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Saturday, August 18, 2007

Finding Home

Have you ever been at a place and found that moment Life and Love Meet. Alaska Is that place for me. The more I travel around this state the more I love it. Though As many people have pointed out I am a yet to experience winter here. I say bring it on. People at the diner I talk to say that is a great attitude. I say that is the only attitude I can have. People Have many misconception about up here.
  1. There is more than 4 weeks of summer. Try 12 weeks.
  2. Good and service are only slightly more than the Seattle Area. Gas has stayed around 2.70 - 2.89 pert Gallon
  3. The Average snowfall is around 4 feet Per year. It just Stays.
  4. It Does get to -45 Degree in January Febuary and March
  5. There is a Spring and fall Season.
  6. You can get fresh vegetables up here.
  7. There is No State Income tax. Though Car tabs and other fees are Higher.
  8. People Tend to be very community oriented . But Like to keep to themselves.
  9. Alot of people do live subsistently(Hunting Fishing and Farming). But I would say no more that 1/3 of the people.
  10. Time is different up here. People look at seasons rather than months. Winter is a time getting ready for summer and Summer is used to get Ready for Winter.

I love the fact that we are in a Place where animal population are greater than People. No traffic Jams. The pace is constant Not Hurried. It is Home

In Gods Grace

Jason

1 comment:

Robin Rivers said...

Dude, Alaska looks amazing from your pics and the stories from the road.

I know how you feel about the few people, different pace life.

Looks like we both found home.

Love you,
R