What does Barrow have to offer?

[stiffnecked]

I'll try that again:

Some of us just like to live life and do it without the fluff.

[Xa'at]

Originally Posted by Clutch718

To each his own, right?

Not all of us want Seasons, convenience, diversity, culture, entertainment.

Okay, this guy isn't even around anymore, but I just can't hold my tongue. What makes people think that Alaska doesn't have diversity, culture, entertainment and seasons? That's like the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

Culture isn't broadway plays and ridiculously expensive paintings that look like they were made by a blind two year old. Culture is learning about other people. It's totem poles, akutaq, and fish camp.
Diversity? Don't even get me started! All sorts of insane people live here: from hard-core pot addled hippies who think it's still 1969 to crazy gun toting conspiracy theorists and every single shade of gray in between.

Entertainment? Well, some of us don't consider being stuck in traffic day in and day out entertaining. How about hiking through pristine forests? Taking your skiff out into the wilderness and camping on islands that have possibly never been set foot on before? Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, we've got it all. And if you're not the outdoorsy type, we Alaskans are known for our strange festivals and tendency to celebrate odd things.

As for seasons, we've got more season that the rest of the world can handle. In New York it's always like overcast and ugly, right? Here in Alaska we have four very distinct seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction!

As for convenience, pretty sure in New York you can't just step outside your door, wander around for a while, and then bring home dinner and cook it fresh. Well, you could, but you'd have to be a cannibal, which is disgusting.

So you see, Alaska has everything New York brags about- we even have snotty self-obsessed city people!

Alaska only has one downside: crazy spongebob tie mattress-selling man. God, he scares the beejeebes out of me, especially when he dances!!!...

[Rance]

I think thats Ted Sadler. From Sadlers furniture. He's a hoot.

[Xa'at]

In the commercials he advertises for "Matress Ranch" in Wasilla.

[Rance]

I know. We have a Sadlers and a matress ranch in Sterling also.

[stiffnecked]

Ketchikan has culture for sure. Check out the Monthly Grind at the Saxman Tribal House.
It's the third weekend of each month during fall, winter, and spring.

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