“Excited about the future of the property”. You Shawn, me too and clearly countless others after reading all the accolades. You are one serious naturalist, horticulturist, philosopher, scientist and craftsman. One could wax on with endless paragraphs over respect and appreciation for your approach to survival and wilderness living. Your prowess with the camera and music, the rod and reel, the firearm and the bow, and the ultimate practical knowledge that you show, rank you in my book among the highest of all You Tube publishers. To have nobly recovered from a major financial loss and along that path, developed so much more evidence of a practical lifestyle is testimony to a remarkable human being. Even your culinary skills are enviable - and tasty too I bet! As a follower from the beginning, I look forward to the regular adventures that you share. Thank you again and again, with best wishes to you and your wife for bringing your unique lifestyle to me and others. Derek Lovemore, Brisbane Australia.
You mentioned that it was hard for young people starting out. So true. As a Father I tried to help my children and now as a Grandfather, I have a storage area where I have been putting away as many basic home starting things as I can. Things like kitchenware, home repair tools, measuring tapes, knife sets, a couple of frying pans, some dishes, basic silverware set, ....you get the idea..... Basically things they use now as teens and will probably need when they move into their own homes. Things My Wife and I did not have when starting out and really could have used. This is the way people did it in Italy and Sicily when I was there in the 1960s. Family helping Family.
From the beginning I have said the way you live is exactly what God intended. He did not create all this for us to gather in cities, factories, office buildings. I have always felt so blessed that I was raised to know where true riches lay. As I watched you hike and share the beauty of your “back yard” I was happy for you, that all your hard work has led you to where you belong. Many thanks for sharing your journey.
Yes, I've set up my children and now working on setting up my grandkids and great grandkids! As well as downsizing my own stuff so my kids won't have to get rid of stuff they don't want!!
I'm 70 now and this is by far the best photography, the best music I've seen. I love that dog . I'm reminded of a yellow lab I had for 15 years this video just made me smile.
Being self-reliant is, in some part, attainable with the right mindset and ability to live off the land. I hope that those who watch his channel will learn something to help them become as self-reliant as they are able. Please note that I'm not saying that being completely self-reliant is possible for most of us. But we can hunt for food (wild game, mushrooms, etc.), grow our own vegetables and fruit, and preserve the food that we grow or purchase locally. Shawn James is an inspiration, a teacher, and a wonderful human being with a positive mindset, and a supportive family. Thank you, Shawn, for sharing your life with those who watch his channel and support his approach to life.
it's not attainable at all. it's just not possible for every one of the 7 billion people in the world to all live like him. He's living his best life but it's utterly wasteful as far as natural resources goes. In many ways, his self reliance is actually just being selfish.
@@yeahyeah7445 Pfft, and how much of your food is self-grown or foraged? Do you have anything left in a month should the international cappa-corpo chains of logistics break down? If (when) society goes down the crapper, how much of your daily life will be impacted in the first week? No electricity, running water etc. Self-reliance isn't an _"all or nothing YES/NO"_ scenario, humans don't work like that. No man is an island, obviously. And yes he has Callie who's is like a bundle of added wellbeing and therapy on four legs. He IS, however not reliant on supermarkets or tied to a corpo job, and is thus by far more self-reliant and capabie of survival than an overwhelming majority of the population. Should things break down tomorrow, he has the means to keep surviving along with his family. Heck, even the point you try to raise is backwards: He doesn't have a filming crew, methinks not an editor either. He films by himself and uploads to a platform himself. And he's obtained success in that by his own work. Seriously, the guy built his OWN HOUSE and you're trying to score some cheap "whell akshully not self reliant!"-gotcha over _video revenue?_ HAH! 🤡 👈🤣
@@junkname9983 you are exactly correct. He has already cleared out the forest enough for one homefront, then packed up and moved when he had neighbor issues. He then cleared out another home-front. He even made a pond and left it. He horribly alters nature.
@@yeahyeah7445/so what you are doing living in the big city is a better way of life ? driving your gas guzzling car, buying gas and making big oil even richer.
been watching you for years now, watching your progress am happy to see that you are fully set up at the cabin yet you keep building on...love all your gardening the most!
Shawn,your nature footage is juste mind blowingly beautiful! You really have a great eye for nature’s beauty. You are one heck of perseverant guy. You have accomplished so much in these few years. Most men of our era will never do as much in their entire lifetime. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I have so much tremendous respect for who you are, for what you have done to create an amazing homestead in the wilderness, for your relationship with your family, and of course, your amazing friendship with one of your BEST friends, Cali. I have watched almost ALL your videos and you continue to blow my mind. My heart yearns to be in your shoes but alas, I am 67 now and live in an apartment building....
To observe in real time, the inspiring activities of such a gifted guy, as Shawn James is, is therapy to me and no doubt many other older blokes (I’m 89 and disabled). We too, once felt the trickle of freshly turned soil between our fingers when gardening and gathering the crops from our nurtured soil. That remembered scent of fresh rain on the earth, the crunch of a fresh pulled carrot, the satisfaction of digging out a new vegetable, the feeling of a snowdrop on the face. The first bite of the trout on the line. Even the tiniest remembered natural instinct is awakened (for me) when watching Shawn dig his patch, chuck the toy for Cali, chop the wood, start the fire, call the ducks, cast the lure, saw the planks, hammer the nail, swat away the mossies. All the instinctive actions of one very clever natural craftsman, who has taken Life’s challenges to his advantage, applied intelligence, thoughtfulness and respect for his surroundings and evolved the entire bag into a modern pictorial for watchers to enjoy. Long may he continue his adventures to bring them to us. Well Done Shawn James. Derek Lovemore Brisbane Australia
It’s hard to believe it’s been 4 years already but what you have accomplished has been incredible for one man to achieve! I’m looking forward to these next few videos for sure but also excited to see the future of this property and how you progress. Thanks for sharing self reliance with all of us. ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing your journey Your videos are awesome !!! I am disabled and enjoy outdoors , it is difficult for me , I have tried to do a development , it is very difficult for healthy folks , near impossible but still possible for me ... some way , some how , it will happen sometime ...
great show , thank you for sharing!!!, i have watched you from the begaining,wow, 13 years, your blessed, i named my dog Callie, and remember jim beard fishing, thank you for all you have done for us all, have a blessed christmas my friend!!!
If people like you are who emerge on the other side of the coming preordained failed experiment with human society, then the future of humanity will be in good hands. May you find and secure the freedom we all desire but few can share.
Shawn it's amazing how far this journey has come .The 13 years of hardship, the ups and downs. Yet here you are. You must be proud of what you've done . I stand in awe of some of the thing you've done ;stand there and say how did he do that. I sir am proud of you. If I don't see ya have a great and wonderful Christmas you and family be safe stay well.
My dad always told me get a pension and I will be set. Not only did I get the pension, but I got medical for life. I'm set. Being self reliant I am learning one can be accomplished in any setting if one chooses to do so. In my outer edge of suburbia I live in, I have chosen to be self reliant with what I have. Hunting where I live is a non starter, but I having fishing, garden and solar. Even though this makes a small mark compared to those like you who can go fully off the grid, I feel I'm still contributing. I have learned much from you Shawn over the years, and have applied what I learned to take care of myself and my family. Thanks for that.
It`s absolutely incredible what you have achieved in 4 short years, living your dream and doing very well at it, and securing a future for your children without having to worry about what happens with the economy, that keeps going up and up, I think not too far in the future, housing will be unaffordable for average people. Just a tip, or maybe you already know, Simple Living Alaska cooked thier fat from a moose in large chunks, and a viewer told them the smaller you cut it the more surface area you have, so the next time they cut it into 1 inch cubes and they doubled thier yeild, they were amazed. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, and all the best to you and your family during the Holidays, from Michigan.
This is by far my favorite video you have released. I have been watching you for years. This one is so perfect. It is done very well and should be on TV for everyone to find! Thank you so very much for bringing this to us! As long as you upload, I will certainly be watching.
Shawn you are truly inspiring. You have come a long way and you and your family deserve all the best. Bad brings good. Seasons greeting and for sure a good year to come. Thank you for making this channel, we all really appreciate it. All the best.
très belle vidéo Shawn, grâce à votre travail, votre courage, votre ténacité, votre combat..vous avez réussi à éponger votre dette..et vivre sereinement , librement sans pression aucune de l'extérieur..la chasse, la pêche, le jardin, la construction, le capteur d'images, le montage de vidéos..et votre nouvelle activité ( je me souviens plus du nom..mettre en lumière la nouvelle vie d'amis)..et bien d'autres hobbies font que vous êtes une légende..je suis fière de faire partie de "votre communauté"...n'oubliez pas de vous protéger au point de vue santé..caresses à Callie, amitié à votre épouse, vos filles, votre famille, vos amis...passez un très bon weekend❄🐾🧡💚🎄
My wife and I have been watching from the start. We are inspired by all of the hard work. And we know more than most about how much work you have put in to this property and the weather conditions you work through. Blessings to you and your family. Now we have been watching these new podcasts. I'm scratching my head. I'm seeing a different side of your life. Please explain. Brian and Debi Washington State
Good comment. 13 podcasts to date, some of the blanks filled in, but still a feeling for many that it's as much about the show as it is about being self reliant. He treads a fine line when the privacy of his family is at stake.
C'est toujours un régal de visionner vos vidéos shauwn, les décors sont si beaux. Les rétrospectives de fin d'année sont nécessaires pour se rendre compte de toutes vos activités qui sont des réussites. Je vous souhaite une bonne continuation pour l'année 2024 à vous et à votre famille, sans oublier votre merveilleuse Cali.
❤ All i can say is the intire video is breath taken. You do have the life Shawn.. no matter what season. You are a very skilled man. I watch you every week and will continue. From the heavenly sky to our land , from the waterfalls to the rivers. With all kinds of wildlife only feed when needed. You have the heart for out door life. Continue to feed off the land. Till next video ❤God bless you and Cali.,. Take care of yourselfs...
What a great relaxing re-cap for a Friday evening! Really enjoyed all the content, but especially your closing comments. You have really come so far over the past 13 years, and more importantly, the last four years. Looking forward to the last videos of the year, especially your Christmas gathering!
Hey Shawn I'm your subscriber from the Philippines please know that you are my source of stress reliever every time I watch your video. Please keep doing this♥️
Your home, nature in, with, around you. It's so good to see this interaction. Your eye for the camera too. Incomparably beautiful. Magical in its own way. I am writing from Germany. Many have forgotten how to find our nature. Also nice to find and find space to live. Which is a real shame. Best regards
Shawn I have lived and worked on 3 continents and 4 countries for 50 years & lots of others to teach in but This video reminds me of so much I have missed. I enjoyed my path but I wish it could have been yours. I am going to do some of it though before I sleep. You really showed us the way. Thank you Dane & Angela
I frist got a kindle fire and go on TH-cam about 12 or 13 years ago. I found a video of this really fit man about my age with this funny 4 wheeled cart with small tires and two wheelbarrow handles on a pice of threaded rod. Talking about how he was going to clear a spot to build a cabin. I laughed out loud and said this will be interesting, thought for sure he would give it up and fade away after all he was doing it with hand tools. Well I was wrong I watched every video he put out and I have been impressed with you my friend. I have watched you build two cabins two outdoors kitchens and all of your out buildings. You are a true inspiration to me and all who have watched threw the years
Shawn You have come along way since ive been watching your videos You followed your dream after hardshipe and never gave up , You've gained a great deal of knowledge over the year's for a self sustainable life , Built one epic log cabin for yourself & your family to enjoy and life a comfortable life , you harvest your own meat, vegetables, learned about how to help the forest how to improve your soil , Man what havent you gained knowledge in. Your one amazing hard working sole . Your videography drone fotage is epic always . You've let us join you through your journey which is very inspiring . Your family in whole are amazing You must be proud of all that you have achieved . I know I am,. You are one outstanding Canadian who never gave up and followed your dream. What a spectacular video . Ms. Cali is truly living a great dog life . Ontario Canada
I am not close to this kind of living I must admit, I was more into the building of the house and manage it single handed. Plus it was peace and quiet and silence which can be calming.
Everytime I look at what you have done in building your new cabin and all that it took I am always humbled by your skill and determination to make it work. I have said it before that you are an inspiration to any and all of us who have followed your journey. Thank you Shawn.
Long time listener... Great to see everything working out in the new location. Quality craftsmanship in front and behind the camera. Keep up the outstanding work Shawn.
Your Spirit to rebuild is commendable!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You moved to a better location; new cabin is bigger & better for family. The growing of food & storage. Hunting for meat.lot of work. Thank you for sharing.🫶🏻 Merry Christmas.🎄🎅🏻
Such beauty in God’s country you are blessed to be part of it and thank you for sharing to those of us that only dream of what you are and have accomplished. God be with you and your family this Holiday season. Look forward to all of your adventures. ❤
Shawn how did you get that huge bull moose back to the cabin? Did I miss that footage? I am totally blown away at the beautiful footage of the wildlife, the falls the streams and video work you bring to us each and every week. You are very talented and to have all of this on video; will bring you joy when you're retired. You can visit these places when you won't be able to anymore. That is a prize in itself. Thank you for all of your efforts. I have subscribed to your channel for years now from your first cabin until now. I never stop enjoying it--always a new project or adventure drawing me in to your channel. Merry Christmas from our house to yours (I'd rather be in yours) Too late for me now. You are my son's age. I feel fortunate that I can still visit and walk the parks in my N.H. state. The White Mountains are truly grand..not sure if you've been there. If you haven't, you might want to venture there. And if you do, let me know, I would love to meet you wherever you are. Thanks! Susan
würde mich auch Interessieren wie man so ein riesiger Elch in die Hütte bekommt,und wo man den einfriert.Da reicht doch keine Truhe da braucht man ja ein ganzes Kühlhaus.Ist ja Fleisch für ein ganzes Jahr
I have hope seeing your videos, you are influencing lots of people, taking from nature the only things you need to survive. Beeing with nature.... congrats for your achievements Shawn.... nice to watch this summary. From Argentina.... thanks buddy..
I am a long time (years) viewer and as of this viewing, I am in awe of the majesty of the talent you have to film, edit, and choose the best music. I said this to you a long time ago that National Geographic has nothing on you. Thank you for allowing us to share your life.
Peace, Tranquility and Happiness, and Outside, natural grocery store. You have it all Shawn. The work you have put into your self reliant lifestyle is paying back in a wonderful way. So happy you have found your freedom and the lifestyle you have yearned for over the many years. Working in the rat race and letting go of the materialistic lifestyle has led you to this moment in your life that is so very well deserved. You reap what you so and you have sewn a beautiful bountiful natural way of life that our creator has provided for us all. All The Best! Enjoy!
Hi again SHAWN For me the most Breathtaking and interesting vid of them all! Saying alot seeing how you've made many wonderful ones through the years. You truly have found and created your very own Oasis! Soo respect all your efforts in the land and animal management around you. The fact that you have finally arrived at the place you hoped for after your financial troubles speaks volumes to the kind of person husband and father you are. What a mountain but you never quit. Many thx for such a special Christmas treat. Continue celebrating and enjoying your thirteen year milestone...
An absolute clinic Shawn....been watching since the beginning (we're a month apart age-wise) and I'm astonished at your superhuman abilities....you, sir are outstanding in your field!! And humble. This was a particularly good video and am glad you've decided to share more of your hunting and animal processing skills. Your videography and editing are getting pretty damn high quality as well. Peace to you and happy holidays!
Shawn, this is a FABULOUS video!!! I can't believe it's been 4 yrs. already🤪 doesn't seem possible. I've been watching you since you built your first cabin. Time sure flies♥️❤️💖Take vare and stay safe🤗🤗
I live in France and I watch your videos from the beginning. You make me dream the landscapes are splendid, it’s as if I were with you, Thank you for bringing us a little escape in our lives thank you wholeheartedly
Your abilities and perseverance are just phenomenal. Lives with us watching for years. If only we could all accomplish half of what you do! Thanks for sharing your Shawn
Such a pleasure to watch all this nature footage. 5 years ago, I went through a time of great suffering and I struggled along and made it through. One think that helped me was relaxing while watching you build your cabin, at that time. This year, I have had a similar situation arise and I find myself finding some comfort in your channel. Thanks.
Self reliance is so much more than a guy, and a dog in a cabin in the woods. It’s about carrying your load, where ever that load might be. So others don’t have to. Shaun has chosen his area to lighten the load, but you can do your part where ever you are !!
Simply amazing Shawn what you have accomplished in such a short time. You are an inspiration to a lot of us and I don't think there anything couldn't master. Love your channel, keep them coming
Shawn, you are impressively way ahead of both, people & the times, in creating self-reliance on a grand scale that encompasses almost all of your lifestyle. However, it’s important that every one of your viewers consider that they can create some meaningful degree of self reliance in at least one or more aspects of their lives... certainly working towards becoming debt free & eliminating any use of credit cards that can’t be fully paid off each month; building up a savings as quickly as possible: if you are single & w/o children do as many even those working full time are doing, live in your vehicle ( extreme as that sounds) & save on rent for a while; my housekeeper has created a very large vegetable garden at a community plot ( cans & dehydrates) & put a chicken coup in the back yard for eggs & has reduced their food bill over 60%, paid off all their credit cards & car loan & is now making big headway in building their savings. She has also cut out spending a lot of money on non-essentials. A pathway to varying degrees of independence can progressively be built even if you can’t do the whole self reliance banana at Shawn’s level... you can still reduce/eliminate dependence in many areas of you life ...
Большое спасибо тебе за такие качественные видео! Всегда смотрю с удовольствие на твое строительство. Очень тебя уважаю, ты настоящий мужчина! Желаю тебе удачи, крепкого здоровья, пусть все у тебя получится! Желаю жить тебе и твоей семье не зависимо от несправедливой системы государства. 😊
The fact is that since I heard that some lakes in us ir Canada has some sort of worm looking like thing that works tins way going I dude your ear and once in works urns way to the brain.. unfortunately nothing to kill it you die after a short period of time going in a coma etc etc . I really didn’t know this thing existed !!! So after seeing this even if it would be hot as hell I will not go swimming in any kind of lake no where!!
Thank you Shawn. I spent so much if my younger life in Canada. I did not get to see much of what you show us. Thank you very much. I absolutely love your channel.
Shawn you are a very good cabin builder I wish I could have done that in my younger years now that I am almost 60 and retired from working 40 year I am just relaxing and prospect for gold and loving life in my spare time God bless you and your family amen
Some wildlife documentary film makers would be so proud of capturing that bear eating. This is brilliant. Some stunning shots around 13mins. More please 😊
Your sense of adventure combined with photography feel and video skills are responsible for this epic result. Knowledge and spirit together are what the legends are made of.
I have enjoyed your channels for many years . To me it doesn’t matter what you put out . Just scenery or building and gardening or a podcast. You not only make my day but you put me in a much better place after a long day of trucking. Thank you . Merry Christmas to you your family and of course Callie.
Wow ive been watching your youtube chanels from the very beginning and it just keeps getting better and better what can i say you are a very bless man the views of those mountains are just amazing i wished i lived there the life style you have is fantastic living like you do is truly inspiring in England we have nothing like this you cant even build or hunt on your own land
The hard work/reward from work is so amazing. I’m so impressed with what you have done over the years. Congrats on being in a better place. You have earned it over and over.
I am so impressed with ALL you have endured and accomplished. I have followed you from the beginning. Two log homes, sauna and outhouses and kitchens and greenhouse and gardens and so much more. There are not many people I know that have done such. At 64 I have done most but, not built a home is one of them. I am here in Texas and just enjoy your scenery that is so spectacular. As always looking forward to your adventures.
Thank you so very much for this video. Canada is beautiful. Your achievements are more than amazing and I feel so happy, that you allow us to watch in wonder. Amazing.
“Excited about the future of the property”. You Shawn, me too and clearly countless others after reading all the accolades. You are one serious naturalist, horticulturist, philosopher, scientist and craftsman. One could wax on with endless paragraphs over respect and appreciation for your approach to survival and wilderness living. Your prowess with the camera and music, the rod and reel, the firearm and the bow, and the ultimate practical knowledge that you show, rank you in my book among the highest of all You Tube publishers. To have nobly recovered from a major financial loss and along that path, developed so much more evidence of a practical lifestyle is testimony to a remarkable human being. Even your culinary skills are enviable - and tasty too I bet! As a follower from the beginning, I look forward to the regular adventures that you share. Thank you again and again, with best wishes to you and your wife for bringing your unique lifestyle to me and others. Derek Lovemore, Brisbane Australia.
Thanks, Derek. Excellent comment!!
Shawn's spirit, soul, and body obviously has a firm foundation, or he wouldnt be this inspiring person.
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Forgot about the main character puppy
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I am 10 years old and watch all yours videos. They are all great.
Greetings from Croatia.
You mentioned that it was hard for young people starting out. So true. As a Father I tried to help my children and now as a Grandfather, I have a storage area where I have been putting away as many basic home starting things as I can. Things like kitchenware, home repair tools, measuring tapes, knife sets, a couple of frying pans, some dishes, basic silverware set, ....you get the idea..... Basically things they use now as teens and will probably need when they move into their own homes. Things My Wife and I did not have when starting out and really could have used. This is the way people did it in Italy and Sicily when I was there in the 1960s. Family helping Family.
From the beginning I have said the way you live is exactly what God intended. He did not create all this for us to gather in cities, factories, office buildings. I have always felt so blessed that I was raised to know where true riches lay.
As I watched you hike and share the beauty of your “back yard” I was happy for you, that all your hard work has led you to where you belong. Many thanks for sharing your journey.
Yes, I've set up my children and now working on setting up my grandkids and great grandkids! As well as downsizing my own stuff so my kids won't have to get rid of stuff they don't want!!
I'm 70 now and this is by far the best photography, the best music I've seen. I love that dog . I'm reminded of a yellow lab I had for 15 years this video just made me smile.
This is my favorite channel in the whole, wide world.
Mine too from his start❤
@@ieldepielme too. It’s simply unbeatable, as are Shawn’s creations. Really something else 😊
Thank you Shawn for being a inspiration for my 19,16,11 and 7 yr old grandson's. They're country kids 🥰 they love hiking,fishing and being outdoors.💚
Being self-reliant is, in some part, attainable with the right mindset and ability to live off the land. I hope that those who watch his channel will learn something to help them become as self-reliant as they are able. Please note that I'm not saying that being completely self-reliant is possible for most of us. But we can hunt for food (wild game, mushrooms, etc.), grow our own vegetables and fruit, and preserve the food that we grow or purchase locally. Shawn James is an inspiration, a teacher, and a wonderful human being with a positive mindset, and a supportive family. Thank you, Shawn, for sharing your life with those who watch his channel and support his approach to life.
You mean being able to live off of and rely on big bucks from TH-cam and Merch income. That's the real key in this situation.
it's not attainable at all. it's just not possible for every one of the 7 billion people in the world to all live like him. He's living his best life but it's utterly wasteful as far as natural resources goes. In many ways, his self reliance is actually just being selfish.
@@yeahyeah7445
Pfft, and how much of your food is self-grown or foraged?
Do you have anything left in a month should the international cappa-corpo chains of logistics break down?
If (when) society goes down the crapper, how much of your daily life will be impacted in the first week?
No electricity, running water etc.
Self-reliance isn't an _"all or nothing YES/NO"_ scenario, humans don't work like that.
No man is an island, obviously.
And yes he has Callie who's is like a bundle of added wellbeing and therapy on four legs.
He IS, however not reliant on supermarkets or tied to a corpo job, and is thus by far more self-reliant and capabie of survival than an overwhelming majority of the population.
Should things break down tomorrow, he has the means to keep surviving along with his family.
Heck, even the point you try to raise is backwards: He doesn't have a filming crew, methinks not an editor either. He films by himself and uploads to a platform himself.
And he's obtained success in that by his own work.
Seriously, the guy built his OWN HOUSE and you're trying to score some cheap "whell akshully not self reliant!"-gotcha over _video revenue?_ HAH!
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@@junkname9983 you are exactly correct. He has already cleared out the forest enough for one homefront, then packed up and moved when he had neighbor issues. He then cleared out another home-front. He even made a pond and left it. He horribly alters nature.
@@yeahyeah7445/so what you are doing living in the big city is a better way of life ? driving your gas guzzling car, buying gas and making big oil even richer.
been watching you for years now, watching your progress
am happy to see that you are fully set up at the cabin yet you keep building on...love all your gardening the most!
!Congratulations! You are the Best. God bless You and all your family and Friends and Cali.
Shawn,your nature footage is juste mind blowingly beautiful! You really have a great eye for nature’s beauty. You are one heck of perseverant guy. You have accomplished so much in these few years. Most men of our era will never do as much in their entire lifetime. Thanks for sharing this with us.
If he loves Nature so much, then why does he go out and kill the animals?
I have so much tremendous respect for who you are, for what you have done to create an amazing homestead in the wilderness, for your relationship with your family, and of course, your amazing friendship with one of your BEST friends, Cali. I have watched almost ALL your videos and you continue to blow my mind. My heart yearns to be in your shoes but alas, I am 67 now and live in an apartment building....
To observe in real time, the inspiring activities of such a gifted guy, as Shawn James is, is therapy to me and no doubt many other older blokes (I’m 89 and disabled). We too, once felt the trickle of freshly turned soil between our fingers when gardening and gathering the crops from our nurtured soil. That remembered scent of fresh rain on the earth, the crunch of a fresh pulled carrot, the satisfaction of digging out a new vegetable, the feeling of a snowdrop on the face. The first bite of the trout on the line. Even the tiniest remembered natural instinct is awakened (for me) when watching Shawn dig his patch, chuck the toy for Cali, chop the wood, start the fire, call the ducks, cast the lure, saw the planks, hammer the nail, swat away the mossies. All the instinctive actions of one very clever natural craftsman, who has taken Life’s challenges to his advantage, applied intelligence, thoughtfulness and respect for his surroundings and evolved the entire bag into a modern pictorial for watchers to enjoy. Long may he continue his adventures to bring them to us. Well Done Shawn James. Derek Lovemore Brisbane Australia
It’s hard to believe it’s been 4 years already but what you have accomplished has been incredible for one man to achieve! I’m looking forward to these next few videos for sure but also excited to see the future of this property and how you progress. Thanks for sharing self reliance with all of us. ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing your journey
Your videos are awesome !!!
I am disabled and enjoy outdoors ,
it is difficult for me ,
I have tried to do a development ,
it is very difficult for healthy folks ,
near impossible but still possible for me ...
some way , some how , it will happen sometime ...
great show , thank you for sharing!!!, i have watched you from the begaining,wow, 13 years, your blessed, i named my dog Callie, and remember jim beard fishing, thank you for all you have done for us all, have a blessed christmas my friend!!!
I’m such a huge fan of Jim and Tory. They are true adventurers.
Congratulations You are a Best example a great human in the world God bless You.
This is flat out gorgeous work. Breathtaking locations and video that rivals anything coming out of a studio. Thanks for doing this.
Amen to that!
If just a fraction of people had your skills and determination…such an inspiration! TY
And his money it takes that to
Pay attention. The money comes from skills and determination and is not out of reach
You truly are blessed with determination, intelligence, skills, talents, courage, knowledge, supporting, and loving leadership. What a inspiration!
If people like you are who emerge on the other side of the coming preordained failed experiment with human society, then the future of humanity will be in good hands. May you find and secure the freedom we all desire but few can share.
Hear hear
As palavras foram bem profundas , porém verdadeiras .
I want to live...free...or die.
@@poaking6346 I think 99% of think like you.
@@poaking6346 I left out us.
It is good news to hear that you finally made it, when it comes to economics. You have worked really hard.
Peace
Yours is my all time favorite homesteader channel!
Looking forward to your basement video, it was a smart decision to put it in for storage and energy
Beautiful, majestic, peaceful, sustainable, ❤️🙏
Good Friday Shawn & Cali🐕!
It is breathtaking beautiful to be living in the Canadian Wilderness!
👍🌅️🌄🏔️🏞🏡️🚶🎣🏹
All your hard work you put it in it is coming to fruition.🙋🙆
Shawn it's amazing how far this journey has come .The 13 years of hardship, the ups and downs. Yet here you are. You must be proud of what you've done . I stand in awe of some of the thing you've done ;stand there and say how did he do that. I sir am proud of you. If I don't see ya have a great and wonderful Christmas you and family be safe stay well.
What a blessed family including Cali 🙏 ❤️ ♥️
thank you for setting such a good example of humanity. And thank you for sharing
That was a very nice video, the best I've seen in years thank you.
My dad always told me get a pension and I will be set. Not only did I get the pension, but I got medical for life. I'm set. Being self reliant I am learning one can be accomplished in any setting if one chooses to do so. In my outer edge of suburbia I live in, I have chosen to be self reliant with what I have. Hunting where I live is a non starter, but I having fishing, garden and solar. Even though this makes a small mark compared to those like you who can go fully off the grid, I feel I'm still contributing. I have learned much from you Shawn over the years, and have applied what I learned to take care of myself and my family. Thanks for that.
It`s absolutely incredible what you have achieved in 4 short years, living your dream and doing very well at it, and securing a future for your children without having to worry about what happens with the economy, that keeps going up and up, I think not too far in the future, housing will be unaffordable for average people. Just a tip, or maybe you already know, Simple Living Alaska cooked thier fat from a moose in large chunks, and a viewer told them the smaller you cut it the more surface area you have, so the next time they cut it into 1 inch cubes and they doubled thier yeild, they were amazed. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, and all the best to you and your family during the Holidays, from Michigan.
This is by far my favorite video you have released. I have been watching you for years. This one is so perfect. It is done very well and should be on TV for everyone to find! Thank you so very much for bringing this to us! As long as you upload, I will certainly be watching.
جميل جدا احس بإحساس رائع عندما ارى الطبيعة شكرا لكم
Gosh Canada has some of the most beautiful country I've ever seen!
Shawn you are truly inspiring. You have come a long way and you and your family deserve all the best. Bad brings good. Seasons greeting and for sure a good year to come. Thank you for making this channel, we all really appreciate it. All the best.
très belle vidéo Shawn, grâce à votre travail, votre courage, votre ténacité, votre combat..vous avez réussi à éponger votre dette..et vivre sereinement , librement sans pression aucune de l'extérieur..la chasse, la pêche, le jardin, la construction, le capteur d'images, le montage de vidéos..et votre nouvelle activité ( je me souviens plus du nom..mettre en lumière la nouvelle vie d'amis)..et bien d'autres hobbies font que vous êtes une légende..je suis fière de faire partie de "votre communauté"...n'oubliez pas de vous protéger au point de vue santé..caresses à Callie, amitié à votre épouse, vos filles, votre famille, vos amis...passez un très bon weekend❄🐾🧡💚🎄
My wife and I have been watching from the start. We are inspired by all of the hard work. And we know more than most about how much work you have put in to this property and the weather conditions you work through. Blessings to you and your family. Now we have been watching these new podcasts. I'm scratching my head. I'm seeing a different side of your life. Please explain. Brian and Debi Washington State
Good comment. 13 podcasts to date, some of the blanks filled in, but still a feeling for many that it's as much about the show as it is about being self reliant. He treads a fine line when the privacy of his family is at stake.
C'est toujours un régal de visionner vos vidéos shauwn, les décors sont si beaux. Les rétrospectives de fin d'année sont nécessaires pour se rendre compte de toutes vos activités qui sont des réussites. Je vous souhaite une bonne continuation pour l'année 2024 à vous et à votre famille, sans oublier votre merveilleuse Cali.
you and cali sure do live a blessed life on that property.... there were some epic scenery shots in this... pretty damn breathtaking.
❤ All i can say is the intire video is breath taken. You do have the life Shawn.. no matter what season. You are a very skilled man. I watch you every week and will continue. From the heavenly sky to our land , from the waterfalls to the rivers. With all kinds of wildlife only feed when needed. You have the heart for out door life. Continue to feed off the land. Till next video ❤God bless you and Cali.,. Take care of yourselfs...
What a great relaxing re-cap for a Friday evening! Really enjoyed all the content, but especially your closing comments. You have really come so far over the past 13 years, and more importantly, the last four years. Looking forward to the last videos of the year, especially your Christmas gathering!
Hey Shawn I'm your subscriber from the Philippines please know that you are my source of stress reliever every time I watch your video. Please keep doing this♥️
Shawn you have very nice place and working very hard enjoy you and your family take care.
Some of the most beautiful country. Thanks for a mere glimpse of this. Very peaceful
Maybe the best video you've ever posted. Long live "My Self Reliance" and good luck with your projects. Thank you so much James.
Your home, nature in, with, around you. It's so good to see this interaction. Your eye for the camera too. Incomparably beautiful. Magical in its own way. I am writing from Germany. Many have forgotten how to find our nature. Also nice to find and find space to live. Which is a real shame. Best regards
Shawn I have lived and worked on 3 continents and 4 countries for 50 years & lots of others to teach in but
This video reminds me of so much I have missed. I enjoyed my path but I wish it could have been yours. I am going to do some of it though before I sleep. You really showed us the way. Thank you
Dane & Angela
I frist got a kindle fire and go on TH-cam about 12 or 13 years ago. I found a video of this really fit man about my age with this funny 4 wheeled cart with small tires and two wheelbarrow handles on a pice of threaded rod. Talking about how he was going to clear a spot to build a cabin. I laughed out loud and said this will be interesting, thought for sure he would give it up and fade away after all he was doing it with hand tools.
Well I was wrong I watched every video he put out and I have been impressed with you my friend. I have watched you build two cabins two outdoors kitchens and all of your out buildings. You are a true inspiration to me and all who have watched threw the years
Shawn You have come along way since ive been watching your videos You followed your dream after hardshipe and never gave up , You've gained a great deal of knowledge over the year's for a self sustainable life , Built one epic log cabin for yourself & your family to enjoy and life a comfortable life , you harvest your own meat, vegetables, learned about how to help the forest how to improve your soil , Man what havent you gained knowledge in. Your one amazing hard working sole . Your videography drone fotage is epic always . You've let us join you through your journey which is very inspiring . Your family in whole are amazing You must be proud of all that you have achieved . I know I am,. You are one outstanding Canadian who never gave up and followed your dream. What a spectacular video . Ms. Cali is truly living a great dog life . Ontario Canada
I am not close to this kind of living I must admit, I was more into the building of the house and manage it single handed. Plus it was peace and quiet and silence which can be calming.
Everytime I look at what you have done in building your new cabin and all that it took I am always humbled by your skill and determination to make it work. I have said it before that you are an inspiration to any and all of us who have followed your journey. Thank you Shawn.
thank you
@@MySelfReliance you are very welcome. Merry Christmas to you and your family
Long time listener... Great to see everything working out in the new location. Quality craftsmanship in front and behind the camera. Keep up the outstanding work Shawn.
Your Spirit to rebuild is commendable!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You moved to a better location; new cabin is bigger & better for family.
The growing of food & storage. Hunting for meat.lot of work.
Thank you for sharing.🫶🏻
Merry Christmas.🎄🎅🏻
Glad to see you happy, Shawn !
All the best.
Such beauty in God’s country you are blessed to be part of it and thank you for sharing to those of us that only dream of what you are and have accomplished. God be with you and your family this Holiday season. Look forward to all of your adventures. ❤
I wish I was young again and had a do over. This is my kinda living. Hard work never hurt anyone as long as they are healthy enough to do it.
Shawn how did you get that huge bull moose back to the cabin? Did I miss that footage? I am totally blown away at the beautiful footage of the wildlife, the falls the streams and video work you bring to us each and every week. You are very talented and to have all of this on video; will bring you joy when you're retired. You can visit these places when you won't be able to anymore. That is a prize in itself. Thank you for all of your efforts. I have subscribed to your channel for years now from your first cabin until now. I never stop enjoying it--always a new project or adventure drawing me in to your channel. Merry Christmas from our house to yours (I'd rather be in yours) Too late for me now. You are my son's age. I feel fortunate that I can still visit and walk the parks in my N.H. state. The White Mountains are truly grand..not sure if you've been there. If you haven't, you might want to venture there. And if you do, let me know, I would love to meet you wherever you are. Thanks! Susan
würde mich auch Interessieren wie man so ein riesiger Elch in die Hütte bekommt,und wo man den einfriert.Da reicht doch keine Truhe da braucht man ja ein ganzes Kühlhaus.Ist ja Fleisch für ein ganzes Jahr
I have hope seeing your videos, you are influencing lots of people, taking from nature the only things you need to survive. Beeing with nature.... congrats for your achievements Shawn.... nice to watch this summary. From Argentina.... thanks buddy..
I am a long time (years) viewer and as of this viewing, I am in awe of the majesty of the talent you have to film, edit, and choose the best music. I said this to you a long time ago that National Geographic has nothing on you. Thank you for allowing us to share your life.
I can't thank you enough for presenting the majestic vistas around you. You're an amazing man, Shawn. Thank you from my heart.
Peace, Tranquility and Happiness, and Outside, natural grocery store. You have it all Shawn. The work you have put into your self reliant lifestyle is paying back in a wonderful way. So happy you have found your freedom and the lifestyle you have yearned for over the many years. Working in the rat race and letting go of the materialistic lifestyle has led you to this moment in your life that is so very well deserved. You reap what you so and you have sewn a beautiful bountiful natural way of life that our creator has provided for us all. All The Best! Enjoy!
Hi again SHAWN
For me the most Breathtaking and interesting vid of them all! Saying alot seeing how you've made many wonderful ones through the years.
You truly have found and created your very own Oasis! Soo respect all your efforts in the land and animal management around you.
The fact that you have finally arrived at the place you hoped for after your financial troubles speaks volumes to the kind of person husband and father you are. What a mountain but you never quit.
Many thx for such a special Christmas treat. Continue celebrating and enjoying your thirteen year milestone...
An absolute clinic Shawn....been watching since the beginning (we're a month apart age-wise) and I'm astonished at your superhuman abilities....you, sir are outstanding in your field!! And humble. This was a particularly good video and am glad you've decided to share more of your hunting and animal processing skills. Your videography and editing are getting pretty damn high quality as well. Peace to you and happy holidays!
Shawn, this is a FABULOUS video!!! I can't believe it's been 4 yrs. already🤪 doesn't seem possible. I've been watching you since you built your first cabin. Time sure flies♥️❤️💖Take vare and stay safe🤗🤗
I live in France and I watch your videos from the beginning. You make me dream the landscapes are splendid, it’s as if I were with you, Thank you for bringing us a little escape in our lives thank you wholeheartedly
That was THE most fantastic way to remove feathers I have EVER seen, OH my world!!!!
Your abilities and perseverance are just phenomenal. Lives with us watching for years. If only we could all accomplish half of what you do! Thanks for sharing your Shawn
* sharing your lives with us Shawn 😊
Such a pleasure to watch all this nature footage. 5 years ago, I went through a time of great suffering and I struggled along and made it through. One think that helped me was relaxing while watching you build your cabin, at that time. This year, I have had a similar situation arise and I find myself finding some comfort in your channel. Thanks.
Love seeing the wild turkeys,l always like your videos 👍💪🦃🦃🦃😃
Self reliance is so much more than a guy, and a dog in a cabin in the woods. It’s about carrying your load, where ever that load might be. So others don’t have to. Shaun has chosen his area to lighten the load, but you can do your part where ever you are !!
Simply amazing Shawn what you have accomplished in such a short time. You are an inspiration to a lot of us and I don't think there anything couldn't master. Love your channel, keep them coming
Shawn, you are impressively way ahead of both, people & the times, in creating self-reliance on a grand scale that encompasses almost all of your lifestyle. However, it’s important that every one of your viewers consider that they can create some meaningful degree of self reliance in at least
one or more aspects of their lives... certainly working towards becoming debt free & eliminating any use of credit cards that can’t be fully paid off each month; building up a savings as quickly as possible: if you are single & w/o children do as many even those working full time are doing, live in your vehicle ( extreme as that sounds) & save on rent for a while; my housekeeper has created a very large vegetable garden at a community plot ( cans & dehydrates) & put a chicken coup in the back yard for eggs & has reduced their food bill over 60%, paid off all their credit cards & car loan & is now making big headway in building their savings. She has also cut out spending a lot of money on non-essentials. A pathway to varying degrees of independence can progressively be built even if you can’t do the whole self reliance banana at Shawn’s level... you can still reduce/eliminate dependence in many areas of you life ...
素晴らしい広大な自然に癒されています。大きなムース🫎の狩は豪華でした。😮
山も湖も川も豊かで厳しい中でも癒される感じがします❗️😊
いつも一緒の相棒🐕にも癒されています♪。
Большое спасибо тебе за такие качественные видео! Всегда смотрю с удовольствие на твое строительство. Очень тебя уважаю, ты настоящий мужчина! Желаю тебе удачи, крепкого здоровья, пусть все у тебя получится! Желаю жить тебе и твоей семье не зависимо от несправедливой системы государства. 😊
Thank you for bringing nature to me and my family
Good job Shawn! A life worth living! That grouse looked tasty too….
Thank you for letting us into your world and giving hope to the future.
You have made great progress on your land and cabin. Looking forward to the new videos coming up. Stay safe and warm ❤
Our earth replenishes itself…it knows how to take care of itself. It’s good to see the rainfall after a hot, dry summer. Beautiful video……
Svaki Vaš film je odličan... Bravo !
Good lock for h nex years 2024 GOD BLESS you and Familys .🇨🇦👊
Der Titel des Videos sagt alles... Ich wünsche ihnen weiterhin Gesundheit und Erfolg bei ihrem tun...
Great photo, I wish my Golden Retriever Sage would sit at a lake like that with me, if she sees water it's all over and she jumps in.
The fact is that since I heard that some lakes in us ir Canada has some sort of worm looking like thing that works tins way going I dude your ear and once in works urns way to the brain.. unfortunately nothing to kill it you die after a short period of time going in a coma etc etc .
I really didn’t know this thing existed !!! So after seeing this even if it would be hot as hell I will not go swimming in any kind of lake no where!!
@@angiekrajewski6419 you believe everything you hear?
Sounds aweful, I don't know if that's a propblem in the colder areas, but will look into it.
Thank you Shawn. I spent so much if my younger life in Canada. I did not get to see much of what you show us. Thank you very much. I absolutely love your channel.
Shawn you are a very good cabin builder I wish I could have done that in my younger years now that I am almost 60 and retired from working 40 year I am just relaxing and prospect for gold and loving life in my spare time God bless you and your family amen
I love the videos with the scenes of nature and beautiful music. Especially if Callie ends up in the shot. It is like a balm for the soul.
Some wildlife documentary film makers would be so proud of capturing that bear eating. This is brilliant. Some stunning shots around 13mins. More please 😊
When the leaf falls the eagle sees it deer hear it and bear smells it.
Your videos bring me hope and peace❤ Godbless😊
Your sense of adventure combined with photography feel and video skills are responsible for this epic result. Knowledge and spirit together are what the legends are made of.
Dear Shawn, I cannot put the proper words together. So much respect to you and yours.
I have enjoyed your channels for many years . To me it doesn’t matter what you put out . Just scenery or building and gardening or a podcast. You not only make my day but you put me in a much better place after a long day of trucking. Thank you . Merry Christmas to you your family and of course Callie.
Wow ive been watching your youtube chanels from the very beginning and it just keeps getting better and better what can i say you are a very bless man the views of those mountains are just amazing i wished i lived there the life style you have is fantastic living like you do is truly inspiring in England we have nothing like this you cant even build or hunt on your own land
Sweet. I was hoping that you would show some of your hunting successes. Good for you. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
Danke!
The hard work/reward from work is so amazing. I’m so impressed with what you have done over the years. Congrats on being in a better place. You have earned it over and over.
Great compilation video. Congratulations on your achievements over the past decade. Hugs for Cali .
I am so impressed with ALL you have endured and accomplished. I have followed you from the beginning. Two log homes, sauna and outhouses and kitchens and greenhouse and gardens and so much more. There are not many people I know that have done such. At 64 I have done most but, not built a home is one of them. I am here in Texas and just enjoy your scenery that is so spectacular. As always looking forward to your adventures.
Congratulations! You have a lot tô teach us by living 13 years outside the system. God bless you!
ive been watching for years
Thank you so very much for this video. Canada is beautiful. Your achievements are more than amazing and I feel so happy, that you allow us to watch in wonder. Amazing.
Hi, love the video's, best wishes from New Zealand