relocating to valdez

[dreamer1951]

we will be driving up and renting a furnished apt. we still own a home in florida so we are keeping everything here at home.the r.v. we are putting into storage for now.so i guess whatever we do it will be in a hotel for this tour.

[RAMFEB31]

You will love the drive through Canada. I would assume you both will enter Canada probably up toward Calgary. I am sure you have read enough advice on this site to fill a book on what, where and how to do. So, it is good luck to you both. Incidently, I was stationed in Florida in the beginning 50s at Cape Canaveral since changed to Cape Kennedy. I've had some fond memories
of Florida. As I have repeated many a time, bring a durable sign to nail up in the City of Signs located in Watson Lake, Yukon Terr. There are literally hundreds of old car license plates from every state dating back to the 40s as well as thousands of homemade but cute memorbilias posted there.
May the Lord see you both safely through.

[MOVING-TO-ALASKA]

Dreamer1951 This is a good website that includes a journal about driving from florida to alaska Travel Journal - FL to AK

[dreamer1951]

thankyou for the site i have alot of reading to do

[dreamer1951]

Well hello again.Looks like we will be here in Florida for another month they just can't seem to let us go,looks like we will be coming in july now sure do hope there are rental units open .

[biglittle]

Did not realize moving would be so costly.I have a small pickup , so hauling a trailer 3600 miles isn't a good idea.I researched the marine highway , several cargo barges , pods, trucking companies and u-haul w/tow dolly , and the cost is between $4,200 and $5,500 . The only affordable option would be to fit whatever I can in my pickup & drive up ( does anyone have any suggestions or advice) I will be renting and have made contact with several rentals one was fully furnished.I am on a fixed income so I'm a little nervous about moving this far , but have dreamed of this for over 35 years.I understand the days are longer in summer and shorter in winter.Can anyone tell me time of sunrise and sunset in Valdez?

[dreamer1951]

well you will find that it is a BIG difference from Florida to Alaska we moved to Valdez in june of this year and made the drive..It's not bad but very long.We currently live in a furnished apt and it was the best thing for us we don't have the high cost of fuel for winter heating..Things here cost alittle more and the price of gas here is around 3.62.If you are on a fixed income you should really think about renting a apt to help keep your cost down.the sunrise here now is alittle after 10am and sunset around 3:45.Hope you enjoy the drive make sure you have a camera..Godd luck

[dreamer1951]

Northeast Prince William Sound, AKEnter Your "City, ST" or zip code NWS Anchorage, AK
Zone Forecast: [SIZE=3]Northeast Prince William Sound[/SIZE]Last Update: 400 PM AKST THU DEC 18 2008

Hazardous weather condition(s):

Short Term Forecast

Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows around 10 above except around 5 below through the pass. Variable winds 10 mph except northeast wind 10 to 25 mph through the pass.

Friday And Friday Night...Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Highs in the mid 20s except around 15 through the pass. Lows around 15 except around 5 above through the pass. East winds to 20 mph.

Saturday...Partly sunny with isolated snow showers. Highs in the mid 20s except around 15 through the pass. Variable winds to 15 mph.

Saturday Night...Clear skies. Lows around 15 except around zero through the pass. North winds to 20 mph.

Sunday...Sunny. Highs 25 to 30.

Sunday Night...Clear skies. Lows in the mid teens.

Monday...Sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.

Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

Tuesday...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.

Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

Wednesday Through Thursday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs 20 to 25. Lows 15 to 20.






TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION

VALDEZ 10 24 16 24 / 0 30 40 0




LocationTime
(akst)Sky/WeatherTemp.
(ºF)Wind
(mph)Valdez 209:56Fair14NE 5Valdez Weather Station Office





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[dreamer1951]

Travel Journal - FL to AK this is a great website to look at