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Post by smwon on Oct 4, 2006 23:08:59 GMT -5
I leave on a plane the 17th of this month. I will arrive in Fairbanks that night... WOW! PINCH ME!!!! I will be staying at a friends small cabin and then I will just have to take it from there. My family and all my friends tell that if I go through with this I cannot call and say HELP... because I will be stuck there... Hehe... OK! ;D
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Post by smwon on Oct 5, 2006 14:39:40 GMT -5
I confirmed my ticket. All I have to do is show up on the 17th at 3:20 pm... I will arrive in Fairbanks at 10:30 pm. ;D I am almost home.  |
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Post by Kristianna on Oct 6, 2006 14:28:47 GMT -5
Linda ~ Did you sell your property? Woohoo! I can't believe you're actually doing this! Yippee for you. And I wish it was ME! K |
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Post by smwon on Oct 6, 2006 15:58:17 GMT -5
No... haven't sold it yet... but going anyways! I have a place to stay for a bit so... I'm just DOING IT!!! No time like the NOW time! ;D
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Post by Jenny on Oct 6, 2006 23:38:57 GMT -5
HOORAY FOR YOU, LINDA ! ! ! ;D  That's GREAT ! ! ! ! WELCOME HOME ! ! ! ! ! You're probably already waiting at the airport so as not to miss your plane, so I suppose we won't hear from you.  Will you be able to have an internet connection in your little cabin? Tell us more, PLEASE! Inquiring minds want to know ;D Best wishes, Jenny and Chuck |
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Post by smwon on Oct 7, 2006 0:22:55 GMT -5
I really don't know too much, but I promise to fill ya'll in after I get there... I AM very excited! ;D
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Post by smwon on Oct 7, 2006 11:32:25 GMT -5
Wow... ya know, this place is great! Just wish there was more activity. But tis ok, we do what we can, eh?
I should be able to check in at the library hopefully at least once a week. I can't bring my computer at this time and will probably have it shipped to me later along with all the rest of my belongings. I am just taking what I can bring on the plane. I am bringing my dry foods such as beans, rice, wheat... clothes, bedding... in essence... not much! However, I have been assured that warm winter clothing will be scrounged up and I have a small warm cabin to live in for a while. Am I scared? Yup... well a little. I think it is more apprehension of moving away from what I have grown used to. I have no illusions this will be easy... however, I have lived this way before so I have a good idea what's in store. Maybe I am naive, but I don't think this will be much different whether I were to stay here or move there. Either way my circumstances will be about the same, perhaps better. Cold... I am going to freeze! Not really, but I will be cold till I adjust. The thing is, there is no turning back. Once I am on that plane... it is done. I am flying by the seat of my pants... it may be a very stupid thing to do... but it is just me... I have no responsibilities but to myself. I go now or I never will.
I don't have a job lined up, but I have been looking at jobs online and I do believe I will be able to secure a job... in the meantime I will have an outhouse to help put up because the cabin is unfinished and doesn't have a toilet... just a honey bucket... I assume they are still called that? lol
I can't think of any more to tell... but if I think of something... or have any questions I will tell or ask!
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Terri
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Post by Terri on Oct 11, 2006 10:04:20 GMT -5
Lentils make good bean sprouts, will give you a bit of a vegetable.
Soak them overnight, and then rinse and drain and get ALL ov the water out that you can. Cover with something ourous (I set a bit of paper towel on top), and rinse 2-3 times a day. Drain all of the water out that you can after every rinse.
For pale sprouts, keep in the dark. For green sprouts, let in more light.
If you set the bean sprouts in a bowl of water, the husks will float to the top and they will be easily skimmed off.
Eat in a salad, or stir-fry with a little soy.
Happy trails!!!!!!!
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Post by Jerngen on Oct 11, 2006 15:40:58 GMT -5
Congrats on making the move!! We've been very busy so I haven't checked in here in a while. We're still plannning on moving there in two years. Don't know how much library computer time you're allowed but keep us updated on your adventures and the "adjustments" you find you have to make living up there (after being down here for so long). Good Luck!
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Post by Washkeeton on Oct 19, 2006 1:34:28 GMT -5
Yahoo. Smwon should have hit Alaska soil last night. I havent heard from the person that was going to meet her so I really dont know if she made it yet. Will pass it along when I know more.
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Post by Washkeeton on Oct 19, 2006 19:51:18 GMT -5
She is in Alaska ;D and getting settled. Yea!!!!
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Post by smwon on Oct 21, 2006 18:14:52 GMT -5
Yes... I am here! YEEHAW!!!! I will fill ya'll in as soon as possible. ;D
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Terri
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Post by Terri on Oct 22, 2006 7:33:45 GMT -5
AWESOME! ;D
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Post by arlene on Oct 22, 2006 9:39:40 GMT -5
Ohhhhh I am so jelous. We keep trying to figure out how to move early, but can't skim the time down without jepordizing our plans. Happy for ya!!!
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Post by smwon on Oct 24, 2006 16:40:27 GMT -5
Thanks Terri & Arlene!
Gee I don't post in here for a little while and there are lots of posts and I don't have time right now to post much! I will though in a day or two!
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That's GREAT ! ! ! !
Will you be able to have an internet connection in your little cabin? Tell us more, PLEASE! Inquiring minds want to know