CRAZY, Remote Homestead Winter Supply Run!

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Curmudge inn Alaska

Curmudge inn Alaska

Күн бұрын

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@ZombifiedWatermelon
@ZombifiedWatermelon Ай бұрын
I would fail so hard at life in Alaska. I can't even shop for week without getting home and going "Aw crap I forgot......" 🤣😂😂🤣
@sunowl5301
@sunowl5301 Ай бұрын
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
ooh we have done that a time or two lol. It is normally things like nails or screws. Thank you for stopping and watching.
@RH-sb5co
@RH-sb5co Ай бұрын
👏👏👏
@kathypaaaina3953
@kathypaaaina3953 Ай бұрын
Aloha hugs 🤗 my freezer is so empty You two are so industrious Costco are super stacked to the rafters. Last week they where a but short. Graditude to God for Matson, love the fast firward😢God Bless and keep you cozy healthy Happy alway
@littlebigkicker
@littlebigkicker Ай бұрын
@@ZombifiedWatermelon naw I would be scared Aliens would abduct me at night
@graelesretro
@graelesretro Ай бұрын
My uncle was the conductor on that exact train for many, many years. Sadly he passed away a couple of months ago. Good to see the train still running right! RIP Buddy.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
I am sorry to hear that. When was he with the train?
@Melissa-gn3dv
@Melissa-gn3dv Ай бұрын
It's beautiful to see a train with no graffiti.
@Melissa-gn3dv
@Melissa-gn3dv Ай бұрын
It's a beautiful train! Sorry for your loss.
@graelesretro
@graelesretro Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak His name was Buddy Gray, he ran it until 2009, He was also the commander of the VFW there in Talkeetna. I believe he was at the station in 2010 and 2011, then he fully retired. We let his ashes go at hurricane turn.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
@@graelesretro Sorry to hear this. Did he pass not long ago? I believe they had a big send off for someone named buddy at the VFW over the spring or summer
@exploremoreak8539
@exploremoreak8539 29 күн бұрын
I’ve lived here for 18 years and never knew the trains provided this sort of service. I thought it was mostly for tourists. I’m happy to see that I was wrong. Very cool! What a useful service!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 29 күн бұрын
The tourist is the main focus but us off grid folks turn into the tourist attraction. lol. We get loads of questions when we get on the train. :-)
@swoopdog54
@swoopdog54 Ай бұрын
When one moves to Alaska, life revolves around getting ready for winter all year round. That is truth.
@GeckoHiker
@GeckoHiker Ай бұрын
In Missouri, we spend half the year getting ready for winter and the other half getting ready for summer.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
This is the way. food and wood all the time.
@freelanceminddrift
@freelanceminddrift Ай бұрын
The only time we don't think or talk about Winter, is in the Spring 🙂 But that doesn't last long and we're back thinking about Winter storage and supplies. Stay Warm and Safe good Northern people.
@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska Ай бұрын
Definitely!
@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska Ай бұрын
Winter is definitely a full time job here in Alaska.
@Alaskaguitarguy
@Alaskaguitarguy Ай бұрын
Talk about winning the KZbin algorithm lottery!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
RIGHT! this was a shock to Sarah and I.
@Alaskaguitarguy
@Alaskaguitarguy Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak it’s a good video so well deserved.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
@@Alaskaguitarguy Thank you. Means a lot.
@xShadesx3
@xShadesx3 Ай бұрын
It was the train thumbnail that got me !
@msfeistybabe
@msfeistybabe Ай бұрын
Yep!! Train got me. I watch lots of homestead & shopping videos. Plenty of long drives, boat rides & ATV or snowmobile rides to get to & from their homes. 1st I've seen a train!!
@nim3186
@nim3186 Ай бұрын
Many don’t realize how much work it really is to process all of the meats and perishable foods once you get home. Personally that is the most exhausting part bulk shopping! You can’t stop just because you’re tired it hast to get done or you just wasted a ton of money! Bless you and your family with a healthy and peaceful winter!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
OMG yes it is the hardest part. It took me hours. I did not include all the repacking. I saved things like the cheese for last as I know as long as it was kept good and cool it would be fine. Thank you for watching.
@nim3186
@nim3186 Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak while I don’t live in a remote location, I did grow-up in one and still do my all my shopping this way! I try to buy meat, cheese, butter etc for one year at a time and then dry goods on any other shopping trip that way I only go to store for milk, eggs and vegetables/veggies! It’s SAVES me SO MUCH MONEY 💰 and I’m never stressed about what for dinner 😂😂😂😂
@louisegross3886
@louisegross3886 Ай бұрын
@@nim3186 this channel makes sense with all the crap going around the world your channel makes us thing and yeah our life I good all the the technology and this and that big you see a another way of living it looks peaceful maybe y'all y'all figure it out a peaceful life and yeah we living good but maybe just scope sometimes on you tube you see another part of America and how y'all rolling so what we saying if it works for you hell I might buy a farm and be chilling but one thing lol we will buy our our eggs from the store cause something about them fresh eggs we won't eat so school us about them eggs do they have to be processed first like the cow milk
@nim3186
@nim3186 Ай бұрын
@@louisegross3886 Thanks for the question I am more than happy to give you my thoughts! Eggs from the store are pasteurized, The reason they’re pasteurize is because they are laid in unclean/unhealthy factories and then stored and shipped long distances. All of the movements and transportation of the eggs wears off the natural barrier and allows bacteria to get into the egg therefore they must be pasteurized. Which basically means you’re sterilizing the egg. Eggs you buy from local farmers are unpasteurized, they don’t need to be pasteurized and they don’t need to be put in the refrigerator because the chickens produce a natural barrier on the egg when they Are laid this natural barrier completely seals the eggs from air getting in. You can leave these eggs on your kitchen counter up to four months and they will still be fresh. Caution ⚠️ If you wash the egg you’ll be washing off the natural barrier and therefore air will be able to get in through the pores of the egg and you will have to then refrigerate that egg and it may only last just a few weeks. We are the only country tthat pasteurizes our eggs and milk! We are also one of the only countries that mass produces these products in large warehouses under unhealthy unsanitary conditions. In other countries local farms produce most of the milk and egg products. And they are sold locally so there is no need to pasteurize. Mega corporations are the only reason that we pasteurize milk and eggs, because large corporations have taken over our farming industry and it is cost-effective for them to just pasteurize it and sell it to the public instead of actually raising the animals in the clean environment!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 22 күн бұрын
If we take the eggs inside and they are clean we water glass them. This will keep the eggs edible for up to 2 years. They can not be washed. Anything that is dirty we keep in the pantry until used. We eat a lot of eggs and I bake a lot so they get used pretty fast. We just wash them just prior to using them. Rotate the stock so you use the old ones first. I wish they would stop killing the milk we drink. We drank it from the animals for thousands of years. Now in the last what ever short years it is bad for us just because a few people had issues with it. Raw milk is so much healthier for the body.
@jerryogstad688
@jerryogstad688 Ай бұрын
Iam 82 and live in Idaho and use to live in AK by the sutina river off the grid for 14 years and loved it but got to old to do the hard work . cutting wood snow plowing . thanks for this video.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Right on! The Su is right across the tracks from where we get dropped off. It is amazing to explore it in winter and summer.
@luciabriseno4065
@luciabriseno4065 Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak
@aknorthernman
@aknorthernman Ай бұрын
Looks like you are on the straight away south of 232
@jhosk
@jhosk Ай бұрын
Something those who are older can do if needing hard work done. Do classes on wood cutting, building skills and so forth. It will bring people in to learn, but they do the work and you critique them and help sharpen their skills.
@swoopdog54
@swoopdog54 Ай бұрын
God bless you, sir.
@davidhill2677
@davidhill2677 Ай бұрын
I'm an Amazon employee. I think of rural people like you in Alaska and Canada every time those packages are in my hands. I know that going to the store isn't an option when our packages do not arrive as expected. If there is an issue, I prioritize getting it fixed to the package keeps moving.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Very nice. I think they just opened or are about to open a Amazon center up here. Is this true??? All of us Alaskans and Canadians are happy to know that you prioritize stuff for those up here. Thank you. :-)
@Dina-lc4bt
@Dina-lc4bt Ай бұрын
As someone in a city, I am ok if my package is late. Thank you for thinking of rural folks!!
@tarabooartarmy3654
@tarabooartarmy3654 Ай бұрын
I wish more Amazon employees cared so much. I just canceled Prime after being a member since the beginning because it had gotten to the point where half my packages were late and the last straw was a medical supply that was supposed to arrive from 8-10 PM Friday and it never did even though it was out for delivery all day and then it said it wouldn’t come until Monday. I have a medical condition that really needed that item and I can’t get it locally. My local delivery people just can’t get the job done anymore for some reason. 😢
@donniemorrow6672
@donniemorrow6672 Ай бұрын
Damn,Tom Hanks type
@donniemorrow6672
@donniemorrow6672 Ай бұрын
Have you been to the island
@yuutify
@yuutify Ай бұрын
Alaskans are built different. I know i could never do this, the upmost respect to you and your wife sir
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thank you. It is a challenge at times that is for sure.
@Theresa-t6d
@Theresa-t6d Ай бұрын
I am so impressed by what you both did in one day. I would fall over and die from how tired I’d be. A train trip, what looks like a rented U-Haul or something, a thousand pounds of food, dogs, lifting heavy totes and coolers, packing it, train ride back, loading and transporting it, processing it, putting it all away…. Yeah I would not make the cut and I’m 35! That’s one long day. You two are really tough.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
It is actually over a few days time period. train comes in late in the day and we stay in a rental in town do all our shopping then come home the day after that. We sleep well when we get home lol
@mississippioutpost2895
@mississippioutpost2895 Ай бұрын
How did the truck rental get returned??
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
@@mississippioutpost2895 it’s not a rental. It’s ours. It stays in town as we do not have roads that lead to our home.
@Theresa-t6d
@Theresa-t6d Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak Ohh okay that sounds more doable 😅 I was thinking why am I so weak lol
@lindapetersen1800
@lindapetersen1800 Ай бұрын
I would buy a U-Haul truck and make the haul then !!!
@geraldroberts4721
@geraldroberts4721 Ай бұрын
I'll never complain about driving 15 miles to get groceries and gas again.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
You should see how we get gas and diesel up here lol. Thanks for stopping and watching.
@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska Ай бұрын
Ha! I love it!
@karbear26
@karbear26 Ай бұрын
Haha yup Costco is half an hour away and I’m like that’s too far away I go to Sam’s club that’s 7 min away!
@user-dw4cv3xq5u
@user-dw4cv3xq5u Ай бұрын
Insane. I live next door (literally I can see it from my backyard) to a Vons…my grocery store trip is 100’ of walking.
@davestevens4263
@davestevens4263 Ай бұрын
Yup this really puts it in prospective. When you think you have it tuff , theres always someone that has it harder . A different mind set & lufe style , its all a trade off
@cynthiaoconnor7185
@cynthiaoconnor7185 Ай бұрын
I enjoy this type of video as I am disabled and have to live vicariously through people like yourself. I still am looking forward to living on my own and buying things I want (I currently have been living with my daughter for 4 years, ever since I had a stroke). Good luck this winter!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
ooh my. I hope that you are healing up good. We are happy to have you here with us.
@christieflesch3750
@christieflesch3750 18 күн бұрын
just found your channel and I subscribed
@Lynne2106
@Lynne2106 Ай бұрын
You both amaze me. Your organization, your stamina, your positive mental attitude are off the charts.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Why thank you. When we have to do this kind of shopping haul we have to make sure it stays organized to make it all fit.
@joeweiss428
@joeweiss428 Ай бұрын
Takes a lot to prepare for the long Alaskan winter and thanks for sharing your way of life !
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
You are welcome Joe. It is wild and crazy to get it all done but it is done. lol
@Sugarmountaincondo
@Sugarmountaincondo Ай бұрын
I think it is really cool that the Alaska Railroad runs such a supportive train for all the folks living off-grid. #1 I would suggest you build a bigger tow behind trailer for the 4-wheeler so you can carry all goods in 1 trip. #2 build a bench for under the lineside tarp so that you have a place to sit if one of you stays behind to watch over the 2nd load from bears. #3 You can make a cordage trail over your wet spots using smaller timbers not suitable for splitting. #4 Have you ever thought about raising rabbits as an additional source of meat? Then my last question is do you do any fishing to supplement your food as well as for the dogs? I hope you bought more ammo at Bass Pro Shops and bought the dogs some rawhide chewy bones as entertainment for them on those long winter days coming. Love the channel, subscribed and I look forward to seeing more of your video's ❤👍👍
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Great comment. A larger trailer is in the works. I am waiting on parts. We will be building a small shelter to stow the side by side in and have a spot for Sarah to sit with the pups. Just sitting out side is not safe. you have to always be looking around for bears. We have the highest black bear population in the state in this area. Sarah can not unload the totes by her self and I will not leave her at the tracks for safety reasons. However the bears normally hide for a while after the train blows its whistle a few times so the goods are safe. In the years we have been here nothing has bothered the food or items at the tracks. It does not take long to get back and forth. We have already started a corduroy road in places with old bad trees. It just takes time to get it all. We have had a lot more rain this year than normal that is why it looks like it does not. I would love to raise meat rabbits but Sarah gets to attached to them and would not allow me to butcher them. We do have a number of chickens. We intend to get some meat birds in the spring. ooh yes we love fishing. We caught our limit of red salmon in 4.5 hours this summer. 35 in total. Some a fillets in the freezer and some we smoke and can. Thank you for making a great comment and asking and stating things. We love that kind of thing.
@Sugarmountaincondo
@Sugarmountaincondo Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak That all sounds great, just keep Saah away from the Rabbits and tell her it's chicken when you cook LOL it works every time I cook it for people who have never eaten it before, same goes for Deer meat 😝 As a Chef, I can tell you many funny stories about things like that and women that swear they would never eat "Bambi" and then praise my foods Ha ha, I love doing that. Rabbits can live off of pelletized food same as a dry dog food and any vegetable scraps could go to them in the wintertime as well. Do you have a winterized glass house for raising fresh vegetables and spices and just junk food for the chickens? Having some bill goats would be good too, the female would give you milk for making yogurts & cheese with and over the years you could cycle out the old with the young ones. And goats will eat damn near anything including the bark off of trees. You would need a high fenced in area for them for a free range, or they can be tethered to a leash & pin. But they would need a warm environment during the winter time and would eat any dog food or scraps you could manage including bark off the woods you burn inside the home. Another good investment for you would be a small copper distillery and you could make your own moonshine liquor. Also consider planting pumpkin plants along your trail in the water intensive areas, they soak up a lot of water and you just need to grow or buy 2 pumpkins and you will get a ton of seeds from them and just eat the meat from them and throws the scraps out in the spring time in your problem areas and they will propagate themselves over and over and just leave them alone every year and the patch will grow bigger and bigger. Also cut down some adjacent trees to your problem areas to get more Sunlight on that spot and use the wood for your corduroy road. I am not an expert, but I am ex-military and have studied survivalism for a long time and I am ready here, I wish I could do what you are doing there, but do to my health I have to live close to a hospital 😞 You both have my admiration for living this life style at your age and of course I want the best success of your endeavor, you are an inspiration for so many people. ❤
@dianemorel4225
@dianemorel4225 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I find this fascinating.
@JAMESMT-mm6zl
@JAMESMT-mm6zl Ай бұрын
Made that trip many times in the early 80’s. Glad to see the RR still helps all the remote people. Great video, thanks for sharing.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
You are very welcome. Thank you for checking it out. We love the RR they treat us very well.
@jpkomaha3050
@jpkomaha3050 Ай бұрын
Vert Interesting! New subscriber here. Who owns the white pickup you drove from the train to Costco? Does someone else drive you to Costco?
@aknorthernman
@aknorthernman 22 күн бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak I lived in the hills east of the tracks at “236” early 70z till early 90z best days of my 79 years my time in the bush added many years to my life😄😁✌️
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 22 күн бұрын
@@aknorthernman Nice. then you were roughly 3 miles south of us on the tracks. Did you know Jim and Nancy J.? It is the place they had that we purchased.
@joanntwiss4429
@joanntwiss4429 Ай бұрын
Wow amazing all the steps it takes to get your stuff done and back to the cabin.This video was very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello Joann. Glad you liked it. Hope to see you in the live on the 28th.
@joshp3994
@joshp3994 Ай бұрын
I just saw a thumbnail picture of a train and had to watch because I love trains. This was a treat to come along for such a unique "run into town". Thank you for sharing!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
You are welcome. We love the train here.
@donnaleveron5711
@donnaleveron5711 Ай бұрын
That train is beautiful, here in Texas, not so much, all drab colors.
@christinanorton5822
@christinanorton5822 Ай бұрын
Same here. I came for the thumbnail and stayed for the great content. I can't wait for the October 3rd adventure
@pamvancleave6722
@pamvancleave6722 Ай бұрын
I love trains too! Actually work in a train yard but not actually on them. They are fascinating though!🎉
@tombecker1330
@tombecker1330 Ай бұрын
Used to be a show on cable showing how off grid people lived in Alaska and their use of the train. I loved it. Alaska is an awesome state. Thanks for making the vids 🤠
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
That was Railroad Alaska. Our property was on the show with the original owners Jim and Nancy. thank you for watching.
@jenksify
@jenksify Ай бұрын
I would love to see that show start up again.
@josephanthonypuccio4704
@josephanthonypuccio4704 Ай бұрын
I remember that show… I mostly remember the very bizarre looking conductor on that train… he always looked made up somehow. Stay warm guys
@captaincrustyradio
@captaincrustyradio Ай бұрын
Yes, we loved that show as well! Now we many watch KZbin Premium with no ads. The rural lifestyle shows, offgrid, fixing stuff channels, shtf channels. Learn a new tip everyday. Excited I found your channel, through the KZbin suggested page. We will go back and start from the beginning. Be well,my new friends.
@mightymommom5888
@mightymommom5888 Ай бұрын
I loved that show! Wish it was still running.
@junkinjodi
@junkinjodi Ай бұрын
I just found your channel. Lord have mercy! Y'all are a shining example of what people can do if they are passionate about it. Will definitely be checking in often
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
well thank you. :-). we love it here and want to keep our home, bellies and lives full. Sharing with you all is an amazing bonus.
@cfraser650
@cfraser650 Ай бұрын
Finally somebody that makes multiple trips in and out of Costco. Every single time me and my wife go the looks we get never get old.....
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
lol ooh we got some looks. lol
@dutchglobetrotter4513
@dutchglobetrotter4513 Ай бұрын
I work on a sailing yacht, this is exactly how we provision for a long sail. Huge amounts of food all has to be brought to the boat with the dingy, taking multiple trips. Then repack and stow everything. Really enjoyed this video and you have a new subscriber.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I lived on sailboats for years and had to do that as well. Was always a challenge when solo which was most of the time.
@dutchglobetrotter4513
@dutchglobetrotter4513 Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak Oh yeah doing it solo sucks, when the owners are not aboard I'm the only one on the boat. Just launching the dingy by yourself is doable but not preferable. Then an hour long dingy ride to the dock and after a 3km walk get fresh fruit & veggies for a week, some fresh bread and meat and. walk back, with 60-70 pound of stuff. ahh.. you know the drill.
@margiemurray2147
@margiemurray2147 Ай бұрын
​@@dutchglobetrotter4513sounds like you need a little red collapsible wagon to walk all that stuff back to your dinghy
@julieotter712
@julieotter712 Ай бұрын
@@dutchglobetrotter4513 At 82 years old, I am still doing 'the drill'!
@dutchglobetrotter4513
@dutchglobetrotter4513 Ай бұрын
@@julieotter712 Good on you, I hope I'm still able to do it when I get to your age.
@raven2263
@raven2263 Ай бұрын
I miss Alaska simply for the air, mountains, and honestly the cold.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
I agree and that is why we stay. :-)
@davidcolson7400
@davidcolson7400 Ай бұрын
Spent this past summer living in Katmai for four months and just happened upon your channel today. The four months I spent in remote Alaska were incredible and definitely made me more appreciative of proper planning to be able to live comfortably. I'll be following along more of your content. Thanks for sharing.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
ooh I am jealous. I would love to go to Katmai to photograph the bears. Proper planning is key as you said. Takes time to get it down. Our first year was not fun but we managed. Each year after has gotten easier. Thank you for stopping and watching.
@kindnessrules3885
@kindnessrules3885 Ай бұрын
I used to live in Fairbanks and North Pole, preparing for winter is the truly the adventure. Food saver was my best friend. Breaking down everything to get in the freezer and pantry is another chore. Much respect as you make it look easy and I so know the time and effort that adventure took. Blessings from Missouri.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Welcome and thank you. It is def a chore to get ready for winter.
@jerrydeanswanson79
@jerrydeanswanson79 Ай бұрын
In October 2001, we came to AK for a friend's wedding. They were married at the Chena Hot Springs. We flew to Anchorage...were picked up at the airport...drove to Talkeetna for the night...on to Denali for the day...then to Fairbanks. After the wedding...took the train back to Ankerage. On the train trip...several stops were made along the way to pick up several groups of people...coming into town for the Winter...to return in the Spring. They would stack rocks on the side of the train tracks to alert the Engineer that there were people ahead to pick up. We had a great time. It was a WONDERFUL trip! Since then...Been back to spend time bird-watching on the Kenai...and enjoyed the catch of the day...King Crap in Homer. I would go again anytime!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. We have heard that area is real nice, We have not made it that far as of yet. We hope to sometime in the next year or so. Most just winter out here. I think we have 5-6 of us that are year round. We have a long straight away area at our stop so we just wave at them to get them to stop. However we have a good friend that works on the train and we let her know when we will be coming to town. We love the Kenai. We went dip netting down that way this summer and had a blast. Homer is on our list to see next spring. Thank you so much for stopping and watching.
@ladyketurahinwaiting
@ladyketurahinwaiting Ай бұрын
I used to live outside Fairbanks. Loved it😍. And miss it
@sharonjoachim2602
@sharonjoachim2602 Ай бұрын
Hello..Thank you for your info..This is my dream to live there..Maybe one day!!❤❤❤
@sharonbarrett4895
@sharonbarrett4895 Ай бұрын
I just subscribed to your channel so I thank you so much for the breakdown of food! That was some very useful info! I also love how you broke down every step of the trip, from the driveway and back again. I know it’s time consuming but it’s all part of a way of life. You guys are awesome! I just returned from a week in Palmer so my AK dreams are huge right now, I cried when I left. One week is definitely a far cry from “permanent” which is my next step. It is true what they say, “Alaska won’t make you want to live there, it will just make you unfit to live anywhere else”. ❤
@janicegilman7672
@janicegilman7672 Ай бұрын
So does the “milk run” train stop in the winter? I just assumed it ran on a limited schedule during the winter. Before the Parks went in, we would take the train north to fish, camp and just have fun. I used to love the riding the Alaska Railroad. The trip to Seward is very nice as well.
@djahant
@djahant Ай бұрын
Alaskan's are so inspiring. The planning you guys have to do is incredible. Much love from Ohio.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thank you. We are glad you think so. The planning can be fun at times. The run to town no so much at times lol. Thank you for watching.
@leebornaman5508
@leebornaman5508 Ай бұрын
So nostalgic! I has the extreme pleasure of experience getting to live there almost 10 years..life changing, life fulfilling.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. I agree. It is life changing and fulfilling for sure. Thanks for stopping and checking us out.
@joanconnelly9265
@joanconnelly9265 Ай бұрын
This just blows my mind, as I sit here in my air conditioning in Florida!! You two have so much energy! Our grocery store is less than 5 minutes away..kuddos yo you both! Dogs are very cute!!!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thanks for joining us. What part of Fl? We came here from SW FL.
@joanconnelly9265
@joanconnelly9265 Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak, Melbourne. Grew up in Miami.
@SmithBeatZ1
@SmithBeatZ1 Ай бұрын
I love this stuff. Good ole American homesteading getting prepped for winter.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. Glad you are enjoying the video.
@hopeweber6794
@hopeweber6794 Ай бұрын
I don't live in Alaska I live in CA. I have been "prepping" for the last4 years. You just showed me what REAL prepping is.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
lol it is def a form of prepping. Never really looked at it that way.
@JillHughes-n1h
@JillHughes-n1h Ай бұрын
How hard is it getting as you get older . I’m 68 and I could not envisage doing what you do . Hats off to you . All the best from the Conwy valley north wales uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
It will get harder as we age more. But we can always find ways to do things as we do age. I am sure I could find a youngen in town willing to come up for good pay to do things. Hope you are well over in Wales.
@eagle-eye29
@eagle-eye29 Ай бұрын
We spent all Summer getting in the fire wood. After 30 years it wasn't fun anymore. Moved to town and got a propane fireplace. ❤
@ionecuff6323
@ionecuff6323 Ай бұрын
You all have to be exhausted from the multiple times of loading and unloading all that food so many times! That wore me out! I have ridden that train in Sept. of 2017, and I LOVED IT! The train stopped in the middle of no where to let a couple get on the train. I had a feeling they lived off grid back in the woods. How blessed you all are to be able to do that. Thank you for sharing! I will definitely subscribe because I fell in love with Alaska and the life style of living off grid. It definitely takes a special kind of person to live and succeed at that life style.
@Lalunabreeze
@Lalunabreeze Ай бұрын
Ya, you must fall asleep the second your head it’s the pillow
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Ooh it does kick us in the tail from time to time, This trip was a hard one. We purchased a lot more in one shot than we had in the past. Add the puppy and Zeus into the mix and it made it more of a challenge. However it is all worth it. North of the Chase Trail maybe 5-6 households are full time out here. We have a lot of people that are seasonal. However we have a few that are building cabins up north of us that want to retire to those cabins they are building now. I agree, it does take a special kind of person to be off grid. This is Sarah's first go at it. I have been doing it for years as I lived on my sailboats in Fl for years. Thank you for stopping and watching.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
most of the times I do. lol
@pamelacox6034
@pamelacox6034 Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnakwow, Florida to Alaska? I’d like to know more about how that came about.
@swoopdog54
@swoopdog54 Ай бұрын
If you think this is exhausting, wait until you have to stock the wood and perform the snow removal. This is all after you've BUILT your own house! LOL. It keeps one busy.
@wandaspinney6568
@wandaspinney6568 Ай бұрын
Your channel popped up in my new feed this morning. I enjoyed this video as you shared how you pick up food and your travels. Very Unique and I would love to live along that train route and your way of life. Thanks for sharing. I will be watching for more. 😊
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Welcome! We are glad that you found us. Living up here is amazing. We love it here. Thank you for stopping and watching.
@captaincrustyradio
@captaincrustyradio Ай бұрын
Yes, KZbin suggested to me as well today. And I already love the channel. ❤
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
@@captaincrustyradio So glad you like our videos. Lots more to come.
@HotPeridot2
@HotPeridot2 Ай бұрын
Wow - that's a lot of work to prep for the winter - but, being in a very remote area of Alaska, you have to prep for long stretches. So glad I saw this in recommended. I'll have to watch some other videos. I'm 71 and I don't think I could ever live so far away from everything (I've never lived anywhere but in the suburbs in 5 different states). I applaud you for your hard work and sharing everything with us.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thank you for checking us out and we hope you enjoy your stay. :-)
@cottagefireside3
@cottagefireside3 Ай бұрын
I have so much respect for you and Sarah, hard working, self-reliant and living life to the full. I love how you stop the train in the middle of nowhere to go to town to do a bulk shop, how does the train driver see you in time to stop the train for you to board?. Thank you for your inspirational video, we can learn so much from you and I'm looking forward to your future posts. Chrissie
@JohnHogan-vf5ru
@JohnHogan-vf5ru Ай бұрын
They have a great relationship with the railroad. The train knows who stops were and they are always on the alert. However one phone call can let the rail know . Hey I'm going into town
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
We let them know ahead of time and we have a 3/4 mile straight away on either side of us and they can see us pretty well. Thanks for watching.
@sandijammes7761
@sandijammes7761 Ай бұрын
@curmudgeinnak soooo.... you guys have the COOLEST Uber there is!!
@Traveler-rv
@Traveler-rv Ай бұрын
Where do you put your truck for the winter?
@mbbuckeyes8386
@mbbuckeyes8386 Ай бұрын
@@Traveler-rvI’d like to know that too.
@carlalakins
@carlalakins Ай бұрын
The way he jumped off the tail bed of that truck right before he started loading the vegetables and meat…. Awesome 😊! My husband is only 63 and is now using cane due to knees and hips.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
I am thankful for having good health still.
@Kitnkaboodle_64
@Kitnkaboodle_64 Ай бұрын
Hi, Sarah and Rob! First time viewer here-so glad your channel came on my feed. I had the fantastic opportunity to visit Alaska about 25 years ago for a 2 week stay with a sister. They live in Wasilla, up a long, winding dirt road out of town. The most incredible trip I’ve taken so far. This was mid June thru first of July so the salmon were coming in down at the Kasilof River mouth. We drove down and camped on the beach for 5 days with a pile of their friends. A continuous fire going, a cook tent set up, 4-wheelers, dogs, generators, music, filet tables and cannot forget to mention the full size outhouse we brought with us. It was well planned and a many years’-standing event. At Low tide, the nets went out and we went about cooking over a fire, telling stories, walking or riding the beach, drinking and telling lies, and just plain enjoying ourselves. The tide shifted and with it came the Salmon. Once the tide receded enough, it was time to pick the Salmon out of the nets, get them to the filet masters who were set up and ready, then like a well-oiled machine, the rest of us were packing the beautiful slabs of filets into plastic bags and getting them into coolers. What an experience that was. Our last day there the Giant Dip Net fisher people came. They were across the water from us. Never had I seen such big nets and so many people out in the water fishing, practically shoulder to shoulder. That was really neat to watch. A few things for you guys: Do you end up with multiple Salmon in your nets at once when you’re fishing with those Dip Nets? You guys got into a truck after your train ride. Is that your personal vehicle and what happens with it when you go back to your home? Does it stay there where you left it or does someone come get it and store it for you? How did you two meet? Where are you from, if not the State of Alaska? What drew you to the location you’re currently at? Forgive me if this info is embedded in a previous video ~~I haven’t seen any others yet. It was great watching this video. Brought back so much wonderful memory content that I hadn’t thought about in years! Hope you or Sarah get a Moose! Looking forward to your next video, stay safe up there, and thank you both for sharing your life and times. 😊
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
We love the fishing up here. It is a blast. We went dip netting for the first time this year and had a blast. We went with friends who did a video on it. We caught our limits for two house holds in 4.5 hours. It was crazy and fun at the same time. I never had a double header in the net yet. I am sure that would be a challenge to get in. lol. Watch this past weeks video for some of your other answers. ;-). We are glad that you found us and enjoyed this video. Have an amazing day.
@bjh6665
@bjh6665 Ай бұрын
Just got recommend ur channel. What a fascinating video. I seen so many outdoor channels on KZbin and cable tv. No one has ever really showed the process of all the work involved in getting all the supplies. The journey from the store to home and then the repacking everything to store. So interesting. Thanks for the glimpse .Job well done. I sure take a lot for granted in my life.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. Thanks for stopping and checking us out. We try to show how things are done for us. It is not a easy life but we love it.
@homefries5557
@homefries5557 27 күн бұрын
I really loved this video! Very fascinating! Hoping you do another one after winter (or sooner) but with more details of catching the train, loading the train and more details of preserving !
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 26 күн бұрын
I just put one out a week or so back of more of the train process. Next time we do a big shop I will film a lot more of the store aspect of it.
@ThankfulQue
@ThankfulQue 29 күн бұрын
The Hurricane Train is a great ride. So many amazing riders and guides that can tell you all the stories. Good luck through the Winter. ❤
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 28 күн бұрын
Thank you. :-)
@traceyhill7784
@traceyhill7784 23 күн бұрын
Wow, this was fascinating. As someone in the UK, with instant access to local shops we certainly take our way of living for granted. Wishing you well for your winter season ahead x
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 22 күн бұрын
Living close to shops is nice at times. However the peace and serenity out here is amazing. Thank you for watching
@donnamcfarland162
@donnamcfarland162 Ай бұрын
We’ve all become sooooo soft… it’s such a SHAME 😢I feel the same- but I’m 67! Wish I’d done the move there when I was thirty years younger! With every day that goes by I wish it more and more!what TEAMWORK!! you’re an incredible example for us all!!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Sadly you are correct. most of the world has become lax in life. I have always been highly active with work and play so it has kept me going good so when the transition was made to here I was just fine and the same went for Sarah. We still have it easy here compare to even 50 years ago.
@pamvancleave6722
@pamvancleave6722 Ай бұрын
Agree
@camrynzell9731
@camrynzell9731 Ай бұрын
my dad passed away 3 years ago when i was 18, finding this video brought such comfort and familiarity to me. You have a very similar demeanor, and he was extremely into all the Alaska shows, and man I know he would have enjoyed this video! Thanks for being you, and making my heart happy today. Definetely a new subscriber, and cant wait to watch your videos!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
I am sorry to hear about your dad passing. We are happy that you found us and it helps comfort you.
@eveadams7785
@eveadams7785 Ай бұрын
Wow that was amazing all that you guys have to do for winter supplies. My late husband and I went to Alaska and were blown away by the beauty and scale as one does not realize how big Alaska is by watching TV. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us and stay warm. ☺
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
We sure will try to stay warm. Thank you for watching.
@SeaShell_Bee
@SeaShell_Bee Ай бұрын
Thank you Rob & Sarah for sharing your stocking up trip. Looking forward to the next Live. 👍
@justifiedgold
@justifiedgold Ай бұрын
This is totally fascinating. Congratulations on almost 1mil views on this video. I’m sure you’ll hit it! What an amazing way of life.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
So glad you liked the video. A mil would be amazing. We are tickled with the response it has received thus far.
@navyman8314
@navyman8314 Ай бұрын
I came across your content unexpectedly, and I decided to give it a try. I must say, I was not disappointed. Your video was truly impressive.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Wow thank you. and judging by your name you are in the Navy or former Navy. Thank you for your service. :-)
@jankent5677
@jankent5677 Ай бұрын
My goodness, you live in a totally different world up there. Were those little single cars going down the track when you were organizing the first uploading? Absolutely incredible and those lovely little doggos!! What beautiful faces. Stay safe, stay warm!!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Those are the work crews going from job site to town to go home for the day. We see them daily. Great bunch of guys. Thanks for stopping and watching.
@rrain3375
@rrain3375 8 күн бұрын
From Toronto Canada I’m 75yo. Never been to Alaska. I like your show and commentary. I have never shopped in bulk. Can’t imagine where to begin. I remember when we lived in Italy during the 80’s shopping every day. But, have had the need to buy in bulk. I did have a Costco membership at one time but, let it expire. I am happy it works for your lifestyle.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 7 күн бұрын
Hello and welcome. It does work well for us as in the winter we are limited on being able to get to town. Next year we will are going to try some different methods of preserving instead of freezing everything.
@lovegodlovefreedom2535
@lovegodlovefreedom2535 Ай бұрын
I can appreciate the very hard work it takes, to do what you both did in this video, and a person would have to be very strong, physically and mentally for this! I know what I can do and how draining it can be, to go into a city, purchase food, take it home, store it properly in the freezer, frig, cupboards and shelves…..whew!!👍🏾❤️🙏🏽
@Airbornespore
@Airbornespore Ай бұрын
I'll never complain about going to the store again.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
lol we have heard that a lot in the past few days.
@Theyralltakenfu
@Theyralltakenfu Ай бұрын
LMAO, I was going to write the same thing. I wait and complain about something that takes less then an hours time. I admire what they have to go through. I mean, it's a life they have chosen, but still, that's rough.
@queenelcene638
@queenelcene638 Ай бұрын
Just found you! Subbed, 😊,👍, and commented. Used to watch the train rides and the different people living off grid, who depended on the trains. So glad for your video, ThankYou for sharing this with us ❤️
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. Glad to have you here with us.
@Ruben-u3q
@Ruben-u3q Ай бұрын
Was stationed at Anchorage as a TDY, for 10 months. We helped people with food and wood as a volunteer. Moved and delivered probably 10 cords of wood. Had a great time.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
ooh cool. That is a bit of wood. We try to keep 20 cord on hand at all times.
@Jcozz
@Jcozz Ай бұрын
This is so cool, I was in AK three times in the 80’s and 90’s loved it. The people, the wild country, the adventure.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
it is amazing here.
@jinee8856
@jinee8856 24 күн бұрын
Honestly, you have my full respect. I struggle with eating a lot. I'm not even able to buy groceries for a week because I can't get myself to plan what to eat. Thank you for giving me another perspective on food♥
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 22 күн бұрын
I love cooking and the planning is fun to me. I like to try to pare items together to bring different taste to the table
@ingridmcdonald7644
@ingridmcdonald7644 Ай бұрын
I JUST got back to Colorado after visiting Alaska for the last 2 weeks! The colors were gorgeous. It was wet! I love that the train will transport goods like this. Great video!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
It is amazing here. We love the train. Glad you got to see Alaska. Yes it has been wet here as of late.
@NotSoRemoteAlaska
@NotSoRemoteAlaska Ай бұрын
I just did an $800. Dollar stock up trip to the same Costco as you I to got to see the jets flying around man I love watching them play. My trips aren’t as hard as you though an hour their an hour in the store and an hour back home. Plus if I forget anything I work at a Three Bears so no harm not foul. Thank you for sharing your adventure it’s always nice to see other people’s prospective on how they do things.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hey Stranger. I love that new business costco. The prices seem to be real good and they almost always have what we need. For us it is a 3 to 4 day trip. Normally a day shopping in Wasilla then the next day Anchorage. Hope you are doing good. Was great to finally meet you at the meet up in the summer. Hope we get to see each other again sometime next summer
@ieatcaribou7852
@ieatcaribou7852 Ай бұрын
After living in Palmer, Alaska on a farm for 20 years we finally moved to Oklahoma last month. Got tired of plowing snow 6-7 months a year. It’s a lot hotter down here (A LOT), but will be able to enjoy the outdoors year round, it’s much, much cheaper and we were able to buy more land down here. The lower 48 isn’t to bad.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Sorry to here you left. I can not do the heat anymore. We hope you can get your Alaska fix by watching us or other channels.
@nmnativenurse6965
@nmnativenurse6965 Ай бұрын
Wow! That takes a tremendous amount of planning. I admire your fortitude. I was raised on a cattle ranch in SE New Mexico and we literally kept a warehouse for supplies and processed our own beef. If we ran out of something, we had to wait until we had another planned trip into town, as it was over an hour away. Thank you for sharing your lives with us!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
I grew up on a produce farm in NH and we did the same thing even though we lived close to town. We canned all our food. Love the simpler style of living.
@eileenrice8775
@eileenrice8775 Ай бұрын
Alaskans are a hardy bunch. I imagine one has to summon the energy to do what has to be done but, good heavens, I’m exhausted just watching everything you did in one day.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
ooh we sleep sound about every night with all we do. :-)
@Inflamarie
@Inflamarie 25 күн бұрын
I am so glad this randomly popped up on my KZbin. Thanks so much for explaining this is amazing
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 25 күн бұрын
You're so welcome!
@melanytodd2929
@melanytodd2929 24 күн бұрын
Mine too. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️
@joegalka1
@joegalka1 Ай бұрын
1st time seeing your videos. What an amazing story - I am subscribing to this now. I love these Alaska videos! You and the "Outdoor Boys" are now in my top shows!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! and wow, thank you. We are honored to be mentioned in the same breath as Outdoor Boys. I love them. Hope you enjoy. I just got a huge upgrade in camera gear so the videos will keep getting better.
@janeegreene963
@janeegreene963 18 күн бұрын
I lived in Maine. My family is still there. My mom and my nana. I miss it so much. This reminds me of Maine it’s sooooo beautiful and peaceful.
@carl8790
@carl8790 Ай бұрын
This got recommended to me by KZbin's algorithm and this video did not disappoint. Great stuff!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@PandJsHomesteadAdventure
@PandJsHomesteadAdventure Ай бұрын
Hi Sarah and Rob! Great to see you have all your supplies for the upcoming winter months. We always read descriptions. Thank you again for sharing our channel we appreciate your support.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
We love you guys and your videos. We need to comment more on yours. We watch 90% of the time on the TV and can not comment. I need to sit down and type out comments for you guys. Hope youare doing good
@PandJsHomesteadAdventure
@PandJsHomesteadAdventure Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak Hi you two! We would love to see you stop by in our comment section! We are doing well, getting ready for our big salmon run, and hunting season has arrived. Hoping to fill our freezers for the upcoming winter. Looking forward to your next live stream! See you there!
@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose
@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose 27 күн бұрын
I'm so glad I stumbled on this video (and your channel)! I'm a writer and am always looking for people's lived experiences to add to my mental encyclopedia. I've been trying to research off grid living in colder areas and this is incredibly valuable. I love your vibes, too! Definitely sticking around.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 26 күн бұрын
Hello and welcome. That is cool you are a writer. I was a journalist for a while and use to love to write. I have been off grid a large part of my life. If you ever have questions feel free to reach out in email.
@S9r19
@S9r19 Ай бұрын
Full stock and loaded 👍 wish I could go there and spend the winter with you guys 😁
@S9r19
@S9r19 Ай бұрын
Or perhaps next winter you can spend it here in the Philippines the budget you spent for the food stocks is enough to cover your stay here for 2 Months.
@pamelabuchanan6710
@pamelabuchanan6710 Ай бұрын
That’s a lot of hauling, but glad you are obtaining supplies in preparation for winter! Love the dogs and your team work.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
The pups are amazing. Sarah and have worked very well together since we started dating. She is an amazing partner in all manners. Thank you for watching.
@kerryquinn6218
@kerryquinn6218 22 күн бұрын
Thank you for the look into your life, you live in a beautiful part of the world. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 21 күн бұрын
You are welcome. Hope you are doing well.
@marciaolson4878
@marciaolson4878 Ай бұрын
I would like to keep you in my prayers for safety, enough food, comfort, and peace. You’re braver than I, but living a life my husband would love! Please take care of yourselves. I’ll be subscribing also so I can keep track of you two!!!❤❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thank you for thinking of us. We look forward to seeing you in the comments area. We hope you enjoy.
@7779-c3m
@7779-c3m Ай бұрын
Amen
@brendasusanchristensen7058
@brendasusanchristensen7058 Ай бұрын
New subscriber from Wyoming. I'm so intrigued by those who homestead in Alaska. You all represent the best of living free!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thank you for checking us out. We love it up here and love sharing it with you all.
@carolhayes3107
@carolhayes3107 Ай бұрын
I am very impressed with your tenacity. Well done, stay safe
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thank you and thank you for watching.
@wilycat5290
@wilycat5290 Ай бұрын
Wow. Yes I understand that you shopped to carry you over the winter, but the effort it takes is amazing. Thank you for the video from Eastern Washington state 😊 🇺🇲
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
It does take some effort but the knowing we have it is a good feeling.
@stevenbarnes8238
@stevenbarnes8238 Ай бұрын
Great informative video and i learned that it takes lots of planning to shop for winter. I live in the central arizona mountains but am only 20 minutes from costco. Tnaks for letting us live vicariously thru you.
@JohnHogan-vf5ru
@JohnHogan-vf5ru Ай бұрын
Just as I'm sure your aware. S9me people don't understand that just living out there is a full-time job.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
You are very welcome. We enjoy sharing our lives with everyone.
@karenbachar5253
@karenbachar5253 Ай бұрын
I live in Arizona, which is possibly as far weatherwise from Alaska as you can go. I look forward to experiencing winter with you and seeing how you live. Thank you.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. Glad you are here with us. :-)
@robertbartmann8470
@robertbartmann8470 Ай бұрын
After a maga shopping spree, like the one you just shared with us, you guys must have been glad to call it a day, and get to bed. What a haul! We're glad you got everything home safely, and stored away in the freezers and pantry. What a beautiful sight and feeling knowing that you're set for the winter and probably longer. Hope you're able to get a moose. We have a Wounded Warriors dinner this Saturday at our Veterans Resource Center.( formerly the VFW). We prepare must of the day and treat our heroes to a sit down meal after a day of fishing. Sadly, we'll miss your 'live' but we'll watch it later. You take care and God bless.
@wendyponsford7428
@wendyponsford7428 Ай бұрын
I hope you mean “a MEGA shopping spree.”
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hey Guys. It was such a good feeling knowing that we are stocked and ready for the cold and snow. I have to go to town in Oct to get spare parts for the snow machines and construction stuff likes screws and such. You both know how I am. I have to keep busy. lol. I am so glad that you are honoring the wounded warriors in your area. Tell the warrior THANK YOU for his services for us. Any plans for a trip this year back to Alaska? Let us know and if you want the cabin again deg let us know as you both are welcome up here again at anytime. miss you guys.
@comeandtakeit5183
@comeandtakeit5183 Ай бұрын
​@@wendyponsford7428I don't know... a MAGA shopping spree would be a lot cheaper. Lol
@JohnHogan-vf5ru
@JohnHogan-vf5ru Ай бұрын
What i love so much about this channel is that it shows the real life of living in Alaska in the mountians. Not the TV drama crap but real life
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thank you so much.
@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska Ай бұрын
Amen! Us Alaskans are the real deal. No fluff and nonsense. Rob and Sarah are great!
@yvetteg8088
@yvetteg8088 Ай бұрын
oh my my sincere respect to the 2 of you. love your channel, 1st time seeing it and indeed just subscribe....keep warm up there. never been to alaska but its one place i talk about, love it
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Welcome! You would love it up here.
@mariobestic138
@mariobestic138 Ай бұрын
Great Video !! Absolutely look forward to Upcoming events. Stay safe & Healthy !!😊
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and thank you. Lots more coming up.
@donnaleveron5711
@donnaleveron5711 Ай бұрын
Just checked out your channel, interesting, while I enjoy solitude, this might be a notch above for me. I like seeing what this lifestyle entails, obviously not for everyone, but neither is city life.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. The solitude is not for everyone. We do enjoy it
@KrawallTusse
@KrawallTusse 27 күн бұрын
Stumpled across here too. What a load of work to get all these supplies in. Incredible to see how planned you do it. I love to watch people who live truly rural, very impressive!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 26 күн бұрын
It does take a bit of planning but it is fun for us as we shop very very little.
@romac9516
@romac9516 Ай бұрын
Video of the week. Loved the train that stopped in the middle of the woods
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Glad you loved the video. Welcome to our channel.
@FoxIslandRailroadCo
@FoxIslandRailroadCo Ай бұрын
This is awesome, thanks very much for sharing!! I’ve seen these supply trains in documentaries, but so cool to see and hear your point of view as the recipient. I’m building a miniature steam railroad to serve my homestead/small farm here in TN, but it’s sure nothing like you guys rely on there!! All the best & look forward to following along.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I love the small scale rail systems like you are building. Would be cool to have one we could ride up here
@julieotter712
@julieotter712 Ай бұрын
First time viewing you 2. Have subscribed. I am 82 and am still living on my sailboat for 40 years this September now by myself. I am currently in Agadir, Morocco.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and Welcome. I lived on my sailboats for years. I enjoyed it but my body said no more heat. :-). Thank you for watching.
@melanytodd2929
@melanytodd2929 24 күн бұрын
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@misslora3896
@misslora3896 Ай бұрын
Watching this video makes my heart ache... I had the good fortune of living in Alaska for nearly 7 years, when my husband got stationed at CG Air Sta. Kodiak twice. I love Alaska with all my heart and miss it soooo much. I would give almost anything to still live up there. I moved away in 2008, but fortunately, still got to visit for several years because my oldest daughter married a Kodiak native and stayed when we left. They eventually moved to Anchorage, but left Alaska 2 years ago when her husband, who works for OSHA, was offered the opportunity to live and work in Okinawa for 4 years. Unfortunately for me, they don't plan on returning to Alaska when their time in Japan is up. I'm envious of the life these two have built for themselves... It's a lot of hard work, but every ounce of it so worthwhile and rewarding.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
We love it here and would not trade it for the world. Thank you for sharing that with us. :-)
@suzanne3669
@suzanne3669 Ай бұрын
Your channel wound up in my feed and I'm grateful for it. I will for sure be watching your videos in the future. Thanks for sharing your stock up trip!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
You are very welcome. we hope that you enjoy our other videos.
@NerfHerder909
@NerfHerder909 15 күн бұрын
This was really interesting to watch from the perspective of someone who's had overseas postings where you get a consumables shipment- basically, you're in a remote enough place that you can't always get a lot of day to day staples, so you can send a shipment of just grocery-type stuff (non-perishable, so no meat or veg that isn't canned) along with your household goods (furniture, et cetera). There's a lot of very animated discussion about how best to structure your consumables shipment, what to bring, and so on. Costco is a big favorite for that, too.
@sssquadshorts2829
@sssquadshorts2829 Ай бұрын
Hello first timer here, I was confused at first about the train , truck ride but I got it. Thus was a serious haul
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. Yes it was. It should last us the winter with out a problem. Thank you for stopping and watching.
@JohnHogan-vf5ru
@JohnHogan-vf5ru Ай бұрын
Yes . In order to get to there place is a adventure in itself. When Robert says off grid, he means it. However once there all the things we have in our house he has. It's soooo peaceful , most of the time. Bears , moose , wolverines, coyotes, and wolf's call home.
@velmad5dilbert344
@velmad5dilbert344 Ай бұрын
WOW!! What s haul. Just bumped onto you guys, fell in love right away. Thanks for the train ride, i love Alaskan road seneries. 😊
@bigchick100
@bigchick100 Ай бұрын
Heh first time here interested to watch winter Where did truck come from ?
@7779-c3m
@7779-c3m Ай бұрын
@@velmad5dilbert344 Same here😁
@paxvobiscum1792
@paxvobiscum1792 Ай бұрын
I am in Rural West Virginia. Got to go to Alaska in the late 1980's for the USAF. If I could find a remote off-grid community of Like-Minded people I would retire in Alaska. I love the cold weather best.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. Thank you for your service. This area we are in has limited folks living in it. However just 5 miles south is the rest of the Chase community has a larger number of folks living in it and they are all amazing people. We love the cold weather as well.
@edithrae2845
@edithrae2845 25 күн бұрын
What an amazing couple I can't wait to see more never will I complain if I forget or run out of a food or toiletry item again. Sending best wishes from Scotland UK ❤
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak 22 күн бұрын
Hello and welcome. It is a pain when I forget things on the list. lol. Luckily we have a friend in town that works for the train and she will put stuff on the train for us.
@edithrae2845
@edithrae2845 22 күн бұрын
@curmudgeinnak Hi, thanks for the reply I look forward to seeing your next clip. Take care love n hugs from Scotland UK
@pompommania
@pompommania Ай бұрын
I thought you guys were going to jump in a random wooden wagon like the pioneers lol it's awesome that you can take your dogs with you. I find it hilarious that you have to hide coffee from them 😂
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
It is mostly the baby Mishka that likes coffee. Zeus will drink it if she starts the trouble.lol
@DragonMum13
@DragonMum13 Ай бұрын
Thank You folks for sharing this Amazing Adventure with us, it was EPIC! New sub from Kansas...my home is Wasilla, miss it, want to come home. Alaska is not for the faint of heart and is no joke!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. We are happy to have you with us. You should come back. You are right it is not for the faint of heart. Have an amazing day.
@DragonMum13
@DragonMum13 Ай бұрын
@@curmudgeinnak The rent for me & my son are cost prohibitive right now, so we are stuck here for now. I'm not getting any younger at 60! lol
@AsphaltRay
@AsphaltRay Ай бұрын
You're such a genuine man, loved watching this video, hope you guys have fun and stay safe out there!
@lindabruns6020
@lindabruns6020 Ай бұрын
Just found this video and truly enjoyed it. Very impressive! You two work your butts off but you have to. Don’t think I would survive living like that. I never realized how people have to stock up on food and essentials up in Alaska. Hope you have a comfortable winter and Spring and plenty on hand to get you through it.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thanks for stopping and watching. We will make it through winter with all these supplies. I do have to get a few odds and ends yet next month.
@embr9723
@embr9723 Ай бұрын
I was not prepared for how beautiful your dogs are!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
They are cute little critters. Mishka that baby is very cute.
@ouralaskahomestead
@ouralaskahomestead Ай бұрын
Congratulations!!! This is a great video. Very unique lifestyle. Looking forward to your Livestream Saturday.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the chat.
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
ooh and we love your channel.
@wendysmith6184
@wendysmith6184 Ай бұрын
your channel came up on my feed and im glad i clicked on it , this was so interesting to watch , i just love you tube as it lets us have a peek into how others live . thankyou so much for sharing
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. We are glad you found us as well. We hope you enjoy our past and future videos. We love how YT can reach out and expose you to so many things from all over the world. We have met so many amazing people via YT. Thank you for stopping and watching.
@michaellane5679
@michaellane5679 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your lives with us! Keep taping and I will continue to watch! Your good people!
@curmudgeinnak
@curmudgeinnak Ай бұрын
Thank you and we will.
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