Ahhhh....morning coffee with Martin,, at the cabin! Love the "walk the plank" mouse trap. Awesome to get more solar panels. Good finds, Jim. We love you, Martin, and all the best to your good wife, Vonnie. 👍😎🇨🇦🌲🔥🙏🌎💜
Ah yes, todays Saturday morning special is my cup of tea! Today we get another glimpse of day to day cabin life and how things run and work. Watching and seeing all the little things like a weather alert radio on the table, a dirty stove burner or a blessed coffee mug to go with that excellent choice of shirt. We become entangled in these videos critiquing along thinking what we would do or set different if we were there or this was our slice of paradise. I myself thinking of what my solar set up would be or better yet how did those potatoes really turn out…(hint to vonnie) but never the less you take us along with you every week and make us feel like this was our cabin in life and we are a special part of it. I only hope that one day your cabin will receive the stature as Dick Proenneke’s did. God bless
I always like watching you.We moved to the top of the mountains in Fawnskin Ca. My husband was a police officer for 33 years and we wanted out of the City.I lost my husband and miss him to travel together.and to be with.
Mr. Martin, the bugs were really bad here in the southern tier of NY this spring and summer so far . They eat you alive!! Great video sir and be safe!!
Got up to the cabin this weekend and wow the mosquitos were thick. Still a fun time though and got the cabin stained and loft floor boards squared up and ready to install. Even got to experience my first night time thunderstorm at the cabin. Nothing more peaceful falling asleep to hearing the rain on the tin roof!
Its amazing what you have done with that Cabin from what it first looked like Martin. From what originally looked like seasoned firewood to a beautiful hand made living space showing off all your talents. Love your videos 👍
your morning coffee sipping rocking chair, looks pretty comfortable, worth the hard effort to bring it in from the road...fun, fun, fun, tanks for sharing
Dear Martin, I'm visiting my property I bought last year for the first time this month and am about to head out there from the apartment I rented while I'm here in about 10 minutes. Inspired by you! And I'm asking the former owner to give me his thoughts on the best site for a cabin today as well as planting fruit trees to be enjoyed when the cabin is in. It will take several years to get it ready to come to and live in (I still have to work), but I wanted you to know. It's the future and life I want and I can't wait to come here for good. Cheers to you and Vonnie!
are you going to be in the forest of minnesota? will you have wildlife to make pancakes for! perhaps a bear will stop by for lunch. good luck and strong health.
Folks from the late 1800s’ like all my grandparents referred to living “hand to mouth”. They did not mean poor. Those eggs remind me of that. Growing your own vegetables, pork, lard, cracklings, ham, beef, honey, milk and butter, flour ground from your own wheat, corn meal from your own corn, popcorn, peanuts, apples, peaches, cherries, strawberries, figs and fig preserves, sauerkraut, molasses and anything else you really wanted or needed was a way of life. By 1958 it was over for the most part but it was the best life I ever saw. Christmas brought oranges from far away, chocolate drops, Red Bird brand peppermint sticks, store bought orange candy “slices” and real homemade fruit cake from real dried fruits and the smell of the fresh cut cedar tree from the south facing pasture land in the living room. This was the world that so many people strive to recreate today. What does that say about “modern life”?
My ears really perked up when you mentioned canoe trips. If I can finish chemo in time, I’m going to do a trip to the Boundary Waters. As always sir, God bless to you and your family.🛶
haha Im on day 4 of being home from the off grid cabin and still not in a rhythm. My cabin is a mess with construction, so getting into a rhythm there took about a week before I stopped walking around in circles every time I needed something. ps. no mosquitos at 5300 feet! :)
Shabbat Shalom, Martin. OMG one bug looked to be the size of a bat just as you said there were a few bug flying around. I really hate bugs, I get such welts when I get bit. I'm no stranger to hard work, though. I'm good with a hammer, level and plumb line. I am living with my father in Florida. I think he and I might build a shed this summer. We grow a lot of our own food and could use a nice place to store our tools and start our seedlings. I've started Morels in a shady area around a couple of tree stumps. We should have something in about 4 more years. We've also become bird nerds. We have blue birds, cardinals, black cap chickadees, tufted titmouse, a variety of humming birds, doves, sap suckers and woodpeckers. You're the inspiration for much of this, Martin. Thanks a bunch. Love, SR
I use an herbal product Mozi-Q for mosquitos. They come close but they don't bite, chew one pill every few hours, works great. We raise chickens and get multi-coloured eggs, every time I crack one open it reminds me of people, no matter the colour of the shell once in the pan you can't tell them apart. Thanks for sharing.
Martin, have you thought of any design ideas for the new cabin? Not sure if you ever heard of Dick Proenneke? He lived a solitary life in Alaska, built his own cabin by himself, tremendous story...great design on his cabin. The are flying log rafters the provide an.overhang in the front of the cabin. Hope all is well....can't wait to see you start the new one. I am interested to see your idea come to life and how you attack it. Hope camper Jim is there to assist.
It is not poisonous, but I think I heard him say "grapeseed" oil, which is also an edible oil. Of course, it could also have been "rapeseed" oil, which was rechristened "canola" oil for obvious reasons.
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 A further tip. Learn the path they take and put the glue trap in their path. They will take it every time. I`ve caught a dozen in a row in an hour like that. They wont deviate from their path. They wont even move 3 inches around it.
Thanks again for your great videos Martin....I hope you and your family have a great 4th of July 🎇🎆🎇🎆🤠🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸God bless you and yours take care out there 👏🏻 🌲🌲🌲
Hi Martin & company, I had planned to take you, Kevin & company for a meal 😋 at our local restaurant here in PineFalls, Manitoba as you were heading to Bisset for your canoe trip. I to live off-grid & built a little 12×20 cabin & own a little sawmill, so know what you are talking about on your video & really enjoy them & GODS BLESSINGS TO YOU & FRIENDS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU COME THROUGH HERE AGAIN, I WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH CANOES FREE OF CHARGE
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 yes I'm aware of the place & hope to see a video of your trip in the future with your experiences, GODS'BLESSINGS till we talk again
Maybe it's my dark sense of humor but, the thought of a mouse getting butterflies in it's stomach when the plank drops off beneath it just makes me laugh.
I understand what you mean about getting into a comfortable cycle after a few days. I feel the same way. It is reverse when it gets time to return, about 3 days before, it ways heavy on the mind. Take care.
That young Whiskey Jack with it's fluttering wings!I have seen it in many, many species of fledglings......the "fluttering" of their wings means something along the lines of "I'm too spoiled to bend over and get my own food, Ma, please stuff something in my beak"! Martin, is your solar array large enough to keep a Laptop and cellphone fully charged in the winter? One other thing.....I have every intention of slipping a homemade pasty or two into your fridge some day, but I admit, every time I get a few ahead......I can't quit eat'in the dang things....then I'm all out of them again. I'm a weak, weak, man.
Those solar panels light the cabin, power the car radio and charge all my cameras and devices. I may tax 30% of what they could handle except at the winter solstice when the sun is so low in the sky and not there for many good hours.
Hi. I love your cabin. I have a similar cabin in northern MN. I was just curious if you have ever had powder post Beatles and if so how did you get rid of them? Thanks.
4:44 - What the heck are "green" eggs? I always thought that was just a Dr. Seuss thing... I do not like green eggs and ham, i do not like them, Sam I am. 5:10 - Martin, you need to get yourself a good cast iron pan! Cast Iron is the ONLY way to cook a steak! In my, somewhat less than humble opinion. 10:45 - drowning would be a horrible death. 17:04 - Nine solar panels are only producing 105 watts!? That would be just over 11.66 watts per panel! I didn't know they even made solar panels with that low of wattage!
These panels are pretty old and I think the newer ones boast three times that but I do not see that much of an improvement with the new addition. Different chickens and different colors.
Look for How They , are getting in . Put Some Coffee Grounds There . They , run in the Other Direction . Every Mouse , changed into a little Person . You , might be looking right at them , and they may be trying to get Your Attention .
On the fourth morning you have accepted the bugs , freedom , fresh air , good food and being well and alive .!!
That's it!
Nothing better then cabin life the wife and I enjoye every minute we can to go out there. Please stay healthy and safe.
Bernie 🇨🇦🇩🇪
I see you know the joys that come with cabin time.
Another interesting visit Martin. Thanks for bringing us along.
My pleasure
Ahhhh....morning coffee with Martin,, at the cabin! Love the "walk the plank" mouse trap. Awesome to get more solar panels. Good finds, Jim. We love you, Martin, and all the best to your good wife, Vonnie. 👍😎🇨🇦🌲🔥🙏🌎💜
Thanks Marion
Ah yes, todays Saturday morning special is my cup of tea! Today we get another glimpse of day to day cabin life and how things run and work. Watching and seeing all the little things like a weather alert radio on the table, a dirty stove burner or a blessed coffee mug to go with that excellent choice of shirt. We become entangled in these videos critiquing along thinking what we would do or set different if we were there or this was our slice of paradise. I myself thinking of what my solar set up would be or better yet how did those potatoes really turn out…(hint to vonnie) but never the less you take us along with you every week and make us feel like this was our cabin in life and we are a special part of it.
I only hope that one day your cabin will receive the stature as Dick Proenneke’s did.
God bless
Thanks and happy to hear you feel you are an important part of that cabin crowd.
I regularly watch your older videos over and over. I enjoy the progression of your northern adventures. Thanks! Keep um coming!
Nice to hear even the reruns work.
I always like watching you.We moved to the top of the mountains in Fawnskin Ca. My husband was a police officer for 33 years and we wanted out of the City.I lost my husband and miss him to travel together.and to be with.
So sorry to hear that Linda. Too hard to even imagine.
Mr. Martin, the bugs were really bad here in the southern tier of NY this spring and summer so far . They eat you alive!!
Great video sir and be safe!!
They got worse by the day but still there were some times of none.
Martin, Looks like another wonderful day at the cabin. Thanks for sharing!🏠
Yes it was.
Got up to the cabin this weekend and wow the mosquitos were thick. Still a fun time though and got the cabin stained and loft floor boards squared up and ready to install. Even got to experience my first night time thunderstorm at the cabin. Nothing more peaceful falling asleep to hearing the rain on the tin roof!
Sounds great!
Nice to be with you. I could almost smell Vonnie’s potatoes frying. Easy way to deal with you mice.
Thank you, Brother Martin!
My pleasure
Its amazing what you have done with that Cabin from what it first looked like Martin. From what originally looked like seasoned firewood to a beautiful hand made living space showing off all your talents. Love your videos 👍
I sure enjoy sitting back and enjoying what all that toil produced.
I think your cooking in the cabin is my favorite part. I make fried potatoes and eggs for breakfast quite often.
It's so good!
Always enjoyable watching your videos. So beautiful and peaceful. Thank you. All the best to you and yours, always.
Nice to hear such reports.
your morning coffee sipping rocking chair, looks pretty comfortable, worth the hard effort to bring it in from the road...fun, fun, fun, tanks for sharing
As I recall it came strapped to the top of a cooler one winter.
Hello, Mr. Martin 🙂♥️
Thanks for the posting, and have a wonderful day!
(try to stay out of too much trouble😏)
Vancouver, WA
Good morning!
Thank you Martin for letting us in on the cabin life with those darn misquotessss and how it's going. Take care.
I survived until early June but they were making it not so much fun when they were out and about.
Good Morning Martin! Ooops, gotta go, squirrel in the bird feeder !!!
I have a trap for that problem too.
Walking the plank is Genius !
I would love it there! The birds love you and the bugs sometimes too!
Fried potatoes and eggs, yum! My Mom taught me how to make those potatoes!
It is good there.
Dear Martin, I'm visiting my property I bought last year for the first time this month and am about to head out there from the apartment I rented while I'm here in about 10 minutes. Inspired by you! And I'm asking the former owner to give me his thoughts on the best site for a cabin today as well as planting fruit trees to be enjoyed when the cabin is in. It will take several years to get it ready to come to and live in (I still have to work), but I wanted you to know. It's the future and life I want and I can't wait to come here for good. Cheers to you and Vonnie!
Nice to hear the plan is in the works.
there seems to be a growing number of us older ones doing this well done and thank you again
are you going to be in the forest of minnesota? will you have wildlife to make pancakes for! perhaps a bear will stop by for lunch. good luck and strong health.
You are amazing. Those logs would put me in the chair a few days. I have to wear heavy boots in order to do the Martin dance. Have a nice day.
Note that I did not move any of the logs this trip, waiting to hook up a 12 volt winch.
Ahhh. Another BEAUTIFUL Sunday morn and coffee. Love the solar panel structure.
Us too!
Folks from the late 1800s’ like all my grandparents referred to living “hand to mouth”. They did not mean poor. Those eggs remind me of that. Growing your own vegetables, pork, lard, cracklings, ham, beef, honey, milk and butter, flour ground from your own wheat, corn meal from your own corn, popcorn, peanuts, apples, peaches, cherries, strawberries, figs and fig preserves, sauerkraut, molasses and anything else you really wanted or needed was a way of life. By 1958 it was over for the most part but it was the best life I ever saw. Christmas brought oranges from far away, chocolate drops, Red Bird brand peppermint sticks, store bought orange candy “slices” and real homemade fruit cake from real dried fruits and the smell of the fresh cut cedar tree from the south facing pasture land in the living room. This was the world that so many people strive to recreate today. What does that say about “modern life”?
Very interesting observation
Thanks for the Saturday morning at the cabin! 👍
Nice to have you along.
Living the dream. Thanks for sharing.
I still need to pinch myself weekly.
Always a pleasure to see you and the cabin! Hope you are having a good holiday.
I am!
My ears really perked up when you mentioned canoe trips. If I can finish chemo in time, I’m going to do a trip to the Boundary Waters. As always sir, God bless to you and your family.🛶
I will be off for a nice trip before the summer is out, hope you get yours in.
Have a great time sir. 👍
Happy 4th morning and happy 4th of July for tomorrow!
That timber looks lovely. They'll be the best floorboards in town!
Cheers Martin 🍻 🐕
Can't wait!
Have a wonderful weekend God Bless stay safe & well.
Thanks
I like the solar panel arch way into your cabin in the woods .
A real nice perk of modern technology.
Thanks for the video. Breakfast looked good. Have a Happy Fourth of July. Take care, Al
Going good here.
You have that flying something flying about! Thanks
Plenty of flying somethings coming soon.
Good stuff Martin thanks for the video as always while I have my coffee
Glad you enjoyed it
haha Im on day 4 of being home from the off grid cabin and still not in a rhythm. My cabin is a mess with construction, so getting into a rhythm there took about a week before I stopped walking around in circles every time I needed something. ps. no mosquitos at 5300 feet! :)
Shabbat Shalom, Martin. OMG one bug looked to be the size of a bat just as you said there were a few bug flying around. I really hate bugs, I get such welts when I get bit. I'm no stranger to hard work, though. I'm good with a hammer, level and plumb line. I am living with my father in Florida. I think he and I might build a shed this summer. We grow a lot of our own food and could use a nice place to store our tools and start our seedlings. I've started Morels in a shady area around a couple of tree stumps. We should have something in about 4 more years. We've also become bird nerds. We have blue birds, cardinals, black cap chickadees, tufted titmouse, a variety of humming birds, doves, sap suckers and woodpeckers. You're the inspiration for much of this, Martin. Thanks a bunch.
Love,
SR
Watch out, birding is really contagious. No Morels at all this year.
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Morels are worth the wait.
You just can't beat eggs and spuds for breakfast. Excellent.
works for me
Another Great Recording With A New Guest Dropping By, Thanks Martin ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks again!
I use an herbal product Mozi-Q for mosquitos. They come close but they don't bite, chew one pill every few hours, works great. We raise chickens and get multi-coloured eggs, every time I crack one open it reminds me of people, no matter the colour of the shell once in the pan you can't tell them apart. Thanks for sharing.
I will look that one up.
Great video Martin! Great breakfast! Those pans look nice and seasoned! Non stick.
So good
Martin, have you thought of any design ideas for the new cabin? Not sure if you ever heard of Dick Proenneke? He lived a solitary life in Alaska, built his own cabin by himself, tremendous story...great design on his cabin. The are flying log rafters the provide an.overhang in the front of the cabin. Hope all is well....can't wait to see you start the new one. I am interested to see your idea come to life and how you attack it. Hope camper Jim is there to assist.
Lots of time thinking of the new cabin design. A porch like you mention will be there. And yes I watch the old videos of Dick.
thumbs up as always!
Glad its still working.
Well another nice day at cabin. Potatoes and eggs sound good 👍
Vonnie set me up very well.
Vacations and such definitely need to be longer than a couple days... Heck, the first couple days are for decompressing.....
Not worth the packing in IMHO.
flax-seed oil is very good for one however I did not know it was also called linseed oil which I thought was a poison. Thank you Martin
It is not poisonous, but I think I heard him say "grapeseed" oil, which is also an edible oil. Of course, it could also have been "rapeseed" oil, which was rechristened "canola" oil for obvious reasons.
Morning, 05:10 time for coffee breakfast & life @ the cabin with Martin. Happy 4th of July.
Thanks
Awesome video
Thanks
Glue traps work as well but you have to dispatch them after capture. Thank you for posting Martin. :)
Good tip!
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 A further tip. Learn the path they take and put the glue trap in their path. They will take it every time. I`ve caught a dozen in a row in an hour like that. They wont deviate from their path. They wont even move 3 inches around it.
Thanks again for your great videos Martin....I hope you and your family have a great 4th of July 🎇🎆🎇🎆🤠🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸God bless you and yours take care out there 👏🏻 🌲🌲🌲
Same to you!
Thanks for the video Martin 👍
Nice to have you along.
Thank you!!
No worries!
Ahh you're cooking breakfast with Easter eggs. I would be careful with the green ones. Though the Potatoes sound scrumptious. 😋
I know the source of the eggs so crack with confidence.
love your videos
Nice to hear such feedback.
Hi Martin & company, I had planned to take you, Kevin & company for a meal 😋 at our local restaurant here in PineFalls, Manitoba as you were heading to Bisset for your canoe trip. I to live off-grid & built a little 12×20 cabin & own a little sawmill, so know what you are talking about on your video & really enjoy them & GODS BLESSINGS TO YOU & FRIENDS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU COME THROUGH HERE AGAIN, I WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH CANOES FREE OF CHARGE
Thanks, I will make a note of that. For food stops this time we used a burger shack on the edge of Bissett.
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 yes I'm aware of the place & hope to see a video of your trip in the future with your experiences, GODS'BLESSINGS till we talk again
Thanks you Martin nice video see you soon
For sure.
Maybe it's my dark sense of humor but, the thought of a mouse getting butterflies in it's stomach when the plank drops off beneath it just makes me laugh.
I try to sleep through the splash.
I understand what you mean about getting into a comfortable cycle after a few days. I feel the same way. It is reverse when it gets time to return, about 3 days before, it ways heavy on the mind. Take care.
I am in a funk every time I get back to a flush toilet.
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 i can relate- have a happy 4th
good to see you again Martin!Say,whats that radio next to you?
that is a weather radio. A nice perk and a tower is only 20 miles away so good reception.
Thanks
No problem
That young Whiskey Jack with it's fluttering wings!I have seen it in many, many species of fledglings......the "fluttering" of their wings means something along the lines of "I'm too spoiled to bend over and get my own food, Ma, please stuff something in my beak"! Martin, is your solar array large enough to keep a Laptop and cellphone fully charged in the winter? One other thing.....I have every intention of slipping a homemade pasty or two into your fridge some day, but I admit, every time I get a few ahead......I can't quit eat'in the dang things....then I'm all out of them again. I'm a weak, weak, man.
Those solar panels light the cabin, power the car radio and charge all my cameras and devices. I may tax 30% of what they could handle except at the winter solstice when the sun is so low in the sky and not there for many good hours.
Looks like mom is done feeding that one. LOL
No tantrums are rewarded with food from her.
Nice hot summer in Illinois. Better be careful driving in Illinois with all the daily shootings
No doubt!
Hello Martin!
Nice to hear from you.
nice one Marty
Thanks
I enjoyed the different POV of the interior. Is there any one thing you would like to change in the cabin?
Dear S Kline
Please excuse my question what is p o v
Seen it a few times
Thanks
@@darci12u POV means point of view
@@skline1398 thank you so much lol
🤫 let's keep it a secret i ask...
Thanks again.
It would be nice to have a kitchen sink with a dry well outside for the water to drain into.
At 4:53 you have a mosquito photobombing you! LOL
Should have swatted him before he multiplied many time over.
lucky man!
Don't I know.
Hi. I love your cabin. I have a similar cabin in northern MN. I was just curious if you have ever had powder post Beatles and if so how did you get rid of them? Thanks.
I have noted a few in some outhouse boards. Had one in a bench and poked a needle in and them sealed the hole.
👍🍀
Be careful on that ladder Martin.
Always!!
Why are they mounted so high. Keep away from bears? Trying to get closer to the sun??🙃
The height catches more of the winter sun, not a problem except for then.
✌🏻♥️
Took that bird a few minutes to catch on to how it works
Strict parents helped.
Check that mouse trap AFTER you have breakfast. 8-)
And daily in warm weather.
STOPPED BY TO SAY HI. HOW LONG DID YOU, SOAK THOSE, DEHYDTATED POTATO STRIPS?? THAT IS ONE SWEET WIFE OF YOURS! Do take care. Fl.
I am still experimenting but 20 minutes in hot water is working.
4:44 - What the heck are "green" eggs? I always thought that was just a Dr. Seuss thing... I do not like green eggs and ham, i do not like them, Sam I am. 5:10 - Martin, you need to get yourself a good cast iron pan! Cast Iron is the ONLY way to cook a steak! In my, somewhat less than humble opinion. 10:45 - drowning would be a horrible death. 17:04 - Nine solar panels are only producing 105 watts!? That would be just over 11.66 watts per panel! I didn't know they even made solar panels with that low of wattage!
These panels are pretty old and I think the newer ones boast three times that but I do not see that much of an improvement with the new addition. Different chickens and different colors.
What are you doing up so early to post this!
You Tube 101 lesson, you can schedule them ahead of time.
Look for How They , are getting in .
Put Some Coffee Grounds There .
They , run in the Other Direction .
Every Mouse , changed into a little Person .
You , might be looking right at them , and they may be trying to get Your Attention .
Eggs actly or egg istential?
A ponderer I see.
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 or a Flounderer in the Sea of Tranquility! LOL!
And not a single “Vonnies Famous Cherry pies” to be seen!
Must have not had the camera running.
Or, they were all eaten in the first three days😂