I'm a MI girl and your channel has been a favorite of mine for years now, along with your wifes channel. Both so grounded and level headed. The world needs more people like you and your wife!! Love listening to your stories, never stop making videos!
Love the video! If you have ever sat by a campfire and talked with friends and family you know how comforting this video is to me. It's raining and snowing in Michigan today so it is a perfect time to spend around Dave's campfire!
I got a story for you Dave! I did it! Sold the house, bought some vacant land in the UP. Youve been an absolute inspiration! Its taken a few years but the planets finally aligned just right enough to make my move. In a previous video, you said, "I don't have ___, but I have land" You have no idea how hard those words hit home. I'll never forget that comment! In a short time, cabin will be built, but for now I'm clearing the living space by hand just bcuz of the freedom I feel. Picked up a wall tent. Its amazing, by the way! Ect ect ect!! Would have preferred to send you an email but to keep it brief, I have to say "thank you"! Your videos have dramatically influenced a strangers dreams!! I salute you brother!! I feel pretty damn "radical"!!
I've been watching you for 2 years now, I live in Minnesota and I have built a couple of small cabins just like you. And I really inspire your videos, everytime I get that notification on my phone that bushradical posted another video I'm excited to sit back and enjoy. Thanks for everything you do, I'm sure you love ur job!
I agree with Doug. I have often thought that you could have a career as a voiceover guy. I really enjoyed this video and sitting around the fire with you. Thanks Dave.
Do you or have you pranked the kids like the pets Lol if you ever get to read this, in you next campfire stories ep tell us some of those. I'm going back through your vid esp the ones where you drive to Alaska. I'm planning on trip next summer I'm in southern Indiana so I can take same route. You and Brooke have inspired me
I was lost in the woods once when I was a kid. I was about 12 and my grandma lived out in the middle of nowhere in Arkansas. When our family went to visit, I'd spend all day in the woods. There was a decent sized creek that ran through it, but the nearest neighbor on the other side was probably 15-20 miles since the paper company owned all of it. One day, I went out early, crossed the stream and went in search of an old, grown up road that used to be part of the Trail of Tears. I had hiked there with my parents, and I knew roughly where it was. (I'd say it was a good 5 mile hike, at least). I found the road no problem, but coming back I decided to take a detour to find the remains of a house that had burned about 50 years before. Didn't find the house, so I started back towards my grandma's. ..at least I thought I did. I probably walked another 2-3 miles w/o seeing any landmarks I recognized. Finally, I stopped, having no idea where I was. All my senses were pointing forward, but I knew I should have been back by then. The only thing I knew to do was to find the creek. I turned around and walked until at last, I heard water. I knew which direction the creek ran, but it was running the wrong way from the direction I thought I was going! Against all my senses, I turned and started walking upstream. I finally got back to my grandma's. It was a good lesson of how easy it is to get turned around. I always carried a compass w/ me after that.
As someone who lives in a chaotic city- these videos from you and your wife are life savers for me. You’re both so gifted at so much more than cabin building. 🙏🏼
Thanks Dave for the great stories. You have a natural way of telling your stories, it keeps us intrigued. It would be fun to do more of these I know you have at least a thousand great stories to tell. As a kid I hung out with my grandpa and his buddies. They would tell stories from the olden days, the big war etc... Tonight I realized I missed hearing those stories. So please do this again. Stories by the Fire. I'm sure there our a lot of us fans that would partake. God Bless
Being a fellow Michigander, your stories really strike accord with me, I love em! You make me miss the old Michigan I once knew as a kid growing up there. Not easy to do, at age 59, way too cold and cloudy for me now but love the stories.
I could sit around a bon fire and listen to your stories all night. You have lived a very adventurous life and your videos you bring us on your journey's and am glad you started this channel.
This was awesome! I feel like storytelling is a lost art! Thank you Dave for sharing these educational, funny & scary times that you experienced! You & Brooke are so entertaining! So happy you both are on you tube!!!🤗
Back in the late 60's I hitch-hiked up to Alaska, down to Kenai and up to Fairbanks and back to Northern California, I was 18. I have never before met such genuinely nice people. Rich people want to tell you about their trip to Europe and all the great cities they stayed at. I earned my great adventure the hard way.
So great, Dave! What a wonderful way to turn a simple brush burning chore into fun for thousands! I love campfire tales under the stars, really any gathering of folks around the kitchen table, story telling at libraries, any chance to share tales of your life or family stories is just such a gift. I can't believe you've only been at this for five years! You're videos are beautifully made and the content is always informative and a treat. Thanks, its been a pleasure. 😊
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent Dave! I could listen to you all afternoon! Your tales of adventure are epic! 'Thank you for sharing them with us! Liz from Ontario, Canada
This seems like a very pleasant way to spend an evening. Just sitting around a fire telling and listening to stories. Thank you for sharing your stories. You told them well.
🔥🌲 ABSOLUTELY Love stories by the campfire! You and Brooke have a wonderful knack for storytelling and such terrific stories!! Thank you for sharing!🌲🔥
Love the campfire story time. I need a hot chocolate and a nice fire to go with it. Would love to see you AND Brooke do something like this too. You guys are fun to watch - together and individually 😃 You're a good storyteller my friend 😄 Thank you!!
Your channel Dave is always worth the time to hear someone who's been there done that,and I know that the Lord has watched over you and Brooke in your many adventures and travels .So keep us updated,the both of you and we will be watching you through the winter and we will pray for you alls safe travels and upcoming videos.
Awesome stories Dave! I was sitting right beside you at that campfire, totally enthralled with your experiences! We all thank God that he created you and Brook to allow us “wanna-bes” to live vicariously through your experiences!
Dave, I absolutely loved this! It was like I was there! Gotta add, you & Brooke are still my absolute favorites! The dark, the fire & it’s sounds enhanced by your stories!
They are a great couple to know! Especially these day's when people don't show much respect for each Other!!! Being Christian Has alot to do with it! I Think!!! 🤗
Thank you for this video Dave!! These stories are great. I can relate to them all. You should get your brother to tell the beach swim story from his perspective LOL
This was really neat. Just hanging out with you and listening to your stories. Well done and very calming. You Sir should make videos telling stories. Perfect setting at night in front of a nice warm fire. Please do more like this. Really enjoyed it.🔥🤗
Hey Dave,I loved this video man. I was laughing my butt off at the first one and could've sat here in my chair listening to your fireside stories all night long. Thank you and God bless my brother.
I’m sure you don’t read the comments Dave but I just wanted to say thank you for all the work you put into these videos. They sure are relaxing to watch on a Sunday evening. 🙂
Hello from Wisconsin! Those were some awesome stories Dave! You and Brooke are so inspiring and you should know that both of your voices are very calming, add some nature to it and you've got yourself a great video!
I love campfire stories! Many young memories UpNorth (Thunder Bay-Lake Huron) @ the Hunting Cabin 4 miles 2-track trail… “poking sticks & telling lies” is what the hunters called it. My parents are from Mio/Fairview (where most of my family lives), but I was born and raised in the Irish Hills (Southern Michigan-near Michigan Int’l Speedway). Lived in Seattle for about 5 years and experienced a lot of outdoor activities (riding my horse in the mountains). Always found my way back to Michigan! Always wondered my love for the outdoors was influenced by my parents very rural upbringing (especially my dad being raised in his Amish Gpa’s house his first 8 years of life). Dad calls UpNorth “God’s Country.”
I get the idea that Dave is exactly who you think he is. Just a super nice guy with a good work ethic, a sense of adventure and lots of common sense. Interesting, Real people are interesting to watch. Thanks for being you, Dave!
This video brought back so many memories of my dad dabbling in photography and we would have slide show movie nights. Really great times! Thanks for sharing your stories with us!
You're the whole package, experience, nice voice, and the ability to explain things, tell stories, you can't learn that easily, for you it's natural, it's a gift, so thank you to share a little part of your life.
Why did I wait four days to watch this? Dave, I loved this video. Do more of these! Get the wife involved too. I’m sure she’s got some great stories too!
You were talking about getting lost in the woods. I've done that a few times. It is scary!! But have you ever got lost in a multi level parking garage? I did, by myself, got turned around and walked about 2-1/2 hours looking for my truck. What a blessing!!! I had forgotten my parking stub in the truck. So security couldn't help me. Lesson learned,!!
Such fun and interesting campfire stories! Its so neat to know how you got your start. Just love your channel and content!!! Brooke's too! You're both so inspiring to me!
Video is a little on the long side and I've been seeing it for a couple days thinking "do I have time for this". Well, this evening I need to cook supper and I could listen to blah, blah on the news or I could listen to a soothing voice tell me about his travels and adventures. I'm so glad I decided to listen to you. It was like visiting with a friend in my kitchen. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
A great incite into your life Dave! It’s amazing the great stories you shared and we can’t get enough of your building projects that you and Brooke share Thank you for what you do ❤
Thanks for doing what you do Dave, your video's are awesome, may God continue to bless you and Brooke and keep you healthy and free to live your amazing lives.
The fact that U can tell us these stories proves...U have the 'lives of a cat'! Can't imagine what number U R on? YIKES Dave! Sometimes one can B 2 radical. This vid proves that 'someone' is surely looking out 4 U. Thanks 4 sharing. Health and God Bless!
I remember the massive Thomas fire and mudslides in SantaBarbara. Fire department was incredible. Many were disappointed how the Sheriffs deputies got a kick out of treating the residents like garbage. Closest thing I’ve ever seen to martial law, well…until the recent “event”.
Dave you're an amazing videographer and story teller. One incredible thing about you and Brooke and your videos, is y'all are packed with common sense and lacking in nonsense. No silliness or fairy dust to entice a watcher, just good old truth and getting it done. Thank you for sharing.
I hope you get as much joy back as you shared in this episode. Story telling like that is amazing! I love how you gave insight and explained your lessons and The Lessons going to the woods/forest gives a person(s). Thank you!
I enjoyed your stories. Thanks Dave. I have been watching you for years. I ran across Brook's channel first when she bought the remote land in Michigan and was excited to share it with you for the first time. After I tuned into your channel and have been watching every since.
the fact tat i am asian, living in tropical country and listening to this on my whole lunch break is just amazing. 😂 i love the carpentry, i love the stories, i love the creativity and the fact you don't use annoying background music makes this videos somehow...soothing. thank you.
Very good fireside stories Thanks so much I really enjoyed this. Even though I'm late to the party. LOL-I've been watching Girl in the woods for about a year now-thought I would catch up on some of your stuff.
Wow - stories 'round the campfire. This is a classic and a wonderful piece for the memories stack. I love it, you could feel the warmth of the fire while listening to the adventures! Thanks for sharing! 🥰😎
I agree with you about getting lost. Ive also got lost in the woods and on water....You never forget that feeling. Never went out without a compass again!
