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6 Month Grocery Haul - Part II - Life before disruption begins @ Remote Alaska Cabin
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- A breakdown of why I stock up for 6 to 8 months' worth of food and how I decide what and how much to purchase. How I store vegetables that I purchased fresh, and what meats do I purchase are all discussed in this video. That is after soaking up a quite morning at my remote Alaskan cabin before 6 to 8 weeks of construction begins! Yikes! Want to support? CLICK HERE to see all the ways you can!
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LOL, the word "fort" came to my mind as soon as I saw all the blankets too LOL. It'll be a rough couple of months, I'm sure, but short term pain for the long term gain. It'll be well worth it, I have no doubt.
I'm pretty much the same as you when it comes to coffee. I used to drink it with cream and sugar, but went to black because I didn't want all that sugar in my diet. It really adds up if you sit down and think about how much sugar it is over a year. I recently went back to just cream in my coffee, and am enjoying it SO much more than I did with it black. I am a bit of a coffee snob, I must confess. It's hard for me to find ones that I like, and I don't think I could do it with the vacuum sealed cans. For long term storage, I'd get green coffee beans (probably not easy to source where you are though) and roast them in small batches. Green beans last forever, and I could have fresh coffee even when snowed in. See, told ya I was a bit of a coffee snob lol.
I am really enjoying these videos you do that show how you prep for being at home for long term. I would do the same just so I didn't have to go to town and deal with all the people. The older I get, the less and less I can tolerate even small groups of people. I figure I'll be a full blown hermit in about 10 years LOL.
That bear, or bears that are using your property as their highway is something that would be a concern to me though, and i hope I'm wrong. But with them being so comfortable with the area, and getting comfortable with the smell of a person and dog around, that just seems like a face to face meeting waiting to happen. Unfortunately, once a bear is used to going somewhere, and the smell of people and dogs, I understand there will be little to deter them. I am no expert on bears though, so just do what you feel is right for you!
I can really see the excitment in your face in this video, especially when you talk about the renos that are about to (and likely already have now) start. Keep an eye on the crew doing the work when you have time to watch. You'll pick up a lot of tips and tricks that you'll be able to use in your own projects.
I know I have no vote, but I'm going to cast it anyways. Yes to chickens and even bigger yes to the ducks! You will not believe the personality that a duck has compaired to a chicken, they are so much fun to watch and interact with. I had 4 Indian Runner ducks for a while, and they were SO much fun to watch. It would always bring a smile to your face. Chickens are great too though. I had one that bonded with me, and would run up to me every time I came into the pen. If it's something you feel fits with your life up there, you can't go wrong with chickens and ducks. Of course, they're darn tasty too.
Oh boy, this comment got a tad bit lengthy. Sorry about that, I hope it wasn't a pain to read. Hopefully you're reading it when you were looking for some entertainment lol. I hope you're having a wonderful day, and are snuggled up with your pup :)
Really nice comment.
Colin! Thank you for the comment! Love it! And now I am going to respond to all of it, so its going to be lengthy ok 😁
I used to be a coffee snob myself! You would have never seen a tub of Foldgers in my kitchen! I was never really keen on flavored coffee just wanted a rich coffee taste. The coffee creams that are sugary ruin the coffee taste in my opinion. Taste great but not like coffee. I spent a long time trying to figure out why I wasn’t enjoying coffee. And it was the sugar. Which is odd because I would sometimes get Starbucks twice a day! 😳And we are talking sweet! Extra Carmel upside down caramel macchiato with double shot of espresso. Um yeah! Probably spent enough on Starbucks to buy a tractor. As I started practicing to live in Alaska, I started making my own coffee with cream and sugar. Then just cream. Then I had to figure which cream would be able to freeze. Foldgers was more of a reality check with if I’m going to need 6-8 months worth of coffee I better drop down a few snob notches. Green coffee beans I may get just to have as backup!
As I was practicing my food preps for Alaska (in Colorado) I bought a lot of food and meats. Not as many kids living with me so I had a full room to store stuff including a basement. But as I needed to go back to the store and pick up a little more of this and that, I realized, I hated it! It’s strange now. I can see three people in a store and complain (under my breath) about “the crowds” or three cars being “traffic”🤣
Previous owners said they never had a “problem” with bears because they had a dog(s). They would just walk through quickly. I do plan on getting a fence (electrified with solar) built around my cabin. That way I have a buffer zone and Kenai can go outside untethered.
I have been watching the 2-3 guys working on my roof and am picking up some tips and tricks. The roofer guy I hired does seem to know his roofing skills REALLY well. Just one of those guys that can figure out anything roofing. And is ultimately concerned about the integrity of the roof and his reputation. But I am taking notes and pictures. Some for CZcams but some have the roofers asking “Why are you taking a picture of that! 🤣
As for chickens and ducks. I will most likely raise both and also quail. But I have to be able to get to their coops so a tractor will be needed (for winter). I only say I haven’t decided (I think) because I’m not sure when I can do it. Looking into a pole barn. Just want to raise small farm animals like the birds and maybe rabbits And of course supplementing with hunting.
Thanks for the comment Colin! I pinned it so its always the first comment in the section! 😁
I am retired and living alone in a remote part of Northern California. We have 545 residents, so there are more people here than you have there in Alaska. I drove here from Delaware with my little dog and love my quiet solitude. Most people don't get it, but I know you do. You have planned well and survived your first winter there, so CONGRATULATIONS! I live in an rv, so space is limited but I have adapted. I wanted to live tiny in my senior years, because I did not want to be a slave to my home, either financially or physically. I enjoy the peace of living in the forest and communing with nature. There is so much beauty around me and each of my windows has a beautiful view. I think you are going to be successful in your new life, and the change in your lifestyle and location will benefit your mental and physical health greatly. I make shopping trips monthly, and only once, so far, have run out of my dog's favorite treats. Will try to stay 2 months ahead in pet treats from now on, lol. I am really looking forward to seeing the changes you make to your home. To me, your life is very exciting and you are an exceptional woman to take on this big change,so enthusiastically. Well done!
Well said!!
Such a lovely comment!
Lovely letter you wrote. I really liked it ☺️
Wonderful comment.
I’m pretty sure there’s more than 500 people in Alaska lol 😂
You’re dog biscuits, rice oats, can be stored in glass jars with oxygen absorbers to stay fresh longer shelf life . Or Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers Throw bay leaves around pantry shelves keeps bugs critters away. .
I do have some bigger jars in storage in Colorado. Those should arrive in August. I have the Mylar bags as well. Oxygen absorbers I will need to buy from Amazon this summer. I did not know that about bay leaves though! Thank you! 😁
My mom always had bay leaves in her cabinets.
Lived in Co for 41 yrs now. Moved from Fort Collins down to Loveland, 14 yrs ago. CSU traffic was making me "edgy". U r one gutsy gal, kudos 2 u!! At 77, I doubt I would be able to "survive" as you have. Saw u r channel, 3 days ago. Will tell others about you. Keep up the good work. Bumper Sticker: IF YOU WANT A GOOD MAN FOR A JOB, GET A WOMAN!!!!
LOL! Thank you so much Janice! Love the bumper sticker! I usually only drove through Ft Collins and Loveland when I lived in Colorado but I 100% know what you are talking about wit the college traffic! Very sorry I took so long to respond! :-)
I like your scenic "commercials" in between your stories.
My way of breaking up the video a bit. I will go "scene hunting" at times as well to build that library up. I think it keeps the video from getting boring. Thank you so much Danny! 🧡🤗💚
Greetings from Ohio. It’s been in the 70’s and 80’s here. I work full time in a local hospital. Part of my down time on my day off is staying home relaxing watching your videos. Thank you for helping me relax and enjoy my time at home. Carri 🐶🌲🌳 🏔😀💖
Ahhhh that is so sweet to here Carri! And let me just say "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE"! Please know that I have the utmost respect for anyone that works in the medical field! It may not be a normal thing for someone to say that to your profession (although they should) but without people like you, I could not live this life safely! It is truly an honor to have you along for my journey here! You are SO welcome here! I am uploading a new video today! Stay tuned! :-)
Yay for blanket forts!!! Stay up all night watching movies with popcorn and beer! 🤣😂
Yeah I miss that blanket fort! It was actually really nice! At least until they started tearing my roof off! No hiding from that noise! 🤪🧡
Another good Alaskan channel is Simply living Alaska! I can’t wait to see your place come together. You are such a strong and fearless woman. Much respect for you
I do love to watch Eric and Ariel! Love their dogs Bo and Bandit! I am watching my roof get replaced one section at a time. Its so odd to see the new roof next to the old. I will miss the look of the old interior roof but I sure wont miss the creaking and leaking when it snowed! Many sleepless nights there! Thank you so much for the compliments! I am very happy to have you along for my journey! 😁
I love that channel, its sooo good!
it was a real game changer when I found out I could freeze 10% coffee creamer. I live 45 minutes away from a major city where I food shop and I like my coffee and creamer. I keep chickens for eggs, I do not have lights in their coop so they quit laying in October and start back laying in March. My girls lay 3 eggs a day for 4 hens and they are now 6 years old. In the winter we get -25 C for 3 weeks straight and there is no heat in their coop. To make it through the winter I scramble the eggs and freeze in ice cube trays. All eggs laid in Sept and Oct I keep in the fridge and they last into January so I really only need enough frozen eggs to take me into March. With only shopping every 3 months I live by my lists, everything to buy has to be on the list and I plan my trip based on what can stay in the vehicle the longest (so the feed store is 1st and the grocery store is last).
I didn't know that about freezing eggs. That's awesome.
Prior to moving to Alaska I sure did a lot of testing on what creamers I could freeze. I like what you are doing with the eggs! I had never thought about scrambling them first.🤔 I mostly use eggs for baking. You definitely have a good plan for eggs and I bet it's the same with everything else. 😁 But I absolutely plan my trips into town, always thinking about how much longer everything will be siting in the vehicle until I get home. Grocery store is almost always last unless I need to make a quick stop somewhere on my way out of town. Awesome comment Lyn! Love it! 😁
You can try glassing the eggs, that’s a long term way to keep whole eggs.
Buying at least 6 months of supplies makes perfect sense to me, strange how people would even question it. Looking forward to seeing the new roof. I hope it all goes well.
Hello Keith! I guess some people have never driven 10 hours for groceries huh!? Said I was hording! JEEEZ Anyway, new roof construction progress on tomorrows video! Its looking so awesome! And so far, so good! Thank you so much Keith! :-)
I would have more than that. I hate just driving a simple hour here so 10? nah I'd "hoard" more than that. 😆
Solar powered electric fence , give yourself a safety zone to your outhouse and around the cabin too, just a thought
That will be happening for sure! I need to know that I have a buffer zone. Also so I can let Kenai out without a tether. As for the outhouse, I only use it to dump a bucket that I use inside the cabin! I’m not going outside in winter or summer just to use the bathroom! 😁 I can use it inside and not have to be armed! 🤣
The breakup can be mucky and muddy...But now when you do construction you can see the dirt. You have a really good start on the construction needed. You WILL get your quiet and calm back.
Hey..I'm in Melbourne Australia..just binged your entire library of videos, hats off to you girlfriend! I think we're of a similar age but I homeschooled 10 kids...I also can food etc and I've been watching "simple living Alaska" and they have Icelandic chickens..they cope with the cold up there well...looking forward to seeing your Reno's...cheers!
Hello KB! I have been getting a lot of subs from Australia! Love it! So you are 23 years old? LOL :-) 10 kids WOW! That's amazing! I had a hard enough time with 3! You are my hero! I do watch Simple Living Alaska as well and the Icelandic chicken is definitely the way to go out here. The Thursday video should have some good footage of the construction going on here! Very exciting to see my cabin get a new hairdo! Thank you so much! :-)
Security cameras are safer than windows when it comes to critters, and remember some dangerous critters only have 2 legs. Be safe.
There will definitely be a camera on that blind spot! Even if I had a window there, it would get buried when the snow slides off the roof. 2 legged critters are probably my biggest concern so I keep an eye out for that just as much. Luckily out here, nobody just walks up on to someone's property. You just don't do that here. So anyone who does, better be very leary because it's just not worth it! Thank you JR! :-)
I wondered how you could afford to do renovations and such and live. I know, none of my bussiness really. It was great for you to explain you still have a full time job .To me, thats keeping things real. All the best wishes for you in the future . I love all your content and admire your spirit and dedication to live the life you want.
Yeah that full time job that I am allowed to do online is the reason I am here now. Otherwise I would have bought the cabin and just visited it 2-3 times a year. I can still work and live out here. But it does take up a big chunk of my day. So I don’t get to do all day trips to the hot springs videos….. YET! Also selling my house in Colorado helped. I was able to purchase the property clear and had enough to get a new roof. But how I pay to live like this is a legit question. I am hoping that CZcams will start paying enough to consider doing it full time! I only need about 500K more subs! 🤣 How many friends and family can you share my channel with? 🤣
almost finished your whole series. I can not wait for more content. my husband and i moved from the south east of England (about an hour south of london), to a tiny old mining village in Scotland. it isnt remote enough for us so after 4 years we are looking to go bit more remote. im a bit of a recluse and would love what you have!! i cant wait to see more of your journey x
I sure hope you find the seclusion you are looking for! It’s SO worth it! The quiet is just incredible! Until Kenai starts snoring anyway! LOL :-) I love the sound of “tiny old mining village in Scotland” though. It is an honor to have you along for my journey Tannia! Thank you so much! :-)
In one video you mentioned one building that you might tear down, with a little work that could make a good chicken and duck house with nesting boxes for eggs. A fenced in area so they can get outside and forage when the snow is gone. I believe that you would need netting or fencing material over the top to keep out predators with wings.
There is an old greenhouse that is brittle and about to fall over and there is a spray foam hut held together with canvas. They will be trashed and rebuilt. But they will be in a secured run with overhead netting for sure! Hawks and owls out here! 😉
Howdie, lots in common here. Homeschooled my kids, volunteered at an 1800 living history museum with them for 10 plus years. Teaching the public how our ancestors lived in 1800s. I adore off grid living and cooking from wood stove. Grew up in Ozarks. But I'm an ex Navy gal and prefer warmer weather. Spent 4 years enlisted in Hawaii. I live in blistering hot Texas now. Not really a cold weather person and I'd get cabin fever in those dark Alaskan days. My daughter moved to Anchorage before covid. Drove there all the way from Texas and through the Yukon. I visited a year later to help her pack and return home. The pandemic really changed things and Alaska was cracking down hard. I've cherished my time there though and think its stunning in Beauty. AND WOW the fishing! Oh, bought myself an American Solar oven to cook from even though I live in the burbs. It arrived today! We could easily survive here if we lost grid. Anyway, glad to see you're stocked up too! New subscriber, catching up on a few videos. 🙂
Before I respond to your comment Ruth66
I thank you for your service! 100% RESPECT!
Oh I bet that living history museum was so much fun!! I love going to those! OMG Hawaii and Texas!! TOO hot or humid for me! I would literally melt in those states! Growing up in Colorado prepped me for cold but Alaska is just so extreme. But I do love it here! Always been a cold weather kind of gal! At least you actually were boots on the ground in Alaska. It just has to be seen in real life. Pictures and video can capture some of the beauty but not like actually being here. I am definitely an Alaska superfan though! :-) I contemplated getting a solar oven for camping back in Colorado. They do work for sure, just take some patience! I very much appreciate the sub and the awesome comment Ruth! I post new videos on Thursdays! Internet permitting of course! :-) Thank you so much!
I loved at the start when you talked about bears getting in or being round the corner and every time you said Bear, you pup gave you his paw. As if to say ‘I’ll protect you Mum’ ❤
Kenai will protect me! :-) I have only seen him snarling mad once. He is a big scary dog when he wants to be. But he also loves to cuddle! Just a big baby! Love this guy to pieces! :-) Thank you Dee!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska you’re welcome. Truly loving your videos.
Looking forward to seeing all the changes to cabin. I'm enjoying your posts.
Thank you Deborah! Changes are happening as we speak and I should be able to start showing them in the Thursday video! Stay tuned! 😁
Thanks for the pantry tour. Why stock up for 6 months. For me it's insurance. You never know what may happen in the future. Environmental, economic, personally, transportation, many things can occur that is out of our control, but with a well stocked pantry we know we don't have to worry where our food will be coming from. At our current rate of never ending inflation, it is a way to save money and eat at "yesterday's" prices. Glad to see things are happening for you, can't wait to see the progress. Love the blanket fort too!! Stay safe!
I went into a grocery store for the first time in 3 months and was floored by the price increases. I paid $1.50 for an apple, cereal $6 to $9 a box and that's regular size, a carton of ice cream "on sale" $7 and the carton is smaller. Tater tots were $2.39 now $4.19. I am really glad to have my cold room stocked.
@@lynhanna917 unfortunately this is just getting started. Stock as much as you can afford to. Don't go into debt to do it. By a little extra each time. Long term food items are amazing. Think staple items/ dry goods.
Love that comment Ashley! Well said! I did stock up when I lived in Colorado too. Maybe 15 minutes away from 3 grocery stores. But that was more because I didn’t want to go to the grocery store often and to practice for Alaska. 😁 My blanket fort is cozy and helps me fall asleep. Feels like I am camping! Progress videos should start next video! Thank you so much Ashley! 😆
@@lynhanna917 Should be even higher next trip in unfortunately! But a fully stocked cold room! Oh yeah that’s awesome! Thank you Lyn! 😁
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I don't have a problem falling asleep, it's getting up that I have a problem with 😂. I know construction can be stressful, I hope it all goes smoothly. Just remember that the piece of mind that you have a stable roof over your head is well worth it.
Hey you're doing what needs to be done. When the work is done then you can move things back and then it will be fine. We understand it's just a temporary situation. You have a nice place in rural Alaska. I had some family working in Alaska in the late 70s and the late 80s. Extreme cold 80 degrees below zero in or around Nenana, Alaska back in about 1988 or so. Tires breaking, engines cracking . I have metal in my face and broken bones throughout my body, so I'm unsure if I can manage the cold temperatures of Alaska winters. I respect all the people who are able to. Take care 🙂.
I love everything about my property and cabin. Especially now that there is a new roof! I knew the life here would be difficult and that's what I wanted. More time living and less time in front of a TV. I tried to buy some property in CLEAR (very close to Nenana) but that area is tough during winter! Everything breaks or breaks down out here and you have to just roll with it. And prepare of course! If you can't make it to Alaska, it would be an honor to have you along for my journey here. You can live vicariously in Alaska through my channel and you wont have to shovel one bit of snow! 😁
I have to say I am envious of your freezer set-up. I also am thinking that I may need to go to a bi-weekly shopping trip (we only live 25 minutes from the store). You also just gave an idea on how to store my zip lock bags in my stand up freezer so thank you 😊. You're doing great with your videos and getting better with each one. Again thank you for sharing and God bless! 💜💙💜
One of my popular videos! Glad it was useful! and thank you for noticing the video quality! I do strive to make each video better than the last one! Thank you so much 🧡🤗💚
U r such a "level headed" gal. U definitely planned u r 6 months food shopping. Where u living, can't run 2 a store, not like me in Loveland, CO. Good job. B safe out there!!
Hello Janice! I know Loveland CO! It's really starting to grow there! Thank you for the compliment! Could never find a boyfriend who ever said that! LOL! :-) Thank you so much!
Good tip on Leek tops!
You are a queen in the north. Respect your drive, abilities and desire to remain dependant on no one but yourself. Hope the cabin goes well and quickly.
Well thank you kindly James! It may not be the life for everyone but it sure is for me! Cabin roof progress coming up Thursday! :-)
I like my upright freezer. My back would really hurt looking for something in a deep freezer. My mom had a deep freezer and put things in like plastic milk crates, I think that is what they were, that is how she organized. You are doing a great job in all you are doing. Stay well.
At the beginning of the video, Kenai looking like a baby bear.
It is funny you say that because I have been warned about letting Kenai run around unteathered! They say he is big enough to be mistaken for a black bear! But he is just a big teddy bear! 🤪
Great video. You are smart to stock up. I am surprised everyone doesn’t do that. We keep at least six months, possibly more, food and supplies on hand. I don’t like going to town so it works for me only going every couple months. I a, so excited for you to get your new roof and look forward to seeing your root cellar happen. Take care. 🇨🇦🌷
I would love to stock up for months at a time, but not everyone has the means to do so. A lot of people are struggling right now with the economy and being out of work. Hopefully, things will get better for a lot of people.
If I could I would like to go to the store even less but until I get my root cellar shelving built up, I will have to deal with 6-8 months at a time. 🤣I will get a root cellar video once the construction finishes the stairs down to it from the inside of the cabin. Its insane how much room I will have in that cellar. Roof is getting done one section at a time and I will show some progress on the next video! Thank you Lyn! 😁
@@mishka8180 It is a hurdle to get that initial 6 months stocked up but it can be done slowly. A channel I watch (Not So Remote Alaska) has a great series on how he is building his "reserve" on a dollar a day. czcams.com/video/wrMNRIAIkLw/video.html It's a really good series that can help show you how to get started. My 6 month stock up is the same as what I would have spent even if I went month to month. I just don't have that capability to go to town that often. A garden sure helps during these times as well! Thank you Mishka! 😁
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska yup it all takes time and money. Considering you have only lived there a short time…you are making great headway. Take care
@@lynsmith2698 Thank you so much Lyn! :-)
But what a place to be grounded to!
Great video. Love how you explained your food situation. If you like mushrooms, you will be able to forage spring through fall. We dehydrate them for soups in the winter. We look forward to Thursdays to see what you have up your sleeve. Bless you and stay safe.
Foraging for mushrooms is something I have never done! I have to get some knowledge before I do that for sure but I definitely plan to. I think one of the Universities has a training class for that (among many other things). But I LOVE mushrooms! So awesome in soup! And steak! I am working on Thursdays video now so I definitely hope to see you there! Thank you so much Brenda! 😁
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska learn your land videos by Adam... he has amazing knowledge of mushrooms!!!
Love the green Chile ingredients. True Coloradan ..
HA! You caught that! I do love my green Chiles! Thank you Cass! :-)
Your video reminds me of One Woman's Wilderness from Ontario,Canada. Thanks for the post
Lisette has a great channel! I love her dogs! She is one tough lady though! Great sense of humor! Thank you James! :-)
Just amazing views as always....
Happy you are going to get the work done to upgrade your cabin before the next snow season....
Stocking up when you live so far from a major city is smart... Buying in bulk is also cheaper!
You videos are fine ... Even though I give you gruff about having to wait for the next one.... It's always worth it!
I remember the movie " The money pit " the lady opening up the medicine cabinet and the constitution worker asked her what she needed and handed it to her because their was no wall and her medicine cabinet stuff was hanging of the scaffolding in a bucket.....lol....
I do the same thing with onion's, peppers, celery and the like I soak them in cold water with lemon juice ( couple of table spoons to the bowl ) while chopping... Then drain and freeze... Keeps for months and no discoloration at all ( old grandma secret )
If you can afford to... Stock up on anything that you can... the food prices are going to keep going up for the forcible future unfortunately.....
Ohhhh the beeping at the end.... Oh what a shock... I guess that proves that you are human..... Lol
Yep.... Now I have to wait for the next one... I try.... It's hard.... I work on it.... Propability of change.... Very very low.... 😆
Charles! Sorry for responding so late! My channel has exploded lately 😁 But I always have time to respond to you! The work on my roof is looking really good! They are replacing the roof one section at a time so I can see the new roof next to the old and I ask myself....... how the heck did the old roof make it through so many years!! 🤣I had many sleepless nights listening to a creaking roof getting weighed down with snow.
The Money Pit with Shelly Long and Tom Hanks!! OMG a classic! SO many funny scenes and yes I remember the medicine cabinet scene. I have that movie on DVD ...... in storage! I probably shouldn't watch that movie now anyway! 🤣
I will be going to Anchorage/Fairbanks a couple times before the summer is over. Family/friends visiting. And they are going to just have to shop with me because I never go to town without resupplying even if its just a little bit! But your grandma's secret is one I am going to use for sure!
Oh that end part was Kenai cussing. Not me! Nope. 😉Don't change and keep giving me a nudge if my video comes out late! Love it! Thank you so much Charles! 😁
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I'm glad that they are doing the roof in sections so that you don't get caught in bad weather.... Or have more uninvited house guest....lol...
And it's not nice to blame the pup 😂.....
I know you are busy.
Be safe... Have fun.... Until your next video.....
Yeah I am sure the squirrel is casing out the cabin looking for new access points. Taking notes. Wondering how the heck its going to climb a metal roof now! HA! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska
If there's a way they will find it....
And it will be just before winter...
Just look at it this way.... It's dinner on the move 😁
@@charlesquick3091 Right!? But if I find that squirrel eating through my new roof!! I may be checking tree lines every morning with coffee for a little pew pew with the squirrels! :-)
I love watching your Alaska life. On my down time.
Your fort is the best!! I'm willing to bet you will miss it when it's time to take it down. Love your thoughtful, practical nature. Kenai's face when he snuggled into you was sweet. Stay safe.
I may just keep that blanket fort up!🤣 It's turning out to be very nice and cozy! Thank you so much Lynne! Kenai loves to be hugged. He is the first dog I have had that enjoys it so much that he initiates it! Its so adorable. When I used to come home from work (in Colorado) he was always at the door to give me a big snuggle hug! My kids just wanted to know what was for dinner! 😁
AAAHHHHH good! No more Mother Hubbard! An adequate supply of Milk Bone!
Make sure you get out and harvest some fiddleheads this year. They should be popping up in the next few weeks.
Thank you for the reminder Ed! Being my first year out here I need to know these things! I was out looking already and didn't find any. I knew it was too early. If I find some, fiddlehead salad will be on the video! Can't wait to try it! Thank you! :-)
Have you thought about getting a freeze dryer or dehydrator? Dried veggies take up a lot less space and don't take up freezer room. I have been doing frozen veggies into dehydrated veggies they rehydrate well for soups and stews. I just know with the space you have and trying to store long term I might consider going a dried route. I am a bit jealous of your set up it sounds wonderful.
I live in a small community n grow n freeze and can all my food. I usually am good from harvest to harvest. I buy my meat n freeze as well as my fish I catch. A person can never have too much n water and food stored in this world we live in. Been building a seed bank for the last 5 years in case they get hard to find. Good luck on the roof n enjoy your spring
Amen!
Now that's what I like to hear! AWESOME! I have yet to build my garden but it will be a priority! I love the seed bank idea as well! I am going to look into that! Construction videos should start Thursday! Thank you so much Gerald! 😁
You can never be too prepared. We live in a remote Northern BC community ,anything can happen! Goal is to always have a years worth of food in storage at all times. Income loss,weather,illness the list goes on! Prepare today,survive tomorrow 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦
This may have already been mentioned, but just in case it hasn't here's a tip for you. I had a stocked pantry for years due to being a single Mom of 4. What I found helped keep my freezers organized was milk crates. I could sort veggies, meats, breads and such in their own crates and stack them on top of each other. Saved food from freezer burn being able to have newer purchases to the bottom or back of each crate. Just a thought.
I like it! Fantastic idea! Thank you! :-)
Love love love the scenic footage!
I live in a suburb of Milwaukee. I can't imagine being resourceful enough to stock up for 6 months at a time, but I admire your ability to do so. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
You could do it Susan! It's just basically a lot more of what you normally buy month to month! BUT you have to have the space to put it somewhere as well! LOL! Thank you so much Susan! :-)
Great post - I am really enjoying your journey of moving, settling in and the change of lifestyle.
I’m looking forward to the building and changes you are making to your cabin home. Hope the roof build is quick and smooth for you.
Good on you following your dream and thank you for taking us with you.
Thank you so much Krissy! This is definitely my dream life! I just wish I had started earlier in life. Not sure my kids would have appreciated that though! :-) LOL New roof if looking really good! I'm kind of in awe of the transformation, Should have a good video for you on Thursday! Thank you so much for joining my journey up here! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska That’s great your roof is done and you like the transformation 😊
It’s peace of mind for you knowing you are secure from the elements and it’s new and strong (and squirrel proof).
Can’t wait for Thursday 😊
@@krissy2321 Roof is almost half done. I couldn't be so lucky to have it done already :-) But I sure wish they would hurry! It's SO COLD in the cabin! BRRRRR :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Almost half is good - hope the second half is quick and the temperatures get a bit warmer for you. That is really tough if you’re cold.
Your builder looks organised in the videos - it’s good you found a reliable contractor.
Good luck and keep warm 💛
I’m not much of a “reality show” type however I can actually relate with your emotion and logic mind sets.I’m hoping you will pick up the skill of canning. Not only is it addictive and healthier, the long term is less costly AND it is entertaining (?) to see someone advance into more self reliance. It will most definitely open your channel to a variety of viewers! You are living my dream that is just not feasible in my life right now. We’ve got grand babies (#5 was just born 4 days ago) that I NEED to keep me “whole”! Even though they are 7-11 hours drive away it seems to be too far already (if that makes any sense). Super excited for you and cheering you on in your advancements!
Episode 20 shows my canning supplies. I have canned when in Colorado but have yet to get to it in Alaska yet. SO busy!! LOL! But I certainly will and on video! The idea of my channel was not to just make videos of "whatever Alaska" and just post them to see how they do. I wanted it to be a day by day of my journey here. All the successes and failures. The real struggle and just how awesome it is to be here living this dream life. No fluff. No sugar coating. Sometimes life is crazy and sometimes it can be rather slow. Never boring though! Some people really connect with my channel and some just hate it. Melissa, I understand about the need to see those awesome grandkids! I have 3 kids but no grandkids yet. I absolutely miss my kids but I can tell you, I am more a part of their lives now that "mom has moved to remote Alaska" Oh no!! They always check on me and tease me about my CZcams videos! I do hope you will join me for my journey here! I promise no "reality show" stuff here! Maybe some silly skits now and then but you have to have a sense of humor to live this life! LOL! Thank you so much Mellisa! :-)
Just found you, you are amazing lady!!! I wish I could do what you are doing, but I am too much of a whimp!!! What a life you have.😁
Cathy you could do this life! Doesn’t have to be in Alaska! I watch so many others in the lower 48 living a happy remote life! Until you find your dream place, live vicariously through my channel in Alaska! You can stay warm at least! LOL! Live your dream Cathy! :-)
Great video explaining your food situation I also have 3 freezers and have found that dividers help me to be able to find things easier. As for the BEARS they are creatures of habit jist like the moose so they tend to roam around their territory and check things out especially when they hear new noises be mindful and couscous but never in fear as fear causes mistakes. An electric fence charged by solar could provide a safer path to the outhouse at night. Even thought its light outside night time is when they tend to roam more. It might not hurt to have a one year supply of most of your food stuffs just in case. Your doing great you have this. Definitely more dog treats a little scotish voice told me to type that. GOOD LUCK ON THE ROOF HOPE IT GOES SMOOTHLY and GOD BLESS
Hey! Kenai is talking to my CZcams peeps now! LOL! :-) With all the wildlife out here, if I was scared, I would never leave my cabin! I am just mindful and alert. An electric fence is definitely happening as soon as I can though just for that barrier and so Kenai can run out without being tethered. Currently I use a 5 gallon bucket and use the outhouse only to dump the bucket. So no cold fridged, dark walks to the outhouse! I am slowly building up a longer supply of food. (thanks to your series) Once my root cellar is shelved up, that will be a game changer for me. My root cellar is the same footprint as my cabin so its HUGE! Hopefully I will show it in more detail soon. Thank you! :-)
Cabin is great .glad you have a pup for company. They listen to us so well.
Kenai is my buddy. My shadow. Very loyal and fun to talk to! :-)
For a few years I had a problem with a pack of aggressive wild dogs. I put traffic mirrors to cover blind spots that could be seen from the front door. Maybe that would help for you too. Be safe.
A mirror for sure since cameras will only do me good when I am inside the cabin. Aggressive wild dogs scare me way more than wolves. Thank you so much for watching and commenting Tonya! :-)
Big congratulations on making it through your first winter🙌🏼
One winter down! They say its the hardest one for most. I thoroughly enjoyed it! But I was also prepared to be trapped for months. But thank you very much! :-)
You take great pictures. The birds.and animals. Did you think about making a small fence from the house out about 10 ft so they would have to walk 10ft away from your house and give you more space. Thanks for another awesome video God bless you ❤❤❤❤⚘⚘
Mark I wont lie. 95% of the animal video is stock footage I pay for through Storyblocks. When I see wildlife out here, it happens so quickly that I can rarely get good video. By the time I get video, its the animals butt 😁 Leaving that to the wildlife photographers is best I can do for now. I will start building up my wildlife footage though. Trail cams and security cameras will help there! I will get a small perimeter fence around the cabin. Electrified with solar. That way I don’t have to peek out and can let Kenai out without a tether. Thank you Mark! 😁
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska That's great about the camera's. I have solar power and totally off the grid. Pray your build is done soon enough. It will be well worth it. Looking forward to your next video Happy mother's day ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🥰🥰♥️♥️
@@markallison8854 Thank you so much Mark! :-)
Doesn't matter when you get the video out. I and others will be here!
Ahhh thank you so much Martie! I really do appreciate that! :-)
In the area of Virginia where i live we have bear, elk and coyotes along with other big animals as black panther mountain lions foxes and the smaller creatures. We have had bear and deer in the backyard, less than 100 feet from the back door.
I have actually seen moose and porcupines. Bears only by tracks. I don't have to worry about big cats in Alaska but we do have Lynx. Coyotes and wolves I can hear almost every night. I'm ok if I don't see them. If I do that's not a good sign. I would like to get rid of that squirrel that keeps trying to get into my cabin though! :-) Thank you!
Love the visit and seeing your five year old bedroom, so cool. Six months of food, we all talk of preparing, you live it
HA! I do kind of like this blanket tent I made! It's actually very cozy! I could just stay grounded? :-) Knowing you and how methodical you are, I know you will be well stocked up and prepared as well! I sure hope you get the property! Thank you Moose! :-)
Hi Moose!
@@dorothydemaree7544 Hi, glad to see you on Alone's channel, she is one of my favs
Yeah since winter time our ratting not changed here in the high desert of Arizona but my work habits have changed to getting wood and upgrading our water storage and ground changes. So in 4 months have dropped 45 pounds
Yeah with that kind of heat! That’s a lot of lost weight! :-)
You are super intelligent and methodical. Great attributes for your living situation.
Thank you so much Claytine! Can I have you call my kids and say that please? 😁
LEEKS AINT ONIONS !! 😝 Ok I'm good now lol That's a good stock pile of groceries! You definitely need it where your at "in your neck of the woods"😉 Oh and the part where the camera tipped over, lol I've been there too haha! Aannd so happy for your new roof too 😅
I KNEW I could count on you Josh! Yup I could convert my cabin to a general store now! I thought about that video you did when your camera fell 2-3 times and you asked if we were alright! 🤣 Watching the new roof get replaced a section at a time, seeing the new lumber next to the old logs is amazing! It makes me realize how lucky I was that my roof made it through so many winters! 🤔
New to your channel. I love it. I'm binge watching. I live in Alabama.
That's so awesome Carol! Welcome aboard! I watch another channel from a family that moved here from Alabama! Little Alaska Homeplace! czcams.com/video/6CjYVCXmwl0/video.html Thank you so much for watching my videos and for commenting! :-)
I loved deep in Maine woods..44 years. Only Heather with firewood. Ice storms billiards. I had a treadle sewing machine so if power went out I could still see. Plus had hurricane lanterns. My 3 kids took baths in a long aluminum tub next to wood stove. Those were the best years.
Oh that sounds perfect Emily! WOW! I too use a "plastic" water trough for farm animals to bathe/shower next to the wood stove! I look forward to those times. Best life ever! :-)
Cotton bal in front of any mice will help cut the back ground noise.
Well I did it! I sat in binge watched your entire channel, every video! I must say, I enjoy all of your videos. I think I’m a little bit jealous of you as I truly wish it were me up there. You get to a point in life where it seems like it’s impossible to move or leave. In my case, age, cancer and just hurting a lot but make something like this highly improbable for me but I can live vicariously through you! You are doing good, no you are doing great! Just stay safe and don’t get hurt!! Ps….good job on stocking up on dog bones!! 👩🍳
Wow that is so nice Debi! That's over 30 videos and you're still here commenting! Debi it would be a honor to have you live vicariously in Alaska through my channel. It's great to have you along for my journey up here! You stay safe and I will stack all the wood and shovel all the snow! :-) Those dog treats for Kenai are important for my safety as well. Kenai allowed me to make that mistake only once! :-) LOL Thank you so much Debi! :-)
I love LOVE your fort. That is so great to have a barrier between you/Kenaye/electronics and the upcoming renovation work. I'm dealing with construction of a three story house right up against my lot since January. I feel for you! These changes are going to benefit you so much, just keep your eye on the prize!!! It's so worth your sacrifices now. Loving your explanation, it helps me to sort out what to get to stock up for myself. Your insights are much appreciated. Our lives are polar opposites, so fascinating to compare. We went from scorching dry hot to rain and MORE rain overnight, like a flick of a switch. Nice to see the snow is melting there and spring is popping up around you. You are doing so great with editing/filming. Talented for sure. Love Thursdays now! Hammer On! 🌺🌈
You know I am really enjoying this blanket fort! I may just have to keep it up for a while! LOL! The roof is looking SO GOOD! The transformation is almost emotional. I do love this cabin and its nice to see her get a new hairdo! :-) Yeah stocking up, is stocking up no matter where you are but when I read your comments I always wonder how different it really is. I just don't do well in heat! LOL :-) But I like rain! Cool or cold rain! I should have a good progress video on Thursday! Thank you so much Teri! :-)
This is the first time I watched you. Just love the area. You seem like you are doing what everyone needs to be doing, stocking up. Regardless of where you live. You keep doing you.
Everyone should have some sort of back stock of food. You just never know! When I was practicing in Colorado, the pandemic hit and I was good to go! Even on toilet paper! Remember that craziness? More of a necessity up here for sure but like you said, EVERYONE should do it! Thank you so much Lori! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska you are welcome
watching your channel more, you give good advise ,we all have extra. We grew up if are parents having a freezer they would by from the meat market..
solar light . activates with move meant ,or a mirror across leaning on the She shed . I use a spray bottle water and bleach spay , every thing hates it.
Good Dog!
He is my buddy! My shadow! And a spoiled brat! :-)
Good vieo... very interesting
Thank you so much Frankie! I hope you will stick around for my journey up here! :-)
This was my first video to catch and now I'm just binge watching.
Nothing is better music to a creators ears than to know someone is binge watching their channel! Thank you so much! :-)
Very interesting! I enjoyed it!
Thank you so much Gloria! :-)
😂 awesome blanket fort!!! So excited for the new roof. Hope the dadgum squirrels don’t try chewing their way in again!!
The blanket fort was nice and comfy but didn't do much to buffer any sounds! LOL! I still had to wake up earlier that I liked somedays but it was nice to have my privacy still at least! The squirrel has been back since the new roof was installed but he sure isn't liking what he found! If he starts chewing again, then we have a problem. 😁
Very interesting video.That’s a lot of food but I realize it has to last a very long time.
It is a lot of food for just me but surprisingly I still have to do a grocery haul at the end of winter to stock up again. Many items carry over to. And I would much rather be overstocked than run out! 😁 I have cooked for the contractor and his crew sometimes as well if anyone in this area needed food, I would be able to assist. Thank you! 🧡
Cool video
Thank you so much Belinda!! I appreciate you watching and commenting! :-)
Love your videos, no matter what they are. I am stocking up and being prepared for any shortage that might be coming! spring is here!
Thank you so much Stephanie! Smart to always stock up when you can! I did the same thing when living in the city. Just not for 6-8 months 😁 Spring is here and so is mosquito season!! 🤨 Woohoo!
Im in moutains of colorado and hav a now 4yr old bear that comes up on my front deck. Been comin for 2yrs -- 3rd summer!!!!! Lolol just realized i had already watched this episode n was makin another comment about my bears!!!!!!
Just stops to say howdy? No problems? That's actually really cool. Just as long as it doesn't escalate! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska pretty much doesnt do too much tho last yr he broke out the drivers window cause it was down bout inch then he proceded to sleep in my car. Had bear hair everywhere!!!!! No food in car!!!! I think just playin cause hes young then got tired. Didnt tear up anything in car.
Now I have Bingewatched all episodes, in 2 days. It is great.
WOW! Thank you so much! And here I am responding to your comment 10 days late! Very sorry! :-)
Ah yes, the grocery bill in Alaska! I remember taking my daughter grocery shopping in Alaska, - I was in shock to say the least - very expensive compared to the lower 48, indeed. The first time we went shopping for her - there, i. 2001 - I spent $850 dollars on her groceries. The positives - if my memory serves me correctly, was there was no taxes on actual perishables or food. We filled her freezer pretty well, but yes, groceries are expensive there.
Luckily for me, living in Colorado (California 2.0) I was used to paying a lot for groceries or anything actually. Now I can spend 1K and maybe be good for 6 months. But it does cost me 200 bucks in gas no matter what. And yes perishables still are not taxed. Nothing feels as good as being resupplied and ready for winter! LOL! Thank you so much Charlotte! 🧡
Awesome video.
Thank you Dave! :-)
Hello from arizona. All part of construction times.
Love your videos been watching from the beginning and I officially updated
Well thank you so much! I really do appreciate that! Watched from the beginning WOW! That’s over 30 videos! That’s so awesome! Thank you! 😁
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I was born in Fairbanks and my family left when I was 2 and I’ve always dreamed of going back
@@Coastal.Redwood.Homestead Alaska misses you! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I sure wish we could
Love these kind of videos for cabin life. Tour the pantry and freezer, grocery haul contents, anything about food : ) ! Would be fun to see more cooking or meals for the day etc. For the ziplocks I get the strong freezer ones too and just wash and reuse them if no meat stored in them. I think I got the idea years ago from tightwad gazette. Buy a desktop file organizer from the thrift store and dry them inside out on the dividers. I don’t even bother turning them inside out anymore and they dry fine.
So happy you are enjoying my channel! I do plan on showing more cooking videos or at least cooking a meal during a video. I love to cook! I reuse the ziplocks every chance I get! Except the ones that had meat or fish as well. I can't really burn them and I don't go to town often enough. I will even wash the meat/fish ones so they don't start smelling. I like the idea of how you dry them though! So cool and frugal! Thank you so much! 🧡
Shared, thank you.
Thank you so much! :-)
"Basically I have a mini grocery store in here"! 🤣 When my nieces were little they would visit my mom and play grocery store. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Although we aren't in Alaska, rural Texas is a long way to Nowhere!
I think my "mini grocery store" had more stuff on shelf than some of the small stores in town! Rural Texas! Beautiful and rough country! I would melt in Texas! :-)
Hi, thanks for sharing another great video. With the bears using your property as a thoroughfare consider having a small smokey fire somewhere in your yard as bears do not like smoke so tend to avoid the area.
I will have a fire pit in the front of my cabin and one in the back. But I can only keep fires going for so long. But you are absolutely correct. Bears hate that smoke smell! Maybe the wood stove I use to warm my cabin helps with that as well? Thank you Kiwilad! :-)
Thanks for the info. Very helpful.
You bet Jorge! Very happy you enjoyed the video! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I'm going use the info one day soon
So glad to see your stock up. I have done this for 50+ years.❤🙏xo
That is so awesome! You’ve been doing it long before it was the thing to do! SMART! :-)
The North is the best place to think and dream and I love your show!
Ahhh thank you so much Robert! I think Alaska is as good as it gets personally. I do love the solitude out here! I hope you stick around for my journey up here! So many more videos planned! Thank you so much! :-)
WOW LADY.
YOUR LIVING QUITE THE LIFE.
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.
Thank you so much Shalimar! This is the life I have been dreaming about for a long time! I love it! :-)
Alaska is certainly agreeing with you! watching the progression of your videos from the start, you appear to be much healthier now than when you first arrived, physically, mentally, and "spiritually". keep up the great job you are doing!
I am going to have to 100% agree with you there! I love living here! And living remote. The solitude can do wonders for anyone. I absolutely feel more free up here! Thank you so much Gordon! I appreciate you watching all my videos and commenting! :-)
What a good women to have, God speed to you and your adventure:) big foots are around you be careful .
Thank you so much Melvin! Bigfoot is welcome as long as he/she is nice about it! Maybe a snowball fight from time to time! LOL :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska LOLOLOL Stay safe up there OK :)
Nice fort Alone, LOL! Had one like that in my parents basement growing up so I could have my own bedroom! Watched your video the other day on the TV so I have to remember to like and comment on my phone. Hopefully the contractor won't disrupt your work days too much, but it's all going to be worth it when it's done. You're doing it right Alone. You've got a good head on your shoulders and you're not afraid of living life on your own. I applaud you! 👏 👍
Ahh thank you so much Alis! I do love the solitude of this life! Makes you appreciate everything you have. Simple and quiet. Until Kenai starts snoring! LOL! :-) The contractors have been busy busy! My cabin is transforming before my eyes! Its almost emotional for me because I love this cabin! The ole girl looks great with her new hairdo! This certainly is the life I have dreamt about! I sure hope I can inspire someone, anyone to live their dream. Doesn't have to be in Alaska. Just live your dream life! Its SO worth it! Thank you Alis! :-)
I live in the Colorado mountains. And have livestock. Bears, mountain lions ect ect visit often. 🙄I have a little clap and song I do when opening the door to let the dogs out. Hope it scares anything away…! 🙂
Well I can tell you that if I did a song and clap it would probably scare Kenai and myself more! LOL! Thank you so much! 🧡
I love these types of videos! I'm glad you found a rancher/meat processor where you can get bulk meat. You need the freezer space for your food! I don't blame you-for the distance you have to travel to a big grocery store, I would stock up as much as you can! Don't worry about your blankets being up during construction-a lady has to do what she has to do! Take care, stay safe, and keep these videos coming! 💜🙏
Thank you Teresa! Luckily the rancher had the connections for the processor. Half a hog and half a cow will certainly be enough meat for me even if Kenai said to order more! :-) I did ask for some of the bones for Kenai though! As for my blanket fort, its really kind of cozy! I may have to keep this up for a bit! LOL! Thank you for always viewing and commenting my videos Teresa! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska well at least someone had the right connections for you. I'm sure Kenai snuck his order in very discreetly....lol😉😁🤣! I always enjoy your videos-very informative, and entertaining! Take care, stay safe, and watch out for all your hungry neighbors waking up from a long winters nap...🐻!
Ahhh thank you so much Teresa! Probably no bears coming by for awhile! Roofers playing old rap music is a great deterrent! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska oh goodness! 😳 You may need some ear plugs before all this is over...lol. 😁
@@teresahunter7645 Been spending a lot of time in my vehicle! For silence and for warmth! Having only 1/2 a roof will do that I suppose. Who knew? LOL :-)
That's a smart idea stocking up cause of how remote your are at. Plus having a extra freezer helps as well. You have a nice set up going on there and in time it will even be nicer.
My plans are insane for this place. More storage racks than I have already! Once I am done with all of the upgrades I have planned I should be ded. 😜 Misspelled intentionally. 😁
By the sounds of it yes it's insane to get what you want done for the Homestead. Eventually it will look amazing after it's all done in time. 🤣🤣
Really enjoying your videos, I would say it’s becoming essential to stock up wherever you live as prices are going through the roof everywhere, it’s so sweet how much Kenai loves you ❤️
I agree. I did the same thing in Colorado and I lived 10 minutes away from 2 grocery stores. That toilet paper scare was crazy! :-) Kenai is special to me! If you haven't already, check out Episode 13! It explains why he is so special. He is my buddy and my shadow. And I spoil him rotten every day! :-) Thank you so much Pauline!
Hey I like your fort ! I grew up on a dairy farm and we use to climb in the hay mow and make forts . There's not a lot of things to do on the farm other than work , but we always managed to have a little fun . I didn't see any caramels anywhere . I thought maybe you would have a freezer just for caramels , lol. I watched your video where you made the duck and man did that look awesome! Made me hungry too ! Thanks for a great video , best wishes to you .
A freezer just for caramels!!!! OMG Why didn't I think of that!! That's BRILLIANT! LOL! And that duck glaze is awesome on chicken too! As kids, our imaginations where unstoppable! Sometimes it all comes back to you and you end up making a blanket fort! I kind of like it! It nice and cozy. Kid side of me says keep it up forever. Adult side says it comes down immediately! :-) Thank you!
I always feel like i need to put a blanket over me when i watch your videos. I think will binge watch in the summer...lol
You could also build a blanket fort! :-) LOL! They are comfy!
yeah and have all my doggies in there with me 😂😂
I’ve been enjoying your videos so much! I love the food/pantry/cooking/ shopping ones the best. ❤
Thank you so much Pris! the shopping videos do well especially since I only shop 2-3 times per year! Cooking videos will now be stand alone videos though! But I do have so many things I plan to cook! 😉🧡
Pork, the other white meat. Now, also a vegetable for those who do not eat meat.
What a beautiful place 👍
Well thank you so much! It needs some work but after the new roof, it will be awesome! So nice to get it started finally!
Over the last two days I've binge watched your whole series of videos. Absolutely amazing! I have a hard time imagining being alone that much and enjoying it, but am so in awe of everything I see you doing. I look forward to each new episode now. It was especially exciting for me because some years ago one of my sons made a trip to Alaska on a little scooter and actually went through some of the places you mentioned, having an extended time in Valdez when the scooter needed to be serviced. Plus, a friend lived in Palmer, and that was really nice to see. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Thank you so much for binge watching my videos. No better compliment can be made to a CZcams creator. The solitude of this life is amazing to me. I have dreamt this life for so many years. It’s better than I thought! Your son sounds braver than me! In a scooter! That’s worth writing a book about! Valdez is gorgeous. If I could recommend to anyone to see the real Alaska, Valdez would top the list. Palmer is awesome too but just too many people! LOL! Heck I can see three cars on the road and complain about traffic now! I am honored to have you along for my journey here in Alaska! Thank you so much and tell your son, Alaska misses him! :-)
Love your resilience. The place you have is amazing..
Thank you kindly! This cabin is amazing to me and will only get better! New video out tomorrow! Stay tuned! 🧡