So I was a kid in the '70s and my mother used to put Wonder bread bags on my feet before I put on my boots growing up in the Buffalo suburbs in the winter. I noticed you were struggling to get your boot on and saying you needed some lube. You had the bag under the sock. It's supposed to go over the sock. It would have slid right in. 😁
Hey shug. A few years ago I went through an emotionally difficult time. Your videos made me smile and encouraged me to get outside. Now I’m in a different career with lots of joy and only a few hard moments here and there but your videos still make me smile and remind me that the hardest hikes often end at the most peaceful campsites.
21:00 "I'm boring you now though [with] that technical talk-I'll talk to you later-buh-bye." Maybe I'm boring, but personally, I love the technical talk. I'm more of an ultralight guy in the summer (within reason), but I find myself feeling a bit under-packed in the winter, having had limited experience, so I'm always fascinated to see what new gear ideas Shug brings to the sport. It's interesting to see how the other half lives! The other half meaning the half of the community who have extra clothes to put on in the morning lmao, unlike use gram weenies. I've seen something like that metal table before on Hammock Gear, but never would I have imagined that you could light an alcohol stove on it and make coffee & breakfast from arms-reach without getting out of the hammock. Genius.
Been a crazy busy couple years for me and haven't been able to get out at all. Thanks for these videos, lets me be out there in spirit! You don't have the mountains up there but those lakes look special in their own right. Would love to make the trip up there one day. Hope everything is clear in sector 7. Happy new year's to ya👍
Nice 3 night " early " winter trip on the SHT. I liked the Lake Agnes campsite when I hiked the trail. I only had two others camping there and one person knew who I was from my videos. I live next to a Lake and we hear the ice cracking a lot. It's cool!
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Still trying to nail that tune. Finger-Buster it is. Thankee.
I just listened to that Sam Bush tune. It’s fantastic Shug! You did a great rendition my friend. Thanks again for the wonderful video! I haven’t had a chance to get to woods much this past year..so it’s nice to at least go there in my mind while watching your escapades.
WOOO BUDDY!!!!!!! Man its always so unbelievably beautiful up there in the winter. I Can't wait for the day I can sell my house and hopefully find something up around Minnesota.
This is the channel I drop everything to watch when a new video comes out. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you when work keeps me out of the woods!
I had to bail on my 1st winter hang with the club after one night. Sore throat and fever made it a bad idea to tough it out to the next morning and pack up in rain. Here's hoping I make it to Hang Con.
Wish we had weather like this in central North Carolina much more often than we do. My ultimate hammock camping trip would definitely be a snow adventure. Hopefully I get to do that this year. Fingers crossed. Thanks for another fun adventure!
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee. I'm in a big Winter practice phase just to improve for myself.
Love watching you enjoy that morning coffee in your hammock. Looking forward to my first snow camp this winter in my hammock. Thanks for being an inspiration!
Great vid shug. I liked the new camera angle on your boil from the hammock shot. Also, I get a huge giggle out of these young “boys” doing all the fire work. Unfortunately I’m usually that guy. But I love it.
Much abliged for the beautiful tag along Mr. Emery, and next time you're down in Loozerville look me up at Dinkleberry Lane. It'll be on the left 'cause I ain't never been right. WHOO BUD-DAY!
I've been trying for years to sell the vapor barrier against the skin. Not many takers. I found that plastic bags they use to keep your newspaper dry work good. (Guess that is something from the past - newspapers). Thin disposable plastic food prep gloves work the same way for your hands. My hands and feet sweat a lot and these barriers keep the insulation dry and the extremities warm. Keep up the great adventures.
Thanks. Glad Ya'll got out. Shoehorn comes to mind to lessen that struggle with the boot. Well done on the DIY Pop-Tart. Field expedient rations. Spam angels in the snow. Happy Holidays to you and yours. My best to Hickory and the M/K.
The Superior Gear site isn't real clear. My question is: Are you buying a hammock good to 40F and then adding an upgraded underquilt to take the rating down to (say) 0F? Or are you buying a winter only use hammock good to 0F and need another hammock for summer time use? Good trip. Nice to see you getting out and getting some hang time.
We offer the Superior Hammock in 6 temp ratings: 45F, 30F, 15F, 0F, -20F, -40F. Same temp options for our 'Comforter' multi-quilt. In addition, the Comforter can easily snap under the hammock to make it a deep sub-zero setup. Hope that helps!
It is a dedicated 0º hammock as we like to Winter camp. He can add another UQ to it to go colder. He has a 40º Superior Gear Comforter/Underquilt that will snap on to boost it.
You really got good on that mandolin, loved that fly eagle fly song, had to learn that on the Geetar , tried that espresso and took off like a rocket 🚀 nice camp out 🌲
I set a goal for myself to start practicing a lot this Winter to become a better player. Just 'cause. It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.
Nice to see some snow. Down here is Louisiana we have been in the mid 80's. Wish I could enjoy some of that cool crisp air you have up there. Nothing like a snack of Special Processed Animal Matter (SPAM), great fried up in the pan.
Shug in the past on cold camp ice climbing trips in northern Ontario I have used soft 1 litre water bottles filled with hot water to warm my climbing boots. If you try it make sure to have good quality water bottle so that they won’t spring a leak on you. And don’t fill the water bottles too full just enough so you can easily slip them down inside toward the toe of the boot
Great video Shug! Check out some vapor barrier liner socks from a company called Stephensons WarmLite. Heard about them from a few people at this years Winter Camping Symposium. I've taken them on a couple of jogs on some cold Duluth days and they've done great. Your feet get clammy but never soaked and they keep your outer socks and shoes from getting soaked from perspiration. I've been really pleased with mine so far.
I've looked at that site a lot over the years. The baggies did the trick. It was wet snow so no way to keep the boots dry. Looking forward to colder and dry for mukluks.
It is a real tough tune. Been working on it for a while. I plan to practice a lot this Winter. It is my retirement goal. Just 'cause. For self satisfaction.
Shug really enjoyed your video. Mmmm homemade pop tart 👍 Heading into the Mohave Preserve for a day of exploring Thursday looking forward to camping soon. Thanks Shug, hope u sell some cold weather beanies , Shute would like one of those!
The company is Devold and they are world wide known for the quality of their shirts, sweaters, etc. quite expansive also but made of merino wool can't beat that!
I am also a 64 yr old man that loves to get out in t he woods.I underwent a valve replacement in 2019,so i am working my way back. Thanks for your inspiration!
Good season. Was sorta ready for a break. Gotta put in a lot of time being an F1 fan....FP 1,2 and 3. Quali. Race. Pre-race and post race shows. Love it. Like watching at 6am.
@@shugemery . No no no. It's made here in Glasgow. Hard to define. At one time the only soft drink to out sell Pepsi or Coke anywhere on the planet. Let me say it's the one to go to in the morning after the night before. 🍺🍻🍺🤢
Hi shug I watch your video and they expiring me to get out and hammock camping when I go winter camping I use the hand warmer in my boots and I put my socks that I worn in inside my boots to dry them out have a fun time thxs
They get so wet in the snow hiking and we both dry them at the fire as much as we can and spread them open wide but freezing is just a by-product of the winter shoulder wet season that I accept. Soon...mukluk time with day snow and lower temps.
I wonder if the ol' constitutional trowel could double as a shoehorn when boots are frozen? And what a perfect day to use Frosty Morning as a soundtrack! I dub your close-up of the pastry package a Kolonada-scopy. Thank you, as always, for posting!
That shirt is the classical wear of the Medieval Times, perfectly suited to the Musical Score of that Medieval Mandolin, I am inspired to make my own, but I will be using Ham Meat Netting for the sleeves as I reside in Lovely Loser-Ville. Hey, you look familiar ? Cheers!
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Still working on it. Medievally..... I keep a bachelor pad on the outskirts of Loserville. Just in case. Thankee.
@@shugemery Great sounding ancient historical complex note eating machine really adds to the slap-stick and scenery. See you at the LoserVille Jousting Tournament tons of women and song.....Cheers!
Nice one Shug. Good to see one of these "first of the season" vids, as the seasons changing are a very different time than in mid-winter. A nice variation. Also I can see how the strategy of hiking with a younger, more energetic buddy can make for a fun trip, especially when setting up camp, fire, etc 😉 I'm going to have a look at those Aclima WookNet tops as I "burn high" on the trail as well & this could be a good regulating option for me. How did you find it all the way through your trip? I'm interested to hear how it worked for you. Cheers 👍
@@shugemery Thanks. Good to know. Think I'll invest in one in the morning. Very much appreciate the feedback, especially as we can relate to the amount of effort & the conditions you;re working in. Gives us a bit of an idea of what might/might not work for us. Cheers, D
Always enjoy your winter adventures! I was just talking about the plastic bag in the boot yesterday lol it does work! As you were busting out a Spam poem I couldn’t help but wonder if you have tried The Figgy Pudding version??
Hey Cousin! Love you ~ I’m recovering from long haul Covid Doing well, however! Still on oxygen, but happy to be alive✨ Binged on your videos while bedridden Got me through my days and nights ♥️ Been almost a year in recovery ❤️🩹 Later my redheaded baby cousin ( hope I’m not embarrassing you) but I’m convinced our side of the family/ Emerys are impossible to embarrass 😂
Well my Dear Cousin...keep sucking on that oxygen and get up and at 'em. We were watching "Bye Bye Birdie" on tv and it always makes me think of that time we stayed with ya'll at Aunt Hon's house. Ya'll had gone to see it in Woodruff and I remember everyone singing that song. We went to the beach last month and finally got to spread Kathleen's ashes. Then we had cake and fried oysters. She would have liked that. Loe you too and I think of those times in Enoree often.
@@shugemery awww ~ She would’ve loved that! I’m sure ate an oyster or two right along with y’all ! Lil spitfire Kathleen! Miss lydi mill Give Colleen all my love!
@@shugemery Me too, honoring her! Always herself ♥️ The first I heard her called “Lydi Mill” was your Dad ( you know ) my Uncle Charles😂 I think often on the days y’all were in Enoree! Good days🎵 Happy New Year, to you and yours ~ WITH LOVE
Merry Christmas, Shug! Will a Couronne be on the menu this year? I'm thinking of making one again after following your example a couple years ago. It was so good!
This was just what I needed tonight after a “day”. Thanks for the humour & great music to un-wind & de-stress to. Cheers to the Coffee Crisp cocoa! 🥾🏔🇨🇦❤️
We could add up all of the snow we get through winter here in SE Missouri and it might match that. Maybe! Gotta learn to love cold rain down here. Lol. Winter camping is still where it's at though.
Envy the winter hiking and camping opportunities you have! I see you struggle with the frozen hiking boots. Do you use specific boots just for winter hiking and at what point do you switch to the Mukluks for winter activities? I shudder to think what Edgar Allen Poe SPAM would be made of. Cheers from sunny Athens, Georgia!
it so makes me smile to see the yearly first outing in the piney woods. youve given us so many good memories. thanks for all you do Shug
Whoooooo Buddy)))) Just an old man avoiding real life!
So I was a kid in the '70s and my mother used to put Wonder bread bags on my feet before I put on my boots growing up in the Buffalo suburbs in the winter. I noticed you were struggling to get your boot on and saying you needed some lube. You had the bag under the sock. It's supposed to go over the sock. It would have slid right in. 😁
Detroit 1970’s memories
Under my sock creates a vapor barrier and keeps my foot warmer.
@@shugemery You might need to double bag it...an inner and an outie for the lube.😀
@@driftlesshermit Hopefully mukluks next trip but that is a good idea!
Over works when you have dry socks but if they are already wet, under
Hey shug. A few years ago I went through an emotionally difficult time. Your videos made me smile and encouraged me to get outside. Now I’m in a different career with lots of joy and only a few hard moments here and there but your videos still make me smile and remind me that the hardest hikes often end at the most peaceful campsites.
Happy to serve Daren~~!!! Whooooo Buddy))))
21:00 "I'm boring you now though [with] that technical talk-I'll talk to you later-buh-bye."
Maybe I'm boring, but personally, I love the technical talk.
I'm more of an ultralight guy in the summer (within reason), but I find myself feeling a bit under-packed in the winter, having had limited experience, so I'm always fascinated to see what new gear ideas Shug brings to the sport. It's interesting to see how the other half lives! The other half meaning the half of the community who have extra clothes to put on in the morning lmao, unlike use gram weenies.
I've seen something like that metal table before on Hammock Gear, but never would I have imagined that you could light an alcohol stove on it and make coffee & breakfast from arms-reach without getting out of the hammock. Genius.
That lil' table is a luxury. It adds class to my backwood hood~
Thanks Shug for putting a grin and a chuckle in me!
Righto~~
Coffee, coconut milk, honey, whey protein whipped in magic bullet, with a slice of apple pie and a good winter camping video. Thumbs up.
Glorious!!! Magic bullet and good ol' apple pie~~
The amount of time that I have watched your videos Early early still makes me laugh. Thanks.
Still does me too!
Looks like the skin graft took well. Love to see you back on the trail. WOOOO Buddy!
It is doing well. I can see it. Scar turns white in the cold!
That was a very nice trip Shug. The sound track music was enjoyable 👍 Be safe and Happy Holidays to you and your family 🎄⛄
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Still trying to nail it.
Thankee.
Been a crazy busy couple years for me and haven't been able to get out at all. Thanks for these videos, lets me be out there in spirit! You don't have the mountains up there but those lakes look special in their own right. Would love to make the trip up there one day. Hope everything is clear in sector 7. Happy new year's to ya👍
The lakes really tend to grow on you. Thankee.
Nice 3 night " early " winter trip on the SHT. I liked the Lake Agnes campsite when I hiked the trail. I only had two others camping there and one person knew who I was from my videos. I live next to a Lake and we hear the ice cracking a lot. It's cool!
What a great sound to be hearing out there in the woods!
That is some fine picking, sounding great. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Take care
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.
Definitely a nice hiking/camping trip Shug! Glad you were able to get out and enjoy the forest in the winter! Thanks for sharing!
I'll be seeing a lot of Winter now! Thankee.
Great trip out. The 1st snow trip is always an exciting time every winter.
You type truth....
The music was very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing 😊
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.
Waiting for snow in the north east. I love your videos, style, equipment and humor.
I always feel good and happy out there. Thanks.
Man Shug...I love your mandolin playing throughout your videos! Thanks for brightening up my day today!
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Still trying to nail that tune. Finger-Buster it is.
Thankee.
I just listened to that Sam Bush tune. It’s fantastic Shug! You did a great rendition my friend. Thanks again for the wonderful video! I haven’t had a chance to get to woods much this past year..so it’s nice to at least go there in my mind while watching your escapades.
@@michaelbarton3530 Thanks a bunch for that. I intend to work on it a few more months and record it for my Soundcloud. Whooooo Buddy))))
WOOO BUDDY!!!!!!! Man its always so unbelievably beautiful up there in the winter. I Can't wait for the day I can sell my house and hopefully find something up around Minnesota.
You'll to spend a $1500 on boots, hats and gloves and parkas!
@@shugemery that's the part of it I'll be looking forward to 😂
Listening to you groan putting your frozen boat on made me think of your morning constitutional 😂
I never groan then...only gasp with delight.
@@shugemery 😂😂😂😂
This is the channel I drop everything to watch when a new video comes out. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you when work keeps me out of the woods!
I am bowing deeply here.....
Its nice to see czech candys in your video. Thanks Milan to see czech in amaricano cantry. :-) Cheers from Czech Republic
Takové úžasné dobroty~!
I love winter. Snow, silence, coffee, clear crisp air.
...and more insulation!
@@shugemery lot more insulation 😂
I had to bail on my 1st winter hang with the club after one night. Sore throat and fever made it a bad idea to tough it out to the next morning and pack up in rain. Here's hoping I make it to Hang Con.
No fun if you don't feel up to snuff. Enjoy HangCon~
Wish we had weather like this in central North Carolina much more often than we do. My ultimate hammock camping trip would definitely be a snow adventure. Hopefully I get to do that this year. Fingers crossed. Thanks for another fun adventure!
It is a necessary evil for me....long winter. Makes camping twice the work.
Awesome trip Shug! Looks like you and Jonah had a nice escape! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!🎄🎁
Truly~~
Thank you Shug & Jonah for sharing your world with us🙂
Your world too!
Mighty fine outing, Shug.
Was a fun time with Jonah.
If that is you, Shug, playing that mandolin, you are sounding as good as ever. Love it!
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee. I'm in a big Winter practice phase just to improve for myself.
What a great trip. Nice to have a good buddy to go along. Take care, Al
He really needed a trip and wanted to play with his gear~
Great Trip Thanks for sharing. But Where is Lee and where is Earl
Here , EARLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got me!
Love watching you enjoy that morning coffee in your hammock. Looking forward to my first snow camp this winter in my hammock. Thanks for being an inspiration!
Don't forget good warm clothing for being out of the warm hammock all day!
A new shug video....time to turn the big screen on, the kids gathered around, and some popcorn!.
Don't forget the SPAM! haaaa
The mesh wool is great! Used it last year. Brynje I think is the brand. Really made a difference in warmth for me.
Truly! Big difference. Fragile but warm.
My ant said you all was getting some snow up there hope you have a great time
Tis the season......
Love the sound of singing ice in the Northwoods. Good on ya, Shuggity!
Crazy sounding for sure. A treat.
Great to see a winter outing Shug, Merry Christmas to you and your family. See you in another expedition 👍
Good Tidings to you~~
Far out & gorgeous scenery... something that beautiful can't possibly be cold...
More like frosty.
Great vid shug. I liked the new camera angle on your boil from the hammock shot. Also, I get a huge giggle out of these young “boys” doing all the fire work. Unfortunately I’m usually that guy. But I love it.
He wanted to so I let him. Why impede? haaaa
Whenever you get up to do your breakfast from the hammock try putting a couple hand warmers in your boots.
Wish I'd had a few.
Always a pleasure sir 👍
Whoooooo Buddy))))
Much abliged for the beautiful tag along Mr. Emery, and next time you're down in Loozerville look me up at Dinkleberry Lane. It'll be on the left 'cause I ain't never been right. WHOO BUD-DAY!
My place is on Pantywad Drive. Whoooooo Buddy))))
Early?! Still waiting for some snow here, thanks for the video inspiration I’m looking forward to a good winter hang
Snow camping is twice the work. Pretty though.....
I've been trying for years to sell the vapor barrier against the skin. Not many takers. I found that plastic bags they use to keep your newspaper dry work good. (Guess that is something from the past - newspapers). Thin disposable plastic food prep gloves work the same way for your hands. My hands and feet sweat a lot and these barriers keep the insulation dry and the extremities warm.
Keep up the great adventures.
I did it to just keep my feet warmer. It worked. Not warm warm but warmer than cold. The snow was wet snow.
Thanks. Glad Ya'll got out. Shoehorn comes to mind to lessen that struggle with the boot. Well done on the DIY Pop-Tart. Field expedient rations. Spam angels in the snow. Happy Holidays to you and yours. My best to Hickory and the M/K.
I was going to whittle one......
The Superior Gear site isn't real clear. My question is: Are you buying a hammock good to 40F and then adding an upgraded underquilt to take the rating down to (say) 0F? Or are you buying a winter only use hammock good to 0F and need another hammock for summer time use?
Good trip. Nice to see you getting out and getting some hang time.
We offer the Superior Hammock in 6 temp ratings: 45F, 30F, 15F, 0F, -20F, -40F. Same temp options for our 'Comforter' multi-quilt. In addition, the Comforter can easily snap under the hammock to make it a deep sub-zero setup. Hope that helps!
It is a dedicated 0º hammock as we like to Winter camp. He can add another UQ to it to go colder. He has a 40º Superior Gear Comforter/Underquilt that will snap on to boost it.
@@dannywarnock8822 I love me some Superior Gear!!
You really got good on that mandolin, loved that fly eagle fly song, had to learn that on the Geetar , tried that espresso and took off like a rocket 🚀 nice camp out 🌲
I set a goal for myself to start practicing a lot this Winter to become a better player. Just 'cause.
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.
Wewwwww budday found what I'm watching tonight after I shovel out from this MN snowstorm!
Been shoveling myself here!!!!
I'd love to try some winter camping but I live in the Rockies.
Avalanche is a real possibility in the back country.
Maybe try it in some foothills to be safe. Good luck.
thanks for sharing your experience. snow camping is a bucket list for me. seeing some of your tactics is very helpful. your journey looks peaceful
Whoooooo Buddy))) Happy to hear that.
Thank you for sharing your adventure! I love Spam. Cheers!
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
@@shugemery Whoooooo Buddy!
Great video! Thanks! Glad you got to stay three nights! I like seeing the confections Mellon sends.
Aclima should see an uptick in orders.
Those treats are lovely in the woods!
Nice to see some snow. Down here is Louisiana we have been in the mid 80's. Wish I could enjoy some of that cool crisp air you have up there. Nothing like a snack of Special Processed Animal Matter (SPAM), great fried up in the pan.
That was a good slippery chunk of SPAM~!
Wow, Beautiful Scenery. Thanks Brother.
Well...I'm not that beautiful.....haaaaa
I'm ready for the winter down here in North Carolina they say we may get some snow early December
The Gorge in Winter is so nice.
Couldn't have asked for better weather. Looks perfect.
You type truth~~
Shug in the past on cold camp ice climbing trips in northern Ontario I have used soft 1 litre water bottles filled with hot water to warm my climbing boots.
If you try it make sure to have good quality water bottle so that they won’t spring a leak on you. And don’t fill the water bottles too full just enough so you can easily slip them down inside toward the toe of the boot
Righto~~~
Great content, I made a bunch of stoves when I discovered your channel. The backyard smoker videos are great also.
Was meaning to do a good pork butt cook outside but time got away and Winter came on. Maybe soon though. Thankee.
Very nice trip!!! Thanks for putting this up!!! Merry Christmas!
I'm still on Thanksgiving time!
Great video Shug!
Check out some vapor barrier liner socks from a company called Stephensons WarmLite. Heard about them from a few people at this years Winter Camping Symposium. I've taken them on a couple of jogs on some cold Duluth days and they've done great. Your feet get clammy but never soaked and they keep your outer socks and shoes from getting soaked from perspiration. I've been really pleased with mine so far.
I've looked at that site a lot over the years. The baggies did the trick. It was wet snow so no way to keep the boots dry. Looking forward to colder and dry for mukluks.
never change sir. best wishes from huddersfield, no snow for us so far, hope we get a frosty winter for a change.
I just changed this morning. I'll change back~~
@@shugemery wash em first
I sure did enjoy this trip. Thankie
It was real fun. I've not gotten to see Jonah in a while.
At 15:11 nice sunset right there
'Brilliancy' by Sam Bush? I bought myself a mandolin earlier this year and attempting that one myself. You certainly do it justice, sir!
It is a real tough tune. Been working on it for a while. I plan to practice a lot this Winter. It is my retirement goal. Just 'cause. For self satisfaction.
Don't get much snow up there do you?
Enjoying eggnog as I watch your latest video.
Stay warm and Thank You for sharing!!
Eggnog enjoyment~~
Great trip! Thanks for sharing.
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Shug really enjoyed your video. Mmmm homemade pop tart 👍
Heading into the Mohave Preserve for a day of exploring Thursday looking forward to camping soon. Thanks Shug, hope u sell some cold weather beanies , Shute would like one of those!
Warm noggin is a good thing out there.
Ahh, thanks Shug I needed that right about now. It was 80 degrees with occasional sprinkles here north of Houston, no snow (thankfully).
Haaa. Sounds nice.
Man I love my superior gear zero degree set!!!
I too do~~
You missed the opportunity to put an amazon link on the wool mesh shirt. I am now looking for a place to buy one.
They are hard to find. Google Aclima Wool Net.
www.varusteleka.com/en/product/aclima-woolnet-crew-neck-shirt/60366
The company is Devold and they are world wide known for the quality of their shirts, sweaters, etc. quite expansive also but made of merino wool can't beat that!
Mine says Aclima on it.
Always great to watch your videos,
Thanks
I am bowing here.....
I am also a 64 yr old man that loves to get out in t he woods.I underwent a valve replacement in 2019,so i am working my way back.
Thanks for your inspiration!
Thank you Shug. Have a Very Merry Christmas.
Whoooooo Buddy))))) You too~
Take it easy big man. Long wait til the next F1 but all is good if you've checked sector 7 and ya gat a puurrty booiil. Love your work buddy :)
Good season. Was sorta ready for a break. Gotta put in a lot of time being an F1 fan....FP 1,2 and 3. Quali. Race. Pre-race and post race shows. Love it. Like watching at 6am.
I will help myself to an Irn Bru shug. Made from girders, dont you know? 🏴 cheers. Ian
Is it at all similar to a Lilt?
@@shugemery . No no no. It's made here in Glasgow. Hard to define. At one time the only soft drink to out sell Pepsi or Coke anywhere on the planet. Let me say it's the one to go to in the morning after the night before. 🍺🍻🍺🤢
Had as much snow here in Sweden, but not that cold. Went through the woods with the same kind of spikes as you have. Even here close to snowshoe time.
We have very similar conditions and forests.
@@shugemery and fun.
thanks, Shug. appreciate the "take along"
Glad you could tag-along.....
Nice trip, and it's good to see y'all out again.
Whoooooo Buddy))))
Hi shug I watch your video and they expiring me to get out and hammock camping when I go winter camping I use the hand warmer in my boots and I put my socks that I worn in inside my boots to dry them out have a fun time thxs
They get so wet in the snow hiking and we both dry them at the fire as much as we can and spread them open wide but freezing is just a by-product of the winter shoulder wet season that I accept. Soon...mukluk time with day snow and lower temps.
I understand thx for the great video
Cool intro, almost sounds like a version of Silver Spear. Also, love to see the gear explosions on the benches. All the best to you both! ☕️✌🏼
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.
@@shugemery also thanks for taking the camera down to the ice, very cool sound, a perfect description too.
I cannot find those spam singles anywhere!
Would love to buy a box.
maybe on amazon.....
Wish I could find some place to get those Kolonadas in the US!
Try amazon. I have seen them there.
@@shugemery Thank you!
I wonder if the ol' constitutional trowel could double as a shoehorn when boots are frozen? And what a perfect day to use Frosty Morning as a soundtrack! I dub your close-up of the pastry package a Kolonada-scopy. Thank you, as always, for posting!
Look inside that Kolonada! Thanks on the tune.
That shirt is the classical wear of the Medieval Times, perfectly suited to the Musical Score of that Medieval Mandolin, I am inspired to make my own, but I will be using Ham Meat Netting for the sleeves as I reside in Lovely Loser-Ville.
Hey, you look familiar ? Cheers!
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Still working on it. Medievally.....
I keep a bachelor pad on the outskirts of Loserville. Just in case.
Thankee.
@@shugemery Great sounding ancient historical complex note eating machine really adds to the slap-stick and scenery. See you at the LoserVille Jousting Tournament tons of women and song.....Cheers!
I enjoy these winter camping videos ❄️⛄️❄️⛄️❄️
Appreciate that.
El Shug, enjoyed this so much. Thank ye much. Now off to catch up on Cappy’s Halloween.
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Third! I can't find Duke's mayo in the UK Shug, no matter how I try.
I can't find Duke's either, and I live in New Jersey.
I get mine on Amazon~`
Amazon!
@@shugemery I guess I had better order early before supplies run out. Thanks Shoosh. 😊
A fresh Shug adventure - oh glory! :)
Mucho Appreciato~~~
Homemade peanut butter Pop Tart looked great. Thanks for the video.
"Early!" 🤣🤣
It was mighty tasty for sure.
ahh missed the ole' shug shuggity shug shug vidz! Like seeing a good friend after a while.
Thanks feller.
The piles of wood comparison is an obvious example between an engineer vs an artist, a picture is worth a thousand words. LOL😂
It all burns the same!
Nice one Shug.
Good to see one of these "first of the season" vids, as the seasons changing are a very different time than in mid-winter. A nice variation.
Also I can see how the strategy of hiking with a younger, more energetic buddy can make for a fun trip, especially when setting up camp, fire, etc 😉
I'm going to have a look at those Aclima WookNet tops as I "burn high" on the trail as well & this could be a good regulating option for me. How did you find it all the way through your trip? I'm interested to hear how it worked for you.
Cheers 👍
The Alclima worked so well. Even slept in it as it dried fast. Mainly my back from my backpack sitting against it while hiking.
@@shugemery Thanks. Good to know. Think I'll invest in one in the morning.
Very much appreciate the feedback, especially as we can relate to the amount of effort & the conditions you;re working in. Gives us a bit of an idea of what might/might not work for us.
Cheers, D
a truely wonderful video. Thank you Shug
I thankee.
Always enjoy your winter adventures! I was just talking about the plastic bag in the boot yesterday lol it does work! As you were busting out a Spam poem I couldn’t help but wonder if you have tried The Figgy Pudding version??
Only tried the Pear Trifle version....yum ;-)
Hey Cousin!
Love you ~
I’m recovering from long haul Covid
Doing well, however!
Still on oxygen, but happy to be alive✨
Binged on your videos while bedridden
Got me through my days and nights ♥️
Been almost a year in recovery ❤️🩹
Later my redheaded baby cousin ( hope I’m not embarrassing you) but
I’m convinced our side of the family/ Emerys are impossible to embarrass 😂
Well my Dear Cousin...keep sucking on that oxygen and get up and at 'em. We were watching "Bye Bye Birdie" on tv and it always makes me think of that time we stayed with ya'll at Aunt Hon's house. Ya'll had gone to see it in Woodruff and I remember everyone singing that song. We went to the beach last month and finally got to spread Kathleen's ashes. Then we had cake and fried oysters. She would have liked that. Loe you too and I think of those times in Enoree often.
@@shugemery awww ~ She would’ve loved that! I’m sure ate an oyster or two right along with y’all !
Lil spitfire Kathleen! Miss lydi mill
Give Colleen all my love!
Lydi Mill! Colleen still says that about Kathleen!!!
@@shugemery Me too, honoring her!
Always herself ♥️
The first I heard her called “Lydi Mill” was your Dad ( you know ) my Uncle Charles😂
I think often on the days y’all were in Enoree! Good days🎵
Happy New Year, to you and yours ~ WITH LOVE
At 14:25 what is the trick you talk about with the baggies and wet feet? Is it only so that you don't soak the socks with sweat?
The socks and boots get wet as the snow is was wet snow. The baggies create a barrier to keep my feet a bit warmer.
@@shugemery ok thankee
Merry Christmas, Shug! Will a Couronne be on the menu this year? I'm thinking of making one again after following your example a couple years ago. It was so good!
Doing a Pavlova for Christmas Eve. Been making shortbread and sugar cookies like crazy. Those couronnes are too god!
This was just what I needed tonight after a “day”. Thanks for the humour & great music to un-wind & de-stress to. Cheers to the Coffee Crisp cocoa! 🥾🏔🇨🇦❤️
It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.
We could add up all of the snow we get through winter here in SE Missouri and it might match that. Maybe! Gotta learn to love cold rain down here. Lol. Winter camping is still where it's at though.
Less people. Glorious!
Absolutely LOVE me some Shug winter videos!
Whoooooo Buddy))))
Envy the winter hiking and camping opportunities you have! I see you struggle with the frozen hiking boots. Do you use specific boots just for winter hiking and at what point do you switch to the Mukluks for winter activities? I shudder to think what Edgar Allen Poe SPAM would be made of. Cheers from sunny Athens, Georgia!
Mukluks later.Regular boots for these wet snow shoulder seasons.
Edgar to high-falootin' for Spam. He preferred chicken fried raven.