It is so much fun to see a guy enjoying the wonderful simple pleasures of life by himself out of the woods. These are the things that really matter. What great fun!
Great Video and as always could not wait to see you and Frankie. You guys have become a great part of all our lives. Sometimes technology gets to be to much for all of us, but without it we would not be able to share in your life and learn from you. Thank you.
Thank you my friend. I do like to take advantage of some of the advances in technology but I refuse to be dependent upon them. I love being able to get online here at the cabin but I'm often doing so while my keyboard is being illuminated by an antique oil lamp. A clash of the centuries going on here.
Frankie sure does looks like he’s enjoying the bunkbed. The frame was a great idea and I love the drawers. Excellent work. Yeah the porcupine have to go. Wouldn’t want anything to happen to pour a little Frankie
Hey Boss, You and I are just a bunch of " old time carpenters" seldom, does anyone even know what a draw knife is. never mind how to use it. Gotta say I really admire your handcrafted work you've done in the cabin. Many years ago not far from your place in N.H. Where I lived, my dog would tangle with those porkies and I'd have to bring him to the vet and low and behold, he never learned!! It was the best 14 years of my life with endless hunting and adventure stories. Thanks J.C. and Frankie.!! God bless and many cheers!!!
the bunk bed was brilliant..it must be so rewarding to have a concept of what you want...build it...and reap the benefit of seeing it to it's completion. I introduced your channel to several friends and now they're hooked too...Warmest regards to you and Frankie on this cold day.. God bless
Thank you, not only for the kind words but for sharing my channel with others. I'm a long way from my goal with my subscriber list and need all the help I can get. Yes it is very rewarding to build what I need and I love working with logs and sticks. Life is what you make of it :-))
Great video; nice work on the bunk beds. Frankie gave his stamp of approval there. Don't let Frankie get stung by the Porcupine. Good idea to make the porcupine into pulled pork instead. The cabin is beautiful with all your hand-crafted cabinetry, etc. Keep warm!
Good vids, JC. You can do a lot with the right attitude and this type of lifestyle. So many people would love to get back to a place of nature and the simpler life - unfortunately many people don't know how. Thanks for reminding them.
Thank you my friend. Thousands of folks tell me I'm living their dream. Unfortunately probably 99.9% already make way more money than is required to fulfill such a dream. I live on a shoestring and lovin it.
JC another great job on the video!! You & frankie are living the life i tell ya!! Love what you did with the bunk beds!!! Awesome job as always!! Get them porcupines ...wouldn't want anything to happen to Frankie!! All the best there buddy...Rod!!!!!!
Howdy buddy. I'm very pleased with the bunks. The drawers are a good space saver and they give a nice look to the cabin. One porky platter coming up soon :e) All the best to you my friend.
I don't know if you know this boss but, you can sell Porkie quills and guard hair too. the native Americans use these for head dresses and native art. Might as well use as much as you can. Great video Boss
Boss, you’re an inspiration to us all. What a wonderful life you have. Frankie is awesome and a wonderful little guy. God bless you and yours! Love from the Judge.
hi dave here from Orillia Ontario Canada 2.5 hrs north of Toronto just a short note to let u know I have not missed any of your vids. a big heart felt thanks for letting me in to your life .info is great dog is so loveable. we are much the same age so I know we think the same way about life and saving the earth trees water etc .may u and yours puppy also have good health .......thanks so much again dave
I don't think you realize how many of us check daily for your updates, you are so amazing and have such talents. You are living my dream and so many of us feel the same I am sure. However, I maybe closer than I too realize, to making this dream reality. I do know things don't happen over night. In one of your videos you said that your dreams don't come to you that you have make them happen and no truer words were ever spoken. One day you wake up and realize you have been pleasing others your whole life and just sitting on the side watching life pass by. One year ago my 34 year old son was diagnosed with T4 colon cancer, which took the wind right out of my sails to say the very least. After a long hard year and a thirteen hour surgery he is now doing his post surgical chemo. In July of last year my sister took ill and died from a bladder infection that she turned septic from. After three more family deaths in a month after my sister passed it was time for me to reevaluate my own life. I will be sixty-one in March and now is my time to do what I have always wanted and that is to buy land and live in a cabin in the woods. I no longer fear I can't do it, just hope I live long enough to enjoy it. I am selling out my business and forward I go. I am dealing on a 16 acre parcel of land and am excited for the first time in years. I know it is going to be long hours and tons of work, but I am up to this new and challenging chapter of my life. I want that country garden again and to harvest and can all my foods. I love doing that. Making jelly and canning tomatoes are my top two favorites. Thank-you for sharing all those wonderful videos with us, the one thing I can say is I will not be trapping beaver....LOL
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Sorry to hear of your misfortunes but you certainly sound like you are using your experiences as stepping stones and moving up and towards your goals. Good for you. I wish you the best of luck. All the best to you.
I truly would trap beaver if they were causing me trouble or making a mess of my land. I am terrified of those animals and have no idea why! I agree about the moving them, all that does is make a whole set of new problems for someone else. I do not understand what is so inhumane and what upsets people, after all this is the circle of life. There will always be those people that truly have their heads tucked up the wrong end! You are doing a great job trapping and super on the videos.
Sherry Woyczik Thank you for your sensible response. The worst animal haters I have ever seen are not hunters and trappers, they're everyday homeowners that are suffering with wildlife damages. I've seen them do the cruelest stuff. Stuff I would NEVER consider doing to an animal. If the grid ever goes down via terrorist attack, solar flare etc, and there is no longer refrigeration or food available in the stores because of it, The only folks that will survive will be those that are self reliant. I won't go without fresh meat and I don't need electricity to have it. God Bless.
I was blown away with how well those bunks came out! You do amazing work! I also built a rocket stove off your video and it's working like a charm! Keep the videos coming!
"A cabin and it's furnishings should look like it grew up out of the woods," I'm not sure who said that ,but you seem to have accomplished it! Good video as always Boss. Take care.
I spent most of the day watching your videos i couldn't seem to stop watching. What a great life you have it really makes you think about changing some of the things in my own life. Keep up the great videos and say hi to Frankie for me. Thanks again.
Greg Glasser Thank you Greg. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. I have a lot planned for this year so stay tuned and please share my channel with others.
I know you have said many times that you do not want a full time 9 to 5 job. But you must put in a huge amount of time with these videos because they are terrific. I sure appreciate you sharing them with us. Thank you! Cheers.
Thank you my friend. Yes, the videos take me a long time to piece together. Sort footage, cut and paste, find and match the right music etc etc. This one took about 8 hours of editing. Part 4 of my roots series took me 30 hours but I worked at it in bits and pieces. I learned a long time ago to make things the way I want them and not rush into something I don't want. Rushing into things only gives me what I don't want, that much faster. Silly but true.
Great film again JC. After seeing Frankie testing out that bunk, got me thinking, who is the REAL Boss of the Swap? :-D Will be Interested to see you catch the Porky and prepare a nice meal from it! Happy hunting!
Again, I so very much enjoy your channel!!! You are very positive in the little things you see, such as taking in the morning sunlight, hearing the birds, taking in the winter stars. All the things that I love. You seem to live the way I do. God Bless You with everything you do and Frankie too! I live in the Pacific Northwest and here it is also so very Beautiful. Thanks for your Channel. Gus..
This winter will be pretty interesting as we now will only have snowmobile access. Our vehicles will be 2.2 miles away and everything pulled in by sled. My childhood dream is here at last ;-)))
I get giddy thinking about all the awesome progress you've made towards your lifelong dreams especially in the last few months - Jeremiah Johnson would be envious of your cabin remodel. :) I can't wait for your fall and winter videos this year Boss. Be safe and enjoy every single day of your journey.
It's hard work being a dog watching their human do all the work. :) Frankie just couldn't wait for you to finish the bunks so he could call bottom bunk! By the looks of it; I think he thought you made that bed for HIM! LOL :) I love your fridge! Every time I see it I'm just so impressed by it! Everything is looking good! Keep up the awesome work you're doing! :)
The bunk beds are wonderful and the drawers were a smart addition. I'm so glad you made the beds with logs and not store lumber. With poly they are going to really shine with color. Sweet blanket she made and I can imagine its nice an warm too. Good to see you all are well, Have a great New Year JC!! Louise :)
Hi Boss, Take care of that porcupine, bad news near the cabin and Frankie. I had to take a few out over the years. Always taught my boys to utilize any game they harvested. Never thought to try and fry the porky up, but did remove the quills and gave them to a friend that made beautiful jewelry with them. I've even chased a few with a long piece of styrofoam through the woods, gave them a tap, just to collect the quills! Fun times! Thanks for sharing your woodworking skills, top notch!
I admire your love for the woods and nature, and especially the love you have for your dog. In my opinion any man that doesn't love animals isn't worth a dime. I live in the backwoods of Maine and can relate to your lifestyle.
Great stuff Boss! Your videos are very comforting. You do some amazing work with the stuff nature offers!! I would like to see some more cabin work this summer!
I've been following your channel for some time now. Thank you for all the wonderful videos. I was inspired by your of grid cabin so much that I did one of my own, downsized and moved in last Spring. After I get the punch list done I'm planning on making a video of the projects. Thanks again for the inspiration.
Happy to hear the news my friend. Downsizing takes some adjustments but sure makes life easier. Less = more in so many ways. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I am always amazed by your many talents. You are such a blessing! I have learned so much from you. Thank you my friend for sharing your knowledge and God bless you!
Had the same problem with a porcupine at deer camp this year. Every night I'd get back at dark and just catch a glimpse of him going underneath. Never did connect with him. Love the bunk. Nothing as good as using the woods around you to furnish the cabin. Sold my draw knives years ago and then had to find some new ones to replace them. Great to see you using one. I can see your pride in using a simple tool to make something useful. Great video as always.
Another great edition of "Cabin Time" there Boss! I only wish I had half the creative imitation that you have. Porkey-ka-bobs and Monkey beer now that ought to be a combination! haha Thought you might be interested in knowing we just rescued a border collie that flunked out of cow college. I might live to regret it but he deserved the chance. Of course my Bert dog might not agree! Looking forward to you next video, take care, you too Frankie!!
Bunk came out great, good work. I think I recall watching a video you did on the freezer as well, was good to see it in use and working well....pretty intuitive you are ; )
Nice job with the bunk bed. You have the cabin looking great with the recent flooring and wood stove backing. You'll need that additional storage once you move in for good. Enjoy your time at the cabin this winter. That is always the best time to be in the woods. I recommend you try some Mississippi Mud, a nice black and tan.
I heard good things about the Miss Mud but haven't tried it yet. If I end up living here I'll put a 16x24 addition on but no hurries for that right now. Thanks for the compliments.
Frankie sure is enjoying that bunk bed you made just for him! Lol! You are sure talented. Those bunks are beautiful, as is everything you've built in the cabin ! I knew as soon as the video started and I heard that sound, that you were peeling logs! We have a few pieces in our cabin that look like that, but neither one of us did it😉 I love to take long walks in the snow too. I feel closer to nature and to God! Blessings friend!
Thank you Pammie. There's something almost magical about the winter woods and especially at night or at dawn. It's beautiful here this morning. No place I'd rather be. Thank you for your compliments. God Bless.
Hello JC, The cabin bunks look awesome and looks like you have Frankie's approval. Not a better season to enjoy, than winter time in a cabin. Like I have said many times you have a beautiful spot there. Thanks for sharing Regards Mark
Thank you my friend. It's absolutely beautiful here this morning. I couldn't imagine seeing this sunrise over a city. I'm anxious to share the footage I shot this morning. it's 17 below outside and 76 inside. No shirt, no shoes , no problem :-))
Just found you and love, love,love to watch you build cool furniture and very classy chicken coop btw;) the bunk beds are beautiful! i think im addicted to your channel! Franky is adorable!
That bunk project looks tremendous! Would you give some more details on it's construction? Like how did you attach the ends of the rails to the wall without any supports visible???
Hi Joe, you're a true craftsman whether its with a camera of a power tool. The bunk beds are a work of primitive art and I hope you are sucessful in keeping Frankie safe and healthy for a very long time. Best wishes, Jerry
That's a great idea for a bunk bed and it looks great. I think that's another lost art...looking at a tree or some deadfall and being able to see the various pieces that can be used for anything from the largest support beams to little coat hooks or cabinet pulls. Waste not want not, right? That cabin gets better and better with every video boss, keep'em coming! Jon
Howdy Jon. The log bed was my intention from the git go but I didn't want to install the log post until I had the flooring done. So far so good and I'm thrilled with the outcome of the project. Frankie's on the bunk as I type. Thank you for all your views and comments.
JC, that was a beautiful piece of wood. You are a very lucky man. I really enjoy your videos and your outlook on life. Uplifting. Take care. Bunny in NW FL
Your videos are always so refreshing and down home, I love the way you always use what you hunt or have to elemenate and use for food and turnip greens, we use to grow them also and have them with beans and fried potatos that we grew. We grew all our vegetables some fruits and livestock as well. Thank you for your video updates I alwats look forward to visiting with you at your cabin.
so good to see the cabin progress! I haven't forgot about you just been busy! Time is almost up for the Christmas ale but I hope I can secure some more this weekend!
Boss, Great video, the cabin looks so relaxing I think Frankie has the right idea. He knows it was time to test the bunk and claim it as his own. You are so lucky to have found true enjoyment of the great outdoors. Your friend and fan Ray
WTG on the bunk beds. Love the draw knife finish and how you left the wane on the drawer fronts for a profile. Got to say the look of joy on your face when you arrived. Priceless. The birds greeting you with a song very cool.Cooler, composting toilet updates keep em coming. Tell Frankie to watch out for the Porkies wouldn't want to see him hurt. Will be waiting in anticipation for the next one. Thanks very much as always my friend. God bless and take care.
Thank you my friend. Your message put a smile on even more than my morning coffee. I like how the drawers came out too. A nice look for the cabin. We'll be piggen out on porky chops here soon. All the best to you.
Man, you are a man true to his word; there are not too many people who are. I appreciate that you and Frankie are producing another great video. Porcupines I find are very destructive to a camp.
Thank you my friend. I don't make a habit out of picking on porkys like most folks do. I enjoy seeing them in the woods but he's not welcome in the cabin yard. We'll see how it pans out. Thanks for commenting.
love the bunk beds good job,the chicken and greens came home we have it about twice a week I live in Tennessee so we raise our chickens, and we grow our own greens love your videos God bless.
When l feel homesick for my youth...l watch your videos. You talk my language. Thanks for bringing back memories. I Am in my 70’s👍❤️🇨🇦
It is so much fun to see a guy enjoying the wonderful simple pleasures of life by himself out of the woods. These are the things that really matter. What great fun!
Glad you're enjoying my postings Gary and thank you for saying so :-)
Rustic bunkbeds-- just what the cabin needed. Good job--looks great.
btw, for a guy above the mason dixon, you sure are a good ole boy. I love it!
Great Video and as always could not wait to see you and Frankie. You guys have become a great part of all our lives. Sometimes technology gets to be to much for all of us, but without it we would not be able to share in your life and learn from you. Thank you.
Thank you my friend. I do like to take advantage of some of the advances in technology but I refuse to be dependent upon them. I love being able to get online here at the cabin but I'm often doing so while my keyboard is being illuminated by an antique oil lamp. A clash of the centuries going on here.
Frankie sure does looks like he’s enjoying the bunkbed. The frame was a great idea and I love the drawers. Excellent work. Yeah the porcupine have to go. Wouldn’t want anything to happen to pour a little Frankie
Thank you :-)
I have never been disappointed when I click on one of your vids. Nothing but a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us.
Happy to hear that. Hope I never disappoint.
Hey Boss, You and I are just a bunch of " old time carpenters" seldom, does anyone even know what a draw knife is. never mind how to use it.
Gotta say I really admire your handcrafted work you've done in the cabin.
Many years ago not far from your place in N.H. Where I lived, my dog would tangle with those porkies and I'd have to bring him to the vet and low and behold, he never learned!! It was the best 14 years of my life with endless hunting and adventure stories. Thanks J.C. and Frankie.!!
God bless and many cheers!!!
you seem like a real salt of the earth. I enjoy seeing other folks that fine solace in what others find mundane.
Chris Morlock Thank you my friend. I appreciate that.
the bunk bed was brilliant..it must be so rewarding to have a concept of what you want...build it...and reap the benefit of seeing it to it's completion. I introduced your channel to several friends and now they're hooked too...Warmest regards to you and Frankie on this cold day.. God bless
Thank you, not only for the kind words but for sharing my channel with others. I'm a long way from my goal with my subscriber list and need all the help I can get.
Yes it is very rewarding to build what I need and I love working with logs and sticks. Life is what you make of it :-))
Great video; nice work on the bunk beds. Frankie gave his stamp of approval there. Don't let Frankie get stung by the Porcupine. Good idea to make the porcupine into pulled pork instead. The cabin is beautiful with all your hand-crafted cabinetry, etc. Keep warm!
What a blessed time to create, all needs met in the beautiful North! Praise God.
The Bunk Beds look awesome! You have some mad skills with the wood!
Thank you my friend.
Great video JC, the Lord intends us to enjoy our life and nature that he has provided, and I know you do.
Life is the most enjoyable when you're not chasing money. I'm glad I figured that out.
As always, thank you for commenting.
thebossoftheswamp Amen, Couldn't agree more.
Sir, your videos are always a bright spot in my day. Thank you.
Happy to hear that. Thank you.
JC, I really enjoy your videos. I don't think I've ever seen Frankie so chill!
Happy to hear that my friend. Yeah Frankie sank into that bunk pretty deep. I think he approves.
This channel always brings a smile to my face.
I'd claim that top bunk, but I'm betting that Frankie could somehow find a way to get up there, too!
The top bunk is always ready for visitors.
Welcome anytime :-)
Good vids, JC. You can do a lot with the right attitude and this type of lifestyle. So many people would love to get back to a place of nature and the simpler life - unfortunately many people don't know how. Thanks for reminding them.
Thank you my friend. Thousands of folks tell me I'm living their dream. Unfortunately probably 99.9% already make way more money than is required to fulfill such a dream. I live on a shoestring and lovin it.
loved the bunk bed
Loved this video! keep up the good work. God bless ya Frankie
JC another great job on the video!! You & frankie are living the life i tell ya!! Love what you did with the bunk beds!!! Awesome job as always!! Get them porcupines ...wouldn't want anything to happen to Frankie!! All the best there buddy...Rod!!!!!!
Howdy buddy. I'm very pleased with the bunks. The drawers are a good space saver and they give a nice look to the cabin. One porky platter coming up soon :e)
All the best to you my friend.
I don't know if you know this boss but, you can sell Porkie quills and guard hair too. the native Americans use these for head dresses and native art. Might as well use as much as you can. Great video Boss
Boss, you’re an inspiration to us all. What a wonderful life you have. Frankie is awesome and a wonderful little guy. God bless you and yours! Love from the Judge.
hi dave here from Orillia Ontario Canada 2.5 hrs north of Toronto just a short note to let u know I have not missed any of your vids. a big heart felt thanks for letting me in to your life .info is great dog is so loveable. we are much the same age so I know we think the same way about life and saving the earth trees water etc .may u and yours puppy also have good health .......thanks so much again dave
Thanks Dave. Happy to hear you enjoy my videos. Thanks for taking he time to comment.
I don't think you realize how many of us check daily for your updates, you are so amazing and have such talents. You are living my dream and so many of us feel the same I am sure. However, I maybe closer than I too realize, to making this dream reality. I do know things don't happen over night.
In one of your videos you said that your dreams don't come to you that you have make them happen and no truer words were ever spoken. One day you wake up and realize you have been pleasing others your whole life and just sitting on the side watching life pass by.
One year ago my 34 year old son was diagnosed with T4 colon cancer, which took the wind right out of my sails to say the very least. After a long hard year and a thirteen hour surgery he is now doing his post surgical chemo. In July of last year my sister took ill and died from a bladder infection that she turned septic from. After three more family deaths in a month after my sister passed it was time for me to reevaluate my own life.
I will be sixty-one in March and now is my time to do what I have always wanted and that is to buy land and live in a cabin in the woods. I no longer fear I can't do it, just hope I live long enough to enjoy it. I am selling out my business and forward I go. I am dealing on a 16 acre parcel of land and am excited for the first time in years.
I know it is going to be long hours and tons of work, but I am up to this new and challenging chapter of my life. I want that country garden again and to harvest and can all my foods. I love doing that. Making jelly and canning tomatoes are my top two favorites.
Thank-you for sharing all those wonderful videos with us, the one thing I can say is I will not be trapping beaver....LOL
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Sorry to hear of your misfortunes but you certainly sound like you are using your experiences as stepping stones and moving up and towards your goals. Good for you. I wish you the best of luck. All the best to you.
I truly would trap beaver if they were causing me trouble or making a mess of my land. I am terrified of those animals and have no idea why!
I agree about the moving them, all that does is make a whole set of new problems for someone else. I do not understand what is so inhumane and what upsets people, after all this is the circle of life.
There will always be those people that truly have their heads tucked up the wrong end! You are doing a great job trapping and super on the videos.
Sherry Woyczik Thank you for your sensible response. The worst animal haters I have ever seen are not hunters and trappers, they're everyday homeowners that are suffering with wildlife damages. I've seen them do the cruelest stuff. Stuff I would NEVER consider doing to an animal. If the grid ever goes down via terrorist attack, solar flare etc, and there is no longer refrigeration or food available in the stores because of it, The only folks that will survive will be those that are self reliant. I won't go without fresh meat and I don't need electricity to have it. God Bless.
I was blown away with how well those bunks came out! You do amazing work! I also built a rocket stove off your video and it's working like a charm! Keep the videos coming!
Beautiful wood! Y ou do mighty fine work! Thanks for sharing! Love the sound of those insistent chirpers! Frankie is a charmer💜❤️💜
"A cabin and it's furnishings should look like it grew up out of the woods," I'm not sure who said that ,but you seem to have accomplished it! Good video as always Boss. Take care.
I've never heard that phrase before but sure do like it.
Thanks for commenting.
I spent most of the day watching your videos i couldn't seem to stop watching. What a great life you have it really makes you think about changing some of the things in my own life. Keep up the great videos and say hi to Frankie for me. Thanks again.
Greg Glasser Thank you Greg. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. I have a lot planned for this year so stay tuned and please share my channel with others.
I've been binge watching your channel. They're some of the most informative, relaxing to watch and enjoyable videos on YT. Great content.
Thank you for your compliment :-)
Yet another reason why I Love your Channel Brother !
The bunk looks great.
Thank you buddy. Cheers.
I know you have said many times that you do not want a full time 9 to 5 job. But you must put in a huge amount of time with these videos because they are terrific. I sure appreciate you sharing them with us. Thank you! Cheers.
Thank you my friend. Yes, the videos take me a long time to piece together. Sort footage, cut and paste, find and match the right music etc etc. This one took about 8 hours of editing. Part 4 of my roots series took me 30 hours but I worked at it in bits and pieces. I learned a long time ago to make things the way I want them and not rush into something I don't want. Rushing into things only gives me what I don't want, that much faster. Silly but true.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Much more enjoyable than all the crap they play on the TV. Keep up the hard work bud...
Happy to hear that. I can't tolerate TV anymore either.
Great film again JC. After seeing Frankie testing out that bunk, got me thinking, who is the REAL Boss of the Swap? :-D Will be Interested to see you catch the Porky and prepare a nice meal from it! Happy hunting!
Frankie is living the good life! I like the bunks it will look real good when you put on the finish. Good luck on getting rid of porky.
The urethane will make a big difference for sure.
Again, I so very much enjoy your channel!!! You are very positive in the little things you see, such as taking in the morning sunlight, hearing the birds, taking in the winter stars. All the things that I love. You seem to live the way I do. God Bless You with everything you do and Frankie too! I live in the Pacific Northwest and here it is also so very Beautiful. Thanks for your Channel. Gus..
Thank you Gus. I appreciate your views and comments.
Hiya Boss! I had to stop in and watch this again...You gave me some peace..thank you...💜💙💜
You are so welcome :-)
I love all of your videos but I especially love the winter videos - they are my favorite and your cabin is so perfect for simple winter living.
This winter will be pretty interesting as we now will only have snowmobile access. Our vehicles will be 2.2 miles away and everything pulled in by sled. My childhood dream is here at last ;-)))
I get giddy thinking about all the awesome progress you've made towards your lifelong dreams especially in the last few months - Jeremiah Johnson would be envious of your cabin remodel. :) I can't wait for your fall and winter videos this year Boss. Be safe and enjoy every single day of your journey.
Animal lover, skilled craftsman, AND he COOKS Southern dishes with a smile! He's a Keeper if there is a "Mrs. Boss of the Swamp"!
It's hard work being a dog watching their human do all the work. :) Frankie just couldn't wait for you to finish the bunks so he could call bottom bunk! By the looks of it; I think he thought you made that bed for HIM! LOL :) I love your fridge! Every time I see it I'm just so impressed by it! Everything is looking good! Keep up the awesome work you're doing! :)
Yeah, Frankie claimed the bunk alright. I may have to make him a nest in one of the drawers :-)
The bunk beds are wonderful and the drawers were a smart addition. I'm so glad you made the beds with logs and not store lumber. With poly they are going to really shine with color. Sweet blanket she made and I can imagine its nice an warm too. Good to see you all are well, Have a great New Year JC!! Louise :)
The drawers will be a good space saver and yes, the blankey is super cozy. The beer is good too ha ha. All the best Louise.
Hi Boss, Take care of that porcupine, bad news near the cabin and Frankie. I had to take a few out over the years. Always taught my boys to utilize any game they harvested. Never thought to try and fry the porky up, but did remove the quills and gave them to a friend that made beautiful jewelry with them. I've even chased a few with a long piece of styrofoam through the woods, gave them a tap, just to collect the quills! Fun times! Thanks for sharing your woodworking skills, top notch!
Thank you Moss. The porky packed up and moved on. Best move he ever made.
Thank you for your compliments.
Love the bunk beds. Nice job Boss.
+Tom Innes Thank you Tom.
Beautiful bunk bed, Frankie has the life!
I admire your love for the woods and nature, and especially the love you have for your dog. In my opinion any man that doesn't love animals isn't worth a dime. I live in the backwoods of Maine and can relate to your lifestyle.
+44wizbang Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Great stuff Boss! Your videos are very comforting. You do some amazing work with the stuff nature offers!! I would like to see some more cabin work this summer!
Thanks buddy. I'll be working on my NH cabin this spring so you'll see cabin work alright. It'll be a busy summer.
I've been following your channel for some time now. Thank you for all the wonderful videos. I was inspired by your of grid cabin so much that I did one of my own, downsized and moved in last Spring. After I get the punch list done I'm planning on making a video of the projects. Thanks again for the inspiration.
Happy to hear the news my friend. Downsizing takes some adjustments but sure makes life easier. Less = more in so many ways. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I am always amazed by your many talents. You are such a blessing! I have learned so much from you. Thank you my friend for sharing your knowledge and God bless you!
Thank you and blessings to you as well :-)
Had the same problem with a porcupine at deer camp this year. Every night I'd get back at dark and just catch a glimpse of him going underneath. Never did connect with him.
Love the bunk. Nothing as good as using the woods around you to furnish the cabin. Sold my draw knives years ago and then had to find some new ones to replace them. Great to see you using one. I can see your pride in using a simple tool to make something useful. Great video as always.
You are truly blessed! And Frankie has it pretty good as well! Another great video, thanks Boss.
Frankie's got the life alright. He loves his cabin time.
Another great edition of "Cabin Time" there Boss! I only wish I had half the creative imitation that you have. Porkey-ka-bobs and Monkey beer now that ought to be a combination! haha Thought you might be interested in knowing we just rescued a border collie that flunked out of cow college. I might live to regret it but he deserved the chance. Of course my Bert dog might not agree! Looking forward to you next video, take care, you too Frankie!!
I love all of your videos!! Frankie is the best
Bunk came out great, good work. I think I recall watching a video you did on the freezer as well, was good to see it in use and working well....pretty intuitive you are ; )
+The Woodsman School and Guide Service The icebox holds steady at 40 degrees most days. Love it.
Welcome back, great to see your healthy and doing great. God Bless You for sharing such a wonderful life!
Thank you my friend. Blessings to you as well.
Hey boss, bed looks great. Cabin looks awesome, cooler is fricken awesome. Keep up the great job, Really enjoy our videos.
Thank you Scott. I appreciate that.
I really enjoy your videos. Take care of You and Frankie during the storm. :)
Naomi Verdugo Thank you kindly. The storm stayed south of us :-)
Nice job with the bunk bed. You have the cabin looking great with the recent flooring and wood stove backing. You'll need that additional storage once you move in for good. Enjoy your time at the cabin this winter. That is always the best time to be in the woods. I recommend you try some Mississippi Mud, a nice black and tan.
I heard good things about the Miss Mud but haven't tried it yet. If I end up living here I'll put a 16x24 addition on but no hurries for that right now.
Thanks for the compliments.
Frankie sure is enjoying that bunk bed you made just for him! Lol!
You are sure talented. Those bunks are beautiful, as is everything you've built in the cabin !
I knew as soon as the video started and I heard that sound, that you were peeling logs!
We have a few pieces in our cabin that look like that, but neither one of us did it😉
I love to take long walks in the snow too. I feel closer to nature and to God!
Blessings friend!
Thank you Pammie.
There's something almost magical about the winter woods and especially at night or at dawn. It's beautiful here this morning. No place I'd rather be.
Thank you for your compliments. God Bless.
Thanks for sharing, I really like your upbeat positive attitude and Frankie is the best. I miss my two dogs a lot.
Thank you :-)
Your beer mug made me smile! When I was a child my father was stationed at Goose Bay. I had a wonderful time rambling in the woods around the base.
That beer mug makes me smile too... for many reasons ha ha.
Hello JC,
The cabin bunks look awesome and looks like you have Frankie's approval. Not a better season to enjoy, than winter time in a cabin. Like I have said many times you have a beautiful spot there. Thanks for sharing
Regards
Mark
Thank you my friend. It's absolutely beautiful here this morning. I couldn't imagine seeing this sunrise over a city. I'm anxious to share the footage I shot this morning. it's 17 below outside and 76 inside. No shirt, no shoes , no problem :-))
HI JC.....Very nice work on the Bunk bed and what a nice time to be at the cabin. I enjoyed the video as always Thank you. .
I love winter in the woods. I don't want to be anywhere else. Thanks for commenting.
I love to watch your videos and learn a lot too!
another enjoyable video.I'm always taken away with your stories and experiences up there.God bless
itsbadlands Thank you my friend and blessings to you as well.
Just found you and love, love,love to watch you build cool furniture and very classy chicken coop btw;) the bunk beds are beautiful! i think im addicted to your channel! Franky is adorable!
Thank you Genny and welcome to my channel :-)
Great to see you back, Boss!
Thanks again really enjoy the videos
Good to see your back, thanks for the vid......
Oh shucks. I forgot to say hi to Frankie. Great dog, great fun! Bunny in NWFL
great job on the bunk beds,looks good in your cabin.nice quilt a great gift.hope you get that porcupine ,before he sticks Frankie. take care
Thank you my friend. The porky has left the building and moved on.
Love the video. That Franky is a hoot! Great dog and companion.
He's a hoot alright. He has his moments though. All the best to you my friend.
That bunk project looks tremendous! Would you give some more details on it's construction? Like how did you attach the ends of the rails to the wall without any supports visible???
Hi Joe, you're a true craftsman whether its with a camera of a power tool. The bunk beds are a work of primitive art and I hope you are sucessful in keeping Frankie safe and healthy for a very long time. Best wishes, Jerry
Thank you kindly. My name is JC though and not Joe, but I answer to mast anything "-)
thebossoftheswamp Sorry about that.
Jerry Dineen LOL. No need for apologies. I been called worse :-)
Just beautiful! Winter is the best.
LOVE the cold dry air. Love it.
thank you for sharing...just love frankie...
That's a great idea for a bunk bed and it looks great. I think that's another lost art...looking at a tree or some deadfall and being able to see the various pieces that can be used for anything from the largest support beams to little coat hooks or cabinet pulls. Waste not want not, right? That cabin gets better and better with every video boss, keep'em coming!
Jon
Howdy Jon. The log bed was my intention from the git go but I didn't want to install the log post until I had the flooring done. So far so good and I'm thrilled with the outcome of the project. Frankie's on the bunk as I type. Thank you for all your views and comments.
Another good video to watch here while its cold out and good food in the belly......awesome JC.
Glad you enjoyed it Don. Thank you
I never knew porcupines could climb tree's. 😊
JC, that was a beautiful piece of wood. You are a very lucky man. I really enjoy your videos and your outlook on life. Uplifting. Take care. Bunny in NW FL
Thank you my friend.
Your videos are always so refreshing and down home, I love the way you always use what you hunt or have to elemenate and use for food and turnip greens, we use to grow them also and have them with beans and fried potatos that we grew. We grew all our vegetables some fruits and livestock as well. Thank you for your video updates I alwats look forward to visiting with you at your cabin.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
All the best.
The bunkies turned out so nice JC! Love the skip peel logs and woodsy drawer fronts. Pulled porci....too funny! :D
Thank you my friend. I've got a little more to do on them. The urethane will really make them come to life. Nice to hear from you.
Glad to see you back. great idea on the bunk bed,
Thank you Chris.
Your living the dream my friend. Very talented.
+James Lonergan Thank you kindly.
so good to see the cabin progress! I haven't forgot about you just been busy! Time is almost up for the Christmas ale but I hope I can secure some more this weekend!
LOL my friend. I still have about 12 or so left from Christmas so no worries.
All the best to you.
Love all the videos you share...would love to see a video of you making Pokie Sausage also, how you process the hides of your harvested animals.
Boss,
Great video, the cabin looks so relaxing I think Frankie has the right idea. He knows it was time to test the bunk and claim it as his own. You are so lucky to have found true enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Your friend and fan
Ray
Thank you for another awesome video at the cabin.
You're welcome and thanks for commenting.
WTG on the bunk beds. Love the draw knife finish and how you left the wane on the drawer fronts for a profile. Got to say the look of joy on your face when you arrived. Priceless. The birds greeting you with a song very cool.Cooler, composting toilet updates keep em coming. Tell Frankie to watch out for the Porkies wouldn't want to see him hurt. Will be waiting in anticipation for the next one. Thanks very much as always my friend. God bless and take care.
Thank you my friend. Your message put a smile on even more than my morning coffee. I like how the drawers came out too. A nice look for the cabin. We'll be piggen out on porky chops here soon. All the best to you.
Boss I just love your ideas on the bunk beds...Once we get into our new home our boys will have a set like yours!
+Continental Homestead Thank you. Good luck with your project.
Man, you are a man true to his word; there are not too many people who are. I appreciate that you and Frankie are producing another great video. Porcupines I find are very destructive to a camp.
Thank you my friend. I don't make a habit out of picking on porkys like most folks do. I enjoy seeing them in the woods but he's not welcome in the cabin yard. We'll see how it pans out. Thanks for commenting.
Nice job on the bunks jc. As always your a genius to say the least. Can't wait to see more of your vids
Thank you Linda. I'll be back at the editing board when I return home. Been getting some fun footage here at the cabin.
Thanks for sharing this great video, it was like being in a wonder land. I found myself totally checked out. You and Frankie are pards, no doubt.
Glad you enjoyed it Dan. Thanks for taking the time to say so.
Oh TA DAH, The bunk beds turned out really decent :) Nice warm blanket from Julie in B.C sweet :)
Thank you. Yep, cozy blanket for sure.
love the bunk beds good job,the chicken and greens came home we have it about twice a week I live in Tennessee so we raise our chickens, and we grow our own greens love your videos God bless.
Alice Lewis I hear it's pretty nice in Tennessee. I may go visit there someday. Thanks for commenting.
Great video! Looking forward to seeing more of the cabin.
Thank you. More on the way soon.
You're livin' my dream Kid! About time to start my own dream I guess. I wanna see that porcupine sausage too!
Snuffy Smith The porky left town right after I filmed this but I'll be stuffing casing with the next one :-)
Thanks for sharing!
Frankie thinks more play time needed to balance the amount of your work time. Thanks Boss. :~)
Ol Frankie needs some shuteye! It's exhausting supervising you and all the construction! Tough job but somebody's got to do it.
He curled up on the bunk right now as I type.