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12-10-2008, 09:42 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Fairbanks
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I am glad you got to see some aurora activity.
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12-10-2008, 09:48 PM
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sleep in Wasilla, Live in Alaska
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Yes, glad you could see the lights and that you had a good time.
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12-10-2008, 10:17 PM
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Member
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
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It was so beautiful. The permafrost trees were so lovely. There was no traffic, everyone was very pleasant, and we even met Kris Kringle...
The lights, however, were the best thing about the trip, and I am feel very lucky to have seen them!
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12-10-2008, 10:20 PM
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
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"Walkin' About The Mat-Su"
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sleep in Wasilla, Live in Alaska
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ajslispee
It was so beautiful. The permafrost trees were so lovely. There was no traffic, everyone was very pleasant, and we even met Kris Kringle...
The lights, however, were the best thing about the trip, and I am feel very lucky to have seen them!
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12-10-2008, 11:08 PM
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Livin Life Down A Long Dirt Road
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"Hangin in Naptowne..."
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: I live in Alaska but my heart is in Sweden
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Yes post some pictures!
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People may doubt what you say...but they will believe what you do...
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12-11-2008, 02:38 AM
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Prince of Darkness
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Anchorage
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I love it when Alaska delivers to a great visitor like yourself!
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12-11-2008, 02:39 AM
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Not a Member
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Ajsilspee...nothing has made me happier knowing you were able to see the Lights..I was hoping for you  |
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12-11-2008, 03:58 PM
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Member
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
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 Thanks so much! It really was a treat! I have been many places in the world, but Alaska was by far the most enchanting! |
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12-11-2008, 04:21 PM
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I think I am better now :)
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Arizona & Alaska
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ajslispee
Well, I made it home and with a true appreciation for the beauty that is Alaska. I vacationed with my mother, as the spouse thought it was too cold! Mom and I made it to Fairbanks late, by 3 hours, which ruined our plans for Ice Museum and Dog Sledding at Chena. We learned quickly that plans are merely an idea, not the stone set agenda we live by in the lower 48. We were lucky enough to see the lights from Chena Hot Springs Thursday the 4th, although very active, they were partially covered by clouds. There was no time to photograph them, but it thrilled me to see them!
The next two days were socked in cloud cover, so much that we could not even go on our flightseeing trip to Coldfoot. We instead went on a wonderful, but very long van trip to the Arctic Circle. Finally on Sunday, we were given a break; CLEAR SKIES! I had been talking with the lovely gentleman from the Aurora Borealis Lodge up on Cleary Summit. He was very flexible with our plans and the weather, and we went to their lodge on Sunday evening. They picked up us at 10 pm, with a pair of Japanese sisters, and another Japanese lady from New York. They were adorable, and we had a wonderful time. I began to worry the lights would not show themselves, but around midnight, they appeared. Although they were not as active as Thursday, they were there, and I am now HOOKED! We got some photos, and once ready, I will post them. I want to thank you all again for the information, you made the difference in my short but unforgettable vacation. I can't wait to go again!
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Glad you had a good time, and you didn't freeze either Spouse is a chickie butt!!!...too cold, glad your mom got to go with you
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12-12-2008, 12:13 AM
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Member
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
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Me too, it was a wonderful trip for us, and we had a great time together! She was the perfect traveller and was just as thrilled as I was!
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