Building A Wilderness Bush Camp START TO FINISH Low Cost Getaway. A Backwoods Living Vlog

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  • In this episode, I take you along on the journey as I build my wilderness bush camp. The cost analysis of this project reveals that my out of pocket expense was less than sixty dollars. I bought the Kodiak Canvas tent with reward earnings from using my credit card to pay my monthly bills. The teepee was made with spruce poles and an old tarp and the lean-to was made from firewood and a tarp I purchased. The fire pit was made with sand and stones found on location and the cooking rings were from a barrel and an old fuel tank I found in the woods.
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  • @caraoosterhouse7348
    @caraoosterhouse7348 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My favorite morning is Monday when so many folks are at work again and I kindle a fire in the stove and enjoy my morning coffee and decide what I will do with my own time today. Priceless!

  • @kenthorsen4558
    @kenthorsen4558 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm sure momma bear brought her cubs along just to see if the man craps in the woods! You're living the life Boss.

  • @richardwood4305
    @richardwood4305 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I don’t have to tell you how great this time is that you spent out on your bush camp. What I do have to say is Thank You. Thank You for sharing this time with us.

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Glad you enjoyed it Richard and I hope you'll share it with others.

    • @LostCaper
      @LostCaper ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome comment.

  • @AloneinRemoteAlaska
    @AloneinRemoteAlaska ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love it! I'm going to do that too! Camp on my own land!😉 The silence is priceless! A moma bear and cubs! Oh boy! 😜

  • @jonhatchcirclejfarms1628
    @jonhatchcirclejfarms1628 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you cannot put a price on your happiness. You are truly free. Mama bear and the kids were just stopping by to say Hi to the new neighbor.

  • @blackoakpropertymaintenanc6981
    @blackoakpropertymaintenanc6981 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You sum up the best part at the 18:16 mark. NOTHING more enjoyable than being out in the woods, up before twilight and getting a pot of coffee going. My mind is always so still and peaceful. The connection to the oneness of "all that is" comes so naturally and effortlessly. The gratitude too.....Quiet meditation without having to get in the lotus position and chant 'ohm' over and over. No better way to start a day, imho. Thanks, Boss.....great video. Just great!

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I could speak volumes about meditation and all that you said about it. We think alike.

  • @dalekleinschmidt5453
    @dalekleinschmidt5453 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hey, Jim, two things. In the early part of the film you drove up in the ranger and I automatically looked for Frankie in the front seat. I hope you get to bring the old boy out there. The other is when my brother and I were kids we built a small lean-to on the edge of a swamp nearby just to hang out at - greatest feeling in the world with a small fire in winter, some birch bark and balsam twigs to get going. You'd think your fingers would snap like those twigs it was so danged cold but we loved it.

    • @dixieeden9770
      @dixieeden9770 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love camping, can't do it now, i am on oxygen. But watching you, makes be feel like i am on the Adventure 2

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Frankie will be joining me there but he's waiting for the dutch ovens to come out :-))

  • @louellen7271
    @louellen7271 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    No one can define 'success' for anyone else. That bush camp is fantastic! I love the wood stack/kitchen!

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Your opening statement says it all. You would make a good school teacher :-))

  • @ladyinthemountains2527
    @ladyinthemountains2527 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You brought tears to my eyes seeing the pleasure you gleaned from your bush camp. No more appropriate words than "labor of love".
    You're the best!

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awe thank you my friend. This project has been a labor of love indeed ;-))

  • @colincolwill1941
    @colincolwill1941 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just love to go into our local forests and it is pure bliss not to hear any sounds only birds singing or to see wildlife here. Thanks for the video Jim.

  • @andycalabro5418
    @andycalabro5418 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    JC you brought back memories of my friends and I backpacking into the woods , and settings up tents in the middle of nowhere . One nite at 2am you could hear coyotes howling very close to our camp. Showing your face in the tent with light shining on it, listening to what was outside , brings out your primeval feelings of the unknown. Makes you feel alive. A great video, it had some Halloween moments. Thanks.

  • @CaliDawn
    @CaliDawn ปีที่แล้ว +31

    That was the best ending!! Wow. ❤❤❤
    I grew up making bush camps and find myself still out under the stars by a fire counting my blessings!!
    I learned much from you today.
    Thank you for these valuable videos!
    I appreciate all of them.
    👍

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your comment :-))

  • @SkilletintheWoods
    @SkilletintheWoods ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Going backwards... Who was he to say that living a simple life is going backwards? Kinda like your art teacher that got all riled up over you coloring outside of the lines. You showed her! lol Great video and an awesome bush camp! I am sure you will make many great memories in that little peace of heaven!

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. So many discouraging words thrown at me when I was young.

  • @5toolman6
    @5toolman6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mommy Bear to the Cubs .... "There goes the neighborhood"

  • @debz3503
    @debz3503 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bbbbbbbah BEAR!!! Oh my Boss! A momma&her cubs! Boss you are so beautiful and precious and humble. For some reason I choked up a few times watching you. You have persevered through so many battles and still have such a kind soul. Yep, you&Lori are living the life so many wish they could. Love ya Boss. Stay safe&warm this winter. 🤗❤️🙏

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your heartfelt comment and the smile you put upon me. Many blessings :-)

  • @devinatusi5035
    @devinatusi5035 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can't wait to see your future adventures and Dutch oven cooking at Camp Boss!

  • @hvnfun8601
    @hvnfun8601 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    About my seventh year, my dad and his friends took all us young kids out into the woods to establish a base camp. We spent the entire weekend building something magical. Over the past seven decades, I have done the same thing - each time it is magical.

    • @patriciavyce7942
      @patriciavyce7942 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing this., my grandchildren are experiencing this same thing now.👍🏻🏕

    • @patriciavyce7942
      @patriciavyce7942 ปีที่แล้ว

      Magical !🏕

  • @randalltom9750
    @randalltom9750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JC, breaking away from the ‘norms’ of society, and living life, your way, makes no sense… to guidance counselors. It makes perfect sense to me! But hey, I was told I was crazy too!
    When my final day comes, may it be, I see it coming, and have the time to reflect, and be thankful. For my family & friends, for the experience and adventure. For the things that mean most. And even for well-meaning misguided people. Whose advice I’ve had a lifetime to think about… and happily ignore. Thank the Lord for that!

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว

      We think alike. I'm so thankful that I didn't do what I was told :-))

  • @dnngskn62
    @dnngskn62 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love the stones you placed around your campfire. Nature cut them for you so your design looks intentional.

  • @didmar0159
    @didmar0159 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That U-shape wood pile with roof is perfect! Love the poop-loo; with the shape and the brown tarp it looks like a turd, lol :)) Seriously, you made a great bush camp, a cozy place anyone one of us would love to hang out with you at. Enjoy your thoughts of reflection and you are living a genuine rich life.

  • @Living-The-Dream
    @Living-The-Dream ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I think this is one of your best videos yet !! only thing I missed was Frankie not sharing it with you. But I understand…..totally. Thanks for sharing your life. Wish me luck, I am going to look at a cabin tomorrow, it’s only on 6 acres….but that is all I can afford at this time. I just hope it passes MY “Boss’s List” she can be tough 🤣 wishing you best of health and life’s enjoyment ! Rick

    • @louellen7271
      @louellen7271 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can do a lot with 'only' 6 acres! I hope it all works out for you and your boss. 🙂

    • @Living-The-Dream
      @Living-The-Dream ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@louellen7271 Thank you 👍

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's awesome. Hope it has what you're looking for :-)

  • @VinnieRed71
    @VinnieRed71 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just watched this video after waking up in my log cabin I built on a 100 acre parcel in the foothills of NH white mountains and feel the exact same way. Thanks for your thoughts and videos on these topics !

  • @bcsjourney35
    @bcsjourney35 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    AWESOME! What a cool place. Before you began speaking about going back to your childhood I was already thinking about my times as a child playing in the woods and creek dire one hundred our house. Great stuff Boss. You have motivated me to begin my own “Bush Camp” project I have been thinking about since we moved out to our small farm 2 1/2 years ago!
    Blessings my friend!

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I really feel that doing more of the things you loved doing when you were a kid will keep you younger longer. I need to go fry some bologna in an iron fry pan now LOL. God Bless.

  • @mjbsimplyliving
    @mjbsimplyliving ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love the way you take a problem and turn it to your advantage like with that amazing woodpile! Thanks for sharing your awesome camp and life with us.

  • @joshuamoore1322
    @joshuamoore1322 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You sir, are doing what we all should be doing! I live off grid but I have a generator but that's it for convenience. A little extra work never hurt anyone!! Bless you and your wife and frankie.

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We only have 400 watts of solar but what a game changer that's been for us. I only run the genny when i need my power tools now.

  • @muzsikality
    @muzsikality ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVE IT! There's nothing like being out in the wilderness with no sounds of man around! And I love the ending to your video!

  • @plainasday6858
    @plainasday6858 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boss you are one lucky man. Brings back a lot of memories. I remember those times like that. It's like you get to visit heaven for a little while. Enjoy it while you can .

  • @mpsully10
    @mpsully10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok boss…….. lol…….. I’ve wanted this all the way from when you left NY to NH….. Now you have your bush camp, CAN WE ALL PLEASE HAVE A DUTCH OVEN VIDEOO? lol
    100k and more viewers from before just from cooking… let’s bump that up to even more.
    We all love the moose pics/videos but we would love the Dutch oven videos/ cooking like you promise!!!! lol.
    Your the man JC!! We love you.

  • @EdKirkpatrick10
    @EdKirkpatrick10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Boss, you inspired me 10 years ago to build my cabin in the woods, while I don't live there full time, I stay with my 95 year old mother for now, when she passes , I will definitely be there at "the cabin "

    • @juanitahamlin8478
      @juanitahamlin8478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you are a soul admired, take care of mom and live guilt free after

  • @leeslone3640
    @leeslone3640 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been watching you for a long time that has to be one of the best videos that you have put out I could see you said in there sketching and drawing your beautiful pictures especially other mama and her two babies you are totally awesome

  • @jeffgrier8488
    @jeffgrier8488 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks for sharing the bush camp with us! I love how your firewood "shelter" turned out, and i really like that tent, you've got a great setup!

  • @KatInTheNorth
    @KatInTheNorth ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love what you’ve done! What a great set-up. I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing 🕊

  • @shaneroper5470
    @shaneroper5470 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the greatest respect for someone who understands where they live in the grand picture. Who understands and appreciates the fact ultimately, it is a circle of life. Not this pyrimid shaped belief where we are at the top, and have "domain" over all living creatures. We don't. We're part of the greater whole.
    Cheers Boss!

  • @viperexpress305
    @viperexpress305 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sleeping in the tent couldn't be any scarier than when mickey & the boys turned on the lights of your Chevy suburban !!! 😂🍺👍🐭🐭🐭

  • @hevnleee
    @hevnleee ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was awesome, thank you so much for this. I get to live vicariously through you! I would absolutely love to spend my days camping out in the woods. The ending was great!

  • @jameslemon51
    @jameslemon51 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been following you for many years I feel like we're brothers. Mom had three sons I'm the oldest at 61 other two an mom gone. I look forward to your videos , much appreciated for your time and creativeness.👍🤓

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you James. I always enjoy your comments.

    • @jameslemon51
      @jameslemon51 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay strong and healthy my friend.

  • @mattnelson5399
    @mattnelson5399 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my opinion, you chose the path that has the most peace of mind! Which is priceless!

  • @trudymaenza9672
    @trudymaenza9672 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everyone thought I should get married right after high school, my parents didn't push it though, I'm sure glad! I wanted adventures and I did have some, more then most young women, but nothing like I wanted though! So follow your heart and settle for what others want for you! Here I'm at 70yrs old a widow, I have one Son and thank God a Christian, so I have great memories and great life!

  • @KappelleOutdoors
    @KappelleOutdoors 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Now I want a bush camp! love spending time in the woods.

  • @tomwaite4594
    @tomwaite4594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dick P. Of Twin Lakes is looking down Smiling thinking that there are those out there that still get it.
    Thank You for one of the best videos of the year.

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And thank YOU Tom for an outstanding comment. after 3 days of editing this content, your kinds words are appreciated.

  • @douggibson9084
    @douggibson9084 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A little heaven in heaven . Great 👍👍 thanks Boss

  • @LarchLine
    @LarchLine ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Nice to see your camp coming along.
    Stay strong, healthy and happy!
    Thanks for taking your precious time to share with us your experiences!

  • @timothysharp2660
    @timothysharp2660 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are living the life we all would like to have !!!!!!!!!!!!!! enjoy..........

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish my old guidance counselor could read that haha :-D

  • @dolores34
    @dolores34 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Everything you build and put together is amazing.

  • @welderman1221
    @welderman1221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Adirondack outdoor kitchen!!!! J. C. , YOU are like a friggin packmule, haulin and choppin and movin rocks!!!
    YOU DA MAN!!!

  • @carolinereisinger4070
    @carolinereisinger4070 ปีที่แล้ว

    Howdy Doody friend! 🤣😂😉LMAO!! Thanks for the destresser. There is an unparalleled Truth to being in nature and all its glory, when you can hear "nothing" but the sounds and whispers of the earth. It is truly life affirming.. So glad you didn't run into momma bear with her cubs, but what a hell of a great photo! Love and light.. Caroline

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed. They appeared to just mosey on by without taking time to sniff around. Nice to see but nicer to see go haha

  • @PawPawMountain
    @PawPawMountain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good one Boss, Glad momma bear and her cubs were well fed before passing by! Lol Blessings to You friend!

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya aint kidding there my friend. I was like :-o when i saw the footage.

  • @CityBoyPrepper
    @CityBoyPrepper ปีที่แล้ว

    "...livin' life happy and free..." You're damn right he is. Cheers, Boss

  • @jjjvclub
    @jjjvclub ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice camp, nothing like the peace and quiet and a nice fire. Your visitors were pretty awesome too! Glad they kept going lol

  • @paddycaseygsxr
    @paddycaseygsxr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching from the uk 🇬🇧 👍👍👍👍

  • @LostCaper
    @LostCaper ปีที่แล้ว

    You hit home with me when you talked about your childhood. I feel the same way. If you want happiness you have to do things you like to do as a kid. I always felt that. As a kid I played in the woods building forts and I still enjoy it.
    Unlike you I can’t seem to get to the point where that’s all I have to do.

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm struggling with that point as well. To do things like this, I have to make time to do it and that means taking time away from other things. This is a constant struggle and why we are making radical changes in our plans. Updates to follow.

    • @LostCaper
      @LostCaper ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebossoftheswamp It takes fine tuned management to get the best out of life. Looks like you are doing pretty good in that department. Good luck with your endeavour.
      Ps I sure enjoy your channel.

  • @23Josilee
    @23Josilee ปีที่แล้ว

    How sweet it is...talking to the Trees and God's green Earth. Oh Lordy, was that from your trail cam ??? Mama Bear with two babies...I"d call that more than exciting !!!
    Thank you, JC, for sharing!

  • @d.d.mccarthy
    @d.d.mccarthy ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You've been such an inspiration to me over these years Boss; thank you; bless you.

  • @tang0561
    @tang0561 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember telling my guidance counselor in high school that I wanted to go live in Alaska after I graduated high school and he tried to tell how wrong my idea was, well in 1980 I move to Fairbanks Alaska where I lived for 15 years, you did the right thing for you.

  • @philotown
    @philotown ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good for you Boss and long may it last. Thank you for another great video and for your words of wisdom.

  • @Butchmcmasters7MM
    @Butchmcmasters7MM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing that was very entertaining and enjoyable you are always a bright spot in my week thank you boss I moved from NC to the wilderness of Northern Pennsylvania and I love it life is simple life is easy but I find myself reflecting on my past a lot more than usual being in the wilderness has brought me full circle I’m 47 hopefully I have another 30 to 40 years to enjoy this God bless see you on the next video be safe stay healthy

  • @onemorchatykathy
    @onemorchatykathy ปีที่แล้ว

    You are not only a great artist and builder but you are also a great story teller!

  • @kirksmith1973
    @kirksmith1973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss wandering around in the woods, building camps, and having fires.
    Thank you for your words of wisdom. God bless!

  • @Sally-nse2
    @Sally-nse2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your ‘playing’, it’s seriously good stuff and good for you👍.
    Your visitor was probably a nosey moose 😃
    Edit: ooo a pair of bear teenagers?? 👀

  • @sway696
    @sway696 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like a little slice of heaven Boss. I hear you when you say bringing yourself back to what you enjoyed as a kid. I don't know if anything feels better. Bless you sir. Thanks for sharing this slice of perfection with me. Very inspiring and gives me my own ideas and goals. Cheers to health and happiness.

  • @markmichalsky6353
    @markmichalsky6353 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing. What a nice bush camp. Lots of work, but it’s not really work if you are having fun doing it. Glad you got to get out and enjoy the peace and quiet.

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely a difference between working and playing ;-)

  • @LWYOffGridHomestead
    @LWYOffGridHomestead ปีที่แล้ว

    I was thinking a bear or a moose but wasn't thinking a mama with cubs 😲...camp looks cozy & peaceful...love the firewood hut

  • @bigk2080
    @bigk2080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get the popcorn it's bushcamp time👍

  • @sandrathomson1084
    @sandrathomson1084 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mornin Boss, Lori, Frankie ,Tildy and Lady Layers ☕👋🏻. Thanks for another awesome video Boss 👍🏻👍🏻. I've been living in a tent for about 10 years now. Love it. I make due with what I have. Separated in 2013, Divorced in 2016 and wanted to be close to nature. Lived in a nudist resort for 9 years ( was awesome). Now taking it one day at a time floating around here and there. Thankful for family and friends who let me set up camp in their yards. God has put me where I'm needed all my life and going to continue with my faith in God's plan. I don't consider myself homeless, I think I am free from the stress of owning a house. Been there, done that. I was told by a friend that the Nomad life seemed to make me happy and smiling more than they have seen in years😊. Love your bush camp👍🏻👍🏻. Looking forward to seeing more videos. Stay safe. God Bless y'all and the homestead 🙏🏻✌🏻❤😊

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome Sandra. One day at a time is a good way to go for sure. Wishing you the best on your journey :-))

  • @larryjacobs5713
    @larryjacobs5713 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Know what you mean Boss loved those forts in the woods

  • @garyhostetler3800
    @garyhostetler3800 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect Thursday Morning

  • @stanleyj.mitchell4851
    @stanleyj.mitchell4851 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have watched a lot of your videos. This is without a single doubt the best.

  • @bahototh
    @bahototh ปีที่แล้ว

    When in need of a break from the crazy world out there, I always cherish a video from the Boss. Enjoy it all buddy!

  • @bdoyle9881
    @bdoyle9881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JC.. you make me go back to my childhood! You remind me of my Dad and Brothers. My Dad made sure we always had a camp. He'd make things like you do .He was aways rigging up something. My brother 's followed in his tracks. I had a wonderful childhood!!.

    • @bdoyle9881
      @bdoyle9881 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could be Daryl, the Sasquatch...lol ..best be carrying out there ! Just saying..lol

  • @dacabinguy
    @dacabinguy ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love it, my favorite videos are your awesome outlook on life, just happen to be at my cabin for a week, first time I could get away for a whole week all year, perfect timing to watch this video love the Bush camp thanks for taking us along

  • @TonyGeneseo
    @TonyGeneseo ปีที่แล้ว

    Backwards isn’t always backwards especially if it’s your desire and dream ! I’ve always heard and also referenced the phrase “ those that ignore history are destined to repeat it “. You as well as a few others helped me to realize that statement is wrong or at least very flawed ! The backbone of a simpler human existence is how we ALL got to where we are as far as the longevity of the human existence and that should never be overlooked and absolutely IS WORTH REPEATING ! I thank you for that realization and I’ve adjusted my life over the past several years working BACKWARDS ( according to some lol ) towards the very goal that you’ve always had and envisioned for yourself ! Thank you JC ! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU !

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Tony. When I have time, I'm going to make a video on this subject. I had a real eye opener last year when i learned of my ancestors, who they were and what they did. I finally learned where my interest comes from.

    • @TonyGeneseo
      @TonyGeneseo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebossoftheswamp looking forward to that for sure !

  • @pinetree9343
    @pinetree9343 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. When you own the land, you need recreation opportunities to relax.

  • @murraywhalen6523
    @murraywhalen6523 ปีที่แล้ว

    You always impress me with your ideas and your ability to make your dreams come to life. Your an inspection to us all. Thanks for sharing your life with us. We are all better for having you in our lives even with just your videos. Thank you❤

  • @allenflorindosr3058
    @allenflorindosr3058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That game cam footage is awesome.

  • @MrSouthofBoston
    @MrSouthofBoston ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Boss. We too are pecking away at our homestead.

  • @carolynkid216
    @carolynkid216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a sweet spot BossMan. Thanks for sharing the process. The bears at the end are the icing on the cake. They were just passing through. I must confess, that it was good to learn that even you, at times, are wigged out by the sounds of the night. The sounds are magnified and our imaginations can take off. I am starting the get the urge to backpack again. Going solo to face those fears. We stretch ourselves when we get out of our comfort zones. It really is worth it. I need to get in shape for those adventures, but at least hiking is on the agenda in the days ahead. All the best to you and Lori and the pups. God bless.

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so right my friend. Facing your fears and conquering them makes you unstoppable. I will live life for as long as I want to and will get old when I'm forced to haha. God bless ;-)

  • @patriciaelsberry8360
    @patriciaelsberry8360 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We both enjoyed your video. It's always good to see them. The woods are beautiful. You've made awesome camp. I hear my husband talking about camping as a young boy with his friends. He still talks of those days. A simpler time, he had great parents to allow him those opportunities. Take care, looking forward to your next video. Blessings

    • @Lucaangelo252
      @Lucaangelo252 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope this message meets you in good health? What a beautiful and radiant smile you got. Pardon my guts for intruding into your comment how are you doing

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A simpler and safer time indeed. Nobody ever heard of OFF GRID haha

  • @darellsunderlin4670
    @darellsunderlin4670 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved it , I've been camping alot and I don't know why but I never thought about bears , moose , elk or what ever , guess I was to into the experience lol .

  • @sheilaprisco5038
    @sheilaprisco5038 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You rock, my HERO

  • @jeanariley7759
    @jeanariley7759 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my gosh, Boss! When you were talking about hearing the noise and The Twig snap the first thing I thought about was a moose. And then I thought well you've talked about a bear that had been around the house before and I thought maybe it was a bear and then I thought well it could have just been a deer. When you showed the shot of that mother bear and her Cubs I almost fell out of my chair! I am so glad you did not have any fresh food so to say that the bear might have smelled! I'm sure you know better than I a mother and her Cubs?!...
    I wish that I had my own land out in the woods as do I'm sure thousands of your viewers do if they don't already. Just recently I was camping in the Talladega National Forest in the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area. I have a van that I converted into a tiny cabin on wheels. I have all of the conveniences but love cooking outside having my bathroom outside taking a shower outside Etc. It was the most peaceful and wonderful time. To not go anywhere to not have to run any errands to not have to see any people or hear any people or talk to any people. Like you to listen to the sounds of the Woods of the creatures walking through the leaves and cracking sticks with their Hooves or feet. To see the deer running across the Forest Road. To listen to the hoot owls at night and the birds chirping! I should have turned my phone off but being a female alone and 63 years old and having some disabilities I thought it was probably not a good idea. However when I did receive some phone calls I quickly hit the dismiss button look to see who it was and if it was a good friend I text them back and said I'm in the woods I'm unable to respond at this time but I am fine! It was no lie it was some of the finest moments of my life- the peace and the tranquility and calmness or something that was much needed. I was hoping to try and stretch my stay to two weeks and tried to make sure that I had enough supplies from me and my two dogs. Sadly I have been watching the weather and there was a kind of ugly storm coming our Direction and I've seen people get stuck in the very place that I was and then have the tow truck get stuck trying to get them out! Since I'm not in a four-wheel drive and it's a old conversion van and I'm pulling a cargo trailer with my solar panels on it, I decided it prudent to get the heck out of Dodge and head on home. However I will be departing again soon and deploying a SUV tent that looks much like the tent you pitched but it just attaches to the back of my old Suzuki Sidekick and head back to the woods hopefully in Tennessee.
    Thanks so much for sharing boss I think you and Lori and the pups would have been one of very few people or two of very few people that I would have enjoyed sharing the experience with because you both appreciate it so much. As you would say best to you and Lori and the pups and God bless you!

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jeana. And you're right about the tranquility. I thrive on silence too :-)

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Boss my husband RJ and I think you have a great setup for your bush camp. Looks like you have everything you need. Oh so is was a bear and her cubs outside your tent. We hope you have many memorable moments in your special place.❤

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Cathy. Glad you enjoyed this and please share it with others that may enjoy it as well.

  • @barbroevanderlindquist4128
    @barbroevanderlindquist4128 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Boss you are as stone ritch as we are in the north of the landskap Skåne in Sweden! 🕊🇸🇪

  • @MAM-cy3yy
    @MAM-cy3yy ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the suspenseful music, then the bears waltz in, great ending!!

  • @frankprit3320
    @frankprit3320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!! Love the fireside chat. As a fellow backwoodsman, I have been told the same thing all my life. That I should get up every day at 4AM and run off to the big city to keep chasing that “Golden ring”.
    I couldn’t be happier with my simple backwoods lifestyle. A lot of people I run into just don’t get it, but I guess that’s their lose. Ha Ha.
    Thanks for all the great videos. Keep living the dream.

  • @teresatillery7501
    @teresatillery7501 ปีที่แล้ว

    The bush camp... where you have all the bear necessities of life! Literally!

  • @yako0000
    @yako0000 ปีที่แล้ว

    there is nothing like a proper camp. i like the woodpile kitchen. it's probably a good thing you didn't scare that mama bear.

  • @terrylandis6831
    @terrylandis6831 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent! Keep moving forward on top of the world! Love the bush camp!!

  • @schickhappens299
    @schickhappens299 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a treat to finally see this video JC. Hope all is well up north. Lori and I are plugging along.

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was thinking about you the other day and chuckling over the big pick we did. Then a got a comment from John Porter and that brought me back to the find toecatch days of kitchenhot and the burnin portapotty......LMAO.
      Send me your number in an email and we'll have a laugh.

  • @jeffryrichardson9105
    @jeffryrichardson9105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Love it!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

  • @dad-gummit1750
    @dad-gummit1750 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible perspective my friend, been watching for years and your adventures never get old.

  • @ohiowolfsister
    @ohiowolfsister ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you stayed in the tent just long enough to let mama bear move on through. Some fun!

  • @PatrioticHomesteader
    @PatrioticHomesteader ปีที่แล้ว

    This video lifted me up and inspired me just when I needed it most. If you can do this at my age then maybe I can too. I'm female, but I'm not about to let that stop me. Thank You for sharing your lifestyle. God Bless You and Lori. Praying for her full and speedy recovery. 🙏🏼❤

  • @greghomestead8366
    @greghomestead8366 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of your better video Boss.
    Love it!!!!!!
    Have a Jesus filled day everyone
    Greg in Michigan

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it Greg. Many blessings to you :-))

  • @orio989
    @orio989 ปีที่แล้ว

    The happiest day of my life was when I got my cabin on one acre in n.mi. rock on boss.

  • @PRINCESSDREAMYLYN
    @PRINCESSDREAMYLYN ปีที่แล้ว

    looks like good company in the middle of the night lol they could have cuddled up with you and kept you warm at least, lmao. love the wild life they never cease to amaze us. thanks for sharing :)

  • @locksbog4270
    @locksbog4270 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great vid Boss, camp looks awesome! It’s amazing how even 3/8 plywood walls make you feel secure over cloth ones lol. 👍😃✌️🇺🇸 Keep on keepin on!

  • @campjefferson8947
    @campjefferson8947 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the sound of the wilderness. Birds, bugs and wind! I have a camp up in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. It makes me feel young and reinvigorates me within a day of being there.

  • @perkinshomestead
    @perkinshomestead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to live in the woods too!!! I learned some things from you about setting up a camp from this video. My husband and I both thoroughly enjoy your videos and this one was tops! I should say that I want to live in the woods..........but I am afraid of bears! I know they will go away from you, but I am glad you didn't go out of your tent because it was a mamma and her cubs. You are so brave! I love you and I have to say I am jealous of your lady because she has a man that wants to live in the woods!

  • @danwhiteman2529
    @danwhiteman2529 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Boss, your wood stack cooking shelter reminds me of an Adirondack shelter. Looks like Yogi and Boo Boo were checking out their new neighbor. Happy Trails

  • @istepheniadeluca8531
    @istepheniadeluca8531 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome as Always 👍 🏆🏆😉 sorry I was away -- had open ❤️ surgery😷 thanks be to God all is okay. Let's all keep fighting the good fight 💪👊❤️

    • @thebossoftheswamp
      @thebossoftheswamp  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you are doing well. Many blessings to you.