Building a Log Cabin in The Cold North

Episode 150, in which we are building on the timber entrance and showel some more snow.

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This is a vlog about our struggles and joys of living off the grid in the forests of Jämtland, Sweden.

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Tova, Mathias and Ivar

[Talasbuan]

Listen to these very interesting ways to tell you that you are free, and reflect on what this would mean when building a community:

[myreasonforlife.]

Hello beautiful family I missed you!!! Hope everyone is doing well and thriving.. yes mustn't repeat yourself there's no need for extra energy but for only where it's needed. For the newcomers go to their playlists and start from the beginning, they have a beautiful story and a journey that one would love to live. And the beautiful land of the free 🕊️💙

[Rosemarie]

I *love * the translated conversations between you and your son. Would love to see more!

[idgeeg]

I love watching Ivar, on his daily adventures! Such a lucky boy, to have mother and father, giving him freedom! Also I could watch, Mathias work all day! Blessings!

[veronicabalfourpaul]

How lovely to have your son at work with you. He will learn so much, and so will you. 😊

[eyeamdust]

Oh my god, matthias... What a wonderful little boy you have, and you are such a wonderful father. You are teaching him so much about life and about work and the satisfaction of both. You literally had a philosophical and psychological conversation with that young boy, Ivar. He really listens to you when you talk. He's curious about the meaning of words. He copies everything that you do. I cried when you were talking to him about what would happen if the big house blew down and you were explaining things to him. But then you said, "But now you're here." Not only do you love him because he is your son. Because you will always be working side by side to make a better life for the family. You let him know what value he is and what he adds to your life there on your homestead. Brilliant!

[lisanewman]

It is truly impressive what you can do. Makes me think 🤔 now that’s a real man! We need more men like you in society these days. Your son will be a good catch one day with you both as such great role models to follow as are your parents.

[rikkibiermann]

Always a pleasure to watch, Matias, Tova & Ivar. Thank you.
Rikki Biermann, Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

[virginiaharrell]

Things may go a little slower with your son around. But you always stop to help, talk with and explain any questions he may have. He is very lucky to have a father that always puts him first. That’s something to be proud of. Great job

[RamonaG]

Full moon walks in the snow sounds magical ☺️

[JulieCrawford-lr]

Ivar is growing and learning every day to be like his father!❤ He will soon be helping you and your burdens will be lighter. What a joy to have the love and nurturing of wonderful parents!❤❤❤

[SwedishWoodlandStories]

Hard work keeps you warm 😁 I hate to fix the tractor every week in the cold, but building a house during winter is on another level.

[loriflori]

As I watched this, I kept thinking what a patient father you are! My husband loved our children, but he'd have sent them off to play somewhere else after about 5 minutes! Especially the one who loved playing with "boy toys", as he called them.

[DavidStevenson-gweo]

A family is a community in of itself, the hardest part is keeping things all together, a thing governments have tried to destroy in so many ways.

[slump]

I will go then to the beginning of your videos and start there.

[DonnaMullen-clwb]

My grandparents on both sides were from Sweden and Finland. I so enjoy getting to have a glimpse of both countries and a little bit of life there! At my age it’s unlikely I will be able to visit so I shall live that dream vicariously thru your videos. Thanks again, Donna Bergstrom

[patriciarichardson]

You both have a very sweet little boy. love watching him enjoy the snow.

[charola]

Great Larken Rose and brilliant dr Tom Cowan! Thank you for spreading!!

[XCarfaxAbbeyX]

I can't believe Ivar has grown so much--I guess I lost track of you all!! Looks like the work proceeds apace and everyone is healthy and happy. I will tune in more often as I was just after Ivar was born! Love from Pennysylvania, USA💗

[julianneavery]

It's wind speed in English. That's O.K. we know what you mean. That's in the U.S.A. It's nice to see you have help. He's learning and growing fast. It's great to see over the years your skills developed a great deal.