I'm Moving and starting over.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 พ.ย. 2020
- After months of serious consideration, I have decided to tear down and move on. It's been one of the hardest decisions of my life, but my family and I are convinced it's the right thing to do.
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Thanks for sharing the whole story. Hoping you keep the peace you desire! I will stay on your journey!
You're n o t going to move Shawn! 🤗
W E all need silence, Solitude Freedom ZEN and peace!
W e
..are m o r e! 🌊
..than one person an 110 Acres land!☀️🌊
I wish you well. You have been such an awesome example of a true man and father. Keep up the wonderful work.
This is very sad, but hopefully exciting to start a new cabin build. I am looking forward to your future videos building up your new property from scratch.
Qué Arte madre del amor hermoso jjjj
When you realise you have an emotional attachment, to another mans log cabin...
Lol. You can Imagine how me and my family feel.
@@MySelfReliance I can’t believe this... all that beautiful, ingenious work... but I do get your reasoning.. 🥰🇺🇸
@@janelinley3624 The one solace here is that at the very least someone else will get to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Hopefully it won't ever get torn down but lived in with great care.
But looking on the positive side, Shawn now has the pleasure of making a new, improved cabin and we, the viewers, have the pleasure of watching him build it. It's a shame that the actions of other people have caused this forced move yet it seems like Shawn has now found the ideal location for the next stage in the life of himself and his family. I wish him all the best.
I hate u gotta move.....I stumbled onto this channel a few months ago, and it's one of my favorites......I fixed my bed watching ur channel!😂
Do what u have to do to keep the family SAFE.....God Bless u, and continue to Keep u........😏
Sending Blessings from Detroit......🦁
If you look over your shoulder you will see the footprints of your subscribers following you where ever you go.
@Steven Smith ???
I echo that meaningful comment @Danny Parsons.
Some people are so uncomfortable with anyone showing feelings that they have to put a label on it. There must not have been the kind of support in his life where how he felt was important to others. May his life improve. May ALL our lives improve.
Creepy! 😒
that was beautifully said... I wish Shawn liked your comment haha
Hello...my name is David Adams. I have been watching your channel for over a year now, and I have truly enjoyed your back to basics style of building and maintaining the homestead. One of the things I love most about it is the fact that you don't explain incessantly in advance your intentions...you just do it, and without a lot of annoying background theme. And when you do have background audio to the videos, it is very soothing, very relaxing. I suffer from PTSD from being a combat soldier in Iraq, and your channel has been tremendous therapy.
Having said all that, I want you to know how sorry I am that you are having to relocate because of an annoying neighbor. I understand all too well the need to live in solitude. My wife and I moved to Alaska ( from Tennessee ) a year and a half ago because we were tired of the grind... We wanted peace and quiet...and found a little piece of Heaven here in Wasilla.
Anyway, sorry to ramble on. We will continue to watch as you begin your new homestead journey and wish you and your family well. God bless you.
Did you actually find out the weapons of Mass Destruction there?
Hi @David Adams that's a very thoughtful and well articulated comment you've written to Shawn and his family. It's sad his neighbours are so intent on making his life hell, after watching them it appears they are motivated by JEALOUS !!! The green-eyed monster, such a self destructive emotion and attitude. I was horrified that people their age would still be so filled with hate, but pretend they're all love n light. Scripture reveals to us the consequences of hate & jealousy. I'll leave all that right there ... I don't need to dwell in their darkness.
There is also the matter of an access road running thru Shawn's property and the reason he's had to remove the Long House he built with his mates. I'm saddened, but also glad I got to watch them erect this building and even more so experience the interaction between all these individual wilderness men. I found that incredibly strengthening to my inner being. The bond between men, united in vision and effort. Very stimulating for our future that there are still men able to function in this manner...such fabulous role models for today's young men !!!!
I hope you and your wife find the time and peace you seek in your new Alaskan wilderness home. Thankyou for your service to America and her Allies ; I'm sorry you've paid such a heavy price for it tho. I pray you know Jesus as your Saviour and Lord and that you walk with Him daily. And I pray He lifts your PTSD symptoms daily til they are no more. He says He will so let us trust Him together to give you the healing you need. 🙏💞 Forgive my intrusion & rambling but I was led by the Holy Spirit to do so. Be blessed. Be healed. And be proud to be a humble servant of the Lord God most High. From a servant of God in Ipswich Queensland Australia 🤗🙏💞👏
I have been watching your videos and hard work on building your home far in the wilderness. Your hard work ethic is admirable, reminds me of my husband when we have to move from the town to the land where he built a house with his own hands as you did yours. It was on the seventies. My best wishes for your relocation to a safest place for you and your family.
Thank you for your service Sir
"i don't like crowds, I don't like noise" ..Amen me either!
I don’t like people
THIS IS THE VERY REASON I DONT LIKE PEOPLE. THEY ALWAYS F*** OTHERS OVER.
Shawn I think I can speak for a lot of your fellow subscribers and say that the loyal ones no matter what will still be following you through the adventures you allow us to watch. So many of us live through you and your videos you post! I wish you the best and I know you’ll make the best out of a crappy situation. Can’t wait to watch the build unfold! Best of luck my friend! Sending love from Pennsylvania!
I appreciate that
@@MySelfReliance Ditto. Do what you have to do. Hate that you have to start over...but I've done it and am getting ready to do it for the last time. Hang in there. We'll be with you.
Ditto ,followed him over a year , always the best video to calm my nerves after a day's work
I agree with Mike. ✌️out
Yeah, and betcha some of those who unsubbed will be back. 😊
85 year old lady supports you all the way. Enjoy your videos so keep them coming..
Jo, I am an 80 yr. old Grandma/Great Grandma and I feel the same.
This broke my heart. There's just no escape from other people in the modern world.
Starting over. It’s like I’m three years younger and I’ve just stumbled across the coolest channel on TH-cam again. Yay 😀.
“All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”
― Blaise Pascal
M. Pascal ovviously never Met our good Mr. JAMES. CALI COULD TELL H8M AOL ABOUT THOSE ENDLESS HOURS SITTING QUIETLY BEFORE THE STOVE IN THE LOGHOUSE.,..
I love that. So true!
"Most men go through life needlessly poor because they put all their money into their house, without realizing how little is actually necessary" - George Bernard Shaw
I suffer with panic and anxiety attacks and can think of nothing better than being safe in my room or home . Alone or with one of my Cat's
For me you first have to learn to love who you are /self, then you realise that you can be comfortable in your own company.
Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺
@@tenminutetokyo2643 exactly!
I’m watching this video curled up in bed with my little senior pug, he’s on his pillow on my bed, nestled in a blanket at 66 F degrees. And then here comes Cali at 26:05 like the golden bear she is, playing in the freezing stream just because it’s fun to her. What a refreshingly different, and fascinating life you continue to share with all of us, Shawn. Looking forward to witnessing your fresh start!
I'm sorry you are faced with that outcome because other's.. Can't just let u be.u have my full support my friend and pet cali for ME. Will ya.? Thanks again for the memories GOD BLESS.
I wouldn't have guessed that the curse of 2020 would get to you too way out there.
Well gotta factor in all the people trying to escape the curse .
Spent 2 years building my family a house and chose to move on for strangely similar reasons. I am doing the whole process over again having learned from the first round and haven’t looked back. Congrats Shawn, you’ll always have my subscription. Self reliance is a state of mind, not a place.
Oh wow what a coincidence.
We are now 10 years in and a similar thing is happening to us. So far out and the traffic is like we are in town. Looking to move on now. Scary and exciting at the same time. Praying your new journey is perfect and peaceful.
why are you taking down the the long house? Could you not leave it for the people that buy the property?
"I don't like crowds, I don't like noise". You and me both friend!
Same. Unfortunately I'm the only one in my family like this :(
Ssme here!
@@HipHopCantSaveMe Me too mate!
Same here, unfortunately my circumstances (age and lack of financial resources) don't allow me to do anything but hide in plain sight. I must become the calm within the storm. And with the COVID shitshow here in the states, we don't go out much at all anymore anyway.
Same here. "Pets not people" is my motto.
I've watched all your hard work on and off over the year or two since I found your channel, I can only imagine how hard it is to make a decision like this. Hearing your explanation, it makes total sense. I'm so sorry that you found yourself in that position, I can only imagine how crushing it was to realize that a road was coming through, let alone issues with the neighbor. Best of luck with the new place, hopefully it will give you the peace and quiet that you're looking for!
Ohm? Get back to gaming! 😂
So sorry Shawn James that your moving to another location.
Hi dear friend 💗💗💗💗
Much love be well my friend the new place is nicer to love it stay Saif 👍🏻🎯💯🌈
Ohm!! I’ve been watching your content daily the last 8 months and just discovered this channel the other day. I cannot believe you’re here! what a pleasant surprise 🤍🤍😂🙏
I've been following your channel for several years on and off and I must say, with all the time and effort you put into the cabin, kitchen, sauna, outhouse, etc...it breaks my heart that you have to make this decision. You, vicariously, fulfilled one of my lifetime dreams of making a homestead cabin in the wilderness and I'm almost angry on your behalf that you have to let it go. I watched you build that entire area with your own hands and sweat of your brow. It was a pleasure to simply watch. I can only imagine the joy you had building it with your hands. I speak for many people when I say, I feel like it was our viewing home as well. It was an inspiration, that maybe one day some of us could do the same. I still believe that. But I admire your perseverance. Your undeviating focus on self reliance. I'm not just a fan, I am inspired by you. God bless.
Shawn, all joking aside, that was brutal. If you need any help, I'm a master carpenter, but I'll carry logs, fetch more galvie thorns (20 penny galvanized nails) run the chainsaw, mill, sniper turret, anything you need. You say jump, i say, how high. Bring it on. My pack of dogs, four fur coated love monsters, are as sweet as Cali. I've got a wilderness cabin, so after the hard work gets done, I'm Casper... gone with the first stiff Autumn wind... Offer stands until our communication ends... we have got your back, Sir!
What a GREAT GUY you are !
Horus20siris: Wow, you are a good man :)!!
i hope he takes you up on this ! it’s amazing how having two people literally cuts the time in half for projects like this
I'm a retired carpenter. I'm watching, wishing I was there as well.
I felt this, so much. We experienced a similar issue, only on 5 acres of land. Hardly anyone lived here, and those who did, weren't here all the time. Then the suburban encroachment began, the noise increased, the domestic animals moved the native ones out, then more road-kills of wildlife, because everyone still drives like they're in the city. I watched the beautiful nature filled land, become an exclusive fun-park for adults. Who sadly weren't interested in the assets the land brought, nor improving them. They wanted to bring their suburban dominion to the wilderness. The icing on the cake for us though, was the internet tower they installed at the end of our street.
For those who moved here, without knowledge of the wildlife and blissful peace that use to exist here, a tower would be seen as a wonderful improvement. For me though, it was just another reminder that no matter how much I wanted to make THIS place work, it was far removed from the place I moved here for. My memories were all that were left, and I had to let them go. That's what I'm in the process of doing now. We're anticipating a few more years here, as we organise alternatives. In the meantime, I'm growing fruit trees in pots, as a reminder to bring what this place inspired in me, to the new place. So I feel as you disengage, disassemble and begin again. I'll still be here to watch the new chapter, as I write my own.
Sorry to hear that you are going through this also I'm in Texas and as big as this state is there's no way to get away from the hoards of people moving in we're looking to relocate to Alaska in a few years so maybe then I can get some peace and tranquility what state are you in?
@@rockyreynolds4027 Takes the right job to be able to move into peace and quiet and still get enough money going.
@@LeutnantJoker True, this is why we were always locked into living on the outskirts of more built-up areas. Makes you wonder though, will they all move out again when/if the money runs out? Because it's cheaper to buy in these outlier areas, than the cities they're presently escaping. Cashed-up, but the money runs out quickly.
We've been here nearly 14 years, and there's always an exodus of sorts, when the drought hits. It comes in cycles. Food becomes more expensive for their livestock pets, and they have to truck in a lot of water. But then some fool always buys the house, believing moving to the countryside, will be the best thing for them.
Unfortunately, they don't realise you have to foot the bill for a lot of infrastructure improvements, if you want more water storage. There's no just turning on a tap, like they're used to.
@@rockyreynolds4027 Alaska, wow! That's extreme, but more likely not to attract the sorts you're attempting to escape. No faking it there. I live in a different kind of extreme environment - Australia. We get the intense heat/drought cycles, followed by the intense wet/flood ones.
People tend to migrate here, when the weather is good, then discover in the extended dry seasons (which can last years) it's too expensive and dream of returning to their chaotic lives, back in the city. Unfortunately, there's always someone else to replace them, and on the cycle goes.
We're onto our second set of neighbours. on one-side, and our third set, on the other. Very few original owners are left on our street, which we are. People come, spend on awful infrastructure that does nothing for the land - just to store all their new mechanical play toys, then within a few short years, they're gone again. If they spent their money on a new dam or more rainwater tanks, they'd have enough water to get through.
Same here in our neighbourhood in Bangalore. The population has Increased so dastrictly in the past 10 years this place is no longer the silent neighbourhood that it was. To add to the discomfort the new people who come here do not respect the peace of the area. They are nouisy in there house and outside . The once perfect neighbourhood for retired people has now become a commercial area with more houses for rent and shops coming up. Sad to see every thing go to urbanisation.
What a bummer man. I moved out of the city 20 years ago and now the city has moved out to where I live.
I love that people think it's only they who should move.
Same here !
31 years ago i bought a farm 60 miles from anything !
Today there are homes everywhere around me !
So glad I'm old and closer to my end than my beginning !
Alaska is beautiful and far too cold for snow birds. Just saying.
Said the guy in your road when you moved in.
Maybe you moved next to someone that was there first.
We all have to really put on our "thinking caps" when we watch your videos! I find myself 1-wondering what you are about to do and 2-guessing how you will do it. Plus, I try to guess what Cali will be doing to get your attention while you work. 😁 Your videos keep me thinking...it is all good! Thank you!
Been following for 3 years exactly.
I am of similar age with two Uni attending sons of similar age to your daughters..happily married, mortgage free and comfortable in suburban London, working as an actor and teacher.
I drink only on a Friday, I look forward to this day as it also coincides with your videos.
I’m telling you this because I realise that I have become emotionally invested in a man and his lifestyle of whom, I’ve never met.
Your news today was gut wrenching...the shitty neighbour and the survey markings ‘cut to the core’ and made me realise that your envious life is not free from the inevitable interference ...APANTHROPINIZATION; the primitive human need to withdraw from society, not through bitterness but to lust in the beauty of nature....great word, isn’t it?
But...
I am filled with hope that your future endeavours will keep me intrigued and subscribed.
ONWARDS SEAN, ONWARDS MY MAN!!!
We go again!
Alrighty then, let's get to building. This subscriber ain't going nowhere.
Me neither. 👍🏻
I hear ya! This isn’t a tv show but I always tell people this is my favorite show to watch.
Same here
SAD ,BUT THIS MAY BE A BLESSING IN DISGUISE ,WISH YOU ALL THE BEST ON THIS NEW JOURNEY
Sad when you can't even have peace of mind out in the country.
I moved to AK in 1982 and eventually learned they had the highest rate of serial killers per capita than any other US state. You'd think, with all that land and people being spread out, things wouldn't be so dangerous (and for the most part they aren't. Better people you will not find) but a lot of shitty people head to the sticks for the sole reason of evading law enforcement.
Sad some guy thinks he has a right to complete solitude on a world of 7 billion people.
@@kcottone OK, Keenan
@@kcottone You should try it once to see how good it makes you feel.
@@kcottone do you know that the entire population of planet earth could stand arms length apart in the state of connecticut? The world is EXTREMELY vast and there is solitude on every single continent. This guy has a right to whatever he wants as long as he isnt hurting anybody or negatively impacting anybody else
I actually get to follow this new build, in a new area from start to finish. What a time to be alive.
Like your positivity!
same
@John Doe So you're John Doe.
@John Doe I thought you were dead???
found long time ago ,,you move but so does the shitbags out their,, point is their time in your life your have turn and fight,,guy down below ,,force him to leave
On the positive side, you've built your "practise" cabin, and what you've learned will make the "forever" cabin just that much better.
I agree - his next cabin is going to be epic!
Yeah that’s one amazing “practice” cabin😊❤️
3 stories with a double garage base and fibre-optic broadband! 😀
This is actually his second cabin; he had a 'practice' cabin many years ago. I'm just wondering how he'll make the transition. Selling now at the peak of this crazy real estate boom would be wise. Is he going to wait to sell until he has a new cabin built? That could be a long time.
They say “build your first house for an enemy, the second for a friend and the third for yourself”.
Don't let all that energy goes to the dumpster, rent the cabin, lot of your followers would pay insane money to stay there for a week.
Yes! 👍
Shawn James we will be there for you anywhere you go. God bless more power to you and your family and Cali.
Those nasty neighbors would probably make it hell for visitors going off how they’re treating shawn now
@@nxzz .. I'd love to buy the property off Shaw. I'd throw huge parties and make their life a living hell. I can't stand people like them.
@@d.o.t.collector5359 true, cannot let people like that have their way. They are only gonna become more aggressive over the time.
I had a neighbor flying his drone over my house . It crashed on my back yard never
to return to him . I would in no way have someone threaten my wife and kids either
I have watched from start till now ,and at 70 years old I have had a renewed life watching your adventures. Be safe and carry on ,you're a great man ,with a wonderful family.
You have my sympathy. I went throught the same set of circumstances with my
property. People are moving next to me and out of the cities. You are young
enough for a restart. I am 90 and left with few options. The best to you and
your family and I personally hope you continue with your adventurous spirit
as you have provided me with many enjoyable hours.
Stay strong, Shawn! Everybody pays for their actions in this life and so shall your neighbors. Thanks for the incredible will to move on, a real motivation for all of us! Blessings
We're proud of you Shawn and excited to see what comes next. Thank you for being true to yourself.
We have a proverb here in Germany: "The most pious cannot live in peace if the neighbor does not like it". So, your decision to move on is fully understandable. I wish you luck and happiness.
DANKE und LIEBE. CHOW
@John Davis Aint that the truth. They call it the three S's here where we live. :)
I'm from Germany either and I recall my friend's family having a badge saying that.
@@frankpohl4377 thank you for that, its good to learn new things ;-)
@Tom Geldon What's a leftist?
Heartbreaking hearing what has happened, seems like there is no escaping the modern world no matter where you go, genuinely hope the new project works out for you and your family
Shawn, so many of us can relate to your need for solitude. I hope going forward you would find renewed strength and joy in rebuilding. Your channel is such a blessing, I want to thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Cannot imagine how you must feel - leave all the hard work behind - cabin, sauna, kitchen... Wish you a lot of energy and good spirit for the new projects and place!
@John Power Imagine if he rents the place on a site like airbnb. There's people willing to pay quite literally thousands for a week in a place like that.
My subscription moves wherever you and Cali go.
Is Cali the dog?
@@Caareenkm6726 I like dogs.
I'm excited to see you building a solid small structure at your new place first. That's a perfect build to quickly settle in, not camp but live, and develop your home or hamlet steadily. The surroundings look even more beautiful than at the old site. I hope you can sell the old cabin at a decent enough price to take away some of the sorrows, leave all the negativity behind, truely enjoy the new wilderness and thrive!
Sober analysis. I have not been around for a while. Your new project is inspiring to someone like myself, who has been forced by circumstances to start over as well (different profession.)
Thank you!
Dear Shawn, I follow you from Switzerland, Zürich precisely.
It happened one day, when TH-cam suggest a video that aroused my curiosity.
At the beginning, I do not even know you are Canadian, but I keep watching your videos one by one. Always early in the morning during my gym, before I start my work - I am an early bird - and I felt like I was connected to the place.
The noises like the screeching snow on your shoes, the frying pan on the fireplace, pouring tea, the hammer blows during work, the singing birds, your beautiful vegetable garden, all that and much more, all had a calming effect on me. I felt like I am part of it, and I would like to thank you for the time. It is a lot of work you are investing to film, cut, upload, etc., I know that.
It is the very first time I have ever posted a comment because I am always very busy and in a rush, but now, now I like to take me the time to do this.
I have to say I appreciate the benefits of technology and culture, but I also love the nature and the power it has on me. No wonder when you grow up with it and have the mountains at your doorstep 😊
But I “consume” more and more, consciously, and moderately the "modern world" and I am, and always have been! as much as possible in the nature, hiking, climbing, skiing.
But here is not about me now, it is about you. And is not only about what you do, is about how you are as well.
It's nice to see - based on the comments - how you inspire, motivate other people and maybe show those who are going through a difficult time right now, that there are always ways and means that they must believe in themselves, in their Own strength to achieve something, but also have to do something for it, it doesn’t come by itself and it is not always easy!, it is hard work, but if you do it from heart, it makes you happy and it has a positive effect on your health.
You would not be a typical politician - and that’s good so 😊- but I think, you should consider running for tourism minister, you would surely represent Canada very well. 😊
I hope you do not stop your journey; this is just the beginning of something bigger.
Take care.
Best wishes and greetings from Zürich, Daniela
Shawn
I have been watching your channel for a year. I am from West Virginia, USA. I think that what is influencing you to make your move Is part of the problem we face as humans face in today’s world. Over population, over mingling of people via the internet and last but not least jealousy. I have seen this in my area as well. I can only dream about doing what you have done and I understand it must be really tough for you to have to come to this decision. In the ten years I have been using TH-cam I have only felt the need to comment once or twice, but your situation disturbed me very much. I am angry and sad. Your videos of your life have inspired me and hundreds (thousands?) of people if not to try and emulate your endeavors, but those of us unable to for whatever reason. I look forward to following your hard work and excellent videos in the future.
God bless, good luck and Godspeed!
Shaun from USA
Awe what a kind thing to say, as a Canadian most r just like this beautiful man here, hard working, driven, leader, humble & kind... come on down/up when c19 is done ❤️❤️❤️👉🏻🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦☮️🤩
@@wandasteeves5239 This is very nicely said Wanda. I am thinking about coming over for a trip, indeed. Hope the c19 is over soon. Big hug :) Daniela
I'm always going to be subscribed.
As will I... in it all the way❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸
Me too!!!
Me too!! :-)
Moi aussi!
Me six 😂
I am so sorry. Deeply saddened watching you dismantle the long house. I wish you peace.
I know my comment comes 2 years after your move but I’m so glad you found a nicer piece of land. Love the stream. Good luck in all you do. Love watching you build things. Love all the nature and quiet. 🙋🏻🇨🇦
"I'm Moving and starting over." And I'm ready to follow you along, supporting you with my views. God bless!
Me too
Me three
Me four
ME 5
Me 6 lol
Heart breaking. I'm personally buying 500+ acres and setting up shop in the middle of it. It will be interesting seeing you on your new journey.
I’ll keep following your journey. I have chf and I’ve been confined at my home for about 4 years now and every time I watched your vids I can see myself at your place and enjoying the fresh air and beautiful scenery. I just want to say thank you for sharing your life to us. Looking forward for your new place. God bless you and your family 💕
Assessing the situation, coming to a logical conclusion and realising that conclusion is a two to three year commitment and being able to say: 'Yep, this is what has to be done' and being the type of individual to know that the job will indeed get completed... You Sir are a role model for men everywhere.
"Welcome to the cabin" was the perfect signoff. It had more meaning this time than any time before. Keep going. KEEP GOING. You were the first channel I subscribed to on TH-cam and you're going to be the last. I am with you. Looks like many, many others are as well. KEEP GOING. We will send you the strength we can.
Wow. I’m sorry that your family has been effected by people like that. I was wondering why I haven’t seen your wife in any of the videos lately. Please do what ever is necessary to keep your family safe.
*affected
@Liliana Soresi What does that mean?
@Liliana Soresi Absolutely not. Watch more of them, and you will get that Shawn is at heart a family man.
@@ivermec-tin666 i love his skill and his content, and envy his lifestyle but shawn is so full of shit
@@changbooger What ?!
I feel like I have to say, after listening to you at the end of the video, probably the LAST word I would've ever used to describe you would be a "quitter". I know that the amount of work you put in is insane. You show the highlights of a project but that's about 1% of the actual sweat labor you put into those projects. It may be selfish of me but I'm looking forward to watching you rebuild! Thank you for the amazing content and video work.
He's not quitting, he's going forward to his next adventure !! It's meant to be... and it's all good...
Hi Shawn, I’m a fellow Canadian living on the west (wet) coast looking forward to following you on your renewed journey. I’m 80, living alone with my dawg. We’re going to sit here and watch while you do all the work and we share your ups and downs. Stay safe, my lad and we wish you all the luck you can handle in ‘21🇨🇦
Whatever you decide, just know that we support you 100% and wish you all the blessings in life. Your work is very much appreciated.
Perfectly said❤️🇺🇸
Wow, Shawn! Who knew you'd be facing these new challenges when you first started out?! I'm sorry you're having to deal with all that you mentioned--the difficult neighbor and everything else. But those of us who have gotten to know you and who genuinely care about you aren't going to abandon you when you need us most. Wherever you decide to go, your true friends will follow. I totally understand why you're making the decisions you're making and don't blame you one bit. You are still much loved by yours truly. I know the blood, sweat and tears you've put into this whole project, as a result of following you all this time. But this is about YOU and your life experience more than it's about any one cabin. So I'm planning to keep on watching and NOT unsubscribing Just because things have changed for you, dramatically, is no reason to treat you as if you no longer matter. You have NOT failed at all. You are an example of what it means when life throws you a curve ball and you learn how to deal with it. You are more of an inspiration NOW than ever! So don't let yourself become discouraged by anyone who doesn't love you enough to follow you wherever you need to go. You're a good man and that's what matters most. It's been such a blessing to follow your work and it will continue to be a blessing to follow your work.
Well said, I couldn’t have done better! You take care, stay healthy & enjoy ALL the adventures! Life is short, don’t let the bad people make it long and painful! 👍🍀
Amen to all, My Friend! I am simply amazed that you are not feeling overwhelmed and have the determination to start over... again. God bless you, Shawn, and I'll be with you all the way on your new journey.
This video randomly got recommended to me, what happened?
Shawn, it is a pity that you are being forced into that decision rather than having outgrown your place. In the end, it is about the journey you are on rather than the finish line. Keep going and stay true to your belief. You never set out on this journey purely on environmental reasons however the man you are today is much smarter than the one 3-4 years ago. Hence the extra planning taking into account all the items you understood you need for you and your family. Stay safe and GOD BLESS.
Warmest Greetings from the UK.
@@chowmeowching159 He has a playlist where you can follow his adventures so you have a better understanding of why he left the city. I highly recommend viewing them all!
We're still here watching your channel. I know how it feels too have quiet and solitude and then to have it interrupted people who just arrogantly plops them selves down with out any research, brand new Too the wilderness disturbing the peace and Tranquility that once was. Good luck on your new endeavor I've learned allot from your channel, I will be looking forward to your next chapter now. Thanks again for your channels.
Going to miss seeing all of this, but looking forward to seeing the new build! Can't wait to see what you have instore for the new place, Shawn!
It’s a pity you’ve been forced to make these decisions but it’s also exciting at the thought of seeing you redo things with all the advanced knowledge you’ve gained. I for one am looking forward to the new content. You’re an inspiration sir.
In his shoes, I would make sure no one can do that again. I would also build with power tools, solar, reclaimed water, help, etc. Sadly you are not getting younger. But I sure like to watch and wonder what he's doing.
This was my thought too. Starting over is sad, but also exciting. New adventures...
Man if I moved to get away from people and people started to move in I’d be pissed too.
The worst part is there's a good chance some of those people move back to suburban areas...
They sound like perverts.
yeah, sure sounds like his neighbor was/is pissed.
But they have the right, just as he had the right.
@@johnjeffreys6440 But they don't have the right to make his life a bloody misery.
You've provided us with a lot of inspiration over the past few years. I'm really looking forward to the next chapter of your adventure! Keep up the good work, Shawn, and please continue to share your experiences with us. You have a way of making what is diffidcult seem easy. Watching you build your homestead has been an amazing experience!
Time to turn the corner. That's life, and the only constant in life is change. Bravo to you and your family for supporting you in this decision to relocate. I look forward to this new adventure and being another witness to how you work these new challenges. The experience from this build will go into the next, and I'm excited to see how it all unfolds. This is your dream, and though we loved watching your builds and enjoy the solitude you bring with you, it's still your dream that you are living. We recently purchased a cabin in the woods in the mountains, a hunting cabin that had been vacant for some time. We call it our grand adventure, and we love going there in all seasons. It's a lot of work and we've gotten fit on every visit, but it's the solitude that suits us as well as nature. How awesome to see wild turkeys from our living room window, deer roaming about on what we call the "deer highway" next to the stream, the scream of the female red fox, and even an occasional black bear sighting. But again, our grand adventure is ours and one that suits us.
I told my 7 year old you were gonna be building a new cabin and he can’t wait! He asks everyday if there’s a new video. Good luck with the move. Looking forward to the new videos
Hell yeah! That's awesome
Even all the way up there in the remote wilderness of Canada, there is still that "one guy" that is a crappy neighbor...smh
Yeah that's a damn shame
He's not really a crappy neighbor it's just a really unfortunate situation that the cabin was built near the access to that other property. Not sure if a survey was done before he bought this property but if it was and they didn't tell him there could be an access going through that location then they messed up because that should have been included in a full survey of the property.
I mean he could be crappy for other reasons but not this one necessarily lol
@@MC-zr7hl Reading between the lines.. one can almost hear a hint of a sex offender or violent ex-con... as his wife and daughter 'don't feel safe' at the cabin anymore.
Agreed, you can't seem to get rid of people like that no matter where you go.
Damn, I'm sorry to hear about the things that have happened and caused you to move. I'm honestly really looking forward to seeing a new cabin being built though - it's such an exciting process to watch :)
Very excited to see what you have in store in v3.0! All the very best and Merry Christmas!
People unsubscribing jumped the gun a bit, they should have at least waited for the explanation. 💯% their loss!
Unfortunately that's the world we live in. Folks seem to act more in haste and use less common sense.
There is a saying you can invalidate a judgment but not a prejudice. People who have prejudices block their own view and can then no longer see things so clearly, if at all.
Why would they just unsubscribe when there is a reason why it had to come down? It wasn't Shawn's decision to do so. His hand was forced by the unfortunate circumstances. They'll be back once they think it over.
Been watching for a couple of years, and never felt the need to comment until now. No-one has more to lose here than you, and if you've decided to move then the fecal matter must've hit the air circulation device in copious amounts. That's YOUR hard work that you're having to walk away from- Not ours. I wish you all the luck in the world, man.
If Canada is like the US, he will get a nice return on his labor as his "developed" old property should make a tidy profit compared to the bare land. Hope he uses it to buy even more land around his new place to create a buffer zone that will last a while. People are spreading out today and that may continue for a while with "work from anywhere" happening.
A water wheel would provide all year around electricity, geared with bike parts like a front derailleur too a car altenator, No need for solar,
@@alanj7306 sadly I believe it is louder though. I think he’s into peace and quiet. Not loud “machinery”
I've been watching you build in nature for a long time, with fascination, and just subscribed now to show my gratitude for your work. Thanks for sharing
We used to have an old farmer living up the road from us who said, “When you can hear your neighbor’s rooster crow, it’s time to move.”
You can hear the neighbour's dog
Each to their own. I live remote and like to have the sounds of humans around me. It is true that the remote areas attract peolle who dont want tk be round others...for whatever reason and that make sparties an real interesting time haha
and i thought it was just old age starting to set in, i had to abandon my home just outside of Chicago for pretty much the same reason, unable to sell it for the little that was still owed i filed bankruptcy just to get my kids to a safer environment, i dont have the resources to do what you did but i keep that dream alive in hopes i can one day share it with my grandkids, you are a inspiration to us all, thank you for sharing your life experience's with us
Gos bless on your new ventures. I have so enjoyed watching you build, amazing. Thank you so much and I look forward to your new venture.
Just stumbled up on your channel the other day, amazing stuff, and good luck with this new project Shawn!
I feel like this was the final episode of a season. Then when Sean said welcome to the cabin and walked onto an empty field it was the cliffhanger for season 2
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Brilliantly put
Bring on the next episode!
I'm speechless... As a young 25 yr old man I'm having trouble cleaning my room and getting rid of tiny possessions I haven't used for 3 years and I'm having a hard time moving on mentally.... Sean your cabin is an amazing piece of art I'm sure whoever takes over your land will be very blessed. I think the more important lesson you have for us is the ability to move on and start fresh after putting so much sweat, tears and yes, BLOOD into your builds. Thank you very much
It can be a struggle. Sometimes possessions come to "own" us.
Sorry to hear you and your family have had to go through something like this. Can't wait to see more videos of your new builds. I have only recently found your TH-cam channel but I must say I have enjoyed every episode I have seen to date. Take care!
Proud of you. Thank you for sharing. I've been following you for years and you have brought me such much visual joy and taught me a few things along the way.
Reminds me of the sentiment in the old Dillard’s song...
“I heard my neighbor’s rooster crow
Early in the day
I heard his axe beyond the hill
And now I’m bound away
For some men love the city life
Some men crave the town
But I’ll be bound for the lonesome woods
Where I can settle down...”
Unfortunate as it may seem, like you mentioned, the move will be the perfect opportunity to enhance your way of living. Perfect your style of infrastructure and fix all the issues you have noticed over the past few years. I hope while working towards this new goal you find happiness and peace, and I look forward to watching it every step of the way!!! 🙌❤
trust the magic of new beginnings. This will be a good chance to improve on some things and to get a fresh and new point of view.
I didnt know you followed Shawn, Stevie. What a coincidence that i watch both of you videos, you are both great content creators and help me to set goals in life i different ways.
The road that we walk on is paved in gold... Mother Earth makes gold look like moron chickens scraping dirt for to eat rocks... utterly deluded, materialistic sacks of dirty water, raped by 5g, pure idiocy, utterly insane. Ignore the city-dwelling debt-slaves, they don't even Know what Honesty means. Potentially Fraudulent Waste of protoplasm... If it weren't so tragic..., uh, wait, dark comedy fits the picture. Too bad Oedipus is blind... Honor thy Father and Mother means Great Spirit/Father Sky and Mother Earth. Your worldly parents are coppertops. If you don't understand what is going on in the Universe right now, bite your tongue. Not Stevie, not Shawn, but you city-dwelling coppertops with opinions... shut your mouths, and go build something in the any forest, anything, with hand tools... if you survive, after five or ten years, if you could even last two weeks, you wouldn't have said that... the Real Men who have been doing this for multiple lifetimes might pause to admire you, like the perfection of a mosquito, right before the prayer of harvest... May you be reincarnated as an Enlightened Being... splat! Unless you're equivalent to Sir Shawn James, it's just better if you don't criticize what is literally and practically, beyond the Scope of your puny comprehension. Better go watch corrupt news network... give yourself a squirrelly, sit down, and shut your ignorant fly trap. No, Really. Give Love or go home... unless you Know the Divine Nature, One Emanation from One Source, you don't know anything meaningful. Get over yourselves, too many useless to God.
Stevie ! I used to watch all of ure vid before and now i found you on a total different video type ! its kinda funny, lots of love for My self reliance and you
@@Horus2Osiris What the heck are you babbling about, take some anger management courses or just chill the heck up.
I"ve been watching your videos for years and I am excited for your new adventure! I would feel the same way about a developing road right next to my property and having all of the new people moving in. Good luck on the new journey! I'll keep watching!
I have just recently found these videos and have enjoyed them immensely! The inner peace it has helped to conjure within me has been priceless. Thank you Shawn, your decision to move is completely understood. I wish you every success in what ever you do!
So the new workshop is on the new place? Ah, a base camp with a stove while building the place up! It starts to make sense.
Shawn please don’t show where you’re located. This is how everything started before...I hope this area provides the remoteness where you won’t have any new/surprise neighbors...looking forward to you & yours new “footprint”
Wowzer...heartbreaking to enthusiastic anticipation!! Watched you steadily for years and nothing`s changing ...and nothing but wishing the very best to you! "Welcome to the cabin" at the end showed your eager resolve and acceptance of the challenge
Thank you for sharing your story! its going to be a new and better journey ! good luck!
Wow I literally cried. I have a lot to say, but can’t possibly put it all here. Good luck and best wishes to you my friend. 🙏🏻
When we built our cabin, we lived in the hunting cabin we’d made our home for nearly 30 years. We took as many materials as we could out of it - logs, beams, two by fours from the addition someone had added...
In the end there was only a shell. When we pulled it down, ugly, drafty thing with evidence of the mice we sometimes heard in the walls, I still had a moment for all the work we had done and the home we had found peace in. Your longhouse retains the love you and friends have added to the materials.
And I found a deep satisfaction knowing the materials have been reused for our security and comfort.
Our neighbors to our west had not logged or developed, but it was sold to an out of stater who has made a new road and plans to log it off. It will change how the land will be used by the wildlife, will possibly change the traffic that goes past the cabin (nearly nothing now) and even change the watershed. We will be staying, but things are at a turning point. Best to you, Shawn.
I got side tracked with quilting videos and didn't watch yours for a while, maybe a year. I came back to find you had amassed 1.67M subscribers!!! That's awesome!! Congratulations. Videoing wasn't as interesting then as it is now with drones. It give a whole new angle on the forest. I love it. Can't wait to catch up with what you've been up to. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!!
Looking forward to watching the building of the new homestead. Have been enjoying what you have been sharing. Good luck and may God bless.
I am so, so, so, so, sorry to hear this. You have created such a beautiful life there, put so much hard work into it. It seems like you have done 99 percent of the work all by yourself, and you created this beautiful, peaceful, functional self reliant home. Even your garden is beautiful. I can't imagine how many hours you put into that. You have the nice creek nearby. It's such a paradise you have, built with your own hands. And all the emotional investment as well. Must have been absolutely heartbreaking to decide it's best to leave. I can't believe someone else can come in and just build a road through your property. Can't it be contested? Oh man, my gut hurts just thinking about it. I'm so sad for you. It's not just a house and piece of property. It's part of you. And just like that, a stranger can take it all away. They take away your dreams, so they can build their dreams. Well what about your dreams??!!! Oh this is so upsetting! Well I hope you can avoid this kind of thing in your new place, and I hope you can build yourself an even better paradise than what you have already made here. It's a long slow road, but can be enjoyable along the way. God bless you and your family.
Labor of Love that I watched I have build a cabin and it ain't easy and I was young in my 40's IT WAS HARDER THAN ALL HECK falling trees building the cabin then getting it made to live in I know what Shawn has gone though in the cabin!!!
it seems his new property is even nicer. it also seems he'll likely get a pretty penny for this place.
The dog is looking at you like "Good God, the work never ends" I've enjoyed watching your build. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Lordy, ain’t that the truth...
Cali
You have learned SO much in the last three years that this new build will be so much more enjoyable for you. I very much look forward to watching it!
Wish I had half your knowledge, it looks like a beautiful place for a homestead. Can’t wait to watch the progress of this. Happy New Year🌲🏡🌲
It's not quitting. It is a continuation, and it's pretty exciting. I can't wait to follow your new adventure.
When you showed the map and that they were going to be putting in a road that close..My heart broke. How hard you have been working to keep the land..land. Those Flags made it even more real, seeing them, made my heart dip deeper in my chest. The way you work to keep nature there It's what drew me into watching your videos, someone who really wanted to keep the land wild but live with it. Knowing now that soon it's all going to be another road through the mountains with a Watch out for deer sign on it makes me just sigh in sadness for that land. I'll still be here to see how the new cabin comes to life, with all those new ways. Thank you for letting us still come along with you. Thank you for sharing your reasons, the stresses that have been coming. It all makes sense now.
Yeah. "Progress." This has been happening for a while now. I'd have thought more people would have noticed it. What was once pristine, untouched land has been cut down, torn up, mowed over and built upon. I respect this man's capabilities for sure. He's incredible, but remember - he went out their first, cut trees down, built homes... destroyed parts of nature himself in order to do what he likes. Now people are gonna complain when others do it? That's just too hypocritical.
Thanks for your amazing effort and genius. Noah would have been proud to have you on his crew.
Thanks for the honest and full of important information videos my brother!
I wish love, health and positive energy to you and your family!
Stay safe and keep having fun!
This is gonna be sweet!
I remember when Shawn was just that guy that went fishing with Joe Robinet sometimes, and the very first log cabin videos. Now we get to watch a whole new cabin build...
It's like a whole new season of my favorite show just got announced
Thanks for helping me have a new perspective...I was so sad, but now I'm really excited!
@@RhinoDNA just think of the first cabin build as a practice run, and now that Shawn REALLY knows exactly what he's doing, it's going to be so much better this time around!
Also, having construction crews building a road right next to the old cabin would've likely ruined videos for us viewers. Shawn moving to an even more secluded area is actually much better for us viewers. We should be celebrating this move!
Thank you for sharing this message. That ending had my jaw on the floor. “Welcome to the cabin.” *Cut to new frontier*
It's amazing how jerks are everywhere even in the most remote places.
Your doggy always wants to play, I love it! 🙏🏻
Holy holy holymoly Shawn! Building everything again ? Good lord. Amazing ! What an Energie, power, you have. And i will stay loyal to your Chanel. I am deeply impressed.