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The PERFECT GIFT at NO COST (off-grid, Alaska) 

This Is My Alaska
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Known as a Viking Chair, a Stargazer Chair, an African Chair, a Bog Chair, or simply an X Chair, this ancient design is as beautiful as it is functional. The wood timbers used for this chair were salvaged from down by the shore of the lake. There was significant rot in parts of the boards and I had to search for pieces good enough to use for my project. But a chair like this must come from the past and have a story to tell. It may look new, but it is already very old and wise.
Peace to you all from Alaska

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@nena4215
@nena4215 2 года назад
Very cool, by the time that chair gives up the ghost it will have lived 3 of our lifetimes!!!
@warrenjones376
@warrenjones376 2 года назад
Master Craftsman, the schematics/blue prints are stored between the ears, under the hat. The wood will tell you what it wants to become, and in the end we are enriched with form, function and beauty unlocked. Amazing!
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to hear from you.
@warrenjones376
@warrenjones376 2 года назад
@@ThisIsMyAlaska Hi Gale, little input from the wife (ie, accountant, manager, secretary and life long companion)! I viewed the video with her during daily morning coffee communion, see was amazed. Normally I get the "honey dew list" at this time, you know "honey don't forget to do-this" and "you need to do-that". Well any way, I told her "just dropped the wood in a pile at his feet, and watch the magic happen"! She told me "yes, I can see that, but, it a chair I can get in and out of without help"! We have a pile of Adirondack chairs (resin, wicker, wooden, padded and un-padded) we both can't get in and out of without a fight. Well, plenty of seating for our guests who show up.....Oh bother! God bless, smashing the "thumbs up" button (as usual).
@postdalane
@postdalane 2 года назад
Perfect! Your chair is very elegant . Congratulations! I think your organization for work is very nice. Tanya, as always wonderful. God Bless you
@helentaylor5078
@helentaylor5078 7 месяцев назад
You have the most gentle and careing hands the way you caress and respect the wood and tree that provided. My respect to you and your craft. Also beautiful office you have there, cheers from New Zealand
@tvinci1983
@tvinci1983 5 месяцев назад
Wish we had more people like you in the world. Hats off to you.
@CoyoteSticksbyWILEY
@CoyoteSticksbyWILEY 2 года назад
Good Morning Gale & Tanya - Thank you for sharing. Have a great day! Regards, Randy in Arizona
@richardliles4415
@richardliles4415 2 года назад
You have crafted a very nice chair, I could definitely see myself taking a comfortable nap in the late afternoon on my deck. Thank you.
@campbellscraziestlife8435
@campbellscraziestlife8435 2 года назад
With every day that passes by of my dad’s passes I am so so glad you2 put up videos that get my throw the days
@afishingmagician
@afishingmagician 2 года назад
You are a very fine man, sir. I love how you treat your wife. It is so obvious that you adore her, and with good reason. We are fortunate men you and I, to have such a beautiful partner to savor life together and to grow old with.
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
I agree. I am so blessed to have Tanya as my friend. She is all the color in my life. And thank you for your friendship too. Peace to you and yours
@giselecontassotdesayvre3965
@giselecontassotdesayvre3965 2 года назад
Wow!!.... créer à partir d'une vieille poutre..vous êtes un artiste du bois. Vous avez une grande maîtrise de vos outils.. très très admirative..en plus vous faites ça dans un cadre..wow!!...😁. Bravo👍👍..superbe et unique.. très bon pour le dos..votre épouse apprécie 😁
@marinafoglietti9351
@marinafoglietti9351 2 года назад
Wonderful, how Alaska has changed its face in summer.
@darcyscott2406
@darcyscott2406 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the beautiful weather you’re having and have a great weekend! From Northwestern Vermont
@jamesfairbairn1588
@jamesfairbairn1588 2 года назад
Great skills my friend. Chair turned out beautiful. And to be surrounded by such beauty. How inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
@LifeJUSTLife
@LifeJUSTLife 2 года назад
Noooooo! I can't believe it! Perfect measurements for the queen's back and legs! Genius!...... And I don't say anything else..... From Italy a big hug. Peace and love.
@extremelydave
@extremelydave 2 года назад
I must admit that the chair looks mighty comfy!
@scottandkatieparsons3681
@scottandkatieparsons3681 Год назад
I never thought to hit a chisel with the flat of my framing hammer! Old dog learning new tricks! Thanks for that! Nice video!
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska Год назад
You are welcome!
@timofeyserikof8397
@timofeyserikof8397 2 года назад
Beautiful chair!! The expression: "at NO COST" is very subjective! In this chair is part of your soul, the work of the master and the age of the tree... From the pieces of the remaining wood, I would cut out two versatile triangles and attach them to the base of the chair for more stability. In the future, they can be given an oval shape and the finished composition will turn out ... Thank you for the opportunity to watch your magnificent work against the backdrop of fantastic views of nature !!
@katherinemcconico982
@katherinemcconico982 2 года назад
Hello Tanya & Gale, your spot there in Alaska, is beautiful. 😍
@parvinabdi7963
@parvinabdi7963 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing. watching your videos give me a good feeling.
@aleepiazza7125
@aleepiazza7125 2 года назад
Thanks for showing the build. Your videos inspire me to be more creative in my use of what I have. Peace.
@marinafoglietti9351
@marinafoglietti9351 2 года назад
It looks like a deck chair for the beach😄😄 can do everything. Stella is lucky to have you for husband !!! (sorry for my bad English).
@guadalupecastrogarza4855
@guadalupecastrogarza4855 2 года назад
good job!! and espectacular views, thank you for sharing!!
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
You are welcome 🤗
@donamonroe4427
@donamonroe4427 2 года назад
Watching an artist at work......Isn't it gratifying to watch a hunk of wood become something beautiful. It is a perfect chair for one of Tanya's naps in the sun ....👍🔨
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Aww, thanks Dona. It was a windy 75 degrees that day. Tanya loves nothing more than a nap in the sun
@123456laurent
@123456laurent 2 года назад
africain chair so cool like always amazing to see you perform ,best regards from france.
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Good morning Laurent. Yes, it is an African chair. It is known by many other names as well. It is a very old design
@firerat23
@firerat23 2 года назад
Great seeing that beautiful wood repurposed vs. being burned. Between the bar and the chair I am starting to feel the need to dust off some of my tools once my kitchen remodel is done. Thanks for sharing.
@tammyj.4115
@tammyj.4115 2 года назад
We watch RU-vid on our TV instead of the computer, so we don't see the description. However, we have been playing a game with your thumbnails. We try to only look long enough to see that it's you, and then we try to guess what you're up to as the show progresses. The bar -- well, we were cold and hot! But I had to share the guesses we came up with tonight. In order they are a stop sign, a T for Tanya (or Tammy), a guitar, a really thick pizza peel, and then we settled on a chair, and you weren't even finished making it yet. Thank you for the laugh! Have a happy weekend, y'all!
@julieivers7375
@julieivers7375 2 года назад
Perfect for lying back and soaking up the sun! Easy to store in winter too cos you can "flat pack" it.
@Donneczka1
@Donneczka1 2 года назад
How cool! Glad those old pieces of wood got put to good use!
@deeanderson5670
@deeanderson5670 2 года назад
Tanya part of the fun of these videos is the journey to the end of you and Gale's project. Another great one. Enjoy the chair. Thanks for sharing.
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Thank you Dee. We are working hard getting thinks ready for the upcoming wedding. This week we will be building a couple of outdoor games for the guests. See you soon!
@Il-Siciliano
@Il-Siciliano 2 года назад
Your hand-crafted chair, by any of those names, would be as beautiful. Magnificent job!
@Sprouty7
@Sprouty7 2 года назад
Nice job on the chair, I also like that you always seemed to have those beautiful mountains in the background. ..to your wife, take the chair. lol 😁
@jewelcall9860
@jewelcall9860 2 года назад
Another great video, Gale. I am always in awe at your craftsmanship, talent, and skills. If it can be done, I have no doubt you can do it. Not only are you a skilled carpenter, you are very creative and have artistic abilities! My husband would have loved to watch your videos! Peace to his memory. I recently had surgery and have not commented the last few times. However, I did catch up on the videos! Alaska is truly beautiful this time of year. Wish I could go back in the summertime! Have a great weekend and God bless! Tanya, enjoy the sunshine and the new chair!
@delaneyjenson4761
@delaneyjenson4761 2 года назад
This is so Magical to me! All that time and all those memories, and now you're adding your own time and memories... Some things truly never get old, they just get better, Sending much love from us to yours xxx
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Good morning Delaney. It is good to hear from you! I am so glad you enjoyed the video. I had a lot of fun with this project. I am a nostalgic guy so this meant a lot to me
@debbiemiller7342
@debbiemiller7342 2 года назад
You’re so talented!
@НадеждаСамойлова-ы2т
Отличная идея! Исполнение на высоте!
@retiredforlife63
@retiredforlife63 8 месяцев назад
Very nicely done. I enjoyed watching that.
@blacksheepexpedition6347
@blacksheepexpedition6347 2 года назад
Absolutely beautiful
@bobbiehash9508
@bobbiehash9508 2 года назад
How interesting! A true labor of love!
@frontierwoodsman4373
@frontierwoodsman4373 2 года назад
What a cool chair! I always want to build something or go camping when I watch your videos.
@elenamariarothenquijada71
@elenamariarothenquijada71 2 года назад
Son una pareja muy hermosa ♥️♥️🌟🌟🌟🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱
@daydreambeliever6603
@daydreambeliever6603 2 года назад
Well, Gale, you win the prize for having the most beautiful worksites. Thank you for sharing them👍🏻
@larryobrien4933
@larryobrien4933 2 года назад
Another interesting and relaxing video. Cool chair.
@stevehaken
@stevehaken 2 года назад
Nice work! You sir are a talented man with a grinder!
@raquelhernandez1733
@raquelhernandez1733 2 года назад
I forgot to mention, that's a beautiful chair. Yeah, perfect to sit and enjoy that picture perfect view while drinking a nice cup of coffee. God bless you guys.
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Thank you Raquel ❤️
@barrydeacon3551
@barrydeacon3551 2 года назад
Morning Gale; Another piece of craftsmanship!! Amazing talents 👍 Working against that backdrop: Utterly spectacular my friend! Your better half will enjoy the chair forever as made by your hands in love👍 Take care: have a nice summer! B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
@bjhunt4ever
@bjhunt4ever 2 года назад
Another awesome video! Only a month till we are up there! Can not wait!! Were you all interested in meeting for coffee while we are up that way?
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Thanks so much Brian. We would be happy to share a cup of coffee with you guys if we can work it out. Send us an email thisismyalaskalife@gmail.com
@catgynt9148
@catgynt9148 2 года назад
Beautifully crafted chair for your beautiful wife... you two are fortunate to have one-another. We didn’t see the bar this week, has it been moved to its final location? Wishing you and your family a blessed week, gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace.
@ВадимЧернов-ф2у
@ВадимЧернов-ф2у 2 года назад
очень интересная идея !!!! и виды прекрасные!!
@TonyGeneseo
@TonyGeneseo 2 года назад
Such a creative idea ! I’ve never seen that before. We’ve all heard of Adirondack chairs. This must be an Alaskan chair. Very cool ! Take care Gale ✌️
@anaeneberg3243
@anaeneberg3243 2 года назад
I love the chair and the nature ❤️
@markholmes1346
@markholmes1346 2 года назад
You never cease to amaze me with your skills and craftsmanship, you can make something out of nothing. Great to see the old plank being used for something instead of firewood, absolutely beautiful and useful chair and easy to setup and transport! I’m in awe 👏✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
@alangriffiths1432
@alangriffiths1432 2 года назад
Nice chair and the view is Excellent
@terriefirmin3190
@terriefirmin3190 2 года назад
A beautiful chair for a beautiful lady. I enjoyed watching you make it.
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Thank you 😊
@thomasbennett2155
@thomasbennett2155 2 года назад
I love watching your videos and they are, in an odd way very relaxing to watch on my HDTV. My father, like you, was a master craftsman and he pretty much did it all. He was an auto mechanic and his profession was rebuilding and repairing transmissions, but at heart, he found great joy in carpentry work, electrical and plumbing. Sadly he passed away six years ago around Fathers Day of cancer and me watching your videos often reminds me of the times I watched him as a kid crafting something, so for me it's sentimental for many reasons. There was never a problem he couldn't solve, whether it be mechanical, carpentry,,electrical, plumbing or just simple daily life, he was the problem solver at the 11th hour. You and him would've had a lot to talk about. Keep up the awesome work and I look forward to your videos every week. God Bless and stay safe.
@raquelhernandez1733
@raquelhernandez1733 2 года назад
Greetings from Florida! I'm just in love with those magnificent views! How I wish I was there.....but not when is cold. 😁 Thank you for these amazing videos.!
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Good morning Raquel. It does get cold hear for sure. The winters in this pass can be very harsh
@suewilkinsonmorrobayca6590
@suewilkinsonmorrobayca6590 2 года назад
Nice design, thanks for sharing.
@applemac100100
@applemac100100 2 года назад
You are not what we would call joiner you are a craftsman. You remind me so much of my late father who used to make toys out of wood for me. He would have loved this channel and afterwards would have ended making the same items. 😃
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Good morning friend. Yes, I think you gave me pegged. Thank you for your comments. Peace
@kathleencasey2944
@kathleencasey2944 2 года назад
Haven't seen one made before, tho know the chair. You truly are a master craftsman! Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
@mexlemax3307
@mexlemax3307 9 месяцев назад
Cool! I want too. Simple idea. Super made.
@lurawade5025
@lurawade5025 2 года назад
Gail, Watching you employ craftsmanship and creativity is mesmerizing! Just thinking about how many skills and the many thought processes involved in this are a testament to your talents!
@JeepGuy3
@JeepGuy3 2 года назад
Always a pleasure to watch you create. Have a great weekend.
@DrMarkJones
@DrMarkJones 2 года назад
Awesome chair.
@oddtechman
@oddtechman 2 года назад
another beautiful piece of craftsmanship there Gail. Lovey build and thanks for sharing
@anncautley1179
@anncautley1179 2 года назад
What a fabulous well made chair to sit & take in the beautiful scenery 🤗 Ann
@janreynolds3794
@janreynolds3794 2 года назад
Absolutely awesome!
@1CathyHendrix
@1CathyHendrix 2 года назад
Never saw a chair like this before....really cool! Looks like summer is getting in full swing for ya'll. Hope this finds you doing well. Have a great weekend! God bless!
@charlotteanddavestorey6553
@charlotteanddavestorey6553 2 года назад
What surroundings,what a view , and what a peaceful place to work . What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
@redhauscreator146
@redhauscreator146 2 года назад
I have always liked this design, I've seen it before. Viking camp chair is what I think it's called. It can be put away for the season or easily transported.
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Yes. It is known by several different names. The Viking chair is perhaps the the most common though
@etchien4993
@etchien4993 2 года назад
Hi i’am a filipino always watching and following your vlog here in the Philippines. I’ved watched the latest video seeing a filipina lady to be wedded to your son. What a coincidence.
@allye5949
@allye5949 2 года назад
That chair looks like a piece of sculpture - a beautiful and practical addition to any deck. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@carolefried412
@carolefried412 2 года назад
Hi Gale and Tonya. People who know how to build things with their hands is very admirable, especially if they do it well, like you! Your videos are so well done. Thank you for sharing them with us. ❤❤
@ronsafreed2400
@ronsafreed2400 2 года назад
Very cool,,i saw one years ago...Gail great idea,,with good wood...a master at work..haa,,,someone likes it all ready..
@danielkrieg3227
@danielkrieg3227 2 года назад
Love the chair
@sergioquiroz925
@sergioquiroz925 2 года назад
gale tanya what a beautiful place this is a totally different landscape with a beautiful view of the lake it looks great lovebirds brother thanks for sharing so much beauty lovebirds cabin greetings from medellin colombia sergio and family
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Good morning Sergio (and family). Love you guys!
@fikilenako1805
@fikilenako1805 2 года назад
Wow!👌just perfect
@stubby8663
@stubby8663 2 года назад
Haha Gail just goes to show, no matter how old and weathered we are, we can still be salvaged into something useful. I have plenty of old story's but the kids today don't want to listen lol. Love the chair and always enjoy my Friday morning coffee with a "This is my Alaska" video, Keep them coming.
@laruedouglas1064
@laruedouglas1064 2 года назад
That is a pretty cool chair 😍.
@PaullaWells
@PaullaWells 2 года назад
Very cool! A work of love for sure. ❤
@umagimenez
@umagimenez 2 года назад
Dear friends, this video has been wonderful, I have really enjoyed watching it and seeing how you also make furniture that is like sculptures, thank you very much, hugs full of peace and harmony.
@deannaoverstreet4146
@deannaoverstreet4146 2 года назад
Beautiful!
@rogernighbert5436
@rogernighbert5436 2 года назад
That new chair is really cool. thanks for sharing.
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
You are welcome!
@scootx3946
@scootx3946 2 года назад
Just got back from a week long vacation in the Sunshine state and realized I missed two Fridays worth of videos. Having a Bar or two at a wedding is clutch, and to have one custom built is icing on the cake. The Viking chair on the other hand is so unique, and has so much heart, love and grind built into it. Much love to all, and God bless, Pete
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Thanks Pete and welcome back! And thank you for sending a little of that Florida sunshine our direction. Peace
@lindasallaz3832
@lindasallaz3832 2 года назад
great chair, you are so talented!! 🙂❤
@judyjenson2918
@judyjenson2918 2 года назад
I love it. I first thought you were making a guitar and i kept cheating going ahead. lol. That made my morning coffee fun and the wife looked perfect in it.......
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Good morning Judy. You are allowed to cheat here on this channel 😀
@MrRebar15
@MrRebar15 2 года назад
*This is My Alaska* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to show us. God Bless.
@browneyes-cj8eg
@browneyes-cj8eg 2 года назад
love it
@awo1fman
@awo1fman 2 года назад
It's only no cost if you don't consider your time and effort. 😉 That's a beutiful thing!
@jenniferhendricksen7859
@jenniferhendricksen7859 2 года назад
A labor of love
@TheJimcrooks800
@TheJimcrooks800 2 года назад
Kept me guessing for a while! Fantastic vision to see potential in old, discarded material. You have that special gift that is a blessing to many including Tanya! Also, balance was critical there - as it is in life. Blessings from Scotland again.
@rockinroxxi3710
@rockinroxxi3710 2 года назад
Thanks!
@ThisIsMyAlaska
@ThisIsMyAlaska 2 года назад
Thank you so much Roxxi! You are officially part of our project ❤️
@glennabourne9017
@glennabourne9017 2 года назад
I watched this video for the first time this evening at work with one of the residents at the assisted living home I work at. I enjoyed watching it with her so much. She kept shouting and exclaiming as she watched & she & I did a lot of laughing & guessing at what you were making, Gale. Usually, I can figure out pretty quick what you are in the process of doing but this one had me stumped until you sat it down on the porch. Then I could see it! Wow. Super cool. And it made me so happy to see Tanya come out & try it out. Pretty awesome. Very good job!
@teresakinney955
@teresakinney955 2 года назад
Master carpenter.
@123hkopm123
@123hkopm123 2 года назад
At first I thought you were making a giant spoon!
@grazynagrabowska524
@grazynagrabowska524 2 года назад
Made an Love! Poland.
@divinelavine
@divinelavine 2 года назад
Had me guessin! Love it!
@steveddavis
@steveddavis 2 года назад
How you get anything done on that front porch is beyond me. I'd walk out in the morning, sit in a chair and probably not move all day. I can't imagine that view ever getting old or taking it for granted (which I know you do not). Also glad you are still doing the minimal talking videos, it was one of the things that originally drew me to your channel, it is such a refreshing approach to not be constantly talked at. You do such a good job of letting the visuals and the process speak. Not that I don't enjoy when you are interacting with Tanya or other family members or when you have spoken directly to the camera, but I like that you have faith in what you are showing to know that a lot of dialog isn't needed. Great chair! I'm always impressed with your carpentry skills - mine extend to making firewood... Thanks for bringing us along!
@lilivicordero8077
@lilivicordero8077 2 года назад
So awesome
@maggiew8524
@maggiew8524 2 года назад
Now that’s just too cool❣🇨🇦
@captainamerica1797
@captainamerica1797 Год назад
Good Morning ! I think I can handle this project . Lol.
@Miguel_ON65
@Miguel_ON65 2 года назад
Great! A similar chair I knew my friend, very ingenious and original. It is great for sunny moments. Have a very nice week end. Peace for Alaska and happiness for you and your love people.
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