First Ones a Doozie! Major Snowstorm, Rodents & Hunt Update @ Remote Alaska Cabin

[@marjoriegarner5369]

What a beautiful site you have created. Thank you from a fellow lady living in a similar climate at high elevation with brutal temps and lots of snow. I have much in common with you. But, I'm old, 80, now and have had a couple of strokes, so cannot do simple things I used to do. i.e, I'm not ten feet tall and bullet proof any more, as I was until my late 70s. Best to you from the Continental Divide in Montana.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

@@ibislife Golden years? What golden years? I had to stop driving a few months ago because of two strokes, and that has made it very, very hard. To even get food. I Couldn't walk without pain for several weeks, etc. So please realize you may suddenly (as I did), not be able to physically do what you do now, and you may need help at a basic level. I used to be like you. But now it's a miracle that I can survive each day.

[@terriefirmin3190]

@@marjoriegarner5369 my mother use to say there was no GOLD in the Golden Years.I hope all the best to you.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

@@terriefirmin3190 thank you Terrie.

[@TheHaymeadow]

Hope you’re improving each day @Marjorie Garner and have some help to prepare for your winter (I’m in Australia). I think we often take for granted what we have until of course we don’t have it any longer! All the best 🌸

[@marjoriegarner5369]

@@TheHaymeadow Thank you so much for your encouragement. You are so kind. Best to you From Margie in Montana.

[@RCPrepping]

We don't shovel snow here in central Florida. I have become addicted to your videos. I began watching them beginning with the first one a few weeks ago. I am too old to up and move but I dream about it with every video I see. Best wishes.

[@Hydennsfan]

Wow! You have done a lot for having it for 2 years!!! Great job, I know it will get even better in time! That’s how it was with our old cottage, one room at a time, and before you know it, all there is , is to maintain it!!! Stay safe and always warm!!!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Beautiful property

[@foxfireforest]

05:34 That fox was beautiful! Excellent footage! 🙏🦊

[@DynamiteDaynaD]

Agree!

[@hotpinkjalapenos]

Yes

[@PungoPrairie]

Okay. I am sitting here by the little wood stove in my tent at my mountain camp in western Virginia. It’s a drizzly Sunday morning. Tali girl is curled up asleep on my cot. I was looking to see if one of my favorite KZbinrs had posted another video as she often does on Sunday mornings. And there, out of nowhere, “Alone In Remote Alaska “ popped up on my screen. After watching this episode, I went to your about page. Then I watched episodes 1 & 2. Hooked now! As a KZbinr myself I have a very great appreciation for the very hard effort it takes to produce videos of the quality you do. Couldn’t quite make out your name in the trailer. Sounded like you said it is “Alone “? Looking forward now to watching them all. Thank You! Blessings to you and your boy from Tali girl & me here, on the Pungo Prairie. Subscribed!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I do worry about you Alone. But instead of worry I'm just gonna pray for your safety. You are a strong lady. I admire you for that and all the knowledge you have. Be blessed friend and please be safe. Love your videos.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Carol! Now that I have met some "neighbors" I can get some help if needed. I like that they also prefer their solitude so we don't bother each other. But we know that we can count on each other. 🤗😉🧡

[@shellknigton1475]

Your cabin and where you live is beautiful, seeing the fox was beautiful to 🦊🦊

[@HyperJoe]

I hate the Extreme Cold, with that early Snow though it sure did bring the Beauty of the Forest Alive, what a wonderful place You have there, thanks for sharing.. 👍🤠

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

The cold out here is definitely extreme sometimes but I prefer it over hot sunny days! Snow does have a way of just calming everything down and makes the solitude so much more intense. Like you can only hear yourself breathing and nothing else! I love that! Thank you so much Joe! 😉🧡

[@HyperJoe]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Oh I know that Solitude, when I lived in Oregon many Years ago, I liked Hiking and Camping with 2 Ft of Snow, and it's amazing the Silence, almost has Healing Properties like being in a different World.. You stay Dry and Warm up there, that Mother Nature has a way of turning on You.. Stay Safe! 🤠

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

@@HyperJoe I have always said that the extreme quiet is very therapeutic. Honestly so is the cold too. Yeah up here, mother nature is in charge and unforgiving. All you can do is just try to be prepared best you can! 😉🧡

[@MooseHenderson1]

Mice do not fart, what a blessing. You have taught a wildlife biologist something I do not know. Another great video Alone, welcome to the threshold of winter. Like you, our first storm came with a furry but cleared out relatively quick, hope yours clears for you also for another month so you can finish the wood pile and final preps

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

LOL! Or burp! I managed to dig out and stack the pile with three cords and just have another pile of three cords to go! So exhausting to stack wood this way! And that's what I get for delaying it! Live and learn! Need to fill the (4) 55 gallons drums with water and I am ready! Oh and the hatchback part of my vehicle doesn't work now! Always something isn't it!

[@amylee6038]

We have an Ermine we named Ernie this year. He's a mouse killing machine. We see him almost every day but our dog has him terrorized so he doesn't show himself much. We could trap him in our squirrel trap but the family voted to keep him. We use Frost King vinyl sheets on the windows. One on the inside. One on the outside. So I can watch my boys on the hockey rink out my kitchen and living room window, and see animals. We also berm up the snow around the cabin, up 4' high. It is amazing how much less wood we use with the snow bermed up.

[@thomasthibedeau]

I'm impressed with your food storage shelves.

[@SuperBamamama]

I noticed that your snow doesn't fall in flakes but in clumps. Your snow means business!

[@patriot8087]

Such a great little trick with the bubble wrap to provide additional insulating to your windows.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thanks to some viewers and one viewer who sent me a couple rolls. Mike has used it before and swears by it so I am more than happy to give it a try! I will let you know how effective it is in mid winter! 😉🧡

[@MadeinU.S.A.]

Hi, i’m really enjoying the videos. Thank you.I live in New York City and I work with one of the best pest control company here. The peppermint oil has to be sprayed thoroughly around the perimeter of the house about a food to two feed wide in order to work.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Danny. That is good to know. When I tried it before, I placed it directly on the opening where the mice were entering the cabin, multiple times a day, and even set the open bottle right there! And the mice could care less about the scent. I even watched one chewing on a cotton ball that was soaked in the peppermint oil. 😳 The scent was so strong that it was making me want to leave the cabin! 🤢🤣 Maybe next year, I will get a big bottle of peppermint oil & a garden sprayer, then spray the entire perimeter as you suggested. Thanks for the suggestion. 💛

[@curtstacy779]

I have some advice on the snap traps. take a little piece of the square caramel candies and smash it into the bait tab then put a little bit of peanut butter over the caramel. they start on the peanut butter and get stuck in the caramel and set the trap off. I have only had one mouse not die and none got away. also the small tab the bar sits under when you set it. you can bend that tab and make the trap more sensitive. this makes the trap go off easy, you will have to practice this one so it isn't so easy to go off when you set it down. These have worked for me for years, I always get my mouse! lol. I'm new to your videos but I have been catching up on them. I really enjoyed watching. keep up the great work!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

😲 Use my precious caramel candy!! LOL! 🤣 If it works I will try it! Absolutely I will! I had some traps that were left here by the previous owners and looked like they had straighten out the latch a bit. Those are usually the ones that snap on me when I set them down! 🤭 So awesome you found my channel! Thank you so much Curt! 😉🧡

[@curtstacy779]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska lol, I was thinking of you saying you like that type of caramel when I was writing it. but I used one piece and it did 5 traps. it didn't take much. I caught 3 mice in about 3 or 4 hours right after I wrote that, lol. you reminded me to set the traps. I hope things are going well for you.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

@@curtstacy779 Caramel is my kryptonite. Everything is going well! No mice!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video

[@joycetompkins3680]

So glad to hear you don't have to go on the roof this year! You are very resourceful and I am sure you already have a plan for the woodshed 🙂 I put baking soda and cream soup under my chicken coop and shed to help keep the rodents out and it's been working. Sitting by the bonfire looked so relaxing.

[@cindycarroll104]

My parents used salami plus snickers candy bites on there mouse traps, worked everytime. My parents lived on two and half acres in the country in the middle of almond trees. When they shake the trees the rodents came to my parents fruit trees and garage. Your bubble wrap is cool also my parents use plastic to there windows as well kept the warmth inside. Ice never hurted. Keep safe and your living alone is Awesome. After my daddy passed my mama stayed on the homestead for 12 years before her passing. God bless you girl, you stay strong

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Salami plus Snickers! How could the mice resist! 🤣 I have high expectations for the bubble wrap and it seems like it will work. Mid winter will be the true test. Your parents lived on acreage most could only dream about! Your mom was obviously a very strong lady. Nothing but respect for her here. Thank you so much Cindy! 💚🧡🤗

[@scottperine8027]

Thank you for the kindness and sharing your beauty.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

What a crazy storm. Snow then ice is a great combo😂 Boss of the swamp is the OG. The bubble wrap is a neat hack. Let us know how it does in the dead winter. Good luck with the mouse problem. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I know you watch Boss! Everyone living this life should be watching him! Yeah the OG for sure! I will definitely do a video on how well it does. For me if it doesn't work my only other option is spray foam again! The snow and rain mixture created a perfect mess of ice! So much fun! Mouse are getting trapped almost daily! It wont be long until I get comments about why kill mice? They were there first!

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska NAH , not from us. We understand reality not the WOKE narrative that would make that type of comment.. pretty sure all on here understand the balance of nature and the roles God created us all to fulfil. And there's plenty of other areas the mice can inhabit without coming into your domain. COME AT US !!!! I say to those with mice minds, we have our pitchforks at the ready 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 LOL! Glad you are on our side Heather!

[@pennyportolese6064]

Your voice is perfect for the narratives you write

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh thank you so much Penny! I remember watching other channels that had good voices for narrating and had always hoped I could too! So awesome to hear!

[@brendahone2509]

Another wonderful and informative video. I am going to remind you to be safe, things happen so fast. I was letting the dogs out on a freezing morning. I took a few steps when I slipped. My feet in the air, head landing first. My head is fine but I do believe I have broken ribs. Things happen when you least expect it. Keep your phone on you. I fortunately had my phone in my pocket so called my husband in the house to come get me up. You now have a few great neighbors to come help. I am happy for you. Stay safe and good blessings.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ohhhh Brenda! Slipping on ice is no joke! It happens so quickly that it is kind of unreal. Like all of a sudden you are looking at the sky. Been there! And I know you must be in pain! I do keep my phone on me at all times. I wont even step out of the cabin without making sure I have a gun and my cell. I just cant risk it. Great to have some people I can call if needed but without a way to contact them, who knows what could happen out here! You take it easy and heal! Broken ribs or even bruised ribs take time and wow that pain when you move just slightly in the wrong direction 🥴You take care Brenda!

[@chrislauder6970]

Came across your channel and after 5 minutes will stop. Am going back to episode 1 and start the story. Come from Australia, the scenery, the animals and the remote snow problems are new to us. Very gutsy to live alone in a wild place. All the best and hope you stick it out.

[@happyinfidel1]

Thanks

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh David! THANK YOU! You are awesome! 🧡🤗💚

[@kitmason2718]

You are making this Vintage cabin beautiful.And I LOVE Alaska, my son lived there 4 years Military. .... I lived in a dry Tiny House Upstate NY on Canadas border..... No running water no bathroom, there is nothing easy about it. I had to go back to conventional living b/c of health issues. I loved most of it tho.

[@stevet8121]

I had mice chewing on my ripe strawberries this summer, so I set 3 Victor mouse traps out. In the morning all the traps were gone. What the...? I set 3 more traps out and put my trail camera up. I got a photo of a Gray Fox carrying off the mouse with trap attached. I put a drag stick on the traps after that and the foxes got frustrated and left them alone. And yes, I've had the peanut butter missing without the trap going off. Wonderful tip Alone! Thanks for that.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Snap traps outside would attract predators. But the drag stick was good idea! I wouldn't mind foxes taking the mouse but leave the trap! LOL! 🤣

[@kerryofarrell6581]

I have been following since you moved to Alaska, what a brave strong woman.. I have gone through your episodes but could not find one on how you went that first Christmas in the cabin alone, whether you did something 'special to acknowledge the day etc. Also, maybe I am a stickybeak, I have been waiting to see if you going to show how you made your cabin comfortable for you to live in after your son visit.. have you got a cost lounge/living area? To listen or read books, to snuggle under a blanket, in a warm cabin, looking out a window with a hot cup of hot chocolate? What were the things you shipped with your son to.the cabin?? To make it more homely? How did you cope/ survive with being snowed in, alone.. granted you had the internet, but to be that alone.. I wonder how you were.. And finally, with all the Alaska homesteads vlogs I seen, you all leave your cars out in the elements, no undercover parking,, no tarp thrown over the car.. I am not a stalker just an Aussie lady who lives in tropics, so snow and what you live in, is so foreign to me.. best wishes, God bless x

[@kathleenroberts7972]

You are amazing! I am cold just watching this.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh thank you kindly Kathleen! 🤗 Well it was pretty cold! 🥶 I love it though!

[@angelakushner9887]

hi, the old mice traps are the best.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Absolutely they are! I know the buckets are good if you have too many but I am not dealing with many these days! Thanks to the snap traps! Thank you so much Angela! 😉🧡

[@vianonamitchell4114]

New subscriber here. Enjoyed the video. I'm 64 and in poor health but keep pushing. Growing old is difficult in many ways. The wisdom however is quite amazing at times.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Vianona! And you just keep pushing! It is an honor to have you along for my journey here! 🤗🧡

[@TheGnomestead]

"Yes the struggle is real" feel ya girl We got that tease and nutin just cold. Better then rain I say Sure hope it's not one of those years. That insulation works great but I have proof mice do like it unfortunately you should be fine in that application as long as they can't get between it and the floor. The mice are extra bad this year for some reason. I'm at war!! I got 6 last week and one I have been hunting over a week. Made a nest in the roll of reflex insulation. Chewed a hole right through the roll! The trick to bait steeling is tie a string to the trigger then cover in PB. They pull the string WHAMO

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I heard it was supposed to be a mild winter because of all the rain we got! Two months of it! Not looking good so far for me As far as the Reflectix, I hear you Gnomie! At least there is no way for them to nest on the ceiling anymore! I just hope the Reflectix works mid winter on that floor/ceiling! String first! You that just makes all kinds of sense to me! BRILLIANT! Thank you Gnomie! I haven't forgotten about your video!

[@josefaortiz1728]

Glad you heard the snow coming down

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Oh it's hard to miss! Sounds like a freight train going through my cabin! 😉🧡

[@thomassmestead9905]

I live in a rural area, out in the Cascades of Washington State, and the fight with the rodents is indeed, constant. Up there, you have snow and cold. Down here we get rain. Been here for ten years or better, and even with the aggravations at times, can't IMAGINE living in a town or city, again. Then there's wood to feed the 'iron monster', my primary heat source. Most of October was spent getting in wood, since we had a long, beautiful 'Indian Summer's. But now the snows are on the mountains around me, though not here in the bottoms,(yet). I like to tell people, when I go travelin' that my home country is kind of like a cross between North Carolina, most of the year, and like Alaska, come deep winter. Good hunting.

[@markkeating1804]

I’m smiling waking up to see this video. So well done, Alone. Thank you. Hoping for snow soon here in Northern Maine. The rain is doing a number here on my tent site. I still love ya, Mother Nature 😊. Peace to you, and beautifully done as usual.

[@MrsSmith-eb3zh]

Hi Alone, I'm so glad that you were able to help out that fellow hunter. Thanks for the info on the mouse not poison. I despise those little destructive creatures. Luckily, they can't get inside the house itself, but we still set traps outside the house. The barn and attic is a whole different story. Stay safe...

[@ashleyanderson2859]

It is mouse season! I have used the baking soda, but with cornmeal or jiffy mix. I know the budget may not allow but I'm going to say it again, GENERATOR! Five or ten dollars in an envelope at a time for a generator fund. Glad you are making connections with those in the area who can help provide essential services when needed. Good luck on future hunting trips and stay safe!

[@cbenji2]

Maybe the viewers could kick in $1.00 - 5.00 for a generator fund? If 1/3 of her viewers kicked in a buck imagine the quiet Honda generator she could get! 🤷🏼‍♀️I am game.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

@@cbenji2 I like the way you think!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Cornmeal or jiffy mix would make this mix next level for sure, I like it! I promise, a generator will be purchased! I know I said that last year but the construction really burned through the finances a bit (100% my fault). I have still been lucky enough to find good people out here so far. Actually have not run into any bad ones..... yet. As for caribou hunting, I believe the season is open until March. But I think they keep it open that long because ain't nobody going out there mid winter! Thank you so much Ashley!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

@@cbenji2 HA! Thank you so much Cee Jay! You just keep watching my videos and KZbin will provide!

[@debwiley3914]

Good morning Alone, from frosty NE Ohio! It's been a very busy two weeks here. Progress notes were due, and have been completed. I have an IEP due in three weeks - and it's well started. I may work on details and goals today while the laundry runs, and I'm cooking soup. My little petri dishes have given me another upper respiratory infection, and I'm not doing well. The cure all for that is hot tea with lemon and honey and homemade soup. This week it will be beef, barley and veggies. The kiddos wanted to make french toast this week, so I made them make homemade bread first. I'm all about teaching life skills to kids others think are unable to learn. One of my boys was very upset that he didn't get to help cook - but he was STREAMING germs, and I thought it unwise. He did get to eat the proceeds. We are scheduled to have Open House at the school on November 17, so my kiddos are going to spend the week prior making cookies to serve at the event. I think I'm going to limit myself to a couple double batches of pumpkin bars (that should be about 100 cookies) and 4 double batches of chocolate chip cookies (about 145 cookies) which should be enough. One of the little people across the hall from my room came over for a break last week while we were cooking. Using another students assistive communication device, he typed (he's non verbal) I want to cook with you. I'll have them help me mix the pumpkin bars - drop skills are a little advanced for first grade students. The teacher there was astounded that I'd tackle cooking with her kiddos and allow them to help - but they need the skill set. The more they learn early on, the better prepared they will be when they are forced to be alone. We've finally had a killing frost, so I need to go outdoors today and lop off the tops of my veggie plants. I'll allow them to compost in place, so I don't have to haul anything, but it does need to happen. The fellas are coming early tomorrow so I think I'll make breakfast instead of a big meal. They are going home early to pass out treats in their neighborhood. This is an annual event, and they get very upset if that plan changes. I'm delighted to hear your non-toxic recipe for rodent removal. As I keep my root cellar shut, I need something inside to get ride of the critters before they eat my lids off the canning jars! I'll get that started today. I'm always worried about using things with toxins because I don't want harm to my dogs (or the cat). This morning, I'm up (it's o'dark thirty here - 7 am on a Saturday) and rotating laundry. I decided it was time to refresh my down comforter - I will NOT want to get out of bed before spring! It will take several hours to fully dry, and in the meantime, I'll work on making soup. I have a variety of tasks that I should complete today, but the most important task is resting so I can be healthy for Monday. Hope you are doing well, and Kenai is as well. Your videos are always so fun to watch, and yet informative. I'd never make the leap to living alone in remote Alaska at my age but I would like to own some land and be able to feed my family from the proceeds. Deb

[@chachab9239]

Shared, skills… wisdom. 😀👏🏽

[@sk00t3r8]

for you mouse trap we use pumpkin seeds pushed down firmly on the trap hook, works a treat they love them.. and not wasting meat your pooch would prefer lolol you have a great eye for angles and blending in the scenery from afar and encompassing the close by foliage into the image, I adore your Drone footage.. being secluded as you are whilst it is serene and tranquil can also be hazardous, please take care and stay safe

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Pumpkin seeds? No kidding! I will give that a try! Drone footage is normally not mine. I do not own a drone yet. It is either stock footage or footage given to me by one of the contractors who owns a couple drones. This property is certainly tranquil and serene but it doesnt stop me from always carrying my sidearm and a back up. And to always be prepared and have back ups for back ups! Thank you so much! 🤗🧡

[@joanplavier486]

Hi Alone. Wow, that was a lot of snow so early! Wishing you better luck for the next hunting trip. Take care.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

It was a wee bit of snow! Kind of crazy for the first one of the season but that's Alaska for you! We have until March for caribou so we will see what happens. It may be too deep with snow to even bother without snow machines. 🥶😉🧡

[@Becky_One]

The views are breathtaking!❤️

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Alaska is like that at every turn! This state is amazing! Thank you so much Becky! 🤗🧡

[@dorothydemaree7544]

Alone, A bonfire surely makes for heart warming treats. Even for beachside evenings waiting for the grunion to come ashore for the catching in the moonlit shallow surf. 👍 Two worlds, one purpose 💝 Boy, your wood stacking need is no joke- Bet you look forward to future conquering of That in your gorgeous world! Blessings ⛄️

[@marciabrumfield1400]

I live in a one room aframe 28x28 feet in Douglas County, MO. My mice problem is probably nonexistent due to having 7 indoor Siamese cats. I do have a rat that lives on my deck, with my chicken dog. I have heard that this winter is supposed to be really cold, even here in MO. I am 73 and moved into this house 6 years ago. I am considering how to change my furniture, etc, around so things are easier as I continue to age in place, as I have no desire to ever move again. Blessings on your winter. And that fox was really beautiful.

[@gloriacoffey4651]

The bubble wrap on windows is such a good idea 👍 ❤

[@stephengibson2869]

Wow! You and your helping son and the teamwork of the contractor crew, have done great work on your cabin 👍🏻. Your use of reflectix under the floor for insulation is great. I have a canopy on the back of my truck, and I was camping in it last December and I have carpet lined canopy. And I followed tips from KZbin fellow truck campers and I put reflectix over the inside of my windows and it works great. I got out of my truck the next morning and my truck was covered with frost. And inside the back of my truck was fine to me. Reflectix works. You're a busy lady, doing housework, firewood, and so much more. My hat off to you. And the folks who are close by to you are a great help for you if you ever need them. 😊. And your neighbor who cleared your driveway is a great help to you. 👍🤝 A thank you to your neighbors who are there to help you. 🤝💯🇺🇸👍. Thank you, take care, keeping you and Kenai and your neighbors in my prayers 🙏❤. Teamwork 🤲🤝💯🇺🇸🌄

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

this has been one epic year Stephen! I never really thought about everything I wanted to get done. I just made it happen. But looking back at everything and how it has changed, it looks like years of work got completed! Nothing is the same. Almost every single room in my cabin has had work done. And I think the Reflectix will do great! It has a lot of haters but mostly because they never tried it! Reflectix has been proven in the field! You know I hate stacking firewood. But I love it too! Not sure if that even makes any sense! The guy who plows driveways out here is quick for an hourly charge. It is a game changer to have the driveway available this winter. I still have no place to go 🤣 Thank you so much Stephen! 😉🧡

[@stephengibson2869]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I just read and reread your text. WOW!You've been very busy in a short time period, that's for sure 👌. I don't understand the reflectix insulation haters, but that's up to them to feel that way to. I was raised ever since I was 5 years old to stack firewood. I didn't like it then because I wanted to play. But now that I've grown up and 46 years older, my life has changed. I have fun working and so I enjoy being able to stack firewood and doing chores and any work. I've survived a traumatic head/brain injury wreck in 88 when I was 17. And so I am very glad to be alive and breathing today. And so I am always trying and making the most of the time I have and and making work fun. I'm always trying and giving my best in everything I do. I'm so glad for you and Kenai. You are a very busy lady doing your best always and a lot of respect for you. 🙂❤🙏💯🇺🇸,take care and I'm keeping you and Kenai in my thoughts and prayers.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

@@stephengibson2869 Yes that's it exactly. Stacking wood isn't fun but it is fun to be ready for winter! Sounds like you got another chance in life Stephen and don't waste it! Live your dream. I tell you it is SO worth it. The only thing I kick myself for since moving here is why didn't I start earlier! Well it was kids so I have an excuse Always busy here! Ready for a nice long winter day of 😴💤

[@stephengibson2869]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska ,Thank you for your kindness and words of encouragement.. I'm staying busy with firewood and cutting kindling and cleaning house. Getting groceries and paying bills and such.I'm doing pretty good. Thank you so much for your inspiration and motivation for me. 😊🤲🤝👍🙏,take care 🙂

[@oldtavernfarm]

Two FEET of snow!? Wow, a barn buster right out of the gate! But its kind of a blessing in disguise; lets you see the iffy spots and gives you a window of opportunity to mitigate as much as possible before everything is frozen for months. And I gotta say, that bubble wrap trick is GENIUS!! (Mike Falanga, I think?) Aren't our like minded folks just full of brilliant ideas!? SO helpful! Speaking of, you told me about that soda/flour thing a few months back, and as mah brain is a sieve, I forgot. Definitely making a note for the barn rats!!! So glad you were able to help a fellow hunter out there! That kind of capable, sympathetic heart puts positive energy into the universe- well done you!!! Just returning from a day trip down to Hoboken to see our son and daughter in law at their new (old) house- the son that just retired from the army- where he has a new job in The City. They're doing great but man what a culture shock for us. How do folks live like that!? Anyhoo, it'll be a catch up day today- better get busy- butchering roosters today for the freezer. BIG HUGS SISTAH!!!! Catch ya soon!!❤❤❤

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Yeah I agree with you there! A nice chunky snow storm right off the bat, why not! But I still have firewood buried under the snow! GRRR 🤪 Yeah Mike sent me the bubble wrap (amongst many other items) and I was really anxious to test this out. Mid winter will be the true test! I have heard many other recipes for this, Jiffy muffin mix, pancake batter but I think making it sweet is a great idea but always add the baking soda and your golden. It does work on rats! OMG you went to the city!! Are you and hubby ok? 🤭 You may need some meds. Get some rest and forget everything you saw! Well except your son and daughter in law! 🤣

[@cosmicwings7211]

Dear brave sister. Thank you so much for another entertaining video and information. Im glad that you found somebody who will clear your driveway in winter. Cross my fingers that your mice recipe will be successful. How about a cat in your home? We had last year rats in the house they bite into everything and destroyed things. 2 days after we got 2 cats from the rescue shelter they were gone. When we lived in Mallorca, Spain - we used also bubble foil to insulate the shutters in winter. A 100 year old Finca in Spain is looking romantic in hot summer but pretty much cold in winter. Glad you could help in time the hunter with his injury. Wonderful views again of Alaska. I hope that you can get your logs in the right place. Thank you so much for all your efforts and work to make so heartwarming videos. Sending you much love from Bali. Here it's hot as hell and very stormy in the nights. Branches and coconuts falling in the garden. Big kiss to you and Kinai

[@bleonhard818]

Beautiful views!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Barbara! 💚🤗

[@melodywelsh2315]

What gorgeous views. I have mice in my camper and use a trap that electrocutes them. They die fast and clean up is easy.

[@twobears1224]

Wow!! two feet of snow overnight..that's alot.the ice on top of it makes it tough to deal with..glad you have somebody to keep you plowed out this winter..it's much safer.i worried about you last winter.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Knowing someone to plow the driveway will be a game changer for sure. Just have to be sure when I ask them to come out. It's not crazy expensive but it does pull out of my tractor fund! And yeah the rain was just a nice addition to make stacking that wood harder to get too! CRAZY

[@cbenji2]

Was wondering if in future winter videos, at the end, you could add a recipe or a mix with winter comfort food recipes. I am as also wondering if there are other winter hobbies you enjoy? Sewing? Crochet/knitting? Reading? Puzzles? Hiking?Besides daily chores how do you spend your “free” 😂 time alone?

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Free time? Hmmm what's that? LOL 🤣 My recipes will be on stand alone videos going forward. Mostly uploaded on Sunday's. Unless it's an easy drink or something. But you can expect to see more recipe uploads soon. The only reason I separate them now is the video analytics show a massive drop off of viewers when I start a recipe (when they were at the end of my VLOGS) At least as a stand alone recipe video, only people interested can watch AND I can be more detailed. I do like to sew but puzzles not so much. I may pick up more hobbies like knitting or crochet as time allows but for now, I would say sleeping is my main hobby! 😉😁🧡😴

[@rusticlogcabinlife9443]

Miss Alone, Yeah 2 feet is a lot of snow. I have 4 inches... But more is on the way Best Wishes this winter BigT

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

No doubt about it Big T! Winter is here! 😉🧡🥶

[@laruedouglas1064]

It is so gorgeous 🥰 with all the snow ❄️. Please stay safe and love watching your channel.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much LaRue! Winter is my favorite time of year! 😉🧡

[@Ritterkritterz]

Loved the dramatic Chello music it went well with your intro. It will be nice to see at the end of the winter if the bubble wrap worked. You should make a Chinese dish for us. I love it and see you got the stuff to make it. Yes. I love Boss of the Swamp! ❤ He has run into a crossroads.

[@debraperdue9093]

Another great video. Question..... what do you do in your down time to keep from getting lonely or bored? I know you have plenty of work around the cabin and in all the ways you prepare for the seasons. I know you have a full time job as well. So when I say down time I'm of course refering to the times when all of the above are complete. Do you read alot, or do hand crafts or work jigsaw puzzles? I just can't imagine being absolutely away from all other people for long periods of time, especially when you are confined to your property during winter months. I admire you and your courage and strength.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Debra! Until recently, I have not had much down time. I do a fairly good job of keeping busy and when I do have or allow myself some downtime, I like to just sit and look at the mountains and forest behind the cabin. I do have hobbies though, sewing, fishing, sightseeing. I hope to have the time to do all of these in the near future. 🤗💛

[@heathervanderhagen9346]

It’s so good to hear that you have someone to plow out your driveway this winter. It’s wonderful how you always take that Xtra step to consider safety 1st, when possible. It’s also great that you have supplies on hand to spray foam, insulate, reflectex…all the things needed to seal up the gaps to keep the rodents out & the heat in😊. Stay Safe. Great Video. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@tedrox77]

I lived in the Colorado mountains--cold tempertures --almost all my life. One Thanksgiving it was 40 below zero and then Christmas time it was 60 below zero.

[@alive.off-grid]

Hello, I use quilts over my windows at night in Colorado. They hold the heat in and keep the cool out.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Heavier curtains are a great idea. But using quilts is better! I will need a lot of quilts!

[@josefaortiz1728]

Beautiful aerial views and colors music. So glad you were not by the snow that fell on the side. Knowing you so well prepared. Foxy fox wow. Vermin are all around. Proper extermination they will go away. Well express ed narration coinciding with scenes and music. Be safe healthy. Loved the snow scenes. Until next time

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

So happy you enjoyed the video Josefa! I heard that snow slide off the roof and it was LOUD! No missing that! I know that rodent control will be a daily chore for me. I am ready! 😉 You will be seeing a lot of snow scenes now Josefa! 🤣 Winter is here! 🧡💚

[@teresahunter7645]

Wow! That was a lot of snow! The ice coming off the metal roof is scary! Those darn mice....🐀! I was hoping with the work done to your cabin you wouldn't have to deal with them! I hate the glue traps....I had one jump over one of those three times while I was watching it! 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Sorry you did not get a caribou, but hopefully soon! You & Kenai stay safe & warm! Look forward to next week! 🥰

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

HA! It certainly was a ton of snow. I was expecting some snow fall but Mother Nature decided to out flank me on this one. The guillotine ice was a new one for me! But at least it all sheds off quickly! Mouse traps are working and have been catching less. Hopefully that means there are fewer around! But you always know when mice are around! Caribou season lasts another 3 months so who knows! Just depends on the snow we get now. Thank you so much Teresa! 🧡🤗💚

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Absolutely beautiful! Love your channel! So glad I found it. Can't wait to binge.🐾 🙏🏻✌🏻

[@hilltopgirl2665]

What a beautiful world! Its so pretty everywhere, even with up to your bum snow. How long will you have light? Or are you still south enough to not get the big night? Love your drone shots. Still dont have a idea of your renovations yet. Love those shelves. Mice?! Every winter they come in from the cold here. I grab any Big glass jars I can find and only buy glass bottles of things. This year they chewed through a plastic bottle of kerosene- imagine! Lucky it was in the shed. Look forward to your chapters. God bless!

[@coloradopackratprepper]

I got 4" of snow couple days , nothing like what you got!!!!! That mouse look like a small cat!!!-- maybe you should get a kitty or two. Mine are excellent mousers!!!! And entertaining. Beautiful fox

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Love your fox, he could be great entertainment through the winter. Good idea putting the bubble wrap on windows. When I use an old standard mouse trap, I like to offset the pressure foot just a bit so the trap has a hair trigger. 🐁🪤

[@richardorgan2024]

thank you very much for the tip for the rodent's baking soda and flour well be trying that, little tip would like to share with you in turn is i bait my traps like you have and putting the traps in the freezer then when i set them then they have to work little harder because the bait is frozen and i find that works pretty good especially the little mice

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hey that's a great idea! Awesome! Some of the mice I have caught are huge! No little ones yet! Thank you so much Richard! 😉🧡

[@fadedrose100]

When I first moved here I had a bucket trap I made like the one you showed placed outside in a covered area. One day I came out and there was a beautiful large gopher snake happily eating mice out of the bucket! My favorite traps for in the house are the ones with the bait cover that triggers the trap when lifted. Very easy to set and effective. They can't push up the cover unless they are in a good position for a quick clean kill. It seems to help to vary the bait so they don't develop an aversion. I've also sometimes had luck with the metal boxes where they go in but can't come out.

[@cheryldowner4834]

Hello Alone! Glad your well and ready for winter. Batten down the hatch and stay warm. You are on my mind and personal prayers list. I've had my share of rats this year. We mixed equal parts of peanut butter and baking soda together. We caught them with traps.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Just found your vlog, I'm in awe of beauty, and wildlife of Alaska. Loved your video! You're living the dream of many. I certainly know it's not all easy, or all fun and games. Great work! Regarding the mice/rodent situation. We had an issue where we live in an old farmhouse with mice. We tried every thing, finally did the concoction mix you mentioned, it worked well. We used equal parts flour, baking soda, and sugar. At times we also used borax. As for the mouse traps, hot glue 1 piece of hard dog food on the tip. Let the glue dry, set the trap. This always works! I got this tip off the internet a couple years back. We were able to get all our mice. Then went to the pound, and picked up a cat, never had a mouse in the house since getting the cat. Kind of hard to get a cat up there...LOL! We also ran into the problem of wild field rats. The farm attracts them because of all the cows, and horses which live on the surrounding farms(the feed seems to attract them). They get under the hood of vehicles, and love to eat the wires on the wiring harnesses. The wires are all soy coated, rats, and mice love the soy coating. You may also want to protect your vehicles as well. I'm sure you already know all about this. Be safe, and stay warm. I'm happy I found your vlog. P.S. Good luck hunting!

[@millboroquiltersouthdakota6037]

Great job on the floor host insulating! Love your new roof! A lot of space to heat for 1 person! Take care girl friend!

[@rundeep1969]

I've used bubble wrap on my windows in the UK and we are no way as cold as you are there! I've also had a rodent problem for the 20+ years I've lived in this house as they run freely between the terraced houses the only thing that ever works are those baited old fashioned traps I use nuts they seem to like them and check regularly. There's no worse smell than a decomposing mouse!

[@susanshanks2407]

The snap trap that you have if you run a piece of string through the hole and knot it, rub peanut butter or butter on it. They want to get every bit from it and pull on it and snap they are done. Never thought of the sausage. Just found your channel. ❤

[@billdaa1]

Great show, your show reminds me of my Grandma, She homesteaded in Homer and was like you very energetic, she had a huge garden I see you have guns Bears? seen a few at her place growing up but Moose are what she warned us about. I seen more Shrews than mice at her cabin.

[@TheWyomingHomestead]

Brrr looks chilly but so so cozy especially in that updated kitchen! Thank you so much for sharing and wonderful video! 🤍

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

HA! Yeah just a bit chilly! But I do like the cold weather. And the quiet that snow brings is so therapeutic! Thank you so much Morgan! (and Sam) 😉

[@CabinDweller]

Dang mice! I’ve found the best after decades of cabin life is the kill traps that you just squeeze to release them. You can use peanut butter, you just have to place it correctly so they have to go dig a bit for it. And what a dump of snow you got!!!!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I am finding that the digging and tugging on the bait is the key! I have been getting at least one a day. I do have a guilty pleasure when I hear the trap snap! 🤣 And yeah that snow storm was a bit much for the first storm but that's Alaska for ya! I mean I know you get the same too but I hope you don't! 😉🧡

[@MJY58]

Good morning my Annie great episode. Now I know how to make that baking soda and borax mixture not that I have a problem with mice or rats, but I do have one in my shed. Anyway I'll make this short love the beauty out there and what's in the cabin too, you be good and stay safe locked and loaded. LOVES.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Joe! Make the flour/baking soda mixture, put it in your shed and forget about it! It lasts forever. So happy you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much Joe! 🧡🤗💚

[@MJY58]

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[@ericaberry535]

Fall was spectacular and then a breathtaking blanket of snow. Alaska is so visually stunning. Should you light your yard more if you're sitting outside at night??

[@trutsieo5430]

YT recommended episode 53. I enjoyed your video & have subscribed. I can’t wait to binge watch the rest! Take care.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

That is so cool! I hope you enjoy my other videos and please always feel free to ask any questions! Thank you so much for the sub! 🤗🧡

[@pbustos4145]

Nice drone footage 😍. Beautiful

[@carlapogson7024]

It’s great you’re showing your snow life. I lived the same for 8 years, I moved to a remote custom home with my husband, he passed away before the first snow, I was use to Seattle weather, it was an eye opener when it snowed 15 feet that year, I learned a lot including roof raking. It was an experience that made me better, I survived and learned how to do a hell of a lot to live. Thank you for your videos and take care ❤

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh Carla I am so sorry to hear that! 😌 The first snow seems to have more significance. It did for me. Colorado weather prepared me for cold and snow but not like this! I don't know how much snow we got my first winter but I was told by some locals that it had been awhile since it was that bad! So my first winter was fun! The adapting to winter life in Alaska is an eye opener and yes, it makes you better and stronger. No excuses just do what needs to be done! 😉 I hope you will join my KZbin journey here in Alaska! I have so much left to do! I could always use some good advice from someone who has been there! 🤗🧡

[@LittleCabinintheYukon]

Oh my! I had.a flashback to our basement when all the 'mouse treasures' falling out of the insulation! Our 'home base' home was built in 2 stages. They builders lived in the basement while building the upstairs, so the basement ceiling was insulated. When we were finishing the basement we had to pull some insulation down and in one spot had a huge amount of collected seeds and other winter food come pouring down! I collected a 5 gallon bucker full! So much work for a little mouse!! My best mouse deterrent is Gracie! (my cat).We do use the repeating mouse traps where they get in and can't get out. I don't like them as the poor little things basically die slowly (after they eat any other mouse previously caught in it, lol). But, it's what we leave set when we are away from the cabin for months as you don't need to reset them. Anyways...too bad about the caribou. Kenia will be sad☹ Those metal roofs are a blessing and a curse. We hauled in enough to roof the cabin several years ago after having done rolled roofing a few times. Now, we need to bring in some more for the kitchen addition we put on a few years ago. Great for shedding the snow, but dangerous! Be careful!! Our home base has always had metal and unfortunately, it slides down in front of our steps from the front door and piles up all winter until we get home and have to shovel a tunnel through it or steps over it. Not a good design plan for the guy who built the house. This is long enough! Take care!-Sue

[@btolson66]

This was helpful. Have seen mice around the garden this year and the peanut butter didn't work. Beautiful autumn video 😍

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Peanut butter with baking soda! Just keep it away from birds! The key for mice is just get the baking soda in there no matter what you use. So happy you enjoyed the video Baba! 😉🧡

[@nameredacted7236]

You're videos are always so well edited, and a joy to watch regardless of the topic. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life each week. ~

[@HKhan-wu4hs]

I didn’t realize borax was poisonous to mice. Nice! Also, if that clip was of you administering first aid, you should add some gloves to your first aid kit for your own safety. I enjoy the variety of video topics interspersed with the natural beauty you are surrounded with. Lovely.

[@freebutnot868]

Hello, I have had my cabin for 12 years. The first year I had caught a few mice inside. Then I started spraying windex with ammonia around the doors and the outside of the cabin where the cabin intersects with the ground and haven't caught one mouse inside. It seems to also keep the Red squirrels away as well. BTW, I am in complete agreement about sticky traps.

[@juliamarple3785]

Everything looks great. We had the most persistent mouse problem the other year. *augh* Those buggers. Next time I will add flour & baking soda to my bag of tricks.

[@lydia4127]

Thanks for the tips on mice! I'm the first stop for the little squeakers across several miles of wheat fields. Every year I get several influxes, biggest is when the temps start dropping. Somehow they have stolen several traps🤷‍♀️ And are professionals at licking a peanut chunk out of the curl. I've heard of melting hard candy over it but they eventually get wise to that. I will grab a pepperoni stick tomorrow! And make up some new bait😊

[@davet7663]

I just ran across your channel and enjoy some of the content that fellow Alaskans put up on KZbin. If I were 30 years younger I would be living remote myself. How many mice does it take to make a fur coat? I had to set up a trap line at one of my places years ago and what worked really well for me was a 4’ x 4” PVC pipe with a trap in both ends. I always used peanut butter but since you have licker mice whatever suits there appetite is a score. Stay warm and healthy. I’ll check out more of your videos this winter.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

A mouse fur coat! 🤣 That is so funny...... and EEEWWW!! Your trap idea sounds interesting! I think the mice are the ones that are liking the peanut butter but I suppose it could be the voles. Amazing they can do that without setting the trap off. It is an honor to have you along for my journey here in Alaska Dave! 😉🧡

[@Annie6460]

How amazing! I think I shall enjoy these episodes. Thank you. ❤️🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh well thank you kindly Anne! 😉🧡

[@svravenflintlock7526]

Very nice, love the videography. Thanks for sharing. And, boom, just like that, it's Winter.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

LOL! Yeah no easing into it with light snow storms.🤣 This storm definitely sucker punched me! But I you just deal with it and move on. Another storm is always coming! 😉🧡 And thank you for noticing the video editing. It is a new thing to me but something I have been enjoying very much! 🤗

[@TheHaymeadow]

Hi Alone 👋 it’s great to see you become part of your wider (much wider) community, I can imagine that having a strong community goes along way when you’re living in such a remote and harsh environment. I can see some future improvement projects being noted for the summer months to make winters safer. Bummer about the hunt, but glad to hear another is planned. I’m pleased you and your hunting party came across the hunter who was injured and were able to respond so quickly (I’m sure he is too!!). Till next video, have a great week 🌻🌻

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

When I met both my "neighbors" they interrogated me (very nicely) because they wanted to make sure I wasn't some city slicker who just thought living in remote Alaska was easy. They have seen SO MANY people only make it through one winter and that was only because they cant really go anywhere 🤣 But they soon realize that I came here prepared! Yes I would have taught myself how to hunt out here but being shown where to go and how to do it just saves me so much time. And nothing wrong with knowing more people to say howdy to at the gas station makes me feel more welcome. And I am glad my training kicked in when we saw they hunter that needed first aid. A common hunting mistake he made field dressing the caribou and he had cut himself pretty bad. 😉🧡

[@roseannejacquette9347]

I’m so glad you were able to get that driveway cleared. I know that it will be hard to keep up with it. The window solution looks good You are still getting light. Let us know how your mice solution goes. Be careful under those roof eaves. I know you are pretty aware of your surroundings. Any thoughts on getting a snow mobile yet? Have a great winter. Be safe.

[@thegroundedstarseeds]

Magnificent landscapes! Snow is so beautiful and I love it so much, but I can see the challenges your structures are subjected to regarding snow accumulation. Being so resourceful, I'm sure you'll find solutions. Talking about resourcefulness, thank God you had your complete aid kit again to help that gentleman. As for the mice, I'm glad you're establishing your boundaries with them as humanely as possible. Welcome to the winter season. Sending you lots of love and high vibes!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Best part of Alaska (to me) is winter! I absolutely love it! Everything just slows down and the solitude on a snowy day/night is amazing! My contractor and I decided to see what happened with the snow on the roof before we decide to do anything else. Many of the projects I want to get done will make the sliding snow no big deal. The first aid kit came in handy! He really cut his finger deep! Glad my training kicked in too! And you know, mice outside the cabin is just fine with me. But no trespassing! 🤣🧡😉

[@nealieanderson512]

Very nice video! Beautiful photography and great informational ideas.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Well thank you kindly Nealie! So happy you enjoyed it! 😉💚

[@clarkleakins879]

Maybe next year $ you can replace the windows with 3 pane? Seems that having a plow for the truck is necessary in your neighborhood. I think you have a tractor in your future, and for the farming? What do you do with the dead critters? Toss out for the wildlife? Will they also get terrible sick from the bait? Is a covered parking shed in the future? Not enough time for your son to move in the firewood? HAHAHA! Your episodes are getting higher quality every time!

[@Frostytravels]

Cornbread mix and equal amount of baking soda will rid the mice and or rats. Air is the insulator. It keeps cold out and heat in.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good morning Alone. Once again, an excellent video with spectacular production values. Thanks for sharing a look at your cozy home in beautiful remote Alaska and have a great weekend. 😊😊

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Richard! So happy you enjoyed the video! 🧡🤗💚

[@lyndad1255]

Out of total ignorance can I ask a question. Why isn’t there a doorway into a sealed wood shed inside the house so you can access wood from inside without having to clear snow away and avoid going outside. Via a mud room so cold air doesn’t come into main cabin.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

One of the next projects I would like to get done is to have the front of the arctic entry covered with a roof. Basically extend the big slant roof all the way to the front of the cabin. Then I would have a door going into a "dry" area for stacked wood. the current wood shed was a temporary structure my contractor put up with extra wood laying around. If I want to keep that permanent he will need to shore it up better for sure. Thank you so much Lynda! 🧡😉

[@patrobertson772]

I am glad I found your channel! Thank you for the advise getting ride of mice. I live in a cabin in the woods and no matter how much I seal things up, I fight mice all the time.

[@suemontgomery9833]

Love your channel, started with episode 1 and watched all, just found you. Must say you bring a whole new meaning to "Go big or go home", no tiny house or minimalist for you girl! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@AmyinAK]

I have been watching your videos for about a year and always love seeing your progress. I grew up in Valdez and lived there for 30 years. I now live in Cordova. I am sure you have considered it but will still say it in case not... when you know there will be a storm, park as close to the beginning of your driveway as you feel comfortable, so you can still shovel or scoop your way out to the road! Then you still can leave bit just have to hike into the cabin!!

[@stevefisher2121]

Never a dull moment!!!!!! The snow is soooooo beautiful - I am still waiting for it here in Ohio. Stay safe and take care.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

The snow is awesome and I love winter here! How are winters in Ohio Steve? 😉🧡