Moving to Soldotna

[HighlandLady]

Originally Posted by RAMFEB31

U can still drive since, it appears, your hubby is leaving 1st. All you need is a reliable car/truck, some good maps or a GPS. Do what 'De" is thinking of doing. Of course, if the Co. is paying for the move, it may make a difference.
I've passed through Montana on the way to Alaska a number of times both up and down when I wish to try different routes. The most memorable time there was when a group of volunteers from different United Methodist Churchs, So. Ca included, went to Lovell to help paint the UMC building who were in need. I went alone, breaking a new RV, and arrived the day before 9/11

It is all a little complicated (perhaps more than it really should be). The moving company stated the more they had in their load, the more they could pinpoint a date to have our things in Alaska. Hence, our vehicles will go with them. And...I also have to bring two Labs, a Papillon, and a finicky cat...not certain if I wished to travel with that menagerie LOL.
The driving alone does not bother me in the least, it's the schedule for everything else.

But...I do plan to drive whenever I have to return to the -48 for family reasons.

[RAMFEB31]

It does sound more complicated than it should be but, if the moving Co, insist, I suppose your choices are somewhat limited. Truthfully, I really don't understand why one less vehicle would louse up a rather broad sched unless the car carrier only carry just 2 or 3. I can imagine what it would cost to ship those wheels.
Again, have a great trip.

[HighlandLady]

Thank you! I cannot wait!

[desflurane]

This is such a helpful forum...Might as well ask, I am looking for a 2-3 bedroom home to rent with a yard for my dog in the Soldotna area. I have been to craig's list, am talking with realtors, and figured it can't hurt to ask. Maybe somebody will know somebody..etc. I mean Jenna dang near got hooked up with a job!

[Rance]

FSBO SOLDOTNA, IN TOWN 4-Bedroom, 2-bath. 2,200SqFt. Gas fireplace, heated garage, fenced backyard. 168 Hillcrest Ave. $215,000. 260-9132.

UNIQUE/ QUALITY COUNTRY HOME 2.25 acres. 3-bedrooms, 2.5-bath. 2,290SqFt. Natural gas, in-floor heat. Wood accents throughout. Between Soldotna/ Sterling. $319,000. 262-9319.

1975 14x66 3-Bedroom, 1-bath plus tip-out, arctic entry, Washer/dryer, Located in Highland Pride Mobile Home Park. $11,000 cash. 953-2004.

NEWLY RENOVATED SOLDOTNA home FSBO. 3-bedrooms, 1-bath. Many updates. 371 Lupine St. Close to schools, hospital, post office, shopping. Won t last long! $165,000. 398-2954, 398-1484. jkempf@ kpbsd.k12.ak.us

NEW CONSTRUCTION Kenai, 2-Bedroom, vaulted ceilings, beautiful finish work, double garage. Many extras! $162,500. (907)830-2638.

NEWER Custom built. Southern Bluff Acres. 5-bedroom, 3-bath, 1.11 acre, 3,700SqFt, 900SqFt garage. Many custom features. $475,000. www.forsaleby owner.com #21537251 262-6421.

BEAUTIFUL VIEW PROPERTY Tulchina Pointe, near Soldotna. Please call (907)398-6750.

NEWLY REMODELD 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage, in town Soldotna. $234,000. 394-0153.

3-BEDROOM 2-Bath custom ranch, 2-car garage. 1,325SqFt, built 2005, K-Beach. $225,000 398-8201.

FSBO (2) 1.5 ACRE LOTS Kasilof River & Inlet nearby. 675SqFt Alaskan home, 1-bedroom. Plus 2 newer cabins, greenhouse, carport/ wood storage. $129,000 or $164,000 with ADJOINING Barn, corral, large gravel pad, electric, well. $45,000 as separate sale. Both have dog lots. 262-4636.

BIG EDDY GRAVEL PIT Off Spruce Street, 39 acres, heated sand building, tool shed. 262-4218.

VIP RANCH ESTATES, 1.06 ACRES 2,175SqFt total. 4-Bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2-car garage, large decks, fenced back yard, greenhouse, shed, many extras. $235,000. 283-4825

[Alaskapat528]

Originally Posted by desflurane

Hi All-
Accepted a job at a local hospital in Soldotna AK. Can anyone tell me a dependable vehicle shipping company? I am comng from Virginia, so I am wondering if I should drive my car to WA and ship from there or perhaps just ship from here. I will be moving mid July. Thanks for any input

A relative of ours came up last year. He left around May 3rd from Ohio. He was driving alone. He drove about 12 hours a day (give or take with bathroom stops and a quick to-go type lunch). It took him about 5-days. He also encountered a blizzard in Canada.

If you stop overnight anywhere in Canada just watch that they don't try to overcharge you with Canadian currency. Our relative stayed overnight at one in Canada and the person at the register tried to charge him $20 when in fact it was more like $11.00 for the meal. He knows how to do the conversion with American money. Long and short, this clerk still kept $2.00 extra on him.

Just be prepared if you do drive and be prepared for any adverse weather conditions driving through Canada. Good luck.

[desflurane]

lol RANCE..Thank you! I am in the process of selling my home here in Virginia, pretty hefty mortgage until it is sold, so I am looking at renting initally, get my feet wet, learn my way around.

AlaskaPat- would there be bad weather in Canada in July?

[Alaskapat528]

Originally Posted by desflurane

lol RANCE..Thank you! I am in the process of selling my home here in Virginia, pretty hefty mortgage until it is sold, so I am looking at renting initally, get my feet wet, learn my way around.

AlaskaPat- would there be bad weather in Canada in July?

I would say July would be an excellent time to drive and would not worry about any snow in July. You won't have to worry about any snow in Alaska either unless you plan on climbing to the peak of the mountains . Sometimes in July high in the mountains there will be small patches of snow left but you won't have to worry about that. I would also recommend you read the post "Given a home in Central Alaska" by megansmom. Lots of folks have posted excellent tips on there for driving.

[detroitmama]

Sorry it took me awhile to reply - I've been vacationing in Florida for a couple of weeks.

My husband will be in the radiology dept. Yes, there is only one hospital. We visited in March, and the hospital is really nice for the size of the community it serves. We were very impressed.

Thanks for the moving company ideas. For some reason I thought ABF didn't move people to alaska. We have used them before, and I would wholeheartily recommend them! I'm going to call them today. Also the Fox auto shippers.

I have also been on the lookout for rental homes in the area. Honestly, I haven't seen anything that would work for us (we have 5 kids and want some serious space), so we will probably buy a home. It's hard to get any real answers on what the market is doing in Soldotna. Our realtor says everything is going strong, but I also see sellers dropping prices......

Good luck selling your home, and with the drive. See you in Soldotna.

[desflurane]

Hi Detroit Mama-
I will be working in the Anesthesia depart. Let me know if I can help you out in any way. We should keep in touch.