Moving to ALASKA Road Trip: Sailing the ALASKA Ferry⛴ + Crossing the Canadian Border!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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We made it! 5 days across country, 3 days on the ferry & two days through Canada & the Alaskan terrain. What a journey...let the fun begin, because tomorrow the real adventure starts! Thank you for joining us on our Alaskan adventure. Cheers...
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I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am for you guys! I think the guy at the border may have wanted to have at yout trailer. Get you stuck at the nearest hotel to the border and while you sleep, he breaks in. Love the comment from the US border agent about waiting on you guys! I bet that felt so nice after the 3.5 hour border ordeal.
Thank you for taking us along on your journey HOME! I think the best part was the US Border Agent telling you he and his wife have been waiting for you! I LOVED IT!! Nice to know someone was looking out for you. Sounds like Canadian Border Agents doesn't are like the old saying, "the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing". I would have been beyond furious when they said there were forms to fill out for the guns, especially after calling and repeatedly checking to make sure you had everything in order for the crossing. You all have a lot more patience than me! I know, getting angry would have made things worse and you would have been held up longer, or denied entry. Now you know why I will never go to or through Canada (other than being dirt poor and failing health. LOL!).
I am so happy you all made it to your cabin safely. I hope you all will take a few days to rest, relax, and catch up on some much needed RESTFUL SLEEP. Then you all can get busy making the rest of your dreams come true and more memories for Parker to pass down to his kids. OOPS!! I'm getting ahead of myself! You all are so very blessed!! I love seeing you all so happy and content!! Love you All!!
Happy Veterans Day to you both and to your kids as well thanks for your service
Wow! What a trip! I was amazed at how big the ferry was and was wondering how the dogs were going to be able to pee. 😂. The snowy mountains are incredible! Thank you so much for including all of us on your journey to home! Blessings!❤️😊
I've just started to follow you and I'm so excited to see your life at the cabin...mean time I'll binge watch and catch up. Safe travels to all and the dogs.
@cheryldowner4834 me too
Thank you Tina for the time and effort you put into ALL your videos and getting this one out even though you had no internet at the cabin 🙂
NO INTERNET, she's like in another world ! 💀🇺🇸
@@paulsuprono7225 Yeah, takes real skill to upload to the internet whithout any connection.
How neat! So glad your home safe and sound! Now the fun begins!
I was so anxious for this video! Your family is living a dream!
Her family, is fulfilling a dream ! 😛
Ohh yess 1hr 15 mins! Very well documented Tina, I felt like I was on the trip every step of the way.. great video!! The ship looked very comfortable and accommodating for everyone and the pups, loved seeing those mountains.. the views were so beautiful, you captured everything well 😍 It seems like the border security we’re trying to rattle you to see if you would get agitated to give them a reason to turn you back but God was in control, Joe handled himself very very well, he was quite professional, thankful that you made it through (bladder full and all 😅) what a sigh of relief. Now you exhale and enjoy home.
Thank you for pushing to get the video out despite no internet ❤ the 22nd is right around the corner.. take care and stay warm.
P.S. So glad your neck is feeling much better.
Thank YOU Vickie! So happy you enjoyed the video! :)
@@HomeFreeAlaska You’re always welcome ☺️
The border personnel were doing their job, that’s how Canada keeps a high standard of who comes in, and have a good handle on gun control. I know it must be frustrating…but it is normal, and should be expected..the guy that lied about them having hand guns was the culprit.
The boarder agent probably lied to see if you would change your story. It is way more plausible that the boarder agent would lie than it is for a guy who is dealing with his own issues to randomly report some bs about the person behind him.
I was going to say this. I’d trust the authorities less than a random guy.
I think the border agent was lying too.
I agree that border agent made it up. I followed the truckers protest every day and been watching some of the inquiry the past couple weeks. Canada is an authoritarian state now. It reminds me of East Germany.
U mean tgey so chioks arntvtwatcgubh y about transitioning vone in commercial is a brain washing bunch a crap
I would send the Canadian Border Patrol and the US embassy a copy of this video. This is wrong!
Thank you Family for sharing your continuing adventure North with us viewers! I think we all hold Alaska as somewhere special in our minds and hearts and for most of us who may never see Alaska in real life, you are taking us along to experience it with you! Tina, you are a very good commentator for your channel. I had been patiently awaiting this video, by day 10, I was starting to get alittle worried, hoping things were going OK for you guys! What a treat to watch.
Hey Diane! Yes, all is well, we just don’t have internet at the cabin yet! It’s being installed on the 22nd!👏 So we’re having to get creative to upload for y’all until then!🤍🤍
I am smiling with all of you! You have worked sooooo hard to get to this point and now you are on your way! The tour of the ferry was GREAT - THANKS! Your cabin seems comfortable. The dogs did well! How fun to write those post cards! So far, even though it is raining the sea doesn't seem to rough. Seeing Parker try to balance was fun! Tears are sooooo okay Tina. So many wonderful memories and emotions! How cool for Parker to get to see where he was born! Nice to have a little time to get off the ship - for the dogs too! It was so good to hear you say that your neck pain is a tad better1 PRAYERS CONTINUE! Joe - you sure trained your precious dogs well! They have done so well on the trip and now on the ferry! I guess I spoke too soon - oh my goodness 32 ft. waves! That had to be scary!!!
Thank you Linda! And thank you for following our journey!🤍
I would have been so stressed about the pups. Thanks for updating. Also I’m with you regarding the coffee pot! Lol
My babies would be looking for grass to use as they absolutely refuse to pee or poop on anything else. The only thing that I wouldn't like is being separated from my pups. They are rescue dogs and they would be flipping out as they already have separation issues. Your puppies did great!
Fantastic adventure you all have taken us on. Your fortitude is amazing. Wish you the best in your new home. God Bless.
I love this! I can only imagine how difficult it was to produce this video but it's so nice that you did. It reminds me of our cruise trip in 2018 through The Narrows. Beautiful country. It feels like we were right there with you on this amazing trip. I'm so happy for you! God is so, so good!
Thank you all for bring us along on this journey. The hassle you have had, the stress. But all worth it in the end. New life begins ✨️
Thank you Anita...yes it all begins now!!!
Do not embarrass your husband. You can tell he does not like it.
@@wtb61 what are you talking about. I’m not embarrassed. We tease each other all the time, successfully married 23 yrs. Mind your business. (Joe)
@@wtb61 Brave comment from someone hiding behind a random profile. This is a lovely family. 😍
@@wtb61 jealous much?
I just found you guys!! What an amazing life. Now I have to binge watch some more of your videos. Thank you both for your service!
Thank you! 😊
What an exciting time for y’all . Congratulations can’t wait to see the rest of your journey at your new forever home .
I had a feeling Canada was gonna be a pain, but at least it ended well. So happy you arrived safe with such a great tale to tell. Looking forward to watching this new chapter of your life.😊
I was thinking about you guys!! Thankful your trip is going well. The Canadian border deal would've made my hubby go off... you all handled it very well! God bless. Can't wait to see you all settled and unpacked up at the cabin. Yay! 😀❤🤍💙
Yep…still up at 3:30am watching this video. I retired from corporate world 5 years ago so I can sleep whenever I want 😉. Tina this is an amazing video and I can’t imagine how long it took you to do the edit. Thank you so very much!
😂 Thank you! 😊
Just started watching you guys, this video popped up on my RUclips feed. I'm now addicted to your off grid adventure. Stay well :-)
😂 Thank you for watching! 😊
You guys rock, it's my dream to visit Alaska. I have my chocolate lab that I've named Kenai.
Me too and looks like this video is a year old I’ve got a lot of catching up to do , glad to find a new channel to watch along with the other family adventure type videos I like …I was in Kenya with a family last week lol , now going to Alaska right here from my recliner in Georgia 😆
How long is the ferry trip ?
This was so much fun to watch. The Canadian border is scary!!! I felt bad that that person could be so mean and his problem had nothing to do with you.
This brings back a few memories.! 😊 I helped move my stepdaughter down to Oregon where he Mom lived. She had a bike accident that gave her some temporary eye problems, and she wasn't able to drive, so she needed someone to drive her U-Haul. She was living in Petersburg and I in Sitka. I had my youngest son with me and a son living in Federal Way, Washington, and this was a good excuse for us all to see him again. I love the ferry trip for any reason. It is so beautiful, so relaxing, and you often get to see bear, deer or otter along the way. In the past, I had taken the plane direct to Seattle, so this was my first (and only) trip through Bellingham.
Don't feel bad; I got a bit ill on that one open stretch there, too. 🤢
When I moved from Anchorage to Sitka, I had made the trip you are making, but from the opposite direction. I pulled a 20 foot trailer to Haines and we then took the ferry from there to Sitka. That trip is also very beautiful. So I am very much enjoying reliving some of this through your adventure. 🥰
P.S. I cannot believe how insane your border crossing was!!!!! I never had to go through anything like that! That country has gone paranoid!!
Just found your channel about a month ago. Now one of my favorites. You are doing a great job. Can’t wait for the cabin videos❤️
Welcome Robin! Thanks for joining us!🤍
My sister has lived in Anchorage, Alaska for over 40 years. I have never been there though. She worked for the state but is retired now. I don't know what route she took to get there, I imagine they flew as her first husband worked for the government. I thnk I would have gone crazy in that bunk room but you had no choice! Thanks again so much for filming this for us!
So glad you're feeling better! I've felt so bad for you! Your dogs are so well mannered and obedient!
I’m a new viewer of your channel, and I must say I’m a bit envious. If I were younger., I’d be doing the same thing y’all are doing. We visited Alaska for the first time in the summer of 2019 and just fell in love with it. I’d love to have moved there in my younger years (I’m 71 years young). I plan to return to visit friends during the early spring in order to see the northern lights. I wish y’all my very best. Keep the videos coming so I can see it thru your young eyes. God bless.
Thank you for joining us! 😊
I have to say that the last few moments of you pulling up to the cabin I cried and cried at the relief I felt for your family! The months of frustration and praying that your dream could be realized was fulfilled and God was surely with you. You are a blessing to all of us that watch and follow you. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Love to the Watsons!!!
Dawn thank YOU so much. We are so unbelievably relieved. 🤍 I’m so happy to be able to share this journey!
As most people have said, thank you for taking us along on your journey. Happy for you all. Couldn’t happen to a better family.
Thank you!🤍
What an awesome journey and a captivating video! You are truly a wonderful family. Good luck to you as you start your new life in Alaska.
All my love
from Ireland.
Joe your wife talks non- stop she drives me insane.
On top of that, she is so dam ugly. Where did you find her?
Happy hunting in Alaska!
I am 73 and have crippling arthritis. .house bound Was very active..loved hiking..lived in Wyoming when I was young, had many adventures.. love to see what you see... takes me out of this house..to Alaska..you both are so capable and blessed. Love your Alaska videos. Looking forward to your journey. 🙏
That was a stressful trip. Being on the ferry would've scared me. I'm terrified of heights & of being on the water like that. Happy y'all made it to your new home.
Time carries us on its river & it’s finally brought you to shore. That is spectacular country up there! My heart bleeds for Canada & what is happening to our world. Stay strong and free.
Why would your heart bleed for Canada?
I wouldn’t blame the guy that got turned back. The Agent was probably lying. He has had to deal with people that will say anything to get through the border.
Whew!!! I’m glad y’all made it safe!! It’s been a journey! Thank you for the videos!! God bless and keep y’all ❤
This is a real deal vlog, more like a pro documentary. Fantastic job. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Thank YOU!👏🤍
It made me cold just watching those temperatures. I spent most of my life in MN. I dreaded the cold temperatures, short days, terrible icy roads, all the snow, dirty slushy streets after being salted, cars getting rust from the salt. I moved to Jacksonville, FL and everyone there was envious of the snow. I was like no thanks, I’ve had enough. After ten years there I moved to the Charlotte, SC area. The rare snow we get usually disappears during the day and no shoveling needed. That’s OK. I got so depressed during the MN winter with being shut up inside and the cloudy day. I suffered from seasonal affective disorder. You might consider getting one of those sun like lights that help deal with depression. I would just crave sunlight and rejoiced in the spring when it arrived. Good luck in your new home and the change of lifestyle. May you stay warm! I enjoyed your journey and love how well trained those dogs are. They need coats.
This video has solidified my dreams and desires to move to Alaska one day. This is the place I see myself. Thank you and your husband for being so vulnerable and posting your life on RUclips. You’ve inspired me!
Do it now!! Not one day. When your intuition is telling you to do something then waste no time! We dont have forever. Make your dreams come true now. Putting things off til later only makes us grow further from achieving our goals and living our dreams.
@@ItsmeBish584 Thank you, never have I ever received positive feedback in a RUclips comment. I believe the timing of your words is significant. Thank you again!
Amazing journey ❤if I were 30 years younger, would love it so nice you and others share your adventures. I can dream of Alaska, went to Canada in 72 but only passed over the border a little ways. I’m 69 now and in need for some road trips. Congratulations ❤
Tina&Joe Thank you so much for you're service. Happy Veterans day to both of you ❤. What an amazing show this one was. It would be nice if our countries southern border was like the one you went thru in Canada. God Bless you always
Thank you Alan! Agreed…we could only wish for a border as secure as Canadas!💯
What an amazing video you guys. The ferry situation was so interesting.
The Canadian Border had me in the edge of my seat.
My goodness what a trek for you all.
A+ on video content. ❤️👏❤️
Thank you Tory!🤍🤍🤍
Happy Veterans Day to you guys and thanks for your service. Both my wife and I have been waiting for your video of your last journey of your trip and Tina it was amazing. What a adventure. Your dogs are so well behaved and very well trained. Can't wait for the next video and to see what life has to offer you guys in Alaska.
Thank YOU!🤍♥️🤍
❤❤❤❤ yes! I’m so glad you guys are doing great! Still loving all the snow ❄️? Too bad we don’t get snow that often here in NC 😢 thank you Tina for the update and the blog! ❤
Stopped at 58 mins. Pleasssse stop complaining about CBS. They are doing their job. According to our laws. Not yours. Do your due diligence people. Double checking is a no brainer when it comes to firearms etc. Canada takes firearms seriously PERIOD
We followed your laws and double checked multiple times with the border before traveling there and they still failed to disclose the requirements. If they don’t want complaints then they should get it together! “Pleassssssse stop complaining” on my video….if you don’t like my content, move on!
The scenery and ferry trip was beautiful!
It don't sound like y'all are moving to the bush with all that modern life stuff. There was never anything like that in the bush. I'm knocking on 80 yrs old and lived WAAAAY off the highway from Mentasta love into the deep bush. You must be going somewhere close to town. Hmmm
Cool! Thanks for your opinion!
Almost home guys and the start of your dream. You have worked hard for this day so Good Luck going forward. I hope there is some kids close by for Parker. He is such a cute well behaved young man. All my best. ❤️❤️❤️. 🌞🇨🇦
Thank you!😊
Can't believe you winged about the gun transit paperwork. $20 and a bit of paperwork is nothing. otherwise great video.....
We didn’t whine about doing paperwork. We “whined” about the fact that we purposely called the border for their requirements to ensure we did everything right & ahead of time & they failed to disclose to us that this was needed…they waited until we got to the border in 18 degree weather waiting for hours, to now hold us up even longer doing paperwork that could’ve already been done. Highly unprofessional. Legit complaint.
So happy for y’all ❤ Thank you for taking us along! Be blessed, Tonya
Just ran across your channel, and boy, am I glad that I did! Oh, to be free. I want that, too. You and your family are a breath of fresh air.
Welcome aboard! Thank you so much!🤍🤍
Aww I remember meeting you when you first got to Ketchikan! Lexy was so little - about 8 I think. How nostalgic. Happy for you guys!
Yes girl! My Becca Boo! Miss you girl. Still hope one day we can meet again! Always had so much fun with you.🤍
Canada is a country ruled by the law that is why they make sure that ppl from the land of the free respect it.
Nobody disrespected Canada lol…..
loved every minute of this wonderful video record of the last leg of your journey home! the "screen saver" worthy views of this beautiful planet of ours - just incredible! so happy for you all to finally be free and where your hearts belong... much love to you all! ❤
I’m so happy for you guys! I just found your channel a couple months ago and it’s cool to see you guys’s journey. I am moving to Alaska in March of next year and am super excited! I wanted to take the ferry but it’ll be way too cold. Can’t wait to see more of your family’s journey.
Oh, that's amazing! We're actually planning the same trip from Bellingham to Haines ourselves. Our family intends to watch your video together sometime this week. You may have covered this in the video, but could you please let us know the month during which you took this trip?
Wow what an awesome, beautiful scenery, Ferry trip. With exception of a few glicks ( especially Canada) thanks for letting us come on your journey. Can't wait for what's next. Blessings to you all. 😊🇺🇲
I'm happy you made it to Alaska in the end! I know the border crossing was very stressful for you, and you got a lot of support in the comments. But to be honest, starting off by not immediately knowing how many firearms were in your trailer 100% gave the border officer a bad vibe. She might have had doubts about your handguns because of that too. When moving across borders it's a good idea to have an exhaustive manifest of everything you have with you that you can just show them. Makes you seem more prepared and honest.
Thank you for taking us along on this journey to Alaska! It was a beautiful adventure and my blessings to you for a happy and safe future. Beautiful cabin, now home!!
Thank you! 😊
Odds are no mention was made by the gentleman ahead of you in line of you or your handguns. This is a known interrogation technique by Canadian authorities to intimidate you into confessing that you indeed have handguns on board. The border agent fabricated the scenario to watch your reaction. Don’t be mad at the fellow traveler, if anything be angry with the current state of cross border regulations which restrict travel of US citizens traveling from the contiguous states to the 49th state through a road commissioned by and built by US citizens during WW2.
Very possible.
Thank you! 😊
Welcome home guys. I am pretty new to your channel and I have gone back and binge watched. Praying for you all and your new journey in Alaska. I was on pins and needles watching this video lol. Looking forward to your future videos. Also thank you both for your service.
Thank you!🤍
It's waaay less hassle to ship your guns from USA to USA than run the Canadian gambit traveling with them. Just ship them to a FFL near where you're going. Unless you're from the north Alaskan Winter is going to be a total culture shock and numbing. I have property straight across the passage from Ketchikan and POW on Wadleigh Island. Where y'all going??
When the ferry pulls away from the dock.😭💜 All the feels. Happy for your family!!
I'm so excited for you guys! And not going to lie, slightly envious 😂, I'm trying to convince my girlfriend we need to move (back for me) to Alaska
I watched your Ferry crossing video AGAIN yesterday. I felt like I was there. You do such a great job. Thank you Tina, Joe and Parker for sharing your adventures with me❤️
Thank you so much Deborah. It truly is our pleasure. We enjoy doing RUclips & I personally love editing & filming!♥️
Bradley and Gunner are so well manner.
They don't even do a lot of excessive barking like some dogs,your doing good fur babys on your trip on the ferry.😊
What a Blessing!!!! So very thankful that you all made it safely Home! God bless you all. 🤗❄️🇺🇸✝️🏔️🌲
My family just moved back to Alaska and as you started talking about crossing the border into Canada I could feel my frustration and anger coming back! We got turned away our first attempt to cross into Canada from MT, because we had bb guns that could shoot too fast! 🙄Then they made us get rid of our mattresses also, but the couches were fine! 🤦♀We didn't have any problems our 2nd attempt, they didn't even ask about mattresses!
I wouldn't be surprised if that Canadian border patrol guy was totally lying about the guy ahead of you saying you had handguns. You kinda of went off on that guy without knowing whether it was true or not, but I totally understand being upset and stressed by the whole thing! It's absolutely ridiculous!
Glad you are done with this part of the journey. I teared up when the guard at the American border told us, " welcome home," as we entered. I love listening to people's "Alaska stories." We have not regretted our trek up. Look forward to hearing from you when internet is installed. We have only driven the route once without a trailer tire blowing out. You did well.
I know you feel safer in USA Soil . I lived in Canada 14 years never lock the door . Lived out like y'all are moving . Whole time I live in the states I owned a gun and lock the doors . Just different there . Alaska and Canada look so much alone beautiful country no matter where you live . Y'all are blessed .
Great video I’m watching this again! Epic journey and every step an adventure- even the not so fun parts. Loved the ferry and the scenic drive❤ IMO Canada is beautiful good people but they’ve been scr-we’d . Cudos to Joe pulling that trailer and driving on those icy roads, omg. Thanks for sharing your journey Tina. God bless you all and stay warm. 🙌🥂
Joe did a fantastic job driving! So grateful for him... :)
I’m in shock as to why you have an Arsenal. What possesses your thoughts to have guns, guns, and more guns. I do not or ever hope to understand this gun culture.
Well, being in the military you grow to love guns as well as shoot them. Just because we have a lot of guns doesn’t mean we have vulgar thoughts to do bad things with them. We love to hunt and target shoot. Thanks for the view!
Thank your husband for his service to our country. And thank you to your family for all your sacrifices as his support. I look forward to watching your homestead grow. We visit Alaska often. As it is a beautiful state. Enjoy the ❄️ winter.
Thank you! 😊
Does it always have to be your way? Some of this borders on Karen.
You’re bordering on Karen!🤣
Thank yo so much for your life videos with us. And I want to thank Joe for his service. Stay strong you guys got this! Looking forward to seeing you living in the cabin😊
Thank YOU!🤍♥️🤍
I'm glad you guy's reach safe ,I had a wonderful time watching this video God bless u and your family 👪 🙏 😊 ❤
So so happy to see you’ve made it safe and sound…being Canadian, it felt funny to hear you say you didn’t want to spend the night here, but I would probably feel the same not being in Canada haha!! Congratulations on your move… I wish only the best for you and your beautiful family (dog’s included) 😊😊
It was because we are not from there so we felt weird, especially after all the Covid stuff where you weren’t allowed to stay. I would always go to Canada on the Coast Guard Cutter. Visited Victoria, Prince Rupert and many others. They were awesome to visit.(Joe)
@@HomeFreeAlaska totally understand! BC is beautiful too! Can’t wait to follow your journey forward 😊😊
So glad you all made it safe to your cabin. Thank God. Thanks for sharing the process of how the dogs were managed on the ferry. We were wondering how that was going to work out.
Oh wow those mountain ranges with the snow were wonderful. Ive never seen snow being in a warm climate in australia. Thankyou for showing us. cheers cheryl.
Your welcome, Thank you for joining us! 😊
Second comment. Sorry guys for your problem at the Canadian boarder. At this time we have an idiot for a Prime Minister. Every thing in Canada seems to be in Ternopil with every thing. This Prime Minister is the biggest disgrace in Canadian History. Hopefully this changes soon. 🌞🇨🇦
Haha no problem, they we’re just doing their job.
Thank you! 😊 (Joe)
How awesome to share this experience with y’all! I was so happy to sit down and have coffee “with y’all” God bless and stay warm! ♥️
Blessings to you too friend! ☕️ 🤍
Yay! You made it. Can't believe that guy at the border. What a jerk. Beautiful video.
What a journey! The pups were so well behaved.
Yup great dogs...a bit of fur might help them :). My dog would sleep 99% of the time, 12 years old
Glad y'all made. Praying for all is well. Stay warm and them babies going have to get them sweaters till they adjust. Be well.
Great video guys! Congrats on a safe passage to your new Alaska home and really hope everything works out well for your install of wi-fi so you can continue sharing your adventure with us. The border into Canada is always a challenge when you have firearms and the border Canucks are instinctively a sadistic bunch when you bring them through their country. Went through the Blaine crossing (I-5) to visit Vancouver (no RV or firearms) and agent could not have been nicer and a few questions had us on our way. Three days later went through Sumas (Route 9) with the RV, bound for Alaska with a pistol grip 12 gauge and got an entirely different experience. Even with proper paperwork (yes Tina, they will give you misinformation on the phone), had to go inside and be in interrogated by 2 agents sitting behind the glass for a good 15 minutes about why I felt the need to bring a firearm, why I was coming through Canada and why I thought 6 days to make the trip was necessary. At that point I dropped the politeness and very sternly said, I had wanted to see some of Canada and drop some coin along the way, but now I'm not so sure. At that point they took on a more civil attitude and let us proceed. It all felt very unwelcoming and really seemed like I was trying to enter Iran or N. Korea. Upon leaving Alaska 2-1/2 months later I was a bit more prepared for the border crossing into Canada where a few questions about if I had salmon on board were answered, I then told the agent how I was hoping to spend about two weeks in transit so I might visit some of the spectacular places your beautiful country has to offer. And with that, I was on my way in less than 8 minutes. Its never a good idea to argue with these folks but you must also be firm when they are just messing with you to show their authority.
Praise God for a safe trip, enjoy your arrival and keep warm up there!
Wow. What an experience. And that was my fear was that it really seems to depend on where you cross & which agent you get that day! Shouldn’t be that way. There should be consistency. But oh well. Happy we made it thru. That was honestly the only part of the trip I was concerned about!😊
Hi from Canada
Oh my God, so so happy to see you folks home and well. So happy for you folks may God continuously bless n keep you folks safe. Can’t wait for more content. I truly love you guys and Thankyou for taking us along. I love Alaska and the last time I was there was in 2013 with my husband who lived there for about 10-15 years and wanted to move back with all of us but he passed in 2017 along with my youngest son. So we never got to fulfill that dream but every time I travel with you and another couple in Alaska already I truly miss it and the memories just flood right back. Thankyou again Aloha from the Big Island, Hawai’i🌺
So happy for you guys, a great adventure!
Hi guys just watched the video glad that you got there safe .enjoy home free alska
Finally, an update .............. we have been waiting 9-10 days. Glad you are truly "home free" and ready to start the next great chapter in your life!! Patty and Steve in Ohio. And of course, Happy Veterans Day
Thanks friends! We don’t have internet at the cabin until the 22nd! So it’s been a challenge trying to upload a new video for y’all. Thx for your patience!🤍
This is absolutely AMAZING!! I am trilled to be able to see so much of this unique and beautiful Alaska that I've been loving for so long. I wished I was really there, for real, it felt a kind of. Thank you for taking us with you.🥰😍❤️💫💫💫💫
Our pleasure!❤️❤️
We have a dear friend who lives in Virginia with her family and is in the Coast Guard. Her name is Captain Julie and she flys a chopper. Do you know her Joe? Small world if you do. I am living vicariously on your adventures as I am now a senior, active in my own way even having written 11 books on Amazon! But I am also a dialysis client so my traveling days out of the country are over....but Alaska is not out of the country! Your adventures are wonderful for me. I thank you! I also thank your husband for his service. My father served and so did all my uncles.
Her name doesn’t sound familiar to us. Thanks for watching our show. I’m so glad you enjoy it!😊
I found your channel because of your bread video which was so helpful, I’ve made that recipe before but with your tips it really helped me to make the bread better. Then I look to see you’re on this journey to Alaska! What a pleasant surprise! George our scenery. I’m enjoying following your adventure. Thank you for all the filming. Congratulations!
Pro tip. When crossing border only 1 person talk. Border guard friend advice, when multiple people are eager to talk red flag central.
What you can’t see in the video is she was actually looking at ME during some of those questions which is why I chimed in several times. Either way we made it thru. So it’s all good in the hood.
Hope you didn't need fuel at Beaver Creek. Most expensive fuel stop anywhere. S y'all heading toward Anchorage n the Glenn Allen or north towards Fairbanks?
We did fill up in Beaver Creek. Heading down towards Matsu valley area!😉
first video of yours that I've watched and I like it. But ... what does this teach you about guns ... you don't need them. Americans need a reality check about this. Why do you need a AK47, and why do you need to take guns over the border in a trailer when you know that the Canadian border is very strict. Sorry but I have no sympathy for Americans and guns. You guys have got this issue all wrong. The rest of the western world like where I live in Australia has all the 'freedom' you proclaim in only American, but you live your lives in fear and have to have guns. I hope Alaska gives you peace and that you find the true meaning of the Lord.
Greg! I am praying for y’all in Australia and those in Canada with tyrannical leaders that have disarmed their citizens. The question isn’t why guns…the question is why wouldn’t you have guns? Self-defense, hunting etc. The other question is why would your govt not want you to have guns? And not want you to have the ability to defend your own family? THAT is the real question. Pretty scary actually. You’re not truly free if you don’t have the right to protect your own family from tyrannical leaders like y’all have. I can understand tho that many of you have been brainwashed into thinking this is for your own good. So I don’t judge you friend! 😘
Thank you so much for sharing your trip to your Alaska home. You put so much work into filming so we could join you on the final leg of your journey. I just loved seeing your experiences and of course the beautiful scenery. Your pups did so great. You can now take a breath before your work begins! Congratulations, you guys made it, so happy for you!
Why do you need all that guns and rifles? Thats wierd.🤨😳
Your comment is WIERD LOL! Why would having guns be WIERD? We live in the wilderness in Alaska. Self defense from predators or even the occasional crazy human! Hunting, target practice? Having guns is wise not WIERD.
I understand. But for that you need eno rifle not 10. But ok. I am from Europe and here we have very different view towards arms.
Amazing video! You are blessed to move to such a beautiful place! I remember Ketchikan and other places from our Alaska cruise/ land tour.
Sitting here listening to all of her questions at the border 😱 Canada wants to know your blood type along with every other single thing....shocked she was so interested in your shipment...seems it shipping to Alaska wouldnt even be a concern for her? 🤔🥴
This morning footage is really beautiful and fun of all of you! You are really close now! I am excited with and for you!!! Love your SMILE Tina!!! WHAT BEAUTY! Wonder if Parker is already excited about the snow!
Happy puppies to be in the warmth! Oh my goodness - all prepared and still stopped at the border - ugh! Well. listening to you talk this morn about the road conditions - I guess you have arrived in SNOW country! Can't get over the beauty! Soooo FUN to see the puppies romping in the snow! WELCOME BACK to AMERICA!!! -20 !!! JOE- YOU are an AWESOME DRIVER!!! ALL this way and now even snow covered roads to deal with!! FINALLY. YOU ARE HOME FREE!!! WELCOME to your FOREVER HOME!!!
Thank you Linda!🤍🤍🤍
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