Man... idk what it is about your videos. The beauty of the landscapes, the dedication and craftsmanship of the work, or sheer peacefulness you do it.... but your videos always calm me down and make me smile. Which is something kinda rare for a guy with PTSD. So thank you for your videos.
I'm 69 , about 1 years Blacksmithing and seeing I could have used the Blacksmith skills in many ways back in my youth. You have many skills just one that is helpful Thanks
I'm so sorry about your accident 😥 I was feeling your pain as I watched you looking so shocked. l even felt like crying. Its so amazing how TH-cam has brought us all together even in the worst times🌈💛 love how things are coming together for you Shawn 🐕🌈 God bless you and your family🙏
Love your work please make sure Cali safe,,💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 love her,,your hold project is WONDERFUL you have got a BEAUTIFUL place,,hope your finger is better please take care be careful.👍👍😁😁😁
I love your videos! Please do take care of yourself out there, I know that you will but I felt compelled to say it. Thanks for all you do in excellence, & with such a humble spirit. Hugs to Cali.
You are total magic. New subscriber from Michigan and man do you take me away. You have endless talent and craftsmanship. Stay strong and thanks for the beautiful videos.
Ouchie! Hope it heals super fast! My dog, Jet, just adores Cali. Every time she’s on screen my girls acts like her BFF is here to play! ❤️❤️ thanks always for sharing with us.
Your projects, remind me of my GrandFather and Father's, way of making things by hand, if possible. As a young Girl, I would watch them for hours, repairing, creating, or landscaping. I was always in Awe, of their ability to create, beautiful things. I wish strong role models would return. Thanks, GOD BLESS YOU, AND THIS CHANNEL.🙏
~ WHOAAAA🙏🏽😇 BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS OVER YOU MR. SHAWN JAMES WHILE YOUR WORKING WHETHER SOMEONE IS WITH OR WITHOUT YOU SIR💥 MA'AM, YOU ARE SO ON POINT💥 * THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR SPEAKING ON MY TESTIMONY AS WELL. ~SHAWN JAMES MY SELF RELIANCE HAS TRULY BEEN A BLESSING TO ME. HE CONTINUES TO ASPIRE, INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE ME ON A DAILY BASIS. * PEOPLE ASK ME WHAT AM I DOING AND HOW CAN I IMPROVE MYSELF EACH ONE, TEACH ONE🙏🏽 ~ I SHARE HIS VIDEOS WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS EVEN STRANGERS ALONG OUR JOURNEYS. MR. AND MRS. SHAWN JAMES, FAMILY AND CALLIE THANK YOU FOR ASPIRING, INSPIRING, MOTIVATING US ALL DURING THESE TRYING TIMES IN OUR LIVES AND OUR WORLD 🌎 PHILADELPHIA, PA
I wonder how many times he has actually sat back and looked at an old video or pic of the landscape before he started and then look around see what it has become since then ... the amount of satisfaction, accomplishment and pride must be almost overwhelming
Always my Full support Shawn, both here and with Instagram...Always Buddy! Please don't be to tough for your own good and pull out all the stops with the best treatment and followup possible for your finger. Such a sensitive injury! Please keep us updated from time to time on the healing process and as Always, Blessings from Oregon my friend, .. Mike.
I know you were worried about us getting bored, but you didn't have to go and injure yourself for our entertainment! ;P In all seriousness though, I hope you're finger heals quickly and that you stay safe out there!
Hope you keep some whiskey @ the cabin along with your first aid kit...helps quite a bit with injuries.🙂Stay vigilant with that wound Shawn! The kitchen looks amazing already and I like the way you created the oven door. Your videos just keep getting better so I'm sure your subscribers will increase dramatically. Thanks for sharing your journey and allowing us to experience, albeit vicariously, so much peace and natural beauty. God bless you and your family.🙏🐕❤
Greetings Shawn - Tom and I have been watching you on TH-cam TV for nearly a year. We usually watch MSR with a mug of coffee early on the weekend - - a great way to relax and learn. As a pair of Alaskans that inherited a 1927 two-room cabin within the Missouri Ozarks, we respect your skills, and we appreciate all those extra hours and days it takes to deliver these videos to us all. Wilderness Medicine: Make a yarrow salve or grab a yarrow leaf and chew it up and press it onto the bleeding wound as an emergency poultice for any bleeding cuts. Legend has it that yarrow, Achillia millifolia, is named for Achilles who used it on his wounded soldiers. Been doing this for decades. Works like magic and never any infection.
I watch this for the teenth time and think, “we were both a lot younger when I first subscribed” and I have never watched an episode that didn’t get a like. Thanks Shawn, for making videos I can watch more than once.
Hey Shawn, to solve the issue of patching the back of the oven when you may need, perhaps cutting (with a circular saw) a 2.5' x 2.5' opening (depending on the size of the clearance as well as the oven) - a door which you can hinge, somewhat like your underground storage so you can access if need be? Anyways, I've been binge watching for the past 7 hrs. You remind me of my Dad, who passed 3 months ago, I wish I could have binged this with him, he'd have gotten a real kick out of your channel. I love your content. Get well my friend, you are an inspiration.
The anticipation was nerve racking! every tool you grabbed i was legit stressed wondering if this was gonna be the final destination moment from the title. Glad you're ok Shawn!
Hello to you & Callie. She is a Great dog. You can see she loves you... I admire what you do, what you have done so far. Nice to see your Wife & you in the same place physically & emotionally. Bless you both now & in the future. 👼⛪
Sorry to hear that you cut your finger badly 😞. I remember that I cut my finger very deep and I could not feel it at first and then it started to bleed and it started throbbing. Wish your finger speedy recovery ! Thanks for posting this video even with your injured finger. Thanks again Shawn !
Oh gosh. I'm really sorry about the accident but that oven is amazing. Don't get me started on that clever Cali. Thanks again for inviting me to your beautiful cabin 😍
So sorry you were hurt. Your wife and daughters must worry a lot. We love everything about your channel! The building, cooking, the wildlife, wildlife camera and the opening music. God bless and protect you, your family and that slice of heaven that you've built from the ground up.
Hi Shawn - I lost my entire left arm a few years back - you will manage - for awhile. Thank you for the brilliant videos. p.s I typed this with only one hand. God Bless
Thank you Dennis - I have learnt to do 99% of things - most importantly I learnt that "where there is a will there is a way" God has made that way - everything happens for a reason - be blessed.
Thanks. I'm escaping from the heat outside by editing another video right now and I'm leaving the clips a little longer because I'm actually finding them relaxing too.
I've jammed my finger hitting that like button on this project more than once. Edited to add: Consider adding heavy duty rubber bands to your first aid kit. Bandaging your own hand, by yourself while holding pressure is a circus act. I've used the bands as small tourniquets for my digits on more than one ocassion.
Hiker Bro also superglue! I've glued myself together more than a few times! It stings like heck for a few minutes but works great! They did it to me in an ER once so I do it myself now! Why pay them hundreds of dollars when I don't have to!
@@donaldhofman296 If I could count the times I've done that. Rubber band TQ, elevate, clean, super glue, repeat in a few weeks. Lol. Last time the nurse said," Here's antibiotics and two pain killers to take home. We can't bandage it any better so no use in wasting the money. Have a nice day. " At least she was honest!
ha ha ha... I'm a female, and I'm addicted to watching you, building, and puttering away. My dad was the same as you, always doing something. He too, never needed instructions, follow patterns etc. He was handy, and my brother is the same way too. I lost most of my vision to glucoma, and was never afraid of tackling jobs around the house either. I enjoyed it. Wish my husband got off his lazy duff, and gain some knowledge from you. Kind of late for us, we're both in our 60's, but hopefully you have some younger people watching, and a hint of advice, pay attention to whats going on here. You might learn something, and save your self some money one day, doing it yourself. This guy knows what he's doing, and you'd be learning from one of the best.
Ya I don't understand that either with the thumbs down, I think its haters and can't expect much more from people like that. Shawn, great videos...so real, ya can smell the forest = euphoria!!
They do have a right to their own opinion but I don't see that as enough to give a thumbs down on a well done video that is informative and entertaining as Shawn's videos. Most are just haters and don't watch the video.
Awesome job your doing! OUCH!!! when you cut your finger...But it was a good thing you were prepared with first aid kit.May God Bless you as you continue making these utubes...teaching Americans how to do things off grid! Love & Blessings
I love how to play for your dog is while you're working that's how my little guy used to be before he became too old to play anymore now he just a companion and the best one I could ever have
I once dropped a VW bug rear tire on my hand. VW still attached. I was alone. I grabbed the tire as hard as I could and rolled the tire. I have never been able to wear my wedding ring on the finger that was being squished since then. You do what you got to do. Truly enjoy your vids. I built a lot of my house by myself and know the satisfaction of living in something that you built.
Can see the injury was upsetting, but you are always so careful, don't feel bad, it just means you're human. Shawn I completely enojoy your videos on how to build things, it's fascinating so thank you for sharing.
Shawn I love your vidieos especially Your beautiful Lab Calie. I know he's a lot of company! I'm an older lady and love to watch all the building of the things you build. Continue the good work you do. sometime I watch most of the day. Please be careful. Knives will cut . I will keep watching!
Yep, that's why those like me, watch vs. doing. I was afraid to even watch the whole video, and just hit the 'like' button. Glad he is ok.(Based on the commenters, still can't watch it).
Shawn didn't show the moment of OWWW! Just the bandage after he'd done the first aid. If you do watch, it's when he starts to carve/shape the door for the oven that is THE time, around 47 minutes in. Relax with all the sharp objects before that. I admit, I was so tense, but then when he got to the door, it ratcheted up a lot, I was squinty, but then just the bandage (there is some blood, but it's, uh, not, uh, too bad).
You know they measure the length of travel in a canoe on a river by how many pipes it would take to smoke..... How many swear words did it take to build that cabin?
You Have To Be One Of The Most Talented Craftsman I’ve Ever Seen.. You Are A Joy To Watch As You Create and We Are SO Sorry For The Mishap. Please Wear Your Gloves and Take Care. I’ve Learned So Much Watching You..These Young folk Could Also Learn A Thing or Two
Some of the oldest trees are 4000+ years old. The oldest being in California, (White Mountains) and one of the problems with dating old trees is what Shawn shows us in this Video, the insides are rotting away while the outer layers are the only thing that still shows the rings. I'm 59 years old and just a few years ago learned that it's the outer layers of the Tree that keeps it alive. The Internet has turned all of into Geniuses who don't need to know how to read for the most part. Video like this one has so much information in them that we can't help to not learn! Thank All of you that share your knowledge with the world! God Bless us All!
Due to very complicated health problems and dozens of major surgeries I’ve had since I was young, I now have a fully implanted venous access port in my chest, which I need for the administration of various intravenous drugs and infusions, which I actually set up and administer myself at home, which saves me having to visit the hospital twice/thrice weekly. Anyway, the implanted portacath in my chest leads directly to my superior vena cava, via a silicone catheter. The last one I had which was replaced 2 years ago, lasted for an incredible 6 and a half years. Most ports are used for intensive cancer therapy, so are only ever in situ for a year or 2. Anyway, my advice is, when injuring oneself and if you suffer/experience blood loss, is to keep very calm, try hard not to panic, and try and relax your thoughts as to what you need to do. I say this, as once, when I removed the special Huber needle that goes through the skin on one’s chest into the port, usually there is a small dribble of blood when you pull the needle out of your chest, but once, for some strange reason, a waterfall of blood started to cascade from the implant, and was actually pouring down my torso profusely, as you can imagine the implant is only about 8 inches away from the heart via the catheter. This happened late at night, and my wife was fast asleep, and I didn’t want to wake or worry her unnecessarily. I did a mini panic for a couple seconds, and then just got a huge dressing pack and compressed it to my chest. I was fine, but yes, bleeding can really throw one off guard when it happens. Apologies for blabbering on, I just wanted to say if and when accidents occur, think, breathe, keep calm and deal with it without stress! I hope your finger doesn’t impair or impede your workflow too much! All the best, keep up the admirable work, my wife and I enjoy your videos. My wife especially loves watching simply for the snippets of Cali! Paul, UK
Hey Sean! How you doing? 😎 Im a 49 y/o Plumber from the Bronx, found out bout cha bout a year ago as you began building your cabin. You are a Master tradesman and a well spoken Father for all age ranges to watch and listen to your videos. Just finished watchin your video and seen your first aid kit! Like I said I'm a Plumber in NYC and a lot of the walls I need to get into ta make my repairs are metal lath and plaster. So I'm making repairs beyond the lath getting razor cuts on my hands and forearms, my quick fix after I clean my wound is that I always have crazy glue in my first aid kit, if its deep, neosporin then crazy glue and a butterfly band-aid done deal. Make it happen, add crazy glue to your first aid kit! Good luck with the build! See Ya Friday! ... Love, Peace & Chicken Grease! 😎
Hey Shawn..I see 2.4 thousand comments. I pull you up on my phone, and watch you on my large screen. At that point, i cant give you a comment. I would bet this is the case for most. Im 69 yoa and i cant hold my phone up in the air to watch you on my phone. I watch you everyday. Im up all night, and sleep in the day. I love watching Cali, and am amazed at all the stuff you do. My phone is heavy for me. Please dont worry about not getting comments. Im sure you dont. Its the other guys in the suits. I bet they've never even filmed anything. I really enjoy all of it, and watch every day as im closen in on 70. If thry got rid of you.....they would lose...alot. Holly Boyack. Idaho
Y'ouch! 60+ yrs old and have YET to think "well, if I have to have an injury today, that is prob the best spot to have one". So maddening and so sorry. Godspeed. Love that oven - actually it all looks great! Cali is such an adorable little movie star. Love her energy, sweet face and that happy tail!! Stay safe and have a great week!
It has taken me a long time to build up enough courage to watch this video as I am so squeamish about blood. I am glad you did NOT lose part of your finger and you had the supplies needed to take care of your injury. As another viewer stated, I too, was on high anxiety level wondering at which point the injury would occur. It brought back memories of my father being injured on the job when he built houses when I was young. He ended up losing part of his thumb. Like you, he did not let this stop him, and after it healed, he continued to build houses. I am continually amazed at all of your skill, and how many things you know how to build. Thank you for your videos.
I always smash that like button. It helps me know that I have watched the video :) Hope your finger gets better soon and it is not to much of a hindrance.
Shaun l am so glad l came across your video's, l really enjoy watching and also like what your doing. I wish l could be there helping you as l am also a lover of nature and being outdoors.
I’m a new subscriber to your wonderful videos and, as others have commented, find them so interesting. It’s also reassuring to know the arts and skills of building and maintaining a house and the land it sits on are still alive and well. In the stressful, hurry-up world we find ourselves living in today, it’s very therapeutic and inspiring to watch you build and create your cabin, as well as cook very delicious-looking meals over an open fire. I particularly love your magnificent dog, Cali; her beautiful face is always alive with love for you and her huge grins display how much she enjoys the time she shares with you as you build. Please keep her safe from the bears and wolves. I worry she may be surrounded and attacked or otherwise injured by them. She’s such a special dog!
Yes, Thank you,Shawn, for your videos. They are so relaxing and informative! Sorry you got hurt though. Aso, starting to feellike we know , our fellow Canadian! proud that you are here for us! Liz Weekly
I am one of the slugs who hadn't subscribed although I do like every time. I've fixed that now and clicked the bell as well. Thanks for reminding me. This was a favorite episode. Callie, keep away from those wolves!
After seeing that title, I was watching carefully at your handling of the sheetmetal... Working around HVAC, I've gotten bit quite a lot doing tin knocking. Ya had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Pain is a mean teacher indeed. Glad you're ok.
Still playing catch up, with videos I've not seen. I can hear Cali panting away in the background, like a miniature steam engine. She is never far away from your side, such a sweetheart.
I haven’t watched yet. I’m commenting just on the title. I love your videos and how you inspire the viewers. I feel connected to you. My biggest fear is that you get hurt out there, alone, and far away from medical treatment. I sure hope you’re ok. I’ll find out in a second when I watch. You should carry a tourniquet in your pocket at all times, fwiw. God bless you and your family, Shawn.
I can see this being on PBS, like this Old House or something, and those meals! Where is the smell 'o' vision! Keep the vids coming Shawn! Thumbs up from Michigan!
thank goodness it was relatively minor! hope it heals quickly! take care. Love watching your videos...especially the landscape shots and Calli...so beautiful and peaceful...
I started viewing your videos a few days ago, from the Island of Trinidad in the West Indies, and I really enjoy looking at them.. Can"t wait to see the garden beds you planted. Be careful, please put your gloves on.
IT NICE TO WATCH YOU TO BUILT THOSE CABIN IT BEAUTIFUL YOU HAVE A GREAT GIFT AM SORRY YOU HURT YOURSELF THANK YOU TO SHOW US NO MATTER WHAT LIFE BRING US IT ALWAYS A WAY TO SEE THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNEL MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BE BLESS
Cali is a a star. Thanks for including her. Thanks for posting this video.
Man... idk what it is about your videos. The beauty of the landscapes, the dedication and craftsmanship of the work, or sheer peacefulness you do it.... but your videos always calm me down and make me smile. Which is something kinda rare for a guy with PTSD. So thank you for your videos.
Hope you will start feeling better soon. Good luck.
im the same, i fall asleep to his videos
the sound of shawn chopping wood its the only way i get a full nights rest. thankyou shawn, from owen sound
The life style is calming
Shame, I pray your hand will heal fast. Faster than fast.
Christopher Harter me too I think it's because he doesn't talk a lot and it's the soothing sounds. Even his dog doesn't bark lol
Come on peeps, like the video...it only takes one second. This man is a legend!
I Love your videos. They are inspiring to me being that I enjoy creativity. God Bless you and your beautiful doggy. ✝️🎄♥️
I'm 69 , about 1 years Blacksmithing and seeing I could have used the Blacksmith skills in many ways back in my youth.
You have many skills just one that is helpful
Thanks
I'm so sorry about your accident 😥 I was feeling your pain as I watched you looking so shocked. l even felt like crying. Its so amazing how TH-cam has brought us all together even in the worst times🌈💛 love how things are coming together for you Shawn 🐕🌈 God bless you and your family🙏
Love your work please make sure Cali safe,,💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 love her,,your hold project is WONDERFUL you have got a BEAUTIFUL place,,hope your finger is better please take care be careful.👍👍😁😁😁
I love your videos! Please do take care of yourself out there, I know that you will but I felt compelled to say it. Thanks for all you do in excellence, & with such a humble spirit. Hugs to Cali.
I ALWAYS click "LIKE" just before I watch your video's 'cause I know I'm always gonna really like 'em !
You are total magic. New subscriber from Michigan and man do you take me away. You have endless talent and craftsmanship. Stay strong and thanks for the beautiful videos.
Ouchie! Hope it heals super fast! My dog, Jet, just adores Cali. Every time she’s on screen my girls acts like her BFF is here to play! ❤️❤️ thanks always for sharing with us.
I kept watching, thinking, is this what causes the injury!? Is it this!?!? So many sharp tools...
I did too. So on edge.
Shawn really knows how to build the SUSPENSE! Every NEW scene had me CRINGING!
Relieved when the chainsaw stopped
Same! I couldn't handle it. I almost skipped ahead to see what it was so I could watch the whole video in peace!
Ha!
Your projects, remind me of my GrandFather and Father's, way of making things by hand, if possible. As a young Girl, I would watch them for hours, repairing, creating, or landscaping. I was always in Awe, of their ability to create, beautiful things. I wish strong role models would return. Thanks, GOD BLESS YOU, AND THIS CHANNEL.🙏
~ WHOAAAA🙏🏽😇 BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS OVER YOU MR. SHAWN JAMES WHILE YOUR WORKING WHETHER SOMEONE IS WITH OR WITHOUT YOU SIR💥
MA'AM, YOU ARE SO ON POINT💥
* THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR SPEAKING ON MY TESTIMONY AS WELL. ~SHAWN JAMES MY SELF RELIANCE HAS TRULY BEEN A BLESSING TO ME. HE CONTINUES TO ASPIRE, INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE ME ON A DAILY BASIS.
* PEOPLE ASK ME WHAT AM I DOING AND HOW CAN I IMPROVE MYSELF
EACH ONE, TEACH ONE🙏🏽
~ I SHARE HIS VIDEOS WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS EVEN STRANGERS ALONG OUR JOURNEYS.
MR. AND MRS. SHAWN JAMES, FAMILY AND CALLIE THANK YOU FOR ASPIRING, INSPIRING, MOTIVATING US ALL DURING THESE TRYING TIMES IN OUR LIVES AND OUR WORLD 🌎
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Relaxing!! These scenes would make beautiful framed prints. Thanks for sharing. Please know there are lots of us who sincerely appreciate your work.
Beautiful setup and gorgeous doggy!!! We clicked the like button and subscribed. Thanks for sharing!
I can picture you sitting back in the early evening looking at all you are achieving,,,,and smile☺️
I wonder how many times he has actually sat back and looked at an old video or pic of the landscape before he started and then look around see what it has become since then ... the amount of satisfaction, accomplishment and pride must be almost overwhelming
Always my Full support Shawn, both here and with Instagram...Always Buddy! Please don't be to tough for your own good and pull out all the stops with the best treatment and followup possible for your finger. Such a sensitive injury! Please keep us updated from time to time on the healing process and as Always, Blessings from Oregon my friend, .. Mike.
incredible progress. Stay safe and keep moving ahead. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all.
i love watching plus a learning experance/ i envy your way of ;ife and also brings back lots of memories helping my great grand parents on the farm.
I love watching it fantastic all the hard work you do and cook your own meal s
I know you were worried about us getting bored, but you didn't have to go and injure yourself for our entertainment! ;P In all seriousness though, I hope you're finger heals quickly and that you stay safe out there!
Hope you keep some whiskey @ the cabin along with your first aid kit...helps quite a bit with injuries.🙂Stay vigilant with that wound Shawn! The kitchen looks amazing already and I like the way you created the oven door. Your videos just keep getting better so I'm sure your subscribers will increase dramatically. Thanks for sharing your journey and allowing us to experience, albeit vicariously, so much peace and natural beauty. God bless you and your family.🙏🐕❤
makes a great topical disinfectant as well lol ;)
Greetings Shawn - Tom and I have been watching you on TH-cam TV for nearly a year. We usually watch MSR with a mug of coffee early on the weekend - - a great way to relax and learn. As a pair of Alaskans that inherited a 1927 two-room cabin within the Missouri Ozarks, we respect your skills, and we appreciate all those extra hours and days it takes to deliver these videos to us all. Wilderness Medicine: Make a yarrow salve or grab a yarrow leaf and chew it up and press it onto the bleeding wound as an emergency poultice for any bleeding cuts. Legend has it that yarrow, Achillia millifolia, is named for Achilles who used it on his wounded soldiers. Been doing this for decades. Works like magic and never any infection.
I really enjoyed this video. Stay safe and keep all your digits. Rub Cali behind the ears for me.
I watch this for the teenth time and think, “we were both a lot younger when I first subscribed” and I have never watched an episode that didn’t get a like. Thanks Shawn, for making videos I can watch more than once.
Hey Shawn, to solve the issue of patching the back of the oven when you may need, perhaps cutting (with a circular saw) a 2.5' x 2.5' opening (depending on the size of the clearance as well as the oven) - a door which you can hinge, somewhat like your underground storage so you can access if need be? Anyways, I've been binge watching for the past 7 hrs. You remind me of my Dad, who passed 3 months ago, I wish I could have binged this with him, he'd have gotten a real kick out of your channel. I love your content. Get well my friend, you are an inspiration.
The anticipation was nerve racking! every tool you grabbed i was legit stressed wondering if this was gonna be the final destination moment from the title.
Glad you're ok Shawn!
That right totally a nai biter. Ot was those oh god i dont want to see this, but kept watching. 😒
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Oh my gosh Shawn I hope you are recovering fast from your injury. The kitchen is moving along good. Take care
Hello to you & Callie.
She is a Great dog.
You can see she loves you...
I admire what you do, what you have done so far.
Nice to see your Wife & you in the same place physically & emotionally.
Bless you both now & in the future.
👼⛪
C'mon...play with your dog more!!! She's so sweet and she just loves you so much!!💜
Ur videos are filled with noises so which is satisfying to my ears which i find is a form of great asmr!
Shawn: First injury AFTER all the work you have accomplished......consider it a minor miracle!
Sorry to hear that you cut your finger badly 😞. I remember that I cut my finger very deep and I could not feel it at first and then it started to bleed and it started throbbing. Wish your finger speedy recovery ! Thanks for posting this video even with your injured finger. Thanks again Shawn !
You know, it makes so much sense to cook outside rather than in your home always.
good day! i'm watching your videos from Russia. I hope you will succeed. Good luck
All those years of sheet metal work came in handy!! Great video and Thank you for sharing your progress with us.
Oh man was scared for you, hope your ok, absolutely love your life xx
Oh gosh. I'm really sorry about the accident but that oven is amazing. Don't get me started on that clever Cali. Thanks again for inviting me to your beautiful cabin 😍
So sorry you were hurt. Your wife and daughters must worry a lot. We love everything about your channel! The building, cooking, the wildlife, wildlife camera and the opening music.
God bless and protect you, your family and that slice of heaven that you've built from the ground up.
Hi Shawn - I lost my entire left arm a few years back - you will manage - for awhile. Thank you for the brilliant videos. p.s I typed this with only one hand. God Bless
Hope you are doing very well without your left arm. Sorry you lost it. Keep the faith. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Thank you Dennis - I have learnt to do 99% of things - most importantly I learnt that "where there is a will there is a way" God has made that way - everything happens for a reason - be blessed.
for whatever reason, it is kinda therapeutic watching your video 😁
Thanks. I'm escaping from the heat outside by editing another video right now and I'm leaving the clips a little longer because I'm actually finding them relaxing too.
There is a phrase used on TH-cam these days. 'Unintentional ASMR'. This is one of those instances.
I've jammed my finger hitting that like button on this project more than once.
Edited to add: Consider adding heavy duty rubber bands to your first aid kit. Bandaging your own hand, by yourself while holding pressure is a circus act. I've used the bands as small tourniquets for my digits on more than one ocassion.
Hiker Bro also superglue! I've glued myself together more than a few times! It stings like heck for a few minutes but works great! They did it to me in an ER once so I do it myself now! Why pay them hundreds of dollars when I don't have to!
@@donaldhofman296 If I could count the times I've done that. Rubber band TQ, elevate, clean, super glue, repeat in a few weeks. Lol. Last time the nurse said," Here's antibiotics and two pain killers to take home. We can't bandage it any better so no use in wasting the money. Have a nice day. " At least she was honest!
Thank you so much for your videos, I really like it there , but it’s very cold on winter time.. you are very special human .
ha ha ha... I'm a female, and I'm addicted to watching you, building, and puttering away. My dad was the same as you, always doing something. He too, never needed instructions, follow patterns etc. He was handy, and my brother is the same way too. I lost most of my vision to glucoma, and was never afraid of tackling jobs around the house either. I enjoyed it. Wish my husband got off his lazy duff, and gain some knowledge from you. Kind of late for us, we're both in our 60's, but hopefully you have some younger people watching, and a hint of advice, pay attention to whats going on here. You might learn something, and save your self some money one day, doing it yourself. This guy knows what he's doing, and you'd be learning from one of the best.
Ya I don't understand that either with the thumbs down, I think its haters and can't expect much more from people like that. Shawn, great videos...so real, ya can smell the forest = euphoria!!
Steve Forsythe u need to understand that 18,000 to 92 is literally as good as it gets for videos with this audience
They do have a right to their own opinion but I don't see that as enough to give a thumbs down on a well done video that is informative and entertaining as Shawn's videos. Most are just haters and don't watch the video.
ياصحبي تهدرش ياسر انعطيك ليك
You are the most talented man I've ever seen. I wish we could clone you to fill the world.
KM Writes
Let the Clone Wars begin.....
Awesome job your doing! OUCH!!! when you cut your finger...But it was a good thing you were prepared with first aid kit.May God Bless you as you continue making these utubes...teaching Americans how to do things off grid! Love & Blessings
I love how to play for your dog is while you're working that's how my little guy used to be before he became too old to play anymore now he just a companion and the best one I could ever have
Looking forward to watching some more and hope your finger heal well
I once dropped a VW bug rear tire on my hand. VW still attached. I was alone. I grabbed the tire as hard as I could and rolled the tire. I have never been able to wear my wedding ring on the finger that was being squished since then. You do what you got to do. Truly enjoy your vids. I built a lot of my house by myself and know the satisfaction of living in something that you built.
Dude you are such an awe inspiring man. I have loved watching your ingenuity and sheer knowledge. Can’t wait to see more! Love your pup as well. Jim
Can see the injury was upsetting, but you are always so careful, don't feel bad, it just means you're human. Shawn I completely enojoy your videos on how to build things, it's fascinating so thank you for sharing.
Shawn I love your vidieos especially Your beautiful Lab Calie. I know he's a lot of company! I'm an older lady and love to watch all the building of the things you build. Continue the good work you do. sometime I watch most of the day. Please be careful. Knives will cut . I will keep watching!
You are doing an amazing job. I am 71 years young and I often wished I did something similar when I was your age. Jeep the videos coming.
First injury after all that cabin building , damn , i smake my fingers evry 3 nails
Yep, that's why those like me, watch vs. doing. I was afraid to even watch the whole video, and just hit the 'like' button. Glad he is ok.(Based on the commenters, still can't watch it).
Shawn didn't show the moment of OWWW! Just the bandage after he'd done the first aid. If you do watch, it's when he starts to carve/shape the door for the oven that is THE time, around 47 minutes in. Relax with all the sharp objects before that. I admit, I was so tense, but then when he got to the door, it ratcheted up a lot, I was squinty, but then just the bandage (there is some blood, but it's, uh, not, uh, too bad).
Stop trying to hit 3 nails at a time!! Switch to lag bolts. There ya go. Your Welcome.
You're hitting the wrong nails....
You know they measure the length of travel in a canoe on a river by how many pipes it would take to smoke..... How many swear words did it take to build that cabin?
Hope you're okay.
I absolutely LOVE Cali💖💖
I agree. I hate to say it but I watch as much for Cali as Shawn
Get well soon Shawn so you can continue making more awesome videos. So Superman does bleed huh? 👍🏻 and a big pat on the back for Cali...
skad chlopie masz tyle sily ,szacun u nas tak sie mowi jestesmy w dwoch odrebnych swiatach podziwiam cie.
You Have To Be One Of The Most Talented Craftsman I’ve Ever Seen.. You Are A Joy To Watch As You Create and We Are SO Sorry For The Mishap. Please Wear Your Gloves and Take Care. I’ve Learned So Much Watching You..These Young folk Could Also Learn A Thing or Two
The craftsmanship is amazing! Love watching you create things with wood.
Some of the oldest trees are 4000+ years old. The oldest being in California, (White Mountains) and one of the problems with dating old trees is what Shawn shows us in this Video, the insides are rotting away while the outer layers are the only thing that still shows the rings. I'm 59 years old and just a few years ago learned that it's the outer layers of the Tree that keeps it alive. The Internet has turned all of into Geniuses who don't need to know how to read for the most part. Video like this one has so much information in them that we can't help to not learn! Thank All of you that share your knowledge with the world! God Bless us All!
Due to very complicated health problems and dozens of major surgeries I’ve had since I was young, I now have a fully implanted venous access port in my chest, which I need for the administration of various intravenous drugs and infusions, which I actually set up and administer myself at home, which saves me having to visit the hospital twice/thrice weekly.
Anyway, the implanted portacath in my chest leads directly to my superior vena cava, via a silicone catheter. The last one I had which was replaced 2 years ago, lasted for an incredible 6 and a half years. Most ports are used for intensive cancer therapy, so are only ever in situ for a year or 2.
Anyway, my advice is, when injuring oneself and if you suffer/experience blood loss, is to keep very calm, try hard not to panic, and try and relax your thoughts as to what you need to do.
I say this, as once, when I removed the special Huber needle that goes through the skin on one’s chest into the port, usually there is a small dribble of blood when you pull the needle out of your chest, but once, for some strange reason, a waterfall of blood started to cascade from the implant, and was actually pouring down my torso profusely, as you can imagine the implant is only about 8 inches away from the heart via the catheter.
This happened late at night, and my wife was fast asleep, and I didn’t want to wake or worry her unnecessarily. I did a mini panic for a couple seconds, and then just got a huge dressing pack and compressed it to my chest. I was fine, but yes, bleeding can really throw one off guard when it happens. Apologies for blabbering on, I just wanted to say if and when accidents occur, think, breathe, keep calm and deal with it without stress!
I hope your finger doesn’t impair or impede your workflow too much!
All the best, keep up the admirable work, my wife and I enjoy your videos. My wife especially loves watching simply for the snippets of Cali!
Paul, UK
Paul Manning great advice. Thank you for sharing.
Hey Sean!
How you doing? 😎 Im a 49 y/o Plumber from the Bronx, found out bout cha bout a year ago as you began building your cabin. You are a Master tradesman and a well spoken Father for all age ranges to watch and listen to your videos.
Just finished watchin your video and seen your first aid kit! Like I said I'm a Plumber in NYC and a lot of the walls I need to get into ta make my repairs are metal lath and plaster. So I'm making repairs beyond the lath getting razor cuts on my hands and forearms, my quick fix after I clean my wound is that I always have crazy glue in my first aid kit, if its deep, neosporin then crazy glue and a butterfly band-aid done deal. Make it happen, add crazy glue to your first aid kit! Good luck with the build! See Ya Friday! ... Love, Peace & Chicken Grease! 😎
Thanks for the advice Scott
Hey Shawn..I see 2.4 thousand comments. I pull you up on my phone, and watch you on my large screen. At that point, i cant give you a comment. I would bet this is the case for most. Im 69 yoa and i cant hold my phone up in the air to watch you on my phone. I watch you everyday. Im up all night, and sleep in the day. I love watching Cali, and am amazed at all the stuff you do. My phone is heavy for me. Please dont worry about not getting comments. Im sure you dont. Its the other guys in the suits. I bet they've never even filmed anything. I really enjoy all of it, and watch every day as im closen in on 70. If thry got rid of you.....they would lose...alot. Holly Boyack. Idaho
Hope your finger heals up quickly, I love the videos keep them up :)
Y'ouch! 60+ yrs old and have YET to think "well, if I have to have an injury today, that is prob the best spot to have one". So maddening and so sorry. Godspeed. Love that oven - actually it all looks great! Cali is such an adorable little movie star. Love her energy, sweet face and that happy tail!! Stay safe and have a great week!
It has taken me a long time to build up enough courage to watch this video as I am so squeamish about blood. I am glad you did NOT lose part of your finger and you had the supplies needed to take care of your injury.
As another viewer stated, I too, was on high anxiety level wondering at which point the injury would occur. It brought back memories of my father being injured on the job when he built houses when I was young. He ended up losing part of his thumb. Like you, he did not let this stop him, and after it healed, he continued to build houses.
I am continually amazed at all of your skill, and how many things you know how to build. Thank you for your videos.
I Love watching your videos, I never know what your coming up with next. You are so talented.
you are such an inspiration so thank you for that! 👍🏻🙂
Lots of interesting and creative solutions . thanks.
Your dog is trained so well
I always smash that like button. It helps me know that I have watched the video :) Hope your finger gets better soon and it is not to much of a hindrance.
My son is third gen sheet metal worker ..so far each in that long lineage has gotten a stumpy digit
Shaun l am so glad l came across your video's, l really enjoy watching and also like what your doing. I wish l could be there helping you as l am also a lover of nature and being outdoors.
You have all my 2 thumbs on every video.
the videos are pure magic
You've been very blessed that this was your first accident on this build. Someone upstairs must love you👍👍🙏
Yes, we all admire you. Thank you for the eye protection......Aloha Dee, from Big Island. 👍😺🏝
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Sujata bajaranga shinde
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Use solar panel, put a 40 watt bulb inside oven and it will dry smooth and slow.
LOL now that is a good idea ... didnt even consider that one ;)
I’m a new subscriber to your wonderful videos and, as others have commented, find them so interesting. It’s also reassuring to know the arts and skills of building and maintaining a house and the land it sits on are still alive and well. In the stressful, hurry-up world we find ourselves living in today, it’s very therapeutic and inspiring to watch you build and create your cabin, as well as cook very delicious-looking meals over an open fire. I particularly love your magnificent dog, Cali; her beautiful face is always alive with love for you and her huge grins display how much she enjoys the time she shares with you as you build. Please keep her safe from the bears and wolves. I worry she may be surrounded and attacked or otherwise injured by them. She’s such a special dog!
That axe the chopper one is badass. My poppy had one its, long gone. I found them on the internet and snatched one up a few years ago
Yes, Thank you,Shawn, for your videos. They are so relaxing and informative! Sorry you got hurt though. Aso, starting to feellike we know , our fellow Canadian! proud that you are here for us! Liz Weekly
Very relaxing to watch. lots to learn about everything Shawn does. One gifted man.
I’m the same way with a injury and blood! It’s all in the mind. Your work is astonishing!!!
I am one of the slugs who hadn't subscribed although I do like every time. I've fixed that now and clicked the bell as well. Thanks for reminding me. This was a favorite episode. Callie, keep away from those wolves!
After seeing that title, I was watching carefully at your handling of the sheetmetal... Working around HVAC, I've gotten bit quite a lot doing tin knocking. Ya had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Pain is a mean teacher indeed. Glad you're ok.
Still playing catch up, with videos I've not seen. I can hear Cali panting away in the background, like a miniature steam engine. She is never far away from your side, such a sweetheart.
I haven’t watched yet. I’m commenting just on the title. I love your videos and how you inspire the viewers. I feel connected to you. My biggest fear is that you get hurt out there, alone, and far away from medical treatment. I sure hope you’re ok. I’ll find out in a second when I watch. You should carry a tourniquet in your pocket at all times, fwiw. God bless you and your family, Shawn.
Watch out for the traffic! Look both ways before crossing. Mind you, the bears!!
I hope your finger heals fast Shawn.
Sorry you got hurt Shawn, at least now we know you're human. I was starting to wonder.
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straight up this guy is a beast and by himself!!! Love it too "self reliance"
totally - i was thinking he was editing out such things
I love your videos and hope you are well😀
Every time I watch your postings, it's a trip into the wilderness for me. Thank you for letting me be a part of your adventure!
Old Fashion soldering, brought back some memories, Great Job !
I sure could have used some sal ammoniac and muriatic acid - it was really hard to get a clean iron with the charcoal.
You did the Best you could with what you had and succeeded . Kudos.
My high school shop teacher made us learn to solder with those old fashioned irons. It is very difficult! My seams never looked as good as yours.
I can see this being on PBS, like this Old House or something, and those meals! Where is the smell 'o' vision! Keep the vids coming Shawn! Thumbs up from Michigan!
I always hit the LIKE button - that's how I know I've watched a particular episode. I can't wait for you to make a pizza and some bread in the oven.
thank goodness it was relatively minor! hope it heals quickly! take care. Love watching your videos...especially the landscape shots and Calli...so beautiful and peaceful...
I started viewing your videos a few days ago, from the Island of Trinidad in the West Indies, and I really enjoy looking at them.. Can"t wait to see the garden beds you planted.
Be careful, please put your gloves on.
P'S greatness Golden Cali'💎👍😊
This has been the most tense a watch of My Self Reliance ever... so many blades, axes, chainsaws, and the title making me wince all the way through...
Sorry :)
Just glad ure ok, man
And me.
Lol. Me as well! I thought the sink was gonna get him!
And so many commercials. It's like regular tv now.
Smashed that like button !! Hope the finger heals up quick.
It is so strange Shawn, there are no sounds of wildlife, birds or anything else. So pristine and yet strange in a way.
IT NICE TO WATCH YOU TO BUILT THOSE CABIN IT BEAUTIFUL YOU HAVE A GREAT GIFT AM SORRY YOU HURT YOURSELF THANK YOU TO SHOW US NO MATTER WHAT LIFE BRING US IT ALWAYS A WAY TO SEE THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNEL MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BE BLESS
Guilty on the like button as well. Really like the oven door with a story. Definetly an awesome place for a cup of coffee. Thanks Shawn...