Thank you so much for sharing your life work with us Shawn. It is truly inspiring. For me, as an older single woman who so misses her Dad---watching you work is such a comfort to me. Sounds crazy I know. But my Dad could do ANYTHING--like you apparently can as well. When I was a little girl I used to follow him around as he did carpentry, plumbing. electrical, tin work, blacksmithing, car repair, welding etc etc...I guess I grew up assuming all men had those same skills. Boy was I mistaken. So it is comforting to watch you work, as it so reminds me of watching my Dad when I was a child, and was always amazed at his knowledge. Also you have reminded me when I am overwhelmed with a lot of things and various housekeeping jobs etc.---how much we can accomplish if we just PERSERVERE and do one thing at a time---just keep plugging along and so much can be done if we just keep moving and doing a little at a time. Just look how much you have progressed since last winter at this time! AMAZING how much you have accomplished in only one year---not just the house, but the greenhouse, the gardens etc., etc....THANK YOU. Just know that you are well loved by so many for what you give us by your example. And your love for Cali is so apparent....So glad you have one another when your wife and girls are away. Any plan to drill a well at some point--or create some kind of system (water tower) so you will have running water in the home? Would love to see your wife doing some of the preserving work as well. HUGS brother. Joann L New London, Connecticut USA
Joann, that was só nicely said, to which I can only say "Ditto".. My Dad loved Carpentry, like you said, with the same tools Shawn is using! Shawn, you are an outstanding man, with a beautiful Wife and family! What an inspiration you are!!
It is really so very nice you have all those wonderful memories. My Dad had a bad heart and died when I was 14. He couldn’t do a lot of those physical activities but I do have memories of putting together huge jigsaw puzzles, watching him paint, reading with him, cooking a special dinner every Saturday. I think we were both lucky! P. S. My middle name is Joanne.
Shawn, Cali is NOT spoiled. She is exactly as she should be --WELL LOVED, cared for. She appreciates it very much. Thank you for the love and caring you show her. She's really special!
It's exciting to see you build this one and comparing it to the build from the last cabin. This one is so much larger and more elaborate. I'm excited to see you build this outdoor kitchen and compare it to the one before!
I loved the old outdoor kitchen .... a lot! Same goes for the beautiful sauna he built. It's a crying shame to have had to move, but I suspect he will build the next ones even better, given what he has done with the new cabin👍🏻Take care✌🏻
After all you see on TV to TH-cam these days it’s wonderful to see a regular guy doing something that’s family friendly actually have as many followers as you. It’s usually the young girls half naked doing things no one should be doing that have as many followers as you. Thank you for your content. God Bless.
That was wonderful. Loved every second of it. Thanks Shawn, for sharing this wonderful life with all of us wannabe's here. Beautiful.. For numerous reasons, many of us just can NOT do it. But we live it in our hearts through YOUR videos!! I certainly appreciate that. I also learn so much watching what you do. Thanks again for all your work.
The cabin gets more delightful every episode. Cali gets more beautiful also. She is truly a sweetheart. The new shelves look great. Stay safe and warm.
The placement of the shelves is perfect. So cozy there. I can almost feel myself sitting there reading, listening to the fire, faithful pooch beside me. Absolute perfection. And a great way for the rest of us to spend Friday morning with our coffee, watching the best of the best: Shawn James.
The additional bookcase closes in the bathroom nicely, but I was interested in seeing how your ongoing work on the basement stairs proceeds. You've framed in the stair way, covered the down depth area and Lo and Behold!, the refrigerator fits there just nicely! Everything in its place. That breezeway works just as you anticipated. The area is a boon for the house cabin and does indeed make the cabin into a home.
Shawn since I found your Reliance show l watch it religiously I have breakfast with you and Cali and dinner as well. Not to mention every time I take a few minutes to rest I don’t want to miss anything! Tell me Shawn doing at times hear a banjo when the music comes on in the background . And is it you that I hear Either way I love it as I told you I play guitar and I love my bluegrass an country gospel ,love to you that special little Cali Love the little girl😊 ❤❤Mary From NH
Miło jest oglądać normalne choć nie łatwe życie z perspektywy pokręconego obecnego świata. Patrząc na Pana filmy można wypocząć i zrelaksować się. Dziękuję I pozdrawiam serdecznie Pana I Cali.😊
You do not sit still for long. There is always something to do and you do not appear to be a person who sits still. Keep busy and that will keep you young. Enjoy the day and time building the cabin, to both of you, Shawn and Callie.☺️👍
We enjoy the peaceful atmosphere you create with each video. We built our own tiny off grid cabin in the woods in far northern Minnesota, not far the border. It’s our escape from the madness, similar to what we watch on your channel. God bless.
I have 3 of that kind of pop corn poppers. Every time I see one at goodwill and good shape I get it. 2 of mine still in the boxes all under $10. Love them.
Walnut is one of my favorite lumber species and the graining/figure possibilities are amazing. But I cannot deny that your spalted birch turned out nicely.
Bonjour Shawn, je regarde vos vidéos à suivre, sur grand écran..j'adore😍. C'est fantastique de vous voir tout monter, créer vous même. à l'ancienne wow. Admirative. De très belles finitions..passez un très beau weekend ❄️🤍. Cool l'heure et la température, salut Callie 🧡
This cabin feels so much more cozy than your other one, feels more like a home. It's beautiful Shawn, and coming along nicely. Can't wait until you start the kitchen and the other buildings.
You talk about simplifiying life, you certainly have achieved that my friend, starting with a great breakfast, then on to a project, followed by a feast of a dinner, and maybe finish up the project, then kick back by a cozy fire and read a book, while enjoying some popcorn, and Cali looks so content and at home, it`s just incredible what you have achieved, whats not to love about this lifestyle, well done sir, watching from Michigan.
Shawn James, I have to shake my head in awe of your capabilities! I just look at all you accomplish and how skilled you are. How you love it all, and it drives you. You not only have impressed upon my heart of how ambitious and amazing of all you do, and all while filming, that I just don’t have words. I may not meet you in this life but I surely want to meet you at the feet of Jesus one day! I pray for many blessings to you and your family and perfect health as you keep doing what you love. That home cabin is massive and the most beautiful, thought out cabin I will ever see or imagine and I love that I got to experience your kindness in sharing so many wonderful years with you! Just cant tell you how I appreciate it! Take care always!
So inspiring!. Cali has taken in the new digs quite comfortably. When you sit back in your chair in front of the wood stove, sometimes I feel like I'm right there with you.
Thanks for the video Shawn. Was looking forward to this. It's been one of those weeks. And if I can't escape to a cabin, I can atleast watch your experience. Appreciate you, God Bless.
Greetings Sir! I'm enjoying the date, time and temperature notations. Enjoying and appreciating all the videos and that you share them with us. Best regards, c
So heartwarming to see a dog and her human companion! 😁 Cali deserves to be spoiled after the hard work she does in keeping your throwing arm in shape, Shawn! Best wishes!
Hi sean, I really enjoyed your videos, and I just love cali, I just wanted to say we often don't know what we have until it's gone, one day she will be gone, and you will have a huge hole in your heart! ❤
I have been watching him for a long time. I'm a subscriber. That man can do anything with his hands if he sets his mind to it . I'll gladly raise my hand .🖐️
Большое спасибо за Ваши видео, Шон! Они вдохновляют, гармония человека и природы, Ваш труд это, как творение прекрасного художника, можно смотреть и наслаждаться каждым действием, ну а Кали, само совершенство, постоянно ждём Ваши новые видео, браво маэстро
I love your home! I wish I was able to build a home like it and live there. I'm widowed and since I'm handy I fix a lot of things but my dream was always to live like you are. Thank you for sharing it. At least I get to watch you doing it.
That is one well used Whirly Pop popcorn maker.. I love mine...Cali is one well contented puppy dog...and her "Dad" adores her too. The cabin is looking more and more like "home sweet home". Kudos
Having pop corn the old way. When i was a kid we would make it in a large cast iron skillet. It was a special treat back then! Funny thing is i remember it tasting better back then!
We had a wood stove as our heat source in college. It annoyed me to maintain but eventually became meditative and a great source of peace in the morning. Seeing you using one really makes me nostalgic.
That is a most beautiful quilt. And it matches your home so superbly. I love lots of u-tubes but yours captivates me the most Thank you. All the best to you and all of your family.
You look like you are thinking hard about something/ your aurora has changed. The cabin and all the details are just awesome. Cali needs a little pup or something to keep her in company...keep her moving. Summer is coming...which will help too.
Those Spalted Birch Draws and shelf is going to look fabulous. Shawn. man Cali cracks me up. Dogs are hilarious I've got two of them their great companions that really do liven up our lives.
I too would love to see some of your wife’s Input to the cabin, as a woman it’s nice to see the female additions to the cosyness of a home my hubby has been a handy bloke so are all of my sons, but the women in their lives have all added to the comfort of home, so it’s nice for us to see the feminine perspective of a home, I also love watching Emily make her way, think she is a clone of dad with all her skills, this is great to see.
Thx Mr. James for a new delicacy. Mz Cali knows for sure time and kind of her grooming let alone for throwing the toy or taking a refreshingly bath in the snow... The covering of the porch beams was the idea and in perfomance the work of a genius! Kinda demigod of the wood workers very inspiring. Be blessed from Northern Germany. Ludwig ❤
Shawn love the cabin, real happy for you! Cali has that look at 5am like”let’s crank up that stove! “ Awesome video as usual. Your Drone shots are always so relaxing and beautiful! 👍👍👍 You Tube needs a two thumbs up to click on!!!
Ya know when I started this video. I wanted a cup of coffee then I hear Shawn opening the wood stove and think. I know that sound it’s Shawn’s wood stove good I got time. I’ve been watching Shawn too long.
Just a quick tip… You can lay some of your books flat and make a stack. This is especially helpful with the soft cover books. The stack can then act as a bookend so the upright books don’t slide or tip over. It is also visually appealing to vary the books between upright and laying flat. It isn’t any more difficult to get a book from a pile than from the uprights, either. In fact, it can be more convenient than when the upright books are falling over again and again. And laying flat helps the soft covers on books from getting all warped and bent. I like your solution for the bottoms of the posts! Neat and allows you access as required 😊
7years almost I have been following Your Self Reliance Shawn I never cease to be amazed at your work ethic.Single handed achievers much with his faithful companion Cali.God Bless you and your family ❤
Hi Shawn, It seems that all that work is never ending, but you keep knocking the jobs out one by one. The new shelving looks great. It is really nice watching you kick back in your chair relaxing and enjoying all that hard work you have accomplished so far. Take care my friend! Ft. Wayne, IN.
A lot of hard work to make an off grid log cabin, but sure pays off when you see a labor turning out to be great and you start seeing a home right in front of your eyes. I enjoy these videos so much and have picked a thing or two on wood working thanks to Shawn. I love the mornings and afternoons around the winter wonderland I see here. I can't wait to see your next video on projects around the cabin and inside. Thanks a million Shawn!! 🙏🏼👍🏻
Husband & I did cupboards out of Pine up North in Wisconsin but before that we did Walnut Cabinets for his Mom !!! Down here I helped with the Cherry wood ones and bed sets for both children and our room to sleep in !!! Did Hickory ones for Colorado cabin that is like your cabin !!! I made a special room off to the end of it that I would spend more time in it !!! Had a wood stove in it and hanging swing in it that was the room ALL people went into and wanted to STAY in it !!! It was Bigger than your mud room there !!! Had enough room for a small table and a chair like yours and a bed that laid on down to sleep on !!! Like a Small cabin inside of a cabin !!! Yesterday in 2 Live Chats we Talked about Shawn James IT WAS A DELIGHFUL TIME to see your name and hear it !!! SMALL WORLD and YOU ARE AROUND the WORLD !!!
You’re very, very fantastic!!! You built it all by yourself, this wonderful house, in a magical place of real peace!! I would like to be able to do what you did... Congratulations 😊
A lot of hard work but the cabinets look lovely. Food looked amazing, quite a lot of meat but working as hard as you do you need the protein. Pat for Cali. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK
@@enzopalumbo2164 Actually those are several days of videos edited down to one, so he is showing you several days worth of meals--not all eaten in one day...
I like these additions to the cabin. Cali is gorgeous of course, but seems to be slowing down a bit. That's common in dogs of her age. Thanks for sharing my friend.
One of the first vlogs I ever saw was when Shawn was putting in the floor for the wood stove in the first cabin. Been hooked ever since and I couldn’t have done it once let alone twice. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and boy so I mean labor.
✋✋Such a long time, love it, Sean is such a talented man, and just adore Cali, I've watched all of his builds and will continue to while ever he posts videos ✋✋
Raise your hand if you've been watching My Self Reliance for a long time🤚
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Thank you so much for sharing your life work with us Shawn. It is truly inspiring. For me, as an older single woman who so misses her Dad---watching you work is such a comfort to me. Sounds crazy I know. But my Dad could do ANYTHING--like you apparently can as well. When I was a little girl I used to follow him around as he did carpentry, plumbing. electrical, tin work, blacksmithing, car repair, welding etc etc...I guess I grew up assuming all men had those same skills. Boy was I mistaken. So it is comforting to watch you work, as it so reminds me of watching my Dad when I was a child, and was always amazed at his knowledge. Also you have reminded me when I am overwhelmed with a lot of things and various housekeeping jobs etc.---how much we can accomplish if we just PERSERVERE and do one thing at a time---just keep plugging along and so much can be done if we just keep moving and doing a little at a time. Just look how much you have progressed since last winter at this time! AMAZING how much you have accomplished in only one year---not just the house, but the greenhouse, the gardens etc., etc....THANK YOU. Just know that you are well loved by so many for what you give us by your example. And your love for Cali is so apparent....So glad you have one another when your wife and girls are away. Any plan to drill a well at some point--or create some kind of system (water tower) so you will have running water in the home? Would love to see your wife doing some of the preserving work as well. HUGS brother. Joann L New London, Connecticut USA
PS Dad also used all these old tools you use as power tools weren't yet available then...
Joann, that was só nicely said, to which I can only say "Ditto"..
My Dad loved Carpentry, like you said, with the same tools Shawn is using!
Shawn, you are an outstanding man, with a beautiful Wife and family! What an inspiration you are!!
It is really so very nice you have all those wonderful memories. My Dad had a bad heart and died when I was 14. He couldn’t do a lot of those physical activities but I do have memories of putting together huge jigsaw puzzles, watching him paint, reading with him, cooking a special dinner every Saturday. I think we were both lucky! P. S. My middle name is Joanne.
@@SJC49 Ahh Joanne, sorry you lost your Dad so early in life! Thanks for sharing! Sending love and Prayers for you from South Africa 🕊️
Anyone else been watching this channel from the very beginning? I love TH-cam because of channels like Shawn's. Beats the hell out of cable tv too!
What peace and contentment …the best is yet to come 🙏🥰
It’s starting to look very cosy and comfortable at your cabin. Well done Shawn and Cali of course.🇦🇺
Cali makes it home.
Oh come on, we both know Cali has done the brunt of the heavy lifting, Shawn is such a slacker.
@@peterjones4621 of course. She is such a capable dog. Shawn makes the videos mostly about him. 😂
@@lynnestamey7272 she sure does. Such a beautiful, intelligent dog.
Cali is the best supervisor¡
Shawn, Cali is NOT spoiled. She is exactly as she should be --WELL LOVED, cared for. She appreciates it very much. Thank you for the love and caring you show her. She's really special!
I wonder how long the cheese was sitting in front of Cali's nose while sleeping?
It's exciting to see you build this one and comparing it to the build from the last cabin. This one is so much larger and more elaborate. I'm excited to see you build this outdoor kitchen and compare it to the one before!
It’s too dark inside for me.
I love the coziness of it!
I loved the old outdoor kitchen .... a lot! Same goes for the beautiful sauna he built. It's a crying shame to have had to move, but I suspect he will build the next ones even better, given what he has done with the new cabin👍🏻Take care✌🏻
@@zinnia3684 exactly, the interior of the cabin looks kinda depressed.
@@fetobeatle then dont watch. It looks perfect to me.
After all you see on TV to TH-cam these days it’s wonderful to see a regular guy doing something that’s family friendly actually have as many followers as you. It’s usually the young girls half naked doing things no one should be doing that have as many followers as you. Thank you for your content. God Bless.
I love seeing you hug Cali. She is so precious. While I do like to watch everything you do, I am enamoured of Cali. She's just fabulous!
That was wonderful. Loved every second of it. Thanks Shawn, for sharing this wonderful life with all of us wannabe's here. Beautiful.. For numerous reasons, many of us just can NOT do it. But we live it in our hearts through YOUR videos!! I certainly appreciate that. I also learn so much watching what you do. Thanks again for all your work.
The cabin gets more delightful every episode. Cali gets more beautiful also. She is truly a sweetheart. The new shelves look great. Stay safe and warm.
The placement of the shelves is perfect. So cozy there. I can almost feel myself sitting there reading, listening to the fire, faithful pooch beside me. Absolute perfection. And a great way for the rest of us to spend Friday morning with our coffee, watching the best of the best: Shawn James.
You and Cali deserve some sit down time for you and retrieve for Cali. Wow I can't believe all you have done. Amazing. God bless.
The additional bookcase closes in the bathroom nicely, but I was interested in seeing how your ongoing work on the basement stairs proceeds. You've framed in the stair way, covered the down depth area and Lo and Behold!, the refrigerator fits there just nicely! Everything in its place. That breezeway works just as you anticipated. The area is a boon for the house cabin and does indeed make the cabin into a home.
Have I missed the basement stairs work you speak of? Cheers
I thought I've watched every video but must have missed framing the basement stairs. Which video was that one, I'd love to see that. Thank you!
@@Oxatolla He hasn't posted that video yet so he says on his other vlog.
Shawn since I found your Reliance show l watch it religiously I have breakfast with you and
Cali and dinner as well. Not to mention every time I take a few minutes to rest I don’t want to miss anything! Tell me
Shawn doing at times hear a banjo when the music comes on in the background . And is it you that I hear
Either way I love it as I told you I play guitar and I love my bluegrass an country gospel ,love to you that special little
Cali
Love the little girl😊 ❤❤Mary From NH
Cali isn’t spoiled, she is immensely loved. ❤
You add happiness to the World, letting us into your life. Thank you.
Miło jest oglądać normalne choć nie łatwe życie z perspektywy pokręconego obecnego świata. Patrząc na Pana filmy można wypocząć i zrelaksować się. Dziękuję I pozdrawiam serdecznie Pana I Cali.😊
Amei esta casa muito linda traduza para portuges
Ook de groeten uit Nederland! :P
Dzisiejszy świat jest naprawdę pokręcony, Shawn żyje z dala od szaleństwa w tym, co uważam za niebo.
Das wollte ich doch gerade auch schreiben.
@@inarariffelrospa9930 a, w do to
You do not sit still for long. There is always something to do and you do not appear to be a person who sits still. Keep busy and that will keep you young. Enjoy the day and time building the cabin, to both of you, Shawn and Callie.☺️👍
We enjoy the peaceful atmosphere you create with each video. We built our own tiny off grid cabin in the woods in far northern Minnesota, not far the border. It’s our escape from the madness, similar to what we watch on your channel. God bless.
Few things online are more soothing than watching (and hearing) the simple, quiet, details of your work.
You can never spoil your dog with too much love ❤️
Especially when this dog spoils Shawn with her love and devotion! ❤😊
I can almost smell that popcorn. Cali is such a good companion, a real treat to have as mans best friend.
I have 3 of that kind of pop corn poppers. Every time I see one at goodwill and good shape I get it. 2 of mine still in the boxes all under $10. Love them.
Walnut is one of my favorite lumber species and the graining/figure possibilities are amazing. But I cannot deny that your spalted birch turned out nicely.
Bonjour Shawn, je regarde vos vidéos à suivre, sur grand écran..j'adore😍. C'est fantastique de vous voir tout monter, créer vous même. à l'ancienne wow. Admirative. De très belles finitions..passez un très beau weekend ❄️🤍. Cool l'heure et la température, salut Callie 🧡
I can't find the words to say how beautiful this is...thank you for sharing and love to Cali 👍🏼✝️
This cabin feels so much more cozy than your other one, feels more like a home. It's beautiful Shawn, and coming along nicely. Can't wait until you start the kitchen and the other buildings.
My father was an excellent carpenter watching you from the first cabin you built reminds me of him I love watching your TH-cam channel annabelle
Loved the dog angels Cali was making in the snow. Friday is my favorite day so I can watch your videos. That birch wood is beautiful.
You talk about simplifiying life, you certainly have achieved that my friend, starting with a great breakfast, then on to a project, followed by a feast of a dinner, and maybe finish up the project, then kick back by a cozy fire and read a book, while enjoying some popcorn, and Cali looks so content and at home, it`s just incredible what you have achieved, whats not to love about this lifestyle, well done sir, watching from Michigan.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘
Way-to-go. Fantastic goals--so satisfying! No debt, no painful toil and sweat for you, no fear.
Loved the shots of Cali sitting in the chair at the end, she's one happy and contented dog, that's for sure.
Ya....snow...snow...and more snow! Same here. Awsome to watch the interior taking shape. Love and respect. 👍😎🇨🇦🐾🔥✏🔨🪓🔩🪚🏹❄
Good morning I truly love what are you doing to your cabin blessing and more blessings to you and your family
I love watching my self Reliance so relaxing. bean watching for year's ❤😊
Love the bookshelves and the drawer pulls, well, love everything really.
Shawn James, I have to shake my head in awe of your capabilities! I just look at all you accomplish and how skilled you are. How you love it all, and it drives you. You not only have impressed upon my heart of how ambitious and amazing of all you do, and all while filming, that I just don’t have words. I may not meet you in this life but I surely want to meet you at the feet of Jesus one day! I pray for many blessings to you and your family and perfect health as you keep doing what you love. That home cabin is massive and the most beautiful, thought out cabin I will ever see or imagine and I love that I got to experience your kindness in sharing so many wonderful years with you! Just cant tell you how I appreciate it! Take care always!
We would love to see your lovely family at the cabin enjoying this awesome place. Thanks
I love nthat view in front of the cabin with Cali's Creek going through. Is just breathtaking.
The heart and soul of you and your family is in that cabin. You can just feel it. You should all be proud.
Mikor az Isten teremtette az embert ilyennek képzelhette el mint te! Mi pedig itt közép Európában ilyennek képzeljük az igazi kanadai férfiakat!
So inspiring!. Cali has taken in the new digs quite comfortably. When you sit back in your chair in front of the wood stove, sometimes I feel like I'm right there with you.
Thanks for the video Shawn. Was looking forward to this. It's been one of those weeks. And if I can't escape to a cabin, I can atleast watch your experience. Appreciate you, God Bless.
Friday is a good day with My Self Reliance new uploaded video 👍
Greetings Sir!
I'm enjoying the date, time and temperature notations.
Enjoying and appreciating all the videos and that you share them with us.
Best regards, c
So heartwarming to see a dog and her human companion! 😁 Cali deserves to be spoiled after the hard work she does in keeping your throwing arm in shape, Shawn! Best wishes!
Cali and the cabin where the same color coat, they blend beautifully.
This place has turned out absolutely gorgeous. Huge upgrade from your last cabin, which was also beautiful.
Hi sean, I really enjoyed your videos, and I just love cali, I just wanted to say we often don't know what we have until it's gone, one day she will be gone, and you will have a huge hole in your heart! ❤
That new book shelving built last week fits just right and makes the place look so cozy and warm!!
Great to see you have a relaxing time. After all your hard work you deserve it.
You have created quite the place of comfort and contentment. I always enjoy the interaction between you and Cali.
I have been watching him for a long time. I'm a subscriber. That man can do anything with his hands if he sets his mind to it . I'll gladly raise my hand .🖐️
It looks like all your hard work is finally paying off in some nice cozy relaxation. You certainly have earned it.
Wow! your home becomes very cozy! Congratulations on your perseverance.
What a difference a year makes as so cool to see these finishing touches get added. Pretty amazing work.
There are only a few things a men need to feel happy. A dog, a cabin and some great food. You cover that base pretty well now. Amazing !
Best show❤. You are truly an artist.
Thanks so much Shawn. You have given me many hours of enjoyment especially since my financial and physical condition are very limiting!
Большое спасибо за Ваши видео, Шон! Они вдохновляют, гармония человека и природы, Ваш труд это, как творение прекрасного художника, можно смотреть и наслаждаться каждым действием, ну а Кали, само совершенство, постоянно ждём Ваши новые видео, браво маэстро
Добрый день 🌺
Не могли бы Вы мне сказать что случилось с его домом построены в 2020 году? Почему он больше не живёт там? Спасибо
I love your home! I wish I was able to build a home like it and live there. I'm widowed and since I'm handy I fix a lot of things but my dream was always to live like you are. Thank you for sharing it. At least I get to watch you doing it.
That is one well used Whirly Pop popcorn maker.. I love mine...Cali is one well contented puppy dog...and her "Dad" adores her too. The cabin is looking more and more like "home sweet home". Kudos
Great little slice of cozy paradise you got going there.
Having pop corn the old way. When i was a kid we would make it in a large cast iron skillet. It was a special treat back then! Funny thing is i remember it tasting better back then!
We had a wood stove as our heat source in college. It annoyed me to maintain but eventually became meditative and a great source of peace in the morning. Seeing you using one really makes me nostalgic.
Obrigada Shawn 🙏❤ tudo lindo e maravilhoso neste vídeo . Que Deus te abençoe grandemente 👏👏👏vc é 💯💯💯.
That is a most beautiful quilt. And it matches your home so superbly. I love lots of u-tubes but yours captivates me the most Thank you. All the best to you and all of your family.
You look like you are thinking hard about something/ your aurora has changed. The cabin and all the details are just awesome. Cali needs a little pup or something to keep her in company...keep her moving. Summer is coming...which will help too.
I absolutely love that stove. It's beautiful
Those Spalted Birch Draws and shelf is going to look fabulous. Shawn. man Cali cracks me up. Dogs are hilarious I've got two of them their great companions that really do liven up our lives.
I too would love to see some of your wife’s Input to the cabin, as a woman it’s nice to see the female additions to the cosyness of a home my hubby has been a handy bloke so are all of my sons, but the women in their lives have all added to the comfort of home, so it’s nice for us to see the feminine perspective of a home, I also love watching Emily make her way, think she is a clone of dad with all her skills, this is great to see.
Shawn has the Healthiest Lifestyle, ever! Back to basics is what is best for us all. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍🤠
Thx Mr. James for a new delicacy. Mz Cali knows for sure time and kind of her grooming let alone for throwing the toy or taking a refreshingly bath in the snow... The covering of the porch beams was the idea and in perfomance the work of a genius! Kinda demigod of the wood workers very inspiring. Be blessed from Northern Germany. Ludwig ❤
Shawn love the cabin, real happy for you! Cali has that look at 5am like”let’s crank up that stove! “ Awesome video as usual. Your Drone shots are always so relaxing and beautiful! 👍👍👍 You Tube needs a two thumbs up to click on!!!
🖐 you are one amazing builder ! Thank you for posting every time !
Your log cabin has more furniture now and it is also more beautiful. I love your way of living in the wilderness with your dog companion.
I hope you live a long time, Shawn. That way you will definitely enjoy the fruits of your labour. All the best.
Ya know when I started this video. I wanted a cup of coffee then I hear Shawn opening the wood stove and think. I know that sound it’s Shawn’s wood stove good I got time. I’ve been watching Shawn too long.
Geez I always get hungry watching these videos.
Thank you Shawn, appreciate you my friend, stay safe and take care 🙏🙂
Happy Saint Patrick's Day to Shawn & Cali & everyone watching today!!🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Just a quick tip…
You can lay some of your books flat and make a stack. This is especially helpful with the soft cover books. The stack can then act as a bookend so the upright books don’t slide or tip over.
It is also visually appealing to vary the books between upright and laying flat.
It isn’t any more difficult to get a book from a pile than from the uprights, either. In fact, it can be more convenient than when the upright books are falling over again and again.
And laying flat helps the soft covers on books from getting all warped and bent.
I like your solution for the bottoms of the posts! Neat and allows you access as required 😊
Lol, my wife laid some flat and then I “fixed” it when she left :)
@@MySelfReliance
Too funny! 🤣
😂Lol!!!
Ronnie - I do that with books - makes a nice visual effect!
7years almost I have been following Your Self Reliance Shawn I never cease to be amazed at your work ethic.Single handed achievers much with his faithful companion Cali.God Bless you and your family ❤
Hi Shawn,
It seems that all that work is never ending, but you keep knocking the jobs out one by one.
The new shelving looks great.
It is really nice watching you kick back in your chair relaxing and enjoying all that hard work you have accomplished so far.
Take care my friend!
Ft. Wayne, IN.
A lot of hard work to make an off grid log cabin, but sure pays off when you see a labor turning out to be great and you start seeing a home right in front of your eyes. I enjoy these videos so much and have picked a thing or two on wood working thanks to Shawn. I love the mornings and afternoons around the winter wonderland I see here. I can't wait to see your next video on projects around the cabin and inside. Thanks a million Shawn!! 🙏🏼👍🏻
Everything is looking beautiful!, so relaxing to watch you build your heaven 😊
Husband & I did cupboards out of Pine up North in Wisconsin but before that we did Walnut Cabinets for his Mom !!! Down here I helped with the Cherry wood ones and bed sets for both children and our room to sleep in !!! Did Hickory ones for Colorado cabin that is like your cabin !!! I made a special room off to the end of it that I would spend more time in it !!! Had a wood stove in it and hanging swing in it that was the room ALL people went into and wanted to STAY in it !!! It was Bigger than your mud room there !!! Had enough room for a small table and a chair like yours and a bed that laid on down to sleep on !!! Like a Small cabin inside of a cabin !!! Yesterday in 2 Live Chats we Talked about Shawn James IT WAS A DELIGHFUL TIME to see your name and hear it !!! SMALL WORLD and YOU ARE AROUND the WORLD !!!
You’re very, very fantastic!!! You built it all by yourself, this wonderful house, in a magical place of real peace!! I would like to be able to do what you did... Congratulations 😊
A lot of hard work but the cabinets look lovely. Food looked amazing, quite a lot of meat but working as hard as you do you need the protein. Pat for Cali. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK
Every time I watch Shawn's videos, my wife says that guy is always eating. I told her he has to. He works like a horse. LOL.
@@enzopalumbo2164 Actually those are several days of videos edited down to one, so he is showing you several days worth of meals--not all eaten in one day...
@@jlotoo850 yes i realize that. But all my wife sees is him eating big meals. She does see how much calories he burns off.
I yearn to live that type of life, a great deal of hard work to get to live like that. Just amazing to watch and follow
I like these additions to the cabin. Cali is gorgeous of course, but seems to be slowing down a bit. That's common in dogs of her age. Thanks for sharing my friend.
This is my first time viewing your stuff and I feel so more calm, such beauty! 💕
Que dog mais lindo, que amor entre esses dois, lindo de se ver..
Casa linda, lugar maravilhoso...
Parabéns pelo trabalho..
Buenas tardes!!! Como siempre usted trabajando en su cabaña y dejándola cada día mas bonita.❤
So happy to see your latest cabin coming along so nicely.
One of the first vlogs I ever saw was when Shawn was putting in the floor for the wood stove in the first cabin. Been hooked ever since and I couldn’t have done it once let alone twice. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and boy so I mean labor.
✋✋Such a long time, love it, Sean is such a talented man, and just adore Cali, I've watched all of his builds and will continue to while ever he posts videos ✋✋
The 6:20 mark where you sit on the porch with a cup of joe is what I have been thinking about since you started this cabin. Wow! Made it! Congrats!
such a beautiful dog!