Wood Party On Our Off Grid Homestead

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Жыл бұрын

Join us this week as we have a good time having a wood party on our off grid homestead. We're working hard as we get back at it. We get the whole gang in on the fun and make short work of our firewood chores.
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@chrisfindlay5963 Ай бұрын

I really enjoy watching you guys "living" doing what you need to do to keep warm, fed and all the everyday stuff you have to do to survive in that climate, the building and all your projects a bonus. Great to see your daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren all involved learning the process and the lifestyle.

@sorij3560 6 ай бұрын

It’s great to see the kids living and learning among watchful adults. I would call that a successful wood party.

@terrinewell3044 Жыл бұрын

Where we live [southeastern Canada] it is nowhere near as cold as Alaska in winter, but doing wood is still a big part of our time. Felling trees, limbing, cutting into lengths, hauling to the wood yard, cutting into stove lengths, splitting [yay for the hydraulic wood splitter!], filling our two wood sheds. My husband has three wood piles....one for putting in the sheds at the end of this season for next year, then two other piles that will season longer for the next two years.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

That’s a great way to sort your wood. We have to get ahead of the curve, then stay ahead.😁

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

Good times. Glad to see all is well. You should stay warm now. 😁 Have a great weekend and stay well!

@Nannygoat Жыл бұрын

This video gives a good glimpse of living in remote Alaska. The whole family working together is what its all about! Love the grandkids! All our grandkids started using equipment around the farm. They all drove early...like 11 years old. The time for them to take a driving test was just a legality. They were use to driving tractors and farm trucks.... Wait. Is the little one the boss? Lol Great video! Love y'all from ne Texas

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

😂😂Glad you enjoyed it! The little one thinks she’s the boss most of the time.😁

@jackierandall2230 Жыл бұрын

Wood cutting and splitting marathon was great..lots of family help..my humble suggestion is to buy 2 or 3 tons of coal and save yourself a lot of work and you get a huge amount of heat from coal compared to the source you are burning..

@pamwestberg1232 Жыл бұрын

So good to see you again!! Love the crackle of the wood in the stove...so relaxing,but needed to keep you warm!!

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Wood stove heat is the best.😁 it creates such an amazing atmosphere.

@jeffsizemore6869 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys Nothing beats burning wood It warms you up multiple times

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

We agree!😊

@RiggerBrew Жыл бұрын

You guys are doing a great job showing the reality of Off Grid life, in extreme climates. Keep it up and no need to apologize. Daily life is brutally truthful. Great to see getting the kids involved so they understand what it takes when they want a warmer house, might make them second guess putting another log on to be in T-Shirts vs Sweatshirt.

@chipprice1174 Жыл бұрын

OK, Back again LOL. I have a friend who lives up there. She's in her 70's, During the summer, She cuts her truck full once every day or so all through the summer to fill her wood shed.Speaking of a woodshed, with all that wonderful beetle kill wood you have you should be able to build one really nice big wood shed. Big being the operative word! I'd say the biggest expense will be the metal for roofing.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Thankfully, we don’t have beetle kill in the Tok area. There are some very tough people that live up here and It sounds like your friend is one of them.😁😊

@cathyjones3403 Жыл бұрын

I was a little worried about your granddaughter splitting wood but I seen your wife watching her plus it looks like she was taught very well and how to stay safe using it. Awesome video especially having family in on the wood party ❤

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing to have the grandkids help out and we believe in starting them young doing things like this.😊

@cathyjones3403 Жыл бұрын

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska I agree 💯 percent. I taught my children at a very young age and just like you guys I made sure they knew the dangers

@captainamerica1797 Жыл бұрын

Wood ~ it's what's for dinner !!!

@bonniejohnston7305 Жыл бұрын

Your granddaughters are simply gorgeous 😍. What is it about the sound of wood splitting that is so pleasing??? ❤

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@stanleygallman7800 Жыл бұрын

It's really nice seeing the younger generation taking a interest in the things that will sustain and make life much more comfortable. Looking forward to seeing the many changes the will come about in the following months. Everyone try staying warm and safe. May God continue to bless you all with good health, growth, success and prosperity 🙏 as you settle back into work mode. The things that I have noticed from the channels in Cold regions having firewood as the main heat source, it's always firewood season

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

“It’s always firewood season”. Couldn’t have said it better.😁

@lloydwilliams8715 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Wildwood family. Wow nice to have a fun volg while having my coffee. Greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲. Let's go split some wood and get warm

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us for your morning coffee.😊

@gracelomas9548 Жыл бұрын

Lovely kids guys. 👍❤️

@wg146 Жыл бұрын

I love getting wood like this. Everyone helping and actually enjoying it.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

It certainly make the task much more enjoyable.😊

@oliverjackson3461 Жыл бұрын

Good wood party video. Stay warm and be safe.😀

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@markmacduff4630 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back have fun with the children

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

We love it when they work with us.😊

@kristingrounds4163 Жыл бұрын

The two night owls last to leave the wood party LOL! Great job and I think your grand daughter loved the wood splitter too

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

She was loving feeling like she was helping out the family.😊

@jiminalaska Жыл бұрын

Awesome, nothing like a supply of firewood after a hard days work.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

I totally agree!😊

@dcranch4820 9 ай бұрын

If the wood is dry and as long as it fits in my wood stove i dont waist time splitng it. I've found that larger blocks will hold a fire longer than smaller split wood. Im 66 and have been burning wood my entire life. If it's at all green i do split. Im located in central Wi and temps can drop to -20 at times. I heat my 32'x42' log home with a soap stone wood stove. The house is open style except for bed room and bath room. I always try to save as much time as i can when making wood. It's good to be at least 2 years ahead with the wood supply. Best of luck to you!!!

@savvy1803 Жыл бұрын

Great vid , those helpers are growing up quick and it's so nice to see the family working together on a common goal ... thanks for sharing 😀 .

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@sarahschlosser1203 Жыл бұрын

They heating with heats you three time once gathering, second splitting and stacking and then burning. Some of my best memories are of gathering wood as a kid with the whole family.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Gathering and splitting wood is a definite character builder for the whole family.😁

@denisewiebrimmer454 Жыл бұрын

That groundhog said differently, 6 more weeks. No early spring ugh I want to get my garden going and I live in the south lol bless ya'll and thanks for sharing.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

6 more weeks would give us an early spring.😁

@jeraldtucker7469 Жыл бұрын

I love watching the progression of your building a very nice living space in remote Alaska. Thanks for stressing that you guys are also working at enjoying other aspects of life. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos. 👀 ❤️

@lynsmith2698 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Great job on the firewood. We do our firewood two years at a time. We cut 8 cords a year, mostly birch but with other wood too. It’s a big job now that we are in our mid 60s and early 70s. But it’s a great life and I would change it. Great job guys ❄️🇨🇦❄️

@laruedouglas7972 Жыл бұрын

That is so cute the little one wants to help so bad ❤️, but both girls are adorable 🥰. Lot of wood split. You need time to yourselves also.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you 😊

@ewidmer1 Жыл бұрын

Way to let those kids get involved.

@AnAlaskaHomestead Жыл бұрын

Oh someone is a Miley Cyrus fan😂 You learn something new everyday. I love Von’s jacket. Looks great and warm too. Nice job on getting a lot of wood split and stacked. Hope your vacation was peaceful. See you on the next one.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

😂 Vacation was amazing.

@ericbroussard4310 Жыл бұрын

Waow a lot wood for the winter 👌, good day for you and the family and take care you 🙏

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!😊

@chariseputman897 Жыл бұрын

Love love love watching you guys. Still in planning stages to come back and build. Love watching your progress and what the weather is in Tok. Gives us an ideal what we will be dealing with. Glad you had a great vacation!!!

@outdoorsfamily1435 Жыл бұрын

"Safety First" regarding wood splitter. No matter age, need to keep hands away from wood and ram during operation. I'm very experience with the splitters. Really enjoy watching your videos

@jamesscroggins3486 Жыл бұрын

The struggle is real! Off grid is no joke, the great part is it looks like the wood is easy to get.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

We’re fortunate to have access to east wood for now.

@janebrommet7942 Жыл бұрын

Great video telling how "romantic "this way of life is..... Love to see you all on the wood party... I live tiny in Holland...have the same issues.... fire and water... Just found a hand woodsplitter which Ables me to look after my woodpile myself... Then i have no family... I love to work with the wood specially spruce... I have a closed system so spruce is not a problem... ...good work guys👍👍👏👏🥰

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

So cool!😊

@jmt6615 Жыл бұрын

Really like your videos. Here is a bit of advice, your splitting your wood to small, Its good for a quick hot fire but doesn't last as long as a big chunk of wood. Hope this helps your wood last longer and keep you warm. 👍

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

The reason for splitting the wood small is because it’s green and not seasoned. We are having to mix green with seasoned wood to get through the winter.

@jmt6615 Жыл бұрын

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska Thank you for explaining!

@grousehunter67 Жыл бұрын

Growing up we burned 10 cord a yr in 2 stoves and after my first house burning 4-5 cord a yr i had enough my next house i built i put a heat pump in and every house after haha my next final home haha i plan a wood boiler in the shop with a smaller walk out basement rancher

@MyAlaska12 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@helengrant6263 Жыл бұрын

That was a great Lumber party!

@fifesters Жыл бұрын

Nice wood pile.

@ouroffgridalaskanlife3998 Жыл бұрын

I have to say, I understand! We have been hauling more fuel and using the toyo this winter to try and conserve wood. I have a bunch of trees down, but they are under alot of snow, so we will use that wood for next winter. Great job you two!

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’ll have some good wood for next year.😊. We will make sure we’re much better prepared for the next winter.

@alaskahermithomesteader9549 Жыл бұрын

Hey y'all, Don't apologize for what you're doing. It tis a part of Alaskan life. Totally agree with 2yr wood supply. I am trying to get 10+ yr supply of wood cut do to my advancing age .

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

If we stocked that much wood, it would rot before we could use it. We will be installing a propane forced air furnace that will eventually become our main heat source of wood become too difficult to get.

@alaskahermithomesteader9549 Жыл бұрын

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska I get mine from dry creek. My spruce does fine no rot after 6 yrs but that is in 30'+ logs. My birch yeppers it is rotten to the core in a yr or two. But then I am only burning approx 4 cords a 12 month yr. Also trying to get a big wood shed built . Have a great week. Hermit Out

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

@@alaskahermithomesteader9549shoot me an email, wildwoodoffgridalaska@gmail.com, I’d like to talk to you offline.

@alaskahermithomesteader9549 Жыл бұрын

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska will send you and email this evening.

@listpls Жыл бұрын

Use 20W oil in the chainsaw in the winter, the bar and chain will thank you!

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Good tip, I usually use winter grade bar oil but even that stiffens in extreme cold.🥶

@robertbartmann8470 Жыл бұрын

Must have been quite a 'temperature difference' shock to the body. Looks like you have plenty of snow and cold weather to go with it. Our second home that we lived in for 26 years was heated with a wood burning furnace. I burned wood from trees that I cut down on our property in Eagle River, Wisconsin, and with pallets that I found in industrial areas. I 'll take using a log splitter, to stock up on firewood, over tearing apart pallets any day! We enjoy your videos. How are those chicks of yours doing?

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

After our extreme cold spell where we lost 5 birds, they’re doing great. We’ve learned that these breeds are good to about -40F before they struggle and need help.😊

@JEL66 Жыл бұрын

Hey y'all?! I miss you you!! 🥰💜👍

@DonnaJRingler Жыл бұрын

I just love you guys! you all are like my "favorite TV show" lol! I always get excited when yall upload a video! Keep up the good work! you bring Joy to so many. 🥰

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! It’s awesome to hear! 😊

@richardgreen5602 Жыл бұрын

If you split them a little larger you'll get a longer hotter burn. Great family work!

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

A lot of what we split small was because it is still green and needs to be small to burn.

@donflack3778 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video! KC Don 😉

@kathyolding6819 Жыл бұрын

Jacob Dyer is a great guy! :)

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Yes, he’s an awesome friend!! 😉

@TonyGeneseo Жыл бұрын

Fact of living in the cold for sure. Had an idea. I know you’re off grid but that diesel heater takes fuel to run. I’ve gotta believe there’s a block heater available for that splitter engine. Most of those have two oil fills on either side or at very least a couple bolt in plugs in the block. Might be an easy fix. At least when you know you’ll be using it you could plug it in a couple hours ahead of time. Take care Ryan & Von

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

That’s a great recommendation! I’ll look into it.😁

@tlsahotsky Жыл бұрын

🔥

@mariowickel456 Жыл бұрын

Do what is needed to stay warm. Quite the contrast between Alaska and Costa Rica lol The house projects are nice but, warmer weather is better for construction

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

So true 😊

@chipprice1174 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Finally! Why? Because you all are one of the very few that understand that when splitting wood, there is no better tool that the wood splitter! Sure it'll work you, but no where near as much as doing it by hand! And Von, you and I would get along just fine, we do it similarly. Split down the center, keep it together and rotate, saves on how many times you have to cycle the ram! I sure wish y'all could get some of the same wood we get down here ( in North Carolina) While oak doesn't bun as hot, it does burn oh so much longer. I am curious though, why do you split it down so small? Since you are all insulated up now, how does the woodstove do as far as heating the whole place?

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

We are splitting this stuff down small because it’s green and unseasoned. Mixed with the good seasoned wood we have the green wood burns when it’s smaller. The Blaze king is amazing and heats the entire house easily all night. We load it up full at about 930pm and it holds heat and coals until 8am the next morning.

@debbiemiller7342 Жыл бұрын

Yeah! New subscriber and just got caught up on all of your videos! Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Love your channel!

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel and thanks for stepping back to watch our past videos. 😊

@smudger797 Жыл бұрын

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@_Us.A Жыл бұрын

❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️👍

@kathyolding6819 Жыл бұрын

Ok.. I was told not to try starting my splitter until I warmed up the hydrolics... :)

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Good idea. That’s why we have the forced air diesel heater running on it. It’s probably best not to run it when it’s extremely cold.

@davidbredthauer2524 Жыл бұрын

You should wear ear protection! Great job!

@stanleygallman7800 Жыл бұрын

It's probably a bit difficult for the channel follower's to actually keep the daily activities of your life in context just know that some of understand that the content for the channel is only a very limited portion of the things that really do take place day in and day out. Thanks for sharing all that you are able to catch on video

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes it’s a small portion of our daily lives. One day we may do a video showing every aspect of our days but we’ll see.😊

@thebear5454 Жыл бұрын

Not exactly what I envisioned when you said "Wood Party". A necessary evil helped along with family is always a good time.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

We love having the kids help out s do the chores. It always makes the task more fun. Thanks Bear😊

@robertbartmann8470 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Barb & Bob in Eagle River Wisconsin, If you would be interested in caring for chickens in the winter months here is information from a video posted by 'Simple Living Alaska' titled "Generators, Winter Chicken Feed & Sprouts |Alaska's Winter Wonderland". You've probably watched some their videos already, but in this one Ariel goes in depth on the feed the chickens receive and other ways that helps with egg production Take care, and all the best! Looking forward to your work on the generator shed.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Love the comment but Simple Living Alaska lives in a much warmer climate then we currently reside and although some recommendations can be universal, many do not apply to extreme cold climates.

@robertbartmann8470 Жыл бұрын

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska They will be your neighbors before to long. They bought a nice place not to far from you and I'm sure the chickens will be going with them. It will be interesting to see how their methods will work as far as egg production is concerned.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

@@robertbartmann8470 yep, they came and spent a day with us last summer. Their place is only 1/2 mile from us.

@robertbartmann8470 Жыл бұрын

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska Their an awesome couple. I've learned a great deal in gardening from watching how they prepare the soil. I wish I had that chicken manure!😂But horse manure works great too. We'll be coming to Alaska for our 5th trip since 2016 and we'd love to meet you! We'll be staying for a month starting in the month of February 2024. Take care and all the best!

@donnahawkins9842 Жыл бұрын

Your cutting way to small,, you also need bigger pieces that will burn slower, but you guys are doing amazing and I'm enjoying watching all your adventures. ♥

@jimmyjohnstone5878 Жыл бұрын

That's a lot of work to keep warm... I guess only the fit can live that remote location. Old or disabled...need to live in town.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

We believe where there’s a will, there’s a way. It may not look the same, but it is completely doable for those that have the desire.😊

@mortenmyhrmoen7592 Жыл бұрын

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@susanhighfield8284 Жыл бұрын

Isn't that wood pile gonna be in the way of putting your siding on?

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

It’ll be gone by the time we get around to siding the house.

@brucealfman1108 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to get to moose this year?

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

That’s is the hope. No guarantees, but we do have a pretty awesome hunt planed.😁

@louisemorris1961 Жыл бұрын

OMG..I just cringe when watching your little granddaughter using that wood splitter...my son was using a wood splitter at a friend's house and got 2 of his fingers cut off..they managed to get one back on but couldn't get second one attached..he was 17 years old ..hauntes me still to this day when I think of that day.

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

😬ouch, that’s scary to think about. We made sure to talk to her about stay clear of any pinch points.

@craigmartin1727 Жыл бұрын

Personally I always found splitting would by hand easier in Interior Alaska. If you wait till after a -40F time period the wood (particularly birch) splits so easy with a sharp axe. Love to see your granddaughters helping out in the cold…you are teaching them the right way (ignore comments to the contrary).

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!😊 we’d love to get our hands on a bunch of seasoned birch but it’s hard to come by where we’re at.

@craigmartin1727 Жыл бұрын

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska we bought a house in Homer…I will be driving by your place in April…I will wave!

@suesmith5033 Жыл бұрын

Here's the difference between you and other channels. This isn't an income you need so you don't post regularly trying to build your channel. It's more a journal for you and family. I realized that a while ago. That's why posting videos regularly isn't a priority. Thats my thoughts anyway. Stay safe and warm guys until the next time!

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Hopefully people can still enjoy what we put out even if sometimes it’s not as consistent as other channels that are trying to make money.😊

@suesmith5033 Жыл бұрын

@ Wildwood Off Grid Alaska I know I do and know others do too. I hope my comment stops any negative comments for you about posting. Keep being you!

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

@@suesmith5033 Thank you for the support.😊

@JohnWhite-gq1wy Жыл бұрын

What happened to the pigs?

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

The pigs are in our freezer providing us with some amazing protein.😁

@raydavis6979 Жыл бұрын

Did I see your chainsaw fall off the sled?

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

Yep, wondered if someone would catch that.😁 I heard it fall off and retrieved it right away. Good catch.👍

@raydavis6979 Жыл бұрын

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska Loved the video, as I do all of them. Thanks for showing us ALL facets of the life you are living in AK.

@bobstewart4342 Жыл бұрын

Why are you splitting such small rounds

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

The small round that we are splitting is because the wood is still green and not seasoned. It needs to be split to burn. We are mixing the unseasoned wood with the good dry wood to get through the winter. We were very unprepared in the wood department this year.

@morgansword Жыл бұрын

And then you get old, your all crippled up... my toyo has made me a free man from skidding trees for firewood. Our problem is everyone local burns wood and so wood is hard to come by. Still, wood will warm you clear through aching bones. Oil, not so much unless your right on top of the fan blowing heat. I do miss cutting wood and my son, who is only sixty now (where did all the time go?) still burns wood and would supply me with wood as well but he only gets a few days at a time off and then its back to the mines... gold mines. I do think the neighbor who stolen your wood from you is nice and warm.... might just send him a e-mail, next time just go to costa rica with us and save us from killing you. I have taken the air filter out when the engine is cold, give it just a touch of cosby sauce... just a whiff, and give it a crank... usually if its kind of wanting to go,, it will then as the air filter is so restrictive of its air that its a little harder to first get going. Five years from now will all be memories to keep you giggling while a toddy or seven help keep the memories fun

@wildwoodoffgridalaska Жыл бұрын

😂😂 we do like our toddies.