Arriving at our Alaskan Property - So happy to be here
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2023
- We finally made it! First things first we deal with the issue of clearing our driveway so we can move all of our belongings onto our new property. After an emotionally draining drive we were ready to have a break - Ha! Alaska certainly is not going easy on us.
Muddy roads and endless rain is making our time getting settled a bit harder than we wished for. Maybe our grand plans need some rethinking afterall.
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Wow, awesome! Please, please, move the food into a beer proof log lean-to or rock dugout. if not that make a 'swing' set like log 20 feet up and hang the food
Great suggestions on keeping the food in safe containers 😊
😊
Just now discovered your channel.
It’s going to be interesting to see y’all build up your homestead.
I’m looking forward to watching your various projects & progress 😊
Suggestion:
since you have just a few videos, start now, creating your playlist in CHRONOLOGICAL order, so that newcomers can watch from day one. Keep adding the newest video at the bottom of the video stack.
Also it helps the old viewers re-watch your journey… in order 😊
Meanwhile, I wish you much success and much joy, building your **dream come true**🎉
From Florida
I might just do that! Thanks for the tip 😊
@@remotelifealaska periodically, I enjoy re-watching the playlist because I know it helps your view counts… Every little bit helps. 😊👌🏽🎉❤
@@remotelifealaska : wow, I noticed you created your “CHRONOLOGICAL” playlist…. 😊
I Will ré-Watch your playlist… now!
BRAVO 🍾🎊🎈
I'm watching the chronic order right now. 😊
It is nice to see you just getting started. Two suggestions:
First, set your camper down on horizontally laid logs underneath it for support. Make the logs a few inches short of the width of the camper and lay one log along the edge of each side of the other logs. If you do this to fit properly you will eliminate the cold air from moving under the camper and therefore create a much warmer camper environment.
Second, with every tree you cut down, seperate the granches from the trunk. Use the trunk for your fire wood for now and move the branches onto the areas of the road that has/had standing water. This starts the process of filling in the low spots while providing base for building a corduroy road. A corduroy road is when you cut dozens of 3 to 4 inch diameter trees and lay them across the road next to each other. With the branches beneath them to help distribute the weight and the logs compressing into the branches and the mud, you in effect build a dry road that will last for at least a couple of years if you need it for that long. From t he looks of your video you will need a lot of this but just start using whatever you cut and at least get started. The worst holes will be less of a problem the next time it rains or you get a sudden heat wave and too much snow melts at once. Try it - you'll like it.
Great advice!
That's the method Boss of the Swamp used and it has lasted for years.
That’s a big puddle! Thought you were going to have to swim for it. The early videos from Simple Living Alaska could be helpful. They moved up from Oregon four years ago. Lots of information on their channel.
I agree. Eric and Arielle from Simple Living Alaska could be a great resource to tap into if you need practical advice and encouragement. They’re a wonderful couple and you’ll need all the support you can get. You’ve got a lot ahead of yourselves, but I reckon you’ll get there if you plan and prioritise carefully. You might need to invest in a sidearm for those bears and moose, especially while you’re in a temporary camp. Must stay safe. I’m going to follow along on your journey and am sending so many positive vibes your way all the way from Queensland Australia. Cheers and best wishes. Stay strong. 👏🏻🇦🇺🦘
Their channel is a must watch. Excellent resource for new homesteaders.
Hey guys! Just found your channel and subscribed. I know it's overwhelming but I want to encourage you to stay the course. You didn't get where you are by being slackers and with the six-wheeler, a mill, and a chainsaw that you obviously know how to use you guys are way ahead of the curve. From where I sit the sky is the limit for you. Above all though remember you are in this together. So be sure to set aside time for each other and then each day, together, set some priorities and then lean into your plan and adjust as needed.
Hi, just found your channel. I’m watching from Mississippi, and I love watching young people build their homesteads, especially in Alaska.
Carolyn. Where in MS? I am also from that area . I too wish this young couple much luck! Millie Banks, VBurg, MS.. By the way I have subscribed.
Congrats on getting to your property! Your new "toy" is gonna be a essential tool for sure! Remember you can only do so much is a day, it will all come together one day at a time. 😊
Thank you! We call it a toy but it has already been established as our working machine. Definitely a worthwhile investment. Slow and steady and eventually we will get there 😊
Oof I know those can-am are a pretty penny! It’s clear this video was taken weeks ago, my advice as a Fairbanksan is to get all that dead and down spruce cut, split, stacked and stored. The sooner the better trust me, winter will set in before you realize it. Good luck, and welcome to the great state.
Hey guys, I want to be a word of encouragement. I am a female, 70 years old. This is my advice: Quitting will be the easiest thing you ever do. You two are very resourceful and I know there might be a slight “quit” thought that might creep in at night, after a long day of hard work. But, shove it aside, as you have already done a hundred times by now. If you routinely put up a weekly video, we will all be here for you. I’m sure most of us are long lost Alaskan want to be’s so, we live the dream through others. You can be those people who are trying, win or fail…but, you carry on. Best of luck.
Well said. If it was easy everybody would be doing it.
I've watched hundreds of these, but I'll subscribe, because I like seeing you in the very beginning stages.
I've cleared my driveway, put in the culvert, cleared the trees for my shelter, large garden and orchard all by chainsaw, built my shelter and set up my water collection, solar, garden, orchard and irrigation, and deer fence. I'm only on .6 of an acre, but I don't live there full-time. Now I'm just improving everything.
Feels great to be at this stage, but I really enjoyed all these steps and learned so much along the way. Really hated the stages where I just had a lot of stuff around in piles, etc. Getting a shelter and good storage are so big. Awesome that you had the money for the 4-wheeler. Totally worth it.
Building the A-Frame first is Definitely the right decision. However, A-frames are not the best for rain collection. You may want to think about that. Gambrel roofs are really smart, great for lofts and for rain collection, and they give a nice open feel. Lofts make a big difference on floor space for small buildings.
Was not happy that I had to build my shelter on concrete piers because of the slope, but now I'm so glad I have that storage area underneath. Great to store lumber and other stuff. You may want to think about making sure you build a little storage space under your buildings.
Look forward to watching you build your own life. You've got this!!
Looks beautiful it's not a junkyard it's the Alaskan bushway It's awesome to be up there good luck
Perhaps you should rethink weather you are willing to put up with your driveway in mud season. Maybe get estimate for rock for low spots . You need to get your food up in the air away from where your sleeping for bear safety. I sure hope you have some bear protection and know how to use them. Until your set up better consider a bear fence around your living area. Remember bears are top of the food chain. I wish you the best of luck. Looking forward to watching your journey!
Yes, they need to get that food and stuff stored quickly. People who haven't dealt with bears here may not be familiar. Noses far more powerful than a Bloodhound and almost certainly they have bears smelling their stash already.
In the past month I have sprayed two small spring bears (one of them twice) direct in the face on the deck of our cabin (electric fence was damaged by the snowblower and I was late to fix it). The one that got sprayed twice came back even after the second point blank spraying. A pistol shot near his head seems to have done the trick for now.
We lost our food and yurt to Brown Bears a couple years ago because we stupidly though bears were sleeping when it was below freezing and so our electric fence wasn't powered. Neighbors told us they hadn't seen a brownie in twenty years so we thought black bears is all we had to deal with. Nope.
In the early days, bears can really set you back.
Ignore the haters. Definitely move the fire much farther from the camper, a few little sparks can do a lot of damage to that popup. Throw down some small brush in the mud to help get it firmed up temporarily. Get some barrels or something to stash your food in for the short term. Just stay flexible and roll with things and you'll do just fine.
For the most part your driveway doesn’t look that terrible. With a little work it could be fixed up rather easily. Just haul in a few loads of “1 - 1/2” x 2” rock” to fill in the low spots. And I would definitely find a better place to store your food cause it won’t be there for long if you have any bears in your area which I’m guessing you do or will have eventually.
Everything in life, every dream... it all starts off looking like a giant junkyard. But few people also allow themselves to dream and follow that dream. You got this! Every obstacle you see will one day be a story of laughter and pride.
I’m so glad I found you guys! I’ve gone back and watched every video so I’m all caught up. Let’s go!!!
I just binged watched their previous videos, as well.
I’m glad I stumbled into this channel 😊
Sounds like you guys are figuring it out and have a good game plan. I heard it was a late spring this year in AK. One day at a time, you’ll get there. You have a team of us rooting for you! Thanks for sharing your dream and journey with us. God bless you guys!
Dead standing trees sounds like seasoned firewood to me. 😊
Best wishes on building your homestead....DO PREP FOR AN EARLY WINTER, it may be a long winter too
Y’all need a shipping container💪🏻
I wish!! Not something we could get delivered way out here… at least for a cost I’d be willing to spend.
Agreed, that would be my top priority in their situation. Buy a small used one and rent an excavator for a day. Cut some logs, get some chains, and drag it from the road to their build spot like the Simple Living Alaska folks did. Those bears will raid their stuff before long if they don't secure their food and other belongings and the weather will get more challenging too.
I was sent this video, so I haven’t watched the other videos. I see you’re in trapper creek. Nice location, near Talkeetna and Denali. Enjoy your new home in our nations greatest state.
Do what you gotta do and do it quickly because September is coming.
Congratulations on your new adventure. Gods peace and joy be with both of you. I encourage you both to clear as much brush away from the the camper trailer, at least 30 foot perimeter around the trailer. I also recommend building a 12’x12’ shed from lumber and or metal with a locked door to store food and you supplies. Keep in mind that the animals in your area will be visiting you to check you out and your food. I also recommend taking fire arms training for both of you; get a pistol and get used to wearing it all the time. You are living my dream to dwell in the wilderness. Take care for now.
So happy to have found your channel. Seeing how things are from the very beginning is just what I’ve been hoping for. I’m waiting for the wildfires to subside before beginning my own road trip from NH to Talkeetna. I have 10-acres just waiting for me to arrive. I subscribed to your channel today and look forward to videos of your progress over time. Best of luck along the way!
One step at a time. You have taken on a huge task. Your free-nobody telling you what to do-making your own decisions-thats something that must be cherished. One day at a time. Just think of all the people sitting in cubicles- trying to make dead lines. All of them in a big matrix that i never understood. Nothing will come easy. Every project you complete will be the best feeling. Dont quit-a few months downthe road i cant wait to scroll back and watch a few of the first videos
May be an expensive toy, but it's definitely paying for itself with all the work it's putting in! I'm excited to see what's next! 😁
Just subscribed and I can't wait to see all the progress you will make!
Just found you and love what I see thus far. I see lots of good advice listed here from others. You won’t see the need for some of it. Lol, none of us necessarily did these things correctly the first time when we were young. My only advice is this. Get some type of paper and list out chores, goals, plans, etc. and then draw a line through what you’ve finished, but leave the task viewable. The reason for this is when you get overwhelmed, you have a tangible list that you can look at and see how much you’ve done. I imagine the drive there would be a page full of accomplishments. It will help give you perspective when you can’t see clearly due to circumstances.
So happy to have found your channel at the start of this big adventure. Can only imagine how big the challenges feel here at the start. Looking forward to watching as you start building this new life. Good luck.
Just focus on the things you can do and pray, don’t except can’t do anything if need be go put branches and brush over the bad spots on the road it may take a day but time drags on if your not doing anything, and before you know it you’ll be driving in soon, Positive Thoughts and production will feel better as things progress.. God Bless, the days are really long in the summer and if you go after it you’ll experience so much change fast, I’ve been here in Alaska 56 years and i really do know what your facing but you can do it🙏❤️
I just recently found your channel! I'm glad I found you in the beginning of your homesteading set up! Cant wait for your future video's!
Nice to see the progress! Jeff
Good luck guys there’s lots to do be careful guys 🎉🎉🎉
Look forward to following your new Alaskan life👍
You're doing great. One thing at a time as they present themselves. Plans often change. Roll with it. Go with it but keep your goals and plan in mind. Just keep moving forward. Prioritize daily. Your road is not going to last its probably going to be an important first necessity.
Love what you're doing. Keep it up!
Plans seem to always change - at least that’s something we are used to. Still contemplating how we will tackle the road but with the side by side it is no longer a top of the list fix.
Great words of wisdom 😊
I’am sure,moving to your new Alaska home, is like it was for the first settlers. Filled with obstacles. , just take one day at a time,give it your all.don’t let it depress YOUS stay positive. Take time to enjoy the journey.
Hello! I'd love to be there! Little bit of work each day and you'll get there! When all the little things are in place, then the big stuff can happen with ease. Enjoy😊
I’m a new sub all the way from outback Western Australia….I really look forward to watching you grow ..I love all the Alaskan channels ….look into as a huge Adventure…I’m sure you’ll be fine ..once your into it ….good luck
I’m so happy y’all got the side by side. It’ll be useful for so many things and it’ll be an emergency vehicle if you get hurt. ❤
Thanks for bringing us along on your big adventure… can’t wait to see you all succeed ✌🏻
Fun new toy! We have one too and use it all the time! Enjoy the process! I’m from MN🙂
Pour rocks on the road and press them into the ground.
Just seeing you and visiting your channel for the first time. My heart was aching for you the first few minutes of this video as you both were so overwhelmed and woeful. Glad to see your spirits rise bit by bit. I’ll be following your journey.
One thing at a time:)
Just found you and I’m looking forward to see how you get on with your build. Hope your both happy and ready for the hard work🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤take things slow and keep it simple to start with. Then work up to the big projects
When it dries up maybe you can buy something to store your things in. That would be a big help. Can’t wait to see what you accomplish 😊
It’s dried up a bit since we have been here making it a bit more bearable. Getting our greenhouse up to store everything in is top of the to do list
A shipping container for off grid in the beginning is worth its weight in gold.
For such a young couple to take on this amazing job , to build your home ,well lets just say , I take my hat off to you .I look forward to following your journey . You are doing what I would have loved to do , but at 66yrs old and single , it's past my time .. Look forward to your next episode . from Australia .
Thanks, looks like you have your work cut out for you. Best of luck, I’ll be watching. ✌🏻👊🏼
What an amazing adventure. I am going to follow your progress. Don't listen to the naysayers, they are just jealous. Sometimes being a bit adventurist, young and naive is the only way people get off their butts and muster up the courage to follow their dreams and make them happen. I wish you well.
New to you channel but I plan on watching your progress. Excited for you. Remember life is full of speed bumps, just slow down but keep going. You will remember this forever.
Rome was NOT BUILT in a day, YOU GOT THIS...
Another Alaska livin channel! Lets go! Hope your new land treats you well! I get to see it grow from day one :) Much love from Tennessee! Keep your heads up, you got this.
New subscriber & can't wait to see ur journey!!! Thank u for sharing! 😊
Love your channel and videos. Keep them coming.
You two are amazing! Please don’t get discouraged, you’ll make it!
Congrats to you both.
Take care Michigan
Just found your channel, looks like a good adventure. GO PACK!!!!
Good luck, big tasks ahead. Look forward to seeing your sucesses
I feel so happy for you everything is going to be okay just keep looking up
i hope you 2 are fairing well . my prayers are with you all
Good luck on your new adventure!
Such an awesome adventure! Remember one step at a time!
Keep the videos coming, great content
Be safe and God bless you both 🙏
Just found your channel and can't wait to follow along your journey.
Looking forward to see your journey.
love❤
Just found your channel and subscribed. Glad to be along for the journey.
Just found your channel and I will be watching your journey to start your new life.
Oh man. I'm subscribing. I love a new adventure. Now don't scare me. Lots of luck to you guys!
positive energy and corderoy the road just show some enthusiasim
All the food laid out soooo nice for the bears.......how generous of you!!!
Hi,congratulations on your new land, excited to watch the progress. New Subscriber today.
Just came across your channel. Wishing wellness and safety. How special to be creating new memories. 🙌🏼 Cheering you on. . 🥳 prayer hugs. 😊
Living the dream, looking forward to your videos on your progress in establishing your homestead.
Just found your channel and subscribed. Can't wait to see what you do with your property. Almost makes me wish I was young again.
Thanks for sharing your adventures, from Wisconsin glad to see someone from the home state
Just found your channel yesterday. You guys doing great, good attitude, etc. your your footage and commentary is great. Keep the videos coming and all us armchair adventurers will support and encourage.
I just subscribed can’t wait to see the new build in Alaska.
Man you guys are living my dream, love the chaos.
Just found your channel, can't wait to see more videos !! Good luck.
New subscriber. It's going to be fun and interesting to see your progress.
You two are doing what I wanted to do 40 years ago. Wishing all good things for you🥰
Hopefully you guy's can get some machinery and a good driver in to give you a push . Good luck .
Get a sheet of plexiglass for the windshield! Its a gamechanger!!
Greetings from Pakistan.Good to see you guys on your new property,hopefully we will watch beautiful videos of developing your property.Keep working and smiling.
Just found your RUclips channel. Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to seeing this all transformed into the dream.
Just found your channel. You can do it!!! Good luck you 2
Hi guys, I just discovered your channel and I'm excited to follow you on your journey. I am watching you from a small country in Europe called Portugal. Keep following your dream/goal to build your cabin in Alaska.
Being happy is the most important! :)
Just found and subscribed to your channel. I love to follow along with homesteaders and watch their progress. GOD bless you and keep you safe during your exciting journey!! TYFS!❤🥰🤩😍👍🏼✌🏽
Just found your channel and I love watching this type of content so I'm watching all from the start. The dog is so cute!
You guys are so lucky!! I've always wanted to live there . I'm from Michigan and the weather here really sucks ! I look forward to watching more of you journey!!
Just found you❤
A new bunch of Brave adventurers.
👍 heck yeah👍
Best wishes you can do this
You both are doing great !👍 Wow, lots of work. Great videos! ☆☆☆☆☆ Thought I saw a new video on my phone the other day 🤔 but can't find it. Have a great weekend, S
You are so ambitious. Take each moment at a time.
Keep up the Good Work!!!
You seem like a nice couple . Please don't t be so negative, good luck with your venture and have a blast.
Might want to relocate before you start building. Emergencies happen and you won’t be able to get out. Pray about it. Blessings
I found this video. I was like ok but when I seen the packers sweatshirt. I was like there from Wisco and had to watch them all . Then I which the frist one and seen Rice lake .so I read the about page and seen that I was right ...I can't wait to see what you guys do next. I'm so happy that you get to do this. Lov from wisco
👍🏻👌🏻🙏🏻❤ I admire U2 immensely! GOD bless you. Greetings, Sara from South African🇿🇦
You will need to put down corduroy.
It's cut logs laid down side by side to seal up your holes in the road.
Take it one thing at a time and don't stress.
Pray, breath and enjoy the journey.
Take care
Great job ! Looks like the spring road could be a challenge but l see you bought the machine for the job ! You do have a lot of work ahead, but you will love the piece & quiet when you finally settled in, You will learn a lot over the next few years, I have been working on mine for 10 years and always new projects with different opportunities to just make life easier, Glad to hear you will get a well in water is kinda #1 priority when you find a place you want to call home :)