Cynthia and Robbie says HI!

[naturerules1]

Hi Everyone,
My name is Robbie, 46 yrs old and I just a minute ago joined. My SWEETHEART Cynthia and I Live in northern Wisconsin in a small town named Weyerhaeuser. I work at an engine rebuilding shop and have for the last ten years ....but always... Dreaming of going to the BUSH and building a cabin! I have lived in Alaska for 3 years in the early 80's and want so badly to return now that the kids are grown and gone from the house. Cynthia has been to Alaska and loves it too. We met online a yr. ago and everything is going strong. Its remarkable how we have what each of us needs.
OK, We have our eyes on some land across the big su by the iditarod trail on a lake and want to be that remote. We are not rich and know it will be hard work. We hope to buy a bus to drive up in and hope to find some work for awhile before we go OUT! Maybe a shop job for me and live in the bus. We have 2 artic cats. and have aquired some stuff but have a ways to go. We are in a big rush and have alot of fortitude for living the simple life. A trapper I can not claim but I hope that will help us. Also prospecting, wildcrafting and crafts. Goats, chickens and a greenhouse. Cynthia is an artist and writer(not me). We hope to make a documentary of everything and sell a book. Most of all we hope to just live in the wilderness. A couple of hippies wanting to be in nature. I and my sweetheat have always dreamed of this and hope to leave as soon as my house sells which will be for sale this summer. Well enough for now, I want to save some for the forum, By the Way..Thanks for having this nice forum! Robbie/Cynthia

[Freeholdfarm]

Welcome, Robbie and Cynthia -- I think Chuck and Jenny, the list owners, are either having computer problems or really busy with their small children! It sounds like you are on track for your dream. I think you'll get a lot of encouragement and help here, and since you've already lived in Alaska, you have a pretty realistic idea of what you are facing up there. I'm in southern Oregon now, but have spent quite a few years in Alaska, and still have a lot of family up there, mostly around Tok, Delta Junction, and Valdez.

Kathleen

[naturerules1]

Thanks for the welcome Kathleen, I hope Chuck and Jenny get back to us soon, and wish the best for everyone here, Robbie

[naturerules1]

We sure have been busy, yard sales regular, painting and fixing on the house, yesterday we washed ,covered the holes where we took out the bus lights that need to be removed and painted the bus. our garden has been suffering from the 90 degree heat here in wisconsin the last 9 days although we are keeping it going. most all our Alaska stuff is in the garage ready to be sorted and packed on the bus, open house will probably be Aug. 1st and we have alot of people interested in the house and want to come inside. We sure have been busy!!! Our trip though Canada will be our vacation! We can not wait to be on our way Up to Alaska ...... Ohh The canoe trip was something! went capsized twice, lost 4 fishing poles and the camera got wet! It was fun though...Nice to get away from the work. We hope everyone is doing WELL! I keep an eye on the site regular and it keeps me excited. bye for now Robbie and Cynthia