“When Gene was building his log workshop a few years ago, a helicopter flew over, circling back to the clearing next to our cabin. It was one of the Mirelli boys. Todd Mirelli plunked his chopper down in the clearing, jumped out, and came over to chat. He was building his own log cabin and wanted some tips from Gene. He truly did “drop in,” in the very sense of those words.” HomesteadingCabinWilderness Stories Book:Finding Peace in the Wilderness: Journey to a Simpler Life Source: Finding Peace in the Wilderness: Journey to a Simpler Life