Life is good when surrounded by nature, good friends, good music, good coffee and food, and a smokeless fire. Oh and don’t leave out a good dog. Lord I hope that’s not asking for to much. Thank you so much Peter and Cathy for your productions. They are so cherished.
You know how real beauty can bring tears to one's eyes? This episode brings many such moments.... the music . the photography...the closeness of like-minded friends who make gifts crafted with love. Thank you all in this episode for reminding me from whence real beauty comes. Love you Peter and Cathy.
Your guy's channel is some of the most wholesome content on the internet. Its appreciated. If you two watch other content, i think *you* will appreciate "The Ulgenovs". Its a Russian couple who goes to remote villages and documents the "old way" of life. Cheers from my cabin in the Pacific Northwest! Sincerely, the seventh great grandson of William "Ranger" Davidsom of the American Revolution. Whiskey
Thanks my friend and I’m definitely in for the Plains of Abraham event. I’ll bring a birch bark canoe and discuss tools and the significance in history.
Beautiful work by Mr. Robert on the powder horn. Very enjoyable music by your friends and in such a peaceful setting. I look forward to seeing the build of your fort. Safe travels to you and the Mrs. this summer. Thank you for sharing with us Mr. Peter.
Your projects never cease to amaze me. If I lived closer I would volunteer everyday to help. This video is so lovely and I thank you for letting us be a part. ❤
Love the video, great job on the powder horn, work of art. Music was fantastic as well as the video work of Kathy. Look forward to upcoming episodes. Thanks to all. Keep your powder dry
Hey Peter! WOW! THAT is a lot of projects going on.... and each & every one of them is near to my heart! WOOF! As the poet said, "Better to shine in use than rust." It will be very satisfying to watch Kelly's Station come into being, in the fullness of time. Have a good time up there in the Yukon this Summer! The music was an unexpected, but welcome bonus as well!
You are awesome. The music reminded me of my grandmother she was a music teacher and played like that . Thank you. For the memory's of her . I love your channel.
Robert is a national treasure! (in your country). You'd both be a national treasure here in the US! It would be a privilege to know either of you and an honor to own anything you made. I love history, especially the 18th to 19th century.
Love watching your videos Peter. You and your wife are living the good life. I'd love to be able to do what you guys are doing. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Always learn something from you. Cheers from Kentucky.
Hi Peter, what an awesome powder horn. That’s a show piece. Sounds like to me y’all have got some great content coming. Always look forward to seeing new videos from you. Take care and thank you. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸
The man does beautiful work for sure. The musicians were very good as well. Thank you for another entertaining video. Have a wonderful and blessed day!!!
I'm looking forward to the "Kelly Station" build. I admire your ambition and wish you the best of luck with all of your projects! Gun building alone, consumes most of my available time. - Tim Parr
Thanks, Tim. I could use your council on gun building that’s for sure and for certain, lol. Done kits in the past but, it is time to do some from scratch. Appreciate your interest.
Thank you, Peter and Cathy for such an enjoyable experience. Looking so forward to the upcoming videos. The Powderhorn is so beautiful, quite a piece of art.
Hi Peter, bravo sir wonderful video! Robert did such a fantastic job on the horn. I would hang it on a wall and never wear out in the field ! I really enjoyed watching and look forward to watching what you bring for the summer. Take care👍
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures in 1754 French and Indian wars and after the wars and after wards
It might very well be a wee bit of work but, one needs a project to keep from going idle, lol. We’re pretty excited about the trip, leave tomorrow morning.
What an awesome video! The musicians were incredibly talented. I’m REALLY looking forward to your summer videos. Sounds like an amazing adventure! You and your wife are an awesome team! And your new powder horn turned out absolutely fantastic!!!
Greetings from Michilimackinac. Really looking forward to seeing the scratch built rifle and smoothbores come together. Keep up the great work. Love the patina you added to your horn.
A fort - that is quite an ambitious project!! You never cease to amaze. Looking forward to it. Also look forward to following your summer adventures. ❤❤
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! That is a fine looking horn. Antique looks great. Kelly's Station has quite the ring to it. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
It does have a nice sound to it, lol. I’m over the moon happy with the horn. I believe it will be come a family heirloom. Watch yer top knot my friend.
The Fort is a great idea Peter I just wish I lived a little nearer to you (I'm in the uk)as I'd gladly come help you to build it! I look forward to watching your progress and thanks so much for the content you and Cathy put out ..its very inspiring and educational to see how you guys live and work and watching you has rekindled my love of history!
I’m glad you agree as many don’t, lol. It is simply another project to keep me active. Should you ever travel across the big pond to our east, I’ll gladly put you to work.
Great episode Peter. I am looking forward to all of your upcoming episodes. I want to see how Kelly Station turns out. I grew up in a place called Kelly Station. At its peak it consisted of an old time hotel, a post office, a general store and a train station. Sadly, all the buildings are gone, either by fire or decay, and that includes the 5 or 6 houses that were there. I still live within a miles walk through the woods of Kelly Station here in Western Pennsylvania. I still have very fond memories of what it once was in my childhood.
Well now Richard and here I thought I was being original, lol. I too have memories of a small village near our farm growing up and like your Kelly’s Station, mostly gone. We appreciate your interest.
I wouldn't have known who you were without satellites. But sit with acoustic instruments by a fire. I like your episodes. I myself treat Guitar Violin a little Mandolin and Flute as a kitchen musician
Thanks for another fine video, Peter. That powder horn turned out fantastic! Robert is a fine scrimshander. And you did a fine job aging it.I've done some, and it's a fine art. Can't wait to see your rifle and fowlers. I just finished my last rifle last month. Will be taking it to the gunmakers fair in July. I know Kelly's Station will be a must-see destination on the Canadian map.
@@TheWoodlandEscape i would agree it would be a terrific heirloom. Little off topic but I just finished a book called the frontiersmen and started a second part to it called wilderness empire both by Allan Eckert. Great reads all 1740s on up. Keep up the great channel, I love your content.
I understand having to many irons in the fire. I live that way. So many interests, so many things to do, so little time! Currently thinking about turning a 1947 outboard motor that doesn't run into a running motor with a lawn mower engine. We shall see... Hold onto the horn so you can add Kelly Station to it!
You and me both, too many irons in the fire! Several gun builds to complete, ontop of everything else in life. Thing is, once I catch up I find more project to start. I think that's what driven people do though, and since idle hands are the devil's handy work, it's good to keep busy😊 Keep doing what you're doing Peter. -Brian Kauffman of Juniata Co. Pennsylvania
I agree totally with your comments, Brian. In fact, when I run out of project it feels like weight is on my shoulders . I’ll have to look up your company.
Where im from down here in south Pennsylvania there is a state park called Caledonia some of my greatest memories as a kid and an adult. This song makes me beautifully sad
Great to see all the activity in your corner of the world. I want to buy my brother the necessary material for him to make a rifle - he has most of our family's talent. I hope to see your journey building the muskets. Safe travels.
Indeed, James however it all begins when the first tree hits the ground. It is my hope to have it finished about this time next year. Starting this fall.
I absolutely love Bob Miller’s arrangement and performance of Spanish Ladies. I spent the day reverse engineering his tuning and guitar work, and am thrilled that I can now play it passably. It looks like its hard to reach him online, so please let him know how wonderful his performance made me feel. Beautiful.
@@kren1101 It is C-G-C-G-C-D , then add capo 2nd fret. They Key is then D. There's probably a name for the tuning, and it is known to others, but it was new to me. It's interesting because it is almost a standard "open" tuning, with 1st-5th-1st-5th-1st, but then it has that 2nd at the top. it adds a rich mix. It also makes doing the 1st & 3rd harmony/interval thing over a 3 octave spread easy to fret. Someone who knows more about this sort of thing could probably deliver a lecture and proper terms to what I stumbled upon. Anyway, its a fun tuning, useful for a lot of things.
Looks like you got lots on your plate Peter. The fort build is very ambitious, maybe you can get some help from neighbors;) Nice shot of the moose, we've had one around our place lately, haven't layed eyes on it but lots of tracks & scat. Found an elk skull on conservation land across the road earlier this spring. Cheers too you & Cathy
Thanks for another great video. Always love the scenery and live music. The powder horn is really turning out nice. I really like the scrimshaw old time map. The Yukon river canoe trip sounds like quite the fun adventure. My wife and I are hoping to make a trip or two into the Yukon (from Fairbanks AK) this summer. Who knows, maybe we'll cross paths with you out there.
The power of videography combined with the haunting sound of an fiddle playing an Irish tune outdoors is almost to much in one setting for this ole mountain man .. especially seeing that absolutely beautiful powder horn.. well, another great one.. Onward and Upward is the Watchword ..
Bonjours cher Monsieur , these few lines came to me as I was listening to the song being played and sang by the three wonderful musicians , coupled with scenes of you working around your home . It brought about a feeling of Déja Vue , something familiar from a past life perhaps ? Thank you again for sharing your experiences 🙏 . Be well always . So
Peter must be putting a pile of pine needles on his fire if we can get the smoke down here in central Pennsylvania. LOL Stay safe Peter and I hope the forest fire isn't close to you.
Actually I was sending smoke signals and it was a long message … kinda got away on me, lol. We’ll be in Manitoba in a day, most big fires are in our rear view mirror. Thanks for asking.
Awesome video! I would like to volunteer myself to help with the fort! I certainly can help with the heavy parts and lifting! Enjoy your trip! Yes I will be following along with those videos!
That horn is beautiful and the music was great. I look forward to watching the videos of your upcoming adventures. I wouldn't want to take a birchbark canoe down the Yukon either. Will you still be going in period kit and will you be bringing a firelock along? Seems like a short smothebore might make a nice canoe gun.
Heck I’m period most of the time, lol. On all our Arctic trips I carry a 12 gauge pump with slugs for the bears, primarily grizzly and polar. Those black bears don’t bother one much. Never had to use it but, when I’m fishing it feels kinda nice strung across my back. I’m tickled pink with the way the horn turned out.
@The Woodland Escape a pump 12g loaded with slugs makes good sense concerning big bears. I'm much the same myself, but it's just black bears around here. They behave themselves 99% of the time and so do I. Happy adventurers.
Very much enjoyed this presentation and looking forward to watching your next endeavors. "Caledonia, you're all I've ever known." Funny how a song can bring up feelings and understanding for the love of a country or a place. Where I live is all I've ever known and wanted. I've visited cities. I could never live happily there nor in the suburbs that surround them. I've watched my siblings and my children leave this place. But I have counted myself lucky and blessed that I have stayed. I once told my son, "I'm just an old flint rock and belong here, along with my parents, grandparents, and their parent's parents. I've taken in too much oak tannin from the water I drank and the food, four footed and vegetable, that I've eaten and taken from this thin rocky soil. And there's the soul comfort I get from the arms of the welcoming enfolding hills when I arrive after being away.
Well worded, Larry … as the saying goes, nothing beats the feeling of home. My next home from the one we’ve built will be an earthen home, about 6’ deep!
@@TheWoodlandEscapeautumn is my favorite time of the year with the russets, yellows, and scarlets. But they fall every year and were it not for them there would not be any soil at all on the hill tops. I count myself among the leaves. I worked for a fellow who came here from Ohio. He built ponds where folks said they would never hold water and he rolled out hay bales year after year for his cattle over rocks where folks said there could never be pasture. Folks were wrong on both counts for the ponds held and with the rotted trampled hay and manure he built soil. He said, " I'm the first generation. I'm the soil builder." There weren't very many people at his funeral but I always admired him. Despite his peculiarity there are worse things to be than a soil builder. As for me, some day I'll go down with the leaves. But that's a long time away for me and you, Peter. We have sunrises and sunsets yet to see as this old world turns and tilts.
Howdy Peter That fort will be a great under taking .... just think when all done you can invite all your guess for a 17 hundred party for a weekend ! What type of wood do you use for a rife ? Looks like maple ? Well you are busy ... let you go ...
Always time for those that take the time to both watch and give feedback. The fort will be open to any historian that makes the trek to the Woodland Escape. As to wood, I’m making one in maple, one in cherry and one in walnut.
I'm really looking forward to your upcoming episodes. That looks like a good spot for Kelly's Station. Is it safe to assume that 18th century Canadian/First Nation interactions were similar to Colonial/Indian interactions>
They tended to be much better under the French than the English. French tended to integrate with the natives and were not nearly as hungry for land. That changed after the F&I wars. Glad you’re enjoying.
Well Glen, if one can just figure out the right daily dosage of single malt whiskey, one would live for ever. The rub is, no one’s figured it out yet, lol. As to the crazy part, seems to me I can recall hearing that a time or two.
Life is good when surrounded by nature, good friends, good music, good coffee and food, and a smokeless fire. Oh and don’t leave out a good dog. Lord I hope that’s not asking for to much. Thank you so much Peter and Cathy for your productions. They are so cherished.
That is a very moving comment, thank you so much.
You know how real beauty can bring tears to one's eyes? This episode brings many such moments.... the music . the photography...the closeness of like-minded friends who make gifts crafted with love. Thank you all in this episode for reminding me from whence real beauty comes. Love you Peter and Cathy.
You have so elegantly put the very emotions I was feeling that day. Heck, you’d almost think we were related!
@@TheWoodlandEscape Siblings ,I would guess! Lucky us.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Siblings, even! Lucky us!
Amazing cinematography, audio and editing dear! Truly, its phenomenal.
She does indeed do a good job, heck Cathy can even make me look good, lol. I will certainly pass on your fine compliment.
Your guy's channel is some of the most wholesome content on the internet. Its appreciated.
If you two watch other content, i think *you* will appreciate "The Ulgenovs". Its a Russian couple who goes to remote villages and documents the "old way" of life.
Cheers from my cabin in the Pacific Northwest!
Sincerely, the seventh great grandson of William "Ranger" Davidsom of the American Revolution. Whiskey
Thank you, I will be certain to look them up. And thank you for the kind words.
Just pure pleasure to watch and listen on a Friday evening. Thanks to all.
Thanks my friend and I’m definitely in for the Plains of Abraham event. I’ll bring a birch bark canoe and discuss tools and the significance in history.
Beautiful work by Mr. Robert on the powder horn. Very enjoyable music by your friends and in such a peaceful setting. I look forward to seeing the build of your fort. Safe travels to you and the Mrs. this summer. Thank you for sharing with us Mr. Peter.
It is our pleasure, Rick and we certainly appreciate your interest.
Your projects never cease to amaze me. If I lived closer I would volunteer everyday to help. This video is so lovely and I thank you for letting us be a part. ❤
Appreciate the thought, Kathy. This undertaking is perhaps a wee bit crazy, however, I bloody well excited. I won’t be starting until the fall.
The powder horn is magnificent. What a work of art. Love the music. You are going to be so busy. Looking forward to your projects.
I do believe it will become a family heirloom. Lots of project in the works and we’ve just encouraged me.
Love the video, great job on the powder horn, work of art. Music was fantastic as well as the video work of Kathy. Look forward to upcoming episodes. Thanks to all. Keep your powder dry
Thanks Lance. We sure were oozing with talent that day at the Tavern.
Thanks again for another great episode. It truly makes my day when I get notifications of a new video!
Well sir, you’ve just made mine and I thank you.
This video is a real winner, and I'll be with you in spirit every day ,and all the way on your Summer adventures. Dodging the wild fires in N.S.
Thanks Hayward. Heck you’ll probably see the most of it, lol.
Hey Peter! WOW! THAT is a lot of projects going on.... and each & every one of them is near to my heart! WOOF! As the poet said, "Better to shine in use than rust." It will be very satisfying to watch Kelly's Station come into being, in the fullness of time. Have a good time up there in the Yukon this Summer! The music was an unexpected, but welcome bonus as well!
Packing a sorting gear tonight and wit any luck, off first thing Monday morning. It was simply a wonderful day at the Cedar Hollow Tavern!
Have not watched yet but looking forward to summer in the Yukon.
A FORT!!! You never cease to amaze and impress me Peter. Safe travels this summer. Sounds like an awesome trip. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻
Funny, that’s been the reaction of a lot of folk … I don’t get it, lol. We’re pretty pumped about the trip, off Monday morning.
Beautiful horn as always you are my hero oh more music I like your guest
That was indeed some stellar music and all the better when it is played by friends. The horn certainly exceeded my expectations.
Looking forward to future episodes!! Especially the fort.
Thanks Douglas.
You and Cathy are liv'in the Dream💜💚
I totally agree, thank you.
You are awesome. The music reminded me of my grandmother she was a music teacher and played like that . Thank you. For the memory's of her . I love your channel.
You made my day sir with your comments, thank you.
Everybody should have a fort!
Right! Although there are a handful that don’t get it, lol.
Peter, what a beautiful horn! Cant wait to see the fort start.
It is indeed and hope to start the fort build this fall when we return from our trip.
Can't wait to see the fort. You are beyond awesome!! 👍
Thank you. Won’t be starting until this fall but, I’m pretty keen to get underway.
Robert is a national treasure! (in your country). You'd both be a national treasure here in the US! It would be a privilege to know either of you and an honor to own anything you made. I love history, especially the 18th to 19th century.
Flattered, sir. I’ll pass on your kind words to my friend, Robert.
Love watching your videos Peter. You and your wife are living the good life. I'd love to be able to do what you guys are doing. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Always learn something from you. Cheers from Kentucky.
Thanks for the kind words, we enjoy making them as much as you’re enjoying watching them. Gives us a purpose.
Hi Peter, what an awesome powder horn. That’s a show piece. Sounds like to me y’all have got some great content coming. Always look forward to seeing new videos from you. Take care and thank you. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸
Thanks, Steven, I do believe that powder horn will become a family heirloom.
The man does beautiful work for sure. The musicians were very good as well. Thank you for another entertaining video. Have a wonderful and blessed day!!!
Kind words, James and I thank you.
I'm looking forward to the "Kelly Station" build. I admire your ambition and wish you the best of luck with all of your projects! Gun building alone, consumes most of my available time. - Tim Parr
Thanks, Tim. I could use your council on gun building that’s for sure and for certain, lol. Done kits in the past but, it is time to do some from scratch. Appreciate your interest.
What a lovely video Peter, I am excited about all you have planned! I enjoyed the music and the scenery very much. Blessings.
Thanks, Jan, I find nothing beats nature for relaxing the soul.
Thank you, Peter and Cathy for such an enjoyable experience. Looking so forward to the upcoming videos. The Powderhorn is so beautiful, quite a piece of art.
Our pleasure, Richard and I’m thinking that we’ve created a family heirloom with that there horn.
Hi Peter, bravo sir wonderful video! Robert did such a fantastic job on the horn. I would hang it on a wall and never wear out in the field ! I really enjoyed watching and look forward to watching what you bring for the summer. Take care👍
He did indeed but, I’ll be wearing that for sure and for certain. Only gets better with use and age.
Perfect! I love hearing those old songs!
It was a wonderful day at the Cedar Hollow Tavern. One I can’t wait to repeat!
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures in 1754 French and Indian wars and after the wars and after wards
Thanks Earl as usually, a very avid follower and always a kind comment.
Wow Peter building a fort! That is going to be amazing to watch I can't wait to see it unfold.
Wee bit of a wait I’m afraid. I’ll be starting in the fall… appreciate you interest, sir.
That fort is going to be quite an undertaking, Peter. Best of luck on the Yukon float. Looking forward to those videos.
It might very well be a wee bit of work but, one needs a project to keep from going idle, lol. We’re pretty excited about the trip, leave tomorrow morning.
Heard Celtic woman doing those songs. Wow! Fabulous
Thank you. We are lucky to have so many talented musicians for friends. Glad you enjoyed.
What a beautiful powder horn and a very interesting video, looking forward to many more.
I’m really pleased with how it turned out.
Very pleasant & relaxing music. Even the moose seemed to pause & take notice.
Good luck with the Yukon trip - take care.
Thanks for the kind words and well wishes.
Can’t wait!!!
Wow, gorgeous scrimshaw work ! Beautiful sepia color !
I totally agree it exceeded my expectations… might just become a family heirloom.
What an awesome video! The musicians were incredibly talented. I’m REALLY looking forward to your summer videos. Sounds like an amazing adventure! You and your wife are an awesome team! And your new powder horn turned out absolutely fantastic!!!
The horn exceeded my expectations and I agree, our musician friends are extremely talented.
Thank you , I can't wait...
You and me both.
How enjoyable that is, peaceful and beautiful.
Hope all is well with you two, be nice to see you before you leave.
Thanks, Gary. Kinda running out of time … sorting and packing gear all day and plan to be on the road Monday morning early.
Definitely cant wait to watch the building process and it finshed
You and me both. I like bigger project as they last longer, lol.
@The Woodland Escape its to bad im in the states ,id love to come help
Greetings from Michilimackinac. Really looking forward to seeing the scratch built rifle and smoothbores come together. Keep up the great work. Love the patina you added to your horn.
Thanks David. It’ll be fall now until I get at the gun builds.
You mentioned that your wife is the videographer and from one retired shooter to another I think she does an excellent job. Love your stories.
A lovely compliment which I’ll be passing on to Cathy.
A fort - that is quite an ambitious project!! You never cease to amaze. Looking forward to it. Also look forward to following your summer adventures. ❤❤
The fort is a wee bit of a project all right. The adventures this summer should charge up the batteries for a fall start.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! That is a fine looking horn. Antique looks great. Kelly's Station has quite the ring to it. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
It does have a nice sound to it, lol. I’m over the moon happy with the horn. I believe it will be come a family heirloom. Watch yer top knot my friend.
That horn is amazing! Looking forward to your videos.
I agree … I’m suitably impressed.
Wonderful video good music with great friends and that powder horn is a beautiful work of art fore sure
Thank you sir and I’m pretty darn pleased with that horn.
That's a beautiful craftsmanship brother and congratulations and I have a beautiful powder horn that I had a friend who is a outstanding craftsman
May they both become family heirlooms.
The Fort is a great idea Peter I just wish I lived a little nearer to you (I'm in the uk)as I'd gladly come help you to build it! I look forward to watching your progress and thanks so much for the content you and Cathy put out
..its very inspiring and educational to see how you guys live and work and watching you has rekindled my love of history!
I’m glad you agree as many don’t, lol. It is simply another project to keep me active. Should you ever travel across the big pond to our east, I’ll gladly put you to work.
Spectacular! Thanks.
Thank you.
Great music! Plus...a fine look at the grounds of the tavern and blacksmith shop. The moose(?) seemed to hand around to enjoy the music!
Perhaps music does indeed sooth the savage beast!
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing your canoe trip and the fort build!
We do as well, packing the car and he axing out at first light tomorrow.
Looking forward to all the new videos and that was some great pickin and singing especially Caledonia one of my favorites.
Thanks Gary. That is indeed a very pretty song!
Great episode Peter. I am looking forward to all of your upcoming episodes. I want to see how Kelly Station turns out. I grew up in a place called Kelly Station. At its peak it consisted of an old time hotel, a post office, a general store and a train station. Sadly, all the buildings are gone, either by fire or decay, and that includes the 5 or 6 houses that were there. I still live within a miles walk through the woods of Kelly Station here in Western Pennsylvania. I still have very fond memories of what it once was in my childhood.
Well now Richard and here I thought I was being original, lol. I too have memories of a small village near our farm growing up and like your Kelly’s Station, mostly gone. We appreciate your interest.
absolute ! Great episode,, that Kelly Station should be great too!! Loved the period music, loved it all. Thank you from mountains of Virginia
Thank you from the hinterland of Ontario.
I wouldn't have known who you were without satellites. But sit with acoustic instruments by a fire. I like your episodes. I myself treat Guitar Violin a little Mandolin and Flute as a kitchen musician
Well sir, in my humble opinion, home grown kitchen music is the best. Appreciate your interest.
Your ambition is astonishing. I am truly ashamed of my laziness.
My inability to sit still may be considered by some as a problem but, it’s on I kinda like, lol.
Thanks for another fine video, Peter. That powder horn turned out fantastic! Robert is a fine scrimshander. And you did a fine job aging it.I've done some, and it's a fine art. Can't wait to see your rifle and fowlers. I just finished my last rifle last month. Will be taking it to the gunmakers fair in July. I know Kelly's Station will be a must-see destination on the Canadian map.
If you ever make the trek, the forts doors will be open for you, sir. The horn looks stellar!
That powder horn came out amazing. Unreal detail
You can’t imagine how pleased I am with how it turned out. I believe I have a true family heirloom.
@@TheWoodlandEscape i would agree it would be a terrific heirloom. Little off topic but I just finished a book called the frontiersmen and started a second part to it called wilderness empire both by Allan Eckert. Great reads all 1740s on up. Keep up the great channel, I love your content.
13:20 truly remarkable
My friend bob is indeed a very talented musician, I’ll pass on your kind compliment.
Wow that horn looks good!
Exceeded my expectations.
I understand having to many irons in the fire. I live that way. So many interests, so many things to do, so little time! Currently thinking about turning a 1947 outboard motor that doesn't run into a running motor with a lawn mower engine. We shall see... Hold onto the horn so you can add Kelly Station to it!
That sounds like a project I’d take on, lol. That horn is so darn pretty, I hope in becomes a family heirloom.
Great stuff, looking forward to the new adventures 🇺🇸
Is as well, actually heading out this very morning.
They are a good musician.
Indeed, I quite enjoyed the day with them.
The way things are going nowdays a fort may be a necessity. Love all your videos!
So true … it’s a crazy world out there!
You and me both, too many irons in the fire!
Several gun builds to complete, ontop of everything else in life. Thing is, once I catch up I find more project to start. I think that's what driven people do though, and since idle hands are the devil's handy work, it's good to keep busy😊
Keep doing what you're doing Peter.
-Brian Kauffman of Juniata Co. Pennsylvania
I agree totally with your comments, Brian. In fact, when I run out of project it feels like weight is on my shoulders . I’ll have to look up your company.
Sounds absolutely awesome, definitely waiting for the videos, would love to see you video the smoke pole builds too!! Stay safe out there!
Glad you’re enjoying, Jimmy …. More to come,.
Where im from down here in south Pennsylvania there is a state park called Caledonia some of my greatest memories as a kid and an adult. This song makes me beautifully sad
Beautifully sad, now that’s got to be an interesting emotion … glad you liked.
Great to see all the activity in your corner of the world. I want to buy my brother the necessary material for him to make a rifle - he has most of our family's talent. I hope to see your journey building the muskets. Safe travels.
It will be fall before I get at seriously working on the guns but, we do intend to film it.
So many ideas...and they are fine!...but so little time! Creating a fort is a long-term project, especially with BLOCK HOUSES.
Indeed, James however it all begins when the first tree hits the ground. It is my hope to have it finished about this time next year. Starting this fall.
I absolutely love Bob Miller’s arrangement and performance of Spanish Ladies. I spent the day reverse engineering his tuning and guitar work, and am thrilled that I can now play it passably. It looks like its hard to reach him online, so please let him know how wonderful his performance made me feel. Beautiful.
I will most certainly pass on your kind words to my friend Bob.
That playing and singing was amazing
what tuning did you come up with, if you remember?
@@kren1101 It is C-G-C-G-C-D , then add capo 2nd fret. They Key is then D. There's probably a name for the tuning, and it is known to others, but it was new to me. It's interesting because it is almost a standard "open" tuning, with 1st-5th-1st-5th-1st, but then it has that 2nd at the top. it adds a rich mix. It also makes doing the 1st & 3rd harmony/interval thing over a 3 octave spread easy to fret. Someone who knows more about this sort of thing could probably deliver a lecture and proper terms to what I stumbled upon. Anyway, its a fun tuning, useful for a lot of things.
@@dczward thanks for the info! I'll try to dissect the rest!
Looks like you got lots on your plate Peter. The fort build is very ambitious, maybe you can get some help from neighbors;)
Nice shot of the moose, we've had one around our place lately, haven't layed eyes on it but lots of tracks & scat.
Found an elk skull on conservation land across the road earlier this spring.
Cheers too you & Cathy
We do have a few things going on and just the way we like it. We appreciate your interest in our endeavors.
I can't wait to see Kelly's Station! I am using my daughter's sign-in... WALT
Hey Walt, you and me both. Won’t be starting until the fall though.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I also sent you an email.. LOL
wonderful music : )
Thanks, Mark.
That was a really good one
Thank you.
I would like to thank all of you fine gentlemen for passing on the history that they never taught us in school!
The pleasure is all ours … better than simply remembering dates for an examine.
@@TheWoodlandEscape So True!
Thanks for another great video. Always love the scenery and live music. The powder horn is really turning out nice. I really like the scrimshaw old time map. The Yukon river canoe trip sounds like quite the fun adventure. My wife and I are hoping to make a trip or two into the Yukon (from Fairbanks AK) this summer. Who knows, maybe we'll cross paths with you out there.
Just look for some dressed in funny clothes with a tricorn hat, lol. Thanks for your interest in our endeavors.
Maybe we could gather up a small crew from Prickett's to come up & lend you a hand with your fort build.
Oh my, now that would certainly make my day!
Beautiful horn.
I’m very pleased with how it turned out. Thanks for watching.
Nice music also!
I'm glad you like it
The power of videography combined with the haunting sound of an fiddle playing an Irish tune outdoors is almost to much in one setting for this ole mountain man .. especially seeing that absolutely beautiful powder horn..
well, another great one..
Onward and Upward is the Watchword ..
By your words, Jeff, it kinda sounds like you liked this one and we are flattered sir.
'' I hear a distant call , a whisper from deep in the forest . I remember this well '' so
Do tell the source, it sounds familiar.
Bonjours cher Monsieur , these few lines came to me as I was listening to the song being played and sang by the three wonderful musicians , coupled with scenes of you working around your home . It brought about a feeling of Déja Vue , something familiar from a past life perhaps ? Thank you again for sharing your experiences 🙏 . Be well always . So
Thanks so much, Steven.
They have the secrete to a long and happy life.
Well, happy anyway! Quantity is overrated compared to quality.
You can easily find those things outside of big cities. 👍
Wonderful Video!!
Thank you.
Peter must be putting a pile of pine needles on his fire if we can get the smoke down here in central Pennsylvania. LOL Stay safe Peter and I hope the forest fire isn't close to you.
Actually I was sending smoke signals and it was a long message … kinda got away on me, lol. We’ll be in Manitoba in a day, most big fires are in our rear view mirror. Thanks for asking.
Awesome video! I would like to volunteer myself to help with the fort! I certainly can help with the heavy parts and lifting! Enjoy your trip! Yes I will be following along with those videos!
Thanks, Ian. I’m not one to turn down free labour, lol. I can assure you, you will be fed well.
Building a frontier fort was my dream when I was a kid. My inner 12 year old is overjoyed by your plans, and I can't wait to someone build one.
I can totally relate to having an inner 12 year old lingering about … starting it this fall.
very nice
Thank you.
What an amazing project - or series of projects. Amazing! Good health and strength for the venture Peter.
Thanks Jim, we are on route today.
Heck yeah, everybody needs a fort 😉
Right!
That horn is beautiful and the music was great. I look forward to watching the videos of your upcoming adventures. I wouldn't want to take a birchbark canoe down the Yukon either. Will you still be going in period kit and will you be bringing a firelock along? Seems like a short smothebore might make a nice canoe gun.
Heck I’m period most of the time, lol. On all our Arctic trips I carry a 12 gauge pump with slugs for the bears, primarily grizzly and polar. Those black bears don’t bother one much. Never had to use it but, when I’m fishing it feels kinda nice strung across my back. I’m tickled pink with the way the horn turned out.
@The Woodland Escape a pump 12g loaded with slugs makes good sense concerning big bears. I'm much the same myself, but it's just black bears around here. They behave themselves 99% of the time and so do I. Happy adventurers.
Yup, we’ll be in both grizzly country and near the end polar bears.
Very much enjoyed this presentation and looking forward to watching your next endeavors. "Caledonia, you're all I've ever known." Funny how a song can bring up feelings and understanding for the love of a country or a place. Where I live is all I've ever known and wanted. I've visited cities. I could never live happily there nor in the suburbs that surround them. I've watched my siblings and my children leave this place. But I have counted myself lucky and blessed that I have stayed. I once told my son, "I'm just an old flint rock and belong here, along with my parents, grandparents, and their parent's parents. I've taken in too much oak tannin from the water I drank and the food, four footed and vegetable, that I've eaten and taken from this thin rocky soil. And there's the soul comfort I get from the arms of the welcoming enfolding hills when I arrive after being away.
Well worded, Larry … as the saying goes, nothing beats the feeling of home. My next home from the one we’ve built will be an earthen home, about 6’ deep!
@@TheWoodlandEscapeautumn is my favorite time of the year with the russets, yellows, and scarlets. But they fall every year and were it not for them there would not be any soil at all on the hill tops. I count myself among the leaves. I worked for a fellow who came here from Ohio. He built ponds where folks said they would never hold water and he rolled out hay bales year after year for his cattle over rocks where folks said there could never be pasture. Folks were wrong on both counts for the ponds held and with the rotted trampled hay and manure he built soil. He said, " I'm the first generation. I'm the soil builder." There weren't very many people at his funeral but I always admired him. Despite his peculiarity there are worse things to be than a soil builder. As for me, some day I'll go down with the leaves. But that's a long time away for me and you, Peter. We have sunrises and sunsets yet to see as this old world turns and tilts.
That was a fascinating tale, thank you.
I haven’t had time to watch, since I’m working. But hope ya’ll are safe from the wild fires up there! “From Michigan”
We are in Northwest Ontario heading to the Yukon and so far have been fortunate to avoid them. The air however is quite dense with smoke this morning.
Howdy Peter
That fort will be a great under taking .... just think when all done you can invite all your guess for a 17 hundred party for a weekend !
What type of wood do you use for a rife ? Looks like maple ?
Well you are busy ... let you go ...
Always time for those that take the time to both watch and give feedback. The fort will be open to any historian that makes the trek to the Woodland Escape. As to wood, I’m making one in maple, one in cherry and one in walnut.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Hope you show them when finished .
I'm really looking forward to your upcoming episodes. That looks like a good spot for Kelly's Station. Is it safe to assume that 18th century Canadian/First Nation interactions were similar to Colonial/Indian interactions>
They tended to be much better under the French than the English. French tended to integrate with the natives and were not nearly as hungry for land. That changed after the F&I wars. Glad you’re enjoying.
Peter your crazy ... your going to build a Fort. You should be sittin' in a rocking chair. Whatever your drinking can you sell me a bottle?
Well Glen, if one can just figure out the right daily dosage of single malt whiskey, one would live for ever. The rub is, no one’s figured it out yet, lol. As to the crazy part, seems to me I can recall hearing that a time or two.
What ever your adventures are my friends just share them
That’s the plan my friend.
Thank you my friend
❤🎉🎉🎉
Thank you.
Hope you guys are safe from the fires. Prayijg for rain
We are heading Northwest and have been fortunate to be skirting around them.