I Had to Take it Down!

29 днів тому

It was about to fall on the workshop, so I had to take it down. The 1st week of spring brings snow, cold, sun, warmth and rain as I finish maple syrup season with my family, go for a paddle with Cali and Nate, prepare the workshop area for expansion and collect rock for several upcoming stone masonry projects.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 461

@CK61380 28 днів тому

Anyone else thinking that tree was gonna take out that cabin at the beginning of video??😂😮

@user-dy6xg4fv7i 28 днів тому

i was reaaly scared!

@microdunce2358 28 днів тому

Definitely a WTF moment 😂

@rickreese5794 28 днів тому

Ahhh, YEAHAA😮

@MySelfReliance 28 днів тому

lol. It was really windy the day before and I was pretty sure it was going to split and fall on the workshop. It was a matter of time

@jeremiahdavidtindall9339 28 днів тому

Lol, yes!

@lyrodownie-cyphers6676 27 днів тому

I'm happy to hear your wife in the background. It's wonderful that you are sharing this with her. You're both very lucky to have each other

@davidgilbert8614 28 днів тому

Callie was so eager to go canoeing, it must be one of her favorite adventures.

@dennisbeaver5958 28 днів тому

Nice job bringing down that tree! That was some great looking syrup, and terrific breakfast with the family!

@msioug 28 днів тому

A number of years ago I did an 80 mile canoe/portage trek on the Boundary Waters in Minnesota with my son. It was one of the greatest weeks we spent together in the outdoors. Now at 58 and him being 30, I think it’s time we do it again. Thanks for the inspiration.

@SJC49 28 днів тому

Don’t put it off. You never know what life holds around the corner!

@PopEyed 27 днів тому

GO FOR IT, msioug!!

@dianemiller6440 27 днів тому

Yes, please go for it. I lost my only child/son last October. We used to take him fly fishing which we love to do. You never think your child will go before you…I didn’t. Would love to be out in the river with him during a hatch! Enjoy your son and hold him tightly ❤️.

@judyschepp8748 24 дні тому

YESSSS!! Do it AGAIN🎉🎉 No time like the present ❤❤❤😊

@Esoj. 28 днів тому

Cali's always completing side quests in the background, she has her own matters to attend to 😂. Thanks for the upload Shawn, have a good weekend and take care.

@joygraves6038 28 днів тому

I think Cali is the most popular dog on You Tube. I know she is the sweetest. I know you take good care of her. May she live a long and peaceful life. Love you and your family. You are so smart and talented.

@user-sh3fg5dd4o 21 день тому

how old is cali?i have a dog too...8years old...

@Linda-it6ci 14 днів тому

Have you seen Narla..she stomps......

@sandratweedale2579 28 днів тому

So funny how far Cali stuck her nose in your canteen to get a good sniff. What a blessing to know her love. And the blessings of the areas you get to share in our beautiful province 🇨🇦👵👏🥰

@B-leafer 28 днів тому

Cali loves that canoe ride for sure! Leave it to Cali to find/retrieve a dog toy in the middle of the Canadian wilderness!!

@leenesharma7023 28 днів тому

Always enjoy your posts Mr. James. Stay blessed.

@smlnsgd4u 28 днів тому

When Cali came up to you for some cuddles 😍

@sandraevens8744 28 днів тому

I almost think she knows when he needs a breather!

@Forgiven_Disciple 28 днів тому

That's a Man right thurrr!!! That looks like a nice life!! Hard work for a sandwich for sure!!! Thanks for the very good video. Callie str8 up understands english that is so awesome

@leetexas3924 28 днів тому

Can't help but smile when Cali comes on screen. What a beautiful dog. God Bless

@Murphis55 28 днів тому

Glad you and Cali are ok. ❤️👍🏻💪🏻🖖🏻🐾

@ruthiewilliams3482 28 днів тому

Never question you!!!

@marygordon3032 28 днів тому

Thanks Shawn your decision to take that tree down had to be a good one and the syrup looks delicious. Hey Cali! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

@daviddarlingauthor 28 днів тому

That was very nice of Cali to bring you both on that canoe trip! One of the best looking dogs on UKposts.

@LiveAlohaOhana 28 днів тому

Good call on the tree 🌳 Better to be safe than sorry ! I noticed how rich the soil looks there around the workshop and was wondering if it would be feasible to use some of that in the garden ,like a little here and there without taking away the nutrients for the trees? Really cool canoe trip Shawn 'It was so funny how excited Cali girl was to go for a ride 😄 even if it was in your friends boat 😂 shes so silly and adorable ❤️ Good to see the whole family with ya and wow what an abundance of maple syrup this year 😃 Aloha Em' its good to see you and miss ya and your Channel ❤ Have a wonderful weekend friends and see ya next week ❤🌲 🐕 🍁 🐻

@shellypontz4155 28 днів тому

The canoe trip was great! Absolutely beautiful country.

@shirleyharold1698 28 днів тому

It’s so beautiful there Shaun. Callie is enjoying her life too. And , She found a treasure…lol❤❤. ❤love her

@janamathis4729 28 днів тому

You've been working hard as usual. Glad you take time out to enjoy the natural beauty all around you and take a break.

@jfrodgers7858 28 днів тому

It's been hard figuring out all that you have done, until today. The overhead drone shot shows how massive your workings really are. Very impressive Shawn.

@cherylbfrey5936 28 днів тому

I would love to see a multiple videos on tools. Details on tools when fishing/line weights, lures knives, nets, books, for certain fish etc. Tools used for bow hunting-types of bows, arrows, Broadheads,quivers, books, etc.. Tools for turkey hunting. Tools for deer hunting etc. I think it would be very helpful. Love your channel--it’s the BEST!

@luclesieur6662 28 днів тому

Encore de merveilleux paysages! Cali ne peut pas être dans un plus bel endroit, tout lui convient… l’eau , les promenades, beaucoup d’animaux à surveiller et un humain qui lui fait vivre une belle vie de chien. Que la vie vous garde en santé pour profiter longtemps de votre coin de paradis. Christine St-Onge, Province de Québec, Mauricie.

@schrodingerscat7218 28 днів тому

That sixty year old oak would make fine furniture.

@MySelfReliance 28 днів тому

It’s going to be challenging to mill into useable lumber but I’m going to try. I found another big oak that’s dying and it’s straighter

@sydneyevans2637 28 днів тому

@@MySelfRelianceMr. James, this is off the subject of this video but I was wondering if you've started a new channel called "Life in forest". It is your past material in a sped up format. It appears that it was started in January of this year. The description for the channel does not sound like something you would say. I'm wondering if someone is improperly using your material. Best regards from the Desert Southwest!

@truduni2216 28 днів тому

Beautiful video, so relaxing. Glad everybody is safe.

@gretahamilton3483 28 днів тому

Callie is a beautiful, sweet and mild mannered dog. She is truly a wonderful companion and friend.

@chriswren2559 28 днів тому

Callie is so funny at one point she was behind a tree couldn't see her at all but that tail was waving gently! Since that is such a prime location for a tree maybe you could plant a sapling for the future.

@glens1071 28 днів тому

You can tell Cali loves to ride in the canoe

@marianfrances4959 28 днів тому

All awesome. Thank you for sharing. 👍🇨🇦😎🐾🔥

@scottwhite6040 28 днів тому

That's hilarious Cali found that tennis ball it's funny growing up fishing with my dad when I see water I always look for the best place to cast a fishing line in hopes of pulling out a big native trout.😊

@mildredmorine745 28 днів тому

I enjoyed this video, especially the canoe ride. I was as anxious as Cali was it was beautiful so relaxing. What a beautiful life. I realize there is work to do a lot is strenuous work. You choose this life so I know you love it, that is what it’s all about. I love your way of living your way of life, honestly it doesn’t get any better than that. Real nice to have your wife, friends, visiting enjoying some of what you enjoy everyday. I enjoy my visit always do. Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it.😊

@heru-deshet359 28 днів тому

You have great respect for nature. Wonderful way to honor that fallen tree.

@user-ow1ky5oq7y 27 днів тому

Agree.

@daniellapavlovic3943 28 днів тому

Shawn! You have the best friend in the world🐕 Greeting from Belgrade😊

@LiveAlohaOhana 28 днів тому

ALOHA FROM KAUAI 🐻 GOOD MORNING SHAWN and Cali 🐕 🍁

@armandzottola1626 28 днів тому

OMG …it’s Friday. Great to see you and Cali camping.

@Linda-jk2qu 27 днів тому

I’ve said it before LOVE Callie! What a wonderful dog she is ! She makes me smile watching her supervise all the activities and construction. It really warms my heart to see a dog so happy and loved and appreciated, you are a fantastic dog “Dad”

@greywolfwalking6359 28 днів тому

A hard choice..but..it's time had come..Great job on the fall pattern.. Glad there was minimal damage...in the fall area!! C ya on the next video! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐺🧙‍♂️!

@douglasahrens7024 27 днів тому

Great video, my husband and really enjoyed it, especially the canoe trip thank you

@joanntucker2742 28 днів тому

Good morning from Alabama, yeah I thought the tree was going to fall on the house to, yummy the pancakes and bacon looks delicious 😋 happy Friday 👍👏🐕‍🦺

@danieltporter959 28 днів тому

Love the Cross Bow hanging there.

@phillipgregory6517 28 днів тому

Jamaica 🇯🇲 here blessings to you and your family always great seeing you and your Cali and is so well trained been watching you from Cali was a pup and it’s always appreciate your post it’s positive and different every time take care of your self and family

@nancyrea3863 28 днів тому

Breakfast looked delicious , especially with the family around the table. Cali finding that tennis ball was so funny. I’m with you about trees, hate to see them come down but sometimes it can’t be helped.

@johnwilliams-ni8cn 27 днів тому

nature's energy is the gift that keeps on giving for free

@abz_bushcraft 28 днів тому

Hello, old friend, I'm glad to see you again, good luck🍁🍁🍁

@keu4784 28 днів тому

SHAWN & OUR CALI !!! Wow a new video, nice to see you hope you are well.

@lorrainehernandez4002 28 днів тому

Cali is so sweet, truly an example of man's best friend

@markbrown2296 28 днів тому

I genuinely enjoy starting my weekend watching these videos as it helps me unwind. I have been starting an orchard of my own and hope to start building on my property soon.

@AsHulias 28 днів тому

Well done, good luck in your work))) 🧡 🌿

@markbrown2296 28 днів тому

@@AsHulias Thank you!

@lindapetersen1800 28 днів тому

SHAWN & OUR CALI !!! Man was OUR CALI digging into the soil there !!! Glad you got the Maple Syrup this year for you & the family !!! Glad to hear Emily voice again it sounded so strong & healthy !!!

@santiagobenites 28 днів тому

You know that it's spring in Ontario when it's sunny and mild in march and snowing and cold in April 😂

@kissurviva8035 20 днів тому

I love your content, when I can't get out, moreover it's hard for me to watch when I'm sopose to be out. When I get to age 60, I'm going to start winding things down and go live in the woods again. Thanks again for taking us along.

@aips0 28 днів тому

Anyone else noticed that Shawn is F***ING JACKED?! 💪💪

@lisahause8705 28 днів тому

Yes, handsome man , beautiful wife & daughters too! Good looking family!

@heru-deshet359 28 днів тому

He leads a ruff and tuff existence. Of course, he's jacked, lol!

@j.b.5230 28 днів тому

He talks about his recent weight loss and change in diet on his other channel

@FlorinLupas 28 днів тому

Getting jacked comes with the package when building everything by yourself 😊

@jfrodgers7858 28 днів тому

Always have.

@victoriaarango2276 28 днів тому

Me encanta la forma de trabajar tuya amigo. Tu cabaña es cálida y hermosa. Disfruto al máximo lo que haces. ❤❤❤

@RedandWhite232 27 днів тому

Me and my wife love your videos! Been watching your channel for a while now. Had the pleasure of meeting you in person at a gas station in BC last September, I was star struck. What a treat you added to my trip. Just wanted to tell you that your videos are what really inspired me to make my own wood creations in the wildness. Thank you for your videos and hopefully we get to cross paths again, and this time I have more to say instead of being tongue tied.

@chasethecat3839 26 днів тому

Now that's awesome that u spotted him in your travels and got to meet him. What a great little story 😊

@kaatteey 28 днів тому

That opening shot - great cinematography special effects tension building material 😅

@CCRider5312 28 днів тому

Yeah that big tree needed to be taken down or eventually it would’ve fell on your building, Good video 👍🏼

@TheRooster1122 28 днів тому

Beautiful Doggy you have Shawn… Love Golden Retriever’s

@janinewelle4429 28 днів тому

Awesome video Shawn loved it 👍🥰💖❤️💕🇺🇸🙏

@ronsafreed2400 28 днів тому

if i get in a boat i take my pole..haa,,,nice looking stream there..yes if there dead take them down...i dont like a leaning tree,,or dead ones..nice to see you working Shawn..we are having a flood here local,,in Wv...it has rained for over 3 weeks,,im sick of it...we need a lot of Sun shine now..be careful cutting those trees,,stay safe

@chasethecat3839 26 днів тому

Did u get tornadoes last week there? It's my home state. Most beautiful state in America! Take me home, country roads. I'm in md now Not the same people wise. Or forest land. Love me some WV

@marisanavarro996 28 днів тому

Bendiciones señor Shawn. Me encanta verlo cada semana. Cuídense mucho. Un abrazo y gracias por compartir 😊

@timothygazda9441 26 днів тому

Thank God for giving man such a loving and trusted partner in Dogs!!

@earlneville3895 28 днів тому

Hello Shawn from Pickwick Minnesota

@brucemacdonald1847 28 днів тому

Another Tapping season bites the dust. Shawn works so dam hard!!!

@andyrichey1192 26 днів тому

Yeah, this is what I’m talking about after a long winter. Just get out in the canoes yeah right up there with the good old campfire love it. Here watching Sunday, April 7 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="150">2:30</a> PM. 👍👍😎

@denniscampbell8240 20 днів тому

I been busy working on my off grid cabin ,,,,,haven't had time to keep up with your journey ,,,,but it's good to see your still going strong 😊

@williamleopold507 28 днів тому

Thanks for sharing , keep safe .

@user-uf7jv9rz5s 28 днів тому

パンケーキにハチミツ美味しそうです。😋ファミリーでのランチも楽しそうでした。相棒🐕はボートに乗るのが好きなのかな⁉️ 4月になって雪解け水の川も流れてが早くて水かさも増していますね、アウトドアーで活動するのが楽しい季節になりましたね❗️😊

@katdvjackson 28 днів тому

Dude! Happy to see you and Kali on line again! I hope the break was for good reasons, Vacations for fun and the like? Not for ailments or sickness? As we get older, I'm in my 60's. One never knows what surprise comes after one's warrantee expires? LOL

@empirecamping 28 днів тому

멋진 고 힘찬 영상 잘보고 갑니다 응원드립니다

@kathyhensarling2537 28 днів тому

Shawn, isn’t God’s world beautiful? There is nothing better than a good friend, a loving dog and pure nature. Wow!

@ws775 28 днів тому

Amen!

@judyschepp8748 24 дні тому

AMEN also!!!!🎉🎉😊

@morairacalpe6496 28 днів тому

Bonjours de France Marseille 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@kathyl5610 22 дні тому

As usual, another beautiful video!

@shinaiandbogu 28 днів тому

Cali is the best dog!!!

@allanlugo8095 28 днів тому

Hello from NY..I just turned 68...I cut wood as well..I noticed you rolled that log....I do the same.... please use a belt. Don't mess up your back like I did...we not getting any younger

@beatrizvillegas4212 21 день тому

Hola Shawn desde Colombia,me encanta lo qué haces…te sigo hace mucho tiempo adoro a Cali

@2nd_of_3 19 днів тому

Really liking that collapsing fire ring..

@stanleyfrom 19 днів тому

Thanks for the content

@remystraub6990 27 днів тому

merci JAMES

@ericperron4971 27 днів тому

WoW magnifique. Comme d’habitude. Merci

@philclayton5163 28 днів тому

Looking healthy mate, got some lovely slabs for joinery projects there.

@peperetuque7744 27 днів тому

you work hard but you are doing great job on your own,,, Cali love watching you she is a a good dog for sure 👍👍👍

@jekinneys 28 днів тому

Cali is my hero!! Thank you for giving her a chance at the best dog life available.

@jerrystout3032 27 днів тому

Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍!😇!

@Wald-Bushcraft 28 днів тому

Thanks for the interesting video.

@brendad585 28 днів тому

Thank you.

@truthreigns7 28 днів тому

Great work

@goodguy6352 28 днів тому

Love this!

@lupettozonzolante 28 днів тому

Video bellissimo Shawn 🐺

@user-cc2sy9vn9b 28 днів тому

Love the video's,

@ltanthrax8435 26 днів тому

Kali is building just like Dad is 😊

@virgilviereckjr.6881 28 днів тому

Great video, & thanks for sharing. ✝️🙋🏻‍♂️🇺🇸

@randallolson7554 27 днів тому

love your respect for the homestead & cali is a super dog .following both channels

@andyrichey1192 26 днів тому

I even have a old vintage camper trailer to pull behind. Gosh I would just have a blast there. 👍👍😎

@taurota1554 28 днів тому

outstanding and awesome

@carlahubbard7561 22 дні тому

The landscapes are gorgeous and Cali is such a good girl!

@roquelinarios8369 27 днів тому

Cali es lo máximo!!!❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

@lindamoore691 25 днів тому

I thought the tree was going to hit the roof too ! I also thought the boiling syrup was going to break the glass as he poured it in. Great video and thank you for sharing. 👏😀❤️

@HerbOldenburg 21 день тому

Your dog is cool - thx for sharing

@user-rl6hh2hj5f 20 днів тому

Hermosísima familia, y bella esposa

@Tabonaasmr 28 днів тому

Te entiendo a veces tomamos decisiones difíciles pero necesarias, lo importante es estar consciente y ver que honras esos arboles devolviendo a la tierra siguiendo su caminar en todas las facetas.🤠👏👏👏