Richard Proenneke
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Richard Proenneke
Has anyone seen the PBS documentary "Alone In The Wilderness, The Dick Proenneke Story?
The guy had an amazing life and adventure in the great white north. He's become a bit of a hero of mine.
http://www.dickproenneke.com/DickProenneke.html
The guy had an amazing life and adventure in the great white north. He's become a bit of a hero of mine.
http://www.dickproenneke.com/DickProenneke.html
"But Higgins, I can explain."
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Is that a cell phone I see in his hands? Just kidding... I've seen that documentary a few times over the years. It is fascinating to see him building his house and going about doing what needs to be done around his new home. He certainly was a remarkable man. I really like the no frills style of the documentary too, very peaceful to watch. Documentaries aren't made like that anymore.
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At first glance it looked like a cell phone to me too. I seriously doubt that a) he ever used a cell phone, and 2) there would be reception way out there. Upon further examination I've determined that it's a hand planer he's holding. I have one like that that belonged to my dad.
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Yea, I watched it. What a great show. Now this was a real man. Not some manicure getting, spa visiting, hair coloring, metroseuxal from LA.
Can you imagine the isolation? I know the country is beautiful but this guy was not only miles away from anyone, he was hundreds of miles away from anyone.
I salute this man's man. He was a great engineer and builder.
Can you imagine the isolation? I know the country is beautiful but this guy was not only miles away from anyone, he was hundreds of miles away from anyone.
I salute this man's man. He was a great engineer and builder.
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One more thing about this. I hope you guys do not mind me getting sentimental on you, but I remember that my grandfather hung his tools up on nails inside and outside of his workshop and barn. Seeing tools hanging from nails on the house in the picture a few posts back reminded of it. Thanks for indulging me.
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