Just a heads up, coming from a person who lives in an area where we rely on wood stoves you might want to put some heat shields behind and to the side of the woodstove to cover the walls, it seems very close and once you have a fire going over a long durations all the board in the area around the woodstove is going to expand and contract from the heat and will eventually warp, and if you accidentally drop some fire outside the stove the woods going to be very hot and dry and more potential for a fire, just a thought!!
Mankind has not been free since Adam sinned ! You can only have liberty through putting all of your faith in the divine blood sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ who died was buried and resurrected by God the Father to be our salvation ! Believe it , trust in the blood that payed for your sins !
Well actually eve was the first evil one if you believe the bible account is accurate. Adam probably had no choice but to follow eves instructions or he wouldn't get any anymore.
Mick, I've been following your mom for a long time and found you because of her. Love that you seem to have your mom and dad's great sense of humor. What I wanted to suggest to you is related to your finances and a possible side gig that might help. I'm sure you've been told your voice is golden. What about doing some recording of book readings. There are lots of places that will pay you for that and it would be a shame if you didn't share that voice wherever you can.
Wait! I think I recognized the trailer you were following on the 4k drive. "Girl in the woods" or something like that. ALSO, from where are you getting a check?
The Q&A format works. You have a great voice for narration. Next time, please tell us what kind of siding you're going to do on the outside of your cabin, etc. Very interesting, keep up the good work!
I would like to add another comment about the stove pipe. As a lifelong Alaskan, I would suggest putting the stove pipe on the NON-snow shedding side. That would eliminate any chance of it getting ripped off when the roof sheds! I enjoy watching your progress!
Yes, but when snow sheds off the roof, since the pipe is on the low side, it runs the risk of being knock off. Putting it on the other wall, without the roof slope, makes more sense. At least for me!
It’s a single pitched roof that sheds to the left while you’re looking at the door from the outside. The pipe is on the side of the roof, not the bottom of it
Keep rocking Mick! We are doing "kinda" the same here in Brazil and is very inspirational to see someone looking to live a life like us but so far away. Greetings from Brazil!
Glad to see you're doing well, Mick, especially on nothing but Ramen 🤣 FYI your stove pipe should be black pipe indoors, not galvanized, and it is upside down believe it or not. The male end goes down to allow creosote and drainage to go back into the stove, rather than letting it run down the outside of the pipe and all over the stove. Also, why did you get an interior door rather than an insulated exterior door? I'm guessing budget, but you will want to replace that asap. Sure, there's a few things I'd suggest doing differently, but I'm not there yet, next year I'll be joining you in AK! @Alaska Dreamers sent me your first video, and I've been hooked ever since. Best wishes -Dusty
I did enjoy that. I like they way you think. I think on your moms channel I learned you made jewelry? You have nice rings on so I was guessing you may have made them. If so in down time I think it would be interesting to see you work on pieces.. if this isn’t correct disregard.. I’m into making things so I appreciate the artistry of others. Overall I love your channel and am happy it’s working for you!
@@ianfuller2782 Not at all, that upside down chimney pipe is a major fire hazard. Creosote running down the outside of the pipe and on to the stove will ignite. His stove is also too close to combustible material, it’s a fire waiting to happen.
The most important part of your cabin is this wood-burning stove the way you hooked yours up it’s a death trap. The pipe is upside down. The meal goes on top the female on the bottom so the creosol runs back into the Stove Greenwood will cause tons of creosol to run down the pipe. It’s flammable you need metal between the stove in the wall. The fire is the worst thing that could happen. Please be safe I’m not criticizing you. I’m praying for you and I do enjoy your videos.
This video went by too fast! The Q&A was great - I too wondered about your friends. It seems like your whole life was leading up to this moment. Keep at it Mick!
@@DL-ep5uk I appreciate that also! I had to rewind the video a couple times because it goes past the questions so quickly; and of course the first time I didn’t realize it was only going to be on the screen rather than spoken. The only way I can get to even 1/4 of the RUclips videos I would like is if I am busy while I’m listening. So I put my phone in a stand while I am doing something like folding laundry, washing dishes, peeling and chopping vegetables etc. Sometimes I’m listening while walking or watering plants. Many times the only way I can justify turning on RUclips is if I can keep my hands busy doing something else. Bottom line, it would help me to have videos I don’t need to stare at constantly, but rather ones that I can glance up at several times a minute.
Every Yooper home I’ve owned had a enclosed porch. A great way to keep heat in from escaping thru the door. Also you’ll be happier storing wood in there, keeping you inside overnight to get firewood. Recommend putting some priority in this before it gets icy cold. Over time your little cabin can grow. Since you’ve put your chimney right next to the door, a porch can only be half as large. Been watching your family for several years now, and Alone. You have a Great attitude, keep your chin up, we will be cheering for you!
Hey Mick! My husband and I found your channel and subscribed because of your Mom and Dad’s channels!They are such great people! It must be such a blessing to have them cheering you on, and to have that wealth of experience and wisdom to draw from! We wish you the best on your adventure!🙏🏼
I thoroughly enjoy watching @GirlInTheWoods and @Bushradical ! They are informative, inspirational, insightful, adventurous, wholesome, honest, humorous, Christian, and enthusiastic! @BettingOnAlaska is taking on a similar lifestyle and I look forward to all he has to share!
Hey Mick. A cautionary tale from one off-gridder to another. Two subjects on safety, one of which others have already mentioned. You absolutely NEED a heatshield behind your stove. That WILL become a serious hazard very, very quickly if you don't. I would not use that stove again until you get one installed -- whether brick or metal sheeting with insulated backing. Second ... Chainsaw safety. I'm 57 years old and have about 40 percent hearing in one ear and only 70 percent in the other -- attributable to running my chainsaw since I was a teen without proper ear protection until about the last five. (too late). CHAPS and BOOTS. Get a good set of kevlar chaps and steel-toed boots when you can afford and use them. Eventually, if you run a saw long enough, it will try to bite back at you. (I keep my previous chaps - with a big gash across the thigh - as a reminder of their importance and what would have been a devastating wound in a moment of carelessness) Technique: At one point in your video (3:03), you're using the tip of your saw to push against one small branch and then cut it from the bottom, while simultaneously resting the teeth on -- and cutting into -- another branch below it on the ground. Very dangerous. This is sometimes called "pinching" and is one of the most common causes of injuries with chainsaws -- where the teeth bind because they are -- essentially -- being told to cut from the top and bottom simultaneously. It can cause the saw to kick violently -- either throwing the bar up and toward your face or backward and to the side toward a leg.
Mick...you are a great person and an individual....not a chip off the ole block. A compliment. I cant wait to see your future and see it on youtube. Your parents are amazing people.
I lived in Fairbanks Alaska for about 71/2 years. The worst mistake I made was to move back to the lower 48 . I totally understand your wanting to be Free enjoy it while you're young. I think your doing a great job. 👍🙏🕊️🌼🌻🌹☕❤️💜
I liked it very much, only wish that it was a little longer. I especially like the part that you were active while answering the Q&A’s. I don’t think I’ve seen that before! Very creative on your part.🥰
I also want to know where to send you some things! I’m glad to be along on your journey vicariously! Embrace your mistakes, learn as you go and grow in your knowledge and experience! Keep your head down and your spirits up!!!!
May I recommend a few cheap staples? Dried beans, rice, potatoes, canned diced tomatoes and green chilies can go a really long way on a super tight budget. If you can toss in some olive oil, butter and bouillon, you’ll eat like a king! 😀
On the other hand, the rice and beans eaten together will provide all of the essential amino acids a person needs in order to sustain life. Ask the Hispanic population. I have spent recent days binge watching Girl in the Woods! So enjoy Brooke, DaWoof and DaMoose. I am your Camarillo Grammy in Ventura County, Southern California. Like your videos and your no nonsense narrative.
A tight budget isn't reality in Alaska, food costs a lot unless you shoot it, catch it, or grow it. I ran into Carrs this morning for a few basics and spent $100 on a few loaves of bread, 2 pounds of cheese, a couple pounds of turkey, and a couple boxes of crackers...
Been here for a few episodes and this series has already grown onto me a little. I love watching it and seeing your progress and I can't wait to see it all year around during different seasons.
Love this channel Mick! Could you set up an Amazon account for your channel with a wishlist so us moms could send you something more than noodles for your meals? 😅 I'm truly being serious!! Blessings
My heart jumped when you mentioned the Bible, James 4:13-15, you know the Lord? That is awesome, God bleeess you! Also, I love q&a videos, any information and insight you wanna give is very appreciated. This life path and mindset you have is very countercultural, and inspiring, I love seeing it from start to forward and onwards indefinitely. Praise the Lord, I'm so glad you know the Word!
Glad you are reading comments. Lots of helpful suggestions. If you havent shopped at Fairbanks Dollar Tree you should. $1.25 for jarred veges, packages of tuna & salmon etc etc. Can't wait for your next video. Keep them rolling.
I always watch your videos twice, not long enough for me, but always excited when I see one uploaded. You are probably going to put a heat shield behind the stove on the walls. Are you going to put a vapor barrier on the exterior before winter to protect your wood. My sons were were big Ramen Noodle nuts too. College kids can live on that stuff. You’re just in the school of life. I wish you well in writing. You’re a great storyteller already. You have chosen the road less traveled and God will bless you as I can tell you live by the good Book. Keep toil in’. You’re having a beautiful fall.
Hey Mick beware of the moist moss! It might be soft to sit or lie on but make sure it is dry first! Ha Ha. Great idea though, it made for a GREAT visual when you started your Q & A
Mick ...I cannot express how much I appreciate you sharing your journey with us. You are an amazing young man and your determination is so inspiring. You're a special kind of person.
Mick, I want you to keep warm this winter so I'm going to do my part: Don't cut any trees ;) That ought to ba a day or two's worth of firewood at least.
Cabin looks great! I'd be setting your wood stove in the corner to straighten that pipe out. Looks pretty rough all crooked. And you should always do the first burn off outside, minimum of a two hour burn off before burning it indoors. The paint is toxic and will give you a bad headache, snd it's harsh on tbe lungs too. Best wishes.
I agree with the comment about putting a heat barrier behind and beside your wood stove. Be safe! I also like one other of subscribers think you have an excellent voice for narration. Take care!
It's always a treat to see a new betting on alaska video, it's become part of my must watch playlist. The ramen probably gets boring after a while, but pretty soon your homestead will grow to something you never thought possible and you'll be living and eating better than you would be in the city. Keep working at it, you're an inspiration to us all!
Mick, what an amazing, informative, and blessed Q &A! Woot! I read James 4:13-15. Absolutely spot and and so true. TY Lord! You are in my prayers daily. God bless you! ~John
You read a selected piece of scripture that loses it's meaning taken entirely out of context. Best you read the whole chapter and esp the last 2 verses of 16 & 17. We can make scripture fit anything we want if to if we just randomly select verses and quote them to suit our needs. That's not God's intent with His Word. We bastardise it when we use bits to fit our personal narrative. Read the whole chapter and you'll gain a far greater understanding of what the chapter actually means. ❤
Hi Mick, I'm 68 years young and doing as much of the work including interior insulation, trim work, painting, open shelving, installed luxury waterproof laminate flooring - required 6 stitches for that but looking at finished project, it wad so worth it!! I'm currently working on 25' sidewalk to front door of Cottage which is 480 sq ft of living space designed and overseen by me all the way! Enjoy the building process and each day as Life is short and the older you get - it goes by lightening fast so continue to learn and do your best as comfort is key & please stock up on canned goods before winter - Sustanability will get you through 'Winter - Harsh in Alaska! Looking forward to your next video & project. I live in NC Foothills but I have to deal/ inspections & buercrocy "BS" YOU HAVE IT MADE - Agree you require protective material in corner of wood stove for fire prevention measures! Don't want to burn down all your hard work Mick 😊 Keep up your dream as I continue mine & Happiness prevails Always ❤🏡✌️💕🙏
I always loved your mom's creativity. So cool seeing you being creative with your bench. I love your honesty. For the don't cut down trees idiots, trees are a crop, get over it. Chickens where you are will need a little light in their coop to cintinue laying all year long. I discovered from a friend that lives in an are that is closed off when it snows because they cannot get the roads plowed in NY. They use snowmobiles. The light cycle tells chickens to pay or stop laying eggs. I am sure you can find more info on that in a search. I love that you know the Bible. That will help you more than you realize now. We will be praying for you!
When he is financially able, I am sure a bigger solar will come in to play. Chicken can and will lay with lighting in the coop. Not as much a the nature sun light. But Mick can make it happen if he wants
I’m no tool expert, but next time you use your jigsaw, try turning that blade around. You might find it a little easier to cut. Great video! Just in case you haven’t figured it out, you are living the life that people twice your age only dream about. Don’t give it up.
I watch your mom and dad all the time, love what y'all are doing. Do what you want to do, your beautiful land , thanks for letting me watch your progress on your homestead.
When I was a kid in the 70's my dad put a Ben Franklin stove/fireplace in an off grid cabin and it had a grill rack that attached inside it so he could grill in the cabin. Loved that little stove. Great memories that your videos are making me recall.
I like the fires you made in this video. The wood stove in your living room is great! I’m looking forward to the mountaineering video you mentioned. If you talk about finances I would appreciate that as well. The Bible verse you mentioned is one of my favorites.
First off I like your videos. I’m not trolling your content to find what you have done wrong. I personally enjoy watching your process and the learning that is happening. I can’t help but point out that the single wall piping is fine in the cabin. The single wall on the outside 7:16 especially how cold it gets is going to give you problems. I know insulated pipe is expensive. It does have a purpose other than protecting combustibles in close proximity of the pipe. It keeps the smoke at a higher temperature until it gets out of the pipe. As smoke gasses cool it forms creosol. You will have to stay diligent in cleaning that pipe continues throughout the winter. Hate to see you have a chimney fire and lose the cabin. Keep up the hard work. The progress looks great. Be safe.
Your cabin is looking good. When you mentioned Ramen noodles, don't feel alone. I graduated from college in 1981. Yes! They had cheap Ramen noodles in the 1970's. I ended up being a single parent by 1985. More Ramen noodles. I survived all that and you will, too. Meat and potatoes from here on out....and vegetables.
Me, too! This young man will get through it like we did! Ramen was 10 cents when I was his age! $6 got 60 ramens. That's when $5 was like today's $20 bill. Min wage was $2.90.
You aren't doing the physical work he is doing with the coming weather. His body will start to digest its self. There was some interesting work done during WW II with volunteer CO's enduring starvation diets and being brought back from the edge. PS: I like Ramen but I always add something to it.
Enjoy your videos and you are so real. Thank you for sharing your thoughts especially James 4. Good to see a young person relay their beliefs. Blessings.
Fix your stove, ask someone to show you how to install it safely, you need more distance and heat shield on the wall. Sparks and hot coals will (not if) spill out and fall down into the floor wood. Some codes are sensible, you can still reference them. I don’t want to see you get burned out this winter when it’s -40. Edit- At the least put metal on the walls and on the floor under the bricks, extend out at least a foot past the stove footprint.
His comment about ignoring code and cutting down trees “because muh freedom” was incredibly ignorant. He may act like an adult but it’s obvious he’s still a kid that needs to learn about the real world. He should take some real advice and make it safe for him to live in there, right now that pipe will be toxic and he’ll burn the cabin down without a heat shield.
Yeah, information is his friend and he seems to be averse to listening. He prides himself on winging it, but that'll kill you living in the environment he's in. The galvanized pipe is toxic, no heat shield, his door is an interior hollow core and opens outward, no vapor barrier, needs 4 cords minimum wood, and on and on. Feels more like a backyard fort adventure than real life. Hopefully he wakes up and takes heed to some solid advice.
@@michaelbrutallyhonest6026 Lol you people are so funny. Every mistake, catastrophic. He's going to perish away in a few months, oh no! Relax. He's going to be fine.
I really like how everything is real in this channel and not all "hollywood" nothing in the build is perfect and neither are things in the day to day. It makes it relatable. I do hope you earn more money over time so you can continue to progress in what you are setting out to do.
Mick you will learn by your mistakes but learn you will. Suggestion for your safety put a metal sheet to buffer the heat away from the wall by the wood stove, because the wall will get really hot. I do love your woodstove though it is small and quaint, so, where did you get it? Just wondering. Your Q&A is so awesome, and I would love to see that more also. It is interesting what you are doing with your time on your build. You will be busy for a long time on your build. There is always room for improvements both in your cabin and your land. And yet you will be able to take treks like your mom and dad does and it will be so awesome. There is nothing wrong with Ramen noodles, I lived on peanut butter and jelly for a long time because I had very little money. People make do with what they can afford, and they are happy that's what counts. So, stay safe, warn/cool, and blessings.
I live a similar life style to the one your building. Best thing I ever did. The changes in a person and the choices you make are priceless. This life style proves there are far more important things then money and materialistic things . Good uck and enjoy your future
I have a few questions for you. Do you plan to build a bathhouse, and a rain catchment of some sort? Also, do you have a cooler for fresh food? Lastly, is there a way that we can mail you items, and what kind of foods do you like?
Mick I love your natural creative bench, your short Q & A was both informative😮 and educational. God has blessed you with a unique vocal instrument! I could listen to you narration on any subject. You could have a future in doing Alaska Promotional video OR National Geographic voice overs. Your host of friends, creative YT ideas, supportive Mom and Dad and religious faith will see you through the hard winters to come. Keep up the good work and keep your firewood dry!
There are a million YT videos with step by step instructions for building a cabin. Be you, you have a poet's soul, pray about it and then do what your soul tells you to do with this opportunity. Your building site is beautiful, your little cabin is coming along, I enjoy hearing from you what your short term plans are, what are your concerns for this first winter and what have you done or need to do to really be ready for the winter you know is coming. You mentioned writing....do you journal daily, if you do would you share some of your thoughts about your life and what you are doing? You are unique and so will what you accomplish here on this channel. Be wise in listening to what OTHERS think you should be doing. I understand you are putting together a product for others and you want to please them but you are unique, people want unique, if you listen to all the complainers and those who tell you to do this and that you will have a mediocre product. All these people who are telling you to do this or that have never done anything like you are doing. It is easy to sit behind a computer in a comfy house and tell you, the brave soul who is venturing out and actually doing something, what you need to do. BE YOU, we are loving what you are doing!!!
I like the timber and quality of your voice. It is so calm and easy to listen too. Story telling by you is very welcome. Good job on your Q&A time. Perfect.
Great jobs, Mick ! Some suggestions for shopping your own property. I only started researching these in the last few years. I'm in Talkeetna, so your season for most of these , maybe over. Any berries left ? Fireweed? Dry them to add to Oatmeal, etc. Forage for Yarrow. Can simply tie a bunch of stems together & hang upside down. Suggest hanging outside some where dry for a few days then check for bugs b4 hanging in cabin. Dry it for teas when sick. Make a powder from dried leaves, stops bleeding for cuts & nosebleeds. Rose hips, higher in Vitamin C, than an Orange ! Dry, make different things as you can, or add to morning teas !! Make yourself a dehydrator that you can sit near the stove, or high up where its warmer & out of the way. Dehydration is the easiest way to preserve food, etc when there is little storage space , lack of finances, plumbing, & electricity. Just starting to learn about mushrooms ! Really missed out this year. So much rain that my forest was full !! But they can kill you if you eat the wrong one. Just met a neighbor ( I have been here 3 years), on my road, looking for mushrooms ! Our gardens drowned ! But the amazing Birch tree is truly " The Tree of Life"! I will let you research any of these that might interest you. All great for your overall health. 1. Birch Outer bark is one of the barks they make Aspirin from. Chew on a piece of bark when Aspirin is needed. Also, you know its a great fire starter ! Also it is water proof ! The whole inside of a dead birch tree can rot over decades but the bark will be intact ! If you wanted, you could use birch tree slabs as siding , just chaulk the seams. 2. Chaga for tea. Sure you know this one. Heard your mom talk about it. 3. Birch Polypore Mushroom grows on dead birch. Dry for tea, add honey ,a little bitter. Also , can be used as a razor strap! Good fresh for cuts as well as a bandaid . Find your trees, tag high now for tapping for birch water, come spring when sap starts to rise. Make your taps from dried birch limbs over the winter. Snow will be still on the ground so store in snow bank , drink daily. Last but by far not the least, I recently found out is the Inner Birch Bark ! The reddish brown ring before you get to the blonde wood. Break it off dry in small chunks then grind. You can add 20% to baking flour & it does not change the rising. But heard from a native that they use it 100% & make a flat bread ! Maybe a tea, haven't tried yet. Could just be a seasoning sprinkle to that Ramon , for now ! Lol Then lastly, as you are showing it can be used for furniture that will last for years outside. Inside ,for a lifetime. So when you toil to bring that firewood into your great cozy cabin; before adding to the stove, ask what can you take from it , to build up your food pantry & medicine cabinet. Then that wonderful piece of birch tree can lastly bless you by keeping you warm for a second time. BTW, the foraging & processing from your land, would be great videos. Showing Alaska's natural bounty, that provides sustenance. Best to you, love your videos ! Love your style of speaking, definitely follow your passion for writing !! 😊
My family loves what you're doing! we've watched them all so far. You're going to have to delve into "toil for your food." Especially when you are living off Ramen and coffee. Looking forward to seeing what you've got going on in winter.
It is evident you were well educated and well read growing up. Credit to your parents. Referencing James was also a nice touch and the passage cited is spot on. 👍🏻
Mike, it's your channel you as you wish, it's your life, what you have put up so far has been very interesting. A lot of your outdoor life has rubbed off on you from your folks. So go do your thing! Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦
Loved your response to those flipping out about your tree cutting. Sweet freedom on your own land. Wish you the best in all of your endeavors! I enjoy your Mom and Dad's videos too.. thanks for sharing some of your lives with us. God Bless. :)
I originally came on board because I enjoy your parents channel, but I now find your channel is equally as enjoyable. When I was young I would build tree houses with only trees and rope. Dreaming of living in the woods. I’m glad your able to do your thing. Carry on my friend.
Your inside stove pipe should nest top piece into bottom piece, otherwise any creosote generated will drip down your pipes on the outside at the joints...especially critical on the vertical section directly above the stove. Your outside stove pipe installation looks good! Keep up the great work!
Sorry, one more Mick. Someone may have mentioned this, but it is another serious safety hazard. Galvanized aluminum (any galvanized metal actually) gives off toxic zinc fumes when heated. The particles also settle into food and utensils, creating both an ingestive and inhalent health risk. I would replace that interior stove pipe with black, non-galvanized. From one medical site: "These fumes can cause what is known as “metal fume fever” or “zinc shakes.” Metal fume fever can cause symptoms that include fever, headaches, nausea, chest pain, and more. Inhalation of these fumes can also cause long-term health problems, as the lead present in the galvanized steel can vaporize along with the zinc."
I hope you saw this comment. I read some comments a few videos back where the person mentioned all the "Parent-type" people that would make comments. That would be me. I'm invested in seeing you succeed! Then I saw this comment and got worried for you! (Just like a mom! Lol which I am, 4 boys and 1 girl! The baby is 23! You remind me of him a bit! ( so now emotionally invested! Lol) Keep up the good work! You have a mom from Texas cheering you on!! I even have my husband watching you carve your path! Looking forward to all your homesteading adventures with the occasional Wild Alaskan Adventure!! 😁 Anyway, hope you see the original message and get that switched out for the safer "Non-galvanized" stove pipe!! Best wishes for a safe and warm Alaskan winter !! ❤️
That stove is **very dangerous** as you have it setup. Ideally you should set it further away from the walls, but you at least need to install a heat shield or insulating ceramic board between the stove and your flammable walls/floor. The board is short-money, so be safe please. Also you should change up that stack to replace the 90 degree angles with 45 degree connections. A short stack with multiple 90 degree angles is a recipe for rapid creosote buildup, especially if you're burning underseasoned wood. Would also be good to get a section with a cleaning trapdoor at the base of the vertical outdoor stack.
So. .I am back (smile) My mind did the idea out of the blue thing. Questions: Where is your water source?!!!!! Where is your water containers???? Where is your toilet???? Where are your winter clothes???? Heavy jackets, boots, how about snow shovel? Basic first aid? Basic cooking utensils. October in Alaska is like a flashing red warning light and you have nothing up to protect your walls from wind and water. You REALLY need to enclose the space below your flooring. You need some thermal mass to go with that wood stove. How do you plan to wash your clothes in -10 degrees? I just watched your mom explain how to find offgrid properties and what to consider and well. . .blame her cause she made points. . . .lots of points and I noticed you do not have any visual solutions to those points. Oh I have questions young man!!!
I’m rooting for you man! Enjoyed watching this series so far and look forward to more content. You have a very pleasant narration voice. Very relaxing.
The funny thing about the "destroying nature with your tree cutting" is hilarious, I know exactly where you're at (I mean map pin, I'm not hiding in your woods), and looking at the size of your trees and the surrounding area, I'm pretty sure that it has been completely cleared within the last 60 years, so no "destruction of the untamed wilderness" here (not that anyone should care, it's your own freaking land).
You should set up an Amazon wish list!!!! You could have the items delivered to one of your friends houses who live near by. Would be a nice way for people to help support you. At least get you some other food besides ramen 🍜 😂
I would love to send stuff, too. I went to Costa Rica with Brooke and she told me all about Mick and what a great kid he is... and FUNNY. She was spot on. I think we all love Mickey. Awesome family and I'd help out In any way I could. I used to get dried beef and flour white sauce for S on a Shingle when I lived in cold, dark winters... tasty and broke up eating soup and pasta all the time. There are a lot of things we could send that are dehydrated and need nothing but water. Or melted snow! Plus we could send Amazon items he needs for his place. Mickey is killing it!
I would like to clarify that permits and inspections are there to ensure that people don't run wild and absolutely sestroy every habitat each country has to offer. You never know what exactly happens underground, with the treess etc in your land. For you it may work that you can just build whatever and however, but anywhere else it causes small issues that pile up into gigantic issues when everyone is doing them.
Hello! I would love to hear more Q&A but also love seeing the progress you make on your cabin! So far so Awesome!! :) I hope and pray you stay warm in the upcoming frigid winter of the far North! God bless and protect you! I can’t wait to see more!! I love the Alaska videos!
You are doing what I wanted to do at 18. You are fortunate to have the parents you have that instilled in you the basics and are now allowing you to become your own person. I think I met you one day a few years ago. I had property up the road from ya'll in Olnes East. No matter just to say that I'm glad to see you doing what you enjoy. Keep on keeping on.
Love your posts and channel. Heads up: Galvanized vent pipe is REALLY bad to use as a firewood chimney. It may off gas toxic fumes, and isn't designed to have fire inside of it.
I’ve thought about it, but after seeing the actual heat output of the stove and having fire bricks on the inside walls of it I think I’ll be fine without it 👍
Mick, thanks for the Q&A. I love your content. I found your channel from your mom's (girl in the woods) and dad's (bushradical) channels. You have a great narrative voice, just like your dad and uncle (black spruce). I lived in Fairbanks Ft Wainwright 2011 till 2013 when my so -in-law was deployed then again 2019 to 2020 with friends. I love it up there and made many friends. I'd be there now, except I'm a 75 yr old grandma and my kids and grands don't live there any more. I enjoy watching all you are accomplishing in your own way. I'm anxious to see your cabin winterized. I love the moss lined path you've created. Will you build a driveway closer to the cabin? Did you anchor the chimney to the roof? You're doing great. I love watching and seeing others do things I can only dream of doing. I'm looking forward to seeing more of what you do. Pretty cool watching your friend carry that woodstove all alone. 😂❤ As soon as you mentioned the scripture in James, I paused your video and looked it up... to find I already had marked it many years ago. ❤ Have you ever watched any RUclips videos by Trout & Coffee? He also has interesting content in New England with interesting and enjoyable narration. Good Luck and Best Wishes with all you do. I'm cheering for you. 😊
Mick, great explanations. This is the first video of yours I have watched, I know you are just starting this adventure, so best wishes and lots of luck. I watch your mom and dad's videos and enjoy them so I know I will enjoy watching yours. Make sure you have a lot of food and wood for the upcoming winter. Mike
I hope you are successful and your channel continues to grow! I have a few things to offer you as someone who shares the same tendency to value action over analysis paralysis. I grew up with an extremely detail oriented and educated father. I respect and love him, but as a I gained more life experience outside of his influence I began to see flaws in his way of doing things -specifically that he didn't achieve as much in his personal life as his peers because he was too concentrated on setting the stage and executing the work perfectly. I swung far the other way and began getting more done at a lower quality, which ended up costing me unnecessarily. I can see that you are a man of action and that is admirable, but don't let that become pride that blinds you and sets you up for unnecessary hardship. You can indeed do it yourself with no help, but do not reinvent the wheel and waste your resources. *My advice to you is to take the criticism seriously and do the research required to measure twice and cut once -especially when money, safety, and longevity of peak functionality are involved.* Building things properly will be more functional and last longer. You referenced the Bible when you suggested that you do not plan specifically and rigidly for the future (James 4:13-17) and I respect that. I strongly suggest that you read proverbs and consider the wisdom of Proverbs 1:1-7, 11:14, 12:1, 12:15 and the list goes on. I am in no way suggesting that you are a fool -but please consider the meaning of these verses and how they may apply to you if you lean too much on your ability to figure it out on your own! You have the internet at your disposal and a following that genuinely cares about you and would be happy to offer professional insight into your future projects. Good luck and I look forward to seeing you continue to do the cool stuff most people aren't brave enough to attempt!
Hey Mick, keep up the good work and stay safe! I hope you are getting enough calories to stay healthy and warm in the colder months coming up! Blessings 😉
Loved it! Great video Mick ! I am betting on you! I know you can do this, it is what you want, you know the Lord and you are not afraid to work. What more could a person really need….
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Just a heads up, coming from a person who lives in an area where we rely on wood stoves you might want to put some heat shields behind and to the side of the woodstove to cover the walls, it seems very close and once you have a fire going over a long durations all the board in the area around the woodstove is going to expand and contract from the heat and will eventually warp, and if you accidentally drop some fire outside the stove the woods going to be very hot and dry and more potential for a fire, just a thought!!
Yes I thought of that too it seems awfully close to the sidewall
He knows that.
Way too close to wall.
Nice tip, nice username.
He also needs an anchor wire from the chimney to the roof
“Most men live lives of quiet desperation”. Good for you for taking the leap so young.
"We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it." and you are practicing!
well said...
Love his stuff but smoke n carbon monoxide are no joke and he's running it a little now? But running it hard in the winter not good 😐
Mankind has not been free since Adam sinned ! You can only have liberty through putting all of your faith in the divine blood sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ who died was buried and resurrected by God the Father to be our salvation ! Believe it , trust in the blood that payed for your sins !
Well actually eve was the first evil one if you believe the bible account is accurate.
Adam probably had no choice but to follow eves instructions or he wouldn't get any anymore.
I loved it,so down to earth.
Mick, I've been following your mom for a long time and found you because of her. Love that you seem to have your mom and dad's great sense of humor. What I wanted to suggest to you is related to your finances and a possible side gig that might help. I'm sure you've been told your voice is golden. What about doing some recording of book readings. There are lots of places that will pay you for that and it would be a shame if you didn't share that voice wherever you can.
Wait! I think I recognized the trailer you were following on the 4k drive. "Girl in the woods" or something like that.
ALSO, from where are you getting a check?
Exactly!!!
The Q&A format works. You have a great voice for narration. Next time, please tell us what kind of siding you're going to do on the outside of your cabin, etc. Very interesting, keep up the good work!
I would like to add another comment about the stove pipe. As a lifelong Alaskan, I would suggest putting the stove pipe on the NON-snow shedding side. That would eliminate any chance of it getting ripped off when the roof sheds!
I enjoy watching your progress!
The pipe doesn't go through the roof.🤔
Yes, but when snow sheds off the roof, since the pipe is on the low side, it runs the risk of being knock off. Putting it on the other wall, without the roof slope, makes more sense. At least for me!
@@Amy-il3cl aah that makes sense! I live in the subtropics so snow is a complete mystery to me. Thanks for enlightening me, have a great day.😀
It’s a single pitched roof that sheds to the left while you’re looking at the door from the outside. The pipe is on the side of the roof, not the bottom of it
All the experts on here should have picked up that the stove pipe is installed upside-down...
Mick, maybe you didn't plan it, but making "mistakes" on your cabin is generating a boatload of comments. Genius way to grow your channel.
Keep rocking Mick! We are doing "kinda" the same here in Brazil and is very inspirational to see someone looking to live a life like us but so far away. Greetings from Brazil!
Glad to see you're doing well, Mick, especially on nothing but Ramen 🤣 FYI your stove pipe should be black pipe indoors, not galvanized, and it is upside down believe it or not. The male end goes down to allow creosote and drainage to go back into the stove, rather than letting it run down the outside of the pipe and all over the stove. Also, why did you get an interior door rather than an insulated exterior door? I'm guessing budget, but you will want to replace that asap. Sure, there's a few things I'd suggest doing differently, but I'm not there yet, next year I'll be joining you in AK! @Alaska Dreamers sent me your first video, and I've been hooked ever since. Best wishes -Dusty
I feel like he’s got a handle on things
I did enjoy that. I like they way you think. I think on your moms channel I learned you made jewelry? You have nice rings on so I was guessing you may have made them. If so in down time I think it would be interesting to see you work on pieces.. if this isn’t correct disregard.. I’m into making things so I appreciate the artistry of others. Overall I love your channel and am happy it’s working for you!
@@ianfuller2782 Not at all, that upside down chimney pipe is a major fire hazard. Creosote running down the outside of the pipe and on to the stove will ignite. His stove is also too close to combustible material, it’s a fire waiting to happen.
@@jonhamilton5789 I'm also wondering about the wisdom of putting it right next to the door so all the heat is sucked out everytime it's opened.
@@jonhamilton5789 Agreed. You are absolutely correct on both.
The most important part of your cabin is this wood-burning stove the way you hooked yours up it’s a death trap. The pipe is upside down. The meal goes on top the female on the bottom so the creosol runs back into the Stove Greenwood will cause tons of creosol to run down the pipe. It’s flammable you need metal between the stove in the wall. The fire is the worst thing that could happen. Please be safe I’m not criticizing you. I’m praying for you and I do enjoy your videos.
Wise counsel
This video went by too fast! The Q&A was great - I too wondered about your friends. It seems like your whole life was leading up to this moment. Keep at it Mick!
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I appreciate that also! I had to rewind the video a couple times because it goes past the questions so quickly; and of course the first time I didn’t realize it was only going to be on the screen rather than spoken.
The only way I can get to even 1/4 of the RUclips videos I would like is if I am busy while I’m listening. So I put my phone in a stand while I am doing something like folding laundry, washing dishes, peeling and chopping vegetables etc. Sometimes I’m listening while walking or watering plants. Many times the only way I can justify turning on RUclips is if I can keep my hands busy doing something else. Bottom line, it would help me to have videos I don’t need to stare at constantly, but rather ones that I can glance up at several times a minute.
I'd say it's time to stop, sit down and listen a minute or two😊
Every Yooper home I’ve owned had a enclosed porch. A great way to keep heat in from escaping thru the door. Also you’ll be happier storing wood in there, keeping you inside overnight to get firewood. Recommend putting some priority in this before it gets icy cold.
Over time your little cabin can grow. Since you’ve put your chimney right next to the door, a porch can only be half as large.
Been watching your family for several years now, and Alone. You have a Great attitude, keep your chin up, we will be cheering for you!
Hey Mick! My husband and I found your channel and subscribed because of your Mom and Dad’s channels!They are such great people! It must be such a blessing to have them cheering you on, and to have that wealth of experience and wisdom to draw from! We wish you the best on your adventure!🙏🏼
I've heard that his parents have a channel. What is it?
Girl in the woods/ Bushradical.. best channels on RUclips or anywhere!!!
Love your parents channel ❤that's how I found you
Mick has an Uncle who also has a great channel: Black Spruce
I thoroughly enjoy watching @GirlInTheWoods and @Bushradical ! They are informative, inspirational, insightful, adventurous, wholesome, honest, humorous, Christian, and enthusiastic! @BettingOnAlaska is taking on a similar lifestyle and I look forward to all he has to share!
Hey Mick. A cautionary tale from one off-gridder to another. Two subjects on safety, one of which others have already mentioned. You absolutely NEED a heatshield behind your stove. That WILL become a serious hazard very, very quickly if you don't. I would not use that stove again until you get one installed -- whether brick or metal sheeting with insulated backing.
Second ... Chainsaw safety. I'm 57 years old and have about 40 percent hearing in one ear and only 70 percent in the other -- attributable to running my chainsaw since I was a teen without proper ear protection until about the last five. (too late). CHAPS and BOOTS. Get a good set of kevlar chaps and steel-toed boots when you can afford and use them. Eventually, if you run a saw long enough, it will try to bite back at you. (I keep my previous chaps - with a big gash across the thigh - as a reminder of their importance and what would have been a devastating wound in a moment of carelessness)
Technique: At one point in your video (3:03), you're using the tip of your saw to push against one small branch and then cut it from the bottom, while simultaneously resting the teeth on -- and cutting into -- another branch below it on the ground. Very dangerous. This is sometimes called "pinching" and is one of the most common causes of injuries with chainsaws -- where the teeth bind because they are -- essentially -- being told to cut from the top and bottom simultaneously. It can cause the saw to kick violently -- either throwing the bar up and toward your face or backward and to the side toward a leg.
Mick...you are a great person and an individual....not a chip off the ole block. A compliment.
I cant wait to see your future and see it on youtube.
Your parents are amazing people.
I lived in Fairbanks Alaska for about 71/2 years. The worst mistake I made was to move back to the lower 48 . I totally understand your wanting to be Free enjoy it while you're young. I think your doing a great job. 👍🙏🕊️🌼🌻🌹☕❤️💜
I liked it very much, only wish that it was a little longer.
I especially like the part that you were active while answering the Q&A’s.
I don’t think I’ve seen that before! Very creative on your part.🥰
I also want to know where to send you some things! I’m glad to be along on your journey vicariously! Embrace your mistakes, learn as you go and grow in your knowledge and experience! Keep your head down and your spirits up!!!!
May I recommend a few cheap staples? Dried beans, rice, potatoes, canned diced tomatoes and green chilies can go a really long way on a super tight budget. If you can toss in some olive oil, butter and bouillon, you’ll eat like a king! 😀
Great mention ....am sure mama has also been in his ear all these years
Difficult to get nutrition you really need on Ramen....
Good job
On the other hand, the rice and beans eaten together will provide all of the essential amino acids a person needs in order to sustain life. Ask the Hispanic population. I have spent recent days binge watching Girl in the Woods! So enjoy Brooke, DaWoof and DaMoose. I am your Camarillo Grammy in Ventura County, Southern California. Like your videos and your no nonsense narrative.
A tight budget isn't reality in Alaska, food costs a lot unless you shoot it, catch it, or grow it. I ran into Carrs this morning for a few basics and spent $100 on a few loaves of bread, 2 pounds of cheese, a couple pounds of turkey, and a couple boxes of crackers...
We liked this format of narration while working!! Your scripture verse was great - spot on!! Hopefully you get some REAL groceries before long.
Been here for a few episodes and this series has already grown onto me a little. I love watching it and seeing your progress and I can't wait to see it all year around during different seasons.
Love this channel Mick!
Could you set up an Amazon account for your channel with a wishlist so us moms could send you something more than noodles for your meals? 😅 I'm truly being serious!!
Blessings
That's a great thought but I'm pretty sure Amazon won't deliver to his door. He'd still have to drive 2 hours to pick up packages most likely.
Maybe one of his friends could be a collection site for Amazon purchases and then weekly they could meet up!
Seriously! As a mama I need to give this young man some food!
Not just answering questions also watching you doing stuff. I like it.
That was clever and good content mixing.
My heart jumped when you mentioned the Bible, James 4:13-15, you know the Lord? That is awesome, God bleeess you! Also, I love q&a videos, any information and insight you wanna give is very appreciated. This life path and mindset you have is very countercultural, and inspiring, I love seeing it from start to forward and onwards indefinitely. Praise the Lord, I'm so glad you know the Word!
It's going to be interesting in watching your first winter.
Glad you are reading comments. Lots of helpful suggestions. If you havent shopped at Fairbanks Dollar Tree you should. $1.25 for jarred veges, packages of tuna & salmon etc etc. Can't wait for your next video. Keep them rolling.
I always watch your videos twice, not long enough for me, but always excited when I see one uploaded. You are probably going to put a heat shield behind the stove on the walls. Are you going to put a vapor barrier on the exterior before winter to protect your wood. My sons were were big Ramen Noodle nuts too. College kids can live on that stuff. You’re just in the school of life. I wish you well in writing. You’re a great storyteller already. You have chosen the road less traveled and God will bless you as I can tell you live by the good Book. Keep toil in’. You’re having a beautiful fall.
Hey Mick beware of the moist moss! It might be soft to sit or lie on but make sure it is dry first! Ha Ha. Great idea though, it made for a GREAT visual when you started your Q & A
Mick ...I cannot express how much I appreciate you sharing your journey with us. You are an amazing young man and your determination is so inspiring. You're a special kind of person.
Mick, I want you to keep warm this winter so I'm going to do my part:
Don't cut any trees ;)
That ought to ba a day or two's worth of firewood at least.
This is great!
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Cabin looks great! I'd be setting your wood stove in the corner to straighten that pipe out. Looks pretty rough all crooked. And you should always do the first burn off outside, minimum of a two hour burn off before burning it indoors. The paint is toxic and will give you a bad headache, snd it's harsh on tbe lungs too. Best wishes.
I agree with the comment about putting a heat barrier behind and beside your wood stove. Be safe! I also like one other of subscribers think you have an excellent voice for narration. Take care!
It's always a treat to see a new betting on alaska video, it's become part of my must watch playlist. The ramen probably gets boring after a while, but pretty soon your homestead will grow to something you never thought possible and you'll be living and eating better than you would be in the city. Keep working at it, you're an inspiration to us all!
Laughing at the ending... I was wondering when you piled that moss on your bench! haha! Keep the faith, Mick. You've got the answers, so don't stop!
I like the way you did this q&a. Much better style than just sitting there. Thanks for sharing neighbor!😊
Mick, what an amazing, informative, and blessed Q &A! Woot! I read James 4:13-15. Absolutely spot and and so true. TY Lord! You are in my prayers daily. God bless you! ~John
You read a selected piece of scripture that loses it's meaning taken entirely out of context. Best you read the whole chapter and esp the last 2 verses of 16 & 17. We can make scripture fit anything we want if to if we just randomly select verses and quote them to suit our needs. That's not God's intent with His Word. We bastardise it when we use bits to fit our personal narrative. Read the whole chapter and you'll gain a far greater understanding of what the chapter actually means. ❤
You are doing great.
Hi Mick, I'm 68 years young and doing as much of the work including interior insulation, trim work, painting, open shelving, installed luxury waterproof laminate flooring - required 6 stitches for that but looking at finished project, it wad so worth it!! I'm currently working on 25' sidewalk to front door of Cottage which is 480 sq ft of living space designed and overseen by me all the way! Enjoy the building process and each day as Life is short and the older you get - it goes by lightening fast so continue to learn and do your best as comfort is key & please stock up on canned goods before winter - Sustanability will get you through 'Winter - Harsh in Alaska! Looking forward to your next video & project. I live in NC Foothills but I have to deal/ inspections & buercrocy "BS" YOU HAVE IT MADE - Agree you require protective material in corner of wood stove for fire prevention measures! Don't want to burn down all your hard work Mick 😊 Keep up your dream as I continue mine & Happiness prevails Always ❤🏡✌️💕🙏
Nick you have your stove too close to the walls and no heat shield on the walls. You'll burn the cabin down !! Please move it out further.
I always loved your mom's creativity. So cool seeing you being creative with your bench. I love your honesty. For the don't cut down trees idiots, trees are a crop, get over it. Chickens where you are will need a little light in their coop to cintinue laying all year long. I discovered from a friend that lives in an are that is closed off when it snows because they cannot get the roads plowed in NY. They use snowmobiles. The light cycle tells chickens to pay or stop laying eggs. I am sure you can find more info on that in a search. I love that you know the Bible. That will help you more than you realize now. We will be praying for you!
When he is financially able, I am sure a bigger solar will come in to play. Chicken can and will lay with lighting in the coop. Not as much a the nature sun light. But Mick can make it happen if he wants
I’m no tool expert, but next time you use your jigsaw, try turning that blade around. You might find it a little easier to cut.
Great video! Just in case you haven’t figured it out, you are living the life that people twice your age only dream about. Don’t give it up.
I watch your mom and dad all the time, love what y'all are doing. Do what you want to do, your beautiful land , thanks for letting me watch your progress on your homestead.
how do you watch his parents?
@@toastbrot_junkie9037Girl in the Woods, and Bush Radical.
Their videos on their channel, girl in the woods, his mother . Bush radical, his father.
@@debrakrause8893 Oh, that's his kid? That makes a lot of sense.
When I was a kid in the 70's my dad put a Ben Franklin stove/fireplace in an off grid cabin and it had a grill rack that attached inside it so he could grill in the cabin. Loved that little stove. Great memories that your videos are making me recall.
I like the fires you made in this video. The wood stove in your living room is great! I’m looking forward to the mountaineering video you mentioned. If you talk about finances I would appreciate that as well. The Bible verse you mentioned is one of my favorites.
First off I like your videos. I’m not trolling your content to find what you have done wrong. I personally enjoy watching your process and the learning that is happening.
I can’t help but point out that the single wall piping is fine in the cabin. The single wall on the outside 7:16 especially how cold it gets is going to give you problems.
I know insulated pipe is expensive. It does have a purpose other than protecting combustibles in close proximity of the pipe. It keeps the smoke at a higher temperature until it gets out of the pipe. As smoke gasses cool it forms creosol. You will have to stay diligent in cleaning that pipe continues throughout the winter. Hate to see you have a chimney fire and lose the cabin.
Keep up the hard work. The progress looks great. Be safe.
I appreciate how you worded your comment (not that my opinion matters).
Every video is an interesting glimpse into your journey. I'm excited for this channel and for your progress.
Your cabin is looking good. When you mentioned Ramen noodles, don't feel alone. I graduated from college in 1981. Yes! They had cheap Ramen noodles in the 1970's. I ended up being a single parent by 1985. More Ramen noodles. I survived all that and you will, too. Meat and potatoes from here on out....and vegetables.
Me, too! This young man will get through it like we did! Ramen was 10 cents when I was his age! $6 got 60 ramens. That's when $5 was like today's $20 bill. Min wage was $2.90.
You aren't doing the physical work he is doing with the coming weather. His body will start to digest its self.
There was some interesting work done during WW II with volunteer CO's enduring starvation diets and being brought back from the edge.
PS: I like Ramen but I always add something to it.
Enjoy your videos and you are so real. Thank you for sharing your thoughts especially James 4. Good to see a young person relay their beliefs. Blessings.
Fix your stove, ask someone to show you how to install it safely, you need more distance and heat shield on the wall. Sparks and hot coals will (not if) spill out and fall down into the floor wood. Some codes are sensible, you can still reference them. I don’t want to see you get burned out this winter when it’s -40. Edit- At the least put metal on the walls and on the floor under the bricks, extend out at least a foot past the stove footprint.
This is wisdom . Wise counsel.
His comment about ignoring code and cutting down trees “because muh freedom” was incredibly ignorant. He may act like an adult but it’s obvious he’s still a kid that needs to learn about the real world. He should take some real advice and make it safe for him to live in there, right now that pipe will be toxic and he’ll burn the cabin down without a heat shield.
Yeah, information is his friend and he seems to be averse to listening. He prides himself on winging it, but that'll kill you living in the environment he's in. The galvanized pipe is toxic, no heat shield, his door is an interior hollow core and opens outward, no vapor barrier, needs 4 cords minimum wood, and on and on. Feels more like a backyard fort adventure than real life. Hopefully he wakes up and takes heed to some solid advice.
He’s going to be fine. Calm down
@@michaelbrutallyhonest6026 Lol you people are so funny.
Every mistake, catastrophic. He's going to perish away in a few months, oh no!
Relax. He's going to be fine.
Always happy to see your latest post !
You are making good progress...thank you for including us on your journey !
I really like how everything is real in this channel and not all "hollywood" nothing in the build is perfect and neither are things in the day to day. It makes it relatable. I do hope you earn more money over time so you can continue to progress in what you are setting out to do.
I like your plan, it's simple, and personal. Keep it up, your doing great!
Mick you will learn by your mistakes but learn you will. Suggestion for your safety put a metal sheet to buffer the heat away from the wall by the wood stove, because the wall will get really hot. I do love your woodstove though it is small and quaint, so, where did you get it? Just wondering. Your Q&A is so awesome, and I would love to see that more also. It is interesting what you are doing with your time on your build. You will be busy for a long time on your build. There is always room for improvements both in your cabin and your land. And yet you will be able to take treks like your mom and dad does and it will be so awesome. There is nothing wrong with Ramen noodles, I lived on peanut butter and jelly for a long time because I had very little money. People make do with what they can afford, and they are happy that's what counts. So, stay safe, warn/cool, and blessings.
I live a similar life style to the one your building.
Best thing I ever did.
The changes in a person and the choices you make are priceless.
This life style proves there are far more important things then money and materialistic things .
Good uck and enjoy your future
The second you get animals, it makes traveling considerably harder. Keep that in mind. Love the work man, keep it up!
I have a few questions for you. Do you plan to build a bathhouse, and a rain catchment of some sort? Also, do you have a cooler for fresh food? Lastly, is there a way that we can mail you items, and what kind of foods do you like?
Mick I love your natural creative bench, your short Q & A was both informative😮 and educational. God has blessed you with a unique vocal instrument! I could listen to you narration on any subject. You could have a future in doing Alaska Promotional video OR National Geographic voice overs. Your host of friends, creative YT ideas, supportive Mom and Dad and religious faith will see you through the hard winters to come. Keep up the good work and keep your firewood dry!
His narration voice is amazing. I think he gets that from his Dad who also has an amazing skill of.narration.
Hey from UK Mick , lovin' the new channel so far and excited to see what happens next -
stayin tuned 😊......
There are a million YT videos with step by step instructions for building a cabin. Be you, you have a poet's soul, pray about it and then do what your soul tells you to do with this opportunity. Your building site is beautiful, your little cabin is coming along, I enjoy hearing from you what your short term plans are, what are your concerns for this first winter and what have you done or need to do to really be ready for the winter you know is coming.
You mentioned writing....do you journal daily, if you do would you share some of your thoughts about your life and what you are doing? You are unique and so will what you accomplish here on this channel. Be wise in listening to what OTHERS think you should be doing.
I understand you are putting together a product for others and you want to please them but you are unique, people want unique, if you listen to all the complainers and those who tell you to do this and that you will have a mediocre product. All these people who are telling you to do this or that have never done anything like you are doing. It is easy to sit behind a computer in a comfy house and tell you, the brave soul who is venturing out and actually doing something, what you need to do. BE YOU, we are loving what you are doing!!!
I like the timber and quality of your voice. It is so calm and easy to listen too. Story telling by you is very welcome. Good job on your Q&A time. Perfect.
Great jobs, Mick !
Some suggestions for shopping your own property.
I only started researching these in the last few years.
I'm in Talkeetna, so your season for most of these , maybe over.
Any berries left ? Fireweed? Dry them to add to Oatmeal, etc.
Forage for Yarrow. Can simply tie a bunch of stems together & hang upside down. Suggest hanging outside some where dry for a few days then check for bugs b4 hanging in cabin.
Dry it for teas when sick. Make a powder from dried leaves, stops bleeding for cuts & nosebleeds.
Rose hips, higher in Vitamin C, than an Orange ! Dry, make different things as you can, or add to morning teas !!
Make yourself a dehydrator that you can sit near the stove, or high up where its warmer & out of the way. Dehydration is the easiest way to preserve food, etc when there is little storage space , lack of finances, plumbing, & electricity.
Just starting to learn about mushrooms ! Really missed out this year. So much rain that my forest was full !! But they can kill you if you eat the wrong one. Just met a neighbor ( I have been here 3
years), on my road, looking for mushrooms ! Our gardens drowned !
But the amazing Birch tree is truly
" The Tree of Life"!
I will let you research any of these that might interest you. All great for your overall health.
1. Birch Outer bark is one of the barks they make Aspirin from. Chew on a piece of bark when Aspirin is needed. Also, you know its a great fire starter !
Also it is water proof ! The whole inside of a dead birch tree can rot over decades but the bark will be intact ! If you wanted, you could use birch tree slabs as siding , just chaulk the seams.
2. Chaga for tea.
Sure you know this one. Heard your mom talk about it.
3. Birch Polypore Mushroom grows on dead birch. Dry for tea, add honey ,a little bitter. Also , can be used as a razor strap! Good fresh for cuts as well as a bandaid .
Find your trees, tag high now for tapping for birch water, come spring when sap starts to rise. Make your taps from dried birch limbs over the winter. Snow will be still on the ground so store in snow bank , drink daily.
Last but by far not the least, I recently found out is the Inner Birch Bark !
The reddish brown ring before you get to the blonde wood.
Break it off dry in small chunks then grind. You can add 20% to baking flour & it does not change the rising. But heard from a native that they use it 100% & make a flat bread ! Maybe a tea, haven't tried yet. Could just be a seasoning sprinkle to that Ramon , for now ! Lol
Then lastly, as you are showing it can be used for furniture that will last for years outside. Inside ,for a lifetime.
So when you toil to bring that firewood into your great cozy cabin; before adding to the stove, ask what can you take from it , to build up your food pantry & medicine cabinet. Then that wonderful piece of birch tree can lastly bless you by keeping you warm for a second time. BTW, the foraging & processing from your land, would be great videos. Showing Alaska's natural bounty, that provides sustenance.
Best to you, love your videos ! Love your style of speaking, definitely follow your passion for writing !! 😊
My family loves what you're doing! we've watched them all so far. You're going to have to delve into "toil for your food." Especially when you are living off Ramen and coffee. Looking forward to seeing what you've got going on in winter.
It is evident you were well educated and well read growing up. Credit to your parents. Referencing James was also a nice touch and the passage cited is spot on. 👍🏻
Mick you've come a long way in a short amount of time, well done!
Mike, it's your channel you as you wish, it's your life, what you have put up so far has been very interesting. A lot of your outdoor life has rubbed off on you from your folks. So go do your thing! Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦
Loved your response to those flipping out about your tree cutting. Sweet freedom on your own land. Wish you the best in all of your endeavors! I enjoy your Mom and Dad's videos too.. thanks for sharing some of your lives with us. God Bless. :)
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I originally came on board because I enjoy your parents channel, but I now find your channel is equally as enjoyable. When I was young I would build tree houses with only trees and rope. Dreaming of living in the woods. I’m glad your able to do your thing. Carry on my friend.
I love seeing the progress you have made. Keep up the good work. You will go very far in life.
Your inside stove pipe should nest top piece into bottom piece, otherwise any creosote generated will drip down your pipes on the outside at the joints...especially critical on the vertical section directly above the stove. Your outside stove pipe installation looks good! Keep up the great work!
Sorry, one more Mick. Someone may have mentioned this, but it is another serious safety hazard. Galvanized aluminum (any galvanized metal actually) gives off toxic zinc fumes when heated. The particles also settle into food and utensils, creating both an ingestive and inhalent health risk. I would replace that interior stove pipe with black, non-galvanized. From one medical site: "These fumes can cause what is known as “metal fume fever” or “zinc shakes.” Metal fume fever can cause symptoms that include fever, headaches, nausea, chest pain, and more. Inhalation of these fumes can also cause long-term health problems, as the lead present in the galvanized steel can vaporize along with the zinc."
I hope you saw this comment. I read some comments a few videos back where the person mentioned all the "Parent-type" people that would make comments. That would be me. I'm invested in seeing you succeed! Then I saw this comment and got worried for you! (Just like a mom! Lol which I am, 4 boys and 1 girl! The baby is 23! You remind me of him a bit! ( so now emotionally invested! Lol) Keep up the good work! You have a mom from Texas cheering you on!!
I even have my husband watching you carve your path! Looking forward to all your homesteading adventures with the occasional Wild Alaskan Adventure!! 😁
Anyway, hope you see the original message and get that switched out for the safer "Non-galvanized" stove pipe!!
Best wishes for a safe and warm Alaskan winter !! ❤️
That stove is **very dangerous** as you have it setup. Ideally you should set it further away from the walls, but you at least need to install a heat shield or insulating ceramic board between the stove and your flammable walls/floor. The board is short-money, so be safe please.
Also you should change up that stack to replace the 90 degree angles with 45 degree connections. A short stack with multiple 90 degree angles is a recipe for rapid creosote buildup, especially if you're burning underseasoned wood. Would also be good to get a section with a cleaning trapdoor at the base of the vertical outdoor stack.
Hi Mick 🤗 your Dad & Mom have taught you well 😉 your cabin is do cozy & love the fire stove 🔥 take care & be safe 🙏
So. .I am back (smile) My mind did the idea out of the blue thing. Questions: Where is your water source?!!!!! Where is your water containers???? Where is your toilet???? Where are your winter clothes???? Heavy jackets, boots, how about snow shovel? Basic first aid? Basic cooking utensils. October in Alaska is like a flashing red warning light and you have nothing up to protect your walls from wind and water. You REALLY need to enclose the space below your flooring. You need some thermal mass to go with that wood stove. How do you plan to wash your clothes in -10 degrees? I just watched your mom explain how to find offgrid properties and what to consider and well. . .blame her cause she made points. . . .lots of points and I noticed you do not have any visual solutions to those points. Oh I have questions young man!!!
I’m rooting for you man! Enjoyed watching this series so far and look forward to more content. You have a very pleasant narration voice. Very relaxing.
The funny thing about the "destroying nature with your tree cutting" is hilarious, I know exactly where you're at (I mean map pin, I'm not hiding in your woods), and looking at the size of your trees and the surrounding area, I'm pretty sure that it has been completely cleared within the last 60 years, so no "destruction of the untamed wilderness" here (not that anyone should care, it's your own freaking land).
You should set up an Amazon wish list!!!! You could have the items delivered to one of your friends houses who live near by. Would be a nice way for people to help support you. At least get you some other food besides ramen 🍜 😂
I would love to send something!
@@andreamcguin2375 same!
I would love to send stuff, too. I went to Costa Rica with Brooke and she told me all about Mick and what a great kid he is... and FUNNY. She was spot on. I think we all love Mickey. Awesome family and I'd help out In any way I could. I used to get dried beef and flour white sauce for S on a Shingle when I lived in cold, dark winters... tasty and broke up eating soup and pasta all the time. There are a lot of things we could send that are dehydrated and need nothing but water. Or melted snow! Plus we could send Amazon items he needs for his place. Mickey is killing it!
I would like to clarify that permits and inspections are there to ensure that people don't run wild and absolutely sestroy every habitat each country has to offer. You never know what exactly happens underground, with the treess etc in your land. For you it may work that you can just build whatever and however, but anywhere else it causes small issues that pile up into gigantic issues when everyone is doing them.
I think you are doing a great job with your homestead good luck in all you do
This is me... "What's he building? A bench? Oh. Ooooo... a padded bench!" Your path looked fantastic, great progress.
Hello!
I would love to hear more Q&A but also love seeing the progress you make on your cabin! So far so Awesome!! :)
I hope and pray you stay warm in the upcoming frigid winter of the far North!
God bless and protect you!
I can’t wait to see more!!
I love the Alaska videos!
Mick thank you for the comment the other day and ya made me smile. I'll hang in there and kick ass.
you need to have a heat shield on the sidewall and backwall where the stove is
You are doing what I wanted to do at 18. You are fortunate to have the parents you have that instilled in you the basics and are now allowing you to become your own person. I think I met you one day a few years ago. I had property up the road from ya'll in Olnes East. No matter just to say that I'm glad to see you doing what you enjoy. Keep on keeping on.
You should when you head intown get a sheet of durarock to put on the wood behind and beside your stove.
Love your posts and channel.
Heads up:
Galvanized vent pipe is REALLY bad to use as a firewood chimney. It may off gas toxic fumes, and isn't designed to have fire inside of it.
Behind the stove put some kind of heat shield - whether it be rock or a sheet of tin -
I’ve thought about it, but after seeing the actual heat output of the stove and having fire bricks on the inside walls of it I think I’ll be fine without it 👍
@@MickWhipple err on the side of caution
Something behind the stove will help the wall not catch on fire - be cautious@@MickWhipple
Just like your Dad. Always procrastinating on building stairs lol.
"If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that". Wisdom. I love your channel! (are you sure you're only 18?)
Congratulations 👏🎆👍. Another great video. I'm having so much fun following you. Hello from Indiana USA and this 62 year old lady.
Mick, thanks for the Q&A. I love your content. I found your channel from your mom's (girl in the woods) and dad's (bushradical) channels. You have a great narrative voice, just like your dad and uncle (black spruce). I lived in Fairbanks Ft Wainwright 2011 till 2013 when my so -in-law was deployed then again 2019 to 2020 with friends. I love it up there and made many friends. I'd be there now, except I'm a 75 yr old grandma and my kids and grands don't live there any more. I enjoy watching all you are accomplishing in your own way. I'm anxious to see your cabin winterized. I love the moss lined path you've created. Will you build a driveway closer to the cabin? Did you anchor the chimney to the roof? You're doing great. I love watching and seeing others do things I can only dream of doing. I'm looking forward to seeing more of what you do. Pretty cool watching your friend carry that woodstove all alone. 😂❤
As soon as you mentioned the scripture in James, I paused your video and looked it up... to find I already had marked it many years ago. ❤
Have you ever watched any RUclips videos by Trout & Coffee? He also has interesting content in New England with interesting and enjoyable narration. Good Luck and Best Wishes with all you do. I'm cheering for you. 😊
Lol. You will have all the tree huggers rolling. Nice work.
Mick, great explanations. This is the first video of yours I have watched, I know you are just starting this adventure, so best wishes and lots of luck. I watch your mom and dad's videos and enjoy them so I know I will enjoy watching yours. Make sure you have a lot of food and wood for the upcoming winter. Mike
My almost 13 year old son resonates so much with you! He is loving your videos and you have inspired him so much. God bless!!
Your dad is a really good advice giver, you should bring him on now and than. Just kidding but it wouldn't hurt listening to him.
Very interesting and I like how you don't waste words so we don't waste time. Thanks.
I hope you are successful and your channel continues to grow! I have a few things to offer you as someone who shares the same tendency to value action over analysis paralysis.
I grew up with an extremely detail oriented and educated father. I respect and love him, but as a I gained more life experience outside of his influence I began to see flaws in his way of doing things -specifically that he didn't achieve as much in his personal life as his peers because he was too concentrated on setting the stage and executing the work perfectly. I swung far the other way and began getting more done at a lower quality, which ended up costing me unnecessarily. I can see that you are a man of action and that is admirable, but don't let that become pride that blinds you and sets you up for unnecessary hardship. You can indeed do it yourself with no help, but do not reinvent the wheel and waste your resources.
*My advice to you is to take the criticism seriously and do the research required to measure twice and cut once -especially when money, safety, and longevity of peak functionality are involved.*
Building things properly will be more functional and last longer. You referenced the Bible when you suggested that you do not plan specifically and rigidly for the future (James 4:13-17) and I respect that. I strongly suggest that you read proverbs and consider the wisdom of Proverbs 1:1-7, 11:14, 12:1, 12:15 and the list goes on. I am in no way suggesting that you are a fool -but please consider the meaning of these verses and how they may apply to you if you lean too much on your ability to figure it out on your own! You have the internet at your disposal and a following that genuinely cares about you and would be happy to offer professional insight into your future projects.
Good luck and I look forward to seeing you continue to do the cool stuff most people aren't brave enough to attempt!
Your attitude is everything. I love your “do it my own way” mentality.
I enjoy your videos! You have a great voice.
The Mom in me says don’t eat too much ramen & put a heat shield behind your stove!
im not sure if you know this but if you put some yogurt on wood or stone and place moss over it that moss will grow to attach itself to the surface.
Hey Mick, keep up the good work and stay safe! I hope you are getting enough calories to stay healthy and warm in the colder months coming up! Blessings 😉
Mick, you are extremely well spoken for an 18 year old...or any age, really.
I am enjoying watching your progress from here (other side of AK), God has great plans for you young man.
Loved it! Great video Mick ! I am betting on you! I know you can do this, it is what you want, you know the Lord and you are not afraid to work. What more could a person really need….