Blizzard Warning in South Central Alaska: How Alaskans Prepare for 70 MPH Winds

Blizzard Warning How we get prepared for power outages!
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[@deloresserra6770]

All I can say,is if your going to homestead in the brutal winters of ALASKA,YOU need a man like Aaron.he is such a hard working man. providing.,and tending the needs of his family and home. I know Jessica.I don’t need to tell you that.and not to say less about you.because YOU are the heart of your home.doing all you do. Together you,s are a perfect couple. Love watching your family videos! 🙏🏻❤️

[@ravenlaughs9757]

Plenty single women have and do all the same work on their homesteads. Nice to have anyone man or women willing to do the work.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

He is honestly a blessing and deserves the credit, so thank you seriously for that.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

True. It’s work anyone that put their mind to can do. I’m truly glad I have Aaron todo for me most of the time. I’m hard headed and determined enough I could do it if I wanted.

[@BrendaJBarNett]

Love the drone footage. Gives a whole new perspective to your homestead. Stay safe and Happy Thanksgiving from West Virginia ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you it’s Wyatt doing it. He is picking it up

[@anniehinshaw9433]

I have my kitchen and basement ready for the winter, I hope that we don't have electrical shutdowns as my freezer is full of our meat and other things!! Your videos are fantastic, and I can live vicariously through you and your family. Thank you for sharing all that you do!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Love it! I’m so happy you choose to be part of the channel

[@theresefreeland3762]

Very informative video and wonderful scenery.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks! Alaska is beautiful, right?

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Thanks for being a tough Alaska chick! You found the right place to call home. ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much beautiful friend. I honestly love it here

[@cathyrobinson8667]

I am praying for you all. You have certainly worked hard to get so prepared. Great example for others.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much

[@Happy-xk4ge]

You are one of my favourite alaskan channels. You are so prepared but I watch another channel of a young couple just starting out and they are just so not prepared. This will be their 1st winter in Alaska. I really hope they watch your work. I'm in the UK so when we get snow here the whole country grinds to a halt . We only ever get 2or3inches. Absolutely nothing to what you have and it only ever lasts for a few days. Wishing you a very happy blessed thanksgiving. I hope you are going to share with us! Love you and stay safe

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you that’s so kind. We did come from lots of snow in Colorado, so we did have some idea, but Alaska has certainly been more than expected.

[@joymarie2793]

Goot am beautiful peoples 💚 my daughter came in here and said awww your watching the Alaska beauty and the beast lol she's to cute we just love y'all so arron is so blessed to have you beautiful lady ❤️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

No lie you honestly made me cry! I’m saving this message! We talk about him being like the beast on beauty and the beast so much. lol I love it I want to hug you!

[@deborahstewart2322]

Wher I live Alabama we hardly ever get snow , so I love watching y’all with snow and nice warm wood stoves, cooking on the wood stoves! ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Love it! We live for the snow though

[@berniem.6173]

Stay safe & warm. Tell Wyatt I’m very impressed with his Drone skills. Looking forward to your next video of the blizzard.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks he is learning. But he is learning to recored smoothly and it’s much harder than we thought it would be.

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jessica, Aaron and sweet family! Aaron is such a hard working man and you are a hard working woman Jessica. The longest time I was without power was 5 days. You do have to prepare for what might happen. I always made sure my laundry and house was clean. Food that would be easy to heat up on my cooktop. I hope Kodi makes it home safely and Wyatt stays with you at home. I hope and pray that everyone will make it through this blizzard safely. Sending prayers and blessings to you and your family!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You did so many amazing things! Thank you so much my kind friend!

[@lynnelewis9605]

Hope u r all stay safe though the storm.x

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you friend it’s like it never happened here

[@kathiekesterson9635]

Love the drone footage and music for the intro. Beautiful!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you our son has been learning to use the drone

[@susansteen9252]

Back in February 1998 in Northern NY, we had a major ice storm that took out electricity from South of Watertown on up into Ontario and Montreal Canada. That was on a Wednesday, and on Saturday, we received 18 inches of lake effect snow. We lost power for almost 4 weeks. We had wood heat and a spring way up on the hill that siphoned downhill even though we had no electricity. We had a frost free hydrant next to the garage, so our neighbors came and filled water jugs. The Fire Dept went out on snowmobiles to check on everyone. Goes to show, people come together when things go bad!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh my gosh that is a storm you won’t forget!

[@amsohn1]

Thanks for sharing and the great reminder to stay prepared!! Here in Texas, we have tornadoes and ice mostly for us to prepare for in the spring, fall & winter... summer is the heat. Last February we had the Polar Vortex whch Texans are NOT prepared for- however we had spent the previous 4 months preparing for emergencies- so we had a Woodburner and other ways to heat food [and i can loads of food, so we ate well! Neighbors ate with us too] April we were hit by a tornado, and lost power for 4 days... again we had prepared, so we did good. Each time we see where we are lacking and then attempt to address that area as we can with our finances... sometimes it's a slo go, however we are continuing to work towards being self sufficent and helping others. I appreciate you real videos... prayers up ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are honestly so smart. I’m so glad you were ready

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

I’m hoping for the best for you too ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much

[@susenmorris9702]

I hope you are all ok and that nobody got hurt😘😘

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

No one that I know of. Lots of crazy out there.

[@amandagibson6498]

This video was so much fun and informative I lived in Southern California I've never had to think of any of those things

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Love it thank you

[@Lrkb4477]

It’s was a bumpy night , I am in wasilla and it’s very gusty and power was flickering , but it was not as bad as this past January! Thank goodness ! Glad your safe and sound! Drove home over the flats yesterday was blustery and pushing my car about! Preparing before was a must!

[@Teena-yi9xw]

Glad you are safe !

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I’m so glad you are good. Even Wyatt’s school was out we survived.

[@Lrkb4477]

@@modernhomesteadalaska we have matsu coll and career tech , I kept them home , but no school today! I am just glad this was not as bad as we had in January, or the one January before that one! But keeping prepped is key! Stay safe warm this winter ! Hugs and happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁

[@lauragroux4444]

As you can tell, life got in my way and I am a bit behind on visiting! You are so calm and collected as you prep. I’ll have to continue on with your posts to see if you get the storm. Until our next visit….get those buckets filled!! ❤ Momma G

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Hello my dear friend. It truly was such a wonderful day. Just lovely

[@debbiemiller7342]

Hope you made it through the storm safely!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

We are doing amazing

[@cindynix2999]

awesome drone flying!!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much our son is figuring it out.

[@cindynix2999]

He is doing a fine job! He must have great parents!! Thank you for sharing your lives with us. @@modernhomesteadalaska

[@charlenegrady8781]

Being prepared is a must with that kind of weather coming. Good luck. Stay safe and warm. ✌️🇺🇸❤️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Exactly. Hopefully people start making prepared a way of life.

[@annahoover5296]

Jess I would be happy to take some of that snow.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I’ll see if I can put a package of it together for you

[@gillgallon9631]

Jessica ,great video, The first thing i would do was Get your family members home safe, if they are home then its less worry, if your son has power cut in his little cabin its could be bad, I know that wouldnt happen because you and Aaron are Always on top of things,.Your husband is worth his weight in gold x3, Please stay safe and warm ,thank you for sharing

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Caleb is completely off grid. It’s funny he never even knows if the power is out because his is always on. But yes I try and get him to stay here to know they are safe. He is like mom I live in my own house now. Sad days.

[@gillgallon9631]

❤ I totally understand .but no matter how old our kids are we always worry.Just stay safe and warm ❤@@modernhomesteadalaska

[@deloresserra6770]

Jessica. Just want to wish you and your family a happy and blessed THANKSGIVING. 🙏🏻❤️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Many blessing to you this season also

[@Diane-sx8mf]

Be safe. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You too my friend.

[@ZXX984]

When we were in NY and a winter storm was coming, people flocked the stores and not really clear the shelves, just get eggs,milk,bread,water, and meat. When a blizzard warning was in effect, forget it. A lot of foods not all are wiped out. People lined gas stations, filled propane tanks, and banks. We had blizzards before all the technology set in. Had to have my son’s school work all set in case the worst case scenario set in. Have a great Thanksgiving

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s so crazy but I was use to that in the lower 48. Here the average person had 3-6 items in the cart. No run on the store

[@tinafry6769]

Beautiful video

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much

[@1959dixie]

That snow is beautiful. I’m in North Carolina in the foothills. I’m so hoping we get some snow this year. And y’all home place looks like a winter wonderland. Stay safe and throw a snowball for me. Lol

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s so wintry here for sure! I hope you get snow too

[@alinelson2]

Hi sweet one! It is a hard life preparing for a blizzard in Alaska...WOW! You just take it in stride. I guess you have to be flexible to live there! I love all the drone footage...great job Wyatt! I pray you all make it safely through this storm! Big hugs and many blessings!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Exactly. It’s just another day around here. I do keep an eye out just Incase

[@Chris_at_Home]

Our power was only out for an hour yesterday afternoon. When I built our house I put in a sub panel with its own transfer switch to power lights, refrigerator, freezer and oil heaters. I can run our Honda 2000 over night on less than a gallon of gas doing this. We have a whole house transfer switch and a remote start generator when we need to run the pump and other high loads This is a gas hog so we don’t run it except for this. 25% of the Mat Su was without power last night. I see you live near the big tower. We see the top two lights of that from 10 miles away.

[@ravenlaughs9757]

We have a whole house transfer switch too. Next to a Generac its the best. To extend the generator we keep ours without oil or fuel so we fill them prior to putting outside, pain in the back but its how we do it.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s so crazy. Yeah Wyatt’s school was without power part of the day and was running generators. It’s a radio tower for the Christian radio station.

[@andreamorrison8419]

Good morning Jessica and Aaron and family!! Going to be a sunny beautiful day here in Idaho. 😶‍🌫️Stay safe and warm making sure your all prepared for the blizzard 🥶! I know heating and food should be no problem 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s been a good storm and we are surviving like it never even happened

[@alyssascott2643]

Wishing you and your family are safe. Amazing to see such different weather to ours. Thanks for sharing. We are also preparing in Western Australia but for extreme heatwaves and fires.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s so crazy! We could stare and have perfect weather.

[@annahoover5296]

Good afternoon Jessica,ma jar snow storm coming your way

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes for sure! I better run to get the few things I need for the holiday

[@elaineparker6986]

Keep safe Jessica, Aaron.Wyatt, Kodie and Caleb. God bless.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you friend

[@florencecampbell774]

Keep safe,Happy thanksgiving to you all.🌺🌺

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Happy Thanksgiving friend

[@fleurettewoods6080]

Praying for a wonderful Thanksgiving, be well and safe.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@tammihughes6229]

It’s beautiful at your house. I’m not ready for snow yet!!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you we truly love it

[@pamelab.4731]

Be safe…thanks for sharing tips on being prepared. 🩷

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

You also have lots of snow to melt in those pails fairly close to the wood stove to water the animals if needed like you mentioned. You have a lot of options 👍

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Exactly! I just try and keep a couple days in the event I loose power

[@tomclark9122]

Hope you stayed safe. I live off the p/w and our apartment lights flicked but didn’t lose them. My son works at essential 1 up the street and it was bad driving home for him last night in our short car. Ugh, I hate the wind.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

So crazy Kodie came on home her car was flying all over.

[@elizabethblanch5871]

My you all have a wonderful Blessed Thanksgiving ❤️🦃 prayers for a safe snow storm ride out 🙏🏼🥰

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@carriem7832]

We always tied a rope from house to barns if high winds and snow predicted……especially blizzard conditions….hard to see when snow blinds you. I would think Kody could come home rather then drive in the storm…..hopefully everyone has plenty of warm items, water n food in their vehicles. Plenty of wood near the wood burners I always want…I hate going out in a storm and try to walk with a arm load of fire wood. Love the aerial video of your countryside….. Big pot of soup or chili simmering on the wood stove……yum

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s so smart! Yeah after I made the video I gotta text that she decided to head home! Good call on that

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Brrr good luck thanks

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@yvettegerry9862]

Have an appointment so I’ll be back later !

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

See you soon have a blessed day

[@tesshomestead8019]

Yes I do the same thing get dishes laundry waters for animals n us . Everyone takes a 5 min shower so we all get warm water hahaha . Battery’s ready rechargeable flash lights , battery packs all ready . Gas is in generator shovels ready wood stacked inside for wood stove. Bring it on lol . GODBLESS sweetie be safe .

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yeas! I didn’t mention showers I should have we do showers too! Because you can go without but best if you are showered before loosing power

[@rev.ruthe.gallot9103]

When we lived in the woods in Maine and a Nor'easter was predicted, we would do all of these same things (minus the animal preparation as we didn't have any besides the cat) To this day I still always fill up 5 gallon buckets when I hear about a snowstorm, if nothing else we need them to flush toilets because the well pump won't work without power. I trust all went well in the storm and thank you fo all of the great videos!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It went great we survived winter again

[@AlaskaMyHeart]

Great video Jessica. Y’all be safe! Great information.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you friend!

[@terriprobst4680]

When we loose power here in the winter and bad storms we fill up our bathtubs for water for flushing toilets , washing up and the animals. We always have a well so when the power goes so does the water . The longest our power was out was for 21 hours so we charged phones in the vehicles and stuff like that. We have a small generator. But we need to invest in a bigger one for sure

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s such a great idea. Aaron and I were thinking when the kids move out we should get one of those bathtub bags, and just keep it full in the winter if it’s a tub they don’t use. Great idea!

[@terriprobst4680]

@@modernhomesteadalaska that would be perfect too. Great minds think alike dear ❤️

[@darleneanthony1840]

Good morning Jessica,Aaron and family. From Brewton Alabama we've gotten rain and temps in the 70°s

[@darleneanthony1840]

Also Happy Thanksgiving to all of your famil

[@pamgibbs434]

Happy Thanksgiving from Colorado! We have family in both Anchorage and Eagle River... Love seeing Alaska ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Nice love it! So warm

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Happy thanksgiving friend

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Happy Thanksgiving friend

[@deeengstrom2055]

Something I do in preparation for a storm, winter or summer, but especially winter, is running water in the bathtubs so we can flush toilets. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s seriously so smart.

[@angelmiller3224]

We're getting 2 and 1/2 inches of rain yuck from Virginia Going to Florida for the winter first time can't wait Stay Safe ❤Wishing you and you're family a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I saw that on the weather. Lots of moisture going around.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@riddle8062]

Wyatt did a good job with the drone footage! I am glad you all got everything ready, and stocked, before the storm hit. Prayers you all, and everyone in that area! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving. God bless you all!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you he is getting good with it. Figuring out how to make smooth videos takes time

[@gloriadavidson8599]

Good video very helpful 👍👍👍 WYATT great drone work 👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉 Love from the UK x

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are the first to notice it’s Wyatt that’s been doing it. Those video games are paying off?

[@carmenlalande707]

Are the trees you need to take down usable for fire wood? Stay safe and please keep making your amazing videos.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Depends on the tree. That one that the whole middle is rotted out is a no. They will get run through the wood chipper this summer. Others will become firewood next year it takes a year for them to dry out. Great question

[@yvettegerry9862]

Hello Friend !

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Hello friendc

[@sorij3560]

You are well prepared. Stay safe everyone! (You could pull your freezers outside and let nature keep the food frozen.)

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Exactly! If it got to that point! I fact we are talking about moving them to covered storage in winter outside so we don’t need to run them at all.

[@sorij3560]

@@modernhomesteadalaska That’s a great idea! Why fuss with a generator for the freezers if you don’t have to. Although moving them might be a pain in the butt.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@sorij3560 right. I’m wondering is it worth it to only move it twice though???? Food for thought.

[@afterthought72]

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours ..

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Happy Thanksgiving friend

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

You are a very hard working family. This was a very informative video Jessica. Ty for sharing. I just don't think about all the things you have to do living in the south.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much!

[@MyAlaska12]

I was without power for about 8 hrs that day. At least for us here in Willow, it wasn't as bad as they were calling for.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Nice I hope you are good now!

[@kathyyerger5027]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you happy thanksgiving

[@judyshoemaker9681]

Stay safe and warm. Does Peaches have a winter coat like the dogs do. Please show her more. I love seeing her.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

No no coat for peaches! We want her to grow a big thick coat herself! She is so cute!

[@claire2d268]

❤❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

🥰❤️

[@PhyllisMetz-g9k]

Cold

[@mechanictaft4848]

Also when falling a big tree always when comming through with back cut while cutting you need to be looking up tree for control the way your doing watching cut is dangerous .cause many times Branches fall break off and when your just looking down =bad day

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@lenalyles2712]

We live on the Mexican/Texas border by the Gulf and it rare for real cold weather, but understand the wind. We have lucked out for the last couple years on hurricane season, but wind storms we get a lot of.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Truly lucky I don’t love the wind!

[@shelbiemarsh6430]

♥

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

❤️🥰

[@yvettegerry9862]

I made it back home. Wow that’s a lot to have to move off your drive and road . In case you need help or have to get out. Poor Arron , I see the drone in the sky ! Wyatt is doing the drone! My Christmas gift is a colonoscopy on Dec 20 😢 be safe will keep you in my prayers, see you soon ! 💨🌨️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh my goodness. I’ll keep you in my thoughts. I’m happy it’s before Christmas that way you can eat!

[@yvettegerry9862]

Yes I’ll be all cleaned out and hopefully it’s my last one 😊

[@ravenlaughs9757]

The eagles clip the tops of the trees to have a place to hold on to while they rest and or scout the land.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s amazing to know! You seriously teach me something constantly

[@mikemckinley1031]

Hello I am new on your channel I am from Ontario Canada I did subscribe to your KZbin channel and thumbs up be safe out there

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Wow thank you! That’s amazing! Welcome to the family!

[@mikemckinley1031]

@@modernhomesteadalaska I lived in a 20x20 shed for three years with on insulation and just a metal roof and a couple of windows and wood stove in - 30 degrees until we built our house that was 35 years ago my house sits on a cement pad 200’ from the lake our house over the years I built on to the house three car garage one for my truck one for my tractor and three skidoo’s but let me tell you it was very hard at first we did plumbing electrical and now I am off grid for at least 5 years now

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@mikemckinley1031 that’s amazing I look forward to learning more

[@mikemckinley1031]

I hope your family with the blizzard and 70 mph winds be safe out there

[@mildredlindsey3144]

WE HAVE TO DO THE SAME THINGS WHEN HURRICANE ARE COMING. I DO LIKE YOU I KEEP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE UPDATED ALL THE TIME.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Wonderful. It’s simple when all you can think todo is well I might grab a milk, or a case of water,…. But truthful our gas tanks are full truck is full can’t think of to much else todo.

[@mechanictaft4848]

Age doesn't matter my best saw is a 1954 homelight open gear drive with a 72 in bar n chain

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s a joke.

[@tonjaprice9]

❤🙏❤🙏❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

❤️🥰

[@France2107]

Sounds like you make about the same preparations as we make for a hurricane on the gulf coast. The difference is the temperature. We make sure we have enough drinking water for people and pets. We make sure all the clothes are washed and dried and put away. We make sure we have plenty of food on hand because all stores will be closed as power could be out for several days up to several weeks. We fill up the bathtubs with water so that we have enough to flush toilets. We board up windows and doors to prevent flying debris from breaking glass. We fill all the vehicles up with gasoline as well as any generators and gas cans. We store all outside furniture and objects or tie them down so they won't get blown away or worse blown onto neighbor's properties where they can cause damage. etc. etc. It's a lot of work and you can't wait until the last minute as invariably some people do.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Very true

[@maryloudonoghue8447]

Did you ever get access to the basement from the inside!❤ it’s winter again!😮

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes! lol it’s not great but Aaron is building me a landing but he did get the steps done!

[@robertsteele-is4ug]

no how bad the weather gets where you are it`s way worse some where else

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Exactly! Perfect point! It’s way worse at our off grid cabin our son lives in. But even with the extra crazy snow, he never looses power.

[@deborahstewart2322]

Do y’all cut these up for firewood? Stay safe and warm!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Depends on the tree. Some of the rotten ones will go through the wood chipper this summer, and the good ones become firewood or projects but they will just be landscape this winter, lol

[@Yaya2214CJ]

Do you use the wood for your home that he felled?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes but it won’t be dry until next year.

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Sounds like a day in Wyoming

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

lol you are Aaron! He said the exact same thing sounds like a typical Tuesday in Wyoming

[@LittleChena]

Did the storm came? Didn’t see a follow up.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It did I didn’t go out in it. Our daughter had to come home. It’s hard to record without going out in the danger of it. It had no snow with it just wind. So it’s just miserable. Our son’s school lost power and he had to come home too. And the neighborhood near the school had thousands without power.

[@matildahenry641]

How do you prepare for the wildlife? Do you get bears? Big Cats?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Well not sure how to answer that. We don’t I guess is the best way to put it. We know animals can come and we would just let them do whatever as long as they are not hurting anyone or any animals

[@bettyharper2214]

👍♥️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

🥰❤️

[@cathybennion6070]

You will be doing a lot of wood chipping next year.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yeah! It’s wild!!! Always so much thank you

[@suer7005]

OMG your wood pile is too low Please fill it up

[@deborahschaub2925]

I was just going to say that !!!!! Water and wood besides food is the main concern !!!!! Or at least it SHOULD BE !!!!!!!!!! REMEMBER, I LIVED IN FAIRBANKS FOR 4 FULL YEARS

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

lol on sorry the wood shed is completely full, trying to clean this area so we can put up drywall and finish the basement. We need to put heat shield around the stove.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes yes sorry we are doing that on purpose to get it cleaned so we can finish the basement and put heat shield around the stove. We have a completely full wood shed.

[@danthedewman1]

life in Alaska is so dramatic, id be scared to live there..

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s a wild romantic beauty that tries to kill you. But it truly a gift to life here. But you have to want it. I truly feel it’s mot for everyone.

[@judithwright5084]

What are the big tall towers in this video ?.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s the Christian radio tower

[@mechanictaft4848]

Free tip learn how to start saw one handed also your chain is way too tight

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@daniellalambert9941]

I'm in a shock to see teenager inside the house and not helping outside...

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

My daughter is making a 4 course family dinner and homemade tamales that take 5 hours of work, and this is the son you insulted. He was doing the recoding so not being recorded bringing in all the wood for our wood only heat and he did all the animal chores. Our Teen Son Broke his back. What now? Life on the Alaskan Homestead has changed. Prayers neeeded kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoOVaK2poamaaa8

[@vdpeer]

I have to ask: why would anyone want this level of hardship at tat age?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

lol are you saying we are old?

[@mechanictaft4848]

Chain is wayyyyy too tightthats not a girl's saw you can take over 36 thick trees with that saw

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

If you had watched the previous video Aaron had purchased me a small saw, and was teasing me saying that is my girl saw, and so we called it his big saw, it’s a running joke. Sorry it was lost on those who didn’t see a previous video.

[@mechanictaft4848]

Buy a cheap plow for your truck your spending way too much wasted time with that tiny bucket

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

The tractor actually has done a fantastic job we are quite happy with it actually