Comments on Off-Grid in Alaska: Adjusting our timeline

You two are soo cool (okay not temperature-wise). ...

2010-01-21T09:05:33.789-09:00

You two are soo cool (okay not temperature-wise). How did you get your land? Is there any for sale? I have truly enjoyed reading your story and seeing your pictures. Cannot wait for more!

I have often found that sticking to the original p...

2010-01-01T10:01:04.896-09:00

I have often found that sticking to the original plans is good because invariable they end up back there anyways! Not that I always remember that!

You would be surprised at what you can get done in...

2010-01-01T06:19:58.780-09:00

You would be surprised at what you can get done in a few months. A tractor is a great idea for a time saver. There are many options for lifting shears, gin poles, and such that help quite a bit, they don't take much skill beyond reading the Army Rigging Manual. Before a build the next building, I will make a derrick crane and install it in the center of the building site, so it can be used to reach each wall.

Howdy, I'm having a little trouble picturing t...

2010-01-01T05:52:34.234-09:00

Howdy,
I'm having a little trouble picturing the permafrost situation. I've looked at pictures of it and I'm confused about how anything grows on it...especially trees. What will happen in the summer when you drive across it day after day? Will it become a mire.
I used post and beam for my cabin instead of timber framing and other than lap joints overtop posts, no fancy joints required