if I was you. Amazing.
Thank you. I won't be parting with it now.
Absolutely inspiring. Great reflection!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.
You do such a good job on your video's, keep them coming. I found the same orange newt at our camp in the woods, cool looking little guys.
Thank you my friend. I appreciate the comment.
Nostalgia at it's finest... Beautiful area, I love the Eastern woods... I used to have a place like that, but it's gone and I can't do anything about it, you can try to protect things but there are some things you can't always protect... Keep it protected and in your family as long as possible, it is rare and precious; the Lord made us as stewards of his creation, there will always be evil in this world that tries to ruin it... Thanks for bringing us along Bud.
Somehow I missed this one! Anyway, I was thinking...........Considering the population density on the East Coast compared to the West, it's nice to see you still have lot's of forest and wild areas! It's beautiful there. Oh.......I wouldn't sell, no way :) I like that cabin, it has that old homey, comfortable look and feel to it.
I won't be selling it now. I found all the clarity I needed. I'll be selling off my homestead and bouncing back and forth between the 2 cabins. NH is a heavily wooded state. There's miles and miles and miles of forest there and lots of freedom. No sales tax, no seatbelt or helmet law for adults, no pistol permit required either.
Love it Boss, you are an inspiration. Keep doing what you're doing, Cheers
Thank you. I appreciate the comment.
Wow I think I'll be watching more of your videos, very calming for me today, just what I needed. Thanks
hi nice place lucky man all he bud
karenchakey Thank you Karen. Been a long time since I seen a response from you. All the best.
I love how you appreciate the life around you! I've said this before and I'll say it again. I just LOVE Frankie! He's just too adorable!
Unless part 2 turns in to a Blair witch remake, I'm not sure how you could ever give that up. What a amazing area! ....Off to part two with a new cold one :)
I LOVE these videos!!!
Thank you for saying so :-)
Nice place!!!!
Thanks Jason.
beautiful place...
Just stumbled upon your channel. Very different environment for me. I can learn a few things from your experiences. I need to add a gray water system to my Texas high desert cabin.
New subscriber here.
Welcome to my channel Bill :-))
Frankie I think that gecko liked you.. .. two cute .. both of you's :)
I'm a big tree hugger myself! In my opinion you can't have too many trees.
Agreed :-)
Hey Boss, what part of NH is that Cabin in? We have a descent size A-Frame Chalet on Lake Winnipesaukee, nothing as remote as your place but I enjoy boating and fishing. Nice fresh water well you have, that water was as clear as glass. I could taste it from my house. See my 4 legged friend is doing great, really enjoy watching your videos, they are very entertaining.
Thanks Boss,
Vinny
I don't think I'd leave that place once I got there. Maybe long enough to make the money for taxes and necessities and then right back there. Although your Homestead with the pretty little screened building is nice it seems a bit big compared to the NH place and your hunting cabin. Is there space with sunshine to get a garden going there? It's heaven.
I'm in the process of trying to buy the land beside and behind it. If I can acquire that, I'll be able to open up some area for gardens and such. No place like home Louise :-)
thebossoftheswamp Yeah, I'm originally from Michigan and each time I go up north I just want to cry when I come back here. Hopefully soon I'll be in Missouri near my daughter and family and I'll have the clarity and feeling of home you have now. I'm getting there. lol Good luck on your purchase. All the very best, Louise :)
The closer you get to nature the farther you get from idiots. I just discovered your videos and I love them.
Wow! How sad and true of a statement! I’m going to have to borrow that.
keep it
Beautiful place boss! I am thinking about NH next year for an atv trip. They have a 1000 miles of atv trails there. How long of a drive is it? They have an atv Jamboree every year in Jericho. Is that anywhere near your camp? Another great video boss!
It takes me 6 hours to reach my camp. No idea where Jericho is though. You don't have to wear a helmet in NH. They don't control you like they do here. No seatbelts required for adults, no pistol permit needed, no sales tax etc. No place like home. Thanks for the coozie buddy.
Wow no kidding! Sounds like a great place! Thanks for the info. Def have to go there and visit. Glad you like the coozie boss! Take care!
I have looked into Hatfield and McCoys! I would like to go there in a few years!!
Oh my gosh for a second I thought you said you didn't bring Nabob! That was close. Thank the machine for Nabob Organic Coffee. Aliaaaa bog guru.
Tossdart I'm not really sure what you just said but I still laughed.Thanks for the chuckle :-D
thebossoftheswamp Well you were on about no cup & just as you started I thought you had no coffee! Which of course is Nabob Organic Rainforest Certified. Is there any other?
Tossdart I'm embarrassed to say, But I've never heard of it.
thebossoftheswamp You have never drank coffee then. Like Red Rose tea. Only in Canada you say? Pity.
I'd love to have that old place, living like that has been my dream all my life, but ya just can't offord something like that, when you've been on permanent disability all your life, & no, it's nothing to do with my physical health, I'm as strong as an ox, it's my eyes, I'm legally blind, but still have a fair amount of eyesight, to survive out in the sticks, but my son helps me out a lot, were looking for something just like this, but money's the issue, & your so right, man's destroying everything they touch it seems now day's, I just could have the heart to tear something away from mother nature unless it' past it's time, & no longer breathing, I grew up on a farm as little boy, & my folks moved away off the farm when I was very young, how I've so missed that life all these years
love the videos . keep up the good work.
say hello to Frankie for me . :o)
+Louis Paine Thank you my friend. Will do :-)
wondering how old is Frankie?
He'll be 9 in April.
thebossoftheswamp he still looks spry! must be the country living. Ty
I just love your videos, I feel as if I am an old friend and we are just hanging out.
You are. We just haven't met yet :-)
Dick Proenneke lives on!
That's the best compliment a guy could get. Thank you kindly.
all I can say is 'wow' ...I could see how emotional you were at times ...Frankie had a ball too ...there's no place like home
I recognize that face Silver Raven! Hi Lori. Ive been re-watching some old JC videos and thought this one would be a good....So I guess I would say from the last couple years that he made the right decision(s)! 😁 You two have worked very hard and accomplished beautiful things! My prayers to Boss on his surgery and recovery. And to you for your continued strength. Let him know we are all rooting for you two! Peace.
That is an awesome camp, a real treasure for sure! I can feel the history just from watching the video.
I watch your videos every night JC! Living just 100 or so miles away in Rhode Island I can relate to your cabin, piece and tranquility, and location!! The wife and I visit Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont at least 2-3 times a year. Truly "God's Country." And the air even smells better when you step out of the car!!!
+Brad1237202 Happy to hear that Brad, so glad you enjoy them. I have a new vid almost ready so you should see a new upload coming soon. The air at my NH cabin is blissful and I can't wait to return.
+thebossoftheswamp Hahd to believe with all that fahtin' goin on!
What a beautiful place in the woods!!! A nice hermitage for sure.
That has to be so relaxing just to be there.
Thanks
well done, one of my favorites. These videos are nice after a long day at work.
That is an absolutely beautiful place JC. I would choose to live there in a heartbeat.
Wow it's perfect...it will be heaven on earth! :) Love those newts! My favorite as a child. Frankie's new friend :) Clean water, old trees and quiet peace....beautiful video!
Very nice. I love the deep woods. just listening to nature. I look forward to watching your remodelling job on your old cabin.
Thanks Mike. I'm looking forward to getting started on it.
I also just discovered your channel, courtesy of Al at Lumnah Acres. When I saw a video harking back to your rediscovery of your camp I had to watch. My God. Literally.
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and I gotta say that you’ve made me rethink my life’s path going forward. I’ll be 66 in a few months, after chasing a career, raised kids, divorced, and now facing new choices for me! I’ll be retiring soon, and your commentary inspires me, and helps me focuses on what’s really important to me. Thanks to you and Frankie!
Yepper Dick Proeneke does live on. So many people go into the woods and can't differentiate the smells. . .that's awesome. Ha ha, the newts, the trees, the water you can almost smell them all. There ain't nutthin like water nobody's touched except God himself. Happy to know you're keeping the place. I had to cut down two oak trees over a hundred years old they were doing damage to the cabin roof. I guess who ever built the place put the cabin too close, but I still have over two acres of trees. Lovin the good life man.
Great breakfast . . . And I too love that backwoods smell !
Haha ... no coffee mugs!! I understand your pain. :-)
Gosh ... that water looks so clear, and how wonderful to think that your family's used that for so long. :-)
You're very right about the trees ... I 'know what you mean ... I've seen what clear cutting can do.
Those old trees are so alive and powerful, they should be respected and cared for.
It's the most attune people who can 'feel' this. :-)
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I love getting water from this old well. I wish I knew the history behind it. Lots of old stone foundations in those woods and they always make me dreamy of a simpler life.
Love it and cant wait to see them all... Take care Mike
Hootie hoot! It's not even Sunday! Thanks so much!
JUST FOUND UR VIDEOS TODAY & THEY GET BETTER & BETTER...
~ SOOTHING ~ CALMING ~
THANK YOU,
Diane
+Diane Sullivan Thank you Diane. I appreciate your comment and I hope you'll share my channel with others. Cheers :-)
Great stuff man. I enjoy all your videos very much. Sure beats the heck out of television !! lol
Thank you. Glad you enjoy them.
Scene one::Act one::::
Boots on the ground.
I need to get a pair of those things.
: )
Getcha some :-)
Oh how I know the feeling... I often long for it.
NH LOOKS AND SOUNDS PRETTY COOL YOU STARVED ME TO DEATH WITH THAT BREAKFAST YOU COOKED UP
That was some good eats. Frankie loves his taters too.
Just awesome. If you listen to the silence of the woods you can hear so much. Thanks for sharing buddy.
What part of NH are you in?
Regards
Mark
These have to be my favourite videos. So inspiring and nice to se that you cherished your childhood so much. Of course Frankie is great as ever! Life as a border collie!! Lol
Actually my childhood was a nightmare but this old cabin was my savior. I wouldn't be who I am today if I didn't have these woods to roam in when I was a boy.
Sorry to hear that JC, but I totally understand. My childhood was hard and def made me who I am as well and is part of the reason why my husband and I are selling our house in the concrete jungle and building our cabin in the woods.
I grew up in the woods and even now the smell of the woods- different with each few yards you walk- is really important tome and affects my mood (positively). And I too played with newts and salamanders as a child. Never kept them. Just picked them up and looked at them and then put them back. Some were orange and some were brown and spotted. We just called them all "salamanders". "Lightning bugs" were also fun! (Northern NJ in the 1950s and 1960s).
Nice video.... I've been watching for a while now and this is my fist comment. Welcome back home! I've been working on my dream as well in the White Mts. Just a small piece of Heaven, but it's mine! I think we share many of the same philosophies.
I just LOVE you and your videos. Accidentally came across your channel and I am starting at the beginning...sort of..You and mama are so lucky to have each other and live your dreams. Frankie is beautiful, smart and funny..
Another new hack for me: spraying the decorative hat band with bug spray.... Didn't know about that before!
This is similar to a place my grandfather built in Whitefield in the 60's. It's not as secluded as it used to be but still wonderful to visit. Lovely video:)
I cant tell you how much i have enjoyed watching your video's, I hope you continue for a long time.And dont let losers that dont like huntin and trapin get you down.They need to get a life.
You are one hell of a person Boss! I have been following you for some time now, and you just captivate me with your skills, love of the natural things, and time itself as it seems to pass slower when ever I watch your videos. You are the truly the happiest person I can think of. You make me smile and wonder in ways only a small child would. So now I move to part two!
Good morning!! I've been waiting for your next video and what a nice surprise to get 2 and even better to see the titles :))))) Ran around to finish my morning chores so I could grab my coffee and relax here to watch your show :)))) What a GREAT way to start my morning, so let the video's roll :)))) I'll be back with comments I'm sure :)))
Only 10 minutes! :)) This should have been a whole movie. Every time I watch another video I think "Oh he can't do better, this one is the best" then you go and make one even better :))))) We all have old memories long forgotten but you have a way of dusting off all our old files to remember some of our childhood memories. I loved the old wall paper and what is that over in the corner all alone, is that the stove?? You were moving way to fast JC, you know I have to look at everything :)))) You could see Frankie's disgust in having a lizard on his nose when he just turned his head away from you LOL
Melody Capehart Medina Hi Melody. I may put the complete version on a disk and offer it to my viewers later on. I have more footage than what I could cram in these vids. You will see some camp restoration videos coming up in the future as I transform the place into my new home. A new home in an old place. Like they say, "sometimes everything you want is right under your nose" Part two really moves me. I was in a really good place, both mentally and physically when I was filming that. Thank you for all your views and comments.
thebossoftheswamp When you were looking out over that lake in part 2 I knew you were having a God moment where your whole life was falling into place. The calm peaceful feeling where you know all your questions are being answered. I am glad no one could see me grab my pink hankie :)) (yes, I still use them) I could not even write a comment there yet just because it was so moving.
Melody Capehart Medina It's pretty obvious you were seeing right through me on that one Melody. At that moment I felt closer to my creator than ever before. It was a very moving experience for me with a lot of scenes that never made it to Utube ha ha. I have been fumbling with indecision for over a decade and it all fell into place on that walk. The look on Frankie's face was priceless. It says it all doesn't it?
The newt on Frankie's nose sure made me laugh, havin a beer & catching up on a few vids, top notch vid as always...!!
It makes me laugh too ha ha. I'm having a beer too and catching up with William. Cheers.
Cheer's, weathers a bit nasty so got a couple days of, we have 3 more trips of shrimp left to finish the season. Actually heading to William's Hr tomorrow for some cod jigging & hunt for a goose along the way, 400 km drive on a gravel road then 45 minute boat ride, back to my old hometown.....
Oh what a tragedy it would be if we, as old men, could not trod the land of our youth.
I, as well, am catching up on your vids buddy. Isn't funny how, upon seeing your old place, all thoughts of letting it go, just fade away.
Haha, poor bugga with a newt on his nose.!!
Great video JC!!
Heading back to romp those woods again real soon. More vids to follow. Thanks for commenting.
GOOD LUCK THROUGH YOUR UPCOMING DECEMBER SURGERY. LOVE TO YOU BOSS, YOU'RE MY INSPIRATION.
Beautiful place, Boss! Love your border collie, too! I know just what you mean, regarding the "sound of silence!" Thanks for sharing your memories with your viewership!
Matt in west central Missouri
There's nothing in the world like that kind of silence.
I aspire someday to make videos like yours. You have a real knack for it. I love your stuff.
I live in NH and would love to meet you and Frankie face to face. Can I come and visit some time your in the area. I'd certainly be willin to lend a hand while we chat.
You have such the perfect voice for narration. I can think of many woodsy type shows that could use your voice.
Great video. I don,t think your going to be able to let it go. It is evident form your video that you love it way to much to sell.
MT
i like how you interaction and think bout nature, and how you love your friend on four legs.you have fun by your self.
im surprised Frankie didnt eat that newt. my dog would have eaten that thing
is that Littleton NH at the 50 second mark? driving north on 93?
Your channel is inspiring! I aspire to venture out and live in a similar manner.