The SILENT TREATMENT (Off Grid Alaska)
I think spring has finally arrived (at least the mosquitos have anyway). Along with the warmer weather come frequent rain storms. We have always enjoyed the storms here in the mountains. The colors of the sky are spectacular and are accompanied by thunder and mists. But this year we are feeling the urgency of getting the roof waterproofed on the old shop, a task we hope to accomplish within the next two weeks or so. By the time you see this video we will be back up at the cabin working on the back section of the old shop roof. See you there!
I am planning to release two videos next week. The first will be on Wednesday and the second on Friday as usual. Throughout this summer I am planning to take you on some adventures as we harvest our salmon, moose and berries. I think you will enjoy it as much as we do.
This Is My Alaska
PO Box 58228
North Pole, Alaska
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Now that's a skylight!!! Thanks.
There are many construction channels and vlogs to watch but your kindness toward each other and cooperation in tasks is amazing. Thanks for giving us a delightful change from what the world offers on television.
Tin removal with a shovel!😂😂 I love it.
Silence 🔕 🤫 is golden... ... sometimes 😁 only sometimes ó 😊
The next project will be the construction of an airplane! Such an amount of aviation aluminum should be used for its intended purpose! Everyone is busy with business: - the birds build their nest, Gale and Tanya too .... Most of all, I liked the two happy heads towering over the finished roof section !!
Greetings from Queensland Australia My husband & I are absolutely enthralled with your Alaskan lifestyle - as you can imagine totally different to conditions in this “ Land down under “ Thank you for giving us many hours of relaxed viewing -- such a relief - Keep well & keep safe -
Nice “Fish Wheel”
never a dull moment around your house...looking good!...thanks 4 video. be kind.
Just found your episodes on camping with Stella, what a enjoyable series. Great work.
When you were tearing off the roof, I'm surprised you didn't turn all green. Looked like the hulk going to town on that roof! 😳
Glad to to see less snow.
My goodness, what a ton of work y'all have done. One request? Please bottle whatever it is that gives you all that energy and sell it to us. I'm exhausted just watching.....but, loving it!
Awesome , lovely sunshine over there.....Great job too
8:50 !! Good thing that happened before those fine looking burgers!
You and the Wifey color coordinated! 😍🙂
Wow. Looking great! Very impressed with all your hard work. The structure is soooo much better. Those poor little 2x4 rafters were way undersized.
Hello Steve. Thanks! It is starting to take shape. It will carry the snow load this winter, that's for sure.
Always so fascinated by the processes. So efficient! I really cringed when I saw you standing on that broken 2x4!! Eeeek!!
I save your video for last during the day to relax and smile and watch two people enjoying working together, taking coffee breaks, barbecuing lunch, and smiling at each other. And Stella enjoying her ride on the lift (not sure what you call it). All with the beautiful sky and scenery behind you. Thank you!
It's amazing what you can do with a shovel ! Superb work ;-)
Thank you for the silent treatment!
Oh my! Lots of progress and what a dramatic change in weather. Really looking forward to a double helping of videos next week! Stay safe and God bless!
You and Tanya are just lovely guys, and at the end of the video frame in Hollywood - a hand appears, and then Tanechka's charming head. Take care of yourself! Greetings from Ukraine, which is fighting against the cruel invaders !
Good morning my friend. Tanya and I are sitting here by the lake this morning, drinking coffee and taking a short break. We just read your comment and are humbled and amazed that you take the time, not only to watch but also to comment. Blessings and peace to you from both of us
@@ThisIsMyAlaska Thank you ! Hugging you.
Great video!! Love the "silent treatment". Always amazed that you're doing all of this without a crew. You're craftsmanship is exceptional. Thanks for sharing it with us! 🙋
Good Morning my Nordic friend !! May the day find you happy, healthy and extremely wealthy.enjoy watching your video greetings from the netherlands amazing job as always
I love your fish wheels!!!🥰
Good Morning Tanya, Gale and Miss Stella - What a beautiful sunshiney (is that a word) day in Alaska to watch you folks work your magic. Always amazed by how well you two work together and how much you accomplish in just a week end of work. Still amazed by how I happened to stumble onto your channel in the first place and how much enjoyment I have received in watching all of your videos. Thank you for sharing your part of Alaska with us. Stay Safe my friends. Regards, Randy & Anne in Arizona
Thank you so much for everything you share with us I really appreciate it 🥰
Hello 👋 dear how are you doing?
Respect from Azerbaijan
Great video, lots of progress on the old shop. Looking forward to all your adventures next week. Take care❤️
Thanks so much Sue. We are slowly making headway here. Not too slow though for a couple of old folk :) Keep the faith! Peace to you from Alaska
Hello how are you doing?
You always make fantastic food . Wish you could share it with us all it always makes my mouthwater, who was in trouble you were very quiet 🤫
I'm tired just watching how much work you did! My arms felt the ache while you were holding the rafters in place positioning the screws.
HELLO from PUERTO RICO. I love your videos
Perfect picture of Stella and her mum. I love it and when Stella got a bonus treat from the bbq😎
only thing better than one episode, is two.
Wow. Really hard workers. I think Stella was saying "Hey, you almost hit me!" really enjoy the progress you are making. Thanks for sharing!
Dear Friends!! Seeing you in action is a real pleasure. Your movements are precise and accurate, both form a couple worthy of admiration. May the good Lord accompany and protect you. Once again I thank you for allowing me to share your rich experiences.
You two are such a laid back and loving couple, I enjoy watching all your accomplishments ! 😇😘
looks like y'all are waiting for each other to be the first one to talk. lol. love the videos
I like the occasional silent-style video. Your counterparts over at Simple Living Alaska have done that before. Kinda nice. Still, I miss your fun and affectionate banter. It looks like your beams are going to be sturdier than your walls!
That was and impressive amount of work that the two of you made looks so easy. Not afraid to admit I'm envious. Living free, beautiful and strong woman, and a great dog by your side! Doesn't get any better than that! Wish you guys continued success and health!
That's a lot of work you are doing, guys, I can hardly wait to see it finished product. Is amazing to see all that immense flat land covered with icy snow a surrounded by the mountains at the distance, picture perfect! May God keep you both safe always!!!
No more silent treatment! It took me awhile to get used to talking in your videos but we like the witty banter you all have! Great progress by the way. I think you had 4 videos up when I first started following you. Love seeing the different projects and getting to see a state we haven't been to. Afraid to go to Alaska as I fear I wouldn't want to leave, so I'll enjoy it through your videos! Keep up the great work!
Hi Gale & Tanya, watching you remodel a cabin without a crew of men, well it brings me hope that I’ll find someone to reconstruct my make shift back porch to a laundry room with sturdy walls. I kinda had lost hope in all remodel companies but watching you and Tanya, well y’all are giving me hope. 😉
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
I love watching your videos, you two work together so well, and it's obvious you love each other so much 💕💕 and it's nice to see the snow dissappearing at last. Take care, god bless and look forward to seeing more of you 🚜🚜🔨⛏️⚒️
I enjoy your content. You go about the business of moving remodeling the buildings adding narrative only when needed , yet provide wonderful footage of family and life lessons with your grandchildren. Beautiful & powerful. Thank you
You are a heck of a construction guy, always a pleasure and learning experience watching you work! It is amazing the strength difference between the old roof system and your new roof as well. Structurally very impressive.
Got quite a kick out the silent treatment. It works for some videos as well as some folks. Personal I love watching y’all and really like your interactions with each other. The project is looking good. Have a good week.
Heck of a job,👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽
Week to week that country just transforms like working a set of Venetian blinds. Its quite dramatic. Mot so much like the previous cabin project that Drox and Stella helped Gill to build. That was just blue sky and blizards :). I continue to be impressed with your cheerful (and hopeful?) progress on the property. I had a small ladder fall the same week as Gill’s broken rib moment. The bruising on that is slowly fading, but my arm and shoulder are just not right still. Watching him swing those beams around and reaching about makes me wonder if he’s a pain-junkie. I’d give my left arm to have a fully functional left arm just now! Love the Buster Keaton version this week. I’ll take that as a reply to my question a few weeks ago about the “Just one week” Keaton classic. You folks are a tonic. Bless.
Hello Colin. You are absolutely right. After over 50 years here I am still thrilled by it. Never gets old. We have just fallen in love with Alaska. It is a land of extremes, so beautiful. I am just about back to normal now (from my injury) I still have some sore spots but I am getting around just fine. Thanks so much for your friendship
@@ThisIsMyAlaska glad to hear the injury is healing up Gill. Looking forward to watching the bigger tasks forge ahead in the more clement weather. It’s encouraging me to keep going on my small studio apartment conversion. Peace. C
I wasn't sure if the silent treatment was for viewers or between you two...but I saw a hug and then figured it was for the viewers so you could get the job done! LOL Good days work!
Another great video this week. You two work so well together. I had to chuckle when I saw your roof structure next to the existing one. Great job guys.
rofl...5 second rule for the hot dog!
Haha, yep
When I was a young hammer working for my uncle building homes in Louisville. My uncle would keep a pot of beans and jowl bacon going for the guys that had no lunch money. I tell ya, the tunes they would play on the old bean organ. lol 😜
Wow with that last one all I heard in my head was gonna do some sketchy stuff doodaa doodaa
What a wonderful video, always enjoyable to watch. Loved the drop of the sausage. You go Stella, always in my heart ❤️
Stella...."if I fits, I sits!"
Ha! yes.
Less talk more work! God idea to get that roof dried in before rain storms hit. Then you can relax a bit and chat us up. I imagine you'll get that fish wheel working this summer? I watched a documentary on a Boston transplant to Tanana, Alaska. That's what they used to fish for salmon. Timing is everything. That seems to be the case with a lot of things in Alaska. A storm's coming in, the tide's coming in, the fish are running, etc. It's always some force beyond one's control that keeps everyone on their toes. Alaska sure is different from what I'm used to. I bet Stella is looking forward to the salmon run! Tanya chose a spatula to remove a hotdog from the grill ... Stella saw that coming! Good job mom! 🤣
Hello Lucille. I really enjoyed reading your comments today. These fishwheels are on the bank in the village of Tanana. I spend the day there last week, working on the school building. The village is like a post card. It is a place out of past, 50 years ago. So still and silent. Not many people live there now. Soon those fishwheels will be pushed out into the current where they will turn, scooping up the salmon that are pushing their way upriver towards the hundreds of tributaries from where they were hatched over 7 years ago. Peace
I love how Stella eats snow! Too Cute!!!!
What a big Project for you Two….Sure it wouldn’t have been better to bulldoze it down? Haha! Just kidding👍 Stay safe up on old roof🙏🏻 Lots of material to Reuse👍 Approximate time to complete job? Mother Bear looking quite elegant in matching lumber jack shirts👍or Pink… Thanks for another wonderful video Watching you work. Your friend from Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
Interesting format this week. An amazing difference in your lack of snow. Looking forward to seeing and hearing your explanation of the fish wheels at some future junction. Your building renovation is coming along nicely. Wishing you and both (& Stella) another blessed week and a gentle spring season... Greetings from the lower 48. Peace
Hey! You feel so genuinely nice, kind and caring. I come from a small town where I work as an anesthesia nurse. Every time I feel pessimistic or negative, I think of your optimism. Had I dared, I would more than happily move to Alaska. For just the beauty that lands is made of !! Best regards Andreas, your faithful followers
Great progress on the roof. Stella wanted some loving from Mom and another ride on the 4 wheeler. Can’t believe how much the snow has melted in 1 week. Shop is looking great! Tell your grandson hi from Souther Utah and keep up the hard work he’s been doing.
Yep was pretty quiet. Like the back and forth better. Just saying. Poor Stella she need a hard, hat then you give her a hot dog. Nice video lots of good work done. Thanks for sharing.
Lot of work and understanding your progress.
Much better!! Thanks.
Wow.. great project.
Good morning friends, awesome to see more of the snow gone. It is just amazing how it’s all changing. We had almost 80 degrees this week in Oregon, hope you both have a wonderful weekend God bless you
I enjoy all your videos, commentary or not. This is kind of a "throwback" of when i started watching. Its beautiful country where you live and you all make it even better. Thanks for another great video.
Hi Gail Tanya Stella another awesome video lots of progress dramatic Chang in weather ☁️ can't wait to next Friday have a nice weekend be safe my friend s your friend in Rockingham NC 💞💞
Tolles Team 🙋♂️🤗😇👍😁😊
I'm very happy to know that there are more videos in the week. This is wonderful, my grandson Theo (3 years old) and I are excited. Hugs from Brazil. 🥰🥰🥰
Hi guys just wanted to say I miss your banter and fire side chats! But still love the videos👍
beautiful video gale tanya this place is going to be great and the snow is disappearing and then we can see those green meadows and that beautiful lake which I am anxious to see we hope to see the elk and the salmon since they are unknown to us a greeting and see you on Wednesday sergio and family
Good morning Sergio. Yes, the snow is melting quickly here. You should be able to see the lake soon. We are excited for summer here. It is a short season, but very beautiful
ASMR project..look like easy for all of your did bro..grear job..👍💪
I wish I live in that part of the world❤️
Hi, how are you both doing? I am glad you guy got a nice sunny day here and the snow is melting slowly. You guy don't need a flood. I enjoy the clip this morning, and i didn't write my comments earlier because I got busy with my husband too. Anyway have amazing week.
What a project! Your sheer determination to get through a task is so admirable. The roof will be an infinitely better structure than it was and it is so exciting to see progress. It is beyond belief for us here - even in Perthshire, the gateway to the Highlands in Scotland - that there should still be lying snow. Your warmer season is so short and it will be great to accompany you on your hunting/gathering adventures. Have a wonderful summer and know peace and contentment. Blessings.
A classic Bourne Production! Silent! Come on Alaskans, where are they? We wanna help!!!!
Happy 😊to see you both again
That, my friend, is how you rip off a roof. Snow is receding nicely. Looking forward to the view. Trying to picture it in my mind...Delightful
Tanya, you are a trooper, working alongside Gale makes him look good, lol. Gale, cutting all that lumber with the sawzall made me quiver, lol. So much lumber to use. You guys are so lucky how the weather is holding for you to finish the roof. Looking forward to the fishing, hunting and smoking, my favorite part of life. Thanks for sharing.
I said to my husband at the end of the video, 'Oh my, they have to be exhausted!', what a day you put in! You both looked beat but still resilient! You two aren't afraid to take on some big projects & we're always chuckling at Stella in the background! Keep on, keeping on! 😊
Good morning Desiree. We were tired after that day. We can tell we are not kids anymore that for sure. We enjoy the challenge though. Thanks for being here. Peace
You had me a bit worried and seat clenching at 8mins 44 to 8mins 55!.. i could see that almost completely snapped "trussette" as you were prying away oblivious on the roof panels! The "Silent Treatment" format of this video really made it more intense lol. Mother Nature still holding on that packed snow well i see.. Stella loved that ride on the quad lol .. Loved this video and watching you 2 work together. I just love the fact you are taking the time, money and effort into saving and renovating these old buildings instead of just tearing them down and building brand new
We 70 in Rockingham NC rain 🌧️🌧️🌧️
Thank you very much for your explanation of my comment, my friend. Truly, I am more and more amazed at your strength and ability to work. You are the best. I encourage you very much for your project because you are working as a team of more than two people. My admiration. A hug and a very cordial greeting. Regards
Great progress gail👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you my friend
Not sure which I am more impressed with- the level of ambition in this rebuild or the fact that you chose (unconciously or not) matching outfits for the job
btw, always meant to ask- is Stella a Portuguese Water Dog , Poodle, or Doodle?
Lots of hard work! Good to see yall working together again! Getting lots accomplished. Makes me miss the times Jimmy and I worked together on the weekends to get our house done. I love seeing the progress. I don't think there's anything you can't do when it comes to construction! I can't wait to see the finished project. I got a little nervous when you were standing on that flimsy board that was cracked! Please be safe! Have a great weekend and get lots accomplished with the good weather and plenty of daylight! When I was there in the summer, it was hard not to just keep going all day long!!! A blessed weekend to you both!
That looks great y'all!
The final shots of all three of you were great. 🙂 Have fun this week.
Love your video shows so much, always looking forward to your updates, beautiful views of Alaska and interesting work. I wish you all the best!
Definitely like the silent treatment, just watching the work is satisfying.
Not natural ! i hate this format husband and wife not speaking ,just weird.
That roof work is so nerve wracking to watch. I'll be glad when that part is finished. I keep thinking about the collapsed lung and broken ribs. No more of that! I enjoyed the fancy editing this time. It makes it looks so easy. lol
Mr Rosehaven and I love working together on projects, too. I'm glad that rafter didn't beak! Best to you both.
Thanks!
Thank you Dee. You are so sweet. You are officially part of our project here in Alaska. Love you much
That’s a lot of hard work you two are doing. I was starting to wonder if there was going to be any of the original building left. Thank you.
Wow , how much the snow has disappeared, you two are really cracking on with this project,you make a real great team .
It’s a pure pleasure watching you guys work. Awesome video 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks for another incredible video, starring fabulous Tanya!😊💛🙏
Muchas gracias por la respuesta,es impresionante el trabajo que haceis es de admirar.un saludo desde España
You are welcome. Peace to you from Alaska