The Norwegian Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter
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- We're bracing for a long and difficult winter. I think that the trick to enjoying a long and difficult winter is to embrace the way that the people of Norway think about winter. I think a Wintertime Mindset is the Norwegian secret to happiness during a long, dark winter.
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Every time I see Toby I think the same thing: He looks like he's the happiest dog on the planet.
He floof
Absolutely, Toby hit the dog life heaven on earth jackpot.
Eaven why he doesent have a cozy home
Yes
He's just a giant fur ball with a head and a constant smile on his face
More recently, your channel has become a comforting presence during long, anxious nights. Thank you for taking time from your busy days of chores and full time work to entertain some people on the internet, Morgan :)
Yes, i agree Kayn
No lies here..
Although from southern part of Norway - I agree with you: You have to embrace the dark months and make them into something positive. Here the day has already increased by 15 mins, by end of January by two hours. And by March 21st - we all have 12 hrs day. A "Happy New Year" to both of you plus Lil, Pablo and Toby.
Oh my gosh, does the light go that quickly, too, during the last half of the year?
... still counting minutes here ... but every day is brighter, and that’s a good thing...H N Y 2021...
I am from the middle part of Norway, and it aloot more darker than south. But nothing like the northern part where there is no sun for 6-7 weeks. Remember, if you cut norway out of a map, and set a pin on the southern part of norway and turn norway around, the northern tip will hit south spain. It is a LONG country and its half the lengt of europe. So it is nice of to specify north of Norway since they have a different mindset than rest of Norway, including us in the middle.
Lol laughs in NUNAVUT, they have 24 hour darkness 6-8 months out of the year. Of course then it’s 24 hours of pure daylight after for the summer.
Ahaha southern Norway
Can we just appreciate Toby Dogs leap at the end?! To be able to FLING his 100+ pound body and fluff through the air like that must take some serious strength, skill, and courage!
Greetings from Finland ( Between Russia and Sweden in Europe). We have also same kind of a farm as you, and Maremmano ( 3 years old male), Chickens, ducks, rabbits, two horses ( Islandic ponies), 3cats, 2 sheep, and 4 more dogs. It is so funny to find someone from other side of the world, who you can think as friend? Even whom you never might meet. All the best for you and your family.
I have one dog, a sauna, and I’m a quarter Swedish. Oh, and I love cold and snow ❄️! 😁
I know why Toby doesn’t like his igloo. He can’t see 360 degrees.
Agreed. Could be some animal that regularly tries to get in every night. He's just so used to it he sleeps there. How about a DEEP bed of straw right there for him right there?
Think it’s the igloo, he liked it without anything in there.
Agree, a dog that guards for a living wants a full field view, he doesn’t want to get trap in a structure with a small exit! Toby’s a smart dog with a wonderful personality! Have to love Toby!
I think it's more than that. He can't hear the sounds at night, which is his job. He knows his job is at night.
What about it being plastic? I find there’s something sort of dead feeling about being inside plastic, not to mention staticky
Toby yeeting himself across the air and landing on his side like a dog does with their master, that was pretty awesome
7:24
Morgan: "relax, take it slow"
Toby in the background: "if I don't get to 88 miles per hour I wont be able to get back to the future!"
Toby dog is a whole mood I wish I had 😆
yeah, I saw that too! So ironic...
:) Tucked up herein bed with my pup snuggled up under my arm, just chillin’ and loving this cold, wet winter day. Last day of a very tough year. Here’s to a better 2021 for all of us.
I just got a kitten two weeks ago and she wakes me up with loving and purrs. What cold weather? lol
Then there’s my doggo who thinks temperature is just a number and insists on going outside in -30 weather to play fetch 😑
2022 here, not good.
Shout out to all the Norwegians 🇳🇴!
Happy New year all! 🎉🥂🌃
Happy new years!
@@hazelumbrella9890 Happy new year!
I always wait for the"Release the Quacken" and "let loose the Goose" 😁
my favorite also
As someone from steaming hot Australia, I envy the chance to have a break every winter.
If I wasn't going for a job interview next week, I would straight up quit my job for 1-3 months so I can just have a break and do the things I've wanted to do for the last year.
Yeah switch homes with an aussie problem solved.....lol
Morgan, I totally getcha-Minnesota winters are a time of rest too, because we bust our tushies all spring, summer and fall. I love the quiet time to get a whole set of other things accomplished (painting, reading, cleaning, sleeping, etc.). The Scandahoovian word is HYGGE: "the embodiment of relaxation, indulgence, comfort and coziness."
Didn't know the meaning of that word in Norwegian and Danish! In Sweden the word hygge means a patch of forest that's had its trees harvested. Quite the difference.
@@Janduin45 wow, that IS quite a difference!!!
«Hygge», as described here, has similar connotations in both danish and norwegian.
Toby is my favourite TH-cam Doggo, without a doubt the goodest boy.
He's always a happy boy and takes his job very seriously, couldn't ask for a better guardian dog.
I grew up in the norther parts of norway, and as it happens, Im there right now. Id have to say that not worrying about the things you cannot change helps alot with winter. That, and spending time inside. As I grew up, I never worried about winter, it was just one of those things that happened that you took in stride.
Seeing all that snow actually makes me close to crying... I was meant to be in snowy sweden right now, was supposed to have moved over but covid really hit sweden after I left picchu (my chinchilla) with my partner and head back to the UK to sort everything out... Now I've had the worst Christmas in years I'm just crying over snow which we really don't get in England
Hey, I'm from the UK as well, and things will only get better, I'm sure once you're living the dream in Sweden, you'll remember this Christmas , and will appreciate the next Christmas to come even more.
Yeah there’s virtually no snow unless you live in the north and on a hill one of my friends who does said it still wasn’t a lot.
I enjoy the Sound of walking in the Snow :-D It's been to long since we had a good amount of snow here in northern Germany :-/
Your silky rooster looks like one gigantic eyebrow. Should have named him Andy Rooney.
Gigantic eyebrow, love it!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
😂😂
Or Eugene levy 😂
"Tobidog" has become his official name.
It's Toby Dog, as in first and last name.
Just like Pablo Barncat and Lil Barncat.
They're named by their roles and species on Goldshaw farm.
@@stupidhand15 we know that... but I like Tobidog !! 😝😝😝
I think Toby is happy sleeping under the duck house, he's got a 360° view from under there.
I am Norwegian, my experience is eat fat fish (Vitamin D) and stay happy. People that does not like fat fish, live in misery .
@@CapitalLuke It is healthy. To this date I have not met anybody not able to eat cod and sill (The stuff Norwegian is breastfed on a few generations back) Nothing green grows in the northern part during winter.
Can we talk about the absolutely LËĀP Toby did at the very end? He must be a strong dog to pull that off
IKR! To be able to FLING his body through the air like that takes some strength and skill
When I was a kid living in N. Iowa, we had chores to do as soon as we got home from school. That meant any time we wanted to play was done in the dark once late Fall/winter started. We had a great time sledding and making snow forts, all done in the "dark". Because once you have a snow cover on the ground, it never is as dark as summer dark, even without a full moon.
“Let loose the goose” has a better ring to it
This mans subscribers grow nearly as fast as out love for Toby!
I live in Canada, I love winter, you can finally rest from all the gardening. I think people tend to not like winter cause they usually don't live in the country where you have to work so hard during the summer that winter resting is just such a nice relief. Plus the snow reflects so brightly off the snow it's very bright in Canada where I live
As a college student, i wish i could think of this time of the year as a relaxing cuddling time. Maybe as students we are more prone to fall to our anxieties now, but I think it's important to at least try and have some relaxing time every day.
Thank 😊 you for being such a kind man. You really let us see you and your farm as real life and no fake words or emotions, just truly honesty and just being you. Thank you 😊 again !
That was a very good part about my homecountry. And it is a matter of perspective indeed. Winter and snow gives oppertunities, but also forces you to slow down and take a break from a lot of work. Your place looks just as it would in Norway. And if it gets very cold....still better than rain and mud i would say, lol. Stay warm, safe and happy New Year to you and yours.
Thank you for the winter encouragement! My husband is half Norwegian and his take?...just go skiing! Lol!
Man, with all the bad stuff going on in our country, I really enjoy this channel to help me chill out and enjoy the sights and sounds. It's like therapy to me.
"When you rub that dog, all your trouble goes away" - Toby, the best therapy dog! 😀
I enjoyed watching your morning chores, being outside in the snow and turning on your water and releasing the animals so much that I played it again! What beautiful chickens you have, the geese are so hilarious, the ducks really funny and naughty. And Toby is such a ball of love. Thank you for sharing this with us! I know snow is a lot work and trouble but isn’t it glorious! Congratulations on your year of achievement video. I was amazed and delighted at your New York Times front page spread and all your interviews, and your congressional record fame. What a year it has been for you, and I got to enjoy it all along with you! Thank you SO much!
After this past year you are right its time to slow down and revent ourselves. Have a hapoy and safe new year. May God bless you and your family in thw new year
I always look forward to watching your channel and I don’t think I would have gotten ducks if I didn’t find your channel!
I love all of your animals and you will have millions of subscribers some day!
@@hdth7984 thank you! 🙏
The secret to happiness has always been perspective
Absolutely!
So true!
It's so mild in Slovenia, hardly any snow 😭 the last couple of years. But plus side I've got my creatures ( who prefer it without snow although very muddy) and still doing lots of jobs on the farm, which they like to supervise me on. I have only been watching this channel for a year or so, but love his attitude and cheerfulness 🥰
Sweet swede....same thing.we dont mind.Happy new year!!!!!
Happy New Year!
Last winter, I made an intentional decision to change my mindset about winter--i.e. not thinking it was gloomy, etc.--and it was the nicest winter I've had. I live in New Brunswick, Canada, so it's just about the same climate as Vermont, but you've gotten a lot more snow than we have so far this winter.
Here in northern norway summer makes up for winter, sure it does not get as warm as other places. But the midnight sun giving us 24 hours of daylight makes for amazing evenings with endless fun. Adapting to winter is about understanding the good and the bad sides of where you live and you will come to realise its not that bad after all!
Happy New Year, Gold Shaw Farm! We love you all so much.
OH MY GOODNESS THAT BLACK SILKY ROOSTER IS THE CUTEST THING
One of your most thoughtful videos. I just moved onto farm in Northern Canada in November. Everyone said I was "crazy". But the down time coziness has been perfect. Chop the firewood, and get cozy indoors while we unpack the house. In the spring time once we get animals, there will be much to do. ☺
We had a Great Pyrenees when I was little. They are extraordinary dogs. He was beautiful and regal. So is yours.
Video ideas: Life as Toby part 1, Life as Toby part 2, Life as Toby part 3, Toby becomes the farmer, Toby prevents a chicken war, Toby answers viewer questions, Toby Mukbang, Toby chats with lil barn cat, Toby goes to the vet, Life as Toby part 4, Toby becomes a father, Toby DESTROYS Ben Shapiro with FACTS and WOOFS, Toby patrols beyond his territory, Toby get a new pair of glasses, Toby plays Minecraft, Toby livestream
Just found your channel last night ... I was up until almost 1am binge watching it 🤣 ... and now I wake up and there’s a new video! Yahoo!
CONGRATULATIONS FOR 200K SUBSCRIBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Toby dog is the best and brings a smile to my heart every time I see him. I am excited for his new companion to come in 2021.
"Release the quacken" never gets old. I love ypur channel specially your furbaby.
I wish you were MY son. Words of wisdom at your age! God bless you and your wife and your critters in 2021.❤️
Literally never been this early 😁
I hope Toby starts using his igloo soon!!!
Thanks for the discount Jake!
You and those Norwegians are spot on with your thinking. Thank you for reminding me, of why many years ago winter was my favorite season. I'll not think so harshly of it Today! Lol
As I have aged,I realize even more,that there is little you can do about any situation... In the winter months, I'm thankful not to have to drive in bad weather (snow and ice).
I also have noticed,that I move a lot slower too. Mostly,because of aches and pains.BUT also,because there is a lot more to enjoy!
Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!
... and from Michigan ... Happy New Year.....time for a few new mistakes ...Mom said “ Getting Old Ain’t for Sissies “. Stay happy ...
I totally agree with you! I live in Northern Minnesota and anyone not from this area feels like we must live in a wasteland of winter! Personally I love winter for the same reasons you speak of. Working hard all summer on gardens and animals and then being able to sit and be still and enjoy the cozy of winter just makes you so grateful for all the things you did in the sun. Love your channel! I’m a new subscriber.
Your videos have truly helped me get through Covid-time. I would love to have a dog, and watching you and Allison helps with that wish. Thank you for your « real-ness» and best wishes for 2021.
I’ll keep watching!
When you release the chickens you should say “quicken the chicken”
Oh, that's a good one. Totally agree 👍👍👍
My fav part is when he does release the quackin and let loose the goose haha priceless
Toby: I do not want this soup!
*Few seconds later*
Toby: this soup is the nommiest! Oh no! He saw me liking the soup!
Once again you've imparted some wisdom we all need. Thank you for helping us get through this year with your wit and wisdom. Happy new year to you, Alison and your homestead. Look forward to see what the new year has to offer.!
I fell completely in love with your channel a couple weeks ago. Now, for the last week and a 1/2, I've been binge watching ALL your past videos, going all the way back to your humble beginnings.
I so look forward to your latest posting. As I cannot, at this time have what you have, meaning a homestead or livestock, watching your channel has inspired me so very much. You are now on my Bucket list as one great guy, I'd love to meet, and sit and talk about all that's going on on your farm and after I've had to leave, feel, that I've not only gained a new friend, but learned a great deal from you.
Thank you so much for coming into my home, per say, and teaching me things that I would have never known without your channel.
Your stories are not only lessons, but you "Inspire" me.
You have a FANTASTIC life now, one I can only dream about, so thank you 💗💗💗💗💗👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁
Happy New Year 🥂
I love Toby dog. I can see he loves working and playing with you. Give him all the pets and snacks from us!
the Norwegian mindset in winter seems very similar to Canadians like myself. It does take a certain type of person to enjoy the amount of winter we have to live with. I think that is why Canadians, Russians, Norwegians, Swed's and Finish all feel a type of brotherhood towards each other.
From someone whose owned a great Pyrenees for several years ill tell you that they really do not like small closed spaces i know that Igloo looks big but to him it's small and it needs to be double that size at least for him to go into it.
I love my Pyrs !
@@terrydodson9884 me too ! They are great dogs man
I dont know much about dogs, but given Toby is a livestock guardian I am wondering if he choose to sleep in the best vantage point. Inside the enclosed igloo he can only see in one direction. Under the duck house he has a 360 view.
@@Starting321 that could be it too it does make sense
I thought Toby was a Marrema, but same difference really. They want to be able to see everything.
We have two small brown speckled cochins, they are just the best little hens ever! I cant go outside without petting them both
Feeding muscovy and chickens is soooooo much quieter than geese!
7:53 that jump and sidestep in the snow - seems fun for Toby!
Definitely words to live by!! Thank you, Morgan.
Made my day. My golden, Dada, makes me smile everyday. A blessing. Toby is a great wrestle buddy. You are blessed.
“No soup for you” lol the best!!! Love those inserts on your videos. The farm looks so pretty with all that snow.
One of the volunteers at the hospital broght her golden retriever with her as a therapy dog. They would visit with long term patients and of course the kids in pediatrics. When the dog enters the room and they pet him, endorphins are released. Enjoy Toby dog. Heard something important from Al Lumnahs. He said embrace the cold. Sound advice from someone who knows.
Thank you for sharing your story. We can't hardly wait for the next step in your life. We love your video's.
That message was for me. Thank you Morgan. Love you guys! Best Wishes 4 a
Happy New Year
Everyone!!!🎊🎉
You playing with Toby dog really lifted my spirit, so thanks for that and great job with the farm
It's coming along nicely! 😉 say hi to Alison as well! 😍😋
...never gonna forget the zap to the head video either are you eh ?
Hi from N. IL. I LOVE WINTER! The snow is beautiful and the air is fresh and invigorating. No SAD here!
Thank you Morgan! That's a great way of thinking! Happy New Year only blessings! Hugs to you guys and Tobydog, Pablo and Lilbarn cat....to all!❤🤗
I love the positive outlook you seem to have. Really admirable. As for this video, I think it's a lesson a lot of us can learn from :)
Happy midwinter!
Thank-You so much for your well wishes; the thought, inspiring.
Happy New Year!
...too.
Happy New Year to You and your Wife, Toby, Pablo, lil House Cat, and all of your farm animals from Timmins Ontario.
Absolutely! It's a few hours in the garden, planning for the next season and as you so rightly say, staying toasty warm. Have a great 2021
I love watching this channel. I used to have two big white akbash dogs. Toby looks and acts just like them... my dogs were extremely friendly, very lazy during the day..Became engaged before sun down and barked all night.... they loved being out in the cold weather. They seemed to prefer being out in the very cold elements rather than being in the shelter that was provided for them.
I love this video, I read an article like that back in February and I noticed I am happy during the winter as well, I use the winter as a time to learn from books.
Thanks, Morgan, for your weekly words of wisdom. I look forward to more of your wonderful insight on farming and life in general in 2021. Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing your farm life with us and for the great advice. Happy New Year!!!
Thank you for sharing these wonderful words and thoughts, the world could do with more people like you! Have a good rest😊
over the last month or so ive pretty much watched every video your channel has to offer, kept me going through some dark days. looking forward to what 2021 brings to goldshaw farm, thanks for the great content. take care and happy new year to all
It makes me happy to relax and watch your videos! Every time I see Penny crow it makes me smile.
Living in the tropical north of Australia it's not easy to relate to snow and ice and cold winds, however living on a cattle station (aka ranch) I can totally relate to the seasonal changes and their effects of emotions. You have winter, we have "the wet" and our summers have 100% humidity and a temperature average 104F but all things are relative. The family really enjoys your work and your work ethic and we really appreciate all the effort you put into everything you post.
I hope all of you at Gold Shaw Farm (and all of us that live at the farm in out hearts) have a wonderful, healthy, happy, and joyous New Year!
I am in 32 degree (c) heat of Adelaide, Australia and the advice still works. Looking forward to an exciting year on the farm
Seeing this now, over a year later, but your words about winter answered a thought that was bugging me today, that of why am I not moving forward right now. And what you said about winter, is also true about "seasons" in our lives. It is healthy just to spend some time crocheting an afghan, watching these videos, reflecting on things, working mentally on myself, using my indoor bike, sitting in the sunlight in my entryway reading a book. I don't need to justify this, it is a healthy part of the cycle, and is preparing me for the next "season".
What A BEAUTIFUL FUR BABY, NEVER THOUGHT OF NORWAY HAVING SHORT DAYS IM FROM ASHEVILLE NC , USA. 👍🏻💚👍🏻
Don't you forget you are our sunshine when we watch your videos and Toby and all your animals it brings great joy into the lives of people that watch you bless you Happy New year to you and your family and all your animals ❤️
Little Silky Rooster's crow makes my day!!!
Soup was too hot.
Anyway starting the day with let loose the goose and release the quacken are my morning routine here in SW Montana
So true. We are down in the Texas gulf coast, but the "gloom" can still be there. We bought our 1/3 acre rural town subdivision home and have been SUPER BUSY constructing infrastructure for 6 months, this winter down time is being used to slow down, relax and still make forward progress on non rush items that will only enhance our plans for next year. Thank you for being you and not faking it to make it!!!! You da man!!!!
Watching your progress this year has been amazing. I really enjoy seeing how all the different communities of birds and creatures interact on your farm. Thanks for sharing your stories, and Happy New Year!
I'm six months into this wonderful channel. I still need to go back to previous episodes. Congrats on 20,000 subscribers and a Blessed New Year!🎉🎈
Wish you both a joy filled New Year
Seeing as this is one of the most positive things to show up on anyone’s screen right now, how do you not have 1 million viewers LOL. Toby dog is by far the best thing that happened to me in 2020.
Never thought I'd like a channel about a start up farm. Looking forward to all the years after! Happy New Year!