Alaska / B.C.: the toughest person I ever met.
May 29, 2012 15:02:05 #
Horseart wrote:
She is a very pretty lady and she must not think it too difficult. I may not last a loooong time in her shoes, but I'll bet I would last a longer than you would ever dream.
I am far too independent for most women.
My problem is that I need 72 hours in each day to do all I need and want to do.
I am far too independent for most women.
My problem is that I need 72 hours in each day to do all I need and want to do.
I know what you mean with those 72 hours.I also noticed that time has been speeding up as we grow older. :lol:
Thanks,Ivan.
May 29, 2012 15:05:11 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
After reading your story about this woman this was the first thought that popped into my head as well.
If you stuck me into that situation I doubt very much I could cut it.
Best wishes to her and terrific pics to go along with the story Ivan!
Great job all around!
alaskan wrote:
Yes, it sounds good but in reality it is a very difficult life.To be honest with you I would not last long in her shoes.
Thanks,Ivan.
Yes, it sounds good but in reality it is a very difficult life.To be honest with you I would not last long in her shoes.
Thanks,Ivan.
After reading your story about this woman this was the first thought that popped into my head as well.
If you stuck me into that situation I doubt very much I could cut it.
Best wishes to her and terrific pics to go along with the story Ivan!
Great job all around!
Swamp Gator there is much more to Nancy`s story,life gave her some pretty heavy hits.Thanks,Ivan.
May 29, 2012 15:08:26 #
What an amazing woman! your shots are beautiful! my fav is number 2. Just love that a sweet little old lady has a big gun~!
May 29, 2012 15:14:24 #
JENNIFER wrote:
Oh, but I'd like to try. I love being snowed in. Some bread baking in the oven , fireplace, good book. Don't think I could live without UHH though. She looks like a very interesting woman , thanks Ivan. Jen :-) :-)
If you like to be snowed in how about tunneling your way in snow 30feet deep to get to the woodpile? Or being attacked by wolves while defending your horses? But yes,bread baking is also on Nancy`s schedule,no fireplace though.As for reading a kerosene lamp is not exactly ideal for that.Thanks,Ivan.
May 29, 2012 15:20:02 #
digicamking wrote:
I know of another person I would like to meet. He lives in Alaska and is a wonderful photographer and undoubtedly has a curiosity of interssts. He posts on UHH frequently some of the more interesting photographs and stories. His name is "IVAN" and I would certainly love to meet him in person some day. Thanks for your posts Ivan
That is the nicest thing anybody ever said about me.There may be a few people who would disagree with you including my wife. :lol: :oops: :shock:
I am humbled and embarrassed, thank you for being so kind.
Thanks again,Ivan.
May 29, 2012 15:21:06 #
Horseart wrote:
quote=digicamking I know of another person I woul... (show quote)
What can I say except thank you.But lets not get too carried away.True, I have been called Somebody on occasions like when my wife says "Somebody has to take out the garbage".
That is the price of fame I guess. :lol: :lol: :lol: Ivan.
May 29, 2012 15:30:45 #
bakewell wrote:
What an amazing woman! your shots are beautiful! my fav is number 2. Just love that a sweet little old lady has a big gun~!
Yes, she does not go anywhere without her trusty rifle because she is in a constant state of war with wolves.Thanks,Ivan.
May 29, 2012 15:34:39 #
alaskan wrote:
I have been living in Alaska for almost half a cen... (show quote)
Thanks for the nice Bio on an extraordinary person. I Google'd her and learned a bit more just out of curiosity. Who would known that a simple grove of Willows in Alberta would have fueled her passion to seek this kind of lifestyle. I know I couldn't last like that, not for a week. Hats off to this spunky lady.
May 29, 2012 15:44:42 #
alaskan wrote:
quote=Horseart quote=digicamking I know of anoth... (show quote)
Ivan, I am NOT carried away. You told me to speak the truth! That's all I have done!!!!
May 29, 2012 15:50:49 #
Biker_Chic wrote:
quote=alaskan I have been living in Alaska for al... (show quote)
What you probably saw is a page True Grit - Nancy Ball from a book "Roll On! Discovering the Wild Stikine River". The book is available at www.stikineriverbooks.com
But Nancy`s bio is not complete there, a few crucial parts are left out.Thanks,Ivan.
May 29, 2012 17:00:34 #
alaskan wrote:
quote=JENNIFER Oh, but I'd like to try. I love be... (show quote)
l am so sorry, I didn't mean to belittle her survival skills. I'm sure I could never do what she does... I couldn't tunnel 10 feet. I just envy her peaceful surroundings and her solidarity. Please forgive. Jen
May 29, 2012 21:26:44 #
These are wonderful photos of a beautiful lady.
She must have a lot of inner strength to live the kind of life she has chosen to live. I know that I would not survive living in that environment, the wolves would have me in no time.
She must have a lot of inner strength to live the kind of life she has chosen to live. I know that I would not survive living in that environment, the wolves would have me in no time.
May 30, 2012 15:01:01 #
JENNIFER wrote:
quote=alaskan quote=JENNIFER Oh, but I'd like to... (show quote)
Jen, there is nothing to forgive or apologize for.I did not think you were trying to belittle Nancy`s survival skills.What I was talking about is that in our minds we idealize some situations and do not look at the big picture.While Nancy`s lifestyle may sound wounderful to a person enjoying all the benefits of civilization the truth is living in the wilderness is a hardship because you must work hard all the time to create your own little comforts.They are not given to you by the society, you are on your own and what you do not create or achieve you do not have.There is no thermostat to turn up when you are cold, you must cut some trees and split firewood etc. Ivan.
May 30, 2012 15:03:41 #
Mary1946 wrote:
These are wonderful photos of a beautiful lady.
She must have a lot of inner strength to live the kind of life she has chosen to live. I know that I would not survive living in that environment, the wolves would have me in no time.
She must have a lot of inner strength to live the kind of life she has chosen to live. I know that I would not survive living in that environment, the wolves would have me in no time.
Yes, this kind of lifestyle is quite demanding but on the other hand you never get bored. :lol: Thanks,Ivan.
May 30, 2012 16:03:45 #
I, and I'm sure others, admire her because even though this lifestyle is hard, this is what she has chosen. She could take here 4x4 atv, cross the river in her little boat, take the truck into the town 70 miles away and say, "Anyone looking for help?" and never go back. But she smiles at your camera and plants her beautiful flowers to give more beauty to her life, despite the hardships she bore in the past. She oozes peace and tranquility when you see her and seems to welcome the challenges. I should be more like this and quit whining.
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