tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post8444352743585810797..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: You Know You Live in Anchorage, Alaska When . . .Scribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-36147155818848758672007-08-06T09:30:00.000-08:002007-08-06T09:30:00.000-08:00My Mom uses alluminum foil to "keep the heat out"....My Mom uses alluminum foil to "keep the heat out". I keep trying to tell her it actually warms the house...and this from a woman who lived in Alaska for six years!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-81314461774229840172007-08-06T09:27:00.000-08:002007-08-06T09:27:00.000-08:00Hilarious, this could make Letterman's top ten.Hilarious, this could make Letterman's top ten.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-64115003741381119522007-06-28T22:57:00.000-08:002007-06-28T22:57:00.000-08:00LOL! I can totally relate. One of these years we...LOL! I can totally relate. One of these years we've got to visit Alaska. We're so close...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04002869677396722404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-16651095645831592472007-03-26T15:12:00.000-08:002007-03-26T15:12:00.000-08:00interesting.:) I will come alaska anchoraga for th...interesting.:) I will come alaska anchoraga for the summer as a work and travel student. I think I will really enjoy it. is it still that cold in the summer?kingavsharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775358154178250600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-27920868861562136252007-03-23T04:29:00.000-08:002007-03-23T04:29:00.000-08:00We moved from Alaska 8 months ago and never though...We moved from Alaska 8 months ago and never thought that I would miss it but do sometimes. You can really only understand your "you know your Alaskan if..." if you have lived there. As far as the church goes it made me feel kinda sick to my stomach and very sad.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601952488822563927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-38372574551821261552007-03-23T01:45:00.000-08:002007-03-23T01:45:00.000-08:00Love it! And by all means, generalize all you want...Love it! And by all means, generalize all you want. Stereotypes exist because there are models to build upon. Listen not to the nay-sayers!<BR/>I totally choked at the "fall cleaning" reference. We did the same in AZ, using foil to block out light AND heat. I can't imagine what my Dutch neighbors would say to such a window decoration. :) <BR/>Also, wanted to express condolences about the church building. I thought I had you pegged as LDS. I am surely sorry for the loss on a personal and community level. Bless you as you salvage and grieve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-28577436045355595832007-03-22T20:58:00.000-08:002007-03-22T20:58:00.000-08:00Michelle, I'll bet you're still a cheechako, right...Michelle, I'll bet you're still a cheechako, right? <BR/><BR/>Not all Alaskans use foil; we use room-darkening shades. We don't always eat meat or fish. And, most importantly, not <I>all</I> of us favor ruining the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Far from it, but I think you mentioned in a previous post that your husband is in the oil industry.<BR/><BR/>A lot of us <I>love</I> the climate. That's why we live here. Since adn.com has linked to you several times, please don't generalize. You do not speak for all Alaskans. (Except about breakup. Snow mold adds to that odor. And it's just around the corner.)Verbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541116433630523431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-88332368909560352372007-03-22T19:43:00.000-08:002007-03-22T19:43:00.000-08:00LOL! Number 10 was the bestLOL! Number 10 was the bestWylie Kinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271148590574475682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-79090415638425628742007-03-22T13:01:00.000-08:002007-03-22T13:01:00.000-08:00Please help: Carharts?Flannel and denim are formal...Please help: Carharts?<BR/>Flannel and denim are formalwear here in Denver. Don't believe me? Go to the Symphony.<BR/>Love duct tape. :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06600711458051601834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-46625809109565545252007-03-22T09:45:00.000-08:002007-03-22T09:45:00.000-08:00To answer tw's question about the rotting smell:Al...To answer tw's question about the rotting smell:<BR/>All the leaves, dead salmon, and other such things don't have time to decompose prior to the winter freeze up. There is also all the moose and doggy surprises that accumulates during winter. So when the spring breakup (thaw) comes all the decomposition happens all at once. It can smell fragrant until the first really good rain storm washes everything.<BR/><BR/>I remember the first time was wife when out to a salmon stream and her surprise at the rooting salmon smell. I had not noticed having grown up here. To me it smelled like the outdoors and fishing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-58112697998921929312007-03-22T09:08:00.000-08:002007-03-22T09:08:00.000-08:00That was a really fascinating post.Educational too...That was a really fascinating post.<BR/><BR/>Educational too.<BR/><BR/>Blessings from Scotland.Portrait of Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768661026680055606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-12291540432082640592007-03-22T08:28:00.000-08:002007-03-22T08:28:00.000-08:00"10. You're praying for global warming."That's a g..."10. You're praying for global warming."<BR/><BR/>That's a good one!Shaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364055849106684154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-2122085009362408632007-03-22T08:08:00.000-08:002007-03-22T08:08:00.000-08:00Okay, I've seen most of MY original questions were...Okay, I've seen most of MY original questions were answered. But what's with the rotting smell? what's that about?<BR/><BR/>I live in Texas and have always been curious about Alaska.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23630503713936271302007-03-22T08:06:00.000-08:002007-03-22T08:06:00.000-08:00LOL! I love denim and flannel, and I've eaten bot...LOL! <BR/>I love denim and flannel, and I've eaten both deer and moose, so I guess I'm suited to being an Alaskan. I always said I'd never live there because it's so cold - but then I heard about the land they were giving away somewhere in Alaska to try to lure people to move, and I would have gotten in on that, but unfortunately I didn't hear about it until all of the land had been given away.<BR/><BR/>Why the foil on the windows??? Does it make it warmer? I'm just wondering because it's the first I"ve heard of that...Undercover Angel https://www.blogger.com/profile/06995794675832418220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-28220415317350764102007-03-22T06:09:00.000-08:002007-03-22T06:09:00.000-08:00I always love hearing about local flair. Whenever...I always love hearing about local flair. Whenever I watch a movie set in Seattle/Portland, I always have to count how many times the characters mention the rain. I don't know anyone that really chats up the obvious rain here. Oh well.<BR/><BR/>Here are my two funny memories about Anchorage (I was a camp counselor/college recruiter one summer): that there were many folks (transplants) that had a southern accent, hailing from Texas, AND the houses I saw were enormous, with very tall ceilings. <BR/><BR/>Love reading your blog.Lisa Wheeler Miltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386193798727387546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-35265930249368402872007-03-22T05:36:00.000-08:002007-03-22T05:36:00.000-08:00hehe got to love the generalizations!Hmmm never at...hehe got to love the generalizations!<BR/><BR/>Hmmm never ate beaver before :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-52058766318616011342007-03-22T04:38:00.000-08:002007-03-22T04:38:00.000-08:00Funny stuff, scribbit. We lived in Gunnison CO for...Funny stuff, scribbit. We lived in Gunnison CO for awhile, and some of these apply there, too.Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976869000808518440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-90950673163888647412007-03-22T04:28:00.000-08:002007-03-22T04:28:00.000-08:00Well, all of these apply to me, except I've never ...Well, all of these apply to me, except I've never eaten beaver, so I guess those of us from Northern B.C./Alberta really are honorary Alaskans. I'd vote for an annex. :-)Mrs. Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376591769853214941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-88014206983990640382007-03-22T04:14:00.000-08:002007-03-22T04:14:00.000-08:00Great list! I'm such a wimp with the cold (strang...Great list! I'm such a wimp with the cold (strange since I was born in Minnesota), but I hope to visit some day. Thanks for the insite! Happy TT!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406931044990627674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-28631198030205292462007-03-22T04:11:00.000-08:002007-03-22T04:11:00.000-08:00As a Canadian, I can proudly say that I've eaten M...As a Canadian, I can proudly say that I've eaten Moose... and once I ate bear.<BR/><BR/>In France, the other meat is horses. Doesn't taste too bad.JChevaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683339168047479228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-38710104736392487682007-03-22T03:46:00.000-08:002007-03-22T03:46:00.000-08:00I could almost do all of it --except the no sun in...I could almost do all of it --except the no sun in the winter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-75087701117191432432007-03-22T00:49:00.000-08:002007-03-22T00:49:00.000-08:00Umm, wouldn't room darkening shades work instead o...Umm, wouldn't room darkening shades work instead of tinfoil?<BR/><BR/>I'd love to visit Alaska someday (my folks will actually be up there in a few months in fact), but give me a good hot Mediterranean climate any day! We're actually thinking of taking the kids to the beach tomorrow (ducking now).<BR/><BR/>Happy TT.<BR/><BR/>PS Mine's up too but not yet listed. Apparently using the word Turkey in a title is subversive and sends you off into the void of comment moderation... I'm feeling very lonely over there without my link.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-62870704262688499082007-03-21T23:30:00.000-08:002007-03-21T23:30:00.000-08:00My friend of 35 years lives in Soldotna and I just...My friend of 35 years lives in Soldotna and I just had to forward this TT to her. If anyone will appreciate it, it's her. Great list!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643693748026932502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-80688328190920873982007-03-21T22:59:00.000-08:002007-03-21T22:59:00.000-08:00So true. So true. I'm only missing the antlers and...So true. So true. I'm only missing the antlers and the foil. I hang blankets over the blinds. I wore my Carhartt parka to the ice park the other day and my husband wore a down jacket with duct tape on it. Does that make us models for Alaskan wedding formal wear?<BR/><BR/>A sign of being a real Fairbanksan is thinking a 30 degree day in March is a sign to break out the shorts. Unfortunately, we haven't seen 30 yet.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for a great laugh today. You're wonderful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-6268691669512961832007-03-21T22:56:00.000-08:002007-03-21T22:56:00.000-08:00Makes me wonder how it feels like to live in Alask...Makes me wonder how it feels like to live in Alaska. I like winter and cold temperature, but I guess you'd feel different if you experience it day after day after day after day...<BR/><BR/>Happy TT! :)Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053003523115081484noreply@blogger.com