First Snow - The Winter season is coming quick
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- We got a glimpse of the upcoming winter this week. While it was beautiful, I am glad it was only for a couple days. There are still a lot of tasks on our to-do list before the snow is here to stay.
As the next couple weeks may be, it is time to do all the various small projects needed to be done before winter. We filled our water tank, installed some loft lighting, and picked up a very necessary snow machine.
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You two have come so far in just one summer! I am impressed. Cody, you are no dummy young man! You have learned so many skills. I am curious as to ask are you going to put a covering on the walls and roof on the inside? If you do, that will be an awesome winter project. I hope you both can get to a point soon that you can take a breather and enjoy some rest and relaxation, for a week or two and just sit and ponder and realize just how far you have both come. Cody i know you have been working none stop and probably think if this is how its going to be in Alaska forget it, but you will have time to enjoy the beauty! I can start to picture as you and Lori get the house in order, of being able to sit and watch the beaty of the snow falling while cozy warm in you cabin. Also i know you two are filled with energy and this spring will be out there cleaning up all around your property, and planting grass, and your place becomes all you have dreamed of, and your sitting looking at it all. This next summer you will get to enjoy the fishing, net fishing , hiking, ect. So dont get discourage now your dream is coming true! Great video. Lori maybe take some videos of the snow and then put it at the beginging and end of your videos. You two have the opportunity to become big on youtube, bringing in alot of funds to help you accomplish all you have and are dreaming of. Looking forward to your next video.
Great encouraging words....
Well said! Love this couple! ❤
First time watching this channel. Seems quite a few comments are showing concern for their lack of knowledge or doing their homework before installation of stove, water tank and utilities? I see no responses from the young couple! 😅
EVERYONE lives and learns. You're young and learning. We all did when we started out on lifes journey. Looking back after 45 years of marriage, we made mistakes and grew in knowledge. So will you two.
Im sure those who watch our channel may still cringe at the things we're doing in our older years.😂
Always look forward to your channel. God Bless!!
You need a barrier under your wood stove a nd on all sides
Cement board maybe
You need to fix the exhaust leak on the truck if it’s leaking out the exhaust manifold it isn’t good for the valves
These kids have accomplished so much in just a few months. All the negative comments are uncalled for.
It’s not negativity when it’s given with concern for their safety and well-being. They freely admit their lack of knowledge. I see no special support for their water tank and see problems ahead. 😢
Good job guys. You two have made huge progress this summer and fall. Let me know if you need an extra hand for something
Bless you, good people!
I think your cabin is going to be gorgeous in that snow covered background
You 2 should be Proud of all your accomplishments. The momentum it takes to keep going. Stay Safe. I enjoy your video's.
Lights, refrigerator, cook stove, wood stove…..y’all are going to be set. Keep warm and continue on. Y’all have come a long way and a lot farther than some in their first summer. Perhaps a conex next for storage before the snow collapses your current storage solution.
Cody is a man of all trades, Sawyer , home builder, electrician, lumberjack etc.. looking good for your winter that is upon you. thanks for the update.
Sorry, that is not how you wire a 2-gang box with 2 3- ways.
Good job felling the trees.
NICE JOB, You are very and talented, i think you can fix and do anything. The snow is pretty.
First snows always the best! Just a suggestion, Since you dont have a shop set up yet. I would advise you to find every thing you think you need till the thaw and get it in once spot. Nothing worse than having to find and dig out tools etc once the layers build up. Not really sure how much snow you get there but i know from experience its sucks. Keep up the great work you are doing!
I was going to say this same thing. Nothing worse than knowing it's buried somewhere and can't find it or finding it by running over it moving snow
Well done!!! Hang in there & the reward will come! Beautiful snow!!😊
Careful burning Spruce. Those have a high creosote content if not burned hot enough. And they burn fast being a softwood
Right on schedule regarding the snow, getting the kitchen and the light situated, nice work!
So much hard work. I hope you two are happy and it isn’t too much.
I just really envy you two your wife is a keeper and this is out of respect that I say this now she is standing right beside you right on and is a real thinker and straight shooter I gave her several you tube these people live in Alaska although some have more experience then you there is definitely ideas and things they do are very parallel to what you are doing just don’t lose faith once you get through this winter you have it bet now remember goats clear land fast then you can use a herd of goats for a couple years and use T post to fence in with electric fence would clear land quickly your time is a a priemium fit nex 4 years once you been there for three it will be a hurdle for you and the five year mark will be your second hurdle we are rooting for you what ever may come for you two you are in our thoughts and enjoy following you two good luck all the channels on you tube might have info you could use please enjoy and good luck thanks
Great video Cody and Lori
Hope you are getting thing put up so you can find the if you need them this winter. Dont forg
Forget your tent so you have it next year to go adventure
Been there, done that with the chainsaw getting stuck. I always had an extra blade and chain in the garage, so with the stuck saw I would just take off the blade, put the extra one on the saw and finish cutting down the tree. I lived in Alaska for 51 years, finally figured that was enough, and moved to Tennessee. No snow, no freezing pipes, no need for studded tires. And it is a whole lot cheaper to live. I will always miss Alaska, lots of good memories, but I will never miss the mosquitoes or 30 below zero. No more constantly scrounging up firewood. Alaska is still a young man's game, so keep the faith, enjoy every day.
Congratulations guys, moving right along. Thank you for taking the time to film, very entertaining!
Nice job. Thinking 7 or 8 cord will be needed. Keep cutting
That’s a lot of wood. Black spruce is about 15,000,000 BTU per cord. I heated 3,400 sqft with less that 100,000,000 btu last winter.
@Neveragain572 I watched someone up there in Alaska last winter go through 8 cord and it was a much smaller house. It is definitely a lot of wood
@@Chris_at_Home 15,000,000 million BTUs per cord?
@@robertbates5537 yes
@@robertbates5537That’s a lot of wood. I don’t heat exclusively with wood. I burned 2 cords of Birch and about 450 gallons of heating oil to heat our place. On sunny days like today we don’t need heat most of the day because we have about 200 square feet of glass on the south wall. We get good sun all day here.
Like that new snow machine. Package/transport area on the back will help out quite a bit
Yes! Living the dream, hard work pays off. You two are set up for success. Good luck with the wood harvest and maybe spruce grouse harvest too? Stove and fridge, y’all are getting fancy 😂❤
Bigger drill bit for running those wires so you do not damage the wires
On your loft floor joists, if you cut a piece with the angle between your rafters and joists and screw it in to the rafter at each joist on both sides it will increase the overall strength and allow you to 'load' the loft with greater safety. It's a small winter-time project that will make your build much better. Also, if you run a piece of framing say 8 or 10 inches from the peak, side to side you can then use that as a chase for wiring without drilling holes everywhere and weakening the rafters. You can bring circuit wires down just where needed inside the cavity between rafters. Plus, too, this will allow a neater way to finish the interior walls with sheathing, rather than just going to the very peak.
Great tip!
Yeah was wandering if he had enough support for the water tank on 2nd level.
@@bennym1956 water tank wasn't up there later in video when he installed lights. ??
@@yoop177 there are 2 lofts, one with water, one for sleeping...
High density plastic wedges are a good arborist tool. If you don't have a spare saw that's always another option for freeing your 1st saw.
Probably not the right way! LOL. Funny guy since nothing looked like NEC.. Hey if it works it works!
you two are awesome,you can put your hand too any thing,,great job so far xx
Hope the heavy snow holds off for awhile. Good video. Cutting firewood isn't easy but the results are always satisfying.
what happened to yr new truck.. sounds like the exhaust is torn off. Need some off road skins for sure.maybe a winch..lol..I love spending other peoples money.. cheer up..
FYI - 3 way switches don't have a dedicated up/on-down/off because the other switch that it connects to can turn the lights off or on with the first switch staying in the same position. Another good thing to note when you connect the wires in the panel box permanently is to remove the outer insulation just after the cable enters the box, leaving 1/2 - 3/4" on the inside. -Dusty
I love watching it snow as long as I am inside and don’t have to go out! Beautiful 👍🏻🤗❤️🙏🏻❤️🤗👍🏻
If you were to fill from top you wouldn't have the force of 300 gals pushing back. Just a thought. You folks are doing a great job. Watched a couple videos and got hooked now catching up.
Must be happy to have heat in the house
The trick is to get at least 2 years ahead on firewood, then its not such an emergency.
I was excited to see a new video!!
Take a nice snowy pic of the cabin and send that out for Xmas cards😊
Alaska the first time you used a chain saw?
What skills did you both come with?
I sure bet you've learned a great deal of knowledge now. That sure will boost confidence!
I'm excited for you guys
Winter is fast approaching my area too so I am in pick up and putting away mood. I can see you have a good start on the wood pile from the last video. I hope your water tank and lines are insulated well before the freeze-up then there is the build-up of surface water developing where your tractor is parked. Lots to do I can see. I hope your list is getting smaller and smaller. Good luck!
I think you’ll will need a ring light
Thanks , best of luck. ✌🏻👊🏼
Lori and Cody you’ve received lots of well intentioned advice. See this with a positive mind. Don’t let it overwhelm you. Stock up on food and fuel, not only relying on firewood, you both will pull through. You planned well before your move. Please make it through this winter. Praying for you. Fan from 🇦🇺 ❤️❤️
I’ve got a saw stuck in a tree before, it sucks. It was in Willow years ago when they had a wood cutting area up long lake road. Now I have a rope come a long made by Maasdam.The rope doesn’t wind up on it so you can put as long of a rope as you want on it. Lowe’s sells a Unitech 120v pump that will pump a lot faster. When it’s get colder you will will be glad you did. I used to get water from a creek at our remote cabin in the winter. I had a small gas pump that filled the tank fast, but trying to pump to the 2nd story took forever. The 120v pump solved that. Now when you put a nozzle on the hose it has good pressure for washing mud off vehicles.
Lot of money on a new skidoo, when what you need is a lot more insulation and firewood!! That R10 will not keep you warm where you are living
Thanks for sharing. Keep cutting wood your going to need it. Your making progress. One day at a time👍. Take care and stay warm✌️🇺🇸
You should have considered a drip pan under the tank to direct any leakage out of the house via a drain
I love seeing the progress each week. You are doing a great job. Im assuming you have a ridge cap on the house by now but I noticed light coming in when you turned your lights off.
Your channel is one of my favorites to watch. Keep on keeping on. ❤😊
I don't see it
They picked it up on the 25th of Oct. It will soon be added.
Just a suggestion, but you need to clear out anything you want to access in your greenhouse. I'd suggest organizing the stuff you need from it onto your porch or under the cabin. It's important to get the plastic off the greenhouse or it will collapse under the weight of snow. Talkeetna/Trapper creek area usually gets 4-5ft of snow every winter minimum. I've seen well over 10ft on bad years. I think that area suggests 70 lbs per sqft for engineered snow load. That greenhouse isn't designed for that load and the best way to make it last is to take the poly off the frame every fall and then re-poly every spring. Otherwise that greenhouse will be a twisted pile of poles sometime in December.
I know, you are probably thinking you will just brush it off and keep the snow off of it. That's great until you are sleeping one night and it dumps 3ft of wet snow overnight.
No way we thought that side by side was gonna get that trailer out................WOW!!! Very Impressive!!
Coming right along.. So happy for you two..
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Something about that 1st snow that looks so magical.
Please consider a drip try under your storage tank. If you do spring a leak it will protect your floor and also your batteries.
Even one of the vinyl duck ponds would be good.
@@irenekegel5988 they have been putting batteries in boats for decades. It’s not a real safety issue on that end.
Just a quick question/observation. Over by the sawmill, you have a huge pike of what looks like offcuts/discards. Can that be laid out in the low spots as a temporary filler? I've never lived in that type of cold (long term ice and snow), so it's an absolute honest question. I'm very much enjoying watching you overcome obstacles and keep a positive outlook. Take time to enjoy your adventures! Blessings
Quick answer is YES 😁. Watch a Building the Alaska Highway for in depth answer and a good watch to boot.
@@trevorferguson1994any other recommendations for Alaska?
@@HoneyRowland Mountain Mariner you tube channel for an older gent doing off grid in an amazing setting. Simple living Alaska another good channel that has more living life in Alaska than the building parts. Any of the older Alaskan gold mining vids are usually good for info and views. If you can find it The Great Spirit Bear Rainforest vid is a feast for the eyes of natures beauty. There are also alot of Air BNB vids of cabins in Alaska 1 can rent if your into those. Start with Mountain Mariner his vids give the feel of being there next to him in his slice of Heaven on Earth not to mention the Northern lights at play in most of his vids. Glad you enjoyed my reply and are willing to see and learn new things 🙂
Snow is pretty, but it buries everything. You may not see some stuff till spring thaw....😢
We can tell you don't read our comments because several people told you to put something between your floor and tank.🤔🤔
They would go crazing ready all the negative comments .
@@irenekegel5988 I wish they would block you. You constantly harass them. It gets creepy.
I really love your channel.
Lots of progress
Brilliant with the chain saw lol
Winter reminding you of what's coming. Once it gets cold enough you won't have the mug to contend with. Thanks for the video.
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I hope you are staying warm and safe.
You need to get everything picked up/cleaned up before it’s covered with snow. Otherwise you won’t find it til next summer.
Good to see Cody wearing ear and eye protection!
Nice lookin snow machine! Beautiful first snow!
Y'all need to bring in some gravel for your road and parking area.
Cody you're doing a great job and Lori are you okay we're not seeing much of you anymore
I hope spring comes soon!! Please take vitamins.
Have you thought of getting gravel in to your lot to help with cleaning it up a bit? You’ve been living in really rough conditions.
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At least you two are nice and cozy inside!!
Enjoyed the video 😊
What's wrong with the truck making that racket ??? That the new one ??? OOPS never fixed the driveway, built it up, slushy already with light show !!! I thought frig should have been upright so as not to mess up the oil inn the compressor. Oh well.
Electrician for over 30 yrs drill bigger whole for the romex it should be easier to pull the wire thru the wholes it shouldn't be so tight that it's pulling the outer jacket also it might be easier for you to install a bar bow between the rafters other then that it's looking good
Hopefully you have time to get your gear and supplies under cover, it will be hard to find once it's snow covered.
Great that things are coming together. You are doing great! With the frist sown fall, you need to spend sometime outside to get things picked-up. If you don't you will not see until spring.
Good to see you are water storage and making progress on your home. Thanks for sharing
Hopefully you can get the tractor running. It would be a huge help around the place. Hang in there 💪👍
Shavings would help your mud holes some what, nice work , and hard work ,
You need mud grip tires and exhaust leak fixed
another great little episode . That side by side ( 6x6 ) is a real god sent . I would like to think that you will put a $1,000 or so into your GMC 4x4 before it breaks down and cost you an arm and a leg for repairs .. Look forward to your next episode .
I would install a frost free hose bib on the house to fill your tank with. You only have to have another female end on your hose to attach. That ball valve will crack if it has water inside it during the winter
Good progress 👍. Thank you for sharing your journey!
Nice you guys got lights before the weather gets bad! You could use your waste slab cuts from the mill to put in that mud pit and make it easier to get through.
Nice ending!! :)
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Glad to see youns still working on your home
use your sawdust for traction, or next time in town buy a couple bags of sand or gravel for weight n back of pickup and/or use when you get stuck.
Way to guys looking keep up great work 🙏👍🔥🌎
Always drain the gas from your chainsaw when done and run until totally dry of gas. This will save you a lot on maintenance and trouble with your chainsaws.
great seeing the amazing progress
Great job.
II love you guys. Your guys are doing great. I would love to meet you. When I get up there this coming Spring.
Beautiful view
Why did you put the electrical box so tight to the wall. When you put your cover on, it is going to be very difficult to put the cover on, since you still havent even allowed for the sheetrock to go on.?
Love watching your accomplishments. Your side by side need a top. Maybe a piece of plywood?
hi ,you need a lot go gravel in the driveway, get some now, before it snows too much.
You got an exhaust leak on the truck. Maybe manifold, can’t tell from here. Needs to be fixed before bigger problems.
37:27 Looks like someone standing on the porch.
IMO, figure out how much firewood you need, and double it. It looks to me that you both are going to be running that wood stove pretty much continuously. Your situation is still primitive as far as basics, and keeping warm is going to become essential. I rarely see below zero (F) here in Montana, but when gets 30 below it can be a struggle that don't wish upon anybody.
@@irenekegel5988 So far they have had a means to adapt. Winter might and very possibly cut off those means. Throwing themselves upon the mercy of neighbors might seem an option, but to repeatedly do so will wear thin, very fast. Self reliance in Alaska is essential and wood, food, water, etc. is nothing to trivialize.
Cut it much higher than the first cut and you will be able to do a do over sort of