Installing a Gravel Driveway and Pad for My Next Buildings on the Homestead
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Date: 2024-03-23
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twa2471
I've been busy myself clearing about an acre more of overgrown stuff, leveling it out, picking rocks till I'm blue in the face and getting it ready for planting and did a circular gravel drive in front of the 30X26 garage/ workshop I put up last year that I still need to finish up doors, solar and the inside on. Got snowed out the last 2 days though with several snow squalls coming through, low teens and heavy winds so I'm dubbing off today. Looking around though it probably wouldn't hurt to break out the broom and get busy, I have 2 dogs and it's shedding season so I think I got enough dust dinosaurs floating around the cabin, I could almost knit another dog! LOL
Plus it's mud season in VT. and have puppy prints everywhere, and YES it's as bad as it's rumored to be and a separate season in it's own right here in VT, where foot and a half ruts in the roads is the norm up here in the mountains and boonies. No Biggie, I like it that way, it keeps the Riff Raff away.
I love working on my little patch of forest and improving my land and building stuff but pushing 74 now it's going a bit slower than I'd like sometimes, but then I've only been here a bit > 3 years so far and I've already accomplished allot already considering I'm doing all the work by myself!
The used tractor I bought a month ago has and will really help out though. Soon as the weather permits I'll be planting about 2 -2 1/2 acres with a mix of wild flowers, Red & White Clover along with a couple apple trees, 20 Arborvitaes, a few ceder, Hemlock and a small 1/2 acre food plot up on the mountain above me which are all 99% prepped and ready to go and most the trees on site already and have got allot done this year all ready with this mild Winter we've had so far.
Hopefully I can put my land into current use status this year so I can get help from the State Forestry Dept. in doing a wildlife and forest management program on my land and establish an even better deer yard than I have already. I'm loaded with all kinds of wildlife, especially Deer, Turkey, Bear, Fox and Bobcats and have 2 brooks loaded with Brook Trout, one that runs right in front of the cabin, and a nice mixed forest all around me but I want to do more improvements to draw in more small game. I've established several brush piles up on the mountain and it's already attracting in more Coons, Rabbits and Partridge, even though very few so far. All around me for miles is nothing but state and timber company land that won't be harvested again for years with only 4 house's on this road and no other houses or power for 6 miles after that, with those being way on the other side of the mountain from here. That part of the road is closed 5-6 months out of the year as well and still is presently. Nice and peaceful here and a wonderful little 25 acre slice of Heaven for sure, just wish I hadn't procrastinated so long in finding it!
Life is good at the High Mountain Homestead
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I've been busy myself clearing about an acre more of overgrown stuff, leveling it out, picking rocks till I'm blue in the face and getting it ready for planting and did a circular gravel drive in front of the 30X26 garage/ workshop I put up last year that I still need to finish up doors, solar and the inside on. Got snowed out the last 2 days though with several snow squalls coming through, low teens and heavy winds so I'm dubbing off today. Looking around though it probably wouldn't hurt to break out the broom and get busy, I have 2 dogs and it's shedding season so I think I got enough dust dinosaurs floating around the cabin, I could almost knit another dog! LOL
Plus it's mud season in VT. and have puppy prints everywhere, and YES it's as bad as it's rumored to be and a separate season in it's own right here in VT, where foot and a half ruts in the roads is the norm up here in the mountains and boonies. No Biggie, I like it that way, it keeps the Riff Raff away.
I love working on my little patch of forest and improving my land and building stuff but pushing 74 now it's going a bit slower than I'd like sometimes, but then I've only been here a bit > 3 years so far and I've already accomplished allot already considering I'm doing all the work by myself!
The used tractor I bought a month ago has and will really help out though. Soon as the weather permits I'll be planting about 2 -2 1/2 acres with a mix of wild flowers, Red & White Clover along with a couple apple trees, 20 Arborvitaes, a few ceder, Hemlock and a small 1/2 acre food plot up on the mountain above me which are all 99% prepped and ready to go and most the trees on site already and have got allot done this year all ready with this mild Winter we've had so far.
Hopefully I can put my land into current use status this year so I can get help from the State Forestry Dept. in doing a wildlife and forest management program on my land and establish an even better deer yard than I have already. I'm loaded with all kinds of wildlife, especially Deer, Turkey, Bear, Fox and Bobcats and have 2 brooks loaded with Brook Trout, one that runs right in front of the cabin, and a nice mixed forest all around me but I want to do more improvements to draw in more small game. I've established several brush piles up on the mountain and it's already attracting in more Coons, Rabbits and Partridge, even though very few so far. All around me for miles is nothing but state and timber company land that won't be harvested again for years with only 4 house's on this road and no other houses or power for 6 miles after that, with those being way on the other side of the mountain from here. That part of the road is closed 5-6 months out of the year as well and still is presently. Nice and peaceful here and a wonderful little 25 acre slice of Heaven for sure, just wish I hadn't procrastinated so long in finding it!
Life is good at the High Mountain Homestead
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Snowdog070
So that viewers better understand the reasoning behind the gravel driveway it would be great if you could describe the geography of the new surface and work shed in relation to your cabin. I understand that if you would do this your description would be limited to keep your location more secret but for the moment I take it that you currently park your truck at the entrance to the property at or near the public right of way or private road along which you have legal access and then proceed by UTV to the work shed and then to the cabin. If this is true then the driveway would allow you to park your truck off the right of way at the work shed on your property and then proceed from there to the cabin by UTV. That would keep your truck safer and of course get you closer to your cabin. I have a camp where I have to park at the end of the public right of way like everyone else does and then proceed by ATV 7 kms through the bush to the camp. I am often concerned about the safety of my truck out in the middle of nowhere while I'm 7 kms away in the bush. Thanks if you can do this.
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So that viewers better understand the reasoning behind the gravel driveway it would be great if you could describe the geography of the new surface and work shed in relation to your cabin. I understand that if you would do this your description would be limited to keep your location more secret but for the moment I take it that you currently park your truck at the entrance to the property at or near the public right of way or private road along which you have legal access and then proceed by UTV to the work shed and then to the cabin. If this is true then the driveway would allow you to park your truck off the right of way at the work shed on your property and then proceed from there to the cabin by UTV. That would keep your truck safer and of course get you closer to your cabin. I have a camp where I have to park at the end of the public right of way like everyone else does and then proceed by ATV 7 kms through the bush to the camp. I am often concerned about the safety of my truck out in the middle of nowhere while I'm 7 kms away in the bush. Thanks if you can do this.
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kaboom-zf2bl
ahhh gotta love that Banjo. been a great day. was out on the city street traffic whizzing by a dozen people walking down the sidewalk. myself head to grab some groceries and poof there between the road and a busy parking lot a gorgeous female turkey chowing down on seeds and what not. of course I stopped and watched for a good 5 minutes and she looked and said ahh fine watch then kind of look and went on eating. never expected to see a skittish turkey IN the CITY and not being so bold. it was AWESOME. been a relaxing day and this video just hit at the right time too
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ahhh gotta love that Banjo. been a great day. was out on the city street traffic whizzing by a dozen people walking down the sidewalk. myself head to grab some groceries and poof there between the road and a busy parking lot a gorgeous female turkey chowing down on seeds and what not. of course I stopped and watched for a good 5 minutes and she looked and said ahh fine watch then kind of look and went on eating. never expected to see a skittish turkey IN the CITY and not being so bold. it was AWESOME. been a relaxing day and this video just hit at the right time too
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lindapetersen1800
SHAWN & OUR CALI! Love it when you told Cali she was the retriever not you ! Made me giggle thinking OUR CALI has gotten use to the time of you & the wife together ! That was sweet I must say! Ladies can treat dogs in different ways like children! Love that Pad there so what is going to be the NEW building Am waiting for the building to begin ! I know you do a great job at what you do! ALL of it is GREAT!
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SHAWN & OUR CALI! Love it when you told Cali she was the retriever not you ! Made me giggle thinking OUR CALI has gotten use to the time of you & the wife together ! That was sweet I must say! Ladies can treat dogs in different ways like children! Love that Pad there so what is going to be the NEW building Am waiting for the building to begin ! I know you do a great job at what you do! ALL of it is GREAT!
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Eeropolvasti
Wouuuu, timem 5. 00, what kind of Ax do you have, was it frozen, never seen anything. like that, Get a Finnish One, Fiskars. That would never, ever happen again! Best in a World, and. even I am writing from Sunny South Florida. living her since 1985, my Hometown is at exact Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, at Northern Finland! Keep it up, man, cant wait, you will build up real Sauna! =)
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Wouuuu, timem 5. 00, what kind of Ax do you have, was it frozen, never seen anything. like that, Get a Finnish One, Fiskars. That would never, ever happen again! Best in a World, and. even I am writing from Sunny South Florida. living her since 1985, my Hometown is at exact Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, at Northern Finland! Keep it up, man, cant wait, you will build up real Sauna! =)
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mayvatcher4858
I’ve seen a lot of changes in the content of late and this 6 minute video was will a waist of time, why bother to put up a six minute video I’ve followed you from the beginning and have admired your work but now I can honestly say it’s not worth my time wishing you will on your continuing journey and many blessings but I’m out.
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I’ve seen a lot of changes in the content of late and this 6 minute video was will a waist of time, why bother to put up a six minute video I’ve followed you from the beginning and have admired your work but now I can honestly say it’s not worth my time wishing you will on your continuing journey and many blessings but I’m out.
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athollmcnicoll1028
But Dad I am a dog and as such like to play games with you, so when Ilie down and look at you, what I am actually looking at is where I know my dummy is located and its up to you, the human to find it for me before I go off into the cold tundra to retrieve it.
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But Dad I am a dog and as such like to play games with you, so when Ilie down and look at you, what I am actually looking at is where I know my dummy is located and its up to you, the human to find it for me before I go off into the cold tundra to retrieve it.
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John-Adams-Can
Awesome work! I didnt see but u can smooth the road really fast if you tilt the bucket down and float the front while you back up. Rock is super expensive especially with half loads. Shawn, do you think sap will run again this coming week
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Awesome work! I didnt see but u can smooth the road really fast if you tilt the bucket down and float the front while you back up. Rock is super expensive especially with half loads. Shawn, do you think sap will run again this coming week
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wedemgoyz7678
LOL the haters cant catch a break hahahahah. Thinking you gotta be tarzan when you mention Self reliance, uses tractor once in 5 years and you get mad. you got nothing on Shawn, hes the goat of cabins
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LOL the haters cant catch a break hahahahah. Thinking you gotta be tarzan when you mention Self reliance, uses tractor once in 5 years and you get mad. you got nothing on Shawn, hes the goat of cabins
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dickmcsaucy
It almost seems pointless to continue to buildout a homestead in a country that has become so totalitarian that it can put you in prison for life for speech that dictator Trudeau Castro doesn't like.
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It almost seems pointless to continue to buildout a homestead in a country that has become so totalitarian that it can put you in prison for life for speech that dictator Trudeau Castro doesn't like.
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shawn_james
Screw a tire into your chopping block so that the wood doesnt go flying everywhere when you chop it. Try to find 30 inch inner diameter tire so you can put q lot of wood in there at one time.
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Screw a tire into your chopping block so that the wood doesnt go flying everywhere when you chop it. Try to find 30 inch inner diameter tire so you can put q lot of wood in there at one time.
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iranipanganiban31
hi shaun, i'm ronnie from alberta, i'm one of your avid fan, i'm enjoy watching your videos specially while you are building a cabin. i also like your clver dog cali, hes so talented
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hi shaun, i'm ronnie from alberta, i'm one of your avid fan, i'm enjoy watching your videos specially while you are building a cabin. i also like your clver dog cali, hes so talented
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SWAMPHUNTER644
You are rather brave to be doing that work with a compact tractor at this time of year. It is a recipe for getting stuck and it usually takes another tractor to get you out. Good luck.
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You are rather brave to be doing that work with a compact tractor at this time of year. It is a recipe for getting stuck and it usually takes another tractor to get you out. Good luck.
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dandaniels4558
You needs chains on them there tires
Cali says i dont know dad i didnt see where you through it last time so how am i supose to point
She went right and it went left
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You needs chains on them there tires
Cali says i dont know dad i didnt see where you through it last time so how am i supose to point
She went right and it went left
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rogertemple7193
I always like seeing Cali walking up to you with her toy wanting you
to throw it especially when you are working you and Cali take care
and have a nice weekend.
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I always like seeing Cali walking up to you with her toy wanting you
to throw it especially when you are working you and Cali take care
and have a nice weekend.
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Esoj.
A wife, a dog, and a tractor. All you need to do now is crack open an ice cold beer and you’ll be ready to write the next country chart-topper. Lol, have a good weekend!
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A wife, a dog, and a tractor. All you need to do now is crack open an ice cold beer and you’ll be ready to write the next country chart-topper. Lol, have a good weekend!
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ianlovi1
You had said in a previous video that you were moving the work shop to a new location to where you put the fireplace etc. Higher up ground. Did you change your mind
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You had said in a previous video that you were moving the work shop to a new location to where you put the fireplace etc. Higher up ground. Did you change your mind
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sandyjuntunen4088
Hmmm. Your description said landing pad. Getting yourself a helicopter now, Shawn If you could build one and fly it, it wouldn't surprise me at all!
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Hmmm. Your description said landing pad. Getting yourself a helicopter now, Shawn If you could build one and fly it, it wouldn't surprise me at all!
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shawn_james
All I had to do to make it snow again was to rake thatch out of the lawn, and it snowed the next day. Silly spring like temps tricking us!
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All I had to do to make it snow again was to rake thatch out of the lawn, and it snowed the next day. Silly spring like temps tricking us!
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shawn_james
Hello, what distance is there between the workshop and the cabin Thank you for all your increasingly interesting videos.
Bernard
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Hello, what distance is there between the workshop and the cabin Thank you for all your increasingly interesting videos.
Bernard
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