Oh Thank Goodness, a midweek visit from my favorite Alaska Couple! I must admit, Arielle & Eric, I was a bit nervous as you were raising those arches! You are amazing! Thanks for taking us with. 💞
I watch for your video to post every week, but I'm always so pleasantly surprised when I see it. Wow! Yall have done Amazing putting that thing together!!! And I know you will be SOOO GLAD when you get it finished.
This was absolutely EPIC!!! From lifting the rental equipment with the tractor to getting those first arches up...to negotiating the logistics of how to build this ...to your celebratory salmon dinner...you had me glued every second. Your talents, stellar work ethic, and persistence are truly amazing and that's why this channel is so incredible. Truly awe inspiring! Can't wait for the next episode!!! ❤❤❤
Wow wow wow I am speechless truly nerve wrecking beginning but soooo proud of u guys you are doing an awesome job u guys are so inspiring and energetic must be the food you eat😂dont know where u still get the energy to cook after such draining physical work. You go guys I am rooting for you all the way. ENJOY the fishing trip u deserve every second to relax and take a break. God bless love u guys❤ ps. I noticed that u dont wear gloves handling the panels I pressume they are safe to handle with bare hands. I am in awe, you make such a perfect couple working together which is very rare to find and even laughing under stress thats the way to go welldone the platinum medal is yours❤
I love reading all these comments and I echo all of them. Do you ever feel like you have 1000’s of sets of parents and family routing for you? All the love and support to your journey in Alaska!!!! Keep on keeping on you two!!!!
Seriously, I have nothing but praise and admiration for the two of you. ❤ That is a LOT of work you've already got done, and you know there's still a tonne more to do and you're just focussing and getting it done. It's what is called a "hard slog" here, and you're both nailing it. Be proud. And wow! I keep saying it, but that is going to be such a great asset when done! Will be making your life and work easier in the long run. Finally - yay for first cook out there! May there be many, many more amazing meals created in that quanset. ❤
There's an old saying that I'd rather be lucky then skilled. You guys are both,it takes a lot of thinking outside the box to be able to construct a building of this size. I've got to be honest on the first two frames I just knew it was going to end in a disaster and I was praying you guys wouldn't get hurt when it all came down. You definitely proved this old man wrong. As a fellow Oregonian I can say you are doing us proud with your full speed ahead man the torpedoes additude. God bless ,stay safe and good luck with finishing the build before the bad weather shows up.
i have built 2 of these over the years i tighten the bolts as i went how are they going to tighten the bolts someone has to hold the bolt while the other 1 tighten the nut
@maverick5794 maybe they will let you know how they managed to tighten the bolts, but what you said makes sense unless someone crawled on top of the hut to hold the bolts.
The most amazing observation I make in all your videos is how amazing of a team you guys are together! Its quite magical. After this video, I am not sure there isn't anything you guys can't do together!!! BEST CHANNEL ON TH-cam PERIOD!!!
I confess that I poured myself a gin and tonic at the second arch, it was so scary to watch. I am absolutely gobsmacked that just two people could get this build done. It's such a big building. And two thirds of the way, you cook a delicious salmon dinner! Rockin Alaska. Much love. Suzi
Oh my gosh you guys! I was holding my breath a few times! Your machines looked like a game of Jenga! This was buy far your toughest project! Way to hang in there, it’s going to be an amazing shop! 👋
40 yrs ago 3 of us built a Quonset Hut. We had no idea what we were doing. You are correct the 1st section is the hardest. If I remember, we build the arch on the ground and took a rope and pulled the arch up to top center. We did tighten the bolt so it would stand on it own. With only two people, you are doing a great job. You work so well together. The one we build 40+ years ago is still up and looking good.
That is how I would think I would have it done, to connect every middle pieces of one arch and then lift it to connect it to the base on the ground both sides but what do I know doubt this matter? :)
The chicks are so cute ❤ Bandit sure looked like he wanted to give you a paw clearing the water out. Your teamwork is so admirable, you take a task that should have much larger group of people look easy with just the two of you.
Holy cow! I just noticed guys have over 700K subscribers now! Congratulations! I’ve been watching your channel for a couple years and I guess I shouldn’t be surprised you’ve grown so quickly. You are one of my favorite channels! Your content is so interesting, I love all your interesting adventures, and you do such an amazing job at videography and story telling! I am sure you’ll be at 1 million before we know it! This new build doesn’t disappoint…it’s a very interesting structure and love that you guys just dive right into it. I also love all your food and cooking segments. Keep up the great content!
You two are something else. God bless, I like that you both work together all the way.! I feel very proud of you both. 😂 please take care of yourselves, you both need to use gloves to protect your hands if you are injured you be no good fir each other l. Grandma's know everything 😊 !!!! Blessings to you both. Laura M from Rocjaway Park, New York ❤
@@LMGM5I’ve watched at least 3 put together, nobody wore gloves, you must be able to put those bolts n nuts on and you can’t do it with gloves on, did you notice how many bolts are in one piece they’re putting up at a time, it’s an erector set at best 😂❤.
What I love about this, is that you 2 went from doing concrete on a really small slab for your old house stove, and then moved up slowly, but didn't let the "size" or "complexity" of the situation deter you. Here you are, constructing what is essentially the Empire State Building for the "homestead". Good job. There was a point there where I would have said, "I give up", but you pushed forward. Amazing.
I watched another channel where they put one of these buildings up, using at least as much equipment and like 7 people and they still struggled- needless to say that it was pretty impressive to watch the 2 of you tackle this project on your own!!
That gentleman said he thought 4 people should be required, 3 at minimum, to work on a quonset hut. No matter what, that project is scarey. I had no clue how flexible/unstable the parts for a quonset are. Love your work. Your photography is so professional and your content is wonderful.
@@chris3m98 Worst case, I guess they could dig a ditch and ramp, large enough for the trailer to back into, and then drive the lift on, from the high side of the ditch.
Massive respect to you both for not only managing this ambitious build but also for the fantastic edit throughout! Can't imagine filming and building and then having to relive it for the edit lol! Great job!
I’m holding my breath watching this. I was thinking how are they going to do this with just the two of you. But you did it, whew 😰. Good that Arielle is not afraid of height. You two are the best. You finish all your projects like you’ve been doing it your whole life. Thank goodness the Quonset is up. Could hardly wait for your next project…
You’ve been talking about this hut for so long, I’m so excited for you to be getting it up! I love how you make a celebration out of things - cooking dinner on the pad and raising yourselves up to eat and watch the sunset. I don’t think I would think to do that.
EPIC, TRULY E P I C !!!! I thought the two concrete pours were hard going, but this one tops them, hands down. That tractor is more than earning it's keep.... It will be so satisfying seeing the arches taking shape. Good design, the way that all the sections are able to be handled individually. Tip for tightening the nuts/bolts. Use a coloured paint marker, and when you tighten a nut/bolt, "dot" the nut with it. That way you know each bolt has been tightened. The salmon & sweet potato fries was a well-deserved meal after a hard day, what a colour, looked great. Epic, truly epic.....!
WOW Wow 😮!!! This was an intense video! I held my breath every time you lifted a piece of the arch! It certainly held our attention as to what the first arch was going to look like. Can’t wait for you to complete it! 👏👏👏🙏🏻
Nice and warm. The slab turned out great considering how much concrete it was. Work safe. In the old days we had double headed nails, 16's and 20's to form with. Had to pull everyone by hand. Yeap, I like those screws. A tip for the nnext slab or pour, put a dab of grease in the screw heads where they might get mix in them. You need sky hooks. Come in handy. Wish I had a set. A frind and I put one of those together for an airplane hanger. No air or electric tools. All hand ratchet and wrenches. No lift, ladders and some scaffolding. Great job especially for two people. Once you learn a system it gets much easier and stable. Good looking meal. Jeanie with a view. Build up a tower to watch the sunset. Take care, wet a line.
We built two... 43 x 200 foot barns and had no experience at all. I completely understand the frustration and how hard it is to face the challenges. You guys should be so incredibly proud of what you have accomplished. What a fantastic team! Cheers from the Canadian east coast!
Incredible work, I cannot believe or understand how just the two of you manage to achieve so much. And from the viewer’s point of view, every minute is enthralling. So clever too, to intersperse those flora and fauna snatches - it just lightened the stress moments for me! Wonderful.
Not gonna lie, I'm jelly of your life and what you all do. Im handicap so i get to live vicariously through y'all ❤ Thank you guys for always keeping it real and taking us on your journey ❤❤❤ love and best wishes always ❤😊❤
I have watched you since the beginning but since the move to your new property my husband has started watching also. We are both amazed by your ingenuity, hard work and get up and go, not just with the building work but the additional time taken to film, edit and upload your videos, is there more than 24 hours in a day in Alaska 😂😂😂😂😂😂. I could watch you every day if you posted. Remember to take some rest. All the best from Scotland x
Hi folks, I've been watching you since you started in Alaska, almost. My wife and I admire your brave new world, experiencing new things and always willing to try more. As a veteran gas station and automotive dealer, construction worker, please hear this. That concrete pour you did was the bravest thing I've ever seen anyone attempt (from tv). It was a very large span and thick, now that its down let it sit for a couple of weeks and stay away from it. It may be hard and strong enough to drive on with out the appearance of damage, but hairline cracks will happen underneath it and will reveal themselves within two or three years. I feel terrible I didn't tell you this after your pour I watched. When we poured concrete in Minnesota we couldn't guarantee our work if a car drove on it with in 7 days specially larger vehicles. Stay off of it and cut your expansion lines firs so if it cracks it will crack short lines. Love you guys and seriously hope I'm wrong. I wonder if you can hear me when you ice fish.
In previous comment I should have mentioned; Tyvek tape works great for covering screw heads. Just go around putting a small piece on each screw head. Then you can easily wipe any concrete off the tape and the bit goes right through the tape making screw removal easy. I should also add; In a previous comment I recommended getting a concrete crew. I was wrong, you and your friends did a great job :)
This is so exciting! I can see many hours being spent in there getting projects tackled during the winter and during canning season. It's going to be an awesome place to be able to do the things you need to do without the swarm of mosquitos.
You two are amazing, for sure! That is a big job for 4 adults yet look at what both of you accomplish. I am impressed with your quality of work, no fear, patience, and your admiration and respect for each other. The photography of the animals and nature stuff etc. is awesome as well. I look forward to every adventure!
I have been so looking forward to this point in your build! I was so happy you had a team of friends and allies to assist with the cementing; I just assumed you would have at least a few for the actual raising of the Quanset1!!! I am so impressed you are doing this by yourselves, and I look forward to the next installment!
WOW..... You two never cease to amaze/impress me (and countless others) with your sense of adventure, teamwork, work ethic, etc. The tenacity with which y'all tackle these projects is nothing short of INCREDIBLE.... LOVE IT! ;-)
Wow! You two have no fear! It's such fun watching as you tackle each new challenge, and I love just seeing you interact so well as you continue building your life together.
HOLY CRAP! 😱😱😱 I am not a DIY-er so I am absolutely STUNNED at what you have accomplished with shear perseverance and determination! Y’all ROCK! This looks incredible and I am so excited for all that this project will bring to you in the further! Look at all that space! Eric and Arielle, this is marvelous!
We built one several years ago. We had to put sealer between the sections as we built it. Kind of a pain in the butt. It came in the rolls with the kit. Kind of looked like clay. I didn't see them putting that on.
again i commend you both.you r such hard workers to begin with and then you also have to feed and water your animals plus feed yourselves.so,your just rally good!
My gosh that was a thrill putting the Genie on the slab...what an amazing tactor that is. All the things it has done! Well worth that drive to get it. When you were saying how many bolts in the buckets I was thinking oh my gosh what a heck of a lot and knowing you have to tighten them all... I can't imagine. Patience you both do have. And what else could be better than having your dinner up in the air on the Genie. I bet the rental company would get a huge hoot out of that to :) hugs
You two are amazing! You like what you do and have so much fun doing all the projects. Always love the fishings videos and all the winter scenes Been watching you for many years. Cheers you two Looking forward to your garden next spring. Love your creative cooking also.
Only you guys would tackle such a gargantuan task ..you never cease to amaze us all..and the thing is you always do an incredible job. This one was EPIC!
I really admire and appreciate all the hard work you folks put in!!! You are the “hold my coffee and watch this!” Kind of folks we enjoy to watch! We wish you good health and happiness! Cannot wait to see the hut complete and maybe some moose or caribou hanging in it!
Ребята, привет из Киева, Украина! Случайно набрел на ваш канал - и досмотрел до конца, до BBQ. Как приятно на вас смотреть. Подписка и жду продолжения.
Have to say your both braver than me, I afraid of heights. Never seen one out up before and dear heavens at first so wobbly I was afraid it would come crashing down. Great job and it's looking nice and bigger than I thought. Goes without saying he safe Dinner looks good. Blessings to you both. 😊🇺🇲
What a treat! You’ve made my week. The pair of you are amazing, to put together that massive jigsaw puzzle. Well done. You’re creating an huge useful space.
Great job! And your gaining some solid experience too! I love how you stop to smell the roses and celebrate your work from time to time! Your dinners and drinks are always the “best”! I always love how you say we made a mistake here but now we will show you how the fix it! And the best of all, is your attitudes as you learn to build while teaching at the same time. You two are very unique people! Your spirits are complementary to each other and a beautiful breath of fresh air for us all! I love you two!
What a magnificent structure, it's HUGE. Matches the huge blessing you are to us all. Arielle's voice going up a few octaves predicting how things were going to go and Eric racing off the pad 😂😂😂😂😂 those critters are such a treat Appreciate u both. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You 2 are so impressive ! I have seen other teams of 4 + (attempt to) put up Quonset Huts with nothing like the skill you show AND then you cook up delicious looking muffins and grilled wild salmon too ! Absolutely love your channel ..looking forward to more updates on your amazing project.
You guys have super ingenuity powers. Youre definitely out of the box thinkers and problem solvers. Im so impressed by how much youve accomplished in so little time. Thats going to be a great storage area/workshop.
You guys are both BOSSES!! You both work so hard and have much respect for each other. It's lovely to see. Great progress and no injuries! Carry on, you're almost there!
So happy for you guys -you persevered and you won. Girl you said it right, you have to do it because nobody is going to do it for you. That has been mu life motto, and at 72 it has served me well. It’s a good feeling to see your hard work coming together. Congratulations to you both, you are both geniuses.
The Pad looks so good, Nicely Done! I know the feeling well. I lived in the Mountains for 40yrs. When I moved down to the Valley, there is so much concrete and blacktop I have a hard time when its 80° and ^🥵! Your amazing 😍! JO JO IN VT 💞
Good job on making it work. I love when you get the first piece of something in place, then start adding the rest of pieces which can piggyback off the first.
My god. You two are ABSOLUTELY FEARLESS!! It's just amazing to me, how you'll just charge straight ahead into projects that completely new territory for you. I assumed you'd bring a crew in with a crane to put the hut together. I've got to stop underestimating the dynamic duo. Ya'll are a joy to watch!
I am so proud of you guys...independent,,,,self sufficient ....fun loving....enjoying life and working hard....you are great examples to all normal people everywhere....love you both.
Eric has a very good way to think things through to get the end result quickly, slowly and patience. Arielle you are a good partner and you are not afraid to get your hands dirty.
Is there anything you two can't do?! Impressive teamwork and resourcefulness. That tractor continues to impress me. I can't wait to see this project completed. Greetings from southern Arizona 🏜
You guys are AMAZING…. I just LOVE your partnership and the way you all work together to get things done on your property with impressive efficiency!! Literally and Undeniably a DYNAMIC DUO! 🙌🏽👏🏽🤩🥰
Excited to see this one! I had watched last year's mushroom and berry foraging and was hoping you would do that at the new property, so I was pleased to see the mushroom!The chickens look great, and the chicks are growing up, your pets look happy. The quonset hut was so tall that I was getting nervous watching the stacked items😂You guys rock, I had no doubt you could get this put up! Can't wait to see the 2nd segment❤
Is there ANYTHING you two can’t do?!? You continue to amaze me…I can’t wait for the finished Quonset hut and all of the other projects at your new place!
Aloha. You know what amazes me? The stuff I watch on your channel, enthusiastically, that I would never consider watching anywhere else. I’m sure I’m not alone!
My favorite couple has done it again with hard work, but not giving up when it gets hard. love you two. It's so great and I know you have a lot more to finish and you will get it all done. I keep you two in my prayers that all works out for you.😇❤👍🙏🙏🌹🌹🌻🌻
My heart was in my mouth all the time you were assembling the Quonset hut. I am a retired professional fabricator. I have built large structures. I always had cranes and other lifting equipment around me. Well done.
Phew! 😫 I am exhausted just watching . You two are Workaholics. How on earth do you do it. The thing that you have going for you is that you like each other, are friends with each other, you respect each other and so you tango well together.☯️♋. Blessings on you both🙏
Oh Thank Goodness, a midweek visit from my favorite Alaska Couple! I must admit, Arielle & Eric, I was a bit nervous as you were raising those arches! You are amazing! Thanks for taking us with. 💞
I agree
Agreed ❤❤❤❤❤
I agree! But they are never long enough (wink).
I watch for your video to post every week, but I'm always so pleasantly surprised when I see it. Wow! Yall have done Amazing putting that thing together!!! And I know you will be SOOO GLAD when you get it finished.
I concur.
This was absolutely EPIC!!! From lifting the rental equipment with the tractor to getting those first arches up...to negotiating the logistics of how to build this ...to your celebratory salmon dinner...you had me glued every second. Your talents, stellar work ethic, and persistence are truly amazing and that's why this channel is so incredible. Truly awe inspiring! Can't wait for the next episode!!! ❤❤❤
Wow wow wow I am speechless truly nerve wrecking beginning but soooo proud of u guys you are doing an awesome job u guys are so inspiring and energetic must be the food you eat😂dont know where u still get the energy to cook after such draining physical work. You go guys I am rooting for you all the way. ENJOY the fishing trip u deserve every second to relax and take a break. God bless love u guys❤ ps. I noticed that u dont wear gloves handling the panels I pressume they are safe to handle with bare hands. I am in awe, you make such a perfect couple working together which is very rare to find and even laughing under stress thats the way to go welldone the platinum medal is yours❤
Assembling that Arch is either a team building exercise or relationship killer! You are both doing great!
I agree relationship killer, I tried to picture assembling....and yup, there would have been arguments. They are patient souls
I agree. 😊 Arielle and Eric are definitely a great team! Great job!
It was somewhere in between that ;)
That’s why I put mine up myself…lol.
I love reading all these comments and I echo all of them. Do you ever feel like you have 1000’s of sets of parents and family routing for you? All the love and support to your journey in Alaska!!!! Keep on keeping on you two!!!!
Seriously, I have nothing but praise and admiration for the two of you. ❤ That is a LOT of work you've already got done, and you know there's still a tonne more to do and you're just focussing and getting it done. It's what is called a "hard slog" here, and you're both nailing it. Be proud.
And wow! I keep saying it, but that is going to be such a great asset when done! Will be making your life and work easier in the long run. Finally - yay for first cook out there! May there be many, many more amazing meals created in that quanset. ❤
There's an old saying that I'd rather be lucky then skilled. You guys are both,it takes a lot of thinking outside the box to be able to construct a building of this size. I've got to be honest on the first two frames I just knew it was going to end in a disaster and I was praying you guys wouldn't get hurt when it all came down. You definitely proved this old man wrong. As a fellow Oregonian I can say you are doing us proud with your full speed ahead man the torpedoes additude. God bless ,stay safe and good luck with finishing the build before the bad weather shows up.
i have built 2 of these over the years i tighten the bolts as i went how are they going to tighten the bolts someone has to hold the bolt while the other 1 tighten the nut
@maverick5794 maybe they will let you know how they managed to tighten the bolts, but what you said makes sense unless someone crawled on top of the hut to hold the bolts.
You two, no matter the route you take, are like a mega-brain of figuring out and implementing a plan out of nothing. Thank you for inspiring me! 😊
Right? After watching them at work I was pretty embarrassed that I was having trouble installing a curtain rod 🙄🤪 smh
@@amyhendricks3627 hahaha....hahaha....hahaha.....I bust a gut laughing.
The most amazing observation I make in all your videos is how amazing of a team you guys are together! Its quite magical. After this video, I am not sure there isn't anything you guys can't do together!!! BEST CHANNEL ON TH-cam PERIOD!!!
I confess that I poured myself a gin and tonic at the second arch, it was so scary to watch. I am absolutely gobsmacked that just two people could get this build done. It's such a big building. And two thirds of the way, you cook a delicious salmon dinner! Rockin Alaska. Much love. Suzi
Great video Eric and Arielle
Oh my gosh you guys! I was holding my breath a few times! Your machines looked like a game of Jenga!
This was buy far your toughest project! Way to hang in there, it’s going to be an amazing shop! 👋
It is amazing how Arielle helps with all the tasks. It is very impressive and she doesn't shy away from any work
Why or how is that amazing? What else do you expect her to do, sit on the couch and watch TV? 🤔
I am always afraid when she runs the equipment. she tends to break things.
40 yrs ago 3 of us built a Quonset Hut. We had no idea what we were doing. You are correct the 1st section is the hardest. If I remember, we build the arch on the ground and took a rope and pulled the arch up to top center. We did tighten the bolt so it would stand on it own. With only two people, you are doing
a great job. You work so well together. The one we build 40+ years ago is still up and looking good.
Wow! What an experience for you….fun to look back on I bet after watching these two 😄
That is how I would think I would have it done, to connect every middle pieces of one arch and then lift it to connect it to the base on the ground both sides but what do I know doubt this matter? :)
I was kind of wondering how the nuts would get tightened without being able to hold the bolts, but it appears to be standing! :)
Your work ethic is incredible and inspiring! Please don’t take any shortcuts on safety - glad you took a pause to improve the bracing.
Absolutely astounding! I can’t believe how much you two can accomplish! Not just the Quonset hut but the video - 10k likes in 3 hours.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist4amen to that !
The chicks are so cute ❤ Bandit sure looked like he wanted to give you a paw clearing the water out.
Your teamwork is so admirable, you take a task that should have much larger group of people look easy with just the two of you.
Holy cow! I just noticed guys have over 700K subscribers now! Congratulations! I’ve been watching your channel for a couple years and I guess I shouldn’t be surprised you’ve grown so quickly. You are one of my favorite channels! Your content is so interesting, I love all your interesting adventures, and you do such an amazing job at videography and story telling! I am sure you’ll be at 1 million before we know it! This new build doesn’t disappoint…it’s a very interesting structure and love that you guys just dive right into it. I also love all your food and cooking segments. Keep up the great content!
I've never seen a quonset build. Amazing. You guys are going to love this shop especially when you get heat in the floor. Amazing job!!! Proud of you.
You two are something else. God bless, I like that you both work together all the way.! I feel very proud of you both. 😂 please take care of yourselves, you both need to use gloves to protect your hands if you are injured you be no good fir each other l. Grandma's know everything 😊 !!!! Blessings to you both. Laura M from Rocjaway Park, New York ❤
@@LMGM5I’ve watched at least 3 put together, nobody wore gloves, you must be able to put those bolts n nuts on and you can’t do it with gloves on, did you notice how many bolts are in one piece they’re putting up at a time, it’s an erector set at best 😂❤.
What I love about this, is that you 2 went from doing concrete on a really small slab for your old house stove, and then moved up slowly, but didn't let the "size" or "complexity" of the situation deter you. Here you are, constructing what is essentially the Empire State Building for the "homestead". Good job. There was a point there where I would have said, "I give up", but you pushed forward. Amazing.
I feel like I know your working style: unafraid to start new and difficult projects-relentless in your adjustments for efficiency and quality.
Bravo!
I watched another channel where they put one of these buildings up, using at least as much equipment and like 7 people and they still struggled- needless to say that it was pretty impressive to watch the 2 of you tackle this project on your own!!
That gentleman said he thought 4 people should be required, 3 at minimum, to work on a quonset hut. No matter what, that project is scarey. I had no clue how flexible/unstable the parts for a quonset are. Love your work. Your photography is so professional and your content is wonderful.
Did anyone else hold their breath when they were lifting the Genie off the trailer. 😳. Such a feat of perseverance - nice work!! 💜💜💜
Yeah, let's see them get that Genie back ON the trailer, LOLOLOL.
Yes I did! Squeezing!! 🤣🤣
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 They may have to take some air out of the trailer tires.?
@@chris3m98that’ll work 😂❤
@@chris3m98 Worst case, I guess they could dig a ditch and ramp, large enough for the trailer to back into, and then drive the lift on, from the high side of the ditch.
Massive respect to you both for not only managing this ambitious build but also for the fantastic edit throughout! Can't imagine filming and building and then having to relive it for the edit lol! Great job!
I’m holding my breath watching this. I was thinking how are they going to do this with just the two of you. But you did it, whew 😰. Good that Arielle is not afraid of height. You two are the best. You finish all your projects like you’ve been doing it your whole life. Thank goodness the Quonset is up. Could hardly wait for your next project…
You’ve been talking about this hut for so long, I’m so excited for you to be getting it up!
I love how you make a celebration out of things - cooking dinner on the pad and raising yourselves up to eat and watch the sunset. I don’t think I would think to do that.
Been watching you guys for a long time. Absolutely love your channel!! Great to see the new place coming along! What a huge job with that quonset!!
EPIC, TRULY E P I C !!!! I thought the two concrete pours were hard going, but this one tops them, hands down. That tractor is more than earning it's keep....
It will be so satisfying seeing the arches taking shape. Good design, the way that all the sections are able to be handled individually. Tip for tightening the nuts/bolts. Use a coloured paint marker, and when you tighten a nut/bolt, "dot" the nut with it. That way you know each bolt has been tightened.
The salmon & sweet potato fries was a well-deserved meal after a hard day, what a colour, looked great. Epic, truly epic.....!
WOW Wow 😮!!!
This was an intense video! I held my breath every time you lifted a piece of the arch!
It certainly held our attention as to what the first arch was going to look like.
Can’t wait for you to complete it! 👏👏👏🙏🏻
Nice and warm. The slab turned out great considering how much concrete it was. Work safe. In the old days we had double headed nails, 16's and 20's to form with. Had to pull everyone by hand. Yeap, I like those screws. A tip for the nnext slab or pour, put a dab of grease in the screw heads where they might get mix in them. You need sky hooks. Come in handy. Wish I had a set. A frind and I put one of those together for an airplane hanger. No air or electric tools. All hand ratchet and wrenches. No lift, ladders and some scaffolding. Great job especially for two people. Once you learn a system it gets much easier and stable. Good looking meal. Jeanie with a view. Build up a tower to watch the sunset. Take care, wet a line.
Some of the most wholesome and inspirational content on TH-cam. You are awesome. Keep building and doing cool outdoor activities
We built two... 43 x 200 foot barns and had no experience at all. I completely understand the frustration and how hard it is to face the challenges. You guys should be so incredibly proud of what you have accomplished. What a fantastic team! Cheers from the Canadian east coast!
I cant imagine!
Amazing work guys. So nice to see you progressing with this project. Can’t wait to see the finished Quonset hut
Incredible work, I cannot believe or understand how just the two of you manage to achieve so much. And from the viewer’s point of view, every minute is enthralling. So clever too, to intersperse those flora and fauna snatches - it just lightened the stress moments for me! Wonderful.
Not gonna lie, I'm jelly of your life and what you all do. Im handicap so i get to live vicariously through y'all ❤ Thank you guys for always keeping it real and taking us on your journey ❤❤❤ love and best wishes always ❤😊❤
I have watched you since the beginning but since the move to your new property my husband has started watching also. We are both amazed by your ingenuity, hard work and get up and go, not just with the building work but the additional time taken to film, edit and upload your videos, is there more than 24 hours in a day in Alaska 😂😂😂😂😂😂. I could watch you every day if you posted. Remember to take some rest. All the best from Scotland x
Hi folks, I've been watching you since you started in Alaska, almost. My wife and I admire your brave new world, experiencing new things and always willing to try more. As a veteran gas station and automotive dealer, construction worker, please hear this. That concrete pour you did was the bravest thing I've ever seen anyone attempt (from tv). It was a very large span and thick, now that its down let it sit for a couple of weeks and stay away from it. It may be hard and strong enough to drive on with out the appearance of damage, but hairline cracks will happen underneath it and will reveal themselves within two or three years. I feel terrible I didn't tell you this after your pour I watched. When we poured concrete in Minnesota we couldn't guarantee our work if a car drove on it with in 7 days specially larger vehicles. Stay off of it and cut your expansion lines firs so if it cracks it will crack short lines. Love you guys and seriously hope I'm wrong. I wonder if you can hear me when you ice fish.
My apologies, I'm too late.
I really hope youre wrong also... however these two are smart and will find a solution when the time comes. All will work out eventually :)
Wow, what a job for you two. I love watching your videos. Keep them coming. God bless😊
In previous comment I should have mentioned; Tyvek tape works great for covering screw heads. Just go around putting a small piece on each screw head. Then you can easily wipe any concrete off the tape and the bit goes right through the tape making screw removal easy.
I should also add; In a previous comment I recommended getting a concrete crew. I was wrong, you and your friends did a great job :)
This is so exciting! I can see many hours being spent in there getting projects tackled during the winter and during canning season. It's going to be an awesome place to be able to do the things you need to do without the swarm of mosquitos.
You two are amazing, for sure! That is a big job for 4 adults yet look at what both of you accomplish. I am impressed with your quality of work, no fear, patience, and your admiration and respect for each other. The photography of the animals and nature stuff etc. is awesome as well. I look forward to every adventure!
I have been so looking forward to this point in your build! I was so happy you had a team of friends and allies to assist with the cementing; I just assumed you would have at least a few for the actual raising of the Quanset1!!! I am so impressed you are doing this by yourselves, and I look forward to the next installment!
WOW..... You two never cease to amaze/impress me (and countless others) with your sense of adventure, teamwork, work ethic, etc. The tenacity with which y'all tackle these projects is nothing short of INCREDIBLE.... LOVE IT! ;-)
Wow! You two have no fear! It's such fun watching as you tackle each new challenge, and I love just seeing you interact so well as you continue building your life together.
HOLY CRAP! 😱😱😱 I am not a DIY-er so I am absolutely STUNNED at what you have accomplished with shear perseverance and determination! Y’all ROCK! This looks incredible and I am so excited for all that this project will bring to you in the further! Look at all that space! Eric and Arielle, this is marvelous!
We had about 6 huts like yours collapse a few years ago from snow load. The ribs doesn't let the snow slide off. Hope for better results for you guys!
We built one several years ago. We had to put sealer between the sections as we built it. Kind of a pain in the butt. It came in the rolls with the kit. Kind of looked like clay. I didn't see them putting that on.
Our was built for the snow load in our area, which in not much. I plan on removing the snow once a season though as i do not want any surprises :)
again i commend you both.you r such hard workers to begin with and then you also have to feed and water your animals plus feed yourselves.so,your just rally good!
You guys are amazing. It seems there is nothing you two can't do. Keep it up. Lots of folks are cheering for you. Including me.
My gosh that was a thrill putting the Genie on the slab...what an amazing tactor that is. All the things it has done! Well worth that drive to get it. When you were saying how many bolts in the buckets I was thinking oh my gosh what a heck of a lot and knowing you have to tighten them all... I can't imagine. Patience you both do have. And what else could be better than having your dinner up in the air on the Genie. I bet the rental company would get a huge hoot out of that to :) hugs
You two are amazing! You like what you do and have so much fun doing all the projects. Always love the fishings videos and all the winter scenes Been watching you for many years. Cheers you two Looking forward to your garden next spring. Love your creative cooking also.
Wow, I was mesmerized by the sheer determination,creative solutions and indefatigable hard work. I love watching your projects- great channel!!
Only you guys would tackle such a gargantuan task ..you never cease to amaze us all..and the thing is you always do an incredible job. This one was EPIC!
I really admire and appreciate all the hard work you folks put in!!! You are the “hold my coffee and watch this!” Kind of folks we enjoy to watch! We wish you good health and happiness! Cannot wait to see the hut complete and maybe some moose or caribou hanging in it!
@officialSimpleLivingAlaska how pathetic you have to try and scam these hardworking folks subscribers
I don’t think I clicked so fast lol 😆
You two are adorable ❤❤❤❤
Ребята, привет из Киева, Украина! Случайно набрел на ваш канал - и досмотрел до конца, до BBQ. Как приятно на вас смотреть. Подписка и жду продолжения.
Nerve wracking, but you two figured it out - as usual! Great job. I will never cease to be impressed with each new project!
Great job putting the arches up Eric and Arielle
Have to say your both braver than me, I afraid of heights.
Never seen one out up before and dear heavens at first so wobbly I was afraid it would come crashing down. Great job and it's looking nice and bigger than I thought.
Goes without saying he safe
Dinner looks good.
Blessings to you both. 😊🇺🇲
What a treat! You’ve made my week. The pair of you are amazing, to put together that massive jigsaw puzzle. Well done. You’re creating an huge useful space.
When you load the scissor lift up to take it back, extend your backhoe out as far as it will go, and that will help to balance out the load
I'm just blown away by how well done this is. Really is a pleasure watching these videos. Thank you for sharing it.
Hi guys happy to see another video❤❤❤
I can taste fireweed jelly lol
once together will it be lian bearing?? snowload I should ssy
Great job! And your gaining some solid experience too! I love how you stop to smell the roses and celebrate your work from time to time! Your dinners and drinks are always the “best”!
I always love how you say we made a mistake here but now we will show you how the fix it! And the best of all, is your attitudes as you learn to build while teaching at the same time. You two are very unique people! Your spirits are complementary to each other and a beautiful breath of fresh air for us all!
I love you two!
What a magnificent structure, it's HUGE.
Matches the huge blessing you are to us all.
Arielle's voice going up a few octaves predicting how things were going to go and Eric racing off the pad 😂😂😂😂😂
those critters are such a treat
Appreciate u both.
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You 2 are so impressive ! I have seen other teams of 4 + (attempt to) put up Quonset Huts with nothing like the skill you show AND then you cook up delicious looking muffins and grilled wild salmon too ! Absolutely love your channel ..looking forward to more updates on your amazing project.
You guys have super ingenuity powers. Youre definitely out of the box thinkers and problem solvers. Im so impressed by how much youve accomplished in so little time. Thats going to be a great storage area/workshop.
It's amazing how much having that tractor has improved your abilities to do projects. Best purchase of 2023!
As always… love watching you two💜🩵
Hands up who’s been waiting for this video 🙋🏼♀️ great job as always guys!
What a team! I was impressed. You two have great attitudes. Most people would get angry but you both figure it out. Congrats.
Oh my goodness …you guys are FANTASTIC…not many would tackle that on their own …GREAT JOB🥰
You guys are both BOSSES!! You both work so hard and have much respect for each other. It's lovely to see. Great progress and no injuries! Carry on, you're almost there!
Just wow you guys! What a massive massive job you're doing! Such good team work and perseverance!
Great Job Guys! You'll be done in no time, what a nice shop you two will have! looking forward to the fishing trip! Good Luck!!
I believe they have already posted it, last weeks video.
So happy for you guys -you persevered and you won. Girl you said it right, you have to do it because nobody is going to do it for you. That has been mu life motto, and at 72 it has served me well. It’s a good feeling to see your hard work coming together. Congratulations to you both, you are both geniuses.
Great job, you two. The sunset after day one of arches was glorious.
The Pad looks so good, Nicely Done!
I know the feeling well.
I lived in the Mountains for 40yrs.
When I moved down to the Valley, there is so much concrete and blacktop I have a hard time when its 80° and ^🥵!
Your amazing 😍!
JO JO IN VT 💞
To have so much knowledge at such a young age is remarkable. You guys are my heroes 💗. That thing is sooooo huge
Good job on making it work. I love when you get the first piece of something in place, then start adding the rest of pieces which can piggyback off the first.
It's amazing how the two of you figure it out and get these huge projects done.
My god. You two are ABSOLUTELY FEARLESS!! It's just amazing to me, how you'll just charge straight ahead into projects that completely new territory for you.
I assumed you'd bring a crew in with a crane to put the hut together. I've got to stop underestimating the dynamic duo. Ya'll are a joy to watch!
Just the video I need today, thank you both!!!
I am so proud of you guys...independent,,,,self sufficient ....fun loving....enjoying life and working hard....you are great examples to all normal people everywhere....love you both.
Looks like y’all used every piece of equipment you have on the homestead but you got it done as usual. Nice job. Y’all are amazing.
Eric has a very good way to think things through to get the end result quickly, slowly and patience. Arielle you are a good partner and you are not afraid to get your hands dirty.
You guy’s are such an incredible team!!! ❤❤
Extremely is definitely Eric's favorite word.
Extremely count this episode: 3
Is there anything you two can't do?! Impressive teamwork and resourcefulness. That tractor continues to impress me. I can't wait to see this project completed. Greetings from southern Arizona 🏜
You guys are AMAZING…. I just LOVE your partnership and the way you all work together to get things done on your property with impressive efficiency!! Literally and Undeniably a DYNAMIC DUO! 🙌🏽👏🏽🤩🥰
Excited to see this one! I had watched last year's mushroom and berry foraging and was hoping you would do that at the new property, so I was pleased to see the mushroom!The chickens look great, and the chicks are growing up, your pets look happy. The quonset hut was so tall that I was getting nervous watching the stacked items😂You guys rock, I had no doubt you could get this put up! Can't wait to see the 2nd segment❤
Is there ANYTHING you two can’t do?!? You continue to amaze me…I can’t wait for the finished Quonset hut and all of the other projects at your new place!
Hard work and gourmet dinner atop the genie scissor lift. Always amazing as usual. That salmon looked scrumptious ❤. Well done!
Aloha. You know what amazes me? The stuff I watch on your channel, enthusiastically, that I would never consider watching anywhere else. I’m sure I’m not alone!
Amazing work you guys. The Quonset hut is really big, going to be a great asset.
Y'all are amazing. Nothing you won't tackle and figure out. So impressive. Y'all need to be really proud of yourselves.
My favorite couple has done it again with hard work, but not giving up when it gets hard. love you two. It's so great and I know you have a lot more to finish and you will get it all done. I keep you two in my prayers that all works out for you.😇❤👍🙏🙏🌹🌹🌻🌻
Everything is looking so amazing and beautiful and ending the day with a Romantic Dinner ❤❤❤
I'm so happy to see the Quonset going up! What a monumental project that you two are just dominating. It's going to look fantastic when it's finished.
Enthusiasm and practicality. A winning combination every time.
You guys are a power couple to be reckoned with! Super pumped to see the progress!
My heart was in my mouth all the time you were assembling the Quonset hut. I am a retired professional fabricator. I have built large structures. I always had cranes and other lifting equipment around me. Well done.
Big job! Well done!!! This will be a great workshop to allow for all the projects all year!!!! Dream come true!
Phew! 😫 I am exhausted just watching . You two are Workaholics. How on earth do you do it. The thing that you have going for you is that you like each other, are friends with each other, you respect each other and so you tango well together.☯️♋. Blessings on you both🙏