Just a cool summer (wet, too) (Homer, Glennallen: neighborhood, camp, yard)

[RayinAK]

Just 50 degrees outside my home today! Had to close the windows after looking at the thermostats inside the house showing 67 degrees. I don't want to use the boiler to heat the house this soon I removed the fireplace and closed the wall behind, and the wood stove should be installed around three weeks from now. I can't wait.

[Barkingowl]

Sounds like we'll have to leave our shorts at home.

[HighlandLady]

Originally Posted by Barkingowl

Sounds like we'll have to leave our shorts at home.

Yes, Barkley..it is not a summer of shorts and tank-tops. I haven't had to don a jacket, but I wear hoodies quite often.

[PinkVelvet]

Originally Posted by RayinAK

It seems that it's not only cool this summer, but with lots of rain.

I'm an Australian girl in the US, so I know I couldn't possibly hack that sort of summer conditions considering I come from the hottest and driest continent. My outside thermometer in the shade on my balcony here in Manhattan says that it is 94 degrees Fahrenheit, and the forecast for midnight is 82 degrees.

I think the roof top pool in my building is about 75 degrees, which is even higher than the temperature there! I also like to visit nudist resorts and nude beaches occasionally in summer, but I'm sure that is not a very common pastime in AK!

[Barkingowl]

Originally Posted by HighlandLady

Yes, Barkley..it is not a summer of shorts and tank-tops. I haven't had to don a jacket, but I wear hoodies quite often.

So what would you feel to be appropriate clothing to pack Corinda. Can I bring my fleece lined Carhartt's?

[RayinAK]

Originally Posted by PinkVelvet

I'm an Australian girl in the US, so I know I couldn't possibly hack that sort of summer conditions considering I come from the hottest and driest continent. My outside thermometer in the shade on my balcony here in Manhattan says that it is 94 degrees Fahrenheit, and the forecast for midnight is 82 degrees.

I think the roof top pool in my building is about 75 degrees, which is even higher than the temperature there! I also like to visit nudist resorts and nude beaches occasionally in summer, but I'm sure that is not a very common pastime in AK!

Too cold for being nude outside

I am not into that sort of stuff, but don't mind others who do. Besides, taking a look, if I ever do, won't hurt. Right?

[RayinAK]

Originally Posted by Barkingowl

So what would you feel to be appropriate clothing to pack Corinda. Can I bring my fleece lined Carhartt's?

Driving along the Richardson near Delta Junction, there was a shop off the road and right at Big Delta, where there used to be a mannequin dressed with a bikini made of beaver pelt. Maybe it was there to attract tourists, but i haven't seen it for a while now.

[HighlandLady]

Originally Posted by Barkingowl

So what would you feel to be appropriate clothing to pack Corinda. Can I bring my fleece lined Carhartt's?

My opinion Barkley, is if you are going to be in this area and spending time outdoors in the eve, then Carhart's would work. I have a Carhart vest that I have donned from time to time as I hike about in the late eve. During the day, you would be fine in layers...I often wear Dockers or jeans, then a t-shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt of some sort and am quite cozy, and if the sun does make an appearance in the afternoon, I shed the hoodie. If you have a light raincoat, bring it. It hasn't rained very hard, more of a light drizzle has been the norm, but there has been a day or two when it's been a solid rain. One of my first purchases when I arrived were rain bibs and a rain coat, but honestly, I haven't worn either yet - the hoodie and my head becomes damp, but it isn't chilly enough to bother me.
Shoe wise - waterproof hiking boots if you are hiking, sandals are fine on more level terrain, unless you are fishing, then waders. I have these Columbia sandals I love and they are very ugly - five years old and have been through a lot - and I wear them when I am not wearing my boots. I have these nifty freckle lines where I have gotten burned, even with the cloudy skies.
I do hope that when you are here, you will find temperate days - but I have been told that August is the rainy season here, who's to say with the way this summer has shaped up to be?

Edit: I should mention that when I first arrived, I wore my Carhart jacket for a few days. Coming from a hot and dry area to here was quite a shock - it may take you a couple of days to acclimate. Humidity has been fairly high here.

[HighlandLady]

Originally Posted by RayinAK

Too cold for being nude outside

I am not into that sort of stuff, but don't mind others who do. Besides, taking a look, if I ever do, won't hurt. Right?

Good luck with that, Ray...I don't think there are many nudists out and about here
One never knows though!

[Barkingowl]

Originally Posted by HighlandLady

My opinion Barkley, is if you are going to be in this area and spending time outdoors in the eve, then Carhart's would work. I have a Carhart vest that I have donned from time to time as I hike about in the late eve. During the day, you would be fine in layers...I often wear Dockers or jeans, then a t-shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt of some sort and am quite cozy, and if the sun does make an appearance in the afternoon, I shed the hoodie. If you have a light raincoat, bring it. It hasn't rained very hard, more of a light drizzle has been the norm, but there has been a day or two when it's been a solid rain. One of my first purchases when I arrived were rain bibs and a rain coat, but honestly, I haven't worn either yet - the hoodie and my head becomes damp, but it isn't chilly enough to bother me.
Shoe wise - waterproof hiking boots if you are hiking, sandals are fine on more level terrain, unless you are fishing, then waders. I have these Columbia sandals I love and they are very ugly - five years old and have been through a lot - and I wear them when I am not wearing my boots. I have these nifty freckle lines where I have gotten burned, even with the cloudy skies.
I do hope that when you are here, you will find temperate days - but I have been told that August is the rainy season here, who's to say with the way this summer has shaped up to be?

Edit: I should mention that when I first arrived, I wore my Carhart jacket for a few days. Coming from a hot and dry area to here was quite a shock - it may take you a couple of days to acclimate. Humidity has been fairly high here.

Great advice! Humidity has been very high here too.