We Bought a Private Island! Our Off-Grid Homestead Plans

We just bought an off-grid private island in the wilderness! This exciting venture is not just about owning land; it’s about crafting a homestead where we…

Off grid private island – We did NOT see this coming!

As we embark on this exciting new chapter of our lives, we are thrilled to share our journey of building an off-grid private island homestead. Our first…

Exploring abandoned off grid cabins on our island!

Our first task was just getting over to the island. We heard that the road to the lake is incredibly rough. We were also told that there could still be ice on…

How to Live off Grid

Welcome! We are excited to share our journey of living off grid and building a homestead that embraces a simpler lifestyle. As a retired couple from the city, we are complete novices in wilderness living,…

How to Restore Antique Wood Stoves for Off Grid Cabins

We’re excited to share our latest endeavor: sourcing wood stoves for our off-grid cabins. You might wonder why we’re talking about cabins in the…

Join Our Cross-Canada Road Trip to Buy a Barge

We are thrilled to share our latest adventure as we embark on a cross-Canada road trip to buy a barge! While we initially hoped to find one closer to Vancouver, our…

DIY Transport Challenge – Moving Our Barge Across Canada

We plan on living off grid on a remote island, which will require a unique blend of creativity, resilience, and teamwork. It will also require a barge! In this blog post,…

Dangerous Blown Tire on Road Trip with Overloaded Trailer

We are excited to start our cross Canada road trip back to British Columbia. Little did we know, we would encounter a dangerous blown tire on our trailer hauling our…

We Received a Private Watercraft Inspection Order!

While we were traveling back to our island, we encountered a significant obstacle—a private watercraft inspection order from the Invasive Species Control Branch of the…

Our Truck and Trailer Get Stuck Deep – TWICE

In our latest experience, we faced the unexpected challenge of getting our truck and trailer stuck deep—twice! With a tough truck like the Dodge Ram Laramie 3500 Turbo…

Watch Our Barge Makeover as We Prep for Our Maiden Voyage

We’re excited to share our experiences as we work on our barge makeover, preparing for its maiden voyage to our newly named private island, Bird Island. We faced various…

Trout Fishing With My Wife – Super Fun!

Join us as we share the amusing moments and the joy of catching our first fish together! We recount a delightful day spent fishing, setting up our Starlink, and enjoying the beauty of our…