Am I Crazy To Sell Our Off Grid Homestead? Sharing My Philosophy For Making Memories and Moving On.
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- In this episode, I'm discussing how people think I am crazy for selling our off grid homestead. This cabin has been in our family since the 1950's but it was falling apart when I took ownership. Since then, I have done a total restoration and built a workshop, a greenhouse and gardens and it became our full time residence in 2017. After 6 wonderful years of living there, we have decided to sell it and pursue other dreams while we are still young enough to enjoy them. In this video, I share my philosophies on life and ream fulfillment.
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I agree with your sentiments in this video. I am 10 years older than you, and I have lived in 8 states and a Canadian province, rehabbed many an old house, built out and lived and traveled in three vans and a tiny house on wheels, worked in corporate America, farmed, traveled across the US and Canada many times, and to other countries as well, and sold places that I loved with all my heart and moved on to other adventures. I now live over 3000 miles from where I was born. My family (what's left of them) cannot understand me at all. Most of them still live where they were born. But if I die tomorrow, I can say that I have really LIVED my life to the fullest. And it's not over yet! I wouldn't trade my life for anyone's. Keep truckin' and enjoyin'. I say. No physical property can ever be as valuable as adventure and experiences.
Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏 to that!!!🙏🙏🙏🕊
Hey Boss, I can see why you would want warmer bones in the Winter as well as see and do things in a New place🎉.
Happy Trails!
JO JO IN VT 💞
So very well said. Sounds like you've done very well with that tank of gas :-))
I'll be honest, i haven't seen your videos for awhile. But then i see one, then another and then i binge watch for hours, just to catch up. In all truthfulness, i love watching your channel. As I'm five years older than you, you provide me with a brother's wisdom that hits me where I needed it. Thank you.
Welcome back and thank you for your kind words.
Well put sir 👏 Since Frankie will always be apart of the cabin journey, would be cool to see a drawing of him outside of the cabin. Just a thought. I know I’d buy one!
Oh man, that would be awesome! I'd buy one as well!!!
Me too ,I love yr and Frankie's journey. Godbless u and enjoy 😊
I would buy a drawing of Frankie too JC.
What a beautiful tribute to Glen. Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be ..
As a wise old farmer once said to me when I was a "twenty-something" with no clue.....'Son, it is far better to wear out than to rust out'
Had me in tears. So true. Making good memories along life's journey is the most important thing.
Keep chasing those dreams, cause a dream won't chase you back! Blessings on all you and Lori do,
True words, true words! We get too attached to things instead of discovering new things. I remember people's reaction when I moved from Germany to the US. I was ready to do a big change again 25 years later. By then I had a husband and 3 kids and no one was willing to go along, so that dream fizzled. But should I become husbandless, I think I could just revive that dream and go with it after all. Then again: not my will but God's, shall be the final determination. Peace to you, boss!
Good luck with your journey :-)
I'm one year short of 80 and I can attest to what you're saying. I've had a wonderful life of adventure, from one conquest to the next, some adventures more successful than others, but each an adventure none the less. I think that's why I came to love your channel. We are fellow "adventurers". Love you my friend and I'm wishing you and Lori the best in whatever adventure you get caught up in next!
Thank you my friend. I can't say I'd enjoy life much if there wasn't an adventure thrown into the mix.
Geeez you had me in tears by the end! 🤣🤣 what an amazing life ❤️❤️❤️
Time flys! I can’t believe it’s already been almost 7 years at the camp!
Me too.
Hello Boss! This was a great video. My situation is a little different. I had a home, and was blessed to have it for 43 years. I sold it to help financially with where I’m at. I miss my home and I love my life here also. I think its wise to own property these days. I wished I could have done that. Were living in incredible prophetic times and I just want to be as close and obedient to the Lord and Saviour so I’m not ashamed. I want others to know him and trust him with all their heart. I tell you this so that whatever decisions you need to make you go to him before action. Anyway, If say you have had a wonderful enjoyable life already and what’s left will be Gods will. As long as we are walking with him we haven’t veered off the path! Take care and God Bless always.
God Bless :-)
Our journeies are different but similar ,in age and direction. It's nice to hear your insight....
A northeast neighbor .
I live right on the VA Tenn state line here in the Appalachian mountains. I have enjoyed my hunting fishing and the outdoors all of my life. I think me and you are about the same age. I have diabetes heart disease and all the aches and pains of getting old lol. And I have been watching your videos on TH-cam for years and i really have enjoyed your video sir. My wife 2 yrs ago had heart attack and had to have open heart surgery and three arterys replaced bypasses surgery done. All six of our kids are grown. And we still try to get out and go camping and fishing and I still do a little hunting. But I'm like you I want to be completely out of gas when my time comes.😊 God bless from a fan.
Keep on keepin on Tim. We plan to spend some time in the Bristol and surrounding areas so you never know if our paths will cross. Many blessings to you and yours.
At the end of it all it's about your relationship with God, the world and it's memories are secondary. I have enjoyed your channel over the years, thank you!
Amen
Always a pleasure hearing from you, Boss. A lot of changes since The Boss Of The Swamp videos caught my eye some 11-12 years ago....
Lots of changes. I, too spent time in the woods of the Pacific Northwest in my youth living with wood heat and kerosene lighting in a A-frame bungalow. Best time of my life! I'll keep an eye open for your next installment! Cheers!
JC when you can get around to making videos we always know that we will enjoy them. We miss not being able to see as many as we used to see but we will always enjoy the ones that you get around to making. Keep enjoying your dreams and share with us as you can. We love you, Lori, Tildy and all the memories of Frankie..... keep living your dreams my friend and hopefully we can continue to live there with you! May God bless you all!
Thank you Archie And God Bless you and yours.
Bossman - I've followed your channel for many many years and I built my own cabin in the wilderness because of YOU - no kidding. Your "the power of baby steps" has shaped how I approach change and/or how I approach the quest of the things I want in my life. I will never question your decisions, your lens or your vision as you get better with every step and with every experience in every phase of your life. You're strategic and calculated but you are also fearless........I appreciate you for showing us an example of how to live life to its fullest. CHEERS to you Bossman.
I appreciate your kind words Bill. Thank you.
Don't wait to live your dreams. Make memories now. Living the life everyday!
Go for it. Thanks for everything, and I wish you and your wife, the very, very best.
As a professional musician I followed your philosophy; from Carnegie Hall to Austria and great performance halls in between. But when it was over at age 70, I left it to pursue new dreams. My colleagues ask how I could leave it all behind and I replied “there’s more gas in the tank of life”. In the last 5 years I’ve built a rustic house in the Ozarks, maintain my organic garden as a Master Gardener, and fish whenever I wish. It was hard to give up conducting symphonies, playing cello in quartets, and singing Schubert lieder, just as it was hard to turn over your keys. But on to new dreams! Our tanks are emptying fast! God bless and keep you in the palm of his hand!
Thank you for sharing this and I wish you the best on your new journey :-))
Home is where the heart is. Sitting on a porch and looking out on what makes your heart sing, is paramount.
Nature mothers all life.
Wish you guys the best of luck! Many more memories to come.
I have enjoyed your work and perspectives of life...best of luck on wherever you head next! Blessings!
Thank you :-)
Wise words, thank you for sharing this important reminder to enjoy life, always burning the tank on things we value!
Hey Boss. As always, you speak wise words. I'm going to be 68 in October and I'm feeling the gas running out faster and faster. But I've lived many dreams, and I'm very lucky to have had many friends, and I certainly count you as one of them. Thank you.
Thank you and I feel the same. The gas is running out fast and I think the Ethanol is slowing me down haha :-D
I have a quote on the wall at our bar that states " MOTTO TO LIVE BY. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractivve and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, margarita in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming. WHOO HOO, what a ride!" unkown author.
Excellent video. For sale, you have a listing? We live in New Hampshire. Enjoy your new life journey! Thank you, Heather & Bill
I have no listed it yet but will make a video showing it here first.
Hello Boss of the Swamp and Miss Lori…Danny from Deep South Homestead sent me to your channel and if Danny admires you all then I know that I will enjoy learning from your videos also🤗 May God bless you daily 🙏
Thank you for coming and welcome to our channel :-)
I've very much enjoyed your adventure sharing over the years. Thank you. I pray that whatever the Lord has planned for your future that you and Laurie experience it together in Love and laughter. Peace to you both may the Lord smile on both of you.
Thank you :-)
Such a great insight!!! Love to hear these philosophies for sure brother
Glad you enjoyed!
Couldn’t agree more with your life philosophy. Thanks for sharing!
You two do whatever you choose. Happy trails...............
I've been watching your videos for I don't even know how long, I'm 71 now and I've wanted to travel to visit family in 4 other states for the last 3 years.
Watching your video, inspired me to go for it. Make some memories, enjoy what time that I have left. So Tennesse, Kentucky , South Carolina and Florida, here I come.
Maybe we'll see you in Tennessee :-)
I am so happy for you and Laurie (hope that is spelled correctly). You are doing what we all dream of but never Pursue. God Bless you and your family.
Thank you and God Bless :-)
That my friends … was a FABULOUS video!!! I’m officially 100% moved in with the folks now. They watch this one with me. Now we keep asking my father if he has enough gas left in the tank. He says he does. An hour latter decides he doesn’t. *Putt Putt* He’s stalling. So my recommendation is “JUST DO IT”!!! Liquidate what you need too (keep one) and do the road trip of your lives and most of all have fun!!!
Yessah :-)
I also had a stroke 14 months ago boss. The second one almost killed me. But I was extremely lucky. I am in excellent condition for being 63. I believe it was God warning me to get my act together. Yes I made a lot of mistakes. And yes I eliminated all the stress. I have a second chance, and I want to live to be 96. Since my mom is 89 and is in excellent shape and she says 96 is a great number. Never looked back , keep making memories boss. I wish you and Lori all the best.
Stuff like that sure throws you a wakeup call about how fast life can change. Best of luck to you.
Love u both
I agree with selling and moving on to enjoy the next adventure! We have always done the same! As we get older though it’s harder to move on to what’s ahead! Nancy from Canada
My wife and I are in our early 60s now. We just purchased a new motor home. Getting ready to see this great country up close and personal. Time for next chapter in our lives after 45 yrs in construction business. I feel every thing you just mentioned. Thank you for posting sir.
Best wishes for a happy journey :-)
A great video, "Make Beautiful Memories" came into my mind years ago and I wrote that phrase down. At the time I was a single mom with two children born with Cystic Fibrosis. Life expectancy was 12 years when they were born. I knew I had God in my life, without Him I wouldn't have made it. He was my keeper. I told my children that their life wasn't determined by a disease. My daughter lived to be almost 24 yrs. old. My son lived to be 38 1/2 yrs.old and married for over 13 yrs. Boss, you look so much like my son. You could pass as brothers He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. I chose to let them live life. I tried to " Make Beautiful Memories". Keep. Making those Memories each day. Blessings to you.
Thank you my friend and blessings to you as well :-)
We just did the same thing!! Sold the farm, bought a camper, headed out of cold weather for the winter and headed overseas in Feb. for endless adventures.. Have traveled the US for many years, raised six kids, spent 37 years in the military with hubby and seen all of the US but Alaska and Hawaii.. Gotta go while you still can.. We are 71 and 76 and dont plan on stopping the adventures anytime soon.. Go for it!!!! and by the way, as much as I have looked, caskets still dont come with pockets. So dont worry about getting rid of "things."
Sounds like you're enjoying yourselves and my hat's off to you both. Live Now and live it up. I thought about building my own casket and lining it with bubblefoil :-))
As a guy a year younger than you, kids grown up and moved away, parents just passed in the last 8 months, property in Miami and western North Carolina I can definitely feel the parallels. I have never spent more time than 2 weeks here and there in the mountains but can feel the desire to be up there sitting on my front steps listening to the creek rushing by. We leave in Oct for our first 3 weeks stay and have a big family reunion planned for July next year up there. The desire to drag up and go there is growing. As my buddy says to me often "I feel ya"
Have a great trip :-)
Being in my mid 60's I know your words about life are very true.
I've been trying for almost 6 years to complete my dreams. But I seem to keep being kicked in the teeth every time I try to move forward. But I won't give up. I want to return to the deep country with a few acres to build my own (final) cabin and finish my life like I started it many years ago. With my own garden, and fruit orchard, and farm animals being raised for food. And watching all that happens on the homestead from up close & personal. By putting it in my hands and molding it my way. I just want to go back to the simple days. when I was the happiest.
Stay focused Denise and I wish you the best on your journey.
I’ve tried too but being alone makes it impossible now. I have health problems now and have to give up on my dream. I’m 76. Can’t fight my family any more. They just want me to sit in a rocker and die. Just do it hon. I don’t have anything to live for now. U need your dream. Make it your reality
Always good to hear wisdom from you Boss! Enjoy your journeys 😊
Great video and I’m sure it’s well received by all ! Shortly after we bought our camp ( which is now home as you know 😁) I had a thought and wrote it down. My wife found it and asked her niece to make into a sign to hang up. Which she did and it’s the first thing I see every morning. “ get off your ass and go make memories you’ll never forget !” Take care my friend
That's a good sign :-))
My next birthday I'll be 80, if I make it. My bucket for my "Bucket List", is still more than half filled. It will never be empty. I have come to realize that the "Good Old Days" were back when you could do things. I have so many things that need to be done, and I can no longer do them ! Do what you can while you can ! Enjoyed the video. Thanks.
Spot on, JC. "Life is fragile...eat dessert first."
You do what you need or want to do buddy you’ve earned it no matter what 🙏🏻🇺🇸👍
I remember that time in July '17. Time sure goes fast. So much work has been done on the camp since then! It's a great place! And I can sure sympathize with how difficult it will be to leave it. But, hopefully, you'll be on to better things! And hopefully, we can follow along!
BOSS , I HOPE YOU READ THIS. I haven't watched TH-cam in a long, long time. My wife had a stroke and our lives have changed. Anyway, I decided to play catchup and watch some of your latest videos. Then in the comment section I noticed someone talking about Frankie passing. "WHAT?" I said to myself. I searched through your videos going back 8 months and finally found the video where you made the announcement. I was torn up to say the least. I haven't even told my wife yet because she will not take it well. We remember watching you and Frankie playing around while you were building the New York cabin. God, has it been that long? I'm so sorry to hear of this. We all loved Frankie!! I mean everybody who subscribes to you I'm sure. Take care and I'll make sure to get on TH-cam more often to watch and hear of your upcoming adventures!!
Thank you for your kind words regarding Frankie. He is greatly missed. He was one of a kind.
Agree 100% on your sentiments !! 63 here and husband is 62... our life long dream was to live in NH in a cabin and we did it !!! 3years ago... no regrets is KEY!
I smiled all the way through your comment so I thank you for sharing your thoughts. We will end up in Montana at some point and will be looking for places to park for a night or two. Any leads on that would be appreciated. Thanks again.
The goal is that you live your best life. You do what’s best for you. You are a great example of life.
What an amazing gentleman and a book of knowledge. God bless
Thank you and God Bless.
Life is short, my dad said month before he past! He was 80. That was over 2 years ago,already. Time stops for nobody! Enjoy to the fullest. Stay blessed!
Sure have been missing you guys . . . I suppose it's all my fault because I am not a computer/high tech whiz. I guess I need to search these sites more often. I don't have a clue as to how to get to Patreon. Maybe I need to speak with my Daughter. Regardless in reference to your current message what you do is what you gotta do and to hell with everyone else. Your life is yours and I'm happy to know you're willing to share it. I too have been extremely busy adding on to my camp at 78 years old I must be crazy, but I love doing this sort of stuff. You just keep on keeping on Sir. If you ever choose to write a book from your journals, I will purchase that book I collect books, my collection of books is primarily hard cover and nonfiction.
Like you, I love to build stuff and I could put add ons to my add ons continuously. Good luck with your project.
JC, I have followed you for years and have had the very same philosophy as you. As you said, things can change in a blink. In 1998 I was hit on my Harley going to work. I almost lost my right leg. After three years I ended up rehabbing and learned to walk all over again. I bought 100 acres with a cabin on it, sold off some timber and had a well drilled. Since you first started making Vlogs on You Tube, I have followed you and have been dumbfounded by our similarities. You are like a brother from a different mother. I never miss you and Lori's vlogs. I almost bought your homestead in NY, but decided NY wasn't for me. I wept when you lost Frankie. Your Vlogs still inspire me to this day. I really enjoy watching your life unfold. I love the Dutch oven cooking too. Glad you recovered from your illness. Take care.
Sam
Thank you for your kind words Sam and a happy new year to you.
Fantastic view and analysis of living life. So happy for you.
Thank you :-)
Boss, I have to say this is one of your best videos ever, you have had one great life so glade to have shared a small part of it. God Bless you both
Thank you kindly :-)
This video really moved me. After reading so many of the comments left here, I just find anything to say that would be better or mean more. I am so touched by you & Lori & your lives. Your outlook on life is beyond wonderful. So few people will ever have the experiences that you two have had. So many people are spending their whole lives on that hamster wheel. I'm one of them. Married 8 years to an awful, abusive man. Divorced him 42 years ago. Great decision. I'm 71 & still working full time. Living paycheck to paycheck but grateful that I have one. I absolutely Love your videos. I guess I'm living life through you & Lori. I'm ok with that. You folks are a Blessing from GOD! I am looking forward to more of your adventures. I can't imagine how painful it will be to have to give your key to someone else. Makes me sad. But I agree with your way of thinking. Not many people have your guts & outlook on life. I wish You & Lori the best in Life, & I wish the same for your precious friend Glenn. Love you both. Brenda Arnold Wichita KS.
Thank you Brenda. I very much appreciate your kind words ;-)
I'm so glad you keep journals. I do too but unfortunately, not as long as I should have. The first few journals I kept need to be rewritten. Long story another time. One of my life long dreams was to move back home to Nova Scotia and I did and there was definitely sacrifice to do it. I was born here, adopted and taken to the US and brought up there. So the US has always been a home to me. Now Nova Scotia is but the US will always be as well. Love your videos as always. Always learn/realize something every time.
I have a huge stack of journals but a lot of them I don't bother reading. Too much time, money and emotion wasted on short term relationships. It was fun at the time but looking back, I wish I had used my time more wisely :-x
@@thebossoftheswamp I can totally relate. My first journals were written under a kind of brainwashing. I don't want anyone reading those after I'm gone and thinking I lost my mind. Well, I did for a while there lol. I also don't want to destroy them so some serious second writing is going to happen.
Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed your wisdom, thoughts & video. Your absolutely right about living and enjoying the journey. We never know what tomorrow might bring. I had intentions of traveling in 2022 but got covid in 2021 which left me on oxygen and I'm still trying to heal myself. Some things in life don't seem fare. My husband who was 6 yrs younger than me died from covid. Now my nephew who is a farmer had to have an emergency surgery on his neck because they found a fractured vertebrae and some other issues. He's lucky to be alive and able to use his arms. I was told the tumor on his spine was cancerous. No one has the promise of tomorrow and it's best to enjoy every moment of it along with your family and friends. I still have hopes and dreams for my life and I hope that I'll be able to enjoy every last minute I have of it. Hey Boss to you and Lori I've really enjoyed getting to know you through your videos and no one can tell you or anyone else how to live. Just do what you think is best and I hope you'll include us on the journey. Best wishes to you Always. 🙏 God Bless ❤
Life sure can throw us some crap at times and I've had my share of it as well. Keep on keepin on my friend and many blessings to you and yours.
Im 65 and retiring december 31st, 2023. Ive done the cabin thing, sold it and paid off my house on seven acres with a thousand foot stream, a hundred blueberry bushes, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. I live one mile from one of the small finger lakes and minutes from two others. Electric has gone up to $40. A month cause im frugal with it. Tons of firewood free for the cutting. Dear, bear, turkeys, fisher cats and mink. Only a mile from town. This is where ill stay ..for now. But there are old people i met in my early twenties that I've never forgotten because of the hours and hiurs i spent with them talking about when they built the AlCan highway and TVA in Tennessee and the civil war battles that took place on their property. Memories sre great but even better when you share them with the young people who love the stories as much as you enjoyed living them.
So enjoy your life philosophy, it rings so true !
You are a great motivator. Keep up the good work !!!
Thank you :-)
We are always moving on & are merely pilgrims. There is a place prepared for those who want it. It's good to see that you are enjoying your journey. Many have been made happy getting to come along on your journey.
Well said
Follow your heart. Do what you feel YHVH is calling you to do. I’ve really enjoyed your videos over the years. Thank you.
An incredible video and great advice!! I’m 71 years old and I’m measuring how much gas is left in the tank. None of us knows how much time we have left but, like you, I’ve made some big changes in the last two years to maximize the gas mileage. Best of luck JC and I sincerely hope all works out for you!!
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for saying so. I'm trying to increase my mileage with a solar panel :-))
Sage advice. Thanks, Boss. Keep on, keep on!
You bet :-)
Right on Boss! What's this life for, if we don't try to live out our dreams??
Being a fellow New Hampshire resident. stumbled across your videos years ago. Your words of wisdom are greatly appreciated. Seeing the relationship you had with Frankie.
Led me down the path of getting. My boy cooper he is a australian shepherd and as smart as a whip. We are fortunate enough to spend all day together. As I run a motorcycle repair shop. You are either growing or dying there is no third direction. Keep up the good work sincerely jake
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
So very true JC - tomorrow is not guaranteed and this thing we call life goes by so very fast. Do what you enjoy and make the most of every day. On a side note, I still think you are crazy for selling the homestead but I understand why you are doing it. God bless and take care.
Don’t worry Boss, as a old guy told me once, “old age is always 20 years from where you are right now.” I remember as a kid asking my mom how old she was. She said 36, I think, and I thought wow she is old. Now at 62, that’s pretty young.
I am 47 and going through a pretty rough time right now. Do you think I am too old to fulfill my dreams?
Absolutely not! At 52 I packed up everything and moved cross country to buy land in Tennessee. Lived 2 weeks in a tent in state park after I put everything in a storage unit. Bought a small camper to live in. 6 months in a RV park until I bought land to move onto. Built 600 sq. Ft. Cabin with some help. Developed 1/2 acre garden. 20+ chickens now. Rabbits and pigs too. Did I mention I did this almost entirely on my own? No truck so had to make 10x the trips hauling lumber and supplies in my car. No well (quoted $20k last year because I'm up on a hill and wells up here between 350-700 ft. down) so packed water for 6 years until I bought 4 -275 gallon totes for water catchment. Turning 61 later this year. Hard work keeps you young but no one tells you that secret! Better get going LIVING or get going dieing!
P.S. FEAR is #1 thing that holds people back from moving forward in their life!!
@@UncoverTruth Thank you so much for your words of advice. I appreciate them so much.
@@debunker-rks You are most welcome. Don't give up! Keep going!
Please don’t sell the cabin where Frankie is buried! He is a legacy himself! My wife and I loved Frankie like he was our own! Love your channel! ❤
We have no plans of selling that property at this time.
My favorite memory is when you and frankie would be out there in the swamp setting trap lines. Those were fond memories, even though I lived vicariously through you guys. I felt like I was right there with you. I always wanted to live the life you do but growing up in the desert anything planted that's not native dies in the summer sun and wood and solar stuff doesnt last more than year or two , we dont have woods. At 48 We are making the plunge before its too late and moving up to the forest. Your videos over the years have been inspiring and I have acquired traps to run my own lines. In a months time the world will be a different place and scenery for us. I thank you for the inspiration and great ideas you have shared in the many years I have watched you. God bless you Boss
That's awesome and I wish you the best on your new journey. Thank you for commenting.
All those places you mentioned I dream of going there as well since I was a kid. I lived in Alaska for 3 years and I’m going to Montana next summer and I can’t wait. I try to create as many memories as possible nowadays
Thanks for another great video. Life is memories. I have many memories with different people. When your parents or siblings or spouse is no longer with you, all your have left are memories.
Thanks for sharing your heart. Such wisdom. It has been a great journey…thank you for allowing me (and others) to come a long. I am so excited to see and come along with you as you Mi e in to the next dream!
Thank you so much!
Great vid JC and well received. I wish you both health and happiness in all your future adventures. Enjoy my friend...
Good to hear from you buddy. Are you still living in Maine? If so, what part? We plan to come to maine at some point this year.
@thebossoftheswamp we bought a camp on the Eastern canadian border in Danforth on East grand lake. We moved up permanently 4 years back. I started a carpentry business and it's doing well. The old camps rough but has a great veiw. We cleared the lot across the road for a new garage and wood shop. Been staying wicked buisy but am taking some time to get a little bear hunting in this fall.
Wonderful words ❤ Make them memories and thank you for sharing them. We love you guys and will support every decision you'll make.
Thank you kindly :-)
And thanks for sharing your journal with us!
There's alot of wisdom in those words my friend! God Bless
Very good insight and advice. I was born a military brat, traveled all over the world with my family, then when i was old enough, i to joined the army and have continued to travel everywhere. I have a house, but i don't technically call it home. Just not real sure if i want to be stuck somewhere. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video. Best of luck on your next adventure.
My last response got posted here instead of where it should have gone. You can tell it's after 5 haha
Hiya Boss, Lori, Tildy and Beautiful People 🌻. We love and appreciate y'all. Thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe. God Bless Y'all ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
What a wonderful talk.watching this sure makes one reflect back to days of my youth. Wish you total happiness in the future. ❤
Thank you so much 😀
Greetings from Poland Jim, I loved this video and your story. If I had not made a choice to move to Poland when we did and have the natural amenities here where we live I would not have the same in England. Like you I love to walk in the forests and there's plenty in our area. As always my friend good luck on your journey and be happy.
Reading this made me realize how little I know about Poland. I don't know why but I never thought of it of having wilderness areas. Interesting.
@@thebossoftheswamp you will be surprised at how much wilderness there's in Poland and wildlife in abundance. My son tracks animals in our local forests. There is wilderness galore here, national parks etc.
The video isn't loading for me yet so I haven't seen it yet. Sight unseen, I agree wth anything that elevates you further. We sold OUR 'forever homestead' 2.5 years ago, because the value of it doubled in the pandemic, and _no matter how much we liked that homestead_ , we were looking at 150K in CASH for selling our HOMEstead, and were able to go buy us a LANDstead. 40 solid wooded acres of East Texas glory!! 😂
We've never had a damn thing in our lives... she's a widow at 32 with 3 small children and I'm a poor old abused child who became a multiple ex con. But we were able to get us SOMETHING.. a Suburban Homestead! But then... the OPPORTUNITY arose and we struck while the iron was hot. We were blessed to be able to buy a home to raise the kids in, and we also seen the blessing opportunity arise when the homes value doubled in 7 years. Take that which is offered! Life's too short lol
Pineywoods of East TX here also. Hope you are OK...over 3,000 heavy forested area on fire in Jasper County area....homes lost...praying for these folks and for rain.
Well done and best wishes with your journey.
Boss thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate you sharing your journey. I'm 43 and we have a beautiful spot. Getting things in place so we don't have to work the 8-5 til we are "supposed" to retire. Working towards enjoying my wife and I's journey to get there! Great words of encouragement!
That's awesome. Enjoy it while you can.
Thanks for making another inspirational and Good Ole Boy down to earth video Boss!
Glad you enjoyed :-)
I love hearing your honest insight... Thanks Boss!
Thank you Boss !❤
You're welcome!
I have always found you to be interesting and endearing. I love your outlook on life. I hope when I'm near my end I can say that I did as many of the things as I want to do. I, too, enjoy my relaxing morning coffees watching the sun come up. It's the favorite part of my days. Also, I think your journals should be made into a book. Reading about your adventures and different cabins would be a great addition to my morning coffees. 😊
Thank you for your kind words :-))
What a tear jerker. So well spoken.
Thank you.
Boss, you inspire thought and actions. You help us remember and go forward. Thank you and Glen. You are great friends, OK, i will never meet either of you, in person. But thanks.. keep on Keepinh on.
Things I can not actually do can still be enjoyed eith and through you. God bless and keep on.....
I am having a great time my friend
Thank you and many blessings to you and yours Albert :-)
Words of wisdom! Wow this was a really good one to Boss!!! I'm older than you are but I think you're the wisest. Blessing Boss!
I appreciate that. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your journey, and memories. Always keeping frankie in my memories..😊😊😊😊😊😊
Our pleasure!
Glenn and you are so correct on life. Enjoy all your videos, but this one is right on. Take care and God bless. Catch you on the next one.
Thank you Terry and God Bless ;-)
Hi Boss as one dream ends another one begins wonderful video regards to Lori
ahhh Boss you are the artist, the builder, the backwoods and the dreamer. You were born in 1963 I in 1954. I am approaching the end a bit differently than you, but it is all good. Thank you for your insights.
A visit filled with much wisdom. Thank you BossMan for sharing your thoughts. It's always a joy to visit with you here on YT. Listening to you reminded me of two quotes I heard a number of years ago and have not forgotten...'you never know when the last time you do something, will be the last time you do something'...so be present and enjoy... and 'when you have major life changes, you make major life changes'. Change is scary, but so it being paralyzed with fear. We can't go back, so we must move forward. It's best to be about living and do what you want while you can. As you've said, life can change in a moment. God bless you as this 'season' begins to come to a close, and your prepare for the next adventure. I look forward to sharing the journeys you and Lori, and Tildy, will take together. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Thank you my friend. We have set up a base camp in NY and in the process of setting up another in NH. Then we will travel a bit with no set agenda. Just be feathers in the wind for a while and wherever we land... so be it. We have a home base to return to. It's a nice change for us :-))
Hello JC and Lori - Oh I remember how you went back and forth regarding moving to your dad's camp. I was all for your coming home, partly because I came home after my traveling and living abroad. The timing was good and look what you both have accomplished in projects and regaining health. I like your decision of buying surrounding land and the 10 acres with grid access. Well done.Traveling plans is also good timing. Life in the USA is changing. I look forward to your "on the road adventures".