Alaska / B.C.: the toughest person I ever met.
Archy
Loc: Lake Hamilton, Florida
alaskan wrote:
I have been living in Alaska for almost half a century. I have been around loggers and commercial fishermen so I know what tough and rough is.Who is the toughest of them all? I am not joking, this sweet old lady living in the middle of nowhere takes the cake.Nancy Ball may be the best known recluse because National Geographic featured her in the March 2004 issue (pages 116-117) and she appeared on PBS at Billy Connolly`s "Journey to the Edge of the World" among other places.Nancy`s ranch is located in B.C.,Canada about 3-4 miles away from the Stikine river.No roads,electricity (only a little bit of solar)refrigeration or any signs of civilization anywhere.
Survival is her daily routine, surrounded by wolves and mean grizzlies.The only access to her kingdom is by a forest trail where she rides her 4x4 ATV.The winters are very tough in this area and her log cabin gets burried in snow up to the chimney.She meets only a handful of people per year and I was privileged to be one of them.Nancy, I salute you!
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I too salute Nancy.........:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
For Tough read about and view Hannah Hauxwell - An Extraordinary Life
alaskan wrote:
I have been living in Alaska for almost half a century. I have been around loggers and commercial fishermen so I know what tough and rough is.Who is the toughest of them all? I am not joking, this sweet old lady living in the middle of nowhere takes the cake.Nancy Ball may be the best known recluse because National Geographic featured her in the March 2004 issue (pages 116-117) and she appeared on PBS at Billy Connolly`s "Journey to the Edge of the World" among other places.Nancy`s ranch is located in B.C.,Canada about 3-4 miles away from the Stikine river.No roads,electricity (only a little bit of solar)refrigeration or any signs of civilization anywhere.
Survival is her daily routine, surrounded by wolves and mean grizzlies.The only access to her kingdom is by a forest trail where she rides her 4x4 ATV.The winters are very tough in this area and her log cabin gets burried in snow up to the chimney.She meets only a handful of people per year and I was privileged to be one of them.Nancy, I salute you!
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:thumbup: To Nancy, respects.
alaskan wrote:
I have been living in Alaska for almost half a century. I have been around loggers and commercial fishermen so I know what tough and rough is.Who is the toughest of them all? I am not joking, this sweet old lady living in the middle of nowhere takes the cake.Nancy Ball may be the best known recluse because National Geographic featured her in the March 2004 issue (pages 116-117) and she appeared on PBS at Billy Connolly`s "Journey to the Edge of the World" among other places.Nancy`s ranch is located in B.C.,Canada about 3-4 miles away from the Stikine river.No roads,electricity (only a little bit of solar)refrigeration or any signs of civilization anywhere.
Survival is her daily routine, surrounded by wolves and mean grizzlies.The only access to her kingdom is by a forest trail where she rides her 4x4 ATV.The winters are very tough in this area and her log cabin gets burried in snow up to the chimney.She meets only a handful of people per year and I was privileged to be one of them.Nancy, I salute you!
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what a beautiful lady Ivan, thank you for sharing her with us
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.
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.
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!
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 :-) :-)
MickiV wrote:
Thank you so very much for sharing the story and pictures. What an inspiration.
Thank you for looking,Ivan.
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
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
You and me both! Ivan has to be tough to have gone through all he has and still be with us! May I add, he is so admired here, not only for his beautiful photos, but for the kind of person he is!
His head will not swell either!!!! :thumbup:
Archy wrote:
alaskan wrote:
I have been living in Alaska for almost half a century. I have been around loggers and commercial fishermen so I know what tough and rough is.Who is the toughest of them all? I am not joking, this sweet old lady living in the middle of nowhere takes the cake.Nancy Ball may be the best known recluse because National Geographic featured her in the March 2004 issue (pages 116-117) and she appeared on PBS at Billy Connolly`s "Journey to the Edge of the World" among other places.Nancy`s ranch is located in B.C.,Canada about 3-4 miles away from the Stikine river.No roads,electricity (only a little bit of solar)refrigeration or any signs of civilization anywhere.
Survival is her daily routine, surrounded by wolves and mean grizzlies.The only access to her kingdom is by a forest trail where she rides her 4x4 ATV.The winters are very tough in this area and her log cabin gets burried in snow up to the chimney.She meets only a handful of people per year and I was privileged to be one of them.Nancy, I salute you!
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I too salute Nancy.........:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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She earned it! Thanks,Ivan.
tyronet2000 wrote:
For Tough read about and view Hannah Hauxwell - An Extraordinary Life
Thanks for the tip,will look for it.Ivan.
catgirl wrote:
alaskan wrote:
I have been living in Alaska for almost half a century. I have been around loggers and commercial fishermen so I know what tough and rough is.Who is the toughest of them all? I am not joking, this sweet old lady living in the middle of nowhere takes the cake.Nancy Ball may be the best known recluse because National Geographic featured her in the March 2004 issue (pages 116-117) and she appeared on PBS at Billy Connolly`s "Journey to the Edge of the World" among other places.Nancy`s ranch is located in B.C.,Canada about 3-4 miles away from the Stikine river.No roads,electricity (only a little bit of solar)refrigeration or any signs of civilization anywhere.
Survival is her daily routine, surrounded by wolves and mean grizzlies.The only access to her kingdom is by a forest trail where she rides her 4x4 ATV.The winters are very tough in this area and her log cabin gets burried in snow up to the chimney.She meets only a handful of people per year and I was privileged to be one of them.Nancy, I salute you!
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what a beautiful lady Ivan, thank you for sharing her with us
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There is much more hardship in her life than my brief description suggests but this is not a place to discuss somebody`s private life.Thank you for looking,Ivan.
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