Where I've Been for the Last 2 Months | I Install New Windows in my Off Grid Log Cabin, Home Again!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- After 6 weeks on the road exploring the sunny American south, I return to the cabin on the coldest day of the year. On the first warmer day, I take advantage of the winter thaw to replace the front windows on the cabin, from salvaged single pane wood fixed windows to new wood and double pane awning windows that will provide better insulation in the winter and more ventilation in the summer.
I talk about where I've been, show some footage of the American southwest and share some plans for upcoming projects.
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Hi, I'm Shawn James. I am a passionate outdoorsman living the life of my dreams in a log cabin that I built by myself in the Canadian wilderness. Join me and my golden retriever, Cali and listen to the sounds of the forest in this relaxing wilderness setting. I prefer to keep my talking to a minimum and let the natural sounds of nature make you feel as though you are there with me.
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This is still, and I am very sure my favorite Cabin Video. There is nothing phoney about how you build your Cabin. For me the Best parts are your Love of the Countryside, your close relationship with your Wife, your Daughters, how you take such good care of your dog. The best is your Honesty, and your quiet nature!!😊😊😊
Welcome back!!! We missed you!!!
Absolutely agree with your comment 👍
Hard working and all the good qualities in a man
I agree with you totally 👍👋👏👏
Wish I'd known, as you pass bye. Hi from Ohio. I hope you got to stop and smell the roses, I mean snowflakes.
The USA is so vast. It has a little of everything, just choose you favorite. Myself I prefer 4 seasons and big trees. Plenty of water and not tooooo hot.
Love your builds. I really enjoy the videos, talking and silence.
Thanks for sharing.
I agree with every word you said David.
Cali has got to be the happiest dog in the world you’re relationship with her is something so precious
God gives all our close friends souls yes forever friends because it's that important😊
Qualquer ser humano daria tudo .abriria mão de tudo pra viver em uma paz dessa
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The only thing bad about double-panned windows ism that I can no longer hear the rain! I suppose that is a good thing but at my age it’s the simple pleasures that I really do enjoy!
His roof is metal so I'm sure he can still hear the rain
@@cumberlandquiltchic1 same reason you want new ones! double panes thus more isolation.... and they were not new...really don't get your question!
You can do it as they did in the old buildings. Have two single-panned windows during the cold weather and take away the inner pne during summer.
I can relate my friend I'm 64 put on a coat if it's cool and sit on the porch or open the door.
You are very energetic and hardworking. I love you very much. All of your videos are very good
As much fun as it was to watch you build a log cabin in the middle of a snowy winter, I'm glad you took a well deserved break to explore the planet and get a bit of sun. Looking forward to this next episode.
From the live comments there appears to be the belief "do and done " by some and wondering why windows should be replaced. Life is a constant progress and things constantly change and changes can often be for the better.
Condensation build up didn’t do his old wonders a favour!
Miss watching your videos and I thought you weren't coming back. I'm like. Oh my goodness, I hope he comes back.
I love watching Shawn do things. Just incredible workmanship. I've been a fan since when he started the channel. ❤
A man truly dedicated to getting away from this wretched existence that is 21st century for so many of us.... Godess bless you and your family, Shawn. For he rest of us...... well...... We took the wrong steps years ago.
Nunca es tarde para cambiar de vida
Greetings from Ireland , Good to see you again hope all are in good health belated good wishes for 2024 , Take care .☘☘☘
Cali knows how to live life the way it was meant to be led and enjoyed. Love the wisdom she exhibits.
It is a dog. It does the things the dogs do. Stop being pathetic.
We just put new good double paned windows in a few years ago. They have made the world of difference! I love your windows- you will be happy you changed them. Love your video from MidMichigan. Takoda says” Woof” to Cali!😊
Welcome back Shawn, I must admit we have really missed seeing your weekly vlogs on TH-cam. I hope that you & your family enjoyed your trip down here to the States, & that you were shown respect & friendship while you were down here. Again, It's good to see you back!!!.... Sincerely, the old Montana cowboy & my wife, Rae an & Frank Scherping❤😊
Belated Happy Birthday to Mrs. James. Glad to see you back and I hope you had a wonderful vacation. I liked the window install and how the windows crank outwards. Great to see Cali again too. It would be interesting to know how she liked the trip and what she got into. She's a great companion.
Wonder when she’ll actually join him.. 70 years old? Be nice for him to have her there more often!
Hello from Alabama , i came to Canada for job training 23 years ago WOW has it been that long ago !! We stayed in Barrie Ont. for 3 months , could't get over the solid black Squirrel's there. I have seen them here in Alabama now as well Enjoy your videos.
Thanks so much Shawn we’re very happy that you’re back, hey Cali! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯
I’ve missed your videos and looked for them every week . There’s not many good things to watch these days that’s entertaining and educational at the same time . I’ve been watching your videos ever since before you started building your other cabin . Glad your back with new videos and looking forward to seeing them tomorrow .
Vous nous avez beaucoup manqué James . Ravi de vous retrouver
well thats good advertising for the spray foam guys their stuff sticks like a bugger ...
the part I am MOST jealous about is youre being able to take 10 steps out your front door ... look up close your eyes and take a deep breath ... and all you get is peaceful nature
It was amazing how green it was outside of Tucson and Sedona. That is really strange for those areas. I know, I lived in both areas for years. I miss that place.
Glad you got some time to yourselves .Glad to see you back.too.
久しぶりの投稿嬉しいですね。相棒🐕も元気そうです。相変わらず窓の交換、🔨変更もスムーズで上手いですね❗️これから外の春の爽やかな空気が部屋に入ってきますね。次回の動画も楽しみにしています。🖐️😊
Saludos desde España. Nos encantan tus videos. Son muy motivadores. Te seguimos desde que empezaste tu anterior cabaña y eres un ejemplo de superación y de esfuerzo. Sigue asi!
Lookin forward to seein and hearing your thoughts on the adventure that you n your loved ones were on...be well,stay safe..
Be awesome!!!!!!
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Glad you enjoyed America. All i do is work and save money to see all of the Country i was born in and love. thanks for visiting. Jackson Hole, Wyoming is nice. Personally like Montana, Idaho area. nothing to do there, but that's fine with me
Greetings from Poland. Take, care.😊👋
There are a lot of indescribably beautiful places on our planet, your cinematic videos do a good job of visually describing the awe of the US southwest. Thank you.
home 1:06 prosperity. You're an incredible person within yourself
❤Brawo,pracowity człowiek.Wielki szacunek.Serdecznie pozdrawiam.
The best videos to listen to while sleeping!! Thank you!!
I knew you were at Sedona when you posted that picture of Cali. That’s awesome!! Beautiful pictures.
Good, I was wondering where you disappeared to. Hope you enjoyed the good Southern cooking down south! I look forward to seeing this video, been having withdrawals for the past few weeks.
Beautiful scenery, valuable asset the windows are for your comfort. So glad y’all got away for an exploration of the countries lands, people, scenery, ways of living and food structures and especially time together on your journey 🥰❤️👏👍. Value loves to fetch!😂
when it was raining and you threw Cali's frisbee. The look was 'you want me to go out there in that, you crazy. You threw it you go get it' capped off with the turn around and walk back indoors
I'm really glad you're back, Shawn! Health and prosperity to you (I've been watching your channel for a long time. You are a wonderful person) 🙂
Welcome back sir! Ur utube video is one of my most favorite part of my life, cuz date n time of uploade ur video is perfect timing for my schedule. Im learning a lot of things frome u. From ur huge fan of Korea!
Great to see you’re new post. America has some beautiful places, nice to see you and your wife visited some of them ❤
Happy to see you well and Cali too. Good job with the windows, looks great.
Wow, those new windows look great and will make it more comfortable in the cabin during winter and summer. Great work Shawn
Id been missing you Shawn, waiting every friday here in the Philippines...
Good to see a cali again ! When someone live with a Golden Retriever, knows the escent of live.
Glad you had some well deserved time off…but you were missed. Love watching your homestead progress. As always… a great channel. Have been watching since the beginning and just continues to get greater and greater….!!
It looks like you lost some weight Shawn. I hope you were not sick. Thank you so much for the new Video. We missed you.
His wife was watching what he eats I suppose,😂some of the meals he cooks would last me all week.luckily he is a hard worker and burns it of.👍🇬🇧
@@jamesfleming5875I’m wondering if meat is included in this new fade diet they’ll be eating! All that hunting for what? Maybe a all meat diet like keto?
Hello Shawn. Its so good seeing you and Cali again at home. Im really happy shes ok. I bet that was so scary. The word of God says give thanks for all our meals. I believe it keeps us healthy to pray over our food and give thanks. Again beautiful scenery as usual. God bless.
Bentornato Shawn. È bello che abbiate fatto un lungo viaggio tu tua moglie e Cali. E ora sono contenta di ritrovarti sul canale . Belle le nuove finestre.
Thanks Shawn! Great work as always!
Really cool to see you in my home state of Arizona. Sedona's red rock is something really unique and beautiful.
This cabin is so much nicer then the other one. I absolutely love this one. Love the new windows. Love watching Cali. I’ve missed your videos. ❤️
Shawn you and your wife have visited more states than a great many Americans. Good for you and I hope your travels in the US were pleasant.
I live in Texas I hope your trip to our great state was a good one.
Les vidéos mon manqué. Heureux de te revoir. Je te suis depuis la France
Phantastische Arbeit, sehr sehr gut gemacht.
Ein Traum, schöne Grüße aus Düsseldorf Germany. 👍👍👍😎
Pusti grad, ovo je smisao života... Uživaj radno na pravom mestu si... Bravo, pozdrav iz Bečeja...
I'm glad to see you and Cali are back safe and sound missed you from the channel.
Excellent craftsmanship. I enjoy watching your videos.
I was waiting your next video with patience, I see your videos always on Saturday in Germany, because the timeship, thank you very much for share a nice part of your live with us, I follow you since 2019, Greetings from Stuttgart, Miguel
Spring bug season starts soon, those screens will make such a huge difference
Yes, and greater air flow too.
My heavens! you've built a PALACE!
Very nice video, I hope you had a good rest and collected some nice impressions. I saw your video with Peter in Arizona, I think. Super. Shawn and now have fun, above all stay healthy.
Greetings from Frankfurt. Gerold
Welcome back, I have been missing both of you! Greetings from Thailand!
Ура, Вы вернулись. Всегда смотру Ваши сюжеты. Они красочные, насыщенные, интересные. Спасибо Вам и удачи в реализации новых идей.
Glad to have you and Cali back, we missed you. Your travels sound amazing!
Very nice trip, I lived in Sedona as a kid, much smaller back then, but I hiked and climbed just about eveything out there. Beautiful country.
Todo o tempo sem novos vídeos, náo deixei de ver seus antigos . Seja bem vindo, para juntos dividirmos essa paisagem maravilhosa! O Brasil te recebe de braços abertos! Aquele abračo!
It's so good to see your puppy !!!!!!
I grew up on a farm in Missouri. I have lived in Missouri all my life. I am glad you got to see some of my State.
enfin un moment que l'on attend avec grand plaisir vous nous avez manqué m r s et cali😁🦮🐿🐕🤞🤞😻bonne journée à vous
Those windows look fantastic! I hope your trip was relaxing. Good thoughts here from Michigan.
Stone, YES, YES, YES! Love the windows. And, I love how color is creeping in naturally via natural materials.
Thank You! Cali is so smart to stay out if the rain!
New windows look great. I have been concerned that you lost your way, and I feel that 6 week trip you took reset your thoughts. You look much better and you seemed clearer of thought.
Saying that, I am interested in hearing and seeing your thoughts of what you mentioned at the end of the video. And that is the research of holistic remedies of vegetables and the reset of your garden. I personally am exploring this same thing and plan to reset my garden also. I’d like to hear about your and your wife’s research on a healthier lifestyle regarding the garden. Welcome back Shawn.
I'm looking forward to you adding on the bedroom
My Self Reliance@ Thanks to you for this amazing video!
Looks like a glorious two month vacation! Took my kids on a one month camping trip through the west. They are now in their 30s and still talk about that trip. My father took us tent camping out west usually for two weeks every summer. At the end of his life he said it was the best thing he did for his family.
I'm glad you and your wife came down to see the States. I live in the Panhandle of Texas. No trees unless planted around homes, no rivers that see water all the time, very arid country. Some snow, some ice, some negative tempertures. 3 digits all summer long, no rain in summer. Must water garden all the time and use shade cloth. If you drove on I 40 (old route 66) you came through the place going to New Mexico, Oklahoma, & Missouri. My relatives are from Mississippi and Louisiana. I always loved to go visit them because they had rain, rivers, lakes and trees. Humidity was a problem for me, something I have never been around. We have a humidifer in our home just to get moisture in the house. Hope you had a great time. I also lived in New Mexico around Albuquerque for many years and visit often, love the place. Mounains feel like home to me.
Less talking! Yes! I loved that about this channel, thank you for bringing it back
Well you can thank subscribers thumbs up and viewers for that trip! $$ 🙂 nice to travel when one can!
New windows look great. Cali has to be glad to be able to run the land again.
Glade you took much needed Vacation.But I'm also glade your back. Will be watching for the next project.
Glad you and family enjoyed vacation and so glad that Cali is ok
My home state hope you and your wife enjoyed our state I love it here.
Arizona baby!!! I'm happy you all are back safe and rejuvenated yessss!!!
Bien, muy bien. Estaremos atentos a las imágenes. Un abrazo grande para todos y un saludo. 👏 👏
The trip footage at the end looked very promising, looking forward to the full videos on the SJ channel! Also, I think I spotted South (or North?) Padre Island footage at the beginning 👀
North (SP National Seashore)
@@MySelfReliance Oh I see, nice! I've never been to the Northern island but I totally should since I usually drive to the northern part of SPI to get to the dunes and avoid the crowds 🤔
I have been watching your world for a few years now and thoroughly enjoy the wilderness and self reliance. Now, welcome to my world... the unique beauty of the southwest and unremarkable Sedona, I recognized every corner from Bell rock to Boynton Canyon! Peace
My dog loves her orange Chuck-it like Cali has. She used her first one so hard, it’s nothing but a rag now.
So glad you are back . Wasn't sure what happened to you , no videos. But glad you had a goid time with your wife.
I’ll bet Callie’s glad to be back where it’s cold and snowy.
So great to meet you while in Sedona! Best wishes to you, your wife and sweet pup!
Great video! Glad to have you back on this channel and the other, the southwest is beautiful in its own way, the summers are brutal though. The ecosystems of North America are something special to behold. Thanks for sharing what you have so far.
Hola Shawn, saludos para ti y toda tu familia, tú video nos alegra y nos muestras la realidad del día a día, sigue siendo tú y no lo que youtube te pide, el romanticismo es para los que recién empiezan y la vida real es muy diferente y hay qué ser equitativo ,espero seguir disfrutando tú realidad , tú sinceridad. Tengo que esperar 10 horas,para poder disfrutar este vídeo, saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱
Great to see you back .... greetings from Scotland
Meat and potatoes work hard every day from sun up to sundown. Be grateful for what you have and what you are. And you'll live a long prosperous life George Burns 8.
4 slices of bacon and biscuits every morning. I'm smoke the cigar.
I got your intro music down with my harp!!!!!!!!! 🎶🎶🎶
The Southern U.S,, looks like it was a great trip, I am in S.E. Michigan and we sure don`t get the snow or cold weather like we used to when I was a kid. I used my snowblower twice this year and it was never more than a couple of inches of slush, obviously no great lakes froze this year, not even Lake St. Claire, so ice fishing did not happen again, we are just starting March and we are in the 40`s and 50`s during the day, we have had 2 major thunderstorms this winter with lightning and heavy rains, it was the wettest and most rain I can remember in a winter. So glad to have you back, can`t wait to see the cabin plans for this year, and I love the rustic builds, all the best to ya.
For your next trip you should check out Tennessee, North Carolina,(Smoky Mountains), east coast down into Florida. The blue waters of the Atlantic.
Really looking forward to hearing about your food changes, mainly because I want it so much in my own marriage. It takes time. You can't make a person. Praying the changes come soon we are 67.
I’ve lived in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, East Tennessee (Smoky Mountains), and now in Minnesota. Hope I can visit Canada some day. Glad you had a good trip! We have a daughter in Arizona who frequently hikes in the Superstition Mountains.and I plan to visit there in a couple of weeks.
Great to have you back on TH-cam. Your trip south sounds like it was enjoyable and glad you and your wife had the chance to visit the southwest.
Watching from Philippines 🇵🇭
HOOT HOOT!!! New buildings this year. Let's go!
I think we all can say we Hope you're home today.
He must be home unless his doppelganger is installing the windows.
@@chrisallen2005 I mean to stay because last we knew has something to do with the neighbors that he left.
beautiful,i'm spending the winter in Quartzsite Arizona,from Alberta...Arizona is so diverse,beautiful state