Your opening drone footage is just THE BOMB! Such Beauty! The melting time-lapse tells the story of spring/summer so perfectly! Eric & Arielle what followed blew my learning curve wide open… and I’m moving toward 76. Thanks for bringing excitement to the last Thursday in May! Creating a solar array out of metal pieces (some used) is fascinating! You are climbing to new heights each time you post! 💞
Thanks for the overhead of the cleared area as well as how dense the forest is. Now I can see it’s only about 3 acres. It’s misleading when the camera is at ground level and panning a lot. Good job on the solar mount. It will be interesting to see the components you’ve chosen as well as the setup. When do you get the magnetic signs for the truck for your homestead construction company? Thanks for the video, always fun.
@@duanechadwick331Actually they have purchased 40 acres, we’ll see the rest later I’m sure, that’s why she mentioned cutting down some of the live trees, of which Airiel never likes to do if possible ❤
@@dorothyallen3614 yes that’s correct I was actually just commenting on the cleared area I commented on in a previous episode when I thought the cleared area was 15 acres because we hadn’t seen a good overhead yet. Thanks for the reply I like the community interaction here because it doesn’t get ugly over some small detail. It’s just fun watching and vicariously participating with them.
Please anchor the conex securely to the ground. With your solar panels you’ve just created a huge sail to catch the wind. Remember how your portable/movable storage moved in the wind. Love your channel.
Will that matter once they get all the contents back in? I’m a little nervous about how high the panels are as well. Anyway, it’s Eric and Arielle so we know they’ve already considered this!
Bo knows... Bandit's ready!! Pepper's like: Mi wrm! Yay!!! I was so pleased to see Bo in frame! I was beginning to worry he wasn't doing well (or worse). Attaboy Bo! Bandit sure was excited to see "dad" come home. Yes, the further north you go, the more intense the sunlight is during summer. Up in the high arctic, 60F feels like 85F-90F, and if there's no breeze it really feels hot. The caribou LOVE LOVE LOVE the Oil Pipeline when it's suspended above ground, it provides shade and they'll all line up to stand in the shade during the heat of the day. They also love the buildings on the gravel pads. Each building has air handling fans which blow out as they exhaust. This knocks down the bugs and gives caribou a break from the swarms when they stand underneath. Pretty exciting seeing the solar framework going up! You have a triangulation effect with the frame, consider adding some diagonal bracing to triangulate the side loading against those Alaskan storm winds. From vertical to mid-span horizontal brace. Looking amazing thus far. Can't wait to see it all come together for you two. Nice team work, as always.
Was glad you mention Bo he looks like my son's older dog that used to sleep with me all the time !!! I didn't mind it at all from the beginning we hit it off together !!!
I came to look to see if there was any mention of Bo as well. I was getting worried with only seeing Bandit for most of the video. Glad he’s still hanging in there .
I like how you finish a project to completion before moving to another. It would be so tempting with your long list, to defer certain tasks until you "have time". Like painting the ceiling of the chicken coop. But this is why your homestead looks so good. Not only are things structural, but finished as well. Great job as usual.
One frustration for many since Covid has been Supply issues. Many homesteaders have had to come up with some creative "work arounds' to keep things moving. Ingenuity makes all the difference these days. 😊
One thing I would recommend is cutting some diagonal bracing (like 3ft+ long) to go from the vertical posts to the top horizontal piece. It will greatly stiffen up the structure preventing it from wracking side to side when the panels are in place.
Im not an expert on such matters but i was thinking of wind; that is a lot of solar panel surface for the wind to catch. Not sure about snow build-up as the panel angle is tbd to me. Cheers from Canada, eh
Back in the early 1900's, my granddad and his sons moved the community church down a hill to it's new location. It's still there. They used the same method, with roller logs. The only difference, they used a team of horses! Great job! Loved the opening! ❤
I'm 74 and we and all my g-parents had them until I was 8 or 9. Helped my mother all the time especially with sheets since they were so long. Had to hang everything out on the line and watch out for sudden afternoon showers. Still remember the excitement when the first washing machine came, but I was in highschool before a dryer came.
Amazing videography in the beginning. You guys are so special with the teamwork, the focus and the obvious love for each other. Please say focused and keep us informed. I’m so proud to see a loving couple working in harmony to accomplish their dreams. You both are inspiring.
Just a couple of things I would do, from learning the hard way. Put a non-conductive membrane between the aluminum clamp for the solar panel and the steel rack, and put a good grounding system from the rack to the ground for lightning strikes. I built a canopy rack for my boat, and mounded the pieces over the canopy to the steel uprights, and you could actually measure the electricity for the electrolysis, and they rusted through quickly. Where i live now in B.C., we have a summer place on the ocean. Everyone grounds their r.v. to the ground to protect them from lightning. Don't get a lot, but when we do, they are good ones. Good job on the welding.
The rust that you’re describing sounds like galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals in contact with one another. Good suggestion for them to isolate the two metals.
Just the most beautiful photography/camera-drone work! I am always impressed by your skills in this area, both of you. Thank you both for your wonderful video.
Never ending supply of projects this year and probably next year… I really like the way that property looks now that all the snow is gone. Nice job on the solar rack and another great video
Everyone expressed my thoughts previously but I being a retired nurse had a comment no one mentioned. Lol! Thank you Eric for following basic safety precautions for welding and for every project you do safety is a main thought in your head! Ariel can follow you anywhere trusting your decisions!
I have been so sad I thought Bo went to Heaven, I know the dogs are getting older and I enjoy the fact you share your pets with your followers ❤❤❤ thank you kids cheers from Ontario Canada
I thought the same! I love Bo! He hasn't been in the latest videos. I had to pause watching this one and check the comments. It seems he is in this video?
You two are amazing. No task too small for you two. The intro footage was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. I’m so excited for you. Can’t wait to watch your journey. Be careful. Take care✌️🇺🇸❤️
Your photography work has grown by leaps and bounds! It is truly beautiful. Your new intros and sometimes exits are mesmerizing. Well done!!! Also, love your new projects and property.
Hi...just wondering why steel and not pressure treated lumber...watching with my husband and he was curious...just think stronger..lasts longer. Love your new home...best of luck!!
I was a general contractor in my younger days and I would sure like to see you put a sway brace on the two verticals at least 3 feet long. If you have any wind at all with those solar panels it is braced back to front but not from side to side. If the wind starts moving it back and forth from side to side it will break your welds. I love what you are doing.
Ok, beautiful opening. Love the mix of time lapse, wildlife, panning drone work! This started off as a cool homesteading channel and it's evolved into so much more. Great work!
@@GAPeach58 It's the natural progession of life. It ends in death for all of us. Thankfully they are genuin believers in Christ so the passing is more sweet than bitter. To know your loved one has passed into the eternal presence if God is cause for much rejoicing. It's only when we know they've rejected salvation and forgiveness of their sin that death brings such grief and sorrow, as was the case of my much loved Dad who absolutrefused to repent and accept Christ as his salvation. That inspires me daily to share Gods love to everyone so they eill not meet the same fate of hell as he has.
We use the same inverter for our off grid system and love it. We got 2! Tips from a welder, get a cold cut saw. They’re not as cheap as the abrasive discs but they last a long while, cut fast, and the steel is cool to the touch after cutting. Get a speed square, medium size. It makes for scribing lines so much easier. Your welds look good! Awesome project.
Eric & Arielle I haven't even watched this yet, but wanted to tell you that I get so happy when you post videos, please know that you are making thousands of people also happy. Thank you so much, love from Australia xxx
I think y'all will thoroughly love the solar upgrade this winter. You will not need to run the generator as often to get your batteries full enough to meet your power needs. At least that's what it seems like on other videos I've seen. I love that y'all are up in my old area. It's so gorgeous there and so much to see and do. There are native Americans near there that are so sweet a people. I hope y'all get a chance to get to know someone from the tribe that is near there.
Thanks for the video. You two put so much work into your videos the same way you complete your homestead projects. Hard work and only the best results.
Have watched you videos for a long time. I must say your videos of the Alaska environment are, by far, unparalleled to any other I have seen. Its great riding along with you and your adventures. Please don't lose your enthusiasm and keep up the outstanding work. Thank you! PS... RUclips Management - Give these guys some recognition.
for those of you that watch but haven't subscribed, WHY??? I CANNOT imagine why these two incredibly talented new "Alaskans" don't have at least a bare minimum of 1M subscribers. Help get them there. They are such a joy to follow!!
So true. However, these two are far from being 'new' Alaskans. They earned the moniker Sourdough after only one year in Alaska, just like everyone else. This goes for the most greenhorn Chechako as well as seasoned outdoorsmen and women. And these two had more than it takes when they arrived. This is how us multi generational Alaskans see it. They are one of us. And there is always something new to be learned when it comes to living up here in this harsh, beautiful but potentially deadly environment.
Eric, I loved the story about your dad and the "Barbie bike". He sounds like a very good daddy, I hope he is still with us, always cherish parents, time is fleeting. great video.
I was a little worried until I saw Bo. We love every single one of you like family. It's been nice seeing a bit more of Pepper too. The new place is looking great! 💜
I always get worried when I see all your fur babies but Bo. Looks good. Even tho you said no garden, I wonder if there will be some kind of one. Getting a lot done quickly.❤
I never thought in my late 80s I would be so interested in watching your fantastic videos. Each time is better than the first and photography absolutely touching. I love to imagine what life I would like to have would I live again. Have a happy evening and rest. Take care. ❤
Y’all totally ROCK I am always so amazed at what you can do. This is going to look great when y’all are done. Y’all have really accomplished so much in such a short time. Thank you so much for sharing all this with us. God Bless. Love 💕 y’all!
Love your content, Im a marathon runner just finished Paris 2023, I consider myself in great shape and I think one day on your homestead would absolutely destroy me. I’m in love with your dogs.
Eric and Arielle, Your solar "field" is looking AWESOME! Eric.... you are a very good welder! Arielle..... you are good at everything you do! It's good to see Beau, Bandit and Pepper out and about in the yard enjoying the sun! Thank You! Until your next video ~~~ Stay safe, healthy and happy! ❤️🙍♀️🙍♂️❤️🐕 🐈⬛ 🐕 ❤️
Eric the fact that you can wield saved y’all a ton of money. As far as I can tell you are a Jack of all trades. Now all you need now is a big garden. Maybe a moose and a caribou and you guys will be all set
🚁🌅✨ Your drone footage is absolutely breathtaking! It captures the beauty of the surroundings so perfectly. The time-lapse of the melting process beautifully portrays the transition from spring to summer. Eric and Arielle's innovative approach to creating a solar array from metal pieces, including used ones, is truly fascinating. Your videos continue to push boundaries and inspire, regardless of age. Cheers to bringing excitement and learning to every Thursday! 🙌🌞💪
This was one of your best videos because of the opening part that showed the wildlife. The time-lapse of melting snow was great too. I also found it interesting how you moved the shipping container.
As a kid that received a GT Mach One for Christmas I completely understand why you wanted one. That bike is what kicked off a long journey of numerous BMX bikes that continues to this very day.
The arial view at the beginning was amazing. You both work so hard to get the solar panels up. I’m in awe of all the projects you get involved with. Until your next video, take care and be safe.(Judy NB)🇨🇦🌲
To come home from work and find y'all posted a new vid, made my day. Thanks for being the bright spot in a not so great day! Also I have no idea what any of those birds are, but they were all stunning.
It amazes me all the skills you have learned doing all the chores and builds on both properties. Whatever it is you figure it out and even if you make a mistake you own up to it and come up with a solution. It doesnt have to be perfect as long as it enriches your lives.
OMG. I love this into and all your videos. I paused it to try and identify those beautiful birds and you pick out the most wonderful and appropriate music.
Your videos keep getting better and better! Honestly, there's nothing you both can't do once you put your minds to it. I'm amazed 👏 Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Awsome
Amazing cinematography - you could do this professionally! ❤️ the breath-taking scenery, time lapses, the winter vs. spring transformation, the gentle guitar music. You guys are so goooood! Thank you!
Eric, watch your back, let Ariel roll those logs under the conex, teehee, wow that bar stock is huge, this thing is a beast, you guys should have all the power you need, this set up is massive.
I love watching you two fixing up your homestead. You both work so well together my late husband and I always had colorful language doing things together lol miss that
I nearly missed your video because I did not read the name of the channel and just saw the container and thought it was an add for conrainers. when i put my phone I touched the video by accident and came running back to my phone when I heard familiar voices. So glad it happened it made my day.
I just love your videos and they are informative as well as peaceful. You two care about each other, your animals and the area so much and your love shines through in your videos.
Eric, your brain should be offered to science when you’re gone… I’ve come to realize that you are a genius. You seem to be able to figure out anything and everything without too much trouble.. Ariel you make the most beautiful videos of your environment so we can enjoy the ultimate beauty of Alaska through you. You are quite a talent.! You are a total magician in the kitchen and caring for your beers which takes a lot.. I love how you can laugh at challenge and support each other and appreciate each other. You are both so fortunate to have found each other and the love in your partnership. 😁 you guys.! ☮️❤️
Hello!" Watching you work on the solar panels is quite something.Just knowing you know what to do. Its great!".And finishing up as much as you did is fantastic.Until the next video. Take care.😊
Hi from Kentucky, I love your content you are so entertaining while you get the work done. I was sitting here thinking the whole time you was putting up the mounts that I wish they would paint it. You read my mind😅. Thanks for sharing just wish you put out more lol
I love watching your videos. As an animal lover, it makes me so happy to see the way you treat your 'older' dog with so much respect and care. Keep it up!
You guys are amazing. Still happy and smiling during all this work as if you liked it. You probably do! New skills will always serve you. The scenery is still wonderful and I so appreciate you keeping that in the videos. See-ing the huge mosquitos instead of just hearing about them was impressive. Sounds like Eric always worked for what he wanted and YES - thanks Dad. How did you come by the hard work initiative, Ariel? You certainly got a lot done while Eric was driving on the long haul. How in the world will the angle of the solar panels withstand a winter storm? I guess we are fixing to find out in about 8 months. You even managed to get a good meal in the video.
I love the work you two are putting into these wildlife montages and nature time lapses! These bits are so well put together and it really shows how you guys have been experimenting with your edits over the years. ❤ from Seattle!
I absolutely love your videos so much. Sometimes I wait for a couple of videos to come out so I can binge, IF, that is, I have the willpower to wait 😂 It’s so hard for me wait for your videos because I love you guys and the dogs and pepper so much and you are just so creative in your drone work and time-laps footage. I looooooooved watching the snow melt and having that transition into spring (although it really feels like summer). Eric, great work on all of the welding. What a creative way to set up your solar panels. It kind of blows me away the projects you tackle. It is honestly so empowering and teaches me that I can do projects and to always try. Because that’s what you do. You tackle projects head on even if you’ve never done something before. And you do it TOGETHER!! I LOVE that do so many things together. Both of you are so inspiring. I do have to say that I agree with the other commenters that suggest putting triangular beams in the corners to further stabilize the crossbeam. My uncle is constantly doing everything he can to add strength to every project & he sometimes goes overboard. But his quality of work & knowing that the structure will be very hard pressed to break apart is undoubtably unquestionable. Hopefully that makes sense lol Anyway, I share that because I can hear him in my head saying to put the triangular support beams in the corners of the frame. I hope Bo is ok. I’m honestly subconsciously worried with each video that we will get the news that Bo has passed on. But my excitement definitely wins over & I savor each video. Thank you for sharing these parts of your life even though it can be inconvenient trying to film and work at the same time. I’m sure plenty of projects would get done faster if you weren’t filming. But truly & sincerely, thank you for being you, for inviting us into your home and your lives and showing us that anything is possible as long as you simply try. Within some reason of course but hopefully you get my point. Take care both of you, and viewers/commenters, be safe out there. ❤
Your opening drone footage is just THE BOMB! Such Beauty! The melting time-lapse tells the story of spring/summer so perfectly! Eric & Arielle what followed blew my learning curve wide open… and I’m moving toward 76. Thanks for bringing excitement to the last Thursday in May! Creating a solar array out of metal pieces (some used) is fascinating! You are climbing to new heights each time you post! 💞
yeah the shot at 1:55 looks magical!
Thanks for the overhead of the cleared area as well as how dense the forest is. Now I can see it’s only about 3 acres. It’s misleading when the camera is at ground level and panning a lot. Good job on the solar mount. It will be interesting to see the components you’ve chosen as well as the setup. When do you get the magnetic signs for the truck for your homestead construction company? Thanks for the video, always fun.
@@duanechadwick331Actually they have purchased 40 acres, we’ll see the rest later I’m sure, that’s why she mentioned cutting down some of the live trees, of which Airiel never likes to do if possible ❤
@@dorothyallen3614 yes that’s correct I was actually just commenting on the cleared area I commented on in a previous episode when I thought the cleared area was 15 acres because we hadn’t seen a good overhead yet. Thanks for the reply I like the community interaction here because it doesn’t get ugly over some small detail. It’s just fun watching and vicariously participating with them.
agreed ❤
Please anchor the conex securely to the ground. With your solar panels you’ve just created a huge sail to catch the wind. Remember how your portable/movable storage moved in the wind. Love your channel.
Will that matter once they get all the contents back in? I’m a little nervous about how high the panels are as well. Anyway, it’s Eric and Arielle so we know they’ve already considered this!
Bo knows... Bandit's ready!! Pepper's like: Mi wrm! Yay!!! I was so pleased to see Bo in frame! I was beginning to worry he wasn't doing well (or worse). Attaboy Bo! Bandit sure was excited to see "dad" come home.
Yes, the further north you go, the more intense the sunlight is during summer. Up in the high arctic, 60F feels like 85F-90F, and if there's no breeze it really feels hot. The caribou LOVE LOVE LOVE the Oil Pipeline when it's suspended above ground, it provides shade and they'll all line up to stand in the shade during the heat of the day. They also love the buildings on the gravel pads. Each building has air handling fans which blow out as they exhaust. This knocks down the bugs and gives caribou a break from the swarms when they stand underneath.
Pretty exciting seeing the solar framework going up! You have a triangulation effect with the frame, consider adding some diagonal bracing to triangulate the side loading against those Alaskan storm winds. From vertical to mid-span horizontal brace. Looking amazing thus far. Can't wait to see it all come together for you two. Nice team work, as always.
I'm glad you mentioned Bo, we just came to the comments as we were worried toi
Was glad you mention Bo he looks like my son's older dog that used to sleep with me all the time !!! I didn't mind it at all from the beginning we hit it off together !!!
I came to look to see if there was any mention of Bo as well. I was getting worried with only seeing Bandit for most of the video. Glad he’s still hanging in there .
Interesting about the caribou using the pipeline for shade . Thanks.
I like how you finish a project to completion before moving to another. It would be so tempting with your long list, to defer certain tasks until you "have time". Like painting the ceiling of the chicken coop. But this is why your homestead looks so good. Not only are things structural, but finished as well. Great job as usual.
One frustration for many since Covid has been Supply issues. Many homesteaders have had to come up with some creative "work arounds' to keep things moving. Ingenuity makes all the difference these days. 😊
One thing I would recommend is cutting some diagonal bracing (like 3ft+ long) to go from the vertical posts to the top horizontal piece. It will greatly stiffen up the structure preventing it from wracking side to side when the panels are in place.
Yeah I was thinking the whole time, it just needs some lateral supports and it'll be bulletproof!
Im not an expert on such matters but i was thinking of wind; that is a lot of solar panel surface for the wind to catch. Not sure about snow build-up as the panel angle is tbd to me.
Cheers from Canada, eh
@@andregagne9365 yes.....and they will get a lot of wind as proven this last winter
Alternatively they could use cable struts using turnbuckle fasteners to stiffen each segment.
Back in the early 1900's, my granddad and his sons moved the community church down a hill to it's new location. It's still there. They used the same method, with roller logs. The only difference, they used a team of horses! Great job! Loved the opening! ❤
I love the wringer washer! I'm 68 and remember using one at my Grandparents!
I'm 74 and we and all my g-parents had them until I was 8 or 9. Helped my mother all the time especially with sheets since they were so long. Had to hang everything out on the line and watch out for sudden afternoon showers. Still remember the excitement when the first washing machine came, but I was in highschool before a dryer came.
Amazing videography in the beginning. You guys are so special with the teamwork, the focus and the obvious love for each other. Please say focused and keep us informed. I’m so proud to see a loving couple working in harmony to accomplish their dreams. You both are inspiring.
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Just a couple of things I would do, from learning the hard way. Put a non-conductive membrane between the aluminum clamp for the solar panel and the steel rack, and put a good grounding system from the rack to the ground for lightning strikes. I built a canopy rack for my boat, and mounded the pieces over the canopy to the steel uprights, and you could actually measure the electricity for the electrolysis, and they rusted through quickly. Where i live now in B.C., we have a summer place on the ocean. Everyone grounds their r.v. to the ground to protect them from lightning. Don't get a lot, but when we do, they are good ones. Good job on the welding.
The rust that you’re describing sounds like galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals in contact with one another. Good suggestion for them to isolate the two metals.
Just the most beautiful photography/camera-drone work! I am always impressed by your skills in this area, both of you. Thank you both for your wonderful video.
Agreed 👍
Whatever cameras they use always give a good sense of 'being there'.
Never ending supply of projects this year and probably next year… I really like the way that property looks now that all the snow is gone. Nice job on the solar rack and another great video
You guys prove that if you have a partner who is willing to work with you, you can do almost anything. You guys are so good.
Everyone expressed my thoughts previously but I being a retired nurse had a comment no one mentioned. Lol! Thank you Eric for following basic safety precautions for welding and for every project you do safety is a main thought in your head! Ariel can follow you anywhere trusting your decisions!
I've been impressed by that as well.
I have been so sad I thought Bo went to Heaven, I know the dogs are getting older and I enjoy the fact you share your pets with your followers ❤❤❤ thank you kids cheers from Ontario Canada
I thought the same! I love Bo! He hasn't been in the latest videos. I had to pause watching this one and check the comments. It seems he is in this video?
I’ve been worried about Bo too! Is he ok
Where's Bo is he all right
Awww I thought I was the only one wondering and worried about Beau!!
Bo was in the Video above starting near 34:20
You two are amazing. No task too small for you two. The intro footage was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. I’m so excited for you. Can’t wait to watch your journey. Be careful. Take care✌️🇺🇸❤️
It is gold to have a woman like this next to the man's house, you must be lucky to find such a woman like this , all respect for this family.........
Your photography work has grown by leaps and bounds! It is truly beautiful. Your new intros and sometimes exits are mesmerizing. Well done!!! Also, love your new projects and property.
Hi...just wondering why steel and not pressure treated lumber...watching with my husband and he was curious...just think stronger..lasts longer. Love your new home...best of luck!!
I was a general contractor in my younger days and I would sure like to see you put a sway brace on the two verticals at least 3 feet long. If you have any wind at all with those solar panels it is braced back to front but not from side to side. If the wind starts moving it back and forth from side to side it will break your welds. I love what you are doing.
I was worried about the wind too
Ok, beautiful opening. Love the mix of time lapse, wildlife, panning drone work! This started off as a cool homesteading channel and it's evolved into so much more. Great work!
They are the Best in my opinion next to Shawn James and The Outsider both residents of my province of Ontario Canada.
@@frederickmoller I watch the Outsider. Sad about his father passing. I'm glad they had most of work done & had the shared experience.
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It's the natural progession of life. It ends in death for all of us. Thankfully they are genuin believers in Christ so the passing is more sweet than bitter. To know your loved one has passed into the eternal presence if God is cause for much rejoicing. It's only when we know they've rejected salvation and forgiveness of their sin that death brings such grief and sorrow, as was the case of my much loved Dad who absolutrefused to repent and accept Christ as his salvation. That inspires me daily to share Gods love to everyone so they eill not meet the same fate of hell as he has.
@@GAPeach58Outsider’s Mom passed also right after his Father, very sad times for his family.
Young couple building the ultimate Alaskan homestead. Thank you for sharing your vlogs.
34 mins in before I saw Bo! Bandit and Pepper are big helpers. Awesome wildlife and the overview of your property was beautiful.
Had me kind of worried too. I was wondering why we haven’t been seeing him and I was hoping he was still OK.
Thank you for taking the time to show us your artwork at the beginning of each video. Stunning images.✌💐
We use the same inverter for our off grid system and love it. We got 2!
Tips from a welder, get a cold cut saw. They’re not as cheap as the abrasive discs but they last a long while, cut fast, and the steel is cool to the touch after cutting. Get a speed square, medium size. It makes for scribing lines so much easier. Your welds look good! Awesome project.
Yes! Was looking for this info to pass on to them/others. Thanks
The drone shots were amazing as well as the view. Very interesting and good job moving that conex. The two of you always work so hard on your video. 👍
Eric & Arielle I haven't even watched this yet, but wanted to tell you that I get so happy when you post videos, please know that you are making thousands of people also happy. Thank you so much, love from Australia xxx
Alaska is so beautiful…each season! I love how you two stick with the program until completion…even when complications interfere! Way to go!👍😊
I think y'all will thoroughly love the solar upgrade this winter. You will not need to run the generator as often to get your batteries full enough to meet your power needs. At least that's what it seems like on other videos I've seen.
I love that y'all are up in my old area. It's so gorgeous there and so much to see and do. There are native Americans near there that are so sweet a people. I hope y'all get a chance to get to know someone from the tribe that is near there.
the sound the tree made as it fell was amazing
Thanks for the video. You two put so much work into your videos the same way you complete your homestead projects. Hard work and only the best results.
Ohhhhh OOOOOOOOoo Ahhhhhh ‼. A "melting snow" time lapse.... My life is complete. I'll come back to this video in a day or two. Mmmmm. 🥹. ✨🌸🙏🌸✨
So glad we are getting multiple videos a week!
One of my favorite if not favorite YT channels out! Love going on this journey with you both virtually.
Have watched you videos for a long time. I must say your videos of the Alaska environment are, by far, unparalleled to any other I have seen. Its great riding along with you and your adventures. Please don't lose your enthusiasm and keep up the outstanding work. Thank you!
PS... RUclips Management - Give these guys some recognition.
for those of you that watch but haven't subscribed, WHY??? I CANNOT imagine why these two incredibly talented new "Alaskans" don't have at least a bare minimum of 1M subscribers. Help get them there. They are such a joy to follow!!
So true. However, these two are far from being 'new' Alaskans. They earned the moniker Sourdough after only one year in Alaska, just like everyone else. This goes for the most greenhorn Chechako as well as seasoned outdoorsmen and women. And these two had more than it takes when they arrived. This is how us multi generational Alaskans see it.
They are one of us. And there is always something new to be learned when it comes to living up here in this harsh, beautiful but potentially deadly environment.
@@davidbuben3262 thank you! I stand corrected and will forever refer to them as simply Alaskans!
Lots of us like watching doesn't mean we need to subscribe why pay if you have too?
@@elisenicholas6962 cost is zero.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE watching you guys….”Winging It”!!!!!😂
Eric, I loved the story about your dad and the "Barbie bike". He sounds like a very good daddy, I hope he is still with us, always cherish parents, time is fleeting. great video.
Love seeing the wildlife Great filming. The amount of work you get through in a day is amazing!
I was a little worried until I saw Bo. We love every single one of you like family. It's been nice seeing a bit more of Pepper too. The new place is looking great! 💜
I always get worried when I see all your fur babies but Bo. Looks good. Even tho you said no garden, I wonder if there will be some kind of one. Getting a lot done quickly.❤
"Thanks, Dad!" The Barbie to BMX bike story was both sad and laugh out loud funny.
What a beautiful scenery and the fauna at the starting, some lovely flora later one as well.
Lots of works that you do guys, impressive.
Greetings!
I never thought in my late 80s I would be so interested in watching your fantastic videos. Each time is better than the first and photography absolutely touching. I love to imagine what life I would like to have would I live again.
Have a happy evening and rest. Take care. ❤
Fabulous job emptying the trailer by yourself Arielle! ❤️
Thank you for the drone shot of your new homestead. Love your neighborhood!
Beautiful shot of the tree's with that sunset tint of red.😊
Thank you. You're truly an amazing couple. Thank you for inviting me/us on your journey. I really mean that.
You should anchor the container down so it won't blow over. You just put a huge sail on top of it.
I just want to thank you for having the courage to live the life you dreamed of so that I could share in just a slice of it.
Fascinating footage. Some say thats how they moved the stone for the pyramids!
Y’all totally ROCK I am always so amazed at what you can do. This is going to look great when y’all are done. Y’all have really accomplished so much in such a short time. Thank you so much for sharing all this with us. God Bless. Love 💕 y’all!
Eric I swear you can do anything. You two work so well together. We love watching your life in Alaska. Thanks for sharing!
Love your content, Im a marathon runner just finished Paris 2023, I consider myself in great shape and I think one day on your homestead would absolutely destroy me. I’m in love with your dogs.
Just wanna say you guys are giving me laugh with these videos they are so beautiful they make me so happy❤❤❤❤❤
Eric and Arielle, Your solar "field" is looking AWESOME! Eric.... you are a very good welder! Arielle..... you are good at everything you do! It's good to see Beau, Bandit and Pepper out and about in the yard enjoying the sun! Thank You! Until your next video ~~~ Stay safe, healthy and happy! ❤️🙍♀️🙍♂️❤️🐕 🐈⬛ 🐕 ❤️
It is incredibly beautiful there. You are both such hard workers and can tackle anything.
Eric the fact that you can wield saved y’all a ton of money. As far as I can tell you are a Jack of all trades. Now all you need now is a big garden. Maybe a moose and a caribou and you guys will be all set
🚁🌅✨ Your drone footage is absolutely breathtaking! It captures the beauty of the surroundings so perfectly. The time-lapse of the melting process beautifully portrays the transition from spring to summer. Eric and Arielle's innovative approach to creating a solar array from metal pieces, including used ones, is truly fascinating. Your videos continue to push boundaries and inspire, regardless of age. Cheers to bringing excitement and learning to every Thursday! 🙌🌞💪
This was one of your best videos because of the opening part that showed the wildlife. The time-lapse of melting snow was great too. I also found it interesting how you moved the shipping container.
Man I am so glad you are prospering with channel and everything so you can build!
As a kid that received a GT Mach One for Christmas I completely understand why you wanted one. That bike is what kicked off a long journey of numerous BMX bikes that continues to this very day.
Thank you for the aerial view!😊
Have been trying to envision what the property layout looks like!
I also was curious about where things were in relation to their home! 👍
I love how when you shut machines off, you hear only nature.
What a task this is. You guys research everything and just go for it. I’m so excited to watch this new homestead develop!
Your new place is realy coming together! Wow! You two do it all. Thanks for brining us along....................
The arial view at the beginning was amazing. You both work so hard to get the solar panels up. I’m in awe of all the projects you get involved with. Until your next video, take care and be safe.(Judy NB)🇨🇦🌲
Well done Arielle - unpacking can be such a drag. You two are amazingly productive.
To come home from work and find y'all posted a new vid, made my day. Thanks for being the bright spot in a not so great day! Also I have no idea what any of those birds are, but they were all stunning.
There's like a ton of things I love about your channel, but the way you move heavy stuff is really amazing!
It amazes me all the skills you have learned doing all the chores and builds on both properties. Whatever it is you figure it out and even if you make a mistake you own up to it and come up with a solution. It doesnt have to be perfect as long as it enriches your lives.
OMG. I love this into and all your videos. I paused it to try and identify those beautiful birds and you pick out the most wonderful and appropriate music.
Your videos keep getting better and better! Honestly, there's nothing you both can't do once you put your minds to it. I'm amazed 👏 Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Awsome
Amazing cinematography - you could do this professionally! ❤️ the breath-taking scenery, time lapses, the winter vs. spring transformation, the gentle guitar music. You guys are so goooood! Thank you!
What an amazing job- scenery is wonderful- love watching!!
Now why did I automatically think Alaskan Stonehenge? Great job, you guys!
Teamwork makes the dream work! Thank you for another wonderful video.
Eric, watch your back, let Ariel roll those logs under the conex, teehee, wow that bar stock is huge, this thing is a beast, you guys should have all the power you need, this set up is massive.
Nice work👍 look forward to part two
I love watching you two fixing up your homestead. You both work so well together my late husband and I always had colorful language doing things together lol miss that
Buying acetone by the gallon. That indicates you've graduated from beginner to pro! 😁 Nice welding too.
I nearly missed your video because I did not read the name of the channel and just saw the container and thought it was an add for conrainers. when i put my phone I touched the video by accident and came running back to my phone when I heard familiar voices. So glad it happened it made my day.
I appreciate the wild life footage, the photography skills are very impressive. Looking forward to seeing the ability of the new solar system.
Man…the hardest working couple EVER!! Thanks for great content.
I just love your videos and they are informative as well as peaceful. You two care about each other, your animals and the area so much and your love shines through in your videos.
just can't get enough of your channel. So full of life and experiences. beautiful pictures
Eric, your brain should be offered to science when you’re gone… I’ve come to realize that you are a genius. You seem to be able to figure out anything and everything without too much trouble.. Ariel you make the most beautiful videos of your environment so we can enjoy the ultimate beauty of Alaska through you. You are quite a talent.! You are a total magician in the kitchen and caring for your beers which takes a lot.. I love how you can laugh at challenge and support each other and appreciate each other. You are both so fortunate to have found each other and the love in your partnership. 😁 you guys.! ☮️❤️
Anyone else want the videos to keep going, once it gets to the end? It's like an addiction, where you can't wait to get your next video fix!!!
It just feels so different there! Very peaceful! Looking good! Just so happy for you all!!!
The adventure continues....thanks for letting us ride along.
I did not know that porcupines could climb trees. We have no porcupines (or very few) in my area of Texas. So, I learned something new today.
You don't see it very often but groundhogs can climb trees .
Aloha, and especially good if you have dogs. They always find skunks and porcupines.
Said it before and I'll say it again - that Tractor sure is handy! Thank you for your videos.
You guys by far have the best videos!!
You're so great! If there ever was a disaster, it'd be you guys and Keith Richards that inherit the Earth.
Hooray! A new video! Thank you! The drone footage of your new property is breathtaking.
Hello!" Watching you work on the solar panels is quite something.Just knowing you know what to do. Its great!".And finishing up as much as you did is fantastic.Until the next video. Take care.😊
Hi from Kentucky, I love your content you are so entertaining while you get the work done. I was sitting here thinking the whole time you was putting up the mounts that I wish they would paint it. You read my mind😅. Thanks for sharing just wish you put out more lol
I love watching your videos. As an animal lover, it makes me so happy to see the way you treat your 'older' dog with so much respect and care. Keep it up!
You guys are amazing. Still happy and smiling during all this work as if you liked it. You probably do! New skills will always serve you. The scenery is still wonderful and I so appreciate you keeping that in the videos. See-ing the huge mosquitos instead of just hearing about them was impressive. Sounds like Eric always worked for what he wanted and YES - thanks Dad. How did you come by the hard work initiative, Ariel? You certainly got a lot done while Eric was driving on the long haul. How in the world will the angle of the solar panels withstand a winter storm? I guess we are fixing to find out in about 8 months. You even managed to get a good meal in the video.
AS AN AVID WILDLIFE AND ALL ANIMALS LOVER, I SO ENJOYED THIS VIDEO!!! OF COURSE ALL YOUR ACTIVITIES ARE ENJOYED TO THE MAX!
I love the work you two are putting into these wildlife montages and nature time lapses! These bits are so well put together and it really shows how you guys have been experimenting with your edits over the years. ❤ from Seattle!
I absolutely love your videos so much. Sometimes I wait for a couple of videos to come out so I can binge, IF, that is, I have the willpower to wait 😂
It’s so hard for me wait for your videos because I love you guys and the dogs and pepper so much and you are just so creative in your drone work and time-laps footage. I looooooooved watching the snow melt and having that transition into spring (although it really feels like summer).
Eric, great work on all of the welding. What a creative way to set up your solar panels. It kind of blows me away the projects you tackle. It is honestly so empowering and teaches me that I can do projects and to always try. Because that’s what you do. You tackle projects head on even if you’ve never done something before. And you do it TOGETHER!! I LOVE that do so many things together. Both of you are so inspiring.
I do have to say that I agree with the other commenters that suggest putting triangular beams in the corners to further stabilize the crossbeam. My uncle is constantly doing everything he can to add strength to every project & he sometimes goes overboard. But his quality of work & knowing that the structure will be very hard pressed to break apart is undoubtably unquestionable. Hopefully that makes sense lol
Anyway, I share that because I can hear him in my head saying to put the triangular support beams in the corners of the frame.
I hope Bo is ok. I’m honestly subconsciously worried with each video that we will get the news that Bo has passed on. But my excitement definitely wins over & I savor each video. Thank you for sharing these parts of your life even though it can be inconvenient trying to film and work at the same time. I’m sure plenty of projects would get done faster if you weren’t filming. But truly & sincerely, thank you for being you, for inviting us into your home and your lives and showing us that anything is possible as long as you simply try. Within some reason of course but hopefully you get my point.
Take care both of you, and viewers/commenters, be safe out there.
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