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Posted: 9/22/2011 3:48:05 PM EDT
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1 acre ?
Thats not land,,,,,,, Thats a postage stamp. |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 3:48:07 PM EDT
[#2]
very nice
enjoy your project and stay safe I have to follow this |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 3:49:46 PM EDT
[#3]
how are living costs up there, food, house stuff, fuel, electricity etc...
great view
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Posted: 9/22/2011 3:50:52 PM EDT
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I share your sentiments.
 OP, how much did that land set you back if you dont mind me asking. My family is thinking about buying 100 acres in south MS and will have to pay about 150k. I bet your land cost 5x as much. Oh but it is about 100x cooler than any land in MS.Originally Posted By Shung: Originally Posted By Aviator: This is from the road. Driveway will be right here. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33167 This is from about 50 feet from the road looking back up towards the road. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33166 This is a view from the lot to the West of me that is cleared. this is eventually what the view from my spot will look like this weekend. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33165 Aviator Ok, I now officially hate you ;) |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 3:51:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Originally Posted By Aviator:
Originally Posted By dedreckon:
Originally Posted By Aviator:
This is from the road. Driveway will be right here. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33167 This is from about 50 feet from the road looking back up towards the road. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33166 This is a view from the lot to the West of me that is cleared. this is eventually what the view from my spot will look like this weekend. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33165 Aviator Beautiful. And you've already started on your log crib tank traps and anti-marauding hordes obstacles. What kind of construction will you do - slab, basement, log cabin, SIP? Slab with in floor heat. Debating on either stick build two story with garage and workshop on lower floor, or a cabin and garage separate. Either way will be outdoor wood/coal boiler with a toyo stove oil backup. Aviator Sounds nice. I like the separate garage/house, but having that second floor living area means it will be warmer up top in the winter, better views, and you could withstand a flood better (if that's a concern). I thought they used SIPs a lot in AK? I know you have to have them custom designed sometimes, but I like the resiliency and energy efficiency. Plus if you get whole walls trucked in, on-site completion is faster. |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 3:51:48 PM EDT
[#6]
Nice patch...good luck!
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Posted: 9/22/2011 3:52:21 PM EDT
[#7]
So....
......when can I come visit? 
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Posted: 9/22/2011 3:55:35 PM EDT
[#8]
Really, really nice.
Good luck with everything. |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:07:35 PM EDT
[#9]
I need to live where I can grow my food all year long
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:11:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lsujim]
[#10]
How will the internet situation be out there? Is it close enough to town to get DSL/Cable internet or will you be running of some form of wireless internet (cell/satellite)?
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:13:43 PM EDT
[#11]
OST
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:17:47 PM EDT
[#12]
Originally Posted By lsujim:
How will the internet situation be out there? Is it close enough to town to get DSL/Cable internet or will you be running of some form of wireless internet (cell/satellite)? He said in an earlier post that he gets 3G out there and will pick up a MIFI unit.
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:18:37 PM EDT
[#13]
Envy. I have some.
Good job on living the dream!
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:23:02 PM EDT
[#14]
Originally Posted By stockshift:
Very cool. By the way, I ended up buying the 2011 sequel to Dick Pronnneke's original video. As another poster said, you're living the dream.  link |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:27:13 PM EDT
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Aviator, I am looking to do the same thing but I am looking at Copper River area and Kenai Pen. area. Are you building a cabin or buying a kit?
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:31:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Strykewolf:
Originally Posted By Deej86:
Originally Posted By Strykewolf:
Originally Posted By Deej86:
What is the job market like up there? Sort of depends what part of Alaska and what you do. Engineers, of various types, are usually in demand, state wide. Think our unemployment has been hanging around 6%, or so. I have a degree in recreation therapy..I doubt lots of senior citizens live in Alaska. Probably close to Anchorage since I like being around people. Or Wasilla since that seems smaller but close enough. You'd be suprised. I do hearing aids and many of my patients are in thier 80s and up; think my oldest is 103. I'm a bit farther north than you may want to tolerate since we hit 60-70 below zero at around the end of January. I have been seeing more senior packing up and leaving the last couple years, though. That's more because of fuel and energy costs around here than anything else. WE hit 60-70 above zero in January. I've got a while to go before I become a senior and 60-70 above is about as cold as I want to go in the winter. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:32:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MotorMouth]
[#17]
Very nice. Add me to the long list of jealous fools.
I've been dreaming about doing the same ever since I read about Proenneke's adventure. ETA: If you'll indulge us, maybe you could keep adding pictures to this thread as your project progresses as the Beekeeper did with his cabin?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:32:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KN]
[#18]
Wow! Its hard to believe remote undeveloped land costs that much in AK. I just sold a cabin and 12 acres here for 24k. Gas prices started making the 2 hour trip getting to it cost too much for me to enjoy it.
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:48:13 PM EDT
[#19]
Originally Posted By USCG_CPO:
Aviator, I am looking to do the same thing but I am looking at Copper River area and Kenai Pen. area. Are you building a cabin or buying a kit? Log wall package from Northern Log and Lumber http://northernlogandlumber.com/price.htm Aviator |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:51:09 PM EDT
[#20]
Originally Posted By KN:
Wow! Its hard to believe remote undeveloped land costs that much in AK. I just sold a cabin and 12 acres here for 24k. Gas prices started making the 2 hour trip getting to it cost too much for me to enjoy it. Not all of it does, but this is in a place what will probably fill up very soon, and be pretty close to Anchorage. As I stated before, Anchorage has no place to grow to. It is surrounded by water, mountains, and military bases. The only way it can grow is if they build this bridge, and the bridge will be right out near where this land is. That plus the view (being able to see Denali) makes it more valuable. Aviator |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:52:34 PM EDT
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I was just out there a couple of weeks ago beautiful country.
This is the view from a german bar (I forget the name) in Wasilla on the way to Palmer:  |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:55:04 PM EDT
[#22]
Originally Posted By Lord_Grey_Boots:
Originally Posted By Shung:
Originally Posted By Aviator:
This is from the road. Driveway will be right here. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33167 This is from about 50 feet from the road looking back up towards the road. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33166 This is a view from the lot to the West of me that is cleared. this is eventually what the view from my spot will look like this weekend. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33165 Aviator Ok, I now officially hate you ;) Yup, time to hate on Aviator... 
I know. And I'll never EVER tag this thread. |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:55:59 PM EDT
[#23]
Originally Posted By jeffco55:
Originally Posted By stockshift:
Very cool. By the way, I ended up buying the 2011 sequel to Dick Pronnneke's original video. As another poster said, you're living the dream. link I haven't gotten my DVD in the mail yet. I think it is available at Amazon and at dickpronneke.com. |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 4:59:45 PM EDT
[#24]
Originally Posted By ponq:
I was just out there a couple of weeks ago beautiful country. This is the view from a german bar (I forget the name) in Wasilla on the way to Palmer: http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7964/imag0346p.jpg Schwabin Hoff or something I believe. Aviator |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:00:08 PM EDT
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Aviator, Good luck with the building. If you need anything from Fairbanks, just let us know. I've been trying to get the wife to move down that way for a while now, but dont want to be too close to Anchorage. Eagle river/Wasilla at the closest.
20k really wasn't a bad price though. In a few years, (after the remodel on the house) you might have a new neighbor...ish. |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:00:11 PM EDT
[#26]
Originally Posted By stockshift:
Originally Posted By jeffco55:
Originally Posted By stockshift:
Very cool. By the way, I ended up buying the 2011 sequel to Dick Pronnneke's original video. As another poster said, you're living the dream. link I haven't gotten my DVD in the mail yet. I think it is available at Amazon and at dickpronneke.com. Just got mine today. Aviator |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:05:24 PM EDT
[#27]
Originally Posted By Aviator:
Originally Posted By USCG_CPO:
Aviator, I am looking to do the same thing but I am looking at Copper River area and Kenai Pen. area. Are you building a cabin or buying a kit? Log wall package from Northern Log and Lumber http://northernlogandlumber.com/price.htm Aviator Very interdasting... |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:05:44 PM EDT
[#28]
Do you need a permit to hunt the land near your cabin?
Love it by the way. |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:06:47 PM EDT
[#29]
I am envious
Just wait till the Russians invade since Sarah can see them |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:07:21 PM EDT
[#30]
Correct!
Originally Posted By Aviator: Originally Posted By ponq: I was just out there a couple of weeks ago beautiful country. This is the view from a german bar (I forget the name) in Wasilla on the way to Palmer: http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7964/imag0346p.jpg Schwabin Hoff or something I believe. Aviator |
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USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:09:49 PM EDT
[#31]
Originally Posted By thebeekeeper1:
You're living every man's dream. Enjoy and be careful!  Absolutely. That's an incredible purchase
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OR, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:17:29 PM EDT
[#32]
Originally Posted By ponq:
I was just out there a couple of weeks ago beautiful country. This is the view from a german bar (I forget the name) in Wasilla on the way to Palmer: http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7964/imag0346p.jpg Look at that. The land, the mountains, homes, fucking Piper Cub! 
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:23:20 PM EDT
[#33]
Originally Posted By KN:
Wow! Its hard to believe remote undeveloped land costs that much in AK. I just sold a cabin and 12 acres here for 24k. Gas prices started making the 2 hour trip getting to it cost too much for me to enjoy it. Location, location, location; and what can you see on a clear day. Mount McKinley or Denali is at least EIGHTY miles (as the crow flys) from his place AND he can see it on a clear day and it's HUGE! http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt56/RyanMR05/MtMcKinley2.jpg |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:26:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Blackwind]
[#34]
Originally Posted By Aviator:
Originally Posted By Windustsearch:
That's quite a view for sure. Looks like moose city down in the wetland there. Tons of them down there actually 
The Iditarod trail runs right down below the cabin also. Aviator Sweet! Originally Posted By Aviator:
Originally Posted By USCG_CPO:
Aviator, I am looking to do the same thing but I am looking at Copper River area and Kenai Pen. area. Are you building a cabin or buying a kit? Log wall package from Northern Log and Lumber http://northernlogandlumber.com/price.htm Aviator HA! When we visited last year for our backpacking trip in Wrangell-St Elias the place we stayed a few nights used this outfit for their little hostel cabins. Think they were the 12x24s with 6 inch logs. ($7,525 ea) He had about 12 setup with bunk beds and was heated with little propane heat and lamps. |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:32:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 549]
[#35]
Originally Posted By KN:
Wow! Its hard to believe remote undeveloped land costs that much in AK. I just sold a cabin and 12 acres here for 24k. Gas prices started making the 2 hour trip getting to it cost too much for me to enjoy it. Wish I'd known about that. |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:33:28 PM EDT
[#36]
Aviator, congrats and good luck on your new adventure.
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Posted: 9/22/2011 5:47:01 PM EDT
[#37]
Originally Posted By eastTXhunter:
Do you need a permit to hunt the land near your cabin? Love it by the way. He'd still need a hunting license and harvest tickets for big game. Should he just want to shoot a grouse or whatnot, just a hunting license. $25. Harvest tickets are free. Since he is out of town, I'd assume he could, so long as it is bowhunting, or in a safe direction for firearms and following regulations for hunting in his unit. <<<sells hunting licenses and gear for a living. (until i get a new job lol) |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:02:08 PM EDT
[#38]
awesome!
and tag. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:09:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KN]
[#39]
Originally Posted By AirRaceFan:
Originally Posted By KN:
Wow! Its hard to believe remote undeveloped land costs that much in AK. I just sold a cabin and 12 acres here for 24k. Gas prices started making the 2 hour trip getting to it cost too much for me to enjoy it. Wish I'd known about that. Keep looking around southern OH and you will find one. Heres 30 acres and unfinished cabin for 39k http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/reo/2544116669.html |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:12:54 PM EDT
[#40]
Originally Posted By Aviator: So, one nice thing out here is that there are no real codes. The only permit I need is for my driveway where it connects to the road. Other than that. whatever you wish to do, do it. There are people here that have been living in tar paper shacks with outhouses for years. Others (like me) will rough in the land, and build a garage with a bathroom, and live in it for a year or two while they build their house. Its gonna be an adventure. Aviator That is bad-ass. Best of luck! |
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:13:28 PM EDT
[#41]
Are ya gonna hunt something to fuck????
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:15:08 PM EDT
[#42]
It is not often that I am sincerely jealous of someone, but you got me.
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:42:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:52:08 PM EDT
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It is beautiful up there. You are a lucky man OP.
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:55:06 PM EDT
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OH SO TAGGED!!!
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OR, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:58:04 PM EDT
[#46]
I like The Mat-su valley but the Wind... good god.
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Posted: 9/22/2011 6:58:17 PM EDT
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WTF? Roads? Neighbors? That's not how an Alaskan cabin works.
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USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 7:02:34 PM EDT
[#48]
Originally Posted By Merrell:
There's bears out there the size of the First Lady. You be careful now... You could get one of these scarecrows to scare the bears away! 
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Posted: 9/22/2011 7:03:39 PM EDT
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Northern Tool sells attachments for a chainsaw that allows you to make lumber slabs out of trees...might come in really handy and save you a lot of money! It is slow going, but I'm guessing you have some free time....
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Posted: 9/22/2011 7:08:46 PM EDT
[#50]
Originally Posted By w12x40:
Originally Posted By Lord_Grey_Boots:
Originally Posted By Shung:
Originally Posted By Aviator:
This is from the road. Driveway will be right here. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33167 This is from about 50 feet from the road looking back up towards the road. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33166 This is a view from the lot to the West of me that is cleared. this is eventually what the view from my spot will look like this weekend. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=33165 Aviator Ok, I now officially hate you ;) Yup, time to hate on Aviator...
I know. And I'll never EVER tag this thread.
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