U.S. Cities  

Go Back   City-Data Forum > U.S. Forums > Alaska
from VA to AK in Jul08 from VA to AK in Jul08 (Anchorage, Eagle: homes, rent, job)
Register Blogs Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Welcome to City-Data.com forum! Make sure to register - it's free and very quick! You have to register before you can post and participate in our discussions with 350,000 other registered members. User profiles and some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your free account you will be able to customize many options, you will have the full access to over 11,000 posts/day about local topics and you will see fewer ads. Within the last few months our forum was cited in an article in 15 newspaper and in a story on AOL's homepage.

Get a detailed profile of any city, county, or zip code:
       Search our forums (advanced):

Reply
 
Old 01-12-2008, 02:44 PM
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2008
5 posts, read 589 times
Reputation: 10
joy2sons is on a distinguished road
Smile from VA to AK in Jul08
Hi all,
Husband just got word that we are leaving Ft. Lee and coming to Ft. Richardson in July 08. We have 2 boys (7 and 9), a schnauzer and a bearded dragon. I am a K-12 school counselor. We are hoping to get on post but if not, will have to rent. I have no idea where to begin looking for a job or a place to live. I'm a FL girl, so all of that cold weather is buggin me out; however, we are all excited about moving. I've only heard great things about AK. If anyone has any suggestions about:
*finding best homes to rent that are close to post (with good elem. schools)
*which areas would be best to move in with children
*how to begin looking for a counseling job (or a job with any MH agency until I can get in the school system)
*vets and groomers for the pets
*what school systems serve the area
*how is the weather in July
I would be grateful for any other words of wisdom that anyone thinks would be helpful as we plan this cross country journey!
Reply With Quote

 
Old 01-12-2008, 04:34 PM
Prince of Darkness
  
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Anchorage
1,592 posts, read 514,330 times
Reputation: 553
mal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to allmal_flisk is a name known to all
Anchorage School District has a web site, and may be able to help. Eagle River is probably your best bet as far as home location relative to the post. A plethora of pet vets in the area. July is about 17-18 hours of daylight and 60-70 degree temps are average.

Have fun, it'll be the move you look back on as the best thing the military ever did for you and your family.
Reply With Quote
 
Old 01-14-2008, 03:54 PM
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2008
5 posts, read 589 times
Reputation: 10
joy2sons is on a distinguished road
Thanks for the info! Ive heard nothing but great things so I am excited about the move.
Reply With Quote
 
Old 01-14-2008, 09:20 PM
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2007
184 posts, read 38,203 times
Reputation: 65
plf86 will become famous soon enoughplf86 will become famous soon enough
i was in alaska from 69 to 72 second through 4th grade on Ft Greeley. some of the best memories of my childhood. Your kids will thank you one day...
Reply With Quote
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It's free and quick.

Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Reply


« Kokhanok Bay | Barrow bike rental »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode


Go Back   City-Data Forum > U.S. Forums > Alaska

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:33 PM.

Copyright © 2005-2008, Advameg, Inc.

City-Data.com - Archive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - Top