Author: Blessed Thistle Farmstead
Pilgrimage to Wasilla Alaska
Last July we made the Pilgrimage to Alaska from Caribou Maine.
We basically had 5 weeks to get ready for the trip, to close up the farm in Maine and prepare for our journey.
All the vehicles needed maintenance…full spare tires, chains, jumper cables, oil, antifreeze, jack, extra gasoline cans..etc.
We made the drive in 6 days, going through Canada during the wildfires was quite an adventure and pushed us to the limits.
We chose to ship as much as we could afford from Maine and return later to get the rest.
We were loaded up beyond what we should have been looking back, the fact that we made it here was totally divine intervention as you could see the volvo back end was about 3 inches from the ground.
The GMC Sierra towed the Woodmizer and also boarded our 2 dogs and 4 cats, this was the most stressful part as we had to let them out to do they duty 🙂 and stretch their legs.
The smoke was choking and blocked out the sun, and it was very hot last summer, so that also made it uncomfortable but we were determined to get to Alaska.
Seen some critters along the way on the Alcan.
Finally we made it to Alaska heading down from the highlands to Palmer AK, the mountains seam to go on forever, no wonder why they call this place the “Last Frontier”!
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Blizzard…Record Breaking Cold -33 degrees
Wood Boiler Project 2022
After almost 1 year in the making (over 1 year in planning) we’re almost there, been blessed with a mild fall so was able to get alot done.
From the financing to the underground pipe installation, wiring, and the installation of the blower in the barn it’s been a huge challenge.
Had to build out a way to hang the heating unit in the barn. Barely got it in and raised up so I could chain it up.
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The Many Ladies of the Farm
Crown Royal Wood Boiler
This is a major upgrade for the farm, we’ll no longer be dependent on heating oil, our domestic hot water, house, and barn will be heated via wood this winter.
I was able to do the excavation work and pour the slab.
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An old friend of mine has passed…
Nicholas Travis Mazzio
Age 59
Musician
Martial Artist
Friend
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Newest Member of the Family
Sometimes God gives you a little present unexpectedly.
I was looking across the street at the last of the hay we have when 3 little figures were spotted running around. On closer examination I noticed three little kittens.
My wife is the master at catching animals of all kinds by hand, its as if she hypnotizes them and puts them in a state.
“Grizzly” gave her a good bite and drew a little blood, but within two short days was purring and playing with the other cats, now he’s completely forgotten that he was wild (feral).
He’s got moviestar potential!
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Trail Camera 2022
We setup a trail camera on the border of the pasture.
Not sure what this is looks very cat like
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