The Joys of Winter Living Off Grid in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Great video! That sledding hill looks EPIC! I wanna go!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! That sledding hill is a good time! Not sure if we can still get down that road anymore. We had a very hard time getting back out of there! Even in the Jeep! But Cmon out and bring Dave so he can push when we get stuck! 😆 Hope you guys are having a great weekend and staying warm! And thank you again for everything!

[@bevnelson3678]

Lots of fun in the snow. The girls will always remember the fun times.

[@9252LIFE]

For sure!

[@brucestmartin777]

The classics always grow with age ! This was a good one.

[@9252LIFE]

Ah yes it’s about to be nice and white all over again. 😆

[@scottroder5516]

Fellow Yooper here. You truly are living your best life with your family. Carry on with the plan of the day, and the spring mudfest.

[@9252LIFE]

Oh yeah Scott the mud fest will be a good time! 😆

[@Kevin_D1]

Glad to see a family having fun in the snow.

[@9252LIFE]

It sure brought back some great childhood memories that’s for sure! Thank you for watching! Have a great weekend!

[@tp06]

Thanks for sharing these great videos. Yiu can see there's a lot of love in your family!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Have a great weekend!

[@BigRooster616]

Love it . Keep the Humor in your life . It makes life a lot easier. I'm also in Michigan but on the Troll side . We have us a off grid part time homestead. We are working up too full time in another couple years . Getting everything done and ready for retirement life off grid. Bush radical is always a good chanel too learn from also . Thank you guys for putting out the content to learn from . Rooster

[@9252LIFE]

Awesome that’s exciting! You don’t have to wait until you’re completely ready to move in full time. The struggle is half the adventure! And yeah Bushradical is a great channel! Have a great weekend and thanks for watching!

[@richardsummers9009]

I enjoy all of them you have a wonderful family we have 3 daughters they work all the time our girls lot older y'all have a Bless Day 😇🇺🇲💖🇮🇱🎼🤗

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Richard! That’s awesome! Girls are awesome

[@TheJwd310]

Just started watching y’all..you are living one of my dreams..thanks...hard work and well worth it

[@9252LIFE]

Awesome Jay! I believe if it is one of your dreams you should be working towards it!

[@sandiedowthitt3070]

Wow that is great that your girls want to help. God Bless you and your family.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Have a great weekend!

[@wendellwood4334]

Welcome to the UP. I grew up in the backwoods of the central UP, no electricity, no indoor running water, no indoor plumbing. We didn't call it off grid living, just poor living in the woods. Hope you guys do alright, this can be a harsh place to live. If you have any questions feel free to contact me on Twitter. I live about 6 miles outside Gwinn. Again welcome to the UP.

[@9252LIFE]

Oh wow! I love hearing stories about living in the woods before it was “cool”! Both my wife and I had spent lots of time up here as kids camping. Haven’t spent much time up here in the winter. But the winter has been quite well this year so far! 🤞 I’ve never done that Twitter thing yet. Maybe we’ll check it out one day! Thank you for watching! It was nice to meet you. Have a great weekend!

[@unitedzone6445]

Lucky. I go to houghton a lot have u heard of mass city??

[@wendellwood4334]

@@unitedzone6445 never been to mass city, but I've been to Ontonogon and Silver city

[@paulb5331]

I also am off grid about 6 miles from Gwinn. In sands township.

[@rogeranderson6668]

Y'all are living the life right on. We are going to be getting a taste of your UP ❄️🥶 winter here in northeast Texas next week. I retired from from GM after thirty years and moved to the coast of Texas 13 years ago and then we moved again and are living in northeast Texas. So I did what I used to do take the chainsaw and fill up the truck with wood. I'm looking forward to seeing your beautiful family adapt to being off the Grid and Thriving. Dave and Brooke are groovy folks and will help you find out how to not to just survive but thrive. God bless Y'all and much peace and love from northeast Texas.

[@9252LIFE]

Oh man yeah I heard about that crazy cold weather coming down there! Our kids are adapting quite well so far! My wife not as much. 😆 but we’re gonna be alright! And yeah Dave and Brooke definitely know how to live life! Some very good people that’s for sure!We appreciate you watching our videos! Looking forward to chatting some more! Have a great weekend!

[@kevintulak9987]

Now that I am retired, I don't miss getting up in the dark and getting the fire going, doing all the chores, plowing the drive and heading to work (still in the dark). The best part, was driving home in the dark, doing all the chores and if I was lucky and I had tv reception, getting to watch the hockey game before going to bed and doing it all the next day. It gets better (and as frustrating as it can be at times, most of the time it is a nice change from what I was doing all day.) Thanks for sharing.

[@9252LIFE]

Our wood stove stays burning all night usually. For a while we would have to get up and load it. But we got it down now. And yes the chores is definitely a change from the daily grind! We definitely try not to let the frustrating stuff get to us because we know that it’s all part of the great adventure! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@ronnetteleslie4835]

This is awesome! :) Thank you!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Ronnette for watching and leaving a comment! Nice to hear from you!

[@simplisticminimalistic7435]

Love watching you and your family enjoying life off grid....one of my fondest childhood memories was playing in the snow... sledding . .building forts out of snow...good times...now we only see snow on KZbin..I love hearing you say you know your family more now than you did a year ago...your kids will learn what they live and pass that on to there family's....your truly blessed 😁🙏❤

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! You should plan a trip to the north and go on a sled dog ride or something! 😆 have a great weekend!

[@simplisticminimalistic7435]

@@9252LIFE just looked to see what the temperature was in Newberry Michigan which I think is about an hour from you....BURRRRRRstay warm stay safe....😁❤🙏

[@9252LIFE]

@@simplisticminimalistic7435 thank you! It’s a bit cool out today.

[@juliafisher1402]

Oh the Joys of the UP!!!! My oldest daughter was born in ironwood MI. And we always feel at peace when we go back to visit the magical UP✨

[@9252LIFE]

It’s definitely magical up here! How often do you get up here?

[@juliafisher1402]

Not often enough. We are hoping to plan a trip this summer🌞

[@9252LIFE]

@@juliafisher1402 you should definitely plan it! Don’t hope to because it usually won’t happen. Lol at least that’s how it works with us.

[@scottchase8014]

Man thank you for all the hearts.... Of course I'm in Lawrence Kansas at Walmart camping for over a week for payday.. yeah the disability check you know some of us get those for reasons... I sure miss the up.... I hope I'll be able to find a place to stay cuz they're going to have to put up with me no matter what.... And escanaba even the sheriff said once you have a beer you just stay there in your bus and drink more and just don't leave.... I look forward to seeing him again I know he had an accident right after I left.. Armageddon on Wheels I loved it... I've lived in this bus 16 years and it's a big bus.... The simple life is grand God is Grand that's for sure he loves our simple ways

[@AuntieAnn]

Can't say that I envy you, but I do have a ton of respect for you and the family 👍.... Sledding looked like sooo much fun.... The drain not so much 🤣.... Great video 👊👏👏👏

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Sledding was a blast! It brought me way back down memory lane! Have a great weekend!

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

Burrrr! Life up north is so much different than here. So cool to see how you do things for the day to day. The family time looked like a blast! Also The bucket, Perfect solution for now.

[@9252LIFE]

It’s cold yes but it makes the air just so much more fresh! Especially with the snow covering everything. The family time sledding was great! I actually missed the snow! Didn’t you guys have a little snow a little while back? I think I remember your kids jumping on a trampoline in the snow in one of you videos? Maybe I’m wrong? I’ve always got a lot going on! 😆 Someone told me about a product called Roto Drain that will thaw out the drain. I may try that. Thanks for watching! You guys take care and enjoy the process of this big move! Don’t let the little things get you down! Those little things are all part of your great adventure! 😉

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

@@9252LIFE Yes we had snow but it was only for like 2 days. Dont last too long out here but was nice while it lasted. Roto Drain huh? I dont know the first thing about living in Ice (Gary might, but I'm clueless lol) Well i hope that works for you guys but until then or if not - keep on gettin er dun! Buckets work! :D Stay warm friends! Hope you have a great day!

[@paulb5331]

Started my off grid life last year in Sands twp and loved everyday of it! Keep on keeping on!

[@9252LIFE]

Awesome! Thank you

[@YooperCountry]

Love this! Just found you. We moved to the U.P. last year and are just getting our homestead set up. Thanks for the idea with the birch trees. We have several on the property. Also we were just saying we need to find a good sledding hill. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed and looking forward to watching more!

[@9252LIFE]

Oh cool! How’s the homestead coming along? What part of the UP are you in? Maybe I’ll tell you the secret sledding hill location. 😆

[@YooperCountry]

Lol. We are in Eben Junction. We have 20 acres between Marquette and Munising. Loving it here so far. Was worried we would not like the cold and snow but going out every day and doing chores has become our meditation.

[@9252LIFE]

@@YooperCountry it’s good stuff!

[@dianelawson6355]

Your right. Girls rock. They are tuff. Boys can’t even come close. You have a great family

[@9252LIFE]

Well if I had boys they’d be tough too! 😆 And thank you very much Diane! We really appreciate you taking the time to watch our videos and leave such a nice comment! Have a great weekend!

[@mem7048]

I bet a wood shed would be a pretty useful addition to the place too.

[@9252LIFE]

Most definitely! Lol

[@sheilacorkum7245]

What a girl she even makes pushing the sled full of wood fun You guys are great parents and work hard

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! The trick is to make all the work fun and make it more about spending time together and just talking about everything while working. We appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@KirkPerry-jz1wl]

Great video. Reminds me of my days on my homestead in northern Maine in the late 90s and 2000's. Nothing like coming home and the sewer pipe is frozen solid. They're cutting it off and put a new one in at fifteen below zero. Feed the animals bring wood in and it's time to go to bed to get up for work again the next day. LOL

[@comucall]

What an amazing family, you take each day as it comes, hard work, long hours but still have time fun, fantastic videos, Best wishes to you all👌👍

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Thomas! We just try to sleep a bit faster so we can do more fun stuff! 😆

[@cekfraun]

Nice video. Looks like lots of fun sledding, even the dog loving it. I once spent a winter digging my firewood out of the snow every day. Man, that was frustrating. Got smart and built a woodshed and stacked it proper the next year. Much easier!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Yeah digging this wood out is no fun that’s for sure! 😆 I do however get a kick out of it every day! I quote to myself, “That’s using your head!” Lol very sarcastically that’s for sure! We’ll definitely have something ready for next year! Thanks for watching!

[@campbluedog7139]

Really glad I stumbled onto your channel off GITW's channel. Enjoying watching your adventures...

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Glad you like our adventures! Some of our videos may be a bit off topic and crazy but living in the woods makes us feel alive! Free! I don’t know if you seen the really crazy bug season video from last spring but man did those mosquitos about take us away!! Here’s the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap7TZ2SLg5qnkMU

[@campbluedog7139]

@@9252LIFE I get them bad at my place too. A Thermacell does wonders, they actually work! I need to find a cheaper source for the butane cartridges though...

[@c.williams3658]

I just stumbled upon your video. Love it. Look forward to more. Great family!

[@9252LIFE]

Awesome thank you! Glad you found us! Have a wonderful week!

[@joolzbohr]

Just love your little family. What an awesome life you're giving your girls! They'll grow up so self reliant and with so many amazing memories. Lucky girls! Lucky you!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! We won’t deprive them completely of electronic devices and such because the world is obviously evolved in quite the electronic way of life so knowing that will be a great asset to life as well! But having a good ground to stand on really helps the foundation as well! Thank you for watching!

[@joolzbohr]

@@9252LIFE agree! There's no way getting around some electronics I'm sure but it's just got to be the best feeling in the world knowing they've got so much opportunity to learn and grow. I love the fort they did, just cool stuff that you don't see many kids doing these days. My son is on the spectrum and hates outdoors, sports, genius level IQ, but he'd never survive without his gadgets. My daughter is the opposite, hockey player, firefighter, paramedic, nurse, travels all over by herself....I wish my son had gotten my love for the outdoors dammit.... I'm afraid when I move north he'll never come see me. Lol. 🤣

[@9252LIFE]

@@joolzbohr as long as your kids are happy that’s all that matters. I’m sure he’ll come north and visit you.

[@karenswellss22]

I love the family fun y'all are having

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Karen!

[@marshabrown8337]

Living every minute. Great video. Be well and happy.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! You be well and happy too! Have a great weekend!

[@mattalderton3723]

I live in northern Michigan and love to go to the up that is my happy place

[@9252LIFE]

We’re from Fremont Michigan and went to school with Alderton’s. Becky I believe was in my class.

[@mattalderton3723]

@9252LIFE I don't think we're related there's a lot of aldertons in Rose City and I don't believe I'm related to them

[@randanewcomb8994]

Beautiful life, many blessings to you and your family

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you.

[@jimthompson9992]

That was so cool!! Never stop enjoying those beautiful young ladies....as a father to a daughter, they grow up way too fast but they never, ever, stop being your little girl! Kind of surprised you don't keep some fatwood handy for starting those fires...best stuff ever for fires! And that black eye....only took me a couple of years to learn to say "yes ma'am" when she speaks!!!👍

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Jim! They are growing fast! What is fatwood?

[@jimthompson9992]

Here in the south we call it fatwood but it's just certain parts of an old dead pine tree where the resin has packed itself in...like down near the stump area or where a branch intersects the trunk...really rich in very flammable resins...it'll almost light itself and it'll burn when the wood is damp. It's kind of a pain to harvest it if you're old and lazy like I am now so you can buy it in bags or boxes...doesn't take much to get a fire started and it burns for several minutes. I still keep some handy ....( from Home Depot)!

[@9252LIFE]

Interesting!

[@stacygarrison7991]

I grew up as a tomboy, too. You are raising some really great well rounded humans. And theyre really beautiful, too. All of those skills/lessons will serve them well in life. Ps: I am such a fan that I dont even skip the ads😀

[@9252LIFE]

Oh thank you Stacy! Glad you enjoy the videos! We’re all learning together out here. My wife and I are pretty confident that these girls will do great in life with the decision we made to live this lifestyle. At least that’s the plan. 😆

[@stacygarrison7991]

@@9252LIFE ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

I enjoyed that, tough life but also fun and rewarding, nice to see your family having all that fun in the snow ❄️👍🏼

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! It’s definitely nice to have some fun every now and then! Have a great weekend!

[@lilianebangay6221]

was watching the video you and your family did with girl in the woods ,thought i,d come visit . i like what i saw ,a little bit of fun mixed with a dose of reality .i think im gonna enjoy following .thanks for doing this .

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Good to have you in our KZbin community! Hope you’re enjoying your weekend!

[@ItsMeNanaD71]

I like how you're following the Dave Whipple style. Good choice! I found you on either Dave or Brook's channel, I can't remember, but you've got great mentors there & you're obviously, wisely listening. Keep up the good work.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Yeah I’ve never really listened to people and always just did it my way! 😆 but I know good advice when I hear it! Lol And Dave and Brooke are some good people and obviously have a great history of having such a great adventurous life! Have a great weekend and thank you for watching!

[@TheHollabbeyHomestead]

Hey! New here, we are in Ontario-living thru the same conditions you guys are. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@9252LIFE]

Oh awesome!! How long you been in for? 😆

[@pamelamartin9386]

Love a wood stove amd smoke coming out of the outside pipe👍👍👍❤

[@9252LIFE]

Nothing cozier! I’d choose a nice cold snowy day in a warm cozy cabin with a wood stove over a hot sandy beach any day!

[@brianwelsh2810]

Nice video! I've done a lot of camping up there and have been tempted several times to move up there but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I live about 30 miles below the bridge so it doesn't take long to get up there on the weekend and enjoy all it has to offer. Really nice to see a family out having fun together in the snow, that's the real America

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! We’re originally from Fremont in the lower peninsula. We’ve done a lot of camping up here as kids. Have a great week and thanks for watching!

[@mscris503]

You have a beautiful life and you are smart to move away and off grid .

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you!

[@mscris503]

I wouldn't want my girls growing up in the city.

[@9252LIFE]

City life definitely has some distractions and influence that’s for sure! We don’t want to confine them from the rest of the world completely. But rather show them a good adventurous childhood base before being brought into the worldly lifestyle.

[@sethkmusic]

Beautiful home! Glad y'all are staying warm, it's been cold out there!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! It’s been nice for the most part! We did find that this cabin had built in a/c in the floors in the winter time! 😂 Have a great week and stay warm!

[@sethkmusic]

Thanks, I will!

[@laurelb1962]

Great video as usual. 👍 The sledding looked like so much fun. I used to LOVE to go sledding, it was the highlight of the winter season. We had a Tabogin(I think I spelled that right 🤔) when I was a kid, my dad would pull us around the yard behind his tractor AND it was great to ride on going down a giant hill, it held at least 5 of us, my friends loved it. Lots of great memories for me as well as you all 💗😁👍

[@9252LIFE]

Yes those huge tobagons or yuh know were some big sleds. It really hurt to crash them going down a big hill with the sled full of people! But man that was fun!

[@Simple-d9i]

Great memories of my four sisters and 1 brother up there sledding. And yes Girls are tough! Lol

[@9252LIFE]

Your poor brother! 😂 that’s a lot of sisters! Hope your having a great weekend and staying warm!

[@BigDrum]

Your goat 🐐 was hilarious! What was the music you added to the video about halfway through?

[@9252LIFE]

I can’t remember what it was called. It’s on my KZbin studio on my computer at work. It’s in the Audio library.

[@9252LIFE]

And yeah this one goat Fiona is a big pain in the butt!

[@WilliamEricStone]

I live in Ontonagon, but I am in Indiana right now to see my family, and make some money, (just for 10 days). But I wake up in the middle of the night and watch KZbin videos about the UP...Cause, I miss being home, and I miss the snow. So, your video hit the spot. When you closed the door on the wood stove and it read, Leo Nippa, Bruce Crossing, Mich....I felt at home. Thanks!

[@9252LIFE]

Good to hear! Whenever I hear Ontonagon I think of deer camp with lots of friends and family back in the 50’s

[@sarahfoster8754]

L❤️VE this family!😍

[@9252LIFE]

We L❤️VE you too Sarah!😍

[@cpwatching5647]

Nice video. We are off grid but only part time in our shack for now in northern Wisconsin. Darn near neighbors. I saw you folks on Girl in the woods. Take care.

[@9252LIFE]

Northern Wisconsin is beautiful! Thank you for coming over to our channel! Are you going to be full time in your shack eventually?

[@cpwatching5647]

@@9252LIFE We will be moving to our property in acouple years. We will not be in the shack full time. It's way to old and only one room with a loft. I'll comment and stay in touch. Take care.

[@9252LIFE]

@@cpwatching5647 that sounds exciting! Thank you so much for the support! Have a great weekend!

[@maryranch5329]

You need to stop doing things I do to fix stuff🤪🤣. Thanks for sharing all the hard work you guys have to do...and the fun...stuff as well. Take care my friend and stay warm ... blessings 💞💗🤗

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! I think half assing stuff is what they mean when they call off grid living simple? 😂 have a great weekend! Stay warm!

[@gardenia73mccready79]

KIds doing what is always a natural thing for kids to do - Having heaps of delicious fun, oh & mum n dad has joined in to add to laughs - not 4getting Isaac - where was puppy? Cheers

[@9252LIFE]

We didn’t have the puppy yet.

[@janhardginski990]

Grew up in northern Wisconsin so had lots of sledding like that! So much fun!

[@9252LIFE]

Oh yeah sledding is a blast! Even for us grownups! 😆 Are you still in Wisconsin?

[@janhardginski990]

@@9252LIFE yes but 2 knee replacements I can’t sled like I use to! Enjoy as long as you can!

[@9252LIFE]

@@janhardginski990 ouch! Hopefully it wasn’t due to sledding!

[@david_noble_outdoors]

A few weeks ago we were repluming a frozen line up here in the UP. But spring is upon us now and it's getting warmer.

[@9252LIFE]

It’s 20 out right now! 😆 yeah this weekend is looking to be in the 50’s. Time for spring cleaning and some real work!

[@LittleFrenchyinBigTexas]

Nice video Chad. Great to see the whole family and the girls having fun in the snow. The twins would LOVE to sled like that.

[@9252LIFE]

Well come on up and we’ll do some sledding!! 😆 dress warm! Have a great weekend!

[@MickyBellRoberts]

I love your Off Grid place.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! It’s quite peaceful out here! How you doin down in Texas?

[@MickyBellRoberts]

@@9252LIFE I love Texas, a lot of freedom down here.

[@mauriciofernandorojas4248]

Making some fire to shower seems very relaxing! just discover all your videos, Chad. Pretty awesome and inspiring man!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! We hope you’re having a great weekend!

[@mauriciofernandorojas4248]

@@9252LIFE Enjoying Sunday and watching all the 9252LIFE Off Grid videos...feeling cozy!!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Very Cute Family! Thanks

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you

[@Rjohns1414]

The wood stove is stamped “Bruces Crossing” that’s a town in the UP… was it made there?

[@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az]

Great video Chad!!! I miss the snow.....Love the snow hill.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Sandi! Hope the weather is treating you good out there in the warm zone! It’s fun in the snow. Even though it can be a pain in the but too! 😆

[@RebelCanners]

Fun times sledding. We don’t get the snow down here (mid state )like we used to when I was kid. Have to say all parts of your video brought back some memories.

[@9252LIFE]

Oh that’s nice to hear! The sledding brought back some memories for me also! Have a great weekend!

[@wobdeehomestead]

We did the bucket under the sink routine all last winter then this summer I dug a hole and placed a 200gl plastic septic tank with drilled holes in the bottom into the hole and ran the pvc into it. I also insulated the pvc run and so far no problems even with these recent -30 temps.

[@9252LIFE]

Yeah we’re going to have to do something different for sure!

[@mrsalt1]

*I'm from Vietnam and I like your content*

[@9252LIFE]

How everything goin out there? Hope you’re having a great weekend

[@kristatjaden2780]

Just a simple family .So happy the whipple family got us to subscribe y'all

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! The Whipples are some great people! I’m just glad that some of my off the wall crazy kind of videos haven’t scared people away yet! When you’re out in the woods for a while your creativity can really come out! 😆 We really appreciate you watching our videos! Have a great weekend!

[@kristatjaden2780]

@@9252LIFE oh life to short not to have fun . you guys should make a funny kinda video for valentine day .lol

[@9252LIFE]

@@kristatjaden2780 I was actually thinking about that today while waiting in line for an hour at the flower shop! We just have a few hundred things to do this weekend! Our firewood is almost gone! 😱 🥶 and we may be picking up another guardian puppy. We’ll see!

[@RidgeLife]

Used motor oil mixed with diesel from the water separator drain help too!! Not that I would ever do that...HA!

[@9252LIFE]

Nah

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, nice to visit again , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Have a great weekend!

[@GreenHorn1Acre]

Good life 😁👍🏼 But man Im soooo happy to be in ARIZONA 👍🏼😁👍🏼

[@9252LIFE]

Lol I’ve been there in July! No thank you! 😂 🥵

[@GreenHorn1Acre]

@@9252LIFE 3 months of hot weather compared to 4/6 months of freezing 🥶 No thank you 🤣😂🤣 plus Northern Az is cooler than the valley Az (Phoenix) 👍🏼🤣👍🏼

[@9252LIFE]

It’s not as cold as it looks... 😂 ok it’s cold! 😂 but I can dress warm! It’s hard to dress cold.. 😂

[@annasluka6708]

Well this is a fun channel! We are building our homestead on the Keweenaw. My husband is a car guy too. Nice to see like-minded people!

[@9252LIFE]

Oh awesome! And thank you! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and keep in touch! Does your husband do body work or mainly wrenching?

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

Hey there! ~ another Keweenaw homesteader (newbie) 👋

[@annasluka6708]

Will do! He mostly wrenches, but can be pretty dangerous with a gallon of Bondo and a few cans of Rustoleum

[@9252LIFE]

@@annasluka6708 😂

[@aliciadeforge8999]

Cheers from central upper michigan. We grew sledding like that every chance we could. We didn't have phones and computers. Much simpler time.

[@9252LIFE]

Cheers! Yes your time can really get away from you these days with all the electrical devices at our fingertips! Thanks so much Alicia for taking the time to say hi and leave a comment. We very much appreciate you! Have a great week!

[@jonathangenefrazier]

Gonna sound crazy, But i been watching alot of up north videos, and you are the first person i seen removing ash from the woodburning stove. good to see someone showing the stuff you have to do daily, we are moving from fenton mi to winter U.P. But dont have the courage to stay over winter yet.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Jonathan! It does seem like we’re always emptying ashes whether it’s in the shower house or the cabin 😆. Don’t be so scared of the winters. It’s not nearly as bad as it sounds. It’s really a nice fresh breath of air. Good luck on your move and enjoy! Thank you for watching we really appreciate it!

[@darthgbc363]

3:02 Burning diesel for heat or as a firewood starter (more green, cause it uses less) is the similar. 6:43 Is the washing machine temporary firewood drip storage? My grandma had a microwave decades before she got rid of her ringer washer. 11:04 It will be nice when you have all the heat needs in one building. Maybe put the kitchen & bath in an area that can be isolated in the summer or have a separate summer use kitchen & bath.

[@9252LIFE]

The old wash tub just worked perfect for bringing in wet wood in the winter. I think we’ve only used it a couple times for washing.

[@harrykhaw5599]

Yup for sure joy in a new environment, it will wear off in due time though and the harsh weather will not be so joyous

[@9252LIFE]

Oh Harry we were both born and raised in Michigan. It’s not bad. It’s a bit of a break from all the hard work in the warmer months.

[@Trish-yp5cb]

Thanks for the video.

[@9252LIFE]

You’re welcome thank you

[@Downeastwaves]

Thank you!

[@TheHobbyFarmHomestead]

Good video my friend! I know i don't comment on every video but i watch all your videos. Keep up all the good work!

[@9252LIFE]

Oh thank you! No problem!! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@RidgeLife]

Love that sledding hill!!

[@9252LIFE]

It was a blast!

[@arbdapeish]

Welcome to the UP. 8 months of winter, 4 months of tough sledding Good thing you got that sauna!! .

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! It’s much colder than I remember as a kid! 😆 That sauna is quite lovely this time of year!

[@arbdapeish]

@@9252LIFE Marquette county, little village of Palmer here. Wishing you guys good luck.

[@9252LIFE]

@@arbdapeish Luce country here. Near the big falls. Thank you! Have a great week!

[@christinepleiman3685]

@9252lifeoffgrid we’re in Luce, too.

[@9252LIFE]

@@christinepleiman3685 well high neighbor! How long have you been here?

[@WildOnesHomestead]

Great video!! Love that sledding hill

[@9252LIFE]

That is a pretty fun hill!

[@carolwengel4640]

Have you found the channel Gridlessness on YT? It's a family with 5 girls that live in northern B.C. The girls are just amazing! I thought of them when I was watching your winter video. God bless you all! 🙏💕🙏

[@9252LIFE]

Gridlessness is a great channel and a wonderful family! They are in our Drive in movie night video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZOkg5WCp6eNras Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@susanallen8122]

You been talking back again, huh, Chad!? Lol!! Miss y’all so much!! We’re coming to visit! (AFTER the snow is gone! Lol)

[@9252LIFE]

After snow? 😂 wimps! Cmon with it!

[@finnie9223]

i lived on the western side of the yoop. I had a friend who lived in an old deer camp with his family until he was 12. no running water or electricity. that kid was and still is an expert trapper. to this day he still he gets about 40 beavers every spring/summer

[@9252LIFE]

That’s awesome! I’m thinking about trapping some beaver. They are flooding out everything!

[@erbewayne6868]

Oh the second week of deer camp and everybody's here....., .

[@patricklondon6006]

What I liked most about the UP was when it got up to -25 degrees. And the snow was so deep all you could see of the snowplow was the flashing light on top as it went by. 9 months of snow and 3 months of bad sledding.

[@9252LIFE]

At that temp the snow looks like diamonds when the sun shines on it! We barely got 5 months of snow this last winter.

[@KM00Youtube]

What a great day in the snow! :)

[@9252LIFE]

It sure was! Thanks for watching! Have a fantastic weekend!

[@MyAlabamaFarmLife]

Looks like you guys are having fun! Minus the plumbing!

[@9252LIFE]

The only plumbing we have in the whole cabin and it freezes! 😂 not anymore! Thanks for watching! Have yourself a great weekend!

[@mercyonus5292]

We're suppose to hit -21 tonight in the Colorado Rockies where I live. Nice to see a family doing it right!

[@9252LIFE]

Oh wow! Stay warm! Have an extra heat source ready! Thank you!

[@polishpicl]

That was a very relaxing video!!!!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Have a great week!

[@Michael777Simmons]

Awesome, Thanks

[@ronaldhueckstaedt6202]

Gotta love the 906!

[@mmatson7142]

Nice nippa sauna stove. My dad has one in his sauna, bought in Bruce crossings. On the frozen drain roto drain opener will thaw it out.

[@9252LIFE]

That little stove works great! And I didn’t know that about the frozen drain? I’ll have to check it out! Thank you! My wife would greatly appreciate me fixing it properly! 😆

[@mmatson7142]

@@9252LIFE Roto brand drain opener is strong stuff. (Comes in a white bottle wrapped in plastic) I used to own a hardware store and had lots of farmers for costumers that how I learned about it working on frozen drains.

[@9252LIFE]

@@mmatson7142 awesome! Thank you!

[@Franisboche]

Dig a hole under the floor big enough for a 5 gallon bucket. Flip the bucket so the open end is down and drill a hole same size as the drain pipe. Put 3/4” sewer rock around the bucket. There’s your drain.

[@ronwig7665]

Great video, parents don’t spend time with there kids no more, sledding is lots of fun, my parents share that with me when I was young.oh also I hung out in Roseville when I was younger, was there when the riot broke out in the 68

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Sledding was always fun as kids and still now as adults! 😆 Not familiar with Roseville? What was the riot about?

[@savagewolf1966]

Great time sledding making memories that will last a lifetime.well you sure have work ahead of you,just a little suggestion for another video,build a make shift lean-to,to put your wood under. hate digging out wood from snow and ice.😉💪👍

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Yeah we definitely have quite a bit of work ahead of us that’s for sure! We definitely plan on building a wood shed! 😆 Have a great weekend!

[@cookscatapults]

Hahahahaha Soooo Awesomenessssss....Thanks for the Adventure

[@9252LIFE]

Thanks! Have a great week!

[@HomesteadingNorthernMichigan]

Great job... Loved it

[@9252LIFE]

Thanks man! You have a great channel!

[@9252LIFE]

Thanks man! You have a great channel!

[@HomesteadingNorthernMichigan]

@@9252LIFE thanks brother

[@HomesteadingNorthernMichigan]

@@9252LIFE thanks buddy

[@587G]

Great video!! Without giving your location, can you share what area in the Yoop you call home? Much respect for what you go thru to live off the grid on a daily basis!!

[@9252LIFE]

Thanks Chuck! We are just south of Taquanemon Falls in Luce Co. We appreciate you watching our videos and leaving a comment! It helps us out a lot! Have a great day!

[@587G]

@@9252LIFE Very cool, my family is originally from the Keweenaw, I graduated from NMU many years ago, I'd love to move U.P. there now that we're retired. However... not off the grid, lol Just found your story and subscribed, will be tuning in on a regular basis, wishing you great health and be safe!!

[@9252LIFE]

@@587G well thank you so much! Very much appreciated! Have a great day!

[@shawndailey7185]

Dude, you’re awesome. Got a wife and couple kids in northern mi too.

[@pamelamartin9386]

A future idea for the firewood stack.....maybe a shed over would help with grabbing the wood without having to deal with a tarp or piled up snow....

[@9252LIFE]

Yep for sure! That was no fun!! Especially with the frozen pieces of wood that didn’t want to burn! Was definitely a nightmare and we’ll have a different set up by next winter for sure!

[@HandyOleManny]

Hey Chad, really like seeing your adventures in the UP. I was born and raised in Newberry. I know the challenges. Many. My brother in Jeff (I think you work with him) told me about your channel.i just subscribed. We have friends that moved from Troy several years ago and did the same thing. Same area (3 Mile road) only with 4 boys. Great videos. Keep it up. Scott

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! Definitely many challenges! But it is all part of the fun! 😆 Are your friends off grid as well?

[@HandyOleManny]

@@9252LIFE yeah our friends were off grid for while. They to moved to Tennessee.

[@niknikolaeff7620]

Great vid fab family 👍

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you!

[@sallyspilka6434]

Fun making memories with the young -uns. Did you say maple 🍁 trees ? that means you will be tapping soon? I bet the girls will love helping out with that knowing there's homade pancakes too 🥞 right ? Yummy 😋

[@9252LIFE]

Oh yeah!! Can’t wait! I remember my grandparents tapping maple trees when I was a young pup still! 😆 that was some good stuff! We small have a marsh area on part of our property that grows cat tails in it.We have a few great books here and it tells you how to make flour out of them! I am looking forward to making pancakes out of the cat tails. And topping them with maple syrup! 😋 Brooke (Girl In The Woods) gave us two jars of her maple syrup! Oh man I could’ve just drank it ! 😆