Will it ever end?

Seems like winter isn't going to ease up for awhile. We got hit again. This was last weekend.

The plow came through and threw the snow back in 10ft.

Had a visiter outside my door.





Then he decided to take a rest in front of my Trooper and was nibbling on my woodchips.



A buddy of mine stopped by and decided to take a picture of me reading something.

Then got a picture of me being rude and dozing off while visiting with him.

Tried my hand at taking night pictures from my deck.







This is a picture of a cache my friend built for the first time. He did a nice job.

Went to visit an old friend that still runs dogs and these are a few of them.







This is Solo, he's retired and has run of the yard.



This is Lewis a rescue.

Then my friend returned again.






We have got to be the luckiest people alive to be able to live here and experience the wildlife and weather. I kind of had a lot of things to say today but, for some reason I just can't get with the program. I will have to think about it and try the next time. So, I hope everyone stays warm and in good health and enjoy what we have. Thanks.

Catching up

It's been awhile since I have made any posts with all the holidays and a few days just to cold to go to the library. There isn't a whole lot going on, just been hanging out at the town cabin shoveling snow and splitting wood and trying to keep warm. I have had some pretty cold days and lots of snow since my last post. For right now I am going to make this a picture post and then will submit another later.

We got 3ft. of snow awhile back





My burn barrel

There it is

A neighbor was just approaching as I took this pic.

Front of cabin

Ice cubes made by Nature



Still hard at work

Finally a walkway

Decided to make some lunch, Rabbit soup and it was good.

As you can see, the windows frosted up real good. A neighbor gave me the wreath thinking it would help with cabin fever.

Breakfast Christmas morning, powdered eggs, dehydrated hashbrowns, real bacon and cinnimon spice coffee.

View from my cabin

My temporary shower

The outhouse is still standing

View of my yard from inside the cabin

That's it pretty much for now. So, as you can tell by the pictures, I have been busy. All that work doesn't bother me at 64 years old. It does a person good to keep active and healthy. Next week, I get rid of my Android phone with the Internet and texting on it. This thing drives me nuts. I am going back to my basic old cellphone. Hopefully, I can keep myself on schedule for the library.
  I have just recently started going through all the things I have accumilated and don't need. I'm not even going to try and sell the stuff, I may drop it off to a place like a womans shelter or something like that. I way more than I need. We are so lucky to lve in a place like Alaska and to be able to live how we want, almost. I am also thinking about selling the town cabin again, I like it but, I will spend most of my time on my remote property, I would probably worry all the time if the cabin is ok. I am also going to start working on finding a partner, not sure how I will go about it but, it should be interesting. Not many women today willembrace a remote lifestyle and those who do, are either taken or want to be by themselves. It's tough being a single Bushdweller these days, LOL. Anyway, time to go, hope everyone is doing good and having fun.

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone BE CAREFUL

Merry Christmas everyone

Trip to Skwentna

My friend Dave and I left Deshka Landing Friday about 11am. This is us starting out.





Here are some pictures along the trail.



My friend Dave

Me of course. Couldn't stand the helmet. Put my Beaver hat on.

Here we were 2 miles from my place and got stopped dead in our tracks. To much snow. A guy and his wife came by with a Skandic super widetrack and went ahead and opened the trail.
  Here at the property and got the machine stuck. Had 4 to 5 ft. of snow.

Finally got a path cleared on the property.

Dave shoveled snow in front of the cabin.

Me tamping a pathway.


One of my many thick Birch trees. 26in. diameter

Snow on the cabin.

Well I have to cut this short. It took us 6 hrs. when it should have been 3 because of the rollercoaster trail and getting stuck 2 miles from the cabin. I will add more later.

Weekend and future plans

I decided to come in today and do this post as I need Wednesday to prepare for a trip this weekend. First off, Breakfast, French Toast [made with powdered eggs], moose sausage and cinnamon spice coffee.

and it tasted real good.
 This Friday a friend and I are attempting another trip up to Skwentna and will spend the weekend there. We may come back Sunday or possibly Monday. This morning it was 10 degrees at the town cabin. So, I am hoping it stays cold.
 I  am doing some thinking on the town cabin and may keep it as I am thinking about selling the Skwentna property and going farther North up around the Brooks Range. I just keep getting the urge to be farther away from the road system. If this happens, I may have to break down and find me a partner, of the female gender of course. It's hard enough to look at this old face in the mirror.

A lot of hard years showing here. I suspect, I will do this journey alone. The Brooks Range is a beautiful area and very little human signs around. I will go this summer and scout out a place that has just about everything I need, this will be an adventure in itself. As far as the town cabin, I will keep it as a place to stay should I come to town and let certain Bush friends use it if they care to. As you can tell, things are really getting better for me. I was in a slump for awhile but, I am back to my old self.
 Being at the cabin this weekend will be good therapy. [SP?] I hope the trip up is uneventful, I will take my 1910 Winchester 25/20 for small game. I want to also see if my phone works up there. I'm pretty sure it won't work in the Brooks, what a shame, LOL. What would really be nice is, I could find a private pilot who would enjoy the trip and share expenses to the Brooks.
 Well, that just about does it, hope everyone has a great weekend.

Getting better

First of all, I started the renovation on my new outhouse.
                           Before

                            After


OK, this was my attempt at a little humor. Things are seeming much better lately, I think it is because of the time of the year. Christmas time is by far my best time of the year. One day this week, I am turning in my Android and will just have basic cell service. I actually like coming to the library to use the Internet. Having it at the cabin spoils my down time. I spent yesterday shoveling snow.





   I had to make snow steps, the hill was getting slippery.


I have a few more projects to do and the weather is so nice, it is easier to get into them. This time of the year, I enjoy many things, shelter, food, warmth and my health. Not to mention the fact that I am in control of my life and no one else is. But, lately, I have been thinking about those who are a lot less fortunate than myself and many others. I bring it up because, the other day I stumbled on to a local radio station and the host kept talking about the homeless being drunks, druggies, dirty, smelly and a few other nasty names. I can't help thinking no matter how they got there, they are someones mom, dad, brother, sister, you get the point. It just saddens me that these people on talk radio who probably have a good home, has the means to help these people, rather than kick people while they are down. Their voice is heard in many parts of Alaska and can't help thinking they are a part of the problem fueling hate among people. So, as a New Year resolution, when I see someone down and out I will try to help in any way I can.
 On a lighter note, somewhere around the end of January, I am gong to help one of my Bush neighbors out, building a new cabin. I will look forward for that time. This is what Bush people do, help each other out when needed. I hope the weather gets colder, as I am planning to go to Skwentna this weekend. Last weekend was a bust.
 I am getting in my Bush mode, had powdered eggs and dehydrated hash browns for breakfast these past two days. Tomorrow morning, French toast made with powdered eggs and moose sausage. Life don't get much better than that. I am also going to build a temporary outdoor shower. I will provide a picture when done but, will spare you on how it works,LOL.
 So, that is my post for today and hopefully, I will have more to share on Wednesday. Take care.