Captivating Treehouse Build -TIMELAPSE- (Start to Finish)
My grandson and I built this enchanted cabin, deep in the middle of Alaska. It was an amazing experience, one we will both treasure for the rest of our lives. Almost all of the materials are scrounged and salvaged, most are reclaimed from torn down buildings, or cut from old pallets. The door of the cabin was claimed from a century-old outhouse (imagine the stories it could tell). The moose antlers used for the door handles were sheds found out by the river. Drox and I are so pleased to be able to share this treehouse build with you. We wish you all the magic in the forest.
Acoustic guitar music was provided by Son-In-Law Eric (Drox's father).
Outro photos were provided by my friend Tonja Labuda at Kith and Kin Photography. Be sure to check out her beautiful work here: kithandkinphoto.co
That young man is a natural!he is very blessed to have such a wonderful grandfather to teach him!❤
Thank you and yes, I agree, his interest in building and working in general is not typical. He's a great sidekick!
What an amazing life you have made for your family ❤
Me encanta este video me gustaría seguir viéndolos trabajar juntos para el será un gran tesoro que los pueda ver cuando sea grande
@@ThisIsMyAlaska This was adorable. I love that he worked with you. Reminds me of 'working' along with my dad when I was little who was also born and raised until about 8 or 9 in Alaska. Love the little crooked chimney, just like out of a fairytale book. Super cool video
@sandraolivo177 ❤ I agree Uchida a beautiful dad and child x
What a wonderful surprise to see a video from you!!!! I have really missed you and your family. What a great experience Drox had working with his Grandpa. I know both of you will cherish the memories made! I LOVE the fairy cabin...wonderful job as usual!!!
Your grandson will cherish this memory like he did with the cabin build. Someday when he gets older he will tell his friends and family all about what him and grandpa did together.❤❤
What an amazing project, makes me sad I wasn’t able to have children, I can see the joy in you both, God Bless your heart, your Alaskan
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This video brought tears to my eyes. What you’ve done for your grandson is beautiful. Skills, love, and memories he will always treasure. Thank you.
It means so much to know you enjoyed our adventure. I treasure my time with Drox. Being a grandparent is just the best. I want to make the most of these years
Me too. So many moments i teared up. Such beautiful memories being built with his grandson and the lil guy did so well helping ❤
I agree with those sentiments! His grandson has seen that he can do anything with the right tool and experience. That’s so much better than the helplessness I feel when a curtain rod falls down or something 😂
This is way better than a PlayStation or an Xbox. The memories will last for ever.
The moments and memories you are leaving in your grandson´s mind are priceless. My warmest regards to both of you.
It is such a pleasure to be able to build into my grandson’s life. Thank you for watching
@@ThisIsMyAlaskanewly subscribed, simply fantastic, God bless 🙌
No cell , phones, tv's or electronics, just lots of hard work and love! Beautiful watching you and Drox working together on this beautiful build. It just warms my heart and renews my faith in humanity! We all need a little of that in todays crazy, messed up world.
Hello Paul! It is truly good to hear from you. Just made my night. Peace
Gayle and Drox - It is so great to see the two of you back on KZhead. We have missed you an awful lot. You provide some of the very best content available on KZhead. The quality of your productions and the type of content is absolutely top notch and this video was so welcomed. A lot has happened with my family while you were away and we needed something like this to return a little bit of the dream to our lives. Thank you so much for sharing this video at this time. Kindest Regards, Randy Wiley in Arizona
God speed on your recovery Randy.
@@sinbads.4189 - Thank you sinbad. I hope to get back to making sticks and a normal life someday down the road.
Oh, the memories your grandson will have! And hopefully, he will share the things you've made together with his grandson someday!
I so enjoyed doing this project with him and I fully expect Drox to have his own channel one day...maybe even building with his own son or grandson- nothing would please me more. Thank you for watching.
Your amazing? 🤍
My heart is swelling with the love that boy shows for his grandpa. The memories he’ll cherish for the rest of his life. The pride of workmanship you’ve shown him. What a remarkable gift to have given that precious young man. And all the while his beloved dog is along for the whole ride. You grandpa are a jewel in his memory crown. You should be so proud.
Thank you Sandra. Drox and I had the best of summers. We will never forget it.
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Glad to see you folks are ok, I was a commercial/industrial electrician for over 45 years, I gave up my spikes about 20 years or so ago, age stiffens bones and I was not as spry as when I was younger, watching you climb brought back memories. Your grandson has grown a lot, you both make a good team, he will grow up to be a skilled builder like his grandfather, the cabin looks awesome, thanks for taking us along. I missed you folks, I believe if I was younger I would also be in Alaska, it has so much to offer to those willing to work for it. Take care, god bless you all, stay safe. Saying hello from about as far away as one could be in the lower 48, sunny Florida👍
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Extraordinary! A childhood dream with so many lessons learned, you can see the pride in ownership from Drox. Thanks to grandpa he will develop into an asset for society.
It was so much fun watching Drox take part in the project. The crooked window was his idea. I just let him lead most of the time. I would ask him “what do you think?” And he would come off with these fresh ideas. It was just wonderful to be part of
@@ThisIsMyAlaska Gayle, this video is my introduction into your magic, beautiful world. I make mine the sentiments expressed by your audience, after reading countless comments. Of course I subscribed, gave you a like and am looking forward to experience previous videos. When things get too scary out there I'll resort to this video to remind me Yes, I agree that Drox will grow to be a formidable asset to society, under the loving guidance of an amazing grandpa! Oh, that crooked window is the proverbial cherry on top!
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Thank god your back! I was worried! Will be watching this video tonight with my wife after work!
Thank you so much, Matt, your kindness is gratefully appreciated. Warmest regards to your wife as well.
So glad to see you back. I have really missed your videos. I love the swing house, what wonderful memories you and your grandson have made.
Thank you so much, we certainly did make some wonderful memories. Take care friend!
Firstly, it is wonderful to see you again and to know you and Drox are well and still doing stuff together. We have missed you and long to see progress. Secondly, what an enchanting and wonderfully imaginative project to do. The scenes of Drox at play with his pals at the end just sums it up. It makes us all jealous for a childhood as he is having. So good to watch and feel the contentment of a job well done and of a beautiful family experience. From one grandfather to another - much respect.
Amazing story. 🤍
What a great video. Your grandsons smile is so magical. You can tell he was having a great time helping and learning how to use the equipment. I can picture him doing the same thing with his grandchildren as you did with him. Thanks for sharing your time with your grandson to the rest of the world.
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If this video doesn't get a million views pretty fast then their is something wrong with youtube. An outstanding build and it was great to see you, Drox and Stella again.
Oh my gosh!!! Your fairy house is absolutely beautiful. Your grandson must be so happy! It was great to see him helping you every step of the way. You are so talented!!! Great video!
Oh, so that's where you've been. While watching this video, I was thinking what a wonderful place planet Earth would be if every child had a grandpa like you. It's so good to see you guys.
Your apprentice has come a loooong way. He’s handling tools like a pro. What a charming kid’s cabin.
Even tho I’m not a kid I would totally live in there if I could or even as a getaway from the city it looks so cozy, the style looks like something straight out of a brothers Grimm story
Again, you have given that extra special touch to the grandchildren showing leadership, direction and allowing them to have a hands on experience. I'm sure that their admiration of you and your wife goes well beyond. Keep it going. John
Oh what a imaginative idea, a magical perfect build. Who had more fun Grandpa or Grandson? What a team. Made me laugh when both leaned back and let it swing. A swinging cabin, with swinging bench, and a real window, door and a little stove. That is the stuff dreams are built on. Grandpa what a gift you have given him. And he gave you, the smiles tell it all. Beautiful video, got a little teary at end, was the best video I have seen for a long time, ten times better than anything on TV!
Not only is the little house adorable but the bonding of grandpa and grandson is irreplaceable! 😊
I am so glad you are back. Missed you immensely. l hope you and your family are well. You are a very kind person and it shows in everything you do. God bless you!
Todd, thank you so much for the kind words, we are all well and have enjoyed a lovely summer up here. Take care my friend!
This is one of those videos that everyone needs to watch many times. So much to see. Your gift of building and the art of your work is always amazing. Then the memories you gave your grandson are just so precious. He was basking in the skills you were teaching him. He owned that staple gun in the end. Wonderful video ❤
Welcome back sir. It’s terrific seeing you and your grandson back together enjoying another project. Wishing you and your family a blessed week filled with gentle seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings together. Peace brother
This kids smile, when he looks at his grandpa is the best. ♥️
This young man will carry the memories of this with him his entire life, what a special papa.
We both will :)
That young man will cherish those moments building with you and learning from you the rest of his life. This is so amazing to watch and the smiles on his face as he helped and dug in and accomplished things... just wow! Thank you for sharing. ❤
I was so excited to build this project with Drox. Hanging out with him is just the best. I am so glad you enjoyed our adventure!
This was awesome. Your grandson is blessed to have a grandpa such as yourself. The entire time I watched the video, I couldn't help but think of all of the memories that you two were making. The treehouse is nothing short of amazing and the attention to detail is prevalent throughout! Thank you for sharing
You are welcome! Thank you for watching. Drox (my grandson) and I had a magical summer. I have been waiting for the grandpa-years for most of my life, I want to make the most of them!
@@ThisIsMyAlaska My father worked in a steel mill. He worked 7 days a week most of the time when I was a child. I was blessed to have both my Grandfathers and I did everything with them. Fishing hiking working in their gardens. Those are the best memories of my life ♥♥
Welcome back we have missed you.. :)
Thank you friend!
This is my all time favorite build ever! ❤❤❤
Wow, thank you. I think Drox may agree with you my friend. He spends a lot of time there these days
Wow! What a great relationship between grandfather and grandson.......All the things his gramps has taught him go so far beyond craftsmanship. Those memories will be there for a lifetime and pass from this boy to his own in the future. ❤❤❤❤
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video
Welcome back, I watched parts of the cabin build again cause I was missing your content! What a awesome little cabin you guys build for Drox, just unbelievable! Your imagination and skills just amaze me! Hey, don’t be strangers eh? ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
Гейл - ты такой сотворил домик . очеровытельный - всё предусмотрел. у тебя золотые руки. а сколько еще предстоит построить для своих родных . ты приносишь радость для своей любимой семье. у тебя насыщенная делами жизнь. от души желаю вам всем мира и любви.
It's great to see you again! Your grandson is becoming quite a builder! Just like his granddad! This project was so heartwarming! This little cabin is certainly the stuff of dreams for a young boy and his mates. His memories of building it and the adventures he'll have here he will never forget. WELL DONE! 👏👏👏👏👏❤😘❤
So good to see you and your grandson! He has learned so much from you. Your Hobbit house is stunning!!!
Thank you. Drox is a fast learner. He is getting very handy with the tools for sure
Magical build! Drox has become such a capable carpenter himself! Making memories!
What a beautiful experience to share together!
We missed you guys and the fairy cabin is awesome. Love it😀
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it, we sure enjoyed building it.
Gale! I have to admit that I let out a "yippee" when I checked my KZhead notifications and saw you and Drox! So good to see you both back with a new, cool video. Glad to see that you are well, Gale, and hope Tonya is as well. Stella's looking as good as ever! That is just the cutest little fairy cabin I have ever seen. Great job men! You've made my Friday night once again. Much love to you and your family ❤
I am so happy to see ya'll back....and you came back with a bang! This is just amazing. It truly is magical! You are more than a builder, you are an artist! I can't believe how much Drox has grown! He is learning skills that will last him a lifetime, not to mention the memories you are making with each other. There's STELLA!! LOL! Hope Tanya and the rest of the family are doing well. Please tell her hello! I am still using her recipe for bread on a regular basis. We call it Tanys's bread. Everyone loves it! Sometime would you take us back to the lake and show us around? I would love to see what ya'll have done there over the last year. The guitar music was just beautiful, and perfect for the video. Welcome back. You have been missed. Hope you have a great weekend and God bless!
Cathy, your comment is so heartfelt and welcoming! We thank you so much for the kind words and ongoing friendship. We are all doing well and we all went, “awww!” when Gale read the part about the bread!! We have enjoyed a wonderful summer here and as you said, we’ve made some wonderful memories. Now the leaves are turning and we are preparing ourselves for winter again. Time goes by too quickly for sure! As always, we appreciate having you here in this space and you should know that we are still working our way through that case of ketchup! 🤣 Take care dear friend! ~Tanya ❤️
This is by far the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen built on KZhead. Beautiful extraordinary!
Wow, thank you!
I see the most important cabin tester has given her approval ♥️ Gale, this is just such a cool build. Thank you so much for sharing.
So happy to see you guys ❤. What a wonderful perfect playhouse and cabin. You and your grandson are two peas in a pod. Love it ❤❤
You know what's better than the end result of this Treehouse build? The awesome connection & relationship between the young man & (I assume) his Grandad. The memories & bond they made together will last their lifetimes. This video touched my heart and I enjoyed watching this more than anyone could ever know.
Thanks so much. Yes, Drox is my grandson, and he brings me great joy.
Both my grandfather's passed away before I was born. I would've given anything to have a grandfather like this to teach me a skilled trade. You're doing an awesome job building memories with your grandson, and from the looks of it, he's a natural. You're a master carpenter, your wood work is simply amazing. Keep up the great content, I love your videos!!!
The kids gonna make a great carpenter. He’s already way ahead of everyone else.😊
Absolutely awesome!!. What a precious little young man learning so much from his grandpa. God bless you all !!
Thank you!
I am speechless.. you're truly an artist with a vision and craftsmanship. I applaud you
I so appreciate your kind words! Thank you my friend.
one lucky little man to be able to do this with his grandpa, you can tell he strives to be just like you. thank you so much for sharing your project and memory!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching (and commenting too)
Great job. I wish new generations have more of this
С таким дедом внук мужиком вырастет 😊. Всем добра)))
That was simply phenomenal….❤
Thanks so much for watching! :)
Nice Father/Son job... I miss my father...
Nothing is better than the Love of a child and their Happiness 😊 What a blessed 🙌 thing to do and to have him help and build up those skills and Life long Memories ❤ of something you guys did together 🤲. The absolute joy he had to show his friends his little cabin in the woods. God Bless you and your Family 🙏 Beautifully done 👍
Thank you Kathy! We had such a great summer working in the woods together. One is the best memories of my life
I seriously watched every minute of this beautiful video. This little man got his first boy cave and the memories building it with his grandpa will last forever. The skills he learned building it will last a lifetime. The cabin is absolutely magical. Thank you for taking the time to nurture and guide the next generation of men.
I am so happy to receive this comment! Thank you my friend and happy holidays from Alaska
Love the bond they have and the memories the boy will always have 🧡
Que hermosa quedó esa cabañita, el sueño de todo niño a la hora de jugar,guau!! Hermosa, hermosa de verdad, con el valor agregado de la colaboración con la mano de obra!!😍 Que genial,los felicito a ambos,gran trabajo 😍😍❤️💪👏 Un abrazo fuerte para los dos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾 😘😘
Thank you friend. I appreciate your kind words. Greetings to Uruguay!
Well if that doesn’t earn Gale the Greatest Grandfather Award I don’t know what could. What a great project. It’s not a just treehouse, it’s an entire cabin in the trees and a memory for a lifetime for one really happy little boy. Fifty years from now, Drox will be telling his grandkids about this great project. Welcome back Gale. And, thanks for bringing Stella along.
Thank you my friend. It is so good to hear from you again. Peace
What a wonderful experience the two of you have had creating this magical treehouse. The smiles you both have are contagious! Keep up the creative works.
It was the best of summers!
Such a wonderful set of memories you've built for your grandson and his family and friends. Great to see y'all again, by the way! Hope all of you are doing well.
Thank you Paulla, it is good to be back and I am happy to report that we are all doing well after enjoying a lovely summer. :)
@@ThisIsMyAlaska - That is so good to hear!
How lovely,you are so clever,just like a fairytale cabin ,the only thing is l get motion sickness so watching this l had to keep looking away.
Such a wonderful and welcome video! You have to be the best Grandpa on KZhead!! I’ll be watching this again with my kinder grandson!!!
Aww thank you! Say hello to your grandson from both of us.
Как молодой парень впитывает знания. Его глаза светятся от счастья. Это он пронесет через всю жизнь!
I just love EVERYTHING about this video. The time you and Drox got to spend together making something magical, the learning experience for him, the wonderful and whimsical design of the cabin, the fun he and his buddies will have, and mostly an enduring monument to how much Drox is loved. As always, your video production quality is top notch, your craftsmanship and aesthetic eye are impeccable and the techniques used are valuable learning opportunities for the novice and skilled alike. It was a thrill to see your video pop up in my notifications and that you and Drox are well. Thank you for sharing with all of us!! Best to you, Gale!
This is the best thing I have seen in a long time. I love that you are teaching him these skills. It will serve him well in life.
What a gift you have given Drox. Not just the treehouse, but a lesson in craftsmanship, excellence, and the value of family. So glad to see you back!
Oh my goodness!!! That’s gorgeous!!❤
Congratulations! You are the first to see it. Good to hear from you my friend.
@@ThisIsMyAlaska It an absolute privilege to be “first” to see one of your magical creations.
Been wondering about you guys. Hope all is well ☺️
All is well my friend! Thank you for being here!
Привет,как же я рада снова видеть вас!Какой красивый фильм получился!Внук ваш меня очаровал,растет настоящим помощником,.А у🎉вас золотые руки и богатое воображение!Не пропадайте надолго,почаще снимайте фильмы,Удачи вам и здоровья! Казахстан.Алма-Ата
Yaaaay! - I don’t have time to watch right now, will later. Great to see you back, I’ve been thinking about all and sending my love. ❤️
Let me know what you think of it!
It's great having another video from you three. What an amazing enchanted house Still the detail you put in your projects is amazing.. Maybe you and Drox sign it somewhere, so whomever finds the house, it will live on his history. Nice seeing the boys out there playing. Many memories will be made there plus the ones Drox and yourself have already. Will be entertaining for bears to climb on too.
Thank you so much. This was just all fun, from start to finish. One of our best memories for sure
This is so amazing I loved every minute of it! I have so much respect for people who can do this. And what great memories to make with your grandson! The guitar was so chill, and great editing skills! Everything about this video is perfect.
Thanks so much! We had the best of summers and are so pleased to share it with you
I've been wondering where you two gents got to. Glad to see you back! The apprentice is getting experience under his belt and shows more confidence with the tools. He has a great mentor! Wonderful idea, design, and build. It's a great fun house for all ages. The recycled pallet wood makes it look like it's always been there. The buggy seat is genius! Best regards to you and all your family!
Hello! Thanks for checking up on us. We have been busy building, camping and just having a great summer. So glad you enjoyed this fun project. We are already starting on our next one
When I was Drox's age, I helped my grandpa build a porch on the back of his house. This brings back all those memories. Thanks for sharing and glad you're back.
it is always a joy seeing your videos, I miss them. what a wonderful little cabin. so great to see you , Drox and Stella again! loved this so much!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! This was so worth the wait! So amazing to see Drox turning into a master builder! It takes a lot of hard work to make these videos - I and truly appreciate them! I really feels like I am there watching each step of the way! Well Done to both of you!!!! All the Best Siva from Canada....
This is the sweetest, most amazing video I've seen in a very long time. Excellent job from the both of you. I love seeing how excited the cute little boy gets when he does each task and the look on the gentleman's face of showing him each time that he has done such a tremendous job. It's just so neat to watch. Really great job ❤❤❤❤
Thank you from the three of us 😊😊🐶
Super, super cute!! Both the cabin and the boy. I hope someday he realizes how lucky he is to have a grandad like you. 😊
Thank you. And I too am luck to have a grandchild like Drox.
Great seeing you again!!!!! Have not lost a beat I see, magical place of course amazing vision and craftsmanship! 🤩
Thank you friend!
Muito legal ensinando seu filho ...isso é o máximo...Parabéns
Teaching them early makes him a better man when they're older great job young man hang in there with Grandpa
Thanks for sharing this with all of us. Drox will grow up a better man. 👍
Boa noite pra vcs. Eu fiquei encantada assistindo o vídeo, eu sou apaixonada por cabanas. A felicidade do neto aprendendo com o avô a fazer um projeto simples com reaproveitamento de madeira. A cabana ficou linda, parabéns e obrigada por compartilhar as suas obras. 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷
Welcome back! Great to see you and Drox again. What a fantastic enchanted cabin, love it!
Thank you friend, we had a wonderful time building it together!
Now this is some quality father-son time. Most are not so lucky.
What a great experience and project with the grandson. And a cool place to hang out. That young man will surely carry on the treasures of building adventures.
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Dad award of the year from me! That smile on that young man’s face is priceless!
What you have given this boy is priceless! He too will give the same gift of skill and love to his grandkids.
I remember doing things like that with my boy. Man do I miss it. Great job and a great helper.
What an Incredible, Super Quality Time spent together; Building an Incredible Swing Cabin. A Grandson with his Grandpa ! Many Lessons & Wonderful Experiences to Last a Lifetime. Thanks for Brightening Everyones Day ! Shalom, Shalom !! One in the Messiah !
Just about the coolest Grandpa out there. Someday this boy will appreciate this time with him.
I am in awe of what you and your grandson have created! You have made wonderful memories and have taught him some very valuable lessons. Bravo to you❤️👏👏👏👏👏
Hello Sir Grandad is the best! He never forget the time when he build a cosy cabin with his Grandfather ! 👍🏼👌🤙
😊my grandpa was just like this ❤, he always smelled of fresh cut wood and covered in sawdust. To me there was no better smell in the world.
The best smell on earth!
The life this child has is the life every child deserves. Fantastic memories built with his grandad. The love shines from you both
WOW! It's so nice to see the excitement of your grandson as he gets to help grandpa build this swinging treehouse! His joy exudes beyond the confounds of the area around! How blessed he is to have someone who loves him & to teach him these things that most don't get experience. May you both continue to receive the many blessings bestowed upon you. So many great memories to be had. ❤
I think the boy is a "natural born builder"... so great that you spend this one-on-one time with him...really wonderful love.
It is a great privilege
You are teaching your grandson everything he needs to know. I know he loves hanging out with you. What a pretty awesome cabin for him 🥰.
Excellent video! That young man will remember this for years to come! Stay safe and have a great day…