A Tour of Our 21'st Century Home | CABIN BUILD | PIONEER LIFE|STONE MASON
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- Peter begins laying the second layer of pine planks on the floor to stop drafts. He uses a hand plane to take down the high spots on the sub floor. He continues to lay stones, as he builds the chimney for his rumford fireplace.
He then gives a tour of his 21'st century home, contrasting some of the conveniences with the lifestyle of the pioneers in the 1700's. He discusses the importance of planting trees, before looking at the first log cabin he built on the property, the original historic retreat. That cabin has been modified, adding conveniences such as outdoor shower and wood stove.
As he discusses the history of the indigenous peoples on the continent, he works on a sewing new haversack from brain tanned deer hide.
Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Shane Kelly
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I so enjoy your channel.....i could watch for hours. Enjoy all the details of history, enjoy your attitude. So much of this history is being lost.....Thank you for keeping it alive.
Thank you Peter. I wish you were 500 miles closer. You’re a wealth of information
Thank you but, as to the wealth of information,it seems as I age I’m becoming poorer not weather, lol. The old attic does hold as much!
I like all three of your houses, and agree 100% about showers, to the point of even punching holes in the bottom of a wooden bucket. It was brisk but it and a cup of campfire coffee is the only way to start a day! 'Course there was no canvas curtain, But if ya didn't want to see man in all his glory you should avert your gaze. Now 70 years later I figure most would give me a curtain just so there is no chance... LOL Love your site, and from your neighbors to the south, happy Independence day. Love how you matched up Canada day to it , it wasn't missed by me. Thanks as really appreciate
your posts.
I’m only a couple of years behind you and pretty sure someone would be passing me that there curtain. Happy Independence Day to you.
You have gotten a head start living in Heaven.
Indeed!
@@TheWoodlandEscape A little cabin, thunderstorm outside, wood stove, rocking chair, books. All that is missing is a coffee pot on either the wood stove or the cook top.
As far as the outhouse being the SECOND most important building, I'm not really certain. In an emergency, one can take shelter in an outhouse...but there are some things that one just doesn't do in the cabin.
Love the care you show in your work and historical recreation. Inspiring.
I want to thank you out of my heart for posting another video. I enjoy each and every one of them and hope they will keep coming. Your part of the woods, trees and animals are so different from our South African Bushveld and it fascinating to me. Be Blessed
Love to see your part of the world some day, assuming the days don’t run out. I appreciate your comments and I’m glad you’re enjoying our endeavor.
Christian Kruger: Are you related to the past Governor of SA and from whom the Kruger National Park is named? It is a wonderful place to visit even though you can't get out of your vehicle for obvious reasons! Visited your country twice and feel in love with it all! Even visited areas that I should have not! If Peter Kelly and his wife ever visit you ensure that they do not have a shovel....we would never be able to get them through customs!
@@milliebanks7209, yes we have the same surname. But two brother came into South Africa around 1736 from Germany.
I am the direct lineage from the one brother. The 8th generation. President Paul Kruger came from the lineage of the other brother. Therefore I am related but not directly. But we both come from pioneer families that are called Voortrekkers- which is a Dutch and Afrikaans word for pioneer or those who trekked in front.
So glad Ron & Justine at Frontier Patriot mentioned your channel. What a treat taking us back to a time when folks were resourceful, life was simpler (and tough, surely). And, an outdoor shower!!...a dream.
They are the best. We’re looking forward to finally meeting them.
Another great video. Love the outer shell of the chimney. It will be stubby once completed…
Thanks Doug. I’m hoping to have it finished in the next week or two … the search for rocks goes on!
So true about how history is taught. As well as how that particular history is perpetuated into all parts of culture, movies and literature. What one thinks is truth can be far from reality.
Your last sentence certainly applies to colonial history around the world.
@@TheWoodlandEscape The sad thing is most people do not understand that even in modern times many things just as terrible have happened to 1st nations people's especially in the western U.S. It has been good chatting with you despite the topic. Keep up the good work.
Well said
Thanks for the tour there eh! It explains a lot, and happy Canada day also... I also been torn with what happened lately being Metis I know it's in the past but we have try to figure this out as a country... thanks for sharing
We do indeed need to address the issue Denis. In my humble opinion, we constantly come up with ways to address the problems, the problem is, we don’t involve the very people who are affected. They need to be part of the solution.
The new fireplace is looking awesome 👌, I am ready to rent the cabin you showed us. Will move in asap! Beautiful. Could live there the rest of my days.
There are days Todd when I really would step back 200 or so years full time. No reason small cabins can’t meet our needs.
Well said. Being first Nation I honestly respect you're candor. Thank you for that. ☺️
Thanks Lenard, your comment is appreciated.
Great video. Really enjoyed watching as always. Thank you.
Thanks for the tour. Lovely. My parents have a 12 acre homestead and I built a tiny off grid house that looks like it's been here awhile. It's my retreat. Work is at my parents, garden, livestock, soap business, batch cooking, canning. I cook breakfast at my house. Shower & clothes washing at my parents. I pay 1/3 of the land taxes for squatter rights. They are in their 80's.
Wanted to give a shout out to Cathy. She is there behind that camera and does a excellent job that makes viewing a pleasure. It feels like I'm there with yall on a tour.
Your arrangement is absolutely brilliant! Thanks so much for joining us on our walk about.
What a beautiful homestead you have!!! A little bit of heaven on earth.
Lovely property and homes you have! Thank you for the tour!
For the past 4 years and a few months I have lived without running water. No Sink. No Shower. Bathing out of a bucket. That's NOT the hardship. I want a FLUSHING TOILET!! LOL
A darn handy thing when it comes to the onset of winter!
Heck, I would love to live in any of your homey cabins. Beautifully built. Thank you for showing us.
What a beautiful home on beautiful property , they say time flies when you are having fun , but I thought I've been watching your channel for years at least two . But it turns out to be just under a year , this is my first time seeing this video and I never miss any of your videos . I wait patiently every week , and as soon as I'm done with that weeks video , I wait patiently again . I think I'm going to binge watch all of you oder videos , in the next few weeks. Can't get enough of "a we bit of History " .
Wow, that’s some dedication Walt. We kinda like our hide away in the hinterland … can’t see a neighbour or a road.
Thanks for sharing to our page!
I see word about you is getting out. More subscribers is good so that your knowledge isn't lost to time . I was just talking with a fellow who wrote a book actually two about railroads in a small area of NY. We talked about how much of the history of daily life has been forgotten or pushed aside. Thank you for sharing your expertise and your reflections. My week is scheduled around each new video. Thank you
Thanks Mark. My, scheduling your week around my videos is indeed flattering.
Outstanding video Brother !! 👍👍💪💪💪💪💪✌✌
Fantastic, you tell your stories so well, cannot help but be captivated , well done.
Appreciate your kind words.
wanted to add really cool place you folks have ,I guess we are all blessed to in one way or another ,again thanks for letting us tag along
Thank you for those last kind words. Ive had the privilege of working with most of the different native tribes of eastern Canada for the last 20 years. Their history goes back thousands of years...the stories of their travels and migrations when they were nomadic are mind boggling, fascinating and such attestment to the undauntable human spirit to not only survive but flourish. They never seemed to develop that desire to own and dominate nature..they had flourished in mother nature's warm embrace for so long...like the animals in that poem you quoted...there was a time when humans were in harmony like the bear , the whale, the chikadee or the ant...now it is still possible to be in that harmony, in that state of mind and spirit...all that is needed is an open heart..Meegweetch
Meegweetch, I totally agree with your thoughtful words. As to harmony, while one can certainly find it , I fear our mother earth is struggling to keep up and all due to the greed of man.
Man that’s nice! Love the fireplace too
Can’t get enough of your awesome videos
Absolutely loved the tour of your homestead. You've built a really beautiful collection to be proud of. We share the same love and admiration of not only history, but also of native culture and native people. They've given us so much in exchange for the short end of the stick... I lament that we can't go back in time and give them the respect and dignity they deserve. So I live with that respect for them here and now and try to teach it to my own children and the people I cross paths with in living history. It's worth the effort to me.
We share your sentiments!
It’s looking really good! Love the stone work! I know it’s not easy but you’re doing a fantastic job.
Have been following you for about six months now. Love the work you do. Can you tell me what the name of that tune is that plays at the end of the video?
Not sure AJ but, I’ll look into for you.
thanks again for another Pete/family,take care all
I have stayed here. That shower was amazing to use. Absolutely loved it! And thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Your welcome back anytime my friend.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you. ❤️
LOVED
That's just great you can build this Homestead ,I bought my Dream Home 4yrs ago but a life in the Home Remodeling business and construction business ,has ruined my body also splitting firewood by hand for over 45yrs has taken it's toll .I would like to build a log cabin on my rural property . but physically can't anymore .So I really appreciate what you have done and your lifestyle .God bless and thanks for the content.
How about rounding up a few friends.
Excellent video, nice to see your modern life.
Do you live in Canada or usa
Hi Jamie, we live in Canada … Eastern Ontario .
I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. I'm curious, where did you live in New York? I'm from Saratoga Springs, New York myself. My wife and I have just finished visiting all of the provinces of Canada ... beautiful country. We live in Kentucky now.
We lived in the southern tier of the Finger Lakes near Hammondsport/ Bath. Loved that area. Wow, all the provinces, that is an undertaking, good for you. Thanks for your interest in our endeavour.
Great video. Just a week late, lol.
Right, I was a little worried when he didn't release a video last week. Glad he's back, love these videos!
@@flintlock2588 So am I!
Very nice place you've put your time and energy into. We call it a home. Well done young'in
Young’in is it …. If so Ron, you must be my vintage or older, lol. Thanks for the compliment.
It's obvious you have never ever laid a floor.
NEVER PUT THE TOP LAYER OF BOARDS IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE BOTTOM LAYER! IT CAUSES WEAK SPOTS AND UNEAVEN FLOORS.
that is why you always put flooring 90%angle from bottom layer.
( can you put flooring on top of joists the same direction, NO because they would FALL BETWEEN THE JOIST! BOARDS ALWAYS GO ACROST THE SUPPORT UNDERNEATH!)
I appreciate the feedback Cynthia but, I have built a number of houses and barns and you are spot on with your council. However, in the earlier days when one was forced to build with green wood they had to consider shrinkage. So the first layer lays 90 degrees to the joist as you suggested. T he reason the second layer goes the same direction is to stop drafts when the wood shrinks. The boards are all 12” wide but, the second one later spans the bottom layer by 6” thus stopping any drafts. Had I laid I’d the opposite direction I would end up with a draft ever 12 “. I studied two homes in our area, on built in 1830 the other in 1860, both are constructed as I have done on this build.
Hey Peter, we live off grid and have a tankless water heater in our cabin. We also have a wilderness camp were we teach and have people stay I built a shower house there, but have to take it out in the winter.. is it the same for you?
It is indeed. We remove it usually by mid October and set it back up in late April.
Beautiful spread you have. Some nice looking guns on the walls.
Thanks, we kinda like it. Building flintlocks another hobby of mine.
@@TheWoodlandEscape yes, building flintlocks can be a bit addictive.
Sehr schön 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much for sharing even more of your lives and home. What a blessing to be able to live in both worlds on your own property.
So true! We are very lucky to have created this peaceful place.
You have a great location in your modern cabin Peter 👍🇵🇭
Thanks, we kinda like it.
Hello my friend: Greetings and salutations from Carthage Mississippi USA. I hope this note finds you well and happy! I really enjoy your channel, you truly are livin' the life! The life as God intended it to be! Thanks for your efforts. Kindest regards and best wishes to you and yours from your southern neighbor. Pink.
Thank you Sir and salutations right back from up here in Canada. Glad you’re enjoying our historical endevour.
Peter, don't you find that cabin a bit on the small side? Do you and Kathy/Cathy actually live in it full-time?
We spend a lot of time there but, we do have a small one bedroom modern house that we also built. The size is pretty representative of settlers first cabin and around us are numerous ruins of homes from that time period and they are all about that size as the one we built.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you for your reply. Many TH-cam creators seldom do. Well in that time period I guess a couple living in such a space could make it work...until the kids came along! I obviously asked my question about size of cabin before watching ALL of your video! My bad.
Do you use the first cabin, the "Hudson Bay" cabin, as a guest house or "Air BnB"?
Looks like the best of all worlds...
Whats the dimensions of that cabin? It's a very perfect size
12x16.
You have a very nice place there 😊👍
Peter, this was the first time seeing this video, curious where did you live in New York? I grew up on a farm where the trees that were around our home on Quaker Hill came from saplings we transplanted from the woods that surounded our home, and today are still satnding and giving shade. I have been following your channel for some time now and apreciate ot just all you're doing, but, also your historical trivia and observations; thanks for choosing to share your journey with us.
We lived just outside of Prattsburgh, near Bath. There are those that say if you plant a tree you’ll never sit under the shade of it, you have proven that myth totally wrong. We sincerely appreciate your interest in our endeavor.
Peter you built a beautiful life, impressive. Love your channel.
Here in Scotland, my Grandfather house was built in the 1700s and we had to replace some of the floor boards, there was Ash from the fire under the floor boards, both on the ground floor and second story to act as insulation, which worked well.
I imagine this was also used across the water in Canada and the US.
Well, I’ve not read a first person account but, you’ve sparked my curiosity … more research require.
👏👋👍😁😊
Thank you Peter, for acknowledging some of the problems that have long plagued your country, and for taking the time to sit with it and the emotions it brings up. It's an ugly truth, but I truly believe that the only way to do better is by owning up to the mistakes of the past and learning from them. Because it's so easy to ignore the things that we don't want to see, as long as they're not affecting us directly. And that kind of complacency is something we all have to struggle against in order to build a better world for coming generations. Or for there to be a world for future generations at all.
There's a greek proverb I've seen passed around a bit lately, which I thought fairly apropos of this video in several ways: "Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in." Because it's worth the discomfort to keep fighting for human dignity and compassion. 🙂
You are so right in so many ways Karin and I truly appreciate your insight.
It was a hoax of course...
Just overwhelmingly gorgeous Peter
👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
👍 Thanks for uploading!
👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you!
👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!
Fascinating!
Excellent Sir!
What a beautiful homestead you have. And the pond... wow.
my favourite channel..keep it up
That is a flattering compliment Amir, thank you.
@@TheWoodlandEscape you are welcome sir.
It’s all beautifully and tastefully done
Frank.
Thank you.
It looks like a German workbench, that's what a workbench is called in the carpentry trade.
your pond is stunning, how is it so blue? 0:50
We put in an aquatic safe dye that works like wearing sunglasses. Supposedly it reflects ultra violet back and discourages algae. It was a mistake given the artificial colour . On a positive note, it has returned back to its natural colour.
@@TheWoodlandEscape ohhh i see, that makes sense, thank you for the reply
Just curious, why wouldn't you lay the second layer perpendicular to the first? Would be more effective at stopping the drafts. If someone else asked this, my apologies! I've just discovered you. :)
The fireplace is really gorgeous.
A simple answer, as the boards shrink (laid perpendicular) we would have drafts every 12”. The second layer that covers the subfloor cover each crack with 6” of wood. So all boards are 12” wide and on these first layer. We start the second layer with a 6” board and then 12” boards until we get to the opposite wall, ending with another 6” board. Not sure I’ve explained that very well but, I can assure you, there are no drafts in the floor. We’re glad you both found are channel and are enjoying it. We also really appreciate getting feedback from people.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Ah, that makes perfect sense! Thanks :)
I believe packed dirt floors were common?
They were indeed quite common on the frontier in the 1700’s.
Another great video. Great deep thoughts there. I have Canadian friends (both settlers & First Nations) and just like you, they (and many others outside Canada, myself included) are deeply disturbed by the recent findings of the horrible past evidence of something many of us suspected (the widespread abuse of First Nations people). But reality was well beyond & much, much worse than many remotely suspected. Generalized genocide of native children in residential schools, churches & orphanages & others, is an absolutely disheartening part of Canadian (and maybe other Northamerican countries) history. Canada, USA & Mexico have a deep debt of respect & reconciliation to be paid to our unbelievable, culturally rich, noble and amazing First Nations people. Thanks for sharing.
The reality Manuel, there is a need for reconciliation to indigenous peoples around the world. It is my indeed, as you say, absolutely disheartening.
It didn't happen.
I have a cabinet maker's bench of that period in nice shape...with some local history. I wanted to put it with the other 18th and 19th century woodworking tools, but it is still used to hold up the flat screen tv. You have some nice buildings and picturesque land.
Fellow Canadian here. I found your channel earlier this week and watch one video a day. This 'rental' cabin is the perfect size for me. Almost. I'd add six feet to the far end so I could add a pantry to the left, a washroom (with a composting toilet) to the right and a door in the centre (so I'd have two exits). What size is your cabin? Thanks.
Thanks for your interest. Our Airbnb cabin is 16 x 14’. No running water and an outhouse. If we were to live in it, I agree, I would put a small addition to allow a small sleeping quarter and allowing for slightly bigger living area. It is very popular as a short term rental just as it is. We also have an outdoor shower feed from our pond.
@@TheWoodlandEscape, thank you for answering. Using the front door as 3 feet wide, I guessed the front was 16 feet wide and now I know how deep it is. Yes, it is the perfect size. Simply with everything one needs.
Why am I not surprised to see a fiddle/violin hanging on your wall? Please give us a short tune in the near future. Thanks for giving a tour of all your cabins. Am tempted to have one built on my property!
Might just lose most of my subscribers Millie, lol. Actually maybe I will scratch out a tune . I do play guitar a wee bit better but, the fiddle is my fav.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Either one would be pleasing to hear! Guitar or Fiddle! Are able to play First Waltz with Kathy? That is my fav! Cheers, Millie
Ha ! Half way through this episode the subtitles reappeared I am doubley? delighted. A privilege to see the other side of you. Thanks again Peter great episode. John Scotland 🏴
Beautiful work.
Thanks Sid.
Great video my friend!
Thank you very much!
Why do you have the door on the root cellar and the cabin opening out? When I lived up there a good snowstorm would make opening those doors next to impossible. If they opened inward at least they had clearance and you could crawl out or in.
Both are extremely small structures and it boils down to usable space on the interior.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you.
I absolutely enjoy every one of your videos and learn something new with each one. Thanks
What a place, my friend!
We kinda like it.
All of your buildings are so awesome! I love history, too. I love what you are doing. Keep sharing!
Hi who’s to say that things happening today will not be looked upon as bad in 100 years/history is history enjoy your videos 👍🏴
That is in fact the point of what he's saying, though? The point of reflecting on history is to learn from it and prevent atrocities like that from happening again. Too many people ignore the wrongs of the world because they don't want to see them. That's what happened with children at residential schools in Canada. White people were all too happy to ignore the natives telling them their children were being taken and never returned, because it didn't directly affect them.
Just like white people in the US right now are ignoring what's been happening in the ICE camps with refugee children in cages. Some of them are disappearing without a trace into the foster system, actively being robbed of their cultural heritage. Some of them are dying. If you believe the ICE detention centers don't have any children's graves out back, you're delusional.
The *point* is that when you learn about something truly awful like this, you need to stop and examine yourself, you need to listen to the people around you, especially those who are telling you it is hard for them to make their voices heard, you have to sit with the hard, uncomfortable truths and you have to vow to yourself not to let these things happen all over again, and you need to examine the leaders (for example, priests and politicians) who told you these things were good, in order to determine if they were actively misleading you or themselves being misled.
At least, that's the mature, adult thing to do... but some people don't want to think that much, because they'd rather be considered a villain a century from now than spend even five minutes contemplating their own morality in the moment.
Wow, you could not possibly have said that any better and I thank you for your profound words.
Is the butt and pass cabin historically accurate? I always thought it was a modern invention.
Where in Canada is this?
We are in Eastern Ontario.
Absolutely Peter, this Continent
Of Our
Turtle Island🐢 🏝
Is All about to Change for the better
Us Light Workers that are enlightening everyone of the greedy ways of the past will be able to guide everyone back to sustainable living
Only take what you need
Trade
Make sure you and your loved ones are One with The Great Spirit.
Our Creator
And all living🌲🌲🌲🌲🌱💚
Well said Sandy.
A very poignant episode. A true historian knows what they don’t know and try to find out. Never too late to broaden your knowledge and understanding.
Beautiful homestead and one day if allowed for that history museum would love to visit.
The door to our Cedar Hollow Tavern is open for guests.
Man gotta say your doing a awesome job making the 1700's come back to life n I wish that my health n finances would allow me to start that here in Nova scotia
Thanks Steven.
Thank you for showing your home very nice my home used to be in Pennsylvania my family originally came from Albany New York I moved to kirkfield Ontario built a little house and 18th century shop shoe making shop broom making shop in tin making shop love old history that's why your program so interested thank you
Are you still living in Ontario?
@@TheWoodlandEscape yes I'm still living in Ontario was the Civil War re-enactor and I love history
I did Civil War as well with the 49th NY and for a number of years I did mounted cavalry with the 6th Ohio.
@@TheWoodlandEscape wow that's cool we must cross paths I did a lot of New York reenactments to especially the one in Elmira New York I belong with lot of artillery groups I love re-enacting but since I moved to Ontario not much a re-enacting here I am starting to get into the mountain men range I love the 1800s 1700 error it's good too let's talk in person sometime thank you for your videos
We have probably been on the same battlefield at some point. I have been to the one near Elmira … for the life of me I can’t remember the name, starts with a N . Sucks to get old. You can contact me on my email at … thewoodlandescape1@gmail.com
A comfortable Home and something like a Museum. Just Like my Home, but mine isn't so perfect. Congratulations to yours, Peter and Family!😊
Many thanks!
How beautiful cabins!
1st yeahhhhhh. 1st at been 1st ever lol
Your home is beautiful
WOW ! WOW ! WOW! ...such a lucky couple, absolutely stunning.
We are indeed,Kerry.
Hi Peter - greetings from Ireland. I am new to your channel but already hooked. Thank you for sharing your dreamy life and beautiful home / cabins with us.
Hello Lulu, We are glad you’re enjoying. My ancestors are all from Ireland… all 4 of my grandparents emigrated from Ireland in the late 1800’s.
What fantastic spot you live in Peter! the one thing I envy about people living in Canada & the USA is that you can just build what you want, how you want, out of what ever you want & no one comes around to say you cant do that! unlike in the UK.
That applies more to the USA. Canada is probably closer to the UK, in that respect.
Ta propriété est Magnifique!!! Your Homestead is so Beautiful! a peace of Paradise!
Thank you!
Wow! I like to look for your videos I haven’t seen before I enjoy what you do so much. Thank you for letting us in your home. I have used the RV pump setup myself when re-developing a defunk Country RV Park, 11 acres right out where the Great Planes begin in New Mexico. Fabulous what you have done together.
That’s and old one, Roger. Someone commented that our last released episode is #100. Can’t believe we’ve produced almost 1 a week for 2 years!
@@TheWoodlandEscape still great fun to watch, looking at those from the past helps fill in blanks. Do you still rent the Cabin?
Yes, we do.
Do you teach living history what is your job
Thanks for your interest, David. I have done educational programs at the grade 7&8 level and a few speaking engagements. Used to be an arborist but, retired at 50 and live pretty close to the land.
@@TheWoodlandEscape yeah I did Civil War reenactment when I was younger and I've always loved history that's why I like channels like yours people that can afford to do the real thing
Civil War reenactment when I was younger I like watching channels like yours cuz people that can afford to do the real thing I love it
I rode with the 6th Ohio cavalry for a few years when we lived in NY State.
Now I'm into the early Seventeen 16 and 1700 I wish I could live back then my kids think I'm crazy cuz it was a lot more work but I think it would be a lot more enjoyable
It’s hard to let oneself be informed of the atrocity’s done toward first nations people and their children . To many tears .
Indeed Dena but, it is way past time to not know the truth.