I knew when we moved to Alaska that there would be snow. Lots of snow. I knew it would be cold and dark. I took Geography in the eighth grade, so I thought I was prepared. The last two winters haven’t been that bad. They have almost been enjoyable.
Almost.
It’s pretty here in Alaska. Of course, it’s hard to see the sights when there are only six hours of daylight. Or when it’s too cold to go outside for any longer than it takes to get from the car to the liquor store.
As luck would have it this winter is abysmal. We have already had 81.4 inches of snow. Tonight they are predicting another 9-18 inches.
Seriously. How am I supposed to live like this?
Last weekend I went to a meeting for our church and they asked where we would like to see the church in 5 years. I kept thinking to myself, if I’m still here in five years…kill me. It took me 40 minutes to get home. It should have taken 20, but I kept getting stuck in the snow. On one hill I had to back up and move into the middle lane, then turn from there. It’s a good thing I only had one glass of wine or I would have wound up in the ditch getting eaten by ravens.
It’s not even good snowman-building snow.
I don’t know why anyone lives here. Seriously Alaskans, what are you trying to prove? I know you think you’re tough and “it’s different up here.” You aren’t, it isn’t.
Everyone thinks where they live is special. My husband is from Texas. They think they’re special. It’s bigger and better in Texas. No. My mother is from Boston, they all think they’re pretty special too. Aside from an irritating accent, they’re just like everyone else.
People in Alaska are the same as everyone from anywhere else. They’re just colder. Cold sucks. Snow sucks. Sorry to say, but I think Alaska sucks.
Cold, dark, and Sarah Palin? I think we need to give you back to the Russians. Just wait until I move back to the lower 48. Thanks.
But the photo of snow on rooftops is so pretty!
(Says me, sitting here in 39 (102) degree heat, trying to surivive by drinking ice-cold beer.)
Show off.
I must have had some Russian ancestors because I think I would love living in Alaska. Aside from Palin that is…
So I suppose you would like to see your church in Belize in 5 years time?
That sounds fabulous:)
PS I thought I would love it here too. Wrong.
Okay, from a tropical island paradise (with lots of typhoons), I’d take my occasional snow. Every day snow is another matter though. I feel you friend.
It’s nice for a week or two. Then you just want to feel warm.
“Cold, dark and Sarah Palin ?” – OMG, I am cracking up so hard over here !
Glad I could cheer you, friend!
I love that when you hover over the snowman it says “snowman on crack.” Hahahaha!!!!! I refrained from forwarding you the article I saw about an entire town being under snow. In Alaska. I was so worried it was you.
Is it?
It’s a very Calvin and Hobbes snowman, that’s for sure! I love it!
No, that’s Cordova or Valdez. Or maybe Nome. It sucks all over. I’m in Anchorage.
OK See the first time I would get stuck in the snow driving I’d be calling B and giving him an earful to which he’d probably hang up on me….because I can be anxiety filled like that.
I’ve lived in AZ for the last 5 years I’m still getting used to the dustings we’ve had up here in WA!
Maybe you should invest in a dogsled?
Perhaps. Dogsleds aren’t heated though…
Having a bad day? Finish the wine? I debated whether to go with the optimistic: the snow will melt sooner or later, or the angry: yeah, Alaska sucks! And decided to suggest you invest some of that money you’re probably saving by being stuck indoors all day in a nice bottle of champagne. Champagne really does make everything better.
True. I happen to have a bottle since I was too sick to drink it on New Years!
Also, snow sucks!
In five years I’d like to see your Church in Aruba so I have a reason to go to church with you.
Aruba? I guess now that Vandersloot is in jail that would work. I like Belize better though…maybe Fiji?
True, but those are all very inarguable reasons for drinking heavily. Can’t call Alaskans alcoholics when alcohol is their multivitamin, now can you?
I think it’s my multi-vitamin for sure.
Aaaaaw, I kinda hate winter and I hate the cold and that really sounds like WINTER..I hope you got it all out
Thanks. I’ve decided that I hate winter too!
Apparently Alaska doesn’t have enough snow shovels, either.
I agree with you – cold sucks. I do like snow, but 81″ is just a wee bit too much – more like 70″ too much.
At least you can keep the beer and wine chilled – unless it is a wine that needs to be room temperature. I’m not a whino – er – wine drinker. I’m a drunk – er – beer drinker.
I’m a red wine girl. Too bad for me.
Girl, I have been thinking about you every time I hear the weather up there. What a total nightmare! Hope you are stocked up on wine so that you can last a few weeks in house if necessary!
I’m trying to stay stocked up!
Wow!! Why didn’t it do that when I was there??? I love the snowman! Being from Boston IS special. I don’t find the accent annoying,I find it comforting! Hope things get better. Remember you have champagne and it DOES make everything better.
You’d have been miserable!
Hahahaha! Bridget and I shovel the words Suck It! in the snow this morning. I had not read the blog yet,…perfect. I was just trying to insult our friends but Bridget was mad at all of Alaska.
I figured you were mad at AK too!
I think Alaska is getting all the snow that the rest of the country is not.
They can have it. All of it.
It was 70 here not two days ago. I wish I could play in the Snowpocalypse.
You can come shovel my driveway.
Zero desire to see Alaska. Truly, you are the only reason I’ve ever even been intrigued by the state. I’ll be in Vegas in two weeks, want to come?!
You Crack Me Up.
Say Hi to Sarah.
The photos are Stunning. Xx kiss from MN. X
oh man! do you pack up that snow all around your house to get even better insulation? or have you ever made an igloo dog house? there has to be SOME perk to all that snow….. hm.