Or:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2668223/posts?page=36
all you freeper’s reminded me of this PBS film-
if you get a chance watch it- this guy flew into a NO mans land in Alaska- Built a cabin BY HAND! and stayed
thru the winter- tough old geezer-
“Richard Louis “Dick” Proenneke (May 4, 1916 – April 20, 2003) was an amateur naturalist who lived alone for nearly thirty years in the mountains of Alaska in a log cabin he had constructed by hand near the shore of Twin Lakes. Proenneke hunted, fished, raised and gathered his own food, and also had supplies flown in occasionally. He documented his activities in journals and on film, and also recorded valuable meteorological and natural data.[1] The journals and film were later used by others to write books and produce documentaries about his time in the wilderness.”
My in laws were fairly seek sufficient, but quite like that! They grew/ raised much of their own food, lived simply and independently. Of their nine children, six were strapping boys. I think that helped a great deal. Money was always tight and they didn’t believe in welfare and God blessed them with a few acres and a unique home.
Great film about an amazing guy
Or:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2668223/posts?page=36
Love that film.
“Richard Louis “Dick†Proenneke (May 4, 1916 – April 20, 2003) was an amateur naturalist . . . .
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We recorded that on our DVR from PBS and watched it a number of times when my kids were little. They were fascinated by all the things he made by hand! It’s a really interesting film.
I loved watching the shows they did on him...and have read his diary....I’m a hermit deep down