A Wicked Winter Snowstorm at the Off Grid Log Workshop, Skating on Thin Ice, Installing a Chimney
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2021
- Real winter is here.
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Nothing better than my 5 year old daughter snuggling up with me watching your video this morning. A lot of "that's beautiful" coming from her when watching the nature shots at the end. Enjoy your videos Shawn. Keep then coming.
Me encantan sus videos y su mascota no hablo su idioma pero no hace falta saludos desde México para usted y su familia bendiciones 🙏☺️
Scenery is breathtaking thank you how did u learn so many things about
Building anything?
Only one thing is missing. One more dog if Shawn has the bandwidth. :)
You and your building skills are amazing, and the scenery truly is breathtaking, thanks for the videos.
It's good to see you Mr Shawn James 😊
Your dancing over the ice is beautifull with Kali. Thanks
What a wonderful balance of Love, Work and Beauty in your videos Shawn! I could say much but I must tell you about my Grandfather back in the 80s, as your skilled skating reminded me. It was a good winter for ice on ponds and my Grandfather was quite a skater in his day. My Aunt bought him skates as requested and we took him to the farm pond, his former home. In his 80s, he laced his skates up, we were concerned as he got on the ice and put his hands behind his back and skated as graceful as could be. He hadn't skated for decades until then. He was delighted and joyful and it was the first and last time he used those new skates. We had tears in our eyes as we watched our Elder of the family glide so skillfully across the ice. The building, the stove and stove pipes, the tools, Dear Cali and the beauty you live within, brings forth those memories of Loved ones and the true wealth of life. My Grandfather skating and the old farm! My Grandfather lived to be 97 and passed in 1989. Thank You Shawn! Love, Light and Peace! DaveyJO in Pa.
Seriously, is there anything you CAN'T do? What a lucky woman your wife is to have such a man as you.
Is there anything that you can't do ? A man and his dog ice skating... Beautiful
Cali seems to love snow
Friday morning coffee by the fireplace and this amazingly beautiful video....the scenery is breathtaking, the colors on that frozen lake are stunning....Shawn is a man of many talants. God Bless 🤍
Glad you enjoyed it
I just turned 50 February 8. I wacth your videos for motivation and you inspire me to keep working outside in the woods building and making a garden. Thank you so much for you awesome lifestyle and videos. Your the only one I wacth for motivation....
If only every dog could live Cali’s life ❤️
Reminds me of growing up as a kid. Every kid I knew had a pair of skates. Apparently, so did Shawn.
Growing up in Canada 🇨🇦 I honestly don’t remember anyone that couldn’t skate. It’s what we did all winter. Before the video game era.
How nice it is to see someone ice skating again. Last time on was skating I was in my early 60's. I'm almost 74 and I miss it. I had my hone then. Now I live in apt. And there isn't anywhere for one to skate. Up in northern Illinois they don't even sell them anymore. I remember how much both adults and kids enjoyed it.
As a kid, we rolled out of bed and grabbed a quick breakfast- gotta get down the street to the ice rink( a big pond).
ahhhhhh, the freedom... and Cali skating beside you!!! YES!!! Good for you, good for your family, good for the world!
What a happy dog!
I've never seen a dog wandering around on its own wagging its tail so much.
She's just wandering in the background wagging he butt off.
Just happy as can be! 🐕
And it's contagious to watch her.
Your video's have become the standard by which all others' should follow. This is such a bonus to have Friday morning coffee with you. This episode was special in every way. Watching you and Cali on the ice just did it. She needs a pair of doggy skates!? LOL. Thank You Shawn, and GOD BLESS. Give Cali a BIG SMOOCH from Mike & Ronnie
love that compilation of the river and such that came before the ice skates, classy editing.
Cali is the happiest dog in the world. Tail never stops wagging. She is a star.
Hollywood just broke off into the sea-
@@lettersandnumbersuc I don't think that's a problem
Everything I do in nature keeps me mentally and physically fit. That's why I find opportunities and escape to nature. I may have had the best teas I've ever had. The happiness this feeling gives is indescribable.
If You tube ever had viewers vote on the best video sites for various genres Your videos would be a winner in several categories. Hands down you create the best videos out there. Your work is truly appreciated all over the globe.
Understatement of the year!! I wish TH-cam would seriously consider this!! MSR, Mr. & Mrs. James plus Cali would win every category. And there should be a big payout with awards too. 👌🤞
I’ll have to watch again. The scenery and your fluid skating within it was so relaxing that it cut through recent attacks of pain (arthritis?.....awaiting diagnosis) and I fell into some much needed sleep. (The scenes of you breaking trail through deep snow , on the other hand, reminded me of different pains long ago as muscles acclimed to that chore every year. Short lived discomfort and always worth it....ahhh, youth). Thanks for sharing. Always much appreciated.
Wow, Shawn. Your videos seem to bring out the best in everyone. Not only did I watch you and Cali till the end but I read everyone of the kind appreciative, wonderful comments . It's a good thing you do for us too.
How awesome was the skating on such a big area with nobody else in sight👍🇬🇧
My wife and I thought the hardest most miserable time up here would be the so called harsh winter but we have fell in love with mother nature's cold side. So quiet and an inner peace I have not fully felt anywhere.
Sorry had to say it, Shawn is one tough dude...-35C and he decides to put a sheet up as a door finally. Wife could not stop laughing|
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Shawn, você e Cali sobre o gelo deu um desfecho emocionante ao video! ⛸🐶
You have a certain respect for warmth when you live in a climate that turns cold for some portion of the year. And you cherish things and people that make you feel warm.
What a joy what a joy, joy of happiness, joy of freedom, and joy of accomplishments 😊
1.74M subscribers? I can't believe it! I remember when we was 200K!!! Hard work and never giving up pays off. Thank you for everything my amigo
My favorite part (besides all of the video) was watching Cali try to find the training dummy when it was thrown in deep snow, and she had trouble finding it, but never gave up and found it! That is Cali, and watching you two on the ice--that was such a treat. Shawn can't work all the time--but she can play all the time!
Cali's work is her play
Sean love the way you finish off your program with beautifull photography.
Your Kitchener fan.
Hi sawn , you bring so much enjoyment to us all and that loving fluffy girl . I find myself stopping the video just to make it last longer enjoy every minute.
Been having coffee 3 years with you and the worlds happiest dog. Thanks Sean.
Cheers ☕
Thank you for sharing a life I can only dream of as I lost my mobility many years ago. Forgive me for living my dreams through you.
The sequences of you skating with your dog on the frozen lake are spectacular!
You must be having a warm winter Water every where good job on the little work shop
Watching you ice skating with Cali just took my breath away. Spectacular photography and capturing of the light on the ice and snow. It was transporting. Thank you for the perfect morning meditation. You are a blessing to us all.
Absolutely. I was enchanted watching the skate. Beautiful. Serene. Playful. Sun beams like a blessing. The ice... Wow.
very well said Linda and from the heart...
Cali is such a happy dog and you take such good care of her! Love your videos!
I find myself gasping for breath at the beauty that surrounds you. I have no words...
Shawn- The amazing footage that you shoot and how well it is edited together for our enjoyment is simply brilliant! I promise you that National Geographic wishes they could put together such a quality video on your budget. The scenery, the wood craftsmanship, watching Cali wouldn't capture our attention the way it does if you structured your videos any other way. I don't think people realize how much time goes into just capturing the right nature sound and then splicing it together to tell the wonderfully captivating story. Just brilliant Sir
Cali is such a goofball
She shines bright like the sun in the roughest snow storm
Ꮙꅏꅏ ᏉꅏꅏᏉ Salome people like “sappy” and that just leaves you to be the sad troll with a miserable life. But that’s ok, the rest of us are happy and laugh at your misery
Yes these videos keep me alive waiting on my transplants in hopes of on day being able to live as a free man on his own terms.
Best Regards for you Shawn and Cali (your wife and daughter and member of the time, also) from Branko Monevski, Belgrade, Serbia
You skating out there in the middle of nowhere, is absurd, sacred, spiritual and irreverent all at the same time. So beautiful!
Let's add this up. Carpenter, sheet metal worker, gardener, hunter, cook, lumberjack, plumber, house builder, designer, environmentalist and to top it all a champion ice skater. Your skills never ceases to amaze me. What more could anyone say. These videos are not only unique but unreal. Thank you for all the time you put into them.
Lol, thanks
@@MySelfReliance you have to be carfull because you can fall in to the ice to the water!!!! Beautiful episóde, love from Portugal 🇵🇹💕💕💕💕🇵🇹
@@elsamartins9076 yeah, that would've kinda ruined the ending.
@@sidcostello7532 ruined the enthing? He cud die....😱 Stay safe...🇵🇹
Road Rash ...And, my favourite ENTERTAINER, on TH-cam😍🙋🏻♀️🕊
I wonder sometimes if you trully understand how much light you give to the darkness of these times. Thank you from my heart for your selfless sharing. God Bless
Wow, thank you
@Jackie. Simply stated no truer words have resonated with me more in these times. 🙏🏻❤️
I second this ❤️
So beautiful with all the snow..Was impressed with your skating ,my daughter and I was comparing our experiences with ours..We got buzzed out you scored a lot better 🥰..We had snow ,got excited it started getting quite heavy..Gone by noon .We do not get snow like we used to here were I live in the U.K..When I was a kid they did really bad like you have it there.The cabin is coming along nicely now ,a lot of hard work but it will be worth it is done ,your in a beautiful place,nicer than the last place .I am looking forward to all the plans of planting new trees etc..Stay safe 🥰
He is a family man A builder and Skates on a frozen river What a great laugh
Beautiful, simply beautiful :)
I don’t think I have ever seen such a happy dog!! 💗💗💗 another amazing video!
Her happiness is contagious!
From a 74 year old Chinese widow living in Australia. Shawn I’ve watched 99% of your videos and it uplifts me each time I watch your video and I absolutely love Cali. I just bawled my eyes out when I watched the video where Cali had a turn from heat wave. Couldn’t wipe the smile of my face when I saw her come to. Shawn you are truly inspiring and I thank you for sharing the beauty of the Canadian outback and not forgetting Cali.
Hi Shawn. Thank you for letting me share this super video with you and Cali. Thank you Mrs James for the wonderful drone work and photography. Love and best wishes to you and all the family from the UK XX
Is it me? Or have these videos become a work of cinematic art?
Definitely not just you LindaFus, Shawn’s vids are the BEST in cinematic art. He and his wife deserve the Oscar equivalent.
they really have! Crazy beautiful!
yup !!
You are not alone. Simply magnificent is what I call it. I think Shawn is a master of all skills.
Even in neck deep snow your furbaby wants to hang with you. I love it!
Shawn, love the video. One thing though, I had a cousin who lived on a lake, and every winter whenever their father went out on the lake, he always carried a couple of dock spikes driven into a couple of handles so if he ever fell thru the ice, he had something he could pull himself out with.
Some of us are different from the rest. It's those people that make life more interesting. Shawn is one of those people. I thank the Lord for Shawn. 👍🍀
Oh and bless you Shawn for applying your bear cream to Cali’s paws to prevent frostbite. 🙏🏻❤️👌 Best Dad award, best every category winner. ❤️🙏🏻
I believe it's called "musher's secret", in case you needed the name. 😊✌
We use the same thing for our pup.
Wow! Just Wow! Thank you for sharing your paradise with us.
the man with golden hands
what he manages to build is extraordinary ...
I swear there is no creature more happy to be alive than Cali.
I just finished reading some of the comments, Nothing could have been said better or more heartfelt. I have watched for longer than I care to remember and they are all wonderful and amazing. Thank you. As a carpenter and fine woodworker I am always amazed at the quality of work out there in the woods , you at times makes me blush. Your video interludes are so inspiring. How can anyone not want to do their best in anything or everything one does. Again thanks RC
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I need to watch twice. Once to read comments and once to watch Shawn.
I have never learned so much from a man saying nothing but speaking volumes in every thing he does. I love the outback of Australia as much as you love the wonderland of the North. If your dog ever as pups send one to me and I will pay for the transfer.
One of the great privileges of being a carpenter, is being able to take your Dog to work with you every day!
The beauty of being in a cabin during a winter storm is watching the snowfall with a woodstove or fireplace going... YOU got a lot more snow than we did - good thing it's light & fluffy ... those cut off 6x6's, I'd be making a planting box for gardening some veggies &/or flowers near where I was living and/or working or use for a bbq deck ... it's only February but I've got gardening on my mind ... I always enjoy your video's! ... gotta ❤ Canadian weather! ... Happy Valentine's Day weekend - enjoy!
Those shots of you two silhouetted against the sunset!
I've seldom seen an equal representation of Canadian Spirit.
You still rock Shawn. 👍😎
Love the video especially you and Cali on the ice....WoW!! So beautiful!!
To quote the movie "field of Dreams"... "Is this Heaven"? I think it just might be some of the most beautiful scenery and videography I have ever seen. You sir are one lucky man!! Please continue to follow your dreams and let us follow. We need this in these trying times. God bless you and your family! That includes your fur baby the faithful Cali.. A+++
When Cali is playing it just makes your videos so complete.
Your videos are beautifully shot. Your new property is breathtaking. Your living a dream. Inspiring how you make it come true.
The framing of your shots and the organization of your videos makes them both visually and conceptually satisfying.... thank you for these videos Shawn James... much appreciated! 🌀♥️🌀 Loved those shots of the wind taking the snow off of the trees....
I was stunned Cali didn't immediately remove that stuff you rubbed on her paws. That's miraculous right there.
Slow motion of you sliding, Cali running arround flagging her tail, ice glowing softly with reflected sunlight - pure magic!
There was a surreal moment when you looked like you were skating on the clouds....
Thank you , Shawn .
Shawn, all I can say is that this video absolutely took my breath away. The river footage was beautiful but the footage that Mrs James filmed of you and Cali on the ice in the sunset actually brought me to tears, that’s how profoundly moving it was for me. Too many of us don’t take the time to really appreciate the utter perfection that can be found on this little blue planet, especially when enjoyed with those we love. Thank you for this.
Wishing you and Mrs James, Cali and your daughters continued health and happiness.
An old hockey player and his dog enjoying a beautiful day
Come for the woodsman and stay for the breathtaking videography and words of wisdom.
I am sorry you have been driven out of your previous cabin , but I am loving watching you start from scratch again . I admire the fact that you ignore hip deep snow and just carry on measuring and cutting .
Hi from South Africa! I so very eagerly await your uploads - by far the best of any TH-cam uploads, thank you! Love that you took some time for a relaxing ice skate 😁. Brilliant to watch you build with handtools (and brains) 🤣 - learnt so much from you already. Thank you!
I just love his channel so much, and I love when he puts the melodies with beautiful drone coverage. I've told so many people about his channel. Just awesome. Your doing a great job shawn. Thanks for sharing part of your story with us. Take care
Everything you craft is beautiful and takes so much work! We enjoy your videos and understand how much it takes to produce each and every one! Thanks so much for giving us all wonderful, non violent entertainment! And....give Cali a big hug, she is one of a kind. The skating by both of you was strictly mesmerizing, in fact...no words to describe it.....beautiful.
I dont believe there ever has been a more loved and more happy dog than this. She lives a life that any creature would dream of.
I agree!
Cali is such a badass and a true loyal dog. Makes me happy to see your adventures together
Love how patient Cali is with you when you want to do stupid things like play with her paws when you could be doing something useful, like throwing her toy. You can almost see her rolling her eyes!
Robyn that's funny but in reality he was putting special cream on Calli's paws to offset the snowballs that had were stuck on her paws, if not her paws might have frozen and been very painful. Not sure if you realized this or just made a joke of the whole thing. Calli was probably thinking "thanks Daddy, my front paws were starting to hurt". Take care, stay safe and stay warm, God bless.
@@julieclearythefeistyrebelg5660 True, Cali's daddy was definitely taking care of his adoring girl paws.
Oh my God, I love this Dog
Wow Shawn is there anything you cannot do. Ice skating awesome. You can tell you and Cali love your country life.
The sight and sound of tall pines dancing in the winter wind is spectacular. Cali and the ice skating clip was touching. She loves when Shawn engages her like that. I am sure it works both ways.
Shawn for next James Bond, he has all the skills.
Funny how Callie couldn’t care less how deep the snow is, she just plows right through
She looked like she needed a push
Makes you wonder if that plowing through the snow tried her out. At least she (Both of them) enjoy life.
One of the few channels on youtube with less talking more content is actually refreshing to watch and enjoy.
Yes steve...i like that...
Im reading my bible and i have to put Shawn...
Loved
@@alanj7306 he explains much of this stuff on his other channel
@@alanj7306 it's in the title.
@@alanj7306 If not already you might want to follow his other channel, Shawn James ....he talks more and explains what he’s doing, this one seems to be more for people who already understand what he’s doing.
Watching from sunny Jamaica and I absolutely love this channel
That ice skating really took me back to my childhood, when I used to skate on the small town pond with friends...miss those simpler times...thanks for taking me back 🥲
Beautiful! I've never seen a dog that loves the snow as much as Cali does.
that skating part ..magical...worth it all
Nice video and even had time to go sort out the hanging toy, that Cali could not get loose from the stubby branch, she could see was holding her toy above ground - then more banging wood onto wood and finally exercise in the form of skating !!
See you have what I would not risk, being on thin blades, as I have no balance when it comes to supporting my weight on such implements. Cheers Shawn and Cali and the Raven that keeps you company.
Your buddy is a very happy dog. That tail never stops wagging. I love it!
Absolutely marvelous! And your wife's photography skills allowed you to shine while skating! Happy Valentines Day to you and your family. ❤ And thanks for throwing the dog's toy a little more often per my request! 🐾🐾🐾I was brushing all our dogs' teeth when I looked up and saw you applying paw pad cream to your family dog!
In my best Rod Serling voice, _Imagine, if you will, a time where nearly everyone had these skills of construction, farming, and land management. Harken back to the days of Continental exploration, and settling, and you have those days epitomized in these videos._
Bliss and blessings to Shawn, Cali, and team James, for keeping that spirit alive and well. 💯👍🏼👏🏼🙏🏼
100% Agree.
This is true with all due respect.. I'm just saying to put all the effort time and lumber over head in what is supposed to be a work shop.
But also smart enough to just use a lighter to start the fire when he's got one
Then imagine the american indians who you'd have to repress to maintain this fantasy of settlement and exploration in the "untouched" lands 😂
@@Alloballo123 And later educate and make a better people of, as we did away with the Natives Slavery of captured Natives and Colonists.
Get an education kid.
Watching from japan 🇯🇵 ❤️YOUR TOOLS ARE JUST WOW 😳
sugoi desu yo ne,dugo wa
That’s awesome that people are watching worldwide! In western ny myself!
Hello from Portugal. This is one of my favorite channels!
Hello from Singapore!
The ice skating - downright sublime. (I was waiting for you to close with a triple lutz!)
Hahahaha but the skating was the perfect ending to a great video!!!
You Win No Matter Shawn. You are on the right side of Life. You picked another beautiful spot. Too bad people cannot throw the same amount of Love and care and passion into their work and Life as you. They would find their joy instead of wasting their life on hate and envy. Love is where it is! Thank you for sharing with us. What a GIFT.
Most people, like me, would run out in the forest and build a cabin. Then add from there. I like the way you are doing it this time; building a topnotch workshop from which to build what I expect to be your best work. Cant wait.
I here that
He and Calli looks the happiest beings in the workd. What could be more desirable for them, at this moment.
Wished I had a dog like yours. Loyal, playful and friendly. .❤️❤️❤️
I don't comment much, but the opening sequence and few moments of this video with the snow falling from the trees through the sunlight was one of the most stunning things I have ever seen. You should simply release a video of just that shot, that was incredible.
The simple things in life feeds the soul. We need to all slow down and enjoy those nutrients before we lose our humanity. You inspire Shawn. Love your channel!
Valentine poem: The snow fell and the wind blew and I couldn't see Cali for a second or two.
Ha Ha...love it!💜
Cute♥️
❤️Cali
lol~!
Had me a bit worried for a while, but, happy happy outcome
I love a good snow storm "so pretty." Seeing Cali hopping through the snow like a big bunny makes me smile every time. I use Mushers on my dogs paws so my dogs dont absorb road salt that dries out their pads. Its the best stuff I ever used for their paws. It would be nice some day to see Cali have a puppy pal to play with and run around with. "It was also nice to see you having a little fun on the ice for a change."
As a former Minnesotan for many decades, with too many hours on the blades to count, this video conjured up lots of old memories. The almost claustrophobic feeling of struggling to maneuver in deep snow juxtaposed with how freeing it feels to glide across the ice. Amazing how 'loud' the silence can be, how sounds change, after newly-fallen snow. Stunningly beautiful sequence at the end.