tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post1597880279782275662..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Things I Miss in AlaskaScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-77559537351030609322008-10-07T08:05:00.000-08:002008-10-07T08:05:00.000-08:00There are still plenty of great drive-ins around p...There are still plenty of great drive-ins around provo. Plus, there are a few good places on campus that have been there for eons. Thanks for pointing out a few great places in Utah to not forget while I'm here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-15284944785096486572008-08-25T11:31:00.000-08:002008-08-25T11:31:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing .Nice blog beautiful pictures.Thanks for sharing .Nice blog beautiful pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-56011419038510611462008-04-02T14:42:00.000-08:002008-04-02T14:42:00.000-08:00I live in Anchorage but I was lucky enough to get ...I live in Anchorage but I was lucky enough to get to see U2 3D while traveling. Ok, I ended up seeing it four times. It was, by far, the coolest and most moving experience I have had in a movie theater. And this is from someone who wasn't a U2 junkie. I am now. Simply an awesome experience.<BR/><BR/>You want some good news - Check this out:<BR/>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117982802.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2562<BR/><BR/>Yep, Anchorage is in line to get an IMAX in the not too distant future. And if you didn't know, you can get a group of people together and watch any movie in the imax library. So two yearz from now, we, in theory, should be able to see U2 3D in Anchorage. I could probably see it ten times and still be impressed. If you don't get massive goosegumps watching it, ya best check your pulse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-28030991267477493972008-03-31T19:10:00.000-08:002008-03-31T19:10:00.000-08:00This is awesome. I found you on Alex Year One. M...This is awesome. I found you on Alex Year One. My 12yr daughter wanted to move to Alaska after our cruise a few years ago- we LOVED it, but your list shows her the sites we DIDN'T see. Thanks for the great post.Nanci's Foibleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826380542640306749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-72483094961952681642008-03-19T17:09:00.000-08:002008-03-19T17:09:00.000-08:00i live in the 'burbs, no sidewalks here, hate it! ...i live in the 'burbs, no sidewalks here, hate it! i grew up in the city...hated that too tho!<BR/>our KK closed, i think dunkin donuts is far better. but i get the missing part....<BR/>made me smile, driving from NY to DC, it's nothing....right down I95 ;)~ejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461738529248708038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-37826230724158101382008-03-18T15:07:00.000-08:002008-03-18T15:07:00.000-08:00While I've never been to Alaska, i'm in Canada whi...While I've never been to Alaska, i'm in Canada which is sorta the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-49653227133540343152008-03-10T17:13:00.000-08:002008-03-10T17:13:00.000-08:00I'm catching up on some blog-reading and obviously...I'm catching up on some blog-reading and obviously I'm coming to the party a bit late. But I just had to comment... sorry for the length! But the coincidence is so remarkable! My hubby and I were just discussing what we missed here in Central NY state since we moved from GA. We came up with a similar list:<BR/><BR/>- Normal Stores & Chain Establishments. Okay, there IS a way to get Krispy Kremes if we take a 5-hr train ride to NYC. We also miss TGIFridays, IKEA and real malls. The nearest mall is so crappy it has a Target as an anchor store. And that's just sad.<BR/><BR/>- A decent movie theater. Forget drive-ins! The best theater in the area (30 minute drive away, mind you) would be considered the WORST theater in our small suburb of Atlanta. The movies right here in town (5 mins away) would be a 99-cent theater in Georgia.<BR/><BR/>- Big trees. There was a blight around here about 8 years ago and the big trees I grew up with that overhung the streets as you described are all gone. :(<BR/><BR/>- Subdivisions. This city is old, old, old. Some might say <I>quaint</I>. But in reality, it's junky. And planned communities. Here the town just sprang up willy-nilly. Businesses right in the middle of residential districts. No rhyme or reason for bad-neighborhood a block away from good-neighborhood. Or the expensive neighborhood overlooking the senior citizen home with big automatic parking-lot lights and food-loading zone within view. Go figure.<BR/><BR/>- Public Transportation/Public Places. Totally unreliable bus service, poorly maintained sidewalks (when they're available, that is), and unfriendly to walkers/bicyclists. And while there ARE some maintained parks, they're not really <I>useable</I>. By that, I mean no grills, no picnic tables, few walking trails, none of which are maintained for use once the snow falls. This is a car-owners town, fo shiggity.<BR/><BR/>- Long Winters. Plan to have snow by Halloween, and well into April if not longer. Sure, we might have some warm days and temporary thaws interspersed, but you really want to wear sweaters and socks that entire time.<BR/><BR/>- Cold, Cold Lakes. Too cold for swimming. Definitely not warm enough. On the hottest summer days, when the sun is blistering your fair skin (because the winters are so long everyone is pasty white and burning by summertime), the lake still doesn't get over 65F. Everyone stops and shivers when a current runs past, and you find yourself running toward a group of urinating children. Ick.<BR/><BR/>- Southern Hospitality. 'Nuff said.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748231341500700924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-49477020661629522812008-03-08T07:38:00.000-09:002008-03-08T07:38:00.000-09:00I tried to tell Tracy M that break-up is when the ...I tried to tell Tracy M that break-up is when the snow finally melts and all the people who've been trapped inside getting sick of one another call it quits. Thanks to you she didn't believe me.<BR/>Don't forget Red Lobster, Sephora, or easy access to Ikea.<BR/>My dad used to say "When the fruit up here starts to look good, you know you need a vacation". I do enjoy living near all kinds of fresh fruit now.<BR/>We planted a Japanese maple in our yard before we moved 6+ years ago. According to Google Earth it's still there. We're trendsetters!<BR/>I only saw lightning once in my whole Alaska life. I have still never seen a firefly, bummer.<BR/>What's truly sad is that I even miss the quirky things about AK sometimes.This list makes me think about all my friends and family still back home and everything they're missing too!Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521884755616115392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-42870144894779891562008-03-07T18:26:00.000-09:002008-03-07T18:26:00.000-09:00This is a really great post. When I first read th...This is a really great post. When I first read the title I thought it was about what you missed about Alaska while you were on vacation. <BR/><BR/>Personally I think no Olive Garden would be kind of an incentive to move there but I know I'm in the minority on that one. <BR/><BR/>I know about the shipping. Yeah! Stick it to the Man! My brother lives in Soldotna and it costs ridiculous amounts of money to ship anything to him. He comes back to Michigan at least once a year so I just give him whatever it is then. Nothing like getting your birthday present 6 months late because your sister is cheap. <BR/><BR/>Fortunately the reverse is not true (shipping costs, or cheapness for that matter) and he is a drift boat guide on the Kenai, so I get fresh King salmon Fed Ex-ed to me each summer :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-43192599554618118012008-03-07T16:29:00.000-09:002008-03-07T16:29:00.000-09:00Now that was positively negative. (Pun intended.) ...Now that was positively negative. (Pun intended.) Actually, pretty sweet. I miss warm summer nights, too. And fireflies.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05899794817816658435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-21134610579730703082008-03-07T15:09:00.000-09:002008-03-07T15:09:00.000-09:00I feel so bad for you that you do not have a Krisp...I feel so bad for you that you do not have a Krispy Kreme nearby. We have several nearby (within 20 miles or so). All the gas stations and grocery stores around get fresh supply of Krispy Kreme each day. We still have civic groups and sports teams selling them on the streets most Saturday mornings. I cannot drive past one of those "Hot Fresh Now" signs without turning in to get some melt in your mouth doughnuts.<BR/><BR/>My husband and I have a dream to take the Ultimate Road Trip one year. We would like to homeschool our children that year and then rent, lease, or buy an RV and travel the country. We think it woudl be such an incredible experience.<BR/><BR/>I just love your blog. Your posts are always so detailed and entertaining. Thank you so much for your efforts! They are appreicated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-63243064908533081002008-03-07T14:52:00.000-09:002008-03-07T14:52:00.000-09:00LOL. Krispy Kreme. I don't understand the fascinat...LOL. Krispy Kreme. I don't understand the fascination with Krispy Kreme!<BR/><BR/>The rest of it I get though. I live in Michigan. Not quite as arctic, but I definitely get the seasons thing.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775168642478125710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-89946703592285171062008-03-07T11:19:00.000-09:002008-03-07T11:19:00.000-09:00I moved countries, and I get moments where I miss ...I moved countries, and I get moments where I miss a whole lot too!Tizzalicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753291039661501395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-14123505268812698162008-03-07T07:06:00.000-09:002008-03-07T07:06:00.000-09:00I've never had Krispy Kreme and from what I hear I...I've never had Krispy Kreme and from what I hear I should stay away from it under fear of addiction.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237357465472052349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-87701832376781326702008-03-07T04:00:00.000-09:002008-03-07T04:00:00.000-09:00What a great post! I was also hoping your would d...What a great post! I was also hoping your would do a counter to the best 13 list! So educational!<BR/><BR/>I definitely was thinking that Alaska sounds wonderful, but I can't imagine missing out on thunderstorms, crickets and warm nights under a blanket of stars. <BR/><BR/>Honestly, there are good and bad things about pretty much everywhere! Thanks for that reminder. I appreciate my little world a little more now.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I think Alaska still sounds wonderful....but maybe just for a visit.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270545811471785078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-82518930915537488592008-03-06T19:00:00.000-09:002008-03-06T19:00:00.000-09:00And I thought Hawaii was bad. I'm now loving the ...And I thought Hawaii was bad. I'm now loving the annual moderate temperature and the 120 miles of coastline. :0)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268296505107380671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-19356427741541284242008-03-06T18:55:00.000-09:002008-03-06T18:55:00.000-09:00Enjoyed your list-- it gave me a new perspective o...Enjoyed your list-- it gave me a new perspective on the year my husband lived with his aunt and uncle in Anchorage (before he was my husband, that is...)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my Ladybug Limited hairclip site!Diana (Ladybug Limited)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07400537084572234888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1651506145591110902008-03-06T17:26:00.000-09:002008-03-06T17:26:00.000-09:00Ummm, I guess if I lived so far from a donut I MIG...Ummm, I guess if I lived so far from a donut I MIGHT want a Krispy Kreme. But really, I would have to be desperate for food. Otherwise, I settle up to Lamar's to have a good donut, not some round disc of lard. But hey that's just me.<BR/><BR/>I think I'll keep my white, skinny behind in the lower 48 states, thankyouverymuch. I might come visit someday, but really it would be to see you. You could show me some sites, but we'd better have a warm place to see them because last I checked - it's stinkin' cold in Alaska!Shaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364055849106684154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-38676064261141763682008-03-06T16:59:00.000-09:002008-03-06T16:59:00.000-09:00Krispy Kremes - Ah yes. I will eat one for you. Y...Krispy Kremes - Ah yes. I will eat one for you. You sound like you have lived several places. Is Alaska the last stop? I would love to see it someday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-6640820214597287102008-03-06T16:46:00.000-09:002008-03-06T16:46:00.000-09:00Sigh, Everytime your page loads and I see that box...Sigh, Everytime your page loads and I see that box of doughnaughts I keep wishing i had ordered a box from the club that was selling them earlier this week. lol.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877017518288126293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-12203377867587698362008-03-06T15:13:00.000-09:002008-03-06T15:13:00.000-09:00Hmmm I kind of miss the four season's too, but not...Hmmm I kind of miss the four season's too, but not the warm water or the fruit trees. There are no drive in's that I know of and my kids have never seen a snow flake, they instead make sand angels. I guess every give has a take but I love your list, not to mention your Pirate husband in the previous post. Did you manage some pirate mickey and minnie ears? My kids love those.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645641129813500105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-59544425977407930792008-03-06T14:39:00.000-09:002008-03-06T14:39:00.000-09:00As someone who moved the other way -- AK to DC wit...As someone who moved the other way -- AK to DC with a stop in between -- I can tell you there are a lot more things I miss now here, then I missed then there.<BR/><BR/>But both are great places to live in very different ways.<BR/><BR/>I'll take a Double Musky pepper steak over the Palm any day. (And the drive's much nicer ...)<BR/><BR/>I'll take a freezer full of halibut and salmon over bumping carts and dyed farmed fish at Giant.<BR/><BR/>I'll take driving through 6 inches of snow like it was nothing rather than three-quarters of an inch paralyzing in the city in "Winter Blast 2008."<BR/><BR/>I'd rather watch Seawolves hockey than Dan Snyder mess up the Redskins.<BR/><BR/>I'd rather have a traffic jam caused by a moose than a road-rager run amuck.<BR/><BR/>I'll take Seward or Homer over Ocean City or Rehobeth.<BR/> ---<BR/>But if you do need another Continental fix, it's just a few blocks down Plyers Mill to Connecticut, so let me know ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-37498652785188066012008-03-06T13:06:00.000-09:002008-03-06T13:06:00.000-09:00I feel for you on the Krispy Kremes....those are h...I feel for you on the Krispy Kremes....those are heavenly when they are just a little warm and you have a cup of coffee.United Studieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605529272895583783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-88570963685356723122008-03-06T12:27:00.000-09:002008-03-06T12:27:00.000-09:00My mom is loudly rejoicing about your Target. We ...My mom is loudly rejoicing about your Target. We usually have to go to ours the same day she arrives when she visits. We can't WAIT for our visit home...despite all the thinsg we miss there, the summer more than makes up for it. FUN post.Amber M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02021766787294910999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-77709237268625026032008-03-06T11:55:00.000-09:002008-03-06T11:55:00.000-09:00Thanks for the nod on your post here! I saw a bunc...Thanks for the nod on your post here! I saw a bunch of people coming from your site this morning and had to find out what was up.<BR/><BR/>I agree with a lot of what you say. I do miss Krispy Kreme. We had only recently gotten them in Portland and I doubt Ketchikan will ever get one....to small.<BR/>Drive ins in Oregon had died off about 10 years ago I think they closed the last one. I loved those but yeah I can't see going to them much here, just wouldn't work since the only time it wouldn't be freezing or to light would be spring or fall when we have the constant downpours of rain, you know livingin a rainforest and all don't make for good drive in, not to mention where would they put it? We have no areas big enough to even be considered flat enough. I miss the drives also we used to go on drives all the time but here we only 30 miles of road total and at the moment after this winter they are all in very bad shape it's almost like driving on unpaved ground anyway. <BR/>The shipping thing is crazy also really if I can ship things pretty cheap to the lower 48 why do the stores all think they can charge super high rates! Makes no sense to me. I do miss those stores though especialy Target but that is another thing I don't expect to see ever in Ketchikan, they are just excited to have a Walmart here. I will stay off the topic of restaurants cause that makes me homesick also. But we do have a Starbucks! So that helps..a bit. <BR/>We don't realy have much in the way of sidewalks either but not a lot of walking anyway where we live unless you don't mind the visits with the bears! Yeah I'm still working my head around the bears thing. <BR/>Hmm I'm sure I could address my agreement on several more of your points but since I've already turning this into a post (practically) I suppose I should sign off. <BR/>I do love my new home though even with the stuff I miss.my4kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877891733197763535noreply@blogger.com