Ansel is more than a builder. Long, wide sideburns and cowboy boots hint of his Texas upbringing. Slate-blue eyes light up with the fervor of a preacher. We started Trinity Christian Center because we just felt like God called us into this area to do something here in Alaska,'' he said. Ansel said, ''but it could be a time of sorrows, a time of troubles.
Callers inquiring about domes are fearful as well.
They expect these round shelters to protect them from massive natural destruction, biblical apocalypse and computer-generated panic. But most just fret over cold winters, downed power lines and large heating bills. Alaskans are a self-reliant, independent lot. Too much weather out there. But his dome in Kasilof does just fine.