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...to live off, or for comfort? Did he need them?
Originally posted by dusty1
reply to post by superman2012
...to live off, or for comfort? Did he need them?
It's been a while since I watched the documentary, I don't remember.
But I think he a psychological connection to a community.
He filmed himself.
He was playing to the camera in his own way, and knew people would watch his experience.
From the beginning, an old pilot-friend flew in food and supplies on a regular basis over the years, permitting Proenneke to perfect his wilderness situation and stay in his beloved cabin year-round. Eventually his stay extended to 30 years.
You guys left out jimmy the buff mcgillicutty from ozark springs who survived 45 years alone in the wilds of the ozark wrestling bears and wild cat bare handed living in a small leaf made shelter..
Originally posted by Catalyst317
Originally posted by METACOMET
Richard Proenneke retired at age 52, moved to Twin Lakes, Alaska, built a cabin using hand tools and lived there alone for the next 30 years.
He documented his life through film, which PBS airs every now and then entitled "Alone in the Wilderness"
www.dickproenneke.com...edit on 22-2-2013 by METACOMET because: (no reason given)
Don't forget The Hermit of Gully Lake, Willard Kitchener MacDonald who lived in a secluded hut for nearly 60 years alone in Canada.
He is more distracted by filming and Park Service relations and well-meaning visitors, noisy hunters, editors seeking a writing deal, fan mail, and friends overwhelming him with gifts of processed foods. At one point, Proenneke hardly sleeps worrying about all the "garbage" of social intrusion he has unwittingly brought upon himself with the Keith book and film showing nationally.
Originally posted by sirbadazz
heres a suggestion. instead of a friggin bugout bag, WHY ARE YOU CITIZENS OF THIS DEMOCRACY NOT STANDING UP FOR THE SURVIVAL COMMUNITY YOU HAVE ALREADY FORMED - THE UNITED STATES. \
Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
Interesting thread to jump back in on after a week or so away, but it's as good as any. I agree with a number of others that the OP has a very unrealistic view of things and sounds like it's viewed through what I think of as the "KOA mindset". If it wouldn't work or be viable at a KOA campground level of comfort, then it can't be survived for long.