CABIN TIME. Happy New Year in the North Woods
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ม.ค. 2016
- No better place than a backwoods cabin to spend the new year.
Simple pleasures in the north woods.
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How do you have internet at your cabins? A: I have cell service at both cabins but it is spotty due to foliage and cloud cover. I can access the internet from my cabins but have to drive to a local wifi location to upload videos.
Q: How old is Frankie? A: Frankie will be 10 in April of 2018
Q: What video editing software do I use? A: Presently, all I use is Windows Live Movie maker but I’m considering trying imovie, Adobe Elements or SONY VEGAS PRO.
Q: How do you get your water? Did you dig a well? A: Presently, I haul water to the NY cabin but at the NH cabin, I drop a kettle into an old well that was dug by hand by the settlers in the 1700’s.
Q:What is your favorite brand of cast iron cookware? A: I prefer using vintage cast iron. My favorites are BSR and Griswold. If I had to buy new I would buy a Lodge Brand. I plan to purchase this dutch oven in the future:
Q: What do you use for refrigeration? A: We have a small gas refrigerator that we salvaged from an old Shasta camper and a custom icebox that I built into the cabin wall. We make ice on site with a propane freezer.
Video of icebox:
Video of Gas Refrigerator:
Propane Freezer:
Q: What do you use for cooking and heating? A: We use a Kitchen Queen 380 for cooking and heating during the winter months but we also have an antique gas stove in the cabin for when we don't need the heat from the KQ.
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Am I the only one that even find it interesting to watch boss explain what happened to the video and then rewatch the video?
Ummmm ..... no. O:-)
+fannygitchyurgun spiritwind Yep .
+Brian Doyle , No your not and I may watch it or at least run it a couple more times.
+Brian Doyle we're in that club too Brian!
I usually watch my favorite videos more than once but for you and Frankie, I'll play this one a couple of times or more everyday this next week.
Well JC I was just sitting here wide awake at 1 AM and can't think of anything I'd rather do than watch your video again! I love reruns LOL
+Melody Capehart Medina Thank you Melody. I hope you got some sleep :-)
The only problems with your videos is there aren't enough of them. You do a great job . Thank You.
Frustrating i'm sure. Hope you don't get discouraged. JC, your channel is one I learn so much from.
Your videos don't need music. They stand up all on their own. Your videos are just that darn interesting. Thanks for sharing them with us.
+jennifer dumbris Thank you but the music does set the mood. Try watching the intro with the sound turned off. It's just not the same.
The ups and down of videos...you got this as always. Enjoying what ever you can get out there. Take care of yourself.❤️👍🇨🇦
Hey JC we will let it run several times to get the views back up there.Im sure it will eventually happen to us.We tell everyone who visits the farm about you and your videos.Hang in there my friend
+Deep South Homestead Thank you my friend. All the best.
Technical BS.... I played it ten times... so if everyone who viewed it first time plays it ten times then you should be technically better than before :)
I swear these videos get better every time I watch them. Always a joy. Thanks Buddy
I fear for our society in general. Most people have lost their way. Too many people fear simplicity, as you said. I’m 35, have no debt, and live a rather simple life despite being in the suburbs. My goal is to simplify my life even more and live in the woods. Anyways, people just can’t understand when I tell them I live a simple way of life and that’s the reason I don’t have to work full time. They get so confused.. they’ll look at me as if I’m growing antlers from my head. Just as I don’t understand how they work 60 hours a week and have nothing to show for it except a stack of bills. It’s baffling to me. Boss, you’re an inspiration and it’s great to see someone else who shares my values. As always, God bless you and yours!
Oh come on boss! I wanted to see you split that elm with the ax! LOL I hate splitting elm with a wood splitter! Good video boss! Awesome editing.
+AULTimate OUTDOORS My splitter won't even split the larger elm That stuff is crazy. Crazy I tell ya.
...and he still cuts and hand splits his winter heating firewood, that is one of the many reasons that he is so damn healthy.
I will rewatch your channel anytime. I am new to your channel that I am trying to watch all of your older ones. I am overseas now and it helps out a lot.
an oldy but goody , love that shelter on the work shop it's perfect for the side by side and fire wood
Just use free music or none at all, I don't watch your videos for the music thats for sure! keep up the great work!
I've watched most of your videos more than once and enjoyed them just as much the second time round so re-watching isn't a problem. Thank you for the many hours of entertainment that you (and Frankie) have provided me with. Atb for 2016
+PeewitPatrol Survivor Thank you very much. More vids on the way.
Had one of my subs suggest your channel. This was my first video of yours, but I think I might have a new favorite channel. hope to have a similar cabin one day... nice production too, very well shot.
+Scrambled O Thank you and welcome to my channel.
Happy New Year Boss. I just want to tell you that out of all the videos I enjoy watching yours are the ones I most look forward to. Thanks for taking the time and effort putting together some great videos. Frankie is a joy to watch, stay warm & safe. Thank You Again, Vinny
+mmanut Happy to hear that Vinny. It looks like I can finally respond to you. Cheers.
NEVER gets old just BETTER an BETTER!! Just PICK ME UP I NEEDED this morning☀️God Bless an Health 🙏🙏🙏🕊
You are so right about the fridge. People just want to overcomplicate things. At work we used to call the engineers educated idiots. They take an easy task and work it up too complicated.
I'll rewatch it mate. All the best.
Thanks for reposting Boss, it was just as good the second time (and the third, fourth, and so on). Have a wonderful day.
I always enjoy your vids, even twice sometimes. If we all could enjoy life as much as you and Frankie. Looking forward to the next one. Keep it simple!
I enjoyed it even more the 2nd time around! You're a class act JC
Best to you and Frankie.
I will watch the video 10 times
Enjoyed the video again...maybe even a little more..! Thanks
I watch all your vids a few times haha!
Sorry about all the hang-ups, it always make me happy to see your videos and glad you are off to a good start in 2016!
JC, my dad, a "country boy", who recently died at 92, taught me to split wood without much effort by using a small piece of iron (with an ax-like end, and the other end flat and circular), and hitting it with an iron sledge hammer. This method really worked well and easy, even two girls (my niece and I) chopped wood easily and without using too much strength (which we didn't have enough of anyway (I had to use painkillers for 3 days after I tried to chop with an ax, ha!)... You might want to try that method later on, as you grow older and more tired...
I grew up using the hammer and wedge and yes it does work great. I use a hydraulic splitter for the big stuff but find axe splitting very therapeutic. There's just something about swinging an axe :-))
Hello there and Happy New Year! I discovered your channel over the weekend and have watched just about all of them. Your video production is great. Your lifestyle is something I feel drawn to very strongly. With some of your examples I feel I can start making strides in that direction. Thank you for sharing.
+Jeff Jones Hi Jeff, Welcome to my channel and thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Best of luck with your new direction.
Boss just keep living the dream... you are my inspiration to do what your doing!
Thanks
Poppee
Guelph, ON🇨🇦
Wow. 5 THOUSAND e-mails a WEEK? I'm now honored you have taken the time to respond to ANY of my comments. Even tho I'm 'a bit' older than you, you teach me new ways to look at challenges every time I watch.
My 90 yo dad has a similar coldroom like your set-up in his country home, and he doesn't use any electricity......he's been doing this since I was a child. He stores his beer, his home grown root vegetables, and anything else that has to be kept cold.
I just got one myself today. Insane how these things happen. I love your videos and you deserve every view!
Something about the narration in your videos really reminds me of the old Warren Miller videos when he was narrating them, I love it.
watched it again. will watch a few more times today for you. hope it reaches twice as many views as the first time.
OK I watched it 4 times......I did it for Frankie! ;)
Hi JC, Best Wishes for a Happy New Year in 2016 to you & Franky! Always enjoy watching these videos and learning from the tips you provide to all of us subscribers.
Oh, I could easily watch this video a hundred times. Lets do it!
Pertaining to the refrigerator: People Who Say It Cannot Be Done Should Not Interrupt Those Who Are Doing It.
Well said :-)
I watch at least 20 or more of your videos every week boss. I have no internet cable etc. So your stuff is by far the best stuff on you tube.
I'll be happy to watch this several times. Happy New Year
All the best of the New Year to you Boss, from the Great White Nord of Canada! Blessings.
Than k you for letting me know What’s impossible with man is possible with God!! Was going to watch it for the 4th time!! l’m 75 and you an Lori an kids have so UPLIFTED my lifeGod Bless an strength! Janie D🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Janie and God Bless.
JC lit looks like a lot of people are pulling for you & getting your count up, I must of looked at this video 10 times tonight, lol! When something is wrongfully taken, it's nice to know there are people out there willing to make it right. This has to be a true form of a compliment, given by earned respect!
Thanks for sharing your time at camp. Enjoyed it all. Something about hand splitting wood that still makes me smile.
I am new to this series of videos. Only encountered them rescently.
I have viewed all of the ones that I have discovered and have identified with many of them.
Glad you enjoy them. Thank you.
Sorry about the copyright glitch. I watched it again and enjoyed it this time as much as the last. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to your channel.
I have seen so many versions of composting toilets but always a separate container for sawdust. Love that it is more like a regular commode.
+sewbeit221 I put a lot of thought into my design and glad I did. So happy I built this.
Re-watching a thousand times. Lol :) love this channel so much! I hope someday soon I will be living this way too! And I can't wait!
+Amy Blair Thanks Amy. Best of luck with your plans.
I'm a green a bossoftheswamp fan.......but if you get people to watch reruns then your doing something right!!! Keep it up!!!!
I'll watch it a couple times, like and comment. The least I can do for you and Frankie. Thanks for sharing your life with us.😉
Still the best video's on TH-cam !! Even after watching this one.....many times 😉
Just watched this video again Christmas 2022 just as good today as it was in 2016. Really like the ghost like pattern on the kitchen cupboard. 👌🎄🎅
Watched the video a couple times. Hope that helps. :-) Have an awesome day and keep those videos coming. I enjoy watching your projects. Make sure you film the next composting toilet build. I'd love to see how that goes together. The design is pretty genius. Thanks!
+Kristene Schmitt Will do. I was going to film the last one but had to go really bad and built in a hurry ha ha
+thebossoftheswamp Hilarious!
i watched it so many times i'm thinking i can tell you how many sparks came from the fire
t.c. be safe , have fun cas life is short ( July 2015 throat cancer survivor )
+BIGMAN FROM MICHIGAN Thank you my friend. Congrats on beating your cancer. Cheers
I'm on it JC! Always happy to watch and rewatch a handsome man and his adorable dog! I miss you when you don't post for awhile so I'll get a good "fix" on this one.
+T. A. “TA” Bernhardt Awe there you go again with the kind words. Thanks for the smiles Terry. All the best to you.
Glad you don't give up and happy to watch it again and again so you can get your views back.
Happy to do it. Watch them all at least 3 - 4 times anyway. I'm sure a call out to the fans for help will not disappoint. Got to go, have a vid to watch a few more times. Watch yur top knot.
Simplicity is best, no doubt about it... Enjoy the year to the fullest Boss as I know you will, all the best my friend, to you, Frankie & family.....
+William Larkham Jr (Bigland Trapper) Simplicity and Harmony go hand in hand buddy. Cheers.
Always rewatching your videos Boss. Been binge watching your cabin time videos all night.
Glad you like them :-)
I pick wood up everywere i can on roadside free heat part of self employment lifestyle love that frankie cutie
Just watched this again after 4 year ,hope everything went well in your Sugary.. sending light your way.
The good news is TH-cam is really helpful when it comes to any issues with a video.. I waited around for part two anyway:) I gave up on music....can't win, and my voice is terrible ..lol. I think the fridge may be one of the coolest things you've shared, that and the catch pole. I'm might have to send out some more Frankie jerky, seems like he remembered it ...atb to both you and keep living right Boss
Don't let em get ya down boss ! I loved it again the 2nd time ! Lol
What ever we can do to help! As a trapper we are used to parasites... comes with the job! Thanks for your effort!
+Owen4it Yep, even when you expect them to show up, it still sucks when they do. Cheers
The quiche was great. Thanks for sharing your life with us
Frankie winked at the camera when you said "Freakin Border Collies"! They are highly intelligent but you know that! I am glad to see that the smaller stove handles boiling big pots of water for showers etc (if it does that then I can get by perfectly as you can make soup or whatever on there ...porridge in the mornings. .I'm still Scottish and Oats are better for you than other grain which I am intolerant of..the wheat gluten..not oat gluten funny enough! ) I got the lovely corn bread recipe from the Dutch oven video but if you know any others that don't involve mixes which we probably can't find here, if you could squeeze one into one of your brilliant cooking videos I would be really grateful! X
+Anne Anderson (Foxiepaws) I will certainly do that. Lots more cooking vids in the works and I'll be cooking most, if not all of them with wood in one way or another.
thebossoftheswamp you are a Star (but Frankie sometimes upstages you Lol) no, seriously thanks for taking the time to reply x
I couldn't finish the video and then when I came back to finish it and couldn't find it. I freaked out and thought something happened on my end. I was so happy to see the video pop up! It makes sense now. I'm so glad you rerun it! Happy New Year to you and Frankie!
Definitely worth watching again. And again!
I watched again, and a comment or two doesn't hurt either.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Trump 2016!!!!!! The Ice Box is excellent! i love that and need to make one. You're setting that place up REALLY NICE, You got everything a man could need. And you got Snow? Better you than me! I live in Sanford NY and we didn't get any. After last year... this years winter weather has bind a blessing . SO FAR! God Bless and give Frankie a kiss for me!!!!!!
+CitySlicker Tony So far it's been a breeze for sure Tony so we'll probably get slammed in March. Keep on keepin on my friend. Happy new year.
Love it boss love it
Boss like old-school if not broken leave alone. You have best game goin on. Thanks again. :~)
Really enjoyed the video the second time around! Thanks for sharing your visit to the cabin. Happy New Year to you and Frankie! Rick
+Rick's backyard garden Cheers from the cabin, we're still here :-)
Hey JC! You're STILL the man.
Don't let the bastards grind you down.
Happy new year again.
+SarkyBugger Happy new year to you too :-)
another great vid...thanks
this video is great as well,Happy new year
thanx brother
I watched again I love your videos keep them coming.
Happy New Year Buddy!
Happy new year. Another great video.
happy new years boss and frankie !
Love watching videos. They remind me of my childhood. Many things I had forgotten & you reminded of them. I like your frig. Plan on making one myself.
a happy new year
happy to watch it again and then again for good measure!! ;) great perseverance buddy!!
Yeah, the many ads on tv that are in our faces.... reverse mortgage, "upgrade" to this & that, need a lawyer to sue someone, buy a house, car, boat from us (even though you can't afford it) take this pill for what ails you...... I think your viewers are so tired of all that. And that is why we all look forward to your videos so much as they are "like a drink from the head of the spring." You, the hubby & I are all the same age, and he & I always make sure the other doesn't miss your postings. All the best.
Yup, watched it again. cheers
great video Boss HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hello my friend, I can't get enough of you're amazing videos. Frankie just so awesome I wish you both the very best.
+Seahawk.Customs.Pc Thank you kindly. All the best to you as well.
Watched again... and again... and again lol
Watched it twice for good measure. I have been going through oldest to newest, Love the positivity! Its a good note to start my day with a cup of Joe and some awesome content and positivity, and when time permits, end the day too.
Semper Fi from Rochester.
Glad you're enjoying my channel Jeffery. Thanks for saying so :-)
I did not mind watching a second time at all. Still a great video.
Great video. And you're right. people just like to complicate to much. The idea is to work smarter, not harder. Started our cabin, 16x20 with a loft and porch. Cheers and Happy New Year!!
We need to get him 10k back
love watching your videos always watch them twice anyway! Love you boys.
really enjoy your videos, please keep them coming.
JC buddy. you are appreciated for all the positive you put out there. your channel is by far the best channel I've come across. keep up the good work buddy.
+Dustin Murchie Thank you very much Dustin. I appreciate that.
I'll will definitely watch it a few times. Your such an inspiration